Aviation Intelligence and Extensive Test Prep Updates Included in 2025 Update
Sporty’s award-winning Instrument Rating Course has been updated for 2025, with a number of significant enhancements that make IFR training more engaging and efficient. If earning an instrument rating is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, now is the time to get started. Updates for 2025 include the introduction of cutting-edge AI tools, new video-based training content, and extensive test prep updates.
AI: Aviation Intelligence℠
Sporty’s new Aviation Intelligence features make for a richer learning experience. Students can start a session with ChatDPE, a virtual pilot examiner, for interactive study that simulates the experience of the oral exam portion of the practical test. Questions cover all sections of the Airman Certification Standards (ACS), and responses will be critiqued instantly for accuracy. If the answer is wrong or incomplete, users will get additional information on the topic, along with feedback on how to improve their answers.
ChatDPE can be paired with another new AI tool: ChatFAR. The Federal Aviation Regulations are complex by design, making them challenging for pilots to navigate. ChatFAR removes those barriers with a simple chat interface. Simply enter any question related to IFR flying, and the AI legal expert will explain the applicable regulations in plain English.
AI Training Notes offers a concise summary for each video-based training segment. This feature helps students quickly review key concepts, reinforce learning, and stay organized throughout the course. It's like having a personal study assistant tailored to your aviation goals.
New Training Content
At the heart of Sporty’s Instrument Rating Course is its award-winning 4K video, and the 2025 edition includes major enhancements. A new section on terminal area arrival (TAA) approaches helps instrument pilots understand the nuances of these procedures, allowing pilots to transition from the IFR enroute segment to the approach environment with little interaction required between the pilot and air traffic control. Additionally, Sporty’s instrument learning content has been reorganized to make for a more efficient learning experience.
Interactive Instrument Scenarios
Sporty’s interactive scenarios go beyond video lessons, providing immediate feedback on performance and allowing users to identify areas for improvement. By experiencing real-world challenges through practical exercises, pilots can deepen their understanding in key areas. Interactive scenarios for 2025 include: instrument failures, unusual attitude recovery, METAR and TAF analysis, enroute and approach chart symbology, ILS and back course procedures, holding pattern entry procedures, and approach lighting systems.
Extensive Test Prep Updates
The FAA continually updates the Instrument Knowledge Test with new questions and topics. Accordingly, Sporty’s has added more than 50 new questions that reflect the latest changes for 2025. Test prep updates are designed to ensure instrument pilots are proficient and fully prepared for the actual test, with no wasted effort studying outdated questions.
Free lifetime updates
All of these upgrades to Sporty’s pilot training courses add to an already impressive list of features, including over 12 hours of HD and 4K video, powerful test prep tools, a comprehensive document library, and unlimited practice tests. After completing a Sporty’s course, pilots can earn an automatic flight instructor endorsement, which is required in order to take the FAA Instrument Knowledge Test. All Sporty’s courses can be accessed in a wide variety of ways, including on all iOS devices, Android phones and tablets, smart TVs, and online—progress automatically syncs among devices!
Sporty’s Instrument Rating Course may be purchased for $299 (save $50 during February IFR Month) at Sportys.com or by calling 1-800-SPORTYS. The course is available online or via dedicated mobile apps for iPad, iPhone, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV. Free lifetime updates are included.
