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Q Palm Springs, CA: Battle of the Philippine Sea, 1 to 2 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, markstar@garlic.com. Q Buckeye, AZ: Buckeye Air Fair. CANCELED Q Palm Springs, CA: Red Tails & Liberators, 1 to 2 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Palm Springs, CA: Okinawa-Crucible of the Pacific, 1 to 2 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., MontgomeryGibbs Field, (619) 301-2530.
Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Online Registration: Int’l. WAI2021 Virtual Conference, (937) 8394647, wai.org. Q Yuma, AZ: MCAS Yuma Air Show. CANCELED Q El Centro, CA: NAF El Centro Air Show. CANCELED Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, markstar@garlic.com. Q Burnet, TX: Bluebonnet Air Show, gates 9 a.m., Burnet Municipal Airport, (512) 756-2226, bluebonnetairshow.com. Q Gainesville, FL: Gator Fly-In & Armed Services Appreciation Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gainesville Regional Airport, gra-gnv.com. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., MontgomeryGibbs Field, (619) 301-2530. Q New Orleans, LA: HAI Heli-Expo. CANCELED Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Pinehurst, NC: Festival d’Avion, gates Fri. 5 p.m./Sat. 10 a.m., Moore County Airport, (910) 215-0861, festivaldavion.com. Q Panama City FL: Tyndall AFB Gulf Coast Salute. CANCELED Q Jacksonville, FL: NAS JAX Air Show, gates 9 a.m., NAS Jacksonville, nasjaxairshow.com. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, markstar@garlic.com. Q Lakeland, FL: Sun ’n Fun Fly-In, Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, flysnf.org. Q Louisville KY: Thunder over Louisville, 11 a.m., Waterfront Park, thunderoverlouisville.org. Q Angleton, TX: LBX Annual Fly-In, Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport, (979) 849-5755. Q Titusville, FL: Space Coast Warbird AirShow, Space Coast Regional Airport, (321) 268-1941, valiantaircommand.com. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., MontgomeryGibbs Field, (619) 301-2530. Q Tucson, AZ: Thunder & Lightning over Arizona. POSTPONED TO NOV. 6-7 Q Beaufort, SC: MCAS Beaufort Airshow, gates 9:30 a.m., beaufortairshow.com. Q Half Moon Bay, CA: Pacific Coast Dream Machines. CANCELED Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Chino, CA: Planes of Fame Air Show, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chino Airport, (928) 634-1000, planesoffame.org. CHECK BEFORE ATTENDING Q Saint Joseph, MO: Sound of Speed Airshow, Rosecrans ANGB, (816) 919-2016, stjairshow.com. Q Corpus Christi, TX: Wings over South Texas, noon to 4 p.m., NAS Corpus Christi, (361) 882-3242, bucdays.com. Q Paso Robles, CA: Estrella Warbirds Wings & Wheels, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Paso Robles Municipal Airport, (805) 238-9317, ewarbirds.org. Q Shreveport-Bossier City, LA: Defenders of Liberty Air Show & Open House, Barksdale AFB, barksdaleafbairshow.com. Q Fort Lauderdale, FL: Fort Lauderdale Air Show, Fort Lauderdale Beach, displays open 9 a.m., (321) 395-3110, fortlauderdaleairshow.com. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, markstar@garlic.com.
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hroughout the years, In Flight USA has worked the homebuilder’s community and has supported EAA and its various chapters throughout the country. Our editorial staff enjoys looking at new homebuilt kits and featuring our ever-popular “Homebuilder’s Workshop” column by Ed Wischmeyer every month. American aviators are proud to live in a country that allows them to experiment with different types of aircraft. This month, In Flight USA is proud to feature the story of FreeFlight Composites, a composite homebuilt aircraft company located just north of Colorado Springs, Co. The editorial staff had the pleasure of interviewing founder, Burrall Sanders and current manager and partner, Ryan Goodman. Both gentlemen had an exciting story to tell, and it is our pleasure to bring it to you.
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FreeFlight Composite, where did you get the idea to start a company like this? Burrall Sanders: I was in a whole different field, construction maintenance. But I always had an interest in aviation. Soon, I was getting calls from people saying, “I’ll pay you to come over and work on my plane for me.” I was somewhat frustrated in my job at the time, so my wife said to me, “Why don’t you quit and work on airplanes?” That’s kind of how it came about. IF USA: How long ago did you get started? BS: I got started around 2003 before I was FreeFlight. Back then I was just doing it as Burrall Sanders. In 2006, I incorporated as FreeFlight and made it official. IF USA: Tell me a little bit about the aircraft and the work you do with the builders. BS: We help build and sell planes for homebuilders. It’s not a kit. And we don’t sell the plans. Basically, the builder purchases the plans and instructions and then comes up with the materials on their own.
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That translates into a lot of work, so that is where we come in. This process could take years, and many never finish. That is when they call us for help. Many would rather do it themselves, but they would rather trade their money for time. They want to build a real showstopper, and that is how we help. We have had three honored at Oshkosh over the years. One was even grand champion, and another won a design award. We’re really proud of that. IF USA: When you sell them a plan, are they all for the same plane or are there different models? BS: There are different models. Most of the ones we work on, build, repair, or modify are Burt Rotan design or based on that. These would be the easier ones. They’re from the ‘80s. Then there are the designs that came off of that. Burt Rutan got out of the business a long time ago, but people still like this design because it is so adaptable. There are many ways to modify them. Originally, it was very small designs with one seat in the front and one in the back. Now they Continued on Page 12
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NEWS Coming to the Cockpit: Real-Time Special-Use Airspace Updates......8 DoT Issues Two New and Needed Drone Rules ......................................9 NAS Report Confirms 100LL Unleaded Replacement Complexities 10 ATP Forms Pilot Pathway With Frontier Airlines ..................................11 AOPA’s Baker Continues Role on FAA Drone Committee ..................17 Piper Wing Spar AD Takes Effect This Month ........................................18 AirVenture 2021 Planning Continues,Tickets on Sale ........................19 Terrafugia Wins FAA Special Light-Sport Airworthiness Certificate..20 AERO Friedrichshafen Moved to Summer 2021....................................22 Hartzell Awarded STC for Talon Prop on Extra 300L ............................24 EAA AeroEducate to Help Youth Cultivate Aviation Interest ..............28 Bell Certifies New Heli Flight Data Monitoring Device ........................32 Rapid Progress on Supercub for Alaska Airmen’s Raffle....................43 AOPA Releases New Accident Case Study: Trapped in Ice ................44 Livermore, Calif., Pilot Wins AOPA’s RV-10 Airplane ............................46
Editorial: Situational Awareness By Ed Downs ..................................................................8
Editorial: More than a Numbers Game
Flying With Faber: The Comfort of Soup By Stuart J. Faber ........................................................29 Homebuilders’s Workshop: Hummm… By Ed Wischmeyer ..........................................................34
By Mark Baker, AOPA ....................................................8
SafeLandings: Distracted But Not Distressed
Opening the Gateway to Aviation Careers By Annamarie Buonocore ..............................................13
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DEPARTMENTS Calendar of Events ..........................................................3 Classifieds ......................................................................48 Index of Advertisers ......................................................50
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Let’s talk aviation safety. Sure, same old sermon, right? Well, maybe, but lets put some meat on the lecture with specific recommendations. This writer teaches many FAA courses for almost all flight ratings. A common factor in virtually every FAA written exam (officially known as a Knowledge Test) is the stress of Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)… the psychology of making good flying decisions. ADM started out with NASA studies in the late 1970’s and evolved into the airline use of Crew Resource Management (CRM) concepts. All a good thing. With the advent of advanced technology airplanes in general aviation and the ability to retrofit all kinds of technology into old airplanes, it was realized that Single Pilot Resource Management (SRM) was a good idea, as GA airplanes were becoming as complex as many two-pilot airliners. Regrettably, a lot of aviation pros were sucked into the conclusion that such technology would make flying infinitely safer, lessening the need for old-fashioned stick and rudder training. Being the clever species that we are, all too many pilots have managed to overcome technology and continue to brake perfectly good airplanes. The FAA finally concluded that the key to accident prevention lies with the pilot, thereby agreeing with the commonsense conclusion that has been with us since Orville and Wilber. It is the “lose nut behind the wheel” that is most often the problem. This is where ADM of today came from. ADM is now a major part of training, specifically included in all written exams and a major part of the new Airman Certification Standards (ACS). Bottom line, fail to know the “magic words” of ADM, and you fail the test. One aspect of ADM that is particularly stressed is that of situational awareness. To most of us old-time aviators, the concept of being “situationally aware” is pretty simple. Taking the low road in explaining situational awareness, it is simply “get your head out of your hiney and pay attention to what is going on around you.” Pretty simple … eh? Well, not to the FAA and the shrinks who came up with ADM. Given a written exam, or maybe the oral when taking a check ride (officially called the Practical Test), the following is the official definition of situational awareness, as taught in Flight Instructor Refresher Clinics (FIRC’s): “The perception of elements in the environment within a volume of time and space, the comprehension of their mean-
ing, and the projection of their status in the near future” I am not making that up. It is copied (via computer magic) right off a training slide mandated by the FAA. Is that definition a sentence or a paragraph? Is it anywhere close to correct English? The fact is situational awareness is probably at the top of the list for flying behaviors that result in safety, it is a shame that the FAA/ADM program does not explain situational awareness in a manner that resonates with us simple folk. Fortunately, here is a branch of our Federal Government that is very good at training “simple folk” in complex and exceedingly dangerous task. I give you the U.S. Military and many excellent law enforcement agencies. But, in recognition that military and law enforcement trainees may never have had to exercise the levels of situational awareness that combat (or the streets of Chicago) may require, they keep it simple. Most readers have probably heard of the “DEFCON” (Defense Condition) system of military awareness and preparedness. Divided into five levels of readiness, DEFCON 1 might be a bunch of soldiers watching football on TV and scarfing down tacos. DEFCON 5 would be these same solders saddled up and heading out for nuclear war. The in-between numbers represent an escalating scale of awareness and preparedness. This simple, but effective system means that all involved understand the severity of a situation and know what to do at each level. It is no wonder then, that it was a military gent, Col. Jeff Cooper, who adapted this concept of awareness to another discipline that requires as much initial training, recurrent training and safety training as does flying … the use of firearms. This writer is an Air Force Veteran, longtime member of the NRA and has had a special relationship with law enforcement. I came to realize that many situational awareness techniques and training philosophies originated in military training provide a remarkably practical and effective way of quantifying one’s own situational awareness in everyday life… to include flying an airplane. This instructor has adapted Col. Cooper’s system to flying and now offers the following to all my students. Col. Cooper came up with a colorcoded system of awareness… no… not like the nonsense used by Homeland Security. With only four colors to remember, white, yellow, orange, and red, it is Continued to Page 7
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Continued from Page 6 pretty easy to categorize your level of situational awareness. Let’s simply change a few words from the original version of Col. Cooper’s system and turn this into aviation situational awareness. WHITE – Perhaps like that guy watching football and scarfing tacos. Totally unaware of what is going on in the rest of the house. A car could crash into the living room and he would just yell at the dog. Are you walking down the street, texting and engaged in social media? Watch out for that manhole! A FIRC attendee, former Air Force pilot and guardian of the Washington D.C. ADIZ, told of intercepting a Cessna 310 that had penetrated the ADIZ airspace. The 310 pilot was observed to be reading a newspaper and never saw the armed jet alongside him. Apparently on autopilot, this idiot traversed the restricted airspace without a clue as to what was going on… I am not making this up! The 310’s “N” number was recorded and acted upon. How about you, with the GPS programed, autopilot engaged, music playing in your headsets and Candy Crush at play in you hands, are you situationally aware? This is the White zone … good luck! You are situationally unaware. YELLOW – If walking down the street, you know who is near you. If shopping, you keep an eye on the shopping basket and are alert to activity in the box store parking lot. You are not walking and texting. As a pilot, your head is up and out, scanning regularly and checking the gauges for normal indications. If in a busy traffic pattern, you are flying three airplanes, yours, the plane in front of you and the plane behind you, plus the tower. You are not just flying in the weather environment, but aware of what the future holds for the weather. If any doubt comes into your mind, you act to clarify that doubt. You are using flight following, not listening to music and your smart phone is nowhere to be seen. Don’t confuse this state of awareness with paranoia, it is simply a state in which all of your senses are in play, allowing full enjoyment of the adventure of flight. This is the YELLOW zone… have fun. You are situational aware. ORANGE – You have identified a specific threat. The first indication of a threat may be intuition… go with your
gut… it is seldom wrong. A threat is not going to hurt you, it is a warning that you must prepare to act. Responding to a threat can lead to avoiding a hazard. While taking a walk in a small Nevada town this writer noted another person on the other side of the street, apparently “keeping an eye on me.” I sensed a threat. A decision needed to be made to avoid the threat or confront it. If flying, a sudden change in oil pressure or perhaps EGT could be the indication of a threat. You need to start planning for action. What are your alternatives. Perhaps select “nearest airport” on your GPS, “just in case.” What if an expected ceiling is lower than forecasted? Maybe you can still complete the flight but consider diverting to an alternate airport to reduce the threat. This is the ORANGE zone… Start planning. You have recognized a potential bad situation. RED – You must act. It is now time to implement your Orange plan. This writer went “red” regarding being followed by entering a store and asking staff to call the police (no cell towers). The suspect was apprehended and was up to no good. The “action” was to avoid confrontation. What about that lowering cloud deck, continuing is an option, but that is confrontation? An action that results in avoidance is preferable, so act by heading for that alternate airport selected while still in the Orange zone. The need to act brings other problems with it. Fear, anxiety, high workload, concern for your passengers, can all add to what might be an already overwhelming workload. Consider including “RED zone planning” into every flight. Have alternate airports already selected, carry extra fuel, keep informed of the weather through regular communication with FSS, plan the safest route over roads and cities. Don’t just hit “direct to” and let the GPS make all of your decisions. Good planning and flying in the YELLOW can keep the RED zone at bay. Remember, there is a reg that says, “you must have all available information.” That does not apply to just preflight planning, but to the entire flight. The preceding still boils down to just a few words: keep your head out of your hiney and know what is going on. Pretty simple … eh?
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AOPA President and CEO viators are a meticulous bunch. We focus on the numbers in flight: speeds, temperatures, positions, altitudes, and headings. We’ve been taught from day one to follow – and trust – the numbers. They’ll rarely steer you wrong. In my many years of flying, I am still beholden to the numbers to help me be where I need to be, when I need to be there. But, as I have learned, the numbers are only one element of the safety equation. There’s just no substitute for observation and intuition. I learned the lesson that the numbers aren”t always what they seem through an interesting journey with my Cessna 185. I”ve had a long and winding love affair with this airplane, and I have flown it to many destinations across the country. While I’ve said many times that there is no perfect airplane, the 185 comes close. It does so many things so well. I originally met and bought this 1982 Skywagon in 2010 and for four years, it served me well. But in 2014, when it had 1,125 hours on the tach, I
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moved on. I had some sense, however, that the aircraft and I hadn’t seen each other for the last time. I assumed that the 185 and I could just pick up our relationship where we had left off. Such a low-time airplane. What could go wrong? When I had the chance to buy back the 185 in 2018, I jumped. The new owner rarely used it, and it was basically the same airplane I knew. In fact, in four years, the owner logged only 10 hours. Ten! I assumed that the 185 and I could just pick up our relationship where we had left off. It was a 36-year-old airplane with less than 1,150 hours on it. Such a low-time airplane. What could go wrong? Plenty, when the engine is that old, too. As you often do in a relationship, I started to notice some quirks. The engine seemed to be running a little hot, it wasn”t as smooth as I recalled, and it was bleeding oil. I knew something was off when I needed to add four quarts at every fuel stop. While it’s not a good thing for an aircraft not to fly, I had hoped that low time overall would keep this engine chugging along for many more years. As I learned, I wasn”t looking at the
right numbers. I had the airplane ferried from home base to Baker Air Services in Montana (no relation), and trusted friends and experts Roger and Darin Meggers. As Roger says, sometimes you just need to pull things apart and take a look. That”s what he did, and he was aghast. After teardown and inspection, they saw that the crankcase was extensively cracked, and the crankshaft had excessive heat cracking because of dry starts – caused by a lack of lubrication from sitting for long periods of time. He had also never seen an engine case so badly cracked from a combination of sitting, running hot, and wear that didn’t have a catastrophic failure. In Roger’s words, the engine was basically junk. I was fortunate to have had the 185 thoroughly examined when I did. Much better to find these issues on the ground! Roger and his team reminded me that an airplane that sits is not a happy airplane. We often hear about rusty pilots, especially during the past year in the COVID world, but a rusty airplane can be just as troubling. I took the opportunity to replace the original 285-horsepower Continental IO-
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520 with a 300-horsepower IO-550 and then added a new Hartzell Voyager propeller especially designed for the 185. And, of course, some twenty-first-century avionics. The engine was built and honed by Ly-Con Aircraft Engines and now puts out 349 horsepower, according to the dynamometer. The 185 and I went through a rough eight months. But since May, we’ve been reunited and haven”t been happier. The project was not cheap, but I”m excited to see cruise speeds top 160 knots. And I welcome the priceless peace of mind. What did this journey teach me? Numbers are just that – numbers. We need context for them. What are they telling us, and what are they not revealing? Low time in an airplane isn’t always a good thing; airplanes were meant to fly. Low time also can mean corrosion, and corrosion often means danger. Yes, the numbers are important, but they aren’t everything. There will always be a place for judgment, observation, and intuition in the cockpit. To borrow an often-used phrase in political circles: Trust, but verify.
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n AOPA-championed effort to push real-time status of military operations areas (MOAs) and other types of special-use airspace (SUA) into the cockpits of aviators has been included in the National Defense Authorization Act. Led by Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Rep. Sam Graves (RMo.), the top Republican on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, a provision in the act was included that requires the FAA and the Department of Defense to establish an automated real-time broadcast, similar to temporary flight restriction dissemination, on the real-time status of MOAs and restricted areas. The NDAA, an annual bill, was passed in both the House and Senate by overriding President Donald Trump’s veto, marking 60 consecutive years that it has become law. The goal to improve operational safety and efficiency by transmitting,
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directly into the cockpit, the real-time status of military training and other SUA will result in enormous savings and environmental benefits for operators of private, commercial, and military aircraft. “As a pilot, myself, I know how important up-to-date and real-time communication is when you are flying,” Inhofe said. “This is crucial information for all pilots – military, commercial and
recreational. I am proud we were able to include a provision in the NDAA that will provide, in real-time, information related to the status of special use airspace. I am proud to ensure the training needs of our military pilots while giving recreational pilots the opportunity to more safely and efficiently use our national airspace. I appreciate Mark Baker and AOPA for their strong advocacy on this issue for
general aviation pilots.” “I was happy to help secure this win for the general aviation community in the NDAA, which will address concerns with SUA restrictions and their impacts on pilots,” Graves said. “An especially important piece of this measure is a Department of Defense reporting requirement which will give us a better understanding of the SUA utilization data it provides to the FAA, which is often incomplete and submitted late. This data is critical to the FAA’s ability to provide useful information to general aviation operators on SUA restrictions in real time. Ultimately, this provision will enhance the efficiency and safety of military training operations, commercial operations, and general aviation operations, alike.” A MITRE Corp. report, developed in 2012, documented the potential benefits of such a system. According to the report, “Overall, approximate annual good-weather flight path savings in the National Airspace System (NAS) include fuel savings of $100 million dollars, distance savings of 30 million nautical Continued on Page 9
U.S. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION ISSUES TWO MUCH-ANTICIPATED DRONE RULES
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced final rules for Unmanned Aircraft (UA), commonly known as drones. The new rules will require Remote Identification (Remote ID) of drones and allow operators of small drones to fly over people and at night under certain conditions. These rules come at a time when drones represent the fastest-growing segment in the entire transportation sector – with currently over 1.7 million drone registrations and 203,000 FAA-certificated remote pilots. Remote ID will help mitigate risks associated with expanded drone operations, such as flights over people and at night, and both rules support technological and operational innovation and advancements. “These final rules carefully address safety, security and privacy concerns while advancing opportunities for innovation and utilization of drone technology,” said Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao. Remote ID is a major step toward the full integration of drones into the national airspace system. Remote ID provides identification of drones in flight as well as the location of their control stations, providing crucial information to our national security agencies and law enforcement partners, and other officials charged with ensuring public safety. Airspace awareness reduces the risk of drone interference with other aircraft and
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people and property on the ground. Equipping drones with Remote ID technology builds on previous steps taken by the FAA and the drone industry to integrate operations safely into the national airspace system. Part 107 of the federal aviation regulations currently prohibits covered drone operations over people and at night unless the operator obtains a waiver from the FAA. The new FAA regulations jointly provide increased flexibility to conduct certain small UAS without obtaining waiver. “The new rules make way for the further integration of drones into our airspace by addressing safety and security concerns,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. “They get us closer to the day when we will more routinely see drone operations such as the delivery of packages.” The Remote ID rule applies to all operators of drones that require FAA registration. There are three ways to comply with the operational requirements: 1. Operate a standard Remote ID drone that broadcasts identification and location information of the drone and control station; 2. Operate a drone with a Remote ID Continued on Page 10
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Continued from Page 8 miles, flight time savings of 90,000 hours, and reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of 300 million kg.” “This really sets the course for FAA and DOD to use existing technology to ensure pilots have the tools readily available in order to transit this type of airspace safely and efficiently. It is a gamechanger for many pilots and ensures our warfighters continue to receive the training they need and deserve,” said AOPA President Mark Baker. Different SUA areas have different restrictions, but each has an impact on aviation. There is an increase in fuel costs, flight duration, and aircraft emissions in order to circumnavigate these areas. There are also safety implications
for large SUA complexes that cannot be avoided and must be transited in order to access underlying airports. The military, itself, incurs cost for its own aircraft having to avoid these areas. Today, these military training and restricted areas comprise nearly one-fifth of the airspace within the continental United States. “We are fortunate to have allies who are knowledgeable about aviation like Senator Jim Inhofe and Representative Sam Graves in the U.S. Congress who understand the need for military training in order to protect the freedom of flying in this great country. This legislation is a huge win for aviation and our environment, and will greatly improve safety and communication,” added Baker.
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The complexities and difficulties regarding developing high-octane unleaded aviation fuel alternatives were confirmed by the National Academy of Sciences on Jan. 12, as it released a report that studied how to reduce lead emissions and exposure from aviation fuel. The report recommends a multi-path approach to lead reduction included many findings outlined previously by EAA, which has been involved in advocating for possible unleaded alternatives for nearly 50 years. In the report, “Options for Reducing Lead Emissions from Piston-Engine Aircraft,” the NAS notes the environmental and health implications of lead use, but also recognizes the complex marketplace, technological, and economic barriers to a “drop-in” solution. EAA was asked to provide input during the early stages of the report, as the association has been involved with leaded fuel alternatives beginning with EAA's groundbreaking unleaded auto-fuel research in the 1970s. The NAS also noted that simply eliminating 100LL is not a viable option, given the importance of general aviation aircraft that use the fuel to the nation's transportation system. In addition, the inability of GA aircraft to use auto fuel containing ethanol eliminates that option due to the effect of ethanol-blended fuels on aircraft systems and operational safety. “The National Academy of Science
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Continued from Page 9 broadcast module (may be a separate device attached to the drone), which broadcasts identification, location, and take-off information; or 3. Operate a drone without Remote ID but at specific FAA-recognized identification areas. The Operations Over People and at Night rule applies to Part 107 operators. The ability to fly over people and moving vehicles varies depending on the level of risk a small drone operation presents to people on the ground. Operations are permitted based on four categories, which can be found in the executive summary (www.faa.gov/news/ media/attachments /OOP_Executive_Summary.pdf) accompanying the rule. Additionally, this rule allows for operations at night under certain conditions. The final rule requires that small
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research group reiterated what EAA has been saying for many years – that working toward a viable fleet-wide replacement for 100 low-lead fuel is the only complete solution, but that despite concerted effort, formidable technological barriers have prevented success thus far,” said Sean Elliott, EAA's vice president of advocacy and safety. “It is our hope that this study will assist Congress, the FAA, and other government agencies in better understanding the challenges we face in eliminating lead from aviation fuel and encourage them to dedicate the resources necessary to help make that outcome a reality.” The NAS report recommends a variety of near-term solutions to incrementally reduce lead emissions and exposure, while research continues into an eventual 100LL replacement. Those recommendations include operational and education initiatives, public policy and economic support for making lower octane fuels available for those aircraft that can use it, continuing to work toward development of a 100LL replacement, near-term implementation of 100VLL (very low lead) that EAA supported as an ASTM specification, possible prohibition on the manufacture of new aircraft at some future date that cannot also use a lower octane fuel, and continued R&D on alternative propulsion systems such as diesel, electric, and others. Continued on Page 11 drone operators have their remote pilot certificate and identification in their physical possession when operating, ready to present to authorities if needed. This rule also expands the class of authorities who may request these forms from a remote pilot. The final rule replaces the requirement to complete a recurrent test every 24 calendar months with the requirement to complete updated recurrent training that includes operating at night in identified subject areas. Both rules will become effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. The Remote ID rule includes two compliance dates. Drone manufacturers will have 18 months to begin producing drones with Remote ID, with operators having an additional year to start using drones with Remote ID. For more information visit the FAA website, faa.gov.
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ATP FLIGHT SCHOOL FORMS PILOT PATHWAY WITH FRONTIER AIRLINES
Frontier Airlines and ATP Flight School have formed a “Frontier Direct Program” targeting ATP graduates and CFIs for employment as Frontier Airlines First Officers. In the Frontier Direct Program, ATP graduates and instructors progress from ATP straight to the flight deck at Frontier after enhanced ATP CTP training that includes additional Airbus A320 fullmotion flight simulator experience. The new partnership offers pilots an accelerated path to a rewarding career with Frontier while providing Frontier access to a high-quality pool of qualified pilot applicants, dedicated future employees, and advocates of the Frontier brand. After completing flight training in ATP’s Airline Career Pilot Program, graduates gain flight experience with ATP as paid flight instructors. Between 1,250-1,500 hours total flight time, recommended instructors interview with Frontier Airlines. After the candidate selection and interview process with Frontier, applicants receive a Conditional
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Offer of Employment and continue working towards 1,500 hours of flight experience with ATP. Once ready to transition to Frontier, pilots attend the enhanced ATP CTP course. This tailored course with ATP utilizes full-motion Airbus A320 simulator training to prepare pilots for success at Frontier. “We appreciate Frontier Airlines collaborating with ATP,” said Justin Dennis, President of ATP. “This program is a tremendous career opportunity for ATP graduates, while helping Frontier access a pool of highly qualified, professional pilots who appreciate the opportunity to fly for Frontier.” Added Brad Lambert, Vice President of Flight Operations for Frontier Airlines, “Frontier is proud to partner with premier flight schools such as ATP to ensure the quality of our future pilot supply. We have been impressed with the caliber of candidates we have seen. Coordinating with ATP to enhance their jet transition program helps to evaluate and improve on the skill set required to be a safe and
successful airline pilot.” Four ATP graduates have already completed the program in a proof of concept started in 2020. All four pilots have been flying the line with Frontier after successfully completing new-hire training and IOE. To learn more about the Frontier
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Continued from Page 10 Over the past decade, EAA pressed for the creation and has helped manage the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI), a joint government-industry effort to evaluate and authorize the use of high octane unleaded fuels. EAA also supported the development of the 100VLL standard and encourages its use where possible, as much of the existing 100LL fuel in the marketplace already meets the 100VLL reduced lead content requirements.
“PAFI provides the only means of bringing together all of the stakeholders necessary to develop, test, evaluate, and recommend fleet authorization for a high-octane unleaded aviation fuel for GA,” Elliott said. “We urge that Congress, FAA, and other government agencies step up to help provide adequate resources to this important effort designed to keep general aviation aircraft viable and safe far into the future.” For more information, visit the EAA website at eaa.org.
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Cover Story: Freeflight Conitnued from Page 4 are all the way up to four seats (two in the front and two in the back). IF USA: How much do you sell one of these planes for? BS: We really don’t “sell” the planes for money. The builder brings us what he has been working on, and then we help him build it. We actually work with them in our shop in Colorado to help them build it. Some need a lot of help; others don’t need much at all. We customize the assistance program to their needs. IF USA: How many of you work in the shop and are able to offer assistance to the homebuilders? BS: It fluctuates between three and five here in the shop, including myself. IF USA: Do you charge by the hour? BS: Yes, we charge by the hour and the amount of assistance needed. IF USA: Do you sell any parts or are they entirely responsible for that? BS: No, we have some parts here but not a lot. We have engine covers and a few other items, but they should be prepared to have their own parts. We are often tasked with having to source parts for them, like engines and hardware, but this takes away time from the project. IF USA: Are you based at an airport? BS: Yes, we are based at KFLY Meadow Lakes just northeast of Colorado Springs. IF USA: Are most of your customers from Colorado or do they come from everywhere? BS: They come from all over. We have had them come from Florida, California, South Korea, and South Africa. IF USA: Do you offer any flight training in these aircraft? BS: We do offer some, but that is very difficult because the rules won’t allow me to train people for compensation. I can let them borrow my own plane to test it out, but that is only if I have gotten to know somebody very well. This is often the case because we’ll work with builders for two or more years. IF USA: What is the weight of one of these planes? How far can it go? BS: A Longeasy is 1,000 or 1,500 pounds when empty. The Cozy weighs more like 1,150. I have flown from Colorado all the way to Florida without stopping. My Cozy with the checkers has been to the Bahamas, Mexico, and all over the U.S. IF USA: Thank you!
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(Courtesy of Freeflight Composites) your role in the company. Ryan Goodman: I am currently the managing member of the company and am part owner. I started taking over for Burall last May, and I handle the day-today operations out there. I am responsible for everything from customer engagement to advertising and marketing. IF USA: How did you come upon FreeFlight for a job in aviation? RG: I have been in aviation for a long time and come from an aviation family. My grandfather was in the Royal Air Force in World War II. I grew up visiting many military and aviation museums both here and in England. I maintained that interest later in life. I am working on an experimental aircraft myself, but I have been a pilot for almost 15 years now. I got into it on my own because most of my military experience did not lead to aviation. I met Burrall about 10 years ago at a fly-in that he hosted. It was a big barbecue. Mike Melville was there, and he piloted the first civilian-constructed aircraft to space. I stayed in touch with Burrall throughout that time, as I live right down the street from the shop. When Burrall started winding down, he had to make the decision if he wanted to continue or pass it onto somebody. I was working in cyber security at the time. I was an engineer for the Department of Defense. When Burrall told me he was retiring, I expressed interest in the business. Continued on Page 18
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s a publication with a 37-year history, like many of our readers, we are concerned with the future of aviation and bringing more young people into the industry. While 2020 has shown us some tough times as businesses and individuals battle with issues related to Coronavirus, we are confident that the industry will bounce back as it has done time and time again. When it does, it will be important to bring that fresh, youthful blood into the business. This is why organizations like Pathways to Aviation are important in our industry. This particular Reno, Nev.-based program has coached hundreds of young people into aviation degree programs and careers. Its director, Pete Parker, is optimistic about the future of aviation and has plans to really change the lives of young people in his local area. On a recent trip to Reno, I was able to sit down and interview Parker on his program and his interests in aviation. Below is the story that provides insight on how aviation enthusiasts of various backgrounds can help this important cause. In Flight USA: Tell me a little bit about the Pathways program in general. What do you do? Pete Parker: We have been in the Reno area a long time. We are a nonprofit, and we created the nonprofit back in 2004. I got hired on as an Executive Director several years ago. When I started, I didn’t know anything about aviation. I wasn’t involved with it at all. I have a background in nonprofits and was hired to put together a strategy for them. Then they said, “Could you run us?” I was a little taken aback, but then I said, “Sure, let’s go for it.” I figured with aviation, it would not be too difficult to get kids involved. It would probably be pretty easy, as it was so hands-on. I wanted to put some serious purpose behind it. I wanted to create a workforce platform that would benefit the airports in the local area. We are a 501.C3 that is privately funded. We don’t take any money from the state. We are very small, and all of the money we raise helps the students. IF USA: How have you promoted this program? PP: I have gotten quite a few students by connecting with the school districts. We make presentations at schools, run workshops at local airports, and find
students from local high schools and colleges. I have talked to the superintendents, the teachers, and all the career counselors. We do some work with local universities as well. We do a lot with Sierra College, and communicate regularly with Cal Aero, University of Nevada, Reno and Western Nevada College. IF USA: Do you do anything with aircraft? PP: We don’t touch aircraft, and this keeps the cost low. All we do is career readiness. We get with students and help them with their resumes, teach them how to interview, and how to network. We talk to them about the industry and introduce them to various aviation careers through workshops. For example, we had a young lady come to a workshop a couple of years ago. She came with her boyfriend, and she wasn’t all that interested. I asked her what she wanted to do, and she said that she was interested in museum work. Twenty-four hours later, I had her hooked up with an organization that does airport and museum assessments and reviews. Who knew? We didn’t know at the time. We also met someone who wanted to become a photographer. We introduced them to aerial photography, and there was no looking back. IF USA: Do you consider yourself a career consultant? PP: Yes, my whole thing is that students have resources on their campuses, but they don’t always know how to take advantage of them. There was a study that showed that only four percent of a student body on a college campus attends a career fair. That means that 96 percent will not attend. We are essentially the aviation career center. IF USA: Is this all done virtually or do you have a physical location? PP: I have a 10x12 office near the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, but Continued on Page 14
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Opening the Gateway to Aviation Careers Continued from Page 13 right now, we don’t necessarily need a large physical location. Our plan going into 2020 was to start going national. We were planning to go to the NBAA convention to announce our new platform, but it was cancelled. We have an online platform that helps students with career readiness. We can connect them with employers for internships, apprenticeships, etc. In April, we hosted our first online workshop. Once we started doing that, we were attracting students from all over the U.S. Then we started getting them from other countries. We are currently guiding students and job seekers who live in 36 states and six coun-
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different kinds of students. Because the industry takes all kinds, we have students interested in the medical field, the legal field, engineering, etc. and we show them how their skills are applicable to aviation, whether they choose it as a career or not. We want to deliver the message that the aviation industry pays very well and that there are good opportunities. We are the only group doing what we are doing. IF USA: Does the final say rest with you or do you report to somebody? PP: I report to the Pathways to Aviation Board of Trustees. We have a very close relationship, and they hear from me all the time. My opinion is that once you have a 501.C3 organization, no one owns it; the people own it. In this case, it is the aviation community. I feel an obligation to report to the entire aviation industry, as the industry owns us. We establish relationships with young people, so that when they are ready to get hired, they are destined for great employers. IF USA: What would you say to someone who was discouraged about the current situation with the airlines? PP: We get that all the time. We tell some of these people that it is best to pick up new skills. Get more hours and learn new skills within the industry. Get your AP
February 2021 or get a new rating. They’re all still hiring; it’s just moving a little slower. I would encourage anyone in this situation to meet people and come to our workshops. We hold them every Wednesday virtually, so they are very accessible. We will eventually resume on site. We are working with the Air National Guard to use some of their classrooms to teach the workshops. We are also working with Truckee-Tahoe Airport and others in the area. We are connected to great leaders in other states who might be interested in starting workshops in their local areas. It is all about the networking. That is what opens the doors. IF USA: Do you teach the workshops? PP: Yes, I previously owned a business that created curriculum for college courses, so I have resources. We also bring in instructors and those willing to volunteer their time to present workshops. IF USA: Is there an age limit to participate? PP: Originally, it was just for high school students. Then we branched into college. We started to notice that parents were dropping their kids off and taking an interest in the workshops. Some of Continued on Page 17
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The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President & CEO Mark Baker has been appointed to another twoyear term on the FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee. He is a founding member of the group that was established in 2016. The Drone Advisory Committee comprises executives and leaders representing a broad cross-section of aviation stakeholders that help the FAA “create a broad strategy for the safe integration of” unmanned aircraft systems, the agency noted in a Jan. 5 announcement of 12 new members. Former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao appointed the new members to fill vacancies. “I am delighted and proud to serve another term on the committee, and to represent the interests of general aviation as we share the skies with an increasing number of unmanned aircraft,” said Baker. “As our nation’s airspaces get busier, it’s imperative that we have smart and coordinated integration that meets the needs of all aviators.” AOPA is now the lone voice repre-
senting general aviation owners and pilots on the panel that helps the FAA strategize integration. The updated DAC roster of members representing “traditional manned aviation” includes Baker and fellow AOPA member Houston Mills, who is vice president of flight operations and safety at UPS Inc. (and served as the captain of the recent UPS flight tasked with delivering the first doses of a coronavirus vaccine). Two other members specifically represent manned aviation on the DAC: Lorne Cass, president of Aero NowGen Solutions and a longtime airline executive, and American Airlines Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Molly Wilkinson. Notable departures from the DAC include DJI, the undisputed leader in the consumer drone market worldwide, having produced 70 percent or more of the 1.7 million drones registered with the FAA. Skydio CEO Adam Bry, co-founder of that California firm, will represent unmanned aircraft manufacturers, along with executives of Alphabet Inc. subsidiary Wing, Amazon Prime Air, and Boeing Co.
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Continued from Page 14 them started attending the workshops, and some who were looking for jobs, ended up finding them. We’re for anybody. We have someone as old as 56 who is looking to transition into the aviation industry. We are in it for the industry and for job seekers of all kinds. We want them to be able to say, “They gave me the tools I needed to get the job.” IF USA: If you were to secure more funding, what would you do with it? PP: Every nonprofit runs on money. We do not beg for it. I am all for mentoring, and I would want to create a larger mentor program. In the next year, we hope to roll out a new mentoring program where students can talk to individuals who can impress upon a candidate the value in an aviation career. These men-
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HAI joined AOPA and Iris Automation in a Dec. 22 statement applauding Congress for including in government funding legislation passed in December language that underscores the “importance of onboard Detect and Avoid technology (DAA) as a critical safety tool for full UAS integration.” Iris Automation has developed and deployed a computer vision system that automates the detection and identification of nearby objects. CEO Jon Damush, a GA pilot and AOPA member since 1993, envisions a range of applications for the company’s Casia system, including manned and unmanned aircraft installation. Many view on-board DAA as critical to allowing unmanned aircraft to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for missions including package delivery and infrastructure inspection. The two GA associations elaborated in their joint statement: “AOPA and HAI appreciate the prioritization of aviation safety in this legislation and commend Congress for calling keeps building on itself. IF USA: Thank you!
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The FAA announced the airworthiness directive (AD) regarding wing spars on certain models of Piper PA-28 and PA32 will take effect Feb. 16, 2021. The AD was previously modified by the FAA to include changes suggested by EAA and other aviation groups to reduce the overly broad scope of the initial proposal.
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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, which will be held July 26-Aug. 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, continues in the planning and organizing mode. Among those preparations are incorporating best practices for large public events that can be incorporated at Oshkosh this summer. “There will be AirVenture in 2021, as it is so important for all of us in every segment of the aviation community,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board. “We have heard from many, many EAA members and others who have pent-up enthusiasm to be back on the flightline at Oshkosh. While it’s still too early to know exactly what everything will look like for the event, it’s important to have AirVenture in 2021 – which, coincidentally, is the 100th anniversary of the birth of EAA founder Paul Poberezny.” Advance sales for admissions, camping, and other areas are currently open at the AirVenture website (eaa.org/airventure). In addition, free youth admission, generously supported in part by Boeing, will be continued in 2021, giving more families and young people the opportunity to fully enjoy the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration. Here are some highlights in the works for the 2021 show:
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 to Highlight U.S. Air Force Special Operations
The aircraft and personnel of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) will be among the highlighted programs at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021. AFSOC is comprised of highly trained, rapidly deployable Airmen, who conduct special operations missions worldwide. Airmen who undertake Special Operations careers specialize in unique skills such as parachuting, scuba diving, rappelling, motorcycling, survival skills, and more. Aircraft in the command include specialized mobility aircraft such as the MC-130, CV-22 and C-146, Close Air Support aircraft such as the AC-130 gunship, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft such
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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021’s ‘75th (Plus One)’ Flying Demos Commemorate End of World War II
since the end of World War II. EAA AirVenture will tell the many aviation stories of The Greatest Generation and the worldwide conflict during its renowned afternoon air shows. It will feature flying displays and groups that are favorites for EAA audiences. Highlighting the weeklong commemoration will be major air show flying activities on Friday and Saturday, July 30-31. There will also be additional World War II aircraft featured on the showcase Boeing Plaza on July 30-31. “We originally planned to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II and tell all the aviation stories as part of
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Terrafugia, Inc. announced on Jan. 26 that it has reached a significant milestone by obtaining an FAA Special LightSport Aircraft (LSA) airworthiness certificate for its Transition roadable aircraft. As a unique integration of a two-seat aircraft and an automobile, the Transition is designed to meet safety standards from both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The vehicle that received the certificate is legal for flight and represents the initial version of the Transition roadable aircraft. Terrafugia will produce and sell additional initial (flight-only) versions to interested parties and will evolve the driving portion of the Transition design, with the goal of being legal both in the sky and on local roads in 2022. “We are excited to have reached our goal of an airworthiness certificate for the initial version,” said Kevin Colburn, Vice
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AirVenture 2021 Planning Continued from Page 19 course of the war. In addition, evening programming on Friday, July 30, will focus specifically on World War II and the legendary aircraft that turned the tide of the war. Throughout the week, evening movies at the Fly-In Theater will include a number of films devoted to World War II aviation. Further details on individual highlights and aircraft will be announced as they are finalized.
Orbis Flying Eye Hospital Returns to Oshkosh for AirVenture 2021
The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, which has been saving sight and training eye care professionals in more than 95 countries around the world, will return to the world’s largest fly-in convention in 2021 as part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. “For more than a century, aviation has created a unique niche that has made the world a better place, whether it’s through delivering medical care, fighting fires, or rescuing lost and injured individuals,” said Larsen. “The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital and its dedicated team of volunteer medical personnel has given and returned the gift of sight to thousands of people around the world over the past 40 years. Its return to Oshkosh in 2021 is a most suitable anchor for our salute to humanitarian aviation.”
The current Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, a McDonnell Douglas MD-10, was donated to Orbis by FedEx, which had used the airplane as a cargo aircraft. The Orbis team then outfitted the aircraft with a fully accredited ophthalmic teaching hospital, including an operating room, recovery room, classroom, and some of the world’s most advanced ophthalmic training equipment. This aircraft, which took its first sight-saving flight in 2016, replaced a DC-10 that Orbis had used since 1994 after beginning its work with a donated Douglas DC-8 in 1982. The Orbis team travels around the world, working with local hospitals in countries where access to eye care, such as cataract surgery and glaucoma treatment, is often limited or nonexistent. The Orbis team uses the Flying Eye Hospital to train local eye care professionals at each of its stops. Orbis’ telemedicine platform, Cybersight, which has been even more important during the COVID19 pandemic, provides long-distance mentoring and education to more than 35,000 eye care professionals from more than 200 countries and regions. “The Orbis story is one of a unique and lasting alliance between aviation and medicine. Our previous trips to Oshkosh allowed us to tell that story to thousands of aviators, many of whom had never heard of our work,” said Bruce Johnson, Director of Aircraft Operations at Orbis. “We are eager to return to AirVenture and share the latest developments in our mission.” The Orbis MD-10 aircraft is expected to arrive in Oshkosh the weekend prior to AirVenture and stay throughout the week. For more updates, and for ticket information, visit the EAA website at www.eaa.org.
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AeroEducate is a wide-ranging program where a child can reach specific goals in aviation that are achievable, affordable, and engaging," said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board. "This is the 'Next Step' for direct youth aviation education that was pioneered by the EAA Young Eagles program in the 1990s. AeroEducate will encourage participation from young people, their parents, teachers, and EAA chapters in a way that builds interest in aviation from initial fun to possible career paths." Among the elements of AeroEducate are: • Badging Program – designed to motivate engagement and continued discovery • Career Pathways – demystifies the journey, regardless of area of aviation interest • Classroom Activities – aviationinfused to help educators spark interest among youth • Database of Youth Aviation Activities – creating nationwide opportunities to participate As part of AeroEducate, EAA is partnering with aviation industry leaders to develop specific career pathways that include professional pilot, air traffic con-
AeroEducate, the newest youth aviation initiative from EAA, will bring an interactive, educational, and engaging experience to young people ages 5 to 18. (Courtesy EAA)
troller, maintenance technician, engineering, and aviation business. United Airlines' Aviate program led the way in late 2020 by becoming the first industry partner in AeroEducate. Aviate, established to inspire and develop the next generation of talented and diverse United pilots, will effectively create a path from a Young Eagles flight to a profession as a commercial pilot. Additional industry partners will be announced as their participation is finalized. EAA is developing educational components with North Carolina State University, encompassing an aviation focus that can be used in both traditional and non-traditional learning environments. Continued on Page 32
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Flying With Faber
THE COMFORT OF SOUP: STAY-AT-HOME FAVORITES
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n many occasions, I’ve sat in my plane awaiting instructions from ATC. During high traffic periods and inclement weather, gate holds are common, even for small piston aircraft. So, I’ve learned to be patient. That training has paid off. Presently, many of us are cooling our heels in another form of a gate hold. We’re confined to our homes, waiting for a call from the “CVC,” my name for County Vaccination Center. Now that winter is in full swing, cold weather has further driven us into our homes. Even in Southern California, temperatures have dipped into the 40s. I love cold weather. When I lived in Wisconsin, I would wait for the snowfall. Then, I would bundle up in my heavy parka, put on gloves and a furry hat and step outside for long walks. Now, in Los Angeles, I still take long morning and evening walks in the cold or rainy weather. The most enjoyable part is coming back to the house and feeling with warmth as I cross the threshold. These past weeks, I’ve retrieved my favorite soup recipes. I can’t think of a warmer and more inviting dinner than one consisting of a hearty bowl of soup while listening to the wind and watching the rainfall from the dining room window. As enjoyable as it is to eat the soup, I derive even more pleasure in preparing the meal. I favor soups that are thick and robust. Many of my recipes include the three major food groups, which means we enjoy a complete meal from one pot. I feel confident that if you try these recipes, it will make your stay-at-home mandate more tolerable – even pleasant and memorable.
Chicken & Dumplings
(Stuart J. Faber) Here is a dish that reminds almost everyone of their childhood. Prepare it for your kids. Create memories for them and reflect on memories of your own. Chicken & Soup Ingredients: 1 1/2 chickens 1 stick butter 8 carrots 6 cloves garlic
2 stalks celery 2 leeks 2 brown onions 1 parsnip 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon tarragon 1/2 teaspoon ground sage kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Dumplings Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley Chicken & Soup: Cut chicken into half breasts, legs, thighs, wings. Cut carrots into 1-inch chunks. Slice garlic. Chop celery and onions into ½-inch chunks. Slice white part of leeks. Spread layers and wash thoroughly. Fill a large stockpot with 4 quarts of water. Add chicken, parsnip, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover and cook until chicken is done. Check thick part of breast and thick part of thigh with an instant thermometer. They should read 170 degrees. Remove chicken from pot and cool. Separate the meat from the bones and cut into bite-size pieces. Meanwhile, melt stick of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, parsnip, celery, garlic and onion. Stir and cook until slightly soft, about 10 minutes. Add flour and mix well until you can no longer see bits of flour. Add thyme, tarragon and sage. Bring back to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook, covered for about 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender and soup has thickened slightly. Return chicken pieces to pot. Cover and simmer. Check for seasonings. Add more if desired. Dumplings: Bring milk and eggs to room temperature. Chop butter into pieces. Mix the eggs with the milk. Mix together the flour, salt and baking powder. Add the butter and milk-egg mixture. With a pastry cutter, work the dough until it comes together. It will be moist and sticky. Add more milk, a tablespoon at a time if necessary. Do a final mix with your hands. Moisten your hands with water. Tear off pieces of dough a little larger than golf balls. Place into the simmering soup. Cover and cook about 12 minutes. After 6 minutes, with a large spoon, turn dumplings over 1 time. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Fabe’s Outstanding Beef & Mushroom Barley Soup
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Here is another soup that can serve as an entire meal. I love the taste and texture of barley. Nutritionists claim that barley is full of nutrients and very good for you. Whole grain barley is even better for you, but it’s difficult to find. Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil 1 pound of boneless short rib meat cut into 1/2-inch chunks is great-or 1 pound chuck roast cut into 1/2-inch chunks. For extra flavor, add a soup bone. If you have bones from the short ribs, throw them in. 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 ribs celery, finely chopped 1/2 each red & green bell pepper, chopped 3 medium carrots, 1-inch chunks 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 1 lb. white button mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/4 cup sherry 4-5 cups beef stock 1 1/4 cups pearl barley 4 Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered (opt.) 2 tsp. thyme leaves 2 fresh thyme stalks 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon each granulated onion & granulated garlic 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon Worcestershire 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley 1 cup frozen peas Method: Heat half the oil in a 6-qt. Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown meat on all sides. Remove and set aside. This soup can also be made with chicken. Cut the chicken (thighs and/or breasts), into one-inch chunks. Brown chunks on all sides. Set aside.Add chicken chunks during last 20 minutes of cooking soup. Add remaining oil, garlic, celery, carrots, bell peppers and onion, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Do not brown. Add
sliced mushrooms, and cook, stirring, until mushrooms give off their liquid. Add bay leaves. Add sherry, and cook until evaporated, about 2 minutes. Scrape bottom of pot to incorporate fond. Return meat to pot. Add stock, Worcestershire, soy sauce, thyme, oregano, granulated onion and garlic, salt and pepper; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, covered and stirring occasionally, until meat is almost tender-about 1 hour. Add barley and potatoes, if using. Stir so that liquid covers barley and potatoes. Cover and simmer until potatoes and barley are tender, about 1 more hour. Do not over-cook or barley will be mushy. Discard bones if you have used them. Discard bay leaves. Add more beef stock or water, if necessary or desired. Mix well to incorporate meat. Re-season with thyme, salt and pepper. Add peas and cook until they are warm. Add a pinch lemon juice. Garnish with chopped parsley. For a thicker soup, make a roux. Place 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of flour in a small saucepan and place over low heat. Stir constantly until incorporated and you have a blonde substance the thickness of sour cream. Bring soup to a boil and add roux. Stir into liquid to desired thickness. The butter in the roux will add extra richness. If too thick, carefully add some water.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Flying With Faber Continued from Page 29 8 corn tortillas 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 teaspoons cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano 1 bay leaf 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1-2 tablespoons chopped jalapeño 1 6 oz. can tomato paste 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 15 oz. can corn 1 15 oz. black beans 1 14.5 oz. can whole tomatoes 5 cups chicken stock 1 lime, juiced 3/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped 1 bunch scallions, chopped Method: Cut chicken into ¼-inch thick strips. Cut tortillas into 2-inch wide strips. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven. Place tortilla chips in oil, cook for 1 minute or until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel. Add tomatoes and tomato paste to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture reaches the consistency of oatmeal. Add one more tablespoon of oil to
the pot. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper and paprika. Cook until pink disappears, about 2 minutes. Remove and place on cutting board. Cut into shreds. Before chopping jalapeno, remove membranes and seeds and discard. Add onions, jalapeno and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 1 minute, then add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the bay leaf, cumin, coriander, oregano, chili powder, paprika and cayenne and mix well. I suggest adding spices in increments to achieve desired heat. Add the tomato mixture and stir well. Add the chicken stock and mix well. Add shredded chicken, black beans and corn. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add juice from the lime in 1 teaspoon increments. Add cilantro and scallions, stir and cook for 1 minute. Add tortilla strips and cook for one minute. Remove bay leaf. Check seasoning. Add more spices if desired. Serve topped with shredded Monterey jack cheese, tortilla chips, avocado, etc. If you have leftover chicken from a previous dinner, this is a good way to use it.
Stu’s New Minestrone
This is an Italian classic Ingredients: 1 large onion, diced 1 leek, diced
(Stuart J. Faber)
3 ounces pancetta or ham, diced kosher salt/freshly ground black pepper 3 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 6 ounces mushrooms, sliced 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 zucchinis, sliced 1 cup green beans 3-5 cups chicken stock 6 ounces tomato paste 1-28 ounce can whole tomatoes, chopped 2 Bay leaves 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped 2 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary 1/4 teaspoon sage 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon thyme and 1 teaspoon sugar 3 small Yukon Gold potatoes, diced 1 cup cooked dried beans (canned ok) (canellini or garbanzo) 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan 1 cup cooked corn 1/4 cup lentils (opt.) 1/4 cup frozen peas
8 oz. penne pasta (or other tube pasta) 1 cup chopped fresh spinach 2 tablespoons butter Method: If using dried beans, soak overnight, then cook until tender, about 30-40 minutes. Do not add salt while cooking beans. In large Dutch oven, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté onions about 5 minutes over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Add pancetta or ham, carrots, celery, bell pepper and potatoes and sauté 3 minutes more. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomato paste, rub it on bottom of Dutch oven with a spatula for one minute. Add chopped tomatoes and about 3 cups of chicken stock. Add bay leaves, rosemary, sage, oregano, thyme and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, add zucchini, mushrooms and green beans. Add lentils if using. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, then add pasta. Add more stock as needed. Add beans, corn and peas. Cook until pasta is al dente. Check for seasonings and adjust. Add Parmesan, butter, parsley and spinach. Cook for 10 minutes more, then serve. So, enjoy the time during your stayat-home gate hold by placing a heavy pot on the stove, cut some veggies and enjoy a warm and fuzzy cup of soup.
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Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced on Jan. 13 the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Installation of QuantiFLY, a new aircraft communication unit (ACU) powered by Truth Data, offering a true low-cost, lightweight, and fully automatic flight data monitoring (FDM) solution currently available for the Bell 407GXi and Bell 429. Bell developed QuantiFLY with Appareo and FDM analytics to enable operators to affordably use the data from QuantiFLY to be actionable and drive safety. “As innovators, Bell is continuously exploring advanced solutions to provide customers with smart helicopter technology to enhance their flight experience,” said Michael Thacker, executive vice president, Innovation and Commercial Business. “The introduction of Bell’s QuantiFLY will offer greater visibility into flight oper-
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EAA AeroEducate Initiative Continued from Page 28 That flexibility is especially useful as online and distance learning has become more prevalent over the past year. The activities focus on STEM principles, and follow Common Core Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and tech-
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here’s a lot of homebuilts for sale with prices that are, I think, way out of line. One of the popular rich boy toys these days is the AirCam on amphibious float. I think these are way overpriced at $250,000, but now there’s one advertised for $315,000. Similarly, RV-14s are a hot commodity, with a number for sale just under $200,000. Today I saw one advertised for $247,000, which is towards the high end of the RV-10 spectrum – and the RV-10 is a four seater. And this overpriced RV-14 has an overhauled, not new, engine, and not an IO-390. Would I like to have another AirCam? Sure, even though this part of Georgia is not as scenic as where I lived in Iowa or Arizona. Amphibious floats? Uh, no… There’s not much fresh water around here, and rivers tend to have logs and debris under the surface of the water, and wires over it. And I’ve heard that if you put a plane on floats, that doubles the insurance, and amphibious floats doubles it yet again. How about an RV-14? A little faster and a little roomier than the RV-9A, both
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desirable, and handling not quite as good as the RV-9A but still plenty good. What I’d really like would be a baggage door, however, especially if I get another puppy dog. Or an RV-10 would work, too. But in these strange days, there’s no place to go, nothing to do when you get there, and in my case, nobody to bring along. Sigh.
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On the Expanded Envelope Exercises front, the webinar a few weeks back (https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=8k8PeC9n_8Y) had just under 50 attendees. Not bad, says I. As presenter, I couldn’t check the attendee list, and forgot to ask somebody to check for me, but there were some folks there that I’m glad saw it. Maybe this will help get the aviation safety community working in a new direction. After all, the FAA WINGS program is constrained to what’s in the Airman Certification Standards (that define what you have to demonstrate to get your license), so the WINGS program in effect disallows any new approaches to aviation
safety. To be a bit more blunt about it, the FAA’s position seems to be that present safety techniques cannot be improved upon, if only those &(&%$ pilots would pay attention. Sort of like, “The beatings will continue till morale improves.”
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Here’s something I’m thinking about, but probably still some holes in the thought processes… The big idea is that spins and low-speed spirals (LoSS) share a common root cause and are related symptoms of the same degraded cognitive availability. This idea was in the recent webinar mentioned above. The bottom line is that if we want to improve safety, we should treat the cause and not focus on the different symptoms of the same cause. Then again, Low Speed Spirals (LoSS) are not taught at all when accident data indicates that they are roughly as common as spins. Suppose a pilot is making a turn in the traffic pattern, such as but not necessarily base to final. At some point, for some reason, the pilot decides that more
turn is required, and focusing on that need for more turn and/or focusing on something else degrades the pilot’s cognitive availability to pay attention to what the airplane is doing. Here are four bad ways that a cognitively unavailable pilot might try to get more turn: 1. If the pilot banks excessively and does not apply sufficient back pressure, this situation can degenerate into a LoSS (Low Speed Spiral). Overbanking tendency may contribute. Altitude loss is nominally 500 feet with a reasonably prompt recovery, but an overwhelmed pilot might consume more altitude. The FAA approved spiral recovery technique exacerbates altitude loss. 2. If the pilot banks excessively and adds forward stick, either due to being high or wanting to avoid a spin, this could be another variant of LoSS. This kind of LoSS might lead to an even more nose down attitude and more altitude loss. Altitude loss is nominally 600 feet when I demonstrate this, but I recover much more promptly than a flustered pilot might. Continued on Page 42
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It has been said that the only voluntary act in aviation is the decision to take-off. Every action after take-off involves the skillful management of risk, the enjoyment of flight and a continuous stream of decisions that result in a safe landing. In 1974, NASA created the Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) to allow aviation professionals to share experiences in a frank, non-punitive manner. The ASRS structure allows pilots and other aviation professionals to file an anonymous report of an incident, error or occurrence that the contributor feels might be of value to others. These reports are gathered, analyzed and data based by NASA experts and made available to all interested parties as a tool for creating proactive aviation safety programs. Additionally, NASA distributes an electronic publication, CALLBACK, which contains selected, de-identified, reports on a free subscription basis. In Flight USA is proud to reprint selected reports, exerpted from CALLBACK, for our readers to read, study, occasionally laugh at, and always learn from. Visit http://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/ to learn how you can participate in the ASRS program.
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ince the dawn of aviation safety, much has been researched and compiled by psychologists and aviation safety experts regarding human factors in aviation. Broadly, the discipline embraces human perceptions, processes, responses, and certain environmental conditions that affect humans and influence outcomes of incidents and accidents. Reports submitted to ASRS reveal human factors that include communication breakdown, confusion, distraction, fatigue, human-machine interface, physiological, situational awareness, time pressure, training/qualification, troubleshooting, and workload. In this edition of Callback, we reflect on the legacy of Dr. Robert Key Dismukes of NASA Ames Research Center. Dr. Dismukes and his colleagues at NASA have conducted research examining how
skilled operators manage concurrent tasks, errors to which they are vulnerable, and strategies for red Cockpit Interruptions and Distractions1, which offers universal guidance to pilots for reducing vulnerability to interruptions and distractions. This month, focusing on distractions, Callback begins an informal look at human factors evident in reports that we receive. Multiple human factors often play party to a given incident, and the narratives herein may present more than one. Our intent is to feature each of the others in a future Callback. Ponder the distractions, but don’t be distracted.
Distracted but Not Distressed
Battling multiple human factors while handling a medical emergency, this Captain was showered with distractions.
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• Just after… the flight attendants (FAs)… had secured the cabin as requested and were seated due to expected turbulence on the arrival, I was notified we had a medical emergency in progress. I informed the First Officer (FO) and Pilot Flying (PF) of the situation and asked him to take COMM 1, inform ATC, and do his best to avoid weather and turbulence, since we would now have people up in the cabin during the descent. He acknowledged, and I began the STAT MD [radio] procedure and coordination with the FAs. Unfortunately, the FAs were having a rough time getting their medical headset connected and finding a doctor onboard. The passenger was unconscious with a very low breath and heart rate. By the time the FAs were able to respond to STAT MD, a new [STAT MD radio] patch had to be made. The FA could not commu-
nicate on the headset and decided to put the headset on the doctor assisting. This caused a complete lock-up of the COMM due to the doctor… not knowing our procedures and keeping the transmit button depressed, causing a hot microphone. STAT MD was trying to give us instructions but was inaudible due to the blocked frequency. After repeated attempts of calling the FAs over the intercom and… PA announcements, the doctor was… removed from the headset, so we could make a plan… with STAT MD and Dispatch. I immediately made contact with the FAs and requested to not put the doctor on the headset again. I could relay if needed. At that point, I heard the autopilot disconnect and felt a semiabrupt pitch-up. Immediately, I observed Continued on Page 39
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the FO hand-flying the aircraft at a 2,000 FPM climb through FL360 with power at idle and speedbrakes deployed. Airspeed was close to overspeed. I made a callout… and inquired what was going on. The FO stated that he had an updraft and was preventing an overspeed. I aggressively called for him to lower the nose, observing the airspeed decreasing rapidly and the engines… near idle. The FO immediately lowered the nose and regained control of the aircraft. He reconnected the autopilot, and I went back to dealing with the emergency medical issue and inquired of the FO what happened. He was descending to FL240 from FL400 when he said we hit an updraft. We were in moderate turbulence the entire time, but I did not observe much airspeed fluctuation. I notified Center of the climb during the descent due to an updraft. We were given another crossing restriction. Now back in the green, I was trying to get landing data and ATIS for a low visibility approach. We were experiencing difficulties due to ACARS NO COMM through the weather. At that point, I observed the FO once again near overspeed and made the callout. He corrected speed and was complaining it was the
aircraft. Trying to figure out what was going on, I noted the descent [speed] had been set to 320 knots. I immediately corrected the setting to 280 (turbulent penetration speed) and explained you can’t set an airspeed that high and not expect an overspeed, especially since we had been in moderate turbulence the entire time. I asked ATC to waive the next crossing restriction so we could slow, and we continued safely. While debriefing the event, we talked about task saturation and what had happened.
salute. Prior to that, we waited. In the meantime, I called for a review of the instrument data and bugs items, but before that was completed, we got the salute, so we continued with the control checks. However, I may have missed the flaps call. I cannot recall. Nevertheless, we continued and taxied out as usual and went through all the checklist items. When it came to flaps, I remember putting my hand on the lever and called, “One, green light,” but failed to look long enough at the actual lever position or flap indicator and notice the flaps were not in the correct position. Once on the runway and cleared for takeoff, after 40 percent N1, I pressed the TOGA switch and immediately heard the configuration warning horn. I retarded the throttles. We both quickly recognized the problem, and the FO positioned the flaps to the correct position. Rather than continuing the takeoff from that point, I elected to taxi forward to the next runway exit and exit the runway. I treated the situation as a rejected takeoff below 80 knots, all the while informing… Tower of our intentions. Once clear, we discussed the error, ran a complete Before Takeoff Checklist for a second time, got… back in the green, and were soon back on the runway and cleared for an uneventful takeoff. We simply got distracted by the non-
Deviations From a Routine Flow
This air carrier Captain received a surprise on the takeoff roll after several distractions during pushback and taxi-out. • After pushback, while starting the second engine, I noticed… the push crew walking away from the aircraft back to the gate. I did not get a salute, and I could not see anyone carrying the gear pin. I verbalized this to the FO and directed him to call [Company] Operations and inform them of the situation, and that I needed a salute and a visual of the pin from the push crew. After several minutes, someone came back out, retrieved the pin from the floor of the tug, and walked toward the aircraft. Once I got a visual, I flashed the nose light and got a
standard push crew’s actions consequent delay and didn’t trap the error. We moved unexpectedly out of the green. Expectation bias played a hand. The normal sequenced flow got interrupted. I expected that once the ground crew was clear of the aircraft and I had a salute, I would call for appropriate flaps and control check. Instead of the usual, we (I) got focused on getting the crew back out to see the pin and a confirmation salute. After I got what I wanted, I failed to initiate a definitive restart, and I allowed an [ambiguous] continuation – sort of just picking up where we left off – leading to an error. An abundance of nonstandard events happens on the line. We should remind ourselves often that things won’t be perfect, regardless of effort, so we must remain vigilant and dedicated to trapping errors as they come.
COVID-19 in Consideration
The Captain, flight attendants, and customer service representative (CSR) all spent excessive time urging a few passengers to practice civility, consider public safety, and comply with airline policy. COVID19 aside, contemplate the possible aviation consequences from these distractions. • During the initial boarding phase, Continued on Page 42
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Continued from Page 39 the lead FA brought to my attention a threat to the safety of the flight. The threat was that she noticed several passengers who were not covering their noses and mouths with a face covering. FAs counseled each passenger boarding without their masks on properly, [explaining] the airline’s policy that all travelers are required to wear face coverings during their entire flight. As the Captain, I made three public address announcements (PAs): at the beginning, middle, and end of the boarding process explaining the airline policy. The CSR was initially alerted to this health threat and stated that they counseled customers who were traveling together in a large group of about a dozen. He stated that he made PAs [during] boarding announcing the face covering policy. At the end of the boarding process, the CSR again repeated the airline’s mask policy and then closed door 1L. Prior to pushback, the FAs alerted me that they again had to tell a few members of the same group to wear their masks. Later one of the FAs stated that some of the passen-
February 2021 gers from the large group were displaying eating and drinking motions while specifically staring at the FA. While on the ground, [during] each of the multiple incidents that members of the group were told to wear their masks properly, they complied. The lead FA contacted me after initial level off for cruise flight. She requested that I make another PA about the airline’s face-covering policy because multiple members of the same group were again not wearing their masks to cover their noses and mouths. I made a fourth PA repeating the airline’s policy and explained that the masks were mandatory for public health reasons. I also explained that they may be putting the safety of the flight in jeopardy. I then contacted Dispatch to alert the company of the threat to the safety of the flight. Via ACARS, the Dispatcher issued instructions to mitigate the threat. The lead FA subsequently informed me that, after my fourth PA, all passengers complied with the face covering policy. 1.https://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/publicatio ns/directline/dl10_distract.htm
Homebuilders Workshop Continued from Page 34 3. If the pilot tightens up the turn with excessive rudder and adds some back pressure to hold the nose up, this can be a skidding turn entry into a spin. This used to be called a spin out the bottom. Many consider this the major / only kind of loss of control to be concerned with, and this kind of spin is a major motivation for visual AOA – as if anybody would be looking inside the airplane when cognitive ability is already compromised by trying to get flight path alignment under control. 4. If the pilot banks a lot, tightens up the turn with back pressure, and then keeps the nose up with rudder, this can lead to a spin over the top. I used to demonstrate these to primary students right before they got their license. This hypothesis treats the two cases of LoSS and the two cases of spin all as
related symptoms of the same core problem. And if cognitive unavailability is indeed causal in low altitude LOC, it probably makes little difference what avoidance / recovery training a pilot may have received at altitude. Better to expand the pilot’s personal flight envelope, expand the comfort zone, and thereby improve the pilot’s cognitive availability to help the pilot recognize and avoid the situation in the first place. This whole topic of shared causal factors of spins and LoSS would be a fascinating hypothesis for somebody to investigate further. Personally, I can’t do a whole lot more inflight investigations because my plane is recommended against spins and my 2 g spine would probably not like the spin recoveries. Don’t know who could pursue this work, but I’d be happy to consult – gratis, of course.
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Steve Williams, owner of Acme Cub, reports that he will have no problems meeting the April 15 deadline for completion of the Supercub he is building for the Alaska Airmen’s Annual Raffle. The project, that was started with a new steel tube fuselage frame and rebuilt wings, has been covered with new, black Oratex fabric. Windows have been installed along with a large, form-shaped Lexan skylight. The firewall and engine mount have been hung, and the fuselage has been transferred from a rotisserie to a temporary gear. The main gear in this Supercub will be three inches longer than standard, to accommodate tundra tires and permit sufficient clearance for 82” propeller when the plane is on skis. Steve expected to have the main gear and instrument panel in place by the end of January. Among the dozens of non-structural modifications, Steve has developed carbon fiber floorboards, leather door seals that prevent any air leaks, and a clear
lexan cover for the lower door to enhance visibility. He has installed an extra heater for the benefit of the passenger. The seats are custom made and the rear seat is a unique “sling” seat that permits the removal of the back support, the leather cushions along with the folding of the sling, thereby considerably increasing the storage area behind the pilot’s seat. Under the category of “minor alterations,” Steve has introduced a cargo access door, an aft fuselage access door, an extra landing light in the left wing, and an extra lift handle on the left side at the back end of the fuselage. Utilizing an STC, he installed double slotted fowler flaps and has reinforced the flap brackets to take the load caused by the pitching down moment of the nose when deployed on final approach. The arrangement is similar to the flaps on a 737 and Twin Otter. The spars have been beefed up to allow for an STCd 250-pound gross weight increase. To provide extra braking
The Board of Trustees of the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) announced on Jan. 19 that its coveted 2020 Spirit of Flight Award will be presented to the American Rocketry Challenge. While the date and time of the presentation is yet to be determined, the NAHF is eager to share this wonderful news about one of the most impactful science, technology, engineering, and math (STEAM) programs in the world. The American Rocketry Challenge is the world’s largest rocket contest, with nearly 5,000 students nationwide competing annually. The contest provides students in 6th - 12th grades the opportunity to design, build, and launch model rockets and gain hands-on experience solving engineering problems. Sponsored by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), the National Association of Rocketry, and more than 20 aerospace industry partners, including NASA, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the
Department of Defense, the challenge is the aerospace industry’s flagship program designed to encourage students to study STEM. The Spirit of Flight Award qualifications include organizations that serve a special need of the nation and set high standards for excellence in the utilization of aerospace assets. One of the most applicable of the criteria met by the American Rocketry Challenge is the “creativity” that voters of the Spirit of Flight Award are charged to identify. NAHF President and CEO, Amy Spowart said, “The American Rocketry Challenge definitely sets a high standard for STEM education in this nation and that made it an easy choice for the Spirit of Flight voters.” She added, “The past awardees and the challenging criteria for this award put it among the most sought after in aerospace. The American Rocketry Challenge’s worthiness comes by way of its multifaceted benefits to avi-
strength as required with large tundra tires, high-pressure master brake cylinders have been installed. Fuel pump wiring and fuselage fittings have also been added to permit the installation of a belly fuel tank. Utilizing another STC, Steve has moved the battery from its original location in the aft fuselage to a forward location between the rudder pedals. When completed the Alaskan Airmen’s Raffle Supercub will look like it just came out of the showroom. Raffle tickets are still on sale, but are going fast. Anyone wishing to purchase tickets for the raffle can call the Alaska Airmen’s Association at (907) 245-1251. For more information About ACME Cub Training visit www.acmecub.blogspot .com, or call (907) 250-6030. Videos and still photos of the Supercub are available on Instagram.
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The Supercub, being restored by Acme Cub Training for the Alaskan Airman’s Raffle, is making rapid progress with numerous special touches, minor alterations and STCs. (Courtesy Acme Cub)
THE NATIONAL AVIATION HALL OF FAME’S 2020 SPIRIT OF FLIGHT AWARD TO BE PRESENTED TO THE AMERICAN ROCKETRY CHALLENGE ation; from offering hands-on STEAM principles to students in 6th to 12th grade and encouraging them to consider and pursue careers in aerospace. It’s a winwin for our industry.” “The Spirit of Flight award from the National Aviation Hall of Fame is a tremendous honor,” said AIA President & CEO Eric Fanning. “Hosting the American Rocketry Challenge is a privilege for AIA, and this award recognizes our continued commitment to growing the next generation of aerospace and defense leaders. Year after year, we are inspired by the ingenuity and brilliance of our young rocketeers, and we cannot wait to see how they shape our future.” Past winners of the Spirit of Flight range from historical groups like the WWII era “Flying Tigers,” to aerospace icons like the Apollo Missions, to industry leaders such as the Boeing Company. A complete list can be seen at https://www.nationalavia tion.org/milton-caniff-spirit-of-flight-
Nearly 5,000 students nationwide, in grade 6-12, compete annually in the American Rocketry Challenge, gaining an opportunity to design, build, and launch model rockets. (This photo was taken prior to the Pandemic) (Ccourtesy the American Rocketry Challenge) award. More information about the National Aviation Hall of Fame can be found at www.nationalaviation.org and to learn more about the American Rocketry Challenge, visit https://rocketcontest.org/.
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AOPA’S AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE RELEASES NEW ACCIDENT CASE STUDY: TRAPPED IN ICE In Flight USA Celebrating 37 Years
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The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) released a new episode in its popular Accident Case Study video series about a Cirrus SR22 aircraft and a Bonanza A36 aircraft. Both crashed when the pilots flew into deteriorating conditions and encountered icing that they could not escape. Accident Case Study: Trapped in Ice, recreates the events that led to two ill-fated flights in April 2018. The pilots and passengers departed under what they perceived were manageable IFR conditions. But a large swath of hazardous icing conditions and mountain obscuration in IMC proved to be no match for the pilots or their airplanes, which were not anti-icing or deicing equipped.
“These accidents serve as sober reminders that we need to use all avail-
able weather information, as current as possible, especially when planning a
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has announced that MetLife is the new carrier for AOPA-sponsored life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance programs – a move that will offer better rates, more coverage, and added benefits to members. There are no general aviation exclusions for coverage. The transition from former provider Voya took place on Jan. 1. AOPA made the move in response to member concerns about rate increases in their term life insurance plans. Members will receive a new certificate for their records. “We heard your concerns, and as a result, we are switching to MetLife to
meet the unique needs of our members at affordable rates,” said Jiri Marousek, AOPA senior vice president of marketing. “MetLife is pleased to partner with AOPA in offering our suite of Group Term Life and AD&D products to AOPA members,” said Tom Bohde, MetLife Affinity and Member Benefits Division account executive. “Combining the respected brands of MetLife and AOPA with high-quality product offerings creates a tremendous opportunity to meet the insurance needs of AOPA members.” Those who currently have plans with AOPA will be transitioned to MetLife. (However, members in Alaska,
Washington, Oregon, and Montana will remain with the Voya plan until state filing is completed.) Even though the transition will be seamless for members, those with plans already might want to consider a new plan under MetLife. MetLife will offer lower rates for new 10- and 20-year term life plans. Senior Term Life (50+ Term) and Annual Renewable Term rates are not changing. AD&D existing rates are not changing, even though MetLife’s marketed plan rates are 6 percent higher than the existing plans. MetLife does not offer a match for the current Total & Permanent Disability benefit currently offered, but the rest of
John P. Roth will serve as the Acting Secretary of the Air Force as of Jan. 20, until the President nominates and the Senate confirms a permanent replacement. Roth succeeds Barbara Barrett, who served as the 25th Secretary of the Air Force from Oct. 18, 2019, until Jan. 20. Roth has served as the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller since January 2018. From May 2019 to December 2020, he also performed the duties of Under Secretary of the Air Force, a role he held from June to October 2019. “It is a privilege to serve Airmen and Guardians as the Acting Secretary of the
Air Force,” Roth said. “Protecting the nation is a solemn responsibility; one that the U.S. Air and Space Forces execute daily without fail. I look forward to working side-by-side with Gen. (Charles Q. Brown, Jr.) and Gen. (John W.) Raymond to ensure our Airmen and Guardians have the training and resources required to meet national security requirements and keep America safe. “I’m eager to continue the momentum Secretary Barrett and these two great military leaders put into motion as we work together to accelerate change for our Air Force and continue building America’s Space Force,” he said. As acting secretary, Roth leads the Department of the Air Force, comprised
of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. He is responsible for organizing, training and equipping Air and Space Forces and for the welfare of 697,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian Airmen and Guardians and their families. As the Department’s senior leader overseeing an annual budget of more than $205 billion, Roth directs strategy, policy, acquisitions, technology, personnel, and risk management. He implements decisions of the President and Congress and fulfills Combatant Commanders’ operational requirements.
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flight in conditions favorable for in-flight icing,” said ASI’s senior vice president Richard McSpadden. Join the AOPAAir Safety Institute as it explores lessons learned from these accidents. Doing so may help us recognize and avoid a similar mistake. Accident Case Study: Trapped in Ice uses FAA ATC radio communication transcripts, NTSB documentation, and video animation to recreate the dynamics of the situation and track the accident chain of events. View the accident case study from the AOPA website (www.aopa.org) or directly at https://www.aopa.org/Training -and-Safety/Online-Learning/AccidentCase-Studies/Trapped-in-Ice.
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ZENITH AIRCRAFT COMING TO TEXAS IN FEBRUARY FOR WORKSHOP CLASS AND ZENITH FLY-IN GATHERING In Flight USA Celebrating 37 Years
Zenith Aircraft Company is taking its popular hands-on workshops on the road again, this time to the state of Texas, to the South Texas Regional Airport (KHDO) in Hondo, about 45 miles west of San Antonio. Southern Texas in February is “a perfect time and place” to take the Zenith workshop, states Sebastien Heintz, Zenith Aircraft’s president. “With the ongoing pandemic, small regional events, held outdoors and in larger open hangars, with small group sizes, just makes sense,” he noted. The two day hands-on workshop class will start on Friday morning, Feb. 19, inside a large hangar at the Hondo airport and will conclude the following day. Also on Saturday morning (Feb. 20), Zenith will
Zenith Aircraft brings its popular hands-on workshop to the South Texas Regional Airport (KHDO) in Hondo on Feb. 19. (This photo was taken prior to the Pandemic) (Courtesy Zenith Aircraft)
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host an informal regional fly-in for Zenith aircraft owners, flyers and enthusiasts. “We have an active community of Zenith aircraft builders and pilots spread throughout Texas,” said Heintz, “and we look forward to seeing many of them and their flying Zenith projects.” Space is limited, and prior registration is required for the rudder workshop. Group size will be limited due to coronavirus pandemic physical spacing requirements. Zenith Aircraft Company also hosts its popular workshop classes monthly at its factory in central Missouri. To register for the Texes event or to learn more about this and other workshops, visit the Zenith website: http://www.zenithair.com/events.htm.
AVID PILOT WINS AOPA RV-10 SWEEPSTAKES AIRPLANE
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association surprised an avid pilot on Jan. 24 as the lucky winner of the AOPA Sweepstakes RV-10 airplane. The winner, Aaron Benedetti, is a 10-year AOPA member from Livermore, California. Benedetti was out for a Sunday afternoon at California’s Livermore Municipal Airport to catch up with his old college friend Darren Pleasance when he got the surprise many AOPA members dream about – the keys to the AOPA Sweepstakes Van’s Aircraft RV-10. Under false pretenses, Pleasance led Benedetti out to the ramp where the sweepstakes airplane was parked to meet AOPA President Mark Baker who pretended to be giving an interview. Baker broke off the interview and surprised the 57-year-old Boeing 787 Dreamliner captain with the news that he had won the airplane. “This can’t be possible. The RV-10 is a phenomenal aircraft,” Benedetti said. “I’m speechless.”
About the Winner
Benedetti learned to fly in the Bay Area before studying engineering at the University of California at Santa Barbara. He flew for a regional airline and then was hired by United Airlines in 1990. Now, he’s a Boeing 787 Dreamliner captain and mostly flies oceanic routes between San Francisco International Airport and destinations in Europe, Asia, and Australia. Benedetti is an avid paraglider who has been known to bring a backpack
parachute rig on trips so he can soar from mountaintops around the world during layovers. He’s also a member of a flying club at Livermore and flies aerobatic and tailwheel airplanes.
About the Surprise
Darren Pleasance, a veteran general aviation pilot and longtime friend of the winner, lured Benedetti to Livermore Airport for the surprise airplane giveaway. Pleasance, who lives in central Oregon, sent his college buddy a text in early December, saying he planned to be in the Bay Area on Jan. 24 and would like to meet for lunch. Benedetti agreed to the lunch meeting, and he and Pleasance confirmed the time and place as the date drew nearer. Pleasance did his best to keep his communications casual – but it wasn’t easy to stay low key. “I’m so excited to surprise Aaron with this incredible news,” said Pleasance, who also grew up in Livermore and learned to fly there. “He came up through GA, he absolutely loves aviation, and he’s a great representative of the flying community.” AOPA President Mark Baker arrived in Livermore the morning of the giveaway and relished his role in springing the surprise, then handing over the keys. “The look on a pilot’s face when they find out they’ve just won an airplane is disbelief,” he said. “It’s quickly followed by the realization that their life just changed for the better. With this RV-10,
any pilot’s life gets way better.”
About the Airplane
AOPA managed the restoration of the Van’s Aircraft RV-10 Sweepstakes Airplane with skilled work from master craftsmen over 18 months. Rob Hickman of Advanced Flight Systems designed and installed a threescreen, digital IFR instrument panel with an Avidyne IFD550 nav/com at its heart; Geoff Combs of Aerosport Products provided a carbon fiber panel and center console; South Florida Sport Aviation installed a leather interior and overhead ventilation system; Craig Barnett of Scheme Designers drew up a distinctive new look; and a team led by Kendall Horst of Lancaster Aero applied its lustrous paint. Champion Aerospace provided new magnetos for the 260-horsepower engine, and Whelen installed exterior LEDs. Aerox gave the winner a portable oxygen system, SlideDown pitched in a new set of tiedowns, and Bruce’s Custom Covers provided a durable fuselage cover to protect the airplane from the elements. Tin Tail Numbers contributed an aluminum panel painted to precisely match the Sweepstakes RV-10’s attention-getting N-number. Van’s Aircraft provided RV-10 transition flight training for the winner with Mike Seager, an Oregon instructor who has given thousands of hours of dual instruction in the RV series. Benedetti has the option of doing the training in his own airplane or in an RV-10 at Van’s Aircraft.
Aaron Benedetti, a 10-year AOPA member from Livermore, California, is the winner of AOPA Sweepstakes RV-10 airplane. (Chris Rose, courtesy AOPA)
Read more about the RV-10 and how it came to be on the AOPA website, www.aopa.org.
How was the Winner Drawn?
AOPA members are always curious about how the winners are drawn – and many have been known to jokingly offer bribes when they see the airplane at the shows. The sweepstakes drawing is completely random: an international judging organization handles the drawing and sends AOPA randomly selected entrants’ names with the prize assigned to each so AOPA can deliver the prizes.
FAA ENCOURAGES THE USE OF LANDING LIGHTS FOR INCREASED VISIBILITY
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RED FLAG 21-1 KICKS OFF
Southern Nevada residents may notice an increase in military aircraft activity from through Feb. 12 as Nellis Air Force Base begins exercise Red Flag 21-1, one of the U.S. Air Force’s largest combat training exercises. The 57th Wing’s 414th Combat Training Squadron conducts Red Flag exercises to provide aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment. Each Red Flag exercise is unique and Red Flag 21-1 is no different. “As Red Flag is aligned with our National Defense Strategy in support of the United States Air Force Warfare Center’s great power competition priority, we expanded the fight airspace, unleashed our aggressor forces to challenge the training audience’s plan and punish their mistakes, and made it significantly more difficult to achieve desired effects on surface targets,” said Col. William Reese, 414th CTS commander. “This Red Flag is a much better training opportunity and will galvanize our coalition force readiness to meet any high-end threat.” Starting off the 2021 season, Red Flag 21-1 is hosting about 2,400 participants from nearly 20 states, three nations and several sister services and will include an array of aircraft such as the F22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon, EA-18G Growler, F15E Strike Eagle and A-10 Thunderbolt II. The 509th Bomb Wing will take the lead wing position, and the B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit will integrate into the training, increasing interoperability. The mission of the 414th CTS is to maximize the combat readiness, capability and survivability of participating units. Red Flag exercises provide realistic, multi-domain training in a combined air, ground, space and electronic threat environment while providing opportunity for a free exchange of ideas between forces. “Red Flag gives participating units with different mission sets an opportunity to train together during a large-force, joint interoperability live-fly exercise,” said Senior Master Sgt. Michael Consigny, 414th CTS superintendent. “This experience provides our Combat Air Forces combat-ready squadrons that are prepared to integrate down range for today’s fight or any future near-peer conflict.” Concurrent to Red Flag, the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center’s 57th Wing is administering Green Flag-West, an airland integration combat training exercise
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An Airman assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, walks across a B-2 Spirit at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 22, 2021. The B-2 is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. Several B-2s are participating in Red Flag 21-1 to demonstrate the capability of U.S. global strike assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 22, 2021. The 509th Bomb Wing is the lead wing in Red Flag 21-1 which uses the Air Force’s premier military training area with more than 12,000 square miles of airspace. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Thomas Cox) conducted in conjunction with the U.S. Army Combat Training Center at Fort Irwin, California. The 549th Combat Training Squadron will direct, monitor and instruct air operations in support of ground forces while the 12th Combat Training Squadron will ready tactical air
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