Read more: January Accident & Incident Summary
  by Jim Timm The following are the reports of aviation accidents and incidents that have occurred in Arizona from late December, 2021, through January, 2022. 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
Read more: December-January Pilot Deviations
  by Jim Timm In the time period from December 10, 2021, through January  13, 2022, there were thirteen general aviation pilot deviations recorded by the FAA  SDL FSDO. These deviations were committed by private, commercial, CFIs, and ATPs. Of the thirteen deviations made, there was a need to only issue three Brashers. Note: a Brasher is a notice that is
Read more: What is a MOS forecast? (GAARMS)
  By Fred Gibbs   January has shown we can fly safely, but with several fender-benders documented throughout the month. I don’t really have much to add this month. In retrospect, we tried to have a safety program on winter flying and its associated risks up here in Flag during the month of January, but that fell through. We ended up cancelling the program due to
Read more: Pre-flight Passenger Briefings
    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
Read more: December Accident & Incident Summary
  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
Read more: November-December Pilot Deviations
  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
Read more: Accidents and Incidents (GAARMS)
  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
Read more: October-November Pilot Deviations
  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
Read more: November Accident & Incident Summary
   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
Read more: With 2021 Drawing to a Close Shortly (GAARMS)
  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