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Designated Pilot Examiner Photos

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 Todd, our local regular Designated Pilot Examiner, is a bit large to fit into an LSA

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 Art is smaller and lighter than Todd, so he gave Sport Pilot checkrides to AvSport graduates. But, he has now retired from his DPE activities.

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 Upon Art's retirement, John took over the DPE role for Sport Pilot graduates

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 But John's availability is limited, due to his fulltime airline job. So, David had to wait three months for a checkride!

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 Thus, Paul was motivated to fill out a lengthy DPE application form (this is just the first page)

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 Then, Paul had to complete Initial DPE Training, part 1 (a course which is offered online)

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 Next step was to complete a week-long FAA DPE training course in Oklahoma City

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 Roleplaying in DPE course: Prof. Shuch examines classmate Jordan H.

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 Upon completing the final exam for DPE Initial Training, part 2, Paul was eligible for appointment by his local Flight Standards District Office

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 FSDO manager Bill Banks presents Prof. Shuch with his DPE Certificate

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 Since Paul can't really examine his own graduates, he hired Adjunct CFI Joe to be his flight school's Recommending Instructor

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 FAA listing of Sport Pilot Examiners in the Harrisburg District

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 Standing side by side, Todd and Paul illustrate why not all DPEs examine in LSAs

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 During his oral exam, Sport Pilot candidate David B. briefs his DPE on his cross-country planning

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 Prof. Shuch congratulates David B., briefly the world's newest Sport Pilot, after a successful checkride

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 DPE Paul Shuch congratulates Tom D. on completing a checkride in his Aeronca Champ

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 After a successful practical test with examiner Paul Shuch, Mark S. shows off his temporary airman certificate and logbook endorsement

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 Mark is now the proud pilot of his own Zenith CH601 E-AB LSA.

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 In late 2018, the FAA rolled out its new Designee Management System website.

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 Prof. Shuch receiving individualized training on how to use the new DMS website, at Harrisburg Flight Standards District Office

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 Temporary airman certificate in hand, Paul congratulates George S. on completing a checkride in his Zenith 601 experimental.

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 Annually, all DPEs must meet for reccurrency training at their respective FSDOs

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  Gerard M. receives a Sport Pilot certificate from Prof. Shuch, while standing in front of the Czech trainer in which he learned to fly.

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  Bill H. performing a preflight inspection on his Kitfox experimental, prior to a successful Sport Pilot checkride.

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  18 DPEs from hither and yon gathered for a 2020 recurrent training class in Philadelphia.

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  Five DPEs assigned to the Harrisburg FSDO shared experiences at recurrent training in Philadelphia.

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  2020 annual Harrisburg FSDO DPE meeting conducted online, due to the COVID-19 emergency.

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  Brad B. receives his Sport Pilot certificate from Designated Pilot Examiner Prof. H. Paul Shuch.

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  Designated Pilot Examiner Prof. H. Paul Shuch congratulates Jennifer M., following her successful checkride.

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  Radar ground track of flight maneuvers performed by Jeff P. during his Sport Pilot checkride.

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  DPE Paul hands Zhimin his temporary airman certificate following a successful Sport Pilot checkride.

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  Seen in top row, second from left, Paul is one of 92 DPEs to take this renewal course online via Zoom.

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  Following a successful Sport Pilot checkride, Mike G. receives his temporary Sport Pilot certificate from Designated Pilot Examiner H. Paul Shuch.

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  Periodic meetings of Harrisburg District designated pilot examiners are being conducted online via Zoom.

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  Harrisburg FSDO manager Eric Manchon addresses district DPEs online via Zoom.

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  Designated Pilot Examiner H. Paul Shuch congratulates Nick. G. on a successful Sport Pilot checkride in this Cessna 162 SkyCatcher.

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  Congratulations to Jon, who completed his checkride with DPE Paul in this beautiful Ercoupe 415-C.

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  Prof. H. Paul Shuch hands Chris his temporary airman certificate following a successful Sport Pilot checkride.

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  Specialty Aircraft Examiner recurrent training in Addison TX, January 2024

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  Prof. Shuch meets with FAA Managing Supervisor Don Brown, at 2024 SAE training

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  Following a successful checkride, Gen receives her Sport Pilot temporary airman certificate from Prof. H. Paul Shuch

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  Specialty Aircraft Examiner H. Paul Shuch congratulates Arthur Paley on becoming (briefly) the world's newest flight instructor, after completing his Sport CFI practical test.

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  Examiner H. Paul Shuch hands Steve B. his temporary airman certificate following a successful Sport Pilot practical test.

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  Chris completes his Sport Pilot practical test in this Cessna 62 Skycatcher, at the Stanford Flying Club in California.

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  Michael G. passed his Sport Pilot practical test in a Tecnam P2008, at French Valley Airport, Murrieta CA.


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