ATP Written Test Prep
05-22-2014, 02:15 PM
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ATP Written Test Prep
Can anyone suggest a prep course for the ATP written?
Also, how important is it to employers to get a high score (90 or above).
Lastly to all you ATP's out there would you prefer to go to a ground school to prep you for the test or simply review the questions.
Thanks
Also, how important is it to employers to get a high score (90 or above).
Lastly to all you ATP's out there would you prefer to go to a ground school to prep you for the test or simply review the questions.
Thanks
05-22-2014, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Warrior2
Can anyone suggest a prep course for the ATP written?
Also, how important is it to employers to get a high score (90 or above).
Lastly to all you ATP's out there would you prefer to go to a ground school to prep you for the test or simply review the questions.
Thanks
Also, how important is it to employers to get a high score (90 or above).
Lastly to all you ATP's out there would you prefer to go to a ground school to prep you for the test or simply review the questions.
Thanks
I didn't/dont feel that a class for the written is important. Though it depends on the type of learner that you are. If it's a course where material is actually presented and explainded to you, and that's what you need then do one. If you can learn by memorizing clues then don't. ATP's written test prep class does exactly the later I just mentioned. For the money that you spend at ATP you can just do Sheppard Air. When I did mine I used Sheppard Air. I think that most people on here would suggest them. They're affordable and effective.
You're score is only as important as your examiner wants to make it.
05-22-2014, 03:04 PM
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I used both the Gleim and ASA test prep to prepare for the ATP written.
First I used the Gleim knowledge test prep book to study out from (I find it easier to study from a book rather than staring at a screen). Then I supplemented with the ASA software so I could run through all the questions several times. I chose to do the 135 ATP since I already had 135 experience.
Recently I used the Sheppard Air test prep to prepare for an airline interview and was quite impressed by their system. The only reason I didn't try them for the actual ATP is that they don't do a part 135 ATP prep.
First I used the Gleim knowledge test prep book to study out from (I find it easier to study from a book rather than staring at a screen). Then I supplemented with the ASA software so I could run through all the questions several times. I chose to do the 135 ATP since I already had 135 experience.
Recently I used the Sheppard Air test prep to prepare for an airline interview and was quite impressed by their system. The only reason I didn't try them for the actual ATP is that they don't do a part 135 ATP prep.
05-22-2014, 03:26 PM
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Use Sheppard Air. Easy, Cheap, simple to use, and everyone I know (10+ mil buds) that used it got 90+ score only after a few days of study. It the same questions as all the other vendors, however its "how' the program makes you study is the key to why its minimal study time/high score product. Going to a ground class would be a total waste of time and money if you just need to get a high score....now if you ACTUALLY want to learn the how/why of ATP knowledge...then go to a ATP ground school or use read an ATP book.
05-26-2014, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by RazzorAPC
Use Sheppard Air. Easy, Cheap, simple to use, and everyone I know (10+ mil buds) that used it got 90+ score only after a few days of study. It the same questions as all the other vendors, however its "how' the program makes you study is the key to why its minimal study time/high score product. Going to a ground class would be a total waste of time and money if you just need to get a high score....now if you ACTUALLY want to learn the how/why of ATP knowledge...then go to a ATP ground school or use read an ATP book.
Most employers and airlines don't really care about your test score.
05-29-2014, 10:19 AM
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I used the Sheppard Air program on my iPad. Very easy to use and you can use it even when you don't have an internet connection. My job took me away from flying for just under 5 years, so this spring I dove back into the books to knock all the cobwebs off the brain. I bought the FOI and FIA study guides, and scored a 98 (FOI) and 94(FIA). Both were $40 each. Just follow the directions and you will be fine. I did about an hour a night for five nights on each one, then took the test on day 6.
They also tell you not to change your answers when taking the actual test. Listen to them. I changed two answers on my written (which I never do), and I changed both to the wrong answer when I had originally selected the correct answer. Good luck!
They also tell you not to change your answers when taking the actual test. Listen to them. I changed two answers on my written (which I never do), and I changed both to the wrong answer when I had originally selected the correct answer. Good luck!
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