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Aviation Safety Advisory Group of Arizona
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  • Monthly Meeting Minutes
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    • Arizona Pilots Assoc
    • SoCal AUWG
    • FLY Eagle Sport
    • Av Perf Solutions
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Arizona Aviation Safety Advisory Group

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Read the Accident/Incident/Deviation/Mid-Air Events reports compiled and edited by Craig Tompkins, Jim Timm, and Jim Price .

Join Us 1200 AZT 3rd Wednesday of the Month for ZOOM Meeting. See faasafety.gov to Register

LASER and Drone Awareness for the General Public

Presentation for the  Arizona Department of Transportation Safety Stand-down Day

ASAG's Own From the Flight Deck Video

We wish to thank all of the member's of ASAG that have volunteered their time and aircraft to make these safety videos.  We also want to thank Jeffrey Tripp, the Cottonwood Airport Manager, for his support and input, the Scottsdale FSDO FAA Safety Team, and the FAA Western Region Runway Safety Office for supporting our endeavors.  Our videos are just one resource pilots should reference "to know before you go," to supplement their preflight preparations in accordance with FAA regulations. 

ASAG's own from the flight deck videos

The FAA's  From the Flight Deck Video series covers Towered Airports throughout the country.  ASAG is working on presenting non-towered and airspace issues we feel are important for all pilots.  Know before you go.  

ASAG's own from the flight deck videos

Sedona is Arizona's number two tourist destination and the scenic beauty draws many unsuspecting pilots to an airport that has many safety challenges.  Know before you go.

Non-towered airports: In control or out of control?

FAA Safety Team Representatives Dr. Brian Stamper, Lee Unger, and Dr. Sarah Nilsson have put together this great video after a near mid-air event at Marana that was almost tragic.  

STOP LASER STRIKES AND UAS NEAR MISSES

Jason.Thompson@phoenix.gov

Officer Jason Thompson from the PHX Air Support Unit and Deputy Scott Woodworth from the Pima County Sheriff  asks anyone experiencing a LASER illumination or a UAS near-miss event anywhere within the state to email him with the details.  Don't forget to notify ATC immediately of your encounter.   You can also report the incident to the FAA by clicking on the Find Out More button to the right.

Learn More About LASER Hazards

 

Find out more

News Stories

51ST Annual Awards Banquet

Special Thank You to our Guest Speaker, Rich Lee.  No matter how much you plan, you have to expect and handle the un-expected - Half-time show, Super Bowl XXX.


John Keith

Scottsdale FSDO Arizona Safety Team Lead Representative of the Year

Presented by Craig Tompkins.



Roger Whittier

Aviation Technician of the Year.  Presented by Craig Tompkins and Ernest Copeland


Alex Mirabile

ATP Flight School

Mesa Gateway

Presented by  Ernie Copeland

Safford Regional Airport

Airport of the Year

Presented by Craig Tompkins 

and accepted by   

Cameron Atkinson, C.M.
Airport Administrator.

Belinda Burnet

Winner of the Ruth Reinhold Award

Presented by Arizona Pilots Association President, Chris Nugent

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Awards Banquet 2020
Awards Banquet 2019
Awards Banquet 2018
awards banquet 2016
awards banquest 2014
Awards banquet 2013

Nominations

CFI, Aviation Technician, FAA Safety Team Lead Representative

CFI, Aviation Technician, FAA Safety Team Lead Representative

CFI, Aviation Technician, FAA Safety Team Lead Representative

The Award nomination packages deadline to the General Aviation Awards Committee is November 30, 2024, and should be submitted to:

www.generalaviationawards.com


This is an Update from the General Aviation Awards Committee!


Nominate

Airport of the Year and ATC Communicator of the Year Awards

CFI, Aviation Technician, FAA Safety Team Lead Representative

CFI, Aviation Technician, FAA Safety Team Lead Representative

Since packages stay locally, the deadline is December 31, 2024.  Airport Safety Award Packages should include:

Airport 5010 Record, description of Airport's accomplishments, ​description of Airport's efforts to enhance safety, 
awards or recognition that the airport has received, and any other pertinent documentation. 

Airport Safety Award nomination packages should be sent to:
Craig Tompkins
17777 N. Perimeter Dr. Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 
craig.tompkins@faa.gov
480-284-7796

Nominations for Air Traffic Communicator of the Year should be sent to:
Craig Tompkins
17777 N. Perimeter Dr. Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 
craig.tompkins@faa.gov
480-284-7796
 

Our Team

Our History

Our History

Our amazing team of volunteers are committed to helping promote a culture of aviation safety . We take our convictions and turn them into action. Think you would be a good fit? Join our meetings the third Wednesday of the month.  Details are on www.FAASafety.gov under seminars and webinars.

Our History

Our History

Our History

For almost half a century, the Arizona Aviation Safety Advisory Group has been working to proactively promote aviation safety throughout the state.  We recognize annually the best in our state that have fostered that commitment  by awarding the FAA Safety Team Lead Representative of the Year,  Certified Flight Instructor of the Year, Avia

For almost half a century, the Arizona Aviation Safety Advisory Group has been working to proactively promote aviation safety throughout the state.  We recognize annually the best in our state that have fostered that commitment  by awarding the FAA Safety Team Lead Representative of the Year,  Certified Flight Instructor of the Year, Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year, Air Traffic Control Communicator of the Year, and Arizona Airport of the Year.

Our Mission

Our History

Our Mission

 The Arizona Aviation Safety Advisory Group is made up from volunteer aviators from throughout Arizona. We work closely with the FAA Scottsdale and Las Vegas Flight Standards District Offices, the FAA Safety Team, and all aviation users throughout the state to highlight and educate everyone on safe practices. We are an Arizona and IRS Registered non-profit organization.

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