7.6.6
2023-08-07
-Test Prep study session categories have been reorganized to correspond with the Areas of Operations and Tasks from the Airman Certification Standards (Private and Commercial Courses)
-Practice tests for the Learn To Fly Course and the Commercial Pilot Course have been updated to more accurately represent the actual FAA written exam
7.6.5
2023-07-19
-Knowledge test prep questions for the Learn To Fly course have been completely reorganized to better match the Airman Certification Standards.
-New Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK)
-Document management feature now warns a user of an available handbook or resource update to avoid losing annotations.
7.6.4
2023-07-14
- Bug fixes and stability updates
7.6.3
2023-07-10
- Learn to Fly Course > adds 3 new interactive scenarios, covering Pressure/Density Altitude, Takeoff, and Landing performance calculations
- FAA Test Prep question updates for Private, Instrument and Commercial courses
7.6.2
2023-06-20
Bug fixes.
7.6.1
2023-06-12
- Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multiengine and Tailwheel Courses > Each question in a video review quiz includes a new shortcut button to jump right to the spot in the video that explains the correct answer to the question
- Instrument Rating Course > includes a new lesson in Chapter 1 called "IFR Training Resources"
- New test prep questions in Private, Instrument and Commercial courses
- Bug fixes
7.6
2023-05-31
Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Multiengine and Tailwheel Courses > Each question in a video review quiz includes a new shortcut button to jump right to the spot in the video that explains the correct answer to the question
Instrument Rating Course > includes a new lesson in Chapter 1 called "IFR Training Resources"
Flying with ForeFlight > includes updated video lessons and Pilot's Guide to cover up through ForeFlight version 15.5
7.5.1
2023-05-16
7.5
Commercial Pilot Course > includes an improved layout that organizes all of the Commercial-specific lessons in the first chapter.
Private Pilot and Instrument Rating Courses > dedicated volume exclusively with interactive scenarios.
7.5.1
Fixes a crash on some devices when expanding flight maneuvers video training to full screen.
7.5
2023-05-09
Commercial Pilot Course > includes an improved layout that organizes all of the Commercial-specific lessons in the first chapter.
Private Pilot and Instrument Rating Courses > dedicated volume exclusively with interactive scenarios.
7.4
2023-05-03
- Learn to Fly Course > includes 18 new interactive scenarios to help you better learn concepts like airplane parts and control surfaces, airport traffic pattern, ground reference maneuvers, sectional charts and much more. These are accessed from the new "Interactive Scenarios" tab in applicable video lessons.
- Instrument Rating Course > includes 9 new interactive scenarios to help you better learn concepts like the pitot/static system, VOR navigation, Instrument Landing System (ILS), RNAV approach charts and holding entry procedures. These are accessed from the new "Interactive Scenarios" tab in applicable video lessons.
- Adds the ability to add a Pilot Training app Lock Screen Widget for iPhones running iOS 16 or newer, providing quick access to the app
7.3.1
2023-04-24
Includes the latest version of the following training resources:
- Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
- Pilot/Controller Glossary
- Aeronautical Chart User's Guide
Instrument Course > includes a new segment in Chapter 1 "Getting Started with Sporty's Instrument Rating Course", along with new FAA test prep questions/answers
7.3
2023-04-17
- Includes a new tab bar menu on the Courses home screen with quick access to free Sporty's content, including flight training articles, Sporty's Pilot's Discretion podcast episodes, webinar recordings and FAA handbooks.
- Instrument Rating Course > incorporates a new video lesson structure that presents the video training in a more logical flow.
7.2.6
2023-03-16
-FARs updated to most current available from the FAA
-Updated FAA test prep question and answer database
-Bug fixes
7.2.5
2023-03-13
Commercial Pilot Course > adds a new related content tab to each video lesson, which includes quick links to related FAA handbooks and other resources
7.2.4
2023-02-27
Instrument Rating Course > adds a new Related Content section to each lesson, providing quick access to the applicable chapter from the Instrument Flying Handbook, Instrument Procedures Handbook, AIM and more
7.2.3
2023-02-23
Private, Instrument and Commercial Course Test Prep > The categories of questions are now organized and selectable by FAA subject areas
7.2.2
2023-02-21
More reliable progress syncing across all Sporty's Pilot Training platforms.
7.2.1
2023-02-13
Fix for video progress not displaying on certain devices.
7.2
2023-02-07
Includes an improved layout for the courses and video menus on iPhone
7.1.9
2023-01-18
- The Private Pilot and Instrument Rating courses have been updated with additional questions and answers with explanations and references for the FAA knowledge test prep practice sessions.
- Updates to Sporty's terms of service and privacy policy.
7.1.8
2023-01-04
- The new Aviation Weather Handbook is included in the FAA Handbooks section of relevant courses (replaces the Aviation Weather and Aviation Weather Services books). Weather-related FAA test prep questions have also been updated to reference this new handbook.
- The Flying with ForeFlight course includes a new "ForeFlight Connect" video lesson, covering how to use GPS receivers, Sentry ADS-B traffic and weather receivers and Garmin Connext features
7.1.7
2022-12-19
- The Learn to Fly Course includes a new 4K segment on Airplane Engines in Chapter 1
- The Commercial Pilot Course includes new 4K segments on Aerodynamics, Aviation Charts, Time Zones and How to Use a Mechanical E6B
7.1.6
2022-12-12
Minor bug fixes for a better user experience.
7.1.5
2022-12-05
Improved help menu now includes a link to share progress with your flight instructor.