Staff ReportsIn a world where billionaires often dabble in the mundane, Jared Isaacman takes things to Mach 2, literally. Recently, he invited a fellow thrill-seeker to embark on a journey that most of us only dream about or see in movies. That’s right; our intrepid reporter found himself upside down in a fighter jet over the mountains of Montana. Now, how does one end up in such a situation? Well, it starts with a simple text from Isaacman that reads something like, “Want to fly some fighter jets?” and the only reasonable reply, of course, is “Heck yes!”
Isaacman, for those unfamiliar, is not only a billionaire entrepreneur but also an accomplished pilot and astronaut. He has made history with his all-civilian orbital spaceflight and even conducted a civilian spacewalk. Bearing such credentials, he seems naturally suited for the role of NASA administrator, a position for which he was once nominated by President Biden. Although that nomination was retracted due to some business-related concerns, rumor has it, Isaacman might be back in the running.
While he no longer owns Draken International, which he founded but sold in 2018, Isaacman operates a variety of military-style training flights. These are not your run-of-the-mill planes; they include aircraft that evoke that classic Top Gun feel, complete with afterburners that could launch you into the stratosphere faster than you can say “G-Force.”
As the jets roared over Bozeman, Montana, our reporter experienced a day of speeding through the skies, riding alongside highly skilled pilots. Even amidst nausea-inducing G-forces, the adventure was undeniably exhilarating. And let’s not forget the cherry on top: the experience wrapped up with a trip to a Star Wars-themed bar, complete with lightsabers and Darth Vader fire pits. It is a man cave like none other, a gleaming symbol of unbridled imagination and freedom.
This visit to Isaacman’s hanger offered more than just adrenaline; it provided an immersion into a world where the daring seize the day with fighter jets and sci-fi dreams. It shines a light on a reality where one man’s mission goes beyond personal thrill-seeking to contribute to national defense training and possibly the future of American space exploration. It’s an American dream wrapped in high G’s and jet fuel, served with a side of the force. What a story to tell—and one that leaves little doubt why folks are rallying around Jared Isaacman as the perfect fit for directing NASA into the future.
