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How to Become an Airline Pilot
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The Best GoPro Mounts for Airplanes — A Guide to Filming Your Flights
In this guide I’ll share exactly what you need to use to record videos in…
Thrust Flight® Takes Delivery of New Aircraft
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2023 ADDISON, Texas – Thrust Flight® is excited to announce…
Thrust Flight Announces New Partnership with Spirit Airlines
For Immediate Release: June 22, 2023 Addison, TX: Thrust Flight announces a partnership with Spirit…
Age Requirement for Private Pilot’s License – Can You Get One?
So, you’re thinking about getting your private pilot’s license, but are not sure if you…
Venturing Out: Planning a Longer Cross Country Flight
For a private or higher certificated pilot, the ability to fly when and where you…
What are the Best Flight Simulator Controls – Yokes, Throttles, and Rudder Pedals
Here’s a look at the best flight simulator controls for an at-home simulator. There are…
Airplane Elevator: What Is It and How Does It Work?
An airplane elevator is arguably the most important of the three primary flight controls. It…
How to Set Up a Flight Simulator at Home
Your home simulator setup can be as simple or as complex as you want. For…
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…
Rising Aviation Partnership
Addison, TX – Thrust Flight, a leading provider of innovative aviation training programs, is proud…
Airline Pilot’s Schedule: What You Can Expect
We get asked this question all the time. What is an airline pilot’s schedule like?…
Can Airline Pilots Have Beards and Tattoos?
A simple question with no simple answer. Matters of grooming and style are oven interwoven…
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…
How To Get an FCC License
In aviation, we spend a lot of time discussing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and…
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…
Thrust Flight® Partners with Avelo Airlines
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 22, 2022 ADDISON, Texas; Nov. 21, 2020 – Thrust Flight announces…
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…
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® 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…
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…
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…
A Guide to IFR Flight Planning
In this article, we’ll dive into how to properly plan an IFR flight. Do you…
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….
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,…
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