ASA: Virtual Test Prep - Private Pilot: Widescreen Edition

Private Pilot Virtual Test Prep–An Aviation Ground School brings the classroom to any home TV or computer DVD player. Includes Private Pilot Prepware.

With Virtual Test Prep, you can learn the material you need to ace the FAA Knowledge Exam and gain the information you need to be a safe, competent and confident pilot. This is not just another question and answer review. It's an in-depth, comprehensive ground school that will prepare you for the FAA Knowledge Exam and the cockpit. Brilliant animations, 3D graphics and special effects throughout along with expert instructors and terrific inflight footage make Virtual Test Prep a thoroughly entertaining and motivating learning experience that helps you prepare for the exams.

Watch the DVD to learn the subjects, then use the included ASA Prepware software to work through the questions, for a comprehensive aviation ground school. Graduation certificate and instructor endorsement (sign-off) available from ASA for no additional cost upon completion of the course.

Package also includes a bonus DVD with over 2 hours of interviews, insights, and inspiration from some of the industry’s leaders in aviation education, including Tom Horne, Barry Schiff, Bob Gardner, Paul Hamilton, Laurel Lippert, Steve Casner, Dorothy Schick, and Bruce Williams. These experienced aviators and notable subject experts also discuss their hard-learned lessons throughout the course, providing an entertaining outlook and rare opportunity to watch and listen as consummate aviators share their knowledge, wealth of experience and invaluable wisdom.

DVD program contents: Aerodynamics, Aircraft Systems, Flight Instruments, Regulations, Procedures and Airport Operations, Weather, Weather Services, Aircraft Performance, Enroute Flight, Navigation, Communication Procedures. Over 10 hours of ALL-NEW material! (See User's Guide for specific subjects covered in each lesson.)

Here is a 4 1/2 minute sample clip from the Aircraft Systems lesson. It includes chapters on the Four-Stroke Engine, Fuel Induction Systems, and Carburetor Icing. To purchase the complete Virtual Test Prep for Private Pilot, click the Add To Cart button above. To purchase individual lessons from this series, see our Virtual Test Prep Video Segment Downloads.

Here is a 4 1/2 minute sample clip from the Communication Procedures Lesson. It includes a chapter on Light Gun Signals. To purchase the complete Virtual Test Prep for Private Pilot, click the Add To Cart button above. To purchase individual lessons from this series, see our Virtual Test Prep Video Segment Downloads.

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Program Features

ASA presents aviation’s most exciting aviation ground school for DVD — Virtual Test Prep. Now students can learn the material they need to ace the FAA Knowledge Exam right from their TV or computer DVD player by taking advantage of these latest developments in video production education.

Virtual Test Prep combines high-quality standard definition Widescreen video in DVD format with the expertise and experience of ASA’s industry-leading Test Prep Series. Using 3D and animated graphics, special effects, and terrific in-flight footage, our flight instructors and subject experts can help you prepare for your FAA Knowledge Exam with a thoroughly entertaining and motivating learning experience and review.

This course provides an organized, easy-to-follow curriculum for any DVD player for the Private Pilot Certificate. Students watch the DVD to learn the material then study the complete bank of FAA questions with the included Prepware Test Prep Software CD.

Virtual Test Prep uses the latest 3D and animated graphics, special effects, air-to-air video, experienced flight instructors and subject experts, with real-world tips from the classroom, in the airplane, and at the airport. Students will be prepared for their FAA exam, not by rote memorization, but with a true understanding and application of the knowledge needed for the test, making them better and safer pilots.

Other features of the series:

On-screen aviation mentors coach students with the use of top-notch instructional aids, training technologies, and real-world training tips for a dynamic learning environment.
More than 10 hours of ALL NEW high-quality DVD presentation brings students all the information they need to ace the FAA Knowledge Exam, with the flexibility of DVD instantaneous control.
Real-world in-flight video provides focused and exciting learning.
Meets 14 CFR Part 61 home study requirements and the organization makes it an easy addition to any classroom-style ground school.
DVD instantaneous control lets students navigate directly to the part of the lesson corresponding to a specific subject in the ASA Test Prep.
Includes Prepware Test Prep Software CD with all the FAA test questions, answers and explanations for true-to-form test practice.
Graduation certificate with instructor sign-off (endorsement) available from ASA upon completion of the course.
Includes Free Bonus DVD with over 2 hours of interviews with industry experts. Provides a rare opportunity to watch and listen to these consummate aviators share their knowledge, wealth of experience and invaluable wisdom.
Courses available in this series: Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, Helicopter.

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Product FAQs

As an aviation student, time and money are always a concern. Is there a way to save both, and still get the training I need?

How much does ground school cost?
ASA’s Virtual Test Prep – Aviation DVD Ground School contains all the information you need to acquire an endorsement for your FAA Knowledge Exam for only $169.95. This 4 DVD set includes over 10 hours of instruction in the areas of Aerodynamics, Aircraft Systems, Flight Instruments, Regulations, Procedures and Airport Operations, Weather, Weather Services, Aircraft Performance, Enroute Flight, Navigation, Communication Procedures. Package also includes our Prepware software for studying and taking practice exams, and a bonus DVD with over 2 hours of interviews, insights, and inspiration from some of the industry’s leaders in aviation education.
Is there a way to study for my FAA Knowledge Exam at home, or do I have to go to a ground school?
With Virtual Test Prep, you can learn the material you need to ace the FAA Knowledge Exam and gain the information you need to be a safe, competent and confident pilot -- all from the comfort of your home and on your schedule. Watch the DVD to learn the subjects, then use the included ASA Prepware Software to work through the questions, for a comprehensive aviation ground school. Graduation certificate and instructor endorsement (sign-off) available from ASA at no additional cost upon completion of the course.
Will the widescreen version of Virtual Test Prep play on a regular television?
Yes, the widescreen version will play on a standard TV.
I can’t get VTP to play on my Windows-based computer. Why is that?
Windows doesn't automatically come with the software that can play a DVD. It's a misconception that, for example, Windows Media Player can play DVDs. You may have other DVD playing software installed on your computer, that is better suited for playing DVDs. To find out, try the following...
With one of the VTP DVD's in the DVD player, open "My Computer". You will see something like VTPI_2 (D;) DVD Drive. Right-click on the DVD drive listing and select "Open With..." or "Autoplay" to see if Windows gives you any options to use as a dvd player besides Windows Media Player.
If not, software should be installed on your computer that is able to read the DVD. The simplest solution is to choose a DVD decoder add-in for Windows Media Player. It expands WMP so that it can read and play the DVDs for you. For more information and a selection of decoders, visit the Microsoft website.

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