Ralph Roderic Long - Flight Instructor, Mechanic, Ground Instructor

Ralph Long is an FAA-certified flight instructor, aircraft mechanic, and ground instructor based in Mcminnville, OR. Ralph Roderic Long holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Airplane Single-Engine rating. 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. Ralph 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). Ralph 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 Ralph Long are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.