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[2fast4yu]

Any of you guys have any advice on the basics final? Kind of stressing about it. I’m taking it in a few weeks and been making 90s on my block tests. I just keep seeing that they try to trip you up so I’m going over all the material. TYIA

 

[causalbatches]

Any of you guys have any advice on the basics final? Kind of stressing about it. I’m taking it in a few weeks and been making 90s on my block tests. I just keep seeing that they try to trip you up so I’m going over all the material. TYIA

CTRL + F

 

[2fast4yu]

CTRL + F

Uh, I'm sure it isn't open book.

 

[GulfBravoPapa]

Any of you guys have any advice on the basics final? Kind of stressing about it. I’m taking it in a few weeks and been making 90s on my block tests. I just keep seeing that they try to trip you up so I’m going over all the material. TYIA

Basics final

Not overly helpful but it's basics... stop stressing. Read the questions carefully and don't rush.

 

[2fast4yu]

Basics final

Not overly helpful but it's basics... stop stressing. Read the questions carefully and don't rush.

Thanks, I bought it a while back. Though some questions needs to be updated, been passing the final test questions on it. Just really don’t want to be the one caught out cause of dumb errors, I noticed they ask for specific little minor details like stuff with the relief position. Would you say getting 90s on the block tests is a good indication?

 

[Phanatical]

Thanks, I bought it a while back. Though some questions needs to be updated, been passing the final test questions on it. Just really don’t want to be the one caught out cause of dumb errors, I noticed they ask for specific little minor details like stuff with the relief position. Would you say getting 90s on the block tests is a good indication?

You should be fine if you're in the 90’s. Passing is a 70.

 

[causalbatches]

Uh, I'm sure it isn't open book.

Is basics online, still?

 

[2fast4yu]

Is basics online, still?

Yes, but you’re being monitored. Not sure how the final will be administered. Instructors said they have to hand off to someone else.

 

[Phanatical]

Instructors can’t administer the scored exams… same for the academy. Instructors are technically just contractors… the FAA has to be the one proctoring and giving scores.

 

[causalbatches]

Yes, but you’re being monitored. Not sure how the final will be administered. Instructors said they have to hand off to someone else.

By “monitored” they most likely mean you’ll have to keep your Zoom video turned on and an FAA individual will join the Zoom meeting to “proctor” it.

CTRL + F is always your friend. If you feel slimy about doing that, don’t. Advice is just that, advice.

 

[2fast4yu]

By “monitored” they most likely mean you’ll have to keep your Zoom video turned on and an FAA individual will join the Zoom meeting to “proctor” it.

CTRL + F is always your friend. If you feel slimy about doing that, don’t. Advice is just that, advice.

Will it be on blackboard? I heard they can see your screen.

 

[causalbatches]

Will it be on blackboard? I heard they can see your screen.

Use a different device to search, then. Lots of options. Do whatever you feel is right. Everybody draws lines differently.

 

[MJ]

Yeah, cheat on a test.

 

[Cyclosporum_]

Don't ever cheat on a test. Dishonesty is the worst.

 

[causalbatches]

My initial post was intended mostly as a joke.

That being said:

A sizable part of this job is differentiating between what you need to know, and what you need to know how to find.

If the academy is essentially an extended screening process, learning how to determine what information goes in which category should happen eventually.

Not everything on that test falls into the must know category. You could argue it’s must know for the sake of that test, and you’d probably be right. If you’re that stressed about it, through, don’t fail out on the basics final.

 

[2fast4yu]

My initial post was intended mostly as a joke.

That being said:

A sizable part of this job is differentiating between what you need to know, and what you need to know how to find.

If the academy is essentially an extended screening process, learning how to determine what information goes in which category should happen eventually.

Not everything on that test falls into the must know category. You could argue it’s must know for the sake of that test, and you’d probably be right. If you’re that stressed about it, through, don’t fail out on the basics final.

I get it, my guy. I’ll just do my best and whatever happens happen. Thank you for even answering.

 

[djs922]

They took it for a few seconds; maybe a minute. Abnormal palpitations will probably raise a flag, and they'll follow up with you again requesting further information. You'll be asked to get a cardiology/cardiovascular evaluation on your own dime and to send them the results, so I'm guessing it's not an automatic disqualification, but will still cause some delay.

Hello, I hope this can still be relevant as it was this and only one other post that came up under "cardiovascular". I had a single episode of AFib (Atrial Fibrillation) back in Fall 2023 (I was 23 at the time, I am now 24), self corrected heart rhythm within 8 hours. Saw a cardiologist afterwards, wore the heart monitor for nearly a month and a couple stress tests, has never happened again. Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist said I am all good, they think it was just a fluke because I had been dehydrated. Would it be realistic to expect some difficulty in the medical clearance process thanks to this one-time occurrence? I am in the 2024 bid btw.

 

[NotKC]

Hello, I hope this can still be relevant as it was this and only one other post that came up under "cardiovascular". I had a single episode of AFib (Atrial Fibrillation) back in Fall 2023 (I was 23 at the time, I am now 24), self corrected heart rhythm within 8 hours. Saw a cardiologist afterwards, wore the heart monitor for nearly a month and a couple stress tests, has never happened again. Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist said I am all good, they think it was just a fluke because I had been dehydrated. Would it be realistic to expect some difficulty in the medical clearance process thanks to this one-time occurrence? I am in the 2024 bid btw.

My brother (not a controller), is currently in the process for a waiver for his pilot medical for an AFib episode that happened over 6 years ago. My understanding is that the controller's medical clearance is more stringent. Ill ask him tomorrow how it's going and if he can reach out to his AME to ask general questions for that kind of condition for controllers. PM me to remind me tomorrow. No promises on good news. That seems like an uphill battle.

 

[hayashi310]

Hello, I hope this can still be relevant as it was this and only one other post that came up under "cardiovascular". I had a single episode of AFib (Atrial Fibrillation) back in Fall 2023 (I was 23 at the time, I am now 24), self corrected heart rhythm within 8 hours. Saw a cardiologist afterwards, wore the heart monitor for nearly a month and a couple stress tests, has never happened again. Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist said I am all good, they think it was just a fluke because I had been dehydrated. Would it be realistic to expect some difficulty in the medical clearance process thanks to this one-time occurrence? I am in the 2024 bid btw.

Hello, there! Happy New Year!

Actually, despite the other reply you got, I personally think you'll be cleared based on the results you got from your cardiologist. The Flight Surgeon had requested those test results, and I had sent them along, with the cardiologist's "doctor's note" declaring me fit for work, and it was pretty straightforward despite the brief delay in processing this all took. Can't guarantee your experience, but I'd be positive about it. Best of luck!