If anyone remembers Captain Vestal, I am interested in hearing your stories! I am John Vestal Witte, Captain Vestals grandson who helped him tow gliders, scout sign in the area, and generally have fun! God bless all you "Sky Jockeys"! To the late, great, Captain L.H. Vestal! (He soloed in 1929, and flew all his days!)

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education Important Change to CONUS Text Area Forecasts (FAs) Notice Number: NOTC7226 What:  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) have been working jointly to retire the six (6) CONUS text FAs, while also directing users to utilize finer resolution graphical and digital weather forecast products. Why:  The CONUS FAs (c. 1940) are a suite of products that cover very large geographical areas, have limited text size, cannot account for certain meteorological conditions and are updated only three times a day.  Several NWS digital and graphical products are available today that provide the same weather forecast information found in the CONUS FA, but with much finer resolution in both space and time.  These digital and graphical products provide users much improved weather forecast information. When:  A transition period of three (3) months begins July 10, where all the NWS products will be available. Production of the CONUS text FAs will cease October 10. Where:  Only the CONUS FAs are affected.  Other (off-CONUS) FAs will continue to be produced, until further notice. The Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) can be accessed at:  https://www.aviationweather.gov/gfa PowerPoint slides with additional information are available at:  https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/libview_normal.aspx?id=132160 For additional details, please contact: FAA:       Mr. Michael ‘Pat’ Murphy NextGen Aviation Weather Division 1250 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20025 (202) 267-2788 Michael.Murphy@faa.gov

You have asked us to notify you when a seminar is scheduled that meets your criteria. The following seminar may be of interest to you: "Hot Weather Flying" Topic: This seminar will present the dangers and solutions to hot weather flying in Arizona. On Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 09:00 Mountain Daylight Time Location: CAE Oxford Aviation Academy 5010 E. Falcon Dr Mesa, AZ 85215 Select Number: WP0776776 Description: Flying in Arizona's Summer's can be brutal.  This seminar aims to give you a solid understanding of some of the dangers of flying in AZ Summers.  We will review some case studies, discuss some areas of human physiology and ways to prevent yourself from falling prey to AZ's heat. To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here . The sponsor for this seminar is: FAASTeam The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the 'Contact Information' area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services. The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs:Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit Click here to view the WINGS help page Invite a fellow pilot to the next WINGS Safety Seminar in your area. https://www.FAASafety.gov/include/lookandfeel/images/email/spacer.gif FAASafety.gov