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Ep. 78: Quitting Tesla to Become a Pilot

Ep. 78: Quitting Tesla to Become a Pilot

Update: 2025-10-03
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In this episode of Pilot’s Say What?, we sit down with Ian, a former Tesla and Lucid Motors employee who left the car industry behind to pursue his dream of becoming a pilot. Ian shares his journey from being passionate about engines and design to making the leap into aviation. He talks about the spark that pushed him toward flight training, the challenges of financing and medical requirements, and what it’s like to start training in a Part 141 program.

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Ep. 78: Quitting Tesla to Become a Pilot

Ep. 78: Quitting Tesla to Become a Pilot