Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly coaching to get pilot’s license

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has realized to surf, taken up jiu-jitsu, and is now reportedly within the technique of including a brand new interest — flying.

The Fb co-founder and tech baron who has a web price valued by Bloomberg Billionaires Index at round $113 billion has obtained a scholar pilot certificates, according to the tech-centric news site The Information.

Zuckerberg efficiently utilized for the coed certificates with the Federal Aviation Administration, the outlet reported.

Ought to the Meta boss ace his take a look at to get a pilot’s license, he would be part of different high-flying tech aviators together with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel and potential “cage match” foe Elon Musk.

Final week, Zuckerberg posted an image on his own photo-sharing platform, Instagram, exhibiting his bare-chested, muscular physique whereas posing alongside combined martial arts fighters Israel Adesanya and Alex Volkanovski.

Zuckerberg, who took up martial arts in the course of the COVID pandemic, has been coaching with the UFC execs in preparation for a possible tussle with Musk.

Their rivalry has heated up in current weeks, significantly after Zuckerberg launched his “Twitter killer” app, Threads.

Musk, who acquired Twitter final 12 months for $44 billion, has accused Zuckerberg’s firm of stealing commerce secrets and techniques that had been used to develop Threads.

Meta has denied the claims.

Zuckerberg’s need to beat the skies comes after his admitted love for making an attempt to tame the seas.

Final 12 months, Zuckerberg advised podcaster Tim Ferriss that he enjoys surfing every morning before work as a way of dealing with getting “punched” by unhealthy information.

“If you’re on the market within the water, it’s fairly laborious to give attention to the rest,” Zuckerberg mentioned.

“If you’re on the board, you’re centered on ensuring you keep on the board and don’t mess one thing up.”