Eric Radtke
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 heads Sporty’s flight school and directs the University of Cincinnati’s Professional Pilot Training Program. In addition, Eric serves as a Captain in Sporty’s corporate flight department.
Is Corrective Vision Surgery for you?
It's estimated that some 55% of civilian pilots use some form of vision correction, most notably, glasses or contact lenses. But advances in corrective...
The future remains bright: airline travel to double
The FAA recently released its annual forecast projecting airline passenger travel will nearly double in the next 20 years. That means the future is bright for professional aviation and there's never been a better time to pursue your dream.
Learn to Fly Webinar
Watch the video recording of our popular "Get the most out of every flight lesson" webinar, presented by Sporty's Academy Chief Flight Instructor Eric Radtke and Vice President of Flight Education David Zitt. It's over an hour of tips and honest information.
