Free webinars cover the latest tools and technology for pilots
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.
Garmin AXIS Flight Displays: A First Look at What’s New
Wednesday, September 30 — Luke Wickersham
Garmin’s all-new AXIS Flight Displays introduce a new generation of avionics technology. Garmin flight instructor and aviation educator Luke Wickersham will provide an overview of AXIS, including 3D SafeTaxi, onboard data logging, the Flight Management System, and the different models and variants.
Beyond the Buttons: Mastering Your Modern Autopilot
Wednesday, October 21 — Ryan Koch
Modern autopilots can reduce workload, but they also can create confusion when pilots don’t fully understand how to use them. Ryan Koch, who leads the development of PilotWorkshops’ online training courses, will explore practical habits for staying ahead of modern autopilots, getting more from them, and recognizing when they aren't doing what you intended.
Aviation Radios—Choosing the Right Handheld
Wednesday, November 4 — Doug Ranly
Sporty’s radio expert, Doug Ranly, will look at the latest handheld aviation radios and explain which features matter most when choosing and using one. This presentation will examine radios from Icom, Yaesu, and Sporty’s, including the new PJ2 GPS, Sporty’s most advanced handheld yet.
Flying With the iPad as a Digital Co-pilot
Wednesday, December 2 — Bret Koebbe
Bret Koebbe, an active pilot and flight instructor at Sporty’s and editor of iPad Pilot News, will cover practical ways to get more from the iPad and ForeFlight Mobile. Topics include using the iPad as a digital copilot, flying with ADS-B weather, and improving flight planning with ForeFlight.
Registration for each of the four webinars is available at Sportys.com/webinars.
