
SIFT Prep - Crunch Time
#1
Posted 20 May 2017 - 23:58
Given my time left before the test (approx 2 weeks) any additional resources? Good websites on aviation? Which chapters of FAA book do I NEED to read? Additional practice problems?
I'all take what I can get! Especially on Aviation and Mechanics questions. What should I focus on?
I would greatly appreciate it!
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#2
Posted 21 May 2017 - 00:19
You should probably have an understanding on translating tendency, gyroscopic motion and effective translational lift.
Like I said that whole manual has a lot of good info but pay attention to the systems vice procedures and you should be fine. Best of luck.
"Helicopters don't fly, they beat the air into submission."
#3
Posted 21 May 2017 - 11:11
#4
Posted 08 June 2017 - 06:08
Unfortunately, the Army ROTC officer forgot about my scheduled test date so we have now rescheduled to June 23rd. More time for studying

I bought an ASVAB study guide and another well rated SIFT study guide.
Any areas of focus within Mechanics and Aviation that are recurring etc? I really want to do well!
Is the math section from ASVAB a good resource for practice questions?
#5
Posted 08 June 2017 - 07:20
Hi! I'm scheduled to take the SIFT on June 2nd. I took a week off work beforehand. I'm scoring well in math, simple drawings, Hidden Figures (with squinting). Aviation section I'm comfortable but I could do better. Mechanics I'm struggling a little with. Been a while since high school.
Given my time left before the test (approx 2 weeks) any additional resources? Good websites on aviation? Which chapters of FAA book do I NEED to read? Additional practice problems?
I'all take what I can get! Especially on Aviation and Mechanics questions. What should I focus on?
I would greatly appreciate it!
I studied the day before the sift and used the sporty's helicopter training videos, hahaha.
Got a 55 but whatever, it got me in. I always struggle with math
#6
Posted 08 June 2017 - 08:43
Math and mechanics its pretty much the same as the ASVAB... MEMORIZE the army aircrafts, basic maneuvers, flight controls, oil/fuel weight and stuff... the part that I underestimated and I know it got me pretty good was spatial apperception (that's right, should be one of the easy parts), still managed a 52 cause I know I did well in math and mechanics but I bombed SA and the first 2, hidden figures and simple drawings but you can only prepare that much for those 2... I think you have to actually try to not get a 40. Test its not hard at all and you have plenty of time to prepare for it. Good Luck!
#7
Posted 23 June 2017 - 13:04
So I'm good with a 56 then? From my understanding the pass mark is 40 so I should be good.
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