FLYING’s Deals of the Week

Join us in exploring fantastic bargains sure to elevate your aviation game with gear and tools that deliver performance, reliability, and value.

Here at FLYING, we scour the market to find the latest and greatest equipment at unbeatable prices, ensuring you have everything you need to enhance your time in the air. Among the deals we uncovered this week: the 2025 instrument rating course from Sporty's at a nice discount, a weather receiver, and unbreakable sunglasses. Also, Amazon has a great gift idea for the pilot in your life.

Instrument Rating Course 2025 - Online Ground School

Sporty's has just updated its Instrument Rating Course for 2025 and is offering a $50 discount on it. This package includes free lifetime app updates and apps for all your devices.

New features for 2025 include ChatDPE, a virtual pilot examiner that creates interactive study sessions in order to simulate the oral exam portion of a Private Pilot practical test. Another new feature is ChatFAR, which uses a chat interface to navigate and explain Federal Aviation Regulations.

Features:

  • Downloadable videos for offline viewing.
  • Automatic progress sync between all formats.
  • Subtitled videos.
  • Connectability to ForeFlight logbooks.
  • Available for online work, Iphone/iPad, AppleTV, Android, RokuTV.

Price: $249 ($50 off)

Stratus 3 ADS-B Receiver

The latest generation weather receiver from Appareo is available with free shipping right now at Sporty's Pilot Shop.

The Stratus 3 offers subscription-free weather, ADS-B traffic, backup attitude, and GPS position right on any tablet. In-flight weather includes NEXRAD radar, METARs, TAFs, TFRs, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, NOTAMs and more. The data is updated every 5 to 10 minutes.

Features:

  • Auto shutoff
  • Smart WiFi
  • Open ADS-B
  • Support for synthetic vision traffic display
  • Two-year warranty

Price: $749 (with free shipping)

Jetstream Crushproof Sunglasses

Sporty's Jetstream sunglasses are design for both style and performance. They feature patented flexible frames and Intrablock UV protection, along with ultra-flexible, high-performance construction. Go ahead and bend, twist and flex these sunglasses without fear of breakage.

These Jetstream glasses offer an optimal fit with no pressure points and can self-adjust to any head size.

Features:

  • Patented flexible frames
  • Military grade protection exceeding MIL-PRF-3103 standard
  • 57 mm lens, 16 mm bridge width and 133 mm temple length
  • Hardshell carrying case and soft case
  • Smoke lens
  • Matte black frames with tortoise accents

Price: $59.99 ($10 off)

'Best Pilot Ever' Travel Toiletry Bag

Celebrate your favorite pilot with this synthetic leather toiletry bag, perfect for an aviator on the go. The polyurethane construction ensures it will survive trip after trip.

The bag's dimensions are 8.66 by 4.72 by 4.72 inches and weighes just 5.6 ounces. Reviewers rave about the storage space and value of the product.

Price: $9.99 ($4 off)

Best Selling Aviation Items for January 2025

See what FLYING readers purchased for their aircraft in January 2025:

Honeycomb Alpha Flight Simulator Yoke

If you're aiming to take your home flight simulator setup to the next level, here's a good place to start: the Honeycomb Alpha Flight Controls Yoke and Switch Panel.

The yoke has a full 180-degree rotation and a solid steel shaft with dual linear ball bearings that provide smooth control. The base includes a switch panel with master, alternator, avionics and light switches, as well as a five-position ignition switch.

The left and right handles feature one eight-way hat switch, two vertical and two horizontal 2-way rocker switches, three buttons, and a push to talk button.

Note: Not Xbox compatible. Compatible with a Mac running X-Plane. Compatible with PC.

Features:

  • Master, avionics, alternator and light switch panel
  • 5-position ignition switch
  • Universal panel-mounting System
  • Adjustable cockpit backlighting
  • Dual mounting solution

Cost: $269.99 ($10 off)

Flex Suction Mini

This has everything to love from MyGoFlight's original Flex Suction, now in a compact, easy-to-transport size.

This portable mount can hold any iPad or tablet device. Those who've reviewed it rave about its improved design and solid craftsmanship.

Features

  • Aluminum and stainless steel construction
  • 360 degrees rotation of device
  • Infinitely adjustable
  • Vibration minimized
  • Heads-up viewing
  • Pilot installable
  • Certified shock tested up to 20g

Cost: $149 (plus 15 percent off on this product and other MyGoFlight products when using the code GIFTOFFLIGHT2024)

Bose A30 Aviation Headset

Bose has earned a reputation for making some of the most comfortable headsets in aviation, so what's new with the A30?

This new headset features 20 percent less clamping force than the A20. An aluminum alloy headband and a redesigned center torsion spring also evenly distributes weight on the head. The A30 sports a completely digital ANR system that aims to quiet anything from loud warbirds to quiet jets.

The A30 works right out of the box; just plug it into the airplane and turn it on to enjoy clear communications and impressive noise cancellation.

Includes:

  • Custom carrying case
  • Two AA batteries
  • Control module hanger
  • Two clothing clips
  • Stereo Cable

Price: $1,299 (with free shipping)

Sport-Universal Cradle

MyGoFlight's cradle is designed to work with almost any tablet - with or without a case.

The arms of the cradle are adjustable via quick release knobs making it easy to insert and remove your device. The Universal Cradle is compatible with any 7- to 11-inch tablet.

Features:

  • Cockpit ready
  • 360-degree rotation
  • Quick connect

Price: $149 (plus 15 percent off on this product and other MyGoFlight products when using the code GIFTOFFLIGHT2024)

Flex Clamp

This flex clamp from MyGoFlight has been designed to attach to any yoke shaft or any other bar from 5/8 inch to 1.5 inches in diameter. It's designed for renters and owners alike.

Features:

  • Aluminum and stainless steel construction
  • 360-degree rotation of device
  • Vibration minimized
  • Pilot installable

Price: $149 (plus 15 percent off on this product and other MyGoFlight products when using the code GIFTOFFLIGHT2024)

Flight Gear 2-in-1 Dual USB Charger

A cigarette lighter plug provides power on the road or in the air. When you’re on the ground, the integrated flip-out wall plug will keep portable devices topped off. 

It works with 12V and 24V systems, as well as 110V and 220V inputs. The dual USB output provides up to 20W. 

Features:

  • Input: AC 110-240V, DC 12-24V
  • Output: 20W max
  • USB type-C output: PD 20W
  • USB-A output: QC 3.0

Price: $11 ($10.95 off)

12-Inch Strut Ball Mount for 360 Cameras

This mount from MyGoFlight is designed for pilots looking for some distance without going to a long pole mount. 

It’s easy to remove and install and holds a camera over 12 inches away from the strut. Thread your GoPro Max case or Insta360 case directly onto the end of the 12-by-half-inch aluminum pole.

Features:

  • All aluminum parts with stainless steel hardware
  • 12-inch extended mount for Insta360, GoPro Max, or other 360 camera
  • Device holders sold separately 

Price: $179.99 (plus 15 percent off on this product and other MyGoFlight products when using the code GIFTOFFLIGHT2024)

iPad Kneeboard/Mountable Sport Case Pro

This durable case is designed for aviation with full protection and drop test certification.

The over-molded rubber design provides a secure grip, while the built-in kneeboard passthrough and MyGoFlight adapter allow for easy use on the go. It’s compatible with the iPad Pro 11 Inch Gen 1-4, 

iPad Air 10.9 Inch Gen 4-5, and iPad Air 11 Inch Gen 6.

Features:

  • Secure Apple Pencil Storage and charging
  • Touch ID compatible
  • Front cover protects iPad when stored
  • Built-in kickstand
  • Built-in venting 

Price: $159 (plus 15 percent off on this product and other MyGoFlight products when using the code GIFTOFFLIGHT2024)

Flight Gear iPad Bag

FLYING Exclusive! Use promo code FLYING20 at checkout and get $20 off!

What makes for an ideal flight gear bag? If you’re using an iPad, you want plenty of pockets for organization and protection. This bag from Sporty’s Pilot Shop offers that and is still small enough to sit on the floor between the front seats of a Cessna.

A transceiver pocket has an hourglass-shaped flap, allowing you to keep the antenna on your radio. When not in use, stow the antenna in a sleeve on the inside of the transceiver pocket. The main pocket measures 5 inches deep by 11 inches tall by 9 inches wide.

Features:

  • Padded iPad pocket large enough for all tablet sizes
  • Headset hanger
  • Two quick-access chart pockets
  • Exterior flashlight and fuel tester pockets
  • Exterior water bottle holder
  • Four internal AA battery holders
  • Padded, no-slip shoulder strap

Price: $79.95 (get $20 off with promo code FLYING20)

iPad/Universal Kneeboard Folio C

Bring any 9- to 11-inch iPad or tablet with you into the cockpit and hold it securely with this kneeboard from MyGoFlight.com

All your ports and controls remain accessible thanks to four adjustable clips that are attached to a rotating cradle. Customers who have purchased the iPad/Universal Kneeboard Folio C rave it’s the “best setup” they’ve had in years.

"If the case gets in the way of a yoke while strapped to your leg, just rotate it out of the way and it still remains open but secure,” another review says.

Features: 

  • Cockpit ready
  • Removable leg strap
  • Built-in stand
  • 360-degree rotation
  • Magnetic clipboard

Price: $159 (plus 15 percent off on this product and other MyGoFlight products when using the code GIFTOFFLIGHT2024)

Aviator Pro Fusion 24

Regular carry-on luggage will only do for a few pilots. That’s why the Aviator Pro Fusion 24 from MyGoFlight.com caught our attention. The zipper-less design—along with a TSA-approved locking system—keeps your valuables safe and secure.

Inside the Aviator Pro Fusion 24 is a clip-in storage panel and spacious mesh compartments. Its 360-degree quad wheels, along with the telescoping handle, make the bag a breeze to maneuver.

Features:

  • Aluminum frame and telescoping handle
  • Soft-close handles located on top and side
  • Built-in add-a-bag strap for carrying another bag in front
  • 26.5 inches in height, 17.5 inches in width, 11.25 inches in depth
  • Five-year limited warranty

Price: $369 (plus 15 percent off on this product and other MyGoFlight products when using the code GIFTOFFLIGHT2024)

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