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The Aviation Side of Pearl Harbor: Surprises, Warbirds, and GA Takeaways
Season 3 Episode 204
Pearl Harbor, aviation history, and real lessons for today’s pilots—how does a two-hour attack from 1941 still shape the way we fly today? ✈️
In this …
5 months, 1 week ago
Listener Questions (Part 11)
Season 3 Episode 203
What’s the right way to tell your CFI you’re confused? Should student pilots buy their own headset early? And is it normal to feel like you’re gettin…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Overlooked Aircraft Cleaning Tips That Improve Safety
Season 3 Episode 202
Keeping an airplane clean isn’t just about appearance—it’s a key part of aviation safety, professionalism, and building trust with students and passe…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep 201 - The Hidden Risks in Flight Schools—and How to Fix Them Before You Scale
Season 3 Episode 201
Flying for currency, reconnecting with your flight school roots, and keeping safety at the center of aviation growth—this episode covers it all. ✈️
In…
6 months ago
Celebrating 200 Episodes – Aviation Mentors Reflect on Growth, Stories & the Journey Ahead
Season 3 Episode 200
In this special milestone episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, hosts Brandon Martini and Carson Vasquez celebrate 200 episodes of inspiring stori…
6 months, 1 week ago
S02E63: VFR Safety & IFR Traffic Awareness – Non-Towered Airport
Season 2 Episode 63
Flying VFR? Understanding IFR traffic is critical for safety even at non-towered airports.
In this episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, Brandon Ma…
6 months, 1 week ago
S02E62: Hidden Airplanes, Tailwheel Flying & The Real Cost of Aircraft Ownership
Season 2 Episode 62
In this episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, hosts Brandon Martini and Carson catch up in their brand-new studio to talk about Brandon’s long-hid…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
S02E61: Reacting to Your Comments Part 1: MOSAIC, GA Costs & Burbank Tower
Season 2 Episode 61
In this episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, hosts Brandon Martini and Carson discuss aviation news, insights, and trends shaping the general avi…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
S02E60: Back in the Left Seat – Carson’s First Flight in Two Years
Season 2 Episode 60
In this episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, hosts Brandon Martini and Carson Vasquez share an inspiring story of resilience, rediscovery, and pa…
7 months ago
S02E59: Mentorship, Aviation Publishing & Inspiring the Next Generation
Season 2 Episode 59
In this episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, Brandon Martini is joined by two incredible guests: Jacob Peed, founder of AviNation Magazine, and S…
7 months, 1 week ago