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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, visit our website: Thrustflight.com! We will get you there!
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Recent Episodes
S1E114 Ep. 114: Flying the Embraer 175 as an Envoy First Officer
Will Garrison started at Thrust Flight with zero time, worked his way through flight training, became a CFI, later became an Assistant Chief Instructor, joined the Envoy cadet program, and now flies…
S1E113 Ep. 113: The Part of Flight Training Nobody Warns You About
In this episode of Pilots Say What, Tim sits down with Zach to talk about what it was really like starting flight training from zero time, moving across the country, taking on the financial risk, and…
S1E112 Ep. 112: He Pushed Through Flight Training Setbacks
In this episode of Pilots Say What, Zach sits down with Jackson, a brand-new CFI at Thrust Flight, to talk about his path from Part 61 training, medical delays, and the uncertainty of whether…
S1E111 Ep. 111: American Airlines 777 Captain Joe Johnson Reveals What Pilots Get Wrong
In this episode of Pilots Say What, we sit down with Joe Johnson, an active American Airlines 777 Captain, check airman, DPE, and founder of the Ashton Johnson Memorial CloudDancer Scholarship. Joe…
S1E110 Ep. 110: She Took One Discovery Flight and Changed Careers
Halley Bowers didn’t grow up around aviation. She was a first-generation pilot, originally pursuing college and marketing, until one discovery flight changed the direction of her life. In this…
S1E109 Ep. 109: Why This Pro Baseball Player Became a Pilot
Connor Emmett spent years chasing baseball at a high level, playing through college and eventually professionally in Detroit, Missoula, Montana, and Colorado Springs. But after stepping away from pro…
S1E108 Ep. 108: He Left Welding to Become a Pilot
Nick Bowman started out working as a welder in the Texas heat. After years in blue collar construction, he realized he wanted a different future and decided to give aviation a chance. In this episode…
S1E107 Ep. 107: How to Get a CFI Job in a Tough Market
In this episode of Pilots Say What, Zach talks with Jackson Howard about becoming a CFI at just 20 years old, what the transition from student to instructor was really like, and how he navigated the…
S1E106 Ep. 106: From Fear of Flying to Flight Instructor
Jeremiah grew up around pilots, but for years he still had a fear of flying. In this episode of Pilots Say What, he shares how one discovery flight changed everything and set him on the path to…
S1E105 Ep. 105: From Student to CFI: What No One Tells You
In this episode of Pilots Say What, Cole Collins shares what it was like to start flight training, deal with the stress of checkrides, push through tough days, and eventually become a CFI at Thrust…
S1E104 Ep. 104: He’s Not an Airline Pilot Yet… But Already Has Flight Benefits
In this episode of Pilots Say What, Zach talks with Wil Black about becoming an Envoy Cadet Instructor while still working as a CFI at Thrust Flight. One of the biggest surprises in the episode is…
S1E103 Ep. 103: He Quit His Corporate Job to Become a Pilot
In this episode of Pilots Say What, Travis shares how he left the corporate world and committed to becoming a pilot. He talks about what pushed him to finally make the change, what flight training…
S1E102 Ep. 102: He Spent $25,000 Just to Get His Medical
What happens when the path to becoming a pilot gets way harder than expected? In this episode of Pilots Say What?, Zach talks with Mike, a Thrust Flight student who went from working as a pilot…
S1E101 Ep. 101: Tips for Passing Your Private Pilot Rating
In this episode of Pilots Say What, we talk with Adrian, a student pilot at Thrust Flight who recently completed his Private Pilot License (PPL) and is now starting instrument training. Adrian’s…
S1E100 Ep. 100: Career Advice from a Pilot Who Flew 38 Years at American Airlines
What does a 38-year career at American Airlines actually teach you about becoming a pilot? In this special 100th episode of Pilots Say What, we sit down with Bill Peterson, a retired American…
S1E99 Ep. 99: Is It Too Late to Become a Pilot?
What does it actually look like to start flight training later than most students? In Episode 99 of Pilots Say What?, we sit down with Tim — a newly minted CFI who made the decision to leave a stable…
S1E98 Ep. 98: From Business Degree to Airline Dreams
Ashley didn’t grow up planning to be a pilot. She was on track for a business and healthcare degree — until one discovery flight completely changed her life. In this episode of Pilots Say What?,…
S1E97 Ep. 97: Building an Aviation High School from Scratch
What if high school wasn’t just about checking boxes… but actually launching careers? In this episode of Pilots Say What?, we sit down with Scott Meehan, founder of Rising Aviation High School at…
S1E96 Ep. 96: Why I Walked Away From a 9-5 for Flight Training
Jordan shares her journey from college classrooms to the cockpit as she works through commercial pilot training. In this episode, we talk honestly about choosing aviation over a traditional 9–5, what…
S1E95 Ep. 95: You Don’t Truly Understand Flying Until You Teach It
Most pilots think learning stops once you pass a checkride — but the real understanding often begins when you start teaching. In this video, we talk with a flight instructor about why becoming a CFI…
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Pilots Say What? has published 114 episodes since April 2024, covering topics in Aviation, Business.
Pilots Say What? is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 40m.
