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Is one of the subject tests giving you a hard time? Is it principles of flight or aviation law and procedures? Perhaps it has been a while since you brushed up on your navigation. Whichever JAA exam it is, there are tools available to help you overcome this hurdle ranging from books to test samples to desktop software to practice with. Many software packages are available to help you practice for the exams. They come with varying amounts of test questions to practice with, some going as high as 2300 questions.

The Joint Aviation Authorities maintain a central question bank for the JAA exam and when you decide to invest in test practice software make sure they use the real questions in their practice tests. Why practice using sample questions when you could be studying from a bank of questions that will actually appear on the test. Going with the advancements in technology, using software is much easier than going through stacks of old paper examinations. You no longer need to use expensive books listing questions and answers.

Software can time your test taking efforts and give you instant feedback as to how well you are doing in preparing for that JAA exam. You will know when you are ready to sign up for the real test and you will have confidence in your test taking abilities. After all you have practiced with the same questions that are on the exams and now you know you can answer them quickly enough to complete any subject test in the time allotted. When selecting the right tool for you, check how often the question pool is updated. You should try to find a tool which randomizes the questions you are asked every time you do a practice test.

Paul D. Brown is a blogger and an expert on the JAA exam. For honest recommendations, tips, and information on the JAA exam, check out his website today!

What is the name of the publication I recieved?

When I passed my physical and retained a Student Pilot’s Licence in California, I believe a monthly publication from an Aviation Department was mailed to my address. A rather small publication printed on light blue paper, I remember I really enjoyed reading it, but cannot (for the life of me) remember from where it came from, nor the name of it…. Anyone out there know the name, or to whom I may contact for a subscription???
Thanks SO much for the info. I really do appreciate your help and the link. You have given me hours of entertainment.

You’re referring to “Callback” produced by the FAA and NASA. It is no longer printed due to cost of postage totaling almost $250,000/year.

Now the good news! ALL issues from 1994 to the present are available online for free.

Happy reading!

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How do I sign up to take the private pilot knowledge test?

Is there a test center I can call? How long typically is the wait to actually take the test once signed up? Please help with any tips you might have for studying for the test!.

Your instructor didn’t explain this to you?? They should have.

There are many testing centers throughout the US. You can find a list here:

http://www.faa.gov/education_research/testing/airmen/media/test_centers.pdf

Find the center nearest you and give them a call a few days before you are ready to take the test (study for it first, then set up the test). You shouldn’t have to wait long at all. The centers in my area allow walk-ins, but it’s best to call ahead to make sure they aren’t closed or busy that day, and to confirm their fee. You will need an instructor endorsement in your logbook to take the test, along with photo ID and testing fee (usually $80-90).

On the day of the test, you go in and they will set you up on one of the computers and explain the procedure to you. They will provide a test supplement (with diagrams, etc.). Then you just take it, and it is scored right there. Keep the print out they give you, because you will need it later.

I recommend the ASA test prep books. They give you the entire question pool from which your test will be taken, and they divide it into logical categories. They also tell you which questions apply to you, and they explain the right answers. Just memorize the hell out of that book.

There are many other test prep materials out there, but I have always used the ASA books, and all of my students have passed the first time with them. Many people like the CD’s too if you want to use those. You can find them here, or at pretty much any pilot shop:

http://www.sportys.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?DID=19&Product_ID=7204&CATID=180

You can find the FAA question bank for free here, but it is less helpful for actual study:

http://www.faa.gov/education_research/testing/airmen/test_questions/media/pvt.pdf

You can take practice exams for free here (NB: I’m not sure how current their question banks are):

http://www.exams4pilots.org/

You can find more information about the written test here:

http://www.faa.gov/education_research/testing/airmen/test_guides/media/FAA-G-8082-17C.pdf

Good luck!

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What is the best way to study for the private pilot written exam?

I’m attending an accelerated flight academy next month. I have about 30 days to study and pass my written exam. The school sent me the Jeppesen kit which includes their test guide and question bank. My instructor told me to just memorize all the answers/questions in the book and pass the test. They will teach me the “hows and whys” once I arrive and go through ground school. I started studying the book and I’m pretty good at memorizing. However, I heard that some questions are now completely different. The school insists if I memorize the book I’ll be OK. They have a DVD video series as well included but it is so boring. Puts me to sleep every time I turn it on. I’ve checked out the “King School” interactive DVDs which look they could help even though they are kind of cheezy. I’d rather not spend $279+ shipping for the DVDs but will do what I need to at this point.

for each day that you are in training got to Sportys website.. there you can take a pretend test and see the areas where you do good and where you do bad.. the question bank is the same as for the written exam.. for about 2 weeks prior to each of my certificates, i took 2 tests a day and reviewed my answers after every test.. i ended up passing my exams with 90% or higher.. it will start out tough, but it will get easier.. i promise.. you may notice that you get the same questions on every test.. your not imagining things.. the FAA has written a lot of questions that are essentially the same question, just worded a little differently.. best of all.. this is completely free.. here is the website..

http://www.sportys.com/faatest/

you’ll have to register, but dont worry.. its all free and you dont get a ton of spam.. maybe one every month or two from sportys..

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