Amy Hoover Named National CFI of the Year

Backcountry pilot, aviation professor honored for more than 30 years of flying and teaching.

Meg Godlewski

Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 11:40 AM ET

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Amy Hoover has been flying for more than 30 years. [YouTube Screenshot: Central Washington University]

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Amy Hoover, a backcountry pilot and professor at Central Washington University, has been named the 2022 National Certified Flight Instructor of the Year by the FAA and General Aviation Awards Industry Board.
Her passion for aviation developed from her work as a field geologist, leading her to specialize in tailwheel and mountain flying, writing curricula, and authoring a book on the topic.
Hoover is highly regarded for her passionate, safety-first teaching approach, prioritizing student success, logging extensive instruction hours, and consistently seeking to enhance her own skills.

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Amy Hoover, backcountry pilot, author and professor at Central Washington University in Ellensburg has been named 2022 National Certified Flight Instructor of the Year.

The award is bestowed by the FAA and the General Aviation Awards Industry Board. Every year the General Aviation Awards recognize the top certificated flight instructor, aviation technician, and FAA Safety Team Representative of the year. The honorees are nominated by their peers.