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Diane Elizabeth Reinken is a distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Miami, Florida, who has served the South Florida aviation community for several decades. Primarily operating out of North Perry Airport (HWO) and the surrounding region, Reinken has established herself as a cornerstone of the local flight training environment. Her career is defined by a deep-seated commitment to safety and standardized excellence, qualities she has championed through her extensive involvement with the Ninety-Nines international organization for women pilots and various FAA safety initiatives.
Holding an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and a Gold Seal Flight Instructor rating, Reinken possesses thousands of hours of flight experience across various single-engine aircraft. Her specialization lies in conducting checkrides for private, commercial, and instrument ratings, where she is known for her thorough yet professional evaluation style. Before becoming a DPE, she built a robust reputation as a veteran flight instructor, focusing on risk mitigation and procedural discipline. Today, she remains a highly respected figure in the Miami FSDO, dedicated to ensuring that every pilot she certifies meets the highest benchmarks of airmanship and safety.