Welcome future aviators! Are you living in the United States and ready to research, begin or continue the stupendous adventure that is becoming a pilot? Then you are in the right place. While this is a career-pilot centric podcast, I am here to help you achieve all of your aviation goals, whether you’re 16 or 45, looking for a flight school or starting CFII, or if you want only your private pilot license to fly GA (aka general aviation) in your own aircraft. As a pilot, there is a plethora to learn and many outlets you may use along the way, so allow me to put as much of it in one place that I can.
The beginning episodes are focused on the topic of how to get started and getting through flight school, so if you are looking for other information than that, head to some later episodes. If there is any topic you would specifically like covered, send me an email to youraviatorsguide@gmail.com (mailto:youraviatorsguide@gmail.com).
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In this Instrument Training Series episode, Hollie Bellino reveals all the necessary study materials you need for your instrument rating, and guess what? Most of them are completely FREE! She, also, includes a few federal aviation regulations you need to note for your instrument checkride day.
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Instrument oral exam guide book link:
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19 Sept 2025
Meet Vietnam Veteran, F/A-18 Pioneer and CEO and President of Mercy Medical Angels: Rear Admiral James "Gib" Godwin III
Join Hollie Bellino on The Aviator’s Guide as she sits down with Rear Admiral James Gib Godwin III — a U.S. Navy veteran with 33 years of service, missions in Vietnam and Desert Storm, and thousands of hours in two of the Navy’s most legendary aircraft: the A-7 Corsair and the F/A-18 Hornet.
Admiral Godwin shares his incredible journey from fleet pilot and Landing Signal Officer (LSO) to F-18 design contributor and instructor, and now President & CEO of Mercy Medical Angels. Hear first-hand stories of:
Flying over 2,000 hours in the A-7 Corsair and 2,000 hours in the F/A-18 Hornet
34 combat missions during Desert Storm
Helping design and instruct in the F-18 program
Serving as an LSO and mentoring the next generation of naval aviators
His current mission with Mercy Medical Angels, providing life-saving medical transportation to those in need
This is an inspiring conversation for pilots, veterans, and anyone fascinated by naval aviation history.
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6 Jun 2025
2025 Update for Career Pilots: Pathway Programs, Hiring Requirements & Types of Flying (Besides Airlines!)
This episode discusses the 2025 updates for career pilots, exploring pathway programs, hiring requirements, and diverse flying opportunities beyond airlines, providing listeners with insights for informed career decisions.
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