Safety
and Preparedness
for College Women
Aviation became safer by teaching crews to recognize threats early, communicate clearly, and act before situations became critical. Project Preflight brings those proven safety practices to campus life.
Capt. Robert Polakoski
Who Project Preflight Is For
Designed for orientation programs, student affairs, residence life, and campus safety initiatives.
A Framework For Safer Choices
Every module adapts proven aviation safety principles into practical skills students can use every day.
Why Project Preflight is Different
Capt. Robert Polakoski
- Former United Airlines Captain
- Former US Air Force Instructor Pilot
- Author of the novel “Fool, Anticipation”
- Speaker at national women’s conferences
- Creator of Project Preflight Course for Women’s Safety
For more than three decades, Captain Polakoski trained professional pilots to assess risk, maintain situational awareness, and make sound decisions under pressure. Project Preflight applies the same aviation decision-making framework to the everyday choices college women face — building confidence through preparation rather than fear.
"Safety isn't luck. It's a decision you make before you ever leave your dorm."
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Why Colleges Choose Project Preflight
- Aviation-inspired decision making framework
- Complements existing orientation programs
- Flexible workshops, keynote presentations, and orientation programs
- Practical, skills-based curriculum
- Focused on awareness, confidence, and preparedness
- Helps students recognize risk before it becomes danger
Designed for your campus community
Students
Practical strategies and tools to help you make smart, confident decisions.
Parents
Resources and guidance to support your student's independence and well-being.
Colleges & Universities
Evidence-informed, scalable programs that complement existing safety and student success initiatives.
Student Affairs & Orientation Leaders
Ready-to-implement content for orientations, workshops, and programs.
Campus Safety Partners
Collaborative solutions that strengthen campus safety efforts.
Trusted by students, parents, educators, and campus organizations.
Bring Project Preflight to Your Campus
An aviation-inspired one-hour seminar that helps college women make safer, more confident decisions on campus.