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.
Guide to Part 107 Drone Operations
On August 29, 2016, new operational rules become effective for routine, commercial use of small, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or “drones.” It’s known as Part 107 and is viewed as an early pathway to fully integrating drones into the national airspace. The much anticipated rulemaking has been applauded by many industry trade groups and helps provide structure to what has been a somewhat chaotic environment.
Airman Certification Standards (ACS) – a pilot report
A new, enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS) is coming mid-June, 2016 for Private Pilot Airplane and Instrument Rating Airplane. The ACS is a good and necessary evolution of the PTS that’s sure to bring about greater synergy across all phases of certification by integrating the applicable components.
Taming the crosswind
In recent weeks we experienced an uncommon and unwelcome pattern of cold air masses in the Midwest that not only brought winter-like temperatures, but...
Go / No-go – real time decision making for pilots
Go or no go - while the age-old question for pilots hasn’t changed, the amount of information and resources available to assist in this...
The FAA wants you to fly more and 5 strategies to help
So the FAA wants us to fly more. Finally, a government-sponsored excuse to get to the airport and spend more time doing what we...
FAA medical insights
I don’t possess the medical qualifications or post-nominals to say with certainty that we’re an over-medicated society. But what I can say is that the...
How do you pay for flight training
Whether for a career, recreation or both, you need a plan
For those considering a career as a professional pilot, you’ll be excited to know...
An AirVenture Oshkosh to Remember
GA shines on the world stage
I’m just back from the greatest aviation show on earth – EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. One week each...
Make Better Landings
Proper planning prevents poor performance. I’m not sure who to credit with the adage, but it very much applies to consistent landings.
A good landing...
New ATP Certification Requirements: A Pilot’s Guide
Airline pilots are required to possess an ATP.Part of the sweeping regulatory changes in the aftermath of the tragic accident near Buffalo, New York,...
