Pilots Say What?

What does the future of flight training really look like? In this episode of "Pilot’s Say What?", Thrust Flight CEO Patrick Arnzen shares his perspective on where pilot training is headed, the challe…

Ever wondered what airline pilot life is really like behind the scenes? In this episode of Pilot's Say What?, we sit down with retired Captain Philip Stromer to uncover the highs and lows of an aviat…

Is becoming a pilot really about the paycheck — or the passion? In this episode of Pilot’s Say What?, Gregory shares his journey from theater to aviation, and why he believes passion, not money, is t…

In this episode of Pilot's Say What?, we talk with Nick about his journey from a long training delay at his first flight school to completing ratings faster through Thrust Flight’s Finish Line Progra…

In this episode of Pilot’s Say What?, AJ shares his powerful story of walking away from flight training for two years—then risking everything to come back. From ministry to the cockpit, AJ talks thro…

What's it really like flying into the world's biggest aviation event for the first time? In this episode, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor Chisholm Brewer shares his first experience at Oshkosh — fr…

Hayden started his flight training at a classic “mom-and-pop” flight school — but quickly realized he needed more structure, more support, and a faster path. In this episode, he shares why he switche…

In this episode of Pilot’s Say What?, CFI Ryan Whitaker returns to share what he’s learned since stepping into the right seat as an examiner. From the mental battles of imposter syndrome to the pract…

This episode pulls back the curtain on how aviation scholarships really work in 2025. Guest Jamal Larkins has spent nearly two decades traveling the country connecting future pilots with financial op…

Meet Hamilton Grant—one of the youngest Certified Flight Instructors at Thrust Flight. In this episode, Hamilton walks us through his accelerated path from high school to the right seat as a CFI. We …

In this episode of Pilot’s Say What?, we sit down with CFI Nick, who specializes in training new flight instructors. Nick shares powerful tips for student pilots and future CFIs, including how to ove…

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 returned as a Certified Flight Instructor. We talk a…

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 hiring trends, and what 2025 could look like for aspi…

We sit down with a seasoned Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) whose primary role involves conducting stage checks. He shares invaluable insights into the stage check process, offering tips to help st…

They started as student pilots and now they’ve finished flight school and are just days away from becoming certified flight instructors. In this episode, we sit down with 2 of our students to talk ab…

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 title of Assistant Chief at a flight school. From …

In this episode of Pilots Say What?, we sit down with one of our Assistant Chief CFIs to talk about what it really takes to become a successful Certified Flight Instructor—and what it means to have e…

We chat with a CFI about the different paths to becoming a pilot—college programs, Part 61, Part 141—and what might work best depending on your goals. It’s a down-to-earth conversation with practical…

In this episode of Pilots Say What?, we sit down with one of our students who's not only learning to fly—but also shreds tires as a professional drifter in his free time. We talk about the adrenaline…