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1. 60th Episode Extravaganza! A World After Full Time Flight Training

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgHappy 60th Episode with brand new opening music and an end to Season 1 of the Podcast!To celebrate we welcome Andrew Kisela and Graham Bostrom to the MRR Pod. Graham and Andrew are prime examples of how flight instruction helps build a solid foundation for accelerating your career to other aspects of aviation, Part 121 Airline and Part 135/91 Corporate flying respectively. They share their thoughts on the aviation industry as a whole, how they achieved their goals in th

Feb 21,2023 53:07

2. What Is a CFI Finishing School?

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgVist San Carlos Flight Center: https://sancarlosflight.com/Join the movement, officially finish your CFI today: https://sancarlosflight.com/training/cfi-finishing-schoolJoin our talk with Dan Dyer of San Carlos Flight Center to discuss their unique program they call "CFI Finishing School." Described as a "deep dive into aerodynamics until you absolutely can understand it, and more importantly can teach it. A program that creates a real understanding, beyond the rote an

Jan 31,2023 45:11

3. Introducing: The Right Seat

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgSend your column questions to [email protected] to know the aviation experts behind NAFI Mentor Magazine’s brand new column, the Right Seat! Labeled as “Dear Abby” for pilots, consider Jen Watson, Dana McIlwain, and Josh Watson as your lifeline when you’re stumped by a question or need some advice.Learn about how this brand new column came to be, how you can participate by getting your questions answered, and what drives each of these three to pursue excellence i

Jan 24,2023 26:26

4. Caution! Helicopter Wake Turbulence w/Ned Parks

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org This is something you either have never or very seldom heard. Several accidents have occurred as a result of helicopter wake turbulence to fixed wing aircraft. This session will the impact of helicopter wake turbulence on fixed wing aircraft both in the VFR environment and the IFR environment. Ned Parks' aviation roots date back to his cousin, Oliver Parks who started the 1st certified aviation school in the US in 1927. He flew UH-1 helicopters in the Army, and has ru

Jan 10,2023 47:43

5. DEADLINE: NAFI/King Schools Scholarship 2023

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Scholarship Information Link: https://kingschools.com/king-schools-nafi-scholarship-information Special Thanks to King Schools for their continued Support of NAFI and our Members!

Jan 03,2023 05:13

6. Stop Talking About Aviation Safety! w/Tom Turner

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Everyone thinks they are a safe pilot. Yet pilots continue to crash airplanes, for the same reasons again and again and again. As instructors, we’re not consistent in how we teach pilots to maximize their chances of an accident-free lifetime of flying. A shift in the way we teach safety concepts can make a huge difference in accident rates.Safety isn’t a strategy, it is an outcome. It is the result of developing and maintaining mastery and command of the airplane, the

Dec 27,2022 59:29

7. 10 Questions with NAFI Chair Karen Kalishek

Join the NAFI family here: www.nafinet.org--------------------------------------------------------------------------Karen Kalishek is a Designated Pilot Examiner, three time NAFI Master Instructor, CFI, CFII, MEI, CFI-G, AGI, IGI, FAA Gold Seal Instructor and FAASTeam Lead Representative. She holds an ATP certificate and has ASES and Glider Commercial privileges. In 2019, Karen was honored to received the National FAASTeam Representative of the Year award. She has held officer positions in and i

Dec 13,2022 23:50

8. Teaching and evaluating the older pilot w/Dr. Victor Vogel

Join the NAFI family here: www.nafinet.org--------------------------------------------------------------------------Age-related changes in cognitive functions essential for flight include perceptual processing, some aspects of memory, and psychomotor control. Cognitive functions not clearly affected by age involve information processing, problem-solving, decision making, and time-sharing. Flight instructors must be able to assess the possible negative effects of aging and assist the older pilot

Nov 29,2022 01:01:46

9. Advice for a future CFI

Join the NAFI family here: www.nafinet.orgMore information on this episode's sponsor King Schools: Kingschools.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------In this episode we talk about a document NAFI sends out to future CFI checkride applicants that has some tips and tricks to instructional success and checkride success. NAFI Program Director discusses these tips and adds some input on what he has found helpful for CFI candidates he has trained previously.

Nov 15,2022 28:06

10. Is Collegiate Flight for You?

Join the NAFI family here: www.nafinet.orgWatch the original interview: TBDMore information on working for Western Michigan University as a flight instructor: https://wmich.edu/aviation/jobs/whycfi--------------------------------------------------------------------------In this episode we talk to former NAFI events contractor and collegiate faculty instructor at Western Michigan University. We talk about the differences between collegiate 141 and other types of flight schools and what might make

Nov 01,2022 43:01

11. Episode 5-0 with Rod Machado

Join the NAFI family here: www.nafinet.orgWatch the original interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJnklO32i0g&feature=youtu.beVisit Rod Machado's website and online storefront at: https://rodmachado.comDon't forget to join Rod Machado’s CFI affiliate program:https://rodmachado.com/pages/rod-machados-cfi-bgi-product-affiliate-program--------------------------------------------------------------------------Today's guest Rod Machado has taught... hundreds to fly from the right seat as

Oct 04,2022 01:03:14

12. Into the Alligator’s Mouth w/Jolie Lucas

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgWatch Full Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQkRLVW6cTILearn More about Joli Lucas Here: https://www.jolielucas.com/index.html-------------------------------------------------------------------------INTO THE ALLIGATOR'S MOUTH: PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONAL FLIGHT MINIMUMS This workshop centers on the psychology of personal minimums. Like any healthy examination of relationships, we will focus on: Why we create them, Why we commit them to paper (or not), When we f

Sep 20,2022 55:26

13. At the Peak of Flight Training: Tales of a Mountain Pilot

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Episode Sponsor: Gleim Aviation (https://www.gleimaviation.com/)Join us for our conversation with Art Hayssen Owner of Hayssen Aviation Mountain Flying Adventures (https://www.mountainflyingtraining.com/) as we discuss tips and advice for learning mountain flying and getting into mountain flying flight instruction. Art shares some of his stories of flying at high altitude airports and what he did to break into the business teaching this type of niche flight instructio

Sep 06,2022 30:08

14. Top Ten Things Every CFI Should Know w/Andrew Dow and Brian Schiff

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgWatch This Presentation on YouTube" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-9Bz_Q8u6AThis Episode's Sponsor Flying Eyes: https://flyingeyesoptics.com/ Enter Discount Code NAFI on checkout to safe 10% off your order!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Flight Instructors are the foundation to the flight training community. The quality, proficiency, knowledge, skill and professionalism of our industry

Aug 23,2022 58:09

15. Collaborative Critique w/Susan Parson and Paul Preidecker

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgWatch this presentation here!Earn FAA Wings Credits for listening: https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/CourseLanding.aspx?cID=546Learn more about the transition from the “Sage on the Stage” teaching model to the “Guide on the Side” method. They will discuss the five steps of effective collaborative critique: Replay, Reconstruct, Reflect, Redirect, and Review.Susan Parson is an active general aviation pilot and Master instructor and serves as Special Assistant, FAA Fligh

Aug 09,2022 50:47

16. Tell Me a Story w/Beth Stanton NAFI Editor

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgCheck out Beth's "Bad Ass Pilot Babes Podcast" HerePilot, Author, Podcaster, and NAFI's brand new Director of Publications and Editor Beth Stanton joins the More Right Rudder Family! Beth shares with us her background, the details of how she became NAFI Editor, and how she feels about working for NAFI.

Jul 26,2022 50:02

17. Special Advice from ATC Controller Andy Watson

Andy Watson, Author of "The Pilot's Guide to Air Traffic Control" shares a special tip for flight instructors in the practice area.

Jul 15,2022 04:39

18. The Pilot’s Guide to Air Traffic Control w/Guest Andy Watson

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgThank you to This Episode's Sponsor Pilotedge! Be sure to join them for SimVenture July 14th through 17th for virtual AirVenture arrival and fun! For more information and to register see: https://www.pilotedge.net/pages/simventure-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Purchase Andy's Book "The Pilot's Guide to Air Traffic Control"www.atcbook.comToday we are joined by Pilot, Author, and Professiona

Jul 12,2022 52:23

19. The FAA Exam- Test for Student or Instructor? with Judy Rice, Fred Nauer, and Mike Thompson

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgWatch the Presentation and Claim your FAA Wings Credits: https://www.mentorlive.site/program/10.htmlDo you feel like a nervous expectant parent when sending your student for an FAA Knowledge Test or Practical Exam? Does your student arrive in a cold sweat, biting nails, and twitching before the exams with performance limiting "checkrideitis"?During this broadcast we will discuss methods to help your student and you gain more confidence when preparing for an FAA Exam. Yo

Jun 28,2022 01:01:33

20. NAFI Drone Safety Day 2022: Risk Management and Bird-Strikes

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org A Special Message from NAFI's UAV Task Force consisting of Bob Meder NAFI Chair Emeritus, Jon Damush CEO of Iris Automation (www.irisonboard.com), and Wayne Bailey Founder of Blue Ridge Mountain Drones (https://blueridgemountaindrones.com/)For more information about Drone Safety Day, see the FAA Website: https://www.faa.gov/uas/events/drone_safety_day

Jun 18,2022 18:12

21. Aviation Innovation and UAS Flight Instruction w/Jon Damush CEO of Iris Automation

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgEpisode Sponsor Pilot PipelineJon Damush is CEO at Iris Automation. Most recently he led new business ventures at Boeing NeXT. Before that he was Chief Growth Officer at Insitu, Inc., a Boeing subsidiary, developing novel aircraft and UAS innovation including detect-and-avoid. He was also a Boeing executive liaison and board observer to SkyGrid, LLC, a joint venture between Boeing and SparkCognition.Prior to Insitu, Jon was the CEO of 2d3 Sensing, and led the successful

Jun 14,2022 36:57

22. We’re Full of Schiff! w/Brian and Barry Schiff

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgWatch the interview on our YouTube Page: https://youtu.be/twtVaqYAf3EEpisode Sponsor: Flying MagazineHosted by NAFI Board Member Brian Schiff is a captain for a major US airline and is type-rated on the Airbus A320, Boeing 727, 757, 767, DC-9 (MD-80), CL-65, LR-JET, and G-V. Schiff’s roots are deeply planted in general aviation where he has flown a wide variety of aircraft (95 types). His total flying time is over 20,000 hours. He is a Gold Seal flight instructor and FA

Jun 01,2022 14:34

23. Special Episode: Interview with NAFI Member Robert Morgan ATC Controller Who Talked a Passenger Through Landing a Plane

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgLast week NAFI Member Robert Morgan #221443 an ATC controller from Florida and also an active CFI helped talk a passenger through landing a Cessna Caravan successfully without previous aviation experience.One of NAFI's core principles is to recognize the amazing achievements of our members and the flight instruction community, and commend Mr. Morgan for his amazing skills as both a ATC controller as well as a CFI.

May 22,2022 14:30

24. What is SimVenture? w/Pilot Edge

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgEpisode Sponsor Pilot Edge, visit their website (www.pilotedge.net) for more information on SimVenture July 14th through 17thFor two years in a row PilotEdge has been proud to present SimVenture which is similar to the flight procedures associated with EAA’s famous EAA® AirVenture® Oshkosh™ ¹ and allows pilots to fly into Oshkosh, with actual Oshkosh air traffic controllers, using a flight simulator.Each year, over 10,000 aircraft flock to Oshkosh, Wisconsin’s Wittman R

May 17,2022 36:23

25. Leveling Up! The Power of a Game-Based Approach to Pilot Development w/Brandon Seltz, and Mark Thompson

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgWatch the full video and claim FAA Wings Credits: https://www.mentorlive.site/program/18.htmlWe’ve all heard the term gamification, but what does that really mean? The science of game design is about leveraging challenge to drive engagement, satisfaction and motivation. Interestingly, game design techniques map incredibly well to flight training.By understanding game mechanics, the building blocks of games, you’ll add to your toolbox a valuable set of techniques to keep

May 03,2022 55:49

26. The Dr. Came Back!

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgWant to watch this interview? Check out our video episodes on our Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCHTLwda_Obb7A57KEz7jwNAFI Board Member Dr. Victor Vogel joins us again to discuss common misconceptions on medications and when, how, and which ones you can and can't take.Dr. Victor Vogel is a board-certified and fellowship-trained medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer prevention and treatment. He obtained his medical degree from Temple Universi

Apr 19,2022 25:12

27. This Episode is GOLD w/Founder of Gold Seal Online Ground School Russ Still

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgWant to watch this interview? Check out our video episodes on our Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCHTLwda_Obb7A57KEz7jw Russ Still Founder of Gold Seal Online Ground School: Russ Still is a career flight instructor holding ATP, CFI/CFII, Gold Seal CFI, and 8-Time Master CFI ratings and certificates. A longtime aerospace author, Russ is based in Atlanta, where he founded the Gold Seal Training Network in 2003. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer S

Apr 05,2022 30:39

28. The Dr. Is IN w/NAFI Board Member Victor Vogel

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgWant to watch this interview? Check out our video episodes on our Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCHTLwda_Obb7A57KEz7jwNAFI Board Member Dr. Victor Vogel joins us to further elaborate on some aeromedical factor topics discussed in his two NAFI Professional Development Program courses. We grill him on common questions you might be afraid to ask your AME about.Dr. Victor Vogel is a board-certified and fellowship-trained medical oncologist specializing in

Mar 22,2022 40:58

29. An International Experiance

Mar 08,2022 36:12

30. Hive Mind Help w/Elizabeth Vulgamore

Have you ever thought of using a Flight Risk Analysis Tool for flight instruction and your students/learners? Elizabeth Vulgamore is looking into just that! We are trying to find out if there is something that CFIs use already for this purpose, or if not, what should be included in the risk analysis list? Please listen and submit your ideas to [email protected] Want to watch this interview? Check out our video episodes on our Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCHTLwda_Obb7A57KEz7jw

Feb 22,2022 10:56

31. The 8’s

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Want to watch this interview? Check out our video episodes on our Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCHTLwda_Obb7A57KEz7jw Join our panel of experienced NAFI flight instructors Elizabeth Vulgamore, Jason Miller (www.learnthefinerpoints.com), Ned Parks, and Jim Pitman (flywithjim.com) as they discuss the commercial maneuvers that flight instructors tend to struggle teaching the most, Lazy 8s and 8s on Pylons. Watch for tips, techniques, and gotchas that ca

Feb 08,2022 37:25

32. The Lord of The Regs w/ATP’s Todd Shellnut

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgVisit ATP Flight School at: https://atpflightschool.com/ Todd Shellnut has been working in the flight training industry for 18 years now, and although he has performed many duties in his field from corporate pilot to FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, he has always found his way back to his true passion of flight instruction. This is Todd's second nomination as a Master CFI, and he also has received other awards such as AOPA's Best Instructor for 2015 and Distinguished Flig

Jan 25,2022 54:40

33. Peter Zaccagnino: Air Racer, Test Pilot, CFI

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgPurchase Pete's Books Relevant and New Cold War here!For more information on Peter, also check out his company Park City Aviators (www.pcaviators.com)“Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Peter Zaccagnino has pursued all things aviation since the beginning. Since earning his undergraduate degree in Aeronautical Engineering, and restoring five airplanes and building three others (including a Lancair Super Legacy), Peter has flown over 23,000 hours in more than 270 aircraft

Jan 11,2022 53:46:16

34. Our Resident Rotor-head w/NAFI Board Member Tom Doral

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgIt is time you get better acquainted with the leadership of the National Association of Flight Instructors, and to do that, what better way than to interview our Board Members to understand their background and what drove their desire to be on the board in the first place.Today's interview is with Tom Doral.Tom Dorl has been flying since he was 16 years old and learned to fly at an Air Force base in New Jersey. It was at this aero club, flying C-152s, that Tom cemented

Dec 28,2021 23:32

35. Telling is NOT Teaching Pt. 2 w/Mike Thompson

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgWatch Mike present this content as part of MentorLIVE: https://www.mentorlive.site/program/7.htmlClaim FAA Wings Credits for this presentation: https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/CourseLanding.aspx?cID=509Chapter 2 Summary. The Learning Process – Learning is Natural, Teaching is an Art, and The Exchange is a Gift (Purchase Mike's Book here)The psychology of learning involves many things including motivation, the learning cycle and communication. In chapter 2 we examine

Dec 14,2021 59:30

36. Telling is NOT Teaching Pt. 1 w/Mike Thompson

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgWatch Mike present this content as part of MentorLIVE: https://www.mentorlive.site/program/5.html Claim FAA Wings Credits for this presentation: https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/CourseLanding.aspx?cID=506Certified flight instructors are rarely educators. Many see instruction as a stepping-stone to the next level of their flight careers and assume that merely telling is the equivalent of teaching. We tell, we show, but we rarely teach—and in failing to do so, we do ou

Nov 30,2021 53:42

37. For The Love of The Sport!

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgView the original presentation here!Co-hosted by NAFI Members Krishnan Swaminathan, Dustin Jones, George Allen and Program Director John Niehaus. Light Sport Aviation seems to be an often ignored segment of our pilot community, and it continues to be misunderstood even by flight instructors. This episode is intended to clear up misconceptions of what LSA is, and promote the positive aspects of what teaching and flying LSA can offer.

Nov 16,2021 39:37

38. Understanding The Experience: A Woman in Aviation w/Kim Lysak Founder of Advancing Aviation

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgThis Episode Sponsor is: Advancing Aviation Top Instructors GroupJohn Niehaus is Director of Program Development of NAFI and is a 135 Training Captain on the Lear 45/75.Kimberly Dawn is a Canadian Class 1 Flight Instructor with international certifications in Aviation Training Management, Advanced Instruction and Virtual Classroom Instruction. Owner of Advancing Aviation and the Facebook Top Instructors and Students Group.

Nov 02,2021 22:54

39. Special Mini Episode: 2021 Flight Instructor Hall of Fame Induction of Greg Brown and John & Martha King

The Hall of Fame's purpose is to recognizes those individuals who have made significant contributions to aviation education and flight instruction while reflecting credit upon themselves and their profession. It highlights the important role flight instructors play as a foundation for the safety of the entire national air transportation system. Each year (with limited exceptions), one or more inductees are selected and honored.For more information or to nominate someone visit: https://www.nafin

Oct 21,2021 12:20

40. The Trials of a New Training Captain/Instructor

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgJohn Niehaus is Director of Program Development of NAFI and is a 135 Training Captain on the Lear 45/75. Brian Schiff is a captain for a major US airline and is type-rated on the Airbus A320, Boeing 727, 757, 767, DC-9 (MD-80), CL-65, LR-JET, and G-V. Schiff’s roots are deeply planted in general aviation where he has flown a wide variety of aircraft (95 types). His total flying time is over 20,000 hours. He is a Gold Seal flight instructor and FAA Safety Team Representa

Oct 19,2021 22:42

41. Be Unique,Specialize w/Max Trescott

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgWatch the video here! About Max: Currently the host of the podcast Aviation News Talk, Max is a general aviation advocate and thought leader. He's passionate about preserving and growing general aviation in the U.S. so that it remains available for future generations. He is the President of the SiliconValleyGA, which protects and promotes General Aviation in California's Silicon Valley. He is the "2008 National Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year."Max graduated f

Oct 05,2021 30:42

42. Mutually Insured Instruction w/Mike Adams

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgAvemco Insurance Company: https://www.avemco.com/ (Ask about the NAFI CFI Liability Insurance Plan ;)Watch the full presentation for FREE and get FAA Wings Credit: https://www.mentorlive.site/program/24.html This presentation uses data and photos from Avemco claims files to highlight claims that occur consistently year after year. Knowing what claims are common will arm you, the CFI, with the information needed so you and your trainee can stay in the “no claim category”

Sep 21,2021 01:00:32

43. Welcome NAFI Legacy Master Instructor Program

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgA NAFI Legacy Master is a flight instructor with proven dedication to the industry by earning five or more MCFI/MGI designations over time. Simply put, if an instructor achieves a minimum of five or more NAFI Master Instructor accreditations, they earn the right to claim Legacy Master status. This designation applies to that individual even if they choose not to renew their Master.The Legacy Master program offers three levels of achievement. Each adds more benefits to t

Sep 20,2021 03:49

44. The Organized CFI w/Marci Katz

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Listen to professional Aviation Organizer Marci Katz as she discusses how organizing different aspects of yourself and your training can help your students progress more efficiently and more successfully.

Sep 07,2021 29:09

45. YOUR Name Has VALUE! w/Mike Jesch

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgWith 40 years of flying experience, including more than 30 in airline flying, Captain Mike brings a wealth of experience to the table. Mike Jesch has been a ground and flight instructor since 1985, and has flown many thousands of hours “In The System.” his (mostly) day job has been with a major airline since 1987, where he has flown as Captain on the Boeing 737 since 2002. But his “real” flying takes place in an IFR-equipped Cessna 182 based at Fullerton, CA, or whateve

Aug 24,2021 34:30

46. Telling a Student No w/Gary ”GPS” Reeves

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Watch the full presentation for FREE and earn FAA Wings Credit here: https://www.mentorlive.site/program/16.htmlThere are many challenges to teaching someone to fly and that includes times when you must say no your student. There are a myriad of reasons why - it can concern your readiness or your student's readiness - but it always concerns safety. If you haven’t had this experience yet, you will.Presented by Gary D Reeves, ATP, from PilotSafety.org, will be an open di

Aug 10,2021 58:24

47. What's Your Type?

Join our panel of experienced NAFI flight instructors Brandon Brown, Nick Schmall, and Evan Youngblood as they discuss how being a CFI helped them prepare and earn their first type rating. Hosted by John Niehaus NAFI Program Director, the panel offers the keys to a successful training experience like only flight instructors can, while offering up words of encouragement for those looking to follow the same path.Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org

Jul 27,2021 45:05

48. Because We Were NOT Inverted

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Join our panel of experienced flight instructors to answer a member submitted question on tips to properly teach "flying straight and level"NAFI Briefing Room: An in-depth interview format with one or more guests covering subject matter that crosses a wide spectrum of topics. Curated by NAFI Staff and Board member, the NAFI Briefing Room video series is both entertaining and educational in today's environment. Briefing room consists of anything from product demonstrati

Jul 13,2021 34:58

49. Straight Talk about Safety w/John and Martha King

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Watch the full presentation for FREE and earn FAA wings credit: https://www.mentorlive.site/program/23.html As flight instructors you have the opportunity to exercise leadership in changing the way the aviation community thinks about, and talks about, aviation safety. The result will be insights that can be life-saving.While discussions about safety are particularly important to general aviation, our current discussions on the subject aren’t particularly helpful or in

Jun 29,2021 49:26

50. Aerobatic Aerobics w/Catherine Cavagnaro

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgCatherine Cavagnaro of Sewanee, Tennessee has been named the 2020 National Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year. Dr. Cavagnaro is a mathematician by training, earning her B.S. in mathematics at Santa Clara University in 1987, and her Ph.D. in mathematics at the University of Illinois in 1995. She serves as Professor of Mathematics and formerly as Chair of the Mathematics Department at Sewanee: The University of the South. In that capacity, she has developed and i

Jun 15,2021 31:20

51. The Possible Turn w/Brian Schiff

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgWatch the presentation for FREE and earn FAA Wings Credit: https://www.mentorlive.site/program/20.htmlThis audio comes from the results of Brian's father Barry Schiff's decades-long research into the subject of turning back towards the runway after experiencing an engine failure shortly after takeoff in a single-engine airplane. Brian discusses techniques for determining when it is safe to do so, and how to practice the maneuver and become proficient at it. Until recent

Jun 01,2021 01:09:55

52. A Talk With New Flight Instructors

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgJoin our panel of new flight instructors Joe Rucinski, Peter Amato, and Jakob Harris. Hosted by Program Director John Niehaus, the panel discusses what inspired them to become flight instructors, and what it is like to be a new instructor in the flight training industry.

May 18,2021 36:37

53. Top Instructors w/Kimberly Dawn

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgVisit Advancing Aviation at: https://advancingaviation.com/Kimberly Dawn is a Canadian Class 1 Flight Instructor with international certifications in Aviation Training Management, Advanced Instruction and Virtual Classroom Instruction. Owner of Advancing Aviation and the Facebook Top Instructors and Students Group.

May 30,2023 29:09

54. 8 Magic Tricks That Can Kill Flight School Business w/Ned Parks

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgWatch full presentation for FREE and earn FAA Wings Credit: https://www.mentorlive.site/program/25.htmlRunning a flight school can be as complex as offering multiple ratings with multiple aircraft and multiple instructors or as simple as a single CFI with one airplane teaching one rating. No matter the size or ratings offered everything you do, say, and show sends a message to the student. The question is what message?Are you sending the message of a well-organized, tho

May 04,2021 01:02:04

55. The Writers Behind The Stories w/Boots

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgThis episode is sponsored by: NAFI Summit 2023--------------------------------------------------------------------This is a special new format for the MRR Podcast, hosted by NAFI Director of Publications and Editor Beth Stanton.With each release of a new Mentor Magazine (every other month), Beth will pick a regular contributing author to join the podcast and discuss their article, as well as their personal journey as flight instructors and what originally brought them t

May 16,2023 48:26

56. A Talk with The Savvy Flight Instructor w/ Greg Brown

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgToday's guest is Greg Brown CFII/MEI/ATP, Greg Brown’s passion for flying is obvious to anyone who knows his “Flying Carpet” column from AOPA Flight Training magazine, or who has read his books, Flying Carpet: The Soul of an Airplane, The Savvy Flight Instructor, The Turbine Pilot’s Flight Manual (with Mark Holt), Job Hunting for Pilots, and You Can Fly!(with Laurel & Tom Lippert.)A licensed pilot since 1972 and a CFI since 1979, Greg was 2000 Industry/FAA National Flig

Apr 18,2021 52:49

57. Special Introduction to Something New!

Hosted by NAFI Director of Publications and Editor Beth Stanton."The Writers Behind the Stories" series will feature guests who author the articles in NAFI's Mentor magazine. With each release of a new Mentor magazine (every other month), you will get to know the people behind the pens as Beth interviews authors on the podcast. You will discover the stories behind the stories as writers discuss how they came up with the ideas for their articles and why they decided to finally write them down. Yo

May 09,2023 04:14

58. A Deeper Dive: Talking Power off 180s Part 2

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgNAFI Briefing Room Ep. 3: Power-off 180's Part 2 An Instructor's Perspective Co-hosted by: NAFI Board-Member Capt. Brian Schiff and Executive Director of the American Bonanza Society's Air Safety Foundation Tom Turner.Thomas P. Turner is Executive Director of the American Bonanza Society Air Safety Foundation. He was a founding member of EAA’s Type Club Coalition, serving as its chairman for two years, is a Life Member of NAFI and is a past NAFI Board of Directors membe

Apr 08,2021 38:25

59. What Do You Claim To Know About Insurance?

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgThis episode is sponsored by: Avemco Insurance Company--------------------------------------------------------------------In this episode we welcome Assistant Underwriting Manager at Avemco Insurance Company Luke Barnette to discuss all things insurance, and more specifically flight instructor liability insurance. What is it? Why should you consider having it? And how to keep yourself protected?We also discuss what happens if you have a claim, and how the process works

May 02,2023 37:45

60. A Talk about Power-off 180s

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgA deeper dive discussion on the testing requirements and common mistakes of the commercial maneuver the power-off 180.Brian Schiff is a captain for a major US airline and is type-rated on the Airbus A320, Boeing 727, 757, 767, DC-9 (MD-80), CL-65, LR-JET, and G-V. Schiff’s roots are deeply planted in general aviation where he has flown a wide variety of aircraft (95 types). His total flying time is over 20,000 hours. He is a Gold Seal flight instructor and FAA Safety Te

Apr 03,2021 15:13

61. Why We Teach What We Teach w/Tom Turner

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgThis episode is sponsored by: NAFI Summit 2023--------------------------------------------------------------------Everything we do learning to fly, we do for a reason—but it’s not always the reason you might think. In this program we’ll look at two Federal regulations and two training maneuvers and explore the real reasons they exist and are taught.The goal is to develop insights that will make it easier to present these topics to your students and clients, and to reinf

Apr 18,2023 01:34:48

62. A Talk With Capt. Brian Schiff

Today's guest is Brian Schiff Brian Schiff is a captain for a major US airline and is type-rated on the Airbus A320, Boeing 727, 757, 767, DC-9 (MD-80), CL-65, LR-JET, and G-V. He is recognized for his enthusiasm and ability to teach in way that simplifies complex procedures and concepts.

Mar 09,2021 13:14

63. So You Want To Start A Flight School? w/Tim Poole

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgThis episode is sponsored by: Sporty'sNAFI members enjoy 20% off of select Sporty's training products and Sporty's eFIRC is free.--------------------------------------------------------------------Starting and running a flight school without losing your shirt can be a challenge. Learn directly from a flight school owner, the secret of his success. Everything from the wild potential of the freedom of part 61 training to the formal and highly regulated career track world

Apr 04,2023 53:21

64. Talking Rotorcraft Flight Instruction

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org As part of our NAFI Briefing Room Series join our panel of experienced NAFI flight instructors Ned Parks, Chris Anderson MCFI, Mick Harper, and Board Member Tom Dorl as they discuss rotorcraft flight instruction and pertinent issues revolving around teaching in helicopters. They also discuss the shared skills for those looking to cross train between fixed wing and rotorcraft.

Feb 23,2021 41:36

65. Smart Foggles: Enter ICARUS Devices

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgThis episode is sponsored by: Sirius XM Aviation WeatherGet a 2 month FREE Trial of XM Aviation weather: aopa.org/siriusxm--------------------------------------------------------------------Today's Guest is Founder and CEO of ICARUS Devices Nick Sinopoli (https://www.icarusdevices.com/). We discuss with Nick what the ICARUS view limiting device is and how he developed the idea and working prototype. Listeners can get a 10% discount of ICARUS devices through April 21st u

Mar 21,2023 41:45

66. A Talk With AOPA’s Christine Mortine

About Christine: She is an active flight instructor, having obtaining her CFI, CFII, MEI, Cirrus Training Center Instructor, as well as SIC in the Citation 500. Christine is a FAA appointed DPE and has joined the AOPA Air Safety Institute as an Instructor for the (FIRC).

Feb 23,2021 17:09

67. It’s Toxic To Be Hypoxic w/Scott Ashton President Aerox Oxygen Systems

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.orgFor more information on Aerox Oxygen Systems and to learn more about their products see: www.aerox.com/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For this episode, we sit down with President and CEO of Aerox Oxygen Systems Scott Ashton to discuss common misconceptions of aviation oxygen, the history of the 12,500 O2 regulation, and why commercially available canned "shots" of oxygen can do more harm than g

Mar 07,2023 47:17

68. Higher & Faster: High Performance & Complex Aircraft w/Philip Mandel

Join the NAFI family here: www.nafinet.orgWatch the original interview: https://youtu.be/hm1BYs_7-PwVisit the episode sponsor Flying Eyes' website: https://flyingeyesoptics.com/--------------------------------------------------------------------------High performance and complex aircraft present challenges both unique and rewarding to transitioning pilots. Teaching pilots to fly these aircraft must be done carefully to provide maximum utility while focusing on safety. This presentation covers th

Oct 18,2022 01:02:16

69. Welcome to More Right Rudder!

Welcome to the NAFI More Right Rudder Podcast! We hope you enjoy our content on the go! If you are not a member, sign up at www.nafinet.org, (there is no requirement to be an instructor to sign up)

Mar 09,2021 05:12

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