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BREAKING NEWS
JANUARY 2017
DOS RIOS PARTNERS ACQUIRES PATHFINDER AVIATION
Homer, Alaska – Dos Rios Partners (“Dos Rios”), a Texas-based private equity firm, is pleased to announce that it has
acquired Pathfinder Aviation (“Pathfinder”). Dos Rios partnered with Chuck Constant and Pete Henrikson of Phoenix
Aviation Group of Dallas, TX and acquired Pathfinder from its founder and previous owner, Michael Fell. Chuck and
Pete will lead the company as CEO and EVP of Operations, respectively.
Homer, Alaska – Dos Rios Partners (“Dos Rios”), a Texas-based private equity firm, is pleased to announce that it has
acquired Pathfinder Aviation (“Pathfinder”). Dos Rios partnered with Chuck Constant and Pete Henrikson of Phoenix
Aviation Group of Dallas, TX and acquired Pathfinder from its founder and previous owner, Michael Fell. Chuck and
Pete will lead the company as CEO and EVP of Operations, respectively.
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BGCSB Staff Propose New Fee Structure Affecting Transporters
Janey Hovenden, Director, Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing has proposed a new BGCSB fee structure to eliminate the $50 HR/TAR per form reporting fee and create a $300 HR/TAR annual fee due by December 31. The fee proposal now enters a public comment period and everyone affected is urged to submit comments by email to:
RegulationsAndPublicComment@alaska.gov
RegulationsAndPublicComment@alaska.gov
Posted July 29, 2016
Auditor Training Course
August 3 & 4, 2016 - 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Pen Air 6100 Boeing Ave Anchorage, Alaska 99502
Posted July 29, 2016
FAA Alaska Administrator Urges Carriers to Complete AACA Survey to help FAA understand how carriers use existing Nav Aids and how they are equipped.
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Posted July 29, 2016
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other members of the aviation community have developed new standards to improve safety at U.S. airports during inclement weather. On October 1, 2016, U.S. airports, airline flight crews, dispatchers, general aviation pilots, and air traffic controllers will begin using new Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) standards to reduce the risk of runway overrun accidents and incidents due to runway contamination caused by weather and other factors.
The FAA developed the standards based on the work of the Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), which was formed after the December 2005 overrun accident at Chicago Midway Airport. In that accident, Southwest Flight 1248 ran off the end of the runway and into a city street after landing during a snowstorm.
As a result of the committee's work, the FAA has developed a new method for airports and air traffic controllers to communicate actual runway conditions to the pilots in terms that directly relate to the way a particular aircraft is expected to perform. TALPA improves the way the aviation community assesses runway conditions, based on contaminant type and depth, which provides an aircraft operator with the effective information to anticipate airplane braking performance.
Airport operators will use the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM) to categorize runway conditions and pilots will use it to interpret reported runway conditions. The RCAM is presented in a standardized format, based on airplane performance data supplied by airplane manufacturers, for each of the stated contaminant types and depths. The RCAM replaces subjective judgments of runway conditions with objective assessments tied directly to contaminant type and depth categories.
For example, using today's assessment process, a runway that is covered with two inches of dry snow would be reported as
"FICON 2IN DRY SN OBSERVED AT 1601010139. 1601010151-1601020145" along with Mu values as "TAP MU 29/27/29 OBSERVED AT 1601010139. 1601010151-1601020145. A Mu number describes a braking co-efficient of friction.
Starting October 1, 2016, the same NOTAM with contaminants would be reported using Runway Conditions Codes as follows:
DEN RWY 17R FICON (5/5/3) 25 PRCT 1/8 IN DRY SN, 25 PRCT 1/8 IN DRY SN, 50 PRCT 2 IN DRY SN OBSERVED AT 1601010139. 1601010151-1601020145
The pilot or dispatcher would then consult the aircraft manufacturer data to determine what kind of stopping performance to expect from the specific airplane they are operating.
The airport operator will assess surfaces, report contaminants present, and determine the numerical Runway Condition Codes (RwyCC) based on the RCAM. The RwyCCs may vary for each third of the runway if different contaminants are present. However, the same RwyCC may be applied when a uniform coverage of contaminants exists. RwyCCs will replace Mu numbers, which will no longer be published in the FAA's Notice to Airman (NOTAM) system.
Pilot braking action reports will continue to be used to assess braking performance. Beginning October 1, the terminology "Fair" will be replaced by "Medium." It will no longer be acceptable for an airport to report a NIL braking action condition. NIL conditions on any surface require the closure of that surface. These surfaces will not be opened until the airport operator is satisfied that the NIL braking condition no longer exists.
Airports will start reporting runway conditions using the RCAM on October 1. The FAA is advising operators to develop procedures for pilots and
dispatchers that address the changes to runway condition reporting procedures.
As a result of the committee's work, the FAA has developed a new method for airports and air traffic controllers to communicate actual runway conditions to the pilots in terms that directly relate to the way a particular aircraft is expected to perform. TALPA improves the way the aviation community assesses runway conditions, based on contaminant type and depth, which provides an aircraft operator with the effective information to anticipate airplane braking performance.
Airport operators will use the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM) to categorize runway conditions and pilots will use it to interpret reported runway conditions. The RCAM is presented in a standardized format, based on airplane performance data supplied by airplane manufacturers, for each of the stated contaminant types and depths. The RCAM replaces subjective judgments of runway conditions with objective assessments tied directly to contaminant type and depth categories.
For example, using today's assessment process, a runway that is covered with two inches of dry snow would be reported as
"FICON 2IN DRY SN OBSERVED AT 1601010139. 1601010151-1601020145" along with Mu values as "TAP MU 29/27/29 OBSERVED AT 1601010139. 1601010151-1601020145. A Mu number describes a braking co-efficient of friction.
Starting October 1, 2016, the same NOTAM with contaminants would be reported using Runway Conditions Codes as follows:
DEN RWY 17R FICON (5/5/3) 25 PRCT 1/8 IN DRY SN, 25 PRCT 1/8 IN DRY SN, 50 PRCT 2 IN DRY SN OBSERVED AT 1601010139. 1601010151-1601020145
The pilot or dispatcher would then consult the aircraft manufacturer data to determine what kind of stopping performance to expect from the specific airplane they are operating.
The airport operator will assess surfaces, report contaminants present, and determine the numerical Runway Condition Codes (RwyCC) based on the RCAM. The RwyCCs may vary for each third of the runway if different contaminants are present. However, the same RwyCC may be applied when a uniform coverage of contaminants exists. RwyCCs will replace Mu numbers, which will no longer be published in the FAA's Notice to Airman (NOTAM) system.
Pilot braking action reports will continue to be used to assess braking performance. Beginning October 1, the terminology "Fair" will be replaced by "Medium." It will no longer be acceptable for an airport to report a NIL braking action condition. NIL conditions on any surface require the closure of that surface. These surfaces will not be opened until the airport operator is satisfied that the NIL braking condition no longer exists.
Airports will start reporting runway conditions using the RCAM on October 1. The FAA is advising operators to develop procedures for pilots and
dispatchers that address the changes to runway condition reporting procedures.
Posted July 29, 2016
AACA Reaches out to the Alaskan Regional Native Corporations on AACA's Legacy Initiative and Airport Infrastructure.
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ARCHIVES
JUNE 2016
AACA Forwards Comments to FAA Administrator Huerta on N8900.307
Summary of Fuel Taxes in Alaska
AACA Responds to Smithsonian Channel and Vespers Entertainment on "Alaska Air Crash
Investigations: AACA Receives Correspondence from FAA Flight Standards on CFIT
Essential Air Service at Manley and/or Minto, AK
AACA Receives Flight Standards Correspondence on CFIT
Summary of Fuel Taxes in Alaska
AACA Responds to Smithsonian Channel and Vespers Entertainment on "Alaska Air Crash
Investigations: AACA Receives Correspondence from FAA Flight Standards on CFIT
Essential Air Service at Manley and/or Minto, AK
AACA Receives Flight Standards Correspondence on CFIT
AACA Reaches Out to Smithsonian Channel and Vesper Entertainment
AACA Continues Discussion on N8900.307
Summary of Fuel Taxes in Alaska
AACA Forwards Comments to FAA Administrator Huerta on N8900.307
House Responds to ATC Privatization Bill
Cold Weather Restricted Airport Briefing Documents
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Grant Aviation
P.O. Box 92200
Anchorage, AK 92200
Company Contact: CFO Craig Connell (cconnell@flygrant.com) 907.644.4313
President: R. Bruce McGlasson (bmcglasson@flygrant.com) 907.644.4307
Director of Safety: Charles Michaels (cmichaels@flygrant.com) 907.644.4318
Director of Maintenance: Robert Corriveau (rcorriveau@flygrant.com) 907.644.4336
Director of Operations: Jon Eichler (jeichler@flygrant.com) 907.644.4306
HUBS; ANC, ENA, CDR, BET, EMK, DUT, AKN, DLG
Part 135: Commuter Operator
www.flygrant.com
Anchorage, AK 92200
Company Contact: CFO Craig Connell (cconnell@flygrant.com) 907.644.4313
President: R. Bruce McGlasson (bmcglasson@flygrant.com) 907.644.4307
Director of Safety: Charles Michaels (cmichaels@flygrant.com) 907.644.4318
Director of Maintenance: Robert Corriveau (rcorriveau@flygrant.com) 907.644.4336
Director of Operations: Jon Eichler (jeichler@flygrant.com) 907.644.4306
HUBS; ANC, ENA, CDR, BET, EMK, DUT, AKN, DLG
Part 135: Commuter Operator
www.flygrant.com
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty
225 Airport Circle
Corona, CA 92880
Company Contact: Desiree Czaplinski (desireeCzaplinski@aircraftspruce.com) 951.372.9555
Aircraft Spruce carriers everything for pilots including pilot supplies and aircraft tools at the lowest prices. Products include avionics, tools, charts, propellers, spruce, software, instruments, aircraft engines, composite materials and much more! See Aircraft Spruce at the 2016 AACA Tradeshow!
Corona, CA 92880
Company Contact: Desiree Czaplinski (desireeCzaplinski@aircraftspruce.com) 951.372.9555
Aircraft Spruce carriers everything for pilots including pilot supplies and aircraft tools at the lowest prices. Products include avionics, tools, charts, propellers, spruce, software, instruments, aircraft engines, composite materials and much more! See Aircraft Spruce at the 2016 AACA Tradeshow!
Contract Aircraft Technicians
P.O. Box 7276
Kalispell, MT 59904
Attn: Peter Gross
See Contract Aircraft Technicians at the 2016 AACA Tradeshow!
Kalispell, MT 59904
Attn: Peter Gross
See Contract Aircraft Technicians at the 2016 AACA Tradeshow!
Quality Resources, LLC
355 Richmond Road Hangar 5
Richmond Heights, Ohio 44143
President: Lucille Fisher (lfisher@qualityresources.biz) 216-797-1710
Quality Resources develops manuals for Alaskan air carriers.
See Quality Resources, LLC at the 2016 AACA Tradeshow!
Richmond Heights, Ohio 44143
President: Lucille Fisher (lfisher@qualityresources.biz) 216-797-1710
Quality Resources develops manuals for Alaskan air carriers.
See Quality Resources, LLC at the 2016 AACA Tradeshow!
Aviation Risk Management Associates, Inc.
377 W Virginia
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
President: Lawrence Galizi (larrygalizi@avnrskmgt.com) 815-341-6047
Assistant: Nicole Berens (nicoleberens@avnrskmgt.com) 815-341-6047
See Aviation Risk Management Associates, Inc. at the 2016 Tradeshow!
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
President: Lawrence Galizi (larrygalizi@avnrskmgt.com) 815-341-6047
Assistant: Nicole Berens (nicoleberens@avnrskmgt.com) 815-341-6047
See Aviation Risk Management Associates, Inc. at the 2016 Tradeshow!
Guardian Mobility, Inc.
43 Auriga Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2E7Y8
Director Sales and Marketing: Alex Martichuski (amartichuski@guardianmobility.com) 613.225.8885
See Guardian Mobility at the 2016 AACA Tradeshow!
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2E7Y8
Director Sales and Marketing: Alex Martichuski (amartichuski@guardianmobility.com) 613.225.8885
See Guardian Mobility at the 2016 AACA Tradeshow!
Alaska Aircraft Sales
4131 Floatplane Drive
Anchorage, AK 99502
Mailing address:
P.O. Box
Anchorage, AK 99511
Point of Contact and President: Joyce Zerkel (Zerkel@gci.net) 907.250.5375
CEO: K. Gene Zerkel (KGZ1926@gci.net) 907.351.0618
VP and General Manager: Keenan Zerkel (KGZ1926@gci.net) 907.244.9605
Alaska Aircraft Sales offers aircraft maintenance, sales, appraisals, annual inspections, aircraft modifications and float changes.
10% Discount on labor to AACA members.
Anchorage, AK 99502
Mailing address:
P.O. Box
Anchorage, AK 99511
Point of Contact and President: Joyce Zerkel (Zerkel@gci.net) 907.250.5375
CEO: K. Gene Zerkel (KGZ1926@gci.net) 907.351.0618
VP and General Manager: Keenan Zerkel (KGZ1926@gci.net) 907.244.9605
Alaska Aircraft Sales offers aircraft maintenance, sales, appraisals, annual inspections, aircraft modifications and float changes.
10% Discount on labor to AACA members.