New webinar video: Learning to Fly – How to Get Started
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Learning to fly will unlock a world of possibilities and give you unparalleled freedom to see the world. It is a truly unique experience—one of the last great adventures in our modern life. It is challenging, rewarding and flat out fun!
Join Sporty’s Academy Chief CFI, Eric Radtke, and Senior Director of Flight Training Education at AOPA, Chris Moser, as they discuss the steps to get you started in your aviation journey and key success drivers to ensure a fun, thrilling pilot training experience.
It was his first airplane trip at age seven that made Eric decide to become a pilot. "While boarding the airplane, a flight attendant noticed my interest in the flight deck and urged me to go talk to the pilot. I give a lot of credit to that pilot for my career choice." Eric earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and went on to an airline career. He learned to fly at Sporty’s as part of the University of Cincinnati’s Professional Pilot Program, an initiative he later directed.Eric now manages Sporty’s media network including FlightTrainingCentral.com. In addition, Eric serves as a Captain in a Cincinnati-based corporate flight department.
Latest posts by Eric Radtke (see all)
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