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Contact: Jim Leavitt, FAASTeam Program Manager, Albany NY Posted On: August 8, 2008 FAASTeam CFI Workshops . . . Remember, working together we can make the biggest difference in aviation safety

FAASTeam CFI Workshops

 

On October 1^st, 2008 the FAASTeam will begin to present FAASTeam CFI Workshops. These Workshops combine standardized "Core Topics" with subjects of local interest. They will be held in all eight FAASTeam Regions throughout the Country.  This new program is dedicated to the enhancement of aviation safety and the support of aviation instructors and pilot examiners nationwide.

 

FAASTeam CFI Workshops focus on information that is of critical importance to those who provide pilot training and evaluation during the Airman Certification process. Certificated Flight Instructors, Ground Instructors, Designated Pilot Examiners, and Commercial Pilots who are preparing to become CFIs should attend. Each Workshop will provide a segment dedicated to training and review of topics necessary for CFI renewal. The second segment, of each Workshop, will be available for attendees to address and discuss local pilot training issues, accident causal factors, and items of local interest. It will truly be a meeting where participants can speak up, listen, and learn.

 

The FAASTeam Workshop format, schedule, and required topics will be the same around the Country. Each area will have at least eight Workshops over a two year period, one per quarter beginning on October 1^st, 2008. For example, during the months of October, November, and December FAASTeam Workshop #1 will be presented from Maine to Alaska. The times and places will obviously be different but the "Core Topics" and format will be the same. Then, during the first quarter of 2009; January, February, and March, FAASTeam Workshop #2 will be presented throughout the Country. You will be able to attend any Workshop at any location to receive credit towards the completion of the eight Workshop series and be eligible for CFI renewal.   CFI renewal is a bonus for those CFIs that can attend all eight sessions in a series.  

 

Times and locations of FAASTeam CFI Workshops will be available via the Safety Program Airmen Notification System (SPANS) at FAASafety.gov. This will be an opportunity to work with DPEs, find out how to interpret requirements of the Practical Test Standards, ask questions, and compare notes with other CFIs. Participants can share what they know and, maybe find out what they don't know. CFIs are the foundation of aviation safety, this is where CFIs can work together to improve the Aviation Safety Culture. 

 

Plan to attend a CFI Workshop in your area this fall.  Remember, working together we can make the biggest difference in aviation safety.

 

Jim Leavitt

james.w.leavitt@faa.gov

FAASTeam Program Manager

Albany, NY

1-518-785-5660