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

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  • @kevw172
    @kevw172  Рік тому +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!

  • @sprberk
    @sprberk 9 місяців тому +20

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

  • @elioavila8456
    @elioavila8456 5 місяців тому +15

    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  5 місяців тому +3

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

  • @LifeWithMatteo
    @LifeWithMatteo Рік тому +19

    I passed my checkride! This information definitely helped

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  Рік тому +6

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

    • @martinjimenez7392
      @martinjimenez7392 8 місяців тому

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

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  8 місяців тому +3

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

    • @jlatnyc
      @jlatnyc 5 місяців тому

      ​@@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.

  • @showtime7371
    @showtime7371 8 місяців тому +4

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

  • @dallassnyder8014
    @dallassnyder8014 Рік тому +9

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

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  11 місяців тому +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.

  • @kevw172
    @kevw172  11 місяців тому +8

    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 9 місяців тому

      Can i have the link

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  9 місяців тому

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

  • @pepelepar515
    @pepelepar515 2 місяці тому +1

    Congratulations young man!

  • @Loizos_Aviation
    @Loizos_Aviation 2 місяці тому +1

    thank you brother

  • @NATO124-z8v
    @NATO124-z8v Рік тому +3

    Nice video man!

  • @AC_Twig
    @AC_Twig Рік тому +3

    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  Рік тому +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 Рік тому

      @@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  Рік тому +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.

  • @williambeattie8529
    @williambeattie8529 6 місяців тому +2

    Congratulations on passing - hope its all going well :)

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  6 місяців тому +2

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

  • @zx8527
    @zx8527 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks

  • @TRUTHSEEKER1129
    @TRUTHSEEKER1129 9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @808florida6
    @808florida6 7 місяців тому +1

    Congrats bro! Have fun up there and fly safe.

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  7 місяців тому

      I passed the rest of my exams except for instructor!

  • @kevinfraser7815
    @kevinfraser7815 6 місяців тому +2

    This is helpful. Thank you!

  • @KaguruRhys
    @KaguruRhys 7 місяців тому +1

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

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  6 місяців тому

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

  • @JMo268
    @JMo268 7 місяців тому +2

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

  • @above7833
    @above7833 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi Kev, u r a Savage !

  • @JHank346
    @JHank346 2 місяці тому +2

    This video was nothing more than a 14 minute software commercial.

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  2 місяці тому +1

      And youre welcome. Did it all for free!

  • @swazoz7539
    @swazoz7539 4 місяці тому +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  4 місяці тому

      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.

  • @AaronHuie
    @AaronHuie 4 місяці тому +1

    Great vid. Are you familiar with sportys test prep? How does it compare would you say to Gleim

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  4 місяці тому +1

      Highly recommend. I think you can get by with that too.

  • @alonshalit5778
    @alonshalit5778 3 місяці тому

    Gorgeous vlog.
    Will the questions on the real exam PSI be worded similarly to the practice questions on Gleim? Or Will the real exam questions just test off the content of Gleims practice questions?
    Thank you for your vlog.

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  2 місяці тому

      Theyre the same 😅

  • @johnsmithh662
    @johnsmithh662 6 місяців тому +1

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

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  6 місяців тому

      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!

  • @mikeblackford994
    @mikeblackford994 11 місяців тому +2

    I scored 100% 45 years ago!

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  10 місяців тому

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

    • @mikeblackford994
      @mikeblackford994 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @ThomasHartshauser
    @ThomasHartshauser 5 місяців тому +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  5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому +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  5 місяців тому +1

      @@romoeas Well done 🎉 Job well done

    • @ThomasHartshauser
      @ThomasHartshauser 4 місяці тому

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

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  4 місяці тому

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

  • @SyloPlays
    @SyloPlays 4 місяці тому +1

    I know this video is a bit old, but I have a question. If I purchase the $80 'FAA Test Prep Online: Private Pilot' from GLEIM and simply memorize the 907 questions that might appear on the written exam, can I achieve a score of 95 or higher? Is this approach still effective?

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  3 місяці тому

      Yes. Well I used other external resources as well but mostly this. Getting a high score on this requires a lot of studying but "passing" it, you really only need any test preparation software.

    • @SyloPlays
      @SyloPlays 3 місяці тому

      @@kevw172 Thank you. My flight school has a requirement of getting a minimum of 85% and I am just trying to get it done ASAP lol.

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  3 місяці тому +1

      @@SyloPlays gleim and phak will do the trick

    • @SyloPlays
      @SyloPlays 2 місяці тому

      @@kevw172 I passed with 90%! Thanks sm. ♥
      All I did was gleim and sporty's practice tests.

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  2 місяці тому +1

      @@SyloPlays Nice job! Youre getting there now! Just focus on checkride prep now.

  • @ujman
    @ujman Рік тому +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  Рік тому +1

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

    • @robsteal3887
      @robsteal3887 Рік тому

      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 8 місяців тому +2

      Read your FAR's

    • @ResortVideos805
      @ResortVideos805 7 місяців тому +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. 😂

  • @phillp7777
    @phillp7777 5 місяців тому +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  5 місяців тому

      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.

  • @code_man69
    @code_man69 Рік тому

    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  Рік тому +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 7 місяців тому +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.

  • @kb2ehj
    @kb2ehj 10 місяців тому +3

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

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  10 місяців тому +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 9 місяців тому +2

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

    • @kevw172
      @kevw172  9 місяців тому

      @@charliewoody8408 Congratulations!

    • @videogameplayer0552
      @videogameplayer0552 7 місяців тому

      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.

  • @jacobgarcia8541
    @jacobgarcia8541 9 місяців тому

    Cs get certs cloud cowboys 😎

  • @user-dragondeez
    @user-dragondeez 6 днів тому

    Hmmm

  • @SquawkCode
    @SquawkCode 8 місяців тому +2

    😂 weight & balance🤦‍♂️

    • @videogameplayer0552
      @videogameplayer0552 7 місяців тому

      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 Рік тому +1

    Borrow your books bro