Barron's test prep book

[marathonman]

Has anyone used 'Barron's Military Flight Aptitude Tests' study book? If so, does anyone recommend it to study from? It goes over a number of military tests including the ASTB, but would this work or should I look elsewhere? Thanks.

 

[bubbagump]

I have, and I liked it. It might be beneficial to use other sources as well, though (ARCO, as well as some of the study guides posted by other members).

 

[Ken_gone_flying]

I used the Barron's along with the ARCO study books and was well prepared for the ASTB.

 

[Yardstick]

i found that the barrons book really helped me to prepare...i also used the arco book and some stuff i found online...if you use those 3 resources, you should be good to go

 

[WEGL12]

The Barron's book is very helpful in the math, mechanical, and aviation knowledge areas. The only drawback is the answer key has a few errors so just be aware of that. And I found the reading sections to be completely different from the real test. Here are some other links that will help you study:
http://www.grafitto.com/~mark/astb/
http://navy-officer.com/astb.html
http://www.gouge.navygouge.com/index.php?title=ASTB
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/pilot_handbook/
Hope this helps. Those links cover 95% of what is on the test.

 

[red_ryder]

I liked the ARCO book better, but used it mostly to study spacial app and some word problems. Used the gouge most of all to practice.

 

[SynixMan]

In order of usefulness: Marine Gogue/Navy Test Prep, Barrons, ARCO. Go get the $10 book...

 

[turtlehead]

In order of usefulness: Marine Gogue/Navy Test Prep, Barrons, ARCO. Go get the $10 book...

Maybe I'm asking an obvious question but where would i find the marine gouge/navy test prep?

 

[Yardstick]

hey man, heres some online links i found useful: http://www.navy-officer.com/astboverview.pdf
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/pilot_handbook
http://www.grafitto.com/~mark/astb/MilitaryFlight.pdf
these helped me a ton in addition to the arco and barrons books, im sure the search function will turn up some more information

 

[gstapes12]

check out the astb thread dudes...

i thought that the barron's book was the best study tool I had. I would definitely pick up a copy.