With over 90,000 subscribers, Sporty's YouTube channel is an essential resource for pilots of all levels. In 2023, we posted over 150 new videos, including training tips, product reviews, webinar recordings, and fun facts. Here were the 10 most popular from the last year.
10. Garmin D2 Mach 1 Pro smartwatch—hands-on demo. We put the new top-of-the-line pilot watch from Garmin through its paces in this Product PIREP video. The Mach 1 Pro quickly became one of the top gifts of 2023, and this is your chance to see it in action. WATCH NOW >>
9. What hypoxia feels like, and how to prevent it. Most pilots know hypoxia is a threat, but have you ever experienced it? Two Sporty's flight instructors went up to 15,000 feet in a Cessna 182 to show the subtle signs of oxygen deprivation, and explain how to monitor your status. WATCH NOW >>
8. Flying an RNAV approach into St. Augustine in IMC. Sporty's partnered with airshow pilot and flight instructor Spencer Suderman for a special series of IFR videos this year. In this video, you'll ride along as Spencer shoots an RNAV approach in actual instrument conditions. WATCH NOW >>
7. Fun fact! Tri-Motor engine gauges are on the engine. The Ford Tri-Motor is one of the most iconic airplanes in aviation history, and it definitely has some quirks. In this Short from Sporty's fun facts series, you'll learn why the Tri-Motor's engine gauges are right there on the engine itself. WATCH NOW >>
6. How to identify airport runways and traffic patterns. Staying safe at nontowered airports means following predictable patterns and maintaining situational awareness at all times. This video tip reviews the right way to enter a traffic pattern and how to identify the active runway. WATCH NOW >>
5. Cessna 182 landing at Sporty’s - evening approach. Sometimes there's nothing better than a normal landing, executed perfectly. In this Short, ride along as a Sporty's pilot greases the landing back at I69 as the sun starts to set. WATCH NOW >>
4. Sporty’s 2024 Pilot Training Courses—what’s new. Sporty's award-winning online courses received a host of updates in 2023, including new content and new software features. This fast-paced video demo shows what to look for in the latest edition. WATCH NOW >>
3. Bose A30 Aviation Headset—test flight in Cirrus, Aztec, Cessna 172. The biggest new product of 2023 was the Bose A30, the first new full-coverage aviation headset from Bose in over a decade. We took it up in three different airplanes to see how it performs compared to the A20. WATCH NOW >>
2. How airplanes pressurization systems work. Pressurized airplanes allow pilots to fly above weather and enjoy favorable winds, without wearing an oxygen mask. This video tip uses 3D animations to explain how these systems work, with surprisingly little pilot input. WATCH NOW >>
1. Citation takeoff POV—runway 22 at Sporty’s. Takeoff in a jet is always a thrilling experience, and this video puts you in the jump seat as a Citation rolls down runway 22 at Sporty's home airport. You'll hear the audio checklist and the callouts from the professional crew along the way. WATCH NOW >>
