Aviation Safety Loses a Leader with Passing of Bob Barnes
Bob Barnes was instrumental in setting up the International Association of Flight Training Professionals.
Bob Barnes was instrumental in setting up the International Association of Flight Training Professionals.

Safety advocate Robert “Bob” Barnes died in Phoenix on September 28 after suffering a stroke. Barnes was instrumental in establishing the International Association of Flight Training Professionals (IAFTP) as a way to constantly improve the quality of pilot training whether the student flew a Cessna 150, a Falcon 2000 or a Boeing 777.