PFC :: Flight Instructors

Premier's Flight Instructors
Click a name for more information. 1. Michael Berlin, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI 2. Anthony Giovanetti, CFI, CFII, AGI, IGI 3. Terry Keller, Jr., CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI 4. Douglas R. Krenz, CFI, CFII 5. John Lampson, CFI, CFII, ME 6. Peter Newsum, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, ATP 7. Rafal Ragalski, CFI, CFII, ME, ATP 8. Jason Sancomb, CFI CFII, MEI 9. Warren Webb, Jr., CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP * Not all aircraft or instructors are available at every location. Please check out our Location pages for detailed information.
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 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 Premier since September of 2004, and he has built an impressive 1,100 total hours, including 500 hours in the cockpit teaching students. Tony has had several students complete the Private Pilot program with passing results, and is qualified in several types of aircraft. He instructs 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. Dr. Giovanetti has over twenty-eight 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 terry@premierflightct.com 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 he has now logged 3,000 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 nearly 3,500 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 Peter Newsum CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, ATP peter@premierflightct.com Peter was born and bred in London, England and after graduating high school, he joined the British Army. As an army musician (saxophonist) in the world famous Coldstream Guards Band, Peter toured extensively throughout the world! While in the army, Peter earned a British (CAA) private pilot certificate and an assistant instructor rating. Peter emigrated to the United States after retiring from the army, and he has lived here for the past sixteen years. While in the US, Peter earned his flight instructor certificate and worked to establish a flight program for Holyoke Community College in Massachusetts, where he was an adjunct professor. He has been the chief flight instructor for two different flight schools. Peter has also worked for various charter operators, including an air ambulance service! He has flown a variety of single and multiengine airplanes, including turboprops and jet aircraft. In fact, he is type rated in a Beechjet. Peter's experience includes nearly 4,800 hours of flight time, with 1,200 hours of jet time and more than 2,300 hours as a flight instructor. 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 Jason Sancomb CFI, CFII, MEI jason@premierflightct.com When Jason was 9 years old, he went on a family vacation to Disney World, by air. Between the flight and the cockpit tour, Jason was hooked on flying! Yet, after high school he went to college at George Washington University in Washington, DC, where he majored in International Affairs. After College, Jason ended up in Hollywood, California where he worked as a production manager on a variety of film and video projects. Eventually, his desire to fly got the better of him and he decided on a career change. He attended flight school in Texas and Florida. Ultimately, Jason ended up instructing in South Carolina before he moved on to fly a CRJ-200 for a regional airline. After several years of working for the airlines, Jason became a corporate pilot in Georgia. However, his Connecticut roots have brought him back to the Northeast. He is now flight instructing and the manager of our office at Windham Airport (KIJD). Jason has more than 3,300 hours of flight time and has more than 2,200 hours as a flight instructor. 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

Premier's Flight Instructors

Click a name for more information.

1.   Michael Berlin, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI
2.   Anthony Giovanetti, CFI, CFII, AGI, IGI
3.   Terry Keller, Jr., CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI
4.   Douglas R. Krenz, CFI, CFII
5.   John Lampson, CFI, CFII, ME
6.   Peter Newsum, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, ATP
7.   Rafal Ragalski, CFI, CFII, ME, ATP
8.   Jason Sancomb, CFI CFII, MEI
9.   Warren Webb, Jr., CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP

* Not all aircraft or instructors are available at every location. Please check out our Location pages for detailed information.

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.

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 Premier since September of 2004, and he has built an impressive 1,100 total hours, including 500 hours in the cockpit teaching students. Tony has had several students complete the Private Pilot program with passing results, and is qualified in several types of aircraft. He instructs 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. Dr. Giovanetti has over twenty-eight years as a research, project and development engineer, program manager and college adjunct lecturer.

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

terry@premierflightct.com

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 he has now logged 3,000 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 nearly 3,500 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.

Peter Newsum
CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, ATP

peter@premierflightct.com

Peter was born and bred in London, England and after graduating high school, he joined the British Army. As an army musician (saxophonist) in the world famous Coldstream Guards Band, Peter toured extensively throughout the world! While in the army, Peter earned a British (CAA) private pilot certificate and an assistant instructor rating.

Peter emigrated to the United States after retiring from the army, and he has lived here for the past sixteen years. While in the US, Peter earned his flight instructor certificate and worked to establish a flight program for Holyoke Community College in Massachusetts, where he was an adjunct professor. He has been the chief flight instructor for two different flight schools.

Peter has also worked for various charter operators, including an air ambulance service! He has flown a variety of single and multiengine airplanes, including turboprops and jet aircraft. In fact, he is type rated in a Beechjet. Peter's experience includes nearly 4,800 hours of flight time, with 1,200 hours of jet time and more than 2,300 hours as a flight instructor.

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.

Jason Sancomb
CFI, CFII, MEI

jason@premierflightct.com

When Jason was 9 years old, he went on a family vacation to Disney World, by air. Between the flight and the cockpit tour, Jason was hooked on flying! Yet, after high school he went to college at George Washington University in Washington, DC, where he majored in International Affairs.

After College, Jason ended up in Hollywood, California where he worked as a production manager on a variety of film and video projects. Eventually, his desire to fly got the better of him and he decided on a career change. He attended flight school in Texas and Florida. Ultimately, Jason ended up instructing in South Carolina before he moved on to fly a CRJ-200 for a regional airline.

After several years of working for the airlines, Jason became a corporate pilot in Georgia. However, his Connecticut roots have brought him back to the Northeast. He is now flight instructing and the manager of our office at Windham Airport (KIJD).

Jason has more than 3,300 hours of flight time and has more than 2,200 hours as a flight instructor.

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.