Eric Radtke

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.

For generations, pilots have relied on Jeppesen ForeFlight products to learn, train, plan, and fly. Now, Sporty's is proud to serve as the distributor for Jeppesen ForeFlight education products, creating a single destination for pilots, flight schools, aviation businesses, and resellers seeking Jeppesen ForeFlight's trusted aviation resources.

With more than 320 carefully crafted flashcards, this set distills essential private pilot knowledge into quick, high-impact review prompts that cover everything from aircraft systems and airspace to weather interpretation, regulations, and human factors. Each card is based on authoritative sources, including the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAR/AIM, and the Airman Certification Standards, and reviewed by certified flight instructors and active pilots.

PilotWorkshops has released a new training resource designed to help instrument rating applicants prepare for the practical test with greater confidence and less stress. Checkride Insights: Instrument Rating is a fully annotated version of the FAA’s Instrument Rating Airman Certification Standards (ACS), enhanced with practical explanations, examiner insights, and real-world IFR scenarios.