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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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