Matthew Angelo Taggard - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor

Matthew Taggard is an FAA-certified pilot and flight instructor based in Lake Katrine, NY. Matthew Angelo Taggard holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter and Instrument Helicopter 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. Matthew 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 December 2026. The FAA airman records for Matthew Taggard are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.