PRESS RELEASES
Sporty’s is Bigger and Better at Sun ‘n Fun
Sporty’s has expanded its exhibit space and is now located in outdoor space, N100 in the area north of the main exhibit hangars. This expansion provides space for more products, more demonstrations and more displays, along with much-needed additional elbow-room for shoppers.
Sporty’s Flight Instructor Rebate Program
$25 gift card awarded for each course sold Sporty’s Pilot Shop announced today that flight and ground instructors may now earn a $25 Sporty’s Gift Card each time one of their students buys a Sporty’s complete pilot course – available for Private, Sport, Recreational and Instrument training. In order to qualify for the valuable rewards, […]
Sporty’s 10th Annual Fly-In to be Held May 17
Sporty’s annual Fly-In will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport. In addition to the usual festivities, at this year’s Fly-In, the winner of Sporty’s 2014 Van’s RV-12 sweepstakes airplane will be announced at noon.
A New Way to Look at Checklists
Sporty’s Aircraft Checklists for iPhone and iPad, powered by Qref®, are expertly designed and written procedures specifically for your aircraft. The same award-winning content found in the Qref printed checklists are now available in a customizable, easy-access app.
Sporty’s Instrument Proficiency Check Updated
Sporty’s Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) program has been revamped and updated with new and valuable information for active instrument pilots. New video, graphics and animations tackle such topics as regulations, required instrument inspections, IFR clearances and aircraft equipment required for IFR flight.
Show Off Your Wings
When you’re a pilot, you want people to know. Sporty’s now offers a Pilot Wings Backpack that can be used either as a flight bag or simply your everyday carryall. This backpack provides great organizational pockets and is light enough to wear for extended periods of time.
GoPro Hero 3+ Prop Filter and Audio Cable Now Available
Sporty’s and NFlightcam have released a filter for the new GoPro Hero3+ video camera that reduces propeller blur. Attached to the outside of the camera, this filter will make it easy to shoot straight out the front of the cockpit without ugly lines.
Low Profile Wood Chocks from Sporty’s
Sporty’s introduces Low Profile Wood Chocks that fit all aircraft, including Cirrus and new Cessna aircraft with wheel pants low to the ground.
Sporty’s FAR/AIM Goes Mobile
Your flight bag just got lighter due to the availability of the FAR/AIM as an app. You won’t have to lug that heavy book around with you anymore. Whatever regulation you need to review or clarify is now at your fingertips on your iPhone or iPad.