The concept to provide Sporty’s online courses at no charge for Young Eagles was developed with input from EAA pilots who had been flying Young Eagles.
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Sporty’s 2022 ornament features the Ercoupe
The Ercoupe was the first aircraft certified by the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) as “characteristically incapable of spinning,” leading to the marketing of the “World’s safest plane.”
Sporty’s updates Pilot Training Courses
CarPlay integration also has been added to the iOS version of the Pilot Training app for hands-free studying in CarPlay-equipped vehicles.
Eliminate cockpit clutter
“Staying organized can be a hard task in today’s electronic cockpit,” says Sporty’s Director of Aviation Products and Marketing Doug Ranly. “That’s why we designed these Flight Gear organizers to keep batteries, plugs, and cables protected and easily accessible.”
Sporty’s updates flight gear battery pack
The battery can charge multiple iPads and ADS-B receivers at the same time — even while the devices are in use, Sporty’s officials said.
More than a flashlight
The Flight Gear Universal Aviator’s Light’s dual rotating axis and clip allow placement almost anywhere in the cockpit or on your flight bag. Use the included headband and it becomes a headlamp.
Sporty’s adds to aviation webinar lineup
How to Pass the FAA Written in Less Time, A Pilot’s Guide to Headsets, and Advanced Flight Simulator Tips are among the free webinars coming up at Sporty’s.
Foreflight introduces Sentry Plus
New from ForeFlight is Sentry Plus, the latest addition to the company’s ADS-B product line, offering new features such as a high-performance flight data recorder, g-Load meter, and more.
Young writers rewarded for tales of flights that were disrupted
The top two stories in the fourth annual Richard Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots detail “my first time at the controls of an airplane.”