Podcast Episodes

S02E41: Headset Showdown: Lightspeed Delta Zulu vs. Bose & David Clark

Season 2 Episode 41

🎙️Looking for the best aviation headset for your cockpit?In this episode of AviationMentors, Brandon and Carson unbox the Lightspeed Delta Zulu and give you a pilot’s-eye view of its most talked-abou…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

S02E40: From Outdated to Upgraded: The $18B ATC Transformation Plan

Season 2 Episode 40

Is America’s air traffic control system stuck in the past?

🎙️In this episode of Aviation Mentors, Brandon and Carson take a grounded look at the challenges facing U.S. air traffic control — from outda…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

S02E39: Listener Questions (Part 8)

Season 2 Episode 39

🎙️ In this episode of the Aviation Mentors podcast, we dive into another round of listener questions—and things get entertaining fast. From navigating unexpected weather to decoding ATC conversations…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

S02E38: Listener Questions (Part 7)

Season 2 Episode 38

🎙️ In this episode of Aviation Mentors, Brandon dives into three of the biggest questions pilots are asking: How can you finance your flight training without racking up overwhelming debt? Are flight …

Published on 8 months ago

S02E37: You Know You’re a CFI When… (Part 3)

Season 2 Episode 37

🎙️ Strap in for the thrilling conclusion of our CFI debate trilogy! In Part 3, Brandon and Carson dive into the eternal battle between FAA minimums and true proficiency, debate scenario-based vs. man…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

S02E36: You Know You’re a CFI When… (Part 2)

Season 2 Episode 36

🎙️Buckle up for another round of aviation arguments as Brandon and Carson dive 🛬 headfirst into the go-around gospel, engine-out realism, and the age-old question: when should a CFI actually take the…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

S02E35: You Know You’re a CFI When… (Part 1)

Season 2 Episode 35

🎙️ Welcome to Part 1 of a fiery 3-part series where Brandon and Carson dive into the cockpit controversies that CFIs just can’t agree on. From the automation vs. stick-and-rudder smackdown to whether…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

S02E35: You Know You’re a CFI When… (Part 1)

🎙️ Welcome to Part 1 of a fiery 3-part series where Brandon and Carson dive into the cockpit controversies that CFIs just can’t agree on. From the automation vs. stick-and-rudder smackdown to whether…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

S02E34: Listener Questions (Part 6)

Season 2 Episode 34

🎙️ In this episode, Brandon and Carson dive headfirst into four of the most asked questions in aviation: What are the most common checkride mistakes? How do you find a trustworthy flight instructor? …

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago

S02E33: Pilot Deviation

Season 2 Episode 33

🎙️ Think a “ticket in the sky” sounds dramatic? Wait till the FAA gives you that phone number to call. 📞 In this episode, Brandon and Carson unpack what pilot deviations really are, how to avoid them…

Published on 9 months ago