The PROFESSIONAL CFI IN THE 21 ST CENTURY

Presented by NAFI JO ANN HILL NAFI Vice President SANDY HILL NAFI Vice President

THE PROFESSIONAL CFI ….. a profile  Good teacher & communicator  Proficient pilot  Safety advocate  Ethical service provider  Continuous learner  Mentor & role model

21 st CENTURY….. CHOICES, CHOICES, CHOICES  Where you instruct…..  Who you instruct…..  What you instruct…..  What equipment you use…..

THE 21 ST CENTURY CFI …..an expanded profile  Resource on current issues  Advocate for general aviation  Proficient with aviation technology  Utilizing new methods / materials  Savvy marketing skills  Computer literate…..

Be proficient with…..   Online safety courses  CDs and DVDs  Aviation websites 

NAFI’s mission is…..

NAFI’s MISSION… iiiis 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..…

Provide the tools: Master Instructor accreditationMaster Instructor accreditation

Provide the tools: Master Instructor accreditationMaster Instructor accreditation

Provide the tools: Master Instructor accreditationMaster Instructor accreditation Mentor, e-Mentor & Flying “Ask the Masters” network Seminars & training Seminars & training Insurance & professional discounts

Provide opportunities: Partner with FAA & IndustryPartner with FAA & Industry Sport Pilot initiative, tests, PTSSport Pilot initiative, tests, PTS FITS (FAA-Industry Trng Standards)FITS (FAA-Industry Trng Standards) Nat’l Safety Program (FAASTeam)Nat’l Safety Program (FAASTeam) New FAA WINGS programNew FAA WINGS program Flight training materialsFlight training materials

...and to provide recognition for their contributions to aviation safety, education and training.

NAFI Recognitions  Master Instructor accreditation  National CFI Hall of Fame  Jack J Eggspuehler Award  Spirit of Instruction Award  Flight Specialist of the Year  Gen Aviation Awards (CFI of the Year)

Master Instructor Accreditation Recognizes aviation educators Sets professional standards CFI renewal Gold seal Part 141 Chief & Ass’t Chief renewal

“Meet the Masters” Breakfast FAA Administrator Marion Blakey & MCFI Susan Parsons (AFS-800)

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR HALL OF FAME  recognizes individuals who have made significant regional or national-level contributions to aviation education  recognizes individuals who have made significant regional or national-level contributions to aviation education

Flight Instructor Hall of Fame

JACK J EGGSPUEHLER AWARD  in recognition of an ongoing commitment to flight instructor professionalism and quality aviation education

2005 Eggspuehler Award MCFI Nick Frisch

Robert E Wright SPIRIT OF INSTRUCTION  presented to CFIs and other aviation educators for exceptionally meritorious or heroic aviation actions

2005 Spirit of Instruction CFI Ken Hopf

FLIGHT SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR  presented to CFIs who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to NAFI and Flight Instructor Headquarters (FIH) at AirVenture and Sun ‘n Fun

2006 Flt Specialist of the Year MCFI / MGI Ron Galbraith

CFI, AMT, Avionics Tech & FAASTeam Rep of the Year

GENERAL AVIATION AWARDS  FAA / Industry recognition of active aviation professionals to reward ongoing excellence and significant contributions

2007 Nat’l CFI of the Year MCFI-MGI Mike Gaffney

Sandy & JoAnn Hill NAFI Masters NAFI Masters Longmont CO Longmont CO or

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