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History

The association was originally founded in1978 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, and assuring continued access to services of Independent Mechanics and Flight Instructors.

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Mission

Effectively advocate for the general aviation tenants of Phoenix Deer Valley Airport ("DVT") regarding hangars, tie-downs and general aviation activities conducted on the airport. We work closely with airport administration representing the general aviation interests of pilots and aircraft owners. Deer Valley Pilots Association takes a proactive and collaborative approach to representing tenants concerns and aspires to make DVT the "BEST" general aviation airport possible.

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We Do this By:

  • Providing opportunities for members to have social interaction in order to initiate better communication, information and public awareness of the pilot community.

  • Providing a method and the best vehicle to effectively and continuously improve the level of services to the general aviation community at Deer Valley Airport.

  • Promoting safety in general aviation and community awareness of the safety in general aviation

Other Items of Interest

  • Governmental policies and administrative actions at the federal, state, and local levels as applied to aviation

  • Space rental agreements at the airport Airport operations and maintenance facilities

  • Corrective and punitive actions by the City of Phoenix

  • How aviation funds are dispersed

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