Conducted A "Major Project" Which "Far Exceeded"
Expectations
The Illinois Wing Civil Air Patrol recently received the
Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team (FAASTeam) honor, the
FAASTeam Aviation Safety Award.
Illinois Wing Director of Safety, Maj. Corey Stohlquist received
the award on behalf of the Illinois Wing, presented by FAASTeam
Program Manager Carolyn Remol on February 8, 2010. Ceremonies were
held at a FAASTeam CFI Workshop at the Hilton Garden Inn in Saint
Charles, IL.
A letter from the FAASTeam Great Lakes Region Manager, Valerie
Palazzolo that was presented along with the award states:
"During the period of July 2009 through December 2009, the Great
Lakes FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) was committed to increasing pilot
participation in the WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program.
"The Illinois Wing of Civil Air Patrol accepted this challenge
and conducted a major project that far exceeded prior expectations.
Under the lead of Capt. Mordechai Levin, the WINGS Campaign Project
Officer, CAP helped the Illinois FAA Safety Team outperform all
other States in the Nation in the percentage increase of WINGS
phase completions. Working together with the FAA Safety Team, CAP
demonstrated its capacity as a partner of choice to promote
aviation safety. The many hours donated to promote airmen
participation in aviation safety training and pilot proficiency led
to a 60% increase in pilot participation in the WINGS Pilot
Proficiency Program in Illinois.
"The assistance to the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team
in providing counsel to the FAASTeam and FAASTeam Representatives
has further improved aviation safety in Illinois. As role models
and leaders, the Civil Air Patrol has energized others to become
involved in all aspects of aviation safety... We take this
opportunity to thank the Civil Air Patrol for your exemplary
volunteers, dedication to aviation safety and enthusiasm promoting
the FAA Safety Team."
CAP members who complete any phase of this program are eligible to
wear the PPP patch on flight clothing.
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