We were excited to have our very own Catalyst Pilot & Aviation instructor, Kailee Calder, who partners with us from Cornerstone Aviation, featured on the "Pilot's Discretion from Sporty's" podcast! It is the feature podcast sponsored by Sporty's Pilot Shop, which is the world's largest pilot shop and a comprehensive aviation education company! Visit the links below to hear this episode of their podcast, featuring Kailee, and to learn more!
October 20, 2026 Podcast links:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/685KsUxkilLPEKdzf2KyCV
YouTube: https://youtu.be/owvvJnS--RE?si=F9ZYuAFazvFxpff9
Episode Description:
"What happens when you take a former high school chemistry teacher, turn her into a CFI, and send her back into the high school classroom to run a full-semester private pilot ground school? In this episode, high school educator, medical professional, and flight instructor Kailee Calder explains how she is reshaping youth aviation outreach through CTE partnerships in Utah.
She also shares lessons she’s learned as a teacher that work for flight instructors and takes on misconceptions about today’s youth. In the Ready to Copy segment, Kailee shares her favorite flight simulator scenario for kids, why social media isn’t always the best marketing channel for flight schools, and the weather tips she learned from sailing."
LINKS:
Aviation program at the Davis Catalyst Center: https://catalyst.davis.k12.ut.us/o/cace/page/pilot-aviation
Cornerstone Aviation: https://cornerstoneaviation.com
Kailee’s website: https://www.kaileecalder.com