Cody Charles Braden - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Repairman - Light Sport Aircraft, Remote Pilot

Cody Braden is an FAA-certified pilot, flight instructor, remote pilot, and aviation professional based in San Angelo, TX. Cody Charles Braden holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), Instrument Airplane, and Glider ratings. 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. Cody holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Airplane Single-Engine and Instrument Airplane 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. Cody 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. Cody holds a certificate of type L. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through October 2026. The FAA airman records for Cody Braden are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.