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More Right Rudder
par National Association of Flight Instructors
If you are a flight instructor, you understand how challenging it can be to stay up-to-date with the latest aviation trends and advances. With constantly changing regulations and a rapid pace of technology, staying informed is a must. But how do you keep up when you’re on-the-go? More Right Rudder has the solution! Hosted by the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), More Right Rudder is an informative podcast that caters to the needs of busy flight instructors. With each episode being packed full of content, More Right Rudder is the perfect way to stay informed, while you’re…
Épisodes
More to the Story: Ethical Flight Training Marketing | More Right Rudder Ep. 158
7 oct. 2026 · 37 min
Not yet a NAFI member? Join today at https://www.nafimentor.org/become-a-member “Zero to hero.” Airline career promises. Guaranteed timelines. Exact training costs. How much of what prospective pilots hear in flight training advertising actually reflects reality? Beth Stanton, NAFI’s director of…
Title: Twins, Turbines and Electric Power: The New Light-Sport Era | More Right Rudder Ep. 157
15 sept. 2026 · 44 min
Not yet a NAFI member? Join today at https://www.nafimentor.org/become-a-member In this episode of More Right Rudder, host Sarah Staudt welcomes back Bill Snodgrass to discuss the full implementation of the MOSAIC final rule. The conversation centers on the regulatory shift from rigid Part 1.1…
The Flight School Marketing System | More Right Rudder Ep. 156
4 août 2026 · 36 min
Join NAFI today to gain access to exclusive content, mentoring opportunities, and a community of dedicated CFIs. Join here: https://nafimentor.org/become-a-member/ Flight school marketing is about much more than having a website. In this episode of More Right Rudder, Sarah Staudt talks with Tim…
More to the Story: Comparing Flight Training and Musical Mastery | More Right Rudder Ep. 155
22 juil. 2026 · 35 min
Join NAFI today to gain access to exclusive content, mentoring opportunities, and a community of dedicated CFIs. Join here: https://nafimentor.org/become-a-member/ What do flight instruction, medical education, and professional music have in common? More than you might think. In this episode of…
Is AI Your Student’s Shadow CFI? w/ Kauai Mansur | More Right Rudder Ep. 154
7 juil. 2026 · 31 min
Join NAFI today to gain access to exclusive content, mentoring opportunities, and a community of dedicated CFIs. Join here: https://nafimentor.org/become-a-member/ Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday life, and many student pilots are already using tools like ChatGPT to…
Do's and Don'ts of Applying for Flight Instructor Jobs w/ Rick Miller
9 juin 2026 · 40 min
The aviation hiring market has shifted, and for many newly certificated flight instructors, finding that first instructional position can feel more challenging than ever. In this episode of More Right Rudder, NAFI’s program development manager and host Sarah Staudt sits down with Rick Miller,…
More to the Story: So I Called TOPGUN Back w/ Xavier Piar
26 mai 2026 · 34 min
What happens when a curious flight instructor candidate decides to “call TOPGUN?” In this episode of More to the Story, host Beth Stanton, NAFI’s director of publications and editor, talks with Mentor author Xavier Piar about the story behind his two-part article series: “So I Called TOPGUN,”…
Pilot Mental Health: What’s Changing at the FAA? w/ Dr. Tony Reed
12 mai 2026 · 35 min
On this episode of More Right Rudder, Sarah Staudt, NAFI’s program development manager, talks with Dr. Tony Reed, aviation medical examiner, healthcare executive, aircraft owner, and NAFI board member, about the latest developments in aeromedical certification and pilot mental health initiatives.…
Teaching Pilots to Think | More Right Rudder Ep. 150
28 avr. 2026 · 31 min
In this episode of More Right Rudder, NAFI program development manager Sarah Staudt talks with retired U.S. Air Force instructor navigator and CFI Mark Pierce about how aviation acronyms can be used as more than just memory aids. From PAVE and the 3P model to real-world aeronautical…
Flight Instructor Insurance Explained w/ Kim Skipper
14 avr. 2026 · 22 min
CFI and non-owners insurance is an endless source of questions in the CFI community. In this episode, Sarah Staudt, NAFI’s program development manager, sits down with Avemco Insurance Company’s Underwriting Manager Kim Skipper to break down the essentials of flight instructor insurance. From…
Automation, Assumption, and Young Pilots w/ Mary Bender
31 mars 2026 · 35 min
What happens when a generation raised on seamless tech steps into the cockpit? In this episode of More Right Rudder, host Sarah Staudt sits down with Mary Bender, a PhD candidate in human factors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, to explore how Gen Z pilots are learning, using, and…
More to the Story: Flight of Understanding w/ Maclyn Stringers
17 mars 2026 · 35 min
In this episode of the More Right Rudder podcast: More to the Story series, host Beth Stanton, NAFI’s director of publications and editor, sits down with flight instructor and author Maclyn Stringers to discuss his Mentor magazine article Flight of Understanding. The conversation explores how…
Teaching High-Performance Transitions with Matt Speare
3 mars 2026 · 29 min
Transitioning into high-performance aircraft is more than a horsepower upgrade. It’s a fundamental shift in planning, energy management, and mindset. In this episode of More Right Rudder, host Sarah Staudt is joined by Matt Speare, CFI/CFII (airplane and helicopter), two-time Master Flight…
The Digital Native CFI: Gen Z in the Right Seat w/ Clayton Sander
17 févr. 2026 · 39 min
In this episode of More Right Rudder, host Sarah Staudt, NAFI’s program development manager, sits down with Clayton Sander, a Gen Z flight instructor and owner of AeroEdge LLC, to talk about generational differences in aviation training. Social media stereotypes often paint Gen Z instructors as…
You Have the Flight Controls: Leadership Transition at NAFI w/ Paul Preidecker and Brian Wynne
3 févr. 2026 · 35 min
This episode of More Right Rudder marks a leadership transition at NAFI. Host Sarah Staudt talks with outgoing president Paul Preidecker and incoming president and executive director Brian Wynne about where the organization has been and where it is headed. Preidecker reflects on key progress made…
How a New DPE is Made: An 18-Month Journey w/ Lex Crosett
20 janv. 2026 · 40 min
How long does it really take to become a designated pilot examiner? In this episode of More Right Rudder, Sarah Staudt welcomes Lex Crosett to walk step-by-step through his 18-month path to DPE authorization. From initial application and FAA interviews to Oklahoma City training and observed…
More to the Story: Human Factors in LOC-I w/ Dr. Victor Vogel
6 janv. 2026 · 30 min
Join NAFI Director of Publications Beth Staton as she welcomes guest Dr. Victor Vogel to this episode of the More to the Story series of the More Right Rudder podcast. Vogel is a highly respected physician, CFI-I, NAFI board member, and prolific contributor to NAFI’s publications. In this episode,…
Mutual Support: CRM Beyond the Cockpit w/ Brandon Williams
23 déc. 2025 · 44 min
In this episode of the More Right Rudder podcast, Sarah Staudt, NAFI's program development manager, and Brandon Williams, a former fighter pilot and current airline captain, explore the role of mutual accountability and professional support within the flight instruction community. The conversation…
Navigating Student Engagement During Winter Weather w/ Nate Ehlers
9 déc. 2025 · 35 min
Weather, holidays, and real life can bring flight training to a halt—but learning doesn’t have to stop. In this episode of More Right Rudder, Sarah Staudt sits down with instructor and airline pilot Nate Ehlers to share practical ways CFIs can keep students engaged during training disruptions.…
Stop Memorizing - Start Deciding: Building Better Scenarios with AI w/ John Boos
25 nov. 2025 · 37 min
DPE John Boos and NAFI Program Development Manager Sarah Staudt dive into the power of scenario-based training to strengthen student judgment and decision-making. They discuss why rote memory—while valuable—is only the starting point, and how realistic simulations help students apply knowledge in…