The Flight Instructor Hall of Fame has inducted Max Trescott as its 2026 honoree. Recognized for his extensive aviation education contributions and decades of dual instruction, Trescott joins an elite group of aviation educators with a dedication to safe flight.
National Association of Flight Instructors
New Leader for National Association of Flight Instructors Named
Brian Wynne takes over as NAFI executive director after nine years as president and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI).
New Flight Training Summit Set to Launch in 2026
The new Ascend Flight Training Summit replaces the annual National Association of Flight Instructors annual summit, with an emphasis on educational sessions.
Veteran CFIs to join Instructor Hall of Fame
Two long-time safety advocates, Doug Stewart and Tim Tucker, will be inducted into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.
Washington D.C. pilot wins King Schools/NAFI scholarship
Eric Heigis will use the scholarship to become a certified flight instructor and plans to continue to pay it forward, dedicating his time to Young Eagles and the Civil Air Patrol — both as an orientation pilot and as an instructor for cadets and senior members.
Nominations open for 2024 Flight Instructor Hall of Fame
Nominations for the 2024 Flight Instructor Hall of Fame are open until April 30, 2024.
Partnership aims to enhance safety in flight training
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has partnered with MyGoFlight|Flight Flix, a designer and manufacturer of aviator flight gear, including inflight camera equipment to offer discounts on inflight cameras to CFIs.
Powley inducted into Flight Instructor Hall of Fame
“We are honored to induct Lt. Col. Powley into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame,” said NAFI Chairperson Karen Kalishek. “His lifelong dedication to flight instruction and aviation safety has touched thousands of lives and serves as an inspiration to flight instructors everywhere.”
Inaugural CFI Summit set for 2023
The inaugural NAFI Summit will bring the flight instruction community together “to share best practices, relevant business skills, instructional techniques, and networking opportunities.”