Military Flight Aptitude Tests, 5/E

by Wiener, Solomon

• ISBN13: 9780768910292
• ISBN10: 0768910293
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-15
• Publisher: Arco (Peterson's)

Summary

An exceptional study aid for armed services personnel--from all military branches--hoping for acceptance into flight training programs. Brimming with illustrations, photos, and diagrams for simulating in-flight practice, this is widely regarded as a complete and effective preparation guide.

Table of Contents

What This Book Will Do for You	v
PART I: CAREERS IN MILITARY AVIATION	1	(34)
Career Opportunities as Military Pilots, Navigators, or Flight Officers	2	(6)
Career Opportunities as a Commissioned Officer	2	(1)
General Qualification Requirements for a Commission Officer	2	(1)
Pathways to Becoming an Officer	3	(1)
Basic Officer Training	4	(1)
Rank, Pay, and Benefits	5	(3)
Military Aviation	8	(4)
Airplane Pilots	8	(1)
Helicopter Pilots	9	(1)
Airplane Navigators	10	(1)
Naval Flight Officers	10	(2)
Service Information on Flight Training Programs	12	(23)
Air Force	12	(2)
Army	14	(4)
Navy	18	(6)
Marine Corps	24	(3)
Coast Guard	27	(8)
PART II: MILITARY FLIGHT APTITUDE TESTS	35	(12)
General Test Information	36	(6)
The Test Format	36	(1)
Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)	36	(2)
Alternate Flight Aptitude Selection Test (AFAST)	38	(1)
Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Selection Test Battery	39	(1)
Composite Scoring	40	(2)
Strategies for Preparing for and Taking Military Flight Aptitude Tests	42	(5)
Preparing for the Test	42	(1)
Guessing	43	(1)
Taking the Test	44	(3)
PART III: TYPES OF QUESTIONS USED IN MILITARY FLIGHT APTITUDE TESTS	47	(80)
The Kinds of Questions You'll Be Asked	51	(76)
Synonyms	51	(1)
Verbal Analogies	52	(2)
Reading Comprehension	54	(8)
Arithmetic Reasoning	62	(1)
Math Knowledge	63	(2)
Data Interpretation	65	(3)
Mechanical Comprehension	68	(4)
Electrical Maze	72	(1)
Scale Reading	73	(2)
Instrument Comprehension	75	(9)
Block Counting	84	(2)
Table Reading	86	(1)
Aviation Information	87	(5)
Nautical Information	92	(4)
Rotated Blocks	96	(3)
General Science	99	(1)
Hidden Figures	100	(2)
Background Information---Self-Description---Biographical Inventory	102	(1)
Complex Movements	103	(2)
Cyclic Orientation	105	(5)
Spatial Apperception	110	(8)
Answers and Explanations	118	(9)
PART IV: SAMPLE AIR FORCE OFFICER QUALIFYING TEST (AFOQT)	127	(130)
Sample Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)	128	(129)
Answers and Explanations	236	(21)
PART V: SAMPLE ARMY ALTERNATE FLIGHT APTITUDE SELECTION TEST (AFAST)	257	(60)
Sample Army Alternate Flight Aptitude Selection Test (AFAST)	258	(59)
Answers and Explanations	310	(7)
PART VI: SPECIMEN NAVY AND MARINE CORPS AVIATION SELECTION TEST BATTERY	317
Specimen Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Selection Test Battery	318
Answers and Explanations	365