Ryan Hobby

Ryan Hobby is a highly regarded FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) serving the Kentucky and Southern Indiana regions. Based in the Henderson-Evansville metropolitan area, Hobby operates primarily within the jurisdiction of the Louisville Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). With a career rooted in the Midwest aviation community, he has earned a reputation for being a thorough and professional evaluator who emphasizes the practical application of safety standards and the Airman Certification Standards (ACS).

Hobby holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is an experienced Flight Instructor with CFI, CFII, and MEI ratings. His extensive background includes thousands of flight hours in diverse general aviation aircraft, ranging from single-engine trainers to high-performance multi-engine airplanes. In addition to his role as an examiner, Hobby has a significant history of dedicated flight instruction and mentorship, focusing on developing the next generation of safe and competent aviators.

Throughout his tenure, Ryan Hobby has maintained a sharp focus on risk management and pilot decision-making, which are core tenets of his examination philosophy. He is frequently sought out by candidates for Private, Instrument, and Commercial checkrides due to his fair and educational approach to the testing environment. By prioritizing a safety-first mindset and rigorous adherence to FAA regulations, Hobby remains a cornerstone of the general aviation infrastructure at Henderson City-County Airport (EHR) and Evansville Regional Airport (EVV).