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The Aviation Qualification Test, or AQT, is the most important part of your application. The test by itself is worth 45% of your application weight, so a good score greatly increases your chances of getting in. It should also be noted on how to AQT works. The AQT is a multiple choice test that has time limits for each section. The AQT is designed to put its test-takers under a lot of pressure to simulate the stressful environment that could come up whilst in the cockpit. Some of these pressured situations involve answering a lot of problems in a short period of time, or trying to solve problems that you are unfamiliar with.
IMPORTANT: The timer each section of the AQT is located in the bottom right corner. This timer DOES NOT count down, and only shows how much time is left when the question you are currently on was started. For example, if you complete question 1 of the math section in 30 seconds and hit submit, the timer will change to 11:30. It will stay at 11:30 until you submit your answer for question 2, at which point it will update. It is important to try your best to answer every single question in each section; wrong answers do not count against you.
The AQT is broken into 5 sections:
Mathematics - 25 Questions, 12 Minutes
Table Reading - 40 Questions, 5 Minutes
Instrument Comprehension - 25 Questions, 5 Minutes
Aviation Knowledge - 20 Questions, 8 Minutes
Weight Perception - 20 Questions, 15 Minutes
Below, in-depth explanations of each section can be found.
In order to do the best that you can on the math section, you have to be sure to answer every question on the test. The best way to increase your score is by learning the best way to guess.
As shown in the example to the right, the answer to this question is choice A. This question is a perfect example of how to guess if the answer is not known. As shown, 3 out of the 5 questions start with 4x, so it is most likely this choice. In addition, 2 out of the 3 choices starting with 4x have an addition sign in the left side of the equation. This limits the possibilities down to options A and C. Since 4 out of 5 of the choices have 10 as the answer, the answer is most likely A. In this case, the answer was guessed correctly.
Mathematics
Mathematics
25 Questions, 12 Minutes
The mathematics section is by far the hardest section on the AQT. Most of the problems involve upper-level Algebra 3 and Calculus. For most people, these math concepts are not at their level. There are some problems involving Algebra 1 and 2 that you will be able to understand, but in the case that you come upon a question that you do not understand, guess. The test is designed to put you under stress, so it is important that you stay calm and answer every single question. Below, I go into detail on the proper way to guess on a test question.
Table Reading - 40 Questions, 5 Minutes
Table Reading - 40 Questions, 5 Minutes
On the table reading section of the test, there will be 5 minutes to do 40 questions. This may seem like a lot, but answering all 40 can easily be accomplished with a lot of practice. The table on the actual AQT test is the exact same as the one pictured above, and you will get a copy of this table emailed to you with your Flight Academy package to apply. The best tips that I have for this section are to uses all of the axis on the paper. For example, if your point is at (+15, -13) use the bottom right X and Y axis to determine the number at that point. this section is all about repetition and practice.
Instrument Comprehension
Instrument Comprehension
25 Question, 5 Minutes
25 Question, 5 Minutes
The instrument comprehension section of the AQT is another section that is mostly based on practice and repetition. The concept is very simple: you are presented with a compass and an artificial horizon. Based on these two instrument, you have to be able to tell what your airplane is doing. A simple article on how the artificial horizon works should give you enough understanding to begin your practice and be able to master the concept. I recommend this article by pilotfriend.com. After this quick read, skill in this area needs to come from your own hard work and repetition!
Aviation Knowledge
Aviation Knowledge
20 Questions, 8 Minutes
20 Questions, 8 Minutes
Aviation Knowledge is all about aircraft history, airplane parts, and important aircraft throughout history. The most important part of this section to nail down is the aircraft parts section. Make sure that you have near 100% efficiency in this area. For this, I would recommend the quizlet linked below. Practicing the aircraft parts will be essential. If you want to go more in depth on the history of aviation and important planes, I would recommend this Wikipedia read, starting from The Wright Brothers. Also, DO NOT FORGET to ask you JROTC instructors for help on aviation knowledge. They are your best resource for success!
Weight Perception
Weight Perception
20 Questions, 15 Minutes
20 Questions, 15 Minutes
This section of the AQT tests your ability to see logical relationships between abstract shapes. You will be given one or more scales with given weights that equal each other. Your task is to use the given scales to match the empty scale on the right hand side, as seen in the example. The best strategy for this test is to bring scratch paper and eliminate certain shapes at a time. Also, as with every test, make sure to answer every question even if you are unsure of the answer.
Remember, most parts of this test are all about practice and repetition. As long as you have seen all of the concepts on the test and practice them, nothing will surprise you. Also, it is essential that you complete every single question on the test. Wrong answers do not count against you and filling in every answer can only benefit you. For more information on the AQT and to see practice questions, click on the link: www.washoeschools.net/cms/lib/NV01912265/Centricity/Domain/913/AQT%20Information%20Packet.pdf
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