Morris Alan Riggin

Morris Alan Riggin, the owner and lead instructor of Riggin Flight Service in Madison, South Dakota, is a highly experienced aviator with over 40,000 flight hours. He has spent his entire life in the cockpit, having soloed on his sixteenth birthday to continue a family legacy established by his father in 1947. His professional background is exceptionally diverse, including tenures as an Alaskan bush pilot, a freight pilot navigating multi-engine Cessnas, and a member of the renowned Schwan’s Red Baron Squadron.

As an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and Remote Pilot Examiner, Riggin is a vital figure in the Midwest aviation community. He is recognized for his expertise in tailwheel transitions, agricultural aviation, and multi-engine training. Riggin’s instructional philosophy prioritizes technical precision and practical skill, often utilizing the challenging South Dakota winds to prepare pilots for any global flight environment. His commitment to safety is informed by decades of low-level agricultural operations and complex multi-engine flying, where he maintains a standard of excellence and a "safety-first" mindset during every checkride.