Meet Our Flight Instructors

John Manchester

John is a true "Upper Valley" native, having lived in the area for more than 50 years. He also has one of the richest aviation backgrounds on the field and was recently recognized by the National Association of Flight Instructors for having completed 36 years as a FAA Certificated Flight Instructor. A graduate of Hanover High School and Norwich University, John was commissioned as an officer in the US Army after college and went on to graduate from Army Flight School as a rotary wing pilot. John served our country in Vietnam flying Hueys for the Army and eventually accumulated over 1,100 combat hours. When he returned home from Vietnam he opened his own business and concurrently joined the Vermont National Guard where he served 17 years as a helicopter pilot flying OH6s and Hueys. John has owned several single engine Cessna aircraft and has been a flight instructor for the Army and the FAA for well over 30 years. In addition to instructing here at Signal, John is an active member of the local business community and is the proprietor of two area convenience stores and one restaurant. He is involved in many civic activities including the Hanover Select Board, Planning Board, the Howe Library, The Hanover Rotary Club, and SCORE.

Kristin Rokos

Bio coming soon...