I did my written test for the Instrument on Friday. I used the Gleim course materials and about a week before the test, also got a big fat Jeppeson book which explained a few things better.
Yes, there were some new questions, but I'd say no more than about 4 out of 61. I scored 92%, whereas on the Gleim practice tests I hardly ever got less than 98%, but I guess I have no reason to quibble. Of the five I got wrong two were new questions; one about an RNAV-Baro approach, and one about the definition of a "Technically Advanced Aircraft." I checked the FAA's "Handbook of Instrument Flying" and that term appear only once in the book and no clear, concise definition is given; certainly not clear enough to give the right answer on the test. Now that made me mad. I'll be happy to learn the material we are required to know inside out, but giving me a question without giving me the means to learn the answer??
My opinion won't change on this subject: these test are a necessary evil to get out of the way before you can learn the real world necessities.
Commercial and CFI to go.
Last edited by Zamfire; 5th May 2011 at 21:52.