AFTW Minutes March 13, 2013:
Attendees:
Dave Vangsnes Mesa Pilot Development
Mathias Eichenseer German Air Force
Dave Kitts Phoenix Helicopter
Jay Gines ATCA
Dominick Gallo FAA
Josh Klein ATP/ASU
Travis Olson CAE/Oxford
Terry Brandt DPE
Rex Ginder UND Aerospace
- APS (Fighter Combat) Discussed awareness and adding practice areas to AFTW Website
- CAE Phased transition of Oxford from GYR to FFZ is forecast to be finished by the end of the year
- Please monitor Estrella Sailport frequency if transitioning the area on a XC or otherwise, Skydive operations are in the area!
- Remain vigilant for traffic at “The Stack” at CGZ. Use your frequencies and be courteous.
- Use caution for jet blast if a business jet is doing a MX run-up in the redbox area located west of taxiway yankee at IWA.
- Please keep transponders in the “ON” position while moving on airport surfaces per the AIM.
From the DPEs:
1. Applicants need work on playing the role of the PIC during checkrides. DPEs cannot make decisions for them.
2. SRM skills need to be utilized more and backup equipment should be used if available. Above all, fly the aircraft first!
During practical test, the pilot being evaluated IS the PIC with all the authority and responsibility of that role. Therefore the applicant single uses pilot resource management (SRM) knowledge and skills making good decisions and managing risks during the test.
Next Meeting May 15th, 0930 @ the SDL FSDO.