Hi. My name is Ian, and I've noticed that many of the links to guides and gouges on this forum are outdated and need some new fresh links. I've done my best to locate all the ones mentioned. At this point, I'd like to keep the list as updated as possible on the first post. This is my goal. I'm a former AT2 and I haven't taken the test yet, but I intend to in the upcoming weeks. Finally, I take no credit for any of the information that I'm posting. I only take credit for locating and sharing it.
(Update: for the most up-to-date ASTB gouge post click here.)
Navy's information on the ASTB:
http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/navmedmpte/nomi/nami/Pages/ASTBOverview.aspx
This is what the navy gives to explain how the ASTB works. There is a brief practice tests at the bottom of the page.
atrickpay's personal study gouge:
http://www.airwarriors.com/community/index.php?posts/484550/
atrickpay is a user on these forums and, from what I can tell, many users have appreciated his work.
General ASTB Gouge and Mechanical ASTB Gouge:
http://navy.motbaillie.com/gouge.htm
as far as I can tell the General ASTB gouge is also referred to as the Marine ASTB gouge. This site also contains two other links that appear to be helpful with those wanting to know more information about OCS
ARCO Military Flight Aptitude Tests:
http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant/download/militaryflight.pdf
This is the book that I've seen most people suggesting here. I'm not entirely sure if using a commercial PDF is legal... but it's hosted on DoD servers (army.mil) so get it while it's still there.
FAA's Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge:
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/pilot_handbook/
Many people have suggested reading up on this for the aviation portion of the test. I'll update this later once I figure out which chapters are the best to read.
Aircraft for Amateurs:
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/intro.htm
This site gives key terms and basically is a short glossary.
I'm going to keep these links as updated as possible, I've downloaded all of the PDF in the event that these sites go down and I might have to package them up and upload them somewhere. Please feel free to send me a PM in the event that one of the links is no longer valid so that I may find a suitable replacement. Also, let me know if I should include anything else, or remove anything on this post! Thanks, and good luck to everyone taking the test!
(Update: for the most up-to-date ASTB gouge post click here.)
Navy's information on the ASTB:
http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/navmedmpte/nomi/nami/Pages/ASTBOverview.aspx
This is what the navy gives to explain how the ASTB works. There is a brief practice tests at the bottom of the page.
atrickpay's personal study gouge:
http://www.airwarriors.com/community/index.php?posts/484550/
atrickpay is a user on these forums and, from what I can tell, many users have appreciated his work.
General ASTB Gouge and Mechanical ASTB Gouge:
http://navy.motbaillie.com/gouge.htm
as far as I can tell the General ASTB gouge is also referred to as the Marine ASTB gouge. This site also contains two other links that appear to be helpful with those wanting to know more information about OCS
ARCO Military Flight Aptitude Tests:
http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant/download/militaryflight.pdf
This is the book that I've seen most people suggesting here. I'm not entirely sure if using a commercial PDF is legal... but it's hosted on DoD servers (army.mil) so get it while it's still there.
FAA's Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge:
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/pilot_handbook/
Many people have suggested reading up on this for the aviation portion of the test. I'll update this later once I figure out which chapters are the best to read.
Aircraft for Amateurs:
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/intro.htm
This site gives key terms and basically is a short glossary.
I'm going to keep these links as updated as possible, I've downloaded all of the PDF in the event that these sites go down and I might have to package them up and upload them somewhere. Please feel free to send me a PM in the event that one of the links is no longer valid so that I may find a suitable replacement. Also, let me know if I should include anything else, or remove anything on this post! Thanks, and good luck to everyone taking the test!