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How to Become an Airline Pilot
Whether you’re looking for a career change or pursuing a lifelong dream, in this guide we’ll walk you through all….
Flight Training
Find advice from our team on how to get the most out of your flight training.
Airline Pilot Career
Grab guides, find research, and get ready for your airline pilot career with these helpful articles.
Gear For Pilots
Discover reviews, gear lists, and our personal recommendations on what you need in the cockpit.
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The latest new and updates from the team at Thrust Flight.
21 Best Gifts for Pilots
In this article I’m going to share some of the best gifts for pilots I…
Thrust Flight® Partners with Avelo Airlines
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 22, 2022 ADDISON, Texas; Nov. 21, 2020 – Thrust Flight announces…
United Aviate Program – Become a United Airlines Pilot
United Aviate is a pilot pathway program built for pilots looking to fly for United….
Delta Propel – Pilot Career Path Program
Delta is well-regarded as an airline, but the Atlanta-based carrier is also regularly named as…
How to Find the Best Sunglasses for Pilots
Every pilot needs a great pair of sunglasses. In fact, they’re one of the most…
Southwest Airlines Destination 225º Pathway Program
In this article we’ll take a look at the Southwest Destination 225 pathway program. There…
Discover the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program
In this article, we’ll cover the basics of the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program to help…
Airline Pilot Salary – How Much Do Pilots Make?
Nearly all pilots choose the career because of their love for flying, but the above-average…
The Best Aviation Headsets for Pilots
Communication is absolutely critical while you’re up in the air – and good quality aviation…
Cessna 172 Preflight Checklist
Sometimes called the walk-around, the Cessna 172 preflight checklist is the initial inspection a pilot…
How to Become a Pilot: A Step-by-Step Guide
Becoming a pilot can be an incredibly rewarding and joyful experience. But when you’re first…
Holding Patterns – What They are and How to Fly Them
The term “holding pattern” is probably the aviation term most often borrowed by non-aviators –…
Air Traffic Control Communications Every Pilot Must Know
In this article, we’re going to help all you new pilots out there who are…
How to Become an Airline Pilot
Do you dream of taking to the skies as a qualified airline pilot? Whether you’re…
How to Study to Become a Pilot | Best Flight School Study Tips
In this article, we’ll help you learn how to study to become a pilot so…
What is Turbulence?
Flight turbulence can be very unnerving, even for seasoned pilots. However, turbulence is part of…
Ailerons – What are They, and How do They Work?
Ailerons are one of the main controls you use to fly the plane, so it’s…
Thrust Flight® Hires Ray Lamas as New Flight School President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 15, 2022 Addison, TX: The Thrust Flight Group, a professional flight…
Thrust Flight® Receives Number Two Ranking on Flying Mag’s Flight School Guide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 11, 2022 Addison, TX: The Thrust Flight Group, a professional flight…
Thrust Flight® is Looking for an Additional Chief Pilot
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2022 Addison, TX: The Thrust Flight Group, a professional flight…
Thrust Flight® Receives Examining Authority
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 3, 2022 Addison, TX: Thrust Flight® is thrilled to announce they…
Paper vs. Electronic Pilot Logbooks
There’s an app for that! It’s true most of the time, even in the cockpit…
FedEx Pilot Salary – How to Become a FedEx Pilot
In this article, we’ll break down a FedEx pilot’s salary and explain exactly how to…
Thrust Flight Increases Piper Purchase to 22 Aircraft
This $12 million Investment will help Thrust Flight Meet Rapidly Growing Demand for their Zero…
Thrust Flight Takes Delivery of First Piper Archers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jun 23, 2022 Addison, TX: Thrust Flight® is excited to announce it’s…
The Best Flight Bags for Pilots
Every pilot needs a good flight bag. Whether you’re jumping in a Cessna for your…
Paced vs Accelerated Flight Training
One of the most common questions we hear from prospective pilots is how long will…
American Airlines Pilot Salary – Discover Just How Much they Earn
American Airlines dates its origins to 1926 when Charles Lindbergh flew the first official American…
What is a Squawk in Aviation?
What says “squawk” and flies in the sky? Is it a parrot, a Cessna, or…
Do You Have to Renew Your Private Pilot License
There are many cases where individuals get their Private Pilot License (PPL), stop flying for…
How to Become a Certified Flight Instructor | CFI
Discover what it takes to become a flight instructor in this article. After a sizable…
Understanding Air Traffic Control Communications
In this article, we’re going to help all you new pilots out there who are…
Manage Stress During Flight Training
The I’M SAFE checklist is one of the first introductions to human factors that student…
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…
Age Requirement for Private Pilot’s License
So, you’re thinking about getting your private pilot’s license, but are not sure if you…
How to Replace Your Lost or Stolen Private Pilot’s License
Misplaced your Private Pilot’s License and don’t know where to start when it comes to…
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