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FAA Designated Pilot Examiner · Central Arkansas

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Veteran-owned DPE based at Searcy Municipal Airport (KSRC) — serving Little Rock, Conway, and all of Central Arkansas with professionalism, fairness, and zero surprises.

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What We Offer

Checkride Services

From your first solo to the ATP certificate — I conduct FAA practical tests for the following certificates and ratings.

Private Pilot (ASEL)

Your first certificate — conducted with thoroughness and respect for the milestone you've worked toward.

Instrument Rating

IFR practical test for pilots ready to fly in the system. Oral and flight conducted professionally.

Commercial Pilot

ASEL commercial practical test. Demonstrate the higher standard required to fly for compensation.

CFI / CFI-I / MEI

Flight instructor, instrument instructor, and multi-engine instructor practical tests for those ready to teach the next generation.

Multi-Engine (AMEL)

Add a multi-engine rating to your certificate — oral and flight conducted at your location or KSRC.

ATP Certificate

Airline Transport Pilot practical test — the pinnacle of the pilot certificate system.

Why Choose 245 Aviation

Fair. Thorough. Professional.

Every checkride is conducted with the same standard — no surprises, no games, just a fair evaluation of your aeronautical knowledge and skill.

USAF Veteran

Military discipline and professionalism applied to every practical test. You'll know exactly what to expect.

FAA Designated

Fully authorized by the FAA to conduct practical tests — your certificate is issued by the agency that matters.

Central Arkansas

Based at KSRC with travel available to your airport. Serving the entire Central Arkansas aviation community.

Veteran-Owned

Proud VOSB — your checkride fee stays local and supports a veteran-owned small business.

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Checkride Tips

5 Things That Sink Checkrides

The practical test isn't about perfection — it's about judgment. Here's what separates passes from failures.

March 2026
FAA ACS update

FAA News

ACS Updates You Need to Know

The Airman Certification Standards change periodically. Make sure your training aligns with the current edition.

February 2026
Cross country planning

Training

Cross-Country Planning on the Checkride

Your DPE will ask you to plan a cross-country. Here's how to do it right the first time.

January 2026
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