Rune Ellison Duke - Commercial Pilot, Ground Instructor, Control Tower Operator, Remote Pilot

Rune Duke is an FAA-certified pilot, remote pilot, ground instructor, and aviation professional based in Silver Spring, MD. Rune Ellison Duke holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), Instrument Airplane, 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. Rune 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. Rune holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. Rune holds a certificate of type T. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through May 2023. The FAA airman records for Rune Duke are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.