Jamail Larkins
He started flying at the age of 12 and was immediately hooked. While still a teen he sold instructional aviation manuals and equipment and also performed in air shows. In 2006 he formed a joint venture with an established broker to sell general aviation aircraft. His Ascension Air now sees $8 million in annual revenue and is a leading regional distributor for Cirrus Aircraft, the top manufacturer of piston-driven planes. But the most popular propeller-driven craft costs $850,000, and most pilots fly only four or five days a month, so Larkins is focusing on selling fractional ownership. "I want to become the NetJets of piston-driven aircraft."