Donald MacLennan

Don has been flying since 1993 and received his Instrument, Commercial, Multi engine and CFI ratings at Trade Winds Aviation. He also has an A&P certificate and occasionally helps out with maintenance. A flying enthusiast with over 2000 hours of personal flying,...

Asante Day

Imagine this: you’ve just graduated from high school, standing at the crossroads of life, uncertain about your path. College looms ahead, and the thought of entering as “Undeclared” isn’t exactly inspiring. So, you take a moment to reflect on...

Stefan Chordas

Stefan is a 4th-year SJSU international student majoring in Aviation. He has been flying since he was 13 years old and got his private pilot’s license in Washington when he was 17. He received his IFR certificate through Tradewinds Aviation in 2021, then his...

Purnel Nkwocha

Born and raised in Nigeria, Purnel immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 9. Purnel’s love for aviation stemmed from his first flight, which was his flight to the U.S. on a Boeing 747. Purnel joined the U.S. Navy in 2013 and deployed to the Middle East. He served eight...

Joe DiNapoli

Joe is currently a United Airlines pilot flying the Boeing 787 and previously the Boeing 737. Prior to joining United Airlines, he was at SkyWest Airlines for 10 years and flew the E-175 and E-120. He spent a few years with Ameriflight Cargo and corporate flying. In...