Sporty's Pilot Shop Reviews 

Excellent, personal customer service. If you need assistance, you can actually talk to a real person, and their English language skills do not require Google Translate.

EDIT (updated 3/7/26):

Hi Connor | Sporty’s Pilot Shop Support,

I just wanted to extend my sincere thanks for your outstanding assistance regarding my So You Want to Fly Gliders video edition. Everything is now working perfectly, and I’m completely satisfied with the results.

Your prompt and thoughtful help reflected the professionalism and care that make Sporty’s Pilot Shop such a respected name in aviation education. As a long-time customer and proud veteran, I truly appreciate the dedication you showed in resolving my concern so quickly and completely.

As you can see, I’ve already updated my previous review to a well-deserved 5‑star rating to express my gratitude and confidence in Sporty’s continued commitment to its customers.

Please share my thanks with the rest of your team as well.

Warm regards,
Joseph Todaro

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“A Veteran’s Appeal to Restore a Cherished Flight Training Program”

About ten years ago, I purchased the “So You Want to Fly Gliders” video edition—including its companion manual—from Sporty’s Pilot Shop for $54.05. It was an outstanding resource that rekindled my lifelong passion for aviation and served as an invaluable learning tool. I have treasured it ever since.

To my disappointment, I recently discovered that the app is no longer available and that access to my original video edition has been deactivated. What was once a dynamic, inspiring program has now been reduced to the printed manual alone—the video feature that brought the material to life is no longer accessible.

As a 78‑year‑old and a proud veteran, I find this especially disheartening. Losing access to a resource I lawfully purchased and deeply valued feels both discouraging and unfair. Were it possible to repurchase or reactivate the program, I would gladly do so. I sincerely hope Sporty’s might consider restoring or reissuing this remarkable instructional series, allowing loyal customers like myself to continue learning and enjoying the spirit of flight that first inspired us.

P.S. Pictures can be found on Google Reviews.

Sincerely,
Joseph Todaro
Tue Mar 3, 2026

Very complete and professional one stop shop for the aspiring pilot.

Accurate processing of my order and good communications.

Videos and transcripts are clear and easy to follow. The app makes it easy to work on while traveling.

I like this place

Excellent experience easy ordering in great prices

Easy shopping. Easy to place order.

After other purchases in the past,
I purchased a Garmin device from Sporty’s and completed the entire process—payment approved, order confirmed, and my credit card fully charged. Then, without any legitimate explanation, Sporty’s abruptly cancelled my order. Their actions make it clear that the refusal was based solely on the fact that I am a Jewish pilot living in Israel.

This conduct is outrageous, discriminatory, and completely unacceptable for any reputable business.

Customers deserve to know how Sporty’s Pilot Shop chooses to treat people on a basis of race and nationality.

worst service ever
only interested in collecting your money
no goods no service and unfriendly

warning for international customers:

"extra processing fee for international"

billing normal international freight charges (very high in US)
but will send by slow and cheap bulk shipping

for me this is fraudulent behavior

Excellent, on time in full in perfect condition !

Fast dependable service. Tracking number is a plus.
The radio actually arrived early. Ground shipping only took 4 days.

The FAA Pilot’s plate was perfect. I am very happy with it! Many thanks…

Terrible shop source you can buy, purchase product never shipped even with a 2-day freight charge
NOT a great experience

Very surprised at how well Sporty’s looks after their customers to protect them from fraudulent transactions. Amazon doesn’t do this.

Fast response to my question and concern. Very pleased.