• Annual Membership Meeting of the DVPA on February 18, 2010
  This all-important meeting will include both a presentation from Luke AFB representatives on the new SATR (Special Air Traffic Rules) airspace going into effect May 6, and the election of directors for our Board of Directors for the coming year.
  
  If you ever fly to the west of DVT (and who of us doesn't!), it is imperative that you be very familiar with the rules and procedures for the new SATR airspace. This meeting program will focus on the "nuts and bolts" of transitioning the SATR such as clearances, protocol, details on times of operation, etc. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the SATR and to get your questions answered.
  
  This meeting will also include the important annual election of Directors for the DVPA Board. Our by-laws require 10% of our membership voting, by being present or by proxy. Please make every effort to attend and provide your vote for the directors who run your organization.
  If you can not attend the meeting please fill out and submit a proxy form prior to the meeting.
  
  
  • 2010 DVPA Director Candidates
  • 2010 DVPA Proxy Form and Sample Ballot
  
  

  Proxy forms are also available at and can be delivered to the "Deer Valley Flight Bag" pilot shop located in the DVT Terminal building.

  This meeting will be held at the Deer Valley Airport Restaurant. Arrive at 6:00 to join your fellow pilots for an optional (no-host) dinner, or just arrive at 7:00 for the meeting program and elections. In either case it is very important that all members attend.
  


• DVPA Hangar Inspection Committee: Status and Top Ten Reasons For Failing a Hangar Inspection


• DVPA Quick and Current  Please make sure you add enews@dvtpilot.com to your address book and/or "whitelist" in your spam filter to allow this email to be received. If you are a DVPA member and have not received an issue of Quick and Current, use the Contact Us link or send an email to membership@dvtpilot.com and supply a current email address


• Your membership is crucial. It enables DVPA to provide a strong voice for tenants and users of Deer Valley airport


• DVT Legislative Contacts


• DVPA Archive

• NEW Northwest Run-up and Apron Area recently completed.   
  The purpose of the run-up area is to complete all necessary preflight run-ups and checklists PRIOR to taxing to the north Runway 7L/25R for departure.  This will alleviate a back-up on Taxiway A and B causing delays for aircraft ready to depart.
  
  The new Run Up area IS CONTROLLED BY THE FAA TOWER on Ground Frequency.  As you will see the green area is the movement area and is separated by a non-movement area hold bar. Please be aware that you must have approval by Tower and they will designate what run-up hold area you can taxi to and conduct your run-up/preflight checklist.
  
  You will also have the ability to conduct maintenance run-ups in that area, however, if you need to work on your aircraft, you MUST first cross the non-movement area markings just north and you can work on your aircraft on the adjacent apron area.  Remember, to cross into the movement area, you MUST contact Ground to get approval on 121.8.
  
  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Airport Operations at 623-869-0977.


• Departure and Arrival Procedures commonly used by TransPac  


• Atlantic Aviation is “Tweeting”   Track them online at www.twitter.com/atlanticdvt or follow them on your mobile phone. They tweet frequently and offer special deals and discounts in their 'tweet deal'. Something every day. If you have questions, call Matt Wright at 623-869-0866.


• Have Trouble finding a DVT Hanger? - Check out the Airport Layout Diagram and find the location of DVT hangers and covered tiedowns.


• Deer Valley Airport Honored with Arizona Safety Award


• Based on January thru June 2009, we are the 15th busiest airport in the nation, right underneath Newark. We passed Dulles, SLC, SFO, and Van Nuys! The Phoenix Metro area also has 4 of the 25 busiest contracted towers in the country!
  Source: www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/aba/admin_factbook/media/200908.pdf
  
  
• All approved Specialized Aviation Service Operator (SASO) businesses are now listed on the Phoenix Deer Valley Airport website. Please take a moment to review this list


• General Aviation Handbook DVT  


• Deer Valley Pilot Guide  


• Aircraft Storage Permit  


• DVT Taxiway "Hotspots"  


• Runway Incursions - Urgent Safety Notice


• Contact Tower ... Toby Jones, Air Traffic Manager - Deer Valley ATCT (DVT) Is taking your questions and comments to help open communication between the users of Deer Valley Airport and his staff at our ATCT.   Updated 12/29/2009


• Meet The Tower Staff Get to know the staff of the DVT ATCT.   Updated 2/2/2010


• DVT Archive

• LUKE SATR - to go into operation on May 6, 2010  
  The "Special Air Traffic Rules" also called SATR is quickly coming to Luke AFB. This new airspace was the subject of many presentations and public feedback several years ago (circa 2006) and is now finally being implemented. (A background summary from the Federal Register and a chart depicting the airspace boundaries can be viewed by clicking this item.) In a few words, this airspace will exist whenever LUKE AFB is in operation and will require VFR operations to establish two-way radio communication with the Luke RAPCON prior to entering the Luke SATR area and maintain communication while operating in the area, much like a Class "C" airspace. The new airspace is planned to go into operation on May 6, 2010. The airspace will be on the Sectional map being updated in the same time period. DVPA is closely working with Luke and DVT Tower people to aid in educating and informing DVT pilots of the new airspace, procedures, protocol, etc.
  
  Therefore watch this website and DVPA member emails for additional information.
  
  
• Paper Airman Certificates No Longer Valid After March 31st - New Plastic Certificate Will Take It's Place
  A little less than two years ago, the FAA announced that it would be replacing all paper airman certificates with plastic certificate that will be much more difficult to counterfeit. The deadline for replacing that certificate is approaching fast.
  
  The changes were made in response to concerns raised in the FAA Drug Enforcement Assistance Act. The purpose of this rule is to upgrade the quality of data and documents to assist federal, state, and local agencies to enforce the nation's drug laws.
  
  The FAA reminds pilots that they will not be able to exercise flying priveleges using an old paper certificate after March 31st, 2010, except for a temporary certificate issued under 61.17 or a student pilot certificate issued under paragraph (b) of CFR 61.19 (h).
  
  There are two ways to replace an airmen certificate. You can request a replacement certificate online, which requires that you register with Online Services. Or you can mail an Application for Replacement of Lost, Destroyed, or Paper Airman Certificate form OR a signed, written request stating your:
  
  
  • Name
  • Date and place of birth
  • Social security number and/or certificate number
  • The reason you need a replacement

  You must include a check or money order for $2, made payable to FAA, for each certificate you request.

• NEXTGEN & PHX TRACON - The FAA NEXTGEN program is coming to PHX TRACON. Efforts have begun to install equipment to support ADS-B. Also an ADS-B antenna has been installed at FFZ. PHX TRACON will be in the forefront of installations in the lower 48 states. The district has volunteered for early installation of all advanced equipment. One factor that may facilitate this process and development is the Prescott sector for Northern Arizona as Emery Riddle’s fleet is already equipped for ADS-B. Before we know it, ADS-B will be here.
  
  • YouTube - A Pilot's Tour of ADS-B
    
  • AOPA Document
    
  • Questions and Answers on Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B)
    
    
• English Proficiency Endorsement deadline delayed a year to 5Mar2010. This endorsement will be required for flight outside US borders.


• Luke Special Air Traffic Rules (SATR)


• FAA Runway Safety Report  


• Falcon Field (FFZ) raises TPA to 2,400 MSL  

• FAA Safety Documents


• Phoenix-Area Practice Areas, Frequencies, and Aerobatic Boxes  Arizona Flight Training Workshop (AFTW) has updated their airspace map depicting local flight school training areas and communication frequencies used. Other information available includes CGZ skydiving operations, IWA Arr/Dep procedures, CGZ ILS practices, PRC area practices, etc.


• Personal Minimums Checklist  


• BEWARE of increased MD80 aircraft traffic near IWA Allegiant Air is operating MD-80 aircraft from IWA with flight paths generally beneath the Class “B” airspace (5,000 feet and below) requiring pilots to be increasing vigilant in the area east of IWA. See attached flight paths.


• Aerobatic Box on backside of Estrella Mtns used by GYR German Air Force training school    - This is the ATCA annual notification for our wavered aerobatic training area "ALPHA", located on the West side of the Estrella Mountains. This area is primarily used by the German Air Force for High Performance Maneuvering, formation flying, and spin training. Additionally, it is used for ATCA upset training. Frequency 128.92 is provided for communications and for hours of operation call ATCA flight operations (602) 932-1650. The training area is opened and closed with the PHX TRACON during operating hours. The aerobatic area is also published in the Airport Facilities Directory, page 319. The primary goal is safety and awareness of the activity in this area is primary to this goal. Please brief your instructors and students about this aerobatic training area.

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