Sporty’s Pilot Shop now offers flight and ground instructors a $25 Sporty’s Gift Card each time one of their students buys a Sporty’s complete pilot course — available for Private, Sport, Recreational and Instrument training. To qualify for the rewards, instructors must register for the rebate program at Sportys.com/CFIRebate. Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course for […]
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Sporty’s 10th annual fly-in set for May 17
Sporty’s annual fly-in will be held Saturday, May 17, at the Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport (I69) in Batavia, Ohio. In addition to the usual festivities, at this year’s fly-in, the winner of Sporty’s 2014 Van’s RV-12 sweepstakes airplane will be announced at noon. Exhibitors include Cessna Aircraft, Aspen Avionics, Garmin, Bose, Lightspeed, SkyOx, ForeFlight, Sigtronics and […]
A new way to look at checklists
Now available in a customizable app are Sporty’s Aircraft Checklists for iPhone and iPad. Powered by Qref, the app includes written procedures specifically for your aircraft. The same ontent found in the Qref printed checklists are now available in this customizable app, Sporty’s officials note. Checklists for more than 50 models of aircraft are available, […]
Sporty’s IPC Updated
Sporty’s Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) program has been revamped and updated with new and valuable information for active instrument pilots. New video, graphics and animations tackle such topics as regulations, required instrument inspections, IFR clearances and aircraft equipment required for IFR flight.
Show the world you are a pilot
When you’re a pilot, you want people to know. Sporty’s has introduced two new products that help show the world: A backpack and a knife. The Pilot Wings Backpack that can be used either as a flight bag or as your everyday carryall. “We’ve made this backpack light enough that you will be able to […]
Make the latest GoPro camera cockpit-ready
Sporty’s and NFlightcam have released a filter for the new GoPro Hero3+ video camera that reduces propeller blur. Attached to the outside of the camera, the filter will make it easy to shoot straight out the front of the cockpit without ugly lines, company officials say. Made in the United States, the filter is precision […]
Sporty’s introduces low profile wood chocks
Sporty’s introduces Low Profile Wood Chocks that fit all aircraft, including Cirrus and new Cessna aircraft with wheel pants low to the ground. The Low Profile Wood Chocks, which stand 1.5 inches tall, are easy to spot as they are sealed against moisture with a high-visibility safety-yellow paint. The chocks are connected by an 18 […]
Sporty’s FAR/AIM goes mobile
Just launched as a mobile app is Sporty’s FAR/AIM. “Having the FAR/AIM on your phone or iPad is an inexpensive and convenient way to make sure you are always knowledgeable no matter where you are,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “You can’t access the regs if your FAR/AIM book is in your hangar or […]
Star in your own solo video
Thousands of pilots are flying with compact video cameras like the GoPro or Garmin VIRB, using them to record first solos or memorable flights. But once the flight is over, many pilots don’t know what to do next — how do you edit and share what you recorded? Sporty’s professional video production team has introduced […]