Airman Information
Clifton Cates is an FAA-certified pilot and ground instructor based in Kilauea, HI. Clifton West Cates 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. Clifton holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through July 2026. The FAA airman records for Clifton Cates are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.
Location
Medical Certificate
Commercial Pilot
- Rotorcraft-Helicopter
- Instrument Helicopter
Ground Instructor
- Advanced
Data Source
Data provided by the FAA Airmen Certification Database. AviatorDB provides a searchable interface to FAA airman certification records, making public data accessible and easy to explore.