THE INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS
Adam Stanley
Adam is a part time instructor and joins us with an expansive background. He is a Delta Air Lines Airbus 330 Pilot and an Army Attack Helicopter Pilot. He has over 8,000 flight hours and over 1,000 in Combat. He loves to share his passion for general aviation whether looking to build a career or a hobby. He holds an Airline Transport certificate with type ratings in the Boeing 777, 767, 757, Airbus 330, 320, Beach 1900, Citation 500, DC-9, and De Havilland DHC-8. He is Commercially rated in the AH-64 A, D Apache Helicopter, OH-58 A/C and Bell 206. He is a Certified Flight Instructor with Instrument Ratings. Call, email or text to get on his schedule!
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Delta Air Lines 777 Pilot
Military Aviator
CFII
720.808.4491
adam.c.stanley@gmail.com
Brody Bacon
Brody is a Colorado native and Kansas State University graduate with a degree in Aeronautical Science and Aviation Safety. A new instructor with experience in mountain flying, Brody is focused on building a strong foundation in training while working toward his future goal of joining the Air National Guard. He learned to fly out of KSLN and also helps run a simulator center at Hotel Polaris, working with F-16 and Boeing 737 simulators. Outside of flying, Brody enjoys playing music, staying active, and getting extra time in the air whenever possible.
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CFI, CFII
719-502-5153
Dan Hanson
Dan is originally from Dallas, Texas. He attended The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Dan has provided over 1,000 hours of flight instruction, primarily working with students pursuing their private pilot licenses. Alongside his aviation work, he has also built a career as a mechanical engineer. He learned to fly at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS). Outside of flying, Dan enjoys hiking with his wife and two dogs, snowboarding, and downhill mountain biking. A fun fact about Dan is that he once became his neighborhood HOA treasurer specifically to prevent community fees from increasing - and he’s known for going to great lengths for causes he believes in.
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CFI
214-886-4584
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Eric King
I have been flying out of Centennial Airport since I was 15 years old and have been flight instructing since the late 90s. Aviation has been my life long passion and teaching others to fly has been a wonderful experience that I enjoy immensely. If you don't see me flying and instructing out of Centennial Airport, you will likely find me at the Colorado Air & Spaceport where I am flying my own aircraft teaching my 15 year old son how to fly. In my spare time (what little of it there is), I enjoy spending with my family and two children. If you are interested in a discovery flight or looking to start your pilot training, feel free to call, email or text me any time.
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CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI
303-941-5312
Jack Esper
Hailing from Denver, Colorado, Jack is an experienced pilot with 1,500 flight hours. He earned his degree in Aviation Management with a Professional Pilot Track from Southeastern University and has flown as a survey and ferry pilot, in addition to serving as assistant chief CFI at Northwoods Air. Jack got his start at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (KLAL) and now spends his free time making aviation content, hitting the gym, and gaming. Fun fact: he played college baseball and helped the Southeastern Fire win a national championship.
CFI, CFII
Jake Kranig
Jake is from Wisconsin and studied Business at both The Ohio State University and the University of Denver. He’s checked out in nearly all the club aircraft and has experience flying tailwheel planes. When he’s not in the cockpit, Jake works in the tech industry. He learned to fly at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC). Outside of aviation, he enjoys fishing—and a fun fact about him is that his dog probably weighs more than you do.
CFI
303-570-0639
John Plevniak
John is a full-time flight instructor with a Gold Seal designation from the FAA. John has been flying since 2007 and graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a master’s degree in aviation safety while participating in the collegiate flight team. John specializes in primary flight training, emphasizing producing safe and efficient solo pilots. Are you looking to take to the skies for the first time or to accelerate your Private, Commercial, or CFI training? John has the flexibility of weekend and weekday training, including some nights. Primary training is available in Cessna and Piper aircraft. Mentored online ground school is available to accelerate your training.​
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CFI
913-660-6001
JT Murphy
JT loves teaching anyone eager to fly, with a special passion for helping military veterans earn their pilot’s license and rotary pilots transition to fixed-wing aircraft. He’s a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and has completed the FSI PC-12 PIC Course, handling a wide range of aircraft checkouts, flight reviews, high-performance, and complex endorsements. Before aviation, JT served as a police officer, an Army reservist, and a Navy reservist. He learned to fly at Colorado Springs Airport (KCOS). Outside of the cockpit, he enjoys Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and whatever adventure the Army brings him next. Fun fact: he doesn’t fit in a Cessna 152—and he’s not going to pretend he does.
CFI
719-661-7390
Logan Huling
Logan is a full-time flight instructor and has been flying since 2003. He retired from a 22-year career in law enforcement to pursue his lifelong passions of teaching and flying. In addition to being a Certified Flight Instructor, he is also an Advanced Ground Instructor and Instrument Ground Instructor. Logan offers discovery flights, primary training, biennial flight reviews, and ground instruction emphasizing safe flying skills and effective aeronautical decision making. Contact Logan If you are interested in beginning your pilot journey, pursuing advanced training, or simply honing your present skills.
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CFI
(720) 261-6319
Spencer Mamber
Hi, I’m Spencer Mamber and I’ve been flying and instructing for more years than most of you reading this. I’m a former USAF Instructor pilot with a ATP and single engine Sea. I also have commercial privileges in the Boeing 707/720 & Rotorcraft Helicopters. What I enjoy most is what I call primary instructing - taking a pedestrian and turn them into a Private Pilot. My primary vocation is being a RE/MAX realtor, so the number of students I take on is limited. I am an aircraft owner and after more than 8,300 hours, I still love to fly.
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CFI, CFII, MEI
720-838-0509
Wil Powell
Wil is an active commercial pilot and flight instructor. Holding additional flight certificates in both Canada and Hungary. Wil has also been an FAA Safety Representative out of the Denver Regional FSDO since 2006.
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CFI
303.870.4632
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Austin Fuller
Austin grew up as a military kid, living overseas in Italy and moving frequently before settling in Colorado in 2014. Inspired by a lifelong connection to aviation, he has logged just over 400 flight hours across Cessna, Piper, and Diamond aircraft. Austin is actively pursuing his CFI-I to teach instrument students. In addition to flying, he works as a ramp agent with United Airlines at Denver International Airport. His aviation experience includes flying out of Colorado Air and Space Port, Centennial, Colorado Springs, and Rocky Mountain Metro. When he’s not teaching, Austin is renting aircraft or spending time at local FBOs. He plans to begin Liberty University’s online aviation program in Fall 2026 and hopes his aviation career will once again allow him to see more countries than states—while continuing his goal of visiting as many baseball stadiums as possible along the way.
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CFI, MEI
720-800-3489
Cheyenne Kraft
Cheyenne is a San Diego, California native and an Arizona State University graduate with a degree in Communication. She has logged approximately 1,600 total flight hours and has been a CFI/CFII for nearly two years. Cheyenne learned to fly at Falcon Field (KFFZ) and previously worked as a flight attendant, giving her a well-rounded perspective on aviation from both the cabin and cockpit. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, dancing, and yoga, and she is proud to be the first pilot in her family.
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CFI, CFII
858-449-1047
Derek Boehnke
Derek is from Nebraska and is a CFI, CFII, and MEI with over 400 flight hours. He loves flying with purpose, including Angel Flights, Pilots and Paws, and introducing youth to aviation through EAA Eagles, Aviation Badges, STEM events, and other charitable flights and training. Outside of aviation, Derek works as a police officer, a role he loves for its focus on education and community service. He learned to fly in Colorado Springs. In his free time, Derek enjoys flying airplanes, and a fun fact about him is that he gets to ride a motorcycle for a living!
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CFI, CFII, MEI
719-231-8906
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Evan Hvizdak
Evan received his Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering and his private pilot license in the mid 1970s. He had a varied career, retiring from law enforcement aviation in 2017. His retirement provides extremely flexible scheduling and the ability to “give back” to the aviation community as a Part 61 instructor. His patient instruction emphasizes tailoring the learning process to the novice pilot for the most safe, effective, and efficient training. His passion for aviation is contagious and motivating.
CFI
720-384-4071
Jake Esau
Jake is a full-time flight instructor who specializes in instrument training, procedures, and advanced use of aircraft avionics. Jake started his pilot journey in 2010 in the Kansas City area while working as a software engineer for Garmin. After a 12-year break to focus on his tech career, he resumed his pilot journey full-time after being laid off from a tech startup in 2023. He then became a CFI and CFII in June 2024. In addition to being an instructor, he enjoys flying to airports in small towns to get lunch at local spots. He also flies missions for Pilots N’ Paws, a non-profit organization that helps move rescue animals around the country.
CFI, CFII, MEI
785-979-1407
Jason Auger
Jason enjoys snowboarding, SCUBA diving, cooking, and traveling—and he even knows how to breakdance. Originally, he grew up all over the U.S., attended university in Florida, and lived in Virginia before settling in Denver. He earned his B.S. in Air Traffic Management with minors in Meteorology and Human Factors from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Daytona Beach. Jason has 360 flight hours and has worked as an ATC Specialist Trainee and Airspace Analyst (TERPs). He learned to fly at KDAB, KCXO, and KAPA. Before aviation, he worked as an underwater maintenance diver, affectionately known as a “barnacle buster.”
CFI
239-919-2015
John Platt
John began his flight training journey in 2020 in the Denver Metro Area. He graduated from MSU Denver with a degree in Aviation Science, Professional Flight Officer. He has been flying for the last 5 years and has loved every minute of it! John enjoys skiing, hiking, biking, traveling, sports, dogs, guitar, concerts, and more. He has visited 21 countries, including New Zealand, Peru, China, Japan, Croatia, and Australia. He is looking forward to teaching private and commercial students. He also offers discovery flights, flight reviews, high performance and complex endorsements. John will tailor flight training to your budget, schedule, needs, and goals! Call, text, or email to start flying!!
CFI
720-998-6023
Kevin Wilson
Kevin recently retired from the Air Force after flying missions across the world for his entire adult life, and has since piloted a King Air Part 135 Med Evac aircraft, all while juggling this CFI role. He is highly experienced and teaches Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial Pilots, all CFI courses, and multi-engine. He can also provide you endorsements for high performance, complex, tailwheel, mountain flying, spins, & pressurized airplanes. He's also an FAA Part 107 drone operator, so hit him up if you want to make a good side hustle flying drones.
CFI, CFII, MEI
(509) 850-1227
Mike Coultier
Mike graduated from Western Michigan University in 1996 where he earned his ratings and a bachelor’s degree in Aviation Science. Soon after graduation, he moved to Colorado and began a long career working for a financial record keeping company where he is currently a business process analyst. While working in the financial industry, Mike continued to fly in his spare time and eventually earned his CFI and CFII. Mike enjoys spending time in the Colorado mountains skiing, hiking and camping with his family and friends. He’s excited to share his knowledge and experience in aviation with all his students and gets great satisfaction helping them achieve their goals.​
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CFI, CFII
720-935-7831
Steve Beier
Steve is a part-time instructor with 3,650 total flight hours, including 500 hours of instruction. He brings a wealth of experience from five years flying both part 121 airlines and part 135 on-demand charter operations, with time in the Dornier 328, CASA-212, King Air C90, and Mitsubishi MU-2. When he’s not in the air, Steve works as an Electrical Engineer and Project Manager for a small automation and controls company. He instructs on weekends and evenings, with weekday flights available by advance notice, providing initial training for private pilots, flight reviews, and club checkouts.
CFI
303-229-1827