MentorLIVE #106: The State of Flight Training 2026

Flight training is changing faster than it has in a generation, and the schools that see what’s coming are the ones that will thrive. In this presentation, Redbird Flight COO Josh Harnagel takes the data behind “The State of Flight Training” and digs into what it really means for flight schools, universities, and the next generation of pilots.

Drawing on insight from a network of more than 3,000 training organizations across 50+ countries, Josh maps where demand is heading, where the training pipeline is breaking down, and how a shifting marketplace is reshaping the economics of earning a certificate. You’ll walk away with a clear read on the trends moving the industry. It’s an honest, pilot-to-pilot look at where flight training stands today, and where it’s headed next. Earn WINGS credit by completing the quiz here: https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/course_content.aspx?enrolled=true&cID=1609