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Pilots Say What?

Thrust Flight
Pilots Say What?
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  • Pilots Say What?

    Ep. 101: Tips for Passing Your Private Pilot Rating

    13/03/2026 | 43 min
    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 aviation journey started on the maintenance side. After working as an A&P aircraft mechanic, he decided to pursue flying and eventually made the leap into full-time flight training. In this conversation, he shares what pushed him to start training and what the private pilot experience is really like from a student perspective.
  • Pilots Say What?

    Ep. 100: Career Advice from a Pilot Who Flew 38 Years at American Airlines

    06/03/2026 | 56 min
    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 Airlines pilot who now mentors students and instructors at Thrust Flight. Bill shares insights from decades in aviation including airline hiring cycles, the realities of pilot lifestyle, how new pilots should approach their careers, and the biggest mistakes aspiring airline pilots make. Whether you're considering flight training, working toward the airlines, or just curious about aviation careers, this episode offers rare perspective from someone who spent nearly four decades flying for one of the largest airlines in the world.
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    Ep. 99: Is It Too Late to Become a Pilot?

    27/02/2026 | 44 min
    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 tech career and pursue aviation full-time.
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    Ep. 98: From Business Degree to Airline Dreams

    20/02/2026 | 41 min
    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?, Ashley shares what it’s really like transitioning from a Part 61 flight school to an accelerated Part 141 program, overcoming comparison, surviving commercial checkride pressure, and preparing for CFI training.
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    Ep. 97: Building an Aviation High School from Scratch

    13/02/2026 | 26 min
    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 Addison Airport. Scott shares how he built an aviation-focused high school from scratch — and why putting teenagers in real airplanes can be life-changing.

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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!Social ChannelsYouTube: @ThrustFlightInstagram: @ThrustFlightTikTok: @ThrustFlight
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