Meet Our Staff
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Dick Fahlbeck - Director of Operations
Dick was part owner and the operational power of the whole FCA operation. He was also a licensed Private pilot with an Instrument rating. Dick Fahlbeck passed away on May 19, 2011. He was the man behind the business. An engineer who was able to figure out anything. He was an accomplished pilot and choir singer. Always looking to find ways for more people to learn to fly and loved what we did at the FCA Flight Center.
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Ron Godin - Certified Flight Instructor
Ron has been a CFI with FCA Flight Center longer than any other current instructor. He holds a CFII license as well as an AGI certificate that he uses to teach ground school at local schools and colleges.
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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.
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Gary Rabidou, Jr. — Certified Flight Instructor
Gary is our newest 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.