ADX test
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manniax
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If you can get it out of the way before you go there, I'd go ahead and get it done. The material covered really has almost nothing to do with dispatching so it's best to get it out of the way and you can start concentrating on all the other material they teach you (and there is a lot of other material.)
Spatchman
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I took it before going...
I was infinitely thankful for doing so
Balancing the schoolwork and studying for the ADX left many people SERIOUSLY overwhelmed in my class.
One very bright girl from Korea neglected sleep for an entire weekend to cram for it.
Message me if you want pointers for studying.
I was infinitely thankful for doing so
Balancing the schoolwork and studying for the ADX left many people SERIOUSLY overwhelmed in my class.
One very bright girl from Korea neglected sleep for an entire weekend to cram for it.
Message me if you want pointers for studying.
ParrotheadJGR11
Existence is pain to a Meeseeks, Jerry.
take it before you go!
that way you can study for the actual course and not both the course and ADX..
that way you can study for the actual course and not both the course and ADX..
Thanks, everyone. I have been studying for the last month. I know just memorize the answer. I came from the Air Force been through flight engineer training. So I know that fire hose effect of information. I have been taking practice test and am getting about 80%. Will have to look at locations near me to take the test.
A-9er
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Buzz,
As someone who graduated from Sheffield almost two years ago now (started April 2017, same class as you), try to get the ADX out of the way BEFORE CLASS if at all possible. Then, you don't have to worry about it at all; that alone is worth the extra $150 you'll need to pay to take the exam. If you cannot get it out of the way prior to class, be ready to take it when you get there. That is to say get all the way through whatever materials you're using to prepare for the ADX BEFORE you arrive @ Sheffield. Then, you'll only need to do some light review every day, allowing you to focus on your studies. When I attended Sheffield, they started offering the ADX late in week 2, IIRC. Get the ADX out of the way either late week 2 or early week 3 at the very latest. By this time, class will be getting MORE intense than it was for the first two weeks. Sooner you get the ADX monkey off your back, the easier and better school will be. Trust me when I tell you this, please!
Oh, in addition to the pdf files they give you access to when you sign up, be sure to take advantage of Sheffield's ADX PowerPoints; they're great! They walk you step-by-step through the performance charts and graphs. Be sure you go through the one on the HSI. The HSI is the horizontal situation indicator; it's a cockpit instrument like an old VOR and RMI combined. You'll NEVER see it again after the ADX test; you'll never see it on the job, either. That said, you still need to learn it, so you can get those questions right; I promise you that you WILL see HSI questions on the ADX! Sheffield's PowerPoint on the HSI is excellent, and I'd strongly urge you to go through it before you take the exam.
Before I went, I went through ALL of Sheffield's pdf files they use for ADX prep. I spent four hours a day for two months going through them. I went through their PowerPoints too. I got all the way through them before I arrived. When I got to Sheffield, I spent about an hour a day reviewing all the files, because I was rusty on what I'd studied early on. I was ready to take the test the first day of week 3. I think it was on a Sunday, so I had most of that weekend to do a final, marathon review session; I had Friday night and all day Saturday to make sure I was ready to take the ADX. I got a 91. Mission accomplished.
Good luck to you! I can't believe it's coming up on two years since I attended Sheffield. Time flies! Anyway, try to take the ADX before you arrive; it's well worth the extra money. If you can't do that for whatever reason, then be READY to take the exam when you get there. Then, all you'll need to do is light review every day, so you can focus on your studies. Sheffield started offering the ADX in late week 2 or early week 3; take it by early week 3, at the latest. Do those things, and you'll pass the ADX. Your time at Sheffield won't be quite as intense, and you'll have a much better shot at graduating. If you have any questions between now and graduation, don't hesitate to PM me. I've literally been there, and done that; I've walked in your shoes successfully. Best of luck!
As someone who graduated from Sheffield almost two years ago now (started April 2017, same class as you), try to get the ADX out of the way BEFORE CLASS if at all possible. Then, you don't have to worry about it at all; that alone is worth the extra $150 you'll need to pay to take the exam. If you cannot get it out of the way prior to class, be ready to take it when you get there. That is to say get all the way through whatever materials you're using to prepare for the ADX BEFORE you arrive @ Sheffield. Then, you'll only need to do some light review every day, allowing you to focus on your studies. When I attended Sheffield, they started offering the ADX late in week 2, IIRC. Get the ADX out of the way either late week 2 or early week 3 at the very latest. By this time, class will be getting MORE intense than it was for the first two weeks. Sooner you get the ADX monkey off your back, the easier and better school will be. Trust me when I tell you this, please!
Oh, in addition to the pdf files they give you access to when you sign up, be sure to take advantage of Sheffield's ADX PowerPoints; they're great! They walk you step-by-step through the performance charts and graphs. Be sure you go through the one on the HSI. The HSI is the horizontal situation indicator; it's a cockpit instrument like an old VOR and RMI combined. You'll NEVER see it again after the ADX test; you'll never see it on the job, either. That said, you still need to learn it, so you can get those questions right; I promise you that you WILL see HSI questions on the ADX! Sheffield's PowerPoint on the HSI is excellent, and I'd strongly urge you to go through it before you take the exam.
Before I went, I went through ALL of Sheffield's pdf files they use for ADX prep. I spent four hours a day for two months going through them. I went through their PowerPoints too. I got all the way through them before I arrived. When I got to Sheffield, I spent about an hour a day reviewing all the files, because I was rusty on what I'd studied early on. I was ready to take the test the first day of week 3. I think it was on a Sunday, so I had most of that weekend to do a final, marathon review session; I had Friday night and all day Saturday to make sure I was ready to take the ADX. I got a 91. Mission accomplished.
Good luck to you! I can't believe it's coming up on two years since I attended Sheffield. Time flies! Anyway, try to take the ADX before you arrive; it's well worth the extra money. If you can't do that for whatever reason, then be READY to take the exam when you get there. Then, all you'll need to do is light review every day, so you can focus on your studies. Sheffield started offering the ADX in late week 2 or early week 3; take it by early week 3, at the latest. Do those things, and you'll pass the ADX. Your time at Sheffield won't be quite as intense, and you'll have a much better shot at graduating. If you have any questions between now and graduation, don't hesitate to PM me. I've literally been there, and done that; I've walked in your shoes successfully. Best of luck!
X_2013
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I strongly encourage you to get the sheppard air adx test prep and prepare for it now. Then when you arrive you can take the adx during your first week and get it out of the way.
IADspotter
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So I called IFOD a while back, and the person made it sound like they do prep you for the ADX during the training. I know this is not recommended practice and neither do I intend to leave it for during the training. But I asked them if they provided any prep materials as part of signing up for the course with them. What I gleaned from their response was, that you could get the Gleim or Sheppard prep materials available for purchase, but that they do not offer any prep materials as Sheffield does. Is that accurate? Does Jeppessen also not provide any ADX prep materials like pdf files or powerpoints? If any IFOD or Jeppesen grads can shed some light that would be great.
flynryan692
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I went to IFOD. I had to buy Sheppard Air on my own, but they do provide books/ materials (that you get to keep since you pay for it in tuiotion) and they cover everything in class leading up to the test. Each day you take a test on what you've already covered, the test builds up each day and covers more and more topics until you finally take the written. Once that's out of the way you start practicing for the practical/ oral. This was in 2015, but I don't think they have changed anything.
IADspotter
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thank you sir! this helps
A-9er
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IADSpotter,
I got the same impression as you when I called IFOD, and it wasn't the response I was looking for. Many folks would have been fine using the Sheppard Air software, and many have done so successfully. That's not my learning style. Though I can do memorization, I prefer to understand things. That said, I've known folks who went to IFOD, and they liked it; they did fine as DXers on the desk.
I looked at Jepps, and I believe they offer prep materials when you sign up; IIRC, they give you flight bag full of course notes, books, test prep materials (books & software), and a flight computer. Their program is six weeks vs. the usual five. My old airline liked Jepps, and they sent all their internals (folks who'd done something else at the airline prior to DXing) there.
I chose Sheffield for a few reasons. One, they offer excellent ADX prep materials, and they give you access to them when you sign up or put down a deposit. Unlike other schools, they don't focus on the ADX during class; the ADX is up to you before you get there, but their materials will prepare you for the test. Two, I already knew South FL, since my brother had lived there; I already knew the area. Three, they offer nice student housing that's reasonably priced and close to the school. Finally, I chose them for their reputation. For a whole lot of reasons, Sheffield made sense for me, so that's where I went.
If you decide to go to Sheffield, PM me. I can tell you what to expect when you get there.
Good luck!
I got the same impression as you when I called IFOD, and it wasn't the response I was looking for. Many folks would have been fine using the Sheppard Air software, and many have done so successfully. That's not my learning style. Though I can do memorization, I prefer to understand things. That said, I've known folks who went to IFOD, and they liked it; they did fine as DXers on the desk.
I looked at Jepps, and I believe they offer prep materials when you sign up; IIRC, they give you flight bag full of course notes, books, test prep materials (books & software), and a flight computer. Their program is six weeks vs. the usual five. My old airline liked Jepps, and they sent all their internals (folks who'd done something else at the airline prior to DXing) there.
I chose Sheffield for a few reasons. One, they offer excellent ADX prep materials, and they give you access to them when you sign up or put down a deposit. Unlike other schools, they don't focus on the ADX during class; the ADX is up to you before you get there, but their materials will prepare you for the test. Two, I already knew South FL, since my brother had lived there; I already knew the area. Three, they offer nice student housing that's reasonably priced and close to the school. Finally, I chose them for their reputation. For a whole lot of reasons, Sheffield made sense for me, so that's where I went.
If you decide to go to Sheffield, PM me. I can tell you what to expect when you get there.
Good luck!
Mindsage25
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+1 for Sheffield, especially their ADX app. I used Sheppard Air and Sheffield. Depends what type of learner you are. If you're great at memorizing 1000+ questions, especially the math ones (which I find difficult to memorize), then Sheppard is perfect. If you want to try to understand the questions and get a good foundation before taking the ADX, Sheffield is perfect. Sheffield has lots of helpful videos imbedded within the app, especially on the ones that involves calculations, which was a good safety blanket when I blanked on the ADX test. I would say, and its different for everyone, that I spent about 3 weeks on Sheppard and felt like I made no progress. Within a week of Sheffield I made quite a bit of progress.
The ADX is the same no matter where you take it, so even if you don't attend Sheffield for your license the program is still beneficial. You don't have to enroll in the program to use the app.
If you have any questions, feel free to PM me as well.
The ADX is the same no matter where you take it, so even if you don't attend Sheffield for your license the program is still beneficial. You don't have to enroll in the program to use the app.
If you have any questions, feel free to PM me as well.
FlyingSioux1
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I went through Jeppessen and they do (at least when I went through the program) provide the a few various books for WX and what not, a few charts and the current Gleim which includes online practice tests (for a year from activation). While taking the ADX before can be a great burden off your shoulders, double check the fees with the course you decide on. When I paid the fees to Jepp, that included all materials and tests, so I waited for the ADX and did some pre-study from the Gleim before the course and took the ADX with the class. If you decide to go this route with Jepp, I recommend signing up in advance so they can get you the materials ASAP.
As with the others, feel free to PM with any questions.
IADspotter
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This is an interesting perspective overall. So I can just get Sheffeild's app even if I am not enrolled? Is it on app store? I don't use a tablet, have a laptop and a smartphone (iphone). How can I access their app?
Thank you all for your helpful responses
Their overview page, also has a link to the Android version:
ADX Test Prep App - Sheffield School of Aeronautics
FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Knowledge Test Preparation Sheffield's ADX Test Prep App Description & App Reviews below. Quick Description/overview. All ADX Test Prep information here.
www.sheffield.com
Direct link to the iphone version:
Sheffield School of Aeronautics - FAA ADX Exam Pre
Sheffield School’s ADX Prep app uses an extremely clean, easy-to-navigate interface, and includes the most comprehensive FAA Airline Dispatcher Knowledge Exam preparation set of tools found anywhere. What makes Sheffield School’s ADX Test Prep unique are the variety of different preparation...
itunes.apple.com
Mindsage25
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Thanks, Shutdown!
Side note - if you enroll in their program you will get a $50 discount (price of the app). I believe you have to leave a 5 star review though for the app though. I left a review because I believe the app was worth the 5 stars, but I always recommend leaving an honest review.
Side note - if you enroll in their program you will get a $50 discount (price of the app). I believe you have to leave a 5 star review though for the app though. I left a review because I believe the app was worth the 5 stars, but I always recommend leaving an honest review.
IADspotter
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So I agree with you Mindsage, I think I am not the type who can memorize and keep answers to a 1000 question bank in my head (especially if a lot of those don't make sense to me). Having said that I am also not a fan of using the Sheffield app on the tiny screen of my iphone for a few hours every day (for atleast a month?) I don't own a tablet (and prefer something I can use with my laptop) My question is, are there any benefits to using the Sheffield ADX prep materials, if the app is not practically a useful tool for me?
IADspotter
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thank you for the links!Their overview page, also has a link to the Android version:
ADX Test Prep App - Sheffield School of Aeronautics
FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Knowledge Test Preparation Sheffield's ADX Test Prep App Description & App Reviews below. Quick Description/overview. All ADX Test Prep information here.
Direct link to the iphone version:
Sheffield School of Aeronautics - FAA ADX Exam Pre
Sheffield School’s ADX Prep app uses an extremely clean, easy-to-navigate interface, and includes the most comprehensive FAA Airline Dispatcher Knowledge Exam preparation set of tools found anywhere. What makes Sheffield School’s ADX Test Prep unique are the variety of different preparation...itunes.apple.com
Mindsage25
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IADspotter,
The main benefit that I enjoyed about the Sheffield App is the videos that are included in the study mode. There are many subjects/questions on performance that involve calculating V1 speeds, climb distance, top of climb weights, weight shift, etc. Their videos show how to calculate out all the problems instead of pure memorization. For the non performance questions, they will explain why an answer is wrong and in addition, why the answer is correct.
When I took the ADX I had a good mixture of performance questions mixed in. In addition, I felt that I had around 6 or 7 pallet questions. I personally felt more comfortable being able to know how to calculate the answer instead of relying on memorization.
Like I mentioned though that's just my personal experience and everyone is different. To be honest, I used a mixture of 3 different sources. Sheppard, Sheffield, and KING videos. If you have plenty of time to study I don't think you'll go wrong with any method. Just make sure that you're comfortable with the material before you take it. Use the concept of "Aim Small, Miss Small". Don't settle for just getting the 70% passing score, try to go for 100% so if you do miss then at least you're still above.
When you do start studying though, you'll run into a few questions in regards to holding. They were confusing for me, but here's a good trick for them. Very surprised on how well this worked!
IADspotter
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yeah I have come across the holding questions on the Gleim ATP book that I am using to prepare. They do confuse me aswell, so this (video) seems like a good strategy