Hal Shevers, the founder of Sporty’s Pilot Shop, passed away May 12, 2026.
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Sporty’s Introduces New Polo Shirts for Pilots
The collection includes four original designs, each inspired by a different facet of aviation, including Seaplane Escape, Pattern Entry, Jet Setter, and Fleet Overhead.
Sporty’s Introduces Custom Taxiway Light Display
Designed to capture the unmistakable look of airport taxiway signs, the custom metal piece allows pilots to create their own identifier, using three individual taxiway squares, each with up to two characters.
ForeFlight Training Course Takes Off
Designed for pilots of all experience levels, the course provides a real-world guide to using ForeFlight from initial setup and flight planning to advanced in-flight tools and digital logbook management.
Sporty’s Introduces Flight Gear Headset Case
Built from EVA foam with a rigid molded shell, the case shields headsets from bumps, crushing forces, and hangar rash.
Sporty’s Introduces New Handheld Radio
The new PJ2 GPS integrates GPS, Bluetooth audio, a color display, and a built-in intercom.
Aviation Garden Gnome Debuts
Sitting on a bright red airplane, the gnome features a solar-powered LED light that illuminates the airplane’s nose cone at dusk, automatically charging by day — no cords or batteries required.
Seaplane Photo Contest Takes Off
Photos must be submitted by Aug. 15, 2026, for a chance to win Sporty’s gift cards and to be featured on the cover of the Sporty’s catalog and in the Seaplane Pilots Association annual calendar.
Sporty’s Adds Compact Flight Sim Controller to Lineup
Designed for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane 12, the Echo Aviation Controller integrates primary flight controls (pitch, roll, and yaw) with secondary and trim inputs into a single, handheld unit. Throttle, propeller, and mixture controls are built directly into the controller, complemented by dedicated levers for flaps, landing gear position, speed brakes, and parking brake.