May 2013 Executive Director's Report

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORTBY JIM TIMM I trust everyone is getting out there and taking advantage of the good flying weather. I fear it won’t last long enough, so lets go flying and take advantage of it while we still have it with us. But please fly safe! Be sure to put Saturday May 18 On your calendar for the Annual APA Membership...


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Utah Backcountry the Caveman Ranch Fly-In o...

By http://www.the-adam.com (http://www.the-adam.com) There are lots of reasons people fly. Some fly to get places more easily or faster. Some fly to enjoy new technology. Some fly just to leave the surface of our planet for a while.And some fly for scenery. There's a lot of scenery to be had.With much to say about fruited plains and shining seas,my own preference is...


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Backcountry Aviation - A Shining Star for GA ...

Backcountry Aviation - A Shining Star for GA in Arizona A Nagging Challenge - The Case for Tuweep By Mark Spencer These two articles are in the Arizona Aviation Journal:


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Grapevine Fly-In Video

Airplane Camping at Grapevine Airstrip (Jan 2013)Click here or on the picture to see the video. (https://vimeo.com/58152553)


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Nesting Pair of Bald Eagles Near Roosevelt La...

From Kelly L. Jardine, District Ranger, Tonto Basin Ranger District: "Folks, we have a new nesting pair of bald eagles near Schoolhouse Point at Roosevelt Lake that we will protect under an area closure order like we have in place for the other two nest sites at the lake. The ground closure to entry is in effect December 1st...


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Luke AFB ILS

Luke AFB ILS is now available! General Aviation just got a Christmas present from Luke Air Force Base! We are very pleased to announce that the Luke AFB ILS at their Aux. 1 field is going to be available for restricted civilian use for practice approaches when the Wing is not flying effective January 4, 2013. Attached is the ILS approach...


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May 2013 Executive Director's Report
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORTBY JIM TIMM I trust everyone is getting out there and taking advantage of the good flying weather. I fear it won’t last long enough, so lets go flying and take advantage of it while we still have it with us. But please fly safe! Be sure to put Saturday May 18 On your calendar for the Annual APA Membership Meeting. This years meeting will be held at the Chandler… Read more...May 2013 Executive Director's Report
Accident Report - May 2013
MAY AVIATION ACCIDENT SUMMARYby Jim Timm In this regular reporting of aviation accidents that have occurred in Arizona, we should try to learn from the mistakes being made and take corrective action to prevent similar accidents from occurring. In this last reporting period, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported two aviation accidents in Arizona. Of these, one accident… Read more...Accident Report - May 2013
GAARMS is March 23rd - Right around the corner!
Click Here for the GAARMS article in PDF: So mark your calendar and watch for the FAASAFETY.GOV Notice for Saturday morning, March 23rd, starting at 8:30AM over at the ASU Williams-Gateway campus in Picacho Hall 150. Seating for 150 folks, and we'd like you to fill up every seat, because it is important you be part of the solution to the fatal accident rate, not part of the statistics. 2013… Read more...GAARMS is March 23rd - Right around the corner!
Utah Backcountry & the Caveman Ranch Fly-In on May 24-26
By This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. http://www.the-adam.com There are lots of reasons people fly. Some fly to get places more easily or faster. Some fly to enjoy new technology. Some fly just to leave the surface of our planet for a while.And some fly for scenery. There's a lot of scenery to be had.With much to say about fruited plains and shining seas,my own preference is purple mountain majesties.I like the… Read more...Utah Backcountry & the Caveman Ranch Fly-In on May 24-26

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  • Grapevine at Roosevelt Lake A 3800' asphalt runway just steps away from Roosevelt Lake.
  • Double Circle Ranch at Eagle Creek This year marks the beginning of the reopening process of the beautiful Double Circle Ranch and airstrip near Clifton, AZ.
  • Camping in Pleasant Valley - May 2012 Enjoying a beautiful weekend in May camping in Young, AZ, at Pleasant Valley.
  • APA's Annual Members' Meeting for 2012 APA's annual meeting featuring guest speaker retired Col. Bob Ashby Tuskegee Airman.

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The Arizona Pilot’s Association (APA) was organized in 1978 to give Arizona’s general aviation community a voice in aviation matters. Our mission remains much the same today as we continue to promote general aviation through advocacy at various levels of state and federal government, as well as through partnering with other aviation organizations in advocating our common interests: promoting aviation safety, pilot education, and public understanding of general aviation; preserving, maintaining, and even re-opening Arizona’s backcountry and recreational airstrips; broadcasting Arizona aviation news; and connecting Arizona pilots through aviation events.

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Current Issue: May 2013

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These bulletins were produced by the APA and RAF to provide information to increase the safety of pilots choosing to fly into these backcountry airstrips. See locations on Google Maps.

For additional airstrip locations and information go to Shortfield.com.

Also find more information at AdventurePilot.com.

For more information contact Mark Spencer:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or (520) 826-2112.

View a PDF of the Copperstate Forum - Camping with Your Plane (Approx 6mb)

The liability waiver must be completed for any APA sponsored fly-in event.  Please sign and either mail, email, or fax to 520-826-3101.

 

 

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