"Anthony L" wrote in message
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Hello everyone...pretty simple question. I am interested in doing
self-study for my ground school. I feel like I would do better at my own
pace, and I have a lot of experience working with industry certifications
at
home, so I don't think I will lose any quality training.

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? Any
specific packages you would suggest, maybe comeplete with practice tests
and
such?

Thanks from a new Student Pilot!
Anthony



Anthony,

I'm currently training using the Cessna/King program.

While I like it for it's content, I'd prefer that it was on DVD and not
CD-ROM.

The main reason: I'd like to be able to use it on my TV as well as on a PC.

However, becaue it's PC-centric, I CAN use it on BOTH my desktop at home and
on my laptop if I'm travelling. Not everyone has DVD capability both home
and road.

The only other knock I'd put on Cessna/King is that some of their production
elements are a little dated. The King's use static drawings/cartoons which
would probably be a little clearer to understand if they were done with good
quality 3D models/animations. The Sporty's DVD series is a little cleaner
in this regard (IMO.) (Observation based on viewing a demo of the Sporty's
series...)

Of course you can't get the picture quality with a CD-ROM that you can get
wtih DVD either...but this isn't a major nit to pick.

However, I'm jaded ... I work in live Sports TV...

HTH...

Jay Beckman
Student Pilot - KCHD
13.9 Hrs ... Nowhere to go but up!