Designed to honor aviation’s most unforgettable rite of passage, the picture frame features pilot wings and an inspirational inscription: “The first solo is the only flight you take off as a student and land as a pilot.”
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Light up your home or hangar
Sporty’s Aviation Gifts has introduced solar-powered runway and taxiway replica lights for pilots to use at home or in the hangar.
Sporty’s reveals winners of young pilots writing contest
The stories of a soaring competition and a disappointing first solo are the winners of the 2025 Richard L. Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots.
Sporty’s introduces the Flight Gear Cooler Caddy
Sporty’s has introduced the Flight Gear Cooler Caddy, a cooler, drink caddy, and iPad storage rolled into one product.
Sporty’s releases spiral-bound ACS
Sporty’s has introduced the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot in a spiral-bound format that allows pilots to lay them flat for easy studying and note-taking as they prepare for their check rides.
Sporty’s introduces new tie-down kit
According to Sporty’s officials, the new kit provides tie-down components for paved facilities and backcountry grass strips.
Veteran pilot honored as Master Pilot
The award is bestowed upon pilots who have had 50 or more years of safe flying.
Sporty’s introduces Cockpit Hook
Pilots can hang flight bags, headsets, oxygen bags, or other small accessories, on the hook, which can be placed on the front or back of a seat.
Sporty’s updates Instrument Rating course
Sporty’s Instrument Rating Course has been updated for 2025, with a number of enhancements, including the introduction of AI tools, new video-based training content, and test prep updates.