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 schism within NAFI (National Association of Flight Instructors), driven by discontent over NAFI's board decisions, including the non-re-election of Master Instructor program founders and a lack of member input in leadership.
A primary point of contention is the ownership and administration of the prestigious Master Instructor program, with both NAFI and the program's creators (now with SAFE) claiming intellectual property rights.
While the viability of two similar organizations is questioned, SAFE aims to differentiate itself by serving a broader scope of aviation educators, building extensive training resources, and fostering stronger collaboration with the FAA.

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