David H. Faile Jr. First Earned The 'Master Instructor' Designation In 1998

David H Faile Jr., a 9-time Master CFI and SAFE member, recently renewed his Master CFI accreditation. David is an AOPA Airport Support Network (ASN) representative, a FAASTeam representative in the Windsor Locks FSDO area, and the holder of the FAA's Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.  The 1999 Nat'l CFI of the Year, David instructs at Bridgeport's Sikorsky Airport (KBDR).

Master Instructors LLC takes pride in announcing this significant aviation accomplishment on the part of Faile Jr, the 1999 National Flight Instructor of the Year and a resident of Fairfield, Connecticut. Recently, David's accreditation as a Master CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor) was renewed by Master Instructors LLC, the international accrediting authority for the Master Instructor designation as well as the FAA-approved "Master Instructor Program." He first earned this national professional accreditation in 1998, has held it continuously since then, and is one of only 5 worldwide to earn the credential nine   times.

To help put these achievements in their proper perspective, there are approximately 98,000 CFIs in the United States. Fewer than 800 of them have achieved that distinction thus far. The last 19 National Flight Instructors of the Year or National FAASTeam Representatives of the Year were Master CFIs, and David is one of only 10 Connecticut aviation educators who has earned this prestigious title.

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 a national accreditation recognized by the FAA. Candidates must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to excellence, professional growth, and service to the aviation community, and must pass a rigorous evaluation by a peer Board of Review. The process parallels the continuing education regimen used by other professionals to enhance their knowledge base while increasing their professionalism. Designees are recognized as outstanding aviation educators for not only their excellence in teaching, but for their engagement in the continuous process of learning -- both their own, and their students'. The designation must be renewed biennially and significantly surpasses the FAA requirements for renewal of the candidate's flight instructor certificate.

(Photo of David Faile Jr. provided by Master Instructors)

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