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Eric Haupt
Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)
FAASTeam Representative
Nationwide Testing
+1 (206) 458-1295
ericshaupt@hotmail.com
Nationwide testing and certification activities.
Actively promoting aviation safety through outreach to the aviation community.
Professionally flying the B-747.

Testing Authorizations ASEL and GLI
Private Pilot
Private pilot certification tests and additional aircraft rating tests.
Commercial Pilot
Commercial pilot certification tests and additional aircraft rating tests.
Flight Instructor
Practical tests for the renewal and reinstatement of flight instructor certificates and additional ratings.
Authorized to issue flight instructor renewals, reinstatements, and additional ratings on the basis of practical tests only.
Flight Instructor Initial
Practical tests for the initial issuance, renewal, and reinstatement of flight instructor certificates and additional ratings.
Authorized to issue initial flight instructor certificates, renewals, reinstatements, and additional ratings on the basis of
practical tests only.
Resources
Any training and aeronautical experience that is used by airmen to
meet the requirements for a certificate and/or rating
under 14 CFR Part 61 must be documented in a reliable record.
ASEL
14 CFR Part 61 Subpart E - Private Pilots
Ground Training Record 14 CFR 61.105(b)
Ground Training Record 14 CFR 61.107(b)(1)
AC 61-65 (current version)
14 CFR Part 61 Subpart F - Commercial Pilots
Ground Training Record 14 CFR 61.125(b)
Ground Training Record 14 CFR 61.127(b)(1)
Ground Training Record 14 CFR 61.107(b)(1)
AC 61-65 (current version)
GLI
14 CFR Part 61 Subpart E - Private Pilots
Ground Training Record 14 CFR 61.105(b)
Ground Training Record 14 CFR 61.107(b)(6)
Logbook Entries: 14 CFR Part 61 Subpart E for Private Pilot Glider (Initial)
Logbook Entries: 14 CFR Part 61 Subpart E for Private Pilot Glider (Additional Category Rating)
AC 61-65 (current version)
14 CFR Part 61 Subpart F - Commercial Pilots
Ground Training Record 14 CFR 61.125(b)
Ground Training Record 14 CFR 61.127(b)(6)
Logbook Entries: 14 CFR Part 61 Subpart F for Commercial Pilot Glider (Additional Category Rating)
AC 61-65 (current version)
14 CFR Part 61 Subpart H - Flight Instructors
Logbook Entries: 14 CFR Part 61 Subpart H for Flight Instructor Glider (Additional Category Rating)
AC 61-65 (current version)
DPE Outreach
Webinars sponsored by FAASafety.gov
CFI/DPE Glider Forum
Wednesday, August 6, 2026, 0300 UTC
Logbook Entries 14 CFR Part 61 Subpart E for Private Pilot Glider (Additional Category Rating)
Friday, April 24, 2026, 0200 UTC
Logbook Entries 14 CFR Part 61 Subpart C and E for Private Pilot Glider (Initial)
Friday, February 20, 2026, 0300 UTC
Logbook Entries 14 CFR Part 61 Subpart C and E for Private Pilot Glider (Initial)
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 0300 UTC
WINGS - Pilot Proficiency Program
Request credit for the satisfactory completion of a Practical Test.
FAASafety.gov
Last updated on Sunday, September 15, 2026, 1500 UTC