Gudrun Davis

Gudrun "Gudi" Davis is a distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and aviation leader based in Crystal River, Florida. Her aviation career began in 1982 at Crystal Aero Group, where she initially trained for her private pilot certificate and eventually rose to become the firm's Executive Vice President and partner. Based at the Crystal River Airport (CGC), she has dedicated over forty years to the flight training industry, serving as a Chief Flight Instructor for Part 141 programs and a Chief Pilot and Check Airman for Part 135 air taxi operations.

Davis holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a highly versatile aviator with commercial ratings in seaplanes, helicopters, and gliders. As a Gold Seal Certified Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI), she has logged thousands of flight hours across a wide array of airframes. Her commitment to aviation safety is underscored by her previous service as an FAA Accident Prevention Counselor and her clean operational record. Today, she is one of the most respected examiners in the Central Florida region, specializing in evaluating candidates for certificates ranging from Private Pilot through multi-engine and instructor ratings.