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I agree with what Riceowl said. Either you know the concepts or you don't, and that's what the test is testing. As for the spatial apperception section, you need to find a system that works for you and stick to it. It is true that the picture on the test is somewhat different than in the...

I was told that to ride my motorcycle on the local AFB I need to have a Motorcycle Foundation Safety Course Card and to wear contrasting colors from the bike. At night a reflective safety vest is required in addition. Keep in mind these are Air Force regulations and may differ from the Navy's.

Heard this one about a student on an instrument checkride... Instructor: Ok, I want you to join the 12 DME Arc and take us in for the approach Student: Roger that. A couple minutes later while arcing at 12 DME... Instructor: So how far are we from the VOR? Student...

Ah, the benefits of better flat screen tv's....

For 20/23 vision? That's a very big risk with very little payoff. I'm a proponent of PRK, but not in this case. But if you're making reference to the 20/80 case, I would say go for it. I had 20/70 & 20/100 before my surgery.

PRK does not exclude you from being a pilot. I know because I had it done last March and now I have a SNA slot with the Navy. However, it does medically disqualify you from pilot, but don't fret, it's waiverable as long as there are no abnormalities after surgery. Based on your prescription I...

I agree with what Josh said. The only other thing I've heard, and it likely does not apply to your situation, has to do the newer cars have a microchip in the key. I had a friend whose car wouldn't start (same story with the lights and all) so he had it towed to the dealership, gave them the...

Probably not as big as we'd all like, but bigger than the others I've see so far... http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2002532657_boeingad1m.html

Steve, how long did that one take you? I want the truth!

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From a Boeing executive: Today's airplanes are designed to have a pilot and a dog in the cockpit -- the pilot's job is to feed the dog and the dog's job is to bite the pilot if he touches anything.

Gouge is information passed on by those who know. See the following link for more helpful terms/acronyms: http://www.tailhook.org/AVSLANG.htm#G

Take a look at this link... http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12905

If you aren't happy with your scores and you believe that you can do better, why wouldn't you try again? You have up to 3 attempts on the ASTB. Work hard on the areas that you believe are your weakest, and when you are comfortable, go take it again. You should find that it will be easier the...

Here is a website that has everything and anything you'd need to know for the ASTB: http://www.columbia.edu/~mmx1/astb/ I personally used ARCO's Military Flight Aptitude Tests book, 6th Ed. If you haven't been in touch with an Officer Recruiter yet, then you should be soon. They will...

You could ride a bicycle farther in much less time. Doesn't require any gas either. Just an observation...

I agree. I received a pro rec literally 1 day after submitting my package (much to my amazement), but it took several months before I received a final select. However, I had some special circumstances and I doubt that this occurs in normal practice. Regardless, plan on waiting...

I'm sure most of you know this already but it's now a Cat 5 hurricane with a predicted landfall on Friday evening between Galveston and Houston. Forecasters predict it will degrade to Cat 4 status before then...

The pilots figured that since the airport would have to repaint the centerline stripes, they may as well repaint all of them...

Matt, I think this link may help to answer your questions. Not very technical, but informative nonetheless; http://www.geae.com/education/genx/theatre/genx_theatre_go.html

Check out the website below and read Chapter 4 for stalls. There will be a test on Friday... http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aircraft/airplane_handbook/ BTW, What exactly is the "maximum angle of attack"? I thought it was called the "critical angle of attack"....

The manager of my old flight school told me this one. He was a B-52 check pilot several years ago: They're flying a training mission somewhere in SOCAL and the co-pilot is trying to figure out the fuel log. He keys the intercom (or so he thinks) and says, "I can't figure it out. This fuel...

Again, I believe that depends on the branch of service you choose. I had a roommate who was in AF ROTC that told me there were spots on the application for information about flight time. He said that there checkboxes (no joke) that said "Zero", "Below 250 Hours", and "250 Hours or More". He...

I disagree with mules. Someone who has aviation knowledge should have a distinct advantage when taking the necessary aptitude tests for an aviation pipeline. For example, if Student A takes the ASTB and has taken a pilot ground school, it is likely that he/she will do better than Student B who...

That depends on which school you go to... http://www.ononewheel.com/ But definitely ride safe!!

ATSI in Mesa, AZ flies several A-4N's and TA-4J's. They are a private company that trains mostly UAE pilots at a cool $1 million per head. I've heard that they are in the process of aquiring some F-16's as well. If they can do it, why can't Snodgrass? http://www.atsifightertraining.com/...

I understand that you want to gear it towards the Marines. I was simply thinking that you may be limiting your audience somewhat. Perhaps there is an abundance of students interested in the Marines at your school - I really don't know.

Does the club have to be Marines only? Why not make it a Military Aviation Organization or something of the sorts? BTW, if you want info about a MAO I run the one at my school...

Now is this a second degree, or just a second major for your degree? I'm double majoring at my school because the second major only required 6 more classes, but I still will get only one degree...a B.S.

That's a cool looking jet also. You are right about the "digital Hornet" title but the whole "Matrix" deal is a bust. I'm pretty sure that Hornet was painted to represent the newest Marine camo pattern which was developed digitally and has the Marine Corps emblem throughout. Never did see too...

Thanks everyone for the answers about the aerobatics stuff. I asked because I've done a couple of aerobatics courses (not just a couple lessons) and I can't get enough of it - it's too fun!! If I had the money for it I think I'd buy myself a Super Decathlon (aerobatic and tailwheel). But...

Has anyone here had any aerobatics experience before getting into the Navy training system? I'm curious whether or not it has helped/hurt any student aviators...

A gentleman never tells...

The GT is nice and all, but I'd rather spend that $140K on an Aston Martin DB7 Vantage. It has a V12 that is smoother than silk. I met a girl over the summer whose mom had one and she let me drive it....it was too cool!

Bad gouge above... I have taken the computer version and you can review and change answers as you see fit. You can even "flag" them so you can get back to them very easily. I can't speak for the paper version as I never took the ASTB on paper, but if you can use the internet then you...

"Sometimes doing the right thing isn't the right thing to do..."

Cool video! Just update quicktime to 7.0 and you can see it. Only took five minutes to do...

Do they expect everyone to finish? No way. The test is designed to weed out those who will not be suitable for their field of choice. Should you set a goal of finishing all the questions in the time allotted? You had better believe it! Any questions that you don't answer are wrong, and...

What I don't understand is how gas prices in Grand Forks, ND can be $3.25 for 87 octane with 10% ethanol. Prices jumped $0.65 in less than 48 hours. Last I heard, Phoenix was sitting pretty at $2.66 for 87 octane. I'll just ride my bicycle until things cool off...

Timing on the test is huge. It won't matter if you know all the answers if you can't answer the questions in the time allotted. Practice taking the test under actual test conditions (timing, no interruptions, etc.), then you'll be as ready as you can possibly be! Good Luck!!

You're a really nice friend to do all the research for him...tell him to come check airwarriors out...he's gotta earn his keep you know...

With CAP, you get as much out of it as you put into it. I'm not advocating that you go there, do nothing, and simply put it on your package but I know that some people have done similar things for scholarships and such. Alternatively, you don't have to go to every meeting. You can go once a...

Yeah, never give up. I know a few guys who applied, got denied, applied again, got denied again, only to be picked up the third time around. If you want it bad enough, you'll have to prove it...

Since not too many people are responding to this one, I'll voice my opinion. I see some potential in the program. It could very well be an answer to increasing security wait times, especially in a time of increasing passenger loads and TSA cutbacks. However, I don't really buy into the fact...

Sounds like they were trying to screw ya...I'd call back and talk to someone else. Also, I contacted Verizon Wireless and they knocked $10 a month off my phone bill for a military discount.

From the article: "Rangel, an anti-war Democrat, offered the same measure last year, only to vote against it when Republicans brought the bill quickly to the floor of the House without holding the debate on it that he had wanted." I doubt that he really wants a draft - he's just trying to...

A couple of years ago the TSA started a program with the intentions of letting frequent air travelers pass through security with less hassle. It started at 5 major U.S. airports with 10,000 people registered in the initial program. Recently the program has gathered some attention as plans to...

Those videos were awesome! I couldn't download them, though. Any thoughts on how I can get them?

You can see some very good video of that 2003 Idaho crash at www.patricksaviation.com. Search for "crash" in the videos area and you should find the two clips (one from the ground, the other in-cockpit).

Yeah, I've had the same problems for the last 3 years. I just keep sending them back to Maui Jim with a letter about "how disappointed I am in the performance of such a high quality pair of sunglasses." I get a new pair every time. I like them too much to give them up!