Brian David Childs
Pilot examiner in Harlingen, TX; San Antonio, TX; San Marcos, TX: an experienced pilot the FAA has designated to give checkrides, the practical tests for pilot certificates and ratings, on its behalf.
May test for: private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes.
Contact Brian David Childs to book a checkride
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Gulf Aviation as the FAA lists it
- Address
- 5001 Bodenhamer Drive
Harlingen, TX 78550 - Telephone
- (956) 247-9464
- [email protected]
- Nearest airport
- Valley International HRL
Sky Safety as the FAA lists it
- Address
- *535 Mission Rd
San Antonio, TX 78214 - Telephone
- (956) 247-9464
- [email protected]
- Nearest airport
- San Antonio International SAT
Coast Flight as the FAA lists it
- Address
- 1837 Airport Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666 - Telephone
- (956) 247-9464
- [email protected]
- Nearest airport
- San Marcos Regional HYI
Booking a checkride
- Your instructor usually arranges it once you're ready and signed off.
- Examiners set their own fees; ask when you book, and ask how far ahead they're booking.
- Bring what the FAA's testing standards list for your certificate, and your logbook.
Flight schools and clubs nearby within about 15 miles, with their aircraft and safety record
- Sun Valley Aviation INC · flight school, 3 aircraft, Harlingen
- Valley Wings Flight School LLC · flight school, 2 aircraft, Harlingen
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