BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53019fcbf999cb813bf925382b0f7094 CATEGORIES:Safety CREATED:20250128T165425 SUMMARY:Expanded Parachute Drop Operations in Arizona Airspace at Buckeye LOCATION:AOPA Skills and Safety Seminar Pavilion 3000 S. Palo Verde Rd Buckeye, AZ 8 5326 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Expanded Parachute Drop Operations in Arizona AirspaceParachute Jump/Equipm ent (PJE) Operations in Arizona AirspaceDate and Time: Friday, February 14, 2025, starting at 14:00 ArizonaSpeaker(s): Hugh Funk, Tom Cowan, Frank Fra ssetto, Cary GrantBrief Description:Representatives from the FAA Safety Tea m and U.S. military contractors will present and answer questions on their training activities around Bishop, Coolidge, and other locations.  ; This scheduled 1.0 hour meeting is primarily directed towards anyone  using the South and Rainbow Valley practice areas, but the procedures presented apply to many PJE areas throughout the country.  All pilots , if you transit through these areas or fly between or around the airp sace from Tucson to Phoenix, you need to be aware of these operations and a re highly encouraged to attend.  It is much more than just being cogni zant of the NOTAMS for PJE.  \nThe agenda will include discussion s on:\n1.    Military Parachuting Activities.\n2.     HALO (High Altitude, Low Opening) and HAHO  ;(High Altitude, High Opening) Procedures.\n3.    NOTAM s (Notice to Air Missions) and their significance.\n4.  &nbs p; Radio Frequency Coordination when entering a Parachute Jump Ar ea\nSelect Number: WP07134863Location of Seminar:AOPA Skills and Safety Sem inar Pavilion\n3000 S. Palo Verde Rd\nBuckeye, AZ 85326Directions to V enue:\n\nIn Person Driving:  The Buckeye Airport is roughly 15 mi les west of the SR Loop 303 and I10 interchange. \nAll traffic must us e Interstate 10, exiting Sun Valley Parkway and head south on Palo Verde Rd . to enter the event. No event entrance permitted from vehicles approaching from the south using Southern Ave. and Palo Verde Rd. All traffic will be redirected to use I-10.\nPalo Verde Rd. will be restricted for inbound even t traffic from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday.\nA DA accessible parking is available. Please look for the ADA parking line wh en arriving to the event and have your placard in the car to be sure parkin g staff can direct you to the correct area. Be sure to purchase your p arking pass in advance.\nBe advised admission is free but there is a c harge for parking.\n\n\nIF FLYING:  There are special procedures in-place for the Buckeye Air Fair.  All pilots must review the NOTAMS& nbsp;Buckeye Air Fair and AOPA Fly-In Flight Procedures befo re departing for KBXK.  The Phoenix area airspace is very complicated and requires a great degree of knowledge and attention to avoid blundering into controlled areas.  If arriving on a week day, be aware the Luke S pecial Air Traffic Rules Airpsace just to the east of KBXK is active S unrise to Sunset, Monday thru Friday, other times by NOTAMS.  Pilots m ust establish radio contact with Luke Approach before entering SATR airspac e.  See the PHX TAC for frequencies.  Status of the SATR is broad cast on KDVT, KGEU, KGYR, and KLUF ATIS broadcasts.  Flight following with ATC is recommended.\nView MapFly-in Seminar?: Yes  KBXKSeati ng: 235 seats at the facilityRegistration Information: Click here to r egister online now!Sponsoring Division: FAA Safety TeamContact Information: CARY BYRON GRANT\nPhone: 602-705-6605\nThis email address is being protecte d from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getEl ementById('cloaka8339a43593c3da98194a26493dc8f8e').innerHTML = ''; var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '= '; var addya8339a43593c3da98194a26493dc8f8e = 'cbgrant' + '@'; addya8339a43593c3da98194a26493dc8f8e = addya8339a43593c3da98194a26493dc 8f8e + 'azboss' + '.' + 'net'; var addy_texta8339a435 93c3da98194a26493dc8f8e = 'cbgrant' + '@' + 'azboss' + '&# 46;' + 'net';document.getElementById('cloaka8339a43593c3da98194a26493d c8f8e').innerHTML += ''+addy_texta8339a43593c3da98194a26493dc8f8e+''; Add itional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):We w ish to  thank AOPA and Kate Hill for the opportunity to address pilots attending the Buckeye Air Fair.\nPilot Deviations and Runway Incursions ar e a major factor in aviation safety.  Arizona is number one in the cou ntry for Runway Incursions and number two for Pilot Deviations.  While many things have been done to reduce the accident rate in General Aviation and the Air Carrier Industry, both sides of the aviation house are still e xperiencing far too many runway incursions.  This could be the result of "Read back - Hear back" issues, poor airport signage, pilot inattention/ knowledge or a combination of factors.  Runway safety is a major conce rn for all pilots and if you have been around aviation for a long period of time you have probably seen some close calls on the runways and taxiways, or even been involved in some yourself.   The latest FAA from the Flight Deck video focuses on Phraseology: \nhttps://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=1D8-_p4f34I&list=PL5vHkqHi51DSNpsBC8nb8Q8gFcGVmWhGA\nThe FAA Saf ety Team promotes and encourages pilots to view the FAA's Runway Safet y Action Team's "From the Flight Deck" video series.  In addition , the Arizona Aviation Safety Advisory Group has produced similar videos fo r Marana (AVQ), Sedona (SEZ), and Cottonwood (P52) which may be viewed on YouTube, at:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTBHrJnpGeo\nhttps://www. youtube.com/watch?v=hWrb-xCK1rA \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpOS 4yi7oGM\nBefore visiting any of these airports for the first time or the hu ndredth time, it is better to "know before you go."\nPilot airspace deviati ons continue to be a major risk in the national airspace system.  To r educe the chance that you might be involved in an airspace deviation incide nt, you are highly encouraged to take an on-line learning center course&nbs p; such as ALC 42, ALC 154, and ALC90 on www.faasafety.gov, or search the l earning library for associated guidance on airspace incursions.  Remem ber, safe and prudent airmen have superior situational awareness and have a plan to keep it that way.\nThanks, from your Arizona FAASTeam!\nEqual Access Information:The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providin g equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alte rnative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate you r 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 t o arrange services.Credit Applicability:1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3 CONTACT:CARY BYRON GRANT Phone: 602-705-6605 This email address is being protected from spambots. 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