FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Patrick Theron CARTER, Master CFI-Aerobatic           (Initial:  9Jun08)  
Bartlesville  OK
E-mail:   PatrickTCarter@lycos.com

Patrick T Carter recently earned his Master CFI-Aerobatic accreditation.  Patrick is an aerobatic flight instructor as well as the owner of AcroFlights (www.AcroFlights.com) where he specializes in unusual attitude training.  The holder A & P mechanic certification, he is also an aerobatic competitor and airshow performer.      (Photo:  MCFI-A Patrick Carter of Bartlesville, OK)  
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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 Patrick T Carter, an aerobatic flight instructor and a resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma.  Recently, Patrick was 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 Patrick is one of only 7 Oklahoma aviation educators to earn this prestigious "Master" title and one of only 19 nationwide to earn aerobatic accreditation.  In the words of former FAA Administrator Marion Blakey, "The Master Instructor accreditation singles out the best that the right seat has to offer."    

The Master Instructor designation is the industry's only professional accreditation recognized by the FAA.  It 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 Patrick 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 1967 and 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


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