Brian Ernst lives in Arizona City, Arizona, and is an Impressionist famously known as The Arizona Iceman. Brian has a passion for aviation, has his private pilot's license, and owns a successful business.

Brian:

When did your love for aviation begin and what about it inspires you?

Brian Ernst:

I was 15 when I started flying with a flight instructor.

Brian:

What inspired you to become a pilot?

Brian Ernst:

The first flight the moment I took off.

Brian:

If you could fly in anything, what would it be?

Brian Ernst:

An F-14D.

Brian:

What led up to and motivated you to become The Arizona Iceman?

Brian Ernst:

When I met Jerome (California Tom Cruise) did a video that did well and I started doing events. It just went ballistic.

Brian:

What do you love the most about it?

Brian Ernst:

Meeting everyone.

Brian:

How do others react when they see you as Iceman?

Brian Ernst:

Everyone wants to be my wingman...lol

Brian:

What type of events do you get asked to participate in?

Brian Ernst:

We are booked all over the world for Air Shows and corporate events.

Brian:

Do you have any favorite events and why?

Brian Ernst:

Every event is my favorite hanging out with Jerome LeBlanc (California Tom Cruise).

Brian:

Do you have any favorite stories or moments while being Iceman?

Brian Ernst:

Too many but hanging out with the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds and all the Demo Teams at ICAS is epic.

Brian:

Are you a fan of pilot watches? If yes, do you have any favorites?

Brian Ernst:

Yes...Of course the Iceman watch from BYOP...There's no points for second best.

Brian:

BYOP stands for Be Your Own Pilot and to me, it represents my personal journey rising above challenges I've faced and charting my own course in life. My hope is that it inspires others to do the same and share their unique gifts with the world. With this in mind, what dreams have you fulfilled or would you like to fulfill in your future?

Brian Ernst: Well that's classified...we are working on some epic things though. 😁