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How to become a pilot – a learn to fly checklist
The process of learning to fly can seem overwhelming at first. But you can do it, and our team of flight instructors here at Sporty’s can help. That’s why we’ve developed this quick checklist of key steps.
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How to choose the right David Clark passive headset
David Clark is best known for its line of reliable passive headsets. All of these have a five-year warranty, are TSO’d, and made in the USA. The wide selection of passive headsets has something for almost everyone, but they look pretty much the same and have similar price points. What’s the difference? We'll explain.
More acronyms…what’s an STC and TSO?
We live and breath acronyms in aviation. Accept it or else. Two more that you may not be all that familiar with are "TSO",...
Pilot’s guide to flying with the GoPro Hero 8
More and more pilots are flying with action cameras like GoPros to record their flights. While these tiny devices record stunning video, they are not the easiest products to use. To help you feel more confident shooting in-flight video, we asked Bret Koebbe, an active pilot and flight instructor who leads Sporty's video department, what he's learned after a decade of shooting with GoPros.
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TRACON Directory
On occasion, there may be a need to contact a Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility by phone. For IFR pilots, it's a convenient...
Student Pilot Store
Similar to fishing, camping, rock climbing, or boating, getting the right gear for flying is almost as important (and as fun) as the actual activity. At Sporty's, we've operated our own flight school for decades, so we know what student pilots need - and what they don't.
Sporty’s Academy
Sporty's Academy, our on-site flight school, is a premier Pilot Training Center located at the Clermont County Airport in the eastern suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio. We welcome students from all over the world who are looking for the finest flight training experience.
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Free aviation zoom and iPhone backgrounds from Sporty’s
No one on your zoom chat wants to stare at your boring office wall. Stand-out on your next meeting and show off your aviation...
How to choose the right David Clark passive headset
David Clark is best known for its line of reliable passive headsets. All of these have a five-year warranty, are TSO’d, and made in the USA. The wide selection of passive headsets has something for almost everyone, but they look pretty much the same and have similar price points. What’s the difference? We'll explain.
Departing the airport traffic pattern – HD Flight Maneuver Spotlight
Standard VFR departure procedures are established at pilot-controlled airports to ensure that departing aircraft remain clear of incoming traffic as they climb out of the terminal airport environment.
Friday photo: Brady Kannady first solo
The moment: First solo
The pilot: Brady Kannady
The place: Clermont County Airport (I69), Batavia, OH
The aircraft: Cessna 172 Skyhawk
The memory: The feeling of lifting off...
Share #MyPilotProject with us
We all have our own personal pilot projects, goals we are working towards in our flying careers. Maybe it's something momentous like a first solo or a checkride, or maybe it's something simple like a new airport to visit or a long cross-country to plan. At Sporty's, we want to celebrate the pilot projects in the aviation community. Here's how.
VFR Flight Following – a pilot’s guide
If “flight following” is a new term, don’t worry, you’re not alone. It’s not exactly a staple in many Private pilot training programs and...
Video: a day in the life of a Caribbean skydive pilot
There are almost as many aviation jobs as there are pilots. In this video, you'll see a typical day in the life of a pilot flying a Cessna 206, carrying skydivers over beautiful Saint Martin. It's definitely not the typical point A to point B flight, but it's still a lot of fun. Just remember the door is off.
FAA From the Flight Deck Video Series
FAA's From the Flight Deck video series provides pilots with actual runway approach and airport taxiway footage captured with cockpit mounted cameras, combined with...
Quiz: Can You Identify These Airport Signs and Markings?
Taxiing around large airports if often one of the more challenging aspects when learning to fly. Studying the various signs and markings in preparation for operating at an airport with a complex taxiway and runway layout will help you better understand the system and improve your situational awareness as you move from the parking area to the active runway.
Friday photo: danger lurking behind the clouds
The moment: danger lurking behind the clouds
The place: Near Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL), Asheville, NC
The aircraft: Piper Aztec
The memory: While I would have preferred...
