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Multi-User License Including 40 Hours of mp4 Video Content
"VTP School" brings ASA’s Virtual Test Prep DVD Ground School to academia, flight schools, and educational institutions. This Multi-User License provides nearly 40 hours of instructional mp4 video material that may be used in the classroom, lab, Blackboard, or secured network environment. This material can be used to supplement an instructor’s ground school lecture or used as part of the student assignments to be completed prior to the next lecture. The multi-media subject lessons can be viewed in a lab environment for students to review knowledge areas that may require additional study. Brilliant animations, 3D graphics and special effects throughout, along with expert instructors and terrific inflight footage make the VTP School course content a thoroughly effective and motivational learning experience that helps your students prepare to be professional pilots.
Course Content:
Private
Over 10 hours of video content covering: Aerodynamics, Aircraft Systems, Flight Instruments, Regulations, Procedures and Airport Operations, Weather, Weather Services, Aircraft Performance, Enroute Flight, Navigation, Communication Procedures.
Instrument
Nearly 10 hours of video content covering: Weather Concepts, Weather Services, Flight Instruments, Navigation, Regulations and Procedures, Departure, En Route, Arrival and Approach, and Test Tips.
Commercial Nearly 7 hours of video content covering: Basic Aerodynamics, Aircraft Systems, Flight Instruments, Regulations, Procedures and Airport Operations, Weather, Weather Services, Aircraft Performance, Navigation, IFR Operations, and Test Tips, and Review questions.
CFI
Over 10 hours of video content covering: Fundamentals of Instructing, Aerodynamics and the Principles of Flight, Aircraft Systems, Aircraft Performance, Weather and Weather Services, Enroute Flight and Navigation, Procedures and Airport Operations, Regulations, Flight Instruction and Maneuvers, Flight Physiology, Test Tips, and Review questions.
As a private pilot, comms are always on my mind. I have a Marine Corps HUMVEE that requires hearing protection. This solves that challenge and allows conversation while on the move
Must have for anyone working in the aircraft engine business.
Over abundance of information provided in this book that is explained in easily understood terms with easily comprehended imaging. Well worth the money.
I absolutely love this product. I have used it for years, but I have to say the shipping took over 30 days. Not sure why but it did so I’m not that satisfied with that part but I love the product.
