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Recommended Procedures for "The Stack"

Detailed procedures to help pilots safely and efficiently practice instrument approaches at Stanfield and Casa Grande Municipal Airport.

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March Safety Topic: Angle of Attack Awareness

Clear skies and calm air can prevail in winter, but so can hazardous weather conditions.

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Luke Aux 1 ILS is currently unavailable

Unfortunately, copper thieves have rendered this valuable training aid inoperable. We’ll update this message when the Luke Aux 1 ILS is back online.

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Current ForeFlight/Garmin Pilot Practice Area Overlay Files

November 2024 is the current version.

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Avoid flying low over Rio Verde community

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. Thank you!

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Helpful guidance for new student pilot certificate rule effective April 1

by Ben Winton | Mar 28, 2016 | Training

This is no April Fools Day joke: On April 1, student pilots no longer will get their certificates from their Aviation Medical Examiner.

Hidden gem: FAA handbook explains airworthiness and maintenance

by Ben Winton | Mar 16, 2016 | Teaching Tips

Handbook provides additional structure and information to better understand and access regulations on general and maintenance procedures and documents.