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Just took the FS. 110 questions and it only had 10 math questions.

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I got a Q .. I studied surveying and geomatics engineering but I’m confused wt type of exam should I take ? FE or FS

Ya did good, kid. Doing God's work here. Respect for knowing what's important, and sharing it. Parameters, units, definitions, proper nomenclature.

Thanks for the video. I realize that I am 4 years late to the party, but I have a question that I hope you can answer. Are scale factors always less than one? We are currently bidding a job, a 4 mile (approx.) extension to the sewage outfall in the bay at Bayou La Batre, Alabama, and when I look at info on the NGS websites (assuming that I am accurately interpreting said info), I see scale factors slightly over one (e.g., 1.00000213). Does this seem correct to you. I have not worried too much about this in the past because our jobsites have been so small, but on this one, the difference between grid coordinates and ground coordinates could be significant. Thanks for your help.

I appreciate you making this video

Elementary Surveying was a hugely helpful book for the FS. I couldn't have passed it on my first try without reading it cover to cover and working through all of the example problems.

Surveyor in Arizona here, I completely agree with what you said about site calibration. I have used this method for years without issue.

Hope all is well. I enjoy the few videos that you have out so far. I'll be taking the FS in august. Wish me luck

We need a picture of the tattoo, I’ve see. This video before and just noticed the instrument legs.

Jan Van Sickel book is where I primarily studied most of my material. I used the NCEES books and several older practice tests I gathered from other surveyors. The FS exam I would say is 20-30% math. I've taken it since they changed the format from when you did. I take the PS exam in 2 days. Good video, I wish there was more content out there like this.

What are some good books to learn about surveying from the beginning. I’m just finding out about surveying and finding it super interesting and I’m still young enough I could career change into the field. Clearly there’s a ton to learn in addition to getting experience. Any recommendations would be great, thanks!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR ADVISE.

26:44 What do you mean at this point? For example, that we shoudn`t have ay projections systems assigned to project in our field controller when using calibration. If we do have some UTM projection assosciated to a project instead working with geodetic coordinates (latitudes and longitudes only) we would get wrong site calibration? Can you explain a little better about this subject please?

Make more content. You’re the only one.

I am licensed in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Arizona. I taught surveying for 7 years at community college. I have mentored plenty of aspirants through the exam process. Your book recommendations are good. The best way to learn PLSS states is to take the 9 cfeds courses. The most important word in a land description is “to”. 1001 Survey Questions is good. When I taught exam review classes I used the Land Surveyor’s Reference Manual with Solutions Book in the class. Ted Madsen “ The Mathematics of Land Surveying “ is a good choice to learn coordinates, intersection solutions and curves.

great post. The hoop this test is has become a joke. Trying to trick us for the deception of a question is intellectually dishonest. I wouldn't send a crew into the field and try to trick them with my instructions. Either way awesome primer for the FS, I'll be taking it soon. Thank you for the candor.

Good video we have similar stories I started surveying after high school my Dad got me the job didn't really have any direction in life and now I'm 37 and after years of working I'm taking my PS exam next week.

I graduated fr: a survey college 2010. Took the exam 2019. I’m on my 5th try. The last exam looks nothing like the others. Any advice ???

The ellipsoid and geoid are hypothetical. You are a fool if think they are facts.

Thank you!

The best video

appreciate the post, as you mentioned, not a lot of free resources out there to aid in prep for the PS exam. I had many of the texts you referenced but very grateful for the recommendation on the Jan Van Sickle survey problems text. Gonna look it up right now. Jan does a great lecture if you ever get him to come to your annual conferences. I'm sitting in a little over a month for the PS, and struggling to feel adequately prepared, even after 16yrs in the profession. Every bit helps, thanks again!

Great video friend, I was wondering, what was the name of the Author of the book, please?

Did you have to do an oral exam to be able to sit for the PS? If so, how was it?

OK, so, you're ending your calibration after two shots for horizontal and one for vertical? Or you're intentionally shooting the two points that he's split the project in half at the longest distance apart, and then shooting the other points and including them horizontally in your calibration? I use Trimble site works, not sure if you can do just two horizontal and one vertical.

Hope your doing good. Love the few videos you have done (especially grid/ground) and hope you do some more!!

Do you have a 1001 survey problems solved pdf . I’ve been looking for it for awhile ?

So what I understood from it is that some of these questions are like my physics class...they give you some unnecessary data sometimes. Thank you you're video is real informative I am studying for this test to advance in my career meanwhile I graduate as a civil engineer. Yes, I agree with you it is wonderful to learn something new everyday.

Great video! Job well done.

Still a little fuzzy on your explanation of the Lat/Long Scale Origin. Would I get that point of scale origin from the 'Projection Parameters' in my GNSS survey report? Under that column (for PAN) it will give me a Standard Parallel 1, Standard Parallel2, Central Meridian, Latitude of Origin , False Easting, False Northing. Would I therefore publish the 'Central Meridian and Latitude of Origin' for that Scale reference.? Excellent presentation! Looking forward to others.

Could you please explain what is 20906000 and what is the unit of that amount... Best regards

love your channel, why stopping share videos? i,m a surveyor from argentina

Great great. We may know, but we can learn more details.

Not bad. However, I disagree with two points. The reference (ellipsoid) is the mathematical model that we use for computations. It has a semi-major axis, a semi-minor axis and the flattening as well. It is akin to the geoid which is the approximation to mean sea level over the entire earth. However, we cannot use the geoid to perform computations because its shape is too irregular; thus, surveyors have introduced the reference ellipsoid to make computations. Due to this, a phenomenon called 'the deflection of the vertical' occurs because computations are done on one surface and measurements are taken from another. This error has to be corrected also. Moreover, for the geometric (horizontal) datum NAD27, the reference ellipsoid is Clarke 1866 not 1863. Apart from that, it was quite interesting. Indeed, surveying is a fascinating field.

Great vid, man. You picked a great state to survey, I've surveyed in CO a little myself. Currently taking classes and hope to take the FS in the next few months. Your book recommendations and exam tips are priceless. Much appreciated!

Does passing the FS exam grant a Surveyor-in-Training certificate? Or is this something different?

I really appreciate your video. I am taking the FS exam Wednesday. Thank you! Yep, I failed it... 😖

Thank you for your time on this subject. I have been working for a surveyor for almost 4 years and I just recently finished my degree and extra courses. The state of Texas required all documents submitted to be reviewed before I can test so I am currently waiting for the results. I have been prepping, but stress will always be there. I ordered the book you mentioned already, should be here in a couple days and a few more books from PPI in order to focus on the FS exam.

Whats the best calculator to use for the FS exam? Is it expensive?

Fantastic. I've been in surveying for 3 years, and I'm looking to take my FS soon. I took a look at the Van Sickle book and immediately felt like a phony lmao. But one piece at a time. It's coming together slowly. Cant wait to take and hopefully pass. Thank you for the advice

Thx bro I’m taking a surveying class and I’m lost as hell.

Great advice! I'd say I learned more in the first few years _after_ I got licensed than in all the years that came before.

Unity of title dictates that Lot 4 can only have an easement by implication and necessity over Lot 1 (possibly over the other lots, as well, depending on topography). Lot 4 can't have an easement by implication and necessity over Jones if Lots 1-4 existed as a single parcel prior to the subdivision. Connecticut abandoned Unity of Title in Bolan v. Avalon Farms. Dis-Unity of Title is now the rule. Therefore, the court could give Lot 4 an access easement over Jones. It was a bad decision in Bolan, but that's what Connecticut surveyors have to deal with. If going to court for a land owner trying to get an easement, the surveyor should carefully explain the chain of title to the attorney, but advise naming *all* abutters in the suit, since anything can happen.

Liked and subscribed! Very interesting topic. Case-law is fascinating!

Great content!

Great video Anthony.

Great video! It’s hard finding good information for these tests.