ADX knowledge test

pilotmike327

pilotmike327

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Question: if I fail the adx test and retake it, does it look bad when applying for a job or do employers not even look at that?
 
They have no idea how many times you took the test to get your certificate.
Unless you say something, they never will.
 
Know someone who took it 3 times, employers never know, I believe you must wait a week between attempts tho.
 
I have never had an employer ask me how many times I took the ADX test or what my score was. I passed, and took it once. They also never ask how long your Oral was (mine lasted me an hour and fifteen minutes).
 
Sweet. Thanks guys. I'm heading back to MIA in 2 weeks and wanted to knock out the knowledge test before going back. I was worried that I would need to study a bit more but if I can retake it again, I'll at least give it a shot.
 
Hey, just study your butt off for the next two weeks. What else do you have to do (unless you're working full time)? Go in knowing you're going to kick butt and take names. Confidence is priceless. You can pass it at 70%, but you'll be more confident during job interviews if you know you nailed it. Just MHO.
 
Haha, yea that's the plan. My family is in the process of moving to a new house so I don't have much free time. Things should start to settle down in the next few days so I will start then.

P.S: Moving.Sucks.
 
Missed it by 1 point..I rather miss it by 50 than 1 point!

Oh well, 1 month to buckle down and study study study.
 
Just to toss in my 2 cents.

I actually used Sheppard Air test prep to study for the ADX. A lot of pilots use it to study for the ATP. However, I highly recommend it, though. If you call them back after taking it and tell them about validation questions, general info, questions worded differently, you'll get some money back.

Also, I made a 98 on it.
 
Sheppard Air hands down blows anything other prep tool I've seen out of the water. Nothing else close.
 
Hey everyone,
I have been reading various study tips for the ADX test. I wanted to ask if anyone thought writing down or typing all of the questions from my ATP book with the answers would be a good idea? I received my book a few days ago. At this point, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by some of the questions. Iv'e read in previous forum posts to not worry about what the stuff means...just memorize it. Seems easier said than done, there are so many abbreviated words that make the text/context hard to even understand. Should I learn the abbreviations? Seems to me I will need to know them one day. If anyone has any advice, let me know!
 
The first couple of times you go through the ATP book studying the questions will be overwhelming.

Definitely learn the abbreviations. That can only help you.

As for typing them out... I wouldn't put that much effort into it. Plus, when you register for Sheffield, you'll have access to all the ADX questions separated out. They've already typed it up for you! They offer it in several different formats, so just pick the one that is easiest for you.
 
I completely agree with Rogo. The computer software is very helpful and accelerated my memorization. As far as learning it all, you'll get that in school. But being ready to pass the ADX when u arrive at school will help immensely!
 
womanpilot73 said:
I completely agree with Rogo. The computer software is very helpful and accelerated my memorization. As far as learning it all, you'll get that in school. But being ready to pass the ADX when u arrive at school will help immensely!
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I know am responding to a really old thread, but I am studying for the ADX and had a question (thought I'll read through rather than ask a redundant question). So one has to take the written ADX at some point during the 6 weeks school, and an oral at the end, is there another written/oral exam apart from that? I am using the Gleim ATP book, and am a bit overwhelmed as well. Basically, I feel like it is taking me too long to do the necessary calculations (for questions involving charts etc.) to get to the right answers. Is time a factor in the ADX written exam? How many questions are there, and how much time does one have? Any other helpful tips, apart from the gleim course study software?
 
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I know am responding to a really old thread, but I am studying for the ADX and had a question (thought I'll read through rather than ask a redundant question). So one has to take the written ADX at some point during the 6 weeks school, and an oral at the end, is there another written/oral exam apart from that? I am using the Gleim ATP book, and am a bit overwhelmed as well. Basically, I feel like it is taking me too long to do the necessary calculations (for questions involving charts etc.) to get to the right answers. Is time a factor in the ADX written exam? How many questions are there, and how much time does one have? Any other helpful tips, apart from the gleim course study software?
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I believe it was around 75-80 questions. I am sure whatever school you go to will give you quizzes and tests but as far as the FAA goes its one written and one practical. I highly recommend using Sheppard Air test prep. Its like $80 well spent. Its basically a memorization aid. People like to harp about understanding concepts and that sounds great on paper but is a big waste of time for this test. The vast majority of the questions on the ADX are useless to learn. In the industry, you will never look at the majority of those charts or do ANY of the math computations. There are plenty of concepts they question about regarding regs, aerodynamics, etc that you will use, and they will be thoroughly covered in class. Use their study techniques provided and pass the useless written rather than use up brain space on things you will never use. If you use Sheppard, time will not be factor. I don't even remember how much time they gave us but I was out the door in 20 min w/ an 85% score which is 15% too many.
 
IADspotter said:
I am using the Gleim ATP book, and am a bit overwhelmed as well. Basically, I feel like it is taking me too long to do the necessary calculations (for questions involving charts etc.) to get to the right answers. Is time a factor in the ADX written exam?
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+1 on Sheppard Air. Don't worry about working the problems, just memorize the answers and move on. I've taken several FAA written exams for various pilot licenses and used this same strategy on all of them. Many times the subject material is outdated anyway (performance questions on 727s and DC9s, RMI instruments, etc..). Just check the box on passing the ADX so you can focus on preparing for your practical exam.
 
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