The First Annual "Wings Weekend"
April 21st & 22nd, Sat &Sun
Central Valley Aviation Association & Fresno FSDO
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 The Central Valley Aviation Association has joined efforts with the Fresno FSDO to host a "Wings Weekend" to be held at Chandler Field, Fresno. Well, you say, that's fine and dandy but what the heck is a "Wings Weekend"?
Basically it is an ad hoc aviation event promoting aviation safety and pilot proficiency.
Centered around the FAA's "Pilot Proficiency Award Program" as outlined in Advisory Circular 61-91H, the Wings Weekend provides on-going 'safety seminars' as well as volunteer CFI's to provide any pilot participant his/her required 3 hours of flight training. Participation in this weekend program could conclude with you being awarded your Wings.
WINGS (In a nut-shell)
The following outline provides you with basic Wings information.
OBJECTIVE
Regular proficiency training is essential to the safety of all pilots and their passengers. The objective of the Pilot Proficiency Award Program is to provide pilots with the opportunity to establish and participate in a personal recurrent training program. Aviation safety is also a cooperative effort among all members of the aviation community and recurrent training is the key to proficiency.
Additionally, a pilot need not accomplish the flight review requirements of 14 CFR part 61, 61.56 if, since the beginning of the 24th calendar month before the month in which that pilot acts as pilot in command, he or she has satisfactorily completed one or more phases of this program.
WHO MAY PARTICIPATE
All pilots holding a private pilot certificate or higher and a current medical certificate (if required) may participate.
THE AWARD
When you complete each phase of the program you are awarded a distinctive lapel or tie pin (your WINGS), and a certificate of completion. Each phase lapel pin of WINGS is different and you must earn the privilege of wearing the pilot proficiency WINGS.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
All training requirements for each phase of the program must be completed within 12 months after you begin the training for your WINGS.
Airplanes (Training Requirements)
- One hour of flight training to include basic airplane control, stalls, turns, and other maneuvers directed toward mastery of the airplane.
- One hour of flight training to include approaches, take-offs, and landings, including crosswind, soft field, and short field techniques.
- One hour of instrument training in an airplane, FAA-approved simulator or training device.
For the following additioal catagories of aircraft, please consult AC-61-91H for their specific training requirements:
- Seaplanes and Amphibians
- Rotorcraft
- Gliders
- Lighter-Than-Air
- Ultralights
Coordination of Instructors and Participants (Pilots)
For this event to work smoothly, the coordination of matching volunteer instructors to the participants (pilots) is crucial. Consequently, Mr. Don Neal of the CVAA has graciously offered to be the point of contact for scheduling.
Mr. Neal may be reached at 559-431-0557
Instructors--The advantages of being involved in this event
Many of you CFI's out there may have noticed my announcement of the latest HBGA Policy Bulletin #00-18 in last February's newsletter. This policy bulletin basically allows the opportunity for a CFI to renew his certificate based upon his instructional participation in the FAA's Wings Program within the last 24 calendar months. Excerpts of HBGA 00-18 are as follows:
2. BACKGROUND. In accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, section 61.197(a)(2)(ii), a holder of a current flight instructor certificate may renew his/her flight instructor certificate if that flight instructor is ". . . in a position involving the regular evaluation of pilots . . ." Therefore, the FAA has determined that a holder of a current flight instructor certificate can renew his/her certificate by participating as a flight instructor in a phase of the FAA's WINGS Program (i.e., Phase I through XX proficiency awards).
B. Criteria for Renewal of a Current Flight Instructor Certificate. In order for a flight instructor to renew his/her flight instructor certificate by participating as a flight instructor in the FAA's WINGS Program, that flight instructor must:
(1) Hold a flight instructor certificate that has not expired;
(2) Have provided at least fifteen (15) hours of flight training (emphasis added, flight training) in a phase of the FAA's WINGS Program;
(3) Have provided flight training (emphasis added, flight training) in a phase of the FAA's WINGS Program to at least 5 pilots and signed the logbooks of those pilots;
(4) Be enrolled and actively participating in a phase of the FAA's WINGS Program, or have previously satisfactorily accomplished all of the phases of the program;
(5) Present a record to an authorized FAA Flight Standards Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) showing that the flight instructor has met the requirements of the preceding subparagraphs (2), (3), and (4) within the preceding 24-calendar months before the month of application for renewal of his or her flight instructor certificate; and
(6) Present a completed FAA Form 8710?1, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application, to an authorized FAA Flight Standards ASI or Aviation Safety Technician (AST) for renewal of his or her flight instructor certificate.
So there you have it! Pilots, no excuses to not get proficiency training prior to the summer flying season. Remember, I/A/W 61.56(e), completion of a phase of the "Wings" program satisfies your required 2 year flight review. Instructors, here is your opportunity to aid in renewing your certificate. Call 559-431-0557 and sign up now!
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The Professional Pilots Safety Briefing
April 5 at Fresno Chandler
Michael Bakken ATP, ASC,MD-11, World Airways
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Corporate flying and instructional activity has their own unique human performance demands. Discover how to 'get the job done' and yet maintain your composure and alertness. Corporate guys, we will be looking at 'balanced field length' issues for your companies' turboprop, be it a King Air, a Conquest or a MU-2.
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SIC SAC
Significant Information for Sacramento Pilots
Gordon Campbell
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HUMAN BEHAVIOR: THE #1 CAUSE OF ACCIDENTS
Part Two of Three
Most aircraft accidents are highly preventable. Many of them have one factor in common: some human failing rather than mechanical malfunction precipitates them. Pilots who lived through accidents generally knew what had gone wrong. They were often aware of the hazards at the time that they elected the "wrong" course of action, but in the interest of expediency, cost saving, self-gratification, or similar irrelevant factors, the wrong course of action was nevertheless selected. WHEN A TRAGIC ACCIDENT OCCURS, PEOPLE ANGRILY ASK WHY "SOMEONE" DOESN'T DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE OBVIOUS RISKS CERTAIN PILOTS TAKE. WELL, "SOMEONE" HAS!
There are some "do's and don'ts" available to pilots that, by all statistical probabilities, could ensure the prevention of most accidents. On top of this list are the Federal Aviation Regulations and supporting Advisory Circulars. Born of a lot of know-how and practical experience, they are your checklists for survival. In addition, there are owner's manuals, the Airman's Information Manual, charts, operating limitations, Airworthiness Directives, and many other sources of safe operating procedures published by the Federal Aviation Administration and aircraft manufacturers. All this information serves only safety. Not to follow them is like going against the doctor's or lawyer's advice. SO WHY DO WE STILL BREAK RULES?
It is mostly for immediate gratification of some emotional need as the above list of bad risks so clearly points out. It is common knowledge that a lot of things we often indulge in are not good for us (like smoking, over eating, gambling, etc.) We know this with our intellect but unfortunately, our lives are too often guided by our emotions and this certainly holds true in aviation. The existing rules would go a long way to remedy this situation but the same personality traits that cause irrational breaches of safety also make a person prone to disregard the rules that would ensure a safe operation.
The study also came up with a model of a good accident risk. A look at this list could almost induce one to seek a whole new philosophy of life. According to this study, when you behave as a bad accident risk, you are showing your emotional weaknesses to everyone around you. The "good accident risk" model however, portrays an entirely different picture. TRAITS FOUND IN PEOPLE CONSIDERED TO BE GOOD ACCIDENT RISKS ARE:
- The well-balanced person.
- The mature person.
- The well-controlled person.
- The person with a healthy and realistic outlook.
- The person with satisfactory interpersonal relations.
- The person with kindly and tolerant attitudes toward others.
- The person with a well developed social civic conscience.
- The person with an ingrained sense of responsibility.
- The people who are essentially moderate individuals, able to exercise adequate control over there impulses and emotions.
- The people with positive attitudes, who are able to assess a situation as a whole and make decisions, provided they are not too aggressive.
- The contented people who are not outstanding, but who are friendly, cheerful, adaptable and accepting-provided they are reasonably intelligent, realistic and mature.
- The people who have weaknesses and limitations, but are realistically aware of them are careful, cautious and moderate in their behavior according to their limitations.
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Special Notice
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The Sacramento Valley 99's are pleased to announce they will be awarding four aviation scholarships in June 2001.Two of these will be memorial scholarships in the sum of $1,500.00 each, to be used toward any advanced license or rating. One of these is given in memory of Betty Alair, and is open to any qualified pilot in the greater Sacramento Valley region. The other is in memory of Shirley Lehr, and is offered to any qualified member of the Southwest section of the 99's. In addition, two scholarships, in the sum of $500.00 each, will be offered for IFR recurrency training. These scholarships also will be limited to members of 99's Southwest Section. For additional information contact Penny Nagy <penflys@pacbell.net>, at (916) 334-5171, or Fran Dickey, (916) 967-0707. All applications must be received no later than May 1, 2001.
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NorCal Aviation Safety Seminars
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April 2001
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Note for all Seminars:
Times are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM unless otherwise noted. No reservations are required
unless noted by *. Never a fee. For more information contact the Safety Program
Manager listed in the FSDO area heading containing the event in question. All FAA Safety
Seminars satisfy the requirements of AC-61.91H; the Pilot Proficiency Awards Program
(Wings) and /or the Aviation Maintenance Technician Awards Program; AC-65-25A
For most locations, maps are provived here for your convenience, just click on the addresses.
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San Jose Area
Safety Program Mgrs.
(408) 291-7681
Ops Jack Hocker
Ext 133
jack.h.hocker@faa.gov
A/W Vacant
Ext ---
@faa.gov
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* = Reservations Required
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Tue., May 8, 6:30 P.M.
AVOIDING THE BAD LANDING
CONTACT: Patrick Duncan (805) 466-9725 or Alan Yecny 541-1038
NOTE: If flying in, call one of the above contacts for transportation from the airport to Vet's Hall
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Fri., Apr. 6, 8:30 A.M.
AVOIDING VERY HARD LANDINGS
CONTACT: Debbie Bayless at (831) 758-7214
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Fri., May 4, 8:30 A.M.
PROPER MAINTENANCE RECORDS AND A SAFE FLIGHT
CONTACT: Debbie Bayless at (831) 758-7214
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Wed., Apr. 25, 7:00 P.M.
FUEL MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
CONTACT: Airport attendant or Don French at (831) 728-6075
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Sat., Apr. 7, 10:00 A.M.
ASTRONAUT FLYING MADE EASY
CONTACT: Diamond Aviation dispatcher or U.J. Emetarom at (650) 591-7611
Seating is limited. Reservations are required
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Wed., Apr. 18, 7 - 8:30 P.M.
TAKEOFF, LANDING AND ENROUTE ACCIDENTS - how to avoid them
CONTACT: West Valley Flying Club dispatcher or George Kebbe at (650) 595-5912
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Sat., May 5, 10:00 A.M.
MOUNTAIN FLYING TECHNIQUES
CONTACT: Diamond Aviation dispatcher or U.J. Emetarom at (650) 591-7611
Seating is limited. Reservations are required.
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Wed., Apr. 11, 7- 8:30 P.M.
PASSING YOUR FLIGHT CHECK THE EASY WAY
CONTACT: West Valley Flying Club dispatcher or George Kebbe at (650) 856-2030
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Wed., May 9, 7- 8:30 P.M.
FLYING THE BAY TOUR
CONTACT: West Valley Flying Club dispatcher or George Kebbe at (650) 856-2030
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Wed. Apr. 11 & 25, 11 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY LUNCH AT THE AVIATION MOVIES
CONTACT: American Academy dispatcher, or Ehab Elsonbati (408) 288-9270 or (800) 814-9104
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Sat. Apr. 7, 8:00 A.M.- 5:30 P.M.
FLYING COMPANION SEMINAR
CONTACT: Susan Tilley <scv99s@hotpop.com> (650) 254-8744 or Flying Companion Web Page for reservations and information
Seating is limited. Reservations are required.
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Sat. Apr. 7, 8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.
WINGS SATURDAY
CONTACT: Jack Hocker, (408) 291-7681, x133
Seating is limited. Reservations are required.
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Thur., Apr. 19, 7:00 P.M.
GPS - a good way to a safe landing
CONTACT: Squadron #2 Flying Club, Tom Hornak at (408) 489-4412 or (408) 275-0300
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Tue., Apr 3, 7 - 9:00 P.M.
TECHNIQUES FOR BETTER TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS
CONTACT: Squadron #2 Flying Club, Tom Hornak at (408) 489-4412 or (408) 275-0300
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Thur., Apr. 12, 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.
FLYING THE BAY TOUR
CONTACT: Trade Winds dispatcher, Jim McLaughlin or Wendy Hales at (408) 729-5100
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Thur., May 10, 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.
THE STALL/SPIN AND LOSS OF CONTROL
CONTACT: Trade Winds dispatcher, Jim McLaughlin or Wendy Hales at (408) 729-5100
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RUNWAY INCURSIONS AND RHV TOWER OPERATIONS
CONTACT: Nice Air dispatch, Mike Shiflett or John Randazzo at (408) 729-3383 or Mike Shiflett at (408) 272-3109
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Fresno AreaSafety Program Mgrs.
(559) 487-5306
Ops and A/W Jim Henry
Ext 247
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* = Reservations Required
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April 5, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Professional Pilots Safety Briefing
See Fresno FSDO Article.
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Kern Cty Sheriff's Complex, Building "F"
April 12, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Instrument flying for VFR pilots
A refresher of spatial disorientation. Flying instruments at night, during low visibility, between cloud layers and over uninhabited terrain/water. In addition, inadvertent encounters requiring instruments, partial panel, PARs, and emergency assistance. |
Building 411 Castle Airport
April 19, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Instrument flying for VFR pilots
A refresher of spatial disorientation. Flying instruments at night, during low visibility, between cloud layers and over uninhabited terrain/water. In addition, inadvertent encounters requiring instruments, partial panel, PARs, and emergency assistance. |
April 21, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April 22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
"Wings Weekend"
See Fresno FSDO article.
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April 26, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Instrument flying for VFR pilots
A refresher of spatial disorientation. Flying instruments at night, during low visibility, between cloud layers and over uninhabited terrain/water. In addition, inadvertent encounters requiring instruments, partial panel, PARs, and emergency assistance. |
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April 4 - 7:00PM Wednesday
Stalls and Spins and How to Avoid Them and Fix Them
Sponsor: Woodland Aviation & The 99's
Contact: Dorothy Flynn (530) 666-2992
(Fly-in if you wish)
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April 5 - 7:00 PM Thursday
Listen When Your Aircraft Speaks
Sponsor: SAC.FSDO
Contact: Gordon Campbell (916) 422-0272
ex:258
(Fly-in if you wish)
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April 18 - 7:00 PM Wednesday
A Talk With The Sacramento Automated
Flight Service Station Personnel
Sponsor: Mt Shasta 99's,
Redding Aero
Jim & I Aviation
Contact: Jim & I Aviation (530) 221-5300
(Fly-in if you wish)
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April 21 - 9:30 AM Saturday
Flying Companion Seminar
Sponsor: Mt Shasta 99's
Contact: Barbara Crooker (530) 549-4275
Or Barbara Boot (530) 824-5541
(Fly-in if you wish)
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April 25 - 7:00 PM Wednesday
The Airspace System with Dr. Barry Lloyd, an expert on Aviation Laws
Sponsor: SAC.FSDO
Contact: FAA (916) 422-0272 ex:239
(Fly-in if you wish)
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Call Ahead For Exact Dates
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Saturday
Operation Takeoff
A three hour program that covers the services available from an Automated Flight Service Station. You'll learn how the system works and how to obtain the greatest user benefit. A Facility tour is included.
Sponsor: Rancho Murieta AFSS
Contact: Jaime Tilton (916) 354-0161
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One Saturday per month,
8:00 am till noon as personnel are available.
Call for reservations.
Operation Raincheck
A program designed to familiarize pilots with the Air Traffic control system.
Sponsor: FAA Air Traffic Control
Contact: Asst. Manager for Operations (916) 922-9511
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Sacramento Area
Seminars
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 WINGS PROFICIENCY
AWARD PROGRAM
A Special Opportunity For All Pilots
WINGS: An excellent way to gain proficiency
WINGS is the FAA Pilot Proficiency Award Program designed to encourage general aviation
pilots to continue their training. It provides an opportunity to practice selected
maneuvers in a minimum of instruction time.
WINGS is an excellent opportunity for you to re-evaluate your flight proficiency and
knowledge.
If You're a Pilot, You're Eligible
WINGS is open to all pilots holding a recreational certificate or higher with a current
medical certificate, when required. After you've logged three hours of dual instruction
under the program and attend at least one FAA-sanctioned safety seminar you will be
eligible to receive and wear a distinctive set of WINGS. You will also receive a
certificate of completion.
Pilots: Your attendance at safety seminars fulfills one of the requirements of the
Pilot Proficiency Award program (Wings Program). Completion of the requirements of the
Wings Program, as outlined in Advisory Circular 61.91g, will qualify you to receive a
Wings lapel pin and wall certificate. ADDITIONALLY, if you satisfactorily complete a phase
of the Wings Program within the period specified by Section 61.56 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations, you need not accomplish a biennial flight review.
More Wings To Work For
Each twelve month interval after earning your first set of WINGS you will be eligible
for more WINGS. Each WINGS pin is specially designed to mark your additional progress.
WINGS-The Sign of a Safe Pilot
It's a fact - recurrent training makes a difference. Statistics show that pilots who
participate in recurrent training programs such as WINGS, have a much better safety record
than the pilots who do not. Earning your WINGS could have a positive impact on your
aviation insurance costs. Be sure to inform your insurance agent of your commitment to the
WINGS Program
WORK FOR YOUR WINGS.
THEY'RE WORTH A LOT MORE THAN THE
TIME IT TAKES TO GET THEM.
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FAT FSDO
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Wings Phase
Awarded |
Month |
| Mr. Steven C. Vierhus |
III |
August, 2000 |
| Mr. Thomas D. Dorwart |
I |
October, 2000 |
| Mr. James R. Smeed |
IV |
December, 2000 |
| Ms. Alison G. Dale |
IX |
January, 2001 |
| Mr. Larry A. Decosta |
VI |
January, 2001 |
| Mr. Frank Del Vecchio |
VI |
January, 2001 |
| Mr. Tom Dirkovich |
IV |
January, 2001 |
| Mr. John Gavel |
II |
January, 2001 |
| Mr. Douglas G. Kredit |
XIII |
January, 2001 |
| Mr. Robert C. Sherwood |
VII |
January, 2001 |
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SAC FSDO
PHASE I
Merry Finch
PHASE II
Roy Madewell
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PHASE VII
James Scott
PHASE IX
Kenneth Van Gorder
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PHASE X
Diana Ward
SEAWINGS
PHASE I
John Harris
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SJC FSDO
PHASE I
Geraldine August
James H. Blaisdell
Wadine Dinsmore
Troy M. Fernandes
Kwon Soon Ho
Richard Malcolm
Holt
Lewis Infeld
Keith Kawas
Kirk Kozlowski
Chris Lowery
Francis P. Murphy
Lee Price
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PHASE II
James H. Blaisdell
Nathan Grossman
Ralph Love
PHASE III
Daniel Knowles
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PHASE V
Morteza Ansari
James Stout
Robert F. Thompson
Godfrey D. Watson
PHASE VIII
Dean Alan White
PHASE X
Bruce D. Riter
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NorCal Aviation Safety Review is published monthly
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address all correspondence to your local Safety Program Manager. Edited by Kevin L. Clover
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