Aero Connections is the official publication of Aero Sports Connection (AeroSports.org), serving pilots, builders, instructors, and enthusiasts across the ultralight and light sport aviation community. Our readers are active participants in the sport — they buy gear, engines, training, and aircraft.
Published digitally in an interactive flipbook format, Aero Connections reaches a passionate, technically engaged audience that trusts the content and the community behind it.
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Primary Reader Profile
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What They're Buying
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All ads are placed at natural editorial breaks to ensure maximum reader engagement without interrupting article flow. Rates are per issue unless noted.
| Position | Dimensions | Pages | Rate (per issue) |
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| Cover (approved art) | Full page bleed | 1 | $250 | Highest-visibility position; advertised |
| Inside Front Cover Facing Table of Contents | Full page | 1 | $150 | Every reader sees this during orientation |
These positions appear at natural editorial stopping points — between features, between departments, or after an article concludes. Readers are not pulled mid-thought and are more receptive to ad content at these breaks.
| Position | Dimensions | Pages | Rate (per issue) | Notes |
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| Full-Page Between Articles | Full page | 1 | $100 | Clean break between major features; full spread impact |
| Half-Page Between Articles | Half page (horiz.) | 1 | $50 | Shares a page with editorial content at section break |
| Double-Page Spread | 2 full pages | 2 | $150 | Maximum visual impact; ideal for aircraft or engine manufacturers |
| Quarter Page Between Articles | Quarter page | 1 | $25 | Shares a page with editorial content at section break |
Our back-of-book section is actively sought out by readers looking for vendors, dealers, instructors, and used equipment. These placements deliver high intent traffic.
| Position | Dimensions | Pages | Rate (per issue) | Notes |
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| Quarter-Page Display | Quarter page | 1 | $25 | Back-of-book display; dealer/dealer listings |
| Classified Listing | Up to 50 words | — | Future Editions | Text-only; equipment, services, instruction |
| Instructor Listing | Name + contact | — | FREE | Free for all ASC-member flight instructors |
| Package | Description | Discount |
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| 3-Issue Run | Same ad placement across 3 consecutive issues | 10% off |
| 6-Issue Run | Same ad placement across 6 consecutive issues | 15% off |
| Annual (all issues) | Full-year commitment; same or rotating placement | 25% off |
| New Advertiser | First-time advertisers — introductory rate on first issue | 15% off |
| Contextual Bundle | Ad placed adjacent to topically relevant article (e.g., engine ad near engine feature) | Inquire |
| File Formats | PDF (press-ready preferred), PNG, or JPG at 300 dpi minimum |
| Color Mode | RGB (digital publication); full color accepted |
| Deadline | Ad materials due 2 weeks prior to issue publication date |
| Links | Clickable URL links embedded in digital ads at no extra charge |
| Ad Design | Basic ad design assistance available upon request (additional fee may apply) |
Aero Connections does not place advertisements mid-article. We believe in protecting the reader's experience and the integrity of our editorial content. Ads appear at natural breaks — between articles, at section transitions, or in dedicated display areas — so your message is seen by readers who are receptive, not interrupted.
We also offer contextual placement — working with our editorial team to position your ad adjacent to content that is directly relevant to your product.
An engine manufacturer running in the September Engines issue, for example, benefits from readers who are already in the mindset of evaluating powerplants.
Aero Connections is an ad-free editorial environment by policy — our content is never written to favor or promote advertisers, which is precisely what makes advertising here credible.
CONTACT US TO ADVERTISE
Paul Czarnecki | [email protected] | AeroSports.org
Serving the ultralight & light sport aviation community since 1984