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By Steve Hall |
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June 21, 2010 - After an extended period of discussions, EAA and the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) board of directors have agreed that NAFI will become a fully independent organization no later than March 1, 2011.
The National
Association of Flight Instructors is the 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 organization works with other groups such as AOPA, EAA, and the Federal Aviation Administration. |
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In 1997, NAFI
completed development of its prestigious Master CFI, program. In 2008,
Jason Blair became the organization?s Executive Director. NAFI is
headquartered in 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 accreditation is valid for two years.
"We endorse NAFI's
decision to position itself as an independent professional association
for the flight instructor community," said Tom Poberezny, EAA chairman
and president. "Meanwhile, EAA will continue its focus on events and
initiatives aimed at growing participation across the whole aviation
community, such as the recent International Learn to Fly Day, expanded
flight instruction opportunities for youth, and the Learn to |