Bob Garity
Bob has been instructing in General Aviation since 2007. He is an ATP, Gold Seal CFI/CFII, MEI, SF50 Vision Jet Type rated, and a former Platinum Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP) since 2013. Bob has accumulated over 10,000 hours of flight instruction time, and is proud to have trained and endorsed over 130 pilots for Private, Instrument, Commercial, ATP, and CFI certificates.
Bob is a former USAF and Air National Guard pilot who thoroughly enjoys teaching and mentoring new pilots.
Chuck Lutes
Chuck is a passionate aviator with a CFI, CFII, and MEI who loves to fly and instruct. He is a retired USAF Pilot and flight test engineer with a Masters degree in aeronautical engineering and over 3,300 flight hours.
He started flying Cirrus aircraft in 2023 and is thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce a new generation to the life changing experience and excitement of general aviation.
Jamie Chitko
Jamie began his career as a Naval Flight Officer in 1996, and has been instructing general aviation pilots since 2002. He holds CFI/CFII ratings and truly enjoys teaching, mentoring, and introducing new students to general aviation.
Jamie is also a graduate of the Naval Test Pilot School. He has logged time in 30 different types of aircraft and is always excited to share his diverse aviation experiences and knowledge.
Jim Koch
Jim is a general Aviation “Enthusiast” He is a former USAF Flight Surgeon, and some of you will recognize him as the FAA Airman Medical Examiner (AME) checking their eyes and ears during their FAA medical exams at Nova Pilots on Saturday mornings. He has over 5,000 hours of flight time with an ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, Tail Wheel, and several type ratings. He regularly flies his “P” Barron, and his classic T6 Texan. His is finally taking some time off work to spend time doing what he enjoys the most.
John Dolan
John has been flying and Instructing in General Aviation since he was 18. He loves to mentor and assist those learning to fly, completing a Flight Review, or just maintaining currency.
He owns his own SR22 G6 Perspective and used to run a little Flight School in Las Vegas as Commander of the F-16 USAF Fighter Weapons School. He is a CFII.
Krish Krithivasan
Krish has been fascinated with flying since he was a child. He took his 1st flight lesson in 2018 at KJYO, and became a Commercial Pilot in June, 2022. He recently became a CFI and also holds an Advanced Ground Instructor certificate. Krish loves to learn and share his knowledge. In his free time Krish can be found flying his SR22 G2 taking in the beautiful views from above.
In his “other” life, Krish is a Computer Engineer and a Chartered Accountant from India. He is also an avid Cricketer.
Mike Walter
Mike started flying at age 14, but soon ran out of money. Bad eyes kept him out of flying in the Navy, so he drove submarines instead. When he had enough money to resume flying he qualified in gliders in California. Over the years he progressed up through CFI. His primary focus is aerobatics, tailwheel, and unusual attitudes in the Super Decathlon. Mike is an aerospace consultant during working hours.
Probir Goyal
Probir is a Software Architect/Developer and a CFII. He started flying in 2016 and rapidly progressed from Private Pilot to CFII. He thoroughly enjoys instructing in Cirrus aircraft, and loves introducing non-aviators to the world of flying, and talking about the dynamics of flight.
When he is not instructing or developing software, he is usually flying his own SR22 G2, with GTN 750/650 avionics.
Terry Crochetiere
Terry started flying in 1989 and has been doing so ever since. While serving in the USAF for 20 years, he flew in many different areas of the US - the busy Northeast airspace, the Rocky Mountains, the desert Southwest, and the DC SFRA.
Terry has accumulated over 1100 hours in various Cirrus, Cessna, Diamond, and Piper aircraft, and a B25 SIC type rating.
Coaching Little League made him realize how enjoyable it was to teach people new skills. Terry is a CFII and excited to share his vast aviation experience and instrument knowledge.