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In addition to what he flies with, who he flies with is most important to Cassimus. His passengers range from fellow business executive friends to country singers (in the late 1990s, he started a record label), family members, and fellow cyclists. Often during flights, everyone helps each other identify new business or adventure opportunities. On one particular flight from Bentonville, Arkansas, a friend persuaded Cassimus that he needed to try out another type of flying – a conversation that led to his helicopter rating. “I was able to finish my rotorcraft add-on in 30.3 hours. It has opened up a whole new world for me.”
In December of 2021, the former college football player took delivery of a 1984 Bell 206L3 in the Phoenix area, which he promptly flew back to Southern Alabama. After 12 hours of logged time, he, an instructor pilot friend, and his teenage daughter landed the helicopter at Cassimus’ hunting ranch near the town of Eufaula. He plans to use the helicopter there to better survey his acreage and its wildlife, as well as travel locally between various businesses.
One of his newest ventures is Crazy Cazboy’s, founded in 2019. This extreme discount business and warehouse retailer currently has currently has six locations in four states and an established online presence. Undoubtedly, Cassimus will continue employing fixed-wing flight to efficiently scout potential future sites and visit existing ones as the liquidator continues its expansion. “The PC-12
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