Phoenix TRACON (P50)

Phoenix TRACON (P50) member and National Legislative Committee (NLC) Western Pacific Region (NWP) Rep David Skarphol recently attended an event with Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema. “When I saw her, she immediately told me she had a […]

With the return of in-person NATCA Academy training courses this year and the influx of many new FacReps and other local e-board members, members of the National Training Committee (NTC) conducted a class last week in […]

Since it started nearly 60 years ago, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh has become the world’s largest and greatest aviation celebration and air show. In late July, a team of NATCA members once again volunteered their time at this event to represent […]

NATCA/FAA career: Falcon Field Tower (FFZ), Phoenix TRACON (P50) Born and raised, other places of living: Born Sioux Falls, S.D.; raised in Fargo, N.D. Education: University of North Dakota. Family: My wife and two daughters. Q: […]

NATCAvists across the country met with congressional representatives this week. Billings Tower/TRACON (BIL) hosted Senator Jon Tester, D-Mont., this week. NATCA member Jason Bigler accompanied him on the tour. The Senator is a major supporter of […]

During Facility Rep and State Coordinator training, NATCA in Washington (NiW) attendees reviewed the roles and responsibilities of legislative reps within NATCA’s legislative structure. One of the instructors was David Skarphol, Phoenix TRACON Facility Legislative Representative, […]