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Nandana "Lalith" Perera is a highly regarded FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Logan, Ohio, serving the broader Columbus and Hocking Hills aviation communities. With a career spanning several decades in the cockpit, Perera has transitioned from a dedicated flight instructor to a pivotal regulatory figure for regional flight schools, including partnerships with the Ohio University Department of Aviation and Bluffton Flying Service. As the owner of multiple general aviation aircraft, including a Cessna 150G and Cessna 172, he remains deeply immersed in the local flying culture while providing expert evaluation for the next generation of aviators.
Perera holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and comprehensive instructor ratings, including CFI, CFII, and MEI. Having logged thousands of flight hours, his expertise is most prominently applied in the certification of Private, Commercial, and Instrument-rated pilots. He is known throughout the Midwest for a methodical and fair examination process that prioritizes technical proficiency and sound decision-making. Throughout his long tenure, Perera has maintained a pristine safety record with no NTSB-reported incidents, a testament to his disciplined approach to flight safety and his commitment to upholding the highest FAA standards during practical tests.