AOPA Pilot
November 2008

Powerful Learning - Instrument Pilot Study System

We first reviewed Powerful Learning’s study system earlier this year (“Pilot Products,” March AOPA Pilot) and were impressed with the software’s various functions. Now the company has introduced the Instrument Pilot Study System that follows the same basic formula. Although meant as written test prep software, Powerful Learning’s product is good for review as well.

Users select from three modes – learning, test, and flash card. In the learning mode, FAA test questions from any knowledge subject area can be reviewed. Each question includes a direct link to the reference where the answer can be found.

It’s a great way to learn both the subject material, and which FAA documents and references contain certain types of information. The test mode selects random questions from the FAA knowledge test database and simulates a test. At the end, the student is given a breakdown by subject area, and each question is reviewed with the supporting information. Finally, the flash card mode takes each knowledge area and makes it into a digital flashcard for study purposes.

Powerful Learning offers a good product with many nice features, not the least of which is a full instrument library with free online updates that’s worth the price of the software alone.

Price: $85
Contact: www.powerful-learning.com;
800-975-1257

* Reprinted from AOPA Pilot Magazine November, 2008