Why oh why oh why . . . . .
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From: The Far Side
Originally Posted by Abbey Road
If "unlike other test prep programs" only Sheppard Air has all the questions, then it sounds like someone in the FAA is passing the questions directly to Sheppard. Could that all end in tears sometime?
Abbey, FAA questions became available thirty plus years ago under FOIA. That changed recently, and some of the exam questions for lower ratings are no longer publicly available. However, this has yet to reach the ATP exams. Eventually, though, all the test preps will sport "typical" (rather than actual) questions garnered in part, no doubt, by the grilling of recent test-takers. For now, though, all is kosher.
Last edited by Rotorhead1026; 14th January 2013 at 13:12.
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From: Planet Earth
I remember a couple of questions on the CAA Air Law test, like what direction is the traffic pattern when there are two orange balls hoisted on the mast, or in case of radio failure, how many flares do you throw out of your aircraft.
Very relevant, lol.
Very relevant, lol.
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From: England
How exactly will knowing the % performance lost on a light twin help? If you lose an engine you will know about it, knowing the above will not help you, knowing what to do....might save your life!!
With hydroplaning....yea all good to know about it..what are you going to do though? ahhh looks like we are hydroplaning...hmmm is it dynamic or viscous...what speed are..were "900m" we "300m" doing Ahhhhhhhhhhhh
With hydroplaning....yea all good to know about it..what are you going to do though? ahhh looks like we are hydroplaning...hmmm is it dynamic or viscous...what speed are..were "900m" we "300m" doing Ahhhhhhhhhhhh
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From: St. John's Wood
Rotorhead, fair enough. But that just makes Sheppard Air's claim all the more unbeliveable:
If "... For now, though, all is kosher"(and by that I assume you mean that all such training organisations have access to all the questions) how can Sheppard Air claim to be the only organisation that won't disappoint? It is symptomatic of so many shallow claims when advertising this stuff. 'Only we can give you ...' or 'We are the best' or 'You won't find this anywhere else'. Ultimately, it's bovine manure, isn't it? 
Don't worry... unlike other test prep programs, you won't be disappointed by finding 25 questions on your FAA test you've never seen before... we won't let you down... we guarantee it.
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From: Tie Pay
"dont know what airplanes you fly or intend to fly, but those questions you complained about might be relevant in your future operations..."
17000 plus of military and airline flying and I have never known or cared about the difference between 2 types of hydroplane and although I understand that an engine out in a twin is a serious loss of performance, when the throttles are at the stops with max EPR and we are at best speed engine out and in balance, knowing a % loss of climb is irrelevant.
17000 plus of military and airline flying and I have never known or cared about the difference between 2 types of hydroplane and although I understand that an engine out in a twin is a serious loss of performance, when the throttles are at the stops with max EPR and we are at best speed engine out and in balance, knowing a % loss of climb is irrelevant.
