Our Team
We are proud to be Colorado Springs' Only Flight School Owned by a Veteran A&P Mechanic & CFI/I Couple.
We provide you the best possible instructors who aren't just gifted pilots, but gifted teachers passionate about your experience learning to fly.
Our Owners
Meet Will and Dana Bellamy
Will and Dana Bellamy have always shared a passion for aviation.
Will is a Veteran, and an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, and Dana is a Certified Flight Instructor as well as a CFII. In 2021, they founded their first flight school in Texas, which they successfully built and later sold in June 2025 before returning to Colorado.
Today, they are proud to bring that experience to Arise Aviation, where they are committed to creating a safe, professional, and enjoyable environment for future aviators to learn and grow.
Our Instructors
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Co-Owner/Flight Instructor
Dana Bellamy CFI/CFII
Dana Bellamy is a Certified Flight Instructor and Instrument Instructor (CFI/CFII) and co-owner of Arise Aviation in Colorado Springs. A homeschooling mother of six, she has a deep passion for teaching and helping students achieve their dreams of becoming pilots.
Dana and her husband previously founded and sold On The Fly Aviation in 2025 and now bring their experience to Arise Aviation...
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Flight Instructor
Brant Davis
CFI/CFII
After years as a geologist, I traded in my hammer for a headset and decided the sky had better views. As a flight instructor, I help aspiring pilots reach their goals and keep their skills sharp. I love the Colorado weather and mountains; there’s no better place to learn how to fly! See you in the skies!
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Flight Instructor
Brad Sikorski CFI
I’ve been a pilot since I was 18, and I’m a first-generation flyer! I learned to fly while I was at Purdue, while I studied mechanical engineering. I have a diverse background of experience, ranging from flying to racing sports cars semi-professionally. I love getting to fly out in the mountains and taking my golden retriever, Zulu, up for some flight time!
Flight Instructor
Maysen Derrera CFI
I'm Maysen, a Certified Flight Instructor who is passionate about helping students become safe, confident pilots. I believe flight training should be practical, enjoyable, and tailored to each student's goals. When you can't find me in the air, you'll probably find me snowboarding, hiking, or enjoying the outdoors here in Colorado.
Contact Us
1575 Aviation Way, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, 80916
