Military Flight Aptitude Tests

384 Pages·2006·5.15 MB·English

Military Flight
Aptitude Tests
6th Edition
SOLOMON WIENER
Colonel, AUS-Ret.
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ISSN1555-9793
ISBN13:978-0-7689-1700-0
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Contents
What This Book Will Do for You.................................................. vii
PART I: CAREERS IN MILITARY AVIATION................... 1
Chapter 1: Career Opportunities as Military Pilots, Navigators, or Flight Officers...... 2
Career Opportunities as a Commissioned Officer ....................... 2
General Qualification Requirements for a Commissioned Officer .......... 2
Pathways to Becoming an Officer ................................... 3
Basic Officer Training............................................. 4
Rank, Pay, and Benefits ........................................... 5
Chapter 2: Military Aviation................................................. 9
Airplane Pilots................................................... 9
Helicopter Pilots.................................................. 10
Airplane Navigators............................................... 11
Naval Flight Officers.............................................. 12
Chapter 3: Service Information on Flight Training Programs....................... 13
Air Force ....................................................... 13
Army........................................................... 15
Navy........................................................... 19
Marine Corps.................................................... 25
Coast Guard..................................................... 28
PART II: MILITARY FLIGHT APTITUDE TESTS .................. 35
Chapter 4: General Test Information........................................... 36
The Test Format.................................................. 36
Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)........................... 36
Alternate Flight Aptitude Selection Test (AFAST) ...................... 38
Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Selection Test Battery................. 39
Composite Scoring................................................ 40
Chapter 5: Strategies for Preparing for and Taking Military Flight Aptitude Tests...... 42
Preparing for the Test ............................................. 42
Guessing........................................................ 43
Taking the Test .................................................. 44
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PART III: TYPES OF QUESTIONS USED IN MILITARY
FLIGHT APTITUDE TESTS................................ 47
Chapter 6: The Kinds of Questions You’ll Be Asked ............................. 51
Synonyms....................................................... 51
Verbal Analogies................................................. 52
Reading Comprehension ........................................... 54
Arithmetic Reasoning ............................................. 61
Math Knowledge ................................................. 63
Data Interpretation................................................ 65
Mechanical Comprehension......................................... 67
Electrical Maze .................................................. 72
Scale Reading.................................................... 73
Instrument Comprehension ......................................... 75
Block Counting .................................................. 84
Table Reading ................................................... 86
Aviation Information.............................................. 87
Nautical Information .............................................. 92
Rotated Blocks................................................... 96
General Science.................................................. 99
Hidden Figures................................................... 100
Background Information, Self-Description, Biographical Inventory......... 102
Complex Movements.............................................. 103
Cyclic Orientation ................................................ 105
Spatial Apperception .............................................. 110
Answers and Explanations.......................................... 118
PART IV: AIR FORCE OFFICER QUALIFYING TEST (AFOQT).. 127
Chapter 7: Sample Air Force Officer Qualifying Test............................. 128
Part 1 Verbal Analogies ........................................... 133
Part 2 Arithmetic Reasoning........................................ 137
Part 3 Reading Comprehension...................................... 143
Part 4 Data Interpretation .......................................... 153
Part 5 Word Knowledge ........................................... 161
Part 6 Math Knowledge ........................................... 165
Part 7 Mechanical Comprehension .................................. 171
Part 8 Electrical Maze ............................................ 177
Part 9 Scale Reading ............................................. 183
Part 10 Instrument Comprehension .................................. 191
Part 11 Block Counting ........................................... 203
Part 12 Table Reading ............................................ 207
Part 13 Aviation Information ....................................... 215
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Part 14 Rotated Blocks ............................................ 221
Part 15 General Science ........................................... 227
Part 16 Hidden Figures ........................................... 231
Answers and Explanations.......................................... 236
PART V: ARMY ALTERNATE FLIGHT APTITUDE
SELECTION TEST (AFAST)............................... 257
Chapter 8: Sample Army Alternate Flight Aptitude Selection Test .................. 258
Subtest 1 Background Information................................... 261
Subtest 2 Instrument Comprehension ................................ 267
Subtest 3 Complex Movements ..................................... 275
Subtest 4 Helicopter Knowledge .................................... 281
Subtest 5 Cyclic Orientation ....................................... 287
Subtest 6 Mechanical Functions .................................... 297
Subtest 7 Self-Description ......................................... 303
Answers and Explanations.......................................... 310
PART VI: NAVY AND MARINE CORPS AVIATION
SELECTION TEST BATTERY ............................. 317
Chapter 9: Specimen Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Selection Test Battery ........ 318
Test 1 Math/Verbal Test (MVT) .................................... 321
Test 2 Mechanical Comprehension Test (MCT) ........................ 327
Test 3 Spatial Apperception Test .................................... 333
Test 4 Biographical Inventory (BI) .................................. 353
Test 5 Aviation/Nautical Information (ANT) .......................... 361
Answers and Explanations.......................................... 365
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What This Book Will Do for You
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ach year, thousands of armed forces personnel— when it is not. You will also build your confidence with
includingupto80percentofallofficercandidates— in-depth math and verbal reviews and the following
seek admission to the U.S. military’s world-class important test subjects:
flight training programs. This unique guide will help you
n Instrument Comprehension
get the edge you need to score high on your test day.
Military Flight Aptitude Tests covers every type of n Cyclic Orientation
flight aptitude test and includes full-length sample tests
n Spatial Apperception
with explanations and diagrams for simulating in-flight
practice to help you score high on: n Scale Reading
n TheArmyFlightAptitudeSelectionTest(AFAST) n Mechanical Comprehension
n The Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Ifyouarenotsureaboutyourcareerdirection,themilitary
career guidance and information you need is included with
n The Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Selection
completedescriptionsoftrainingprogramsforeachservice
Battery
branch.
Proven test-taking tips and strategies are included to help MilitaryFlightAptitudeTestsiseverythingyouneed
you prepare for every type of question you will see on the to qualify for military flight training in today’s Armed
actual exam. This includes when it is best to guess and Forces.
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I
PART
CAREERS IN MILITARY AVIATION
1
CHAPTER
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS MILITARY
PILOTS, NAVIGATORS, OR FLIGHT
OFFICERS
M
ilitary pilots, navigators, and flight officers are n Government-paid moving expenses when chang-
commissioned officers of the Armed Forces of ing duty stations
the United States. No matter what their area of
n Thirty days annual leave with pay
specializationorcareerfield,allcommissionedofficersare
afforded the same career opportunities. n Shopping privileges at military commissaries and
exchanges
n Periodic promotions based on performance
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS
A COMMISSIONED OFFICER n Membership privileges at officers’ clubs
Commissioned officers in the Air Force, Army, Marines, n Outstanding retirement benefits
Navy, and Coast Guard enjoy a diversified professional
Some of the major disadvantages include:
career interwoven with adventure and travel, plus a variety
of assignments geared to challenge and develop individual n Family relocation
skills and expertise. In addition, opportunities for promo-
tion are excellent. n Separation from family when on certain assign-
Theyalsoenjoyacombinationofprivileges,benefits, ments
opportunities, and responsibilities rarely offered elsewhere.
n Slightly greater hazard than in some other
There are approximately 225,000 men and women
occupations
currently serving as officers both on active duty and in
Reserve components of the Armed Forces of the United n Working hours not always constant
States.
n Desired job assignment or duty station not always
available
Among the many advantages of a military career are the
following:
GENERAL QUALIFICATION
n Responsibility and an opportunity to exercise
REQUIREMENTS FOR A
leadership at an early age
COMMISSIONED OFFICER
n Opportunity for advanced education through tu-
ition assistance programs Each year, approximately 25,000 men and women
become commissioned officers in the Armed Forces. The
n Excellent pay term commissioned refers to the certification that officers
receive upon meeting all qualification requirements. The
n Opportunity for travel
certification confers military rank, authority, and obliga-
n Low-cost life insurance of up to $250,000 tion. The general qualification requirements are presented
on the following page. Note that specific requirements
n Medical and dental care vary by service branch.
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