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i was also confused when i took my written just a day ago and i saw a clear binder pocket on the desk. luckily i didn't have any questions that i needed to make a mark on a graph. i know this video is is 2 years old at the time of writing this but for anybody watching this now and is preparing to take the test, you can also take a practice test on the PSI website and although the questions you get won't be the exact questions you get on the exam, the way it looks and the layout is exactly like the real test. also take as many practice test you can find online as possible and work on anything you got wrong, i ended up getting a 97% on my test and i couldn't of done it with just the test from my online ground school.
That’s a fantastic score! Congratulations! Yeah, the first time I was really unprepared for the way. The material was being tested on the exam. Studying actual questions definitely made a big difference. Anyway be well!
Congrats on passing your written! I actually can’t believe I’m at the point of scheduling it! What is that PSI for practice tests that you are referring to? Would you mind sharing the info? Appreciate it!
Russ, I've been following your journey from the start. I wanted to come back here to this video to let you know, I followed your advice and scored an 88 today on my Knowledge Exam. Thank you!
That’s so awesome! Congratulations on passing your exam with a nice score! You are on your way! Glad I can be of service to you. Keep me posted on your continued progress.
This is a very humble thing for you to put out there. Nobody, especially guys, like to admit when we fall short- but we do and hopefully someone else can learn from it. Those three tips you mentioned are the same ones I harp on with my students, especially when they're having a hard time "seeing" a concept. 90% of the people on this planet are visual/kinesthetic learners, so trying to visualize airspace doesn't always come naturally. Great helpful video!
Thank you so much for the positive feedback! I figured, if I can keep one person from going the route that I took and ending up with the result that I had the first time, then this video would definitely be well worth it. I definitely didn't like it knitting that I failed the first time, but it is the reality. Thanks again for the positive feedback, and I hope all your students listen to your wise words and knock that written out of the park! Peace!
What a great video as always. I saw this video before, but it was so much more helpful now that I’m scheduling my written! I am a beast at airspace, but when it comes to cloud coverage, I am definitely going to have to drill that a few more times! 😅 Thanks Russ!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you find this video helpful. Good luck on your written, you’re gonna crush it! Let me know how it goes after you pass! Take care!
You are absolutely welcome! I’m glad to hear that you have a good ground school reference to use. Is definitely drinking from the fire hose at first, but it’ll all come together. Stay on task!
Thanks for being honest and posting your experience, I took my test yesterday and got 88%. It was the trick questions that probably got me the most . The 3x90s. rule of thumb is the key . I did about 6 consecutive practice test and got high 90s in all of them. I was week on weight and balance to but work on it using a-lot of youtube videos. Bottom line study and keep doing practice test until your score is in the 90s and then take the test. Use it right away or you will lose some of it .
Congratulations on passing your written exam! Your score of 88% is really really good! It must feel so good to get that behind you. I tell people to get your written done as soon as you can, that way you can focus your attention on flying. Congratulations, and keep me posted on your journey! Take care, and fly well!
@@RusscanFLY Yes thanks to you for posting this video that helped motivate me more to get it done. Keep doing what you do. Keep flying and encouraging God Bless
@@videogameplayer0552 I agree, and second, this excellent advice. Definitely go to the ACS standards, and figure out which areas you need to study a little bit more going forward.
Definitely some sound advice! Thank you for this! I'm about a month into my lessons and my instructor wants me to take my written exam soon. Before I do, he wants me to get three consecutive 90% or above to get his endorsement. I'm STRESSED but I'm trying not to give up.
Don’t give up at all! I remember when my Cfi said the same thing to me, and I almost lost my mind. But like with anything, if you really want this to happen, you will make it happen. I did exactly what my CFI) said he wanted me to do, and I was able to get three consecutive Results above 90%. If I can do it, so can you. Just keep taking practice, exams, and reviewing the material where you are weakest. You’ll make it happen! Good luck, and keep me posted on your progress.
You hit the nail on the head brother. A great study tool I used was an app call Private Pilot Test Prep 2022 was a great tool because you can take it with you anywhere and it had two sides so one was the exam side set up exactly like the real exam even seen a lot of these question on the actual exam. Then on the other side is the study part where it would ask the question then you can answer, and it would tell you right away if it's wrong but also it gave explanations on every question, and you can break down the question by subject each subject had about 70 questions on 11 different subjects. Really recommend for anyone taking the exam was a huge help.
Thank you brother for that advice. I'm definitely going to check that out. I think I remember doing something like that when I I took my PPL written. It's been a while, and of course it was so traumatizing I think I tried to push it out of my brain! Anyway, thank you so much for the great advice. I'm definitely going to check out those study tools, and try to get this written knocked out of the box. Take care brother! Peace!
Great that you are doing this. I really wish we had met earlier. OK, I had the advantage when I took my PPL written in that I had already taken my Part 107 (unmanned) exam earlier that year and it was actually at the same testing center, so I knew what to expect. Also, every center is different, so it might be advantageous to call them to be sure what you can and cannot bring. Heck, they even took my Apple Watch :) For me, I took two different ground school courses pretty much simultaneously. They were Cessna Private Pilot by King Schools (provided by the flight school) and Private Pilot by Pilot Institute. I had already started the PI course and was surprised when the school gave me the other course as part of the tuition. Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment, but I did both. Just a note PI was the one I liked best. PI also required you to score 80% or better at least twice on the full practice exams before they would issue your certificate that you need to take the FAA written. Here is what I learned when I took my written. Most importantly for me was pick up a current copy of the testing supplement, that way you won't be blind-sided by a book you may have never even seen. Lots of answers can actually be found in the front of that supplement (airspace, etc.) and if you know what the book looks like you will be further ahead. Think about some kinds of flash cards, where the question is on the front and answer on the back. Make your own if you want, especially for areas you are weak on (for me it's weather, always the dang weather). Both PI and King Schools provided online flash cards with their curriculums, and you can buy them online as well. When you take practice tests, please, please, please do not try to memorize the question/answer. I guarantee you that the same type of questions will be asked, but they may be 'very differently worded' that what practice exams offer. The real key here is to try and understand the material, not just what answer goes with what question :) Take your time; this is not a race. If you are not 100% sure of an answer you can skip and mark it for review at the end. What I did was keep a running tally of all the questions I know I nailed, the ones I was not sure of and the ones that I was pretty much guessing. That way I pretty much knew where I stood as far as results (you need 42 correct answers out of the 60 for the minimum 70% passing grade). I think I went back and reviewed all my answers twice before I finally submitted my final answers. This got me a 92% on my PPL written, which disappointed me because I got a 97% on my Part 107 :) :) :)
Thanks you so much brother. I feel the same way. Suffice it to say, I pray our paths cross soon. It's interesting that you went Part 107 first. I'm sure that was a good introduction to this whole aviation life. That's definitely cool though. You are right that every center is different. I will say that I went to the same center twice. I will probably go back there to take my instrument written. I will say, I want to get that out of the way early! Anyway, be safe brother and fly well!
my cfi told me the same...get 3 90s and ill check you off for your written.. so far I've gotten a 85, 83, and 78 just still stuck on those questions that require multiple calculations with figures charts and graphs and I feel you I still suck at weight and balance! Looking to get over the hump and hopefully pass my written asap and take my check ride here shortly! thanks for the great tips!!!
Your CFI is giving you solid instruction. It seems to be that what you get on the practice exams that you do yourself, is close to what you'll get plus or minus 5%, on the final exam. So getting 90s as practice, will get you close to a 90 on the actual exam. Don't sweat the weight and balance, just keep practicing and eventually you'll get it. Hang in there, and keep me posted on your progress. Let me know when you pass!
Yeah, that’s definitely something you want to be paying attention to, and study diligently for. That fake it till you make it thing does not work for that test!
It’s all good brother we fail and the biggest comeback is taking it again !! But eyeballing graph or calculation questions is a big no no glad you pointed out the bullet point a lot of people wouldn’t even see that!!!
Thank you so much, brother Chris! I appreciate the support and positive feedback. Yeah, the first failure was definitely very disappointing. But it was nice to be able to take a second sway got it, and be successful. Thanks again, brother!
Hey that's still a decent score. And, you don't have to worry about study for any more. I will say when you get closer to your check ride, you're definitely going to want to know and get the information tight on those questions that you missed. That way your check route or will go that much better. Peace!
Hey man, failing isn't fatal. You know that is on my record, and is definitely part of my journey. Now the question is where do you go from here. So you know where your weak areas are, you'll have to check the codes against the ACs book. Make sure you study those areas. Then, make sure you practice those areas and understand how the material is being tested. Don't sweat the failure, it's just a learning opportunity that's all. Trust me, I've been there and I know how you feel. You got this, come up with a plan and execute.
That’s awesome! Yeah, sporty is pretty good. I’m using Shepherd air as well for my IFR written exam. It’s pretty good as well. Good luck with the studying, you’re gonna knock that test out of the park!
My pleasure fam! Definitely get that written out of the way. It will take a huge load off of your shoulders, and you will then be able to focus on the flying. You got this brother!
this video is very informative, im new to your channel and im looking to optsin my written exam this year. ill be colling you tomorrow to gain some help on how i can make this happen.
Thank you so much for the positive feedback. I'm glad you found your way to the channel. Definitely let me know any way that I can be helpful. I'm glad you are focused on the written, so you can get that out of the way! Be well.
You do a nice job Russ! My brother in law lived in Doylestown for years, he is now in Upper Eddy, his daughter is minutes from PennRidge. I have never flown into doylestown. I would love to take you up in my 1962 182E. My mistake on the privates written is as follows. When we studied glider towing, I thought, I will never do that so I don't need to pay attention to it. I had 3 questions on glider towing on my private pilot written test.
That is too funny! I had something like that happen to me too on my written exam, and exactly what I dismissed what is exactly what showed up the first time. Thank you for the feedback, and your support. I really appreciate it come and would love to go up in your 182! Definitely need to make that happen. Until then, fly well!
Hey, that's good to know. Thanks for the feedback. Let me know if you have any questions. And definitely practice the actual exam questions. That way you'll be prepared to answer them under timed conditions. You got this!
Nice video, I do have the book, other books I think are a must to have is the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Airplane Flying Handbook, Aeronautical information manual study Guide for the private pilot. And I'm going to practice, practice. I'm having taken it yet, but I will take the exam in the next 3 months.
Hey brother jim, I'm glad to hear of the books that you have on hand. They are definitely must have foundational tools. I am also glad to hear that you're going to be practicing. That's going to be a key component of your success. Like I said had I practice more the first time, I wouldn't have needed a second time. Just know that you got this, get solid on anything that's shaky, and going there and knock it out the box!
Weight and balance is taking empty weight from the maintenance log and furthermore information from the poh and add the numbers up to have your take off weight and subtract gallon per hr from toc and in-flight to tod to gain approach weight
Once again Russ you come thru with knowledge, and helpful tips. Especially for those of us who are non pilots. Are you going to Sun' n Fun? GOD BLESS!! Nothing like a good hump day video, to get thru the mid week. Keep them coming.
Hey brother Novin. Thanks for the feedback. I wanted to go to Sun' n Fun, but it came up so quick! I will go to a few airshows this year, and Sun n Fun is definitely on the list for 2023. Good Lord willing, I'll be able to travel to a number of flyins and what not! Take care brother!
Hey pierce, here's a few things that I would suggest. One, how do you learn? Are you more of a visual learner, or do you learn more by reading concepts. If you're more of a visual learner, sporty should be just fine, because you can watch the videos and then back that up with looking at the books. Of course you can do the opposite if you're more of a reading and materials learner. I use King schools, but sporty's is just fine. Second, break it down into smaller pieces. Learning ground school stuff I found is almost like trying to eat an elephant. If you try to take it on all at once, it can be completely overwhelming. So start with small stuff. Start with airspaces, and get that down. Then go on to things like VFR chart symbols. Get that down. Then go to airplane characteristics and dynamics. I mean you get the point. If you try to do all at once it just might be too much. So those are my suggestions. Just know that you can do it and don't get overwhelmed. You can do this!
Thank you so much! There are a few programs that I think you should start out with. Certainly look at the black Pilots of America. They're actually maybe a local chapter where you are located. Definitely Google bpa, and start there. Also, I would look at aopa, which is an organization for Pilots across the country. They are an amazing advocacy organization, and sometimes they have scholarship programs that they run as well. Those are two places that I would start.
Hey Russ, Thanks for the insight! Looking to take my written here in a month. Just wondered what prep software if any you used for practice tests? Thanks for the good info in the video!
I use study buddy from sporty's Pilot shop, which was a game changer. I could do questions right on my phone, or my tablet. I think it's still free, but I'm not sure. Good luck on your written. You got this!
Congratulations Rusty. I am starting to my journey also. What books do you recommend to study, which online course or youtube channel. I am OTR trucker so much of my time, is driving. But I want to get ground school out before I go full time to actual flying
Thank you so much brother. Definitely keep me posted on your progress. I was suggest a Jefferson book, that has all of the basic information in it. All of them are pretty good, so you can’t go wrong. Again, keep me posted, and thank you for the support!
Yeah, Shepherd air is the truth! I use Shepherd air, but I also used it in combination with King schools. I needed those videos to help me since I'm a visual learner.
MKC AND KCI are my area I use par 141 complete AsA kit ppl including charts for my area and I use skyvector and aviation weather Gov for old school vfr nav and I use sportys online courses for prep as well as I get back into aviation poh tells you the numbers for weight and balance airplane specific important for performance and weather in fuel consumption and true air speed as well as indicated airspeed
I use King schools for the videos, and then I had a student pilot book, that big thick one that people always get. Help with some basic concepts, but I’m more of a visual learner so king school videos help me to understand concepts for sure.
I would suggest you do your ground school, and get your written exam out of the way so you can really focus on flying. I think there should be a little bit of overlap, only because some of the ground school stuff will make sense when you're in the cockpit of the airplane. But I will say trying to do both fully at the same time is difficult. If I had to do it all again, I definitely would have gotten the ground School in the written out of the way first, that way that requirement would be off of my back and I could have just focused on the flying portion. Just my suggestion. Take care, enjoy the journey and keep me posted on your progress.
@@RusscanFLY Man I appreciate the quick reply, very informative, I just found your page, literally watching your journey video by video, you experienced a lot of the same feelings I have now early in your journey(especially not knowing how people are in the aviation world)but to see where you are now gave me so much confidence, blessings to you and the fam, hopefully I can reach out if I have any questions, also btw I saw the steelers gear in one of your videos so I just had to say....LETS GO STEELERS!!!!! LOL
LOL! Steelers stand up! Yeah, feel free to reach out anytime. The whole point of the UA-cam channel is to show that a regular guy can do this Aviation thing. And you seen the journeys, the UPS the downs the good the bad the ugly. But good Lord brought me on through. So you got next! But yeah brother, feel free to reach out whenever. Fly well!
I’m 18 years old and want my private pilot’s license. I’m doing a load of research on what to expect when I go in and tackle my dream. any tips for me anything would help
Hey Steven, thanks for reaching out to me. First things first, if you haven't done so already definitely take a discovery flight. You to see what it's like to be in a small aircraft. If you're already past that stage, and you've already done flights in a small general aviation aircraft, then the next step would be to find a flight school that works for you, and a flight instructor who you can vibe with. You will be spending a lot of time with this person, and you want to make sure it's a good fit so you don't waste time or money. When you pick a flight school I would interview several different cfis. Remember it's your journey you get to decide who you pick. And lastly, get your ground school stuff tight quickly. The sooner you can take the written exam the better. Those are the first tips I would give as you start your journey. Keep me posted and feel free to ask any other questions that you may have.
Thanks Russ, I have my Part 107 and I am trying to figure out how to go about getting my Part 61. What are the ABC's of getting a part 61? Do you need a recommendation to take the written exam or can you take it on your own? I have absolutely no clue of how to go about this. Congratulation on passing the exam.
Thank you brother Anthony. The first thing I would recommend that you do, is Google flight schools near you. If there's one two or three or 10, and they are close enough, I would say go to them and talk to the Head instructor. The other thing that you would want to do at a flight school as you begin to narrow down one where you think you want to take lessons, do a discovery flight. From there, there's a number of things that you can do to try to prepare yourself for a part 61 flight journey. First things first, find out which flight schools are near you, go visit and have conversations. Then, take a discovery flight. If that works for you, then find an aviation medical examiner and get your medical done. Those will be the first steps that I would recommend that you engage before you start talking about the written exam or anything like that. Hope this helps!
I did do king schools, and it was very helpful. A lot of times I would read a concept but I wasn't really sure about it. Having the king schools videos to go back to to reinforce the material really helped. So I would say is a combination of written materials and the King School videos that really made things kind of come together.
I’m going to take mine Monday and I know some questions you have to memorize because they’re wrong. for example one talks about the maximum wind to stay under a certain crosswind and the answer is 24 but when you plot it is closer to 20 and 20 is an option
Good luck! Know that you got this! And memorization is good, just as long as you understand the reasoning behind the answer. That's key, because that's something that will come up on your check ride if you get it wrong. And you will definitely have to explain to the DPE what the concept is all about. But like I said, you are ready and good to go. Keep me posted on the result.
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i was also confused when i took my written just a day ago and i saw a clear binder pocket on the desk. luckily i didn't have any questions that i needed to make a mark on a graph. i know this video is is 2 years old at the time of writing this but for anybody watching this now and is preparing to take the test, you can also take a practice test on the PSI website and although the questions you get won't be the exact questions you get on the exam, the way it looks and the layout is exactly like the real test. also take as many practice test you can find online as possible and work on anything you got wrong, i ended up getting a 97% on my test and i couldn't of done it with just the test from my online ground school.
That’s a fantastic score! Congratulations! Yeah, the first time I was really unprepared for the way. The material was being tested on the exam. Studying actual questions definitely made a big difference. Anyway be well!
Congrats on passing your written! I actually can’t believe I’m at the point of scheduling it! What is that PSI for practice tests that you are referring to? Would you mind sharing the info? Appreciate it!
Thank you. Your advice made the difference for my study habits.
That’s great to hear! You got this!
Russ, I've been following your journey from the start. I wanted to come back here to this video to let you know, I followed your advice and scored an 88 today on my Knowledge Exam. Thank you!
That’s so awesome! Congratulations on passing your exam with a nice score! You are on your way! Glad I can be of service to you. Keep me posted on your continued progress.
@@RusscanFLY Thank you! I will. I'm prepping for my first solo flight (anyyyyy day now) and will for sure reach out. Thanks again for the inspiration
This is a very humble thing for you to put out there. Nobody, especially guys, like to admit when we fall short- but we do and hopefully someone else can learn from it. Those three tips you mentioned are the same ones I harp on with my students, especially when they're having a hard time "seeing" a concept. 90% of the people on this planet are visual/kinesthetic learners, so trying to visualize airspace doesn't always come naturally. Great helpful video!
Thank you so much for the positive feedback! I figured, if I can keep one person from going the route that I took and ending up with the result that I had the first time, then this video would definitely be well worth it. I definitely didn't like it knitting that I failed the first time, but it is the reality. Thanks again for the positive feedback, and I hope all your students listen to your wise words and knock that written out of the park! Peace!
What a great video as always. I saw this video before, but it was so much more helpful now that I’m scheduling my written! I am a beast at airspace, but when it comes to cloud coverage, I am definitely going to have to drill that a few more times! 😅
Thanks Russ!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you find this video helpful. Good luck on your written, you’re gonna crush it! Let me know how it goes after you pass! Take care!
Thanks for the info. I’m using Part time pilot ground school and it is a lot to read and learn, but I’ll get it
You are absolutely welcome! I’m glad to hear that you have a good ground school reference to use. Is definitely drinking from the fire hose at first, but it’ll all come together. Stay on task!
Thanks for being honest and posting your experience, I took my test yesterday and got 88%. It was the trick questions that probably got me the most . The 3x90s. rule of thumb is the key . I did about 6 consecutive practice test and got high 90s in all of them. I was week on weight and balance to but work on it using a-lot of youtube videos. Bottom line study and keep doing practice test until your score is in the 90s and then take the test. Use it right away or you will lose some of it .
Congratulations on passing your written exam! Your score of 88% is really really good! It must feel so good to get that behind you. I tell people to get your written done as soon as you can, that way you can focus your attention on flying. Congratulations, and keep me posted on your journey! Take care, and fly well!
@@RusscanFLY Yes thanks to you for posting this video that helped motivate me more to get it done. Keep doing what you do. Keep flying and encouraging God Bless
what practice test program did u study
@@jshdbbdhdbdbndn2361 Sportys
I passed my exam today 70% exactly I was nervous scared and excited
Congratulations! That’s awesome. Keep after it!
@@RusscanFLY oh yeah they trick you with those questions, very different wording compared to sportys
@@TheWildWookiee No doubt about it!
Congrats on passing! Make sure you study all the questions you missed, because the DPE is required to probe into those subject areas on the oral.
@@videogameplayer0552 I agree, and second, this excellent advice. Definitely go to the ACS standards, and figure out which areas you need to study a little bit more going forward.
Definitely some sound advice! Thank you for this! I'm about a month into my lessons and my instructor wants me to take my written exam soon. Before I do, he wants me to get three consecutive 90% or above to get his endorsement. I'm STRESSED but I'm trying not to give up.
Don’t give up at all! I remember when my Cfi said the same thing to me, and I almost lost my mind. But like with anything, if you really want this to happen, you will make it happen. I did exactly what my CFI) said he wanted me to do, and I was able to get three consecutive Results above 90%. If I can do it, so can you. Just keep taking practice, exams, and reviewing the material where you are weakest. You’ll make it happen! Good luck, and keep me posted on your progress.
Coming back to let you know I passed my exam with an 83% this morning! Woo!!
@@FlyWithTristan That's AWESOME! Congratulations! You are on your way! Keep grinding!
You hit the nail on the head brother. A great study tool I used was an app call Private Pilot Test Prep 2022 was a great tool because you can take it with you anywhere and it had two sides so one was the exam side set up exactly like the real exam even seen a lot of these question on the actual exam. Then on the other side is the study part where it would ask the question then you can answer, and it would tell you right away if it's wrong but also it gave explanations on every question, and you can break down the question by subject each subject had about 70 questions on 11 different subjects. Really recommend for anyone taking the exam was a huge help.
Thank you brother for that advice. I'm definitely going to check that out. I think I remember doing something like that when I I took my PPL written. It's been a while, and of course it was so traumatizing I think I tried to push it out of my brain! Anyway, thank you so much for the great advice. I'm definitely going to check out those study tools, and try to get this written knocked out of the box. Take care brother! Peace!
Great that you are doing this. I really wish we had met earlier. OK, I had the advantage when I took my PPL written in that I had already taken my Part 107 (unmanned) exam earlier that year and it was actually at the same testing center, so I knew what to expect. Also, every center is different, so it might be advantageous to call them to be sure what you can and cannot bring. Heck, they even took my Apple Watch :) For me, I took two different ground school courses pretty much simultaneously. They were Cessna Private Pilot by King Schools (provided by the flight school) and Private Pilot by Pilot Institute. I had already started the PI course and was surprised when the school gave me the other course as part of the tuition. Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment, but I did both. Just a note PI was the one I liked best. PI also required you to score 80% or better at least twice on the full practice exams before they would issue your certificate that you need to take the FAA written. Here is what I learned when I took my written. Most importantly for me was pick up a current copy of the testing supplement, that way you won't be blind-sided by a book you may have never even seen. Lots of answers can actually be found in the front of that supplement (airspace, etc.) and if you know what the book looks like you will be further ahead. Think about some kinds of flash cards, where the question is on the front and answer on the back. Make your own if you want, especially for areas you are weak on (for me it's weather, always the dang weather). Both PI and King Schools provided online flash cards with their curriculums, and you can buy them online as well. When you take practice tests, please, please, please do not try to memorize the question/answer. I guarantee you that the same type of questions will be asked, but they may be 'very differently worded' that what practice exams offer. The real key here is to try and understand the material, not just what answer goes with what question :) Take your time; this is not a race. If you are not 100% sure of an answer you can skip and mark it for review at the end. What I did was keep a running tally of all the questions I know I nailed, the ones I was not sure of and the ones that I was pretty much guessing. That way I pretty much knew where I stood as far as results (you need 42 correct answers out of the 60 for the minimum 70% passing grade). I think I went back and reviewed all my answers twice before I finally submitted my final answers. This got me a 92% on my PPL written, which disappointed me because I got a 97% on my Part 107 :) :) :)
Thanks you so much brother. I feel the same way. Suffice it to say, I pray our paths cross soon.
It's interesting that you went Part 107 first. I'm sure that was a good introduction to this whole aviation life. That's definitely cool though.
You are right that every center is different. I will say that I went to the same center twice. I will probably go back there to take my instrument written. I will say, I want to get that out of the way early!
Anyway, be safe brother and fly well!
Just got it done today with a 95% will start my PPL classes tomorrow 🙏🏼✈️
That's awesome! Please keep me posted on your progress. Enjoy the journey. It is amazing!
Thank you so much brother. Humility and hard work.
Thank you so much for the support! I appreciate the positive feedback. It is greatly appreciated. Take care!
my cfi told me the same...get 3 90s and ill check you off for your written.. so far I've gotten a 85, 83, and 78 just still stuck on those questions that require multiple calculations with figures charts and graphs and I feel you I still suck at weight and balance! Looking to get over the hump and hopefully pass my written asap and take my check ride here shortly! thanks for the great tips!!!
Your CFI is giving you solid instruction. It seems to be that what you get on the practice exams that you do yourself, is close to what you'll get plus or minus 5%, on the final exam. So getting 90s as practice, will get you close to a 90 on the actual exam. Don't sweat the weight and balance, just keep practicing and eventually you'll get it. Hang in there, and keep me posted on your progress. Let me know when you pass!
Timely message. Thank you. Don’t wing it. Point well taken
Yeah, that’s definitely something you want to be paying attention to, and study diligently for. That fake it till you make it thing does not work for that test!
Thank you for posting this.
My pleasure! I hope it was helpful.
It’s all good brother we fail and the biggest comeback is taking it again !! But eyeballing graph or calculation questions is a big no no glad you pointed out the bullet point a lot of people wouldn’t even see that!!!
Thank you so much, brother Chris! I appreciate the support and positive feedback. Yeah, the first failure was definitely very disappointing. But it was nice to be able to take a second sway got it, and be successful. Thanks again, brother!
@@RusscanFLY my test is this Thursday I’ve been scoring 80% on the past couple of practice exams you think I’m good to go?
@@ChrisBarnikow sounds like you’re good to go to Me.
@@RusscanFLY Where the test questions the same on the practice exams ? Worded the same or differently?
@@ChrisBarnikow They were the same, but in some instances were worded differently. Sheppard Air had the most actual questions bank.
Very informative vid. I'll hav to do a follow up debrief as well on how i too both failed & passed. #salute my gud brotha!!!!!
Thank you fam! I can't wait to see your take on the video.
Took it my first time and recently got my results. Not exactly what I wanted but I score in the early 80s. Some of the questions I have never seen!
Hey that's still a decent score. And, you don't have to worry about study for any more. I will say when you get closer to your check ride, you're definitely going to want to know and get the information tight on those questions that you missed. That way your check route or will go that much better. Peace!
Thanks man you was a help and made me feel better about failing today but I will continue to study until I strengthen in my weak areas
Hey man, failing isn't fatal. You know that is on my record, and is definitely part of my journey. Now the question is where do you go from here. So you know where your weak areas are, you'll have to check the codes against the ACs book. Make sure you study those areas. Then, make sure you practice those areas and understand how the material is being tested. Don't sweat the failure, it's just a learning opportunity that's all. Trust me, I've been there and I know how you feel. You got this, come up with a plan and execute.
just finished watching the vid yea I want to take the PPL exam soon ive been taking those practice test on Sportys
That’s awesome! Yeah, sporty is pretty good. I’m using Shepherd air as well for my IFR written exam. It’s pretty good as well. Good luck with the studying, you’re gonna knock that test out of the park!
@@RusscanFLY thanks man I’m planning on taking it pretty sooon
Thank you, Thank you!!! The one last thing I need to do before I move forward.
My pleasure fam! Definitely get that written out of the way. It will take a huge load off of your shoulders, and you will then be able to focus on the flying. You got this brother!
Thank you very much for being real! Student pilot.
Thank you brother Ronald! I definitely want to be an asset to the aviation community. Take care and enjoy your journey.
@RusscanFLY did you use the jeppesen book to study?
this video is very informative, im new to your channel and im looking to optsin my written exam this year. ill be colling you tomorrow to gain some help on how i can make this happen.
Thank you so much for the positive feedback. I'm glad you found your way to the channel. Definitely let me know any way that I can be helpful. I'm glad you are focused on the written, so you can get that out of the way! Be well.
You do a nice job Russ! My brother in law lived in Doylestown for years, he is now in Upper Eddy, his daughter is minutes from PennRidge. I have never flown into doylestown. I would love to take you up in my 1962 182E.
My mistake on the privates written is as follows. When we studied glider towing, I thought, I will never do that so I don't need to pay attention to it. I had 3 questions on glider towing on my private pilot written test.
That is too funny! I had something like that happen to me too on my written exam, and exactly what I dismissed what is exactly what showed up the first time.
Thank you for the feedback, and your support. I really appreciate it come and would love to go up in your 182! Definitely need to make that happen. Until then, fly well!
And also good to know old way of vfr navigation using rules of thumb by scale about 30nm and whizz wheel
True indeed!
Thank you for this… I’m studying now and this was helpful!
Hey, that's good to know. Thanks for the feedback. Let me know if you have any questions. And definitely practice the actual exam questions. That way you'll be prepared to answer them under timed conditions. You got this!
Nice video, I do have the book, other books I think are a must to have is the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Airplane Flying Handbook, Aeronautical information manual study Guide for the private pilot. And I'm going to practice, practice. I'm having taken it yet, but I will take the exam in the next 3 months.
Hey brother jim, I'm glad to hear of the books that you have on hand. They are definitely must have foundational tools. I am also glad to hear that you're going to be practicing. That's going to be a key component of your success. Like I said had I practice more the first time, I wouldn't have needed a second time. Just know that you got this, get solid on anything that's shaky, and going there and knock it out the box!
I could really use your help!
Are you on instagram? Maybe we can give each other a call through ig. I'm definitely willing to help any way I can.
Weight and balance is taking empty weight from the maintenance log and furthermore information from the poh and add the numbers up to have your take off weight and subtract gallon per hr from toc and in-flight to tod to gain approach weight
True indeed. A great breakdown of weight and balance.
👍☑️ Russ can fly, making Wednesday's interesting again!! LOL
That's too funny! Be well!
How many more can I do!?!? I dig it though. I love this stuff!
Once again Russ you come thru with knowledge, and helpful tips. Especially for those of us who are non pilots. Are you going to Sun' n Fun? GOD BLESS!! Nothing like a good hump day video, to get thru the mid week. Keep them coming.
Hey brother Novin. Thanks for the feedback. I wanted to go to Sun' n Fun, but it came up so quick! I will go to a few airshows this year, and Sun n Fun is definitely on the list for 2023. Good Lord willing, I'll be able to travel to a number of flyins and what not! Take care brother!
I have ten hours and I have the sportys flight school and I’m terrible at studying and I don’t know what I should be studying any advice?
Hey pierce, here's a few things that I would suggest. One, how do you learn? Are you more of a visual learner, or do you learn more by reading concepts. If you're more of a visual learner, sporty should be just fine, because you can watch the videos and then back that up with looking at the books. Of course you can do the opposite if you're more of a reading and materials learner. I use King schools, but sporty's is just fine. Second, break it down into smaller pieces. Learning ground school stuff I found is almost like trying to eat an elephant. If you try to take it on all at once, it can be completely overwhelming. So start with small stuff. Start with airspaces, and get that down. Then go on to things like VFR chart symbols. Get that down. Then go to airplane characteristics and dynamics. I mean you get the point. If you try to do all at once it just might be too much. So those are my suggestions. Just know that you can do it and don't get overwhelmed. You can do this!
Great content! Love your videos. But I have a question. What are some programs or different funding I could look into to get started?
Thank you so much! There are a few programs that I think you should start out with. Certainly look at the black Pilots of America. They're actually maybe a local chapter where you are located. Definitely Google bpa, and start there. Also, I would look at aopa, which is an organization for Pilots across the country. They are an amazing advocacy organization, and sometimes they have scholarship programs that they run as well. Those are two places that I would start.
Hey Russ,
Thanks for the insight! Looking to take my written here in a month. Just wondered what prep software if any you used for practice tests?
Thanks for the good info in the video!
I use study buddy from sporty's Pilot shop, which was a game changer. I could do questions right on my phone, or my tablet. I think it's still free, but I'm not sure. Good luck on your written. You got this!
@@RusscanFLY Thanks! I actually picked up their app a day before I came across this video! Fly safe out there.
Congratulations Rusty. I am starting to my journey also. What books do you recommend to study, which online course or youtube channel. I am OTR trucker so much of my time, is driving. But I want to get ground school out before I go full time to actual flying
Thank you so much brother. Definitely keep me posted on your progress. I was suggest a Jefferson book, that has all of the basic information in it. All of them are pretty good, so you can’t go wrong. Again, keep me posted, and thank you for the support!
Hey I used to sherpherd air and king air faa practice test. I passed my private and instrument faa written
Yeah, Shepherd air is the truth! I use Shepherd air, but I also used it in combination with King schools. I needed those videos to help me since I'm a visual learner.
the examiner will really focus in on any shakey areas.For me also airspace.
True indeed! Airspace still trips me up every now and then. Especially now since I am beginning to look at IFR charts. Peace!
MKC AND KCI are my area I use par 141 complete AsA kit ppl including charts for my area and I use skyvector and aviation weather
Gov for old school vfr nav and I use sportys online courses for prep as well as I get back into aviation poh tells you the numbers for weight and balance airplane specific important for performance and weather in fuel consumption and true air speed as well as indicated airspeed
Definitely all great advice. Definitely appreciate you taking the time to comment. I agree on all counts. Be well!
Great video, thanks! 92% great job!
Thank you brother Rod! Definitely had a better day with the 92 and with the 67. Be well brother.
@@RusscanFLY I am prying for a 90+. Fly safe.
@@RodClarkson let's claim it right now brother! 90 plus it is!
@@RusscanFLY YES!
Awesome thank
You’re quite welcome!
Did you use any other study tools or does the ACS book cover all the material? Thanks
I use King schools for the videos, and then I had a student pilot book, that big thick one that people always get. Help with some basic concepts, but I’m more of a visual learner so king school videos help me to understand concepts for sure.
I’m at the beginning of my aviation journey, should I study for the exam before taking the actual flying lessons or should I do it all together?
I would suggest you do your ground school, and get your written exam out of the way so you can really focus on flying. I think there should be a little bit of overlap, only because some of the ground school stuff will make sense when you're in the cockpit of the airplane. But I will say trying to do both fully at the same time is difficult. If I had to do it all again, I definitely would have gotten the ground School in the written out of the way first, that way that requirement would be off of my back and I could have just focused on the flying portion. Just my suggestion. Take care, enjoy the journey and keep me posted on your progress.
@@RusscanFLY Man I appreciate the quick reply, very informative, I just found your page, literally watching your journey video by video, you experienced a lot of the same feelings I have now early in your journey(especially not knowing how people are in the aviation world)but to see where you are now gave me so much confidence, blessings to you and the fam, hopefully I can reach out if I have any questions, also btw I saw the steelers gear in one of your videos so I just had to say....LETS GO STEELERS!!!!! LOL
LOL! Steelers stand up! Yeah, feel free to reach out anytime. The whole point of the UA-cam channel is to show that a regular guy can do this Aviation thing. And you seen the journeys, the UPS the downs the good the bad the ugly. But good Lord brought me on through. So you got next! But yeah brother, feel free to reach out whenever. Fly well!
I’m 18 years old and want my private pilot’s license. I’m doing a load of research on what to expect when I go in and tackle my dream. any tips for me anything would help
Hey Steven, thanks for reaching out to me. First things first, if you haven't done so already definitely take a discovery flight. You to see what it's like to be in a small aircraft. If you're already past that stage, and you've already done flights in a small general aviation aircraft, then the next step would be to find a flight school that works for you, and a flight instructor who you can vibe with. You will be spending a lot of time with this person, and you want to make sure it's a good fit so you don't waste time or money. When you pick a flight school I would interview several different cfis. Remember it's your journey you get to decide who you pick. And lastly, get your ground school stuff tight quickly. The sooner you can take the written exam the better. Those are the first tips I would give as you start your journey. Keep me posted and feel free to ask any other questions that you may have.
Thanks Russ, I have my Part 107 and I am trying to figure out how to go about getting my Part 61. What are the ABC's of getting a part 61? Do you need a recommendation to take the written exam or can you take it on your own? I have absolutely no clue of how to go about this. Congratulation on passing the exam.
Thank you brother Anthony. The first thing I would recommend that you do, is Google flight schools near you. If there's one two or three or 10, and they are close enough, I would say go to them and talk to the Head instructor. The other thing that you would want to do at a flight school as you begin to narrow down one where you think you want to take lessons, do a discovery flight. From there, there's a number of things that you can do to try to prepare yourself for a part 61 flight journey. First things first, find out which flight schools are near you, go visit and have conversations. Then, take a discovery flight. If that works for you, then find an aviation medical examiner and get your medical done. Those will be the first steps that I would recommend that you engage before you start talking about the written exam or anything like that. Hope this helps!
You need to become a CFI
LOL! Maybe that'll be my side hustle!
Did u do any ground school online like king school ? If so did it help much ? Or can you do all your studying from just there ?
I did do king schools, and it was very helpful. A lot of times I would read a concept but I wasn't really sure about it. Having the king schools videos to go back to to reinforce the material really helped. So I would say is a combination of written materials and the King School videos that really made things kind of come together.
just took my exam today and got a 97!!!
Woohoo! That's awesome! Congratulations. You are on your way.
Thanks!
My pleasure!
I’m going to take mine Monday and I know some questions you have to memorize because they’re wrong. for example one talks about the maximum wind to stay under a certain crosswind and the answer is 24 but when you plot it is closer to 20 and 20 is an option
Good luck! Know that you got this! And memorization is good, just as long as you understand the reasoning behind the answer. That's key, because that's something that will come up on your check ride if you get it wrong. And you will definitely have to explain to the DPE what the concept is all about. But like I said, you are ready and good to go. Keep me posted on the result.
I'm a "TERIBLE" written test taker!
You and me both brother!
What in the Wednesday is going on here !!!!
LOL! Enjoy DC family! Tell everyone I said what's up. Long live the queen!
weight and balance can kill you
True indeed!