Master InstructorsEric 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Burt Stevens, MCFI Burt Stevens, of Woodbury CT, a 4-time Master and SAFE member, has renewed his Master CFI accreditation through Master Instructors LLC. Burt is a ground and flight instructor as well as past president of the Oxford Flying Club at Oxford Airport (OXC) where he specializes in primary, instrument, and multiengine training. He also serves as a FAASTeam […]
Among many contributions to aviation, Sandy, with his wife and partner JoAnn formed and managed the Master Instructor Program, which celebrates 25 years and over 1800 total MCFI certifications in 2020. Together they also revitalized the General Aviation Awards program in the early 2000s and motivated our industry ever-greater professionalism and excellence. Aviation education legend, […]
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 Master Instructors LLC’s https://MICEP. FluidReview.com/ by Master Instructors LLC, the international Master Instructor accrediting authority for the six (6) Master Instructor designations as well as the home of […]
Professional aviation educators who earned or renewed their “Master” title during November 2019 are: Mark John SZPAK, Master CFI (renewal 20Nov19) Prescott Valley AZ Mark’s e-mail address: MSMSzpak82@gmail.com SAFE member Mark Szpak has recently earned his second Master CFI accreditation through the Master Instructors LLC MICEP program. A graduate of ERAU-Prescott, Mark provides flight, ground, and […]