What if high school wasn’t just about checking boxes… but actually launching careers? In this episode of Pilot’s Say What?, we sit down with Scott Meehan, founder of Rising Aviation High School at Addison Airport. Scott shares how he built an aviation-focused high school from scratch — and why putting teenagers in real airplanes can be life-changing.

What if high school wasn’t just about checking boxes… but actually launching careers? In this episode of Pilot’s Say What?, we sit down with Scott Meehan, founder of Rising Aviation High School at Addison Airport. Scott shares how he built an aviation-focused high school from scratch — and why putting teenagers in real airplanes can be life-changing.

Ep. 97: Building an Aviation High School from Scratch

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: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Thrustflight.com">Thrustflight.com</a>! We will get you there!Social ChannelsYouTube: @ThrustFlightInstagram: @ThrustFlightTikTok: @ThrustFlight

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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! Social Channels YouTube: @ThrustFlight Instagram: @ThrustFlight TikTok: @ThrustFlight

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: <a href="http://Thrustflight.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Thrustflight.com</a>! We will get you there!Social ChannelsYouTube: @ThrustFlightInstagram: @ThrustFlightTikTok: @ThrustFlight

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