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PilotWorkshops Goes Beyond Buttonology with New Garmin Autopilot Course

By General Aviation News Staff · September 9, 2026 · Leave a Comment

The new online course teaches pilots how to understand, anticipate, and manage their autopilot systems through real-world scenarios.

New Backpack Designed Specifically For Starlink Mini

By General Aviation News Staff · September 1, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Sporty’s has introduced the new Flight Gear Starlink Mini Backpack, a specialized bag that offers a protective compartment for your Starlink hardware while retaining dedicated, organized storage for headsets, tablets, and flight accessories.

Free Sporty’s Learn To Fly Course Boosts Young Eagles Program

By General Aviation News Staff · August 28, 2026 · 1 Comment

More than 200,000 Young Eagles have taken the next step in their aviation journey through the free Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course.

Safe Pilot Partnership Offers GA Pilots Discounts For Recurrent Training

By General Aviation News Staff · August 26, 2026 · Leave a Comment

5X5 Aviation Insurance has partnered with Sporty’s and PilotWorkshops to launch the Safe Pilot Partnership, a new initiative that allows piston aircraft pilots to lower their annual insurance premiums by completing recurrent training courses and scenario-based workshops.

Sporty’s Introduces Carbon Monoxide Detector with Built-In Charger

By General Aviation News Staff · July 16, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Sporty’s new Flight Gear Carbon Monoxide Detector Charger monitors CO levels while simultaneously charging your portable devices.

Sporty’s Launches Aviation eBook Store

By General Aviation News Staff · July 4, 2026 · Leave a Comment

The new store features publications from Sporty’s, Jeppesen ForeFlight, PilotWorkshops, and the FAA, covering topics ranging from primary flight training and instrument flying to avionics, communications, aircraft systems, and flight procedures.

Sporty’s Introduces Private Pilot Checkride Prep Flashcards

By General Aviation News Staff · July 2, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Sporty’s has launched its new Private Pilot Checkride Prep Flashcards to help student pilots master essential aviation knowledge completely offline. Featuring over 320 instructor-reviewed cards, the new study tool covers everything from aircraft systems to weather.

Sporty’s Introduces New Kneeboards

By General Aviation News Staff · June 25, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Sporty’s has launched a new line of Flight Gear kneeboards designed to keep pilots organized in the cockpit.

PilotWorkshops Releases Checkride Insights for Instrument Pilots

By General Aviation News Staff · June 17, 2026 · Leave a Comment

“Checkride Insights: Instrument Rating” is a fully annotated version of the FAA’s Instrument Rating Airman Certification Standards (ACS), enhanced with practical explanations, DPE insights, and real-world IFR scenarios.

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