Wednesday, August 10, 2011
No better product
by CFII from Bridgeport WV USA
Pros: Flexible, can concentrate on one area, can do tests when convenient, can take advantage of down time to practice, Inexpensive compared to classroom instruction
Cons: Not good for someone with insufficent self-discipline to educate himself (but then should they become pilots?)
Review: The test prep software is the best and fastest way to prepare for a written exam if the student is motivated enough to challenge himself repeatedly by taking exam after exam until (s)he can score 100% routinely. Those who wish to have someone else direct them will do better in a formal classroom, but for me that takes longer, costs more, is more difficult to schedule, is more boring and doesn't get as good results. As an instructor I insist that a student show me that he can pass three practice exams in a row with score of at least 80% before I will endorse them for the written exam.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Great way to learn with the computer
by Joseph from Jasper IN USA
Pros: Very interactive.
Cons: Cannot simultaneously use the legends, maps, charts, and figures on the computer.
Review: Met my expectations. I loved the ability to have the system create a quick short quiz. I liked taking the timed tests. Immediate feed back on the missed questions. I liked the ability to easily go back to an unfinished lesion after taking a break. Did have to use Gleim book for the maps, figures,and legends.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Good information, riddled with errors
by A Customer from California, USA
Pros: Typography, ASA reputation
Cons: Too many errors endemic to ASA products in general
Review: ASA continues to be one of the go-to companies in written exam preparation, for better or worse. Unfortunately, my classmates and I discovered a few too many errors along the way, which can be said for a lot of ASA products. As long as one is willing to cross-check any irregularities, it'll be fine. Just don't assume that the answer is right if it sounds wrong, or the calculations don't add up. Other ASA products with errors include the IFR video series, and especially the Instrument Flying Handbook. The latter actually came with numerous-page supplement of revisions! It was necessary to cut and paste the updated diagrams into the book (which seemed a little extreme). Worse, the typographical errors were of such magnitude (paragraphs at times) that they changed the pagination of the book itself, rendering the index all but useless toward the rearmost chapters. ASA should have realized its mistake and reprinted. It's wrong to sell a publication so flawed, especially when dealing with something like instrument flying. Currently using Gleim for my FOI written and I'm finding their presentation a bit more precise and informative. The design is a bit less sophisticated, but content seems more accurate and effective.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Could be a lot better!!
by Ron Robinson from Lufkin TX USA
Pros: Framework not well thought out!! Menu needs better navigation.
Cons: Good questions--good explainations.
Review: Basically like the other courses. All the questions and through explanations. However navigating the courseware is almost impossible. Like how can you send in for a recommendation after you've finished the course?? Where do you go for on-line help?? I have used ASA in the past and this is not up to their standards.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Perfect for the written!
by Derek from Portland OR USA
Pros: Perfect for studying
Cons: none
Review: What else can you ask for. Use it right and it pays off. I took 4 days to study for the test. On the 4th day I took 8 tests and 6 were over 90% went and scored an 88%. Better than most people. Its easy, just do it. Get it over with and move on to what important.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Much better than Gliem
by kenny from Vero Beach FL USA
Pros: great study tool
Review: I have got two test prepware dvd's from ASA, and they are awesome study tool. One thing that I find with the software is the ease of use versus Gliem. Currently, I'm working on CFII and already had a Gliem cd. Because I like how ASA allows you to grade the section you are studying and see the right answers without even taking the tests. just one more way to review.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Good software great retailer
by Miles Lowry from Cleburne, Tx
Pros: really good for what it does
Cons: cannot print out study sheets
Review: The ASA software is really good for what it does. The setup is just like the CATS testing Center. I have used it to pass my private, FOI and commercial Helicopter tests. The only drawback is that I cannot print out study sheets. Mypilotstore.com is a boon to pilots, I order all of my FAA and test prep materials. The shipping is super fast.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Seperates Helicopter Questions
by John from California
Pros: Just like the FAA CATS tests
Cons: No sound on questions. Couple of incorrect answers.
Review: Was ok for me. Not great. I love the KING SCHOOL products much better, but King has a problem with seperating helicopter questions for review (if you want to review all of the questions, King doesn't allow you to break them down for SEL, RW, etc). The ASA course does allow for individual category study. I did find the ASA format exactly like the FAA CATS system, which is a plus. King uses the older version of questions.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Did'nt like, would not buy
by Larry from Lindale TX USA
Pros: none
Review: Was a paine to scroll through questions for students. A pain to look at figures while looking at the questions. More trouble than it's worth.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Most Helpful Thing You Can Buy
by A Customer from Boulder, CO, USA
Pros: Fast Easy Learning
Cons: You pretty much have to have the Corresponding computer testing supplement, but its free from the FAA
Review: Awesome!
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