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DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner)
An experienced pilot designated by the FAA to conduct practical tests (checkrides) for pilot certificates and ratings. DPEs evaluate applicants on behalf of the FAA Administrator.
Related Terms
- E6B Flight ComputerA circular slide rule used by pilots for flight planning calculations including true airspeed, wind correction angle, fuel burn, distance, and time. Modern electronic versions exist, but the manual E6B remains a standard training tool.
- EFB (Electronic Flight Bag)An electronic device or application used by pilots for charts, airport diagrams, weather, flight planning, and document reference in place of paper materials. Student pilots commonly use EFBs to find ATIS frequencies, NOTAMs, and Chart Supplement data.
- ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter)A radio transmitter that activates after a crash to help search-and-rescue locate the aircraft. ELT batteries and inspections are part of the AV1ATE currency checks pilots verify before flight.
- EndorsementA written instructor authorization in a pilot's logbook that grants specific privileges, such as solo flight in a make and model or solo cross-country. Student pilot endorsements under 14 CFR 61.87 and 61.93 must match the aircraft and operation, and the 90-day solo endorsement expires and must be renewed.