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United States Pilots Association |
Many of you are aware that USPA has signed on to support the FAA's new FAASTeam approach toward promoting safety in general aviation. I am pleased to have been appointed as a FAASTeam representative for the Midland/Odessa area of West Texas. I will be working directly with John Boatright of the Lubbock FSDO.
In an attempt to reach as many pilots as possible, I will be working in conjunction with several Flight Instructors, a Designated Examiner, and several FBOs in the West Texas area. The goal is to try and upgrade the awareness of good decision making in an attempt to reduce or ultimately stop the myriad of "loss of control" accidents that seem to occur with great frequency.
I will be available to conduct safety meetings or to advise airport owners/managers in ways to increase safety on and around the airport environs. Meetings are already being set up to provide these services to Odessa-Schlemeyer Field in Odessa, TX (KODO). This rapidly expanding airport is getting a new crosswind runway that will be able to handle larger bizjets, as well as resurfacing of one other runway. New taxiways are to be installed and runway lighting and markings improved. A new FBO building is in the planning stage, as well as ramp resurfacing, self service fuel tanks (installed), and hangar upgrades. USPA is working closely with the Ector County Commissioners and Farmor Aviation, the FBO on the airport. Numerous security upgrades are also contemplated.
USPA will assist any entity in those states we serve in upgrading airport and aircraft safety, in conjunction with FAA and HSA recommendations.
Steve Uslan President
United States Pilots Association