App Detail » Sporty's Takeoff

What's New

Bug fixes.

App Description

Don’t wait for your next Flight Review or IPC to get current - keep your flying skills sharp and stay up to date on the latest aviation trends with Sporty's all-new Takeoff app.

This fun and easy-to-use app delivers fresh aviation content to your iPad or iPhone every day, and allows you to customize topics to match your preferences.

Get notified when new content is available, based on your flying skills and preferences; it's perfect for new student pilots and experienced IFR pros alike.

Articles and videos are just the right length for on-the-go pilots, so you can get your aviation fix wherever you are.

Features:
* Engaging video tips for pilots of all levels
* Fun and educational articles by active pilots
* Popular aviation podcasts
* Breaking aviation news and opinion
* Stunning photos and downloadable wallpaper
* Interactive quizzes

More than just a way to organize content, Takeoff offers a curated selection of aviation videos, articles and pictures for the active pilot. You'll learn from some of the best aviators and flight instructors in the world.

Contributors include:
* Jason Miller from The Finer Points of Flying shares exclusive tips for safer flying
* Meteorologist Scott Dimmich goes beyond the basics in Weather Geek segments
* Patrick Carter has also been a Cessna factory test pilot and is currently an Alaska bush pilot and provides insight to Takeoff users from all those perspectives in his captivating videos.
* Matt Guthmiller is the youngest pilot to fly around the world solo and shares exclusive video tips on flying technique.
* Rob Reider offers dozens of flight training tips, from steep turns to crosswind landings
* Steve Thorne, aka Flight Chops, is likely the most popular YouTube pilot right now. He flies interesting airplanes and shares the lessons learned on his VLOG (video blog) which we will share on the Takeoff app.
* Exclusive flight training articles from Sporty's team of flight instructors
* Legendary perspective from former Flying editor Richard Collins
* ATP Amy Laboda writes articles on the pain and pleasure of aircraft ownership.
* Real world tricks and emerging trends from Air Facts editor John Zimmerman
* iPad insight and shortcuts from iPad Pilot News editor Bret Koebbe
* Former FLYING editor and EAA columnist Mac McClellan shares his practical tips on cross-country flying.
* Free video tips from the AOPA Air Safety Institute
* YouTube stars share the fun side of flying

Takeoff is the ultimate experience:
- exclusive content only available for Takeoff users
- original feature articles
- exclusive in-depth pilot training and proficiency videos
- ad-free environment
- learn from aviation's top experts

Takeoff App Privacy Policy: https://sportys-takeoff.s3.amazonaws.com/tnc/privacy.html

App Changes

• July 12, 2016 Initial release
• July 17, 2016 New version 1.2
• July 19, 2016 New version 1.2.1
• August 10, 2016 New version 1.2.2
• November 09, 2016 New version 1.2.4
• December 05, 2016 New version 1.3
• December 19, 2016 New version 1.3.1
• January 03, 2017 New version 1.3.2
• June 15, 2019 New version 1.5.6