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Airman Knowledge Testing

Changes coming to Airman Knowledge Testing
12 Apr 2020

Changes coming to Airman Knowledge Testing

by Ryan | posted in: Point Outs | 0

Russ Still at Gold Seal Ground School reports: “The age-old practice of memorizing FAA knowledge test questions is becoming a really bad idea. This change represents a complete philosophical reset for many test-takers and highlights the FAA’s new doctrine: learn … Continued

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Changes/Enhancements Coming to Airman Knowledge Testing
20 Dec 2019

Changes/Enhancements Coming to Airman Knowledge Testing

by Ryan | posted in: Point Outs | 0

The FAA awarded a new airman knowledge testing contract called the Airman Certificate Testing Service (ACTS). The contract provides a comprehensive, best-practices approach to enhance the overall quality of FAA Airman Knowledge Testing. As a result, there are several enhancements soon … Continued

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