FlyGIRL Expands its Collection

New apparel now available at Sporty’s

The flyGIRL brand encourages girls and women to make their dream of flight real. A portion of every flyGIRL sale supports flyGIRL’s own scholarship fund which awards $5,000 to a woman who is pursuing flight training.

These new items have been added to the flyGIRL collection for 2019.

The flyGIRL Youth Girls T-Shirt is made from a 50/50 blend of polyester and cotton that makes this t-shirt soft and durable. It features a removable tag for comfort and is available in sizes small, medium, and large in heathered navy and grey frost. Perfect for a young co-pilot.

The flyGIRL ½ Zip Pullover has a soft-brushed backing and moisture control for year-round comfort. The pullover comes in red, white or navy, is tag-free, has raglan sleeves and a handwarmer. The flyGIRL logo is embroidered on the left chest. Like all flyGIRL women’s shirts, the Zip Pullover comes in sizes small through extra-large.

The flyGIRL Scoop-Neck T-Shirt is perfect for the cockpit. With the logo applied via Therma-Flex™, this shirt is 100% polyester jersey with a contoured silhouette and contrasting raglan sleeves.

The flyGIRL 3/4 Sleeve T-Shirt is made for lounging on cooler days. The flyGIRL logo is applied with Therma-Flex. The shirt is made from spun cotton with a tagless neck and raglan sleeves with contrasting colors on the shoulders.

The flyGIRL Ladies Hat is made to fit a woman’s head. It has a soft feel and appearance and a shorter bill for a better fit. The flyGIRL logo is embroidered on the front.

The FlyGirl Youth Girls T-Shirt [9251A] is available for $19.95. The flyGIRL 1/2 Zip Pullover [2007A] is available for $42.95. The flyGIRL Scoop Neck T-Shirt [2020A] is available for $24.95. The flyGIRL 3/4 Sleeve T-Shirt [2028] is available for $29.95. The flyGirl Ladies Hat [2064A] is available for $19.95. These new items, along with other flyGIRL merchandise may be purchased at sportys.com/flygirl or by calling 800-SPORTYS.

 

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Don’t Depend on Santa – Buy yourself a Leather Jacket

It’s the holidays – treat yourself to the pilot jacket you’ve always wanted

Your pilot persona isn’t complete until you have a pilot’s leather jacket. You’ve earned it; you deserve it – and these two jackets from Sporty’s have earned four stars plus from pilots who own one.

The Classic Leather Bomber Jacket was designed more than 80 years ago as the original A-2 and was standard issue. Since then, generations of pilots have made this jacket a cultural icon, crafted with the original Mil-Spec #A2-98 as a guide.

The leather is long-lasting and easy to clean. With brass zippers and lined hand warmer pockets, this jacket has a loose fit with a tight-fitting waist to block the wind. The three-piece underarm gusset makes for easy arm movements.

The Modern Leather Flight Jacket updates the classic A-2. Officially referred to as the AN-J-3, this modern jacket removed the epaulets and added a bi-swing back and underarm gusset to make it easier to move around the cockpit. This jacket is crafted from darker brown leather, with a full cut for a looser fit. Along with the hand warmer pockets, this jacket has an inside snap-close pocket.

“Either of these jackets will look great on any pilot,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “Add a pair of aviator sunglasses and you’ll be the sharpest pilot on the airport.”

Sporty’s also offers a complete jacket restoration service, ensuring your jacket will last for decades.

Both jackets come in sizes Small to 2XL with additional long sizes available in the larger sizes. For a limited time The Classic Leather Bomber Jacket [3051A] and the Modern Leather Flight Jacket [6487A] are each available for $225 which is $100 off the normal retail price of $325.00. All Sporty’s products may be ordered at sportys.com or by calling 1-800-SPORTYS.

 

 

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

$2,500 award for a pilot up to age 24

The Richard Collins family has 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 may reflect any aspect of general aviation flying.

The winning article will be published in Air Facts, the publication Richard’s father Leighton founded in 1938 and which was relaunched eight years ago by Sporty’s as an online magazine. The articles will be judged by a panel of three: Richard Collins, Jr., J. Mac McClellan, and Amy Laboda.

“Mac worked with Richard for nearly 40 years, and Amy was hired by Richard for her first full-time aviation writing position,” says Sporty’s Vice President and Air Facts Editor John Zimmerman. “Over the years, many young pilots were hired and mentored by Richard.”

The winning article will be published in Air Facts while its writer, the Richard L. Collins Scholar, will receive a check for $2,500. The prize will be awarded during the 2019 Sun’n Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, FL.

Articles may be submitted now through March 1, 2019, and sent in as Word document to [email protected].  In addition, young pilots are required to submit a 100-word bio to accompany their articles.

“This writing prize honors two passions of my father – Air Facts and finding new writing talent among young pilots,” says Richard’s son, Rich. “My sisters, Charlotte and Sarah, and I are honored to not only help fund this prize, but to help to continue my father’s legacy. We know this effort would make him happy.”

 

Winter’s Coming: Stay Warm with Flight Outfitters’ Bush Pilot Jacket

It’s the bomber jacket for the modern pilot

Designed specifically with pilots in mind, Flight Outfitters’ Bush Pilot Jacket is essential equipment as its rugged exterior blocks out wind and rain, and can stand up to almost any abuse. Equally as comfortable as it is tough, the Bush Pilot Jacket has a quilted body lining and Sherpa accents for warmth.

Pilots will appreciate the pleated bi-swing action, which makes it easy to move one’s arms in the cockpit without restriction. A zippered chest pocket is ideal for storing sunglasses or displaying a ramp ID.

“As for warmth during those freezing pre-flights, this jacket has two lined hand-warmer pockets and a quilted lining,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “It’s already a favorite among the pilots at Sporty’s.”

More pilot-centric features include adjustable snap side tabs to give you breathing room during long flights. Large cuffs easily accommodate oversized pilot watches and gloves. Three inside chest pockets organize your cell phone and other small accessories.

The sturdiness of the Bush Pilot Jacket is assured with its long-lasting construction including the super duty cotton duck water resistant fabric, double-needle stitched seams, and a heavy duty brass front zipper.

Flight Outfitters Bush Pilot Jacket [2744A] is available in men’s sizes small through extra-extra large and may be ordered for $99.95 at sportys.com or by calling 800-SPORTYS.

 

 

 

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Flight Gear Quick Case Now Available

The perfect bag for CFIs and airplane owners

Sporty’s newest offering in its Flight Gear line of bags is the Quick Case, the ideal bag for a short flight where you need just the minimum of items in your flight bag.

The Flight Gear Quick Case is a small, easy-to-handle bag that was made with the modern pilot in mind. The Quick Case will keep your gear organized and easily accessible in flight with a symmetrical design that opens in the middle to drape over a seat or exposed tube.

Each side of the Quick Case has room for a headset, an iPad or logbook, a flashlight or fuel tester, and a pen or pencil. Three additional mesh pockets store charging cables, car keys or other small objects.

“The small footprint of this bag makes it really handy to sit on the floor between the front seats of a Cessna, or you can open up the center portion and put it over the headrest of your empty copilot seat,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman.

Measuring 10”w x 10”d x 11”h, the Flight Gear Quick Case [7869A] is available for $34.95 at sportys.com or by calling 1-800-SPORTYS.

 

 

 

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