Explore Stories from the Sky
Join a unique journey capturing America's Legacy and Hopes for our Tomorrows.
Why this Mission? Why Now?
Aviation as Witness
America's founding story is not a static monument - it is a living inheritance. At moments of uncertainty, nations do not heal through slogans or volume, but through remembering who they are and why they exist.
Once Around the Block seeks to remind Americans that this country was not built by abstraction, but by people - families, workers, believers, builders - who carried responsibility quietly and faithfully.
About Once Around The Block
Our Mission
Once Around the Block is a unique storytelling adventure that takes place from the air. This journey showcases the beauty of aviation and the importance of perspective in understanding America's legacy and hopes for our tomorrows. Beginning in late May, we will fly an ELA Eclipse REVO Gyrocopter on a 17,760-mile journey around the country, stopping in communities large and small.
At each stop, we will record a brief sunrise reflection and sunset conversations recorded on location, often in flight, with people whose lives reflect courage, service, and conviction. It's not a stunt or a vlog. It's aviation as witness, story as compass, and faith expressed through action - concluding on July 4th.
ELA Eclipse REVO Gyrocopter
Once Around the Block's Aircraft of Choice
Prepare for takeoff with the Eclipse REVO, a revolutionary gyroplane that is transforming the aviation landscape. With its unique INSTO-powered takeoff capability, this aircraft offers unlimited possibilities for pilots and adventurers alike. Follow the link to learn more about the REVO.
Discipline, Safety, and Lived Experience
- Over 50 years in aviation
- More than 30 years as a professional pilot
- Former Chief Pilot and Head Instructor
- Former Federal Officer
- Background in International Relations and Research in the Pacific and Russia
- Lifelong Storyteller, Novelist, and Screenwriter
- Founder of Lightfoot Aviation LLC
Once Around The Block's Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Once Around The Block's driving desire is taken from "The Chosen", "You wanted to help build something that would cause prayer and songs and something to bring souls closer to God? Yes?
Can you start tomorrow?"
Join us as we seek bridges spanning gaps between us.