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IFR
is hard. The knowledge test doesn't have to be ...
With
a minimum of time and cost, YOU can ACE your FAA Instrument
Rating (IFR) knowledge (written) test using our GroundSchool
Software. (Free Trial!
Download Below.)
Pursuing
an instrument rating is a good idea. It will make you a safer,
more capable pilot even if you never fly in actual instrument
conditions. Congratulations
on your choice of considering the training that, more than any
other single differentiator, sets a safe pilot apart.
- GroundSchool features ACTUAL
FAA QUESTIONS. Answers and Explanations have been written by
highly experienced flight instructors and professional pilots.
All required charts and figures are included.
- By this point, you're familiar with the format of FAA Knowledge
tests and probably appreciate the benefit of getting them
done sooner rather than later. Our software helps you do this
is a no-nonsense fashion.
- Remember,
you only need a minimum 15 hours dual instruction with
a CFI-I to fulfill the requirements for an instrument rating. Yet, many people require 50, 60, or more hours
of dual for the rating. While 15 hours is perhaps an unreasonably small number, 60+ is usually a wastefully large number caused
by unprepared students trying to do the bookwork in the air.
Learn the material first - our software helps you do this.
Remember, IFR flying is all about information--why else would
all "accelerated" IFR programs ask you to
have completed your written tests before showing up on day one? [read more
IFR training philosophy]
- This
software costs about the same books do, but is
significantly more time efficient. Sure, DVD/Video sets may
look pretty, but most find them inefficient, timewise. Our
software works on YOUR pace at significantly lesser cost.
- This
software can be used to prepare for the Instrument
Flight Instructor and
Instrument Ground Instructor
tests as well as for all initial instrument
rating tests (airplane and helicopter).
- Don't
fear the examiner! A high score
on the written test will help you impress the examiner during
your checkride (flight test), but doing well on the oral exam
portion of your checkride will impress him/her more. Study for
your written exam with our GroundSchool software (below),
but also prepare for your Oral Exam with our RideReady
software. Starting early with RideReady is a plus, since
it really goes a long way towards teaching you more complex
scenario, judgment, and systems type questions that you will
likely experience during your training and oral exam compared
to the relatively straightforward written exam questions.
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IRA - Instrument Rating Airplane |
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IFP - Instrument Rating Foreign Pilot |
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IGI - Ground Instructor Instrument |
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IRH - Instrument Rating Helicopter |
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FII - Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane |
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FIH - Flight Instructor Instrument Helicopter |
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AIF - Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane (added rating) |
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HIF - Flight Instructor Instrument Helicopter (added rating) |
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Canadian Instrument Rating to USA FAA Conversion [about] |
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best way to prepare for your FAA written test is to download the GroundSchool
software from above. Topics covered in the FAA
Instrument Rating
test bank include: |
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| Meet the Authors |
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"T"
Cirincione
"T"
Cirincione is a captain for a Fortune 50 company flying Citation
X and Learjet 60’s. He has 23+ years of aviation experience
and holds the following ratings: ATP, Gold Seal CFI, CFII, MEI,
FE – Turbojet, and A&P. He has a Master of Science in Aeronautical
Science, a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management, and an Associate
of Science in Aircraft Maintenance Technology. His has taught A&P
students for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and Learjet 60
initial and recurrent classes for FlightSafety International. Prior
to that, T was a Flight Examiner in the US Air Force, and an instructor
at the USAF Fighter Weapons School flying the mighty F-4 Phantom.
He has over 4000 hours in fighters and corporate aircraft. When
not immersed in aviation, T enjoys fly-fishing, bow hunting, and
4-wheelin’ his Jeep.
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Adrian
Cybriwsky
Adrian
is an American ATP FAA-certified flight instructor (single-instrument-multi
+ AGI/IGI) currently based in Cambridge, UK. Adrian is passionate
about flying and aviation instruction--he has authored several aviation
training publications and has directly trained over three hundred
flight students. "Keeps" plays a spot of footie, vollyball,
and squash and welcomes inquiries from interesting and interested
potential flight students in either the Cambridge, UK or Philadelphia,
PA areas.
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Greg
Reverdiau
Greg
is an FAA certified Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII) and Commercial
Single and Multi Engine, Instrument pilot. He is currently located
in Melbourne, FL but originally grew up in Dijon, France. He gradued
from Florida Tech with a Bachelor degree in Aeronautical Science
and is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Aviation Human Factors.
He's a Flight Operations Administration Supervisor and also loves
to take pictures and develop websites.
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Danny
Aslinger
Danny
grew up in Ketchikan, Alaska where, after watching thousands of
seaplanes take-off and land, grew interested in aviation. With the
encouragement of his parents, sisters, and most recently his wife
Jessica, Danny began pursuing his dream of flying in 1998 while
attending college at the University of Idaho. He is a commercially
rated pilot and also a certified flight instructor with instrument
instruction privileges. In addition to his flight experience, Danny
has an extensive teaching background from guiding and teaching sea
kayaking in Alaska and Idaho, a job which he began when he was 15
years old.
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Denis
Khripkov
Denis
is a corporate captain with significant experience Cessna, Dassault Falcon, and now,
elite Gulfstream IV/V aircraft.
Previously, Denis has flown a Yak 42 regional
jet for Aeroflot. Denis also has several thousands of hours of small
plane experience as a CFI/I and aerial inspection pilot. When not
flying, Denis spends his time overwatering his garden and playing
with his young children.
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Bill
Hughes
Bill
is now one of the most prominent and experienced Hot Air Balloon
pilots in the USA. However, his aviation experience is far deeper:
Bill is a former US Navy pilot who has over 9,000 hours of flight
experience in everything from jets to helicopters. He has served
as an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner and Safety Counselor. He was
a crewmember for Malcolm Forbes’ balloon flight across America
in 1973. Each year he acts as Balloonmeister* for several balloon
events and last year celebrated his 22nd year as Balloonmeister
for the Adirondack Balloon Festival in Glens Falls, NY.
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 is ....
GroundSchool is designed to help you learn the material and score highly on your
test in the most efficient manner possible. Our software represents years of listening to and understanding the needs of pilots
and mechanics. The program is designed with the singular goal of helping you learn
the material so you can pass your FAA written test with a minimum of time and
effort. Sure, there are some study methods that are cheaper (and many far more
expensive!).. but only if your time is worth nothing.. Our software is fast, efficient,
and proven.
Here are a few screenshots from the software:
With our FAA Written Test Prep software, you don't have to worry about having
an out of date version. Our authors work to update the data as FAA question
pools change. Groundschool has a built-in self-update feature that connects
to our servers and makes sure that you have the latest and greatest versions
of the software and data soon after they becomes available.
Additionally, the self-update can be used to install new test
data (such as Instrument Rating on top of Private Pilot) so you can have it
when and where you need it.
| "I
wanted to express my gratitude for the FAA Ground School Test Prep
Software. The features are outstanding with regard to knowledge
reinforcement, cross referencing, concentrating on weak points,
and ease of use. Even if you have one of the other home study courses
you still need this program." - DM, GroundSchool User
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"I
took my written and was determined to be happy if I received
a high-80's to low 90's. When I saw my final score, I was upset.
I scored a 98 and was naturally upset that I missed that one
question. (note: the previous statement that he was upset was
sarcasm, of course!) The FAA Check Airman was impressed, though,
so that's good!! Took the checkride yesterday, and passed with
flying colors. So I am now officially in the "Instrument
Rated" club!!" - SF (IFR)
"I registered your software to study for my FAA Instrument
Written Test. I knew I would do well, but was pleasantly surprised
when I scored 97%! Thanks for the great study tool, I know it
helped tremendously." - RM (IFR)
"Overall,
this is an excellent product and is a pleasure to use"
- Review by FlightSim.com
"...
your advice of getting the [IFR] written out of the way early
was good. [Using the GroundSchool software] I scored 100% on
the written and passed my checkride with only 26.3 hours dual
[with a CFII]." - AM (IFR)
"I
love your program. It's a very effective way to study... Passing
my knowledge test for my Private was a breeze after using your
software. So easy that I didn't even hesitate before buying
your Instrument-series questions after starting work on that
rating. And I like the fact that I can download updates as the
questions and our best estimate of the answers evolve."
- JE (Private/IFR)
"I
found [FAATest.com GroundSchool] software to be much more time
effective for actually preparing for the test than [competitor's]
DVD set. The DVDs had colorful animations, but of mostly simple
things. With your software, I was able to really go through
the material quickly and efficiently. " - SS (Private /
IFR)
"I
am very satisfied with the results (and cost) of your product."
- JP (Private / IFR / Comm)
"Superb
software! The explanations make it very useful" - JG (IFR)
"I've
been pleased with the software. It's easy to use and has all
the study options you could need. I work with a lot of pilots
and I'll be recommending your software to anyone who asks"
- PC (IFR)
"Hey
Guys, I just wanted to let you know that I took my Flight Instructor
Instrument (FII) written today and got a 96%. I am a 95' Embry
Riddle Grad and got my single multi engine Private Instrument
back in the early 90's and decided to complete my CFI, CFII
and MEI ratings. Your software really helped me break some of
the rust off and get back in the pilot seat as far as the knowledge
tests. Money well spent!!" - Sincerely, CM, CEO ***** Aeronautics,
Inc.
"I
have been telling the students that come to me for instrument
training that the written must be completed before we start
training, and I always suggest your stuff." -
Bill Zaleski, gold seal flight instructor with 10,000+ hours
and holder of four ATP and three commercial ratings. Formerly
of Professional Instrument Courses, inc. (11 years), Bill now
takes on students for individualized concentrated IFR training.
See instrumentratings.com
for more details.
"let
me quickly review all the small things I had forgotten since
my initial instrument rating... 100% ... the checkride was a
breeze " - VZ (Instrument Flight Instructor Airplane)
The
feedback keeps rolling in. Our users routinely score very highly
on their knowledge tests. We invite you to be next. It's hard
to say for sure, but we're confident within reasonable doubt
that we have helped "hundreds get hundreds" with our
software by this point.
Features
include:
- Explanations
written by professional pilots and flight instructors
- Most tests
(Airplane, Helicopter, Balloon, etc.) are covered
- Plenty of study
and testing options allowing you to personalize the software for your own
most efficient study.
- You can get
an instructor signoff to take the actual written test through use of this
software and our Online
Endorsement Service.
- The ability
to explicitly flag questions which you find to be difficult
- Lookup individual
or groups of questions using a wide range of search criteria
- Integrated
Library of Aviation offering everything from PTS documents to FAA training
publications to aircraft checklists and much, much more
- LaserGrade™,
CATS™, and AvTest 2000™ Emulation modes allow you to practice on
the software as you will see it at the actual testing center.
- Ability to
load and save training / testing sessions
- Printouts galore!
Print out score reports to show your instructor, a "book" of questions for
yourself to study on the road or elsewhere.
- Something that
is not really quantifiable or visible: fast, efficient study. The software
has been designed to be quick so your time is spent preparing and learning,
not flipping pages or clicking about needlessly.
Thanks
for checking out the software! Good luck on your test, and blue
skies!
The
FAATest.com Team
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