The first in a three part series, this episode starts us on a journey of understanding the concepts, theories, and benefits of Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT). Leading this discussion is Andrea Germanetti, an experienced airline captain and UPRT instructor. In this first episode, we explore what is UPRT, what is an upset, the value of flight instructors seeking UPRT, and how to select a quality UPRT provider.

Thank you to Sporty's for sponsoring this episode. 

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In this episode of The Writers Behind the Stories, NAFI Director of Publications and Editor Beth Stanton is joined by Joe Clark. With a lifelong passion for writing, Clark has been a frequent contributor to Mentor magazine. Listen to him tell his story on how he combined his passions of writing, flying, and teaching into a long career. This lively conversation starts with Clark's early career and moves through family struggles before settling into retired life instructing in his Aeronca Champ. Clark is also the owner of Bluewater Press. NAFI members receive 15% off all aviation fiction and non-fiction books from www.bluewaterpress.com. Be sure to visit the NAFI membership platform at my.nafimentor.org and navigate to the member benefits area to access the promotion code. 

If you aren't a NAFI member yet, please join us at https://www.nafinet.org. Podcast listers receive a $10 discount on their new or renewal membership. The code is at the end of the episode.

In this episode of More Right Rudder we welcome Kim Skipper from Avemco Insurance Agency. Skipper has been with Avemco since 1987 and is highly credentialed in the insurance industry. She's seen a lot of insurance claims. Throughout this conversation she'll tell us stories of the unusual claims and we'll discuss what flight instructors can do to educate pilots on tips and techniques to avoid these types of claims. Hang on until the end for some funny claims involving the animal kingdom.

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In this episode of the More Right Rudder podcast we are joined by Julean Thorpe. She is the manager of flight training security programs at the TSA. Thorpe and her team joined us at NAFI Summit in January 2025 at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. This episode was recorded live at the event. This conversation starts with a brief history of flight training security rules, and then moves into the current policy. We talk about the new website registration requirement and security coordinator position, changes to security awareness training frequency, and the new procedures for training non-U.S. citizens. NAFI thanks Thorpe and her team for taking the time to join us for this episode and all of their efforts to keep the CFI community informed. 

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TSA Flight Training Security Program: https://www.fts.tsa.dhs.gov/home

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In this episode of More Right Rudder, we are joined by Justin Moore. Moore is an Army fixed and rotorwing pilot who transferred to the Coast Guard to pursue instructional opportunities. He's also a civilian flight instructor. Moore shares with us his five tips to improve your instruction. There is also lively conversation about our different experiences and the benefits of learning from others.

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In this episode of the Writers Behind the Stories, NAFI Director of Publications and Editor Beth Stanton is joined by Cambrie Foster. Foster is a young, only 19 years old, and enthusiastic flight instructor. She has also built a significant social media following that she uses to help fund her flying. Listen to how Foster initially didn't think aviation was for her and transformed into a social media influencer. She shares the power of mentorship and some of the trials she's faced as a young, female flight instructor. Check her out on Instagram @flying.foster

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!

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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