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Jul 26, 2024 · Flight TrainingAge Requirement for Private Pilot’s License – Can You Get One?So, you’re thinking about getting your private pilot’s license, but are not sure if you meet the pilot age limit? The age requirement for a private pilot’s license…Read →
Jul 24, 2024 · Flight TrainingIndicated Airspeed Versus True Airspeed | 5 Types of AirspeedIn this article, we’re going to compare indicated airspeed with true airspeed and help you get a deeper understanding of the difference between the two. Like its…Read →
Jul 23, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerUPS Pilot Salary – How to Get a Job as a UPS PilotCurious about how much UPS pilots make? In this quick guide, we’ll not only explore the UPS pilot salary but also uncover the steps you need to take to become a UPS…Read →
Jul 4, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerAirline Pilot’s Schedule: What You Can ExpectWe get asked this question all the time. What is an airline pilot’s schedule like? A career as an airline pilot provides many unique opportunities such as the ability…Read →
Jun 18, 2024 · Flight TrainingWhat is Airmanship?Many instructors feel that their students would benefit from more focus on airmanship skills. And while changes to the way we train have helped the problem, there are…Read →
May 29, 2024 · Gear for Pilots7 Best Sunglasses for Pilots | Find the Right Sunglasses for FlyingIn this article I’m going to share the best pilot sunglasses you can buy to truly enjoy flying. Every pilot needs a great pair of sunglasses. In fact, they’re one of…Read →May 28, 2024 · Flight Training10 Things You Can Do With a Private Pilot LicenseIn this post we’ll share our top 10 things you can do with a private pilot license. If you’re a brand new private pilot or just getting started on your journey to…Read →
Apr 16, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerSpirit Airlines Pilot Salary & How to Become a Spirit PilotSpirit is North America’s largest ultra-low-cost carrier. The Florida-based company serves 83 destinations in the US, Central America, South America, and the…Read →
Apr 9, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerFedEx Pilot Salary – How to Become a FedEx PilotMany aspiring pilots wonder, ‘How much do FedEx pilots make?’ In this article, we’ll break down a FedEx pilot’s salary and explain exactly how to become a FedEx pilot…Read →
Apr 8, 2024 · Gear for PilotsThe Best Aviation Headsets for PilotsIn this post I’m going to share the best aviation headsets available today. Over the course of my flying I’ve used many of the headsets on this list and spoken to…Read →
Apr 4, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow to Obtain a Weather BriefingEvery student training for their private pilot license will have to complete a cross-country flight. As part of planning that flight, you’ll need to learn how to…Read →
Apr 4, 2024 · Flight TrainingStudy Tips for the FAA Written TestTaking your written exam for your private pilot license may seem a bit daunting but it doesn’t have to be. In this article we’ll share some key points to help with…Read →
Apr 4, 2024 · Flight TrainingTouch and Go – What Is It and How to Fly ItTouch and goes are a fundamental flight training maneuver. The pilot lands and then immediately takes off again. It might look like they’ve suddenly changed their…Read →
Mar 29, 2024 · Flight TrainingFlying During a Solar EclipseOn April 8, 2024, many parts of America will experience a total solar eclipse—it’s being called the Great North American Eclipse. While solar eclipses aren’t rare, it…Read →
Mar 7, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow To Use a Navigation PlotterIn this article you’ll learn how to use a navigation plotter to help you plan your flights. A pilot’s flight bag is full of all sorts of wonders. However, two items…Read →
Feb 20, 2024 · Flight TrainingCan Pilots be Colorblind?In this post we’re going to answer a frequently asked question, can pilots be colorblind. Pilots need to identify different colors to fly successfully. Therefore,…Read →
Feb 15, 2024 · Flight TrainingWhat is Turbulence?Flight turbulence can be very unnerving, even for seasoned pilots. However, turbulence is part of every pilot’s experience. Turbulence can be caused by irregular air…Read →
Jan 23, 2024 · Flight TrainingMulti-Engine Training Aerodynamics and Performance QuizzesWelcome to Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Aerodynamics and Performance section in Thrust Flight’s comprehensive Piper Seminole multi-engine training program. During videos…Read →
Jan 5, 2024 · Flight TrainingThe New Pilot’s Guide to Runway MarkingsFor new pilots, airports are a sea of confusing markings and signs. It takes a little study and practice to get it down, but once you do, you’ll find that airports are…Read →
Jan 4, 2024 · Airline Pilot CareerDiscover the SkyWest Pilot Pathway ProgramEmbark on an exciting journey to the cockpit with the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program. Designed for aspiring aviators, this program offers a direct route to a career…Read →
Sep 19, 2023 · Flight TrainingWhat is the Restricted ATPIn this post we’ll answer the common question, what is a restricted ATP. It’s been a decade since the FAA changed the rules and mandated that Part 121 copilots must…Read →
Aug 16, 2023 · Airline Pilot CareerSouthwest Airlines Destination 225º Pathway ProgramIn this article we’ll take a look at the Southwest Destination 225 pathway program. As an airline pilot, I looked into just about every airline sponsored pilot…Read →
Aug 15, 2023 · Press ReleasesThrust Flight Ranks No. 3346 on the 2023 Inc. 5000FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Addison, TX – Inc. revealed today that Thrust Flight ranks No. 3346 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private…Read →
Aug 4, 2023 · Press ReleasesThrust Flight Announces Examining Authority for CFI AcademyFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 04, 2023 Addison, TX: Thrust Flight® is thrilled to announce they have earned Examining Authority on their Certified Flight Instructor…Read →Reading about it is the cheap part.
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