Edward Charles Shipman

Edward Charles Shipman is a highly regarded aviation professional and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) serving the Traverse City, Michigan, region. With a career deeply rooted in the Great Lakes aviation community, Shipman has served for many years as a key instructor and contributor to the Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) Aviation program. He holds advanced certifications including Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII), and Multi-engine Instructor (MEI), reflecting a comprehensive mastery of flight education and pilot development.

With thousands of logged flight hours, Shipman specializes in multi-engine instruction and advanced pilot evaluations. As a DPE operating primarily out of Cherry Capital Airport (KTVC), he is authorized to conduct checkrides for Private, Commercial, and Instrument ratings. Shipman is widely recognized for his safety-first mindset and meticulous evaluation style, a reputation built on his long tenure in collegiate aviation training. His background as an educator allows him to provide fair yet rigorous assessments, ensuring that every pilot he certifies maintains the highest standards of airmanship and safety.