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[hien080891]

OAR doesn't really mean anything to the boards.

Supply will take a deep look at your application, it is a small designator, SWO will just take quick look.

hi,

thank you. i will just go ahead and apply my package then.

 

[fearisthemindkiller]

Hey all,

I have been using Kyle's Guide and Organic Chemistry Tutor in preparation for the MCT section. Between those two sources, I eventually come around to every concept, but this one pulley example I really can't understand. Could someone explain how Kyle got 10.1 lbs of Force here?

 

[mapache2426]

Hey all,

I have been using Kyle's Guide and Organic Chemistry Tutor in preparation for the MCT section. Between those two sources, I eventually come around to every concept, but this one pulley example I really can't understand. Could someone explain how Kyle got 10.1 lbs of Force here?

he is saying that this pulley set-up (1 pulley, immovable) provides a 50% reduction in the force needed to lift X weight.

so force needed = 1/2X * distance > 1/2(20lbs) * 3ft

i guess he's saying 10.1 is the minimum necessary to cross the threshold of gravity and cause movement upwards, idk i'd really just say 10 myself. i don't see a friction coefficient or anything in there

otherwise you'd be infinitely extending that decimal to like 10.000000000001 etc

 

[TwoScoops]

Future Aviators,

Greetings, I am the creator of ASTB Prep, a software product available on Android and iOS to help people prepare for the ASTB. When using the UAV Simulator in the product, you can now choose to use just Cardinal and Semi-Cardinal Directions (N, NE, E, etc.) or include 30º and 60º offsets of the drone direction (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, etc.). I'm still unsure if this update is being pushed out to all ASTB applicants, but at least you can now prepare for any possible scenario in the UAV section.



I am continuously improving the product, and feedback would be constructive. Don't hesitate to DM me via air warriors or the developer page if you decide to use the product and have suggestions, questions, lesson suggestions, etc. I will try and get your recommendations implemented as fast as I can. Links to the products are below; please don't confuse this product with the app named "ASTB Tutoring." It is essentially a knock-off of what I have built with no lessons, no simulators, and a recurring fee. Good luck.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/astb-prep/id1549216388

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=astb.astb.astbprep

Two Scoops,

 

[fearisthemindkiller]

he is saying that this pulley set-up (1 pulley, immovable) provides a 50% reduction in the force needed to lift X weight.

so force needed = 1/2X * distance > 1/2(20lbs) * 3ft

i guess he's saying 10.1 is the minimum necessary to cross the threshold of gravity and cause movement upwards, idk i'd really just say 10 myself. i don't see a friction coefficient or anything in there

otherwise you'd be infinitely extending that decimal to like 10.000000000001 etc

Ok, seems simple enough. Essentially just using the F= Weight/Mech Advantage. thanks

 

[mapache2426]

Ok, seems simple enough. Essentially just using the F= Weight/Mech Advantage. thanks

yeah double checking and this seems like bad gouge from kyle, a single immovable pulley would provide no mechanical advantage, as he apparently noted. idk where he got that the pulley system provides half the force.

if i saw this on a test i would say it requires 20lbs * 3ft and i think they would be in SI units on the ASTB

 

[Cgarza2539]

Hello all, I'm Christian
I am currently compiling a list of study/practice materials for the ASTB-E. I'll post what I am studying currently and what I have found within this forum with links. Currently I am a graduate assistant at Fairleigh Dickinson University, and the curriculum is pretty easy so I can put a lot of effort into my studies for the ASTB-E. My undergrad was in Exercise Science so I have done lots of work with physics and mechanics, just within the human body. I definitely need to brush up on that though... I have yet to do MEPS or schedule the test, and I don't plan on scheduling to take it till I graduate in May. But I know joining the Navy is the next step for me, so I am preparing mentally and physically for OCS and beyond. Even now I am studying up to 30 minutes a day, so hopefully I can be a 1 and done with (50+ 7+/7+/7+). If there is anything else that y'all think I should use to study please let me know! For those of you preparing to take it like I am, best of luck!

Barron's Military Flight Aptitude test. Just bought on Amazon today for $17 (20% off) If you take 5 minutes to look through this forum you will see that most everybody said this book helped prepare them.

Mometrix ASTB-E Secrets Study Guide. Currently have, and I am definitely learning from it, but wont rely solely on this. Will definitely use it a few weeks before my test because it has good review and good test taking strategies.

Kieno Thomas. https://www.youtube.com/user/kienothomas/videos Found this guy on Youtube while searching up questions I had while studying. This guy was a military aviator before... not sure which branch... but has hundreds of videos explaining all types of stuff on the ASTB, AFOQT, and SIFT. I'd Recommend looking him up because he has HOURS of of material and is good at teaching it.

TBAS UAV Flash Cards. https://www.proprofsflashcards.com/story.php?title=_36014 This was a pretty fun find in my opinion. At first it was easy because I am pretty good with my directional orientation, that was until I started looking NE or SW... id recommend using the compass rose since apparently its legal to use on the test. Also make sure that you turn "shuffle" on because then you can pretty much guess because its all in order.

Jantzen & Mike ASTB Trainer. https://jantzenx.github.io/ASTB/ A fun game to practice for the flight simulator... For Real! Make sure you have a mouse and headphones so you can get the real feel. Found this today on this forum and instantly bought a mouse for my laptop.

Below this will be links to 2 different large books. The first one is all things Navy... 384 pages worth. The second is about basic machines. Both of these are too large to attach as files so here are the links.
1. https://kevin-suchernick-q5sq.squarespace.com/s/USN-Airman-NAVEDTRA-14014.pdf
2. https://www.webpal.org/SAFE/aaarecovery/5_simple_technology/basic_machines.pdf

The files below are all different types of study materials I have come across that others on this forum and elsewhere have found useful. Ranging from job description, naval and aviation history, math, to basic machines. Feel free to use it as needed!

Hope this helps y'all! Again, let me know if you think there is something else i should add to my study material! Good Luck

 

[FlightEngineerBobby]

Future Aviators,

Greetings, I am the creator of ASTB Prep, a software product available on Android and iOS to help people prepare for the ASTB. When using the UAV Simulator in the product, you can now choose to use just Cardinal and Semi-Cardinal Directions (N, NE, E, etc.) or include 30º and 60º offsets of the drone direction (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, etc.). I'm still unsure if this update is being pushed out to all ASTB applicants, but at least you can now prepare for any possible scenario in the UAV section.

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I am continuously improving the product, and feedback would be constructive. Don't hesitate to DM me via air warriors or the developer page if you decide to use the product and have suggestions, questions, lesson suggestions, etc. I will try and get your recommendations implemented as fast as I can. Links to the products are below; please don't confuse this product with the app named "ASTB Tutoring." It is essentially a knock-off of what I have built with no lessons, no simulators, and a recurring fee. Good luck.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/astb-prep/id1549216388

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=astb.astb.astbprep

Two Scoops,

Radical! i use this app everyday. thanks for pushing these updates as well!

 

[FlightEngineerBobby]

My test is on September 07th. Giving me roughly one more week to prepare. My question is; should I shell out the $200 and buy a HOTAS stick and throttle or just pray for the best.

Disclaimer: I am studying academically daily.

 

[elariosa95]

My test is on September 07th. Giving me roughly one more week to prepare. My question is; should I shell out the $200 and buy a HOTAS stick and throttle or just pray for the best.

Disclaimer: I am studying academically daily.

Are you buying it online or in-person? I'm inclined to say yes either way, but the sooner you have it, the more practice time you'll have.

 

[ChandosT]

My test is on September 07th. Giving me roughly one more week to prepare. My question is; should I shell out the $200 and buy a HOTAS stick and throttle or just pray for the best.

Disclaimer: I am studying academically daily.

I’ve been using my Thrustmaster HOTAS One on the jantzen sim for a couple of weeks now and I’m now scoring 90’s on the hardest difficulty. Definitely worth it. If it does anything it gives you the muscle memory of how to react to the target as it jukes you out.

 

[FlightEngineerBobby]

and will it work with mac?

 

[ChandosT]

and will it work with mac?

Yes! I have it working on my PC and on my Mac. For mac you’ll have to spend $5 on an app called joystick mapper

 

[FlightEngineerBobby]

Yes! I have it working on my PC and on my Mac. For mac you’ll have to spend $5 on an app called joystick mapper

Sweet. I ordered it. It will be here tomorrow

 

[FlightEngineerBobby]

Dudes/ Dudettes, I’m taking these math tests like every day. What’s everyone’s scores usually average? I’m getting like 70s on most of these math tests. Good? Bad? Ugly?

Additionally, how are the AQR/PFAR/FOFAR scores generated?