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THE 2006 SAFETY AND PHILANTHROPY REPORT
AOPA AIR SAFETY FOUNDATION: PLANS AND OUTREACH
2007 Programs and Iniatives
We plan a number of new and expanded programs
for 2007 including:
Research On Aging Pilots and Airplanes: As pilots
and airplanes grow older, we are expanding multi-year
research initiatives into the special safety and training
considerations related to both pilots and aircraft.
DVD Mailings: Because many accidents involve poor
pilot decision-making, not lack of skill, we will continue
sending a free DVD about decision-making to all
newly rated private and instrument pilots in 2007. In
time for spring, all IFR pilots will receive a Weather
Wise: Thunderstorms & ATC DVD from ASF.
New Interactive Courses: One new product, called
Landmark Accidents will allow pilots to learn from the
mistakes of others. Online accident case studies will
allow pilots to dissect individual accidents and explore
what should have been done differently.
Weather Hazard Education: We will enhance the
Weather Wise online series with subjects including
icing and thunderstorm avoidance.
New Online Courses: Among the new online safety
courses are seminars on maneuvering flight and
emergency proceedures. These will be added to the
AOPA Air Safety Foundation’s Web site in 2007.
Accident Forgiveness
All pilots know that safety training pays dividends in
increased awareness of how to manage the risks of flying.
And now with AOPA Air Safety Foundation safety
courses, it can pay off literally.
Introduced at AOPA Expo in 2006, the free Accident
Forgiveness and Deductible Waiver Enhancement
program encourages regular safety education.
Available on select policies underwritten by participating
aviation insurance companies, this valuable coverage
enhancement waives a portion of the policy's
deductible in the event of an accident claim. Even
better, it can prevent the policy renewal rate from
increasing as a result of the accident.
Most Online Safety Center courses and live AOPA Air
Safety Foundation seminars qualify for the above program,
as well as for FAA Wings credit.
GPS Courses
Two of the most popular courses in the
Online Safety Center are the VFR and
IFR GPS courses. Each running 45 to 60
minutes, the courses give pilots valuable
working knowledge of common GPS
functions for VFR and IFR operations.
The GPS for VFR Operations course tells
pilots the dos and don’ts of VFR usage
and provides valuable tips for smooth
in-flight operation. GPS for IFR
Operations delves into how and when to
use vital instrument approach procedures
built into the units as well as
important “gotchas” to be avoided.
Both courses were made possible by
generous contributions from Mr. and
Mrs. Gregory Kozmetsky.
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