"Anthony L" wrote in message
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I have read about many different companies that sell self-study packages.
I
have received paperwork from Sporty, King, and some other one's via email.
Does anyone have any comments on the different packages? Anyone want to
recommend one over the other, or are they all just about the same?

Over the years, I have used the Jeppesen student package, King School's
videos and test-taking software, Gleim prep manuals, ASA exam guides, and
Kerschner's training books.

In some respect, all were adequate and roughly similar. At the same time,
none were 100% complete, IMHO. Any reference or training aid sufficiently
concise to be useful in preparing for some FAA certification is also going
to have some gaps in its coverage.

I would say from an aesthetic point of view, I liked the Kings and
Kerschner's products the best, since they are less formal, giving them more
of a friendly, interactive feel. If you hate corny jokes, stay away from
the Kings.

Pete

p.s. I hear a guy named "Gardner" has a good book out too, but I haven't
had the chance to read it, so I can't comment.