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Showing 20 matching records from the latest FAA import within 100 miles of MADISON, WI when ZIP distance is available.

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JAMES ORLOW NOTSTAD

MADISON, WI, 53716

6 miles away

FAA DPE

5217 TONYAWATHA TRAIL, MADISON, WI, 53716

(608) 221-8116, flywis@hotmail.com

Managing office: MILWAUKEE FSDO GL-13 / MKE FSDO

Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine seaAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine seaFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landSport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landSport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine seaCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine seaCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASES, DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-ATPE-ASEL, DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-ATPE-ASES, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME, DPE-SPE-ASEL, DPE-SPE-ASES, DPE-CIRE-ASES, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-FPE, DPE-MCE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-SPFIE

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Christopher Timothy Anderson

JANESVILLE, WI, 53545

30 miles away

FAA DPE

Initial CFI authorization match

Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopter

1820 N CLAREMONT DRIVE, JANESVILLE, WI, 53545

(608) 290-4700, chris@progressiveair.org

Managing office: MILWAUKEE FSDO GL-13 / MKE FSDO

Airline transport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landSport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterCommercial pilot practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterFlight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterInitial flight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-ATPE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-SPE-ASEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME, DPE-FIEI-ASE, DPE-FIEI-AME, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-PE-RH, DPE-CE-RH, DPE-CIRE-RH, DPE-FIE-RH, DPE-FIEI-RH, DPE-FPE, DPE-MCE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-SPFIE

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FRED ARTHUR SWEET

Poplar Grove, IL, 61065

57 miles away

FAA DPE

Initial CFI authorization match

Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine land

11619 IL-76, Poplar Grove, IL, 61065

(815) 670-1667, fredspine@gmail.com

Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO

Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine seaCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine seaFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-FIEI-ASE, DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-PE-ASES, DPE-CIRE-ASES, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME, DPE-FPE, DPE-MCE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-BAE, DPE-SMFT

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MICHAEL FORD

Waukesha, WI, 53186

61 miles away

FAA DPE

2525 Aviation Dr, Waukesha, WI, 53186

(262) 607-2744, midwestdpe@gmail.com

Managing office: MILWAUKEE FSDO GL-13 / MKE FSDO

Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME, DPE-FPE, DPE-MCE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-BAE

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Michael John Phillips

DUBUQUE, IA, 52001

74 miles away

FAA DPE

UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE, IA, 52001

(563) 589-3732, mphillips@dbq.edu

Managing office: DES MOINES FSDO CE-01 / DSM FSDO

FAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-ACR-141

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David Klein

Antioch, IL, 60002

78 miles away

FAA DPE

Initial CFI authorization match

Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopter

940 Water Thrush Court, Antioch, IL, 60002

(973) 879-5740, captdmk@comcast.net

Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO

Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterPrivate pilot practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterAirline transport pilot practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa codeFlight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopter
FAA function codes

DPE-FIEI-ASE, DPE-FIEI-AME, DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-ATPE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME, DPE-FIEI-RH, DPE-PE-RH, DPE-CIRE-RH, DPE-ATPE-RH, SFAR 73 qualified, DPE-FIE-RH, DPE-FPE, DPE-MCE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-BAE, DPE-SMFT

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Patrick Hammer

Milwaukee, WI, 53207

78 miles away

FAA DPE

6024 S Jasper Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53207

(414) 688-1556, phammer@freightrunners.com

Managing office: MILWAUKEE FSDO GL-13 / MKE FSDO

Commercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-TYPE-EMB-120

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Sean Eric Elliott

OSHKOSH, WI, 54904

78 miles away

FAA DPE

2875 FOX TAIL LANE, OSHKOSH, WI, 54904

(920) 379-3441, selliott@eaa.org

Managing office: DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970

Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, VAE-PE-AMEL, VAE-CIRE-AMEL, VAE-ATPE-AMEL, VAE-TYPE-B-17, VAE-TYPE-N-B25, EAE-EAA-B-29, EAE-PPE-B-29, SAE-FPE, SAE-GIE, SAE-FIRE

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Richard Lowell Hanusa

OSHKOSH, WI, 54904

78 miles away

FAA DPE

Initial CFI authorization match

Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine land

3368 LEONARD POINT LANE, OSHKOSH, WI, 54904

(920) 379-6187, rhanusa@execpc.com

Managing office: MILWAUKEE FSDO GL-13 / MKE FSDO

Private pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landSport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-SPE-ASEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME, DPE-FIEI-ASE, DPE-FIEI-AME, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-FPE, DPE-MCE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-SPFIE

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ANDREW FERGUSON

Oshkosh, WI, 54903

79 miles away

FAA DPE

255 W. 35th St., Oshkosh, WI, 54903

(303) 549-1939, dc3captn@icloud.com

Managing office: DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970

Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-TYPE-DC-3, DPE-TYPE-DC-3TP, DPE-PPE-DC-3, DPE-PPE-DC-3TP, SAE-BAE

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Brandon Kuhn

Lake in the Hills, IL, 60156

83 miles away

FAA DPE

8411 Pyott Road, Lake in the Hills, IL, 60156

(815) 276-1356, bkuhnpilot@gmail.com

Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO

Flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-FPE, DPE-MCE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-BAE

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Michael Biewenga

Lake in the Hills, IL, 60156

83 miles away

FAA DPE

Initial CFI authorization match

Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine land

8411 Pyott Road, Lake in the Hills, IL, 60156

(847) 208-6785, mike.biewenga@gmail.com

Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO

Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIEI-ASE, DPE-FPE, DPE-MCE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-BAE, DPE-SMFT

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Edward Clifford Finnegan

Cary, IL, 60013

84 miles away

FAA DPE

Initial CFI authorization match

Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine land

69 Mohawk St., Cary, IL, 60013

(847) 226-0777, ed@finneganaviationservices.com

Managing office: DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970

Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-ATPE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME, DPE-FIEI-ASE, DPE-FIEI-AME, VAE-PE-ASEL, VAE-CE-ASEL, VAE-CIRE-ASEL, VAE-ATPE-ASEL, VAE-PE-AMEL, VAE-CE-AMEL, VAE-CIRE-AMEL, VAE-ATPE-AMEL, VAE-TYPE-N-B25, VAE-TYPE-G-TBM, EAE-EAA-N-T28, EAE-EAA-N-B25, EAE-EAA-G-TBM, EAE-EAA-G-OV1, EAE-EAA-AV-L39, EAE-EAA-AV-L29

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David Mckinney Monroe

CARY, IL, 60013

84 miles away

FAA DPE

Initial CFI authorization match

Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine land

6413 KINGSBRIDGE DR, CARY, IL, 60013

(847) 736-8171, davemonroe@me.com

Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO

Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landSport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-ATPE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-SPE-ASEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME, DPE-FIEI-ASE, DPE-FPE, DPE-MCE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-BAE

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John Quinn Fulgenzi

Algonquin, IL, 60102

85 miles away

FAA DPE

3 Queensbury Ct, Algonquin, IL, 60102

(815) 236-8646, johnqfulgenzi@gmail.com

Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO

Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-FPE, DPE-MCE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-BAE

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Donald Goss

Grayslake, IL, 60030

85 miles away

FAA DPE

Initial CFI authorization match

Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine land

1016 Harris Road, Grayslake, IL, 60030

(847) 226-7326, skip.goss@gmail.com

Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO

Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landSport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-SPE-ASEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME, DPE-FIEI-ASE, DPE-FIEI-AME, DPE-FPE, DPE-MCE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-BAE

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Gail Sue Lapook

WAUCONDA, IL, 60084

86 miles away

FAA DPE

155 E. MILL STREET, WAUCONDA, IL, 60084

(708) 601-6219, flygailnow@aol.com

Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO

Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-FIRE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FPE

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Christopher Ray Greene

Waukegan, IL, 60087

92 miles away

FAA DPE

2346 W Beach Rd, Waukegan, IL, 60087

(603) 738-2686, chrisgreeneaviation@gmail.com

Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO

Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-BAE, DPE-FPE, DPE-MCE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE

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Kurt Gross

Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 54494

92 miles away

FAA DPE

3620 First Street South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 54494

(715) 572-9464, wings@wctc.net

Managing office: MILWAUKEE FSDO GL-13 / MKE FSDO

Commercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landSport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine seaPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine seaPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-SPE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASES, DPE-PE-ASES, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-FPE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-MCE, DPE-RPE

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Marshall David Crandall

MENASHA, WI, 54952

94 miles away

FAA DPE

Initial CFI authorization match

Initial flight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopter

N8203 FIRE LANE 13, MENASHA, WI, 54952

(920) 205-6391, mdcrandall4848@yahoo.com

Managing office: DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970

Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landSport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterCommercial pilot practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterAirline transport pilot practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa codeFlight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterInitial flight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopter
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-ATPE-ASEL, DPE-SPE-ASEL, DPE-PE-RH, DPE-CE-RH, DPE-CIRE-RH, DPE-ATPE-RH, SFAR 73 qualified, DPE-FIE-RH, DPE-FIEI-RH, SPE-SPE-ASEL

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