Who we are

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Lu Collver

Don’t let her youth or cheerful demeanor fool you. Lu is a CFI, CFII, and MEI with real-world part 135 experience, over 1,500 hours, and her own tailwheel airplane. She brings a passion for Alaskan aviation and hands-on instruction that is rare in today’s pilots.

When she’s not flying, Lu enjoys time with her horses and values the strong relationships she has built within the aviation community.

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Marshall Paulson

Marshall is a Gold Seal flight instructor, ATP, and IA with a career that began as an A&P mechanic. He built his foundation working on rescue helicopters all over the lower 48 and Alaska. He continues to fly his own Citabria, bringing hands-on experience to every lesson.

As an instructor, Marshall keeps his approach clear, patient, and focused on real-world flying. With over 3,500 hours and extensive tailwheel experience , he works to develop confident, capable pilots who understand their aircraft and make solid decisions in the air. His goal using a straightforward teaching style is to share what he’s learned and help students become safe, skilled aviators.

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