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{{Short description|Aviation recommended practices}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Use American English|date=July 2023}}
[[File:Aviators Model Code of Conduct Logo.jpg|thumb|right|AMCC Logo]]
The '''Aviators Code Initiative''' (ACI), formerly the '''Aviators Model Code of Conduct,''' is a [[Code of Conduct|set of model recommended practices]] designed to improve [[general aviation]] safety and [[airmanship]].

==Overview==
Developed by a group of aviation professionals, the voluntary Aviators Code Initiative has produced a family of voluntary aviation codes. For example, the Aviators Model Code of Conduct (AMCC) "recommends operating practices to enhance the quality and safety" of general aviation flight operations.<ref name="AviationCitizenship">{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/2013/media/SepOct2013.pdf |title=Aviation Citizenship — FAA Safety Briefing |publisher=faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/ |date=2013-09-01 |accessdate=2015-04-24}}</ref> The AMCC described behaviors that pilots and mechanics should exercise as good aviation citizens, including:

* making safety the highest priority;
* seeking excellence in airmanship;
* recognizing and managing risks effectively, and using sound principles of risk management;
* developing and exercising good judgment; and sound principles of aeronautical decision-making;
* maintaining situational awareness, and adhering to prudent operating practices and personal operating parameters;
* aspiring to professionalism;
* acting with responsibility and courtesy; and
* adhering to applicable laws and regulations.

The ACI family of codes is designed to be adapted by its implementers. It currently consists of eight volumes:<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.secureav.com |title=Aviators Model Code of Conduct |publisher=secureav.com |accessdate=2015-04-24}}</ref>

* Aviation Maintenance Technicians Model Code of Conduct
* Aviators Model Code of Conduct
* Designated Pilot Examiners Model Code of Conduct
* Flight Instructors Model Code of Conduct
* Flight Safety in the Drone Age (for manned aircraft pilots)
* Glider Aviators Model Code of Conduct
* Helicopter Pilots Model Code of Conduct
* Light Sport Aviators Model Code of Conduct
* Seaplane Pilots Model Code of Conduct
* Student Pilots Model Code of Conduct
* Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilots Code (UASPC)

The ''Flight Instructors Model Code of Conduct'' in particular has been embraced by the aviation education community. Retired airline captain and aviation author [[Barry Schiff]] notes that "It is an outstanding document that belongs in every instructor's flight kit."<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2011/April/18/Model-code-of-conduct-issued-for-flight-instructors |title=Model code of conduct issued for flight instructors |publisher=aopa.org |date=2011-04-18 |accessdate=2015-04-24}}</ref> The FAA Safety Briefing characterizes the AMCC as "Guiding Principles for Instructors". Participants in the [[Master Instructor Continuing Education Program]] are required "to subscribe to and abide by an aviation educator's code of conduct" and are provided with examples that include three volumes of the AMCC.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.masterinstructors.org/application-process/eligibility-requirements/ |title=Eligibility Requirements |publisher=masterinstructors.org |accessdate=2015-04-24}}</ref> The [[Society of Aviation and Flight Educators]] provides links to several volumes of the AMCC in the Public Resource Center on its website.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.safepilots.org/resource-center/public-documents/syllabi-training-aids-etc/ |title=Syllabi, Training Aids, Etc. |publisher=safepilots.org |accessdate=2015-04-24}}</ref> Additionally, the [[FAA]] introduces the AMCC in the "Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism" chapter of its ''Aviation Instructor's Handbook''.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/aviation_instructors_handbook/media/faa-h-8083-9a.pdf |title=Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism — FAA-H-8083-9A Aviation Instructor's Handbook |publisher=faa.gov |date=2008-01-01 |accessdate=2015-04-24}}</ref>

Examples of the AMCC being promoted by and adapted to other sectors in general aviation include the Lake Elsinore Soaring Club, the Lancair Owners & Builders Organization, Gyroplane Aviators, and the [[Civil Air Patrol]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.soarelsinore.org/docs/GAMCC.pdf |title=Glider Aviators' Code of Conduct |publisher=soarelsinore.org |accessdate=2015-04-25 }}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.lancairowners.com/lobo-code-of-conduct/ |title=LOBO Code of Conduct |publisher=lancairowners.com |accessdate=2015-04-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author= |url=http://gyronation.com/pledge.htm |title=Gyroplane Aviators' Code of Conduct |publisher=gyronation.com |accessdate=2015-04-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150503193315/http://gyronation.com/pledge.htm |archive-date=2015-05-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/Aviators_Model_Code_of_Conduct_F7732A0F1CE51.pdf |title=Aviators Model Code of Conduct |publisher=capmembers.com |accessdate=2015-04-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150306015120/http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/Aviators_Model_Code_of_Conduct_F7732A0F1CE51.pdf |archive-date=2015-03-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In January 2013, ''The Aviators Model Code of Conduct for Kids'' was released to "introduce students to what it takes to be a good pilot, to fly safely, and be a good passenger if they take a ride in a small plane."<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.homeschoollibrary.info/2013/02/15/teaching-the-aviators-model-code-of-conduct-to-kids/ |title=Teaching the Aviators Model Code of Conduct to Kids |publisher=homeschoollibrary.info |date=2013-02-15 |accessdate=2015-04-24}}</ref> In June 2016, AMCC released ''Flight Safety in the Drone Age'', offering safety guidance when operating near drones.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url = http://secureav.com/Drone-Listings-Page.html|title = Flight Safety In the Drone Age|last =|first =|date =|website =|publisher =|access-date =}}</ref> The UAS Pilots Code was released in January 2018<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.secureav.com/Announcement-UASPC-Released.pdf|title=Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilots Code|date=January 2018|website=SecureAV}}</ref> to provide guidance for unmanned aircraft pilots and operators.

==Permanent Editorial Board==
This [[non-profit organization|non-profit]]'s volunteer Permanent Editorial Board (PEB) provides "editorial oversight and stewardship of the Aviators Code Initiative (ACI), implementation of the family of codes of conduct, and supporting materials."<ref name="SecureAvBoard">{{cite web|url = http://www.secureav.com/PEB.pdf|title = The Permanent Editorial Board|accessdate = 2015-04-25|last = Baum, Michael S|date = n.d.| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20080514125520/http://www.secureav.com/PEB.pdf| archivedate= 14 May 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> Current members include:
* Michael S. Baum, JD, MBA, ATP, Principal, Ind. Monitoring, LLC
* Ric Peri, Vice President, Government & Industry Affairs, Aircraft Electronics Association
* Bill Rhodes, Ph.D., Lt. Col USAF (ret.), Aerworthy Consulting, LLC
* Stan Rose, Aviation Executive and Safety Expert
* Rusty Sachs, JD, DhE, MCFI emeritus, Founder, Master Instruction, Inc.
* Don Steinman, ATP, CFII, Captain, [[American Airlines]]
* Donna Wilt, Ph.D., ATP, CFII, WIlt Aviation Consulting, LLC

==Structure==

The AMCC consists of the following seven sections (each containing principles and sample recommended practices):<ref name="GoverningPrinciples">{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.pilotfriend.com/safe/safety/airman_code.htm |title=Aviators Model Code of Conduct |publisher=pilotfriend.com |accessdate=2015-04-25}}</ref>

# General Responsibilities of Aviators
# Passengers and People on the Surface
# Training and Proficiency
# Security
# Environmental Issues
# Use of Technology
# Advancement and Promotion of General Aviation

For each aspect, the Code of Conduct covers governing principles (e.g., "minimize the discharge of fuel, oil, and other chemicals into the environment") and lays out specific practical recommendations (e.g., "Use a Gasoline Analysis Test Separator jar for all fuel sampling). Where applicable, sourced commentary and annotations are used to substantiate principles and recommendations, and to provide drafting considerations.

Recognizing the need for early socialization, recommendations for integrating the Code of Conduct into flight training (including sample lesson plans) are collected in ''Notes For Instructors''.<ref>[http://www.secureav.com/Notes-for-Instructors.pdf Notes For Instructors]</ref>

The Code of Conduct is intended to be specialized by aircraft operation and to evolve over time and place.

Foreign-language translations<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.secureav.com/AMCC-Listings-Page.html|title=Aviators Model Code of Conduct Download Page|work=secureav.com|accessdate=19 April 2015}}</ref> incorporate national and regionally-specific practices and regulations.

''Notes for Prospective Implementers''<ref>[http://www.secureav.com/Notes-for-Implementers.pdf Notes for Prospective Implementers]</ref> provides guidelines and resources for individuals and organizations adopting the Code of Conduct.

''Flight Safety in the Drone Age''<ref name=":0" /> is organized in five sections: (1) General Education and Preparation, (2) Preflight Operations, (3) In-flight Operations, (4) Post-flight Operations, and (5) Aviation Community.

==Adoption==

In the United States, the [[Federal Aviation Administration]] includes links to the Code of Conduct in their list of online resources.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://faasafety.gov/gslac/onlineresources.aspx?categoryId=23&masterId=1|title=Resources - Online Resource - Resources for Pilots - FAA - FAASTeam - FAASafety.gov|work=faasafety.gov|accessdate=19 April 2015}}</ref>

Other users and promoters of the Code of Conduct include major [[aircraft type club]]s, air carriers, flight schools, insurers, manufacturers, and other general aviation players, including:
* Avemco Insurance Company
* Cessna Owners Organization
* Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions, [[Illinois Institute of Technology]]
* Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association
* [[Civil Air Patrol]]
* [[Flight Design]]
* Gleim
* International Helicopter Safety Team
* [[Mooney International Corporation]]
* [[National Association of Flight Instructors]]
* Piper Owners Society
* [[Qatar Airlines]]
* United States Helicopter Safety Team

==References==
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==External links==
*{{Official website|http://secureav.com}}
*[http://www.pilotfriend.com/safe/safety/airman_code.htm General Aviation Pilot Resources]
*[http://www.faasafety.gov/hottopics.aspx?id=107 FAA Flight Safety: Teaching the AMCC to kids]
*[http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2011/April/18/Model-code-of-conduct-issued-for-flight-instructors AOPA: Model code of conduct issued for flight instructors]
*[http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/aviation_instructors_handbook/media/faa-h-8083-9a.pdf FAA Aviation Instructor's Handbook p.7-6]

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