# Ep. 90: From Zero Time to Assistant Chief

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Podcast: [Pilots Say What?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pilots-say-what-6865192)
Published: 2025-12-26T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/thrustflight/2401590
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Duration seconds: 2476

## Resource

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 flight training from zero time in January 2024 and quickly worked his way through the program to become a CFI and Assistant Chief Instructor. Since his last appearance on the podcast, Zane has gained a completely new perspective—one that goes far beyond just flying airplanes.

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