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Richard Martin, a founder of AEFCO, has been flying since 1966. He has owned several production and homebuilt aircraft and has close to 2500 hours flying for personal use. He worked as a Journeyman Ironworker and a teacher before starting his own business as a custom homebuilder. He was Vice President of the Meadow Lake Airport Association (MLAA) and has been a board member of that association for the past 18 years.

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Lee Wolford has been an inspiration to many of our students as a friend, mentor, and confidant.

The retired U.S. Air Force colonel and Vietnam War veteran logged more than 5,000 hours in single-seat fighters ranging from the F–86 to the F–106.  Lee was featured in the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) magazine.

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Burrall Sanders grew up in Western Colorado on a Cattle Ranch. In 1971, he joined the Navy and was assigned to a nuclear fast attack submarine based in Pearl Harbor. He learned to fly 14 years ago and has built 3 experimental aircraft for personal use and currently owns Free Flight Composites, that helps enthusiasts build their own aircraft. 

Esther Smith is a retired Navy Reservist, serving mostly with the Aviation side of the Navy. She currently teaches Middle School students in District 11. Esther has worked with AEFCO during the Summer Academy to ensure that students are well supervised, have nourishing meals, and coordinates all flights for the students. She is also responsible for writing and administering the quizzes once the strudents have completed a section of the Flight Manual during the Ground School.