Commercial Written Update
March 12th, 2007 •
I’m still doing my near-daily practice tests over lunch, had a couple of 96% scores and most recently settled in the high 80s so I think I am ready. Just need to find the time to get to the test centre. Things that always stump me, no matter how much I try to remember:
- location and effect of the jet stream in summer
- glider towing currency requirements
- fog types and effects
In some good news, some stock options I had in my previous company are being purchased and are enough to pay off my current car loan, thereby opening up the possibility of a few hours of extra flight time each month.
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Administrator March 13, 2007at 6:23 am
Hi Mike
Thanks for the suggestion, I’ll check it out. Yeah, I used the Gleim software to get started but my daily tests are using the online practice exams on the Sportys website. My Gleim is a little out of date. But I agree with Gleim, got me through both my Private and Instrument exams.
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Sounds like you’re in a really good place. I look forward to hearing of your successful official results soon!
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To remember the jet stream, think of it this way: When it moves North, it drags warm air from the Gulf of Mexico; when it moves South, it prevents warm Gulf air from traveling North. So, warm = spring = jet stream is north; cold = winter = jet stream is south.
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Administrator March 13, 2007at 9:30 pm
IFR Pilot – thats perfect! Now if only I could get explanations like that for all the other things. But, we can’t all be Krista and get near-100% scores
Might pop in the flight school tomorrow or thu and see if they a test computer available, get this done.
There’s a book I highly recommend: “Everything Explained for the Commercial Pilot”.
It’s a tacky looking book that you’ve probably seen, but were not immediately impressed by. Don’t judge the book by its cover. This book will help you immensely. It lists for $59.95, but you can find it on eBay for less.
It’s like a Cliff’s Notes for flying.
Good luck with the studying.
By the way, are you using Gleim test prep software? It really helps too.
Mike