My aviation story and how I became a military pilot!


This is the first video I posted on my YouTube channel, describing my aviation story from the beginning.  From college football player to NFL prospect, Arena Football Champion, and pilot, this is my journey to becoming a pilot and ultimately achieving my dream of flying for a major airline!  

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