ACSF Announces Speakers for its Annual Safety Symposium 

Washington, DC, February 11, 2022 — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (acsf.aero), a non-profit membership organization devoted to advancing aviation safety, is pleased to welcome aviation safety industry thought leaders who will be speaking at its 2022 ACSF Safety Symposium to be held April 5-6, in Daytona Beach, Florida.

The Symposium is being held at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s College of Aviation. Its Dean & Professor, Alan Stolzer, Ph.D., FRAeS; and Robert L. Sumwalt, Distinguished Fellow in Aviation Safety & Executive Director, Center for Aviation at ERAU, will open the event. Their comments will be followed by those of the ACSF Chairman, Robert Rufli, and its President, Bryan Burns.

Presenters at the ACSF Safety Symposium will include a distinguished array of notable, aviation industry spokespeople. Among them:

  • Tony Kern, Ed.D. – Founding Partner & CEO, Convergent Performance. His presentation is: “Stress Fractures: Dealing With Psychological Wellness and Safety Challenges.”
  • Kimberly Perkins – G650 Captain, Researcher & Ph.D. candidate. “Human Factors 2.0: Enhancing Aviation Safety Systems with Cognitive Science”
  • Charlie Precourt – Former NASA Chief Astronaut; Chairman, Citation Jet Pilots Association and Former VP, Propulsion Systems, Northrop Grumman. “Bringing Space Shuttle Lessons to Business Aircraft Operations Safety.”
  • Michael Graham – Member, National Transportation Safety Board. “Respect the Unexpected, Manage Your Risks.”
  • Quay Snyder, MD, MSPH – President & CEO, Aviation Medicine Advisory Service. “Don’t Cry Over Spilled Beer: Maximizing Safety & Optimizing Performance.”
  • Lyle Prouse – U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, former 747 captain, addiction rehabilitation counselor and author. “Northwest Flight 650 – Tragedy and Triumph.”
  • Peter Basile – Senior Air Safety Investigator, Textron Aviation. “Cessna Citation Latitude Runway Excursion Case Study.”
  • James Albright  Director of Aviation & Author of Code7700.com. “Aviator Compartmentalization: A ‘How-To’ Guide.”
  • Ken Byrnes, Ph.D. – Assistant Dean for the College of Aviation, Chairman of the Flight Training Department, ERAU. “Use of Virtual Reality in Primary Flight Training.”
  • Juan Merkt, Ph.D. – Associate Professor of Aeronautical Science, ERAU. “Aircraft Energy Management: Preventing Accidents & Conserving Fuel.”
  • Robert Joyce – Director of Aviation Safety, ERAU. “Non-Punitive Reporting & Safety Culture.”

More information is available at acsf.aero/symposium. Seats are limited so attendees are encouraged to register early.

About the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) 

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF.aero) is a non-profit organization with more than 350+ member companies. Its mission is to lead and support the advancement of the highest safety standards available; to enable the business, charter and fractional ownership industry to offer the safest air transportation products in the world; and to provide objective information about these standards and services to the public.

In accordance with its mission, the ACSF developed the Industry Audit Standard (IAS) for Part 135 and 91K operators, which serves as a detailed gap analysis of an operator’s management practices. ACSF members can also access the organization’s low-cost Safety Management System (SMS) Tool and Member Assistance Program (MAP), as well as take advantage of its third-party oversight programs: Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) and Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). Each spring, the organization hosts its annual ACSF Safety Symposium.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Debi Carpenter
Executive Director
Air Charter Safety Foundation
dcarpenter@acsf.aero
tel: (760) 390-7386

 

Go Rentals Discount

Go Rentals shall provide the following rates for vehicle reservations to agents, employees and members of

  • ACSF Toyota Corolla: $64.99 Daily Rate 
  • Toyota Camry: $74.99 Daily Rate 
  • Toyota Rav4: $92.49 Daily Rate

Go Rentals’ standard rates shall apply to reservations in Colorado, Montana, Utah and Wyoming.

Go Rentals shall provide the clients and customers of ACSF (collectively, “Clients”) a 20% discount for vehicle reservations applied against the daily rate in effect at the time of reservation.

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MedAire360 stands at the forefront of aviation risk management and resilience. The program integrates advanced medical, security, and operational support, meticulously developed through nearly 40 years of industry insights, real-world experience, and technological innovation. MedAire360 ensures each flight is safeguarded with proactive risk mitigation, cutting-edge medical diagnostic equipment, and comprehensive safety training resources. 

Key Benefits:

  1. Discount: 20% off the retail price per aircraft tail. 
  2. Eligibility: Available to new customers only. 
  3. Duration: Discount applies to the first year of MedAire360 Assistance Membership. 

How to Redeem:

ACSF members can take advantage of this exclusive offer by presenting proof of current ACSF membership to the MedAire sales team during the enrolment process. 

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MedAire’s services are crucial in mitigating travel risks and ensuring the highest safety standards. Whether the need is for pre-trip risk assessments, in-flight medical guidance, or emergency support, MedAire360 delivers unmatched expertise and personalised care at every step.