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Published: 08 February 2022

    By Paul Wiley This article discusses the value of a good, thorough, and consistent pre-flight briefing for passengers.  It also provides a scenario for a pre-flight briefing and a sample checklist.  I encourage pilots to develop their own passenger briefing checklist tailored to their airplane.  The important thing to remember is to conduct

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Published: 18 January 2022

  by Jim Timm The following are the reports of aviation accidents and incidents that have occurred in Arizona from late November through December. APA will be using this detailed information to develop safety programs, briefings, and posters/flyers that would help pilots learn from the mistakes being made by others and take the action necessary to prevent them from

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Published: 18 January 2022

  by Jim Timm In the time period from November 11 through December 9, 2021, there were 18 general aviation pilot deviations recorded by the FAA SDL FSDO. These deviations were committed by Student, private, commercial, and CFIs. Of the eighteen deviations made, there was a need to issue eleven Brashers. Note: a Brasher is a notice that is issued when further FAA

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Published: 14 January 2022

  By Fred Gibbs   2021 TO DATE: By the time this publishes it will be 2022, I hope you all had a wonderful holiday, and that Santa Claus was good to you, your family and your airplane! Below please find the latest NTSB data on fatal crashes here in Arizona. So far, up thru the end of November of this year, the record still stands at 7 fatal accidents, with 8

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Published: 18 December 2021

  by Jim Timm   In the time period from October 15 through November 10, 2021, there were ten general aviation pilot deviations recorded by the FAA SDL FSDO. These deviations were committed by private, commercial, and CFIs,. Of the ten deviations made, there was a need to issue six Brashers. Note: a Brasher is a notice that is issued when further FAA action will

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Published: 18 December 2021

   by Jim Timm   The following are the reports of aviation accidents and incidents that have occurred in Arizona from late October through November. APA will be using this detailed information to develop safety programs, briefings, and posters/flyers that would help pilots learn from the mistakes being made by others, and take the action necessary to prevent

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Published: 14 December 2021

  2021 TO DATE: Happy upcoming holidays to everyone; I hope Santa Claus is good to you, your family, and your airplane!   Below please find the latest NTSB data on fatal crashes here in Arizona.  So far, up thru the end of November of this year, the record still stands at 7 fatal accidents, with 8 fatalities (6 pilots and 2 passengers), with 2 accidents

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Published: 18 November 2021

    by Jim Timm The following are the reports of aviation accidents and incidents that have occurred in Arizona from late September through October. APA will be using this detailed information to develop safety programs, briefings, and posters/flyers that would help pilots learn from the mistakes being made by others and take the action necessary to prevent them

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Published: 18 November 2021

    by Jim Timm In the time period from September 10 through October 14, 2021, there were twelve general aviation pilot deviations recorded by the FAA SDL FSDO. These deviations were committed by Military, private, commercial, CFIs, and ATPs. Of the twelve deviations made, there was a need to issue four Brashers. Note: a Brasher is a notice that is issued when

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Published: 15 November 2021

  2021 TO DATE: Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, hope your holiday is a great one. Below please find the latest NTSB data on fatal crashes here in Arizona. So far, up thru the end of October of this year, the record still stands at 7 fatal accidents, with 8 fatalities, 6 pilots and 2 passengers, with 2 accidents listed as info not available, as listed below from the NTSB