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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
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.
Upon Art's retirement, John took over the DPE role for Sport Pilot graduates
But John's availability is limited, due to his fulltime airline job. So, David had to wait three months for a checkride!
Thus, Paul was motivated to fill out a lengthy DPE application form (this is just the first page)
Then, Paul had to complete Initial DPE Training, part 1 (a course which is offered online)
Next step was to complete a week-long FAA DPE training course in Oklahoma City
Roleplaying in DPE course: Prof. Shuch examines classmate Jordan H.
Upon completing the final exam for DPE Initial Training, part 2, Paul was eligible for appointment by his local Flight Standards District Office
FSDO manager Bill Banks presents Prof. Shuch with his DPE Certificate
Since Paul can't really examine his own graduates, he hired Adjunct CFI Joe to be his flight school's Recommending Instructor
FAA listing of Sport Pilot Examiners in the Harrisburg District
Standing side by side, Todd and Paul illustrate why not all DPEs examine in LSAs
During his oral exam, Sport Pilot candidate David B. briefs his DPE on his cross-country planning
Prof. Shuch congratulates David B., briefly the world's newest Sport Pilot, after a successful checkride
DPE Paul Shuch congratulates Tom D. on completing a checkride in his Aeronca Champ
After a successful practical test with examiner Paul Shuch, Mark S. shows off his temporary airman certificate and logbook endorsement
Mark is now the proud pilot of his own Zenith CH601 E-AB LSA.
In late 2018, the FAA rolled out its new Designee Management System website.
Prof. Shuch receiving individualized training on how to use the new DMS website, at Harrisburg Flight Standards District Office
Temporary airman certificate in hand, Paul congratulates George S. on completing a checkride in his Zenith 601 experimental.
Annually, all DPEs must meet for reccurrency training at their respective FSDOs
Gerard M. receives a Sport Pilot certificate from Prof. Shuch, while standing in front of the Czech trainer in which he learned to fly.
Bill H. performing a preflight inspection on his Kitfox experimental, prior to a successful Sport Pilot checkride.
18 DPEs from hither and yon gathered for a 2020 recurrent training class in Philadelphia.
Five DPEs assigned to the Harrisburg FSDO shared experiences at recurrent training in Philadelphia.
2020 annual Harrisburg FSDO DPE meeting conducted online, due to the COVID-19 emergency.
Brad B. receives his Sport Pilot certificate from Designated Pilot Examiner Prof. H. Paul Shuch.
Designated Pilot Examiner Prof. H. Paul Shuch congratulates Jennifer M., following her successful checkride.
Radar ground track of flight maneuvers performed by Jeff P. during his Sport Pilot checkride.
DPE Paul hands Zhimin his temporary airman certificate following a successful Sport Pilot checkride.
Seen in top row, second from left, Paul is one of 92 DPEs to take this renewal course online via Zoom.
Following a successful Sport Pilot checkride, Mike G. receives his temporary Sport Pilot certificate from Designated Pilot Examiner H. Paul Shuch.
Periodic meetings of Harrisburg District designated pilot examiners are being conducted online via Zoom.
Harrisburg FSDO manager Eric Manchon addresses district DPEs online via Zoom.
Designated Pilot Examiner H. Paul Shuch congratulates Nick. G. on a successful Sport Pilot checkride in this Cessna 162 SkyCatcher.
Congratulations to Jon, who completed his checkride with DPE Paul in this beautiful Ercoupe 415-C.
Prof. H. Paul Shuch hands Chris his temporary airman certificate following a successful Sport Pilot checkride.
Specialty Aircraft Examiner recurrent training in Addison TX, January 2024
Prof. Shuch meets with FAA Managing Supervisor Don Brown, at 2024 SAE training
Following a successful checkride, Gen receives her Sport Pilot temporary airman certificate from Prof. H. Paul Shuch
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.
Examiner H. Paul Shuch hands Steve B. his temporary airman certificate following a successful Sport Pilot practical test.
Chris completes his Sport Pilot practical test in this Cessna 62 Skycatcher, at the Stanford Flying Club in California.
Michael G. passed his Sport Pilot practical test in a Tecnam P2008, at French Valley Airport, Murrieta CA.
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