James Griggs, Captain, CAPPalwaukee Composite Sqdn.
(Courtesy of Master Instructors LLC)
Master Instructors LLC took great pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of Ludwig J Wipotnik, the 1996 National CFI of the Year and resident of Mount Prospect, Illinois. Recently, Lou's accreditation as a Master CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor) was renewed by Master Instructors LLC, the international accrediting authority for Master Instructor designations as well as the FAA-approved "Master Instructor Program." He first earned this national professional accreditation in 1998, has held it continuously for 12 years, and is one of only ten individuals worldwide to earn the credential seven times.
To help put these achievements in their proper perspective, there are approximately 93,000 CFIs in the United States. Fewer than 700 of those aviation educators have achieved that distinction thus far. The last 15 national Flight Instructors of the Year were Master CFIs while Lou is one of only 13 Illinois teachers of flight to earn this prestigious "Master" title. In the words of former FAA Administrator Marion Blakey, "The Master Instructor accreditation singles out the best that the right seat has to offer."
The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA. Candidates must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to excellence, professional growth, and service to the aviation community, and must pass a rigorous evaluation by a peer Board of Review. The process parallels the continuing education regimen used by other professionals to enhance their knowledge base while increasing their professionalism. Designees are recognized as outstanding aviation educators for not only their excellence in teaching, but for their engagement in the continuous process of learning -- both their own, and their students'. The designation must be renewed biennially and significantly surpasses the FAA requirements for renewal of the candidate's flight instructor certificate.
A CAP member since the 1950's, Lt. Col. Wipotnik is currently the Operations Training Officer at Palwaukee Composite Squadron.
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