Texas Chapter, Antique Airplane Assn. Continues to Deliver Safety Programs, with Speakers Gary Reeves and Brandon Ayers

Aug. 21, 2017
Gary Reeves of PilotSafety.org and Brandon Ayers of Ayers Aviation will provide free FAASafety classes at the 55th Annual Fly-In, held October 13th & 14th, 2017 at Gainesville Muni Airport, TX (KGLE)

Gainesville, TX— Texas Chapter, Antique Airplane Association — Today the Texas Chapter AAA announced continuing the safety program at their 55th Annual Fly-In. The safety program will offer 4-5 free safety classes for pilots. Topics will include using technology like iPads, ForeFlight, Garmin, and Avidyne. There will also be a Rusty Pilots seminar, as well as a class on “bad habits pilots develop”.

“Gary Reeves, is one of the most popular national speakers for GA Safety and adds a huge benefit to our program,” said Joel Meanor, Fly-In Chairman at Texas Chapter AAA.

Joel also stated, “and Brandon Ayers is a well-known local professional, providing expert flight instruction, and FAASafety seminars. Brandon provides real world examples for pilots getting back in the air”

Safer Pilots and Bigger Crowds

In 2016, the Safety Programs as the TX AAA annual fly-in triggered over fifty pilots to log on and take WINGS credit. “It was a great turnout” Meanor said. “Providing this safety education component helps the pilots who fly in as well as attracting a larger group of general aviation pilots to this event. the Texas Chapter AAA, is committed to “Keep the Antiques Flying” and that means safety is an important component.”

“Antique airplanes are an important part of our heritage,” said Terry Wallace, President, the Texas Chapter AAA. “Having a national and local expert in pilot safety at our event will continue to make a big difference for the GA community.”

Gary Reeves, PilotSafety.org

Gary Reeves is a 6000+hr ATP and Master CFI, CFII, MEI. He is the 2016 FAA Instructor of the year for the WP Region, a lead rep for the FAA Safety Team. He is best known for his national public speaking and volunteer efforts with PilotSafety.org. PilotSafety.org is a volunteer group that provides free and low-cost safety programs nationwide. For more information, please visit www.PilotSafety.org

Brandon Ayers, Ayers Aviation

Brandon Ayers is a CFI, CFII, FAASTEAM Representative with over 2,000 hours of flight instruction given, and has been flying for over ten (10) years. Brandon flies’ single engine, high performance, complex aircraft, twin engine, tail wheel, biplanes, and holds over half dozen ratings. For more information, please visit www.ayersaviation.com