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4.7 / 5.066 ReviewsDurability4.7 / 5Reliability4.8 / 5Performance4.7 / 5Ease Of Use4.7 / 5Value4.6 / 5Would You Recommend?Yes (10)Durability5 / 5Reliability5 / 5Performance5 / 5Ease Of Use5 / 5Value5 / 5Would You Recommend?YesAwesome CourseI recently went flying with a buddy of mine in his private plane and it was just awesome. I asked him how one goes about getting a pilot license and he told me he took his training on DVD and then went to flight school to get the rest. I found Sporty's on the website and I bought it. The DVD;s are great and well done. I am not yet finished with them but so far this is a great way to get ready to take my own flying adventure.
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Would You Recommend?YesI really like this DVD course the ease of use and how well Rob explained things!! I didn't do any written test yet but I dont think it will be to hard if I keep on studying these DVD's!- Was this review helpful? Yes (0) No (0)
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Durability5 / 5Reliability5 / 5Performance5 / 5Ease Of Use5 / 5Value5 / 5Would You Recommend?YesPassed Written Exam first trywatched and did the study buddy for two weeks and took the test made a 87 on first attempt.- Was this review helpful? Yes (3) No (0)
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Would You Recommend?YesGot the DVD’s and the lessons come alive. Makes a big difference in the learning when it’s visual- Was this review helpful? Yes (1) No (0)
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Durability5 / 5Reliability5 / 5Performance5 / 5Ease Of Use5 / 5Value5 / 5Would You Recommend?YesBest aviation training i have found it is even entertaining!- Was this review helpful? Yes (3) No (0)
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Durability5 / 5Reliability5 / 5Performance5 / 5Ease Of Use5 / 5Value5 / 5Would You Recommend?YesSPORTY'S MADE UP FOR A BAD GROUND SCHOOL EXPERIENCEI attended a classroom ground school. The instructor was a contractor who did NOT want to be there and the quality of the course showed. He took short cuts. He digressed into personal "war"stories. He complained about how much he was being paid. He cancelled class sessions when too few people showed up to "make it worth his time". Enter Sporty's. I ordered the course for far less than the ground school cost, binge watched the DVD's then took the included practice exams until I had it down cold ( except airspace - I was staring at my cheat sheet for that topic until the moment I walked into the test in August of 2015. Result? 92%. Thank you Sporty's. Wonderful product.- Was this review helpful? Yes (8) No (1)
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Durability5 / 5Reliability5 / 5Performance5 / 5Ease Of Use5 / 5Value4 / 5Would You Recommend?YesGreat product. The DVDs are organized well making it easy to find a specific topic. Also each topic/video is explained in a very easy to understand manner.- Was this review helpful? Yes (2) No (0)
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Durability5 / 5Reliability5 / 5Performance5 / 5Ease Of Use5 / 5Value5 / 5Would You Recommend?YesMost consistent and up-to date video series.
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Durability4 / 5Reliability4 / 5Performance4 / 5Ease Of Use4 / 5Value4 / 5Would You Recommend?YesTrainingMy CFI was not willing to use these materials or syllabus. He said if I want to use them(in addition to his program ) that would be fine. Guess I should have waited to meet with him before I pulled the trigger on doing my own training.- Was this review helpful? Yes (0) No (6)
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Durability5 / 5Reliability5 / 5Performance5 / 5Ease Of Use3 / 5Value5 / 5Would You Recommend?YesGreat content but a bit ard to runThe content are excellent, it gives you a good understanding of how things works and what should you do to make you more prepared in the sky, however, the DVD have some compatibility issues with my computer, it took me a while to get it started and you can't stop midway and take some notes(my laptop is a hp running win10)- Was this review helpful? Yes (5) No (0)
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Start typing your question and we'll check if it was already asked and answered. Learn MoreBrowse 17 questions Browse 17 questions and 22 answersDoes the DVD version have the quizzes at the end of each section like the online version?BEST ANSWER: No but there is an online test prep program that is included.
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- John Zimmerman Staff on Sep 19, 2018
I purchased the DVD version a few years ago. Can the copy's i have be updated? Also how can I receive the updated version with the new ACS.BEST ANSWER: The course that you have has had changes made to it. If you would like we can update the course for the cost of $100.00. To update the course return all of the DVDs and include a note that you would like to update and provide contact information so we may call to arrange payment.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Aug 16, 2017
I am 12 and want to be a pilot would this ground school help me and be good for me?I am a (soloing) student pilot, (with his own plane) who has purchased ASA's Complete Private Pilot course and am finding it seriously lacking, in the ground school information and formatting. Al of the charts and graphs are too small for me to read, even with reading glasses and a full page magnifier. It appears to me as though it has been put together by someone suffering from ADHD... I have been warned off from King Schools products, by my CFI, who said that it would 'put me to sleep'. I've heard that Sportys is a popular course. Is the information contained within sequentially presented, or must I root around trying to figure out, or recall, where the information that I'm seeking resides? Can I just buy the ground school, or should I get the entire course? Please advise, as this ground schooling is holding me back from getting my rating.BEST ANSWER: I have recently tried the Sporty's, ASA, and King courses. I find the King course easiest to follow, setup in the most logical and practical manner, and I know of several VERY LARGE FLIGHT SCHOOLS that use the King Syllabus and videos. I've been instructing for 25 years and I disagree with your CFI.- Reply
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- Danny B on Nov 9, 2016
- Purchased on May 20, 2016
Are these the DVD's that were produced in 2006? Or are these newer versions?BEST ANSWER: These videos are constantly updated - most of the segments have been updated in the previous two years, including some significant upgrades in just the past few months. Current questions are always available in the online Study Buddy that you get access to with the course.- Reply
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- John Zimmerman Staff on Jul 19, 2016
When was this produced ?BEST ANSWER: The current online course was produced in 2018. The DVD's were updated in mid-2017- Reply(1)
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- Eric C Staff on Jul 9, 2018
Does this DVD course cover all knowledge required for the written exam? For example, weather theory, physics of flight, rules of the road, weight - and - balance calculations etc.?BEST ANSWER: Mike, Yes it does, but not in great detail. I reviewed the Sporty's course for a student of mine, and I returned it and got the King Schools Video Ground School instead. It is more thorough and has a better sequence, in my opinion.- Reply
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- Danny B on Sep 6, 2016
- Purchased on May 20, 2016
I am fourteen wanting to become a pilot. Is this course good for me?BEST ANSWER: Yes. In fact, I'm using it as part of the flight and ground training for a 14-year old. You will still need an experienced pilot to help guide you. If you're planning on starting formal flight training, check with your CFI. Our CFI's at Concord, NH like the Sporty's course. It has great video sequences and graphic explanations. Fly safe and have a blast!- Reply
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- Tom H on Aug 2, 2016
- Purchased on Jun 8, 2016
Does the DVD course come with app access to learn on the go? If not, can it be upgraded to do so without separately purchasing the online or app access course?BEST ANSWER: The DVD course does not come with App access. To upgrade to the app would be $100.00.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Apr 15, 2019
I am 12 and want to be a pilot would this course help me?BEST ANSWER: Yes, this is the required ground school for the private pilot certificate.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Dec 5, 2018
I am 16 and wanting to become a pilot probably in a couple fo years. Should I take this course? And if I got the dvd version will I get the 2018 version? Or will it be an older version? Also does the dvd version have quizzes online and stuff that you can take?BEST ANSWER: Yes, I would recommend the course. I would, however, recommend that you use the online/app version as it is more easily kept up to date.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Jul 3, 2018
Is the iPad course downloaded to the device or is an internet connection required?BEST ANSWER: The iPad course is able to stream the course or download to the device for offline viewing.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Jun 27, 2018
can a 501-c flying club purchase the pvt course and conduct classes with it for the club members?BEST ANSWER: No, This product is licensed to an individual.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Apr 23, 2018
.How much equipment do I need just to set up the sporty pilot program? I understand yoke and rudders but what elseBEST ANSWER: No equipment is needed. The course consists of videos.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Feb 15, 2018
I purchased the DVD version in 2014. Is it possible to convert to the online version to stay up-to-date?BEST ANSWER: Yes, The cost would be $100.00. Return the DVDs and request that you be upgraded to the online course.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Jan 15, 2018
Is there a time limit on swapping out a new set of DVD's for an old set? I think mine date back to 2012.BEST ANSWER: We would be happy to update your DVD's. The cost is $100.00 for the updated disk.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Aug 25, 2017
I see the picture showing the DVDs with copyright in year 2011, are the video quality as good as the promotional video on youtube in 1080p? Or if i buying it now, the actual DVD receive will have been updated and showing newer years on the DVD cover?BEST ANSWER: Yes, all the videos are updated as soon as we add new segments. Most of these have been updated in the last 2 years in fact.- Reply
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- John Zimmerman Staff on Oct 17, 2016
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