Lowest score on PP Written?

viper548

viper548

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I came into work yesterday and a girl had just finished taking the PP written and got a score in the low 50's. I didn't recogize the CFI that signed her off. What's the lowest score you've seen someone get on a written test? I don't sign people off unless they bring me 3 practice tests with scores above 80 and I haven't had anyone get a score below 80
 
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I came into work yesterday and a girl had just finished taking the PP written and got a score in the low 50's. I didn't recogize the CFI that signed her off. What's the lowest score you've seen someone get on a written test? I don't sign people off unless they bring me 3 practice tests with scores above 80 and I haven't had anyone get a score below 80

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I have seen a couple low 70's, but damn, 50%. That is awful, and what would be even more sad is if she studied.
 
Her dad was with her and kept asking for a copy of the test she took. He thought it was like DMV where they give you the test back. He was shocked to find out that next time his daughter takes the test, it will be a completely different test. The wierd thing is, the girl is like 15.
 
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Her dad was with her and kept asking for a copy of the test she took. He thought it was like DMV where they give you the test back. He was shocked to find out that next time his daughter takes the test, it will be a completely different test. The wierd thing is, the girl is like 15.

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So his solution was to just memorize the answers and re-take the test? Damn, she probably had the Gleim, so obviously that didn't work.
 
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I hate the Gleim....

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I like it and here's why: every student learns differently and every CFI teaches differently. Therefore it's nearly impossible to have a standardized test that's fair to everyone. Most of the stuff on the IR written was whacked out they way they have it written for the test (ADFs anyone?). I normally study the darn thing so much, I actually start to learn something out of it, too. And THAT's sad.
 
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Her dad was with her and kept asking for a copy of the test she took. He thought it was like DMV where they give you the test back. He was shocked to find out that next time his daughter takes the test, it will be a completely different test. The wierd thing is, the girl is like 15.

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Aren't the written tests good for either like 6 months (I think)?
Why would a 15 year old take the written if she wouldn't even be old enough to take the actual checkride?

Edit: Nevermind, 61.39 says the time alloted after you pass the written test is 24 months. Anyway thats an early age to take the written
 
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I hate the Gleim....

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So what do you use instead?

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Call me crazy, but I just read the sources and learn the material!

I did use the Gleim to study for the Dispatch Written, but that's only because we used it as a text in the class. That's the only time I've used it!
 
I ran into somebody who got a thirty percent on his PPL written test... I didn't understand... statistically, he should've guessed at least a thirty-three percent. He probably should've hit up the Gleim.

As for the comments on the Gleim... I think it's great to go through and learn all the material prior to ever opening a Gleim. Then... you may as well read through it! If you've given all your effort to learning the material by reading, why not start reading the Gleim to perfect everything? Too many people do, however, use the Gleim for their only source of studying for ground, which is a huge mistake! But, if you've got a tool that makes something easier... you may as well use it to your benefit!
 
Back in the 'old days', if you just chose "#3", you'd almost squeeze a 70% out on the written test.

During the FE written, all of the questions numbers with "7" in them were always answer "B" except for two and the instructors taught which two those were.
 
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Call me crazy, but I just read the sources and learn the material!

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You're f-ing CRAZY, man!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/insane.gif

I don't disagree that learning the source material is #1, but the FAA questions are so poorly worded that it is almost necessary to see them ahead of time so that you can see how the ask for certain answers.

MF
 
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I like the idea of teaching the material, and studying the Gleim sorta separately. I think the student should get a good feel of the material and practical applications before taking the written. This helped a LOT for my IR test, and it makes it easier to understand the questions. This is the way I learned: CFI and I would go through the Jepp sylabus flying, studying the manual, etc. On my own time, I would study the Gleim. When I thought I was ready (and I could pass two practice tests with a 90 or above), I got signed off for the written.
 
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Lloyd's a Marine. Need I saw more? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

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Nothing like Marine Corps Recruit Training to teach you rote memorization of mass amounts of knowledge for immediate regurgitation!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
 
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Call me crazy, but I just read the sources and learn the material!

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You're f-ing CRAZY, man!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/insane.gif

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Gleim is good for the written practice exams... but for a great reference and excellent explainations the Jepp books are hard to beat!

As for writtens, I have the same method as above. I make them take at least 3 practice exams untill they have all >80% and at least one >90%. Never had a failure yet (of course I've only had 3 people take it /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif)

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Lloyd... Lookin' GOOOD in that Avatar man... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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Want my number?? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
I got the sign off after 2 tries......80 is my FBO's minimum for the sign off, I got a 78 the first try, then waited till 4 months again lol I know its pritty long then I took it and got an 80. Now I have my head CFI's signiture on a peice of paper saying I can take the FAA final written and pass above a 70 percent.
 
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