Russel Hayden Vercher - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor

Russel Vercher is an FAA-certified pilot and flight instructor based in Dry Prong, LA. Russel Hayden Vercher 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. Russel 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 First Class medical, valid through October 2026. The FAA airman records for Russel Vercher are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.