1. THE PROFESSIONAL CFI IN THE 21 ST CENTURY

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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…..

5. FAASTeam & SPANS www.FAASafety.gov 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

6. 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.

7. …to establish and promote a high level of professionalism..… Master Instructor accreditation Master Instructor accreditation www.NAFInet.org www.NAFInet.org Mentor & e-Mentor Mentor & e-Mentor “Ask the Masters” network “Ask the Masters” network Seminars & training Seminars & training Insurance & discounts Insurance & discounts

8. ...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)

9. ...and to provide recognition for their contributions to aviation safety, education and training. Master Instructor accreditation

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

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

12. ...and to provide recognition for their contributions to aviation safety, education and training. Master Instructor accreditation National CFI Hall of Fame

13. Flight Instructor Hall of Fame

14. ...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

15. 2005 Eggspuehler Award MCFI Nick Frisch

16. ...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

17. 2005 Spirit of Instruction CFI Ken Hopf

18. ...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)

19. CFI, ASC, AMT & Avionics Tech of the Year

20. 2006 Nat’l CFI of the Year MCFI-A Rich Stowell

21. 2006 Nat’l ASC of the Year MCFI Gene Hudson

22. 2006 Nat’l AMT of the Year Joe Hawkins, A&P IA

23. 2006 Avionics Tech of the Year Terry Markovich

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