Cody Charles Busse - Sport Pilot, Mechanic

Cody Busse is an FAA-certified pilot and aircraft mechanic based in Virginia Beach, VA. Cody Charles Busse holds a Sport Pilot certificate with Sport Pilot rating. A Sport Pilot certificate authorizes the holder to fly light sport aircraft during daytime visual flight conditions. Sport pilots are limited to aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of 1,320 pounds. Cody 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). Cody Busse also holds an FAA Inspection Authorization (IA), the highest level of maintenance certification issued by the FAA. An IA authorizes the holder to perform annual inspections on aircraft, approve aircraft for return to service after major repairs or alterations, and supervise progressive inspection programs. Inspection Authorization holders must meet stringent experience requirements and pass annual refresher training to maintain their authorization. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Third Class medical, valid through June 2026. The FAA airman records for Cody Busse are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.