It is an extraordinary honor for Master Instructors to bestow the title of Master Instructor Emeritus on Hobie Tomlinson of Huntington, Vermont. This eleventh designation as a Master Instructor follows a number of career awards including Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award in 2010, EAA “Spirit of Flight Award” from Society of Experimental Test Pilots in 2012, FAA National […]
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Master Instructors is pleased to announce that Raymond F. Spengler, Jr. has been awarded the title of Master Flight Instructor for the Ninth consecutive time. Currently a member of SAFE (Society of Aviation and Flight Educators), former member of the SAFE board of directors, and current board member of the FSANA DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner) National Review Board, he […]
Master Instructors is honored to announce that James Leighton Stover of Fredericksburg, Virginia, has been designated a Master Instructor Emeritus, marking more than twenty years as a Master CFI and 27 years as an active instructor. Jim began his aviation journey with flight lessons at the local airport in Fort Myers, Florida. Following a break in flying for […]
Master Instructors is honored to bestow the Master Instructor Emeritus designation on Edward John Murphy of Palm Beach Gardens, FLorida After 45 years of flying and more than fifteen years as a Master Instructor focusing on helicopter pilot training, courseware development and Level D Simulator development. Now reaching 65, he is now enjoying retirement. He is hoping to utilize his Master […]
Master Instructors is honored to recognize Shane Vande Voort of Pella, Iowa as a Master Instructor for the Tenth time. This accreditation puts Shane in a very exclusive group of Aviation Educators with more than twenty years as a Master Flight Instructor, demonstrating a long-term commitment to personal growth and excellence. Shane is a second-generation CFI and owner/operator […]
Master Instructors is honored to announce that Todd Underwood of Winter Springs, Florida has received his Seventh accreditation as a Master Instructor which recognizes more than fourteen years as a Master CFI. Todd is a 35+ year ATP, FAA Designated Pilot Examiner and Pilot Proficiency Examiner. He is also a Gold Seal Certified Flight and Ground Instructor. Todd has […]
Master Instructors is pleased to announce that Jared Sebesta of Sandwich, Illinois, has received his initial accreditation as a Master Certified Flight Instructor-Aerobatic. Jared specializes in Basic to Unlimited Aerobatics Training, Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT), Loss of Control In Flight (LOC-I), Advanced Spin Series, Radial Engine and Jet Warbird Training, High Performance Taildragger Transition Training, and […]
Master Instructors is honored to recognize Dave Simpson of Escondido, California as a Master CFI for the Eighth time. In addition to this recognition, Dave will also become an Emeritus Master. This recognition is available to an educator who has been recognized as a Master Instructor for at least twelve years and will no longer seek the accreditation every […]
Master Instructors is pleased to announce that Judy Phelps of Santa Paula, California, has been designated a Master Instructor-Aerobatic for the 8th time. Judy Learned to fly at Santa Paula Airport, which is still home after 28 years. In 2001 she started flying tailwheel and aerobatics with Master Instructor-Aerobatic Rich Stowell at CP Aviation in Santa […]
Master Instructors is pleased to announce that Michael Traud, based in Sacramento California, has earned his Ninth Master CFI designation. Mike, a member of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators, provides initial and recurrent training to owners/operators of technically advanced piston and turbine aircraft. He also mentors newly certificated flight instructors and is an […]