There are several instrument rating courses that promise to help you get your instrument rating. Some help more than others, but in our experience, the course that helps the most and is widely considered to be the best instrument rating course is Rod Machado’s Instrument Pilot eGround School.
There are several reasons why we recommend and think more highly of this course than others.
But, in short, while obtaining the necessary knowledge for exam prep is of course important and is likely your immediate goal, gaining the practical knowledge you’ll need to handle the challenges of instrument flight safely is arguably much more so. Rod’s material does this better than anyone else.
Why Rod Machado’s Instrument Pilot eGround School is the Best Course
Suitable for Different Learning Styles
Some people learn best by watching videos, some by listening, and others by reading. Usually, though, it’s the combination of all three that make for the best learning experience where the material actually sticks.
With the Ultimate Digital IFR Collection, you get the following study materials:
- Rod Machado’s Instrument Pilot’s eHandbook (eBook Download)
- Rod Machado’s Instrument Pilot’s Audiobook (MP3 Download)
- Rod Machado’s Instrument Pilot’s Survival eManual (eBook Download)
- Radar Imagery Explained-Interactive eLearning Course (2.5 Hrs.)
- The Art of the Instrument Scan-Interactive eLearning Course (2.3 Hrs.)
- Secrets of Instrument Approaches/Departures-Interactive eLearning Course (8 Hrs.)
Note that you can also buy these study materials separately.
Engaging Presentation of Content
It’s one thing to lay out all the subject matter you need to know, but it’s a very different thing to lay out this content in a way that doesn’t come across as dry or boring.
We all know that the hours spent outside the cockpit studying in no way compare to the joy spent inside the cockpit flying. Studying is hardly the most exciting part of being a pilot.
Fortunately, the way in which Rod is able to simplify difficult concepts in an engaging manner, with images and diagrams found on almost every page in the eBooks, and animation widely used in the videos, makes the material much more engaging and easier to understand.
Recommended by Certified Flight Instructors
Whether it’s to pass your instrument rating, to get your private pilot license, or you just need a refresher, many Certified Flight Instructors recommend Rod’s study materials as the main and only source of learning.
Preview the Course
If you’re still undecided, take a look at the following previews to see if how the material is presented resonates with you.
Sample of the Instrument Pilot’s Handbook
Sample of the IFR Survival Manual
Sample of the Secrets of Instrument Approaches and Departures:
John is a highly skilled and dedicated Certified Flight Instructor with a passion for teaching students of all ages how to fly, and takes enormous pride and satisfaction seeing his students become licensed pilots.
After holding various roles in the aviation industry as a pilot, John decided to become a flight instructor, and for the past decade has worked at several flight schools that offer pilot training programs of all levels, due to the rewarding nature of the job.
John's teaching approach is tailored to each student's individual needs and learning style, ensuring that they receive the best possible instruction and support. He takes pride and satisfaction in seeing his students progress and become licensed pilots, and his enthusiasm for teaching is infectious.
With John as their instructor, students can rest assured that they are in good hands and on their way to becoming confident and competent pilots.
John has been quoted or mentioned in major publications, including Chron, Flying Mag, and National Review.
You can reach John at flighttraining@executiveflyers.com
