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Pilot Outranks Doctor, Lawyer and Software Developer in Career Value, New Thrust Flight Survey Finds
Americans rethink career success as non-degree paths gain altitude. Americans are rethinking what success looks…
Best Pilot Kneeboards | Stay Organized in the Cockpit
Staying organized in the cockpit is crucial for any pilot, whether you’re a seasoned aviator…
3 Easy Steps to a Perfect Crosswind Landing
Performing a crosswind landing is one of a new pilot’s biggest fears. It’s the phase…
How to Become a Flight Dispatcher
Have you ever wondered about a career behind the scenes at an airline? There are…
How Cross-Controlled Stalls Start—and What to Do Before It’s Too Late
There are several stall maneuvers that are not required for the private, instrument, or even…
Airplane Flaps – What are They, and How Do They Work?
Anyone who has flown on an airliner and looked out over the wing during flight…
How Accelerated Stalls Happen—and How to Avoid Them
What makes commercial training more demanding is the introduction of advanced maneuvers like accelerated stalls….
Turning Stalls: How One Split-Second Decision Can Save Your Life
Turning stalls are one of the often misunderstood scenarios student pilots face, especially during slow…
What is the Pilot Shortage?
At this point you’ve probably heard a news story about the current pilot shortage. And…
3 Reasons You Should Get a Seaplane Rating
Looking for a completely new experience, a way to learn new flying skills, and have…
How to Master Power-on Stalls
In this article you’ll learn all about power-on stalls. A key element to learning to…
How to Perform a Short Field Landing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHc_OByZM8o Transcript from the video: Hey everyone. It’s Liz from Thrust Flight. Today we’re gonna…
Power-off Stalls: Essential Recovery Steps to Know
Over the course of pilot training, you will master a set of maneuvers that will…
How to Prepare for Your Airline Pilot Interview | 13 Tips
In this article we’ll help you prepare for your airline pilot interview. So you’ve put…
Can Airline Pilots Wear Glasses? 4 Options for Pilots
I hear the question all the time, can commercial pilots wear glasses? It’s a frequent…
Performing the Standard Instrument Departure
Every phase of an instrument flight has a published route one can follow. They’re called…
Master all the Types of Stalls a Private Pilot Must Know
In this article, we’re going to take a look at all the types of stalls…
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…
How to Prepare for Your FAA Checkride & Pass the First Time
Today I’m going to help you prepare for your FAA checkride. After dozens of hours…
ATC Communications Pilots Must Know
In this article, we’re going to help all you new pilots out there who are…
3 Principle Airplane Axes—Pitch, Roll, & Yaw
Here’s a look at the three principal airplane axes, how the plane moves around them,…
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…
High Wing vs Low Wing: Which is Better?
In this article we’re going to wade into one of the great aviation debates, high…
Finding the Best Paper vs. Electronic Logbook
There’s an app for that! It’s true most of the time, even in the cockpit…
Why This is the Best iPad for Pilots
In this article I’ll help you pick the best aviation iPad for your flying situation….
Faro AIR Review – Is This the Best Lightweight Aviation Headset
If you’re tired of literally being weighed down by your aviation headset, you might be…
What Happens When You Lose Contact with ATC?
Lost comms are high on the pilot stressful-scenario scale, but not because there’s anything inherently…
What is the Fastest Jet in the World? Discover 16 Contenders
“I wanna go fast.” Ricky Bobby said it, and most pilots have said it, too….
10 Best Flashlights for Pilots (And Headlamps Too)
In this post, I’ll share some of the best flashlights for pilots. A good quality…
Performing the Cessna 172 Preflight Checklist
Sometimes called the walk-around, the Cessna 172 preflight checklist is the initial inspection a pilot…
Bose A20 Review – Is It Worth the Price?
In this article, I’ll help you decide if the Bose A20 aviation headset is right…
Types of Pilot Licenses – A Guide for New Pilots
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the various types of pilot licenses available for…
What Is the Difference Between AIRMETs and SIGMETs?
In this article we’re going to explore the difference between AIRMETs and SIGMETs, and understand…
Learn Airplane Parts & Their Function in Our Essential Guide
The anatomy of an airplane is complex, with each component meticulously designed for safety, efficiency,…
SkyWest Pilot Salary | Earn 6 Figures Your Second Year
In this article I’m going to break down SkyWest pilot pay and show you what…
Category, Class, and Type of Aircraft: What Pilots Must Know
When I first started my flight training I found it difficult to remember the difference…
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