ACE Camp would not be possible without the commitment and dedication of our amazing volunteers!
(listed alphabetically, pilots can be a bit competitive, even with lists...)
Bob Davis
Instrument Rated Private Pilot (ASEL, AMEL)
47 Years
- Multiple GA (Cessna, Piper, …)
- Multiple Aerobatic (Pitts, Extra, …)
- Multiple Military (F-5D, T-33, AT-6F, L-39, …)
Louis Edmonds
Private Pilot (ASEL)
49 Years
- Cessna 140
- North American AT-6F
- Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic
- Owner, Edmunds Aicraft Service (Parlin Field)
“Flying with the students and showing them the basics as well as what the world looks like from above. Also working with and showing the students some of the mechanical side and construction types of aircraft.”
Russ Kelsea
Instrument Rated Commercial Pilot (ASEL)
CFI (Certified Flight Instructor)
32 Years
- Cessna 120/152/172(RG)/177(RG)/182
- Piper Warrior PA-28(R)
- Maule M7
- Mooney M20J
“I enjoy helping students discover how things work, through the understanding of science, math, and engineering. Aviation is the ideal venue in which to integrate these essential principles – combining the thrill of understanding with the adventure of aviation.”
Rick Kloeppel
ATP (Air Transport Pilot, Multi-Engine)
Commercial Pilot (ASEL/ASES)
CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) Single and Multi-Engine
60+ Years
- F-27
- DC-9
- L-1011
- Boeing 747/757/767
- Cessna, All Single-Engine and Some Multi-Engine Models
- Piper, Most Single-Engine and Some Multi-Engine Models
- Many, Many More…
- Co-Manager, Parlin Field Airport
- Former Airline Transport Pilot with Ozark, TWA, and American Airlines
“I cannot think of anything more important, than training the next generation of aviators. While a vital part of the matrix describing a highly industrialized society, aviation education embraces nearly all the science, technology, engineering and mathematics required to provide both rewarding career opportunities as well as that, without which our way of life would be unfavorably altered. The ACE kids have been both a blessing for us and provided a positive look into the future. It has been a most worthy challenge!.”
Fran Malczynski
Private Pilot (ASEL)
44 Years
- Cessna 150/152
- Piper Cherokee PA-28
- Vans RV-6
- Aeronca Champ
“Love to see the eagerness and attention when learning something new and exciting about aviation.”
Heath Marsden
Instrument Rated Commercial Pilot (ASEL, AMEL)
29 Years
- 1958 Aircoupe
- Socata Tampico TB-9
- Piper Warrior PA-28
- Piper Seminole PA-44
- Cessna 152/172
- Parlin Field Airport Manager
- Senior Airport Planner/Project Manager, Jacobs Engineering
“I love being able to bring my passion for aviation out into the community and present the opportunities and potential career paths/connections in aviation to local youth.”
John Merriman
Bio Coming Soon…
- Mooney M20J
- Cessna 182
Jack Wallace
Bio Coming Soon…
- Boeing 737
- Cessna 172
Harold Yanofsky
Instrument Rated Commercial Pilot (ASEL, AMEL)
Helicopter Pilot
60+ Years
- Cessna 182
- Robinson R44
- Many many more…
- Former fixed-wing and helicopter pilot, United States Marine Corps
“I love working with young people interested in flying”
