Scandal Here in The East Valley or Just "The Mesa Way" ?????

Your MesaZona blogger picked up a free hardcopy of the East Valley Tribune yesterday on Main Street here in The New Urban Downtown Mesa -Great to see veteran reporter Gary Nelson, now a contributing writer, get back in-the-groove with all his years-long history publishing articles about what's going on here in Mesa and the East Valley - he knows the people and the region better than the new crop of reporters who sometimes get their news 'spoon-fed'.
TOP STORY
Bribe scandal dominates E. Valley, Three accused by grand jury have deep roots in region
By Gary Nelson EVT Sun 04 June 2017

The report starts off life this, apparently referencing Justice Delayed is Justice Denied - or mebbe not with this allegation about conduct five or six years ago when so much is going on right now with undisclosed details getting done by the Mesa City Council that involve mega-millions of dollars [See > Mesa City Council Study Session 01 June 2017]

"After years of shadowy suggestions that something might be rotten at the Arizona Corporation Commission, the first indictment boils down to something most people can understand: A bald-faced case of quid pro quo bribery.

The indictment, of course, is only a list of charges that must be proven in court by federal prosecutors. But it describes in detail a pattern of alleged criminal conduct in 2011 and 2012 involving prominent East Valley political and business figures – and is the latest allegation of wrongdoing by a troubled real estate developer and state regulatory officials.

Read more on the link below the headline above

THIS COULD BE A WHIRLWIND AND TORNADO that hits the generations-old political-private interests promoting the fast sprawl here in the East Valley

Gary Nelson's article throw some light on how this all works here in the East Valley, where politicians elected to public office have undisclosed business and/family interests [i.e. 'making money'] and undisclosed associations with real estate developers, public relations firms and lobbyists: for example Gary Pierce's wife Sherry [who owns a lobbying firm] is at the same time the $58,000-a-year deputy assistant to for U.S.  Congressman Andy Biggs - she held the same job with Matt Salmon when he was in Congress [Salmon and his wife Nancy operate a publish relations firm] .... Heads up and look into more

NEWS ALERT - United States Deploys Massive Apache Attack Helicopter To R...

Published on Jun 4, 2017

Views: 165

NEWS ALERT - United States Deploys Massive Apache Attack Helicopter To Romania

United States deployed massive Apache Attack Helicopter to Europe. Apache Attack Helicopters from the US Army's 1st Battalion, 3rd attack regiment land at a training ground near Cinsu in Romania after a long flight across Europe in support of Ex Noble Jump 2017.
A support convoy was there to meet them. Shots of Apaches landing and support convoy moving into position in open ground.
Earlier in March 2017, U.S. deployed similar force to Germany for combat aviation brigade training.
__________________________
COURTESY OF NATO & DOD

• Category

  • Travel & Events

AVIATION PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS @ PMGAA

Orlando, Florida (PRWEB) May 02, 2017

Aviation Performance Solutions (APS) announced May 2, 2017 at the World Aviation Training Conference and Tradeshow (WATS 2017) the official release of its Boeing Type-Specific Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) programs. Orlando, Florida (PRWEB) May 02, 2017

 

This APS Airline UPRT program has been vetted over 10 years in direct consultation with Boeing UPRT experts. This particular program is unique for APS in that APS deploys its Boeing type-specific UPRT instructor to the customers’ preferred training location globally.

“This new Boeing Type-specific upset training program has been in development for over a decade and is completely ready for mainstream airline training delivery,” says Paul BJ Ransbury, president of Aviation Performance Solutions. “Under the leadership of the APS Boeing UPRT Chief Instructor, Carbaugh, this program is fully comprehensive, in direct compliance with ICAO and Boeing UPRT guidance, and a truly incredible learning experience for all type-rated Boeing pilots. APS is committed to developing industry leading information, training resources and programs necessary to ultimately overcome aviation’s leading fatal threat to air safety, Loss of Control In-flight.” For more information: uprt.apstraining.com/airline/ 

Capt. Dave Carbaugh

APS Boeing Type-Specific UPRT Instructor

---

Dave has been a pilot for more than 40 years having flown a variety of aircraft.  After graduating from the Air Force Academy, he attended Air Force pilot training at the site of APS’s Arizona facility at Gateway Airport (formally Williams Air Force Base).  Graduating near the top of his class he was chosen to return as an instructor pilot.  He was an instructor, check airman, functional check pilot, and wing spin pilot flying the T-37, T-38, and F-5 during his tour culminating in being instructor pilot of the year.  His follow-on assignment was flying F-15 Eagles out of McChord AFB, Washington.  He later transitioned to the C-141 at McChord and was an aircraft commander, instructor pilot, and check airman flying worldwide missions including supporting the first Gulf War.

Source: APS Our Team 

 

Global Reach

http://apstraining.com/about/

APS is setting the new industry standard for UPRT through world-class leadership and the implementation of revolutionary training solutions across the globe. Recognized globally as subject matter experts in the field of UPRT and LOC-I, APS is the world’s most active UPRT provider with over 1,000 pilots trained every year. With a network of eleven dedicated UPRT aircraft and multiple advanced simulators at four locations on three continents, APS is truly a global UPRT provider.

Arizona, USA is the corporate headquarters of Aviation Performance Solutions (APS) as well as the largest training center in the APS network. All APS training locations offer identical quality-assured, standardized services. APS Arizona is located in Mesa in Phoenix’s Southeast Valley, which is ranked as the sunniest region in North America and, therefore, one of leaders in excellent visual flight rules (VFR) flying conditions. Mesa itself is one of the fastest growing cities in the valley with easy access to a diversity of accommodations, shopping, and entertainment.

• Located at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA)
• 300+ days of average sunshine per year
• Largest civilian fleet of dedicated upset training aircraft in one location
• Fly over the beautiful Sonoran Desert
• Home to Cessna and Embraer Service Centers

APS Arizona is a featured tenant of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA). In addition to being just a 40-minute drive from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, KIWA itself is served by Allegiant Airlines operating to and from a variety of locations throughout the United States.

Serviced by three 9,000’+ runways, KIWA supports several major flight schools, including the University of North Dakota, Arizona State University, and all Airline Transport Pilots (ATP) in addition to APS.
Occasioned by regular military traffic, the airport has booming fixed-base flight operations, a transient ramp, flight line cafe, and corporate jet services. The training airspace used by APS Arizona is just a short three minute flight from the airport where the APS team enjoys designated operating airspace outside of Class B airspace and deconfliction from the busy operations of both KIWA and Sky Harbor Airport.

MORE ABOUT AVIATION PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS

Aviation Performance Solutions LLC (APS), headquartered at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona, trains thousands of professional pilots and instructors in comprehensive upset prevention and recovery training skill development.

APS provides integrated LOC-I solutions via industry-leading computer-based, on-aircraft (jet and piston), and full-flight simulator upset prevention & recovery training (UPRT). All training is in full compliance with the Airplane Upset Recovery Training Aid, FAA Advisory Circular 120-109A on Stall and Stick Pusher Training, ICAO Manual on Aeroplane Upset Prevention and Recovery Training, IATA Guidance Material and Best Practices for the Implementation of Upset Prevention and Recovery Training, and the FAA Advisory Circular 120-111 on Upset Prevention and Recovery Training.

APS is the only Part 141 Flight School certified in the delivery of complete upset prevention & recovery, stall/spin and instrument upset recovery training courses worldwide. With additional training locations in Dallas (USA), The Netherlands (Europe), Saudi Arabia (Middle East) and military division in Dothan (USA), APS provides global access to the highest quality upset prevention and recovery training available. http://www.apstraining.com.

 

 

 

Notification of Federal Stay | Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Rules

Dear Interested Party,

On May 31, 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency administratively stayed the federal rules requiring new emission guidelines and New Source Performance Standards for municipal solid waste landfills in their entirety for 90 days. These federal rules were previously promulgated at 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Cf and 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart XXX. Before the federal stay, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) amended R18-2-731 and R18-2-901 to incorporate by reference subparts Cf and XXX. ADEQ held a public comment period and hearing on these amendments and a proposed Clean Air Act Section 111(d) state plan on May 15, 2017. ADEQ appreciates the input received from stakeholders. Due to the federal stay, ADEQ has suspended work on the rule amendments and the 111(d) plan until further notice. ADEQ will keep stakeholders informed throughout this process.For more information, access the stay notice (82 FR 24878) on regulations.gov >

---

For questions or more information, please contact:Natalie Muilenberg

Supervisor, Planning Unit, Air Quality Improvement Planning Section

(602) 771-1089 or nm3@azdeq.gov

---

Accessibility
To request an aid or service or to obtain this information in a different format contact: Ph 602-771-2215 | TTY/TTD Services: 7-1-1 | Email > 

U.S. INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES April 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AT 8:30 A.M. EDT, Friday, June 2, 2017

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that the goods and services deficit was $47.6 billion in April, up $2.3 billion from $45.3 billion in March, revised.

April exports were $191.0 billion, $0.5 billion less than March exports. April imports were $238.6 billion, $1.9 billion more than March imports.
The full text of the release on BEA's Web site can be found at www.bea.gov/newsreleases/international/trade/tradnewsrelease.htm 

The April increase in the goods and services deficit reflected an increase in the goods deficit
of $2.3 billion to $68.4 billion and a decrease in the services surplus of less than $0.1 billion
to $20.8 billion.
Year-to-date, the goods and services deficit increased $22.1 billion, or 13.4 percent, from the same
period in 2016. Exports increased $44.3 billion or 6.1 percent. Imports increased $66.4 billion or 7.5 percent.
Goods by Selected Countries and Areas:
Monthly – Census Basis (Exhibit 19)

• The April figures show surpluses, in billions of dollars, with South and Central America ($2.7),Hong Kong ($2.0), Singapore ($0.9), Brazil ($0.3), and United Kingdom ($0.2).
• Deficits were recorded, in billions of dollars, with China ($32.1), European Union ($13.2), Mexico ($6.4),Germany ($5.5), Japan ($5.0), Italy ($3.0), Canada ($2.6), India ($1.6), South Korea ($1.5),Taiwan ($1.3), France ($1.2), OPEC ($1.1), and Saudi Arabia ($0.2).

   * The deficit with Italy increased $1.0 billion to $3.0 billion in April. Exports decreased
     $0.2 billion to $1.4 billion and imports increased $0.8 billion to $4.4 billion.
   * The deficit with France increased $1.0 billion to $1.2 billion in April. Exports decreased
     $0.7 billion to $2.6 billion and imports increased $0.2 billion to $3.7 billion.

Goods and Services by Selected Countries and Areas:
Quarterly – Balance of Payments Basis (Exhibit 20)

• The first quarter figures show surpluses, in billions of dollars, with South and Central America ($19.5), Hong Kong ($10.0), Brazil ($6.5), Singapore ($5.1), and United Kingdom ($3.2).
• Deficits were recorded, in billions of dollars, with China ($81.9), European Union ($24.2), Mexico ($17.7), Germany ($17.2), Japan ($14.3), Italy ($7.3), India ($6.1), South Korea ($3.8), France ($2.8), Taiwan ($2.2), Canada ($1.2), Saudi Arabia ($0.5), and OPEC ($0.2).

   * The deficit with China increased $4.2 billion to $81.9 billion in the first quarter. Exports
     increased $0.6 billion to $45.4 billion and imports increased $4.8 billion to $127.3 billion.

   * The balance with Saudi Arabia shifted from a surplus of $2.0 billion to a deficit of $0.5
     billion in the first quarter. Exports decreased $0.2 billion to $6.6 billion and imports
     increased $2.3 billion to $7.1 billion.
 

Better Weather Reporting Watching The Earth

Tropical Low Moves into the Gulf of Mexico

Published on Jun 3, 2017

Views: 15,010

Multiple Hurricane Links at http://www.BPEarthWatch.Com

CHINA'S MASSIVE WARSHIP OF THE FUTURE CAN HIDE UNDER WATER || WARTHOG 2017

High-Speed Wave that can operate in different modes

Published on Jun 4, 2017

Views: 291

China has begun developing a massive warship with the potential to carry hundreds of guided missiles and to be partially or completely submerged under water to avoid detection