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[Eric.M1]

I'm stuck with this one. The geographic questions are throwing me off. The ones with red arrows are easy, but can anyone help with these?

 

[peppergunner]

I'm stuck with this one. The geographic questions are throwing me off. The ones with red arrows are easy, but can anyone help with these?View attachment 19378

You're heading south, so the south parking lot is directly in front of you. A.

 

[Eric.M1]

You're heading south, so the south parking lot is directly in front of you. A.

How did you get that?

 

[peppergunner]

How did you get that?

Which way is the arrow pointing?

South.

So you're heading south.

If you're heading south, and the question asks you to identify the south parking lot, the south parking lot is directly in front of you, since that's the direction you're going.

 

[Eric.M1]

Which way is the arrow pointing?

South.

So you're heading south.

If you're heading south, and the question asks you to identify the south parking lot, the south parking lot is directly in front of you, since that's the direction you're going.

Yea i spent way too long trying to figure that out. Finally nailed it. Only got one wrong on the exam because I just spaced. But yea, thanks for the help

 

[Opuntia]

Thank you so much. I have been studying this forum like a madman these past couple of weeks!

Those notes were excellent; thanks for sharing, hairbair96 and Jacob1792. Unfortunately, it took quite a while for my profile to get approved, so I didn't get to look at them till after taking the exam.

Tip for those taking only the OAR — the Mechanical Comprehension is included in this test ! Somehow it wasn't clear that this segment was included on the OAF and somehow I didn't have the time to read all 290 pages of this forum ?, so I didn't study it. Which equaled a score of 53. Oh well. Recruiter said that it's good enough to proceed, but still... Don't we all tend want to do better than we to do ?

Good luck to all of you !

 

[williamd]

How many degrees are in an angle that is 20 degrees less than 4 times it's supplement?

I'm a little late to the party, but I tutor high school algebra and pre-calc.
I would set it up a different way. Instead of having two variables, try putting everything in terms of X. Set one angle (the supplement) as X-20, and set the other angle gets set as 4X

You know, because they are supplementary, they have to add up to 180. By that logic, you can say:

(X-20) + 4X = 180

5X = 200

X=40

So your angle is 20 degrees, and the supplement is 160.

 

[stubbs0614]

I took the ASTB at the beginning of July and scored a 54, 5/4/5. Any suggestions on how to improve my scores. I know about the compass trick, wondering if anybody had any other tips.

 

[peppergunner]

I took the ASTB at the beginning of July and scored a 54, 5/4/5. Any suggestions on how to improve my scores. I know about the compass trick, wondering if anybody had any other tips.

Read the last 20 pages of this thread and commit to 2 hours of studying every day until you can retest in 3 months.

For the PFOAR, play some video games with an intermediate Y axis.

For AQR, study more ANIT or work on your Math/Mechanics...or both.

For Nav, practice your speed with the compass rose trick.

 

[peppergunner]

For the PFOAR, play some video games with an inverted Y axis.

Typo

 

[stubbs0614]

Typo

Thanks appreciate the help.

 

[Chris94]

Just took my second ASTB the other day.

First time I took it: OAR: 48 3/3/4

Second time: OAR: 54 6/5/6

Oh and GPA: 2.5 poli sci

Just missed pilot by one point and I'll be taking it for a final time in a month.
Does anyone know what portions to study specifically to get that PFAR score up?
While there were only a few nautical questions I didn't know I'm thinking the dexterity portion and multi-tasking portion is what might've got me.
Also, are there any other ways to practice for the dexterity/multi-tasking portion besides using flight sims?

First post on AirWarriors. Took the ASTB-E test for the second time yesterday and received the following scores of...

OAR: 38
AQR: 4
PFAR: 6
FOFAR: 5

My first scores from February were...

OAR: 30
AQR: 2
PFAR: 5
FOFAR: 3

Major: Criminal Justice

GPA: 2.65

Already have my Bachelor's degree.

Currently in flight school and I have a total of 60 flying hours. About to have my PPL.

Thanks to all those who posted study materials on this site which has helped me out a lot. I also purchased two study guide books from Amazon, which were the ''OAR 2018-2019 TRIVIUM'' and ''The Complete ASTB Study Guide''. The books were helpful with aviation/naval information and mechanical comprehension, however the math in both of those books were not all that helpful to me and didn't really relate from what was on the test. I recommend getting the study guide packets that people have posted on here for math and also google the actual math related from the test such as probability, fractions, arithmetic word problems, square roots, cube roots and basic geometry (Radius, Diameter & Perimeter...etc.). I aslo used Khanacademy to help me with math. My recruiter also sent me a study guide packet that had lots of math for me to study.

I am very weak at math and didn't know anything about mechanical comprehension when I first started. I spent most of my time studying in math and mechanical. After I failed the first time, I had to get serious about making my own study regiment consisting of (Monday - Friday for at least 2 hours, took a 30 min break after 1hr of studying and 1st thing I did in the morning was study). For Saturday & Sunday I would study 1 hour on what I was very weak on which was math. I found it easier for me too not study for long crazy hours but I understand that everyone learns differently and can study in different ways. I was able to retain information faster over time when I was not prolonging my studies. I would also go to the gym or go running later in the day after I have studied. I hate exercising before I study because it just makes me mentally exhausted to study hard. I take no days off when its comes to the gym/running.

I am going for an aviator slot for the Marines but I'm also wanting to try for the Navy (SNA) pilot but it seems like it won't happen because my GPA is trash to them. My letters of recommendation are all USAF (Ranks: General, 2 Lt General's and 2 Colonel's). I may not have the best ASTB scores but its passing, and I was always horrible at taking tests. I recommend that you do not play the Fortnite game until 4am when you have a test at 9am. I screwed up and did that so I had to get a ''Bang'' energy drink to stay focused for the test which also really helped me out a lot.

Even if your GPA is low, as long as you do well on the ASTB, get good LORs, pass MEPS, etc. you'll have a shot. At least according to my officer recruiter.

 

[Chris94]

I have been lurking on this forum for a couple of weeks before taking the ASTB. This is a great source for anybody looking to take the ASTB.

Score 7,8,7 OAR 60

How I studied: I had to retake the ASVAB because my score from high school was a 72. I purchased the Kaplan ASVAB premier 2017-2018. I retook the ASVAB and got a 95. I took two weeks to study for the ASTB. I took 2 weeks’ vacation from work and studied all day every day. I was selfish with my time. Fortunately for me, my family and friends understood this and gave me time. I also purchased the Trivium ASTB study guide. This is a good start if you know nothing about aviation like I did before I started studying. The practice tests were way too easy. The Peterson’s PDF’s that are floating around the site are a little better. I also downloaded every gouge I could find on this site. I made flashcards on quizlet so I could constantly quiz myself even when I was making a head call. I found myself looking back to Kaplan book because there is a lot of material in there that is also on the ASTB. The advantage of this book is that it is more of a textbook than just a test prep book. My best advice for this test is just put in the time, read the forum, and study what you are weak on. Im not going to attach all the same study material that I got off of the site, it’s out there.

I am applying for PLC juniors. Former active duty Sergeant. MOS 0341 Mortarman. Full time firefighter. Full time student.

Mathematics: My questions did not seem to get very difficult. The pressure of the clock is the worse part for me. I go brain dead and panic even at simple problems. I knew this going into the test so I just took it slow. I was asked some mile per gallon questions, if n is a positive integer which is odd, average test grade questions. It seemed like I was cut off early which made me assume the worst.

Reading Comprehension: This was my least favorite portion. I thought this would be easier considering I usually do well on these types of tests. I don’t think there is really a way to prepare for this. This type of skill comes from a lifetime of being able to read something one time and comprehend it without you mind drifting.

Mechanical Comprehension: I had some pulley questions, I had a nuclear reactor question, I had a binary question (what is binary question, I can’t remember it exactly but it is on this forum think the answer was 100), the roller coaster question about which loop would be smoothest for passengers, air pressure through an pipe with a small section in the middle, a few questions that required some basic calculations like (a ball is thrown into the air at 30m/s then slows down at 10 m/s how high did the ball go), how does a car air conditioner work. Overall this was the easiest section for me. I was never good at mechanical comprehension so I did dedicate a significant time here

Aviation: I had a question about what is the designator for a sidewinder, who broke the sound barrier, know the dates drop tanks and ejection seats were tested. What controls roll. Dissymmetry of lift. No FAA related stuff

Nautical: I can’t remember anything form here. I took the test almost a week ago.

PBM: I used the extended compass method where you draw out 8 compasses and label each one for each possible direction. I would just look at the screen and get the heading “left” “down” “Up Right” then listen for the desired parking lot “down left, East.” I averaged 1.5 to 3 seconds and didn’t miss one here.

Dichotic listening: Read the directions thoroughly and Do the head tilt method. Easy test.

Vertical Tracking: It takes a second to get the hang of it but I was on the green for a good portion of it. I would make bold adjustments and as it starts to move I would give little tiny corrections forward and back constantly until it jumped again. Bold correction/very small moved forward and back to stay on.

2 Dimensional Tracking: Its difficult, just try your best. I couldn’t tell if it was inverted or not I just developed a muscle memory quickly. Years of video games paid off here. Especially first person shooters.

Combined: I was all over the place. Individually the tests are not too bad but combined its rigorous.

Emergency Operations: Super easy in my opinion. Write down the procedures, “big knob” “little knob” “clutch” Know where the knobs are at. Make a small adjustment on the knob to know which way is up then move it accordingly.

Sounds like we took the same test at least in the nautical portion, the sidewinder one got me along with what aircraft was turned into a tanker to fuel bombers during Iraqi Freedom (i think?)

 

[peppergunner]

Sounds like we took the same test at least in the nautical portion, the sidewinder one got me along with what aircraft was turned into a tanker to fuel bombers during Iraqi Freedom (i think?)

I know multiple people have gone from 4 -> 7 by practicing video games with an inverted Y axis.

I assume that was the source of the struggling and now the audio portion?

 

[ToxeyHayes]

Oh boy, I don't even know where to begin... 31 year old male who just graduated with a M.S. in Criminal Justice Studies with a 3.96 GPA. I am applying for Naval INTEL and trying to make the mid-August board. Everything is done except my OAR. Spent a little bit of time digging around here but I need some help finding some study guides. Since my previous degrees were not math heavy, I am most concerned about that. Thanks in advance!