ATP written

[jdru25]

I just wanted to get some opinions from the fellow board members on which is the best place to do the ATP written test prep and the FAA test. And don't give me that crap about the search function...........its broke on my computer

 

[avbug]

Buy the book from gleim. Read it. Take the test. Done.

No crap involved. But before making a request for help, try not to insult those whom you're asking, okay?

 

[kevdog]

Or get the Gleim CD-Rom prep if you are computer savvy. It's a little more than the book, but with the simulated tests, you will know exactly what you will get on the test, and what it will be like taking based on the center you will go to. What more could you ask for?

 

[jdru25]

Thanks for the replies so far. Avbug, I didn't mean to insult anyone I added that at the end for just a little humor.

 

[bobbysamd]

Airline Ground Schools

I went to weekend schools at Bill Phelp's Airline Ground Schools for the ATP and FEX writtens. I opted to go to class because (1) I wanted to get it done and did not want to drag out studying for weeks and weeks, (2) I would be too distracted studying at home only, and (3) I liked going to class and learned more and better when I did.

I went in Phoenix, where this extremely fine gentleman who was a retired British Airways PFE taught the class. I knew nothing at all about turbojets, but this gentleman, who had taught ATP and FEX ground schools for years independently, assured me he would slow down as necessary for me. As it turned out, he was such a great teacher that I was able to keep up with the other students, who were F-16 jocks from Luke, without difficulty.

I stayed in town and studied (crammed?) intensively the next day. On Tuesday, I took the exams, scoring well in the 90s on both. I should mention that I took the ATP and FEX classes on different weekends.

This plan worked for me. Good luck with however you choose to proceed.

 

[PropsForward]

I recommend the Gliem CD as well. It gives you a platform to take practice tests to insure you are truely prepared for the written.

 

[falcon20driver]

I had three days to get it done before going to HPA for the 737 type, bought the Gleim book for 20 bucks, studied for 2 days (didn't even open the W&B or flight planning/performance chapters, just answered (B) for all of those), took the test, kept track of the questions I knew I answered correctly, when I had enough correct to get a 70% I answered (B) for the rest, got an 82%, done.

 

[minitour]

I recommend the gleim CD

I have three
FOI (stupid easy)
FIA (advanced commercial?)
ATP (uh...what was that last question?)

I was never a real fan of memorizing the test, but with the CDs it actually tells you why answer A is wrong and answer C is right....good stuff

-mini

 

[wmuflyguy]

ASA makes a book, I think about 20-30 bucks...well layed out. Read through it a few times. Do some practice problems and take the test.

 

[sf3boy]

ALL ATP's. That 300 bucks was worth every red cent. No studying all that LORAN crap or GPS approach stuff that you will never do in the airlines. Memorize the fuel burn and MAC for a wore out 9 from MSP to DEN and call it done. One day no fuss no muss. I am getting too old to be memorizing 1300 questions bout weather charts that I have never seen in real life.

 

[Huggyu2]

I did ALL ATPS too back in '98. If I remember right, it ran me about $100 for the ATP and $100 for the FE Written. Sure, you can do the self study. For me, I wanted to invest one day, do the test, and get it done. I got a 99 on the ATP and a 99 on the FEW. My time is valuable to me, and I didn't want to spend a bunch of it pouring through the Gleim book.

 

[jdru25]

Once again thanks for the replies. All ATPS is looking better and better however i may check out some of the online study guides. Ahhhh decisions, decisions.

 

[KeroseneSnorter]

I did ALL ATPS too back in '98. If I remember right, it ran me about $100 for the ATP and $100 for the FE Written. Sure, you can do the self study. For me, I wanted to invest one day, do the test, and get it done. I got a 99 on the ATP and a 99 on the FEW. My time is valuable to me, and I didn't want to spend a bunch of it pouring through the Gleim book.

They have increased the price in the last few years!!! I just redid my FE written with them a couple of weeks ago. $295 now for it. Last time I did it was 4 years ago and it was about 100 bucks. I do not know what they are charging for the ATP written now.

ATP was easy and quick though.