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MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE TRAINING

Instructors who remember the first spark.

Every instructor’s story started somewhere—from a discovery flight or Young Eagles ride to a childhood spent around Waupaca Airport.

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ATP, CFI

Kent Sykes

When I was 13 years old my dad bought an airplane and took flight lessons at the Waupaca Airport (PCZ) and that’s when my interest is flying began as a boy hanging out at the airport while he flew with his instructor. Sometimes after Dad’s lessons, the instructor would take me for a short ride, and I was hooked. READ MORE

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CFI, CFII, MEI

Noah Lencki

My aviation journey began in 2010 with a visit to EAA Aviation museum in Oshkosh. The spark was ignited and I was hooked. Over the next several years I participated in numerous aviation events and activities while learning more about airplanes. READ MORE

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CFI, CFII, MEI

Zach Rohrbeck

My interest for aviation was first sparked by a trip to EAA Airventure back when I was a kid. I took my first ride in an airplane with the EAA Young Eagles program and loved it. READ MORE

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CFI, CFII

Leah Kirsteatter

My love for flying wasn’t truly sparked until my 21st birthday when I was able to take a discovery flight with my twin sister. From there, I knew I had to become a pilot. READ MORE

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CFI

Riley Voltolina

My aviation career began in 2020 when I started flight training in the Chicago area. READ MORE

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