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Howard Clifton Smiley

Bridgewater, Va
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1 of 1,447 commercial pilots in Virginia
Among the top quartile most senior commercial pilots in Virginia
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Career Highlights

  • Holds Commercial Pilot certificate — qualified to fly for compensation

Nearby Airports

Nearest airport
VBWBridgewater Air Park
Bridgewater, VA
1.6mi
Nearest towered airport
CHOCharlottesville-albemarle
Charlottesville, VA
32.7mi

Distances calculated from the centroid of Bridgewater, VA.

Estimated Flight Hoursestimate

250–1,500
hours

Commercial certificate requires 250 hours minimum (190 under Part 141). Range reflects entry-level commercial through pre-ATP totals. This is an estimate; the pilot can override by claiming the profile and reporting actual logged hours. Pilots holding commercial pilot certificates typically log within this range, but individual totals vary widely.

Certificates & Ratings

Commercial - Pilot
P/GL

Certification Summary

Howard Clifton Smiley holds a Commercial certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is based in Bridgewater, Virginia.

About Commercial Pilot Certificates

A Commercial Pilot certificate allows the holder to be compensated for flying. Commercial pilots must have at least 250 hours of flight time and pass both a knowledge test and a practical exam. This certificate is required for careers including charter flying, aerial photography, banner towing, and crop dusting under 14 CFR Part 61.

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FAA registry data last refreshed April 2026.