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Ep. 67: How This CFI Beat Imposter Syndrome and Nailed His Checkrides
Season 1 Episode 67
In this episode of Pilots Say What?, CFI Ryan Whitaker returns to share what he’s learned since stepping into the right seat as an examiner. From the…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 66: The Truth About Aviation Scholarships in 2025
Season 1 Episode 66
This episode pulls back the curtain on how aviation scholarships really work in 2025. Guest Jamal Larkins has spent nearly two decades traveling the …
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 65: What’s It Really Like Being a CFI at Thrust?
Season 1 Episode 65
In this episode of Pilots Say What?, we welcome back Hayden Hayes—one of Thrust Flight’s own CFIs—for a real and raw conversation about what life is …
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Ep. 64: Youngest CFI We've Ever Hired? Hamilton's Fast-Track Journey
Season 1 Episode 64
Meet Hamilton Grant—one of the youngest Certified Flight Instructors at Thrust Flight. In this episode, Hamilton walks us through his accelerated pat…
1 year ago
Ep. 63: Mastering CFI Training & Conquering Cross-Control Stalls
Season 1 Episode 63
In this episode of Pilots Say What?, we sit down with CFI Nick, who specializes in training new flight instructors. Nick shares powerful tips for stu…
1 year ago
Ep. 62: She Trained Here. Now She Teaches Here.
Season 1 Episode 62
In this episode, we welcome back a familiar face — a former Thrust Flight student who appeared on one of our earliest podcast episodes. Now, she's re…
1 year ago
Ep. 61: Kit Darby on the Future of Airline Hiring – Pilot Shortage in 2025?
Season 1 Episode 61
In this special episode of Pilots Say What?, we sit down with aviation industry expert Kit Darby for a deep dive into the pilot shortage, airline hir…
1 year ago
Ep. 60: How to Pass Your Stage Check and Be Checkride Ready
Season 1 Episode 60
We sit down with a seasoned Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) whose primary role involves conducting stage checks. He shares invaluable insights into…
1 year, 1 month ago
Ep. 59: They Just Finished Flight School
Season 1 Episode 59
They started as student pilots and now they’ve finished flight school and are just days away from becoming certified flight instructors. In this epis…
1 year, 1 month ago
Ep. 58: How to Become an Assistant Chief at a Flight School
Season 1 Episode 58
Are you thinking about moving up the ranks from flight instructor to Assistant Chief? In this video, we break down exactly what it takes to earn the …
1 year, 1 month ago