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.
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.
The Pilot/Controller Glossary was compiled to promote a common understanding of the terms used in the Air Traffic
Control system.
When should I begin reducing my airspeed while on final approach to landing? You should begin reducing your final approach speed at the start of the roundout which, in a normal descent, begins about 10’-20’ about the ground. The round out is a slow, smooth transition from a normal approach attitude to a landing attitude. […]
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.
Flight simulators have exploded in popularity over the last year. With new software options, impressive flight controls, and EFB app integration, it has never been easier to use a home flight simulator for real training (in addition to fun). In this fast-paced webinar, Chris McGonegle, a commercial pilot and Sporty’s flight simulator expert, will […]
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
In the latest episode of the Pilot Minute video series, the FAA’s Federal Air Surgeon, Dr. Susan Northrup, covers internal and external factors affecting G-force induced loss of consciousness, or G-LOC, and how pilots can assess their readiness and tolerance using the preflight I’M SAFE personal checklist.
I recently earned a new type rating. This particular airplane happens to be the most popular in its super-midsized class which means the training program is in high demand and has to be scheduled well in advance. It also means the training is not inexpensive – a simple matter of supply and demand. Training for […]
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Conspicuously absent from most aircraft checklists, is how to conduct a passenger briefing. A helpful acronym for your passenger briefing is SAFETY.
