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HISTORIC SEAPLANES TAKE FLIGHT OVER THE CALIFORNIA COASTLINE By Sagar Pathak he San Francisco Bay Area has always been filled with a rich aviation history. In the early 1930s, the China Clippers from Pan American Airways filled the skies, which opened up world wide travel via the Pacific. Military aviation is nestled in historic moments throughout airfields no longer here. The monster dirigible USS Macon from NAS Moffett Field lumbered along the coastline in search of enemy patrols. Army Air Corps planes took off San Francisco’s Crissy Field, jets screamed out of NAS Alameda and bounced around Auxiliary Fields in Hollister, Livermore, and Crows Landing and countless others. Planes catapulted off the USS Hornet, which eventually hosted those flown by Jimmy Doolittle in his historic journey to end WWII.
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NEWS Mark Baker Named AOPA President ............................................8 EAA Founder Paul Poberezny Passes At Age 91 ....................10 AD says Titan Cylinders Must Go ..............................................10 NASA Transfers Delay-Reduction Software to FAA ..................11 AOPA Summer Set for Fort Worth, Oct. 10-12 ..........................22 FAA Aims to Streamline Certification ........................................33 New Recommendations to Improve Safety, Cost......................36 Intl. Air & Space Hall of Fame Class of 2013 ............................42 Strega to Compete at Reno Air Races ......................................44 Apple Valley’s Only Airshow........................................................48 Business News ............................................................................49 NASA Explores Uses for Launch Structures ............................50 NATA Updates Safety 1st Training to Meet OSHA Deadline ....55
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Editorial: Thanks Paul By Ed Downs ................................................................6 Headlines Online ....................................................................7 Chicago Air and Water Show Success By Larry E. Nazimek ....................................................12
Homebuilder’s Workshop: More Oshkosh Details By Ed Wischmeyer ..........13 Contrails: Yesterday’s Treasures by Steve Weaver ..............17
Gieco Skytypers Spell and Soar By Larry E. Nazimek ....................................................14 What’s for Lunch? By Dr. Susan Biegel, MD ..............................................27
In Flight USA’s 30th Anniversary: From Pica Poles to A Current Day Spirit By Annamarie Buonocore ..............................................30 Madeleine Pfeifer Passes at 97 By Herb Foreman ..........................................................34 EAA AirVenture Wrap Up............................Starts on page 37
What’s Up?!: ROSH... by Larry Shapiro..............28
Flying WIth Faber: Cooking Chinese Cuisine by Stuart J. Faber ............39 The Pylon Place: 50th Anniv. of the Reno Air Races by Marilyn Dash ..............45
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By Ed Downs
THANKS, PAUL visionary, leader and damned good pilot flew over the southern horizon for the last time on Aug. 22, 2013. Paul Poberezny, founder of the Experimental Aircraft Association, is gone. Virtually every aviation publication in the world will comment on the passing of this remarkable man, most recounting the creation of the EAA, the incredible success of this organization and the part that Paul Poberezny played in shaping the modern world of recreational flying. To be sure, the creation of the EAA and all that it has stood for over the years is a story that needs to be told in perspective with the amazing person who fathered what we now refer to as the “homebuilt movement.” But this writer would like to take a different approach. You see, Paul was my friend. The funny thing is that thousands of people can correctly say the same thing. To meet Paul was to become his friend. To work with Paul was to become a friend for whom he would always take time to greet and say “hello” to, when the occasion permitted, usually at AirVenture. Once, while having lunch with Paul, I thanked him for a couple of decisions in which he had participated that changed the direction of the EAA so as to embrace not only homebuilt airplanes, but also classic and contemporary aircraft. But that was the only time I ever specifically said “thanks” to Paul. Like most, this writer regrets those things not done, and not saying “thanks” to Paul more often is one of them. For just a moment, allow me to express personal views regarding a long relationship. The fact is, many of my experiences with the EAA have been shared by thousands, so know that I include the “thanks” of many others, as well. Thanks Paul, for sharing your immense enthusiasm for the sheer joy of flight in a manner that has touched tens of thousands through the years. Sure, we all love flying, but how many of us have shared our passion in a way that affected so many others? Yes, thanks for the EAA. Thanks Paul, for that terrific article in Popular Mechanics about the Corbin Baby Ace. The Baby Ace became my dream plane, and encouraged this 16year-old student pilot and his twin brother (also a student pilot) to join the EAA, only four years after creation of the organization. My brother and I never built the Baby Ace, but nearly 53 years later I did fly a beautiful example of this great little plane, a high point of my flying career.
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Thanks Paul, for developing a chapter system that allowed two kids to meet aviation pros who encouraged a couple of teenagers to buy their first plane at only 17 years of age, an old, beat up, Taylorcraft L-2 ($900!). The “chapter gang” helped us get this “time builder” in the air and kicked off two aviation careers that have still to see their last day. Next came a Whitman Tailwind project. Although never completed, it served as trade-up cash for the plane that would, by the age of 18, make this writer a professional pilot and CFI. Thanks Paul, for the technology and skills learned through amateur aircraft construction that would give me the solid engineering base needed to pursue a career in the airlines and aerospace industries, ending up in advanced pilot training, aircraft certification and flight test engineering. Who would have thought? Thanks Paul, for inviting classic and contemporary aircraft into the folds of the EAA, allowing my wife and young family to reengage in EAA activities and flyins around the country. My kids learned about flying in airplanes and my wife earned her private pilot certificate, all in a classic Tri-Pacer. This writer, so fulfilled at being “back home” in recreational flying, left the “big guys” behind and joined in with the kit plane industry, a relationship that would last nearly 20 years, and is still not done. Thanks Paul, for becoming a personal friend as I attended the many meetings at EAA headquarters while the primary category aircraft and recreational pilot license were created. A few years later, I was once again at EAA HQ, creating what we know today as Sport Pilot and LSA. The chats, food, Wisconsin beer and fellowship of the Poberezny family rank at the top of my memories. Thanks, Paul, for never failing to look me up at my AirVenture show site, and sharing a table with me if you were in the lunch room. Thanks Paul, for that invitation to “take the Tri-motor” around the patch while attending a joint EAA/FAA meeting at the Museum. Forgive my dumb decision to decline the offer due to what I perceived to be the importance of the meeting. This was the only chance I would ever have to fly with you, and I let business stand in the way. Please accept my apologies. I have not made that sort of mistake again! Thanks Paul, for being a part of the EAA management team that recomContinued on Page 10
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2013 AIRVENTURE AIRCRAFT AWARD WINNERS Paul Poberezny Founder’s Award for Best Classic Homebuilt: Christopher Gardner, Dallas, Texas, 1963 Midget Mustang, N955Z Grand Champion Kit Built - Gold Lindy: Jay Sabot, Cheshire, Conn., 2011 Lancair Legacy, N26XY Grand Champion Plans Built - Gold Lindy: Jeffrey and John Hanson, Kasson, Minn., 2009 Hatz Classic, N167Q Antique Grand Champion - Gold Lindy:Dave and Jeanne Allen, Elbert, Colo., 1934 Waco YKC, N14137 Grand Champion: World War II: Ron & Diane Fagen, Granite Falls, Minn., Curtiss P40K Warhawk, N402WH, Gold Wrench, Fagen Fighters Restoration, Granite Falls, Minn. Grand Champion: Post World War II: Jon Vesely, Scottsdale, Ariz., North American P51D Mustang, N151JT, Gold Wrench, Midwest Aero Restorations, Danville, Ill. Gold Lindy: Brent Lavallee, St. Clements, Ontario, Canada, RotorWay, C-FOME LSA - Grand Champion - Gold Lindy: Mike Riley, Eau Claire, Wis., Quad City Challenger, N140TR Seaplane - Gold Lindy: Joe Duke, Jacksonville, Fla., N51ZD, Grumman Albatross
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20 YEARS By Craig L. Fuller President and CEO AOPA his month we are celebrating a milestone – the 20th anniversary of AOPA Insurance Services. On the one hand, it’s hard to believe that we’ve been offering insurance to pilots for two decades. On the other, it’s the most natural thing in the world that your association would be here to serve your aviation insurance needs and it seems like something we’ve always done. When I think of this 20-year milestone, I can’t help thinking how much my own life has changed during that time. I’ve worked in different industries, lived in different homes, and owned or flown a range of aircraft from jets to Bonanzas to my current Aviat Husky. At each stage my flying has changed, too. There have been times when I’ve flown mainly for pleasure and personal transportation. At
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other times flying has been a critical part of my professional life. And, of course, the past 20 years has made me older, and I’d like to believe wiser, as well. No doubt your life has also transformed in the past 20 years. Perhaps you’ve raised a family, bought your first aircraft, or returned to flying after a hiatus. Maybe you’ve moved around the country or the world, started a business, or retired to enjoy the good life. Whatever your situation, we recognize that it changes. And that’s why our AOPA Insurance Services offerings have also changed and grown over the years to meet the needs of pilots of all types. Whether you fly a technically advanced aircraft or an antique, whether you rent or own, whether you are part of a flying club or have your own fleet of business aircraft, AOPA Insurance Services is here to help you get the right amount and type of coverage. But we do more than insure your air-
plane. We also recognize that pilots have other special needs. Many life insurance policies won’t cover pilots or do so only with numerous exclusions and high costs. And what if you’re over 50? Then getting life insurance as a pilot can seem next to impossible. But we know that pilots over 50 are not only safe fliers, they have more to protect. That’s why AOPA Insurance Services has special programs just for older aviators. Flying is part of a lifestyle that often includes travel, sometimes locally and sometimes far afield. That’s why we offer special emergency assistance programs to cover unexpected expenses and get you specialized care if you have an emergency far from home. Everything from medical evacuation, return of your aircraft, and travel assistance for you and your companions can be included in your tailored emergency assistance plan. You’ll get peace of mind knowing that
you and your loved ones will be taken care of when you’re away from home, whether you’ve flown your own aircraft or traveled commercially. Because AOPA Insurance Services is a brokerage, we work with A-rated partners to bring you the best coverage. Today, we have 18 partners who specialize in meeting the needs of pilots. And because we’re part of AOPA, we recognize the importance of being your advocate when it comes to finding the right insurance. It’s hard to tell what changes each of us may face in the next 20 years, but you can count on AOPA Insurance Services to be out in front, using the latest tools and technology, as well as our personal understanding of what it means to be a pilot, to serve your changing needs. Find out more about AOPA Insurance Services and how we can serve you at insurance.aopa.org.
MARK BAKER NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION Mark R. Baker, a longtime general aviation (GA) pilot, has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the world’s largest aviation association. Baker is only the fifth AOPA president since the association’s founding nearly 75 years ago. “We are pleased to announce that Mark Baker has been selected as the next president and chief executive officer of AOPA,” said Bill Trimble, chairman of the AOPA Board of Trustees. “He has all the tools this job demands. Mark brings 35 years of involvement in the GA community as a pilot and decades of experience in leadership positions in the home improvement industry, such as Scotts Miracle-Gro Company and The Home Depot. He has an extraordinary understanding of the importance of serving our membership and advancing their needs. He is well-suited to build on the foundation established by his predecessors and move AOPA forward.” A native Minnesotan, Baker, 55, became a pilot in his 20s and has logged more than 7,500 hours of flight time. The pilot community and his close flying friends are the reason he can be found at an airport or a seaplane base nearly every weekend. An aircraft owner, Baker enjoys flying everything from light seaplanes to turbines to helicopters, but his favorite airplane continues to be his Piper Super Cub.
Baker and his wife, Vickie, have four children and six grandchildren. Not only did he encourage his father to learn to fly, but two of his sons-in-law have their pilot’s certificates and his own son will become a pilot soon as well. “Being selected as only the fifth leader of AOPA is a tremendous honor,” said Baker, an AOPA member since 1987. “Many of my happiest moments have been spent flying and sharing my passion for aviation with others. I am committed to the priorities of the membership and will ensure that AOPA’s focus remains on carrying out our mission of protecting the freedom to fly. “I am very much looking forward to getting out and meeting and listening to the members, and then using the feedback to focus valuable resources where they will most benefit GA pilots and increase the value of membership. I believe this approach can also be useful in increasing member participation in AOPA and driving increased GA flight activity.” Trimble thanked outgoing president Craig Fuller for his efforts. “On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to thank Craig Fuller for his five years in the left seat at AOPA. He served as a formidable advocate on behalf of the general aviation community, helped to forge partnerships with other aviation associations and provided important guidance at a challenging moment in our history. We wish him
well as he moves on to the next stage of his distinguished career,” said Trimble, who has led AOPA’s Board since 2005. The AOPA Board of Trustees’ search committee began looking for AOPA’s new leader earlier this year, after Fuller informed the Board of his intent to move on to other opportunities. The Board retained the national search firm of Heidrick & Struggles to help identify final candidates from among the association’s nearly 400,000 members, and Baker emerged as an outstanding candidate for the position. Through the years, Baker worked his way up through the home improvement business and brings a sharp focus on customer service that will translate well to a membership association. Most recently, he served as CEO of Orchard Supply Hardware Stores Corporation, a leading retailer of home improvement and garden products. Baker also served in senior executive roles at Scotts MiracleGro Company, Gander Mountain Company and The Home Depot. Earlier in his career, he also worked for HomeBase, Scotty’s Home Improvement Centers and Knox Hardware and Lumber. He is an alumnus of the University of Minnesota. Baker enjoys flying Young Eagles, youths aged 8-17 who are interested in aviation and are given the opportunity to fly in GA aircraft, and has donated time
Mark R. Baker has been named the new president and chief executive officer of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. (aopa.org) and resources in the past to other Experimental Aircraft Association initiatives. He also has served on several corporate boards and has been involved in leadership roles with nonprofit organizations including City of Hope, a leading biomedical research, treatment and education institution in Duarte, California, which he has supported since the 1980s. With this appointment, Baker also will become chairman of AOPA’s Political Action Committee, chief executive officer of the AOPA Foundation and publisher of AOPA Pilot, the world’s largest and most influential aviation publication. Baker is to take office on Sept. 6, 2013, following formal appointment by the Board of Trustees at the Annual Meeting of Members in Frederick, Md. To learn more, visit www.aopa.org.
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EAA FOUNDER PAUL POBEREZNY PASSES AT AGE 91 EAA Founder Paul Poberezny passed away on Aug. 22 at Evergreen Retirement Village in Oshkosh, Wis., after a battle with cancer. He was 91. The Poberezny family has expressed the following: “We deeply appreciate all the support shown to Paul and Audrey over the past five months. As Paul often said, he considers himself a millionaire because through aviation he made a million friends. He leaves an unmatched legacy in aviation and can be best remembered by all the people who discovered aviation through his inspiration to create EAA. We also thank you for respecting our family’s privacy during this time.” Only private family services are scheduled at this time. Memorials in honor of Paul’s life and legacy can be made to any of the following: EAAAviation Foundation: P.O. Box 3086, Oshkosh, WI 54903.
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Editorial: Thanks Paul Continued from Page 6 mended my name for an award, recognizing the contributions I have made to test flying and flight safety. I never knew anyone was watching or that I had done anything special. Having my name engraved on permanent display at the EAA museum was the absolute high point of my professional life, and is still something I look to for encouragement when times are tough. Thanks Paul for serving our country for 30 years in the Air Force. Both as a combat pilot in WWII and then Korea,
your service went above and beyond. No one would have expected more from you, but then that was not who you were. Allow me the thank you on behalf of America. Many of us who have been active in the EAA since the beginning realize that our final flight south may not be far off. To be sure, we all plan to stay away from “180 degrees” as long as we can, but when the time comes, know that I will be looking for your formation. I don’t really care where I end up in the echelon, just as long as I am there. I can think of no greater honor than to fly your wing.
PROPOSED AD DEMANDS REMOVAL OF THOUSANDS OF ECI TITAN CYLINDERS The FAA has issued a proposed AD requiring the early retirement of thousands of ECI Titan cylinders used on Continental big bore engines. The FAA estimates the total bill for airplane owners would top $82 million if the AD becomes final. The FAA says the AD would address problems of cylinder head cracking or cylinder head-to-barrel separation in the ECI cylinders that are manufactured under parts manufacturing authority (PMA). Depending on cylinder serial number group the AD, if it becomes final,
would require ECI cylinders to be replaced with 25 flight hours if the cylinder has fewer than 500 hours or more than 1,000 hours. Cylinders in another serial number range must be replaced within 25 flight hours if they have more than 1,000 hours’ time in service. The ECI cylinders covered by the proposed AD are installed on Continental 520 and 550 engines, and in a rare situation, on 470 engines. The FAA does not know how many engines would be affected by the AD because ECI cylinContinued on Page 17
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NASA TRANSFERS DELAY-REDUCING SOFTWARE By Jim Banke NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Timing is everything. In delivering the punch line to a good joke, passing the football to a receiver in the end zone or launching a new crew to the International Space Station – knowing the exact moment to go is the key to success. Air traffic controllers face that kind of scheduling challenge every day as they work to move thousands of passengers and tons of cargo efficiently and safely through every phase of an airplane’s journey from airport gate to gate. Take departure, for example. Controllers must smartly direct aircraft from a terminal gate, along the taxiway, onto the runway and then into the sky, allowing the airliner to join smoothly with the busy air traffic lanes overhead. To do this, controllers must determine as best they can the precise amount of time it will take for an airliner to get from its gate to a fixed spot in the sky, and therefore be able to predict when pilots should receive clearance to push away from the terminal. Now a new computer software tool
developed by NASA’s aeronautical innovators – the Precision Departure Release Capability, or PDRC – will soon help controllers better manage that part of the airplane’s trip. NASA officially presented the prototype software by to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) during a ceremony at the FAA’s headquarters in Washington Tuesday, Aug. 6. “NASA and the FAA have become extremely effective at combining our unique skills and rolling up our sleeves to find solutions to the extremely complex challenge of improving air traffic management,” said Jaiwon Shin, NASA’s associate administrator for aeronautics. “PDRC is the latest example of how NASA ideas matched with FAA input to create technologies to benefit all of aviation, and there are more to come.” With PDRC, controllers will be able to improve the overall efficiency of air traffic management by reducing missed or delayed departures and allowing more aircraft to depart within a given timeframe. Tests of the software conducted during the past few years show that PDRC could help fill as much as 80 percent of the slots in the constant overhead stream
of air traffic that usually go empty because of timing issues on the ground. “We call those ‘missed opportunities,’ and with PDRC working in concert with other tools the FAA has available, we hope to better take advantage of all the opportunities to safely make flying more efficient,” said John Cavolowsky, director of NASA’s Airspace Systems
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By Larry E. Nazimek ractically all the articles about this year’s airshows focus on the effects of the sequester that keeps military aircraft from performing. Many airshows were cancelled, and if you googled “Chicago Air and Water Show,” prior to the show, as you were typing in the letters, among the various options in the drop box were “Cancelled.” Suggestions that the show would be cancelled, however, were about as factual as the emails you get from the foreign princes who want to come to the U.S. and split their fortunes with you. According to Mary May, Public Relations Coordinator of Chicago’s Dept. of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, cancellation was never considered. “We’ve been doing this since 1959, and we’re not about to quit now. The show must go on!” And so it did. Tribute was paid to the show’s founder, Al Benedict, a Chicago Park District Supervisor, who died in the past year. The show was originally part of a “Family Day” celebration for children in the Park District’s day camp program. The show’s budget was $88, and it featured a USCG air sea rescue demonstration, water skiers, a water ballet, games, and a diving competition. The following year, the Thunderbirds and Golden Knights were added, and so began the annual tradition. (I recall watching the Thunderbirds flying the F-100 Super Sabre many years ago.) It is a tradition for the show to begin with paratroopers coming down with our Flag as the National Anthem is sung. Saturday’s show (the show ran on Saturday and Sunday – Aug. 17 and 18 – with a practice on Friday) began with a
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This airshow is different from many, in that it is not performed at a venue. For this show, many spectators bring their blankets and lawnchairs to watch from all along Chicago’s lakefront. (City of Chicago) tandem jump, where the “passenger,” wearing a red Chicago Blackhawks jersey, was Jim Cornelison, the Blackhawks’ full-time national anthem singer since 1996. After landing, Cornelison, famous throughout North America since the Blackhawks won this year’s Stanley Cup, sang the National Anthem as only he can. The skydiving exhibition was provided by the All Veteran Parachute Team (www.allveteranparachuteteam.com), representing all branches of our armed forces, jumping from a King Air. The jumpers carried banners of the various sponsors, a clear sign of the importance of sponsorship to this airshow. While the military aircraft and parachute teams did not participate, several Continued on Page 13
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Continued from Page 12 new acts were added. Among them were the Aerostars (www.teamaerostars.com, In Flight USA, Oct. 2012, p. 10), flying three YAK-52 TWs. Although these tail draggers, with their radial engines, sliding canopies, and paint jobs, look like they are from the Second World War, the oldest of the three is only 11-years old. When asked how it felt to be “stepping in” (i. e., for the Thunderbirds and other military acts), the Aerostars’ pilot, David Monroe, stated that, “It’s not so much ‘stepping in.’ We fly the majority of our shows with the Thunderbirds and “Blues” (Blue Angels), and being that they’re not here – it’s kind of sad that they’re not here – but the fact is that we’re here, and we’re going to provide a great show for the community of Chicago, and we’re a local act, so we’re really happy to be here.” Another addition to this year’s show was the GEICO Skytypers (www.geicoskytypers.com), flying six SNJ-2s. The first part of their show consisted of their skytyping messages, while other acts took place much lower. They later performed their precision formation aerobatic show in front of the enthusiastic crowd. Budweiser’s new Designate A Driver blimp (www.budblimp.com) turned heads as it flew down the lakefront. Of course, jets were a part of the show. These included a British Sea Harrier (www.nallsaviation.com), the only fixed-wing fighter available to the British Task Force in the Falklands War, provided by Nalls Aviation. An A-4B Skyhawk from the Warbird Heritage Foundation (www.warbirdheritagefoundation.org) demonstrated the plane’s capabilities. The Blue Angels flew Skyhawks from 1974 to 1986, so this was not the first showing of a Skyhawk at this airshow. For those who wanted to see heavy jets, American Airlines provided a Boeing 737-800. Returning this year were the
Larry E. Nazimek flies with the Geico team. (Larry E. Nazimek) AeroShell Aerobatic Team (AT-6 Texans, (www.naat.net), Sean D. Tucker & Team Oracle, the Lima Lima Flight Team (T34Bs, www.limalima.com), Dave Dacy (Super Stearman), the Firebirds Delta Team, Rob Holland (MXS-RH Aerobatic Aircraft; 2011, 2012 U. S. National Aerobatic Champion; 2011 World Freestyle Champion), and Matt Chapman (Eagle 580, (www.mattchapman.com). Among the helicopter demonstrations were the Chicago Police Dept./ Cook County Sheriff’s Bell 206L-4 Long Ranger, an air/sea rescue demo by the Chicago Fire Deptartment (Bell 412 EP), and Chuck Aaron in the Red Bull Helicopter (BO-105). Aaron is the first, and only, civilian pilot ever to be licensed to fly helicopter aerobatics in the U.S., and one of only three pilots in the world permitted to execute these maneuvers. While the police and fire helicopters fly out of their base at Chicago’s Calumet Park, the other aircraft flew out of the Gary/Chicago Airport (GYY). Unfortunately, Meigs Field was destroyed by Chicago’s previous mayor, Richard M. Daley, and the Glenview NAS no longer exists, so Gary is the best, and an excellent, alternative. Attendance at the show in 2012 was 2.2 million, the average for this show. This year, it dropped to 1.7 million, still a Continued on Page 18
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The Aircraft The SNJ was the Navy’s version of the Army Air Corps T-6 Texan (Harvard in the RAF) two-seat advanced trainer in the Second World War. The Skytypers fly the SNJ-2 version with the enlarged 180gallon fuel tank that allows them to fly for more than four hours when conducting skytyping missions. Of the 61 built, only 11 are still flying, of which the Skytypers operate six. This aircraft is eight inches shorter than the other variants, has a larger round rudder, and a nonsteerable tail wheel, and it is the fastest of the SNJ series.
Skytyping It is common to see airshow performers releasing smoke. The Skytypers do this by opening a valve to release a non-pollutContinued on Page 19
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For nearly all his life, he’s known only rejection and isolation. But “Charlie,” as the Schubach Aviation team has named him, is now on his way to becoming a certified service companion dog and the cherished wingman for a U.S. veteran with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as he or she navigates the hardships of daily civilian life. Schubach Aviation is San Diego’s premier private air charter firm, with headquarters in Carlsbad, Calif. The company’s sponsorship will cover costs to specially train, house and feed Charlie, as well as pay for medical care, equipment, travel and grooming costs, as he goes through Shelter to Soldier’s threestep training program. While selecting new enrollees for the nine- to 12-month program, Shelter to Soldier Founders Graham Bloem and Kyrie Baca saw potential in Charlie as a service companion dog based on his calm, relaxed demeanor and gentle disposition. Charlie, a Wire Haired Terrier and Bulldog mix, had been found as a stray puppy in Chula Vista, Calif. and taken to the Bonita location of the San Diego County Department of Animal Services, where for several months he was passed over for adoption. He was then transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas, where it was hoped he would have a better chance of being adopted. Despite Charlie’s good looks and charming personality, nobody wanted to adopt him. “When Graham and Kyrie came to our facility in search of program candidates, I couldn’t have been more happy about their selection of Charlie,” said John Van Zante, director of public relations for Rancho Coastal Humane Society. “He is one of the sweetest, easiest guests we’ve cared for, and will make a wonderful companion for a veteran lucky enough to be matched with him.” Recently, Schubach Aviation President Henry Schubach and his staff members got the chance to meet Charlie for the first time at the company’s Palomar Airport hangar. He was a welcome guest among dog-lovers who take pride in Schubach Aviation’s reputation as San Diego’s pet friendly private charter service.
Charlie getting comfortable with his future role as co-pilot for a U.S. veteran. (Dennis Hoover Photography) “Charlie is sweet and gentle, and has a special soul,” Bloem told Schubach Aviation staff members. “He has settled in nicely with our dogs-in-training and our family and we are working on building his confidence. We have determined that Charlie was likely abused in his early life, so we are working on desensitizing him to the objects and people he fears. Within a couple of months, we’ll begin housing him at Fon-Jon Pet Care Center, one of our corporate partners in Pacific Beach, and continue working on his obedience training.” Based on their diagnosis of PTSD, applicants for service dogs are carefully screened and selected by Shelter to Soldier’s board of directors to become recipients of the specially trained dogs that go through the organization’s program. The average cost to rescue a dog and put it through Shelter to Soldier’s training program before placing it with a Continued on Page 20
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YESTERDAY’S TREASURES f you’ve ever flown into the Elkins, West Virginia Airport (EKN) on a clear night you may have noticed during your approach to the airport that the rotating beacon became visible much sooner than you might expect. And if you stopped to consider that the airport is tucked into a broad valley guarded to the east and west by fifteen hundred foot ridges of the Appalachian Mountains, you might have Beacon tower at wondered how U.S. Air Mail field you could see the at North Platte, beacon at all. The Nebraska. (National answer of course Air and Space is that a beacon is Museum Archives) located near the airport, but at the very top of the eastern mountain ridge. That in itself isn’t so unusual, but I find the origin of that beacon to be very interesting.
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Cylinders Continued from Page 10 ders could be installed on an engine along with cylinders from other manufacturers. The FAA estimate is that about 6,000 Continental engines have one or more ECI cylinders installed. The big bore Continental six-cylinder engines power a long list of popular airplanes. The proposed AD does not cite specific failure rates, or even cite a total number of ECI cylinder failures. The AD uses terms such as “multiple failure reports” and does not point to a single accident or injury caused by the failure of any ECI cylinder. The FAA is accepting comments on the proposed AD until October 11, only a 60-day window. You can read the proposed AD, at www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/08/12/2013-19414/airworthiness-directives-continental-motors-increciprocating-engines, which contains information on how to comment. EAA, along with other aviation groups, is at work formulating a response to the proposed AD and will issue a call for action soon. An important first step will be to insist on a comment period extension given the very high cost of the proposed AD, and the almost impossibility of finding enough cylinders to replace the ECI units if the AD were to become law.
Aviation history has always had a great fascination for me. I love reading about it, and examining preserved items in aviation museums across the country is one of my favorite things to do. However, the thing that really fires my imagination is stumbling across the bits and pieces of yesterday’s aviation that still exist outside of museums. There’s a website called Abandoned and Little Known Airfields (www.airfields-freeman.com) which I like to visit and I recommend it highly to anyone who is interested in aviation’s past. Historian Paul Freeman has, for many years, been documenting airports nationwide that are either abandoned or completely gone, and he has collected hundreds of these and categorized them by state, so it is easy to see where airports used to be in areas that are of interest to you. He chronicles the history of each airport and shows it as it was depicted on the old aeronautical charts. If they are available, and usually they are, he posts photographs of the airport in its heyday as well as sad recent pictures of the ruins. In the case of airports that have been swallowed by development, he posts photos of how the area appears today and
describes where the facility was located. I’ve spent dozens of hours poring over these ghosts, all the while filled with a curious mixture of nostalgia and, well, something that feels like wanderlust. I have no doubt, if a door to the past existed, I would be through it in a second. Here in West Virginia there are many ghost fields, some remaining much as they were when the big X’s were painted on the runways. Other’s have become victims of urban sprawl and lie invisible, buried beneath concrete, steel and glass with only landmarks helping to identify their location. Stewart Airpark, where I learned to fly in 1962 became a shopping mall sometime in the seventies. It was located in the city of Parkersburg, at the western edge of my state and it was one of the most beautiful and original of the airports that were built during the aviation tsunami that swept the nation after Lindbergh’s crossing of the Atlantic. When I was flying there in the early 60s, Stewart Airpark looked like a sepia photograph of an early English flying field. It measured 3,200 by 1,700 feet of
well-drained and ancient sod, and there was a cross wind only if you wanted one, since you could land into the wind no matter which way the wind was blowing. I’ve since walked through the mall, trying to imagine the old airport under my shoes and wondering just where the spot was that I touched down on my first solo flight. Another of yesterday’s airports near my home was Patton field near Clarksburg. When I was a boy and we traveled by car to the city, I was usually gifted with a few minutes stop by the road there, to gaze at the biplane which had been tied down and left to die. As the years passed I saw it progressively become more ragged and forlorn until one day it was gone, like the airport itself a few years later. This airport, which was built on one of the precious few level spots in the Simpson Creek area, became a golf course in the seventies. I remember my ire when they hauled in dirt to make it a rolling course. Continued on Page 22
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NASA Transfers Delay-Reducing Software to FAA Continued from Page 11 tools and fully automate the process that determines the time an airplane can begin taxiing toward a runway. With its automation features the PDRC software also will help controllers react more quickly when conditions change because of weather or other problems, as well as reduce their overall workload in one of the most stressful jobs in aviation. Testing and evaluation of the PDRC software was done during two series of
exercises conducted at NASA’s North Texas Research Station near the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport beginning in May 2012 and concluding earlier this year. During the evaluation the prototype PDRC system was used by FAA controllers to schedule departure times for real, operational airline flights. The PDRC software tool is the latest example in a long history of NASA’s technical contributions to the aviation community, and highlights the kind of
research called for in the agency’s new strategic vision for aeronautics. Based on a fresh look at the future of aviation – as well as global trends in technology, the environment and economics – the updated vision is designed to ensure the United States maintains its leadership in the sky and sustains aviation so it remains a key economic driver and cultural touchstone for the nation. The new PDRC tool in particular illustrates one of the vision’s six research goals, which is to safely expand capacity
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Geico Skytypers delay while the lead pilot fixed it. When one considers the alphabet of upper case letters, it stands to reason that the outer aircraft must release more puffs than the other three. Consequently, the outer two planes carry an extra oil tank in place of a rear seat. Kapur explained that their sixth plane flies along, just in case one plane has a malfunction and to relieve the aircraft on
The team in the Diamond Formation. (Geico Skytypers) Continued from Page 14 ing mineral oil into the exhaust manifold. This solution is steamed, compressed, and forced out of the engine exhaust on the right side of the planes. As soon as the steam hits the cold air at 10,000 ft., the white puffs of smoke appear. The aircraft fly approx. 250 ft. from each other, with the lead aircraft carrying a custom programmed computer that sends a command to each of the other aircraft so that each one’s valve will open at the right time to release the puffs, forming “dot matrix” letters 1,000-feet tall. The pilots fly the planes and let the system automatically take care of the smoke releases. This process is 17 times faster than skywriting, producing a letter every four seconds. On a single mission, the same message can be repeated, or several different messages can be presented. Obviously, skytyping cannot take place with clouds at the selected altitude, but even a high overcast can scrub a mission, because the white puffs of smoke cannot be seen with a white background. Pilot Ken Johansen, the pilot with whom I flew, explained that, “...we have a person on the ground in contact with us who will look up and make a go/no-go decision.” Fortunately, for this 2013 Chicago Air & Water Show, the weather was perfect. Pilot Tom Daly explained that the airspace over a large city can be the determining factor in the altitude they select. At a recent airshow in New York City, they used 7,500 feet, but “...for Chicago, where the top of the Class B airspace is 10,000 feet, we fly at 10,500 feet.” The computer carried by the lead aircraft looks like a small laptop. The messages are entered into it while on the ground. Marketing officer/pilot Steve Kapur explained that the original computer utilized a teletype roll of paper, but that the paper occasionally tore, causing a
the inside of the formation with the smaller smoke oil tanks. The “boss” will swap smoke radio receivers in the computer, and the spare aircraft will then move into position so the mission can resume.
The Pilots The Skytyper’s pilots are all highly qualified pros with extensive military
and/or civilian experience. Larry Arken, the flight lead/boss of the operation, is a major airline pilot with more than 25,000 hours and seven type ratings. His interest in flying began as a child, sitting in the seat behind his father, Mort, a former Naval Aviator and founder of the Skytypers. He currently flies the P-47, F4U, and P-51 for the Air Continued on Page 20
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Schubach Aviation team members greet Charlie. Left to right: Dan Hulen, Capt. John Hardy, Kimberly Herrell, Shelter to Soldier Founder Graham Bloem, Charlie, Paula Mazzocco, Michael Dawson and Henry Schubach. (Dennis Hoover Photography) Continued from Page 16 veteran is $8,000 to $10,000. The organization relies solely on donations from individuals and businesses to operate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The really great thing about Shelter to Soldier is that the dogs are being helped to overcome their past trauma as much as the veterans are being helped by the dogs to overcome theirs,â&#x20AC;? said Schubach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure they can relate to one another on a special level. We feel really good about supporting an organization whose mission is to help save both dogs and veterans, two at a time.â&#x20AC;? For periodic updates on Charlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
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Continued from Page 19 Power Museum in Farmingdale, NY. I flew with Ken Johansen, who first flew with the Skytypers at the age of eight, thanks to his father, Bob, who still serves as an instructor pilot with the team. Ken earned his Navy wings in 1991 and went on to fly P-3s, C-9s, and C-40s (Boeing 737-700). He has also flown MD80s, B757s, and B767s with the airlines. In his off-duty time, he flies Aeronca Champs, Citabrias, and Stearmans. He normally flies right wing, but for our flight, he flew as lead.
The Performance As was stated at the opening, the Skytypers are both a precision formation flying team and an aerial advertising team. For the 2013 Chicago Air & Water Show, they performed in both capacities.
Early in the show, while other performers went through their low-altitude routines, the Skytypers flew overhead, leaving various messages such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;GEICO SKYTYPERS WELCOME YOU,â&#x20AC;? a back to school reminder, and messages from the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major sponsors. Later in the show, they performed various formation aerobatic maneuvers. In one impressive maneuver, the two solos released smoke as they flew a heart pattern, with the four-ship diamond formation flying through it as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;arrow.â&#x20AC;? While the four-ship performed its formation maneuvers, the solos demonstrated some basic air combat maneuvers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; maneuvers these planes would have flown back when they were new. The Geico Skytypers were certainly a welcome addition to the 2013 Chicago Air & Water Show.
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Contrails Continued from Page 17 Sometimes these ghost fields involve ghost airplanes, some rumored, some real. I once was told of an abandoned airport that was now second growth forest and still there was supposedly the skeleton of a J-3 that has been tied down and left. According to the rumor there was now a good-sized tree growing up through one wing. I was never able to spot it, neither the airplane nor the strip, despite many trips over the area. I guess itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the undiscovered airplanes from the past that give me the biggest thrill and, over the years, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve uncovered a few. I still own the 1939 J-3 that I found in a barn in 1969, stored since the early 50s, covered with the dust of the years and still painted with the scalloped wing leading edge that was de rigueur when the airplane was recovered in the 40s. I recently sold, for an estate, a Fairchild PT-19 that had been stored, wings leaning against a wall, inside an old skating rink. It had been purchased in the early 50s by a man who never learned to fly it, but who would taxi it around the rinkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking lot, sans wings, taking his children for an airplane ride.
Even today there still exist, outside of museums, many artifacts of bygone aviation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sometimes hiding in plain sight. The Elkins airport beacon is a good example of this, because it is officially Airway Beacon #3589 and one of a few survivors of the United States Lighted Airway system. In the days before radio navigation, these beacons defined the airways across the United States and helped the U.S. Airmail pilots navigate the night skies. Airways across the U.S. were illuminated by these lighted beacons, more than 1,500 in all. The beacons were installed on a 50-foot tower and they were sometimes placed near a large concrete arrow painted yellow and pointing the way to the next beacon. On a clear night the beacons could be seen up to 150 miles away depending on their size and weather conditions. The U.S. Air Mail Service had a short life, but the network of routes and the experience of the pilots played an important role in the development of commercial air service in the United States. The beacons guided the air mail pilots safely across the country and signaled a major advancement in flight.
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YOUNG EAGLES MILESTONE Sean D. Tucker Honors Chicago Pilot By EAA Staff ean D. Tucker performed one of his first official duties as EAA’s new Young Eagles chairman Thursday, Aug. 15 at the Chicago Air and Water Show Media Day held at the Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY). There he presented Ken Rapier, EAA 453453, with a leather bomber jacket to honor Ken for flying 1,000 kids through the Young Eagles program. “We’re here to do something very special,” Tucker said. “The Chicago DODO chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen has flown 14,000 Young Eagles to date 14,000 kids they’ve touched the hearts of. And Ken, who serves as president of the chapter, has just completed his 1,000th kid flown, so we’re going to present him with a little present, a leather flight jacket from EAA. Thank you so much, Ken.” Ken, who has been flying Young Eagles since 1994, humbly accepted the jacket. “It’s a real pleasure to do Young Eagle flights,” he said. “We give youngsters an opportunity that they might not otherwise have when the DODO chapter offers them introductory flights.”
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EAA Young Eagles Chairman Sean D. Tucker (left) with fellow pilot Ken Rapier, pictured holding the jacket he received honoring his 1,000th Young Eagle flown. The Tuskegee chapter famously flew a lot of those 14,000 kids while based at Chicago’s historic lakefront airport, Meigs Field, from 1994-2003. After the Meigs runways were destroyed under cover of darkness in 2003 by order of then-Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley, the Young Eagles flights moved to GYY. Today the DODO chapter conducts Young Eagles flights on the second Saturday of most months, weather permitting, out of the Gary airport terminal building. Tucker will be highlighting Young Eagles at his airshow appearances throughout the nation, connecting both young people and EAA volunteers.
AOPA Aviation Summit Continued from Page 22 opposite coasts would usually sit out on a year when the Summit was not on their side of the country. “This year, everyone can come with a reasonable travel time and expense. Add to this, the most unique part of this year’s Summit is our new CEO Mark Baker getting his first largescale opportunity to interact with our members face to face,” said Eads. By being in the middle of the United States, AOPA is able to offer every member the easiest travel opportunities to come meet the new CEO. American Airlines is offering a 5-percent discount code for AOPA Aviation Summit attendees, and with a major hub in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, this increases the ability for members to reach Fort Worth in a cost-effective way. Three fixed-base operators at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport will be hosts for general aviation arrivals, and transportation shuttles will be offered to host hotels and the convention center throughout Summit. The schedule for AOPA shuttles is now available, and volunteers will be on site at each FBO to help guide the experience of arriving attendees.
Eads offered three great reasons why members need to attend the 2013 AOPA Aviation Summit. “First and foremost, it’s members’ first opportunity to connect with our new CEO, Mark Baker. In the early days of his leadership, it’s a great chance to get to know him, learn about his story, hear his vision for AOPA and our future, and ask him questions during a Pilot Town Hall,” he said. Second, this year’s Summit will offer great educational content, divided into five easy-to-navigate learning tracks – pilot skills, aircraft maintenance, medial and legal, technology, and the aviation stories of leading luminaries – as well as several unique interactive learning environments. Third, members will have plenty of opportunities to explore general aviation’s best products, services, technology, and aircraft in the exhibit hall, static aircraft display at Airportfest, and product announcements and demos in the interactive pavilion. Early registration for Summit is open through Sept. 6; register now and save 20 percent. Book your hotel by Sept. 10 to get the best rates. Visit the AOPA website, aopa.org, for complete details and registration online options.
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...ROSH... know some of you might not connect the dots on this one, but I hope you will try. I was thinking about what to write this month. That, aside from my computer, meant I would have to use my head. It reminded me about the Hebrew word “Rosh” meaning head. This was the only lead in I could think of to acknowledge the Jewish New Year that will be cele-
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We ask all to forgive us for any and all transgressions we may have committed against them and we, in turn, forgive you for the same. I’ll tell my closest friends (and any of my children that I’m actually talking to), that this is a good time to mess up since I will have to forgive them starting at sundown on the fourth of this month. They’d better hurry since this special only runs through sundown Sept. 14. I actually feel at times like it’s a spring cleaning of the clutter in my head and a chance to forgive all of you that did some really dumb things, like blowing dirt in my hangar, took too long in the run-up area, talked too much on your radio, and didn’t send me a card or gift from your last exciting trip. My father once said, “Being Jewish is an experience everyone should have at least once in their lifetime.” Of course he was also the one that said to G-d during a discussion about why we are called the Chosen People, while looking to the heavens at flight levels and above, “G-d, do me a favor, next time do me a favor and choose someone else.” In spite of my father’s dubious words, I’d like to wish everyone a sweet and healthy new year, and I have approved you all being Jewish if only for one of these special days.
Another Special Day Every year I look forward to the opportunity to meet some of my yet unknown readers. Aviation events where I have worked have always afforded me that opportunity. Most of you know that my life has changed somewhat this past year. No, not becoming a grandfather – that was only my new priority – but I’m referring to my battle with the little six letter word, “cancer.” I make no secret that it’s a life changer and I’m here for any of you that would like to talk about it. So now I look forward to the annual airport days in my time zone, and especially the one being held at my home base airport, PAO. This year for the first time, we are holding our event on a Sunday, and to be more specific, Sept. 29. We open our beautiful airport to all taxpayers and their dependents and ask and encourage them to join us as we bask in the sun, eat a lot of stuff we never ate before, enjoy the Young Eagles taking their first rides (for free), and visit the many interesting nonprofits that support us each year. Located only minutes from the San Francisco Bay and next to a golf course
Larry Shapiro and bird refuge, we’re more like an airpark than an airport. Based on the requests and questions we get all year long about when and if we are opening our gates once again, we’re happy to welcome the 5,000 to 6,000 neighbors that join us for our humble celebration of aviation.
I’m just saying . . . Without exception I always ask new potential clients and any student pilot I run into, what was their motivation in learning to fly. The answers run the gamut from a career move, a dare, my father did it, my mother did it, or one of my favorites, “I think it’s cool!” However, every now and then I get a really grown-up answer that is worth repeating. This one came from a recently outof-work, field-grade, retired officer. I won’t mention his name or how many stars he carried on his shoulders, but I absolutely loved his answer. It was the first time I had ever heard that getting his ticket plus an instrument rating was a suggestion from a colleague wearing one of our country’s military uniforms. He said, having an instrument rating would help you deal with immediate issues and also help you plan ahead for the unknown that might be lurking in the clouds. This was excellent training for a field-grade warrior. To you both, “Salute!”
When Old Is NewTen Years Ago At the suggestion of one of my favorite wives, I decided it might be fun to look back at my column from 10-years ago to see what, if anything, has changed. I was amazed to find that what I wrote ten-years ago is still prevalent and works just as well. Here’s some of what I shared with you then, and it still feels like I just wrote it. By the way, I’ve never done this before, but I’m thinking I might do it again, so . . . here goes!
Ten years ago I said . . . I love this time of year, the flying is Continued on Page 28
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By Dr. Susan Biegel MD, AME o you’re headed out for a fun afternoon flight. Maybe it’s somewhere you’ve never flown into before. As the pilot, you want to have maximum alertness and responsiveness. Its 11 a.m. and you’re starting to get hungry. What should you have? Power lunch: Lean protein stimulates the production of neurotransmitters in the brain that promote alertness. Eat your protein first with the goal of limiting fat and carbohydrates. Three to seven ounces of lean protein can be enough. Here are some thoughts: Caesar salad with grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp or roasted tofu. Have the dressing on the side and use sparingly. Most dressings are high in fat and will be the main source of calories in a salad. Try your dressing on the side and just dip your fork in it for the flavor you’re looking for without all the fat and calories. Lightly sautéed or grilled fish, tofu or chicken with vegetables are also a good option. Eat for strength: Remember that “food buzz” you may experience after eating a Thanksgiving meal of stuffing, mashed potatoes and dessert? Eating a high carbohydrate meal, such as a big plate of fettuccine alfredo, may not be to your best advantage either – since carbohydrates allow the amino acid tryptophan into the brain which is then made into serotonin, the naturally relaxing neurotransmitter in the brain. Sugar rush: Avoid the sugar rush of concentrated sweets, such as candy, cakes or pies. Once the sugar rush is over, it can leave you feeling very sleepy. Keep it light: Avoid overeating. Too much food in general can cause excessive draining of blood from the brain to the stomach for digestion. Better to eat a light meal and pack small snacks. Avoid intake of highly fatty foods which slow digestion. Cure for the blues: Folate can keep you happier. Fill up on the leafy greens, fruits, whole grain cereals and legumes such as lentils. After exercising: If you fly after exercising, you need fluids to rehydrate and protein to repair muscles as well as carbohydrates for energy. The more intense the work out, the more carbohy-
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Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad Makes four servings Ingredients Blackening Seasoning 2 tablespoons paprika 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon cayenne 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons salt The Rest 4 (4 ounce) skinless boned salmon fillets nonstick cooking spray 2 heads romaine lettuce, cleaned, dried and torn 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 cup Caesar salad dressing (to taste) 2 cups toasted croutons lemon wedge (to garnish) Directions 1. Combine seasonings in a medium bowl. 2. Rinse fish and pat dry. Coat thoroughly with seasonings, pressing into flesh. 3. Spray both sides thoroughly with nonstick vegetable spray after coating. 4. Cook in a hot nonstick or cast iron skillet, on grill or under broiler for 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Turn halfway through cooking. Set aside to rest. 5. Add lettuce, half of Parmesan cheese and slightly more than half of dressing to a large salad bowl. Add croutons and toss gently and thoroughly to evenly coat greens. 6. Plate the salad, top with the salmon and serve with remaining dressing and parmesan cheese on the side to add to taste.
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What’s Up Continued from Page 26 easy and the WX is cool, the smells are smellier, and congratulations to all the procrastinators, that finally filed their income tax for last year. Thanks to so many of you, we are finally able to provide the service and care you’ve asked for over the years from helping you into your first airplane or moving up to your next one. Now we are able to help you manage your aircraft, change the interior or make needed interior repairs, and while that’s being done we can even upgrade your panel, actually, that even works if you do it visa-versa. Most important, one place at one time and all in your own time zone. Another goal achieved in 2003 was putting together more aircraft partnerships than ever before. This is a great dollar saving alternative to owning an airplane by your self. We also saw our friends at In Flight USA move into their new digs in San Mateo after a less than happy first part of the year. We wish Victoria and her family every success possible as she and her staff press on to make In Flight USA even better for all of us. (BTW . . . she and her staff have just celebrated their 30th anniversary of producing this world-class aviation publication and showing off a
beautiful new yellow paint job on their world headquarters.) We want to express our appreciation to the County of Santa Clara for making 2003 a real honeymoon after going through the adulteress and stormy affair with that other county during 2002. Our new marriage is alive and doing very well and all of us associated with Jorgenson-Lawrence Aircraft and What’s Up?! Airshow Entertainment truly appreciates the caring support given us from everyone here at the Palo Alto Airport from the Lone Riders in the white pickup trucks, to the three exceptional Rangers – Roger, Charles and Jay. It’s no surprise that we heard from a few of you, make that a lot of you, in regards to our comments on CFIs. GOOD! We hoped we would. I know this will be an on-going subject for a while, but here are just a few of the comments we’d like to share with you: It was suggested that there be at least two and maybe three CFI’s in your life on the way to sitting on that Private Ticket. First start with a basic instructor. After soloing, move on to an interim teacher and finally, an “old salt” to take you the last 100 yards to your check ride. Remember to pick an instructor that can work on your schedule not theirs.
Perhaps negotiate the hourly fee if $$$ are keeping you from flying more often. We suggest three times a week, as learning in a shorter and more concentrated period of time seems to be the better road less flown. We also encourage you to limit each lesson to no more than one and a half at the stick. Flying past that time period in your first 25 to 30 hours really is more than one can digest. Of course this rule doesn’t necessarily apply on certain cross-country training. Remember, land, take a walk, do a little ground-school work with your instructor, have a drink or something to eat, and then jump back into the saddle. Just a side note, to you new private gods of the sky: suggest going places and doing things with your friends and family. Try not to say the words: airport, airplane, and flying. Focus on the destination and goal not the mode of transportation. You will quickly see that these are great words to live by if you want support from your spouse and family members that do not share your love of aviation and flying at this point, trust me, my formula just might turn the tide for you. Pick a special day in your life to complete your training and earn your Ticket; don’t just go on and on and on because that’s exactly how it will feel. It’s okay to have fun and enjoy learning to fly, it’s doesn’t have to be a “G-Stressed” drag.
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On Final Keeping in mind that we do spend most of our time at our airport . . . may I offer these four photos (at right) as the quiz-for-the-day? Anyone want to guess what these are about and how they are connected? Yes, I know two are a ringer, it’s the others I’m talking about. I took two of these. . . you figure out which ones. Until next time . . . That’s Thirty!
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By Chief Master Sergeant Luis Drummond With Introduction by Sagar Pathak (Unless noted, all photos are courtesy ofC MSgt Luis Drummond) Note from Editor: Virtually every combat mission being flown on behalf of America today is dependent upon in-flight refueling technology. Most tactical missions launch without enough fuel to complete the flight in order to maximize combat payload. Refueling “on the way out” and once again when returning from combat is common. The skill of inflight refueling crews and especially those “flying the boom” are an integral and key part of all almost all military flight operations. The following is an inside look at a skill very often lost in the rush to report mission results, without emphasizing the amazing teamwork it takes to accomplish a military aerial mission.
The “Brown Dragons” KC-10 crew of 2012. Named after Crewdog eating competitions such as syrup chugging and cinnamon eating contests. On May 22, 2013, I had the honor of flying on a mission with the 6th Aerial Refueling Squadron (ARS), out of Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Little did I know that in a single training mission from this northern California base, I would be witness to, and take part in, such a historic accomplishment by Chief Master Sergeant Luis Drummond. Early in the morning before sunrise, in the western United States, a joint mission was underway with three USAF teams. A KC-10 with the 79th ARS, a Reserve Squadron at Travis AFB, and a KC-10 with the 6th ARS prepared to launch and fly in tandem toward the military ranges of Nevada. Elsewhere at Nellis AFB, Nev., two F-16s and two brand-new F-35s from the 422nd TES were preparing to evaluate the USAF’s newest and most advanced fighter. Our mission was to fly more than 500 miles and refuel these fighters. And during that flight, CMSgt. Drummond would achieve 10,000 accident-free flying hours, a feat held by a very select few in the Air Force. •••••
Clockwise from above: CMSgt Drummond in 2003 refueling an F-15E Strike Eagle with live weapons. During the aerial refueling, the F-15E and KC-10 are traveling at speeds of over 300 knots. In celebration of esprit de corps, CMSgt Drummond created this challenge coin celebrating his 10,000 Hours as a Boom Operator. (Sagar Pathak) n July 19, 1985 I flew my first of what would be more than 2,000 sorties in a U.S. Air Force KC135 and KC-10 air refueling tankers. As a B-52G closed in for my first attempt at inflight refueling, I would have never dreamed that my military flying career would span 29 years and 10,000, accident-free flying hours. Yet on May 22, I had the honor of joining an elite group in the Air Force to reach the 10,000 mark. I remember that first flight like it was yesterday: B-52 air refueling, a navigation leg, air-work and touch and go training back at Castle. The night before my flight I tossed and turned and didn’t get much sleep. At the time I was a KC135A boom operator student assigned to the 4017th Combat Crew Training Squadron (Strategic Air Command – SAC) at Castle Air Base, Calif. In SAC, half of your career was spent pulling ground alert in support of SAC’s huge fleet of B-52 and FB-111 bombers and, if you were lucky, you’d end your career with between 3,500 to 5,000 hours. The mission, the aircraft and the world situation were also very different back then. The cold war was at its height, SAC ruled the Air Force and our mission was to deter a nuclear strike against the U.S. Following my training at Castle I reported for duty at Minot Air Force Base, N. D. with a grand total of 40 hours of flight time under my belt and had only
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refueled B-52s, with the exception of one flight each with a KC-10 and C-5. By the time I was certified as fully mission qualified, I had a grand total of 71 hours and was set free to fly across the Pacific as part of the Pacific Tanker Task Force at Andresen Air Base, Guam. After two cold years at Minot, I transferred to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa and served my final tour in the KC135A/Q as a member of the 909th Air Refueling Squadron. While at Kadena, our world started to change with the stand-down of SAC alert. I remember the day we were on alert and the Operations Group Commander called us into the alert brief room to tells us we were to chock the aircraft, turn in our secrets (classified books containing launch code) and go to the club to celebrate, which we did in true crewdog fashion. The lifting of the burden of ground alert allowed for a huge increase in flying hours and I had amassed a little more than 1,200 hours by the time I left Kadena in the venerable, but performance limited, KC-135A/Q. My next career move was motivated partly by interest in flying a shiny new tanker, the KC-10, and because I had lost two friends in two separate KC-135 crashes, and would lose a third years later.
Extender is the official and appropriate nickname for the KC-10, but the crews refer to her by more personal names such as: “The Ten,” “Gucci Jet” and my favorite, “Big Sexy.” I enjoyed my time in the KC-135, and as a second-generation boom operator. It was cool following in my father’s footsteps and flying the same jet he had flown during the Vietnam War. But the allure of flying “the Gucci jet” out of March Air Force Base in Southern California was a dream assignment! Flying in the KC-10 during the early SAC years was a blast; no one knew how to employ such a versatile jet so we made up the rules as we flew around the world…of course they were always slanted in our favor. That’s how the word “Gucci” became associated with the aircraft, it was new and shiny and the crews always had the best hotels and missions. Over the course of the next six and half years my flying hours climbed past 5,400 hours as I participated in Desert Shield, Desert Storm and combat actions in Somalia. Early during my time at March AFB I was lucky enough to participate in test support mission including refueling of the then classified F-117A Nighthawk program, which fueled a dream of mine to one day be a flight test boom. Following the 1994 BRAC, half of Continued on Page 32
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FROM PICA POLES By Annamarie Buonocore pica is a unit of measurement that most people know little about. A pica pole is a ruler that measures in pica units. As I am sitting at my desk, I can see my dad’s old layout board where he would lay out In Flight USA, using razor knives and pica poles. In Flight USA was one of the last publications laid out this oldfashioned way, and it took some nudging from the printer before dad finally got with the program and went digital. As I look at these old razors, triangles, and pica poles, I cannot help but think about the 30-year journey of In Flight USA. By some fluke or gene, I ended up following in my parents’ footsteps by going into publishing. What the movies portray as a glamorous, lucrative world is often competitive and exhausting, but publications like In Flight USA give us the hope that we need to continue disseminating information about everything and anything to the public. The other day, somebody asked me why I wanted to publish in a world where print media is going out of style. They wanted to know why I did not want to do something more with my existence. At first, I wanted to tell this person that I could not possibly stand the idea of sitting in some cubicle in some corporation, but then I thought of how we have the whole world at our fingertips in publishing. You can create a niche magazine about everything and anything. I recently started a literary journal with a
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Hellenic theme, and I am in the process of starting more literary journals. The thought of giving the gift of information to the public is a rather empowering one. People become who they become based on their knowledge, and so much of our knowledge comes from books and other publications. There is so much to learn, and publishing is the force behind all learning. Today’s challenge is keeping the print alive in a digital world. As a new publisher, I see great opportunities stemming from these challenges and still believe in print’s ability to empower. As the world of publishing has advanced from pica poles to InDesign 5, In Flight USA’s founding Publisher, Ciro Buonocore the world of aviation has caught in a typical task before the magazine went digital – witnessed unprecedented laying out the magazine by hand. growth in the last 30 years as well. While some have struggled, many My father, Ciro started In Flight of the small airports we work with have USA in 1983. Before that, he started the grown by leaps and bounds, and aviation Redwood City Weekly News and before technology has advanced a great deal. In that, he worked as a photojournalist for journalism and publishing, we witness the Millbrae Sun where he met my mother, a reporter. My memories and knowlthis growth with each story we cover. edge about In Flight USA go back to the From airshows and events to the opening early 1990s, but that is only part of the of new aviation businesses, the journey story. Having started my own magazines has been a fascinating one and a very eduand journals, I can understand the detercational experience. Being a part of the mination and hard work that went into journey, as founder Ciro Buonocore’s starting In Flight USA. Only now that I daughter, has been an experience I am have my own publications can I begin to proud to share with readers today.
We remember one overly ambitious employee who took it upon himself to create a toll-free number for ad sales. Dad took May y 2007 that one in an interesting way! Then there was the intern who walked on sheet rock above the dark room and fell through the roof. What a surprise (and liability) that was! My sister and I often go on for hours. Unfortunately, mom and dad attracted a lot of characters, and the stories are YELLOW not all appropriate for TURBINE this piece. We will save TOUCAN FLIES those for the late producFIRST tion nights that are fueled SUN ’N FUN by coffee and humor. PHOTOS This great publication has seen a lot in 30 years. It grew strong and successful, and understand the detailed art of compiling in 2002, dad purchased a wine magazine such an admirable publication. It takes called California Vine Times that is curgreat effort to find writers and advertisrently online and that we are working to ers; to find the right people to edit, proofget back into print. The two publications read, design, and print the magazine. complemented each other, and we often I remember our last location in made deliveries to both wineries and airRedwood City, Calif. vividly today. In ports as a family. These are some of my the very early days, there was a darkfondest childhood memories, despite the room where my dad did much of the artfact that I never wanted to go on these work and photography for the publicatrips. I would accompany my dad to airtion. Then there was dad’s office that was shows, and one time I became so interfilled with books and loads of paperested in a certain aircraft that I lost him work. The place was a true workshop for about 15 minutes. Attending AOPA where he, my mother (when my sister, airshows educated me and made me Lea and I didn’t drive her crazy) and appreciate the business world. I had an countless others worked very hard to edge in science classes in school, and I produce the quality that is seen here do not regret working with dad while today. The memories not only teach me others were out riding their bikes. We the values of hard work and character, were a unique family indeed. but they also bring back the humor that In 2003, dad passed away and the makes all the difference in life. As I sat in headquarters moved up the street to San a meeting the other day with two In Mateo, Calif., but his spirit continued to Flight USA editors, Anne Dobbins and live on at In Flight USA. The values of Toni Sieling, who have worked here for hard work and providing the best infornearly 20 years and who knew dad well, mation about aviation are still here today. we find ourselves discussing and laughWe thank him and remember him everying about some of the funniest of times.
day. My mother, Vickie Buonocore, has been holding down this fort for nearly 12 years now, and it is to her credit that we still have this publication of great value. We owe it to our employees, especially Anne and Toni, from the serious and dedicated that held it together when dad was sick, to those who fell through the roof and those who brought their adorable dogs. We thank them for their hard work, humor, and true character. One editor who stands out in my mind is Nick Veronico, a true editor and publisher. Nick was the man who brought self-publishing to my knowledge, and this was very empowering to me as a poet and writer. We owe it to our writers, photographers, and artists who have brought the information to us to publish. We owe it to our advertisers that have brought great services to our readers and who have kept us going strong throughout the years. We thank our drivers who have delivered the publication to our readers. We thank our extended family who have supported our family business, including my grandfather who manages to come into our office everyday at age 87. His first job was delivering newspapers as a teenager, and today he still helps with deliveries in a much fancier ride. There is a great spirit here at In Flight USA, and we hope to continue the spirit for another 30 years. Pictured here is a collection of In Flight USA covers selected from our 30 years of publishing 360 issues. Through the years our logo changed adding USA when we went national, progressively more color was used and the newspaper style progressed to a magazine format. (From L to R) September 1983 our first cover, May 1986, March 1986, June 1989, June 1991, April 1994, September 1996, September 2006, September 2007, June 2009, January 2011, November 2010, and this month’s cover at right.
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One USAF Boom Operator’s Road to 10,000 Hours Continued from Page 29 the KC-10 fleet was moved north to Travis Air Force Base. My first stint at Travis was just over nine years and included a busy three-year tour as a “School House” instructor training baby booms. Most of those hours were achieved during Operation Southern Watch sorties, enforcing the U.N. no-fly zone over Iraq. During one of those deployments I refueled a flight of three B-52s recreating the Operation Power Flite, the first non-stop
flight around the world. Next I transitioned back to the 9 Air Refueling Squadron, a unit I would eventually spend nearly 20 years assigned or attached to. Following the tragic events of 9-11 our operational pace (ops tempo) went to a war-time footing, which has become our new normal. During an Operation Iraq Freedom sortie in 2003, I surpassed 8,500 hours and, for the first time, thought that I might achieve 10,000 – it was still a crazy thought. Throughout
my entire career, I had only met one active duty Boom Operator who had attained 10,000, and that was Chief Master Sergeant Walt Babst, a living legend in SAC. Following my return from Operation Iraq Freedom, I received an assignment to HQ AMC at Scott AFB, Ill., which I was sure would end my flying career. In hindsight it was my assignment to Scott and my promotion to Chief, which extend my career eight years allowing me
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GAMA RELEASES 2013 SECOND QUARTER AIRPLANE SHIPMENTS The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has released the industry’s airplane shipment and billing figures for the second quarter. In the first half of 2013, total worldwide general aviation (GA) airplane shipments rose 8.9 percent over last year, from 931 shipments to 1,014 shipments. Billings for GA airplanes worldwide reached $10.4 billion, up 26.4 percent from the same period last year, when they totaled $8.2 billion. This marks the first time since 2008 that airplane revenues have exceeded $10 billion in the first six months of the year. Single and twin-engine turboprop shipments continued their positive trajectory, increasing 3.8 percent and 70.6 percent respectively this year. Piston engine airplanes also increased to 455 units in the first six months, an increase of 16.1 percent compared to 2012. However, business jet shipments were down 4.1 percent over the same period last year, from 295 in 2012 to 283 in 2013. “We are encouraged to see a strong increase in billings this quarter, but the mixed results in shipments – and the differences in performance among sectors – demonstrate that GA airplane manufac-
turers still face some strong headwinds as the global economy recovers,” GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce said. “That’s why we continue to engage lawmakers and regulators across the globe to improve certification processes and to facilitate the introduction of new, safetyenhancing products to market at a reasonable cost. GAMA is especially pleased that the Small Airplane Revitalization Act passed the U.S. House unanimously and is moving swiftly through the U.S. Senate. We look forward to seeing this bill become law and continuing our work with officials around the world to enhance safety and hasten our industry’s recovery.”
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FAA AIMS TO STREAMLINE AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION The FAA is streamlining aircraft certification and approval processes to keep pace with technological advancements in aviation products and to help the United States maintain global competitiveness. The plan responds to recommendations in the May 2012 Aircraft Certification Process Review and Reform Aviation Rulemaking Committee report to enhance the efficiency of getting new products to market while improving safety.
Many initiatives are already complete or underway. For example, the FAA is preparing to update the Part 23 regulations that cover design and safety standards for small, general aviation aircraft. The goal is to increase safety, decrease costs, and increase the installation of safety equipment for general aviation. The FAA also published for public comment a new process for initiating and managing Continued on Page 33
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ness. He went back to aviation! Madeleine worked as his bookkeeper, cook, and mother to boys, Albert and Richard (Butch) at his FBOs in Simi Valley, Paso Robles, Porterville, and Columbia – all in California. She became an expert at rib stitching fabric-covered aircraft. Joe suffered a stroke in 1967 and passed away 17 years later. Her son, Albert passed away a number of years ago, but Butch went on to become one of the greatest pilots in the 20th Century. He is one of the few, if any other, that actually looped a B-17. He flew fire bombing missions, flew more than 360 different types of aircraft, flew for the movies and had a very successful career as a United Airlines pilot, retiring on the 747 with more than 30,000 hours in his log and plenty more that were never entered. Madeleine, one of the sweetest ladies of the 20th Century, you did a great job! Back with Joe, we wish you eternal happiness.
FAA: ONE GIANT LEAP UNMANNED-KIND The Federal Aviation Administration has issued restricted category type certificates to a pair of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), a milestone that will lead to the first approved commercial UAS operations later this summer. The newly certified UAS – Insitu’s Scan Eagle X200 and AeroVironment’s PUMA – are “small” UAS weighing less than 55 pounds. Each is about four and a half feet long, with wingspans of ten and nine feet, respectively. The major advantage of having typecertificated UAS models available is that they can be used commercially. The Scan Eagle and PUMA received Restricted Category type certificates that permit aerial surveillance. Until now, obtaining an experimental airworthiness certificate – which specifically excludes commercial operations – was the only way the private sector could operate UAS in the nation’s
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Continued from Page 33 FAA resources assigned to projects; it promotes more predictable planning for the applicant. And the FAA has issued an update to the Organization Delegation Authorization Order (8110.4D) and established an Aviation Rulemaking Committee to consider updates for certification procedures and safety management systems in Part 21. The plan responds to Section 312 of
of 2012, which required the FAA, in consultation with the aviation industry, to conduct an assessment of the aircraft certification and approval process. The plan will be reviewed and updated every six months. The plan is available at: http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/rulemaking/committees/d ocuments/media/ACPRR.ARC.Impleme ntation%20Plan.20130731.pdf
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MORE OSHKOSH DETAILS he gating factor for flying to AirVenture on the airlines is not airfare, it’s rental car Ed Wischmeyer rates. This year I was late renting a car, and the rates in Appleton and Madison were both well north of $100 per day. However, Milwaukee still had rates a third of that, so that’s the airport I flew into. And, for an extra $10 per day or so, I rented a Mustang. The Mustang’s speedometer needle turned through only 180 degrees of arc, and the markings looked like they’d been copied from the 1970s – cluttered and hard to read. There were numerical readouts between the tach and speedometer that were clear and crisp, but the radio etc. panel in the center of the car had pixels as big as pizzas and as dim as your old girl friend. With the floaty suspension and the imprecise steering, you kind of herded the Mustang down the road as the slow-shifting automatic transmission encouraged the engine to make raucous noises before acceleration set in. To be fair, this was a rental car, and there are undoubtedly other versions that
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are better tuned, but even the high-powered Mustang in the Ford pavilion had the same funky clunky speedometer markings. Disappointing. My new RV-8 has very precise handling, by comparison, and I’m well on the way to flying it as well as I used to fly the old RV-4. Part of the drill is to do wheel landings and keep the tail up in the air as long as possible, and part of the drill is to not overcorrect on the steering. That’s all coming back, and today’s flight was at a much lower anxiety level than past flights. Now to start getting the G-tolerance back, something that might take a while at age 64. But back to Oshkosh. Titan Aircraft had several of their T51 aircraft – two seat P-51 lookalikes but with wings that appear proportionately smaller than the original P-51’s. The real news is that instead of the original 100 hp Rotax engines, they now support 245 hp Honda 3.5 litre V-6 engines. Cruise is 180 mph, but the rate of climb is a sparkling 2,500 feet per minute. Vne is 215 mph, and stall speed is a low 52 mph. The numbers are otherwise comparable to my new 170 hp RV-8 (except the T-51 has a better rate of climb), but the T-51
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DOT OPPOSES FCC'S BID By Dan Namowitz, AOPA AOPA has strenuously opposed the Federal Communications Commission’s on-and-off effort to prohibit the certification, manufacture, importation, sale, or use of 121.5 MHz emergency locator transmitters. Now the Department of Transportation has weighed in, taking the position in a regulatory filing that 121.5
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MHz ELTs “ continue to provide a beneficial means of locating missing aircraft in critical emergency situations and that a prohibition of their use should not be imposed by regulation.” “ The DOT’s response supports our position,” said Robert Hackman, AOPA vice president of regulatory affairs. “ AOPA has continuously and rigorously opposed a ban on 121.5 MHz ELTs,
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which the FAA estimated would have a $500 million impact on aircraft owners if they were forced to re-equip.” AOPA submitted formal comments April 1 on the FCC’s proposal, describing it as a mandate for aircraft owners to switch over to 406 MHz ELTs despite the continued functionality of 121.5 MHz equipment – and despite the emergence of new technologies better suited to pilots’ individual needs. The FAA has also stated in official proceedings that voluntary decisions about equipping, and new technologies “ best address” pilots’ needs. AOPA believes that the FCC had already decided to ban 121.5 MHz ELTs regardless of the effect on aviation safety when it published its notice of the pro-
posed action. AOPA has urged the FCC in strongest terms to defer to the FAA on matters of aviation regulation, and to immediately abandon its effort. The DOT, in its Aug. 5 letter, acknowledged that 406 MHz ELTs represent a technological advance over 121.5MHz-only equipment, but noted that federal statute language reflects “ Congress's unequivocal intent to permit the use of 121.5 ELTs in civil aircraft.” Further, although costs of equipping may have declined since the FAA conducted a study that produced the $500 million estimate, “ we conclude that the cost to the general aviation community of a mandatory retrofit would still be significant,” wrote DOT Acting General Counsel Kathryn B. Thomson.
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Cirrus Aircraft has announced impressive airplane delivery results for the second quarter of 2013 with 79 Cirrus aircraft delivered to customers worldwide, up 32 percent over the same period in 2012. The total 2013 first-half shipments of 130 Cirrus aircraft marks the best half-year delivery performance since 2008. The latest industry shipment and billing figures were released Aug. 6 by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, the international trade organization representing more than 80 of the world’s leading producers of general aviation airplanes, rotorcraft,
engines, avionics, components and related services. “Momentum at Cirrus, specifically around the Generation 5 SR22 and SR22T, is driving demand for new piston aircraft that is starting to feel closer to pre-recession levels,” reports Todd Simmons, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Customer Support at Cirrus Aircraft. “These latest performance results confirm strong preference by both individuals and institutions alike for design innovation unique to Cirrus Aircraft.”
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An Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), convened by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has recommended a broad range of policy and regulatory changes that it believes could significantly improve the safety of general aviation aircraft while simultaneously reducing certification and modification costs for those aircraft. The committee, made up of international industry and government experts, was tasked with examining the existing standards for the design and certification of aircraft ranging from small pistonpowered airplanes to high-performance
business jets, that are contained in Part 23 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations. “Streamlining the design and certification process could provide a cost-efficient way to build simple airplanes that still incorporate the latest in safety innovations,” said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “These changes have the potential to save money and maintain our safety standing – a win-win situation for manufacturers, pilots and the general aviation community as a whole.” The committee’s recommendations cover the areas of design, production, Continued on Page 41
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EAA AirVenture 2013
MISSIONS ACCOMPLISHED: PELTON SAYS ALL OBJECTIVES MET IN STELLAR WEEK By Ric Reynolds EAA AirVenture hen EAA Chairman Jack Pelton took to the podium for his annual wrap-up press conference Aug. 4, he listed the seven key objectives EAA had heading into this year. And he was pleased to say all were accomplished. “One – to have a safe AirVenture, which we accomplished,” he said. “Two – to actually have an airshow in light of the FAA’s issuance of the controllers contract. We were able to get to a point where we were able to have an event,” he said, but the appeal moves on. The third objective was to have an event that would be as entertaining as, or more entertaining than, at an airshow that didn’t include traditional military entertainment. “Most of you will agree we exceeded that expectation,” Jack stated. The Fourth objective: Provide a better experience for the attendees. “We improved the grounds, included more crowd-friendly flush restroom facilities. We looked very hard at the food, aiming to provide more variety and diversity with better pricing, and I think we hit that one on the head very effectively. “We wanted to come away with the overall feeling that would bring people back next year, and we feel objective number four has been achieved.” Five: Provide more transparency for our members. EAA moved the annual meeting up to Wednesday, made it more
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inviting for members to attend, and communicated the direction EAA is going, where it is financially, and where money is being spent so members will feel there is much more transparency in the organization. Pelton also noted three great additions to the board – Jim Clark, Alan Klapmeier, and Cody Welch – all longtime members of EAA, “All who understand the core mission of EAA.” Six: Regain the confidence of EAA’s volunteers. “Last year we felt we took a big step backwards in losing the confidence of our volunteers by the way that we inappropriately may have not made them feel welcome, that they were feeling distanced from the organization, and they really didn’t feel like they were part of the family,” Pelton explained. “We worked really hard over nine months with monthly phone calls to the volunteer chairmen, talking to them frequently about what was going on, what was changing, and wanting them to be a part of it.” The volunteer corps was 20 percent stronger in numbers – some 4,800 this year – and feedback shows they are more engaged and revitalized, Pelton noted. Pelton’s final objective was to stabilize the EAA staff. “I won’t grade myself on that, but we were able to meet the objective, bringing back some key people like (vice president of marketing and communications) Rick Larsen and (communities director) Charlie Becker – have a better working group.
“I couldn’t be more proud of the leadership team and feel very confident that if I don’t get in their way they’ll be able to continue to improve this every year over year.” As for the numbers, a record 821 exhibitors were there – most reporting they were very pleased with the quality of commerce, many even talking of record sales numbers this year. EAA annually expects attendance of about a half million visitors or more each year, and Pelton reported that was achieved, but said final numbers will be released over the coming days. He added some thoughts about the Disney movie Planes special preview Friday night: “I truly believed that the movie would have an impact on bringing youth into aviation, which is part of the core mission. Disney wasn’t sure as they had never been here – were not sure what the venue was like. We assured them if they wanted to launch a movie about airplanes this was the pace to do it.” The result? Record crowds at the Ford Fly-In Theater – 15,000 people – which is triple the previous high attendance there. “Disney was so excited that they announced that Planes 2 is already in the works,” Pelton said. Next year Oshkosh will honor the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I, endeavor to build an airplane in seven days, and also celebrate the 75th anniversary of the jet engine. Other features and attractions will be announced in the coming months, weeks, and days.
EAA AIRVENTURE 2013 FACTS AND FIGURES Attendance: More than 500,000 in total estimated attendance - comparable to 2012 Total Aircraft: More than 10,000 aircraft arriving at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh and other airports in east-central Wisconsin. Total Showplanes: 2,335, including 867 homebuilt aircraft, 858 vintage airplanes, 337 warbirds, 130 ultralights, 92 seaplanes, 27 aerobatic aircraft, and 24 miscellaneous showplanes. Commercial (record total)
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International Visitors Registered: 2,115 visitors registered from 64 nations, with Canada (562 visitors), Australia (257), and South Africa (187) the top three nations. (Note: This total includes only non-U.S. visitors who registered at the International Visitors Tent, so the actual international contingent is undoubtedly larger.) Media: 914 media representatives on-site, from five continents.
KLAPMEIER, CLARK, WELCH JOIN EAA BOARD Three aviators with extensive experience in EAA programs and activities have joined the top leadership of EAA members as the newest members of the EAA Board of Directors. Alan Klapmeier, James Clark, and Cody Welch were elected during the annual EAA membership meeting on July 31, held at AirVenture Oshkosh. As Class I directors, they will each serve a threeyear term on the EAA board. “Each of these three EAA members has a diverse aviation background and, more importantly, a longtime connection with our organization in multiple areas,” said Jack Pelton, EAA's chairman of the board. “We are grateful that each of them
has stepped forward to represent our membership and help lead the association as we pursue our mission of growing participation in aviation.” Klapmeier, of Superior, Wis., is chairman and CEO of Kestrel Aircraft. He is also founder of Cirrus Aircraft in the 1980s, when it developed its first VK30 kit aircraft, and in the 1990s, when the company certificated the SR20 production airplane. Klapmeier was the 1992 recipient of EAA’s August Raspet Memorial Award and received EAA’s highest honor, the Freedom of Flight Award, in 2007. He is an IFR-rated pilot with more than 10,000 hours of flying time in a variety of aircraft.
Clark, of Columbia, S.C., is cofounder of BANG! Technologies and was previously vice president of AT&T, executive director of Bell Labs, and chief technology officer of NCR Corporation. He also served as chairman for the 60th anniversary reunion of the Tuskegee Airmen. Clark is a former president of EAA Chapter 242, has co-built an RV-6, and is building an RV-6A. He is an active Young Eagles pilot and a member of Team AeroDynamix, a precision formation aerobatic air show team featuring RV-series aircraft. Welch, of Linden, Mich., is a retired B-757 pilot for a major airline and was a
2003 EAA President’s Award recipient. He helped develop EAA’s Tri-Motor tour program and is currently its chairman, having flown as captain on the Tri-Motor since 1993. He is also vice president and a board member of the Tri-Motor Heritage Foundation, founder/president of the Wings of Mercy East Michigan organization, and active in the Air Care Alliance. Welch is a co-developer of Horizon Lakes residential airpark, has been manager of Price Airport in Linden, Mich., since 2001, and has owned/operated three FBOs and an aircraft sales business.
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B-17 HEADS BACK OUT The B-17 Aluminum Overcast is back on tour after a fun and successful week at AirVenture. Anyone who didn’t get the chance to come to AirVenture can at least get a taste of the amazing week when Aluminum Overcast starts its post-Oshkosh tour of the Midwest and East Coast. EAA B-17 Tours Program Manager Margaret Viola was pleased with the results of Aluminum Overcast’s
AirVenture presence. The restored bomber made 51 passenger flights throughout the week and was able to provide the flight of a lifetime for 501 AirVenture attendees. “What an exciting week!” Viola said. “The B-17 definitely fulfilled its mission for EAA as an ambassador aircraft for the organization.” One of the special guests that took part in an Aluminum Overcast flight was-
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n’t actually in the plane, but next to it. Yves “Jetman” Rossy flew off the B-17’s wing during a media flight on July 28. Aluminum Overcast also flew in the Tora! Tora! Tora! airshow on Saturday, giving fans the chance to see the graceful aircraft in flight. For photos, information, and the complete tour schedule of Aluminum Overcast, visit www.B17.org.
B-17 Aluminum Overcast was joined by Yves “Jetman” Rossy in a recent flight. (EAA Photo)
HOT STUFF: WASABI SPECIAL EMERGES FROM MOJAVE GROUP EFFORT At a tent talk session during AirVenture Oshkosh, Elliot Seguin of Scaled Composites led a team of DIYers from Mojave, Calif., in unveiling the Wasabi Special. The goal for the composite single-seater is to compete as Race 68 in the Formula One class at Reno next month. The airplane was designed as a research and development platform/prototype, Seguin said. "Jenn (Whaley) and I had some ideas about aircraft design, manufacture, and test we wanted to try out." Seguin and Whaley met while crewing for Jon Sharp's Team Nemesis NXT and were both into air racing. The Wasabi Special (Whaley calls it The Siren) was designed to comply with the Reno F-1 class rules. At the end of the day, they just like to build airplanes - typical EAA stuff, Seguin
said. "So we built the airplane to be a technology demonstrator, a platform on which we could try stuff. Right now the push is to make Reno, after that who knows." Seguin hinted that a kit could be in the plans at some point. "The airplane is almost entirely built from carbon fiber and is all tooled, so it could be kitted if there was interest," he said. Power comes from a Continental O200. The Formula class requires 66square feet of wing area and a minimum empty weight of 500 pounds. Wasabi Special's wingspan is 23 feet. "The FAA requires we demonstrate race environment before racing, so we took the airplane to 285 mph, 8g, and 4,200 rpm simultaneously," Seguin explained. "We decided this was a conservative top end to the envelope going
into Reno." A number of people from Scaled have been involved on the Wasabi Special project, including Justin Gillen, Ken Baker, Mike Melvill, Mark Bassett, Chris Higbee, Josh Lee, Rick Poe, Susan Fine, Rick Aldrich, and Cory Bird. Sponsors include Nemesis Air Racing, Grove Aircraft, Experimental Aircraft Exhaust, MGL Avionics, Twisted Composites, Sierra Technical Services, and Aerochia. Watch a video showing the Wasabi Special test flights, produced by Elliot's brother Logan Seguin at https:vimeo.com/71921281. Follow the progress at the Wasabi Special website, http://wasabiairracing.blogspot.com/
The Wasabi Special is largely carbon fiber, powered by a Continental O-200 engine.
Plans are for the Wasabi Special to compete in the Formula 1 class at Reno this year.
Homebuilder’s Workshop Continued from Page 35 but when I washed my eyes out, it was almost 20:15 in each eye! Armed with all the supporting documentation, I had a very pleasant chat with the FAA folks and came home with a new medical certificate, with no limitations. And in years past, the flight surgeon got another limitation removed from my medical. Speaking of politics, the Icon
amphibian was granted a weight exemption by the FAA. Supposedly this was because of the “safety equipment” installed on the plane, like, a bigger wing, but the highly qualified aeronautical engineer with whom I consulted said that there was no engineering justification – it was all politics. It will be interesting to see what happens to the Light Sport Aircraft weight limitations now as other
manufacturers joust for regulatory equity. On Friday, I attended a sample meeting of the IMC Club, sponsored by Hartzell. Local chapters meet once a month and review a video of a challenging IMC situation, and then all discuss. It’s a great concept, but like other discussion groups, the quality of the comments can vary from the astoundingly astute to the other end of the spectrum.
And all too soon, AirVenture was over and it was back to the airlines and back to the Georgia summer. Last year was the summer of heat, and this year is the summer of rain. And more rain. And very limited flying. Before I get too old, I need to have a whole summer to enjoy, the kind that Oshkosh provided this year.
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COOKING CHINESE CUISINE
hinese restaurants and Chinese fast food joints seem to be popping up in every city. As an admitted food snob, I have been disappointed in most of the places I’ve sampled. Of course, there are some outstanding Chinese restaurants in some of America’s Chinatowns, or venerable places like Tommy Toy’s in San Francisco – but a number of Chinese restaurants overcook the food and litter the ingredients with MSG. I love Chinese and other Asian cuisine. It would be impractical to satisfy each urge by running off to China to get take-out, so I often prepare my favorite dishes at home. Besides, my airplane on a good day has a range of 900 NM, and I doubt that the DOD would respond favorably to my request to provide a KC10 to refuel me in midair. Before I ventured upon the task of making my own Chinese cuisine at home, I was under the impression that the preparation would be an esoteric and daunting task. As a food and travel writer, part of my duties consists of working in restaurant kitchens with chefs. Over the past five years, I've had the opportunity to work with chefs in Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok. I discovered that there is no mystery to Asian cooking – the freshest ingredients are mandatory. Rather than serve each component as a separate dish (such as an entrée of chicken with a side of green beans and potatoes, the items are delicately combined. If properly prepared, the result is flavorful, textural and healthy. The secret to making these dishes is in the preparation. Organize all ingredients ahead of time. Set them out in order of addition to the wok. Keep the ingredients for each dish separate from the others. Most of the dishes in this article were prepared either with canola oil and/or peanut oil. Both are low in saturated fats. Of course, peanut oil should be avoided by folks with allergies to peanuts. Most dishes involve the use of no more than three tablespoons of oil, so each portion of an entrée prepared for six folks contains insignificant amounts of fat. Recently, I prepared these selections at a birthday party we hosted for a long-term friend of ours – Dr. Rhebe Aguado. Not only is she one of the most renown clinical psychologists in California, she is a skillful photographer. Between courses, she took
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(Courtesy of Stuart Faber) many of the pictures in this article. Two fabulous desserts were the dénouement of this meal. The first was a chilled lemon soufflé. The second was a rich, decadent chocolate brownie pie with dollops of cherry infused hot fudge. These recipes are contained in two of the best dessert cookbooks ever published: Luscious Lemon Desserts and Luscious Chocolate Desserts by Lori Longbotham (Chronicle Books, 2004). I’ve become acquainted with Lori. She graciously guided me through the somewhat complicated soufflé.
Delightful Potstickers Potstickers may be slightly labor intensive, but the result is well worth the effort. It’s fun to gather the family around the kitchen to prepare these delicacies – the kids love to help.
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1 package of wonton wrappers (in frozen food section of supermarkets) Place chicken in a bowl and mix well with the next 12 ingredients. Set out about four wonton wrappers at a time. Place a glass of room temperature water by your work area. I prefer square wrappers. Keep covered with a clean towel until ready to use each wrapper. Dip your finger in the water and gently moisten all four edges. Place two teaspoons of mixture in each wrapper. Do not overfill. Fold wrapper in half over filling so that you end up with a triangle – the bottom corner to the top corner. You will now have two open sides. Pinch the edges of dough together until both sides are sealed. Pinch the top until sealed. Press closed portions of the edges with a fork. At this point, you can freeze the potstickers. Cook without thawing. When folded, they will look like Napoleon hats. Place a wok or large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add enough oil to make 1/4 inch deep. When oil is hot, place potstickers (do in three batches) in wok or skillet, seam side up. Cook until bottoms are mahogany browned, about 57 minutes. Pour in chicken stock-soy sauce mixture. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until potstickers have absorbed all liquid, about 6-9 minutes more. Serve immediately. Makes about 30.
Oven BBQ Chinese Ribs Not only are these ribs easy to make, the flavors are sensational.
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hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sherry, sugar, food coloring, garlic and five spice. Add ribs and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for one hour at room temperature. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place a wire rack over a large baking sheet. Fill sheet 1/2 way up with water. Place ribs, bone side down, on rack and bake for 35 minutes. Turn ribs over and baste with reserved marinade and bake an additional 35 minutes. Turn ribs over and baste again. Bake another 35 minutes or until ribs are glazed, brown and tender. Serve with warmed remaining marinade. This recipe can be used for chicken wings. After marinating, place on rack the same way as ribs and bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour 15 minutes. This recipe works fabulously with large (12-15) shrimp with shells on. Marinade for one hour and pan sauté until pink, about five minutes total.
Chicken Wing Appetizers Everyone brags about Buffalo wings. On one trip to China, I saw a busload of Buffalonians rushing into a restaurant for these wings. Continued on Page 40
(Courtesy of Stuart J. Faber) 1/2 pound chicken breasts, finely chopped (or, purchase ground chicken) 1/2 cup Napa cabbage, shredded 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped 2 tablespoons red or green pepper, finely chopped 3 tablespoons dry sherry 1 teaspoon oyster sauce 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper Vegetable oil 1 cup chicken stock mixed with 1 teaspoon soy sauce
(Courtesy of Stuart J. Faber) 1/3 cup hoisin sauce 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons dry sherry 2 cloves chopped garlic 2 tablespoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon red coloring 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice 2 pound slab baby back ribs Cut slab into individual ribs. Whisk
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Continued from Page 39 Marinade 2 tablespoons dry sherry 2 tablespoons soy sauce Sauce 1/2 cup chicken stock 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon canola oil 3 dried red chilies 5 slices fresh ginger, about 1/4 inch thick 4 green onions cut in half lengthwise 1 cinnamon stick or ? teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Pinch red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cool water Remove tips from wings and save for making chicken stock. Optionally, cut wings apart at joint. Combine marinade ingredients in large bowl. Add wings and mix with marinade until all pieces are coated. Let stand for 20 minutes. Place a wok over high heat. When the wok is hot, add oil. Add chilies and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add chicken and cook until deep golden brown on all sides. Add ginger, green onions, cinnamon and peppers. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, then add sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover wok and simmer until chicken is tender, about 12 minutes. Cut into a wing to make sure that there is no pink on the bones or meat. Add cornstarch and water, bring sauce to a boil, stir until sauce thickens. Serve immediately.
well until completely covered with marinade. Set aside at room temperature for 15 minutes. Mix sauce ingredients and set aside. Mix 2 teaspoons cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water. Set aside. 1 cup (about 1/2 pound) snow peas 1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1/2 cup chicken stock Place a wok over high heat. Add two tablespoons canola oil. After 30 seconds, add ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Do not allow garlic to brown. Add shrimp and its liquid and stir-fry for about two minutes. Remove shrimp and all of the ginger and garlic from wok and place in a bowl. Add 1-1/2 tablespoons more canola oil. Add snow peas and water chestnuts. Stir-fry for about one to two minutes. Add broth. Cover wok and cook until snow peas are crispy-tender, about one minute. Return shrimp, garlic and ginger to wok. Add sauce and cornstarch solution and stir-fry until mixture boils and thickens. Do not overcook shrimp or they will become tough. Serve over steamed rice.
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(Courtesy of Stuart J. Faber) Marinade 2 tablespoons very dry sherry 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Sauce 2 tablespoons very dry sherry 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sesame oil Mix the marinade ingredients in a flat-bottomed bowl. Make sure cornstarch is dissolved. Add shrimp and mix
1 onion, chopped 3 slices bacon, chopped 2 eggs, beaten 8 ounces beef, pork, shrimp or chicken, cut up 1 cup frozen peas and carrots 4 cups cooked rice (about 1 1/4 cups raw) 1 bunch scallions, chopped 2 cups fresh bean sprouts 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 to 1 cup chicken stock as needed Make rice in advance. It should be room temperature before being added to wok. Heat wok over medium-high heat, Continued on Page 41
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New Recommendations Continued from Page 36 maintenance and safety. The ARC’s goal was to identify ways to streamline the certification process, making it cheaper and easier for manufacturers to incorporate safety improvements into their products, allow for upgrades to the existing fleet, and provide greater flexibility to incorporate future technological advancements. “The committee’s goal was to increase safety while simultaneously decreasing the cost of certification,” said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. “The FAA’s goal is to embrace innovation and create a regulation that will stand
the test of time.” The Part 23 rulemaking committee included 55 representatives from the FAA, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Brazil’s Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC), the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), as well as airplane manufacturers from around the world. Among the ARC’s recommendations was the suggestion that compliance with Part 23 requirements be performance-based, focusing on the complexity
Flying With Faber Continued from Page 40 add 1 tablespoon canola or peanut oil. When hot, add onions and bacon. Stir-fry until lightly brown. Remove from wok. Add about three drops each, soy sauce and sesame oil to eggs and mix well. Add 1/2 teaspoon oil to wok, then add eggs and stir fry, whisking constantly with a whisk, until only a slight degree of moisture remains in the scrambled eggs. Remove eggs and chop into small pieces. Heat 1 more tablespoon of oil, then add selected meat or fish, peas and carrots and onion. Stir-fry for about two minutes. Add cooked rice, scallions and bean sprouts. Stir fry until well mixed. If necessary, add chicken stock a few tablespoons at a time, just to keep everything moist. Add chopped egg and two tablespoons soy sauce to taste. Stir-fry one minute more, check for taste and serve.
Chinese Bouillabaisse Stock 1 tablespoon oil 1 onion, chopped 1 minced shallot 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 jalapeno, thin sliced 3 cups seafood or chicken stock 1 1/2 cups water 1 8-oz. bottle clam juice
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and performance of an aircraft instead of the current regulations based on weight and type of propulsion. Under many of the existing Part 23 requirements, small, relatively simple airplanes have to meet the same regulatory requirements as more complex aircraft. The committee proposed using industry consensus standards to define a compliance framework that can be more easily amended to keep up with evolving
technology. This step would encourage innovation while ensuring that the FAA retains safety oversight. The FAA will review the ARC recommendations as it decides how to proceed on improving general aviation safety. To view ARC’s report visit http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/rulemaking/committees/documents/i ndex.cfm/document/information/docume ntID/1304
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Precious Metal, Dreadnought and Argonaut also announced as competitors in this year’s event On the heels of the initial competitor announcement, the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) announced that legendary Unlimited & Warbird Class (UWRC) racers Strega, Precious Metal, Argonaut, and Dreadnought, are the latest entrants into the historic event’s most recognizable racing class. In a surprising twist, however, Strega, which has been flown to victory the past four years by defending champion Steve Hinton, will be flown by Air Race veteran Matt Jackson. “With these latest additions to the Unlimited & Warbird Racing Class, we have as good of a racing field as we have ever had and one that is absolutely befitting of our special 50th event,” said Mike Houghton, president and CEO of RARA. “We are ecstatic to announce that we will have the most recognizable racing planes and pilots in the world and one of the most competitive national championships in the event’s storied history.” In taking the helm of Strega, owned by acclaimed race champion Bill “Tiger” Destefani, Jackson will be piloting the winningest plane in the history of the Reno Air Races’ Unlimited division. He will be trying to unseat Hinton, who has won Unlimited Gold in each of the four years that he has competed in Reno.
Strega in flight. (Anthony Taylor/WarbirdFotos.com) The Breitling-sponsored Precious Metal will be piloted by longtime race pilot and Formula One Gold Champion Thom Richard, who will be looking to win his first Unlimited Gold victory. Additionally, brothers Dennis and Brian Sanders will be flying the fan-favorite Sea Furies, Dreadnought and Argonaut,
respectively. All told, there are 16 Unlimiteds scheduled to compete in the UWRC, and more than 113 planes total racing, with more to come, in Reno’s six racing classes. “This year’s event will feature some very unique storylines and we know, at the very least, we’re going to see a new
face or a new a plane on the winner’s podium when all is said and done,” said Houghton. “And, in addition to some incredible racing, we will have a wide array of top-notch, one-of-a-kind entertainment that should serve as an emphatic tribute to aviation of all kinds.”
50TH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES TO WELCOME BIG NAMES AND RETURNING CHAMPIONS In preparation for a historic and thrilling 50th National Championship Air Races, the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) announced a star-studded field of competitors and aircraft registered to compete this month, Sept. 11-15, at the Reno-Stead Airport. Headlining the recently unveiled Unlimited & Warbird Racing Class (UWRC) is four-time defending champion Steve Hinton who, in a surprise twist this year, will be helming the fan-favorite P-51 Mustang Voodoo. Hinton will be joined by the five other competitors from 2012’s heart pumping Unlimited Gold Class Championship Race, including Stu Dawson flying the famous F8F-2 Bearcat, Rare Bear, Dennis Sanders in Dreadnaught, former space shuttle astronauts Curt Brown in Sawbones, and
“Hoot” Gibson in 232 and Brent Hisey in Miss America. Additionally, this year’s event will feature the long-awaited return of two wildly popular aircraft, Czech Mate and Ole Yeller. Other pilots announced for the UWRC include, Brian Sanders, Sherman Smoot and Rod Lewis among others. “We are absolutely thrilled to have such a high profile field of competitors and legendary aircraft to help us celebrate our 50th year of air racing,” said Mike Houghton, president and CEO of the Reno Air Racing Association. “We are committed to bringing our fans the very best in racing and entertainment and are so pleased to see that so many longtime event participants will be back this year.” The Air Races received more than 110 entries across the six racing classes (Formula 1, Biplane, Sport, T-6, Jet and
Unlimited & Warbird). Other names that Air Race fans will be familiar with include former UWRC top competitor Will Whiteside, now flying in the Sport Class, Biplane racer Tom Aberle and northern Nevada pilot Dennis Buehn in the T-6 Class. “Every year, we strive to put on a world-class event that will appeal to race fans, aviation enthusiasts and families from all over the globe,” said Houghton. “We feel that this field of racers, combined with the outstanding entertainment and exhibits we have scheduled to attend, will make our 50th event a very special and memorable one for all involved and will be a fitting and worthy tribute to aviation of all types.” In addition to six classes of some of the most experienced and talented racers flying in the “World’s Fastest
Motorsport,” this year, attendees can expect thrilling entertainment including the L-39 Patriot Jet Team, the Breitling Jet Team “Jetman,” and a bevy of individual air performances from some of today’s most talented aerial stunt pilots. Entertainment will take place on land as well, with high-speed performances from the Smoke N’ Thunder Jet Car. The 50th annual National Championship Air Races are the world’s premier air racing event. Tickets are on sale now by phone at (775) 972-6663 or online at www.airrace.org, where you will also find a full list of pilots scheduled to compete at this years event. For the latest updates and information find the National Championship Air Races on Facebook at www. Face book.com/RenoAirRacingAssociation or follow on Twitter @RenoAirRaces.
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50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES t’s that time again. The crews are making the final touches on the race planes and the pilots are testing and growing more focused every day. The drama that is Air Racing is ready to play out in front of our incredibly loyal fans. Let’s take a look at who will be there and what to expect.
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Unlimited At this point, we have 16 aircraft on the roster. While not the largest number of entries, the fans should be pleased with the caliber of racers. Let’s take a look at what to expect… Voodoo is back. Yes, after a year off, Bob Button decided to come back in a big way. He decided to put together his dream team and go for that elusive win. Stevo Hinton will be flying Voodoo this year. And Kerch is back as the team adviser, in what we are affectionately calling, “Yoda and the Kid.” They are having fun, they are focused on winning and they are the team to beat right now.
Button’s Voodoo is Back – with Yoda and the Kid. (Anthony Taylor of WarbirdFotos.com) Rare Bear has made the trip to Texas and back for a tweaking by Nelson Ezell and his crew of warbird whisperers. A wave of their magic wand and maybe the Rare Bear will be back to her winning form? With Stewart Dawson in the seat and a hungry owner in Rod Lewis, is this their year?
Strega has been a giant question mark in the off-season. First Tiger was retiring her, and then coming back. The flip-flops keep happening, and all I can say is Matt Jackson will likely be the pilot. Allegedly Matt has sponsorship funding from his student, Tom Cruise. Yes, that Tom Cruise. Matt taught Tom to fly his P-51 Mustang, Kiss me Kate. Tom has always been a fan of the Air Races – so keep your eyes peeled and you just might see him in the Strega Pit (or visiting Ruby?). And then we have Rare Bear’s little sister, 232 – previously known as September Fury. This Sea Fury will be piloted by everyone’s favorite astronaut, Hoot Gibson. While Rare Bear has been spending her free time in Texas, 232 has been getting her attention from the team in Chino. Will she still sport her Rare Bear kill stickers from last year? Will she surprise everyone this year? We’ll have to wait and see. Czech Mate is back…yes, after a revamping of the wing and a few years of sitting on the sidelines, Sherman Smoot will be back in the giant Killer. Czech is the meanest little Yak in the world. Fast, stealthy and small – she will likely be finishing near the top. Kudos to John Moore and Sherman for persevering and coming back! Will this be their year? Dreadnaught will be there, waiting for someone to blink so she can sneak by. The Buick will do more Buicking (hat tip Bruce Croft for the term). In other words, flying steady every day and without wavering, will she be her faithful self and bring the Sanders family a win this year? And then there is Precious Metal. Thom Richards and his team in Florida have been doing their magic to make the Griffon Powered Mustang sing. I know that Thom wants this win. He is very competitive and has his eye on the prize. Let’s see if he can bring it home.
And then we have other very capable racers including Sawbones, Miss America and Argonaut. All of them are capable of getting into the Gold race. And of course, La Patrona, Rod Lewis’ beautiful Tigercat will be there. John Bagley is bringing back Ole Yeller. Doug Matthew will bring two of his Warbirds, including The Rebel and the Corsair. Sparky and the Sanders’ Bristol Powered Sea Fury, 924 will round out the entries. All in all, this is a great group of racers to entertain us for the 50th Anniversary edition.
tering of several different makes and models, this group has something for everyone. A Radial Rocket, Kevin’s NXT, a few RVs, Thunder Mustangs – and Shane Margraves is even bringing a Zlin 50! But, I still believe Jeff LaVelle will be our winner. John Parker in Blue Thunder, Lee Behel in his GP-5 and Craig Sherman in his Glasair may be the spoilers.
Biplanes Sports The Sport Class has so many entries; they will be running four races, instead of just the usual three. A Race Class, which only appeared on the scene in 1998, they are the largest class and are quickly becoming the fan favorite (after the Unlimiteds and Biplanes – right?) With 14 Lancairs, seven Glasairs and a smat-
Aberle’s Phantom is the one to beat. He has been on the top of the leaderboard nearly every year since he unveiled his slick racer. The one year he had a hiccup, Jeff Lo was there to grab the trophy. This year, the Bipes have several rookies with new and interesting aircraft. All I can say is wake up early and come Continued on Page 46
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The Pylon Place Continued from Page 45 out and watch the dawn racers. I will be flying my darling Pitts Special, Ruby, again this year. I’d like to give a big thank you to my crew for their loyal and tireless work again this year. You guys ROCK!
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IF1 Steve Senegal in Endeavor is the man to beat again this year. He will have some competition in the front from several of the newer racers. Justin Phillipson will be there in Outrageous. Elliot Seguin will be on hand with his new racer, Wasabi. Vito Wypraechtiger may have a trick up his sleeve with the Scarlet Screamer. Kevin Anderson and Lowell Slatter may be the ones – or will it be Steve Temple’s year?
Smart money is on Rick Vandam’s ride, #5 American Spirit. But, who knows – this could be Pete Zaccagnino’s year, or maybe Joe Gano or Phil Fogg will be on top. We’ll have to wait and see.
Wrap up… That’s a quick look at what we have coming up this year. I hope this has increased your interest and we’ll all see you at the 50th. I know that the Reno Air Race Association (RARA) has put together a great show to commemorate a half century of Air Racing. I wanted to give a special thanks to all my fellow air racers, pilots, owners, and crew members for putting in the time and making this event so special every year. And to the people of RARA, thank you for not losing faith when the “going got tough;” to the volunteers for giving your time and working with all of us to make it happen; and to the fans who come out each year in heat, cold, rain, snow, and this year – smoke – to watch us do what we love. Thank you all – My September Family.
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Our September Family. (Anthony Taylor of WarbirdFotos.com) See you there, Marilyn Dash Ruby Red Racing All Photos used this month are from Anthony Taylor of WarbirdFotos.com – Thank you, Hopper!
WISCONSIN AVIATION APPROVED FLIGHTS TO DCA Wisconsin Aviation at Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) at Madison, Wis., has been granted approval as an FBO gateway for approved general and corporate aviation flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as part of the DASSP (DCA Access Standard Security
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COMING FULL CIRCLE: YOUNG EAGLE TURNS INTO CFI By EAA Staff n Dec. 4, 2004, 10-year-old Justin McBurney, EAA 828204, of Apple Valley, Calif., hopped in a Harmon Rocket II piloted by Tom Gummo, EAA 321966, to take a Young Eagles flight. On July 9, only eight and a half years later, McBurney passed his CFI checkride and has been teaching since. “I remember my first flight,” McBurney said. “Tom took me up in his Harmon Rocket and it was like a rollercoaster ride the whole time. When we landed I had a huge smile on my face and all I wanted to do after that was fly.” And fly he has.
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Since the Young Eagles flight, McBurney has completely engulfed himself in aviation. Now, at only 18, McBurney holds a commercial certificate with instrument rating and is a CFI and advanced and instrument ground instructor for single-engine aircraft. He is also a sophomore at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott, Ariz., campus, where he is studying aerospace engineering. McBurney’s love and passion for aviation also sparked a similar love for his family. “What a tribute to the wonders of the Young Eagles program,” said McBurney’s mother, Jeneace. “ [The program] got our entire family into aviation. My husband is also a flight instructor
LAWA ISSUES RFQ Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking firms interested in operating as a Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) at Van Nuys Airport. It’s anticipated that two FBO areas will be made available for lease through future RFP’s that would follow the RFQ process. FBO services would include leasing land and buildings, serving the needs of subtenants and developing and investing in new facilities. “As one of the world’s busiest general aviation airports with more than 260,000 operations last year, we enjoy a
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now (CFI, CFII, land and sea, multi), and I hold my private pilot’s rating.” McBurney does not forget what ignited his love for aviation and makes it a point to fly Young Eagles whenever he is home and local EAA Chapter 768 is participating in the program. “Young Eagles is absolutely great,” McBurney said. “I will always fly them when I get the chance.” After graduation, McBurney hopes to combine his aerospace engineering education with his years of flight experience and become a project test pilot. On July 24, McBurney had his first student, a helicopter pilot pursuing a fixed-wing add-on, pass the checkride.
Justin McBurney, left, stands next to Tom Gummo and his Harmon Rocket II that McBurney took his Young Eagles flight in at age 10. Now 18, McBurney is a CFI and gives Young Eagles flights in Apple Valley, Calif. (EAA Photo)
FIXED-BASE OPERATORS VNY is one of three airports owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), a self-supporting branch of the City of Los Angeles, governed by a seven-member Board of Airport Commissioners who are appointed by the mayor and approved by the Los Angeles City Council. One of the world’s busiest general aviation airports, VNY serves as a valued San Fernando Valley resource, providing ongoing leadership in general aviation, business and community service. Dedicated to noncommercial air travel, VNY had more than 260,000 operations
in 2012. More than 100 businesses are located on the 730-acre airport, including five major fixed-base operators and numerous aviation service companies. Annually, the airport contributes approximately $1.3 billion to the Southern California economy and supports more than 12,000 jobs. In addition, VNY provides programs to benefit local residents, along with educational initiatives and aviation-related career and training opportunities. For more information, visit www.lawa.org/vny
CANADIAN YOUNG EAGLES PILOT WINS LIGHTSPEED HEADSET Young Eagles pilot Norm Leray, EAA 860109, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, is the lucky second quarter winner of a Zulu headset from Lightspeed Aviation. Leray, who has flown a total of 82 Young Eagles, was automatically entered in the drawing by submitting the Young Eagles registration forms for his June 8 flights. For the past two years, EAA has held an annual drawing for a Lightspeed Aviation Zulu headset. This year, Lightspeed is graciously providing additional headsets to create a quarterly prize drawing. To enter, simply do as Norm did - fly at least one Young Eagle and submit
the Young Eagles registration form (must be postmarked by the end of the quarter in which the flight occurs).
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APPLE VALLEY’S ONLY AIRSHOW WITH AEROBATICS, WARBIRDS, WINGWALKERS AND MORE autographs and get up-close to airplanes. Community groups and volunteer organizations are a big part of the airshow. Attendees can browse booths offering information, souvenirs, food and beverages. The Apple Valley Airshow is a family event with something for everyone! Gates open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aerial demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is only $5 cash, and children 12 and under are free. Parking is free. Apple Valley Airport is located off of Hwy. 18 at 21600 Corwin Road in Apple Valley. No animals except service animals will be allowed at the event. No large coolers and no alcoholic beverages will be allowed at the airshow. Bring chairs, sitting blankets, sunglasses, hats, sunscreen and don’t forget your camera. For more information about the Apple Valley Airshow, call 760/247-2371 or go to www.sbcountyWINGS.com.
Aerobatic pilots, wingwalkers and warbirds will provide big-time airshow action in the High Desert over Apple Valley Airport skies in California’s San Bernardino County on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. This year’s airshow will feature several aerobatic pilots, John Collver in Wardog the T-6: “Dr. D” Old Time Aerobatics in his Taylorcraft, Rob Harrison “The Tumbling Bear” in his Zlin, Margie Stivers and Marion Wagner wingwalkers with Silver Wings Wingwalking demo team in a Stearman biplane, and Tim Just flying the Extra. Other favorites such as Rich Piccirilli with Just In Time Skydivers, radio control airplanes, the N-9M Flying Wing and warbirds such as the F4U Corsair, P-38 Lightning, B-25 Mitchell, P-51 Mustang, P-40 Warhawk, Fw190, all from Planes of Fame Air Museum to name a few. In addition to the excitement in the sky, spectators will see experimental and vintage airplane static displays and, new this year, a car display! Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the pilots, get
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FLAWLESS FIRST PRODUCTION FLIGHT Cessna Aircraft Company is celebrating another program milestone for the world’s fastest civilian aircraft, the Citation X. The first production unit of the new Citation X took its maiden flight this week, marking another step closer to certification and delivery of the remarkable mid-size business jet. “The Citation X was flawless today,” said Gary Drummond, Cessna senior production test pilot and the flight’s Pilot in Command. “We took the X to an altitude of 49,000 feet on a flight pattern over western Kansas. The aircraft attained a top speed of Mach 0.935 (617 mph). We conducted a 3.1-hour flight with an average cruise speed of Mach 0.915 (604 mph) at 41,000 feet. The Garmin G5000 avionics performed brilliantly and the auto-throttle system is going to be a welcome feature for Citation X operators. Approach into high congestion areas are simplified with auto-throttles. Speed and command changes were seamless today. The auto throttles on the X delivers flight performance advantages with greater situational awareness and reduced crew workload.”
John and Martha King, founders of King Schools, and Matt Zuccaro, president of Helicopter Association International (HAI), announced at AirVenture the launch of a flight instructor refresher course (FIRC) specifically designed for helicopter instructors. This is the first time a helicopter-specific
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(Cessna Aircraft Company) Also piloting this week’s flight was Steve Turner, Cessna engineering test pilot. “The Citation X is an icon of performance, and it continues to live up to its reputation as an exceptional aircraft delivering what owners need and pilots want,” said Brad Thress, Cessna senior vice president, Business Jets. “There is no faster way to get from point A to point B than in Cessna’s Citation X business jet. The aircraft’s 3,242 nm range means it can easily
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handle a non-stop flight from New York to London, Honolulu to Dallas, or Singapore to Tokyo. No other business jet can compete with the Citation X on performance, speed and price.” The Citation X boasts two RollsRoyce AE 3007C2 turbofan engines, each delivering 7,034 pounds of thrust. The Citation X is one of the few business jets permitted to operate at an altitude of 51,000 feet. This capability allows the aircraft to fly above most weather and
avoid lower-altitude commercial traffic, translating into shorter flights. “The ability to fly higher means there will be less air traffic around you, and all the weather’s below you. You can arrive at your destination in less time than you would in other civilian aircraft,” said Thress. “The engines on the X are very powerful, producing a high power-toweight ratio. As a result, the Citation X has unmatched takeoff, climb and cruise performance. The X puts you ahead of the rest.” The Citation X upgrades were announced in the fall of 2010. The Citation X now offers a longer cabin and greater range. The cockpit features three 14-inch primary displays and four touchscreen controllers for data entry and systems control. First flight of the new Citation X was on Jan. 17, 2012. Deliveries are expected to begin early next year. For more information on the Citation X, call 1-800-4-CESSNA, or visit Cessna.com.
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FIRC has been offered online. As with King Schools’ regular FIRC, the helicopter FIRC puts a strong focus on risk management. The course contains several modules with real-life examples of difficult scenarios and how to best manage those situations. One example Zuccaro brought to light is that many helicopter pilots are reluctant to land their helicopters in emergency situa-
tions in areas where they feel they may get into trouble with law enforcement or other authorities. As a result, one focus of the FIRC is to give instructors and their students the confidence to bring the helicopter to the ground in a safe location, whatever that place may be, as soon as possible in case something unusual happens in the cockpit. The release of King Schools’
Helicopter Flight Instructor Refresher Course is planned for mid-September. The cost for the new FIRC will be $99 or $124.95 with King Schools QuickRenew, which automatically renews the instructor certificate. HAI members get the QuickRenew process for free. Read more at www.flyingmag.com/ aircraft/helicopters/king-schools-launchhelicopter-firc#lRHPAKsSScr9WE43.99
FIRST PRODUCTION CITATION M2 TAKES FLIGHT Cessna Aircraft Company celebrated as the first production unit of its newest business jet, the Citation M2, took its maiden flight out of the company’s Independence, Kan., facility. The M2 was announced in September of 2011 with a design driven by customer and pilot feedback. It is the latest in a succession of new Cessna aircraft to make its initial production flight, and type certification is expected this fall. “The aircraft performed exceptionally well today,” said Cessna production flight test pilot Terry Martindale. “We departed Independence and proceeded to an altitude of 17,500 feet. Through the
almost two hour flight, we completed a large portion of the production test flight procedures. This is the first aircraft equipped with the Garmin G3000 avionics, and the system goes beyond what people might be expecting in terms of familiarity, versatility, situational awareness and ease of use. You can sense that pilots designed the cockpit. Everything is where you need it to be.” The co-pilot on the mission was Cessna engineering test pilot Corey Eckhart. “When we announced the M2 less than two years ago, we knew a need existed for a jet of this size, capability and value,” said Brad Thress, Cessna senior
vice president of business jets. “You will see operator feedback and owner insight practically everywhere you look in the M2. The Garmin G3000 avionics are familiar to pilots while at the same time bring advances they want with features they need. The M2 is the leader in the next generation of aircraft, and a great step ahead for any light jet operator who needs a new, more advanced business aircraft.” The Citation M2 is the ideal aircraft to economically fly up to six passengers in comfort on a 1,300 nautical mile flight. The Cessna Intrinzic™ flight deck has Garmin G3000 avionics featuring highresolution multifunction displays and
split-screen capability. Touch screen interactivity comparable to a Smartphone provides pilots with precise performance information they need in a logical, familiar user interface. “The flight of the M2 today is the latest demonstration of our deeply-held commitment to product development,” said Thress. “The Citation X took its first production flight this month, and the Citation Sovereign took its first production flight in April. Cessna has put over 3,300 flight hours into the M2, the Sovereign and the Citation X programs. We are dedicated to bringing these jets to Continued on Page 50
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NAHA AWARDS HONOR VOLUNTEERS, PARTNERS The National Aviation Heritage Alliance (NAHA) named Air Force veteran, engineer, entrepreneur and community volunteer Walter S. “Walt” Hoy as the winner of the Ivonette Wright Miller Award at its 2013 annual meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20. NAHA also awarded its Wick Wright Award to Phillip L. “Phil” Parker, president and chief executive officer of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, and its PROPS (Partner Recognition of Outstanding Support) Award to Wright “B” Flyer, Inc. Hoy received the Ivonette Wright Miller Award, named for the niece of Wilbur and Orville Wright, for a broad range of volunteerism, from cooking and serving meals at heritage organization functions to designing and building oneof-a-kind aircraft and equipment for those same organizations. He is a founding member and current chair of the Wright
Image Group Inc. and a trustee for Wright “B” Flyer Inc., both NAHA partners. Besides his aviation heritage activities, Hoy also serves in leadership positions and does hands-on volunteer work for the Gospel Mission, the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation and the K-12 Gallery for Young People. Hoy’s Air Force career, from 1958 to 1978, included combat duty in Vietnam and aeronautical research at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He also founded two local companies that were later merged to form Fox Lite Inc. “The range and depth of his volunteerism is simply stunning and extends far beyond aviation heritage,” said Tim Gaffney, NAHA communications director, who presented the award as chair of the nominating committee. Phil Parker received the Wick Wright Award, named for the grandnephew of the Wright brothers, for out-
NASA EXPLORES NEW USES NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida is seeking concepts for the potential use or divestment of three historic launch platforms that are not needed for the agency’s current or planned future missions. A Request for Information (RFI) released Aug. 16 will gauge the interest
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standing support of the National Aviation Hall of Fame in early 2012 when the future of its annual enshrinement ceremony in Dayton was in doubt. “Upon hearing the news, Phil enthusiastically agreed to convene a committee of community leaders to ensure the event did not leave the Birthplace of Aviation. Over the next eight months, Phil personally engaged several individuals, businesses and organizations, obtaining sponsorships and financial support for the event, with the end result another successful enshrinement ceremony in Dayton,” said Tony Perfilio, NAHA chair. Wright “B” Flyer, an all-volunteer organization, received the PROPS award for supporting a number of NAHA partners, including exhibiting a full-size replica of a Wright “B” Flyer at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago in September 2012, which promoted the entire heritage area.
ANNUAL MEETING “They were one of the most popular exhibits at the largest manufacturing technology show in North America,” Perfilio said. Also at the annual meeting, NAHA Executive Director Tony Sculimbrene reviewed the organization’s execution of its strategic plan since 2007 and briefed partners on the beginning of a new strategic planning process. The planning process will address the Wright Company factory buildings, which are being preserved at the former Delphi Home Avenue automotive manufacturing plant, a 54-acre site in West Dayton that is being developed for new commercial use. Congress has designated the two buildings for addition to the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. NAHA will study what role it should play in the restoration and future use of the buildings and three adjacent, historic factory buildings.
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were used to hold Saturn rockets and space shuttles as they made their way from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the launch pads in preparation to travel into space. The platforms are two-story, hollow steel structures on which Saturn rockets and space shuttles launched. They are 25 feet tall, weigh around 8.2
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NASA, INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY UNITED IN SUPPORT SPACE EXPLORATION PROGRAM
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Next Generation of Explorers Takes the Stage NASA Administrator Charles Bolden on Aug. 20 formally welcomed the eight newest candidates to the astronaut corps and unveiled a space exploration roadmap that makes clear the global community is working together on a unified deep space exploration strategic plan, with robotic and human missions to destinations that include near-Earth asteroids, the moon and Mars. At NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, the members of the 2013 astronaut class spoke with reporters about their new roles and their desire to help the agency push the boundaries of exploration and travel to new destinations in the solar system. These next-generation American astronauts will be among those who will have the opportunity to fly on new commercial space transportation systems that are now under development. They also will be among those to plan and perhaps carry out the first-ever
human missions to an asteroid and Mars. “This class joins a distinguished and elite group of Americans who have carried out historic missions to the moon, deployed space telescopes and built an orbiting laboratory the size of a football field, where U.S. astronauts have continuously lived, worked and conducted research for more than a dozen years now,” said Bolden. “They are being asked to carry on this extraordinary legacy and ensure the United States remains the world’s leader in exploration and scientific discovery – carrying with them America’s hopes, dreams and curiosity deep into space, first to an asteroid and one day on to Mars.” The 2013 astronaut candidate class comes from a pool of 6,000 applicants, the second largest in NASA history. Half of the selectees are women, making this the highest percentage of female astronaut candidates ever selected for a single
class. The group will participate in extensive technical training at space centers and remote locations around the world to prepare for missions beyond low-Earth orbit. Bolden also spoke about the updated Global Exploration Roadmap (GER), released publicly Aug. 20. The roadmap reflects the work of 12 space agencies of the International Space Exploration Coordination Group. It highlights the international space community’s shared interest in pursuing deep space exploration and reflects the degree of international cooperation on a unified deep space exploration strategic roadmap. The shared global vision, as laid out in the GER, includes: an examination of the critical part the International Space Station plays in deep space exploration; robotic and human missions to destinations that include near-Earth asteroids, the moon and Mars; validation of the
vital role of NASA’s asteroid mission in advancing the capabilities needed to explore Mars and the economic and societal value such exploration can bring; and? a conceptual scenario that demonstrates how missions in the lunar vicinity, including NASA’s asteroid initiative, pave the way for international missions to Mars in the 2030s, while enabling important discoveries along the way. For more information about the astronaut candidates, their photos and details on the astronaut selection process, visit: www.nasa.gov/2013astroclass To view the Global Exploration Roadmap, visit: go.nasa.gov/1d0cShx For information about the International Space Exploration Coordination Group, visit: www.globalspaceexploration.org For information about NASA and human exploration, visit: www.nasa.gov/ exploration
AOPA REDEDICATES FIRST FLIGHT PILOT FACILITY By Benét J. Wilson, AOPA Ten years after dedicating a pilot facility at North Carolina’s First Flight Airport (KFFA) in the name of AOPA
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ciations, was looking for an opportunity to leave a legacy. “There were lots of things discussed on what we could do,” he recalled. “We wanted it to be lasting and represent AOPA members.”
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National Aviation Day festivities in North Carolina. (AOPA) “AOPA worked with the National Park Service and other organizations to make the building a reality,” said Cahall. “Pilots at KFFA now have a place out of the weather to do flight planning and relax before visiting” Kill Devil Hills, where the Wright Brothers made their historic flight. The facility is open every day of the year, and offers amenities for visitors, plus a fantastic view of the monument, said Cahall. “It is an honor to do this on National Aviation Day,” said Barclay Trimble, superintendent of the National Park Service’s Outer Banks Group. “This building would not be here without the support of AOPA. It’s an amenity that has been used by numerous people,” he said. “We look forward to many more years of partnership.”
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NASA SELECTS INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY PROPOSALS FOR SUBORBITAL FLIGHTS
NASA has selected for possible flight demonstration 10 proposals from six U.S. states for reusable, suborbital technology payloads and vehicle capability enhancements with the potential to revolutionize future space missions. After the concepts are developed, NASA may choose to fly the technologies to the edge of space and back on U.S. commercial suborbital vehicles and platforms. These types of flights provide opportunities for testing in microgravity before the vehicles are sent into the harsh environment of space. “As we prepare to venture forth in future science and exploration missions, one of our greatest challenges in advancing cutting-edge technologies is bridging the gap between testing a component or prototype in a laboratory or ground facility and demonstrating that technology or capability in a mission-relevant operational environment,” said Michael Gazarik, NASA’s associate administrator for space technology in Washington. “Microgravity subor-
bital flights provide relevant environment testing at a small fraction of the costs required for orbital flights, while advancing technologies that benefit American businesses and our economy.” The proposals selected for technology payloads include: “Technology Demonstration of Graphene Ion Membranes for Earth and Space Applications,” Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore “Spacecraft Disturbance Isolation and Rejection Platform,” NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. “Focal Plane Actuation to Achieve Ultra-High Resolution on Suborbital Balloon Payloads,” Arizona State University, Tempe “Rocket Flight of a Delta-Doped CCD Focal Plane Array to Prove Flight Rating,” Arizona State University. “EDL Technology Development for the Maraia Earth Return Capsule,” NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Houston The solicitation also included a topic
BEECHCRAFT CELEBRATES THE FIRST PRODUCTION FLIGHT OF THE AT-6 LIGHT ATTACK AIRCRAFT Beechcraft Corporation has announced the completion of the inaugural flight of its first production Beechcraft AT-6 light attack aircraft. The company commemorated the event at its headquarters in Wichita, Kan., with employees and dignitaries. With more than 1,600 hours already logged in AT-6 test aircraft, Beechcraft is offering the AT-6 to U.S. partner nations in need of light attack air support for the most demanding scenarios. “This achievement highlights the tremendous effort of the entire Beechcraft team involved in the design, development and production of the AT-6,” said Bill Boisture, Beechcraft CEO. “We have seen a growing interest in the AT-6 from the defense establishment around the world and we are eager to provide proven reliability and a cost effective solution to meet the light attack mission needs of our customers.” “This milestone event is thanks to the great teamwork of Beechcraft and our key supplier partners on this program,” said Russ Bartlett, president, Beechcraft Defense Company. “The AT-6 capabilities are robust. This light attack aircraft is
outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment and avionics that will provide partnering nations with a proven air platform and weapons systems that are already in use by air forces around the world.” The AT-6 is a multi-role, multi-mission aircraft system designed to meet the spectrum of needs for the light attack mission. Leveraging a range of highlyspecialized, but off-the-shelf capabilities, the AT-6 is outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment such as Pratt and Whitney PT6A-68D engine, CMC Esterline”s mission modified Cockpit 4000, Lockheed Martin”s A-10C-based mission system and L-3 WESCAM”s MX15Di sensor suite. The aircraft has successfully demonstrated high-end net-centric and light attack capabilities and full compatibility with U.S. and NATO Joint Terminal Attack Controller systems during the ANG Operational Assessment and Joint Expeditionary Force Experiment in 2010. The AT-6 leads the light attack market with purpose-built capability, affordability, sustainability and interoperability for the most demanding of scenarios.
on small spacecraft propulsion technologies sponsored by the agency’s Small Spacecraft Technology Program, which develops and demonstrates new capabilities employing the unique features of small spacecraft for science, exploration and space operations. Five awards were made under this category: “Operational Demonstration of the MPS-120 CubeSat High-impulse Adaptable Modular Propulsion System,” Aerojet General Corp., Redmond, Wash. “Iodine RF Ion Thruster Development,” Busek Company Inc., Natick, Mass. “1U CubeSat Green Propulsion System with Post-Launch Pressurization,” Busek Company Inc. “Advanced Hybrid Rocket Motor Propulsion Unit for CubeSats (PUC),” Aerospace Corp., El Segundo, Calif. “Inductively Coupled Electromagnetic (ICE) Thruster System Development for Small Spacecraft Propulsion,” by MSNW LLC, Redmond, Wash.
Proposals in response to this solicitation came from NASA centers, federally funded research and development centers, universities and industry. Following final contract negotiations, awards are expected to be worth as much as $250,000 for one year, with NASA’s investment totaling approximately $2 million for all awards. NASA’s Flight Opportunities Program sponsored the solicitation through the agency’s Game Changing Development Program. Flight demonstrations will be funded separately and based on the availability of appropriated funds. The Game Changing Development, Flight Opportunities and Small Spacecraft Technology Programs are all part of NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate, which is innovating, developing, testing and flying hardware for use in the agency’s future missions. For information about NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate, visit: www.nasa.gov/spacetech
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PORTABLE OXYGEN SYSTEM NOW AVAILABLE FOR HELICOPTER PILOTS Mountain High’s newest breakthrough technology is the two-person MH EDS O2D2 Pulse-Demand Portable Oxygen Delivery System for the Helicopter Pilot enabling them to have the advantages of safely flying the higher altitudes. The MH EDS O2D2 is the only single unit, portable, two-place carry-on Pulse-Demand digitized oxygen system currently available for the non-pressurized Rotorcraft. Easy to use, the two-person O2D2 reduces oxygen system workload to almost nil. There are no oxygen flow indicators to watch or manually operated constant flow valves to adjust due to altitude changes. Two simple push buttons cycle the O2D2 through the various modes that automatically deliver the required supple-
mental oxygen pulses for various altitudes for both the pilot and passenger. The Helicopter MH EDS O2D2, with the patented digital electronic “Pulse Demand” *FADOC oxygen delivery system, enables the pilot and passenger to fly at pressure altitudes up to 25,000 feet with complete safety and comfort. Different from the “standard” constant flow systems, the O2D2 pulse demand system wastes no oxygen during the breathing cycle (exhaling and pausing before inhaling again) when oxygen is not being delivered to the lungs. The complete standard system consists of an aluminum or carbon-fiber oxygen cylinder with primary reducing regulator, (Helicopter Pilot has a choice of sizes), a cylinder carry case that attaches
to the back of the seat, low pressure service line, connection fittings, the MH EDS O2D2 unit, two sizes of breathing cannulas, face masks, and a tote bag. It is a complete system. The complete two-place Helicopter MH EDS O2D2 Pulse- Demand FADOC Oxygen Delivery System starts at $1,100. A variety of options are available to meet specific needs of the individual Helicopter Pilot. The O2D2 system and options can be ordered, with quick delivery, from Mountain High Equipment & Supply Company, an Oregon company. All MH products are designed and manufactured in the USA. To order, contact Mountain High Equipment & Supply toll free at 800/468-8185 or e-mail sales@MHoxygen.com.
WISCONSIN AVIATION RECOGNIZED The American Legion Department of Wisconsin presented Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. with a certificate of appreciation in the medium-sized company category, given in recognition of outstanding achievement in the employment of veterans of our nation in 2012. Richard Ruth accepted this award on behalf of Wisconsin Aviation during the American Legion’s 95th Annual Department Convention. Over the past two and a half years, Ruth has hired more than 27 veterans for various jobs at Wisconsin Aviation’s three locations: Madison, Watertown, and Juneau. As a result of his concerted effort to seek out those with experience in the positions of
line technicians, aircraft/avionics technicians, and pilots, the company currently employs a total of 38 veterans, comprising 30 percent of its workforce. Ruth commented, “We find that the veterans truly support our core mission and values that focus on excellence.” With the veterans’ understanding of the need for a culture of safety and their strong background in leadership, they provide essential skills that serve as a foundation for success as a team. Ruth says, “Not only is hiring qualified veterans the right thing to do, it also makes good business sense. It is a win-win for all.”
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Richard Ruth of Wisconsin Aviation accepts a Certificate of Appreciation from the American Legion Department of Wisconsin at the American Legion’s 95th Annual Department Convention. (Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Aviation.)
Wisconsin Aviation Approved Continued from Page 46 is available for DCA Gateway operations effective immediately. Jeff Baum, President and CEO for Wisconsin Aviation, said they are pleased to now offer their customers the flexibility of travel directly to Washington, D.C., through Reagan National Airport, which has been heavily restricted since Sept. 11, 2001. Baum added that with the number of government contractors in the greater
Madison area, this added convenience will aid in the growth of business within the area. Since Sept. 11, 2001, aircraft arrivals into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) – only three miles from downtown Washington, D.C. – have been restricted by the TSA to include only select commercial airline flights in the interest of national security. The TSA began granting approval for select gener-
al and corporate aviation operations for arrival through DCA in 2006, but all operators and gateway FBO facilities must comply with strict security standards before being approved for operations into DCA. Approved DASSP operators may now use Wisconsin Aviation, located at Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), as their departure point into DCA. Access to DCA is preferred by many corporate
aircraft operators, as its central location to Washington, D.C., is far more convenient than operations into Dulles International Airport (IAD) or Manassas Regional Airport (HEF), both more than 25 miles to the west. For more information about Wisconsin Aviation or DCA Gateway operations from its facility, you can contact its customer service team at 920/2614567 or visit WisconsinAviation.com
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By David Gustafson By all measurements, 2013 was a banner year at AirVenture for Just Aircraft and their new SuperSTOL aircraft. They dealt with record crowds, made a record number of demo flights and went home with a record number of sales. There were crowds waiting for the staff when each day began and after the 6:30 – 7:30 evening flights, which followed the daily airshow, the crowd migrated from the ultralight airstrip over to the Just Aircraft display tent and kept Troy Woodland, Gary Schmitt and the rest of the staff busy until 9 p.m.…every night! The stage was set for the tremendous response when Just Aircraft introduced the prototype SuperSTOL in 2012. In the year that followed, the company built a production line version and introduced that at Sun ‘n Fun, where it also set records for attention. In the interim, there were a number of articles and
videos that went viral, generating a very high level of interest in the design and its unusual performance parameters. Response to the rapid takeoff and unusually high angle of attack landing, both of which occurred within 50 feet, could best be described as an aviators’ version of “Shock and Awe.” Gary Schmitt, who owns the prototype SuperSTOL, said, “people would gather at the fence by the airstrip and watch Troy go around and around. Then, when he’d taxi back to the tent, the crowd would follow him and we’d be covered up by people. This year, they were mainly GA types who had a very high level of interest in the SuperSTOL’s performance. We’ve never had this kind of continuous response before. It was great. It made for long days that went by remarkably fast.” For more information visit www.JustAircraft.com.
NATA UPDATES TRAINING TO MEET OSHA DEADLINE The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has announced the availability of its recently revised online NATA Safety 1st Hazardous Communications (HazCom) training program. In 2012, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) finalized rule changes aligning its HazCom Standard with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). OSHA has required that employers train their employees on the new label elements and safety data sheet format contained within the rule by Dec. 1, 2013. Employers can now utilize the revised NATA Safety 1st HazCom module to meet this critical deadline for training employees. For more information or to purchase the HazCom Training Module visit www.nata.aero/HazCom. “We are very excited to be able to provide
this resource to our members and the industry,” said NATA Director, Safety and Training, Michael France. “Hazardous communications are a vital regulatory compliance component for any business, but they also just make good safety sense. A properly informed and educated employee is able to make safer decisions at work.” The NATA Safety 1st HazCom training module is an online training module suitable for FBOs, maintenance and flight departments and any other aviation business. The training includes downloadable and printable student resources as well as a printable certificate of completion to aid in record-keeping. The HazCom training program is available for purchase online for $24 per student with volume discounts for purchases greater than 50 students.
1979 Beechcraft F33A
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287 SMOH, 3200 TTSN, Garmin 430 GPS, S-Tec 55 A/P, fresh annual NDH ..$109,950
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3657 TTSN, 1881 SMOH, Digital IFR, A/P, Nice original condition, One owner last 24 years, NDH,.....................................$59,950
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1500 SFOH, 6200 TTSN, Digital IFR, 6679 TTSN, 939 SMOH, Very nice and well Century 1 A/P, Nice Paint and Interior, taken care of Original condition, NDH...............................................$29,950 NDH...............................................$16,950
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Above: An F-15E takes on fuel during a combat mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2012. Left top to bottom: On his way back home from a deployment in Feb ‘12, CMSgt poses in front of a RAF VC-10 in Prewick, Scotland, The KC10 Crewdogs from the 60th AMW celebrate with CMSgt Drummond after his 10,000 Hour Flight on May 22, 2013 (Sagar Pathak), Some of CMSgt Drummond’s biggest supporters, his family, pose for a picture with him immediately following his momentous flight. (Sagar Pathak), Left: CMSgt Luis Drummond proudly wears his 10,000 Hour patch, a privilege earned after 22 years of service. (Sagar Pathak)
One USAF Boom Operator’s Road to 10,000 Hours Continued from Page 32 The goal of many boom operators is to do those “first” air refueling missions that only Flight Test Booms get to accomplish. I was the first ever flight tester to accomplish this and it was so much fun doing something that others hadn’t done yet. Two programs that stick out for me was JAS-39 Griphen air refueling certification and the F-35 Lighting II Air refueling envelope expansion testing. For the Griphen testing, I deployed to Sweden and I was the sole boom for the entire flight test – what an awesome experience. The F-35 test program is the largest flight test program in history! I was lucky enough to fly more than 20 test missions evaluating air refueling test and envelope expansion. All good things come to an end, and I was fortunate to be able to return to Travis
for what would be my final AF assignment in 2010 with 9,300 hours. I was eventually reunited with a great friend, and my new boss, Col J.C. Millard. The boss was talking one day and asked when I thought I could make it to 10,000 hours. I was really shocked, but pleasantly surprised by his comments. I told him I thought I could achieve 10,000 with two more deployments and two years of local flying, with at least four flights per month. He surprised me by agreeing to my plan with a few stipulations. Normally as Chief in another unit, I would maybe fly once every month or two, but my boss is an oldstyle type of leader that allowed me to lead from the front in a way that is unique to flight organization. Fast forward two years to May 22, 2013. I had requested as small as possible a footprint for my 10,000 hours flight.
Sara Gavin from our current operations, herself a 10,000 hour KC-10 flight Engineer, gave me carte blanche on selecting a receiver for the mission. I had asked for a B-52 because that’s what I refueled on my first sortie, but one wasn’t available due to the sequestration. Next on my list was an E-4. Nope, that was not available either. Then Sara said she had a request from the 422 Test and Evaluation Squadron for air refueling support of their operational testing of the F-35, but the catch was that they wanted a boom with test experience. It was a perfect fit. Now, reflecting back on more than 2,000 missions and 10,000 flight hours, I can answer the question that so many asked, “What does it mean and how does it feel to attain this rare achievement?” I can answer in three words: honored, humbled and grateful. Honored that I am
blessed with family and friends that have supported me through a great achievement. Humbled to know that many have come before me, but few have been lucky enough to achieve so much – mainly due to the efforts of thousands of maintainers, medics, life support techs, Aviation Resource Managers and other support agencies. And finally, I’m grateful that god has kept me safe for all these years. 10,000 hours means a lot of missed birthdays, first days at school, basketball games, holidays, and you name it – I’ve missed it, but that’s why less than one percent of American’s SERVE our country. I wouldn’t change a thing and I think my family would say the same thing because we all serve. (Unless noted, all photos courtesy of CMSgt Luis Drummond)
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