Designated Pilot Examiner

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divide attention
Designated Pilot Examiner
flight instrument indications
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midair collisions
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constant vigilance
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qualified and proficient
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undesired landing sites
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oscillation
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airman certificate or rating application form
certificate or rating
applicable ACS/PTS
Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application
document completion of prerequisites
regulatory requirements

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Plain English Meaning

A DPE is an experienced pilot the FAA has officially appointed to give checkrides. When you take your final flight test for a pilot certificate, this is usually the person who tests you and signs off your new certificate.

Full Definition

A Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) is a private individual appointed by the FAA under 14 CFR Part 183 to conduct practical tests (checkrides) for pilot certificates and ratings on the FAA's behalf. A DPE holds the same authority as an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector for the specific tests they are authorized to give, and may charge a fee for their services.

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You encounter a Designated Pilot Examiner during a practical test, commonly called a , and in instructor discussions about preparing a student for that .

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Why Pilots Care

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