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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.
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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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Thrust Flight acquires Flightstar Aeromotive Maintenance Business
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 3, 2021 With this Acquisition Thrust Flight is More than Doubling…
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….
How Long Does it Take to Become an Airline Captain
Today I’m going to share with you how long it takes to become an airline…
Flight Instructor Supplies Every CFI Should Have
As a job, flight instruction straddles a fuzzy zone between professional pilot and professor. You…
6 Tips for a CFI’s First Flight With New Students
For the new flight student, the first flight can be an overwhelming experience. Many students…
5 Tips for Preparing a Resume as a Pilot
You’ve reached the end of your training and are getting ready to interview for your…
How to Stay Organized as a Flight Instructor
One of the most challenging parts of being a CFI is also one of the…
5 Ways to Help Flight Training Students Get Past Learning Plateaus
Flight instructors know that learning plateaus are a natural part of learning a new skill….
Tips For Communicating With ATC
Talking with ATC can be intimidating… …but these 6 tips for communicating with ATC can…
Airspace Classes: An Airspace Guide for New Pilots
In this article, you’ll learn the basics of airspace classes. This airspace study guide will…
Study Tips for the FAA Written Test
3 Tips to Help you Pass Your CFI Checkride
Almost every pilot who pursues a career in aviation spends at least a little time…
How To Choose A Flight School
You’ve wanted to be an airline pilot ever since you first laid eyes on an…
Engine Failure on Takeoff: Performing the Impossible Turn
In this article, we’ll take a look at what to do when you have an…
How to Obtain a Weather Briefing
Every student training for their private pilot license will have to complete a cross-country flight. As part…
Why Now is the Best Time to Become an Airline Pilot
In the past people became airline pilots because of a life-long passion. Like teaching, and a few…
A Look Back At The Flight School in 2019
We tend to put our attention on the “now”, living our lives day to day,…
3 Reasons to Build Time as a Flight Instructor
After completing the commercial rating, aspiring airline pilots come to a critical fork in their career-…
Flight Training in the Age of COVID-19
Flight training in the age of COVID-19 can seem like a worrying prospect. We’ve received…
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…
Aviation Must Reads: The 10 Best Books for Pilot
Keep scrolling to see some of my favorite aviation books every pilot will enjoy. Whether…
Going to College to Become an Airline Pilot
There’s a lot of conflicting information online about whether or not a 4-year college degree…
7 Ways to Pay for Flight School
The demand for more commercial pilots seems to increase every year, and forecasts over the…
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