Two Sporty’s training programs, VFR Communications and IFR Communications, have been updated and are now available as online courses.
Sporty’s introduces annual Christmas ornament
A new tradition begins this holiday season with the debut of Sporty’s Wright Bros. Christmas ornament. The 2014 ornament is a 70-mm glass ball in royal blue with a holiday scene featuring a Piper Cub and “Christmas 2014” on one side.
Sporty’s updates Android pilot training apps
Avtutorials produces iPad apps for Sporty’s focusing on critical pilot skills
Aviation Tutorials Company has licensed its three pilot-training iPad apps to Sporty’s. The three apps focus on critical piloting skills, with these titles: Mastering Stick And Rudder Flying; Getting Around On The Ground; and Airborne Radar.
Sporty’s selects Beaver for 2014 Christmas ornament
Sporty’s 30-year tradition of offering crystal Christmas ornament continues this year, with the 2014 ornament featuring a Beaver on floats.
Sporty’s offers FAA-approved ATP Certification Training Program
With the FAA mandate that all pilots seeking an ATP certificate be required to complete an FAA-approved ATP Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP) prior to taking the ATP Knowledge test, Sporty’s has partnered with ABX Airlines in Wilmington, Ohio, to offer this training.
iPad kneeboards available from Sporty’s
Sporty’s now offers a selection of kneeboards for the use of all iPad models in the cockpit.
Pilot Wings sunglasses now at Sporty’s
Sporty’s now offers the new Pilot Wings Sunglasses, featuring non-polarized lenses designed to enhance the environment around you while in flight.
Sporty’s brings Iridium GO! to general aviation
Now pilots can stay connected to their mobile devices no matter where they are with Iridium GO!, a global mobile satellite hotspot. Iridium GO! provides service when devices are out of range of cellular networks, officials with Sporty’s Pilot Shop explain.
Sporty’s CFIs offer free daily office hours at AirVenture
Sporty’s CFIs will be available daily at this week’s AirVenture for “office hours” at the Sporty’s Tent to answer any question about learning to fly, choosing a flight school and making that first step toward becoming a licensed pilot. [Read more…]