Sporty’s has released a four-part weather flying series, now available for iPad and iPhone, featuring general aviation weather expert Richard Collins breaks down the challenges and opportunities for flying in the different seasonal weather conditions. Richard L. Collins’ Advanced Spring Weather Flying, Advanced Summer Weather Flying, Advanced Fall Weather Flying, and Advanced Winter Weather Flying […]
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Sporty’s Fly Away Cleaning Kit debuts
Sporty’s has assembled a pint-sized cleaning kit to keep in your airplane. One pint containers of an assortment of cleaning supplies will ensure your airplane gleams even after a long flight. The small size of the containers makes sure your weight and balance won’t be thrown off with bulky gallon bottles, company officials note. The […]
Sporty’s Fly-In coming up
Sporty’s Annual Fly-In and Open House is set for Saturday, May 19, at Clermont County/Sporty’s Aiport (I69) in Ohio. Sporty’s Fly-In includes seminars and exhibits, and, of course, the company’s signature free hot dogs. Sporty’s officials will be announcing the winner of Sporty’s Sweepstakes and one lucky customer will be awarded an all-new Cessna Skycatcher […]
Commemorate your first solo
Whether it’s your own first solo or that of a friend or family member, Sporty’s First Solo Commemorative Wooden Plaque will keep that memory vivid. The alder wood, laser-etched plaque is custom engraved with the pilot’s name and airplane on two lines. The words on the plaque read: “Rare is a sense of accomplishment felt […]
Sporty’s introduces Stratus
Sporty’s Pilot Shop has introduced the first completely wire-free weather receiver for the iPad — and it requires no monthly subscription. Stratus combines an ADS-B and GPS receiver into a single unit that wirelessly streams NEXRAD radar, text weather, TFRs and aircraft position to the popular ForeFlight Mobile app for iOS devices. “Stratus delivers exactly […]
Record your flights with NFlightcam Cockpit Video Cameras
Now at Sporty’s are two new models of NFlightcam Cockpit Video cameras ideal for CFIs, students and owners. The NFlightcam is compact and portable, so you can take it on every flight: Record your landing at a unique airport, preserve the memory of your first solo cross-country, or post an aerobatic flight to YouTube. These […]
Sporty’s founder to speak at Wichita Aero Club
General aviation icon Hal Shevers, founder of Sporty’s, will be the featured speaker at this week’s Wichita Aero Club luncheon.The luncheon, slated for March 21 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel at Wichita Airport, begins at noon. Shevers, founder and CEO of Sporty’s Pilot Shop, will talk about his organization’s half-century in aviation and his […]
Free Sun ’n Fun app available from Sporty’s
Sporty’s, in partnership with Sun ’n Fun, has created a mobile app for the 2012 show, which is now available for both Apple and Android devices. The app may be downloaded free at Sportys.com/apps, through the iTunes App store, or Google Play (formerly Android Market). All the information a show-goer needs to travel to and […]
Sporty’s launches new learn to fly course
Sporty’s has launched a new Learn to Fly Course, which provides learning tracks for Private, Recreational and Sport Pilot – or any combination. “This modular approach to learning to fly provides for a more modern and personalized learning experience,” says Sporty’s Academy President Eric Radtke. For one price, Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course provides all […]