From The Press "Sporty's materials...have often set the pace." –Flying Magazine
"...a course impressive not only in it's capabilities but also in the way
it uses the latest computer technology to make it more accessible and
multifacted than ever."–Flying Magazine
"There's extensive use of 3-D graphics, in-flight video and detailed
charts that demystify some of the tougher concepts."–Flying Magazine
Earn Your Instrument Rating--it's Guaranteed! Pass all 3 tests or get your money back--written test, oral exam and flight test
WHY GET YOUR INSTRUMENT RATING?
Become a better pilot. Instrument training will make you more disciplined and precise in the cockpit, no matter what type of flying you do.
Get more utility from your airplane. You won't have to cancel an important trip just because of a thin cloud layer or a forecast of morning fog.
Understand weather. With an instrument rating, you will interact with weather every time you fly, and learn how to make your own forecasts.
Improve your communications skills. Because instrument flying requires constant contact with the air traffic control system, you'll quickly become a pro.
WHY TRAIN WITH SPORTY'S?
Save hours of flight lessons. Because you can prepare for each flight lesson beforehand, you'll go to your next lesson prepared, and be more efficient with your instructor in the airplane.
Learn at your own pace. Unlike a traditional ground school, it's easy to review segments multiple times or skip ahead if needed.
Go beyond passing a test. Flying IFR is much more than passing an FAA test--Sporty's shows you all the real world details you need to know. Our course is so complete, it has been accepted by the FAA for use in approved flight schools.
Learn from the experts. We pioneered weekend instrument ground schools 50 years ago, so we know what it takes to prepare pilots for instrument flying.
Earn FAA WINGS Credit! Sporty's Instrument Rating Course makes a great refresher after you have your rating. You can even earn FAA Pilot Proficiency Program (WINGS) credit when you complete the course. The credit is automatically awarded when you watch all the videos and complete two practice tests with passing scores.
Why participate in the WINGS program?
Satisfy your Flight Review requirement by completing a phase.
Be eligible for up to a 10% premium savings through AVEMCO.
Enhance safety through a consistent recurrent training program.
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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August 25, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Good introduction to IFR.
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Proceeds very fast, don't have time to let parts of the lesson sink in. Need to pause, not a big issue.
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Good product. This should be a supplement to your IFR training.
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August 13, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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August 11, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Material is presented in a clear, concise and well communicated manner. I especially appreciate the DVD feature providing the ability to review the materials again and again.
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July 6, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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DVD'S ARE VERY WELL ORGANIZED WITH GOOD GRAPHICS AND EXPLAIN THE SUBJECTS PRETTY WELL AND ALLOW YOU TO PAUSE OR REPLAY TO MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTOOD THE MATERIAL. I LIKE THE AIR FACTS AT THE END TO GIVE YOU THE REAL WORLD PERSPECTIVE AND THE QUIZ TO MAKE SURE YOU GOT THE BASICS FOR THAT CHAPTER.
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I WOULD LIKE MORE INFO ON EMERGENCY PROCEDURES OR TIPS ,TRICKS OF THE TRADE OR JUST NICE TO KNOW TYPE INFO THAT COMES FROM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE THAT I COULD HAVE LEARNED FROM THESE DVD'S RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE AS A NOVICE SINCE WE NEVER KNOW WHAT WE MIGHT RUN INTO EVEN ON A ROUTINE FLIGHT BUT THE PRODUCT AS IT STANDS IS GREAT.
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June 18, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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April 28, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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January 5, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Very Informational and detailed
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A bit expensive for the fairly old cast in which most of this video was filmed.
General Comments
Lots of real life information
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November 23, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Nicely done DVD and better than the online streaming. I have had issues with online streaming which you may not.
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Course is too fast. It's thorough and I am a pretty quick learner but the DVD's provide too much information too fast.
General Comments
Watch some of the sample online and really decide whether they may be too fast or not. Remember you'll be watching at the same pace for about an hour on many of the titles.
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October 14, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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This product would be great for those who have had an experience with IFR training.
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This isn't for IFR training begginers, this will confuse you and stress you out.
General Comments
Please do more research on what you need as a IFR trainee.
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September 4, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Nice presentation; good graphics, good lecturers.
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Not easy to back up to review something. Not easy to rewind to a start of a particular chapter.
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August 24, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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I wish I had purchased both the VFR and IFR at the same time to get the 1/2 price discount. I was disappointed that even though you could verify that I had purchased the VFR, you could not honor any discount unless they were actually ordered at the same time.
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August 6, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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August 4, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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July 17, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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The DVD set is great, a delightful replacement for my 12 year old VCR tapes.
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June 23, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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The instrument rating course was not only educational but a complete joy to watch. It was presented in an interesting format with exceptional graphics and narration. The segments with Dick Collins were informative and entertaining. His extensive knowledge of aviation, as well as his pleasant personality, is a winning combination
and formula for a successful learning experience.
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I wish it never ended. I plan on purchasing the private pilot course as a tool for reviewing everything I have forgotten since I received my private 42 years ago when I was 17. Sportys is a first rate American company. God Bless you guys and gals.
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Please keep the catalogs coming to my home....
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June 19, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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June 15, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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The product is very good, I was expecting a more up to date production. I used Sporty's Private Pilot DVD system which has a updated look.
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June 8, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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May 8, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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March 30, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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