The Learn to Fly Course is a comprehensive pilot training system – ground school, flight school and test prep in one complete course. Sporty’s new Learn to Fly Course includes Private, Recreational and Sport pilot training options to personalize your learning. Choose the course that best suits your goals or move between modules when you’re ready. If you begin with Recreational or Sport Pilot, you can transition to Private Pilot or move between courses any time.

New HTML5 Design

Your online course features an all-new design that uses the latest HTML5 technology. What that means for you is that your online course will work anywhere you have a web browser. It’s compatible with Windows, Mac, iPad and Android. There is no software to install – just sign-in and start taking advantage of these unique features.

Course Features

• Video Training – The core of Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course is award-winning video training. Dynamic, in-flight footage easily clarifies complex material, while 3-D animations simplify more difficult topics. After choosing video training from your course homepage, you’ll see your video training options on the left by volume. Click on a volume to see specific topics and select a topic to begin your training. Video controls are located across the bottom of the video console. Select the full screen view for the best training experience.
• Test Prep – Your online course includes an integrated test preparation program featuring three modes of operation. Use Learning Mode for specific areas of study or study all available questions. Test Mode will provide a random mix of questions to provide a simulated exam. Flashcard Mode will allow you to answer questions without seeing any answer choices in a self-graded environment.
• Interactive Maneuvers – The Interactive Maneuvers allows you to review all of your necessary maneuvers that you’ll accomplish in the airplane with text and 3D video. Review the maneuvers before and after your flights so you’re prepared.
• Training Course Outline – The Training Course Outline is a detailed flight training syllabus to serve as your bridge between your online training and the training with your instructor. It allows you to keep a record of progress and record your flight experience. It also comes with recommended study segments from your video training.
• Interactive PTS – The Practical Test Standards describes all of the knowledge and skills areas you need to know for the checkride. To make your training and preparation easier, the PTS is cross-referenced to the appropriate video section. Simply click on a link to view the applicable video training section.
• Get Your Endorsement – With Sporty’s, you can earn your FAA written exam endorsement AND receive FAA WINGS credit directly from the course. From the course homepage, click on the respective links.

Your Checkride

Only your CFI will know when you’re prepared to take your flight test. Sporty’s stands by its training with the Learn to Fly Course. You’re guaranteed to pass all three tests – the written test, the oral test and the flight test – or your money back.

Congratulations! The fun is just beginning – we wish you a fun and thrilling pilot training experience.

Eric Radtke
Chief Instructor