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Robert.Wade.Van Meter Last Visit: 10.26.2008

Experienced mountain pilot and flight instructor with airplane focus. DPE for airplanes: Sport Pilot through ATP, including CFI.

I'm located in helena, Montana

Certificates:    Pilot, Flight Instructor, Ground Instructor and Mechanic.

Certificate Levels:   Airline Transport Pilot.

Certificate Ratings:    Airframe, Airplane Single Engine Land, Airplane Single and Multiengine, Airplane Multiengine Land, Rotorcraft-helicopter, Instrument Helicopter, Instrument Airplane and Helicopter and Instrument Airplane.

Flight Instruction Rate:   $60.00 non turbine, $75.00 turbine

Ground Instruction Rate:   $50.00

Instruction Material:    Jeppesen, ASA, Gleim, Sportys and FAA.

Military Experience:   2500 hours rotorcraft - non combat

Airline Experience:   None

Associations:    Aircraft Owner and Pilot Association (AOPA) and National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI).

Operate Airports:   KHLN, KBZN, KGPI, KMSO

Awards of Merit:   MT Aviation Instructor of the Year - 2006, DPE since 1981

Flight/Flight Instruction Experience
Flight Instructor since 1977 with more than 3500 hours instruction given. Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) since 1981. 14,000 total hours, most of which have been in mountainous areas. Experienced in high density airspace areas and Caribbean.

Educational Background
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Master of Aeronautical Science with Safety emphasis.

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