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pljenkins said:
This.

You have one mission when it comes to the written: Pass the written. Forget trying to actually learn the material, just memorize the answers. It sounds daunting but it is much easier then it sounds as you will effectively be doing "word association". The questions in the study guide are word for word the questions on the exam. You will actually LEARN the material during the course, so just concentrate on getting through the written.
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sorry but I have pride in what I do. im going to learn this, not memorize it.
 
e30guy said:
I have gotten the ASA ATP Prepware and just go through the questions when I get a free minute. I hope by the time I go to class I will have it down.
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You will. I'm not sure about ASA software but I imagine it's similar to Gleim. I took the practice tests over and over and after awhile, you just start recognizing the correct answer before you even read the question.
 
pljenkins said:
This.

You have one mission when it comes to the written: Pass the written. Forget trying to actually learn the material, just memorize the answers. It sounds daunting but it is much easier then it sounds as you will effectively be doing "word association". The questions in the study guide are word for word the questions on the exam. You will actually LEARN the material during the course, so just concentrate on getting through the written.
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This, again. Getting though the ADX really isn't all that hard, just go though the gliem and you'll be fine. Literally the questions are word for word between the gliem and ADX. If IFOD is anything like Jeppesen, they will prepare you more than sufficiently to get though the ADX just fine, I wouldn't be too worried about getting though it before class.

I will say though, the FAA O&P was pretty hard and stressed me out quite a bit, that's where the practical knowledge of everything you learned comes together and a FAA examiner can call you out on BS. I would not take that part of the certification lightly.

manniax said:
I'm sure one of your connections could teach you how to perform a weight and balance calculation.
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Lol. The BE1900/DC9/B727 CG questions in the gliem are pretty simple.
 
CRJInTheHeartOfTexas said:
sorry but I have pride in what I do. im going to learn this, not memorize it.
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I could be wrong, but it seems that you still aren't actually reading our posts here. Either that or you're simply a "work harder, not smarter" kind of guy. Time and time again it has been said that the ADX really is all about memorization. Any FAA written is. It's also been said repeatedly that you WILL learn the PTS to pass your FAA Oral and Practical in class, if you put the time and effort in. And it's been stated numerous times that you won't actually learn how to dispatch until you're on the job.

There really are a lot of people on here that know what they are talking about, through years of experience. The advice given is realistic and helpful. Do yourself a huge favor and stop fighting it...
 
As someone that just took this thing a month ago and passed with flying colors, listen to what the majority of people on here are telling you. Remember the answers on the written through word association or however you have to do it, but don't overly concern yourself with the "why's and the how's". You'll just flood your brain with information that doesn't really need to be in there long term. Don't get me wrong, there are things that are very useful in there, but I would just focus on passing at this point and moving forward from there with the information that is relevant to passing the O&P.

CRJ, I've been lurking on this forum for about four months and have seen you dig yourself into a pretty decent hole. Nearly everyone with a JC membership has given you every piece of advice they can give. They have also given you every opportunity to take the high road and perhaps make a few corrections regarding your approach to "networking". If EVERYONE has an issue with you, I'd probably just go ahead and make some changes as soon as possible. Also, go for it, "learn" the methods you'll never use again, maybe you'll become the world's foremost expert on difficult methods of calculating weight and balance for planes nobody uses. Good luck to you.

I'll end by saying that I appreciate the information everyone has provided on this forum. You have all helped me in my career choice, school selection, and ultimately where I should start if I want to end up at a mainline carrier one day. After one month of getting my license I took a job at a regional and just finished my first week of indoc. I'm really excited to be in this community and maybe I'll run into some of you in the future!


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Yep. Advice is advice. When multiple people tell you the same thing, it is wise to listen. No one is making anybody do anything against their will, but many here have practical, real-world experience, and that trumps the classroom. It isn't wise to burn bridges in such a small community.

Personally, I have just landed at a major, but have no practical dispatch experience. I have read every post in this sub-forum with the sole purpose of being as prepared as possible for what my future holds. I'll take any free advice people throw my way.
 
R2D said:
Yep. Advice is advice. When multiple people tell you the same thing, it is wise to listen. No one is making anybody do anything against their will, but many here have practical, real-world experience, and that trumps the classroom. It isn't wise to burn bridges in such a small community.

Personally, I have just landed at a major, but have no practical dispatch experience. I have read every post in this sub-forum with the sole purpose of being as prepared as possible for what my future holds. I'll take any free advice people throw my way.
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Good luck, you hit the lottery, don't blow it
 
Lunchbox0311 said:
As someone that just took this thing a month ago and passed with flying colors, listen to what the majority of people on here are telling you. Remember the answers on the written through word association or however you have to do it, but don't overly concern yourself with the "why's and the how's". You'll just flood your brain with information that doesn't really need to be in there long term. Don't get me wrong, there are things that are very useful in there, but I would just focus on passing at this point and moving forward from there with the information that is relevant to passing the O&P.

CRJ, I've been lurking on this forum for about four months and have seen you dig yourself into a pretty decent hole. Nearly everyone with a JC membership has given you every piece of advice they can give. They have also given you every opportunity to take the high road and perhaps make a few corrections regarding your approach to "networking". If EVERYONE has an issue with you, I'd probably just go ahead and make some changes as soon as possible. Also, go for it, "learn" the methods you'll never use again, maybe you'll become the world's foremost expert on difficult methods of calculating weight and balance for planes nobody uses. Good luck to you.

I'll end by saying that I appreciate the information everyone has provided on this forum. You have all helped me in my career choice, school selection, and ultimately where I should start if I want to end up at a mainline carrier one day. After one month of getting my license I took a job at a regional and just finished my first week of indoc. I'm really excited to be in this community and maybe I'll run into some of you in the future!


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Thanks for the positive support. You'll fit in well here.
 
There is literally no reason to bother trying to study any FAA written with the intent of learning from it. Cram for it, memorize the answers, and dump the info from your brain. Every single FAA written test I have taken has had absolutely nothing to do with being successful at flying or dispatching.
 
Figby said:
There is literally no reason to bother trying to study any FAA written with the intent of learning from it. Cram for it, memorize the answers, and dump the info from your brain. Every single FAA written test I have taken has had absolutely nothing to do with being successful at flying or dispatching.
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True statement.
 
Also IIRC, there were like 4-6 questions that weren't in the test prep but also didn't count against you if you were wrong. Something about FAA test questions to add to the actual test at a later date. Anyone else get that?
 
pljenkins said:
Suit yourself, but I'm here to tell you, you are wasting your time. I am willing to wager at least 90% of the active dispatchers in America dealt with the written by memorizing the answers..

But what do I know.. I'm just a dispatcher.
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I'll vouch for that. Memorization FTW!


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womanpilot73 said:
Also IIRC, there were like 4-6 questions that weren't in the test prep but also didn't count against you if you were wrong. Something about FAA test questions to add to the actual test at a later date. Anyone else get that?
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Yeah. I recall the first two or three questions I saw were completely wild to me. I freaked out a little before getting into a good groove. I think I had the whole thing done in under 30 minutes, but was still nervous about passing, though.
 
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