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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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December Safety Topic: Tips for Winter Flight Operations

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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Next AFTW Meeting

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.

Minutes from the most recent AFTW meeting: Expect increased emphasis on safety, CFI proficiency this fall

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...

UPDATE: Practice Instrument Approaches at IWA During Construction Authorized

by Ben Winton | Aug 29, 2013 | Safety, Training

Here is an update from IWA Tower Manager Casey Giddens, which just came in this afternoon: "Update. After much consideration and careful review of the processes in place, it was unanimously agreed upon by the (Taxiway Victor Reconstruction Project) SRMP to eliminate...