Local pilot achieves national milestone

NORTH LIMA

Independent flight instructor Andrew Marinelli is a rarity in the aviation community.

The pilot received his accreditation as a master certified flight instructor for the fifth time.

The MCFI is among the six designations provided by Master Instructors LLC through its master instructor continuing-

education program. The designation is renewed every two years.

Only 27 worldwide have achieved the honor five times.

Read more about this accomplished Valley man in Saturday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.