DATES
April 7-9, 2025
Monday-Wednesday
LOCATION
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Mori Hosseini Student Union
610 Aerospace Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Located at DAB
REGISTRATION
ACSF members $1,350/person
ACSF members Virtual attendee $400
Non-members $1,600/person
Non-members Virtual attendee $500
Team Registrations
(Includes: 2 In Person and 2 Virtual Attendance Registrations)
Members $2,025
Non-members: $2,700
2025 ACSF Safety Symposium | Air Charter Safety Foundation
ABOUT THE SAFETY SYMPOSIUM
Brought to you by the Air Charter Safety Foundation, the Symposium is an annual two-day gathering of business aviation safety-minded professionals where current and emerging safety challenges are reviewed and discussed.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Tony Kern
CEO, Convergent Performance
Keynote Speaker
AL GORTHY
Captain, United States Navy (retired)
Tim Lilley
Father of Samuel Lilley, First Officer of Flight 5342
Captain, Flexjet, LLC
BARRY ELLIS
President, Hop-a-Jet
Michael Graham
Board Member at National Transportation Safety Board
Kevin Van Splunder
Contract Captain
Ryan Burns
Senior Designer at Truist
Ron Brower
Founder, RBAvLaw
WORKSHOPS
Captain John Cox
Chief Executive Officer of Safety Operating Systems and co-founder of Aviation Safety Compliance, LLC
Jim Hosey
CEO/President of Aviation Consulting/Auditing, LLC, and President/Co-Founder Aviation Safety Compliance, LLC
Amanda Ferraro
CEO of Aviation Safety Solutions, LLC
Leonard Beauchemin
Managing Director, AeroTechna Solutions LLC
PANELISTS
Luke Bowman
Moderator
Senior Product Director
GE Digital
Russell Arena
Panelist
Corporate Pilot, ArenaCo
Brian Small
Moderator
Director of Regulatory Affairs at FlightSafety International
Nicole Battjes
Panelist
CEO and Founder
Rainbow Helicopters
Candace Covington
Panelist
Senior Director, Aviation
Adobe
Kolin Jones
Panelist
Founder & CEO of Amalfi Jets, Embry-Riddle Alumni, and pilot
ACSF TEAM
Bryan Burns
President & CEO, Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF)
Kent Stauffer
Chair, Air Charter Safety Foundation
Debi Carpenter
Executive Director, Air Charter Safety Foundation
Become a sponsor
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Event Schedule
Monday, April 7th
| 4:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. |
Registration Outside Rooms D-F |
Grab your name badge and take a seat for the first session of the ACSF Safety Symposium. |
| 5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. |
Business Aviation Career Panel Moderators: ERAU Student Union
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C-Suite leaders will help educate ERAU aviation students on what it takes to enter (and succeed in) the business aviation industry. Each executive will share a highlight reel of their career path, giving tips and advice based on their specific journey. |
| 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. | Welcome Reception | Mix and mingle with leaders in aviation safety as well as students in aviation. |
Tuesday, April 8th
| ALL DAY from 7:00 A.M. | Shuttle Service to/from ERAU Attendees are encouraged to use the shuttle, as parking is limited |
Departs from The Daytona and Fairfield hotels to ERAU. Note: Parking passes will not be available. Limited parking is at a rate of $12 per day |
| 7:00 A.M. – 7:45 A.M. |
Registration Mori Hosseini Student Union/ERAU
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Mori Hosseini Student Union |
| 7:00 A.M. – 7:45 A.M. |
Continental Breakfast
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Start the day right. Join fellow attendees by enjoying a light continental breakfast. |
| 7:45 A.M. – 8:00 A.M. |
Welcome Remarks
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The ACSF’s Chair will welcome attendees and provide an idea of what’s to come. |
| 8:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M |
Keynote Speaker Dr. Tony Kern, CEO, Convergent Performance ERAU Student Union
Rooms D-F |
All Available Resources For over 30 years, CRM has been defined as “the use of all available resources to safely accomplish the flight mission.” In this presentation, Dr. Tony Kern will argue that the mental and social strengths of the crew is the most significant resource of all, and is underappreciated and undertrained. Using examples of world class athletes, he will show that that habits of hypervigilance create true experts who can function under stress, both in the cockpit and in life. |
| 9:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. | Refreshment Break | Network with attendees and exhibitors at this morning pick-me-up! |
| 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. |
Brian Small, Flight Safety International ERAU Student Union
Rooms D-F |
Crew Pairing Considerations Panel – Ensuring Safe Flight Operations. Drawing on the knowledge and best practices from an experienced panel of business jet operators, this session will explore the impact that informed crew pairing decisions and early focus on harmony in standard operating procedures has on safe and successful flight operations. |
| 11:00 A.M. –12:00 P.M. | Mike Graham, NTSB Board Member ERAU Student Union Rooms D-F |
Navigating the Skies Safely: Building Resilience in Aviation OrgnizationsRecent National Transportation Safety Board investigations reveal critical lessons, emphasizing the importance of recognizing personal and professional limitations to reduce errors, enhance aeronautical decision-making, and strengthen operational resiliency. These findings serve as a call to action for the industry to proactively review their operations, ensuring that deviations from policy or unsafe practices are identified and corrected before they lead to accidents or incidents. |
| 12:00 P.M. –1:00 P.M. |
Lunch Rooms A-C |
Share a meal with your fellow attendees, check your emails and make important phone calls. |
| 1:00 P.M.– 2:00 P.M. |
Barry Ellis, Hop-A-Jet ERAU Student Union
Rooms D-F |
Working Through And Planning For The Unthinkable Learn how to prepare for the unthinkable, build the right team, identify misleading crisis causes, and protect all aspects of your business with effective strategies. |
| 2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. |
Ron Brower, RBAvLaw ERAU Student Union
Rooms D-F |
Safety, Risk, Compliance, Reputation: 1 Gem, 4 Facets
Safety, risk management, regulatory compliance, and business reputation are not isolated considerations for success in aviation. They are four facets of the same gem. This session will explore their interrelation and offer perspectives for managing them together in harmony.
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| 3:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. | Refreshment Break | Fuel up with afternoon coffee, tea, water and a light snack. |
| 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. |
Luke Bowman, GE & Panel, FDM ERAU Student Union
Rooms D-F |
Working Through and Planning for The Unthinkable
FDM has been around for a long time but is it really effective. In this session we will discuss quantitative and qualitative outcomes that we see from running a FDM program. There will be a presentation followed by a panel discussion of new and experienced FDM practitioners.
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| 4:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. |
Special Presentation
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TBD |
| 4:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. |
Shuttle Service to Hotels
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Departs for The Daytona and Fairfield host hotels. |
| 5:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. |
Evening Reception, Dinner & Entertainment Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery – 1864 Victory Cir, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 |
Network and enjoy a night out with your fellow attendees. (Brewery is within walking distance from the host hotels.) |
Wednesday, April 9th
| 7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. | Shuttle Service to/from ERAU | Depart from The Daytona and Fairfield hotels |
| 7:45 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. | Full Breakfast | ERAU Student Union, Rooms D-F Start the day right. Join fellow attendees by enjoying the most important meal of the day! |
| 8:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. | Keynote Speaker Al Gorthy, Board Chair and President, Valor Partners Foundation |
ERAU Student Union, Rooms A-C On The Clock |
| 10:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. | Refreshment Break | Stay energized with a light snack and hot beverage. Plus, be sure to network with exhibitors before the conference ends. |
| 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. |
Kevin Van Splunder, Captain ERAU Student Union, |
Smoke in cockpit without Horizontal Stabilizer Control How fast can a flight go from normal to complete loss of aircraft – Answer – 7 Minutes. This presentation will cover key takeaways such as initial training, recurrent training, practical training and execution. |
| 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. |
Tim Lilley, Captain, Flexjet LLC ERAU Student Union, |
Learning from Tragedy – Enhancing Safety Through Accountability and Modernization Tim will address critical issues in aviation safety, drawing from his personal loss and extensive experience as a pilot. He will highlight the urgent need for ATC system modernization, including updated routes, staffing improvements, and better risk identification processes. Emphasizing the dangers of misclassifying military missions and downplaying risks, he will advocate for greater accountability and increased use of ADS-B on military aircraft in Class B airspace. Finally, a discussion of the role analytics and data sharing between the military and the FAA to identify risk hotspots and prevent future tragedies, underscoring the importance of learning from past mistakes to improve aviation safety for all.
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| 12:30 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. | Shuttle service to Hotels / Lunch on Your Own | Departs for The Daytona and Fairfield host hotels. |
| 12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. | ERAU Campus Tour | Bus transportation to The Daytona and Fairfield Hotels, including DAB |
| 12:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. |
ACSF Workshop ERAU Student Union, Room A |
ERAU Student Union, Room F ACSF Lite, Part 5 and the Declaration of Compliance Letter An overview of the upcoming SMS requirements for Part 135 and Air Tour Operators. Two highly experienced SMS experts will share their insights on the background, status, and future of the pending FAA rule. ACSF has developed its Lite Certification for smaller operators who must comply with the new rule. By concentrating on the specifics of Part 5, operators can attain certification with minimal intrusion or disruption to their operations. Finally, how to draft the declaration of compliance letter and what responsibilities accompany its submission to the FAA. |
| 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. | ACSF Board Meeting | ERAU Student Union, Room C Closed Session |
Thursday, April 10th
| 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. |
ACSF Workshop ERAU Student Union, Room A Requires separate registration |
Turning SMS Data into Safety Insights Unlock the power of your Safety Management System (SMS) data in this interactive workshop designed for operators. Learn how to effectively analyze, interpret, and leverage SMS data to identify trends, assess risks, and drive proactive safety improvements. Led by industry expert Amanda Ferraro, this session will explore practical tools, real-world examples, and strategies to transform raw data into actionable insights that enhance safety culture and operational decision-making. |
| 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. |
ACSF Workshop Leonard Beauchemin ERAU Student Union, Room A Requires separate registration |
Safety Management, Airworthiness, Quality Escapes; “Victim or Enabler” Understanding the foundation of “airworthiness” and its intent, when exercising risk management and compliance management, is not safety at any cost. Our ability to perform our duties is underpinned by our perspectives, expectations and choices regardless of the activity. These attributes are based on our knowledge, experiences and organizational norms. Our goal during this session will be to add to your operational knowledge and share experiences. Mistakes, defects, flaws, failures, infant mortality, quality escapes, noncompliance in an airworthiness environment will be a shared, explored and explained. |
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April 7-9, 2025
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Who should attend?
- Aircraft charter brokers
- Aircraft maintenance professionals
- Aircraft management leadership
- Aircraft operations professionals
- Aviation directors
- Aviation safety auditors
- Aviation safety managers
- Aviation safety training professionals
- Aviation insurance professionals
- Aviation OEMs
- Chief Pilots
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PLEASE NOTE:
Parking passes will not be available. Very limited parking is available at a rate of $12 per day. We encourage you to use the provided shuttle service as noted in the agenda.
Pricing & Registration
For non-members, the registration fee is $1,400 and $1,600 after March 1, 2024.