New Directive for NOTAMS on Work in Progress (11-14-11)

New Directive for Field Condition Reporting (11-14-11)

 

Alaska Aviation System Plan website evaluation

 

Elmendorf AFB Safety - Information Links 

      Mid Air Collision Avoidance and Special Use Airspace Information

      Mid Air Collision Avoidance BRIEFING

   http://www.jber.af.mil/units/3rdwingsafety/index.asp

  

Military Operation Area Proposed Expansion 

   The draft JPARC EIS (environmental impact statement) is expected to go to the cooperating agencies in Dec 2011.  This draft document is expected to then be released to the general public in March 2012.  Public hearings will follow.  

  The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) mandates the decision making process. When federal agencies propose projects having the potential to significantly impact the environment, NEPA requires the following process be undertaken before final decisions are made:

  • Evaluation and consideration of potential environmental consequences for proposals that may significantly impact the environment
  • Consideration of public and government agency comment

Where the potential for significant environmental impacts exists, this evaluation is presented in an environmental impact statement (EIS), which:

  • Identifies and describes the affected environment
  • Evaluates the potential environmental consequences from a range of reasonable alternatives
  • Identifies environmental permits and specific mitigation measures to avoid, minimize, or reduce environmental impacts if required

The Army and Air Force are in the process of preparing the Draft JPARC Modernization and Enhancement EIS. When the Draft EIS is complete, public notices, letters, and postcards will be sent to citizens and entities on the JPARC mailing list. If you would like to receive notice, you can submit a comment via the military website and include your mailing address.

AACA Legislative Priorities

Correspondence & documents

   Response to EPA Rulemaking on 100LL AvGas

   Objection to DOI Helicopters in Alaska 2010

   Alerting Governor's office to federal aircraft in Alaska 2010

   Comment Period Extension request for AvGas 100LL Issue

   Tower Lighting near Glenn & Parks Highways

   Repair Priority for Kwigillingok Airport

   A&P School in Bethel

 

2009 AACA Legislative Priorities

 

2008 AACA Legislative Priorities

 

Capstone - Statewide

 

Capstone Loan General Requirements

  • Aircraft being upgraded must be owned by applicant.
  • Aircraft being upgraded must be substantially operated in Alaska.
  • Applicant must sign a declaration certifying that the aircraft being upgraded has flown at least 51% of its flight hours in Alaska over the last 12 months.
  • Applicant must provide a copy of the airworthiness certificate and aircraft registration.
  • All aircraft must at a minimum, be equipped with a Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast data link system.

 

Program Requirements

  • Purchases - Loans may be made to purchase and install eligible Capstone avionics equipment in aircraft that are substantially operated in Alaska. Avionics to be financed cannot have been purchased and installed more than 120 days prior to the date that a loan application is received by the Alaska Division of Investments.
  • Collateral - Loans will be secured by a priority lien on the Capstone avionics being financed and by a lien on the aircraft receiving the improvements.
  • Refinancing - Refinancing existing debt is not allowed.

 

Eligible Avionics Equipment

  • Universal Access Transceiver (UAT), Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Data Link;
  • GPS/WAAS navigation equipment;
  • A moving map multifunction display (MFD); or
  • Other equipment as determined by the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development in consultation with the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.

Terms and Conditions

  • Interest rate will be fixed at 4.0%.
  • Maximum loan term is 10-years.
  • Borrower is responsible to pay all direct costs incurred in processing an application including the cost of obtaining an aircraft title report and any recording fees.

Fees

  • Application fee of $50.00.
  • Closing costs include aircraft title search and FAA recording fee.