Aviation Heaven Guide - Business Jet - CAMO, Management & More Issue 24 November 2022

This cannot be overlooked: a real piece of art in a private jet cabin The unique artwork that graces the partition walls of this extraordinary Global 5000 is the work of Paresh Nrshinga, an artist from London Paresh was invited to make Winch’s vision a reality. The bold colors provide the viewer with a great contrast to the moderate and natural tones of the interior Most importantly, this highlight emphasizes the strong individuality and uniqueness of Winch’s design for its client. The Winch Design team specializes in offering its customers a unique interior experience And this cabin is an imposing example of what true design freedom means

This private jet interior refurbishment of a Bombardier Global 5000 is one thing above all: the impressive, handcrafted work of many talented and dedicated people From the creative heads at Winch Design London, via the artist we had the pleasure to work with, to the numerous men and women at AeroVisto, a lot of heart and soul and countless work steps have flown into the cabin of this private jet to realize a complete and artful metamorphosis

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a complete and artful metamorphosis

a real piece of art

Winch’s design team opted for a new finish using Décor Film Applications for all surfaces of the private jet cabin that previously had a wooden veneer A dark wood pattern was chosen that perfectly matches the colors of the leather used for the new upholstery of the passenger seats and other cabin components

The convincing result shows how perfectly this innovative technology can be combined with other high quality, high end materials In the case of this project, the decision to use Décor Film Applications was not a question of budget or time Instead, it was the ideal solution to realize the visual ideas of Winch’s design team.

The cabin of this private jet exudes a whole unique ambiance Traveling in this modern, high tech machine makes you feel much more like you’re in your second home

When you take place in one of the comfortable seats, you can feel Winch’s significant expertise in designing luxurious spaces that feel very inviting and cozy Many years of experience from numerous interior projects in aviation, yacht, and architecture have gone into the look and feel of this aircraft cabin

feels like a second home

an ideal solution to realize design ideas

This cabin’s harmonious overall effect results from meticulous planning and groundwork Winch’s design team has thought through every aspect of the interior to the smallest detail, taking great care to ensure that none was overlooked in the implementation process

Passengers can discover all these details bit by bit: the central stripes and piping of the passenger seats, the asymmetrical patterns of the leather upholstered bulkheads, the stitching on the upper sidewalls, and the diverse textures of the numerous materials that were used And let’s not forget the fully custom made, hand tuft VIP carpet, which adds a fresh, technical modern touch to the cabin every detail counts

scope of work

Seat upholstery in a detailed individual design

Foam replacement on 10 vip seats

Fabric replacement on vip divan

Individual handmade artwork on partition walls

Décor Film Application finish on all monuments

Leather upholstered bulkheads with asymmetrical stitching patterns

Windowliner, headliner, valance panel with Ultraleather®, including design stitching Pro

Lower sidewall panels upholstery with customized leather

Hand tuft VIP cabin carpet with fully customized design made in Switzerland

Countertop cleaning and polishing

Upholstery of crew seats

Seatbelts re webbing

Inspection, cleaning, replating of plated parts

Installation of non textile flooring in galley, FWD and AFT lavatory

Curtain production

New placards and markings

Coen Skrypnek: Bike to the Future

Camber Aviation is very proud to be an official sponsor for Coen Skrypnek, a mountain bike racer from Squamish, BC who’s representing Canada in the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. It’s been a busy couple of years for Coen, so we caught up with him as he was preparing for the qualification round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, held in Leogang Austria on 10th June, to find out how he’s been navigating the extreme ups and downs of world-class mountain bike racing.

You recently did a fundraiser “Dawn till Dusk“ for the charity Sea to Sky Community Services, where you rode some of the most popular trails between Mount Seymour and Pemberton BC – over 170km apart – in one day. That looked like great fun but a little scary!

Yes, that was really cool! Over the past few years I’ve seen a lot of family and friends go through some tough times and my family puts a lot of value on mental health, so I feel like it’s a really important thing to support. And here, in Squamish, there’s a youth organisation: Sea to Sky, that’s planning to build a big center with support and tools for young people struggling with their mental health who don’t know who to turn to. I really wanted to fundraise and help them get started as much as possible, so I was really happy to be able to raise some money for them. I also wanted to help raise awareness for them because the projects they’re taking on aren’t easy and it’s super important that people realise the impact of mental health on a kid’s life and how important it is to have support.

Growing up in Calgary must have made it difficult to practice mountain biking!

It wasn’t so bad because my family used to send me to summer camps where I’d spend days doing activities like biking or rock-climbing, and that’s when I found out that I just loved biking. After that, my family sent me to a summer camp dedicated to mountain biking, where I realised that I had an aptitude for it and really learned to enjoy competing. From then on, I’d practise more and more every summer. Calgary wasn’t the best place for mountain biking but the Rocky Mountains are about an hour’s drive away, so my parents used to take me out there to practice. That made it a lot easier but, if you’re making that commute every weekend, it’s a bit far. When we moved to the West Coast, about four years ago, it made things much simpler.

Did your family move to Squamish because of the mountain biking?

Yes, partly, but it was a little bit of everything. My family always wanted to move closer to the mountains and we have family close by here, so it made a lot of sense. Also, my sister had started at Vancouver Film School so it meant she was able to commute for the first couple of years and being here really helped me because the mountain biking here is unbelievable.

What’s the mountain biking community like in BC?

Mountain biking is huge here – a lot of it has to do with the training and with the kids who’ve grown up here and are familiar with the terrain. So their ability level is generally way higher than someone coming from Alberta who’s at a disadvantage. But I’m really enjoying the challenge and I’ve been blending in more and more – I think I still have a little bit of catching up to do but that’s no problem at all.

Well, I’ve always been an adrenaline junkie. I used to snowboard a lot when I was growing up and my family are all active, so we’d spend most weekends on the slopes in Banff or Canmore - close to Calgary. As I got more into mountain biking, my love for snowboarding faded a little but they’re still similar things. There’s something about being out in nature with close friends and pushing yourself to your limit that’s really special. Ultimately, I’ve always been in love with the feeling of going fast – it’s a passion.

There’s been a few, actually. Getting to travel overseas was exciting as I’d never been to Europe until last year and being able to go race in a World Cup was phenomenal and a huge learning experience. But mostly, I just love the feeling you get after a really clean, fast run. When you’ve laid it all out there and everything’s going really smoothly, it’s amazing. It doesn’t happen very often – you know, you get slip ups and mechanical issues and you work through them and that’s ok. But those moments, when everything goes smoothly, is probably one of the best things in the world. And that’s the goal, of course – particularly when I’m standing on the top step of the podium afterwards knowing that I did my absolute best, there’s just nothing like it.

It’s great that you can bring this type of personal experience to your fundraising and as an inspiration to others who’ve seen you overcome your own internal battles.

Totally. I think there’s a certain stigma in sport that comes with this weird pressure that you can’t let anyone know that you’re not OK. But people do struggle with their mental health and it’s important to ask for help when you need it. That’s what I want to help do – raise awareness and help destigmatize mental health issues.

Do you have any tips for kids that are inspired to get into competitive mountain biking?

Yes, the ambition and drive has to come from the kid and from loving the sport, not from trying to live up to other people’s expectations. If parents are super-intense and are pushing their children to achieve then that’s not great because it’s a high risk sport and that kind of pressure can lead to crashes. So I would say that, as long as a kid’s having fun then there’s no pressure, especially at a young age. As long as they’re enjoying themselves, they’ll want to keep doing it and it’s good for them. Obviously, pressure always comes with any sport at a competitive level but if it’s based in a love of the sport then they’re going to perform better and be stronger when things sometimes go wrong.

You come across as very grounded, is it fair to say you’ve been quite lucky with the support you’ve had from your family?

Yes, definitely. My parents have always been very open to letting me do what I want. I’ve always had guidance from my dad who’s very wise and has given me a lot of good advice and support over the years. But I haven’t been pressured, it genuinely all comes down to where my heart is – this is what I want to do. But, you know, if I’m making bad decisions or I’m acting out of character, then he’ll call me out. And much as I might not show it in the moment, I’m honestly thankful for it as it’s helped keep my feet on the ground.

So what’s next for you?

Well, I’ve just done my first two races this season and then I’ll be travelling. I’m heading to Austria to the Leogang Mountains for my first World Cup of the season, so that’s going to be exciting. Also, the race season’s just kicking off so I’ll be racing every other weekend.

And you’re graduating as well – that sounds like a tough schedule! How have you managed to fit all of this in?

Well, actually – when the pandemic hit, I was able to get ahead of my schoolwork a little. I took classes online throughout the summer, then took more courses online during the period where the schools were closed. As a result, I was able to graduate a semester early in January which gave me more time to train and riding as much as possible.

What made you decide you wanted to get into mountain biking?

You’ve worked really hard at this – what are the moments that make the effort and sacrifice worthwhile?

What are your plans after school?

I’ve just been accepted into the University of Victoria on Vancouver Island but I haven’t decided yet if I’ll go next year or if I should have a gap year. Victoria’s a difficult place to beat for mountain biking as there’s some phenomenal riding around the area so I could do that alongside going to school on the island.

What will you be reading?

Psychology. Obviously things can change but eventually I’d like to go into sports psychology. I think there’s a market for that and I love the idea of helping other athletes reach their potential.

That’s wonderful – Camber Aviation is incredibly proud to support you on your journey.

I’m really grateful for Tom’s support – last year, Camber helped me out with my flights which was hugely appreciated and took away a lot of the financial pressure that comes from competing. I’ve managed to travel across the world and visit places that I never thought I might see which has been an incredible experience. Tom’s been amazing not just in support but also in offering advice and guidance. Sometimes we’ll go have a coffee and he’ll tell me these phenomenal stories that are hilarious. It’s been a really important relation to my Dad and I over the years and we’re incredibly appreciative of all Tom’s help.

Update:

As of September 2022, Coen finished his final race season in the Junior men's category. He's had a roller coaster of a summer having lots of fun with incredible take aways, great results and lessons learnt. Above all, getting the opportunity to travel the world while racing his mountain bike all summer is something Coen wouldn’t trade for anything.

The year started off strong with Coen's best ever World Cup result. Achieving 14th place in Leogang, Austria set up the beginning of the season on a high. Then, with multiple podium appearances at the local races, as well as a couple of bigger races in Washington State, momentum was building.

Throughout the summer, Coen kept his focus on maintaining that success despite some obstacles. Crashes and mechanical failures are a reoccuring problem and can shake confidence in any rider. There was a period where it was hard for Coen to find a groove but, with the support of his family, friends and some professional sports counselling, he regained his momentum and finished off the summer on a high.

After an eventful summer, Coen's now back home and adjusting to a steadier rhythm, working four nights a week in the kitchen at a restaurant in his home town. “Switching it up” is something most athletes need to do periodically in order to balance out their everyday lives. Stepping back from their main sport is very important, particularly after such a huge season.

Our best wishes go with Coen over the next year and we're looking forward to catching up with him on the next big adventure in 2023.

Author: Tom Chatfield, CEO Camber Aviation Management, www.camberaviation.com / solutions@camberaviation.com

DifferencesbetweenCAMOandCAO

As soon as an aircraft enters operational service after manufacture, it must be ensured that it is permanently in airworthy condition during the period of service.

Many components of an aircraft have a limited useful life, requiring periodic replacement or maintenance. Typical parameters that influence the operational capability of aircraft and components are the time since commissioning, the flight hours, the number of takeoffs and landings, the area of operation and the purpose of use. Back in the early days of aviation, aircraft maintenance activities were carried out on the basis of experience gained by the engineers, often regardless of these parameters.

Part-CAMO and Part-CAO as legal basis

Nowadays, the maintenance of aircraft is strictly carried out according to legal requirements and is planned and determined by an organisation authorised by aviation authorities. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has issued regulations that govern the manufacture, maintenance and operation of aircraft under its responsibility in a harmonised and safe manner.

In common parlance, both CAO- and CAMO-approved organisations are oftentimes referred to collectively

as "CAMO" and are not further classified. This is probably because both organizations have management privileges but with a different scope of aircraft. However, a closer look reveals that there are quite a few existing differences.

While Part CAMO sets requirements for all aircraft operators, the Combined Airworthiness Organisation (CAO) is responsible for maintenance and continuing airworthiness management of noncomplex aircraft.

According to the EASA definition, a complex aircraft has these characteristics:

An aeroplane - with a maximum take-off mass of more than 5.700 kg, or - with a cabin configuration for more than 19 passengers, or - requiring at least two pilots to operate, or - equipped with one or more jet engines, or with more than one turboprop engine.

A helicopter - with a maximum take-off mass exceeding 3.175 kg, or - with a cabin configuration for more than 9 passengers, or - the operation requires at least two pilots.

A tilt-rotor aircraft

EASA draws a sharp line with this definition and downgrades aircraft that do not exceed certain characteristics to non-complex aircraft. So a noncomplex aircraft is simply not a complex aircraft. But sometimes the application of this definition is not helpful at all:

although light twin-engine turboprop aircraft would meet these criteria, an exemption has been agreed at EU level for the non-commercial operation of twinengine turboprop aircraft with a maximum take-off mass of less than 5,700 kg.

Furthermore, Part-CAMO includes significantly more restrictive requirements. In contrast, the Part-CAO represents a simplification for operators, meaning that CAO-approved organizations must follow less stringent rules as the certification only applies to noncomplex, non-commercial aircraft. A switch to PartCAO may therefore be accompanied by relief.

Easements can be found on the side of the providers of airworthiness management as well. While on the one hand two separate approvals, the Part-CAMO for continuing airworthiness and additionally Part-145 for aircraft maintenance, must be obtained, for CAOapproved organizations both are combined, with only

one approval resulting at the end. There is a formal distinction between ‘continuing airworthiness’ and maintenance: Continuing airworthiness being the concept of managing the various procedures and actions required to keep an aircraft airworthy, and maintenance being the physical work performed, only responsible for carrying out the contracted work correctly.

Within Part-CAMO, a distinction must be made between line and base maintenance. Base maintenance includes activities which require the aircraft to be taken out of service for an extended period of time and special equipment only available in a hangar, whereas line maintenance activities are mostly carried out during normal turnaround periods where the aircraft is on the ground. Contrary to PartCAO, where there is only maintenance.

AAC joins the PRIMUS AERO family

Since the beginning of October, the Austrian Aircraft Corporation (AAC) has been part of the PRIMUS AERO family, meaning that PRIMUS AERO is now able to offer Line and Base Maintenance for Piston Engine Aircraft, Turbojets, and Jet Engine Aircraft at three locations in Austria. As a result of this merger, both customer bases benefit from the combined knowhow, more available resources, and generally better support.

ExcellentJetService"EJS"TheCitationSpecialists.

Excellent Jet Service EJS was founded in 2018 to provide excellent Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) for Textron Citation business jets – exactly as the chosen name suggests. The certified range of aircraft that can be supportd start with the smaller Citation Mustang (C510), the popular Citation Jets 1, 2 and 3 (C525/A/B) up to and including the versatile Citation XLS (C560XL). The very well-appointed hangar at Memmingen Airport allows all line and base maintenance events to be carried out diligently. In cases of a technical emergency, the mechanics and technicians of EJS can assist operators further afield, e.g. at Munich Airport or at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport.

EJS is certified for all permissable maintenance events and also has a separate certification for wheels and tyres. Even a heavy job such as a complete dismantling and deep inspection at hidden areas is possible, as well as all modofications, STC works and more. AOGs are the icing on every weeks’ work.

General Overhaul of an XLS – Part 1 Recently, EJS completed a major overhaul on a Citation XLS, which received a complete make-over inside and out. For this, the old and worn interior (cabin & cockpit) was removed, tagged and packed to be sent to a specialist interior company to be redone

to the customers’ choosing. The aircraft itself was inspected inside and out and all control surfaces removed – ailerons, elevators and the rudder, as well as flaps, engine covers and a few more covers and panels. All these are to painted separately. Before the paint hangar can be entered, a complete defueling will also take place under supervision of EJS and the airport fire guys.

The naked aircraft will then be towed to the paint hangar – often referred to as the paint shop and will be stripped of it sold paint. In Europe, this will be done solely using environmentally friendly and rather soft stripping chemicals. Often there are several layers of old paint that need to be removed which means this soft stripping needs to be repeated once or twice. Plastic parts (FRPs) will be sanded down.

After this process, EJS’ specialists will perform a thorough corrosion inspection and rectification as required. Sometimes, corroded spots are mere millimetres in size, but they must be removed to avoid growing bigger underneath the new layers of paint. Upon completion of this task by EJS will the paint shop continue with priming and painting of the aircraft. Beforehand, the paint scheme, colours and any additional works have been discussed with the customer by EJS and the paint shop.

The Re-assembly – the process of putting it all back together, follows then. Usually, this task takes twice as much time as the removals.

EJS takes care the entire process and and organisation of uch a project – not just in accordance with EASA Part-145, but also all other issues such as transports, materials, permits etc. This preliminary planning often takes manany months ahead oft he start date and is a logistic masterpiece, where all pieces have to fall precisely into place. This avoids excessive costs, delays and other issues.

Part 2 – new paint, new cabin and completion will follow in the next issue.

About EJS:

Founded 2018

Employees (totat): 15 (as of Sep 2022)

EASA Part-145 Certificate: EASA.DE.0181

EJS is certified for: All works (Line & Base Maintenance) for Textron Citation C510 Series (Mustang), C525/525A/525B Series (CJ1/CJ2/CJ3), C560XL/XLS/XLS+ Seris. All avionik works, retrofits, modifications, installations.

Additional certification: Wheels & Tyres (C14) Paint and Interior works via competent partners. www.excellent.aero contact: info@ecellent.aero support@excellent.aero

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Jet East has announced that they have acquired a new facility in Statesville, NC to expand their capabilities for nationwide aviation maintenance. The main hangar was built in 2004 and is in immaculate condition It is fully equipped with LED lighting, fall protection, and a fire suppression system for Jet East to take immediate possession A secondary hangar provides the same appealing infrastructureandwasbuiltin2007 TheCityofStatesvilleandairportofficialshavebeenworkingbehind thesceneswiththeJetEastleadershipteamandareequallyexcitedaboutthenewpartnership.JetEast hastargetedQ1of2023asanestimatedtimeframeforlaunch.

As the end of the year approaches, aircraftpurchasers in the United States find themselves feelingthe time crunch while trying to close jet purchases before December 31st The lack of space for maintenancefacilitiestohousetheseaircraftforinspectionsmaydelaytheirpurchase

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CSA AeroEngines annouces their new branch in Puerto Rico US and another branch in Portugal is initsearlyprojectstage.

CSA AeroEngines is South America's leading independent maintenance, repair and overhaul services provider for a wide range of aircraft engines,componentsandpowerunits(APU).

With 11 years of foundation, more than 30 years of experience in the aeronautical market, with its headquarter strategically located in the center of Brazil,inGoiânia GO.

continues to earn high marks for their new MACH conformity module that was developed with inputfrommanycharteroperatorsintheUnitedStates.

Flightstar announced last month they have installed an Alto Cadence Cabin Management System in a Lear45aspartoftheirgoaltoextendthelifeoftheseriesofaircraft

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