🎙️ Think becoming a pilot means drowning in debt? Think again. In this episode, we break down the real cost of flight training — and how to afford it without selling your soul (or your car).From hidden expenses and smart budgeting to co-borrowers, scholarships, and why “pay as you go” might just ruin your dream — we’re laying it all out. Plus, the truth about pilot salaries, logging hours the right way, and how Stratus Financial is helping future aviators take off faster.Whether you’re just starting or stuck in funding limbo, this episode might be the runway your dreams need.Let’s talk money — and how to make it fly. 🚀 We are the Aviation Mentors, a podcast dedicated to creating an amazing space where we aviators can hang out and enjoy a wide range of conversations about anything aviation. We're aviators, we're mentors, and we're entrepreneurs. Whether you're a student pilot, professional pilot, general aviation enthusiast, or just an AV Geek like us, this is the podcast for you! 🌎 Join us every Friday as we share our passion for flying! www.aviationmentors.com Sponsored by Stratus Financial www.stratus.finance #futurepilot #studentpilot #aviationmentors #flighttraining #pilotlife #aviationgoals #pilotjourney #stratusfinancial #pilotfinance #pilotloan #flightschoolcosts #aviationcareers #becomeapilot
