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Charles Edwin "Ed" Schroll is a distinguished aviation professional and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Marana, Arizona. With a career spanning several decades, Schroll has become a cornerstone of the regional aviation community, particularly through his involvement with the Tucson Soaring Society at the El Tiro Gliderport (AZ67). His aviation history is rooted in a deep-seated commitment to flight education and safety, where he has logged thousands of hours across both powered and unpowered aircraft, serving as a mentor and evaluator for countless aspiring aviators in the Southwest.
Schroll holds Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor (CFI) certificates with ratings for both single-engine airplanes and gliders. As an examiner, his specialization lies in administering practical tests for Private, Commercial, and Flight Instructor ratings, with a notable expertise in the glider category. Throughout his extensive professional background, he has maintained a clean safety record with no reported accidents or incidents, a testament to the safety-first mindset he demands during checkrides. His previous career contributions to aviation infrastructure in Pima County have solidified his reputation as a fair, knowledgeable, and highly respected figure in the Arizona flight training circuit.