PRESS RELEASES
Sporty’s Adds “New” Airplane to Training Fleet
A remanufactured 1998 Cessna 172R was just added to the Sporty’s Academy training fleet after receiving a thorough makeover. N121UC received a complete propeller-to-tail refurbishment with the goal of inspecting, replacing or repairing each component of the airplane.
Sporty’s Hosts Grand Opening of New Onsite Store with Action-Packed Day
Visitors to Sporty’s now have an expanded, updated an interactive store in which to browse, select and experiment with Sporty’s aviation offerings. The new store is in the atrium of Sporty’s headquarters at Clermont County Airport. The grand opening was celebrated in an all-day airport open house held on Saturday, May 19, 2018.
Organize Your Cockpit with Two New Flight Gear® Kneeboards
As part of Sporty’s extensive line of kneeboards to satisfy any pilot’s particular requirements, Sporty’s offers two new kneeboards in its Flight Gear line. Both can be used with paper charts or an iPad.
Go Ahead – Buy Your Mom a T-shirt
Whether your mom is a pilot, or simply the mother of one, she deserves one of Sporty’s Mom T-shirts. When it comes to “been there, done that,” moms have no fear. Pilot moms are the best and Sporty’s honors them with its relaxed-fit ladies T-shirt which proclaims, “I’m a Mom and a Pilot, Nothing Scares Me.” This light blue T-shirt is constructed with 100% cotton.
Sporty’s and University of Cincinnati – Clermont Celebrate 25 Years of Partnership
For 25 years, Sporty’s Academy has partnered with the University of Cincinnati – Clermont College to offer a two-year associate degree program in aviation technology. At the completion of this degree, students continue their studies transitioning into one of multiple baccalaureate tracks while working as flight instructors at Sporty’s Academy. Graduates will acquire up to 800 hours of total flying experience. This desirable experience and skill set allows graduates to succeed in a variety of aviation career paths.
Sporty’s Partners with Recreational Aviation Foundation for Photo Contest
The first ever back-country flying photo contest is now open for entries. Recreational Aviation Foundation members are urged to submit a photo to Sporty’s showing some aspect of back-country flying. The winning entry will be published on a future cover of Sporty’s Pilot Shop catalog with the winning photographer given a $500 Sporty’s gift card.
Sporty’s Pilot Training Courses Now Subtitled
Sporty’s award-winning Learn to Fly Course and Instrument Rating Course now have complete subtitles. Subtitles are another benefit that makes learning the material easier. Subtitles are particularly helpful to individuals who are not native English speakers. Being able to see the words while you hear them clarifies much if English is not your first language.
Sporty’s Launches All-Access Membership
Sporty’s customers who want continues access to Sporty’s training content and extra benefits beyond Sporty’s unparalled customer service can now sign up to be part of Sporty’s Flight Crew, a customer benefit program with three levels: Basic, Gold, and Platinum.
The Sporty’s Foundation Releases its Annual Report for 2017
The Sporty’s Foundation made bequests totaling $284,900 during 2017 to fulfill its goal to attract young people to the aviation community both as a career and a lifestyle. The Foundation has issued its most recent Annual Report, detailing activities and bequests during 2017 and may be seen online at SportysFoundation.org.