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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.
Special Announcements
The latest news and updates from the team at Thrust Flight.
Thrust Flight® Takes Second Delivery of New Piper Archers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 2, 2022 ADDISON, Texas – Thrust Flight® is excited to announce…
Thrust Flight® Partners with Avelo Airlines
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 22, 2022 ADDISON, Texas; Nov. 21, 2020 – Thrust Flight announces…
How to Find the Best Sunglasses for Pilots
Every pilot needs a great pair of sunglasses. In fact, they’re one of the most…
Discover the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program
In this article, we’ll cover the basics of the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program to help…
The Best Aviation Headsets for Pilots
In this post I’m going to share the best aviation headsets available today. Over the…
Cessna 172 Preflight Checklist
Sometimes called the walk-around, the Cessna 172 preflight checklist is the initial inspection a pilot…
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 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…
The Best Flight Bags for Pilots
Every pilot needs a good flight bag. Whether you’re jumping in a Cessna for your…
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…
Paced vs Accelerated Flight Training
One of the most common questions we hear from prospective pilots is how long will…
What is a Squawk in Aviation? Breaking Down Codes and the Meanings
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…
How to 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…
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…
Lightspeed Zulu 3 Headset Review
If you’re shopping for a really nice headset, chances are you’ve narrowed your choices down…
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…
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