After more than two decades in the helicopter world—where days were fast-paced, decisions were critical, and the rotors rarely stopped spinning—Aaron and I have officially stepped away. We recently made the big decision to sell our share in the company we helped grow, and for the first time in what feels like forever, we’re not racing toward the next mission. We’re taking a break.

This shift has been both freeing and surprisingly emotional. The helicopter industry has been more than just our career; it’s shaped our identity, our routine, our friendships, and our sense of purpose. Letting go of that isn’t easy. There’s pride, nostalgia, a touch of fear—and a lot of questions we don’t have the answers to yet.

Right now, we’re giving ourselves permission to just pause. To breathe. To travel a bit. To rest. To reflect on everything we’ve accomplished, and to open our hearts and minds to whatever comes next. It’s a strange in-between place, but one that we’re learning to embrace with gratitude and curiosity.

For anyone else facing a big life pivot: you’re not alone. Transitions are messy and beautiful and worth honoring. So here’s to what’s next—whatever that may be, but at least we will be doing it together!

Your life doesn’t get better by chance it gets better by CHANGE. So here we are….