David Newman Goll

David Newman Goll is a highly experienced FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Midland, Texas, serving the Lubbock Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). With a professional aviation career spanning several decades, Goll has become a fixture in the West Texas pilot community. His early background in aviation includes formal training in Airway Science at Emporia State University, which paved the way for a career focused on flight instruction and high-level pilot evaluation. Over the years, he has earned a reputation for being a fair and thorough examiner, frequently assisting students and flight schools at Midland Airpark and surrounding regional airports.

As a dual-rated professional, David Goll holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with Multiengine Land ratings, alongside commercial privileges for single-engine aircraft and gliders. He is a prolific flight instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI) with extensive time logged in instrument and multi-engine environments. His expertise as a DPE covers a broad spectrum of certifications, including Private, Commercial, and Instrument ratings, as well as CFI initials and renewals. Known for his commitment to aviation safety and his ability to maintain a professional yet supportive testing environment, Goll has maintained a clean record with no notable accidents or incidents, reflecting his rigorous adherence to FAA standards.