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Christopher Marshall Whittle is a highly distinguished aviation professional and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Burlington, North Carolina. An Alamance County native, Whittle’s passion for flight began early, leading him to complete his first solo at age sixteen. After graduating from East Carolina University, he dedicated nearly two decades to flight instruction, establishing himself as a leader at Elon Aviation based out of the Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport (KBUY). His extensive background as a career instructor has made him one of the most respected figures in the regional aviation community.
With over 12,000 flight hours, Whittle holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) for single-engine, multi-engine, and instrument ratings. Since becoming a DPE, he has administered more than 1,500 checkrides across various certificate levels. Known for a thorough and fair evaluation style, he emphasizes a robust safety mindset, particularly regarding aircraft airworthiness and system proficiency. His professional record is notably free of accidents or incidents, reflecting the high standards of discipline and safety culture he expects from both his applicants and the pilots he trains.