Who We Are
Premiere Aviation Training is proudly owned by Ottawa Aviation Adventures and founded by Greg Reynolds. Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley at the Carp Airport (CYRP), we recognized an urgent need for local, specialized multi-engine and IFR training programs following the closure of several local options. This gap inspired a winter of dedicated planning and team-building to revive and revolutionize pilot training in the Ottawa region.
Premiere Aviation Training is not just a flight school; it's a hub for aspiring aviators, facilitated by a strategic partnership with the Ottawa Flying Club. This collaboration allows us to offer top-tier training facilities, including access to a state-of-the-art Red Bird flight simulator, enhancing both the quality and the scope of the training experience.
Premiere Aviation Training operates on the Piper Aztec, an airplane with 2x250HP engines and equipped for flight into known icing. This will equip students with the practical skills needed to navigate complex multi-engine aircraft and challenging IFR conditions. Whether you're a private client or an Algonquin College student looking to soar above and beyond the ordinary, we are here to help you in your aviation journey.
As you explore more about what makes Premiere Aviation Training the premier choice for Multi-IFR instruction, we invite you to meet our team of passionate instructors, whose dedication and expertise are the cornerstone of our success.
Meet Our Teams
Greg Reynolds
Owner
ATPL, Multi, Group 1 IFR, Tailwheel
Kris Mankala
Chief Flight Instructor
CPL, Multi, Class 2 Instructor, Tailwheel
Lance Carr
Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
CPL, Multi, Group 1 IFR, Class 1 Instructor, TC Examiner
Alexey Klimov
Multi/IFR/PPL Instructor
ATPL, Multi, Group 1 IFR, Class 1 Instructor
Matthew kwasniewski
Multi/IFR/PPL Instructor
CPL, Multi, Group 1 IFR, Class 3 Instructor
Chris Ricci
Chris is a seasoned pilot with over 20 years of flying experience under his belt. His journey has taken him through a diverse range of aircraft, from vintage taildraggers to modern turbine twins. With qualifications including an Airline Transport Pilot License, Class 1 Instructor Rating, Pilot Examiner and type ratings on the L-29 Delphin, Learjet 60, and Challenger 604/650, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to the table. As Chief Flight Instructor at the Ottawa Flying Club and a Captain on the Challenger business aircraft, Chris is known for his dedication to both flying and teaching.