Sat, Nov 15, 2003
How To Make The Right Choice In A Tight Situation
The Cirrus Owners and
Pilots Association (COPA) has come up with a safety program it
thinks just might help a lot of its members. The idea: Decide how
to decide.
The COPA Critical Decision Making Seminar (COPA CDM) is designed
as a one-day intensive look at general aviation safety, analysis of
past accidents - including some Cirrus accidents - and a formal
method of creating individualized safety routines for each
attendee.
COPA member Mason Holland designed the course. He says,
“This course is interactive and we will focus on group
discussions where by we can all learn from our fellow members in an
organized and structured environment. We’ve gone to
great lengths to make it fun and interesting – this is not
another PAVE lecture.”
COPA President Mike Radomsky says, “I’m excited that
we have this important new offering for our members. I
hope that every member will make it a goal to attend the CDM course
at least annually; spouses are invited, too.
We’re going to remove every obstacle we can –
we’ll conduct CDM seminars as often as possible, in as many
places as possible. Even paying for it is
voluntary. No excuses – let’s see you
there!”
The first seminar will be held at Lumberton (NJ) at the Flying W
Airport (N14). CDM volunteer Ted Fox will organize the premier
event on Saturday, November 29th. The course will normally be held
on a Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This will allow pilots
and spouses to fly or drive to the venue, and return home at a
reasonable hour. COPA plans to situate each venue so members can
get there within a two-hour flight.
Spouses are invited.
Unlike most aviation programs, this program is specifically
designed to include participation from pilot spouses.
The seminar is a freebie, but COPA would like donations to help
offset the cost. COPA volunteers will donate their time to organize
and conduct the course. Course materials and lunch will be provided
by COPA.
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