PRESS RELEASES
SP-400 Hand-held NAV/COM Gets Upgraded Screen, Lower Price
Sporty’s popular SP-400 Hand-held NAV/COM has been upgraded so it’s even more reliable for pilots in the cockpit. A new screen features a brighter display and a glare-reducing face, making it easier to read in direct sunlight. Plus, improved contrast allows for a larger viewing angle, making it ideal for mounting on a suction cup or a kneeboard. The retail price has also been reduced to $369.
Turn Your Smartphone into a Wind Meter
Now your smartphone can display real-time wind readings simply by plugging this compact meter into your phone’s headset jack and downloading a free app. The app gives you a clear overview of average, actual and maximum wind speed, as well as a real time graph.
Breathe a Sigh of Relief with Sporty’s Oxygen Organizer
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 Launches Flying Club Rebate Program
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.
Sectional Charts: not just for the cockpit
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.
IFR Communications Available from Sporty’s
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.
Sporty’s Academy Named Outstanding Flight School by AOPA
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.
Continue the Christmas Tradition
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.
Secure Your Devices in the Cockpit
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.