The Experimental Aircraft Association and Sporty’s Pilot Shop report that more than 30,000 young people have enrolled in Sporty’s Online Learn To Fly Course as a follow-up to their EAA Young Eagles flights. The Sporty’s course, which was first offered to all Young Eagles without charge beginning in 2009, allows young people to take the FAA […]
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Sporty’s introduces travel mug for pilots
Sporty’s now offers a travel mug for pilots, including a pilot wings logo to identify you as an aviation enthusiast. The Tervis Tumbler keeps your coffee hot without burning your hand, and also keeps iced beverages cold without dripping condensation, according to Sporty’s officials. Holding 16 ounces, the Tervis Tumbler has an optional lid for travel, […]
Sporty’s free webinars continue in 2015
Sporty’s officials note it has planned its webinar series for 2015 based on pilot feedback of the most popular topics. Sporty’s webinars are live, multimedia presentations delivered online. Attendees hear from subject experts and have the opportunity to ask questions. “We began our webinar series as a community outreach initiative to help our customers stay informed […]
Stratus 2 adds synethtic vision with latest update
Sporty’s, ForeFlight and Appareo have introduced a Synthetic Vision option for the Stratus 2 ADS-B Receiver. This new feature rewrites the book on situational awareness, with terrain, real time pitch and bank information, hands-free declutter, and an obstacle awareness system, Sporty’s officials said. The built-in Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) drives a pitch and bank […]
Sporty’s highlights trends for 2014
Every year, the folks at Sporty’s take a look back at the year and identify trends they’ve seen developing in general aviation. So, what’s on their list this year? ADS-B Out reaches a tipping point? It’s a much-maligned rule, but thousands of pilots are finally starting to understand what ADS-B is all about. Many are flying […]
Sporty’s launches Cessna 172LITE project
Sporty’s has launched its new Cessna 172LITE project, acquiring Cessna 172s and equipping them with basic flight instruments. In fact, the only avionics are a communications radio and a transponder. A factor not usually considered in attracting new pilot starts is today’s trainers overwhelm beginning students as they stare at dozens of switches, buttons and […]
New watches free you from batteries
Two new watches from Sporty’s Wright Brothers collection free you from batteries. The Citizen Eco-Drive Field Chronograph and the Citizen Eco-Drive Avion never need a battery. Citizen Eco-Drive technology harnesses the power of light, and converts it into energy, which is stored in a rechargeable lithium-ion cell. The batteries recharge continuously in any kind of light. […]
Authentic military flight jackets now at Sporty’s
Sporty’s 2014 leather jacket collection features the A-2 Leather Flight Jacket, which has been in use for more than 80 years and is a cultural icon. This jacket has been worn by World War II aces and Hollywood stars alike and is still crafted to the original military specs, with some modern updates. The A-2 Leather Flight Jacket [3051A] is […]
Sporty’s posts gift guide
Sporty’s has posted a gift guide on its website to help the friends and family of pilots get the gifts that pilots really want. “Non-pilots are in uncharted territory when it comes to selecting a gift for a pilot on their list,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “We’ve created our gift guide as the […]