These Guys Are GOOD
The National Association
of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a
significant aviation accomplishment on the part of these very
special aviation educators. Recently, they were all accredited as
Master Instructors by NAFI, their professional aviation education
association.
To help put this achievement in its proper perspective, there
are approximately 90,000 CFIs in the United States. Fewer than 500
of them have earned Master accreditation thus far. As a measure of
the prestige conferred by this title, the last eleven FAA National
Flight Instructors of the Year were Master CFIs. In addition, the
FAA has approved the accreditation as an alternate means for CFIs
to renew their flight instructor certificates.
The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation
recognized by the FAA that is earned by a candidate through a
rigorous process of continuing professional activity and peer
review. Much like a flight instructor's certificate, it must be
renewed biennially. This process parallels continuing education
regimens used by other professionals to enhance their knowledge
base while increasing their professionalism. Simply put, the Master
Instructor designation is a means by which to identify those
outstanding aviation educators, those "Teachers of Flight," who are
demonstrating an ongoing commitment to excellence, professional
growth, and service to the aviation community.
Aviation educators who earned the "Master" title during December
are:
RENEWALS
Christopher Timothy
"Chris" Anderson, Master CFI (Renew:
26Dec06)
Janesville, WI
E-mail: AV8@ticon.net
Christopher Anderson recently earned his Master CFI accreditation
for the 4th time. Chris flies with Midwest Express and is the
president of Progressive Air at Janesville's Southern Wisconsin
Regional Airport (JVL). He also serves as a FAASTeam rep and pilot
examiner for the FAA's Milwaukee FSDO.
Gary William Kiteley, Master CFI (Renew:
26Dec06)
Auburn, AL
E-mail: KitelGW@bellsouth.net
Gary Kiteley recently renewed his Master CFI accreditation. Gary
was the chief flight instructor with Auburn University at
Auburn-Opelika Airport (AUO) and is executive director of the
Council on Aviation Accreditation (CAA). He is also a consultant
with K & K Aviation and a pilot examiner for the FAA's
Birmingham FSDO.
Joel David Weaner, Master CFI ( Renew: 18Dec06
)
Jacksonville, FL
E-mail: Joel@BeachBanners.com
Joel Weaner recently renewed his Master CFI accreditation. Joel is
an independent flight instructor and owner of Beach Banners (www.BeachBanners.com)
at Craig Airport (CRG). He also provides airborne traffic reports
for local radio and TV stations and serves as a FAASTeam rep for
the FAA's Orlando FSDO.
INITIALS
Michael Joseph Floriani, Master CFI & Master
GI ( Initial: 18Dec06 )
Downingtown, PA
E-mail: MFloriani@verizon.net
Michael Floriani recently earned his Master CFI and Master Ground
Instructor accreditations. Michael is an instructor with Chester
County Aviation (www.ChesterCountyAviation.com),
a Cessna Pilot Center at Chester County Airport (04N). He also
works with AOPA's Airport Support Network and is a FAASTeam rep
with the FAA's Philadelphia FSDO.
George Richard Munson, Master CFI ( Initial:
12Dec06 )
Westhampton, MA
E-mail: GMunson@FlyBAF.com
George Munson recently earned his Master CFI accreditation. George
is the chief pilot and owner of AD UP Aviation (www.FlyBAF.com), a
flight school located at Westfield's Barnes Municipal Airport
(BAF). He specializes in flight training but also provides scenic
air tours and aerial advertising services.
Dwain Paul Watson, Master CFI ( Initial:
18Dec06 )
Grand Junction, CO
E-mail: WatsonDP@starband.net
Dwain Watson recently earned his Master CFI accreditation. Dwain is
the chief flight instructor with Strand Flying School (www.StrandFlying.com)
at Grand Junction's Walker Field (GJT). He also serves with the
Colorado Wing of the Civil Air Patrol as a check pilot and a check
pilot examiner.