Purely Canadian!
The Tomvale Ground School Software Suite is the best way to study for your aviation exam, remain current, or learn about aviation.
It's a Windows based software suite which uses a comprehensive discovery approach for pilot training.
It's available for all licenses and ratings, used by flight schools and colleges across Canada and thousands of pilots.



Tomvale Ground School Software Visual Tour! (Power Point)

HTML version of the tour

Free Version 21/02 Demo!

The Software Includes:

Thousands of Questions to prepare you for the exams, with a Question Order Menu.
Banks are ordered as in the Transport Canada Exams.
All beginning licences include the PSTAR and a 'Novice' Bank, and Commercial Licences include a 'Challenge' Bank.
An Email utility that allows you to email or text a set of questions to your device, or your progress to your instructor.
A Progress Chart  which keeps track of your last 30 scores on all the question banks.
A Dictionary/Glossary with 25,000 definitions, photographs and videos.
Full feature Aviation Calculator with all aerodromes and heliports in Canada and the U.S.A.
Weather Report Decoder which decodes TAFs and METARs with notes.
Complete Aviation Textbooks and Manuals. (Click for list.)
436 Chapter Help Classroom, an Aviation Encyclopaedia with hundreds of articles and visual aids.
Ordered Help Widget which shows you only the Help Chapters you need to read.
The entire applicable CARs text, Aeronautics Act, the Radiotelephone Handbook, with a Search Widget.
Page Reference Widget which lists the page references and Help Chapters for the questions you answered incorrectly.
The Transport Canada Study and Reference Guide for each license.
The Tomvale Pilot Logbook , a what-you see-is-what-you-get Logbook.
My Notes where you can take notes for yourself while you work and print them later.
A Preferences Menu which allows you to customize the package to your needs.
The Flight School Package includes a Licence Menu and a Student Progress Utility for 300 students per licence.
Always up to date.

We guarantee satisfaction!

What Tomvale Software is not:

- An app which you download to your smartphone, (an unsuitable device for the purpose).
- An online course which you keep paying for.
- A course where the material is the same for all students.
You begin at your knowledge level, work at your own pace, and get information individual to you.
- A course that requires you to be connected to the internet.
 - A cheat sheet to memorize questions. Not only will it prepare you for the exams, it will make you a better pilot.
- a course produced in a country other than Canada
- A company which disappears after a short time. In business since 1988, in the same location and same contact info.

Requires any MS Windows after Win 98. Not compatible with MAC or IOS.
Once installed, a net connection is not necessary.
Individual license packages are for single users. They may not be used in a Flight School.

Prices

We are no longer using PayPal.  Currently, the only payment method we accept is an email transfer to fly@tomvale.com. 

First Time Purchase

Download Instructions:

After your purchase, we'll email you a download link to install the software. The first time you run the software, you'll request an Activation code, which will be emailed to you as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience.
We produce an update 3 times a year. After your initial purchase, updates are 40% of the original software price,
or free if you have purchased within the past 30 days before an update. If you have ever previously purchased our software, you can order an update for the same licence below.

Updates

We have stopped producing the Networked Flight School Package. Instead, we give a 20% discount on all individual packages to students of a flight school which has purchased the Flight School Package.  

Not sure which software package to order? Click Here

Software Version 25/04
A.I.M. Amendment 2025-1
CARs and Aeronautics Act Amendment Justice Canada 2025-02-17

Previews
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Main Menu	Help Classroom	Textbook Resources	Question Bank Menu
Question Bank	Pop Up Dictionary	Aviation Calculator	Weather Report Decoder
Page References	Progress Chart	Electronic Logbook	Ordered Help
Cars Search	Preferences	Student Progress Menu	Flight School Menu

FAQs

Q: Can the software be run on Apple products?
A: No

Q: Do I need an internet connection?
A: No, but to download the entire library of textbooks and resources, you would need to connect just once.

Q: Are there any subscription fees or do I own the software forever?
A: The software is yours forever to use by you.

Q: Do you charge for updates?
A: Yes, but updates are 40% of the original price and consist of a complete software package. Even if you purchased a package in 1990, you are still eligible for the discount.

Q: Are electronic logbooks legal in Canada?
A: Yes, as long as you include all the same information you would in a written logbook.

Q: Will this software replace the Ground School requirement?
A: No, but your school or instructor may use it to determine your time spent and progress.

Q: How often is the software updated?
A: We produce an update 3 times a year, usually after the new A.I.M. is released.

Q: What version of Windows will it run on?
A: It will run on any version of Windows after Win 98, and any device using Windows.

Q: Why are you no longer producing the networked version of the Flight School Package?
A: With most students having personal devices, our email function allows the instructor to guide and supervise the students.

Q: Why do you not offer the Ground School course online?
A: The software is self-contained and includes everything any pilot would need. Once installed, it can be used anywhere, including remote areas, without lag or internet interruptions, faster than the fastest internet connection, and totally secure.

Q: Do I need any computer knowledge to use the software?
A: No more than using any other computer application. If you are new to computers, you may find it challenging until you have basic computer skills.

Q: Does the software include Transport Canada-style exam questions?
A: Yes, the question banks are organized to reflect the Transport Canada exams, with thousands of questions to help you prepare effectively.

Q: Are PSTAR and Novice-level questions included?
A: Yes, all beginning licences include PSTAR and a 'Novice' question bank to help new students get started.

Q: What is the 'Challenge' Bank?
A: The 'Challenge' Bank is included with commercial licences and provides more advanced questions to test your knowledge thoroughly.

Q: Can I send questions to my phone or share my progress with my instructor?
A: Yes, the built-in Email utility allows you to email or text questions to your device or send your progress to your instructor.

Q: How does the Progress Chart work?
A: It automatically tracks your last 30 scores for each question bank, so you can monitor improvement over time.

Q: Is there a glossary or dictionary included?
A: Yes, the software includes a comprehensive dictionary/glossary with over 25,000 definitions, photographs, and videos.

Q: Does the software include any aviation calculators?
A: Yes, it comes with a full-feature aviation calculator that includes data for all aerodromes and heliports in Canada and the U.S.A.

Q: Can the software decode TAFs and METARs?
A: Yes, the Weather Report Decoder feature decodes TAFs and METARs, complete with notes to aid understanding.

Q: Are aviation textbooks included?
A: Yes, the software includes complete aviation textbooks and manuals relevant to your licence level.

Q: What is the 436 Chapter Help Classroom?
A: It's an aviation encyclopaedia built into the software, featuring hundreds of articles and visual aids to support your learning.

Q: What is the Ordered Help Widget?
A: It shows you only the Help Chapters relevant to the questions you're working on, so you can study more efficiently.

Q: Does the software include Canadian aviation regulations?
A: Yes, it includes the entire CARs text, the Aeronautics Act, and the Radiotelephone Handbook, all with a built-in search widget.

Q: How does the Page Reference Widget work?
A: It lists page references and related Help Chapters for any question you answer incorrectly, helping you focus your study time.

Q: Are the official Transport Canada Study Guides included?
A: Yes, each licence level includes the appropriate Transport Canada Study and Reference Guide.

Q: Is a logbook included with the software?
A: Yes, it includes the Tomvale Pilot Logbook, designed to be a WYSIWYG (what-you-see-is-what-you-get) experience.

Q: Can I take and save notes while studying?
A: Yes, the 'My Notes' feature lets you write, save, and print notes while working through the program.

Q: Can I customize the software to suit my needs?
A: Yes, a Preferences Menu lets you tailor the software's functions to your personal learning style and requirements.

Q: What is included in the Flight School Package?
A: It includes a Licence Menu and a Student Progress Utility that can manage up to 300 students per licence.

Q: How do I know the software is current?
A: The software is always up to date, with updates released three times a year following the A.I.M.

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