Fearless

http://fearlessnavyseal.com/

FEARLESS takes you deep into SEAL Team SIX, straight to the heart of one of its most legendary operators.

 

When Navy SEAL Adam Brown woke up on March 17, 2010, he didn’t know he would die that night in the Hindu Kush Mountains of Afghanistan, but he was ready: In a letter to his children, not meant to be seen unless the worst happened, he wrote “I’m not afraid of anything that might happen to me on this Earth, because I know no matter what, nothing can take my spirit from me.”
But long before Adam Brown became a member of the elite SEAL Team SIX—the counterterrorism unit that took down Osama bin Laden—there was a fun-loving country boy from Arkansas whose greatest goal had been to wear his high school’s football jersey. An undersized daredevil, prone to jumping off roofs into trees and off bridges into lakes, Adam was a kid who broke his own bones but would never break a promise to his parents … until he grew older, and his family watched that appetite for risk draw him into a downward spiral that eventually landed him in jail.

FEARLESS is the story of a man of extremes, whose determination was fueled by faith, family, and the love of a woman. It’s about a man who waged a war against his own worst impulses and persevered to reach the top tier of the U.S. military. Always the first to volunteer for the most dangerous assignments, Adam’s final act of bravery led to the ultimate sacrifice.

FEARLESS is the intimate story of a devoted man who was an unlikely hero but a true warrior, described by all who knew him as just that—fearless.

Adam was a Hot Springs native, his store is amazing. I had the privilege to help welcome him home in 2010 and was stunned by his story and by his friends. Eric Blehm wrote this outstanding story about Adam's life. Please check out the video and the book, a real American Hero!

Air Ops Keeping Airports Safe T-Shirts

Show the world what you do with an Air Ops "Keeping Airports Safe" T-Shirt

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FAA issues warning to passenger who filmed bird strike

May 02, 2012|By Jim Barnett, CNN
 

A Delta Air Lines passenger who admitted using an electronic device last month to videotape a bird strike minutes after takeoff has been warned by the Federal Aviation Administration to follow the rules or face a penalty the next time.
The plane bound for Los Angeles made an emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on April 19 after encountering an engine problem the pilot said was caused by a bird strike, an incident caught on camera by Grant Cardone.

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I saw this story and was shocked at first that the FAA would warn a passengers about filming during takeoff. I'm not sure what a camcorder could do to interfere with avionics but I would think they would be thankful to have this valuable video. I know that this video will be used in training and to educate pilots and inspectors of bird strikes. Sometimes a little thank you and common sense would go a long way. -Just my two cents-

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Airport Tarmac Delay Contingency Plans

Airport Tarmac Delay Contingency Plans

Best way to educate the public in aircraft safety

Everyone has been on a commercial aircraft and has heard how to buckle your seat belt. And I get it, if the oxygen bag deploys put mine on first before helping someone else. I really don't think this is will be a problem since must people will save their own backside before saving someone else.

So when I saw this video I was captivated, the material was the same but the way it was presented was NEW and exciting. Check it out and see what you think.

So when you are conducting training, try to find new ways to encourage your students and keep them excited even about information they have heard many times over. Good luck in convincing your directors that you need her in your department, but what the worst they could say "no".

Not sure about everyone else but I'm ready for a trip on Cebu Pacific Air.

Cebu Pacific Air

Affordable Training for MAO members in a Caribbean Paradise

For airport operations, management, or first responder there now is an affordable opportunity for you to acquire the technical skills and academic knowledge you need to succeed in your respective field. 

Come learn and play or just relax after class on the shores of crystal blue waters in a balmy Caribbean paradise, on the island of Barbados.

The Barbados Civil Aviation Training Centre (BCATC) in partnership with Spranza LLC and the Barbados Civil Aviation Department have joined together to offer aviation professionals a truly unique learning experience. Developed to assist in ensuring airport and airline compliance with both their respective National and International standards, the Center offers participants a wide array of instruction in cost-effective and convenient modular in-residence classes and on-line interactive distance learning along with onsite client assistance through their consultancy service.

History

The BCATC provides training for local ATC personnel as well as ATC personnel from a number of States in the region. Training is also provided to other airport agencies such as, Fire Service and Security in subject areas pertaining to Telecommunications and Airside Safety Awareness among others. Over two hundred persons pass through this training institution yearly. The Training Centre previously used a Manual 3D Aerodrome Control (ADC) Simulator but is now equipped with a new ADC Virtual Realty Simulator. There is a state-of-the-art Radar Simulator, two classrooms and Relevant Training Aids. In addition, it is fully equipped with Printing and Copying facilities and the appropriate software and technical maintenance personnel.

In 1999 Barbados took a decision to enhance this training institution by seeking to join the ICAO TRAINAIR Programme. Approval was given and in 2002, an ICAO TRAINAIR expert was assigned to Barbados to assist in the qualification process. On the 12th of January 2005 the Barbados Civil Aviation Training Centre became an accredited member of the ICAO TRAINAIR Programme.

BCATC Center Activities for 2012

Designed for airport, airline, CAA and service provider personnel, the 2012 instructional program – consisting of 12 topical modules and six workshops, is complemented with a number of online learning opportunities and webcast special events.  Among the interactive web events scheduled for September - a full scale Airport Emergency Exercise will be broadcast in real time from Grantley Adams airport in Bridgetown, Barbados. In-residence programs will be conducted at the Barbados Civil Aviation Training Center (An accredited Trainair Center) in Christ Church, Barbados, with several instructional modules also available to those who cannot attend in person, via our ‘virtual classroom’ portal on the World Wide Web.
The Center offers airport and airline professionals continuing education programs drawn from Spranza developed classes appearing in the ICAO Training Directory.  Students participate in intense programs of Competency Based Training in the areas of: aviation security, safety management, emergency response, aircraft accident/incident investigation, operations and management. 
Coming up this Quarter
 A complete calendar of courses and workshops can be found on the website at: http://bcatc.avsec-center.org. 
Just for MAO Members
All MAO members are eligible to receive a 10% tuition discount on all BCATC/Spranza in-service training programs, webcasts or interactive distance learning modules.  Please ensure to note your membership on the Registration Form to claim your discount.
Bring the family
Students are encouraged to bring their families and enjoy the history, culture, fine dining and just plain fun of this tropical paradise.  On arrival, each Registrant receives a Welcome Packet containing valuable discounts on local attractions, dining and leisure time activities. To learn more visit: http://www.broadcastbarbados.com/ and select your adventure.

“With more than a dozen Certificate courses, six participatory workshops, a number of special event webcasts and interactive e-programs to choose from , we are certain aviation professionals will find the right program to suit their 2012 training needs.” Francis Spranza, president, Spranza, LLC.

Get a Chance to Win Free CMMS Software for a Year

Attend a webinar for Equipsoft CMMS and get a chance to win ONE FREE YEAR of Equipsoft!

MILWAUKEE, WI - Jan 19, 2012 Eagle Technology, Inc. is offering the chance to win ONE FREE YEAR of Equip soft Computerized Management Maintenance Software (CMMS).

Equipsoft CMMS is an entry-level, web-based solution for computerized maintenance management. Easy to use, this full-featured maintenance and asset management solution helps companies streamline their maintenance operations. Equipsoft integrates asset management, maintenance management, inventory, labor, and purchasing functions for improved scheduling, cost reduction, resource planning, and more.

"[Equipsoft is a] CMMS package that provides a powerful and functional set of management tools at a competitive price for the low to mid size facility market.” said Dave Kenik, Account Manager at LONG Building Technologies.

Attend a webinar session in February or March to learn more about Equipsoft CMMS by Eagle and be entered into a drawing to win software and hosting worth nearly $4000. Visitors may sign up now at www.eaglecmms.com/dealsandsavings/Free-Equipsoft-CMMS-Contest.htm
 

Webinars will be held on the following Wednesdays at 10:00am CST: February 8, February 22, March 7, and March 21, 2012 One winner will be chosen from the attendees from all four webinar sessions. The winner will be announced on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 10:00 am on the Eagle website.

"Easy to use, Equipsoft provides all you’ll need to maintain assets and inventory," said Gary Miller, Senior Sales Representative at Eagle Technology.

Constant demands to do more with less are driving higher standards for efficiency, productivity, and performance, yet take away from the very efficiencies they aim for. Regulatory agencies are pushing for tighter controls and greater accountability across a wide range of industries. Most important, retiring maintenance workers who are leaving a significant maintenance knowledge gap behind when they go. One way to manage these issues is a well implemented CMMS or EAM system.
 
About Eagle Technology, Inc.: Eagle Technology, Inc. was founded in 1987 by Harshad Shah and is privately owned. Eagle’s Equipsoft products are used around the world in companies of all sizes. Eagle also has a wholly owned subsidiary in Monterey, Mexico and distributors and dealers throughout the world. For more information, visit www.eaglecmms.com or call the sales team at 1-800-388-3268 (USA and Canada) or 1-262-241-3845 

www.EagleCMMS.com

11019 North Towne Square Road | Mequon, WI 53092 U.S.A.
tel: 1-262-241-3845 | toll free (usa & can): 1-800-388-3268 | fax: 1-262-241-5248

Free Charlie Bravo Calendar

ATTENTION MAO MEMBERS
  
Here is your chance to get the greatest aviation calendar published. In collaboration with Charlie Bravo Aviation and My Airport Operations we are giving away a free calendar to the first 100 members to email me their mailing address.

Charlie Bravo Aviation was founded in 2008 by Rene Banglesdorf, who then brought in industry veterans Curt Banglesdorf and Jason Watts to manage sales and acquisitions. Since its inception, Charlie Bravo has tripled its staff to include specialists covering nearly every line of popular business jet and turboprop available on the market.
In 2009, the company became the first broker and dealer of aircraft to hold a woman-owned business certification. This gives our clients that participate in supplier diversity programs a distinct advantage in meeting their goals.

So hurry and send me your address to gbarentine@myairportoperations.com Subject "Calendars"