November 2019 Safety Topic: CFIT & Overreliance on Automation

Pilot use of automation in the cockpit can increase safety. But, relying on it too much, or not using it correctly, can also be dangerous.

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Updated Luke Aux-1 ILS Policy and Procedures

Luke Air Force Base has strongly supported the mission of the flight training community. On June 7th, General Todd Canterbury of Luke Air Force Base released updated policy on the use of the Aux-1 ILS. Please see this post for more information.

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UPDATE-New Version: AFTW Practice Area Reporting Points ForeFlight/Garmin Pilot Overlay Version 6.0

New version posted on January 10th, 2019. Download your GPS overlay of the practice areas today and start using it in Foreflight and Garmin Pilot!

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Rio Verde Low-Flying Aircraft

AFTW has released a letter addressing concerns about low-flying aircraft in the Northeast Practice Area. Please take some time to read this letter and do your part to be a good neighbor to those living around us.

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AFTW Releases New Procedures for The Stack

New procedures to help pilots more safely and efficiently practice Instrument approaches at Stanfield and Casa Grande Municipal Airport have been released by the AFTW.

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AFTW November Meeting: TRACON Might Be Coming to Airspace Near You Soon

by Ben Winton | Nov 16, 2019 | Meeting Minutes

Air Traffic Control Services might be moving from Albuqerque to Phoenix TRACON to control the airspace between PHX and TUS. In the Prescott area, reports of near collissions have decreased since TRACON took over the Northern Arizona airspace. The AFTW will be seeking...

Be on alert around Davis-Monthan for fighter jet operations

by Ben Winton | Sep 18, 2019 | Discussion Topics, Practice Areas, Safety, Training

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is trying to raise pilot awareness of their operations and Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA) in southern Arizona. Davis-Monthan's 355th Wing is flying high-speed, aerobatic fighter training missions with multiple aircraft in all areas...

September AFTW Meeting Updates: Runway resurfacing, new airspaces and drones

by Ben Winton | Sep 13, 2019 | Meeting Minutes

The Sept. 11 AFTW meeting was packed with new information about airports, practice areas, training issues and safety alerts. Coolidge is still planning on resurfacing work that will cause closures of Runways 5/23 through May 2020. Check for NOTAMs frequently. KIWA...

Latest AFTW Meeting: Monsoons, Coolidge Runway Closure, Wickenburg Drop Zone

by Jon Micetic | Jul 20, 2019 | Meeting Minutes, Training

There was a lot of great information at the latest AFTW meeting on July 10th. Notes from the July 10th Meeting. First, a very special thanks to Larry Hopper from the National Weather Service for presenting on the summer monsoons and the weather products used to...

Updated Luke Aux-1 ILS Procedure and Policy

by Jon Micetic | Jul 20, 2019 | Training

Luke Air Force Base has been an amazing resource for the flight training community in Phoenix. The are very supportive of our mission and the work we do here in Phoenix. If you would like a cool license plate with an F-35 on it and would like to support the Airmen at...

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