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MultiSump solves fuel testing dilemmas

By Janice Wood · June 2, 2009 ·

Checking the fuel on an aircraft with multiple sumps can be messy and tedious. Sporty’s MultiSump is a fuel tester designed to increase capacity without compromising safety. Unlike a standard fuel tester, which can fill after just a couple of sumps, the MultiSump can handle eight to 10 samplings. You start out like a normal […]

Love is in the air at Sporty’s

By Janice Wood · May 21, 2009 ·

It was a day of celebration at Sporty’s at Ohio’s Clermont County Airport May 2 as Sporty’s hosted its first wedding reception for newlyweds Keith and Jennifer (Thacker) Landrum. Keith, who is an assistant chief instructor for Sporty’s, has been with the company since 2004. Sporty’s Palmer Hangar was transformed into an elegant setting for […]

Up your chances of passing your checkride

By Janice Wood · May 15, 2009 ·

Sporty’s has created interactive Online Maneuvers Guides that explain the maneuvers required for the recreational, private, instrument and commercial checkrides. Adapted from the Sporty’s printed Maneuvers Guides, these online guides provide step-by-step instructions on performing each required maneuver. Each maneuver begins with simplified objectives and standards for that maneuver followed by an easy-to-follow, detailed description. […]

Sporty’s, EAA working on ‘What’s Next’

By Ben Sclair · April 21, 2009 ·

At an EAA chapter leadership ice cream social at the end of the first day of the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In, EAA‘s Tom Poberenzy and Sporty’s Hal Shever’s informally introduced a joint effort to help Young Eagle‘s flight recipient’s take a next step. Details will be provided at a Thursday press conference, but in general, […]

Spend a day remembering why you love flying!

By Janice Wood · April 13, 2009 ·

Sporty’s annual Open House and Fly-In is slated for Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. There will be commercial exhibitors, free seminars and free hot dogs. Sporty’s Sweepstakes Skyhawk will be awarded to a lucky customer at Noon. For more information: Sportys.com.

New features added to Sporty’s pilot training courses

By Janice Wood · April 9, 2009 ·

Sporty’s DVD courses now offer the endorsement to take the FAA written examination. To be eligible for the written exam endorsement, users must complete the video training material and demonstrate comprehension by completing practice examinations, according to Sporty’s officials. “Working with students to complete the FAA written exam first will allow them to focus on […]

Do You Operate Any Aircraft For Business?

By Ben Sclair · April 8, 2009 ·

If so, click here to participate in a brief survey from NBAA for a chance to win a $200 Sporty’s gift card.

Do You Operate Any Aircraft For Business?

By Ben Sclair · March 30, 2009 ·

If so, click here to participate in a brief survey from NBAA for a chance to win a $200 Sporty’s gift card.

Move your plane easily with Robotow

By Janice Wood · March 20, 2009 ·

The Robotow is a lightweight, electric towbar designed so one person can easily move an airplane in and out of a hangar. The new Heavy Duty model, available exclusively from Sporty’s, features a 28V battery that is powerful enough to move heavy twins such as an Aztec, Baron or even a Cessna 421. Its cordless […]

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