Tue, Jan 04, 2011
Industry Stakeholders To Meet In Atlanta On May 4-5
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) reports it
is making steady progress in putting together the GA Pilot Training
Reform Symposium it will chair in Atlanta in May. Building on the
AOPA Flight Training Summit held last November, the symposium will
focus on training reform as a cornerstone for reducing fatal
accidents, increasing student pilot starts, and improving student
retention.
Participation in the symposium is by invitation from SAFE as
well as by request from stakeholders in the pilot training process.
At least 150 top aviation professionals are expected to convene at
the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Atlanta, GA on May 4-5. According to
Symposium Committee Chair, Bob Wright, "We could expand to
accommodate up to 300 attendees if demand dictates."
In addition to finalizing keynote speakers, SAFE is assembling
as many as 24 distinguished individuals drawn from industry,
academia, the flight instructor community, and FAA who will be
divided among six moderated panels. The panelists will propose
necessary changes to training doctrine, standards, and curricula,
as well as flight instructor training, testing, and accreditation
that will ensure a robust future for general aviation.
Breakout groups, charged with further analyzing the issues
raised and crafting additional recommendations, will convene on day
two of the event. Summary reports from the breakout sessions will
be presented to a special Industry Leadership Panel. Critical
recommendations will be forwarded to specific organizations,
including the FAA, for further action against an established
timeline. A more detailed report will be transmitted to interested
parties and posted on the symposium website 60 days after the
event.
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