Teaching the Aviators Model Code of Conduct to Kids

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faastYou may be familiar with the Aviators Model Code of Conduct. If so, great! If not we invite you to visit http://www.secureav.com/ to learn more.

The Aviators Model Code of Conduct for Kids, an abridged and simplified explanation of the Aviators Model Code of Conduct (AMCC), was released January 2, 2013, by the project’s Permanent Editorial Board. Written for use in the classroom with language appropriate for children, the document exposes young students to important values shared by safe and successful aviators.

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Stressed Out Propellers

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faastAre you operating your propeller under stress? Are you damaging your propeller? Will your propeller suddenly fail? You will likely respond with a confident – NO! But wait! How do you know for sure?

If you want to be sure, obtain and read FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB NE-08-21, dated May 14, 2008. Yikes! 2008! Yes, it is dated, but the information could save your life; because what you don’t know can hurt you! Consider the following.

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