Fast Five - October 21

Sent: Oct 21, 2023

Fast Five - October 21
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TRAINING IPAD HEADSETS RADIOS FLIGHT BAGS FLIGHT SIM

1. Finding The Perfect Flight Jacket.

Fall flying is in full swing and winter is right around the corner, which means it’s time to layer up and prepare for those colder flights. Not every jacket is suitable for the cockpit, but that’s where we come in—let Sporty’s help you pick the right one for you. In this article and video, we’ll break down each jacket we sell, focusing on weight, fit, durability, weather resistance, and warmth.

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2. Ten Airport Signs, Markings, And Lights All Pilots Should Know.

Taxiing at larger airports can add new complexities to your flight, especially when visiting an unfamiliar airport for the first time. Here’s a review of ten airport signs, pavement markings and lighting systems you might encounter.

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3. Flirting With The Tropopause.

The suffix pause denotes a boundary among the four layers of the atmosphere. The first pause is the tropopause, dividing the troposphere and stratosphere. There, jet streams corkscrew the globe like atmospheric snakes and create turbulence. Airline pilots strive to bestow passengers with a smooth ride, so knowing where the tropopause is in relation to the aircraft's flight level is a must.

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4. Fly To Sporty’s This Fall!

Looking for a fun destination for a weekend flight? Put Sporty’s on your list. We’re right on the runway at the Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport (I69) just outside Cincinnati, Ohio. Our facility includes our pilot shop, flight school, FBO and much more. And, if you visit on a Saturday, you can enjoy our famous weekly cookout. Every Saturday between noon and 2pm, we grill hot dogs, metts and brats in appreciation of our customers.

LEARN MORE

5. Get More Out Of Your iPad Battery With Apple’s Built-In Utility.

Pilots tend to focus more on optimizing the iPad's battery life than the average iPad user, since this is critical to keeping the device functioning in the airplane over the course of a flight. Fortunately, there's a dedicated utility in the main iPad settings to help shed some light on which apps are using the most power, possibly while running in the background.

READ MORE

Video of the Week:

Flying With Datalink Weather (Webinar Recording)

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Training iPad Headsets Radios Flight Bags Aircraft Supplies Charts Gifts Safety

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Fast Five - October 21 Aviation's most interesting Saturday morning reads ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View this email with images. TRAINING IPAD HEADSETS RADIOS FLIGHT BAGS FLIGHT SIM 1. Finding The Perfect Flight Jacket. Fall flying is in full swing and winter is right around the corner, which means it’s time to layer up and prepare for those colder flights. Not every jacket is suitable for the cockpit, but that’s where we come in—let Sporty’s help you pick the right one for you. In this article and video, we’ll break down each jacket we sell, focusing on weight, fit, durability, weather resistance, and warmth. READ MORE 2. Ten Airport Signs, Markings, And Lights All Pilots Should Know. Taxiing at larger airports can add new complexities to your flight, especially when visiting an unfamiliar airport for the first time. Here’s a review of ten airport signs, pavement markings and lighting systems you might encounter. READ MORE 3. Flirting With The Tropopause. The suffix pause denotes a boundary among the four layers of the atmosphere. The first pause is the tropopause, dividing the troposphere and stratosphere. There, jet streams corkscrew the globe like atmospheric snakes and create turbulence. Airline pilots strive to bestow passengers with a smooth ride, so knowing where the tropopause is in relation to the aircraft's flight level is a must. READ MORE 4. Fly To Sporty’s This Fall! Looking for a fun destination for a weekend flight? Put Sporty’s on your list. We’re right on the runway at the Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport (I69) just outside Cincinnati, Ohio. Our facility includes our pilot shop, flight school, FBO and much more. And, if you visit on a Saturday, you can enjoy our famous weekly cookout. Every Saturday between noon and 2pm, we grill hot dogs, metts and brats in appreciation of our customers. LEARN MORE 5. Get More Out Of Your iPad Battery With Apple’s Built-In Utility. Pilots tend to focus more on optimizing the iPad's battery life than the average iPad user, since this is critical to keeping the device functioning in the airplane over the course of a flight. Fortunately, there's a dedicated utility in the main iPad settings to help shed some light on which apps are using the most power, possibly while running in the background. READ MORE Video of the Week: Flying With Datalink Weather (Webinar Recording) WATCH NOW Training iPad Headsets Radios Flight Bags Aircraft Supplies Charts Gifts Safety Prefer to Order by Phone? Please call us at 1.800.776.7897 to speak to our order entry department. If you do not wish to receive future emails regarding Sporty’s special offers, please unsubscribe here Sporty's Pilot Shop Clermont County/Sporty's Airport 2001 Sporty's Drive | Batavia, OH 45103 Customer Service - Click Here Copyright 2000-2023, Sportsman's Market, Inc. www.sportys.com