Steven Earl Nixon

Steven Earl Nixon is a distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and veteran aviator based at Culpeper Regional Airport in Brandy Station, Virginia. With a career spanning several decades in the Mid-Atlantic region, Nixon has established a reputation as a cornerstone of the Richmond FSDO evaluation team. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a highly experienced Gold Seal Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI), possessing thousands of hours of flight time in a wide array of single-engine, multi-engine, and rotorcraft platforms.

Beyond his work as an examiner, Nixon is nationally recognized for his specialized skills in helicopter operations, notably performing a precision comedy act in a Robinson R22 at the Culpeper Air Fest. This performance demonstrates his mastery of airmanship and safety, utilizing high-skill maneuvers to educate and entertain. As an examiner, he is known for a fair, professional, and "straight-shooter" approach, focusing heavily on the mastery of Airman Certification Standards (ACS). His commitment to mentoring the next generation of pilots has made him a vital figure for those pursuing Private, Commercial, and Instrument ratings in the Virginia and D.C. metropolitan areas.