Julie Johnson

Julie started flying at the age of 19 at Centennial Airport. There she learned about mountain flying and Denver’s busy airspace. Julie completed her instrument, commercial, CFI and multi-engine while attending Cochise College in Arizona. In 2020, after...

Mike Bratlien

Mike did his first solo in 1973. Since then, his love for aviation has  led him all the way through his instructing ratings and owning a Cessna 182. He enjoys instructing all types of students with the goal to make flying fun.

Paul Winningham

Paul first fell in love with aviation when his Uncle took him for a flight in his Evektor EuroStar out of Sywell Aerodrome. Seeing the English countryside from the air inspired him to pursue his career in aviation. He started attending MSU Denver and decided that...

Kate Yorga

Born and raised in Lakewood, Colorado, Kate has always loved to fly. She took her first flight in February 2020 and has not quit since. She completed all of her flight training at Western Air Flight Academy under the MSU Denver 141 partnership. She is a current...

Wyatt Haman

Wyatt is a Colorado native who started his flight training straight out of high school at Centennial airport and worked to attain his bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Wyatt is a first generation pilot who loves to share his passion for...