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Even when not connected to the Internet! Your course progress will automatically sync to your online course the next time your device is connected to the internet.\n\nThe Ground School Companion App even lets you take the quizzes that follow each video lesson from our Interactive Video Ground School and Test Prep courses—right on your device.\n\nKing Schools produces home-study courses used in preparation for FAA (The aviation authority in the United States) exams, overcome flying hurdles and meet mandatory flight training requirements. Whether you are studying for Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor (CFI), Multi-Engine or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP); King Schools has a course just for you.\n\nKing Schools courses are specifically designed to efficiently give you the vital flying knowledge you'll use for the rest of your flying career.\n\nBorn from a Passion for Flying\n\nKing Schools, Inc. is the world's leading producer of aviation training videos and computer software. KING was first established in 1974, when John and Martha began flying throughout the country to teach ground school courses.\n\nToday, King Schools has over 50 employees operating from an 18,000 sq. ft. complex, housing a dedicated video production facility. In the past 10 years we have delivered more than 4 million hours of video instruction, teaching up to one-third of all pilots in the U.S. obtaining training.\n\nWe are keenly aware of the importance of the work we do. During the time someone is learning to fly, flying is the most important thing in his or her life. We are privileged to play such a significant role in the lives of such committed individuals. 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