Daniel Boyd Starnes - Commercial Pilot, Senior Parachute Rigger

Daniel Starnes is an FAA-certified pilot and remote pilot based in Sagle, ID. Daniel Boyd Starnes holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), Rotorcraft Helicopter, Instrument (type unspecified), and Airplane Single-Engine Sea (ASES) ratings. This certificate includes type rating for the S-70, 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. Daniel holds a Remote Pilot certificate with Weight and Balance and Chest Parachute Rigger ratings. 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. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through November 2025. The FAA airman records for Daniel Starnes are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.