Our Spitfire Heroes
Andrea Horton
-Student Pilot -Volunteer Instructor at -Spitfire Free Ground School -Mentor -Brings Ice Cream Owns a Cessna 150 named Covergirl
Her Superpower Is Kindness!
James Schultz
James is a flight Instructor at Spitfire, and spends a lot of time, countless hours, helping us with upgrades and Avionics (that’s his specialty) he handled the 172 upgrade and he’s always stepping up and helping others when needed. He does the behind-the-scenes work that nobody gets credit for and helps.
He volunteers and teaches at the free Ground School and we appreciate him very much!
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Spitfire be great!
Super Power: Working behind the scenes!
Chad rufer
Chad is a Private Pilot working on his instrument rating, and in his spare time he has given rides to all these people! He is always helpful and always willing to volunteer!
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He even brings food and drinks to barbecues that he can’t even attend! Thank you so much for all of your kindness and generosity from the Spitfire Team!
Super Power: Generosity!
Patrick Hadley
Patrick was departing 15 at Lincoln and had a fire with electrical smoke pouring into the cockpit, he landed straight ahead, and handled the situation like a true professional. Well done, Patrick!
Super Power: Staying Calm Under Pressure
stephanie ellis
Stephanie's presence is empowering. She is the proof that it is never late to learn something both physically and educationally challenging as aviation