The GAJSC - A Safety Collaboration between Government and Industry.
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Most people in the aviation industry have never heard of the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) and the work that it accomplishes. The GAJSC was formed in 1997. FSANA is one of the participating partners that collaborates behind the scenes to help improve GA safety.
In its official description, the GAJSC states:
The General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) is a public-private partnership working to improve general aviation safety. The GAJSC uses a data-driven, consensus-based approach to analyze aviation safety data and develop risk reduction efforts. The GAJSC’s goal is to reduce the GA fatal accident rate.
The GAJSC is like an aviation safety warehouse which creates safety related reports which are distributed to the GAJSC's 19 participating aviation partners. The partners then take the information and share with their members and constituencies.
Bob Rockmaker, FSANA President & CEO and Tom Hoffman, Managing Editor of FAA's Safety Briefing are co-chairing a marketing and outreach working group which is developing an updated logo, tag line and related scope for the GAJSC. The work group is developing new and improved delivery process for the quality safety information generated by the GAJSC.
The goal for 2009-2018 was to reduce the fatal accident rate per 100,000 flight hours by 1% per year from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2018, with no more than 1 fatal accident per 100,000 flight hours by 2018. The baseline for the improvement metric was the three-year baseline average for calendar years 2007, 2008, and 2009 at 1.12 per 100,000 flight hours. This safety improvement goal was realized in 2018 when the fatal accident rate was 0.89 fatal accidents per 100,000 flight hours.
Industry representatives from multiple aviation segments including government, aviation associations and the private industry come together regularly to accomplish the work of the GAJSC. The GAJSC provides safety information to the businesses, training providers, agencies, and more within the aviation sector to attempt to improve the GA safety record.
A recent product that is directly relatable to the flight training community is a report on controlled flight into terrain (certainly a hot topic in many of the Airman Certification Standards documents).
FSANA engages actively with GAJSC and encourages the flight training community to take advantage of the work and documents that are created that can be used to help inform and affect positive safety change.
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Legislative Movement that May Generate Relieve from LODA Progress
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This past week saw the U.S. House of Representatives pass an amendment that further defines the definition of flight training. The amendment is part of the 2021 Defense Authorization Act and is a part of positive legislative progress that may help re-define what is a "commercial activity" in relation to a recent interpretation o the FAA that has generated a requirement for a Letter of Deviation Authorization (LODA) for certain flight training efforts. Specifically, the LODA has become required when training is being obtained/provided in special use (most commonly Warbird) and experimental aircraft.
Not to confuse everyone from many headlines that you may have seen that seem to indicate that something had been passed that alleviates this now, the devil is in the details. What passed this week was an amendment in the U.S. House that will then refer back to the original legislation in the U.S. Senate to keep the process moving. We all remember Schoolhouse Rock How a Bill Becomes a Law, right?
There are multiple steps along this process but FSANA and many other organizations are working together to help the process keep some momentum and eventually generate a law that will direct the FAA to reclassify some of these activities in a way that will no longer require a LODA for this type of training.
We all know things in the government can take some time, but this step this week is positive movement and FSANA will keep you updated as it progresses and hopefully generates relief.
If you would like to see more details on the original U.S. Senate bill S.2458 — 117th Congress (2021-2022), click here.
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Thank You FSANA Annual Partners and Exhibitors
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FSANA thanks all of our Annual Partners, Sponsors and Exhibitors for your dedication and support to the flight training industry. The supply chain is a vital link in the flight training system and together makes flight training in America the best in class delivery system.
FSANA thanks all of the exhibitors who attended and shared their products and/or services during the 2021 Annual Flight School Operators Conference in Orlando. A new record was set with over 30 exhibitors.
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Annual Designated Pilot Examiners Symposium Debuts October 26-27 in Nashville
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FSANA is hosting the first Annual Symposium for the flight examiner community in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 26-27, 2021. Tuesday includes sessions beginning at 2:00 and an evening reception. Wednesday is packed with a full day of sessions. The symposium will bring together designated pilot examiners and those interested in becoming DPEs to share and exchange information which will lead to improvements in the examiner segment. FAA officials are planning to attend and participate.
The event warms up on Tuesday, October 26 at 2:00 pm with a session for those wanting to become DPEs plus three general sessions for everyone. The following day is comprised of a series of general sessions along with a workshop where attendees will break into smaller groups.
Topics of importance to the work of DPEs and how the flight training community work together will include:
- Tips and tricks of DMS and IACRA for DPEs
- Delivering good customer service as a DPE while also providing quality testing
- Plans of action details and management
- How flight schools and DPEs integrate for success
- and many other topics
Designated pilot examiners (DPEs) form the backbone of the airman practical testing system in America. There are over 800 DPEs in the designee system and they are responsible for providing over 40,000 airman practical tests each year.
ROOM RESERVATIONS
For Symposium dates October 26-27, 2021, reserve rooms by Monday, October 15 for a special rate of $139.00 single/double plus tax. After this date rates may be higher or rooms may not be available.
Group code: FSA
RESERVE A ROOM BY PHONE: 844-886-4136
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FSANA Annual Flight School Operators Conference Returning to Las Vegas February 16-18, 2022
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FSANA is pleased to announce a return to its traditional winter schedule for the next International Flight School Operators Conference. During the recent conference in Orlando it was announced that the next conference will return to Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 16-18, 2022.
Returning to Bally's Hotel and Casino, attendees from the flight training community can look forward to a full conference schedule focused on the business of flight training, training safety, and industry trends.
More information will be forthcoming, but for now, save the date!
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Deadline Approaches for Regional Cargo Carriers Scholarship Program
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As the October 15 deadline for Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA) scholarships approaches, applications remain open four scholarships designed to help aspiring pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians (AMT) and airline managers to pursue their careers.
“Affording an aviation education is increasingly difficult and our members and associate members are dedicated to ensuring there is funding available,” said President Stan Bernstein. “In recent years, we have helped students pursue AMT, airline management and pilot careers. Providing scholarships to deserving young people interested in a career in aviation is one of the most important efforts RACCA undertakes each year.”
RACCA, representing 50 air cargo carriers, many of which feed the FedEx, DHL and UPS networks, provides scholarships to assist in the payment of tuition, flight training, or to obtain new or additional licenses. The organization makes awards each year in November. The RACCA Aviation Scholarships were established for the purpose of promoting and assisting in pursuing aviation as a career choice and to make students aware of the opportunities in the air cargo industry.
Bernstein noted flying for a RACCA carrier is a valuable way to build flying time because it gives pilots experience in flying on a schedule, inclement weather, dealing with inflight and procedural issues surrounding cargo as well as night flying, operating in busy airspace, cockpit resource management and required recordkeeping, all of which are part of airline operations.
To qualify for the four scholarships, applicants must be:
• A college student currently enrolled in an accredited aviation program.
• A resident of the United States.
• Currently carry a Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Scholarship # 1will carry the additional requirement of obtaining a letter of introduction from an existing RACCA member or RACCA associate member since the goal is for candidates to learn about the air cargo industry. If there is a RACCA member or associate member in a candidate’s immediate area, candidates should arrange to visit their operation and become familiar with all the opportunities in the growing air cargo industry. If there is no member close, candidates should call a member and tell them who they are and ask questions about the air cargo industry.
The deadline for applications is October 15, 2021. Selections are made by November 30 and distributed on December 15 to an accredited school.
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PBS, NAHF Offer Unique Aviation Education Opportunity
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The National Aviation Hall of Fame and PBS partnered to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to an aviation/aerospace industry struggling with workforce shortages and creating pipelines for future workforce needs. With this opportunity, aviation organizations from airlines to manufacturers, MROs, and the aviation/aerospace alphabet-soup groups in Washington need to grab on to this golden opportunity to sponsor, promote, fund and otherwise support this effort because it brings PBS – the most trusted name in education – into aviation education.
But aviation/aerospace companies are not the only ones that can leverage this opportunity. Anyone working in aviation education can help scale this to a national effort and at the same time, introduce yourself as the resident aviation education expert at your local PBS station. That's what I intend to do here in Central Florida.
While elementary school programming exists, nothing has the potential of the NAHF-PBS/ThinkTV initiative delivered through their PBS-created, in-classroom curriculum; the NAHF and PBS websites; social media; PBS Kids programming; and PBS Learning Media. The program, called Learning with Will and Orv, is designed to support teachers and inspire students both in and outside the classroom and emphasizes development of aviation education at remote, rural and otherwise under-represented or under-resourced schools.
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Aviation is still a target for terrorists 20 years after 9/11
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As we all pass the 20 year anniversary of September 11th, it is important that we all remain vigilant in the aviation security landscape.
Flight training providers are a key piece of the overall aviation safety and security effort in our entire aviation system. We know that flight training providers understand this and recognize the importance. We certainly hope there are never any similar events that happen, but continued vigilance in the flight training community is an important part of making that possibility less likely.
Click here to see a News Nation interview in which FSANA participated discussing the anniversary and continued security concerns.
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ARTICLES OF INTEREST FROM THE INDUSTRY
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DPEs Available to Travel to Help Training Providers Source Practical Tests
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FSANA has been collecting DPE names who have expressed a willingness to travel to help flight training providers secure practical tests since our last newsletter.
This list is published on the FSANA website and is kept up-to-date with contact information, so if you are a flight training provider who is finding a challenge of scheduling DPEs in your local area, feel free to reach out to these individuals and you may be able to have them help serve some of your local testing needs.
This effort is being made in general, but also as many DPEs have self-selected to delay a return to providing practical tests during the effects of COVID-19 periods and in some locations. FSANA will continue to hep provide this information as the flight training industry continues to move forward with both new and existing students in all phases of their training.
If you are a DPE who is not on this list but would like to be, please let us know by emailing us at info@fsana.com with your name, city, state, email and phone number and we will add you.
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FLIGHT SCHOOL BUSINESS EXCHANGE
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College of DuPage seeks full-time, tenure track faculty member/s to teach Aviation courses starting in Fall, 2021. Faculty duties include classroom instruction, assessment, curriculum development, advising students, professional inquiry, committee work and engaging with instructional technology.
Teaching responsibilities may include both stand-alone developmental writing courses and co-requisite, accelerated, or paired sections of developmental and first-year college writing. Teaching assignments may include various delivery modes, such as face-to-face, on-line, hybrid and/or blended formats during days, evenings and weekends. Click here for more information.
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Flight Instructor Wanted - Potential to Transition to SIC Charter Work in Navajo
Teach basic and advanced flight and ground training with university affiliated school in Tobyhanna, PA at Moyer Aviation. If interested, contact vern.moyer@moyeraviation.com.
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International CFIs Available to Work
International CFIs available to work immediately with two years of work authorization in the United States. Most of the candidates have both CFI and CFII. Please contact Brett Hart (503) 726-8378 or email bhart@flyhaa.com if you have any openings.
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University Air Center Flight School, Gainesville Florida Looking for Certified Flight Instructors-Instrument for a full time busy flight school. We fly Piper Warrior, Cessna 172 (G1000), Cessna 182 (Garmin glass), Cessna 210 and Piper Aztec. We have the option of time as flight instructor then move into the Caravan for Part 91 operations then to our Charter department flying Citation Jets. Come join the UAC team! Email resume to PamL@universityaircenter.com.
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Flight School Needs Cessna 172 Aircraft Ocean City, Maryland
If you have Cessna 172 aircraft that might be useable in a flight training program, contact Mike at mfreed@flyoceanaviation.com to discuss possibilities.
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Email Feedback Concerns about FAA Practical Tests to:
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Tell us what is important to you as a school owner, manager or chief flight instructor. We will share comments in an upcoming edition of Flight Training News. Send your thoughts to info@fsana.com.
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FSANA SUPPORTING PARTNERS
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2021 BRONZE CONFERENCE SPONSOR
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Established in 2009, the Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) is the first and only association of its kind dedicated solely to the flight training industry. FSANA represents flight schools, firms that provide products and services to the flight training or aviation industry, and other supporting partners.
The Mission of the Flight School Association is to support, promote and advocate for the business of flight training; to provide knowledge, programs and services that help its members thrive and better serve their customers and communities; to foster best business practices; to educate and inspire youth; to increase the global pilot population; to improve general aviation safety; and to work in alliance with the aviation and aerospace industry.
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