Now available is Sporty’s Gift Guide, which makes holiday shopping for pilots easier by allowing people to shop by the pilot’s ratings or by price. “We know that shopping for a pilot is notoriously difficult and the number of choices from Sporty’s can be overwhelming,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “And of course, everyone […]
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Sporty’s touts EZPlotter as easiest plotter available
Sporty’s now offers the EZPlotter, with officials touting it as the easiest plotter available. “To use the EZPlotter, simply place it on top of the departure airport on a sectional chart and move the arm to the destination,” company officials said in a press release. “The plotter will display the distance and course to your […]
Travel light with new Flight Gear Headset Case
Sporty’s had introduced its Flight Gear Headset Case, designed by the flight instructors at Sporty’s. The lightweight compact bag has specially designed pockets for a headset, iPad, transceiver and more. “This bag organizes the maximum amount of gear in a small space,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “It has a place for everything so […]
Sporty’s says have a bit of fun in the cockpit
New from Sporty’s are humorous placards that will amuse your passengers. Designed to look just like their real counterparts, these signs will keep nervous flyers relaxed. Placards include a Panic Button; one that reads No Smoking: If you must smoke, please step outside; and one that reads Intentional Straight and Level Flight Prohibited. Another placard […]
Navigate your way through AOPA Summit
Sporty’s free app for the AOPA Aviation Summit is ready to download for the iPad, iPhone and Android. The Summit is scheduled for Oct. 11-13, in Palm Springs, Calif. The app from Sporty’s contains information from a list of exhibitors, to learning experiences, events, speakers and other program elements. And if you’re flying to Summit […]
Deck the Halls — with a Cub
Sporty’s commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Piper Cub, and Sporty’s 2013 Legend Cub Sweepstakes, with this year’s crystal Christmas ornament. The limited edition collector’s item features a Cub in flight. “You’d have to look far and wide to find a pilot who doesn’t like the Cub,” said Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “This year, […]
Sporty’s enhances free flight training program for Young Eagles
Young people who have discovered flight through the EAA Young Eagles program now will have more options to further explore aviation as Sporty’s Pilot Shop has upgraded its Sporty’s Learn To Fly Course, which is available to all Young Eagles. The upgraded course is offered at no charge, continuing the program that began with Young […]
Sporty’s electronic E6B gets a makeover
Sporty’s has given its electronic E6B flight computer a facelift, with a new rugged case and enhanced features, inlcuding a larger keypad and its own built-in storage case. Rubber feet have been added to keep the E6B from slipping during use, while a new backlit screen makes it useful for night operations. “In this world […]
More than 15,000 Young Eagles enroll in Sporty’s flight training course
A partnership between the Experimental Aircraft Association and Sporty’s Pilot Shop has allowed more than 15,000 Young Eagles to pursue aviation interests beyond their first flight through Sporty’s Complete Flight Training Course, as part of EAA’s Flight Plan program, which provides free access to Sporty’s Complete Flight Training Course online. Since the joint effort began […]