SPSporty's Pilot Shop★★★★★
A Veteran’s Appeal to Restore a Cherished Flight Training Program
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
2026-03-03
HOHorizon Hobby★★★★★
Excited for a Fresh Start with the…
Excited for a Fresh Start with the Night Radian 2.0m BNF Basic
I’m genuinely excited and eagerly anticipating the arrival of my brand new, high-quality Night Radian 2.0m BNF Basic motor glider. Reflecting on my journey so far, I realize how much I’ve learned since first diving into the RC flying hobby. When I was just starting out, I didn’t fully understand the differences between the various versions available, and I accidentally purchased the PNP (Plug-N-Play) version of the Night Radian back in October 2024 from Horizon Hobby. At the time, I didn’t realize that the PNP model doesn’t include a receiver—and, to make matters more complicated, I didn’t even own a Spektrum transmitter!
In my efforts to get airborne, I ended up salvaging an AR637TA receiver to make it work. Unfortunately, my inexperience caught up with me, and after a particularly rough crash, I had to part ways with that first glider just yesterday. The experience was a tough lesson, but it’s also made me even more enthusiastic about starting fresh with the correct BNF (Bind-N-Fly) version this time around.
Now, with a better understanding of what I need and a renewed sense of excitement, I’m truly looking forward to enjoying the hobby with a top-notch aircraft that’s ready to go right out of the box. Here’s to new beginnings and smoother flights ahead!
Sincerely,
Joe Todaro
Friday, July 4, 2025
2025-07-08
HOHobby Zone★★★★★
Issue with Account Creation on HobbyZone Website...
Issue with Account Creation on HobbyZone Website...
Dear HobbyZone Customer Service,
I am keen to set up an account on your website, hobbyzone.com, but I cannot proceed without first agreeing to your User Agreement. Therefore, I would like to ask:
Could you please guide me on where to locate this User Agreement? It appears essential for me to read and accept it in order to continue.
This situation has caused me considerable frustration, and I would appreciate your prompt assistance.
I also want to mention that I have made several purchases from Horizon Hobby. If you would prefer that I not shop at HobbyZone, I can certainly accommodate that.
For your information, I retired after 41 years with IBM as an Advisory System Engineer. My experience trying to create an account on your website tonight has been quite disappointing.
Sincerely,
Joseph Todaro
2024-12-30
