A home study course is not a flight instructor replacement, but a compliment and enhancement to the learning experience. But to be used to its maximum potential and ensure your students’ success takes active CFI involvement and participation in the variety of learning tools available.
As more and more of your students turn to these distance learning resources, let’s explore and embrace the quality content and system integrations available and learn how you can put these tools to use for better student engagement, retention and performance.
Sporty’s Academy President and Chief Flight Instructor, Eric Radtke, shares the virtues and latest innovations in home study systems and how you can put these tools to use as a flight instructor.
Eric Radtke is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati (UC) Lindner College of Business and UC Clermont College. He earned his pilot certifications at Sporty's and UC and has been flying and teaching for nearly 25 years. After several years as a professional airline pilot, Eric returned to Sporty's in 2002 to lead its flight school, Sporty's Academy, and to direct the University of Cincinnati's Professional Pilot Program.
Currently, Eric is President and Chief Operating Officer of Sporty's Academy, which offers recreational to career pilot training and produces a complete line of award-winning aviation educational products. In addition, he serves as Chief Instructor of Aviation at UC Clermont College and is Vice President of Sporty's Pilot Shop.
Paul Preidecker is president of the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI). He retired from Air Wisconsin Airlines where he held the position of chief flight instructor and captain. He has logged over 8,000 hours, holds an ATP certificate and type ratings in the CL-65, Do-328 and LR-JET. Paul has been an invited speaker at the NTSB, Regional Airline Association, and the World Aviation Training Summit.
Paul has also served on a FAA Aviation Rulemaking Committee. Paul is president of his own company, FlightDeck Insights, where he provides aviation education and consulting services to his clients.
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