Flying, Fitness, and Life as a Cirrus CFI & Coast Guard Pilot | ft. Steve - Episode 114 (20MAR26)

If you’re a pilot, military member, or former athlete who wants to look, move, and feel your best—without sacrificing your flying career—start your application here:https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-applicationIn this episode of the Blue Chip Athletic Club Podcast, Blaise sits down with Steve Gray, a fellow Coast Guard C‑27J pilot, Cirrus flight instructor, Vision Jet type-rated pilot, and professional engineer.Steve shares his path from growing up on Army bases, to flying C‑130s and T‑6s, to buying his own Cirrus in 2020 and turning a personal passion for general aviation into a side business doing flight instruction and aircraft management in the Cirrus ecosystem.They dig into what it’s like to “double hustle” as an active duty Coast Guard aviator and GA instructor while also holding a PE license and raising a family—and how he uses the airplane not just for work, but to create more time and experiences with his wife and kids.Steve also talks about his athletic background (hockey, D3 cross-country, and track), the blunt orthopedic appointment that forced him to stop running cold-turkey due to severe cartilage loss, and how he rebuilt his cardio identity around cycling instead of pounding his knees into early arthritis.Blaise and Steve then zoom out to the bigger pilot health picture:Why so many pilots and ex-military aviators end up either in excellent shape or 50–70 pounds heavier with almost no one in the “middle.”How events like Oshkosh (or long trips) make it hard but not impossible to eat well and move, and why 25,000+ steps a day still counts as getting it done.The reality that health is the one thing you can’t buy—even if you can afford a Vision Jet—and why consistency with movement, sleep, and food beats any quick fix.If you’re an airline pilot, GA owner, or military flyer trying to balance crazy schedules, jet lag, family life, and staying out of the “retirement weight gain” club, this episode will give you perspective, ideas, and a nudge to take the long game seriously.Find Steve's info here:https://nimbusas.com/Listen to more episodes here:https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcastPartners & Resources1st Phorm supplements:https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64Sweet Profections protein cookies (code BLUECHIP10 for 10% off):https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczoBuilt Different Mastermind (code BLAISE25 for $25 off first month):https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feedLogTen Pro / PilotBase pilot logbook and tools (free 3 months):https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/DISCLAIMER: We are not healthcare professionals (doctors). This podcast is not medical advice. Consult your physician for personal guidance.