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 MI LLC’s https://MICEP.FluidReview.com/ as Masters by Master Instructors LLC, the international Master Instructor accrediting authority (US Copyright Office registration number TX0006987479).
To help put these achievements in their proper perspective, there are approximately 101,000 CFIs in the United States. Fewer than 800 of them have earned Master accreditation thus far. As a measure of the significance and prestige associated with this title, 21 of the last National Flight Instructors of the Year or National FAASTeam Representatives of the Year were Master CFIs (see: http://www.GeneralAviationAwards.org/). In addition, the FAA has approved the accreditation as an alternate means for CFIs to renew their flight instructor certificates.
Professional aviation educators who earned or renewed their “Master” title during September 2015 are:
Kele Huia FERGERSTROM, Master CFI
Honolulu HI
E-mail: Kele@Fergerstrom.net
Kele H Fergerstrom, a 3-time Master and SAFE member, recently renewed his Master CFI accreditation through https://MICEP.FluidReview.com/
Kele is a Part 141 assistant chief pilot and line check airman with Empire Airlines at Hawaii’s Honolulu International (HNL) and Kalaeloa (HJR) Airports.
An A&P mechanic with inspection authorization, he also serves in the Hawaii Wing of the CAP and is a designated pilot examiner (DPE) in the FAA’s Honolulu FSDO area.
(Photo: MCFI Kele Fergerstrom of Honolulu, HI)
Clifford Monroe “Cliff” IZER, Master Instructor Emeritus
Marietta GA
E-mail: Cliff@ProfessionalAviationServices.com
Clifford M Izer, a 6-time Master and SAFE member, was recently granted Master Instructor Emeritus (MIE) status through https://MICEP.FluidReview.com/ in recognition of his many years of commitment to excellence, professional growth, service to the aviation community, and quality aviation education.
The owner and general manager of Professional Aviation Services at Dekalb Peachtree Airport (PDK), Cliff is a platinum Cirrus (CSIP) instructor specializing in Cirrus and other technically advanced aircraft training.
He also serves as a FAASTeam representative in the FAA’s Atlanta FSDO area.
(Photo: MIE Cliff Izer of Marietta, GA)
Heather Elise MC NEVIN, Master Aviation Educator (MAE)
Northfield MN
E-mail: HeatherMcNevin@gmail.com
Heather McNevin, a 1st-time Master and SAFE member, recently earned her Master Aviation Educator (MAE) accreditation through https://MICEP.FluidReview.com/
A long time certificated flight and ground instructor (McNevin Aviation Inc), Heather is also a high and low altitude radar ATC specialist as well as an on-the-job training instructor at the Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Additionally, she serves in the Minnesota Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and is a FAASTeam representative for the Minneapolis FSDO area.
(Photo: MAE Heather McNevin of Northfield, MN)
Adam Dominick RUSCITTI, Master CFI
Belvidere IL
E-mail: ADRuscit@aol.com
Adam D Ruscitti, a 3-time Master and SAFE member, recently renewed his Master CFI accreditation through https://MICEP.FluidReview.com/ A B-757 and B-767 first officer with United Airlines, Adam is also an independent instructor pilot and mentor.
He specializes training and mentoring owner pilots transitioning into single-pilot very light jets (http://www.VLJMentoring.com/) as well as initial jet type ratings and recurrent jet training.
(Photo: MCFI Adam Ruscitti of Belvidere, IL)
Russell Frederick “Russ” STILL, Master CFI
Cumming GA
E-mail: Russell@GoldSealFlight.com
Russell F Still, a 6-time Master and SAFE member, recently renewed his Master CFI accreditation through https://MICEP.FluidReview.com/
Russ is the president of Atlanta Flight Training at Gwinnett County Airport (LZU) where he specializes in primary and instrument instruction as well as ground training development and instruction.
A noted aviation educator and published author, he also serves with the Georgia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) primarily as an instructor pilot.
(Photo: MCFI Russ Still of Cumming, GA)
The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA and revered by industry. It is earned by a candidate through a rigorous process of continuing professional activity and peer review. Much like a flight instructor’s certificate, it must be renewed biennially. This process parallels continuing education regimens used by other professionals to enhance their knowledge base while increasing their professionalism. Simply put, the Master Instructor designation is a means by which to identify those outstanding aviation educators, those “Teachers of Flight,” who are demonstrating an ongoing commitment to excellence, professional growth, and service to the aviation community.
Through their dedication to excellence, Masters have earned their “black belts” in aviation education. They truly represent the crème de la crème of the aviation industry! High and low resolution photos are available upon request.
Please feel free to disseminate this information widely. Questions regarding the Master Instructor Continuing Education Programä may be directed to 303-485-8136 or MasterInstrs@aol.com For more information about the Master Instructor Continuing Education Programä ( https://MICEP.FluidReview.com/ ) and to locate other Masters, please visit www.MasterInstructors.org To learn more about the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE), visit http://SafePilots.org/