BTG - Next Stop The Cockpit

About this episode

The episode discusses the experiences of pilots in training and their advisor, focusing on the challenges and insights of flight school.

Next Stop The Cockpit! Pilots in Training and Those Who Advise Them With Special Guests Michael Gershe, Aidan Noon and Matthew Cabello ON BRIDGING THE GAP Hosted by David Coleman Two young pilots in training, Aidan Noon and Matthew Cabello, of Rocky Mountain College and a Senior Advisor in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University, Michael Gershe, discuss the joys, rigors, challenges and successes of attending Flight School. Each of the pilots to be described the moment they knew they wanted to become a pilot (Hint…it involved Tom Cruise) and the process and effort it takes to successfully navigate flight school. Advisor Michael Gershe talked about the most common topics he covers with Aeronautical students and the tough discussions that sometimes ensue when it becomes obvious that flight school might not be in a students best interest. These three wonderful guests shared great insights into what it takes to become a pilot and other options available in the Aeronautical industry. You can catch our shows LIVE by checking out the schedule online. You can also listen on demand to all our content in our No Cost APP. Our goal is to bring you content that will…

People in this episode

Host: David Coleman

Guests: Michael Gershe, Aidan Noon, Matthew Cabello

Topics covered

• pilot training
• flight school
• aeronautical industry
• challenges of becoming a pilot
• advising students

Keywords

• pilot training
• flight school
• aeronautics
• aviation
• student advisor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rocky Mountain College, Kent State University, The Bootleggers Music Group

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