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Stay connected and keep learning this May with NAFI’s Special Interest Groups! Join our 11 virtual monthly meetings to share insights, grow your skills, and connect with fellow aviation professionals Note: The New Instructors SIG (May 10) is canceled and will resume June 14

New episode alert! Sarah Staudt talks with Dr. Tony Reed about FAA medical certification updates, pilot mental health initiatives, ADHD pathways, and how instructors can better support safer, healthier aviators. Watch it here: youtu.be/A8MTW5jegko

#MasterInstructorMonday ✈️ The National Association of Flight Instructors proudly announces NAFI member Artur Den has earned accreditation as a NAFI Associate Master Flight Instructor. Congrats!

For years, NAFI has advanced flight instruction through education, mentorship, and advocacy. Now we’re expanding that impact—partnering with Aerosummit to launch Ascend! From operations to instructor growth, we’re helping shape both conversations. Register at LinkTree in bio.

In this episode of More Right Rudder, Mark Pierce shares key advice: don’t skip the briefing and debrief. That’s how students connect the dots, understand mistakes, and improve. Teach less like a checklist, more like a process. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/xz7S3jrqUnQ

Stay connected and keep learning this May with NAFI’s Special Interest Groups! Join our 11 virtual monthly meetings to share insights, grow your skills, and connect with fellow aviation professionals Note: The New Instructors SIG (May 10) is canceled and will resume June 14.

“A TOMATO FLAMES” giving you trouble? Mark Pierce shares a simple way to break down FAR 91.205 into something that actually makes sense. It’s a smarter way to understand 91.205. Not just memorize what you need for safe flight. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/xz7S3jrqUnQ

Instructor quality isn’t accidental—it’s built. It shapes student outcomes, safety, and performance, yet key skills develop outside formal training. That gap takes investment. NAFI is driving the conversation at AeroSummit & Ascend. Join us! Register via our LinkTree in bio!

🚨 LAST CHANCE 🚨 NAFI Hall of Fame nominations close TONIGHT! ⏳ Final call to honor those who’ve made a lasting impact. Don’t wait submit now! Link in bio!

Acronyms aren’t just memory aids they’re decision-making tools! Retired USAF navigator & CFI Mark Pierce breaks down PAVE, the 3P Model, and real-world ADM on More Right Rudder. Watch now: youtu.be/xz7S3jrqUnQ #FlightInstructor #PilotTraining #ADM #MoreRightRudder

General aviation decisions are only as strong as the data behind them. Not every aircraft owner is selected. If you receive an invitation, your response helps ensure general aviation is properly represented. #NAFI #GeneralAviation #AviationData #FlightTraining #FAA

If you’re a CFI, flight school operator, or exploring your next step in aviation AeroSummit and Ascend are built for you. NAFI will be at both, leading conversations and connecting directly with instructors and operators. Registration link is in our LinkTree!

With @AeroSummit, we’re expanding education, broadening access, and creating clearer paths from student → instructor → professional pilot. Same mission. Evolving environment. Ascend reflects that. Register via link in bio.

There is only ONE week left for the NAFI Hall of Fame nomination window is closing soon don’t miss your chance to nominate! This is your opportunity to celebrate excellence, honor dedication, and spotlight those who truly deserve it! Link In bio! #CFI #NAFI #Flighttraining

Why does your airplane drift left on takeoff? Torque, P-factor, and gyroscopic precession team up to test your coordination. Learn more in the new CFI Care by Brian Schiff on our Linktree! Remember the golden rule: more right rudder! ✈️

Mentor is evolving—and so are opportunities for our industry partners. Beyond visibility, our digital platform delivers deeper engagement, stronger interaction, and measurable reach with real audience insights. More connection. More insight. More impact.

NAFI is at AeroSummit & Ascend! We are connecting instructor development, retention, and pilot career pathways. Stronger instructor support means better-prepared students and a stronger training system. Register Now at the link in our Bio!

#MasterInstructorMonday The National Association of Flight Instructors is proud to announce that NAFI member Sam Lindsay has earned accreditation as a NAFI Associate Master Flight Instructor. #NAFI #CFI #MasterCFI #AviationExcellence

We want to thank everyone who stopped by the NAFI booth at Sun ‘n Fun 2026! We’re already looking forward to next year, but in the meantime… we’ll see you soon at AirVenture in just a couple of weeks! #SunNFun #SunNFun2026 #NAFI #AviationLife #Pilots #FlightTraining

April’s Special Interest Groups are here! SIGs are designed to bring instructors together by specialty, to share insights, discuss challenges, and strengthen our profession. Mark your calendar and join your group this month. #FlightInstructor #AviationEducation