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James Nobel Shadduck, widely known in the aviation community as Jim, is a distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based at the Maple Lake Municipal Airport (KMNP) in Minnesota. With a career spanning several decades, Shadduck has established himself as a pillar of pilot certification in the Midwest, having conducted thousands of practical exams. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a highly experienced Gold Seal Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, and MEI), specializing in single-engine, multi-engine, and instrument ratings.
Throughout his professional journey, Shadduck has amassed over 10,000 flight hours, a testament to his deep-seated expertise and commitment to the cockpit. Before becoming a full-time examiner and operator of Shadduck Aviation, his background included significant roles in flight instruction and general aviation management. He is recognized for a safety-first mindset and a thorough evaluation style that emphasizes real-world decision-making. His clean safety record and long-standing presence in Maple Lake have made him one of the most sought-after examiners for Private, Commercial, and Instrument candidates in the region.