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Pilots Say What?

Thrust Flight
Thrust Flight
Aviation
Flight Training
Flying
Pilot Training
Cessna
Marine Corps Reserves
Student Pilots
Instrument Rating
Flight Instruction
Piper Archers
Aviation Community
Pilot Community
DFW Airport
Career Paths
Discovery Flight
College Experience
Aviation Training
Work-Life Balance
Texas

The ultimate podcast for aviation! Join us as we dive into the world of aviation, with each episode featuring candid conversations with real students and pilots from Thrust Flight! From sharing invaluable advice to recounting thrilling tales from their journeys in the sky, our guests offer unique perspectives on the challenges of becoming or being a pilot!

If you're interested in becoming a pilot,... more

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In this episode of Pilot’s Say What?, we sit down with Drew to hear how he went from high school graduate to private pilot in just a few months. Drew opens up about nearly going to college instead of flight school, the moment he realized aviation was... more

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Recent Guests

Kobe Evans
Operations manager for Thrust Denison location and a flight training student.
Thrust Flight
Episode: Ep. 76: Balancing Flight Training & Operations
Gregory Allen Cook
Aspiring pilot and Certified Flight Instructor trainee
Thrust Flight
Episode: Ep. 72: Why Loving Flying Matters More Than Salary
Nick Bowman
A student pilot currently training at Thrust Flight, preparing for his commercial checkride.
Thrust Flight
Episode: Ep. 71: Why I Switched Flight Schools & Finished Faster
Ryan Whitaker
CFI at Thrust Flight and aviation enthusiast
Thrust Flight
Episode: Ep. 67: How This CFI Beat Imposter Syndrome and Nailed His Checkrides
Jamal Larkins
FAA's ambassador for aviation space education
Aviation Start
Episode: Ep. 66: The Truth About Aviation Scholarships in 2025
Hayden Hayes
Certified Flight Instructor at Thrust
Thrust Flight
Episode: Ep. 65: What’s It Really Like Being a CFI at Thrust?
Hamilton Grant
Certified Flight Instructor with a passion for aviation, overcoming childhood health challenges to pursue his dream.
Thrust Flight
Episode: Ep. 64: Youngest CFI We've Ever Hired? Hamilton's Fast-Track Journey
Kit Darby
Retired airline pilot and aviation consultant
kitdarby.com
Episode: Ep. 61: Kit Darby on the Future of Airline Hiring – Pilot Shortage in 2025?
Chisholm Brewer
Assistant Chief Instructor at Thrust Flight
Thrust Flight
Episode: Ep. 57: Examining Authority and What It's Like Training the Flight Instructors

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Zach
Host of the podcast, facilitating conversations and interviews with a focus on flight training stories and aviation insights

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Thank you

    Very Informative and honest podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ato Kwamena Ayaim
    United Statesa month ago
  • The best!

    This is the best podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lando_Norris
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging stories shared by guests, finding them inspiring and educational.
The authentic conversations provide real insights into the challenges and triumphs of pursuing a career in aviation.

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#48
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#178
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#236
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#137
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#156
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#15
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Ep. 58: How to Become an Assistant Chief at a Flight School
Q: What's your advice for people who feel like they've hit a plateau in their training?
Take a breather if you need to and talk to your instructor for help; changing focus can really help with progress.
Ep. 58: How to Become an Assistant Chief at a Flight School
Q: What do you think you're going to get out of the assistant chief role for your career?
It's another certification, plus it looks great for career advancement and gives me a chance to be more hands-on with students.
Ep. 58: How to Become an Assistant Chief at a Flight School
Q: When you first started flying as a student pilot, were you aware already that at some point, you're going to probably become an instructor?
That was the plan; I didn't know a whole lot of what happened after, but I knew CFI was something I wanted to do.
Ep. 61: Kit Darby on the Future of Airline Hiring – Pilot Shortage in 2025?
Q: What should people understand about growth in the airlines?
Growth in the airline industry is sporadic and can be highly dependent on external economic conditions and events like COVID-19.
Ep. 61: Kit Darby on the Future of Airline Hiring – Pilot Shortage in 2025?
Q: What sort of interactions or what sort of questions do aspiring pilots typically have for you?
Aspiring pilots often want to know about resume building, interview preparation, and how to transition effectively from training to getting hired by airlines.

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2. Gregory Allen Cook
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4. Ryan Whitaker
5. Jamal Larkins
6. Hayden Hayes
7. Hamilton Grant
8. Kit Darby

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