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Clear, concise comm is critical to safety👍 https://bit.ly/SAFE-COM This controller shares advice! GA News FREE to SAFE Members #flySAFE #CFIpro #MasterCFI #safepilots
Read June “SAFE Strategies!” Aviation news and resources. https://conta.cc/3LQJJvk Sweepstake winners and OSH23 plans👍#flySAFE #CFIpro #MasterCFI #SAFEpilots #OSH23
Read SAFE Strategies; aviation news and resources. WInners of the Spring Sweepstakes, AirVenture booth and dinner plans, and candidates for the board of directors. Also see our newest Master Instructors. #flySAFE #CFIpro #MasterCFI #SAFEpilots

Educate-Elevate-Aviate! SAFE Strategies June 2023 Subscribe to Strategies Join SAFE Contribute to SAFE Earn your "Master Instructor!" Dave Beans...
web-extract.constantcontact.comHere is a great (FREE) article from IFRmag to clear up (we hope) the confusion about logging instrument time and staying current. https://bit.ly/SAFE-LogIt Additional guidance with this FAA doc: https://bit.ly/FAA-LogIt 👍 #flySAFE #CFIpro #MasterCFI #SAFEpilots

Within the IFR community, there has been much confusion over how and when to log instrument approaches. The FAA extended that confusion to logging...
bit.lyBargains in maintenance are a dangerous gamble! https://bit.ly/SAFE-MX Select a good shop and verify your MX #flySAFE #CFIpro #MasterCFI #SAFEpilots
Save Thursday 27th (SAFE members) @OSH23 for our member dinner/meeting at the Partner Resource Center (PRC). Here are some photos from last year http://bit.ly/SAFE-Dinner22 (Thanks to Michael Miley) #SAFEpilots #CFIpro #MasterCFI #flySAFE

Dinner and awards at EAA Airventure 2022. Please visit www.safepilots.org for more information
bit.lyVisit SAFE at B-2097/8 #OSH23 and members save Thursday 6-8 for our member meeting/dinner on EAA Campus (Partner Resource Center). Lots of fun give-aways👍
Training and “deep practice” are critical to safety because “stuff happens!” http://bit.ly/SAFEgoodies Daily resources and inspiration👍#flySAFE #CFIpro #MasterCFI #SAFEpilots
Amazing savings (1/3 off ForeFlight and more) FREE App and daily inspiration, http://bit.LY/JoinSAFE join the professionals👍#flySAFE #CFIpro #MasterCFI #SAFEpilots
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VISIT SAFE At Major Air Shows
Each year, SAFE participates in Air Shows across the country. Starting in the spring with Sun-n-Fun in Lakeland, Florida thru the Summer and Fall months at EAA AirVenture, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Stop by our booth to discover the ways SAFE supports Aviation Educators.

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These resources are available for members after logging in to our members only website.

Top 5 Reasons to Join SAFE:
Reason #1:
SAFE is a Member-Centric Organization
- Members Elect 100% of the Board of Directors
- All Directors held accountable to the membership
- Members have a say in governance and other activities
- Member recognition for outstanding contributions to the organization
- No other comparable organization comes close to this open governance model!
Reason #2:
Our Exclusive Member Benefits
- Discounts available from more than two dozen corporate partners
- Discounted subscription to FLYING Magazine (print and digital)*
- Comprehensive CFI Lability Insurance Program
- Needs-based Mentoring Program
- Members-Only Resource Center
- Special Activities for members and special guests
- The only organization of it's kind offering such an array of benefits!
Reason #3:
Ability to Promote Yourself Through the SAFE Website
- Your listing included in our online Find a SAFE Member database
- Your profile included in SAFE's directory of Member profiles
- Your events and news considered for posting in the "Calendar of Events" and "News" areas
- Increase your credibility/visibility as an expert by contributing to our online Resource Centers
- Interact with other members across the spectrum of aviation topics
Reason #4:
Support & Defense of Members' Interests
- SAFE presence at major fly-ins
- Creator of the Pilot Proficiency Project™
- Chaired the ambitious GA Pilot Training Reform Initiative
- Supporter of the Master Instructor Continuing Education Program™
- Collaborator with the FAA and others in the industry
- Provider of free resources through our Public Resource Center
- Responded to numerous NPRMs
Reason #5:
Aviation Educators Worldwide are Welcome
- Open to anyone involved, or even interested in Aviation Education on any level
- Recognition that "Aviation Education" is far broader than just flight instruction
- Sponsor of K-12 Classroom Teacher Grants
- The only organization of it's kind where different aviation education disciplines can interact and coordinate efforts!
"I am truly impressed by the efforts and accomplishments of SAFE…. The desire to be a member centric organization is the main draw. SAFE has earned the respect of many big names in aviation and that says a lot…"
- J. Runner, CA
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