AeroSummit 2026 Recap: AI Caught the Instructor Breaking Planes and a $10,000 Scholarship Is Open Now

AeroSummit 2026 Recap: AI Caught the Instructor Breaking Planes and a $10,000 Scholarship Is Open Now

Author: Brandon Martini & Carson Vasquez May 30, 2026 Duration: 35:29

Putting all your squawks into Claude and comparing it with flight data and seeing who's breaking the planes. ✈️

In this episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, Brandon and Carson just got back from AeroSummit 2025 in Miami and break down everything that happened, from a heated on-stage FAA debate to a live $10,000 scholarship announcement. The hosts discuss:

  • How AI is now being used in flight schools to identify which instructors are damaging aircraft
  • Why over-speeding flaps is a serious problem and what it does to an airplane
  • The heated on-stage debate over FAA Part 141 modernization and what it means for flight training
  • How AeroSummit grew from 300 to 430 attendees and what to expect next year in California
  • The new Ascend Flight Training Summit coming to Dallas September 8 through 10 in partnership with NAFI

🚀 Whether you're a student pilot, flight instructor, or flight school owner, this episode is packed with real-world insights from one of general aviation's fastest-growing industry events, plus a $10,000 scholarship you can apply for right now if you have over 25 flight hours.

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Every Friday, Brandon Martini and Carson Vasquez settle in for a conversation that feels like hanging out in the best kind of pilot lounge. Their Aviation Mentors podcast is built on the idea that the world of flight is vast, connecting everything from engineering and history to personal stories and global culture. They bring their own perspectives as active aviators, mentors, and entrepreneurs to each discussion, creating a space that’s as welcoming to a first-time student pilot as it is to a seasoned airline captain or someone who just loves the sound of a radial engine. You’ll hear episodes that dive into the nuances of technique, the stories behind iconic aircraft and airports, and the broader ways aviation shapes our society and sense of place. It’s a weekly exploration driven by genuine passion, moving far beyond textbook talk to capture the real conversations aviators have when they’re just sharing their love for flying. Tune in for thoughtful, wide-ranging dialogues that remind you why the aviation community is so uniquely compelling.
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