David Ames

Tumwater, WA 98512

Certificates

private

Aircraft Categories

helicopter

Authorized Aircraft Types

BHT-206-L4/BELL/BHT-206MD-369-E/MDHI/MD-369BHT-206/BELL/BHT-206R-22/ROBSIN/R-22RHC-R44/RHC/RHC-R44GARLIK-UH-1H/RDC/RDC-UH1H
About David Ames

David Ames is an active Designated Pilot Examiner based in Tumwater, Washington. He is a rotorcraft-only examiner and does not conduct airplane checkrides. Ames is authorized to administer Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot practical tests for several helicopter models, including the Robinson R22, Robinson R44, Bell 206, Bell 206L-4, MD Helicopters MD 500E, and Garlick UH-1H. He can be contacted at (509) 929-7171.

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FAA data last updated: 8/24/2026