FlightReady Academy vs Boldmethod

The #1 ground school for FAA Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and Flight Instructor. Free access to Basic Test Prep. Upgrade to Premium Test Prep or the complete Ground School course via in-app purchase (free trial available). Free basic test prep includes: ▸ Basic question bank with hundreds of practice questions and explanations ▸ Practice sessions from missed questions, or review missed questions. ▸ Simulated FAA exams administered under the same rules and time constraints as the actual exam. Unlike other test prep apps, our exams present the correct proportion of questions from each knowledge area per the ACS. Upgrading to Ground School unlocks a complete ground school course that takes 15-35 hours to complete depending on the course. The course includes: ▸ An instructor endorsement after completing the course so that you can take the FAA exam. ▸ Hundreds of additional questions to ensure thorough preparation for the knowledge test ▸ View definitions of key terms and acronyms in lessons and answer explanations. ▸ Detailed explanations and references for all questions, many with high resolution images ▸ SmartExam zeroes in on your weak areas to ensure thorough preparation for the FAA exam. ▸ Sync your data and course progress across on all of your iOS devices ▸ View statistics and progress. Proficiency is tracked using an algorithm that assigns a mastery level to each question. Stop wasting time answering questions you've already mastered. ▸ Share reports via iMessage, AirDrop, e-mail, and more After you complete a course you can review all completed lessons and access all lesson questions. Unlike other ground school providers, we do not limit your access to one year, and all future updates are free. Ground School courses are available for: Private Pilot Instrument Rating Commercial Pilot Flight Instructor Airplane Flight Instructor Instrument Add-On ================================ Non-US citizens who can read, write, speak, and understand English may obtain a US pilot certificate per FAR 61.65, 61.103, and 61.123.

Want to improve your piloting skills? Then the Boldmethod app is for you. With over 50 hours of videos and online training courses, you'll walk away with the knowledge that makes you a better pilot. Access your Boldmethod training courses in one app, watch the latest training videos, and test your knowledge with quizzes. What's new? The Feed and Challenges tabs are the place to start learning or to brush up on your aviation knowledge. When you're ready to take the next step, sign up for courses to truly master your pilot knowledge. MASTERING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS Do you have a perfect landing every time? Neither do we. This video course helps you master your takeoffs and landings. Whether you're trying to stop floating past your landing point or trying to smooth out your touchdown, you'll learn how to fix any of your takeoff and landing problems with this simple-to-use online course. The course breaks down takeoffs and landings into sections: Normal Takeoffs Traffic Patterns Normal Landings Crosswind Takeoffs and Landings Short Field Takeoffs and Landings Soft Field Takeoffs and Landings Non-Standard Takeoffs and Landings Night Takeoffs and Landings NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM Our airspace course covers everything you need to know about the National Airspace System, including Class A-G airspace, Special Use Airspace, and Other Airspace. It's an excellent way to prepare for your private pilot checkride and keep your flying skills sharp. The course breaks down airspace into sections: Class A airspace Class B airspace Class C airspace Class D airspace Class E airspace Class G airspace Special use airspace Other airspace AVIATION WEATHER REPORTS AND FORECASTS Our weather course covers everything you need to know about aviation weather, including METARs, TAFs, Pilot Reports, Graphical Forecasts For Aviation, Winds Aloft Forecasts, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and Convective SIGMETs. It's an excellent way to prepare for your private pilot checkride and keep your flying skills sharp. The course breaks down aviation weather into sections: METARs TAFs PIREPs Graphical Forecasts For Aviation Winds Aloft Forecasts AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and Convective SIGMETs VFR CHARTS AND PUBLICATIONS Our charts course covers everything you need to know about VFR charts and publications, including sectional charts, terminal area charts, the Digital Chart Supplement, and NOTAMs. The course breaks down publications into sections: Sectional Charts Terminal Area Charts Digital Chart Supplement NOTAMs MOUNTAIN WEATHER Do you want to feel more comfortable flying around the high country? Boldmethod's Mountain Weather course helps make that happen. You'll learn how to evaluate mountain weather during your planning and while you're in flight. You'll also learn how terrain generates updrafts, downdrafts, turbulence, and storms, and changes the direction of the wind throughout the day. The course breaks down weather into sections: Mountain Waves Strong Surface Winds Updrafts, Downdrafts, And Turbulence Convergence Zones Coastal Mountain Wind Systems The North American Monsoon Daily (Diurnal) Winds In Valleys Mountain Thunderstorms