Elwood Robert Gilger Jr - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor

Elwood Gilger Jr is an FAA-certified pilot and flight instructor based in Newark, DE. Elwood Robert Gilger Jr holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter, Instrument Helicopter, Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), and Instrument Airplane 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. Elwood holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter and Instrument Helicopter 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. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through March 2027. The FAA airman records for Elwood Gilger Jr are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.