DPEs in South Dakota
6 FAA-listed Designated Pilot Examiners across 6 cities in South Dakota. Contact info is pulled from the FAA Designee Management System — free AviPrep account required to view phone and email.
What is a DPE?
A Designated Pilot Examiner is an FAA-authorized examiner who administers practical tests — checkrides — on behalf of the FAA. After a successful oral exam and flight test, the DPE issues your pilot certificate or rating. DPEs are private examiners (not FAA employees) and set their own fees, typically $800–$1,200 per checkride depending on the certificate and aircraft.
In South Dakota, contact a DPE directly to schedule. Most DPEs book several weeks out, so reach out as soon as you have a target checkride window.
All DPEs in South Dakota
BROOKINGS (1)
SHELDON ANDREW RASMUSSEN
BROOKINGS, SD
MADISON (1)
Morris Alan Riggin
MADISON, SD
Renner (1)
RICK VANDERWEIDE
Renner, SD
SIOUX FALLS (1)
KAY ANN WEST
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Sioux Falls (1)
Tucker Ulmer
Sioux Falls, SD
Spearfish (1)
Michael Duane Rath
Spearfish, SD
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