Sporty’s newest video, “WAAS Approaches,” simplifies the technology and demonstrates how to fly several different types of WAAS approaches on the Garmin G1000 and the Garmin 430W/530W. “WAAS Approaches” gives pilots the knowledge and practical skills necessary to fly these GPS procedures with confidence, Sporty’s officials promise. Topics such as the difference between LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, […]
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Sporty’s Fly-In set for May 16
Sporty’s Sweepstakes airplane, a new Cessna Skyhawk with Garmin’s Synthetic Vision Technology, will be awarded May 16 during Sporty’s Annual Fly-In. “We decided to incorporate our sweepstakes drawing into our fly-in to share with our customers the excitement of awarding a brand-new airplane,” said Sporty’s President Michael Wolf. “Of course, you don’t have to be […]
Hands-free pilot’s light available
A flexible neck flashlight with a super-bright red or white LED is now available from Sporty’s. The light’s flexible 3-inch neck can be twisted and turned to illuminate charts or for emergency panel lighting. An included clip allows the light to be attached to a hat, shirt or a seat belt so the light can […]
Engine preheating streamlined
Sporty’s SureStart Electric Pre-Heater weighs just 16 pounds, yet provides 20,000 BTUs of heat, capable of preheating most aircraft engines from 10°F to starting temperature in only 45 minutes, according to Sporty’s officials. The SureStart Electric Pre-Heater plugs into a standard 110v outlet and uses less than 15 amps. Available exclusively from Sporty’s, the SureStart […]