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Sporty's Instrument Rating Course--DVD
Pass your tests and more--become a great instrument pilot Sporty's is the only real world instrument course available Earning an instrument rating is a fun and rewarding experience that can make your pilot’s license much more powerful. But instrument flying is also unforgiving, and requires more than just passing an FAA test. That’s why Sporty’s university-level Complete Instrument Rating Course goes far beyond test prep. We go outside the textbook to unlock the secrets of the IFR system, so you can be a safe, smooth and proficient pilot. Detailed video segments cover both glass cockpits and analog gauges. The Sporty’s Advantage
Complete preparation for the FAA tests and for real world flying after your checkride. All in one course. The Instrument training experts At Sporty’s, we pioneered weekend instrument ground schools nearly 50 years ago, traveling the country to teach pilots the keys to IFR flying in just 3 days. Today, we operate an active flight school at our home airport (I69) with over 100 flight students. This everyday practical experience with instrument students makes us uniquely qualified to offer the most complete, up-to-date training courses available. When you learn with Sporty’s, you’re learning from the best. What Format Should I Choose? Both the DVD and the online version include the exact same video segments, test prep software and books. The DVD Course is great for watching on your large screen TV, and includes long-lasting hard copies of the books. The Online Course is ideal for those who travel, as you can use the full course anytime and anywhere you have an internet connection--there is no software to install. Both versions work on Windows (including 7) or Mac. Adobe Flash player required for online courses. Earn FAA WINGS Credit! Sporty's Instrument Rating Course makes a great refresher after you have your rating. You can even earn FAA Pilot Proficiency Program (WINGS) credit when you complete the course. The credit is automatically awarded when you watch all the videos and complete two practice tests with passing scores. Why participate in the WINGS program?
From The Press "Sporty's materials...have often set the pace."–Flying Magazine "...a course impressive not only in its capabilities but also in the way it uses the latest computer technology to make it more accessible and multifacted than ever."–Flying Magazine "There's extensive use of 3-D graphics, in-flight video and detailed charts that demystify some of the tougher concepts."–Flying Magazine Earn Your Instrument Rating at Sporty’s Academy Ready to put that instrument knowledge to work? You can earn your instrument rating at the home of Sporty’s Pilot Shop in Cincinnati, Ohio. Train with the same instructional staff that brings you Sporty’s Complete Instrument Rating Course on DVD or online. Based at Clermont County Airport (I69), Sporty’s Flight Training Center offers accelerated instrument training in an impeccable fleet of well-equipped aircraft. SportysAcademy.com or email Fly@SportysAcademy.com. |
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Sporty's Instrument Rating Course--Online Now includes mobile video upgrade--a $50 value free!
$265.00
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Sporty's Deluxe Instrument Rating Kit (DVD Course) $449.00
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VFR Sectional Chart $9.00 -
FAR AIM 2012 (ASA) $9.98
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Instant IFR Training Glasses $15.95 -
En Route Low Altitude Chart $5.25 -
Sporty's Complete Private Pilot Course--DVD $215.00 -
Terminal Procedures Publications $5.95 -
Instrument Plotter with Holding Entry Calculator (for U.S. Govt. FAA Instrument Charts) $6.95 -
Instrument Flying Handbook $15.95 -
Airport/Facility Directory $5.30 -
Instrument Oral Exam Guide $12.95 -
Volume 1 Instrument Flying Fundamentals on Interactive DVD Video - FREE! $0.00 -
VFR Terminal Area Chart $6.20
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Reviewer - Boydfoster1999 Location - Rigby, ID Date - 1-23-2012 Pilot Rating - Private Overall  Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes |  ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General CommentsJust starting to use it. Will know better latter |
Reviewer - RickRod57 Location - Colorado Springs, CO Date - 11-30-2011 Pilot Rating - Private OverallValue Usability Expected Recommended Yes | Excellent Content... Excellent Content and well presented. This product will not only be great for getting my instrument rating, but also as a refresher from time to time. ConsIt would be nice if the test questions on the disks changed each time you took the test to make it more challenging. General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 11-10-2011 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | The DVD format helps point things out visually, as expected. It allows for movements / changes to be displayed simultaneously. The organization / presentation of the teaching materials could be improved to make the learning process more efficient. It seems to be geared more towards teaching a few questions than it does giving depth to the subject matter at hand. I am only on DVD 3 so far, so that may be a part of my problem: more might show up later to make what I have learned so far better / more easily understood. The hard part now is having to watch things several times to truly understand what I will be seeing in the cockpit. I am doing the ground training on my own, and am asking questions of my instructor when things don't make sense. We did a few missed approaches so I could finally understand what the DVD was saying the lines meant. |
Date - 11-9-2011 Pilot Rating - Private OverallReliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | Instrument Rating Course The videos are very good and the instruction is clear. It is great to be able to review multiple times to allow for repetition. ConsThe screens are not printable so when there is something written on a screen you have to pause it and write it down. Also, the quizzes ask questions on material that was not necessarily covered in the preceding video segments. General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
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Date - 9-19-2011 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | A must have to compliment book material Nice lay-out of material, easy to manage going through course. Everything is explained in its simple form thus making it easy to understand. ConsA bit fast getting each subject, but I suppose the rewind button helps with this. General CommentsA great compliment to the material covered in the books. Great value, and truly pays itself off with the money you'll save on ground instruction. Will highly recommend |
Reviewer - Brandon Location - Rockwood, TN Date - 8-31-2011 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | seems to be made with quality in mind. comes neatly organized in a three ring binder. very easy to keep organized and to keep track of Conssome of the videos appear to be rather dated. not sure if this is the situation or maybe just the cameras in certain sections General Commentsoverall good product. make learning the content and concepts of ifr more understandable. especially with the 3d graphics provided in some sections. i would recommend this product to future ifr students... |
Date - 8-1-2011 Pilot Rating - Instrument OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | great additon to my library ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General CommentsI'm just getting back into my instrument flying. This was a great review for me of all the things I didn't get when I first got my instrument rating in 1982 and didn't have any GPS navigator experience. For someone who hasn't used their skills in a while this is a great addition to your flying library. |
Date - 7-13-2011 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 7-2-2011 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | Graphics are AWESOME Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General CommentsA good value--up to date and easy to use |
Date - 6-29-2011 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 6-23-2011 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) ConsA little expensive. General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 6-10-2011 Pilot Rating - Commercial OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended No | content is pretty clear and descriptive Conswhen you are taking to two "tests" to pass with an 80% in order to get your "sign off"...most of the question have a diagram, chart, map etc. as a reference...in order to view this info. you have to leave the question...download the chart (while remembering what the question is) view the chart and then go back to the question to provide an answer...sometimes the downloads are very large and take a while to download...other times the download is sideways and larger than the page so you have to scroll while reading with your head cocked sideways....many times the computer "locked up" while downloading and you lost the whole test.....it would be much easier for the user if they sent a copy of these references with the course (even if it were just copies stapled together). they do give you an option of downloading the entire package but when i attempted to do this (even though i have a fast computer) after twenty minutes it had barely downloaded 20%... REMEMBER...you have to pass TWO tests in order to get your sign off to take the faa exam!! General Commentsordering was easy...delivery was timely...presentations are good..after receiving this material and going through it entirely....i went to american flyers and downloaded their "on-line" program (only $75.00) and found it to be much more concise and much easier to get from question to reference and back to question...i used the american flyers course as my primary study source for my test preparation... |
Date - 5-5-2011 Pilot Rating - Student OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | great teaching aid great reviews of material Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 2-23-2011 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | Clear and concise. Wonderful visuals. ConsI hope it covers everything needed for the written. General CommentsI think I made the right choice over king. |
Date - 2-23-2011 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General CommentsJust starting, so it remains to be seen how good it is |
Date - 1-20-2011 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | excellent introduction to and overview for IFR. Good up to date material re flying IFR with GPS / WAAS. ConsSome sections better done than others. Probably could use and update for a couple of the sections. General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 12-29-2010 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 11-17-2010 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | Easy to use, and follow. Nice areas to stop and take a break. Easy to get back into and pick up where left off. None General CommentsI have been putting off studying for the written. This has been a great investment for me to get back into studying. As mentioned, really found my weak spots, and has helped on asking more questions with instructor |
Date - 11-4-2010 Pilot Rating - Commercial OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | KEEPS ONE CURRENT ON IFR ConsNON General CommentsVery useful and practical for private use. |
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One Year Guarantee Our one-year guarantee has not changed since we introduced our first product in 1962. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, let us know—we will make it right. If you would like a refund or exchange, please return the product on a timely basis in the same condition in which it was received. Price Guarantee Sporty's guarantees competitive pricing on everything we sell. If you find a competitor offering an identical item at a lower advertised price, just mail or fax us the ad, and Sporty's will match that price. Standard Express Shipping We offer the fastest shipping in the business, so you won't have to wait for your important charts or a last-minute gift. Since we stock almost everything we sell, we offer same day shipping: in-stock orders placed by 5pm Eastern (weekdays), will be shipped that same day, often within minutes of ordering. Plus, all orders arrive in just 2 business days with standard shipping. Overnight shipping is also available on most items.  Return Policy For over 50 years, in addition to same day shipping, Sporty's has offered same day returns and same day exchanges. Each day, we process all returns and exchanges before new orders go out. We know of no other company who does this! Sporty's Shops ATTN: Returns Dept Clermont County/Sporty's Airport 2001 Sporty's Drive Batavia, OH 45103 Customer Service Our Customers Write Privacy Policy |
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