Video: Paragliding at 18,000 feet

Parachutes are usually used to go down, but as Paul Guschlbauer shows in this incredible video, they can also be used to go up. After flying his Super Cub to Sun Valley, Idaho, he goes flying in his paraglider for an epic trip over the mountains - and has the GPS logs to prove it!

Sporty’s webinar: Behind the Scenes with Sporty’s 2019 Learn to Fly Course

Take a deep dive into Sporty's 2019 courses and see a demonstration…

Ask a CFI: dangers of distracted flying (video)

Welcome to the third episode in our new video series, Ask A Sporty's CFI, where we talk to the 25 flight instructors we have on staff at Sporty's Academy to get their tips for safer and smoother flying. In this installment, hear from Chief Instructor Eric Radtke, who shares his thoughts on distracted flying and the importance of a thoughtful plan for taxi, takeoff and departure.

Friday photo: father/son flight and pilot anniveraries

The moment: Father/son flight and pilot anniversaries The…

What’s in your flight bag, episode 3

In this series, we ask the pilots at Sporty's what gear they carry when they go flying. This episode features Doug Ranly, a private pilot and Sporty's Catalog Manager.

Video: coast to coast in a Cessna 172

Flying across the country in a Cessna 172? It takes patience and flexibility, but it's fun, educational, and surprisingly easy. Ride along in this video as two pilots make that trip, including some beautiful mountain views. The ultimate goal? Pour some water from the Atlantic Ocean (departure) into the Pacific Ocean (destination).