By Shawn Staerker What do you do when the only thing standing between you and your dreams is money? If you’re Brandon Martini, you max out your credit cards, wake up every morning to check the weather through your bedroom blinds, and refuse to take “no” for an answer. Brandon’s aviation journey didn’t start in […]
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🎧 Episode Summary What happens when a family logbook sparks a life-changing career in aviation—and leads to a company redefining how pilots fund their dreams? In this episode, host Shawn Staerker sits down with Brandon Martini, Co-CEO of Stratus Financial, to uncover the powerful story behind one of aviation’s most transformative startups. From finding his
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🎧 Episode Summary What happens when an old pilot’s logbook sparks a new generation of aviators? In this episode of The Future in Flight Podcast, host Shawn Staerker introduces us to Brandon Martini, Co-CEO of Stratus Financial and his personal journey from maxed-out credit cards to helping over 1,000 new pilots earn their wings through
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By Shawn Staerker Ever had that moment where everything just clicks? For Jeremy Meyers, founder of Brakes Off Media, it happened at 30,000 feet over Iraq—but the journey that got him there started way back when he was just five years old, standing on the flight line at an air show in Spokane, Washington. Here’s
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Episode Summary What happens when a lifelong aviation enthusiast turns passion into a multifaceted career in air shows and military service? In this episode of The Future in Flight Podcast, host Shawn Staerker sits down with Jeremy Meyers, a Technical Sergeant in the Air Force, operations manager for the NextGen Eagles Aerobatic Team, and founder
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🎧 Episode Summary In this episode, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage in Aviation with some incredible stories! First up, what drives a teenager to climb up on a rooftop in Mexico just to watch airplanes trace paths across the night sky? For Adriana Barragan, it was more than a dream—it was a calling. In this inspiring
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🎧 Episode Summary What happens when a 12-year-old gamer with a passion for Microsoft Flight Simulator refuses to take “no” for an answer? In this episode, host Shawn Staerker shares the incredible journey of Jamail Larkins—from flying virtual Delta jets in his bedroom, to becoming one of the youngest Americans to solo a powered aircraft,
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By; Shawn Staerker Jamail Larkins’: From Gamer to Game Changer What if someone told you that playing video games could actually launch your career? For most of us, that sounds too good to be true. But for Jamail Larkins, founder of Aviation Start and aviation ambassador for the FAA, it all started with hours and
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Summary This conversation explores the transformative impact of the Eagles Nest Project Wisconsin, an aviation education initiative from founder Jim Senft that empowers high school students to build and fly real aircraft. It highlights the personal stories of students who have gained invaluable skills and opportunities through hands-on learning. The show also delves into a
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Summary This episode of the Future in Flight podcast features Antonio Ferrara, founder of Aviators for Autism, who is transforming the aviation experience for families with autistic children. The conversation explores the barriers these families face in traveling and how Antonio’s advocacy work is bridging that gap. We also delve into the technological advancements in
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