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William Merle Clapp

Valdosta, Ga

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Career Highlights

  • Holds Commercial Pilot certificate — qualified to fly for compensation
  • Holds Second-Class FAA medical certificate

Aircraft Registered to This Address3 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.

N100SWWilliam M Clapp Clapp-saberwing
2019 • Fixed Wing Single Engine • 1× reciprocating • 2 seats
N120SWWilliam M Clapp Clapp-saberwing
2014 • Fixed Wing Single Engine • 1× reciprocating • 2 seats
N973BPDavis Barry E Pietenpol Big Piet
2009 • Fixed Wing Single Engine • 1× reciprocating • 2 seats

NTSB Records Mentioning a Registered Aircraft

The aircraft listed below appear in NTSB investigation records and were registered at this pilot's address at the time of import. NTSB does not attribute cause to any specific pilot in this listing — see the linked report for details. If a record is attributed in error, claim this profile to flag it.

An aircraft registered at this address — N100SW William M Clapp Clapp-saberwing — was the subject of NTSB investigation ERA25LA070 on December 7, 2024 in Valdosta, Georgia.

Highest injury: serious
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An aircraft registered at this address — N120SW Clapp Saberwing — was the subject of NTSB investigation ERA24LA258 on June 10, 2024 in Valdosta, Georgia.

Highest injury: serious
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An aircraft registered at this address — N973BP Pietenpol Big Piet — was the subject of NTSB investigation ERA19LA228 on July 16, 2019 in Gainesboro, Tennessee.

Highest injury: none
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Nearby Airports

Nearest airport (towered)
VLDValdosta Rgnl
Valdosta, GA
4.7mi

Distances calculated from the centroid of Valdosta, GA.

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
C/ASELC/INSTA
Ground Instructor
G/ADVG/INST
Mechanic
M/AIRFRM/POWER

Medical Certificate

Class
Second Class
Issue Date
Aug 1, 2024
Expiration
Aug 1, 2025

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

Certification Summary

William Merle Clapp holds a Commercial certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is based in Valdosta, Georgia. This pilot holds a second-class medical certificate.

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.