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.
Fatigue – you may win the battle, but you can’t win the war
I was on the return leg of a two-day trip to Texas last month on a late Tuesday evening. I had spent the entire...
Sporty’s Offers Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP)
FAA-approved training provided by ABX Airlines in Wilmington, Ohio
With the FAA mandate that all pilots seeking an ATP certificate be required to complete an...
FAA proposal could eliminate critical forecast information
Voice your opinion now to stop the elimination of Area Forecasts
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in coordination with the National Weather Service (NWS), has...
FBO Speak
Interacting with the local FBO (Fixed Base Operator) isn't something you’ll typically learn as part of a standard training curriculum at your local flight...
Training Beyond the Certificate
There’s no doubt your checkride was conducted within the parameters of the PTS and you demonstrated quality decision making skills and judgment, but that’s...
5 Tips to Avoid Mistaken Airport Identity
In November, a Boeing 747 that was supposed to deliver parts to McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas, landed nine miles north at...
5 Ways to Beat the Winter Flying Blues
For those of us not flying in sunny, warm climates all year round, the winter flying season may involve anything but...“flying”. Cold, colorless days...
4 Tips for Effective Study
There’s no hiding the fact that earning a pilot certificate will most certainly involve some study. While certain topics will come easier for some,...
FAA Ramp Checks – Know Your Rights
Earlier this week I witnessed something not all that common in general aviation – an FAA Ramp Check. If you've never heard of a...
You’ve Heard of the Pre-Flight, but what about the Post-Flight?
There’s never a good time for something to break, especially in aviation. But things do break and airplanes do require care and service, so...
