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Published: 14 November 2023

   by Jim Timm   These pilot deviations need to be examined to determine if a common threat exists that we should address to help reduce the number of deviations that occur, and thus enhance aviation safety. In the reporting period from September 15 through October 12 there were 24 pilot deviations reported by the FAA SDL FSDO

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Published: 13 November 2023

  By Fred Gibbs   I am saddened to report there was a fatal aircraft accident in October out in Williams, Arizona, but not involving any Arizona-based pilots. A Piper Cherokee PA 28, according to a witness, apparently lost power on climb out and attempted to turn around and return to the airport – the impossible turn scenario – and crashed into a field

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Published: 12 November 2023

  By Fred Gibbs   WOW! I got my first ride in a beautiful Cirris Vision Jet, ever! What an amazing airplane and an absolute pleasure to fly – if you have all the training and experience! I was invited to fly along on an Angel Flight to pick up and deliver some critical blood samples. Now I am quite used to the automation in the Cirrus SR22T’s as well as other

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Published: 19 October 2023

  From the Deer Valley Pilots Association: Many of us flying out of Phoenix-Deer Valley have benefited from the expertise and aviation parts provided by Karen Cassels at her store, Aerozona Parts and Service.  It is with great sadness that we have learned Karen passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 20th.  Since she took over the business in 1996

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Published: 18 October 2023

  by Mike McCann   September breakfast flight – Seligman, Arizona On September 23, a number of adventuresome pilots (and co-pilots) ventured up to Seligman for our first APA breakfast flight.  The flight was originally scheduled for September 9, but was cancelled due to record temperatures and density altitude concerns.  Two weeks later, the weather was

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Published: 16 October 2023

Greetings, After a long and unusually hot summer, it looks like cooler temperatures and better flying weather have finally arrived. We held our first fly-in of the season at Pleasant Valley (24AZ) at the end of September. Although it was a bit windy, we had a great turnout, and it was good to see the airstrip being used again for a fly-in. The new windsock that Tommy Thomason

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Published: 15 October 2023

    Well, it appears that we might be finally getting into the fall weather, and the 110 plus days are behind us. Flying out for breakfast on Saturday morning the temps are getting good until about noon, and the flying has been great. This is what we have been waiting for, for a long time. It seems that as the season for flying is slowly waking up from its summer

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Published: 15 October 2023

  By Howard Deevers   We have all heard that term: A Line in the Sand. In old Westerns or other movies, a “line in the sand” (or dirt) was used to signify a territory or area where crossing that “line” would be cause for a conflict or a fight. I can even remember two boys in a grade school class drawing a line in the dirt on the playground to settle some dispute

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Published: 15 October 2023

  by Jim Timm   The following are the reports of aviation accidents and incidents that occurred in Arizona from mid-August through mid-September. We hope to use the following detailed accident information to develop safety programs, briefings, and posters/flyers to help pilots learn from the mistakes being made by others and take the necessary action to prevent

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Published: 14 October 2023

   by Jim Timm   These pilot deviations need to be examined to determine if a common threat exists that we should address to help reduce the number of deviations that occur, and thus enhance aviation safety. In the reporting period from August 11 through September 14 there were eighteen pilot deviations reported by the FAA SDL FSDO