Merrill Lee Gardiner
Career Highlights
- Holds Private Pilot certificate
- Holds Third-Class FAA medical certificate
Aircraft Registered to This Address1 aircraft
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Nearby Airports
Distances calculated from the centroid of Traverse City, MI.
Estimated Flight Hoursestimate
Private pilot certificate requires 40 hours minimum (35 under Part 141). Most private pilots accumulate 100–300 hours over their flying life. This is an estimate; the pilot can override by claiming the profile and reporting actual logged hours. Pilots holding private pilot certificates typically log within this range, but individual totals vary widely.
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Certificates & Ratings
Medical Certificate
Medical certificate dates are sourced from the FAA Airmen Certification Database and are for informational purposes only.
Certification Summary
Merrill Lee Gardiner holds a Private Pilot certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is based in Traverse City, Michigan. This pilot holds a third-class medical certificate.
About Private Pilot Certificates
A Private Pilot certificate allows the holder to fly aircraft for personal and recreational purposes and to share operating expenses with passengers. Private pilots must complete a minimum of 40 hours of flight time (35 under Part 141) and pass a knowledge test and practical exam under 14 CFR Part 61.
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FAA registry data last refreshed April 2026.