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Norman William Robinson is a highly regarded FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Victorville, California, primarily serving the Riverside and Los Angeles Flight Standards District Offices. With decades of professional aviation experience and thousands of flight hours, Robinson holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a seasoned Gold Seal Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI). His extensive expertise as an examiner covers a broad spectrum of certifications, including Private, Commercial, and Multi-Engine ratings, as well as complex Flight Instructor and ATP practical tests.
Beyond his role as an examiner, Robinson is well-known in the Southern California aviation community for his specialization in aerobatics and precision flight, emphasizing a safety-first mindset and mastery of stick-and-rudder skills. Throughout his career, which includes a background in commercial aviation and specialized flight instruction, he has earned a reputation for being a thorough and educational examiner, especially for demanding CFI initial checkrides. As a prominent figure in the High Desert region, Robinson is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of aviators while ensuring they meet the highest regulatory and safety standards.