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." Eric earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and went on to an airline career. He learned to fly at Sporty’s as part of the University of Cincinnati’s Professional Pilot Program, an initiative he later directed. Eric now manages Sporty’s media network including FlightTrainingCentral.com. In addition, Eric serves as a Captain in a Cincinnati-based corporate flight department.
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.
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 […]
Interested in earning a tailwheel endorsement, or exploring the exciting world of backcountry flying? Enjoy this free webinar video with Patty Wagstaff.
The FAA’s Runway Safety Simulator Tool was recently updated for a more modern look and feel along with some enhanced functionality.
Datalink weather has the potential to make your flying safer and more comfortable – but only if you know how to use it properly.
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.
It’s not uncommon for pilots to have some fear of interacting with Air Traffic Control (ATC) often concerned with making a mistake or of being judged by others on frequency. Not only is that the wrong attitude, but it can also deprive you of valuable services and even compromise safety. Controllers are humans just like […]
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 […]
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 starts with good planning and a good pattern. Your standard entry of course is a 45 degree (ground track) entry to the midpoint of the downwind leg. If operating at […]
In this episode of the Pilot Minute video series, FAA Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup discusses what pilots can do if they experience depression or anxiety. The video explains the importance of early treatment for mental health and reinforces preflight self-assessment using the I’M SAFE checklist.
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