CJAA Welcomes Polaris Pilots with FAST Formation Training and Certification!

It is a rare privilege that our services are needed for those who support space operations. But that is exactly what happened 28-29 MAR 26. CJAA is very proud to report that our ranks now include the members of Polaris that include our current NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. This crew has been flying formation in jets for many years and several of their members are long time CJAA members. Polaris’ recent acquisition of F-5 aircraft in support of multiple efforts in both spaceflight and classic jets have let them to joining CJAA as a team and ultimately acquiring their FAST Cards through our organization.

Operations were conducted out of the Kennedy Space Center, Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF). And yes, the Artemis II stack can be seen in the background of the pictures. Of course, all of the Polaris pilots performed exceptionally during FAST training, recommendations and check rides. It is our pleasure and honor to have them among our ranks.

Special thanks to Bill “Sparty” Shortt, CJAA Board Member and Lead Pilot, Mark “Gizmo” Peterson, CJAA Lead Pilot, Charlie “V+12” Vandenbossche, CJAA Check Pilot and Scott “Gomex” Glaser, CJAA President and Check Pilot for their contribution in making this event possible.