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Published: 24 June 2014

By Jim Timm July 2014 Summer is definitely here and you really have to get out early to fly comfortably. Many are getting plans finalized for the big EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh and I hope the weather improves a bit for those planning on flying to the event. I hope I run into some of you while we are there. In the meantime, please keep an eye on density altitude when you fly

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Published: 23 June 2014

By Jim Timm July 2014 The following are the preliminary NTSB accident reports of aviation accidents in Arizona shortly after they have occurred and the information is used to develop safety programs and briefings that should help pilots learn from the mistakes being made by others and thus take the necessary action to prevent similar accidents from happening. Starting the

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Published: 20 May 2014

APA Getaway Flight: Pagosa Springs, CO by Craig Albright, Cirrus N857CD @ KCHD, CFI/II Pagosa Springs, CO on June 21-22, 2014 I know that some of you have been waiting for details of our next APA Getaway Flight...and here they are! We're headed to Pagosa Springs, CO (KPSO) on June 21-22 to enjoy a brief escape from the scorching Arizona temperatures

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Published: 19 May 2014

By Jim Timm JUNE 2014 Well, it’s almost that time of the year that you’r forced to get out early to be able to get some smooth comfortable flying in. I just got back from flying to Kearny for breakfast. Not a very long ride but very nice. The group had planned on going up north, but with the fires in the area, the plan was nixed. At this time of the year, be sure you get a

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Published: 19 May 2014

By Jim Timm JUNE 2014 In the past we have been able to review the preliminary NTSB accident reports for aviation accidents shortly after they had occurred in Arizona, and use the information to develop safety programs and briefings that would help pilots learn from the mistakes being made by others and take the necessary action to prevent similar accidents from happening

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Published: 29 April 2014

APA Needs You! by Craig Albright, APA Secretary   Ever wondered why APA doesn’t do even more for general aviation in Arizona?  The answer is simple:  We need you!  APA is an all-volunteer organization.  We have no paid staff, and our overhead is nil.  Virtually all your membership dues go toward our mission of promoting and protecting general

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Published: 28 April 2014

BIOGRAPHIES OF CANDIDATES FOR APA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rick Bosshardt Rick grew up in both the USA and Switzerland, to a Swiss father and American mother. He is a dual citizen who speaks three languages, and graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree from Cornell University. His career has spanned more than three decades as an Executive Sales VP of various different High

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Published: 26 April 2014

Weekend Getaway: A 3-month Outlook! Monument Valley, Pagosa, and Bryce Canyon by Craig Albright, Cirrus N857CD @ KCHD, CFI/II   It’s been quite awhile since our last Weekend Getaway.  Although we don’t lack for interesting destinations, we have a dearth of Trip Leaders!  It seems that my retirement schedule is busier that it ever was while I was working. 

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Published: 25 April 2014

By Jim Timm MAY 2014 I hope everyone has also been able to take advantage of the the good flying weather we have been experiencing. At least, it appears you have been doing it safely, the accident numbers have been down. We had best be taking advantage of what we have because I fear the hot rough summer flying is just around the corner. I was just thinking, we are about to

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Published: 25 April 2014

By Jim Timm MAY 2014 In the past we have been able to review the preliminary NTSB accident reports for aviation accidents shortly after they had occurred in Arizona, and used the information to develop safety programs and briefings that would help pilots learn from the mistakes being made by others and take the necessary action to prevent similar accidents from happening