FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Edgar Melville "Ed" FINK, Master CFI ( Renew: 1Nov05 )
Fort Myers FL
E-mail: EdFink@embarqmail.com
Ed Fink recently earned his Master CFI designation for the 5th time. Ed is an independent flight and ground instructor specializing in primary and instrument training at Page Field (FMY) in Fort Myers. He also serves with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Sundowners Search & Rescue and is a safety counselor for the Tampa FSDO.
(Photo attachment: MCFI Ed Fink of Fort Myers, FL)
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The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of Edgar Fink, an independent flight instructor at Page Field and a resident of Fort Myers, FL. Recently, Ed's Master CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor) designation was renewed by NAFI, his professional aviation education association.
To help put this achievement in its proper perspective, there are approximately 87,000 CFIs in the United States. Fewer than 500 of them have achieved that distinction thus far. The last ten national Flight Instructors of the Year were Master CFIs while Ed is one of only 39 Florida aviation educators who has earned this prestigious "Master" title. Ed was one of the first flight instructors to earn this designation and has held it continuously since 1997.
The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA that is earned by candidates through a rigorous process of continuing education 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 Ed 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.
Please feel free to disseminate this information. Questions regarding the Master Instructor program may be directed to 303-485-8136 or Info@NAFIMasters.org or visit NAFI's website at www.NAFInet.org
G Alexander "Sandy" Hill, MCFI
Phone: 303-485-8136
Vice President, Dir of Education
Nat'l Association of Flight Instructors
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