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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
James Timm
SEPTEMBER, 2008
There has been an ongoing problem of delays for IFR departures out of Falcon
Field, Mesa (FFZ). At the last Phoenix Airspace Users Work Group (PAUWG) meeting, the problem was
brought up to determine if a solution to the delays could be found. The problem has also caused IFR
delays out of PHX. The PHX TRACON procedures office is reviewing the problem and a special directive
will be implemented to provide immediate relief for both PHX and FFZ traffic by lowering a departure
procedure altitude from 5000 ft to 3000 ft to deconflict the FFZ traffic from the traffic out of PHX.
Once again the problem of tall buildings near airports has come up. A proposal had surfaced for the
construction of an approx. 500 ft tall building next to the Cardinal Stadium in Glendale. If
permitted, this
would have required raising the traffic pattern at Glendale airport. Fortunately, the FAA has
determined the construction to be a hazard and denied their approval. We need to continue to be
vigilant for
construction proposals near our airports.
We are still involved with the State Airport System Plan study and we are continuing to work with
various airports in the state that are in the process of updating their Airport Master Plans, by
representing the general aviation users needs. We attempt to make certain that these
needs will be met in the course of the airport's development. APA will continue to work with a
committee providing assistance to the consulting firm performing an FAR Part 150 Noise Study for the
Chandler Municipal Airport and we also represent the users on a noise committee for FalconField.
Some late news, I just heard that the Falcons Roost at FFZ will be reopening the first of October.
Same format as before and some of the same employees.
Lets all fly safe and Keep Cool.
Jim Timm
Executive Director
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The
Arizona Pilot's Association