Freedom 250 F5 jets prepare for the flyover of Cleveland Browns Stadium

Pilots Brian HANDY Lauber, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, and Doug TUT Demko along with riders Greeta Thaikattil and Heather Brown sit for the flight briefing at Atlantic Aviation in Cleveland, Ohio for their Freedom 250 flight.  Their flyover flight was for an NFL game between the Cleveland Browns and the Carolina Panthers at Huntington Bank Field, Sunday, September 27th, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. NASA’s engagement at NFL games is part of the agency’s Inspiration Tour, aimed at strengthening connections between NASA and its partners and showcasing innovation in air and space in the lead up to the MAX POWER aerospace technology expo and airshow at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in early November.

Pilots Brian HANDY Lauber, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, and Doug TUT Demko along with riders Greeta Thaikattil and Heather Brown sit for the flight briefing at Atlantic Aviation in Cleveland, Ohio for their Freedom 250 flight. Their flyover flight was for an NFL game between the Cleveland Browns and the Carolina Panthers at Huntington Bank Field, Sunday, September 27th, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. NASA’s engagement at NFL games is part of the agency’s Inspiration Tour, aimed at strengthening connections between NASA and its partners and showcasing innovation in air and space in the lead up to the MAX POWER aerospace technology expo and airshow at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in early November.