I scored a 95% on my private pilot written exam, here is how I prepared/studied

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  • čas přidán 20. 12. 2022
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Komentáře • 73

  • @kevw172
    @kevw172  Před rokem +7

    Hey guys sorry about the random blue blotches on the screen 😂Its just the way it was recorded I promise that does not happen on the test prep guide. Thank you!

  • @elioavila8456
    @elioavila8456 Před 24 dny +8

    Gleim is the software and studying material given to me by my flight school and i made sure I used it daily. I took all the test over and over. One huge tip make sure you don’t just memorize it but you understand why. I did this and got a 97% on my PPL written exam. It’s great

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 24 dny +2

      Nice job! Your checkride will be chill at this point.

  • @sprberk
    @sprberk Před 4 měsíci +17

    A good approach for anyone taking a FAA Knowledge test. Scott B, CFI

  • @kevinfraser7815
    @kevinfraser7815 Před měsícem +2

    This is helpful. Thank you!

  • @MrSatoshi-xn2dn
    @MrSatoshi-xn2dn Před 4 měsíci +21

    Weight and Balance, my eternal nemesis
    Congrats buddy fly high

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 4 měsíci +4

      College professor had us do 60 weight and balance questions in an hour 😤😤😤 first time getting the quiz done i ran out of time with 20 questions left!!

    • @Truthofstillness
      @Truthofstillness Před 3 měsíci +2

      I thought it was just me lol

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Naaaah!

    • @videogameplayer0552
      @videogameplayer0552 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Funny enough, I didn’t get a single weight and balance question on my written, but I would definitely recommend studying them just in case.

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@videogameplayer0552 me neither!! But 100% do!

  • @TRUTHSEEKER1129
    @TRUTHSEEKER1129 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great video bro ..very helpful. I really appreciate it!

  • @birb7545
    @birb7545 Před rokem +2

    Nice video man!

  • @showtime7371
    @showtime7371 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Nice job and great tips. It’s always about studying smarter or taking good notes !

  • @JMo268
    @JMo268 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @808florida6
    @808florida6 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Congrats bro! Have fun up there and fly safe.

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 2 měsíci

      I passed the rest of my exams except for instructor!

  • @dallassnyder8014
    @dallassnyder8014 Před 7 měsíci +7

    dude im so happy i stumbled apon your video and so happy this software is out there!!!!!

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Its very helpful for the PAR test. If you're planning on commercial next supplement it with kings or sheppard air, you'll do extremely well combining them.

  • @LifeWithMatteo
    @LifeWithMatteo Před 8 měsíci +17

    I passed my checkride! This information definitely helped

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 8 měsíci +5

      That is amazing dude! Congratulations and have fun being a pilot. Go to your dream airport and get the $100 burger 🎉

    • @martinjimenez7392
      @martinjimenez7392 Před 3 měsíci

      @@kevw172100 burger?! Lmao I have never heard of this?

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@martinjimenez7392 100$ to fly out to an airport and go to the airport restaurant. I plan on that this summer!

    • @jlatnyc
      @jlatnyc Před 6 dny

      ​@@martinjimenez7392I've kept hearing about the $300 burger. Lol. I asked too, it's a regular burger plus the cost of flying there and back.

  • @KaguruRhys
    @KaguruRhys Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the heads up bro it's really nice to know the preparations required on the test

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 2 měsíci

      Not much to it! Really easy if you know the basics.

  • @williambeattie8529
    @williambeattie8529 Před měsícem +2

    Congratulations on passing - hope its all going well :)

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před měsícem +2

      Starting IFR in 2 weeks and ive been working on commercial for a while now. Thank you!

  • @kevw172
    @kevw172  Před 6 měsíci +7

    Hey all, little disclaimer about what to do when you get to your testing center. So each place actually has their own policies with what you can and what you cant have on you taking your test. I STRONGLY advise to take your test at an airport testing center if there's one available within reason. I took my IFR written 3 weeks ago at an airport an hour away from me but it was a much easier experience with wait time, checking in, and less strict security measures. There is usually nobody taking a different test than you so you don't need to wait for a spot as long as if you went to a general testing center.
    Do not sweat these tests. If you follow my strategy you cant get lower than a 70%. If you do not want to pay for a test prep guide, you still have free FAA books but I still highly recommend reading the private pilot testing supplement and be familiar with the figures and know what they mean. Everything that will appear on the test is in the testing supplement book which is also provided for free online.

    • @tiaraessex7351
      @tiaraessex7351 Před 4 měsíci

      Can i have the link

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 4 měsíci

      @@tiaraessex7351 www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/supplements

  • @AC_Twig
    @AC_Twig Před 9 měsíci +2

    This video is very helpful thank you! For instrument exam's ive been told to use Sheppard air software as its word for word on the test questions.

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Yes! Honestly I took my CAX in May and I wouldve failed if I didnt use sheppard. Im using it for my IRA currently but Gleim is excellent for private!

    • @AC_Twig
      @AC_Twig Před 8 měsíci

      @@kevw172 just wanna say I passed thanks to your tips, thank you a lot for the clarity on what to focus on and what to not worry ab.

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 8 měsíci +2

      @@AC_Twig Good job! Now that your test is done and out of the way you can gear towards the finish line more! Also study anything you missed on the test! It shouldve come with your report of ACS codes. I mentioned that in my oral exam preparation video.

  • @above7833
    @above7833 Před 2 měsíci

    Hi Kev, u r a Savage !

  • @swazoz7539
    @swazoz7539 Před 3 dny +1

    love this man, I was wondering if I would be able to use this software in Canada. Are the regulations that much different where you dont recommend it

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 2 dny

      You could use this because its universal knowledge among all pilots. But Im not sure how their testing works. So dive into the books more at that point.

  • @RetreadPhoto
    @RetreadPhoto Před 4 měsíci

    So, read the books and use an online test prep service.

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Ive taken 3 writtens so far and never got below an 85% seems to work fine 👍👍

    • @videogameplayer0552
      @videogameplayer0552 Před 2 měsíci

      I didn’t read the books that much for my private written and got an 85%. I did however take an in person ground school class, and used sporty’s practice tests and went through their question bank over and over until I was getting high scores. The general consensus among pilots, at least on places like Reddit is that for every written after private, you should use Sheppard Air, which I’m using so far for instrument.

  • @johnsmithh662
    @johnsmithh662 Před měsícem +1

    I made a 90% solely by studying the ASA test prep.

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před měsícem

      Whatever worked for you may also work for anyone else! In fact I honestly think anyone can get by with the material the FAA and ASA provide. This is just the way we did it for class and worked very well for this level!

  • @code_man69
    @code_man69 Před rokem

    Is sporty's practice written Exam good source too use as well?
    And also are you allowed to use the Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Remote during the test?

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před rokem +1

      Ive heard very good reviews about sportys! you can check it out if you'd like. Also the testing center should give you the testing supplement. Gleim uses charts and diagrams directly from the testing supplement. So if you don't plan on using Gleim, I recommend reviewing it and its provided online for free.

    • @ResortVideos805
      @ResortVideos805 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I used Sportys and also got 95% on the written. I failed Sportys practice test a day before the written. 😂 they give you the 60 hardest questions! For a few days I studied all of Sportys practice questions and reviewed why the answer is correct. Many questions are duplicated or very similar. Once you get used to the quirky way the FAA writes the questions it's alot easier. Sportys recommends getting 80%+ on two practice tests and that's a good idea. There were only a few questions on the written that I hadn't seen before. The majority were very easy questions with really obvious answers. I was laughing through most of the test. I was done in 30 minutes. Also you can flag or skip a question to come back to later and also review all of your questions and answers.

  • @ujman
    @ujman Před 8 měsíci +1

    I read you can use the electric E6B flight computer during the exam. Do you know this to be true?
    BTW, great videos bro. I bought a few of the books you recommended from your other videos.

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 8 měsíci +1

      I actually heard you can! Just make sure nothing else other than your E6B and plotter.

    • @robsteal3887
      @robsteal3887 Před 8 měsíci

      Yes you can bring in an electronic E6B. I used the Sporty's version on my exam. There's a small instruction card that comes with it, leave it at home or in your car as it's not allowed. You can also bring in what ever plotter you prefer. I used one from ASA.

    • @SquawkCode
      @SquawkCode Před 3 měsíci +2

      Read your FAR's

    • @ResortVideos805
      @ResortVideos805 Před 2 měsíci +1

      When you register for the test they tell you what you can and cannot bring into the testing facility. You can bring an E6B, plotter and that's about it. They provided those items at my facility as well as scratch paper, pencils, marker and plastic overlay. Make sure you have fresh batteries in your E6B. Mine died an hour before the test while I was already at the airport. The FBO had batteries. I never turned on my E6B during the test. 😂

  • @mikeblackford994
    @mikeblackford994 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I scored 100% 45 years ago!

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 5 měsíci

      if this is true what was it like taking the test then?

    • @mikeblackford994
      @mikeblackford994 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @kevw172 good question. Honestly I can't remember. What I was accutlty aware of was the consequences of NOT knowing.

  • @jacobgarcia8541
    @jacobgarcia8541 Před 4 měsíci

    Cs get certs cloud cowboys 😎

  • @phillp7777
    @phillp7777 Před měsícem +1

    how bout Sporty's Study Buddy app ? think cost like $17 do uknow it ? think good ? help?
    any Free aps help do Written for Ppl ?
    great vid Goodluck

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 24 dny

      Yes and ASA has their own tool to help too. Ive had a lot of questions about sportys and yes I do recommend it. When you get to commercial or IFR though, supplement gleim with sheppard air or pilots cafe.

  • @ThomasHartshauser
    @ThomasHartshauser Před 26 dny +1

    Hey so I’m thinking about getting the book, would you honestly recommend against getting the physical version of the test prep?

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 24 dny +1

      I prefer online but the physical version gleim offers works. Having it online just seems easier plus they have a simulated version of what the test will ACTUALLY look like!

    • @romoeas
      @romoeas Před 4 dny +2

      I used the hard copy book and worked great. Easier to flip back and forth between questions and explanations/answers. Got a 97% on my written.

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 4 dny +1

      @@romoeas Well done 🎉 Job well done

    • @ThomasHartshauser
      @ThomasHartshauser Před 2 dny

      @@romoeasjust off solely the book and I’m assuming the P-HACK!?

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před dnem

      @@ThomasHartshauser he probably means the Knowledge Test prep guide book.

  • @kb2ehj
    @kb2ehj Před 5 měsíci +2

    So your saying instead of actually learning the material, to just memorize the questions?

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 5 měsíci +3

      I mean when you're done learning the material related to the questions, I don't see a real issue with it. There's a lot of systems, weather and federal regulation related questions so when you practice the questions its almost just as similar as if you were reading it from a book or video. For the questions with the charts, look into them further. Especially because of how micro precise you have to be for them.

    • @charliewoody8408
      @charliewoody8408 Před 4 měsíci +2

      I recommend buying gleim and memorizing every question I got 100%

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Před 4 měsíci

      @@charliewoody8408 Congratulations!

    • @videogameplayer0552
      @videogameplayer0552 Před 2 měsíci

      Do both. Use Sporty’s video ground school and question bank for private pilot written, and Sheppard Air, which is basically rote memorization for every written after that. Once you pass the written, use something like Sporty’s ground school to actually learn the material, which you’ll need to do to pass the checkrides.

  • @SquawkCode
    @SquawkCode Před 3 měsíci +2

    😂 weight & balance🤦‍♂️

    • @videogameplayer0552
      @videogameplayer0552 Před 2 měsíci

      I didn’t get any weight and balance questions on my written, but it’s random so make sure you study them just in case.

  • @primito0en2todas
    @primito0en2todas Před 7 měsíci +1

    Borrow your books bro