Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
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The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) is a professional organization open to all aviation
educators, including flight instructors
, ground instructors
, academicians, and others who have an interest in aviation education. Founded in Connecticut
in early 2009, SAFE "facilitates the professional development of aviation educators [and] seeks to create a safer aviation environment through enhanced education." SAFE is governed by a Board of Directors composed of nine members, all of whom are elected by the SAFE membership.
SAFE has signed letters of understanding with a number of organizations, including Cessna Aircraft Company and the FAA Safety Team. SAFE is also a sponsor of the General Aviation Awards Program. The organization is proactive on issues that affect aviation educators and has partnered with others to develop a mentoring program for aviation educators. In July 2010, SAFE launched a flight instructor liability insurance program developed for its member-instructors. In November 2010, SAFE announced plans to chair the GA Pilot Training Reform Symposium.
Aviation
Aviation is the design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft, especially heavier-than-air aircraft. Aviation is derived from avis, the Latin word for bird.-History:...
educators, including flight instructors
Flight instructor
A flight instructor is a person who teaches others to fly aircraft. Specific privileges granted to holders of a flight instructor qualification vary from country to country, but very generally, a flight instructor serves to enhance or evaluate the knowledge and skill level of an aviator in pursuit...
, ground instructors
Ground Instructor
Ground Instructor is a certificate issued in the United States by the Federal Aviation Administration; the rules for certification, and for certificate-holders, are detailed in Subpart I of Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, which are part of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations...
, academicians, and others who have an interest in aviation education. Founded in Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
in early 2009, SAFE "facilitates the professional development of aviation educators [and] seeks to create a safer aviation environment through enhanced education." SAFE is governed by a Board of Directors composed of nine members, all of whom are elected by the SAFE membership.
SAFE has signed letters of understanding with a number of organizations, including Cessna Aircraft Company and the FAA Safety Team. SAFE is also a sponsor of the General Aviation Awards Program. The organization is proactive on issues that affect aviation educators and has partnered with others to develop a mentoring program for aviation educators. In July 2010, SAFE launched a flight instructor liability insurance program developed for its member-instructors. In November 2010, SAFE announced plans to chair the GA Pilot Training Reform Symposium.