by Ben Winton | Jun 15, 2011 | ATC Communications, Safety
In an effort to improve safety and reduce the risk of runway incursions, air traffic controllers at Phoenix Gateway airport (IWA) will be expecting more precise radio communications from pilots. Effective immediately, all aircraft who are No. 1 for departure will be...
by Ben Winton | Dec 30, 2010 | ATC Communications, Safety, Training
The Aviator Alert Bulletin from the Phoenix Deer Valley Air Traffic Control Tower offers some excellent tips and information on taxi-clearance requirements, holding short of a runway, and use of that pesky phrase “Roger” and what it really means. DVT...
by AFTW Website | Feb 9, 2010 | ATC Communications, Safety
Starting this May, a new rule will require all pilots operating in the vicinity of Luke Air Force Base’s student jet transition training areas to be on frequency with Luke Approach. Altitudes and boundaries of the new mandatory communications area with Luke...
by Ben Winton | Oct 10, 2009 | ATC Communications, Safety
Revision: 1 Effective Date: 11-21-2002 Purpose and Scope The purpose of this document is to establish a consensus as well as to further standardize radio communication procedures between Air Traffic Controllers and pilots when arriving and departing airports within...
by Ben Winton | Feb 21, 2008 | ATC Communications
The 2008 Super Bowl and Phoenix-FBR Open Golf Tournament threatened to overwhelm the National Airspace System over PHX. Phoenix TRACON credits the Arizona Flight Training Workgroup with contributing to the safety and efficiency of the airspace system during that time,...
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