Michael Anson Whipple - Commercial Pilot, Mechanic

Michael Whipple is an FAA-certified pilot and aircraft mechanic based in Salt Lake City, UT. Michael Anson Whipple holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Balloon rating. 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. Michael holds an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate. An A&P certificate is the most comprehensive FAA mechanic certification, authorizing the holder to inspect, maintain, and repair both aircraft structures (fuselage, wings, control surfaces, landing gear) and engines (reciprocating, turbine, and turboprop powerplants). A&P mechanics are qualified to perform the broadest range of aircraft maintenance, including annual inspections when combined with an Inspection Authorization (IA). The FAA airman records for Michael Whipple are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.