If you are a flight instructor, you understand how challenging it can be to stay up-to-date with the latest aviation trends and advances. With constantly changing regulations and a rapid pace of technology, staying informed is a must. But how do you keep up when you’re on-the-go? More Right Rudder has the solution! Hosted by the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), More Right Rudder is an informative podcast that caters to the needs of busy flight instructors. With each episode ...
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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: Lightspeed Aviation Learn more about the NAFI Exclusive Benefit combining the Trade Up Program and the CFI/Pro Pilot Program ------------------------------------------------------------------- Jason Dep…
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The Legal Perspective on Medical Applications w/ Anthony Ison
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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: AOPA Learn more about their advocacy, education, and promotion of general aviation by clicking this link to their website. ------------------------------------------------------------------- In this epi…
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The Writers Behind the Stories w/ Dr. Billy Hoffman
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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. ------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of Writers Behind the St…
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Getting and Keeping Your Head in the Game w/ Tammy Barlette
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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: Garmin ------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to the SimVenture 2024 bonus episode! In this episode, we are joined by Kevin Meyers of PilotEdge to talk about the det…
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Passing the Torch: Welcome Sarah Staudt to NAFI
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Episode 100! C's get Degrees: Content, Collaboration, and Creativity w/John Niehaus
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How Accident Reports can Shape the Next Generation of Pilots w/David Moorefield
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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 May is Learn to Fly Month at Sporty’s. It’s a four-week celebration of learning to fly designed to inspire and help new pilots achieve their aviation goals. In addition to savings on popular pi…
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The "Other" Go-Around: Takeoff Rejects w/Philip Mandel
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How Classical Music and Yoga Can Enhance Flight Training: Insights from Gita Brown
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Eliminating a Mindset of Apathy w/Jason Archer
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The Writers Behind The Stories w/Steve Rutland
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Teaching with Purpose w/Aaron Dabney
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So You Survived an Accident, Now What? w/Jeff Jorgenson
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 To Purchase Jeff's Book Visit: https://www.amazon.com/Open-Air-Flight-Club-Yourself/dp/B08RLBYJFJ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Today's featured guest, is Jeff Jorgenson, award winning author an…
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Why Discussing Pilot Medicals Early is Essential to Avoid Training Delays w/Dr. Gregory Pinnell
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 Visit Airdocs: https://www.airdocs.net/ This episode is sponsored by: Sporty's Embark on an exciting journey with Sporty's this February! Join them in celebrating IFR Month, a thrilling four-week exploration of the challenges and re…
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The Writers Behind The Stories w/Robert "Bob" Meder
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships (new and renewing) by using Discount Code: POD49 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Curious to know what it's like to create weekly written content for NAFI publications? In this episode, NAFI Editor Beth Stanton and Chair Em…
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Avoid Disqualifying Pitfalls: Tips from Dr. Keith Roxo, Aviation Medical Examiner
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 Visit Wingman Med: https://wingmanmed.com/ NAFI Member's 20% off Medical Consultations: Click here for details! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode we talk to Dr. Keith Roxo of Win…
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Don’t Miss the NAFI/King Schools Scholarship Deadline: Apply Now!
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Scholarship Information: Apply Now! The NAFI/King Schools scholarship deadline is approaching on the 4th of January. Listen for information on the scholarship, how to apply, and a special thanks to King Schools for such a great program!By National Association of Flight Instructors
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A Year Worth Remembering: NAFI’s 2023 Highlights
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Donate to the NAFI Annual Fund: Click Here In this special podcast, we gather to celebrate the conclusion of an eventful year - 2023 - and reflect on NAFI's incredible milestones. Join us as we express our gratitude towards our dynamic team, who tirelessly worked towards our mission. We also extend our sincere thanks to o…
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The Writers Behind The Stories w/Fred Stahl
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode NAFI Editor Beth Stanton interviews Fred Stahl, PhD to share his valuable insights from years of experience in the flight training industry, including his views on the importance of becoming an Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) and what…
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Why Pilots Need a Good Doctor: Dr. Keith Roxo’s Advice on Preparing for the Pilot Medical Exam
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Visit Wingman Med: https://wingmanmed.com/ NAFI Member's 20% off Medical Consultations: Click here for details! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode we talk to Dr. Keith Roxo of Wingman Med about the importance of pilots having a good doctor, and how to utilize them and o…
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When Flight Students Freeze: A Pilot’s Worst Nightmare!
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org IT'S GIVING TUESDAY! Please consider supporting the NAFI Annual Fund. Click Here! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Discover the gripping account of flight instructor Nathan Ballard's encounter with a stupefied flight student. Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges instructors …
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Understanding Slips and Skids w/Mark King and Brian Schiff
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Want to Earn FAA Wings Credit for listening? Click Here Watch the original MentorLIVE: Click Here ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Cross controlled: what does that really mean? Skidded turns: what really happens and how do we avoid them? When can a slip be a life-saving maneuver? I’v…
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Is Your Defensive Flying Offensive? w/Greg Feith
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Want to Earn FAA Wings Credit for listening? Click Here Join us on a thought-provoking journey that intertwines aviation safety and personal growth. Explore the fascinating connections and uncover the valuable lessons worth embracing. Learn how aviation safety practices can shape our mindset, decision-making, and overall …
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Mastering Aviation Weather Interpretation: Tips for Safe and Informed Flying
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org This episode is sponsored by: Sirius XM Aviation Weather Now through the end of the year get a $300 rebate and 3 months free of SiriusXM Weather Entertainment! Go to sportys.com/GDL52 to learn more -------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn new teaching techniques to help students better un…
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Top 5 Under Taught Topics for CFIs: Spencer Suderman Explains Slipping Stalls and Spin Phases
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Guinness World Record holder and CFII Spencer Suderman discusses the importance of slipping stalls, spin phases, slipping to touchdown in crosswinds, turning slips, and the possibility of the “impossible turn”. Spencer Suderman is a CFII, air show pilot, and two-time Guinness World Record breaker for performing the most i…
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Inside Scoop: Everything You Need to Know About NAFI CFI Summit
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Register for the NAFI Summit: www.NAFIsummit.org Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Ready to Take Your CFI Experience to New Heights? The National Association of Flight Instructors CFI Summit is Here to Make It Happen!" Whether you're an aspiring CFI, a seasoned veteran, or somewhere in between, the CFI Summit is where you should be. Learn all about the to…
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The Writers Behind The Stories w/Patrick Howell
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org -------------------------------------------------------------------- Join NAFI Editor Beth Stanton in her latest installment of Writers Behind the Stories, as she interviews contributing author Patrick Howell about his aviation background and writing process. Howell is an expert on aviation safety, and his work has appear…
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A Hall of Fame Conversation w/2023 CFI HOF Inductee Bill Powley USAF Ret.
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The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has recognized Lt. Col. Herbert W. (Bill) Powley, USAF (Ret.), as the 2023 inductee into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame. Powley joins an elite group of individuals who have been recognized for their significant contributions to flight instruction. Powley graduated from the Air Force Academy …
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Ground and Flight Instructor Pro Tips /Gary ”GPS” Reeves
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org NAFI Summit Information: https://nafisummit2023.org/ This episode is sponsored by: PilotSafety.org -------------------------------------------------------------------- Free for any instructor or future ground and flight instructor that wants to learn, AND HELP SHARE YOUR TIPS, along with the top tips from others, to help …
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Sweat Showers Not Thunderstorms w/Dr. Scott Dennstaedt
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org NAFI Summit Information: https://nafisummit2023.org/ This episode is sponsored by: Icom Add Before Flight -------------------------------------------------------------------- The training you received to stay far away from thunderstorms is the wrong approach! It will lead you down the primrose path to falling into a deadl…
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Best Practices for Teaching in a Sim w/Josh Harnagel, Redbird Flight Simulations
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org This episode is sponsored by: Sirius XM Aviation Weather Get a 2 month FREE Trial of XM Aviation weather: aopa.org/siriusxm -------------------------------------------------------------------- Improve your customers’ training outcomes with these proven best practices and guidelines. This session focuses on practical, real…
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The Writers Behind The Stories w/Spencer Suderman
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org This episode is sponsored by: Sporty's NAFI members enjoy 20% off of select Sporty's training products and Sporty's eFIRC is free. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't miss this exclusive interview with air show pilot and CFI Spencer Suderman as he talks with NAFI Mentor Magazine Edit…
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Recurrent Training: What is SimVenture? w/Pilot Edge
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Episode Sponsor Pilot Edge, visit their website (www.pilotedge.net) for more information on SimVenture July 13th through 16th -------------------------------------------------------------------- Recurrent Training is a rerun of a previous episode of More Right Rudder For three years in a row PilotEdge has been proud to pr…
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Top 5 Mistakes Good Instructors Make when Teaching IFR w/Gary ”GPS” Reeves
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org This episode is sponsored by: Icom Add Before Flight -------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn the top 5 mistakes that GOOD CFIIs make when teaching IFR. A must-attend class for any current or future instrument instructor that wants their students to learn more, finish faster, and be safer…
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It Started As a Talk About Sailing~ w/Randall Williams, CFII/MEI
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org In this fascinating video, we hear from Randall Williams about his experiences navigating the ocean as a sailor and the skies as a pilot. Discover the parallels between these two worlds and what it takes to excel in both. For more interesting stories from Randall, see his most recent NAFI NOTAMs blog post here.…
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Visit Advancing Aviation at: https://advancingaviation.com/ Kimberly Dawn is a Canadian Class 1 Flight Instructor with international certifications in Aviation Training Management, Advanced Instruction and Virtual Classroom Instruction. Owner of Advancing Aviation and the Facebook Top Instructors and Students Group.…
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org This episode is sponsored by: NAFI Summit 2023 -------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a special new format for the MRR Podcast, hosted by NAFI Director of Publications and Editor Beth Stanton. With each release of a new Mentor Magazine (every other month), Beth will pick a regular con…
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Hosted by NAFI Director of Publications and Editor Beth Stanton. "The Writers Behind the Stories" series will feature guests who author the articles in NAFI's Mentor magazine. With each release of a new Mentor magazine (every other month), you will get to know the people behind the pens as Beth interviews authors on the podcast. You will discover t…
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What Do You Claim To Know About Insurance?
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org This episode is sponsored by: Avemco Insurance Company -------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode we welcome Assistant Underwriting Manager at Avemco Insurance Company Luke Barnette to discuss all things insurance, and more specifically flight instructor liability insurance. What …
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Why We Teach What We Teach w/Tom Turner
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org This episode is sponsored by: NAFI Summit 2023 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Everything we do learning to fly, we do for a reason—but it’s not always the reason you might think. In this program we’ll look at two Federal regulations and two training maneuvers and explore the real reas…
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So You Want To Start A Flight School? w/Tim Poole
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org This episode is sponsored by: Sporty's NAFI members enjoy 20% off of select Sporty's training products and Sporty's eFIRC is free. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Starting and running a flight school without losing your shirt can be a challenge. Learn directly from a flight school owne…
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org This episode is sponsored by: Sirius XM Aviation Weather Get a 2 month FREE Trial of XM Aviation weather: aopa.org/siriusxm -------------------------------------------------------------------- Today's Guest is Founder and CEO of ICARUS Devices Nick Sinopoli (https://www.icarusdevices.com/). We discuss with Nick what the I…
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It’s Toxic To Be Hypoxic w/Scott Ashton President Aerox Oxygen Systems
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org For more information on Aerox Oxygen Systems and to learn more about their products see: www.aerox.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ For this episode, we sit down with President and CEO of Aerox Oxygen Systems Scott Ashton to discuss common mi…
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60th Episode Extravaganza! A World After Full Time Flight Training
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Happy 60th Episode with brand new opening music and an end to Season 1 of the Podcast! To celebrate we welcome Andrew Kisela and Graham Bostrom to the MRR Pod. Graham and Andrew are prime examples of how flight instruction helps build a solid foundation for accelerating your career to other aspects of aviation, Part 121 A…
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Vist San Carlos Flight Center: https://sancarlosflight.com/ Join the movement, officially finish your CFI today: https://sancarlosflight.com/training/cfi-finishing-school Join our talk with Dan Dyer of San Carlos Flight Center to discuss their unique program they call "CFI Finishing School." Described as a "deep dive into…
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Send your column questions to rightseat@nafinet.org Get to know the aviation experts behind NAFI Mentor Magazine’s brand new column, the Right Seat! Labeled as “Dear Abby” for pilots, consider Jen Watson, Dana McIlwain, and Josh Watson as your lifeline when you’re stumped by a question or need some advice. Learn about how…
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Caution! Helicopter Wake Turbulence w/Ned Parks
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org This is something you either have never or very seldom heard. Several accidents have occurred as a result of helicopter wake turbulence to fixed wing aircraft. This session will the impact of helicopter wake turbulence on fixed wing aircraft both in the VFR environment and the IFR environment. Ned Parks' aviation roots da…
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DEADLINE: NAFI/King Schools Scholarship 2023
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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Scholarship Information Link: https://kingschools.com/king-schools-nafi-scholarship-information Special Thanks to King Schools for their continued Support of NAFI and our Members!By National Association of Flight Instructors
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