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Paul Anthony Palmisciano is a highly respected aviation professional and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Pickerington, Ohio. With a flying career spanning more than five decades, he currently serves as the Chief Flight Instructor at Capital City Aviation in the greater Columbus area. Palmisciano began his journey in flight at the age of 16, and his lifelong dedication to airmanship was formally recognized in 2016 when he received the prestigious FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for 50 years of safe and proficient flight operations.
He holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a seasoned instructor with CFI, CFII, and Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP) ratings. Having logged over 5,500 flight hours, Palmisciano specializes in technically advanced aircraft and modern avionics systems. As a DPE, he is known for his thorough and standardized evaluation process during Private, Instrument, and Commercial checkrides. His commitment to safety is further evidenced by his role as a FAASTeam representative, where he mentors local pilots on risk management and best practices within the general aviation community.
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