Richard Blake Shatto - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor

Richard Shatto is an FAA-certified pilot and flight instructor based in Penngrove, CA. Richard Blake Shatto holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter, Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), and Instrument Airplane ratings. This certificate includes type rating for the SK-64, authorizing the holder to serve as pilot in command of this aircraft type. 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. Richard holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter 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. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through May 2026. The FAA airman records for Richard Shatto are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.