Proud to review my first checkride with Galen Anderson. He provides a safe space to articulate required material on the ground and in the plane. It’s pleasurable to leave a checkride where you walk out knowing more than when you came in as well. Simply interacting with him is a positive experience. Giving a 5 Star isn’t enough. Galen is fair and safe.

My third checkride with Galen, each one more enjoyable than the last. You always come away with a fresh perspective and extra knowledge. If you come prepared, he’s very thorough and very fair. Could not recommend Galen more highly.

Chris Hartman was fair and down to earth in the way he completes his check ride. I went for an add on rating and he went over more categories than needed in the ACS, but understandably did this so he knew I was retaining information gone over in my previous checkride. Great guy and great DPE.

I highly recommend GNA. Galen Faa DPE was extremely well prepared, especially with the IACRA process, and provided valuable support despite the technical issues. His empathy, clear explanations regarding FAA regulations and recent changes, and his warm welcome made the whole experience both professional and reassuring.

I recently completed my PPL checkride with Chris Hartman. I'm very grateful for Chris' flexibility in scheduling. I had to reschedule twice due to the weather this summer, and both times he was incredibly accommodating and was able to give me a new time that was within one week of the previous appointment. It was a fantastic, professional experience, and I absolutely recommend Mr. Hartman to any other pilots looking to take their exams.

Great experience with Galen. He was patient, professional, and created a low-stress environment. He clearly explained what to expect and was extremely personable throughout. Highly recommend booking your checkride with him!

I did my CFI Initial with Galen and he really turned something that was very stressful into something that was enjoyable. He was also very professional and cares about safety and wants you to succeed!

Commercial Multi Engine checkride with Galen today! Galen is a very professional DPE with your best interest always at mind. Study hard, and you will be more than fine. Thanks again Galen!

Galen knows how to make something that is stressful fun! My expereince with Galen was nothing but amazing and professional! It was a wonderful expereince and I plan to do all my checkrides with him!!!

I completed my CFI-Initial checkride with Galen a few days ago. The entire experience with Galen, from start to finish was outstanding. When I was looking for a DPE in late spring, he was the only one who reach back out to help schedule me and got me on his schedule immediately. We had multiple reschedules due to weather, maintenance and my readiness and he was immediately accessible and flexible to reschedule. His professional manner and approach made for a calming environment, and I found my checkride to be enjoyable (that does not mean you should not be prepared). He was supportive and engaging and that helped me manage my stress. I cannot recommend Galen highly enough and will definitely have my CFI-I checkride with him when the time comes.