Virtual Test Prep–An Aviation Ground School brings the classroom to your computer.
Gain the information you need to be a safe, competent and confident pilot with this in-depth, comprehensive ground school on Flight Instruments. Brilliant animations, 3D graphics and special effects throughout along with expert instructors and terrific inflight footage make this a thoroughly entertaining and motivating learning experience.
Video program contents: Airspeeds; Altitudes; Altimeter; Vertical Speed Indicator; Attitude Indicator; Turn Coordinator; Heading Indicator; Magnetic Compass; Slaved Gyro; Instrument Errors; Instrument Skills; Attitude Flying; Unusual Attitudes; Expert interview: NASA Research Scientist and glass cockpit expert Steve Casner. Total running time = 1 hour 43 minutes.
Here is a 4 minute sample clip from the Flight Instruments lesson. It includes a chapter on the Vertical Speed Indicator. To purchase the full lesson, click the Add To Cart button above. To purchase the full length versions of all lessons in this series, see our Virtual Test Prep for Instrument Pilot.
Watch just about anywhere! iTunes/QuickTime format, 640x480 resolution, near-DVD quality. Compatible with PC, Mac, iPhone, and mp4 players (such as the iPod). The 1.08GB mpeg-4 file will download in under an hour with a broadband connection. Once downloaded, the file is yours to keep and view as many times as you like.
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