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Pilots Say What?

Pilots Say What?

By: Thrust Flight
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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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Episodes
  • Ep. 89: Switching Careers to Become an Airline Pilot

    Ep. 89: Switching Careers to Become an Airline Pilot
    Dec 19 2025

    In this episode of Pilot’s Say What?, Zach sits down with Justin, a former mechanical engineer who spent years working in the oil field before making the leap into full-time, accelerated flight training. Justin shares what pushed him to change careers, how he navigated finances and family support, and what it’s like transitioning from Instrument to Commercial training in a fast-paced Part 141 environment.
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    45 mins
  • Ep. 88: Why He Changed Careers at 32 to Become a Pilot

    Ep. 88: Why He Changed Careers at 32 to Become a Pilot
    Dec 12 2025

    In this episode of Pilot’s Say What?, we sit down with Sean — a former high school teacher and coach who completely changed careers at 32 to pursue aviation. Sean opens up about discovering flight training later in life, learning from scratch with no aviation background, navigating the financial and emotional challenges of switching careers, and balancing flight school with being a husband and father.
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    57 mins
  • Ep. 87: The Mindset Every New Pilot Needs

    Ep. 87: The Mindset Every New Pilot Needs
    Dec 7 2025

    In this episode of Pilot’s Say What?, we sit down with Tyler Brown, a Thrust Flight CFI whose path into flying wasn’t traditional — but it proves something every new pilot needs to hear: your mindset matters far more than having everything perfectly figured out.
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    53 mins
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