Meet Our Staff
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Pete Coolidge - Certified Flight Instructor
Pete started flying in 1985 and earned his aviation degree with CFII and AGI ratings in 1995. He loves flying and he's active with the Fitchburg Pilots Association and the Athol-Orange Aero Club. Pete flys over 400 hours a year dual. Book him if you can :-)
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Gary Rabidou, Jr. — Certified Flight Instructor
Gary is our newest Instrument instructor and the wunderkind of FCA. He began flight lessons in April 2007 and earned his flight instructor certificate in April 2009, followed a few months later by an instrument instructor certificate. An enthusiastic pilot, he'll often be found flying his own N1514X when not teaching in one of our aircraft.
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Charley Valera
Charley Valera is President and a co owner of the FCA. He also is current President of the Fitchburg Pilots Association. Charley is a licensed pilot with an instrument rating.
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Alex Roman lll CFII
Alex is a great flight instructor who also holds the Instrument Instructor designation. He has plenty of real life flying experience and enjoys the dual time with his students. One of the best you'll find anywhere!