Why Student Pilots and CFIs Should Attend AeroSummit 2026

About this episode

Brandon and Carson discuss the highlights and opportunities at AeroSummit 2026 for student pilots, CFIs, and flight school owners.

In this episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, Brandon and Carson break down everything you need to know about AeroSummit 2026, happening May 20 through 22 at the JW Marriott Turnberry in Aventura, Florida. From the session lineup to networking opportunities, here's what's in store: Dedicated tracks for student pilots, CFIs, and flight school owners Keynote speaker Stephanie Goats and panels on the future of flight training Sessions covering FAA Part 141 modernization and the Mosaic rule How to fund your flight training, including military VA benefits Airline recruiters on site for resume reviews and career matchmaking Kit Darby's 2026 airline pilot job market and salary data A charity golf tournament benefiting Aviators for Autism The AeroQuest welcome reception featuring aircraft from Cessna, Piper, and more 🚀 Whether you're a student pilot trying to break into the industry, a CFI looking to sharpen your skills, or a flight school owner building airline partnerships, AeroSummit 2026 has a track built for you. This is one of the most valuable networking events in general aviation, and Brandon and Carson are both speaking. 🌎 New episodes drop every Friday. Join us, keep…

People in this episode

Hosts: Brandon Martini, Carson Vasquez

Topics covered

• AeroSummit 2026
• flight training
• networking opportunities
• career development
• aviation events

Keywords

• AeroSummit 2026
• student pilots
• CFIs
• flight training
• networking
• aviation
• career matchmaking
• resume reviews
• charity golf tournament

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aviators for Autism

Products: FAA Part 141, Mosaic rule

Places: Aventura, Florida

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