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    Sporty's Private Pilot Course, Part 1 (Recreational certificate)--DVD Sporty
    Rated 4.73913043478/5 based on 23 customer reviews
    Product description: Aviation Consumer's "Gear of the Year!""In our view, the Sporty's course is the premier program for the student searching for a visually appealing and highly educating program that preps to pass the written.""It has the best combination of price, production quality and overall information content and thus the most universal appeal, in our opinion.""The professional video quality shines throughout the program."Save Time and Money with our Triple Guarantee!Pass all 3 tests or get your money back: written test, oral exam and flight testLearning to fly will unlock a world of possibilities and give you unparalleled freedom to see the world. To earn your license, you must pass three FAA tests: the knowledge (or written) test, an oral interview with an examiner, and a flight test (or checkride). Sporty’s courses will help you pass all three of these tests with flying colors, plus give you the real world tips you need after you earn your license.At Sporty’s, we operate our own flight school, so we know your time and money are precious. That’s why our courses were developed to save you both. This is not a weekend “cram course.” It is comprehensive home study companion to your flight training, and it will make your lessons more efficient, more fun and more complete. Just add flight instructor!The Sporty’s DifferenceReal World Video--We put you in the cockpit for a "pilot's-eye-view" of everything you'll see during your flight lessons. Learning to fly is much more than just passing a multiple choice test. So unlike other courses, ours are not slideshows and talking heads, and there are no textbooks to read. We'll teach you to be an aviator, not just a pilot.Save Hours of Flight Lessons--By reviewing our course before each lesson, you'll go to your next flight prepared. This will make your time with your instructor much more efficient, saving you time and money.The Most Complete Course--With Sporty's university-level course, we take you beyond the book answers. Our course focuses on really learning to fly, not just memorizing test questions. In fact, our course is so complete it has been accepted by the FAA for use in approved flight schools.A Personalized Training Experience--Don't waste your time in a classroom! With our courses, you learn on your own schedule and at your own pace. It's easy to review segments multiple times or skip ahead.Written Test Endorsement--When you've completed the course, just let us know and we'll provide you the necessary signoff to take the test--automatically. No instructor needed."If you just watch the videos, you'll save many hours of instruction AND you'll pass your written, oral and flight exams."--Hal Shevers, CFIIFounder/Chairman, Sporty's Pilot ShopAbout our modular flight training coursesSporty's courses break your training into three manageable steps: the first solo flight, the Recreational certificate and the Private certificate. This building-block approach to flight training will save you time and money, and you'll have a lot more fun. Get started for just $115, and you'll have everything you need for your first 30 hours of flying--including your first solo flight and Recreational checkride. To continue on to the Private certificate, use Part 2 to complete the course.Attention Flight InstructorsYou, the local instructor, are Sporty’s training partner. Sporty’s Courses will enhance your business by providing the tools and resources for effective and professional presentations. The comprehensive video segments follow your students’ training throughout all of their lessons, with a strong focus on flight lessons. This means they will arrive for each lesson prepared, and you’ll spend less time reviewing. Plus, our Training Course Outline gives you a detailed, lesson-by-lesson syllabus and a permanent record of training. Plus, the PTS Study Guide cross-references every element of the PTS to the video segments. Add your instructional expertise for a complete flight training experience.Approved for FAA Wings CreditFly at Sporty’s Academy!Stop dreaming and start flying at Sporty’s world headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. The same experienced, professional instructors that bring you Sporty’s award-winning pilot training courses on DVD or online are available to fly with you at the renowned Sporty’s Academy Flight Training Center –- Clermont County Airport (I69). Whether you want to enroll in a training course to earn a pilot certificate or simply take a flight, Sporty’s Academy is here to serve your aviation needs in a fleet of impeccably maintained aircraft. SportysAcademy.com or email Fly@SportysAcademy.com.
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    Aviation Consumer's "Gear of the Year!"

    • "In our view, the Sporty's course is the premier program for the student searching for a visually appealing and highly educating program that preps to pass the written."
    • "It has the best combination of price, production quality and overall information content and thus the most universal appeal, in our opinion."
    • "The professional video quality shines throughout the program."

    Save Time and Money with our Triple Guarantee!

    Pass all 3 tests or get your money back: written test, oral exam and flight test

    Learning to fly will unlock a world of possibilities and give you unparalleled freedom to see the world. To earn your license, you must pass three FAA tests: the knowledge (or written) test, an oral interview with an examiner, and a flight test (or checkride). Sporty’s courses will help you pass all three of these tests with flying colors, plus give you the real world tips you need after you earn your license.

    At Sporty’s, we operate our own flight school, so we know your time and money are precious. That’s why our courses were developed to save you both. This is not a weekend “cram course.” It is comprehensive home study companion to your flight training, and it will make your lessons more efficient, more fun and more complete. Just add flight instructor!

    The Sporty’s Difference

    • Real World Video--We put you in the cockpit for a "pilot's-eye-view" of everything you'll see during your flight lessons. Learning to fly is much more than just passing a multiple choice test. So unlike other courses, ours are not slideshows and talking heads, and there are no textbooks to read. We'll teach you to be an aviator, not just a pilot.
    • Save Hours of Flight Lessons--By reviewing our course before each lesson, you'll go to your next flight prepared. This will make your time with your instructor much more efficient, saving you time and money.
    • The Most Complete Course--With Sporty's university-level course, we take you beyond the book answers. Our course focuses on really learning to fly, not just memorizing test questions. In fact, our course is so complete it has been accepted by the FAA for use in approved flight schools.
    • A Personalized Training Experience--Don't waste your time in a classroom! With our courses, you learn on your own schedule and at your own pace. It's easy to review segments multiple times or skip ahead.
    • Written Test Endorsement--When you've completed the course, just let us know and we'll provide you the necessary signoff to take the test--automatically. No instructor needed.

    "If you just watch the videos, you'll save many hours of instruction AND you'll pass your written, oral and flight exams."

    --Hal Shevers, CFII

    Founder/Chairman, Sporty's Pilot Shop


    About our modular flight training courses

    Sporty's courses break your training into three manageable steps: the first solo flight, the Recreational certificate and the Private certificate. This building-block approach to flight training will save you time and money, and you'll have a lot more fun. Get started for just $115, and you'll have everything you need for your first 30 hours of flying--including your first solo flight and Recreational checkride. To continue on to the Private certificate, use Part 2 to complete the course.


    Attention Flight Instructors

    You, the local instructor, are Sporty’s training partner. Sporty’s Courses will enhance your business by providing the tools and resources for effective and professional presentations. The comprehensive video segments follow your students’ training throughout all of their lessons, with a strong focus on flight lessons. This means they will arrive for each lesson prepared, and you’ll spend less time reviewing. Plus, our Training Course Outline gives you a detailed, lesson-by-lesson syllabus and a permanent record of training. Plus, the PTS Study Guide cross-references every element of the PTS to the video segments. Add your instructional expertise for a complete flight training experience.

    Approved for FAA Wings Credit


    Fly at Sporty’s Academy!

    Stop dreaming and start flying at Sporty’s world headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. The same experienced, professional instructors that bring you Sporty’s award-winning pilot training courses on DVD or online are available to fly with you at the renowned Sporty’s Academy Flight Training Center –- Clermont County Airport (I69). Whether you want to enroll in a training course to earn a pilot certificate or simply take a flight, Sporty’s Academy is here to serve your aviation needs in a fleet of impeccably maintained aircraft. SportysAcademy.com or email Fly@SportysAcademy.com.



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    Date - 1-13-2012

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Reviewer - Robert Thacker

    Location - Urbanna, VA

    Date - 11-28-2011

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Private Pilot Course, Part 1
    Pros

    Great presentation with well ordered and thought out information.

    Cons

    Nothing of signifance.

    General Comments

    The course is well thought out and arranged so that it is easy to follow. The subject matter is presented in a clear manner and at a comfortable pace that makes it easier too comprehend.

    Date - 8-4-2011

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Reviewer - James C. Davis

    Location - USA, NC, CityWaxhaw

    Date - 7-28-2011

    Pilot Rating - Aviation Enthusiast

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Information is presented in a very professional manner. Technical
    quality of the DVD's, equally excellent.

    Cons

    None.

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    Date - 7-7-2011

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    General Comments

    I was specifically looking for the LSA course but this is as close as I could find.

    Date - 6-5-2011

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Excellent flight training program. I am into volume two of the recreational pilot training program. Rob and Richard cover every subject completely in detail. The format is easy to follow. So far, have been able to score 100 on the 1st and 2nd tests with a minimal review of the course subjects. My first two attempts put me in the 90's range with ease. I intend to review the course multiple times to clarify use of the E6B computer and ploting courses. Also, this has been accomplished without any instruction or training. Because of your course, I am confident that when I step into a cockpit, the flight controls and airplane will seem like old friends. Also Rob does a great job of explaining the complexities density altitude. For now, I will say goodby and move onto volume three.

    Sincerely,


    Harvey

    Cons

    None: Your course is worth triple the price.

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    Date - 3-16-2011

    Pilot Rating - Aviation Enthusiast

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    Better than I expected.

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    Date - 2-9-2011

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Easy to follow, very informative. Like the quizzes.

    Cons

    One of my DVDs stuck and skipped.

    General Comments

    Replacement DVD arrived faster than I could have expected. Thanks!!

    Date - 1-23-2011

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    Date - 10-27-2010

    Pilot Rating - Recreational

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    General Comments

    Very good and easy to follow

    Date - 8-21-2010

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Pros

    visual insight is fun to learn

    Cons

    reading is much harder,but more knowlege is learned

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    Date - 6-9-2010

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Great for the Recreational License

    Cons

    What I really want is the sport license

    General Comments

    If I study for the Recreational License I should make the Sport license Fine.
    I plan on passing the writen first.

    Date - 5-31-2010

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Date - 5-19-2010

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    outstanding instruction, Rob is really easy to understand.

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    Date - 10-9-2009

    Pilot Rating - Recreational

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    Terrific video training! It really preps you for your test!

    Cons

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    Date - 10-1-2009

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Price, ease of use, custmer support

    Cons

    ????

    General Comments

    Will recomend to friends, great tutorial

    Date - 8-7-2009

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Date - 6-5-2009

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Date - 5-18-2009

    Pilot Rating - ATP

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    I bought this course for my wife to become familiar with flying our C172. We previously bought the Sporty's Pinch Hitter Course and the Recreational course is the next step. Although she has not taken the full course I have skimmed through it and it is exactly what I expected and it is of very high quality.
    Tim Cole Canadian ATP

    Cons

    As I said we have not yet reviewed the whole course, however the last DVD "Pinch Hitter" would not consistently play in our regular DVD player. It had portions that had some digital distortion. By changing DVD/computer players we were able to work around the problems. I trust we will not run into the same situation with this course.

    General Comments

    Love your products and service.

    Date - 8-6-2008

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Splendid product, easy to use, through and informative. This is a DVD to play over and over and learn something new each time.

    Cons

    No complaints.

    General Comments

    A must for any serious pilot.

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