Sporty’s 2017 Learn to Fly Course is packed with more than five hours of new HD video and animations to show realistic in-flight maneuvers, plus added benefits offered for the first time, according to Sporty’s officials. Enhanced segments cover topics like engine operating techniques, weather theory, thunderstorm development, max performance takeoff and landings, and the […]
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Sporty’s chronicles latest trends
Every year around this time, the folks at Sporty’s release a round-up of the latest trends in general aviation. For 2016: Flight training is strong Airlines are hiring rapidly, airline pilot salaries are going up, and more people are pursuing their dream of being a pilot. Sporty’s Academy, the company’s on-site flight school, is concluding a record […]
2016 Gear of the Year
In a totally unscientific poll, Sporty’s asked its customers to provide their opinions on a variety of questions on products introduced or in use in 2016. Somewhat surprisingly, when it comes to naming the most interesting new product of 2016, the winner is Garmin’s G5, which is driving down the cost of panel upgrades while […]
More than 40,000 Young Eagles enrolled in free online courses
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Sporty’s Pilot Shop report that more than 40,000 young people have enrolled in Sporty’s Learn to Fly online course as a follow-up to their flights in the EAA Young Eagles program. The Sporty’s course, which was first offered to all Young Eagles in 2009, […]
Sporty’s introduces GoCheck Preflight Multi-Tool
Now available from Sporty’s is the GoCheck Preflight Multi-tool, which includes a fuel tester with strainer, a stall horn tester, dipstick wiper, red/white flashlight, Phillips/flathead screwdriver, and a checklist reminder card. “With space at a premium in most flight bags, this little tool tackles several preflight chores,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “This tool […]
Customized keychain for your plane at Sporty’s
The keychain that holds your airplane’s keys should be as beautiful as your airplane. Sporty’s offers a customized keychain that can also be used as a zipper pull, luggage tag or a keychain for your car. Available in black, blue or red, the customized keychain has room for up to 15 characters (numbers, spaces, and letters) […]
Sporty’s unveils 2016 ornament
This year, Sporty’s Christmas ornament — the 32nd in the series — features the iconic Cessna 140. Created from crystal, the Cessna 140 is etched on the ornament along with “Christmas 2016.” “Who doesn’t love this little tailwheel?” asks Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “The Cessna 140 also boosted Cessna’s transition to a post-war economy with thousands built […]
Sporty’s introduces Pilot Wings Watch
Now available from Sporty’s is the Pilot Wings Watch, a custom Timex watch that tracks current time and zulu time. The watch’s analog and digital options can handle any two time zones, Sporty’s officials note. The watch has a stopwatch, countdown timer and alarm built in. An Indiglo night-light illuminates the dial in low light. […]
Hal Shevers awarded ‘Difference Maker’ from Cincinnati Business Aviation Symposium
On Sept. 29, 2016, the Cincinnati Business Aviation Symposium (CBAS) bestowed its inaugural “Difference Maker” award on Sporty’s Founder and Chairman Hal Shevers. Calling Hal “the obvious choice,” the award was presented to recognize the many contributions Hal has made to significantly improve the aviation industry. Since this is the award’s inaugural year, the theme […]