click here to see a large version of the front cover

click here to see a large version of the back cover, so that you can see what your customers will read.

Product Screenshots:

• Program Main Menu (note: the background picture changes as the program is run - here are some other main menu shots with different graphics: [1][2][3][4])
• Main Program Screen (Split-Screen Mode)
• Main Program Screen (Full-Screen Mode)
• LiveUpdate Automatic Self-Updater

Physical Description

GroundSchool is packaged in an attractive Super King Jewel Case. A Super King Jewel Case is essentially a larger, sturdier, more attractive, and all-around higher quality version of an audio CD case. No, it's not a DVD (Amaray) case (those are much "cheaper" in construction and feel), though it is about the same size. The corners are rounded and the construction is pretty tough--they're pretty hard to scratch or crack. Each GroundSchool package is printed in full color on all surfaces and is shrink-wrapped. Inside the box is the program CD-ROM and a postcard containing a unique registration / unlock code. Product Size: 190.0 x 142,2 x 10.4mm (7.5"x 5.6"x 0.4"). 0.18kg (0.39lbs) each. (about the same size and weight of a DVD box). Because of their compact size, GroundSchool CDs are good for mailing or for inclusion in pilot "kits" such as Private Pilot "kit."

How GroundSchool stacks up against other products.

GroundSchool wholesale purchase page for FBOs, Flight Schools, Flight Shops, and similar organizations.

We thank everyday pilots and mechanics who stumble access this page for directing FBO managers and similar people to this web page.

Even if you already stock products by Gleim and/or ASA, we invite you to stock our GroundSchool software. It's a great complement or alternative to those products. Pilots and mechanics love it and it teaches them well, and it's a great-looking, easy to manage, fast-moving item for retail shelves.

What is GroundSchool?

• FAA written test prep software. Available for Private Pilot, IFR, Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, ATP, Flight Engineer, and Aviation Mechanic (General, Airframe, and Powerplant)
• In continuous development since 1996. Previously sold primarily electronically, now available on a retail CD-ROM
• VERY user friendly and much more packed with useful features than any offering by ANY other vendor.
• GroundSchool users report average score WELL in excess of FAA published averages. Users love it because it works - they get high scores and learn the material well with minimal study time.
• Written by a number of CFIs, Professional Pilots, and ex- Pilot and Mechanic Examiners. Includes all the charts and figures that users need, plus includes explanations of correct and incorrect answers plus copious supplementary material.
• CATS™ and LaserGrade™ Testing Center emulation modes - eliminates test apprehension by letting users practice (if they so choose) in the same format that they will be examined on at CATS™ or LaserGrade™ testing centers. A Dauntless Software exclusive feature!
• Thousands of satisfied users to date.

Why GroundSchool is Great Product to Stock:

• ONE SKU / Product for ALL test types - you don't have to stock separate CD-ROMs for Private Pilot, IFR, ATP, etc. like you do with books - each CD-ROM contains ALL of the test preps, but the user only buys ONE at a time. How do we accomplish this minor miracle? It's like this: each CD-ROM contains a postcard with a unique unlock code. The users use this code to unlock the product via our Internet servers. During the unlock process, the user selects which test to unlock. There is no way for a clever user to beat this system by installing on different machines or other such tricks. This system is efficient, fair, and it works and allows you to sell the pilot a new CD-ROM for each written test he/she needs to prepare for just as if you were selling books.
• NOT JUST FOR AIRPLANE - We said all test types, yes, but also most sub-tests are supported. So, you can sell this for test prep for Airplane, Helicopter, Gyroplane, Hot Air Balloon, Military Competence, ATP 121 and 135, Flight Engineer Turbojet, Flight Engineer Turboprop, Flight Engineer Reciprocating and all sorts of tests. Going by the FAA's statistics on numbers of tests taken, this software covers 99%+ of test takers.
• NEVER GOES OUT OF DATE! - This product will be as good on the shelves in 2009 as it is in 2004. No ripping off book covers to send back to a publisher! Why? Because as soon as the user installs the software, he/she has the option of updating it to the latest available via the Internet. That's right - it's SELF UPDATING!
• PIRACY-RESISTANT - While no product can claim to be truly "Piracy Proof", GroundSchool is Piracy-resistant - users can not simply pass along the CD-ROM to friends who are also studying for the same exam. The friends will have to buy their own. Why? Because GroundSchool features an Internet activation process not unlike that of Microsoft WindowsXP™. Pilots find this quick and unobtrusive process to be fair and painless.

Pricing

GroundSchool is priced to cost a little bit more than some test prep books, but somewhat less than others' software. Nevertheless, our software is much better for many pilots than either books or the other software.

We continue to sell the software via our own website, but as we get more FBOs, Flight Schools, and others onboard, we will set our website pricing to be higher than that that can be expected at most FBOs. We want to develop an effective network through you while still being able to reach potential users outside of our as-yet limited retail reach. We encourage our website visitors to try to purchase locally (from you) first, if possible.

We're probably reaching less than 5% of potentially interested pilots via our website. You represent the other 95%. People will buy from you when they see the attractive product at your retail location just as they buy Gleim and ASA from you despite those products being available online as well.

The SRP on the GroundSchool CD-ROMs is USD $34.99. This is not printed anywhere on the discs or packaging.

Where to Purchase

Flight Schools, FBOs, etc. are invited to purchase GroundSchool from one of our distributors.

In the USA, please contact

AeroPhoenix Aviation Distributors, Inc. 21006 N. 22nd Street, Unit D-1 Phoenix, AZ 85024 Phone: 800-330-0331 Fax: 888-828-0331 www.aerophoenix.com

Wing Aero Contact: John Wing 3902 Industrial Rowlett, TX 75088 Phone: 972-463-6080 Fax: 972-463-0078 www.wingaero.com (website usually down)

EDMO Distributors, Inc. 12830 Mirabeau Parkway Spokane Valley, WA 99216-1464 Phone: 800-235-3300 • 509-535-8280 Fax: 800-828-0623 • 509-535-8266 www.edmo.com

In the UK, please contact

New Distributors Welcome! Please contact

with your questions or concerns. If you like, we can then call you. Alternately, please feel free to call us toll-free at

(877) 233-9786

This number is for distributor inquiries only, and not for technical or customer support for end users. Please do leave a message if we are not there, which will be common - we will get back to you ASAP.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help!

Blue Skies

Adrian Cybriwsky and T Cirincione
GroundSchool Sales - Dauntless Software