Michigan FAASTeam Hosts 2023 Michigan Aviation Safety Forum

The meeting brought together mechanics, pilots, and instructors to promote continued awareness of safety and knowledge sharing.

FLYING Staff

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 10:55 AM ET

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Kevin Kacen presents during the 2023 Michigan Aviation Safety Forum (MASF) held at Eastern Michigan University on February 11. [Credit: Jason Blair]

Key Takeaways:

The 2023 Michigan Aviation Safety Forum (MASF), hosted by the Michigan FAA Safety Team, convened aviation professionals to promote safety awareness and knowledge sharing.
The event featured separate educational tracks for pilots and mechanics, including a joint session focused on improving communication and shared responsibilities.
Awards were presented to outstanding individuals, recognizing the Michigan CFI of the Year, FAASTeam Member of the Year, and Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year.

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Hosted by the Michigan FAA Safety Team on February 11, the 2023 Michigan Aviation Safety Forum (MASF) held at Eastern Michigan University brought together mechanics, pilots, and instructors to promote continued awareness of safety and knowledge sharing.

Part of the event was focused on a recurrent seminar for inspection-authorized mechanics, while another room focused on topics in a pilot track. One session brought the two together, “A&P/Pilot Communications, Regulations and Responsibilities,” to discuss how pilots and mechanics can work together to ensure safe and airworthy aircraft.