Breathe a Sigh of Relief with Sporty’s Oxygen Organizer

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Sporty’s Oxygen Organizer.

Sporty’s Oxygen Organizer.

No more tangled hoses

Storing oxygen masks, hoses, and cannulas normally ends in a big ball of bent hoses, rubber bands and weird looking connectors protruding out at odd angles.  Keeping the mess contained should not have to involve buying new hoses every year.

Sporty’s Oxygen Organizer is just the right size to keep all your oxygen accessories in order.  An internal mesh pocket provides separation for up to two hose assemblies, and a lanyard makes it easy to hang from your oxygen cylinder when not in use. A clear front window allows you to see the contents of the case, and provides a spot for labeling.

Sporty’s Oxygen Organizer [1829A] is available for $12.95, $9.95 for two or more, and may be ordered at sportys.com or by calling 1-800-SPORTYS.
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Sporty’s Launches Flying Club Rebate Program

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Members earn money for their flying clubs with Sporty’s purchases

Sporty's Flying Club

Earn 5% cash back with Sporty’s Flying Club

Members of bona fide flying clubs will now receive a 5% rebate on any Sporty’s purchase, which will be paid to their flying clubs on a quarterly basis. There is no fee for this program; flying clubs simply register with Sporty’s.

“We are in support of any initiative that spurs pilots to fly more and keeps the price of flying down,” says Sporty’s President Michael Wolf. “Individuals who belong to flying clubs will make their normal purchases while supplying their flying clubs with revenue to defray club operating expenses.”

To participate in Sporty’s Flying Club Rebate Initiative, each flying club registers with Sporty’s at sportys.com/flyingclub. Part of the registration process is to supply a copy of the bylaws, which must include a provision that the flying club is accepting new members.

Then the flying club provides a list of members, including their email address, and these members are registered as being associated with a particular club. When a purchase is made, the flying club member does not have to use any code or password; they will be automatically recognized as a registered participant. Rebate checks will be issued quarterly to the flying club.

Flying clubs will be able to earn up to $5,000 a year through Sporty’s program. Clubs can add new members at any time and will be asked twice a year to review their registered club members to delete those individuals who are no longer affiliated with a particular club.

“AOPA’s work to encourage the growth of flying clubs was the impetus for our program,” adds Wolf. “We see this program as a way to strengthen flying clubs by giving them an opportunity to earn a rebate simply by their members making their aviation purchases at Sporty’s.”

Flying clubs interested in additional revenue can also sign up to become a Sporty’s dealer. This simple and flexible program allows flying clubs to sell training videos, flight bags and much more, with attractive wholesale pricing.

To sign up for Sporty’s Flying Club Rebate Program, visit sportys.com/flyingclub. To sign up for Sporty’s Dealer Program, visit sportys.com/dealer.

 

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Sectional Charts: not just for the cockpit

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Sporty’s Custom Framed Sectional Charts are a great conversation starter

Sporty's Wright Bros. Framed Chart

Sporty’s Wright Bros. Framed Chart

The most popular and colorful aviation charts are available framed from Sporty’s Wright Bros. Collection. Beginning with a sectional chart and specified city or airport of your choosing, Sporty’s in-house framing department will smooth out the folds then mount and frame the chart in a stylish black frame.

Ready to display, it is perfect for the office, game room, or flight planning area. Dimensions will vary depending on the area specified, but the approximate size of the framed chart will be between 16” x 20” and 18” x 24” in either a horizontal or vertical orientation. The framed chart comes with attached hanging wire.

“This is not only a helpful planning tool, but a great way to get non-pilots interested in aviation,” says John Zimmerman, Sporty’s vice president.

Wright Bros. Collection Framed Sectional Charts [22203W] are available for $89.99 and may be ordered online at sportys.com or by calling 1-800-SPORTYS. Please allow two weeks for delivery.

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IFR Communications Available from Sporty’s

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This updated video transports you to three IFR flights

IFR Communications gives today’s instrument pilot a real-world look at IFR operations through all phases of flight.

IFR Communications gives today’s instrument pilot a real-world look at IFR operations through all phases of flight.

Sporty’s IFR Communications demonstrates real-world flying and communicating in the IFR system by taking you on three separate flights in a variety of airplanes all with the goal of improving your communication skills.

The first real-world flight is in a Cessna Skyhawk equipped for VOR navigation, followed by a flight in a Garmin G1000-equipped Cessna Skylane and finally in a high-performance Piper Malibu Mirage. These three flights incorporate several types of airports ranging from a rural, non-towered airport to Chicago’s heavily traveled Midway.

“We’ve updated this popular program with new material covering specific communications scenarios such as what’s required when entering a hold,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “We’ve also totally revamped the high-performance Malibu Mirage segment to show how to communicate during departure, en route, approach and ground operations at a high-density airport.”

With this program, the demands of each flight and how the pilots effectively manage all available resources to complete each flight are demonstrated. This program conveniently includes an IFR communications refresher, including emergency communication procedures.

“IFR Communications does more than provide knowledge, however,” says Zimmerman. “This app will bring added confidence to your flying, making you a better instrument pilot regardless of experience.”

IFR Communications is also available as a DVD which includes an MP3 audio file for listening on the go and MP4 video file to watch on your mobile device. The DVD [D993A], digital download [E993A] or iPhone/iPad app [90007A] are each available for $34.99 and may be purchased or downloaded at sportys.com or by calling 1-800-SPORTYS.

 

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Sporty’s Academy Named Outstanding Flight School by AOPA

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Customer-centric flight training makes for a positive experience2013 FTEXCELLENCE_OFS

Sporty’s Academy is an Outstanding Flight School for 2013 based on an Aircraft Owner and Pilots Association (AOPA) survey of individuals who experienced flight training in the past 24 months. Eric Radtke, president of Sporty’s Academy, will accept the award at AOPA’s Flight Training and Pilot Community Summit on October 9 in Fort Worth, TX preceding AOPA’s Aviation Summit.

“We have worked hard to create a customer-centric flight training experience at Sporty’s,” says Radtke. “We believe in modular training and manageable goal setting for our students. We have created a robust airport community where students and customers can interact and garner support from fellow pilots.”

Sporty’s success may also be measured by its 0% drop-out rate, which means, that in the past 24 months no student has dropped out between first solo and successful checkride.

One of Sporty’s more successful training initiatives is its “Finish Up” program where a student who has dropped out of flight training at another flight school gets back in and devotes the time necessary to earn his or her certificate. The Finish Up training is a program that is custom designed for each individual student based on past experience and future goals.

“Our Finish Up program has drawn students from all over the United States,” says Radtke. “Sad to say that the pool of prospects for this program is a large one, so one by one we’ll turn these prospects into pilots.”

For more information on training at Sporty’s Academy or its Finish Up program, please visit www.sportysacademy.com.

 

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Continue the Christmas Tradition

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Sporty’s limited-edition Christmas ornament ready for 2013

The RV-12 is featured on Sporty’s 2013 Crystal Christmas Ornament.

The RV-12 is featured on Sporty’s 2013 Crystal Christmas Ornament.

When you’re a pilot, even your Christmas tree reflects your love of aviation. Sporty’s Christmas Ornament is an annual tradition for pilots, flight schools, FBOs and aviation enthusiasts. The Van’s RV-12 is the star of this year’s elegantly etched crystal ornament.

The latest model from famed aircraft designer Richard VanGrunsven, the RV-12 is a two-seat all-metal side-by-side airplane with a large cabin and superb visibility. It’s also the 2014 Sporty’s sweepstakes airplane.

“We chose the RV-12 for this year’s ornament since Van’s has more than 8,000 completed RV aircraft over the past 40 years,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “It’s amazing that an airplane originally manufactured on a small farm in Oregon has led to a global following with RVs based in 45 countries.”

This custom-etched Ornament includes a bright red ribbon for hanging and is boxed for gift giving. Sporty’s 2013 Crystal Christmas Ornament [9833A] is available for $24.95 and may be ordered at sportys.com or by calling 1-800-SPORTYS.

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Secure Your Devices in the Cockpit

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A place for everything and everything in its place…

An organized cockpit relies on all devices being visible and available for use.

An organized cockpit relies on all devices being visible and available for use.

The Pilot Pocket is the answer to where to stow small valuable items such as a Bluetooth GPS or cellphone in the cockpit. Unsecured items can be a danger in flight and even become lost when you need to verify your GPS signal or make a last minute call before takeoff.

“The Pilot Pocket is a simple holder that can keep a Bluetooth GPS conveniently in view or a cellphone out of the way but still within easy reach,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “The Pilot Pocket helps maintain an organized cockpit.”

The Pilot Pocket secures firmly to any smooth plastic or glass window surface with its three suction cup design. Each suction cup has a pull-off tab, making it easy to detach and reattach. It’s perfect for airplane renters.

Precision-cut openings on the bottom and both sides of the Pilot Pocket easily allow for connecting power cables and chargers to a variety of Bluetooth GPS units and cell phones while keeping the cockpit organized. The Pilot Pocket PLUS is a larger unit with room for two pens and a slot to hang sunglasses.

Constructed of high quality, transparent acrylic that is strong, resistant to scratches and won’t discolor in sunlight, the Pilot Pocket has a convenient temperature conversion chart printed on its face for easy in-flight reference.

The Pilot Pocket [#9471A] measures 3.75″H x 5″W x 1.25″D  can hold a GPS or cell phone up to 2.75″ wide and 1″ thick and  is available for $17.95.  The Pilot Pocket PLUS [#8020A] measures 4″H x 6″W x 1.25″D can hold a cell phone or GPS up to 3 1/16″ wide and 1″ thick and is available for $22.95 . Both may be ordered at sportys.com or by calling 1-800-SPORTYS.

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The Sporty’s Foundation Concludes Successful Second Quarter Bequests

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Philanthropy remains a core value at Sporty’s

For the second quarter of 2013, The Sporty’s Foundation made bequests in the amount of $35,498 to groups and organizations promoting youth programs, making the 2013 total to date $73,996.

The top program was EAA’s Next Step, a year-round initiative in partnership with EAA, where Young Eagles are encouraged to continue their aviation training by accessing Sporty’s Complete Learn to Fly course online at no charge.

“The Sporty’s Foundation works with many organizations that are dedicated to ensuring a next generation of pilots and technicians,” says Sporty’s Founder and Chairman Hal Shevers. “That support might go for anything from scholarships to museum exhibits.”

Other recipients of The Sporty’s Foundation’s second quarter bequests include disbursement of scholarship funds for the University of Cincinnati Professional Pilot Training Program and Women in Aviation, International; the Air and Space Museum; Youth Aviation Adventure; and the AOPA Foundation.

Launched in March 2007, The Sporty’s Foundation funds programs that work to educate young people on the excitement and life-enhancing potential of general aviation.

For more information on The Sporty’s Foundation, the programs it supports, or to donate online, visit SportysFoundation.org.

E6B: A Pilot’s Favorite App

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Sporty’s app enhanced for greater utility 

Sporty’s upgraded E6B app features an all-new design for faster calculations.

Sporty’s upgraded E6B app features an all-new design for faster calculations.

Sporty’s best-selling E6B app has now been updated and improved, with new features and an all-new design. This powerful app includes all the features of the traditional E6B, including 22 aviation functions, 20 conversions, and complete timer features. Version 2.0 of the app adds a quick-access favorites list, a redesigned interface and an all-new weight and balance calculator. The E6B app is available for Apple’s iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.

“Based on pilot feedback, we’ve made the E6B app faster and easier to navigate, all while adding new features,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “The app is written by pilots for pilots, so it features an intuitive menu layout and plain English explanations.”

The powerful new weight and balance function allows pilots to store custom aircraft templates for each airplane they fly. After initial setup, calculating gross weight or CG takes just a few seconds. Additionally, pilots can group frequently used features into a favorites list to be more easily accessible.

“The app saves data as it’s entered, and data can be used across functions, so pilots will spend less time entering data and more time flying,” adds Zimmerman.

The E6B app is not just for student pilots. Experienced pilots will come to rely on a number of features such as Top of Descent, Specific Range and Planned Mach #. The timer can be set to count up or down to time approaches, holds or switching fuel tanks. A clock shows Home, Local and Zulu time.

“We’ve also made some upgrades to the Conversions feature,” says Zimmerman. “It’s easy to convert nautical miles to statute miles, Celsius to Fahrenheit and lots of other handy conversions.”

Sporty’s E6B App [#91000] is available for $9.99 and may be downloaded on the iTunes App Store or at sportys.com/apps.

 

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Garmin Avionics for Experimental Aircraft Available from Sporty’s

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Custom panels with installation also part of new product suite

Homebuilders can trust Sporty’s for their new or upgraded avionics.

Homebuilders can trust Sporty’s for their new or upgraded avionics.

Sporty’s Pilot Shop and its on-site avionics shop, Cincinnati Avionics, have partnered to offer the complete line of Garmin panel-mount avionics for experimental aircraft.  Individual Garmin components are available from Sporty’s with a basic wiring harness or with custom installation from Cincinnati Avionics at Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport.

“Our experience with Garmin avionics is diverse and extensive,” says Cincinnati Avionics President Chuck Gallagher.  “Our specialty has always been small aircraft, so our installers are able to offer sound advice or provide a custom installation quote.”

Your experimental aircraft can now have a panel to rival any production airplane.  Whether it’s the new G3X glass cockpit or an audio panel or transponder, Sporty’s makes it possible to finish your airplane project on time and on budget.  Available from Sporty’s are the Garmin GTX 327 and GTX23ES transponders; the GTN 650 and 750 GPS/NAV/COM; the GMA 240 audio panel, and the G3X glass cockpit.

For those considering installation services, Cincinnati Avionics uses state-of-the-art tooling including the latest in vertical milling technology and computer-aided design to precisely manufacture a custom panel.

The complete line of Garmin avionics for experimental aircraft may be seen at sportys.com/experimental.  For questions or installation quotes, email [email protected] or call (513) 735.9595.

 

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