More Right Rudder

More Right Rudder

National Association of Flight Instructors

Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (24)
Since Dec 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

If you are a flight instructor, you understand how challenging it can be to stay up-to-date with the latest aviation trends and advances. With constantly changing regulations and a rapid pace of technology, staying informed is a must. But how do you keep up when you’re on-the-go?

 More Right Rudder has the solution! Hosted by the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), More Right Rudder is an informative podcast that caters to the needs of busy flight instructors. With each episode being packed full of content, More Right Rudder is the perfect way to stay informed, while you’re on-the-go. Join NAFI: www.nafimentor.org

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Recent Episodes

Do's and Don'ts of Applying for Flight Instructor Jobs w/ Rick Miller

Jun 09, 2026 39m

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

May 26, 2026 34m

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

May 12, 2026 35m

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

Apr 28, 2026 31m

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

Apr 14, 2026 21m

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

Mar 31, 2026 34m

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

Mar 17, 2026 35m

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

Mar 03, 2026 29m

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

Feb 17, 2026 39m

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

Feb 03, 2026 34m

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

Jan 20, 2026 40m

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

Jan 06, 2026 30m

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

Dec 23, 2025 44m

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

Dec 09, 2025 35m

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

Nov 25, 2025 37m

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

Nov 11, 2025 36m

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

Oct 28, 2025 47m

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

Oct 14, 2025 46m

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

Sep 30, 2025 40m

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

Sep 30, 2025 1h 3m

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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