by Mike Nance | Dec 10, 2025
Before flying, Derek was a happy police officer in Colorado Springs. He loved donuts and his community. Then, his coworker introduced him to flying and that was all it took. Derek wanted to fly airplanes. After more than 12 years in law enforcement, he made the switch...
by Mike Nance | Dec 4, 2025
Nickolas des Groseilliers is a flight instructor from Phoenix, AZ with over 7 years of aviation experience. Nickolas completed his initial flight training at Scottsdale Airport, earning his ratings between 2021 – 2023. With more than 1300 hours, including over...
by Mike Nance | Dec 4, 2025
Jerod is a passionate aviator dedicated to safe and effective flight instruction. Outside of aviation, he enjoys all the winter sports Colorado has to offer and scuba diving. When not teaching, skiing, or diving you’ll find him cruising around the sky in a 1966 Mooney...
by Mike Nance | Dec 4, 2025
Stefan Dann is a University of North Dakota graduate with extensive experience operating across the United States in demanding and dynamic general aviation conditions. Their flight background ranges from navigating the LAX Special Flight Rules Area and flying onto...
by Mike Nance | Nov 10, 2025
Will Gustafson is a Certified Flight Instructor from Fort Collins, Colorado, whose lifelong passion for aviation continues to guide his career and teaching philosophy. A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Will competed as a Division I soccer player and...
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