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SAFE at Sun-n-Fun
Maher Receives HAI Award
CFI Forum #3 Delivered
Bothe to Give Webinar
Symposium Panelists
Recent Master Instructors
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February 24, 2011  

SAFE represents more than 550 of the industry's top aviation educators, including numerous local and national General Aviation Award winners in the flight instruction, aviation maintenance, avionics, and FAA Safety Team categories. SAFE is also chairing the Pilot Training Reform Symposium in Atlanta, GA on May 4-5, 2011.

SAFE at Sun-n-Fun, March 29-April 3, 2011
Sign up for Breakfast, Have Your Forums Posted

Our third annual SNF breakfast is scheduled for 7:00-10:00 AM on Friday, April 1, 2011 in Activity Tent #2. SAFE members and partners are invited to participate in this free member benefit . Sign up for the breakfast now.

Presenting a Forum? Submit your schedule for the website.

We Need You logoVolunteers wanted to staff the SAFE tent  

If you can devote some time to help out in the SAFE tent during Sun-n-Fun, please contact SAFE Vice Chair Mark Adams to coordinate dates and times. We have perks for tent volunteers this year, too.

 

SAFE at SNF web page 

SAFE Member Receives HAI Award
"Excellence in Communications" goes to Guy Maher

The Helicopter Association International (HAI) recently announced the 50th anniversary winners of its "Salute to Excellence" awards program. According to HAI President Matt Zuccaro, "Since helicopters first flew, this industry's members have been using exceptional skill and dedication to aid and support the public greater good." Zuccaro went on, "The latest honorees continue that outstanding tradition."

 

SAFE member Guy R. Maher of Vertical magazine and Lanier Media has earned the Excellence in Communications award. A widely known and respected aviation photojournalist, Maher has spent 30 years providing a vital and unique firsthand perspective on the helicopter industry, while tangibly promoting a focus on safety.

 

Maher and other winners will be honored on March 7th during the HELI-EXPO 2011, in Orlando, FL.

SAFE Delivers CFI Forum #3 to FAASTeam
"Go-Arounds" Created by Michael Phillips

The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently delivered the third of eight planned "Seminar-in-a-Box" (SIB) products for use by the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam). Entitled Go-Arounds, the SIB was created by Master Instructor Michael Phillips, who has provided more than 4,900 hours of flight instruction, 2,000 of which have been in high performance aircraft. Pilot Workshops has also contributed two audio tips from aviation safety expert Bob Martens.

 

The FAA has identified loss of control during the initial climb as a top fatal accident category. According to Phillips, "The go-around might seem to be such a fundamental exercise, yet it can prove fatal if mishandled. We need to focus more attention on go-around decision making and piloting skills." Other SAFE members have likewise volunteered to develop and present new CFI Forum topics.

 

The SIBs are designed to facilitate interactive discussion among instructors, examiners, and FAASTeam members on topics related to flight training and accident prevention. Prior to nationwide deployment, each SIB is reviewed and accepted by AFS-850. The next product being developed by SAFE will address weather.

 

Anyone interested in either developing or presenting a CFI Forum should contact SAFE Chair Doug Stewart

SAFE Member to Give EAA Webinar
"Prepare for Your Checkride, and Pass!"

SAFE member and Treasurer Larry Bothe will present a webinar on March 22nd entitled, Prepare for Your Checkride, and Pass! A Master Instructor and Designated Pilot Examiner, Bothe will tell you what you need to do before you go to your checkride to make it easier. You'll also learn how to avoid the common mistakes applicants make during both the oral and flight portions. This webinar will help you approach checkrides with confidence.

Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Time: 7:00-8:22 PM CDT

System Requirements:

PC-based: Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Mac: OS X 10.4.11 (Tiger) or newer 


Encourage your students to participate by registering online today! You will receive a confirmation email with information about how to join this EAA-sponsored webinar.
Update - Training Reform Symposium
Panelists Announced

Symposium LogoSAFE recently released its list of more than two dozen panelists for the GA Pilot Training Reform Symposium, including:

 

Jim Lauerman, AVEMCO

John King, King Schools, Inc.

Carol Jensen, Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association

Dr. William Rhodes, Aerworthy Consulting LLC

Jennifer Storm, AOPA

Eric Radtke, Sporty's Academy, Inc.

Jerry Gregoire, Redbird Flight Simulations

Gretchen Jahn, Remos Aircraft

Michele Summers-Halleran, ERAU

Jens Hennig, General Aviation Manufacturers Association

Travis Klumb, Cirrus Aircraft

Tom Norton, DPE (Eclipse 500) for Orlando FSDO

Dr. Kurt Barnhart, University Aviation Association

Dr. John Bertrand, Windsong Aviation Training, Inc.

Dave McVinnie, DPE & FAASTeam Rep for Albuquerque FSDO

Thomas Turner, Mastery Flight Training, Inc.

Mike Shiflett, MS Aviation

Arlynn McMahon, Aero-Tech, Inc.      

Jeff Edwards, AVSAFE

Max Trescott, Glass Cockpit Publishing

Jeffrey Moss, Flying Like the Pros

Pete Bunce, General Aviation Manufacturers Association

Jack Pelton, Cessna Aircraft Company

Hal Shevers, Sporty's

Brent Wouters, Cirrus Aircraft

John McGraw, Federal Aviation Administration


Volunteer to help out in Atlanta in May

Learn more about the symposium 

Recent Master Instructor Designations
Congratulations to These SAFE Members

SAFE Director Cliff Chetwin, Santa Fe, NM -- 3-time MCFI

All recently earned their designations through SAFE benefits provider Master Instructors LLC.
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Doug Stewart, Chair
Society of Aviation and Flight Educators