Garmin Autoland's First Real Emergency: Right Decision or Dangerous Precedent?
Aviation history was made—but should it have been? The first real emergency Autoland sparks massive debate. ✈️On December 20, 2025, Garmin's Emergency Autoland system completed its first-ever real-wor...
3 Jan 21min
Captain Curt's Journey: From Working 3 Jobs to Flying Gulfstreams | Aviation Success Story
Flight training costs, career timelines, and generational wisdom—what does it really take to make it as an airline pilot? ✈️In this episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, Brandon sits down with Capt...
27 Dec 202538min
Winter Flying Safety for Pilots: Frost, Icing, FIKI Aircraft, and IFR Considerations
Winter flying, icing, fog, and cold-weather decision-making—how do pilots actually manage the risks when temperatures drop? ❄️✈️In this episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, Brandon and Carson dive...
19 Dec 202531min
Listener Questions (Part 12)
Navigating thunderstorms, aircraft maintenance, and in-flight decision-making—what really happens behind the controls when things get tense? ⚡✈️In this episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, Brandon...
12 Dec 202526min
The Aviation Side of Pearl Harbor: Surprises, Warbirds, and GA Takeaways
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 episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, Brandon an...
8 Dec 202528min
Listener Questions (Part 11)
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 getting worse before you get better? ✈️In this episode of...
29 Nov 202522min
Overlooked Aircraft Cleaning Tips That Improve Safety
Keeping an airplane clean isn’t just about appearance—it’s a key part of aviation safety, professionalism, and building trust with students and passengers. ✈️✨In this episode of the Aviation Mentors P...
22 Nov 202517min
Ep 201 - The Hidden Risks in Flight Schools—and How to Fix Them Before You Scale
Flying for currency, reconnecting with your flight school roots, and keeping safety at the center of aviation growth—this episode covers it all. ✈️In this episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, Bran...
15 Nov 202525min
