# Sporty's Pilot Training

> Video & FAA Test Prep

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1272775528](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1272775528)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1272775528`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sporty's Pilot Shop
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (11,007 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.4.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-16
- **First published:** 2017-10-19
- **Size:** 226 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sportys-pilot-training/id1272775528)
- **Website:** [https://courses.sportys.com/training/portal/home/learn](https://courses.sportys.com/training/portal/home/learn)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.sportys.com/terms-of-use](https://www.sportys.com/terms-of-use)

## Description

**Sporty’s Pilot Training** brings comprehensive aviation education to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Get started with free FAA handbooks, FAR/AIM references, practice tests, and HD/4K training videos.

Choose from complete pilot training programs, including the 2026 Learn to Fly, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Remote Pilot, and Flight Instructor courses. The app also offers aviation weather, communications, airspace, multiengine, seaplane, tailwheel, aerobatics, flight review, IPC, and advanced Garmin avionics training.

Features include FAA knowledge test preparation, interactive maneuver guides, video-referenced Airman Certification Standards, flight training syllabi, in-flight demonstrations, 3D animations, Ask a CFI support, FAA knowledge test endorsements, and FAA WINGS credit. Access the complete PilotWorkshops library, including the latest Garmin GFC autopilot lessons.

## Rankings

- #16,440 — Overall
- #1 — trust pilot categories
- #7 — trustpilot categories

## Review summary

Users praise Sporty’s Pilot Training for high-quality videos and effective FAA test prep across devices, with many reporting success on exams. However, recurring issues include crashes/freezes, outdated content not aligned with current rules, update-induced bugs, confusing navigation, and download glitches. Overall, the app is valuable for studying, but stability and content accuracy need improvement to maximize usefulness.

### Pros

- High-quality, well-produced content and videos that are easy to understand.
- Strong exam-prep effectiveness; many users report passing FAA written exams using the app.
- Multi-device accessibility and online availability across iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, CarPlay, and web.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and freezes during study, video playback, quizzes, and submissions.
- Content sometimes outdated or not fully aligned with current FAA knowledge tests; some questions poorly worded.
- Update-related bugs and regressions breaking features (new layout issues, purchases not recognized, etc.).
- Navigation and usability frustrations (confusing course switching, difficulty selecting specific questions).
- Download/reading glitches (endless download loops, stuck loading).

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