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This episode is sponsored by: Sporty's

Learn more about the NAFI member discount at Sporty's on our Member's Discount page.

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Thank you for joining us for another episode of More Right Rudder. In this episode we are joined by Bret Koebbe, Senior Vice President at Sporty's. Bret oversees Sporty's online course and video production teams. A key component in modern flight training is comprehensive ground knowledge and powerful study tools. This discussion starts with a look back at the evolution of ground schools and airman testing through the years. Then moves on to the characteristics and features CFI's should be looking for in a quality ground school to recommend to their customers. It wraps up with a review of Sporty's CFI portal.

Sporty's CFI portal: https://www.sportys.com/cfi

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org

Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49

Thank you to the generous sponsors of this episode, AOPA and Lightspeed.

Check out AOPA's website for all the information on how they support CFIs.

Be sure to visit Lightspeed's website to learn all about their exclusive offer for NAFI members.

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In this episode we are joined by Pat Brown, a long time NAFI member and DPE in Houston, TX. While I was at AirVenture this year I was asked daily how a CFI can go about reinstating their CFI certificate. It's a topic that's often overlooked in the CFI world that deserves some attention. With the information in this episode, you'll be able to confidently guide any expired CFI's who come your way looking for assistance to reinstate their certificate.

Useful links:

14 CFR § 61.199 Reinstatement requirements of an expired flight instructor certificate.

AC 61-65H

FAA's Designee Management System - Your source for finding DPE's and their authorizations

FAA guidance for DPEs (though also very handy for CFIs) on issuing, reinstating, and renewing CFI certificates - FAA Order 8900.1, Volume 5, Chapter 2, Section 11

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org

Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49

This episode is sponsored by: Sporty's

Learn more about the NAFI member discount at Sporty's on our Member's Discount page.

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In this episode of the Writers Behind the Stories, NAFI Publications Directors Beth Stanton is joined by Samantha Bowyer. Samantha is a highly accomplished aviation educator who is currently working as an associate professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She is the 2024 recipient of the Jack J. Eggspuehler Service Award, NAFI's highest honor. In addition to her contributions to MENTOR magazine, Samantha plays a pivotal role in planning and supporting NAFI's Summit conference.

Learn more about Samantha by checking out here bio here: https://faculty.erau.edu/Samantha.Bowyer

Learn more about NAFI Summit here: https://nafisummit.org/