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SAFE represents nearly 700 of the industry's top aviation educators in 49 states and nine foreign countries, including the majority of Master Instructors and numerous General Aviation Awards winners in all four awards categories. SAFE is also leading the Pilot Training Reform Initiative.
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SAFE Report Presented to ARC
| | Nearly 200 Members Participated in Survey
SAFE Chair Doug Stewart presented the results of a SAFE member survey regarding four scorecard issues released by the Airman Testing and Training Standards Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) in advance of its October meeting.
As has been the case several times in the past, the rapid response of SAFE members to a call to action was impressive: nearly one-third of the membership was able to participate in the survey against a very tight deadline. Many provided excellent comments as well.
Specifics of the ARC meeting are unavailable at this time; however, the SAFE survey report is now available.
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SAFE Issues Progress Report on Training Reform
| | Responses from Stakeholders were Substantive, Positive
SAFE recently published a progress report based on comments received from key industry and FAA stakeholders to the six proposed projects distilled from the Pilot Training Reform Symposium held earlier this year. The ten-page update summarizes the responses received from stakeholders and SAFE's analysis of those responses, and identifies additional concerns and recommendations.
According to the progress report, "SAFE is encouraged by the comments received [and] the related training reforms that are currently underway." AOPA, Aviation Supplies & Academics, Cessna Aircraft, CFI Professional Accreditation Committee, Cirrus Aircraft, Diamond Aircraft, EAA, FAA, FAA Safety Team, Flight School Association of North America, GAMA, Gleim Publications, King Schools, MCFI Jeanne MacPherson, and Sporty's Academy all provided responses to SAFE.
The report goes on to commend AOPA for instituting its Flight Training Student Retention Initiative; the GA Joint Steering Committee for implementing the Safety Analysis Team; the FAA for initiating the knowledge test Aviation Rulemaking Committee; and representatives from AOPA, Cessna, Master Instructors LLC, and the University Aviation Association for forming the CFI Professional Accreditation Committee. However, the SAFE report also warns that the long-term success of training reform depends on defined benchmarks, greater collaboration, and grassroots implementation. Engaged stakeholders are encouraged to press on with their initiatives. Stakeholders who have thus far chosen not to participate in the reform process are urged to commit to this effort in a meaningful way. SAFE plans to issue another progress report in 2012. Read the Progress Report |
Barry Schiff Offers Training Scholarship
| | Well-Known Author and Pilot "Paying it Forward"
According to a recent article in General Aviation News, Barry Schiff (SAFE #233) is offering $3,000 "to underwrite the start of flight training for some aspiring young pilot." Schiff introduced his "Solo Scholarship" in his monthly column in the October issue of AOPA Pilot magazine. The winner will be chosen based on a 500-word essay explaining why the applicant wants to become a pilot. Read the GA News article |
Human Factors Articles Added to Library
| | SAFE Member Contributes Ten-Part Series
Master Instructor Hobie Tomlinson has contributed a ten-part human factors series to the Member Contributed section of the SAFE Library. The articles cover a wide range of topics, including sensory issues, illusions, stress and fatigue, resources management, error and risk management, and more. The articles were authored by Tomlinson for his EAA Chapter Newsletter's Flight Advisor Corner, and he has now provided them for use by SAFE members.
All content for the library is vetted by the SAFE Library Editorial Review Committee (LERC). To access the library or contribute material, log in to the website and follow the path Members Only > Library. Index of Member Contributed Material |
CFI Runway Incursions Initiatives
| | FAA Notice No. NOTC3301 Emailed October 13, 2011
from FAA Safety Team Our initiatives begin with including in all the Practical Test Standards a required Runway Incursion Avoidance TASK. The first of the PTS to do so is the CFI PTS, followed by the Private and Commercial PTS. The remainder of the PTSs will follow in due course. To support the certification process, we initiated updating all the pilot certificate written examinations to include detailed Runway Safety material relative to airport signage, runway markings, ATC instructions, and pilot procedures to avoid a runway incursion. To support this effort to train, test, and check pilots, detailed Runway Safety and Runway Incursion Avoidance informational material and procedures are being added to the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge and the Airplane Flying Handbook. These two initiatives provide you with the tools to train a pilot to ensure that they possess the knowledge and proficiency in the area of runway safety, and specific knowledge and skill to avoid a runway incursion. We continue our initiative with rewriting FAA guidance in the conduct of remedial training for runway incursion cases. The skills and expertise of a DPE will be employed for category A and B runway incursions, and a CFI associated with the FAASTeam will present runway incursion remedial training to category C and D runway incursions as appropriate. To assist you in this activity, we have developed a standardized National Baseline Runway Safety/Runway Incursion Lesson Plan. This lesson plan will be the basis upon which a remedial training program will be developed by a FAASTeam Program Manager in collaboration with the Regional Office of Runway Safety. Again, we look to you to spread the important message to pilots that they must possess complete knowledge and understanding of the meaning of airport signage, runway marking, ATC instructions, and that they employ recommended pilot procedures to avoid a runway incursion. It is recognized that a runway incursion, just as a mid-air collision, poses a tremendous risk of a horrific loss of life and property. To provide procedures to enable pilots to avoid causing a runway incursion, two Advisory Circulars, AC-91-73, Single Pilot Procedures During Taxi Operations, and AC 120-74, Flight Crew Procedures During Taxi Operations, are being updated to provide pilots with the latest runway incursion avoidance procedures which every pilot must know and use. FMI: http://www.faa.gov/airports/runway_safety/ |
Recent Master Instructor Designations
| | Congratulations to these SAFE members
- Ed Fink, Fort Meyers, FL -- Eight-Time MCFI
- Lara Gaerte, Fort Wayne, IN -- Three-Time MCFI
- Dave McVinnie, Albuquerque, NM -- Eight-Time MCFI
- Pat Knight, Naperville, IL -- Initial MGI
FMI: Master Instructors LLC |
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