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4.4 / 5.012 ReviewsDurability4.7 / 5Reliability4.5 / 5Performance4.6 / 5Ease Of Use4.7 / 5Value4.6 / 5Would You Recommend?Yes (9)No (1)Durability5 / 5Reliability5 / 5Performance5 / 5Ease Of Use5 / 5Value5 / 5Would You Recommend?YesUsing Flight CrewI got the Platnum Level because I wanted to get in an instrument flight lesson while I was in the area. That worked out really well. After that, having access to all the videos is a bonus. Now I just need to figure out all the things I can do with it.
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Durability3 / 5Reliability1 / 5Performance3 / 5Ease Of Use4 / 5Value3 / 5Would You Recommend?NoMediocre at the bestPPL course is mediocre and incomplete. Delivery times on store items not as promised.- Was this review helpful? Yes (0) No (0)
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Durability5 / 5Reliability5 / 5Performance5 / 5Ease Of Use5 / 5Value5 / 5Would You Recommend?YesWorth it if you do a lot of aviation shoppingKind of like Amazon Prime for aviators.
I have more than paid for it in the 6 months or so that I have subscribed and the TakeOff app has been a nice perk.
Of course, it has been good for Sporty's too, since I am more likely to purchase here with "free" shipping if all else is equal.- Was this review helpful? Yes (1) No (0)
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Durability5 / 5Reliability5 / 5Performance5 / 5Ease Of Use5 / 5Value5 / 5Would You Recommend?YesThis has to be one of the best value products available. I love the ability to watch videos and lessons directly through the Apple TV app.- Was this review helpful? Yes (0) No (0)
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I am returning to flight instructing after 10 years of flying fighters and 25 years of corporate flying. I quickly realized that the volume of information that a private pilot needs to learn has increased at least ten fold as a result of GPS, APPs, WX sites, etc. I also knew that in order to teach the basics of flying, I had to go back to the basics of private and instrument flying. I plowed through the books highlighting and underlining. I quickly learned that it would take me forever to read everything I needed to read and even with my extensive flying experience, hard to retain well enough to teach. After watching an older Sporty’s training video series on instrument flying and finding it extremely informative I decided that I needed to look into Sporty’s training videos. I ended up purchasing the Sporty’s Flight Crew Membership so I could review everything at a much lower price. So far the results have been outstanding.- Was this review helpful? Yes (4) No (0)
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Durability4 / 5Reliability4 / 5Performance3 / 5Ease Of Use3 / 5Value3 / 5Would You Recommend?YesFLIGHT CREWWell ..… I got about what I expected. Some good videos and articles, but nothing that separates this app from dozens of others. Works well with no technical issues. Truthfully, its the free shipping that works for me. I can get the content in other places just as easily.- Was this review helpful? Yes (6) No (2)
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Durability5 / 5Reliability5 / 5Performance5 / 5Ease Of Use5 / 5Value5 / 5Would You Recommend?YesThis is great!! I got my written endorsement and everything that comes with is amazing- Was this review helpful? Yes (4) No (1)
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Durability5 / 5Reliability5 / 5Performance5 / 5Ease Of Use5 / 5Value5 / 5Would You Recommend?YesAMAZING WAY TO LEARNLove the way you guys teach us. Thank you Sporty's- Was this review helpful? Yes (0) No (3)
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Start typing your question and we'll check if it was already asked and answered. Learn MoreBrowse 20 questions Browse 20 questions and 20 answersWhat is the cancellation policy on the monthly platinum plan?BEST ANSWER: With the monthly plan, you would need to cancel prior to the next renewal date. All of the flight crew plans automatically renew.
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- Eric C Staff on Mar 20, 2018
How long is the flight lesson that comes with the platinum package?BEST ANSWER: It is a one hour lesson conducted here at Sportys.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Feb 5, 2019
I am looking to buy the Deluxe Learn to Fly package (classes + various equipment). Would it be possible to do some sort of upgrade to the platinum package that would add the physical items in that package?BEST ANSWER: Please call customer service at 513-735-9100 ext 316 and I would be happy to customize a package for you.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Mar 22, 2018
If I purchase the instrument course separately, for how long do I have access to it? If I purchase the platinum package, for how long will I have access to the instrument course?BEST ANSWER: Courses that are purchased separately are yours to access indefinitely. Access to the platinum package is for the duration of the subscription, 1 year.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Mar 21, 2018
I'm considering purchasing the Flight Crew Platinum plan. Do I need an internet connection to take the courses or can I download videos to use while I'm travelling?BEST ANSWER: You will need an internet connection to view the courses.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Jan 23, 2019
Does it work on Android?BEST ANSWER: The course will work with Android using a web browser. Some courses have an Android app available.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Nov 23, 2018
I have already subscribed to the takeoff app,can I convert to get the free shipping also?BEST ANSWER: Please contact customer support at 513-735-9000.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Sep 18, 2018
If I've already purchased the Sportys Learn to Fly Course can I pay the difference for a platinum membership?BEST ANSWER: Please call customer service at 513.735.9000.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Aug 27, 2018
I am looking at purchasing the Bose A20 headset. Is the Bluetooth version worth it? If so what is it mainly used for?Sporty's Flight Crew MembershipBEST ANSWER: Bluetooth is used to connect to your phone to be able to call for a clearance. You can also connect to the iPad to hear the alerts within Foreflight.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Aug 9, 2018
I am nearing the end of private pilot training utilizing the Sporty's DVD collection, is the free flight lesson also available for an instrument lesson? I fly an Archer, do you have any Piper products in your fleet?BEST ANSWER: Yes, contact Sportys Academy to schedule. The lesson is only available at the Clermont county airport. Our fleet of training aircraft are Cessna 172’s.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Jun 1, 2018
Does the Platinum monthly subscription include the free flight lesson or is that only with the paid annual subscription?BEST ANSWER: Yes, the monthly subscription includes a free flight lesson.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Jun 1, 2018
With the Platinum package, are you able to get endorsements for both PPL and Instrument knowledge exams?How does the scholarship work?BEST ANSWER: To apply log into your www.sporyts.com account. On the dashboard go to my subscriptions, then my flight crew. There is a link to the applications. There is also an explanation.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Apr 9, 2018
Will gold and Platinum members receive a discount on hard copy of items included in the membership but are online only?BEST ANSWER: The discount would be with the free shipping. The is no specific discount for the hardcover products.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Apr 6, 2018
Are the online courses included with the Gold level listed somewhere?BEST ANSWER: At our Gold level, you receive the following courses, G1000 checkout, Flight review. IFR and VFR Communications, Flight with Foreflight, IPC, Airspace review, flying the Beech Baron, Remote Pilot Study, So you want to fly twins, So you want to fly Gliders, So you want to fly Seaplanes, So you want to fly helicopters, Take off and Landings, Runway safety course, and the Airfacts series .
Not included at our Gold level, but included with the Platinum level, the Learn to Fly, Instrument Rating course, Flight instructor review course.- Reply(1)
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- Eric C Staff on Mar 20, 2018
in the platinum level can you obtain the learn to fly and instrument course on dvd or are they online only?BEST ANSWER: The course included in the platinum level are online courses.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Mar 19, 2018
Is this auto renewal or purchase one year at a time?BEST ANSWER: It is a one-year subscription and it auto renews.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Mar 19, 2018
I have already purchased the Flight Review, IPC, Instrument course and just very recently purchased the learn to fly course. Is there a way I can receive a discount on the Flight Crew platinum membership? I'm taking my CFI check ride in 5 weeks and the FIRC would be helpful to have in my Sporty's library. Thank you for awesome products. William GraefBEST ANSWER: Since you already own the courses outright it would be beneficial to just purchase the basic level.
The FIRC course is only available for one year from purchase. The courses that are included are only valid for one year. As a flight instructor, you are only required to renew every two years.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Mar 19, 2018
What is the pricing for Gold and Platinum?BEST ANSWER: The gold level is $199.99 and the Platinum Level is $299.99.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Mar 19, 2018
Is Ohio the only place you can do the flight with instructor?BEST ANSWER: Yes, it is only available at the Clermont County Airport, I69, in Batavia Ohio.- Reply
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- Eric C Staff on Mar 19, 2018
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