Ten CFIs recently earned or renewed their Master Instructor accreditation.
Ritter tapped to head FlightSafety Academy
April 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
FlightSafety International has promoted Nancy Ritter to manager of FlightSafety Academy in Vero Beach, Florida. [Read more...]
First solo: The CFI’s perspective
April 5, 2012 by 2 Comments
First solo — exciting for both the student and the CFI. For me, soloing a student is a source of great joy. I am helping someone fulfill their dream. I hope I never become one of those CFIs who treats first solo as “just another part” of training.
Frasca to be inducted into Instructor Hall of Fame
April 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has announced the selection of Rudy Frasca for induction into the NAFI Flight Instructor Hall of Fame.
King Schools releases two new courses
April 1, 2012 by 1 Comment
While at SUN ’n FUN, John and Martha King of King Schools reported they will release an online Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) by the end of April.
NAFI requests TSA regulation change
March 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has submitted a request to the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) to consider a change to the current Regulation Title 49, Part 1552.23 with regard to the recurrent training requirements for “flight schools.” The proposal would allow flight instructors — which by TSA definition are considered “flight schools” — to bring the timing of their Flight School Security Awareness Training, which is completed yearly, in line with the currency requirements of their flight instructor certificates.
Nine CFIs earn, renew Master Instructor designation
March 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Nine CFIs across the country recently earned or renewed their Master Instructor designations.
Pilot writes thriller
February 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
“Flat Spin,” a new thriller by pilot David Freed, is set to be released in May by Permanent Press.
Scud run results in CFIT
January 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This January 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 2 Serious. Location: Joshua Tree, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The CFI and a student pilot took off on an instructional flight from a non-towered airport at an elevation of 2,464 feet MSL. They planned to fly to a towered airport located at an elevation of 477 feet MSL about 27 miles away. [Read more...]
New flight instructor insurance program launched
January 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) and Avemco Insurance Co. kicked off the New Year by launching a new non-owned insurance program for flight instructors. The new NAFI CFI Insurance Program features expanded professional liability coverage and liability limit options for type-specific aircraft, including traditional single and multiengine aircraft, along with offerings for seaplane, experimental and light sport airplanes. Automatically included is non-owned coverage for personal flying.
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