Sporty’s Pilot Shop has unveiled a new feature to its pilot training courses that decodes test results using AI.
Understanding test codes that appear at the bottom of the exam report indicating what the applicant got wrong is one of the more challenging aspects of taking a FAA knowledge test for private, instrument, or commercial certification.
CFIs are tasked with providing the applicant remedial training in these areas, but first they have to figure out what those areas are. This task often results in the applicant and the instructor wading through data bases or computer searches looking to match the codes with the subject matter, which is time that could be better spent shoring up the applicant’s knowledge.
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Sporty’s new AI feature covers private, instrument, or commercial pilot written tests. Each code, drawn from the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) represents a subject area—not a specific question—that was answered incorrectly. With the help of a CFI, the applicant can shore up the soft spots in their knowledge, in preparation for their oral exam part of the check ride while also gaining the knowledge they need to be a safe and efficient pilot.
“We’ve opened this tool as a free resource for any pilot, whether they own one of our courses or not,” Bret Koebbe, senior vice president at Sporty’s, said in a statement.
The AI feature allows the learners to upload a picture of their test report. The system scans the photo, identifies the codes, and lists the description for each from the ACS, according to Sporty’s. More information may be found here.
