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  Air Facts Announces Winner of Richard Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots

  Chandler Webb, a 19-year old commercial pilot from Oregon, is the winner of the second annual Richard L. Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots. His article, “Pilot in Command,” was selected as the entry that best answered this year’s writing prompt: “an event that changed or shaped the author’s flying.” Chandler’s article recounts a long cross-country flight with his mother and father that didn’t go as planned, and the valuable lessons he learned.

  By rhoskins Published March 26, 2020 Press Releases

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  Sporty’s Introduces Commercial Pilot Test Prep Course

  Sporty’s latest training course will help pilots earn a Commercial Pilot certificate, an essential step on the way to a job as a flight instructor or an airline pilot. Like all Sporty’s courses, the Commercial Pilot Test Prep Course includes multiple formats for the same low price: iPhone, iPad, Android, and online. Progress always stays in sync between formats, and course access never expires.

  By rhoskins Published March 19, 2020 Press Releases

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  The Sporty’s Foundation Releases its Annual Report for 2019

  The Sporty’s Foundation made bequests totaling $219,500 during 2019 to fulfill its goal to attract young people to the aviation community both as a career and a lifestyle. The Foundation also supports organizations and museums that preserve the rich history of aviation for future generations.

  By rhoskins Published February 21, 2020 Press Releases

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  Sporty’s Collaborates with Patty Wagstaff to Launch New Aerobatics Course

  Sporty’s has partnered with airshow legend Patty Wagstaff to introduce an all-new course that focuses on the art and sport of high-performance flying. Perfect for any pilot who has ever wondered what it’s like to fly a loop or considered taking an upset recovery course, Intro to Aerobatics with Patty Wagstaff puts viewers in the cockpit for a thrilling look at flight beyond straight and level.

  By rhoskins Published February 12, 2020 Press Releases

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  Become a Garmin GTN Master with Sporty’s New Garmin Course

  Sporty’s has partnered with Garmin to provide comprehensive training for GTN 650, GTN 750 and GTN Xi series touchscreen navigators. The GTN Essentials eLearning course brings the Pilot’s Guide to life by incorporating a combination of scenario-based training videos, animations, tips and tricks.

  By rhoskins Published January 23, 2020 Press Releases

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  Call for Entries: The Second Annual Richard Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots

  The Richard Collins family has once again partnered with Sporty’s to offer The Richard Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots. To qualify, the writer must be a pilot (including student pilot) who is 24 years of age or younger. The article must be original, not previously published, and no longer than 1,500 words. The topic should be an event that changed or shaped the author’s flying.

  By rhoskins Published January 16, 2020 Press Releases

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  Sporty’s Awards Flight Crew Scholarship

  Josh Calley of Honeoye Falls, NY, is the latest recipient of a $2,500 scholarship awarded through his membership in Sporty’s Flight Crew program. Josh has accumulated about 40 hours of flying experience and is nearing the completion of his Private pilot training. He is flying a Diamond DA40 through OnCore Aviation at the Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC).

  By rhoskins Published January 8, 2020 Press Releases

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  Airline Captain’s Leather Flight Jacket Available from Sporty’s

  Sporty’s updated Airline Captain’s Jacket brings the classic aviator’s jacket into the 21st century. Developed in cooperation with major airline captains, it has a clean, contemporary appearance and is identical to uniform jackets worn by flight crews around the world. The leather has a soft hand and will gain character with age.

  By rhoskins Published December 19, 2019 Press Releases

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  Add Bluetooth to any aviation headset with the FARO Stealth Audio Link

  The FARO Stealth Audio Link provides an economical way to add Bluetooth to your favorite aviation headset, even if it’s a basic model from 20 years ago. Perfect for getting audio alerts from your favorite app, listening to music on long cross-country flights, or picking up clearances at non-towered airports,

  By rhoskins Published December 12, 2019 Press Releases

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  Earn Automatic FAA WINGS Credit With Sporty’s Courses

  Pilots can now earn FAA WINGS credit automatically from any of Sporty’s 18 training courses, which can help satisfy the requirement for a Flight Review and potentially save money on insurance. Unlike other courses, which require pilots to visit the FAA Safety website, review several pages of training notes, and then take a review quiz, Sporty’s new program provides immediate credit after submitting a brief form within the course.

  By rhoskins Published December 5, 2019 Press Releases