THE PROFESSIONAL CFI IN THE 21 ST CENTURY
Presented by NAFI SANDY HILL Vice President SANDY HILL Vice President JO ANN HILL Vice President JO ANN HILL Vice President RUSTY SACHS Executive Director RUSTY SACHS Executive Director …a rose between two thorns …a rose between two thorns
THE PROFESSIONAL CFI ….. A PROFILE Good teacher & communicator Good teacher & communicator Proficient pilot Proficient pilot Safety advocate Safety advocate Ethical service provider Ethical service provider Continuous learner Continuous learner Mentor & role model Mentor & role model
EXPANDED PROFILE FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY CFI Resource on current issues Resource on current issues Advocate for general aviation Advocate for general aviation Proficient with aviation technology Proficient with aviation technology Savvy to newest methods / materials Savvy to newest methods / materials Computer literate….. Computer literate…..
FAASTeam & SPANS 896,065 total airmen 896,065 total airmen 301,573 registered SPANS users 301,573 registered SPANS users 33% of all airmen 33% of all airmen 37.8% of all CFIs & GIs 37.8% of all CFIs & GIs 30.9% of all pilots 30.9% of all pilots 17.6% of all AMTs 17.6% of all AMTs As of 1 April 2006
NAFI’s MISSION… to establish and promote a high level of professionalism among aviation educators and to provide recognition for their contributions to aviation safety, education and training.to establish and promote a high level of professionalism among aviation educators and to provide recognition for their contributions to aviation safety, education and training.
…to establish and promote a high level of professionalism..… Master Instructor accreditation Master Instructor accreditation Mentor & e-Mentor Mentor & e-Mentor “Ask the Masters” network “Ask the Masters” network Seminars & training Seminars & training Insurance & discounts Insurance & discounts
...to establish and promote a high level of professionalism….. Partner with FAA & Industry Partner with FAA & Industry Sport Pilot initiative Sport Pilot initiative FITS (FAA-Industry Trng Standards) FITS (FAA-Industry Trng Standards) TAA (Technically Advanced Aircraft) TAA (Technically Advanced Aircraft) Nat’l Safety Program (FAASTeam) Nat’l Safety Program (FAASTeam)
...and to provide recognition for their contributions to aviation safety, education and training. Master Instructor accreditation
Master Instructor Accreditation Sets professional standards Recognizes aviation educators CFI renewal Gold seal Part 141 Chief & Ass’t Chief renewal
“Meet the Masters” Breakfast FAA Administrator Marion Blakey & MCFI Susan Parsons (AFS-800)
...and to provide recognition for their contributions to aviation safety, education and training. Master Instructor accreditation National CFI Hall of Fame
Flight Instructor Hall of Fame
...and to provide recognition for their contributions to aviation safety, education and training. Master Instructor accreditation National CFI Hall of Fame Jack J Eggspuehler Award
2005 Eggspuehler Award MCFI Nick Frisch
...and to provide recognition for their contributions to aviation safety, education and training. Master Instructor accreditation National CFI Hall of Fame Jack J Eggspuehler Award Spirit of Instruction Award
2005 Spirit of Instruction CFI Ken Hopf
...and to provide recognition for their contributions to aviation safety, education and training. Master Instructor accreditation National CFI Hall of Fame Jack J Eggspuehler Award Spirit of Instruction Award Gen Aviation Awards (…..of the Year)
CFI, ASC, AMT & Avionics Tech of the Year
2006 Nat’l CFI of the Year MCFI-A Rich Stowell
2006 Nat’l ASC of the Year MCFI Gene Hudson
2006 Nat’l AMT of the Year Joe Hawkins, A&P IA
2006 Avionics Tech of the Year Terry Markovich
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