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Motorcycle Safety Foundation Releases “Motorcycle Pilot”
Video
New Public Service Announcement Compares Piloting an
Airplane to Riding a Motorcycle
IRVINE, CA – February 28, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) –
What do airplanes and motorcycles have in common? More than you may think,
according to instructor pilot and motorcyclist Major James Boddy. The Motorcycle
Safety Foundation® has released a new public service announcement featuring
Major Boddy, in which he cites the many parallels between taking to the air and
taking to the road. Some of the common themes mentioned are the importance of
training, pre-flight/pre-ride inspection, wearing the proper safety gear, and
maintaining awareness of one’s surroundings.
“Major Boddy trains fighter pilots and is also an avid
motorcyclist,” said Ken Glaser, MSF’s director of special projects. “He
understands that it takes the right preparation and mindset to make every flight
and every ride safe and trouble-free.”
This 30-second video is now airing on MSF’s homepage and
YouTube channel. High-definition versions, including one which can be co-branded
by a sponsor, are available free for use on broadcast or cable television. For
more details, contact MSF Media Relations at (949) 727-3227, ext. 3131.
To help ensure that every ride is safe and enjoyable, the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation offers a few simple rules for motorcyclists:
Get properly trained and licensed – Take an MSF RiderCourseSM
and obtain the appropriate motorcycle license endorsement from your state. Wear
all the gear, all the time – Always wear a DOT-compliant helmet and eye
protection, as well as over-the-ankle boots, gloves, riding jacket and pants.
Ride unimpaired by alcohol or drugs – Riding under the influence dramatically
decreases a rider’s necessary skills, especially vision and judgment. Ride
within your own skill limits and obey traffic laws – Every rider should know
their personal limits, and never ride faster or farther than their abilities can
handle. Be a lifelong learner by taking refresher RiderCourses – Riding skills
are perishable, so take an occasional refresher course. No matter how often or
how long you’ve been riding, there is always room to learn something new. The
Motorcycle Safety Foundation promotes safety through rider training and
education, operator licensing tests and public information programs. The MSF
works with the federal government, state agencies, the military and others to
offer training for all skill levels so riders can enjoy a lifetime of safe,
responsible motorcycling. Standards established by the MSF® have been recognized
worldwide since 1973. The MSF is a not-for-profit organization sponsored by BMW,
BRP, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory
and Yamaha. For safety information or to enroll in the RiderCourseSM nearest
you, visit www.msf-usa.org or call
(800) 446-9227.
