Another First for "The Flight for the Human Spirit!" Michael and Michele record this podcast from the cockpit of Hope One as they fly over the Mississippi River at an altitude of 5,500 feet above sea level.

This is a collector's edition podcast as it captures Michael's first of what will soon be many cross country flights as he strives to gain both knowledge and experience for the upcoming historic journey next spring.

As they travel to exhibit Hope One at the AOPA Summit meetings in Tampa, FL...the number one question that everyone wants to know is: "How does Michele like flying?" We'll find out in this podcast!

He has his wings...now what? With the take-off of this historic flight almost five months away, what steps need to be taken to assure that 20 million lives will be touched?

In this episode Michael discusses the events over the past two weeks including meeting with the Salina Airport Authority as well as preparing for his first long distance cross country trip. This flight will test communications with mission control as well as the on-board technology. Also accuracy timing between points will be highlighted.

The biggest question is, "What does Michele think of flying?"

Six months of training for The Flight for the Human Spirit, and Michael has passed his check ride. In this episode Michael sits down with his flight instructor Justin Shelley to discuss flight training and to announce that Sport Flyers Association will be handling mission control for the flight which is scheduled to take off next April.

Six months to the take-off of The Flight for the Human Spirit. As the plans for the flight are changing, Michael explains how reaching out to your customers, employees, and associates are key in this challenging business environment. Be sure to follow up on e-mails, voice mails, and ASK FOR THE SALE!!!

200 Days until the take-off of The Flight for The Human Spirit and "Hope One" was displayed at The Golden Triangle Mall. In this episode, Michael Combs speaks from his heart about the flight and how his thoughts and feelings have led him to a point where he realizes that the flight is a deep part of his life, and that his longing to fly must be fulfilled.

Michael and Michele are back in Texas and are moving The Flight in a rapid forward direction. In this episode Michael discusses two important questions asked each day from Benjamin Franklin. These two questions can chage your life!

Also its time to align the sponsors and help them to boost their awareness in the marketplace. The awareness of Michael's heart is felt in this episode.

Hope One is a featured aircraft at the world's largest airshow. It is proudly displayed in the Remos Aircraft booth and has been very well recieved.

In this episode Michael speaks with Nick Williams about the structure of the aircraft as well as the parachute system. He also talks with Ken Godin regarding the Remos network of dealers and service systems.

In this episode Michael talks about how a routine flight turns into a scramble to find an alternate airport due to an unexpected weather condition. Also Michael talks about the latest updates on the progress of the mission.

The aircraft that I'll be flying in "The Flight for the Human Spirit" mission is called "Hope One". It is a 2009 Remos GX and is beautiful in every way. It is equipped with the latest in electronic monitoring systems, communications equipment, and even has weather forecasting capabilities. It has a ballistic parachute that can safely bring the entire aircraft to the ground, and is made of carbon fiber material.

Also I soloed last Thursday, and again on Friday...so this has been quite a week in many, many ways.

The aircraft has flown on its maiden journey and has safely arrived to The Home Base!

In this episode Michael describes the maiden flight as the official world wide unveiling is scheduled for Saturday, June 27th.

Also Michael describes the power behind the statement “Every accomplishment begins with the decision to try.”

Never give up on your dreams, and continue to "try" each and every day.

The Aircraft is flying home this week!

Michael, Michele, and Justin are traveling to pick up the aircraft, and on Thursday morning Michael and Justin will fly it back to the home base of US Aviation Group in Denton, TX.
Also in this episode Michael talks about the struggle that he had last Friday of letting go of this project enough so that others could help out.
This is a valuable lesson for you to get on a faster road of accomplishment as well.

Michael lands an aircraft with no assistance from Justin as the flight lessons are progressing as scheduled.

In this episode we cross the 300th day until the take-off of the flight in Salina, KS. At first Michael felt apprehensive about the weight of the scope of this large endeavor, but soon realized that none of us are ever alone, as long as our goals meet four simple requirements.

The Indy 500, updates on the aircraft, and three conversations involving death. Michael discusses his cousin Debbie who passed away after contracting breast cancer several years ago.

In this episode the importance of the Platinum Rule will bring you to a place where you can accomplish anything by bringing out the best in others.

In this episode Michael talks about flying for four days in his first week of flight lessons.

Cross country, in the pattern, and even a grass field approach to a partially flooded runway all encompass the beginning of "The Flight for the Human Spirit" as flight lessons have officially begun.

After 80 different designs, and weeks of dedication from the manufacturer, the Aircraft Graphics are completed! They are at the printer and will be applied to the actual aircraft next week.

Michael addresses a comment that someone left on this page last week saying simply that "The Human Spirit is Dead".

This is an episode that you will want to download in order to remind yourself of your own dreams and how inspiring you can be to the world.