Thrust Flight Team
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May 25, 2026 · Flight TrainingHow to Become an Airline Pilot | The 2026 Step-by-Step GuideIn this article you’ll learn every step you need to take to become an airline pilot. Do you dream of taking to the skies as a qualified airline pilot? Whether you’re…Read →
Mar 20, 2025 · Flight TrainingPower-off Stalls: Essential Recovery Steps to KnowOver the course of pilot training, you will master a set of maneuvers that will give you a feel for how the plane handles during all phases of flight. Stalls are all…Read →
Mar 11, 2025 · Flight TrainingMaster all the Types of Stalls a Private Pilot Must KnowIn this article, we’re going to take a look at all the types of stalls a private pilot should know. For many people learning how to become pilots, stalls are one of…Read →
Mar 4, 2025 · Flight Training3 Principle Airplane Axes—Pitch, Roll, & YawHere’s a look at the three principal airplane axes, how the plane moves around them, and how a pilot controls everything. One of the unique things about learning to…Read →
Feb 22, 2025 · Flight TrainingWhat Happens When You Lose Contact with ATC?Lost comms are high on the pilot stressful-scenario scale, but not because there’s anything inherently dangerous about not having radios. Instead, it’s the complex set…Read →
Jan 14, 2025 · Airline Pilot CareerSkyWest Pilot Salary | Earn 6 Figures Your Second YearIn this article I’m going to break down SkyWest pilot pay and show you what sets SkyWest airlines apart from many of the other regional airlines in the United States.…Read →
Dec 10, 2024 · Gear for Pilots15 Best Gifts for Flight AttendantsIn this post I’m going to share my favorite gifts for Flight Attendants. Do you know or work with a flight attendant? Flight Attendants are maybe the most…Read →
Dec 9, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerSouthwest Airlines Pilot Salary – How to Become a Southwest PilotFew airlines have the cult-like following that Southwest Airlines enjoys. Though many newer carriers have attempted to emulate their success, Southwest remains…Read →
Nov 29, 2024 · Gear for PilotsThe Best GoPro Airplane Mounts — A Guide to Filming Your FlightsIn this guide I’ll share exactly what you need to use to record videos in flight and share the best GoPro airplane mounts. GoPros and action cameras are fun ways to…Read →
Nov 29, 2024 · Gear for PilotsCreating the Best Flight Simulator Setup at HomeYour home flight simulator setup can be as simple or as complex as you want. For example, you might start with nothing more than a laptop and a joystick. Then, as you…Read →
Oct 28, 2024 · Gear for PilotsAviation Must Reads: The 10 Best Books for PilotsAs a lifelong aviation enthusiast and now airline pilot I’ve read many books for pilots. So I put together some of my favorite aviation books I think every pilot will…Read →
Oct 28, 2024 · Gear for PilotsLightspeed Zulu 3 Review | Is This the Best Aviation HeadsetIf you’re shopping for a really nice headset, chances are you’ve narrowed your choices down to the Lightspeed Zulu 3 headset or the Bose A20 headset. Lots of pilots…Read →
Oct 24, 2024 · Gear for Pilots16 Gift Ideas for Your Flight InstructorIn this post I’m going to share with you some fun gift ideas for your flight instructor. Your flight instructor has sat crunched up with you in a hot, small aircraft…Read →
Oct 22, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerHow Long Does it Take to Become an Airline CaptainToday I’m going to share with you how long it takes to become an airline captain. People ask us this question every single day. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t exactly…Read →
Oct 15, 2024 · Flight TrainingAirspace Classes: An Airspace Guide for New PilotsIn this article, you’ll learn the basics of airspace classes. This airspace study guide will help you prepare for your written test. Airspace is a region of air that…Read →
Oct 1, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow to Give a Successful Discovery FlightA discovery flight is commonly offered to allow non-flyers and prospective students to get a taste of what flight lessons are like. They follow a basic formula no…Read →
Sep 10, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow to Be a Good Flight Instructor – 6 Helpful TipsThere’s a secret among flight instructors that you might not know. This job is hard. Learning how to be a good flight instructor is incredibly challenging. Most pilots…Read →
Sep 4, 2024 · Flight TrainingCFI Tools Every Flight Instructor Should Have in Their BagAs a job, flight instruction straddles a fuzzy zone between professional pilot and professor. You need to have a flight bag full of goodies to do your job correctly.…Read →
Sep 3, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerPSA Airlines Pilot Salary | How to Work as a PSA PilotNavigating the career path of a pilot involves understanding the various factors that influence compensation, especially within regional airlines like PSA Airlines.…Read →
Sep 2, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerMesa Airlines Pilot Salary | How Much do Mesa Pilots Make?Considering a career as a pilot for Mesa Airlines? In this article we’ll explore what it’s like to work as a pilot for Mesa, what the Mesa pilot pay scale looks like,…Read →
Sep 2, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerBreeze Airways Pilot Salary (And How to Get a Job There)Breeze is a low-cost carrier based in Utah. Founded in 2018 as Moxy Airways, the company was conceived as a needed competitor to other American carriers who were…Read →
Sep 2, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerAllegiant Pilot Salary | How Much Does Allegiant Pay?In this article we’ll cover the basics of Allegiant pilot salaries, the steps to becoming a pilot at Allegiant, and some general information about the airline. Whether…Read →
Aug 14, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow to Calculate Weight and Balance: A Step by Step GuideIn this article I’m going to teach you how to calculate weight and balance quickly and easily. As a flight instructor I’ve taught this skill to many of my students.…Read →
Aug 7, 2024 · Flight Training6 Tips for a CFI’s First Flight With New StudentsFor the new flight student, the first flight can be an overwhelming experience. Many students that come into your office may have never been in a small aircraft…Read →Reading about it is the cheap part.
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