Originally Posted by
waflyboy
Was it valuable as an education resource, or was it just a "here's what you're required to study... check the boxes and get your certificate" king of thing?
The online courses are mostly check-the-boxes, but you can get them done on the road instead of on your days off. If you want something enjoyable do a weekend classroom FIRC. AF does these at their branches, and I think AOPA does a road show. Other than wasting a weekend they can fun if the instructor is good, plus you get to meet some people.