Is an Aviation Degree Still Worth It? Plus Drones and Flight Fear

Do you really need a degree to fly for a major airline, or is that advice completely outdated? ✈️In this episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, Brandon and Carson tackle a packed listener Q&A covering some of the most common questions student pilots are asking right now. From airline hiring requirements to managing fear between lessons, this one hits close to home for anyone in flight training:Whether an aviation degree is still required to get hired at a major airlineSolo study vs. group study: which approach works best for student pilotsThe best flight training apps worth paying for, including ForeFlight, Shepard Air, and BrainscapeHow to deal with fear and anxiety that creeps in between flight lessonsShould you tell your CFI about training-related anxiety, or keep it to yourselfWhether student pilots should learn to fly drones alongside traditional flight trainingAre stick-and-rudder skills still relevant with the rise of drones and unmanned systems🚀 Whether you are a student pilot just starting out or a private pilot building toward your next certificate, this episode gives you honest, experience-backed answers to questions every pilot in training eventually asks.🌎 New episodes drop every Friday. Subscribe now and never miss a lesson from the cockpit.