Tristan T Walling

Tristan T. Walling is a highly regarded FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based at the Georgetown Executive Airport (KGTU) in Texas. Serving the San Antonio FSDO region, Walling has established a professional reputation for fairness and thoroughness within the Central Texas aviation community. His extensive aviation history is built upon thousands of flight hours, progressing from a dedicated primary flight instructor to a senior evaluator. Before his transition into the role of an examiner, he served as a mentor and instructor at prominent local flight schools, including Aerotex Aviation, where he specialized in high-performance and multi-engine transitions.

Walling holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a multi-engine instructor with testing authority for Private, Commercial, Instrument, and Flight Instructor (CFI) practical tests. He is an active participant in the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam), frequently leading seminars and forums designed to bridge the gap between training and real-world safety. Known for a detail-oriented mindset, his evaluations focus heavily on risk management and aeronautical decision-making. By maintaining a clean safety record and contributing to regional safety initiatives, Walling remains a pivotal figure in upholding FAA standards for the next generation of pilots.