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Harrison Grady Smith, professionally known as Grady Smith, is a highly experienced FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and corporate pilot based in Central, South Carolina. Operating primarily out of the Oconee County Regional Airport (KCEU), Smith has dedicated decades to the aviation industry, serving the Clemson and greater Upstate South Carolina region. His professional journey is rooted in a robust career as a corporate pilot and flight instructor, where he founded Blue Side Up of SC LLC to provide advanced flight training and consultancy.
Smith holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) and CFII ratings. He is an authorized examiner for Private, Commercial, and Instrument ratings in single-engine aircraft. Beyond checkrides, he is a prominent FAASTeam Representative for the Columbia FSDO, frequently leading safety seminars on critical topics such as general aviation survival and emergency planning. Known for his expertise in G1000 avionics and Beechcraft platforms, particularly through his involvement with the American Bonanza Society, Smith maintains a pristine safety record that underscores his disciplined approach to airmanship and pilot certification.