Patrick Edward Cannon

Patrick Edward Cannon is a highly respected aviation professional and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) serving the Lewisville, Texas, area. With a career spanning over five decades, Cannon has become a fixture in the North Texas pilot community. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a seasoned Flight Instructor with CFI, CFII, and MEI ratings. His extensive experience includes conducting thousands of checkrides for Private, Commercial, and Instrument certificates, ensuring that all candidates adhere to the rigorous FAA Airman Certification Standards.

A dedicated advocate for aviation safety, Cannon has served as an FAASTeam Lead Representative and has been involved with the Aviation Proficiency Society (APS) program since the early 1970s. For over 32 years as an examiner, he has specialized in safety seminars and operational proficiency, emphasizing a proactive safety mindset to mitigate risk. While maintaining an impeccable safety record himself, he leverages his deep knowledge of industry trends to educate new pilots on risk management. His career history includes long-term leadership in flight training operations and safety management, highlighting his status as a premier expert in pilot evaluation and certification.