Best Way to Prepare for ADX Written?

[A-9er]

How good is your memory?

Not photographic like it used to be, but it's good enough. I find that, even though I can't quote the answers 'chapter & verse', that they start to look familiar, like a place you've been to before. When I take the practice quizzes on the Sheffield page, I can remember what answer goes with a question.

 

[A-9er]

I studied about 2-3 hours a day on average. I tried not to go for more than 1 1/2 hours without taking a break so that I did not get burned out doing it.

Since I'm working with about twice as much time, I'll be ok. Eric told me that, as long as I did an hour a day during the week and more on weekends, that I should be fine.

 

[A-9er]

What Kev said. 100% agree. You'll be surprised how quickly you've memorized every answer. Take those practice tests repeatedly and you'll have that test memorized in a few days. I went section by section initially so I'd commit the answers to memory quickly, and then did random tests from there.


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Thank you. Now, did you do all the sections first, then do the random, complete tests? That would make the most sense...

 

[pcstan]

My method for test prep:

1) Read the chapter
2) Take the test
3) Make note of any unsure or incorrect answers
4) Look up and learn the correct answers to any missed or unsure answers.
5) Read the next chapter
6) Take the test for the new chapter PLUS all the previous chapters
7) Repeat steps 3-6 until complete
8) Make flash cards of any that are still being missed or unsure
9) Go through flash cards until proficient
10) Kick the tests BUTT!!!

I scored in the 90's with this method. It should serve you well

 

[womanpilot73]

Thank you. Now, did you do all the sections first, then do the random, complete tests? That would make the most sense...

Yes, that is what I meant "section by section". I knocked them out one by one and it went really quick. Then I did the random tests which included questions from all sections. Once I got to Jeppesen, we didn't take the written until the 3rd week so I reviewed quickly by taking the random tests again a few days before. You'll have it down in no time at all.


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[R2D]

Not photographic like it used to be, but it's good enough. I find that, even though I can't quote the answers 'chapter & verse', that they start to look familiar, like a place you've been to before. When I take the practice quizzes on the Sheffield page, I can remember what answer goes with a question.

That's good enough. After a while you'll be able to answer the question by reading just the first few words. You'll know when you got it down.

 

[A-9er]

Yes, that is what I meant "section by section". I knocked them out one by one and it went really quick. Then I did the random tests which included questions from all sections. Once I got to Jeppesen, we didn't take the written until the 3rd week so I reviewed quickly by taking the random tests again a few days before. You'll have it down in no time at all.


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WP,

Thank you. It's good to know that I'm on the right track...

 

[A-9er]

My method for test prep:

1) Read the chapter
2) Take the test
3) Make note of any unsure or incorrect answers
4) Look up and learn the correct answers to any missed or unsure answers.
5) Read the next chapter
6) Take the test for the new chapter PLUS all the previous chapters
7) Repeat steps 3-6 until complete
8) Make flash cards of any that are still being missed or unsure
9) Go through flash cards until proficient
10) Kick the tests BUTT!!!

I scored in the 90's with this method. It should serve you well

Sounds good! I was trying to do something similar...

 

[Flying Saluki]

Guys,

I know that I've seen this elsewhere, but I can't seem to find the posts when I do a search of the forum. That said, what is the best way to prepare for the ADX written? I've read elsewhere to not waste time on trying to learn or understand the material, and that it's best just to get through it to do the written. How best to accomplish this?

I'm registered at Sheffield, which means I have access to their study materials online. I'm going through their material now. I'm reading through the questions and their explanations for the correct answers. So far, it's served as a review, of sorts, because the explanations reference the Aviation Weather book, which I studied MANY moons ago. That said, I can't help but feel that there's a better way to do this. Class starts on April 17th, which doesn't leave much time. With the clock running, what's the BEST way I can prepare for this, so I'm ready to take the ADX written when I arrive at Sheffield?

Thanks in advance for any help you all can give me. Have a nice day!

When I took the test I was already enrolled in and taking the dispatch course. I started studying the ASA book about halfway through the course. My method was to read through the chapter text, then give myself a mini-test by going through the questions and writing my answer on a separate piece of paper. Then I'd check my answers. Where I got one wrong I would read through the explanation of the answer. Worked for me. Passed the test on the first attempt.

 

[Theo J]

Guys,

I know that I've seen this elsewhere, but I can't seem to find the posts when I do a search of the forum. That said, what is the best way to prepare for the ADX written? I've read elsewhere to not waste time on trying to learn or understand the material, and that it's best just to get through it to do the written. How best to accomplish this?

I'm registered at Sheffield, which means I have access to their study materials online. I'm going through their material now. I'm reading through the questions and their explanations for the correct answers. So far, it's served as a review, of sorts, because the explanations reference the Aviation Weather book, which I studied MANY moons ago. That said, I can't help but feel that there's a better way to do this. Class starts on April 17th, which doesn't leave much time. With the clock running, what's the BEST way I can prepare for this, so I'm ready to take the ADX written when I arrive at Sheffield?

Thanks in advance for any help you all can give me. Have a nice day!

I took the ADX written in Mid-October and scored an 85% after studying for 3-4 weeks via Sheppard Air. The memory aids are extremely useful and save you a lot of time, especially on the weight and balance questions. I typically studied 2-3 hours a day just about every day up until the day of the exam. I tried to cover at least 1/2 of the questions of each section of the software each day (be sure to follow the guidelines outlined by Sheppard Air as they are effective!). I took 3-4 practice tests ONLY after I felt prepared enough with all of the questions/sections in the software.

One thing I strongly recommend (in addition to memorizing the aid) is to use word association with the questions so that when you read the questions and/or see the answers you will be able to eliminate answers and increase your chance to recollect from your studies!

Feel free to PM me!

 

[Doolittle]

I retract my statements I made about the ASA app. I downloaded it and found that the ADX portion draws from the same exact bank as the ATP, meaning you are wasting your time memorizing hundreds of questions specific to a test you aren't going to take. I returned it and got a refund through Google Play within the 48 hour grace period.

I bought the Sheppard software and it doesn't even compare to the ASA garbage app. I've only spent 6 or so hours studying and already have a third of the test memorized. Don't be as cheap as I am and just spend the extra money on something that works, whether that be Sheppard or Gleim.

 

[Luigi]

Umm I thought the ADX and ATP pulled from the same bank?

 

[Doolittle]

Yes and no. The ADX has an 1,100 question bank whereas the ATP's bank is over 1,400. There are 357 more ATP questions if I remember right.

 

[A-9er]

I retract my statements I made about the ASA app. I downloaded it and found that the ADX portion draws from the same exact bank as the ATP, meaning you are wasting your time memorizing hundreds of questions specific to a test you aren't going to take. I returned it and got a refund through Google Play within the 48 hour grace period.

I bought the Sheppard software and it doesn't even compare to the ASA garbage app. I've only spent 6 or so hours studying and already have a third of the test memorized. Don't be as cheap as I am and just spend the extra money on something that works, whether that be Sheppard or Gleim.

Doolittle,

I already got it! I got the Sheppard software a week ago, and I'm familiarizing myself with it.

 

[LX015]

Spend the $75 on Sheppard Air and get it out of the way as fast as possible


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What he said. I did it, and passed my written last wednesday. But don't be fooled into thinking that an app will be your life saver. Knowing what you are supposed to learn is what matters most.

 

[R2D]

What he said. I did it, and passed my written last wednesday. But don't be fooled into thinking that an app will be your life saver. Knowing what you are supposed to learn is what matters most.

Congrats on passing!

 

[Doolittle]

What he said. I did it, and passed my written last wednesday. But don't be fooled into thinking that an app will be your life saver. Knowing what you are supposed to learn is what matters most.

Agreed. I studied with Sheppard for 2 weeks and just easily passed today.

However, the general consensus on here seems to be that much of the information contained in the written is irrelevant. That sounds about right to me as my private and instrument ground exams mostly consisted of unnecessary questions not applicable in the real world.

 

[A-9er]

Agreed. I studied with Sheppard for 2 weeks and just easily passed today.

However, the general consensus on here seems to be that much of the information contained in the written is irrelevant. That sounds about right to me as my private and instrument ground exams mostly consisted of unnecessary questions not applicable in the real world.

I got my comm/inst, and at least the questions had some SEMBLANCE of relevance when I took the exam! The ADX is just a poor ripoff of the ATP exam, and most of the questions are totally IRRELEVANT! For example, how is the knowledge of aerodynamics going to help a dispatcher do his job?

 

[SierraMikeHotel]

how is the knowledge of aerodynamics going to help a dispatcher do his job?

My Examiner asked about the effects of Aerodynamics on an aircraft during my O & P. And I'm not sure I would have been able to fully understand how icing can change the shape of the wing of an aircraft without first understanding those basic principles. It may not be knowledge used in a day-to-day operational setting as a dispatcher, but still fundamentally important to know.

 

[A-9er]

My Examiner asked about the effects of Aerodynamics on an aircraft during my O & P. And I'm not sure I would have been able to fully understand how icing can change the shape of the wing of an aircraft without first understanding those basic principles. It may not be knowledge used in a day-to-day operational setting as a dispatcher, but still fundamentally important to know.

I wasn't talking about basic, fundamental stuff like that. What I was talking about is how knowing about the characteristics of a swept wing would help with dispatching airplanes. I, as a former pilot, find that stuff FASCINATING; I love it! In fact, I have a pdf of The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge to learn more about these kinds of things, and I intend to buy a hard copy (aka a book) also. However, I don't see why knowing about swept wings would help in the performance of one's duties as a dispatcher.