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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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| Volunteer to assist SAFE during AirVenture | | |
What you can do for your Organization
We are still in need of a few experienced RedBird FMX simulator instructors to assist in running the Pilot Proficiency Project. If you have some experience, and the willingness to share that experience, in helping pilots improve their proficiency during Air Venture, please let us know!
We can also still use some help staffing the SAFE Tent during AirVenture. SAFE has been working hard for its members; its now time for more members to step up and ask, "What can I do to help my organization?" Volunteer today!
In appreciation to all those folks who volunteer during AirVenture we will be holding a special Bar-B-Que dinner for them on Friday evening. We've also purchased SAFE embroidered, white pilot shirts with pockets for all volunteers
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| Sign Up for the SAFE Dinner-Meeting | | |
6:00 PM, Thursday, 26 July, Main Terminal Building
Be sure to sign up to secure your spot at the Fourth Annual SAFE dinner-meeting sponsored by RedBird Flight Simulations, Starr Aviation and Aviation Insurance Resources. Get together with fellow SAFE members and guests for the festivities!
During the dinner we'll be raising money for SAFE by selling tickets for some great door prizes, including a SAFE embroidered Bright Line Flight Bag, as well as many other terrific prizes!
On the menu: Italian buffet with vegetarian options, beer, wine, soft drinks. sign up now..
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| OSHKOSH - General Aviation Awards Ceremony | | |
7:30 PM, Wednesday, 25 July, Theater in the Woods
One of the four 2011 National General Aviation Awards winners is a SAFE member! Along with the other deserving winners, SAFE's own Hobie Tomlinson, 2012 National Flight Instructor of the Year, will receive his award from acting FAA Administrator Michael Heurta. Come on out to the Theater In the Woods to show your support!
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| Safe Represented at NTSB Safety Forum | | |
SAFE Executive Director Doug Stewart and SAFE Charter Member Robert Wright represented SAFE at the NTSB General Aviation Safety Forum held recently in Washington, DC. The goals of the forum were to raise awareness of the GA accident rate and associated recurring safety issue areas, promote and facilitate dialogue about these issues, and determine how to effectively address these issues to improve the safety of GA operations in the future.
Eight different panels offered presentations to the NTSB, with questions and comments from the Board following each panel's presentations. Presentations covered a wide spectrum of topics including: Safety Priorities; Safety Programs; The Role of The Flight Instructor; Content, Quality and Consistency of Pilot Training; and more. Doug addressed the topic of "Preparing CFIs to Teach" and Bob spoke about "Risk Management Training: The Key to Avoiding Fatal Accidents". Their presentations, along with the rest of the entire two day event can be viewed here.
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| SAFE Responds to AFS810 Request | | |
SAFE has responded to the request of Mr. James Viola, manager of AFS810, to comment on any CFI or CFII legal interpretation or CFR specific rule that SAFE feels has grown and gone down the wrong road over the last 20 years that we would like to either: 1. go back to an old rule (earlier time); or 2. make adjustments to the current rule. A list of 21 comments were submitted covering topics including: Flight Reviews; Experimental and Amateur Built Aircraft; Flight Instructor Renewal; Recency of Experience; Mandatory Occurrence Reports; FIRCs; Flight Instructor Records; X/C Requirements; Inspections; General Definitions; Medical Certificates; and more.
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| Testing and Training ARC Issues Report | | |
The Airman Testing Standards and Training Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) released its report including nine recommendations aimed at aligning skills and knowledge and the correlation of training and testing. The FAA was receptive to the majority of the report and committed to improving the testing and training standards by working hand in hand with industry stakeholders. It will probably take from 3 to 5 years before all the recommendations get implemented, and SAFE is fully committed to being a part of that process.
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| Updated AC for BFR & IPC, plus New Appendix to Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge | | |
From FAASafety.gov
The FAA want's to bring to our attention the availability of two new resources for pilots and instructors.
A new chapter has been added to the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) - Runway Incursion Avoidance. The FAA "strongly urges" CFIs to thoroughly know the contents of the new chapter. They are also encouraging the use of the recently revised AC 61.98B, Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check. Click here for the AC |
Recent Master Instructor Designations
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James Lee "Jim" ALSIP, Master CFI-Aerobatic
Indiantown FL
James L Alsip, a 3-time Master as well as a member of IAC and SAFE, recently renewed his Master CFI-Aerobatic accreditation. Jim owns Dylan Aviation, an aerobatic flight school at Indiantown Airport (X58) that specializes in basic aerobatic training as well as tailwheel transitions and upset recovery. He also serves as a FAASTeam representative in the FAA's Orlando FSDO area.
Lamar Anthony CHILDS, Master CFI
Pensacola FL
Lamar A Childs, a 3-time Master and SAFE member, recently renewed his Master CFI accreditation. Lamar specializes in primary and advanced flight training in single and multiengine aircraft and is the president of Lamar A Childs Flight Training at Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport (PNS). He also serves as a contract pilot for Allen Air LLC.
Richard Michael "Mike" COLIGNY, Master CFI
Prescott AZ
Michael Coligny, a 6-time Master and SAFE member, recently renewed his Master CFI accreditation. Mike is an independent flight instructor as well as vice president of advanced programs for North-Aire, a Part 141 flight school at Prescott's Love Field (PRC). He also serves as secretary of SAFE's government affairs committee.
Jeanne Elizabeth MAC PHERSON, Master CFI-Aerobatic
Helena MT Jeanne MacPherson, a 4-time Master as well as a member of IAC and SAFE, recently earned her Master CFI-Aerobatic accreditation. Jeanne is a Helena-area aerobatic flight instructor who owns and operates Mountain Airdance at Helena Regional Airport (HLN). She also serves as a FAASTeam representative in the FAA's Helena FSDO area.
Mark Edward MADDEN, Master CFI
Anchorage AK Mark E Madden, a 3-time Master and SAFE member, recently renewed his Master CFI accreditation. Mark is a professor of aviation technology at the University of Alaska as well as an independent Merrill Field (PAMR) flight instructor. He also serves on the board of the Alaskan Aviation Safety Foundation and is a FAASTeam representative in the Anchorage FSDO area.
Susan Kirstein PARSON, Master CFI
Oakton VA
Susan K Parson, a 5-time Master and SAFE member, recently renewed her Master CFI accreditation. Susan is a special assistant to the FAA's Flight Standards director and editor of FAA Safety Briefing magazine as well as is an independent flight instructor in the Leesburg area. She also serves with the Civil Air Patrol's Virginia Wing and is a FAASTeam representative in the Washington FSDO area.
Mark Stephen UHLMAN, Master CFI
Perry OK
Mark Uhlman, a 1st-time Master and SAFE member, recently earned his Master CFI accreditation. Mark is the chief flight instructor and adjunct professor with Oklahoma State University's Part 141 aviation program at Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO). He also serves as a FAASTeam representative in the FAA's Oklahoma City FSDO area.
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See you at Oshkosh!
Doug Stewart, Executive Director
Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
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