Sporty’s Pilot Shop, along with partners ForeFlight and Appareo, released a second generation Stratus ADS-B receiver today at SUN ’n FUN. The new Stratus adds ADS-B traffic and a built-in AHRS.
Sporty’s Academy president honored
April 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sporty’s Academy President Eric Radtke has been named Distinguished Alumnus for 2013 for the University of Cincinnati’s Clermont College.
AWOS now operational at Sporty’s
March 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As of March 7, 2013, an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) is operational at Sporty’s/Clermont County Airport (I69) in Ohio.
Sporty’s offers new approach to IFR training
February 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
IFR training hoods are bulky and awkward to wear in the cockpit. IFR glasses offer a good alternative, but you may be required to put them on and remove them many times during a single flight. Now eFoggers offers a solution for better IFR training, according to Sporty’s officials.
Sporty’s awards Alaska Seaplane Adventure Sweepstakes
February 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Jonathan Evans of Bedford, Texas, has been chosen as the winner of Sporty’s Alaska Seaplane Adventure Sweepstakes. Evans will travel to Moose Pass, Alaska, to earn his Single Engine Sea Rating with Alaska Float Ratings in a PA-18 Super Cub.
Lighten up in a Sporty’s pilot T-shirt
February 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sporty’s has added to its line of humorous T-shirts with three new options:
Sporty’s Foundation releases annual report
February 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Sporty’s Foundation has issued its Annual Report, detailing its activities and bequests during 2012.
“Since its inception, The Sporty’s Foundation has provided more than $800,000 in support to assist organizations and programs with a positive force on the health of the general aviation industry,” says Sporty’s Founder and Chairman Hal Shevers. [Read more...]
Say goodbye to flimsy air sickness bags
January 24, 2013 by 2 Comments
Sporty’s has introduced a 21st century barf bag for general aviation pilots and their passengers.
Sporty’s releases Instrument Rating App
January 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sporty’s Complete Instrument Rating Course is now available as an iPad/iPhone app.
Sporty’s introduces Pilot Backpack
January 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sporty’s has introduced its Cross Country Backpack for pilots who prefer a backpack as a flight bag.
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