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Gregory Holden Morris is a highly experienced Designated Pilot Examiner and flight instructor based in Mojave, California, with a career spanning over two decades in general and tactical aviation. As the founder and chief instructor of Gauntlet Aerobatics, Morris has logged over 6,500 flight hours, with a significant concentration in high-performance aerobatics and tailwheel aircraft. His credentials include an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and multi-engine instructor ratings, reflecting a deep technical mastery of flight dynamics. Before transitioning to a full-time aviation career, Morris practiced law and worked in private equity, bringing a rigorous, detail-oriented perspective to his roles as an examiner and educator.
In the aviation community, Morris is recognized as a subject matter expert in Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) and spin awareness. His safety-first mindset is exemplified by his clean record and his commitment to teaching pilots how to manage extreme flight attitudes safely. As a DPE, he conducts practical tests for private through commercial certificates, specializing in complex and high-performance evaluations. His background in law and finance complements his technical skill, allowing him to approach pilot certification with a unique emphasis on regulatory compliance and situational risk management.