The Air Care Alliance is proud to have worked in conjunction with the AOPA's Air Safety Institute to develop safety recommendations for volunteer pilots.
ACA encourages all volunteer pilots to take the interactive online course, Public Benefit Flying: Balancing Safety and Compassion.
Recommended Safety Resources
Safety Recommendations for Volunteer Pilot Organizations
WINGS Proficiency Program Intro
FAA - 57 Seconds to Proficiency
Pilot's Guide to Pre-Flight Briefing
Pilot Minute - FAA Research Human Factors
Human Factors – 10 Part Course
EAA – IMC Clubs
AOPA Safety Institute Material
AOPA Safety Advisor - Volunteer Pilots
Kneeboard
Preflight Briefing Video
ASI_PBF_First Contact Briefing Checklist
Passenger Safety Briefing Card
Passenger Briefing Video Examples - YouTube
Pilot Plane Specific Example - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qe9H2jqEyo
Angel Flight West - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j79eAGo130
FAASTeam Webinars: Volunteer Pilot Safety Considerations
Be a Better Volunteer Pilot!
Volunteer Pilot operational considerations are diverse and numerous. Volunteer Pilot proficiency requires special attention and regular reviews given the variety of volunteer flight types. The safety considerations for flying a child facing challenging medical outcomes are quite different than flying endangered turtles to rescue facilities.
FAASTeam Rep and ACA Vice President, Mark Hanson, reviews volunteer flight scenarios and shares pilot experiences with an intent to help both existing and potential volunteer pilots identify basic and advanced safety considerations.
Live webinars held monthly! Sign up here.
All attendees will earn 1 WINGS credit (Advanced Knowledge Topic 1). Secure your spot today and take the next step in becoming a safer, more prepared volunteer pilot.