Adam Allison

Barry Seal | The $500,000 Pilot

The life of "Barry" Seal, also known as Adler Berryman Seal, was indeed extraordinary and has been the subject of fascination and adaptation in films, including the one starring Tom Cruise called "American Made." Seal was involved in smuggling drugs, particularly cocaine, for the notorious Medellín Cartel led by Pablo Escobar during the 1980s. He used his exceptional piloting skills to transport illegal narcotics into the United States, earning significant profits in the process. At his best he was making $500,000 per flight.