Hurricane Milton Prompts NAFI to Postpone Summit

The NAFI Summit was scheduled October 15-17 on the campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. [Courtesy: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University]

The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) is postponing its summit in Daytona Beach, Florida, due to Hurricane Milton, the organization announced.

Wednesday afternoon, the Category 4 hurricane had wind speeds of about 145 mph and was predicted to create a storm surge of more than 10 feet along west-central coast of Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center.

The NAFI Summit was scheduled for October 15-17 at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University campus. The event is touted as an opportunity for flight instructors of all levels to increase their skills through mentorship, presentations, and peer support.

“Our top priority is to keep everyone safe,” NAFI said in a statement to FLYING. “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.”

NAFI officials said they are in touch with the staff at Embry-Riddle in regard to alternative dates.

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