Our lead instructor is awarded Master CFI.

[desertdog71]

Robert Jordan recently earned his Master CFI accreditation. Rob is the lead flight instructor with White Air (www.FlyWhiteAir.com</I>) at Chanute's Martin Johnson Airport (CNU). A graduate of Kansas State University's professional pilot and A&P programs, he also serves as president of the Chanute Aviation Association.

The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of Robert A Jordan, a flight instructor with White Air in Chanute and resident of Salina, KS. Recently, Rob was accredited as a Master CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor) by NAFI, his professional aviation education association.

To help put these achievements in their proper perspective, there are approximately 90,000 CFIs in the United States. Fewer than 500 of them have achieved that distinction thus far. The last twelve national Flight Instructors of the Year were Master CFIs while Rob is one of only 14 Kansas aviation educators who has earned this prestigious "Master" title. In the words of FAA Administrator Marion Blakey, "The flight instructor is where the rubber meets the runway. The Master Instructor accreditation singles out the best that the right seat has to offer."

The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA that is earned by candidates through a rigorous process of continuing professional activity and peer review. Much like a flight instructor's certificate, it must be renewed biennially. This process parallels the continuing education regimen used by other professionals to enhance their knowledge base while increasing their professionalism. Simply put, the Master Instructor designation is a means by which to identify those outstanding aviation educators, those "Teachers of Flight," who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to excellence, professional growth, and service to the aviation community.

Earning this designation is tantamount to having the words summa cum laude emblazoned on an instructor's certificate.These Masters truly represent the crème de la crème of our industry! To publicly recognize these individuals and their noteworthy accomplishments, NAFI will be hosting its "Meet the Masters" breakfasts, to which Rob will be invited, during EAA's AirVenture in Oshkosh and Sun 'n Fun in Lakeland. Any support that can be provided will be appreciated.

NAFI is dedicated to providing support and recognition for America's aviation educators while helping them raise and maintain their level of professionalism. It is also committed to providing a safe and effective learning environment for student pilots. The Association was founded in 1967 and affiliated with EAA in 1995.


This is of special importance to me since Rob was my instructor. I feel fortunate to have been taught by one of the best. Congrats to Rob for this accomplishment.

[TechFlyer]

That is so awesome!!! Tell Rob I said congrats!! He truly is a master CFI.

[surreal1221]

Big achievement! Congrats Rob!

[clintoncutty]

congrats

[getrad]

Tell Rob congrats, because I know he doen't hang out on J.C.

[desertdog71]

Originally Posted by getrad

Tell Rob congrats, because I know he doen't hang out on J.C.

Will do, how is Utah treating you?

[getrad]

Utah has been great. That said, it is snowing sideways outside my office window so, it looks like my next flight might be a cancel. I've been fairly busy. I have a few Initial Flight Training students from the Air Force. I got to go "fly" the F-16 sim up on base the other day. From my lurking on J.C. it looks like you've been flying a bit. You been up in the Twinkie lately?, that thing must be getting close to overhaul already!!

[desertdog71]

Originally Posted by getrad

Utah has been great. That said, it is snowing sideways outside my office window so, it looks like my next flight might be a cancel. I've been fairly busy. I have a few Initial Flight Training students from the Air Force. I got to go "fly" the F-16 sim up on base the other day. From my lurking on J.C. it looks like you've been flying a bit. You been up in the Twinkie lately?, that thing must be getting close to overhaul already!!

No I have only flown the Twinkie once in the past few months. I have been doing all the private students. Its going really good. I soloed two guys the other day and everybody is progressing nicely. Its very rewarding.