June the National Safety Month and we are going to talk about keeping our passengers and ourselves safe in our home and workplace which is the airport. – This is the National Safety Council's annual observance to help keep each other safe from the workplace to anyplace Preflight: Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC - you can find them at https://www.strumorlaw.com/ The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC, handles various aviation matters, including FAA safety investigations and pilot medical certifications. You can find them on the web at https://www.strumorlaw.com/ Cruise Flight: Talking Points: Safety is more than just flying. We operate in a unique environment both on the ground and in flight. Hangar Safety. What tools do you have in your hangar? Fire extinguisher (Chris had an induction fire once) Eye cleaning supplies (fuel drips from wing tanks and sumps) Chocks - never trust the parking brake Tie down in open t hanger…carl Accident prevention (falls, hangar door safety) Evacuation Plan (Carl discusses exit plans as he was reminded in the earthquake a few days ago in DR) Adequate lighting in your hangar. Fall prevention. Pest control. Matt suggested fire ant powder Airport operation safety Walking at the airport *Leslie has a recent story about this. Driving at the airport. Slow down! Stop and pick up or report FOD. Hangar & Airport Security Everyone is the eyes and ears. https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/online-courses/general-aviation-security (this is Leslie's POTW…should I find something different?) After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: Carl - https://www.redcross.org learn first aid, cpr, and more. Tom - Russ - Remote pick of the week. Leslie - AOPA General Aviation TSA Security Awareness Training https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/online-courses/general-aviation-security Chris - https://www.avemco.com/ Links: https://www.nsc.org https://www.avemco.com/ https://www.ready.gov/earthquakes https://nbaa.org/aircraft-operations/safety/hangar-ground-safety/ Upcoming Events and Air Shows: Florida International Airshow November 1-2, 2025 https://www.floridaairshow.com