William Cole Zihala - Private Pilot, Ground Instructor, Remote Pilot

William Zihala is an FAA-certified pilot, remote pilot, and ground instructor based in Hot Springs, AR. William Cole Zihala holds a Private Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) and Instrument Airplane 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. William 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. William 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 First Class medical, valid through April 2025. The FAA airman records for William Zihala are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.