I’ve read two study guides so far, and still have a couple weeks before I can take the test and found that for Reading Comprehension if you read the answers prior to the passage you can develop a better understanding of what the answer choice might be. One of my study guides taught me that. I sucked at Reading Comp but have noticed I get more prac test questions right in that category due to that method. Hopefully that may help others… -Trivium SIFT 2019-2020 study guide -Aegis Group “The Complete SIFT study guide" (has Apache on the front) Semper Fi

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME COMMENT. Semper Fi

Subscribed off this video alone from you talking about believing in yourself while you’re studying alone at night over a handbook most people have never even heard of. The pep talk hit harder than I thought it would.

@merrittorius

4 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard. Just something I've found to be true in my life's pursuits. 🤝 Glad there was value.

Good job. Well done. I sent 8 years fixing Navy jets right after Vietnam. 4 years enlisted, and 4 years civilian. After 40 years I can say it was good to me. Be safe and have fun.

Thanks for the motivation just what I needed right now! Best of luck with becoming a 153A hope to see you in the future 🤙

@merrittorius

Жыл бұрын

Go get it Tom! BELIEVE!

Just passed my test with a 66! This video gave me the motivation I needed! Thank you!

@merrittorius

Жыл бұрын

Very nice to hear. Congratulations on a great score. Keep the faith and push forward

thanks for putting this info out there man

@merrittorius

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your interaction my friend. 🤝

Great job Mike!

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it my brother

Just wanted to say that you're really encouraging, I went to a tutor for the mechanical comprehension, and I've been studying every single day since I graduated college a few weeks ago. I got an associates degree and wanted to change career paths, I always loved helicopters and jets, I'm only 20 but I'm more than willing to put in 10 plus years of service doing something as spectacular as this, I am taking the sift in 2 weeks.

@merrittorius

Жыл бұрын

Very very cool of you to say. It's just what I've experienced in life. I'm glad to hear there was value and you're putting in the work. It will pay off. 🤝

You make really good point Sir,I used every study material I can buy from Amazon,including the 2 you have,I spent about 6 weeks to study each section constantly,none of the study material really helpful at all except FAA helicopter handbook,but they do give you a general ideas about the test,I feel like trash when I completed the test,I thought I gonna failed but end up with 65,if I could have you advice before I took I might get 70😂

A little recap an hour after the exam. Grateful that the work paid off.

Taking mine tomorrow! Watching these types of videos sorta like a last minute SIFT tips. I hope all goes well

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

Keep the faith in yourself the whole way through. Don't get down a single time. You will crush it.

@PrjctWRX

2 жыл бұрын

@@merrittorius Passed it with a 57! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

@@PrjctWRX NICE WORK!

Thanks for the videos man. For the Trivium book, they have fixed wing information in there and information on compass reading and other non-aerodynamic information. The red book doesn’t. Was there any of that info on the exam? Trying to streamline the studying and avoid “unnecessary” info. I know it is eventually important as an aviator, but priority mission is to just pass the SIFT. Thank you very much for the helpful videos brother 🙏🏼

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome question. I've slept since then but I'm almost positive fixed wing info was included. Certainly not much but yes. 🤝 Don't hesitate with anything else. Put in the work. You'll dominate

Beginning my Warrant Officer Aviation journey, getting my packet together. Non-prior service, so looking to go street to seat for National Guard. Information online says 33 is the cutoff, currently 31 but WOSM told me I’m too old. Besides getting my flight hours, passing tests when they come around and having a solid packet do you have any advice?

@merrittorius

6 ай бұрын

I would look at the Guard. I would talk to all 50 states. The person I would talk with would be the Warrant officer recruiter of each state. I would then get a recruiter in a state that says they will work with you, get a recruiter who has done an aviator packet before or is willing to work yours. It's going to take a bit of calling around and leg work. The age is waivable. I'm 38 years old at flight school. It takes work and I'm definitely older than everyone here but you're so close to the line. It can be done. No question.

Hey man thanks for the video. H60 crewchief/mechanic here. Any idea on how long the process is from packet submission to hearing back on results?

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

2-4 weeks in the Guard.

Would it be recommended to take a college physics class in order to familiarize myself with application of forces, friction, etc.?

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

If you have to take the class as an elective or something sure but you want to have an idea of what's on the SIFT to make sure you can apply what's being taught to the SIFT. It's a huge subject and a lot of mechanical engineering type material mixed in. 👌

Scheduled for SIFT in February. wish me luck

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! You'll do great man.

@ragtaghero84

2 жыл бұрын

@@merrittorius got a 68! It was a lot harder than I thought it'd be.

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

@@ragtaghero84 BEAST!!!!!

@robertofernandez9667

2 жыл бұрын

@@ragtaghero84 how did you prepare for the mechanical portion?

@ragtaghero84

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertofernandez9667 do as many of the practice tests as you can. You may have to invest a bit to get the test materials but it's worth, it in my opinion. You also know your areas of weakness and you a study more on those areas after each practice test.

I got my golden ticket yesterday. Just in time for packet submissions next week! (53)

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

NICE! Good work my friend. Believe in yourself, be persistent.

Legend

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

We will see how she goes dude. Hope you and yours are well in the Holdiay season. "🤙"

Studying the math portion because that's gonna be my weakest area. Got any wisdom or suggestions on which guide helped most?

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

I'd use the study guides I mentioned in the video and just run through the sections and make sure I did like 20 problems per section or something like that. And I'd just run through them over the months. Focusing on where I struggled more than where I had an understanding.

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

Math sections*

@Shadows1632

2 жыл бұрын

@@merrittorius Exactly what I been doing. Trying to brute force it by doing problem after problem haha. Thanks

How can you read and study the sift books you mentioned and rotary book? I just can't do it. Being a pilot would be so cool, maybe I just dont have enough drive to do it. Any recommendations?

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

My recommendation is that you don't want it enough. You also need a mentor to enlighten you on the level of effort it takes to be successful in any field. Studying for a test like the SIFT is not a large task but I assume you're younger and still believe its a very large task. Continue to work in your life towards success and after youve taken risks and large tasks youll look back and find studying for 1 exam is not a problem. Ive seen kids straight out of highschool find success on the SIFT. Are you not mature enough? Do you not believe in yourself? You have the necessary things inside of you. Most do. They just dont believe or dont have the support system to engage them.

@ObamaSaidHeLikesMe

2 жыл бұрын

@@merrittorius I need to do some self reflecting. I thought the same, and thought maybe it was a silly thought of "I dont want it enough," but it seems true. Drive isn't quite there anymore. Appreciate the reply! I'll be following your progress, good luck on your career!!

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

@@ObamaSaidHeLikesMe The SIFT is literally just the start to 10 years of education, studying, training etc. Ive been on a lot of different paths to know that this is 100 percent what I want to do.

@ObamaSaidHeLikesMe

2 жыл бұрын

@@merrittorius that's the problem for me, is I'm kinda young, I guess. Haven't had much life experience so I don't fully understand how great of a deal this is...if I don't pursue this, I'll look forward to the future when I regret it 😅. We'll see what I do. Immature mind here.

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

@@ObamaSaidHeLikesMe the fact that you're pursuing answers is great and a huge positive. Im just rattling off thoughts here to add perspective. Keep searching. Stay motivated.

Has your packet gone before the selection board yet?

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

I uploaded a new video expanding on this. Thanks for the question.

Took mine in late January and got a 63 as well. I felt I may have been able to get a few more points, but the test crashed on me 5 times! Didn’t affect me most times but the first time was during simple drawings. Crashed 30 seconds in and when the proctor loaded me back in it started me from the beginning of the section with the 1:30 seconds on the clock from when it crashed…. Still happy with a 63 tho

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you persevered 🙂 I was happy with my score as well

do you get your score back right away?

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you do. Its calculated instantly and handed to you by a proctor.

iu huh? Did you go through Indiana guard?

@merrittorius

Жыл бұрын

A Firm

im over here writing notes from this video , haha

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Glad you found value.

I’m too nervous to take the test. Aviation is a field in which I have Zero background in. At this point I’m willing to pay $3K for a solid tutor to help me comprehend the sections. Nonetheless, GREAT JOB on your accomplishment

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

You're underestimating yourself

@RedDavidson1

2 жыл бұрын

Kieno Thomas…KZread him, you’ll learn it