More Right Rudder
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 being packed full of content, More Right Rudder is the perfect way to stay informed, while you’re on-the-g...
Upset Prevention and Recovery Training - Part 3
This episode is the third and final installment in our series on upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT). Andrea Germanetti, an experienced airline captain and UPRT instructor, walks us through the benefits of instructors getting UPRT training and the lessons they can take back to their customers no matter what aircraft they're flying including resilience, competency, and confidence. The conversation also delves into preparing for upsets in IMC and a robust discussion on the integration of automation and automation management in UPRT.
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Upset Prevention and Recovery Training - Part 2
In the second episode in this three part series, this episode starts us on a journey of understanding the the ground theory portion of upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT). Leading this discussion is Andrea Germanetti, an experienced airline captain and UPRT instructor. This broad discussion includes flight dynamics, threat and error management, the element of surprise, and the importance of spin training.
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Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) Part 1 w/ Andrea Germanetti
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.
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The Writers Behind the Stories w/ Joe Clark
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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 o...
Aviation Insurance Claims: Lessons for Flight Instructors w/ Kim Skipper
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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...
Understanding Flight Training Security Rules
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...
Five Proven Tips to Improve Your Instruction
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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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The Writers Behind the Stories w/ Cambrie Foster
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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...
Your Essential Guide to the FAA's New Medical Policy w/ Dr. Keith Roxo
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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...
Celebrating Success in 2024 and What's Next in 2025
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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 r...
Master Your Departure Briefing w/ Collin McDonald
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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...
Rules and Guidance and Policy, Oh My!
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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 e...
The Writers Behind the Stories w/ Joel Stoller
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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...
Promoting your Instructional Services
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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...
Choose a FIRC that Invests in Aviation Safety
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...
Choosing an Online Ground School w/ Bret Koebbe
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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...
CFI Reinstatement with Pat Brown
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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 Ai...
The Writers Behind the Stories w/ Samantha Bowyer
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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...
Become a Glider CFI w/ Jason Depew
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Jason Depew joins this episode of More Right Rudder for an engaging discussion on gliders. We start the basics of how to obtain your glider ratings. From there you'll learn how you learning how to fly a glider will benefit your customers, rope breaks...
The Legal Perspective on Medical Applications w/ Anthony Ison
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In this episode, we are joined by Anthony Ison of The Ison Law Firm and the Pilot Lawyer Podcast. Anthony has been involved in aviation from a young age, is a private pilot, and is now an attorney specializing in aviation m...
The Writers Behind the Stories w/ Dr. Billy Hoffman
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In this episode of Writers Behind the Stories, NAFI Publications Director Beth Stanton is joined by neurologist and aircraft health researcher Dr. Billy Hoffman. He is an affiliated assistant professor of aviation at the University of North Dakota John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Science. Additionally, he...
Getting and Keeping Your Head in the Game w/ Tammy Barlette
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In this episode we are joined by Tammy Barlette, a U.S. Air Force instructor pilot veteran who translated her experiences into a mental performance course for pilots. Listen as we discuss her mental model, trade a few stories, and learn about her online...
SimVenture 2024!
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Welcome to the SimVenture 2024 bonus episode! In this episode, we are joined by Kevin Meyers of PilotEdge to talk about the details of this year's SimVenture. It's a great overview of why and how you can participate, even if you aren't flying into AirVenture. There are also some fun new features to SimVenture this year you won't want to miss out on.
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Passing the Torch: Welcome Sarah Staudt to NAFI
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In this episode, we have the pleasure of introducing Sarah Staudt, the new Program Development Manager at NAFI!
Join us as we learn about what led Sarah to join NAFI and her plans for the future. Additionally, we bid farewell to John Niehaus, the previous Program Director, as he passes the...
Episode 100! C's get Degrees: Content, Collaboration, and Creativity w/John Niehaus
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In this edition of "Writers behind the stories," we are thrilled to turn the tables on John Niehaus, NAFI's "retiring" Director of Program Development, and interview him about his remarkable journey with the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI). For years, John has been...
How Accident Reports can Shape the Next Generation of Pilots w/David Moorefield
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David Moorefield, Director of Flight Operations at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University joins us on the heels of his MentorLIVE presentation "Learning from Others' Mistakes" which was all about his philosophy of using accident reports to create scenarios for students.
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Pilot Mental Health w/Dr. Victor Vogel
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The "Other" Go-Around: Takeoff Rejects w/Philip Mandel
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Discover the vital knowledge every pilot should possess regarding takeoff rejects. Through insightful explanations and practical examples, this video aims to equip both experienced aviators and aspiring pilots with the necessary skills to make informed decisions during critical moments before takeoff.
Philip Mandel earned his Private in 1981 followed by his Instrument...
How Classical Music and Yoga Can Enhance Flight Training: Insights from Gita Brown
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In this enlightening conversation, we talk to Gita Brown, a soloed pilot, classical musician, and yoga instructor, about the unique connections between aviation, music, and the art of yoga. Get ready to explore the correlations and discover valuable tips CFIs can incorporate into their flight training programs.
Gita Brown is a...
Eliminating a Mindset of Apathy w/Jason Archer
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Now more than ever, the aviation industry needs flight instructors to conduct themselves as aviation educators. As the training pipeline accelerates and quality of instruction suffers in measurable ways, a cultural shift is required in how we view the profession, how we mentor new instructors, and how we conduct ourselves with and around...
The Writers Behind The Stories w/Steve Rutland
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In this episode of Writers Behind the Stories, we meet Steve Rutland, prolific writer for NAFI's Mentor Magazine and 11 time NAFI Master Instructor. Podcast host Beth Stanton engages Steve in an in-depth conversation about his fruitful career, pilot training experiences, and the evolution of the aviation industry.
From his military to...
Teaching with Purpose w/Aaron Dabney
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So You Survived an Accident, Now What? w/Jeff Jorgenson
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Today's featured guest, is Jeff Jorgenson, award winning author and founder of Open Air Flight Club shares first-hand accounts of surviving a gyroplane crash. The discussions delve into the mostly-underestimated aspects of emergency flight situations and crash survival.
In the chaos following the crash, Jeff shares how he dealt with various authorities, insurance companies, a...
Why Discussing Pilot Medicals Early is Essential to Avoid Training Delays w/Dr. Gregory Pinnell
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In this episode we talk to Dr. Gregory Pinnell of Airdocs about the importance o...
The Writers Behind The Stories w/Robert "Bob" Meder
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Curious to know what it's like to create weekly written content for NAFI publications? In this episode, NAFI Editor Beth Stanton and Chair Emeritus Bob Meder share their personal journeys in battling impostor syndrome while producing compelling content. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the dedication and effort that goes into delivering high-quality written material. Discover invaluable tips and tricks to overcome self-doubt and excel in your...
Avoid Disqualifying Pitfalls: Tips from Dr. Keith Roxo, Aviation Medical Examiner
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In this episode we talk to Dr. Keith Roxo of Wingman Med about how the FAA views pilots purely by the information they submit and how to avoid possible disqualifying pitfalls.
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Don’t Miss the NAFI/King Schools Scholarship Deadline: Apply Now!
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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!
A Year Worth Remembering: NAFI’s 2023 Highlights
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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 our amazing members, generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and loyal listeners for being the pillars of our success.
Together, we've made a difference, and we can't wait to share our gratitude with you!
The Writers Behind The Stories w/Fred Stahl
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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 drives him to contribute to NAFI Mentor Magazine.
Fred Stahl, Ph.D., began instructing pilots in 1992. He has worked both independently and at flight schools and has taught aviation ground school courses in various setting. From 2016 to 2018 Stahl was chief flight instructor at AO...
Why Pilots Need a Good Doctor: Dr. Keith Roxo’s Advice on Preparing for the Pilot Medical Exam
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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 other resources to properly prepare for their pilot medical to achieve a successful outcome.
Don't Miss part two of this discussion January 9th followed by Keith's NAFI MentorLIVE Presentation January 17th!
Dr. Keith Roxo is a...
