Nick Smith holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and is a Private Pilot and FAA-certified Ground Instructor. His flight training journey inspired him to leave the corporate world and dedicate himself to helping others pursue their dream of becoming a pilot. Along the way, Nick recognized how common—and costly—training mistakes could be, often adding thousands of dollars to the process and discouraging many aspiring aviators. Motivated by his own experien...| Air Facts Journal
Flight training is rarely a straight line, but for Nick Smith it turned into a winding, four–year journey full of delays, false starts, and unexpected costs. In this brutally honest account, he shares the mistakes he made—so future pilots don’t have to repeat them. His story is both a cautionary tale and a reminder that perseverance can still lead to the certificate.| Air Facts Journal