I am having some trouble setting up my stick and throttle for the Jantzen sim. I downloaded Joystick Mapper and have been trying to connect to it, but am not really a computer person and am a little confused. Does anyone have any experience setting up the the stick and throttle with the Joystick Mapper on a Mac and can explain how to do it? Thanks!
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Milesrouillier
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Flash cards in my pdf, highlighted sections in the faa handbook for even more in depth knowledge, and the practice tests in the google drives.Whats the best cite to study for the Aviation and Nautical Information ANIT?
Hello everyone, long-time listener, and first-time caller. Just finished my ASTB and want to give my run down of the test, along with the study materials I used. I studied hardcore for about a week (4-5 hours a day).
I will link everything I used at the bottom of this post.
Thank you all for the incredible information provided in this thread. I thought I was dumb after reading this thread, but good scores are possible.
Major: Finance
GPA: 3.2
AGE/Year: 20/Senior
GOAL: SNA
OAR: 65
AQR: 8
PFAR: 8
FOFAR: 8
Math:
This section was honestly way easier than I thought it was going to be. I got basic algebra, geometry, complex problems involving the volume of different prisms, root problems, multiplication matrices, and exponent problems (involving a lot of different rules). I also got an interesting question involving the term "L" at the end of a sequence, which I had never seen. It has something to do with Log. For this section, I studied using the super long ASTB math practice set (something like 100 questions), both Kyle and Gomez drives, and watched the Organic Chemistry tutor on YouTube for help with concepts I didn't know. I found it particularly helpful to try and visualize the concepts in my head while solving to better understand how the problem worked. I didn't get any work-time problems, DRT problems, or log base exponent problems.
Reading:
Straightforward, really dry. Try your best to understand the passages by breaking them down. I found reading out loud made this section easier.
Mechanical:
This section was also easier than I thought it would be. Had simple pulley single problems (fixed vs movable), simple inertia problems, horizontal velocity, mechanical advantage, and electrical problems involving simple circuits and definitions (Ohms for example.) MA of pulleys equals the number of supporting strands. There is a YouTube video by Smarter Every Day that helped me visualize pulleys. I also used the Kyle and Gomez drives for this. Again, taking time to visualize each concept helped me find the solution.
ANIT:
This section was also easier than I thought it would be. Every question had a one-word answer. I had questions on control surfaces, a lot of questions regarding elevators on an aircraft, and one naval history question. No nautical-themed questions. I used the CRAM flashcards for this and they were sufficient.
UAV:
This is where the ASTB Prep App helped me the most. I prepped using rapid-fire mode on the app and that reflected on the test. I also use the paper compass method during practice and the test. I got every question right, most in under 3 secs. Some questions took me longer than others (5-6 sec) but that didn't seem to affect my score.
NATFI:
Another straightforward section, pick the best choice and move on. Don't dwell on answers.
Dichotic Listening:
I studied using the ASTB prep app. The test was the same, although the target ear switched between left and right during the actual test. I removed the headphones on the non-target side and didn't miss any. Get the hang of it before the test and you'll be good.
Stick and Throttle:
I splurged and bought the X52 throttle and oh boy it worked. I was consistently scoring a 18-20% on the ASTB Prep App sim. The test seems a lot smoother than the prep app. I practiced throttle and stick separately and then together. I thought I did horrible on the stick tracking, but I powered through. Take the time and breath. I missed a couple of numbers on the S+T+Dichotic Listening and still scored well. DO NOT STRESS, I thought I was doing so bad, but I passed.
Stick, Throttle, Emergency Procedures:
I thought this section was going to tank my score. I'm fairly certain my test glitched because I never saw the combinations for the knobs for each emergency. I guessed on every one and I think I guessed correctly because Fire and Engine went away, but Prop wouldn't when I pressed the clutch. I thought this was going to tank my score and I believe I would have scored a 9 if I had the correct combinations.
THANK YOU ALL!!! PLEASE REACH OUT WITH ANY QUESTIONS!
LINKS!!!
ANIT CRAM FLASHCARDS
GOMEZ DRIVE
KYLE DRIVE
A BUNCH OF MATH QUESTIONS
FREE STICK+THROTTLE SIM
SMARTER EVERY DAY PULLEY VIDEO
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY TUTOR
I will link everything I used at the bottom of this post.
Thank you all for the incredible information provided in this thread. I thought I was dumb after reading this thread, but good scores are possible.
Major: Finance
GPA: 3.2
AGE/Year: 20/Senior
GOAL: SNA
OAR: 65
AQR: 8
PFAR: 8
FOFAR: 8
Math:
This section was honestly way easier than I thought it was going to be. I got basic algebra, geometry, complex problems involving the volume of different prisms, root problems, multiplication matrices, and exponent problems (involving a lot of different rules). I also got an interesting question involving the term "L" at the end of a sequence, which I had never seen. It has something to do with Log. For this section, I studied using the super long ASTB math practice set (something like 100 questions), both Kyle and Gomez drives, and watched the Organic Chemistry tutor on YouTube for help with concepts I didn't know. I found it particularly helpful to try and visualize the concepts in my head while solving to better understand how the problem worked. I didn't get any work-time problems, DRT problems, or log base exponent problems.
Reading:
Straightforward, really dry. Try your best to understand the passages by breaking them down. I found reading out loud made this section easier.
Mechanical:
This section was also easier than I thought it would be. Had simple pulley single problems (fixed vs movable), simple inertia problems, horizontal velocity, mechanical advantage, and electrical problems involving simple circuits and definitions (Ohms for example.) MA of pulleys equals the number of supporting strands. There is a YouTube video by Smarter Every Day that helped me visualize pulleys. I also used the Kyle and Gomez drives for this. Again, taking time to visualize each concept helped me find the solution.
ANIT:
This section was also easier than I thought it would be. Every question had a one-word answer. I had questions on control surfaces, a lot of questions regarding elevators on an aircraft, and one naval history question. No nautical-themed questions. I used the CRAM flashcards for this and they were sufficient.
UAV:
This is where the ASTB Prep App helped me the most. I prepped using rapid-fire mode on the app and that reflected on the test. I also use the paper compass method during practice and the test. I got every question right, most in under 3 secs. Some questions took me longer than others (5-6 sec) but that didn't seem to affect my score.
NATFI:
Another straightforward section, pick the best choice and move on. Don't dwell on answers.
Dichotic Listening:
I studied using the ASTB prep app. The test was the same, although the target ear switched between left and right during the actual test. I removed the headphones on the non-target side and didn't miss any. Get the hang of it before the test and you'll be good.
Stick and Throttle:
I splurged and bought the X52 throttle and oh boy it worked. I was consistently scoring a 18-20% on the ASTB Prep App sim. The test seems a lot smoother than the prep app. I practiced throttle and stick separately and then together. I thought I did horrible on the stick tracking, but I powered through. Take the time and breath. I missed a couple of numbers on the S+T+Dichotic Listening and still scored well. DO NOT STRESS, I thought I was doing so bad, but I passed.
Stick, Throttle, Emergency Procedures:
I thought this section was going to tank my score. I'm fairly certain my test glitched because I never saw the combinations for the knobs for each emergency. I guessed on every one and I think I guessed correctly because Fire and Engine went away, but Prop wouldn't when I pressed the clutch. I thought this was going to tank my score and I believe I would have scored a 9 if I had the correct combinations.
THANK YOU ALL!!! PLEASE REACH OUT WITH ANY QUESTIONS!
LINKS!!!
ANIT CRAM FLASHCARDS
GOMEZ DRIVE
KYLE DRIVE
A BUNCH OF MATH QUESTIONS
FREE STICK+THROTTLE SIM
SMARTER EVERY DAY PULLEY VIDEO
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY TUTOR
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georgethegreat
New Member
Just got my x52's in the mail. Running on a windows computer, and I have them plugged in and they are on but not connected to the computer. Anyone know how I can get them to work?
What would you say were your strong/weak areas before studying? I’m taking mine in 12 days and I’m trying to dial in what I need to study mostHello everyone, long-time listener, and first-time caller. Just finished my ASTB and want to give my run down of the test, along with the study materials I used. I studied hardcore for about a week (4-5 hours a day).
I will link everything I used at the bottom of this post.
Thank you all for the incredible information provided in this thread. I thought I was dumb after reading this thread, but good scores are possible.
Major: Finance
GPA: 3.2
AGE/Year: 20/Senior
GOAL: SNA
OAR: 65
AQR: 8
PFAR: 8
FOFAR: 8
Math:
This section was honestly way easier than I thought it was going to be. I got basic algebra, geometry, complex problems involving the volume of different prisms, root problems, multiplication matrices, and exponent problems (involving a lot of different rules). I also got an interesting question involving the term "L" at the end of a sequence, which I had never seen. It has something to do with Log. For this section, I studied using the super long ASTB math practice set (something like 100 questions), both Kyle and Gomez drives, and watched the Organic Chemistry tutor on YouTube for help with concepts I didn't know. I found it particularly helpful to try and visualize the concepts in my head while solving to better understand how the problem worked. I didn't get any work-time problems, DRT problems, or log base exponent problems.
Reading:
Straightforward, really dry. Try your best to understand the passages by breaking them down. I found reading out loud made this section easier.
Mechanical:
This section was also easier than I thought it would be. Had simple pulley single problems (fixed vs movable), simple inertia problems, horizontal velocity, mechanical advantage, and electrical problems involving simple circuits and definitions (Ohms for example.) MA of pulleys equals the number of supporting strands. There is a YouTube video by Smarter Every Day that helped me visualize pulleys. I also used the Kyle and Gomez drives for this. Again, taking time to visualize each concept helped me find the solution.
ANIT:
This section was also easier than I thought it would be. Every question had a one-word answer. I had questions on control services, a lot of questions regarding elevators on an aircraft, and one naval history question. No nautical-themed questions. I used the CRAM flashcards for this and they were sufficient.
UAV:
This is where the ASTB Prep App helped me the most. I prepped using rapid-fire mode on the app and that reflected on the test. I also use the paper compass method during practice and the test. I got every question right, most in under 3 secs. Some questions took me longer than others (5-6 sec) but that didn't seem to affect my score.
NATFI:
Another straightforward section, pick the best choice and move on. Don't dwell on answers.
Dichotic Listening:
I studied using the ASTB prep app. The test was the same, although the target ear switched between left and right during the actual test. I removed the headphones on the non-target side and didn't miss any. Get the hang of it before the test and you'll be good.
Stick and Throttle:
I splurged and bought the X52 throttle and oh boy it worked. I was consistently scoring a 18-20% on the ASTB Prep App sim. The test seems a lot smoother than the prep app. I practiced throttle and stick separately and then together. I thought I did horrible on the stick tracking, but I powered through. Take the time and breath. I missed a couple of numbers on the S+T+Dichotic Listening and still scored well. DO NOT STRESS, I thought I was doing so bad, but I passed.
Stick, Throttle, Emergency Procedures:
I thought this section was going to tank my score. I'm fairly certain my test glitched because I never saw the combinations for the knobs for each emergency. I guessed on every one and I think I guessed correctly because Fire and Engine went away, but Prop wouldn't when I pressed the clutch. I thought this was going to tank my score and I believe I would have scored a 9 if I had the correct combinations.
THANK YOU ALL!!! PLEASE REACH OUT WITH ANY QUESTIONS!
LINKS!!!
ANIT CRAM FLASHCARDS
GOMEZ DRIVE
KYLE DRIVE
A BUNCH OF MATH QUESTIONS
FREE STICK+THROTTLE SIM
SMARTER EVERY DAY PULLEY VIDEO
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY TUTOR
The hardest part for me was relearning simple concepts I hadn't seen in a while. The concepts that were on the test were concepts I learned in High school and it was difficult for me to recall the right way to solve the problems, especially exponent rules. The long list of math questions I linked was great to refresh my memory. I used The Organic Chemistry Tutor for any concepts I couldn't remember. This was also the same with the Mechanical portion. I have past aviation experience, but if I didn't the ANIT portion would have been a lot harder, so I would focus on that as well.What would you say were your strong/weak areas before studying? I’m taking mine in 12 days and I’m trying to dial in what I need to study most
georgethegreat
New Member
Did you use the x52 on a mac?Hello everyone, long-time listener, and first-time caller. Just finished my ASTB and want to give my run down of the test, along with the study materials I used. I studied hardcore for about a week (4-5 hours a day).
I will link everything I used at the bottom of this post.
Thank you all for the incredible information provided in this thread. I thought I was dumb after reading this thread, but good scores are possible.
Major: Finance
GPA: 3.2
AGE/Year: 20/Senior
GOAL: SNA
OAR: 65
AQR: 8
PFAR: 8
FOFAR: 8
Math:
This section was honestly way easier than I thought it was going to be. I got basic algebra, geometry, complex problems involving the volume of different prisms, root problems, multiplication matrices, and exponent problems (involving a lot of different rules). I also got an interesting question involving the term "L" at the end of a sequence, which I had never seen. It has something to do with Log. For this section, I studied using the super long ASTB math practice set (something like 100 questions), both Kyle and Gomez drives, and watched the Organic Chemistry tutor on YouTube for help with concepts I didn't know. I found it particularly helpful to try and visualize the concepts in my head while solving to better understand how the problem worked. I didn't get any work-time problems, DRT problems, or log base exponent problems.
Reading:
Straightforward, really dry. Try your best to understand the passages by breaking them down. I found reading out loud made this section easier.
Mechanical:
This section was also easier than I thought it would be. Had simple pulley single problems (fixed vs movable), simple inertia problems, horizontal velocity, mechanical advantage, and electrical problems involving simple circuits and definitions (Ohms for example.) MA of pulleys equals the number of supporting strands. There is a YouTube video by Smarter Every Day that helped me visualize pulleys. I also used the Kyle and Gomez drives for this. Again, taking time to visualize each concept helped me find the solution.
ANIT:
This section was also easier than I thought it would be. Every question had a one-word answer. I had questions on control services, a lot of questions regarding elevators on an aircraft, and one naval history question. No nautical-themed questions. I used the CRAM flashcards for this and they were sufficient.
UAV:
This is where the ASTB Prep App helped me the most. I prepped using rapid-fire mode on the app and that reflected on the test. I also use the paper compass method during practice and the test. I got every question right, most in under 3 secs. Some questions took me longer than others (5-6 sec) but that didn't seem to affect my score.
NATFI:
Another straightforward section, pick the best choice and move on. Don't dwell on answers.
Dichotic Listening:
I studied using the ASTB prep app. The test was the same, although the target ear switched between left and right during the actual test. I removed the headphones on the non-target side and didn't miss any. Get the hang of it before the test and you'll be good.
Stick and Throttle:
I splurged and bought the X52 throttle and oh boy it worked. I was consistently scoring a 18-20% on the ASTB Prep App sim. The test seems a lot smoother than the prep app. I practiced throttle and stick separately and then together. I thought I did horrible on the stick tracking, but I powered through. Take the time and breath. I missed a couple of numbers on the S+T+Dichotic Listening and still scored well. DO NOT STRESS, I thought I was doing so bad, but I passed.
Stick, Throttle, Emergency Procedures:
I thought this section was going to tank my score. I'm fairly certain my test glitched because I never saw the combinations for the knobs for each emergency. I guessed on every one and I think I guessed correctly because Fire and Engine went away, but Prop wouldn't when I pressed the clutch. I thought this was going to tank my score and I believe I would have scored a 9 if I had the correct combinations.
THANK YOU ALL!!! PLEASE REACH OUT WITH ANY QUESTIONS!
LINKS!!!
ANIT CRAM FLASHCARDS
GOMEZ DRIVE
KYLE DRIVE
A BUNCH OF MATH QUESTIONS
FREE STICK+THROTTLE SIM
SMARTER EVERY DAY PULLEY VIDEO
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY TUTOR
You think those questions in the drive are pretty similar to the actual thing right? I feel pretty ok with ANIT and Math as im still in college and have my commercial single and multi pilot licenses. Math ive pretty much ignored matrices and Sin/cos/tan as I feel it will take too much time away from more important subjects but have been brushing up on everything else. Mech has been my weakest for sure, i never learned many of those concepts really in depth particularly physics such as the ball flight questions so thats what im most worried about. I've been getting pretty good scores on the app for math/mech/anit but also worried that its becoming more memorization than concepts on some of the questions and that I'm becoming a little complacent with them. So just keep running through the drives would be your recommendation?The hardest part for me was relearning simple concepts I hadn't seen in a while. The concepts that were on the test were concepts I learned in High school and it was difficult for me to recall the right way to solve the problems, especially exponent rules. The long list of math questions I linked was great to refresh my memory. I used The Organic Chemistry Tutor for any concepts I couldn't remember. This was also the same with the Mechanical portion. I have past aviation experience, but if I didn't the ANIT portion would have been a lot harder, so I would focus on that as well.
YesDid you use the x52 on a mac?
Yes, very similar. The practice test in Kyle was the closest, but the practice tests in Gomez were helpful as well. They both had questions that were very close to questions I saw on the test. I would recommend knowing simple matrix multiplication. Learning it took about 5 minutes and had a matrix question on the test. I didn't have any SIN/COS/TAN questions on mine but had to know a^2+b^2=c^2. I would also know simple triangle rules like all degrees add up to 180, different types of triangles, etc. I had a question relating to the horizontal velocity of a ball over time which tripped me up a bit, so I would def review that. All things are pulled to the ground by gravity equally at the same speed. I found the app was easier than the test on math and harder than the test on mechanical.You think those questions in the drive are pretty similar to the actual thing right? I feel pretty ok with ANIT and Math as im still in college and have my commercial single and multi pilot licenses. Math ive pretty much ignored matrices and Sin/cos/tan as I feel it will take too much time away from more important subjects but have been brushing up on everything else. Mech has been my weakest for sure, i never learned many of those concepts really in depth particularly physics such as the ball flight questions so thats what im most worried about. I've been getting pretty good scores on the app for math/mech/anit but also worried that its becoming more memorization than concepts on some of the questions and that I'm becoming a little complacent with them. So just keep running through the drives would be your recommendation?
I think I should be good on the simple triangle stuff like that but ill definitely keep using the drives and look into matrices as well. Thank you for your help!Yes
Yes, very similar. The practice test in Kyle was the closest, but the practice tests in Gomez were helpful as well. They both had questions that were very close to questions I saw on the test. I would recommend knowing simple matrix multiplication. Learning it took about 5 minutes and had a matrix question on the test. I didn't have any SIN/COS/TAN questions on mine but had to know a^2+b^2=c^2. I would also know simple triangle rules like all degrees add up to 180, different types of triangles, etc. I had a question relating to the horizontal velocity of a ball over time which tripped me up a bit, so I would def review that. All things are pulled to the ground by gravity equally. I found the app was easier than the test on math and harder than the test on mechanical.
Just finished my first ASTB attempt and received scores that I was not expecting. The OAR score was fine but my PBM scores were not to my liking at all.
My first attempt gave me 55 OAR 6/5/4 on the pilot section and I was confused as to how I managed to score so low.
On both the UAV section and terrain identification section I was doing very good.
My average UAV practice is around 95% at a reaction time of 2 seconds and that translated well to my actual test
I have a solid technique for the terrain identification as well and was confident in my answers.
The issue comes with the stick and throttle section as the stick and throttle at the test site were in terrible condition it seems.
The throttle only moved the cursor when it was in the top quarter and the whole bottom 3/4 didn’t seem to do anything but move the cursor down it felt like I was using only 1/4 of the axis. It also was crunchy and clicked all over making the movement not smooth.
I also believe I messed up the dichotic listening section as I practiced on an application that didn’t have the target ear system so I was responding odd on the throttle and even on the stick at both times.
I hope this was the issue that really trashed the score since I don’t understand how with such bad controllers I could get the cursors more accurate.
Is there an application that is on PC where you can practice the throttle and stick section with a HOTAS since I own one I use for flight simulation.
Does anyone have any experience with this and could offer some advice for the next attempt?
My first attempt gave me 55 OAR 6/5/4 on the pilot section and I was confused as to how I managed to score so low.
On both the UAV section and terrain identification section I was doing very good.
My average UAV practice is around 95% at a reaction time of 2 seconds and that translated well to my actual test
I have a solid technique for the terrain identification as well and was confident in my answers.
The issue comes with the stick and throttle section as the stick and throttle at the test site were in terrible condition it seems.
The throttle only moved the cursor when it was in the top quarter and the whole bottom 3/4 didn’t seem to do anything but move the cursor down it felt like I was using only 1/4 of the axis. It also was crunchy and clicked all over making the movement not smooth.
I also believe I messed up the dichotic listening section as I practiced on an application that didn’t have the target ear system so I was responding odd on the throttle and even on the stick at both times.
I hope this was the issue that really trashed the score since I don’t understand how with such bad controllers I could get the cursors more accurate.
Is there an application that is on PC where you can practice the throttle and stick section with a HOTAS since I own one I use for flight simulation.
Does anyone have any experience with this and could offer some advice for the next attempt?
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georgethegreat
New Member
Hey guys. Finally got my x52s working on the Jantzen sim. I cannot get it to go full screen though. Pressing F11 doesn't work. Any ideas?
airgetlaam
Laam
Hello all,
Taking my ASTB on 1/22 (this Wednesday), any last minute tips, $0.02, or advice anyone would like to give?
For reference, my practice exam scores have all been around 88-95%, UAV is around 98%, and TID is 80% on the app but I can probably get that better in the next couple days. I've been doing flashcards nightly. Not sure what else to implement into the study plan except, do more practice problems and such but anything will help.
Thanks,
Laam
Taking my ASTB on 1/22 (this Wednesday), any last minute tips, $0.02, or advice anyone would like to give?
For reference, my practice exam scores have all been around 88-95%, UAV is around 98%, and TID is 80% on the app but I can probably get that better in the next couple days. I've been doing flashcards nightly. Not sure what else to implement into the study plan except, do more practice problems and such but anything will help.
Thanks,
Laam
ChillBeast69
Well-Known Member
Focus more on getting a good night sleep, staying hydrated, and not spazzing out the day of the test. Relax.Hello all,
Taking my ASTB on 1/22 (this Wednesday), any last minute tips, $0.02, or advice anyone would like to give?
For reference, my practice exam scores have all been around 88-95%, UAV is around 98%, and TID is 80% on the app but I can probably get that better in the next couple days. I've been doing flashcards nightly. Not sure what else to implement into the study plan except, do more practice problems and such but anything will help.
Thanks,
Laam
Good luck!