Be aware of these 5 night flying deceptions
When it comes to night vision, we aren’t very good because we weren’t built for it. In fact, if it weren’t for rods, we wouldn’t be able to see anything in the dark.
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." He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and went on to an airline career. Eric now serves as Chief Instructor at Sporty's Academy and directs the University of Cincinnati’s Professional Pilot Training Program. In addition, Eric serves as a Captain in a Cincinnati-based corporate flight department.
Entries by Eric Radtke
New episodes of Sporty’s Pilot’s Discretion Podcast
/in Tips and technique/by Eric RadtkeSporty’s Pilot’s Discretion Podcast has new episodes available with guests that include Bruce Williams on flight sims as well as EAA Chairman Jack Pelton, discussing EAA AirVenture and the experimental aircraft boom. The informative and entertaining format features wide-ranging questions with one intriguing guest.
Why you should participate in the NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System
/in News/by Eric RadtkeThe NASA ASRS is a voluntary, confidential, non-punitive, safety reporting system that receives safety reports from pilots, air traffic controllers, dispatchers, cabin crew, ground personnel, maintenance technicians, and even UAS operators. ASRS reporting is confidential. All reports are de-identified by NASA Aviation Safety Analysts so that the identity of the reporter and the identity of […]
Webinar video: 20 questions to test your aviation knowledge
/in Webinars/by Eric RadtkeHow much do you know about weather, airspace, aerodynamics, and flight planning? You’ll find out in this popular webinar format. The pilots at Sporty’s will present 20 questions on a variety of topics, let you answer on screen, then explain the correct answer and discuss the implications. A little competition is always fun, but we’ll […]
Nothing brings together the aviation community like an AOG event
/in Personal stories/by Eric Radtke“AOG (Aircraft on Ground)” is the term used in aviation to indicated the aircraft is grounded or unairworthy. While it could be for technical reasons, it’s more often referencing a mechanical issue of some variety.
Avoiding adverse drug interactions
/in News/by Eric RadtkeImpairment from medication, particularly over-the-counter (OTC) medication, has been cited in a number of accidents in general aviation (GA).
Webinar video: advanced flight simulator tips
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oin Sporty’s own Chris McGonegle as he covers the advanced tips for using an at home simulator.
FAA launches interactive Fact Book
/in News/by Eric RadtkeInterested in uncovering facts about the world of aerospace? From air traffic to commercial space transportation to drones, check out our new interactive FAA Fact Book, a one-stop shop for data, facts & visualizations. For example, did you know that Florida has the most certificated pilots in the U.S. with more than 75,000? Or that there […]
Surface Safety Symposium for GA – Monday, November 7
/in News/by Eric RadtkeThe FAA Safety Team is hosting a discussion on GA surface safety on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 10am eastern. During this event, FAA, pilots, and industry experts will discuss safety and operational concerns associated with GA with a focus on flight training. Topics will include wrong surface alignment risk, surface event trends, phraseology, and surface […]
Pilots: prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
/in News/by Eric RadtkeCarbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas by-product of internal combustion engines and is found in exhaust gases. Sufficiently high levels of CO in your bloodstream will lead to oxygen starvation and the onset of symptoms (such as headaches, drowsiness, nausea, or shortness of breath). Many internal combustion engine airplanes are heated by air that has […]
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