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A HISTORY OF PARTNERSHIP

AOPA has enjoyed a partnership with Sporty’s that began long before the company became a Supporting Sponsor in 2012.

AOPA pilots have relied on Sporty’s products since the company was launched in the early 1960s, when founder chairman, Hal Shevers, started selling supplies to his flight students. But the relationship between Sporty’s and AOPA goes beyond pilot supplies.

An AOPA member for more than 50 years, Hal pioneered the three-day ground school when he taught for the AOPA Air Safety Foundation in 1963.  In the 50 plus years since, Sporty’s and AOPA have continued to partner on items critical to safety, fun and freedom to fly.

Today, the dedication of Sporty’s master instructors, product specialists, and exemplary customer service representatives positions Sporty’s as the world premier pilot shop, producing an extensive line of aviation training materials, and operating its own flight school.

25% off Sporty’s Flight Review Course for AOPA Members

Sporty’s Flight Review Course includes everything you need to get current, with over 2 1/2 hours of in-flight video and 3D animations. After successful course completion, you’ll earn an endorsement stating that you have completed the required one hour of ground training for the Flight Review. Includes a complete online learning library including the current FARs, AIM and over 15 FAA Handbooks and Publications. Sporty’s Flight Review course is only $37.47 for AOPA Members. Simply click the link below and enter promo code AOPA922 in your cart to receive the discounted price.

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AOPA Fly-Ins

Sporty’s helps make it possible for AOPA to hold several regional fly-ins across the country each year. Each fly-in offers a great opportunity not just for pilots to get together and talk shop, but for the whole community to get out to the airport and experience the fun and excitement of GA flying.

Proud sponsor of Rusty Pilots seminars

Sporty’s is a proud sponsor of AOPA’s in-person Rusty Pilots seminars, which have helped thousands of pilots get back in the left seat. If you need additional brush up before taking your flight review, take a look at Sporty’s online Rusty Pilot Kit. The ultimate kit for the rusty pilot, it includes two online video courses to bring you up to speed on the latest fying technology, procedures, regulations, communications, and resources: VFR Communications and Flight Review. You’ll also receive the 2019 edition of the FAR/AIM, the FAA Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, and Sporty’s Flight Gear HP Tri-Fold Kneeboard.

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Supplying and Educating Generations of Pilots

From humble beginnings selling supplies to his flight students in the early 1960s, Hal Shevers built Sporty’s into the world’s premier pilot shop—and much more than just that. Through its own extensive line of training products, as well as its in-house flight school, Sporty’s reach is much broader than merchandise. “The focus of our business remains educational,” Shevers proudly points out. “We educate pilots to be safe and proficient.” 

Sporty's and AOPA are a perfect complement to one another. While AOPA works to preserve our freedom to fly, Sporty's works to keep flying safe and fun. Together we have as our goal supporting the general aviation pilot and keeping the skies open and safe for all. We value our more than 50-year partnership with AOPA and know by working together general aviation pilots benefit.
Michael Wolf
President and CEO
Sporty's Pilot Shop
Michael Wolf
President and CEO
Sporty's Pilot Shop