SAFETY
Each member has an obligation to train for the highest level of
proficiency to reduce the risk associated with piloting. The FAA and
the flying club set policies and regulations to maintain a degree of safety,
but it is the pilot's responsibility to improve his or her skills.
The FAA and AOPA sponsor programs and seminars for the benefit of
general aviation pilots. The
FAA Safety Team (FAAST) is improving the
Wings Program,
and requesting pilots to start using the website. Members are encouraged
to enroll in the new Wings Program. FAAST also has a learning center for
on-line courses.
AOPA Air Safety Foundation partners with the FAA in general aviation safety. Chicago/Rockford
Airport hosts pilot
safety seminars in
the auditorium on the west side of the airport. All members are
encouraged to attend.
Blackhawk Flying Club has a list of
approved certified flight
instructors who are authorized to instruct members in club aircraft.
The club has rules for
proficiency check rides in addition to the
FAR's. Members are required to complete the check rides to maintain
flying status. Members can fly with an approved instructor to
complete a certificate, rating, check ride, biannual, or phase in the Wings
Program.
AVEMCO is the insurance company for Blackhawk Flying Club.
AVEMCO promotes recurrent training as a proven means to reduce aviation
accidents. They offer a
rewards program for single owner policies, however
club members can review AVEMCO's guidelines for training information.
