The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) is a United States professional organisation for flight instructors. Founded in 1967 by Jack Eggspuehler (professor of aviation at Ohio State University Airport at the time) NAFI is dedicated exclusively to "raising and maintaining the professional standing of the

flight instructor A flight instructor is a person who teaches others to operate aircraft. Specific privileges granted to holders of a flight instructor qualification vary from country to country, but very generally, a flight instructor serves to enhance or evaluate ...

in the

aviation Aviation includes the activities surrounding mechanical flight and the aircraft industry. ''Aircraft'' includes fixed-wing and rotary-wing types, morphable wings, wing-less lifting bodies, as well as lighter-than-air craft such as hot air ...

community". NAFI was affiliated with the

Experimental Aircraft Association The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is an international organization of aviation enthusiasts based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States. Since its inception, it has grown internationally with over 200,000 members and nearly 1,000 chapt ...

(EAA) from 1995 until 2010. NAFI is governed by a board of directors composed of eleven members. The organisation works with other groups such as

AOPA The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is a Frederick, Maryland-based American non-profit political organization that advocates for general aviation. AOPA's membership consists mainly of general aviation pilots in the United States ...

, EAA, and the

Federal Aviation Administration The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the largest transportation agency of the U.S. government and regulates all aspects of civil aviation in the country as well as over surrounding international waters. Its powers include air traffic m ...

. Robert Meder is the organization's current chairman. In 1997, NAFI completed development of its prestigious Master CFI, program. 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 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the largest transportation agency of the U.S. government and regulates all aspects of civil aviation in the country as well as over surrounding international waters. Its powers include air traffic m ...

. Master instructor accreditation is valid for two years.
Master Instructor Requirements

References

External links

National Association of Flight Instructors
- Official Website
BY-LAWS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS
- Bylaw, BY-LAWS {{DEFAULTSORT:National Association Of Flight Instructors Flight training 1967 establishments in the United States Organizations established in 1967