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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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Letter to Pilots – Impairing Medications

by Ben Winton | Jul 17, 2013 | Safety

From National Association of Flight Instructor's Bob Meder: "The FAA, in cooperation with industry and aviation organizations, today released this important "Letter to Pilots," as a call for safer flying. NAFI is proud to have been involved in this effort. We as...

It’s Fire Season: Check for TFRs

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...

Next AFTW Meeting: Sept. 11

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.