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Ronald Ray Greathouse is a highly respected FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and veteran aviator based in the San Diego, California region. With a career spanning several decades, Greathouse has cultivated a reputation for excellence in flight training and pilot evaluation. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a seasoned Gold Seal Flight Instructor with thousands of logged flight hours. His professional background includes significant experience in both high-performance single-engine and multi-engine aircraft, serving as a pillar in the Southern California general aviation community.
Throughout his tenure, Greathouse has conducted numerous checkrides for Private, Commercial, and Instrument ratings, as well as Flight Instructor certifications. His professional approach emphasizes a rigorous "safety first" mindset, ensuring that every applicant demonstrates not only technical proficiency but also sound aeronautical decision-making. Before his extensive work as an examiner, he spent years as a dedicated flight instructor, helping hundreds of students achieve their aviation goals. His clean safety record and professional conduct underscore the high standards he demands from the next generation of pilots entering the National Airspace System.