FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Kevin Paul OLSON, Master CFI           ( Renew:  15Mar06 )
Maple Grove  MN    
E-mail:   KPO@CenterlineFlight.com
Kevin Olson recently renewed his Master CFI accreditation.  Kevin is an independent CFI and ground instructor as well as a Cirrus Standardized Instructor at Crystal Airport (MIC) in Minneapolis.  He also serves on the board of directors for the Yankee Flying Club and the Honeywell Flying Club. 
(JPEG image attachment:  MCFI  Kevin Olson of Maple Grove, MN)    
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The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of Kevin Olson, an independent Minneapolis area flight instructor and a resident of Maple Grove, MN.  Recently, Kevin's Master CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor) accreditation was renewed by NAFI, his professional aviation education association.

To help put this achievement in its proper perspective, there are approximately 87,000 CFIs in the United States.  Fewer than 500 of them have achieved that distinction thus far.  The last eleven national Flight Instructors of the Year were Master CFIs while Kevin is one of only 7 Minnesota aviation educators who has earned this prestigious "Master" title.

The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA that is earned by a candidate through a rigorous process of continuing education 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 Kevin 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 Info@NAFIMasters.org or visit NAFI's website at www.NAFInet.org

G Alexander "Sandy" Hill, MCFI
Phone:  303-485-8136
Vice President, Dir of Education
Nat'l Association of Flight Instructors