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Marshall David Crandall is a highly respected FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Menasha, Wisconsin, operating primarily within the Milwaukee FSDO. An Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) and Gold Seal Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI), Crandall has dedicated over four decades to the aviation industry. His extensive history includes serving as one of the original flight crew members for the ThedaStar Air Medical program in 1986 and co-founding Chemair Helicopters, a specialist firm in utility and power line patrol services.
Known for his deep affinity for rotorcraft, Crandall’s expertise spans a vast array of platforms, including the Bell 206, Agusta A119, and Robinson R44 series. Since 1994, he has also been a foundational pilot for EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, where he has flown thousands of passengers in historic aircraft like the Ford Tri-Motor. With a career built on high-stakes experience in emergency medical services and corporate aviation, Crandall brings a meticulous safety mindset to every practical test. He specializes in conducting checkrides for Private, Commercial, and Multi-Engine ratings, as well as specialized rotorcraft certifications, and is highly regarded for his professional and educational approach to pilot evaluation.