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Orlando Flight Standards District Office

Orlando Flight Standards District Office. Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program. FAASTeam Regional Managers. Larry Enlow and Ben Coleman. February 7, 2006. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM.

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Orlando Flight Standards District Office

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  1. Orlando Flight Standards District Office Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program FAASTeam Regional Managers Larry Enlow and Ben Coleman February 7, 2006

  2. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM The Orlando FSDO has oversight responsibility for one of the largest volumes of flight training and pilot certification activity within the purview of the Federal Aviation Administration

  3. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM This volume of activity provides a unique perspective regarding the direct relationship between the quality of flight training and aviation safety.

  4. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM Such volume of activity also provides a unique opportunity to positively influence flight training and aviation safety.

  5. ORLANDO FSDO-15 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT SUMMARY 1998 TOTALTNG ACC. & INC. 242 60 1999 TOTALTNG ACC. & INC. ** 229 32 ** INCLUDES DATA FROM TAMPA FSDO-35 Rockwell Commander New Smyrna Beach, FL

  6. Piper Seneca Flagler County, FL

  7. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM In response to a high number of flight training accidents and incidents, the Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program was initiated. • Program began September 1, 1998 • Has evolved into one of the most important activities conducted by the Orlando Flight Standards District Office.

  8. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM Designed to provide more direct and focusedFAA involvement with the Flight Training Community. • Accomplished in a positive, educationallyoriented manner.

  9. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM Program Goals • Improve the quality of flight training within the flight schools • Increase awareness among flight instructors of their instructional responsibilities • Reduce the number of flight training accidents and incidents

  10. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM System Safety Oriented FAA Focus & Involvement • Initial Flight Instructor Certification • Flight Training Accident & Incident Investigations • Bi-weekly CFI Special Emphasis Team Meetings • Pilot Examiner Oversight • Part 141 Pilot School Oversight

  11. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM Aviation Safety Program Support • “CFI Enhanced Safety Procedures” Meetings • Flight School “Road Shows” • ARRACIEEVCSATCFIE ! {AR(R)OW} • Flight Instructor Workshop • Production Studio Broadcasts • Web Site: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/field_offices/fsdo/orl

  12. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM The Program has demonstrated that a PARTNERSHIP between the FAA and the Flight Training Community can ACHIEVEREMARKABLE RESULTS

  13. ORLANDO FSDO ACCIDENT & INCIDENT SUMMARY FLIGHT TRAINING ACCIDENTS & INCIDENTS 1998199920002001200220032004 2005 60 38 24 28 22 18 12 18 70 % REDUCTION

  14. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM Major areas contributing to the success of the Program • Accident & Incident Analysis • Evaluation of Practical Tests • Collaboration with Schools and Instructors • Safety Program Support • Comprehensive Testing • Advention of the Airworthiness SEP

  15. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM Strategic Result Thorough training and comprehensive testing willproduce betterqualified pilots operating within the National Airspace System, which will contribute to a reduction in the number of General Aviation fatal accidents. • Specifically supports the Administrator’s FlightPlan

  16. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM The Orlando FSDO Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program has provided reliable evidence that strategically directed and intensified FAA involvement in flight training and pilot certification activities, conducted in a collaborative partnership with industry, is an essential core element associated with aviation safety.

  17. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM COMMENTS and DISCUSSION

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