We look forward to seeing you at the following aviation events:
Current Hot Topics in FAA Medical Certification Presenter: Dr. Gregory Pinnell, Senior AME Host: Dr. Victor Vogel, CFI Description The aeromedical certification process can seem mysterious, and it demands no less attention to detail and diligence as other areas where airmen have responsibility. Flight instructors can better serve their customers-and ultimately, aviation safety-by staying informed...
The Next Generation of Recreational Flying - Sport Pilot 2.0 Presenter: Tom Charpentier, Government Relations Director, Experimental Aircraft Association Presenter: Sean Elliott, Vice President of Advocacy & Safety, Experimental Aircraft Association Host: Karen Kalishek Description MOSAIC is now on the books! Join Tom and Sean as they introduce and highlight how much will change...
One Hundred Episodes & Thousands of Lessons to Improve Aviation Training and Safety Presenter and Host: Aaron Dabney Description MentorLIVE is 100 episodes old! From humble beginnings as the NAFI Chairman’s Webinar through its evolution into the premier streamed broadcast for aviation educators, our program has always connected our members and the aviation public with...
Beyond Procedures: Training Mental Performance in Aviation Presenter: Tammy Barlette, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.) Host: Karen Kalishek Description While aviation training emphasizes procedures, checklists, and technical proficiency, many performance breakdowns occur when pilots are under pressure rather than lacking knowledge. This presentation examines why mental performance skills such as confidence, focus, and stress management deserve...
Plan to join your peers, friends, and exhibitors at the next Flight School Operators Conference & Trade Show. Come learn, network, and meet government officials, supply chain partners, and others who interface with your industry. Nearly 20 professional sessions to choose from. Don’t miss out on the most important days of the year for your...
On Second Thought Presenter: Jolie Lucas Host: Aaron Dabney Description Sponsored by Avemco, On Second Thought is a one-hour aviation safety presentation that goes beyond checklists and procedures to examine how aviators across the system think, decide, and adapt under real-world conditions. Grounded in human factors and cognitive science, the program explores how perception, workload,...
NAFI members can receive a discount off admission either in advance with the code NAFI480 OR at the door with their membership card.
YIKES!...Get Out of Jail Free? Origins of NASA Reports and Why They’re Crucial to Quality Instruction Presenter: J.J. Madison Host: Robert Meder Description Can a NASA (ASRS) report really get you out of jam with the FAA? Why is it even called a NASA report? And why did they come to be in the first...
Where your aviation journey truly comes to life. Sponsored by Stratus Financial, this summit offers an opportunity to address the concerns, challenges, and opportunities facing flight schools, CFIs, suppliers, and students. With insightful keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, and dynamic exhibition showcases, this event is designed to provide solutions and build lasting connections that feel...
The Accident Chain Starts in Training: Hard Lessons from the Cockpit and the Crash Site Presenter: Gregory Feith Host: Aaron Dabney Description We all know that learning from others' experiences can be a lot less painful and more efficient than learning "the hard way," but in aviation we don’t always resist the latter. Sometimes, it...