Victoria Dunbar, a Ph.D. candidate at Florida Institute of Technology’s doctoral program in Aviation Sciences, is investigating the factors that could contribute to CFIs becoming complacent. She hopes to identify prevention strategies that could be developed into standards, which could then lead to a reduced risk of CFI complacency and an overall improvement in GA safety. She […]
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SAFE offers instant CFI insurance
For the first time, Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) aircraft liability insurance for CFIs is available almost instantly, without the long, drawn-out paper applications required for most other CFI policies. “SAFE members can now buy SAFE CFI insurance online, pay with a credit card and get confirmation of their new policy almost instantly, […]
CFIs earn Master Instructor designations
Five CFIs earned Master Instructor accreditation in December from Master Instructors LLC. To help put these achievements in their proper perspective, there are approximately 97,000 CFIs in the United States. Fewer than 800 have earned Master accreditation, according to officials. The last 18 National Flight Instructors of the Year or National FAASTeam Representatives of the Year […]
King Schools releases online Helicopter FIRC
Helicopter instructors can now take an online Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) devoted exclusively to their needs developed by King Schools in partnership with the Helicopter Association International (HAI). “Helicopter flying has risks unique to helicopters, but until now flight instructors have not been given a refresher course that helps them coach their clients to […]
New Gleim Flight Instructor Flight Maneuvers book released
Gleim Publications, Inc. has released a new edition of its Flight Instructor’s Flight Maneuvers book. This 5th edition incorporates new features to help CFI candidates pass all portions of their practical test, historically one of the hardest to pass, Gleim officials note. More than 100 pages of new content has been added that includes coverage […]
ASA releases 5th edition of The Flight Instructor’s Manual
Now available is the 5th edition of The Flight Instructor’s Manual, edited by William C. Kershner, based on the original text by his father, William K. Kershner. This revised Fifth Edition is organized so that each chapter serves as a stand-alone reference for a particular phase of instruction, allowing each to be used as “how […]
Latest FAA Safety Briefing online
Now available online is the September/October issue of FAA Safety Briefing, which explores the role of the aviation educator. Articles focus on flight instructor requirements and best practices, as well as the many tools and educational resources that can help sharpen teaching skills.
IMC Club launches new website with a chance to win headset
The new IMC Club International website is up and running, thanks to a generous grant from Hartzell Propeller, and a web design company, Webbright Services. And thanks to the generosity of another IMC Club corporate member, LightSpeed Aviation, if you join the IMC Club or upgrade your membership to full access between now and the […]
Bob Jones taught eastern Idaho to fly
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho Aviation Association (IAA) honored local flight instructor Bob Jones during the May 18-19 Trade Show Aviation Idaho. Jones is 86 years old, still instructing, and as sharp as I wish I were at less than half his age. IAA District 6 Director Mike Hart admitted the IAA was honoring […]