BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:105a51a4cfb7ca5786fb7c67237dec5b CATEGORIES:Safety CREATED:20241028T152951 SUMMARY:Expanded Parachute Drop Operations in Arizona Airspace at Scottsdale LOCATION:Sierra Charlie Aviation 8014 E McClain Dr Suite 130 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Expanded Parachute Drop Operations in Arizona Airspace - HYBRIDMeet U.K. RA F & U.S.Contractors Using Our Airspace for PJE Operations at Many of Ou r Non-towered Locations.Date and Time: Friday, November 8, 2024, starting a t 13:00 ArizonaSpeaker(s): Hugh Funk, Tom Cowan, Cary GrantBrief Descriptio n:Representatives from both the United Kingdom RAF and U.S. military contra ctors will be present and answer questions on their training activities aro und Bishop, Coolidge, and possible other locations.  This scheduled 1. 5 hour meeting is primarily directed towards the flight training provi ders using the South and Rainbow Valley practice areas, but representatives from all Phoenix area flight schools should attend.  All pilots,  ;if you transit through these areas, you need to be aware of these operatio ns and are highly encouraged to attend.  It is much more than just bei ng cognizant of the NOTAMS for PJE.  \nThe agenda will include di scussions on:\n1.    Military Parachuting Activities.\n 2.    HALO (High Altitude, Low Opening) and H AHO (High Altitude, High Opening) Procedures.\n3.   &nb sp;NOTAMs (Notice to Airmissions) and their significance.\n4. &nb sp;  Radio Frequency Coordination when entering a Parachute Jump Area\nSelect Number: WP07133418Location of Seminar:Sierra Charlie Avia tion\n8014 E McClain Dr\nSuite 130\nScottsdale, AZ 85260Directions to Venue:\n\nIn Person:\nFrom the east valley cities, take AZ Loop 101 (Price/ Pima Freeway) north to exit 35, Hayden Rd. With construction along the Loop 101, I do not recommend taking any exits prior to Exit 35.  From Phoe nix or the west valley cites take AZ Loop 101 (Agua Fria/Pima Freeway) to e xit 35, Hayden Rd. At to exit 35, Hayden Rd, head south 1.8 miles to n 78th Street. Turn left and follow for 350 feet to McClain Dr.  Turn l eft onto McClain Dr for .3 miles and road terminates at Sierra Charlie.&nbs p; The classroom will be on the second floor.  DO NOT go to Butherus&n bsp;and the Scottsdale Terminal as it will put you on the wrong side of tax iways with no access.  Sierra Charlie is on the Northwest side of the airport.\n\n\nIf Flying IN:\nYou will need to park at the FBO and arrange s eperate ground transportion to Sierra Charlie.\n\n\nIf attending virtu ally:\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://faavideo.zoomgov.com/ meeting/register/vJIsceqprzojH-Lgc9awqN2BZw21P9uv-vo\nAfter registering, yo u will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining th e meeting.\nIf the link fails, please cut/paste it into a browser.\nView Ma pFly-in Seminar?: Yes  KSDLSeating: 30 seats at the facilityRegis tration Information: Click here to register online now!Sponsoring Divi sion: WP07Contact Information:CARY BYRON GRANT\nPhone: 602-705-6605\nThis e mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloak142298f62f8dcfcb5bd9622ca4017 8eb').innerHTML = ''; var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; var addy142298f62f8dcfcb5bd9622ca40178 eb = 'cbgrant' + '@'; addy142298f62f8dcfcb5bd9622ca40178eb = ad dy142298f62f8dcfcb5bd9622ca40178eb + 'azboss' + '.' + 'ne t'; var addy_text142298f62f8dcfcb5bd9622ca40178eb = 'cbgrant' + '&# 64;' + 'azboss' + '.' + 'net';document.getElementById('cl oak142298f62f8dcfcb5bd9622ca40178eb').innerHTML += ''+addy_text142298f62f8d cfcb5bd9622ca40178eb+''; Additional Event Information & Acknowledgeme nt of Industry Sponsor(s):We wish to  thank Sierra Charlie for the gra cious use of their facility and Don Stanhardt for coordinating the meeting.   \nPilot Deviations and Runway Incursions are a major factor in aviation safety.  Arizona is number one in the country for Runway Incu rsions and number two for Pilot Deviations.  While many things have be en done to reduce the accident rate in General Aviation and the Air Carrier Industry, both sides of the aviation house are still experiencing far too many runway incursions.  This could be the result of "Read back - Hear back" issues, poor airport signage, pilot inattention/knowledge or a combi nation of factors.  Runway safety is a major concern for all pilots an d if you have been around aviation for a long period of time you have proba bly seen some close calls on the runways and taxiways, or even been involve d in some yourself.   The latest FAA from the Flight Deck video f ocuses on Phraseology: \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D8-_p4f34I&a mp;list=PL5vHkqHi51DSNpsBC8nb8Q8gFcGVmWhGA\nThe FAA Safety Team promotes an d encourages pilots to view the FAA's Runway Safety Action Team's  ;"From the Flight Deck" video series.  In addition, the Arizona Aviati on Safety Advisory Group has produced similar videos for Marana (AVQ), Sedona (SEZ), and Cottonwood (P52) which may be viewed on YouTube, at:\nht tps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTBHrJnpGeo\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v= hWrb-xCK1rA \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpOS4yi7oGM\nBefore visi ting any of these airports for the first time or the hundredth time, it is better to "know before you go."\nPilot airspace deviations continue to be a major risk in the national airspace system.  To reduce the chance tha t you might be involved in an airspace deviation incident, you are highly e ncouraged to take an on-line learning center course  such as ALC 42, A LC 154, and ALC90 on www.faasafety.gov, or search the learning library for associated guidance on airspace incursions.  Remember, safe and pruden t airmen have superior situational awareness and have a plan to keep it tha t way.\nThanks, from your Arizona FAASTeam!\nEqual Access Information: The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to th is meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or s ervices because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/ event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.C redit Applicability:1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3½ Credit for Advanc ed Knowledge Topic 2 CONTACT:CARY BYRON GRANT Phone: 602-705-6605 This email address is being protected from spambots. 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