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Safety Management System.

Q: Will I face any punishment if I self-report?

No. There are zero punitive actions for pilots who self-report. We cannot guarantee the same for those who don't report and we find out about it later. Reporting helps you, Inflight, and general aviation.

At Inflight, safety is our priority focus. Our SMS program encourages everyone to self-report potentially unsafe actions so we can analyze, improve, and keep aviation safer for all. Your report is strictly confidential. Zero punitive action.

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Why SMS?

We want everyone to safely enjoy all the benefits that flying brings.

Safety culture is highly important to our organization, and we want you to be aware of it the day you enter our facility. We encourage every single person involved with Inflight to self-report any potential unsafe actions that might have happened while flying with us, or alternatively, report any other unsafe actions you might witness. We want to know this information so we can analyze the events that took place and make continual improvements to make our organization even safer than it is. When you self-report, you are helping yourself, general aviation as a whole, and Inflight. The information that you report is strictly confidential and will not be shared with a third party (unless you are blatantly breaking state or federal laws). We will analyze the data and possibly follow up with you for more questions so we can help you become a better pilot.

Benefits to You

FREE ground and flight training when you self-report
Zero punitive actions to pilots who self-report
Entry into a quarterly drawing for a $250 Sporty’s Pilot Shop gift certificate
Strict confidentiality, no sharing with third parties

Overview

What is SMS?

Safety Management System (SMS) is becoming a standard throughout the aviation industry worldwide. It is recognized by the Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and civil aviation authorities (CAA) and product/service providers as the next step in the evolution of safety in aviation. SMS is also becoming a standard beyond aviation, similar management systems are used in quality, occupational safety and health, security, environment, and other critical areas.

SMS for product/service providers and regulators integrates modern safety risk management and safety assurance concepts into repeatable, proactive systems. SMSs emphasize safety management as a fundamental business process, considered in the same manner as other aspects of business management. Learn more about SMS from the FAA.

What SMS Provides

A structured means of safety risk management decision making
A means of demonstrating aviation safety management capability before system failures occur
Increased confidence in risk controls through structured safety assurance processes
An effective interface for knowledge sharing between regulator and certificate holder
A safety promotion framework to support a sound safety culture

Aviation Safety Reporting

Our SMS program aligns with industry best practices and FAA guidance on safety reporting. We use reports to identify trends, improve procedures, and prevent future incidents, not to punish pilots who come forward.

Prohibition Against Use of Report for Enforcement Purposes
The Administrator of the FAA will not use reports submitted to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration under the Aviation Safety Reporting Program (or information derived therefrom) in any enforcement action, except information concerning accidents or criminal offenses which are wholly excluded from the program.

Examples

Reportable Examples

These are just examples. There are numerous things you can report. When in doubt, report. We'd rather know and improve than not.

Flight operations

Landing with a crosswind and almost went off the runway
Crept into Class B airspace
Landed on the wrong runway
Almost ran the aircraft out of fuel

Ground operations

Airplane wasn't chocked and rolled from its spot
Noticed line personnel improperly towing or fueling airplanes

Other reportable items

Instructor professionalism
Exceeding aircraft limitations
Possible damage to the aircraft

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I face any punishment if I self-report?

No. There are zero punitive actions for pilots who self-report. We cannot guarantee the same for those who don’t report and we find out about it later. Reporting helps you, Inflight, and general aviation.

Is my report confidential?

Yes. The information you report is strictly confidential and will not be shared with a third party unless you are blatantly breaking state or federal laws. We analyze the data to improve safety and may follow up with you for more questions to help you become a better pilot.

What do I get for reporting?

Free ground and flight training for anyone who self-reports a possible unsafe action. We work with you to help you become a better pilot at no charge. You’ll also be added to a quarterly drawing for a $250 Sporty’s Pilot Shop gift certificate. Participants in our SMS program have extremely good odds of winning.

Can I report something I witnessed (not something I did)?

Yes. We encourage you to report any potentially unsafe actions you witnessed, whether involving yourself, another pilot, line personnel, or anyone else at our facility. All reports help us improve.

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