Master Instructors is pleased to announce the designation of Todd Underwood of Prescott, AZ a Master CFI for the sixth time. Todd is an instructor and DPE at Wright Aviation and JetWright LLC in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in transition training for turprops and jet aircraft. He also flies in various roles as a contract pilot, including as […]
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Embroidered Apparel
Master Instructor apparel is now available from Sporty’s. Go to https://www.sportys.com/apparel-and-gifts/custom-embroidered.html or call customer service at 513-735-9000 to order. Caps and Eddie Bauer polos for women and men are available. Shirts are $34.95 plus shipping and caps are $19.95 plus shipping. Here’s a quick how-to order…… Select product -Choose color and size from drop down menu Choose “Large Logo” […]
September 2020
Norm Dequier is the first Canadian Snowbird airshow pilot to receive accreditation as a Master Certified Instructor-Aerobatics. This is his first accreditation. He is an Advanced Instructor Pilot with Aviation Performance Solutions where he teaches all facets of Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) in the Extra 300L, in the simulator and in the classroom. He […]
August 2020
Adam Ruscitti has just been recognized as a five time Master Instructor. He is a member of SAFE, an independent instructor pilot and mentor, as well as a B-737 Captain with a major airline. He specializes in the training and mentoring of owner/operator pilots transitioning into single-pilot light jets as well as initial jet type […]
July 2020
Eric Shappee, MCFI Eric Shappee Professor of Aviation at Kansas State University Polytechnic has been designated a Master Flight Instructor for the eighth time. He has served in the past as the Director of Flight Operations and Acting Department Head for Aviation. Eric teaches numerous aviation courses, which include: Introduction to Aviation, Pilot Ground Schools, Aviation Safety, and Aviation […]
We are excited to announce the launch of our new website. This site is designed to let all pilot’s know about the program, recognize the Master Instructor Community, and to provide a how to guide about the process for being recognized as a professional Aviation Educator. The Master Instructor Continuing Education Program has been the […]
June 2020
Donald Lee Hall, Jr., MCFI-A Donald Lee Hall Jr., Advanced Instructor Pilot and Director of Flight Operations at Aviation PerformanceSolutions, Mesa, AZ, has been designated a Master Flight Instructor – Aerobatic for the second time. A longtime U.S. Air Force Instructor, Hall currently provides Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT) to experienced pilots. He served […]
May 2020
Ian Billington, MCFI-Aerobatics Ian Billington a CFI based at Mesa, Arizona, has been designated a Master Instructor for the first time.Ian is an Advanced Instructor Pilot with Aviation Performance Solutions where he teaches all facets ofUpset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) in the Extra 300L, providing training in both the simulator and in the classroom. […]
APRIL 2020
Michael C. Demulling, MCFI Michael C. Demulling of New Richmond, WI, a 10-time Master and a SAFE member, recently renewed his Master CFI accreditation through the Master Instructors LLC MICEP program. Mike has managed New Richmond Regional Airport for the past 25 years, serves as the chief pilot for East Metro Jet Center, and is a volunteer pilot […]
MARCH 2020
Mike Elliott, MCFI Mike Elliott of Tarpon Springs CA renewed his Master designated in March. He owns Mooney Pros, Inc., which provides FITS-based transition training for new Mooney pilots. He is also a trainer for Mooney International, Inc, providing type-specific transition training for new Mooney Ultra owners, with a team of Mooney experts and Master […]