When I became a flight instructor in 1997, something became clear very quickly. Of all the instructors I had trained with up to that point, only two had truly done an exceptional job teaching. The rest were competent pilots, but
For many professional pilots, becoming a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) is the next step after earning a Commercial Pilot certificate. For many commercial pilots preparing for their first instructing job, the question becomes: where should you complete your CFI training?
In aviation, learning does not stop when a certificate is issued. The FAA has long recognized that mentoring and professional guidance remain essential throughout a pilot’s career. Training builds the foundation, but the aviation community grows stronger when experienced pilots
Every airline captain, corporate pilot, or charter pilot begins their career the same way – sitting across from a flight instructor. Before the turbine aircraft, before the jet type ratings, before the thousands of hours of experience, there is always