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Friday photo: father/son flight and pilot anniveraries

January 25, 2019

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

What’s in your flight bag, episode 3

January 22, 2019

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

January 18, 2019

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).

Ask a CFI: what should I do if the engine quits in flight?

January 15, 2019

Here we're talking with Charlie Masters, a senior instructor at Sporty's, who shares his tips on how to prepare for an off-airport landing. What actions should you first take after the engine quits? How do you set up for landing in a field? Charlie has answers.