Glen Eugene Crabtree - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Mechanic, Ground Instructor

Glen Crabtree is an FAA-certified pilot, flight instructor, aircraft mechanic, and ground instructor based in Guthrie, OK. Glen Eugene Crabtree holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), Instrument Airplane, and Rotorcraft Helicopter ratings. A Commercial Pilot certificate authorizes the holder to fly aircraft for compensation or hire, including charter flights, aerial photography, banner towing, cargo operations, and other commercial aviation activities. Commercial certification requires a minimum of 250 hours of flight time. Glen holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Airplane Single and Multi-Engine and Instrument Airplane ratings. A Certified Flight Instructor certificate authorizes the holder to provide flight training to student and certificated pilots, including ground and flight instruction, solo endorsements, practical test endorsements, and biennial flight reviews. Glen holds an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate. An A&P certificate is the most comprehensive FAA mechanic certification, authorizing the holder to inspect, maintain, and repair both aircraft structures (fuselage, wings, control surfaces, landing gear) and engines (reciprocating, turbine, and turboprop powerplants). A&P mechanics are qualified to perform the broadest range of aircraft maintenance, including annual inspections when combined with an Inspection Authorization (IA). Glen holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. Glen Crabtree also holds an FAA Inspection Authorization (IA), the highest level of maintenance certification issued by the FAA. An IA authorizes the holder to perform annual inspections on aircraft, approve aircraft for return to service after major repairs or alterations, and supervise progressive inspection programs. Inspection Authorization holders must meet stringent experience requirements and pass annual refresher training to maintain their authorization. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Third Class medical, valid through February 2015. The FAA airman records for Glen Crabtree are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.