Charles Wesley Drake - Mechanic, Ground Instructor, Senior Parachute Rigger

Charles Drake is an FAA-certified remote pilot, aircraft mechanic, and ground instructor based in Box Elder, SD. Charles Wesley Drake holds a Remote Pilot certificate with Weight and Balance, Chest Parachute Rigger, and Seat Parachute Rigger ratings. A Remote Pilot certificate under 14 CFR Part 107 authorizes the holder to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) weighing less than 55 pounds for commercial purposes, including aerial photography, surveying, inspections, and other professional applications. Charles 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). Charles holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. They hold a BasicMed medical qualification. The FAA airman records for Charles Drake are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.