Lee Kunani Apaka - Private Pilot, Mechanic, Remote Pilot

Lee Apaka is an FAA-certified pilot, remote pilot, and aircraft mechanic based in Fairfield, CA. Lee Kunani Apaka holds a Private Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) and Airplane Single-Engine Sea (ASES) ratings. A Private Pilot certificate authorizes the holder to fly aircraft for personal and recreational purposes, carry passengers, and share operating expenses. Private pilots may not fly for compensation or hire. Lee 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. Lee 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). Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Third Class medical, valid through November 2019. The FAA airman records for Lee Apaka are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.