In Flight USA October 2021 by Anne Dobbins

October 2021

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Calendar of Events

To list your group’s event on a space available basis, please send your event notice with date, time, place w/city and state, contact name, and phone number to: Calendar, In Flight USA, P.O. Box 5402, San Mateo, Calif. 94402, or email 3rdavenue@embarqmail.com. Note: Calendar includes only information available by our press date, Friday, Oct. 1. Some event dates have changed. Confirm the status before attending.

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Q Ranger, TX: Old School Fly-In & Airshow, gates 9 a.m., Ranger Municipal Airport, (254) 433-1267, rangerairfield.org. Q Huntington Beach, CA: The Great Pacific Airshow, @11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on the beach, pacificairshow.com. Q Paso Robles, CA: Estrella Warbirds Wings & Wheels, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Paso Robles Municipal Airport, (805) 238-9317, ewarbirds.org. Q Georgetown, DE: Wings & Wheels-A Georgetown Fall Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Delaware Coastal Airport, wings-wheels.com. Q Hagerstown, MD: Open Airplane Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hagerstown Regional Airport, (240) 313-2777, wingsandwheelsexpo.com. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Los Fresnos, TX: CAF-RGV Wing Airshow, Fri. free a/s at dusk over Laguna Madre/gates Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m., Port Isabel Cameron County Airport, rgvcaf.org. Q Virginia Beach, VA: Warbirds over the Beach, Virginia Beach Airport, (757) 721-7767, militaryaviationmusuem.org. Q San Francisco, CA: Fleet Week Air Show, Waterfront, fleetweeksf.org. Q Atlanta, GA: CAF Dixie Wing WWII Heritage Days, 9 a.m., Falcon Field, Peachtree City, (678) 364-1110, wwiidays.org. Q Brandy Station, VA: Culpeper Air Fest, gates 9 a.m., Culpeper Regional Airport, (877) 261-8499 culpeperairfest.com. Q Louisville, MS: Wings over Winston, gates 9:30 a.m., Louisville Winston County Airport, wingsoverwinston.com. Q Watsonville, CA: “Second Weekends @ Watsonville,” 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Watsonville Municipal Airport, (831) 768-3575, watsonvilleairport.com. Q Houston, TX: CAF Wings over Houston Air Show, gates Fri. 2 p.m./ Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m., Ellington Field, (713) 266-4492, wingsoverhouston.com. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, markstar@garlic.com. Q Redding, CA: Benton Air Faire, gates 8 a.m., Benton Airpark, (530) 241-4204, bentonairfaire.com. Q Corsicana, TX: CAF Corsicana Airsho, airshow starts at noon, Corsicana Municipal Airport, coyotesquadron.org. Q Petaluma, CA: Petaluma Display Days, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Petaluma Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404. Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309, flabob.org. Q Loveland, CO: The Great Colorado Air Show, gates 9 a.m., No. Colorado Regional Airport, tickets (970) 837-3122, greatcoloradoairshow.com. Q Sanford, FL: Central Florida Air & Space Show, Orlando Sanford Int’l. Airport, (321) 395-3110, airandspaceshow.com. Q Punta Gorda, FL: Florida Int’l. Air Show, gates 9 a.m., Punta Gorda Airport, floridaairshow.com. Q Hammond, LA: Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hammond Northshore Regional Airport, hammondairshow.com. Q Troy, OH: Open Cockpit Bi-Plane Rides, WACO Air Museum, (937) 335-9226, wacoairmuseum.org. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., MontgomeryGibbs Field, (619) 301-2530. Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309, flabob.org. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., MontgomeryGibbs Field, (619) 301-2530. Q Mound, LA: Warbirds, Wings & Wheels, Fri. twilight airshow 4 p.m./ Sat. 9 a.m to @2 p.m., Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport, (318) 5742731, southernheritageair.org. Q Madera, CA: Gathering of Warbirds Reunion, gates 7 a.m., Madera Municipal Airport, warbirdsreunion.org or Arnie Schweer, (559) 816-8461. Q Palmdale, CA: Los Angeles Air Show. CANCELED Q Bethel, PA: Golden Age Air Museum Flying Circus Airshow, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Grimes Airfield, (717) 933-9566, goldenageair.org. Q Fort Worth, TX: Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show, gates 10 a.m., Fort Worth Alliance Airport, allianceairshow.com. Q San Carlos, CA: Halloween Haunted Hangar, daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos Airport, (650) 654-0200. Q Pinehurst, NC: Festival d’Avion, gates Fri. 5 p.m./Sat. 10 a.m., Moore County Airport, (910) 215-0861, festivaldavion.com. Q Dallas, TX: CAF Wings over Dallas WWII Airshow, gates daily 9 a.m., Dallas Executive Airport, (888) 945-3008, wingsoverdallas.org. Q Palm Springs, CA: Halloween Chili Cook-Off & Car Show, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q West Chester, PA: Haunted Helicopters, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., American Helicopter Museum, (610) 436-9600, americanhelicopter.museum.

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row meets pilot, at last. Method Seven’s new limited edition Wasabi and Experimental pilot sunglasses combine the ingenuity of lightweight, shatterproof lenses with the iconic aesthetic of their best-selling grow frame, the Evolution. The result: an effortlessly cool new style designed to protect pilots in and out of the cockpit. In an exciting announcement last month, Method Seven said, “We’re dropping only 500 pairs (250 of each lens) of these ultra-limited glasses, available in shatterproof SUNp or FLT lenses. And, in the spirit of charitable giving and advancing the study of aviation, we are also donating a portion of the proceeds from each pair to the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP) Scholarship Foundation to benefit the children of deceased and disabled test pilots. Plus, a matching donation will be made by

Method Seven on behalf of Elliot Seguin, our chief collaborator on this exciting new launch.” Seguin is a world-renowned Experimental Test Pilot, Engineer, father of two, and Method Seven Ambassador. To date, he’s flown over 100 different types of aircraft, completed 13 first flights, and has set six world records. His congeniality, expert skill, and devotion to the field of aviation make him an iconic and remarkable figure in the community; something Method Seven has worked to recapture in the sleek design of their first-ever limited edition frame for pilots. Inspired by Seguin’s love for Method Seven’s Evolution SunP grow frame, and the company’s dream to finally re-imagine this best-selling style into an epic pair of flight glasses for aviators, the release of the Wasabi and Experimental is a collaboration that has been in the making for years. Enrique Sifuentes, industrial designer and illustrator, designed the distinctively eye-catch-

ing artwork on these limited edition frames. The Wasabi, in cool silver and classic black, stands out with dazzle flair hinges reminiscent of Seguin’s racing aircraft Siren and its mesmerizing pattern. The Experimental, in bold orange and black, pays homage to the aesthetics of historical test pilot culture, orange flight suits, and the SR-71 Blackbird test flight program. In Flight USA is proud to have had the opportunity to interview Seguin about his career and exceptional dedication to aviation. And yes, during his interview, he wore his sunglasses featuring the collaborative frame launched (with Sequin) to benefit SETP charity. In Flight USA: Tell me a little about your performing career and how it got started… Elliot Seguin: Performer is a loose term for me… The work that I do is contract flight test work, which ends up being pretty public because we have a strong

Elliot Seguin at the Reno Air Races sitting on the wing of his Sport Class Silver Aircraft, Race 68, Wasabinought. (Courtesy Method Seven)

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NEWS

Editorial: Texas Patriots By Ed Downs ..................................................................6

AOPA Praises House Amendment to Reverse FAA Flight Training Policy........................................................................8 Climate Mitigation Fee/Landing Fee Dies in Massachusetts ................9 GAMA Supports Government Initiative for SAFs..................................11 2021 Planes of Fame Airshow Cancelled ..............................................20 Popular Flying Car Hits Reservation Milestone ....................................24

Editorial: The Giving Season

San Diego Air & Space Begins Offering King Ground School ..........26 FAA Invests $432 Million To Increase Safety, Improve Environment..37

NBAA’s Ed Bolen Talks Aviation with In Flight USA

AOPA Releases Findings of Annual Weather Survey ..........................40 Becker Avionics Partners with Iris Automation ....................................40 Warbirds on Parade with DFW Red Stars By Nick Viggiano ....................42

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Wings Over Dallas WWII Airshow Returns ............................................44 First Flight Society Offers Sweeps to Fly P-51 ......................................46

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Saving the Future of Reid-Hillview Airport By Annamarie Buonocore ..............................................14

COLUMNS Flying With Faber: Staying Home and Cooking Up a Storm By Stuart J. Faber ........................................................29

AF Dad Promotes Son to Brigadier General By Shireen Bedi, Air Force ..............................................17

Airforms: Filling the Gaps that Manufacturers Leave By Annamarie Buonocore................................................26 By Annamarie Buonocore................................................28 By Denise DeGregoire....................................................32

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Q Chino, CA: Planes of Fame Air Show. CANCELED Q Rome, GA: Wings over North Georgia, Drive-In Airshow (advance ticket sales only), gates 9 a.m., Richard B. Russell Regional Airport, (706) 291-0030, wingsovernorthgeorgia.com. Q Salinas, CA: California Int’l. Airshow, gates 9 a.m., Salinas Municipal Airport, (831) 754-1983, salinasairshow.com.

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Q Pensacola, FL: Open House/Blue Angels Homecoming, gates 8 a.m., NAS Pensacola, Sherman Field, naspensacolaairshow.com. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Palm Springs, CA: 25th Anniversary & A-7 Corsair II Unveiling, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Tucson, AZ: Thunder & Lightning over Arizona, gates 9 a.m., DavisMonthan AFB, (520) 228-3406, dm.af.mil. Q Monroe, NC: Warbirds over Monroe Air Show, gates 9 a.m., CharlotteMonroe Executive Airport, (704) 282-4500, monroenc.org. Q Stuart, FL: Stuart Air Show, Witham Field, (772) 781-4882, stuartairshow.com. Q Riverside, CA: Veterans Day, gates 9 a.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 6832309, flabob.org. Q Watsonville, CA: “Second Weekends @ Watsonville,” 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Watsonville Municipal Airport, (831) 768-3575, watsonvilleairport.com. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, markstar@garlic.com. Q Lake Havasu City, AZ: Hangar 24 Craft Brewery AirFest, Lake Havasu City Airport, hangar24airfest.com (not updated for 2021). Q Palm Springs, CA: Props & Hops Craft Beer Fest, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309, flabob.org. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., MontgomeryGibbs Field, (619) 301-2530. Q San Carlos, CA: Open Cockpit Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos Airport, (650) 654-0200.

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THE GIVING SEASON

In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years

By Mark Baker

October 2021

Help Us Ensure a Vibrant Future for General Aviation

ike many general aviation pilots, I am a fan of fall. Cooling temperatures and colorful foliage make for beautiful, scenic, and somewhat calmer flights. This is also the holiday season, and that means spending time with family and friends. With our focus on family, it’s no coincidence that this also marks the time when many of us turn to our end-of-year financial and giving strategies. It’s important to take the necessary steps to protect your family, today and in the future. And when I say family, I’m talking about our blood relatives as well as the family we find in our aviation community and those around us every day. And while we celebrate the traditional holidays, we also commemorate two other red-letter days that benefit our communities: National Philanthropy Day and Giving Tuesday. Doing what’s right for others and leaving a legacy are the

hallmark of these two observations, reminding us of the tangible steps we can take to make today better and ensure a bright tomorrow for all. Americans are a generous bunch. Supporting causes close to our hearts boosts our morale and offers a sense of fulfillment. And contrary to what some may think, the majority of giving comes from average citizens of moderate income. And GA pilots are some of the most giving people, with both their time and money. One of AOPA’s main pillars is to ensure GA remains viable for generations to come, and that means working to create a brighter future for our industry. The AOPA Foundation does just that. The foundation funds AOPA’s You Can Fly program and the AOPA Air Safety Institute, both of which are vital to building a stronger and safer pilot community. Last year, ASI’s safety courses, videos, and reports were used more than 12 million times. ASI has become the largest provider of free aviation safety

content in the world. Meanwhile, our You Can Fly program is introducing aviation to those who may never have considered it. The AOPA Foundation’s You Can Fly high school aviation STEM curriculum has reached more than 300 schools in 44 states, fueling the next generation of pilots and aviation professionals. I’m proud that the program has made strides in diversity, with 20 percent of students being female and 45 percent people of color. And in this end-of-year financial season, I encourage those who would like to include GA in their financial plans to consider the AOPA Legacy Challenge. The challenge supports the AOPA Foundation’s Legacy Society, which provides donors with the opportunity to offer a gift to general aviation in their estate plans. And what’s even more special is the fact that a very generous gift from an anonymous donor is allowing Legacy Society members to unlock incremental gifts and see their donations to the foun-

An amendment included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would reverse the FAA’s sudden change in flight training policy for certain types of aircraft garnered approval from the House of Representatives on Sept. 23. The bipartisan amendment put forward by Reps. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) and Kai Kahele (D-Hawaii) clarifies that a flight instructor providing student instruction, flight instruction, or flight training shall not be deemed to be operating an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire. “This is an important first step toward a solution to the FAA’s misguided interpretation on flight training. The FAA did not heed the Committee’s bipartisan call to work toward a consensus solution in July, and now Congress is taking action,” said Graves. “I look forward to working with Rep. Kahele and our allies in both parties and both chambers to ensure that a legislative solution to the FAA’s new flight training guidance makes it into the final NDAA package.” Kahele said, “I am pleased to cosponsor this bipartisan amendment with my colleague, Rep. Sam Graves.

This important amendment will clear up the confusion associated with flight instruction for general aviation pilots and I look forward to working with the Senate to ensure it is signed into law.” Although the amendment would restore what has been precedent for 60 years, the FAA’s ill-advised July 12 flight training directive currently requires operators of certain categories of aircraft to obtain a letter of deviation authority (LODA) in order to conduct flight training. According to the FAA, LODAs “prevent operators from broadly offering their aircraft for joyrides and other similar experiences under the guise of ‘flight training.’” But the agency’s new policy has triggered an onslaught of backlash from AOPA and its members, as well as various stakeholders who believed it to be nothing more than red tape and paperwork exercises that do nothing to enhance safety – quite the opposite. Even FAA Administrator Steve Dickson called the LODA a “four-letter word” and “document drill” at an EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 forum, telling aviators, “I’m not any happier about this situation than you are.”

Thousands of general aviation pilots were put in regulatory noncompliance practically overnight – causing much confusion among the flying community. This uncertainty led AOPA to reach out to allies in Congress to fight for commonsense legislation. On July 22, Sen. Jim Inhofe (ROkla.) and Graves introduced the Certainty for General Aviation Pilots Act of 2021 in both chambers to address the issue. Subsequently, AOPA President Mark Baker launched a call to action to members urging them to reach out to their elected officials in Congress to support the legislation. This action, used sparingly but effectively by AOPA, resulted in a swift and strong response, with nearly 100,000 letters sent to members of Congress in a matter of weeks. “We certainly appreciate the bipartisan effort on this and can’t thank Representative Sam Graves and Representative Kai Kahele enough for their work to quickly address this important safety issue. We will continue to work with them as well as Senator Jim Inhofe and others to help move this to the president’s desk for signature,” said Baker.

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dation take greater flight. Joining the Legacy Society today is a win-win: it allows you to solidify your current and future financial plans, while generating additional gifts for the AOPA Foundation now. As much as AOPA charitable initiatives have been fruitful, they’ve also been conducted with respect for ethics and efficient use of donations. In fact, the AOPA Foundation was honored with a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, the world’s largest guide for philanthropic decision making. Each donation to the AOPA Foundation is making a difference for the future of our industry. So, in the spirit of the giving season, I’d encourage all of us to do our part to ensure that the future of aviation remains vibrant. AOPA’s Foundation has many tools to help you get started and as cliché as it may sound, every dollar counts.

Editor’s Note: The AOPA website is www.aopa.org and the AOPA Foundation website is https://foundation.aopa.org/.

AOPA PRAISES HOUSE AMENDMENT TO REVERSE FAA FLIGHT TRAINING POLICY

Legislation now headed to the U.S. Senate would reverse an FAA policy that disrupted flight training in experimental aircraft for thousands of pilots. (Mike Collins, courtesy AOPA)

The legislation is supported by AOPA, the Commemorative Air Force, the Experimental Aircraft Association, the Flight School Association of North America, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Helicopter Association International, the International Council of Air Shows, the National Air Transportation Association, the North American Trainer Association, the National Business Aviation Association, and the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators.

‘CLIMATE MITIGATION FEE’ BILL HAS HARD LANDING IN MASSACHUSETTS

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viation advocates in Massachusetts expressed satisfaction that legislation aimed at levying a $1,000 landing fee against many aircraft in the name of “climate mitigation” has landed in a study committee – in effect putting the issue to rest. AOPA and other aviation groups and individual pilots turned out in force to oppose the measure proposed by state Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro), “to mitigate the climate impact of private and corporate air travel” with landing fees of not less than $1,000. The bill’s basic flaws – from impermissible revenue diversion away from mandated aviation uses to the economic impact on pilots, state airports, and jobs – quickly emerged. But the bid to impose onerous costs on general aviation to finance non-aviation infrastructure upgrades galvanized what AOPA Eastern Regional Manager Sean Collins described as “one of the best responses we’ve ever had” to a member action alert when AOPA notified the 5,000 members in Massachusetts about the bill and requested that they speak out against it. “This proposal was a disaster from the start, but AOPA members in Massachusetts deserve a lot of credit for engaging on this,” he said. The Massachusetts Airport Management Association issued a state-

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AOPA You Can Fly Champion Michael Goulian flies his Cirrus SR22 over the Cape Cod Canal. (Courtesy AOPA) ment on the defeat of the landing fee, acknowledging the impact of “the coordinated efforts of aviation organizations” and “dozens of comments filed by Massachusetts airports and individuals.” “We are pleased to see that this illconceived bill, which would have been devastating to Massachusetts’ airports, will not move forward in the Massachusetts legislature,” said Tom Hurley, the organization’s executive director. “Rather, we would urge lawmakers and state and federal regulators to adequately fund our statewide airports to assure safety, economic and educational development and prepare for the new, sustainable technologies that are just around the corner.” Learn more at the AOPA website, www.aopa.org. The Massachusetts Airport Management Association can be found at https://massairports.com/.

UPS PILOTS SUPPORT THE KLOBUCHAR - CARBAJAL "SAFE SKIES ACT"

The Independent Pilots Association (UPS pilots) on Sept. 22 announced it fully supports the “Safe Skies Act of 2021” introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA). “Senator Klobuchar has been our long-term legislative champion fighting to ensure that the FAA’s flight duty and rest requirements equally apply to allcargo carriers,” said IPA President, Captain Robert Travis. “Her unwavering commitment will end the cargo carve out and bring Part 117 back in line with Congress’s original intent, one level of safety for U.S. aviation.” Leading the charge for the Safe

UPS pilots are in support of the Safe Skies Act of 2021. (Courtesy UPS) Skies Act in the U.S. House is Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, who is joined by lawmakers from both parties in a bipartisan effort to ensure that all commercial airline pilots operate under the same rules to fight fatigue and keep airspace safe. The Independent Pilots Association (http://www.ipapilot.org/) represents the 3,150 pilots who fly for United Parcel Service.

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Continued from Page 4 for Burt Rutan. Engineering can be stereotypically stuck in a cubical and flying can stereotypically be stuck in the front of a Boeing airplane flying a long haul route. Building airplanes can have you being stuck with a bucket of rivets on an assembly line. What really excited me, that I learned working for Burt in Mojave with Scaled (Composites), is that the flight test role allows you to play between all of those circles. That was something I really related to, so about 15 years ago, I made the shift from engineering into flight testing and being a test pilot. Not having come from a military background, it was the combination of air racing and working for Burt Rutan that helped me make the jump into the flight test role. As you can imagine, that is a pretty competitive sphere. You gotta have a way to earn your stripes and that’s the way I earned mine. IF USA: What kind of aircraft do you test? ES: I cut my teeth working for Burt and I worked on everything from dropping spaceships for Richard Branson to building custom airplanes for other customers – some of which we can talk about more than others – to hauling weird payloads to old race tracks over restricted areas at Edwards (AFB) for formal customers, like Northrup (Grumman) or AFRL (Air Force Research Laboratory). That was my day job and nights and weekends were for doing contract flight tests. Our specialty, I would say, is Reno and record-setting which means a lot of engine development. But more and more, what we are known is for helping guys who have been building airplanes for so long that maybe they are not as physically fit for flying as they were when they started the project, and being a homebuilder myself, I really like helping those guys turn a dream into a real flying airplane. IF USA: So you do testing for homebuilts? ES: We do homebuilts, a lot of weird one-off stuff. We just got back from Scotland, doing a deployment in the electric hybrid aircraft and then there are a lot of projects we can’t talk about so much. Let’s just say they are similar projects just on a bigger budget. If you’re working as a teacher, you’re going to build an RV with a weird motor in it. If you’re a millionaire, you may end up with something that is exceptionally strange looking with a weird powerplant and weird aerodynamics with millions of dollars invested in it. We kind of jump between those spheres. IF USA: Tell me about your role with

Seguin’s race plane at Reno, Race 68, Wasabinought, is a Swearingen SX-300 high-performance homebuilt owned by Sanders Aeronautics. (Courtesy Method Seven)

the Reno Air Races. Do you have to do testing before certain race planes can fly? ES: My favorite way to say it is, there’s this magical thing in aviation. It’s kind of dominated by strong personalities. You finally end up with this wickedly cool machine that you always knew you belonged in and you land at the airport and you draw a little bit of a crowd. And then you’re sitting across from the fuel pump and another cool looking airplane taxies up and he’s going to ask you about your performance and you’re going to say a number and you know you saw that number maybe once but you would be hard pressed to think you’re going to see it again when it comes to climb rate, efficiency, horsepower or speed, or whatever, and just between us, whatever you say (to the guy who just taxied up) is going to be a lie. What I love about Reno is its ability to slow airplanes down. You put everybody on the same balancing bar to evaluate the aircraft. Another little paraphrase I like, we all love the SR71. The SR71 is the baddest machine there ever was… so fast… pop pop pop, so rad! I would think you would be hard pressed to find another airplane that was designed at the same time with the same budget to run on the same course effectively for whatever the mission was, as the SR71. So can you really say that is the baddest aircraft ever? If you say the F15 is the baddest thing ever, well nothing on the other side of the equation was designed at the same time with the same resources and technology. So is it really the baddest? What else I love about Reno is that it’s a level playing field and as a result, one of the few places in aviation where not only can you compare aircraft, pilots, mechanics, (and) engineers directly but you can do it in front of a crowd with a lot of enthusiasm that drives a good test. So I was able to find customers that needContinued on Page 12

GAMA SUPPORTS U.S. ADMINISTRATION’S AND CONGRESSIONAL INITIATIVES PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUELS

October 2021

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) on Sept. 10 announced their support of the Biden Administration’s steps to expand the development, use and production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). A Fact Sheet, released by the Biden Administration, announced its planned actions to significantly bolster the future of sustainable fuels in aviation. “We commend the Biden Administration for its commitment to boost the production, distribution and uptake of SAF. For years, the general and business aviation community has recognized that the increased use of SAF will play a key role in reducing aviation’s CO2 emissions and complements our continued innovative advancements in aircraft technologies,” said Pete Bunce, GAMA President and CEO. “It will be important for industry and government to work together on the elements of the administration’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge, which aims to increase the production of SAF to three billion gallons per year by 2030. GAMA, along with other industry stakeholders,

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has been working with the U.S. Congress on similar legislative solutions and we look forward to future progress on these initiatives. We also are eager to work with other policymakers and regulators to further advance SAF production and use worldwide.” In coordination with the Biden Administration’s announcement of the proposed initiatives, Bunce, participated in a White House Roundtable on Sustainable Aviation. During the roundtable, Bunce highlighted the commitment and accomplishments general and business aviation has made toward SAF and emphasized the technological progress manufacturers are making to enhance environmental sustainability. GAMA is supportive of legislative initiatives that enhance the industry’s environmental sustainability, including a SAF Blenders Tax Credit, the creation of a SAF/Low Emission Technology Demonstration program, and additional industry-government partnerships that spur innovation such as NASA Aeronautics Research and Development and the FAA’s CLEEN and ASCENT

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Contnued from Page 10 ed good flight tests from Reno early on and that helped me cut my teeth. If you’ve got a speed mod, the old joke is, I put a new wingtip on and I got 20 miles an hour. The joke is the reason you got 20 miles an hour is that’s how big the increments are on your airspeed indicator. And then there’s really no way to know if that’s the case. Last year maybe you ran a different motor or a different prop, etc. So we come in and help customers quantify that. Did something actually make the aircraft faster or is there some kind of weird engine system? Is there something we see that we can do or come up with a plan to help the aircraft run faster on the course? The downside is that with Reno you’ve got the whole year to think about it… that silly mistake you made. Reno demands better testing up front. That’s the performance side. The other side is the safety side. There were a couple of recent accidents that were pretty dramatic and raised the FAA’s awareness of the whole thing. They now demand some testing before the airplanes are brought out and we help with that, as well. IF USA: Can you tell us a story of an exhilarating experience while testing an aircraft? ES: We had a couple of really hairy ones just this year. There are many risks involved in flight testing and sometimes things don’t go well. We had a couple of crashes. It’s part of the job… we got through it. IF USA: Your relationship with Method Seven, they are sponsors right? Why do you need sponsors to do what you do? ES: Great question! I think it is twofold. Number one, with our visibility we have the opportunity to help other companies that are doing interesting and important things and we have a couple sponsors onboard and a lot of it is just me trying to point the eyeballs that we have toward products I care about. So in the direct context of Method Seven, what has consistently impressed me about Method Seven and especially James (Cox), the founder (and CEO), is the respect and genuine curiosity he has for the aviation community and that he was interested in showing that genuine respect when developing products (sunglasses). It was that kind of dedication to detail that interested me. Method Seven is a technical company with a technical product that I believe sets them apart. As an engineer I think that’s cool, but there is a lot more that goes into marketing a product than great tech. I need to be able to tell a story about why and how a product helps a pilot. You can steamroll that but I haven’t seen Method

Elliot Seguin, in his "test pilot orange" flight suit, explaining his performance in the prior heat at Reno. (Courtesy Method Seven)

Seven do that. Instead what I have seen is very early on we had a record-setting event in Mojave, so I had an airshow that I ran in Mojave, and eventually we had a record-setting component where we set 25 records over the course of two or three years. Method Seven came and out just wanted to be there. The way that I interpreted that is they had a piece of technology that could benefit the aviation community and rather than rolling out a project and throwing a bunch of money at it, hitting everyone on the face with it, James came out to learn and understand about the (aviation) community and what pilots wanted. He had respect for people like us. Unfortunately, aviation is a kind of shirking, not growing thing, so if you can inspire genuine respect, that is valuable. IF USA: Method Seven is a sunglass company. What do you have to say about the product? ES: I wear the glasses and I wear them a lot. What I like about them is there’s the eagle-eye stuff and every fighter pilot talks about how great his vision is… we all get tired of that. Obviously there is a lot of input that a pilot relies on that he gets through his eyeballs. But we’re also typically flying with lots of sunlight around us. So the combination of needing to protect your eyes while getting as much of the information you need through your eyes to get your job done well is an interesting design problem. What (mineral glass) does is blocks the light that hurts while letting the rest of the light in that is needed to fly the airplane. For that reason, I think it’s an exceptional product. IF USA: Are you based in Mojave, California? ES: Yes. I do a lot of work in Northern California for Sanders Aeronautics, who restores World War II aircraft, some of which end up getting raced and that is why they are known in the racing community. I help them with a pod for generation four aircraft around the world. Continued on Page 13

EAA OPPOSES CAP ON VETERAN FLIGHT TRAINING BENEFITS

October 2021

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The FAA is committed to assisting Veterans enter the aviation industry: “Veterans are proven leaders and are revered as some of our nation's finest citizens. That is why FAA encourages veterans to use their demonstrated leadership skills to ensure the safety of the nation once again, this time as America travels the skies.” (Courtesy FAA) EAA joined 14 other aviation organizations in jointly opposing a bill in the House of Representatives that includes a cap on flight training benefits available to United States military veterans. H.R.4874, the bill in question, caps payments for flight training programs and virtually guarantees that U.S. veterans seeking to use their GI Bill benefits to pursue a career as a professional pilot will not have the necessary funds provided to complete flight training. Other degree programs at public colleges or universities are not capped in a similar manner, meaning fields involving flight training are unfairly disadvantaged. The 15 aviation groups noted in a letter sent to top House officials that they are committed to working with Congress to deliver on commitments made by the nation to its veterans, and they urged the House to remove the cap on flight training expenses.

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Dear Chairman Levin and Ranking Member Moore: On behalf of associations representing thousands of aviation businesses and hundreds of thousands of pilots, we appreciate the House’s continued work on legislation to improve the delivery of veterans’ flight training benefits. However, we are strongly opposed to HR 4874, which contains a provision capping veterans’ flight training benefits. This severely undermines the important goal of helping our nation’s veterans enter a field where they are desperately needed. Civil aviation supports more than seven percent of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) and $1.5 trillion of economic impact, creating over 11.5 million jobs – and it is seeking pilots. Today’s flight training programs prepare tomorrow’s pilots of police and firefighting helicopters, air ambulances, charter and corporate aircraft, and airliners. Working as a civilian commercial pilot is a rewarding career. However, it requires thorough, in-depth, and complex training. Without the aid of their promised veterans’ benefits, most veterans can ill afford such training. We believe that as a nation, we have an obligation to meet the needs of veterans. This is especially true Continued on Page 18

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ddressing the issue of impending airport closures is always a difficult one for the staff at In Flight USA. With housing shortages in high-traffic parts of the country and property values increasing, general aviation airports are under threat of closure and face misconceptions from the public. These closures or threats of closures can be stressful for pilots, business owners, employees, and aviation enthusiasts. Thanks to advocacy groups such as AOPA, local airport and pilot communities are fighting back against the big interests and making clear the important reasons why GA airports should continue to thrive. One airport that is under threat of closure is San Jose’s Reid-Hillview, a familiar site for many pilots throughout the country. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors wants the airport to close by 2031 and has stopped accepting federal funding for the airport. They look forward to building a new housing development or two, ridding the city of a reliever airport for the congestion at San Jose International Airport. Those in the aviation community know how important it is for ReidHillview to continue to thrive. The airport provides a hub during emergencies such as wildfires and earthquakes, is home to San Jose State University’s aviation department, and is home to local businesses that employ workers in Santa Clara County. Trade Winds is the main FBO at Reid-Hillview, and its owner, Walt Gyger, often speaks out on behalf of the airport community and the other businesses there. He has been battling misconceptions for the past several years all while running a busy FBO operation. At this year’s most recent ReidHillview Airport Day, In Flight USA had the opportunity to interview Gyger and learn more about what is happening and what is being done to fight back. We also learned more about his business and how much it contributes to the local general aviation community. During this interview, we learned some ways that the local public could take action to prevent the closure of this important site for GA. In Flight USA: Tell me about Trade Winds? How old is the business and how long have you been at Reid-Hillview? Walt Gyger: Trade Winds goes back to 1988. We started at San Jose

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International. Around 1998, San Jose International decided that they were going to redevelop the area where we were. They suggested we move over to Reid-Hillview. We took their suggestion. At first, we lost a lot of customers because newcomers just weren’t finding us anymore. This airport was not well known at that time, as it was not near a major freeway like International. We had to kind of redevelop our business to be successful here in the late ‘90s. The ‘90s and 2000s were a time of great building and success here at Reid-Hillview. IF USA: What services do you offer besides flight training? WG: We are mainly a Cessna-affiliated flight school, but we also do maintenance of our own airplanes and other people’s airplanes. We are also an aircraft dealership, and we buy and sell airplanes. The goal is to make some pilots happy by helping them to own their own airplanes. IF USA: I understand that the airport is under threat of closure. Tell me how that negatively impacts you and the local community here. WG: There are two sides to that story. The first side is that the people who want to close the airport, promise the community what they will eventually have in the airport’s place. I am not quite sure what they would do with the land that would benefit the community around here. IF USA: They say they want to build apartments. WG: Yes, but how will that benefit the community? Building more apartments is going to lead to a lot more traffic and congestion. The people who already live here should feel fortunate that there is an airport here because the traffic is less than what it could be. These roads are already congested, and building more apartments here will lead to more water and electricity usage as well as more stress on sanitation systems. The other big problem with closing ReidHillview is that it serves as a reliever airport for San Jose International. We don’t want the smaller planes going to San Jose International because it complicates traffic for the bigger planes and affects their building plans. The city of San Jose is in Continued on Page 16

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Continued from Page 14 the process of building up San Jose International Airport. If the county closes down this airport, they will have to find a home for all 600-plus aircraft that call Reid-Hillview home, and that place cannot be San Jose International. IF USA: They keep suggesting that Reid-Hillview merge with San Martin Airport, which is down the highway. Why wouldn’t that work? WG: For one, San Martin is just too far away. Also, the infrastructure at San Martin is very small and likely would not be able to handle the traffic and operations that we have here at Reid-Hillview. The county would have to invest in improving the runways, infrastructure, and buildings at San Martin. They refused to do that, and the airport association at San Martin does not want to add any more traffic. It is a noise-sensitive community that is agricultural in nature. They are supporting us to not close this airport. IF USA: What are some other important reasons why the airport should continue to thrive? WG: One of the major tenants here at Reid-Hillview is San Jose State University. SJSU has a very successful aviation program. This program helps young adults to become airline pilots. They train them all the way through. As you know, the industry needs more airline pilots. Every year, pilots retire, and they’re not coming back. In the flight school business, it is not uncommon to lose CFIs to the airlines. Becoming an instructor is actually a common way to build up hours to get a job with the airlines. Now that the industry is getting back on its feet after the pandemic, we need more supply all the way around. SJSU’s program is considerably more affordable than say Embry-Riddle or some other private universities. This is a program for kids in the neighborhood here. It is a great opportunity for them to find a good paying job. There are also many youth programs such as the Young Eagles and Civil Air Patrol that can serve kids in this neighborhood. IF USA: That’s an excellent point. WG: To elaborate more on the future of this airport, this place can become a transportation hub. With more business jets coming into the area, this can be a center where planes can get passengers to their places of business in Silicon Valley. But nobody wants to invest in such an endeavor when the airport is under threat of closure. So what the supervisors have been doing very successfully is downplaying the importance of the airport. This makes it hard to invest in your business when you don’t

know what the next several years will hold. We keep trying to paint a picture for the supervisors of what the airport could be in the new era of transportation. With more electric aircraft coming into the picture, there is a lot that can be done here. It is unfortunate that they don’t share the vision. IF USA: I heard the big announcement from GAMI at Oshkosh about the unleaded fuel. You are one of the first GA airports to implement that. How has that been going for you? WG: It does not change the way we do things all that much. We switched to UL 94 (94 unleaded). That does not make a difference. There are a lot more airports in the Midwest who have already made the switch. This is because they are closer to Swift Fuels, which is based in Indiana. There are some logistical issues getting that fuel to California. California is a lot stricter on trucking and transportation. If you bring a fuel truck from Indiana to California, you have to make sure that you are within California laws as far as fuel emissions go. We plan to stabilize this transportation with rail tankers. There is also a trucking company in Fremont that can bring us the fuel. Many of the airports around here, including Palo Alto and Watsonville, are working on bringing unleaded fuel to their airports. IF USA: What action items do you have for airport supporters? What can we do to save the airport? WG: I think we need a lot more people to demonstrate to the supervisors about their own experiences with the airport. They need to convey to them what they envision for the airport’s future. We have been doing this for years now, and we need more people to step up. IF USA: Is there anything else you would like for people to know? WG: Yes, we are not going to give up. IF USA: I recently read that the San Jose Fire Department denied that ReidHillview was a critical spot for emergency operations. Can you clear that up? WG: Last year when we had wildfires, Cal Fire had a number of helicopters here that were used to fight those fires. Many people don’t see a need for this airport and do not care what happens to it. The opponents deliberately play down the importance of the airport in particular situations. We have the DART, which is the Disaster Airlift Response Team. That is a statewide organization that airlifts disaster victims to safety. They fly to areas that would not be easy to access otherwise. IF USA: Thank you! Continued on Page 17

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Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs U.S. Air Force promotions are significant moments in every Airman’s career, but for Brig. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers, Jr., Air Force Medical Service Manpower, Personnel and Resources director, his promotion also means continuing in the Flowers family business. On Sept. 7, Flowers, Jr. was pinned with his current rank by retired Maj. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers, Sr., who is the longestserving Airman in U.S. Air Force history. “Having my father pin on my rank here at the Air Force Memorial means a lot because last time we were here, we were taking photos when my father retired,” Flowers, Jr. said. “This is where he ended his career in 2012 and here is where I am taking on a new role.” Flowers, Sr. has been to every single one of his son’s promotions. And while it is often the case that Airmen are inspired to serve by close family members, few can say they can call upon a general officer for advice at any time. Especially one who had served for more than 46 years, started his Air Force career as an enlisted

(Courtesy U.S. Air Force) supply warehouseman at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota, and retired as the deputy assistant secretary for budget in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller. “Every assignment or challenge I have faced, I would think, ‘What would dad say or what would he do in this situation?’” Flowers, Jr. said. “His guidance has been my ‘True North’ compass in many of the decisions I have made, and he still remains my confidant when I am faced with a tough decision. I am just blessed to have him as that resource. Sometimes I feel I am at an unfair advantage to have someone like my father with his legacy to call when I need advice.” Flowers, Sr. has seen the Air Force change significantly since he enlisted as a 17-year-old in 1965. “I have seen the Air Force grow tremendously,” Flowers, Sr. said. “I started off as an airman basic, making $97 a month. Now, Airmen make as much as lieutenants did when I started. The capabilities I see in the Air Force today is amazing. It is as if we started with a cart and buggy when comparContinued on Page 20

Reid-Hillview Airport Continued from Page 16 After this interview, Gyger added that the EAA Young Eagles program is very active at Reid-Hillview. At last year’s Airport Day, several hundred neighborhood students signed up to take a Young Eagles Flight. This year’s Airport Day was on Aug. 28, 2021. Close to a thousand people attended, many of them youth. A local band played while food trucks spread across the airfield. While the Santa Clara County Board of

Supervisors cites Reid-Hillview as a threat to racial equality, it should be noted that many of the attendees were people of color. Do your part to help save ReidHillview and the many services it provides to the public and local flying community. For more information, visit savereidhillview.org where you can volunteer, donate, or take action to deliver your message to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.

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flight training. The bill also provides coverage for obtaining a private pilot license when it is incorporated into the requirements of a professional flight training program. Additionally, the section provides flexibility to public schools in allowing them to contract for flight training, which in turn makes aviation training more available to interested veterans. We support the need for improved fiscal responsibility by the government

and strongly support tightening the existing regulations of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to curb abuses by a minority of flight schools affiliated with collegiate degree programs. However, despite these positive improvements, we cannot support this bill as written. Unlike how other degree programs at public colleges or universities are treated, the bill caps payments for flight training programs which unfairly impacts

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The Planes of Fame Air Museum has on Sept. 21 announced that its 2021 Airshow, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, at the Chino Airport has been cancelled. “After losing the 2020 Airshow due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we were looking forward to presenting this year’s

show,” commented Museum president Steve Hinton. “But the difficult decision was made to cancel this year’s event. We hope 2022 will be a different story.” This decision was made after careful deliberation and discussion. Logistical issues and rising operational costs associated with conducting a large-scale event, as

well as the continuing challenges related to the pandemic, have led to this cancellation. Continued on Page 21 The Planes of Fame Airshow, at Chino, Calif., is cancelled for this year but hopes to be back in 2022. (Courtesy Planes of Fame)

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Continued from Page 17 ing to what we have today.” Following in his father’s footsteps, Flowers, Jr. was compelled to serve his nation. Instead of working for a civilian hospital, Flowers, Jr. opted to commission into the U.S. Air Force’s Medical Service Corps. He graduated Commissioned Officer Training School in 1997. Since then, he held positions at squadron and at headquarters levels. In addition to serving in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, he also served as the command surgeon for Space Operations Command prior to his current role. During his promotion ceremony, Flowers, Jr. reflected over his 24-year career, recognizing and thanking those who have helped him get to this point, including AFMS leadership, both past and present.

He also recognized how much his father has impacted him as an Airman and leader. “I first want to recognize Maj. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers, aka dad…. The Air Force embodies Al Flowers and our family,” Flowers, Jr. said. “I was born in Wilford Hall carrying a [common access card] in my hand … and I am proud to stand here as a member of a legacy and heritage to serve this great nation. I am the keeper of the family business and I am minding the family store.” This family legacy is furthered by the fact that Flowers, Sr. is also the longestserving African American service member in Department of Defense history. Throughout his career, Flowers, Sr. has come to understand exactly how diversity serves to strengthen the Air Force.

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“Diversity, inclusion and equity makes us all better, but equity is something we don’t talk a lot about, but I try to stress its importance,” Flowers, Sr. said. “It’s great to be diverse, it’s great to be included, but if there is no equity, you’re still not at the table. We ought to strive to make as much investment in hiring qualified people regardless of what they look like, and not be afraid of diversity.” For Flowers, Jr., fostering diversity and inclusion will continue to be key to his current position and leadership role. “I have great gratitude and praise for the senior minorities in the AFMS,” Flowers, Jr. said. “For me, in addition to diversity, there is inclusion and belonging. I hope to play a pivotal role in supporting that and continue to serve my

Airmen and Guardians in this new role.” As Flowers, Jr. takes on a new rank and leadership position, the Air Force family tradition continues with his two sons who also have military career aspirations, with one son at the U.S. Air Force Academy and another at Texas A&M. During Flowers Jr.’s promotion ceremony, his father reminded him of what it means to pin on the brigadier general rank and to be a leader in the U.S. military, imparting his own servant leadership style. “This promotion to general officer is important and you know it’s not about you,” Flowers, Sr. said. “You know that well. It is about the Air Force’s and the nation’s confidence in you and your ability to lead and accomplish the mission with our sons and daughters.”

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Editorial: Texas Patriots Continued from Page 8 tion… The No. 1 British Flying Training School… that turned out 2,200 British and, after the U.S. entered the war, American pilots from 1941-1945. Taught by civilian instructors, the cadets received primary through advanced instruction, including instrument and night flying. It really wasn’t an invasion… more like an adoption. With more than 10,500 residents in 1941, southern hospitality was extended to the homesick teenagers (some cadets were as young as 16!). Local families welcomed the young men, brought them home for Sunday dinner after church, wrote their families and translated mystifying Texas expressions. Relationships have continued through several generations to the present time. Once again, there is a great museum to visit in Terrel, The No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum. Check out www.bftsmuseum.org. This writer has spent a lot of time in Texas, training students and enjoying the incredible hospitality. With any luck, I

hope to make it down to the show, just a short trip in the Cherokee 235 now in use. Maybe I will see you there. But just one more thing, perhaps not known by even the show management. All private and commercial pilots that have obtained their certificates in the last ten to 12 years know all about Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD). Yep, it is a star of the FAA written exams, which feature the Dallas Class B airspace and specifically Dallas Executive in many test questions. Oh yes, how did they get the letters “RBD” for Dallas Executive? The airport’s original name was “Redbird.” Be sure to pull up the Fly-Way chart for Dallas/Fort Worth in your electronic flight bag or flip over the Dallas Terminal Area chart for details on how to easily fly under Class B airspace, reducing the need to mix it up with the big guys. There will be a show NOTAM issued, so check out the details. Finally, be sure to wear or bring something in red, white and blue … you will feel naked without it!

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their kind. At the heart of the collection are the warbirds of the Second World War. These include aircraft from all sides of the battlefield. They also have aircraft from the jet age with examples from the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and several important test aircraft of the period. Throughout the year, many of the flying aircraft depart the museum to participate in airshows, military base open houses, various public events, or are engaged in the making of film and television productions. To learn more about the Planes of Fame museum, visit https://planesoffame .org/. The Chino location is at 14998 Cal Aero Drive in Chino, California (tel. 909/597-3722) and is open Wed. through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Arizona location is at 755 Mustang Way, WilliamsValle, Arizona (tel. 928-634-1000) but is currently closed. Check the website for updates on this location.

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Continued from Page 21 but we just took ownership of a Mooney M20. It’s kind of old and has a little patina to it but you can put the boys in it and last weekend I went flying with them and they were fighting over who could sit in the front seat. I’m not sure there are words for the affect that had on me. That’s kind of embarrassing for a guy who is supposed to be talking about being a bad-ass test pilot. IF USA: No, that’s a great answer. With the pilot shortage, we probably need more test pilots, as well. What advice can you give to a student interested in test flying? ES: Test flying has always had the problem of looking very sexy on the outside but being a lot of hard technical work on the inside. So now as we move from experimental test flights of the 1950s and 60s and with new critters coming out or like when I was working on Spaceship 1 and Spaceship 2 as a test pilot with all the reversible flight controls flying rocket-powered airplanes – totally amazing – to now moving into more autonomous systems in electric vertical takeoff. The role of the test pilot is more uncertain than it has ever been. Of course we all followed the movie, The Right Stuff, 50 years ago and that dynamic was played out, as well. The joke is that the pilot needs a window even though he cannot fly the

In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years rocket ship. I think the most important thing is that if you’re thinking about getting into test flying, to be a valuable test pilot you have to have a deep technical understanding of the vehicle that is being tested. So rather than pursing Right Stuff, Chuck Yeager, I’m the god of all aviation, it’s about a deep technical understanding in the vehicle combined with the hands and feet required to put the airplane where it needs to be and to get the required data. So what that probably means is a long-term relationship with a product line. In most cases, you’re going to be a single-engine reset guy in Part 23, or you’re going to be a front line fighter guy, or in our case a weird-engineer-challenges guy or certification guy. What’s nice about that is that if you step back, instead of looking at it as being a challenge trying to predict where the market is going to go and developing yourself for an unknown future, instead you can focus on what really interests you technically and getting really smart on that and let the market come to you. The other thing that I think is really important is as a test pilot people really focus on the risk appetite. And, the natural risk appetite reduction with age. So if you go and pull 24-year-olds with 250 hours on a CPL, a commercial pilot’s license, and ask them if they’d be interesting in doing some high-risk flying with a huge payoff, whether in cash or prestige, you’re going

to get a lot more yeses than if you ask a 45year-old. Unfortunately, for that reason 24year-old test pilots aren’t that valuable and 45-year-old test pilots are. What that means is that if you want to be in the test pilot world and you’re 24, you’re going to have to wait. But that means you’re going to have more time to develop those deep technical skills. IF USA: What kind of skills do you need? What kind of education did you get? ES: My education is mechanical engineering and I worked for Burt Rutan for 10 years doing research and development aircraft. If I was going to take it from a broader sense, I would simplify the answer to design, build and test. Design is the engineering side. Its understanding first principles (science) that adds up to how this idea is going to work. The build phase is how to lay composite, how cylinders fail, how gear boxes fail, how you repair them, whether or not it is significant enough, and then there’s the test phase, which is understanding not only how to operate the airplane but how to put it in the place where the engineer needs it to be to understand it. The problem with that answer – with the design, build test answer – is that the actual, most important skill set of the test pilot is not the ability to understand those things but the ability to communicate those things with the smart peo-

October 2021 ple in each of those skill sets. So the most common argument I have is with the owner or the finance guy or the schedule guy who is trying to convince me that we need to take unnecessary risks because we’re going to run out of money or we have a milestone, or, or, or… And you can’t talk to a finance guy like you talk to an engineer. Then they’ll bring in the engineer in and he’ll tell you why he thinks it safe. He’s going to use engineering jargon. Now we have to talk like an engineer. Now we have to install something on the airplane and we have to go talk to the fabricator or mechanic down on the floor. It’s that communication skill that is not natural for engineers that is absolutely critical to being a test pilot. IF USA: That is really good advice. Thank you so much. We appreciate your time and wish you continued success in your career. Editor’s Note: To learn more about Method Seven, visit the company website at https://methodseven.com. To learn more about the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP) Scholarship Foundation visit www.setp.org or https://www.setp.org/ foundation/scholarship-foundation/. Lastly, you can find dynamic videos featuring Elliot Seguin on YouTube.

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The Switchblade flying sports car is classified as a motorcycle by the U.S. Department of Transportation, but the Samson Sky team likes to call it a flying sports car because of its high performance. (Courtesy Samson Sky) Switchblade available with left-drive or right-drive controls to satisfy people wherever they live,” he added. NASA recently released a white paper indicating that Regional Air Mobility (inter-city trips of up to 500 miles) would become the next great advancement in transportation, well ahead of Urban Air Mobility (city-wide air taxi), which has a much longer development timeline. Vehicles such as the Switchblade and the Dutch PAL-V will enable people to park their flying cars in their garage and drive them to the nearest airport, which in the U.S. is typically within 15 minutes of where most people live. The Switchblade vehicle transitions from road to air in roughly three minutes, after which you are free to fly to the airport nearest your destination and drive the last few miles, all in the same vehicle – shaving up to 65 percent off your travel time. The Switchblade flying sports car is classified as a motorcycle by the U.S. Department of Transportation, but the Samson Sky team likes to call it a flying sports car because of its high performance. The engine is a supercharged, lightweight 200 hp liquid-cooled 3-cylinder that is capable of 0-60 in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 125+ mph. In the air it is designed to cruise at 160 mph, with a top speed of up to 190 mph and a range of 500 miles. Using Road & Track’s slalom testing parameters, the Ground Test Vehicle outperformed everything in its wheelbase per Road & Track’s historical data base. For more information about the Switchblade and to follow its progress to launch, visit www.SamsonSky.com.

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n Flight USA had the pleasure of speaking with Lee Budde, founder and owner of Airforms, Inc. located in Wasilla, Alaska. While many pilots and aircraft owners don’t think about baffles all too often, they are at the heart of Airforms, along with many other small aircraft parts. Airforms keeps fleets of aircraft flying! IF USA: Tell me a little about Airforms and what you do? Lee Budde: Airforms was founded in 1998 and we started out building PA 18 fuselages. We got PMA (Parts Manufacturing Authority) from the FAA and built SuperCub parts and STCs, and innovations. We (eventually) sold that part of the business and then focused on engine baffles, which nobody was making, so I pretty much have the world market on that. It’s kind of an overlooked product that people don’t think about. People get a new engine and then go to put the ratty old baffles on and that’s not good enough. We try and keep them in stock. Besides the engine baffle line, which we have for more than 60 airplanes, we now have about 5,000 part numbers in the system. Then there is the Cessna Caravan line and that’s typically STCs that fix something that needed improvement, so that keeps that line going. And then there are a few miscellaneous things… we’ve got a number of Casa 212 parts that solve a lot of issues and keep that line going. IF USA: What do baffles do? LB: They direct the air over the cooling fins so that the engine cools properly. Almost all airplane engines are aircooled and it’s an intricate set of sheet metal pieces that make all the complex fit

issues work so the air enters the front of the cowling correctly, passes through the cylinders and out through the bottom of the cowling. If there are issues or problems, you can get overheating or overcooling in different parts of the engine. It’s critical and often overlooked. IF USA: Do you make them for all aircraft, large and small, or do you have a certain type you focus on? LB: There are about 60 different types of aircraft that we make them for; certainly not for all aircraft, but basically we cover the ones that regularly need them. There are some airplanes, not very many, that don’t need them but all the Cessna line and most of the Piper line do, and we have a large selection of parts. IF USA: Is this a factory in Alaska or do you have them made elsewhere and then sell them LB: Oh no, I build them all here in Alaska. We have a CNC sheet metal shop with computerized, numerically controlled equipment, some of which is state-of-theart. They are very precisely made on that equipment. There is oversight by the FAA. We work closely with the FAA. We get our FAA approvals in Alaska. We build the baffles here, all of them, 100 percent. IF USA: How many employees do you have? LB: We have 10 employees IF USA: You’ve been in aviation a long time, but how long have you been doing this? LB: I grew up on a runway as a kid on a farm. I soloed on my 16th birthday. I got to Alaska when I was 18. I bought an airplane the next year and flew for a living. Then as things evolved – I did bush-type flying – I wanted to build airplane parts. I worked with the FAA and got my PMA license. I started building up

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the business and originally did all the work myself. I drew the drawings and did the liaison with the FAA. I did the sales and kept adding employees. I got to where I had about 20 employees and then sold the SuperCub line off and focused on the baffles and things that can be built with automated equipment. IF USA: How long have you been doing this? LB: 1998 until now but I’ve been in aviation all along. I hold an A&P mechanic license, commercial pilot ratings and flight instructor. The actual business has been since 1998 until now. IF USA: What’s your favorite kind of aircraft to fly? LB: Well, taildraggers and float planes. That’s the Alaska thing! I have a few aircraft and I also fly gliders (and they don’t need baffles). IF USA: Does you company do work for commercial planes? LB: No, not big commercial airplanes but we do have parts for a number of smaller commercially used airplanes, like twins and Part 135 Air Taxi aircraft. IF USA: Is there any advice for pilots and aircraft owners to protect baffles and how long do they last? LB: It varies, depending on use and how they were installed. If they were installed with tension in them, it will make them crack sooner. It is really determined by use. If an airplane is rarely used, the baffles will last forever. But the main thing about the baffles is to give them some attention. You can usually tell from visual inspection if something is going on. If you want to do it properly, you will do a check by putting a light behind them in a dark hangar and look inside to see if there are any light leaks. Attention and TLC makes them work a

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Airforms, Inc. located in Wasilla, Alaska, is where Lee Budde and his team manufacture baffles, the often neglected aircraft part that lies at the heart of this business. (Courtesy Airforms, Inc.) lot better. IF USA: There could be serious dangers if they are not working or installed properly. Can you address that? LB: It’s not usually a catastrophic kind of danger but a danger of overheating a portion of the engine and then having to do a premature overhaul. IF USA: Is there any thing you’d like to add? LB: The mission of Airforms is to supply parts for airplanes that aren’t otherwise being covered. The mission of PMA is to fill in the gaps that manufacturers leave, so we do that in order to keep the fleets flying. Sometimes airplanes are orphaned and there is not a source of parts for them. What’s interesting is that about 30 percent of all aircraft parts, including the transport category of aircraft, are built under part manufacturing authority. IF USA: Thank you so much. To learn more about Airforms, visit their website at www.airforms.biz. They ship at competitive rates throughout the world.

SAN DIEGO AIR & SPACE MUSEUM TO BEGIN OFFERING PRIVATE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL PROGRAM The Nine-Week Course Prepares Attendees to Take the Written Examination for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Private Pilot Certificate

The San Diego Air & Space Museum is not just a place to see aircraft: now you can learn what it takes to fly them too! Enrollment has begun for a Private Pilot Ground School program at the Museum’s location in Balboa Park, with classes beginning in October 2021. The nine-week course prepares attendees to take the written examination for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Private Pilot certificate. Students can take the course either prior to or in

conjunction with their own outside flight training. Classes are held in the Museum’s state-of-the-art Education Center. Experienced Museum educators and FAA certified Advanced Ground Instructors present the course using the King Schools’ FAA-approved materials, augmented with “special touches” unique to the Museum, including hands-on applications of lesson objectives. The curriculum material for the

Museum’s course is centered on the most current courseware from King Schools, Inc. in San Diego. John and Martha King, co-founders and co-owners of King Schools, are widely known within the aviation industry. Roughly half the people who have earned their private pilot certificates in the United States in the last several years have trained with the Kings’ video and computer media. “Our Ground School is very basic Continued on Page 32

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PUMPING UP BUSINESS AND AVIATION: AN INTERVIEW ED BOLEN OF NBAA

By Annamarie Buonocore

In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years

viation is made up of organizations that come together for the greater good. These organizations represent the interests of pilots, aviation enthusiasts, aviation business owners, and employees in the air, on the ground, and in the workplace. One organization that is working diligently to improve aviation and how it is used in the business world is NBAA (The National Business Aviation Association). This organization is bringing new talent into the industry and is advocating for the use of business aircraft to improve commerce worldwide. NBAA was involved in this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and is working on its own convention for Oct. of 2021. This year, In Flight USA was fortunate to have a discussion with Ed Bolen, President and CEO of NBAA. Bolen has been in the industry for decades and has been a prominent aviation industry leader as head of NBAA. Here are some of the highlights of our conversation with Bolen, and we look forward to seeing you this month at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas! In Flight USA: How long have you been with NBAA? Ed Bolen: I started with NBAA in 2004. I started three weeks before the NBAA annual convention in Las Vegas. It was kind of a whirlwind at the start, and it has been a wonderful ride all the way through. IF USA: What are your goals as the leader of this organization? EB: NBAA’s mission is to foster an environment that enables business aviation to thrive in the United States and around the world. So, we look at anything and say, ‘If we accomplish that, how will it help our industry?’ ‘If something unfortunate happens, how will it hurt our industry?’ We develop our priorities around those two questions. One of the key things that we always recognize is that it’s important for the public to understand what business aviation really is about. Companies that need-

ed general aviation aircraft to get people and products where they needed to go created NBAA nearly 75 years ago. For us, it has been about on-demand mobility. Companies have been achieving this goal with airplanes and helicopters. The industry has been getting people where they need to be when they need to be there. In the process, it has created jobs, fostered economic development, and has helped companies be efficient and productive. Business aviation has also supported numerous humanitarian activities, such as flying cancer patients to treatment centers and reuniting combat veterans with their families. We want people to see that business aviation gets people where they need to go, and we want them to see how it benefits the economy and society as a whole. IF USA: What are some notable companies in your organization? EB: We have more than 10,000 companies of all sizes that we represent every business imaginable: construction, retail, medical, manufacturing, etc. All of these companies are enormously diverse, but they have one thing in common: They rely on aviation to meet at least some of their transportation needs. Whether they’re manufacturing windows in Iowa or metal products in Minnesota, they depend on business aviation to gain access to the global marketplace. IF USA: What are your plans for the remainder of this year? EB: This year our big event – NBAA-BACE – is taking place in Las Vegas Oct. 12, 13, and 14. It will be an absolute celebration of all things business aviation. Business aviation is everything from large companies operating international flights to small companies operating piston-powered aircraft or helicopters. Business aviation is an enormously broad industry that is all about getting people where they need to be when they need to be there. Our convention will be a celebration of technology and innovation. We will focus on key issues like workforce development, sustainability, and security. Products and services that

impact all of those things will be on display. It will be a high-energy event that I think people will be glad they had the opportunity to attend and experience. IF USA: What is the job market looking like post-pandemic? EB: It’s interesting. Early in 2020 before we all understood Covid, everybody recognized that there were real challenges on the workforce front. We needed pilots, technicians, and others to come into the industry so we could attract and retain the best and the brightest. Then the pandemic hit, and it felt like the bottom kind of fell out. Commercial airlines laid off thousands of pilots, and flight hours were down across the board. But in less than a year, everything has rebounded. We are back where we were, recognizing the importance of developing a pipeline of talent. The importance of reaching out and bringing in people who are underrepresented in our industry today is a top priority. We want to reach out to schools and work with a whole new generation of people coming into the industry. IF USA: Do you recommend anything for people who want to find jobs in aviation? EB: We hope that they will interact

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Henderson Executive Airport (HND) – host of the NBAA-BACE outdoor aircraft display – is ready for pilots, planes and guests Oct. 12-14. (Courtesy NBAA) with NBAA. We have student memberships available, and we try to hold events that welcome students. At our NBAABACE convention in October, we’ll have a Student Day where we can bring young people in and prepare them for the job market and the multitude of opportunities available in business aviation. We encourage them to network in our industry and find scholarships, internships, and mentors to help them along the way. IF USA: Thank You, Ed, for your time and this insightful interview. In Flight USA looks forward to seeing you at NBAA’s BACE! For more information, visit www.nbaa.org.

FAA to Implement Revised Procedures in Las Vegas Area for NBAA-BACE

The FAA is implementing revised procedures in the Las Vegas area Oct. 8-14 to enhance safety and minimize air traffic delays in anticipation of a large increase in aircraft movements during the 2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). The special air traffic procedures will affect operations at Henderson Executive Airport (HND) – host of the NBAA-BACE outdoor aircraft display – North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). Read the FAA’s Notice to Airmen at https://www.faa.gov/air_ traffic/publications/domesticnotices/dom21030_sp.html. To help mitigate compacted departure demand at HND and LAS, the FAA recommends operators register their intended departure time at www.pacer.aero. This information does not constitute a slot time, the FAA notes. HND requires reservations for all parking, drop off and pick-up Oct. 8-14, and airport management may ask arrivals without prior parking arrangements to depart if parking areas reach capacity. For reservations, operators may call the HND FBO at 702-261-4800.

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y travel plans are still on hold. But I’ve been very busy at home. My upcoming cookbook should be on the shelves in approximately one month. Folks who have read it have submitted glowing reviews. The book is in two parts. Part one is a discourse on lawyers and the law as it applies to everyday life. In that section, I suggest how folks can travel through life without ever having to hire a lawyer. And if they do need a lawyer, I provide tips on how to face legal problems with as little pain and expense as possible. The title of the book is Cookbook For People Who Hate Lawyers. I feel confident that, after reading the book, the reader will love his/her kitchen and will love lawyers. Here are a few of my treasured recipes.

Shrimp Egg Foo Young and Fried Rice

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As you prepare this dish, your entire house will take on the fragrance of your favorite Chinese restaurant. I suggest preparing the rice and sauce before you cook the egg foo young. Once the batter is mixed for the egg foo young, it takes only a few minutes to make the patties. Vegetable Fried Rice Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, divided 2 eggs, beaten 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1 small white onion, diced 1/2 cup frozen peas 3 cloves garlic, minced salt and black pepper 1 1/2 cups long grain rice 1 bunch scallions, sliced 3-4 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste 2 teaspoons oyster sauce (optional) 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or Italian parsley

Method: Cook rice ahead of time. Please in fridge and cool for at least 2 hours. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a large wok or sauté pan over medium-high heat until melted. Add eggs and cook until scrambled. Remove egg, and set aside. Add an additional 1 tablespoon butter to the pan and heat until melted. Add carrots, onion, peas and garlic, and season with a generous pinch of kosher salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onion and carrots are soft. Increase heat to high, add in the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter, and stir until melted. Immediately add the rice, green onions, soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using), and stir until combined. Continue sautéing for an additional 3 minutes to fry the rice, stirring occasionally. Add the eggs and stir to combine. Stir in cilantro or parsley. Remove pan from heat and stir in the sesame oil until combined. Taste and season with extra soy sauce, if desired.

Egg Mixture 4 eggs 8 ounces bean sprouts 1 cup cooked small shrimp 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Sauce 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 3 cups chicken stock 3 teaspoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce ½ teaspoon sesame oil ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ cup cornstarch Egg Patties: Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. In a skillet or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Scoop about ½ cup of egg mixture. It’s best to tighten the ingredients together and form patties with your hands. Place about 2 or 3 patties at a time in the skillet. Pat down slightly. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip the patties with a spatula and fry on the other side. It may be necessary to add more oil. Makes about 7 patties. Sauce: In a heavy saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-low heat.

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Add flour and mix into the oil. Cook until you have a light roux, about 20 seconds. Stir in turmeric, oyster sauce, garlic powder and onion powder. Stir for 10 seconds, then add chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil and pepper. Mix the cornstarch with ¼ cup of water or chicken stock to make a slurry. Bring the sauce to a boil, then slowly add the cornstarch mixture and stir until it reaches a gravy consistency. Add more soy sauce and/or pepper if desired.

Fabe’s Incredible Beef & Barley (Or Potatoes) Stew

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Lovers of comfort food and a yearning for old fashion beef stew like grandma used to make will love this version. Ingredients: 1 4-pound chuck roast cut into 1-1/2” cubes 4 anchovy filets 1- 6-ounce can tomato paste 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 large onions, chopped 3 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 celery stalks, cut into ½-inch pieces 1/2 pound mushrooms, halved 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon thyme or 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 teaspoon ground oregano 1 teaspoon each onion powder & garlic powder 2 bay leaves 1 15-ounce can whole tomatoes, roughly chopped with their juice 1/2 cup dry red wine 4-6 cups beef stock (start with 4) 2 cups pearl barley or 6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered (or both) 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley

Stuart J. Faber and Aunt Bea Roux: 3 tablespoons flour & 3 tablespoons butter, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, pinch sugar Method: Use a large, heavy Dutch oven. In batches, brown beef chunks in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat on all sides-about 10 minutes per batch. Season with salt, pepper & thyme while browning. Lower heat if bottom of pot begins to scorch. Remove beef and set aside. Add 1 more tablespoon of olive oil. Add carrots, celery, onion, bell peppers and cook just until they begin to brown. Mix anchovy filets, tomato paste and garlic together. Add to the pot and stir for 1 minute. Add wine and scrape brown bits from bottom of pot to deglaze and add flavor. Cook until wine has almost evaporated. Add bay leaves, chopped tomatoes and their juice, mushrooms, beef stock, and meat. Add soy sauce and Worcestershire. Add enough stock to cover everything with 1 inch of liquid. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, onion, garlic & sugar. Add barley and/or potatoes 1 hour before stew is done. Cook until meat is very tender (about 1 1/2 hours and barley is fully cooked (about 1 hour)-about 2 1/2 hours total. Do not overcook barley. Check occasionally and add more stock or water if necessary. Five minutes before done, add peas and parsley. Skim off excess fat, if any. If you want a thicker sauce, make a roux by carefully mixing flour and butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until fully combined and the roux turns to a dark blonde color. Don’t walk away while the roux is cooking. Bring the liquid in the pot to a boil, then add some roux and stir. Add as much as needed for desired thickness. This stew is better if refrigerated overnight before serving.

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Ingredients: 3 large eggs 3/4 cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 3/4 cup milk 3/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 medium golden delicious or Granny Smith apple 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar ¼ teaspoon cinnamon pinch ground nutmeg lemon juice & powdered sugar Method: Heat oven to 425°F. In a medium bowl, beat eggs slightly with a whisk. Add milk, flour and salt. Beat until combined. Do not overbeat. Set aside. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon

and nutmeg. Set aside. Peel apple and slice thinly. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon lemon juice over apples. Set aside. Place butter in a deep 9” pie pan. Place pan in oven until butter melts. Remove pie pan, brush butter up the sides of the pan. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture evenly over the bottom of the pan. Slightly mix into the butter. Place the apple slices in one layer over brown sugar mixture. Turn apple slices over so that both sides are coated with brown sugar. Pour flour batter evenly over apples. Be sure that batter covers the entire pan. I transfer batter to a measuring cup before pouring. It makes it easier to pour an even layer of the batter. Bake 30-35 minutes until puffy and deep golden brown. Sprinkle with more lemon juice and powdered sugar.You can cut slices of the pancake like a pie, or you loosen the edges of pancake and turn upside down onto heatproof plate. Serve immediately.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

This is a fabulous one-pot meal. Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken 8 corn tortillas 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt

(Courtesy Stuart J. Faber)

1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 teaspoons cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano 1 bay leaf 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1-2 tablespoons chopped jalapeño 1 5-oz. can tomato paste 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 15-oz. can corn 1 15-oz can black beans 1 14.5-oz. can whole tomatoes 5 cups chicken stock 1 lime, juiced 3/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped 1 bunch scallions, chopped

October 2021 Method: Cut chicken into 1/4-inch strips. Cut tortillas into 2-inch strips. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven. Place tortilla chips in oil, cook for 1 minute or until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel. Add tomatoes and tomato paste to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture reaches the consistency of oatmeal. Add one more tablespoon of oil. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper and paprika. Cook and keep stirring until pink disappears-about 2 minutes. Remove and place on cutting board. Cut into shreds. Add onions, jalapeno and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 1 minute, then add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the bay leaf, cumin, coriander, oregano, chili powder, paprika and cayenne and mix well. Add the black beans and corn and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato mixture and stir well. Add the chicken stock and mix well. Add shredded chicken. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add lime juice in 1 teaspoon increments. Check seasoning. Add cilantro and scallions, stir and cook for 1 minute. Add tortilla strips and cook for one minute. Remove bay leaf. Serve with shredded cheese, tortilla chips or avocado. Enjoy!

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xtra! Extra! Zara Rutherford, a 19year-old Belgian-British teenager is attempting to be the youngest female to fly around the world solo in a microlight; she departed from Belgium on August 18. This kind, and determined young lady is on a mission to inspire young women and girls to go after their dreams – even if those dreams fall within historically male-dominated fields. Through her flight around the world, Zara has set out to encourage girls to learn about the field of aviation and aeronautics, while advocating for the study of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), and related fields. Zara’s mission has set off a wave of discovery, introducing the many opportunities the field of aviation holds for girls and boys alike. Her journey is historic. Just like her role models that came before her, Lillian Bland (the first woman to design, build, and fly her own plane in 1910), Bessie Coleman (the first African American and Native American to hold a pilot’s license), Valentina Tereshkova (the first woman to go to space – a Russian cosmonaut in 1963), and Amelia Earhart (the most famous female aviator), Zara Rutherford is destined to inspire! A Rock Star. Inspire: To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. Be authentic. Powerful. Walk the walk. Make a difference. Be Kind. Give back. Pay it forward. Do it well, and remember to keep yourself safe and look after you own; while you keep your head on a swivel, listen to your gut, and focus on your mission. Dream Big! One rule I follow is Rule #3: Look after your own. Just as you would follow the safety instructions of Virgin Atlantic’s crew as they make their pre-flight announcement, “Put your Oxygen mask on first, before helping others with theirs.” Take care of yourself, first. Rule#3.

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Women like Zara Rutherford, Ana Uribe Ruiz, and 14-year-old, Sahej Sethi, a student pilot, and aspiring fighter pilot who has the support, drive, and determination to reach her goals are paving the way, working hard, and bringing awareness to the world of aviation. They inspire me, and I look forward to sharing our collective story.

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Monday, 13 September 2021: 36 hours before Zara’s historic landing at The Palo Alto Airport (PAO), I learned of her incredible story. I received a text from my dear friend Ana Uribe Ruiz, “Come to PAO tomorrow at 9:30 a.m., Zara Rutherford is landing. 19 years old. Youngest female pilot to fly around the world solo. Bring your camera!” Like Zara, my friend Ana inspires me. A pioneer, Latina pilot, author, President of (WAI-SFBA), Jefferson Award winner for Public Service, mom, and wife. Ana’s Mission: To inspire girls to explore aviation and aerospace Industries, learn STEM and its related fields, and fly! Having recently authored a book with other Latina pilots, Latinas in Aviation, which is a collective of 22 Latina pilots who share their stories and insights, Ana and these trailblazing women are carving the way for girls while empowering the next generation to take off and fly. Tuesday, 14 September 2021: With camera in hand, I arrived at the Palo Alto Airport (PAO) at 9 a.m. The evening before I discovered Zara’s site, flyzolo.com. Log on to see Zara’s story first hand, scan her Arrivals Board, and watch her Live Tracking as she makes her historic journey. Hazy weather and smoke from the California fires delayed Zara’s flight throughout the day. Zara is a visual pilot and chose to stay in Mojave for the night. In aviation, VFR are a set of regulations under which a pilot operates an aircraft in weather conditions generally

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Continued from Page 26 training for the beginner or a solid refresher for former pilots,” said Museum educator Ross E. ‘Rossco’ Davis. “We aim to reach new and non-traditional audiences for pilot training – the skeptics, the unsure, and the uninitiated – who might shy away from formal commercial flight schools. We have no planes to rent, no fuel to sell, and no ulterior motives.

We just want more people to learn what it takes to fly!” Classes are planned for a minimum of five students and a maximum of 20. Each class is offered once weekly on Saturdays from 10:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Classes are priced at $269 (or a discounted $249 for Museum members) for the entire eight-session course. Registration begins immediately via the Museum’s website at

clear enough to allow the pilot to see where the aircraft is going. Wednesday, 15 September 2021: 30 minutes before Zara’s historic scheduled landing, I received a text from Ana, “Zara is landing at 10:30 a.m.!” I was at least 20 minutes away. Weather! Sky opened up for her to fly. I grabbed my camera and was on my way! Wednesday morning was beautiful. Amongst the welcome guests were pilots, dignitaries, news media, friends, and aviation enthusiasts alike; waiting together to witness history unfold as Zara’s colorful Shark was soon to arrive. I had a chance to speak with KPIX reporter Max Darrow. I was impressed with him, and inspired by his kindness and interview style. I later asked Max what it was about Zara that inspired him and here is his reply: “While I was impressed by Zara’s drive and determination, I was inspired by her kindness. One of the people who greeted her on the Palo Alto Airport tarmac was a 14-year-old girl who was so excited to be there. Zara smiled, chatted with her, and gave her the grand tour of her plane. After nearly a month of flying, she must be exhausted. She didn’t have to roll out the red carpet for this girl but she did, and did so with a smile. Zara says she wants to inspire more women to go into aviation and STEM fields and to chase their dreams. While in Palo Alto, I watched her do exactly that.” -Max Darrow, KPIX 5 CBS SF-Bay Area As Zara approached the runway, I could see her smiling face through the clear dome as she passed. Her smile was infectious, and her dedication at 19 is unparalleled. I remember when I was 19. I decided to jump out of an airplane on my mom’s birthday. My mom woke up to a birthday note saying, “I went to the Antioch Airport to jump out of an airplane. Don’t wait up. Happy Birthday! Love, Me” Prior to Zara’s arrival, I had the opportunity to speak with a number of people, and was further inspired by a

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KPIX’s Max Darrow interviews Zara Rutherford on the Palo Alto Airport tarmac . (Denise DeGregoire)

Zara Rutherford arrives at the Palo Alto Airport. (Denise DeGregoire)

Sahej Sethi and her father Sunny flew in to see Zara’s arrival. (Denise DeGregoire)

Zara signs an autograph for Sahej. (Denise DeGregoire) father and daughter that flew in from Tracy Municipal. I thought it was fantastic that this 14-year-old girl’s dad flew her in on a Wednesday to meet her newest hero, and experience history being made in Palo Alto, Calif. Lessons Continued on Page 34 Museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and was the first aero-themed Museum to be accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum is located at 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101. The Museum and gift store are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with admissions until 4:30 p.m.

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here is little doubt that you have seen forest fire after fire throughout the west this summer. The dry drought stricken mountain vegetation has proven to be a tinderbox for disaster. It is apparent when you look at the news or see what used to be beautiful blue skies in the west; is now filled with eye and lung irritating smoke and ash. Because of the number of forest fires burning in the west, the air quality as far as Oklahoma and even beyond to the east has made it dangerous, especially for those with respiratory health conditions. Two ways to combat these forest fires are from the ground and air. The firefighters on the ground use the basic tools that have been in existence since man started fighting forest fires. Shovels, scraping tools and chainsaws are used to attack the fire where fire engines can’t access. Where possible, bulldozers do the same job as fire crews but on a more dramatic scale. The idea is to “starve” the fire of vegetation using a line cut through grass, brush and timber scraped down to mineral soil, dirt. Engine crews protect structures and often place 1.5-inch fire hoses over thousands of feet to cool down the fire’s edge. All these different “tools” work in unison to get the fire under control. It is arduous hard work in temperatures many times over 100 degrees on mountain slopes sometimes with treacherous footing.

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The DC 10 air tanker is back in action. (Bob Martinez)

From the air, the battle to contain a forest fire is equally intense and dangerous. Airplanes and helicopters fly in support of the personnel on the fire lines; fighting forest fires is a team effort. When a wildfire (grass, brush, timber) is reported there is no hesitation to send the closest fire resources in hopes of stopping the

Spirit of Flight, Inspire2inspire

Continued from Page 32 everywhere. Cheers to great dads and supporters! I watched closely as Channel 5 KPIX reporter, Max Darrow interviewed Sahej Sethi, a sophomore at Millennium High School in Tracy, student pilot, and member of Northern California Soaring Association’s gliding club. Sahej intends to be a fighter pilot. She and her father, Sunny Swinder, flew in for Zara’s arrival. I had a chance to speak with both Sahej and Sunny as they shared their perspective on this exciting day. I asked Sahej, 14-year-old student pilot and aspiring fighter pilot, “What is it about Zara that first inspired you?” “As far back as I can remember, I have been flying in small planes and aspiring to be a pilot. Growing up, I would travel to states across the West Coast with my father who owned a single engine, complex aircraft. I vividly remember despising the smell of the air-

craft, my ears hurting as we climbed and descended, and my stomach getting sick as I looked out the window. As I got older, I realized how fortunate I was to be able to have this experience. Instead of getting sick when I looked out the window, I would think of how many people saw our plane flying over them, and how awesome it was to be a pilot. Slowly, I gained the love for flying and used that to help others at such a young age. I volunteered for the Flying Samaritans and had the opportunity to work alongside amazing pilots and doctors. About two years ago, I learned of a 19-year-old that broke the world record for being the youngest person to solo circumnavigate the globe. It became my mission to beat that, and ever since, I have been learning new aspects of aviation, such as flying fighter jets in the Navy. Recently, I learned about Zara and her mission to break a world record and show young girls that they can do any-

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fire before it grows into a monster. The U.S. Forest Service and Cal Fire, the State’s fire department, are tasked with protecting the State’s natural resources in California. Throughout California there are aerial fire stations (air bases) operated both by the State and Forest Service. There are 31 of these

thing they want. I think that it is amazing how she is trying to do this and inspire girls, like myself, to go for their goals. I now fly gliders and am a student pilot working towards getting my glider private pilot license at 16, solo on a power plane at 16, and getting my private for power planes at age 17.” “Don’t let anything hold you back, anything is possible with motivation and hard work.” – Sahej Sethi, student pilot and aspiring fighter pilot. This is the stuff leaders are made of – a Rock Star! I asked Sahej’s father Sunny, “What inspired you to fly your daughter to PAO on Wednesday?” “It was only natural that I flew Sahej to PAO when she showed so much enthusiasm for meeting Zara when she had already been talking about circumnavigating and taking flight lessons.” – Sunny Swinder, pilot and father

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bases which are located in such a manner that a fire fighting airplane and helicopter can arrive over a fire in no longer than 20 minutes after a report of a fire. The helicopter attack teams, called helitack, may be station at another location not necessarily at the airport with the air tankers. One such air base is at the former McClellan Air Force Base (Sacramento County, which was closed in 2001. One portion of this huge facility and its 10,600-foot runway is now the center for Cal Fire’s Aviation Operations. The State’s fire aviation maintenance, pilot training, modification of airplanes and helicopters that will soon become aerial firefighters are all accomplished at this facility. McClellan is probably the busiest tanker base in the nation when it comes to retardant being pumped into air tankers. Currently this year, millions of gallons of fire retardant have been used on forest fires from this base throughout the west. Pictured in this article are air tankers and other airplanes that are now flying from McClellan. This fire season, predominantly late summer through fall, has seen the DC 10 air tanker return for action. The DC 10 carries about 9,000 gallons of retardant and can get anywhere in the State, western Nevada or southern Oregon within 40 minutes. As of this writing, there are three DC 10’s flying to several fires from McClellan. However, when they finish their operational day Continued on Page 38

Zara Rutherford meets with Denise DeGregoire.(Courtesy Denise DeGregoire)

I am forever inspired by the focus, hard work, and kindness of people like Zara, Ana, Sahej, Max, and Sunny, Sahej’s father for his steadfast support; and, intend to continue to showcase the pioneering girls and women that are breaking new ground and inspiring others to do the same. Kindness is contagious – pass it on! Dream big, and Remember Rule #3 Fly well. Cheers, Denise

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he artist Ralston Crawford’s life and unique work are chronicled in the recent exhibit Ralston Crawford: Air and Space and War at the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Crawford was born in Ontario in 1906, grew up in Buffalo, New York, and had a rambling youth where he bounced around the Great Lakes finally ending up in California and eventually studying art at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts ending up in Chadds Ford where he painted during the mid to late 1930s. Crawford’s artistic legacy took a fateful turn shortly thereafter when he enlisted in World War II. As the title of the exhibit indicates, Crawford’s experiences in World War II as part of the U.S. Army Air Force and his work generating commissions that he was tasked with at the CurtisWright Aircraft manufacturing plant in Buffalo, as well as his assignment for Fortune magazine documenting nuclear tests conducted by the U.S. Joint Army and Navy task force at Bikini Atoll in 1946, helped build a body of work that had aviation and the environmental forces around it, as a central theme and subject matter. The Brandywine’s exhibit brings out the subtext and tension between the progress of aviation technology that allowed the United States to triumph in World War II and the violence and ran-

dom destruction that this new technology could render in the most random fashion. A great example of this is seen in one of the most intense and personal works in the exhibit, Bomber from 1944, which shows the numbing and surreal aftermath of a plane crash into a house. Despite some of the darkness and ambiguity in Crawford’s work here, he demonstrates an equally romantic, near hypnotic fascination with aviation and airplanes. Crawford chiefly worked with the Weather Division while in the Army Air Force, which helped form his wartime aesthetic, and which became increasingly abstract and demonstrated, by his own admission, a greater awareness of how time and space are affected by the experience of hurtling through the atmosphere in an aircraft. These World War II era experiences informed his work in all media; photographs, drawings and paintings. Much of Crawford’s work in the exhibit shows how he helped develop and generate some of the visual vocabulary regarding visualizing weather conditions for Military Pilots. These maps and charts have a poetic, abstract quality that calls to mind masters of this form, like Kandinsky and de Kooning. The aesthetic of these maps and charts showing weather patterns and weather events underline the tension of a static image communicating a changing, sometimes fractious and ever evolving landscape. Because of the demands of the

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded more than $431.8 million in grants to build safer, more sustainable and more accessible airports across the United States. The funding from the final round of Fiscal Year 2021 Airport Improvement Program grants will pay for projects at 60 airports in 31 states plus Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. “To get passengers where they need to be safely and sustainably, we must make ongoing investments in our aviation system. These grants will help fulfill our commitment to build a safer, more equitable and more sustainable future,”said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

Thanks to President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, the projects announced on Sept. 21 will not have to pay the usual local match given the nearly $100 million provided in the law. “With today’s awards, the FAA has provided $3.2 billion in airports funds this year to improve safety, environmental stewardship, and accessibility,” FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said. “These grants support airport infrastructure across our National Airspace System, providing federal investment to communities of all sizes, from remote areas to major metropolitan cities.” The grants include: Increase Safety, Expand Capacity and Create Jobs: • Bozeman Yellowstone International

Second World War, Crawford’s more personal art was mostly abandoned during this time. Despite this, Crawford’s work, particularly his artistic efforts relating to weather systems was noticed by the public most notably shown in his work published late in the War in Fortune Magazine, which at that point in time had a reputation for showcasing ultra-modern artists to illustrate their covers. Crawford’s exhibit here is particularly appropriate for the Brandywine as the museum has a particular appreciation of the artistic merit and value of what might have been initially considered illustration or visual documentation but has aged into something resembling a kind of Sui generis form of artistic expression hidden in plain sight. One thing this exhibit makes clear is that Crawford is a criminally underrated artist despite having works in the permanent collections of such venerable institutions as the Museum of Modern Art, The Whitney and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. It is with some rich irony that the advent of World War II may have helped cement his artistic reputation when it could have easily derailed it due to the demands of Military Service. For more on the Brandywine Museum see www.brandywine.org.

(Photos courtesy Ralston Crawford Estate/Licensed by VAGA at Artist Rights Society, (ARS) New York.

Mark Rhodes visiting the Ralston Crawford Exhibit at the Brandywine Museum. (Lynn Rhodes)

Bomber by Ralston Crawford.

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Grants Awarded to 60 Airports Across U.S.

Airport, Bozeman, Mont.: $5.0 million to construct a 28,800 square-yard general aviation parking area. • Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Fort Worth, Texas: Two grants totaling $35.0 million. The first, for $30.7 million, pays for constructing two replacement aircraft rescue and firefighting buildings to help the airport meet FAA safety requirements. The second, for $4.3 million, will be used to buy zeroemissions passenger shuttle buses and associated charging infrastructure. • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Romulus, Mich.: $35.6 million to enhance overall airfield safety by reconstructing a taxiway. This is the first phase of a project to reconstruct 6,700 feet of existing taxiway pavement to

Bozeman Yellowstone Internation Airport, Bozeman, Mont. has been granted $5 million to construct an 28,800 square yard general aviation parking area. (Courtesy Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport) eliminate potential debris from deteriorating pavement and remove a direct connection between an apron and a runway. Continued on Page 38

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McClellan Airtanker Base: Fighting Fires from the Air

Continued from Page 34 (flying) they could be anywhere in the west that has the facilities to support the DC 10. The DC 10s are on a Federal contract owned by a private company, 10 Tanker Air Carrier, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Another “team” of air tankers, the Viking CL415 Super Scooper, are owned by Bridger Aerospace of Bozeman, Montana. These airplanes usually work in pairs and are able to deliver 1,600 gallons of water per sortie. If the water source is close, lake or river, these aircraft can deliver a huge amount of water in a short period of time. They can stay on the fire dropping water every five minutes for more than two hours. Unlike retardant delivering aircraft, these tankers work more in the same role as a helicopter, dropping on flames along the fire line. The retardant delivering airplanes usually drop outside the fire’s edge and allow the flames to enter the “pink milk shake” thick retardant where the flames start to subside. Pictured is a Bae 146 from Neptune Aviation of Missoula, Montana. With its 3,000-gallon capacity and quick airborne response, it can deliver retardant within a 100-mile radius from the tanker air base in 30 minutes. This aircraft usually sits on standby filled with retardant in the tanks, which eliminates the ten minutes retardant filling time when a fire is reported. Erickson Aero Tankers of Hillsboro, Oregon operates the MD87 air tanker. With its 3,000-gallon capacity and quick response, it plays the same role as the Bae 146. When all private air tankers are being committed on fires and there is a need for additional air tankers, the Forest

Logistical support from ground support teams is critical in filling tankers. (Bob Martinez)

Wyoming Air Guard C130 MAFFS Airtanker

Service activates the MAFF program, Modular Aerial Fire Fighting system. This portable pressurized suppression system is installed into National Air Guard C 130s. This program has been around since early 1970 and fills the need for additional retardant delivering aircraft. Unique is that when not on “fire mission,” the suppression unit is removed and the aircraft is returned to other military rolls. At McClellan there were eight of these aircraft stationed and being used on fires. Interesting enough there are only eight in the Forest Service/Military inventory. The MAFF program can be dispatched anywhere in the U.S. as needs arise. The MAFF units hold about 3,000 gallons of retardant unlike State- and private-owned tankers, which use gravity to discharge the retardant; MAFF discharges retardant through a nozzle on the left rear of the C 130 using pressurization to discharge the

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3,000 gallons of retardant in about six seconds. When a fire starts and numerous air tankers and helicopters arrive over the fire, two key airborne positions are part of the initial attack: The air boss, also known as the Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) and if needed an Air Supervisor Module known as the ASM, which is the lead plane for tankers. The ATGS flies above the fire like an air traffic controller who is in communication with all aircraft and the incident commander on the ground. Cal Fire’s ATGS fly in the OV 10 Bronco. When required (to lead tankers to the drop), the ASM fly in twin- power plant type of airplane with good performance. The most common airplanes utilized as “leads” are the OV 10 Bronco, King Airs and Aero Commanders. Each of the ATGS and ASM have a rated fire pilot and an agency person (F.S. BLM or Cal Fire)

FAA Invests $431.8M to Increase Safety

Continued from Page 37 • Gallatin Airport, Sparta, Ky.: $7.9 million to fund the third of four phases of a new airport in Gallatin County, Ky. This phase paves and marks 5,000 feet of the primary runway, 1,800 feet of taxiways, and 75,000 square yards of the terminal apron and constructs 3,200 feet of terminal access road. This new airport will serve a growing industrial and tourism economy and provide accessibility to the Kentucky Aviation System. • Grand Junction Regional Airport, Grand Junction, Colo.: $15.7 million to construct a new 10,500-foot replacement runway to meet FAA standards, including grading and drainage features. • Venice Municipal Airport, Venice, Fla.: $2.1 million to extend a taxiway to

5,000 feet. This project will reduce the time planes remain on the runway and enhance safety by eliminating the need for arriving aircraft to back-taxi on a runway. Build More Sustainable Airports: • Albuquerque International Sunport, Albuquerque, N.M.: $7.1 million to buy zero-emissions passenger shuttle buses and associated charging equipment, lowemission airport pre-conditioned air units, low-emission airport ground power units and to reconstruct a taxiway. • Bismarck Municipal Airport, Bismarck, N.D.: $5.6 million to install airfield drainage and storm sewer improvements. This grant funds the seventh phase of a project to move approximately 60 acres of wetlands from the airport property to 11 miles east of the air-

port, which reduces the risk of wildlife/aircraft strikes at the airport while maintaining valuable wetland areas. • Denver International Airport, Denver, Colo.: $8.7 million to support Voluntary Airport Low Emissions (VALE) projects for airport air quality improvements. • Memphis International Airport, Memphis, Tenn.: $24.8 million to build a deicing pad with associated facilities as part of the overall airport modernization project. The deicing facility will address environmental concerns by preventing water runoff from deicing pads. • Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, Calif.: $4.6 million to buy zero-emissions passenger shuttle buses and associated charging equipment.

Bridger Aerospace's Viking CL415 Super Scooper. (Bob Martinez)

Cockpit: Air speed managment is critical (Bob Martinez) who has years of experience in aerial firefighting. Not available this fire season is the Global Super Tanker 747. Like the Continued on Page 39 • Tampa International Airport, Tampa, Fla.: $3.8 million to buy zero-emissions passenger shuttle buses and associated charging equipment. Increase Access for Rural, Remote Communities: • Metlakatla Airport, Metlakatla, Alaska: $6.5 million to repair the seaplane base so it can be used to safely transport goods and services to remote communities in Alaska, including the Metlakatla Indian Community on Annette Island in southern Alaska. The Airport Improvement Program receives approximately $3.2 billion in funding each year. The FAA awarded more than 1,700 grants in 2021. A complete listing of grants and AIP Grants Data by State is on the FAA website, faa.gov.

2021 NORTHERN ILLINOIS AIRSHOW: BIGGEST IN NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS

October 2021

By Larry E. Nazimek

he 2021 Northern Illinois Airshow (AKA Wings over Waukegan) was, without question, the biggest and best airshow in northeastern Illinois. (The Chicago Air and Water Show was again canceled, with only a Blue Angels performance as a substitute.) For this airshow, fans can walk up to the planes, something they cannot do at many of the major city shows. The airshow took place on Sept. 11, 2021, the 20th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. Consequently, the flying portion of the airshow began with a paratrooper carrying the U.S. Flag for the National Anthem, encircled by the Aerostars, immediately followed by a jumper with a 9-11-2001 Flag and a missing man formation. A major source of aging aircraft is the Warbird Heritage Foundation, based at the Waukegan Airport. Flybys are arranged by various groupings. A TBM

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Avenger and AD-1 Skyraider performed with ground pyrotechnics. The Military Propeller Trainer Aircraft Parade included the T-6G Texan, T-28A Trojan, L-19A Bird Dog, and the DHC-1 Chipmunk. Their Jet Parade included the F-86F Sabrejet, L-39C Albatross, L-29 Delphin, T-33A Shooting Star, T-2B Buckeye, and T-37 Tweet (painted like an A-37), and A4B Skyhawk. The FG-1D Corsair and P51D Mustang performed together, and the Corsair later flew with the A-4B Skyhawk as the Navy’s Legacy Flight. In between the flybys were highly skilled aerobatic performances with Mike Vaknin in his Extra 300, Galen Killam in his RV Acro, and Bob Richards in a Pitts S-1SS. The Dragon’s Fyre Jet Truck, a jetpowered pickup truck, driven by Dave Modder thrilled spectators as it raced down the runway. No large-scale airshow would be complete without formation teams, and this show was no different. The Phillips

Larry Nazimek and Nieuport 28 remake. (Courtesy Larry E Nazimek)

66 Aerostars performed precision aerobatics in three Extra 300s. The Hoppers, a flight of four L-39 Albatrosses, flew with the precision and professionalism of any military formation team, making many in the crowd wonder if they were an armed forces team. From the show’s organizers, to the performers, to the fans, this airshow proudly and safely stood up to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We would not let it dominate our lives.

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L-39 Hoppers on Ramp 2. (Larry E Nazimek)

A-1 Skyraider pyrotechnics. (Larry E Nazimek)

McClellan Airtanker Base: Fighting Fires from the Air

Continued from Page 38 MAFF, the 20,000-gallon capacity 747 is a pressure system. It is possible that the 747 will return in 2022 fire season. What type of person assumes the risk of flying an 800,000-pound airplane (747) or any tanker down a smoke-filled canyon at close to stall speed and between 150 to 200 feet above the tree tops? The ASM (lead plane) determines if it safe to make the run. ASM locates the drop area by flying the plane’s route sometimes several times to determine if it’s safe for the tanker. Once established that the drop area can be accessed safely, the ASM rendezvous with the tanker

sometimes up to three miles out depending on the size of the tanker and the game of follow-the-leader begins. Air speed management is very critical so the tanker doesn’t over run the lead, which is only about one quarter mile ahead of the tanker at the same altitude. As stated above, what type of person takes on this type of challenge? The field of pilot’s entering this occupation are as diversified as the airplanes they fly. Their backgrounds include crop dusters and bush pilots, former and current military pilots (MAFF) and some were (are) airline and freighter pilots. This type of work (fire pilots) has attracted these types

of pilots from the beginning of air tanker use on fires going back to about 1959. Regardless of their backgrounds, they all have the same approach to their work; being there for the firefighter on the ground, to save property and lives. It is equally important to understand that without the logistical support of ground personnel, the total effort would not be achievable: From the mechanics who work through the night to make sure the airplanes and helicopters are ready for flight in the morning to the firefighters who marshal the tankers on the ground into position to refill them with retardant at the “pits.” Additionally, there is the

retardant loading and mixing crew who mix and pump sometimes tens of thousands of gallons of fire retardant per hour into the tankers. Aircraft fuel service personnel and the staff in the portable control tower make sure flight operations on and around the airport are handled safely. Because of the size of the air tanker base at McClellan, it requires more than 20 personnel working as a team to make sure the firefighters on the fire line get the retardant they require.

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AOPA RELEASES FINDINGS

ANNUAL WEATHER SURVEY

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By Dan Namowitz AOPA

OPA last month released the results of its annual survey of how pilots use aviation weather resources, noting new insights, trends, and some challenges in modernizing weather-information dissemination against a backdrop of rapidly evolving technology that is driving user behavior. Among the top trends noted in the 2021 Weather Survey was confirmation of the steady reduction in the role of flight service specialists in providing preflight weather briefings, as pilots shift to briefing themselves using online and mobile resources. On the other hand, a human voice on the line is sometimes just what the doctor ordered: When pilots do call flight service, it is frequently because they are seeking a professional’s help extracting key elements of weather data–something an app can’t provide. “The ability to ask questions and receive professional opinions was the least popular reason for consulting an aviation application,” the report said. “Instead, pilots who used aviation applications cared about the graphics, comprehensive features, and portability.” Flight service briefers remain “an important primary source of information for pilots (particularly in Alaska),” it added.

Thanks to survey respondent feedback, the app Windy.com, appearing in previous surveys “as a write-in response,” was added to the 2021 survey as a response option, proving to be the fourth most popular selection in Alaska. Windy placed fifth in the continental United States on a list of choices led by aviation apps, the Aviation Weather Center, flight service specialists, and the Weather Channel. Other digital weather products including the Graphical Forecasts for Aviation and Alaska Aviation Weather Guidance, along with offerings in development but already available for pilot evaluation such as the experimental Cloud Vertical Cross-Section show promise, said Jim McClay, AOPA director of airspace, air traffic, and security. He called on the FAA to increase its outreach to the pilot community for feedback on how to make the developmental products ready for prime time. AOPA also recommended that the success of the FAA Weather Camera Program, a much relied-on prior-to-flight briefing tool in Alaska, makes the case for expanding the program in Alaska and in the lower 48 states. Research funding should be increased “to make it a 24-hour source of information, as opposed to a daylight-only system.” The report noted two areas in which getting pilots’ buy-in remains a challenge for the FAA. One is to get more pilots reading the FAA’s advisory circular pub-

lications – such as the new AC 91-92 on how to conduct self-briefings – to increase their awareness and understanding of information resources. Another outreach task that has faltered so far is getting pilots to file more pilot weather reports (pireps) – arguably the best resource for providing a more complete picture of real-time weather. The report offered some insights into why poor performance regarding pirep filing frequency persists. Reasons given by pilots for not filing ranged from being too busy to lacking confidence in their ability to file and feeling that air traffic control was too busy to take them. Others felt that because they only flew in good weather, pireps weren’t needed. Report data demonstrated that “only 47 percent of respondents said they provided unsolicited PIREPs at least sometimes, and the remainder (53 percent) rarely or never did so.” Alaska pilots were more likely to give unsolicited pireps than pilots in the continental United States. “The data underlined the need for further work by industry and the FAA to stress the value of these observations and encourage more frequent pirep filings,” said AOPA Alaska Regional Manager Tom George, who called on flight instructors to emphasize the importance of pireps to their students. In some cases, getting more users to accept unfamiliar products might be as simple as a rebranding effort. The report called on the Aviation Weather Center to

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AOPA’s 2021 Weather Survey found a reduction in the role of flight service specialists in providing preflight weather briefings, as pilots shift to briefing themselves using online and mobile resources. (Chris Rose/AOPA)

drop “Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) tool” as the name of its low-level VFR weather product “to illustrate that it is appropriate for use by a wider audience, particularly general aviation.” AOPA has conducted the annual weather surveys since 2017. Data for the 2021 report was based on responses from 2,409 pilots in the continental United States, 148 pilots in Alaska, and seven in Hawaii. “The survey is extremely helpful in providing insights into what weather information is important to GA pilots, and our advocacy efforts go from there,” McClay said. Learn more at www.aopa.org or download a copy of the 38-page report at https://download.aopa.org/advocacy/202 1/0914_weather_survey.pdf?_ga= 2.74744338.1066713409.1632253114313434805.1615844047.

RENOWNED AVIATION SUPPLIER BECKER AVIONICS PARTNERS WITH IRIS AUTOMATION Joint Alliance to Augment General Aviation Pilot Safety

Becker Avionics, a 65 year globallyrenowned aviation industry supplier that works with the top 20 Aerospace OEMs, and commercial drone safety innovator, Iris Automation, have entered into a strategic partnership, announced on Sept. 8, to increase the situational awareness of general aviation pilots and advance uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) safety. The two companies will jointly develop a non-required safety enhancing equipment system to detect and warn pilots of nearby, potentially threatening aircraft. The Iris Automation and Becker Avionics collision avoidance safety system will use computer vision and machine learning to “ see” when another aircraft is approaching from outside the pilot’s field of view, and poses a risk to the equipped aircraft, issuing 3D audio

Becker Avionics and Iris Automation have created a joint alliance to augment general aviation pilot safety. (Courtesy Iris Automation) warnings. The solution will combine Iris Automation’s patented Casia detect and alert technology with Becker Avionics’ communication and navigation equip-

ment expertise for both crewed and uncrewed airborne applications. Many aircraft are equipped with radio-based signalling technology (ADS-

B) to avoid mid-air collisions. But in some airspace, traditional ADS-B signals are not available, increasing the workload on a pilot to monitor for incoming aircraft. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 1450 near midair collisions were reported from 20162020. Eighty-two percent of mid-air collisions occur from the rear, states the AOPA Air Safety Foundation (ASF). This risk is especially acute for the $48B helicopter market, with over 38,000 aircraft in service worldwide. The Iris Automation/Becker Avionics opto-electric/audio system will monitor airspace in visual flight conditions independently, onboard the pilot’s aircraft, even if ADS-B or TCAS signals may be unavailable. It supplements pilots’ situaContinued on Page 42

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he Dallas Ft. Worth Wing of the Commemorative Air Force held their annual Warbirds on Parade (WOP) on the Saturday of the Labor Day Weekend. The wing is based at the Lancaster Airport, a town south of Dallas. The show is a combination Fly-In/Classic Car Show. Lancaster Airport is also home to the Dallas Ft. Worth Red Stars, the local group that is part of the Red Stars Pilot Association. The Red Stars conduct formation clinics and offer support to pilots/owners of former Warsaw Pact aircraft. I have flown with the Red Stars and attended the Warbirds on Parade several times. This year, the show had an amazing turnout, both the number of spectators and aircraft attending. Another group that helped enhance the event was the group “Airplanes & Coffee,” a non-profit with the mission of spreading general aviation awareness and also raising money for aviation scholarships. They fly to area fields and airports to have coffee, talk flying and promote their mission. They helped attract aircraft and spectators to the event through their social media. They set up shop by the old FBO to sell their swag and they supplied free coffee and doughnuts. The first notable aircraft to arrive

was the Cavanaugh Flight Museum’s P51D Mustang, The Brat III. This Mustang is an actual WWII veteran. It was attached to the 9th Air Force, 370th Fighter Group, 401st Fighter Squadron, and was flown by Lt. Hjalmar Johnsen. The next to arrive was a formation flight of dissimilar aircraft. The aircraft in this formation was the two T-28s from the “Trojan Phylers” with Chip Lamb in the lead. Ed Kettler and Hugh Hunton flew in their respective Nanchangs and JJ Johnson flew his beautiful Socata TB-30 Epsilon, a French trainer. The sleek TB30 always has a crowd around it when it is static. Filling out the formation was four RVs. I was invited to go up in the Ed Kettler’s Nanchang for the Red Stars third formation flight of the day. The other attendees included T-6s, T34s, PT-19s and PT 22s. The crowed was really excited to see Randy Ball and his MiG-17F enter the pattern and arrive at WOP. The event also had several L-39 jets fly in and participate in the event. As always, the DFW Wing put up their own warbirds. They were providing rides in their BT-13, and also performed a demonstration of airborne troops. This was accomplished with the DFW Wing’s beautiful R4D-S5, the naval designation for the DC-3. Unfortunately, I could not capture

images of all the participants and their professional flying. I would either have the wrong lens on my camera, be out of position, soaking up the cool air with the Airplanes and Coffee, or getting ready for the formation flight and attending the preflight briefing. For people in general, and pilots who do not participate in formation flying, the preflight briefing is essential and serious. Everyone must know what they are to do and when they are to execute any maneuvers in the flight. As the day progressed, another formation had JJ Johnson in the lead with his TB-30 followed by Ed Kettler and Hugh Hunton in the Nanchangs, and Mike DeCanio, Dave Ellis, Vernon Franklin and Kelly Farnham piloted the RVs in the formation. The formation made one pass over the runway and then came around and intersected the runway midfield at 90 degrees. Just before we intersected the runway, Ed Kettler and Hugh Hunton pulled up and pitched out. Ed to the left and Hugh to the right. It was a crowd-pleasing performance. The WOP event was entertaining and exciting and was welcomed by all, after so many airshows and fly-ins were canceled last year due to Covid. Let’s hope that we will have many more in the coming months and years. These events

Jim Pfarr of Germantown, Wisconsin, has been named chairman of EAA’s Ultralight and Light-Sport Aircraft Council. He succeeds Mark Solper, who for the past three years chaired the council that provides essential background and guidance to EAA on ultralight and light-sport aircraft matters. Jim, and EAA Lifetime member, is a U.S. Air Force veteran who logged more than 1,300 hours of navigator time in C130 and C-141 cargo aircraft in support of nearly every major USAF operation until

the late 1990s. He also pursued ultralight flying while in the military. After retiring from the U.S. Air Force Reserve with the rank of lieutenant colonel in 2011, Pfarr earned a sport pilot certificate and has served as president and vice president of EAA Ultralight Chapter 1 in the Milwaukee area. He was also a Civil Air Patrol liaison officer supporting the Wisconsin Civil Air Patrol for eight years. “Jim’s diverse leadership background and avid interest in grassroots flying is a real asset to the Ultralight/Light-

Sport Aircraft Council,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programming. “Ultralight and light-sport aircraft flying offer a wonderfully fun, simple, and affordable way to be engaged in flight and the council will help EAA preserve that accessibility, as well as enhance programs and activities that will focus on safety and fun for our members.” The council also assists with preparations and programming for the Fun Fly Zone that features ultralight and other

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Commemorative Air Force (CAF). With this event, the CAF seeks to honor American veterans and educate the younger generation about the role of aviation in America’s fight for freedom. Vintage WWII aircraft, classic car show and fun for the whole family was had on Labor Day weekend. (Courtesy CAF)

The fly-in was enhanced by a car show. (Courtesy Nick Viggiano)

like the WOP on Labor Day Weekend are truly thrilling and help preserve our Nation’s great heritage of aviation and the warbirds themselves.

JIM PFARR NAMED CHAIR OF EAA ULTRALIGHT/LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT COUNCIL

Becker Avionics Partners with Iris Automation Continued from Page 40 tional awareness, whether in the cockpit or remote, during instrument scans or other parts of the airspace. By providing warnings in time to take appropriate actions to avoid potential collisions, the system is designed to improve safety with minimal impact on pilot workload. Roland Becker, Chairman of Becker

Avionics, states: “ Becker Avionics has provided reliable aviation equipment for 65 years, enabling regulatory compliance and aviator safety. Partnering with an innovator like Iris Automation will allow our customers to exploit advanced technology to fly safer, especially as airspace congestion increases. Client interest in this kind of solution is very high, and our ability to

service both their cockpit and remote pilot safety needs is unique in the industry.” Jon Damush, CEO of Iris Automation, said: “ This relationship is a pivotal move for Iris Automation as it defines and accelerates our work in the general aviation space. Our core mission is to improve air safety by avoiding collisions and this extension of our technolo-

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WINGS OVER DALLAS WWII AIRSHOW RETURNS In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years

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Event Features Over 40 Vintage Aircraft, Living History Reenactments, Hands-On Activities

One of North Texas’ largest airshows returns to Dallas Executive Airport from Oct. 29-31, 2021, when the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) hosts the Wings Over Dallas WWII Airshow, presented by Frost Bank. The interactive event features spectacular flying demonstrations, battle reenactments, veteran appearances, living history encampments, hands-on family and educational activities, aircraft rides, cockpit tours, and more. More than 40 World War II-era aircraft – including bombers, fighters, and support airplanes – are expected to participate in the airshow. This year’s theme, “Texas Goes to War” will highlight the Lone Star State’s significant contributions to support America’s victory. From training fields to manufacturing companies, from defending the third coast to supplying oil to the troops, Texans were committed to defending America. This year’s featured performer is TORA TORA TORA, the aerial reenactment of Pearl Harbor. Aircraft featured this year include the B-29 Superfortress FIFI, B-24 Liberator Diamond Lil, C-47 That’s All, Brother, and B-17 Flying Fortress Texas Raiders. Fighter planes such as the P-51 Mustang, P-40 Warhawk, T-6 Texan, and more, will participate in aerial activities and historic reenactments of air battles,

complete with pyrotechnic effects. Aerial activities will be supported on the ground by living history encampments that provide the authentic vintage military feeling and allow the crowd to step back in time. In addition, members of the Greatest Generation, including World War II veterans, will share their personal stories of service and sacrifice. At the event’s Aviation Discovery Zone, students will be able to participate in hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities and explore various careers in aviation through simulated experiences. Students can earn rewards based on the completion of workstations, including make-and-take riveting activities, flight simulators, pre-flight aircraft inspection check, and more. Additionally, on Friday, Oct. 29, Wings Over Dallas will host an “Education Day” providing thousands of area students with a chance to experience World War II history up close. This unique opportunity is free for teachers and students who register online and will feature living history displays, interactive exhibits and veterans who will share their story with students. “We’re thrilled that Wings Over Dallas will be back this fall,” said Hank Coats, CAF President and CEO. “Since we

did not have the show last year due to the COVID pandemic, this year our returning guests will notice the new Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center, the CAF’s 47,000-square-foot facility that serves as a hub for our national educational outreach programs. With the Commemorative Air Force’s National Headquarters located in Dallas, we’re proud that this local event is becoming the pre-eminent World War II themed airshow in the nation. And it is a homecoming show of sorts for our members who come from around the world to attend.” “Frost Bank is honored to return as the presenting sponsor of the CAF Wings Over Dallas WWII Airshow,” said Frost Bank’s Dallas Region President, Rod Washington. “This living history experience honors the brave men and women who served our nation and their lessons of leadership, character and sacrifice. The event is also important for the continued development of southern Dallas and the entire north Texas region.” Tickets for CAF Wings Over Dallas are currently on sale at www.wingsover dallas.org, with advance purchase discounts available. Rides in numerous World War II aircraft are also available through the website, www.wingsoverdallas.org. Resources: Photos and videos of

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Event Details • Dates: Oct. 29-31, 2021 • Times: Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Location: Dallas Executive Airport, 5303 Challenger Dr., Dallas, Texas 75387 • Tickets available online. Prices range from $10 - $79.

About the Commemorative Air Force

Founded in 1957, the Commemorative Air Force has amassed more than 170 World War II aircraft – the largest collection of vintage military warbirds in the world. For more information about the Commemorative Air Force, visit www.commemorativeairforce.org.

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In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years

October 2021

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

Wash Wax All!

Is your aircraft or vehicle dirty or rusty? Are you tired of waxing with elbow grease the old-fashioned way? Try some Wash Wax All! This pale blue cleaner can be found online or at your favorite pilot store, Aircraft Spruce & Specialty! It is easy to use with three-step instructions, smells great, and can make any aircraft, vehicle, or vessel shine like a star. Co-Publisher of In Flight USA, Annamarie Buonocore, was purchasing a new logbook at the Aircraft Spruce counter at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 when she heard two customers behind her raving about the results of Wash Wax All. Once at the counter, she picked up the large blue bottle and decided to try it on her aging Volvo that had not been washed or waxed in months. Upon her return to California, she decided to give the Volvo S40 a tradition-

al wet wash. Before drying the car, she sprayed on the Wash Wax All and then dried it with a towel. The results were amazing, as one can see in the photo. The car beamed in the sunlight and stayed cleaner longer. This user swears that the car even drove better! What makes Wash Wax All such a unique product? For one, it can be used on aircraft, vessels, and vehicles. This product is a one-stop-shop for all your transportation cleaning needs. Second, it combines washing and waxing to make the aircraft or vehicle owner’s life easier. Never worry about taking two separate days for washing and waxing ever again. Now you can get the whole job done at once. Wash Wax All gives the vehicle or aircraft a deep cleaning and is easy to use. All you have to do is look on the back of the bottle, and you can see the three-step set of instructions for either a wet or dry wash. You can wash your vehicle or aircraft without soap and water, which can come in handy during droughts. Just

spray it on and wipe it with a towel! This product smells great and is nontoxic and biodegradable, so there is no need for environmental guilt. The product is also reasonably priced and won’t break the bank. Get yours or find more information at waxwash.com or at aircraftspruce.com.

expectations. Once in flight, you will be invited to do the majority of the flying yourself – from basic maneuvering to high-performance aerobatics – you can be in control. Following the flight, a debrief occurs where you can log your flight time if you’re a pilot and review video of your flight from Stallion 51’s state-of-the-art, on-board camera system. Experience Requirements: The winner will need to be a minimum of fivefoot, two-inches tall and no more than six-foot, five-inches tall, no more than 270 pounds and be in good health to participate in the flight. The winner must also complete all Stallion 51 standard paperwork and waivers in order to take the flight.

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More to Consider

Yaesu FTA 850L VHF Handheld Radio

Aircraft Spruce recently announced that it has the Yaesu FTA 850L VHF Handheld Radio in stock! The new FTA-850L is a full-featured handheld transceiver with the precious color LCD. The FTA-850L transmits and receives on the International Aircraft Communication Band (“COM” band; 118 to 136.975MHz) and also provides VOR and ILS navigation features on the “NAV” band (108 to 117.975MHz). The unit sells for $449. Find it at Aircraft Spruce, in store or online at www.aircraftspruce.com.

The Claw Aircraft Tie Down

The Claw Aircraft Tie Down is known to hold more than any other portable system on the market. T h i s advanced aircraft anchoring system tie-down kit comes complete with three earth anchors, rope, spikes, hammer and canvas carry bag. The harder you pull, the more it grips the Earth. Feautres include: • Easy installation... Easy removal. No more struggling with screw-in anchors • The “Claw” is designed exclusively for aircraft • The “Claw” system has a 3,600pound combined capacity • The last tie down you will ever have to buy – lifetime warranty The kit sells for $109.75 at Aircraft Spruce, www.aircraftspruce.com.

FIRST FLIGHT SOCIETY OFFERS FUNDRAISING SWEEPSTAKES IN A WWII P-51 FIGHTER!

This is your chance to fly in the same type of aircraft as some of First Flight Society honorees, such as the “Red Tail” Tuskegee airmen, including General Benjamin Davis, USAF and Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, USAF, as well as such other famous flyer honorees, including Col. Jacqueline Cochran, USAF (Former WASP), Maj. Gen. Robert White, USAF, and Brig. Gen. Charles Yeager, USAF! The Stallion 51 Corporation offers a rare and exhilarating hands-on P-51 flight experience. The winner can schedule the experience up to 12 months after winning and the prize award includes $600 towards your expenses to travel to the Orlando, Florida area for the ride. Also included as part of the ride package will be a Stallion 51 Jacket, T-shirt and Cap! Prize Details: The entire program takes approximately two-and-a-half to three hours. The instructor will begin with a thorough preflight briefing where he will customize your flight profile, based on your experience, expertise and

Sweepstakes Details: • Close Date and Time is Dec. 17, 2021 at 10 a.m. EST • Drawing Date and Time is Dec. 17, 2021 at 11 a.m. EST Enter for 25 percent bonus tickets:

Drawing Location: Wright Brothers National Memorial, 1000 N. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948. The First Flight Society of Kitty Hawk, NC is a nonprofit organization that celebrates aviation history and achievement through programs, activities, education, and the arts. Without the First Flight Society (FFS) there would not be a Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. The Kill Devil Hills Memorial Association, later renamed the First Flight Society, began as a group of local businessmen who successfully petitioned the U.S. Congress to fund and build a monument to the Wright Brothers’ 1903 achievement. Today the FFS is a partner with the National Park Service at the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Every Dec. 17, the FFS conducts a celebration at the Wright Brothers National

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First Flight Society invites you to enter their sweepstakes by Dec. 17 to win an exhilarating hands-on P-51 flight experience. (Courtesy of Stallion 51 Corporation) Memorial. During the formal program, a carefully chosen honoree is inducted into the Paul E. Garber Shrine displayed in the park’s museum. Since 1966 those the shrine has served to recognize include Charles Lindbergh, the Tuskegee Airmen, John Glenn, Katherine Johnson (Hidden Figures), and Col. Gail “the Candy Bomber” Halvorsen. This year the Honoree will be the Astronaut Sally Ride. Learn more online at firstflight.org.

AD ASTRA BRINGS THE MAGIC OF STEAM TO MEDIA

October 2021

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American Aircraft Sales Co. 70 YEARS IN BUSINESS–NEW LOCATION

By Niva Savani and Risha Shah

Latinos currently make up only 12 percent of all STEM graduates – this is lower than the average for all college graduates pursuing a STEM degree in 2018. Ad Astra Media, LLC is a Latinoowned STEAM Media, Education, and Entertainment company working towards providing role models and educational content for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to underrepresented communities and minority groups. The founder, Dr. Jose Morey is also known as the first intergalactic doctor. To tackle the issue, Ad Astra Media first began by addressing the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. They address no poverty, quality education, gender equality, decent work, economic growth, industry, innovation and infrastructure, and reduced inequalities. “Ad Astra Media is composed of individuals with experience at all levels of media (television and commercial) production and extends into both traditional television (Spanish and English networks) and into leading streaming services and film studios,” according to administrators. They are a unique company because they use a variety of high-tech and low-tech to target clients from all socioeconomic statuses. They have created content in virtual reality, augmented reality, SMS technology, and all cuttingedge content production technologies. They are currently partnered with several organizations in creating bilingual educational content through entertainment. Their partners play an essential role in helping share STEAM education to minority communities worldwide. Some of their partners include Lion Forge and Oscar Williams to develop new engaging and educational STEM content. As a company dedicated to “Comics for Everyone,” Ad Astra Media hopes to publish titles that reflect the diversity of the world in the characters, the creators, and the Lion Forge team. The PAST Foundation and Ad Astra Media are also working together on a summer camp for students which is focused on STEAM activities, hoping to reach 200 students. This involves solving a problem posed by the educator, with participants work together. Currently, the PAST Foundation has worked with more than 300,000 students and more than

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2005 Cessna T182T Skylane

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16,000 educators through their outreach projects and Ad Astra Media is excited to join their network! Ad Astra Media and Latinx Pop Culture Lab are also joining forces. Similar to Ad Astra Media, Latinx Pop Culture Lab believes comics have the potential to make an impact on society. In their latest “Laser” project, they reached more than 500 students by 2018. Ad Astra Media is excited to work with an organization that has a similar mission! Using Dr. Intergalactic to send a message in the STEM field, they have partnered with Warn Everyone! Comics to create the Intergalactic academy. The plot of the story is a class of diverse students that attend a prestigious intergalactic STEAM school. Following their headmaster Dr. Intergalactic and his associates, these students are the first five from earth, each bearing knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). Their digital comic reaches about 4,000 viewers on Webtoons and hundreds on Instagram per week and has started to gain popularity in teens ages 13-17. Ad Astra Media has also published a multilingual series of STEAM Children’s books: for example, Good Night Little Doctor, Good Night Little Astronaut, and Good Night Little Astronomer, were created to inspire young children into fields of STEM. Along with their book series, Ad Astra Media is in collaboration with Alliance For Innovation and has completed a project, Chopin in Space, the Children’s Initiative Project, that produced a short film based on people’s reactions after watching Chopin The Space Movie. To stay updated on Ad Astra Media’s upcoming projects and content, check out their website, www.adastrasteammedia .com and be sure to follow them on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin!

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1982 Piper Archer 181

1979 Cessna Skyawk 172N

4700 TTSN, 468 SMOH, very nice new paint, 500 SMOH, 12000 TTSN, hangar kept Arizona IFR.....................................................$119,950 airplane, new interior, NDH............Sale Pending

1978 Piper Warrior 161 2968 TTSN, 968 SMOH, Project price....... ......................................................$39,950

1982 Cessna 172P 180 HP

1964 Cessna Skylane 182 450 SFRMAN, 4500 TTSN, new leather interior and nice paint...............................$79,950

1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk

1387 SNEW 180 HP Engine, 5200 TTSN, IFR, 3958 TTSN, 2060 SFRMAN, Digital IFR. Hangar Kept, Looks like new, NDH. ..........CALL! Original paint and interior. Annual inspection expired....................................$84,950

1955 Beechcraft T-34B Mentor

1946 Ercoupe 415-C

60 HRS Since Restoration............$295,000

Light sport category. 41 SMOH, 2285 TTSN, fresh annual, super clean hangar kept ............................................................$29,950

1942 Boeing Stearman PT-17 Completely restored to like new condition with 1940 Phillips Aviation CT-2 Skylark many new updates. 225 HP Lycoming engine with 630 SMOH, Electrical system with Garmin 70 hours since new; one of only two made Avionics, Must see! ...........................$139,950 by the Phillips Screwdriver manufacturer ...................................Considering Offers

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Arizona Type Ratings CE-500/CE-525 type ratings or recurrent. Insurance approved, staff examiner. arizonatyperatings.com, (602) 614-7994. 9309:TFN

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FUEL Fuel Cells. Repair, overhaul or new. New tanks with 10-year warranty. Hartwig Aircraft Fuel Cell Repair, hartwigfuelcell.com. 2/09

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MAINTENANCE/INSPECTIONS XL Aviation - Aircraft Maintenance. Custom-tailored programs for all aircraft. Livermore, CA, (925) 961-6135, xlaviationtailwheel.com. 8/20 3D scanning services for Aircraft repair & restorations. Airmotive Specialties, Salinas, CA, airmotves.com, (831) 757-7154. 8/20

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RESTORATIONS Iconic Aircraft Restoration. Repairs, refurbishments, parts fabricated, consulting at reasonable rates. The Wright Experience, (540) 379-9092. 8/21

FBOs Serving the GA Community since 1981. Wisconsin Aviation, Watertown Municipal Airport, WI, (920) 261-4567, WisconsinAviat2ion.com. 3/13 Corona AirVentures. Low fuel prices, amenities, tie-downs & hangars. Corona Municipal Airport, (951) 7371300, CoronaAirVentures.com. 8/14

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MUSEUMS WACO Airfield & Museum Troy, OH, (937) 335-9226 wacoairmuseum.org Rowland Freedom Center, an aviation & military museum commemorating our heroes. Vacaville, CA, (707) 449-3402 rowlandfreedomcenter.org. 8/21 Hiller Aviation Museum San Carlos Airport, CA (650) 654-0200, hiller.org

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RENO AIR RACES PROVIDE EXCITEMENT AROUND EVERY PYLON

October 2021

By Anthony Taylor

The 63rd running of the National Championship Air Races in Reno were a success in September 2021. Aviation fans returned to Stead Field for some much needed outdoor excitement. The racing was excellent in all six classes, as well as the recent addition of

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the STOL Drag races. The amount of resources it takes to put on this event is monumental, in a normal year. With the flight restrictions abroad hindering the participation of long-time volunteers, somehow the Reno Air Race Association managed to stay the course and keep the machine running. I haven’t heard the numbers from those

that passed through the gates over the four days of racing, however, my understanding is fairly encouraging, considering the many hurdles that had to be overcome. We all want this event to continue, moving forward. My hope is that, as we look forward to 2022, there is still enough interest by pilots, crews, fans and espe-

cially those volunteers working six months out of the year behind the scenes, we will see this one-of-a-kind spectacle thrive for another decade and beyond. Thanks for tuning in. For this “Photo Finish,” here are four of the Gold Class winners.

Justin Meaders banking around pylon 2 in his Snoshoo SR-1 Limitless, taking the Gold Formula Championship with an average speed of 237.020mph. (Courtesy Anthony Taylor)

Chris Rushing and his AT-6B Barons Revenge out at pylon 8 for the T-6 Gold Final, averaging 234.862mph for first place. (Courtesy Anthony Taylor)

Jeff LaVelle and his Glassair III Race 39. These Sport Class racers are the real deal. Jeff took home the Gold, averaging over 400mph on Sunday. Keep your eye on this class in the future. (Courtesy Anthony Taylor)

Finally, in the Unlimiteds, the Sanders family took home a 1-2-3 in the Gold Championship final. Joel Swager was given a good push from Brent Hisey in Miss America. Swager took first place in the Hawker Sea Fury TMk. 20 Dreadnought, marking the 7th Gold Championship for this airplane, 5 of which were earned at Reno, beginning in 1983. (Courtesy Anthony Taylor)

In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years

October 2021

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Get all of your buttons in one place with this keypad that should be on everyone’s cell phone! Buttons connect to your social media profiles, phone numbers, websites, and fax number. Make business convenient at a great annual price (just $199 per year)! The InPhone will keep you organized and on top of important subjects to make your business succeed in the digital age.

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READ AVIATION NEWS

GET WEATHER REPORTS

CALL ATIS

CALL TOWER

ABOUT MY AIRCRAFT

AOPA ADVOCACY

PURCHASE SUPPLIES

MY AIRPORTS/ RUNWAYS

VISIT WEBSITE

CALL OFFICE

CALL MOBILE

SEND TEXT

FOLLOW ON TWITTER

WATCH ON YOUTUBE

ABOUT ME

For the Pilot’s InPhone:

Let’s face it, flying can mean a lot of multitasking for the PIC (pilot in command). Keep all of the important buttons in one place. It’s like having the world of aviation at your fingertips. Access your favorite aviation news resource, call tower for a flight following, or find out valuable weather information before you fly. You can also access your favorite retailers for much-needed supplies. Call today for the annual rate of $199.

CALL US TODAY FOR THE LOWEST RATE! Annamarie Buonocore 650-504-8549 annamarie@inflightusa.com

Michael Schmidt 408.234.0045 mschmidt@sereno.com

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