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The '''National Association of Flight Instructors''' ('''NAFI''') is a nonprofit professional and educational organisation for flight instructors based in the United States. Founded in 1967 by Jack Eggspuehler, a professor of aviation at Ohio State University, NAFI is dedicated exclusively to "raising and maintaining the professional standing of the [[flight instructor]] in the [[aviation]] community." NAFI was affiliated with the [[Experimental Aircraft Association]] (EAA) from 1995 until 2010. NAFI is governed by a thirteen-member board of directors. The organisation works with other groups such as [[AOPA]],<ref>[http://www.aopa.org/summit/news/2009/091107aopa_nafi.html] AOPA announces joint projects with NAFI</ref><ref>[http://www.airportbusiness.com/web/online/Top-News-Headlines/PilotJourneycom-and-NAFI-Announce-Affiliate-Program/1$32523] Affiliate Program for New Students</ref> [[Experimental Aircraft Association|EAA]],<ref>[http://www.eaa.org/news/2009/2009-12-18_nafi.asp] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091222080829/http://www.eaa.org/news/2009/2009-12-18_nafi.asp|date=2009-12-22}} NAFI Lobbies Senators</ref> and the [[Federal Aviation Administration]].<ref>[http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=16042] NAFI responds to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking</ref> Karen Kalishek currently serves as Chair. |
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The '''National Association of Flight Instructors''' ('''NAFI''') was. founded in 1967, NAFI is dedicated exclusively to "raising and maintaining the professional standing of the flight instructor in the aviation community". |
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In 1997, NAFI completed development of its prestigious Master [[Certificated Flight Instructor|CFI]],<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980207183712/http://www.eaa.org/eaanews/pr/mastrcfi.html] EAA Press Release.</ref> program. The first person designated by NAFI as a Master CFI was Greg Brown, a well known flight instructor, aviation author, and AOPA Pilot magazine editor. Since then, NAFI has expanded the program to include ground instructors as well as flight instructors. In June, 2009,<ref>[http://www.aero-news.net/news/genav.cfm?ContentBlockID=a7f2a4a2-dc52-4776-b89b-946faaa58500&Dynamic=1&Range=NOW&FromDate=7/27/2009&ToDate=08/02/2009&Category=/news/genav.cfm] Aero-News Article</ref> an updated version of the program was approved by the [[FAA]]. Master instructor accreditation is valid for two years.<ref>[http://www.nafinet.org/mastercfi/index.html] Master Instructor Requirements</ref> |
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== References == |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.nafinet.org/ National Association of Flight Instructors] - Official Website |
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* [https://www.nafinet.org/assets/nafi%20by-laws%20rev%20nov%202%202007.pdf BY-LAWS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS ] - [[Bylaw|BY-LAWS]] |
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[[Category:Flight training]] |
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Latest revision as of 15:47, 24 November 2023
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) is a nonprofit professional and educational organisation for flight instructors based in the United States. Founded in 1967 by Jack Eggspuehler, a professor of aviation at Ohio State University, NAFI is dedicated exclusively to "raising and maintaining the professional standing of the flight instructor in the aviation community." NAFI was affiliated with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) from 1995 until 2010. NAFI is governed by a thirteen-member board of directors. The organisation works with other groups such as AOPA,[1][2] EAA,[3] and the Federal Aviation Administration.[4] Karen Kalishek currently serves as Chair.
In 1997, NAFI completed development of its prestigious Master CFI,[5] program. The first person designated by NAFI as a Master CFI was Greg Brown, a well known flight instructor, aviation author, and AOPA Pilot magazine editor. Since then, NAFI has expanded the program to include ground instructors as well as flight instructors. In June, 2009,[6] an updated version of the program was approved by the FAA. Master instructor accreditation is valid for two years.[7]