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." He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and went on to an airline career. Eric now serves as Chief Instructor at Sporty's Academy and directs the University of Cincinnati’s Professional Pilot Training Program. In addition, Eric serves as a Captain in a Cincinnati-based corporate flight department.
The FAA identified 7 airfield geometry configurations that most frequently lead to pilot challenges resulting in runway incursions and developed videos on these challenges. This series of 7 short videos on Complex Airfield Geometry is part of the FAA‘s From the Flight Deck video series. From the Flight Deck uses aircraft mounted cameras to capture runway and taxiway […]
High density altitude is the ultimate thief as it robs the aircraft of engine and propeller performance resulting in increased takeoff rolls and degraded climb performance.
It’s something all pilots have to do during training for a Private Pilot license — pass the FAA Knowledge Test. While this test has gotten a bad rap over the years from some, the reality is it’s a non-event when you approach it with the proper mindset and use the right study tools. In this […]
Hear from ForeFlight’s Josh Berman on what’s new in aviation’s top app, plus some lesser-known advanced tips.
In this episode of the Pilot Minute video series, Federal Air Surgeon, Dr. Susan Northrup, tackles the topic of fatigue and whether it’s ok for pilots to fly even if they are just a little tired.
Boeing recently released its highly regarded Pilot and Technician Outlook with forecasts for aviation professionals worldwide through 2041. The publication indicates continued high demand for aviation professionals including 602,000 new pilots.
Apply by July 30, 2022 The NBAA Charities scholarship program, generously supported by NBAA member donors, offers nearly $100,000 annually in cash awards as tuition reimbursement for enrolled students and nearly the same amount in monetary and training awards for working professionals in business aviation, including pilots, maintenance professionals, schedulers, dispatchers, flight attendants and flight […]
Interested in earning a tailwheel endorsement, or exploring the exciting world of backcountry flying? Enjoy this free webinar video with Patty Wagstaff.
The FAA’s Runway Safety Simulator Tool was recently updated for a more modern look and feel along with some enhanced functionality.
Datalink weather has the potential to make your flying safer and more comfortable – but only if you know how to use it properly.
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