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William Mark Clark is a highly respected FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and aviation safety advocate based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. With an aviation career spanning several decades, Clark is a prominent figure in the Great Lakes region, notably serving as a Chief Pilot for the Yankee Air Museum. His expertise is uniquely focused on vintage aviation, where he has logged extensive time and provided instruction in legendary aircraft such as the North American B-25 Mitchell and the Douglas C-47 Skytrain. This specialized background highlights his deep technical knowledge and commitment to preserving aviation history through rigorous pilot training and evaluation.
Clark holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and has accumulated thousands of flight hours in a wide array of airframes. Beyond his work with warbirds, he is a primary resource for general aviation pilots in the Ann Arbor area, conducting checkrides for Private, Commercial, and Instrument ratings. Throughout his extensive career, he has maintained an unblemished safety record, which serves as the cornerstone of his evaluation philosophy. As an active FAASTeam Service Provider, Clark emphasizes the importance of situational awareness and proactive risk management, ensuring that every pilot he certifies meets the highest standards of safety and proficiency.