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Advocacy At Work by Adam White, Alaska Airmen’s Association Government Affairs
GAL VOR The Galena VOR is an anchor and critical part of the low and high-altitude IFR route structure for Interior Alaska and the international routes. It also is a great “ace in the hole” for VFR pilots. A spring flood ten years ago wiped it out. The FAA has had difficulty getting the VOR…
Read More137 Pilots Affected by FAA Reexamination Notice
Recently the FAA discovered a deficiency in several instrument check-rides that took place during a four-year period in Alaska. Our members, the public, and the media reached out to the Alaska Airmen’s Association, seeking information and clarity. Below is a brief overview of the issue, actions taken by the FAA, and the position of the…
Read MoreNotes from the Safety Committee
Note from the editor: The Alaska Airmen Association recently reconvened our Safety Committee, meeting monthly, to set goals and suggest initiatives to increase safety in aviation in Alaska. The Committee is made up of Board members, staff members, NextGen members and members of the public who are tasked with brainstorming how we can best use…
Read MorePresident’s Report
Greetings Airmen Association Members,Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe 2023 is already here but what a great year 2022 was for the AlaskaAirmen’s Association. As I reflect on the year, we were fortunate to accomplish the goals we set out toachieve. Some of the goals achieved included increasing our scholarships, raising awareness throughadvocacy, continuing…
Read MoreAdvocacy at Work
Adam White, Alaska Airmen’s Association Government Affairs G100UL General Aviation Modifications Inc. (GAMI) was just awarded another STC for their 100LL replacement fuel. Their previous STCs were for limited types of aircraft/engine combinations, primarily low compression or low horsepower. This new STC is what we have been looking for from the FAA for a few…
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President’s Report – Transponder Greetings Airmen’s Association Members, Fall is here and I’m hopeful you’re getting out to fly around and see the incredible fall colors. I always enjoy this time of year as life starts to slow back down a little and we settle back into our normal routine. This last summer went by…
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