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Ep. 98: From Business Degree to Airline Dreams
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- Pilots Say What?
- Published
- Feb 20, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2519
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Summary
Ashley didn’t grow up planning to be a pilot. She was on track for a business and healthcare degree — until one discovery flight completely changed her life. In this episode of Pilots Say What?, Ashley shares what it’s really like transitioning from a Part 61 flight school to an accelerated Part 141 program, overcoming comparison, surviving commercial checkride pressure, and preparing for CFI training.