Branden Thompson

August 19th marks a day that every aviation enthusiast, history buff, and dreamer has circled on their calendars: National Aviation Day. A day to honor the
pioneers of aviation, the advancements in the field, and the sheer magic of flight, it's a celebration that speaks to the heart of human achievement. 

Join us while we sit down with former F-16, commercial, and current Sporty’s Citation Pilot Don Wykoff! Don has flown a long list of aircraft including the F-16, Boeing B-757, L1011 and MD-88 to name a few. Don has over 4,000 military hours and 17,000 civilian hours in the cockpit. Don will be answering questions about his aviation career, about his favorite aircraft that he has flown along with some interesting while in the left seat.

As expected, the FAA has grounded all flights by any airworthy Boeing B-17 due to an issue with the
iconic airplane’s wing spars. While the chances of you seeing any B-17s gracing the skies during a
summer airshow is slim to none let us take a moment to honor this legendary bird!

May is a significant month for aviation, with several groundbreaking events occurring throughout
history. From pioneering flights to technological advancements, May has witnessed many important
moments in aviation history. Let's take a closer look at some of the most notable dates in May's aviation
history.

Sporty’s Wright Bros provides innovative, exclusive gifts and merchandise for aviation enthusiasts. We’ve partnered with a leading manufacturer of die-cast models to provide an annual limited edition model of the best selling training aircraft in the world: the Cessna 172. The result is a highly detailed, museum quality model that fits into any aircraft model collection. 

Bring your love for aviation with you this year when you schedule that much needed vacation.
If you own a pool or have access to a pool we have you covered, literally. Sporty’s Wright Bros.
has their own brand of swimming trunks and beach towels, including the original 6’ Runway Beach
Towel that has been a fan favorite for decades!

Sporty's Wright Bros. Collection has a vast selection of model aircraft for enthusiasts and collectors to add to their own collections. With our first-ever webinar, we delve into the process of selecting and manufacturing the custom die-cast models based on airplanes around Sporty's airport in Clermont County. Watch the webinar recording here and checkout the models we created. 

You found the perfect Model for your collection; you buy it and then what?! For Model collectors, the
fun in collecting is to share your collection with everyone else! Oh, and so you can stare at Models when
there’s nothing else to do. Rule number 1, do not buy a Model and then just leave it in a box somewhere
to collect dust, you MUST find the perfect spot to display your Model! I’m going to highlight a couple of
excellent options to help you do just that.

In the Sports world, people love to discuss their list of the greatest players or teams to ever play the game. For Aviation enthusiasts, we love to compile a list of the greatest planes of all time.  Some planes on our lists could change over time but the top-tier tends to stay the same. Each plane holds a special meaning for that person, it could be looks, fond memories of piloting that particular plane or flights taken during childhood. Here is my list of top 5 Airplanes of all time, please feel free to email me your list! I’d love to see what planes you enjoy as a fellow enthusiast. Email us your list!