Microsoft Flight Simulator joins the Xbox platform

How to download and install digital Clermont County Airport in Microsoft Flight Simulator

Thank you for your interest in the digital version of Clermont County Airport! This is a great way to visit Sporty’s even if you’re thousands of miles away. Enjoy viewing the Cincinnati Miss on the western side of the airport in front of the Tri-State Warbird Museum. Fly in on Saturdays between 12:00 – 14:00 […]

Flight sim hardware – what do customer reviews tell us?

I’m a numbers guy. I believe a leading reason I enjoy aviation (excluding the beautiful sights, joy of travel, and ability to share these moments with others) is the fact that operating an airplane requires a fluency with numbers. They are everywhere, from the digits we dial into the radios to calculating weight and balance […]

What flight simulators mean for the next generation of aviators

Ask just about any pilot today who learned to fly in the late 90s or early 2000s and memories will flood back to the view from the departure end of Runway 36 at KCGX, preparing for takeoff in Microsoft Flight Simulator. For many, including me, this was the first introduction to the excitement and freedom of general aviation.

Logitech G Flight Simulator Yoke and Throttle – Pilot Report

The Logitech Yoke and Throttle is one of the most popular yoke option here at Sporty’s, and rightfully so. Since we added it to our flight simulator line in early 2008, it’s been a staple of the digital aviation community due to some unique features, an easily configurable design, and a great price. Below are a few of the reasons we like to recommend it to all levels of flight simulation enthusiasts. 

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – What Pilots Need to Know

In 2005 Google Earth was released as a composite map of the entire world. You had the ability to zoom in almost anywhere and get a bird’s eye view of the surrounding area and landscape. Want to see the streets of Rome? No problem. Trip to a remote part of the country and you want […]

Sporty’s X-Plane VFR Scenarios

Sporty’s Private Pilot Flight Sim Training Guide

Thank you for your recent flight simulator hardware purchase from Sporty’s Pilot Shop. For Learn to Fly Month we’re excited to gift our Private Pilot Flight Sim Training Guide to eligible customers to assist in using a flight simulator for real world flight understanding. This guide includes 14 detailed lessons that work seamlessly with Sporty’s […]