Passed my test!
Bought the private pilot course in December studied until I was confident I could pass FAA test took my ground school certificate to FAA test facility and passed on my first attempt. It was a lot of work for a 62 year old but I enjoyed it, now looking for a CFI in my area.
Excellent quality
They did a great job simplifying the information with attractive videos that are easy to follow along. My only gripe is that the app will occasionally crash. Not the end of the world. It was the reason I passed my written. Not sure where they get their average for students because no one asked what my final score was. I passed. Whatever.
I’ll absolutely buy the other courses and hopefully they are as good as the private pilot package I purchased.
I’ll absolutely buy the other courses and hopefully they are as good as the private pilot package I purchased.
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Passed my written first attempt!
This course is the best resource I’m aware of. Tue sample tests were so accurate, I actually scored tue exact same on my FAA written as I did on the Sporty’s practice tests.
I took a 20 hour ground school as well, and got little to nothing from it. The instructor stood up for two hours and taught, with no opportunity to discuss or ask questions. At least with this app (and online) I could rewatch and rewind as many times as necessary. ALSO, there is an “audio only” option so you can listen while commuting.
This course touched on every topic needed to master private pilot knowledge fundamentals and establish the foundation you need to grow in the future. Can’t say enough great things!
Sporty’s customer service is out of this world. I originally purchased the pilot training in 2016, life happened and I never got through it. Fast forward 5 years to October 2021 and I couldn’t access the program, called Sporty’s and they got me set up with the new pilot training app and online access at no additional charge!
I took a 20 hour ground school as well, and got little to nothing from it. The instructor stood up for two hours and taught, with no opportunity to discuss or ask questions. At least with this app (and online) I could rewatch and rewind as many times as necessary. ALSO, there is an “audio only” option so you can listen while commuting.
This course touched on every topic needed to master private pilot knowledge fundamentals and establish the foundation you need to grow in the future. Can’t say enough great things!
Sporty’s customer service is out of this world. I originally purchased the pilot training in 2016, life happened and I never got through it. Fast forward 5 years to October 2021 and I couldn’t access the program, called Sporty’s and they got me set up with the new pilot training app and online access at no additional charge!
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Training tool
Sporty’s training is a great tool for keeping CFI and Students progressing together. Student always know what’s coming and can be prepared! Instructors have a clear guide to keep on track with great results!
Learning with Sporty’s
At my CFI’s suggestion, I decided to use Sporty’s Instrument training course for my Instrument written/knowledge learning. So far, I’m picking it up fairly easy. I plan on going through the course at least two, if not 3, times. The beauty is you can do this as much as you need…..to chop down that test when you’re ready to take it. And, did you know that some DPE’s will pull your test results and really focus on testing you in the area(s) that you weren’t proficient in? Neither did I, until I heard one admit to it in an interview. If I were a DPE, I might use that as a tool myself.
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Private Pilot Course
I took the Private Pilot Course: The material was presented graphically, making it quick and easy to understand. The knowledge reviews/exams were very close to to the FAA knowledge exam. I passed the FAA exam the first try making 95% with plenty of time to spare.
I am taking the Sporty’s IFR class now.
I love the fact that Sporty’s gives lifetime training for each purchase also.
I am taking the Sporty’s IFR class now.
I love the fact that Sporty’s gives lifetime training for each purchase also.
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Insightful content easy to navigate
The best training software on the market. Easily integrated training products that centralize your learning experience. The content is grade A and is incredibly applicable in the real world. Highly recommend the IPC, basic learn to fly course, and instrument rating course.
Great so far, two things that would be nice:
Edit: Looks like video completion status syncs between all devices now. Thanks!
10 days after purchase, I have completed all the modules and I am scoring over 80 on all the practice tests. Very satisfied.
1: Show progress / completion status of each video within a module. If I take a couple of days off, sometimes I need to select a few videos to remember where I left off. 2: Sync video progress across all devices. I watched 4 videos from module 2 on the AppleTV platform, and on my iPad OS progress, it only shows completing 10 of 14 videos. Otherwise, so far so good, and I am enjoying the course.
10 days after purchase, I have completed all the modules and I am scoring over 80 on all the practice tests. Very satisfied.
1: Show progress / completion status of each video within a module. If I take a couple of days off, sometimes I need to select a few videos to remember where I left off. 2: Sync video progress across all devices. I watched 4 videos from module 2 on the AppleTV platform, and on my iPad OS progress, it only shows completing 10 of 14 videos. Otherwise, so far so good, and I am enjoying the course.
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Response from developer
Thank you for the feedback. There will be a Pilot Training app update available later this week which improves the video syncing reliability and will fix both the progress syncing and video completion status issues you noted here.
The Right Stuff!
Sporty’s Private Pilot Course has the Right Stuff, excellent teaching tool for the new Pilot, or trying to get current (me), after years of absence from the left seat. Highly recommend.
Great courses
Sporty’s does a great job. High quality video production, a wide breadth and depth of content, and cross references to lots of additional resources. Can’t recommend them highly enough. While I’m not crazy about their Flight Review program being based on a subscription, the content is excellent, and they’ve increased the subscription from one year to two. Not bad for $40. My dad is still flying at 80 years old, and he loves the Flight Review course! Thank you Sporty’s!
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Response from developer
Thanks for the feedback TJ. The Flight Review course provides a Ground Training Endorsement after successful completion that satisfies the ground training requirements of FAR 61.56(a). This new structure allows pilots to return to the Flight Review course every 2 years and earn a new Ground Training Endorsement towards subsequent Flight Reviews.
