Dedicated to
Excellence
in Flight Instruction
Promoting aviation education and safety since 1967.
NAFI Announcement
Mentor Transitions to Digital-Only Beginning May/June 2026
Welcome to NAFI
The National Association of Flight Instructors provides valuable resources to all flight educators, furthering our 55+ year commitment to raise and maintain the professional standing of flight instructors in the aviation community.
Demonstrate your commitment to aviation safety by joining fellow professionals and industry experts. Become a leader and join NAFI today.
Upcoming Broadcast:
The Accident Chain Starts in Training: Hard Lessons from the Cockpit and the Crash Site
Tonight:
The Accident Chain Starts in Training: Hard Lessons from the Cockpit and the Crash Site
About NAFI
Our Strategic Pillars
Our leadership…
Educates
Provides relevant and interesting professional educational events, materials, and opportunities to improve flight instruction.
Mentors
Demonstrates avenues for instructors to network with each other by sharing experience and best practices.
Promotes
Advocates for the flight instructor community by forming key relationships with industry, academia, and government agencies.
Become a better CFI with the Professional Development Program
This program provides CFIs with invaluable tools to enhance their technical and teaching skills.
Enjoy comprehensive lessons from NAFI members, board members and industry leaders.
Craig O’Mara, PDP Presenter on Risk Management & Human Factors
About NAFI
Facts at A Glance
8.5k+
Members
across the globe
Articles
in our print & digital catalogue
Years
in operation, since our founding in 1967
1st
Flight instructor organization in the United States
20+
Industry Partners
providing our members with generous discounts and promotions
Episodes
of aviation education
podcasts and broadcasts
Our Community
Upcoming Events
Why Join NAFI?
Ongoing Education
Master CFI Program
NAFI offers the Master Flight and Ground Instructor Accreditation Program. This program is designed to recognize aviation educators who demonstrate exceptional instructional activity, personal development, and professional service within the flight-training community.
Mentor Magazine
NAFI membership includes Mentor magazine, a bi-monthly digital publication. Written by NAFI members for NAFI members, Mentor provides a unique aviation journalism perspective not found anywhere else.
More Right Rudder Podcast
Hosted by NAFI, the More Right Rudder podcast is an informative program that caters to the needs of busy flight instructors. With each episode packed full of content, More Right Rudder podcast is the perfect way to stay informed while you’re on the go.
NAFI Special Interest Groups
A SIG is conversational group with a common topic of interest and desire to share knowledge in a casual setting. Members can join one, two, or all of them to stay up to date.