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Ronald "Ron" Leo Horton is an accomplished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and flight instructor based in Monroe, North Carolina. Operating under his business, Plane Visions, Horton primarily serves the Charlotte Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) region. With an aviation career spanning several decades, he has established himself as a respected evaluator and mentor within the regional pilot community. His professional background includes extensive experience in both flight instruction and commercial operations, which he leverages to provide thorough, fair, and professional practical examinations.
Horton holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a highly experienced Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI). As a DPE, he is authorized to conduct a wide range of practical tests, including Private, Commercial, Instrument, and Flight Instructor ratings. Outside of his role as an examiner, he is a dedicated humanitarian, serving as a volunteer pilot for Airlift Hope (the North Carolina branch of Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic). This commitment to service, combined with an unblemished safety record and a focused mindset on cockpit resource management, ensures that every candidate he evaluates meets the high standards required for safe and efficient flight in the National Airspace System.