Completely Re-Edited and Digitally Remastered!
Sporty's award-winning Instrument Rating Course on interactive DVD has been completely re-edited and digitally remastered, and now includes new content. This fast-paced course explains the latest changes in technology and regulations, and does it with unmatched graphics and animations. It's still the only course that will prepare you for all three of your tests: the written exam, oral exam and flight test. And it's still packed with in-flight footage-no boring talking heads-to take you beyond the checkride, and into the world of real IFR flying.
These new kits from Sporty’s include absolutely everything you need to start flying or earn an instrument rating. Don’t be fooled by other, inferior kits—ours feature high quality, Flight Gear® bags (with custom embroidery), complete and interactive DVD courses, and pilot supplies designed and tested by real pilots. An easy way to get everything you need at a great price, these kits also make a terrific gift.
Complete Instrument Rating Kit
Includes:
Sporty’s Complete Instrument Rating Course on DVD
Training Course Outline
Practical Test Standards Study Guide
Instrument Flying Handbook (FAA)
Instrument Procedures Handbook (FAA)
Flat Electronic E6B Flight Computer
Tri-fold Kneeboard
Instrument Plotter
Instrument Maneuvers Guide
Senior Pilot’s Flight Log
Original Flight Gear Bag (black)
Optional embroidery on bag (3 initials)
Notes
please specify with or without embroidery
with embroidery, please specify up to three initials in item message box
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 40 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!
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July 7, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
Yes.
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Very thorough program. Just as well constructed as the Private Pilot kit. I can't rate the reliability based on my short time after purchase.
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I was disappointed that the test bank for the written test was not on CD. The online version doesn't fit my needs as well. I travel as a commercial passenger a lot and like to drill questions on flights.
The logbook is pretty heavy. I won't carry it, but I see it as added value to the kit.
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May 13, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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DVD's easy to watch and understand.
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As we are still just starting the instrument training, it is hard to rate durability or reliability. However, the kneeboard and the flight computer are great. The DVD's are easy to watch and understand. I will keep you posted as to the progress and if there are any problems or kudos to relate. Thank you so much for your products.
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April 13, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Good solid material on IFR principles in the course.
I needed a log book, IFR plotter, flight bag and electronic E6B so the package was a good deal for me.
Cons
Kinda light on G1000 information, dfo not feel that I will be able to pass the flight test in a TAA with this course.
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Given that the TAA content is a little light, I think the course is due a revision, price reduction, or qualifier that it focuses on steam gage panel IFR.
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January 23, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Wow, what a great value for the money. Excellent quality.
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It would be nice to also have an book that followed along with the videos as you watch.
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January 23, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Very well laid out with printed material interfacing well with the DVD's. I'm just getting started and it is easy to follow and quite logical.
Cons
So far the only glitch I have found is that you cannot go "back" to review a question once you have answered it correctly.
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Sporty's has done a great job. The DVD's hold your interest very well, even when kicking back on the couch!
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January 5, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Great package.
Cons
E6B is a little delicate. Will not handle my daughter's 110 lbs body accidentally stepping on it!
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Unfortunately my FBO providing the Instrument Instruction requires the Cessna package for curriculum.
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January 5, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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I am about half way through course, and it is very comprehensive, and as expected.
The course work (books and manuals) beyond the DVD's is also very good. I am confident that following this course will make me a technically proficient instrument pilot.
I highly recommend getting the bag with the package, it is well organized for use in flight as well as carrying outside the plane.
Cons
Previous reviews had suggeted that the ability to fast forward and rewind to discreet portions of a section would be nice. I thought at the time of purchase that this would not be a big deal, but it is truly a shortcoming of the package.
The only shortcoming of the bag is that in some pockets the zippers could have been unidirectional for better access.
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By the way, the regular shipping got the product to me within I believe 24 hours even though I ordered after five O'clock!
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December 31, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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The Kit overall is very usefull. Everything that I would need to complete my instrument c ertification.
Cons
Kit was sent without the flight computer. I had to call Sporty's to find out that it was on back order. Sporty's never made any attempt to contact me and inform me.
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December 28, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Sized for maximum efficiency, light and easy to pack
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December 27, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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This kit was given to me as a gift because I am a student pilot about to complete my private pilot training. So my next step is my insturment. Since I am a new pilot I did not have some of the things such as the electronic E6B or a good flight bag. So it was the best choice to buy the kit that included all of what i didnt have with the books i needed for my next step. In doing so I saved money and got some really nice stuff. The bag is very well made, very sturdy. Tjhe log book is quite nice as well. The books thus far have been very well written and clear.
Cons
The electronic E6B was out of stock so it hasnt arrived yet (not a big deal for me but if you wanted to use all of it the day you got it, that would be a problem).
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December 1, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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This is a great primer before getting your instructor. You'll be ahead of the game and can maximize your time with your instructor.
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October 3, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Moving up from the Private Pilot course, this is everything I'd come to expect from Sporty's. Newer bag is much better constructed than before the redesign
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Nothing so far. DVD's even include newer segments that include glass cockpits
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Great value for the money. Wouldn't recommend any other instrument learning course.
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September 10, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Very relevant information.
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September 3, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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The videos are much better produced than other video courses that I used to get my PPL. The binder that the course outline, DVDs, and study guide come in is a nice touch. Flight bag seems very durable.
Cons
These are practically nit picking but I would have prefered the regular electronic E6B to the thin one for durability purposes and the flight bag is not big enough to fit (without squishing or bending) standard 8 1/2 X 11 notebooks in it unless you lay them down on the inside.
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June 18, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Easy to follow and understand.
Cons
The DVD's were great as a learning tool. However the system software needs to be upgraded. I have the new Microsoft Vista program on my laptop and the DVD's do not work with Vista. I even downloaded the AVSDVD program in an attempt to help. It did not work. Or maybe it's my four day old new Toshiba laptop. All I know is the DVD's only work on my TV player in the den. I have had no problems with other DVDs in my computer.
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April 18, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Very nice and durable bag. Way better than the one I had. Looks good too!
Cons
Headset pocket is a little tight.
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I haven't finished the instrument course yet, but the DVDs go a little fast. It would be nice to have one of the DVDs explain the overall program and what the instrument rating is and what it does for you.
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March 26, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Well put together, everything is there. The flight bag is great, pleanty of room to store all the odds and ends. The accompanied literature is appreciated for hitting the more complicated areas of the DVD's.
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March 4, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Ample storage space. Looks great. The construction seems much more durable than the previous bag I had.
Cons
Single zipper on headphone, gps, and side compartments makes it more difficult to zip and unzip. Adjustable interior compartment takes some work to get it where you need it.
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March 3, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
Yes.
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DVD's are a great resource.
New pilot bag holds most everything I need. It is actually little big.
Richard Collins experience and insight add to the training reality.
It is nice to have the procedures explained and illustrated on the new G1000 aircraft.
Cons
The FAA books are somewhat harder to understand than some of the independant books from Jeppesen.
It would be nice if there more some more specific instruction regarding flight plan filing, proper departure procedures, and more detail regarding weather.
There seems to be way more info than necessary for turbo systems and not enough on weather.
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Overall a great kit for the money.
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February 19, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
No.
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still in the course, seems pretty good. I like the knee board better than what I had.