You don't have to fear the oral exam with Sporty's courses. Our state-of-the-art 3D graphi
You don't have to fear the oral exam with Sporty's courses. Our state-of-the-art 3D graphics and animations make complicated subjects like aerodynamics and weather easy to understand, so you'll have the confidence to answer all of your examiner's questions. Plus, our integrated Training Course Outline promotes a building-block approach to learning, so you'll thoroughly understand each concept, instead of just memorizing test questions.
Incredible in-flight footage, filmed in broadcast quality, shows you every maneuver from the pilot's perspective, from steep turns and stalls to landings and emergencies. In fact, over 75% of our course is shot in and around airplanes. Plus, our Practical Test Standards Study Guide cross-references every required task to the DVD programs, making pre-checkride review easy. We'll even give you a preview of the checkride on the final DVD program
All Sporty's courses include interactive written test preparation software on CDROM, so you can study for the written test before you start flight training or as you take lessons. This easy-to-use program allows you to create customized study sessions, take randomly generated practice tests and test your knowledge with our exclusive flash card function. Plus, each DVD includes interactive review quizzes to check your progress as you watch the video.
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You don't have to fear the oral exam with Sporty's courses. Our state-of-the-art 3D graphi
You don't have to fear the oral exam with Sporty's courses. Our state-of-the-art 3D graphics and animations make complicated subjects like aerodynamics and weather easy to understand, so you'll have the confidence to answer all of your examiner's questions. Plus, our integrated Training Course Outline promotes a building-block approach to learning, so you'll thoroughly understand each concept, instead of just memorizing test questions.
Incredible in-flight footage, filmed in broadcast quality, shows you every maneuver from the pilot's perspective, from steep turns and stalls to landings and emergencies. In fact, over 75% of our course is shot in and around airplanes. Plus, our Practical Test Standards Study Guide cross-references every required task to the DVD programs, making pre-checkride review easy. We'll even give you a preview of the checkride on the final DVD program.
All Sporty's courses include interactive written test preparation software on CDROM, so you can study for the written test before you start flight training or as you take lessons. This easy-to-use program allows you to create customized study sessions, take randomly generated practice tests and test your knowledge with our exclusive flash card function. Plus, each DVD includes interactive review quizzes to check your progress as you watch the video.
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Added: 1 year ago
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Polish off your skills on the two most exhilarating aspects of flying—takeoffs and landing
Polish off your skills on the two most exhilarating aspects of flying—takeoffs and landings. This video goes in depth to explore the different types of takeoffs and landings and the factors that affect their outcome. In-flight footage puts you in the cockpit for a pilot's eye view of the different techniques and methods for smooth, safe operation. More than just crosswind techniques, this program thoroughly covers slips, crabs, no-flap landings, emergencies, and recoveries from not-so-great approaches and bounces. The section on maximum performance takeoffs and landings will show you how to safely operate from soft or short fields. State-of-the-art 3D graphics give insight into performance characteristics and help to reinforce key topics. This video will help you maintain your takeoff and landing proficiency—great for students, instructors, and experienced pilots alike.
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Added: 1 year ago
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Perfect for power pilots who want to discover the joy of soaring--or for beginning glider
Perfect for power pilots who want to discover the joy of soaring--or for beginning glider students--this new video shows you "what you should know" about flying gliders. Bob Wander, noted glider instructor and best-selling author, joins the Sporty's Academy team to take you into the cockpit of several training gliders. With exciting in-flight footage, you'll see all the maneuvers from inside and outside the aircraft, and you'll ride along for a self-powered launch, an aero-tow and a winch launch. Also covers aerodynamics, stalls, spins, speed-to-fly, spirals, all training maneuvers, soaring weather (including ridge, wave, convergence and thermal soaring) and much more. State of the art 3D graphics and animations are used throughout to explain complicated subjects. This comprehensive program will prepare you for your FAA glider checkride and beyond.
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Added: 1 year ago
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The radio is often a source of anxiety among pilots, but doesn�t have to be. This informat
The radio is often a source of anxiety among pilots, but doesn�t have to be. This informative program from Sporty�s can help you sound like a pro. Ride along on three real-world flights in a Piper Pacer, a glass-panel Cirrus and a Cessna 210 to see the range of communications skills required for flight in every type of VFR airspace. We�ll visit a variety of airports, from rural non-towered fields to busy Class B airspace at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG). You�ll learn to communicate smoothly and efficiently with tower, approach control, clearance delivery, flight service stations and more. VFR Communications will help improve your confidence flying in and out of busy airspace and will teach you to operate safely in all airspace.
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"Flying the Garmin G1000" is one of the latest aviation educational program from Sporty's
"Flying the Garmin G1000" is one of the latest aviation educational program from Sporty's popular "What You Should Know Series" DVD collection. Featuring Flying Magazine editor Richard L. Collins, this program gives real world flying tips on maximizing the use of this popular avionics system in both the Cessna 182 and Columbia 400 aircraft.
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The Garmin 396 was the first portable GPS to combine satellite datalink weather, terrain a
The Garmin 396 was the first portable GPS to combine satellite datalink weather, terrain alerting and color moving map. Explore the versatility of this feature-packed unit with Richard L. Collins as he explains and demonstrates the many useful capabilities of the Garmin 396. In addition to running through the operation of the unit, Collins highlights the innovative XM satellite weather integration and shows how both VFR and IFR pilots can benefit from portable datalink technology as well as the TAWS-style terrain alerts.
He also explains the exciting new features on the 496, including detailed airport taxi diagrams, built-in AOPA Airport Directory and more. Includes over 30 minutes of real world use, not just button-punching—it's ideal for both prospective buyers and current users.
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Added: 1 year ago
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ne of the most exciting, useful and just plain fun ratings a pilot can obtain, the multien
ne of the most exciting, useful and just plain fun ratings a pilot can obtain, the multiengine rating, is also one of the most challenging. Let Sporty's guide you through each step of the rating, from basic aerodynamics to flight maneuvers. Throughout, exciting in-flight footage, from both inside and outside the cockpit, combines with state-of-the-art 3D graphics to explain every element of multiengine flying.
• Designed specifically for pilots adding a multiengine rating to their private or commercial certificate
• Step into the cockpit popular twin trainers, including the Piper Aztec and Seminole, Beech Baron, Cessna 310 and Diamond Twin Star
• See every maneuver required on the flight test, both VFR and IFR
• Learn about important multiengine systems, like fuel, hydraulics and electrical
• Explore the various aspects of flight planning and performance calculations
This comprehensive program is much more than just test prep—you'll learn how to manage the complex systems and higher speeds that come with twins.
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Added: 10 months ago
Views: 22,890
Seaplane flying is an exciting way to rediscover the fun and freedom of flying, or add tha
Seaplane flying is an exciting way to rediscover the fun and freedom of flying, or add that rating pilots covet. Now, the latest DVD in Sporty�s "What You Should Know" series can help you get your feet wet.
In So You Want to Fly Seaplanes, you�ll travel to the famous Jack Brown�s Seaplane Base in Florida for a complete look at what flying seaplanes is all about. Climb into the back seat of a Piper J-3 Cub on floats for a pilot�s eye view of all the maneuvers required for the FAA checkride. Learn the different taxi techniques you�ll use, how to read the wind and the water, and how to master water takeoffs and landings.
Along the way, you�ll get real world tips to help advance your skills from noted seaplane instructors Jon Brown and John Rennie. Also includes interactive extras for more detailed information about key topics.
Packed with over an hour of in-flight footage and full motion graphics, So You Want to Fly Seaplanes is perfect for anyone interested in the world of water flying.
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