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		<title>Training flights and commercial jets at odds for airspace east of IWA</title>
		<link>http://aftw.org/wp/2012/01/iwaairspace/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:24:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Winton</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Arrival & Departure Procedures LOA]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The ad-hoc Phoenix Airspace Users Working Group recently issued some stunning graphics  showing just how congested the airspace in and around IWA in the southeastern Phoenix metropolitan area is becoming. &#8220;Pilots operating in the airspace near IWA should be aware &#8230; <a href="http://aftw.org/wp/2012/01/iwaairspace/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Air Force cracks down on practice ILS at Aux-1 west of Phoenix</title>
		<link>http://aftw.org/wp/2011/11/air-force-cracks-down-on-practice-ils-at-aux-1-west-of-phoenix/</link>
		<comments>http://aftw.org/wp/2011/11/air-force-cracks-down-on-practice-ils-at-aux-1-west-of-phoenix/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:18:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Winton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a legal opinion, Luke Air Force Base&#8217;s top lawyer says that civilian use of the practice ILS approach at AUX-1 airfield northwest of Phoenix is &#8220;unauthorized&#8221; and measures should be taken to prevent its use by anyone other than &#8230; <a href="http://aftw.org/wp/2011/11/air-force-cracks-down-on-practice-ils-at-aux-1-west-of-phoenix/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>FAA places new emphasis on ATC communications; Gateway issues new radio procedures</title>
		<link>http://aftw.org/wp/2011/06/faa-places-new-emphasis-on-atc-communications-gateway-issues-new-radio-procedures/</link>
		<comments>http://aftw.org/wp/2011/06/faa-places-new-emphasis-on-atc-communications-gateway-issues-new-radio-procedures/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:48:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Winton</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[ATC Communications]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8230; <a href="http://aftw.org/wp/2011/06/faa-places-new-emphasis-on-atc-communications-gateway-issues-new-radio-procedures/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Groups express concern to FAA over changes to knowledge test questions</title>
		<link>http://aftw.org/wp/2011/04/groups/</link>
		<comments>http://aftw.org/wp/2011/04/groups/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:16:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Winton</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Teaching Tips]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[test bank questions]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The National Association of Flight Instructors and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association have  asked the FAA to clarify or rescind apparent changes to airman knowledge test-bank questions that the agency made without notifying industry stakeholders. The request comes after &#8230; <a href="http://aftw.org/wp/2011/04/groups/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Model code of conduct issued for flight instructors</title>
		<link>http://aftw.org/wp/2011/04/model-code-of-conduct-issued-for-flight-instructors/</link>
		<comments>http://aftw.org/wp/2011/04/model-code-of-conduct-issued-for-flight-instructors/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:47:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Winton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The permanent editorial board that oversees the work of the Aviators Model Code of Conduct has released its newest model code, for flight instructors. “Developed by a team of aviation professionals and drawing upon decades of research and experience, the &#8230; <a href="http://aftw.org/wp/2011/04/model-code-of-conduct-issued-for-flight-instructors/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>PHX Practice Area Reporting Points</title>
		<link>http://aftw.org/wp/2011/04/reportingpoints201/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:03:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Winton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The AFTW&#8217;s recommended Practice Area Reporting Points for the Phoenix area are now up for review and discussion. The frequencies and points outlined on the Phoenix Terminal Area Chart are those that the group have generally agreed work best to &#8230; <a href="http://aftw.org/wp/2011/04/reportingpoints201/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Do you really know when to stop moving on an airport?</title>
		<link>http://aftw.org/wp/2010/12/do-you-really-know-when-to-stop-moving-on-an-airport/</link>
		<comments>http://aftw.org/wp/2010/12/do-you-really-know-when-to-stop-moving-on-an-airport/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:53:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Winton</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[ATC Communications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[collision avoidance]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[runway incursions]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aftw.org/wp/?p=373</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8220;Roger&#8221; and what it really means. DVT &#8230; <a href="http://aftw.org/wp/2010/12/do-you-really-know-when-to-stop-moving-on-an-airport/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>ATCA&#8217;s Aerobatic Box is Hot for Another Two Years</title>
		<link>http://aftw.org/wp/2010/09/atcs-aerobatic-box-is-hot-for-another-two-years/</link>
		<comments>http://aftw.org/wp/2010/09/atcs-aerobatic-box-is-hot-for-another-two-years/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:03:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Winton</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[aerobatics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[see-and-avoid]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The ATCA aerobatic training area waiver has been renewed for another two years. The training area, on the west side of the Estrella Mountains, is displayed in the Airport Facility Directory, and has cautions on the sectional and terminal charts &#8230; <a href="http://aftw.org/wp/2010/09/atcs-aerobatic-box-is-hot-for-another-two-years/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>FAA Notice &#8211; Change CGZ Communication Procedures</title>
		<link>http://aftw.org/wp/2010/04/faa-notice-change-cgz-communication-procedures/</link>
		<comments>http://aftw.org/wp/2010/04/faa-notice-change-cgz-communication-procedures/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As discussed in at our last meeting. The FAA does not agree with our previously published CGZ GPS approach instructions. I received a certified letter from them today.  In general this has to do with when to be on CTAF &#8230; <a href="http://aftw.org/wp/2010/04/faa-notice-change-cgz-communication-procedures/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Southwest Valley Practice Areas &#8211; ATCA</title>
		<link>http://aftw.org/wp/2010/04/southwest-valley-practice-areas-atca/</link>
		<comments>http://aftw.org/wp/2010/04/southwest-valley-practice-areas-atca/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:49:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Practice Areas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aftw.org/wp/?p=263</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[New Diagram of the further West/Southwest Valley Practice Areas is now posted. Be sure to check it out, this is a very busy area when combined with Luke Approaches. The powerpoint and JPEG Versions are available for you. ATCA training &#8230; <a href="http://aftw.org/wp/2010/04/southwest-valley-practice-areas-atca/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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