he National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has postponed NAFI Summit scheduled for October 15-17, at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida.

NAFI issued the following statement regarding the event:

“Among the best-known safety challenges in aviation are the ‘go/no-go’ decision and mission- driven ‘get-there-itis.’ As flight instructors, we teach clients to recognize these tendencies and use risk management to stay safe.

“Those lessons also apply to NAFI Summit.

“Hurricane Milton is fast approaching Florida. Although landfall is expected on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the strength of this storm is likely to create greater-than-usual hazards for other parts of the state, including Daytona Beach.

“The NAFI Summit planning team has carefully evaluated all available information. As with any aviation activity, we realize we might have perfect weather by this time next week, and Milton’s aftermath could be less than it is currently forecast to be. For the sake of those living in Florida, we hope that will be the case.

“Our top priority is to keep everyone safe. The aftermath of this storm will likely cause transportation issues for attendees and exhibitors. Also, we want to free up resources like hotels and rental cars for Florida residents impacted by this hurricane. We have therefore decided to postpone NAFI Summit.

“We are in touch with the staff at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University concerning alternative dates. We will advise everyone of the new schedule as soon as possible. In the meantime, please be patient as we work through the administrative details arising from this situation.

“We regret the inconvenience to everyone involved, but we all know the cliché: It is far better to be on the ground wishing to be flying rather than to be aloft in a storm we could have avoided.”

For more information about the Summit, please visit the event website.