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Showing 25 matching records from the latest FAA import within 100 miles of Wildomar, CA when ZIP distance is available.

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Clifton Dwayne Shuman

Wildomar, CA, 925954916

0 miles away

FAA DPE

26414 Meadow Creek Ln., Wildomar, CA, 925954916

(520) 241-8856, shumancd@aol.com

Managing office: DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970

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

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Orion Kingman

MURRIETA, CA, 925623416

3 miles away

FAA DPE

Initial CFI authorization match

Initial flight instructor practical tests for glider

38155 COPPERWOOD ST, MURRIETA, CA, 925623416

(760) 415-4895, orion.kingman@gmail.com

Managing office: SAN DIEGO FSDO WP-09 / SAN 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 gliderCommercial pilot practical tests for gliderFlight instructor practical tests for gliderInitial flight instructor practical tests for gliderFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-GL, DPE-CE-GL, DPE-FIE-GL, DPE-FIEI-GL, DPE-FPE, DPE-MCE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE

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Kelly Lynn Manzani

Murrieta, CA, 92563

5 miles away

FAA DPE

37600 Sky Canyon Dr Suite E, Murrieta, CA, 92563

(951) 553-5423, kmanzani4@gmail.com

Managing office: DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970

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

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Chad Irick

Murrieta, CA, 92563

5 miles away

FAA DPE

37350 Sky Canyon Dr., Building 32, Office #211, Murrieta, CA, 92563

(951) 306-9820, cirick15@gmail.com

Managing office: DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970

Commercial 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 land
FAA function codes

DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-PE-ASEL

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Reza Malek

Ladera Ranch, CA, 92694

21 miles away

FAA DPE

12 Thorp Spring, Ladera Ranch, CA, 92694

(949) 500-1669, reza.h.malek@gmail.com

Managing office: DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970

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

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

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Leo M Bell

RIVERSIDE, CA, 92504

24 miles away

FAA DPE

Initial CFI authorization match

Initial flight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopter

6951 Flight Rd, Suite #211, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92504

(951) 906-7283, leobellcas@gmail.com

Managing office: DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970

Commercial 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 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-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-PE-RH, DPE-CIRE-RH, DPE-FIE-RH, DPE-FIEI-RH, DPE-BAE, DPE-MCE, DPE-FPE

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Thomas Hamm

RIVERSIDE, CA, 92504

24 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

6951 FLIGHT ROAD, STE 107, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92504

(951) 347-2770, thoshamm@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 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 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-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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Cody Patrick Reynolds

Corona, CA, 92878

26 miles away

FAA DPE

1961 Aviation Dr. Hangar 103, Corona, CA, 92878

(951) 452-2987, cody.reynoldsdpe@gmail.com

Managing office: DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970

Private pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-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-AMEL, DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-TYPE-DHC-6, DPE-BAE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-FPE, DPE-MCE

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Jose Jesus Moreno

Irvine, CA, 92618

26 miles away

FAA DPE

144 Compass, Irvine, CA, 92618

(951) 237-5795, govaljj1@gmail.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 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 land
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME

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Joseph Scarcella

Beaumont, CA, 92223

29 miles away

FAA DPE

1577 Turning Crest Lane, Beaumont, CA, 92223

(909) 754-9155, jscarcel@csusb.edu

Managing office: DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970

Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for gliderCommercial pilot practical tests for gliderFlight instructor practical tests for gliderSport pilot practical tests for glider
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-PE-GL, DPE-CE-GL, DPE-FIE-GL, DPE-SPE-GL

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Patrick Emory Hill

OCEANSIDE, CA, 92058

29 miles away

FAA DPE

3377 HOLLOW TREE DR., OCEANSIDE, CA, 92058

(760) 473-9670, patehill@gmail.com

Managing office: SAN DIEGO FSDO WP-09 / SAN 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 landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine land
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

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TAYLOR DELEY

Corona, CA, 92880

30 miles away

FAA DPE

1961 Aviation Drive, Corona, CA, 92880

(714) 381-4286, taylor.deley@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 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 land
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-FIE-ASE

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Mark DiLullo

Chino, CA, 91708

33 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

8352 Kimball Ave, F350 #3, Chino, CA, 91708

(909) 227-6294, mark@flytti.com

Managing office: DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970

Commercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-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 single-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFlight instructor 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-ASEL, DPE-FIEI-ASE, DPE-FIEI-AME, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-ATPE-ASEL, DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-FIE-AME, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-PPE-DA-50, DPE-PPE-G-1159, DPE-PPE-G-IV, DPE-PPE-G-V, DPE-TYPE-DA-50, DPE-TYPE-G-1159, DPE-TYPE-G-IV, DPE-TYPE-G-V, DPE-BAE, DPE-MCE, DPE-FPE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-GIE

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Michael Raymond Granek

Long Beach, CA, 92869

33 miles away

FAA DPE

3235 Lakewood Blvd., Long Beach, CA, 92869

(714) 296-3058, mgranek@sbcglobal.net

Managing office: DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970

Private 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 code
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-RH, DPE-CE-RH, DPE-CIRE-RH, DPE-ATPE-RH, DPE-PPE-AS332E, DPE-TYPE-AS332E, LAE-TYPE-S-330, LAE-PPE-S-330

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Jay Eugene Brentzel

CARLSBAD, CA, 92011

34 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

2210 PALOMAR AIRPORT RD, CARLSBAD, CA, 92011

(619) 341-0320, jaybrentzel@gmail.com

Managing office: SAN DIEGO FSDO WP-09 / SAN 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 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-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME, DPE-FIEI-ASE, DPE-FIEI-AME, DPE-FPE, DPE-MCE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE

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Russell Nmn Defrancesco

CARLSBAD, CA, 92011

34 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

6150 CORTE DEL CEDRO, CARLSBAD, CA, 92011

(760) 492-3286, raded@roadrunner.com

Managing office: SAN DIEGO FSDO WP-09 / SAN 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 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-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

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Quinton James Smith

Carlsbad, CA, 92009

35 miles away

FAA DPE

6355 Paseo Corono, Carlsbad, CA, 92009

(619) 916-7490, qjsmitty@yahoo.com

Managing office: SAN DIEGO FSDO WP-09 / SAN 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 land
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL

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Christopher Horton

Santa Ana, CA, 92707

36 miles away

FAA DPE

1001 w. Stevens Ave, Unit 116, Santa Ana, CA, 92707

(559) 392-7770, cjhorton86@gmail.com

Managing office: DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970

Private pilot practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterCommercial pilot practical tests for rotorcraft helicopter
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-RH, DPE-CE-RH

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Jeffrey Boyd Rock

Santa Ana, CA, 92707

36 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

19301 Campus Drive Suite 100, Santa Ana, CA, 92707

(714) 325-7508, jbr51@hotmail.com

Managing office: DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970

Airline transport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landAirline transport pilot 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 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 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-ATPE-ASEL, DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME, DPE-FIEI-ASE, DPE-FIEI-AME, DPE-PPE-CE-510, DPE-PPE-CE-510S, DPE-TYPE-CE-510S, DPE-TYPE-CE-510

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Evelyn Anne Carlson

SANTA ANA, CA, 92707

36 miles away

FAA DPE

Initial CFI authorization match

Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine land

19711 Campus Drive, SANTA ANA, CA, 92707

(714) 721-3102, lyn@sunriseaviation.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 landSport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine land
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-SPE-ASEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIEI-ASE

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Michael Patrick Zemlock

CHINO, CA, 91710

37 miles away

FAA DPE

Initial CFI authorization match

Initial flight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopter

7000 MERRILL AVE; SUITE 14, CHINO, CA, 91710

(909) 489-8546, zemlock@verizon.net

Managing office: DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970

Private pilot practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterCommercial 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-RH, DPE-CE-RH, SFAR 73 qualified, DPE-FIE-RH, DPE-FIEI-RH

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Rodney Anderson

COSTA MESA, CA, 92626

37 miles away

FAA DPE

Initial CFI authorization match

Initial flight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopter

3000 Airway Ave, Suite 350, COSTA MESA, CA, 92626

(714) 757-0066, helirod@aol.com

Managing office: DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970

Private pilot practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterAirline transport pilot practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterFlight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterInitial flight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterCommercial pilot practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-RH, DPE-ATPE-RH, DPE-FIE-RH, DPE-FIEI-RH, DPE-CIRE-RH, DPE-CE-RH, DPE-FIRE, DPE-FPE, DPE-GIE, DPE-MCE

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Brandon Joseph Kuchmecki

Yorba Linda, CA, 92886

37 miles away

FAA DPE

20006 Villa Torino, Yorba Linda, CA, 92886

(714) 296-1455, bkuchmecki@gmail.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 landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine land
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL

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John Warren Hardy

SAN DIEGO, CA, 921272035

41 miles away

FAA DPE

11309 MEADOW FLOWER PL, SAN DIEGO, CA, 921272035

(858) 722-2571, jhardy1332@icloud.com

Managing office: SAN DIEGO FSDO WP-09 / SAN FSDO

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

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

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Anthony James Gadis

Upland, CA, 91786

42 miles away

FAA DPE

Cable Airport, 1749 W 13th Street, Upland, CA, 91786

(909) 215-0461, swift3214k@gmail.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 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 land
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME

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What is a DPE?

A Designated Pilot Examiner is an individual authorized by the FAA to conduct specific pilot practical tests, commonly called checkrides. Each examiner's FAA authorizations determine which certificates, ratings, and aircraft categories they may test.

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