by Ben Winton | Jan 25, 2014 | Meeting Minutes, Meetings, Training
Designated Pilot Examiners in Arizona plan to issue a training bulletin soon on IFR training. Concerns exist about approach procedures, DME arc, time and distance calculations, and more. The examiners’ concerns were expressed during the January meeting of the...
by Ben Winton | Nov 13, 2013 | Meeting Minutes, Meetings, Training
Here are some of the highlights: Local airport control towers invite flight instructors and their students up for visits. The practice ILS at Luke Auxiliary Airfield near the south proving grounds, in the northwest Valley, is available for both training and currency....
by Ben Winton | Sep 15, 2013 | Next Meeting
Mark your calendars for 0930 local Nov. 13 at the Scottsdale FSDO for the next meeting of the Arizona Flight Training Workgroup.
by Ben Winton | Sep 15, 2013 | Meeting Minutes, Meetings, Safety
Last spring’s tragic midair collision in the northwest Valley has brought about increased awareness of the need for greater emphasis on standardized procedures and improved safety education among flight instructors. While the National Transportation Safety Board...
by Ben Winton | Jul 17, 2013 | Meeting Minutes, Training
A reminder that, with fire-fighting season in full swing across much of the western United States, Temporary Flight Restrictions will be abundant. Check NOTAMS before each flight. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (IWA) and Prescott (PRC) airports are often used as staging...
by Ben Winton | Jul 11, 2013 | Meetings, Next Meeting
Members of the Arizona Flight Training Workgroup will meet to discuss training and safety topics from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Scottsdale Flight Standards District Office, 17777 Perimeter Drive. All flight instructors are welcome to attend.
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