Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
DAVID ST. GEORGE - PRESENTER
David St. George is a lifetime pilot and an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner for 25 years. He serves as SAFE's Executive Director and has earned a Master Instructor accreditation 12 times.
David believes in FAA WINGS having earned Master WINGS and also completed the FAA's previous 20 level safety course. Continuous learning is a requirement of safety in our rapidly changing aviation world!
RON TiMMERMANS - HOST
Ron Timmermans earned his Private Pilot Certificate in 1972 and went on to add Commercial, Instrument, CFI/MEI, ATP, and Remote Pilot. Shortly after earning a CFIIA/MEI-IA, Ron became a Beechcraft Pilot Proficiency Program Ground and Flight instructor
Ron is the 2021 FAA National Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year, and has been selected by AOPA as a professional ground instructor for the ‘Rusty Pilots’ program, Ron now makes presentations to reach long inactive pilots to encourage their return to flight.
Ron is a FAASTeam Lead Representative giving monthly presentations on GA safety topics. He has given many Young Eagle rides, authored training curriculum, and developed flight instructor standardization guides, published articles, and served in leadership positions on the American Bonanza Society Board of Directors and is a founding director of the WINGS Industry Network.
SOCIETY of AVIATION and FLIGHT EDUCATORS (SAFE)
SAFE (the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators) is an educational not-for-profit of over 4,000 members committed to enhancing aviation safety through education and resources. SAFE grew out of the original Master Instructors program founded by JoAnn and Sandy Hill 25 years ago.
Committed to lifetime learning and accredited high standards, professional aviation educators are the critical "influencers" in aviation. By recognizing and raising their professionalism, SAFE exponentially raises the standards and skills of all members of the aviation community.
Learn More here https://www.safepilots.org
WINGS INDUSTRY NETWORK - SPONSOR
The WINGS Industry Network's vision is to reduce the general aviation accident rate through participation in the FAA Safety Team WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program. Its mission is to network with aviation industry members and the FAA Safety Team to enhance aviation safety for the pilot and aviation maintenance technician.
INSIGHTS is a LIVE! FAA WINGS/AMT Credit broadcast to highlight the outstanding work of Industry Members that contribute to a safer aviation environment.
Learn more about the WINGS Industry Network here - https://www.WINGSIndustry.net