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We will also look at the " Impossible Turn'" the situation a pilot faces when experiencing engine failure immediately after departure and why the turn back to the runway is rarely successful.  We will also hear from John Keith, Arizona's CFI of the Year about an engine malfunction after maintenance and how he prepared and handled the situation.

Helicopter Vortices can be as severe as aircraft wake vortices.  We will review and discuss FAA recommended procedures for mitigating aircraft upset from this dangerous phenomenon.  

From the AZ 101 (Loop 101) take the 7th Ave Exit north for 1 mile to Deer Valley Road.  Continue straight through the traffic light into the Deer Valley Airport parking lot.  You may park any where in the parking lot. 

The CFI Forum will be in the Aeroguard classrooms building directly east behind the Aeroguard Hangar and Dispatch building that is closest to the parking lot.  You may walk to the Classroom Building by following the perimeter road, east, that parallels Deer Valley Road.  If you get lost, the Dispatcher, located inside the locked glass door on the main building (you will need to buzz the door) can direct you to the Classroom Building. 

Once inside the Classroom Building, follow the hallway either direction to the rear of the building to the classrooms

If flying in, transient parking is in front of the Terminal.  Walk through the Terminal and look to the southeast and you will see the Aeroguard Building.  Follow the directions above.

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The FAA Safety Team wants to extend a thank you to Eugen Firestine for the use of Aeroguard's Facilities. Loss of Control continues to be one of the major causes of fatal accidents.

Runway incursions are a major factor in aviation safety.  While many things have been done to reduce the accident rate in General Aviation and the Air Carrier Industry, both sides of the aviation house are still experiencing far too many runway incursions.  This could be the result of "Read back - Hear back" issues, poor airport signage, pilot inattention/knowledge or a combination of factors.  Runway safety is a major concern for all pilots and if you have been around aviation for a long period of time you have probably seen some close calls on the runways and taxiways, or even been involved in some yourself. 

Pilot airspace deviations continue to be a major risk in the national airspace system.  To reduce the chance that you might be involved in an airspace deviation incident, you are highly encouraged to take an on-line learning center course  such as ALC 42, ALC 154, and ALC90 on www.faasafety.gov, or search the learning library for associated guidance on airspace incursions.  Remember, safe and prudent airmen have superior situational awareness and have a plan to keep it that way.

Thanks!  A message from your local FAASTeam.