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Instructors
Peak Aviation Center is proud to offer the largest
staff of Flight Instructors in all of Colorado Springs.
Our instructors are all highly trained and diligently aspire to
be the absolute best instructors available.
Some of our instructors are University trained with advanced
aviation degrees while others have
careers outside of aviation and work as instructors because they love
imparting their knowledge
of aviation to students. Below is a bio of each instructor with a
personal note from him as well.
Please call or stop by to meet our instructors and to decide
which instructor would best suit you!
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Robert Dorband - Full Time -
Chief Flight Instructor
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Able to train: single-engine, multi-engine,
light-sport, private, instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII, MEII, ATP,
checkouts, flight reviews, complex endorsements, high
performance endorsements, high altitude endorsements, instrument proficiency checks,
mountain checkouts, light-sport aircraft transitions, GPS systems (Garmin and
King), autopilots, glass cockpits and glass cockpit
transitions (Garmin, Avidyne, Collins, Honeywell, Dynon), flight
director systems, pinch hitter courses, "crew" environment
procedures, spin/unusual stall procedures, high-speed
aircraft transitions, and high crosswind landings and techniques |
certificates /
ratings: ATP Airplane Single and Multi-engine, Gold Seal CFI, Instrument,
Multi-engine, Advanced
Ground Instructor
Robert has been flying in Colorado since 1998.
Originally a student of Peak Aviation Center, Robert did the
majority of his training at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University in Prescott, AZ. There he received a
Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Science with a
minor in Aviation Safety. Robert has
been instructing full time at KCOS since 2002. Robert
and his wife both grew up in the local area and are
celebrating the birth of their second child, a son
born July 7,
2010. Robert is
also working toward a Master's of Divinity Degree.
A note from Robert:
I love to fly and I love to teach. As a
professional instructor I aim to provide you with
the best possible service in ground instruction,
flight instruction, and in the service of any and all needs that may arise in
your time with us. You, our customer, are supremely important,
and I will always aim to serve you and your needs to the absolute best of
my abilities. I aim for excellence and I will
always push you to be the best, most knowledgeable, and
safest pilot that you can be. Flight training isn't
always easy, but it should always be rewarding, fulfilling,
and fun!
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Contact
Robert: robert<at>cospilot.com |
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Chad Traxler - full time
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Able to train:
single-engine, private, commercial, mountain checkouts,
light sport, flight
reviews |
certificates /
ratings: CFI, A & P
Chad started flying at Manassas
Airport near Washington DC in 2002 while working full-time as an
engineer. He earned his instrument rating at the Alexandria
airport near Minneapolis in 2007. After deciding to make a
career of flying, Chad moved to Michigan and enrolled in the
School of Missionary Aviation Technology, which emphasizes
training students to fly at unimproved airports (i.e. grass and
dirt runways that are often short and sloped). Chad earned his
aviation mechanic certificate and his commercial pilot
certificate in 2008. In January 2009, Chad moved to Colorado
Springs to complete his CFI training and has been working ever
since at Peak Aviation Center.
A note from
Chad:
There is nothing in the world like flying in the
mountains. After flying with a bush pilot in the mountains of
Alaska in 2008, I knew that I had to make mountain flying a part
of my career. Living in Colorado is an amazing opportunity to
fly in an environment that most only dream of. When I was
researching flight schools in Colorado, PAC stood out head and
shoulders above the rest. Come find out why we have a reputation
of providing high-quality training while also having fun.
Contact Chad: chad<at>cospilot.com |
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Autumn Rives - full time
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Able to train:
single-engine, multi-engine, light-sport, private,
instrument, commercial, checkouts, flight reviews, complex
endorsements, high performance endorsements, instrument
proficiency checks, mountain checkouts, light-sport aircraft
transitions, GPS systems (Garmin), autopilots, glass
cockpits and glass cockpit transitions (Garmin and Dynon),
simulator proficiency |
certificates /
ratings: CFI, CFII, MEI
Autumn recently moved from Texas to Colorado. She received her
pilot certificates and ratings, including her CFI/MEI/CFII from
LeTourneau University in Longview, TX and graduated with a
bachelor’s in Aeronautical Science Professional Flight. Most of
her training was done in Cessna 172’s, similar to the models at
PAC, and DA42’s for multi-engine.
A note from Autumn:
I’ve wanted to be a pilot for several years and feel blessed
that I can fly as a career. I enjoy living in Colorado and the
people and training at PAC are amazing. Whether you want to fly
for fun or as a career, I would love to help you achieve your
goal.
Contact Autumn: autumn<at>cospilot.com |
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Ali
Ghorashi -
part time
(evenings and weekends)
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Able to train:
private through ATP (single and multi engine), checkouts, flight
reviews, instrument proficiency checks, mountain checkouts,
GPS proficiency, autopilots |
certificates /
ratings: CFI, instrument, multi-engine |
Ali started flying in Pearland, TX (near Houston) at Clover Field Airport in
1998 after obtaining an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of
Louisiana. His initial training was conducted in Piper Warriors, Archers, and
Arrows.
In 2000, he moved to Colorado and has been flying around Colorado Springs since
then. He has flown out of both Meadow Lake and Colorado Springs Municipal airports.
He obtained his CFI in 2003 and both his CFII and MEI in 2004 at Peak Aviation in
Colorado Springs. At the same time, he obtained a Masters Degree in Electrical
Engineering from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
A note from Ali:
I have been passionate about flying for as long as I can remember. As an instructor,
I have a chance to share that joy with my students and continue to learn about
flying from each one of them. As someone who learned to fly while working full
time, I can offer incite into flying on a limited time budget.
Contact Ali: ali<at>cospilot.com
Link to Personal Website
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Rob Lancaster - part time
(evenings and weekends)
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Able to train:
single-engine, private, instrument, commercial, checkouts, flight reviews,
complex, high performance, instrument proficiency checks |
certificates /
ratings: CFI, instrument, multi-engine |
Rob moved
to the Colorado Springs area from Dayton, Ohio.
After obtaining his CFI rating, he immediately put his skills to
work as a Flight Instructor for a local area flying club in
Dayton. He eventually went on to obtain his CFII and MEI
ratings.
A note from
Rob:
A career in the
field of aviation has been
the primary driving
force for all
my training. From the start of my pilot training, my goal was
to obtain a commercial rating and immediately seek employment
with the airlines. But my training quickly led to a desire to
obtain additional ratings and certifications. In 1999, I met an
extremely knowledgeable individual by the name of Jim Walden who
had years of aviation experience as a FAA Designated Examiner,
Flight Instructor, and Corporate Pilot. Jim was willing to give
me the kind of unparalleled
flight
training I could truly benefit from in becoming both a safe and
proficient pilot. With his guidance and understanding of what
it takes to be a successful pilot, the goal of becoming a CFI soon became a reality.
In searching for a pilot training center to instruct at in
the Colorado Springs area, I
wanted to teach at a school that provided the best and highest
quality flight training in the most efficient and cost effective
fashion possible. After talking with several different flight
schools in the local area, it became quite evident that Peak
Aviation Center held to this standard.
Learning to fly is a dream many talk and dream about.
If your goal is to fly
for pleasure, business, or
professionally, Peak Aviation
Center can
help you achieve that goal!
<>< Contact Rob:
robl<at>cospilot.com |
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Jerome Bierut - part time
(afternoons and evenings)
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Able to train: single-engine,
private, instrument, commercial, checkouts, flight reviews, complex,
high performance |
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certificates /
ratings: CFI, instrument |
Jerome was a flight instructor in Ohio before moving to
Colorado. As a passionate golfer and pilot he has a great
ability to relate to students and his breadth of experience are
a great asset to any student.
A note from
Jerome:
I am addicted to golf and passionate about flying.
I started flying at the age of sixteen. That was several
presidents ago! After a quarter century in the high stress
computer tech world, I am now fortunate to be able to make a
living from both the aviation and golf industries. Life is good.
Contact Jerome:
jerome<at>cospilot.com |
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Simon Enrich - part time
(varying evenings and weekends)
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Able to train: single-engine,
private, commercial, checkouts, flight reviews |
certificates /
ratings: Airplane CFI, Helicopter CFI, instrument |
Simon
has been living in Colorado Springs for 10 years. After
completing his Helicopter CFI
and CFII in Denver, he helped open the
first helicopter flight school in Colorado Springs!
In October Simon earned his airplane CFI and began
instructing at Peak Aviation.
A note from
Simon:
My one great
passion in life is flying. I really enjoy instructing and
seeing students excel in flying, no matter what your schedule or
situation is I will do my best to help you excel in aviation.
Contact Simon:
simon<at>cospilot.com |
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Al Mathews
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co-owner
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Able to train:
single-engine, private, commercial, checkouts, flight reviews, mountain
checkouts |
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certificates /
ratings: CFI, instrument |
Al has been a
pilot for 30 years, flying various general aviation
aircraft during his career as an Air Force Communications
Engineer.
He is the Vice-President and
co-owner of Peak Aviation Center and
is a Certificated
Flight Instructor. He and Pat Carlile have established High
Hopes for Teens, a non-profit program to introduce at-risk youth
to aviation. He has worked directly with youth in a number of
different areas of aviation, scouting, and church mission
projects; including taking many up for their first flights.
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Contact Al: allen<at>cospilot.com |
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Pat Carlile
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co-owner - part
time (on call)
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Able to train:
single-engine, multi-engine, private, commercial, checkouts, flight reviews, mountain
checkouts, helicopter transitions |
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certificates /
ratings: CFI, MEI, ME ATP |
Pat has been flying professionally for almost 30 years. He
was a career Army pilot, both rotary and fixed wing and a school
trained test pilot. He has flown more than 35 different aircraft
and has approximately 6000 total hours military and civilian
combined. He holds a Multi-engine ATP/MEI/CFI airplane ratings as well as
commercial Helicopter with Instrument. He currently flies
corporate and charter out of the Colorado Jet Center but is
available with coordination for instruction and pilot services.
<>< Contact Pat: pat<at>cospilot.com |
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