PFC :: Instructors

Instructors
1. Michael Berlin, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI 2. Robert Chase, CFI, CFII, ME 3. Chad Decker, CFI 4. Anthony Giovanetti, CFI, CFII, AGI, IGI 5. Terry Keller Jr., CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI 6. Dough Krenz, CFI, CFII 7. John Lampson, CFI, CFII, ME 8. Nick Ogle, CFI, CFII, ME 9. Rafal Ragalski, CFI, CFII, ME, ATP 10.Warren Webb, Jr., CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP 11.Rich Wegener, CFI
Michael A. Berlin CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI Mike started flying in 1978 and went on to earn his Private, Instrument, Commercial, Single and Multi-engine pilot certificates and ratings. He became an Instructor in 1995 and an FAA Safety Counselor in 1997. In 1999 he was awarded the FAA’s “Gold Seal Instructor” status and also earned the National Association of Flight Instructors “Master CFI” designation. In 2006 he was selected as the FAA’s Windsor Locks District and Eastern Regional “CFI of the Year”. Mike has logged thousands of hours and is also a Check Pilot/Instructor for the Civil Air Patrol, an aircraft owner and G1000 glass cockpit certified. Mr. Berlin holds a Masters Degree in Education from Eastern CT State University where he is employed as an Engineer for the Information Technology Services Dept. He has published several articles for AOPA Flight Training and NAFI Mentor Magazines. His General Aviation/Ham Radio website can be found at http://www.qsl.net/wu1m. Back to top Robert L. Chase CFI, CFII, ME Bob entered the world of aviation while in his senior year of college at the University of New Hampshire in 1962-1963, courtesy of the US Army ROTC, which offered such training in preparation to be a US Army pilot. He obtained his private license prior to graduation in 1963. Circumstances intervened in the form of a late call to active duty date, and in the interim, he embarked on legal training, finished law school, and spent 4 years in Army JAG. After some years away from aviation, Bob gained currency, and continued training, while he engaged in the private practice of law. He obtained his instrument rating, commercial certificate, multi-engine instrument rating, followed by CFI and CFII certificates. He has accumulated over 1700 total hours, with over 90 hours of multi-engine, and over 90 hours of actual instrument flying, some of which was in a Part 135 environment. He has over 750 hours of primary and advanced instructor time. He is proficient in Cessna 152, 172 182 and 182RG. He has accumulated time in Piper Six, Warrior, Archer, Lance, Arrow, Saratoga, Seminole and Navajo Chieftain aircraft, also in Mooney 201, and Beech Bonanza. Back to top Anthony J. Giovanetti CFI, CFII, AGI, IGI Tony began flying as a Private Pilot in 1978, worked through the Instrument and Commercial and earned his CFI and CFII in August of 2004. He has been flying with the school since September of 2004. He has built an impressive 1000 total hours in a relatively short period of time. He has had several students complete the Private Pilot program with passing results, and is qualified in several types of aircraft. He has instructed students of various ages and is considered a real asset to the flight school. Tony holds a B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a M.S. Degree and Ph.D. From Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has authored twenty five technical publications and symposium presentations and holds two patents. Mr. Giovanetti has over twenty three years as a research, project and development engineer, program manager and college adjunct lecturer. Back to top Terry Keller Jr. CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI While in high school, Terry worked for a business much like PFC. He used most of his money for his flying lessons and earned his private pilot license when he was 17 years old. He is one of those pilots who literally “flew an airplane before ever driving a car!” Terry’s other passion has always been teaching. He tutored classmates in high school and has since taught math, science, GED and reading skills to people of all ages. Terry began his foray into teaching aviation in 2005, earning his advanced and instrument ground instructor certificates before finally earning his initial flight instructor certificate in May 2007. He immediately began to instruct full time, and has now logged over 1,800 hours as a flight instructor. Terry has worked with students at all levels of training, including students pursuing multi engine and instrument instructor certificates and ATP candidates! He has flown and taught in a variety of single and multi engine airplanes and has accumulated more than 2,300 hours as a pilot. Terry is a Purdue University graduate with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Mathematics. Back to top Douglas R. Krenz CFI, CFII Doug earned his Private Pilot Certificate in 1986, Instrument Rating in 1993 and Commercial Certificate in 1996. He became a flight instructor in 2001 then began teaching at the flight school. He currently has over 1,830 hours of total time. Mr. Krenz earned his Instrument Flight Instructor in 2006 and has experience in several types of aircraft. He has been very successful in helping students achieve their goals. Doug holds a B.A. Degree in Economics from Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York and has earned three insurance professional designations since 1985. He is a licensed insurance agent with twenty eight years in the insurance business and is President and owner of Rice, Davis, Daley and Krenz. Back to top John Lampson CFI, CFII, ME In 1994, well into the pursuit of a career as a guitar player/songwriter John discovered another passion on par with music, aviation! He earned his commercial, multiengine, and instrument certificates and ratings, in addition to advanced ground instructor rating and flight instructor certificate. John earned flight experience working as a jump pilot for Connecticut Parachutists and Boston-Providence Skydiving, and he flew aerial photography missions throughout the northeast. In 2001 John was recognized by the FAA as a “Gold Seal” Flight Instructor. John established himself as a factory-authorized instructor and demo-pilot for Flight Design USA during the emergence of light sport aircraft and the sport pilot certificate. He continues to fly for the leader in the LSA industry. John has accumulated nearly 6,000 flight hours, more than 5,000 logged as a flight instructor. At Premier Flight Center, he has found a place to share his passion for flight, while he continues to perform with the rock cover-band, Stealing Jupiter. Back to top Rafal Rogalski CFI, CFII, ME, ATP Rafal began his flying career and obtained his private pilot certificate in 1995. He immediately completed his Instrument Rating and Commercial Certificate. In 1997 he earned his Flight Instructor Certificate. Rafal currently has over 5,200 hours total time with over 1,000 of dual instruction given. Mr. Rogalski also has a wealth of experience flying Part 135 cargo for Airnet Systems and over three and one half years experience flying Part 121 with United Express and Independence Air in Washington D.C. Rafal currently holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Science with a minor in Meteorology. He is currently working toward an Masters Degree in Business Administration. Mr.Rogalski is currently employed at Pratt & Whitney as a Flight Operations Engineer and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various engine models. Back to top Warren Webb, Jr Chief Flight Instructor CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP Warren completed his Private Pilot Certificate in July of 1976. He continued through an Instrument Rating, Commercial Certificate and became an instructor in March of 1980. He has been with the flight school since 1985 and advanced to Chief Flight Instructor as of April 1989. Mr. Webb currently has a total of 13,460 hours with over 11,800 hours of dual instruction given. He also has approximately 10 years experience in Part 135 charter operations, and he is qualified in high-performance, tail wheel aircraft and has a few hours of aerobatic experience. Warren holds a BBA degree in Marketing from Memphis State University and has been published in Flying Magazine, AOPA Pilot and AOPA Flight Training magazines. Mr. Webb retired from the Hartford following 36 years of service as a technician with the company. Back to top

Instructors

1. Michael Berlin, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI
2. Robert Chase, CFI, CFII, ME
3. Chad Decker, CFI
4. Anthony Giovanetti, CFI, CFII, AGI, IGI
5. Terry Keller Jr., CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI
6. Dough Krenz, CFI, CFII
7. John Lampson, CFI, CFII, ME
8. Nick Ogle, CFI, CFII, ME
9. Rafal Ragalski, CFI, CFII, ME, ATP
10.Warren Webb, Jr., CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP
11.Rich Wegener, CFI

Michael A. Berlin
CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI

Mike started flying in 1978 and went on to earn his Private, Instrument, Commercial, Single and Multi-engine pilot certificates and ratings. He became an Instructor in 1995 and an FAA Safety Counselor in 1997. In 1999 he was awarded the FAA’s “Gold Seal Instructor” status and also earned the National Association of Flight Instructors “Master CFI” designation. In 2006 he was selected as the FAA’s Windsor Locks District and Eastern Regional “CFI of the Year”. Mike has logged thousands of hours and is also a Check Pilot/Instructor for the Civil Air Patrol, an aircraft owner and G1000 glass cockpit certified.

Mr. Berlin holds a Masters Degree in Education from Eastern CT State University where he is employed as an Engineer for the Information Technology Services Dept. He has published several articles for AOPA Flight Training and NAFI Mentor Magazines. His General Aviation/Ham Radio website can be found at http://www.qsl.net/wu1m.

Robert L. Chase
CFI, CFII, ME

Bob entered the world of aviation while in his senior year of college at the University of New Hampshire in 1962-1963, courtesy of the US Army ROTC, which offered such training in preparation to be a US Army pilot. He obtained his private license prior to graduation in 1963. Circumstances intervened in the form of a late call to active duty date, and in the interim, he embarked on legal training, finished law school, and spent 4 years in Army JAG. After some years away from aviation, Bob gained currency, and continued training, while he engaged in the private practice of law. He obtained his instrument rating, commercial certificate, multi-engine instrument rating, followed by CFI and CFII certificates. He has accumulated over 1700 total hours, with over 90 hours of multi-engine, and over 90 hours of actual instrument flying, some of which was in a Part 135 environment. He has over 750 hours of primary and advanced instructor time. He is proficient in Cessna 152, 172 182 and 182RG. He has accumulated time in Piper Six, Warrior, Archer, Lance, Arrow, Saratoga, Seminole and Navajo Chieftain aircraft, also in Mooney 201, and Beech Bonanza.

Anthony J. Giovanetti
CFI, CFII, AGI, IGI

Tony began flying as a Private Pilot in 1978, worked through the Instrument and Commercial and earned his CFI and CFII in August of 2004. He has been flying with the school since September of 2004. He has built an impressive 1000 total hours in a relatively short period of time. He has had several students complete the Private Pilot program with passing results, and is qualified in several types of aircraft. He has instructed students of various ages and is considered a real asset to the flight school.

Tony holds a B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a M.S. Degree and Ph.D. From Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has authored twenty five technical publications and symposium presentations and holds two patents. Mr. Giovanetti has over twenty three years as a research, project and development engineer, program manager and college adjunct lecturer.

Terry Keller Jr.
CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI

While in high school, Terry worked for a business much like PFC. He used most of his money for his flying lessons and earned his private pilot license when he was 17 years old. He is one of those pilots who literally “flew an airplane before ever driving a car!” Terry’s other passion has always been teaching. He tutored classmates in high school and has since taught math, science, GED and reading skills to people of all ages.

Terry began his foray into teaching aviation in 2005, earning his advanced and instrument ground instructor certificates before finally earning his initial flight instructor certificate in May 2007. He immediately began to instruct full time, and has now logged over 1,800 hours as a flight instructor. Terry has worked with students at all levels of training, including students pursuing multi engine and instrument instructor certificates and ATP candidates! He has flown and taught in a variety of single and multi engine airplanes and has accumulated more than 2,300 hours as a pilot. Terry is a Purdue University graduate with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Mathematics.

Douglas R. Krenz
CFI, CFII

Doug earned his Private Pilot Certificate in 1986, Instrument Rating in 1993 and Commercial Certificate in 1996. He became a flight instructor in 2001 then began teaching at the flight school. He currently has over 1,830 hours of total time. Mr. Krenz earned his Instrument Flight Instructor in 2006 and has experience in several types of aircraft. He has been very successful in helping students achieve their goals.

Doug holds a B.A. Degree in Economics from Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York and has earned three insurance professional designations since 1985. He is a licensed insurance agent with twenty eight years in the insurance business and is President and owner of Rice, Davis, Daley and Krenz.

John Lampson
CFI, CFII, ME

In 1994, well into the pursuit of a career as a guitar player/songwriter John discovered another passion on par with music, aviation! He earned his commercial, multiengine, and instrument certificates and ratings, in addition to advanced ground instructor rating and flight instructor certificate.

John earned flight experience working as a jump pilot for Connecticut Parachutists and Boston-Providence Skydiving, and he flew aerial photography missions throughout the northeast. In 2001 John was recognized by the FAA as a “Gold Seal” Flight Instructor.

John established himself as a factory-authorized instructor and demo-pilot for Flight Design USA during the emergence of light sport aircraft and the sport pilot certificate. He continues to fly for the leader in the LSA industry.

John has accumulated nearly 6,000 flight hours, more than 5,000 logged as a flight instructor. At Premier Flight Center, he has found a place to share his passion for flight, while he continues to perform with the rock cover-band, Stealing Jupiter.

Rafal Rogalski
CFI, CFII, ME, ATP

Rafal began his flying career and obtained his private pilot certificate in 1995. He immediately completed his Instrument Rating and Commercial Certificate. In 1997 he earned his Flight Instructor Certificate. Rafal currently has over 5,200 hours total time with over 1,000 of dual instruction given. Mr. Rogalski also has a wealth of experience flying Part 135 cargo for Airnet Systems and over three and one half years experience flying Part 121 with United Express and Independence Air in Washington D.C. Rafal currently holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Science with a minor in Meteorology. He is currently working toward an Masters Degree in Business Administration. Mr.Rogalski is currently employed at Pratt & Whitney as a Flight Operations Engineer and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various engine models.

Warren Webb, Jr
Chief Flight Instructor CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP

Warren completed his Private Pilot Certificate in July of 1976. He continued through an Instrument Rating, Commercial Certificate and became an instructor in March of 1980. He has been with the flight school since 1985 and advanced to Chief Flight Instructor as of April 1989. Mr. Webb currently has a total of 13,460 hours with over 11,800 hours of dual instruction given. He also has approximately 10 years experience in Part 135 charter operations, and he is qualified in high-performance, tail wheel aircraft and has a few hours of aerobatic experience.

Warren holds a BBA degree in Marketing from Memphis State University and has been published in Flying Magazine, AOPA Pilot and AOPA Flight Training magazines. Mr. Webb retired from the Hartford following 36 years of service as a technician with the company.