Monthly Archives: October 2009

SAFEpilots.org Domain Transfer to the New Site

By Webmaster Jenny | Published: October 28, 2009
Recently we unveiled our exciting new platformat www.safepilots.org.On Monday, November 2nd, we will be initiating the transfer of safepilots.org to the new host. Unfortunately this comes with some downtime. If you try to access safepilots.org and you don’t see the new site or the downtime message, it is because of the transfer [...]
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SAFE “Meetup” at AOPA SUMMIT

By Doug Stewart | Published: October 26, 2009
In addition to the SAFE gathering that will be held during the AOPA Summit, on Friday, from 1 – 3 PM, SAFE has secured a slot in the “meetup” area in the exhibit hall of AOPA Summit. The “meetup” will be held on Thursday, 11/05 from 2:30 – 3:00 PM. AOPA intends the meetups to provide [...]
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Seeking Member Input on NPRM

By Doug Stewart | Published: October 25, 2009
The FAA has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on proposed changes to FAR parts 61, 91 and 141. TheSAFEBoard of Directors has been discussing these changes and has formed an ad hoc committee headed by Directors Pat Knight and Donna Wilt to formulate an officialSAFEresponse.The committee is requesting member comments to be included [...]
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SAFE Gathering at AOPA Summit

By Doug Stewart | Published: October 21, 2009
SAFE has been able to arrange a place and time for a gathering of SAFE Members and Supporters during the AOPA Summit being held in Tampa. The gathering will be held on Friday, November 6th, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM in the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel, 700 S. Florida Avenue, right beside the Tampa [...]
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Long Overdue SAFE Update

By Webmaster Jenny | Published: October 19, 2009
Greetings SAFE Members, Let me begin by offering my apologies to all of you for the tardiness of this update. I carry the full responsibility for it being so late. To be honest, my flight training business has had me so busy these past few months, that I just haven’t had sufficient time to get an [...]
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NPRM on proposed changes to CFR parts 61, 91 and 141

By Webmaster Jenny | Published: October 19, 2009
The FAA has issued an NPRM on proposed changes to FAR parts 61, 91 and 141. The SAFE Board of Directors has been discussing these changes and has formed an adhoc committee headed by Directors Pat Knight and Donna Wilt to formulate an official SAFE response.If you would like to serve on this committee, or [...]
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Meet the Newest Master Aviation Educator

By Webmaster Jenny | Published: October 14, 2009
Andrew T Smith recently earned his Master Aviation Educator (MAE) accreditation. Drew is an assistant professor and program lead for K-State University’s Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Training curriculum ( www.Salina.K-State.edu/Aviation ) at Salina Municipal Airport (SAL). He also serves as a Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME) for the FAA’s Wichita FSDO. Press release available in PDF.
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Brightline Bags has a New Design

By Webmaster Jenny | Published: October 14, 2009
BrightLine Bags, Inc., recently named “Top Flight Bag for 2009” by Aviation Consumer Magazine, and the new leader in Flight Bag design, efficiency and innovation, has announced a new design of their acclaimed flight bag in response to customer and dealer feedback. Press release available in PDF.
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