In an effort to promote awareness about safe ground operations, the FAA is having a cartoon contest. The contest presents you with a a 1939 vintage “Tailspin Tommy” cartoon showing two airmen who appear to be running in front of or from an aircraft. The cartoon has a blank dialog balloon for which you are to provide a “catchy or memorable” safety message. You simply fill in your message, provide your name and then click the “submit by e-mail” button and you are then entered into the contest.
The winner will be announced on March 15, 2009 and will receive a “beautifully printed and framed copy of the cartoon withthe winning entry slogan printed into the bubble.” You may enter as many times as you would like. To enter the contest, click here. If you have any questions regarding the contest, you may contact Dick Engle, richard.f.engle@faa.gov, (858) 502-9882. Good luck!