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Hawks Landing is a small airpark community approved for only 7 lots with one home on each lot. There are currently four existing homes and three vacant lots.

Lot 3 is a 7.62 Acre Lot Includes an Active Septic/Improvment Permit $119,000 Lot 3 - 7.62 AC Partially Wooded Lot Provides Plenty of Privacy Building Site Includes Part of the Runway HOA - Covenants & Restrictions Utilities are Underground

Duchy Airpark The Duchy is a gated community in the Triangle Park Region of North Carolina – Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Four lots are available, ranging from 1.13 to 1.35 acres with prices from $77,000 to $147,500.

Runway Lot at Hawks Creek Landing One-of-a-Kind Lot in Lot 3 is a 7.62 Acre Lot Includes an Active Septic/Improvement Permit $119,000

Myrtle Beach Hardee Airpark Only 15 miles/16 minutes to Coastal Beaches and the Grand Strand of South Carolina. Available lots range in size from 1 acre to 1.74 acres. Priced from $65,000 up. Fiber Optics internet coming to Hardee Airpark in 2019.

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Q Seattle, WA: Boeing Seafair Air Show, Lake Washington, (206) 7280123, seafair.org. Q Abbotsford, BC: Abbotsford Int’l. Airshow, gates Fri. 3 p.m./Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m., abbotsfordairshow.com. Q Iowa Falls, IA: Fly Iowa, airshow 11 a.m., Iowa Falls Municipal Airport, flyiowa.org. Q Vanderhoof, BC: Vanderhoof Int’l. Airshow, Vanderhoof Airport, (250) 410-3866, vanderhoofairshow.ca. Q Chino, CA: Hangar Talk/Flying Demo, 10:30 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org. Q Rockland, ME: Wings & Wheels Spectacular, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Owls Head Transportation Museum, (207) 594-4418, owlshead.org. Q Vienna, OH: Ernie Hall Aviation Museum Wings N Wheels, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Youngstown Regional Airport, erniehallaviationmuseum.org. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Galveston, TX: Moody Gardens Air, Car & Boat Show, airshow 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Moody Gardens Resort, (409) 744-4673, moodyresorts.com. Q Middleton, WI: Capital Flght’s Invitational Cruise-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Middleton Municipal Airport, capital-flight.com. Q San Jose, CA: Spirit of ’45 Day, WWII Living History Event 3 p.m./1940s Swing Dance 7 p.m., History Park. Tickets historysanjose.org/program-events. Q Kaneohe Bay, HI: Kaneohe Bay Air show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., MCB Hawaii, kbayairshow.com. Q Akron, OH: Props & Pistons Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Akron-Fulton Airport, info (234) 206-0545, (440) 668-1718, flyohio.wixsite.com. Q Edmonton, Alberta: Alberta Int’l. Airshow, gates 10 a.m., Villeneuve Airport, albertainternationalairshow.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 Waterford, MI: OCIA Air Show & Open House, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oakland County Int’l. Airport, (248) 666-3900, oak.gov. Q Conneaut, OH: D-Day WWII Reenactment, Conneaut Township Park, ddayohio.us. Q McMinnville, OR: Oregon Int’l. Air Show, Fri. noon/Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m., McMinnville Mumicipal Airport, (503) 629-0706, oregonairshow.com. Q Mattoon, IL: Wings over Mattoon, gates 11 a.m., Coles County Memorial Airport, (217) 234-7120, colescountyairport.com. Q Arlington, WA: Arlington Skyfest, gates noon, Arlington Municipal Airport, arlingtonskyfest.com. Q Williston, ND: Williston Airshow, gates 6 a.m., Williston Basin Int’l. Airport, (701) 875-8594, flywilliston.net. Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309, flabob.org. Q Petaluma, CA: Petaluma Display Days, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Petaluma Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404. Q Tillsonburg, Ont.: Open House Fly Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tillsonburg Regional Airport, (519) 842-9922, harvards.com. Q Chicago, IL: Chicago Air & Water Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lake Michigan’s North Avenue Beach, Chicago.gov. Q Camarllo, CA: Wings over Camarillo Airshow, gates 9 a.m., Camarillo Airport, (805) 419-3530, wingsovercamarillo.com. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., MontgomeryGibbs Field, (619) 301-2530. Q Atlantic City, NJ: Thunder over the Boardwalk, @11 a.m., Atlantic City Beachfront, airshow.acchamber.com. Q Mansfield, OH: Mansfield Airport Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mansfield Lahm Regional, (972) 387-2924, airpowersquadron.org. Q Madras, OR: Airshow of the Cascades, gates Fri. 2 p.m./Sat. 9 a.m., Madras Municipal Airport, cascadeairshow.com. Q Hot Springs, VA: Wings & Wheels Bath County, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ingalls Field, (540) 839-7211, wingsandwheelsbathcountyva.com. Q Paynesville, MN: Paynesville Air Show, 7 a.m., Paynesville Municipal. Q Avoca, PA:Armed Forces Air Show. CANCELED Q Debert, Nova Scotia: Atlantic Canada Int’l. Air Show, time TBA, Debert Airport, info (855) 465-2725, airshowatlantic.ca. Q Montgomery, NY: New York Air Show, Orange County Airport, airshowny.com. Q So. Padre Island, TX: Roar by the Shore Air & Space Expo, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., show center Holiday Inn Resort, roarbytheshoretx.com. Q Nampa, ID: Warhawk Air Museum Warbird Roundup, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nampa Municipal Airport, (208) 465-6446, warhawkairmuseum.org. Q Gig Harbor, WA: Wings & Wheels Drive-In Airshow. CANCELED

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he aviation industry is vast and includes many different kinds of businesses. From FBOs and MROs to insurance brokerages, there are many much-needed products and services for pilots, aircraft owners, and aviation enthusiasts. With EAA AirVenture behind us, many aviation businesses are thinking about new strategies for marketing and advertising for the future. In Flight USA is proud to partner with ABCI, a full-service aviation marketing company that offers many different services to help other aviation businesses reach new heights. This month, Associate Publisher, Annamarie Buonocore, had the opportunity to interview Paula Williams, President and Chief Marketing Officer of Aviation Business Consultants International (ABCI). Stay tuned for quality advice from two dynamic industry partners. In Flight USA: What is your aviation background and why did you decide to start a marketing agency? Paula Williams: I love that question. The cover picture is an old photo of “Charlie” and me. “Charlie” is a Cessna

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and discovered that aviation was important to him. That was when I got into it, and since then, I have been completely hooked. I had been in marketing for many years. I worked for Wells Fargo and was on their Internet marketing team. It’s nice to work for a big company because you have unlimited resources, but I was com-

pletely ruined for a day job at that point. We wanted to travel and have life beyond a cubicle. I have loved the aviation lifestyle ever since. IFUSA: Who is the ideal client for ABCI? Who do you like to help? PW: The ideal client is an aviation company with a product that people love, but that not enough people know about. Many of our clients are too small to have a marketing department, so we can bring professional results to the table in a way that’s affordable for any aviation company, from a “solopreneur” to a hundredperson-strong leader in the industry. We like to help people who are looking to take their marketing to the next level. I have always had an affinity for left-brained people. My brother and my dad were both business engineers. My husband is a former military guy. They are all very left-brained. I like to bring the creative end of marketing to the table for those kinds of people, and there are many of them in aviation. I present it to them in a way that makes them feel comfortable and in a way that they can understand. IFUSA: What kinds of aircraft do Continued on Page 7

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NEWS AOPA’s Baker Briefs Congress on State of General Aviation ..............6 Biden Administration Announces $1 Billion for Airport Terminals......8 General Aviation, EAA, Mourns Loss of Tom Poberezny ....................11 NATA Testified Before House Aviation Subcommittee ........................13 NATA To Host Aviation Business Conference in November................18 Slovenia to Host 24th FAI World Hot Air Ballooning Championship 22 AOPA Sweepstakes Winner Goes To Oshkosh, Gets His Tiger ..........25 AOPA Announces Cross-Promote Program for Aviation Groups ......26

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Editorial: The Best of Times for General Aviation! By Mark Baker, AOPA ......................................................8

Book Author Interview: No Man’s Son By Mark Rhodes ............................................................17

A New Way to Fly Private: The Jet It Story

Aviation Safety Resources Acquires Pioneer Aerospace....................44 The Race Is On In Reno! Pilots and Planes Revealed..........................45 Tecnam P2010 Gran Lusso Makes AirVenture Debut ..........................47

COLUMNS Flying With Faber: An Extraordinary Culinary Journey By Stuart J. Faber ........................................................29 Homebuilder’s Workshop: 2022 Oshkosh Rambles By Ed Wischmeyer ......................................................32 SafeLandings: The Inflight Medical Emergency...............37

By Annamarie Buonocore ..............................................19

Goodies & Gadgets: Summer Flying .............................46

Finding Patriot and Moby Dick By Matt Odenbrett..........................................................24

Castle Air Museum Home to Aircraft Collection, Amazing History....30 Blue Angels Select 2023 Officers, First Woman Demo Pilot................43

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X-62 Soars Again Above Edwards AFB By Rob Kolinsky............................................................28

DEPARTMENTS Calendar of Events ..........................................................3 Classifieds ......................................................................48 Index of Advertisers ......................................................50

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OPA President Mark Baker was among several general aviation leaders who informed Congress on the current state of the industry during a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on July 13. Baker highlighted several issues including GA’s improved safety record, aviation workforce challenges, airport hangar shortages, and the most pressing issue facing GA today–the need for a safe and smart transition to unleaded fuels for piston aircraft. In his testimony, Baker called GA an important fabric of our nation–a $247 billion industry supporting more than 1.2 million jobs and serving communities with more than 5,000 public-use airports across the country. Baker outlined how GA weathered the storm fairly well in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, with an increasing number of aircraft taking to the skies without a compromise to safety. In fiscal year 2021, GA had the safest year ever with a fatal accident rate of 0.74 accidents per 100,000 flight hours. That followed a decades-long trend of historically low accident rates, which have declined by about 50 percent over the last 25 years. The hearing generated a lot of discussion on aviation workforce challenges – especially as travel woes, such as weather, air traffic control delays, and staffing issues, have come to the forefront in the news media. According to Boeing Co., numbers suggest a need for 612,000 new pilots, 626,000 new maintenance technicians, and 886,000 new cabin crewmembers over the next 20 years. Baker applauded the committee for moving bipartisan legislation, H.R.3482, in support of the National Center for the Advancement of Aviation. The center would bring all sectors of the aviation industry together to ensure coordination and collaboration in order to maintain our nation’s competitiveness in the aviation sector, including the military; promote STEM aviation curriculum in schools; and ensure we have a qualified and trained workforce. “The National Center for the Advancement of Aviation has the full

AOPA President Mark Baker testifies before the House of Representatives during a hearing on the state of general aviation. (Courtesy of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee via YouTube.) support of the entire aviation industry as it will strengthen our aviation system by helping develop a strong and competitive workforce through collaboration. No general funds are used to support this center, but it will help all aviation sectors, including the military,” Baker stated. He also elaborated on AOPA’s own progress on investing in aviation’s future through their four-year high school aviation STEM curriculum – a component of AOPA’s You Can Fly initiative. During the past school year alone, AOPA’s curriculum engaged more than 12,000 high school students in 44 states, sparking interest in aviation careers. Half of these students come from underserved communities and minority backgrounds, and more than 20 percent are female. Baker also mentioned some of the growing challenges airports are facing – including the lack of hangars, with waiting lists spanning several years, and the transition to unleaded fuels. When the topic turned to the transition to unleaded fuel, Baker warned of the enormous safety issue and dangerous precedent that Santa Clara County in California has pursued by banning the sale of 100LL at the county’s two airports before a safe transition was in place. “This is an enormous safety issue not to mention it goes against AIP grant assurances and is discriminatory. If not addressed, this could lead to a domino effect at other airports across the country, which would devastate our industry while we work in earnest to transition to an unleaded fuel,” said Baker. Baker also noted his position as cochair of the EAGLE initiative (which Continued on Page 14

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Continued from Page 4 you enjoy flying/being around? PW: John is primarily a helicopter pilot. That is what he enjoys the most. I enjoy helicopters too, but I am not licensed to fly them. I am a single-engine piston type of gal. My favorite airplane is a 172. We called ours “Charlie,” and he’s always been my favorite plane. IFUSA: Where is ABCI based? PW: We are based in Salt Lake City, Utah. We also have an office in Las Vegas. That is where my son lives, so we spend a lot of time there. Most of our clients are on the two coasts, or in the Midwest, or down in Texas or Florida. The business and general aviation markets are growing in Salt Lake and Vegas. Although historically, flying has been more popular on the coasts, Florida has always been huge for flight training. But Vegas and Salt Lake have been growing. I am not sure if the pandemic has fueled that growth or if it is something else. Although I worked for Wells Fargo, I never lived in San Francisco. I always commuted. I think people are moving to places like Salt Lake City where it is more affordable to live and commuting to places like Miami and New York. That might be helping the aviation industry grow. IFUSA: As a marketing expert, what is your advice for the aviation business community? PW: I think that many people, especially left-brained people, think marketing is an afterthought. It shouldn’t be. I feel like the most important thing in your business is your customer list or prospect list. The second most important thing is your product. The reason I say that is because you can always adapt or change your product or service, but if you have a list of people who respect, like, and trust you, you will always be able to make a living, and you will always have a revenue stream. You might have to shift or pivot what you offer, but you will always have people to serve. That is really the

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name of the game in aviation, having customers who know, like, and trust you. IFUSA: Tell me a little bit about your process with your clients. PW: Aviation is all about checklists, and ABCI has a checklist as well. We have a “ground school” for marketing that includes marketing basics that people tend to forget. People can often be sophisticated in their marketing ideas, but sometimes they leave out basic items, like maybe they’re still using a Gmail address for their business (rather than using their own domain), which shoots their credibility. Maybe they have an unattended phone during business hours. This could be killing their business, and they could be leaving a lot of money on the table. It’s like a leaky funnel. In ground school, we plug the leaks before we increase marketing velocity. We make sure that you get the value before spending the money. We partner with the best online resources, print publications, and marketing professionals to ensure our clients have a great experience. IFUSA: What kinds of aviation businesses are you currently serving or hoping to serve? PW: We have flight schools, FBOs, MROs, component manufacturers, software providers, insurance brokers, aircraft management companies, appraisers, and aircraft records specialists. For business types, we have non-profits, family businesses, multinational corporations, and individual professional practices. IFUSA: What are your goals for the future? PW: We want to grow our team for the agency. We have been thinking about growth for a long time. Just this year, we have decided to build a bigger team to grow past where we are. We currently have a team that we are really excited about. We have social media people, SEO people, web designers, writers, and graphic artists for print ads. This makes me really happy! IFUSA: Thank you!

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t’s hard to fathom where much of the United States was in 2020, and even just last year. Quite frankly, I’d rather not go there. I’m always focusing on the positive, and there’s a lot of that going around right now in our general aviation community. I often talk about how GA came through COVID-19 stronger than ever despite the many challenges. We have seen healthy operations numbers, full flight schools, many certificates issued, and a very robust aircraft sales market. But the most important measure of GA’s health – to me, at least – is how many of our members and aviators I get to see in my travels around the country. And by the crowds at the fly-ins, aviation celebrations, and airport events I have attended, and just around the FBOs, there

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is no doubt that we are living in the best of times for general aviation. And when we talk about the best of times, discussions start with Oshkosh. Seeing thousands of our members at EAA AirVenture, reconnecting with old friends, making new connections, taking part in a variety of important discussions, seeing some of the world’s best aerobatic champions, and just sharing stories (some of them true!) – it just doesn’t get any better. While the crowds were back at Wittman Regional Airport in 2021, this year’s event was even better! The AOPA main tent had a fresh new look, offering our members (and those who should be!) valuable resources to enhance their aviation experiences. We also had a larger “39 Lounge” attached to our main tent at this year’s AirVenture with daily meet-and-greets with a wide range of experts, aviation media personalities, and influencers.

Our events team assembled a worldclass schedule in our AOPA Program Pavilion, starting on Monday, July 25, and running through the entire week. Once again, these sessions ran the gamut. Topics included best-practice aviation techniques and procedures; vital safety education; new product intros to help you make the most of your flying experience; updates on how AOPA is protecting the freedom to fly as well as your local airports; career tips; and inspiring stories of GA travel and destinations. We welcomed all our members and aviators to our annual Pilot Town Hall, where I was joined by senior AOPA leaders to discuss the latest developments at AOPA and in general aviation, and how these issues impact and enhance your freedom to fly every day. In addition, we had a dedicated Rusty Pilots seminar on Wednesday morning, helping pilots get back to the left seat after some time off.

in the future of our country’s workforce,” said FAA Deputy Administrator A. Bradley Mims. Historically, the FAA has invested in runways, traffic-control towers and backof-house infrastructure. Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, there is dedicated funding to support modernizing airport terminals across the country.

additional passenger queuing, hold room and circulation space. This phase will also reorient the TSA Checkpoint to allow for an additional screening lane and expand the terminal rotunda sufficient to provide adequate passenger queuing space. The project will increase terminal capacity, improve ADA accessibility, increase energy efficiency, promote airline competition, and create jobs. Huntsville Intl-Carl T Jones Field (Huntsville, Ala.): $10 million to replace aging elevators, escalators, and mechanical equipment; adding one elevator and three escalators; constructing new terminal and concourse restrooms, family restrooms, nursing rooms, and a Service Animal Relief Area; expanding terminal public areas; and ticket counter modifications. The project will provide more amenities for passengers, increase capacity, achieve ADA compliance, improve energy efficiency, improve accessibility, and create construction jobs. Orlando International Airport (Orlando, Fla.): $50 million to construct four gates capable of serving either four wide body or eight narrow body aircraft. The project increases capacity, provides ADA-compliant facilities, achieves LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification and provides for increased competition.

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Those of you in the flight-training world were able to check out the hands-on demonstrations we scheduled for the AOPA Flight Training Advantage platform, designed to help make the process of training more effective for students, CFIs, and flight schools. AFTA is built to directly boost the completion rate of flight training. Like every year, I had that last week in July blocked off for one of my favorite experiences of the year. Whether you are planning your first trip to Oshkosh or you’re a seasoned veteran, I’m sure that like me, you can already feel the buzz for AirVenture 2023. Thanks for stopping by our tent to say hello and learn about all the ways AOPA continues to protect your freedom to fly. Blue skies. Editor’s Note: Learn more about all AOPA has to offer, including advocacy, events and information at their website, www.aopa.org.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award nearly $1 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to 85 airports across the country to improve terminals of all sizes. The grants expand capacity at our nation’s airport terminals, increase energy efficiency, promote competition and provide greater accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Two grants will also be awarded to build new air traffic control towers. “Americans deserve modern airports that meet the needs of their families and growing passenger demand. Funded through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, today’s grants will improve airport terminals while also creating good jobs in communities across the country,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. View a data visualization of the airports receiving grants and how the funds will be invested on the FAA website (faa.gov) or directly at https://www.faa .gov/bil/airport-terminals. “The work that goes in to build safer, more accessible and sustainable terminals will provide opportunities for people across the nation. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a critical investment not only in our nation’s infrastructure, but an investment

70 Grants Contain an Element that will Expand Terminal Capacity

Among them are: Pittsburgh International Airport (Pittsburgh, Pa.): $20 million to construct a new 700,000-squarefoot landside terminal adjacent to the existing airside terminal and includes an improved passenger security screening checkpoint and checked baggage inspection system, baggage handling equipment, U.S. Customs and Border Protection area, and associated public spaces and support functions to serve passengers and meet the operational needs of the airport. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Chattanooga, Tenn.): $5 million for phase one of a terminal expansion project that will expand its second level by nearly 27,000 square feet to allow for two new gates, one expanded gate, a new set of restrooms, and

Asheville Regional Airport, North Carolina has received $15 million to construct a new air traffic control tower. WNC Aviation flight school is based at the airport, along with Signature FBO. (Courtesy flyavl.com and WNC Aviation)

76 Grants Contain an Element that will Increase Terminal Sustainability.

Among them are: Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (Texas): $35 million to construct a zero-carbon electrical central utility plant to assist the airport in achieving its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. Phase 1 will construct the facility and cover two of five terminals. Boise Airport (Boise, Ida.): $960,000 to install energy efficient boilers to support Boise’s clean energy goal. The Continued on Page 9

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Continued from Page 8 funds will also be used to replace aging skylight infrastructure with new skylights that will be more energy efficient. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Seattle, Wash.): $10 million for Phase 3 of a restroom modernization that will be ADA compliant and include energy efficient lighting, low flow fixtures and refillable water bottle stations and service animal relief areas. Bishop International Airport (Flint, Mich.): $3.5 million to replace the terminal roof, which has failed in many places. It will be replaced with energy efficient materials, including improved insulation. This will result in decreased heating and cooling needs and reduce energy consumption.

47 Grants Contain an Element that will go to Improving Airport Access to Historically Disadvantaged Populations and Rural Airports

Among them are: Dexter Regional Airport (Dexter, Maine): $760,000 to build a new 800 square foot terminal building replacing the existing 50-year-old 200 square foot terminal building. It includes the reconstruction of the access road. The existing terminal building is beyond its useful life and does not meet current standards or needs for a basic general aviation terminal building. It does not meet ADA requirements and energy efficiencies. The new terminal building will enhance and meet all these needs and requirements. This project provides access to improved terminal facilities for a disadvantage population area in this rural part of Maine. Washington Municipal Airport (AWG) Washington, Iowa: $129,675 to install a solar power system and associated electrical efficiency enhancements for the general aviation terminal. Chamberlain Municipal Airport (Chamberlain, S.D.): $855,000 to construct a new general aviation terminal. This project will replace an existing annex to a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) building that is currently being used as a general aviation terminal. The existing facility does not meet ADA requirement and does not meet the needs of the airport. Fillmore County Airport (Preston, Minn.): $950,000 to replace an existing facility that was constructed in the 1981 that is in poor condition and does not meet ADA requirements.

73 Grants Contain an Element that Provide Greater Access to Individuals with Disabilities

Among them are: Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (Phoenix, Az.): $14.4 million to expand and update existing temporary terminal space with a permanent five-gate ADA compliant facility. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (Minneapolis, Minn.): $7.1 million to replace five passenger boarding bridges and relocate one passenger boarding bridge. This project will modify walkways, ramps, and slopes to better utilize space and meet ADA requirements. The new boarding bridges will also be more energy efficient. Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin, Texas): $15 million to complete Phase 2, which includes needed capacity expansion immediately and infill for future expansion for the medium hub on the cusp of large hub. In addition to capacity, the project improves access with hearing loops, wayfinding, and multi-lingual assistance, plus assistive care restrooms and ADA compliance throughout. LEED Silver goal projects include energy efficient systems, glass tinting, and sustainable energy construction.

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Two Grants are Awarded to Airports to Build New Air Traffic Control Towers

Those airports are: General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (Peoria, Ill.): $15 million to construct a new air traffic control tower. The existing tower is 63 years old, in poor condition, and does not meet ADA standards. The new tower will meet all current building codes including ADA, and will utilize modern, energy efficient HVAC systems and lighting. Asheville Regional Airport (Asheville, N.C.): $15 million to construct a new air traffic control tower. This project replaces an existing 61-year-old air traffic control tower with a new, expanded facility. It is also an enabling project for the expansion and renovation of the existing terminal building. The project will enable increased terminal capacity, replace aging and obsolete infrastructure, improve airfield safety, upgrade the facility to ADA standards, and increase energy efficiency.

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That grant goes to: Gainesville Regional Airport (Gainesville, Fla.): $1.67 million to improve a multi-modal ground transport facility. This project Continued on Page 12

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Tom Poberezny with his father Paul. (Courtesy EAA) om Poberezny, the retired president and chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association, is being mourned by EAA and aviation communities after his death early Monday, July 25, at age 75, following a brief illness. Tom was EAA president from 1989 until 2010, and also served as chairman of the board for two years until his retirement in 2011. “It is not lost on us that Tom’s passing occurred on the opening day of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the event he led into world prominence as its chairman beginning in the 1970s,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and chairman of the board.

“Tom’s legacy is tremendous in the world of aviation with his personal achievements as well as the growth of EAA, especially the development of the current EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh, the Young Eagles program, and the creation of sport pilot nearly 20 years ago. He will be greatly missed, but more importantly, he will be remembered for all that he did for EAA and aviation. Our deep condolences and prayers go to Tom’s wife, Sharon, and his daughter, Lesley, and the rest of the Poberezny family.” An accomplished aviator in his own right, Tom was a member of the U.S. National Unlimited Aerobatic Team that captured the World Aerobatic Championships in 1972. The following year, he won the U.S. National Unlimited Aerobatic Championship. He subsequently flew for 25 years as one wing of the legendary Eagles Aerobatic Team (originally the Red Devils), the most successful civilian precision flying team in history. During his career with EAA, Tom oversaw a number of the organization’s milestone events. In the late 1970s he spearheaded EAA’s first major capital campaign, which supported construction

of the current EAA Aviation Center headquarters and museum complex at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In 1992, he led the creation of EAA’s Young Eagles, which has become the most successful aviation youth program in history. Realizing the importance of mentoring to the future of aviation, EAA

aimed to give 1 million kids between the ages of 8 and 17 an airplane flight by the centennial of powered flight on December 17, 2003. The 1 millionth Young Eagle was flown in October 2003, celebrating the efforts of 85,000 EAA volunteers to reach the goal. The Young Continued on Page 12 P.O. Box 5402 • San Mateo, CA 94402 (650) 358-9908 • Fax (650) 358-9254

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Tom Poberezny Continued from Page 11 Eagles program has now flown nearly 2.3 million young people. In 2002-2003, Tom led EAA’s Countdown to Kitty Hawk program, which commissioned the construction of the first completely authentic reproduction of the 1903 Wright Flyer – the airplane that gave birth to powered flight. The airplane successfully flew at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in late 2003 and was present on those hallowed grounds on December 17, 2003 – 100 years to the minute from the Wrights’ first flight. Officials throughout the aviation community released the following statements of condolences:

NATA Statement: NATA joins industry colleagues and friends in commemorating the life and legacy of Experimental Aircraft Association Chairman Emeritus Tom Poberezny. “NATA is deeply saddened by the news of Tom Poberezny’s passing. The Poberezny name is synonymous with the thrill and adventure that aviation promises. Through AirVenture and the Young Eagles program, Tom and the EAA family have ignited the imagination and passion for flight of millions of aviators and enthusiasts alike – expanding a deeper understanding of the excitement and immense value of aviation,” stated NATA President and CEO Timothy Obitts. “It is fitting that all of the world of general aviation will be on hand to commemorate Tom’s life and vast contributions to the industry at AirVenture this week.” GAMA Statement: General Aviation Manufacturers

August 2022 Association (GAMA) President and CEO, Pete Bunce, released the following statement regarding the passing of Tom Poberezny: “Tom Poberezny was a lifelong ambassador for the general aviation community. The vison he shared with his father is the reason why tens of thousands of aviation enthusiasts gather at AirVenture to celebrate all things aviation. He had a devout passion for the next generation of aviators and his passing, on the opening day of AirVenture 2022, reminds us all why we come together annually with common purpose to share our love for all things aerospace. This will be Tom’s lasting legacy. On behalf of the entire staff and membership of GAMA, I extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched.” AOPA President Mark Baker “This (AirVenture) is the greatest aviation show on earth, and it started with Tom’s father, Paul,” AOPA President Mark Baker said. “I’ve been coming to this show on-and-off, mostly on, for 45 years and became good friends with both of them; mostly Tom in the last number of years. We traveled and had a lot of fun together. He was quite a showman. We’ve all benefited from Tom’s diligence and excitement around all things aviation. He was a good friend, we’re going to miss him. He made a big difference in our world.” Memorial services are still being determined at this time. More information will be announced as it is finalized. Visit the EAA website (eaa.org) for updates.

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National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President and CEO Timothy Obitts testified on July 13 before the House Aviation Subcommittee to discuss the current state of general aviation as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. In the testimony, NATA highlights challenges facing our industry as well as opportunities to ensure we maintain a healthy, thriving aviation ecosystem – one that meets today’s needs and is prepared to embrace tomorrow’s innovation. “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, general aviation proved its national value by continuing to deliver vital essential services when commercial aviation shut down,” said Obitts. “Part 135 air carriers and general aviation airports provided critical medical transport, supported essential law enforcement and firefighting services, transported testing and vaccine supplies, facilitated business travel to maintain economic growth, and kept remote communities safely connected.” After a devastating dip in private air travel during the first few months of the pandemic, Part 135 business jet operators

On July 13, 2022, General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO, Pete Bunce, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Aviation, in a hearing entitled, “The State of General Aviation”. In his testimony, Bunce described the resiliency of general aviation manufacturers and maintenance and service providers and the opportunities and challenges that the industry currently faces. This included addressing certification, validation and regulatory issues; strengthening workforce development for the entire industry; environmental sustainability efforts; and facilitating advanced air mobility. Additionally, he commended Chair Larsen and Ranking Member Graves for convening the hearing to learn more about the state of gen-

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stands for Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions) and discussed his intention to work with the industry, stakeholders, and the FAA with the goal of removing lead from avgas by 2030. Baker and the GA leaders also fielded questions from the committee on topics including costs of flight training, diversifying the aviation workforce, designated pilot examiner shortages, and unleaded fuel. Learn more about AOPA and general aviation platforms at www.aopa.org.

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Continued fron Page 13 fore, we believe the release of annual data breaking down reports by source and aggregating outcomes would assist both the FAA and industry in combatting illegal charter activity,” said Obitts. “In addition, FAA needs increased resources to consistently investigate and expand enforcement, while NTSB needs resources to adjudicate the backlog of appeals once charges have been made.” During today’s testimony, Obitts confirmed NATA’s commitment to working with Congress and FAA to tackle challenges that are currently deterring legitimate new entrants to the industry and increasing the risk of regulatory noncompliance. “While the tempo of business aviation activity continues to trend upward, the lack of skilled labor and meager supplies of aircraft parts, coupled with the FAA’s struggles to process a backlog of certification applications, is causing severe operational challenges for our members,” added Obitts. Currently, FAA’s certification queue numbers are over 500 applications – in recent years, that number has risen above 1,000. As a result, it can take up to two years for a prospective operator to obtain a 135 certificate. “NATA believes it is important that FAA emphasizes prioritizing its certification, accident investigation, and safety oversight resources,” said Obitts. “Further, NATA strongly recommends the FAA also partner with industry to conduct a thorough assessment of the current certification process and average length of time from application to certification. Analysis of such data will allow the Agency to more effectively allocate resources and streamline the certification

In addition to AOPA, executives from the Naples Airport Authority, on behalf of the American Association of Airport Executives; Helicopter Association International; the National Association of State Aviation Officials; the National Air Transportation Association; the General Aviation Manufacturers Association; and the National Business Aviation Association also testified before the committee. (See NATA and GAMA leaders’ comments below.)

process without compromising safety.” Along with other industry partners, Obitts also emphasized the threat of the environmental impact of 100 Low Lead (100LL) fuel to general aviation. NATA and other leading general aviation organizations are partnering with FAA on the EAGLE initiative to find an unleaded fuel solution for the entire piston aircraft fleet by 2030 and to ensure the availability of leaded Avgas until an alternative is widely available. “NATA is committed first and foremost to safety, so we are in the process of developing training to avoid misfuelling, as well as publishing a white paper on safe fueling with alternative fuels,” said Obitts. Other aviation business priorities highlighted in NATA’s testimony include meeting the industry’s sustainability goals through the proliferation and adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), ensuring aviation businesses are prepared for AAM implementation, needed focus on maintaining and modernizing crucial airport infrastructure that supports essential services, and the importance of streamlining the process of removing unnecessary foam fire suppression systems in aircraft storage hangars, as well as working toward FAA approval of a fluorine free alternative in cases where foam is necessary. “NATA strongly believes in collaboration between industry and governmental stakeholders in achieving our ultimate goal of empowering the safety and success of the national airspace system – one that is accessible and for the betterment of all,” concluded Obitts. Read NATA’s full statement at www.nata.aero.

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o Man’s Son: A Flight From Obscurity to Fame by author Linda Chowdry is about the epic life and legacy of her husband Michael Chowdry who lived an extraordinary life as a Pakistani immigrant, aviator and entrepreneur. Ms. Chowdry was nice enough to participate in an email interview about her book, her husband’s life and heritage. In Flight USA: What did you find most challenging about writing this book? Linda Chowdry: I think the most challenging element of writing No Man’s Son was being disciplined about working on it. If it hadn’t been for Linda Hull, the

Michael Chowdry in the place he was most at home. (Courtesy Linda Chowdry)

accomplished ghostwriter who also has several novels to her credit, the book wouldn’t have been written. That being said, we didn’t work with a deadline. I was living in Denver when we started in 2017 and we got together often. We worked very closely. Then I moved to the San Juna Islands in Washington state and we sent it back and forth by snail mail. It was a very slow process, made a bit slower, I suppose, by my move." IF USA: How did you settle on the title No Man’s Son? LC: Michael’s biological father died when Michael was two years old. His mother remarried but never told Michael that the man she married was not his father. His stepfather didn’t treat him like a son; he had another family and poured the energy there. The relationship with his mother was more of a business relationship. When Michael was a teenager, he found out. So at that point and moving forward, he really felt that he had no father. That’s a bit of how I came up with the title. IF USA: Michael flew all kinds of aircraft as is mentioned in one of the book’s blurbs. Was there a kind of flying or aircraft that he felt particularly comfort-

able with or enjoyed more than others? LC: He started out in small prop planes, single-engine planes that would be used if you were dusting crops or flying an air ambulance for Native American tribes. As is detailed in the book, he was able to buy more expensive planes as he grew in his career. The Cessna Citation jet was one he loved flying, as well as the Bombardier Challenger. He learned to fly every plane that he purchased, including the last one, the Boeing Business Jet. He had all the proper licenses and certifications, of course. For him, I believe it was a matter of personal growth. He was always challenged by learning to fly the next plane. He was a self-educated, life-long learner. Learning about the planes was just a joy for him. IF USA: Micheal obviously had a dream for what he wanted to be and what he wanted to do in life and pursued it. Having said that, what role do you think luck played in his work and life? LC: I think a lot of it was that he had so much foresight. I don’t know how much luck was involved. But we were indeed lucky with Atlas because it was

born and grew and was taken public during the 1990s. That’s when public offerings were hot. Many businesses were doing them and it was quite good timing for that. Perhaps he couldn’t have really foreseen that. But every turn he took in the business was a result of his forward thinking, his bravery, and his ability to go after what he wanted. That fueled every step. Continued on Page 18

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NATA’s 2022 Aviation Business Conference will continue important business conversations from CJI’s sessions earlier in the week while providing a critical industry regulatory perspective. With a forward-focused agenda, the conference will identify emerging aviation business trends, provide industry insight, and highlight lessons learned in 2022 that will

shape the year to come. Interested parties can register here. “An annual reunion of key industry decision-makers, NATA’s Aviation Business Conference provides a final opportunity for aviation professionals to identify opportunities and get ahead of challenges in the coming year,” said NATA COO Keith DeBerry. “Miami

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Continued from Page 17 IF USA: How did the idea of Atlas Air originate? Was it an idea he had early in his life or did it develop as his aviation career and experience evolved? LC: It developed as his business experience and knowledge of the industry grew over the years. It grew out of the businesses and the ideas that had gone before. It was just the next step for him. He recognized this niche market, this opportunity to develop a dedicated fleet available to lease. Therefore those airlines were able to book those transactions as operating expenses, rather than capital expenditures. That was possible because of his foresight and knowledge of the industry. IF USA: What is Michael’s legacy from your point of view? LC: His family and Atlas, which is still operating today That was what he said to me several times over the last year of his life. He had raised a family and founded a successful business. For more on No Man’s Son and Linda Chowdry visit www.lindachowdry .com

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ere at In Flight USA, we stand by the message that flying private isn’t just for the rich, famous, and notorious. In today’s world, it really can be for anybody. Membership and fractional ownership programs are making that possible. After the pandemic, many commercial passengers took an interest in private flying to avoid crowded planes with strict mask mandates. For those who have always seen private flying as out of their range, stay tuned for this interview with esteemed entrepreneur, Glenn Gonzales, of Jet It. Jet It is a fractional ownership company that is making private flying dreams come true for 47 percent less than other companies. In Flight USA: Tell me how the Jet It business model works. Glenn Gonzales: Jet It is designed to support individuals and give people the benefits of aircraft ownership. When you own your own plane, you can use that plane at your discretion. In many fractional ownership models, you have to wait a long time, and when it’s your turn, you only get to use the plane for a few hours.

When you are a part owner through Jet It, you get to use the plane all day at your discretion. What that does is create more aircraft availability, and when you apply that to our price point, it becomes a great deal. It is almost like having aircraft ownership at a fraction of the cost. IFUSA: What made you want to start a fractional jet ownership company? GG: I have been around aviation my whole life. I started my career in the Air Force. I flew fighter planes in the Air Force and then transitioned to flying Gulfstreams around the world. I really enjoyed selling airplanes. When I was selling airplanes for Honda Jet, I saw an opportunity where people were looking for a solution to meet their needs. It was really a response to customer wants and needs. People would look at the Honda Jet and think it was a great plane, but they did not have the need or the budget to purchase a whole plane. That was when I saw the opportunity to start a fractional ownership company. The Honda Jet is such an efficient aircraft that it just made sense for fractional ownership. IFUSA: How long have you been doing this?

GG: We started on Labor Day of 2018 and received our first airplane in Dec. of 2018. We have been at it ever since. IFUSA: Who makes for an ideal client at Jet It? GG: We have four customer types: recreational flyers, business flyers, corporate outfits that already have airplanes, and then there are the owner/pilots. I would say most of our customers are entrepreneurs. They are individuals who have been able to find an opportunity for their business and expand it beyond a city to a state or throughout the country. Whether they are flying recreationally or for their business, they have a need for consistent private travel. More often than not, they can afford to belong to other programs or to buy their own airplane, but they usually can’t justify this. So, they see a great opportunity to enjoy a program like Jet It. IFUSA: How many employees do you have and are you hiring? GG: We are hiring. Right now, we are just under 200 employees. We have seen very fast growth in a very short period of time. Our employees are spread

Glenn Gonzales, co-founder and CEO of private jet fractional ownership company Jet It and co-founder and President of sister company Jet Club, was recognized in March of this year for his industrychanging efforts by receiving the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association's Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Aviation Inspiration Award. (Courtesy AOPA)

throughout the country as well as in Canada and in Europe. We have a sister company called Jet Club in Europe. That way, our owners can benefit from the service there. We are spreading to new states and countries all the time. We have grown so fast that it is hard to keep up sometimes. Continued on Page 21

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Conference in Miami. Given in honor and memory of the association’s co-founder and first president, the William A. “Bill” Ong Memorial Award recognizes extraordinary achievement and extended meritorious service to the general aviation industry. “Captain Bohlke’s roots in developing and fostering aviation in the U.S. Virgin Islands run deep. A lifelong avia-

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Continued from Page 18 along with ample opportunities to connect with other aviation leaders and industry experts in a vibrant setting. New this year, NATA will celebrate aviation business luminaries at Thursday’s Industry Excellence Awards Luncheon and give back to the industry by donating any amount received in excess of our event expenses to the National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF). “NATA is thrilled to build on the celebratory energy and success of last year’s Miami Business Aviation Week with the addition of our Industry Excellence Awards luncheon,” said NATA President

and CEO Timothy Obitts. “We’ve been without a public forum to honor the best and brightest in the industry for too long. November is the right time and Miami is the perfect backdrop for our first in-person awards ceremony since 2019.” “And, as our industry’s workforce challenges become greater, so do NATA’s efforts to help develop a viable pipeline of talented aviation professionals. While we strive to keep our event revenue at breakeven, NATA pledges any amount received over our Aviation Business Conference expenses toward funding National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) scholarships,” added Obitts.

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tor, educator, and industry advocate, Bill has always leveraged his skills and Continued on Page 21 NATA has announced that industry legend Captain William “Bill” Bohlke will receive the association’s Distinguished Service Award on Nov. 3, in recognition of his outstanding service and ongoing contributions to the aviation industry. (Courtesy NATA)

“Fostering education and growth within our community is critically important to achieving our mission of empowering the safety and success of aviation businesses. We must do everything we can to clear pathways to aviation careers and inspire new industry entrants by telling our industry’s exciting and unique story.” The NATF was formed to enhance the safety and quality of service provided to the flying public by assisting aviation businesses in the education and training of their employees. To accomplish its mission, the foundation fosters relationships with colleges, universities, and technical schools; awards academic and

flight training scholarships; supports apprenticeship and internship programs; develops education and training materials and programs; and promotes the benefits and value of aviation to communities nationwide. Visit NATA’s website for additional information, www.nata.aero. NATA and Corporate Jet Investor are offering $100 off their respective event registration rates for those attending both inspiring conferences. Please use the code CJIMIAMI when registering for NATA’s Aviation Business Conference and code NATA when registering for CJI MIAMI.

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Continued from Page 20 resources to prioritize the safety, viability, and welfare of his community, demonstrating firsthand the immense value of aviation businesses,” said NATA President and CEO Timothy Obitts. In Jan. 2006, Bohlke retired from American Airlines with 38 years of service, ranking second in seniority of 12,000 pilots. However, his aviation career first began when he followed his father’s footsteps to the Caribbean at age 16 to help build the family aviation business founded in 1959. Later, Bohlke and his wife Ruth Ann (Tuddy) expanded the business through many stages: Virgin Islands Airways, Eastern Caribbean Air, and finally Bohlke International Airways, officially formed in 1984 in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Bohlke wrote and certified the first

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Continued from Page 19 IFUSA: What is the primary airplane in your fleet? GG: We have 25 airplanes in the U.S. We have one more in Canada, and one in Europe. There are 27 total. The majority of those planes are Honda Jets. Then we have two Gulfstream G-150s. We have been exploring adding additional aircraft to our fleet. This would give more value to our shareholders. IFUSA: How do you feel about electric aircraft? GG: I am super excited. We actually have an extensive order and will become the first operator of electric aircraft. We are working with Bye Aerospace to develop a platform for local, regional, and coastal aircraft. We are supporting our customers as simplistically and transparently as we can. IFUSA: What do you like most about business aviation? GG: We are a dynamic airline. There are variables that are constantly thrown at us, and challenges to solve daily, especially with the supply chain issues being experienced throughout the world. Weather, of course, is different everyday. Scheduling and orders are critically important. We want to make sure our employees and customers have plenty of time to spend with their families. It is this dynamic environment that makes it so exciting. IFUSA: Are there any myths about private aviation that you would like to dispel? GG: Yes, I think when it comes to the customers, many people think that it is a celebrity industry, but most of the people flying on our planes are everyday

and only FAA- and VA-approved flight schools in the Virgin Islands – allowing veterans from the Korean and Vietnam Wars to obtain their pilot licenses at 10 percent cost, with the federal government subsidizing the remaining 90 percent. Many of his students went on to successful aviation careers as captains for carriers including UPS, United, and Delta. As an FAA Flight Examiner from 1970-2017, Bohlke certified more than 1,000 pilots for private, commercial, instrument, multi-engine, flight instructor, airline transport, and type ratings. Today, Bohlke International Airways is an award-winning FBO, charter operator, and 145 repair station that successfully thrived through major hurricanes Hugo and Maria. His son, William R. (Billy), runs the day-to-day operations, Continued on Page 22

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people. You would never know their names. Once in a while, you might recognize the name of their company but probably not. It is no longer all about opulence. We provide a luxury experience and a high level of service, but this is more about convenience than anything else. I would say the biggest myth is that one has to be very wealthy to take part in this, and that is no longer the case. IFUSA: Where are you based and why is that a good place for business aviation? GG: We are based in Greensboro, N.C. It allows us to be close to Honda Aircraft Company. But our airplanes are flying all over the U.S. on any given day. We have a maintenance facility in Ellington, Tenn. Our dispatch and operations center is in Plano, Texas. Like our industry, we can be anywhere and are spread out all the time. IFUSA: Do you have anything else you would like to add today? GG: At Jet It, we like to think of ourselves as on the edge of the evolution of transportation. People are looking for more autonomy and efficiency in how they travel. There is no longer a need to stop somewhere and wait for a layover. We can get you directly to your destination. You only have to fly with the people you ask to have on your aircraft with you, your business partners, family, and friends. With rising commercial prices and decreases in service, it’s just a tremendous opportunity to find this autonomy that so many people are looking for. IFUSA: Thank you!

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The town of Murska Sobota, Slovenia will host 105 ballooning teams from 33 countries, who will compete in the 24th FAI World Hot Air Ballooning Championships from Sept. 16-23. There will also be 200 places per day for visitors to experience a hot air balloon flight, to encourage new participants to the sport.

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The Pomurje region is ideal for ballooning due to its flat terrain and favorable temperatures and winds, and the area has a history of hosting ballooning events, having previously been home to the FAI European Hot Air Balloon Championship in 1994. After a delay of two years following the pandemic, anticipation is high for this international competition, which will see a total of 105 teams from 33 countries around the globe compete. Spectators will admire more than 150 balloons in the air, watching the pilots compete in various tasks through Continued on Page 26

After a delay of two years (this photo is from 2019) following the pandemic, anticipation is high for this year’s international ballooning competition, slated for Sept. 16-23, which will see a total of 105 teams from 33 countries (Courtesy FAI)

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Grey Eagles, an organization serving senior and retired American Airlines pilots. In addition to NATA’s 2022 Distinguished Service Award, Bohlke has received the 2018 Pegasus Award for Aviation Lifetime Achievement in the Caribbean, the 2013 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for 50 years of accident-free flying, the 2009 St. Croix

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FINDING PATRIOT

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am hand flying the Cessna 340 at 1,500 feet in the pre-dawn gloom over the Pacific Ocean. I could let the Cessna Nav-O-Matic autopilot do the flying for me, but I do not trust the 40-yearold piece of equipment while flying this close to the ocean surface at night. It would be too easy for something within the autopilot to malfunction and bring us to grief, so I will continue to hand fly the Twin Cessna while keeping track of where I’m at on the old Garmin 396 on the yoke mount and double check my attitude and heading against the barely

USS Patriot has had a distinguished Naval career. In this photo, she departs White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa Japan in 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. David Levy)

visible horizon lit by the setting moon. We had launched from San Diego’s Montgomery Field more than 30 minutes prior, and we had just passed to the south of San Clemente island on our way to an offshore area called Tanner Banks. This part of the Pacific Ocean is not well known to most people other than oceanographers, Navy sailors, and extreme surfers. More than 100 nautical miles out to sea from the mainland, there were no boats on the water that I could see, so I continued to follow the GPS directions while I looked for the tell-tale lights of a surface vessel. Finally, I started seeing an intermittent light on the horizon, maybe five degrees off our course. I turned to Bob, the career Navy civilian in charge of today’s event and said, “Surface contact. Is that our guy?” He peered into the gloom, and finally made it out. I changed course so we could make visual contact and dropped down to 1,000 feet above the swells. Within minutes, we had visual contact as well as radio contact with Patriot, a Navy Torpedo Tender. It was now 6 a.m., and the pre-dawn glow was good enough for us to make out surface details even though the sun was not up yet. After a few radio exchanges with Patriot (which I was not

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allowed to listen to), Bob instructed me to head towards our initial GPS coordinates and start searching for our other playmate that day: Moby Dick. We had only gone around ten miles northwest of Patriot when I spotted the tell-tale track of Moby Dick on the surface – a very narrow wake that had no vessel in sight producing it. In fact, Moby Dick was a Los Angeles-class nuclear attack submarine that was running submerged beneath the surface, and she had raised her periscope and antenna mast so we could communicate with her about today’s exercise, which included three live firings of her Mark 48 torpedoes. By now the sun had risen above the horizon. As I began circling Moby Dick’s V-shaped wake, I marveled at the serene beauty of a perfect cloudless day, deep blue and nearly calm waters, and unlimited visibility afforded to us from a Santa Ana weather phenomenon. Despite the 85-degree heat (in November!), it simply could not get better than this. I finally turned to Bob and his partner in the back and said to them, “Damn! And people wonder why I have never flown for the airlines! You don’t get to see stuff like this from 35,000 feet in the cockpit of a Boeing 737!”

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The Mark 48 and its improved Advanced Capability (ADCAP) variant are U.S. heavyweight submarine-launched torpedoes. They are designed to sink deep-diving nuclear-powered submarines and high-performance surface ships. The weapon is carried by all U.S. Navy submarines, including Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines and Seawolf-, Los Angeles-, and Virginia-class attack submarines. (Courtesy seaforces.org)

We continued circling Moby Dick until she lowered her mast and went deep to prepare for the first torpedo firing of the day. The fun had just begun!

SWEEPSTAKES WINNER: SPEECHLESS IN PETALUMA AS AOPA PRESIDENT MARK BAKER SPRINGS GRUMMAN TIGER SURPRISE

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By Niki Britton AOPA

ured to the Petaluma, Calif. (approximately 40 miles north of San Francisco), airport under the guise of an interview about backcountry flying, avid pilot Alex Browne found himself completely speechless when AOPA President Mark Baker delivered the news that he had won the AOPA Sweepstakes Grumman Tiger. AOPA’s Niki Britton had lured Browne, an AOPA member since the age of 16, to the Petaluma airport on July 15 under the guise of an interview about backcountry flying and his modified Cessna 185. AOPA Director of Photography Chris Rose was accompanying Britton for the interview. Little did 33year-old Browne know, AOPA President Mark Baker and AOPA Senior Vice President of Media and Marketing Kollin Stagnito were hiding just out of sight eagerly awaiting the signal to step in. Already surprised by Baker’s sudden appearance, the shock set in as Baker explained that Browne was now the proud owner of the Grumman Tiger and presented

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him with the aircraft’s Tin Tail Numbers sign. “Whoa, WHOA, WHAT?! No…I’m blown away!” Browne exclaimed. “This is like the first thing I’ve actually won!” Browne was quick to call his wife to share the good news, “I uhh... I just won a plane… the AOPA sweepstakes, the giveaway of the Grumman Tiger.” Browne’s wife, Soraya, knew the aircraft, and after confirming the aircraft was the same one to grace the cover of a recent AOPA Pilot magazine a few months prior, exclaimed, “I’m speechless!” before heading to the airport with their son, Cal, to celebrate. Along with winning the Tiger, AOPA hosted Browne and his family at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin, a trip that Browne said was on his bucket list, so he could meet his new aircraft for the first time. The Grumman Tiger is nearly unrecognizable since its inside-and-out transformation and is truly one of a kind. Browne, a commercial pilot, started taking flying lessons when he was 14 years old and earned his private pilot certificate before his driver’s license. A passionate outdoorsman, Browne has

become adept at flying in the backcountry in his Cessna 185. Of his new Grumman Tiger, he said, “I see this as an opportunity to give back and help boost aviation within the local community. I’m hoping to get more people involved in aviation – the first being my wife!” “The experience of being surprised by Mark Baker,” Browne said, “was one I’ll never forget. I’m a huge fan of him and everything he has done to promote backcountry flying. I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would have the opportunity to meet Mark in person, let alone have him stand in my hangar! The whole experience was pretty surreal. I was so excited for this exposé that I thought AOPA was doing on my aircraft, so I had been busy the past three days cleaning the hangar, detailing the plane, mounting tundra tires, and preparing for the interview. I didn’t have any suspicion that anything else was going to happen come Friday morning. The whole thing is still setting in. This is a totally life-changing experience for me, and I can’t wait to continue the celebration with everyone at OSH! Thank you to everyone that was involved behind the scenes in pulling off the surprise of a lifetime.”

RED BULL FLUGTAG INSPIRES MILWAUKEEANS

Red Bull Flugtag’s long-awaited return to the United States made a splash, or 36, into Lake Michigan Saturday, July 16 as teams from around the region competed in human-powered aircrafts at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park. Saturday’s event marked the first Red Bull Flugtag competition to ever happen in the Badger State, and Milwaukee welcomed their high-flying heroes graciously as more than 50,000 spectators flocked to the downtown waterfront. Thirty-four of the crafts were eligible to compete and were judged on three criteria: the creativity and design of their craft, showmanship of their skit, and the distance traveled after taking off from the 27foot platform. After nearly three hours of remarkable ascents and crowd-pleasing plummets, Red Bull competition veterans Flight For Your Right to Party – the team of suburban dads that also competed in Red Bull Soapbox Race Iowa last month – and their Viking-inspired craft were declared champions of Red Bull Flugtag Milwaukee with a remarkable jump of 66 feet and a perfect 50 from the judges panel. “We feel exhilarated right now,” Flight For Your Right To Party team member Scott Rademaker said. “This will go down as one of the best moments

The iconic Red Bull Flugtag event summoned a fleet of 36 human-powered aircrafts that attempted to glide over Lake Michigan to the amusement of more than 50,000 spectators on July 16. (Courtesy Red Bull) in our lives and it was made even better that we were able to do it together, as best friends. Valhalla!” Winning teams will get premium and exclusive experiences at other brand title events like Red Bull Flugtag and at a Milwaukee Bucks game. The full list of awarded teams include: • First Place – Flight For Your Right to Party • Second Place – Farmers Unincorporated

• Third Place – Bear Naked Chonkers • People’s Choice – Flying Schmeat • Sustainability Award – Flight For Your Right To Party The teams were inspired by all things that make Wisconsin unique – flying tractors, giant sausages and seven teams named in reverence to the state’s famed dairy industry all featured Saturday. Many of the region’s larger cultural institutions and brands also contributed to the Badger State bash in exhibition jumps. The

AOPA sweepstakes winner Alex Browne realizes he just won the Grumman Tiger. (Niki Britton/AOPA)

AOPA’s Mark Baker, Kollin Stagnito and Niki Britton pose with the Browne family. Browne and his family picked up his Grumman Tiger, featured on the cover of AOPA Pilot Magazine, at EAA AirVenture, courtesy AOPA. (Chris Rose/AOPA)

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Milwaukee Bucks’ Rim Rockers took flight in a basketball-shaped aircraft named “Airball” and performed jaw-dropping jumps. Kwik Trip kicked off the event with a flying version of their beloved banana truck, which was piloted by Kwik Trip superfan Cassandra Berger. Kwik Trip, the area’s iconic convenience store brand, also saw its social media starlet Paige Forde feature as one of five members of a very Wisconsin judge’s panel. Green Bay Packers all-time leading receiver Donald Driver, Snocross star Nick Lorenz, TikTok Content Creator and HashtagMKE Host JMatt and trans showgirl and entertainer Janelle Dumott all came together to crown Flight For Your Right to Party as winners of the day. “One of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever been through,” Driver said. “This is a very different atmosphere than I’m typically used to, but the judges loved it, the crowd loved it and Wisconsin loved it.” Entering its 30th year, Flugtag began in 1992 over the scenic Danube River in Vienna, Austria. Since then, the event has spread its human-powered wings to 50 countries, 96 cities, and 174 events around the world, and the world-record holder of lo

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The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is launching an AOPA Alliance organization program designed to cross-promote groups that have mutually beneficial goals for the full aviation community. The plan was announced on July 14. AOPA is introducing this initiative with the Antique Airplane Association (AAA). Niche aviation associations and type clubs, such as AAA, are a critical part of the general aviation fabric. While they are among the most avid aviation groups, many pilots and aircraft owners who would benefit from their educational programs and sense of community may be unfamiliar with AAA and other such groups. The AOPA Alliance program will support these types of organizations through a dedicated web page on aopa.org and exposure in AOPA print, online, and video media channels. AOPA allied organizations will, in turn, educate their members about AOPA’s mission and initiatives through their websites, channels, and events.

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Based at Antique Airfield in Blakesburg, Iowa, the Antique Airplane Association is the world's oldest organization dedicated to antique and classic aviation. (Courtesy of Antique Airplane Association and AOPA)

Based at Antique Airfield (IA27) in Blakesburg, Iowa, the Antique Airplane Association is the world’s oldest organization dedicated to antique and classic aviation. Formed in 1953 by Robert L. Taylor, and currently run by son Brent Taylor, its mission is to help the owners, restorers and pilots of antique and classic aircraft to “keep the antiques flying.” The association comprises 3,500 members across the U.S., who fly a range of vintage and classic aircraft dating from the 1920s through the 1950s. Continued on Page 34

Hot Air Ballooning Continued from Page 22 out the six days of competition, showing their balloon handling skills and skills in solving various flying tasks. Slovenia has a number of excellent hot air balloon pilots who have achieved outstanding results in international competitions, including in the first category of FAI events. They will be joined by current World Champions Dominic Bareford (GBR) and Daria Dudkiewicz-Golawska (POL) and two junior world champions Roy Gommer (NED) and Jan Suchy (CZE) in the 24th edition of the world championships. How do balloons compete? The competition is conducted in accordance with the standard rules of the FAI Ballooning Commission, which defines the tasks in which the pilots compete and the rules on the basis of which the winning pilot is selected at the end of the competition. Two flights are planned each day. Each flight may contain several different tasks, which are announced before the flight starts, once weather conditions are assessed. The aim of competition flights is not to achieve the best time, distance, or altitude as in other sports. Competitions

require pilots to use their skills to control balloons over a specific area. Tasks include targets, objectives, scoring areas, time and space constraints that the pilot must observe to demonstrate his/her ability to plan, anticipate and manage the balloon in the given weather conditions. The competition is essentially a strategy game in which the competitors combine several components, requiring considerable tactical skills. Introducing the public to the world of ballooning The multitude of colorful balloons in the air is a feast for the eyes and balloon enthusiasts from around the world will flock to Pomurje to enjoy the show, which includes a “key grab” discipline, and “fly outs” and “fly-ins” of more than 100 balloons, and the Night Glow, where 40 festival balloons of all colors and shapes will shine in a special glow event. The most eagerly awaited novelty of this year’s event will be the commercial flights – 100 places on the morning and 100 places on the evening flights will be available every day of the Championships for visitors to fly in a hot air balloon and get a bird’s-eye view of the venue.

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X-62 SOARS AGAIN ABOVE EDWARDS AFB In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years

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he USAF Test Pilot School’s X-62 VISTA thunders into the skies of Edwards Air Force Base once again! In collaboration with Calspan Corporation and Lockheed Martin, this highly modified Lockheed Martin F-16 is unlike any Fighting Falcon variant in the inventory. Beginning its service as the NF16D, the X-62 has been modified for the third iteration of the platform, the first two being MATV (Multi Axis Thrust Vectoring) and VISTA (Variable Stability In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft), and now adding the ability for the aircraft to be flown completely autonomously, known as SACS (System for Autonomous Control of the Simulation). This third iteration also supports the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Skyborg Program and justifies the change in designation to X-62. Dr. Chris Cotting, Director of Research at the USAF Test Pilot School, expanded on X-62’s capabilities by saying that it was purpose-built on the assembly line to do its mission. “Although from the outside it looks like an F-16, inside the aircraft is very different.” Dr. Cotting explains. “The software that runs the flight control system is customized for its mission. It can simulate

The highly modified Lockheed Martin F-16 is unlike any Fighting Falcon variant in the inventory. (Courtesy Rob Kolinsky)

the flight characteristics of multiple, different aircraft during a single test mission! The pilot in command flies the X62A from the rear seat with the evaluation pilot (either a pilot or an engineer) sitting in the front.” Dr. Cotting was also quick to mention the importance of X62’s maintainers. “We have, by far, the most creative and talented maintenance personnel in the business. Their dedication and pride in ownership shines through daily and is integral to the suc-

cess of the X-62A’s mission.” The X-designation denotes a specialized mission or radical departure from conventionally designed aircraft. X-62 now joins the ranks of such notable Xplanes as the Bell X-1, which first broke the sound barrier in 1947, and the X-15 which became the world’s first hypersonic aircraft in 1959. The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School is now the only test pilot school in the world with an active X plane added to the curriculum.

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The dedication and creative talent of the maintenance personnel is integral to the success of the X-62. (Courtesy Rob Kolinsky)

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s a culinary journalist and cookbook author (Cookbook for People who Hate Lawyers – on Amazon), I have a definitive and uncompromising culinary ideology. I thoroughly understand that cuisine, just as religion, politics or a selection of garments is a matter of taste and choice. We can debate ad infinitum over these and other subjects. As folks from the radical right and radical left debate their political views, the length or resonance of their arguments rarely changes minds. The debates often destroy friendships. Debates over what constitutes great cuisine rarely end up with shattered friendships. But many foodies strongly adhere to their ideologies. I can best express my view of great cuisine by initially describing what is not great cuisine. 1. Excessive show items: It is true that we eat with our eyes and nose as well as with our taste buds. An artistic presentation is fine so long as the flavor and texture of the food takes center stage. One supercilious chef I encountered bragged how his food was a work of art, and the plate was the frame. His presentation was impressive. But his cuisine had no flavor or personality. Similar to a handsome man or beautiful woman who overdresses with gobs of feathers, oversized hats, festoons of jewelry, layers of fabric, the garment often obliterates the essence of the person. Haute cuisine evolved through a phase in which chefs were placing weird objects, such as foam on the dish. This added nothing to the flavor and often resembled something less appetizing than foam. I attended one dinner where the chef actually sprinkled earth on the plate and insisted that we eat with spoons made of recycled wood. I didn’t require his embellishments to comprehend that provenance comes from the earth. I politely excused myself from these gimmicks and rushed to the nearest hamburger joint. 2. Combinations of ingredients that make no sense: Just as excessive clothing does not necessarily equate with being well dressed, a piling, or mish-mash of ingredients does not necessarily equate with great cuisine. One of New York’s pioneer steakhouse owners once handed me an empty saltshaker. “This is what I put on my steaks,” he mused as nothing came out as he shook it. In other words, if a prime hunk of beef is selected and properly cooked, its flavor and texture

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stand by themselves. Nothing else is required. Adding ketchup, steak sauce or even bearnaise sauce obliterates the magic of the steak. Garlic in ice cream to me, is absurd. All I need is the luscious cream, egg yolks and vanilla beans. 3. Excessive prices: Highly priced cuisine does not often mean high-quality cuisine. When asked about the top 25 meals I’ve ever eaten, most of my experiences involved mom and pop restaurants. In Spain, it was in a tapas bar where I devoured copious amounts of tortilla de patatas and gambas al ajillo. In Orlando, Florida, it was a plate of meatballs the texture and flavor of which I had never before experienced. In Alaska, it was a dish of sausages and gravy. My favorite burger is in my hometown of Racine, Wisconsin. The 10-cent price in 1939 is now $1.50. Of course, I’ve had some outstanding meals that were expensive. In Copenhagen, a meal that was in the top three of my life ended with a check for $900 for four people. In Paris, it was a costly, exquisite rack of lamb at the Ritz Hotel. 4. Passion vs. obsession: I am a huge advocate of the expression of passion and love in the preparation of cuisine. But obsession and arrogance have no place in the kitchen. Prior to our dinner for a group of food journalists in Spain, the chef, whose vaingloriousness was insufferable, labored over four hours in preparation before we were “allowed” to sample his unrecognizable creations, which were quite inedible. Constructing a definition of extraordinary cuisine is an easier task. The majority of great chefs whom I’ve met in

my travels began their careers in the family kitchen. When the chef was a child, his or her parent, usually a mother, visited a market or farm each day and purchased what was fresh and available. The products were carried home and assembled with parental adoration. A few other genuine ingredients were added. The comfortable offerings were placed on the table and remembered to this day. Today’s great chefs perform substantially the same tasks that they performed in their mother’s kitchen. Many chefs make daily trips to the vendors. They meticulously select the most sublime seafood, poultry and meats. They complete their mission with a trip to the local vegetable and herb farmer. Recipes consist of the primary ingredient, such as a filet of fish, cooked to perfection (for example, fish is generally cooked over high heat for a short time). Accompaniments perform loyal support. Spices and fresh herbs enhance without aggression. Most important, food has to taste and feel wonderful. Basically, that is all there is too it.

An Extraordinary Chef

Recently, we departed from the confines of our home and headed for Coronado Island in San Diego, California. I am still reluctant to fly commercially. But I’m certainly not averse to hopping into my plane and cruising toward one of my favorite destinations. I’ve always enjoyed a visit to Loews Coronado Bay Resort, a waterfront escape, with genuine southern California

style. Situated on a private 15-acre peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and Coronado Bay, the resort, located minutes from downtown San Diego, is a short drive to the city’s world-famous attractions. Resort amenities include direct access to the pristine Silver Strand State Beach, three tennis courts, a private 81-slip marina, 439 sea-inspired guest rooms and suites, and panoramic views of the San Diego-Coronado Bay. The resort’s signature Crown Landing restaurant held a myriad of surprises for us. We were seated for dinner at the Crown Landing. Our spectacular view from the patio table set the stage for what was to be a memorable dining experience. We were greeted by executive chef Jesse Llapitan, an engaging and enthusiastic fellow who has brought a wealth of culinary experience to the resort. He was born with culinary DNA. He was raised on a farm in Washington state. A farm baby’s crib is surrounded by the wellsprings of our food. The DNA of the pastures and fields virtually flow into the soul of a farm child. Jesse’s mother worked in a restaurant. Jesse would often hang around and eventually, at age 15, landed a job sweeping the parking lot. From there, he moved into the kitchen – the pot and pan washing department. One might say that these jobs did little to enhance his culinary education. My observation is the contrary – his dedication displayed his admirable work ethic of a willingness to start at the bottom. Those initial, character-building steps were the building blocks of the today’s chef, Jesse Llapitan. Jesse soon moved into the heart of restaurant kitchens. He worked as a cook in a Seattle Sheraton Hotel Japanese kitchen. After considerable hands-on experience, he realized that he needed classic training. He scraped up the funds to attend the Culinary Institute of America in California and then to Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. He returned to America and soon became a sought-after Continued on Page 30

CASTLE AIR MUSEUM IS HOME TO AN IMPRESSIVE AIRCRAFT COLLECTION AND AMAZING HISTORY In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years

Castle Air Museum, located adjacent to Castle Airport (MER) is in its 41st year of operation, and has become the West Coast’s largest static display of vintage military aircraft dating back from the late 1930s. With more than 80 aircraft now in the collection and more due soon, such as the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, and FA-18 Blue Angel Aircraft, the Museum is situated on 31 acres, 25 of which currently contain aircraft. The most comprehensive collection of WWII Bombers from the Douglas B-18 Bolo to the mammoth Convair RB-36

F-15A and F-16A

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Continued from Page 29 chef in a series of prestigious hotel dining establishments. In order to gain experience in a variety of culinary disciplines, chefs tend to move around a great deal. Jesse was no exception. To name a few, he worked in the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, Whitehall Hotel in Chicago, The St. Regis in Los Angeles, The Palace in San Francisco and L’auberge de Sedona in Arizona. Jesse became executive chef at Google where he was the skipper of an innovative cuisine program for the employees.

they become bread cakes. No crumbs in Jesse’s crab cakes. They are brimming with huge chunks of Dungeness crab and shaped with scallop mousse and egg with a hint of cilantro. The sweetness and texture of the crab took center stage as the cakes excited our taste buds.

Jesse asked us if we would sample some of his new creations. I eagerly accepted his invitation. We share the identical culinary ideology. He agrees with and eschews my list of culinary misdeeds. Yet, his offerings exude both artistic presentations and extraordinary culinary achievements. He forages for the quintessence of ingredients and then assembles them in a manner that allows the star of the dish to shine with the identifiable accompaniments in resonant supporting roles. Each sampling was more astounding than the one before.

(Courtesy Stuart J. Faber)

Mussels: I could eat bowls of mussels. Especially the way Jesse prepares them. He selects the freshest mussels that money can buy, then steams them in a subtle coconut curry broth.

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Halibut in Broth: Halibut requires a swift, skillful introduction to a hot pan. Again, Jesse delivered a moist, tender filet in a tasty sauce with identifiable morsels of fresh corn and peas. This dish was an example of artistic beauty, which spotlighted and enhanced the resonant flavor of the dish.

(Courtesy Stuart J. Faber)

Crab Cakes: Most chefs stuff crab cakes with breadcrumbs to the point that

Miso Salmon: It requires considerable skill to prepare moist and flavorful salmon. Jesse is a master. Here, accompanied by haricots verts, the fish had a crispy crust within which was a silky, succulent texture.

Peacemaker, B-52D Stratofortress and FB111 Aardvark, this Museum has much to see. For the fighter fan, you will view aircraft from the Lockheed F-80 to the General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon. The Navy is well represented as well, and just recently the Museum has been the recipient of several helicopters such as the U.S. Marines Bell AH-1 Cobra and Navy Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk, which were at the former Naval Aviation Museum at the now closed NAS Barbers Point Hawaii. The Continued on Page 34

The verdurous asparagus was cooked to a crunchy tenderness. There is no question that Jesse’s dinner has taken its place among the most memorable 25 meals of my career. Prices were moderate, service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was enchanting.

(Courtesy Stuart J. Faber)

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Wagyu Ribeye: This American version of Japanese Wagyu hails from Snake River Farms. Ribeyes are often called the steak lover’s steak. Snake River Farms American Wagyu ribeye steaks are a steak lover’s dream. The beautiful marbling infuses these ribeye steaks with complex flavor and juiciness. Jesse served this masterpiece with a carrot puree, which was intensely flavorful. I devoured the puree like a bowl of soup.

Pilots have a choice of at least two airports. Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (KMYF), six miles from the city, has parallel runways, plus one intersecting runway. Runway 10L/28R is 4598 feet long. Runway 10R/28L is 3401 feet long. There are ILS and GPS/RNAV approaches. Crownair, 858/292-1181, is my favorite FBO. Rental cars are available. Years ago, I often flew into this field with a friend who did nightly commercial runs, just to dine at Casa Machado Mexican restaurant which is on the field. An alternative is San Diego International Airport, aka Lindberg Field, (KSAN). I used to love to fly the LOC back course to R27. Although this airport is in the heart of the city, it is not as GA friendly as it was in previous years. Fuel is about $2 per gallon higher than neighboring fields. There is so much to see and do in Coronado and at the resort, that I am planning a sequel to this article for next month’s edition of In Flight USA. Loews Coronado Beach Resort is located at 4000 Coronado Bay Road, Coronado, California 92118. Phone 619/424-4000. For more information, visit www.loewshotels.com/coronadobay-resort.

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By Ed Wischmeyer

2022 OSHKOSH RAMBLES

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his year, the big storm came before the show opened, and it was a doozey – winds to 50 mph or so. Afterwards, gorgeous mid-western summer weather. The general impression is that with COVID aftermath and supply chains, there’s not that much new. One avionics vendor says that the manufacturers aren’t coming out with new products and can’t fill orders they’ve already got because of parts shortages. One shop tore a customer’s plane apart for an avionics update and only then discovered they couldn’t get the new units. Basler Turbo Conversions (modernized DC-3s with turbine engines) had customers camping in Camp Scholler, possibly not the most big bucks campers, all things considered. F-35 demos were really loud. I’ve always liked the Grumman Bearcat, the last and fastest of their piston powered fighters, but I missed that demo. I’ve not sought any of the monoplane aerobatics, though, which I snidely refer to as “model airplane aerobatics.” Lots of skill to fly them, lots of precision, you bet, but so over the top as not to be engaging, as a friend puts it. At the start of the week, there was a B-29 (!), B-24 (!), I don’t know how many different B-25s, but it wasn’t till Thursday that I saw a B-17. Fascinating forums by Ron Blum on angle of attack – basically, everything that is taught and written is over-simplified to the point of being in error. Barnaby Wainfan talked about low-aspect ratio airplanes and his newest, the BatRay, a twoseat low-aspect ratio airplane with a cabin width of 84 inches. Seven feet wide. Yup. An interesting detail on the BatRay is that the vertical (sort of) fins are tapered in and connected at the top. This gives structural rigidity but also allows simultaneous deflection to serve as pitch trim. As he points out, a better measure of airplane performance is not how much performance the airplane achieves per horsepower, but how much the horsepower moves the payload. One of his slides showed performance comparable to a Diamond DA20 except for rate of climb, where the BatRay skunked the DA-20. And the BatRay carries a hundred pounds more payload, too. The RV-15 engineering proof of concept arrived and was mobbed, no surprise. It’s not in the Kitfox category, nor the Cub clone category, but is more in the Cessna 170 category. However, with its huge flaps and lots of power, it should be good for lots of unpaved strips and some

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off airport work, too. Compared to the other STOL airplanes, it should be faster and carry lots more. Details are still pending, depending upon what Van’s learns from the prototype. Sling, the South African kit airplane manufacturer, has been working on highwing airplanes to complement their lowwing airplanes. Getting the planes ready took longer than expected, but they arrived Thursday of Oshkosh week after flying up Africa and across the South Atlantic. Wow! They use the same wing as the low-wing Sling, cantilevered, no struts. Speed penalty is ten knots or so. The massive Ford tent was gone this year, replaced by Boeing. I don’t know if they’ll give EAA members a discount on a new 787 or not. Chick-Fil-A was one of the food vendors, hidden behind impossibly long lines of customers. Technology was ever present as evidenced by a virtual reality trainer. I tried steep turns and other vigorous maneuvers to see how well that would work for training. Didn’t work all that well for me because my eyes said maneuvering, my inner ear said sitting still, and my stomach asked who wanted to see what I’d had for lunch. The very innovative Higgs “Diesel” should fly on an RV-10 this year with deliveries in 2023. The engine is too amazing to describe here, but is 90 pounds lighter than and more powerful than a Lycoming O-540. I don’t think it’s vaporware, but check it out for yourself at https://www.ac-aero.com/hawkrv10/. At the Tech Counselor (and Flight Advisor) breakfast, Vic Syracuse talked about TC’s roles after the plane flies, and about preventive maintenance in general. He had all kinds of good advice, some of which I’ll apply at my next condition inspection. And he showed an impressive array of builder and maintenance errors. Some people are really big on angle of attack for guidance, especially aural indications for speed guidance. A reliable friend told me of, but I’ve not yet seen, a video in which they had an engine failure after takeoff, turned around, came back and landed with the stall warning horn on all the time. One of those pilots was a Master CFI. As is well known, in times of stress, auditory inputs are often the first to be ignored. A 16-year-old girl from Arkansas flew up to Wisconsin, solo. She couldn’t land at Oshkosh because of the prohibition against student pilots during the show. But still… ACI (Advance Composite Infusion)

The Perlan sailplane, designed to soar to 90,000 feet. (Courtesy Ed Wischmeyer) is resurrecting the Starlite single-seater, but much improved structurally. They also have a ducted fan machine in development, said fan turning 12,000 RPM and driven by a two-stroke engine with a transmission to increase the output shaft speed. In the Pilot Proficiency Center, I gave three breakout sessions on base to final turn accidents on Monday and Friday afternoons each, repeated that talk at the NAFI tent, and gave a different talk on a different day. The key point of that other talk was that safety messages and regulations often reflect the needs of the regulator, not the audience. I was mildly proud of this schedule till I learned that one of my friends gave eight talks not in one week, but in one day. Uff, da! The seven talks included in-depth discussions on low-speed spirals, basically botched base to final turns that can look much like a spin and be as dangerous. I was lucky enough to present those findings to an NTSB accident investigator, and those facts blew her mind. Charlie Precourt gave the keynote address for the sessions where I gave the breakout presentations. I heard his keynote address twice, learned new things each time. Want to buy a new airplane? Good luck! Kitfox has a 2.5 year backlog for kits, and 3.5 for factory-built and are not taking orders. Cirrus has similar backlogs. Kitfox reports that they can’t find anybody willing to work for them at wages that make sense. One brand new Kitfox, an award winner, has already flown all over Idaho. As it should be! Leaving AirVenture, ATC gave me a 30-degree heading change to avoid traffic 1,000 feet above. After the heading change, that traffic passed directly overhead. Oops! The altimeter setting on that flight was 30.07-inches, always pronounced by ATC as three-zero-zero-seven. Nobody said double-oh seven… There was lots more, of course…

How do you tow a Perlan sailplane to altitude? With this unique high altitude Grob G-520, designed for high altitude surveillance. (Courtesy Ed Wischmeyer)

Almost all aileron, no wing. Almost. (Courtesy Ed Wischmeyer)

This carbon fiber P-51 replica even shows all of the rivets and seams of the real McCoy. (Courtesy Ed Wischmeyer)

An amazing full scale Fokker D-7 replica with a British Gypsy engine. (Courtesy Ed Wischmeyer)

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Continued from Page 30 Museum is very fortunate to have the support of Pasha Hawaii Shipping, which is donating the shipping costs to the Mainland, including a UH-3 Seaking and CH-53D Sea Stallion, plus an A-4E Skyhawk, which are still in process. The Museum is undertaking the process of a Hangar Exhibition Pavilion

to bring under cover and protect upwards of 25 of the Museum’s rarest and most historically significant aircraft along with interpretive displays, which will also serve as an events center. The Museum is seeking donations for this project from any individuals, business firms, or philanthropic interests that will come aboard to assist the Museum financially with this

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project. Castle Air Museum is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, and therefore monetary donations to the Hangar Exhibition Pavilion are fully taxdeductible. For more information, please visit the Museum’s website at: www.castleairmuseum.org. Click on the “Support Us” tab and scroll down to Aviation Pavilion.

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Continued from Page 26 Each Labor Day weekend, members gather at the annual AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in held at Antique Airfield, this year slated for Aug. 30 through Sept. 5. “While different organizations may have different goals and memberships, all of GA needs to come together and protect our shared passion for aviation and our collective freedom to fly,” said AOPA President Mark Baker. “Members of the Antique Airplane Association are among the most passionate aviators we know and share many values with AOPA. This is a great fit, and we look forward to such partnerships with other organizations.” “When AOPA began in 1939, most of the airplanes viewed today as antique or classic aircraft were then current production airplanes,” said Taylor. “This affiliation will bridge that past with the present for both organizations. This opportunity helps our respective organizations attract new members.” To inquire about your organization becoming an AOPA allied organization, please email pubs@aopa.org and visit AOPA website, aopa.org for more information. To learn more about the Antique Airplane Association, visit https://antique airfieldia27.com.

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EAA AIRVENTURE: A RECORD-BREAKING YEAR LIKE NO OTHER

EAA AirVenture released their facts and figures following one of their most successful years in history. “We introduced a tagline of ‘Unlike Anything Else’ for this year’s AirVenture event and 2022’s fly-in proved to truly be unlike anything else. We had seven days of nearly perfect weather, along with this year’s programs and activities, which brought out people and airplanes in numbers that we haven’t seen before,” said EAA CEO and Chairman Jack Pelton. Attendance was approximately 650,000 – a record total (previous mark: 642,000 in 2019) and 7 percent above 2021’s attendance of 608,000. Pelton said, “There were several factors involved in the record attendance this year, in addition to the great weather. Programs such as the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force contributed to exciting aerial displays all week, and it was a joy to welcome our international visitors back in full force for the first time since 2019.”

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Total aircraft: More than 10,000 aircraft arrived at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh and other airports in east-central Wisconsin. At Wittman alone, there were

SEN. INHOFE

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Sen. James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma), EAA 179992, and a panel of aviation leaders and legal experts discussed a number of the current legislative initiatives on the Hill impacting GA pilots and aircraft owners during the Congressional Update forum that took place Saturday morning, July 30, during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. During the forum discussion, which along with Inhofe included EAA CEO and Chairman Jack J. Pelton, AOPA President Mark Baker, EAA Legal Advisory Council members Kathleen Yodice and Alan Farkas, and moderator/EAA Government Relations Vice President Doug Macnair, the group discussed many of the legislative wins accomplished over the years that have

Facts And Figures For A Record-Setting Year

18,684 aircraft operations in the 11-day period from July 21-31, which is an average of approximately 121 takeoffs/landings per hour when the airport is open. Total showplanes: 3,226 included: 1,375 registered in vintage aircraft parking, plus 1,156 homebuilt aircraft (up 6 percent over 2021), 369 warbirds (up 5 percent from ‘21), 137 ultralights, 87 seaplanes, 77 aerobatic aircraft, and 25 rotorcraft. Camping: More than 12,000 sites in aircraft and drive-in camping accounted for an estimated 40,000 visitors. Volunteers: More than 5,000 contributing in excess of 250,000 hours.

Commercial exhibitors: 803. Forums, Workshops, and Presentations: More than 1,400 sessions hosted throughout the week. Social Media, Internet and Mobile: More than 10.6 million people were reached by EAA’s social media channels during AirVenture, with engagement of 1.1 million; More than 83,000 hours of viewing EAA video clips online also occurred during the event. International guests: International visitors returned in a big way in 2022, with attendees from 92 countries outside the U.S., just one behind the record total

been spearheaded by Inhofe during his 35 years in Congress — including the Pilot’s Bill of Rights, BasicMed, emergency certificate revocations and fighting for Bob Hoover, aviation workforce development, and defeating ATC privatization, among other topics. After years fighting for GA in Congress, Inhofe is retiring at the end of the 117th Congress on Jan. 3, 2023, but he certainly isn’t riding off into the sunset without advocating for additional legislation to benefit the aviation industry in his final months, including the PLANE Act, HANGARS Act, and Certainty for General Aviation Pilots Act, which address aviation infrastructure funding and DPE/DAR liability, hangar funding, and pilot liability when engaged in flight training and testing, respectively. The transition to unleaded avgas and the EAGLE Initiative was also discussed by the panel. In addition, Inhofe

spoke about the senator he feels will help carry on his legacy in Congress when it comes to advocating for general aviation, Sen. Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota), who like Inhofe is an avid pilot. As someone who’s attended AirVenture for 43 years, Inhofe plans on returning again and again, as well as advocating for general aviation as a private citizen. Pelton closed Saturday’s discussion by thanking Inhofe for his many contributions to GA during his time in Congress. “Jim Inhofe is one of us. He’s an EAA member. He flies an RV, he flew a Cessna twin,” Pelton said. “What he’s done in his terms in the Senate and Congress, he’s been nothing short of our biggest and sometimes only advocate we have. I can tell you personally, I can call his office and he’ll always take the call. When I’m in Washington, he makes sure I come by in the afternoon and sit down

from 2019. The Gathering shines: The EAA Aviation Foundation’s annual event to support its aviation education programs attracted more than 1,000 people and raised more than $2 million dollars that will be focused on EAA’s mission of growing participation in aviation. Media: 797 media representatives on-site, from six continents. Economic impact*: $170 million for the five counties in the Oshkosh region (Winnebago, Outagamie, Fond du Lac, Calumet, and Brown). * - based on 2017 University of Wisconsin Oshkosh economic impact study What’s ahead for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 (July 24-30, 2023)? Comment from Pelton: “We’re going to take a little time to give our staff and volunteers a well-deserved rest, but there were numerous discussions at AirVenture 2022 about possibilities for next year. Certainly the 70th anniversary year of EAA will be among the big considerations as we look forward to next year’s edition of The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.” Next year’s AirVenture is slated for July 24 through July 30. The EAA website will provide news and updates throughout the year, www.eaa.org.

AVIATION LEADERS DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

Sen. James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma), EAA 179992, discussed several current legislative initiatives impacting GA pilots and aircraft owners during the Congressional Update forum that took place during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. (Courtesy Sen. Inhofe)

with him. He’s always attentive and cares, but the thing that’s most important to me, he always gets everything across the finish line. It’s incredible. … Sen. Inhofe, on behalf of all of us at EAA, thank you very much.”

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INHOFE RETIRING, LEAVING

By Sam Oleson

For EAA AirVenture

n the 35 years since he was first elected to Congress, Sen. Jim Inhofe (ROklahoma), EAA 179992, has continually fought for the rights of pilots and the general aviation industry as a whole. After three-plus decades in Congress, Inhofe has decided to retire at the end of the 117th Congress, which concludes on January 3, 2023. For his many years of service and advocacy in support of general aviation, Inhofe was presented with EAA’s Freedom of Flight Award at AirVenture.. The Freedom of Flight Award is EAA’s highest honor, bestowed annually to recognize contributions to aviation that closely mirror the integrity, entrepreneurship, and innovativeness of EAA members. “I think it’s great. It’s really something when you think about the number of people who’ve done some good things [who also earned the award],” Inhofe said. In his final trip to Oshkosh as a sitting U.S. senator, Inhofe reflected on the two aspects of attending AirVenture that he enjoys most – the friends he sees and the aviation-related legislation he gathers support for. “People will ask, ‘What rewards you the most?’ There are really two things,” he said. “The first is the people. There are people that I’ve known all my life, and I only see them once a year. I look forward to it. They know me; I know them. It’s just fun spending time with them. The second thing is probably the most productive thing, and that’s getting things passed.” The legacy Inhofe leaves when it comes to legislative wins for general aviation is impressive. As an avid pilot with more than 11,000 hours, Inhofe’s passion is aviation, and it shows with what he’s been able to accomplish in Congress. When legendary military, test, and air show pilot Bob Hoover’s medical cer-

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tificate was revoked by the FAA, Inhofe helped shepherd legislation through the Senate to protect FAA certificate holders from bureaucratic overreach by providing pilots the ability to immediately appeal emergency revocations of their certificates to the National Transportation Safety Board. “Nothing was more significant than seeing the look on Bob Hoover’s face that he was back in the air,” Inhofe said. To match the international standard for commercial pilots, Inhofe helped pass legislation to raise the mandatory retirement age for American pilots from 60 to 65 years. Inhofe was also instrumental in helping to create the Pilot’s Bill of Rights, which creates a level playing field between individual pilots and the FAA by ensuring pilots have access to all the information required to appropriately defend themselves during an FAA enforcement proceeding or NTSB review. Inhofe’s involvement in third-class medical reform also cannot be understated. The result was BasicMed, which eased the medical certification process for pilots by cutting bureaucratic red tape and encouraged pilots to disclose and get treatment for medical conditions that may affect their ability to fly. To address the shortage of pilots and aviation maintenance professionals, Inhofe created the Aviation Pilot and Maintenance Workforce Development Program that supported career development, as well as directed the FAA to modernize the mandatory curriculum for aviation maintenance technician schools for the first time since the 1960s. Recently, Inhofe was vital in defeating the ATC privatization movement, which was an effort to take away the freedom to fly from GA pilots by privatizing air traffic control. Additionally, he’s helped in designated pilot examiner reforms, which ensured the FAA updates regulations and policies related to the

selection, training, and deployment of DPEs to ensure commercial and recreational pilots have access to an adequate number of examiners. As someone making his 43rd straight trip to AirVenture (excluding 2020’s cancellation), aviation events like Oshkosh are close to Inhofe’s heart, and he’s passed legislation that directs the FAA to provide air traffic services for these types of gatherings without additional cost to participants. In his remaining months in Congress, Inhofe does have some legislative goals when it comes to general aviation, particularly when it comes to the transition to unleaded avgas. “On top of my mind this year is how we can provide a safe and smart transition to unleaded aviation gas so that pilots can keep flying,” he said. “We must all work together to provide the smoothest transition to an unleaded aviation gas. One of the ways we can ensure this is to make sure airports continue to make available for sale 100LL aviation gas until there is an unleaded fuel solution approved for use and available, enabling pilots to keep on flying. Second, we can provide airports across the nation with additional flexibility to use Airport Improvement Program funding to make the infrastructure upgrades necessary to quicken the transition to unleaded aviation gas.” In addition, Inhofe supports a number of other initiatives to help general aviation. The National Center for the Advancement of Aviation (NCAA) ensures the development and sustainability of the civil and military workforce via the promotion of youth aviation programs and the availability of aviation-oriented curriculum for students of all ages, and empowers collaborative and crossdisciplinary efforts between private sector organizations, higher education, and other relevant entities to develop cuttingedge aviation materials, technology, and

builds kayaks and composite products for other companies, and also has a composites material distribution segment as well as a coatings company. It’s safe to say he is well-versed on the subject! In his own words, “There’s no learning curve here!” The Vector II jet represents a design of his own making and is intended to eventually become a kit for sale to the experimental amateur-built community. Kits are not currently for sale, and Emanis says he

will not be ready to sell them until he has an airplane to sell. He “doesn’t need deposits” to fund the project. At AirVenture 2019, Emanis said he did not have a current project, so he sketched up the Odyssey and decided to use advanced infusion – a process where the material is bagged dry and the resin is sucked through it – to create the initial prototype. “My Facebook page blew up when everyone saw the design,” said Continued on Page 38

ODYSSEY VECTOR II JET DISPLAYED

Russ Emanis is trying to fulfill a lifelong dream to build and fly an aircraft he designed. The result is the Odyssey Vector II jet prototype that was on display at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. Emanis has given well-received presentations on composites at AirVenture in the past, and has a composites shop in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, area. The shop

Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Oklahoma) is retiring from the Senate but he states this won’t be the last time he’ll be back at Oshkosh, as this event is his passion and he won’t stop advocating for aviation even when retired. (Courtesy EAA AirVenture)

avionics. The PLANE Act ensures tax receipts from all aviation fuel sources are deposited in the Airport and Airway Trust Fund so all aviation user fees go to support aviation infrastructure and the aviation community, as well as empowers DPEs and DARs by giving them necessary civil liability protection and designates qualified GA airports as “disaster relief airports” so they have the needed infrastructure. The Certainty for General Aviation Pilots Act provides certainty that pilots engaged in flight training and flight testing are not considered as “carrying persons or property for compensation or hire,” while the HANGARS Act funds the construction of hangars at general aviation airports to address the growing aircraft hangar shortage. While Inhofe is retiring from the Senate, this won’t be the last time he’ll be back at Oshkosh, as this event is his passion and he won’t stop advocating for aviation even when retired. “It’s the most enjoyable thing I do every single year,” he said. “When you have the job that I have, there’s a lot of misery. I come here because I know a bunch of people. I have friends here that I see once a year. The second thing I do, we’re passing laws and all that, and the best place to get support is to do it here.”

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Russ Emanis presented his Odyssey Vector II jet prototype at AirVenture 2022. (Courtesy EAA AirVenture and Russ Emanis)

EAA CHAPTER 27 RV-12 ‘GIVE FLIGHT’ PROJECT FLOWN TO AIRVENTURE ’22

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Meriden, Connecticut, built an RV-12, and Chapter 555 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, built a Sonex Waiex. The RV-12 was built by the students from H.C. Wilcox Technical High School and was finished in December 2018. Chapter 27 President Mark Scott told AirVenture Today that then the chapter ran into a “certification nightmare” that resulted in a one-year delay. Following resolution of the issue, the first flight of N935WT was May 14, 2020. A Meriden flying club was formed following the build completion, with 10 equity members. Since EAA chapters cannot own flying aircraft, a flying club is a common solution once a chapter

completes a project. Club members (and mother/daughter) Laurie and Arianna Strand flew the RV-12 11 hours to AirVenture 2022 to complete the “Give Flight” objective of completing the aircraft and flying it to Oshkosh. The RV-12 has a Rotax 912 ULS 100-hp engine and cruises at 110 knots. Built with pulled rivets, the RV-12 has a reputation for being a straightforward kit, important especially for youth projects. For other chapters considering a build project, Scott said, “Kids not only learn to build the airplane,” but also learn other life skills such as reading plans, time management, thinking ahead, and “things that will help them in their future job.”

FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen discussed numerous topics, including the transition to unleaded avgas as well as MOSAIC, during the Meet the Administrator forum at Theater in the Woods during EAAAirVenture Oshkosh 2022. With a 2030 deadline to complete the transition to unleaded avgas, Nolen acknowledged that the issue is among the top priorities for the FAA, and he is confident in the progress that’s been made so far. “We believe we’re on track,” he said. “We’ve got a couple of STCs in the works around how we get there without lead and get to the point where we need

to be. It’s a collaborative effort, but there’s still a lot of work to be done. … It will take all of us working together, and we’re never going to assume within the agency that we have all the answers.” As for MOSAIC, or the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certificates, which has been in the works for years, Nolen was optimistic that the finish line was in sight. “We’re closing in on the finish line,” Nolen said of MOSAIC. “When you think of rules and processes, [the difficulty is] pretty soon people throw everything including the kitchen sink into the mix. Our goal is to make sure it’s doable, to never let good come at the expense of

great. We have to be safe. The public demands it, and they should demand it.” The FAA expects an NPRM available for comment in August 2023. While Nolen has been a pilot for four decades, it was his first visit to AirVenture, and he couldn’t have been more impressed with what he saw during his time in Oshkosh. “This is a mecca. I know for many of you this is a pilgrimage to come here every year to see the best of the best of aviation – past, present, and future. I’ve been in aviation for more than four decades, and this is my first time at AirVenture. But it will not be my last time at AirVenture, I can promise you

The Gathering raised more than $2 million for EAA’s vital education outreach and advocacy programs such as Young Eagles during EAA AirVenture 2022. The fundraiser was presented by Textron Aviation and raised about $300,000 more than the 2021 event. Two of the more expensive items

sold included a customized Ford Bronco, which sold for $160,000, according to EAA Director of Communications Dick Knapinski, and a Van’s RV aircraft, which sold for $170,000. A change to The Gathering this year was that the reception was held in EAA’s new Youth Education and Pilot

Proficiency Centers, Knapinski said. The program again was held in the Eagle Hangar in the EAA AirVenture Museum.

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Before AirVenture Oshkosh 2015, five EAA chapters were selected to receive wings for project “Give Flight,” to be built by volunteers and attendees. Following AirVenture, the wings were shipped to each chapter, where local fundraising efforts provided enough money to buy the rest of the kits. Chapter 461 in Bolingbrook, Illinois, built a Zenith CH 750 Cruzer. Chapter 245 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, also built a Zenith CH 750 Cruzer. Chapter 84 in Snohomish, Washington, built a Zenith CH 650. Chapter 27 in

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Mother/daughter team Laurie and Arianna Strand flew the RV-12 11 hours to AirVenture 2022 to complete the “Give Flight” objective of completing the aircraft and flying it to Oshkosh. (Courtesy EAA AirVenture)

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FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen discussed numerous topics during the Meet the Administrator forum at Theater in the Woods during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. (Courtesy EAA AirVenture) that. I’ve never seen anything like this. What a tribute to aviation.”

THE GATHERING EARNS $2 MILLION FOR EAA EDUCATION PROGRAMS Right: The Gathering raised more than $2 million at AirVenture for EAA’s programs, including Young Eagles. (Courtesy EAA AirVenture)

Odyssey Vector II Jet Displayed at AirVenture

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Emanis. He is quick to point out he has had help during the design and build phase from aerodynamic experts, engineers, electronic experts, and a group of dedicated supporters. “I can’t do it by myself.” Words we can all relate to as homebuilders! Emanis said he wanted to power the

aircraft with an electric engine, but the technology wasn’t there, so the prototype is powered by an AMT Netherlands jet engine that produces 181 pounds of thrust. The prototype is a single-seat, allcomposite design with a two-seat version planned. The price for the kit is aimed for the $45,000 price point, which does not include the engine. He said AMT has been very supportive of the design and

installation. Specifications include a 25-gallon tank, a wingspan of 18 feet, and a length of 14 feet. The empty weight will be 300 pounds and the gross weight will be 700 pounds on the prototype. He said computer modeling shows a cruise around 200 mph and a stall of 55 knots. The airframe is largely complete, and Emanis intends to have it flying by fall 2022.

Emanis said his experience in the composite industry allows him to “bring the manufacturing process to the kit.” He says the parts are on par with what would come out of an autoclave. When it comes to fulfilling a dream, many in the experimental community can understand and support the work required to do so. Russ Emanis is well on his way to achieving his lifelong dream.

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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 pro-active 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, exerted 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.

n any given day, relatively few people observe a crew’s performance and professionalism during an inflight medical emergency. The seasoned crewmember, however, has most certainly reckoned with several over a career. With a serious emergency, the tenor and tempo of a flight can change dramatically. While flight safety cannot be compromised, the need to get an ill passenger to skilled medical care on the ground as quickly and safely as possible could require a diversion to an alternate destination that is suitable for the circumstances. To complicate matters, a plan to that end must evolve as the ill passenger’s medical situation unfolds. Inflight medical emergencies manifest themselves in many ways, and each event is unique unto itself. Procedures to handle these occurrences in flight are well-developed and mature, but no one size fits all. Crews are frequently called to improvise in one respect or another. This month, CallBack looks at reported incidents that reveal the atypical nature of inflight medical emergencies and the corresponding changes in flight tenor but focus on the gravity and consequences of crew decisions and actions that were implemented.

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This C210 pilot experienced an unusual medical emergency that could have been fatal or may have been prevented. • [Enroute] everything was normal. We had a portable oxygen system, which was engaged. I climbed to 17,000 feet and then climbed to 25,000 feet. I observed the

THE INFLIGHT MEDICAL EMERGENCY passenger leaning forward, as the oxygen line was not long enough to reach the rear seat. I moved the oxygen bottle from between the pilot and copilot seat. I assume my oxygen line kinked, but the passenger’s [line] was working well. I subsequently lost consciousness, and the passenger moved to the copilot seat. With help from Air Traffic Controllers, the plane was brought back down to a lower altitude. I recovered and… landed at the nearest airport where emergency personnel checked… our vitals and oxygen. All was normal.

Authority, Legality, Responsibility, and Obligation

This B737-800 Captain provides a thorough account of a medical emergency that was experienced during flight. Differing opinions, confusion, equipment problems, and time compression were all present. • At cruise altitude of 38,000 feet, roughly 120 miles south of ZZZ, we were notified by the flight attendants (FAs) of an ill passenger vomiting, in-and-out of consciousness, nauseous, male, 60 years old, and… suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. There were three doctors onboard tending to the ill passenger. As the Pilot Flying (PF), I handed control over to the First Officer (FO) and contacted STAT-MD [medical assistance]. The FA’s headset was not working very well, compounding the issue, so I became the go-between. STAT-MD suggested we “lay the passenger down, head resting, feet elevated 10

inches.” STAT-MD… recommended to leave the ill passenger on the floor in this condition for 30 to 45 minutes, and if there was no change to his condition, to call STAT-MD back. I relayed this to the FAs and disconnected with STAT-MD. The three doctors on board disagreed with STAT-MD’s recommendation and said we need to land “now.” I was 100 percent going to take the advice of doctors onboard over STAT-MD. I reconvened as the PF, and we came to the decision to divert to ZZZ. Since the emergency medical kit would be used and the landing would be overweight, Maintenance would need to be involved. A diversion plan was made by Dispatch, and we [advised ATC]. Center cleared us direct to ZZZZZ on the arrival, landing west. Things got busy, real busy. I began an expeditious descent to get on the VNAV PATH. [We were] 80 miles from ZZZ when we began our turn for the arrival. My FO picked up ATIS and ran the numbers for [Runways] XXL and XXR, including a look at the brake cooling module. We then briefed the arrival and approach. As we got lower, we kept getting turned in on the arrival… I admit that I was a bit in the yellow [slightly reduced effectiveness] for a while. We were below 10,000 feet when we finally got around to running the Descent, Approach, and Diversion Checklists. I extended the gear early to help lighten our weight… as much as I could.… The soft landing was uneventful. We taxied off the runway and right into the ramp. The FO contacted Ramp, Ops, and Maintenance. Once at the gate, I left the seat belt sign on and made a

PA to the passengers to remain seated. The EMTs quickly deplaned the ill passenger and left. As soon as the boarding door was open, the Parking Checklist completed, and I turned on my phone, I was barraged, to say the least. Once I was able to talk to the FAs, [I] was made aware… that an IV had been administered to the ill passenger. It ran out as we touched down. The FAs said the ill passenger’s condition immediately deteriorated again, further justifying our decision to divert. I feel I made the best decision I could, considering the circumstances, and utilized all necessary resources to reach the desired outcome. [This was] a job well done by my cabin crew and FO.

It’s Not Always a Passenger

This B747 flight crew was faced with an inflight incapacitation that required some unusual decisions and coordination. The plan of action evolved with the situation. From the First Officer’s report: • While in cruise, after what appeared to be a medical event, the Captain became unresponsive. I assumed PF duties while the other crewmembers, deadheading and operating, helped remove the Captain from his station. I [advised medical with ATC] and chose to divert to the nearest suitable airport, ZZZZ. After some amount of time, the Captain became responsive again and did not appear to be in any immediate danger. Continued on Page 42

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Not long ago, news of a kit manufacturer flying a prototype airplane would have been a minor footnote at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Even though the world’s largest airshow is ostensibly about “experimental” aviation, the real action has long been in the FAA-certified market where manufacturers as large as Airbus and Boeing show off their wares. In 2022, however, the arrival of the first Van’s Aircraft RV-15was a seismic event. The airplane was mobbed as soon as it appeared on the flight line, and the grass around it was quickly trampled in the outline of the single-engine, highwing, backcountry airplane that created such excitement and anticipation. It shows how much times have changed that an experimental/amateurbuilt (E/AB) kit airplane creates far more buzz than any action by a major general aviation manufacturer. Perhaps it’s an indication of how little is happening in the FAA-certified market for singleengine, piston airplanes that a new E/AB model gets a greeting like the Beatles.

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Sure, this is the EAA convention, so you’d expect aircraft homebuilders to get fired up about a new model. But the level of interest in the RV-15reaches way beyond rivet bangers. Pilots who have no intention of building an RV-15welcome its arrival because they can see themselves buying one, eventually, on the used market. They’re interested in the details of the airplane’s design and testing because it’s just plain interesting – and it involves dedicated and determined people making progress toward a worthwhile new airplane. It also spurs their imagination about the dynamic and challenging brand of adventure flying the RV-15 is made for. The RV-15is the first high-wing aircraft Van’s Aircraft has designed during its 50 years of existence – but the new model brings more than stylistic differences. More than 11,000 Van’s Aircraft RVs have been completed and flown over the years, and most are highly efficient, versatile designs built and flown by pilots who share an affinity for sporty handling and control harmony as well as speed and range. The RV-15, by contrast, is a rough and rugged all-terrain vehicle at heart. And just like other ATVs, it’ll attract an adventurous

clientele that values extreme performance. Big tires, vortex generators, high-lift devices, and boosted engines are coming, along with under-wing hammocks, camping mods, gun doors, and long-range fuel tanks. “The RV-15 is going to attract builders who never would have considered building a low-wing RV,” said Doug Reeves, founder of Van’s Air Force, a website dedicated to the Van’s Aircraft pilot and builder community. “I don’t think the company realizes how much its culture is about to change.” Reeves has long advocated a highwing RV, and he said he won’t be surprised if Van’s Aircraft sells 1,000 kits the first day the RV-15 goes on the market. He said he’s certain the RV-15will become the most popular model in the RV series, even though the company won’t begin selling kits until 2023 at the earliest, and it hasn’t set a price for them. With so much focus on the RV-15, it was easy to overlook the arrival of another high-wing kit airplane, the four-seat Sling. A group of three of the Rotax-powered aircraft arrived during AirVenture after completing a marathon series of flights from South Africa. The trio crossed the middle of the Atlantic Ocean

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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh attendees are reflected in the fuselage of the Van’s Aircraft RV-15 prototype. (David Tulis/AOPA)

A variety of Van’s Aircraft models are on state display at Boeing Plaza to help honor the manufacturer’s 50th anniversary during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. (David Tulis/AOPA)

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Continued from Page 39 After contacting Medlink [medical assistance], Dispatch, and the [Chief Pilot], the crew agreed to change our diversion airport to ZZZ2, about an hour further than ZZZZ. The weather at ZZZ2 was CAVOK [cloud and visibility OK] with light winds. The senior operating FO occupied the Captain’s station and assumed Pilot Monitoring… duties. The crew agreed that the landing should be made from the right seat. The approach, landing, taxi, and parking at ZZZ2 were uneventful. From the Relief Pilot’s report: • The Captain was the PF.… I and the FO in the fourth seat would take the first break, so we went to the bunks after top of climb. About 4 hours into our break, I was awakened by a cockpit interphone call from the flight deck. Upon leaving the bunk, I observed the Captain lying on the floor of the upper deck in an unresponsive state, being attended to by some of the four deadheading crewmembers. The remaining deadheading crewmembers were in the flight deck assisting the operating FO with the medical emergency. I… was told that the Captain was in his seat in casual conversation when he became unresponsive and was removed from his seat… I quickly got dressed and took station in the third seat, relieving deadheading crewmembers of their communication and coordination with Company, ATC, and Medlink.

PIC Emergency Authority

This A321 flight crew took appropriate action to get a critically ill passenger the needed medical attention. From the First Officer’s report: • The Captain and I [PF] received notification from the cabin crew of a medical emergency onboard. A passenger had become unconscious and unresponsive in the forward lavatory, and CPR/AED efforts were being administered. Between ZZZ2 and ZZZ airports, medical personnel onboard advised us to land as soon as possible in the hopes of resuscitating the passenger. We, therefore, expedited to ZZZ… from our cruising altitude of 36,000 feet, to

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include exceeding the FAR 250-knot airspeed restriction below 10,000 feet in [our] descent to the airport area. This was done under the Captain’s emergency authority… The conditions were VFR… with minimal traffic in the airspace. The risk was deemed to be very low. From the Captain’s report: • [We] exceeded the speed limit below 10,000 feet attempting to get a passenger having a heart attack… to [medical] help. A flight attendant and [a] nurse were doing CPR. A defibrillator was connected. No pulse [was present].

The Attending Flight Attendants

These A320 flight attendants adapted their responsibilities and duties in response to an ill passenger. The passenger needed care, but risk of contact had to be mitigated, as well. • After service, a passenger onboard became ill, vomiting between the aft lavatories. [She] stated that she had experienced shortness of breath earlier in the day. The passenger’s condition improved after vomiting, so we opted not to page for medical assistance in order to keep from unnecessarily exposing other passengers in case it was contagious. I was picking up trash at row six when this occurred. The D FA signaled for A FA to come to the back. Both D FA and A FA were vomited on, lightly. They retrieved the clean-up kit and cleaned themselves and the area to the best of their abilities while also tending to the passenger. A FA and I decided to switch positions, thoroughly briefing our changes in responsibilities, in an effort to keep me from being exposed. I stayed up front taking care of [first class] and the pilots and supporting D FA and A FA to the best of my abilities. I landed in A FA’s jumpseat, A FA landed in my jumpseat, and D FA had to take the E/F jumpseat, since the C jumpseat was contaminated with vomit. We debriefed with the Base Manager, and D FA and A FA completed the exposure forms. We called the paramedics and had them check on the passenger. She was released after being evaluated.

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efficient turboprops that can replace piston engines throughout the legacy fleet; artificial intelligence and automation that go far beyond Garmin’s Autoland system to cover every phase of flight from takeoff to shutdown. Even though the grounds and displays at AirVenture look the same, the arrival of the RV-15 shows the aviation world has changed. These emerging technologies are a sign that a revolution is coming.

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Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, based at NAS Pensacola, Florida, selected six new officers on July 18, to join the team for the 2023 air show season. The squadron selected two F/A18E/F Super Hornet pilots, an events coordinator, a C-130J Super Hercules pilot, an aviation maintenance officer, and a flight surgeon to replace outgoing team members. Among those team members selected this year is the squadron’s first woman F/A-18E/F demonstration pilot. For more than 55 years, hundreds of women have served with the Blue Angels representing the very best of the Navy and Marine Corps. Come the start of the 2023 show season, these six selectees will join the ranks of the U.S. Navy’s most elite aviation officers, ground support officers, and enlisted maintenance personnel already serving on the team. “We had an overwhelming number

of applicants from all over the globe this year,” said Capt. Brian Kesselring, commanding officer and flight leader of the Blue Angels. “We look forward to training our fantastic new team members, passing on the torch, and watching the incredible things this team will accomplish in 2023.” Each year, the Blue Angels select finalists to interview at the team’s home base of Naval Air Sta-tion (NAS) Pensacola, Fla., during the week of the Pensacola Beach Air Show; selections are made at the conclusion of that week. This year’s Pensacola Beach Air Show took place July 6-9.

The selected 2023 officers include:

F/A-18E/F Demonstration Pilots: • Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Zimmerman, of Baltimore, Md., is currently assigned to the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2009. • Lt. Amanda Lee, of Mounds View,

Minn., is currently assigned to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106. She graduated from Old Dominion University in 2013.

Events Coordinator: • Lt. Cmdr. Brian Vaught, of Englewood, Colo., is a naval flight officer currently assigned to the Naval School of Aviation Safety. He graduated from the University of Colorado in 2008. C-130 Demonstration Pilot: • Marine Corps Capt. Samuel Petko, of Osceola, Ind., is a KC-130J Hercules pilot currently as-signed to the “Sumos” of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152. He graduated from Indiana University in 2014. Maintenance Officer: • Lt. Cmdr. Greg Jones, of Cary, N.C., is an aviation maintenance officer currently assigned to PreCommissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). He graduated from Elon University in 2008.

Flight Surgeon: • Lt. Philippe Warren, of Williamsburg, Va. is a flight surgeon currently assigned to the “Fighting Griffins” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 2014. New team members will report to the squadron in September for a two-month turnover period. Upon completion of the 2022 show season, which concludes in November with the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show at NAS Pensacola, the team will embark on a rigorous fivemonth training program at NAS Pensacola and Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through flight demonstrations and community outreach while in-spiring a culture of excellence and service to country. Follow the Blue Angels on Facebook: @USNavyBlueAngels, Instagram: @USNavyBlueAngels and Twitter: @BlueAngels. For more news from the Blue Angels, visit www.blueangels.navy.mil/.

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AVIATION SAFETY RESOURCES ACQUIRES PIONEER AEROSPACE

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August 2022

Aviation Safety Resources Announces Acquisition of Pioneer Aerospace, to be a Significant Player in the Parachute Industry

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Aviation Safety Resources, Inc. (ASR), an innovative company that designs, tests, and produces aircraft emergency parachute recovery systems for the aviation and Advanced/Urban Air Mobility (A/UAM) markets, announced recently that it has reached agreement with Safran Electronics and Defense to acquire Pioneer Aerospace Corporation (Pioneer), a leader in the parachute industry who designs and manufactures aerodynamic deceleration systems. “The Pioneer acquisition is a strong strategic fit with ASR and a key step in ASR’s mission to grow as a global leader in the industry. Pioneer’s employees include some of the top talents in the industry and their history and reputation for quality and innovation make Pioneer a powerful addition to ASR,” commented Larry Williams, ASR’s president and CEO. With locations in Milton, Florida; Columbia, Mississippi; and Bloomfield, Connecticut, Pioneer manufactures parachutes, payload delivery systems, and recovery systems that support specialized tactical, personnel, cargo, humanitarian, weapons, and space exploration programs. ASR has been rapidly expanding to meet industry needs in recent years. ASR opened a new 20,000-squarefoot manufacturing facility and corporate office in 2019, expanded its Florida operations with the acquisition of Strong Enterprises in 2021, and now, with the addition of Pioneer, is well positioned to meet the dynamic production capacity demands of the emerging A/UAM and other growing markets. “We are grateful for the opportunity to continue to scale our capabilities to meet the growing needs for safety systems across the industry,” said Williams.

“Our business plan called for adding over 80,000 square-feet of manufacturing capability, and the Pioneer acquisition allows us to assign the needed production to Pioneer’s established facilities in Mississippi.” With five U.S.-based locations, the enlarged ASR-Pioneer will produce leading-edge technologies to address the requirements of the parachute, aircraft, defense, space, and A/UAM markets successfully now and into the future. Pioneer Aerospace Corporation began manufacturing parachutes for the U.S. Military in 1938 as a division of the Cheney Silk Mills and is responsible for making the first synthetic parachute out of nylon, which the company supplied to Allied soldiers in WWII. Pioneer has designed and manufactured recovery systems for many NASA missions and is a world-renowned supplier of Aerial Delivery Systems. Pioneer was acquired by Safran in 2018 as part of the acquisition of Zodiac Aerospace. Aviation Safety Resources, Inc., based in Nicholasville, Ky., designs, tests, and produces aircraft emergency parachute recovery systems designed to safely bring down the entire aircraft and its occupants in the event of an in-air emergency. Staffed by a team of experienced aviation professionals, ASR is the first to offer the next generation of recovery systems and the first system specifically designed for the vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicles of Advanced/Urban Air Mobility (A/UAM). For more information, visit www.aviationsafetyresources.com.

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) on July 15 released a new episode of its popular Accident Case Study video series. The latest video in the series, Accident Case Study: Hazardous Attitudes, recreates the events that led a

Cessna 414 Chancellor to crash shortly after departing Fullerton Municipal Airport in California on its way to Minden, Nevada, 320 nautical miles to the north. “We can learn from this accident by evaluating our own traits and understandContinued on Page 45

AOPA’S AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE RELEASES NEW ACCIDENT CASE STUDY

THE RACE IS ON!

August 2022

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Pilots Revealed for 2022 STIHL National Championship Air Races

The field is set for this year’s STIHL National Championship Air Races with 152 planes and 156 pilots racing for glory Sept. 14-18 just north of downtown Reno, Nev. Hours of preparation, certification and practice brings one of the largest fields of racers to the outdoor event. This year boasts an exciting and competitive Unlimited field with Czech Mate returning from a five-year hiatus to square off against three time reigning champion Dreadnought and fan-favorite Miss America for a chance to raise the Unlimited Gold Trophy. BARDAHL Special, a P51 that finished second overall at the very first Reno Air Races in 1964, while winning the Unlimited finale, will also be returning to Stead for the first time since 1967. In the Biplane class, fans will get to root for Maj. Michael Brewer, a U.S. Air Force Thunderbird who flew on the demonstration team from 2018-2022 as both Thunderbird No. 3 and Thunderbird No. 4. While performing at the Air Races in 2019 and 2021, Maj. Brewer had the opportunity to experience the unique and exhilarating atmosphere and this year is making his race debut in No. 44, Big Cat. 2022 will also mark the second year of competition for the event’s newest racing class, STOL (Short Take-Off and

Landing) Drag, with 21 competitors looking to take home the championship in the sport that has become a social media phenomenon. Fans will see demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet, U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight, U.S. Navy Legacy Flight, Jim Peitz Aerosports and the GB1 Gamebird. On the ground fans will get to experience the National Aviation Heritage Invitational, Military Static Display, GRADD-NVBAA STEM Education Discovery Zone, the racing pits where fans can get up close and personal with the pilots, planes and crew, and much more.

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Racers in the Unlimted Class: •#0 Spam Can, flown by Mark Moodie •#3 BARDAHL Special, flown by Steven Coutches •#4 Sweet & Lovely, flown by Jeff

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(Reno Air Racing Association)

Racers in the Biplane Class: • #3 Smokin’ Hot, flown by Sam Swift • #4 Ruby, flown by Jeffrey Rose • #6 Miss Dianne, flown by Dave

Holmgren • #7X Racer X, flown by Patrick McGarry • #11X Red Lady, flown by Robert Schmidle • #13 Miss Gianna, flown by Jeffrey G. Lo • #17 Yellow Fever, flown by Eric Zine • #18 RB Special, flown by John D’A’essandris • #23 Red Squirrel, flown by Andrew McVicker • #25 Shake n’Bake, flown by Tommy Suell • #29 Toto, flown by Dennis K. Brown • #44 Big Cat, flown by Michael Brewer • #66 Second Hand, flown by Scott Thomson • #80 The Other Woman, flown by David Roelofs • #84 Panther, flown by Alan David Hoover • #247 Slow Roll, flown by Scott McDonald • #314 Flip Flop, flown by Scott Prewitt Continued on Page 49

celebrate the summer season, HMEWatch is offering special low pricing on the HMEWatch brand watches and including an incredible invitation to add the Pulsar “Tech-Gear” Pilot Model watch to your “timepiece wardrobe” for less than $30… really! The HMEWatch ATC models are high quality, all analog Chronograph watches specifically design by pilots for pilots. They offer a E6B Calculator Bezel, a chronograph, date window, sweep secondhand subdial, a 24-Hour subdial, and a second time zone set to

whatever you prefer. The ATC models come in a multitude of color combinations as well as either a high-quality rubber strap or a metal bracelet, all having double locking clasps. Regular retail pricing of $450 to $650 (depending upon style and strap features) is now reduced to Continued on Page 46

Board documentation, and video animation to recreate the accident’s chain of events. The videos share critical lessons to help pilots recognize and avoid similar mistakes. View the accident case study on AOPA’s website (www.aopa.org) or

directly at https://www.aopa.org/training-andsafety/online-learning/accident-casestudies/hazardous-attitudes .

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selling “real” pilot watches for years which offer high-tech features while presenting time (local and UTC) as we aviators are accustomed to seeing and calculating with it. The famed ATP and ATP II watches offer multifunctional digital displays while the stylish ATC is a multifunctional analog display that speaks to classics of the past while having 21st century technology. These fine timepieces are priced hundreds of dollars below what one would expect to pay for such quality and function, but HMEWatch is now presenting In Flight USA readers a deal that is unbeatable. To

Accident Case Study Continued from Page 44 ing how small deviations can seep into our decision making and result in hazardous attitudes – both the airplane and the pilot,” said ASI Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden. “When anti-authority tempts us, we need to remember that

LaVelle •#6 Shanty Irish, flown by John J. Dowd Jr. •#8 Dreadnought, flown by Joel Swager (2021 gold winner) •#11 Miss America, flown by Brent Hisey •#26 Rushin’ Thunder, flown by Scotty Crandlemire •#27 Unlimited #27. flown by John Maloney •#31 Speedball Alice, flown by Dan Vance •#44 Blondie, flown by Brant Seghetti •#49 Lady B, flown by Michael Pfleger •#55 Man O’ War, flown by Ken Gottschall •#62 Bunny, flown by Tom Nightingale •#63 Pretty Polly, flown by Patrick Nightingale •#81 Wee Willie II, flown by Rob Patterson •#86 Czech Mate, flown by Sherman Smoot •#114 Argonaut, flown by Dennis Sanders •#924 “924”, flown by Mark Watt •Pace: Unlimited Pace “PaceMaker”, flown by Steve Hinton

many of the regulations we fly by have come at great cost and sacrifice, often growing out of tragedy and lessons learned from others.” Accident Case Studies use FAA air traffic control radio communication transcripts, National Transportation Safety

OODIES AND ADGETS

In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years

August 2022

One of the truly great things about being an aviation buff is the number of “Goodies and Gadgets” available to play with. Here In Flight USA has collected a few new ones worthy of your consideration.

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. has been the supplier that aircraft builders, owners, pilots, and aviation businesses have depended on since 1965. They carry a wide selection of aircraft parts, building materials, avionics, and pilot supplies, all of which are offered on their website (www.aircraftspruce.com) and in the famous Aircraft Spruce catalog, now over 1,000-pages available for download or for free in print. You can depend on Aircraft Spruce for prompt shipping and competitive pricing on all orders.

THE EAA AIRVENTURE SPECIALS CONTINUE

Aircraft Spruce was a proud platinum sponsor of EAA AirVenture 2022. In fact, they have been a partner with EAA for many years. This year’s show was a great success and Aircraft Spruce offered visitors many product specials, along with free shipping on purchases from the show. The show came to a close for this year, but Aircraft Spruce continues to offer specials and is “at-the-ready” for customers year-round. Find their products online at www.aircraft spruce.com or call with any aviationrelated product need: 1-877-477-7823.

Honeycomb Alpha Yoke + Bravo Throttle Quadrant Flight Simulation Bundle

The Honeycomb Flight Simulation bundle combines an Alpha Flight Controls Yoke & Switch Panel with the Bravo Throttle Quadrant to provide an all-in-one cockpit system. This combination provides the most advanced flight simulation system, which is available to simmers, flight students and pilots. The Alpha yoke has a realistic full 180-degree yoke rotation and a solid steel shaft with dual linear ball bearings that

provide smooth control with a dampened, self-centering mechanism and no center detent or dead zone. The base includes a Switch Panel with master, alternator, avionics and light switches as well as a 5-position ignition switch. The left and right handles feature one 8-way hat switch, two vertical and two horizontal 2-way rocker switches, three buttons and a push to talk button. The Dual Mounting Solution allows for full use with or without clamps. Two heavy-duty clamps made of steel, attach firmly and secure the yoke. For thicker tabletops, a large 3M® Micro-Suction Pad that produces 40lbs of tensile strength can be used for a clamp free solution. The Bravo Throttle Quadrant provides six general aviation and six commercial levers that can be arranged from single-engine general aviation all the way up to four-engine commercial aircraft. The commercial levers include flaps, spoilers, and functional thrust reversers while the general aviation levers include power, prop, and mixture and can engage thrust reverse for turbo props as well. The throttle also features multiple cockpit components including an autopilot panel with backlit buttons, annunciator panel with 14 warning lights, Gear Lever with landing gear indicator lights, general aviation flap lever and a trim wheel. The throttle also comes with Honeycomb's dual mounting system which includes two heavy-duty steel clamps and a large

3M® Micro-Suction Pad that can be used as a clamp-free solution. The Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant was designed to ensure the most versatile flight simulation experience possible. The unit sells for $459.95, on sale from $549.98, and qualifies for free ground shipping via UPS (Lower 48 USA Only - Additional Items May Void Promotion). Call Aircraft Spruce for details, 877-477-7823. Product videos are also available on the Aircraft Spruce website: www.aircraftspruce.com.

Scosche Extendo Window / Dash Phone Mount

This is a must have item: • Telescoping arm adjusts from a range of 5.34-inches to 8.87-inches, with 220-degree of angle adjustment • Adjustable arms securely hold devices up to 3.5-inch wide • 360-degree Adjustable head lets you view your device in portrait, landscape, or any position in between • StickGrip™ adhesive mount pad and suction-cup mount base secure to any surface Each Scosche Extrendo sells for $23.95.

You Deserve a “Real” Pilot Watch Continued from Page 45 just $179.95 to $225.50. Added to the above price discounts, HME is now offering a new option, the Pulsar Tech-Gear Pilot watch. With features like an E6B calculator, chronograph, alarm, date window and dual time zones, an all metal case and bracelet, the Pulsar Tech-Gear Pilot watch retails for $299.95 but HME has lowered that price to just

$129.95. Now, here’s the great deal HMEWatch has come up with… buy any model of the HMEWatch ATC and get a Pulsar Pilot watch for just shy of thirty bucks! You can get a Pulsar for $29.90 for each HMEWatch ATC you purchase. HMEWatch has alerted In Flight USA that availability is limited at these prices, so act now. Call the folks at HMEWatch (323/464-6660) or visit

www.hmewatch.com. This writer did act and added to Pulsar as a companion to my ATC. I love it – a classic pilot chronograph with easy to operate controls, an integrated E6-B and terrific analog look! When online, pick the ATC model you want and then pick the Pulsar Pilot watch, go to the checkout and when prompted, enter >> InFltUSA << in the discount code box and the discount will

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The next era of global ADS-B. Compatible with space and ground-based ADS-B surveillance systems, tailBeaconX is a Mode S Extended Squitter ADS-B transponder and WAAS GPS integrated into an LED rear position light. With global compliance, tailBeaconX is the key to limitless destinations. Visit Aircraft Spruce (www.aircraftspruce.com) for details. The UAvionix tailBeaconX sells for $2,499. Be sure to look for Aircraft Spruce at the NBAA (nbaa.org) convention in Las Vegas Oct. 18-20. If you fly, repair, restore or build aircraft the Aircraft Spruce catalog, fully illustrated with more than 100,000 products for certificated, experimental and ultralight aircraft, is for you. Get yours (free in the U.S.) at www.aircraft spruce.com.

be issued. Remember, you need an ATC model in the cart with the Pulsar for the special price to be offered. Make sure you click the box to the left of the “I agree with the terms and conditions” as it can be hard to see. This writer missed it the first time around! “Time” to enjoy a new watch, or two, from HMEWatch today!

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TECNAM P2010 GRAN LUSSO MAKES DEBUT AT EAA AIRVENTURE 2022

August 2022

Tecnam’s Gran Lusso is a super luxury version of the popular P2010 series of high-performance, four-place, singleengine aircraft that has redefined personal transportation. Visitors to this year’s EAA AirVenture 2022 were treated to the U.S. debut of the Gran Lusso (translates to “Great Luxury”). With refined Italian leather upholstery, carbon fiber insets, an all-new center FADEC power quadrant that features a Standard FMS to accompany the Garmin NXI touch screen avionics suite, the Gran Lasso defines what is meant by “technologically advanced aAircraft.” The Gran Lusso features the Continental 170hp turbo-charged CD-170 Jet/A fuel power plant by Continental and incorporates improved cabin ergonomics for an unprecedented ultimate luxury flying experience. Designed by Tecnam “Centro Stile,” the P2010 Gran Lusso is a concentration of precious details and the highest comfort that brings Tecnam to showcase its innate Italian characteristics by combining virtuous craftsmanship, state-of-the-art technology, and sophisticated design. The fashionable and detailed interiors know no rival in the aviation industry, with their unique, detailed trimmings and stylish color finishes. The Gran Lusso includes, as standard, the most wanted optional equipment to make your flight a pure joy. • New layout of cockpit panel • AFCS Control Unit GMC 707 autopilot with ESP • Flight Management System key board and knobs (Gtrim control wheel in the central console • New parking brakes for easier con trol • Double mobile phone housing. • Improved USB ports • Electrical rudder control trim relocated • New wing tips with integrated LED lights • Special Total Metallic painting • Wide choice of super premium inte rior combinations. Burning just 5.2 U.S. gallons per hour (less than 20 liters), with roomy, Italian-style shaped cabin interiors, and taking advantage of the high-wing configuration with three access doors plus another dedicated one for the baggage compartment, is no longer a dream. And it is no longer a dream to cover 1,000nm with the full tank capacity of 63 U.S. gallons (240 liters).

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The P2010 Gran Lusso is a concentrate of state-of-the-art technologies, where Tecnam’s capabilities to manage both metal and composite technologies has shaped a unique solution in terms of efficiency, load-carrying structure and unique Italian style: fuselage and vertical fin entirely made of pre-peg carbon fibers provide the best use of space, while wings, horizontal tail and rudder, as well as all the load-carrying structures, are built with 70 years experience of light alloy structures. Flight safety is self-explanatory in the latest certification requirements followed by the electrically adjustable height, 26G-capable crashworthy seats, while flying experience is the ultimate with the Garmin G1000 NXi glass cockpit and GFCTM 707 autopilot, entirely integrated and tuned around the ContinentalTM CD-170, full FADEC and single-lever controlled engine. Continental’s Jet/diesel powered 170 HP engine offers ease of flying with its single lever, coupled with electronic engine monitoring and redundant safety features. The CD-170 is the newest design and also the highest-horsepower engine in the CD100 series family, proven with more than 6,000 engines delivered and over 7.1 million service flight hours. “Flying is a private experience.” With the Gran Lusso this experience becomes even more intimate, where you can find all the level of luxury you deserve and express the owner personality at its best,” said Tecnam’s USA Sales Director, David Copeland. For aditional information, visit www.tecnam.com, or contact the following dealer organization. • Cielo Blu - Chino, California, ` 725.258.3759, www.cieloblu.aero • Altisky – Smyrna, Tennessee, 615.648.7566, www.AltiSky • Flightline Group – Tallahassee, Florida, 805.574.4444, Flightline Group, Inc. • Volare Air – Denton, Texas, 940.800.8020, www.volareair.aero • David Copeland, d.copeland@tecnam.com.

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The Race Is On

Continued from Page 45 • #711 Two Armed Bandit, flown by Tom Marden • #11X Red Lady, flown by Robert Schmidle • #7X Racer X, flown by Patrick McGarry

(Reno Air Racing Association)

Racers in the Formula 1 Class: •#9 Outlaw, flown by Scott Holmes •#11 Endeavor, flown by Steve Senegal •#17 Annie, flown by Pushkraj “Push” Wagh •#21 Black Jack, flown by Joshua Watson •#26 Fast and Easy, flown by Paul E. Newman •#27 Once More, flown by Kent Jackson • #31 Fraed Naught, flown by Steve Temple •#34 Limitless, flown by Justin Meaders (2021 gold winner) •#39 Monkey Ninja, flown by JP O’Dell •#45 Quad NickeL, flown by Jake Speidel •#48 Atomic Pumpkin, flown by Blaire Hamilton •#52 Feisty, flown by Trent Woodworth •#72 The Acme Special, flown by Matthew D. Moore •#74 Phat Ass Cass, flown by Shaun Milke •#79 No Strings Attached, flown by Justin Phillipson •#81 Sleeper, flown by Carl Robinson •#85 Deja Vu, flown by Eric Dienst •#99 What Airplane Honey?, flown by Timothy Cone

(Reno Air Racing Association)

Racers in the Jet Class: • #6 Sluggo, flown by Matt Conklin • #7 Red Thunder, flown by Alexandre Eckmann • #8 Race 8, flown by David Sterling

• #11 Ivan, flown by Jerry “Jive” Kerby • #23 Vertigo, flown by Joe “Face Punch” Swindel • #24 Just Lucky, flown by Peter Zacaggnino • #29 Ballista, flown by Aaron Hogue • #35 Honeywall, flown by Michael McCauley • #54 Robin 1, flown by Jeff Turney • #55 Spirit of Freedom, flown by Nathan Harnagel • #61 Miss Independence, flown by Charlie and Tam Camilleri • #73 Subito, flown by Cyrill Wipfli • #77 Viper, flown by Peter Stavrides (2021 gold winner) • #84 Tumbling Goose, flown by Scott Gusakov • #129 Race 129, flown by Mark Davis • #139 DarkStar, flown by Dianna Stanger • #777 Red Thunder II, flown by Alexandre Eckmann • Pace 555: Phoenix, flown by Michael Steiger • Jet Pace, flown by Jay Obernolte

(Reno Air Racing Association)

Racers in the Sport Class: •#2 Modo Mio, flown by Vince Walker •#3 Mojo, flown by Sean VanHatten •#4 Race 4, flown by Tom McNerney •#6 Ramp Rat’s Ride, flown by Joseph Coraggio •#9 Cruze Missile, flown by Mike Rinker •#10 Practice, flown by Timothy Slater •#15 Lucky Girl, flown by Vicky Benzing •#22 Greenstreak, flown by Richard Vandam •#24 Grimlins Castle, flown by Jim Rust •#28 Coming In Hot, flown by Peter Zacaggnino •#30 One Moment, flown by Andrew Findlay •#34 White Lightning, flown by John Flanagan •#36 Sport 36, flown by Paul Downing •#39 Race 39, flown by Jeff LaVelle (2021 gold winner) •#40 Race 40, flown by Mark Johnson •#49 Rocket Six, flown by Bob Mills •#51 Clas Thunder One, flown by Mathias Haid •#54 Navy 8, flown by Steve Senegal

•#56 Bad Dingo, flownby George Catalano •#60 Miss’d Tuesday, flown by Dee Child •#66 Just Pass’n Through, flown by Ernie Sutter •#67 Swiss Thunder II, flown by Peter Balmer •#68 BowersPony, flown by Elliot Seguin •#76 Race 76, flown by Jason Rovey • #80 Miss Ruby S, flown by Skylor Piper • #90 Breathless, flown by Conrad Huffstutler • #92 Summer Hawk, flown by David Robinson • #96 Sarah Smile, flown by William Christopher McMillian • #101 General Lee, flown by Lee Ulrich • #130 Zebulon, flown by Olivier Langeard • #150 BearDog, flown by Johnnie Painter • #181 GA1, flown by Karl Grove • #270 WHISKEY TANGO, flown by Dan West • #314 Phantom Rocket, flown by Scott Prewitt • #744 Millennial Falcon, flown by Tommy Ishii • #777 Guardian Angel, flown by Matt Ramsey • #17 Pace: Calamity Jane, flown by Cristopher Schaich • #6 9 Pace: Pace 69, flown by Malte D. Bruegmann

(Reno Air Racing Association)

Racers in the STOL Drag CLASS: • #00 Dirty Bird, flown by Jeffrey Pohl • #3 Lawn Mower III, flown by Harold Stockman • #7 Yellow Thunder, flown by Bruce Graham • #11 Grasshopper, flown by David Kerley • #15 The Happy Dog, flown by Brent Womack • #17 FlyTruckeeTahoe, flown by Kevin Sloane • #21 Red Rocket, flown by Kevin Palmer • #22 Race 22, flown by Ty Ferkin • #22 The Beast, flown by Jeff Whiteley • #27 Spirit of Louis, flown by Harry

49 Beaupre • #43 Doc, flown by Collin Caneva • #44 Yee Haw 6, flown by Steve Henry • #45 Bumblebee, flown by Andrew Patry • #48 Devil Girl, flown by Eddie Sanches • #53 Race 53, flown by Joseph “Joe” Dory • #63 God Bless John Wayne, flown by Tony Sanches • #66 Big Tuna, flown by Jon Hakala • #73 Psycho Billy, flown by Tim Schelhorn • #80 ECHO, flown by Bo Ellis • #84 Herf, Heff, El Toro, flown by Aaron Greear • #85 LunaC, flown by Cathy Page • #221 Scooter, flown by Brian Steck Racers in the T-6 Class: • #2 Bare Essentials, flown by Chris LeFave • #4 Emily, flown by Craig Meyer • #5 Big Red, flown by Joey “Gordo” Sanders • #6 Six-Cat, flown by Nick Macy • #13 War Cat, flown by Brian Reberry • #14 Baron’s Revenge, flown by Chris Rushing (2021 gold winner) • #21 Play Hard, flown by Ben York III • #25 Vicarious, flown by Jason Karlin • #43 Midnight Miss III, flown by Joel Stinnett • #49 Miss Ellaneous, flown by Bill Muszala • #50 Abracadabra, flown by Vitaly Pecherskyy • #66 Gunslinger, flown by Vic McMann • #69 Eros, flown by Lee Oman • #73 Miss Humboldt Hunny, flown by Loren Marburg • #88 Radial Velocity, flown by John Lohmar • #90 undecided, flown by Greg McNeely • Pace: Pace 1, flown by Rob Sandberg The Reno Air Racing Association notes that the racer list is subject to change. The noted 2021 Gold Champions above may have a different plane and/or pilot this year or the 2021 champion may not be in the field. Qualifying begins Monday, Sept. 12 and racing begins Wednesday, Sept. 14. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 1-800-514-3849 ahead of the event. For more information, including online ticket purchases, visit AirRace.org.

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Looking for an aviation-centered educational program for a single student or a whole class? The American Aviation Historical Society (AAHS) is proud to offer its PLANESPOTTER website to educators and individuals who want to help in an important aircraft identification project! AAHS has digitized hundreds of thousands of aviation photos, taken by our members over the last 65 years. These images need to be documented! AAHS has developed AAHSPlanespotter.com to post images online to view and allow users to enter information such as aircraft type and manufacturer (see screen capture, below).

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College programs are now using this web application for students as a class assignment and extra credit, while individual users across the world are contributing to this important effort. Do you have a passion for a particular aircraft genre? AAHS Planespotter can provide users with types of aircraft images, such as ‘jets’, ‘vintage’ or ‘commercial aviation’. All that is needed to start is an email address!

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The website tracks how many images have been documented by each user, while AAHS volunteers help with QC and fact checking. AAHS Planespotter provides tutorials on how to identify aircraft, as well as helpful online resources to help hunt down aircraft registration numbers, and military IDs. Once images are documented they are added to the AAHS image database, and posted the the AAHS image website, where they are available to the public for search and viewing. Have questions? Contact the AAHS Planespotter Administrator, Steve Riter, at: ivolunteer@aahsplanespotter.com, or call the AAHS office at 714-549-4818. AAHS’ long standing mission is in part dedicated to collecting and preserving a written and visual record of the planes, places, people and events involved in the development and expansion of American aviation.

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