North Dakota teacher named 2025 A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year DAYTON, OH, March 26, 2025—The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) is proud to announce that Thomas M. Sando, aviation instructor at Williston High School and the Williston Basin CTE Center in Williston, North Dakota, has been selected as this year’s A. […]
The Master Instructor Community has lost a shining light. John “Jack” Wesley Vandeventer 1952-2024 has flown West. Throughout his life, he remained devoted to his lifelong passion for aviation, becoming a CFI-I flight instructor and accumulating more than 6,000 flight hours. He was recognized as a Master CFI by the National Association of Flight Instructors […]
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April 2025
Master Instructors is honored to welcome a new member to the Master Instructor Community. Christopher Baye of North St. Paul, MN has received his first accreditation as a Master Flight Instructor. Christopher Baye is a life-long adventurer and educator with a particular interest in applications of technology to access environments otherwise inhospitable to the human […]
Master Instructors is honored to announce that Raymond F “Ray” Spengler Jr, has been awarded the title of Master Flight Instructor for the tenth consecutive time (20 years). Currently a SAFE member (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 […]
Master Instructors is pleased to announce that Paul “BJ” Ransbury of Queen Creek, Arizona has been awarded the Master Certified Flight Instructor-Aerobatic designation for the Eighth Time, recognizing his continued dedication to excellence in aviation safety and loss of control in-flight (LOC-I) mitigation. BJ is the CEO of Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), the global leader in Upset Prevention […]
Master Instructors is pleased to honor Nicholas Marcantonio of Milton, Florida as a Master Flight Instructor for the Third time. Nick began flying GA in 2008 and is a 2012 graduate of Auburn University. He served 9 years active duty as an Aerospace Engineer in the US Navy in California, Japan, and Florida. He currently serves in the reserves […]
Master Instructors is honored to announce that Shane Vande Voort of Pella, Iowa. has achieved the Master Instructor accreditation for the Eleventh time. This accreditation recognizes his more than twenty-two years as an Aviation Educator and his commitment to professional excellence. Shane is a second-generation flight instructor who owns and operates Classic Aviation, Inc. the […]
Master Instructors is honored to welcome Allen Xie of Sandy, Oregon into the Community of Master Instructors for the first time as a Master Aviation Educator. As an aviation enthusiast, Dr. Xie possesses a lifelong passion and a robust background in the aviation industry. As a dual holder of FAA and Transport Canada Airline Transport […]
Master Instructors is honored to announce that Brian Robbins of Southampton, New Jersey has received his Tenth accreditation as a Master Flight Instructor. This accreditation recognizes over twenty years as an aviation educator with a commitment to excellence and professionalism. Brian is an ATP and has flown 42 types of aircraft including ASEL, ASES and […]
Master Instructors is honored to recognize Donald Kaye, Santa Clara, CA as a Master Instructor for the twelfth time. This accreditation recognizes his more than 25 years as an aviation educator and a professional at the highest level. Born in Canton, Ohio, Donald was interested in aviation at an early age. After getting his Bachelors degree […]