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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.

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.

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.

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.