Bruce Thompson
FAA Designated Pilot Examiner
FAA Checkrides in Southeastern Pennsylvania
Private, Instrument, Commercial (Single Engine Land)
Bruce is a Designated Pilot Examiner providing checkrides in the southeastern Pennsylvania Region.
Bruce has spent his life in aviation, flying both for the military as well as American Airlines. Over his career, Bruce has accumulated over 30,000 flight hours. Now retired from the airlines, Bruce has dedicated himself to helping pilots – like you – achieve their goals.
Aside from his duties as a DPE, Bruce volunteers as an instructor pilot and check pilot for the Civil Air Patrol (CAP)
FAA Checkrides
Ready to schedule?
Please click the button below to send your schedule request to Bruce. Remember, to schedule, you’ll need your IACRA FTN, endorsement for the exam, and certificate data
Things to bring to your checkride
Make sure you bring the following things with you to your checkride:
Pilot Certificate (or student certificate, if applicable)
Medical Certificate
Drivers License or Passport
Pilot Logbooks
Knowledge Test Results
Aircraft Logbooks
Policies and Procedures
Read about Bruce’s checkride policies and procedures here