Carson Vasquez

Aviation industry expert and pilot trainer

San Francisco, USA

About Carson

Carson Vasquez is a certified flight instructor and aviation industry expert with over 10 years of experience. He has trained thousands of students and has a strong background in aircraft maintenance and repair. Carson is also a frequent speaker at aviation conferences and has been featured in several media outlets.

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Recent Appearances

Flight Training Is Hard: Here's How to Handle the Obstacles Most Students Face

Aviation Mentors•Mar 27, 2026•27:55•host

Mayday in a Warzone: When ATC Can't Save You

Aviation Mentors•Mar 21, 2026•28:42•host

Carson Vasquez

About Carson

Associated Podcasts

Aviation Mentors

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Recent Appearances

Flight Training Is Hard: Here's How to Handle the Obstacles Most Students Face

Mayday in a Warzone: When ATC Can't Save You

Key Topics

From $7,300 in 9 Months to $100K: The Real Airline Pilot Salary Story

The Real Reason 80% of Student Pilots Never Finish Training

Do You Actually Need an ATP to Fly Commercially? The Answer Might Surprise You

Is the DPE Shortage a Myth? PilExOS CEO Adam Shimmens Reveals What's Really Happening

You Know You're A CFI When... (Part 5)

Listener Questions (Part 13)

FAA Medical Certification with Dr. Daniel Monlux: What Every Student Pilot Needs to Know

Garmin Autoland's First Real Emergency: Right Decision or Dangerous Precedent?

Captain Curt's Journey: From Working 3 Jobs to Flying Gulfstreams | Aviation Success Story

Winter Flying Safety for Pilots: Frost, Icing, FIKI Aircraft, and IFR Considerations

Listener Questions (Part 12)

The Aviation Side of Pearl Harbor: Surprises, Warbirds, and GA Takeaways

Listener Questions (Part 11)

Overlooked Aircraft Cleaning Tips That Improve Safety

Ep 201 - The Hidden Risks in Flight Schools—and How to Fix Them Before You Scale

Celebrating 200 Episodes – Aviation Mentors Reflect on Growth, Stories & the Journey Ahead

S02E63: VFR Safety & IFR Traffic Awareness – Non-Towered Airport

S02E62: Hidden Airplanes, Tailwheel Flying & The Real Cost of Aircraft Ownership