August Safety Topic: Pre-flight & In-flight Weather Resources

Near-real-time graphical and textual weather contributes greatly to aviation safety. Bu pilots must understand the limits of such technology.

Updated Luke Aux-1 ILS Policy and Procedures

Luke Air Force Base has strongly supported the mission of the flight training community.  On June 7th, General Todd Canterbury of Luke Air Force Base released updated policy on the use of the Aux-1 ILS.  Please see this post for more information.

UPDATE-New Version: AFTW Practice Area Reporting Points ForeFlight/Garmin Pilot Overlay Version 12.0

New version posted on Sept. 27, 2022. Download your GPS overlay of the practice areas today and start using it in Foreflight and Garmin Pilot!

Rio Verde Low-Flying Aircraft

AFTW has released a letter addressing concerns about low-flying aircraft in the Northeast Practice Area. Please take some time to read this letter and do your part to be a good neighbor to those living around us.

AFTW Releases New Procedures for The Stack

New procedures to help pilots more safely and efficiently practice Instrument approaches at Stanfield and Casa Grande Municipal Airport have been released by the AFTW.

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Safety Topic of the Month: How much wind can I handle?

Safety Topic of the Month: How much wind can I handle?

When it comes to managing any kind of flight risk, a lot depends on the aircraft,  the pilot and the environment. With March winds right around the corner, it might be time to figure out how much wind is too much for us and our airplanes. The March Safety Topic of the...

New Flight Safety Feature Debuts

New Flight Safety Feature Debuts

Each month, the Federal Aviation Administration, in coordination with the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee, will be providing information and training materials designed to reduce GA fatal accidents and enhance overall flight safety.

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