Choose from a variety of pilot or sightseeing experiences this Christmas

Give the ultimate adventure gift this holiday season – the gift of flight through Sporty’s Academy at the Clermont County Airport. A pilot experience from Sporty’s is perfect for the person you know who may be considering learning to fly, has always wanted to fly or for that someone who’s just tough to shop for.

Pilot experiences begin at just $120 for an Introductory Flight that includes 30 minutes at the controls of a Cessna Skyhawk and a full hour with a Sporty’s Certified Flight Instructor. All of Sporty’s flight experiences include a host of souvenir items from the day’s events including a personal logbook with the flight officially logged as well as a first flight certificate and plenty of photo opportunities.

These special flights are handsomely packaged so there will be something very nice to open. The package also includes all of the information needed to redeem which can be done all year round.

Not interested in the pilot seat?  No problem – Sporty’s also offers a full compliment of sightseeing flights where you can sit back and relax.

Browse all Sporty’s Academy flight experiences and sightseeing flights.

ECA now providing Shell fuels

Sporty’s Eastern Cincinnati Aviation (ECA) is pleased to announce is it now providing Shell Aviation fuel.

“Shell Aviation is an industry leader providing clean, high-quality fuel”, remarked ECA President & COO, Chuck Gallagher. “We believe the Shell brand and its commitment to quality aligns closely with Sporty’s Eastern Cincinnati Aviation.”

Shell Aviation has one of the world’s most extensive fueling networks supported by a strong supply chain based on Shell’s own refineries and Shell’s considerable fuels trading expertise which translates into competitive pricing for its customers.

ECA joins a Shell Aviation network with a presence at about 850 airports in 32 countries, refueling an aircraft every 14 seconds and delivering more than 19 million gallons of fuel daily.

Current ECA fuel pricing is available at FlyECA.com.

From $307/month – available for immediate occupancy

Clermont County Airport, located in Batavia Township, is a general aviation airport and part of Ohio’s system of 104 airports that not only provide the state with a safe and efficient mode of transportation, but also serves as an important stimulus for economic growth and development. In addition to economic impacts, the system of airports provides numerous benefits that enhance the quality of life, health, safety, and welfare of Ohioans.

By providing aviation-related services, Ohio’s airport system supports hundreds of thousands of jobs and produces billions of dollars in economic activity. More than 120,000 jobs can be tied to the airports of Ohio. These employees receive $4.2 billion in payroll and benefits and generate $13.3 billion in economic activity.

Clermont County Airport is home to Sporty’s. In its 57 years of operation, Sporty’s has grown from a one-man operation launched by Hal Shevers to the world’s largest pilot shop and an iconic general aviation brand. Sporty’s operations extend to airport management, avionics installation and repair, aircraft maintenance, a residential airport community, new aircraft sales, aircraft management and flight training form the acclaimed Sporty’s Academy, including for the University of Cincinnati’s professional pilot program.

 

According to the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Ohio Airports Focus Study, Clermont County Airport has a total economic impact of:

• 263 jobs
• $7.4 million in payroll
• $27.4 million in economic output 

Read more at SportysAcademy.com/economicimpact.