Light Aviation - November 2013

Your Digital Source for Light Aircraft & Services | An AVIATORS HOT LINE Publication Vol. 6, No. 11 | November 2013

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2014 LSA Fly-In to the Bahamas Dates: January 20-23, 2014 Our group will be leaving from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) after the Noon briefing at Banyan Air Service on Monday January 20th. After a short briefing and lite lunch, we will head direct to Bimini, Bahamas (MYBS). There we will be taken from the airport to a water taxi that will take us to our destination, Bimini Big Game Club, where we will have a small welcome reception (Rum Punch included). There are many activities on and off the island. Flying is also welcomed during the day.

The trip will be 3 nights of entertainment, camaraderie and Aviation!

Pricing Landing & Takeoff Taxes $100.00 Transportation $20.00 Private Pilot fees $50 Landing fee and Pilot departure fee $25 (other passengers also pay $25 departure fee).

Water Taxi $7 each way per person to and from airport & hotel or $14 R/T Lodging Double Queen or King Bedrooms $169.58/Night $508.74/3 Nights Cottage $193.98/Night $581.94/3 Nights Government of Bahamas Credit +$150.00 Prices include tax Contact Information Aviators Hot Line (To sign up) Aaron Will aaron@aviatorshotline.com (515) 574-2220 Bimini Big Game Club dweber@biggameclubbimini.com (242) 347-3391 www.biggameclubbimini.com Last Year’s Fly In: www.facebook.com/pages/LSA-Fly-In-to-the-Bahamas/195308680610702

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SeaRey LSA landing in Bimini.

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Arriving at the Big Game Club.

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Tom Gutmann Jr's Flight Design CTLS on floats flying over Bimini

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A pair of Flight Designs CTLS's taking a scenic joy ride before dusk.

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EmiratEs airlinE EmployEEs Build an rV-12 by Dan Johnson represents another country to join the parade of those accepting ASTM industry consensus standards as a means of approving an aircraft. As we reported in March this year, UAE adds to USA, Australia, Columbia, Brazil, the EU, and China as countries that embrace either a nearly identical regulation to the U.S., or at least they accept the ASTM standards with some differences in their country.

For example, some countries allow inflight adjustable props where the U.S. does not, however, the ASTM standards arlier this year, the United Arab accommodate that difference and can Emirates (UAE) announced in Abu do so for other differences far more easDhabi a regulation for Light-Sport Aircraft ily than a hodgepodge of regulations in by the director-general of the General each country. Some places (EU, China) Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Saif require more, such as a restricted or speMohammed Al Suwaidi. GCAA reported, cial type certificate and possibly design “Sport aviation enthusiasts will be given and production organization approval.

Now, UAE is getting its first example, access to light aircraft of certain specifications only at licensed sport aviation clubs even before the new rule making has in the UAE, according to a statement by wound its way through the full bureauthe civil aviation regulator.” This action cratic process. UAE’s Emirates Airline did

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something completely different when airline employees built and unveiled a Light-Sport Aircraft. A group of 40 trainees (photo) assembled what they report as 11,000 parts in two years to complete a Van’s RV-12. “Constructing this aircraft from scratch is a tremendous achievement for our trainees whose knowledge and hands-on technical experience have now been significantly enhanced,” Emirates executive vice-president and chief operations officer Adel Al Redha said in a statement to Khaleej Times.

Another official said Emirates Airline’s continued fleet growth caused a need for continued investment in engineering and aftermarket services. “Building this new sport airplane with its trainee engineers gives the airline a hands on-approach to learning differing techniques on airplane manufacture, servicing, maintenance and inspections,” the official said.

In a process familiar to any American home builder, Emirates Airline COO Al Redha said the trainees’ first task was to unpack the crates, check the components against the inventory and create a storage system where items could be easily retrieved. The build process started with the aircraft’s tail fin and rudder. Along the way, students learned about the alignment of different sections, anti-corrosive treatments, painting, drilling, wiring, testing and approval processes. “The canopy and rear window proved to be a huge challenge as the thermoplastic glass had to be drilled without cracking. This required extreme patience and was fortunately completed without any mishaps,” Al Redha added. The RV-12 will be used to promote Emirates’ UAE National training programs.

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New RTF RV-12s — At nearly the same time Emirates employees were finishing their RV-12, Van’s Aircraft announced availability of their second batch of what they call “a fully-finished, fly-away, pick-it-up-at-the-factory-door airplane.”

Company founder and aviation icon Dick VanGrusven said, “We believe our factory built RV-12 S-LSA will provide opportunities for GA growth,” as he referenced flight schools and flying clubs, as well as individuals. “We’ve been pleased to see the RV-12 serve as a core for several flying partnerships” A new group of ‘12s is now under construction with delivery available “soon.” Prices range between $115,000 and $123,000.

Each RV-12 uses the Rotax 912ULS engine, a ground-adjustable carbon f ib er Sensenic h (video) prop eller, Dynon’s SkyView, and Garmin comm radio plus day/night Aero LED lighting, and a nicely out fit ted interior rounds out the standard equipment, said Van’s Aircraf t. Options include 2-axis autopilot, ADS-B with weather and traf f ic information, matching wheel fairings and a pinstriped paint scheme in a choice of seven dif ferent colors. The first dozen RTF ‘12s sold out quickly so interested buyers might need to act quickly. Van’s has a dedicated website expressly for the fully-built RV-12 with full specs and pricing. If you’re ready to act, contact Van’s directly at this email.

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