Entries by Eric Radtke

Boeing updates forecast for aviation professionals

Boeing recently released its highly regarded Pilot and Technician Outlook with forecasts for aviation professionals worldwide through 2041. The publication indicates continued high demand for aviation professionals including 602,000 new pilots.

NBAA scholarship deadline approaching

Apply by July 30, 2022 The NBAA Charities scholarship program, generously supported by NBAA member donors, offers nearly $100,000 annually in cash awards as tuition reimbursement for enrolled students and nearly the same amount in monetary and training awards for working professionals in business aviation, including pilots, maintenance professionals, schedulers, dispatchers, flight attendants and flight […]

How to master steep turns

It’s conceivable that a 45 degree banked turn could be needed for an evasive maneuver, but we don’t practice or require the execution of steep turns so that we can make them a part of our everyday flying. In fact, they should largely be avoided. Steep turns are a staple in our training regimen for a better understanding of the aerodynamics associated with turns and to help develop smooth and coordinated use of flight controls, division of attention, and general mastery of the aircraft to aid all of your flying.

Navigate Your Future Scholarship deadline approaching

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Navigate Your Future Scholarship application deadline is approaching for high school seniors. NATA’S $2,500 scholarship is offered to a graduating high school student continuing his or her education in the aviation industry. The scholarship is to be used for one year of full-time undergraduate study. Applicants of the Navigate […]