Ulitimately, we believe that
flight instruction should be a stress-free and gratifying
experience. Come join us and see the difference for
yourself!
Facility
The Wingnuts Aviation facility is located at the Palmer
Municipal Airport in Palmer, Alaska. Minutes away from glaciers
and backwood strips, we are in a central location for sightseeing
and off-airport training.
At our office, we have classrooms for ground school and one-on-one
lessons and Wifi and computers for flight planning and weather
briefings. All our aircraft are maintained on site through a
parterships with Knik Aircraft Leasing, LLC and Custom Aircraft,
Inc.
Owners
Brett
Crowley and Tara Chesnut
Brett Crowley was born in Fort Collins, Colorado to a family of
aviators. Brett's grandfather was a pioneer of large airplane
slurry bombing in Wyoming post WWII,
and
Brett's father was a Captain for United Airlines for 30 years.
After discharge from the navy, Brett spent almost a decade in
Jackson Hole, Wyoming guiding horseback, whitewater, snowmachine
and motorcycle tours. The allure of new challenges brought him
north to Alaska where he earned his Pilot's License and then became
a Certified Flight Instructor. Brett's affinity for small aircraft
and Alaska flying continues to drive him to always improve and
refine his piloting skills.
Born in Alaska, Tara Chesnut was raised at the family homestead
near the base of
Mt.
Susitna. A few times a month, the family would load up in the
Aeronca Sedan and fly into town for food and supplies. Spring and
fall were spent in Sitka, Alaska where Tara's family commercial
fished for black cod, halibut and salmon. A third generation pilot,
Tara met Brett while learning to fly. After moving to Wyoming with
Brett for two years to manage a small airport, Tara and Brett
returned up North to pursue their passion for Alaska flying and
instruction.
