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Amanda Kirsten Roggow is a highly regarded FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and flight instructor based at Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (KARB) in Michigan. Serving the East Michigan Flight Standards District Office, she has become a central figure in the local aviation community through her long-term leadership as the Chief Flight Instructor for the Michigan Flyers. Her career is characterized by a dedication to mentorship and professional excellence, which was notably recognized when she was named the 2023 Michigan CFI of the Year by the FAASTeam.
Roggow holds a comprehensive suite of credentials, including a Commercial Pilot certificate and Gold Seal Flight Instructor ratings (CFI, CFII, MEI). With several thousand hours of flight instruction experience, she specializes in primary training, instrument proficiency, and pilot certification. As a DPE, she is authorized to conduct practical tests for Private, Instrument, and Commercial ratings. Throughout her tenure, she has maintained an impeccable safety record, reflecting a profound commitment to risk management that she integrates into every evaluation. Her expertise ensures that pilot candidates in the Ann Arbor region are assessed with the highest standards of safety and professional proficiency.