Frequently Asked Questions

Who is DVPA?

We are known as “Deer Valley Pilots Association” or DVPA. We are the “tenant” association representing General Aviation pilots and aircraft owners of Deer Valley airport (DVT). In earlier years we were known as Deer Valley P.I.L.O.T. Association, where the P.I.L.O.T. stood for “Phoenix Inter-airport League Of Tenants”.
DVPA is one of the largest and most active tenant organizations in the state of Arizona. It represents over 1,000 aircraft owners at the largest general aviation airport in the nation.

What is the history of DVPA?

The association was originally founded in 1978 for the original purpose of representing the DVT general aviation tenants and negotiating reasonable fees for hangars and tie-downs. The association has been active in the maintenance of hangars; building of new hangars; establishing reasonable inspection guidelines and minimum standards.

What do you do?

The DVPA charter is to represent general aviation tenants of DVT airport with regard to hangars, tie-downs and general aviation activities conducted on the airport. The association works closely with airport administration representing the general aviation interests of pilots and aircraft owners. DVPA takes a proactive and collaborative approach to representing tenants concerns and aspires to make DVT the "BEST" general aviation airport possible. See the DVPA brochure for additional detail.

Why should I belong?

Your membership is necessary to maintaining a strong tenant voice and dialog with City of Phoenix (Phoenix Aviation) on the administration and operation of DVT airport. The common interests of all tenants is uniformly presented and negotiated through a central recognized representative (DVPA). This results in more efficient and effective attention to tenant concerns.

When do you meet?

Business meetings are held monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7p.m. at the DVT Terminal building 2nd floor Conference Room. The meetings are open to the public and attendance welcomed.

Who can belong?

Membership is open to any user of DVT airport.

How do I contact DVPA?

Go to the website where Email addresses are available to contact the organization or individual Directors.

What does it cost to join?

The annual dues are $10.00 and are payable in November. Fill out the application form and mail it with dues to the DVPA mailing address.

What social functions do you have?

DVPA conducts at least one social activity per quarter. This can range from an aviation seminar to a flyin, hospitality hangar, or a joint activity with another DVT resident flying organization. DVPA participates in local airport charitable functions to enlighten and interest children in aviation. The annual membership picnic is held in November.

Where does DVPA fit in with the other Phoenix area alphabet flying organizations?

DVPA doesn’t compete with other DVT resident aviation organizations. It complements the function and operation of those organizations and encourages members to support those organizations. DVPA is the largest chapter of Arizona Pilots Association (APA) and encourages members to support them at the state level. DVPA also maintains an interface with ASAG, AFTW and PAUWG. A description of these groups is available through our “links page” to their individual websites.