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267. What If a Bad Father Fought to Be a Hero? | The Hole-Man with Dan Daetz

Men may defend their families and nations by flying amazing airships, yet struggle with the temptations and tough decisions of earthly callings.
Fantastical Truth on Jun 17, 2025 · Reply

Aircraft pilots see a lot of amazing sights, above the Earth in planes and even spaceships. But men who do this challenging work often confront the nastier sides of these hard jobs, struggling to stay good in a gritty world. For pilot and new sci-fi novelist Dan Daetz, these realities rocket into a cosmic setting when one man, with the ugliest job in the universe, must break free from his past. This week: what if a bad father, with a worse job, fought to become a hero?

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Backstory: Dan Daetz

Dan Daetz is a former combat fighter pilot and test pilot. He’s pulled over nine Gs, flown faster than Mach 2, and eaten dozens of gummi bears in a single sitting. When he’s not writing, Dan coaches leaders, enjoys the outdoors, and spoils his Australian Shepherds. He and his family live in Colorado, where they’ve stored enough junk food to outlast the zombie apocalypse.

1. Fly over the fierce and friendly skies

2. Discover the best fantastical fathers

3. Find family redemption in the stars

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