Eric Radtke

The Flight Gear Starlink Mini Backpack combines a custom protective compartment for Starlink Mini with dedicated storage for headsets, tablets, radios, cables, chargers, and other cockpit accessories. The result is a single bag designed to make transporting and using Starlink Mini safer and more convenient for pilots.

Many commercial pilot applicants don't open the Commercial Airman Certification Standards (ACS) until they're a few weeks away from the checkride. That's a mistake. The Commercial ACS isn't just a testing document—it's the roadmap your instructor should be using and the playbook your examiner will be using during your checkride.

Ethan Barker, of Sevierville, Tennessee, is the latest recipient of Sporty's $2,500 Pilot Training+ Scholarship, which he plans to use to help fund the flight time required for his Commercial Pilot Certificate.

The 2027 FAR/AIM is now available from Sporty's, featuring the latest FAA regulations and the current Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) in one convenient handbook-sized volume. Updated annually, the FAR/AIM remains the industry's most trusted resource for pilots, flight instructors, and aviation professionals.

Start small. Don’t make your dog’s first flight a long cross-country adventure. Spend some time around the airplane on the ground first, then gradually introduce them to the sounds and sensations of flying. A short local flight is a much better way to learn how your dog will react.

Sporty's is pleased to announce a new partnership with Jeppesen ForeFlight to distribute its industry-leading aviation education products, expanding access to trusted training resources for pilots, flight schools, aviation businesses, and resellers.

Sporty’s recently launched the new Flight Gear® Carbon Monoxide Detector Charger, a compact cockpit accessory that continuously monitors carbon monoxide levels on an easy-to-read screen while also providing fast charging for EFBs, smartphones, and other portable devices.

Start by creating an account on the PSI FAA testing website. Once you're logged in, you can select your exam, search for a nearby testing center, and choose a date and time that works for your schedule. Many flight schools and FBOs serve as testing centers, so there's a good chance you'll find one close to home.

Sporty's has launched a new Aviation eBook Store within its Pilot Training platform, making it easier than ever for pilots and flight instructors to discover, purchase, and access digital aviation publications from the industry's most trusted training providers.

Sporty’s is pleased to introduce a new lineup of Flight Gear® kneeboards, designed to help pilots stay organized in the cockpit. The collection includes the Flight Gear Bi-Fold Kneeboard, Flight Gear Tri-Fold Kneeboard, and Flight Gear iPad Organizer Kneeboard, offering pilots a range of options for managing charts, notes, tablets, and other critical tools and information.