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Frederick Bernard Parow is a highly experienced FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and aviation professional based in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Operating primarily from Capital City Airport (KCXY), Parow has built a multifaceted career that spans military service, commercial logistics, and high-level flight training. He is an active member of the National Guard and has served a distinguished tenure as a licensed Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic for Federal Express. This deep technical foundation as a mechanic, combined with his military discipline, informs a meticulous and safety-oriented approach to both aircraft maintenance and pilot evaluation.
As a foundational instructor at Cargill Aeronautical Academy, Parow holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a veteran multi-engine flight instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI). With thousands of flight hours and extensive experience in complex aircraft systems, he is authorized to conduct practical tests for various pilot certificates and ratings. Parow is widely respected in the Harrisburg region for his exacting professional standards and his ability to mentor candidates through the lens of real-world operational safety. His exemplary record and dual expertise in maintenance and flight operations make him a pillar of the Pennsylvania aviation community.