Episode 1: JOURNEY TO THE TOP

 This episode introduces you to Michael "Rocket" Blackstone and a brief look back over the last 30 years at his colorful history in the aviation world! Michael began flying with his father, Michael "Maverick" Blackstone,  at 8 years old,  flying aerobatics in his dad's stunt biplane. Since then, "Rocket" has become a skilled aviator, flying fighter planes and teaching air combat maneuvers like you saw in the Tom Cruise blockbuster TOPGUN  for his father's aviation company Air Combat USA. Michael then started his own flying business, called SkyThrills teaching aerobatics and giving rides in his aerobatic Pitts stunt biplane, and has also become an airline pilot flying the Boeing 737, 757, and 767  for a major airline! Michael currently has nearly 30,000 hours in the air and has no intention of slowing down. Spend some time listening to Michael and ask him any question you may have about flying planes, about learning to fly, about starting a flying business, or about getting into the airline industry, and Michael will surely get right back to you the with the answers you need while motivating you to get excited about taking that next step in aviation! Michael is a incredibly rare  resource in this challenging industry. He is dedicated to helping you get into aviation as a pilot and making a flying a career not only possible but a reality like he has done.  Michael shares his incites in this episode of how he got into aviation, why aviation is his passion, and why some people have not been able to get themselves into aviation to learn to fly. Michael also explores his view of the future of aviation in our post Covid-19 world.   Michael concludes this episode with 5 things he feels you should do to begin your journey into aviation right now. So if you are thinking about learning to fly, starting a flying business or are considering become an airline pilot, this episode is for you! Yes, you can do this, and now is the best time to begin!  Michael's passion for flying, knowledge of the business and his aviation flying skills will guide you every step of the way!