Version History
Here you can find the changelog of Sporty's Pilot Training since it was posted on our website on 2021-12-15.
The latest version is 8.3.5 and it was updated on soft112.com on 27 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 8.3.5
posted on 2024-04-22
Apr 22, 2024
Version 8.3.5
- Includes the latest version of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) - Change 2
- Adds new TAF Interactive Exercise in Chapter 3 of the Learn to Fly Course
version 8.3.4
posted on 2024-04-10
Apr 10, 2024
Version 8.3.4
Private Pilot Course Updates:
-New video training on METARs
-New video training on TAFs
-New test prep questions
version 8.3.2
posted on 2024-03-25
Mar 25, 2024
Version 8.3.2
- Private Pilot Course > new 4K video training segment added on METARs in Chapter 3
- Bug fix for the Ultimate CFI Lesson Plan Guide
version 8.3.1
posted on 2024-03-14
Mar 14, 2024
Version 8.3.1
- New FAA test prep questions added to the Private Pilot Course
- Updated AC 91-78A added to the Flying with ForeFlight Course
version 8.2.2
posted on 2024-02-19
Feb 19, 2024
Version 8.2.2
Optimized Smart Study option loads sessions quicker.
Updated FAA test prep question and answer database for the Private Pilot course.
version 8.2.1
posted on 2024-02-09
Feb 9, 2024
Version 8.2.1
Fix for some incorrectly locked Interactive Exercises
New update Training Course Outline (TCO) the Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, and Instrument Rating courses.
version 8.2
posted on 2024-02-01
Feb 1, 2024
Version 8.2
We're excited to announce a new partnership between Sporty's and Pilot Workshops! This update adds 2 new aviation courses and 5 digital pilot manuals from the talented team of pilots and instructors at Pilot Workshops:
- Real World VFR (video course)
- Advanced IFR (video course)
- Airplane Engines (digital manual)
- Emergency Strategies (digital manual)
- IFR Procedures (digital manual)
- VFR Communications (digital manual and video scenarios)
- IFR Communications (digital manual and video scenarios)
version 8.1.4
posted on 2024-01-22
Jan 22, 2024
Version 8.1.4
Fixes a bug related to course in-app purchase and the restore purchase functionality.
version 8.1.3
posted on 2024-01-15
Jan 15, 2024
Version 8.1.3
Includes new FAA test prep questions in the Learn to Fly Course
version 8.1.2
posted on 2023-12-11
Dec 11, 2023
Version 8.1.2
- Learn to Fly Course > two new 4K video segments in Chapter 5 on airplane performance charts and how to calculate takeoff and landing distance; FAA test prep updates
- Performance updates and bug fixes
version 8.1.1
posted on 2023-12-05
Dec 5, 2023
Version 8.1.1
- Learn to Fly Course > two new 4K video segments in Chapter 5 on airplane performance charts and how to calculate takeoff and landing distance
- Performance updates and bug fixes
version 8.0.3
posted on 2023-11-10
Nov 10, 2023
Version 8.0.3
- Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Courses > certain lessons include new interactive scenarios to reinforce key topics, like Airspace, Charts, Instrument Approaches and Holding Procedures
version 8.0.2
posted on 2023-10-11
Oct 11, 2023
Version 8.0.2
Includes the latest version of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM - Change 1) and Flying with ForeFlight course updates to cover recent feature additions to the ForeFlight app.
version 7.6.10
posted on 2023-09-11
Sep 11, 2023
Version 7.6.10
-Test Prep study session categories for the Instrument Rating course have been re-organized to correspond with the areas of operations and tasks from the Airman Certification Standards.
-Practice tests for the Instrument Rating course have been updated to more accurately represent the actual FAA written exam.
version 7.6.9
posted on 2023-09-05
Sep 5, 2023
Version 7.6.9
-Updated FAR data
version 7.6.8
posted on 2023-08-28
Aug 28, 2023
Version 7.6.8
-FAR references in test prep answers now open directly in the Pilot Training app
-Fix for some video review quiz questions missing the figures button
version 7.6.7
posted on 2023-08-15
Aug 15, 2023
Version 7.6.7
Bug fixes
version 7.6.5
posted on 2023-07-19
Jul 19, 2023
Version 7.6.5
-Knowledge test prep questions for the Learn To Fly course have been completely reorganized to better match the Airman Certification Standards.
-New Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK)
-Document management feature now warns a user of an available handbook or resource update to avoid losing annotations.
version 7.6.3
posted on 2023-07-10
Jul 10, 2023
Version 7.6.3
- Learn to Fly Course > adds 3 new interactive scenarios, covering Pressure/Density Altitude, Takeoff, and Landing performance calculations
- FAA Test Prep question updates for Private, Instrument and Commercial courses
version 7.6.2
posted on 2023-06-20
Jun 20, 2023
Version 7.6.2
Bug fixes.
version 7.6.1
posted on 2023-06-12
Jun 12, 2023
Version 7.6.1
- Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multiengine and Tailwheel Courses > Each question in a video review quiz includes a new shortcut button to jump right to the spot in the video that explains the correct answer to the question
- Instrument Rating Course > includes a new lesson in Chapter 1 called "IFR Training Resources"
- New test prep questions in Private, Instrument and Commercial courses
- Bug fixes
version 7.6
posted on 2023-05-31
May 31, 2023
Version 7.6
Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Multiengine and Tailwheel Courses > Each question in a video review quiz includes a new shortcut button to jump right to the spot in the video that explains the correct answer to the question
Instrument Rating Course > includes a new lesson in Chapter 1 called "IFR Training Resources"
Flying with ForeFlight > includes updated video lessons and Pilot's Guide to cover up through ForeFlight version 15.5
version 7.5.1
posted on 2023-05-16
May 16, 2023
Version 7.5.1
7.5
Commercial Pilot Course > includes an improved layout that organizes all of the Commercial-specific lessons in the first chapter.
Private Pilot and Instrument Rating Courses > dedicated volume exclusively with interactive scenarios.
7.5.1
Fixes a crash on some devices when expanding flight maneuvers video training to full screen.
version 7.5
posted on 2023-05-09
May 9, 2023
Version 7.5
Commercial Pilot Course > includes an improved layout that organizes all of the Commercial-specific lessons in the first chapter.
Private Pilot and Instrument Rating Courses > dedicated volume exclusively with interactive scenarios.
version 7.3.1
posted on 2023-04-24
Apr 24, 2023
Version 7.3.1
Includes the latest version of the following training resources:
- Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
- Pilot/Controller Glossary
- Aeronautical Chart User's Guide
Instrument Rating Course > includes a new segment in Chapter 1 "Getting Started with Sporty's Instrument Rating Course", along with new FAA test prep questions/answers
version 7.2.6
posted on 2023-03-16
Mar 16, 2023
Version 7.2.6
-FARs updated to most current available from the FAA
-Updated FAA test prep question and answer database
-Bug fixes
version 6.6.1
posted on 2022-08-22
Aug 22, 2022 Version 6.6.1
Several user experience improvements including:
- its now easier to tell which videos have already been watched
- improved error messaging
- easier to close the search view
- certificate request form autofill is more intuitive
version 6.5.1
posted on 2022-05-16
May 16, 2022 Version 6.5.1
- Improved stability for the Remote Pilot Test Prep Course
- Misc. bug fixes and layout improvements
version -
posted on 2022-05-13
version 6.4.5
posted on 2022-04-25
Apr 25, 2022 Version 6.4.5
Adds review quiz questions to select video segments in the Commercial Pilot Course
New Checkride Prep oral exam flashcards available for the Sport Pilot Course
version 6.4.4
posted on 2022-04-13
Apr 13, 2022 Version 6.4.4
Includes a major update to the Sport Pilot Track in the Learn to Fly Course:
- New training segments on glass cockpits, airport services and self-serve fuel, planning a cross-country and completing a navlog, ADS-B, Sporty's E6B flight computer
- Improved organization for weather and airspace training segments (including all-new 4K airspace training content)
Update to the Flying with ForeFlight Course: updated video training content covers the new Hazard Advisor preflight feature and the new enhanced Weight and Balance feature
version 6.4.3
posted on 2022-04-04
Apr 4, 2022 Version 6.4.3
Includes two new cross-country training segments in the Learn To Fly Private Pilot Course:
-Chapter 4 - Flight Planning: Plotting a Course
-Chapter 4 - Flight Planning: Preparing a Navlog
version 6.4.2
posted on 2022-02-25
Feb 25, 2022 Version 6.4.2
The Private Pilot Course includes a new in-depth training segment covering how to use the E6B electronic flight computer when planning a cross-country flight and answering FAA knowledge test questions (Volume 4, Segment 18)
version 6.4.1
posted on 2022-02-14
Feb 14, 2022 Version 6.4.1
- improves the experience when downloading videos in the app for offline playback
- adds the ability to download all the videos for a single course from the course menu
- misc. bug fixes for the FAA Test Prep feature in the Learn to Fly, Instrument and Commercial Pilot courses
version 6.4
posted on 2022-01-19
Jan 19, 2022 Version 6.4
Improves the layout and organization of several of the weather training segments in the Learn to Fly Course:
- Ch. 3 > splits the Weather Data content into three separate video segments, METAR, TAF and Radar Imagery; splits the Thunderstorm and Flight Service content into separate video segments
- Ch. 5 > splits the Weather Theory content into two separate video segments, Cloud Formations and Atmospheric Stability
version 6.3.2
posted on 2022-01-11
Jan 11, 2022 Version 6.3.2
Improved video progress syncing reliability
Fixed bug which prevented course progress from syncing with other devices when videos were watched in offline mode
version 6.3.1
posted on 2022-01-03
Jan 3, 2022 Version 6.3.1
Introducing Sporty's newest Course > > Tailwheel Checkout with Patty Wagstaff
Take your flying skills to the next level! Over two hours of 4K video help you master these demanding airplanes and explore the huge variety of tailwheel operations, from Piper Cubs on grass strips to Turbine Otters on glaciers. This comprehensive course covers both the theory and practice of flying tailwheel airplanes.
This latest update adds a new Bonus Footage section in the Tailwheel Course allowing you to watch in-cockpit footage of takeoffs and landings from many of the airplanes and locations featured in the course, including the DHC-3 Otter on skis in Denali, Super Cub in Alaska, Citabria and Maule on grass runways in Ohio and the Super D from Florida.
v6.3.1
Fix for crash when viewing fullscreen video in some courses.
version 6.2
posted on 2021-12-14
Dec 14, 2021 Version 6.2
Introducing Sporty's newest Course > > Tailwheel Checkout with Patty Wagstaff
Take your flying skills to the next level! Over two hours of 4K video help you master these demanding airplanes and explore the huge variety of tailwheel operations, from Piper Cubs on grass strips to Turbine Otters on glaciers. This comprehensive course covers both the theory and practice of flying tailwheel airplanes.