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Published: 17 September 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 July 14 through August 10 there were ten pilot deviations reported by the FAA SDL FSDO office.  These

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Published: 12 September 2023

  By Fred Gibbs   Just to be clear, the opinions and statements made within my articles are strictly mine and may not necessarily reflect any policy or position of the Arizona Pilots Association.   Please, keep safety on your mind at all times, and remember, “Safety is no accident.” Weather briefings are essential to that safety mantra. You have heard me

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Published: 21 August 2023

  By Fred Gibbs   We are doing really great in the “flying safe” world!  Here we are, entering our 8th month with only one fatal accident on record. Here is a copy of the NTSB report on the one and only fatal crash here in Arizona so far this year. Yes, we still have our share of fender-benders, AKA incidents, but not big-time accidents. That is a good sign

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Published: 18 August 2023

  by Jim Timm   The following are the reports of aviation accidents and incidents that occurred in Arizona from mid-June through July. 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 August 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 June 9 through July 13 there were nineteen pilot deviations reported by the FAA SDL FSDO office.  These

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Published: 12 August 2023

  By Fred Gibbs   Just to be clear, the opinions and statements made within my articles are strictly mine and may not necessarily reflect any policy or position of the Arizona Pilots Association.   Normalizing Deviance From NASA’s space shuttle to crosswinds in your Cessna, if we think we got away with something, we’ll also think we can get away with it

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Published: 18 July 2023

  by Jim Timm   The following are the reports of aviation accidents and incidents that have occurred in Arizona from mid-May thru June. We hope to use the following detailed accident information to develop safety programs and briefings to help pilots learn from the mistakes being made by others and take the necessary action to prevent them from having similar

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Published: 17 July 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 May 12 through June 8 there were twelve pilot deviations reported by the FAA SDL FSDO office. It should be noted that this

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Published: 12 July 2023

  By Fred Gibbs   Just to be clear, the opinions and statements made within my articles are strictly mine and may not necessarily reflect any policy or position of the Arizona Pilots Association.   A short discussion on wind regarding operating up here in Flagstaff. This year there have been numerous high wind events — several Haboobs in Arizona, a Derecho

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Published: 21 June 2023

  By Fred Gibbs   The outstanding safety beat here in Arizona goes on!!! As of my last query, May 27th, into the NTSB database, there have still been NO fatal accidents in Arizona since January 1st of this year. That is a great statistic, finishing out the 1st five months of 2023 with no fatal accidents. Can we actually end the 2nd quarter, the next 30 days, still