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Edmond William "Ed" Verville is a distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based at W.K. Kellogg Airport (BTL) in Battle Creek, Michigan. Serving the Grand Rapids Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), Verville holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a seasoned flight instructor with single-engine and multi-engine land ratings (CFI/CFII/MEI). With a career spanning several decades and thousands of flight hours, he is authorized to conduct practical tests for Private, Commercial, Instrument, and ATP certificates, as well as Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) initial and renewal evaluations.
Beyond his role as an examiner, Verville is a respected educator and contributor to the aviation industry, frequently authoring technical articles for "Twin & Turbine" magazine. His work often focuses on high-performance operations, climb gradients, and complex instrument procedures. In the checkride environment, he is known for a safety-first mindset, particularly regarding runway incursion prevention and taxiway signage. Candidates recognize him as a fair and thorough evaluator who emphasizes risk management and practical aeronautical decision-making, making him a central figure in Michigan’s flight training community.