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SM4 Safety Resource Bulletin
NEWS & RESOURCES FOR A SAFER AVIATION COMMUNITY
october 2014 | A Safety Investment Initiative of Global Aerospace
FAMILY ASSISTANCE BEST PRACTICES
Key Considerations When Building a Family Assistance Team
Building a family assistance team is a carefully honed art. These teams are called upon to provide compassionate, dedicated support after tragic aircraft accidents. Team members must be emotionally mature, empathetic and available since aircraft accidents can occur any time and any place.... Read More
NEW SM4 SAFTEY PARTNER
Waypoint Global Strategies Joins the SM4 Program
Global Aerospace has partnered with Waypoint Global Strategies to design a new program that will support Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) customers. The partnership is designed to promote a comprehensive program for UAS flight safety, including training and resources... Read More
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
Addressing UAS Safety Considerations
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are well on their way to being integrated into U.S. air space. Many sources, including the FAA, are now discussing ways to address safety concerns and safety gains for these aircraft. The safety regulatory process for widespread UAS applications needs to become a priority... Read More
KEY STATISTICS
Fatal Aviation Accidents at All-Time Low
The number of people killed in general aviation accidents dropped to its lowest since World War II, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. The general aviation fatal accident rate was 1.05 per 100,000 flight hours, the lowest ever recorded. In 2013 there were 221 fatal GA crashes that killed 387 people... Read More
SAFETY RESOURCES
NBAA Focuses on Single-Pilot Operations Safety
Single-pilot operations, or owner-operated and flown aircraft are a top focus area of the 2014 NBAA Safety Committee. The committee is offering tools to help these pilots handle the unique challenges they face in piloting and ownership. A special seminar will be held on Oct. 20, right before the NBAA show opens... Read More
News & Events
Safety Training Events

October 21, 2014 — NBAA 2014 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, Orlando, FL — Orange County Convention Center — Global Aerospace: Booth #3685, Baldwin Aviation Safety & Compliance: Booth #3777, Fireside Partners: Booth #3889, MedAire, Inc.: Booth #3185

October 21, 2014, 2:00pm – 3:00pm — Raising the Bar of Emergency Response Planning — NBAA 2014 Session — SM4 PARTNER EVENT — NBAA Convention and Exhibition, Room S320GH — Orlando, FL — Education Track: Safety and Risk Management. Presented by:  Donald J. Chupp, Fireside Partners LLC

October 22, 2014, 9:00am – 10:00am — Would You Fly With This Pilot? — NBAA 2014 Session — SM4 PARTNER EVENT — NBAA Convention and Exhibition, Room S320D — Orlando, FL — Education Track: Safety and Risk Management. Presented by:  Quay Snyder, MD, MSPH, Aviation Medicine Advisory Service; Paulo Alves, MD, MedAire (SM4 Partner); and Pete Agur, The VanAllen Group

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