ATP Written

[intoplanes]

I am looking to get mt ATP written done. What is the best and easiest way to get it done. My opptions they seem to be are:
1.Study from a Gliem book for the next two months
2. Take a weekend course at ATP or Amer. Flyers

if I go with route 2, can I show up at the class without pre-study? Isn't that the whole point of these?

In other words can I make a goal and get it done in the next couple of weeks or should I spend the spring studying for it?

 

[blott]

read the gliem three times and take the test.

 

[crowbar]

You're a dumbsh!t if you pay for a course to take this dumbsh!t test. Most regional airlines have a written test based on the ATP written as part of the interview, so I sug gest you open the gleim and start LEARNING the answers to those dumbsh!t questions.

I studied the gleim for 2 days and took the test, passed with an 81%.

Just put B for all of the W & B and performance questions, I did and it worked.

 

[DaveyDave]

You're a dumbsh!t I studied the gleim for 2 days and took the test, passed with an 81%.

Just put B for all of the W & B and performance questions, I did and it worked.

81%? I guess it worked... somewhat.

 

[DaveyDave]

Get your quotes right you fukin queer.

Dude, are you 9? I'm sorry you're offended by my adding your remarks about someone being a dumbsh!t for taking a course, but you have to admit the irony in your 81% score, while touting that you're dumb for doing it another way. Maybe that was over your head.

 

[FL350]

If he made a 70%....so what it is pass/fail. Has anyone ever asked you what you made on your ATP written. Most, including myself don't even remember.

Study the Gleim.

Crowbar, you might want to get your perscription refilled.

 

[sf3boy]

I know a hell of a lot of teachers that barely passed out of college. They are now teaching our children. Bottom line is 70 percent is all you need. If you get any higher, you wasted time because I have never been asked in an interview "what was your scores on your written FAA test?"

 

[Dash8301]

If you like to take practice tests on a computer. get the gliem computer software $65 from Sporty's

 

[L.Skywalker]

friends,

Taking the ATP Writen tomorrow. Did the Gleim self torture routine and now just looking for a few more tips if out there.

Thanks.

 

[gatorbird]

hey intoplanes,

there is a great software program out there that you can do at home...it's actually what I need to be doing right now. Same program used by ATP, etc...takes statistical data on what questions are asked, blah, blah, blah. Anyway, same software you would use at ATP, only you do it at home on your own computer, on your own time. They recommend studying for a week, three hours a day.

I'm about half way there, but all my buddies that have used the program have scored around 98% (no sh*t). Website is www.sheppardair.com.

Gatorbird

 

[sweptback]

Maybe I'm just dumb but I studied the Gleim for what seemed like an eternity before I felt confident enough to take the test. I'd recommend just memorizing the answers for the W&B and planning problems, it's not worth taking the time to actually do them right when they're worth the same as every other question. If you do this though make sure you remember the number and not A B or C as that will change.

Now, I had friends that took the weekend ATP class and with a minimum of effort got a 99. My few months of studying didn't even get me in the 90s. Whatever. If you got the cash and just want it done, I'd say take the class. As pointed out though, it probably won't help you in the interview much that you crammed for your test in 3 days, if that matters.

 

[L.Skywalker]

I've heard such wisdome as " if in doubt on w&b go with the middle value", or, as mentioned above default to answer 'b'. Anyone else?

Thanks.

 

[DHPFLYN]

I used the ASA software for the computer. I used it for about a week then went and took the test got 99%. It lets you know the area's you are weak in so you can study those sections. Once you score in te 90's on all the sections you are ready to take the test.

 

[TopGun-MAV]

i recommend getting some one on one instruction. the atp is a difficult exam. i failed it 3 times and finally passed on the 4th attempt. get some one-on-one. possible do a groundschool.

GO THE MAV!!

 

[gatorbird]

I forgot...the cost of the sheppard air software is $75.00. Hardly a huge expense for the time you will save. As for answering "b" here or "c" on a friday...not a good policy, since the FAA now mixes up answers (preventing memorization of just letters).

In my opinion, one-on-one instruction is not needed in preparation for this test...the practical being another story. However, use your better judgement for what has worked for you in the past. If you have always done better with one-on-one time, get it; if, like me, you've always done fine on your own with the necessary study materials, do that.

The sheppard software is wonderful; there are many others on the market. Whatever you decide, make sure you have the capability to take a few practice tests.

Good luck,

Gatorbird

 

[Gulfstream 200]

buy the red book. memorize the answers-skip the W&B. You can prepare in 1-2 days - easy.

a weekend course on the ATP written? you have GOT TO BE SCHITTIN ME?....

Did someone say its a HARD test?? HELLO...they GIVE you all the answers before you go in....!!! How hard is that??

Oh, and I agree - anything more than a 70% does not matter.

 

[L.Skywalker]

But the w&b is the hardest part, with the most questions! how can you skip it?

Thanks.

 

[DAS at 10/250]

Topgun-Mav, are you a TAB or Gulfstream tool?

 

[L.Skywalker]

hey bert, you're a dumbass!!!

 

[jtharth]

i did it with ALLATPS. took me 4 hours twenty mins...... four hours study, 20 mins to take the test.. in and out easiest way possible.. or you could study the book for 40 hours and get the same result.

good luck