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Sierra Vista Aero Association (SVAA)

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Announcements:

Empire Challenge *NEW

No APC meeting in August

Aircraft re-registration

Hangars available

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Announcements:

The big Empire Challenge Exercise is kicking off next week with advance activities starting this week. Officially it’s 2-13 Aug 2010. There will be increased activity in the vicinity of Hubbard and throughout the local area. Libby will put out additional NOTAMS reference this exercise. The primary times of operation will be 0600-1400L. Please check NOTAMS. If you have questions, please ask ATC. It is important to check NOTAMS.

FAA to require re-registration of aircraft. *NEW

*NO APC meeting in August.

* A/O JUNE 30th: Controllers will be required to issue explicit instructions to cross or hold short of each runway that intersects a taxi route.

"Taxi to" will no longer be used when issuing taxi instructions to an assigned take-off runway. (AOPA Video).

Instructions to cross a runway will be issued one at a time. Instructions to cross multiple runways will not be issued. An aircraft or vehicle must have crossed the previous runway before another runway crossing is issued.

This applies to any runway, including inactive or closed runways.

Changes will also be made to the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) and AIP to reflect the new procedures.

Never cross a hold line without explicit ATC instructions.
If in doubt ASK!

Reminder: You may not enter a runway unless you have been:

instructed to cross that specific runway;
cleared to take off from that runway; or
instructed to position and hold on that specific runway.

See https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2010/Jun/Runway_Crossing_Procedural_Change_FAAST_Blast.pdf for the Runway Safety notice. Click this next link for a video of the change. http://www.faa.gov/airports/runway_safety/news/current_events/taxi_to/media/TaxiTo_V3_3wPreloader.swf (You may have to copy and paste the links into your browser.)

For additional information, go to http://www.faa.gov/go/runwaysafety

Notice Number: NOTC2374

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There are hangars available. Contact Janet at the City- (520) 458-5775.

Word is that Libby Radar has experienced an increase in airspace violations of late, and that they will be reporting them. You'all be careful out there....

...And a similar problem with encroachment on R2310 near Florence. Message from PHX TRACON Graphic

**CAUTION** Check NOTAMS & ATIS (134.75) for changes! Updated 7/24/10

Runway 26 full length is now available.
All pilots should check NOTAMS, and ATIS prior to any operations at LAAF. There have been several instances of pilots busting the airspace, and causing dangerous situations while taxiing. (The Tower/Airspace may be made active at any time.) Libby AAF has gone to extended hours, to include weekends, please check NOTAMS and ATIS

SVMA / LAAF CONSTRUCTION (Click here for reference photo)< New Taxiway 'J' Alignment

Major Runway Work at KFHU, runway 12-30. Runway 12-30 is closed for resurfacing.

Ground traffic changes: (Taxiway G from the ramp to 26 is now closed). Please exercise caution and expect changes as this project moves to completion.

From the Libby AAF Manager (5/2/10):

Rwy 12/30 is CLOSED until 31 Jul 10

Rwy 03/21 is open along with Twy Juliet West of Twy Delta

Twy G is CLOSED until 31 Jul 10

Twy Juliet East of Twy Delta is CLOSED until 31 Jul 10

Twy Papa East of Twy Echo is CLOSED until 31 Jul 10

Construction Update: The City of Sierra Vista is working closely with the
contractor and the FAA to fix the stability issue of Rwy 12/30's subbase.
Thanks for your patience!

From the Terminal area, please taxi to Rwy 26 via Twy Delta. From the Delta Intersection, there is 8,000 ft remaining for Rwy 26 and 4,000 ft remaining for Rwy 08.

If there is an aircraft waiting at the Delta intersection, you may turn south onto Twy Delta, South of Rwy 26 and turn around on the Main Ramp to better accommodate your needs. Please contact Tower when they are operating."

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