🛫 Before you hand a flight school thousands of dollars, make sure you know which questions to ask first.

In this episode, Brandon Martini and Carson Vasquez break down what flight schools don’t always tell you up front, from prepay risks to the costs that never make it into the quote. Brandon draws on his experience owning a flight school, and Carson shares what he learned as a student pilot and working dispatch.

🔹 What happens to your prepaid money if you leave or the school closes, and how big a block is safe to buy 🔹 Why flight training quotes can run $10,000 to $50,000 low, and the costs to itemize before you sign (headsets, checkride fees, fuel surcharges, wet vs dry rates, Hobbs vs tach billing) 🔹 How many hours your CFI should have, and why dual instruction given matters more than total time 🔹 Questions about maintenance, weather cancellations, checkride pass rates, and aircraft availability that reveal how a school really runs

🚀 Whether you’re touring your first flight school or second-guessing the one you’re at, this episode helps you go in with the right questions and the right expectations.

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✈️ This episode is sponsored by Stratus Financial, dedicated to supporting the next generation of aviators. Stratus Financial offers student loans built for aspiring pilots, with competitive rates and flexible repayment plans. Learn more at stratus.finance.