Petersons - Master the Military Flight Aptitude Tests

PetersonsMaster the
Military Flight
Aptitude Tests 8th Edition
Scott A. Ostrow
Lt. Col., USAF (Ret.) About Petersons Publishing Petersons Publishing provides the accurate, dependable, high-quality education content and guidance you need to succeed. No matter where you are on your academic or professional path, you can rely on Petersons print and digital publications for the most up-to-date education exploration data, expert test-prep tools, and top-notch career success resourceseverything you need to achieve your goals. Visit us online at www.petersonspublishing.com and let Petersons help you achieve your goals. 54229. 2012 Petersons, a Nelnet company Previous editions 1989, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2002; 2005 Solomon Wiener Bernadette Webster, Director of Publishing; Ray Golaszewski, Publishing Operations Manager; Linda M. 2012 Petersons, a Nelnet company Previous editions 1989, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2002; 2005 Solomon Wiener Bernadette Webster, Director of Publishing; Ray Golaszewski, Publishing Operations Manager; Linda M.

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Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 This guarantee gives you the limited right to have your purchase price refunded only if you are not satisfied that this book has improved your ability to score higher on the applicable test. If you are not satisfied, your sole remedy is to return this book to us with your sales receipt (within 120 days) so that we may refund the amount you paid for the book. Your refund is limited to the manufacturers suggested retail price listed on the back of the book. This offer is void where restricted or prohibited. Contents PART I: Chapter 1: PART II: Chapter 2: Chapter 3: PART III: Chapter 4: Chapter 5: PART IV: Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)
Army Alternate Flight Aptitude Selection Test (AFAST)
Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB) Before You Begin Congratulations! You have in your hands a powerful tool to ensure your best chances of getting a great score on one of the military flight aptitude tests.

By taking time to work on the sample exercises in this book, studying the strategies and techniques for tackling each question type, and taking the full-length Practice Test and reviewing the answers and explanations, you will gain experience in answering real test questions and give yourself a significant advantage in achieving a top-notch score on your military flight aptitude test. This book contains information on: careers in military aviation, including how to qualify, pay and benefits, and specific job descriptions flight training in the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard strategies for tackling multiple-choice test questions the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) and its subtests the Army Flight Aptitude Selection Test (AFAST) and its subtests the Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB) and its subtests How to Use This Book The book is designed as a self-training course, complete with test-taking tips and strategies, exercises, and three full-length Practice Tests. Every answer in the book comes with a detailed explanation. You learn immediately why a correct answer is correct and why a wrong answer is wrong. Studying the answer explanations for all the questions in your testeven those you answer correctlywill serve as a course in itself. Part I provides an overview of the opportunities and benefits available to military pilots, navigators, and flight officers.

Officer rank structure, pay and benefits, and general commissioning requirements are covered in detail. Youll also find thorough information about how to get on the path to a career in military aviation, including available training and programs, for each branch of the Armed Forces. Part II explains three different military flight aptitude tests: the AFOQT, AFAST, and ASTB. Youll find comprehensive information about each subtest, including the number of questions youll encounter and the length of every subtest, with special strategies for answering multiple-choice questions and top-notch tips on how to prepare for test day. Part III explains the kinds of questions you can expect on the AFOQT, AFAST, and ASTB. We include plenty of examples of every question type you are likely to encounter.

This section also contains sample questions and practice exercises with detailed answer explanations. Part IV offers full-length AFOQT, AFAST, and ASTB Practice Tests. Each Practice Test is followed by an answer key with detailed explanations. For the AFOQT, youll also find 110 sample Self-Description Inventory questions; weve provided sample questions for the Background Information and Self Description sections of the AFAST as well. To accurately measure your performance on these Practice Tests, be sure to adhere strictly to the stated time limits for each subtest. Special Study Features Master the Military Flight Aptitude Tests is designed to be as user-friendly as it is complete.

To this end, it includes these features to make your preparation more efficient. Overview Each chapter begins with a bulleted overview listing the topics covered in the chapter. This allows you to quickly target the areas in which you are most interested. Summing It Up Each chapter ends with a point-by-point summary that captures the most important points in the chapter. The summaries offer a convenient way to review key points. You're Well on Your Way to Success Youve made the decision to seek a career in military aviation and have taken a very important step in the process.