FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Gordon Kenneth PENNER, Master CFI-Aerobatic
(Initial: 5Feb08)
Cincinnati, Ohio
E-mail:
GPenner@cinci.rr.com
Gordon K. Penner recently earned his Master CFI-Aerobatic
accreditation. Gordon is an independent flight instructor specializing
in aerobatic, tailwheel and glider instruction at Stewart Airfield (40i)
and Caesar Creek Gliderport (2OH9). He also serves as president of the
International Aerobatic Club's Chapter 34 in Waynesville, Ohio.
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) and the
International Aerobatic Club (IAC) take pride in announcing a
significant aviation accomplishment on the part of Gordon K. Penner, an
independent aerobatic flight instructor and a resident of Cincinnati,
Ohio. Gordon was recently designated a Master CFI-Aerobatic by NAFI and
IAC.
To help put this achievement in its proper perspective, there are
approximately 91,000 CFIs in the United States. Fewer than 600 of them
have achieved that distinction thus far. The last 13 national Flight
Instructors of the Year were Master CFIs while Gordon is one of only 31
Ohio aviation educators to earn this prestigious "Master" title and one
of only 17 nationwide to earn aerobatic accreditation. In the words of
former FAA Administrator Marion Blakely, "The flight instructor is where
the rubber meets the runway. The Master Instructor accreditation
singles out the best that the right seat has to offer."
The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized
by the FAA that is earned by candidates through a rigorous process of
continuing professional activity 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 Gordon 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
1967and 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
NAFIMasters@aol.com Additional information is available at
http://www.NAFIMasters.org/
and
www.NAFInet.org
G Alexander "Sandy" Hill, MCFI
Phone: (303) 485-8136
Vice President, Dir of Education
Nat'l Association of Flight Instructors
www.NAFIMasters.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MCFI-A Gordon Penner