Clear Flight: How Informed Decisions Protect Your Future in Aviation

Clear Flight™ is a practical and honest guide for anyone considering flight training — especially those trying to make informed decisions before investing their time, money, and trust.

Aviation does not fail students because of a lack of desire. It often becomes difficult because of unclear choices, confusing training programs, financial pressure, unrealistic timelines, and a lack of guidance before important decisions are made.

In Clear Flight™, Rebecca Torres shares hard-earned lessons from her aviation journey and offers a decision-making framework for aspiring pilots, families, and anyone supporting a future aviator. This book helps readers understand what questions to ask, what red flags to notice, and how to protect their time, investment, and long-term aviation goals.

Inside this book, readers will learn how to:

Evaluate flight schools with confidence
Understand the real structure and cost of training
Avoid common mistakes that delay progress
Build a path aligned with their aviation goals
Make informed decisions before committing financially

Whether you are just starting out, returning after a setback, supporting a future pilot, or trying to understand the realities behind flight training, Clear Flight™ offers clarity, perspective, and practical guidance so you can move forward with confidence.
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Rebecca Torres is a helicopter pilot, aviation professional, and founder of RT Vertical Ascent™ and the CLEAR FLIGHT™ framework. Through experience in both helicopter and fixed-wing environments, she developed a deeper understanding of the operational, financial, and structural realities that shape aviation training and career pathways.

After navigating major setbacks in her own aviation journey, Rebecca created Clear Flight™ to help current and aspiring pilots approach training with greater clarity, confidence, and informed decision-making.

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Praise for Clear Flight™

“Rebecca is a strategic thinker and puts a lot of thought and research into anything that she does. She takes her first-hand experience and applies thought, research and careful consideration to help educate others in the industry.”
— Kim Hutchings, M.S., President & CEO, Volo Mission, LLC

“Rebecca’s story is one of perseverance, dedication, and a deep commitment to helping others make informed decisions in aviation. Her experiences and guidance will help future pilots approach flight training with greater awareness, confidence, and long-term success.”
— Kerry Hahne, Certified Flight Instructor

Her philosophy is simple:
Clarity before commitment. Education before investment. Leadership before ego.