Chris Clarke
Having a childhood dream of aviation, Chris first became an Aviation Explorer, motivating him to earn his private pilot's license as a teenager. During his four years at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University he earned his commercial, multi-engine certificate with an instrument rating. While experimenting in seaplanes, gliders, and a variety of other personal aircraft, Chris developed a passion for general aviation and shares that passion as he develops aviation training apps and content for Sporty's Pilot Shop.
Quiz: Test Your Taxi Techniques
Moving an aircraft on the ground is a vital phase of every flight, but airplanes don't drive like a car. Certain care must be...
Quiz: Can You Decipher An Aviation Chart?
Aviation VFR Sectional charts are chock-full of visual reference information that is important for every pilot. Runway lengths, obstacle avoidance, restricted airspace, plus much...
Quiz: Do You Know Your Airspace?
As they say, nothing is for certain except death, taxes, and airspace. Whether you fly big iron through the flight levels, or go low and...
Quiz: Aircraft Engine Mixture Control
For some student pilots the mixture control is a thing of mystery. It gets pulled out to shut off the engine, so let's just...
Quiz: Wake Turbulence Avoidance
As an airplane wing flies through the air an invisible danger swirls in its wake. The aerodynamic phenomenon known as wingtip vortices leaves behind...
Quiz: Can You Identify These Airport Signs and Markers?
Getting around on the ground can be one of the most dangerous phases of your flight. In fact, the most deadly accident in history...
Quiz: Seaplane Skills Challenge
So you’ve mastered the art of flying a land-based airplane and want to advance your skills. Or maybe you’re a long time floatplane jockey...
