2020 courses

Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course

There's a lot to learn as a new pilot, but the good news is you can do much of that learning on your own schedule. In between flight lessons, a good home study course is an invaluable tool. You can review your previous lesson, learn the theory behind the maneuvers you fly and prepare for the FAA written test.
Crosswind bag

What pilot supplies do I need for flight training?

While the list can of things a pilot can buy seems endless, we recommend the following as the basics to get going.

New aviation interactive series: What’s Wrong?

Welcome to “What’s Wrong?“, a new twist on aviation challenge quizzes. “What’s Wrong?” works just like a real flight: You’re in an airplane, flying along and there are clues to a potential problem right there in front of you—but it’s still on you to notice them and take action before it’s too late.

Ode to General Aviation

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Twas the day after Christmas and snow covered the land. We needed…

The Joy of a Personal Flight

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As Christmas approaches once again, I can’t help but think back to an earlier holiday and a flying experience that I had with two of my favorite passengers; my two daughters. They were a bit younger when this occurred but it is still a great flying memory and one that I’m excited to retell.

5 can’t miss stocking stuffers

For a pilot, working at Sporty’s can be compared to a daily…