FAASTeam members?

I've been asked by an FAA rep to become a "FAASTeam" member. (That
stands for FAA Safety Team, BTW.)

Dedicated to aviation safety, it looks like a good program, but I am
leery of volunteering for yet another group that ends up taking all of
my time, plus some. (I call them "Time Vampires", and I've been
bitten by a lot of them lately!) You can read more about the program
at www.faasafety.gov )

Anyone here already a FAASTeam member? I'd be interested in hearing
how the system really works, and how much time is involved.

Thanks!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

I "think" I'm a "member".

a.. FAASTeam Members
A FAASTeam Member is anyone who makes a conscious effort to promote aviation
safety and become part of the shift in safety culture. To become a member:
a.. Sign-up to use FAASafety.gov and take part in all it has to offer.
b.. Pilots - participate in our new Pilot Proficiency Program (coming
2007)
c.. Mechanics - participate in the AMT Awards Program
d.. Attend live FAASTeam seminars and events in your area
Their website is so vague that I honestly don't know. 2 years ago at OSH I
talked with several FAA Safety Counselors at the FAA Building. They showed
me the beta version of the FAASafety website and signed me up. I've been
getting notifications on local FAA Safety Seminars, new web resources,
online courses and such ever since. The problem is, there aren't very many
live events nor many FAASTeam leaders in Wisconsin. A search of the
FAASTeam Directory shows only one Representative in Wisconsin. Iowa is
loaded with Team Leaders, Representatives, and Program Managers. So is
Colorado. "Members" aren't listed.

I've found the online courses and resources useful and have passed them on
to students and fellow pilots.

Jim

On Sat, 27 Jan 2007 06:54:46 -0800, in
. com, Jay Honeck wrote:
Dedicated to aviation safety, it looks like a good program, but I am
leery of volunteering for yet another group that ends up taking all of
my time, plus some.

One of the more important things that I learned during my time in the Navy
was that NAVY stood for Never Again Volunteer Yourself...

Their website is so vague that I honestly don't know. 2 years ago at OSH I
talked with several FAA Safety Counselors at the FAA Building. They showed
me the beta version of the FAASafety website and signed me up. I've been
getting notifications on local FAA Safety Seminars, new web resources,
online courses and such ever since.

Hmmm. I've been getting those notices since that time, too. I don't
think that makes us "FAASTeam members", though -- but I could be
wrong.

I've found the online courses and resources useful and have passed them on
to students and fellow pilots.

I'll have to check them out. Thanks!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Jay Honeck wrote:
I've been asked by an FAA rep to become a "FAASTeam" member. (That
stands for FAA Safety Team, BTW.)

Jay, no experience with the FAASTeam. So the next time you are thrown
out of an FBO are you going to whip out your FAASTeam ID? HA!!!

BTW, I plan on going to the next Airventure/Osh Kosh. If I do, I'll
definitely stop by. I think I owe you a beer.

Gerald

Maybe they want you to be an "Industry Member". The site says that there
are currently no Industry Members, but they are soliciting such "members"
and that interested parties may go to the contact page of the site for
further info. There wasn't any specific instructions on the contact page to
lead any potentially interested Industry Members in any direction.

It's rather strange. Acronyms gone amuck... I swear when a government
agency finds a few spare alphabet letters in the bottom of their soup bowl,
they immediately start another web page, organization, or program. Don't
get me wrong, the things I've found on their site are pretty good, it just
seems both very disorganized and very top heavy and over organized at the
same time.

Jim

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
oups.com...

Their website is so vague that I honestly don't know. 2 years ago at OSH
I
talked with several FAA Safety Counselors at the FAA Building. They
showed
me the beta version of the FAASafety website and signed me up. I've been
getting notifications on local FAA Safety Seminars, new web resources,
online courses and such ever since.

Hmmm. I've been getting those notices since that time, too. I don't
think that makes us "FAASTeam members", though -- but I could be
wrong.

I've found the online courses and resources useful and have passed them
on
to students and fellow pilots.

I'll have to check them out. Thanks!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

So the next time you are thrown
out of an FBO are you going to whip out your FAASTeam ID? HA!!!

That'll put the fear of God in 'em... ;-)

No, I don't think that would be part of the program!

BTW, I plan on going to the next Airventure/Osh Kosh. If I do, I'll
definitely stop by. I think I owe you a beer.

"A" beer? Ha!

Just kidding. You come for the fly-in pool party (July 21st this
year) and the beer is free all day long!

:-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

You need to complete their training program to be a FAASTeam member, this is
the same as the previous "Aviation Safety Counselors". Just signing up, does
not make it so. You need to attend some of those safety seminars with them
and review their materials.

They like people that are good public speakers, have a good knowledge of
safe operations and have a good relationship with other pilots in the area.

BT

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
oups.com...

Their website is so vague that I honestly don't know. 2 years ago at OSH
I
talked with several FAA Safety Counselors at the FAA Building. They
showed
me the beta version of the FAASafety website and signed me up. I've been
getting notifications on local FAA Safety Seminars, new web resources,
online courses and such ever since.

Hmmm. I've been getting those notices since that time, too. I don't
think that makes us "FAASTeam members", though -- but I could be
wrong.

I've found the online courses and resources useful and have passed them
on
to students and fellow pilots.

I'll have to check them out. Thanks!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Ah... now that makes more sense.
Thanks.
Jim

"BT" wrote in message
...
You need to complete their training program to be a FAASTeam member, this
is the same as the previous "Aviation Safety Counselors". Just signing up,
does not make it so. You need to attend some of those safety seminars with
them and review their materials.

They like people that are good public speakers, have a good knowledge of
safe operations and have a good relationship with other pilots in the
area.

BT

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
oups.com...

Their website is so vague that I honestly don't know. 2 years ago at
OSH I
talked with several FAA Safety Counselors at the FAA Building. They
showed
me the beta version of the FAASafety website and signed me up. I've
been
getting notifications on local FAA Safety Seminars, new web resources,
online courses and such ever since.

Hmmm. I've been getting those notices since that time, too. I don't
think that makes us "FAASTeam members", though -- but I could be
wrong.

I've found the online courses and resources useful and have passed them
on
to students and fellow pilots.

I'll have to check them out. Thanks!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

BT wrote:

You need to complete their training program to be a FAASTeam member, this is
the same as the previous "Aviation Safety Counselors". Just signing up, does
not make it so. You need to attend some of those safety seminars with them
and review their materials.

They like people that are good public speakers, have a good knowledge of
safe operations and have a good relationship with other pilots in the area.


You mean they actually want people who don't use Sectional Charts to
tell others that they should use them? :-))