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SIFT study guide website?
I have been studying for the SIFT for the past week now. I was only able to find a few websites such as netsolution.com, militaryflighttests.com, and triviumtestprep.com. I have also searched asvab and afqt test mainly for math and English. Where can I find more information regarding helicopter knowledge or flight fundamentals? I have my SIFT scheduled first week of next month.
PS How can I improve on the hidden figure portion of the test?
I have been studying for the SIFT for the past week now. I was only able to find a few websites such as netsolution.com, militaryflighttests.com, and triviumtestprep.com. I have also searched asvab and afqt test mainly for math and English. Where can I find more information regarding helicopter knowledge or flight fundamentals? I have my SIFT scheduled first week of next month.
PS How can I improve on the hidden figure portion of the test?
153A: Rotary Wing Aviator (Aircraft Nonspecific)
Flight School - Rotary Wing
Helicopter Pilot
Aviation
Warrant Officers
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Start learning now to be careful on outdated info. I took it several years ago and found anything from Pearson, to online site stuff, to the bookstore section of the clothing/sales and PX. The thing I found most in common was that even though they've not been testing with the AFAST for many years now, most of the books were built on the AFAST, and some were simply updated from that foundation. It's not bad info to study, but it won't help you pass the SIFT nearly as well as a SIFT guide. I found Military Flight Aptitude Test for Dummies to have the best format for learning/comprehension and practice testing. Barrons had a decent one too, but I didn't favor it as much.
You only need a score of 40/80 to pass, but the better you do, the more competitive your packet of course. I recommend this book as it was most helpful in getting me an 80. I do have a background in aviation, which helps, but isn't necessary. Also, if you have the time and want a deeper understanding of valuable knowledge, definitely get that FAA Rotorcraft Handbook! It will prepare you well for the academic side of the house at flight school.
Honestly, as to the irregular shapes questions, just use the study guide I mentioned. They're pretty darn close. If you really want to get better at reaction times beyond practicing that, honestly reaction puzzle games are excellent to get the juices flowing on that part of your brain. It sounds funny, but get a couple fun apps that are brain teasers. wouldn't waste too much time on them, but if you enjoy it, the practice of exercising creativity under timed stress will benefit you on the test.
Good luck, and don't sweat it too much.
You only need a score of 40/80 to pass, but the better you do, the more competitive your packet of course. I recommend this book as it was most helpful in getting me an 80. I do have a background in aviation, which helps, but isn't necessary. Also, if you have the time and want a deeper understanding of valuable knowledge, definitely get that FAA Rotorcraft Handbook! It will prepare you well for the academic side of the house at flight school.
Honestly, as to the irregular shapes questions, just use the study guide I mentioned. They're pretty darn close. If you really want to get better at reaction times beyond practicing that, honestly reaction puzzle games are excellent to get the juices flowing on that part of your brain. It sounds funny, but get a couple fun apps that are brain teasers. wouldn't waste too much time on them, but if you enjoy it, the practice of exercising creativity under timed stress will benefit you on the test.
Good luck, and don't sweat it too much.
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Sir, thank you so much for all your insights. I have seen you answer pretty much all my questions on this website. I really do appreciate it, and now it is just a matter of when I pass that test, not if. I am pretty confident that I will excel on that test in a couple of weeks. Lastly, I know I'm probably asking way too many questions than I need to be instead of tackling this process one at a time so I can focus on that one task, but do you know if there are any aviation unit in California? I have heard of Ft Hunter Liggett, but do not know if they have any aviation unit there. Again, thank you!
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SPC (Join to see) No worries. We take care of each other. I gleaned a ton of info over the years from reading threads. So ask away. Others are learning too from your questions. I watch some key tags and try to respond every once in a while to pay it forward. Anyway I'm going to have to defer the California question to someone else or follow up with you later if no one replies. I simply don't know unit structure down there yet.
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Check out my other post (posting from phone and don’t have link) or google “Pearson’s SIFT”- should bring you to the page.
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PO3 Christian Brielmaier
I’ve uploaded all the additional books, like the FAA ones at http://www.armywoft.com
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You need two things: SIFT Study Guide from basically any military clothing stores AND the Rotarcraft Handbook on the FAA website (Google FAA Rotorcraft Handbook and download it... it's free). If you're feeling cheap, maybe you can find an alternative online. Just letting you know what I did, which got me a 60.
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