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Hello, aviation weather wizards. Here is an update on the upcoming FPAW Steering Committee (SC) elections.

We have 10 candidates for six openings – that is the good news. The not quite as good news is that, right now, we have only one candidate for two Regulators & Standards openings.

So, here are my questions:

• Have you ever served on and have experience with ICAO, RTCA, ASTM, SAE or EuroCAE committees that covered aviation weather topics?
• Have you ever conducted research that led to the development of aviation weather standards?
• Have you ever participated in the development of processes that have dependencies on aviation weather information?

If you can answer “Yes” to one, two or all three of these questions, you are likely qualified to represent the Regulators & Standards community on the FPAW SC. But, to get your name on the ballot, you have to provide an expression of interest email to Matthias (msteiner@ucar.edu) and me (mfronzak@mitre.org), along with a current C/V, by COB EDT this coming Friday, 8-22-25.

Please note that there are basically no restrictions on who can apply, other than you must be a Friend and Partner in Aviation Weather. You can live in France, Australia, Taiwan or Bolivia – we don’t care, as long as you’re willing to be the best advocate of aviation weather possible.

So, keep those cards and letters (AKA, emails) coming our way.

Matt Fronzak
FPAW Co-Chair

P.S. Spoiler alert! FPAW is in the process of taking steps to add a new class of member to the FPAW SC. If you want a hint, take a look at the makeup of the AMS Aviation, Range and Aerospace Meteorology (ARAM) committee, with which both Matthias and I are very, very familiar . 

Good evening to you, aviation weather stakeholders. (Or is it steak holders? I guess it depends on what you had for dinner. In my case, it would be meatloaf holder.)

FPAW established and elected its first Steering Committee (SC) three years ago. The final group of four inaugural FPAW SC members will be cycling off the committee on September 30th. Combining them with openings created when two of our members were (reluctantly) forced to withdraw from the FPAW SC mid-term, we will have SIX (6) available slots to be filled six weeks from now.

I have mostly good news to pass along, namely that we have (overall) more candidates than we have openings (hooray for choice!). However, when we look at the nominees from a constituency standpoint, we're still short one Regulators (and Standards and/or Policy Development) representative. So, if you feel that you have what it takes in your C/V to represent this stakeholder category, or for that matter any of the other three groups (Users, Providers, RED & Academicians), and would like to be considered for a three-year term on the FPAW SC starting on October 1, 2025, throw your name in the hat (or hat in the ring)!

Here's how you do it. You send an email to Matthias (msteiner@ucar.edu) and me (mfronzak@mitre.org) expressing your interest. Attached to the email should be a C/V. That's it. Piece of cake.

Now for the kicker. You need to do so by COB EDT Friday, August 22, 2025, so that I can get ballots prepared and sent to the current FPAW SC, who will do the selecting, in a timely manner.

OK?

Friday, August 22, 2025. Step up. Be there or be square.

Matt Fronzak
FPAW Co-Chair

Good evening, aviation weather enthusiasts.

More clarity has been added to the high-level agenda for the Fall 2025 FPAW Meeting. And, in just a short period of time, I anticipate that we'll have a detailed agenda posted for you to see, one that includes speakers, topics, panels, all the details.

But, don't let that be your decision point. This is going to be an absolute must-attend FPAW meeting, and preferably (for you, not for me) in-person.

So, don't wait, don't hesitate, register for the meeting here. And mark your attendance, if at all possible, in-person. You won't regret it, I promise.

Matt Fronzak
FPAW Co-Chair

P.S. This is three newsletters/emails in four days, clearly a record!

Hello, all.

I must say that the Fall 2025 FPAW Meeting is shaping up to be one of the best we've ever had. The meeting theme, Sensing and Observing the Atmosphere, is totally in sync with our hosts at Campbell Scientific. And the presenters and panelists, and layout and flow of the meeting, is absolutely getting me excited! We've had such great meetings over the last 12-18 months, and yet I think this one is poised to raise the bar to yet a new level!

Now, this will be a great meeting for all participants, in-person and virtual. However, it strikes me that the in-person attendees are going to afford themselves a significant bonus, through the face-to-face activities (e.g., Dirty Data Mixer, Recognizing True Aviation Weather Leadership Session, Post-Meeting Tours of Campbell Scientific and FPAW Dinner at Prodigy Brewing) that just won't be available for virtual participants.

Regardless of which way you decide to engage, register. Register. Let us know that you're planning to participate in the stimulating, educational conversations that will undoubtedly take place from October 7-9, 2025 in Logan, UT at Campbell Scientific.

Oh, did I mention that it doesn't cost anything to attend? All you have to do is get to Logan, UT and you're good to go!

Matt Fronzak
FPAW Co-Chair

P.S. If you want to help steer the best Aviation Weather industry group in the world, see yesterday's newsletter and throw your name in the FPAW SC nomination hat! 

Good evening, aviation weather wonks (and I use that term most lovingly),

On September 30, 2025, the terms of four (4) FPAW Steering Committee (SC) members will end. Combined with the two FPAW SC members who had to withdraw in term, that means there will be SIX (6) openings available on the FPAW SC: two (2) representing the Regulators constituency, two (2) representing the Users constituency, one (1) representing the Providers constituency and one (1) representing the RED/Academia constituency.

So far, we have had three new (not currently on the FPAW SC) folks, one (1) representing Users and two (2) representing RED/Academia, say that they'd like to be considered for selection. That means that we're still looking for at least two (2) Regulators reps, one (1) more Users rep, and one (1) Providers rep to throw their names in the hat (or is it hats in the ring?).

If you have found FPAW to be the stimulating, energizing Aviation Weather organization that I think it is, and would like to help guide it toward whatever place it needs to be in the near future, then I would STRONGLY encourage you to submit your name to be considered for a three-year term on the FPAW SC starting on October 1, 2025.

OK, now that you're really jazzed up and want to know how to do it, here's the answer. It's easy.

Send an email to me (mfronzak@mitre.org) and my esteemed colleague, friend and FPAW Co-Chair Matthias Steiner (msteiner@ucar.edu) by August 31, 2025. Tell us you want to be added to the upcoming FPAW SC ballot, identify the constituency you feel qualified to represent, and attach a C/V. That's it. You can do that in your sleep.

I look forward to seeing my Inbox flooded with expressions of FPAW SC interest!

Matt Fronzak
FPAW Co-Chair

P.S. I have just updated the high-level agenda for the Fall 2025 FPAW Meeting. I know I'm biased, but this is going to be a BANGER (I think that's a British phrase) of a meeting, one you will want to attend IN-PERSON if at all possible. So, don't wait, don't hesitate, go to https://fpaw.aero/events/2025/fpaw-2025-fall-meeting, take a peek at the updated agenda and register!

Good evening, fellow FPAW fans.

I'm happy to announce that a draft, high-level agenda for the Fall 2025 FPAW Meeting at Campbell Scientific in Logan, UT from October 7-9, 2025 has been posted on the meeting web page. It's going to be an excellent, exciting and energetic three days of conversation, debate and idea exchange.

I'm also pleased to advise that registration for the meeting is now officially open, and that the registration form can also be found on the meeting web page. Do hurry and get signed up - the number two registration position is open for the taking (I already registered, so position #1 is already taken).

Matt Fronzak
FPAW Co-Chair

Good evening, fellow aviation weather enthusiasts.

We know it's been several months since we've updated you on what's going on in the world of aviation weather and FPAW. So, without further ado, let's break that silence and let you know what's happening!

1. The Fall 2025 FPAW Meeting is shaping up to be, dare we say, a real barn-burner, can't-afford-to-miss event. Why, you ask?
   * It's going to be held at Campbell Scientific in gorgeous, mountainous Logan, UT where, in early October, it could be either perfect hiking season OR perfect skiing season. Somebody make a fearless long-range forecast!
   * It's going to be focused on topics related to our location (hint - Campbell makes weather sensing/observation instruments).
   * It should include some interesting and necessary conversations about long-held aviation weather standards (METARs, anyone?).
   * There may be a long-distance (maybe halfway across the world?) presenter sharing their knowledge with us.
   * And how about, just to spice things up, some rip-roaring FPAW organizational changes.
    
2. Speaking of FPAW organizational changes in general, and the FPAW Steering Committee (SC) in particular, we recently lost one FPAW SC member in-term (Marilyn Pearson, representing the Regulators constituency), have another whose external obligations are likely to result in another in-term resignation in the very near future, and will have four members whose terms expire at the end of September. We don't know how to say this any more plainly: if you've ever thought about throwing your name in the FPAW Steering Committee hat, NOW IS THE TIME! There could be as many as SIX (6) available opportunities for folks who are passionate about aviation weather to join and help guide the BEST aviation weather industry group in the world.  

We expect to have a high-level agenda for the Fall 2025 FPAW Meeting posted by the end of this week on the meeting web page, where detailed logistics information is already posted. We will send out a reminder when the draft agenda goes live.

Stay tuned!

Matt Fronzak and Matthias Steiner
FPAW Co-Chairs