Are you considering learning how to fly? Sporty’s Learn to Fly course is designed to make your aviation training flexible, engaging, and thorough. With access across ten platforms and the ability to download content for offline viewing, you can study anywhere, anytime. Our course includes dynamic in-flight videos, a full maneuvers guide, and powerful test prep tools, all backed by our pass-guaranteed promise. Plus, you'll receive lifetime updates and support from Sporty's CFIs, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve as you prepare for your written, oral, and flight exams. Here are the 10 reasons pilots prefer Sporty's courses:
1. Ten platforms, one price We know you’re busy, so our course is available almost anywhere. Use our online learning platform for complete access to videos and quizzes anywhere you have an internet connection. There’s no software to install – just log in and start learning. Or use our dedicated mobile apps for iPad, iPhone, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV, which allow you to download videos for offline viewing. Progress automatically syncs between all formats so you can start a study session on your phone and finish on your laptop without missing a beat.
2. Get your written test endorsement When you complete the course, we’ll give you the flight instructor endorsement to take the written test—instantly! You can take this endorsement to the FAA testing center, and log it in your ForeFlight logbook. It's complete preparation for the FAA Knowledge Test.
3. Pass all your tests—guaranteed! Our course is so complete we guarantee you’ll pass all three tests: the written, oral, and flight. Our video segments make complicated subjects like aerodynamics and weather easy to understand, so you’ll impress the examiner. Plus, our Airman Certification Standards Study Guide cross-references every required task to the videos, making it easy to review for the checkride.
4. Dynamic in-flight video Sporty’s courses are famous for their 4K video and 3D animations. Not a boring ground school, we put you in the cockpit for a real-world look at what flying is all about. You’ll see the flight maneuvers from the left seat, and you’ll hear actual communications with air traffic control. Plus, each video segment includes helpful review notes for efficient studying, and many also have review quizzes to reinforce key concepts.
5. 32 fully-narrated HD maneuvers In addition to the comprehensive video segments, Sporty’s Learn to Fly course also includes a detailed maneuvers guide. All 32 maneuvers you might be tested on are included, with a 3D animation of the maneuver, narrated procedures, common errors, and completion standards. It’s a great way to review for the checkride. Check out our Short and Softfield segment from the course here; just one of many!
6. Powerful test prep tools You’ll ace the written test with our interactive tools. Create unlimited study sessions from our proprietary database of over 1,000 FAA test questions and see the right and wrong answers, plus plain English explanations written by our team of CFIs. Detailed analytics show you which areas need the most help, and allow you to study only the questions you’ve missed. Then, take a practice test that simulates the real knowledge exam you'll have to pass. Learn more about how to use the test prep in Sporty's courses here.
7. Flight Instructor tracking We make it easy for your instructor to follow your progress through the course, so you always stay in sync with your in-person lessons. Invite a CFI to see your practice test scores and review your video progress. You and your CFI can learn about our free CFI Portal here.
8. Ask a CFI If you're stumped by a difficult subject, talk to the experienced flight instructors at Sporty's. We have a team of over 25 CFIs on staff at our flight school, training students every day just like you, so they can offer quick, helpful answers. Just click the Ask a CFI button to send a message.
9. Complete training syllabus Research shows that pilots learn better when they use a high-quality syllabus. We include a complete Training Course Outline as part of our course – the same one we use in our flight school. It includes detailed outlines for both ground and flight lessons. Think of it as a bridge between your at-home study and flight training.
10. Free lifetime updates When you buy a Sporty's course, you're gaining access to a training platform that's always up to date and always improving. We are continually adding new video segments to reflect new regulations and technology. We also refresh our FAA test question database regularly, so you don't study outdated topics. There's no additional fee or subscription to receive these updates - just log in and learn! See why Sporty's course updates make all the difference here.
We value providing pilots with value, which is why we take pride in keeping our course up-to-date and full of great features. With free lifetime updates, you can be confident that you’ll always have access to the latest information and training tools. By choosing Sporty’s, you’re not just preparing for your checkride; you’re investing in a resource that grows and evolves, equipping you with the knowledge and skills you can take to the cockpit every flight. Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course is available for purchase and instant access.
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