Richard Edward Thorp - Private Pilot, Flight Instructor, Mechanic, Repairman - Light Sport Aircraft, Remote Pilot

Richard Thorp is an FAA-certified pilot, flight instructor, remote pilot, aircraft mechanic, and aviation professional based in Sugar Land, TX. Richard Edward Thorp holds a Private Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) and Sport Pilot ratings. A Private Pilot certificate authorizes the holder to fly aircraft for personal and recreational purposes, carry passengers, and share operating expenses. Private pilots may not fly for compensation or hire. Richard holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Sport Pilot rating. 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. Richard 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. Richard 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). Richard holds a certificate of type L. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Third Class medical, valid through January 2028. The FAA airman records for Richard Thorp are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.