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Published: 14 August 2026

  Welcome to the August 2026 Edition of the APA Approach! It’s been a busy year so far and July is always exceptionally busy since it includes the annual trip to AirVenture in Oshkosh. I had the opportunity to connect with fellow APA members and our partners at AOPA and the Recreational Aviation Foundation (The RAF). These are important relationships that continue to

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Published: 12 August 2026

  by Mike McCann Director – APA Advocacy   August 22, 2026 Grand Canyon Aiport, Arizona (GCN) Arrival time: 8:30am     Breakfast: Plaza Bonita Mexican Restaurant RSVP required due to restaurant seating limitation  For our August day trip, we’ll be returning to our favorite high-country airport to escape the summertime heat. Our

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Published: 20 July 2026

  by Jim Timm   The following are the reports of aviation accidents/incidents that have occurred in Arizona from May through June. 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 July 2026

   by Jim Timm   There were two Near Mid Air Collision incidents with UAS reported during the period from May 15, 2026 through June 10, 2026, both occurred on May 16.   Date: May 16, 2026 Location: Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) The issue in this NMAC is the unofficial flight of a UAS. An air carrier reported a UAS on departure from PHX, and

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Published: 15 July 2026

  The breakfast fights on Saturday morning have been a bit challenging with the hot weather that we have been having. But in any event, they are fun, and it’s a reminder that summer is here, and I’m still the last one home. So, let’s go flying It’s a bit difficult to guess what Mesa Falcon Field may do with their new fee schedule for landings, now that the FAA

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Published: 15 July 2026

  By Howard Deevers   Today you cannot become a pilot of any kind without knowing at least the basic Federal Aviation Rules and regulations, better known as the “FAR.” There are test questions on your written test about the FARs. The Code of Federal Regulations part 91 tells us all the rules that we must abide by to fly an airplane. I like to show my new students

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Published: 14 July 2026

  As you may recall, we complete the yearly election for the APA Board of Directors at our Annual Meeting in the May timeframe. All BOD positions are filled by volunteers for three-year terms which are staggered to ensure board continuity. We’re extremely fortunate to have a great team of dedicated volunteers and I know that each of them works hard to ensure that APA

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Published: 14 July 2026

   by Jim Timm   These pilot deviations need to be examined to determine if a common thread exists that we should address to help reduce the number of deviations that continue to occur and thus enhance aviation safety. In the reporting period from May 15 through June 10 there were twenty deviations reported by the FAA SDL FSDO. These deviations were

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Published: 12 July 2026

  by Mike McCann Director – APA Advocacy     I am writing to share some very good news regarding one of Arizona’s iconic private GA airports:  Marble Canyon Airport (L41).  But first, let me share a short bit of background. For those of you who have not been there,  Marble Canyon is located inside what begins as the Grand Canyon, just a few

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Published: 20 June 2026

  by Jim Timm   The following are the reports of aviation accidents/incidents that have occurred in Arizona from mid-April through mid-May. 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