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…requirements, objectives and opportunities for training and workshops are provided here…

 

FHP routinely provides safety and management training and annual workshops key to risk management, efficiency and quality assurance.  Training and workshops target a range of federal and state positions including flight managers, program managers and supervisors of personnel that utilize aircraft.  The primary focus of safety training is risk management for aerial application, photography and survey operations.  Additionally, various workshops are provided to introduce or update technology, calibrate equipment and personnel, and improve customer service.

Aviation Training Guide Requirements

 

Interagency Aviation Training (IAT) Guide

FHP IAT Matrix

Supplemental Information

Fixed-wing Manager Special-Use Task Book

 

Aviation Training

 

AS2M Courses

Aerial Survey Aviation Safety and Management Course (AS2M 2012)

April 10-12, 2012
Denver, CO
See Announcement

Sponsored by:

Forest Health Protection
State and Private Forestry
USDA Forest Service

For More Information, contact:

Jeff Mai (970-295-5878)
FHP Aviation Safety Manager
2150A Centre Ave., Suite 331
Fort Collins, CO 80526
jmai@fs.fed.us

Safety Documents

Aviation Safety and Training for Forest Health Protection Employees (PDF 608kb)

Course Objectives

Provide specific aviation safety and management information to people involved in natural resource aerial surveys.

The Aerial Survey Aviation Safety and Management course (AS2M) is designed specifically for aerial survey specialists responsible for conducting such missions as sketch mapping, aerial photography, wildlife census, vegetation survey, and aerial recon in general.

This course meets all Interagency Aviation Training requirements for "Fixed-wing Manager — Special Use."

Course Subjects

Aviation Safety and Management

Airplane/Helicopter Safety, Aircraft Accident Prevention, Annual Mishap and Review, Risk Management, Human Factors, Aviation Mishap Reporting (SAFECOM), Aircraft Crash Survival, Aircraft Instrumentation, Aviation Management Plans, Automated Flight Following (AFF), and Flight Plans, Flight Following and Dispatcher Operations.

Conducting a Mission

Conducting a Fixed-wing Special Use Mission, Logistics & Cost Effectiveness, Communications & Check-ins (Flight Following), Mission Specific Safety, Crew Resource Management, Airspace Issues, Aviation Chart Reading/Mission Planning, A Survey Pilot's Perspective Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations, Meteorology and Flying Weather, Mountain and Canyon Flying, Aviation Radio Use, and Group Practical Exercises.

Aviation Administration

Federal Aviation Regulations, Aircraft and Pilot Procurement, Agency Aviation Policy, and Pilot and Aircraft Inspections.

Pre-season Aerial Survey Workshops

Region 5
2011 Pacific Southwest Calibration & Conformity

June 20th-24th, 2011
Davis, CA
See draft agenda
Contact Zachary Heath for more information
zheath@fs.fed.us
530-759-1751

Region 2
2011 Rocky Mountain Region Calibration & Conformity

June 14-15th, 2011
Fort Collins, CO
See agenda
Contact Brian Howell for more information
behowell@fs.fed.us
303-236-8001

For additional information contact Jeff Mai

Group Photos
Application Safety 2011 Group Photo

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Aerial Application Safety and Management for Project Personnel 2011 - Indiana

AASM 2011 Group Photo - Illinois
Application Safety 2010 Group Photo

Aerial Application Safety for State and Federal Spray Program Managers 2010 - Illinois

AAS 2010 Group Photo - Illinois
Application Safety 2009 Group Photo

Aerial Application Safety for State and Federal Spray Program Managers 2009 - Ohio

AAS 2009 Group Photo - Ohio
Application Safety 2008 Group Photo

Aerial Application Safety for State and Federal Spray Program Managers 2008 - Michigan

AAS 2008 Group Photo - Michigan
AS2M 2011 Team Photo

AS2M 2011 - Pennsylvania

AS2M 2011 Group Photo - Pennsylvania
AS2M 2010 Team Photo

AS2M 2010 - New Mexico

AS2M 2010 Group Photo - Albuquerque
AS2M 2009 Team Photo

AS2M 2009 - Oregon

AS2M 2009 Group Photo - Oregon
AS2M 2008 Team Photo

AS2M 2008 - Pennsylvania

AS2M 2008 Group Photo - Pennsylvania

AS2M 2008 - Colorado

AS2M 2008 Group Photo - Colorado
AS2M 2006 Team Photo

AS2M 2006 - Spokane, WA

AS2M 2006 Team Photo
AS2M 2005 Quotes and Team Photo

"Teaching is done with excitement and it helps the students to be more motivated."

"This course was good for those of us that have limited experience with flying survey and aviation in general."

"The information is presented in a way that we can see the practical use of applying it in the field."

"The information that was taught is very useful."

"Good amount of breaks."

AS2M 2005 - North Carolina (top photo)
AS2M 2005 - South Carolina (bottom photo)

AS2M 2005 North Carolina Team Photo
AS2M 2005 South Carolina Group Photo
AS2M 2004 Quotes and Group and Instructors Photos

"I really enjoyed the course and appreciate the quality information."

"This class was a definite eye opener for me. It has made me aware of the many things I can change to make circumstances better."

"Great training, thought provoking discussion."

"One of the best training courses I ever had."

"This dynamic mix definitely makes this course a great one, and well worth the time."

"I feel fortunate to have been able to attend."

"The course really opened my eyes for what my agency needs."

"Thought provoking."

"The course was very informative and enlightening."

"Flying aerial surveys for my organization will never be the same, they will be much better organized and safer."

AS2M 2005 North Carolina Team Photo
AS2M 2005 South Carolina Group Photo
AS2M Documents

Elements of a Project Aviation Safety Plan

AS2M Related Links

Aviation

U.S. Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management

Aviation Training

Interagency Aviation Training

SafeCom

USFS Aviation Safety - Submit Safecom Form