The King schools courses are very good material, and can help shorten the process. Remember that this is fairly dry material being presented in the first place, so to some extent regardless of the presenter you will need to just churn through it. Personally I used the Gleim courses as I liked the format, but that's preference.
Some people do better parked in front of a video, others are better with a written study guide. I used King for my instrument knowledge test 15 years ago. The Kings are a little corny but they get the job done. Your CFI is correct.
Or is anyone able to offer some constructive feedback on the King School stuff? You can just study from the book or take a ground school class. Some community colleges offer them and some FBOs.
I used King for both the Private and Instrument. Passed both the first time, but don't remember my score. The most difficult thing is staying awake (at least it was for me!).
The KING Instrument Rating Practical Test Course covers all the ACS (Airman Certification Standards) knowledge areas and flight maneuvers that you need to know and demonstrate in order pass your FAA Instrument Rating Oral & Practical Test (a.k.a. Instrument Rating Checkride).
The Instrument Rating Practical Test Course contains approximately 7.5 hours of video. Each pilot skills course vary in running time from 34 minutes to 134 minutes. On average, each course is approximately an hour. King Schools courses are self-paced so completion time will vary from person to person.
You can just study from the book or take a ground school class. Some community colleges offer them and some FBOs.
I've used them PPL-ATP-135 indoc. They are great, their jokes are so bad it laser engraves the material in your brain, which works.
If you think the cost of King's school is expensive...better find another hobby.
The checkride is going to come from the PTS which is only a couple bucks and your CFI.
Some people do better parked in front of a video, others are better with a written study guide. I used King for my instrument knowledge test 15 years ago. The Kings are a little corny but they get the job done.
Your CFI is correct. Doing homework is the #1 way to save money in your flight training.
Some people do better parked in front of a video, others are better with a written study guide.