American Flyers Online CFI Renewal Question

[Check Essential]

I’ve been weighing the pros and cons of each online renewal method. Based on what I’ve read in previous threads, it looks like I’ll take the cheap way out and do the American Flyers course. I think the online time requirement is a small price to pay for the one-time fee, but that’s just my opinion.

Anyway, for those who have used the AF FIRC, are the test answers available to you as you’re taking the test? In other words, can you search for the answers as you’re taking the exam?

TIA.

CE

 

[Makesheepnervus]

unfortunately, you have to finish each section (AND the @#$@ minimum time requirement!) before you can see the questions. However, you can go back and use the search function to find the answers once you have started the quiz. My M.O. is to do other chores while the timer clicks down, (remember to occasionaly switch pages or it stops counting) then go to the quiz and use the search function. It works like a charm for me, and I occasionally even read some of the boring content.

MSN

 

[unreal]

Just use Gleim. I just did my FIRC through them, and they don't have that stupid time limit deal. They give you 20 T/F questions at the start of the lesson to get you introduced to the subject matter, then they give you a whole summary of everything you need to know to pass the quiz at the end of the lesson. The best thing is, you can look over that summary while you're taking the quiz. Edit>Find is your friend.

Seriously, the whole thing took 3-4 hours, and I even learned a couple things.

 

[Dustin H]

During the exam, can you go back and search for the answers in the reading material provided with in the lesson? No.
Can you do an internet search? Yes. I've gone through the AF course twice with no problems. You can't beat free.

 

[Check Essential]

...However, you can go back and use the search function to find the answers once you have started the quiz. My M.O. is to do other chores while the timer clicks down, (remember to occasionaly switch pages or it stops counting) then go to the quiz and use the search function...

MSN...just to be clear, are you searching through the AF material? Or you are doing an Internet search for the information?

I'm just a little confused based on what Dustin H says below.

During the exam, can you go back and search for the answers in the reading material provided with in the lesson? No.
Can you do an internet search? Yes.

Just use Gleim. I just did my FIRC through them, and they don't have that stupid time limit deal...

Thanks, but I'm not worried about the time. I have a couple of 80+ hour layovers coming up and would rather save the money in the future with AF.

CE

 

[Dustin H]

Sorry for the confusion, I wrote that way too early this morning.


I was answering your question


“can you search for the answers as you’re taking the exam”


The program will not let you search through the tutorial while you are taking the exam; however it can't stop you from doing an internet search to get your answers.

 

[Way2Broke]

Gleim is the ONLY way to go if your shooting for quick. I don't know about you, but my free time is worth way mroe to be than 100 bucks.

 

[Check Essential]

Gleim is the ONLY way to go if your shooting for quick. I don't know about you, but my free time is worth way mroe to be than 100 bucks.

Like I said...I'm not concerned about quick. I've got at least 2 80+ hour layovers next bid. I need to kill the time somehow.

I just haven't done any part 91 stuff (or instructed) for more than 10 years so I know I've forgotten a lot of the info.

I was just wondering if I'd be able to cherry-pick my way through the AF exam by using "CTRL+F" and searching for the answers to the questions within the AF material, or if I'd have to search for the answers on the 'net.

According to Dustin, I'd have to search on the 'net.

CE

 

[sweptback]

Like I said...I'm not concerned about quick. I've got at least 2 80+ hour layovers next bid. I need to kill the time somehow.

I just haven't done any part 91 stuff (or instructed) for more than 10 years so I know I've forgotten a lot of the info.

I was just wondering if I'd be able to cherry-pick my way through the AF exam by using "CTRL+F" and searching for the answers to the questions within the AF material, or if I'd have to search for the answers on the 'net.

According to Dustin, I'd have to search on the 'net.

CE

Actually, unless something changed, just open another browser window when you take the test, and leave the instructional material open. You can search all day with no problems then.

 

[Check Essential]

Actually, unless something changed, just open another browser window when you take the test, and leave the instructional material open. You can search all day with no problems then.

Seems to be conflicting information here.

Thanks for the response

CE

 

[Amish RakeFight]

GLEIM.is.the.EASIEST.way.to.Go.

 

[Dustin H]

Actually, unless something changed, just open another browser window when you take the test, and leave the instructional material open. You can search all day with no problems then.

Nice, I'll have to try that when mine comes due. I guess I just assumed that it wouldn't let you do that.

 

[Makesheepnervus]

Just to clarify;

You CAN go back and search while taking the test, you can open a second window, or you can use one window; once you are allowed to "open" the test you can go back and forth as you please. You will want to use the AFs' internal search function so that you can find the correct answers within their text. (Which is what their questions are based upon)

As for the Gleim's, I have to agree they are the fastest and easiest way to study for any test, but the one advantage of the American Flyers is that it is CHEAP! ;you pay the fee once for life, and if you are planning on renewing for life that it is a pretty good deal. I've done it twice now using AF, and while it is deffinitely boring material, if you just let the timer count down and then use the search function method it can be done relatively painlessly.

 

[dashtrash]

The lifetime members will be out of luck when the old man running the show retires at American Flyers. Unless the new owners live up to D.H.'s empty promises.

 

[Makesheepnervus]

Yeah, I wonder how long they will continue the program, but so far it has cost me $150 for two renewals, so I am already ahead.

 

[Check Essential]

Just to clarify;

You CAN go back and search while taking the test, you can open a second window, or you can use one window; once you are allowed to "open" the test you can go back and forth as you please. You will want to use the AFs' internal search function so that you can find the correct answers within their text. (Which is what their questions are based upon)

Signed up today. Works just as described above. Have already completed 2 sections.

Thanks!

CE

 

[flytheblue]

I recently did AOPAs weekend FIRC ....it's easier than doing it online, and sometimes interesting, but the bad thing is that you have to dedicate a weekend to do it.
But I would do it again...it wasn't as boring as I thought it would be.

 

[Check Essential]

All done

I let the timer run while I slept and while I was at the gym.

Finished in 2 days and got my temporary from the FSDO yesterday.

Very painless and nice to know I won't have to pay again in the future.

CE

 

[siucavflight]

Sorry for the confusion, I wrote that way too early this morning.


I was answering your question


“can you search for the answers as you’re taking the exam”


The program will not let you search through the tutorial while you are taking the exam; however it can't stop you from doing an internet search to get your answers.

Sure you can, just open up a new browser.:beer:

 

[Check Essential]

Sure you can, just open up a new browser.:beer:

Exactly what I did. Worked great!

CE