Guest Editorial: Michael Phillips, SAFE Board Member
In 2011, SAFE and other key industry leaders took the initiative to develop and conduct the Pilot Training Symposium in Atlanta that focused on…
We Should Examine Pilots’ Risk Tolerance
As I was preparing a safety program during one of EAA Chapter 180’s Wings Weekends, I realized that very little progress, if any, has…
What’s All the Fuss About Helicopters?
It is a well known fact among aviators that there is something special about piloting a rotary-wing machine. But ask any pilot who has…
KISS, and Tell - Avoiding LOC Can Be Simple
Loss of Control (LOC) has been all too common in recent years, and is currently the leading cause of deadly accidents. I am pleased…
From the editor…
I am extremely impressed with the SAFE membership. Not only are you all masters of flight instruction and education, but some of you are…
Executive Director Report
SAFE was founded on the concept that our membership should be involved in the decision making process. SAFE by-laws were written to ensure that…
From the editor: Remedial Flying 101
It’s tough to admit, but I’m a lapsed flyer. It’s been more than a year since I’ve taken off solo. I’ve been missing it….
Executive Director Report
The year is well underway. January has come and gone and memories of Valentine’s Day may yet linger in the candy bowl. For some,…
The Value of Our Peer Instructors
As a brand new Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI), I had big ideas about how I was going to teach. I felt that how I…
Blame It On the Managers
For the past few years in aviation, we have been struggling to identify how to improve flight instruction. Most of the analysis focuses on…