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Published: 18 September 2023

  by Jim Timm   The following are the reports of aviation accidents and incidents that have occurred in Arizona from mid-July through August. We hope to use the following detailed accident information to develop safety programs, briefings, and posters/flyers to help pilots learn from the mistakes being made by others take the necessary action to prevent them from

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Published: 17 September 2023

   by Jim Timm   These pilot deviations need to be examined to determine if a common threat exists that we should address to help reduce the number of deviations that occur, and thus enhance aviation safety. In the reporting period from July 14 through August 10 there were ten pilot deviations reported by the FAA SDL FSDO office.  These

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Published: 16 September 2023

Greetings, Although it’s still hot here in Arizona, we’re starting to see some faint signs of the coming fall flying season with marginally cooler temperatures and a little rain. As you may have read in last month’s newsletter and perhaps on our Facebook page, APA is gearing up for the fall season starting with a Backcountry fly-in at Pleasant Valley (24AZ) at the end of

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Published: 14 September 2023

    I thought we were supposed to be on the downside of summer, with the super-hot days in the rear view mirror, but that doesn’t seem to be the case at all! As I’m writing this for the September APA newsletter, the temp. outside is 117°. These are near peak summer temperatures. Even if you get up extra early to beat the heat it doesn’t work because by the time you

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Published: 12 September 2023

By Leanne Young   Backcountry Fly In, Hiking, BBQ, Nighttime Entertainment Young, AZ (24AZ) September 29 - October 1, 2023   RSVP by September 20th Friday, 9/29 ­ Friday arrivals. Open to members/friends of members flying or driving in. ­ Dinner Pleasing Palate in Young    Saturday, 9/30 ­ Pilot/camper breakfast pot

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Published: 12 September 2023

  By Fred Gibbs   Just to be clear, the opinions and statements made within my articles are strictly mine and may not necessarily reflect any policy or position of the Arizona Pilots Association.   Please, keep safety on your mind at all times, and remember, “Safety is no accident.” Weather briefings are essential to that safety mantra. You have heard me

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Published: 21 August 2023

  By Fred Gibbs   We are doing really great in the “flying safe” world!  Here we are, entering our 8th month with only one fatal accident on record. Here is a copy of the NTSB report on the one and only fatal crash here in Arizona so far this year. Yes, we still have our share of fender-benders, AKA incidents, but not big-time accidents. That is a good sign

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Published: 20 August 2023

  By Howard Deevers   A “newly minted” pilot called me for some information recently. The pilot had purchased an RV6A in Florida after passing his checkride in Florida. He had flown the plane and was proficient in it. He flew it from Florida to Tucson, with appropriate stops. I flew with the pilot in that plane and was pleased with his performance being so new a

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Published: 18 August 2023

  by Jim Timm   The following are the reports of aviation accidents and incidents that occurred in Arizona from mid-June through July. We hope to use the following detailed accident information to develop safety programs, briefings, and posters/flyers that would help pilots learn from the mistakes being made by others and be able to take the necessary action to

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Published: 17 August 2023

   by Jim Timm   These pilot deviations need to be examined to determine if a common threat exists that we should address to help reduce the number of deviations that occur, and thus enhance aviation safety. In the reporting period from June 9 through July 13 there were nineteen pilot deviations reported by the FAA SDL FSDO office.  These