Having a childhood dream of aviation, Chris first became an Aviation Explorer, motivating him to earn his private pilot's certificate as a teenager. During his four years at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University he earned his commercial, multi-engine certificate with an instrument rating. While experimenting in seaplanes, gliders, and flying his personal vintage Cessna 172, Chris developed a passion for general aviation. As a flight instructor, he shares that passion creating aviation training apps and content for Sporty's Pilot Shop. Outside of flying, Chris enjoys collecting and repairing weird cars.
Aviation weather reports are simply conditions in the atmosphere that are observed at a specific time. These reports create a snapshot for pilots to understand what weather to expect during takeoff, cruise, and landing. Knowing how to find, read, and interpret the multiple sources of weather information is crucial to the safety and success of […]
Glider flying is a great way to get into aviation at a young age, hone your powered flight skills or simply a way to enjoy the thrill of soaring through the skies. Answer these ten questions and test your sailplane knowledge. Want to learn more about flying gliders? Check out Sporty’s “So You Want To Fly […]
For some student pilots the mixture control is a thing of mystery. It gets pulled out to shut off the engine, so let’s just leave it alone in flight. Its operation might seem elusive to new pilots but correct operation is critical to keeping the engine running smoothly and for maximum fuel savings. Answer these […]
Moving an aircraft on the ground is a vital phase of every flight, but airplanes don’t drive like a car. Certain care must be taken while operating around the airport. Can you answer all these taxi questions correctly? Want to learn more about avoiding wake turbulence? Check out Sporty’s Learn To Fly Course for more in depth training […]
So you’ve mastered the art of flying a land-based airplane and want to advance your skills. Or maybe you’re a long time floatplane jockey and want to confirm your time-tested knowledge. Even if you’ve never set foot in an airplane, get your feet wet and take our quiz to see how you measure up on what it takes to be the pilot-in-command of a seaplane.
