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Do's and Don'ts of Applying for Flight Instructor Jobs w/ Rick Miller
The aviation hiring market has shifted, and for many newly certificated flight instructors, finding that first instructional position can feel more challenging than ever. In this episode of More…
More to the Story: So I Called TOPGUN Back w/ Xavier Piar
What happens when a curious flight instructor candidate decides to “call TOPGUN?” In this episode of More to the Story, host Beth Stanton, NAFI’s director of publications and editor, talks with…
Pilot Mental Health: What’s Changing at the FAA? w/ Dr. Tony Reed
On this episode of More Right Rudder, Sarah Staudt, NAFI’s program development manager, talks with Dr. Tony Reed, aviation medical examiner, healthcare executive, aircraft owner, and NAFI board…
Teaching Pilots to Think | More Right Rudder Ep. 150
In this episode of More Right Rudder, NAFI program development manager Sarah Staudt talks with retired U.S. Air Force instructor navigator and CFI Mark Pierce about how aviation acronyms can be used…
Flight Instructor Insurance Explained w/ Kim Skipper
CFI and non-owners insurance is an endless source of questions in the CFI community. In this episode, Sarah Staudt, NAFI’s program development manager, sits down with Avemco Insurance Company’s…
Automation, Assumption, and Young Pilots w/ Mary Bender
What happens when a generation raised on seamless tech steps into the cockpit? In this episode of More Right Rudder, host Sarah Staudt sits down with Mary Bender, a PhD candidate in human factors at…
More to the Story: Flight of Understanding w/ Maclyn Stringers
In this episode of the More Right Rudder podcast: More to the Story series, host Beth Stanton, NAFI’s director of publications and editor, sits down with flight instructor and author Maclyn Stringers…
Teaching High-Performance Transitions with Matt Speare
Transitioning into high-performance aircraft is more than a horsepower upgrade. It’s a fundamental shift in planning, energy management, and mindset. In this episode of More Right Rudder, host Sarah…
The Digital Native CFI: Gen Z in the Right Seat w/ Clayton Sander
In this episode of More Right Rudder, host Sarah Staudt, NAFI’s program development manager, sits down with Clayton Sander, a Gen Z flight instructor and owner of AeroEdge LLC, to talk about…
You Have the Flight Controls: Leadership Transition at NAFI w/ Paul Preidecker and Brian Wynne
This episode of More Right Rudder marks a leadership transition at NAFI. Host Sarah Staudt talks with outgoing president Paul Preidecker and incoming president and executive director Brian Wynne…
How a New DPE is Made: An 18-Month Journey w/ Lex Crosett
How long does it really take to become a designated pilot examiner? In this episode of More Right Rudder, Sarah Staudt welcomes Lex Crosett to walk step-by-step through his 18-month path to DPE…
More to the Story: Human Factors in LOC-I w/ Dr. Victor Vogel
Join NAFI Director of Publications Beth Staton as she welcomes guest Dr. Victor Vogel to this episode of the More to the Story series of the More Right Rudder podcast. Vogel is a highly respected…
Mutual Support: CRM Beyond the Cockpit w/ Brandon Williams
In this episode of the More Right Rudder podcast, Sarah Staudt, NAFI's program development manager, and Brandon Williams, a former fighter pilot and current airline captain, explore the role of…
Navigating Student Engagement During Winter Weather w/ Nate Ehlers
Weather, holidays, and real life can bring flight training to a halt—but learning doesn’t have to stop. In this episode of More Right Rudder, Sarah Staudt sits down with instructor and airline pilot…
Stop Memorizing - Start Deciding: Building Better Scenarios with AI w/ John Boos
DPE John Boos and NAFI Program Development Manager Sarah Staudt dive into the power of scenario-based training to strengthen student judgment and decision-making. They discuss why rote memory—while…
More to the Story: Musings of a Retired DPE w/ Larry Bothe
Host Beth Stanton, NAFI’s director of publications and editor, interviews Larry Bothe, retired designated pilot examiner (DPE), flight instructor, and longtime Mentor magazine contributor, for an…
DPE Availability: Making the Most of a Limited Resource w/ Jason Blair
In this episode, Sarah Staudt, NAFI's program development manager, and Jason Blair, a DPE and aviation author, discuss the ongoing DPE shortage in aviation, exploring its causes, implications, and…
Maintaining CFI Professionalism in Challenging Times w/ Anthony Sypula
In this episode of the More Right Rudder podcast, Sarah Staudt, NAFI's Program Development Manager, and Anthony Sypula, the Chief Flight Instructor of a large flying club and NAFI Master Instructor,…
Introducing Part 22 Aircraft Certification via MOSAIC w/ Bill Snodgrass
CORRECTION: This video states that there is a 3,000 weight limit for Light Sport Aircraft. That is incorrect. Under the new MOSAIC rule there is no weight limit for Light Sport Aircraft. In part two…
MOSAIC: Modernizing Sport Pilot and Sport Flight Instructors w/ Samantha Bowyer
In this two-part series all about MOSAIC, host Sarah Staudt, NAFI's program development manager, is joined by Samantha Bowyer, an associate professor of aeronautics at ERAU. Bowyer is also an active…
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