Sporty’s Flying with ForeFlight video course has been updated to reflect changes effective with ForeFlight 8. Topics covered in the new Flying with ForeFlight include weather forecast discussions; a new aeronautical map layer; the differences in the composite vs. lowest tilt radar imagery; and a new segment on how to use the ForeFlight logbook. The course […]
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Sporty’s introduces new flight gear timer
Sporty’s has introduced a new Flight Gear Timer focused on simplicity. A timer is still one of the most useful tools a pilot can carry in his flight bag for timing fuel burn, cross country waypoints or instrument approaches, Sporty’s officials note. Sporty’s new Flight Gear Timer features a full 10-digit keypad, which makes it fast and […]
Sporty’s hosts 10th Annual Youth Aviation Adventure Day
A fast-paced day of aviation activity and fun was delivered to more than 100 youth on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at Sporty’s Clermont County Airport. While the event was open to all youth, Boy Scouts attending the event were able to meet the qualifications for their Aviation Merit Badge. More than 20 volunteers, composed of […]
Sporty’s updates Flight Review Course
The all-new Flight Review Course from Sporty’s allows flight review preparation to take place anytime in a multitude of formats. The course also has been updated to include information on EFB use and ADS-B weather and traffic, according to Sporty’s Academy President Eric Radtke. “And we have updated content on pilot technique, including night flying, emergencies and angle of attack […]
Lane Wallace’s Unforgettable now an audiobook
Lane Wallace’s “Unforgettable: My 10 Best Flights” is now available from Sporty’s as an audiobook. In Unforgettable, Lane describes her 10 best flights, which range from her first flight to Oshkosh in a Cessna 140 to flying a blimp over the Alps. Other flights include a long flight across Texas, landing on a glacier in Alaska […]
Video: Sporty’s enhances Takeoff App
Launched in April, Sporty’s free Takeoff app has been enhanced. Sporty’s recently added quizzes to its daily lineup of videos, articles, photos, podcasts and aviation news. “We’ve posted more than 250 items to Takeoff already, and we’re adding content at a rate of two or three new items every day,” says Sporty’s Vice President John […]
Sporty’s Insurance Center launches
Sporty’s has launched Sporty’s Insurance Center, in partnership with Global Aerospace and The Loomis Company, which will offer coverage for both aircraft owners and renters. Sporty’s Insurance Center will offer automated online quotes around the clock on a mobile-friendly website. In many cases, pilots can do more than just get quotes — they can purchase coverage on the […]
Sporty’s courses ACS compliant
With the FAA’s transition from Practical Test Standards (PTS) to Airman Certification Standards (ACS) taking effect June 15 for Private Pilot and Instrument Rating, Sporty’s reports that its Learn to Fly and Instrument Rating courses are ACS-compliant. The goal of Sporty’s courses is to impart the body of knowledge necessary to become a safe and competent pilot […]
Sporty’s offers Flight Instructor Refresher Course
Now available is Sporty’s online Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC), which was created by the instructional staff at Sporty’s Academy. The course comes in an online format universally accessible for PC, Mac, and mobile devices including iPad/iPhone and Android platforms. With no software to install, a flight instructor can log in anywhere there is an internet […]