When was your last “perfect” flight? In this engaging session, aviation safety expert and former FAA analyst John Croft introduces SMS Super Light—a simple, scalable, and grassroots approach to safety management for owner-pilots and flying clubs. Drawing from his experience in accident investigation, risk management, and safety culture development, John highlights the missing links between FAA guidance and real-world operations: feedback, intelligence, and informed action.

Through practical examples and lessons learned, he shows how pilots can build a personal or group-level SMS framework that strengthens risk management, enhances decision-making, and fosters a just safety culture—all without heavy costs or bureaucracy. Whether you’re looking to improve your own flying or bring structured safety discussions into your club, this talk will give you the tools to continuously learn, adapt, and move closer to that elusive “perfect flight.”