Master Instructors LLC (MI LLC) and its Board of Review take pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of these very special aviation educators. Recently, they were all accredited through MI LLC’s https://MICEP.FluidReview.com/ as Masters by Master Instructors LLC, the international Master Instructor accrediting authority (US Copyright Office registration number TX0006987479).
To help put these achievements in their proper perspective, there are approximately 101,000 FAA-certificated CFIs in the United States. Fewer than 800 of them have earned Master accreditation thus far. As a measure of the significance and prestige associated with this title, twenty-one (22) of the last National Flight Instructors of the Year, National FAASTeam Representatives of the Year, or AMTs of the Year were Masters (see: http://www.GeneralAviationAwards.org/) In addition, the FAA has approved the accreditation as an alternate means for CFIs to renew their flight instructor certificates.
Professional aviation educators who earned or renewed their “Master” title during April 2016 are:
Michael Christopher “Mike” DEMULLING, Master CFI
New Richmond WI
Mike’s e-mail: Mike@NRAirport.com
Michael C Demulling, an 8-time Master and a SAFE member, recently renewed his Master CFI accreditation through MI LLC’s https://MICEP.FluidReview.com/
Mike is the chief pilot for White House Custom Colour as well as manager of New Richmond Regional Airport.
Additionally, he owns Mike Demulling Flight Training where he specializes in primary, instrument, recurrent, and Aerostar training.
(Photo: MCFI Mike Demulling of New Richmond, WI)
Michael Carl “Mike” JESCH, Master CFI
Anaheim CA
Mike’s e-mail: MCJesch@pacbell.net
Michael C Jesch, a 2-time Master and SAFE member, recently renewed his Master CFI accreditation through MI LLC’s https://MICEP.FluidReview.com/
Mike is an independent Fullerton-area flight instructor specializing in pilot proficiency, electronic navigation, and airspace issues.
Additionally, he is a B-737 captain with American Airlines while also serving as a volunteer Angel Flight West pilot as well as a FAASTeam representative in the FAA’s Long Beach FSDO area.
(Photo: MCFI Mike Jesch of Anaheim, CA)
Daniel Max “Dan” KEEN, Master CFI
Lafayette IN
Dan’s e-mail: DanielKeen@aol.com
Daniel M Keen, a 9-time Master and SAFE member, recently renewed his Master CFI accreditation through MI LLC’s https://MICEP.FluidReview.com/
A longtime National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) volunteer and judge, Dan is an operations aviation safety inspector (ASI) and safety officer with the FAA’s Indianapolis FSDO.
He specializes in administering aviator practical tests as well as overseeing Part 135 and Part 141 operators while also assisting with the Indianapolis FSDO’s FAASTeam activities.
(Photo: MCFI Dan Keen of Lafayette, IN)
Kyle Vincent THOMAS, Master CFI
Durant OK
Kyle’s e-mail: KThomas@SE.edu
Kyle V Thomas, a 6-time Master and a SAFE member, recently renewed his Master CFI accreditation through MI LLC’s https://MICEP.FluidReview.com/
Kyle is an aviation professor and chief flight instructor with Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s aviation institute at Eaker Field (DUA).
He is also an advisor to the local Women in Aviation chapter and a coach for the university’s NIFA flight team.
In addition, he serves as a FAASTeam representative in the FAA’s Oklahoma City FSDO area.
(Photo: MCFI Kyle Thomas of Durant, OK)
Ludwig Joseph “Lou” WIPOTNIK, Master Instructor Emeritus
Wheeling IL
Lou’s e-mail: Jan.Lou@comcast.net
Lou Wipotnik, a 10-time Master and SAFE member,was recently granted Master Instructor Emeritus (MIE) status in recognition of his many years of commitment to excellence, professional growth, service to the aviation community, and quality aviation education.
Lou is an independent Chicago-area flight and ground instructor at Chicago Executive Airport (PWK).
The holder of an FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot award and the 1996 National CFI of the Year, he is also a FAASTeam representative in the FAA’s DuPage FSDO area and serves in the Civil Air Patrol’s Illinois Wing.
(Photo: MCFI Lou Wipotnik of Wheeling, IL)
The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA and revered by industry. It 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.
Through their dedication to excellence, Masters have earned their “black belts” in aviation education. They truly represent the crème de la crème of the aviation industry! High and low resolution photos are available upon request.
Please feel free to disseminate this information widely. Questions regarding the Master Instructor Continuing Education Programä may be directed to 303-485-8136 or MasterInstrs@aol.com For more information about the Master Instructor Continuing Education Programä ( https://MICEP.FluidReview.com/ ) and to locate other Masters, please visit www.MasterInstructors.org To learn more about the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE), visit http://SafePilots.org/