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Russell Calverley is a distinguished Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and a cornerstone of the Southern California aviation community. Based in La Verne, California, he primarily serves the Inland Empire and Los Angeles Basin, frequently conducting practical tests at Brackett Field (POC) and surrounding airports. With over 15 years of experience as a Professor of Aeronautics at Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC), Calverley has influenced the careers of hundreds of aspiring aviators through his deep expertise in Federal Aviation Regulations and flight safety.
Calverley holds high-level FAA certifications, including an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and Gold Seal Flight Instructor ratings (CFI, CFII, MEI). His extensive flight history comprises thousands of hours in both single-engine and multi-engine aircraft, providing him with the practical insight required to evaluate candidates for Private, Commercial, and Instrument ratings. Throughout his tenure as an examiner and educator, he has maintained an exemplary safety record, fostering a reputation for being a fair yet rigorous evaluator who prioritizes the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and a professional safety mindset.