OptionsDollaraire
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Correction, you do not need a ps/2 to usb converter. Only need to download the joystick to mouse movement software.
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1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)
- Thread starter edato
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Do the OAR sections have a set number of questions or does the computer indefinitely generate questions so long as there is time?
And if so, how many questions per section?
I'm only asking because I want to know if it would be wise to spam C on the remaining questions in the event that time is running out.
And if so, how many questions per section?
I'm only asking because I want to know if it would be wise to spam C on the remaining questions in the event that time is running out.
exNavyOffRec
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Not wise.
FlightEngineerBobby
SNA Applicant (ISPP)
I understand your position completely. My suggestion, like everyone else, is to review Kyle’s Guide. Go print it off and take the test. Then study the hell out of the sections you get wrong. Are you applying via ISPP
Anthony2000
PRO-REC Y SNA
What kind of ANIT questions did you see?
Honestly all the ANIT stuff was pretty basic, basic understanding of plane components and ship components
Anthony2000
PRO-REC Y SNA
Any history?
FlightEngineerBobby
SNA Applicant (ISPP)
yes, how do i score triple 9s!?
piper56M
Well-Known Member
Wow that’s an amazing score, congrats!
WhiteLotus5125
Well-Known Member
I'll gladly buy your score from you if it's up for sale. Name your price.
Welcome to the fleet bud, I expect to see you as a Top Gun instructor by the end of the decade.
Figured I would do a write up on what I did to prepare, I saw others do the same and I found the advice helpful. I used a number of resources, I'll touch on what I did for each section below. I already posted my score above but I scored a 65 9/9/9. If you don't feel like reading this, the main takeaway is use kyle's guide and practice the jantzen and UAV flashcards a ton. I practiced nearly everyday for probably 3 months.
Math:
- Used Kyle's guide and other posters information to determine what topics would be covered. I tested myself on those topics and brushed up on what I needed to using Khan academy as well as the organic chemistry tutor. I also did buy the Mometrix book and the Barron's book but to be honest I think Kyle's guide is better. I also feel like I had a leg up here as I was already familiar with all these concepts due to an engineering background and just had to refresh.
Reading:
- My current job requires a ton of technical reading so I honestly hardly prepared for this portion. Big thing to remember here is not to make assumptions based off your general knowledge, only draw conclusions that are absolutely supported by the text. To be honest, felt like this was my weakest section
Mechanical Comprehension:
- The engineering background helped a lot here, I refreshed on basic physics concepts via organic chemistry tutor. I did not have to study this much as I was already pretty familiar with the concepts but if you don't have a strong physics background I'll keep repeating myself here and say check out Kyle's guide. One of the documents on his guide is a pretty thorough concept review. Know your formulas, but beyond that I recommend taking time to understand what those formulas "mean" in practical application (don't just memorize the math, understand what it means). I also practiced a lot of simple machines problems.
ANIT:
- I found this to be the easiest section. I studied with the CRAM flashcards, I read the pertinent chapters in the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical knowledge, I listened to various free pilot training youtube videos, and I also am about 3/4 of my way into earning my private pilot's license so that certainly helps. Your ground school material will be helpful if you are also a student pilot/pilot but really you can find all the information in the pilot's handbook. This section briefly touched on ship components and had 1 "historical" question about ship components.
PBM:
- Practice, practice, practice. I think what I did a little differently on some in my study approach here is the amount of time I put in. I would go through 120ish UAV flashcards almost everyday using the compass method and run through the Jantzen practice about 5-6 times almost every day. I did this for about 3 months. By the end of my preparation, I was scoring 70-80 on the Jantzen hardest difficulty on 60 second intervals for the control stick. I also practiced the UAV section so much that I did not have to look at my handmade compass, but instead knew the correct parking lost based on how I rotated my hand to match the arrows.
Math:
- Used Kyle's guide and other posters information to determine what topics would be covered. I tested myself on those topics and brushed up on what I needed to using Khan academy as well as the organic chemistry tutor. I also did buy the Mometrix book and the Barron's book but to be honest I think Kyle's guide is better. I also feel like I had a leg up here as I was already familiar with all these concepts due to an engineering background and just had to refresh.
Reading:
- My current job requires a ton of technical reading so I honestly hardly prepared for this portion. Big thing to remember here is not to make assumptions based off your general knowledge, only draw conclusions that are absolutely supported by the text. To be honest, felt like this was my weakest section
Mechanical Comprehension:
- The engineering background helped a lot here, I refreshed on basic physics concepts via organic chemistry tutor. I did not have to study this much as I was already pretty familiar with the concepts but if you don't have a strong physics background I'll keep repeating myself here and say check out Kyle's guide. One of the documents on his guide is a pretty thorough concept review. Know your formulas, but beyond that I recommend taking time to understand what those formulas "mean" in practical application (don't just memorize the math, understand what it means). I also practiced a lot of simple machines problems.
ANIT:
- I found this to be the easiest section. I studied with the CRAM flashcards, I read the pertinent chapters in the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical knowledge, I listened to various free pilot training youtube videos, and I also am about 3/4 of my way into earning my private pilot's license so that certainly helps. Your ground school material will be helpful if you are also a student pilot/pilot but really you can find all the information in the pilot's handbook. This section briefly touched on ship components and had 1 "historical" question about ship components.
PBM:
- Practice, practice, practice. I think what I did a little differently on some in my study approach here is the amount of time I put in. I would go through 120ish UAV flashcards almost everyday using the compass method and run through the Jantzen practice about 5-6 times almost every day. I did this for about 3 months. By the end of my preparation, I was scoring 70-80 on the Jantzen hardest difficulty on 60 second intervals for the control stick. I also practiced the UAV section so much that I did not have to look at my handmade compass, but instead knew the correct parking lost based on how I rotated my hand to match the arrows.
I really appreciate your method on the PBM especially. I think I'm going to approach it that way. I actually just got my personal HOTAS configured for it on Saturday night. Do you recommend doing the Jantzen sim multiple times back to back or do it once at different times during the day?