Branden Thompson

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!

Somethings in life are guaranteed, like taxes and death but I’d also like to add Winter weather to that list. Doesn’t matter if you live in Florida, Ohio or Texas, there comes a time every year where the temperatures drop and people bust out long-sleeved shirts or in some states, heavy jackets. Outdoor activities seem to fade and indoor living picks up. Television is getting harder and harder to watch so let’s take it back to a bygone era where people picked up a book and read! Here is our list of Top 10 Aviation Books for Winter Reading.

When it comes to home decoration the first step is to research trends because no one wants to feel
outdated decorating a living room, entertainment room, home bar, office or bathroom. Have you ever
thought about decorating in a theme that you love and enjoy? Forget the trends, this is your home,
decorate it the way you want and surround yourself with things that make you happy! For the Aviation
Enthusiast we’ve selected some of the top products that will add a touch of aviation to any living space.