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Sporty’s now includes free organizer tabs with its editions of two essential FAA publications: the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) and the Airplane Flying Handbook (AFH).

PilotWorkshops Premier is a new, comprehensive membership program designed to help pilots build and maintain proficiency between flights. Developed directly from customer feedback, Premier delivers an integrated training ecosystem for aviators seeking direct access to flight instructors, real-time interactive training, and continuous decision-making practice.

Learning to fly involves more than passing a written test. It takes quality instruction, practice, and the ability to apply what you have learned in the airplane. The 2027 edition of Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course adds new 4K video lessons, expanded Flight Instructor Focus segments, updated test preparation, and new ways to study with Sporty’s Aviation Intelligence℠ (AI) tools. Because Sporty’s courses include lifetime access, these updates are included automatically for existing customers at no additional cost.

Sporty’s has introduced the Compact Pilot Gel Seat Cushion, a lightweight, foldable seat cushion designed to add comfort to airplane seats without taking up valuable space in a flight bag.  The cushion has a breathable honeycomb gel design that provides soft, supportive seating while promoting airflow.  Its compact size makes it well suited for long cross-country flights, training sessions, and older aircraft with well-used seats.

Sporty’s has announced its upcoming webinar schedule, featuring four free online presentations covering new avionics, modern autopilots, handheld radios, and iPad flight tools. All webinars begin at 3:00 p.m. Eastern and are open to pilots of all experience levels.

An unexpected bathroom break can turn into a flight-planning consideration, especially on longer legs. Pilots may find themselves considering a fuel stop, an unplanned diversion, or how an unexpected stop could affect the flight. Having a portable relief option onboard eliminates one more variable to manage and provides peace of mind when the nearest airport is still miles away. 

Rather than simply repackaging information from the Garmin manual, this course uses a series of progressively complex flights to teach the foundational principles, best practices, and practical workflows needed to use the Garmin GFC autopilot effectively. Along the way, pilots will discover common misconceptions, subtle nuances, and potential traps that can catch even experienced pilots.

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.

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.