Private • Instrument • Commercial Airplane
Business Jet Pilot (Embraer Phenom 300)
Las Vegas, Nevada & Honolulu, Hawaii
Private • Instrument • Commercial Airplane
Business Jet Pilot (Embraer Phenom 300)
Las Vegas, Nevada & Honolulu, Hawaii
Naoya “Tama” Tamanaha is a U.S.-based Business Jet Pilot and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), based in Las Vegas, Nevada and Honolulu, Hawaii.
Currently serving as a Business Jet Pilot flying the Embraer Phenom 300 in Part 91/135 operations while conducting FAA practical tests (checkrides).
With extensive experience in flight instruction, evaluation, and real-world operations, his work focuses on bridging training and operational decision-making.
The FAA checkride is not a test of memorization.
It is an evaluation of your ability to operate safely,
make sound decisions, and manage risk in real-world situations.
The focus is not on how much you know,
but how effectively you can apply that knowledge.
Preparing for a checkride?
Review the Checkride Guide and eligibility requirements before scheduling.
Every practical test is conducted in accordance with FAA regulations, policies, and the Airman Certification Standards (ACS).
FAA practical tests conducted under ACS standards, focused on real-world decision-making, applicant readiness, and professional evaluation.
Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor Renewal, and Ground Instructor
Clear explanation of FAA evaluation standards, scenario-based testing, and what applicants are expected to demonstrate during a checkride.
Helping international pilots and organizations understand and succeed within the U.S. aviation system.
Aviation consulting and advisory services based on real-world operational experience, including training strategy, evaluation systems, and pilot development.
Available for aviation education programs, DPE standardization consulting, training system development, and professional advisory services.