137 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…

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Notes 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…

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A Big Concern in the Aviation Community and How Fairbanks International is Making a Difference.

If you haven’t heard of PFAS before, it stands for polyfluoroalkylsubstances. These substances are widely used chemicals that breakdown very slowly over time. They are mainly used to create productsthat are resistant to stains and grease, so you can find them in lots ofaverage household items. Cleaners, clothes, food packaging, andeven cosmetics are good examples.…

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Advocacy 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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New IFR GPS Routes

Tom George, AOPA Alaska Regional Manager  IFR pilots should look for changes on the Low Altitude Enroute Charts across Alaska.  In the September 8th chart cycle, the FAA added or modified thirteen IFR T-Routes in the state, with an additional twenty-three routes yet to be added over the next several cycles.  These routes look different…

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