PRESS RELEASES
Sporty’s Continues its Christmas Tradition
Sporty’s Crystal Christmas Ornament is an annual tradition for pilots, flight schools, FBOs, and aviation enthusiasts. This year’s ornament, the 32nd in the series, features the iconic Cessna 140. Created from crystal, the Cessna 140 is etched on the ornament along with “Christmas 2016.”
Sporty’s Hot Dog Cookout, Every Saturday
Looking for a fun destination for a weekend flight? Put Sporty’s on your list. Every Saturday between noon and 2pm, we grill hot dogs, metts and brats in appreciation of our customers.
Sun ‘n Fun
Visit Sporty’s new location at Sun ‘n Fun. We will be in a large tent outside of Hangar A. Stop by for a personal demo of the latest pilot supplies. Plus, we’ll be offering a variety of seminars during the week. More
Hal Shevers Awarded “Difference Maker” from Cincinnati Business Aviation Symposium
On September 29, 2016, the Cincinnati Business Aviation Symposium (CBAS) bestowed its inaugural “Difference Maker” award on Sporty’s Founder and Chairman Hal Shevers. Calling Hal “the obvious choice,” the award was presented to recognize the many contributions Hal has made to significantly improve the aviation industry.
Pilot Wings Watch Perfect for Pilots
Tracking current time and zulu time is an important feature in a pilot’s watch, and this custom Timex® watch combines that feature with a rugged, look and feel. The watch’s analog and digital options can handle any two time zones.
Sporty’s Ushers in Autumn Flying Season with Lots of Activity
Summer may be waning, but Sporty’s is keeping pilots active – locally and internationally – with five separate events at Clermont County Airport.
Sporty’s Flying with ForeFlight Updated for ForeFlight 8
Flying with ForeFlight enables pilots to stay proficient with their favorite electronic flight bag app. Now this course has been updated to include changes effective with ForeFlight 8.
Sporty’s Partners with Unmanned Safety Institute to Provide UAS Training
Sporty’s and the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) offer two online courses which provide comprehensive training for individuals involved in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). USI is the world’s leading provider of safety education and training services for UAS, with years of experience both as pilots, as operators, and as educators.
New Flight Gear Timer Focuses on Simplicity
A timer is still one of the most useful tools a pilot can carry in his flight bag, for timing fuel burn, cross country waypoints or instrument approaches. Sporty’s new Flight Gear Timer is an affordable and reliable design that doesn’t require a long instruction manual. A full 10-digit keypad makes it fast and easy to enter exact times, and a large screen is well-suited to busy cockpits.