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FPAW colleagues,

We wanted to share with you an op-ed in support of NCAR that our friends at Campbell Scientific recently published in the Deseret News (Utah's largest newspaper). Matt and I worked with FPAW member and Campbell Scientific Director of Business Development, Jesse Heers, to provide some aviation-specific insights which they were able to incorporate into the article.

https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2026/02/15/protect-national-center-for-atmospheric-research-utah-safety/

We also met recently with External Engagement / Media Relations folks at UCAR and NCAR to strategize how best to advocate for continued NCAR support from the broader FPAW community. We are in the process of compiling some additional resources, which we look forward to sharing with you all in a future newsletter very soon.

Thanks,

Nathan Polderman and Matt Fronzak

FPAW Co-Chairs

Good evening, aviation weather enthusiasts.

Nathan and I are pleased to advise that the Draft High Level Agenda for the Spring 2026 FPAW Meeting is now available on the meeting web page. Please spend a few minutes reviewing the meeting topics, and start making plans to join us IN-PERSON in Stillwater, OK in April. 

We'll be adding details to the meeting itself, and to meeting logistics, in the coming days. Meanwhile, if you think you have what it takes to add value as a presenter or panelist, reach out to the Session Leads/Co-Leads and let them know that you're ready to take the discussion to a whole new level.

All the best,

Matt Fronzak and Nathan Polderman
FPAW Co-Chairs