David Lynn Belcher

David Lynn Belcher is a highly respected FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and veteran aviator based at Bourland Field (50F) in Cresson, Texas. Serving the Fort Worth FSDO region, David has built a career defined by technical excellence and a deep-seated commitment to the general aviation community. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a multi-rated Gold Seal Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI) with extensive experience in both single-engine and multi-engine aircraft operations.

Residing in the Bourland Field Estates airpark, David’s lifestyle is uniquely integrated with his profession; he is known for taxiing his aircraft directly from his residential hangar to the runway. His background involves decades of immersion in the North Texas flying scene alongside his wife, who is a professional flight attendant. As an examiner, David is recognized for conducting thorough and fair practical tests for Private, Commercial, and Instrument ratings. He maintains a rigorous focus on the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS), prioritizing a safety-first mindset and technical proficiency to ensure the next generation of pilots is prepared for the complexities of the modern National Airspace System.