Phoenix TRACON (P50) Archives

NLC NWP Rep Skarphol Meets with Arizona Senator Sinema and Congressman Stanton

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 […]

Training Class Prepares Academy Instructors

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 […]

Sept. 8, 2017 // Member Focus: David Skarphol, P50

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: […]

Aug. 18, 2017 // Legislative Meetings Recap

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 […]

Aug. 4, 2017 // NiW Workshop Recap: Facility Legislative Rep and State Coordinator Training and Building a Stronger Bench

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, […]

Aug. 4, 2017 // Photo Album: Wisconsin, Seattle, Denver, Southern California, D.C., Oklahoma City, Phoenix: Places NATCA is Making a Difference Across the Country This Week

NATCA brothers and sisters volunteered for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh again this year, educating pilots and future aviation safety professionals about air traffic control. NATCA member Grant Anderson spent the final days of his nearly three-decade-career in […]