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To list your group’s event on a space available basis, please send your event notice with date, time, place w/city and state, contact name, and phone number to: Calendar, In Flight USA, P.O. Box 5402, San Mateo, Calif. 94402, or email 3rdavenue@embarqmail.com. STATUS OF UPCOMING AVIATION EVENTS Cancellations have been noted according to the latest reports at milavia.net and other research. If an event is postponed, check the event under the new date. This Calendar includes only the information available by our press date, Friday, April 3. Please confirm the status of an event before attending.
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Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Chino, CA: Living History Flying Day, Planes of Fame. POSTPONED Q Conroe, TX: CAF Gulf Coast Wing Open House. POSTPONED TO MAY 9. Q Kingsville, TX: Wings over South Texas. CANCELED Q Waco, TX: The Heart of Texas Airshow. CANCELED. Q Chino, CA: Kilroy Coffee Klatch, Planes of Fame. CANCELED Q Murchison, TX: Wings over Pegasus. CANCELED Q Louisville, KY: Thunder over Louisville, 11 a.m., Waterfront Park, thunderoverlouisville.org. POSTPONED TO AUG. Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 8 a.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309, www.flabob.org. Q Petaluma, CA: Historic Airplane Appreciation Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Petaluma Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404. Q Carthage, NC: Festival d’Avion, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Moore County Airport, (910) 215-0861, festivaldavion.com. POSTPONED TO OCT. Q Montgomery, AL: Maxwell AFB Air & Space Show. CANCELED Q Charleston, SC: JB Charleston Air & Space Expo. CANCELED Q Houston, TX: CAF Houston Wing Warbird Weekend. POSTPONED TO MAY 23-24. Q Austin, TX: American Heroes Airshow. POSTPONED. Q Santa Rosa, CA: Open Cockpit Weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. Q Napa, CA: Vintage Aircraft Display, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Napa Airport, (707) 944-9236. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery Field, (619) 301-2530. Q Columbus, MS: Columbus AFB Wings over Columbus. CANCELED Q Vero Beach, FL: Vero Beach Air Show, gates 9 a.m., Vero Beach Regional Airport, veroairshow.com. POSTPONED. Q Courtland, AL: Wings over Courtland, Sat. 9:30 a.m./Sun. 10:30 a.m., (256) 366-6796, wingsovercourtland.com. TO BE DECIDED. Q Half Moon Bay, CA: Pacific Coast Dream Machines. CANCELED Q Havelock, NC: MCAS Cherry Point Air Show. CANCELED Q Manassas, VA: Leaseweb Manassas Airshow. CANCELED. Q San Martin, CA: Surplus Sale & Radio Control Swap Meet, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Wings of History Air Museum, (408) 683-2290, wingsofhistory.org. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Chino, CA: Living History Flying Day, 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org. Q Fort Lauderdale, FL: Fort Lauderdale Air Show. POSTPONED TO FALL Q Atlanta, GA: CAF Dixie Wing WWII Heritage Days, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Falcon Field, (678) 364-1110, wwiidays.org. POSTPONED TO SEPT. Q Chino, CA: Planes of Fame Air Show. CANCELED Q Anchorage, AK: Great Alaska Aviation Gathering. CANCELED Q Chino, CA: Kilroy Coffee Klatch, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-7576. Q Lakeland, FL: Sun ’n Fun Fly-In, Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, flysnf.org. POSTPONED FROM 3/31-4/5. MAY BE RESCHEDULED. Q Washington, DC:Arsenal of Democracy WWII Victory Capitol Flyover. POSTPONED TO SEPT Q Valdez, AK: Valdez Fly-In. NEW TENTATIVE DATE 6/26-28 Q Paso Robles, CA: Estrella Warbirds, Wings & Wheels. POSTPONED TO 9/18-19 Q Conroe, TX: Gulf Coast Wing Open House, tours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport, b17texasraiders.org. Q Yuba City, CA: Beale AFB Air & Space Expo 2020. CANCELED Q Abilene, TX: Big Country Airfest 2020. CANCELED Q Dalton, GA: Wings over Dalton. CANCELED. Q Miami, FL: Aviation Festival Americas. POSTPONED TO 10/15-16 Q Peru, IL: TBM Avenger Salute to Veterans, Illinois Valley Regional Airport, (815) 223-8441, tbmreunion.org. Q Virginia Beach, VA: Warbirds over the Beach, gates 9 a.m., Military Aviation Museum, (757) 721-7767, militaryaviationmuseum.org.
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In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
SELLING HISTORY
eaders of In Flight USA, are probably no stranger to Art Nalls and the World’s Only Civilian-owned and flown Harrier. Articles on his Sea Harrier (SHAR) FA.2 have periodically appeared in InFlight USA over the years, as his Team SHAR has performed at airshows across the U.S. But as all good things must come to an end, Art has enlisted Courtesy Aircraft and Mark Clark to find the right person to take over the reins of the operation and continue the story. The Harrier is a special aircraft, requiring the right person to fly it. It is part high-performance jet, part helicopter, part sports car, part fuel hog, all rolled into one. Not only must the next pilot be a very capable aviator, but also affluent enough to provide the care and feeding of this thoroughbred, unique airplane. Not all who apply will be accepted. With that being said, the purchaser will not be left completely in the dark or alone – Art and Team SHAR are still willing to be part of the deal. Art is still
flying and a qualified Flight Instructor, and the team is willing to help and train replacements. Art is willing to fit in Harrier flying, between his other business ventures. Jenna Dolan is ready to be a pilot and has been with the team for several years. She’s more than qualified. There are other former Harrier drivers out there who could be refreshed and can
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safely handle the Sea Harrier. It’s not ready for a museum, yet! As Courtesy Aircraft begins their marketing campaign, In Flight USA caught up with Art to ask a few, important questions… 1. Why are you selling? Everything has been going well. “Team SHAR has been doing this for 13 years. We’ve demonstrated that we
can take on a very difficult and demanding airplane, and operate it safely. We’ve done it using a team approach. This is not the result of any single person, but by a whole team being involved from start to finish. However, the team is dwindling down. We’ve had a very experienced pilot, MGen Joe Anderson, retire from flying. That was huge. We’ve also had some experienced maintenance people move on to different jobs that do not provide the same flexibility and time off to do airshows. So getting a quorum to perform at an airshow has been a challenge. Don’t get me wrong – everyone enjoys being the star of the show, but that comes at a price. We usually convene on Wednesday, fly out on Thursday, do the show, and return Monday. Everyone doesn’t get home until Tuesday, wiped out. That’s nearly a week away, a burden, and a lot of it is weather-dependent. Our support trailer and truck have to drive where ever, and that’s stressing as well. It’s time to pass the torch and let someone else continue the story.” 2. Why are you selling now? Continued on Page 9
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FEATURE STORY
SELLING HISTORY
F-35A DEMO TEAM’S NEWEST PILOT
By Art Nalls Story Begins on Page 4
By Capt. Kip Sumner Story Begins on Page 33
NEWS Stimulus Package Includes $100 Million for GA Airports ......................8 FAA Grants NATA Requested Crewmember Relief ..............................16 PIA & Hagerstown Community College Sign Agreement....................18 FAA Expands Weather Camera Program to Colorado..........................19 Aviation Manuals Outlines Covid-19 Procedures..................................20 NATA, NBAA Highlight Challenges for GA in CARES Relief ..............21 Guidance for Meetings and Events Regarding Covid-19 ....................24 Sun ‘N Fun 2020 Canceled, Look for Video Series................................26 Learn To Fly Center Planned for AirVenture ..........................................28 The Museum of Flight is Now in Your Home..........................................32 WAI & Univ. of Nebraska Seek to Build Women in Aviation Ranks....35 WAI 2020 Conference Hosted Record Number of Attendees..............36 Arsenal of Democracy Flyover Events Moved to September..............40 National Aviation Hall of Fame Offer Virtual Reality Experience ........43 AOPA Fights for Public Benefit Exemptions..........................................44 Aircraft Anniversary Celebrations to Take Place at AirVenture ..........46
World’s Only Civilian-Owned and Flown Harrier For Sale By Art Nalls / Owner of Nalls Aviation
Guest Editorial: Looking Ahead to AirVenture 2020 By Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and Chairman ..........................6 Guest Editorial: Unchartered Territory; Navigating through Covid-19 By Mark Baker, AOPA President and CEO ..........................8 Moving and Shaking Aviation Through Reverse Engineering By Annamarie Buonocore ..............................................11 Aerial Fire Fighting Conference of North America By Bob Martinez ............................................................13 Interpretations Vary on Flight Training During Pandemic By David Tulis, AOPA ....................................................14
COLUMNS Flying With Faber: My Travel Dream List By Stuart J. Faber ............................................................29 Homebuilder’s Workshop: Still Flying By Ed Wischmeyer ..........................................................34 SafeLandings: Adventures in Ground Operations ....................................................................................42
DEPARTMENTS Calendar of Events ..........................................................3 Classifieds ......................................................................48 Index of Advertisers ......................................................50
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LOOKING AHEAD AIRVENTURE 2020
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y fellow EAAers, I’m writing this to address the status of AirVenture Oshkosh 2020. Today (March 26 and at In Flight USA’s press time on March 31) we are still planning on having the event beginning July 20, 2020. In that context, I wanted to let people know how we’re approaching the planning process for AirVenture, and to help people understand the timetable as we sort through the ever-changing world events. Certainly, the world has changed dramatically in recent weeks with the global COVID-19 pandemic, beginning internationally and now at extremely concerning levels within the United States. Most of you reading this are impacted by state-by-state orders to stay home and follow specific CDC guidelines on social distancing, hygiene, and other precautions to slow the spread of the virus. The circumstances have changed rapidly here as well, with Wisconsin enacting a stay-at-home mandate until April 24. We are supportive of those restrictions, and at EAA we have closed our headquarters, with all staff working from home and adhering to the most stringent standards possible. But thankfully, due to the technology infrastructure investments we have made, a majority of our employees continue to focus on their daily tasks, which include production of your monthly magazine, digital offerings, and of course AirVenture planning. On a daily basis over the past several weeks, I have had countless calls, emails, and teleconferences with EAA members, volunteers, AirVenture exhibitors, sponsors, aviation manufacturers, our board of directors, and EAA employees. This is in addition to assessing the daily influx of CDC data and daily health guidance recommendations from local, state, and federal government. We are also closely following and assessing many of the larger closures of world events. In the case of the Olympics, the world’s athletes have already lost crucial training time because of restrictions imposed in response to the viral outbreak. It also is a completely international event. This meant the organizers were forced to make their “go/no go/go later” decision early on. The same holds true with the Democratic National
EAA AirVenture is planning to go on. (Courtesy EAA AirVenture)
Convention being held in Milwaukee, as they too look at every contingency, including allowing time for preparations to host the proceedings online if need be. As we look at AirVenture, with our own similarly complex but also radically different set of circumstances, we have the rare luxury of making our decisions just a little bit later. While AirVenture 2020 planning began in earnest at the end of AirVenture 2019, the real onsite preparation work for our annual convention doesn’t happen until May. That is when many of our dedicated volunteer work parties arrive in force and start the serious work to prepare the convention grounds. We have already identified those tasks that could be deferred until June, while still enabling us to have a safe and successful event in late July. Currently our timetable for our next major decision point is not until May. In the meantime, we are continually preparing and in planning mode, which includes a variety of “what-if” scenarios. The choices are stay the course, delay, or cancel. Of course, the ability to delay would be dependent on volunteer support and exhibitor commitment and probably could not be later than late August. Again, it is important to consider all options, but it is also possible that even as I gather and digest incoming relevant information, I may not have any significant updates over the next couple of weeks. We will understand a lot more when we get to the end of April. That is the time most stay-at-home mandates could expire. I want to ensure you that as our AirVenture planning continues, I will keep you posted. I want to thank everyone for their patience as we weather the “storm before the calm.” Frustrating as it is, we’re in a holding pattern right now. The best thing we can do is keep a watchful eye on the conditions and make the Continued on Page 7
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Q Columbia, CA: West Coast Taylorcraft Fly-In, Columbia Airport. Contact Jerry Impellezzeri, (408) 356-3407. Q Corsicana, TX: Corsicana Airsho, show starts at noon, Corsicana Municipal Airport, coyotesquadron.org. POSTPONED TO NOV. Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 8 a.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309, www.flabob.org. Q Petaluma, CA: Historic Airplane Appreciation Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Petaluma Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404. Q Wrightstown, NJ: JB McGuire “Power in the Pines.” CANCELED Q Sumter, SC: Shaw AFB Air Expo. CANCELED Q Atlanta, GA: Atlanta Air Show. POSTPONED TO 2021 Q Santa Rosa, CA: Open Cockpit Weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. Q Napa, CA: Vintage Aircraft Display, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Napa Airport, (707) 944-9236. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery Field, (619) 301-2530. Q Hampton, VA: AirPower Over Hampton Roads. CANCELED. Q Miami Beach, FL: Air & Sea Show, South Beach, usasalute.com. Q Wantagh, NY: Bethpage Air Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jones Beach State Park, (631) 321-3510, bethpageairshow.com. Q Millville, NJ: Wings & Wheels Airshow, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Millville Municipal Airport, (856) 825-3047, millvilleairshow.com. Q Houston, TX: CAF Houston Wing Warbird Weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., West Houston Airport, (281) 579-2131, houstonwing.org. Q San Marcos, TX: Go Wheels Up! AOPA Fly-In, San Marcos Regional Airport, gowheelsup.live. POSTPONED Q Anderson, SC: Anderson Regional Airport Airshow. CANCELED Q Belleville, IL: Scott AFB Air Show. CANCELED Q San Bernardino, CA: Hangar 24 Craft Brewery AirFest. CANCELED Q Greenwood, MS: Leflore Airport Airshow. POSTPONED TO 2021 Q Morristown, NJ: Airpower History Tour. ALL TOURS CANCELED Q Chino, CA: Kilroy Coffee Klatch, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-7576. Q Woods Cross, UT: Skypark Aviation Festival, Skypark Airport, (801) 295-3877, skyparkutah.com. Q Reading, PA: Mid-Atlantic WWII Weekend “Gathering of Warbirds,” gates 8:30 a.m., Reading Regional Airport, (610) 372-7333, maam.org. Q Salinas, CA: California Int’l. Airshow, gates Fri. 4 p.m./Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m., Salnas Municipal Airport, (831) 754-1983, salinasairshow.com. Q No. Wildwood, NJ: Wildwood Airshow. CANCELED Q Atlanta, GA: Good Neighbor Day PDK Airshow, noon to 5 p.m., DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, (770) 936-5440, pdkairshow.com. Q Bryant, AR: Wings over Bryant Airshow, gates 10 a.m., Saline County Regional Airport, (501) 672-9809. Q Columbus, IN: Aviation Day 2020. CANCELED Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Mt. Clemens, MI: Selfridge ANGB Open House & Air Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., CAF (877) 767-7175, commemorativeairforce.org. Q Indiana, PA: Jimmy Stewart Airshow, Jimmy Stewart Airport, (724) 463-3883, jimmystewartairport.com. Q Bolingbrook, IL: Cavalcade of Planes, Clow Int’l. Airport, (630) 3780479, cavalcadeofplanes.com. Q North Bay, Ont.: Armed Forces Day, schedule TBA, Waterfront Marina, armedforcesday.ca. Q Toughkenamon, PA: Summerfest, day & night air shows, New Garden Flying Field, newgardenflyingfield.com. Q West Milford, NJ: Greenwood Lake Air Show, gates Fri. 5 p.m./ Sat. 2 p.m./Sun. 11 a.m., Greenword Lake Airport, (973) 728-7721, greenwoodlakeairshow.com. Q Galveston, TX: Galveston Island 150 Air Race/Bi-Plane Fly-In, Scholes Int’l. Airport, (409) 797-3590, galvestonairport.com.
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Continued from Page 6 best decisions as factual information comes in, to ensure the health and safety of everyone attending our event. As aviators, we know that this, like all storms, will pass, and whatever transpires over the next couple of months, EAAers will see it through with the mutual support and fellowship that have been the cornerstone of
our organization for the past 67 years. Editor’s Note: As information rapidly changes regarding safety and well-being of EAA AirVenture guests, staff and volunteers, as well as the general public, please visit the EAA website (eaa.org) for the latest information regarding plans for AirVenture.
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AOPA President and CEO estaurants and bars are closed, sports seasons have been canceled, international travel is at a standstill, employees who can are working from home, and families are left to stock up on food and self-quarantine. Even the happiest place on Earth isn’t looking too happy these days as nearly all entertainment venues in the United States have closed their doors. COVID-19 has uprooted the life of Americans in 2020 as the highly contagious virus sweeps the globe. We are navigating uncharted territory – unlike anything I have seen in my life. We hear regularly from members who are expressing concern about the state of general aviation and the implications of this pandemic. It’s leaving many of us, including me, with questions and uncertainty. However, trying times are what unify us as a nation, as AOPA members, and as pilots. For 81 years, we have remained true to AOPA’s mission to protect your freedom to fly, and I want to assure our members that we will emerge through this and come out stronger than ever. As long as AOPA is operating, GA will always have a voice. At this writing, we’ve seen numer-
ous schools and businesses close in the past month. The stock market saw its worst percentage drop since 1987, and we are facing economic upheaval, but the airline industry is among the hardest hit. According to predictions by the International Air Transportation Association, global airlines are set to lose $113 billion in sales as the virus spreads. Many have taken drastic steps to cut these losses. Delta Air Lines is grounding 600 of its aircraft fleet, American Airlines is cutting international flights by 75 percent until May and reducing its domestic capacity in April by 20 percent, and United Airlines canceled 60 percent of its U.S. flights in the coming months. The turmoil has left the airlines seeking financial assistance in the form of a government bailout just months after record-setting profits and an unprecedented demand for air travel. But it’s not just about the bottom line, this crisis is affecting hardworking people, many of them AOPA members: pilots, flight attendants, gate agents, and ground operations crews who keep our aviation ecosystem running every day. Should the situation worsen, the White House has been in talks of a possible domestic travel ban, although whether that would include GA is
unknown as this issue goes to press. Unforeseen circumstances like this have plagued us only once before in my lifetime, 9/11 – the fateful day in which all air traffic was grounded, leaving pilots stranded and operations in chaos. During that time, AOPA played a crucial role in getting aircraft airborne again, thanks to staff who essentially camped at FAA headquarters for weeks, advocating for GA in the aftermath of the attacks. Amid the heightened security and state of confusion, restrictions on aviation began to gradually lift. AOPA was a key factor in communicating information about the status of the airspace system – and most important, the organization worked with the Department of Defense, the FAA, and other security interests to get GA aircraft flying again immediately. No one could have predicted how drastically COVID-19 would change the industry in just a few short weeks. We’ve seen it trickle down to our own events with AOPA having to postpone the R.A. “Bob” Hoover Trophy awards ceremony and Go Wheels Up! Texas featuring the AOPA Fly-In at San Marcos, in addition to canceling many of our safety seminars and Rusty Pilots programs. The effects on GA are also beginning to emerge with some flight schools temporarily shutting
down, and checkrides being postponed. Many segments of GA are paused as we wait out this pandemic. One thing we do know is that GA is resilient in times of disaster. As a nation, we’ve been through challenging times and our industry is always there to lend a helping hand. In natural disasters like hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, and now pandemics, we stand united. AOPA and several industry groups have been proactive in offering transport for medical supplies, testing equipment, organ transplants, and key personnel and patients to more than 5,000 general aviation airports. In a March letter to Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, we have made it clear that GA and business aviation stand ready to assist in any way during this national emergency – once again proving the vitality of our industry. We’ve been through dark days before, and I’m sure we will face challenges again, although hopefully not to this extent. Although it’s hard to see the finish line, the people who make up general aviation will support one another, and we will come out on top and be back to business as usual soon. Of that I am certain.
STIMULUS PACKAGE INCLUDES $100 MILLION FOR GA AIRPORTS AOPA Works to Support GA Airports Across the Country
A $2 trillion stimulus package passed unanimously by the Senate to support the economy during the coronavirus pandemic includes $100 million to protect general aviation airports and maintain small and rural communities’ access to aviation services. The funding for GA airports— which the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) made a top advocacy priority for fighting the pandemic’s impact – is part of a $10 billion emergency appropriation for airports in the stimulus plan that passed the Senate by a vote of 96 to zero on March 25. The package was approved by the House and sent to President Donald Trump on March 27 for signing. Of the more than 3,300 airports in the federal system, 2,815 airports that have no scheduled air service or have fewer than 2,500 passengers per year on scheduled routes will be eligible for the $100 million in grant awards – roughly $36,000 per airport.
Reid-Hillview Airport, San Jose, Calif.
The money will come from the general fund, not the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and may be used for any purpose on which airport revenue may lawfully be spent. No local match will be required as the federal government’s share of the grants will be 100 percent. Non-hub and small airports were exempted from a condition requiring airports receiving the
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grant funding to retain at least 90-percent of their workforce through the end of the year. “We need these airports and I just want to thank those in Congress who understand the importance of them, especially the thousands of small airports across the country. I appreciate the fact that they ensured this emergency funding is a priority as the nation works to meet
the challenges caused by this pandemic,” said AOPA President Mark Baker. “These airports provide critical services to many communities and account for millions of operations each year, while also doing distinguished service during emergencies including natural disasters.” Other provisions of the stimulus package related to aviation require the Department of Transportation to take into consideration the air transportation needs of small and remote communities. The legislation suspends certain aviation excise taxes through the end of 2020 including the passenger ticket tax, cargo tax, and fuel taxes on kerosene used in commercial aviation, including Part 135 operations. AOPA is continuously updating its coverage of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on general aviation. For more information please visit aopa.org or directly at aopa.org/news-and-media/allnews/2020/march/16/latest-news-coronavirus-impact-on-ga.
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Continued from Page 4 “Over the years, we’ve accumulated quite a stash of spares. Spare engines, airframes, support equipment, manuals, and a two-seater. The two-seater will be delivered in flying condition and certified. We’ll do that hard part. But while the airplanes are still in a condition for safe operation and I’m still able to instruct, now is the time. Once I lose my medical that could come to a screeching halt and we all know that eventually that will come to pass – sometime. With the spares package, the multiple airplanes and our track record, now is the time.’ 3. What kind of person would want this? “This could be a crown jewel for any corporation wanting the Harrier as their corporate mascot. Nothing says power and performance like a Harrier. It can get into any airshow or any airfield – even a grass landing strip. And everyone remembers where they were, the very first time they saw a Harrier hover. Everyone. “Or, a high net worth person, wanting to continue the legacy could be a candidate. They’d have to have the right attitude toward flying (no cowboys), and have the right hands with training in multiple, highperformance jets and helicopters, and of course the right bank account to support this. Airshows, alone won’t cover all the bills. “Or someone from the first or second category who simply wants to continue the story and own a piece of history. They don’t have to necessarily fly it themselves, and many owners don’t fly their historical airplanes, but have access to a qualified pilot cadre who can fly it. The owner can just be the proud parent owning a unique and historical asset. “Or someone who wants to take advantage of the FAA regulations in the USA and provide historical or training flights, using the two-seater and a Letter of Deviation Authority. It’s a unique airplane and can provide a unique ride. There’s nothing like doing a 600 knot (681 mph) low-level flight, then returning for a verti-
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(Courtesy Nalls Aviation) cal landing at a small airfield. No other airplane, in private hands can do that. There are multiple potential candidates.” 4. What comes with the deal? “Everything but the kitchen sink. We still need that. “Seriously, it’s everything associated with Harriers, except the trademarked “Team SHAR.” We’re keeping that part of the story. “There are three airframes, the Sea Harrier and TMk-8 will be in flying condition and certified, the GR-3 is essentially 90 percent complete as either a parts supplier or static display, spare Pegasus engines, gas turbine starters, numerous uninventoried spares, support equipment, and of course all our thousands of pages of manuals. “But the most important part of the deal is us. We have 15 years experience safely operating this airplane in the civilian world. We know how to service it and prepare for flight, what can and will go wrong, and a network of parts suppliers. We’ve done it all. There may be other potentially flyable airframes available throughout the world, at a much cheaper price, but it’s a significant task to get one of them in the air. I’m not saying anyone but us has done it. Why would anyone want to re-invent the wheel?” If you’re seriously interesting in becoming the new custodian of an aviation icon, now is your chance. Contact Mark Clark at Courtesy Aircraft for more details at 1-800-426-8783 (Rockford, IL) or visit their website at courtesyaircraft. com.
The 2020 Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show has been canceled. This decision was not made lightly knowing the show's importance as the largest fund-raiser for the Coastside Adult Day Health Center, participating non-profit groups, and out of respect for the tireless efforts of our volunteer committee. The 2021 Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show will take place Sunday, April 25, 2021. In the bigger humanitarian picture, our hearts go out to all being impacted significantly by the unprecedented situation we’re experiencing. Collectively, let’s work through this and thoughtfully support each other with kindness in every way possible.
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s an editor with In Flight USA Magazine, I have the privilege of meeting the movers and shakers in the general aviation industry on pretty much a monthly basis. These professionals and companies are not just good at what
Airmotive Workshop: Where it all happens. (Courtesy Annamarie Buonocore)
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they do, but they are exploring with new technologies, including UAS, 3D printing, and reverse engineering to expand their services. They give us hope for the next generation of private aviation. One such company is Airmotive Specialties based at the Salinas Airport in Salinas, Calif. I first heard about the interesting new work of Airmotive Specialties from a friend and In Flight USA contributor on Facebook. That was when I knew I had to stop in and check it out on my next round of deliveries. When one walks in on an ordinary day, Airmotive Specialties appears to be a regular shop for aviation maintenance, but when I walked in, the staff was deeply involved in a training session on using new 3D and reverse-engineering technologies. Feeling awkward, I turned toward the door, but the kind owners, Dave and Mari Teeter, offered me a tour of their facility and gave me the following interview. It was an enthralling experience to say the least. In Flight USA: How long have you been doing this and how long has Airmotive Specialties been in business? Airmotive Specialties: I started
Airmotive Specialties in January of 1999, but I have been in aviation much longer. I was working with my dad since I was 10. IF USA: How long have you been a pilot? AMS: I got my student license when I was 15, but I started flying when I was a baby with my father. I have been fixing and restoring old and broken airplanes since I was 10 or 12.
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IF USA: What is this reverse-engineering concept? AMS: We got into warbird restoration several years ago. We developed processes to be able to do one-off manufacturing. We manufacture parts, mainly for P-51 Mustangs. The need for reverse engineering has really grown due to the low volume of airplanes being produced. Continued on Page 12 P.O. Box 5402 • San Mateo, CA 94402 (650) 358-9908 • Fax (650) 358-9254
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There are many older aircraft that are still being flown, but they are so old that the manufacturers no longer support them. Or if they do support them, the options are so costly that people are looking for alternatives. With that, insurance companies and others have had us look into what we can do to keep the legacy fleet flying. We really enjoy WWII aircraft, and we had some very unique requests over the last few months. Reverse engineering is all the way into the airline industry, and it is really growing. That is the training going on today. We are being trained by a Canadian company on how to use the 3D scanners. We are replicating older parts through 3D scanning and printing to keep older planes flying. This has helped us grow from 12 employees a couple of years ago to about 20 employees today. That is how we got into it. Insurance companies wanted us to look into options for obtaining new parts to make these planes safe to fly. IF USA: What is a good example of a time when you used reverse engineering? AMS:A good example is the Rockwell 114 Commander, a single-engine airplane. A gentleman had a damaged aileron, and he could not fly this plane with a damaged aileron. Nobody could get another aileron for him. Nobody had the time or ability to make the skins. Because of our processes to do one-off items, we were able to save the skin and get the airplane flying. IF USA: What is parts fabrication? AMS: Parts fabrication is making whatever part you need. For example, if you need a wing, we manufacture whatever parts we need to build that wing. We make the parts to make hinges and other needed items. There is very little 3D manufacturing going on in the aviation industry now. I think it’s a growing industry that is going to be huge with us. In order to manufacture parts for an airplane and sell them on the mass market, you have to have a parts manufacturer and get approval from the FAA. We have been working under the FARs that allow us to manufacture just one part at a time. Eventually, we will gain parts manufacturing approval, and we will be able to produce mass parts. We are working with the FAA now to get that certification. IF USA: Is the scanner a new invention? AMS: No, it is not a new invention. This company who made it has been making them for a while, but they told us just a few days ago that there are only three companies in California that are using this technology. It is really going to revolutionize the restoration business. IF USA: What are your concerns going forward?
Reverse Engineering Scanner: The technology that is replicating parts and keeping ‘em flying. (Courtesy Annamarie Buonocore)
AMS: They don’t have the materials down. When you are reverse engineering something, you have to show that you are making it equal to the other part. You have to have a whole different approval to make the part different. That takes longer and costs more money. That is why 3D printing is moving a little slower than reverse engineering. I think we are about 10 years away. We have 3D printed some stuff from museums – things that didn’t have to fly. It worked very well. IF USA: Is the scanner really big? AMS: No, it fits in a suitcase. It’s small and handheld. IF USA: Is it difficult to use? AMS: No, it’s not. The only difficulty in it is the drawing. When you are reverse engineering something, you have to draw the part first. You have to know how to use the software so that you can get the accurate thickness and dimensions. We are being trained on the software now so that we know how to achieve that accuracy. The drawing is pretty intense. IF USA: How much does the scanner/technology cost? AMS: A lot. I have over $100,000 invested in this. IF USA: How much do you charge the client for this service? AMS: If there are travel costs, we charge for that. That might be the case for a museum or something. But to come to us, it’s not that expensive. It’s really not. The laser scanner scans at a high rate, which is a huge plus for this new scanner. I can do a part starting from scratch in about 30 or 45 minutes. With the inspection software, we can achieve more accuracy, and it’s an added bonus. IF USA: That answers my questions. Thank you! Airmotive Specialities is here to help with your older aircraft and warbirds. They can be contacted at 831/757-7154 or visit them online at http://www.airmotives .com/.
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f you live in the western part of the United States, California in particular, you are very aware of the use of firefighting aircraft during the dry season. This year’s Aerial Fire Fighting Conference, hosted by the Sacramento Convention Center at the former McClellan Air Force Base (closed in 2001) now McClellan Airfield and Park was organized by Tangentlink. The Conference and Exhibitors brought together the world of aerial fire fighters on March 4-5, 2020. From innovative new products, companies interacting and people networking, the two-day event was packed with speakers, a social evening, and sharing ideas to enhance aerial firefighting globally. There are several reasons the conference was held at McClellan Airfield. Mainly, it is the home of the largest fleet of agency owned (non-military) firefighting aircraft in the world. Also, McClellan has a “feel” (like Indy); exciting events have happened there and the energy for aerial firefighting in the future was moving on Mach 2. The State of California, CalFire Aviation Management Unit oversees the management of California’s aerial wildfire attack and suppression airplanes and helicopters. In partnership with the DynCorp Company, Cal Fire pilot training and aviation maintenance of the state’s 60-plus aircraft is undertaken on field. Currently Cal Fire and DynCorp are converting six C130s previously operated by the Coast Guard to 4,000gallon fire tankers. The first of these airtankers will be in service this year. Also of great excitement (but sad) in the aerial firefighting community is the phasingout of the backbone of Cal Fire’s helicopter program, UH1 Huey. Cal Fire’s new Blackhawk specially-equipped helicopters will be able to deliver about three times the amount of water as a Huey. On the horizon, the Blackhawks flight crew will be able to attack fires and drop water on fires after sunset. The Blackhawks with their increased response speed will deliver the Cal Fire’s 12 helicopter attack crews known as HELITACK much faster with regard to fire response time. These airborne firefighters, like the airtankers, are strategically located throughout the state, capable of arriving over a fire in less than 20 minutes. Cal Fires emphasis on containing new fires,
The Cal Fire Copter 903 at McClellan Airfield. (Bob Martinez)
Cal Fire and DynCorp are converting six C130s to 4,000-gallon fire tankers. (Bob Martinez)
COMING SOON to the Bay Area and Beyond DynCorp presented their work and plans with Cal Fire during this year’s Aerial Fire Fighting Conference. (Bob Martinez)
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Columbia Helicopter has an impressive display at the Aerial Fire Fighting Conference. (Bob Martinez)
known as initial attack, has kept the success rate of stopping these new evolving, threatening fires to more than 96 percent within the first two hours. This fire-attack scenario is repeated 15 to 30 times a day during the dry season throughout the state. Adding to the “feel” of the conference is Cal Fires’ newest air-tanker base. McClellan Air Attack Base pumps more retardant into tankers annually than any Continued on Page 14
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he question of whether flight training qualifies as an “essential” function during stay-at-home advisories caused by the coronavirus pandemic remained subject to interpretation by industry groups and individual operators. A March 19 executive order by California Gov. Gavin Newsom that compelled most Californians to stay at home to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus has been interpreted by some to exempt flight school operations because they are considered part of the “critical infrastructure” assets, and “vital to the United States.” Newsom’s executive order (N-3320) limiting travel exempted “16 critical infrastructure sectors whose assets, systems, and networks … are considered so vital to the United States that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, economic security, public health or safety.” Californians working in these sectors “may continue their work because of the importance of these sectors to Californians’ health and well-being,” the order stated. King Schools CEO Barry Knuttila,
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The question of whether flight training qualifies as an “essential” function during stayat-home advisories caused by the coronavirus pandemic remained subject to interpretation. (AOPA photo/Chris Rose) also a flight instructor, explained his position that “there are certain sectors in our economy that have been identified as critical sectors, and one of those is transportation. Within transportation you have aviation – and identified within aviation is flight training … so that is called out as a critical infrastructure sector” by Newsom. Thinking ahead, Knuttila said there will be a time “post-virus when the airlines are flying again and we’re going to need pilots. I think that’s why that flight
training exemption is there–they know that we need to keep training” to fill the void caused by pilot attrition in the commercial air travel industry. “The California governor’s executive order and the state’s Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers list don’t expressly allow or prohibit flight training operations at the moment, and it is unclear whether challenges to operations will arise at the county or local municipality levels. Additionally, the state’s Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers
list available at its COVID-19 response website (covid19.ca.gov/stay-homeexcept-for-essential-needs/), which provides detail for interpreting the executive order, can be changed periodically,” said AOPA General Counsel Justine Harrison. Although aviation-related businesses are included on the U.S. government’s general list of essential businesses, published by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), flight schools are not included in an updated coronavirusspecific list released March 23. However, CISA states that its list is only advisory in nature and is not a federal standard. State and local officials may defer to the CISA list, or develop their own list of essential or nonessential businesses. The Flight School Association of North America has shared a memorandum that has been submitted to CISA to provide feedback on the CISA list. In a March 26 statement, FSANA said, “This memorandum affirms the statement that under CISA issued guidance, flight training would be included as a critical infrastructure activity. Those engaged in the provision of and receipt of flight training who work to provide enhanced compliance with CDC recommendations for limiting potential COVID-19 exposure Continued on Page 16
Aerial Fire Fighting Conference of North America Continued from Page 13 base on the globe. With its vast ramp area and pumping capability, it is not uncommon to see the only 747 airtanker in the world, DC 10s BAe 146s, MD 87s, P3s, and C130s. Not all these aircraft are stationed at McClellan but can arrive from other parts of California and the West quickly to assist California if needed through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Forest Service. The exhibit floor at the conference center was packed to the limit with companies from all over the world. There was no limit to products and services available, not only to fire aviation but aviation in general. In a separate venue close by, speakers were presenting subjects for the two-day conference on all aspects of what is now referred to as a fire environment globally. Updates of new chemicals for aerial delivery on wildfires, the challenges of the fire service in Australia this summer (their summer), were just two of a dozen subjects presented by experts in their field. Back in the exhibit hall, exhibitors were presenting and discussing their products. As in any industry, there are
foundation products that have been around for decades, including improved versions and new products entering the market place. Developing technology, like goggles and navigation and tracking products for night aerial firefighting, was represented by several companies. Everyone has seen water buckets hanging under a helicopter releasing water on a fire. The buckets have been around for five decades and have provided superior service. At this year’s conference, a different water-dropping product was introduced with the potential to provide a different approach to delivering water by helicopter. Helitak Tank, an Australian company, has invented a water-delivery system that can be placed under multi-mission helicopters, like air ambulances and law enforcement. The tank is collapsible, light-weight, and fixed to the copter. This new product allows a copter to attack a fire without returning to base to attach a bucket. The spectrum of products and services offered had no limits. If you want to buy a fire-fighting water-scooping airplane, one powerplant or two, both manufactures were there to take your order.
Or go for a lease? A leasing company was on site to put your requirements in place. Water- dropping helicopters – how big of a capacity do you need? One hundred gallons to a 4,000-gallon Chinook. The French were on hand to display their newest French airtanker, ATR 42 fire bomber. A Canadian Company has a variety of fixed-wing tankers to purchase, take your pick, C130 or their new 737 Fireliner. If you want to go bigger, two companies were on hand to discuss their DC10 or 747 programs. While at the conference, if a person wanted to get away from the seminars and exhibits for a short time, on the North end of the airfield is the Aerospace Museum of California. This five-star museum with a large indoor display has everything from power-plants to spaceships. Upstairs, modern realistic flight simulators with instructors are available to rent time. Ever want to fly a B17 or make a drop in the nearby mountains flying a fire bomber? Outside there are static displays of more than 50 aircraft. There is a good possibility the Aerial Fire Fighting Conference of North America will return in 2022 to McClellan
Helitack Firefighting’s display emphasized their ability to improve fire response time and their collapsible tank. (Bob Martinez)
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On March 26, the FAA issued exemptions in response to the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) requests for relief from certain crew training and checking requirements for Part 135 operators. The two exemptions granted to NATA are available to all Part 119 certificated carriers operating under Part 135. Two additional exemptions granted to A4A provide similar relief for those conducting training under Part 121. All operators seeking to use the available relief are required to provide a Letter of Intent to the FAA in the manner and form described in the exemption, obtain Operations Specification A005 from their FAA inspector, and follow other conditions and limitations outlined within the exemption. Every Part 135 operator should obtain and carefully review these exemptions. Exemption No. 18509: Regulations addressed: §§ 135.293(b), 135.295(e) and (g), 135.297(c)(1)(i) and (ii), 135.331(c)(3), (5), and (7), 135.347(a), and 135.351(b)(2) and (c)Provides alternative methods to conduct certain required crewmember emergency procedures during recurrent and upgrade training, testing, and checking. Exemption No. 18510: Regulations addressed: §§ 135.245(c), 135.247(a), 135.301(a), 135.323(b), 135.337(g), 135.338(g), 135.339(b), 135.340(b), and 135.505(d)
Provides additional time for completion of recurrent training and qualification activities for ground personnel and crewmembers of up to three calendar months after the month that the activity was due to have been completed. Exemption No. 18511 and Exemption No. 18512 provide similar relief for those Part 135 operators required or opting to comply with Part 121 training regulations. “NATA staff has been meeting with FAA and other government officials daily during this crisis to obtain the latest information for members and provide input on industry needs. The Association is grateful the FAA is acting quickly to ensure necessary access to air transportation remains available,” stated NATA President and CEO Timothy Obitts. “These exemptions address several currency matters of operators. I am confident additional action granting relief for certain expiring pilot medicals is forthcoming. In this time of great need, NATA and our members value the FAA’s willingness to collaborate on effective solutions,” stated NATA Vice President John McGraw. Also available is guidance on required drug and alcohol testing programs from the NATA website. Additional information and resources are available on NATA’s website at www.nata.aero/advocacy/coronavirus.
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Continued from Page 14 and spread would be considered exempt from travel limitations imposed by local authorities.” Flight schools across the United States were cautious regarding operations, reflective of the varying interpretations of whether continued training was permitted. AOPA Vice President of Publications/Editor Kollin Stagnito flew his 1947 Cessna 140 from Chicago’s Schaumburg Regional Airport March 21 “well before Illinois’ stay-at-home rule kicked in” and noted the nontowered airport was “buzzing with activity and nearby general aviation airports were similarly busy.” On the East Coast, Frederick Flight Center and Advanced Helicopter Concepts at Frederick Municipal Airport remained “open for business” but with the “utmost regard” for the personal safety of customers and employees to limit the spread of the coronavirus. However, Bravo Flight Training, another flight school at Frederick
Municipal Airport, opted to close operations until further notice. Schools that determine that their state or local order allows them to continue providing flight training should also contact their insurance carrier to ensure they wouldn’t be exposed without coverage if a customer alleges that he or she was exposed to and contracted the coronavirus at the school or in one of the school’s aircraft. Editor’s Note: Due to rapidly changing information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) responses, it is recommended to check with authorities before participating in any programs or events. As of press time March 31, this story was accurate. Please check with AOPA (www.aopa.org) for updated information. Many states continue to recommend that residents stay home, except as needed to maintain continuity of operation of the federal critical infrastructure sectors.
WHILE A LASER IS SMALL IN SIZE, ITS IMPACT ON PILOTS IS HUGE!
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) remains vigilant in bringing awareness to the misuse of lasers when pointed towards aircraft. The FAA recorded more than 6,000 incidents in 2019, compared to 5,663 reports in 2018. Although laser pointers are fun to play with, lasers can be dangerous when pointed towards the sky. Lasers are appropriate in classrooms or in the workplace, but not near the clouds. Negligently aiming lasers pose a safety threat to pilots. The FAA and law enforcement agencies continue to inform the public of the dangers posed by lasers, and the legal consequences. View the FAA’s video about the dangers of lasers at YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xf UnGVhKKVc) and for additional information, see the FAA’s fact sheet below.
Fact Sheet
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ment to reduce laser strikes throughout the country. The FAA wants to let people know that pointing lasers at aircraft can create a serious safety risk to pilots and damage their eyes. It is a federal offense to point a laser at an aircraft. The substantial number of reported incidents clearly show that laser strikes on aircraft remain a serious threat to aviation safety.
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Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) hosted Dr. James Klauber, President of Hagerstown Community College for a signing ceremony to formalize an articulation agreement on March 6, 2020 at its Hagerstown, MD campus. Signing for Pittsburgh Institute
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PIA Hagerstown was honored as a School of Excellence by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges last year. The awards are given to schools for their efforts in demonstrating a high level of achievement among their students and their commitment to the accreditation process. The Hagerstown Campus was recognized at the 2019 Professional Development Conference in late September, where Campus Director Butch Adams and Director of Education Jason Mongan accepted the award. Hagerstown is the second campus of PIA to be honored with this title, following PIA Youngstown, which earned the School of Excellence in award 2016.
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The State of Colorado Division of Aeronautics will install weather cameras on 13 Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) in mountainous areas, beginning in the spring of 2020. (Courtesy FAA)
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expanding its highly successful weather camera safety program to Colorado. The FAA has entered into a cost-reimbursement agreement with the State of Colorado Division of Aeronautics to install weather cameras on 13 Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) in mountainous areas, beginning in the spring of 2020. These cameras will build on the success of a 20-year-old program in Alaska that has improved safety by providing nearreal-time video to pilots from a network of more than 230 cameras across the state. In 1999, the FAA determined that pilots operating under Visual Flight Rules would benefit from actual views of the current weather conditions where they were destined and the FAA Weather
Camera Program was born. The 13 Colorado cameras will be the first to be integrated into the FAA Weather Camera Program outside of Alaska. In addition to the accurate weather information they receive from AWOS, pilots planning to fly above the Colorado Rockies will soon have the ability to see real-time weather conditions along their routes before they depart their airports. This effort is made possible through a $226,000 reimbursable agreement between the Colorado Division of Aeronautics and the FAA. Under this agreement, the FAA will assist the state with the camera installations, and the state will own and maintain the cameras. The FAA’s weather camera website will display still images that each camera captures.
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schools offering programs in Aviation Maintenance and Aviation Electronics. The instructional staff combine realworld experience with classroom instruction, and a wide range of student and graduate services. PIA’s Career Services team works individually with each student to reach their employment goals. PIA is often the first stop for many employers looking for quality employees. PIA offers an Associate in Specialized Technology Degree at its West Mifflin, PA, location and diploma programs in Youngstown, OH, Hagerstown, MD, and Myrtle Beach, SC. Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was recognized as the #1 school fighting the nation’s skills gap in a list published in 2018 by Forbes. There is open enrollment through the year accompanied with admissions requirements. For more information, call 1-800-444-1440, or visit www.pia.edu.
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AviationManuals, the leading provider of digital operations manuals, has recommended procedures to address aircraft operator issues surrounding private aviation operations as governments throughout the world respond to growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19. “Formalized procedures in the form of quality operations manuals and an Emergency Response Plan can really help with preparedness and planning in times like these,” said AviationManuals CEO Mark Baier. “To prevent the spread of the disease, authorities stepped up precautionary measures, so it’s good for everyone in an operation to be on the same page,” he added. “We try to cover some highlights for national and international flights as well as ground operations,” Baier said. “Above all, be safe and remember this is not just about how dangerous the disease is, but really about being a part of the effort to help stem its spread.” If you can’t avoid travelling, there are many factors to keep in mind. Below is a partial list.
Flight Planning
• If you have an option of meeting remotely, changing your destination, or delaying your meeting, you may save yourself a lot of trouble, while also protecting yourself and loved ones from exposure. • If you can’t sidestep a challenging area, be sure that part of your preflight planning is to review what authorities are saying about health-related data in the region. • If you are flying to regions with known COVID-19 infections, keep in
mind that your crew and passengers may be quarantined for a minimum of 14 days upon return, so prepare accordingly. • Locate suitable and safe airports for an emergency landing in advance of the flight. If you’re flying over a remote area you may not have medical support readily available. • Prepare and review your “escape” plan. In the event you would need to suddenly evacuate your crew and passengers from your destination, having a plan at hand will help you coordinate your steps to leave as quickly as possible while mitigating the risks of spreading the disease or becoming infected. • Consider factors such as the flight crew becoming ill, potential limitations to airports of entry, and best practices upon landing. These procedures should be integrated into your Emergency Response Plan (ERP). • Most important during any kind of epidemic, including COVID-19, insist everyone - crew and passengers - wash their hands frequently and correctly. Proper hand washing should be done with soap and clean water for at least 20 seconds. Sterilize surfaces frequently. • In addition, plan on bringing additional supplies such as face masks, disinfectants and wipes, a disease kit, and don’t forget to keep your first-aid kit fully stocked. Check expiration dates. • Take care when touching surfaces multiple people come into contact with, like widely used touch screens, since some viruses can survive extended periods on common surfaces. • Engage prior to flying with a medical service provider, such as Medaire for additional assistance. Continued on Page 21
NATA, NBAA HIGHLIGHT UNIQUE CHALLENGES FOR GENERAL AVIATION BUSINESSES IN APPLYING FOR CARES ACT RELIEF
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National Air Transportation Association (NATA) representatives have been monitoring the ongoing provisions for aircraft operations affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. The situation is extremely dynamic, and operators are urged to review information from all sources to ensure awareness of the latest restrictions and provisions. Please visit NATA's Coronavirus mitigation resource page frequently for updates. Representative are there to assist, please contact them at (800) 808-6282 or info@nata.aero.
On April 1, 2020, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, seeking additional guidance on the loan and grant provisions for air carriers, including certain general aviation operators, enacted as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The letter requests that the Treasury Department consider the unique scale and business operations of general aviation air carriers and Fixed Based Operators (FBOs) when developing guidance on the loan and grant programs. Under the CARES Act, general aviation businesses and FBOs that are contractors to the scheduled airlines are eligible to apply for payroll support grants and loans. However, the initial guidance issued by the Treasury Department presents challenges for general aviation businesses, as certain requirements were structured for the scheduled airlines. In their letter, NATA and NBAA requested that the secretary provide additional guidance and flexibility for the general aviation community while protecting taxpayer dollars. Review the letter from NATA and NBAA to the Treasury Secretary Mnuchin at https://www.nata.aero/assets/ Site_18/files/Coronavirus/NBAANATA%20Letter%20to%20Treasury%2 0re%20Air%20Carrier%20Relieffinal.pdf.
The letter emphasizes the critical role of general aviation in connecting communities at thousands of airports not served by the scheduled airlines. The industry serves 5,000 airports across the nation, transporting time-sensitive equipment and medical personnel, air ambulance flights, and dozens of other critical missions as the country responds to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. “NATA and our industry partners are grateful to Congress, the Treasury Department, and the agencies for working swiftly and cooperatively with us to address the needs of our members, who not only provide important services every day, but are uniquely positioned to assist in these times of great need. We are pleased they heard our request to include Part 135 and other general aviation businesses in the CARES Act,” stated NATA President & CEO Timothy Obitts. “NBAA worked hard to advocate for general aviation air carriers during the development of the CARES Act, and we are pleased that our industry has the potential to access these loan and grant programs. We encourage the Treasury Department to carefully consider the unique challenges our members face in applying for these programs as further guidance is developed,” said NBAA President & CEO Ed Bolen. The associations also expressed support for a recent order by the Department of Transportation to better define air
service requirements for companies receiving assistance under the CARES Act. They also asked the Treasury department to consider that most NATA and NBAA members are not publicly traded companies, have limited liquidity, and are not required to report operating metrics as described in the initial guidance.
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NATA is pleased to provide access to loan guidance and applications – as outlined in the CARES Act – available to many of our member companies. It is important that you carefully review all of the information and apply as quickly as possible. We encourage all businesses apply for these programs.
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Guidance and Applications
The Paycheck Protection Program authorizes up to $349 billion in funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs, including benefits. Funds may also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. These loans apply to small businesses with 500 or fewer employees – also including self-employed individuals, sole proprietorships, and independent contractors. Businesses with more than 500 employees are also eligible in certain industries (size standards can be found
here ). Provisions for loan forgiveness are outlined in the guidance below. For those who intend on applying for relief through this program, lenders may begin processing loan applications as soon as Friday, April 3, 2020. • If you’re a lender, more information can be found here: https://www.nata .aero/assets/Site_18/files/Coronavirus/P PP%20Lender%20Information%20Fact %20Sheet.pdf • An overview of the program is available here: https://www.nata.aero/ assets/Site_18/files/Coronavirus/PPP%2 0--%20Overview.pdf • If you’re a borrower, more information can be found here: https://www. nata.aero/assets/Site_18/files/Coronaviru s/PPP--Fact-Sheet.pdf • The application for borrowers can be found here: https://www.nata.aero/ assets/Site_18/files/Coronavirus/Payche ck-Protection-Program-Application-330-2020-v3.pdf The loan application process begins on Friday, April 3, and it is strongly recommended that you send in your application as soon as possible. The guidance states, “Although, the program is open until June 30, 2020, we encourage you to apply as quickly as you can because there is a funding cap and lenders need time to process your loan.”
Aviation Manuals Outlines COVID-19 Procedures Continued from Page 20 • For catering, make sure food is kept at the right temperature and handled with gloves and utensils to prevent food poisoning and cross-contamination. Verify that seals placed on food containers by the catering vendor are intact prior to consumption. Ensure that anyone handling food or dishes has washed their hands to prevent the spread of viruses. • Keep the contact details of your crew and passengers on hand so you can
reach them quickly. Take the time to find out where local hospitals or emergency centers are that can help and test. Finally, know your insurance policy, in case you need to be repatriated. • No matter the size of your operation, everyone should follow the same steps and procedures. A smaller company may have fewer resources available, but may be able to rely on third-party handlers to help.
While Airborne
• Communicate with Air Traffic Control in case you need to schedule an emergency landing, or if you require medical equipment and personnel upon arrival. Keep your emergency procedures written down and readily available. • If you suspect a specific onboard infection like COVID-19, be sure to let ATC know so the destination airport can prepare extra health related measures if
required. A number of large airports are developing quarantine procedures and locations. • In the air, your crew should know who is doing what when it comes to firstaid. If you have a flight attendant, you’ll have more flexibility than with a one or two-pilot crew. Know what to do in case a crew member is incapacitated. Continued on Page 22
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Aviation Manuals Outlines COVID-19 Procedures Continued from Page 21
On the Ground
• On the ground - while away and at home base - have a set procedure in place identifying who will, or is, able to provide first aid and who will be responsible for calling emergency services. Although pilots generally have first-aid training, look into providing this to your ground operations and maintenance teams as well. Knowing your ERP well can save precious time. • For international travel, upon arrival in your destination country, monitor realtime developments by checking news updates. Maintain basic hygiene standards, such as washing your hands and keeping a safe distance from people who are showing symptoms. Try to avoid large crowds or even small social gatherings and consider limiting the number of places you visit and remain in your hotel
or residence as much as you can. • Despite taking precautions, if one of your crew or passengers becomes sick, whether in-flight or after you’ve landed, you need to know what to do. Make sure your ERP covers this.
FBO Procedures
• For Fixed Based Operators (FBOs), travel related health is also an issue. FBOs are constantly handling aircraft from around the world and their personnel are meeting and interacting with people from everywhere. • Ensure all employees frequently and properly wash their hands. During viral outbreaks (such as the flu) consider alternatives to handshakes. • Have masks on hand and make them available to arriving crews and passengers, as requested. • If you are in an area at high risk of
infection transmission, monitor your team for symptoms. • If an employee begins to exhibit symptoms, have them wear a mask, seek medical attention, and refrain from coming to work until a medical professional determines it is safe for them to return. • Prepare for potential staff shortages or temporary closings and have a plan in place. If someone on your team becomes infected it may spread to multiple team members or health officials may force the closure of your facility until it can be disinfected. AviationManuals supports a client base that operates over 4,500 aircraft worldwide, including 62 Fortune 100 company flight departments. Based in the Washington, D.C. area, the company provides digital operations manuals with update services, as well as SMS software and iPad apps for fixed-wing, rotarywing, drone operators, and FBOs worldwide. Founded in 1996, the company has
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A number of EAA chapters have contacted headquarters regarding guidance, options, and cautions regarding chapter meetings and events, including Young Eagles rallies, in conjunction with the coronavirus. Here is some guidance for those chapter leaders, as the situation has evolved greatly over the past month and will likely continue to evolve. Communicate with your local public health officials (city, county, etc.). They
will have the best overview on the local situation regarding public events. Many states have instituted limits on public gatherings. Abide by those state and federal declarations. Most states have closed schools as a precaution and youth organizations have canceled events for the immediate future. Unless your state is allowing youth activities to take place, EAA recommends postponing those events at this time.
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Options for sharing aviation information in place of a regular EAA chapter meeting could include such activities as a phone conference on current chapter activities, inviting chapter members to engage in online activities such as EAA webinars, or even a Facebook Live or other online webcast of a member showing off a current project. Your local chapter has a better gauge on the situation in your community than we at EAA headquarters. They will continue to advise chapters of the latest information we have available.
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All people should become familiar with the CDC’s suggested health precautions, which include: • Washing your hands for 20 seconds and using alcohol-based hand sanitizer. • When coughing and sneezing, cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue – discard tissue immediately into a closed bin. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. • Bring personal hand sanitizer and wipes with you to all public places. • Stay home if you have a fever or feel unwell, or if local health authorities have mandated any specific actions as part of a public health emergency. For more information, visit the EAA website at eaa.org. Editor’s Note: As of In Flight USA’s press deadline of March 31 most counties and states continued to recommend shelter-in-place practices. Check with local officials to better plan for upcoming meetings.
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For over 45 Years, SUN ‘n FUN has brought millions of aerospace professionals, businesses, supporters and enthusiasts together each spring to celebrate the incredible wonder and limitless opportunities of flight. In 2014, we proudly unveiled that the annual SUN ‘n FUN event would become the primary fundraiser for the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE), our STEM-based learning campus created to Engage, Educate, and Accelerate the Next Generation of Aerospace Professionals. At SUN ‘n FUN, serving our local Lakeland, Florida as well as the global aviation community has always been our ultimate mission. This year, we will serve those same communities by assisting in the defeat of the COVID-19 pandemic. We recognize and acknowledge that this threat has changed the world we live in, and that it is our responsibility to join the fight to bring it to as swift an end as humanly possible. We stand with our local, state, and national leaders in supporting public health practices that will bring this outbreak to a halt as quickly as possible. Even now, most of our staff are working from home in compliance with social distancing directives, with those that must come in adhering to strict isolation and sanitation policies. Unfortunately supporting these initiatives will mean that the 2020 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo will be unable to proceed as originally planned. Regardless of the financial impact, for the safety of all, we will move our 46th event to join with the 47th in April of 2021.
The annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo provides over $2 million annually for STEM education programs, flight training and aerospace-related college scholarships, and hands-on learning facilities. Based on the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus, this year-round institution reaches over 50,000 students annually, and provides free resources for educators to assist them in delivering high-quality STEM learning material. To continue providing these critical resources, our team is working hard on bringing the spectacle and excitement of SUN ‘n FUN to you in the digital world! We will be utilizing the latest technology to host exciting events and content online in new and innovative ways. While we are of course disappointed that our traditional show must wait until 2021, we are invigorated and excited to announce several things to look forward to in the coming weeks in our brand new “SUN ‘n FUN at Home” Series. We are in the process of a complete overhaul of our website, www.flysnf.org, in order to bring you a brand new digital experience. Here you will find ongoing updates and information on upcoming events, as well as details for current ticket holders and event partners. We need your help to continue our mission, so please, visit the website (flysnf.org) and keep in touch with us on our social media channels. We’re already working on making 2021 the best event ever, and we’ll look forward to welcoming you back here next spring to celebrate the return of the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo!
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Attendees at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020 who have always thought to themselves, “I would love to learn to fly someday; I wonder what steps I need to take to begin flight training?” can now leave the convention with their questions answered, and a kickstart to their flight training journey. As EAA continues to prepare for a full AirVenture event in July, a new feature in 2020 will be EAA’s Learn to Fly Center, located on the southwest corner of the Four Corners, the central hub of the AirVenture grounds. This is the same location where the One Week Wonder, Give Flight, and EAA’s Spirit of Aviation Mobile Experience have been located in years past. Within the Learn to Fly Center, there will be multiple stations, each dedicated to helping individuals take a step forward in their desire to learn to fly. Certified flight instructors (CFIs) will be on hand to help answer any questions about the flight training process. Special attention will be given to helping visitors select the correct certificate that fits their flying desires, finding an Aero Medical Examiner in their area, and showing them how EAA can help them through their training process. A unique opportunity will be located at the kiosk dedicated to registering for student pilot certificates. CFIs will help
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As EAA continues to prepare for a full AirVenture event in July, a new feature in 2020 will be EAA's Learn to Fly Center, located on the southwest corner of the Four Corners, the central hub of the AirVenture grounds. (Courtesy EAA) process the necessary paperwork with the FAA, so that visitors can walk away from AirVenture with this item check off their list. Shortly after visitors return home, they should expect to receive their plastic certificate in the mail. Near the rear of the tent will be four Redbird TD simulators. Visitors will have the opportunity to sit down with a CFI and fly a short introductory scenario, such as basic maneuvers and flying the traffic pattern. The Redbird TD has been approved by the FAA as a Basic Aviation Training Device, so time spent with a CFI in the simulator will be logged for the attendee in an EAA-provided logbook. During their visit, attendees will
walk away with their questions answered, a student pilot certificate in hand, and their own pilot logbook with their first entry endorsed by a CFI. In addition to the resources on hand for aspiring aviators, each afternoon there will be a hangar flying session with a CFI. These sessions will provided a relaxed environment for CFIs to chat with visitors about the many different types of flying that EAA members participate in. Steve Krog, a regular contributor to EAA Sport Aviation, will be one of the CFIs on hand to hangar fly with attendees. Keep an eye out for additional CFIs to be announced in the coming weeks! If attendees want to take their visit
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even a step further, EAA will be offering abbreviated Flying Start events each morning at the EAA Blue Barn. The Flying Start events will consist of a short presentation designed to provide an even more in-depth look at the flight training process, answer questions, and break down barriers. Typically, Flying Start events are held by EAA chapters, with the goal of providing interested adults a pathway to flight training and involvement with their local EAA chapter. Since these abbreviated events will be held in Oshkosh, EAA is going to help visitors connect with their local EAA chapter and get them scheduled for a free introductory Eagle Flight with a mentor in their local area. The ultimate mission of the Learn to Fly Center is to motivate, excite, and show attendees a clear pathway to earning their pilot certificate. However, to accomplish this mission, EAA will need a great team of volunteers. Whether you are CFI, student pilot, recently passed your check ride, or simply passionate about getting others involved in flying, we will have a volunteer slot for you. Register as a Learn to Fly Center volunteer at eaachapters.typeform.com/to/A1jHnf. As the countdown to AirVenture continues, look for more announcements about the Learn to Fly Center at eaa.org.
MESSE FRIEDRICHSHAFEN POSTPONES AVIATION SHOW AERO
Due to current developments in regard to the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, Messe Friedrichshafen is taking a serious but necessary step: aviation show AERO will not be held in the planned period of April 1 to 4, 2020, but will be postponed to a date that has not yet been determined. “The current situation with the coronavirus has resulted in a nasty domino effect,” says Klaus Wellmann, Managing Director of Messe Friedrichshafen. Last month, the same decision already had to be made for two additional events (AquaFisch and IBO). “The industry members of the general aviation community also see the health and economic risks of the upcoming trade fair as too high. We share this assessment, but it is with a heavy heart that we now need to take this serious step together.”
(Courtesy AERO Friedrichshafen) Roland Bosch also expressed his concern: “As Head of AERO Friedrichshafen, I have never experienced a comparable situation in the last
30 years. In accordance with the saying ‘Complete safety is an illusion; there are only varying degrees of risk and uncertainty,’ we were convinced right up until
the end that we would be able to overcome the challenge we were facing in the coronavirus. Despite the uncertainties, we believed AERO Friedrichshafen 2020, with participation of around 700 registered exhibitors, would be able to be held. However, in recent days we received a very large number of cancellations and clear signals from our exhibitors and potential visitors, making it impossible to hold the event now. We will postpone the AERO Friedrichshafen 2020 to a date not yet determined.” All exhibitors, visitors, and partners involved have been informed about the postponement. If and when a new date has been determined, Aero will make an announcement through their website (www.aero-expo.com) and to the media.
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Flying With Faber MY TRAVEL DREAM LIST
’m about to break my sacred rule of travel journalism. Food and travel writers are relentlessly deluged with requests from hotels, restaurants, airlines and destinations to write laudatory reviews about their places and products. The public relations folks beguile us with pretty photos, self-created raves and fancy press releases about their products and services and offers to interview the executives of these places are common. I always turn them down. How can they expect me to evaluate the taste and quality of their cuisine from looking at a photo? Do they really think that I will tell my readers how fabulous the service and ambiance is in a hotel just because some general manager tells me how great it is? He or she certainly won’t tell me how bad the service is. More than often, the public relations folks are shocked at my response. My rule these past 40 years is simple: After I rhapsodize over a great restaurant meal, I’ll recommend the cuisine to my audience. If the meal is bad, I won’t recommend the place. When I visit a hotel, I employ my 75-point checklist to evaluate the guestrooms, public areas, back-of-the-house and staff performance. Not only do I judge how the staff treats me, I lurk around and observe how they conduct themselves with other guests. I check for dust in all nooks and crannies. In general, I make a pest of myself. Sadly, the current health crisis, which has taken over our country has compelled my decision to circumnavigate from my journalistic orthodoxy. Until the crisis is over and I once again can embark on worldwide excursions, I will create a wish list and tell you about places I yearn to visit. In a way, it takes me back to when I was a kid. In those days, it was rare for folks to travel more than a few miles from their homes. I loved reading geography books about foreign places. I would fantasize about visiting exotic places – such as London, Paris, Hong Kong or the Cape of Good Hope. The ecstasy and euphoria I experienced during my first visits to those and other places were beyond description. I couldn’t believe that I was actually standing on the London Bridge, ascending the Eiffel Tower or cruising from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon across Hong Kong Harbor on the century-old Star Ferry. For now, I am returning to fantasy
and dream-time. Ironically, this ancient traveler is relegated to fantasizing about travel. Hopefully, the health crisis will soon abate, and I can turn my dreams and fantasies into new journeys and adventures from which I can share my experiences with you.
Guest suite at Mitzpe Hayamin Hotel. (Linoy & Dror)
Mitzpe Hayamin Guestroom (Linoy & Dror) Mitzpe Hayamim Hotel, Rosh Pinna, Israel, www.mizpe-hayamim.com. When I discovered that a new hotel was opening near the Sea of Galilee, I was intrigued. Several decades ago during my first visit to Israel, we landed at night and were transported along dark roads to the Sea of Galilee. The early morning sun illuminated my first glimpse of this extraordinary Biblical setting. I had always thought of seas as large bodies of water. Actually, The Sea of Galilee is a small, fresh water lake about 13 miles long and 8 miles wide. Isrotel, Israel’s leading hotel company, recently opened the Mitzpe Hayamim Hotel. The 115-room luxury property is embraced on all sides by lush greenery over gently rolling slopes that overlook the majestic Hula Valley and the Sea of Galilee. On the 17-acre spread is a dairy farm, vegetable fields and fruit orchards. How many hotels can place its guests in such pastoral surroundings? The hotel is positioned between the historic pioneer town of Rosh Pina and the spiritual city of Tsfat, recognized as the birthplace of Kabbalah. I look forward to visiting the neighboring winer-
Stuart J. Faber and Aunt Bea Spectacular views overlooking the sea. (Linoy & Dror)
Mitzpe Hayamim spa pool. (Linoy & Dror) ies, cherry and apple orchards or taking a jeep tour through the hilly countryside. The guestrooms range in size from 80 to 330 square feet. The hotel features a spa with a semi-Olympic swimming pool, saunas, Jacuzzi and a fitness center. I understand that the spa offers panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape and waters. I’m anxious to meet Chef Erez Komarovsky who has deep roots in Galilean cuisine. Farm-to-table access couldn’t be closer. Flocks of cows, goats and sheep graze the pastures of the estate. Guests enjoy on-site access to meats, dairy products, fruits and veggies. The Grill Restaurant serves quality cuts of veal, lamb and entrecote. The hotel also has a kosher certified dairy restaurant. An on-site bakery as well as a Farm Shop, offer pastries homemade jams, olive oil, tahini, soaps and more. I don’t plan any meetings in Israel, but I’m anxious to view and report on the meeting space which I understand includes a lush ecological pool and wooden deck area. An Artists’ Gallery serves as a workshop for local artists and displays their works for guests to admire. I have little doubt that I will be impressed with the hotel. The Isrotel Hotel Group has more than 20 hotels, many with which I am familiar. Their properties are scattered throughout Israel including Eilat, the Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Mount Carmel. Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, 95 Geary St., San Francisco, CA 94102, 415/ 775-4700 The Clift Hotel and I are old friends.
Redwood Room Bar at the Clift. (Paul Dyer)
Clift Guest Room
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In the 1970s, I hung out at the Clift when it was a venerable Four Seasons Hotel. The General Manager and I were old buddies. We spent many hours in the Redwood Room talking about hotels, what made them great or not-so-great. He would ask me to tour the hotel and report anything that was not up to Four Seasons standards. Honored by his confidence in me, I complied. I rarely, if ever found even the slightest deficiency in that hotel. The Clift underwent a transformation about 10 years ago, and now, here comes another. The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel has been reimagined. Closed for renovations in September 2019, one of the world’s most iconic hotels has reopened with a new look and redesigned interior spaces. Guests will be greeted with a stunning modern lobby and Living Room experience, dramatically updated guest rooms with a sophisticated fresh look and feel, modern and contemporary meeting spaces and a revitalized Redwood Room. Fredericks, a new restaurant concept, serves both sit-down and “grab-and-go” Continued on Page 30
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Flying with Faber Continued from Page 29 options. Designed by Gensler, a global design and architecture firm, the new and improved property will undoubtedly continue to deliver the legendary personal service. Now more than ever, the hotel will likely be a destination that reflects and enhances the beauty and bustle of contemporary San Francisco. For inspiration, the design team toured Danielle Steele’s home, the historic Spreckels Mansion in Pacific Heights that was designed by George A. Applegarth, the same architect who built The Clift. From this breathtaking home they adopted an intimate, residential style for the hotel and imbued it with a clean, yet inviting grandeur. From the photos, it appears that the lobby exudes a noticeably brighter look fashioned from a palette of warm neutrals with light driftwood, rich charcoal greys and metallic bronze accents. New furniture complements the elegant, modern style while cutouts at the upper level suffuse the space with light. The fireplace, while exhibiting a completely different look and feel, remains in the same location. To the left of the lobby is the new Living Room with several seating options for working, having a drink, or just relaxing and people watching. The tones of the Living Room create a seamless complement to the open, inviting lobby space. All 372 guest rooms and suites have been updated to a refined neutral assemblage of color and textures. The touches create a handcrafted look that augments the warmth and indulgent sophistication of the rooms. The bathroom areas have been enlarged and updated with all new plumbing fixtures and finishes, including period-specific black and white tiles found in many other historic buildings around San Francisco. Art throughout the guest rooms and corridors is inspired by the Pan American Pacific International Exposition of 1915, honoring the fact that The Clift was built specifically to cater to attendants of the Expo. The guest rooms display images of lifestyle icons of the early 1900s in a modern presentation. Meeting spaces received modern influences and additional natural light. The previous Velvet Room dining area on the first level has been transformed into an event and meeting space. New lighting was added along with A/V equipment. The redwood paneling remains while drapery was removed, exposing new walls in a light neutral color. Blackout shades were added to provide the appropriate light levels for screen presentations. The meeting rooms
Modern, cozy guestroom at the Clift. (Paul Dyer)
Streamlined bath area at the Clift. (Paul Dyer)
on the Mezzanine Level remain the same size but received all new lighting and ceilings. Cutouts to the lobby below help engage the space with the rest of the hotel and provide even more light. The Fraser Event Space has a large conference table that can seat 26. Meeting organizers have the option of dimming the room with motorized shades hidden in the ceiling when not taking advantage of the abundant natural light. The pre-function areas have finishes similar to the lobby. A legend in the San Francisco nightlife scene, The Redwood Room retains its namesake redwood walls and glamorous lighting, only undergoing a change in furniture and flooring. The new Art Deco-inspired furniture, a salute to the post-prohibition era when the lounge opened, is coolly neutral toned to let the original redwood millwork shine. The new bar is manufactured from an 800year-old redwood tree found by a custom woodworker in Montana. Additional recessed lighting was added and the mural behind the bar has been brightened up. The cornice on the back-bar was removed to highlight this inlaid depiction, said to illustrate when the 2,000year-old redwood that was fashioned into the building was found. The original Gustav Klimt paintings have also been painstakingly restored. Nothing good can be said about Covid19, but it has returned me to being a dreamer about travel. I can’t wait to explore these two hotels.
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Website Opens the Doors to Exciting Ways to Explore the Museum and Enjoy Activities at Home
On March 27, The Museum of Flight at Home opened its doors. This dynamic new website offers the full range of the Museum experience for everyone from families and students to aviation and space fans. The site features the best of the Museum’s exciting videos, virtual tours, blogs and collections; plus surprising new ways to explore one of Seattle’s top tourist attractions. State-of-the-art 3D tours in the Virtual Museum Online allow visitors to deeply explore the Museum’s top 12 aircraft, including favorites like Air Force One, Concorde, B-17 and the Space Shuttle Trainer. For the bigger picture, photos and info about every plane and spacecraft in the Museum’s renowned collection are also on view. Entertaining new videos are being produced every week for our social media channels. They are all front and center on The Museum of Flight at
The Museum of Flight at Home is a safe way to enjoy this engaging aviation museum. (Courtesy The Museum of Flight) Home, including lively new stories with Matthew Burchette, the Museum’s Senior Curator and host of the popular PBS video series, Behind the Wings. Now enjoy him in Curator on the Loose!, new short-form videos and Facebook Live
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events showing off the Museum’s coolest planes and spacecraft in his distinctive footloose style. The vault door swings open and the Museum’s Digital Collections reveals a vast aerospace photo and print media
archive. Search and browse some truly remarkable historic photographs, letters, journals, flight logs, military records, oral histories and other media that can’t be seen anywhere else. As the world’s largest educational air and space museum, its on-staff educators have developed at-home family and student activities that are fun and focused for all grade levels. Dozens of activities are now available on-line, including new contests and challenges, with more in the pipeline. The Museum of Flight at Home, don’t stay home without it. The Museum of Flight at Home is at https://pages.museumofflight.org/museu m-at-home. For general information or to link to the Museum of Flight at Home, visit the Museum of Flight at www.museumofflight.org.
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Conforming to guidelines set by King County and the State of Washington to minimize the spread of COVID-19, and in keeping with the community’s best interest, the Museum is joining other area attractions in temporarily closing its camTemporary closure of the Museum of Flight pus and the Museum’s Restoration Center follows public gathering guidelines set forth and Reserve Collection, located on Paine by King County and the State of Field in Everett. The museum closed on Washington. (Courtesy Museum of Flight) March 11. No date for reopening has been
set. Employees will have the option to telecommute during this period and the building will continue to stay open as a work place for employees who wish to work on site. Visitors, educators and students are encouraged to check museumofflight.org for updated information and announcements, and to follow the Museum on social media as it will con-
tinue to engage with the public during the temporary physical closure. All tickets purchased prior to this closure will be honored at a later date. The Museum is offering opportunities for virtual tours, social media and for otherwise engaging with the Museum during the closure.
NEW CAPE CANAVERAL’S RISE TO SPACE BUS TOUR AT KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
Visitor Complex Brings Guests to Restricted and Historic areas of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex guests have another opportunity to get closer to space and history. Cape Canaveral’s Rise to Space tour will offer guests the opportunity to access restricted and historic areas of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. During this brand-new Special Interest Tour, a space expert will lead guests to historic launch sites, the Sands Space History Center, the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse and Hangar C. “We are excited to expand our tour offerings and bring guests even closer to history with Cape Canaveral’s Rise to Space tour,” said Therrin Protze, chief operating officer, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. “This new tour is perfect
Go behind the Cape Canaveral’s gates and get up close to the dawn of the U.S. space program in this new special interest bus tour: Cape Canaveral’s Rise to Space. (Courtesy Kennedy Space Center)
for space history enthusiasts looking to learn more about America’s early space program. Guests will view Launch Pad 34, which is dedicated to the memory of the
Apollo 1 crew, and have the opportunity to learn more about the historic Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, view information and displays about each Launch Complex
while at Sands Space History Center and for the first time, Hangar C will be open to the public, featuring historic artifacts, for a once in a lifetime experience.” A space expert guide will also be on hand to answer questions as guests tour Hangar C, the first permanent and oldest surviving structure at the Cape, built and used for missile assembly. Inside Hangar C, guests will view artifacts like Atlas, America’s first intercontinental ballistic missile; the only known Firebird missile still in existence; and early space artifacts like Gemini and Apollo “boiler plates” that were used during simulations for training. Cape Canaveral’s Rise to Space tour Continued on Page 38
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F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team Public Affairs tarting with the 2020 air show season, Capt. Kristin “Beo” Wolfe, a second-generation fighter pilot and former F-22 Raptor pilot, will lead the new F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team. For most pilots, their first time stepping into an F-35 is their first time stepping into a fifth-generation aircraft, but for Wolfe, this will be her second experience with the service’s most advanced aircraft. “I loved flying the F-22, but the F-35 is also a blast to fly, and it is the best multi-role fighter,” Wolfe said. While Wolfe has over 900 total fighter hours in both of the service’s advanced fighter aircraft, she’s spent a lifetime around the Air Force. Her father, retired Col. Jon Wolfe, served 28 years in the service as an F-4G electronic warfare officer before piloting the F-15C Eagle. By the time she attended college, she had lived in three coun-
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Capt. Kristin “Beo” Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot, poses for a photo after a practice flight at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Feb. 02, 2020. The demonstration team is now part of Air Combat Command which is assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kip Sumner).
tries and five states. “I’ve come to appreciate a lot of different people, backgrounds and upbringings because of all the time I spent in those different places,” she said. “It was tough sometimes, trying to make new friends and fit
into a new environment, but looking back, I really appreciated the growth it gave me.” Despite her Air Force upbringing, Wolfe didn’t consider the military for herself until college. During her sophomore year, she realized she didn’t want a desk
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job; none of the corporate-recruitment pitches clicked, and she found herself watching military career videos, she said. “Even though she spent her life in an Air Force family, we never expected her to join the military,” Maria Wolfe, her mother, said. “With her exceptional math skills and academic success, I thought she might pursue a career in the medical field.” Her parents never expected her to join the military, so it was a shock when she asked her dad about serving with the Marines while visiting over the holidays. “I didn’t get it at first, since there’s a lot of Marines at Okinawa, I thought she was just asking my opinion,” said Wolfe’s father. “But then it clicked, and I remember asking ‘You didn’t sign anything did you?’” He told her to try the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps for a semester, and if she didn’t like it, she could quit. “But after a semester, I was sold. I knew it was what I wanted to do,” she said. However, she still didn’t know exactly what she wanted to do in the military. Continued on Page 49
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he cities and towns around me have ordered their residents to stay inside, but I, fortunately, live in the county, so I can still legally drive to the airport – drive by myself, operate the key card with fingerprint scanner (the only possibly contact with the outside world), go fly, put the plane away, and come home. Tremendous social distancing! Both air traffic and vehicle traffic are way down – of the 17 daily airline departures at Savannah, 14 are cancelled. So what have I been doing? Flight test! After watching one accident video numerous times, I observed that the initial loss of control appeared to be a very low speed spiral with a smooth wing drop and lowered nose, followed by an apparent spin entry when the airplane was already steeply banked and nose low. I’ve done other low-speed spiral investigations, but this variation was new. At a safe altitude, I slowed to 55 knots, initiated a moderate bank and added no back pressure. The result was a prompt, impressive increase in bank angle and nose down, a frisky entry into
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an unusual attitude, and no stall warning horn. Then I did one the other direction, same result. So why do one in each direction? One of the unanswered, nee unaddressed, questions in high angle of attack flight in light airplanes is, what is the difference in angle of attack between the upgoing and downgoing wings, and how significant is it? There is one report out there of somebody who claims that he can enter a spin to the right without setting off the stall warning horn. Based on the flight testing I’ve done, I believe that this is possible. So when I got home, I downloaded the flight data from the Garmin G3X SD card and plotted it out in a spreadsheet. Sure enough, with the Pitot tube / angle of attack sensor on the left wing, that wing had a higher angle of attack on the low speed spiral entry to the left than it did on the entry to the right. Because the air was wallowy, the sample rate slow and the data noisy, the results are qualitatively conclusive and quantitatively only kind of okay. Even with the wallowy air and this being my first time collecting such data, entry speeds were within three
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knots and maximum pitch and bank angles within 2°. I’ll take it. Next flight was looking at AOA differences doing fast Dutch rolls at 90 knots or so. Same problem with slow data sampling rate, only worse. And the maximum bank angles were not as consistent as I’d like. Still, same results, same caveats. Data is qualitatively conclusive, quantitatively poor Well, so what? From extensive analysis of accident videos, it appears that the vast majority of loss of control accidents are to the left. Possible reasons are propeller effects, predominance of left hand traffic patterns, and pilot musculature, making it easier to bank to the left in airplanes with control sticks and also with control wheels. Since the AOA is higher on the downgoing wing, it makes sense to put the sensor on the wing more likely to encounter high AOA – the left wing. Interesting. Since pitot tubes on the left wing significantly predate combined Pitot / AOA sensors, this seems serendipitous, not premeditated. Today’s flight was something different, looking to take normalized AOA
readings (which range from zero to one) and convert those to degrees AOA. I don’t know how to do this myself, but I have a friend who does. The data collection procedure was to fly the plane at a variety of speeds from maximum down to stall in 20 knot increments above 100 knots, 10 knot increments below that. It would have been nice to nail the speeds exactly, but that would have taken quite a while, waiting for the airspeed to stabilize after each power change. What I did instead was to reduce power and get about the right speed reduction and call that good enough. One thing I forgot about was that the autopilot has a minimum speed setting, and I ran into that at the lowest speeds. I couldn’t find that setting in flight, and suspect that it is only accessible in setup mode on the ground. Oh, well. I hand flew that part as best I could, but‌ and I think that I also encountered back side of the power curve effects, not sure. I’ll consult with my expert. Other plans are to slightly re-wire Continued on Page 35
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Results to Inform Recruitment Strategies and Retention of Women in Aviation
Recognizing the global aviation industry is facing an unprecedented challenge to meet the hiring needs of aviation professionals in the workforce, Women in Aviation International worked with Dr. Becky Lutte, Associate Professor, University of Nebraska at Omaha Aviation Institute, on a series of studies to provide a current look at where the gaps in employment are for women in aviation. Together, the study results can be used by aviation companies and organizations globally to guide recruitment and retention strategies of women in their workforce. Link to the study at https://www.wai.org/sites/default/files/as sets/Membership/women_in_aviation_w orkforce_2019_rlutte.pdf). The first study Women in the Aviation Workforce Report, was completed in late Spring 2019. Findings of this study were augmented with a comprehensive study specifically focusing on recruitment and retention issues of women in the aviation industry. Both sets of results allow the industry to identify and target the areas where women are most underrepresented, to better understand why women pursue a career in aviation, why they stay in the industry, and how the industry can build a more diverse and inclusive workforce. “Combined, these two surveys tell a story of the number of women in multiple sectors and professions of aviation, what factors will assist in recruiting more women, and what factors influence the retention of women in the industry,” Lutte said. “The two areas with less than 5 percent representation of women are maintenance technicians and airline
WAI CEO Allison McKay speaking at WAI2020. (Mike Ullery, courtesy WAI)
executives. The next area with the greatest gap in employment is pilots. Only 5 percent of airline pilots are female. On a positive note, the total number of female pilots has increased in the last 10 years, but in that decade the increase has been just over 1percent to a total of 7.3 percent of female pilots and we can do better,” she added. Dr. Lutte presented the details of the latest membership survey results during the February Aviation Accreditation Board International’s Winter Meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and during an education session at the WAI 2020 conference in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on March 6. Survey respondents were from a variety of occupations, and found factors that draw women into the aviation field are – passion for aviation, perceived as an adventurous profession, perceived as a fun profession, desire to prove personal abilities, and desire for a challenging career. Three factors emerged that negatively influence women’s desire to pursue or remain in aviation – cost of required Continued on Page 36
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Continued from Page 34 the airplane: put in a toggle switch so that I can power up the two display units with the rest of the avionics off so that I can do database uploads without draining the battery excessively; adding a manual reversion switch to the right side screen so that it can be either an MFD or PFD; and adding a discrete input to the data recording so that I can mark events, like the start of a flight test exercise. And, once I figure out a complete system, a data recorder from the 115 kbaud serial
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Three Days Focused on Workforce Issues, Professional Development & Education Seminars, and Girls in Aviation Day Orlando, Florida
Women in Aviation International held another successful annual gathering during the 31st Annual International Women in Aviation Conference at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, March 5-7, 2020. With its unique blend of top-notch speakers, busy exhibit hall, an array of education sessions, and more than 100 scholarship awards, the WAI 2020 conference delivered numerous opportunities to connect and network with female peers in the aviation and aerospace industry. “I was inspired to meet so many engaging members and corporations that believe in our WAI mission to continue creating and growing programs to assist with our members’ personal and professional development,” says newly appointed CEO Allison McKay. “Together we can ensure that the aviation industry has the talent needed for a vibrant and sustainable future. I’m excited to work with the WAI Board of Directors to advance our mission through initiatives designed to engage, inspire, and educate our current and future workforce,” adds Allison. A highlight of every conference is the induction of women into WAI’s International Pioneer Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees include: Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, commander, U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service, and the first U.S. Air Force female fighter pilot; Patty Wagner, an airshow legend, multi-rated pilot, and a devoted WAI volunteer; and
Women in Aviation participants at the Professional Development Seminar on Leadership, led by Dr. Janette McMurtrie. (Chris Miller, courtesy WAI)
The Boeing Company at WAI2020. (John Riedel, courtesy WAI) The U.S. Army’s First Women Rotary Wing Aviators, a group of nine female helicopter pilots who represent the first women in rotary-wing aviation to serve in the U.S. Army. These four lieutenants and five warrant officers proved women had a place in military aviation and blazed the trail forward for future generations of Army women. Visits to the sold-out exhibit hall Continued on Page 38
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Continued from Page 35 training/education, perceived existence of good ole boy network, and perceived family life impact. “Workforce development and constructing additional programs and initiatives to propel women of all ages and backgrounds to follow their own personal aviation dreams are chief among WAI priorities,” says Allison McKay, WAI CEO. “We are excited to partner with Dr. Lutte and University of Nebraska Omaha Aviation Institute to assist us with this valuable research that will help us create these programs and results for our members and the aerospace community,” adds
McKay. The data derived from this research will assist in the industry’s efforts for outreach, recruitment, and retention of women in aviation. Women in Aviation International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing networking, mentoring and scholarship opportunities for women and men who are striving for challenging and fulfilling careers in the aviation and aerospace industries. For more information, contact WAI at 3647 State Route 503 South, West Alexandria, OH 45381, Phone 937-839-4647; Fax 937-839-4645 or through www.wai.org.
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Self-Paced Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to Inspire the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals
In celebration of Women in Aviation International’s expanding Girls in Aviation Day, WAI and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have announced a new, selfpaced Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) tailored to learners ages 8-17. The free course leverages Embry-Riddle expertise and instructional design to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals. Students explore aviation terminology, identify the major parts of an airplane, describe the flight characteristics of a helicopter, and discuss the goals of space exploration. There are also engaging activities that take these topics to the next level. Learn how to make a paper heli-
copter, test your knowledge in the module quizzes, and discover what kind of scientist you could be. Youth who complete the course can earn digital badges and a personalized electronic certificate. The course is offered several times throughout the year, enabling young learners around the globe the opportunity to learn about aviation. Registration is now open. Enroll today, and discover what a career in aviation entails. “Partnering with Embry-Riddle, a longtime WAI supporter, on this free online course for youth interested in aviation is another tool to expand our reach of our annual international Girls in Aviation
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Continued from Page 36 were interspersed with general sessions on Friday and Saturday mornings, with dozens of education sessions held Thursday through Saturday where attendees chose which sessions were best for their career goals and personal interests. During the WAI membership meeting, Andrea Berry was approved as a new board member, Deborah Baugh and Brittney Miculka were re-elected. Marci Veronie’s term as board chair ended and Linda Markham, Cape Air president, became the new WAI Board chair.
Girls in Aviation Day Orlando
On Saturday, March 7, 250 girls,
along with their chaperones, were hosted by more than 100 WAI volunteers, at Girls in Aviation Day Orlando at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The girls, ages 8-17, visited 20 activity stations, heard about 10 different aviation careers from a career panel, met role models, and simply had fun while they learned about aviation. The older girls had the opportunity to meet with college representatives, including those from U.S. Air Force Academy, California Aeronautical University, Cochise Community College, EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University, Jacksonville University, Kent State University, Liberty University, Ohio University, St. Louis University, University of Dubuque, University of
Day all year round,” said Allison McKay, WAI CEO. “Future aviation professionals will be inspired, and we are thrilled to use technology to reach girls in every part of the world and encourage their dreams of pursuing aviation careers.” “Embry-Riddle supports WAI and strives to inspire the next generation of women in our dynamic industry,” said Dr. Bettina Mrusek, Assistant Professor with the College of Aeronautics. “We believe in the mission of WAI and look forward to a partnership that helps young ladies go further - faster. Aerospace career paths often start with a spark from an air show, a rocket launch, or a role model. We hope this
course can be an element that inspires young ladies to join us on an exciting trajectory towards awesome.” To be eligible for enrollment in this course, learners must be at least 13 years old or must have a parent or guardian sign up for this course on behalf of their child. By enrolling in the course, the parent or guardian agrees to Canvas Network’s Terms of Use and acknowledges the Privacy Policy, which outlines the use of Student Data by Canvas Network. For more information, visit the WAI website at wai.org.
North Dakota, and more. Each participant earned a WAI Aviation Girl Fun Patch.
WAI members at every stage of life from for both academic use, lifestyle enhancement, and flight training, including type ratings. A total $831,365 in scholarships was awarded, which put the total scholarships awarded since 1995 to more than $13 million. The 32nd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference will be held March 11-13, 2021, at the RenoSparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. For more information, visit www.wai.org. View all the video from the WAI Annual Conference in Orlando, including Girls in Aviation Day 2020, the opening Conference video, on the WAI YouTube Channel, WomeninAviationIntl.
Other conference highlights include:
• A total attendance of nearly 4,500 includes 142 international representatives from 31 countries including Nigeria, Canada, Ghana, Australia, Iceland, and others. • The attendees are 70 percent women and 30 percent men. • The exhibit hall hosted 180 separate companies and organizations, representing all aspects of the aviation community, including drones. • 151 scholarships were distributed to
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex brings to life the epic story of the
U.S. space program, offering a full day or more of fun, inspiration and educational activities. This includes theApollo/Saturn V Center, which features an actual Saturn V Moon rocket, and was recently upgraded and expanded in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch and Moon landing. Also included with admission are Heroes & Legends, featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, presented by Boeing, the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour, Space Shuttle Atlantis, Shuttle Launch Experience, 3D space films, Astronaut Encounter, Journey To Mars: Explorers Wanted, Science on a Sphere, and the Rocket Garden. Add-on experiences available for an additional fee include the new Astronaut Training Experience Exploring with Lockheed Martin, Cosmic Quest, Dine With An Astronaut and Special Interest Tours. Only 45 minutes from
Orlando, Fla., Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex opens daily at 9 a.m. with closing times varying by season. Admission is $57 + tax for adults and $47 + tax for children ages 3 – 11. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers annual passes starting at $82 + tax for adults and $67 + tax for children ages 3 – 11. For more information, call 877-313-2610 or visit www.KennedySpace Center.com.
Editor’s Note: As of In Flight USA’s press date of March 31, the Kennedy Space Center was temporarily closed until further notice. In response to the prevention and control of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and in order to ensure the health and safety of guests and crewmembers, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will remain closed until it is safe to reopen as directed by government and
medical officials. During this temporary closure, the Reservations Department will also be unavailable to process bookings. To complete a reservation for a future date, please visit their website at KennedySpaceCenter.com. Date specific Daily Admission tickets until the facility reopens will be refunded. Unexpired Daily Admission tickets will still be valid for use. Private programs, such as ATX, Overnight Adventures, Special Interest Bus Tours and Dine With An Astronaut programs will be canceled and refunds will automatically be issued for activities scheduled on these days. For more information about refunds and scheduling, visit www.kennedyspace center.com/info/coronavirus.
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The full lineup of World War II heroes participating in a historic panel discussion during the Arsenal of Democracy Victory Gala was announced on March 6. The gala, which precedes the Friday, Sept. 25 Arsenal of Democracy Flyover in Washington, D.C. to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe, will provide a unique opportunity to hear first-hand accounts of WWII experiences from the heroes themselves. During the flyover, aircraft formations will be sequenced to commemorate major battles fought on the land, sea and in the air in both the European and Pacific theaters of operation. Award-winning broadcast journalist David Hartman will lead the discussions between two panels of WWII heroes. The first panel will focus on the European Theater and panelists will include Brigadier General Charles McGee (U.S. Army Air Corps and USAF), Colonel Bud Anderson (U.S. Army Air Corps and USAF), Lieutenant Colonel David Hamilton (U.S. Army Air Corps and USAF) and Flight Sergeant Bob Middleton (Royal Canadian Air Force). The second panel will focus on the war in the Pacific Theater. Panelists will include an original Rosie the Riveter – Connie Palacioz, Lieutenant Colonel Robert Vaucher (U.S. Army Air Corps and USAF), Commander Dean Laird (U.S. Navy) and Sergeant Paul Hilliard (U.S. Marine Corps). At the age of 18, Connie Palacioz, joined the workforce at Boeing in Wichita, Kansas, as a riveter on the B-29 Superfortress during WWII. She was part of the team that manufactured the B-29 “DOC”, which will participate in the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover on Sept. 25. U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Charles McGee served during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He is a Tuskegee Airman and holds the record of 409 combat missions flown while serving in three wars. During WWII, U.S. Air Force Colonel Bud Anderson was assigned to
Events Moved from May to September the 357th Fighter Group. He is one of Arsenal of Democracy Flyover America’s top WWII Aces, scoring over 16 victories in a P-51 Mustang. and Events Rescheduled U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel
David Hamilton was assigned to the 436th Troop Carrier Group during WWII. He participated in many missions, including being one of 20 pathfinder aircraft commanders preceding more than 800 transports dropping paratroopers into Normandy on D-Day. He also led C-47s for supply drops to the 101st Airborne at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Robert Vaucher flew 117 combat patrol, bombing, mining and photography missions during WWII, including leading the largest in-trail assembly of 454 B-29s over a single target during the war. He also served as Mission Commander and lead pilot for the American “Show of Force Flyover” when 525 B-29 Superfortresses flew over the Japanese surrender ceremony aboard the USS Missouri on Sep. 2, 1945. U.S. Navy Commander Dean Laird served during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He is the only Navy Ace to score victories in both the European and Pacific theaters of WWII. During WWII, Royal Canadian Air Force Flight Sergeant Bob Middleton was assigned to the No. 6 Bomber Group operating from Yorkshire, England. He flew 10 missions on Halifax bombers and 23 missions on Lancaster bombers during WWII. U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Paul Hilliard served as a radioman and gunner in SBD Dauntless dive bombers in the Pacific Theater of WWII. He currently serves as chairman of the National World War II Museum board. The Arsenal of Democracy Victory Gala will honor, remember and celebrate the heroes who fought and served in the global conflict in the air, on land and sea, those who worked and sacrificed on the home front, and those who suffered the horrors of the Holocaust. This event will take
Given the increasing concerns and directives related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), on March 18, the Arsenal of Democracy (AOD) Executive Planning Committee, coordinated with a large number of organizations, government entries, warbird operators and World War II veterans to reschedule the AOD Victory Gala and Flyover commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Working closely with the Friends of the National World War II Memorial, the National Aviation Hall of Fame, the Air Line Pilots Association and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, the week of Sept. 20th became the mutually agreed-upon timeframe to reschedule all AOD activities. This particular week will fortuitously culminate with the annual National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinement to be held in Dayton, Ohio, on Saturday, Sept. 26. The AOD Victory Gala will take place at Signature Flight Support’s historic Hangar 7 at Ronald Reagan National Airport on Thursday, Sept. 24 with all previously announced World War II veterans speakers reconfirmed. The warbird aerial tribute flight over the National Mall will now take place on Friday, Sept. 25 in conjunction with an accompanying ceremony at the National World War II Memorial. The week’s events will culminate with an Aerospace workforce and STEM-related event, coordinated by the Air Line Pilots Association, and a static display of many of the aircraft that participated in the flyover at the National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. UdvarHazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, on Saturday, Sept. 26th. Despite delaying the commemorative activities, the AOD committee and the partner organizations remain steadfast in producing a historic tribute to the men and women who served in the U.S. and Allied armed forces, those who contributed on the homefront, and those who suffered the horrors of the Holocaust during WWII. Members of the Arsenal of Democracy Executive Planning Committee include Pete Bunce, President and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA); Hank Coates, President and CEO of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF); John Cudahy, President of the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS); Mike Ginter, Arsenal of Democracy Air Boss; and Paul Rinaldi, President of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA). Aerospace workforce and STEM activities are led by Captain Joe DePete, President of the Air Line Pilots Association. Events at the National World War II Memorial are led by Holly Rotondi, Executive Director of the Friends of the National World War II Memorial. National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinement events are led by Amy Spowart, President and CEO of the National Aviation Hall of Fame. For more information about the Arsenal of Democracy events, please visit www.ww2flyover.org/.
place in the historic Signature TECHNICAir Aviation Hangar 7 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. Individual seating and tables for the gala are available for purchase at https://ww2flyover.org/about-theflyover/victory-gala/
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AOPA ASKS MEXICO TO ACCEPT UAT
A Move That Would Facilitate Seamless ADS-B Out Cross-Border Travel
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is taking advantage of Mexico’s delayed ADS-B Out mandate to ask the country to accept 978 MHz ADS-B data, which is broadcast by universal access transceivers (UATs), as compliant within its airspace.
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“Thousands of U.S. pilots travel to and from Mexico each year flying aircraft equipped with UAT ADS-B,” said Rune Duke, AOPA senior director of government affairs for airspace and air traffic. “Many U.S. general aviation pilots chose to equip their aircraft with UAT because of
its affordability and simple installation. Harmonization between the U.S. and Mexican ADS-B rules and surveillance systems promotes seamless cross-border general aviation operations.” Mexico originally announced that it would require 1090ES ADS-B Out
beginning Jan. 1, 2020, in Class A, B, C, E above 10,000 feet msl, and other specified airspaces. The effective date of the Mexican ADS-B Out mandate has now been moved to Jan.1, 2022, Duke said. In a March 3 letter to Mexico’s Continued on Page 43
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It has been said that the only voluntary act in aviation is the decision to take-off. Every action after take-off involves the skillful management of risk, the enjoyment of flight and a continuous stream of decisions that result in a safe landing. In 1974, NASA created the Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) to allow aviation professionals to share experiences in a frank, non-punitive manner. The ASRS structure allows pilots and other aviation professionals to file an anonymous report of an incident, error or occurrence that the contributor feels might be of value to others. These reports are gathered, analyzed and data based by NASA experts and made available to all interested parties as a tool for creating proactive aviation safety programs. Additionally, NASA distributes an electronic publication, CALLBACK, which contains selected, de-identified, reports on a free subscription basis. In Flight USA is proud to reprint selected reports, exerpted from CALLBACK, for our readers to read, study, occasionally laugh at, and always learn from. Visit http://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/ to learn how you can participate in the ASRS program.
“Ground Operations involves all aspects of aircraft handling at airports as well as aircraft movement around the aerodrome, except on active runways.” 1 The Ground Operations environment is broad and dynamic. It is also complex, often challenging those involved with some of the busiest, most unpredictable, and most hazardous conditions in aviation. Constant change is the norm, whether taxiing or parked at a gate, remote spot, or FBO. For a pilot or crew, duties can be numerous, detailed, and frequently hurried. Attention to detail is paramount, yet a pilot’s attention is often divided among many tasks. Hazards and threats may not be perceived, but they can exist most anywhere. Airport construction, high density ground traffic, complicated clearances, close proximity, simultaneous operations, multitasking, fast-changing weather, time pressure, and different levels of qualification are but a few. This month, CALLBACK shares reports of Ground Operations incidents that suggest some techniques to employ and others to avoid. These reports also herald the sage advice that pilots “place a strong emphasis on ground operations, as this is where safe flight begins and ends.”2
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A C172 pilot attempted to thread the needle while taxiing to the runway. Failure was forged into wisdom, and judgment was honed to resolve when experience taught a tough lesson. • While taxiing from the ramp, I chose a route that led me to a confined area between an FBO building and several hangars. Several… tenants had parked their vehicles near one side of the taxiway. An airplane had been parked on the other side of the taxiway such that its vertical tail was… intruding into the taxi area. I slowed… and attempted to weave between the two obstructions. Unfortunately, the area was too narrow, and my left wingtip contacted the rudder of the parked aircraft. I immediately shut down and
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secured my airplane. The FBO, having observed the incident, helped me separate the two airplanes, took pictures, and had an on-site A&P Mechanic visually inspect both airplanes. Following the incident, per FBO procedure, I taxied the aircraft back to parking and secured it for the day. During discussions with the Chief Instructor of the FBO, I learned that the FBO taxi procedures had recently been revised to avoid this area of the ramp due to the narrow confines. I made several poor decisions that led up to the incident. I selected a route of taxi with a known choke point even though a less constrained route was available, simply because I was in the habit of using that particular route. Once a possible conflict was identified, I elected to continue instead of turning around, because I thought there might still be sufficient room. Finally, after realizing how little room there was, I chose to… squeeze through the area instead of shutting down, because back-taxiing by hand would have been a hassle. In the future, I will… avoid all taxi choke points. If I must taxi through a confined area, I will shut down and make sure there is adequate clearance before proceeding. If there appears to be less than a foot of clearance on both sides, I will either have the obstacle removed or… find someone to help direct me through the confined area. Barring all those options, I will simply back-taxi by hand to a turn-around point and either identify a better route of taxi or wait for the obstacles to be cleared.
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This GA pilot observed a situation that was deemed to require immediate action. A quick decision resulted in being first to aid a fellow airman who appeared to be in distress. • I had my aircraft parked at the self-service pumps and was about to begin fueling when I caught a landing aircraft in the corner of my eye in the
midst of a bad porpoise. The aircraft came down hard on its nosewheel, which separated from the aircraft as it skidded to a stop on its nose a few hundred feet from where I stood. The occupant was not exiting the aircraft, and the master switch was still engaged, as evidenced by the rotating beacon. Judging that I was the closest person available to render immediate assistance, I ran toward the aircraft along with my flying partner, who has been certified in wilderness first aid. I was aware that I was entering the movement area and did use extreme caution, carefully supervising my partner as well. We arrived on scene first, almost a minute before the emergency vehicles. As soon as it was clear that the occupant was unharmed and there was no risk of fire, we immediately left the scene. Another person, who followed us out to the aircraft with a handheld radio, was admonished by the Controller for entering the area without permission, and it was suggested that we may have violated a regulation. I believe that under the circumstances, we acted upon the correct instinct to render immediate assistance. As a pilot, I understand the hazards that exist in the movement area and did my best to mitigate any risks as I entered with my partner. We retreated to the nonmovement area immediately when it was apparent that we were not needed to help. The decision to enter the safety area was not taken lightly, but I felt it was correct at the time. I am sensitive to the Controller’s needs to control access to the area, and I do regret adding to his workload.
Taxi Techniques to Terminate
A Maintenance crew taxied an aircraft to the gate from which this A320 Captain had just pushed. During the operation, avoidable hazards were observed and noted. • We were… finishing our pushback, and the brakes were set. The tug was still connected to the aircraft via towbar. We were pushed basically straight back. At this time, a CRJ-700, being taxied by
Maintenance crews, cut in front of us to park at the gate we just pushed back from. The aircraft came in unmarshaled, and the area was so tight, he actually came into the gate-line half way up. When he turned to line up with the line, his engines were running, pointed directly at [our] pushback crew. I estimate his tail was about 20 feet from [our] pushback crew. This put the ramp personnel directly in their jet blast, creating an extremely unsafe condition. The ramp personnel were having difficulty standing up. They were eventually able to disconnect and then marshal the offending aircraft the last five feet to the gate.
The Domino Effect
Confusing preflight circumstances shaped a decision that resulted in a nonstandard configuration, which then created extra risk for this operation. • When I arrived at the aircraft, my First Officer (FO) advised me that the flap indicator showed full down flaps with… the yellow hydraulic pump switch “ON.” My FO went down onto the ramp to check out the situation. He confirmed the flaps were in the full down position. He also indicated to me that there appeared to be no mechanical work being done. We contacted Maintenance, and they verified that there was no maintenance issue with the aircraft. At that time, I communicated with ground personnel to see if it was clear to raise the flaps. However, with all the activity around the aircraft, including refueling, it was not safe to raise the flaps. I elected… not to raise the flaps until the area cleared. I was informed, just prior to push time, that the refueling truck struck a flap fairing when departing. The incident caused a three-and-a-half hour delay.
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Per procedure, a ramp worker connected the air hose when the aircraft arrived at the gate. Initially all was normal, but an artificial gust of wind soon appeared as a major hazard. Continued on Page 43
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EAA Chapter 931 in Friendship, Wisconsin, took part in a remote IMC/VMC Club concept presentation recently while practicing responsible social distancing thanks to the wonders of internet teleconferencing. EAA manager of flight proficiency Radek Wyrzykowski conducted a remote presentation to introduce the chapter to the EAA IMC/VMC Club programs. Using Zoom, Radek was able to reach the chap-
ter without anyone involved needing to leave their homes. Radek said the meeting was very successful, including a spirited discussion following one of the IMC/VMC scenarios, and it resulted in Chapter 931 forming a VMC Club with plans to meet remotely in the short-term. “Our EAA IMC and VMC Club philosophy was always based on guided discussion with personal interaction,” Radek said. “I know now that we can
preserve this spirit in this uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.” Radek said based on the success of this first remote presentation, he hopes to get the entire network of IMC/VMC Clubs conducting meetings in the same fashion, and is planning on instructing program coordinators on how to do so. For more information on EAA IMC/VMC Clubs, visit EAA.org/IMC and EAA.org/VMC.
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AOPA Asks Mexico To Accept UAT
Continued from Page 40 Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil (AFAC) and Servicios a la Navegación en el Espacio Aéreo Mexicano (SENEAM) in Spanish and in English, AOPA President Mark Baker asked the country’s federal civil aviation agency and air navigation services provider to
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Continued from Page 42 • After marshaling the aircraft… into the gate, I began to complete my post-arrival duties. I hooked up the Ground Power Unit and received the all clear from the Captain that he had power. After that, I got the air hose from the jetbridge and started unrolling it to connect to the aircraft. Once I hooked the air hose up to the aircraft, I began walking back
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consider investing in a ground-based ADS-B surveillance system that is compatible with the U.S. surveillance system, allowing both UAT and 1090ES aircraft to be rule compliant. Harmonizing the Mexican and U.S. ADS-B rules would be a positive step towards facilitating seamless cross-bor-
der travel and would build on the success of Mexico’s recognition of BasicMed, Baker noted in his letter. Allowing the use of 978 UAT ADSB Out hardware in Mexico also will help to reduce the cost of compliance for many Mexican aircraft owners, Duke added.
“We look forward to working with AFAC, SENEAM, and our industry partners to harmonize ADS-B requirements and support UAT-equipped aircraft,” Duke said. Learn more at AOPA’s website, www.aopa.org.
towards the jetbridge to turn on the air. As I got to… about the midway point between the engine and jetbridge, I felt a gust of wind that started blowing. I thought it was maybe just a big gust of wind that knocked me off balance. I then noticed… the air hose blowing toward me at a rapid pace. Before I could react or move, the air hose had become wrapped around my ankle. Once the air
hose wrapped around my ankle, it then snatched my leg and started pulling me violently underneath the aircraft. I tried to pull my leg from the air hose, but as I pulled, it became tighter. I did finally manage to get my leg from the grasp of the air hose. When I looked to see what happened, I noticed that a B777-300 aircraft had turned… toward the taxiway and jet blasted the gate [area].
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In an April 1 letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and seven other industry groups urged the agency to support the multibillion-dollar general aviation (GA) industry through extensions to examinations, certifications, maintenance, and filings. GA has stepped up in many ways to help the nation deal with the COVID-19 crisis through its more than 5,000 public airports across the country, providing transportation and logistical support for needed supplies and personnel. “General aviation has long been vital to the nation’s transportation and economic infrastructure,” said Christopher Cooper, AOPA director of regulatory affairs. “From providing medical resources to remote locations to supporting millions of jobs and economic activity across the United States, the benefit general aviation provides to the public, especially in times of national crisis, is enormous. Having these exemptions and deviations approved by the FAA will ensure general aviation has limited delay in operations to help the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.” In the letter to FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Ali Bahrami, the groups also cited a recent
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP study showing that GA contributes 1.2 million jobs and $247 billion in economic activity to the United States. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has designated transportation, which includes GA, as a critical infrastructure sector. Air medical is specifically named by CISA as a critical workforce, and air medical aircraft continue to provide lifesaving missions for those in need whether stricken by COVID-19 or other health emergencies. “This letter builds upon an earlier request sent to the FAA on March 17, further explaining why these extensions are justified since general aviation is, indeed, a public good. Regulations and exemptions must be found to be for the public good, and this is the rationale the FAA used to provide exemptions for air carriers and commercial operations. We believe general aviation should also be provided exemptions based on the same rationale,” said Cooper. Similar regulatory activity has already been enacted by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency in Europe and the Civil Aviation Authority in the United Kingdom, where comparable exemptions have been granted to both
commercial and noncommercial operations in their respective countries. Along with AOPA, the Air Medical Operators Association, the Experimental Aircraft Association, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Helicopter Association International, the National Agricultural Aviation Association, the National Air Transportation Association, and the National Business Aviation Association signed the April 1 letter.
Requested exemptions:
• Extension of FAR Part 61 pilot currency requirements, including the flight review and instrument proficiency check. • Guidance that 709 reexaminations or paperwork inspections in person (such as logbook inspections under FAR 61.51, or maintenance record inspections under FAR 91.417) be deferred or at least be conducted electronically during the current social distancing safety protocols and directives regarding nonessential activities. • Extensions for certificated flight instructor certificate renewal, expiration, and endorsement periods. • Extension of knowledge exam expiration period.
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• Extensions for applicants on the ability to complete practical examinations. • Extension for filing documents under FAR Part 13 (Subparts C, D, and G). • Extensions for aircraft maintenance and continuing airworthiness requirements with necessary mitigation procedures. AOPA’s Pilot Information Center staff are standing by to answer questions that are likely to arise in light of the FAA policy decision, based on each member’s individual circumstances. Members can reach AOPA staff online at https://www.aopa .org/about/pilot-information-center or by phone at 800-USA-AOPA (872-2672) Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time. AOPA is continuously updating its coverage of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on general aviation. For more information, please visit the AOPA website at www.aopa.org. Editor’s Note: The Coronavirus impact and regulations are changing almost daily. In Flight USA recommends checking with AOPA, EAA, FAA and other organizations for the latest information on their websites or by calling officials directly.
EAA OFFERS ALTERNATIVES FOR SMOOTH UAS INTEGRATION REMOTE ID RULE COMMENTS
The FAA’s proposed rules for Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) integration is an overreaching answer and threatens traditional pathways into manned aviation, according to EAA’s official comments submitted on March 2 to the FAA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) docket. EAA noted in its comments that in the agency’s attempt for regulations to keep pace with burgeoning UAS technology, it has harmed the freedoms and longstanding safe operations maintained by the traditional model aviation community. That community has little in common with the UAS operations that the FAA seeks to regulate, especially in such areas as non-line-of-sight operations and within controlled airspace. “EAA fully understands the need to regulate UAS operations for public safety while safely integrating them into the national airspace,” said Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety. “This FAA proposal, however,
simply issues blanket regulations for all unmanned aerial operations, regardless of safety or compliance history. It threatens a long-successful pathway for people to engage in flight.” EAA offered several alternatives that would fully regulate the new UAS operations that are requesting more expansive freedoms to fly in the national airspace, while acknowledging the outstanding safety and compliance record of traditional model aviation. Among those alternative solutions were: • Registration requirements for multiple traditional model aircraft owned by a specific operator can remain as a single registration, not separate registrations for each aircraft. • Creation of a notification system not reliant on immediate, on-site internet connectivity. • Establishment of FAA-recognized identification areas, such as model aircraft flying fields, directly with the FAA via a time-proven system such as FAA’s
Web-Based Operations Safety System. In January, EAA and other general aviation organizations had asked for a 30to 60-day extension to the comment period, to allow all stakeholders to thoroughly review the 300-plus-page NPRM and offer additional well-researched comments. The FAA rejected that request, stating that an extension was not in the public interest. Still, more than 44,000 comments were posted to the FAA docket, which is an extraordinary number considering most FAA NPRMs draw fewer than 1,000 comments. “The unusually fast turnaround for this comment period has consequences that may include having to go back and fix bad decisions that were made in haste, while not using risk-based criteria,” Elliott said. “EAA is also concerned that rushed regulations set precedents that may eventually affect manned recreational aircraft operations, which is unacceptable.” To learn more and gain updated infor-
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As AirVenture staff continues planning for this summer’s convention, several aircraft types will be celebrated in recognition of their significant anniversaries at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020. AirVenture 2020 is slated to take place from July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. As always, the types of aircraft celebrated at Oshkosh in 2020 will range
across the spectrum, and there surely will be something for just about everyone who will be in attendance at aviation’s family reunion. Aircraft anniversaries confirmed for 2020 include the 100th anniversary of the Stinson Co.; the 75th anniversary of the Aeronca Chief, C-120/C-140, Taylorcraft, Pitts, and L-19; the 50th anniversary of the Skybolt, Bakeng
Deuce, and IAC; the 45th anniversary of the Aerolight Eagle; the 40th anniversary of Kolb; and the 25th anniversary of the RV-8 and AirCam. This list is not exhaustive – check back for more aircraft types celebrating anniversaries and for online registration information in the coming weeks. Visit the EAA website at www.eaa.org.
EAA and the EAA Warbirds of America are planning additional warbird aircraft activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020, in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Those activities will include additional warbirds focus during the daily afternoon airshows, as well as special flyovers. “Our plan for Oshkosh this year is to make it the most comprehensive, chronological flying history of the World War II era,” said Dennis Dunbar, EAA’s director of flight operations. “As AirVenture is the largest annual gathering of warbird aircraft in the world, the opportunity is here to put together a memorable week that honors those who made the sacrifices more than 75 years ago.” The activities will officially begin on Monday, July 20, with a mass warbird arrival that will populate the warbirds parking area at the north end of the
Wittman Regional Airport flightline. Beginning on Tuesday, July 21, look for formation flyovers in the late morning, midday, and early afternoon prior to the daily afternoon airshows. These will include many of the aircraft that have participated in mass flyovers in past years. These flyovers will be coordinated to cause minimum disruption to AirVenture air traffic operations. The 75th anniversary airshows will be on Wednesday, July 22; Friday, July 24; and Saturday, July 25. A number of warbird aircraft and pilots that have not been seen at Oshkosh for several years are expected to take part in these historic salutes. “The 75th anniversary will likely be the last major commemoration of World War II where we still have the actual veterans still with us, so it’s important that we honor them with our absolute best effort,” said Rick Siegfried, former
Warbirds of America president and EAA board member, who is chairman of the Warbirds Air Show Committee. “The Warbirds of America are very enthusiastic about participating in these events and added activities as part of this year’s gathering at Oshkosh.” In addition, Thursday, July 23, will be Warbird Jet Day, featuring many of the early military jets that are always popular at AirVenture. Additional details on aircraft and activities will be announced as they are finalized. Advance tickets, camping credentials, and other items are currently on sale at EAA.org/AirVenture. This 75th anniversary commemoration is also a superb opportunity for the youngest generation to learn about the Greatest Generation, as starting this year those age 18 and under are admitted free, thanks to support from The Boeing Company.
Jim Busha, an experienced pilot and aviation writer who has been with the Experimental Aircraft Association since 2014, has been promoted to Vice President of Publications, Marketing, and Membership for the organization. In this role, Busha continues his leadership of EAA’s editorial, photo/ video, and marketing teams, with added responsibility for membership services. He will report directly to EAA CEO/Chairman Jack Pelton as part of the association’s senior leadership team. “Jim’s leadership of our editorial and publications group has brought us continued growth and improvement in our print publications, broader digital
offerings, significant increases in social media traffic, and expanded internal collaborations that benefits our members,” Pelton said. “As an EAA member for more than 35 years, he understands the passion for flight that characterizes our members, and he will have the opportunity to develop even more ways to connect with them while welcoming more people into EAA’s community of flight.” Busha joined EAA in Oct. 2014 as Director of Publications, where he had responsibility for all of EAA’s print and electronic publications, including EAA’s flagship magazine, Sport Aviation, and EAA’s publications for its special interest communities. He accepted additional
responsibilities over the EAA marketing team in Aug. 2019. In his new role, Busha will continue his involvement in EAA’s Vintage Airplane and Warbirds magazines. A longtime pilot, Busha currently owns and flies a Stinson L-5. He has contributed to many aviation publications and journals, including to EAA publications for more than two decades. Busha has had several books published, most recently as a co-author of EAA Oshkosh – The Best AirVenture Photography, published in 2017. He initially came to EAA after a 30-year career with the Oshkosh Police Department, retiring as a detective/lieutenant.
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Stinson will celebrate its 100th anniversary at AirVenture this summer. Several aircraft will also be celebrating milestones. (Courtesy EAA)
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In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, EAA and the EAA Warbirds of America are planning additional warbird aircraft activities at AirVenture 2020. (Courtesy EAA AirVenture) For more information, visit the AirVenture website at www.eaa.org/air venture.
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Jim Busha has been promoted to Vice President of Publications, Marketing, and Membership. (Courtesy EAA)
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F-35A Demonstration Team’s Newest Pilot
Continued from Page 33 “I didn’t really know any pilots in the military except for my dad, so I started to research career options that offered a challenging career progression, travel opportunities and a variable day-to-day schedule. I quickly realized being a pilot was the perfect fit for me,” she said. About a year into ROTC, Wolfe’s father remembers getting a cryptic email that just said, “Columbus, Vance, Laughlin?” “Oh, Kristin must have gotten a pilot slot … Right after she commissioned and before she went active duty, I remember taking her to Norfolk (Virginia) and getting her two practice flights in the airplane she’d get her initial screening in,” Wolfe’s father said. “I talked to the instructor afterwards and he said that he had never seen anybody do so well that hadn’t been in an airplane before.” After commissioning, Wolfe attended undergraduate pilot training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, where she learned the meaning of being an Air Force aviator. “It hit me when I did my first solo flight,” she said. “I remember being terrified that anyone would let me fly an airplane alone after only 11 or 12 rides. It seemed like an insane concept to me. But I realized that’s how the aviation world and the Air Force trains you; to ingrain those habit patterns so that those skills take over. I remember landing and thinking, ‘That was really cool.’” After graduating UPT, Wolfe was selected to fly fighters, eventually graduating to the F-22 as her first operational aircraft. “My decisions were never about specific interests or aircraft,” she said. “I would always ask myself ‘what’s the coolest thing I can do?’ or ‘what’s the most challenging thing I can do?’ The fighter community appealed to me the most. Looking at it now, I don’t think I’ll ever find another community that I’ll like as much as working in a fighter squadron.” After flying the F-22 for three years at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Wolfe transitioned to the F-35A Lightning II and then the 388th Fighter Wing, the Air Force’s first combat F-35 unit, in 2017. For some pilots, passion for flight is born in an early childhood memory, and for some, that passion is gained through their experiences. Growing up, Wolfe never would have imagined that she would become a fighter pilot, much less a demonstration pilot, but it’s an opportunity that she will remember for the rest of her life. “Whether it’s flying low-levels in the snowy mountains of Idaho, flying in ‘Star Wars’ canyon in Alaska next to glaciers, being inverted at 300 feet or doing a pedal turn during the routine, those are the moments I love,” Wolfe said.
As the pilot and demonstration team commander, Wolfe will fly the demonstration routine for two years, serving as a role model and inspiration to those that are interested in pursuing military service or a career in aviation. Part of her and her team’s mission will be helping young men and women realize the possibilities available to them. “If I could give advice to my younger self, or to anyone looking at what they should do, step outside of the box for a second. Don’t just think about what your next move should be. Go do something that you never thought about doing,” she said. The 13-member team of F-35A maintenance, operational support and public affairs Airmen is expected to perform at over 40 different appearances throughout her two-year command. Each show with their own set of public appearances, media interactions and recruiting events; all in addition to practicing, planning and flying the demonstration routine. It’s a lot, but she and her team aren’t the only ones confident they’ll meet the challenge. “Ever since she got into ROTC, she lit up the afterburners and never looked back,” her father said. “She’s still doing the same thing today and it’s been fun to watch. We’re looking forward to coming out and seeing how the team does.” “I am over the moon excited about her new role as the F-35 demo pilot,” her mother said. “It gives me great joy to see her doing what she is passionate about, while getting to represent the Air Force in such a positive way.” When asked about the challenges of being a female fighter pilot, she considers the question for several moments before answering. “The jet doesn’t discriminate. The jet doesn’t know who is flying it, and it will always behave the exact same way,” Wolfe emphasized. “The fighter community is an extremely performance-focused field that’s based purely on merits and tactics. I don’t consider myself a female pilot, but a pilot that happens to be a female. I’m here to do a job, and that is to make this team the best out there, inspire people to be better, and to fly the F-35 as hard as I can.” With the official Air Force certification behind her, and the first show of the season drawing close, Wolfe is also making sure that her Airmen make the most of this opportunity. “I do hope that everyone on the team will take a couple glimpses to see how lucky we are to be able to do this, and that we don’t get caught up on how busy it can be,” she said. “There will be opportunities at every single airshow for us to walk away and say, ‘That was so cool’. You add up two years of that and I think you can’t help but be thankful for the opportunity we have.”
Capt. Kristin “Beo” Wolfe, the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot, prepares for launch during a practice flight at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 29, 2020. The demonstration team is now part of Air Combat Command and is assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill AFB, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kip Sumner)
Capt. Kristin “Beo” Wolfe stands with her father, retired Col. Jon Wolfe. Wolfe grew up in a military family and had lived in three countries and five states prior to attending college. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
Capt. Kristin “Beo” Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander finishes a demonstration practice at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., during the Air Force Heritage Flight Training Course, Feb. 29, 2020. The Heritage Flight Training Course is a training course for all single-ship aerial demonstration teams prior to the upcoming summer airshow season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Boyer)
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