Aviation Mentors

The big question on every new pilot's mind: "What should I do next? What happens after I become certified to fly?" In this two-part episode series of Aviation Mentors, Brandon and Carson sat down to discuss some of the things that pilots should do to pedal along towards building a solid foundation in aviation as Private Pilots. We hope that these 15 things will provide motivation to you or anyone...

In this episode of Aviators Mentors Podcast, Richard Fornaca shares his experience working as an A&P Mechanic and an Inspection Authorization (IA) Mechanic. He shares his story of how he went from being someone who's in love with aviation and looking to becoming a pilot, to actually going ahead and acquiring the skills that would make him an Aviation Maintenance Technician. At the end of the i...

One of the most important things you'll need for your flight training is a flight bag... and one thing for sure, not all flight bags are created equal. Some are big while some are small. Some have a million different compartments while some prefer fitting everything in one go. In this episode, Brandon and Carson take their differing opinions about what should be in a flight bag, but each has their...

In this week's episode of the AviationMentors podcast, we sit down and chat with Cory, a certified flight instructor on his inspirational journey on how he got into aviation, the lessons he’s learned as a CFI, what he does to maintain a positive attitude, and why attitude is so important for your success as a pilot. Cory answers questions ranging from his beginning in aviation, to his own personal...

What motivates someone to become a pilot? Why do we fly? In this episode of The Aviation Mentors, Carson and Brandon share what compelled them to pursue a career in aviation, with some of the personal stories about #WhyWeFly. A big shoutout to one of the most awesome podcasts that we love listening to: @Why We Fly! 🚀 We are The Aviation Mentors, a weekly podcast dedicated to creating an amazing s...

Have you ever had fears in the cockpit? Have you ever wondered how to overcome them? In this episode of the Aviation Mentors, Brandon and Carson share stories of experiencing their worst fears in the cockpit and how they managed to overcome them. As Carson and Brandon explain overcoming their fear of turbulence, fear of heights, fear of stalls and spins, understand that fears are natural and with...

First solo flight is an exciting milestone for a student pilot, but it can also be a little nerve-wracking. Join Carson and Brandon as they share with you the unique experiences during their first solo flights and what advice they can give to those aspiring student pilots. 🚀 We are The Aviation Mentors, a weekly podcast dedicated to creating an amazing space where we aviators can hang out and enj...