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About 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 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.
Entries by Eric Radtke
How to become a professional pilot
/in Career/by Eric RadtkeRecent data indicates that pilot certification changes have had far-reaching effects on qualified commercial and airline transport pilots and flight departments are experiencing a shortage of qualified pilots. In addition to flying passenger aircraft for major and commuter airlines, pilots also crew corporate aircraft and serve the military and law enforcement.
Webinar video: How to pass the FAA written in less time
/in Webinars/by Eric RadtkeWhile the FAA written 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.
Webinar video: pilot hiring trends and tips
/in Tips and technique/by Eric RadtkeAspiring career pilots of all ages, backgrounds, shapes and sizes will learn about the pathways to becoming a professional pilot.
Next week is EAA’s Learn to Fly Week
/in News/by Eric RadtkeThe inaugural EAA Learn to Fly Week will take place next week, May 15-20! Expert flight instructors and representatives from aviation organizations will present free and interactive webinars to help jumpstart your flight training journey.
6 professional development tips for aspiring pilots
/in Tips and technique/by Eric RadtkeThe aviation job market has never been stronger. If you’re one of the many thousands who one day aims to make a career as a pilot, there is plenty of advice and helpful tips to be mindful of as you begin your career path that are sure to pay dividends in the future. Here are six tips I wish I would have learned much earlier in my journey.
The Road to PIC YouTube Series from Baron Pilot
/in Get Started/by Eric RadtkeLearning to fly is fun and rewarding, but it can also be frustrating and even scary at times—and that’s exactly what Kim and Kristoffer from the Baron Pilot YouTube channel wanted to show in their new video series. In The Road to PIC, you can follow along on the exhilarating, but often raw and emotional […]
Advice for Student Pilots – Top 10 List
/in Get Started/by Eric RadtkeMaybe one of these tips will help build your confidence after a hot day trying to master eights on pylons. Whatever the trials and tribulations, flying is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll have in your lifetime.
Flight Start Helps Student Pilots Choose Their Path
/in Get Started/by Eric RadtkeFlight Start focuses on the prospective pilot’s personality and ambition, and offers guidance on assembling an aviation “welcome” plan that is personalized for the new student.
Learn to Fly Month at Sporty’s begins Monday, May 1
/in News/by Eric RadtkeMay is Learn to Fly Month at Sporty’s, a 31-day celebration of flight training designed to help new pilots achieve their aviation goals. In addition to savings on popular pilot gear, Sporty’s will launch a new YouTube video series, host a number of interactive webinars, post over two dozen articles, and even pay some FAA knowledge tests.
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