SIFT Selection Instrument for Flight Training Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the SIFT Selection Instrument for Flight Training Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the SIFT Selection Instrument for Flight Training exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 7 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the SIFT Selection Instrument for Flight Training Vocabulary Game
Aerodynamics
Helicopter components
Flight controls
Helicopter maneuvers
Spatial apperception
Simple machines
Math skills
Sources for these terms (6)
- Helicopter Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21B), Chapter 2: Aerodynamics of Flight · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Helicopter Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21B), Chapter 3: Helicopter Flight Controls · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Helicopter Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21B), Chapter 4: Helicopter Components, Sections, and Systems · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Helicopter Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21B), Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Helicopter Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21B), Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook—General (FAA-H-8083-30B) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the SIFT Exam
The SIFT is the Army's flight aptitude exam for applicants pursuing aviation training. It combines rapid visual processing, Army aviation knowledge, spatial orientation, reading comprehension, math skills, and mechanical reasoning in one computer-based test.
Exam sponsor: U.S. Army / Army Personnel Testing (APT). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
Up to 3 hours total appointment
Passing Score
40 minimum qualifying score
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the SIFT vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the SIFT vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 SIFT terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the SIFT terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the U.S. Army / Army Personnel Testing (APT) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What SIFT score do I need to pass?
You need a minimum qualifying score of 40 on the Army's 20-80 SIFT scale. A qualifying result ends retest eligibility, so applicants cannot retake simply to improve a passing score.
How many questions are on the SIFT?
Five SIFT subtests use fixed counts: 100 Simple Drawings, 50 Hidden Figures, 40 Army Aviation Information, 25 Spatial Apperception, and 20 Reading Comprehension. The Math Skills Test and Mechanical Comprehension Test are adaptive, so the total delivered question count varies. The five fixed subtests alone total 235 questions.