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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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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AFTW Meeting Minutes for May 2013

by Ben Winton | May 16, 2013 | Meeting Minutes, Meetings

AFTW Mtg May 15, 2013 - 9:30 am Attending: Dominic Gallo - FAA; Bill Sapp - FAA; David Kitts - Phx Helicopters; Joshua Parriott - CAE/Oxford; Gil Monti - ATCA; Dave Lindskoog - TransPac; Travis Trexler - TransPac; Patrick Oakley - KIWA Airport; Josh Klein -...

Next AFTW Meeting July 10

by Ben Winton | May 16, 2013 | Next Meeting

Next Meeting of the AFTW is July 10th, 0930 @ the SDL FSDO, 17777 N. Perimeter Drive, Scottsdale.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Tower Extends Hours May 1

by Ben Winton | Apr 26, 2013 | ATC Communications, Safety

Effective May 1, the Class Delta around IWA will be in effect from 5 a.m. local time (1200 UTC) until 12 a.m. local time (0700 UTC). Details of the change for the federal contract tower are contained in a Letter to Airmen, which you can download here. (PDF, requires...

Fighter Combat Aerobatic Areas are Hot

by Ben Winton | Mar 13, 2013 | Safety, Training

Fighter Combat has released a chart depicting the areas southeast of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (IWA) airport in which they are operating Tuesdays through Saturdays. Please be aware of these areas, their operating times and altitudes and remain vigilant to high-speed...

March 2013 AFTW Minutes

by Ben Winton | Mar 13, 2013 | Discussion Topics, Meeting Minutes

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 ...