Arizona Pilots Association
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Promoting
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General Aviation in Arizona

Advocating the common interests of Arizona's general aviation community at the local and state level.

Arizona Pilots Association
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The Voice of General Aviation in Arizona!

Scholarships

Scholarships are given each year to help fill the financial need of students pursuing aviation related educational opportunities at accredited colleges.

Backcountry

Safety briefing pamphlets, map, and videos for the backcountry airstrips in Arizona that the APA and volunteers have worked to reopen and currently maintain.

Airparks

Information regarding properties and contacts in a listing of the airparks located in Arizona, with special articles detailing the ins-and-outs of many of them.

Passport App

Win awards and stay proficient by visiting Arizona’s public-use airstrips and airports, as well as many airport restaurants and aviation themed museums in our #FLYAZ Passport App.

Safety

The APA provides safety seminars around the state, as well as articles on various safety topics each month. We also have available for download GAJSC safety presentations.

Calendar

The APA maintains a comprehensive calendar of many aviation events around Arizona, as well as our monthly Grapevine BBQ and special getaways. Find out what's happening.

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Latest News Articles

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Greetings,

I’m writing this column after a particularly tragic weekend of Arizona flying. Two separate fatal accidents and several incidents across the state bring attention to the risks associated with flying. While the causes of these accidents are still under investigation, now is a good time to reflect on your options to reduce your risk. Fuel starvation, inadvertent flight into IMC, and weight & balance issues still seem to top the lists each year for accident causes. Each of these risks can be eliminated before even starting the engine on your plane. Proper pre-flight planning must be performed on each flight, no matter the familiarity with your plane. There will always be risks in flying, and we’re trained to recognize, avoid, and manage them appropriately. The ground is always the safest place to do so.

Our annual Board of Directors election is happening this month, albeit electronically. Later this month, you’ll receive an email invitation with a link to vote for officers to the APA board. We have three positions that have terms of two years remaining and three positions open for three-year terms. If you would like to join the board, or know somebody who you think would be great, please write them in. Board positions are volunteer, so personal dedication to general aviation in Arizona and a desire to serve are requirements. We look forward to your participation. Email us with any questions This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Blue Skies,

Brian

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“The backcountry success of reopening airstrips in Arizona which the APA has accomplished through volunteer efforts is unsurpassed.”

Brian Schober, APA President
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Bill Robinson
Arizona Light Sport Airplane Repair
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Steven Huff
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