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Columns
6 Altantic Flyer Awards Flight Schools 11 Sal’s Law by Sal Lagonia, Esq. 12 Air-to-Ground by Rose Marie Kern
Features
Private ● Corporate ● Commercial FBO’s ● Flight Schools
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Oshkosh Ski-Plane Fly-In
8 Patty Wagstaff Aerobatics CFI 10 New T-34 for CAF, by Michel Cote 11 DVD Review: The Bob Hoover Project
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14 Checkpoints & Classifieds 15 Aviation Crossword About The Cover – Patty Wagstaff has been amazing crowds with her Aerobatic performances for 30-years and has no established the Patty Wagstaff Aerobatics School in St. Augustine, FL. Atlantic Flyer interviewed the airshow star to learn more about her new training center.
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EAA Oshkosh- Ski-Plane Fly-In
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undreds of pilots and aviation enthusiasts attended this year’s EAA Ski-Plane Fly-In held on February 7, 2015 at EAA’s Pioneer Field in Oshkosh, WI. The event attracted more than two dozen aircraft from a variety of neighboring states. Despite marginal VFR conditions, the event was well attended by both pilots and spectators. Crowds lined up on the runway’s edge to watch Piper Cubs, Aeroncas, Cessnas and other skiequipped aircraft utilize the lightly snowcovered field. EAA’s Fred Stadler was pleased by the turnout saying “The crowd
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was certainly the largest I’ve seen at this event, and they seemed to have a good time. All in all, a very successful event!” In addition to flying, participants gathered in adjacent hangars to enjoy refreshments, hangar talk and family activities. EAA reported they served more than 160 pounds of chili, broccoli cheese soup, cake and beverages for donations. The gathering was successful in bringing together a diverse group of people eager to brave the cold and enjoy this unique mid-winter happening. In attendance were ski-plane pilots, families with
young children, standard-gear pilots that landed at Wittman Field and other likeminded aviation fans. A number of pilot groups, including the Midwest Ski Planes, organized through Facebook to spur attendance and posted photos/videos on social media sites to mark the occasion. Atlantic Flyer’s publisher Brian Columbus attended the event and interviewed a number of pilots and spectators, including David A. of Forest Lake, MN. Dave flew his orange 1964 Maule M-4 into the event and topped of his airplane with AvGas before heading back home. “It’s an honor
to land at Pioneer Field” said this 4-time attendee. He has been flying for 11 years – 7 of which have been on skis. Dave seemed typical, if there is such a thing, of the midwestern pilots participating in the event. He typically flies 40-80 hrs per year in his own aircraft. When asked why he flies, Dave responded “It’s something I always wanted to do, but didn’t have the time or money when I was younger. I jumped at the opportunity as soon as I could and have no plans of ever stopping.” In that way, I guess Dave is typical of all pilots.
‘Wicked Brutal’ Winter of 2015 Freezes New England
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he Winter of 2015 will go down in the record books as one of the worst weather seasons in the history of New England. Although a ‘wicked brutal’ winter is nothing new to Airports along the entire eastern seaboard, this year’s extreme conditions put a damper on general aviation operations and related businesses. Among the worst hit areas was metropolitan Boston. According to the National Weather Service, the 20142015 Winter season ranks as Boston’s snowiest on record with over 100″ of accumulated snow. February was the worst month on record with over 64.8″ of snow beating the previous record set in 2005 by more than 20″. Snow was not the only factor as both low temperatures hovering near zero and peak winds of more than 30kts were near standard conditions throughout the month of February. New Bedford Regional Airport (KEWB), located 40 miles south of Boston’s Logan International, employed a fleet of trucks, snow plows and blowers to clear rapidly accumulating snow on airport runways, taxiways and ramps, not to mention parking facilities and driveways. Snow removal at airports is not only time consuming and labor intensive, but also requires a good amount of space planning. For example, Runway 14-32 at New Bedford is 150′ wide by 5,000′ long with 6 taxiway intersections and the equally sized perpendicular 05-23 runway. Imagine the needs to clear 30″ of fresh snow that had fallen
in a single 24-hour period. It requires some heavy duty equipment run by a dedicated staff with knowledge and a desire to wrestle Mother Nature. In addition the area FBO’s, general aviation related businesses also felt weather’s sting. The Airport Grille at KEWB was forced to close a number of days in February, reduce it’s hours of business and reschedule events to cope with the extreme conditions. Beverly Municipal Airport (KBVY), located just 8 miles northeast of Logan Int’l had it’s own share of weather difficulties. Airport Manager Bob Mezzetti described the situation as “unprecedented” in over the past 40 years. “We experienced four major storms and blizzards and had to close the airport on a number of days.” Mezzetti estimates that they received over 100″ of snow this season which is almost double the typical season. He employed a lean staff of 2 full-time and 3 part-time employees to handle the daunting task of clearing hard surfaces. According to Wendy Beard, Operations Manager at the Beverly Flight Center, the flight school experienced a substantial decline in business saying “At times we saw winds at 34 kts gusting to 60kts. The weather definitely affected our business and client’s flying schedules. It was probably the lowest amount of activity in my 28 years here on the field. It was just terrible!” Her staff struggled to keep their aircraft and office dug out from 8-10′ tall snow banks and worked in conjunction with other businesses to keep things moving out at the airport. Needless to say, New England residents are happy to be on the brink of Spring and there none more pleased to be thawing out than local aviators.
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Nassau Flyers has a unique fleet of 20 training aircraft including a Tecnam light sport, Cessnas, Pipers, Cirrus SR-20/22’s and even Husky’s (seen here over NYC’s Central Park) which are used for tail wheel training.
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Outstanding Flight Schools for 2015 As part of the Atlantic Flyer Awards series, we invited our readers to submit their nominations for “Outstanding Flight School” in our February issue and online. We received an outpouring of responses nominating Part 61 & 141 schools from Maine to Florida. We are pleased to recognize several of the nominees and highlight their efforts to sustain and grow the pilot population.
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assau Flyers, Inc. is a Part 61 flight school based at Republic Airport (KFRG) in Farmingdale, NY. Founded in 1967, Nassau Flyers has been providing flight training services for nearly fifty years. Located approximately 35 miles east of Manhattan, Nassau caters to a variety of student profiles including young professionals, career executives and empty-nesters interested in achieving their aviation dreams. Like many other flight schools, Nassau recruits students via traditional marketing, client referrals, social media and discounted introductory flights. Prospective students are then paired with one of Nassau’s six full-time or numerous part-time instructors with a compatible demeanor and lesson schedule. While this sounds like a typical operation, Nassau’s approach to training is anything but typical. Sean Stefanak, NFI’s Chief Pilot, explained their approach. “We have a customized
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curriculum developed to make every lesson different by using scenario-based training. Instead of having students just accumulate time, we make almost every flight a mission. One day the scenario is a business trip and the next maybe a lunch date.” This approach seems to be working as students have described lessons “fresh” and they “love the new experiences” each lesson provides. NFI focuses on a “learner-centered” philosophy that attempts to meet the specific needs of each student. For example, before starting a private pilot program, Nassau encourages students to “try 3-5 different planes to find what’s comfortable to them. From those experiences, they can choose a specific platform that best meets their flying goals,” explained Stefanak. These tactics have helped NFI reduced drop-out rates and keep student pilots engaged in the right aircraft with appropriate avionics,
performance characteristics and pricing to fit their flying goals. Nassau Flyers is exceptional in the numerous ways they serve their clients. NFI is a certified Cirrus Training Center, offers club memberships with reduced rates and has an extensive in-house pilot shop. Training options include instruction for private pilot certificates, commercial certificates, instrument ratings, CFI’s, complex, high-performance, multi-engine and even tail-wheel endorsements. Their expansive fleet includes light sport and basic Cessna options up to SR-22’s with 3D synthetic vision and FIKI capabilities. Nassau also offers a full-motion RedBird FMX simulator, manages approximately 15 privately owned aircraft for clients and operates charters throughout the East
Coast. These capabilities offer expansive service options that allow Nassau to be a one-stop-shop for their clients whom frequently start out at NFI as student and ultimately become recurrent private pilot clients as either renters or leasebackowners. Nassau goes above and beyond to further aviation through community programs such as their aerospace classes at Long Beach High School and aircraft provision to West Point’s USMA Flying Club. But above all, Nassau Flyers excels at meeting the educational goals of their students by providing exceptional instruction tailored to each student pilot. Therefore, it is our pleasure to name Nassau Flyers honoree of Atlantic Flyer’s 2015 Award for Outstanding Flight School.
Aeroventure Institute
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eroventure Institute, formerly known as Worcester Flight Academy, is a family-owned flight school located midway between Boston, MA & Hartford, CT. CEO George Allen, a second generation aviation professional, founded the business in 2009 and relocated the school to Southbridge Airport (3B0) in 2014. The Institute places more emphasis on education than traditional Part 61 flight schools. They offer regular ground school sessions, high school/college credits through the UMASS Central STEM network, Professional Aviator Cadet Academy for high school students (provides 6 college credit hours through Adams State University) and even
a B.S. in Aviation Science in conjunction with Utah Valley University. According to George Allen “Aviation requires a fundamental understanding of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). Our goal at Aeroventure Institute is to connect the dots between STEM education and flight training.” This is accomplished through both traditional flight training and community outreach programs. The Institute has partnered with David Clark, Jet Blue and Worcester’s Ecotarium to reach these goals. Aeroventure operates a well-equipped fleet including a Cessna 152, Cherokee 140 and two C-172’s.
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iedmont Flight Training is a Part 141 school located in Winston-Salem, NC (KINT) that focuses on “keeping students motivated to complete their training.” They offer a full complement of training aircraft ranging from C-172’s and PA-28’s up to a Piper Seneca for multi-engine training. Piedmont’s personal touch enables students to succeed in their aviation pursuits. Sandy Symmes of PFT stated
“Our basic philosophy has always been to encourage safety and teach proficiency. A good pilot is one that is forever learning.” This philosophy seems to resonate with their students. One student provided a strong testimonial stating “I feel like everyone (at Piedmont) has taken an interest in me and has provided me with all the help and courtesy in my quest for private pilot certification.”
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merson Aviation offers “personalized flight training” according to owner and CFI David Emerson. Based at Laconia Airport (KLCI) in Gilford, NH, Emerson’s Part 61 flight school operates a small yet well-upgraded fleet of aircraft including a PA-28, C-172 with a Garmin 530 Nav/ Com, C-172-SP with a G-1000 Suite and a Piper Seneca with dual Garmin 430/530
units. Emerson received the highest number of nominations and supporting customer feedback which is a testament to customer satisfaction. One student said, “Their friendly and professional staff, made me feel right at home from the moment I walked in the door. Excellence is the standard here and Emerson Aviation is a flight school of the highest caliber.”
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ilgrim Aviation provides flight training services at three airports in Massachusetts (KPYM, KHYA, KACK) and at Nashua Airport (KASH) in New Hampshire. Marketing Director Matt Graves feels that “Pilgrim has been a very successful flight school because we focus on the instructor-student relationship.” Pilgrim operates a Part 61 school including their exclusive Cessna Pilot Center in Plymouth, MA. Their fleet of more than a dozen training aircraft include a modern light sport Cessna 162, basic C-152s, varied Cessna Skyhawk models, Piper Warriors/Archer/Arrow and a
300-hp Cherokee Six. Some of the unique features of their operation are their college credit program through Daniel Webster College and Caribbean adventure training. They even often a free ground school usually held on evenings over 13-week period. Pilgrim’s focus on their students is certainly evident to their clients: “I spent most weekends working with my instructor towards my private pilot’s certificate. His enthusiasm never wavered and his knowledge of aviation and diligent work ethic resulted with me passing my check ride.” AvGas
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orthampton Aeronautics could be described as your classic grassroots breeding ground for new pilots. Located at Northampton Airport (7B2) in central Massachusetts, this Part 61 flight school offers a full range of flight training options from sport pilot up to CFII/MEI/ATP ratings. For the past ten years they have helped hundreds of local residents achieve multiple ratings and endorsements. Although they benefit from a strategic location near multiple universities (UMASS Amherst, Smith College, etc.) and numerous population
centers, Northampton’s success as a flight school is deeply rooted in community outreach programs. Each summer they offer aviation summer camps for youngsters which helps plant the seeds for the next generation of aviators. In addition, their “Wheels to Wings” program provides flight training for people with physical disabilities. Northampton’s fleet includes affordable options like the Flight Design CLTS light sport ($90/hr) up to a Beechcraft Duchess ($235/hr) for multiengine training.
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training. “We offer instruction, that focuses on improving safety, to everyone from student pilots on up to corporate, airline and even unlimited (waiver qualified) competitors,” said Wagstaff. Getting instruction from one of the world’s most accomplished and preeminent aerobatics pilots proves valuable to all her students. “Even advanced pilots find some basics that were missed in their primary training. Flying aerobatics helps us find those tics and fix them,” she said. PWAS offers several courses ranging from their 2-hr Confidence Course to the 10-hr advanced Aerobatics Course. Their most common offering is the Basic Aerobatics Course which includes ground
Airshow star and Aerobatics CFI
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icture this…it’s 0600 and your bedside alarm clock goes off. Instinctively, you hop out of bed, take a quick shower and throw on a pair of shorts and your favorite short-sleeved shirt. You give a quick kiss to your sleeping spouse and hear those magical words “Have fun at the airport today.” In all of the excitement you almost forget to grab your flight bag as you bound out of your hotel room and down to the lobby. As the doors open you get a sudden rush as the moist ocean air fills your lungs and you catch a glimpse of the rising sun through the lightly blowing palms. Before you know it, your taxi has navigated through the Spanish-Colonial city center and you’re traveling North on US Route 1. As you near the “Airport” exit sign, an object appears in the distance just above the surface of Runway 6/24. The driver continues forward oblivious to the black and silver colored Extra 300S that is on an intercepting course traveling twice the cab’s speed. A childlike smile illuminates your face as the pilot hits “Smoke-on” and you recognize the airplane. In an instant, the stunt plane enters a near vertical climb and pirouettes through a 720° roll. As the Extra executes a hard left bank to return to the airport, the sharp resonance of the finely tuned IO-580 engine and prop rip the air like lumber through a buzzsaw. It’s at this point that your taxi driver peers up questioning “What the heck was that!?!”. You chuckle to yourself and respond “That’s my ride,” which is met by an incredulous stare back from your driver. You get your first taste of adrenaline as the taxi pulls into Gate 4E at Northeast Florida Regional Airport (KSGJ) in St. Augustine, FL. After grabbing your gear from the cab, you walk up towards Southeast Aero’s hangar and then the 8
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butterflies in your stomach awaken. In many respects, it matches the excitement you felt before your very first flight. Gazing around the bustling hangar you realize that you’ve arrived at the start of a whole new chapter in your personal flying adventure…aerobatics. Many circumstances have led you to this event, but you have chosen this place. You’ve traveled here to learn from one of the best aerobatic pilots of all time…Patty Wagstaff. For the past 30 years, Patty Wagstaff has accomplished just about every possible goal in the aerobatics world: six-time member of the US Aerobatic Team, three-time US National Champion, three-time top US medalist at the World Aerobatic Championships, International Aerobatics Champion and recipient of dozens of awards and honors. Her performances at airshows throughout the world have captivated millions of fans and established Patty Wagstaff as a household brand of aerobatics. In 2014, after nearly 30 years of competitions and performances, she decided to establish the Patty Wagstaff Aerobatic School. Atlantic Flyer reached out to Patty to find out more about her school and future plans. “My goals for opening my aerobatics school are to teach good airmanship, aerobatic skills and competitive coaching,” explained Wagstaff. “Aerobatics shouldn’t be scary. They are simply an extension of unusual attitudes and I wanted to teach people how to handle these situations through aerobatics. Because if you understand aerobatics…there are no unusual attitudes.” The Patty Wagstaff Aerobatics School (PWAS) offers training to all levels of pilots that wish to gain confidence and increase their skills through aerobatics
school and 5-hrs combined flight time in both a Super Decathalon and Extra 300L. For around $2,000, participants learn both airmanship skills (energy management and recovery from deep stalls, spins, unusual attitudes, etc.) and sportsman level aerobatics. These include maneuvers such as aileron rolls, slow rolls, barrel rolls, loops, half Cuban eights, the Immelman, Hammerhead and the Humpty Bump. Wagstaff and her team of instructors also offer individualized training tailored to a client’s specific needs. For example, Wagstaff offers upset recovery training for corporate/airline pilots and has even provided training to NASA astronaut candidates through Project POSSUM (First manned suborbital research program). Patty is also an authorized Aerobatic Competency Evaluator, within the International Council of Airshows. This allows her to evaluate pilots desiring to obtain/renew a Statement of Aerobatic Competency thereby allowing them to perform at airshows throughout the
country. For the rest of us ‘straight-and-level’ pilots, the Patty Wagstaff Aerobatics School is an educational adventure. Many of the school’s students include a course during their seasonal vacation and related leisure plans. Located in historic St. Augustine (founded by the Spanish in 1565), PWAS is conveniently located near shopping, dining, golf and other leisure activities. “St. Augustine is really a great spot to fly and visit,” said Wagstaff who lives within 5 minutes of the airport. “I just love it down here and we’re lucky to have students from all over the world.” Unlike previous years, Patty will be appearing in fewer airshows in 2015 so that she can focus on growing her school. However, you can catch her performing this April at the MCAS Beaufort Airshow and Sun n Fun 2015, EAA’s AirVenture in July and Embry Riddle’s Prescott airshow in October. But if you’re looking to get a hands-on airshow experience, you can visit the www.PattyWagstaff.com or call 904-806-5778.
A Break in the Battle If it seems like the war against general aviation user fees has waged on and on, that’s because it has. In one form or another, user fees for GA have been proposed again and again by different government agencies and administrations over the course of decades. And over those same decades, AOPA and other GA organizations have fought back, often with the strong support of friends in Congress. In recent years, general aviation supporters in Congress have been unified and vocal in their opposition to user-fees, repeatedly telling the President that the idea is a non-starter. And it seems the message got through. For the first time in several years, the White House did not recommend a $100 per flight user fee for general aviation in its 2016 budget proposal. I’d like to believe that means the war has been won and we’ll never hear another word about user fees. But I think we all know better than that. Instead, I’ll consider it a break in the battle that lets us focus our attention on other critical issues, like third-class medical reform, lowering the cost to comply with the FAA’s ADS-B Out mandate, and making sure general aviation needs are represented in the next long-term FAA funding package. Still, the President’s budget is a starting place for the conversation and many of its recommendations seem to bode well for general aviation.
The budget plan includes a $15.8 billion request to fund the FAA and its activities. Tucked in among the specific requests is $845 million for NextGen-related capital investments and $6 million to continue the research needed to transition from avgas to an unleaded replacement fuel. The President’s plan also includes money for airport improvement program (AIP) grants, though the budget would cut this figure by $450 million and eliminate guaranteed AIP entitlements at large hub airports, moving the focus to smaller commercial and GA airports. Overall, the budget plan has plenty of good news for programs that are important to general aviation. But we’re still a very long way from a final spending plan. Congress will have its own ideas on how to fund the FAA and its programs for 2016 and beyond, and AOPA will be there, getting actively involved to make sure GA needs are represented at every step along the way.
Mark R. Baker President & CEO, AOPA
*For more information on the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the issues that affect your flying go to www.aopa.org today.
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New Bird for CAF Florida Wing
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here is aircraft in the hangar of CAF Florida Wing as the group have considered for the past years of directing its efforts toward establishing flying an aircraft rather than a restoration one. They were looking for several different type planes as they seek to sell the TBM Avenger project and exchange their L-17 Navion for a more appealing and profitable aircraft for a future rides program and attend airshows. They had considered several types of aircraft such as a T-6/SNJ, T-28 Trojan or T-34 Mentor that would suit perfectly for the wing. After a thorough search for a new aircraft and after considerable value was added by the restoration efforts, the Wing Staff Officers decided to sell the TBM Avenger and all of the parts. The TBM was purchased by the Cactus Air Force of Reno, Nevada and they will complete the restoration. The profits from the sale were placed in an account at the CAF headquarters so that the Wing could purchase an aircraft in flying condition. To achieve that goal, the members decided to search for a Beechcraft T-34 Mentor and they found one. Arrived in the fall of 2013, the T-34 has already attended several events will fill the mandate of the Wing for rides program and attend airshows. Though North American built famous 10
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trainers such as the T-6 Texan/SNJ and the T-28 Trojan, Beech Aircraft Company certainly built a pretty good aircraft in the T-34 Mentor which was based on the successful civilian Beech Model 35 Bonanza. Although first built in 1948 in response to an expected demand by the Air Force, a fly-off competition was required before the decision was made to purchase it. At this time the USAF was trying to figure out the best way to train new pilots; whether to have them start in jets or use piston-
powered craft for the transition phase of training. The latter choice was made and in March of 1953 the Model 45 was selected under the designation T-34 Mentor. Eventually a total of 450 T-34As were built for the Air Force. A year later the first of 423 T-34B trainers were delivered to the U.S. Navy, these with increased horsepower. Consideration was given to arming the craft with machine guns and bomb racks for a potential close support role, but no orders materialized. Eventually, most piston
engines were phased out in favor of an all-jet training regimen. However, the Navy decided in 1973 to buy 184 T-34’s with upgraded turbine power. This allowed the service to keep the tried and true Mentor airframe, with its excellent and forgiving handling qualities, while providing students with the required experience. The first T-34C Turbo-Mentor began student training in January 1978 and production of this model reached 353. A number of countries have purchased a variation of this model to provide forward air control and tactical strike capability. Japan also built a T-34 Mentor of there own under licensed with the T-3 version of the aircraft, and also built a four-seat liaison version (LM-1/LM-2), often informally referred to as the “Fuji” which was seen at the “Tico airshows” in the past. In the last twenty years, the T-34 has developed an extremely loyal following among warbird owners and operators, There are still about 200 T-34s Mentor flying around de world. The T-34 Mentor with its good looks, maneuverability, and not too expensive to operate have captured the interest of the warbird community. The CAF Florida Wing are very grateful to have added T-34 Mentor to their collection and hope to give the chance the next generation to the chance to view it for a longtime.
DVD REVIEW
flying the feathered edge The Bob Hoover Project
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Flying the Feathered Edge”, by director Kim Furst, is an awe inspiring film chronicling the life and accomplishments of R.A. “Bob” Hoover. Often described as the “greatest pilot that ever lived,” this film resonates as a tribute to the man, myth and living legend, with first hand narratives from a cavalcade of aviation stars. More than a mere biopic, the “Bob Hoover Project” conveys aviation history as an anthology of Bob’s extraordinary life and achievements. The film starts with a speech by astronaut Neil Armstrong, followed by a round table with pilots Harrison Ford, Sean D. Tucker and Mr. Hoover. It is within this discussion that Ford and Tucker setup the thesis of Kim Furst’s film: “There’s never gonna be another Bob Hoover.” Furst uses the remaining 77 minutes of the film proving why this is true. Archival footage and expert commentary by a who’s-who of 20th-Century Aviation firmly cement R.A. Hoover’s legendary status and make no mistake, this film is about legacy. Hoover is a self-made aviation pioneer that started flying while a teenager; working several jobs to pay for flying lessons near his home in Nashville, TN. The U.S. had not yet entered the conflict that would become WWII and the young Hoover’s dream of becoming a combat pilot was spurred by published accounts about the Aces of World War I. Initially, young Bob struggled to
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overcome his own physiological aversion to flying – air sickness. Hoover’s first-person account of dealing with this challenge, through some self-taught aerobatics, illuminates his matter-of-fact attitude towards his aeronautical experiences that is prevalent throughout the documentary. Although highlighted in film, R.A. Hoover’s illustrious career is too expansive to cover in great detail over the 90-minute feature. He developed his reputation as “the pilot’s pilot” through his work as a military flight instructor, aerial combat veteran, corporate pilot and air show star. Furst uses historic photos, documents and video to dramatically illustrate the feats that have elevated her subject to legendary status. Hoover’s exploits include escaping a POW camp in a stolen German fighter plane, recovering an inverted P-51 after a seat belt failure threw him into the canopy during an airshow and references to his countless near-fatal test flights. “Flying the Feathered Edge” is extremely successful in illustrating how Bob Hoover became the gold standard to which all other aviators are compared. However, Furst’s greater achievement is humanizing the legend and visually preserving Hoover’s legacy for the generations that will not have had the opportunity to marvel his airshow performances or meet the personification of airmanship. There have been many accounts of R.A. Hoover written into history, but none that keep his story alive as well as this one. This film is now available on DVD/BluRay. Visit www.TheBobHooverProject.com for more details.
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by Sal Lagonia, ESQ
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Sal, at a recent “hangar flying” session the subject of updating a GPS database came up. From my review of the FARs, I am under the belief that the database must be updated every cycle, but that no formal record of the update is kept, other than on my computer from Garmin. One of our group suggested that a written record also needed to be made. We bet the morning coffee on it. Which one of us is buying the coffee next week? LL @ POU
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Hi, LL. Make mine with milk and no sugar please. Updating the GPS in an aircraft requires a similar logging requirement as when you update the VOR checks every 30 days. Section 91.403 requires that an owner maintain the aircraft systems, and databases. There are exceptions to the requirements for a current GPS database in the AIM but normal updates to the GPS database is no different than the VOR log and falls under Section 91.407, preventive maintenance. A person who holds at least a private pilot certificate may perform preventive maintenance (under Part 91) on his or her own aircraft as long as you log the Maintenance as required under Part 43.9. Therefore, make a written log of each update. There is little guidance in where the log should be kept or what it should include, but at a minimum include the date of the update, a description of how it was updated (computer download or otherwise), your certificate number and type and a place for your signature. I suggest a thin loose-leaf book be kept in the aircraft which can be used for ongoing logs such as the VOR log, GPS log and Squawks. A simple sheet in that loose-leaf would suffice. Remember this is for Part 91 operations. Commercial ops have different rules for any preventive maintenance. I have not heard of any enforcement actions for a violation of data base updates, but keeping a log makes good sense and is simple enough. It’s a good thing that you didn’t bet a steak dinner.
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I read recently where the FAA went after a pilot who was flying a drone in a manner that was objectionable to the FAA. Could the FAA actually take action against someone’s pilot license for flying a drone? - RT @ KBDR
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RT, right now the cautious answer is Yes. The FAA has changed their definition of an aircraft to include unmanned aerial vehicles. Where they once had considered UAV’s (or Drones) to be ‘model aircraft’ and therefore not under the regulations of the FAR, they now consider the UAV’s to be aircraft for most purposes. No, you still do not need a full pilot’s license nor an airworthiness certificate (as of this writing), but you are responsible under FAR Section 91.13 to not operate “any aircraft in a negligent or reckless manner”. Therefore, the agency has made it clear that a licensed pilot who violates the regulations while operating a drone, stands to be exposed to an enforcement action and possible suspension of his/her pilot’s certificate. Remember that the current memo requires that flights be under 400 feet AGL, within line of sight of the operator and not within 5 miles of an airport without ATC coordination. But this story is changing daily and you must stay alert for further changes. UPDATE: The FAA has proposed new rules for “Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)”. More to come on this evolving issue. Blue Skies, Sal Lagonia.
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read in AOPA magazine that the fastest way for pilots to get through to a weather briefer is to call the 1-800-WXBRIEF number and say “Any Briefer”. Well, they are right, this is the way to get someone fast, but is this what you really want? When you say “Any Briefer” the phone tree will send your call to the first available specialist – without regard to where you are calling from, or what you want to know. There are times when this is just fine. For instance, if all you want to do is file a flight plan, “Any Briefer” will do. Other times when “Any Briefer” is appropriate include canceling a VFR flight plan, filing a pilot report, or asking general ATC questions. Just keep in mind that since you could be talking to someone not familiar with your area, you should have all the identifiers to fixes along your route handy. If what you want is a preflight briefing, especially low altitude, you probably will want to talk to a Briefer who is familiar with your area within a few hundred miles. They will more than likely know things about the terrain, the airports, and the weather patterns that someone from far away will not. Briefers have noted that pilots calling in using the “Any Briefer” are frustrated when the person they are speaking to is unfamiliar with aviation designators enroute, forcing the pilot to spell them all phonetically. Lockheed Martin’s phone tree is set up so that if you call and ask for East Texas, and it happens that all the Briefers assigned to East Texas are busy, within a few seconds the system starts looking for an available Briefer in the surrounding areas. It starts close in to where you are and circles outbound until it finds someone to take your call. This accomplishes two things: it reduces your hold time, and it attempts to get your call to someone familiar with the area you want information for. This system has significantly reduced hold times nationwide. If you absolutely have to speak to someone qualified in a specific location, whoever answers your call can put your call back into the queue for that area. In this case your call will stay in the queue until someone from that facility is available, which may involve holding for a few minutes. Another thing to keep in mind is that the system allows you flexibility when you need some information from some other place. For example, if you are in Arkansas and you want to take your kids to the Grand Canyon. While making your plans you can call the 1-800-WX BRIEF phone number and ask for Arizona. The specialists in Prescott can let you know what procedures you need to follow if you
want to fly the Canyon. Another example would be a pilot who primarily flies in the plains and wants to go to Eagle, Colorado – when calling for a briefing he should say “Colorado” instead of his home state. He should mention to the briefer that he is flying into the mountains for the first time and would not mind some advice on routes and the effects of mountains waves. Pilots can ask for Illinois, Indiana, Michigan or Ohio to learn about flying the Great Lakes area. Have a question about the famous Santa Ana winds? Call California. This is a valuable tool for getting specific information well in advance of the actual flight. The highest call volumes are between 6am and 10am in each time zone nationwide. Keeping this in mind, we suggest that if you do want pre-planning information, give Flight Service a call later in the day as a courtesy to other pilots whose flights are imminent. Lockheed’s FS21 call tree also separates Briefing functions from Clearance Delivery and NOTAM functions. IFR Clearance Delivery nationwide is 1-888-766-8267. When you call that number you will always get a specialist in the state you have specified, even if you have to hold for a few minutes until they are free. Briefers in other areas may not be able to access the correct Air Route Traffic Control Center, so using this phone number is essential. If you file Lifeguard on occasion, you can call flight service and ask for the phone number that is only given out for Lifeguard clearances. By the same token if you are a westerner planning a flight to the D.C. area and are nervous about the SFRA and FRZ procedures, the call tree has a special phone number just for this information 866-225-7410 Another special phone number is only for helicopter operations over the Gulf of Mexico. Call 1-877-654-7449 if you are a helicopter pilot. The specialists who answer this line are familiar with the routings and squawk code requirements of flying over the Gulf. Some pilots have problems with the voice recognition feature of the FS21 phone tree. In this case you can use the touch tone pad on your phone to request the state of your choice. Most of the states are simply the postal abbreviation – for example, Arizona is AZ or 29. A list of the codes is posted on the www. afss.com website under “Pilot tips”. The FS21 phone tree allows you great flexibility when it comes to flight planning and briefs. Be sure you know what you want before you call and ask for “Any Briefer” and you will have a more pleasant briefing experience.
Rose Marie Kern has worked in ATC for over 30 years. You can contact her with questions at author@rosemariekern.com.
OLD RHINEBECK AERODROME 2015 SEASON By Robert Juckett
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f you are experiencing a little cabin fever this winter, you are not alone. For those that work and volunteer at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, they just might be done shoveling out from this year’s record snowfall here in the northeast. The Aerodrome Museum is set to open to the public on May 16, 2015 and the first airshows will take to the air for the start of their 57th season on Saturday June 13, 2015 and Sunday June 14, 2015. There will not be to many changes to the traditional weekend format. Saturday shows will still continue with its ‘History of Flight’ Barnstorming show. Sunday shows will continue with its WW1 show. I enjoy both shows and each show offers something different for all aviation fans that visit on any given Saturday and Sunday. Rhinebeck is
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a nice place to visit is about 100 miles from New York City and is about 30 minutes from Poughkeepsie NY. The Spirit of St. Louis has been making progress over the winter months. ORA’s Director of Maintenance, Ken Cassens, has been hard at work on the Spirit of St. Louis and has almost completed work on the front cowling. The last piece of the cowling (The top piece) is a difficult section to work on account of multiple curves that roll up and into the front edge of the wing. The two side plates of the cowling have now been lettered with the signature ‘Spirit of St. Louis’ on both sides. For more on this and other updates and directions, please check out the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome’s website (www.oldrhinebeck.org) and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/
Putting a dollar value on GA
t’s not always easy to quantify the things you love, and general aviation can be like that. For many passionate pilots, flying is about freedom and pleasure and adventure and opportunity—not about dollars and cents. But in our data driven world, when we want others to recognize the value of general aviation, talking about passion and freedom just won’t cut it. Lawmakers, regulators, business leaders, and decision makers of all kinds want hard numbers.
And that’s why a new PricewaterhouseCoopers study of general aviation’s contributions to the U.S. economy, based on 2013 data, is so important. The study determined that general aviation supports 1.1 million jobs and contributes $219 billion in annual economic output in the United States. And these aren’t just any jobs—they’re good jobs ranging from engineering and manufacturing to service and management roles. You might ask yourself why this really matters.
oldrhinebeckaerodrome/). As we wait for the snow to melt and the temperatures to rise, I find myself working on a huge volume of photography from Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome waiting for the next season to get started. The highlight of the 2014 season for me was the R/C Jamboree this past September. It was my first visit to the R/C show and the place was packed!! There was a bit of a traffic jam getting into the parking lots. I have never seen so many cars at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. I had no idea just how big of the R/C Weekend was. I was only on hand for the Sunday portion of the show. I was told that Saturday was just as big. Some cars were parked a good 1/2 a mile or more away. The radio controlled aircraft looked great up close and in the air. This show will be on my calendar this year. I would like to go to both (Saturday and Sunday) shows this year. I would like to thank the kind people at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome for inviting me back for a day of professional photography. I started my day in the announcer’s tower and kept a low profile like I did in 2013. As the Sun started setting and after the crowds dispersed for the day, I found myself in the second seat of the Fleet Finch 16-B for a 20 minute photo shoot. The subject for this year was to photograph the newly painted Albatros D.Va !! It is a beautiful plane to shoot from the ground but the Albatros
And for you, the pilot who’s hooked on general aviation, maybe it doesn’t. But it sure makes a difference when it comes to AOPA’s ability to fight for your freedom to fly. When I go before members of Congress to ask for their support, they want to know how general aviation fits into the larger picture of our national economic and transportation systems. They need to feel confident that supporting general aviation will benefit their constituents and the nation. This new study provides clear evidence, in terms of dollars and jobs, that general aviation matters to millions of Americans, whether or not they fly themselves. The tough economic times of recent years hit the general aviation community hard. Individual pilots flying recreationally found they had less money to spend on their passion.
really showed just how nice she looked with sun setting behind us. I captured some really great shots. The Pilots at ORA are real pro’s. We wrapped it up in just five passes over the Aerodrome. While in the Fleet Finch 16-B, I found myself waiting on the Albatros D. Va to close in and catch up. When I caught the Albatros about a mile or two out (my guess) in my eye, I noticed just how fast the gap was closing and I could not help but to imagine what that would have felt like during WW1. It was like waiting for a dogfight to begin. It was thrilling to say the least. As a professional photographer, I get to do a lot of fun and interesting things throughout the year but my visit to ORA is my favorite!! If you are a fan of early aviation, you need to put this on your list of things to do in 2015.
Many companies that use GA for business cut back, too, as they tried to weather the challenging environment. For airports, FBOs, repair shops, avionics makers, aircraft manufacturers, flight schools, and dozens of other businesses, that meant a corresponding decline in activity, and sometimes job cuts, too. But this new study sponsored by AOPA, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and six other GA organizations, shows that, despite having recently emerged from one of the most difficult economic environments in the past century, general aviation is coming back and has an important role to play. It’s great evidence of just how resilient our community is, and I believe it’s a harbinger of even better things to come.
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2 It doesn’t propel a pure sailplane 3 16 Down and 26 Down
11 12 15 17 21 23 24 25 28 29 31 32
Right wing light color Newest nav aid Go to the bank with this It goes up and down, inside 20 Down French for body Hey! Get up! Many planes have three It opens and closes What a gas! A help to climb or descend Often found at 4 Down’s hub Landing ______ Left wingtip light color Overcomes drag Gets radio waves 2 Down gives this to turn 4 Down for thrust
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4 If it turns, you get 32 Across 6 A support for 22 Down 8 Enclosure for 2 Down 10 Double Insurance item 13 What a drag! 14 Push-pull item 16 Pitch changer 18 Robot aviator? 19 It has, well, cams 20 It holds 9 Across inside its
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21 It goes round and round inside 22 Think Bernoulli’s theorem 26 Anyone for yaw? 27 Phasing-out nav aid 30 Outer end of 22 Down
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