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Sporty’s releases 2018 free webinar schedule

By General Aviation News Staff · January 17, 2018 ·

Join the thousands of pilots who have attended Sporty’s free webinar series consisting of live, multimedia presentations on a variety of aviation topics, delivered in an online format that allows participants to interact with the presenters. “The best part is you can sit in your favorite chair and take part – no drives to the […]

Tired of complex adapter issues? 

By General Aviation News Staff · January 10, 2018 ·

LEMO headsets can now be connected to Sporty’s SP-400 radio with Sporty’s LEMO plug adapter. Plug your LEMO aviation headset into Sporty’s adapter and you can use your radio without taking off your headset. “This new product came about from input from our customers,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “We heard requests from countless […]

Sporty’s redesigns fuel tester

By General Aviation News Staff · December 20, 2017 ·

Sporty’s has redesigned its Fuel Tester. The tester fits all popular quick-drain and recessed valves and includes a removable, full-length metal rod. Unlike plastic pins found in other fuel testers, this metal rod will never need replacement, Sporty’s officials say. In addition, octane color codes are molded onto the transparent cylinder, while a reversible screwdriver is […]

VFR Training Goggles keep student pilots looking outside the airplane

By General Aviation News Staff · December 12, 2017 ·

Now available are Sporty’s VFR Training Goggles, which were designed by a Sporty’s Academy flight instructor to get the student’s eyes off the gauges and outside the airplane. While wearing VFR Training Goggles, the view of the panel is blocked, forcing the student to look outside the airplane. “There comes a point in flight training when students […]

Give the gift of flight

By General Aviation News Staff · December 6, 2017 ·

Sporty’s has assembled a Deluxe Learn to Fly Course Kit that includes everything a student pilot could need, from video-based training to essential pilot supplies. “This kit removes a barrier for potential pilots,” says Sporty’s Academy President Eric Radtke. “We include our training course along with everything an individual needs to get off the couch […]

Free iPad Proficiency Check webinar slated

By General Aviation News Staff · November 21, 2017 ·

Sporty’s will hold an iPad Proficiency Check webinar Nov. 30, 2017, at 8 p.m. Eastern. “The iPad is practically required equipment for many pilots and there’s no question it has improved safety and reduced the costs associated with flying,” Sporty’s officials say. “iPad Proficiency Check will include a series of insightful recommendations, strategies and other […]

Stay tuned in with Air Scan

By General Aviation News Staff · November 15, 2017 ·

New from Sporty’s is the Air Scan radio/scanner, which pairs to a smartphone or iPad for playing music from your favorite app while Aviation Interrupt alerts you to any aviation transmissions on your preferred frequencies. You can use it in your home office, the desk at your FBO, or your workbench in the hangar to […]

Have a Mooney Christmas

By General Aviation News Staff · November 9, 2017 ·

Sporty’s has chosen the Mooney M20 for its 2017 Christmas ornament. This year’s ornament, the 33rd in the series, features the Mooney M20. Created from crystal, the ornament — the 33rd in the series — features an M20 along with “Christmas 2017.” “You’d think we would have run out of airplanes pilots love to feature […]

A tough decision

By General Aviation News Staff · October 16, 2017 ·

There are so many headsets out there for pilots that’s it’s hard to pick the one that’s best for you. The right headset can make a difference as to enjoying a flight or suffering through communications problems, complete with headache. Since no single headset is the best for every pilot, Sporty’s developed a Headset Buyer’s […]

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