Don’t miss our grand entrance!
Join us for orientation and refreshments, and get an insider look at the upcoming presentations.
Welcome Reception:
January 13th
6-7:30pm
Location: ERAU Event Center
Keynote Address
Our keynote presenters will discuss the results of the recently released ARC report, in addition to answering the "why" of how we teach fundamental aviation concepts.
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DPE Panel
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Mentorship and Peer SupportThe participants in this informative session will discuss recent trends related to general aviation certification events.
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Wellness & Mental Health Panel
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Pilot Health and Well-BeingCFIs with clinical expertise will discuss the FAA’s ARC report on Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances, highlighting its recommendations.
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Teaching Engine Failure After Takeoff
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Train the TrainerInsights on teaching when and how to make a safe 180-degree turnback to the field after engine failure – supported by decades of research on “the impossible turn."
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Moving to the Right Seat: Tips for New CFIs
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Mentorship and Peer SupportCongratulations on that CFI certificate! Now the real learning starts! Come learn tips on what it takes to be a successful CFI in and out of the plane.
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Teaching the Captain Mentality
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Mentorship and Peer SupportIn this accelerated pilot hiring environment, mentoring is minimized. Let me introduce the concept of captain mentality: effective leadership skills in and out of the cockpit.
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Death by Deadline
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Train the TrainerWe’ve all heard of “get-there-itis”. We can define it; we’ve experienced it. What about when the “there” is a deadline for a checkride that imposes pressure on the instructor?
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The First Five Hours
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Train the TrainerInitial experiences can make or break a student’s aviation career. Students bring their fears and anxieties to flight training – learn strategies to alleviate these concerns.
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Integrating Health and Well-Being into Safety Management Systems for Flight Instructors
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Pilot Health and Well-BeingIn the high-stress environment of aviation, the health of instructors and their students directly impacts safety. Learn how to integrate comprehensive health and well-being initiatives.
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Hearing Help and Safety for Pilots
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Pilot Health and Well-BeingHearing acuity diminishes over time, and it diminishes with prolonged exposure to noise. For pilots this can potentially lead to unsafe flying conditions.
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A Matter of Trust: The CFI as a Learner
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Train the TrainerWhat if you encounter a mentor or peer that betrays your trust? This presentation will explore the dynamics of the professional CFI seeking support from another professional CFI.
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Dinner, with Speech by John & Martha King
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Train the TrainerJohn and Martha King have taught more pilots than anyone in the history of aviation. Through their video lessons, King Schools has delivered millions of courses to pilots in training.
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FAA Update Briefing
Topic / Theme:
Train the TrainerRepresentatives from the FAA will showcase important updates and initiatives important to the flight training community.
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Too Focused to Fear
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Pilot Health and Well-BeingLosing power over a metropolitan area at 1,000 feet AGL, Christine shares her thought process, situational options, timing, and the tree canopy which ultimately kept her alive.
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Proven Strategies for Successful Student Retention
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Train the TrainerParticipants in this session will learn effective techniques to ensure that the student will trust the instructor, the aircraft, the process, and enjoy their flight training experience.
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Everything your Flight Instructor Never Taught You About Using Aviation Oxygen
Topic / Theme:
Train the TrainerAs CFIs, we teach regulatory compliance as a way to remain safe and legal. However, merely complying with the reqs of 14 CFR Part 91.211 won't keep us safe.
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Engine-Out Glide Performance
Topic / Theme:
Train the TrainerPower-off glide performance is critical for successfully responding to an engine failure in flight. Learn how to extract the maximum glide performance from your airplane.
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Training with Virtual Reality through an FAA Aviation Workforce Development Grant
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Train the TrainerJoin Jason, lead researcher on this FAA funded project, to learn the key components of developing a successful FAA grant proposal – and learn how to train the trainer!
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Eliminating Accidents in GA
Topic / Theme:
Mentorship and Peer SupportImproving General Aviation safety: is flight training part of the problem or part of the solution?
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The Joy of Teaching
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Mentorship and Peer SupportAirline career-oriented low-timers seek to gain experience as quickly as possible. This presentation will remind everyone that there are reasons we are drawn to our demanding profession.
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Useful Load and Lifespan: My Wellness Logbook
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Mentorship and Peer SupportIn building my aviation career, my health and wellness formed a picture of resignation. I will share the performance indicators which led me to a substantially different life.
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Role Model? Coach? Mentor? Yes, Please! Building a Strong CFI Team
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Mentorship and Peer SupportDrawing on 25 years of leadership experience in the software industry, Chief Instructor Rick Miller presents the distinct purposes and strengths of role models, coaches, and mentors.
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Operational Discipline – Do You Really Have It?
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Mentorship and Peer SupportSee how several flight instruction accidents arose from a lack of operational discipline, complacency, or lack of knowledge – putting both the CFI and student in danger.
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What Flight Training Providers Need to Know about Updated Security Requirements
Topic / Theme:
Train the TrainerA representative from the TSA will showcase important updates and initiatives important to the flight training community.
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Sport Pilot / Light-Sport Aircraft 2.0: Where MOSAIC Will Take Us
There are numerous ways for flight schools and CFIs alike to successfully integrate the opportunities that SP / LSA 2.0 may provide into their flight training.
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Transitioning Older, Rusty Pilots into High Performance Aircraft
Topic / Theme:
Train the TrainerLearn to address the roadblocks of learning progression – specifically with systems, regulations, ATC, and emergencies while safely flying in modern high-performance aircraft.
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When Mistakes Happen
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Train the TrainerAs CFIs, our reactions to student’s errors can help or hinder their progress. We must create an environment where students feel safe to make mistakes, take criticism, and try again.
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Flight Instructor Training in the Era of Generative AI
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Train the TrainerLet’s look into the fundamental mechanisms behind Generative AI to set realistic expectations and recognize potential threats when used to train flight instructors
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Closing Remarks
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Mentorship and Peer SupportFinal thoughts and farewells from your NAFI Summit leadership.
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Note: Presentation details, including times and locations, are subject to change.
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