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Pilots Say What?

Thrust Flight
Thrust Flight
Aviation
Flight Training
Pilot Training
Discovery Flight
Aviation Training
Flight Instruction
American Airlines
CFI
Pilot Shortage
Instrument Rating
Air Traffic Control
Loan Financing
Flying
Aviation Community
Pilots
Credit Score
Private Pilot Certification
FAA
Airlines

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 Pilots Say What?, we sit down with aerobatic national champion and Thrust Flight aerobatic instructor Kurt Richmond to talk about what aerobatic flying can actually teach a pilot.

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Becoming a CFI requires a completely different mindset than being a flight student. In this episode, we sit down with a Thrust Flight student who recently completed her CFI training to talk about learning to fly from the right seat, preparing for the... more

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Landon Haynes started flight training part-time while finishing high school and beginning college. After spending about nine months earning his Private Pilot License, he realized he wanted to take aviation seriously and move through his ratings faste... more

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In this episode of Pilots Say What?, Ashley and Cheyenne look back on their paths into aviation and talk about why they didn’t start flying sooner. From college degrees and working as a flight attendant to finally taking the leap into flight training... more

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Landon Haynes
Student pilot, 19, landed commercial rating and CFI transition
Thrust Flight
Episode: Ep. 128: I Put College on Hold to Finish Flight Training Faster
Tracy Copeland
VA Financial Aid Coordinator at Thrust Flight
Thrust Flight
Episode: Ep. 126: How to Use VA Benefits for Flight Training
Amin Khaled
Pilot student at Thrust Flight
Thrust Flight
Episode: Ep. 125: Part 61 Flight Training Wasn’t Working for Me
Matthew Freeman
Flight student in Thrust Flight program, transitioning from IT career
Thrust Flight
Episode: Ep. 124: What It’s Like Falling Behind in Flight School
Guy Bassett
CFI at Thrust Flight
Thrust Flight
Episode: Ep. 123: What Being a New CFI Is Actually Like
Caleb Sanders
CFI at Thrust Flight who went through the ZTA program and transitioned from Apple to aviation
Thrust Flight
Episode: Ep. 122: Why He Quit Apple to Become a Pilot
Melanie Hill
Author and former Air Force Supply Officer
Author of Jett Cooper
Episode: Ep. 119: How a Childhood Love of Aviation Became a Lifelong Career
Halley Bowers
CFI at Thrust Flight
Thrust Flight
Episode: Ep 118: What Your Flight Instructor Wants You To Know
Julie Cable
Career Services Liaison at Thrust Flight
Thrust Flight
Episode: Ep. 117: What Future Airline Pilots Should Do Long Before 1,500 Hours

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Host of the show and facilitator of guest conversations across aviation training and career topics.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Thank you

    Very Informative and honest podcast!

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    5
    Ato Kwamena Ayaim
    United Statesa year ago
  • The best!

    This is the best podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lando_Norris
    United States2 years ago

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This is the best podcast for aviation career insights.
Hosts keep discussions actionable and relatable.
Very informative and honest podcast.
Clear, practical guidance for aspiring pilots.

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Ep. 122: Why He Quit Apple to Become a Pilot
Q: How does Thrust Flight support students differently than other schools?
Caleb notes the strong community, large on-campus presence, and diverse instructor team at Thrust Flight, which helps students overcome plateaus by exposing them to multiple teaching styles.
Ep. 122: Why He Quit Apple to Become a Pilot
Q: What were the biggest mental and logistical hurdles in beginning flight training?
He describes motivation as the main mental hurdle, balancing school completion with flight training, and the need to focus on controllable factors while finishing his degree online to enable starting flight training.
Ep. 122: Why He Quit Apple to Become a Pilot
Q: What inspired you to start flight training after Apple, and how did you decide to take that leap?
Caleb was sparked by planes taking off during a family trip, discussed a pilot shortage with his mother-in-law, pursued a discovery flight, and then committed to flight training, ultimately quitting Apple to join the ZTA program.
Ep. 120: The Flight Student Everyone Wanted on the Podcast
Q: How did you cope with the paring down of time with family and finances during training?
He describes planning with his wife, saving money, taking advantage of Thrust's ramping position, and maintaining open communication to manage the stress of training while supporting family.
Ep. 120: The Flight Student Everyone Wanted on the Podcast
Q: What was one of the most difficult parts of this training, especially during the private pilot phase?
Balancing a life transition from band directing to aviation, while shifting from teacher-mode to student-mode, presented a significant challenge and required adapting study habits and managing time effectively.

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A candid, aviation-centric show featuring real students, instructors, and aviation professionals connected to Thrust Flight. Episodes center on training journeys, financing flight training, mentorship, and the realities of progressing from student to instructor or airline pilot. Listeners get practical career guidance, human-interest stories from the cockpit, and behind-the-scenes insights into accelerated training programs, checkrides, and the evolving airline landscape. A notable edge is the strong community focus and the recurring emphasis on preparation, resilience, and hands-on teaching.

The show often spotlights practical paths into aviation beyond piloting, including cadet programs, flight instructor progression, and safety culture,... more

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