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Mark Alan Ducorsky is a highly distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner and Master Flight Instructor based in Lakeland, Florida. With a career spanning several decades, Ducorsky transitioned from a significant background in law enforcement—serving with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit—to becoming a premier figure in general aviation safety and instruction. He was inducted into the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) Hall of Fame in 2022, a testament to his lifelong commitment to excellence in flight training and pilot evaluation.
Boasting over 15,000 flight hours and more than 10,000 hours of dual instruction provided, Ducorsky holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate with multiple turbine type ratings, including the Citation and Learjet series. As the principal of Aviation Safety Solutions, his expertise extends to single-pilot IFR operations, turbine transitions, and insurance-approved mentoring. His safety-first mindset is evidenced by his roles as an FAASTeam Lead Representative and expert witness, where he leverages his vast experience to reduce operational risks and enhance pilot proficiency across the national airspace system.