Thu, Jun 10, 2004
Free ASF Runway Safety Flash Cards Popular With CFIs,
Pilots
The new FAA requirements for runway safety education on
checkrides or proficiency flights have prompted pilots in record
numbers to take advantage of the AOPA Air Safety Foundation's free
runway safety flash cards.
In the last year, about 8,500 pilots, CFIs, and designated
examiners have read or downloaded the cards, each of which displays
a close-up of a runway sign or marking, with a full explanation on
the other side. They are used for learning or reinforcing runway
sign knowledge, which is now required on all FAA private or
commercial pilot checkrides, and encouraged as a subject area on
flight reviews. Some FAA designated examiners are using the cards
on checkrides, as a way to check applicant's knowledge without
having to extend the checkride to find appropriate signs and
markings.
The cards are available for online viewing or download as a
PowerPoint show, or in PDF format for printing on paper or card
stock with any home printer.
Statistics for the past 12 months also show pilots
enthusiastically embracing ASF's free interactive online courses.
More than 25,000 pilots completed the two most popular courses,
"Know Before You Go" on avoiding TFR incursions, and "Single-Pilot
IFR." Six full interactive courses are now available, and each
offers a handsome graduation certificate and qualifies for FAA
"Wings" program safety credit.
All ASF safety seminars and most online products are free and
available to all pilots, supported by generous donations from
pilots and companies interested in promoting aviation safety.
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