If you aren't already a member, consider joining NAFI to support this and other great content: https://www.nafinet.org. Podcast listeners get $10 off a new or renewal NAFI membership with code POD49 on the NAFI website. 

Thank you to AOPA and Avemco for sponsoring this episode.

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In this episode of More Right Rudder we explore the FAA's new medical policies with senior AME, Dr. Keith Roxo from Wingman Med. You don't want to miss this engaging episode full of information to help you and your customers navigate the changing landscape of medical certification. The discussion starts with a deep dive on the new color vision testing requirement. Next, the conversation moves to the defer/deny policy. We review the policy in detail and spend time reviewing how to find an AME who can help and other options for sourcing medical application information. 

Useful Links:

Podcast episode: The Legal Perspective on Medical Applications w/ Anthony Ison - https://youtu.be/q3gFchzuR5E

FAA AME Guide: https://www.faa.gov/ame_guide

Wingman Med Blog: https://wingmanmed.com/blog/ 

Thank you to Avemco and AOPA for sponsoring this episode!

Podcast listeners save $10 on your new or renewing NAFI membership with code POD49 at checkout on https://www.nafinet.org.

It's been a busy year here at NAFI. Joining this episode of More Right Rudder are Karen Kalishek, our board chair, and Paul Preidecker, NAFI's president. In this fast-paced conversation we cover a lot of ground on what NAFI accomplished in 2024 and what we're looking forward to in 2025. This discussion includes membership growth, staffing changes, events, advocacy, and a review of our new and upcoming content. You also don't want to miss an update on our new website and membership platform coming in 2025.

Thank you to the sponsor's of today's episode: AOPA and Icom!

Join NAFI: https://www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners receive a $10 discount with code POD49 at checkout. 

In this episode of More Right Rudder we are joined by aviation professor Collin McDonald for an in-depth look at departure briefings. Most of us are doing the minimum, or no briefing at all, without realizing how critical these briefings can be in the event of an emergency. Collin takes us through his journey of developing an effective briefing beginning with his own experiences and data analysis. The discussion continues to include the many elements to consider in a briefing, how to customize briefings, and tools, tips, and techniques for improving your, and your students, departure briefings.

Links: FAA Safety Passenger Briefing: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/library/documents/2015/May/102764/05-18-15%20Passenger%20Safety%20Briefing%20JulAug2014.pdf

Richard G. McSpadden Report: https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute/accident-analysis/richard-g-mcspadden-report 

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Over the past few months the FAA has announced two new final rules, revised several Advisory Circulars, issued a new Advisory Circular, and we're still waiting on official policy to update for DPEs and ASIs. Join NAFI Board Chair Karen Kalishek and NAFI Program Development Manager, Sarah Staudt, your usual host of More Right Rudder, as they explore these rule changes. This conversation covers the removal of CFI expiration dates from CFI signatures, a new definition of the word "passenger", CFI recent experience options, the expansion of CFI privileges in Part 61, and many other associated topics. Check out the links below for links to official sources and NAFI's short explainer YouTube videos.

Links:

Join NAFI - https://www.nafinet.org

Removal of CFI expiration dates final rule explainer video: https://youtu.be/hLDTS9J9bsM

New "passenger" definition and CFI privileges explainer video: https://youtu.be/nrRmft_y3Os

CFI Signatures and Advisory Circulars explainer video: https://youtu.be/CAllLnYGIFI 

Removal of CFI expiration dates final rule: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/01/2024-22018/removal-of-expiration-date-on-a-flight-instructor-certificate-additional-qualification-requirements

"Passenger" definition and CFI privileges final rule: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/02/2024-22009/public-aircraft-logging-of-flight-time-training-in-certain-aircraft-holding-special-airworthiness?utm_campaign=subscription+mailing+list&utm_medium=email&utm_source=federalregister.gov 

Part 61: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61?toc=1

Part 141: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-141?toc=1

Part 142: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-142?toc=1

FAA Airmen Inquiry: https://amsrvs.registry.faa.gov/airmeninquiry/ 

AC 61-65J: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1043278

AC 61-91K: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1043280

AC 61-98E: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1043281

AC 61-83K: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1043279

AC 61-145: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1042632 

Join NAFI today! Listeners to More Right Rudder receive $10 off their new and renewal NAFI membership. Use the code POD40 at checkout on https://www.nafinet.org.

Thank you to Sporty's and AOPA for sponsoring this episode of More Right Rudder. 

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In this episode of the Writers Behind the Stories, NAFI Director of Publications and Editor Beth Stanton is joined by Joel Stoller. Stoller is a highly experienced aviator and instructor with nearly 50 years and more than 25,000 hours of experience. He is also a prolific writer sharing his knowledge and stories in a number of publications, including NAFI's Mentor magazine. Listen to his fascinating tale on how he got started in aviation, the people who played a role in his formation, and his passion for continuous education.

Join NAFI: https://www.nafinet.org

Thank you to the sponsors of this episode of More Right Rudder, AOPA and Avemco.

In this episode we're joined by Adriana Barragan who is a CFI and advocate of CFIs who want to start or run their own teaching business. She's the co-founder of ORKA, a service that provides CFIs with a learning, scheduling, and business management system for creating and sharing their training services. Our discussion includes a range of topics from communicating our offerings, determining value, setting the training pace, and using visuals to draw in customers.

Links:

https://www.aopa.org

https://www.avemco.com/

https://www.flyorka.com

Don't forget! Podcast listeners get $10 off their new or renewal NAFI membership. Use the code POD49 at checkout on https://www.nafinet.org

Episode 110 of More Right Rudder is sponsored by AOPA.

In this episode we'll meet with two members of AOPA's Air Safety Institute. Jodee Patten is the chief flight instructor, eFIRC and Paul Deres is the Vice President, Operations at ASI. This episode is about the eFIRC and how the dollars CFIs spend on the course are directly reinvested into aviation safety. The eFIRC offers CFIs elective module options, access to expert CFIs for questions, and includes all FAA renewal paperwork processing. Be sure to check it out at: https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/cfis/flight-instructor-resources/cfi-renewal

Podcast listeners get $10 off their new or renewal NAFI membership. Use code POD49 at checkout on https://www.nafinet.org/.

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org

Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using discount code POD49 at checkout on the NAFI website.

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

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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

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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/