Entries by Eric Radtke

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 […]

Make better landings by doing this

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 […]

Pilots can now track medical applications in real-time

The FAA recently added a new feature to its online medical application system, MedXPress, that allows pilots to track the status of their medical certificates online throughout the application and review process. Prior to adding this new feature, pilots had to call to check their application status, or, in many cases, remain in the dark.

Sporty’s Releases Updated Sport Pilot Course

Sporty’s popular Learn to Fly Course now features an updated and expanded Sport Pilot training module, ideal for student pilots training in Light Sport Aircraft (LSAs). In addition to new video segments and updated test questions, the course also includes interactive flashcards for checkride prep and a complete FAA library.

Friday Photo: sunset flight

Only a week from Daylight Saving Time, I decided to get out for a night flight before it’s more difficult to do after the time change. I love the sunsets, but looking forward for more daytime flying