ATP/ADX Written

Neil11

Neil11

Well-Known Member
This wednesday I will be taking the Airline Transport Pilot (part121) written and Aircraft Dispatcher written. Has anyone taken either test recently? I know there have been some changes to FAA writtens in recent years, I just wondering how significantly they've changed. I have been studying with Gleim's 2012 test prep book.
 
Neil11 said:
This wednesday I will be taking the Airline Transport Pilot (part121) written and Aircraft Dispatcher written. Has anyone taken either test recently? I know there have been some changes to FAA writtens in recent years, I just wondering how significantly they've changed. I have been studying with Gleim's 2012 test prep book.
Click to expand...

Well for the ATP I would strongly suggest Sheppard Air. I do not think they have one for the ADX exam. Just do a search on here to see what people think of Sheppard Air for the ATP written.
 
I'll remember Sheppard Air for the future, but I am not going to switch now for a test in two days. I've been successful using Gleim for all my previous FAA writtens, I only ask because it has been a while since I have taken my last written (I think before they started making changes).

Rotor2Wing said:
I do not think they have one for the ADX exam.
Click to expand...

The ATP and ADX tests draw from exactly the same question bank, with the exception of 40 ADX only question. It's the same prep book with Gleim.
 
Well the ATP has the same old question bank with a few new ones added every once in while.The FAA has yet to touch the ATP written for an overhaul, however I believe part of the proposed new ATP regs requires a test overhaul.

Good luck with the test!
 
You cannot go wrong with Sheppard Air. Moneyback guarantee if you don't pass at a certain percentage for the ATP written. If you find a legit question that showed up on the actual test but not in the prep test, remember it after the test and note the question and the answers down (you can't do it during the test obviously) and call the support team and they'll look into their database. If they don't find that question, you're entitled to get a full refund back.
 
Bumping this.

I am going to knock out the ATP written soon before the "deadline". I was just thinking I might as well do the adx as well as a fall back for later. It's really not much work to get a dispatchers license.

Has anyone recently taken BOTH tests? I want to know if I can get away with just studying Sheppard Airs' ATP prep questions and using it to take both tests. No need in buying study guides for both if they are the same question bank.
 
jgheggie said:
Bumping this. I am going to knock out the ATP written soon before the "deadline". I was just thinking I might as well do the adx as well as a fall back for later. It's really not much work to get a dispatchers license. Has anyone recently taken BOTH tests? I want to know if I can get away with just studying Sheppard Airs' ATP prep questions and using it to take both tests. No need in buying study guides for both if they are the same question bank.
Click to expand...

The ADX and ATP written are exactly the same with the exception of the Part 135 chapter. The ADX does not include that.

As far as getting your DX license, I'd highly recommend it because it's a great back up plan should something happen and you lose your medical. It is only a 6 week program, but by no means is it easy or "not much work". You live and breathe that course every second of every day while in it. It's pretty intense.

As to your question, the ATP test prep is exactly what you need and covers both written exams, as they are the same.

Good luck. :-)
 
womanpilot73 said:
The ADX and ATP written are exactly the same with the exception of the Part 135 chapter. The ADX does not include that.

As far as getting your DX license, I'd highly recommend it because it's a great back up plan should something happen and you lose your medical. It is only a 6 week program, but by no means is it easy or "not much work". You live and breathe that course every second of every day while in it. It's pretty intense.

As to your question, the ATP test prep is exactly what you need and covers both written exams, as they are the same.

Good luck. :)
Click to expand...
Thank you!

What 6 weeks are you talking about? I was told if I got the written taken care of then I could do the oral and practical at my discretion. I have a commercial single/multi IFR. I've seen some 3-5 day courses for commercial pilots to get the dispatch license. I'm still researching it all, but that was the impression I got.

Thanks for your help!
 
jgheggie said:
Thank you! What 6 weeks are you talking about? I was told if I got the written taken care of then I could do the oral and practical at my discretion. I have a commercial single/multi IFR. I've seen some 3-5 day courses for commercial pilots to get the dispatch license. I'm still researching it all, but that was the impression I got. Thanks for your help!
Click to expand...

Most FAA Dx programs are 5-6 weeks. Some have a shorter version of 2 weeks for those with certain experience. I'm not sure about 3-5 day courses. You'll want to read the regulations on requirements. Look up Part 65, subpart C.
 
AFAIK, to take one of the accelerated dispatcher courses, you have to have been a pilot at a 121 for at least a couple of years or have done certain things in the military. It's been a while since I've looked at Part 65 though.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top