About us
Passion for general aviation safety.
The WINGS Industry Network (WIN) is an alliance of dedicated aviation organizations and individuals whose passion for general aviation safety shows through the investments they make to help reduce the accident rate.
WIN combines members’ resources to build higher awareness and more effectively promote GA safety practices and proficiency.
- Produce WIN Insights, WINGS-approved broadcasts
- Share news, tips, and safety successes across the network
- Research and develop tools that make proficiency training easier
- Work with program leadership to improve usability and participation in WINGS
- Continue supporting the Paul and Fran Burger WINGS Sweepstakes
Founding directors
Paul Burger — general aviation safety philanthropist and 2,500-hour ATP; past chair of WIAC; AOPA Air Safety Institute Hat in the Ring society. In 1997 Paul gifted $550,000 to the AOPA Air Safety Foundation; in 2004 AOPA dedicated their Safety & Philanthropy Report to him.
John Teipen — Aeronautical Proficiency Training; National GA Awards honoree (CFI of the Year; FAASTeam Representative of the Year); retired DPE; active CFI.
Ron Timmermans — Aileron T flight training; 2021 National CFI of the Year; CFI for the American Bonanza Society and Bonanza/Beech Pilot Training Program.
Lauretta Webb — general aviation marketing professional; past co-chair of WIAC; public relations coordinator for the Airmanship Education Research Initiative.
See also Founding Directors and Paul Burger Legacy.
Get involved
Tell us how you’d like to help. This form emails info@wingsindustry.net (no third-party mailing list).