King Schools flight training

[mrjones30]

So I ordered the "Learn to fly" course from King Schools and it should arrive tomorrow. This will be the start of my training. I will study the courses and then I will read and study 2 FAA approved books and then I will take the full Flight training, (Ground School, 40 hours...etc). Has anyone taken the courses from King Schools...What did you think about it?

 

(I decided not to go to Mooneymart as of yet, Instead I'm going to concentrate of getting my PPL first and then worry about buying a plane later)

Thanks for that advice, you know who you are. :-)

[N9453V]

I used the King Schools courses for my Private, Instrument and Commercial and I'm convinced they are the best way to prepare. I've gotten 98%+ on every written test and for the Commercial I also bought their Practical Test course and found that helped a lot with preparing for the oral exam.

Some people don't like their sense of humor, but it really helps you remember things.  You may hear John and Martha in your head as you're flying along though...

I would recommend passing the written exam first before starting training as then you are free to focus on flying with that out of the way. You don't even need a CFI to sign you off to take the written exam, once you score 70% or higher on the practice tests, King Schools will give you the sign off.

-Andrew

[BrianNC]

I've used them for all my 'writtens' (Private, Instrument and Commercial, although I haven't gotten the commercial rating yet) and used them in conjunction with the Gleim book for each rating. I go through the King course, answer those questions, then answer all the questions on the software for the Gleim, print out the endorsment, and go take the test. Always made in the 90s.

[kris_adams]

Used King for my IR. They can be a little cheesy at times, but it worked well for me.  You'll do fine with them.  Good luck!

[jeckford]

Just finished the King course for my IR and passed the test easily on the first try.  Great course and does a good job of preparing you for the outdated FAA test....

[flyboy0681]

Quote: Kris_Adams

Used King for my IR. They can be a little cheesy at times, but it worked well for me.  You'll do fine with them.  Good luck!

[DaV8or]

You don't need any ground school for the writen. I never took any. Just study using whatever wroks best for you (I used books only) and then go take it. No need to pass the writen before flight lessons either. I did them simultaneously. Learned to fly the plane in the day and studied for the writen at night.

[wishboneash]

Quote: DaV8or

You don't need any ground school for the writen. I never took any. Just study using whatever wroks best for you (I used books only) and then go take it. No need to pass the writen before flight lessons either. I did them simultaneously. Learned to fly the plane in the day and studied for the writen at night.

[Antoni Deighton]

I used the King courses for my private and instrument, used the ASA and Gleim books for my Commercial and Jeppesen for my Multi. Clearly all three worked for me (I got 98% on my Comm written).

Still, I would go back to using the King course for future writtens. I agree that they are cheesy. And they're more expensive than the books, but I found the training to be painless and effective. 

[jnisley]

I used Gleim for my PPL and King for my IR, I put my heart into it, studied hard and passed both easily. 

 

I must admit that I memorized some of the answers rather then spent time learning the concepts on several of the topics.

[BrianNC]

Quote: jnisley

I used Gleim for my PPL and King for my IR, I put my heart into it, studied hard and passed both easily. 

 

I must admit that I memorized some of the answers rather then spent time learning the concepts on several of the topics.

[DonMuncy]

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