Premier's Flight Instructors

Michael Berlin
Chief Pilot, Commercial pilot, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI, SUAS

Mike@PremierFlightCT.com

Mike is our Chief Pilot/Flight Instructor. He started flying in 1978 eventually earning 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 Mike was awarded the FAA’s coveted "Gold Seal Instructor" status. Shortly after, he earned the National Association of Flight Instructors "Master CFI" designation.

In 2006 Mike was selected as the FAA’s Windsor Locks District and Eastern Regional "CFI of the Year". With thousands of "Instructor" hours logged, he has also served as a Check Pilot/Instructor for the Civil Air Patrol and has been an aircraft owner.

Mike holds a Master of Science in Education degree from Eastern Connecticut State University where he was also employed as an Engineer for the Information Technology Services Department until his retirement. He has published several articles for AOPA Flight Training and NAFI Mentor Magazines. His General Aviation/Ham Radio website can be found at Mike's Website.

John Lampson
Commercial Pilot, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, ASES, ATP

John@PremierFlightCT.com

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 is also rated in single engine sea planes!

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 more than 9,000 flight hours, nearly 8,000 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, LA's Backstage Pass.

Dan Berk
Commerical Pilot, CFI, ME

Dan@PremierFlightCT.com

From a young age, Dan had always enjoyed playing flight simulator on his father's computer (also a pilot), waking up early on the weekend just to load up whatever version of flight simulator was out at the time.

Since receiving his license, Dan had flown a variety of piston aircraft; from most single engine Piper models, Cessna 172 & 182, Cirrus SR20 & SR22, and multiengine Beechcraft Baron & Duchess. He holds his CFI certificate and a Commercial Multi Engine Land currently, working on continuing and getting additional ratings and certificates.

Dan enjoys not only teaching but flying all over the Northeast. His most memorable flight was doing the commercial long cross country. It consisted of landings in 5 states from Connecticut to Ohio.

He contributes his love of aviation and his success to a few people, his father who holds his PPL, his father and mother-in-law who made it all possible and his wife and mother that have supported him along the way.

In his spare, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 Miniature Schnauzers. Some of their favorite activities include hanging out on their deck while hosting friends and firing up the pizza oven or smoker, visiting the various fairs during fair season and traveling anywhere that is warm and has a beach. Our favorite destinations include Cancun, Aruba, Punta Cana, and Riviera Maya.

Gamal Mohamed
Commerical Pilot, CFI

Gamal@PremierFlightCT.com

Gamal came to the U.S. at the age of 17 with a dream of becoming a pilot. His journey in aviation began at North shore Community College, where he earned my degree in Aviation Science. Over the course of three years, he completed all necessary certifications and have been instructing for the past year.

His passion for instructing is immense; he loves sharing his knowledge and helping aspiring pilots achieve their dreams. His experience and dedication in aviation are the foundation of his teaching philosophy, and he continues to find joy and fulfillment in every lesson he conducts.

Patrick Boylan
Commerical Pilot, CFI, CFII, SUAS

Patrick@PremierFlightCT.com

Patrick was Born and raised in Connecticut, upon graduating high school he moved down to North Carolina “First in flight” and began his aviation career. When he got his private license he moved down to texas to accomplish more grueling training to get his instrument rating all the way to CFII.

After completing flight training he looked high and low during an intense hiring period for flight instructor employment and looked towards the New England area. While flying is one of his many passions he enjoys playing ice hockey, making music and helping mentor his robotics team.

Jacob Singer
Commerical Pilot, CFI, CFII, MEI

Jacob@PremierFlightCT.com

Jacob comes all the way from St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. He took his first flight at the age of 12 years old in 2016, and has been in love with flying ever since. He soloed at the age of 16, and obtained his private pilot certificate at the age of 17.

He went on to continue his flight training stateside, completing the rest of his certificates throughout 2023 at 18 years old. He's since settled down in Hartford to be close to family and friends while continuing to work his dream job and share his passion with others.

While not flying, Jacob is an amateur photographer and loves to take photos of the beautiful landscapes of the Caribbean with his father, or recently the stunning New England scenery. Jacob also has an extensive aviation photography portfolio.

Rawad Al-hawari
Commerical Pilot, CFI

Rawad@PremierFlightCT.com

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Adrian Uzar
Commerical Pilot, CFI

Adrian@PremierFlightCT.com

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