Gregory Kling Squires

Gregory Kling Squires, commonly known as Gregg, is a highly experienced aviator and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Cedar Park, Texas. With over 8,000 total flight hours, Squires has developed a deep specialization in tailwheel aircraft and gliders, logging approximately 4,000 hours in platforms such as the Piper Pawnee and Aeronca Chief. He is an active member of the local soaring community, frequently towing gliders and supporting the Fault Line Flyers in Burnet.

Squires holds ATP, CFI, and CFII certificates, with examiner authority for Single Engine Land and Glider categories across Private, Commercial, and Instrument ratings. Beyond his time in the cockpit, he has a professional background in media production via Squires Productions and maintains the "I Want To Be A Pilot" educational platform. He also serves as a FAASTeam representative, leading safety seminars on ATC communications and risk mitigation for the San Antonio district.

His safety-centric approach is informed by a 2018 takeoff accident in a Douglas DC-3 where he served as the right-seat pilot. Today, Squires is known for checkrides that emphasize meticulous cockpit awareness, energy management, and scenario-based Aeronautical Decision Making. Candidates value his fair but exacting standards, which prioritize practical proficiency and thorough pre-flight preparation.