On behalf of all members of the Master Instructor Community and the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators I would like to congratulate Matt Johnson for his selection by the National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) as the 2023 William T. Winn Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Matt stated that “I am beyond humbled by receiving this […]
Category: Celebrating Excellence
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 […]
Master Instructors is honored to recognize Daniel Keen of Lafayette, Indiana as a Twelve Time Master Instructor. With this most recent designation, Dan has made the decision to become an Emeritus Master. The Emeritus accreditation may be awarded to any Master Instructor with at least ten consecutive years as a Master Instructor. This status recognizes that there is a […]
Master Instructors is honored to announce that Timm Presseur of Kleinwallstadt, Bavaria (Germany) has just received his Twelfth accreditation as a Master CFI. Timm is a professional pilot, FAA Gold Seal an EASA flight instructor, Platinum CSIP and Designated Pilot Examiner. He also holds an ATP and type ratings. He is managing partner with FTA Flugtraining Aschaffenburg, an EASA approved flight […]
Since its’ inception in 1997, the Master Instructors Continuing Education Program has been recognizing and honoring Aviation Educators that have committed themselves to professionalism, excellence and continuing personal growth. Each of the more than 700 people listed below made the decision to submit their body of work for peer review and ultimately recognition as a […]