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Rod Farlee wrote:

> Simply study, and don't read the FAA exam guide, or use any
> computerized test drill software.  You don't need them, if you've
> learned the material at all.  It's a "pass/fail" test, with the "pass"
> set way down at 70% (35/50).  The exam guides will simply let
> you get one or two "trick" or poorly worded questions that you
> might otherwise miss.  There is no reason to care about that, as
> it is essentially impossible to fail the FAA written if you've studied
> at all.

For a slightly conflicting viewpoint: I believe that it is necessary
to use some kind of test-specific study aid in order to obtain a
decent score (say, 90 or above).  Simply studying the material won't
do it -- the FAA tests are that picky.  You can study your head off,
and know a lot, and score in the 80s without specific prep.  IMO.

Rod is correct, though, that it's essentially impossible to fail
the FAA written if you've studied at all.  Just for grins, I took
a couple practice tests while my husband was working on his PPL
(before I'd started studying or working on mine at all).  I knew
a few things from talking to him and watching him flight plan.
I passed :).

So pick your desired test score, and "govern yourself accordingly"

Snowbird


