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1. Save on the Sentry Plus
Save over $79 on the Sentry Plus ADS-B receiver for a limited time. Your solution for in-flight weather, traffic, and flight data, delivered straight to ForeFlight. With an 18-hour battery life, built-in GPS, AHRS, and carbon monoxide monitoring, it keeps you flying safer and smarter every time you take off. Compact, reliable, and easy to use, the Sentry Plus is a must-have upgrade for pilots who demand the best in portable avionics.
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2. Air Facts IFR Challenge
Welcome to our IFR Challenge—a quiz designed for seasoned pilots who are ready to put their instrument knowledge to the test. Whether you’re a regular in the clouds or preparing for an upcoming IPC, this quiz will dig deep into the nuances of IFR flight. We’ve included questions that cover everything from clearances to complex arrival procedures.
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3. Oxygen Basics for Pilots
Medical and aviator oxygen is 99.5% pure, and industrial, or welders oxygen, is 99.2% pure. The biggest difference between medical and aviator oxygen is the moisture content. Medical oxygen can contain 67 ppm of moisture. Industrial oxygen can contain 50 ppm of moisture. Aviation oxygen can contain 7 ppm of moisture.
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4. Never Run Out of Power: The 3 Best Backup Batteries for Pilots
The iPad has transformed aviation, replacing stacks of paper charts and bulky materials with streamlined digital tools like ForeFlight. Recognizing its impact early on, Sporty’s saw how essential the iPad would become for pilots. However, one limitation of this revolutionary tool remains—battery life. No matter how advanced each new iPad model gets, long flights and constant use can drain your device, potentially leaving you without critical information mid-flight.
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5. EAA Accepting Applications for 2025 Scholarship Program
More than $1 million dollars in awards is available through the 2024 EAA Scholarship Program and awarded to those who show the greatest potential to be actively engaged in aviation. Flight training scholarships may be used to cover costs at any flight training school in the United States and Canada that is not a university program and you do not need to be an EAA member to apply.
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Video of the Week
Sliding into action|UH-1 Huey
