Episode notes
Capt. James Spearman is a decorated Air Force pilot and aviation entrepreneur with a remarkable story of resilience and leadership. As an active KC-135 pilot in the Air Force, James earned the Distinguished Flying Cross in December 2024, one of the nation’s highest honors. In addition to flying the KC-135, James is an active general aviation pilot and CFI with land and seaplane ratings and experience with range of aircraft, from the KC-135 Stratotanker to a Cessna 140, and he holds type ratings in the Boeing 707, Boeing 720, Beechjet 400, and Mitsubishi MU-300. If it’s on a typical airport ramp, chances are that James can fly it!
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