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Whether you're in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines, you'll need to be well prepared for your exam to compete for a seat in flight school. Use this book to get hands-on experience with the same kind of test material you'll see on exam day, and pass your exam with flying colors.

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Score your best on the AFOQT, AFAST, or ASTB.
Conquer test anxiety and boost confidence.
Build a study plan and learn time management techniques.
Practice the same kinds of questions you'll see on the actual exam.
Use the process of elimination and make educated guesses to answer tough questions.
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The Complete Preparation Guide for Military Flight Aptitude Tests includes sample tests for the:

AFOQT (Air Force Officer Qualifying Test)
AFAST (Alternate Flight Aptitude Selection Test)
ASTB (Aviation Selection Test Battery)

Helicopter Flight Books
Principles of Helicopter Flight	Principles of Helicopter Flight Written with a building-block approach to learning to fly a helicopter, this comprehensive textbook shows pilots the underlying foundation of why the helicopter behaves the way it does. Discussing the complexities of helicopter flight in clear terms, this book explains the aerodynamic factors associated with rotor stalls, mast bumping, and wind effect. Also included are testing requirements and complete helicopter theory that every pilot can grasp and use to best master this type of aircraft. Having just completed my CPL (rotor) examinations, I must say it was great to have a book that was easy to understand & supplied me with the answers as they arose in the practical flying hours thereafter. I am sure that anyone who reads the book from cover to cover a few times would have a very good understanding of the complexities involved in the world of rotary-winged craft. Thank you Walter.
Rotorcraft Flying Handbook	Rotorcraft Flying Handbook A very well written book explaining many areas of helicopter flight. I found everything to be written very well, and was benefited by the color graphs, pictures, and layouts concerning all the intricacies of helicopter flight. If you are interested in helicopter flight, or are wanting a more in-depth look into all the aspects of rotorcraft flight, this is the perfect book to buy, hands down. From basic flight controls, flight in general and in-depth looks into aerodynamics, this book has it all. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting a more thorough knowledge of rotary wing flight; beginner to expert, this book will compliment anyone's knowledge and skill when it comes to helicopter flight.
This is a great book for preparing for the AFOQT. I was spooling up for a military pilot slot and took the Marine Corps flight test cold and did not do very well. I got this book before taking my first choice service (Air Force) flight test. I did quite well, that was back in '97, and I graduated USAF pilot training in Nov of '99. Take the practice tests under timed conditions. Just having seen the type of quesitons they ask having a feel for the time constraints of each section was a big help.
I too found this book extra helpful. There is a lot of hype surrounding the test, and study guides are limited, so buying this book is a good investment. Taking the practice tests and timing yourself lets you know the pace of the test. Further, you can pinpoint your weaknesses and brush up on certain topics i.e. math, etc. Being able to visualize the test and simulate the test environment at your desk helps break the ice. Also, I took a good look at http://www.baseops.net/afoqt/ for additional guidance, study guides, and scoring information about the AFOQT. And the result, I got a pilot slot.
I recently bought this book to help calm my nerves as i was about to take the army AFAST. I studied away and passed the test with flying colors. in fact, the test questions in this book for the helicopter knowledge were harder than the actual test question. this lead to me be better prepared. it was the same way with the mechanical comprehension section. I surely wouldn't have scored as well as i did without this book! Another good book to study helicopter aerodynamics is: Principles of Helicopter Flight.
I did fine on the AFOQT with this book. However I believe that a sample SAT book or a strong latin review will help with the two sections that deal with words. The math was pretty basic, similar to the SAT's and the charts and electrical mazes are larger on the test compared to the practice books. I think the best way to study for this test is to lock yourself in a room and play some classical music. The lord of the rings soundtrack worked for me, but anything will do. It is also important that you answer every question for the AFOQT. It hurts your grade more if you leave an answer blank. Just relax and try not to stress out. As for studying, take it a section at a time, and time yourself accordingly. The Person in charge of our test had a loud timer that was distracting, so maybe you will want a loud timer so you can get use to the noise. Honestly, the test was not as hard as I thought. Just eat a light breakfast and concentrate. Good luck!
I decided after being a helicopter crew chief for 8 years that I wanted to attend flight school. My friends that were doing the same recommended this book to me- so I bought it. I already knew much of the material, but it did help me. This book contains tests for all services; I took the AFAST (Army Flight Aptitude Screening Test). As I recall, the practice test was not exactly what I found when I took the exam (which is good so the test is not COMPLETELY compromised) but it was close enough that I had minimal problems with it. In some cases (the control stick position portion) the real test seemed much simpler than the version in the book. Each time I come across someone who is interested in going to Army flight school, the first thing I do is recommend this book to them. Not only is it a good tool for practice and it explains the answers to the reader, but it is the only book in existence that I know of that points the reader in the right direction for the exam. You can't walk in to take the AFAST without knowing something about rotary-winged flight. This book explains a little about retreating blade stall, dynamic rollover, translating tendency, etc. so if you don't know these things, you can have a basic understanding of what they are. Without a clue of what some of these things are and how they pertain to helos, you won't have a chance when test time comes. Good luck!

Helicopter Flight Books:
Principles of Helicopter Flight	Learning to Fly Helicopters	Helicopter Theory	Rotorcraft Flying Handbook

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