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FAA Medical Certificates | What’s the Difference Between Them?
One of your first tasks as a new student pilot is to get your first…
A New Pilot’s Guide to NOTAMS
In this article we’re going to dive deep into NOTAMS, or Notices to Air Missions….
Can Pilots be Colorblind?
In this post we’re going to answer a frequently asked question, can pilots be colorblind….
Understanding Airplane Rudders: Function, Importance, and Usage
The airplane rudder is a fundamental flight control surface that plays a critical role in…
What is Turbulence?
Flight turbulence can be very unnerving, even for seasoned pilots. However, turbulence is part of…
What Are Regional Airlines?
One term you often hear within the airline industry is “regional airline.” Regional airlines operate…
Multi-Engine Training Aerodynamics and Performance Quizzes
Welcome to Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Aerodynamics and Performance section in Thrust…
The New Pilot’s Guide to Runway Markings
For new pilots, airports are a sea of confusing markings and signs. It takes a…
Discover the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program
Embark on an exciting journey to the cockpit with the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program. Designed…
What is the Restricted ATP
In this post we’ll answer the common question, what is a restricted ATP. It’s been…
Southwest Airlines Destination 225Âş Pathway Program
In this article we’ll take a look at the Southwest Destination 225 pathway program. As…
Thrust Flight Ranks No. 3346 on the 2023 Inc. 5000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Addison, TX – Inc. revealed today that Thrust Flight ranks No. 3346…
Thrust Flight Announces Examining Authority for CFI Academy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 04, 2023 Addison, TX: Thrust Flight® is thrilled to announce they…
Thrust Receives Delivery of New Multi-Engine Aircraft
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ADDISON, Texas – Thrust Flight® is excited to announce it has taken…
Thrust Orders New Aerobatic Plane To Join Growing Fleet
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 05, 2023 Addison, TX: Thrust Flight announces a new aircraft coming…
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…
Rising Aviation Partnership
Addison, TX – Thrust Flight, a leading provider of innovative aviation training programs, is proud…
Thrust Flight Orders an Additional 22 Piper Aircraft
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 16, 2023 Addison, TX: The Thrust Flight Group, a leading 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…
Thrust Flight Ranked 2nd 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…
Thrust Flight Partners with Purdue University Global
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 14, 2021 Thrust Flight and Purdue University Global have formed a partnership to…
Thrust Flight Boosts Their Piper Archer Order to 12
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2021 Addison, TX, December 3rd, 2021 – Thrust Flight® Group,…
Thrust Flight Opens an Additional Location at North Texas Regional Airport
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 15, 2021 Thrust Flight® Group, a professional flight academy based at…
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…
A Look Back At The Flight School in 2019
We tend to put our attention on the “now”, living our lives day to day,…
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…
COVID-19: Fear Mongering in the Aviation Industry
By Patrick Arnzen “So much for that pilot shortage” is a headline that can be…
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