Seth Howell

Seth’s interest in aviation began at the San Francisco Zoo at 2 years old. His mom and dad could not seem to get his attention off the jets flying overhead. As a child he wanted to fly the Space Shuttle, but then thought, “Maybe I’ll be an airline...

Elliot Tolar

Elliot Tolar has been flying since he was a kid. He earned his Private Pilots License through the Civil Air Patrol cadet program in 2014. He is always striving to learn more in aviation, to not only make himself a better pilot, but also a better instructor. When he...

Dan Spellman

Dan is the Chief Flight Instructor at Nebraska Flight School, the flight training provider for the University of Nebraska – Kearney’s Aviation Program. Along with the safety of instructors and students, Dan considers the success of the students at Nebraska...

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...