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.
In this episode, Spencer takes Paula (a new student pilot) out for her first flight lesson in a Cessna 172. You will see what it’s like to learn the basics of airplane control and how your CFI will coach you along the way to make each lesson a fun learning experience.
Having a good CFI who is invested in the learner and really understands the learning process, cares about the relationship and his or her student’s success, is a vital component of successful flight training. Finding a CFI who excels at instructing provides lifetime benefits.
Understanding exactly what to expect in your oral and practical, and how to prepare effectively, can make all the difference between disaster and a valuable, enriching experience.
While the FAA written test has gotten a bad rap over the years from some, the reality is it’s a non-event when you approach it with the proper mindset and use the right study tools.
Aspiring career pilots of all ages, backgrounds, shapes and sizes will learn about the pathways to becoming a professional pilot.
The inaugural EAA Learn to Fly Week will take place next week, May 15-20! Expert flight instructors and representatives from aviation organizations will present free and interactive webinars to help jumpstart your flight training journey.
Flight Start focuses on the prospective pilot’s personality and ambition, and offers guidance on assembling an aviation “welcome” plan that is personalized for the new student.
May is Learn to Fly Month at Sporty’s, a 31-day celebration of flight training designed to help new pilots achieve their aviation goals. In addition to savings on popular pilot gear, Sporty’s will launch a new YouTube video series, host a number of interactive webinars, post over two dozen articles, and even pay some FAA knowledge tests.
With all the updates and feature additions that have been implemented over the last few years, a few of the tips and tricks have slipped through the average aviator’s repertoire. Join ForeFlight’s own Josh Berman and Brandon Walker for a highlight of some of the lesser known abilities of ForeFlight.
The FAA recently published Change 3 of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) effective April 20, 2023. The updated AIM is available now in the Sporty’s online course portal at www.sportys.com/mycourses.
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