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About Eric Radtke
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.
Entries by Eric Radtke
Free webinar: Flying the Garmin GFC600 Autopilot with Garmin Aviation
/in News/by Eric RadtkeDesigned for aftermarket installation on high-performance single- and twin-engine piston aircraft as well as turboprops and jets, the GFC 600 flight control system offers an impressive array of top-level safety and performance features.
Chart Smart: VFR sectional obstruction symbols
/in Uncategorized/by Eric RadtkeThe larger obstruction symbols denote and obstruction that is 1,000′ AGL or greater while the smaller obstruction symbol indicates an obstruction less than 1,000′ AGL.
SheltAir and AvFuel announce 2022 scholarship program
/in Career/by Eric RadtkeSheltAir and Avfuel recently announced their 2022 scholarship program as an opportunity to re-invest in the aviation community by providing meaningful financial support to aviators pursuing a greater commitment to business aviation.
Avoid impairment from over-the-counter medication and CBD products
/in Regulations/by Eric RadtkeAs we enter cold and flu season, it’s important to be cautious of the compromising effects of cold and flu medication. Additionally, given the proliferation of CBD-based products, it’s also important to note that impairment from these products can compromise a pilot’s ability to control the aircraft and adversely affect judgment and decision-making.
Call for Entries: The Fourth Annual Richard Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots
/in News/by Eric RadtkeThe Richard Collins family has once again partnered with Sporty’s to offer The Richard Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots. To qualify, the writer must be a pilot (including student pilot) who is 24 years of age or younger. The article must be original, not previously published, and no longer than 1,500 words. The topic should be “my first time at the controls of an airplane.”
The dangers of automation
/in Tips and technique/by Eric RadtkeTechnological advances in situational awareness have dramatically reduced the number of general aviation controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) accidents. However, the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) has found that reliance on automation is a precursor to CFIT events.
Ask a CFI – traffic pattern departures
/in Tips and technique/by Eric RadtkeThe Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) offers two options for departing a non-towered airport traffic pattern – either straight out or a 45 degree ground track in the same direction as the traffic pattern (left if operating in a left-hand traffic pattern or right if operating in a right-hand traffic pattern) after reaching traffic patter altitude (1,000 AGL standard).
Top 5 articles from 2021 at Student Pilot News
/in Tips and technique/by Eric RadtkeWe published hundreds of articles and videos at Student Pilot News in 2021. Here is a look back at five of our most popular, from helpful flying tips to debates about airplanes.
Sporty’s launches Tailwheel Checkout Course
/in Pilot Gear/by Eric RadtkeAll-new course explores the exciting world of taildraggers and bush flying Backcountry flying is one of the hottest segments of general aviation right now, and Sporty’s latest course offers the perfect way to get started. Tailwheel Checkout, hosted by legendary airshow pilot Patty Wagstaff, includes over two hours of practical tips for mastering these demanding airplanes, […]
