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Ralph Edward Lutes

Shipshewana, In
ATPA/B-737A/B-757A/B-767No reviews yet
Among the top 10% most senior airline transport pilot pilots in Indiana
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Career Highlights

  • Holds Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate — the highest level of FAA pilot certification
  • Type-rated in 3 aircraft including A/B-737, A/B-757
  • Holds Second-Class FAA medical certificate

Aircraft Registered to This Address8 aircraft

Matched from the FAA Aircraft Registry by registration address. These aircraft list this pilot's address as the registered owner address — they may be owned individually or jointly with family. Claim this profile to confirm or correct.

N64257Cessna 180k
1977 • Fixed Wing Single Engine • 1× reciprocating • 4 seats
N5905SBeech V35
1966 • Fixed Wing Single Engine • 1× reciprocating • 6 seats
N8647RSchweizer Sgu 2-22ck
1963 • Glider • 2 seats
N3466MPiper Pa-12
1947 • Fixed Wing Single Engine • 1× reciprocating • 3 seats
N9599HHoward Aircraft Dga-15p
1943 • Fixed Wing Single Engine • 1× reciprocating • 5 seats
N64WBoeing B75n1
1942 • Fixed Wing Single Engine • 1× reciprocating • 2 seats
N3343FCessna 182j
1966 • Fixed Wing Single Engine • 1× reciprocating • 4 seats
N296YHoward Aircraft Dga-15p
1946 • Fixed Wing Single Engine • 1× reciprocating • 5 seats

Possibly Affiliated With

The following FAA-certified operators list a business address that matches this pilot's registered address. This may indicate employment or ownership — or could simply be a shared mailing address. Claim this profile to confirm or remove.

Lutes Flying Service Inc
Part 137Shipshewana, Indiana
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Nearby Airports

Nearest airport
IN65Wolfe Fld
Shipshewana, IN
1.5mi
Nearest towered airport
EKMElkhart Muni
Elkhart, IN
22.2mi

Distances calculated from the centroid of Shipshewana, IN.

Estimated Flight Hoursestimate

1,500–12,000
hours

Airline Transport Pilot certificate requires 1,500 hours minimum. Career ATPs often log 5,000–15,000+ hours. This is an estimate; the pilot can override by claiming the profile and reporting actual logged hours. Pilots holding airline transport pilot certificates typically log within this range, but individual totals vary widely.

Certificates & Ratings

Atp - Pilot
A/AMELC/ASELC/ASESC/AMES
A/B-737A/B-757A/B-767
Mechanic
M/AIRFRM/POWER

Medical Certificate

Class
Second Class
Issue Date
Mar 1, 2026
Expiration
Mar 1, 2027

Medical certificate dates are sourced from the FAA Airmen Certification Database and are for informational purposes only.

Certification Summary

Ralph Edward Lutes holds a Airline Transport Pilot certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is based in Shipshewana, Indiana. Ralph Edward Lutes holds type ratings in the A/B-737, A/B-757, A/B-767. This pilot holds a second-class medical certificate.

About Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificates

The Airline Transport Pilot certificate is the highest level of aircraft pilot certification. ATP holders must have a minimum of 1,500 hours of total flight time and meet rigorous knowledge and practical test requirements under 14 CFR Part 61. This certificate is required to serve as pilot in command of scheduled air carrier operations under Part 121.

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FAA registry data last refreshed April 2026.