The Flight School Owners Discusses topics of interest to all aviators;
- The importance of student selection
- The value of engaging business professionals
- Selection of employees for safe and successful operations
- Teaching students to maintain aircraft
- The value of community engagement
- Industry organizations' value in mentoring
And More!
FLIGHT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Founded in 2009, the Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) is a dynamic trade association that serves flight training providers and the entire aerospace industry, creates meaningful programs, and works to increase the pilot population.
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NATIONAL ASSOICATION OF FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS
Flight instruction is a big job. That’s why NAFI has supported this vitally important part of the aviation community since 1967. NAFI seeks to mentor, educate, and advocate for those in our profession by offering the tools and programs you need to give the very best to your clients.
JOIN TODAY to benefit from all that NAFI membership can provide!
GEORGE CHARLES ALLEN
George Charles Allen, CFII, MSc, FRAeS, is an experienced aviator, consultant, and educator. He currently sits on the board of directors for the National Association of Flight Instructors and is an elected Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. His flight training center has won more than 15 national and regional awards — including AOPA National Best Flight School in 2015 and 2019 — for its dedication and service to the flight training industry.
AARON DABNEY
Aaron Dabney is a five-time NAFI Master Flight Instructor. He grew up around general aviation, going for his first airplane ride in the family J-3 Cub at three months old and soloing that same Cub in his late teens. Aaron became a fulltime flight instructor in 2009 and has provided over 5,000 hours of dual instruction
An active NAFI volunteer, Aaron serves on the Board of Directors and coordinates the MentorLIVE program. His college sweetheart and wife of nearly twenty years, Alisa, is always by his side, and he claims his aviation career wouldn’t be possible without her steadfast support. In their free time, they love traveling together-including a yearly pilgrimage to AirVenture Oshkosh.
FRANK GALLAGHER
Frank Gallagher specialized in establishing Part 141 and Part 135 operations. He also has been involved in helicopter flight test operations, manufacturing, International marketing, and military operations.
Frank is an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner operating Aero Valkaria LLC in Melbourne Florida
NED PARKS
Ned Parks’ aviation roots date back to Oliver Parks who started the 1st certified aviation school in the US in 1927. Ned flew UH-1 helicopters in the Army and has run several full service FBO’s. He holds ATP/CFII/AGI/IGI/CSIP and is rated in both fixed and rotor wing. Ned is a FAASTeam member with 5,000+ flight hours. He owns Aegis 360 Consulting, a global provider of staff development services, business consulting, and strategy.
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Step 1 - Login to your FAASafety WINGS account
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HARTZELL PROPELLER
This NAFI Summit Series is made possible through a generous donation by Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Hartzell has been the leader in aircraft propeller systems for nearly a century. We have over 400 different blade designs available which can be configured in hubs with 2- through 6-blades to provide optimal performance for the aircraft designer modifier. To find a propeller specific to your aircraft, use our Application Guide or contact us.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS SUMMIT
Learn from top instructors presenting over two dozen educational programs.
Network with hundreds of instructors representing thousands of years of training experience.
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NAFI ANNUAL FUND
Help NAFI continue to provide CFI focused educational content and services though a donation to our Annual Fund.