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Powerful Learning, a new entrant to the general aviation training market, recently introduced its VFR Pilot Review System as a tool to keep basic VFR knowledge fresh for pilots. The software is a great way to prepare for a flight review or to use as a refresher tool. It also contains an aviation library that alone could be worth the cost of the product. |
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Although the basic content of Powerful Learning’s software is much the same as private pilot training software on the market, the focus has been changed to pinpoint the needs of certificated pilots. The software’s main feature is its learning mode. Here, pilots can review or test themselves on core knowledge topics such as airspace, FARs, aerodynamics, and weather. Many will recognize the format as that of an FAA knowledge test. But the software has many features that provide additional value. For example, each question has a "learn" function that when selected, brings up the applicable FAA publication where the answer can be found. |
The aviation library includes nine different books such as Aviation Weather, the Airplane Flying Handbook, the handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, the FARs, and the Aeronautical Information Manual, as well as a number of different advisory circulars. The library is updatable online, negating the need to continually buy revised versions of the books. |
