1. The PROFESSIONAL CFI IN THE 21 ST CENTURY

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

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

4. 21 st CENTURY….. CHOICES, CHOICES, CHOICES  Where you instruct…..  Who you instruct…..  What you instruct…..  What equipment you use…..

5. 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…..

6. Be proficient with…..  E-mail  Online safety courses  CDs and DVDs  Aviation websites  www.FAASafety.gov www.FAASafety.gov

7. NAFI’s mission is…..

8. 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.

9. …to establish and promote a high level of professionalism..…

10. Provide the tools: Master Instructor accreditationMaster Instructor accreditation www.NAFInet.orgwww.NAFInet.orgwww.NAFInet.org

12. Provide the tools: Master Instructor accreditationMaster Instructor accreditation www.NAFInet.orgwww.NAFInet.orgwww.NAFInet.org www.NAFIMasters.orgwww.NAFIMasters.orgwww.NAFIMasters.org

14. Provide the tools: Master Instructor accreditationMaster Instructor accreditation www.NAFInet.orgwww.NAFInet.orgwww.NAFInet.org www.NAFIMasters.orgwww.NAFIMasters.orgwww.NAFIMasters.org Mentor, e-Mentor & Flying “Ask the Masters” network Seminars & training Seminars & training Insurance & professional discounts

15. 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

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

17. 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)

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

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

20. 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

21. Flight Instructor Hall of Fame

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

23. 2005 Eggspuehler Award MCFI Nick Frisch

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

25. 2005 Spirit of Instruction CFI Ken Hopf

26. 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

27. 2006 Flt Specialist of the Year MCFI / MGI Ron Galbraith

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

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

30. 2007 Nat’l CFI of the Year MCFI-MGI Mike Gaffney

31. Sandy & JoAnn Hill NAFI Masters NAFI Masters Longmont CO Longmont CO 303-485-8136 NAFIMasters@aol.com or Info@NAFIMasters.com

32. And don’t forget….. “Take Your Kid to Work Day” Next Wednesday is