PDP 2: Runway Incursion Scenarios

Mark Ward

Presenter

Bob Meder

Host

Robert “Bob” Meder earned his CFI in 2001 and has since added single-engine and multi-engine instrument certificates. Recently retired from 40+year career with a major western railroad as a director in the Safety Department. In that role, he established the company’s drone program, working with the FAA on drone regulations while continuing to instruct. With 6,000+ hours of dual instruction, Bob specializes in training new flight instructors, emphasizing risk management and critical thinking.

A FAASTeam Lead Rep, Bob was named District and Regional Flight Instructor of the Year in 2009 and 2010. After nearly a decade as NAFI Chair, Bob continues to serve on NAFI’s board. At the time of the NAFI Professional Development Program and PDC Live @ OSH broadcasts, Bob Meder was NAFI Chairman of the Board.

Rick Todd

Host

Rick Todd is a former NAFI president. Rick Todd received his private pilot certificate in 2005 and, within a relatively short timeframe, in 2008 became a CFI. A past flight school owner for four years, Rick added CFII, MEI, AGI and IGI, and became a FAASTeam Representative for his local FSDO in the Chicago area in 2011 to his flying achievements. Rick has over 3,500 hours total time with 2,900 dual given.

After flight school ownership, he continues to teach with a flying club and at most airports in south suburban Chicago. Rick has considerable experience as a successful executive, currently serving as Vice President for an electrical systems manufacturing facility near Chicago.

Rick is a member of the NAFI Board of Directors and currently serves as the association president overseeing business operations, programs, sales and marketing.