Liz Brassaw
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UPS Pilot Salary – How to Get a Job as a UPS Pilot
Curious about how much UPS pilots make? In this quick guide, we’ll not only explore the UPS pilot salary but also uncover the steps you need to take to become a UPS pilot. From meeting the initial UPS pilot requirements to navigating the hiring process, this article is your roadmap to understanding and achieving a…
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FedEx Pilot Salary – How to Become a FedEx Pilot
Many aspiring pilots wonder, ‘How much do FedEx pilots make?’ In this article, we’ll break down a FedEx pilot’s salary and explain exactly how to become a FedEx pilot in just a few short years. FedEx operates a global cargo fleet that delivers packages around the world. Thousands of businesses and millions of consumers use…
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The Best Aviation Headsets for Pilots
In this post I’m going to share the best aviation headsets available today. Over the course of my flying I’ve used many of the headsets on this list and spoken to several pilots about the others. Communication is absolutely critical while you’re up in the air – and good quality aviation headsets make all the…
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How to Calculate Weight and Balance: A Step by Step Guide
In this article I’m going to teach you how to calculate weight and balance quickly and easily. As a flight instructor I’ve taught this skill to many of my students. It’s an absolutely critical part of your pre-flight planning. Learning how to calculate aircraft weight and balance is one of the most fundamental preflight skills…
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How to Obtain a Weather Briefing
Every student training for their private pilot license will have to complete a cross-country flight. As part of planning that flight, you’ll need to learn how to obtain an aviation weather briefing. Watch the video below or continue reading for our quick guide on obtaining a weather briefing and the weather briefing types you should use. How…
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How to Perform a Short Field Landing
Transcript from the video: Hey everyone. It’s Liz from Thrust Flight. Today we’re gonna be discussing the proper technique for the short field landing. Setting Up for a Short Field Landing Cessna 172 All right Lan so today I’m gonna demonstrate to you the short field landing here in our 172. So we’re on our…
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Study Tips for the FAA Written Test
Taking your written exam for your private pilot license may seem a bit daunting but it doesn’t have to be. In this article we’ll share some key points to help with your FAA written test prep.
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Touch and Go – What Is It and How to Fly It
Touch and goes are a fundamental flight training maneuver. The pilot lands and then immediately takes off again. It might look like they’ve suddenly changed their mind, but, in actuality, a touch and go is a planned maneuver. In the cockpit, it’s pretty intense and rigorous. Some pilots even describe it as one of the…
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Airline Pilot Salary – How Much Do Pilots Make?
In this post we’ll explore what an airline pilot salary actually looks like in 2024. Nearly all pilots choose the career because of their love for flying, but the above-average pilot salary is a nice bonus. But if you’re considering becoming an airline pilot, you’re likely wondering, “how much do airline pilots make?” In this post, you’ll learn what…
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American Airlines Pilot Salary – Discover Just How Much They Earn
Curious about an America Airlines pilot salary? In my experience, one of the first questions future pilots look at when trying to pick an airline to work for is the pay. The high pay many airlines offer is an exciting prospect for potential airline pilots. So in this article, I’m going to share what you…
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Delta Pilot Salary – Discover How Much You Could Earn
Curious about a Delta pilot salary? This guide breaks down what pilots at Delta Air Lines earn and how you can pursue this lucrative and fulfilling career. From understanding the Delta pilot pay scale to uncovering the steps to become a Delta pilot, we cover all you need to know to navigate your path. Delta…
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How to Talk to ATC: 6 Tips for Brand New Pilots
Learning how to talk to ATC can be intimidating… …but these 6 tips will guide you in your journey to mastering ATC communication. Communicating effectively with Air Traffic Control (ATC) is a vital skill for all pilots. But mastering this aspect of aviation communication can seem daunting due to the precise nature of the language.…
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How to Prepare for Your FAA Checkride
Today I’m going to help you prepare for your FAA checkride. After dozens of hours in the plane and dozens more on the ground cramming with your instructor, checkride day seems to be approaching faster than ever. Remember the friendly and immortal words of Douglas Adams: Don’t Panic! Nobody likes tests. But as tests go,…
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How to Become an Airline Pilot | Your Ultimate Career Guide
In this article you’ll learn every step you need to take to become an airline pilot. Do you dream of taking to the skies as a qualified airline pilot? Whether you’re looking for a career change or pursuing a lifelong dream, in this guide we’ll walk you through all of the requirements and every step…
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How to Become a Certified Flight Instructor | CFI
In this article we’ll cover how to become a flight instructor in this article. After a sizable investment of both time and money you’ve finally become a pilot and obtained your commercial rating and are ready to earn some income as a pilot. Unfortunately, the number of jobs available to low hour pilots is rather small. One…
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How To Choose A Flight School
In this article we’re going to teach you how to choose a flight school, from your career goals to financing. You’ve wanted to be an airline pilot ever since you first laid eyes on an airliner. The sound of a jet engine gets your blood pumping. You’ve watched every video you can find and are…
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Air Traffic Control Communications Every Pilot Must Know
In this article, we’re going to help all you new pilots out there who are struggling with ATC communication phrases. Learning how to talk to air traffic control is stressful for many new pilots. But with a little practice you’ll get the hang of it and begin to feel comfortable talking to atc. Remembering specific…
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How To Use a Navigation Plotter
In this article you’ll learn how to use a navigation plotter to help you plan your flights. A pilot’s flight bag is full of all sorts of wonders. However, two items spark the most interest when you first bring them home. They are, of course, the E6B flight computer and the navigational plotter. In today’s…
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Can You Become a Pilot if You’re Color Blind?
In this post we’re going to answer a frequently asked question, can you become a pilot if you’re color blind. Pilots need to identify different colors to fly successfully. Therefore, pilots are tested for their color perception when they see an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) for a medical certificate. Your AME will give you a…
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What Is CTAF and How Do You Use It? | CTAF vs UNICOM
In this article we’re going to explore the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency, also known as CTAF. Radio communications can be one of the most stressful parts of learning to fly. For many students, there’s something intimidating about keying the mic. But it shouldn’t be stressful. While there are a lot of things to know, it’s…