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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. STATUS OF UPCOMING AVIATION EVENTS Cancellations have been noted according to the latest reports at milavia.net and other research. If an event is postponed, check the event under the new date. This Calendar includes only the information available by our press date, Friday, June 5. Please confirm the status of an event before attending.
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Q Morristown, NJ: Airpower History Tour. ALL TOURS CANCELED Q Chino, CA: Kilroy Coffee Klatch. CANCELED Q Woods Cross, UT: Skypark Aviation Festival. CANCELED Q Reading, PA: WWII Weekend. POSTPOSED TO JULY 31-AUG. 2 Q Salinas, CA: California Int’l. Airshow. CANCELED Q No. Wildwood, NJ: Wildwood Airshow. CANCELED Q Atlanta, GA: Good Neighbor Day PDK Airshow. CANCELED Q Bryant, AR: Wings over Bryant Airshow. POSTPONED TO AUG. 8 Q Columbus, IN: Aviation Day 2020. CANCELED Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Mt. Clemens, MI: Selfridge ANGB Open House. CANCELED Q Indiana, PA: Jimmy Stewart Airshow. CANCELED Q Bolingbrook, IL: Cavalcade of Planes. CANCELED Q North Bay, Ont.: Armed Forces Day. CANCELED Q Toughkenamon, PA: Summerfest. POSTPONED TO AUG. 28-30 Q West Milford, NJ: Greenwood Lake Air Show. CANCELED Q Galveston, TX: Galveston Island 150 Air Race. POSTPONED TO JULY 11 Q Wasilla, AK: Wings over Wasilla Airshow & Fly-In, Wasilla Airport, cityofwasilla.com. Q Ocean City, MD: OC Air Show. CANCELED Q Eau Claire, WI: Chippewa Valley Air Show. CANCELED Q Knob Noster, MO: Whiteman AFB Wings over Whiteman. CANCELED Q Ontario, Can.: Canadian Armed Forces Days. CANCELED Q Lock Haven, PA: Sentimental Journey Fly-In. CANCELED Q Moses Lake, WA: Moses Lake Air Show. CANCELED Q Zionsville, IN: CAF Wings over Indy, Pancake Breakfast 7:30 a.m., Indianapolis Executive Airport, wingsoverindy.com. Q Virginia Beach, VA: Military Aviation Museum Flying Proms. CANCELED Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In. CANCELED Q Petaluma, CA: Historic Airplane Appreciation Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Petaluma Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404. Q Millington, TN: Midsouth Airshow. CANCELED Q Youngstown, OH: Thunder over the Valley. CANCELED Q Manitoba, Canada: Manitoba Air Show. CANCELED Q No. Kingstown, RI: Rhode Island Open House/Air Show. CANCELED Q Tumwater, WA: Olympic Air Show. POSTPONED TO FALL Q Columbia, CA: Father’s Day Fly-In. CANCELED Q Santa Rosa, CA: Open Cockpit Weekend. CANCELED Q Napa, CA: Vintage Aircraft Display. CANCELED Q Canby, MN: Father’s Day Air Show. CANCELED Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display. CANCELED Q Oakland, CA: Open Cockpit Day. CANCELED Q St. Thomas, Ont.:Great Lakes Int’l. Air Show. CANCELED Q Carson City, NV: Carson City Airport Open House. CANCELED Q Ontario, OR: KONO Air Faire. CANCELED Q Ogden, UT: Hill AFB Air Show. CANCELED Q Dayton, OH: Vectren Dayton Air Show. POSTPONED TBA Q Evansville, IN: ShrinersFest Air Show. CANCELED Q Valdez, AK: Valdez Fly-In, various times, Valdez Pioneer Field, (907) 835-8244, valdezflyin.com. TO BE CONFIRMED Q Battle Creek, MI: Field of Flight Air Show. CANCELED Q St. Louis, MO: Fair Saint Louis. CANCELED Q Traverse City, MI: National Cherry Festival. CANCELED Q Dubuque, IA: Air Show & Fireworks. POSTPONED TO AUG. 22 Q Addison, TX: Kaboom Town Air Show. CANCELED Q Tyler, TX: Thunder over Cedar Creek Lake Airshow, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., (903) 347-8426, tocclairshow.com. Q Chino, CA: Living History Flying Day, 9 a.m. to noon, Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-7576. Q Racine, WI: Thunder over North Beach. CANCELED Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Tyler, TX: Warbird Expo Weekend, Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, (903) 526-1945, b17texasraiders.org.
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ere at In Flight USA, we have the pleasure of learning about many different kinds of businesses in the aviation space. Many of our staff and readers have fond memories of building model airplanes with their dads or grandfathers. Even more aviation enthusiasts have seen large-scale replicas at their favorite air museums and monuments. This month, we have the pleasure of featuring a business that serves both niches. Digital Designs, an Arizona-based company headed by Jamie Johnston, offers many different model airplane kits and has commissioned hundreds of full-scale aircraft replicas, using real aircraft parts and materials. Here is the Digital Designs story. In Flight USA: How long have you been in business? Digital Designs: The company started in 1994. Our original intention was science fair kits. The company started by accident. I have a background in medicine. I used to work in radiology in hos-
The entrance to Constellation Ice Cream in Denver. pitals and had my own company. I sold that company and was looking for something to do. I was going to do contract work as a paralegal, but then I looked into business financing and planning. In one
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of my classes, I had to write a business plan, and I had all these kits around that had accumulated over the years. I chose to write about a hobby shop for my business plan. It was a great business at that
time because a lot of parts were still manufactured here in the United States. I went to a museum convention where someone asked me to build a replica of the Wright Flyer through reverse engineering. They were so happy with us that they bought a few more replicas and some products for the kids. This put us into a new business. There are not many companies that create these full-size replicas. That is how we fell into this. We try to make our planes as accurate as possible and use a lot of authentic parts. IF USA: What is your aviation background? DD: I am a biomedical engineer by trade. I have a background in nursing, psychology, and used to be an EMT. I came to this from the perspective of a hobby. I have always liked planes. I do not like making toys. I spend most of my time researching data and blueprints. Our specialty is WWI and pre-WWI-ear aircraft. I have always been fascinated with that part of history. Continued on Page 21
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By Annamarie Buonocore Story Begins on Page 4
NEWS Basic Med Marks Third Anniversary..........................................................8 Petitions Urge FCC To Rescind Ligado Network Approval By Dan Namowitz, AOPA ....................................................................11 Industry Groups Urge SFAR Extension By Amelia Walsh, AOPA ......................................................................13 Boeing-Built X-37B Launches for U.S. Space Force ............................26 EAA AirVenture Legacy Tributes Now Available....................................27 NAHF Postpones 2020 Enshrinement Ceremony ................................32 First SkyCourier Twin Utility Turbo Takes Flight ....................................33 GAMA Publishes First Quarter 2020 Billings Report............................36 IADA Names Erika Ingle Director of Operations ..................................38 Textron Awarded Contract With U.S. Customs ......................................39 Arizona Type Ratings is Up and Flying ..................................................42 Goodies & Gadgets: Father’s Day Ideas from Aircraft Spruce ..........46 Summer Dates Set for FAA UAS Symposium........................................47
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Editorial: Test Dummy By Ed Downs ..................................................................6 Editorial: The Moral of Meigs By Mark Baker, AOPA President and CEO ..........................8
America’s Return To Launching Its Own Astronauts By Larry E. Nazimek ......................................................14 A Passion for Helpting and Leading: AF Surgeon General and Nurse By Staff Sgt. Jeremy L. Mosier ........................................17 GA Manufacturers Prepare to Ramp Up By Thomas B. Haines, AOPA ..........................................18 ZeroAvia Has Big Plans for Aviation By Annamarie Buonocore ..............................................24
COLUMNS Flying With Faber: Another Month of Confinement and Cooking By Stuart J. Faber ............................................................29 Homebuilder’s Workshop: Spiraling But Not Out of Control By Ed Wischmeyer ..........................................................29 Safe Landings: A Day In the Life of a Maintainer ....................................................................................40
DEPARTMENTS Calendar of Events ..........................................................3 Classifieds ......................................................................48 Index of Advertisers ......................................................50
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TEST DUMMY
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would be fun, if open. They were, but again with risk management in play. With well thought out and well-executed precautions, we had a fine meal in wonderful surroundings. Once again, potential danger was mitigated through use of risk management techniques. The test dummies win again! But risk management is nothing new to aviators. Let’s be frank, flying is not inherently safe. Our species is very poorly designed for vertical and horizontal deceleration forces. Just stepping off an unseen curb or walking into a glass door that you thought was open can result in serious injuries. Such injurious events take place at only 2 to 3 mph. So, our big brain invented the airplane, which travels a very high speeds (a potential for very high horizontal decelerations forces), flies at high altitudes (a potential for very high vertical deceleration forces) and, just to prove how brave we are, we fill it with highly flammable fluid and light that fluid on fire in the name of producing the power needed to create this combination of potential dangers. How is that for a sales pitch! But early in the flying game, the big brains (pilots, not politicians) took a close look at flying as it matured and considered the various situations which could lead to a dangerous outcome. They began to list the kinds of problems inherent to flying and then applied common sense, not just regulations and speculation, to mitigate the potential of risk. For those readers who are earning a pilot certificate, or perhaps working on and upgrade, take note, because the definition of “Risk Management” is in the question database of every FAA exam. As a part of the FAA’s psychology of flying program, known as Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM), risk management is defined as situational awareness, problem recognition and the use of common sense. The concept is simple, mitigate the risk, and you avoid the hazard. Too bad our politicians and medical experts haven’t read the ADM chapter, but it is not uncommon for one technical discipline to completely ignore the findings of another technical discipline. Remember what the TV comedy “Big Bang” Sheldon character thought of geologist… funny, but too often true. Aviation is now starting to “kick the tires and light the fires” as we come out of the COVID19 crisis. But many political and medical opinions are in play that claim no recovContinued on Page 9
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Q Tacoma, WA: Freedom Fair Air Show. CANCELED Q Gig Harbor, WA: Wings & Wheels. POSTPONED TO SEPT. 12-13 Q Pierre, SD: Let Freedom Fly Int’l. Air Show. CANCELED Q Mansfield, OH: Mansfield Airport Day. CANCELED Q Chino, CA: Kilroy Coffee Klatch, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-7576. Q Pensacola Beach, FL: Pensacola Beach Air Show, various times/events & “Blue Angels Show” Sat. noon, visitpensacolabeach.com. Q Geneseo, NY: National Warplane Museum-Geneseo Airshow. CANCELED Q Galveston, TX: Galveston Island 150 Air Race/Bi-Plane Fly-In, Scholes Int’l. Airport, (409) 797-3590, galvestonairport.com. Q Goshen, IN: America’s Freedom Fest. CANCELED Q Truckee, CA: Truckee Tahoe AirShow. POSTPONED TO MID-SEPT. Q Hot Springs, VA: Wngs & Wheels Bath County. CANCELED Q Joseph, OR: Wallowa County Fly-In. CANCELED Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, markstar@garlic.com. Q Anchorage, AK: Arctic Thunder Air Show, parking opens 7:30 a.m., JB Elmendorf-Richardson, arcticthunderopenhouse.com. Q Siren, WI: Gandy Dancer Fly-In/Drive-In. CANCELED Q Petaluma, CA: Historic Airplane Appreciation Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Petaluma Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404. Q Chino, CA: Special Presentation “Wrong Way Corrigan,” 9 a.m. to noon, Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-7576. Q Klamath Falls, OR: Exercise Sentry Eagle Open House. CANCELED Q Duluth, MN: Duluth Air & Aviation Expo. CANCELED Q Eden Prairie, MN: AirExpo. CANCELED Q O’Neill, NE: Nebraska State Airshow, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., O’Neill Municipal Airport, (402) 336-3377, nebraskaaviationcouncil.org. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery Field, (619) 301-2530. Q Oshkosh, WI: EAA AirVenture. CANCELED Q Cheyenne, WY: Cheyenne Frontier Days. CANCELED Q Johnson City, NY: Greater Binghamton Air Show. CANCELED Q Beaufort, SC: Water Festival & Air Show. CANCELED Q Terre Haute, IN: TBM Avenger Salute to Veterans. CANCELED Q Rapid City, SD: Ellsworth AFB Air Show. CANCELED Q Milwaukee, WI: Milwaukee Air & Water Show. CANCELED Q Pasco, WA: HAPO Over the River Airshow. CANCELED Q Vancouver, BC: Snowbirds Display. CANCELED Q Reading, PA: Mid-Atlantic WWII Weekend “Gathering of Warbirds,” gates 8:30 a.m., Reading Regional Airport, (610) 372-7333, maam.org. TO BE CONFIRMED Q Seattle, WA: Seafair Boeing Air Show. CANCELED
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NATA President & CEO Tim Obitts and National Business Aviation Association President & CEO Ed Bolen have sent several letters to the editor speaking out against inaccurate representations of the Air Charter industry in response to recent articles by Bloomberg and CNBC. While the authors of the Bloomberg article did include a few of the points in reference to the steep declin”e in business for our industry and the reality that most of our members are small businesses, both articles failed to highlight the immense importance of the jobs and, even more so, the people represented by business aviation. In the letters to the editor, NATA and NBAA emphasized why it is so critical for aviation businesses to be included in relief programs.
Business aviation supports more than one million jobs and $247 billion in economic activity in the U.S. alone, as well as providing important infrastructure to empower other essential businesses everywhere. As our country grapples with the COVID-19 crisis, charter airplanes are flying medicines, specimens, testing supplies, medical personnel and patients in need of specialized care (including patients with compromised immune systems), repatriation flights, and other critical missions. In fact, members from all sectors of business aviation are doing their part to support their employees, customers, communities, and country. For more information, visit the NATA website at www.nata.aero or the NBAA website at www.nbaa.org.
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AOPA President and CEO he Continental United States spans nearly 2,500 miles from New York to Los Angeles and is home to 1.9 billion acres of land. Railways, highways, and waterways are vast systems of infrastructure that connect these miles and our country, bringing us a little closer together. And while these all play important roles in the national economy, it’s often the local airport that serves as a community’s most powerful asset. Unfortunately, it also tends to be the most undervalued and unappreciated. To the average person, an airport isn’t much more than a strip of asphalt and some buildings. It’s a means to an end, taking us from Point A to Point B. There are more than 5,000 public-use airports in the United States, but most people are only familiar with the major ones such as Los Angeles International, Chicago O’Hare, or Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta – the ones that get the press, serve the most passengers, and generate the big money. But these international hubs are just a tiny slice of our airport ecosystem. In fact, most of our nation’s airports are private – about 15,000. And even
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In Flight USA Celebrating 36Years
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ast month marked the third anniversary of the BasicMed program, and for thousands of general aviation pilots flying under the program’s medical privileges, it has been a resounding success. BasicMed, which officially began on May 1, 2017, continues to grow in popularity and to date, nearly 56,000 aviators have received a certificate of completion and are flying safely and with more knowledge about their health and well-being than ever before. Under the FAR Part 68 medical rule, pilots can fly aircraft authorized to carry up to six occupants with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of no more than 6,000 pounds. Pilots can fly up to 250 knots indicated airspeed and up to 18,000 feet msl. But before hitting the skies,
Losing Just One GA Airport is Still One Too Many though many of us may never land at one of these rural airfields, having them depicted on our charts and sectionals is a big relief for GA pilots in cases of emergencies. We’ve also seen an uptick in the number of privately owned airports over the years, showing a commitment to GA flying. While you’d be hard-pressed to find a pilot who doesn’t find value in his or her local airport, the same can’t always be said for the nonflying community. Unfortunately, public perception of airports lying outside the major Class B and C airspace isn’t always favorable, and many elected officials view the airport property as just a revenue generator or a future shopping plaza. Far too many communities sit unaware of all the benefits their local airports provide – and even worse, some brush them aside as playgrounds for the wealthy. Pilots, airport managers, aircraft owners, advocates, and enthusiasts understand that the airport is more than it appears. It’s a lifeline for rural communities, an economic stimulant, a valuable resource in natural disasters, and a medical savior to remote areas. According to the Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics, general aviation operates a fleet of more than 200,000 aircraft into thousands of air-
ports. GA contributes $247 billion in annual economic impact, produces 1.1 million jobs, and provides vital transportation and services to communities that would otherwise be left behind. It’s not just the international hubs, but the backcountry grass strips and hidden gems in rural America that truly serve their constituents and must be preserved. Today, advocating for GA and its network of airports is more important than ever. The number of public-use airports has declined dramatically, from around 7,000 airports in the early 1970s to just more than 5,000 today. However, since the establishment of AOPA’s Airport Support Network (ASN), we’ve seen the threat of airport closures slow. We are proud of this hard work on behalf of the aviation community. If you aren’t familiar, our ASN program is made up of some 1,600 volunteers across the country who strive to preserve, protect, and support our community airports. With the help of AOPA’s regional managers, our network of ASN volunteers takes a proactive part in solving issues that arise at airports such as noise, residential encroachment, safety concerns, and various restrictions. The ASN program began in 1997 during the contentious battle over an iconic GA
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landmark – Meigs Field in Chicago. In what AOPA called a “reprehensible action,” then-Mayor Richard Daley closed the airport overnight and sent bulldozing crews to destroy its single runway, making it unusable and stranding 16 GA aircraft parked on the ramp. AOPA and airport advocates had fought to keep the airport open for nearly a decade. The battle over Meigs Field became a wake-up call and a rallying cry for ASN volunteers and others committed to saving America’s community airports. The ASN program has helped successfully protect many airports, but none is safe forever. We are seeing that today with Santa Monica and now ReidHillview, also in California. Local leadership such as mayors, city council members, and commissioners can make or break an airfield with the politics surrounding its operation. If you’re seeing any of this at your local airport, volunteer for the ASN program, because every airport is an asset worth protecting. GA can’t afford another Meigs – losing just one GA airport is one too many. Let’s do everything we can to keep these irreplaceable pieces of infrastructure – whether it’s an international hub or a strip of turf in middle America.
BASICMED MAKES THREE
Medical Reform Advocates Celebrate Anniversary BasicMed pilots must have previously passed a conventional FAA medical examination or currently hold a valid medical certificate, including a special issuance, and then be examined by their personal physician. Once a pilot has successfully transitioned to the BasicMed program, he or she will not have to see an aviation medical examiner again unless a heart, neurological, or psychological condition arises. If a pilot is impacted by these conditions, he or she will need to go through the FAA’s special issuance process only one time unless the condition worsens. Also, pilots are required to take an online medical self-assessment course, which AOPA offers for free. The BasicMed comprehensive medical examination can be performed by an AME or by a pilot’s state-licensed private
physician every 48 months (calculated to the exact day) and requires that the physician use an FAA-approved checklist. Airmen must also complete the online medical education course every 24 calendar months (calculated to the last day of the month) and maintain records of compliance. AOPA encourages all pilots to keep track of their physical exam date and when they’ll be due for another doctor visit. Once these two steps are completed, pilots are free to fly (under normal circumstances outside the coronavirus pandemic) – and that includes visiting some pretty cool international destinations. The Bahamas and Mexico have both welcomed BasicMed pilots into their airspace, and AOPA continues to work with officials in Canada. Should pilots still have questions,
BasicMed, which officially began on May 1, 2017, continues to grow in popularity with nearly 56,000 having received a certificate of completion. (Courtesy AOPA) AOPA has developed a suite of online resources including an FAQ, video tutorial, and step-by-step eligibility guide on their BasicMed webpage (www.aopa.org /advocacy/pilots/medical/basicmed).
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Continued from Page 6 ery can be made until all risks are eliminated. Good luck, with life, there is risk. This writer will take my chances, with due caution. Take a look at the AOPA article in this issue that contains links with good suggestions as to how FBOs and flight schools can once again become a part of everyday life. It contains excellent thoughts on mitigating risk. The management of risk is not the responsibility of government, or politicians, but the individual. Fortunately, when it comes to flying, the PIC is boss. You, the pilot in command, may make the decisions necessary to stay safe, given circumstances only your can fully appreciate. This PIC authority and responsibility are unique to American aviation law. But such authority comes with the need to “know thyself” in terms of attitudes that could get you in trouble. Once again, the FAA’s principles of ADM address the subject. In ADM (and the written exam data base), five “attitudes” are defined that can lead to trouble. Would you fall into any one (or more) of the dangerous attitudes (Paraphrased from the FAA) that follow: • Antiauthority – Don’t tell me. This person has all the answers, does not want another viewpoint and will do as he pleases no mater what the rules are. The “Keep off the Grass” sign is for everyone else! • Impulsivity – Do something quickly. A person who rates themselves on doing things fast, with quality or correctness in second place. “Let’s not waste time with a preflight, it was fine yesterday. Let’s go!” • Invulnerability – it won’t happen to me. Goes through life figuring that events that take others out will not happen to them, the others were just stupid. • Macho – I can do it. These guys like to show off, often heard yelling the famous last words of “watch this,” or “hold my beer!” • Resignation – What’s the use? Unwilling to think out of the box for solutions, goes with the crowd, does not seek self-improvement. Any of these attitudes strike a note? All of them can overcome well thought out risk mitigation efforts. Do any of these seem to describe those dealing with
COVID-19? How about the beach crowds that ignore commonsense precautions, or maybe the experts who feel we should continue hiding in caves until they feel there is no risk remaining? This writer has encountered all of these attitudes among students and adjust my training to address dangerous attitudes. In extreme cases, I have forthrightly advised a student that they should drop flying and pick up an endeavor that will accommodate their attitude, like bull fighting. Fortunately, this writer does not have any of these attitudes… although just recently, when asked by the control tower if I could make the first turn-off to accommodate a plane in the process of back taxiing, I did reply “you bet, hold my beer.” Maybe I should take a closer look at my attitudes? Maybe it is time for all of us, including America, to take a closer look at this ADM stuff. Human behavior plays a major part in aviation safety and is particularly applicable in today’s environment. The team at In Flight USA is lucky. We receive hundreds of press releases and announcements from all phases of aviation every month. With a publication deadline that is often only days before “going to print,” we are able to give our readers current news, almost like a newspaper, sometimes even beating the web. We see a trend. General and business aviation is returning, using situational awareness, problem recognition and good judgment. Frankly, GA is probably the safest form of transportation available, certainly from a social distancing standpoint. I sincerely hope that some non-aviators, especially politicians, just might see these comments and give ADM a try. American aviation leads the world in safety and risk management, using policies, rules, regulations and the principles of personal responsibility that are directly applicable to COVID-19 circumstances. Come on politicians, regulators, bureaucrats, and medical experts, take the lead from an industry that took a really bad idea (flying) and managed it into one of the safest forms of transportation on earth. P.S. No, I did not have a beer in the plane, just thought it was funny. It seems as though the FAA does not share my sense of humor… neither does the TSA. But I had fun!
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Ten groups from the aviation industry, including AOPA, are among numerous organizations petitioning the Federal Communications Commission to rescind its approval of the proposed Ligado Networks 5G wireless network. (Mike Fizer/courtesy AOPA)
More Study of GPS Jamming Needed, Groups Say public and private-sector opponents of the Ligado network proposal have been galvanized to action by the FCC’s unexpected approval of the network plan in April. From technical concerns about GPS-signal jamming to officials’ outrage at the FCC, critics have called for a reversal of the unanimous vote that they say left critical GPS-interference vulnerabilities unresolved. As the controversy has continued over Ligado’s proposed network to support “internet-of-things” service, the FCC has publicly reiterated its mission to “accelerate the buildout of 5G in communities across the country.” In a petition transmitted to the FCC on May 22, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, a Commerce Department agency that develops broadband internet-access policy goals, urged the agency to rescind the conditional approval issued to Ligado Networks, contending that it “will cause irreparable harms to federal government users” of GPS. Although focused mostly on the Department of Defense’s GPS concerns, the NTIA also said the FCC “failed to consider the major economic impact its decision will
have on civilian GPS users and the American economy.” It called for the FCC to mount a “a truly independent technical evaluation” to be conducted by an entity “not affiliated with any interested party.” Separately, the NTIA filed a request for “a stay in the proceedings to prevent Ligado from deploying its network until this petition is addressed and harmful interference concerns are resolved.”
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On May 29, the Federal Aviation Administration granted the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) request for an extension to exemptions regarding certain crew training and checking requirements. The two exemptions, available to all Part 119 certificated carriers operating under Part 135, were initially granted to NATA in late March, with Exemption No. 18509 A extended until 07/31/2020 and Exemption No. 18510 A extended until 10/31/2020. Operators that submitted a Letter of Intent prior to May 29, 2020, in accordance with the original issuance of this exemption have met the requirement of Condition and Limitation No. 1 and do not have to submit another letter. Also, operators will be required to update the safety risk assessment or safety analysis and corresponding risk mitigations. Every Part 135 operator should obtain and carefully review these exemptions. Regulations addressed: §§ 135.293(b), 135.295(e) and (g), 135.297(c)(1)(i) and (ii), 135.331(c)(3), (5), and (7), 135.347(a), and 135.351(b)(2) and (c) Provides alternative methods to conduct certain required crewmember emergency procedures during recurrent and upgrade training, testing, and checking.
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he FAA’s April special federal aviation regulation (SFAR) provided limited relief for aircraft owners, pilots, and operators facing pressure to comply with regulatory deadlines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But as the June 30 deadline nears for many provisions in the SFAR, aviation groups are urging for an extension. In a May 29 letter, AOPA and several other aviation organizations called on the FAA to extend relevant general aviation rules to allow the industry to continue its important role as a public benefit to the nation and worldwide economy.
Specifically, the groups are asking for: • An additional one month of flexibility for pilots, operators, and certificate holders to comply with certain training, recent experience, testing, and checking requirements provided in SFAR 118. • Additional relief until Sept. 30 for duration of medical and renewal requirements (including those for instructors and knowledge tests) provided in SFAR 118. • Relief for pilots, operators, and certificate holders who face expiring experience, testing, checking, duration, medical, and renewal requirements in July, August, and September 2020. “AOPA appreciates the hard work the FAA put into developing SFAR 118. While it did not address all of the needs of the general aviation community, it has allowed thousands of general aviation pilots to continue flying safely to support the public in the continued effort against the COVID-19 pandemic,” said AOPA Director of Regulatory Affairs Chris Cooper. “We are hopeful the FAA will continue to recognize the need to provide additional relief to pilots, operators, and certificate holders beyond June 30.” Since its publication in the Federal Register on April 30, SFAR 118 (entitled Relief for Certain Persons and Operations during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 [COVID-19] Outbreak) has allowed thousands of GA pilots and operators to continue flying. The comprehensive 94-page document provided regulatory relief for pilots with medicals nearing expiration along with flight instructors who needed to renew their certificates. Additionally, the SFAR enabled operations that support essential
AOPA and several other aviation organizations called on the FAA to extend relevant general aviation rules to allow the industry to continue to function during COVID-19 restrictions, including flexibility for pilots, operators, and certificate holders to comply with certain training, recent experience, testing, and checking requirements. (Courtesy AOPA) services and response efforts to continue. GA groups appreciated the FAA’s undertaking and are once again asking for relief during this unprecedented time in our history. “We urge the FAA to extend the relevant relief in SFAR 118 for those unable to comply with certain training, recent experience, testing, checking, duration, medical, and renewal requirements,” the letter stated. With the number of cases of coronavirus and hospitalizations seeming to subside, many states are easing restrictions and businesses are beginning to reopen. However, some states are still requiring stages of social distancing, which is challenging for pilots in GA airplanes. In the letter, the groups wrote that many of its members are reporting CFIs who aren’t comfortable working in close proximity to students and aviation medical examiners who are not available or will take weeks to schedule because of social distancing requirements–making it challenging to comply with the time limits under SFAR 118. Although SFAR 118 is effective until March 31, 2021, most of the GA extensions will expire on June 30. Along with AOPA, the Air Medical Operators Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, Helicopter Association International, National Agricultural Aviation Association, National Air Transportation Association, and National Business Aviation Association signed the letter.
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n Saturday, May 30, 2020, the U. S. once again sent astronauts into space on an American-made space vehicle, from American soil, something it had not done since the last Space Shuttle launch on July 8, 2011. In the interim, we had been paying the Russian Federation to take our astronauts to and from the International Space Station in their Soyuz spacecraft. While the headline was this return to space on an American vehicle, the secondary story is that this was the first launch by a private company, Elon Musk’s Space X. For a BBC newscast, however, this, and not America’s launch of its own astronauts, was the headline. As a point of clarification, when we say that this is the first launch by a private company, this does not mean that the U. S. Government built our previous spacecraft, as is the case in Russia, but rather, that we contracted out various aspects of the space vehicles to private companies, such as McDonnell Douglas (now part of Boeing), Lockheed (which has since merged with Martin), Boeing, etc. There were primary contractors and secondary contractors, as well as considerations for the amounts of money that would be spent in various states. This was Space X’s launch, with NASA as a paying customer. The Crew Dragon spacecraft as well as the Falcon 9 rocket, were all Space X products. This public-private partnership between NASA and private industry has been named “Launch America.” Space X called this launch “Demo2,” because it was a type of demonstration or test. The Dragon has four seats, but for this launch, only the front two were occupied. The cost per astronaut will be approx. $55 million, compared to $80 million on the Soyuz. One can not, however, put a price on American pride and determination. This was especially brought to light in 2014, when the U. S. imposed sanctions against Russia, sparked by the Ukraine crisis. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, who is in charge of the Russian space program, said that America’s sanctions would boomerang against us. “After analyzing the sanctions against our space industry, I suggest to the USA to bring their astronauts to the International Space Station using a trampoline.” Crew Dragon, like our previous manned space capsules (Mercury, Gemini, Apollo), will land in the ocean. It
On Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, SpaceX teams in Firing Room 4 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida and the company's Mission Control in Hawthorne, California, along with NASA flight controllers in Mission Control Houston, executed a full simulation of launch and docking of the Crew Dragon spacecraft, with NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley (front) participating in SpaceX's flight simulator. (Courtesy SpaceX)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soars upward after lifting off from historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 30, 2020, carrying NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to the International Space Station in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule for the agency’s SpaceX Demo-2 mission. (Courtesy NASA/Tony Gray/Tim Powers)
was originally designed to come down on land, but that idea was changed to water in order to save weight. Soyuz comes down on land, but as former astronaut Ron Garan, described it: “It’s like going over Niagara Falls in a barrel, on fire, then crashing really hard.” He felt that is was the most violent thing he ever experienced, and he’s one who ejected from an F-16 more than once. The two astronauts were Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, both having flown two Space Shuttle missions to the
NASA astronauts Douglas Hurley (left) and Robert Behnken wave as they exit the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 27, 2020, in preparation for transport to Launch Complex 39A to launch on NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 mission. (Courtesy NASA/.Kim Shiflett)
International Space Station. Both are married to NASA astronauts. Col. Hurley was a Marine Corps test pilot, being the first Marine pilot to fly the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. He has flown over 5,500 hours in more than 25 different types of aircraft. He served as the NASA Director of Operations at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia. Col. Behnken was an Air Force Flight Test Engineer, having served as the lead Flt. Test Engineer on the Raptor
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4004, the first F-22 to fly with advanced avionics hardware and integrated software. From 2012 to 2015, Behnken was the Chief of the Astronaut Office, the most senior leadership position for active NASA astronauts. Hurley piloted the last Space Shuttle Mission, which, like this latest launch, was from the Kennedy Space Center’s Pad 39A, as were some of the Apollo missions. Recovery crews were in place in various parts of the world, in the event of an aborted mission. These crews were from the newly formed Space Force. Launches in the Space Shuttle cost NASA approx. $25,000 per lb., but Space X is doing it for about $1,000 per lb, and they expect to get the price down significantly further. Reusability is a key in pricing. Christopher Columbus would have never sailed to the Americas if the ships could only be used once, nor would airlines exist if planes were not reusable. The first stage of the Falcon 9 landed on a barge named “Of Course I Still Love You” just nine minutes and thirty-three seconds after lift off, in a fairly routine procedure established by Space X. The launch had originally been scheduled for May 27, three days earlier, but the mission was postponed just seventeen minutes prior to launch due to the possibility of lightning. Weather had been in question for the Saturday launch, but conditions had cleared up to permit the launch. Not only is the weather at the launch site important, but also the weather downrange, in the event of an abort. It is noteworthy that only several minutes after the launch, that Wikipedia updated the biographies of the astronauts to reflect that they had launched. In addition, the Heavens-Above website, arguably the best source for those who wish to see the International Space Station and other space vehicles, was down shortly after lift off, as the webmaster updated the program to include the path of the Crew Dragon. There was a great deal of renewed public interest in this mission, something that had not been seen in years, as space travel became somewhat routine. The networks aired live segments from the Kennedy Space Center in their newscasts, including interviews with the astronauts, their families, and others. Specialty channels, such as Discovery and National Geographic, devoted extensive coverage to the mission, but even those without cable/satellite television watched the Continued on Page 16
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Conitnued from Page 14 launch. There had been a tremendous public interest in the U. S. space program after the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first satellite, on October 4, 1957. Americans were both angered and ashamed that the Russians had beaten us. After all, it was 12 years after the end of the Second World War, and Americans believed that the U. S. was, and had to always be, NUMBER ONE. When we attempted to launch satellites, Americans were glued to their black and white televisions, as all three networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) provided live coverage starting several hours prior to launch. We watched as the countdowns stopped for technical glitches as well as weather. (For the launch of the Crew Dragon, there could be no pauses in the countdown, because the scheduled launch times corresponded to a planned rendezvous with the ISS.) There were many â&#x20AC;&#x153;scrubbedâ&#x20AC;? (postponed) missions, where TV coverage would start all over again. We watched as the first attempts at launching satellites ended in desperate failures. Explorer 1, our first satellite, was launched on Jan. 31, 1958. Many of our early launch attempts were failures, but public interest was still high. The media would report on when the satellites would pass our cities, but even though they were too small to be seen, people still stood outdoors and looked to the skies, just in case, by some odd chance, they would be able to see something. American shame and anger continued on April 12, 1961, when Yuri Gagarin became the first person to not only go into space, but also go into orbit. Alan Shepard, became our first astronaut, on May 5, 1961, aboard Freedom 7, Mercury-Redstone 3, achieving suborbital flight. John Glenn was our first astronaut to go into orbit on Feb. 20, 1962, aboard Friendship 7, Mercury-Atlas 6. TV coverage began several hours prior to the scheduled launch, and it continued until well after Glenn had splashed down and was recovered. Since history was being made, black and white portable TVs were brought into the classrooms so that the children could watch the mission. America was on a crusade to be the first to land men on the Moon. The Soviet Union was similarly trying to beat us, but we won this most important goal in the space race. Americans watched the Apollo 11 mission, as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the Moon and plant the American Flag. The Soviet Union launched Salyut 1,
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The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft undergoes final processing at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, in preparation for the Demo-2 launch with NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley. (Courtesy SpaceX)
the first space station, on April 29, 1971, and we did not launch Skylab until May 14, 1973, all thoroughly covered on television. A reliable reusable space vehicle was needed, and we took the lead with the Space Shuttle. Public interest was so high that even the 1978 test drop from a Boeing 747 was televised. Launches and landings were again covered, but as the flights became commonplace, coverage was limited to short cut-ins of the launches and landings. As successes mounted, the missions would only be segments on the nightly news, and eventually, little mention was made of the missions. Even space program enthusiasts could not see the missions, as they were the only ones who knew when the launches and landings would take place. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like one could simply view the launches via the internet. Of course, public interest awoke after the Challenger and Columbia disasters, but this interest was short lived. There was little public protest when it was announced that the Space Shuttle program would end, and our astronauts Continued on Page 20
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A profession that faces disease and trauma and requires long hours on their feet may deter some, but for nurses, this profession was chosen to serve and ensure the health of those who live in their communities. “I have always had an affinity for helping people and come from a family that has a lot of nurses,” said Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force surgeon general. “It was just something that was part of my nature – I love helping others. From a young age, I knew I was going to be a nurse.” In 1984, Hogg would commission in the Air Force as a nurse, making her childhood dream a reality. “Every day I take care of patients is a proud day for me, because I look at it as doing the very best I can to help somebody else out with a struggle they might be dealing with,” she explained. “If I can just give them a little bit of comfort or a little bit of peace, it is all that I can ask for.” During her 36-year career in the Air Force, Hogg has climbed through the ranks and became the first nurse, as well
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as the first woman, to hold the position of Air Force surgeon general. “Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be sitting here as the Air Force’s surgeon general,” she said. “I have always looked at every opportunity that either the Air Force or nursing has given me to make not only myself better, but to make the environment I am in better.” With these words echoing in her head, she reminds her fellow nurses and Airmen to never close any doors. The position didn’t come easy. Early in her career, nurses were not seen as leaders within the medical system. Overcoming this barrier helped Hogg develop her leadership acumen. Today, the medical system is much more team-based where every medical professional brings their knowledge and skills to the bedside. Hogg’s formula for success is three-fold: One is too small a number to achieve success, teamwork and attitude. All great leaders had people in front of, behind and beside them. Hogg said, “No one does this by themselves, and it’s important to grow all members on the team. And last, attitude is everything. As the old saying goes, is your glass half full or half empty?"
As surgeon general, Hogg is leading the largest Military Health System transformation with her other surgeon generals and the Defense Health Agency Director. She restructured the Air Force Medical Service into a more agile, lethal force by developing the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency and installation operational medical readiness squadrons. She’s led research on pilot cancer rates, water contamination and improving human performance across the broad spectrum of operational, humanitarian and disaster response missions. “If someone says I need you to do this job, you might not think you can do it, but that person sees something in you, so go for it,” she said. “Take advantage of every opportunity the Air Force gives you, because you will learn more about yourself and become a better nurse, a better leader, a better officer and a better individual.” As the country faces a pandemic, Hogg recognized the contributions the nurse corps has made during this time of need. She has one message for all first responders. “Thank you; I thank you from the bottom of my heart for stepping in during very challenging times to take care of our
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Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, pauses during a tour through the Heart, Lung & Vascular Center, David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, California, Feb. 10, 2020. Hogg visited with 60th Medical Group Airmen and recognized the positive impact they have on their community through their innovative medical practices. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heide Couch) service members and our nation as a whole,” she said. “Your selfless service to the profession of nursing and arms goes without saying. The human touch you provide to your patients can’t be substituted by a machine. And it’s that touch your patients will remember. I am proud to represent all our nurses both home and abroad, military and civilian.”
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have been distributed to health care workers, our community, employees, and outlying communities,” Horgan said. “Further, our customers have been reporting the use of their Carbon Cubs to perform various medical assist flights all over the world, including ventilator deliveries to outlying areas.” Textron Aviation acted quickly after the virus began affecting the United States with a rolling furlough of many of its 7,000 U.S. employees, requiring them to take off four weeks beginning March 23. In an announcement to staff on March 18, Textron Aviation President and CEO Ron Draper reiterated that the action “will allow us to do our part in mitigating and containing the spread of the COVID-19 through social distancing, while continuing to support our customers.” In an earnings call on April 30, Textron reported that it delivered 23 business jets in the first quarter of 2020, compared to 44 in 2019. Caravan sales declined from 21 to just five in that period. King Air sales were down by half from 23 to 11 in 2020. However, piston aircraft sales climbed from 36 to 54. During the call, Textron Chairman and CEO Scott C. Donnelly told investors, “Our team is meeting the unprecedented challenges presented by this pandemic with a commitment to the health and safety of our employees and communities while meeting customer commitments. “We have taken measures to reduce cost and conserve cash, including temporary plant shutdowns and employee furloughs at many of our commercial businesses. While the effects of COVID-19 on many of our end markets [have] been unfavorable, Bell and Textron Systems delivered higher revenue and strong margin performance for the quarter in their military businesses.” Bell delivered nine military helicopters in the first quarter of 2002 compared to eight in the same period in 2019. It also delivered 15 commercial helicopters, half the number of 2019. Like Textron, business jet manufacturer Bombardier laid off some 11,000 workers in Canada, suspending operations in Quebec and Ontario until early May. This week it began recalling workers under a plan to slowly resume production of airplanes, trains, and other products by May 11. Smaller manufacturers also took immediate steps to cuts costs while finding ways to protect employees. Epic Aircraft and Waco, for example, dramatically reduced staffing starting in March. Mike Schrader, director of marketing and communications at Epic, said the compa-
ny expects to start bringing staff back to work on May 1. Epic has used the downtime to streamline its manufacturing and quality process at its Bend, Oregon, factory. With a fresh type certificate in hand, the company plans to gradually build up to a rate of one aircraft per month this summer. He said the company still has about 80 orders and has not lost any orders as a result of the shutdown. Honda Aircraft also temporarily suspended production of the HondaJet Elite during the worst of the outbreak. The suspension was a result of both the company’s concern over worker safety and an “anticipated decline in market demand from the economic impact of the COVID19 pandemic.” According to a company statement, Honda expected many employees to be phased back to work starting May 4 at the Greensboro, North Carolina, factory. “We have been providing opportunities for associates who have been affected by the production suspension to be paid, including full pay for some non-production days, utilization of temporary paid personal leave and PTO/Vacation options. Meanwhile, all associates continue to receive Honda benefits.” The company has maintained the ability to deliver parts and provide service to the HondaJet fleet. The FlightSafety International training facility co-located with the factory remains in operation while following infection countermeasures implemented across the company’s campus. While Aviat Aircraft continues to produce its Husky backcountry airplanes, it has also implemented a number of changes to its Afton, Wyoming, factory in order to provide safe distancing between employees. The company is also providing extra sanitation throughout the plant, according to owner Stu Horn. Only employees are permitted into the facility, and any employee who leaves the Star Valley area must quarantine for 14 days before returning to work, he said. Avionics manufacturers, too, had to make difficult decisions and changes to their processes in order to continue operations. Garmin, for example, has continued manufacturing, but has taken steps to protect its employees and the avionics shops that count on Garmin. “Like many companies, Garmin has been adjusting our business practices to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. These methods include insulating critical business functions, practicing social distancing, implementing work from home policies, and complying with CDC guidelines of limiting in-person contact,” said Phil Straub, executive vice president and Continued on Page 20
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Continued from Page 19 managing director of aviation. “First and foremost, our concern is for our fellow Garmin associates,” he continued, “but immediately following that is to ensure continuity of business for our customers that depend upon our product and services.” Straub said his team is working closely with suppliers to “ensure uninterrupted supply of material to our manufacturing locations.” Avionics manufacturer Avidyne Corp. foresaw the impending COVID19-related shutdown and increased production of new products at its Melbourne, Florida, factory, according to President and CEO Dan Schwinn. Then, when the company had to shut down manufacturing because of statewide restrictions, it could still deliver products and supply parts and service to its customers. Schwinn expected to begin a gradual ramp up of production starting May 4. “We have a long list of precautions that we are going to use as we ramp up to maintain a safe work environment, including temperature testing, providing masks, rearranging work areas for sepa-
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ration, occupancy limits on conference rooms, continuing to have a significant part of the workforce working remotely at least some of the time and shifting schedules to reduce the population at our facilities at any given time,” he said. Although the pandemic has had a major impact on the economy, numerous executives we spoke to were bullish on the future. Piper’s Caldecott was especially optimistic, noting that the company is still receiving strong inquiries for new aircraft and has made several sales in recent weeks. Aviat’s Horn said he has sold four aircraft in the past three months. Web inquiries at Avidyne are very strong, according to Schwinn. He expects that once people are back to work, sales for new avionics will rebound. Caldecott said he believes that flight training will ramp up quickly because the long-discussed pilot shortage is real and will continue to be an issue for years to come. Meanwhile, some people will be reluctant to travel on the airlines for the foreseeable future for fear of exposure to the virus, he said. GA airplanes are a good alternative for many such missions, he reminded. vital, because the program demands a tremendous amount of spending. NASA operates tours, exhibits, and visitor centers to show taxpayers how their money is being spent. Little public support equals little congressional interest in allocating funds. Now that we’re “back in the game,” hopefully this mission is the start of something great for America. Larry Nazimek was an aerospace engineer on Skylab for the McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co.
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Continued from Page 21 stronger. We are looking to expand our market and let people know that we are out here. We are looking for more referrals and clients and to build more models. We recently did a large Corsair model down in Florida. These are the projects we would like to do more of. IF USA: Can you do replicas of anything else, e.g. boats, cars? DD: We specialize in aircraft. We have done a few vehicles, and I have looked at boats that would be a good fit, like ones made of mahogany wood. But I like to stick to aircraft because that is closest to our roots as a model airplane company. I like getting the parts up to full size. We have had some good luck producing our full-size replicas in kit form, and then the customer can build it at home. The Discovery Center in Tennessee purchased one of these kits. The woodshop teacher put together a team of students. It is well suited and is museum quality. Their kids will be able to see it, and they will be able to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I helped build that.â&#x20AC;? We also did a kit with the Hiller Museum in San Carlos, CA. Their volunteers did a great job building one. IF USA: How has the business
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Founder and CEO of ZeroAvia, Val Miftakhov is working to develop the world’s first practical zero-emissions aviation powertrain. (Courtesy ZeroAvia) Princeton about 20 years ago. Then I worked at McKinsey (a global consulting firm) for about seven years. After that, I worked for Google as the head of the Google Cloud product-incubation team for about six years. Then I started my previous company, which was in zero emission transportation as well, but on the ground. We built the world’s most advanced charging infrastructure platform – JuiceNet. It was eventually acquired by a large European utility a couple of years ago. The goal for my next step was to move the sustainability industry to the next level. Then I started ZeroAvia. I am a private pilot, so this is personally quite motivating for me. I like working on sustainability issues and aviation. We don’t feel that there are enough initiatives to tackle the sustainability issues in aviation. There have been a lot of quick-fix “solutions” that are more like running away from the problem. The solution will have to be technological and not incremental. Incremental is not going to cut it. New technology will have to come in, and we have set out to build those new technologies. We are the engine company, mainly building sustainable engines based on hydrogen-electric technology. We work with manufacturers, operators, and those looking to make aircraft more sustainable. IF USA: What are your environmental goals and how is this good for the environment? VM: Our goal is to bring a 100 percent zero-emission solution. We are looking to electrify the 10- to 20-seat fixed wing aircraft first, enabling it to go for 500 miles, and then go to larger aircraft and longer missions. We have done a great deal of investigation and analysis early on, and chose a hydrogen-electric approach. This allows us to have five times more energy density compared to the battery approach. The goal is to get this into the aviation community and make aviation more environmentally sustainable, starting with the regional and Continued on Page 26
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Record-Setting Autonomous Spaceplane Begins Sixth Mission The Boeing-built X-37B autonomous spaceplane on May 17 launched on top of a uniquely configured United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. Boeing is the prime contractor for the X-37B spaceplane and facilitates the integration of all experiments into the vehicle ensuring they receive the correct power, thermal and data services required. Boeing also works to identify future reusable platform experiment opportunities on each mission. The X-37B’s sixth mission is the first to use a service module with additional payload capability to support a variety of experiments for multiple government partners. The mission will deploy FalconSAT8, a small satellite developed by the U.S. Air Force Academy and sponsored by the Air Force Research Laboratory, to conduct experiments on orbit. Further, two NASA experiments will study the impact
Boeing-built X-37B autonomous spaceplane launched on top of a uniquely configured United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket on May 17. (Courtesy Boeing) of radiation and other space effects on certain materials and seeds used to grow food. Another experiment by the Naval Research Laboratory will transform solar power into radio frequency microwave energy which could then be transmitted to the ground. In addition, the mission will Continued on Page 30
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Continued from Page 24 local aviation. IF USA: How long have you been doing this work with ZeroAvia? VM: We got started with this about two years ago. We put together our first ground-based system in 2018. Then we put them in the first test aircraft in the first half of 2019. We started some flight testing and got an FAA R&D Experimental certificate in 2019. We did this testing in a 6-seat Piper Matrix aircraft. Then we opened our UK location, winning a major grant from the UK Aerospace Technology Institute. We then built the second version of our powertrain and the second prototype. We would have been in the air with this second vehicle by now if it had not been for the lockdowns. IF USA: What do you enjoy most about aviation? VM: I think it’s a time machine. It allows people to get connected so much easier and so much faster. It provides access to so many different opportunities, whether it’s personal or a business opportunity. It allows us to contact more people, and it’s a big multiplier for the economy and human connectedness. It’s really important, and we need to solve the sustainability problem. Many people think the answer is to fly less, but we
don’t believe that is the answer. We think the answer is to continue making progress, making it more sustainable through technology. IF USA: Tell us about your location. VM: Yes, we have a small office here in San Carlos. Our flight-testing in California is based out of Hollister. We then have our office in London and another flight-testing location in Cranfield at the university about 50 miles north of London. It is good to be here in Silicon Valley. IF USA: How many people work at ZeroAvia? VM: We have around 20 at the moment. IF USA: Do you have anything else you would like to add? VM: Sure. Many people are thinking about new technologies, and we think electrification is the way to go. We focus on the hydrogen powertrain, and we think this is best from the economic perspective. Eventually, we would like to get these into big commercial airliners. Overall, we are excited to provide zeroemissions aircraft and scaling our way through the industry. IF USA: Thank you! I appreciate it! For more information about ZeroAvia visit the company website at www.zeroavia.com.
EAA AIRVENTURE LEGACY TRIBUTES AVAILABLE: 2020 TRIBUTE DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 30
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It’s not too late to leave your legacy and honor those who have inspired your aviation dreams with a tribute product this summer on the grounds at EAA Oshkosh, AirVenture. At the Memorial Wall, remember someone special with a personal inscription, or express your passion for aviation with a personalized brick at either the historic Brown Arch or Compass Hill. Given the special circumstances surrounding the cancellation of AirVenture 2020, EAA officials have extended this year’s donation deadline to June 30, 2020. Plaques, bricks, and pavers will be placed this summer, and all 2020 Memorial Wall inductees will be honored at next summer’s dedication ceremony on Aug. 1, 2021.
Memorial Wall
Memorial Wall next to Fergus Chapel gives families a quiet place to remember those who have gone before us. Created by Paul Poberezny to serve as a place where family and friends could honor their loved ones in dignity, the first ceremony was held at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 1989. EAA is grateful to have these tributes as part of their history and be a place
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where legacies are forever honored. Center to the Memorial Wall is a monument formed by thousands of stones from EAA members across the world, and bronze plaques are installed annually on the adjacent walls to remember those who have gone west. EAA is now expanding this beautiful area and invite all members and chapters to bring a stone from their geographic location to the Memorial Wall during AirVenture 2021. They will have collection bins placed next to the wall for stones ranging in size from softball to volleyball. Along with flowering plants, these special stones will create the centerpiece for this area.
A donation of $500 or more will secure a name and inscription on the wall’s bronze plaque, including two lines of text with up to 28 characters/spaces per line. Traditionally, the first line is the inductee’s name. Each inductee also is included in the Registry Album, with a photo and biography up to 500 words. Each family receives this album, EAA adds a copy to its collection, and one is on display in the Fergus Chapel during AirVenture. The memorial wall also includes an annual dedication service. This heartwarming ceremony includes a poignant reading of inductees’ names, a breathtaking missing man flight formation, and concludes with the playing of taps. A light brunch immediately follows the ceremony. Due to the circumstances surrounding AirVenture 2020, all submissions received by June 30, 2020, will be inscribed on the wall for summer 2020. Memorial Wall 2020 inductees will be honored as a part of next summer’s dedication ceremony at AirVenture 2021 on Sunday, Aug. 1. Please email donor @eaa.org or call 800-236-1025 with questions. *This is a special extended deadline for 2020 only.
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(AirVenture). The arch became “the gateway to aviation,” a symbol of the innovation and craftsmanship brought to AirVenture each year. Those who pass under its span view the arch as the front door to their home away from home. Friends and family gather at AirVenture and the phrase, “Meet me at the Brown Arch,” is heard throughout the grounds as they spend another year together. The arch has become a tribute to AirVenture’s past and a reminder to always look to the sky knowing you have a firm foundation Continued on Page 28
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EAA AirVenture Legacy Tributes Continued from Page 27 at Oshkosh. With the significance of the Brown Arch stretching across generations, the arch was restored and the area expanded in 2009 to allow for people to “leave their mark.”
Leaving Your Mark
The Brown Arch is surrounded by 3,000 inscribable bricks allowing you to “leave your mark” at Oshkosh. Your legacy, friends, or family will be treasured under the arch as you join the ranks of others who have carved their place in AirVenture history. Brown Arch tribute bricks are available for purchase in three options: full brick, half brick, or quarter brick. Within the overall design is a biplane* representing the beginnings of aviation and EAA’s grassroots. Four Compass Rose bricks, two flanking north and two flanking south, combine to form the biplane’s “cowling.” The center of the Compass Rose marks the distance to Kitty Hawk, the historical place where Wilbur and Orville Wright landed their first sustained flight and created the most significant development in aviation history. *Certain bricks selections within the tribute area have limited availability. • Whole - $1,000 (includes 11 rows of text with 30 characters per row)
• Half - $600 (includes six rows of text with 30 characters per row) • Quarter - $350 (includes six rows of text with 16 characters per row) • Bi-plane wheels - $5,000 (includes 11 rows of text with 30 characters per row) • Bi-plane wings - $2,000 (includes 11 rows of text with 30 characters per row) Purchasing a brick at the $1,000 or $2,000 level lets you choose the location of your brick. Bricks are placed annually in July prior to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Due to the circumstances surrounding AirVenture 2020, all purchases made prior to June 30, 2020, will be inscribed and placed for summer 2020. *This is a special extended deadline for 2020 only.
come each AirVenture. Beautiful Autumn Blaze Maple trees are planted at 12 to 18 feet, with growth projections of three to five feet per year.
Compas Hill (Courtesy EAA) leaves a lasting symbol of your support of flying, other aviation enthusiasts, and the treasured values of innovation and quality. Purchase your brick at the ground level for $500 or on the summit for $1,000. Bricks include three rows of inscription with 13 characters per row. Due to the circumstances surrounding AirVenture 2020, all purchases made before June 30, 2020, will be inscribed and placed for summer 2020. *This is a special extended deadline for 2020 only.
Compass Hill
Located on a picturesque overlook near Fergus Chapel, Compass Hill celebrate aviation’s worldwide family and the freedom of personal flight. The full-size, four-figure bronze sculpture depicts a family enjoying an aviation outing above the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh grounds. The location, and its summit, offer a great location for watching aircraft arrive and depart during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Inscribing a brick on Compass Hill
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The EAA AirVenture Oshkosh grounds are already a sanctuary for many during the week of AirVenture, but you have the opportunity to improve the landscape. A dedicated tree and personalized plaque creates a place for you and your family and friends to meet for years to
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The tree’s growth will provide plenty of shade over the personalized plaque and those long, summer days in Oshkosh. Each plaque can have up to four rows of text with 20 characters per line. Your donated tree joins others to create a more colorful environment for members and guests during the annual convention for $750. To learn more about how you can celebrate a loved one and improve the EAA AirVenture grounds, please email donor@eaa.org or call 1-800-236-1025. For more information about each of these tribute sites, visit the EAA website at eaa.org.
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ell, this is month two of house arrest. Many folks are protesting the government-imposed rules. I treat the virus laws the same as I regard our FAA laws of aviation. The latter are designed to keep us safe in the air, to prevent us from running into one another or getting demolished by a thunderstorm. In my many decades of flying, I’ve always regarded myself as a flying coward. On several occasions, I’ve overnighted in some small town motel rather than risk a flight over a mountain range that is obscured in dark clouds. I’ve battled with some of the passengers who wanted to get home. Eventually we all arrived home late, but safely. Today, I would love to hop in my airplane or board a commercial version and take another look at the world. I’ve traveled more than 100 nights a year these past 40 years and I don’t enjoy being confined. But an infliction with COVID-19 would bring much less enjoyment. So I follow the rules. For now, the airplane is tied down and cold and the oven is warming up. I’ve included a few items I’ve prepared this past month. I drop off samples to some of my favorite neighbors. We knock on their doors, leave the items on the steps, take a few steps back and greet them as they appear at the door. The following items received tremendous raves, so allow me to share them with you.
The Fabe’s Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore
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This is a tried and true recipe. Cook some pasta and mix it with the sauce, add a side veggie and you have a wonderful meal for the family. Ingredients: 1 chicken, cut up 2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 onion, sliced 1 celery stalk, cut up 1 bay leaf 2 cloves garlic, chopped 28 ounce can whole tomatoes, cut up 3/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 pound mushrooms 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 1 6-ounce can tomato paste 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt Pinch lemon juice 1 green bell pepper, cut in strips pinch red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon paprikia Pinch lemon juice Method: Season chicken parts with salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Brown the chicken in the oil on all sides until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside. Add onion, celery and garlic. Season with salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, then sweat for about 5 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Add 1/4 cup of the wine and simmer until liquid just about disappears. San Marzano whole plum tomatoes are preferred. If using whole tomatoes, break them up with your hand. Combine undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, remaining 1/2 cup wine, mushrooms, green pepper, sugar, salt, rosemary, bay leaf thyme, oregano, red and black pepper and bay leaf. A pinch of lemon juice enlivens the flavor. If you have fresh rosemary, it is better. Substitute 2 sprigs. Pour tomato mixture over chicken. If necessary, add some chicken stock or water to make sure chicken is just covered. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 35-40 minutes or until chicken is tender. Add parsley last 5 minutes. Be sure to re-season if necessary. To make this dish with pasta, boil one pound of a tube pasta in salted water until al dente. While pasta is boiling, remove chicken and vegetables from the pan. When pasta is done, drain and mix with sauce. Reserve about 1 cup pasta water. Return chicken and vegetables to the pot and serve. If you want more liquid, add some pasta water.
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Chunky Hearty Split Pea Soup
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Hearty Split Pea Soup (Stuart J. Faber)
I love soups that can be eaten with a fork. I guarantee that you have never had split pea soup like this. Ingredients: 4 slices bacon 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, coarsely chopped 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped 1 medium potato, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup dry white wine 6 cups chicken stock 2 cups split peas (1 pound) 1 ham bone, or 1 cup chopped ham 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped 1 bunch scallions, chopped 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon marjoram pinch cayenne pepper 5 sprigs fresh thyme kosher salt/freshly ground black pepper Method: In heavy stockpot, sauté bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, add onion and sauté until softened. Do not brown. Add carrots, celery, potato and garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes more. Deglaze with wine. Allow wine to reduce by one-half. Add stock, split peas, bacon & ham bone. Season with spices, herbs, salt and pepper, then bring to boil. Reduce heat, partially cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until peas are soft with a slight crunch. Add parsley and scallions. Reseason and simmer for about 2 minutes more. A this point, soup should be thick and chunky. If not, uncover and cook until it reaches desired consistency.
Nicoise Salade
This is a great salad that was created in France. Calling it salade instead of salad allows a restaurant to charge more for it. I’ve added a few items such as corn
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on the cob. I promise that if you add items not included in the authentic French version, the French government won’t attempt to extradite you. Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 anchovies, finely chopped 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 tablespoon capers Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 large eggs 1/2 pound haricots vert 6 baby potatoes 1/2 carrot, sliced along bias in 1/2" slices 1 ear of corn, cut in thirds 1/2 cucumber, sliced 1 head red leaf lettuce 1/2 pint red cherry tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise 3 (6-ounce) jars imported tuna in olive oil, drained 1/2 cup Nicoise olives or olive medley Method: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, shallot, anchovy paste, and capers. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Place eggs in a medium saucepan. Fill with water to cover eggs. Place pan over high heat and bring to a rolling boil. Turn off heat, cover pan and let sit for 12 minutes. Eggs will be perfectly hard boiled. Fill a large pot with water. Add potatoes, haricots vert, carrots, corn. Bring to Continued on Page 30
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to Earth in October 2019. “The X-37B has shifted the paradigm and redefined efficiency in space development, said Jim Chilton, Boeing Space and Launch senior vice president. “The rapid technology advancements enabled by the program will benefit the entire space community and influence
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Continued from Page 29 a rolling boil over high heat, reduce heat to light boil. With tongs or a spider, remove green beans after 3 minutes. Remove corn after 5 minutes. Remove carrots and potatoes when tender, about 9 minutes total. This way, everything is cooked in one pot. To assemble, slice eggs in half lengthwise. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise. .Use a platter or a 9-inch deep dish pie plate. Place whole leaves of lettuce around the edges of the pie plate with one end on the edges and the other ends toward the middle. Chop half of the lettuce and place in the bottom of the pie plate over the leaves. Sprinkle the cherry tomatoes and olives over the salad. Lay out the potatoes, eggs, fish, haricots vert, carrots and corn. Whisk the dressing again. Lightly drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve. Note: I love to use an 8-ounce filet of salmon instead of the tuna. I sauté the salmon, cool it and cut it into 1" chunks.
Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Capers & Bread Crumbs
Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Capers & Bread Crumbs (Stuart J. Faber)
This dish is also known as pasta putanesca. As usual, I’ve added a few things. Please don’t use store-bought bread crumbs. Place a few slices of stale sandwich bread in the food processor, pulse until you have coarse crumbs. The difference is worth the effort. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fresh coarsely chopped bread
crumbs 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half 1 cup black and green olives with pimentos, cut in half 1/2 cup capers, drained 2 anchovy filets, chopped 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 pound spaghetti or angel hair pasta 3-4 tablespoons butter or more 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or more Method: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoons oil. Add garlic slices and sauté for 1 minute or just until they become aromatic. Do not allow them to turn brown. Remove from skillet and finely chop. Set aside. Add bread crumbs and sauté. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and a pinch of oregano. When the crumbs turn slightly brown, remove from skillet and set aside. In a large pasta pot, bring about 5 quarts of water to a boil. Cover and allow to simmer. Add 1 more tablespoon each of butter and oil to the skillet. Add anchovies and sauté for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, capers and olives. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the tomatoes release their juices. Return chopped garlic to skillet. Season with salt, pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes to taste. Cover and simmer for another 5 minutes. Re-season if desired. Sprinkle with parsley flakes. Add about 2 tablespoons kosher salt to pasta water and cook pasta. When pasta is about 1 minute from being al dente, add pasta to skillet. Toss until the pasta is covered with the sauce. It will be necessary to add about 1/2 cup of pasta water to the pasta to moisten. Add 1 more tablespoon butter to enrich and emulsify. Add bread crumbs and mix into pasta. Add more parsley flakes if desired. Serve
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in pasta bowls and sprinkle with cheese. This dish tastes as close to a dish in a Sicilian restaurant as I have ever tasted.
until the crust sets. Watch the reserved crumbs closely-they will start to burn before 8 minutes. When the reserved crumbs start to burn on the edges, remove immediately. Let the pie crust cool completely. Pour the reserved crumbs in a small bowl and reserve for the topping. For the filling: Sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let soak for 5 minutes. It will become the texture of wet sand. Place the mixture in a small saucepan over low heat and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and cool. While the gelatin is cooling, place the sliced strawberries in a blender. Add the juices so that the mixture blends easily. Blend until there are no lumps of strawberries. The mixture should resemble the consistency of a thick milkshake. When the gelatin reaches room temperature, stir the gelatin into the strawberries. Place the egg whites and 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar in a stand mixture. Beat the egg whites until frothy. Gradually beat in the sugar. Continue to beat until soft peaks form. Stir about one quarter of the egg whites into the strawberry gelatin mixture. Begin folding in the remaining egg whites but do not fold them in completely. Beat the cream until stiff peaks form. Fold it into the strawberry mixture until everything is smooth and incorporated. You should see no patches of white. Try a taste. Add small amounts of sugar if necessary. It should be sweet and tart-chances are you won’t need more sugar. Pour the mixture into the baked crust and spread evenly. Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours. For the topping: Best to apply the topping an hour before serving. Beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the pie-or make a circle around the edge. Sprinkle the reserved crumbs over the top of the entire pie. Place strawberry halves in a design of your choice over the top of pie. Melt the jelly or marmalade in a small saucepan over low heat and brush each strawberry half. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Stu’s Strawberry Chiffon Pie
Strawberry Chiffon Pie (Stuart J. Faber)
This pie is easier to make than it looks. Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Filling: 1 package unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup cold water 1 1/2 cups strawberry purée, made from about 2 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon orange juice 2 egg whites 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream Topping: 1 cup heavy cream, whipped Garnish: Assorted strawberries, halved About 1/4 cup red currant jelly or orange marmalade, melted For the crust: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium size bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add the melted butter and mix well. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mixture. Place the remaining mixture in a 9” regular pie pan and distribute along the bottom and up the sides. Pat the bottom with the bottom of a glass and build a nice even mound along the sides. Sprinkle the 1/4 reserved cup of crumbs on a cookie sheet. Place pie pan and cookie sheet in oven side-by-side. Bake for 8 minutes
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COVID-19, social distancing requirements and travel concerns for our national audience necessitates the postponement of the Enshrinement of the Class of 2020. With due regard to the safety and health of Enshrinees, participants, attendees, staff and the city of Dayton, the Board of Trustees of the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has made the difficult decision to postpone the induction of the Class of 2020. “The on-going concern regarding the coronavirus pandemic, the unknowns regarding travel and unease in seeking sponsorship when many of our supporters have been hard hit economically are among the reasons that make it impossible for the NAHF to hold our Enshrinement event at a level that adequately honors our Class of 2020,” according to President and CEO Amy Spowart. “We appreciate the understanding and support of the Class of 2020, participants, sponsors, NAHF members and the City of Dayton in this decision.” First and foremost, the Board of Trustees of the NAHF would like to express concern for all who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our deepest sympathies are especially with those with loved ones who have passed. To those who are sick, we extend our heartfelt wishes for a full recovery,” says Board Chairman Michael Quiello. “Additionally, we are truly inspired by the selfless healthcare workers and first responders around the world who are on the front lines working tirelessly to care for people in need.” Options to reschedule the 2020 Enshrinement, which will be held in Dayton, OH, are being explored, including the potential of selecting a date in 2021. Board of Nominations Chairman Fred Gregory shares, “to ensure that NAHF honors the Class of 2020 in the
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Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, on May 17 announced the successful first flight of its new twin utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier. The milestone flight is a significant step toward entry into service for the cleansheet aircraft, and it kicks off the important flight test program that validates the performance of the Cessna SkyCourier. “Today was an exciting day for our employees, our suppliers and our customers. The Cessna SkyCourier performed exactly as we expected, which is a testament to the entire team of men and women who worked together to prepare for this day,” said Ron Draper, president and CEO, Textron Aviation. “I’m proud of the way the team has persevered through disruptions caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic and remained focused on getting us to this point. The Cessna SkyCourier will be an excellent product in its segment due to its combination of cabin flexibility, payload capability, superior performance and low operating costs. Our customers will be very pleased with what they experience from this aircraft.” The Cessna SkyCourier took off
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from the company’s east campus Beech Field Airport, piloted by Corey Eckhart, senior test pilot, and Aaron Tobias, chief test pilot. During the 2-hour and 15minute flight, the team tested the aircraft’s performance, stability and control, as well as its propulsion, environmental, flight controls and avionics systems. “We were very pleased with how the Cessna SkyCourier performed throughout its first flight,” Eckhart said. “It was particularly impressive to see how stable the aircraft handled on takeoff and landing. The Cessna SkyCourier already displays a high level of maturity in its flight characteristics, especially for a first flight. We were able to accomplish everything we wanted on this flight, and that’s an excellent start to the flight test program.” The prototype aircraft, along with five additional flight and ground test articles, will continue to expand on performance goals, focusing on testing flight controls and aerodynamics.
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engines, will be offered in various configurations including a 6,000-pound payload capable freighter, a 19-seat passenger version or a mixed passenger/freight combination, all based on the common platform. The Cessna SkyCourier is designed for high utilization and will deliver a combination of robust performance and operating costs. Cessna lower SkyCourier will feature the popular Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite and offer highlights such as a maximum cruise speed of up to 200 ktas and a maximum range of 900 nm. Both freighter and passenger variants of the Cessna SkyCourier will includer single-point pressure refueling as standard to enable faster turnarounds. For more information about the Cessna SkyCourier visit the company website at https://cessna.txtav.com/en/ turboprop/skycourier. The site also carries a video of the first flight at https://txtav.com/en/newsroom/2020/05/f irst-cessna-skycourier-twin-utility-turboprop-takes-flight.
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Cessna SkyCourier First Flight on May 17. (Courtesy Textron Aviation)
Cessna SkyCourier on take-off for it’s first flight. (Courtesy Textron Aviation)
Cessna SkyCourier Pilots (Courtesy Textron Aviation)
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envelope in that big regime between the very center taught now for licenses and the edges of the envelope where spins, upset training, aerobatics and loss of control occur. After all, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get from the very middle of the envelope to loss of control with going through that intermediate region. In its present guise, E3 is a onehour flight with 10 or so exercises. Back to our story â&#x20AC;&#x201C; E3 has been flown in a dozen or so airplanes so far with uniformly good results, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d not yet had an opportunity to fly it in a heavy single. An article I wrote in an online publication was passed on to a Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot, and he flew over to Savannah in his SR-22 to fly E3 with me to check out the concepts. This was good for me in several ways: I could explore E3 in that class of airplane; with a full-blooded Cirrus CFI on board, I was most unlikely to get into trouble; and it was a moderately high-level introduction for E3 into the Cirrus community. First, we flew E3 in the RV-9A in which most of E3 has been developed, and then in the SR-22. Along the way, it was mentioned that the autopilot LVL function is not taught for loss of control
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recovery in the SR-22. (LVL is a button on Garmin autopilots, which turns on the autopilot if needed and commands straight-and-level flight. Dynon has the similar LEVEL function, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not familiar with specifics.) Anyway, the E3 flights in the RV-9A and the Cirrus were wildly successful and displayed obvious benefit, just like all the other E3 flights in all the other airplanes. Next steps for applying E3 to Cirrus training are to tailor the exercises to the airplane, mostly speeds, and adapting the exercise choices to Cirrus pilots with varying flight and Cirrus experience. Fast forward a few days and I decide to check out the LVL function in the RV9A to see what it really does. Not wanting to get in over my head, I did a conservative ramp up. First was a series of level turns at 30, 45 and 60 degree bank angle, starting at a nominal low cruise speed. No surprise, there were no problems. The next series was started at a low speed at 10 degrees nose down with bank angles of 0, 30, 45 and 60 degrees. Again, no problems. After analyzing the data from this flight, the next series of test points was
planned, those being 60degree bank, 10 degrees nose down with airspeed increasing 10 knots on each test. I brought up the G meter display on the G3X Touch, planning to terminate the tests at 2.5 G, providing a hefty safety margin. Again, everything went well but the surprises came when I thoroughly analyzed all of the data. For most of the events, recovery took five seconds, but for two more moderate initial conditions, recovery took 10 seconds as the software felt less urgency. The G load seemed limited to 1.8 Gs. But what was really interesting was looking at the torques on the pitch and roll servos â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both servos showed similar profiles. In other words, the G3X applied roll input and pitch input simultaneously, and it worked just fine, contrary to the books, which state thou shalt roll wings level and then raise the nose. Not wanting to take the RV-9A results as representative of all general aviation, I called a buddy who has access to a Vashon Ranger LSA with Dynon Continued on Page 36
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GAMA PUBLISHES FIRST QUARTER 2020 AIRCRAFT SHIPMENTS AND BILLINGS REPORT In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) on May 27 released its report of general aviation aircraft shipments and billings for the first quarter of 2020. Piston, turboprop, business jet and rotorcraft deliveries declined across all segments during the first quarter of 2020 as compared to the first quarter of 2019. “While the year started off strong, the health and safety restrictions put in place to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic began to significantly impact global operations, supply chains and deliveries towards the end of the first quarter. Companies rapidly implemented a wide range of health protocols in accordance with local, regional and national level guidance to keep production, maintenance and training activity churning. Many com-
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Aircraft Type Piston Airplanes Turboprop Airplanes Business Jets Total Airplanes Total Airplane Billings Piston Helicopters Turbine Helicopters Total Helicopters Total Helicopter Billings
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panies then supplemented ongoing activities with the production and transport of health care materials needed by front line
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corrections simultaneously as well. This observation was based on the airplane’s roll and pitch attitudes during the recovery, as I could not decipher the recorded
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autopilot data. A few mornings ago, I took the RV9A up and did a pair of spirals with entries just past the desired 60-degree bank and 30-degree nose down. One recovery was with simultaneous pitch and roll inputs, the other was “the book” technique, roll wings level first and then nose up. As flown, the book technique kept the nose down a second longer, resulting in an altitude loss 60 percent greater and an extra 16 knots of airspeed in the recovery. These results don’t “prove” that the book technique is wrong in all circumstances, but these results clearly indicate that it’s time to re-examine what “the book” teaches. After further thought, it’s not clear how much of what I tried was spiral recovery and how much was unusual attitude recovery. Current thinking is that even if these were not true spirals, they were close enough and the conclusions on roll/pitch recoveries are valid. Stay tuned, there’s lots to this story. However, I’ve done about as much inflight investigation as I can within my personal safety limits, so the next steps will have to be up to others. This series of experiments is a continuation of an unintentional theme of flying over the last two years or so. Read the book on some or other aerodynamic phenomenon. Go try it in the airplane. Analyze the data. Conclude that either (a) the book isn’t completely correct or (b) my airplane does not know how to read.
of our industry’s incredible workforce who will play such a pivotal role in our recovery process,” said GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce. The first quarter of 2020, when compared to the first quarter of 2019, saw piston airplane deliveries decline 11.7 percent, with 219 units; turboprop airplane deliveries decline 41.8 percent, with 71 units; and business jet deliveries decline 19.1 percent, with 114 units. The value of airplane deliveries through the first quarter of 2020 was $3.4 billion, a decline of approximately 21.3 percent. Turbine helicopter deliveries for the first quarter of 2020, when compared to the first quarter of 2019, saw a decline of 18.3 percent, with 85 units; and piston helicopter deliveries saw a decline of 43.9 percent, with 37 units.
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This has also been a season of webinars. Frankly, I’ve been turned off by the FAA’s vacillations over the decades on what makes an airplane fly and how it should be taught. I don’t know who seems to be making the rules, but it sure doesn’t seem to be high-time general aviation pilots, or people who have seen the diversity of general aviation styles and flying skills, not to mention the variations in instructors. Then there’s this new crop of Youtube wannabes who loudly and proudly proclaim aviation clichés, appealing to those who respond to a strong presentation and feel a need for certainty. Some of those clichés are obsolete, some are flat out wrong. Sometimes presenters redefine established terms for their own purposes, flaunting their ignorance. But there have been some really good webinars. The New England FAASTeam has put out a few that I really liked, for example. Frankly, I have little desire to go into the webinar or Youtube business, nor am I looking to sell E3 – I’m giving it away free to organizations. My goal is to find appropriate organizations to partner in E3, to help E3 grow and mature beyond the limitations of my experience and my ways of doing things. Building momentum is slow, but it is happening, so that E3 can help keep our friends alive. Be safe, be well, wash your hands.
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THE AV8 GROUP ANNOUNCES NEW FACILITY EXPANSION In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
The Av8 Group has announced the completion of a 10,000-square-foot expansion at their Houston location. This will provide additional space for their specialized service of landing gear and other component overhauls. The original facility occupied 20,000-square-feet of space, and now with the added square feet will have a combined total of 30,000-square-feet to service the growing requests for landing gear and component overhauls. The construction started last fall and final touches were completed in March 2020 with the capacity to accept additional projects.
“This additional space will allow us to expand our capabilities even further, which we are excited about and we will be announcing further details to the industry in the near future,” said Yoel Arnoni, CEO, The Av8 Group. The Av8 Group specializes in landing gear overhaul as well as hydraulic, mechanical and electrical components and more. By utilizing in-house engineering, DER and PMA part manufacturing capabilities when possible, the Av8 Group delivers unprecedented value to component overhaul customers. Located in Houston, Texas, Av8 Group,
IADA NAMES ERIKA INGLE
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has appointed Erika Ingle as Director of Operations, reporting to Executive Director Wayne Starling. Previously, Ingle worked as an account director for Gorman360, the association’s advertising agency. “Erika has been indispensable as IADA has expanded our profile and reach internationally,” said IADA Executive Director Wayne Starling. “Her background insmall business, startups, branding, mar-
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an FAA and EASA Authorized Repair Station and FAA PMA authority, combines three distinct subsidiary units: Av8 MRO, Av8 PMAandAv8AOG. Each unit provides an unprecedented level of experience and capability, from PMA parts and engineering, accessory and component MRO to AOG parts sales, distribution and managed repair services. For more information, visit av8grp.com, or call 713/589-2668. The Av8 Group has announced completion of a 10,000-square-foot expansion at their Houston location for their specialized service of landing gear and other compo(Courtesy Av8 Group) nent overhauls.
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Also Responsible for IADA Foundation and AircraftExchange.com keting, sales, event management, philanthropy, and in video production has aided IADA’s transformation into a larger force in the aircraft resale industry.” As Director of Operations, Ingle will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organization and its initiatives, including the IADA Foundation, the AircraftExchange aircraft marketing site, the organization’s board and biannual meetings, and its presence at aviation conventions, including NBAA-BACE. She will
also be responsible for budgets, foundation development, the website, marketing the organization, and its dealer-broker portal. In addition to working at Gorman 360 for six years, Ingle, from Ann Arbor, has been a small business owner, an independent education management professional, a contributor for video producer Mindfield, and a production coordinator for Avalon Films. She was educated at Kendall School of Art and Design in Continued on Page 42
IADA names Erika Ingle as Director of Operations. (Courtesy IADA)
Do you find yourself saying..? • It is hard dealing with people! • I feel like I’m part manager, part psychologist! How do I handle their issues? • I know the key to our success is to make the team as productive as possible – but how? • I feel overwhelmed on a daily basis, always in “crisis mode” – what can I do? • I was close to my peers and suddenly I was promoted. How do I handle that? • How can I be clear and consistent with my message? How can I get buy-in from my team? • How do I give effective feedback so my direct report feels supported? • I have a hard time delegating, but I know I need to because I don't want to have burnout. • How do I manage-up?
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TEXTRON AVIATION AWARDED CONTRACT FOR TWO BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 350CER AIRCRAFT FOR U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
BUSINESS NEWS
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, was awarded a contract for two additional Beechcraft King Air 350CER turboprop aircraft for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) on May 20. After mission modifications by Sierra Nevada Corporation, these two Multirole Enforcement Aircraft (MEA) aircraft will join a fleet of 23 other King Air 350 aircraft used to safeguard the United States homeland as part of the coordinated application of CBP’s aviation and maritime law enforcement resources. “We are honored the King Air 350CER continues to be the aircraft of choice to fill this critical mission need for the CBP,” said Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Mission Sales. “These aircraft can fly six-hour missions and can deploy to hot spots where multi-sensor patrols assist
both ground and marine agents to detect, interdict and prevent acts of terrorism as well as the unlawful movement of people, illegal drugs and other contraband toward or across the borders of the United States.” CBP MEA is equipped with a sophisticated array of active and passive sensors, technical collection equipment and satellite communications capabilities that can be deployed for ground interdiction operations, air-to-air intercept operations and medium-range maritime patrols. The aircraft is operated by a crew of four, including two highly trained sensor operators who employ the mission equipment and coordinate the information flow to the ground. The Beechcraft King Air 350CER
Government, military and commercial customers need airborne solutions for critical missions, and often turn to Textron Aviation. The company’s avia-
Autonodyne LLC, an aviation engineering firm with expertise in unmanned aerial system and software design and certification, announced its partnership with Robotic Skies, the global maintenance, repair, and overhaul network for commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The companies will develop field maintenance and other support services for Autonodyne’s mission-critical systems and solutions. Autonodyne provides the certification platform for on-board mission computers, software, and ground control systems that enable UAS to co-exist with manned operations in the global airspace infrastructure. Autonodyne works with operators of both small (under 55 pounds) and large (over 55 pounds) commercial unmanned and advanced aerial mobility aircraft. Autonodyne has experience in the certification of more than 75 manned systems with unrestricted flight approval in
the National and International Airspace. Autonodyne is now applying that knowledge to the unmanned aerospace market. The company has particular expertise in next-generation aviation software that enables smart automation and autonomous vehicle control. Robotic Skies, through partnerships with unmanned aircraft manufacturers and existing manned aviation repair stations, provides enterprise UAS fleet operators with local turnkey field service support. The company employs traditional aviation methodology to make UAS flight operations safe, productive, and compliant with regulatory maintenance requirements. Autonodyne CEO, Steve Jacobson, said: “We are focused on building architectures to support the unrestricted flight of unmanned aircraft in the national airspace. Robotic Skies is an ideal partner in this effort because, in addition to giving us the ability to scale up our customer
support program quickly, they understand the nuances of operating in regulated airspace.” “Our companies share a common background in manned aviation,” said Robotic Skies Founder and CEO, Brad Hayden. “The partnership with Autonodyne is a unique opportunity to combine the experience of our teams and bring the aviation safety mindset and best-practices to advancing autonomous unmanned aviation technology.” Autonodyne is focused on becoming the kernel for unmanned aerial flight. Combining control station, on-board mission computer, and advanced autonomy behaviors, Autonodyne develops and certifies systems and software for civil and defense aircraft that operate without a traditional pilot. Autonodyne has expertise in national and international certification for unmanned aerial systems, and is located primarily in Boston, Massachusetts. Learn more at
About the King Air 350CER
aircraft is an extended range version of the King Air 350i twin-engine turboprop aircraft configured with an optional cargo door, resulting in enhanced mission flexibility. Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60A or optional factory installed PT6A-67A turboprop engines with Hartzell four blade propellers power the King Air 350CER aircraft, and a fully integrated Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion digital avionics suite provides pilot(s) with state-of-the-art touchscreen controls.
Endless Special Missions Possibilities
(Courtesy Textron Aviation) tion solutions provide the high- performance and flight characteristics required to address the unique challenges of special missions operations. Offering quality, versatility and low-operating costs, Textron Aviation products are preferred for air ambulance, ISR, utility transport, aerial survey, flight inspection, training and a number of other special operations. Learn more at www.txtav.com.
AUTONODYNE PARTNERS WITH ROBOTIC SKIES FOR AUTONOMOUS UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
(Courtesy Robotic Skies)
www.autonodyne.com. Robotic Skies is a global network of maintenance Service Centers for enterprise Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) fleets. Founded in 2014, Robotic Skies has 200 independently owned and operated certified repair stations in its network (and growing), spanning more than 40 countries. The company’s aviation-grade field service programs are flexible, scalable, and meet the regulatory requirements for complex commercial operations like drone delivery. Learn more at www.roboticskies.com.
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In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
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It has been said that the only voluntary act in aviation is the decision to take-off. Every action after take-off involves the skillful management of risk, the enjoyment of flight and a continuous stream of decisions that result in a safe landing. In 1974, NASA created the Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) to allow aviation professionals to share experiences in a frank, non-punitive manner. The ASRS structure allows pilots and other aviation professionals to file an anonymous report of an incident, error or occurrence that the contributor feels might be of value to others. These reports are gathered, analyzed and data based by NASA experts and made available to all interested parties as a tool for creating proactive aviation safety programs. Additionally, NASA distributes an electronic publication, CALLBACK, which contains selected, de-identified, reports on a free subscription basis. In Flight USA is proud to reprint selected reports, exerpted from CALLBACK, for our readers to read, study, occasionally laugh at, and always learn from. Visit http://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/ to learn how you can participate in the ASRS program.
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hether supporting commercial, military, or General Aviation (GA), Maintainers in the aviation industry are some of our most unsung heroes. They work diligently and strive to keep the nation’s aircraft airworthy and mission capable. Aviation Maintainers are indispensable and a great tribute to the safest form of transportation in modern history. ASRS does, however, receive reports suggesting Maintainers are vulnerable to similar types of threats that plague aircrew. Distraction, fatigue, confusion, inexperience, lack of teamwork, communication, or procedural discipline, documentation errors, and understaffing are but a few. Others do exist, and in today’s environment, Maintainers face special challenges in preserving the many aircraft that have become temporarily grounded. This month, CALLBACK shares reports that describe situations that a Maintainer or pilot could face daily. Rife with lessons and wisdom, the narratives afford insight into the Maintainer’s world and provide an appreciation that…
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“…When you see mighty jet aircraft as they mark their way through the air, the grease-stained man with a wrench in his handis the man who put them there.” - Anonymous
the airport with about 3,000 feet of altitude to spare. [I made a] spiral descent to downwind and landed without incident. There was a policeman waiting when we landed, and Mechanics [were] on duty. I had 11 hours on the plane since a 100-hour inspection. The ignition harness had been replaced during that inspection. At the same time, a new electronic starter was installed. It was apparent to the Mechanic at ZZZ that the spark plugs had not been removed, cleaned, or replaced. One had ceased firing and was visibly oval shaped from wear. Another had corroded through the ceramic liner and was not firing properly. All 12 had not been cleaned. There was visible rust on the exterior of two of the other 10. I’m not a Mechanic, but I read the 100-hour [inspection] checklist that mandates a close look at any rusty parts. If the spark plugs were not removed, they didn’t do a compression test. The Cessna 100-hour [inspection] checklist calls for a compression test and an inspection of all engine systems. According to the [Mechanic at ZZZ,] the ignition switch was replaced with a new ACS A-510-2K and matching door locks, and… an Annual Inspection, described under Title 14 CFR 43, Appendix D, was performed. [The aircraft] was determined to be in an airworthy condition at this time.
Shortly after the completion of a 100-hour inspection, this C172 pilot assumed that the aircraft was airworthy. Engine trouble and subsequent discoveries proved otherwise. • I was flying to see a friend and lost power at 9,500 feet. I had intermittent power, but not enough to maintain altitude. I ran through my checklist with no luck and requested priority handling. [ATC]… gave me vectors to ZZZ. I kept fiddling with the fuel and leaning combinations but had time to take down a phone number for ATC, so I could call after landing. Then I switched to the UNICOM. I checked the weather and made
A procedure skirted and an assumption unverified produced a threat unnoticed to this Maintenance Technician. Serious consequences thoroughly reiterated the old lessons. • Last week, I was informed that the oil drum [containing unused oil] was running low. After asking Stores personnel more than once over the span of a couple of days to bring new barrels over from our remote storage facility, I went out… near our loading docks to find a barrel [containing unused oil] that we could use. New barrels [of unused oil] are often stored alongside waste barrels
The Eleventh Hour
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before they are moved. We found a barrel that appeared to be unused, and we brought it into the hangar. I was informed that a [servicing unit] was filled with waste oil but that the Mechanics who identified it thought that [the only item]…serviced [by that servicing unit] was an Integrated Drive Generator (IDG), which was [then] flushed and opschecked good. The servicing unit was then put out of service, and the barrel, which we had brought in, removed. ZZZ identified an aircraft that was serviced with waste oil. The source of this waste oil may have been me moving the barrel from outside, and several aircraft may have been serviced with waste oil. The Crew Chiefs then worked with Maintenance Control to identify all affected aircraft. I failed to follow procedures, as I did not verify the barrel to see if it had a serviceable Part/Material Inspection (PMI) tag. Stores could have eliminated this issue by acting upon requests when they are made or by not storing waste and new oil next to each other. I also should have verified the PMI tag and issued it to the floor when moving the barrel.
Safety, Integrity, and the Bottom-Line
Once in a long while, professionalism suffers when judgment and integrity fade and the bottom-line clouds the clear vision of safety. Kudos to this Aviation Maintenance Technician. • During troubleshooting of the [B777] D5L passenger entry door, the flight lock was not releasing, allowing the door to be opened and closed. The outbound Captain approached the assigned Mechanic and me, and asked several times for me, the certifying engineer, to make a false logbook entry stating that the door operated normally, and that he would endorse the fact that he witnessed the correct operation. Each time I refused to acknowledge his request. The driver for his request was the number of passengers that would need to be offloaded due to an inoperative door.
When it was deemed that the door would have to be deferred as inoperative, I was in the flight deck reviewing the [maintenance procedure]. The Captain approached me again and said, “You know, you’re killing my company by doing this. If you won’t do what I had asked, maybe we can find another company that will do it for us.” My response was, “That’s not up to me. That’s up to the company.” After that, there wasn’t any further dialog regarding the serviceable condition of the door.
We All Should Have…
When this Maintenance Technician helped move a CRJ700, the reduced manpower, relaxed procedural discipline, and lack of a clear plan all produced an undesirable result. • I was trying to be helpful by staying on overtime to help the dayshift wingwalk the aircraft into the hangar because they didn’t have enough people. The plane arrived back from the gate to the hangar. We hooked up the towbar to the tug to start moving the aircraft inside. Person 2 and I were the only wing-walkers, and Person 3 was on the tug. Person 3 didn’t have a tail-walker but started [pulling] the plane inside the hangar nose in. Person 3 angled the plane to me so he cleared Person 2’s side, because the hangar doors were not opened all the way. After Person 3 cleared the wingtip on Person 2’s side, he cut the wheel so the wingtip on my side would clear. When he cut the wheel, he could no longer see me, and if I went in his line of sight, I would no longer be able to see if the wingtip cleared. Person 2 was walking to my side so he could tell how much clearance we had. That’s when I crossed my arms and said, “Cut it, stop,” because the wingtip was going to hit the hangar door. Person 3 kept moving with the tug and hit the hangar door with the right-hand wingtip. Person 2 even saw me cross my arms and didn’t say anything to the tug driver. Continued to Page 42
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While many (actually most) flight training organizations are closed due to the worldwide challenges being face as COVID 19 restructures social gatherings, the unique business model offered by Arizona Type Ratings has allowed this Cessna Citation (CE-500, CE-510 and CE-525) based training organization to continue flying. Mitch Ange, Owner of Arizona Type Ratings, points how ATR’s
personalized training meets today’s difficult needs, “We specialize in one-on-one training, not student groups. Health safety protocols can be followed closely, and special precautions are being taken. ATR’s entire staff is not only expert in Citation training, but especially alert to personal safety issues.” The name of Arizona Type Ratings implies that ATR specializes in obtaining
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type ratings only, but Mitch points out that their Citation services cover a broad spectrum of required FAA training. According to Mitch, “Of course, a new Citation owner must obtain a type rating, but we also provide differences and recurrent training, SIC programs, high altitude endorsements, single pilot exemptions, loss of control avoidance and have a great pinch hitter course.” Mitch continues, “Our staff is working hard to keep Citation owners up and running as airline travel becomes increasingly problematic.” To be sure, while the media carries on about “aviation being shut down,” the private and business world of flying are continuing to serve clients around the world. To learn more about Arizona Type
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Continued from Page 38 Grand Rapids. IADA is a professional trade association formed more than 25 years ago, promoting the growth and public understanding of the aircraft resale industry. IADA now offers the world’s only accreditation program for dealer organizations and the only certification program for individual brokers.
Safe Landings
Continued from Page 40 The tug driver should have had a tail-walker before tugging the aircraft, and the hangar doors should have been more open, but Person 3 said it was enough room. Person 2 should have told the tug driver that I had my arms crossed.
Nuts and Bolts of Maintenance
A B767 engine had been repaired. Training was being accomplished during the engine run test, and an apparent oversight resulted in significant damage to the engine. • [We three] Mechanics removed and replaced three fan blades and three opposites for weight purposes. Other blades underwent Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) for damage. After the blade replacement, I was asked to train for engine run qualification. [Two of us] were being trained. We did an engine run for vibration per the Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM), test number six. [Ground Operations] pushed us into location, and they were out front with communications with Tower and us. The vibrations for the fan were out of
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Mitch Ange is a former electrical engineer and owner of Professional Airline Systems and Arizona Type Rating. By studying the needs of his students he has developed one of the best animated and interactive training programs in the industry. (Courtesy ATR)
Ratings, and the services they offer, visit www.arizonatyperatings.com. Be sure to ask about the new digital programs now available that can shorten training time and lessen cost. Products and Services members are verified by the organization. The process delivers high standards of ethical business and transparency regarding aircraft transactions, leading to a more efficient and reliable marketplace. For information on IADA go to www.IADA.aero. For info about IADA’s aircraft marketplace go to www.Aircraft Exchange.com.
limits high: We couldn’t go above 76 percent. We then returned to the gate, and [the Trainer] called Maintenance Control. [The Trainer] said that they instructed him to have [the team of three] remove the spinner and run the engine again. We pushed back for more engine-run training. The Trainer was in the First Observer’s seat. Another Mechanic was in the doorway. Ground Operations was in front of the aircraft in a car, and all were in communications with Tower. We ran both engines up, and the vibrations were lower than before and closer to within limits. We taxied back to the gate and shut down. When we got out, the Mechanics on the ground informed us that, when we started to go to full power, they heard a noise. Neither Ground Operations nor Tower informed us of this. We then looked at the engine and noticed the damage to the blades and cowling. We called Maintenance Control and informed them. The barrel nuts for holding the spinner on came out of their respective mounts and flew into the blades and engine [inlet] acoustic [liner], creating the damage.
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BETTER THINGS
In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
No, I’m not going to talk about that “thing” that has turned our world upside down. Just turn on the TV or radio, pick up a newspaper, or log in and you’ll learn all about it. But I’ll bet you hadn’t heard about the 20 great folks who either did their first solo flight or who earned their private or commercial license or instrument or multiengine rating with Wisconsin Aviation since the beginning of this year! Yes, the flight schools are alive and well, and folks are pursuing their dreams and proudly accomplishing their goals.
You also probably didn’t hear about the people who are using their pilot licenses to get their travel needs met. There’s no better way to social-distance when you travel than to be a mile or two up in the air, passing through uncrowded, sanitized FBOs, coming and going when you choose. Getting that license is certainly paying off and will continue to pay dividends in the future. No better time to start than now! Speaking of travel, I do really feel sorry for our friends at the airlines. They
really do have a rough ride ahead figuring out how to not jam-pack planes and terminals and still make money. Their reduced schedules and supposed empty seats won’t make it easier or efficient to get places. Fortunately, general aviation has answers for that – charter, corporate, or private travel – which offers absolute security and hygiene safety, as you know everyone on board. Fly direct to your destination on any schedule you choose. Take your family, your friends, or the business associates you need. Take whom
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you want; just leave that “thing” behind! America is starting to move again, and general aviation is a great option to have. Better times are ahead. Better things can and will happen. All of us at Wisconsin Aviation wish you well and look forward to seeing you at the airport.
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You can find anything on the Internet. So, when it was time to find a manufacturer that could provide five bifold doors for a private hangar project at the Weiner Neustadt East Airport near Vienna, Austria, Robert Kudrna scoured the Internet and found Schweiss Doors. Kudrna is the CEO at KAT.AT building contracting, an Austrian company that specializes in greenhouse construction. He completed a thorough price and quality comparison between Schweiss and several European door companies and was impressed enough to fly to Minnesota for a tour of the Schweiss Doors factory. “I checked with a company in Germany that does hangar doors and another door company, Hasla Able Group, that owns most of the door companies in Europe,” Kudrna says. “There was one small blacksmith company in Austria that produces doors that look like Schweiss doors, but it would have taken 12 months delivery time and all the other door company prices were a lot higher.” Kudrna liked Schweiss Doors
because he discovered during his visit the company is a family-owned business, much like his own that was started 50 years ago by his grandfather and passed on to his father. Weiner Neustadt East Airport serves the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It’s used for business and general aviation and is the home to the corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities of Diamond Aircraft, Austria’s most famous aircraft factory. KAT.AT built three plane rental hangars there that feature five Schweiss bifold liftstrap doors. The largest hangar is 197 feet by 131 feet and has three doors: one measures 63 feet, 5 inches by 23 feet, 8 inches and the other two are 55 feet, 9 inches by 19 feet, 10 inches. Two other hangars are 65 feet by 65 feet and each has a door measuring 43 feet, 5 inches by 23 feet, 8 inches. For convenience and safety, all five doors have up/stop/down switches located at each side of the doors. “Jeremy (at Schweiss Doors) was very helpful during the ordering process,”
Kudrna says. “When I had some questions and changes in the size of the doors, he was very quick to send me the specs. With the specs, everything was clear, we made our final planning around the doors. “Hopefully we will see more Schweiss doors in Europe. There is a market for them in the European Union. Even with the container shipping costs, the Schweiss doors are less expensive than what we can buy in Europe. Over here, almost everything outside Austria, including agriculture, comes from the Netherlands.” Schweiss Doors is the premier manufacturer of hydraulic and bifold liftstrap doors. Doors are custom made to any size for any type of new or existing building for architects and builders determined to do amazing things with their buildings, including the doors. Schweiss also offers a cable to liftstrap conversion package. For more information, visit www.bifold.com.
Three bifold liftstrap hangar doors were installed on the largest hangar and are shown ready for exterior cladding. Each door is powered by two bottom drive motors and they have manual latch systems. (Courtesy Schweiss Doors)
The rental hangars are already in use. The largest hangar has three doors and measures 197 feet by 131 feet. For convenience and safety, up/stop/down switches were placed at each side of the doors. Doors are insulated with fireresistant sandwich panels that don’t require an inside liner. (Courtesy Schweiss Doors)
COMING DUE – ALREADY DUE – PAST DUE: WHAT DO I DO?
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By KT Budde-Jones
Renewing your FAA Medical During the COVID-19 Shut Down
uch of our everyday lives have been disrupted due to COVID19. Schedules are different and time has little meaning. It is hard to know what day it is or even what month. Then one day you wake up and realize that your FAA medical is either due, coming due or past due; what do you do? According to the FAA; a person may serve as a required pilot/flight crewmem-
ber of a civil aircraft only if that person holds the appropriate unexpired medical certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 67. Furthermore, “all medical certificates expire at the end of the last day of the month of expiration.” In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic created a national emergency response leading to the suspension of all non-emergency medical services. In response, on March 26th the FAA suspended the enforcement of airman med-
ical certificate expirations. Accordingly, the notice states, “from March 31, 2020 to June 30, 2020 the FAA will not take legal enforcement action against any person serving as a required pilot/flight crewmember or flight engineer who holds a medical certificate that expires within this time period.” This means that if your certificate expired during March, April, May or June you are still good until June 30, 2020. Know that this policy could be modified or superseded at
any time in the future. There are a few caveats to this “get out of jail free card.” This policy of extension applies only to holders of an FAA issued medical certificate serving as pilots and crew within the United States. The policy also includes those that are on Authorization for Special Issuance (ASI) Letters for disqualifying conditions that have been “waivered.” Unless specifically addressed in a current ASI, it does not Continued on Page 47
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OODIES AND ADGETS
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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.
GADGETS FROM GPS’S, TO BACKPACKS TO SHIRTS… AND A GOODIE AT PLANES OF FAME MUSEUM
Aircraft Spruce has just received new stock from Garmin, including the Garmin Aera 760 Portable Aviation Navigator. The Aera 760 is a premium all-in-one aviation portable complete with a built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver that is purpose-built for the pilot and cockpit. The Aaera 760 boasts a 7-inch bright, sunlight readable touchscreen display that can run on battery power for up to four hours on a single charge. Along the bezel, an industry-standard USB-C connection is used to charge and power the aera 760, while a microSD card slot allows pilots to load topography and street maps or use it to easily transfer user waypoints. The aera 760 features an intuitive user-interface resembling that of many other popular Garmin products such as the GTN™ Xi series, G3X™ Touch and Garmin Pilot™ allowing
pilots to easily transition between multiple Garmin products in the cockpit. Capable of operating in harsh conditions, the aera 760 has also been tested and hardened to meet stringent temperature and vibration standards. If Father’s Day shopping is on your to-do list, Aircraft Spruce has lots of ideas, including the Flight Outfitters Sling Pack. The unique six-pocket sling pack design of this bag organizes a surprising amount of gear. Pockets for a tablet, sunglasses, and other items give you the storage you need for everyday use. Removable gun holster is included. Includes a carry handle and a single padded shoulder strap that can be adjusted for right or left shoulder use. The perfect pilot’s shirt is also available at Aircraft Spruce. This would be the Van Heusen short sleeve stretch Aviator Shirt. The Van Heusen aviator is a classic
professional pilot shirt worn by Commercial pilots. The Aviator shirt, ranging in sizes from 14 to 18 1/2, features a wrinkle-free finish – perfect for the on-thego professional pilot. Additionally, it boasts a spread collar, epaulets for your stripes and double chest pockets making it the first choice for aviation professionals who make comfort a priority. All Aircraft Spruce products can be found on their website at www.aircraft spruce.com. Speaking of shirts, and caps, check out the Planes of Fame online gift shop. Some items are on sale. And a purchase from the gift shop helps support the museum, especially since it was forced to close for several weeks. Good news though, Planes of Fame has opened an outdoor museum at their Chino location. Join them for the Planes of Fame ‘Outdoor Experience’ where more than an acre of outdoor space is
TSA GIVES FLIGHT SCHOOLS MORE TIME STUDENTS' TRAINING
By Dan Namowitz AOPA
Flight schools that train security-vetted foreign nationals have been granted more time to begin some students’ training under a temporary exemption announced by the Transportation Security Administration. The exemption, which will be in effect until Sept. 1, gives U.S. flight schools 365 days to initiate training of alien flight students who have been approved following a TSA security threat assessment if the candidate’s information and fees were submitted on or between Dec. 1, 2019, and Sept. 1, 2020, according to a recent Federal Register notice. Before the exemption, a foreign student’s flight training had to start within
180 days to ensure that a valid security threat assessment was in force throughout the training. The TSA said the continuing coronavirus pandemic had created “significant restrictions” on commercial activity and personal movement, making it “impracticable” for many students to begin training within 180 days. “During the COVID-19 crisis, it is vital to move cargo expeditiously through the supply chain, and to ensure that medical supplies and home goods reach healthcare centers and consumers,” the notice said. “Aviation facilities and aircraft are an integral part of the supply chain and must continue operations throughout the public health emergency and after. Workers who support air transportation of cargo and passengers, includ-
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available for visitors to stretch their legs and enjoy viewing historic aircraft. The hangar doors will be open for guests to look into the hangars while viewing the aircraft from an outdoor environment. Admission prices have been reduced and the hours of operation have been revised during this phased re-opening. While keeping in compliance with State and County requirements, museum organizers hope to open more of the museum as restrictions are modified. Currently modified museum schedule and pricing: Open Wednesdays through Sundays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Admission is $8 per adult and $4 per child (4 years & under free). Coupons and discounts are temporarily suspended. Visit www.planesoffame.org for more information.
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ing flight instructors, are considered by the DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) as essential.” The TSA estimated that the exemption would spare more than 2,100 U.S. businesses the loss of “significant revenue,” and give 4,500 flight training applicants who meet the requirements “needed flexibility” to train. The agency cited a flight training industry estimate that one-third of all U.S. flight training “is conducted for aliens, many of whom are lawful permanent residents, or students participating in the student visitor exchange program,” who can encounter delays including the closures of fingerprint collection locations and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offices.
Flight schools that train security-vetted foreign nationals have been granted more time. (Mike Fizer/courtesy AOPA) Fight schools must continue to follow TSA notification requirements during the period of the exemption. The TSA said it would continue to vet the group of applicants who train under the exemption’s provisions.
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Two-Part Virtual Event is Scheduled for July 8 to 9 and Aug. 18 to 19
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) have announced the two-part virtual event for the FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition, Episodes I and II, will take place on July 8 to 9 andAug. 18 to 19, 2020. Episode I is scheduled for July 8 to 9 with a focus on UAS traffic management (UTM) and international UAS integration. Episode II is planned for Aug. 18 to 19 with a focus on UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP) updates and public safety operations. Each event will feature keynote presentations, expert panels, guided and non-guided networking discussions, one-on-one meetings with experts in the FAA UAS Support Center and How-To Sessions with live Q&A. The annual symposium, which is cohosted by the FAA and AUVSI, brings together industry and safety professionals, technology experts, and regulators to share safety information and updates among the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) community. It was originally set for June 16 to 18 at the Baltimore Convention Center. “As a community, we have made significant progress since our last UAS Symposium,” said Jay Merkle, FAA’s executive director for UAS Integration. “Even in these extraordinary times, it is important to continue our integration work, deliver information on best practices, and discuss innovative approaches
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1955 Beechcraft T-34B Mentor
1942 Boeing Stearman PT-17
60 HRS Since Restoration............$225,000 Completely restored to like new condition with many new updates. 225 HP Lycoming engine with 630 SMOH, Electrical system with Garmin Avionics, Must see ! .........................$129,950
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1973 Cessna 182P Skylane
500 SMOH, 9000 TTSN, Garmin 650 IFR GPS, Same owner since 1982, 3244 TTSN, 2224 ADS-B, S-TEC 60 A/P, Recent interior, nice paint, SMOH and running strong. Very nice hangar kept NDH ........................................................$129,950 in Livermore Ca.........................................$84,950
to our shared challenges.” “The UAS Symposium drives engagement between the commercial UAS industry and the regulators at the FAA,” said Brian Wynne, president and CEO of AUVSI. “Although the Symposium is moving to a virtual format, it will continue to provide opportunities for stakeholders to help define the rules and concepts that govern the future of UAS operations.” Additional details about the agenda and registration information is available on the symposium’s website: https://faauas.auvsi.net/faa2020/home.
and discuss any questions via phone and gather up any required medical information of significance since your last medical. If you have not been flying, get your head back in the game and study your manuals, check lists and procedures. AvDoc 51’s Senior FAA Medical examiner, Dr. William Busch, has been available to help with FAA medical exams and questions during this shutdown period. He can also help you with your Special Issuance or HIMS program requirements via phone consultation at 407-846-0854. AvDoc 51 is a division of Stallion 51 Flight Operations and is based at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport in Central Florida.
1956 F35 Beech Bonanza
1979 Piper Warrior II 161
Hangar Kept in Livermore last 50 years. Not flown since 1993............................$24,950
1278 SMOH, 15,193 TTSN, Garmin Avionics ........................................$25,000
1982 Cessna 172P 180 HP
1968 Piper Navajo 310
1387 SNEW 180 HP Engine, 5200 TTSN, IFR, Hangar Kept, Looks like new, NDH. ..........CALL!
Same owner since 1978 with 6530 TTSN and 1250 on engines. King gold crown avionics. .........................................$79,950
LD SO 1977 Piper Archer 181
1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk
Only 700 TTSN, one owner based in Livermore CA since New................$69,950
60 SMOH, 4000 TTSN, This is a prime condition hangar kept California airplane,....$79,950
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1947 North American Navion
2085 SFRMAN, 3000 TTSN, L/R fuel, Garmin GPS, King IFR, new paint/leather interior and new windows, NDH ..........................$86,950
68 Hrs since brand new I0-520-BB 285 HP engine upgrade. Total restoration on Aircraft with lots of upgrades. ..........................$79,950
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CRAIG WILCOCKSON: PERSONAL DREAM COMES TRUE
June 2020
My name is Craig Wilcockson and I live in Australia however, in September 2019, I competed in the Jet class of the 56th Annual STIHL National Championship Air Race which was held Sept. 11-15 at the Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada. My interest in the STIHL National Championship Air Race started in 2018 when I was invited by Charlie and Tam Camilleri, who own CCT Racing to attend as the Crew Chief for one of their two jets and it grew from there. CCT Racing have both an L-39 Albatros and L-29 Delfin based at Stead Airport and in June 2019, I was given the opportunity to hire one of their jets and successfully completed the Pylon Racing Seminar (PRS) with the aim of racing in the National Championship Air Race in September 2019. My obsession with aviation began at an early age. In 1989 I began flight training and most of my flying time has been accumulated in warbird aircraft, these being CJ6A Nanchang, Yak 52, Tail-wheel
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aircraft, T-28 Trojan, S211 Marchetti, L-29 Delfin and L-39 Albatros. In Australia I have also flown for
Fastjet Adventure Flights, owned by Charlie and Tam Camilleri, located at Bathurst New South Wales where people
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have the opportunity to go up for warbird flights in either a CJ-6A Nanchang, L-29 Delfin or L-39 Albatros. I have experience as an airshow display pilot, formation lead and wing pilot and hold both low-level flying and low-level aerobatics ratings. I have flown in various Airshows around Australia demonstrating aircraft handling, formation and aerobatic displays in both piston and jet aircraft. I have now achieved my dream of racing in the Reno Air Races and I achieved 2nd in the Jet Bronze Class and 5th in the Jet Silver Class races. The STIHL National Championship Air Races and Airshow is a one-of-a-kind thrill event that has to be seen, heard and felt to be believed. Charlie and I are two of less than 40 people in the world qualified to race jets; more people are qualified to fly into space than are qualified to race at Reno! ‘The National Championship Air Races is the fastest motorsport in the world.’
RENO AIR RACING ASSOCIATION RESCHEDULES PYLON RACING SEMINAR FOR SEPTEMBER
The annual “Rookie School” for the STIHL National Championship Air Races has been rescheduled for Sept. 9–12, 2020. The Reno Air Racing Association’s Pylon Racing Seminar (PRS) was previously scheduled for June 10–13. “Notwithstanding the initial signs of progress in the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, we believe that the safety and health of our racers, their crews, our volunteers and staff are paramount and that rescheduling these training and recurrent practice sessions to September is in everyone’s best interests,” said Fred Telling, CEO of the Reno Air Racing Association. “The uncertainty surrounding the safety of gatherings over ten people as well as travel restrictions in less than two months has led us to proactively adjust our plans to provide the participants time to adjust theirs.” By moving PRS to early September, just prior to the planned 57th STIHL National Championship Air Races, organizers hope the burden on the new racers and those who return to practice is diminished and they will have more time to assess the situation as it evolves. For pilots interested in PRS, the Reno Air Racing Association is extend-
(Courtesy Reno Air Racing Association) ing the deadline for applications and all documents to June 30. Applications for the 2020 STIHL National Championship Air Races will be available June 15 and should be submitted by July 15. The 2020 STIHL National Championship Air Races, set for Sept. 16–20, are just 20 minutes north of downtown Reno.
The STIHL National Championship Air Races are held every September by the Reno Air Racing Association. The event has become an institution for Northern Nevada and aviation enthusiasts from around the world with seven racing classes, a large display of static aircraft and several military and civilian flight demonstra-
tions. Independent economic impact studies show that the event generates as much as $91.7 million annually for the local economy. For more information on the STIHL National Championship Air Races, to obtain media credentials, volunteer, become a vendor or purchase tickets visit AirRace.org or call (775) 972-6663.
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