About Us

Surface to Air Mall (S.A.M.) was started when Glenn Lubbe was a chief pilot for a major hotel casino operator in Las Vegas. Glenn was asked to liquidate their flight department so the owners could invest the sale proceeds into a Riverboat Gambling Operation in the Mid Western United States. Four airplanes were sold in less time than the agreement called for and since Glenn was now out of a pilot job, he started to sell aircraft and automobiles on the open market.

Glenn discovered that his extensive knowledge and experience combined with the personable relationships amongst commercial and private aircraft owners provided possibilities for a new career path as an airline broker. His passion for “everything aviation”, aircraft of all types (War Birds to Jets) and his ability to locate exactly what colleagues were looking for was an innate talent and word got around.

Another aspect of the S.A.M. nameplate is the ability to complete prototype designs that are brought to market and sold to businesses and the general public. Lubbe Industries Incorporated division, the parent company of Surface to Air Mall, is where innovative ideas become realities. One of our more well known endeavors: A designed and patented SKI LIFT DERAILMENT SWITCH, sold to ski resorts from California to Colorado.

Fun and unique opportunities have also crossed Lubbe’s path: A Construction Company was looking for a design that could be Silk Screened onto a T-Shirt for distribution to all the “players” working together on a high-rise building project. Glenn’s cool design won the vote and garnered him distribution to all at the Celebratory event in Reno, NV.

As a trusted private pilot, Glenn continues to grow his personal and business relationships with an eclectic group of brokers, pilots, collectors and other industry professionals across the nation. No matter what type of aircraft or automobile, parts, tools and accessories you are looking for, or wanting to sell , S.A.M. can find you what you need. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us!