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Our Instructors

Robert Stedman, CFI, CSIP

 
 
Bob has been instructing since 74. He has just as great a passion for teaching as he does for flying. He has given nearly 10,000 hrs flight instruction. He has considerable time in cabin class piston twins, jets and turbo-props. His Cirrus experience dates back to 2001 and he was one of the first Cirrus Standardized Instructors in Colorado.
 
Email: mai_wente@ucm-inc.com
 

Chuck Gensler, CFI, CSIP

 
 
A lifelong aviation educator. Retired from the USAF after 25 yrs. teaching Air Force pilots. Chuck was also one of the first Colorado CSIP`s. He never wanted to do anything in aviation other than teach. He is truly a dedicated aviation educator and mentor.
 
Email: chuckg44@comcast.net
 

Chris Hannah, CFI, CSIP

 
 
Chris dedicated himself to aviation early in life, becoming a CFI at an early age. He has experience from some of the best organizations in the industry. He now brings that experience to our clients while also flying King Airs for a local charter company.
 
Email: bassnflight@yahoo.com
 

Craig Thighe, CFI-ASMI, CSIP, NAFI Master CFI

 
 
Craig is an accredited Master Flight Instructor and life long aviation educator, his experience includes corporate & turbine aircraft. Craig works full time for a large aviation company and works for IA part-time.
 
Email: cyprian@hotmail.com
 

Jack Brennan, CFI, CSIP

 
 
Jack has over 20,000 hours & 40 years of experience. A former Navy pilot and instructor before his 29 years with Continental Airlines. He looks forward to sharing this mix of experience.
 
Email: jackkathy@earthlink.net
 

Kevin Shepard, CFI, CSIP

 
 
Kevin is one our career change educators. About seven years ago, he decided he was not having a lot of fun in his career and chose to pursue aviation. He now works for jeppesen, but also brings his enthusiasm for teaching and flying to our group.
 
Email: kevin.shepard@jeppesen.com
 

Masten Hamlin, CFI, CSIP

 
 
Masten has been teaching since 1994 and brings significant turbine and charter experience from his days with one of the leading jet charter operations in the area. His teaching skills and in depth knowledge are respected throughout the KAPA community.
 
Email: mastenhn@aol.com
 

Richard Barclay, MCFI, CSIP

 
 

Rich has been a pilot since 1968. He is an accredited master flight instructor and has been a FAA gold seal instructor since 2003. He has logged over 5900 total hours and has flown several cross countries to Alaska, Canada, Mexico and other great areas in his own airplane.

 
 

Nate Everson, CFI

 
Nate
 
Nate has been an instructor since graduating from UND in 2005. From day one he has been specializing in Cirrus aircraft of every generation and style. His Cirrus travels have taken him to every corner of the country and every size airport imaginable. He enjoys meeting new people and making friends in the industry as much as he loves teaching.
 
Email: nateeverson@ia-kapa.com