Modular flight training program leads to 63% lower dropout rate

Sporty's Academy, the educational arm of Sporty's Pilot Shop, was proud to participate in AOPA's recent Flight Training Summit that focused on retaining more student pilots. One significant finding from AOPA's research study was that fully two-thirds of student pilots describe their motivation for beginning flight training as primarily recreational. 

Recognizing this fact, Sporty’s Academy, which conducts flight training under both FAA Part 61 and 141, has long used a modular approach to flight training. “We don't focus solely on the Private certificate,” said Sporty’s Academy President Eric Radtke. “Instead, we break the training syllabus into three manageable steps: the first solo, the Recreational certificate and the Private certificate.”

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Whether you want to post a video to YouTube, Facebook or simply share a particular flight with friends, Sporty’s Cockpit Video System is all you need. This compact, all-in-one video system is so easy to use that it will become standard gear in your airplane.

“This video system is also useful for flight instructors and their students,” said Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “A post-lesson debriefing can become so much more valuable when flight students can have an instant replay of what was done correctly – or needs improvement.”

The Cockpit Video System is easy to use. Just slide the single button forward to start recording in full HD video (1080p at 30 fps or 720p at 60 fps). A custom headset interface allows you to record all of your communications, including intercom and radio. 

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Sporty's is proud to introduce an affordable pilot's kneeboard that is specifically designed to hold an iPad. Sporty's iPad Kneeboard, part of the Flight Gear collection, is perfect for viewing charts in flight.

This compact, bi-fold kneeboard holds your iPad securely on the left side, and has an adjustable stand so you can set the perfect viewing angle for your screen. A right side organizer section includes mesh pockets and a zippered compartment for storing charts, flight plan forms or checklists.

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