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Aviation MentorsAuthor: Brandon Martini & Carson Vasquez
We are The Aviation Mentors, a weekly podcast dedicated to creating an amazing space where we aviators can hang out and enjoy a wide range of conversations about anything aviation. We're aviators, we're mentors, and we're entrepreneurs. Whether you're a student pilot, professional pilot, general aviation enthusiast, or just an AV Geek like us, this is the podcast for you! Join us every Friday as we share our passion for flying! Sponsored by Stratus Financial www.stratus.finance Language: en Genres: Education, Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Listener Questions (Part 13)
Episode 210
Saturday, 24 January, 2026
Should student pilots pay extra for glass cockpit trainers, or stick with steam gauges to save money? What about learning Class Bravo procedures early? ✈️In this episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, Brandon and Carson answer critical listener questions that every student pilot and low-time pilot faces during their first 250 hours. The hosts tackle real-world training decisions and share lessons learned about:Whether modern glass cockpit trainers are worth the premium cost vs. traditional six-pack aircraftWhat pilots wish they'd done differently in their first 250 hours—from saving money to logging PIC time strategicallyAre used avionics upgrades worth it in 2026, or should you wait for new technology?When student pilots should start practicing IFR-style flying (hint: earlier than you think)Class Bravo procedures—should students learn them now or wait until later in training?🚀 Whether you're deciding between flight schools, managing training costs, or planning your path from student to private pilot, this Q&A episode delivers practical guidance based on real experience.🌎 New episodes drop every Friday—join us, learn, and stay inspired in aviation.
