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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

Webinar video: How to pass the FAA written in less time

May 21, 2023/in Webinars/by Eric Radtke

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.

Webinar video: pilot hiring trends and tips

May 13, 2023/in Tips and technique/by Eric Radtke

Aspiring career pilots of all ages, backgrounds, shapes and sizes will learn about the pathways to becoming a professional pilot.

Next week is EAA’s Learn to Fly Week

May 12, 2023/in News/by Eric Radtke

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 Helps Student Pilots Choose Their Path

April 29, 2023/in Get Started/by Eric Radtke

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.

Learn to Fly Month at Sporty’s begins Monday, May 1

April 28, 2023/in News/by Eric Radtke

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.

Sporty’s webinar video: Top 10 ForeFlight Features You Probably Didn’t Know About

April 22, 2023/in Webinars/by Eric Radtke

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 publishes AIM update – change 3 effective April 20, 2023

April 21, 2023/in News/by Eric Radtke

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.

Always leave yourself an out

April 17, 2023/in Tips and technique/by Eric Radtke

We want to have a general understanding of obstructions, terrain, airports, landmarks and any type of airspace restrictions or potential weather hazards located within this band all the way from takeoff to landing. One vital element of contingency planning relates to fuel.

FAA updates collision avoidance advisory circular

April 7, 2023/in News/by Eric Radtke

FAA has issued a new version of the Pilots’ Role in Collision Avoidance, AC90-48E, with new and recent examples where pilots have failed in this task. This revision to the AC incorporates additional information regarding pilot actions, procedures, Notices to Air Missions (NOTAM), and aircraft technology to mitigate the risk of a pilot causing or being involved in a ground collision, in-flight collision, or NMAC.

Changes to written testing coming April 24 and PHAK addendum published

March 31, 2023/in News/by Eric Radtke

Beginning Monday, April 24, the Private Pilot Airplane test time will be reduced from 150 minutes to 120 minutes (2 hours), and the Commercial Pilot Airplane test time will be reduced from 180 minutes to 150 minutes (2.5 hours).