The people behind your training

OUR STAFF

Meet the instructors who adapt each lesson to the student and guide their progress.

Staff directory

Who you’ll
work with.

Five instructor biographies are available below. Photos and the remaining profile details will be added as they are completed.

CHIEF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

RICH DONNELLY

Richard Donnelly is an FAA Gold Seal CFI/CFII, with Airplane SEL, MEL and Helicopter ratings. He began his flying career in 1987 after graduating from the US Air Force Academy. In the AF he flew T-37 jet trainers and HH-60 helicopters. With over 9000 hours, he has flown in a dozen countries and is a graduate of several Air Force flight instructor courses, including the prestigious Air Force Weapons School. Rich has been with Star Flight Training since 2016.

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

Mike Stenzler

Mike Stenzler is an FAA Gold Seal CFI/CFII/AGI with Airplane SEL, MEL and ATP certificates. Mike is a graduate of both the University of Central Florida and East Carolina University. Prior to aviation, he worked in the events and entertainment industry for over a decade. In the summer of 2019, Mike made the mistake of flying an airplane for the first time (right here at Star Flight Training) and knew that it was time to trade in his desk for the flight deck!

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

Aaron Coppetti

Aaron is a CFI/CFII with over 2 years of teaching experience. He is a graduate from Virginia Tech College of Engineering with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering. He started flying in 2017 after gaining interest in aviation attending annual air shows at his local airport. He spends time away from work volunteering and with friends. 

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

Addison Fowler

Addison graduated from Utah State University with a BS in Aviation Technology. He found his love for aviation through air shows, museums, and traveling. Wanting to share this love for flying, he pursued a career in aviation through college earning his Multi-engine and Single-engine Commercial as well as his Flight Instructor Certificate.

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

Noah Martin

Noah Martin is a graduate of Purdue University with a BS in Aviation and Airport Management. His passion for aviation began in childhood, flying with his grandmother, who inspired his journey into the skies. Now a CFI/CFII with an ASEL rating, Noah enjoys sharing his love for flying with others.

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

Daniel Jelesko

Daniel is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a BS in Aviation Flight Science. From his earliest memories, nothing could separate him from his love of flying. Having his CFI and Commercial Multi-Engine Certificate, Daniel is dedicated to sharing his passion with others.

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

William Davis

William Davis is a CFI/AGI/IGI and an Instrument rated Commercial Pilot. He has been flying since 2022 earning all his certificates and ratings right here at Star Flight!

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

Will Painter

Biography and qualifications coming soon. 

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