72 on knowledge test.

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youngflyer

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Well. I have not begun my flight training and decided that I should knock out my ppl knowledge test. I got a 72:(. It is only 2 points from failing. I am only 15, turning 16 in may but when I turn 17, will this make the DPE get angry, or fail me much easier than If I got 90+. I have self studied all this stuff before I took the test and now that i have an official instructor, I am going to go over all of the stuff that I missed on the test. Test taking, atleast written tests have never been my stregth, but I always do great on practical tests, or times when I have to explain myself so I plan on doing a 100% perfect checkride and oral.
 
I think you'll be fine. It seems like you have the right attitude and you have a plan to fix it. Study the weak points on that exam like you said because the DPE will most likely focus the oral on that. Come prepared and you will be set.
 
Berkut said:
Wait a second, didn't you post a thread a few days ago stating that you got an 85?
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Yeah,
I really didnt want anyone to know that I did this bad at that time and I am unable to edit my post in the member announcement forum to put my real grade. Sorry!!!!!!!:banghead::banghead::banghead:
 
Did you get an 85 or a 72? I thought I just read a thread of yours the other day saying 85?

Anyways, to the question at hand. Heres the way I look at it... Try to score as high as possible, but as soon as you take the test, forget about the score. It doesn't mean anything. Whether you get a 100 or a 70 you have passed, and partially earned your right to take the practical. What matters now is being fully prepared for the practical when the time comes.

Think of it this way. What good would it be for the kid that scores a 100 on the written, when he bombs questions during the oral? Now lets look at your scenario. Who's gonna give a crap about your 72 , when you go into that oral, and your answering every question correct?

Have fun in your flight training, and don't skip or partially learn any steps. If it's mentioned in the PTS its gonna be fair game on the practical.
 
MikeOH58 said:
Did you get an 85 or a 72? I thought I just read a thread of yours the other day saying 85?

Anyways, to the question at hand. Heres the way I look at it... Try to score as high as possible, but as soon as you take the test, forget about the score. It doesn't mean anything. Whether you get a 100 or a 70 you have passed, and partially earned your right to take the practical. What matters now is being fully prepared for the practical when the time comes.

Think of it this way. What good would it be for the kid that scores a 100 on the written, when he bombs questions during the oral? Now lets look at your scenario. Who's gonna give a crap about your 72 , when you go into that oral, and your answering every question correct?

Have fun in your flight training, and don't skip or partially learn any steps. If it's mentioned in the PTS its gonna be fair game on the practical.
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Yeah. I plan on getting everything correct on oral and demonstrating perfect manuavers on the practical. Also, see above. That is the last time I am going to be scared to put my actual grade up their.
 
youngflyer said:
Yeah,
I really didnt want anyone to know that I did this bad at that time and I am unable to edit my post in the member announcement forum to put my real grade. Sorry!!!!!!!:banghead::banghead::banghead:
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Be honest with us, we're here to help.

Anyway, the DPE isn't going to be angry. He will almost certainly quiz you over the things you missed, but if you're well prepared overall then you shouldn't worry. You can always take the knowledge test again later if you're still worried about your score.

A 72 on your PPL written is far from a disaster. I've met people who had to take it two or three times to even pass.
 
Use that 72% as motivation to get a "100%" on the oral. The examiner will look at the score. Turn it into a positive.
 
youngflyer said:
What?
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The last thing you need to concern yourself with is the stupid exam. Want to spend your time doing something useful? Read the AIM, read it over and over and over again. Don't judge urself by that exam. You pass with a 70, it's a dumb test, you worked two points too hard. I think i may have got a 74 and i doubt i could pass the thing right now if i had to.
 
jynxyjoe said:
The last thing you need to concern yourself with is the stupid exam. Want to spend your time doing something useful? Read the AIM, read it over and over and over again. Don't judge urself by that exam. You pass with a 70, it's a dumb test, you worked two points too hard. I think i may have got a 74 and i doubt i could pass the thing right now if i had to.
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Ahhhh, I see. Yeah, I think I am going to focus my efforts on getting a 100 on the oral and the practical!
 
You will forever be handicaped by your low low score. No airline will ever hire you with such a low score. Sarcasm


I mean it's not like "somebody I know" that got a 70 on his.



Nobody really cares, just make certian you know your stuff for the oral.
 
Once the checkride is over your knowledge test score is no longer relevant to anything you'll be doing, and won't show up at a later date. "Someone" got a 72% on their instument written.. ::Shhhh:: :)
 
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