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1. Bose Headset Specials Start Now
Buy a Bose A30 or Proflight Series 2 Aviation Headset and you’ll receive a free Bose SoundLink Flex gen 1 Bluetooth speaker ($149 value). This compact wireless speaker is the perfect companion for summer parties or weekend getaways. Plus, each 2nd and subsequent Bose headset is 10% off! Enjoy free shipping and Sporty’s famous 30-day Test Flight Guarantee on all Bose headsets..
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2. Quiz: ADS-B Rules and Regulations
The rules for transponder requirements changed in 2020, requiring aircraft to be equipped with ADS-B out transponders in most of the same airspace that previously required a Mode C transponder. Take our latest quiz and test your knowledge of the details of ADS-B rules.
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3. Live Webinar: Flying With the iPad as a Digital Copilot
This fast-paced presentation covers a wide range of practical topics on flying with the iPad and the ForeFlight Mobile app. Led by Bret Koebbe, an active pilot and flight instructor at Sporty’s and Editor of iPad Pilot News, this presentation will explore topics applicable to pilots of all iPad experience levels. Join us on Tuesday, November 19th at 3:00 PM Eastern.
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4. Weather Flying Means Learning to Read Clouds
Whether I’m flying IFR or VFR, most weather decisions come down to looking at clouds and trying to figure out what they are trying to say. Is that weather convective or just harmless showers? Will the ride be bumpy or smooth? Can I top that cell? Is there ice in that cloud layer? The answer almost always depends on what the clouds look like.
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5. Headset Gifts for Pilots—What's Hot Right Now
A headset is always a great gift idea for a pilot—it's one of the few products that gets used on every single flight. But with so many options (and so much jargon), choosing the right one can be a challenge. Here's a look at what's hot right now, and our suggestions for some smart holiday shopping.
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POV: You’re a tail gunner in a B-29 Superfortress | B-29 “Doc”
