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How to Become an Airline Pilot
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Airline Pilot Salary – How Much Do Pilots Make?
Nearly all pilots choose the career because of their love for flying, but the above-average…
Thrust Flight Orders an Additional 22 Piper Aircraft for 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 16, 2023 Addison, TX: The Thrust Flight Group, a leading flight…
10 Trailblazing Female Pilots To Know For Women Of Aviation Week
Women Of Aviation Week is from March 6th through the 12th of this year. The…
Student Pilot’s Guide to Cross Country Planning
Accomplishing your private pilot certificate is an adventure no matter the category and class you’re…
PSA Airlines Pilot Salary | How to Get a Job as a PSA Airlines Pilot
PSA Airlines was founded as Vee Neal Airlines in 1980; they now operate on behalf…
JetBlue Pilot Salary | How to Get a Job as a Pilot for JetBlue
In this post I’ll share how to become a pilot for JetBlue and how much…
Airline Pilot’s Schedule: What You Can Expect
We get asked this question all the time. What is an airline pilot’s schedule like?…
Alaska Airlines Pilot Salary | How to Get a Job as a Pilot at Alaska Airlines
In this post I’ll share what it takes to become a pilot at Alaska Airlines….
Mesa Airlines Pilot Salary | How to get a job as a Mesa Pilot
Learn what it takes to become a pilot at Mesa Airlines in this article. About…
UPS Pilot Salary – How to Get a Job as a UPS Pilot
UPS is a U.S Cargo airline that was founded in 1988, in Louisville, KY. Currently,…
Discover a Delta Air Lines Pilot Salary (And How to get a Job There)
Delta Air Lines is a global commercial airline. Nearly 200 million passengers fly to over…
Allegiant Pilot Salary | How to Get a Job as a Pilot at Allegiant Air
In this article learn about becoming a pilot at Allegiant Air and how much you…
How To Get an FCC License
In aviation, we spend a lot of time discussing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and…
Discover an Envoy Pilot Salary (and How to Get a Job as an Envoy Air Pilot)
Envoy Air is a U.S Regional airline founded in 1984 as American Eagle. It was…
What Are the Best Flight Simulators? Microsoft Flight Simulator vs. X-Plane
Flight simulators can be great aids to help you with flight training. No matter what…
Uncover an Air Wisconsin Pilot Salary (and How to Get a Job as an Air Wisconsin Pilot)
Air Wisconsin is a U.S regional airline that was originally founded in 1965 as its…
Using Flight Simulators During Flight Training – Is it a Good Idea?
Flight simulators have been popular personal computer games since Microsoft released Version 1.0 of Flight…
Thrust Flight Receives FAA Approval for Accelerated Commercial Course
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 21, 2022 Addison, TX: Thrust Flight®, a professional flight academy based…
Thrust Flight® Takes Second Delivery of New Piper Archers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 2, 2022 ADDISON, Texas – Thrust Flight® is excited to announce…
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…
10 Things You Can Do With a Private Pilot License
In this post we’ll share our top 10 things you can do with a private…
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…
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