Model code of conduct issued for flight instructors

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Illustration of CFI teaching flight student, from Aviation Instructor's Handbook -- FAAThe 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 Code recommends operating practices designed to improve the quality of flight instruction and the safety of flight training operations,” the organization said in an April 18 news release.

The seven sections of the code cover topics including general responsibilities of instructors; students, passengers, and people on the surface; training and proficiency; security; environmental issues; technology; and advancement and promotion of aviation instruction.

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PHX Practice Area Reporting Points

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The AFTW’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 improve safety in the intensive flight-training environments around the Valley.

Downloads (both web-friendly and very large TIF format) are available on the next page. (Click “continue reading” for the download links.)

This chart has been assembled by Matt Miller. Thanks Matt!

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Meeting Minutes 09 FEB 2011

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AFTW Meeting 9 Feb 2011 at SDL FSDO.

There was one school represented, two DPE, FAAST Team and one Ops Inspector.

  • The Radio Station KCKY continues to be used for holds, tracking and arcing. Because of the high volume of VFR traffic and published approaches in the area AFTW has recommended we discontinue use of this unpublished procedure.
  • A reminder that the NPRM on requiring Photographs on Pilot Certificates will close for comments in the middle of Feb. Consider adding any comments or reactions to the comments already posted for this action. The NPRM can be accessed at the FAA.gov home page or regulations.gov. The Docket Number is FAA-2010-1127. Continue reading →

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Do you really know when to stop moving on an airport?

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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 Tower’s Rob Smuda says the Aviator Alert is not a regular publication. Rather, it was distributed after a recent review of pilot deviation causal factors. Jim McMahon, the new DVT Air Traffic Manager is committed to keeping the aviation community informed on issues through various forums and attendance at user meetings.

Plus, find some timely excerpts from the AIM confronting pilots and flight instructors in the current airport operations environment.

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The Aviator Alert Bulletin appears as feature of the Deer Valley Pilots’ Association website at dvtpilots.com. Check it out!

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