Sporty’s recommends regular recurrent training on your favorite electronic flight bag app to stay proficient. To support that effort, the company has completely updated its ForeFlight training program to bring it up to date with the latest version of the app. The Flying with ForeFlight program includes new training content that covers the latest features including procedures preview […]
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Sporty’s updates iPad kneeboard
With thousands of pilots flying with iPads, the accessories are constantly being field-tested. So it was with Sporty’s iPad kneeboard, which has been enhanced and improved through customer feedback. “We’re lucky to have one big test laboratory for our products with our many employee pilots, flight school and FBO,” said Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. […]
Tis the season for Sporty’s annual Christmas ornament
Sporty’s Crystal Christmas Ornament is an annual tradition for pilots, flight schools, FBOs, and aviation enthusiasts. This year’s ornament, the 31st in the series, features the iconic V-Tail Bonanza. “When we met to choose this year’s airplane for our Christmas ornament, we were surprised to realize we’d never featured a Bonanza,” says Sporty’s Vice President John […]
Sporty’s hosts Young Eagle flights for employees’ families
On Sept. 19, Sporty’s held its own Young Eagles day to provide flights to 14 children and siblings of employees. The Young Eagles flights took place in the company’s Cessna 172s and Piper Aztec and were piloted by Sporty’s employees. “We are strong supporters of Young Eagles through our Next Step initiative, but we also […]
TOCSIN 3 Cockpit Monitor introduced
Sporty’s has introduced the TOCSIN 3 Cockpit Monitor, a carbon monoxide detector specifically designed for the cockpit. Advanced micro-processing capability allows for quick unit configuration adjustments, and the back-lit display shows ambient air CO levels in parts-per-million (ppm) and can detect CO from 0 to 500 ppm, according to Sporty’s officials. “This compact CO detector alerts the pilot […]
Sporty’s creates Flight Gear Bag especially for CFIs
New from Sporty’s is a flight gear bag designed just for CFIs. “Big bags are great for longer cross-country flights, but short training hops don’t require every chart east of the Mississipi,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “This bag is great for instructors and frequent flyers as well.” The CFI Flight Gear Bag has […]
Sporty’s debuts new sunglasses with built-in readers
Sporty’s Pilot Shop has introduced three new aviator-style sunglasses with integrated reading lenses. “As our eyes age, we need a bit of help in reading our iPads, charts and other notes,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “These sunglasses will prevent constant changing from sunglasses to reading glasses during flight.” All three styles feature a stainless […]
Stratus ADS-B receivers updated
Appareo, ForeFlight and Sporty’s have introduced a new family of Stratus ADS-B receivers. The new Stratus 1S and Stratus 2S models offer improved performance across the board, including better ADS-B reception, enhanced thermal capabilities, and a next generation power connector, according to Sporty’s officials. For professional pilots, Stratus now offers a suite of security options, […]
Sporty’s offers PIVOT iPad case for pilots
Now available from Sporty’s is PIVOT system, which combines an iPad case and smart cover with a quick-release mount for the cockpit. Made of durable, impact-absorbing polycarbonate along with “Splash-Seals” for all ports, PIVOT has already proven itself in daily operations with more than 8,000 Southwest Airlines pilots, according to Sporty’s officials. “There are plenty of iPad cases […]