Representatives from both the United Kingdom RAF and U.S. military contractors will be present and answer questions on their training activities around Bishop, Coolidge, and possible other locations.  This scheduled 1.5 hour meeting is primarily directed towards the flight training providers using the South and Rainbow Valley practice areas, but representatives from all Phoenix area flight schools should attend.  All pilots, if you transit through these areas, you need to be aware of these operations and are highly encouraged to attend.  It is much more than just being cognizant of the NOTAMS for PJE.  

The agenda will include discussions on:

1.    Military Parachuting Activities.

2.    HALO (High Altitude, Low Opening) and HAHO (High Altitude, High Opening) Procedures.

3.    NOTAMs (Notice to Airmissions) and their significance.

4.    Radio Frequency Coordination when entering a Parachute Jump Area

In Person:

From the east valley cities, take AZ Loop 101 (Price/Pima Freeway) north to exit 35, Hayden Rd. With construction along the Loop 101, I do not recommend taking any exits prior to Exit 35.  From Phoenix or the west valley cites take AZ Loop 101 (Agua Fria/Pima Freeway) to exit 35, Hayden Rd. At to exit 35, Hayden Rd, head south 1.8 miles to n 78th Street. Turn left and follow for 350 feet to McClain Dr.  Turn left onto McClain Dr for .3 miles and road terminates at Sierra Charlie.  The classroom will be on the second floor.  DO NOT go to Butherus and the Scottsdale Terminal as it will put you on the wrong side of taxiways with no access.  Sierra Charlie is on the Northwest side of the airport.

If Flying IN:

You will need to park at the FBO and arrange seperate ground transportion to Sierra Charlie.

If attending virtually:

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://faavideo.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsceqprzojH-Lgc9awqN2BZw21P9uv-vo
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If the link fails, please cut/paste it into a browser.

We wish to  thank Sierra Charlie for the gracious use of their facility and Don Stanhardt for coordinating the meeting.  

Pilot Deviations and Runway Incursions are a major factor in aviation safety.  Arizona is number one in the country for Runway Incursions and number two for Pilot Deviations.  While many things have been done to reduce the accident rate in General Aviation and the Air Carrier Industry, both sides of the aviation house are still experiencing far too many runway incursions.  This could be the result of "Read back - Hear back" issues, poor airport signage, pilot inattention/knowledge or a combination of factors.  Runway safety is a major concern for all pilots and if you have been around aviation for a long period of time you have probably seen some close calls on the runways and taxiways, or even been involved in some yourself.   The latest FAA from the Flight Deck video focuses on Phraseology: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D8-_p4f34I&list=PL5vHkqHi51DSNpsBC8nb8Q8gFcGVmWhGA

The FAA Safety Team promotes and encourages pilots to view the FAA's Runway Safety Action Team's "From the Flight Deck" video series.  In addition, the Arizona Aviation Safety Advisory Group has produced similar videos for Marana (AVQ), Sedona (SEZ), and Cottonwood (P52) which may be viewed on YouTube, at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTBHrJnpGeo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWrb-xCK1rA 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpOS4yi7oGM

Before visiting any of these airports for the first time or the hundredth time, it is better to "know before you go."

Pilot airspace deviations continue to be a major risk in the national airspace system.  To reduce the chance that you might be involved in an airspace deviation incident, you are highly encouraged to take an on-line learning center course  such as ALC 42, ALC 154, and ALC90 on www.faasafety.gov, or search the learning library for associated guidance on airspace incursions.  Remember, safe and prudent airmen have superior situational awareness and have a plan to keep it that way.

Thanks, from your Arizona FAASTeam!