NAFI Summit in October Features FLYING Contributors

Teaching sessions for instructors include appearances by Les Abend and other aviation luminaries.

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 10:23 AM ET

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Karen Kalishek, chair for the National Association of Flight Instructors, is just one of the aviation educators who will lead sessions at the inaugural event. [Video Screenshot]

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The inaugural NAFI Summit, an educational event for flight instructors, is scheduled for October 24-26 in Lakeland, Florida.
The summit will feature prominent aviation figures, including Les Abend and Gary "GPS" Reeves, discussing critical topics such as accident mitigation, proper flight reviews, and effective teaching methods.
Attendees should note the September 23 deadline for special hotel rates, as registration for the event is filling quickly.

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The first NAFI Summit in Lakeland, Florida, will take place October 24 through 26 and feature FLYING contributor Les Abend and other aviation luminaries. The teaching event for instructors is the first for the National Association of Flight Instructors.

The events kick off with an opening reception on October 24 in the evening and then fill two days with sessions produced by well-known CFIs, designated pilot examiners, and industry leaders.