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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….
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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…
US Sport Aircraft Brings SportCruiser Aircraft Back to the USA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 8th, 2022 Addison, TX: US Sport Aircraft, based at Addison Airport,…
The Pilot’s Bill of Rights: How Does it Protect You?
The goal of the Pilot’s Bill of Rights (PBR) is to give pilots rights during…
A Guide to IFR Flight Planning
In this article, we’ll dive into how to properly plan an IFR flight. Do you…
Faro G2 ANR Headset Review
A pilot’s headset choices have been set by budget for decades, and the Faro G2…
Indicated Versus True Airspeed
In this article, we’re going to compare indicated airspeed with true airspeed and help you…
Lightspeed Zulu 3 Headset Review
If you’re shopping for a really nice headset, chances are you’ve narrowed your choices down…
How to Calculate Weight and Balance: A Step by Step Guide
Learning how to calculate weight and balance is one of the most fundamental preflight skills…
Airline Pilot’s Schedule: What You Need to Know
We get asked this question all the time. What is an airline pilot’s schedule like?…
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…
Handheld Aviation Radios Buying Guide: Icom vs Yaesu
In this post, we’ll take a look at handheld aviation radios and showcase two of…
IFR Acronyms Every Instrument Pilot Should Know
In this post we’ll walk through a few IFR acronyms every instrument pilot should memorize….
Thrust Flight Partners with Purdue University Global to Address Projected Demand for Pilots
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 14, 2021 Thrust Flight and Purdue University Global have formed a partnership to…
Best Flight Computers: Mechanical and Electronic
There are a few items that every pilot needs to keep in their flight bag….
The Difference Between VFR vs IFR
When you first start flying, one of the most challenging concepts to pin down is…
Thrust Flight Boosts Their Piper Archer Order to An Even Dozen
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2021 Addison, TX, December 3rd, 2021 – Thrust Flight® Group,…
How To Use a Navigation Plotter
A pilot’s flight bag is full of all sorts of wonders. However, two items spark…
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…
Thrust Flight Opens an Additional Location at North Texas Regional Airport in Denison, TX
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 15, 2021 Thrust Flight® Group, a professional flight academy based at…
How “Hazardous Attitudes” Affect Flight Students — and Their Instructors
The FAA and NTSB have identified five “hazardous attitudes” that crop up repeatedly in accident…
Best Pilot Kneeboards
Staying organized is so very important in the cockpit of a small plane. The organized…
7 Private Pilot Books to Make You a Better Pilot
In this post, I’m going to share 7 private pilot books that will help you…
Best iPad for Pilots
Tablet computers are everywhere these days, but there are few places where they are more…
Bose A20 Review – Is It Worth the Price?
In this article, I’ll help you decide if the Bose A20 aviation headset is right…
Thrust Flight Set to Add 7 Piper Archers to Their Fleet
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 4, 2021 This Purchase Expands Thrust Flights All-Glass Fleet of Modern…
Do Accelerated Flight Training Programs Work?
In this article, I’m going to answer one question we hear often, do accelerated flight…
Tips to Get Your Students Focused on Airmanship (and Less on Technology)
Many instructors feel that their students would benefit from more focus on airmanship skills. And…
How to Give a Successful Discovery Flight
A discovery flight is commonly offered to allow non-flyers and prospective students to get a…
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 a Job as a Pilot at Alaska Airlines
In this post I’ll share what it takes to become a pilot at Alaska Airlines….
Thrust Flight acquires Flightstar Aeromotive Maintenance Business
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 3, 2021 With this Acquisition Thrust Flight is More than Doubling…
How to get a job as a Pilot at Mesa Airlines
Learn what it takes to become a pilot at Mesa Airlines in this article. About…
Faro AIR Review – Top of the Line In-Ear Aviation Headset
If you’re tired of literally being weighed down by your aviation headset, you might be…
How to Prepare for Your FAA Checkride
Today I’m going to help you prepare for your FAA checkride. After dozens of hours…
16 Gift Ideas for Your Flight Instructor
In this post I’m going to share with you some fun gift ideas for your…
How to Be a Good Flight Instructor – 6 Helpful Tips
There’s a secret among flight instructors that you might not know. This job is hard….
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