Webinar – Flight training and the iPad

Are you a new iPad user or thinking about getting one? This webinar…

Webinar – Pilot’s guide to buying your first airplane

Buying your first airplane is an exhilarating experience. But…

Webinar – ATP training requirements, what you need to know

The ATP certification rule has revamped the requirements and…
WINGS feature

Is WINGS the Answer?

First, I would like to say that I think that the FAA WINGS -…

Runway braking action reports finally make sense

The FAA recently implemented a new system to help pilots better understand how snow and ice affect will affect braking on runways and taxiways, allowing both airport operators and pilots to use a standardized method to identify both the contamination type and how it will affect deceleration, braking and directional control.

A flight jacket tells a story

On a blustery, cold morning, back before I knew what lift was,…

Sporty’s new Flight Gear HP bags show off unique features

Sporty's recently introduced a completely new selection of flight bags for general aviation pilots, called Flight Gear High Performance. These bags have a modern look and some unique new features, but with options for customizing each bag to match the mission.

3 new features on the Learn to Fly app

Sporty's Learn to Fly Course app has three awesome new features that student pilots will love and they don't cost a thing. The free version of the app has access to our Study Buddy test prep and our practice exams for the written test.

Video tip: how to get a modern weather briefing

While you can still call Flight Service for a traditional telephone weather briefing, most pilots prefer to use graphical weather products found online and in mobile apps to get a more contextual view of the weather before a flight. This week's tips looks at several free resources you can access online, including the Aviation Weather Center and the Flight Service website.

Night Moves

In 1976 Bob Seger released “Night Moves”, a song about going…