Accelerate your CFI Mastery with
SAFE's CFI-PROficiency Workshop
Professional development is essential in aviation. And there is something for every aviation educator at our CFI-PRO™ Workshop.
Whether you are new to aviation education (even working on a CFI) or a seasoned veteran, this learning opportunity will reinvigorate your teaching and accelerate your mastery and proficiency with new ideas and techniques.
“live safety-oriented aviation seminar with fresh, level-appropriate knowledge for CFIs… Excellent!”
“Excellent opportunity to discuss subjects in flight training with flight instructors from across the country”
The majority of pilots only fly (and train) in <10% of the flight envelope. These limited pilots are vulnerable to LOC-I when displaced by an emergency or upset. DPEs also see fewer student pilots familiar with turning stalls (a standard maneuver available in the private ACS) on checkrides. We know this comes from their CFIs.
We need instructors learning and spreading "Extended Envelope Maneuvers" to expand their proficiency and confidence thereby reducing LOC-I accidents.
Previous workshops presenters have included as many as five FAA National Award Winners).
“this is a great event that really helps increase your tools for teaching“
SAFE's CFI-PRO™ Inspiration
The original inspiration for this program is the 20 year old Orlando FSDO CFI Special Emphasis Program which in only two years was able to reduce instructional accidents in their very busy flight district by an astounding 60%. Elevating aviator excellence has a proven effect on safety and pilot quality. We want to scale this to our entire pilot population by improving aviation educators (SAFE mission).
SAFE's CFI-PRO™ Clinic - Closing the Gap Between "Good to Great!"
Our 80% drop-out rate in aviation education has become an accepted embarrassment accept as "normal" rather than fix. A comprehensive AOPA study identified the CFI as the key reason flight students either stay and succeed or abandon their dreams. As in LOC-I, the aviation educator is the “inflection point” or "influencer" we need to address and improve. This program will include resources to improve your educator effectiveness (SAFE Resources) and thus reach every pilot flying.
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Please enter your name and contact details so we can stay in touch as details develop. Questions can be answered by calling 607-351-3637.
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There is huge pressure on the FAA to lessen the standards for ATP, with all kinds of proposed waivers for experience. https://bit.ly/SAFE-Sully3 SAFE urges caution; the recent safety record speaks for itself! #SAFEpilots #CFIpro #MasterCFI #flysafeflyazman
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Daily aviation resources and ideas from SAFE for passionate pilots and aviation educators🤣👍
Tune up your awareness for safety! Mid-airs and LOC common in pattern. http://bit.ly/SAFEtoolkit FREE resources for pilots/CFIs #flySAFE #CFIpro #MasterCFI #SAFEpilots
Checkride Ready!™ Free on the SAFE Toolkit App: http://bit.ly/SAFEtoolkit Advice from DPEs to Ace your flight test. #SAFEpilots #CFIpro #MasterCFI #flySAFE
SAFE has a tool to prevent 20% “failure to qualify” on flight tests; “All-In-One” templates w/ experience and endorsements! https://bit.ly/SAFE-Testpdfs FREE here #SAFEpilots #CFIpro #MasterCFI #flySAFE
SAFE has a tool to prevent 20% “failure to qualify” on flight tests; “All-In-One” templates w/ experience and endorsements! https://bit.ly/SAFE-Testpdfs FREE here #SAFEpilots #CFIpro #MasterCFI #flySAFE
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VFR into IMC commonly precedes fatal accidents. https://bit.ly/VFC-IMC These fortunate survivors reveal how quickly control can be lost! #flySAFE #CFIpro #MasterCFI #SAFEpilots
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Join SAFE at Sun 'N Fun; C-19/20. This enters you in sweepstakes for a Lightspeed "Delta Zulu" headset, an Aerox PrO2 oxygen system, or a Sporty's PJ2+ handheld radio. bit.ly/SAFE-3B Members who "step-up" or donate are also eligible to win! #SAFEpilots #CFIpro #MasterCFI #flySAFE #SnF23 ... See MoreSee Less
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Takeoff and initial climb contain under-appreciated risk. Add *awareness* to your take-off script *BEFORE* adding power to go flying. bit.ly/SAFE-KeyFob See today�#SAFEblogEb#flysafey#CFIproF#MasterCFIe#SAFEpilotsilots ... See MoreSee Less
Add Safety (Awareness) *Before* Flight! - Aviation Ideas and Discussion!
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Add greater safety to your flying with takeoff awareness and preflight preparation. More CFI emphasis here saves lives.Comment on Facebook
Watch this excellent AOPA early analysis of the Winterhaven mid-air. bit.ly/SAFE-Mid-Air Many planes still operate without ADS-B and "see-and-avoid" is a trained skill requiring constant vigilance; many lessons here! #flySAFE #CFIpro #MasterCFI #SAFEpilots ... See MoreSee Less
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Mechanical issues are the root cause of many accidents. We need to maintain vigilance and sharp maintenance techs. to find these *before* trouble occurs. Here are some known bad actors from incident reports! #flysafe #CFIpro #MasterCFI #SAFEpilots ... See MoreSee Less
Getting The Shaft - Aviation Safety
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Cessna U206E Stationair Broken Fuel Selector Shaft The fuel selector shaft’s top u-joint (p/n 1216608200) was twisted and a tab broke as the pilot was selecting different tank going through the off ...Comment on Facebook
As a 27 year commercial pilot and A&P I agree maintenance is extremely important. Not sure I agree it’s the root cause of many accidents though. Check out Aviation Accidents / This Day in History FB page and I think you’ll be surprised how few accidents are rooted in maintenance.
Beta is pursuing certification of a conventional TO/L electric aircraft, which uses airport runways, while simultaneously working on eVTOL technology. The Avia plane has flown a total of 22,000 miles and completed a 386-mile flight during two years of human-crewed testing. Compare a $20 recharge to $500-$700 in fuel for a similar turbine. #flysafe #CFIpro #MasterCFI #SAFEpilots #betaflight ... See MoreSee Less
Electric plane manufacturer BETA Technologies aims for eCTOL and eVTOL markets
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The Burlington, Vermont-based company is well on its way to certification.Comment on Facebook
IFR safety depends on fastidious attention to detail and comprehension of nuanced differences. bit.ly/SAFE-SBP Read this great article explaining some IFR subtleties that can snare the unaware pilot. #flysafe #CFIpro #MasterCFI #SAFEpilots ... See MoreSee Less
Tale of Two Approaches - IFR Magazine
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According to recent FAA statistics, there are approximately 1292 “plain vanilla” ILS approaches that are designed to Cat I minimums—usually a DH of 200 feet AGL and visibility of ½ SM. This exc...Comment on Facebook
A coalition of "aviation alphabet" groups has joined forces to fight a recent PSI Test Center price modification that is closing local testing centers across the country. The revenue from local FAA testing supports the GA infrastructure. PSI holds an FAA-monopoly contract and is eliminating private competition. #flySAFE #CFIpro #MasterCFI #SAFEpilots ... See MoreSee Less
Alleged Knowledge Test Issues Prompt Flight Training Protest - AVweb
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Flight training organizations along with EAA and AOPA are urging the FAA to take a hard look at the availability and effectiveness of aviation knowledge tests. In 2018, the agency awarded an exclusive...Comment on Facebook
Thanks to some committed members of congress, General Aviation may (finally) receive recognition - and more money - in this year's FAA Reauthorization Bill: "The time is now to make smart investments in general aviation, and we also have to ensure that all areas of the federal government support our GA community," said Rep. Garret Graves. #flySAFE #CFIpro #MasterCFI #SAFEpilots ... See MoreSee Less
Lawmakers Stress Support for Investing in General Aviation
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House aviation subcommittee chair Garret Graves calls for improving general aviation investments while T&I chair Sam Graves seeks more advocacy.Comment on Facebook