Motorcycle Safety Foundation Releases Motorcycle Pilot Video New Public Service Announcement Compares Piloting an Airplane to Riding a Motorcycle IRVINE, Calif., February 27, 2013 – 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.