What Applicants Say

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"Overall, the checkride was amazing. Mr. Tama is truly a phenomenal DPE. Not only is he very nice, easygoing, and patient, but he also made me feel very at ease with all the nerves I had going into the test. My oral genuinely felt like a conversation about aviation and the airplane I fly. During the checkride, he really made me feel proud of myself and all the training I had done to earn my Private Pilot Certificate. He was an awesome DPE, and I will definitely be reaching out to him for my future certifications."

A Message to Future Applicants

"To any future applicants taking their checkride with Mr. Tama, just know you are in a good DPE's hands. He is an awesome man with extensive knowledge and does a great job of making you feel comfortable in such a stressful environment. Study hard, fly hard, and best of luck to all my future pilots!"

Yuto Satonosono – Private Pilot Applicant

May 2026

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"The most valuable thing to be about my checkride experience was how well Tama was able to make me comfortable because he could tell and visibly see how nervous I was before starting the checkride. He takes a very good pace and is great at adjusting to your pace."

A Message to Future Applicants

"Come prepared and most importantly, relax"

Micah Friel - Private Pilot Applicant

June 2026