It's Always SAFE to Learn

It’s Always SAFE to Learn

Tom Benenson

Monday, June 08, 2009 at 08:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

SAFE (Society of Aviation and Flight Educators) was formed following a contentious split from NAFI (National Association of Flight Instructors), stemming from dissatisfaction over NAFI's governance, particularly the lack of member input in board elections and the controversial removal of the Master Instructor program's creators.
A central dispute between NAFI and the individuals associated with SAFE involves the ownership and administration of the highly regarded Master Instructor program, with both sides claiming intellectual property rights.
While NAFI is now proposing bylaw changes to increase member involvement, SAFE is establishing itself as a member-centric organization dedicated to serving a broader community of aviation educators, raising questions about the long-term viability of two similar associations in the flight instruction sector.

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