Test

[Lazol58 (Luis Lazo Jr)]

Can i take all my written test before i start flying

[rtankus (Raina)]

Luis

Yes, this is actually recommended by ATP. If not all of them, complete at least the PAR, IRA, and CAX if you can. But focus on strong scores and not just completion/passing.

Raina

[Lazol58 (Luis Lazo Jr)]

Thank you. What program should i use to study for the exams

[Adam]

Luis,

Yes you can but I wouldn’t do it to early in the game. The writtens all expire after 24mos if you haven’t completed the associated practical exam so make sure you plan on completing your training during that time.

Adam

[Hannah]

Luis,

This is all you need to know about the written exams. Courtesy of one of our mentors @Brady

Preparing for Your Airman Knowledge Test

Preparing for the Airman Knowledge Test (AKT) [also known as “writtens”] can be confusing at first, but this guide is planned to make your journey through taking your first written to last, easy. While attending ATP you will be expected to take six writtens: Private Pilot Airplane (PAR), Instrument Rating Airplane (IRA), Commercial Pilot Airplane (CAX), Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI), Flight Instructor Airplane (FIA), and Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane (FII). Embarking on a career i…

Hannah

[Brady]

Luis,

Written exams expire 24 calendar months post test results, so there is a thing called “taking them too soon.” As for programs, Hannah linked a nice FAQ I put together regarding the exam process with tips, tricks and the blueprint of the AKT. Studying the PAR from the other writtens will be different as Sheppard Air does not provide a test prep for that test.

I recommend giving that FAQ Hannah mentioned a quick read and it may answer many questions. Please let us know what else you may have, we are here to help.

Brady