Event Details and Registration

This one-hour Pilot/Controller Forum will bring together representatives from local flight schools, the KDVT Air Traffic Control Tower, Deer Valley Airport Operations, and the FAA Safety Team. This forum provides a platform to discuss safety concerns, address common mistakes, and improve communication between pilots and controllers.

Pilots of all experience levels are encouraged to attend. Bring your questions for an open Q&A session with tower representatives!

This event is in person with limited seating—register in advance!

If flying, park at the transient area in front of the terminal.  Walk directly through the terminal and Aeroguard will be to the left/east of the parking lot (*see below).

If driving, from AZ Loop 101 take 7th Ave Exit (Exit 25). Head north for one miles to Deer Valley Road.  Continue through the stop light directly into the Deer Valley Terminal Parking lot.  You may park anywhere in the parking lot. 

*Proceed to the Aeroguard class room building by walking along the east service road inside the fence line that parallels Deer Valley Road.  The classroom building is the smaller one story building, east,  behind the larger Aeroguard building you see from the parking lot.  Proceed to the double glass doors facing a small parking lot used by the staff of Aeroguard.  Someone will be manning the doors to let you in.  We will be in the classrooms in the back of the building and the hallways will lead you to the classrooms.  The large building in front of the classroom building hosts the dispatch counter and the door is locked.  If you get lost you can knock on the door and the staff will direct you in the proper direction.

**Runway Safety & Pilot/Controller Forum at Deer Valley Airport**

Join us for a one-hour interactive discussion tailored for all users of the airspace surrounding Deer Valley Airport - one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country. Have you ever wondered what controllers really mean when they say "Hold Short" or "Stand By"? Curious about the best practices for sequencing into a busy pattern, navigating the Phoenix VFR corridors, or transitioning between KDVT and the surrounding airspace? Want to clarify what to do when you're cleared to land but there's still an aircraft on the runway?

This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with Air Traffic Manager Matthew Goguen from Deer Valley Tower and the Deer Valley Airport Operations team to gain valuable insights into air traffic operations and runway safety.

This forum is your chance to ask these questions and more. Designed to foster better communication and understanding between pilots and air traffic controllers, this session aims to enhance safety, reduce common errors, and ensure smooth operations in the Deer Valley airport vicinity.

**Pilots of all experience levels are welcome.** Don't miss this opportunity to improve your skills, clarify procedures, and connect with your local air traffic team.