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[JFinley]

Hey everyone, I took my first ASTB today. Unfortunately, I did not get the scores I wanted, or thought I'd get from how much I studied. Before I go further, I'd like to say I took my math yesterday, the system crashed and they said I'd have to come back and finish today. So, I continued this morning, and the test crashed about 5-6 more times. Was not a fan of that experience and I will be going to a different location in 31 days. I also did not like their X52 at all, but maybe I got too used to my own.

My final score was 46 4/5/5. I am very disappointed in this as I've studied for two months or more. I am fine with my OAR score, for that I honestly only care to pass it. But my ANIT and performance scores are insanely low, especially when compared to my sim scores on the app and the amount of ANIT cram cards I did. I watched a million aviation YouTube videos, did the UAV flashcards on top of all the stuff on the app. I truly felt like I was at the peak of the sims and ANIT knowledge. Also, because I am active duty I already knew a lot of nautical and historical stuff. I was super confident while in the sims this morning too. Just very disappointed but not giving up. Calling a different office and hopefully taking another test in December.

 

[ChillBeast69]

Hey everyone, I took my first ASTB today. Unfortunately, I did not get the scores I wanted, or thought I'd get from how much I studied. Before I go further, I'd like to say I took my math yesterday, the system crashed and they said I'd have to come back and finish today. So, I continued this morning, and the test crashed about 5-6 more times. Was not a fan of that experience and I will be going to a different location in 31 days. I also did not like their X52 at all, but maybe I got too used to my own.

My final score was 46 4/5/5. I am very disappointed in this as I've studied for two months or more. I am fine with my OAR score, for that I honestly only care to pass it. But my ANIT and performance scores are insanely low, especially when compared to my sim scores on the app and the amount of ANIT cram cards I did. I watched a million aviation YouTube videos, did the UAV flashcards on top of all the stuff on the app. I truly felt like I was at the peak of the sims and ANIT knowledge. Also, because I am active duty I already knew a lot of nautical and historical stuff. I was super confident while in the sims this morning too. Just very disappointed but not giving up. Calling a different office and hopefully taking another test in December.

Hey man, I would say try to keep studying the UAV portion. Try to get every single one correct in a quick succession. And as far as the stick and throttle portion goes I would really prioritize getting all the dichotic listening correct over being super close to the targets. That seems to be what worked for me. Good luck man you got this.

 

[JFinley]

Hey man, I would say try to keep studying the UAV portion. Try to get every single one correct in a quick succession. And as far as the stick and throttle portion goes I would really prioritize getting all the dichotic listening correct over being super close to the targets. That seems to be what worked for me. Good luck man you got this.

On the app I was getting 20/20 consistently with like a 1.4-1.6 sec average, Terrain was usually 17-20/20 with a 9-13 sec average, and I swore I heard it all right, but something definitely didn't go right somewhere I suppose. Thanks man.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

I'll be meeting with a recruiter, this Friday more than likely, to talk a bit more about becoming a Naval Aviator. I did mention that I wasn't interested in being an NFO, at least not as much as I am interested in being an aviator. He said we would talk more about it when I meet in person but he recommends that I add NFO as one of my designators since you're allowed up to 3. I can't remember, so please correct me, but if I did add NFO as another designator, wouldn't that lower my chances of being an aviator?

It doesn't lower your chances but, you may get selected for NFO. And if you reject NFO the Navy may not pick you up again. Only put NFO if you are 100% ok with being a NFO.

Only apply for what you want to be, if you are not interested in being an NFO don't put it down.

There have been times when they really needed NFO's and anyone that put both SNA and SNFO was immediately given a Pro Y for SNFO and declined for SNA.

 

[tarenr1213]

Hey everyone, I took my first ASTB today. Unfortunately, I did not get the scores I wanted, or thought I'd get from how much I studied. Before I go further, I'd like to say I took my math yesterday, the system crashed and they said I'd have to come back and finish today. So, I continued this morning, and the test crashed about 5-6 more times. Was not a fan of that experience and I will be going to a different location in 31 days. I also did not like their X52 at all, but maybe I got too used to my own.

My final score was 46 4/5/5. I am very disappointed in this as I've studied for two months or more. I am fine with my OAR score, for that I honestly only care to pass it. But my ANIT and performance scores are insanely low, especially when compared to my sim scores on the app and the amount of ANIT cram cards I did. I watched a million aviation YouTube videos, did the UAV flashcards on top of all the stuff on the app. I truly felt like I was at the peak of the sims and ANIT knowledge. Also, because I am active duty I already knew a lot of nautical and historical stuff. I was super confident while in the sims this morning too. Just very disappointed but not giving up. Calling a different office and hopefully taking another test in December.

Hi,
I am curious as to where you went to study for the test? I am looking to be taking the OAR test probably in the next month. I am currently working with an Officer Recruiter, but I want to prepare myself for what will be on the OAR instead of with the ASVAB. I currently have the ASVAB book and know a decent amount on it but I have been told the OAR test is different.

Thank you for any information that you can give me to better prepare myself for the test.

 

[JFinley]

Hi,
I am curious as to where you went to study for the test? I am looking to be taking the OAR test probably in the next month. I am currently working with an Officer Recruiter, but I want to prepare myself for what will be on the OAR instead of with the ASVAB. I currently have the ASVAB book and know a decent amount on it but I have been told the OAR test is different.

Thank you for any information that you can give me to better prepare myself for the test.

I used the ASTB Prep app, Barons ASTB book, the google drives linked here, cram flash cards for ANIT stuff, tons of YouTube videos on topics you’re not great at, and just what the people on the forum say about their own experiences when taking it.

Also another question for people who took the ASTB already. From memory the emergency procedures for the test explained the instructions as “E-Knob to low” for example. For that I would go all the way right because when calibrating the throttle, turning it right brought it to 0%, does that sound correct? Just want to make sure that wasn’t something I was doing wrong.

 

[ChillBeast69]

I used the ASTB Prep app, Barons ASTB book, the google drives linked here, cram flash cards for ANIT stuff, tons of YouTube videos on topics you’re not great at, and just what the people on the forum say about their own experiences when taking it.

Also another question for people who took the ASTB already. From memory the emergency procedures for the test explained the instructions as “E-Knob to low” for example. For that I would go all the way right because when calibrating the throttle, turning it right brought it to 0%, does that sound correct? Just want to make sure that wasn’t something I was doing wrong.

Hmm I don’t exactly remember but on my test I believe the values were either 0%, 100% or 50%. Try it out on the jantzen sim, I thought that was pretty close to the real thing. I don't exactly remember which way you turn the knobs on the real test though.

 

[Frostasy]

Hello,

I just wanted to know if the terrain identification part was timed. So the score that you get for terrain identification doesn't rely on how fast you answer the question? For the ASTB Prep app the terrain identification part is on a 30 second timer and there's also a learning mode that has no timer. I've seen some posts that mention this part of the ASTB was just a right/wrong test and wasn't like the UAV test that required speed. I wonder if it may just be better to study with no timer if that is the case.

 

[ChillBeast69]

Hello,

I just wanted to know if the terrain identification part was timed. So the score that you get for terrain identification doesn't rely on how fast you answer the question? For the ASTB Prep app the terrain identification part is on a 30 second timer and there's also a learning mode that has no timer. I've seen some posts that mention this part of the ASTB was just a right/wrong test and wasn't like the UAV test that required speed. I wonder if it may just be better to study with no timer if that is the case.

I believe there terrain portion was timed, it was probably 30 seconds like the app.

 

[BurntChips]

First time taking the ASTB today, scored as follows:

50 6/8/6, 3.9 GPA in Accounting. Recruiter said those are solid stats for SNA BDCP, so I will be applying with those scores.

Honestly the whole test did not seem as bad as I thought it would be. MST and MCT ended early for me, and so did the ANIT I think. I used Gomez and Kyle drives, along with the ASTB Prep App. The app is really good for the UAV portion, and the dichotic listening portion as well. If anyone's got any questions I'd be willing to help. Best thing I can recommend aside from studying is going in with a clear and well-rested mind. This does wonders for test taking.

 

[Tannonmerrill]

First time taking the ASTB today, scored as follows:

50 6/8/6, 3.9 GPA in Accounting. Recruiter said those are solid stats for SNA BDCP, so I will be applying with those scores.

Honestly the whole test did not seem as bad as I thought it would be. MST and MCT ended early for me, and so did the ANIT I think. I used Gomez and Kyle drives, along with the ASTB Prep App. The app is really good for the UAV portion, and the dichotic listening portion as well. If anyone's got any questions I'd be willing to help. Best thing I can recommend aside from studying is going in with a clear and well-rested mind. This does wonders for test taking.

Where did you find the Gomez and Kyle drives? Just want to make sure I am looking at the right app, its the $30.00 right?

 

[BurntChips]

Where did you find the Gomez and Kyle drives? Just want to make sure I am looking at the right app, its the $30.00 right?

This is the Kyle drive and Gomez Drive, and yes the app is $30, has a black emblem with a yellow star.

 

[jsnchwen]

Hey everyone, I took my first ASTB today. Unfortunately, I did not get the scores I wanted, or thought I'd get from how much I studied. Before I go further, I'd like to say I took my math yesterday, the system crashed and they said I'd have to come back and finish today. So, I continued this morning, and the test crashed about 5-6 more times. Was not a fan of that experience and I will be going to a different location in 31 days. I also did not like their X52 at all, but maybe I got too used to my own.

My final score was 46 4/5/5. I am very disappointed in this as I've studied for two months or more. I am fine with my OAR score, for that I honestly only care to pass it. But my ANIT and performance scores are insanely low, especially when compared to my sim scores on the app and the amount of ANIT cram cards I did. I watched a million aviation YouTube videos, did the UAV flashcards on top of all the stuff on the app. I truly felt like I was at the peak of the sims and ANIT knowledge. Also, because I am active duty I already knew a lot of nautical and historical stuff. I was super confident while in the sims this morning too. Just very disappointed but not giving up. Calling a different office and hopefully taking another test in December.

How much of an impact did those system crashes have on you?

It could just be nerves from taking it the first time; were the questions pretty similar to what you studied?

 

[charlie.waud]

Hello,

I took the ASTB for the first time and got a 51, 6/7/6. I plan on retaking but I have some questions about the PBM. What are the proper fire, engine, and propeller inputs during the emergency procedures section?

- Ben Welch says "Scenario 1 “engine fire”- Mixture to min, Fuel to min. Scenario 2 “Engine failure”- Mixture to full, fuel to full. Scenario 3- Mixture to full, Fuel to middle." (Jan 27, 2014) #76

- E6BFlightComp says "fire you set the engine rpm to 0%, the fuel to 0% and pressed the clutch button. Engine, rpm to 100%, fuel to 100% and press the clutch button. Last it was propeller, set engine to 100% and fuel to 50% and press the button". (Oct 9, 2019) #5,197

I understand that these two individuals made similar comments, however, on "Jantzen and Mike's ASTB trainer" there are different inputs for the emergency procedures. They are listed as follows: Fire Emergency - Fuel 100%, Engine 0%; Engine Emergency - Fuel 0%, Engine 100%; Propeller Emergency - Fuel 50%, Engine 100%.

If anyone knows which of these is correct please let me know. As for now, I don't think I will use the emergency situations portion of the trainer to avoid confusion. Below is the link for "Jantzen and Mike's ASTB trainer" if you want to check it out!

https://jomo1-1.github.io/ASTB-remade/

Thank you in advance to anyone who takes the time to reply and I will gladly answer anyone looking for advice for the exam via DM or this thread!

 

[BurntChips]

Hello,

I took the ASTB for the first time and got a 51, 6/7/6. I plan on retaking but I have some questions about the PBM. What are the proper fire, engine, and propeller inputs during the emergency procedures section?

- Ben Welch says "Scenario 1 “engine fire”- Mixture to min, Fuel to min. Scenario 2 “Engine failure”- Mixture to full, fuel to full. Scenario 3- Mixture to full, Fuel to middle." (Jan 27, 2014) #76

- E6BFlightComp says "fire you set the engine rpm to 0%, the fuel to 0% and pressed the clutch button. Engine, rpm to 100%, fuel to 100% and press the clutch button. Last it was propeller, set engine to 100% and fuel to 50% and press the button". (Oct 9, 2019) #5,197

I understand that these two individuals made similar comments, however, on "Jantzen and Mike's ASTB trainer" there are different inputs for the emergency procedures. They are listed as follows: Fire Emergency - Fuel 100%, Engine 0%; Engine Emergency - Fuel 0%, Engine 100%; Propeller Emergency - Fuel 50%, Engine 100%.

If anyone knows which of these is correct please let me know. As for now, I don't think I will use the emergency situations portion of the trainer to avoid confusion. Below is the link for "Jantzen and Mike's ASTB trainer" if you want to check it out!

https://jomo1-1.github.io/ASTB-remade/

Thank you in advance to anyone who takes the time to reply and I will gladly answer anyone looking for advice for the exam via DM or this thread!

For emergencies they give you all the correct procedures and respective dials/buttons to hit in order before you start that section of the exam. So just read what the test tells you, write them down you should be good to go.