National Association of Flight Instructors
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The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) is a United States professional organisation for flight instructors. Founded in 1967, NAFI is dedicated exclusively to "raising and maintaining the professional standing of the flight instructor
in the aviation
community". In 1995 it became an affiliate of the Experimental Aircraft Association
(EAA). NAFI is governed by a board of directors composed of eleven members. The organisation works with other groups such as AOPA, EAA
, and the Federal Aviation Administration
. In 2008, Jason Blair became the organisation's Executive Director. NAFI is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
, home of the EAA's AirVenture annual airshow and convention.
In 1997, NAFI completed development of its prestigious Master CFI, 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, an updated version of the program was approved by the FAA. Master instructor accredition is valid for two years.
Flight instructor
A flight instructor is a person who teaches others to fly aircraft. Specific privileges granted to holders of a flight instructor qualification vary from country to country, but very generally, a flight instructor serves to enhance or evaluate the knowledge and skill level of an aviator in pursuit...
in the aviation
Aviation
Aviation is the design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft, especially heavier-than-air aircraft. Aviation is derived from avis, the Latin word for bird.-History:...
community". In 1995 it became an affiliate of the Experimental Aircraft Association
Experimental Aircraft Association
The Experimental Aircraft Association is an international organization of aviation enthusiasts based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Since its inception it has grown internationally with over 160,000 members and about 1,000 chapters worldwide....
(EAA). NAFI is governed by a board of directors composed of eleven members. The organisation works with other groups such as AOPA, EAA
Experimental Aircraft Association
The Experimental Aircraft Association is an international organization of aviation enthusiasts based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Since its inception it has grown internationally with over 160,000 members and about 1,000 chapters worldwide....
, and the Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Aviation Administration
The Federal Aviation Administration is the national aviation authority of the United States. An agency of the United States Department of Transportation, it has authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S...
. In 2008, Jason Blair became the organisation's Executive Director. NAFI is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
As of the census of 2000, there were 62,916 people, 24,082 households, and 13,654 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,662.2 people per square mile . There were 25,420 housing units at an average density of 1,075.6 per square mile...
, home of the EAA's AirVenture annual airshow and convention.
In 1997, NAFI completed development of its prestigious Master CFI, 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, an updated version of the program was approved by the FAA. Master instructor accredition is valid for two years.
External links
- National Association of Flight Instructors - Official Website
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