Sporty’s Launches Learn to Fly Courses

This year’s update to popular courses from the pilot shop adds more interactive content and a portal for flight school administrators.

Meg Godlewski

Wednesday, October 04, 2023 at 09:32 PM ET

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Edited By: tccjeremy

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Key Takeaways:

Sporty's online ground schools have received significant updates, moving beyond passive video to incorporate interactive scenarios, real-world application, and simulations to enhance learning effectiveness and engagement.
The courses now feature advanced interactive tools such as Smart Notes, detailed system diagrams, and revamped knowledge tests aligned with airmen certification standards to emphasize concept application over rote memorization.
New instructor and administrator portals have been added, allowing instructors to monitor student progress and administrators to oversee all learners, facilitating targeted assistance and improving the overall learning ecosystem.
The updated courses offer cross-platform accessibility, lifetime access with free future updates, and comprehensive content including HD/4K video, test prep tools, and progress syncing across devices.

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Online ground schools are wonderful in that you can study and learn on your own time, but the downside is that simply watching a video or someone talking on camera may not be terribly effective. The folks at Sporty’s Pilot Shop have known this for years, and the latest update for their online courses recognizes this with significant enhancements designed to make the training more efficient and engaging.

“The course started in the 1980s and 1990s with VHS tapes then went to DVDs in the 2000s when we launched the test prep course,” said Bret Koebbe, senior vice president of Sporty’s. “We try to make the best use of technology, so it’s not just test prep.”