Comparison

ASA Pilot Training vs Pro Aircraft Classroom

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ASA Pilot Training

Features
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The ASA Pilot Training app provides access to Private Pilot, Instrument Pilot, and Remote Pilot ground schools, with comprehensive preparation for the FAA Knowledge Exam. Additionally, Flight Training videos are available on topics ranging from helicopter operations, flight maneuvers required for successful completion of pilot checkrides, and single subjects from industry experts such as understanding spins, flying a taildragger, unusual attitudes and much more. Students can select any of the Pilot Ground Schools for a free demo of the first lesson. You can then purchase the full course within the app and sync with your existing ASA Online Ground School account. Each ground school curriculum is organized to align with the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS), covering all required knowledge. Lessons combine sharp video and the latest instructional aids with the expertise and experience of ASA’s industry-leading eBooks and test preparation materials for a comprehensive, convenient aviation ground school program. Read: ASA time-tested textbook and ASA Test Prep Watch: ASA multimedia videos consisting of multiple short lesson video clips Practice: Quizzes, sample FAA questions supported with answers, explanations, and review modes from ASA Prepware Prepare: Take practice tests throughout and complete the course with two full length sample FAA Knowledge Exams Your progression through the ground school will be tracked so you can pickup where you last left off. Internet connection required. Upon completion of the course, you'll receive a graduation certificate and endorsement to take the official FAA Knowledge Exam.

About

Pro Aircraft Classroom

Prepare for aviation certification exams with comprehensive ground school courses and practice tests. Covers all knowledge areas, offers flashcards, and provides detailed explanations for questions. Track your progress and sync data across devices.

Highlights
  • Ground school courses
  • FAA test preparation
  • Flashcards
  • Detailed explanations
  • Progress tracking
  • Cross-device sync
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Ground school training and FAA test preparation for Pro Aircraft students. ▸ Ground school courses and FAA test prep for Private, Instrument, and Commercial. ▸ Courses cover all knowledge areas listed in the Airman Certification Standards ▸ Flashcards ▸ Detailed explanations and references for all questions ▸ View definitions of key terms and acronyms ▸ Sync data and course progress across iOS devices ▸ View statistics and progress. ▸ Share reports via iMessage, AirDrop, e-mail, and more Course completion requirements ▸ Complete all lessons - only one lesson can be take at one time ▸ Pass all stage checks ▸ Meet the minimum course time ▸ Pass the end of course exam ▸ Complete the specified number of simulated FAA exams

Screenshots

ASA Pilot Training4 screens
Pro Aircraft Classroom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pro Aircraft Classroom at none against ASA Pilot Training's 10. ASA Pilot Training's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ASA Pilot Training sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pro Aircraft Classroom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ASA Pilot Training versus Pro Aircraft Classroom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASA Pilot TrainingPro Aircraft Classroom
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB154 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperASAAeroapps Technology

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ASA Pilot Training

One-time10
  • Flying a Taildragger$2.99
  • Pitot Static Pitfalls$2.99
  • Ditching$2.99
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  • Swing Your Compass$2.99
  • Unusual Approaches$2.99
  • Aviation Science$2.99
  • Engine Operating Hints$2.99
  • How to Fly a Seaplane$2.99
  • Remote Pilot Ground School$149.99
  • Private Pilot Ground School$179.99
None

Pro Aircraft Classroom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASA Pilot Training free?
ASA Pilot Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pro Aircraft Classroom free?
Pro Aircraft Classroom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ASA Pilot Training or Pro Aircraft Classroom have ads?
Neither ASA Pilot Training nor Pro Aircraft Classroom shows ads.

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