PIREPs

As with most things aviation, we pilots often want to take things to the next level. If a bird feeder that looked like an airport was a good idea, what if we made a whole airport complex around this idea? Skybeak Birdport (KSIB) was born that day.

The world's largest airshow starts Monday, July 20, 2026, and as usual, Sporty's will be there in a big way. Our main tent is located in Outdoor Space #260, just outside of Exhibit Hangar B, and Sporty's Aviation Gifts will be exhibiting inside Hangar B, booth 2111. We'll also be presenting seminars throughout the week.

Cold weather can mean better airplane performance and some beautiful winter sunrises, but it can also mean potential danger from the airplane's heating system. Here's what pilots need to know about carbon monoxide: where it comes from, how to prevent it from entering the cockpit, and what tools are available for detecting it.

When your panel goes dark, all-in-one simplicity is what you need from a backup radio. The new PJ2 GPS delivers exactly that, with built-in communications and GPS navigation all in a pilot-friendly design. Even better, it can now send GPS position data straight to ForeFlight, giving you a simple backup navigation option in the app you already use—even if your iPad doesn’t have a built-in GPS.

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.

If you’ve spent any time in a flight school lounge or a hangar on a rainy day, you know the best learning often happens when the Hobbs isn’t running. It’s the "What would you do?" conversations—the debates over a tricky weather problem, an obscure avionics failure in IMC, or a confusing ATC instruction—that truly sharpen a pilot’s judgment and make them safer. With that, we are thrilled to announce a major evolution: PIlotWorkshops Mastery is officially available in the Sporty’s Pilot Training app for iOS and online.

The PJ2 GPS isn't just a backup radio; it’s a powerful situational awareness tool designed for simplicity when you need it most. Let’s jump in and look at how to set up the GPS portion of this radio. 

Learn to Fly Week at Sporty's is dedicated to helping more people start their journey toward becoming a pilot. From May 9–18, Sporty’s will feature practical training content, valuable free resources, and special savings on essential tools for new and aspiring pilots. Whether you are ready to begin flight lessons, still researching the process, or looking for the right resources to stay motivated, Learn to Fly Week is designed to make that first step feel more approachable and exciting.

The first big aviation event of the year is about to kick off, and Sporty's is bringing plenty of excitement to Lakeland this year, including buzz around a major new product announcement. The annual SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo, which takes place in sunny Lakeland, Florida (LAL), runs from April 14 through April 19. Stop by Sporty's big tent - just outside Hangar A on the main ramp - for new products, interactive demos, pilot experts, and much more.

Buying an aviation headset is a surprisingly personal decision. There is no "right answer" for every pilot—it depends on the type of flying you do, what airplane you fly most often and your personal preferences. Here are a few things to consider as you compare models.