ASTB Boston

[PaulforASTB]

Hello,

I am writing my ASTB next Monday in Boston. I have been a rampant reader of the forums, and have studied hard in the past month, using much of the material posted on the website. I bought and studied these books, according the recommendation of people on here:
FAA Pilot's Handbook
Arco Master The Officer Candidate Tests
Arco Master the Military Flight Aptitude Tests
Barron's Military Flight Aptitude Tests

I also used atrickpay's guide, and multiple other sources. I have a few questions, if anyone can answer.

Mechanical Comprehension
- I am having trouble with the cam/set screw/contact point questions. Is there any more material, other than what I have listed that might help me with this and other mechanical comprehension? I find I am weak in some of the physics. I have looked at the "Marine Aviation Guidebook Supplement" but it is not very in-depth.

Aviation/Nautical:
- Do I need to know the colour of the clothing of people on ships (according to their roles)?
- I do not have very much information on the history of aviation as far as the US Navy goes. Do you know of any other material on this?

These are regarding the actual test:
- Can I bring a digital watch with a timer to the testing centre?
- Do I bring my own pencil/eraser?
- Will there be a choice between a paper version of the test and a digital version of the test? I have only practiced on paper, and think it might be difficult to transition.
- Is it cold or warm in the testing area...in the middle of summer?


Alright, I'll stop there! Thanks

 

[PaulforASTB]

even if you can answer 1 question, please help! thanks

 

[jpa140]

even if you can answer 1 question, please help! thanks

i just took mine here in San Diego....I only had my watch (not digital) on the table as well as pencils and test materials....anything else they tell you to take it off the table.

when i attempted the test previously...they left the ac running the whole weekend. i took it on a Monday and the place was freezing....luckily i wore a long sleeve buttoned up shirt.

they provided us with pencil and scratch paper....as far as which version paper or comp..it depends on them pretty much.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

from the discussions before I left it sounds as if San Diego is the only NRD that can administer the test via paper, and that is because of computer issues, now once the ASTB computers are finished being upgraded the new version is only on computer.

 

[SeaHawk2011]

My tip:
If you have to drive any long distance before you test, DO NOT lock you keys in the car when you stop in the middle of nowhere for gas.... (I came so close to missing the test...)

 

[PaulforASTB]

Unfortunately, SeaHawk2011, I am a person likely to do something like that! However, I do appreciate the advance warning.
I do have an 8-9 hour drive (arriving the day before).