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SAM MASON: The Youngest Member of the U.S. National Aerobatic Team In 2013, at 19, Sam Mason became the youngest member of the U.S. National Aerobatic Team. He will represent the United States at the World Advanced Aerobatic Championships this summer in Slovakia. Cover photo is Sammy at 17 years of age flying his family’s 1941 Boeing Stearman PT-17 at the Cable Airshow in 2012!
Aerobatic Pilot Sammy Mason Sammy Mason’s effortless flying style comes from a life immersed in aviation. The Mason family flies airplanes as casually as a normal family drives cars. Sammy’s parents run the family business restoring vintage airplanes and managing the airport in Santa Paula, Calif. Sammy lives at the airport above the family hangar. He shares the name of his grandfather, an aerobatic pilot famous for his displays in modified Boeing Stearman and for accomplishing the first
Sammy at 17 years of age flying his family's 1941 Boeing Stearman PT-17 at the Cable Airshow in 2012! (Anthony Taylor/Warbirdfotos.com) loop in a helicopter. In the hangar, next to his grandfather’s Stearman, sits his competition airplane - a red Pitts S1S. It was a family affair to restore the airplane, which arrived to the shop badly damaged from a landing accident. In his first contest sea-
son in the Pitts, Sammy moved up quickly; winning multiple Sportsman and Intermediate contests and finishing the year at the top of the Advanced field. Sammy is a commercial pilot with over 1,500 hours logged in more than 50 types of aircraft. He was the youngest airshow
pilot in the world at age 16 flying an aerobatic motorglider and today flies shows in his Pitts S1S as well as a replica of his grandfather’s Stearman. Watch for him to make headlines this summer at the World Advanced Aerobatic Championships!
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99S: FLYING IN AMELIA EARHART’S FOOTSTEPS
BOLD ALLIGATOR By Mike Heilman Story Begins on Page 17 Photos on Page 57
By Donia Moore Page 13
Cover Photo By Anthony Taylor
NEWS AOPA: FAA Must Address Medical Reform and ADS-B Issues..8 NTSB Rules Favorably on FAA UAS Appeal ................................8 Expo Welcomes 20 New Exhibitors in 2015 ..............................11 Air Force: Criteria for CK46A Reserve Basing ..........................16 NTSB Investigative Update on Virgin Galactic Crash ..............18 EAA Honors 2014 Hall of Fame Inductees ................................20 Get Ready for Oshkosh 2015 ......................................................22 Mooney Introduces First New Mooney Models ........................26 AOPA Disappointed by Santa Monica Vote ................................28 GAMA Releases Third Quarter Aircraft Shipment Report ........33 Father-Son Team Win Nall Safety Award ....................................34 Cessna Sees Uptick in Caravan Interest....................................35 Hillsboro Aviation Awarded Military Friendly Schools Title ....40
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Business and Rotor News ..........................................46 Green News ..................................................................46 Manual From First Moon Landing Sold at Auction ..48 Legends of Flight Honors Hall of Fame Inductees ..51
Flying wIth Faber: Auckland, Ventura County by Stuart J. Faber ............29
FEATURES Editorial: The Tool Box By Ed Downs ..................................................................6 Fighting Flight By Shanon Kern ............................................................12
99s: Flying In Amelia Earhart’s Footsteps By Donia Moore ............................................................13 “Tools to Pencils” Airman Makes Career a Work of Art By Senior Airman Holly Mansfield ....................................41
Homebuilder’s Workshop: Well and Truly Grounded By Ed Wischmeyer ..........34 From Skies to Starts: Moons by Ed Downs ..................41 Safe Landings: Runway Incursions ..................................42 The Pylon Place: Red Bull Air Racing
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DEPARTMENTS Headlines Online (www.inflightusa.com) ....................7 Calendar of Events ........................................................9 Goodies & Gadgets ......................................................39 Classifieds ....................................................................56 Index of Advertisers ....................................................58
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iven that this space is supposed to be used for editorial comment regarding aviation and/or aerospace events, readers certainly have a right to expect to see commentary on “airplane stuff.” And rightly so, but on the other side of the editorial equation, is the fact that this is the December issue, and the Holidays are raging at full speed with various paths of faith celebrating their beliefs in a power greater than that of products manufactured in China. This writer has certainly done his share of complaining about aviation and political issues this year, so let’s take a break and go down another path. So, how does one tie “Merry Christmas” in with subjects associated with aerospace, aviation and politics? Let’s consider two recent events. First, take a look at the Rosetta Mission to Comet 67P (ChuryumovGerasimenko, the last time I will try to type that) that is still unfolding as these comments are being written. Also, sitting on Space Launch Complex 37, is the Orion Spacecraft, scheduled to launch on Dec. 4. Both of these missions are taking humankind to a place that virtually all faiths of good will and hope seek–discovery of where we come from and the promise of a world wherein the theme of “Peace on Earth and good will to men” is more than just a line in a seasonal song. This writer has followed both missions in detail, having had the privilege to personally talk with and interview participants. It is intriguing to note that those I spoke with and those who have made public comments all make occasional references to characters and words spoken in the Star Trek franchise. Even books and magazines dealing with astronomy and astrophysics will quote Star Trek lines, sometimes tongue in cheek or, as in one case, by forwarding a link to a Star Trek drama to underscore a scientific endeavor in process. But there is more to this than just nerds having fun. Such references to this science fiction classic have a common connection. There was a consistent theme to the science fiction writings of Gene Roddenberry that has strongly influenced scientists and engineers. Roddenberry created a fictional “Federation,” a group of solar systems and planets that shared a common hope for peace and deep respect for the rights of others to pursue life, and the development of a culture without interference from others. The starships of Roddenberry’s fictional world search for
new discoveries, new forms of life and unknown phenomenon speared throughout our galaxy. The Roddenberry quest was, most of all, a search for ourselves. The scientists and engineers this writer has spoken to share in this search and, no matter what their belief system, hope that with knowledge will come understanding and tolerance. Extraordinary telescopes and spacecraft using visual, radio wave and infrared sensing, have opened the doors to understanding the creation of our universe. The Rosetta mission, and soon the Orion launch, is looking closer to home, to our own solar system and more specifically, our own species. This writer was struck by the incredible cooperation of the European nations as Rosetta traveled for 10 years to reach Comet 67P, and then as the lander Philae (Fee-Lay) was sent on its final journey. This cooperation was coordinated by the European Space Agency (ESA), Europe’s equivalent to NASA. Anyone who has travelled through Europe need only ask a Frenchman what he thinks about English cooking and you will see divisions arise that are simply insurmountable. But through very hard work and dedication, the countries of the European Union worked together to pull off the impossible. For this group of nations, the “Federation” is alive and well. By using the gravity of Earth, Mars and Jupiter to help accelerate to the speeds needed to catch Comet 67P, Rosetta managed to carry her lander, Philae, nearly 300 million miles from Earth (just inside the orbit of Jupiter) to meet a comet that has been traveling in from the Kuiper belt, a band of rocks and proto planets that live in space outside of the orbit of Pluto. Comet 67P is a short period comet that has visited our area of the solar system before, although it never flew so close to the sun as to damage its pristine surface. A comet should not be confused with an asteroid, which lives in the asteroid belt, between Mars and Jupiter. Comets orbit the sun in long elliptical paths that cross through the orbits of planets, while asteroids tend to orbit the sun in their own path, parallel to the path of planets. Comets are somewhat predictable, while asteroids get knocked about and can veer towards planets without warning. But enough of basic solar system stuff; let’s get back to the meaning of the Rosetta and Orion missions. Science has assessed what comets Continued on Page 10
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Calendar of Events To list your group’s event on a space available basis, please send your event notice with date, time, place w/city and state, contact name, and phone number to: Calendar, In Flight USA, P.O. Box 5402, San Mateo, Calif. 94402, or email 3rdavenue@embarqmail.com.
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Q Mukilteo, WA: History of Pan Am Winter Series — “First Land-Based Routes,” Wed. 7 p.m./Sat. noon, Historic Flight, Paine Field, (425) 348-3200. Q Pensacola, FL: WWII Remembrance, 10 a.m., National Naval Aviation Museum, NAS Pensacola, www.navalaviationmuseum.org. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, free admission & parking, (831) 637-9822. Q Chino, CA: Living History Event, “Japanese Aircraft of WWII,” 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org. Q Palm Springs, CA: Commemorative Series - Little Known Role of Japanese Mini-Subs, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Oshkosh, WI: Christmas in the Air, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., EAA AirVenture Museum, (920) 426-4818, www.airventuremuseum.org. Q San Diego, CA: Warbirds West Air Museum La Jolla Christmas Parade FlyOver, 1:30 p.m. (noon at Allen Airway), (858) 414-6258, www.wwam.org. Q West Chester, PA: Santafest, 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m., American Helicopter Museum, (610) 436-8642, www.americanhelicopter.museum. Q Palm Springs, CA: Santa Claus Fly-In, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Santa Ana, CA: 5th Anniversary Celebration “History Takes Flight”, doors 10 a.m., Lynon air Museum, (714) 210-4585, lyonairmuseum.org. Q Chino, CA: Open Cockpit Day, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Yanks Air Museum, (909) 597-1735, www.yanksair.com. Q San Luis Obispo, CA: Vintage Aircraft Associate’s Airport Day, San Luis Obispo Airport, (805) 801-7641. Q El Cajon, CA: Warbirds West Air Museum Open House & Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Gillespie Field, (858) 414-6258, www.wwam.org. Q Palm Springs, CA: Commemorative Series - WWI Naval Aviation, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Santa Rosa, CA: Santa Fly-In, gates 10 a.m., Pacfic Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. Q Santa Rosa, CA: Climb Aboard Weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. Q LaVerne, CA: Antique & Special Interest Aircraft Display, 10 a.m to 2 p.m., Brackett Airport, (909) 593-1395. Q San Diego, CA: Montgomery Field Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., (858) 699-0251. Q Palm Springs, CA: Commemorative Series - Battle of Midway, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q San Carlos, CA: Celebrate “Noon” Year’s Eve, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos Airport, (650) 654-0200.
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Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, free admission & parking, (831) 637-9822. Q Palm Springs, CA: Commemorative Series - Vietnam: F-105 Thunderchief, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Mukilteo, WA: The Jet Age — “The Boeing 707,” Wed. 7 p.m./ Sat. noon, Historic Flight, Paine Field, (425) 348-3200. Q Palm Springs, CA: Commemorative Series - U-Boat War, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Sebring, FL: U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, Sebring Regional Airport, www.sportaviationexpo.com. Q San Luis Obispo, CA: Vintage Aircraft Associate’s Airport Day, San Luis Obispo Airport, (805) 801-7641. Q El Cajon, CA: Warbirds West Air Museum Open House & Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Gillespie Field, (858) 414-6258, www.wwam.org. Q Santa Rosa, CA: Climb Aboard Weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. Q LaVerne, CA: Antique & Special Interest Aircraft Display, 10 a.m to 2 p.m., Brackett Airport, (909) 593-1395. Q San Diego, CA: Montgomery Field Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., (858) 699-0251. Q Palm Springs, CA: Commemorative Series - The Cold War, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262.
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Q Palm Springs, CA: 100th Bomb Group Reunion, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, free admission & parking, (831) 637-9822. Q Imperial, CA: Imperial Valley Navion Fly-In, Imperial County Airport. Q LaVerne, CA: Antique & Special Interest Aircraft Display, 10 a.m to 2 p.m., Brackett Airport, (909) 593-1395. Q San Diego, CA: Montgomery Field Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., (858) 699-0251.
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THE FUTURE By Mark Baker President and CEO AOPA
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he FAA’s funding is set to expire on Sept. 30, 2015, and crafting a new long-term funding package, along with the guidance and direction on how the money can be used, will be an important job for Congress in the coming year. As an industry and activity that’s highly regulated by the FAA, general aviation is an important stakeholder in that reauthorization process and we need to be sure our perspective is heard. In November, I had the chance to testify before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee—a group that will play a major role in deciding FAA funding—on the subject of “FAA Reauthorization: Issues in Modernizing
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and Operating the Nation’s Airspace.” I told the Committee that when the FAA really listens to the aviation community and works with stakeholders collaboratively from the beginning, we can accomplish great things. The Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative is an example of how the government and industry are working together effectively to find a replacement for leaded avgas. On the other hand, it’s hard to overlook the fact that the FAA is a giant bureaucracy that can be painfully slow, risk averse, and wasteful. FAA Administrator Michael Huerta has been working to turn around the cumbersome organization and find ways to keep pace with rapidly changing technology, but more needs to be done. Right now, overly complex and cost-
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ly certification and regulatory processes are making it difficult or impossible for many owners of older aircraft to install modern safety equipment like electronic flight displays, digital autopilots, and advanced engine monitoring technology. That’s because the FAA must approve the design, production, and installation process for each individual make and model of aircraft. The result is limited availability and high cost. And that’s just one example of how the FAA, despite the best intentions, can get in its own way. As the debate over the future of the FAA heats up in 2015, we’ll make sure Congress knows what’s important to the general aviation community. We want the FAA to have stable long-term funding so it can achieve big goals like modernizing
our air traffic system, investing in airports and infrastructure, and continuing to provide the safest air transportation system in the world. And we believe strongly that the current funding system of fuel taxes—and not user fees—is the most efficient and effective way to come up with the money. But we also want the FAA to take a hard look at how it operates and find ways to better serve its constituents, move away from a one-size-fits-all approach to regulation, support incremental safety improvements, cut waste, and work with the general aviation industry to create an environment where we can get and keep more people flying. And we’re ready to work closely with FAA, Congress, and the rest of the GA industry to make it happen.
FAA MUST ADDRESS MEDICAL REFORM CERTIFICATION AND ADS-B ISSUES, AOPA TELLS CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President, Mark Baker, highlighted issues affecting general aviation oversight, regulation, and certification during testimony before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee last month. Baker, who presented a statement and testified during a Nov. 18 hearing on “FAA Reauthorization: Issues in Modernizing and Operating the Nation’s Airspace,” told committee members that the general aviation industry is under stress made worse by outdated and cumbersome Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and procedures. “The regulatory and certification processes used today may have been needed 30 or 40 years ago, but they simply cannot keep pace with today’s rapid changes and improvements in technology,” Baker told the Committee. “Changing these processes in ways that lower costs, reduce bureaucracy and improve safety will help grow general aviation. These should be our collective goals.”
The committee will play a critical role in FAA Reauthorization, the process of enacting legislation to authorize funding and set policy priorities for the agency. During his testimony, Baker cited three specific areas where the general aviation community needs greater support and responsiveness from the FAA— third-class medical reform, aircraft certification and the ADS-B Out mandate. Baker told Committee members that third-class medical reform is long overdue, especially given that the requested changes would simply expand an existing FAA standard safely used by Sport Pilots for more than 10 years. He added that medical reform is a top priority for AOPA members and the Association is committed to continuing to work on a legislative solution in the next session of Congress. In other areas, Baker told the panel, the highly prescriptive and inflexible nature of FAA regulations has prevented safety advances from reaching the GA community. “While the FAA’s desire to create a
NTSB RULES FAVORABLY The National Transportation Safety Board on Nov. 18 affirmed the FAA’s position that the regulation prohibiting operation of an aircraft in a careless or reckless manner applies to unmanned aircraft. The FAA appealed a decision by an NTSB Administrative Law Judge in Huerta v. Pirker, after the judge dismissed the Agency’s order requiring Raphael
Pirker to pay a civil penalty of $10,000 for operating an unmanned aircraft in a careless or reckless manner at the University of Virginia in Oct. 2011.
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‘gold standard’ for safety is admirable, in practice, this approach has had the opposite effect,” Baker said. “Allowing products that offer incremental safety improvements to reach the market more quickly would lower costs, simplify flying, and ultimately improve safety for folks flying today and into the future.” Baker also told the Committee that the FAA’s ADS-B mandate is too expensive and threatens to ground or limit the use of many general aviation aircraft. Noting that more than 81,000 of the 188,000 certified piston-powered aircraft on the FAA registry are worth $40,000 or less, and those aircraft have a weighted average value of $25,800, Baker told the Committee that the minimum $5,000 cost to install required ADS-B Out equipment is beyond the reach of many aircraft owners. Baker emphasized that funding the FAA through excise taxes collected on fuel, rather than a user-fee system, has proven both efficient and effective. He remarked that the FAA’s nearly $16 billion budget gives the agency sufficient
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resources to make needed changes in the way it oversees general aviation. The challenge facing the FAA, he said, is to use those resources to meet the needs of stakeholders and improve efficiencies. “We need the FAA to embrace a system that can keep up with rapidly changing technology; that is comfortable with timely, economical, and incremental safety improvements; and that will actually work to reduce risk today for hundreds of thousands of GA pilots,” Baker said. “When pilots, industry, and the FAA work together we see positive results for general aviation.” In addition to Baker, the Committee heard from Calvin Scovel, III, inspector general of the Department of Transportation; Nicholas Calio, president and CEO of Airlines for America; Captain Lee Moak, president of the Air Line Pilots Association; The Honorable John Engler, president of the Business Roundtable; and Paul Rinaldi, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.
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has a responsibility to protect the safety of the American people in the air and on the ground. The National Transportation Safety Board affirmed the agency’s position that unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) meet the legal definition of “aircraft,” and that the agency may take enforcement action against anyone who operates a UAS or model aircraft in a
careless or reckless manner. The FAA believes Mr. Pirker operated a UAS in a careless or reckless manner, and that the proposed civil penalty should stand. The agency looks forward to a factual determination by the Administrative Law Judge on the “careless or reckless” nature of the operation in question.
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Q El Cajon, CA: Warbirds West Air Museum Open House & Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Gillespie Field, (858) 414-6258, www.wwam.org. Q San Luis Obispo, CA: Vintage Aircraft Associate’s Airport Day, San Luis Obispo Airport, (805) 801-7641. Q Santa Rosa, CA: Climb Aboard Weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. Q Yuma, AZ: MCAS Yuma Airshow, Twilight Show Fri., 5 p.m./Air Circus Sat, gates 8 a.m., www.yumaairshow.com.
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Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, free admission & parking, (831) 637-9822. Q LaVerne, CA: Antique & Special Interest Aircraft Display, 10 a.m to 2 p.m., Brackett Airport, (909) 593-1395. Q San Diego, CA: Montgomery Field Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., (858) 699-0251. Q El Cajon, CA: Deadline to register for Stearman Fly-In, May 14 — 17. Q El Cajon, CA: Warbirds West Air Museum Open House & Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Gillespie Field, (858) 414-6258, www.wwam.org. Q San Luis Obispo, CA: Vintage Aircraft Associate’s Airport Day, San Luis Obispo Airport, (805) 801-7641. Q Santa Rosa, CA: Climb Aboard Weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. Q Oakland, CA: Open Cockpit Day, noon to 4 p.m., Oakland Aviation Museum, (510) 638-7100, www.oaklandaviationmuseum.org. Q Riverside, CA: Riverside Air Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Riverside Airport, www.riversideairport.com.
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Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, free admission & parking, (831) 637-9822. Q El Cajon, CA: Warbirds West Air Museum Open House & Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Gillespie Field, (858) 414-6258, www.wwam.org. Q San Luis Obispo, CA: Vintage Aircraft Associate’s Airport Day, San Luis Obispo Airport, (805) 801-7641. Q Petaluma, CA: Historic Airplane Appreciation Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Petaluma Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404. Q Santa Rosa, CA: Climb Aboard Weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. Q LaVerne, CA: Antique & Special Interest Aircraft Display, 10 a.m to 2 p.m., Brackett Airport, (909) 593-1395. Q San Diego, CA: Montgomery Field Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., (858) 699-0251. Q Lakeland, FL: Sun ’n Fun Int’l. Fly-In & Expo, gates 9 a.m., Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, www.sun-n-fun.org.
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Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, free admission & parking, (831) 637-9822. Q El Cajon, CA: Stearman Fly-In, Allen Airways Flying Museum, Gillespie Field, (619) 596-2020. Deadline to register Mar. 15. Q El Cajon, CA: Warbirds West Air Museum Open House & Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Gillespie Field, (858) 414-6258, www.wwam.org. Q San Luis Obispo, CA: Vintage Aircraft Associate’s Airport Day, San Luis Obispo Airport, (805) 801-7641. Q Petaluma, CA: Historic Airplane Appreciation Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Petaluma Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404. Q Santa Rosa, CA: Climb Aboard Weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. Q LaVerne, CA: Antique & Special Interest Aircraft Display, 10 a.m to 2 p.m., Brackett Airport, (909) 593-1395. Q San Diego, CA: Montgomery Field Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., (858) 699-0251.
Meeting Our Members Here at AOPA, 2014 has been a year of experimentation, and one of our biggest experiments has been hosting a series of YLNPVUHS Å` PUZ HSS HJYVZZ [OL JV\U[Y` It was a tough decision to end the tradition of holding one big show every year. It was something AOPA had done for a long time, and there were members who really valued the chance to get together with us and one another at a three-day extravaganza. While we loved welcoming members to these events, and getting to know the regular attendees, we also realized that we were seeing only a very small segment of our membership—mostly people who lived on the East or West Coast and who could take several days to spend with us. We knew we wanted to reach more of our members in more places, so we decided to experiment with smaller one-day events. Admission was free of charge and each event was held on a Saturday to make coming less of a commitment. In honor of our 75th anniversary, we scheduled a homecoming at our Frederick, Maryland, headquarters plus events at airports in Washington State, California, Texas, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Indiana. Over the course of these seven gatherings, we met more than 16,000 members—that’s more than three times as many people as attended our last annual convention. It was a chance for me to tell thousands of members directly about our advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., and in every state in the nation. It was also a chance for me to hear from our members about their questions and concerns. But, perhaps best of all, every event was a chance to celebrate what’s great about general aviation, starting with the people. Hanging out at the airport with a couple thousand of my fellow pilots and aviation enthusiasts is always my idea of a good time. Add in beautiful airplanes old and new, innovative avionics, pilot gear of every type, and entertaining and educational seminars, and you’ve got a perfect Saturday as far as I’m concerned. We enjoyed meeting our members so much that we can’t wait to do it again. In the next few weeks we’ll be announcing our 2015 AOPA Fly-In schedule. Count on seeing us in Frederick for a 2015 Homecoming event, plus a series of all-new locations around the country. I can’t wait to meet you there!
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projects. But Orion has survived, and with the upcoming flight, we are finally, once again, planning “to go where no man has gone before.” But, back to our first question, what do these remarkable scientific ventures have to do with the Christmas story and a faith that kept Chanukah candles burring for eight days with only enough fuel for one day? These missions are doing no less than looking for our own beginning, trying to understand just who we are and where we came from. Faith tells us that the same wondrous God that created all things created us, but the quest to understand just how that creation took place is the most exciting scientific adventure ever undertaken. While politicians and fanatics fight over borders and commit horrendous crimes, scientists work together in an effort to understand how the faith of the holiday season can be explained in terms of scientific fact. Faith and science are not competing; they are both seeking a common goal, simply explained in a different language. Orion underscores our specie’s innate desire to explore and learn. Rosetta underscores our need to understand who we are and where we came from. As one celebrates the birth of Christ and the miracle of the Chanukah candles, consider that Rosetta and the small lander, Philae, are searching for the answers to life’s mysteries on the oldest object ever touched by humankind. The search for those answers is worth the work of thousands of dedicated persons, perhaps moving us at least a fraction of an inch closer to Roddenberry’s dream of a “Federation.” While opinions will vary and the arguments between science and faith will continue, have no doubt; Rosetta may just have unlocked the toolbox of God. Merry Christmas!
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would bring new value to customers through new and advanced technologies,” said Honda Aircraft Company President and CEO Michimasa Fujino. “Being recognized by Popular Science as one of the greatest innovations is truly exciting.” The HondaJet is the world’s most advanced light jet, and its distinctive design incorporates advanced technoloContinued on Page 14
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2015 light that is for sale. More information about participating in the Sales Lot will be released soon. Featured Speakers – Expo Director, Jana Filip, recently announced this year’s featured speakers. These speakers will be on stage in the Aviators Hot Line Show Center Tent each day at Continued on Page 16 P.O. Box 5402 • San Mateo, CA 94402 (650) 358-9908 • Fax (650) 358-9254
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n a warm June day, in Vancouver B.C., my family and I watched in awe as small single engine air taxis took off from the bay and disappeared over the horizon. I could see the amazement and wonder in my children’s eyes as the single engine caravan taxied out to the center of the bay and magically lifted upward. In an instant, I was transported back to my own childhood amazement of flight. My father, a newly minted commercial pilot, flew the “Sports book” from Laughlin, Nev. to Las Vegas, Nev. every night for the casinos. I was his sleeping stow away. By the age of five, my mind was convinced that I would be a pilot like my father. By the age of seven, my father had changed careers and stopped flying. Somewhere over the years, as life progressed, I had forgotten about my young dreams of becoming a pilot. I was left instead with a completely unfounded and debilitating fear of heights and flying. I spent my entire twenties distancing myself from the dreams of the younger “me.” As fate would have it, at 30 years old, reliving the marvels of flight with my children reminded me of the dreams I once had. I again saw the magic of heavy objects being lifted by an invisible force.
A force first realized by young children as they drop object after object from their high chair onto the floor. In an instant, I knew that I had to learn how to fly. A few weeks later, I began flight training in a Cessna 172. For the first 10 hours, my arms and legs would shake violently until they found themselves back on terra firma. I absolutely dreaded the days leading up to my lessons. I wanted to quit before and after every flight. I was fortunate to have a flight instructor who encouraged me and helped me turn my fears into a healthy respect. After 93 hours and a year of training, I had achieved my childhood dream of becoming a pilot. In retrospect, my flight training process taught me much more than learning how to fly an airplane. It taught me how to trust myself and the decisions I made. It taught me to never give up on my dreams and to always find a way to achieve them. Learning to be a pilot was about more than just flying the plane – it was about learning to navigate life.
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NINETY NINES WOMEN PILOTS – FLYING IN AMELIA EARHART’S FOOTSTEPS By Donia Moore
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he Powder Puff Derby was in full flight, with aircraft landing and taking off from Lockheed Terminal, piloted by women members of the International Ninety Nines Women’s Flying Club. On the ground, Girl Scout Troop 671 watched in awe as the pilots maneuvered their aircraft around the tower and headed through the clear skies for the next leg of the relay air race. Most of the young Scouts had never even seen a small plane, outside or inside, and few had ever seen women pilots flying them. Amelia Earhart was a distant historical figure to most of them. The girls were at the airport to act as hostesses for the lady fliers, helping out where they could. One of the Scouts was so captivated by the scene that she only stare longingly at what looked to her like toy airplanes come to life. The mother of another of the Scouts was flying in the competition that day. Though she was well known and well liked by them all, none of the other Scouts except her daughter had ever seen her fly her plane before. Noting the rapturous look on the Scout’s face, she decided to return to the airport later that afternoon and offer to take the girls up for a ride. She didn’t know that the experience would fuel the lifelong dream of one young Scout to take her own place above the clouds.
Racing Fever Air Racing has always been a major event of the Ninety Nines. The First Women’s Air Derby was held Aug. 18, 1929, when 20 pilots raced from Santa Monica, Calif. to Cleveland, Ohio, site of the National Air Races. The nine-day competition was not without incidents. Pilots were required to have a minimum of 100 hours flying time. They also were required to fly an airplane with horsepower “appropriate for a woman.” One pilot entered her own 300 HP Travel Air but was disqualified because it was deemed too fast for a woman to fly it. One pilot landed in a field and was taken away by the local sheriff who was convinced she was smuggling dope. Another pilot had damage to her plane and had to find a replacement in a hurry–not an easy feat in those days. Her replacement plane had a smaller fuel capacity and she ended
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Cameron’s First Solo – Fullerton 99s. (Donia Moore) up flying dry into almost every stop. The race sponsor tried to change the course the day before the race. With a winner’s purse of $25,000, the women were not about to drop out. Racing fever continued until WWII, and was renewed shortly after its end. The All Women’s Transcontinental Air Race (AWTAR), better known as the Powder Puff Derby, came into being. It took its nickname from an observation made by Will Rogers that the racers all took one final look in their compacts and dabbed a bit of powder on their noses before taking off. The AWTAR held its 30th, final and commemorative flight in 1977, but the Air Race Classic (ARC) continues the tradition of transcontinental speed competition for women pilots. In the early days of air racing, contestants stayed together, with control stops at noon and for the night. There was little variation in weather and flying conditions for the contestants, and the race officials released standings to the media at the end of each day’s racing. Today’s race route stretches 2,400 statute miles in length. Contestants have four days, flying VFR in daylight hours, to reach the end of the route. Each plane is assigned a handicap speed. The goal is to have the actual ground speed be as far over the handicap speed as possible. The pilots have leeway to play the elements, holding out for better weather, winds, etc. The objective is to fly the “perfect” crosscountry. Official standings are not Continued on Page 14
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Ninety Nines Continued from Page 13 released until the final entrant has crossed the finish line. Interestingly, in this type of race, the last arrival can be the winner.
Why “Ninety Nines”? In 1929, there were only 117 licensed women pilots in the U.S. Led by Amelia Earhart and other women pilots at Curtis Field in New York, 99 of them joined the club, hence the name Ninety Nines. Amelia Earhart was the first President. Today, membership in the nonprofit charitable organization has grown to thousands of women pilots in 36 countries.
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From Ace to Space The Ninety Nines recently became a sponsor for the Girl Scouts of America, offering an aviation merit badge. Hundreds of their activities center on educational programs, including aerospace workshops for teachers, airport visits and tours for schoolchildren, Fear of Flying clinics for airline passengers and Flight Instructor educational seminars. Over 75 percent of pilot Flight Safety programs in the U.S. are co-sponsored by the Ninety Nines. Since 1948, they have
Local Ninety Nines clubs have blossomed, most with charitable giving as part of their mission. Their events often develop around helping a particular charity or group in need. You’ll find Orange County, Calif. Ninety Nines members flying for Flying Good Samaritans and LIGA (Flying Doctors of Mercy). You’ll see Fullerton, Calif. Ninety Nines setting up Safety meetings with EAA for all general aviation pilots in their communities. You’ll discover many clubs handing out financial awards and scholarships for further education. You may even see them in your own community collecting food and handing out warm blankets and clothing for the homeless. You’ll notice them at airports everywhere mentoring the next generation of women pilots, maybe one of which will be a young Girl Scout who will never forget her very first plane ride.
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HondaJet Continued from Page 10 gies and concepts. The HondaJet patented Over-The-Wing Engine Mount configuration, natural laminar flow wing and fuselage nose, and composite fuselage were developed from long-term research activities. These innovations combine to make the HondaJet the fastest, most spacious and most fuel-efficient jet in its class.
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AIR FORCE ANNOUNCES CRITERIA FOR KC-46A RESERVE BASING After extensive internal review, the Air Force on Nov. 9, released the basing criteria that will be used to select candidate bases for the first Reserve-led KC46A main operating base. The KC-46As will begin arriving at the first Air Force Reserve-led global mobility wing in fiscal year 2019. The basing criteria under consideration include mission (proximity to refueling receiver demand, airfield and airspace availability, fuels considerations and the potential to establish an activeduty association); capacity (hangar, runway, ramp space and facility considerations); environmental requirements and cost factors. “The KC-46A Pegasus aerial tanker remains one of our top three acquisition priorities,” said Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James. “We will begin to replace our aging tanker fleet in 2016, but even when the program is complete, in 2028, we will have replaced less than half of the current tanker fleet.” The Air Force will evaluate all Reserve-led global mobility wings with a runway of at least 7,000 feet against the approved criteria. This information will be used to identify candidate bases for the KC-46A. “This basing action is another great example of the total-force relationship the Air Force Reserve Command has enjoyed for many years with Air Mobility Command,” said Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson, the commander of Air Force Reserve Command. After the release of the candidate bases, Air Force Reserve Command and Air Mobility Command will conduct site surveys at each candidate base. Site survey teams will assess each location against operational and training requirements, potential impacts to existing missions, housing, infrastructure and manpower, then develop cost estimates to determine how to bed down the KC-46A. Based on the results of these efforts,
the Air Force plans to identify candidate installations in the spring of 2015, select the preferred and reasonable alternatives and begin the environmental impact analysis process in the fall of 2015 and announce a final decision in calendar year 2016. “Bringing the KC-46A online is an important step in recapitalizing a tanker fleet that has been a leader in air refueling for more than five decades,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Mark A. Welsh III. “This new-age aircraft will achieve better mission-capable rates with less maintenance downtime, improving our ability to respond with rapid, global capability to assist U.S., joint, allied and coalition forces and better support humanitarian missions.”
Overview: The KC-46A Pegasus Mission The KC-46A is intended to replace the U.S. Air Force's aging fleet of KC135 Stratotankers, which has been the primary refueling aircraft for more than 50 years. With more refueling capacity and enhanced capabilities, improved efficiency and increased capabilities for cargo and aeromedical evacuation, the KC-46A will provide aerial refueling support to the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps as well as allied nation coalition force aircraft. Features: The KC-46A will be able to refuel any fixed-wing receiver capable aircraft on any mission. This aircraft is equipped with a modernized KC-10 refueling boom integrated with proven flyby-wire control system and delivering a fuel offload rate required for large aircraft. In addition, the hose and drogue system adds additional mission capability that is independently operable from the refueling boom system. Two high-bypass turbofans, mountContinued on Page 19
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BOLD ALLIGATOR By Mike Heilman
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n the fall of 2014, NATO launched a major amphibious exercise called Bold Alligator off the coast of the eastern United States. The exercise involved some 8,000 Soldiers and Sailors from more than 19 countries, including 17 ships, and two submarines. The Bold Alligator exercise series, which was first conducted in 2011, showcased the advantages of “sea basing” using the Navy and Marine Corps’ full range of amphibious operations. During the last 13 years of fighting in land-based warfare throughout the Middle East, the Navy and Marine Corps team worked hard to revitalize, refine, and strengthen its fundamental amphibious capabilities, and reinforce the Navy and Marine Corps roles as fighters from the sea. Bold Alligator 2014 took on an array of humanitarian, crisis response, and contingency operations in new and unusual ways. Brigadier General David Coffman, Deputy Commander Marine Corps Forces South explains Bold Alligator: “Our theme is rapid response for today’s crisis. There are three things that we are trying to impart. The first is presence; you have to be forward and operate from the sea. This is a model of sea basing where we take the force to the area of crisis and operate at a self-contained and self-supporting sea base. The second theme is partners that are anchored on a coalition to help us. The last theme is readiness. The United States has worldwide interest and must be able to respond globally and across a range of crisis and contingencies. We designed the exercise quite a bit differently from many in the past.” Commodore Robert Kramer, Commander Netherlands Maritime Force commanded a task force of Coalition and United States forces during the Bold Alligator exercise. Commodore Kramer explained the purpose and importance of Bold Alligator “The importance of this exercise really is about the large scale of operations of three amphibious task groups operating together. It is very international. It is very important as European countries to join in and make sure we can work together and form a strong coalition.” Commodore Kramer and his coalition staff were operating from the Royal Netherlands HNLMS Johan de Witt during the exercise. The Johan de Witt is a Landing Platform Dock (LPD) amphibious warfare ship. The amphibi-
Royal Netherlands HNLMS Johan de Witt and the USS Arlington are anchored off the coast of Fort Story Virginia during Operation Bold Alligator. 19 countries and 17 ships participated in the 2014 operation. (Mike Heilman) ous transport moves troops and equipment by sea for a variety of expeditionary warfare missions. The Johan de Witt contains a helicopter deck for landing large rotary aircraft. There is also a hanger bay for storage or maintenance of aircraft. It also has a well dock for large landing craft and other amphibious assault vehicles. Attached to the dock is a large storage area for additional vehicles and cargo that support the expeditionary force. The Johan de Witt was operating with the United States Navy’s USS Arlington. The Arlington is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock. Like her sister ships, USS New York and Somerset, she is named in commemoration of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S. Steel taken from the Pentagon after the attacks is displayed aboard in the ship’s museum. While she is about 20 percent longer than the de Witt, she is only 10 percent wider. The ship has a crew of 425 Sailors and Marines but can embark with an additional 800 troops. Commander of the USS Arlington, Jeff Baker, explains the ship’s mission “What we do as an amphibious force is take troops and their equipment to the beach, that is about as simple as it gets. That mission could be a combat mission or humanitarian assistance or disaster relief. We run the full range of military operations from peacetime crisis to wartime conflict. Our warfare capabilities are we support the troops, we get them ashore, and we sustain them. We Continued on Page 57
Two SH-60S from the United States Navy HSC-5 “World Famous Nightdippers” land on the flight deck of the Royal Netherlands HNLMS Johan de Witt during operation Bold Alligator 2014. (Mike Heilman)
USS Arlington (LPD 24) is an amphibious transport dock ship that can transport troops and equipment for a variety of expeditionary missions. (Mike Heilman)
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Air Force Announces Criteria for KC-46A Continued from Page 16 ed under 34-degree swept wings, power the KC-46A to takeoff at gross weights up to 415,000 pounds. Nearly all internal fuel can be pumped through the boom, drogue and wing aerial refueling pods. The centerline drogue and wing aerial refueling pods are used to refuel aircraft fitted with probes. All aircraft will be configured for the installation of a multipoint refueling system. MPRS configured aircraft will be capable of refueling two receiver aircraft simultaneously from special â&#x20AC;&#x153;podsâ&#x20AC;? mounted under the wing. One crewmember known as the boom operator controls the boom, centerline drogue, and wing refueling pods during refueling operations. This new tanker utilizes an advanced KC-10 boom, a center mounted drogue and wing aerial refueling pods allowing it to refuel multiple types of receiver aircraft as well as foreign national aircraft on the same mission. A cargo deck above the refueling system can accommodate a mix load of passengers, patients and cargo. The KC46A can carry up to 18 463L cargo pallets. Seat tracks and the onboard cargo handling system make it possible to simultaneously carry palletized cargo, seats, and patient support pallets in a variety of combinations. The new tanker aircraft offers significantly increased cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities. The aircrew compartment includes 15 permanent seats for aircrew, which includes permanent seating for the aerial refueling operator and an aerial refueling instructor. Panoramic displays giving the ARO wing-tip to wing-tip situational awareness. Background: The Boeing Company was awarded a contract for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase of the KC-46 program on Feb. 24, 2011. The initial flight of the KC-46A aircraft is scheduled for late calendar year 2014. The current contract, with options, provides the Air Mobility Command an inventory of 179 KC-46 tankers.
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General Characteristics Primary Function: Aerial refueling and airlift Prime Contractor: The Boeing Company Power Plant: 2 Pratt & Whitney 4062 Thrust: 62,000 lbs - Thrust per HighBypass engine (sea-level standard day) Wingspan: 157 feet, 8 inches (48.1 meters)
Length: 165 feet, 6 inches (50.5 meters) Height: 52 feet, 10 inches (15.9 meters) Maximum Takeoff Weight: 415,000 pounds (188,240 kilograms) Fuel Capacity: 212,299 pounds (96,297 kilograms) Maximum Transfer Fuel Load: 207,672 pounds (94,198 kilograms) Maximum Cargo Capacity: 65,000 pounds (29,484 kilograms) Pallet Positions: 18 pallet positions
Air Crew: 15 permanent seats for aircrew, including aeromedical evacuation aircrew Passengers: 58 total (normal operations); up to 114 total (contingency operations Aeromedical Evacuation: 58 patients (24 litters / 34 ambulatory) with the AE Patient Support Pallet configuration; 6 integral litters carried as part of normal aircraft configuration equipment
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Warbirds: Jay Wisler Jay Wisler, of Tampa, Florida, started selling World War II warbird parts in 1982 to supplement his paycheck from Anheuser-Busch. When the company closed its Tampa brewery in 1995, Jay became a full-time parts dealer, traveling throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, South America, and Europe to buy inventories of aircraft parts for his business, Warbird Parts and Memorabilia. Today Jay has nine warehouses and has supplied specialty parts to many EAA Warbirds Lindy award winners. Jayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motto is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have it, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help you find it.â&#x20AC;? His favorite restoration is the North American P-51 Mustang, and he names Jack Roushâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s P-51B Old Crow his most interesting project. He and his wife, Sharon, have been married for 41 years, and they have a daughter.
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Vintage: Timothy Talen Timothy Talen, founder of the Oregon Antique & Classic Aircraft Club and founding director of the Oregon Aviation Historical Society, is an aircraft
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CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH SANTA, EAA AT CHRISTMAS IN THE AIR EAA hosts its traditional “Christmas in the Air” open house 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This free community event for all ages features a festive holiday atmosphere enhanced with performances by local musical, choral, and dance groups. The change from the traditional Monday in December to the weekend will allow more young people to attend and will also avoid conflicts with the Green Bay Packers game schedule on Monday, Dec. 8. Capping EAA’s special event will be the arrival of Santa Claus by helicopter at approximately noon, followed by his visit with children at the event. Children can also write letters to Santa that will be sent with him when he flies back to the North Pole. Attendees will enjoy the various historical and educational attractions that the EAA AirVenture Museum offers year-round. The EAA Museum gift shop and a food concession area are also open during the event.
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Here’s the performance schedule: Storytelling Area (Eagle Hangar mezzanine), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Christmas Movies (Skyscape Theater), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Founders’ Wing Mezzanine 11:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. – Anastasia Lee, Westhaven Quartet, harpist Serena Kamps
Julie’s Touch of Silver performs at Christmas in the Air 2013. (Courtesy EAA) Pioneer Airport Exhibit 11 a.m.-3 p.m. – Woodworth Middle School Choir, Lourdes Academy Madrigal Singers, Neenah Community Band, Carl Traeger Middle School Polka Dots, Oshkosh West H.S. Madrigals, Holy Spirit Middle School Chorus, Oshkosh North H.S. Madrigal Singers Voyager Exhibit Area 11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Lourdes Academy Madrigal Consort (flutes/clarinets), Winneconne H.S. VocaBeat Jazz Choir, Lomira Middle School Jazz Ensemble, Lomira H.S. Jazz Ensemble, Oshkosh Suzuki Violins, Oshkosh Suzuki Cellos, Berlin H.S. Choir, Neenah H.S. Touch of Class Eagle Hangar 12:30-3:30 p.m. – Those Funny Little People and Julie’s Touch of Silver (alternating performances) All attendees are also encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the Oshkosh Area Community Pantry as it assists local families at this time of year.
FINAL APPROVAL SOUGHT FOR OKLAHOMA TOWER-MARKING RULES By Dan Namowitz (AOPA) The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission has adopted emergency rules to require the marking of meteorological evaluation towers, and has forwarded the proposed regulations to Gov. Mary Fallin for final approval. AOPA has strongly backed the commission’s efforts, and the enabling legislation passed this spring, to require marking the towers to head off collisions with aircraft, especially those aircraft flying at low altitudes in support of agriculture or air medical transport. The towers, which are set up to evaluate sites for wind-energy potential, do not come under FAA regulations because the structures usually rise less than 200 feet above ground level.
AOPA will submit a letter to the governor supporting the regulations as an important contribution to the safety of flight in Oklahoma as the wind-energy industry expands, said Yasmina Platt, AOPA’s Central/Southwest regional manager. Acting to head off accidents like several fatal collisions that have raised concerns at the National Transportation Safety Board, including one tower collision in Oklahoma, the aeronautics commission adopted the staff draft of emergency rules at its Nov. 13 meeting. Final approval by the governor is expected within 45 days. The work by the commission and its staff to compose a set of rules was set in motion by legislation signed by Fallin Continued on Page 26
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MOONEY INTERNATIONAL INTRODUCES FIRST NEW MOONEY MODELS Mooney International introduced the first new Mooney models since the restructuring of the company at the Airshow China 2014 in Zhuhai, China. The Mooney M10T and the M10J fill a need and reflect innovation at a different level of the fleet mix and these aircraft will provide a steppingstone to the high performance M20 series. The M10T is a
modern fixed gear composite trainer equipped with Continental’s CD-135 Diesel engine to train new pilots for the Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) that they will be flying in the future. The M10J will provide an upgrade from the M10T airframe with more luxury and amenities for the owner pilot. In addition, the M10J will be equipped with the
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CD-155 Diesel engine. The M10T and M10J engines have leading turbo diesel technology, low operating costs, and provide pilots a fueling option of diesel or jet fuel. These two aircraft will provide the general aviation market with a modern aircraft, not only for the mature western aviation market, but also for the fast growing Chinese market. The M10 series is expected to gain certification and begin deliveries in 2017. Mooney’s M20 series are all Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) Part 23 certified aircraft. The M20TN Acclaim Type S and M20R Ovation3 are single engine aircraft legends known for their high performance and fast speed. The twin turbo charged, 242 ktas M20TN Acclaim Type S features a premium package that includes a Continental Gold Standard TSIO-550 G engine with a three or five-year full parts and labor warranty and a 2200-hour TBO. The M20R Ovation3 features a 310hp Continental Gold standard IO-550 engine and an industry-leading 197 ktas cruise speed. Until now, there has been no trainer in the product line. The M10T will fill the need for a new trainer option for new pilots and flight schools everywhere so pilots can seamlessly move onto Mooney’s M20 series. The M10J, displayed as a fullscale mock-up at the show, is a retractable gear, diesel-powered aircraft. The M10J performance goals include cruise speeds greater than 170 ktas and a range of more than 1,000 nm while maintaining a competitive market price. The “J” designation alludes to the well-
(Photo Courtesy Mooney International) regarded and highly popular M20J also known as the Mooney 201. The M20J is regarded amongst the most fuel-efficient single engine aircraft in its category and has been featured as a leader in efficiency throughout the aviation news industry since its initial release in the 1970s. “We designed the all new M10J model with longtime Mooney fans in mind. The M20J helped change general aviation by making flying practical to more people across the U.S. Now, the M10J promises to do the same for the world. Not just in the U.S., but also in China as its general aviation industry quickly develops,” said Dr. Jerry Chen, Mooney CEO. At Mooney’s unveiling ceremony in Zhuhai Dr. Chen said, “I am very excited to officially present the new M10 series of Mooney aircraft for Training and Performance. These aircraft mark a new beginning for Mooney and are an indication of great product innovation coupled with Mooney’s long line of history making aircraft.”
Oklahoma Tower-Marking Continued from Page 24 this spring, requiring the marking, painting, and flagging of towers that are at least 50 feet high. Another provision requires the state to maintain a database of tower locations. Fallin had vetoed a previous bill out of concern about criminal penalties it contained for violations, but signaled to lawmakers that a civil-penalty approach would keep the effort on track. The final rules approved by the aeronautics commission contain administrative penalties in the form of fines. “We appreciate the governor’s interest in addressing this important issue, as well as the good work done by the aero-
nautics commission; Aeronautics Director Victor Bird; and the legislators who sponsored Senate Bill 1995 and House Bill 3348,” said Platt, crediting Sens. Charles Wyrick (D-District 1) and Ron Justice (R-District 23), and Reps. Doug Cox (R-District 5) and Don Armes (R-District 63) with spearheading the legislative effort. “AOPA has been actively encouraging the adoption of these rules across the country, and we have worked hard in Oklahoma to help find a way to get it done,” she said.
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WORLD’S SECOND CIVILIAN HARRIER ACQUIRED By EAA Staff
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he EAA reported last month that Former U.S. Marines test pilot, Art Nalls, EAA 689513/Warbirds 549224, made history when his company Nalls Aviation, Inc., acquired a BAE Sea Harrier FA2 jump jet in 2006––the world’s only civilian-owned and operated Harrier. This month Nalls announced the acquisition of a second Harrier by Nalledge, LLC. It’s a rare two-place T Mk 8 that will be used for flight training and air shows, which when it becomes airworthy in about a year, will be the world’s only flyable Harrier trainer. “We’ve been working on this acquisition for nearly three years,” Nalls said. “The two-seat Harrier front cockpit is nearly identical to the Sea Harrier we already have flying and have flown successfully for seven air show seasons.” Nall has performed numerous times with
that airplane at Oshkosh and elsewhere, including the 2013 AirVenture at which no active military aircraft appeared due to federal sequestration. While this latest acquisition doubles the number of civilian-owned Harriers in the world, it also in effect triples the number of seats. It’s also very rare bird; only 46 two-place Harrier trainers were built. And training is exactly what Nall intends to use it for, transitioning pilots to a civilian Harrier. Nalls and retired USMC Major General Joe Anderson are the only two current civilian Harrier pilots and have thousands of hours of flight time and test pilot experience between them. Both are certified flight instructors in powered lift, and many other pilots could obtain a Harrier type rating by virtue of their military training and experience. That means we could see more private Harriers flying in the future. In fact, Nalls said the next civilian
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pilot will be awarded her type rating very soon. “That’s right––it will be a woman pilot,” he said, referring to Lt. Col. Jenna Dolan, U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. Dolan has nearly 1,000 hours of Harrier flight time, combat experience, and was a weapons and tactics instructor. Nalls expects the import process (from the UK) to take several months, then several more months will be needed to inspect, modify, and obtain approval for flying the demilitarized plane in the United States. The experience restoring the FA2 to flying status will be a tremendous advantage this time around, Nalls said. “We already have reverse-engineered several systems, such as ejection seats (Stencil vs. Martin Baker), radios, gyros, servicing adapters, weight and balance,” he said. “We know how to do this!” The airplane is in such good condition that ferrying it across the Atlantic from the UK was seriously considered.
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It will take about a year to get the twoplace Harrier T Mk 8 ready to resume flight. (Jamie Hunter, courtesy EAA) That option was dismissed as an unnecessary risk, however, so the airplane will be dismantled and shipped, as was the Sea Harrier. “We’ve had a waiting list for several years from people wanting flight instruction,” Nalls said. “Now we have an opportunity to provide it to them in a safe manner.” The airplane will be initially based at St. Mary’s County Regional Airport (2W6), Leonardtown, Md.
SANTA MONICA VOTE
Association Pledges To Continue Fight For Airport “We are tremendously disappointed that the City Council will be able to continue business as usual when it comes to attempts to close and redevelop the Santa Monica, Calif. airport,” said Bill Dunn, AOPA vice president of airports. “But that doesn’t mean SMO is closing or we’re giving up on it. Despite last month’s vote, the city still needs to comply with federal requirements to keep the airport operational, and AOPA will continue to work with airport advocates to defend and protect this valuable and historic field.” While the city must continue to operate the airport under its existing agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration, they have previously tried to strangle flight operations with exorbitant landing and rental fees, leading to fears that the council will work to
close the airport to allow industrial and office development on the airport site. Measure D would have given city voters the power to make that decision. “If development happens, we’ll see hundreds, even thousands, of additional vehicle trips through the area every day,” said Dunn. “And that would bring exactly the kind of congestion Santa Monica residents want to avoid.” An AOPA supported initiative known as Measure D would have required voter approval before the city could make airport land available for non-aviation uses, close or partially close the airport. It also would have required the city to continue to operate the airport “in a manner that supports its aviation purposes” and stipulates that the city cannot impose new restrictions that would “inhibit the sale of fuel or the full use of
aviation facilities.” Only 43 percent of voters cast ballots in favor of Measure D. Santa Monicans for Open and Honest Development Decisions, which sponsored the initiative, submitted more than 15,500 signatures to the Santa Monica City Clerk in June to get the measure placed on the ballot. Through the years, various city council members have been involved in efforts to close the airport and redevelop the property. Tactics used by airport opponents have included attempts to restrict aviation uses of the airport, lawsuits, and selling sections of airport land. If the city council continues to move in the direction of closing the airport and redeveloping the land, they will have to determine how Santa Monica residents would pay for the multi-million dollar
environmental cleanup requirements, how to deal with the added traffic and congestion nightmare associated with development of the airport site, and how it would recoup the $250 million in annual economic impact and 1,500 lost jobs, currently generated by the airport–– all of which will happen on the backs of Santa Monica taxpayers. AOPA has long fought to keep historic SMO open. The airport, which occupies 227 acres in the heart of Santa Monica, is not only a significant economic engine for the community but is also a bellwether for more than 200 other airports established under similar federal land agreements following World War II. SMO also acts as a vital general aviation reliever airport for nearby Los Angeles International and other airports in the congested LA Basin.
NATA SAFETY 1ST RELEASES 2015 EVENTS SCHEDULE The National Air Transportation Association has released its 2015 Safety 1st events schedule. The NATA Safety 1st program is general aviation’s leading provider of in-person and online safety and ground handling training. The 2015 Safety 1st events schedule combines long-time education favorites such as the FBO Success Seminar with new offerings for 2015 such as the Safety 1st
Certified Trainer Program. In 2015, NATA Safety 1st will expand its Advanced Line Service Regional Workshop with dates in Las Vegas, Teterboro, Chicago, and Ft. Lauderdale. The Safety 1st program is also pleased to expand its offers with a workshop tailored for air charter and aircraft management businesses. This workshop will focus on helping operators
develop and implement strategies to leverage their relationship with clients to build loyalty and expanded business opportunities. “We are thrilled about the 2015 Safety 1st events lineup,” said NATA President and CEO Thomas L. Hendricks. “NATA Safety 1st leads the industry in providing affordable, high quality and engaging learning opportuni-
ties and content. 2015 will be a very exciting year for the program.” The 2015 NATA Safety 1st event schedule is available at www.nata.aero/ events. Registration is already open for a number of these events. More information on all that the NATA Safety 1st program has to offer can be found at www.nata.aero/safety1st.
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Flying With Faber VENTURA COUNTY–SMALL TOWN FEELING– HUGE ATTRACTIONS
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cross the United States, there are so many destinations competing for the tourist buck, it’s often difficult for the traveler to make a decision–especially when your family or group has a variety of interests. One kid loves the water, another hates it, dad wants to explore the wine country, mom loves museums. Perhaps one family member wants to play golf or go fishing. Another wants to pick strawberries. Some destinations have one or two of these features. Ventura County is one place where you can have them all. And that’s not limited to the human members of the group. My gentle pit bull, Clara Belle, breaks out in a victory dance at the mere mention of an excursion to dogfriendly Ventura County. Plus, it’s a pilot’s paradise. Two fabulous airports with superb facilities are within miles of each other, not to mention Santa Paula Airport with its legendary assemblage of antique, hi-performance and homemade airplanes. Ventura County, with its three major cities, Ventura, Camarillo and Oxnard, has something for everyone. Pick strawberries under the warm sun in the morning and cool off at a quiet beach in the afternoon. Cycling, hiking, diving, golf, theater, topnotch cuisine–the list of exciting activities is endless. If these do not fill your plate, you can take a painting class or attend a local beer festival. You may not know it, but much of the food on America’s table hails from Ventura. The waters produce large catches of squid, shellfish and finny fish. It is hard to believe, but Alaskan fishing boats travel to Ventura during the squid season.
Farm Scene Near Camarillo. (Stuart J. Faber) You can explore this fecund agricultural country and visit farms that produce items from cabbage to fine wine grapes.
Stuart J. Faber and Aunt Bea
Aerial View of Ventura. This region is a major producer of strawberries, avocados, lemons, raspberries, celery and cilantro. Talk about farm to table. You can stop by a roadside stand and sink your teeth into a strawberry that was harvested just hours before. Or, you can embark on an organized or individual wine tour and sip tastings at the local vintners such as Magnavino, Strey Cellars or Rancho Ventavo Wine Cellers. You can even visit Herzog Wine Cellars, a winery and restaurant that specializes exclusively in kosher wine and cuisine.
Cuisine from the Sea Since Ventura County is on the waterfront, it’s no surprise that the shores are lined with a robust collection of seafood restaurants. I love fish and chips. Serving the best in the region is Andrias Seafood Restaurant & Market, 1449 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, 805/654-0596, www.andriasseafood.com. I brought Clara Belle along, hitched her up at a table on the shady patio and moseyed up to the order counter for my choice of deep fried or grilled Alaskan cod, halibut, scallops, shrimp, calamari and much more – plus water and treats for the pooch. The fries, slaw and onion rings are spectacular. The seafood is delicate, flavorful and not greasy. Save room for a decadent slice of chocolate cake. Waterside Restaurant and Bar, 3500 Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard, 805/985-
(Broc Ellinger) 4677, www.thewatersiderestaurantand winebar.com, is quite pet friendly. As a matter of fact, perched on a huge pillow at the front door was the owner’s gigantic yet affable dog, which appeared to be a blend of white Lab and grizzly bear. This waterfront restaurant serves outstanding steaks, fresh seafood and pasta selections. I recommend the shrimp scampi or the rib eye steak. Visit info@thewaterside resturantandwine.com. Brophy Brothers, on the edge of Ventura Harbor, is another seafood restaurant. On the second floor, guests dine with views of one of the most stunning waterfront sunsets on the Pacific coastline. On our way to see a play at the nearby Comedy Club, we stopped in for a hasty sampling of appetizers (crab cakes, oysters, etc.). We did not have an opportunity to sample the entrees. Hopefully, we can conduct an in-depth evaluation on our next trip. For more information, visit www.brophybros.com or stop in at 1559 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, 805/639-0865. For more on the Ventura Comedy Club, visit www. venturaharborcomedyclub.com.
Let’s Go Inland Heritage Square in Oxnard is what many small American towns used to have – or wished that they still had. Many city officials, who lacked the vision to maintain the American treasures in their cities,
now regret their decisions. Oxnard, however, has preserved a lofty setting of parks, vintage houses, gardens, trees, shops and restaurants. Heritage Square today is a gathering place for weddings, city events, live theater, old fashion band concerts and just hanging out. One of my favorite discoveries near the Square was the Kitchen Restaurant, 509 S. A St., Oxnard 805/385-8980. We launched with a huge bowl of mussels steamed in dark beer, a rich and creamy mac and cheese, southern fried wings and one of the best onion soups I’ve ever encountered. The Kitchen was phase one of our progressive dinner, so after the appetizers, in spite of my clinging to a pole and Clara Belle protesting with an exhibition of her scary looking teeth, we were ushered off to our next stop. Seriously, don’t miss this warm, cozy place. Owner-chef Cathie Moreno is an extraordinary talent who also produces stage shows, concerts and other entertaining events. Our next progression, La Dolce Vita, 740 South B Street, Oxnard, 805/4866678. www.theldv.com is a charming Italian restaurant housed in a two-story Victorian house on Historic Heritage Square. Seafood, served in a bed of linguini or risotto, is excellent. A roasted chicken cacciatore is also outstanding. We concluded with dessert at the sprawling Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort for an array of delectable sweets. We were pampered with warm brownies served with ice cream and caramel sauce and crème brulee topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream paired with a Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon and a Michael David Petite Sirah. What a way to end a perfect evening. I generally avoid hyperbole, but I must mention my discovery of the best pancakes I’ve ever had in California. Be sure to stop at Mrs. Olson’s Coffee Hut, 117 Los Altos, Oxnard, 805/985-9151. You’ll wait in line, but it’s worth it. Continued on Page 30
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include sightings of sea lions, whales, seals, and island birds. Channel Islands National Park encompasses five, virtually untouched islands. Just 11 miles offshore, the feeling is like that of a remote, uncharted island. This archipelago is an all-natural playground for hiking, camping, snorkeling, kayaking or nature walks. Depending on
Take an Island Tour Island Packers, islandpackers.com, 805/642-1393, a highly skilled adventure tourism operation, offers three-hour boat tours, which include a narrated cruise which skirts along the rugged shores of Anacapa or Santa Cruz Island. Highlights
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Flying With Faber series of separate, attractive buildings where you can pull up to the door of your suite and feel as if you are in a private villa. Clara Belle was greeted with a pillow, bowl and an array of treats. Vast
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Bite it with Vampliers! Kayaking in the Harbor. (Courtesy Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau) Continued from Page 30 birds, raptors and swallows are but a few of the species that one might observe. You have your choice of five beaches. Hollywood Beach, adjacent to Chanel Islands Harbor, is great for swimming. McGrath State Beach has a campground and lush riverbanks. Oxnard Beach Park at Mandalay Beach is a beautiful oceanfront park and beach with picnicking and kite flying. Silver Strand Beach is for serious surfers and body boarders. Golfers can visit Camarillo Springs Golf Course, Buenaventura Golf Course or the River Ridge Golf Club near the Marriott. Rent a kayak or other vessel at Channel Islands Kayak Center or Ventura Harbor Boat Rentals. Bikes, surreys and tandem rides can be taken along the waterfront. Contact Wheel of Fun Bike Rentals, 805/382-6233. Sport fishing is available on private boat charters or from the piers. White sea bass, halibut, yellowtail, calico, rock cod and other Pacific fish can be found in abundant numbers. Contact Channel Islands Sportfishing Center, 805/382-1612. Ventura County has become a world-class winery destination. There are nearly 20 wineries, which visitors can explore on their own or with a tour guide. You can pick up a wine trail map at the California Welcome Center in Oxnard. For information on all of the wineries in Ventura County, visit venturacountywinetrail.com. If you have time to shop, visit Camarillo Premium Outlets, one of the largest spreads of outlet stores on the west coast. Located right off the U.S. 101 Freeway, the outlets have more than 160 stores ranging from Barney’s of New York, Calvin Klein to Banana Republic. There are also some charming, familyowned shops in downtown Ventura.
Hotels We were billeted at the Marriott Residence Inn River Ridge, 2101 Vineyard, Oxnard, Calif., 805/278-2200. What I loved about this property was that it was spread over many acres with a
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ClaraBelle Lounging at Residence Inn. (Stuart J. Faber) walking areas were at her disposal. The Inn has a business center, meeting space, free parking, free Wi-Fi, tennis and an adjacent golf course. A complimentary hot breakfast is served daily. Special goodies are offered at cocktail hour. Should you want to rustle up a meal, each suite has a complete, well-equipped kitchen. Other hotels I recommend are the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, www.cp ventura.com, and the Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort, www.mandalaybeach.embassysuites.com.
Airports I am very familiar with the two major Ventura County airports. Oxnard Airport (KOXR) is popular for practicing instrument approaches. Just about any pilot who trained in the Los AngelesVentura County area knows by heart the approaches to Oxnard and the holding patterns at Squid Intersection. The airport, at an elevation of 45 feet, has a solitary runway, R7-15. The strip is 5,953 feet long and has ILS, LOC, VOR and RNAV approaches. My recommended FBO is Oxnard Jet Center, 805/9852490. They have the best gas prices and several car rental agencies. About six miles to the east is Camarillo Airport (KCMA), also a renowned instrument practice facility. The field has a popular restaurant – The Continued on Page 32
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BEFORE Book Review by Ed Downs
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efore and Beyond the Niihau Zero is not just another coffee table book about the infamous Japanese Zero. Syd Jones, pilot, historian and forensic researcher, has pulled together a dramatic story from factual reports, personal interviews, photographs and military records that tells the story of the last shots fired by the Japanese during the “Day of Infamy,” Dec. 7, 1941 The Niihau Zero is a true account of an American family who believed the predictions of a few military visionaries and, at their own expense, set about to protect the Hawaiian Islands from a foreign aggressor. Politicians and the military establishment of the time were
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ignoring growing evidence of an attack against our nation. Syd Jones rediscovers the heroic actions of a native Hawaiian who did no less than prevent possible harm a small island’s entire population. Niihau Zero discloses a wondrous tale of the almost mythical “Forbidden Island” of Niihau and its people who pulled together in a manner that shows how courage can overcome confusion and fear. Author Jones and his team demonstrate how historical research should be done, with patience and tenacity. Finally, the reader will touch upon a subject being faced by historians, museums and teachers across our country that threatens future generations with historical views formed by the tyranny of political correctness versus proven facts.
formation flights by experimental aircraft, both in the amateur-built and exhibition categories, for pregame overflights. Those activities became more numerous after federal budget sequestration grounded military overflights in 2013. FAA headquarters officials had expressed concern that stadium overflights by experimental category aircraft does not comply with current regulations and some operating limitations. The FAA reinforced these concerns with its Flight Standards District Offices (FSDOs) and asked FSDO inspectors to ensure pilots of experimental aircraft are aware of the regulatory implications of flights over most stadium events. Some pilots who
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Filled with superb writing, significant substantiating documentation and remarkable photographs, Before and Beyond the Niihau Zero is a must read for every aviation and history enthusiast. Syd Jones weaves facts and personal stories into a well-balanced book that will leave the reader informed and reassured that good people, when confronted with danger, will act with honor and courage. Autographed copies of Before and Beyond the Niihau Zero now available on E-Bay http://r.ebay.com/uYE3DQ
EAA SEEKS PATH FORWARD Late last month, EAA representatives met with FAA officials to explore possibilities to continue popular stadium overflights in experimental category aircraft, including those prior to NFL games, NASCAR races, and other major public events. Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety, and EAA board member Jack Harrington – who was also representing the EAA Warbirds of America – were joined by John Cudahy, president of the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS), for discussions with top officials at the FAA’s AFS-800 General Aviation and Commercial Division. The meeting focused on the increasing popularity of individual and
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recently performed stadium overflights have also received FAA letters of investigation regarding the rules in question. “These flights are popular with the public and offer great visibility for aviation,” Elliott said. “We also acknowledge FAA’s position that the regulations do not accommodate such activities in experimental category aircraft. We believe there is a solution, through the exemption process, for those formation teams who truly train and operate in a professional manner. We appreciate the FAA’s willingness to explore these options.” Elliott reminded pilots and experimental category aircraft owners that extreme prudence must be used if they are invited to participate in such over-
Team RV flies at AirVenture 2012 (Photo courtesy of Brady Lane/EAA) flights, so as to not commit a violation. At the very minimum, Elliott urges owners and operators to contact their local FSDO well in advance for proper guidance. “ICAS and EAA agree that safety is absolutely the top priority,” Cudahy said. “It seems clear there is a path to preserving these popular public displays while maintaining the highest safety standards.”
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Continued from Page 31 Waypoint Cafe serves one of the best breakfasts in the area – plus delicious sandwiches for lunch. While visiting, be sure to stop in for a look at the Commemorative Air Force Museum. They have an extensive selection of vintage aircraft and WWII memorabilia. Cardinal Air Center, 805/482-2586, has the best gas prices and several car rental desks. Runway 8-26 has RNAV, GPS and
VOR approaches. The strip is 76 feet above sea level and is 6,000 feet long.
A Special Place for Clara Belle On those rare occasions when I travel to Ventura County by car, I hop off the U.S. 101 Freeway at Exit 50, Camarillo Springs Road, and head toward one of the best-kept secrets shared by California dogs – the Camarillo Grove Park Dog
Park. A shady, fenced area is generally sparsely populated. The balance of the grassy park is off-leash most of the week. The park has hiking trails, fire pits, picnic tables and a playground for kids. It’s Clara Belle’s favorite park. For more information on additional hotels, restaurants and attractions, visit www.venturacountywest.com, or call 800/648-2124 or visitoxnard.com, or call 800/988-0717.
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GAMA RELEASES THIRDQUARTER GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT SHIPMENT REPORT The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) recently released the 2014 third quarter general aviation aircraft shipment report. Total worldwide general aviation airplane shipments increased 5.7 percent to 1,678, and billings rose to $16.0 billion, up 4.0 percent. Piston-engine airplane shipments increased 9.2 percent to 806 units in the first nine months of 2014, compared to 738 airplane shipments in the same period last year. Turboprop airplane shipments were down 3.7 percent to 412 units this year. Business jet shipments were up over last year, from 421 units to 460 units in 2014. “The optimism about the general aviation market on display at NBAA’s convention last week is reflected in the continued recovery of the business jet and piston-engine segments this quarter,”
GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce said. “New products are helping to fuel our industry’s continued growth as we continue to emerge from the recession. “Unfortunately, not every sector, as evidenced by turboprops, is showing sustained growth, and this is indicative of the industry challenges we still face,” Bunce continued. “Following the U.S. mid-term elections on Nov. 4, we hope the U.S. Congress will use the remaining weeks in the session to move forward on renewing tax incentives–such as the research and development (R&D) tax credit and bonus depreciation–to help general aviation manufacturers continue to innovate, sell more airframes, and spur installation of safety-enhancing products to finish the year on a strong note.”
First Nine Months of Shipments of Airplanes Manufactured Worldwide Piston Airplanes Turboprops Business Jets Total Airplane Shipments Total Airplane Billings
2013 738 428 421 1,587 $15.4B
2014 CHANGE 806 +9.2% 412 -3.7% 460 +9.3% 1,678 +5.7% $16.0B +4.0%
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GAMA PUBLISHES AMENDED REPORT FOR 2014 THIRD QUARTER SHIPMENTS WITH ROTORCRAFT DATA The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) on Nov. 7 provided updated rotorcraft shipment data through third quarter 2014 to augment the general aviation airplane shipment data published last week. The rotorcraft industry delivered 648 helicopters in the first nine months of 2014, a decline of approximately one-third in deliveries compared to the same period last year. The third quarter deliveries signify a
pause in the rotorcraft industry’s strong deliveries over the past several years. The billings of these aircraft deliveries totaled $2.6 billion, a decline of 20.1 percent. GAMA’s airplane shipment data has been published since 1947 and starting in 2011 the association also publishes data about rotorcraft deliveries. The 2014 report covers over 80 percent of the civil and commercial rotorcraft market’s worldwide aircraft shipments.
First Nine Months of Shipments of Rotorcraft Manufactured Worldwide Piston Helicopters Turbine Helicopters Total Helicopters Helicopter Billings
2013 256 703 959 $3.2B
2014 CHANGE 184 -28.1% 464 -34.0% 648 -32.4% $2.6B -20.1%
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here’s a trick to avoiding having the FAA ground you for medical reasons. Just like in telling a joke, the answer is “timing.” In my (latest) case, the problem is scoliosis, meaning, that my spine is not straight, but rather looks like the ground track of a pilot landing with a tailwheel for the first time. That spinal curvature puts pressure on the nerves coming out of the spinal column (stenosis) and that causes pain and, I’m guessing, eventually, could cause lack of full functionality. The king-kong fix for this is spinal fusion, meaning, the doctor opens his erector set catalog to “implants” and gets all the metal bits and pieces to hold the selected vertebra in place until they can grow together, i.e., fuse. The downside of this is that with those vertebra rigidly affixed, stresses accumulate at the end of the fused region. A real world example is that on many sailplanes with extra stiffening around the spoilers, eventually the paint cracks around the end of the spoilers, indicating the stress. I’ve now had L-1 through L-5 fused, and on Day 16, the healing is progressing well in my first person if medically untrained opinion. So how do you do this kind of thing in a way as to minimized FAA hassles? My regular FAA physical was due to expire in January, when the recovery may or may not have been complete enough to pass. So, Step 1 is to move up the FAA physical before the surgery, and I was
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eonard Greene, the founder of Safe Flight Instrument Corp., and his son Randall, who is president and CEO of the company, were presented the 2014 Joseph T. Nall Safety Award in New York on Nov. 14. The Nall Safety Award honors major contributions to aviation safety and is presented by the International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association, an organization of lawyers who practice avia-
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able to get a second class, needing only to have glasses in my possession for near vision. I also got instrument current, so I will be able to become instrument current again based on recent experience, not an IPC. And I flew the RV-8 just to keep things current there. I won’t be driving till I’m off the Percocet, and right now my body does not need them every four hours. But their job is to keep you ahead of the pain, not to relieve the pain. ••••• Part of the major surgery routine these days to avoid deep vein thrombosis is inflatable leggings. The drill starts when the nurse opens the package and puts the plastic wrapper over the toes and end of one foot (!). The next step is to pull one stocking on over the plastic, up your leg, and then to pull the plastic bag out through the toe hole. Repeat on the other side. Then a large flap of tube-lined plastic is wrapped around each lower leg, secured with velcro, and plugged in to the power source. It’s not uncomfortable, and not distracting, but definitely curious. Being a real man and a pilot, I referred to this as my G-suit. Post-surgery, I got a back brace, an ingenious device that looks like a prowrestler championship belt, but with a pad in the back made of plastic around the rim and cloth in the middle. Permanent laces are on each side with pull-tabs, so it is
easy to tighten and release. The name G-suit already being taken, this is called the parachute harness. A friend gave me a ride home from the hospital, and we had to stop half way home so that I could stretch a bit. Also, L1- L5 were complaining about the vertical jostling of riding on the freeway. Have you ever noticed that certified airplanes have seats with springs and homebuilts do not? I wonder it, when I’m fully recovered, I’ll need seats with springs. A side effect of the meds and everything is that I have lost about 9 pounds these first two weeks. I hope I can get rid of another eight. ••••• Garmin finally put round dials on their new G3X Touch, the big screen version. They did it right by using the synthetic vision as the horizon depiction. They also let the turn coordinator in as one option, and that exposes a curious point -- the turn coordinator on the glass cockpit comes from the same sensors as the rest of the attitude displays, so it “makes no sense” to have the instrument there. On the other hand, for pilots who use the turn coordinator to make sure that standard rate is achieved, this minimizes the transition. If it were me, I’d put power gauges there as an option, with manifold pressure on the outside and tach on the inside, osculating, not concentric. They do have
an option for a Gmeter to go in that spot. •••••
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A friend, a good friend, has flown west. The ideas below are probably correct, and are presented in the hopes that they will keep some of the rest of us from going to our eternal reward prematurely. My friend was, I believe, primarily a low-lands pilot. He had just bought a plane in California and flown out to bring it back to the midwest. The particular plane he bought is a very popular sport plane, but in my professional opinion, the controls are much too sensitive. On his third flight of the day, he took off from an airport at a density altitude of about 7,700 feet and was unable to climb above terrain surrounding the airport. For whatever reason – turbulence, angst, control sensitivity, fatigue, unfamiliarity -- the plane apparently stalled, maybe spun, from 200 feet and my friend was killed. This model plane is one that is on my do not fly list because of the handling. And my friend sent me a text message two days after I got home from the hospital, telling me that he had bought it. I so wish that I’d have called him to talk about his purchase and his route home, but I was looped on much-needed Percocet.
RANDALL GREENE WIN 2014 NALL SAFETY AWARD tion law before the NTSB. Leonard Greene is credited with inventing and perfecting the technology of stall warning. His leading edge flow measurement device – commonly called a stall vane – was Safe Flight’s first product when the company was founded in 1946. The Safe Flight stall warning system is the most manufactured aviation safety device in history and is used on hundreds of thousands of airplanes of all types around the world.
Safe Flight and the Greenes developed many other aviation safety systems, including a wind shear detector and warning system; automatic throttles to maintain airspeed; ice detection equipment; power line detection system to warn helicopter pilots, and many more. This past summer at Oshkosh, Safe Flight announced a leading edge vane angle of attack measurement and display system designed and priced for piston singles, both standard category and homebuilt. The com-
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CIVIL AIR PATROL TO BE AWARDED CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL Civil Air Patrol will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Capitol Hill in honor of its founding members’ role in protecting the homeland against deadly German U-boat attacks during World War II and carrying out other vital wartime domestic missions. The Congressional Gold Medal ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. in Statuary Hall at the Capitol. About 40 living World War II members and their relatives as well as the families of deceased members will be in attendance. Later that evening, a celebratory dinner sponsored by CITGO will be held at 7 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, Va., where bronze replica medals will be presented to the World War II-era CAP members courtesy of the oil giant. Sunoco and Sunoco Logistic are also major sponsors of the events. Some 200,000 men, women and teenagers from all walks of life – including stars of the silver screen and successful businessmen, future Tuskegee Airmen and aspiring pilots – participated in CAP during the war years, largely without recognition or reward. The organization was founded Dec. 1, 1941, six days before Pearl Harbor. World War II members in attendance at the event will include: • A pair of centenarians – T. Guy Reynolds, who turns 102 on Nov. 30, and Jeri Truesdell, who celebrated her 100th birthday Feb. 16. Reynolds, of Martinsburg, W. Va., founded the West Virginia Wing’s Martinsburg Composite Squadron in 1943. Truesdell, who lives in Winnetka, Calif., joined CAP in 1942 and served until 1944 as a pilot in the Illinois Wing. • Along with Truesdell, early female aviators like Jayne Pace of Houston, who flew as a Louisiana Wing pilot starting in 1945, and Etta “Kitty” Bass Knight of Spruce Creek, Fla., a Georgia Wing pilot. • Gail Halvorsen of Amada, Ariz., the U.S. Air Force’s “Uncle Wiggly Wings,” who is famed for dropping chocolate to deprived children on the Soviet-controlled side of Berlin during the 1948 Berlin Airlift, and who credits CAP with teaching him how to fly after he joined in 1942. • George Boyd of Wichita, Kans., and Wallace C. Higgins of Alfred Station, N.Y., who joined the Tuskegee Airmen after training as CAP cadets n New Jersey and New York, respectively. • Lester L. Wolff of East Norwich, N.Y., who flew anti-submarine missions for CAP’s New York Wing, more than two decades before he served as a U.S. representative for New York in the House from 1965-1980.
• Five of Wolff’s fellow subchasers – Robert Arn of Westerville, Ohio, who served at CAP’s Coastal Patrol Base 14 in Panama City, Fla., from Sept. 1942-June 1943; James Fletcher of Sugar Land, Tex., who served at Coastal Patrol Base 4 in Parksley, Va.; Carl Jividen of Londonderry, Ohio, who not only flew out of but also helped build Base 14 in Panama City; Emery Overcash of Moore, S.C., who served at Coastal Patrol Base 21 in Beaufort, N.C.; and Gilbert Russell of Granite Quarry, N.C., who served at Coastal Patrol Base 16 in Manteo, N.C. • Otha H. Vaughan, of Huntsville, Ala., whose experiences and training as a CAP cadet in South Carolina helped lead to an Air Force stint and, ultimately, a career with NASA that included involvement in developing Saturn series rockets for the Apollo program and in designing the Lunar Rover. Also attending will be the families of: • Willa Brown, the first AfricanAmerican woman to earn a private pilot’s license and to hold a commercial pilot’s license in the U.S. • Vernon Rudolph, the founder of Krispy Kreme Donuts Inc. • Richard L. Yuengling Sr., the fourth co-president and manager of D.G. Yuengling and Son, the oldest brewery in the U.S. that’s still active today. Other high-profile CAP members during the war years included a significant Hollywood contingent, most notably famed actors Robert Cummings and Mary Astor; Meinhardt Raabe, who portrayed the Munchkin coroner in “The Wizard of Oz;” Henry King Jr., a noted Hollywood director from 1915-1961 and one of 36 founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; and Jose Iturbi, a world-famous pianist and harpsichordist who also appeared in several Hollywood films in the 1940s. During the war, members of CAP’s coastal patrols, flying their own or borrowed planes, flew 24 million miles from March 1942-Aug. 1943 over the Atlantic and Gulf coasts in order to ward off German U-boat attacks against U.S. shipping – especially domestic oil tankers bound for Europe to help fuel the military machine. They did so at the request of the U.S. Petroleum Industry War Council, because the U.S. Navy lacked the resources to guard against the submarine attacks and provide escorts for commercial convoys. The CAP coastal patrols, flying out of 21 bases located along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts from Maine to the southern tip of Texas, spotted 173 U-boats and attacked Continued on Page 43
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CESSNA SEES UPTICK IN CARAVAN INTEREST AMONG ASIA-PACIFIC OPERATORS DURING FIRST YEAR OF JOINT VENTURE WITH CAIGA Cessna Aircraft Company recently called the first year of operations at Cessna-AVIC Aircraft (Shijiazhuang) Co., Ltd. a success. The joint venture between Cessna and China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company (CAIGA) assembles and delivers Caravan utility turboprop aircraft for the Chinese market. A Grand Caravan EX is one of four Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft at the Textron Aviation static display this week during Airshow China 2014 in Zhuhai. “The joint venture with CAIGA has been an efficient way to provide solutions to the marketplace as business aviation continues to expand in China,” said Bill Harris, vice president, Sales in the region. “The reliability and versatility of the Cessna Caravan make it particularly well suited for growing global markets like China. We’re seeing customers order configurations for executive travel, hauling freight, aerial survey and tourism.” The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) granted approval for the Cessna Grand Caravan EX to operate on floats in China in March of this year,
resulting in an increase in orders for amphibian models. Previously unannounced orders for Grand Caravan EX Amphibian aircraft include Meiya Air for aerial sightseeing in Wuzhizhou Island of Sanya and Joy Air, which recently started charter tourism flights among Shanghai, Zhoushan and Shengsi Islands. In addition, earlier this year the joint venture announced an order for 10 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian aircraft from Reignwood Group to expand its aircraft services and operate tourism flights in the southeast part of China. “We’re seeing a tremendous floatplane trend in the region as the number of operators increase to meet demand from
tourists here,” Harris said. “We are holding the first Floatplane Operator Conference in December at our Shijiazhuang joint venture facility to help build a community among current and prospective operators. We’re interested in supporting the long-term growth of the floatplane industry in China and general aviation as a whole, as our joint venture activity shows.” The joint venture results from the agreement signed in 2012 with CAIGA, a subsidiary of Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). The joint venture began officially operating when the Ministry of Commerce approved it in September 2013. Cessna’s Wichita, Kan., operations provide components and parts manufacturing and sub-assemblies for
the Caravan aircraft sold by the joint venture. The joint venture operations in Shijiazhuang include final assembly, paint, testing, interior installation, customization, flight testing and delivery of the Cessna Caravan to in-country customers. Cessna has manufactured more than 2,200 aircraft since the aircraft was introduced in 1985. There are five models currently available: the Caravan, the Grand Caravan EX, the Super Cargomaster EX, the Caravan Amphibian and the Grand Caravan EX Amphibian. Cessna began deliveries of the upgraded Grand Caravan EX in 2013, and it is now flying diverse missions around the world, including airline operations in Russia, travel companies in the Hawaiian and the Caribbean islands, construction and energy companies in the United States, aid organizations on wildlife rescue missions in Africa and aviation clubs in the Middle East. For more information about the various Caravan aircraft and their capabilities, go to Cessna.com/Caravan
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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.
Garmin G3X Touch 7-Inch Display Now Available! Garmin has announced their new seven-inch G3X Touch display option for experimental amateur-built and light sport aircraft is shipping and now available! The newest addition to the G3X Touch family features a high-resolution touch screen display, which complements the existing 10.6inch G3X Touch system, offering new panel design options and added redundancy. The seven-inch G3X Touch features a robust, infrared touch screen display, which demonstrates Garmin’s industry-leading experience in glass cockpit technology. Seamless integration between multiple displays gives pilots a variety of options as well as easier access to more information in the cockpit. When paired with a 10.6-inch display, the seven-inch G3X Touch system can serve as a dedicated display for a variety of features including traffic awareness, full-screen moving map, geo-referenced charts, engine information and even serve as a back-up primary flight display (PFD). Pilots are offered the most comprehensive lineup of integration potential with G3X Touch, including the opportunity to incorporate an IFR navigator such as the GTN, angle of attack information with the GI-260 and an active traffic system. G3X Touch supports additional connectivity with VIRB, Garmin’s HD action camera, which uses an easy-access BNC composite video connection. Viewing live, full-screen video on the G3X Touch display is possible when integrating VIRB, which also allows pilots to start and stop video recording and take photos from the touch screen. Additionally, touch screen control of Garmin’s industry-leading experimental autopilot is available, while still supporting the optional stand-alone GMC 305 autopilot control panel. Further touch screen control of the remote-mounted GTX 23 ES transponder and GTR 20 remote com radio saves panel space and offers a simple and integrated cockpit. Synthetic vision (SVX) comes standard on G3X Touch, providing a rich, threedimensional depiction of terrain, obstacles, water features, the runway environment and more. VFR Sectionals, IFR Enroute Charts, geo-referenced SafeTaxi airport diagrams and FliteCharts terminal procedures for the U.S., Europe and Canada are offered on all G3X Touch displays, providing pilots with the charts they need for both VFR and IFR flight. A version of G3X Touch includes access to SiriusXM satellite radio and SiriusXM Aviation weather, including weather products such as NEXRAD, METARs, TAFs, TFRs, winds aloft and more (SiriusXM subscription required). The seven-inch G3X Touch system comes standard with rich features, such as SVX, video input, a built-in WAAS GPS receiver, ADAHRS, magnetometer, OAT probe, interactive mapping and more. Customers may also take advantage of lower database prices starting at $49.99 for G3X and G3X Touch. Visit garmin.com for additional information.
MTH Version of the Electroair Ignition System Now Available Ameritech Industries, Inc. have announced the long awaited availability of the Magneto Timing Housing (MTH) version of the Electroair Certified Electronic Ignition System for Continental IO-360, O/IO-470, IO-520 and IO-550 six cylinder engines. Ameritech is the largest stocking distributor for Electroair and systems are on the shelf, ready-to-ship. The EIS-61000-1M STC’d ignition kit is currently approved for Cessna, Cirrus, Bellanca, Beechcraft, Mooney, Meyers and Navion aircraft with models being added regularly. Check Ameritech’s website for the latest approvals. The Electroair direct fire ignition system replaces one magneto with a Magneto
Timing Housing (MTH), which feeds the engine position and RPM information to the Controller. The Controller also receives the input from the MAP sensor, computes the amount of dwell, adjusts timing, and signals the coils to fire directly into the spark plugs. Typical advantages of the system include: 10-15 percent in fuel economy, smoother engine operation, improved high altitude performance, improved horsepower, reduced hot start problems, reduced spark plug fouling and reduce maintenance costs at 500-hour intervals. Limitations of the previous six cylinder version of the ignition system are eliminated with the introduction of this MTH system. Additional systems are in development for the Continental O-300, TSIO-360, TSIO-520 and TSIO-550, along with systems for the Lycoming TIO-540 and IO-580 engines. For further information, please contact Ameritech at 800/292-7767 or sales@ameritech-aviation.com. You may visit Ameritech on the web at www.ameritechaviation.com
Upcast AvBooks iPad Apps Cover All Business Aircraft Categories, Available as Bundle Upcast, the digital publishing company, has announced the launch of its PropBook app, completing the lineup of four interactive iPad catalogues dealing with all categories of business aircraft: jets, helicopters, turboprops, and piston airplanes. The apps allow users to browse through beautiful aircraft photographs, look up verified data; and compare specs, crosssections, and operating costs. A key distinction of the apps is a unique interactive range map feature to quickly see the ranges of up to six fully loaded or empty aircraft from more than 300 cities worldwide. The apps are frequently updated with new features, information, and additional aircraft. The total database currently lists more than 160 models, in and out of production and in development. According to customer testimonials, they have proven to be an easy-to-use source of accurate data, a great presentation tool to show different aircraft to customers, and an elegant mobile alternative to paper brochures and online tools. “There are many advantages to using our AvBooks series over other digital products and especially paper presentations,” says publisher Ivan Veretennikov. “They are right there on your iPad and don’t need an Internet connection, so you can access all the data at all times. You can quickly compare different aircraft and choose the ones that suit your mission. And what’s important, it’s good-looking and appeals to this industry, which is focused on getting things done in style. After all, business aviation is not just a tool; for many, it’s a lifestyle too. Why shouldn’t browsing or presenting aircraft be a pleasant experience?” The Upcast AvBooks apps are now available as a bundle with a significant saving. The bundle and more information is available on the App Store at https://appsto.re/us/YFwG3.i For further inquiries, please contact Upcast at info@upcast.pro
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THE AEROPLANE USED TO TRAIN WWII SPITFIRE AND HURRICANE PILOTS – THE 1939 MILES M14A MAGISTER MAGGIE HAWK III – TO BE SOLD BY BONHAMS The M14 Magister was used to train RAF pilots of the famous Spitfire and Hurricane aeroplanes that roamed the skies throughout World War II. The plane was to be auctioned at Bonhams Bond Street Sale on Nov. 30, with an estimate of £60,000-90,000 ($90,000-$141,000). The M14 Magister was a two-seater training aircraft widely used by the RAF and Fleet Air Arm during World War II. A development of the civilian Hawk Major and Hawk Trainer, the aeroplane was an ideal introduction to high-performance flying for pilots moving on to the Spitfire and Hurricane. It was a development of the civilian Hawk Major and Hawk Trainer, and being a low-wing monoplane was the ideal introduction to highperformance flying for pilots moving on to the Spitfire and Hurricane. Large numbers of the civilian Hawk versions were pressed into military serv-
ice as well, and the design was also used by several foreign air forces. Many were also adapted for civilian use after the war. Once forming part of the worldrenowned Strathallan Aircraft Collection, this Miles M14A trainer is the only exhibit to be retained by the proprietor, Sir William Roberts, following the Collection's dispersal in 1981. Sir 'Willie' Roberts, who died in November 2012, was a prominent figure in the history of aviation preservation. In the early 1970s, he founded the Strathallan Collection of historic aircraft near Auchterarder, Scotland and was one of the first individuals to establish a privately run, working and flying collection of aircraft in the UK. The “Duxford” of its day, Strathallan was at its zenith in the 1970s. Restoration work was done on site, and the museum was open to the public most weekends,
offering visitors the opportunity to inspect the aircraft at close quarters and talk to the pilots and engineers. After many years of delighting the general public with flying displays and air shows, Roberts sold off his collection at auction in July 1981. Most of the light aircraft went to the Museum of Flight at East Fortune, but many found new homes abroad. Roberts retained his love of aviation throughout his life and kept this Miles M14A. Introduced in 1937, the M14 featured an open cockpit and a plywood covered spruce airframe, and was powered by the de Havilland Gypsy Major I four-cylinder inline engine. The latter produced 130bhp, which was good enough for a top speed of 142mph at 1,000 feet. Cruise speed was 124mph, range 380 miles and service ceiling 18,000 feet. The M14/M14A was pro-
1939 Miles M14A Hawk Trainer III (bonhams.com) duced up to 1941, by which time some 1,200 had been built in the UK with a further 100 assembled in Turkey. Fully restored while in Sir William's ownership (including an engine rebuild, believed in the early 1990s), the Miles was a regular flyer and was used for many of the Strathallan Collection's air shows, but will require re-commissioning before further use, or would make an excellent static museum piece. Editor’s Note: Results of the auction will be published next month as the event occured after the In Flight USA deadline.
GAMA WELCOMES NEW BOARD CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN FOR 2015, ADDS NEW MEMBER COMPANY The Board of Directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has elected Joe Brown, President of Hartzell Propeller, as GAMA’s Chairman for 2015. He previously served as GAMA’s Vice Chairman of the Board and as Chairman of the Policy & Legal Issues Committee. Aaron Hilkemann, President and CEO of Duncan Aviation, has been elected as GAMA’s Vice Chairman. Hilkemann will continue to serve as Chairman of the Airworthiness & Maintenance Policy Committee. Additionally, Rhett Ross, President of Continental Motors, Inc., will serve as Chairman of the Policy & Legal Issues Committee, taking Joe Brown’s place. The following Board members will
remain on the Executive Committee and continue to chair their respective committees: Communications Committee: Larry Flynn, President, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. Environment Committee: Ed Dolanski, President and CEO, Aviall, Inc. Flight Operations Policy Committee: John Uczekaj, President and CEO, Aspen Avionics Global Markets Committee: Simon Pryce, Group Chief Executive, BBA Aviation Safety & Accident Investigation Committee: Simon Caldecott, President and CEO, Piper Aircraft, Inc. Security Issues Committee: Mark Van Tine, CEO, Jeppesen
Technical Policy Committee: Phil Straub, Vice President and Managing Director of Aviation, Garmin International, Inc. Steve Taylor, President of Boeing Business Jets, who served as Chairman in 2014, will remain on the Executive Committee as the Immediate Past Chairman. In addition, GAMA’s Executive Committee approved World Fuel Services as GAMA’s 89th member. Headquartered in Miami, Fla., World Fuel Services is a leading global fuel logistics company, principally engaged in the marketing, sale, and distribution of aviation, marine, and land fuel products and related services on a worldwide basis. World Fuel Services sells fuel and delivers services to its clients at
more than 8,000 locations in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The company’s global team of market makers provides deep domain expertise in all aspects of aviation, marine, and land fuel management. The company also offers transaction management services, which consist of card payment solutions and merchant processing services. World Fuel Services’ comprehensive suite of business and general aviation offerings includes World Fuel Services Contract Fuel, AVCARD Aviation Charge Card, BaseOps Global Flight Support, FlyBuys Rewards Program, World Fuel Services Network of FBOs, Ascent Global Fuel Supply, Air Elite Network of Diamond Service Designated FBOs, and Colt International Global Trip Support & Contract Fuel.
HILLSBORO AVIATION AWARDED MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOLS TITLE Hillsboro Aviation announced recently that it has been designated a 2015 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media. Now in its sixth year, the Military Friendly® Schools designation and list by Victory Media is a trusted resource for post-military success. Military Friendly® provides service members transparent, data-driven ratings about post-military
education and career opportunities. The Military Friendly® Schools designation is awarded to the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace military students and to dedicate resources to ensure their success in the classroom and after graduation. “Being named to this prestigious list
is an honor, and we are very proud to assist veterans in finding fulfilling, rewarding and exciting careers as professional pilots,” said Hillsboro Aviation’s School Director Chris Berg. The survey captures more than 50 leading practices in supporting military students and is available free of charge to the more than 8,000 schools approved for Post-9/11
GI Bill funding. As in past years, the 2015 Military Friendly® Schools results were independently tested by Ernst & Young LLP based upon the weightings and methodology developed by Victory Media with input by its independent Academic Advisory Board. Visit www.hillsboroaviation.com for more information about using your GI Bill benefits to pay for flight training.
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From Skies to Stars
By Ed Downs
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otice, the title of this month’s Skies to Stars is “Moons,” the plural of “Moon.” No, Earth did not pick up another moon, but the one we have is fascinating. This writer’s 12-inch reflector is well adapted to study our moon in surprising detail. With a clear sky and 300 power magnification, the normal visual distance of about 250,000 miles can be cut down to a surprisingly close 800 miles. Not only can one see the vast number of craters that were created during the late heavy bombardment period (upwards to four billion years ago), but also the mountain ranges and “seas” that were formed by volcanic activity. Best observed when less than half full to improve shadow contrast, our moon is a wonder of discoveries. But our moon is not the only show in town. Mercury and Venus do not have moons, we have one and Mars has two small moons, leaving the inner rocky planets significantly “moon challenged.” You see, there are at least 180 moons (and still counting) in
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(KBO), has five moons. One of those moons, Charon, is nearly half the size of Pluto itself. Even KBOs beyond Pluto, Iris, Haumea, Quaoar and Orcus have moons. Okay, one might think moons are fun to watch, but they are just dead worlds, right? Wrong, our moon is still alive, with scientists having recently observed volcanic activity for the first time. Saturn’s giant moon, Titan, has a thick atmosphere and rivers and seas of liquid hydrocarbons. There is strong evidence that Titan also supports several sub-surface oceans of liquid salt water beneath its icy exterior. Europa, Ganymede and Enceladus also show evidence of sub surface oceans of salt water. Observations from the Galileo, Cassini and early Voyager 1 spacecraft are being combined with ground observations from the Keck observatory (Mona Kea, Hawaii) to paint an amazing story. These moons are alive, with warm interiors. The tremendous gravity of Jupiter and Saturn create “tidal
PENCILS: AIRMAN MAKES CAREER
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our solar system; many of which can be seen by amateur astronomers. It is no surprise that Jupiter is champ, given a gravitational pull that is second only to the Sun. Some 65 moons circle this giant. The four largest (known as the Galilean Moons), Io, Europa, Ganymede and Calisto, are easily seen in some detail with amateur equipment. These moons are popular targets. It is truly amazing to view not only the huge planet, Jupiter, with an atmosphere that can change its appearance within a single viewing session but to also see moons in motion. In fact, the moons of Jupiter are so popular that cell phone apps exist to keep track of them. Saturn’s giant moon, Titan, (nearly the size of the planet Mercury) can be observed, but many of Saturn’s other 62 moons are just too small for amateur telescopes. The outer gas giants also have moons, 27 for Uranus and 13 for Neptune. Even Pluto, no longer considered an official planet and now called a Kuiper Belt Object
remember the chief coming up and telling me to draw him a picture of a rooster for our unit symbol. He knew I could draw so he knew I would get the job done,” reminisced former Airman 3rd Class Terry Lee, now the base operations support illustrator here. “I felt like I was contributing more and part of the team when he asked me to draw the symbol and some other posters and signs for him.” In March of 1962, just a few weeks after turning 18, Lee stepped off the bus at then Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, with the hopes of being an Airman. What happened in the years after would make a small-town boy into an Airman who could not only turn a wrench but also draw his way into moments of American history. When Lee was 15 years old, his nextdoor neighbor, Burbon Lewis, who later married Lee’s sister, became his hero and left for an Air Force assignment in Japan.
“I had seen photos of him in his (Air Force) uniform, and when he came home I thought this guy was a big shot,” Lee said. “When you are a kid, you have to have a hero. It doesn't matter if it is Roy Rogers, Gene Autry or even Burbon Lewis. The military was a big deal back then. He was the only reason I joined the Air Force. I wanted to emulate him.” Soon after his high school graduation, Lee enlisted in the Air Force to follow in the footsteps of his childhood hero. In basic training, he remembers having a strong sense of duty, but his humor and sarcasm sometimes caused him to break the rules as a way to make the day a little more exciting. “I remember my first night,” Lee said. “The drill instructor said that he didn't want anyone walking around the barracks barefooted. The next thing you know, I was walking around barefooted. “We had floors where you could look down and see yourself in them, so if you walked around with no shoes on, you would leave footprints on the floor. He walked over and stepped on my foot and got in my face...I never did that ever again.” Lee graduated from basic training, went to technical school and then moved to his first duty station at McCoy Air Force Base in Orlando, Fla. He was a mechanic ensuring aircraft were mission ready.
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forces” that work these moons like putty, crating heat. When combined with external radiation and the decay of radioactive material within the moons, what were once thought to be dead, round, ice cubes now sport fascinating possibilities for life. It is a wonderful experience to look through ones eyepiece and know that the reflected light from those small globes circling the gas giants might indeed prove worthy of the movie fantasy that featured blue creatures, living on the giant moon, circling a huge planet. To be sure, advanced life, as we would recognize it, is not expected, but the potential for microbial critters is quite real. Yes, the secondary citizens of our solar system offer fascinating viewing and give the amateur astronomer the opportunity to see our solar system in motion, in real time. Sure, you can see all this in a number of beautiful coffee table books, but that is like flying with a computer game. The real thing is a lot more fun.
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For a small town boy from Nashville, Tenn., standing next to a B-52 Stratofortress was a new experience. At that point in his life, the only machinery he had laid his hands on was a 1947 Chevrolet. “Here I was, a kid from Tennessee,” Lee said. “Next thing you know, I'm standing next to a B-52 bomber. It was a pretty good feeling. Just thinking, 'I'm allowed to work on this thing?'” Along with his duties as an aircraft maintainer, Lee was noticed early on for his drawing talent. Lee was often asked to draw signs and posters for his unit. “Our chief knew that I could draw,” Lee said. “He would come to me to draw him signs or posters for different things that were going on. He knew I could do it, so he utilized my talent so we didn't have to go to an outside agency.” His skills were quickly put to the test when the Cuban Missile Crisis was initiated in Oct. 1962. “We were sitting in our day room as a unit in the barracks and saw President Kennedy come on the television talking about what was going on. It wasn't too long after that when we were in red alert and the base was filled with literally thousands of Army, Marines and everyone else. The Cuban Missile Crisis had started. We then started working 24 hours and had aircraft flying all day long,” Lee said.
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Due to the location of his base, Lee remembers being busy not only maintaining aircraft and drawing posters, but also becoming a leader in organizing living quarters for incoming troops. He recalled when a gunnery sergeant came to him and they had to work together to place incoming Marines in the barracks. “With everyone at our base, it presented a logistics problem as far as where are we going to put all of these guys,” he said. “In my barracks I was a dorm chief, so here I was telling a gunnery sergeant what to do. It felt good to work with them. It was a pretty big deal helping coordinate all of that.” After the crisis was over, Lee went back to his normal duties of maintenance and drawing. When his four years of military service came to an end, Lee decided to separate from the Air Force because of personal beliefs. Fresh out of the military and with grease from the B-52s still on his hands, Lee went to work for the local airlines for 10 years. He then transitioned to working as a contractor for the base operations support at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. As base support, Lee spent a year washing C-130Js and then moved to being an illustrator at Wall Studio, where he has worked for 18 years, to make graphs, Continued on Page 43
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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.
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unway incursions, a top FAA safety concern, are formally defined as “any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.” Pilot deviations, air traffic controller operational incidents, and ground vehicle deviations can cause runway incursions. Examples of these errors include:
Pilot Deviations • Crossing a runway hold marking without ATC clearance • Taking off without clearance • Landing without clearance
Controller Operational Incidents • Clearing an aircraft onto a runway while another aircraft is landing on the same runway • Issuing a takeoff clearance while the runway is occupied by another aircraft or vehicle
Vehicle (Driver) Deviations • Crossing a runway hold marking without ATC clearance Regardless of whose actions caused it, the inappropriate or unauthorized presence of an aircraft or vehicle on an active runway can lead to serious consequences. The following ASRS reports offer insight into some of the human factors and other issues involved in runway incursions.
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arrival for the runway and thought we might be able to get out before him if we got clearance right now. The Captain released the parking brake to inch forward to the hold-short line since the aircraft ahead had departed. As we were rolling, the Tower Controller issued instructions to amend our departure. I read them back and then focused my attention on the automation to reset the departure…. As I looked back outside the aircraft, I saw that we were lining up on the runway. As my focus had been inside the airplane, I did not immediately perceive any error. I then tried to think back whether we had been cleared to line up. As we lined up, ATC instructed another aircraft to go-around. It then clicked that we had never been cleared to line up and wait. The Captain then also realized his error. Some factors included how ATC worded the departure amendment in a way that sounded like the precursor to a line up and wait or takeoff clearance. Another was glancing at the next arrival. Since our wheels-up time had come, my mindset was that we were next and had enough room if we got clearance to take off right away. When ATC issued the departure amendment, the aircraft was already rolling forward as my head went down. I felt aircraft movement because we had been creeping forward, but I did not realize how far we had gone before putting my head back up.
Eighty Degree Error Primed and Ready for an Error Expectation bias, fueled by familiar precursors to a “line up and wait” clearance, led this B737 flight crew to enter the runway prematurely. • We were holding short of Runway 06L and takeoffs and landings were being conducted on the runway. The Captain had mentioned that he had a commute to catch at [our destination] and we were issued a wheels-up time. The aircraft ahead in the run-up area was cleared for takeoff. I glanced right, saw the next
A PA28 pilot learned a lesson about the importance of a basic sense of direction or the use of basic navigation equipment in selecting the correct runway. The incident also serves as a reminder to Tower Controllers to be aware of the possibility that a pilot is approaching the wrong runway when an aircraft doesn’t show up where it is expected to be. • Approach Control reported radar contact and gave me visual approach instructions for landing on Runway 14. Approaching from the east, I had [the
RUNWAY INCURSIONS field] in sight from about 10 miles out. From the moment I had the field in sight, I incorrectly viewed Runway 06 as my assigned runway. I had the Airport Diagram on my kneeboard. I simply failed to identify the assigned runway with my heading indicator, compass, or other ground references. The Approach Controller advised that the Tower Controller’s Radar was inoperable. I was asked to report a twomile left base for Runway 14. I actually reported a two-mile left base for Runway 06. I was cleared to land on Runway 14, but I continued for Runway 06. On final, the Tower Controller advised he did not have me in sight. As I was touching down on Runway 06, the Tower Controller asked for my current position and I advised I was touching down. I believed I was landing on Runway 14; however, I was clearly flying to the northeast. As a new private pilot with [about 100] hours of experience, I failed to properly plan for and make accurate decisions on this approach and landing. I should have been much more concerned that the Tower Controller did not have me in sight. Although I was cleared to land, the better decision would have been to execute a missed approach and land only after the Tower had me in sight.
Right Runway… Wrong Airport In some instances, landing on the correct runway is only half of the problem. You also have to land at the correct airport. A TRACON Controller and a low-time private pilot reported their perspectives on an excursion to a distant incursion. It should be noted that ASRS reports indicate high-time pilots are also susceptible to this type of visual distraction, particularly on night approaches. Controller’s report: • Pilot was cleared for a visual approach to Runway 18 and was told to follow traffic. The pilot said that he had the traffic in sight and would follow the traffic. He then descended and landed on Runway 18 at an airport six miles north. When the pilot called the TRACON, I
asked him what happened. He advised that when he turned behind the traffic to follow, he was lined up perfectly for Runway 18 at the other airport, got focused on the runway, and just landed there. Pilot’s report: • I was on an easterly heading northwest of [destination] at 3,000 feet MSL. I was cleared for the visual to Runway 18 and told to follow a King Air. When I turned to the south, I misidentified Runway 18 at [a nearby field] as Runway 18 at [destination]. The runway lights were illuminated on Runway 18 at [the other airport]. I lost visual contact with the King Air and proceeded to land on Runway 18 at the wrong airport. This mistake could have been avoided by flying the approach to Runway 18 at [destination] using the navigational equipment available in the airplane.
Follow That Plane Taxi clearances that include instructions to follow a preceding aircraft can be problematic. In the following report, a Ground Controller advised that he “should not have relied on the pilot to follow the preceding aircraft.” • When we are using Runway 06, our taxi routes get quite complex and Runway 18R is used as a taxiway. A Grumman was given instructions to taxi via Echo, Runway 18R, and Hotel, Cross Runway 18L. I provided him with progressive taxi instructions as he was taxiing. A Cessna called up right after him and was given the same taxi instructions. The Cessna was also instructed to follow the Grumman and reported it in sight. The Cessna was taxiing on Runway 18R as expected and was approaching the turn onto Taxiway Hotel, which runs adjacent to Runway 06. I was distracted for a moment and then the Local Controller said the Cessna missed his turn and was going onto the runway. The Local Controller had just cleared the Grumman for takeoff, but was able to stop the aircraft in time. I instructed the Cessna to hold posiContinued on Page 43
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PIPER AIRCRAFT DELIVERS First CHINESE MATRIX TO HANXING GENERAL AVIATION CO., LTD. Piper Aircraft delivered its first MClass Piper Matrix in China to Hanxing General Aviation Co., Ltd., one of Piper’s dealers in China. The transaction was consummated prior to Airshow China 2014 so that Hanxing and Piper could display the airplane at the show being held there last month. This is Piper’s first aircraft sold into China since the company recently received a Validation of Type Certificate issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for Piper’s top-of-the-line MClass single-engine aircraft. The Piper MClass series consists of the unpressurized piston-powered Piper Matrix, the pressur-
ized piston-powered Piper Mirage and the turboprop Piper Meridian. “Hanxing is very confident it will sell this Piper Matrix to a Chinese customer; the airplane meets the criteria related to performance and economics as demanded by customers,” said Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott. “Piper and Hanxing are benefiting from considerable positive attention at Airshow China, as China continues to develop its General Aviation infrastructure and provide easier airway access.” Piper Aircraft representatives in China for the Piper M-Class are Hanxing General Aviation Co., Ltd. and Piper
Summit Aircraft China, Ltd. Hanxing General Aviation Co. in Zhuhai has exclusive sales rights for the Piper Matrix and Piper Summit in Beijing has exclusive sales rights for the Piper Meridian. About Piper M-Class Aircraft MClass aircraft offer Piper performance and safety in a proven airframe that has been an industry standard for years. Three refined derivatives comprise the full line: the Meridian, the Mirage and the Matrix. Each product fits its own niche and price point, and each aircraft provides a seamless step-up to the next level. Created to maximize the private travel experience, the M-Class line balances
his coworkers’ hearts, with a little sarcastic joke here and there. Fifty-two years after stepping off the bus at Lackland AFB, Lee, with the same sense of humor and sarcasm, is still an Airman at heart. “He has a very dry sense of humor, but that helps when he is interacting with the customers,” said Tanya Mullen, the base operations support customer service clerk and Lee's niece. Performing to the best of his abilities
has been one of Lee’s priorities. Lee explained that whether it's repairing a B52 or engraving a nametag, Lee said that he strives to make every product the best. “It is nice working with him here,” Mullen said. “He always gets everything done on time and to the best of his abilities. The customers are always satisfied with his work. It is nice to have him here as family but also as someone who helped teach me my job. He always helps me whenever he can and gives me advice when I need it.”
Piper Matrix (Piper Aircraft) performance, efficiency and simplicity. About the Piper Matrix The Piper Matrix is a single-engine unpressurized piston that seats six with club seating. It is powered by the Lycoming TIO-540AE2A 350hp engine and has a 213 ktas / 395 km/h max cruise speed and a range of 1,343 nm / 2,487 km. Equipped with the Garmin G1000 avionics suite, the Matrix starts at $939,950 USD.
Tools to Pencils Continued from Page 41 illustrative posters and informational pictures for units and leaders on base. “When I started here, I started on the ground floor,” Lee said. “I had some experience in the Air Force doing artwork by hand. I was a pretty good artist, so it was a pretty good transition from what I was doing to what I do now.” After almost two decades, Lee still roams the halls of Wall Studio doing what he does best: drawing his way into
“It was a job that had to be done,” Lee said. “I've never been in combat, but I can imagine it's the same. When you are faced with a job, you have to do it. I had a sense of duty and thought we might be going to war. We are always going to have Airmen like myself who have a sense of duty and feel like they are doing an important job.”
Safe Landings: Crossing the Line Continued from Page 42 tion and informed him that he missed Taxiway Hotel and had taxied onto the runway. I then instructed him to make a “180” and turn left on Taxiway Hotel. After listening to the recorded transmissions between the Cessna and myself, it is apparent that he did not read back the taxi instructions correctly, and I failed to hear the readback and correct him. Knowing that Runway 06 operations are tricky when it comes to taxiing, I should not have relied on the pilot to follow the preceding aircraft. I believe that by the pilot agreeing to follow the aircraft, it allowed me to relax and miss errors in the readback.
Head to Head with a Snowplow Seasonal deterioration of airport weather conditions increases the need for taking runway condition readings and removing snow. The chance of runway incursions by the associated airport vehicles also increases. In the following report, a PC12 pilot had a face-to-face encounter with a snowplow when it was too late to reject the takeoff. • The field conditions were snow depths of .5 to 1.0 inches and braking action fair to poor. Prior to takeoff, I made a radio call on the CTAF that I was taxiing to Runway 30. I saw a snowplow
on Taxiway A. I did not hear any ground vehicles using the CTAF. I heard a Metroliner transmit on CTAF their intentions of landing Runway 30. We had a brief two-way communication and agreed that I would hold short of Runway 30 on Taxiway B, at the approach end of Runway 30, for the Metroliner landing…. I watched the Metroliner clear Runway 30 then switched my radio to ATC and received my IFR Clearance. I switched back to CTAF and, prior to entering Runway 30, transmitted my intentions for takeoff. Visually checking the final approach path and the runway to be clear of traffic and hearing no traf-
fic on CTAF, I commenced the takeoff. During the takeoff roll, a snowplow entered Runway 30 from the crossing runway. The snowplow turned right, making a 90-degree turn towards me. When I saw the snowplow pull in front of me, I was at rotation speed and continued the takeoff. I would estimate that I crossed over the snowplow by 100 feet vertically and less than 50 feet horizontally. There were no NOTAMs for snow removal that morning. I did not hear any airport personnel utilizing the CTAF.
trainees, watched for forest fires, conducted search and rescue missions, provided disaster relief and emergency transport of people and parts and conducted orientation flights for future pilots. In all, 65 CAP members lost their lives in the line of duty by the end of the war. The Senate passed legislation authorizing the Congressional Gold Medal in
May 2013, with the House following suit a year later. President Barack Obama signed the bill into law May 30. “I salute CAP’s founding members for their legacy of service and sacrifice in protecting the homeland during World War II,” said Maj. Gen. Joe Vazquez, CAP’s national commander. “Now, some 73 years later, CAP’s rich history of service
continues. Modern-day members, nearly 60,000 strong, still perform vital homeland security missions, search and rescue missions and provide emergency response for natural and manmade disasters.” In-depth information about CAP and its World War II missions and members, including those listed above, can be found at www.capgoldmedal.com.
Civil Air Patrol Continued from Page 41 57. They also escorted more than 5,600 convoys and reported 17 floating mines, 36 bodies, 91 ships in distress and 363 survivors in the water. Other pioneering Civil Air Patrol members patrolled the country’s borders by air, vigilant for potential saboteurs. In addition, they towed targets for military
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Quicksilver Aeronautics is especially pleased to report the sale of a Special Light-Sport Aircraft, the Sport S2SE, to a different sort of customer, a war hero. Any aircraft delivery is satisfying to a producer but this one deserves extra attention. “I met Jimmy Aguila recently. He called me to say he wanted a Quicksilver and Sport 2SE SLSA,” said Quicksilver Aeronautics President and CEO, Will Escutia. “Every day I come to work and face the problems and challenges of running a business. However, Jimmy’ s story adds proper perspective to life. Jimmy’ s story captured my attention, and I feel humbled.” Will Escutia sees Aguila as a reallife hero, a man who fought for his convictions. Even after being severely injured, Jimmy wanted to find a path forward, to lead a productive life and do as much good as he could. “I am glad I had the opportunity to meet him,” said Escutia. “We expect to start collaborating very soon.” Quicksilver Aeronautics chose to let Aguila tell his own story. “My name is Jimmy A. Aguila, a former paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division and a Gulf war veteran,” Aguila began. “After my time in active duty, I returned to my home in Puerto Rico and worked with the Puerto Rico electric power authority as a power lineman. When 9/11 happened, I felt the need to return to duty and defend our nation. I enlisted in 2003, and three years later, I was patrolling the streets of Bagdad in search of IEDs or Improvised Explosive Devices. “During my tour of duty, I turned 40 and was having mixed feelings that day, but all was good as I experienced no IED attacks or ambushes.” Then things changed. “Two days later we encountered several IEDs. While we were in process of eliminating them, one of them exploded. Luckily, only our robot suffered, so we had to deploy another. I was very uneasy because the more time you spend working to disarm an IED the more time the enemy has to set up an ambush. “After a while, we eliminated the threat and continued our mission. That’ s when another IED went off right next to my vehicle. I was a gunner
and was blown unconscious. I had firstdegree burns on my face. After a while, I recovered and was taken to the aid station. I was later released. A month later, I was hit again and suffered a concussion. “My third hit came on Christmas day, disabling our vehicle. After that last IED, I was transferred by medevac to Kuwait for abdominal surgery. Further testing showed that I had a ruptured disk in my back and torn my bicep muscle, so I was medically evacuated to Germany “After returning back to the U.S., I was awarded the Purple Heart. I retired in 2009 and had back surgery to insert a rod to hold my spine together and to have my bicep muscle anchored back in place. Being diagnosed with PTSD and a mild traumatic brain injury, I was very scared, and I needed to feel whole again, so I decided to take up flying, a childhood dream. “I set my goals a with the help of my flight Instructor, Mr. Gerardo Torres. I started flying Tecnams, Piper Cubs and even a few Cessna aircraft along the way. Yet it wasn’ t until I flew my friend’ s Quicksilver that I experienced a totally different kind of flying. Unlike the other models, the open cockpit made me feel like I was free. I could feel the wind, smell the ocean, and see dew in the fields on early morning flights. “It has helped me a lot, giving me the encouragement to continue thriving for a better future. “Today I’ m a sport pilot and working on my CFI-S, and I will soon be a proud owner of a Quicksilver SLSA in which I want to take up my brothers-inarms, so they too can benefit from the healing of the soul, as I like to call it, using the power of flight! I would like to thank Will Escutia for working with me to achieve my dreams. I’ m not much of a writer, but I hope this will encourage more veterans to take up flight, especially on a Quicksilver,” concluded Aguila. Quicksilver builds and delivers fully built Sport S2SE models priced at $39,999. Quicksilver is a longtime kit manufacturer and also offers kits both as ELSA and Experimental Amateur Built versions, ensuring a range of affordable price points. See the company’ s recently revised website for more information: www.QuicksilverAircraft.com
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fter a three-year hiatus, the Red Bull Air Race World Championship came back in 2014 with dramatic action. It all started when 12 of the world’s best pilots reunited in February for the season opener in Abu Dhabi. The new rules, which mandated standardization of engines and propellers, were created to level the playing field and to make the action tighter – and they did. Fans were able to see the action at eight locations on three continents. Venues like England’s Ascot Racecourse and the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria completely sold out, and at the race in Gdynia, Poland – the officials had to close access to the beach viewing when they reached the mandated civic limit of 130,000. Now, that’s a crowd! Other interesting venues included two in the USA – both racetracks owned by Bruton Smith; Texas Motor Speedway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway. While the Texas race was exciting and fun – though hot and humid, the Las Vegas race was sidelined by incredibly high winds, which made the pylons unstable and the fans disappointed. This year, the competition was closer than ever and made even small mistakes resulting in penalties much more costly over the season. It was exciting racing right through to the season finale at Red Bull’s home in Spielberg, Austria. In the end, Britain’s Nigel Lamb became only the sixth Champion in Red Bull Air Race World Championship history. At the wire, he beat local hero, Hannes Arch of Austria and Britain’s Paul Bonhomme.
Final Preparation for his Championship Winning Flight. (Photo used by Permission from Red Bull Air Races) By finishing second, Lamb was able to amass enough points – after Hannes Arch ended up in fourth place due to penalties. “It’s just amazing,” said Lamb, “I feel very lucky because I didn’t think that my time was even good enough to get on the podium. It’s an amazing feeling. It’s a great day. It’s an indescribable feeling.”
Nigel Lamb – Red Bull World Champion 2014 Nigel is well known in the Aerobatic Competition and Airshow Worlds. Born in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), he was inspired to become a pilot by his father – a Royal Air Force Fighter Pilot in World War II. Nigel joined the Rhodesian Air Force and became qualified in Jets and Helicopters. Leaving the Air Force in 1980, he settled in England flying for the Marlboro Aerobatic Team.
An eight time British Unlimited Aerobatic Champion, he was a member of the British Team in three World Aerobatic and two Europe Championships. He has also flown in several movies, including a favorite of mine, Dark Blue World. He flew the Spitfire in some pretty incredible scenes in that movie. He also flew a P-51 Mustang in Hart’s War and was the Chief Pilot in Flyboys.
He is one of the few people I know who flies in so many different genres of aviation – from warbirds to jets to helicopters to competition to airshows to movies to Red Bull. That is an interesting career. We congratulate Nigel on his hard fought win – and wish him the best of luck again next year. At this point, we do not know the locations or the rules for 2015. But we are absolutely certain the action should not be missed. World Championship (final): 1. Nigel Lamb (GBR) 62 points, 2. Hannes Arch (AUT) 53, 3. Paul Bonhomme (GBR) 51, 4. Nicolas Ivanoff (FRA) 42, 5. Pete McLeod (CAN) 38, 6. Matt Hall (AUS) 33, 7. Matthias Dolderer (GER) 21, 8. Martin Sonka (CZE) 18, 9. Yoshihide Muroya (JPN) 10, 10. Kirby Chambliss (USA) 7, 11. Peter Besenyei (HUN) 6, 12. Michael Goulian (USA) 3
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TEXTRON AVIATION TEAMS WITH GUARDIAN JET TO MARKET CITATION X ELITE Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, recently announced plans to enter into an exclusive agreement with Connecticut-based Guardian Jet, LLC to market the Citation X Elite business jet. “Guardian is a great addition to the Cessna sales effort for the Citation X Elite due to the company’s global experience with the midsize jet market,” said Brad Thress, senior vice president, Customer Service. “The Citation X Elite
program is unique in the industry and having Guardian now as our sales partner extends our ability to communicate the many benefits the Citation X Elite offers.” The Citation X Elite program sends legacy Citation X aircraft through a complete refurbishment and systems update at the Textron Aviation Service Center in Wichita for customers seeking a low-cost option for owning one of the fastest civil aviation aircraft in the world. Elite package upgrades to the
Citation X include a new Honeywell Primus Elite avionics suite capable of supporting future requirements such as ADS-B, RNP approaches and synthetic vision. Customers also get a graphical weather upgrade, FMS 6.1 upgrade with WAAS/LPV capability, and ADS-B Out. The upgrade also includes an aileron re-gearing to enhance lateral control efficiency in gusty or crosswind conditions, a new exterior paint, refurbished interior, including new crew and passenger seats, a new cabin management system and mon-
HAI WELCOMES NEW MANAGER The Helicopter Association International recently welcomed Charles Visconage to the newly created position of Manager of Marketing. As such, Visconage will be responsible for making sure HAI members are aware of all the products and services available to them from the association. “I’ve always had a strong interest in
aviation, so I’m especially thrilled to be joining HAI,” said Visconage. “The association has so much to offer our members, I’m looking forward to helping them get the most from their membership.” “Charles brings a fresh and innovative approach to HAI marketing, including his expertise in the use of social
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and institutions prepare for and manage projects with private sector partners. He also has substantial experience developing new business for a variety of companies. Visconage is a graduate of the University of Maryland in College Park, Md. He has been a guest lecturer at American University in Washington, D.C.
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NEW MOONEY M10 UNVEILED AT ZHUHAI AIRSHOW – DIESEL EQUIPPED MODELS Continental Motors Group Ltd, an AVIC International Holding Corporation company, congratulates Mooney International on its unveiling of the first Mooney trainer and performance models at the 2014 China Airshow in Zhuhai, China. The new M10 series is equipped with Continental Diesel engines, the M10T with a CD-135 and the M10J with a CD-155, which runs on Chinese Jet Fuel No. 3 as well as many other jet fuels. The Mooney M10T and the M10J fill a market need and reflect innovation at a different level of the fleet mix and these aircraft will prepare students for the high performance M20 series. The M10 series is expected to gain certification and begin deliveries in 2017. ‘CMG congratulates Mooney on its new M10 series aircraft. The Mooney name is synonymous with performance, and no surprise they have again chosen the ideal propulsion solution for this new and exciting market in selecting
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Continental’s CD series. I know pilots will appreciate CD-155’s performance in the M10J. They will also be delighted by the low operating costs of the CD-135 in the M10T and CD-Series’ industry leading reliability record. These aircraft mark a new beginning for Mooney and are an indication of great product innovation coupled with a long history of the companies’ cooperation, both in gasoline and diesel engine equipment,’ said Rhett Ross, Director, Continental Motors Group and Vice President, AVIC International. ‘We designed the all new M10J model with longtime Mooney fans in mind. The M20J helped change general aviation by making flying practical to more people across the U.S. Now, the M10J promises to do the same for the world. Not just in the U.S. but also in China as its general aviation industry quickly develops,’ said Dr. Jerry Chen, Continued on Page 47
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ZULU FLIGHT TRAINING LAUNCHES Continental Motors Group (CMG), has announced the grand opening of Zulu Flight Training (Zulu) in Geneva, Switzerland on Nov. 6, 2014. This is the second location and first international location for Zulu, a dual-site flight training model with a simulator-based curriculum located in convenient, high population centers. CMG has successfully operated its prototype site located in Spanish Fort, Ala. for two years. Like its predecessor, Zulu-Geneva includes a simulator-training center with integrated aviation/pilot store in a city center that feeds pilot trainees to the more remote airfields for the aircraft-based portion of training. Zulu offers a private pilot license and instrument-rating syllabus that utilizes the full motion simulation and scenario-based learning as an integral part of the training. Unlike in an actual airplane, the lessons can be paused to review a topic, and the student can easily be repositioned to repeat a maneuver, resulting in a much more efficient learning environment. Zulu-Geneva specifically tailored the operating model to partner with flight schools and flying clubs in the region, utilizing existing instructors and training aircraft to best benefit the community and students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have found the combination of simulator and aircraft flight training with
specifically tailored training curriculum, available in a convenient location, has greatly increased the frequency and effectiveness of training for our students. This pairing in turn has enabled us to keep our student retention rates greater than 90 percent,â&#x20AC;? says Gloria Liu, General Manager at Zulu Flight Training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zulu Flight Training and Continental Motors aim to offer solutions for the aviation industry that faces challenges of diminishing private pilot population, and ever-increasing aircraft operating costsâ&#x20AC;? continued Liu. Zulu Flight Trainingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s method of private and instrument-rated pilot training in population center facilities, close to where they live, work and study has solved the problem faced by all training organizations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; students abandoning their training after just a few months due to busy schedules and lack of proximity to the airfield. Zulu allows its students to train more frequently with resource centers close to home where they can access instructors and reference materials and supplies. Another key element of the flight training school includes Zulu and/or flight school/flying club partnerowned training aircraft, using Continentalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other products and services, including its successful line of avgas and diesel engines; and its customer focused
package that includes a Continental Gold Standard TSIO-550 G engine with a three or five-year full parts and labor warranty and a 2,200-hour TBO. The M20R Ovation3 features a 310hp Continental Gold standard IO-550 engine and an industry-leading 197 ktas cruise speed. The M10T will fill the need for a new trainer option for new pilots and flight schools everywhere, so pilots can seamlessly move onto Mooneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s M20 series. The M10J, displayed as a fullscale mock-up at the show, is a retractable gear, diesel-powered aircraft. The M10J performance goals include cruise speeds greater than 170 ktas and a range of more than 1,000 nm while maintaining a competitive market price. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; designation alludes to the well-regarded and highly popular M20J also known as the Mooney 201. The M20J is regarded amongst the most fuel-efficient single engine aircraft in its category and has been featured as a leader in efficiency throughout the aviation news industry since its initial release in the 1970s.
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AIRPORT AUTHORITY ADDS NOISE-ABATEMENT COMMUNICATION POSITION Diane Terrill has joined the City of Naples Airport Authority as its communications specialist for noise abatement. The position was created to oversee the noise program for Naples Municipal Airport and includes the responsibilities of responding to the public about aircraft noise concerns; promoting noise-abatement procedures among airport users; assisting with public outreach and communication; and working with the Airport Authority’s Noise Compatibility Committee. Terrill most recently served as manager of Laconia Municipal Airport, a general aviation airport in Gilford, N.H. Built in 1941, the airport serves the needs of pilots flying a range of aircraft: from small, single-engine planes to transatlantic jets. Terrill joined the Laconia Airport Authority in 1990 and served as airport manager since 1999. She developed the airport’s Good Neighbor policy to alleviate noise and traffic issues, increase public awareness
and garner strong community support. The Federal Aviation Administration recognized Terrill for “bold and courageous actions and follow-through at every level of government––local, state, and federal,” resulting in the largest grant in the airport’s history. She also developed a capital improvement plan for Laconia Municipal Airport and helped the airport to become financially self-sufficient. Terrill was 2012-2014 president of the Granite State Airport Management Association, served as a board member and instructor with the Aerospace and Aviation Education Center at Winnipesaukee and served on the boards of the Lakes Region Tourism Association and the Belknap County Economic Development Council. Active in several other professional associations, she has completed training courses with the American Association of Airport Executives. In addition, the Project Management Institute certified Terrill as a
Project Management Professional, which recognizes demonstrated competence in leading and directing project teams. Executive Director Ted Soliday said, “This position demonstrates the Airport Authority’s commitment to noise abatement and communication with airport users, our neighbors and the public. Finding a candidate with Diane’s airport experience and enthusiasm is advantageous not only for the airport but also for the community.” In 2012, the Airport Authority and the Noise Compatibility Committee launched the “Please Fly Safe Fly Quiet” campaign to encourage pilots and aircraft operators to do all they can to minimize aircraft noise. The campaign encourages pilots to observe the airport’s recommended 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. aircraft curfew, as well as to follow recommendations, such as using the full runway length for takeoffs and landings; observing “keepit-high” landing procedures and quieter
departure techniques; adhering to preferred flight paths; and minimizing reverse thrust. Naples Municipal Airport, a certificated air-carrier airport, is home to flight schools, air charter operators, car rental agencies and corporate aviation and nonaviation businesses as well as fire/rescue services, mosquito control, the Collier County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit and other community services. During the 20132014 fiscal year, the airport accommodated 95,120 takeoffs and landings. All funds used for the airport’s operation, maintenance and improvements are generated from activities at the airport or from federal and state grants; the airport receives no property tax dollars. The Florida Department of Transportation values the airport’s economic impact to the community at $283.5 million annually. For more information or updates, visit www.FlyNaples.com.
MANUAL USED BY FLIGHT DIRECTOR GENE KRANZ DURING FIRST MOON LANDING SOLD FOR $91K AT AUCTION An Apollo 11 manual used by Flight Director, Gene Kranz, during first moon landing sold for $91,909, according to Massachusetts-based RR Auction. While at his console in Mission Control throughout the landmark mission, it was a primary resource for coordinating that mission and associated activities both during the flight — and while Armstrong and Aldrin were on the lunar surface, according to Kranz in a letter that accompanied the sale. The 3.25-inches thick three-ring binder with an LM-5 decal affixed to the front cover and a label along the binding, which reads, “Flight Book, Apollo 11. G. F. Kranz.” Sixteen labeled tabs separate the manual for various portions of the mission or spacecraft. Included in the manual are copies of various memos, charts, graphs, and other related materials, many notated by Kranz. Of particular interest is a handwritten “Abort Checklist,” listing six steps, which include: “4. CSM Rescue Status & Advisory 5. Abort Problem – Further
effect.” Lower portion is headed, “Cutoff,” listing six steps, which include: “1. Safe Orbit…3. Rdz Duration – 3 1/2 /5 1/2/ other 4. Status check-all 5. Consummables vs. Rdz Duration.” Also included in the binder is an incredibly detailed flow chart titled, “Abort Sequence Logic,” hand-drawn in pencil by Kranz.
The material included reflected what Kranz had determined most useful to have at his fingertips in order to efficiently and successfully manage those aspects of Apollo 11 that he was responsible for. Each Flight Director’s Flight Book included material mirroring individual needs, as they each had their own diverse backgrounds and knowledge
bases. “What makes this manual so spectacular is that it was used during the descent stage of the lunar module onto the surface of the moon – Kranz using this manual when Armstrong landed Eagle,” said Bobby Livingston, Exec VP at RR Auction. Highlights from the sale include, but are not limited by: Viking Program Biological Instrument, the only flight ready unit on Earth, sold for $55,831. Extremely rare and highly desirable flown oversize fabric American flag, 18 x 12, carried into lunar orbit aboard Apollo 10 in May 1969, sold for $54,412. Exceptionally rare Apollo 15 flown Sieger postal cover, sold for $55,654. Apollo 17: Gene Cernan – flown Lunar Surface Rock Manifest, sold for $49,889.35. The Space and Aviation Autograph and Artifact Auction began on Nov. 13 and ended later that month. More details can be found at www.rrauction.com
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HAI WELCOMES NEW MANAGER OF MARKETING The Helicopter Association International recently welcomed Charles Visconage to the newly created position of Manager of Marketing. As such, Visconage will be responsible for making sure HAI members are aware of all the products and services available to them from the association. “I’ve always had a strong interest in aviation, so I’m especially thrilled to be joining HAI,” said Visconage. “The association has so much to offer our members, I’m looking forward to helping them get the most from their membership.” “Charles brings a fresh and innovative approach to HAI marketing, including his expertise in the use of social media and Internet to effectively expand
HAI’s reach and ability to engage our industry,” said Karen Gebhart, HAI’s vice president of business development. Before joining HAI, Visconage was the communications and marketing manager for the Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3), a leading training provider that helped government agencies and institutions prepare for and manage projects with private sector partners. He also has substantial experience developing new business for a variety of companies. Visconage is a graduate of the University of Maryland in College Park, Md. He has been a guest lecturer at American University in Washington, D.C.
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HONEYWELL NAMES JUSTIN RYAN PRESIDENT OF BENDIXKING Honeywell Aerospace has appointed Justin Ryan president of BendixKing, effective January 2015. Ryan will lead the Albuquerque, New Mexico based Honeywell business as it continues its legacy of delivering innovative, reliable and intuitive avionics to the light aircraft and pilot community. With over 26 years of civilian and military pilot experience, including missions in support of Operation Desert Storm as a Naval Aviator flying the A-6E Intruder and eight years leading strategic growth initiatives within Honeywell, Ryan brings strong business acumen and a pilot’s passion to his new role. “Justin Ryan is a proven leader with a keen understanding of aviation technologies, thorough knowledge of our customers and a comprehensive understanding of the Honeywell and BendixKing’ businesses,” said Brian Sill, president, Business & General Aviation at Honeywell Aerospace. “As a former naval aviator, general aviation pilot, airplane owner and successful business leader, Justin is uniquely qualified to lead BendixKing as it strives to meet the progressive needs of today’s general aircraft owners and pilots.” Ryan joined Honeywell in 2006 as a strategic marketing executive and has
spent the last five years as vice president of the Airbus business segment. During this time, he led the development of the Airbus A350 XWB Extended Mechanical System Perimeter and avionics programs. Ryan also drove Honeywell’s win of the Auxiliary Power System, the Air Management Systems and avionics positions on the Irkut MC-21. He holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Ryan holds commercial, multi-engine, instrument, and glider pilot ratings, and owns a Cessna 210. He has also been a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association since 1993. Ryan’s appointment will continue to bridge the strong technical partnership and product development between BendixKing and Honeywell Aerospace. Most recently the company introduced the AeroVue Integrated Flight Deck, the AeroWave 100 in-flight Internet system, and the KGX 150/130 ADS-B Out Transponder as a commitment to provide cost effective, innovative, cutting edge avionics for the light aircraft operator.
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VAUGHN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF THE 104,000-SQ.-FT. EXPANSION, RENOVATION, AND SOUND ABATEMENTOF THE MAIN CAMPUS IN FLUSHING, N.Y. FAA and PANYNJ-financed noise abatement project paved the way to an extensive renovation and expansion of college established in 1932 and located adjacent to the LaGuardia Airport. The Project Renovation Team Consisted of: Ensign Engineering, Stalco Construction, John Ciardullo Associates, and Graf & Lewent Architects The leadership, faculty, and students of the Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology and the project team of Ensign Engineering, Stalco Construction, John Ciardullo Associates, and Graf & Lewent Architects celebrated the completion of a multi-phase expansion, renovation, and sound abatement project at the College’s main campus in Flushing, N.Y. The event marked the end of a threeyear project that has completely transformed the main campus of the 82-yearold private institution into a cutting edge engineering and technology education hub for more than 1,700 students. Vaughn, a private, four-year college, offers masters, bachelors, and associate degree programs in airport management, engineering, technology, and aviation. The two-day celebrations culminated in the official installation of Dr. Sharon DeVivo as the seventh president and the first female leader in the College’s history. “The Vaughn College’s diverse population of students includes many first-
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LEGENDS OF FLIGHT LANDED IN SAN DIEGO NOVEMBER 1 FOR WORLD'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS HALL OF FAME AND HONORING The International Air & Space Hall of Fame Induction Celebration inducted its Distinguished Class of 2014 on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, in the San Diego Air & Space Museum’s Pavilion of Flight. Guests from around the world joined the honorees for a spectacular evening of fun and extraordinary recognition, as each attendee was offered an experiential peek into the lives of these air and space legends. Since 1963 the International Air & Space Hall of Fame has honored more than 200 of the world’s most significant aviation pilots, crewmembers, visionaries, inventors, aerospace engineers, business leaders, preservationists, designers and space pioneers. This year’s Distinguished Class of 2014: Joe Engle, astronaut, space shuttle commander and famed X-15 rocket plane test pilot; Fitz Fulton, test pilot on the XB70 Supersonic Bomber/B-58 Hustler, Blackbird pilot, considered one of the greatest test pilots of all time; Bill Boeing, Jr., influential preservationist of air and space history; retired Marine General and aviator John (Jack) R. Dailey, director of
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cants; Roger Schaufele, innovative aircraft engineer and designer and Bessie Coleman, first African American woman to earn her pilot’s license. Each honoree or event is selected for their qualitative achievements and historic contributions to aviation, space or
aerospace innovation or expanding the public’s aviation and space awareness to the world. Their individual contributions are prime examples of endurance and the adventurous exploring spirit in the pursuit of knowledge and scientific advancement to benefit the world. The International Air & Space Hall of Fame is the most prestigious induction in the world and composed of hundreds of air and space pilots, engineers, inventors and innovators, along with adventurers, scientists and industry leaders. NASA Mercury, Gemini and Apollo astronauts and Russian cosmonauts are honored in the Hall of Fame, plus famous flying pioneers such as the Wright brothers, Charles Lindbergh and Chuck Yeager. Notable inductees include Igor Sikorsky, Wernher von Braun, Jack Northrop, William Boeing, Sr., Reuben H. Fleet, Glenn Curtiss, Walter Zable Sr., Fran Bera, Wally Schirra, Bill Anders, Jim Lovell, T. Claude Ryan, Jimmy Doolittle, Frederick Rohr, Waldo Waterman and many others. See the following link: www.sandiegoairandspace.us
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Continued from Page 50 sufficient acoustical insulation, and the engine-testing building, where the noise protection is provided individually. Vaughn College was originally established in 1932 in Newark, N.J. and moved to its current location in 1941. The Queens, N.Y. site provided easy access to LaGuardia Airport, which is situated across the Grand Central Parkway. Continued expansion of the airport resulted in one of its new runways terminating just 200 feet away from the school, which, along with low-flying airplanes, increased the noise level to the point of interfering with educational activities. The design and construction team included Ensign Engineering, which served as construction manager; architect John Ciardullo Associates; general contractor Stalco Construction, civil engineer Langan Engineering and Environmental Services; mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineer DVL Consulting Engineers; and acoustical consultant Peter George Associates. In addition, Graf & Lewent Architects designed several interior spaces within the renovated main building.
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YOUTH AEROBATIC CAMP Both in Canada and the U.S., tailwheel and aerobatic flying is becoming a dying skill. Young aspiring pilots are on a timeline to obtain their Private Pilot license, Commercial Pilot certificate, Multi-engine Rating, IFR Rating and then build the flying time needed to obtain their Airline Transport Pilot’s license. Preferably, all of this training and flying needed to be done ‘yesterday,’ as airline jobs are waiting and getting hired first is important, as seniority counts. Training for tailwheel or aerobatic endorsements may be perceived as a nuisance and waste of money that can be used for another ‘time building’ flight, but what is the result of this rush to build flying time versus skill? Canadian Flight Centre (CFC) hires pilots on a regular basis, and operators there cringe when their selection of resumes is limited to solar-powered Cessna 152-only (flying exclusively during daylight and severe clear conditions) ‘commercial’ pilots with no extra skills. Frequently, their cross-country skills are limited to simply flying the same 50-mile cross-country multiple times! The business owner smiles when he sees 10,000 hour airline pilots regularly coming through the door of his school to jump back in the Citabria to do upset training they never learned in the first place. Maybe aerobatics is not for everyone, but the agile taildragger is a stickand-rudder challenge that every pilot can learn from. It is also a lot of fun landing on the remote mountain grass strips that
April 25, 2015. During this week, participants will be able to have either a tailwheel or a basic aerobatic course completed. Training takes place out of Boundary Bay airport, Vancouver, B.C. If the forecasted weather becomes an issue, training might be relocated to CFC’s base in Kamloops, B.C or date changed––all in coordination with the registered participants. CFC has space for RV parking and/or for camping and can give contacts for local motels that are both affordable and convenient for students.
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CIRCUMNAVIGATING CANADA Jack Dekens got his VFR Private Pilot’s License at age 58 for one major purpose: he wanted to circumnavigate Canada. For Jack, it was the ultimate cross country flight and an adventure he had dreamed about for many years. He made up for his limited flight hours with thorough planning. Since avgas is hard to find up north, he called every airport he planned to visit to make sure he would be able to refuel. Though he was heading north as a tourist, he did not fill his suitcase with colorful shirts but selected survival gear and provisions. He purchased a 1975 172M Skyhawk, removed all but one seat, replaced the engine with a factory-new installation and bought a new prop.
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Knowing he could use some extra horsepower in the mountains and that he needed to make his fuel burn as efficient as possible, he also installed a Power Flow Tuned Exhaust System. There were long legs on the flight, especially above the Arctic Circle, where he was really happy to have the benefits of a Tuned Exhaust. He practiced a lot of landings on grass and gravel strips, did a lot flying over the clouds, got his night flying endorsement and purchased a satellite phone, so he could file flight plans up north (a requirement since the arctic is a military zone). He carried five Jerry cans of fuel and used a special funnel to filter out impurities. Since he knew that magnetic compasses can swing wildly up north, he also
Ladies are encouraged to join the ever growing community of women in aviation. In the spring of 2015, for one week, Canadian Flight Centre and Anna Serbinenko extend this unique training opportunity to young pilots from anywhere in North America and beyond. For seven days, CFC’s Citabria and Super Decathlon will be continuously in the air, with experienced instructors, training young people in tailwheel and aerobatic skills. This ‘boot camp’ approach counts towards private or commercial TC and FAA license training. The camp is open to private and commercial student pilots or anyone who wants to take their flying skills to the next level, from April 20 to
Canadian Flight Centre was established in 1979. Since then, more than 3,000 pilots from more than 20 countries have successfully trained with them. Graduates of Canadian Flight Centre are currently working at airlines around the world. Today, they train ‘from tailwheel to turbine’––with a big variety of courses and aircraft ––and offer pilot training in two locations: Boundary Bay – Vancouver, B.C. and Kamloops, B.C. More about CFC: www.cfc.aero Anna Serbinenko is a class 1 airplane and class 1 aerobatic instructor. She is also the only female aerobatic performer in Canada. Her passion for flying lifts her away from the daily routine into the sky with a three-dimensional freedom. The one she calls ‘Sky Dancing.’ More about Anna and her airshow schedule: www.annaserbinenko.com
POWER FLOW EQUIPPED SKYHAWK relied on GPS, and it served him well. Departing from Vancouver, B.C., Jack flew clockwise around the country. The trip took 30 days, covered nearly 10,000 miles and consumed $6,000 worth of fuel. This included the quantities of avgas he had made special arrangements to have pre-positioned at northern strips that normally offer only Jet A. Along the way, he visited Frobisher Bay, Resolute Bay, Iqaluit, and Pond Inlet on Baffin Island. It was the west coast and the northern islands that most intrigued him on the trip. He made the journey in July, though he now believes it might have been a little easier in August when there was less snow up north. His hope on returning was that he be able to take his five girls flying and
maybe instill in them some of his own sense of adventure. Jack’s daughter, Louise Chapman, interviewed her father after his adventure and wrote up a description of his preparations and experiences during the flight, which can be accessed through this link: www.wildopajack.blogspot.ca/2014_09_ 01_archive.html.
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THE HONDAJET MAKES ITS FIRST VISIT Banyan Air Service, the newest dealer in the HondaJet sales and service network, recently welcomed the HondaJet to its facility at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) for demonstration flights of the world’s most advanced light jet. The HondaJet arrived on Friday, Oct. 24 following the National Business Aviation Association’s Convention and Exhibition in Orlando and stayed throughout the weekend providing demonstration flights for customers. “Seeing the HondaJet land at FXE was a very exciting time for both the Banyan team and our customers. Hearing
the comments about this very sleek, efficient light jet and participating in a flight during this demonstration tour is definitely a highlight of my career,” said Don Campion, president of Banyan. The visit of the first production HondaJet to HondaJet Southeast is part of a North American demonstration tour that started in September and has included stops at locations in several cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The HondaJet is in the final phase of certification testing with the Federal Aviation Administration. The optimum Over-the-Wing Engine Mount (OTWEM) configuration of the
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unique hydraulic pump system uses a fast and quiet, fan-cooled LEESON 1,800 rpm motor available in 2 h.p to 10 h.p., depending on the size and weight of your door. Schweiss doesn’t use undersized motors that can get hot and burn out. Big doors are a large moving end or sidewall. Two powerful cylinders carry the entire weight of the door. Schweiss cylinders won’t bend, break or bow. Another important feature that you won’t find on other hydraulic doors is the recent introduction of spherical bearings. These bearings are located between the teardrop area and cylinder plate at each end of the doors’ cylinders––a perfect answer to a safer, stronger and longer-lasting door. Schweiss hydraulic door “addedstrength” frames have double end hinges and more hinges per door, which means they don’t have to support as much weight per hinge. For more information on hydraulic door backup systems, call Schweiss Doors at 800/746-8273 or visit our website at www.schweissdoors.com
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QUAD CITIES ULTRALIGHT AIRCRAFT CORP. CEO DAVE GOULET PASSES AWAY By EAA Staff
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AA and the ultralight community are mourning the loss of David L. “Dave” Goulet, CEO of Quad City Ultralight Aircraft Corp. located in Moline, Ill., who passed away Nov. 13, after a brief bout with cancer. He was 68. The Quad City Challenger introduced in 1983 is one of the most popular ultralight/lightplanes with more than 3,500 aircraft kits in various configurations produced and flying today. Goulet led the company from the start, which made Quad City Ultralight Aircraft Corp.
the oldest ultralight company still under the same continuous management. Goulet, EAA 167786, served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969, was an avid aviator, and a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Goulet is survived by his wife, Sandy, three sons, and numerous grandchildren.
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AAHS 2015 ANNUAL MEETING A Day to Share Flying, Fun and History The American Aviation Historical Society welcomes members and guests to the AAHS Annual Meeting, Saturday Feb. 7 for the sharing of aviation history, both personal and global. The day abounds with aviation experiences you’ll not want to miss, including a fly-in, restoration workshop, a gourmet lunch, speaker program and historic aircraft tour. The Annual Meeting event starts with a vintage fly-in, in partnership with the Antique Aircraft Association and the International Stinson Club. Flabob’s grass runway will afford many great photo opportunities of tail draggers landing on one of the few remaining grass strips in Southern California. Sipping coffee and munching donuts, listen in to the experiences of several high school students completing the restoration of a historic Stinson 108, and meet John Underwood, author of The Stinsons and several articles on the Stinson Aircraft Company. Over a gourmet lunch, hear a close up and personal view of American aviation legend, Jimmy Doolittle, as witnessed and recorded by Jonna Doolittle Hoppes, Jimmy’s granddaughter. Jonna, an accomplished author and speaker, shares stories and history of her “Granny and Gramps Doolittle” from her perspective, focusing not just on the many aviation firsts of Jimmy Doolittle’s career, but also of the longtime partnership he shared with his wife, Joe. Jonna documents an extensive history of the Doolittles in her book,
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Wait, There’s More! Free raffles of rare aviation items, book sales, vintage aircraft ride opportunities, for just $45 per member! (Nonmembers $65). Join AAHS and receive $20 off admission! Walk around one of the oldest still-operating airports in California, that houses both EAA Chapter 1, and headquarters for the QuietBirdmen. Many antique aircraft such as the DC-3 “Flabob Express” and the Tom Wathen Aviation High School center all call Flabob home. Give the Gift of History this Christmas, and Enjoy Great Aviation History All Year with the award-winning AAHS Journal! To register, visit www.aahsonline.org or leave a message at 714/5494818 or 909/297-6688.
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VAN RIPER JOINS BANYAN’S HONDAJET SALES TEAM Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) recently selected Robert “Bob” Van Riper as sales manager for HondaJet Southeast. Van Riper is responsible for HondaJet sales for an eight-state territory that includes Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, and South Carolina. “We are extremely pleased that Bob has joined the Banyan team as the southeast sales manager,” says Michael O’Keeffe, Banyan’s Senior VP of Aircraft Sales. “He offers a wealth of knowledge about the HondaJet, and he will be instrumental in Banyan’s success in HondaJet sales.”
Van Riper attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and earned a BS Degree in Aviation Maintenance Management and an AS Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology. He also attended Troy University where he earned a Master of Science Degree in Management. His FAA ratings include Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification for airplanes and helicopters and an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate. In addition, he served 12 years on active duty in the United States Navy as an Officer and Naval Aviator. After completing eight years in the Navy Reserve, he retired at the rank of Commander.
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BOLD ALLIGATOR Left: Two SH-60S from the United States Navy HSC-5 “World Famous Nightdippers” land at Fort Story Right: An HSC-5 “World Famous Nightdippers” SH-60S Helicopter is about to takeoff from NAS Norfolk for an early morning sortie to the Royal Netherlands HNLMS Johan de Witt during operation Bold Alligator 2014. (Mike Heilman)
A Royal Netherlands Eurocopter AS532U2 Super Puma Cougar is being readied in the hanger bay of the HNLMS Johan de Witt during operation Bold Alligator 2014. (Mike Heilman)
The FRISC (Fast Raiding Interception Security Craft) of the Royal Netherlands Navy with Royal Netherlands Marines operating near the HNLMS Johan de Witt during Operation Bold Alligator. (Mike Heilman) An MH-53E in hanger bay of the United States Navy ship USS Arlington. The Arlington can carry four CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters or a mix of Marine Corps and Navy rotary aircraft including the MV-22 Osprey. (Mike Heilman) Continued from Page 17 also control all the aircraft involved in the amphibious operations from the landing and surface craft to the rotary aircraft. We can land anything in Navy and Marine Corp. inventory of the rotary aircraft on our flight deck.” The flight deck of the Arlington is much larger than that of the Johan de Witt and allows for up to four MH-60s to land at once. The Arlington can support a variety of rotary winged aircraft including the MH53E Super Stallion, MV-22 Osprey, CH-46 Sea Knights and AH-1 Sea Cobra. The 21,000 square- foot flight deck can support three MV-22 Ospreys at one time. The USS Arlington had four CH-53E from HMH464 Heavy Helicopter Squadron detached to the ship during the Bold Alligator exercise. The CH-53E is designed to carry troops and equipment ship-to-shore during amphibious operations. Managing all the air assets movement for the entire amphibious task force during operation Bold Alligator fell under the control of Tactical Air Control
Squadron Two Two (TACRON 22). TACRON 22 Commander, Jim Zoulias, explains their role “Tactical Air Control Squadron is the name of our unit and essentially what we do is provide Air, Command, and Control for the amphibious forces afloat for the Navy and Marine Corps team. We get our roots in World War II when Marines landing ashore had air support coming from sea and land. They needed somebody to coordinate that air and that is where we got our genus. “ Commander Zoulias explained more on the unit’s mission. “When you talk about our mission and what air control means, the three main components of our mission are: first, tactical control of aircraft; those are air traffic controllers. Second, plans and support, that is, that which goes into making the flight schedule for the amphibious ready group. The third component is our expeditionary capability that supports Marines ashore. This group supports air operations ashore by controlling aircraft in and out of land-
ing zones.” Zoulias summed up the unit’s role “If it moves in the air around the amphibious ready group, Fix wing, rotary wing, UAV, we have something to do with the planning, air space control and communications of those assets.” TACRON 22 is manned for two detachments of about 35 members each. One detachment is always deployed or getting ready to deploy. When the unit is deployed, it will be based on one of the Assault ships in amphibious task force. There are two East Coast squadrons and two West Coast. Zoulias explains who is part of the squadron: “All of the members are winged aviators, rather they are pilots or Naval Flight Officers (NFO). We get folks from all communities in our wardroom. We have helicopter pilots, E-6 pilots and NFOs, E-2 pilots and VFA fighter guys. We also have two Marine Corps aviators assigned to our unit, one Cobra helicopter pilot and an F/A-18 pilot.” The squadron prides itself on the professionalism and experience of the
group. The unit’s Executive Officer, Jose Garza, explains how the training in Bold Alligator leads to real world missions “I was on board the Essex, and we were heading down to the Philippines to do an exercise. A day prior to us getting into Subic Bay there was a big mudslide in the Philippines, so we got reassigned. We moved to the other side of the island and provided water and food with the Marine MH-53s that were there. Doing that support on a day’s notice is what we do as one of our core missions. You never know when a disaster is going to happen, but we are ready for that mission.” Brigadier General Coffman summed the 2014 Bold Alligator exercise “Like anything in life, you have to practice. We are practicing our trade, practicing naval amphibious operations. You have to experiment with new technologies or new ways of doing business. Like in any business, you have to evolve with the times, evolve with the challenges and evolve with the threats.”
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AIRCRAFT EXEMPTION PROGRAM
Associated Sales Tax Consultants’ Aircraft Exemption Program is designed to help taxpayers legally avoid California sales and use taxes on the purchase of aircraft. Moreover, by engaging our firm to assist you throughout the exemption process, you can save between
Our guarantee:
8.25% and 10.25% of the purchase price of your aircraft. Throughout the company’s 30-year history of sales and use tax representa-
Pay no California sales or use tax.
tion, our program has been 100% successful when we were retained before the aircraft pur-
chase. Our success in lowering or eliminating the tax is substantial, even if we are retained after the purchase. ASTC’s experts have prevailed in securing tax adjustments and/or refunds with of an average savings to our clients of over $62,000 or 80.1% of the tax liability as originally proposed by the state. We will work as a team with you and your staff, tailor every engagement to fit the unique needs of your situation, while maintaining compliance with the sales and use tax law. We shield you from the intense scrutinizing and burden of dealing with the tax auditor yourself.
Associated Sales Tax Consultants chairman and CEO Joseph F. Micallef has 40 years experience in the specialized field of taxation ... 10 years as a government tax auditor and 30 years as a business professional, California Courts-qualified tax expert and legislative taxpayer advocate. A private pilot since 1985, Mr. Micallef is a pioneer in the field of aviation taxation having personally trained and supervised many of the self-proclaimed pre-eminent experts in the industry.
(::6*0(;,+ :(3,: ;(? *65:<3;(5;: 05* / 9700 BUSINESS PARK DRIVE, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95827 T / WWW.AIRCRAFTEXEMPTION.COM / INFO@AIRCRAFTEXEMPTION.COM “Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the exceptional service you personally, and ASTC generally, have provided to the I2 Group, LLC. Through your extraordinary proactive, thorough and persistent efforts, we were able to avoid an improper tax circumstance from California tax authorities. Their non-responsive, delaying, and non-cooperative conduct was working! That is until ASTC stepped in. Your exceptional knowledge of the law, their own internal processes and pursuant facts saved us tens of thousands of dollars of excessive and improper tax. Our sincere thanks for a job well done.” – John Iffland, Partner, The I2 Group, LLC
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