Founders

So, how did Privileged Pilots come to be? Well, it all started when Kyle and Daniel first crossed paths in July 2024. Right off the bat, they hit it off, realizing their individual life stories were pretty unique and definitely something worth sharing with the world. That spark was all it took! From that moment, Privileged Pilots was born, driven by their shared belief that their combined experiences could offer some cool insights and inspiration to a wider audience.

Kyle Registre, 24: Co-Founder/Pioneer

A Pioneer in Aviation

Kyle Registre, the co-founder of Privileged Pilots, is a 24-year-old from Atlanta, Georgia, pursuing a career as a commercial pilot.

In 2019, Kyle achieved a groundbreaking milestone when he was cured of Sickle Cell disease during BlueBird Bio's clinical trial. This remarkable recovery paved the way for his aviation dreams; he received medical clearance to fly in 2024.

On June 2nd, 2025, Kyle made history by becoming the first pilot with Sickle Cell disease to officially earn his pilot certificate. His journey embodies perseverance and opens new doors for others facing similar health challenges in aviation.

Kyle’s Journey

Daniel Cressy, 22: Founder

Daniel Cressy, age 22, born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. At 19, he discovered his passion to fly. Shortly after taking a discovery flight in November 2022, he began flight lessons and was on track to obtaining his certificate. However, after attempting to obtain a first-class medical certificate, he was denied.

This rejection led Daniel to begin searching for answers. In May 2023, Daniel did just that. Soon after beginning his research, he discovered a problem: there was a significant lack of resources and information available regarding solutions for Sickle Cell patients.

This discovery was very frustrating and it begged the question, "Why are there no answers? This needs to be talked about!" After some time passed and trying many ways around it, Daniel decided to go about things in a more civil manner. He then made an inquiry to the FAA with the help of The Honorable Senator Bill Cassidy and his office.

This occurred in October 2023, and shortly after, Daniel found his answer: to get cured using a stem cell transplant. This was not the news Daniel wanted to hear, but it was exactly what he needed. Soon after receiving this answer, Daniel informed his doctors of his newfound interest in undergoing this therapyAfter some time passed, Daniel got the ball rolling in order to get cured. During the waiting period, a post Daniel made on Reddit began to work wonders. An interviewer wanted to ask questions about his journey navigating this issue. This was no ordinary interview; the interviewer knew someone who would be integral to this brand, and that person was Kyle Registre. Shortly after the interview, Kyle and Daniel were connected, and on that day, Privileged Pilots was formed.

Daniel’s Journey