In the vast and wild skies over Montana, a recent adventure unfolded that feels torn from the pages of an action thriller. Jared Isaacman, billionaire entrepreneur, pilot, extraordinary astronaut, and perhaps the coolest billionaire around, invited a daring reporter for a jet flight over the mountains. Isaacman, in true Top Gun style, takes even the greenest of recruits—like aforementioned reporter—dangling them upside down in fighter jets, and doing all sorts of gravity-defying maneuvers that make roller coasters seem like kiddie rides.
Now, who exactly is this Jared Isaacman, you ask? Well, aside from being a mogul with nerves of steel and a wristband to space, he’s a man with a mission. He founded Shift4 Payments, a financial technology company, and has been an investor in various space-related ventures. And get this, he’s a nominee for NASA administrator; the man’s credentials are out of this world—literally. Isaacman’s past nomination was temporarily nixed, largely due to his donations to Democratic politicians. But rumor suggests he’s back in the running. If his jet antics are anything to go by, the man surely has the right stuff.
Isaacman’s aircraft playground, often mentioned by aviation enthusiasts, was the stuff of legends with jets sourced from around the world, but the specific details about owning Russian-made MiG 29s and classic British Tornadoes in Bozeman, Montana, remain to be confirmed. These aircraft, which can be spotted flying in global conflicts today, serve a critical role behind the scenes, including in various airshows, dazzling crowds with impressive displays of aviation mastery.
The experience, which had the reporter donning a flight suit and braving dizzying G-forces, wasn’t just about thrills. It was a lesson in respect for those who pilot these machines regularly. While the reporter clutched onto sanity and his stomach, professional pilots live this intensity daily, proving their mettle where most would lose theirs—and perhaps their lunch.
Any epic day in the sky naturally concludes at the only logical destination: a Star Wars-themed bar complete with blue milk and actual lightsabers. Between the fighter jets and the cantina vibes, one might say dreams lived electric among the clouds. This expedition isn’t just a testament to the possibilities in America, where someone can legally own a fleet of fighter jets; it’s a resounding call for an adventurous spirit and a determined heart to lead NASA. With Isaacman at the helm, who knows what cosmic heights America could reach next?
