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2008 News Archive
  • Letter from Tom Poberezny – December 11, 2008

    I’m attaching the recent TBO newsletter dated December 9th from Rich Stowell.Many of you have received this, but I wanted to include it to ensure that all have a copy so that my comments would have proper context.The purpose ... Full Story »
  • NAFI Bylaws Revision Communication

    The Board of Directors of the National Association of Flight Instructors in pursuit of its continuous, ongoing review and in response to recent member requests, is undertaking revision of the Bylaws that govern the ... Full Story »
  • NAFI Board Governance Committee Revising Corporate Bylaws

    The NAFI Board has announced that a thorough revision of its corporate bylaws has begun. At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of NAFI, the Board addressed the concerns of a number of members. Many concerns centered on the ... Full Story »
  • October 2008 Master Instructors

    The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of these very special aviation educators.Recently, they were all accredited as Master Instructors by ... Full Story »
  • NAFI By-Laws Rev Nov 2 2007

    Link to file "NAFI By-Laws Rev Nov 2 2007.pdf" ... Full Story »
  • The Glass, Completely Full

    By Max Trescott, National Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year The 2008 National CFI of the Year, Max Trescott, is a NAFI Master Instructor and Master Ground Instructor. He started flying when he was 15 and completed his ... Full Story »
  • September 2008 Master Instructors

    The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of these very special aviation educators.Recently, they were all accredited as Master Instructors by ... Full Story »
  • GA Awards Program Finds Home at Museum

    For the first time in its 45-year history, the General Aviation Awards Program has a place to call home and a place where the names of the annual recipients of the awards can be publicly recognized and honored. During EAA ... Full Story »
  • NAFI, FAA Pen Safety-Training Agreement

    September 4, 2008 - Pilots may soon get a better, stronger, clearer safety message from their instructors, if a letter of understanding signed this week by the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team (FAASTeam) and NAFI works ... Full Story »
  • NAFI Flight Instructor Hall of Fame Inductees Chosen

    September 4, 2008 - NAFI is proud to announce that this year we have two inductees for the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame.The Hall of Fame Selection Committee has chosen Joan Mace and Charles Fairbanks as this year’s ... Full Story »
  • August 2008 Master Instructors

    The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of these very special aviation educators.Recently, they were all accredited as Master Instructors by ... Full Story »
  • NAFI and EAA Jointly Submit Comments on Proposed Changes to the Sport Pilot Rule

    August 18, 2008 - Last week NAFI working with EAA jointly submitted comments to the FAA's proposed changes to the Sport Pilot Rule this week with the goal of maintaining the original intent of the rule: continuing to reduce ... Full Story »
  • July 2008 Master Instructors

    The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of these very special aviation educators.Recently, they were all accredited as Master Instructors by ... Full Story »
  • Make Sure You Are Covered

    By Bob Mackey, Falcon InsuranceAs a flight instructor, it is important that you consider the type of risks that you open yourself up to by providing flight instruction. After this analysis, you may decide that flight instruction ... Full Story »
  • June 2008 Master Instructors

    The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of these very special aviation educators.Recently, they were all accredited as Master Instructors by ... Full Story »
  • NAFI Flight Instructor Appreciation Dinner

    June 26, 2008 - Sponsored by Global Aerospace, the National Association of Flight Instructors is hosting a flight instructor appreciation dinner on Thursday night during AirVenture2008 (July 31st).The dinner not just for NAFI ... Full Story »
  • Check Fraud Scheme Aimed at Flight Instructors

    June 12, 2008 - Recently, the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has become aware of several instances in the U.S. and abroad in which flight training providers and instructors have been contacted to provide ... Full Story »
  • May 2008 Master Instructors

    The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of these very special aviation educators.Recently, they were all accredited as Master Instructors by ... Full Story »
  • Volunteer for NAFI at the KidVenture Tent for Young Eagles Flight Education Experience

    May 28, 2008 - Volunteer instructors use basic aviation training devices (ATDs) provided by ASA and Elite to give kids the opportunity to partake in a real flight lesson. This is a great opportunity to share your love of ... Full Story »
  • NAFI Announces New Executive Director

    NAFI Announces New Executive Director May 19, 2008 - The National Association of Flight Instructors, an EAA affiliate, is pleased to announce that its search for a new Executive Director has successfully concluded. Jason Blair ... Full Story »
  • April 2008 Master Instructors

    The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of these very special aviation educators.Recently, they were all accredited as Master Instructors by ... Full Story »
  • March 2008 Master Instructors

    The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of these very special aviation educators.Recently, they were all accredited as Master Instructors by ... Full Story »
  • February 2008 Master Instructors

    The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of these very special aviation educators.Recently, they were all accredited as Master Instructors by ... Full Story »
  • 2008 Nat'l General Aviation Award Winners Named

    February 27, 2008 - In each of the past 45 years, the General Aviation Awards program and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have recognized a small group of aviation professionals in the fields of flight instruction, ... Full Story »
  • January 2008 Master Instructors

    The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of these very special aviation educators.Recently, they were all accredited as Master Instructors by ... Full Story »
  • NAFI Seeks Executive Director

    The National Association of Flight Instructors is seeking a dynamic individual for a leadership position as Executive Director of NAFI at EAA headquarters in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.Responsibilities include: Developing and implementing ... Full Story »