PAS News and Website News
Nov 2005:
PAS owner/chief-instructor renewed his Cirrus Standardized Instructor Program (CSIP) credentials for another year. This recognition allows him to provide various types of training for the purpose of satisfying insurance and related pilot training requirements.
July 2005:
Matthew McDaniel, Master CFI (Renewal: 13Jul05)
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of Matthew McDaniel, owner of Progressive Aviation Services and a resident of Wisconsin. Recently, Matt's designation as a Master CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor) was renewed by NAFI, his professional aviation organization.
To help put this achievement in its proper perspective, there are approximately 85,000 CFIs in the United States. Fewer than five hundred of them have achieved that distinction thus far. The last ten national Flight Instructors of the Year were Master CFIs while Matt is one of only 8 Wisconsin aviation educators who has earned this prestigious "Master" title.
The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA that is earned by candidates through a rigorous process of continuing education and peer review. Much like a flight instructor's certificate, it must be renewed biennially. This process parallels the continuing education regimen used by other professionals to enhance their knowledge base while increasing their professionalism. Simply put, the Master Instructor designation is a means by which to identify those outstanding aviation educators, those "Teachers of Flight," who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to excellence, professional growth, and service to the aviation community.
Earning this designation is tantamount to having the words summa cum laude emblazoned on an instructor's certificate. These Masters truly represent the crème de la crème of our industry!
G Alexander "Sandy" Hill, MCFI
Vice President, Dir of Education
Nat'l Association of Flight Instructors
Nov 2004:
PAS owner/chief-instructor renewed his Cirrus Standardized Instructor Program (CSIP) credentials for another year. This recognition allows him to provide various types of training for the purpose of satisfying insurance and related pilot training requirements.
Nov. 2003:
PAS owner/chief-instructor completed the Cirrus Standardized Instructor Program (CSIP) at the Cirrus factory. This recognition allows him to provide various types of training for the purpose of satisfying insurance and related pilot training requirements.
July 21, 2003 :
Matthew McDaniel, Master CFI ( 21Jul03 )
Cudahy, WI
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of Matthew McDaniel, owner of Progressive Aviation Services and a resident of Cudahy, WI. Recently, Matt was designated a Master CFI (Certificated Flight
Instructor) by NAFI, his professional aviation organization.
To help put this achievement in its proper perspective, there are approximately 81,000 CFIs in the United States . Fewer than 400 of them have achieved that distinction thus far. Matt is one of only 7 Wisconsin aviation educators who has earned this prestigious "Master" title.
The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA that is earned by candidates through a rigorous process of continuing education and peer review. Much like a flight instructor's certificate, it must be renewed biennially. This process parallels the continuing education regimen used by other professionals to enhance their knowledge base while increasing their professionalism. Simply put, the Master Instructor designation is a means by which to identify those outstanding aviation educators, those "Teachers of Flight," who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to excellence, professional growth, and service to the aviation community.
Earning this designation is tantamount to having the words "summa cum laude" emblazoned on an instructor's certificate. These Masters truly represent the crème de la crème of our industry!
NAFI is dedicated to providing support and recognition for America 's aviation educators while helping them raise and maintain their level of professionalism. It is also committed to providing a safe and effective learning environment for student pilots. The Association was founded in 1967 and affiliated with EAA in May of 1995.
G Alexander "Sandy" Hill , MCFI
Vice President, Dir of Education
Nat'l Association of Flight Instructors
Jan. 11, 2003 - Cirrus SR-20 & SR-22 Checklists added to the Merchandise page. PAS has developed comprehensive checklists for use in Cirrus SR-20 and SR-22 aircraft. These checklists were developed using the appropriate Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) and experience gained during hundreds of hours of providing instruction in Cirrus aircraft. They incorporate color-coded sections for Normal , Abnormal & Emergency Procedures. Also included are V-speed charts, a circuit breaker panel diagram and a glide distance chart. The checklist is designed to rest on one thigh while in use and to store easily in any of the standard storage pockets of the aircraft. Anyone hiring PAS for a complete initial training program in a Cirrus aircraft will receive a complimentary checklist copy (hiring PAS for various other training or services may qualify you as well). As with any after-market checklist, these checklist are not FAA nor Cirrus approved and should be used only in conjunction with the approved POH.
Aug. 28, 2002 – First PAS students complete training course for Cirrus SR-22.
Aug. 20, 2002 – PAS is introduced to the Cirrus Owner’s and Pilot’s Association (COPA) through the use of on-line discussion forums.
Aug. 2002 – Progressive Aviation Services, LLC created. Website first went on-line the third week of the month.
November 30, 2008: Added Published Works page to the website.
July 28, 2008: Created a new section with new photos on the Photo Gallery page.
July 10, 2008: Added more images to the Photo Gallery page.
March 12, 2005: Rolled out new website look and format!
July 30, 2004 : Updated information on the Pricing page.
January 31st, 2004 : Split the Cirrus section of the Photo Gallery to two separate pages, and added new photos to the Flying the Cirrus: 2003-Present page.
January 21st, 2004 : New images added to the "A Flying Career" section of the Photo Gallery page.
August 28, 2003 : New images added to the Photo Gallery page.
August 11, 2003- Updated the Credentials, Testimonials, and Merchandise pages.
July 27, 2003- Updated Flight Time statistics on the Credentials page.
May 16, 2003- PAS major announcements on upcoming Fun Fly and Seminar events. Information added to the Seminars and Fun Flight pages. And finally, a new image was added to the Photo Gallery page.
April 13, 2003 : Added more images to the Photo Gallery page.
March 12, 2003 : Added a new testimonial for Matt McDaniel to the Testimonials page.
Feb. 22, 2003 : Added more images to the Photo Gallery page.
Feb. 19, 2003 : Added testimonial for Matt McDaniel to the Testimonials page. Updated Flight Time statistics on the Credentials page.
Jan. 11, 2003 : Added more images to the Photo Gallery page, and added information on clothing and checklists to the Merchandise page.
Jan. 4, 2003 : Added more images to the Photo Gallery page.
Dec. 29, 2002 : Added new testimonial from Scott & Dorothy Zimmerman to Testimonials page.
Dec. 16, 2002 :
- Added new testimonial from John Cibulskis to Testimonials page.
- Added link for Blue Sky Design to Links page .
Dec. 1, 2002 : Added the Photo Gallery page to the site.
Oct. 15, 2002 : Updated Flight Time statistics on the Credentials page.
Sept. 30, 2002 – Added information about Customer Referral Program to PAS News and to Prices page.
Sept. 25, 2002 -
- Added new testimonial from customer Alex Unterberger to Testimonials page.
Sept. 20, 2002 -
- Added new testimonial from customer Konrad Schmidt to Testimonials page.
Sept. 17, 2002 –
- Buttons added on Sept. 15 are activated (with exception of “Gallery” which is still under construction).
- Customer testimonial by Lou W. Allstadt added to Testimonials page.
- News & Updates (this page) added to keep customers informed about happenings with P.A.S. and to help them easily find updated area in the website since their last visit.
Sept. 15, 2002 - Several “buttons” added for future site pages that will detail Merchandise for sale, Insurance approvals, a photo gallery and Cpt. Punkin’ Head’s Flight Deck (our fun page).
Sept. 12, 2002 – Text color changed from black to white throughout website for easier readability.
Sept. 11, 2002 – Customer testimonial by David Van Gaalen and photo added to Testimonials page.
Sept. 3, 2002 – PAS website gets a completely new look. Many minor changes and additions are incorporated into the site as well.
Aug. 2002 – Progressive Aviation Services, LLC created. Website first went on-line the third week of the month.
Matthew McDaniel
(414) 339-4990
Matt@progaviation.com