High School to Flight School was started by a group of friends who love flying in Alaska. Our mission is to support students with a passion for aviation while providing impactful service to the community.
Abe Harman, HSFS President
Abe started working on his license in North Carolina in 2014, earned it in early 2015, and three days later moved to Alaska. He was 24. Abe is co-founder of Helio Alaska.
Lukas Stutzer, HSFS Secretary
Lukas took a ground school class his first semester of college in Bozeman, and got his PPL that spring at 19. After spending time at Airframes Alaska and Beringer Aero, Lukas is now co-founder of Helio Alaska.
Richenda Sandlin-Tymitz, HSFS VP
Richenda isn’t a pilot, but has spent a lot of time in airplanes. She works for Alaska Tour & Travel and is lucky enough to fly with some of Alaska’s best small plane operations while on the job.
Pete Tymitz, HSFS Mentor
Pete soloed the day before he turned 16 and earned his PPL at 23. He’s flown F15s and F22s for the Air Force for 13 years. Pete now flies for the Air Force Reserves and UPS.
