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Richard Michael "Mike" Morning is a distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, serving the general aviation community within the Harrisburg Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) jurisdiction. With an aviation career spanning over four decades, Morning has established himself as a prominent figure in the Mid-Atlantic region. He holds a prestigious Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a highly qualified Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, and MEI). Over his extensive career, he has accumulated thousands of flight hours, with a significant portion dedicated to dual instruction and conducting rigorous practical examinations for aspiring pilots.
Morning’s professional background includes a deep involvement in flight school management and corporate aviation operations, which informs his comprehensive approach to safety and proficiency. As an examiner, he specializes in Private, Commercial, and Instrument ratings for both single-engine and multi-engine aircraft. He is widely respected for his thorough evaluation style, which emphasizes risk management and a robust safety mindset. Throughout his tenure in the cockpit and as a representative of the FAA, he has maintained an unblemished safety record, leveraging his vast experience to mentor the next generation of aviators while ensuring the highest standards of pilot certification are upheld.