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Video: STOL drag racing in the high desert

October 27, 2017/in Fun Flying Videos/by studentpltnews

You may have heard of STOL competitions – where pilots in bush planes show off their Short TakeOff and Landing skills. The unique High Sierra Fly In, which takes place on a dry lake bed in Nevada is like that, but with a twist. The organizers call it STOL Drag racing, and it looks like one of the more interesting aviation gatherings of the year.

Hands-on with Sporty’s new 2018 Learn to Fly Course

October 24, 2017/in Pilot Gear/by studentpltnews

Sporty’s has introduced some major upgrades to its award-winning Learn to Fly Course, including an all-new iOS app, new video segments, CFI tracking, and much more. Here’s a look at all the new features.

Video: STOL drag racing in the high desert

October 27, 2017/in Fun Flying Videos/by studentpltnews

Hands-on with Sporty’s new 2018 Learn to Fly Course

October 24, 2017/in Pilot Gear/by studentpltnews

Sporty’s courses have helped over 50,000 pilots learn to fly or add a rating, saving precious time and money during flight training. It’s everything a student pilot needs to prepare for the written test and earn a pilot certificate, with ground school, test prep, and real world training – all in one easy-to-use package.

While the dynamic in-flight video segments and the powerful test prep tools have won a lot of fans over the years, maybe the most important feature is Sporty’s commitment to keeping the course up to date. Every year, our team of pilots and flight instructors shoots new video, creates new animations, and add new features to making training easier and more fun.

For 2018, we’re proud to launch our biggest update yet. Check out some of the exciting additions to Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course.

The all-new Sporty’s Pilot Training app is clean and easy to use.

A completely reimagined iPad/iPhone app makes it easier than ever to train anywhere, online or offline. Watch beautiful HD video, take practice FAA Knowledge Tests, or review our animated maneuvers guide on the go. The new Sporty’s Pilot Training app has a clean and easy-to-use interface, and offers access to a variety of Sporty’s courses. It’s your one-stop shop for mobile training.

Three formats included for the same price. Now when you buy Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course, you’ll get access to the streaming online course, the iPad/iPhone app, plus the Apple TV app. No extra charges and no more choosing which format is right for you – use them all!

Automatic progress sync means you can switch back and forth between online and app without losing track of your training. When you’ve completed all the videos and passed two practice tests, our team of flight instructors will even give you the required written test endorsement.

32 fully-narrated HD maneuvers offer step-by-step instructions for flying all the key elements in the Airman Certification Standards. You’ll fly smoothly and be ready to ace your checkride.

Flight instructor tracking makes it easy to share your progress.

CFI tracking means your flight instructor can follow your progress through the course. Invite a CFI to see your practice test scores and monitor which video segments you’ve viewed.

Updated video segments cover key topics for pilots to know about in 2018. This includes: checkride tips, the new BasicMed rules, cross-country flying, weight and balance, Air Traffic Control technology, the new Airman Certification Standards, instrument flying, and more.

Smart Streaming technology means you always get the best quality video: HD when your data connection is fast, more compressed when it’s slower. It’s all automatic, which means you see less buffering and better quality video.

Enhanced review quizzes cover more subjects than ever and now include links to related video segments. These quick quizzes are great for reviewing what you’ve learned as you watch the videos.

Student flying a Redbird simulator can integrate training with Sporty’s course using the GIFT add-on.

Redbird GIFT integration allows you to use Sporty’s course with a Redbird flight simulator. Each module in the Guided Independent Flight Training program is cross-referenced to Sporty’s lessons, so you can learn and get feedback at your own pace.

Review notes for each video include the key points from each segment. These are ideal for review or when preparing for the oral exam.

Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course is still packed with plenty of other features pilots love, including: Ask A CFI for those times when you’re stumped, ForeFlight Logbook integration to save your endorsement, and automatic updates. Sporty’s guarantees you’ll pass all three tests required to earn your license, or your money will be refunded.

The new 2018 course is available for $199.99, which includes all three formats. To try it out for free, visit sportys.com/demo.

Learn more in the video demo below:

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Video: STOL drag racing in the high desert

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