by Ben Winton | Mar 31, 2016 | Safety
Knowing your aircraft’s capabilities and limits might mean the difference between skidding off the runway into a lake or making it over the tops of some trees on the departure end. How well do you know your aircraft? General aviation loss-of-control accidents...
by Ben Winton | Mar 2, 2016 | Safety, Training
Runway Incursion Training Materials for CFIs From Kevin L Clover, National FAASTeam Office: Runway Incursions are still a major threat in our aviation system. General Aviation pilots are the leaders in making these incursions. We encourage all CFIs to spend a little...
by Ben Winton | Nov 29, 2015 | Safety
When it comes to managing any kind of flight risk, a lot depends on the aircraft, the pilot and the environment. With March winds right around the corner, it might be time to figure out how much wind is too much for us and our airplanes. The March Safety Topic of the...
by Ben Winton | Nov 2, 2015 | Safety
Each month, the Federal Aviation Administration, in coordination with the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee, will be providing information and training materials designed to reduce GA fatal accidents and enhance overall flight safety. The AFTW will be...
by Ben Winton | Mar 17, 2015 | Safety
Thanks to Phil Abrams, from Tucson, the Aviation Safety Advisory Board award on Nov. 7 just got a lot better. Winners will receive a free glider lesson in a G109B (a $99 value). Phil also is a Designated Pilot Examiner. Be sure to nominate your favorite flight...
by Ben Winton | Sep 5, 2014 | Discussion Topics, Safety, Skydiving Near Casa Grande Airport
City of Casa Grande officials are inviting all pilots to meet with them next Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m. local, to discuss efforts by an out-of-state company to use the airport as a parachute landing zone. The city has denied the request, but Phoenix Area...
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