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The ultimate podcast for aviation! Join us as we dive into the world of aviation, with each episode featuring candid conversations with real students and pilots from Thrust Flight! From sharing invaluable advice to recounting thrilling tales from their journeys in the sky, our guests offer unique perspectives on the challenges of becoming or being a pilot!If you're interested in becoming a pilot, visit our website: Thrustflight.com! We will get you there!Social ChannelsYouTube: @ThrustFlightInstagram: @ThrustFlightTikTok: @ThrustFlight
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- 1 weeks ago52 min
Ep. 134: What Happens After Flight School? Your First Job as a Pilot
What really changes when you go from student pilot to certified flight instructor (CFI)? Ian returns to Pilots Say What? to share his experience becoming a flight instructor at Thrust Flight and why teaching someone to fly is a completely different challenge from learning to fly yourself.
- 2 weeks ago1h 17m
Ep. 133: From Thrust Flight Student to Airline Captain: You Can Do It Too
What does it actually take to go from flight school student to airline captain? Tanner shares his journey from starting flight training at Thrust Flight to becoming a professional airline pilot, including the challenges of earning his ratings, building flight hours, joining an airline cadet program, and transitioning from a CFI to flying commercial jets.
- 3 weeks ago1h 4m
Ep. 132: Why Pilots Are Afraid to Talk About Mental Health
Can pilots go to therapy without risking their FAA medical certificate? Mental health in aviation has been a difficult topic for years, and many pilots still hesitate to seek help. In Episode 132 of Pilots Say What?, Zach sits down with Dr. Abigail Powell, also known as The Aviation Therapist, to discuss mental health in aviation, FAA medical concerns, checkride anxiety, and the psychological challenges of becoming a professional pilot.
- 4 weeks ago50 min
Ep. 131: I Used to Be Terrified of Flying… Now I’m a Pilot
Can someone who's afraid of flying actually become a pilot? In this episode of Pilots Say What?, Zach sits down with Thrust Flight student Troy Kirk to talk about his unexpected journey into aviation. After pursuing hockey and graduating from Purdue University, Troy decided to follow a completely different career path.
- Oct 2, 202653 min
Ep. 130: Why Airline Pilots Should Learn Aerobatics
In this episode of Pilots Say What?, we sit down with aerobatic national champion and Thrust Flight aerobatic instructor Kurt Richmond to talk about what aerobatic flying can actually teach a pilot.
- Sep 25, 202642 min
Ep. 129: The Hardest Part of Becoming a Flight Instructor Isn’t Flying
Becoming a CFI requires a completely different mindset than being a flight student. In this episode, we sit down with a Thrust Flight student who recently completed her CFI training to talk about learning to fly from the right seat, preparing for the CFI checkride, and making the transition from student to instructor.
- Sep 18, 202640 min
Ep. 128: I Put College on Hold to Finish Flight Training Faster
Landon Haynes started flight training part-time while finishing high school and beginning college. After spending about nine months earning his Private Pilot License, he realized he wanted to take aviation seriously and move through his ratings faster.
- Sep 11, 202659 min
Ep. 127: Should I Have Started Flight Training Sooner?
In this episode of Pilots Say What?, Ashley and Cheyenne look back on their paths into aviation and talk about why they didn’t start flying sooner. From college degrees and working as a flight attendant to finally taking the leap into flight training, they share why starting later may have actually helped them succeed.
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About Pilots Say What?
The ultimate podcast for aviation! Join us as we dive into the world of aviation, with each episode featuring candid conversations with real students and pilots from Thrust Flight! From sharing invaluable advice to recounting thrilling tales from their journeys in the sky, our guests offer unique perspectives on the challenges of becoming or being a pilot!If you're interested in becoming a pilot, visit our website: Thrustflight.com! We will get you there!Social ChannelsYouTube: @ThrustFlightInstagram: @ThrustFlightTikTok: @ThrustFlight
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