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  New Flight Gear iPad Kneeboard Features Universal Design

  Kneeboards have changed drastically over the last 30 years. Once used for charts and flight plan forms, kneeboards are now used to hold the most trusted navigational tool: an iPad, or tablet. To meet the evolving needs of pilots, Sporty’s has redesigned our most popular kneeboard. The Flight Gear iPad Bi-fold kneeboard has been updated based on pilot feedback, to include movable brackets that allow for almost any iPad/tablet case combination and more flexible organization options.

  By rhoskins Published November 20, 2020 Press Releases

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  Sporty’s Celebrates 15 Years on YouTube With Expanded Content

  Sporty’s is celebrating 15 years on YouTube with its most ambitious schedule of content yet. Over 150 new videos have been uploaded so far in 2020, ranging from in-depth product reviews and technical how-tos to flight training tips and webinar recordings. Pilots have responded, with the channel receiving over 3.6 million views in less than a year.

  By rhoskins Published November 13, 2020 Press Releases

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  Deck the Halls with a Cherokee

  Sporty’s Crystal Christmas Ornament is an annual tradition for pilots, flight schools, FBOs, and aviation enthusiasts. This year’s ornament, the 36th in the series, features the Piper Cherokee.  

  By rhoskins Published November 4, 2020 Press Releases

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  Sporty’s Introduces 2021 Learn to Fly Course

  he latest version of Sporty’s award winning Learn to Fly Course adds a host of features to help pilots save time and money during flight training. From passing the knowledge test to flying safely after the checkride, it’s a complete companion for student pilots and rusty pilots alike. The course is available on multiple platforms, including iOS and Android devices, and a one time purchase includes lifetime access.

  By rhoskins Published October 22, 2020 Press Releases

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  Cessna 172 Skyhawk PlaneTag™

  The Cessna 172 Skyhawk, first introduced by the Cessna Aircraft Company in 1955, is the most popular single-engine aircraft ever built. More 172s have been produced than any other aircraft and it still remains in production today.

  By rhoskins Published September 23, 2020 Press Releases

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  New Flight Gear Charging Cables

  Pilots have plenty of batteries to keep charged these days, from iPads to smartphones to portable ADS-B receivers. There are a lot of options when it comes to selecting a charging cable, but how many of them actually work?  Inferior charging cables can tangle, break and even cause interference with avionics.

  By rhoskins Published September 3, 2020 Press Releases

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  New Flight Gear Sunglasses Are Made for Flying

  Sporty’s new Flight Gear Captain’s Sunglasses are loaded with pilot friendly features. These high-quality sunglasses are lightweight yet durable which make them perfect for those long cross country flights. The non-polarized lenses are ideal for viewing iPads or phones, and won’t cause instruments to fade at certain viewing angles. The iconic Aviator style provides ultimate coverage and sun protection. 

  By rhoskins Published August 11, 2020 Press Releases

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  The Sporty’s Foundation supports EAA with $25,000 Matching Fund Donation

  With the cancellation of this year’s AirVenture, pilots were unable to attend the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration and EAA lost revenue that helps support its important work for general aviation and youth programs. In the spirit of supporting general aviation and helping EAA, Sporty’s launched a matching funds campaign through The Sporty’s Foundation.  This fundraiser was supported by Sporty’s customers throughout the month of July during Sporty’s Virtual Air Show.

  By rhoskins Published August 5, 2020 Press Releases

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  Sporty’s Launches Second Aerobatics Course with Patty Wagstaff

  Five months after announcing a partnership to develop online aerobatics training, Sporty’s and Patty Wagstaff have introduced a second course, Basic Aerobatics. This detailed course is a great complement to in-airplane training and explores three essential aerobatic maneuvers in all their varieties: loops, rolls, and spins.

  By rhoskins Published July 31, 2020 Press Releases

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  Sporty’s Awards Next Flight Crew Scholarship

  Jeff Goodsill of Sudbury, MA, is the recipient of Sporty’s latest $2,500 flying scholarship awarded through his membership in Sporty’s Flight Crew program. Jeff is a Private pilot working toward his Instrument Rating and is flying a Cessna 172 Skyhawk through the Aero Club of New England at the Hanscom Field Airport in Bedford, MA (KBED).

  By rhoskins Published July 21, 2020 Press Releases