Welcome to the Alaska Airmen Association
Protecting, Preserving, and Promoting General Aviation since 1951.
A voice for you.
With more licensed pilots per capita than any state in the union, the Airmen includes over 2,000 members, one of the largest General Aviation communities in the country. Our mission is to promote aviation, enhance safety and support initiatives that benefit pilots and our growing aviation community. Whether you’re a veteran pilot or just discovered a passion for aviation, the Alaska Airmen Association is proud to welcome new members who share the wonders of flight in the Last Frontier!
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News & Updates
Renew your IA at the Airmen Headquarters!
Posted: 2/28/19
Alaska Airmen’s Association is one of the places to renew your IA this March!
Due to the lapse in government funding, the originally scheduled Inspector Authorization (IA) Renewal Seminar was cancelled. To assist individuals looking to renew their IA, the Airmen Association has partnered with the FAAST Team!
To renew your IA, bring your completed FAA Form 8610-1 and a Pilot Bill of Rights to the Alaska Airmen’s building. If you do not have these forms, we will have them available.
Renewal days each Wednesday in March 9am to 12 noon.
FAA contacts:
Kyle Weinzirl 271-7019
Mike Yorke 271-5908
Elmendorf TFR - February 28th
Posted: 2/26/19
See attachments for details.
* ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CONSULT ATC FREQUENCIES FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION.
Alaska to Russia 2019 VFR Group Meeting
Posted: 2/22/19
Airmen members Dan Billman and Marshall Severson provided a group briefing on how to fly to Russia for the group flight tentatively scheduled to depart Nome on June 23 and return June 27.
If you are interested in taking part of this journey, you can contact Marshall Severson at: severso@cs.com
You may view the presentation slides below:
FAA Makes Major Drone ID Marking Change
Posted: 2/13/19
The Federal Aviation Administration has a new rule requiring small drone owners to display the FAA-issued registration number on an outside surface of the aircraft.
The rule is effective on February 23. The markings must be in place for any flight after that date.
Anchorage Aviation Film Festival
Posted: 2/12/19
The Alaska Moving Image Preservation Association is hosting an Aviation Film Festival at the Bear Tooth Theatrepub on April 30th!
Tickets for the event will be available for purchase March 19th on the web below:
FAI Eastside Master Plan Update Open House No. 2
Posted: 2/8/19
In an effort to establish a shared vision for the Eastside of the Fairbanks I nternationa I Airport, the Fairbanks International Airport (FAI} is hosting the second public open house on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a presentation at 6 p.m., at the Fairbanks Pipeline Training Center, located at 3605 Cartwright Court.
FAI FAA Safety Team Cancels Events
Posted: 1/16/19
Due to a lapse in Federal Government funding, the Fairbanks FAA Safety Team cancelled the following seminars and events:
- Wednesday, January 23 – CFI Meeting; Fairbanks FSDO
- Friday, January 25 – IA Seminar; UAF Wood Center and ALL broadcasted locations
- Saturday, January 26 – Mini Expo; UAF Hangar
- Saturday, March 2 – Super Cub Seminar; UAF Wood Center
As new event dates are established, they will be posted on www.faasafety.gov
Members: Read the Jan - Mar Transponder!
Posted: 1/16/19
The January - March 2019 Transponder Issue has just been released! Members may access the latest issue by logging in below and accessing the resource center located on the left navigation bar.
Advocating For You!
Posted: 1/3/2018
The Airmen have been busy advocating on your behalf!
Access our latest advocacy report below and read about current hot issues; including FAA Order 8100.19, GPS Jamming, Anchorage/Fairbanks sectional errors, and many more.
Earthquake Video
Posted: 12/4/18
One of the high definition Security Cameras installed at the Airmen Headquarters captured the moment Anchorage was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake on Friday, November 30th.
2019 Great Alaska Aviation Gathering
Posted: 11/25/18
Registration for the 2019 Great Alaska Aviation Gathering is open, and booths are going quick!
Visit our Great Alaska Aviation Gathering website below to learn more about our show and to register as an exhibitor.
