PRESS RELEASES
Earn your ForeFlight checkout with Sporty’s updated course
Sporty’s recommends regular recurrent training on your favorite electronic flight bag app to stay proficient. To support that effort, the company has completely remade and re-edited its ForeFlight training program to bring it up to date with the latest version of the App.
Holiday Gift Suggestions
Recognizing it is already December in Magazine land while our electronic media friends are now considering holiday gift sections, here are some suggestions for items that we know your readers would enjoy both reading about and receiving.
Sporty’s Forming 2016 Classes for ATP-CTP Training from ABX Air
Now in its third year, Sporty’s is offering FAA-approved Airline Transport Pilot Certified Training Programs (ATP-CTP) from ABX Air, and registration is now open for classes starting in January and February, 2016. Because of the popularity of this course, additional capacity has been added throughout 2016.
Updated iPad Kneeboard Adapts for Any Cockpit
With thousands of pilots flying with iPads, the accessories are constantly being field-tested. So it was with Sporty’s best-selling iPad kneeboard, which has been enhanced and improved through customer feedback.
Tis the Season for Sporty’s Annual Christmas Ornament
Sporty’s Crystal Christmas Ornament is an annual tradition for pilots, flight schools, FBOs, and aviation enthusiasts. This year’s ornament, the 31st in the series, features the iconic V-Tail Bonanza.
Sporty’s Hosts Young Eagle Flights for Employees’ Families
On Saturday, September 19, 2015, Sporty’s held its own Young Eagles day to provide flights to 14 children and siblings of employees. The Young Eagles flights took place in the company’s Cessna 172s and Piper Aztec and were piloted by Sporty’s employees.
A New Carbon Monoxide Monitor Made for the Cockpit
Carbon monoxide is a serious threat to general aviation pilots, but regular household monitors don’t make the cut. That’s why Sporty’s is proud to introduce the TOCSIN 3 Cockpit Monitor, an advanced single gas detector specifically designed for the cockpit. It combines a rugged design with advanced sensor resolution and customizable options. Advanced micro-processing capability allows for quick unit configuration adjustments, and the large back-lit display shows ambient air CO levels in parts-per-million (ppm) and can detect CO from 0 to 500 ppm.
Sporty’s Creates Flight Gear® Bag Especially for CFIs
Now flight instructors have a sturdy flight bag that will make their jobs easier. This compact bag will hold their headset along with other aviation accessories, but remains lightweight and perfect for short flights.
Protect Your Eyes – and Read the Fine Print
Three new aviator-style sunglasses will help pilots who need “cheaters” to read in the cockpit. These sunglasses are both stylish and functional and feature integrated reading lenses.