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Ep. 90: From Zero Time to Assistant Chief
Season 1 Episode 90
What does flight training really look like once the honeymoon phase is over? In this episode of Pilots Say What?, we sit down with Zane, who started …
9 months ago
Ep. 89: Switching Careers to Become an Airline Pilot
Season 1 Episode 89
In this episode of Pilots Say What?, Zach sits down with Justin, a former mechanical engineer who spent years working in the oil field before making …
9 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 88: Why He Changed Careers at 32 to Become a Pilot
Season 1 Episode 88
In this episode of Pilots Say What?, we sit down with Sean — a former high school teacher and coach who completely changed careers at 32 to pursue av…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 87: The Mindset Every New Pilot Needs
Season 1 Episode 87
In this episode of Pilots Say What?, we sit down with Tyler Brown, a Thrust Flight CFI whose path into flying wasn’t traditional — but it proves some…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 86: Flying Became the Key to His Success
Season 1 Episode 86
Today on Pilots Say What? we sit down with Don to hear a pilot story with a totally different perspective — one that shows just how meaningful flying…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 85: From CFI to C-17s: His Unexpected Journey
Season 1 Episode 85
In today’s episode, we sit down with Nate — a pilot whose aviation path is one of the most unconventional we’ve ever featured. He started as a CFI, m…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 84: How Switching from Part 61 to 141 Helped Me Finish in Under a Year
Season 1 Episode 84
In this episode of Pilots Say What?, we sit down with Caitlin, who started flight training under Part 61, stalled out at 80 hours, and then transform…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 83: He Left Vet School to Become a Pilot
Season 1 Episode 83
In this episode of Pilot’s Say What?, Austin shares his incredible journey from pursuing veterinary school to becoming a Certified Flight Instructor …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 82: The Industry’s Problem Is Your Opportunity
Season 1 Episode 82
This week, we sit down with Jamail, the FAA’s Ambassador for Aviation and Space Education and founder of AviationStart.org, to talk about the growing…
11 months ago
Ep. 81: How Flight Training Shapes You as a Pilot
Season 1 Episode 81
In this episode of Pilots Say What?, we talk with a Thrust Flight student who’s progressed through instrument, commercial, and CFI training on his wa…
11 months, 1 week ago