Edward Earl Winchester - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Remote Pilot

Edward Winchester is an FAA-certified pilot, flight instructor, and remote pilot based in Reno, NV. Edward Earl Winchester holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Glider rating. 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. Edward holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Airplane Single-Engine and Glider 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. Edward 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. They hold a BasicMed medical qualification. The FAA airman records for Edward Winchester are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.