Christopher Matthew Lifto - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Mechanic

Christopher Lifto is an FAA-certified pilot, flight instructor, and aircraft mechanic based in Canistota, SD. Christopher Matthew Lifto holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter, Instrument Helicopter, and Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) ratings. This certificate includes type rating for the BV-234, 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. Christopher 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. Christopher holds an Airframe mechanic certificate. An Airframe mechanic certificate authorizes the holder to inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft structures, including the fuselage, wings, control surfaces, landing gear, and associated systems such as hydraulics and electrical. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through May 2026. The FAA airman records for Christopher Lifto are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.