Sporty’s Webinar Series
Sporty’s is pleased to offer its Webinar Series to our valued customers. These live, multimedia presentations are informative and interactive, allowing the presenter to use slides and audio, while audience members can participate in a variety of ways.
Sporty’s Webinar Series will touch on a variety of topics from training to new products and services to help you stay informed. For your convenience, all webinars will be archived so you can attend anytime your schedule permits.
- Stay informed and current
- Convenient and easy-to-use webinar format
- Opportunity to participate and ask questions
- Delivered by the expert staff at Sporty’s
- Some webinars qualify for FAA WINGS credit
Registration is required, and space is limited.
Webinars Archive - View Past Webinar Video Recordings
UPCOMING WEBINARS
Using a Home Simulator for IFR Training and Proficiency Wednesday, February 18, 2026 3:00 PM EST.
Today's flight simulators offer more versatility and feasibility to instrument flight rules training than ever expected. Join Sporty's Chris McGonegle as he covers how to build and feature an at-home flight simulator tailored towards instrument flying. He'll cover what type of computer is recommended, what simulator hardware works best, and today's leading-edge software options. Coverage of how to use a simulator from a pilot's perspective, as well as resources to stay in the IFR corridor. This webinar presentation will provide valuable insights and techniques to make the most of your at-home training setup.
Topics Covered:
•Sourcing / Building a Flight Simulator for IFR Flight
•Rules to Digitally Fly By
•Flight Simulator Expectations
•Scenarios to Fly in a Simulator
•Challenges to Expand your Envelope
•Resources for Additional IFR Simulator Training / Knowledge
Pilot Workshops Mastery LIVE: Instrument Approach Challenge Wednesday, February 25, 2026 4:00 PM EST.
Join the team from Pilot Workshops as they present a thought-provoking instrument approach scenario from the IFR Mastery series and discuss the pros and cons of each possible outcome. You'll be placed in the cockpit of a Bonanza and faced with a decision about how to enter and execute an instrument approach in Wichita Falls, Kansas, with low ceilings and strong winds.
Ryan Koch from Pilot Workshops will be joined by Catherine Cavagnaro (CFI/DPE), Kevin Plante (ATC controller and pilot), Bruce Williams (CFI and IFR expert), and Mark Kolber (CFI and aviation attorney) in a lively roundtable to discuss how they would complete this IFR flight.
