King vs. Sporty's vs. Gleim Online Ground School?

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Hey guys,

Between these three choices - do you guys have any preference for online ground school?

I am currently on the journey of getting my PPL (just starting).

Sounds like a lot of people find King to be annoying and Sporty's to be very boring so I am thinking maybe Gleim?
 
I used Gleim but it really is more geared toward getting you ready for the written by exposing you to the questions you are going to see on the test. I got a good grade on the written but once I started getting ready for my check ride, I realized I needed to go back and spend more time with the FAR/AIM as I wasn't as prepared for the oral as I needed to be. Gleim does allow you to try a free preview so you can get an idea of what it's like.
 
Think we just had this discussion.

King.

I've used them extensively, had quite a few of my students use them, never had a written or oral failed, which is what it trains you for.
 
Gleim came with my PPL course...I ended up buying King on my own. All depends how you learn. Gleim is read, memorize and regurgitate. King is video format with a bit more context.

I am a visual learner who needs to be shown what to do for it to stick. I am not one that can just read to figure it out and have it click which is why personally King was much more effective for me over Gleim...but everyone learns differently.
 
Gliem is cheap and fast take a day to burn though it and you'll pass the written easy.
 
Gleim came with my PPL course...I ended up buying King on my own. All depends how you learn. Gleim is read, memorize and regurgitate. King is video format with a bit more context.

I am a visual learner who needs to be shown what to do for it to stick. I am not one that can just read to figure it out and have it click which is why personally King was much more effective for me over Gleim...but everyone learns differently.

This is how I am - I am not very quick at reading things either...thinking King would be better for my style of learning.
 
I liked the Sportys online course along with the study-buddy app. They do a good job with the videos and diagrams.
 
Overall it kind of sounds like I can't really go wrong with any of them.
 
Hey guys,

Between these three choices - do you guys have any preference for online ground school?

I am currently on the journey of getting my PPL (just starting).

Sounds like a lot of people find King to be annoying and Sporty's to be very boring so I am thinking maybe Gleim?


Have you looked at ASA's? www.asa2fly.com.

Bob Gardner
 
I haven't - guess I can add them to the list haha

See my comments in your other thread.

From www.asa2fly.com look for "The Complete Pilot" series and "Say Again Please...?" Both are good references for the beginning student pilot.
 
Now that were adding to the selection.... Dauntless.
 
I guess I'm the outlier. I borrowed a couple of the videos when working on my private and really didn't like them, they put me to sleep, so I used the ASA books for both my private and instrument and found them to be more than adequate. I did just fine on both tests, and it's far cheaper.

I also practiced for my instrument test using Kips (now known as www.exams4pilots.com )
 
Disclaimer - It has been 15 years since I used any of these.
I bought the King course for my private. I misunderstood what it was when I bought it. It is (or was at that time) taylored to pass the written. I was looking for more of a ground school that was a supplement to flying. It turned out to be very good for the written - but was not what I expected. When I did my IFR rating I got the Sportys course. It was more like a "how to fly IFR" than a consentrated course on passing the writte. When it came time to take the IFR written, I bought the Gliem book and did very well.

I think there are different King courses now. Just make sure you understand if they are more geard toward test prep vs. general ground school topics.

Good luck on getting your PPL
 
I'd go with king all the way. They give you your sign-off for the written and really prepare you for the check-ride. ASA is a good study buddy for finishing touches.
 
I feel like this question gets asked a few times every month. I am a visual learner so I went with the King course and it worked for me.

Disclaimer - It has been 15 years since I used any of these.
I bought the King course for my private. I misunderstood what it was when I bought it. It is (or was at that time) taylored to pass the written. I was looking for more of a ground school that was a supplement to flying. It turned out to be very good for the written - but was not what I expected.

If you buy the basic package then yes it is just for the written. If you buy one of the bigger packages you get a lot more content that expands beyond just the written test.
 
FYI King has a 20% off special going right now if you call in. I think today is the last day.
 
Slightly different needs here:

I am PPL with Instrument ticket and nearly 1000 hrs but have been out of aviation for 25 years. Getting close to retirement and looking to buy or build, but first need to get back into the game.

I'm pretty sure I can get into virtually any SEL piston plane and successfully takeoff and land without any assistance.

But navigate or traverse through controlled airspace, that's a different problem! Glass panel? What's that? :confused:

So I would like to find an online course that can provide good ground school refreshment, particularly on the FARs, so I can get up to speed. I don't need basics, or rather, would prefer a course that is more technical and geared less towards the minimum required to pass the written/oral.
 
AOPA has a number of free courses that may satisfy what you're seeking. I did a Gleim refresher course awhile back, Flight Review something, and it was pretty good.
 
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Slightly different needs here:

I am PPL with Instrument ticket and nearly 1000 hrs but have been out of aviation for 25 years. Getting close to retirement and looking to buy or build, but first need to get back into the game.

I'm pretty sure I can get into virtually any SEL piston plane and successfully takeoff and land without any assistance.

But navigate or traverse through controlled airspace, that's a different problem! Glass panel? What's that? :confused:

So I would like to find an online course that can provide good ground school refreshment, particularly on the FARs, so I can get up to speed. I don't need basics, or rather, would prefer a course that is more technical and geared less towards the minimum required to pass the written/oral.

Welcome to PoA!!!

In addition to the items already suggested, get a copy of the Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (known here as the PHAK) either in print or download the PDF file. The 2nd half of the manual is what will be of interest to you

Chapter 11: Weather Theory
Chapter 12: Aviation Weather Services
Chapter 13: Airport Operations
Chapter 14: Airspace
Chapter 15: Navigation
Chapter 16: Aeromedical Factors
Chapter 17: Aeronautical Decision-Making
Appendix 1, Runway Incursion Avoidance

This should provide a good foundation. Then getting with a good instructor for a flight review to review these information on the ground and start connecting some dots in the air should bring you back up to fill RPM's within a reasonable time.

Then go do some simple cross countries using VFR Flight Following. This will aid in sharpening not only the flying skills, but also radio comms, navigation, and more.

And as someone already rated for IFR flight, you'll need an Instrument Proficiency Check. Reviewing the details found in the Instrument Practical Test Standards, the Instrument Flying Handbook, and the Instrument Procedures Handbook should bring you back up to speed for this rating.


And where are you? Perhaps we might have another PoA member close to you that would be willing to take you flying and or another willing to be a right seat safety pilot.
 
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