Martin Andrew Makela - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Flight Instructor, Flight Instructor, Flight Instructor, Ground Instructor, Ground Instructor, Ground Instructor, Ground Instructor, Remote Pilot, Remote Pilot, Remote Pilot, Remote Pilot

Martin Makela is an FAA-certified pilot, flight instructor, remote pilot, and ground instructor based in Seattle, WA. Martin Andrew Makela holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), Airplane Single-Engine Sea (ASES), and Instrument Airplane 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. Martin holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Airplane Single-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. Martin holds a Remote Pilot certificate with Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) rating. 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. Martin holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through February 2018. The FAA airman records for Martin Makela are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.