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| Pre-AirVenture Issue - July 11, 2011 |
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SAFE represents nearly 600 of the industry's top aviation educators, including the majority of Master Instructors as well as numerous local and national General Aviation Awards winners in all four awards categories. SAFE is also leading the Pilot Training Reform initiative, which kicked off with a symposium in Atlanta in May 2011.
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Sign Up for the SAFE Dinner-Meeting
| | 6:00 pm Thursday, July 28th, Main Terminal Building
Time is running out to secure your spot at the Third Annual SAFE dinner-meeting. Get together with fellow SAFE members and guests for the festivities!
Here are just a few of the very special guests who have registered to attend: John Allen (Director, FAA Flight Standards Service), Mel Cintron (Manager, AFS 800), Van Kerns (Manager, AFS 600), Rob Moran (Chief Operating Officer, AOPA), Allan Schrader (Owner, Lightspeed Aviation), Hal Shevers (Founder, Sporty's), Judy Phelps (2011 National Flight Instructor of the Year).
We'll also be raising money for SAFE by selling tickets for some great door prizes, including a subscription to Wing-X Pro for the iPad from Hilton Software.
On the menu: Italian buffet with vegetarian options, beer, wine, soft drinks. Sign up now.
Learn more about SAFE at AirVenture
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General Aviation Awards Ceremony
| | 7:30 pm on Wednesday, July 27th, Theater in the Woods
Two of the four 2011 National General Aviation Awards winners are SAFE members! Along with the other deserving winners, SAFE's own Judy Phelps, 2011 National Flight Instructor of the Year, and Vicki Sherman, 2011 National FAASTeam Representative of the Year, will receive their awards from FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt.
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Volunteer to Help in the SAFE Tent
| | What you can do for your organization
We can still use some help staffing the SAFE Tent during AirVenture. SAFE has been working hard for its members; it's now time for more members to step up and ask, "what can I do to help my organization?" Volunteer today!
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Join or Renew during AirVenture
| | Receive Coupons for Premiums
When you join or renew your SAFE membership during AirVenture 2011, you'll receive a coupon redeemable for the following:
- Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA), Hangar B, Space 2075-2078 - Free Test Prepware Download.
- Gleim Publications, Hangar D, Space 4073 - Your choice of 2011 FAR/AIM or Private Pilot Syllabus. And if you purchase a Gleim FIRC during AirVenture, also receive both a cap and ACR service for free.
- Sporty's Pilot Shop, Hangar D, Space 4128-4130 - Online Recreational/Private Pilot Maneuvers Guide and Volume I, Complete Pilot Training Course.
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Meeting Scheduled on Pilot Training Reform
| | 4:50 pm Friday, July 29th, FAA Aviation Center
SAFE has scheduled a short meeting to give a progress report on our Pilot Training Reform initiative. The meeting will convene at 4:50 pm on Friday, July 29th at the FAA Aviation Center. According to Symposium Chair Bob Wright, "It's been nearly 90 days since our productive symposium in Atlanta. SAFE issued its preliminary report ahead of schedule, and we've seen positive results already from a number of courseware providers." Wright continued, "The FAA Aviation Center at AirVenture is a perfect venue for a progress report and will keep the spotlight on the need for training reform." Attendance is open to anyone who is interested in contributing to the training reform process, as well as those who participated in the Pilot Training Reform Symposium and those who have been tasked with responding to SAFE regarding the six core projects stemming from the symposium. A 35-page preliminary report and other symposium-related material is available on the symposium website. Additionally, video of the symposium proceedings is available courtesy of the Aero-News Network on the 2011 SAFE Symposium channel. |
Show Your Support for SAFE
| | Embroidered Apparel from Sporty's
Sporty's offers a great deal on apparel embroidered with the SAFE logo: members receive a discount, SAFE receives a portion of the purchase price from Sporty's, and others will see what aviation organization you have chosen to belong to! Choose "SAFE" under Custom Embroidery, Silhouette/Logo, Option 4.
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Forums to Consider during AirVenture
| | STEM Through the Lens of Aviation
4:00-5:15 on Tuesday, July 26th, Forum Pavilion 06
Aviation educators interested in learning about an innovative program that uses general aviation to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ( STEM) careers to women and other under-served populations should attend this talk by SAFE member and Ph.D. Sue Stafford. iPad Proficiency Seminar by ForeFlight
2:30-3:45 on Monday, July 25th, Forum Pavilion 04
11:30-12:45 on Saturday, July 30th, Vette Theater The intent of the new ForeFlight Proficient Pilot initiative is to promote the proper use of the iPad and other tablets in the cockpit. There is much a pilot needs to know to be safe with the iPad--understanding of failure modes, how to protect the unit, how to disable radios, what to do if an application fails or locks up, day-ahead charging and power management techniques, using external accessories, ensuring proper charts are loaded, etc. Meet the Aerobatic Masters
11:30-12:45 on Friday, July 29th, Aerobatics Pavilion - IAC HQMaster aerobatic instructors Gordon Penner, Rich Stowell, and Johnny White will be panelists at the International Aerobatic Club's Pavilion to discuss aerobatic and unusual attitude training issues. This is a cooperative effort between SAFE and IAC.
Other Forums by SAFE MembersBe sure to attend forums by these and other SAFE members: Eric Basile, Larry Bothe, Cliff Chetwin, Julie Filucci, JJ Greenway, Bret Koebbe, Rod Machado, Eric Radtke, Doug Stewart, Max Trescott. Search the AirVenture schedule by last name for forum dates, times, and locations. |
WANTED: eNews Editor
| | Should have experience with Constant Contact
SAFE is looking for a new editor for eNews. Applicants must be able to:
- Work with Constant Contact (or a similar email service)
- Coordinate with the Membership Database Manager to acquire updated email addresses
- Prepare and publish issues of SAFE eNews and other communiques as may be required or directed by the Board
- Archive eNews and communiques, and update the archive links page on the SAFE website
- Ensure that eNews and appropriate communiques are cross-posted to SAFE's Facebook page and Twitter account
- Coordinate with Marketing/Advertising regarding eNews sponsors/advertisers
Publication history over the last 13 months:
- (22) issues of eNews
- (18) other communiques to members
- Averaging three Constant Contact emails to members/month
If you are considering a Master Instructor designation, this would be a great way to earn hours in several categories. Anyone interested in becoming eNews editor should contact Director Arlynn McMahon. |
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