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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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The Real Reason 80% of Student Pilots Never Finish Training
Episode 214
Friday, 27 February, 2026
Flight training is tough — but are student pilots set up to fail before they even start? ✈️In this episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, Brandon and Carson tackle the most pressing student pilot concerns of 2026, answering real listener questions about the financial and practical challenges of learning to fly. The hosts break down:Why 80% of student pilots quit — and why funding may be the real deciding factorHow to protect yourself financially if your flight school goes out of business mid-trainingThe truth about CFI turnover and how to pick an instructor who won't leave you strandedWhat checkride pass rates actually reveal about a flight school's qualityWhether flight clubs are truly cheaper than training at an FBO or flight schoolHow weather delays are quietly derailing student pilot progress across the country🚀 Whether you're a student pilot, aspiring private pilot, or a parent supporting someone through flight training, this episode gives you the practical knowledge to make smarter decisions about your aviation journey — and protect your investment along the way.🌎 New episodes drop every Friday — join us, learn, and stay inspired in aviation.
