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Q Hillsboro, OR: Oregon Int’l. Air Show, gates Fri. 6 p.m./Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m., Hillsboro Airport, oregonairshow.com. Q Seattle, WA: Boeing Seafair Air Show, Fri.-Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m./Sun. 7:30 a.m. to 6 pm., Genesee Park/Lake Washington, www.seafair.com. Q Edmonton, Alberta: Edmonton Airshow, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Villeneuve Airport, www.edmontonairshow.com. Q Rockland, ME: Wings & Wheels Spectacular, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Owls Head Museum, owlshead.org. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, free, (831) 637-9822, www.frazierlake.com. Q Abbotsford, BC: Abbotsford Int’l. Airshow, Fri. 3:30-7:30 p.m./Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Abbotsford Int’l. Airport, www.abbotsfordairshow.com. Q West Milford, NJ: Greenwood Lake Airport Air Show, Fri. 4-10 p.m./Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., (973) 728-7721, www.greenwoodlakeairshow.com. Q Everett, WA: Flying Heritage Collection Luftwaffe Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Paine Field, (877) FHC-3404. Q Halls, TN: Wings over Halls Air Show, Arnold Field, (731) 836-7400. Q Minot, ND: Northern Neighbors Day, gates 9 a.m., Minot AFB, (701) 723-6212, www.minot.af.mil. Q Erie, CO: Erie Air Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Erie Municipal Airport, www.erieairfair.com. Q Bowling Green, OH: Wood County Air Fair, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wood County Regional Airport, www.woodcountyairport.us. Q Burlington, VT: Wings over Vermont, park opens 9 a.m., Burlington Waterfront Park, wingsoververmont.org. Q West Jordan, UT: Vintage Aviation Museum’s Warbirds over Utah, South Valley Regional Airport, (503) 569-4387. Q Atlantic City, NJ: Thunder over the Boardwalk, airshow 10:40 a.m., Atlantic City Beachfront, airshow.acchamber.com. Q Conneaut, OH: D-Day-WWII Reenactment, begins 9 a.m., Conneaut Township Park, www.ddayohio.us. Q Powell, WY: Park County Wings ’n Wheels, 7 a.m., Powell Municipal Airport, www.pcwingsnwheels.com. Q Wiscasset, ME: Maine Aeronautics Assoc.’s Open House & Fly-In, Wiscasset Municipal Airport, (207) 350-2122, www.maineaeronautics.org. Q San Luis Obispo, CA: Vintage Aircraft Associate’s Airport Day, San Luis Obispo Airport, (805) 801-7641. Q El Cajon, CA: Warbirds West Air Museum Open House & Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Gillespie Field, (858) 414-6258, www.wwam.org. Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 8 a.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309, www.flabob.org. Q Petaluma, CA: Historic Airplane Appreciation Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Petaluma Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404. Q Chicago, IL: Chicago Air & Water Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lake Michigan North Avenue Beach, www.cityofchicago.org. Q Ypsilanti, MI: Thunder over Michigan, Willow Run Airport, www.yankeeairmuseum.org. Q Camarillo, CA: Wings over Camarillo Air Show, gates 9 a.m., Camarillo Airport, (805) 419-3530, wingsovercamarillo.com. Q Toughkenamon, PA: Festival of Flight Air & Car Show, gates 9 a.m., New Garden Flying Field, (610) 268-2619, www.newgardenflyingfield.com. Q Excelsior Springs, MO: Jesse James Outlaw Airshow, gates 9 a.m., Midwest National Air Center, www.jessejamesoutlawairshow.com. Q New Brunswick, Canada: Atlantic Canada Int’l. Air Show, gates 10 a.m., Miramichi Airport, (855) 465-2725, www.airshowatlantic.ca. Q Chilliwack, BC: Chilliwack Flight Fest Airshow, Sat. twilight show/Sun. airshow, Chilliwack Airport, www.chilliwackairshow.ca. Q Santa Rosa, CA: Climb Aboard Weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. Q Napa, CA: Vintage Aircraft Display, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Napa Airport, (707) 944-9236. Q LaVerne, CA: Antique & Special Interest Aircraft Display, 10 a.m to 2 p.m., Brackett Airport, (909) 593-1395. Q San Diego, CA: Montgomery Field Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Gibbs Montgomery Executive Airport, (619) 301-2530. Q Madras. OR: Airshow of the Cascades, gates Fri. 4 p.m./Sat. 9 a.m., Madras Municipal Airport, (541) 475-0155, www.cascadeairshow.com. Q Englewood, CO: Morgan Adams Concours-Wheels & Wings, 6 to 10 p.m., Centennial Airport, (303) 758-2130, morganadamsconcours.org. Q Mattoon, IL: Wings over Mattoon, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Coles County Airport, (217) 234-7120, www.colescountyairport.com. Q Easton, MD: Easton Airport Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Easton-Newnam Field, (410) 770-8055, eastonairportday.com. Q Flagstaff, AZ: Thunder over Flagstaff, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pulliam Airport, (714) 322-8097, www.eaachapter856.org.
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he Chinese Theater in WWII is most famous for the Flying Tigers, a story that began with the formation of the “American Volunteer Group” or “AVG” in April of 1941, well before Pearl Harbor, under Claire Chennault through secret arrangements authorized by President Roosevelt. Pilots from the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps were permitted to resign from the military to head to China to train pilots for the Chinese Air Force under Chinese Nationalist leader, Chiang Kai-shek. Incentivized by the lure of adventure and/or high pay (approximately three times what they made in the U.S.), the first group arrived in Burma in Nov. of 1941. Once the attack on Pearl Harbor had occurred, their motivation changed to patriotism against Japan. Japan began their invasion of China
in 1931 in the far Northeast section known as Manchuria and grew to full conflict by 1937, marked by the clash at the famous Marco Polo Bridge. Japanese occupation of eastern China left the only route for bringing food and military supplies, etc., to China via the Burma road into Kunming. Once Burma also fell to Japan, the only way left was by air transport from India over the Himalayas known as the “Hump”– initially by C47s (DC3s). China National Aviation Corp. (CNAC), in which Pan Am held a 45 percent ownership, pioneered the routes and was later joined by the U.S. Army Air Forces. This operation was later successfully copied as the pattern for the Berlin airlift. Flying the Hump was the most dangerous flying of all and claimed the lives of more pilots in China than all the fighter and bomber pilots combined. The Continued on Page 20
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The C-47is still painted up with Normandy D-Day white stripes and Buzz Buggy. The hope is to get the decals changed to CBI/CNAC in China - the new CBI/CNAC decals are already aboard for transport. (Barbara Bussler)
Heading Home represents the return to base from a mission by the famous Flying Tigers in China. The two P40s return home flying low over the terraced rice paddies of the Guilin area of China. The initial sketch was drawn and then hand painted in Adobe Photoshop. A Wacom monitor was used to draw and paint by hand, right on the screen to create this work.
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bsolutely, existing pilots with a current Flight Review can now obtain a new pilot certificate by taking a short, web-based, instructional course and filling out a form on the FAA website. And yes, you too, can become a “Drone” Pilot! The long-awaited FAR 107 is now in play, and as an instructor for the weekend training experts at Aviation Seminars, I have just received a course update that enables “0” time “Drone Pilot” wannabe’s to attend a weekend course, take a written exam and, with a simple application, become qualified to operate a Drone commercially. As a currently certificated pilot, you can enter the commercial Drone market with ease. It has been my intent to quickly undergo the web-based training course (which I did, very nicely done) and then apply for my Drone Pilot Certificate, yet another “notch in my log book.” Regrettably, while FAR 107 (this is the rule for commercial Drone operators) is up and running and the training and test are in place, the required FAA application forms will not be online until after Aug. 29, so this “Drone Pilot” wannabe is just going to have to wait. While seemingly not connected with big plane flying, it should be noted that FAR 107 commercial Drone operations in Class “G” airspace are permitted with no special permission from the FAA. Remember, about 85 percent of all public use airports are in Class “G” airspace. It should also be noted that failure to understand how this new FAR works could end up with you receiving a fine of up to $27,500 in civil penalties if you fail to operate even a recreational drone incorrectly. Fines of up to $250,000 and three years in jail are possible if a drone is involved in something that turns out to be illegal. Yep, the fine print can hurt! In going through the multiple pages of information availiable on the FAA website, this writer came across the following “FAQ’s at www.faa.gov/uas/ faqs/#ffr. Although too long to publish in their entirety, the following abridged rendering may prove useful as interested readers begin to wonder if there might be some opportunities worth looking into. Be sure to explore www.faa.gov/uas/ for all the details… with several hours to spare!
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1. What is an unmanned aircraft system (UAS)?
The law defines an unmanned aircraft as “an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft” (Public Law 112-95, Section 331(8)). Also called drones, these unmanned aircraft do not have a human pilot onboard. UAS range from radio-controlled fixed-wing aircraft to helicopters or rotorcraft models sometimes called quadcopters, and can be flown for fun or for work. 2. Is a UAS the same as a model aircraft? Congress defined a “model aircraft” as an unmanned aircraft that meets all of the following: • Is capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere • Is flown within visual line-of-sight of the person operating it • Is flown for hobby or recreational purposes
Flying for Work or Business (non-recreational)
1. How do I fly a UAS for work or business purposes? There are three ways to fly a UAS for work, business, or non-recreational reasons: • Following the requirements in the Part 107 rule • Following the rules in your Section 333 grant of exemption being superseded by FAR 107) • Obtain an airworthiness certificate for the aircraft 2. Can news media fly a UAS to shoot stories or cover breaking news? Media companies may use a UAS, but they must adhere to the requirements of the Part 107 rule. This includes not flying over non-participating people without a protective structure. Organizations may request a waiver to fly over people and will need to provide sufficient mitigations to ensure public safety.
Flying for Fun (recreational)
1. What is the definition of recreational or hobby use of a UAS? Recreational or hobby UAS use is flying for enjoyment and not for work, business purposes, or for compensation of hire. In the FAA’s Interpretation of the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, the FAA relied on the ordinary dictionary definiContinued on Page 9
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Q Waukesha, WI: CAF Gathering of Warbirds, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Waukesha County Airport, www.cafwi.org. Q St. Joseph, MO: Sound of Speed Open House & Airshow, gates 11 a.m., Rosecrans Memorial Airport, www.stjairshow.com. Q Tacoma, WA: JBLM Airshow & Warrior Air Expo, gates 9 a.m., McChord Field, jblmawe.com. Q Port Clinton, OH: Wings & Warbirds over Port Clinton, gates 9 a.m., Erie-Ottawa Int’l. Airport, www.rcwarbirdsopc.com. Q Saint Joseph, MO: Sound of Speed Airshow, gates Sat. 11 a.m./Sun. 8 a.m., Rosecrans ANGB, www.stjairshow.com. Q Midland, TX: CAF High Sky Wing AIRSHO, gates 8:30 a.m., Midland Int’l. Airport, www.airsho.org. Q Brantord, Ont.: Rotary Brantford Charity Air Show, gates 11 a.m., Brantford Municipal Airport, rotarycharityairshow.ca.
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Welcoming Drones into the Fold This summer, the FAA released its long-awaited final rule for the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) weighing less than 55 pounds. In creating the new regulations, including airman certification standards for the pilots of these drones, the FAA has helped bring this fastest growing segment into alignment with the rest of the aviation community. At AOPA, we often say that general aviation isn’t defined by where the pilot sits. And it’s important that we recognize the many ways in which pilots are pilots, whether they’re seated in the cockpit or outside of it. We all want the freedom to fly. We all want access to airspace. And we all want to complete the mission safely, whether that’s flying the family to visit grandma or shooting video from a brand new perspective. AOPA was heavily involved in the rulemaking process, and the final rule incorporates many of the changes AOPA requested, including restricting the maximum operating altitude for small UAS to 400 feet agl in order to provide a small buffer between manned and unmanned aircraft. The rule also helps ensure that UAS operators understand the airspace in which they operate and the rules that apply to all airspace users. It requires UAS operators to obtain a remote pilot certificate, which requires that they be vetted by the Transportation Security Administration, be at least 16 years old, and demonstrate aeronautical knowledge by passing an FAA initial aeronautical knowledge test. Those who already hold a pilot certificate, other than a student certificate, can take an online training course from the FAA instead of the knowledge test. AOPA recommended the online training as a way to lower the cost of compliance for current pilots and ensure widespread access to training information. Although the new rule is final, it’s also just a beginning. Drones will continue to gain popularity and we’ll see them being used in new and creative endeavors. The technology, too, will continue to evolve in ways that could benefit both manned and unmanned aircraft. At AOPA we recognize that as pilots we have both the responsibility and the privilege to welcome UAS operators into our community and find ways to work together so we can all enjoy our uniquely American freedom to fly.
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President and CEO AOPA At long last, medical reforms are the law of the land and relief from the burdensome and expensive medical certification process is coming for hundreds of thousands of pilots. I want to thank all of you who helped make it possible. Along the way from legislation to law, AOPA issued six calls to action, and our members responded, sending more than 220,000 letters to members of Congress. Thousands of you contributed in other ways too, donating to fundraising efforts and the AOPA Political Action Committee, signing peti-
tions, and enlisting the support of your fellow pilots. For me, getting medical reform was personal. When I came onboard at AOPA, the original AOPA-EAA medical reform petition had already languished for almost 18 months. It was then that I made a commitment to myself, and to you, to do whatever it took to get medical reform done. Winning medical reform has been more of a marathon than a sprint, but we can’t afford to rest just yet. The law must be translated into actual regulations before we can fly under the reforms, and the FAA has up to a year to get it done. In the meantime, we at AOPA will
be working directly with the medical community to educate and inform doctors about the law and their role in delivering medical exams for pilots. You’ll see AOPA sharing information at conferences, in medical association magazines, through seminars, and more. We even plan to set up a hotline to answer doctors’ questions. We want to be sure doctors are ready to go when the rule is final so pilots can take full advantage of reforms from the start. We’ll also be closely engaged with the rulemaking process and we’ll use a couple of guiding principles to make sure it stays on track. First, empower pilots, not bureaucrats, to be responsible for
their fitness to fly. And second, keep it simple. The regulations shouldn’t try to set rules for every possible circumstance. We know from dealing with aircraft certification that an overly prescriptive approach ends up stifling aviation instead of nurturing it. The process of turning the law into regulations that let us fly under these hard-won reforms will come with challenges, and the time may come when we again need your help. We know we can count on you to stand up for GA, and you can count on us to keep fighting for your freedom to fly.
enact rules that align with the reforms. Pilots will not be allowed to fly under the reforms until the FAA has completed its rulemaking or the one-year time limit has elapsed, whichever comes first. The FAA has not yet said when it will begin the rulemaking process or what form that process will take. “The reforms are now law, and that means we’re in the home stretch when it comes to getting more pilots flying without compelling them to repeatedly go through the expensive and burdensome medical certification process,” said Baker. “But there’s more work to do to ensure that the law is translated into regulations that make sense and work in the real world.” Under the reforms, pilots who have held a valid medical certificate any time in the decade prior to July 15, 2016 may not need to take another FAA medical
exam. The 10-year look-back period applies to both regular and special issuance medicals. Pilots whose most recent medical certificate was revoked, suspended, withdrawn, or denied will need to obtain a new medical certificate before they can operate under the reforms. Pilots who have never held an FAA medical certificate, including student pilots, will need to go through the process one time only. After meeting the initial requirements to fly under the reforms, pilots will need to visit a state-licensed physician at least once every four years and take a free online course on aeromedical factors every two years. “This is a moment to celebrate what we’ve achieved together,” said Baker. “But we know our work isn’t done. The legislation lays out a clear path forward, but many additional details will be
worked out during the regulatory process over the coming months. AOPA will be watching closely and working with the FAA to ensure that the regulations reflect the intent of the legislation and the realworld needs of pilots.” “We have fought long and hard for medical reforms, and thanks to the support of GA supporters in both the House and Senate, those reforms are now the law. We are very pleased that pilots will soon reap the benefits, but the devil is always in the details, and some of those details will be worked out in the rulemaking process,” said Jim Coon, AOPA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs. “That’s why our team will be closely monitoring the FAA’s next steps and providing input and the pilots’ perspective at every opportunity.” For more information, visit www.aopa.org.
Association (NATA) thanks Congress for taking swift action on the bipartisan agreement reached last week by the House Transportation and Senate Commerce Committees,” stated William R. Deere, the association’s Senior Vice President for Government and External Affairs. “Lawmakers have long-considered aviation a non-partisan matter, and the legislation now before the President for signature represents the hard work of congressional members and staffs from
both sides of the Capitol and political aisles. However, some key aviation issues remain unresolved, so we will continue to work with Congress toward enactment of more comprehensive, longterm legislation that includes improving the agency’s regulatory consistency and other provisions that will assist the agency and aviation businesses to operate more efficiently.” NATA President and CEO Thomas L. Hendricks added, “We are particularly
appreciative that lawmakers rejected a divisive House proposal to create a corporatized air traffic control system. The cost for that victory was that many non-controversial provisions to enhance aviation safety, agency efficiency, and our country’s economic competitiveness must wait until next year. We will urge the next Congress to drop this divisive proposal in 2017 and approve legislation that represents consensus work of the House, Senate, and aviation stakeholders.”
AOPA STATEMENT
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) released the following statement after the president signed into law an FAA authorization extension, including third class medical reform. “We did it together! Medical reforms are now the law, and that’s a big win for general aviation,” said AOPA President Mark Baker. “It has taken years of commitment and hard work to make these reforms a reality. AOPA and EAA started the current reform effort back in 2012 when we petitioned the FAA for a medical exemption, but the terms of that petition were much more limited than what pilots will get under the new reform law. This is something our entire community can get excited about.” Although the extension only keeps the FAA running through Sept. 2017, the medical reforms are permanent, and the FAA now has one year to develop and
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PRESIDENT SIGNING THE FAA EXTENSION CLASS MEDICAL REFORM
NATA STATEMENT ON FINAL APPROVAL OF BIPARTISAN FAA REAUTHORIZATION LEGISLATION
This month, the U.S. Senate gave final approval to the “FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016.” The legislation extends the FAA’s funding and aviation taxes at current levels through Sept. 30, 2017. The legislation includes provisions addressing the challenges of integrating unmanned aerial vehicles into the national airspace, bolstering airport security, and streamlining the third-class medical process for general aviation pilots. “The National Air Transportation
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Continued from Page 6 tion of these terms. UAS use for hobby is a “pursuit outside one’s regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation.” UAS use for recreation is “refreshment of strength and sprits after work; a means of refreshment or division.” 2. Do I need permission from the FAA to fly a UAS for recreation or hobby? No, but your unmanned aircraft must be registered if it weighs more than 0.55 pounds. Also, airspace regulations may be applicable to the area you are operating in, which may require approval from the FAA to operate in those areas. The B4UFLY app can assist you in determining what airspace restrictions may be in place. 3. Does the new Small UAS Rule (part 107) apply to recreational UAS operations? Part 107 does not apply to UAS flown strictly for fun (hobby or recreational purposes) as long as these unmanned aircraft are flown in accordance with the Special Rule for Model Aircraft (Section 336 of P.L. 112-95). Visit our “Fly for Fun” webpage for safety rules and guidelines that apply to recreational UAS operations. 4. How do I know where it is OK to fly and where it is not OK to fly? The FAA has developed a smartphone app called B4UFLY to help recreational UAS operators know whether there are any restrictions or requirements where they want to fly. 5. Can I fly a model aircraft or UAS over a stadium or sporting events for hobby or recreation? No. Federal law restricts UAS from flying at or below 3,000 AGL within a three-nautical-mile radius of any stadium with a seating capacity of 30,000 or more people during a Major League Baseball (MLB), regular or post-season National Football League (NFL), or NCAA Division I football game, or major motor speedway event. 6. Do I have to notify all airports within five miles of my proposed area of operations? Yes, you must contact any airports (including heliports and sea-based airports) and air traffic control towers within five miles of your proposed area of operations.
Knowledge Testing/Remote Pilot Certification
1. I already have a pilot certificate issued under part 61. Do I need to obtain a remote pilot certificate to fly a UAS
commercially under the Small UAS Rule (Part 107)? Yes. All operations under the Part 107 rule require the UAS operator to have a remote pilot certificate, which he or she can obtain by taking an online training course. However, part 61 pilot certificate holders who have completed a flight review within the past 24 months may elect to take an online training course focusing on UAS-specific areas of knowledge instead of the knowledge test. All other members of the public must take and pass the initial aeronautical knowledge test to obtain a remote pilot certificate. 2. When will the online training be available for current pilot certificate holders? Online training for current pilot certificate holders is currently available at www.faasafety.gov. 3. How much does it cost to get a remote pilot certificate? We anticipate that a knowledge-testing center will charge approximately $150 to people seeking to take the knowledge test. 4. Once I complete the Knowledge Test at one of the approved centers, what is the process for obtaining my pilot certificate from the FAA? After you have passed the Knowledge Test, you will then complete the FAA Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (known as IACRA) to receive a remote pilot certificate. IACRA is a web-based certification/rating application that ensures you meet the requirements and electronically submits the application to the FAA’s Airman Registry. Applications should be validated within 10 days. Applicants will then receive instructions for printing their temporary airman certificate, which is good for 120 days. The FAA will then mail you your permanent Remote Pilot Certificate within those 120 days.
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1. How do I request permission from Air Traffic Control to operate in Class B, C, D, or E airspace? Is there a way to request permission electronically? You can request airspace permission through an online web portal on the FAA’s UAS website. This online portal will be available on Aug. 29, 2016. 2. Can I contact my local air traffic control tower or facility directly to request airspace permission? No. All airspace permission requests must be made through the online portal. 3. I’m an airport operator and have Continued on Page 10
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Continued from Page 9 questions about recreational UAS flying near my airport. Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Use of Model Aircraft near an Airport for more information. 4. Will I still need a COA to fly under the Part 107 rule? If you don’t already have a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) and you are not conducting a public (Government) aircraft operation, you probably don’t need one now that Part 107 is out. Starting in Aug. 2016, civil UAS operations flown under the new rules will not require the UAS operator to get a COA before flying in uncontrolled (Class G) airspace. Operators who want to fly in controlled (Class B, C, D, or E airspace (PDF)) will need air traffic permission––details about obtaining permission will be available online at www.faa.gov/uas on Aug. 29, 2016.
Registration
1. Why do I need to register my UAS? Federal law requires that all aircraft (which includes UAS and radio/remote controlled aircraft) flown outdoors must be registered with the FAA and marked with a registration number. UAS weighing more than 0.55 pounds and less than 55 pounds may register online at https://registermyuas.faa.gov/ or by using the legacy paper-based registration process. The weight limit includes everything that is on board or otherwise attached to the aircraft at the time of takeoff. 2. What is the difference between registering a UAS flown for fun versus UAS flown for work or business? If you fly your UAS for hobby or recreational purposes and you use the web-based registration process to register your aircraft, you only need to register once and then apply your registration number to as many UAS as you want. Recreational registrants only need to provide their name, address, and email address. The five-dollar registration fee covers all recreational UAS owned by the registrant. Unmanned aircraft flown for work
or business must be registered individually, and each registration costs five dollars. Registrants must supply their name, address, and email address, in addition to the make, model, and serial number (if available) for each UAS they want to fly. 3. Do I always have to have my Certificate of Aircraft Registration with me while flying my UAS? Yes. You must have the FAA registration certificate in your possession when operating an unmanned aircraft. The certificate can be available either on paper or electronically. If another person operates your UAS, they must have the UAS registration certificate in their possession. You can give them a paper copy or email a copy to them. Federal law requires UAS operators to show the certificate of registration to any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer if asked. You can show it electronically or show the printed certificate. 4. How do I mark my unmanned aircraft with my unique registration number? If you complete registration using the web-based registration process and satisfy the registration requirements, you may use a permanent marker, label, or engraving, as long as the number remains affixed to the aircraft during routine handling and all operating conditions and is readily accessible and legible upon close visual inspection. The number may also be enclosed in a compartment that is readily accessible, such as a battery compartment. 5. Is there a penalty for failing to register? Failure to register an unmanned aircraft may result in regulatory and criminal penalties. The FAA may assess civil penalties up to $27,500. Criminal penalties include fines of up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment for up to three years. There is no one-size-fits-all enforcement action for violations. All aspects of a violation will be considered, along with mitigating and aggravating circumstances surrounding the violation. In general, the FAA will attempt to educate operators who fail to comply with registration requirements. However, fines will remain an option when egregious circumstances are present.
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AOPA, EAA Being Recognized; CITGO to be Saluted as Well
Civil Air Patrol recognized two of its staunchest partners, the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, on the opening day of the world’s largest airshow by presenting them with replicas of CAP’s Congressional Gold Medal. Maj. Gen. Joe Vazquez, CAP’s national commander, presented the medals at 2:30 p.m. on the first day of EAA AirVenture to Jack Pelton, EAA CEO and chairman of the board, and Mark Baker, AOPA president and CEO. The presentation, part of CAP’s observation of its 75th anniversary, was held at EAA Press Headquarters at Poberezny Road and Waukau Avenue at Wittman Regional Airport. Vazquez also presented Larry R. Elizondo, manager, government and public affairs refining, legislative affairs, for CITGO Petroleum Corp., with CAP’s special 75th anniversary cap and coin. CITGO served as a premier sponsor when CAP received the gold medal Dec. 10, 2014, in a ceremony in Washington,
D.C., in recognition of its volunteer service defending the homeland during World War II. Combined with CITGO’s assistance, CAP was able to provide its World War II members and members of deceased members’ families with Congressional Gold Medal replicas and to hold a gala in their honor the night of the medal presentation. CAP’s ties to EAA and AOPA lie in all three organizations’ shared commitment to general aviation. CAP provides major support to EAAAirVenture every summer as part of its Blue Beret Encampment for cadets and senior members. Through its cadet program, CAP also participates in EAA’s Young Eagles program, which introduces youth throughout the U.S. to flight. In addition, both CAP and EAA work to inspire and guide youth to experience aviation and empower them with the resources necessary to learn to fly and/or seek careers in the field. CAP assists AOPA with major flyins across the country, and AOPA in turn
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RENAISSANCE MEN
August 2016
Luffwaffe Day at flying Heritage collection (FHC) at Paine Field, north of Seattle. In a cloud of oil smoke, with Bud Granley in the cockpit, the DB 601 of the Messerschmitt comes to life. (David Brown)
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By David Brown
he dictionary definition of a Renaissance Man is: A person who excels in various areas. This certainly applies to the father and son team of Bud and Ross Granley, who have both been successful in challenging careers as instructor pilots, fighter pilots, airline pilots and now fly together as Washington state-based Granley Airshows. Their displays range up and down the West Coast of the USA and into Canada. Bud learned to fly on a Royal Canadian Air Cadet scholarship and started flying with the RCAF in 1956. He progressed through basic and advanced training in the T-6 and T-33. He flew Sabre jets at Baden-Baden in Germany for three years and was later an instructor and demonstration pilot on the T-6 at Red Deer, Alberta. Bud’s first chance to pilot a warbird was a P-40, and he has since gone on to fly many vintage aircraft. Bud retired from United Airlines in 1997 and continues flying T-6 displays together with the Fouga Magister jet and a number of warbirds. Ross has had a career piloting jets in the RCAF, which has included flying with the Snowbirds for two seasons, and flying CF-5 and CF-18 fighters. On leaving the RCAF in 1997, Ross started flying for United Airlines and currently flies out of San Francisco. The Granley family loves to fly. Of Bud’s six children, one (Ross) flies for United, Chris flies for Air Canada, Deb flies a 737 for Alaska, and Bob chose a career in the Navy and ferries the Yaks on occasion. Ross and Bud fly the aircraft at Paul Allen’s Flying Heritage Collection (FHC) at Paine Field in Seattle. Only nine pilots in total have this privilege. On a good-weather day in June 2013 Ross flew the blue-nosed P-47, and Bud flew
Ross and Bud Granley are two of the 9 pilots who fly the Flying Heritage Collection aircraft. On this occasion in 2013, Ross was flying the P-47 (in the background) and Bud was flying the P51D (foreground). (David Brown)
Contrasts in design. The 4-seater Yak 18T (top) and the single-seat Yak 55 (bottom) are both designed for aerobatics. During their display, they are here pulling up for a synchronized hammerhead turn. (David Brown) the Collection’s P-51D. They alternated leads for a series of impressive low passes for the crowd at FHC. I was invited to attend last year’s Luftwaffe Air Day at the Museum where Bud was displaying the Me 109. However, the weather did not cooperate, and high winds prevented the warbirds from flying that day. Bud taxied the Me 109 so that we could have a look at this rare aircraft, which was shot down during WWII, rescued years later from a beach at Calais in France, and rebuilt into the immaculate aircraft that is flown today. Continued on Page 14
DOLDERER WINS HISTORIC 70TH RED BULL AIR RACE IN BUDAPEST THRILLER
August 2016
At a landmark Red Bull Air Race in Budapest on this month, German pilot, Matthias Dolderer, tightened his grip on the World Championship lead by winning a turbulent contest cut short by unfavorable weather. Hannes Arch of Austria claimed second, while Australia’s Matt Hall earned third. An abbreviated Red Bull Air Race in Budapest, Hungary this month wasn’t short on thrills, as Germany’s Matthias Dolderer confidently delivered the best time in the Round of 8 despite race winds that pilots said were the most turbulent they could remember. Due to weather delays, the safe flight window could not accommodate the full racing program, and when the Final 4 was canceled, race results were determined by the Round of 8 times. Dolderer’s 58.653 seconds clinched his victory, while Austria’s Hannes Arch was second with 58.942, and Australia’s Matt Hall took third with 59.236. The rain couldn’t drown out the cheers of the 20,000 spectators as they lined both banks of the Danube and waved from picturesque balconies to celebrate history’s landmark 70th Red Bull Air Race. Even worse conditions had canceled Qualifying, and limited experience on the season’s most technical track so far gave the advantage to the more experienced pilots. In accordance with the rules, a finish based on Round of 8 results awards 75 percent of the points given in a full race. In earning his second win of the season (and the second of his career, which began in 2009), Dolderer increased his tally in the World Championship points to 41.25, putting him 15.25 points ahead of Arch in second. Nonetheless, after earning no points in the season opener due to a penalty, Arch’s 26 points represent a significant rebound as the season reaches its midpoint. American Kirby Chambliss, who rounded out the Budapest Final 4, now sits just behind in the third position with 25.25 points. “It was crazy with the rain and wind. After a penalty in my first flight, I thought it was just a bad weekend, but then the second flight went really well,” said Dolderer, who thanked his Matthias Dolderer Racing team for their support on a difficult weekend. “I’m not focusing on the points standings. For me what counts is race by race, and our results are showing that all the hard work over the winter on the aircraft and myself paid off. We really look
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Germany’s Dolderer added to his trophy cabinet with second win in the 2016 Season – to move 15 points clear at the top. (Armin Walcher/RBAR)
forward to the next race and will treat it as if we’re starting at zero.” Dolderer also earned the DHL Fastest Lap Award, a component introduced this season that defines a new standard of speed at the Red Bull Air Race. Each race this season has seen a different awardee, with Dolderer, Arch, Hall, and Martin Šonka of the Czech Republic each earning the honor. Due to the weather conditions, the Challenger Cup competition was canceled. The Challenger Cup is an element of the Red Bull Air Race created in 2014 to help the next generation of pilots develop the skills and experience needed for potential advancement to the Master Class. Results Master Class Budapest: 1. Matthias Dolderer (GER), 2. Hannes Arch (AUT), 3. Matt Hall (AUS) 4. Kirby Chambliss (USA), 5. Yoshihide Muroya (JPN) 6. Nigel Lamb (GBR) 7. Nicolas Ivanoff (FRA) 8. Juan Velarde (ESP) 9. Pete McLeod (CAN) 10. Michael Goulian (USA) 11. Petr Kopfstein (CZE) 12. Peter Podlunsek (SLO) 13. Martin Sonka (CZE) 14. Francois Le Vot (FRA) World Championship Standings: 1. Matthias Dolderer (GER) 41.25 pts, 2. Hannes Arch (AUT) 26 pts, 3. Kirby Chambliss (USA) 25.25 pts, 4. Yoshihide Muroya (JPN) 22.50 pts, 5. Nicolas Ivanoff (FRA) 22 pts, 6. Nigel Lamb (GBR) 19.75 pts, 7. Matt Hall (AUS) 18.75 pts, 8. Martin Šonka (CZE) 14 pts, 9. Pete McLeod (CAN) 12.50 pts, 10. Francois Le Vot (FRA) 10 pts, 11. Juan Velarde (ESP) 9.25 pts, 12. Michael Goulian (USA) 6.75 pts, 13. Peter Podlunšek (SLO) 3 pts, 14. Petr Kopfstein (CZE) 2 pts. Tickets for all stops of the 2016 Red Bull Air Race World Championship – including the next race at the UK’s iconic Ascot Racecourse on Aug. 13-14––are on sale now. For more information on tickets and all the latest, visit www.redbullairrace.com
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Renaissance Men Continued from Page 12 I next caught up with the Granleys at the Chino Airshow in May 2016, when I saw their one-of-a-kind display with Bud and Ross in their two Yak aerobatic aircraft. This was an impressive synchronized performance using two widely differing aircraft in terms of weight, size, and performance. Inside and outside maneuvers, opposition loops, rolls of every flavor, all were carried out to perfection. After flying had finished for the day, I had a chance to sit and talk to the Granleys. This turned out to be as unconventional as their performance, as I was tag-teamed by this loquacious pair of individuals. They were still in their red flight suits, talking a mile-a-minute, and still carrying on multiple conversations with their fellow airshow performers and with Bud filming all his friends on his hat-mounted camera (Catch his Chino 2016 Yak 55 performance from this hatcam on Youtube). After many years of aviating, both Granleys still enjoy their flying and took time out to talk to this interviewer with good humor and lavish hospitality. I asked about Bud’s Warbird flying, starting with the P-40 and now ranging from the Corsair to the Spitfire, Hurricane, Zero, P-47 Thunderbolt, P51D, and Me109. “It’s a privilege to fly these aircraft,” Bud said. “I’m lucky to have these opportunities” When asked how he copes with the variety of vintage warbirds, Bud said, “It’s mainly just a matter of reading the flight manual and learning the systems” (Bud is too modest. I suspect there is a bit more to it than that. The Corsair he currently flies, a Goodyear FG-1D with a monster R-2800 radial engine, won the Grand Prize for Warbirds at Oshkosh in 2015 and had been through a painstaking restoration for the Olympic Flight Museum, which took more than 11 years to complete). I’ve seen him fly the Mustang and Corsair. He makes it look easy. Bud’s motto is: “Make the difficult look easy Make the easy look spectacular Never attempt the impossible” A colorful character in every sense, Bud is known to fly warbirds in his trademark green sneakers. I asked Ross about the very unique Yak 18T he has flown in displays with Bud for more than 10 years: “The Yak 18T is a four-seat cabin development of the Yak 18 aerobatic aircraft. I’ve got a yoke for roll control,
Bud Granley flies the Yak 55M, also a Russian design, which was designed for competition aerobatics. Also using the 60 h.p. M14P radial engine, it is str4essed to +9 and -6g. The smaller wing of this aircraft gives a higher roll rate. (David Brown)
Bud Granley flew this Goodyear FG-1D Corsair at Paine field recently. This aircraft was the 2015 Grand Champion warbird winner at Oshkosh. (Platinum Fighters)
Ross is leading the two Yaks into a vertical maneuver. The Granley’s display lasts about 10 minutes and is a close-in, high g maneuvering show. (David Brown)
rather than a stick, but it rolls nicely. It’s typically rugged and of simple construction. It still has fabric-covered outer wings because it’s the best way of doing it. It was designed in the ‘60s to train Aeroflot Pilots. It has typical Russian systems with pneumatic flaps, gear, and brakes. It has the same nine-cylinder 360 h.p. radial as the Yak 55. Although it weighs a lot more than the Yak 55, we compensate for this during our display sequence.” And flying the warbirds? “I’m in a fortunate position flying these old fighters. I grew up watching my dad having a lot of fun flying planes. And here I am.”
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GREAT LAKES
Flying into Writing By Eric McCarthy
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y friend, Bill, is a partner in a beautiful Great Lakes biplane that he flies out of Montgomery Field (KMYF). Several months ago, I asked Bill if he would take my son, Mike, who was visiting from Boston, up for a ride for his birthday. Bill is a generous and passionate aviator who loves to share the magic of flight with friends; to him, a surprise gift of flight was a perfect excuse to go flying!
The Great Lakes G2T1 (Eric McCarthy) Coincidently, my son’s first flight was in a Great Lakes about a quarter century earlier, at a small grass field in Marston Mills on Cape Cod (2B1). I remember standing there with my wife as we watched the diminutive orange and blue biplane take off and disappear from our sight, wondering if we’d just made a big mistake, hoping he wouldn’t get scared, or worse, sick. I had been a pilot for some time by then, and Sandi and I had had our own adventure in a Waco UPF-7 biplane in Vermont just a few years earlier, so we knew what a great experience this would be for him. Still, Mike was only about five years old at the time, and we were typical protective parents (my wife a little more so than me…) a little nervous about sending our only child up with a total stranger (although apparently not nervous enough that we wouldn’t send him…) As we waited anxiously for them to return, the pilot’s ground crew/wife reassured us that all would be fine, her husband did this all the time in the summer, never had any problems, etc., etc. Somehow, it all rings hollow when it’s you child… We were certainly relieved when we spotted the plane returning to the airport and watched the gentle touchdown with critical eyes. But upon landing, we couldn’t see Mike! Where was he? Did he fall out? Was he doubled over, vomiting in the cockpit? What happened? Finally, as they taxied to a stop in front of us and the engine sputtered to a halt, Mike poked his head up from beneath the cockpit combing with a huge grin on his face! Flying along the beaches of Cape Cod and view-
ing them from the open cockpit was an experience he wouldn’t soon forget. He had had the time of his life! Fast-forward 24 years and here we were again, strapping our “baby” into another Great Lakes, this one white and blue and flown by a trusted friend. And our “little boy” is now bigger than me! Bill had already pre-flighted the plane when we got there, so we pulled the plane from its hangar, and Bill went through the safety briefing and instructions on how to get into the cockpit – step here, not here; right foot first so you can put your left foot on the fuselage step and swing your right leg into the cockpit; stand on the seat then shimmy your way in. The Great Lakes is not a large airplane, and this is most apparent in the front cockpit – it’s tight! Mike squeezed himself in, and Bill helped with the fivepoint safety harness, showed Mike the controls and where to put his feet, etc. It was a beautiful afternoon as they taxied out to runway 28R. The plan was to fly straight out to the La Jolla shoreline, do a few steep turns for the kayakers in the bay below, then south along the shore and around Point Loma for the San Diego Harbor Tour. The coastline between La Jolla and Point Loma – and pretty much everywhere in southern California – is beautiful and worth the trip by itself. But the Harbor Tour is really incredible, offering spectacular views of the city and harbor as well as the warships, submarines, helicopters, and jets of North Island Naval Air Station and the Navy base, not to mention the commercial jets coming and going at nearby Lindbergh Field (KSAN). Cruise south over the Coronado Bridge at 800 feet, then turn around over San Diego Bay, and back over the bridge, tall hotels, office buildings, and Petco Field to your right, the Hotel Del Coronado off the left wingtip. Beneath, cruise ships, sailboats, and powerboats ply the waters. It’s a smorgasbord of activities and sights that overwhelm the senses – and Mike got to take it all in from the open cockpit of the Great Lakes! The return flight takes you from the harbor over the approach end of Lindbergh’s runway, to Mission Bay, another of San Diego’s water sports playgrounds, then back to the airport. Bill let Mike fly for most of their time, gently guiding him when necessary, I’m sure. My son came back once again grinning from ear to ear – there’s just someContinued on Page 17
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he bartender stood before our very confused band of late night merrymakers, almost apoplectic with rage. He was shouting so incoherently that we at first couldn’t understand what he was saying. What could have turned him from the usually affable publican into this raving, arm waving lunatic in front of us, we wondered? It was the late ‘70s, and my visits as a Representative for The Cessna Aircraft Company to Miller Aviation in Endicott, New York occurred every three weeks as regular as clockwork. Regular too, were the visits to The Red Lion, the little pub located just a stone’s throw from the TriCities Airport. The food was good, the drinks were a fair measure, and the owner seemed to like us in spite of our sometimes-boisterous sessions. In addition to my work as the “Factory Expert” with regard to the multi-engine aircraft produced by Cessna, I was expected to wine, dine, and otherwise entertain my dealers. As you might imagine, being young, single, and social, I enjoyed this role very much. My boss was very generous and understanding regarding these turnouts, and in spite of the staggering expense accounts that I turned in, he never questioned them. As the celebratory potential of my visits dawned on the young staff at our newest Cessna dealership, everyone at Miller Aviation seemed to become particularly attuned to the schedule of the Cessna Credit Card. No one, from the line guy to the owners of the company, missed the blowout that the first night of my visit always occasioned. As the guy who carried the card, I soon realized that the universal joy apparent at my arrival was really for the food
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and the libation that I represented, and while I was well-liked by the Miller crew, I was regarded mostly as necessary to the celebration, and the adulation for me never rose to the levels enjoyed by the card. On this particular occasion, the group of us had arrived at the Red Lion much later than usual due to a late demonstration flight and were told that the kitchen had closed. Most of the guy’s took it well, since drinking came before and often overshadowed eating, but there were dark mutterings from the Chief Pilot of Miller’s Charter Department. This would be Ken, who ran the quickly growing department for the company and who had a reputation as a talented pilot and also, as I was to learn, had a reputation as a bit of a character. Because the headquarters of IBM was located a few miles away from Tri-Cities, they chose Miller Aviation to transport their personnel on their many trips to the Big Apple. Trips to The City with a load of their engineers (covertly referred to by staff as “Zipperheads”) became as regular as a shuttle, and the department rapidly added pilots and aircraft. Ken ran the department with skill but also with a sort of zany aplomb. He was short and portly, with piercing brown eyes, and he wore his clothing as if he had dressed in the dark. He also possessed perhaps the worst wig I had ever seen. He was quick to announce anytime, to anyone listening, that not only was it a wig, but it was a bad wig. However, he would add, it was his wig and he loved it. As the department added pilots, he began referring to himself as Commander Ken, in a rather joking way, but with a minor note of seriousness that his whimsicality made hard to define. The name was
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As Bill says – everyone looks good in a snoopy hat! (Eric McCarthy) Continued from Page 16
thing about Great Lakes biplanes! He still talks about that flight and what fun he had. Thanks again, Bill!
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A couple of months later, Bill offered me an opportunity to fly with him in the Great Lakes. I was hoping for the same flight Mike had had, but the weather wasn’t cooperating: a persistent marine layer enveloped the coastline, thwarting our plans. So we decided to head inland for some airwork. Taxiing out the run-up area requires a carefully choreographed dance on the rudder pedals to keep up moving in the right direction. S-turns are mandatory as it’s impossible to see directly in front of
so bizarre and Ken’s appearance so unlikely that the title stuck, and soon no one around the airport thought of addressing him as Ken without using the Commander prefix. At a later time during a vacation, I addressed a card to him and all of his pilots with “Commander Ken and his Lost Planet Airman” and that stuck too, making them probably the most oddly named 135 operation in the country. Over time, Ken and I became friends, and I found his wacky sense of humor to be catching. I found myself caught up in his slapstick ways that came out in both of us at odd moments. For instance, one afternoon when we were scheduled to fly together, Ken took me by the apartment I was renting to pick up my flight kit. With him in the idling car, I sprang out of the passenger seat and made toward the open sliding door of my apartment at full tilt, making a good six knots over the ground. When I arrived at the open door, the closed and unseen screen door instantly stopped all the forward progress being made by my feet, while momentum carried the top of my body and the upper part of the screen forward. The screen trapped my hands in their original position by my sides and the screen and I toppled like a tree, face first onto the carpet inside the door. I bounced once and lay there stunned, listening to choked, hysterical laugher and the sound of Ken pounding on the dash of the car. One night we took our dates to a beautiful restaurant, which Ken had been raving about and which was new to me. As we sat with the girls, sipping our drinks and waiting for our food, Ken excused himself to go to the men’s room. I sat for a couple of minutes longer until the power
of suggestion suggested that it was time that I go too. Upon entering the restroom, I found it to be empty, but I noticed that one of the stalls was occupied. Wanting to help Ken with his ablutions, I gave the stall door a mighty kick. Disappointed that I got no reaction from him, it was at that moment that I noticed the feminine hygiene dispenser on the wall. The ring of keys that Ken carried on his belt was impressive, and he was proud of them. When anyone remarked on the number of keys on it, he would take that opportunity to prove that they were all working and vital keys by naming, one at a time, what each key was for. One day I found that I had a key to a lock that I didn’t own anymore, and I waited until I could slip it unnoticed onto Ken’s key ring. That night at the Red Lion one of the pilots asked him what all the keys were for. Ken began the familiar litany, fingering each beloved key while naming its lock. The confusion on his face when he reached my planted key provided the evening’s best laugh for all the guys who of course, were in on the joke. Oh yes, the hysterical pub owner. It turned out that Commander Ken had broken a 35-year tradition, and the owner’s tranquility by being the first customer ever to order in a pizza at the Red Lion. After the lot of us were thrown en masse into the parking lot, the Commander told us he was hungry and would eat it there before going home. He wondered if the bartender would sell him a beer to go with it.
the plane, especially from the back seat where Bill was flying. Montgomery was busy that morning, and we listened as one pilot got the unwelcomed request to call the tower regarding a “possible pilot deviation” – that didn’t sound good! Cleared for takeoff, our departure was uneventful, and once over the San Vicente Reservoir, Bill handed the controls over to me. We circled left and right over the reservoir as I got a feel for the airplane, and I was immediately reminded of how much I enjoy flying an aircraft with a stick. Intuitive movements of the stick result in the desired effect – you almost feel as if
you’ve become one with the airplane! The controls in the Great Lakes are very light and balanced, and the wind whistling through the flying wires provides an audible indication of airspeed. Drop the nose a little in a turn and the noise gets louder; slow a little and it’s quieter. We flew around the Julian area for about a half hour. Then it was time to head back. The Great Lakes doesn’t carry a lot of fuel, and even if it did, I’m sure it still wouldn’t have seemed like long enough. The plane is just a hoot to fly! To be honest, I was so enthralled with simContinued from Page 18
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Carrizo Gorge
Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to fly the Carrizo Gorge a couple of times with experienced pilots. Located near the Mexican border, just north of the Jacumba Airport (L78) in the
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the gorge features an 11-mile long canyon with an abandoned rail line clinging precariously to the sides of the mountains that define it. The rail line used to connect San Diego with the Imperial Valley with a substantial portion of the track in Mexico. Numerous trestle bridges and tunnels carved through the rugged mountains enable the rail line to maintain its gradual descent to the desert floor below. About three quarters of the way through the gorge is the Goat Canyon Trestle, a massive trestle bridge that, at 186 feet tall
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and 630 feet long, was in its day, the tallest wooden structure in daily use. It became a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1986. Construction began in 1907 and, at a cost of $18 million the rail line was completed in 1919. The railroad operated into the early 2000s but suffered from tunnel collapses, trestle fires, washouts, and landslides from tropical storms over the years, evidence of which still litters the canyon today. Twisted track segments and abandoned and toppled passenger and freight cars and their cargo remain
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strewn on the steep mountainsides, unable, or at least uneconomical, to be retrieved. From the air, the whole thing looks like a model train or movie set. Flying the gorge requires some extra precautions. Wind is always a concern when flying in mountainous areas, but it’s even more important when you’ll be flying in the gorge, below the mountaintops. Air spilling down the lee side of a ridge can exceed an airplane’s ability to climb, spelling disaster. A light breeze shouldn’t pose a problem, but winds greater than 10 knots or gusty conditions should give you pause––if you hear that little voice in your head questioning your decision to go – don’t! Another concern is the lack of available emergency landing sites in the canyon – there are none! The good news is that the Carrizo Gorge is all “downhill” if you start at the south end and work your way north – the only way it should ever be flown. You’ve got a good chance of gliding out of the canyon in the event of an engine failure. The bad news: because of all the twists and turns of the rugged canyon, you won’t see a “suitable” landing site until you exit the gorge at the north end where it opens into the relatively flat desert. My advice: go with an instructor or someone familiar with the Carrizo Gorge; always fly “down” the gorge (this applies to any and all canyons: never fly up a canyon as the walls and floor of the canyon will eventually close in on you, limiting and ultimately eliminating your ability to turn around); then configure for – first notch of flaps and 90 knots in most light aircraft today – as you descend through the gorge enjoying the view. It’s a hidden gem most people will never see. That’s all for this month! Until next time, fly safe!
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The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Garmin announced the availability of an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) of the G5 electronic attitude indicator for hundreds of makes and models of aircraft. Garmin has supplied a G5 that is installed in the panel of AOPA’s Sweepstakes 172, which was on display at EAA AirVenture. “We are pleased to see this collaboration between government and industry to pave the way for installing in certified airplanes these modern, highly capable systems common in experimental airplanes,” said AOPA President Mark Baker. “These cost-effective new products will bring new vibrancy, safety, and reliability to the GA fleet. This is just the beginning. We expect other companies to bring forth other non-TSO’d equipment that will improve the fleet.” AOPA has worked closely with the FAA, Garmin, and others in the industry to demonstrate the need for affordable avionics and other safety systems for older airplanes. “The importance of creating a pathway for simplified certification processes and its impact on safety and the ability to deliver lower cost avionics can’t be overstated,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin Vice President of aviation sales and marketing. “AOPA worked closely with the FAA and
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Garmin to outline the need and opportunities for such equipment. Their counsel and input from their highly active membership base helped guide Garmin’s decision to further engage our engineering and certification teams, and enter this important market, a decision that will help improve the legacy fleet.” The solid-state G5, which includes a
four-hour backup battery, forms the heart of the upgraded panel on the Cessna 172, which is being remanufactured by Yingling Aviation in Wichita. In its effort to continue focusing attention on the need for lower cost, safety-enhancing equipment for the legacy fleet, AOPA hopes to install a new-generation digital autopilot in the airplane and other gear,
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including an upgraded engine and airbag seatbelts, before the aircraft is given away as part of the organization’s membership sweepstakes, which closes May 31, 2017. Anyone with an active AOPA membership at that point is eligible to win the revitalized Skyhawk. See the official sweepstakes rules on the AOPA website, www.aopa.org.
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Cover Story: China and the Flying Tigers
Continued from Page 4 route became known as the “Aluminum Trail” because it was strewn with so many irretrievable crash sites, many of which remain today. This airlift became the lifeline to saving China. The AVG joined the fight in the air over China and Burma beginning on Dec. 20, 1941. Flying early versions of the P40, made famous by the addition of painted shark’s teeth, they set combat records, which have never been equaled. The official record claims destruction of 296 enemy aircraft with the loss of only 14 pilots in combat in seven plus months until they were disbanded on July 4, 1942. The AVG was replaced by the Army Air Forces’ 23rd Fighter Group under what became the CTAF (China Air Task Force) – and the CTAF was later absorbed into the newly formed 14th Army Air Force in March of 1943, which also included the CACW (Chinese-American Composite Wing) – all under the superb tactical leadership of Gen. Claire Chennault – and all of these fell under the CBI (China-Burma-India Theater), which included those flying the Hump. While there are those who feel strongly that the label “Flying Tigers” should only apply to the original AVG, the label continued to be applied by both China and the U.S. Military to all those
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who followed. Most of the patches representing all the groups reflect a tiger with wings and/or in flight. Incredible records continued to be set by those who followed – those who were not there by choice, did not get rewarded by high pay, and served for much longer terms. Inspired by the AVG, they achieved similar remarkable records. Of special note is the record of rescue and return to one’s unit of so many downed U.S. pilots by the Chinese people – both Nationalists and Communists alike. A U.S. pilot who survived being shot down, if picked up by the Chinese, had a 95 percent chance (almost a guarantee) of being returned safely to his unit – and at great risk and peril to those who rescued him. We have heard many heartwrenching tales from our vets of what the Chinese suffered to save our pilots. Those from the U.S. who served in China developed a lifelong affection for the Chinese people, and it is reciprocated to this day. Many Chinese pilots were sent to the U.S. to be trained and formed a lifelong affection for America as well. While our two countries went separate ways after WWII, we have found this separation closing in recent years as China has evolved into the modern world and become a significant player. Many
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Chinese people have never forgotten that Americans came to help save their country. We have also found that few Americans know the story of the ChinaBurma-India Theater in WWII and the legend of the Flying Tigers. A new and better relationship is forming between our two peoples, built on the friendships formed during WWII. To that end, the American Aviators VIP Tour of China was created in 2004 to bring Americans to see the China we have discovered and to also visit one significant place where the Flying Tigers served in WWII. One of the most picturesque places in China is exotic Guilin (“Kweilin” in WWII), and this is where Chennault’s Command and Operations Cave was located. Reports from Chennault’s human radar network sent reports of Japanese movement to this HQ location so that our forces could best predict where Japanese fighters and bombers were heading. That allowed the least amount of precious limited fuel to be expended by launching our Flying Tigers just before enemy arrival at the right location. On our 2006 tour, we noticed the main runway there was being changed into a divided highway along with construction of industrial buildings. At the suggestion of retired two-star Gen. James T. Whitehead (who was on our tour), we asked the mayor of Guilin to help us save access to this historic cave. The Chinese rose beyond expectation and have designed, built, and paid for the creation of the Flying Tigers Guilin Heritage Park and Museum at this site and asked us to raise funds to restore the inside of the Command Cave to its WWII appearance (a fundraising quest still underway). Gen. Whitehead and Larry Jobe (UAL Capt., ret.), along with others, then formed the nonprofit Flying Tiger Historical Organization (FTHO) for the purpose of raising tax-deductible funds for the cave restoration. The new Flying Tiger park and its 16,000-square-foot museum had its Grand Opening in March 2015, attended by Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong among many other U.S. and Chinese dignitaries, as well as our tour members. The Florence Fang Family Foundation made a $175,000 donation to the FTHO to purchase a restored C47 to fly over the Hump to commemorate the famous Hump flights one last time. The C47, currently located near Sydney, Australia, plans to start its nearly 7,000mile journey on Aug. 15 across Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Myanmar before crossing the Himalayas into Kunming, China and finally into Guilin where it will be placed on display in front of the new museum there. The journey will of course be dependent on weath-
New Flying Tigers Guilin Heritage Park entrance with new Museum in background. (Barbara Bussler)
WWII vet and CBI Hump pilot, Jay Vinyard, inside Chennault's Command/ Operations Cave on the 2015 tour. (Also in photo is Florence Fang who donated the $175,000 to the FTHO for the purchase of the C47 and U.S. Consul General from Guangzhou) (Barbara Bussler)
Rendering of the new 16,000-sq.-ft. Flying Tigers museum. (Barbara Bussler)
er and unforeseen mechanical issues, if any. Californian, Dale Mueller, will be one of two of the required typed DC3/C47 pilots, and Larry Jobe will be one of two back-up pilots. The other two pilots are from Australia as is the mechanic/engineer. This adventure can be followed on www.FlyingTheHump.com. The 12th Annual American Aviators VIP Tour of China is scheduled for March 15 through 31, 2017 (we always opt for March-April for best weather, crowds, and price) and will include a very special dedication ceremony of the C47 at the site of the Flying Tigers Park & Museum in Guilin where one can also tour Chennault’s Command and Operations Cave (still being restored to WWII livery). The all five-star 17-day tour includes the following highlights, among others – Beijing’s Forbidden City, Summer Palace, the Great Wall, and Asia’s largest Aviation Museum, Wuhan & Yichang; a Continued on Page 22
EAA EXEMPTION PETITION TO FIX TEENAGER BIRTHDAY SOLO FLIGHT GAP RESULTS IN NEW NATIONAL POLICY
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Eliminates Dilemma Created by New Application Process and TSA Screening
An exemption petition developed, supported, and recently submitted with assistance by the EAA that would have closed a gap that prevented teenagers from soloing aircraft on their 14th or 16th birthdays, has resulted in new national policy released this week by the Federal Aviation Administration. The new FAA policy (N8900.371) allows youth to obtain their student pilot certificates up to 90 days prior to the key birthday appropriate for first PIC solo flight. Young students in training once again can exercise the PIC privileges of their certificate for first solo on their eligible birthday. This policy change is in effect immediately. The amended process for a student pilot application has been sent to all FAA offices and individuals authorized to process student pilot applications. It allows student pilots to submit a paper application up to 90 days prior to their 14th birthday (for glider solo flights) or 16th birthday (for powered aircraft solo flights). Once approved, the temporary authorization would remain valid for 60 days, and the FAA would mail a permanent certificate to the student pilot within that 60-day window. “The April 2016 FAA rule change regarding student pilot certificate eligibility created a situation where young people eager to make their solo flights on their first eligible birthday could not do so because the TSA’s security vetting requirement would not allow a certificate to be issued the same day they applied,” said Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety. “EAA pursued an exemption to the revised rules that ultimately resulted in this new national policy that solves the problem. Soloing for the first time at the earliest possible age is a long-standing tradition in many aviation families. I’m very pleased to see that once again, working together with the FAA, we could get it done.” This announcement is an immediate fix to allow solo flights on the first eligible birthday. In addition to this new policy solution, the FAA indicates that it is working on a simple IACRA process that will allow flight instructors to process an application through the agency’s IACRA online system up to 90 days before the student’s eligible birthday. A temporary student certificate could then be downloaded with a permanent certificate mailed after the birthday. The FAA hopes
to complete that work within the next three months. “Getting young people involved in aviation at such an important milestone in age is essential to our community and its
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future pilots. EAA is pleased we could partner with the FAA to knock down another barrier that may have prevented that from happening,” Elliott said. “This way, we can continue to see our sons and
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The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has announced several updates to the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) it pioneered for the Dynon EFIS-D10A, an STC that was originally announced at the Sun ’n Fun Fly-In at Lakeland, Fla. in April. The Accessible Safety STC, which is now available to EAA members for $100 each, can be ordered at eaa.org/ AccessibleSafetySTC and will be shipped within two weeks after EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016. The STC is officially supplied and owned by an EAA subsidiary – EAA STC, LLC – that is fully supported by EAA and ensures the high standards and attention expected for EAA-related products. In addition to the Cessna and Piper aircraft first announced in April, several more models of each aircraft are now eligible. It now includes the Cessna 175, 177, and 182 series, as well as the Piper PA-24 and PA-32 series. Additional aircraft outside these two manufacturers are expected to be added soon. In addition, the STC has been expanded to include the Dynon EFISD100 as an approved substitution for the
Dynon EFIS-D10A that was part of the initial STC. The two devices share virtually the same hardware and software, except that the EFIS-D100 has a seveninch display compared to the EFISD10A’s four-inch display. This option will require much more extensive modification of instrument panels than the smaller display, which fits into a standard instrument hole, but the readability and versatility of the EFIS-D100 have made it a top choice of homebuilders and light sport manufacturers for years. “Our intent in developing this STC was to bring mature, safety-enhancing technologies to the cockpits of more aircraft,” said Jack Pelton. “Today’s announcement reflects the work EAA has done in the last few months to both bring the STC to market and to continue its growth. There are many more good things to come.” EAA STC will make detailed installation and maintenance manuals available by the time the first STCs are shipped. In the meantime, see EAA’s FAQ at www.eaa.org for answers to common questions.
China and the Flying Tigers Continued from Page 20 four-night Yangtze River Cruise with the Three Gorges Dam (world’s largest) and its five locks; Chongqing with Gen. Stilwell’s HQ and the local Flying Tigers Museum; Chengdu with its Giant Panda Breeding Center (babies); Guilin with its Flying Tiger Park & Museum, Li River Cruise, and Tea Plantation; Xi’an with its 8,000 Clay Soldiers, City Wall, and Tang Dynasty Show; Suzhou, the Silk Capital of the world, with its Grand Canal Cruise; and Shanghai, with its YuYuan Gardens, the Bund, and its famous acrobatic show – and so much more. Retired UAL Captain, Larry Jobe, and wife, “China Nina,” will personally be on the tour with you as we cover all the main points of interest that reveal both the old and new China plus points of special interest to aviators and WWII history buffs alike. Due to growing mobility issues, this will no doubt be the last tour we will be able to personally escort. See our ad on page 20 in this issue. Details can be found at www.TravelAireTours.com.
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CIVIL AIR PATROL ORDERS 19 NEW CESSNA SINGLE-ENGINE PISTON AIRCRAFT In Flight USA Celebrating 31 Years
August 2016
Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture an order from the U.S. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for 19 new aircraft, which includes 17 Cessna Skylane 182Tand two Cessna Turbo Stationair HD T206H aircraft. CAP, a federally chartered
nonprofit organization, is celebrating 75 years of using civilian aviation resources to help bolster the nation’s defense. “With a relationship spanning more than 40 years, we are proud that CAP has chosen Cessna Skyhawks, Skylanes, and Stationairs to comprise the majority of their 550 aircraft fleet,” said Doug May, vice president, Piston Aircraft. “As our largest
single-engine piston customer, it is a testament to the dependability and versatility of our aircraft that CAP continues to choose Cessna products to fulfill their mission.” The aircraft, produced at Textron Aviation’s manufacturing facility in Independence, Kan., are scheduled to be delivered throughout the second half of 2016, replacing older models in CAP’s
fleet. CAP flies more than 98,500 hours annually in support of search-and-rescue operations, disaster relief, homeland security, and flight training. For more information about the Cessna Skylane or the Turbo Stationair HD, visit www.cessna.txtav.com For more information about Civil Air Patrol, visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com.
Avidyne offers $500 “Don’t Wait” Rebate for customers who equip with qualifying Avidyne ADS-B avionics in Q3 2016. Avidyne Corporation announced that they are offering a “Don’t Wait” ADS-B Rebate in the amount of $500 for single-engine piston aircraft owners who equip with qualifying ADS-B avionics between June 17 and Sept. 30, 2016. “We have made it really simple for
customers to buy Avidyne ADS-B Out compliant avionics and receive a $500 Instant Rebate, with no waiting period and none of the hassles associated with the program recently announced by the FAA and the Department of Transportation,” said Mitch Biggs, Avidyne’s Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “In addition, customers who purchase an IFD540 plus an AXP340 ADS-B Out Transponder are also eligible
for our current promotion, which is a FREE SkyTrax100 ADS-B In ($2,500 VALUE) for a total savings of $3,000! There’s simply no reason to wait.” “The recently announced FAA Rebate is pretty convoluted, and I expect it will frustrate a lot of aircraft owners,” said Avidyne CEO, Dan Schwinn. “And it also has had the adverse effect of causing people to not equip now, so we decided to offer a really simple instant rebate
that customers can take advantage of today without all the hassle.” Avidyne’s $500 “Don't Wait Rebate” is available in lieu of the FAA Rebate for owners of single-engine piston aircraft who purchase Avidyne ADS-B Out compliant avionics between June 17 and Sept. 30, 2016. Visit website for full details http://www.avidyne.com/landing/faarebate-corporate.asp
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Living in the Age of Airplanes offers a fresh perspective on a modern-day miracle that many of us take for granted: flying. Narrated by Harrison Ford and featuring an original score from Academy Award winning composer, James Horner, the film takes viewers to 18 countries across all seven continents to illuminate how airplanes have empowered a century of global connectedness our ancestors could never have imagined. Following its premiere at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum in Washington, DC, the film continued its successful run on giant screen, digital, IMAX, and museum cinemas worldwide in 2015/2016. It will be released digitally and on DVD/Blu-ray in Oct. 2016 along with the release of the original soundtrack. Living in the Age of Airplanes is directed by Brian J. Terwilliger (One Six Right) and produced by Terwilliger and Bryan H. Carroll. Director of Photography is Andrew Waruszewski. Music is by James Horner (Avatar, Titanic). Editor is Brad Besser. Website: www.airplanesmovie.com, Trailers: www.airplanesmovie.com/ trailers, Soundtrack: www.airplanesmovie .com/soundtrack
Product Details •Narrator: Harrison Ford •Director: Brian J. Terwilliger •Audio/Languages: English DTS-HD Master Audio in 7.1 and 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Mandarin (Simplified) Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Special Features) •Subtitles: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese Mandarin (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish •Number of Discs: 1 •Blu-ray and DVD Disc Release Date: October 2016 •Run Time: 47 minutes and 40+ minutes of special features •Special Features: • Behind-the-scenes footage from around the world • “Making of” the film’s most challenging shot • Featurette on the making of the “Alaska House” sequence • Montage of jets taking off / landing • Flower Sequence “Deconstructed” • “Seeing Aviation for the First Time” / Kids in Africa • Deleted scene featuring air-to-air footage from Alaska • Deleted scene (Hawaii) • Theatrical Trailer
August 2016
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Homebuilder’s Workshop
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t is 6:01 a.m. on the longest day of the year, the sky is light, and a very cool breeze is blowing across beautiful Crystal Lake at the cottage that my grandfather built in northern Michigan in 1924, the cottage where my dad spent every summer until he went off to work, and where I spent many but not nearly enough summers as a boy, and not nearly enough since. Planes on downwind for runway 33 at Frankfort are halfway between this cottage and the airport. Sometimes I see them, sometimes I see planes departing to the north, sometimes I see arriving planes doing a quick lap of the lake. The small boy in me goes outside every time to look whenever I hear an airplane. Over the years, I’ve observed that many of the lakefront cottages were becoming filled with old folks who never went in or on the lake, doddered around walking undersized yip-yip dogs while carrying plastic poop bags, drove slow, were overweight, and displayed dour demeanors in restaurants. I somehow seem to have qualified on the first count but hopefully won’t ever make the last four. The RV-9A brought me up here in the new style of flying, the “technologically advanced aircraft” style. The gist of this style of flying is that I set the destination into the GPS, take off, re-center the HSI so that the airplane doesn’t make a huge turn when I engage the autopilot, set the altitude and the climb rate, turn on the autopilot, set cruise power once we reach altitude, lean the engine, and, depending on whether there are scattered showers around, sometimes go into heading mode and do slight course changes to get around the clouds. The system reminds
So many aircraft are available to choose from when looking for that next perfect flyer. However, in truth, the field narrows quickly when you seek simple flying coupled with the ability to go anywhere. That’s the legacy of the famed Cub. It’s proven its worth as both a pleasure plane and a workhorse. For more than 85 years, the Cub’s design has been modified and enhanced, with the occasional bungling. Its study is a lesson in purity, and for that reason alone, many pilots will attest to their fascination with the type. But today there’s really only one true Cub. In keeping the Cub true to its roots, the Legend Cub excels in purity, pleasure, and power. The Legend Cub is available in the
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me to switch fuel tanks every half hour, and I’ve got it programmed to automatically start a descent to traffic pattern altitude at the destination. I’m not sure that all this automation has anything to do with flying, but it did get me here. There are many cottages up here “furnished” with beat up pieces from across the decades that look like they were never really in style, Midwestern kitsch on walls and in gardens, and high body mass individuals. The season starts on July 4, but as I look out at the lake, I wonder where all the kids are, and the boats. That’s what this place really should be about. Kids. Kids and boats! For 80 years, there has been soaring at the Frankfort Airport but the previous airport manager drove off the local glider club and apparently other folks too. I’m told that he wanted to charge the club $5 for every takeoff and for every landing, towplane, and glider both. There used to be steep parking fees here, but now it’s free. I hope the airport recovers. My sister inherited the cottage from my cousin, but the cottage has deferred maintenance, requires a ton of work every year just to open, maintain, and close for the winter, and there is no local labor pool to hire for chores. Michigan doubles the property taxes for out of state owners, so a season’s rental income barely covers the taxes, not to mention expenses. And if there was a mortgage... I can’t argue with her decision to sell, and even if I could afford it, there’s a ton of work required that I can’t see myself doing. This morning we will take a local flight in the RV-9A, and we will again enjoy the pilots’ perspective on this beau-
tiful part of the world on a clear, calm day. With the low wing and high fuselage sides, the RV-9A is not the world’s best for sightseeing, but it will get the job done. I seem to recall that it can be flown with the autopilot off. It may be my last flight up here.
The agenda for the flight home was to try cross-country flying of a more serious nature, namely, northern Michigan to Savannah with only one stop. Cynthiana, Ky., was the designated fuel stop, and the first leg was a snoozer at 5,500 feet. Unusual for me, I plugged in the iPhone for music as I had trouble keeping my eyes open. At Cynthiana, I attended to physiological matters that far surpassed my expectations, as I thought I had completely drained bilges before takeoff. I landed with 13 gallons of fuel in the tanks, a healthy reserve. After a nap and a Big Mac, it was off to Georgia – first under the clouds, then zigzagging to get on top and
having to go to 9,500 feet, 2,000 higher than I anticipated. Then the clouds Ed started rising over Wischmeyer southern Kentucky, and I zigzagged to get back underneath. Half past Tennessee, I zigzagged to get on top and again had to go to 9,500 feet, but I was rewarded with a tailwind of more than 20 knots. As I got over South Carolina, I had to zigzag on top to have legal cloud clearance. Five minutes before the avionics would have told me to start down, I started down on my own to avoid clouds, leaving the 60-degree air at altitude for that awful stuff that the south is known for in the summer. It wasn’t all that bumpy, but as I passed through a thousand feet, it was into the oven. Approach told me to fly maximum forward speed, and I flew a full cross-control slip the entire last mile, slowing down just in time for a good landing. Sometimes Murphy’s Law acts on itself, and today was one of those times. I flew on the day that I wanted to, and made the trip, engine on to engine off, in 7:15. The airlines can do it in five and a half to six hours, sometimes more. But… It was a 15- minute drive to the local airport instead of an hour to the airline airport, and it only took 15 minutes to get ready to fly instead of an hour check in. Pretty close to a draw. What did I need to really compete with the airlines on this flight, up and back? An instrument rating, another 20 knots, air conditioning, and… a better way to handle “physiological needs.”
widest array of engine choices and each of them boasts, foremost, dependability and power. There, too, is an aspect of brand loyalty that rests deep in the hearts of pilots. With these in mind, what’s not to love about choosing between Lycoming and Continental when selecting your new aircraft? Following the choice of engine, the purist pilot wants to be sure that selecting an airframe, avionics, and all the amenities will serve his/her needs throughout their ownership of the aircraft. In a Legend Cub, one knows with certainty that the airframe is built to last. Chromoly steel tubing and aluminum structural members coupled with synthetic coverings have withstood the test of
time. But durability is only part of it. Carbon fiber adds strength and assists the airframe in carrying its load. As an EAB, the Legend Cub is approved up to 1,750 pounds GTOW, yet it’s built lighter than ever before, maximizing payload. Avionics are the configurable component most pilots enjoy installing and retrofitting in their aircraft today. A far cry from Cubs of the past, Legend Cubs are equipped with the latest in digital wizardry offering moving maps, situational awareness, and a litany of other productivity resources at the press of a finger. The intelligent Cub panel has been so successful that it’s been nicknamed the SmartCub. Feature for feature, the Legend Cub is known to have it all, from full dual controls
to its combination door/window on both sides of the aircraft. If there’s something missing, that’s because it hasn’t been invented yet or fails to fit the formula for simplicity, affordability, and the ability to go anywhere. Take a closer look at the Legend Cub before buying your next aircraft. For more information on the Legend Cub, Super Legend and Legend AmphibCub, email info@legend.aero, call 903/885-7000 or visit www.legend.aero
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I really wanted to go for a swim in the lake, but I forgot a swimsuit. This reminded me of a story from when my parents’ generation were kids. Seems as how two girls wanted to go “skin diving” one night, and they did. Unfortunately, some adults came out on the dock to enjoy the evening and chatted for a bit, much longer than the shivering and very quiet girls under the dock appreciated. You get the idea…
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COMMUTER CRAFT INNOVATOR AIRCRAFT GOES ALPHA IN 2016
In Flight USA Celebrating 31 Years
Planes of Fame Air Museum Over 150 Aircraft and Displays
See the L-19 Bird Dog Fly!
Living History Flying Day Saturday, September 3, 10 am The September 3rd Living History Flying Day will feature the Cessna L-19/O-1E Bird Dog. A speaker panel of distinguished aviation experts, historians and veterans will give a presentation, followed by a flight demonstration of the featured aircraft.
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Commuter Craft has successfully completed pre-production flight tests of Innovator ShipOne and is starting production with six “AlphaShips” this fall. These first production aircraft will be customer built in the Commuter Craft Facility under the Experimental aircraft category. This will be followed by construction of eight “BetaShip” aircraft, leading to full general production in 2017. Commuter Craft began taking position reservations in April of this year and will continue to offer its pre-production special until Sept. 2016. The Innovator is a next generation two-place aircraft designed to provide best-in-class performance and safety features not found in other general aviation aircraft. Featuring a three-surface blend wing, lifting body airframe, the Innovator top speed is more than 200 miles per hour, with a 180-hp engine and fixed landing gear. The unique configuration is inherently stall and spin resistant while providing excellent low speed handling. The 60” wide cabin and variable geometry seats provide comfort for pilots from 5’0 to 6’9 tall, with ample room for baggage. Fully loaded, the Innovator has a range of 800 nautical miles. To make aviation more affordable and accessible, Commuter Craft designed the Innovator airframe to EAB category requirements. The aircraft kits will be customer built in two to three weeks in our 82,000-square-foot facility,
utilizing factory tooling. The Factory Builder Program saves time and money, eliminating the cost of expensive tools or dedicated build space. The build process is primarily assembly and bonding with very little fabrication. A dedicated technician is provided for each builder to insure quality and proper technique. Upon completion of the airframe, factory options are available for engine, propeller, instruments, interior, and paint packages to finish the Innovator aircraft in as little as three months total, compared to the average kit built time of seven years. Commuter Craft was formed in 2006 and has established its world headquarters and factory in Cartersville, Ga. The Innovator is first in a planned line of personal transportation vehicles designed to provide leading edge technology, performance, efficiency, and utility for the next generation and beyond. For more information, email sales@commutercraft.com or call 770/722-2514. Commutercraft.com offers technical information about the Innovator and the Factory Builder Program.
For the sixth straight year, EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University has been selected as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education, the nation’s most respected publication covering colleges and universities. Rankings are based on a two-part methodology: An institutional audit that captures demographics and workplace policies from each institution and a survey of employees on workforce practices. A total of 281 institutions with responses from more than 46,000 people participated in this year’s survey. The categories in which EmbryRiddle was among only 10 universities equivalent to its size for Honor Roll status
are: Compensation and Benefits, Respect and Appreciation, and Work/Life Balance. “We’re a dynamic University with a distinctive, innovative, and collaborative culture,” said Embry-Riddle Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Brandon Young. “This culture is enhanced by the importance we place on family and maintaining a healthy balance between professional and personal life. Getting to work with great colleagues and some of the best and brightest students is not too bad either.” To administer the survey and analyze the results, The Chronicle worked with ModernThink LLC, a strategic human capiContinued on Page 27
EMBRY-RIDDLE EARNS SIXTH CONSECUTIVE TITLE AS ‘GREAT COLLEGE TO WORK FOR’
DAHER PRESENTS ITS 2016 TURBOPROP AIRCRAFT RANGE OFFERING AT EBACE 2016
August 2016
Daher’s broad range of capabilities––from the production of aircraft and aerostructures, its expertise in engineering, support, and modernization to the new “Charter Pack” coverage for TBM commercial charter flights––are the focus of its participation in this week’s European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE 2016). Benefitting from significant inhouse industrial and technical resources, Daher has broadened its own aircraft product line with the new TBM 930 and enhanced TBM 900 very fast turboprop aircraft, while stepping up the company’s MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) offer and further building the upgrade services. Daher also maintains a leadership position in the manufacture of aerostructures for such applications as the Airbus A330, A350, and A380 jetliners; Airbus Helicopters’ H160 rotorcraft; and business jets from Dassault’s Falcon range, the Embraer Legacy 450, and Gulfstream’s G500/G600. Additionally, the company is confirming its role as a supplier of logistics services, building on the know-how of its parent company, the Daher group. “Our presence at EBACE 2016 reflects Daher’s ambitions in business aviation, in which we continue to modernize our factories with fully-digital assembly lines that provide quality, flexibility, and competitiveness,” commented Didier Kayat, the Daher group’s Chief Executive Officer. “Included in our efforts is the development of new technologies for our customers through our DaherLab innovation accelerator.” Nicolas Chabbert, Senior Vice President of Daher’s Airplane Business Unit, said the broadened TBM product
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Continued from Page 26 tal-consulting firm. The full results/rankings were posted July 22 in The Chronicle’s Academic Workplace Special Issue. Embry-Riddle also consistently has been named a top employer in annual rankings by the Arizona Republic, CareerBuilder, and the Orlando Sentinel. Embry-Riddle employs approximately 2,200 faculty, staff, and administrators worldwide. Benefits include paid holidays, including the week off between Christmas and New Year’s Day, a gener-
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line––based on the TBM 900 and TBM 930––meets the evolving needs of many operators, especially with European regulations that will soon enable commercial passenger operations using the very fast turboprop aircraft. “This regulatory change is expected to boost the entry level for business aviation, encouraging aircraft acquisitions by new players in Europe,” Chabert explained. “We have set up a commercial package offer proven by what Daher currently offers in regions of the world where such flights already are approved.” This commercial package is called the TBM Charter Pack, providing an inclusive package solution with: an extended version of Daher’s TBM Care Program (TCP) to cover commercial operators’ higher aircraft utilization rates; continuing airworthiness monitoring through CAMP systems; a dedicated TBM maintenance hotline; and TBM professional training courses. Chabbert added that the new regulations will create the possibility for single turboprop aircraft to perform medevac flights or organ transportation in Europe at a cost that makes Daher’s TBM ambulance version––equipped with a stretcher and incubator installations––highly attractive. One such aircraft currently is being prepared for an operator based in the French West Indies. For more information, visit www.tbm.aero.
ous personal leave program, a four-day summer workweek, a 403(b) retirement plan with Embry-Riddle gift and matching contribution, health insurance with vision and dental coverage, a telecommuting option, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program. A tuition waiver program offers free tuition to employees and family members, with employees allowed paid time off to attend Embry-Riddle classes. For more information, visit www.embryriddle.edu.
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Super Stallion Aircraft N408S Design and Manufacturing Rights 6 Place High Wing Kit-Plane Unique in Its Class Flies Fast, Far and Carries Alot 235 mph Cruise 2,600 mi. Range 1,600 lbs. Useful Load Sturdy Martin Hollmann Design – Retractable Composite Aircraft with Steel Cage
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AVG FLYING TIGERS 75TH ANNIVERSARY P-40 GATHERING September 24-25, 2016 DEKALB PEACHTREE AIRPORT
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CESSNA SIGNS A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, DELIVERS NEW SKYHAWK
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Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, delivered a new Cessna Skyhawk 172 as part of an agreement recently signed with Kent State University. The multi-year agreement includes initial purchase of a new Skyhawk aircraft, product support, training, and Kent State’s commitment to purchase new primary trainer aircraft solely from Textron Aviation to update its flight training fleet. Kent State University, in Kent, Ohio, currently operates 17 Skyhawk aircraft as the university’s primary flight trainer.
“We are excited to expand our relationship with Kent State University as it continues to update its training fleet and advance its aeronautics program,” said Doug May, vice president, Piston Aircraft. “Kent State has been training pilots in Skyhawks for more than 30 years, further demonstrating the strength of the platform and its leadership as the world’s most successful trainer.” Doug May presented the keys to the new aircraft to Kent State University at Textron Aviation’s static display at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis.
“We are very excited to accept delivery of this Skyhawk; our seventh similarly equipped aircraft in the past four years,” said Maureen R. McFarland, senior academic program director, Aeronautics at Kent State University. “We have operated Skyhawk aircraft as our primary trainer since the early 1980s, and Kent State University is very familiar with the quality, reliability, and cost effectiveness of the platform. We’ve been fortunate to establish a solid relationship with an outstanding company whose values, standards, and qualities of excellence match our own. We look forward to
Innova Aerospace has announced the availability of two new aircraft modernization and performance enhancement programs for the King Air 90 series aircraft. The first program is an engine modification utilizing the advanced power of GE’s H80 engine. The second program is a full avionics retrofit with the AeroVueintegrated flight deck by BendixKing. These upgrades are just the beginning of Innova Aerospace’s focus on aircraft modernization and enhanced performance. Many new programs are coming, including AeroVue for the Citation 560 currently in development.
The GE H80 engine offers King Air operators a significant reduction in operating costs with no hot section inspection or recurrent fuel nozzle maintenance required. “The GE H80 engines bring an estimated 10 percent increase in range, an eight percent increase in SFC, and 90 shp more than the -135A. Those benefits along with 4,000 TBO, no HSI, and no recurrent fuel nozzle inspection makes the H80 a sound business investment,” said David Meske, Director of Marketing, Innova Aerospace. Providing a power output of 800 shp
and extended TBO of 4,000 hours, the H80 engine is a robust, reliable, costeffective upgrade for the King Air 90. The GE H80 upgrade is available now for the C90 and E90 with the other models available in Q1 of 2017. The AeroVue integrated flight deck for the Beechcraft King Air C90 series major retrofit will offer customers a cockpit built with a list of long sought after features. Customers, taking advantage of this upgrade, will experience an increased value on the airframe as well as improved dispatch reliability, functionality, and maintainability.
What has 180hp, STOL capability, a steel-tube crew cage monocoque fuselage, 800 plus pounds of useful load, 500 plus mile range, all-metal design, and assembles in record time? Answer: the newest RANS Aircraft design, the S-21 OUTBOUND. “This is exciting for us,” said designer Randy Schlitter, “building a big two-seater with a lot of power and aerodynamics that allow both a 150 plus cruise and STOL credentials and building in features that make assembly easier and more accurate than ever.”
The new S-21 OUTBOUND is an all-metal high-wing, single-strut design that can be built as either a taildragger or a tricycle. It mounts the “stroker” 180hp Titan engine (and can be configured for others, all the way to a Rotax). Slotted flaps produce considerably less drag than traditional STOL appurtenances, allowing the S-21 OUTBOUND to enjoy excellent slow-flight characteristics while maintaining a respectable 150 plsu mph cruise speed. The OUTBOUND is the highestpayload design ever offered by RANS.
Its 28-foot wingspan and 141-square-foot wing support its 1,800 pound gross weight, which could include a 250-pound pilot, 175 pound passenger, 200 pounds of cargo, and full tanks – nearly 32 gallons – ready to take off as soon as you warm up the engine. Proprietary leading and trailing-edge extruded spars make the wing cleaner and easier to build, and the crew cage attaches to the main components, with an aft monocoque supporting the empennage. “This should be the fastest-build kit we’ve ever offered,” said Randy, “and certainly when
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working closely with Textron Aviation in the coming years.” Kent State University has been training pilots through its Flight Technology Program since 1967. With students in attendance from more than 26 states and four different countries, Kent State’s Aeronautics Program provides a comprehensive, systems-oriented education that produces highly competent professionals to operate the National and Global Airspace System into the 21st century and beyond. For more information, visit www.textron.com.
INNOVA AEROSPACE DELIVERS ON KING AIR 90 MODERNIZATION WITH GE H80 AND AEROVUE
To learn more about these programs and other services Innova Aerospace offers for the King Air 90 series, please visit www.MyKA90.com or call 1-573517-6135.
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you take its size into consideration. Finalsize matched holes in the sheet metal prevent most mistakes for a first-time builder too.” Making the build even quicker is the fact that the OUTBOUND doesn’t require paint. And finished sheetmetal, powdercoating, and built-in protection mean the OUTBOUND will stand up to years in the sun. Main wheels and tires can range from open or enclosed 8.00-series to 26” bush wheels. The prototype is under construction now; details will be available at www.RANS.com.
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esorts come in all configurations, sizes, and locations. I’ve stayed in places on small islands in the South Pacific, which consisted of little more than a few huts and a hand-made canoe. These places referred to themselves as resorts. In Dubai, some resorts, especially a few on the Persian Gulf, are the size of small cities. Still others can be found in remote corners of deserts. I actually know of an airport hotel, which brands itself as an airport resort. The dictionary defines the noun, resort as, “a place to which people frequently or generally go for relaxation or pleasure, especially one providing rest and recreational facilities for vacationers.” The verb, or even the gerund of resort, has an entirely different meaning. For example, after considering several alternatives, we could resort to a vacation at a resort – or, resorting to a resort was a good decision. For those who want to define their facilities, there are no legal criteria – one tennis court is usually sufficient, but not mandatory. It helps to have a pool. Golf courses are a nice addition. The resort in the South Pacific had none of these features. The beauty that the abundance of resorts in the world brings to the traveling public is that we have so many choices. I loved the Pacific Island version where there was never the sound of a motorized contrivance. Families and kids love resorts connected to theme parks with their many pools, beaches, adventure activities, and entertainment. What about those occasions when you crave the waterfront but still want to explore the restaurants, shops, and other attractions found only in a big city? Or where one spouse wants to cover the waterfront and the other wants to visit the shops and malls? Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, 333 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, 619/234-2500. www.marriott. com/marquis-san diegomarina. I discovered the ideal solution. Not only does it offer the best of both worlds, it is the most likely avenue to insure family harmony – The Marriott Marquis and Marina. The Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina is a luxury waterfront resort on the San Diego Bay. With 1,360 guest rooms, 280,000 square feet of event
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Stuart J. Faber and Aunt Bea You can park your car and almost never run out of things to do throughout this resort and the surrounding marina.
Fitness and Spa
The view of Marriott Marquis, San Diego Marina from above. (Courtesy Marriott Marquis and Marina)
The Hideaway Spa, one of the best I’ve experienced in California, has a staff of body treatment and wellness professionals who are top of the line. Services include body scrubs and wraps, facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, and couple’s massages. Unlike many hotels where a guestroom has been converted to a collection of a few outdated machines, the Marriott Marquis has a full-size gym with the latest in weight and cardio equipment. Special classes in spinning, yoga, and fitness are offered.
Marina Activities
Relax in a Cabana. (Courtesy Marriott Marquis and Marina)
The stately Marriott Marquis. (Courtesy Marriott Marquis and Marina)
space, a 446-slip marina, and an environment that easily transitions from dynamic meetings to resort-style relaxation, this impressive compound is a welcome escape for business and families. Adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center, less than three miles from the San Diego Airport, and steps from the Gaslamp Quarter, this spiffy downtown San Diego Bay resort is located at the center of many popular attractions. Recently, we spent several days here. The service and amenities throughout our stay were at the top of the charts. Guestrooms are luxurious, cozy, and comfortably furnished. The sparkling bathrooms are large and packed with amenities. The hotel has two heated pools, two
The Marriott Marquis offers large comfortable rooms. (Courtesy Marriott Marquis and Marina) whirlpools, bike and boat rentals, peoplewatching areas, and hiking paths. Guest rooms, most of which have commanding views of the marina and waterfront, include high- speed Internet, super luxurious beds, and plush linens. Among the more than 1,360 rooms are 55 suites and a concierge lounge. The hotel has a UPS store, Starbucks coffee house, a business center, and meeting rooms of every description. Scattered throughout the hotel are shops and dining venues with atmospheres similar to a village downtown.
It’s fun just to walk around the marina, look at the boats, and gaze at the sunset. It’s even more fun to hop on a boat or a paddleboard and try out your sea legs. Rentals at the marina include power and sailboats, WaveRunners, Jet Skis, paddleboats, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards. I took a Jet Ski for a spin. I opened it up to about 55 mph, about the take-off speed of a J-3 Cub on floats. What a thrill! I cruised from one end of San Diego Bay to the other – along spectacular sites such as the Coronado Bridge and the USS Midway, a venerable aircraft carrier, now a museum.
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Continued from Page 29 ers. The hotel recently implemented urban beekeeping in an effort to reduce the property’s carbon footprint and promote the conservation of local nature. It now produces its own honey and pollen. What I especially love about the Marina Kitchen is that the dining rooms are very stylish yet extremely energetic and casual. You can show up in jeans,
swimming gear, gym clothes, or fancy garments, and you will always feel right at home. Selections include everything from healthy salads, gigantic burgers and sandwiches to steaks, chops, pastas, and freshly caught seafood. Breakfast includes either a standard menu or a buffet with just about every dish from Japanese selections to custom-made omelets. Freshly baked pastries and breads, smoked salmon,
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cheeses, and sausages plus vegetarian dishes round out the choices. The only thing stuffy about the Marina Kitchen is that you will feel pleasantly stuffed with their superb cuisine. The Tequila Bar and Grille offers a variety of seasonal dishes. For lunch or dinner, select from chef’s specialties such as Panko-Crusted Fish Tacos and Carne Asada Fries as well as gluten-free, vegetar-
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Weddings and Meetings
If you plan to “pop the question,” include in your presentation to the intended spouse that, if he or she accepts, the wedding and reception will be held at the Marriott at the Marina. Chances of him or her saying “yes” will be substantially increased. Whether celebrating with a few guests or a few hundred, this San Diego Bay hotel will create a special day. With elegant wedding venues, delicious catering, and personalized service, the hotel’s special wedding team will make this a memorable event. Getting married along the waterfront will increase your chances of living happily ever after. With more than 280,000 square feet of meeting space, this resort can accommodate any event from a small pilot’s club meeting to housing a Boeing 747. A 100-million dollar expansion has just been completed with the creation of a Continued on Page 31
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Adventures Around the Resort Gaslamp Quarter
This hotel is an excellent example of the advantages in selecting an urban resort. If you want to venture from the hotel grounds, there are many things to see. Just steps away from the hotel is the Gaslamp Quarter, a 16-block downtown historical neighborhood that will take you back to early 20th-century California. Listed as an historic district on the National Register of Historical Places, the region is a collection of buildings constructed during the Victorian period of the 1860s. Beginning at Harbor Drive, just outside the hotel, the district includes 94 historic buildings, which have been converted to restaurants, shops, and nightclubs. Throughout the area, there are frequent festivals, street entertainment, or just strolling. Leave your car in the garage, walk to the Quarter, enjoy food and drink, and don’t worry about driving back to the hotel. Seaport Village. You can step beyond the pool area of the resort and meander along the marina waterfront. Within moments, you will be at Seaport Village, a quaint and attractive collection of restaurants, parks, walkways, and entertainment along the shore of San Diego Bay. You can ride around and around on the world-class 1895 hand-carved carousel or have your family immortalized by a resident caricature artist. More than a dozen restaurants serve culinary delights from fresh seafood and premium steaks to ethnic cuisine,
pizza, and burgers. A variety of shops with merchandise ranging from HarleyDavidson stuff to Navaho jewelry to surf equipment are yours for browsing or buying.
Airports
I love to take off from Burbank, Calif., head to the coast, weave around the Class B airspace, and fly VFR along the shoreline and then pick up an IFR approach into San Diego International Airport (KSAN). In addition to GPS approaches, there is an ILS for Runway 9 and a localizer for Runway 27. The latter is usually the active runway. It’s a thrill to conduct the step-down approach and fly almost midlevel with the buildings – especially the old and no-longer-there El Cortez Hotel. The last half-mile before crossing the fence takes the approaching aircraft right over the freeway. If you happen to be driving a motor vehicle on I-5, it is likely that your path may converge with a descending 737 – hopefully separated by a few hundred feet of airspace. It seems that you can almost reach up and touch the gear. Touch down on this 9,400-foot-long sea level runway and taxi to Signature Aviation, 619/298-7704. They seem to prefer the heavier iron, but I’ve always received cordial treatment. You might prefer Montgomery Field (KMYF). Six miles north of the city, KMYF has a set of parallel runways (1028), which can be approached visually or via ILS, GPS, or NDB. Gibbs Flying Service, 858/277-0310 is my favorite FBO. You also might consider Crown Air 858/277-0130. Both have rental car outlets. I highly recommend the Marriott Marquis and Marina. You can get away from the big city or immerse yourself in the big city – all at the same time.
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Comment from EAA Chairman Jack Pelton: “It was a magical week at Oshkosh this year. You could sense the enthusiasm throughout the grounds no matter where you were. From the aviation anniversaries we celebrated, to the magnificent performances by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, to the airplanes and aviators who were here, there was an energy that reinvigorated everyone involved in aviation. We premiered our annual Founders Innovation prize and celebrated the flight of our two millionth Young Eagle with thousands of EAA-member pilots who made that remarkable achievement possible. Our industry partners conducted more than 70 news conferences in Oshkosh, launching countless new products and technologies that benefit the aviation community.” Attendance: Approximately 563,000, an increase of nearly one percent over 2015. Comment from Pelton: “Our atten-
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Social Media, Internet, and Mobile: More than 35 million people were reached by EAA’s social media channels during AirVenture; EAA AirVenture app had 1.6 million screen views; EAA video clips during the event were viewed 957,000 times; and EAA’s 1,100 photo uploads were viewed more than 7.4 million times. Guests registered at International Visitors Tent: A record 2,369 visitors registered from a record-tying 80 nations. Top countries represented: Canada (578 visitors), Australia (340), and Argentina (167). [NOTE: Actual international attendance by country is undoubtedly higher, since these are self-reported figures only.] Media: 750 media representatives on-site, from six continents.
dance was particularly outstanding, since we had some weather challenges mid-week compared to seven perfect days in 2015. Our grounds crew and our volunteers, who number more than 5,000, did a superb job keeping the site ready for visitors and campers who arrived by ground or by air.” Total aircraft: More than 10,000 aircraft arrived at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh and other airports in east-central Wisconsin. Total showplanes: 2,855 (up seven percent over 2015): 1,124 homebuilt aircraft (up 11 percent), 1,032 vintage airplanes (up 7 percent), 371 warbirds (up six percent), 135 ultralights and lightsport aircraft, 101 seaplanes, 31 rotorcraft, 41 aerobatic aircraft, and 20 noncategorized aircraft. Commercial exhibitors: Final total of 891, a 10 percent increase over EAA AirVenture 2015. Forums and Workshops: A total of 1,050 sessions attended by more than 75,000 people.
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Pavilion, the NPS exhibit tells the story of Wilbur and Orville Wright with a focus on two national sites dedicated to their history: the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park in Dayton and the Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kitty Hawk, N.C. For one week, NPS rangers and volunteers have a chance to tell people how Wilbur and Orville developed and built their gliders and their first powered airplane in their West Dayton bicycle shop and tested them on North Carolina’s Outer Banks – and how Orville’s historic 12-second flight in 1903 was just one step in a journey of discovery that continued back in Dayton to culminate in America’s first airplane factory, also in Dayton. Even aviation-savvy people are surprised by what they didn’t know about Wilbur and Orville, Ranger Nicholas Georgeff, NPS team lead for the exhibit, said, midway through AirVenture 2016. “People say, ‘Wow! We didn’t realize the Wrights were from Ohio or that they did their research and development
in Ohio,” said Georgeff, who works at the Dayton park and has been supporting the AirVenture exhibit for eight years. It’s a reaction Georgeff gets a lot during the week, when an estimated 2,200 or more people stop at the exhibit. But he’s finding an uptick in awareness this year in the wake of David McCullough’s best-selling book, The Wright Brothers. Several visitors have mentioned the book in saying they recently made or plan to make a visit to Dayton, he said. “We’re averaging probably two dozen each day who say they are visiting Dayton or planning trips to Dayton,” Georgeff said. Eight years ago, he said, only about a dozen in the whole week mentioned such plans. The exhibit in Oshkosh even has an impact on people back home. Georgeff said he encounters numerous visitors from the Dayton area who are surprised to learn about the park. “Not many Daytonians are aware there’s a national park in their own back-
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or one week in late July every year, flight enthusiasts from around the world gather here for what’s billed as the world’s greatest aviation celebration – the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture convention and fly-in. More than 500,000 visitors, including more than 2,000 from 80 foreign countries, flock to EAA’s headquarters at Wittman Regional Airport, many in their own planes. More than 10,000 aircraft, ranging from garage-built sport planes to the mighty Air Force C-5 Galaxy transport jet, cover the field. Amidst the sprawl of aircraft, vendors’ booths and sponsors’ pavilions, a National Park Service exhibit reminds visitors that this vast and varied collection of flying machines has common roots in Dayton, Ohio. One of several U.S. government exhibits in the warehouse-like Federal
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tion begins now. There are people already coming forward with ideas that we’ll consider in the coming weeks. Next year, for instance, is the 80th anniversary of the iconic Piper Cub airplane and the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force. We also want to continue to be the place where new aviation technology and innovations are unveiled to the world. Our evening lineups continue to provide attendees with additional reasons to stay throughout the night, and 2017 will be no different as we’ll kick off the week on Monday, July 24, with an evening concert by the Grammy-nominated alt-rock band Barenaked Ladies, presented by Ford Motor Company. Although the lineup of features, attractions, and anniversaries is still developing, it will be a collection of aircraft and people unmatched anywhere in the world.” Information updates posted at www.eaa.org/airventure
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yard,” he said. The exhibit uses a combination of large maps, banners, and videos to tell the story. What draws most visitors, though, is a simulator that lets them test their skills on the first successful powered airplane, the 1903 Wright Flyer. To try it, they lie belly-down on a wing-like surface in front of a large computer screen. The odd controls include a lever for the up-and-down elevator and a cradle they push side to side for their hips to work the rudder. “It’s hard to steer,” said Melanie Zaroyiannis of Chicago, after flying and promptly crashing. The 10-year-old took turns on the simulator with her twin sisters, Ifiyenia and Georgia, eight. Each session ended with a virtual dive into the sand. Their mother, Kyri Zaroyiannis, is an aerospace engineer who works for the Federal Aviation Administration. But she didn’t fault her daughters. “I tried it last year and crashed it,” she admitted. For more information, visit www.aviationheritage.org
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CUBRAFTERS XCUB WORLD’S FIRST CUSTOMER DELIVERY AT AIRVENTURE
Aircraft manufacturer, CubCrafters, celebrated an historic milestone this month during AirVenture 2016. The Company presented the all-new XCub, serial number four, to its first customer. The presentation took place at AirVenture’s Boeing Centennial Plaza at 1:30 PM CDT. The proud owner of the XCub is TacAero, CubCrafters’ exclusive authorized partner for factory transition training and advanced tailwheel courses. TacAero is located in scenic Hood River, Oreg., where the surrounding landscape offers perfect operating environments to challenge adventure pilots. Jeremy Young, Vice President of TacAero, has been anticipating the delivery. “TacAero owns and operates a range of CubCrafters aircraft, including the Part 23 certified Top Cub and variants of the Carbon Cub, to satisfy every transition requirement,” Young said. “When we receive the XCub at AirVenture, we offer our clients the most comprehensive suite of training programs available to tailwheel pilots.” CubCrafters Director of Global Sales Support, Brad Damm, comments, “After our long development cycle, it is gratifying to present our first customer XCub to an organ-
ization that is devoted to advancing piloting skills, decision-making, and safety. Though the XCub launch has already exceeded CubCrafters’ expectations, our partnership with TacAero will certainly increase the number of pilots who will successfully transition to this fantastic new airplane.” XCub received FAA Part 23 certification on June 2, 2016 and was announced to the public on June 6 of this year. Upon the announcement, CubCrafters offered a limited series of 20 Launch Edition aircraft that include exclusive paint, Launch Edition branding and a premium equipment package at special pricing. The Launch Edition has already been sold out. XCub is lighter, faster, and stronger than any aircraft in its category. The new model also carries a larger payload and delivers greater range. Combined, these attributes fulfill a much wider mission profile compared to any other aircraft in this class. “With the addition of XCub to our fleet, TacAero will expand our curriculum to include longer-range operations with heavier loads,” Young continued. TacAero offers courses ranging from FAA approved Part 141 transition train-
XCub Specifications: AIRCRAFT Certification: FAA Part 23 Certified Category: Normal (2,300 lbs GW) & Utility (1,980 lbs GW) Type: Single Engine Land & Sea Crew & Passengers: 2 DIMENSIONS Length: 23 ft 10 in Height: 8 ft 4 in Wingspan: 34 ft 4 in Wing Area: 174.8 sq ft Cabin Width: 30 in Cabin Height: 52 in Cargo Area: 26 cu ft WEIGHTS Empty Weight: 1,216 lbs (base configuration) Gross Weight: 2,300 lbs Maximum Useful Load: 1,084 lbs Cargo Weight: 230 lbs
ing for specific CubCrafters models to customizable Part 61 training to suit a pilot’s needs. The company’s training programs are distinguished for their professional, in-depth coursework and include practical, flight-intensive applications in a multitude of real-world envi-
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CAPACITIES Fuel: 49 gal Oil: 8 quarts POWERPLANT Engine: Lycoming O-360-C1G Power: 180 Horsepower Propeller: Hartzell Trailblazer, constant speed, composite PERFORMANCE Maximum Speed: 153 mph in level flight Cruise (75% power): 145 mph Rate of Climb: 1,500 ft/min Endurance: 6+ hrs Range: 800 mi Takeoff Distance: 170 ft Landing Distance: 170 ft
ronments, thereby delivering an immersive and fun experience. TacAero’s new XCub will be pressed into flight training service immediately following AirVenture. For more information about XCub, visit www.xcub.com.
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Air Force Auxiliary Observing 75th Anniversary with Vintage Planes, Exhibits
Civil Air Patrol’s longstanding role in helping ensure the success of EAA’s AirVenture Oshkosh, the world’s largest airshow, came with an added dimension this year––commemoration of the organization’s 75th anniversary. CAP cadets and senior members began arriving Monday, July 18, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wis., to help fill a number of vital roles for AirVenture. The airshow itself was held from July 25-31. Service at the event is the focus for one of CAP’s major summer cadet activities, National Blue Beret, and is also a major mission for the Wisconsin Wing. CAP’s responsibilities include assisting with crowd control, flight line and exhibit patrols, aircraft marshaling, emergency locator transmitter detection, and arrival confirmation. Starting on Tuesday of the show, participants began carrying out a U.S. Air Force-assigned precautionary search and
rescue mission for aircraft that fail to arrive as scheduled, with wing members operating at Fond du Lac and elsewhere and National Blue Beret cadets handling planes expected at Wittman. “With 550,000 in attendance and more than 10,000 planes, it can be a challenge,” said Col. Regena Aye, commander of CAP’s North Central Region, who’s serving as the National Blue Beret public affairs officer. The 154 cadets participating this year will be divided into 15 flights, Aye said, adding that, “a cadet will marshal between 100 to 150 aircraft on a busy shift.” During downtime, cadets visited exhibits, listened to presentations, watched takeoffs and landings of both vintage and sophisticated aircraft, and met aviators, celebrities, and aviation professionals. This year, in conjunction with CAP’s 75th anniversary, some of those attractions embraced the organization’s history and legacy. Maj. Susan
Neal of CAP’s New York Wing and her husband, Lt. Col. Sean Neal, presented two of their vintage CAP planes at Oshkosh––a 1940 Fairchild 24R and a 1941 Stinson 10A. “Other vintage CAP planes were on hand as well, including a 1936 WACO YKS-6, a 1936 Fairchild 24C8F, and an additional 1941 Stinson 10A,” Maj. Neal said. Most have been restored to reflect CAP’s World War II-era paint scheme. Propeller sleeves featured information about the planes and about the 75th anniversary. “One of the planes was included in AirVenture’s extremely popular warbirds exhibit of World War II planes and flew in the warbirds portion of the airshow,” Neal said. Lt. Col. Harvey Moss, Wisconsin Wing vice commander, said the CAP recruiting booth maintained every year at AirVenture by the wing’s Fox Cities Composite Squadron highlighted the 75th anniversary as well as the organization’s
three core missions––emergency services, cadet programs, and aerospace education. “Members staffing the booth answered questions from and handed out informational material to thousands of visitors,” he said. The Fox Cities unit’s CAP Cessna 182T was on display at the booth. CAP is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The organization was founded Dec. 1, 1941, six days before Pearl Harbor. Its service in defense of the homeland during World War II, especially in flying single-engine planes to combat German U-boats that were sinking commercial shipments off the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, was recognized Dec. 10, 2014, with the Congressional Gold Medal. Civil Air Patrol was recognized in May 1948 as the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. It became a part of the Air Force Total Force in Aug. 2015. For further info: Col. Regena Aye – raye@ncr.cap.gov – 785/633-7703 or visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com
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NASA’S SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM AND ORION TEAM RECOGNIZE WISCONSIN SUPPLIERS AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2016 Team Members Featured Journey to Mars Exhibits and Forums During the Event
NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion industry team were at EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2016 in Wisconsin to recognize local supplier companies and showcase the technologies that will launch humans into deep space. “The EAA Airventure audience is uniquely informed and excited to hear the latest information on the journey to Mars,” said Charlie Precourt, vice president and general manager for Orbital ATK’s Propulsion Systems Division, and four-time space shuttle astronaut. “The first flight of SLS and Orion is just around the corner, and flight hardware is in its final stages of test and production. We have our tremendous supplier base to thank for that, including supplier companies right here in Wisconsin.” Four major industry players are building the SLS and Orion spacecraft for NASA’s crewed exploration missions that will travel beyond the moon and into deep space. Boeing is designing, developing, producing, and testing the rocket’s core and upper stages, as well as the avionics. Orbital ATK provides the five-segment solid rocket boosters that are the largest ever built for flight, together producing 7.2 million pounds of maximum thrust, boosting the SLS rocket off of the launch pad, and Aerojet Rocketdyne provides the reli-
able, flight-proven RS-25 and RL10 engines for the core and upper stage that carry SLS and Orion into orbit and onto deep space. Lockheed Martin is designing and building the Orion spacecraft, which will fly on top of SLS and transport astronauts farther into space than ever before. Supporting the four prime contractors are numerous suppliers in 48 states across the United States. Current suppliers in Wisconsin include ATI Metals (Ladish Company) in Cudahy; Marine Travelift in Sturgeon Bay; Amorim Cork Composites in Trevor; and Hentzen Coatings in Milwaukee. “While we’re spending this week in Wisconsin during EAA Airventure, we want to give a shout out to our suppliers in this state,” said Mark Gann, Boeing supply chain leader for SLS. “As prime contractors, we ultimately rely on our supplier base to come through in a big way. Thanks to all of our suppliers for their great work – particularly, those in Wisconsin.” NASA’s deep space team members had Journey to Mars displays and information, forums and special guests, to include current astronaut, Mike Hopkins, on Friday, July 29. Forums included former astronauts sharing their insights about working in space, how to become an astronaut, and careers in space explo-
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Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1), which is on schedule to launch in 2018, will be the first time the SLS is integrated with the Orion spacecraft and flies into space. The mission will send Orion into lunar distant retrograde orbit – a wide orbit around the moon that is farther from Earth than any human-rated spacecraft has ever traveled. The uncrewed mission will last about three weeks and will prove the design and safety of Orion and SLS for human exploration missions to follow. Recent SLS milestones leading up to EM-1 include the final qualification ground test of the SLS booster, continuation of RS-25 engine test firing, and flight hardware production of the major elements that make up the rocket’s core stage. Boeing is producing core stage flight hardware at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility and building out additional test and integration facilities. Additionally, Boeing and NASA are completing avionics systems at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center that will control launch and guidance systems for the rocket.
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Aerojet Rocketdyne continues its testing of the RS-25 engines at NASA’s Stennis Space Center to evaluate their performance under the extreme environments that the SLS vehicle will demand. For example, during the eight and a half minutes of flight, each of the four RS-25 engines will experience temperatures ranging from negative 423 degrees Fahrenheit to 6,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Lockheed Martin engineers will soon move the EM-1 crew module into the clean room at Kennedy Space Center and begin to install the propulsion and environmental control and life support systems. EM-2 hardware is also in the works. For more information about SLS and Orion, visit: Aerojet Rocketdyne: http://www.rocket.com/rs-25-engine Boeing: www.boeing.com/space/space -launch-system/ Lockheed Martin: www.lockheed martin.com/orion Orbital ATK: www.orbitalatk.com/ flight-systems/propulsion-systems/ To learn more about EM-1, visit www.exploredeepspace.com. To explore the network of companies in 48 states supporting deep space missions, visit the SLS and Orion supplier map at: http://www.nasa.gov/ externalflash/ESDSuppliersMap/.
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High Performance Video Viewed by Thousands on Jumbo Screen
Boeing recently released the 2016 737 MAX Flight Demonstration video at one of the largest airshows in the world. The three-minute-video highlighting the MAX’s handling characteristics, short field takeoff capability and high-banking turns debuted on the 27-feet wide by 15feet tall Megatron video screen at the
2016 EAA AirVenture Airshow at Oshkosh. The video was captured in Moses Lake, Wash. as Capts. Mike Bryan, Greg McCann, and Chris Dobb, Boeing test pilots, practiced the flight demonstration they performed at the Farnborough Airshow near London earlier this month.
The 737 MAX incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets, and other improvements to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability, and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market. The new single-aisle airplane will deliver 20 percent lower fuel use
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The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has entered into an agreement with Computer Assisted Testing Services, Inc., doing business as Comira, (CATS) to offer EAA members with a discount on the FAA Written Exams. EAA members seeking to become a Pilot or A&P Mechanic or add a rating
have enjoyed receiving discounts on FAA Written Exams at PSI Lasergrade testing centers for several years; and while PSI Lasergrade has a large nationwide footprint of testing centers, the addition of CATS testing centers substantially increases the options available to EAA members.
“We’re pleased to add the CATS network and discounts to EAA’s FAA Written Exam Discount Program,” said Cory Puuri, EAA Membership Development Manager. “EAA members will appreciate the convenience of the expanded nationwide coverage.” “We welcome the opportunity to pro-
mote our services to EAA members,” said Mark Dennehy, President and CEO at CATS. “At CATS, we are committed to ensuring that every candidate’s testing experience is positive and as stress-free as possible.” For more information on EAA’s FAA Written Exam Discount Program, please visit www.eaa.org/FAAWritten.
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EAA AirVenture OshKosh Wrap-Up
OSHKOSH TOWER HOLDS ITS OWN DURING EAA AIRVENTURE EVENT COMPARED TO CHICAGO AND ATLANTA
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By Bert Botta
fter reading this, it’s needless to say, do not jump in your aircraft and fly to Oshkosh on a whim next year! From July 25 through the 31, thousands of pilots and aircraft enthusiasts gathered at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture fly-in for the world’s greatest aviation celebration. FAA air traffic controllers safely handled the thousands of planes that will flew in and out of Oshkosh’s Wittman Regional Airport. So how does little Oshkosh tower stack up against the “big boys” during EAA AirVenture? Traditionally, the EAA AirVenture air traffic control tower holds
its own against O’Hare and Atlanta and on one day during the fly-in week, it’s the busiest control tower in the world. Here are the flight totals from last year: From Saturday, July 18, 2015, to Sunday, July 26, 2015 Airport Total Flights 1. Chicago O’Hare: 23,219 2. Atlanta Hartsfield: 22,702 3. Dallas/Ft. Worth: 17,855 4. Oshkosh: 17,239 5. Los Angeles: 16,859 Thursday, July 23, 2015 Airport Total Flights 1. Oshkosh 3,153 2. Chicago O’Hare 2,725
3. Atlanta Hartsfield 2,625 4. Dallas/Ft. Worth 2,087 5. Los Angeles 1,943 The Oshkosh flight totals are even more impressive because its traffic count covers only 10 hours of daily activity, while O’Hare and Atlanta are open 24 hours. The Oshkosh airport closes after dark, and the tower is closed for four hours in the afternoon for the daily airshow.
The Oshkosh Tower During EAA Venture
During my recent, and first, visit to Oshkosh, I tried to think of something unique that wouldn’t be ordinarily cov-
Controllers at OSH tower.
(Bert Botta)
ered. So, as I sat by the side of the runway on opening day, Monday, July 25, watching the hundreds of different types and categories of aircraft arriving in wildly Continued on Page 36
TEXTRON AVIATION DEBUTS CESSNA DENALI SINGLE ENGINE TURBOPROP AT OSHKOSH
Just one year after announcing it would bring a clean-sheet design single engine turboprop (SETP) to market, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, unveiled the Cessna Denali. A mockup of the aircraft’s cabin sits alongside a mockup of GE Aviation’s all new advanced turboprop engine at Textron Aviation’s chalet this week during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh. “The Cessna Denali will enter the market as the superior aircraft in its segment,” said Kriya Shortt, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Textron Aviation. “The Denali is already garnering interest and commitments because of its winning combination of features, including class-leading performance and ownership costs, as well as the widest and most comfortable cabin in its segment, all backed by an unrivaled global factorydirect service network.” The Cessna Denali name captures the rugged yet refined qualities of the high-performance single engine turboprop aircraft. The program is targeted to achieve first flight in 2018 and letters of intent are being accepted. “The Denali will balance great handling characteristics with the enhanced capability of a high performance turboprop, making it a great step up airplane for piston owners who are ready for more performance,” said Shortt.
A High-Performance, Clean-Sheet Design
The clean-sheet Cessna Denali is being designed to outperform its competition in capability, pilot interface, and ownership costs. Engineered to achieve cruise speeds of 285 knots and full fuel payload of 1,100 pounds, the Denali will have a range of 1,600 nautical miles at high speed cruise with one pilot and four passengers and will be able to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago; New York to Miami; or London to Moscow. “Simply put, no aircraft in this class even comes close to the Cessna Denali. We are confident the Denali will quickly rise as the leader in the high-performance single engine turboprop market,” said Shortt. The Denali will be powered by GE’s new advanced turboprop engine. The FADEC-equipped, 1,240- shaft horsepower (SHP)-rated turboprop engine will ease pilot workload with its single-lever power and propeller control. The airplane will be equipped with McCauley’s new 105-inch diameter composite, five-blade, constant speed propeller, which is full feathering with reversible pitch and ice protection. The engine is designed to provide an initial 4,000- hour time between overhaul and offer class-leading performance retention for an outstanding hot/high capability. The Denali will feature the Garmin G3000 intuitive touchscreen avionics suite and will include high-resolution
multifunction displays and split-screen capability. The G3000 flight deck will include weather radar, advanced Terrain Awareness Warning Systems (TAWS), and automatic dependent surveillancebroadcast (ADS-B) capabilities, which will make it compliant with a significant aspect of future Next Generation air traffic control requirements.
Leading the Passenger Eexperience
The Cessna Denali’s flat floor cabin is designed to be the largest in its segment and will offer the versatility to easily convert between passenger and cargo configurations. The aircraft will feature a classleading, 53-inch wide by 59-inch high aft cargo door, perfect for loading large cargo and ideal for use in many special mission applications. The Denali’s cabin will feature a standard seating configuration of six individual reclining seats and will offer a nine-place high density seating option. The aircraft will boast a digital pressurization system maintaining a 6,130-foot cabin altitude at a service ceiling of 31,000 feet. First in this class of aircraft, the Denali will offer customers an optional externally serviceable belted lavatory with pocket door enclosure that is located in the back of the cabin. Denali customers will also enjoy the large cabin windows, interior LED lighting, a forward refresh-
ment cabinet and an in-flight accessible baggage compartment.
Unrivaled Factory-Direct Support
Denali customers will have access to Textron Aviation’s unmatched global service network dedicated to complete life-cycle support. Textron Aviation’s support organization includes 21 company-owned service centers located around the world with expert service engineers offering maintenance, inspections, parts, repairs, avionic upgrades, equipment installations, refurbishments and other specialized services. In addition to its company-owned footprint, Textron Aviation’s turbine customers have access to a global network of nearly 200 authorized service facilities. Textron Aviation also offers a mobile support program featuring more than 60 mobile service units, three dedicated support aircraft, and onsite service technicians and support. Along with a five-year limited warranty covering the airframe, engine, and avionics, Denali customers can enroll in Textron Aviation’s industry leading ProAdvantage programs that have been designed to provide customers lower, predictable ownership costs, while enhancing aircraft values through comprehensive factory-direct maintenance. For more information, visit www.textron.com
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Oshkosh Tower Holds its Own
Continued from Page 35 different configurations, I thought, “The ATC experience for the controllers here would be interesting reading for anyone even remotely interested in aviation.” So I walked down to the OSH FAA control tower and ran into Tony Molinaro, the FAA Public Affairs Officer out of the Des Plaines, Ill. (ORD) office. He told me the guy to talk to would be Chuck Howard, the FAA Air Traffic
Manager for the Milwaukee region. I asked him if he could arrange some kind of interview with Chuck, and he told me he would contact me with a date and time for the interview. The next day, I got an email from Tony. He set up a meeting with us for the following day. Here is the interview with Chuck Howard on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in the Oshkosh FAA facility:
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Bert/In Flight USA: Is there anything in general that you would like to talk about that would give the general flying public insight into the unique challenges that exist in controlling the thousands of aircraft arrivals and departures in and out of Oshkosh during EAA AirVenture? Also, I think it would be interesting to talk about the kind of controllers who are attracted to Oshkosh and what keeps them coming back year after year? What are their personalities like, what kind of selection process do you use, what do you look for in a controller to be able to handle the conditions here, and just the general working conditions they face? Chuck Howard: The way we do it here is quite different from, say how we do it at TEB or DFW or ORD for that matter. Everyone who is here is a certified air traffic controller back at their home facility. We bring in 64 air traffic controllers plus the traffic controller of the year from Sun ‘n Fun, which is another similar flyin event in Florida. So we have 65 air traffic controllers representing more than 40 facilities in the U.S. such as Houston (HOU), Chicago O’Hare (ORD), Detroit Metro (DTW), Minneapolis/St.Paul (MSP), then some local facilities like Milwaukee (MKE). Bert/IF: How do you choose the controllers, how do you vet them? CH: There is a national memo of understanding between the Air Traffic Controllers union and the FAA on how we do the bid process. Controllers bid in three different categories, they can bid as a veteran, meaning they’ve been at OSH three years or more, they can bid as a limited controller, meaning they have one or two years experience at OSH, and they can also bid in the rookie category. They may be a rookie here at OSH, but they’re a journeyman certified controller, probably giving ATC on-the-job instruction back at their home facility. They come here because of their love and passion for aviation. They volunteer and apply and hope to be selected every year. Not everyone who applies is accepted. They know the demand on them here is going to be hard work, very labor intensive. Bert/IF: Do they get hazardous duty pay! (Laughter) CH: No! In their home facility, they would be working an operational position or be providing a function by themselves, individually. Even though they work as a team in the their home tower, everyone has a position that they’re focusing on, depending on how busy they are, they try to oversee what each other is doing. That’s kind of our version of CRM (Crew
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Resource Management). But here they work in teams; one function is performed by a minimum of four people. Four people are on a team. Only one can talk on the radio at a time, so we call that person the communicator. Then the other three are there as extra pairs of eyes, with binoculars if they’re in the control tower. They rotate through five different physical locations. They can either be in the control tower, and when they’re in the control tower, then either be assigned to the north local to handle arrivals and departures on runways 9/27 or south local, which handles just arrivals on runways 18/36. The two tower positions only handle arrivals, that’s how busy we are. Departures are handled by separate teams, located down, physically down by the runways in what we call departure mobile operations communication work stations, or affectionately called “moocows.” It’s an elevated mobile platform, manned by a team of four on the moocow that’s handling the east/west runway and the team of four handling the moocow handling the north/south runway. Bert/IF: Hopefully air-conditioned? CH: Not air-conditioned! They’re out in the sun, the wind and the heat, and rain. Whatever Mother Nature sends their way, they deal with it! They’re up close and personal next to the runway; at least a couple of them will be up on the moocow, and a couple will be down near the runway where they’re using orange flags or sticks to help pilots get across the runway to reposition or relocate. They work together as a team. We have 14 operational supervisors who come from around the U.S. They go through a very similar solicitation process, and they’re strategically placed at one of the five locations as well. We have controllers down at, what we call a VFR, non-radar approach control, that’s at Fisk, Wis., about six miles to the southwest of here. It’s a temporary Air Traffic Control facility, which is nothing more than a small trailer with an awning that is positioned on a hill north/northwest of Fisk. Continued on Page 37
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Continued from Page 35 Statistically, 15 out of 16 aircraft come to OSH every year VFR and most of them will fly over Fisk at some point. Bert/IF: Would it be fair to say that it would be easier for inexperienced pilots to arrive over Fisk? CH: I’d say so. At Fisk, they’re sequenced into two different streams, one for the east/west runway and one for the north/south runway. The controllers look at performance characteristics of the aircraft, the speeds, how different are types of aircraft that are arriving. They’re listening also to the speaker, to what’s actually happening at the airport, so they’re trying to strategically place a little bit more aircraft on one runway or another, depending on what they’re hearing going on. So that team concept extends well beyond the airport here. We have a team working down at Fond du Lac, which is an airport about 13 miles south of here, and they have a temporary tower set up for us. Most of the year, that’s a non-tower controlled airport. But we have a team go down there and staff that tower as well. There is some additional parking for EAA members that are coming to the convention when there’s just not enough parking for all the aircraft at OSH. It’s fair to say that Fond du Lac would be easier for some less experienced pilots to navigate to. A little bit more conventional or traditional operation down there, so certainly a lower time pilot might find it easier to fly in there. They have a shuttle service that brings the pilots up to OSH. Then there’s another airport to the northwest, the Appleton airport. They also have room for parking and also shuttle service. This gives some of the lesser-experienced pilots a “kinder, gentler” way to arrive. Then there’s always “wild cards” to deal with, like the weather. A lot of the conventioneers like to get here early in the week so that volume can be spread out over a few days or can be compacted into one or two days. There’s a 32-page book that’s published every year by EAA, with collaboration with the FAA to detail the procedures for arriving here VFR or IFR. What’s also unique is that, in a traditional sense, if we were at any other airport, we would have flight plan info on every aircraft, we would establish two-way communications so we would be talking to the pilots, and they would be responding, etc. Here we don’t have time for twoway contact, so it’s a one-way communication. We don’t use call signs, we don’t
www.inflightusa.com have flight plan data, we don’t know who’s experienced, who’s not experienced. They acknowledge communication by, for example if they arrive over Fisk, we can ask them to do something like rock their wings, or flash a light, etc. Or we can just give them an instruction and we see they’re following the instruction and then we know they’re hearing and complying. When they get closer to the airport, we just identify them as a high wing or low wing, color, type, if we know what type it is. They don’t all fly consistently the width of the downwind, or they don’t all turn their base at the same time or at the same point. That’s why we have four controllers working rather than one. And they’re always collaboratively working together trying to keep it safe. Bert/IF: What are your major challenges? CH: For the low-time pilots, maybe they have to rethink coming in here until they get more experience. We have a waiver for reduced runway separations, so we’re able to legally put more than one aircraft on the runway at a time. But sometimes the challenge for the pilot is to make sure they keep it in the air and fly it safe, keep it above stall speed. We do get some hard landings, and things like that. That’s probably the greatest kinds of challenges. Bert/IF: What about the group arrivals? CH: They’re not an issue. It’s actually mutually beneficial because they like to come in together, camp together, park close together. But we’re able to get a lot of aircraft down quickly and basically, we’ll just stop traffic to one of the two runways for a period of time so we can allow that mass arrival to land. They get clearance as a flight. They’ve usually rehearsed and practiced their routine. Usually they’re pilots with a lot of experience, and it’s also a lot of fun to watch! Sometimes we have to hold aircraft somewhere. There are holding procedures in the book, so hopefully they’ve read the book before getting here! The fact that they’re over Fisk indicates that they have read the book; otherwise they wouldn’t show up there. There are charted holding patterns in the book. They’re VFR, so they use the see-and-beseen rule when they’re holding. We use two different altitudes for arrivals if needed. We can hold them at 1,800’ and 90 knots for the slower planes and 2,300’ and 135 knots for the faster ones. It’s not too common to hold them. It happens if there’s an incident at the airport or if there’s a mass arrival coming in. Bert/IF: So talk a bit about the perContinued on Page 38
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The winners of the GAMA/Build A Plane 2016 Aviation Design Challenge – students Derrick Cleaves, Logan Feltz, Austin Krause, and Natasha Stemwedel; teacher, Mike Hansen; and chaperone, Jerry Graf of Weyauwega-Fremont High School in Weyauwega, Wis. – attended EAA AirVenture July 27-28 to thank sponsors and share their experience with elected officials. Over the two days, the winning team – along with four other students and teachers instrumental to their success – met with leaders from Glasair Aviation, Embraer, Garmin International, GE Aviation, Hartzell Propeller Inc., Jeppesen, Lycoming Engines, and Wipaire, Inc., all of which sponsored the fourth annual competition. The team described their winning entry and how they assisted builder, Dennis Willows, and his family construct a Glasair Sportsman airplane at Glasair Aviation in Arlington, Wash. during two weeks last month. In addition, the Weyauwega-Fremont team briefed a group of elected officials from across the U.S. – including several lieutenant governors – about what they
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Continued from Page 37 sonality types of the kind of controllers that are attracted to OSH. CH: We use the same requirements that apply to controllers to get hired at the FAA. I’ve been doing this job for 32 years, and I’m not an HR specialist, but there are a lot of type A personalities, people with a passion for aviation, for sure. You have to have a certain amount of confidence and competence, an interest in working together, an interest in learning, an interest in doing something special and unique, and working as part of a team. When the controllers are pulled out of their normal working positions at their home base, the base has to compensate by the other controllers filling in for the missing controller. To support this event, the facilities have to give up their staff for a week or two. They have to find people to fill in for that time. There’s really nothing else in the FAA quite like this. So the controllers who come here, come initially because of their passion for aviation and their interest in Oshkosh. Once they’ve been here, they come back because of the people. It
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learned in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) competition and their experience in assembling a general aviation aircraft firsthand. The competition, which attracted 76 entries from high schools in 31 states, required teams to use “Fly to Learn” curricula and training, including software powered by X-Plane, to learn the basics of aerodynamic engineering. They then applied those principles to modify and fly a virtual Cessna 172SP from one airport to another, delivering a maximum payload as quickly and efficiently as possible. “The Aviation Design Challenge sponsored by GAMA and the Two Weeks To Taxi program at Glasair Aviation are experiences my students will never forget,” teacher Mike Hansen said. “The progress each of the students made in the areas of communication, teamwork, and technical skills will serve them well for the rest of their lives. Every aspect of this experience, from using the X-Plane software to the in-depth hands-on training they received in Arlington, Wash., has been an opportunity for the students to Continued on Page 41
becomes like a family. We have people who’ve been here more than 20 years, and they just keep coming back. They love it. They could be with their families, you know it’s summertime, and a lot of us live in the climates where it snows, so you have to make the most of those times of the year when the weather is good. Yet, that’s two weeks out of the year when our guys and gals don’t go on vacation with the family, so they’re here with their other family, doing what we do here. For those who’ve served in the military, like myself, and been deployed someplace in a foreign country, I guess it’s the closest thing the FAA has to something like that, where you’re literally out in the field, not camping and sleeping in foxholes, but yet the conditions are definitely challenging. Like I said, the guys will be out on the Moocow for eight hours, in the sun, the wind, and the prop blast and just loving it! Bert/IF: That was the end of the interview with Chuck Howard. Then Tony, Chuck, and I went up into the control tower to see the operation from that perspective.
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Commemorative Air Force Leads aAviation Celebration and AVG Flying Tigers Tribute
A squadron of World War II P-40 Warhawk fighter aircraft will descend on Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK) Sept. 24-25, 2016 to celebrate the third annual Atlanta Warbird Weekend. The event at the Chamblee, Ga., airport is a community effort led by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing, the Georgia Chapter of the world’s largest WWII flying collection. This year’s program will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the American Volunteer Group (AVG), nicknamed the Flying Tigers. AWW will host the largest gathering of P-40 Warhawks since the retirement of the aircraft type in 1954, with at least nine of the historic planes at the airport. The Curtiss P-40 was highly associated with the Flying Tigers and was the third- most- produced fighter plane of WWII. Very few are still flying, and the AWW event will be a rare opportunity to see these aircraft together. “We can add to this collection of vintage fighters if we can raise additional funds before the event,” said Mo Aguiari,
The Military Aviation Museum P-40 Warhawk.
CAF Dixie Wing marketing officer and AWW co-chairman. “There are several other P-40 owners willing to bring their aircraft to this gathering if we can raise the money to cover their expenses,” Aguari said. “This will be even more spectacular if we can add to the group already scheduled to appear. The CAF is actively seeking sponsors or public donations to help bring more P-40s to AWW.” The Flying Tigers were recruited under presidential authority and commanded by Claire Lee Chennault. The shark-
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faced nose art of the Flying Tigers remains among the most recognizable images of any individual combat aircraft or combat unit of World War II. The AVG Flying Tigers Association will celebrate its reunion in conjunction with the AWW. Presentations at AWW, and leading up to the event, will be organized to educate and connect the public with the historical significance of the American Volunteer Group. “We have chosen to honor the Flying Tigers and to support the AVG Flying Tigers Association mission to pre-
serve, respect, inform, educate, and keep alive the accurate history of the AVG,” said Aguiari. “In just seven months of intense aerial combat, the AVG earned a lasting niche in aviation history.” “Atlanta Warbird Weekend in 2015 exceeded attendance and participation projections, “said Jay Bess, CAF Dixie Wing leader and AWW co-chairman. “Community support has been amazing, and it really brought history alive in honor of our veterans. Aviation and veterans’ groups, museums, local municipalities, and individuals are volunteering to help us share the story of World War II aviation history.” Atlanta Warbird Weekend will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day Sept. 24-25 at the Dekalb-Peachtree Airport. For a complete schedule of activities, flight prices and reservations, or to purchase tickets to “Dinner with the Flying Tigers,” visit www.atlantawarbirdweek end.com. The mission of the Texas-based CAF is to honor veterans and American military aviation through flight, education, and remembrance.
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The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) honored Cirrus Aircraft this year with the first annual Joseph T. Nall Safety Award. “Over the past decade, Cirrus has earned one of the best safety records in the industry, and we are proud to acknowledge their work with the Joseph T. Nall Safety
Award,” said ASI Senior Vice President George Perry. “Cirrus has doubled down on safety, working with its owners group, and making investments in training and transition courses, to lower the accident rate for Cirrus aircraft to less than half the industry average.” Cirrus created a video-intensive, typespecific training program called “Cirrus
Approach” that emphasizes deciding in advance when to use the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS). At the same time, the company and its tight-knit pilot group, the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association (COPA), set out to create a culture in which pilots who pulled the chute were applauded—not criticized or second-guessed—for their actions. The
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results have been remarkable. In 2015, with more than 6,000 aircraft flying, the number of fatal accidents involving Cirrus airplanes fell to the lowest level since 2001 when fewer than 300 Cirrus aircraft had been produced. Read AOPA's story at www.aopa.org
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It has been said that the only voluntary act in aviation is the decision to take-off. Every action after take-off involves the skillful management of risk, the enjoyment of flight and a continuous stream of decisions that result in a safe landing. In 1974, NASA created the Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) to allow aviation professionals to share experiences in a frank, non-punitive manner. The ASRS structure allows pilots and other aviation professionals to file an anonymous report of an incident, error or occurrence that the contributor feels might be of value to others. These reports are gathered, analyzed and data based by NASA experts and made available to all interested parties as a tool for creating proactive aviation safety programs. Additionally, NASA distributes an electronic publication, CALLBACK, which contains selected, de-identified, reports on a free subscription basis. In Flight USA is proud to reprint selected reports, exerpted from CALLBACK, for our readers to read, study, occasionally laugh at, and always learn from. Visit http://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/ to learn how you can participate in the ASRS program.
“Fatigue makes cowards of us all,” said legendary Green Bay Packers coach, Vince Lombardi, as he warned his players about this insidious threat. In similar fashion, fatigue exerts an influence upon aviation operations daily. Many aviation professionals have felt its effects. Many have suffered its consequences. The NTSB 2016 “Most Wanted List” of Transportation Safety Recommendations leads with, “Reduce Fatigue-Related Accidents.” It states, “Human fatigue is a serious issue affecting the safety of the traveling public in all modes of transportation.” 1. FAA Advisory Circular 117-3, Fitness for Duty, notes that, “Fatigue is characterized by a general lack of alertness and degradation in mental and physical performance.” 2. Fatigue can manifest itself in diverse ways. Fatigue research has documented many of its effects and generally describes it as “a decrease in cognitive ability from sleep loss, circadian disruption, or sleep inertia.” 3. Fatigue is rarely the sole or primary factor in an incident or accident, though it is often cited as a factor in ASRS reported incidents. CALLBACK presents six reports from various aviation professions that either state directly or imply that fatigue was a contributing factor. You can draw your own conclusions as to the role fatigue played in these ASRS reported incidents.
Sleep Less in Seattle
A routine radio call was a wakeup for this B737 First Officer. • After being assigned FL390 and a subsequent frequency change, we discovered during the climb that we had leveled at FL380 for approximately 10 minutes. I was the Pilot Flying, but when we changed Center frequencies, I took the call. When I checked in, I stated our altitude (FL380) and, as is my habit pattern, looked at the Mode Control Panel (MCP) altitude window. It read 39,000 and was different from our current altitude, so I checked in by saying, “Seattle, (call sign) FL380, climbing FL390.” I had not noticed that we had been level at FL380
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for approximately 10 minutes. I simply assumed we were still slowly climbing to our cruise altitude... I looked at the MCP altitude window again. It read 39,000. I told Seattle it looked like we were climbing to FL390, but we were level at FL380. Seattle said to climb to FL390. I affirmed that clearance. The Captain also confirmed the clearance over the radio, and we climbed to FL390 without incident. In retrospect, I realize that I had probably entered FL380 into the FMC on the ground before we had received our new paperwork... This was the last leg of an extremely taxing four-day trip that would have been illegal prior to FAR 117. I was more tired than I realized... I cannot over-emphasize the importance of fatigue in situations like this. I didn’t realize how tired I was.
First Impressions Don’t Always Last
A misinterpreted flight instrument led this Air Carrier Pilot into performing a rejected takeoff. • I was the First Officer and Pilot Flying for this [international] night flight. It was the seventh of eight duty periods and my second of two opportunities in the right seat on this trip. Our preflight preparation was completed for an ontime push back. The weather was VFR, we were heavy at 618,000 pounds, and our first opportunity on the runway resulted in a rejected takeoff. With the Non Flying Pilot callout of “80 knots,” I recall a quick scan of the Primary Flight Display (PFD) but did not linger to verify 80 [knots] and the green trend line on the PFD speed tape. I believe I instinctively made the inappropriate callout “checked” but was troubled enough to make at least two quick scans back to the PFD. Regrettably, both times when I glanced down, I saw the right side altitude tape instead of the left side speed tape, and what [registered incorrectly as airspeed] in my mind both times was 40, which was, in reality, the takeoff zone elevation. Company training kicked in for a perceived malfunction, but I strug-
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gled to call it out clearly and precisely. Nevertheless, I communicated the threat and we accomplished the rejected takeoff procedure. When I saw the functioning and decreasing speed tape, my error became clear. There was, in fact, no frozen 40 [knot airspeed] indication. With a safe stop assured… I briefed the Captain on my error. I have beaten myself up over it but still can’t pinpoint the root cause. [Was it] fatigue on a long trip or less than usual currency in the seat for me? [Was it] a distraction with the centerline lighting, or was the PFD lighting too low? Nevertheless, vigilance and the commitment to speak up are traits that we have emphasized and I took them to heart.
Target Fixation
Preoccupation with a minor problem prevented this Regional Jet Crew from perceiving other critical events. From the Captain’s report: • We were maintaining 6,000 feet to join the ILS for Runway 11L. Four miles prior to the Initial Approach Fix I selected Heading Mode and inadvertently hit the transfer button causing the ILS frequency to disappear in the Communications 1 standby box. I was distracted by this and tried to fix it. I was fixated on my [ILS] frequency and did not recognize that the autopilot had disconnected. The Pilot Not Flying asked what was wrong. I [corrected] the frequency error and looked up to see that we were low for the approach and then the Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) “Too Low Terrain” alert went off. I applied max thrust and started to climb. ATC also said that they were getting a Low Altitude Alert and suggested the 6,000 foot minimum vectoring altitude in that sector. We climbed back through 6,000 feet, leveled off, intercepted the ILS to Runway 11L, and continued the approach. The day was long with weather in the entire southwest. We flew five legs and were delayed… every leg. An ILS was hampered by fatigue and [selecting] the wrong button on the Communications 1
standby box, followed by fixation on that problem. Fatigue being the cause, a solution is to avoid and recognize it before it hampers safety. From the First Officer’s report: • The uncommon weather conditions, turbulence throughout every flight, and long delays most likely contributed to our being fatigued... It appears that fatigue and fixation on a communication [switching] problem were the causes.
Don’t Put off until Tomorrow What You Can Do Today
After a lengthy duty day, this maintenance technician accomplished a routine engine oil and filter change on a light aircraft. An in-flight engine failure occurred the next day. • I was instructed to meet the aircraft to conduct routine maintenance that consisted of an oil change and an inspection required by an Airworthiness Directive (AD). The aircraft arrived at dusk, and I proceeded to drain the oil, remove and replace the oil filter, add new oil, and complete the inspection. Because it was not common company practice to cut open and inspect every oil filter removed from an aircraft, I set the old oil filter aside to drain and did nothing more with it. I had been on duty for 12 hours and was eager to finish the maintenance and go home. The aircraft departed early the next morning. That afternoon, the aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure and made a forced landing. Some weeks later, another maintenance technician located and cut open the oil filter that I had removed. Upon inspection, the filter was glittering with ferrous and nonferrous metal, an obvious indication that the engine was not airworthy and required immediate attention. Had I cut open and inspected the filter the evening it was removed, I would never have signed off the aircraft as airworthy, and the incident would have been avoided. I believe several factors contributed to this occurrence... A long duty day and consequent fatigue likely inhibited my better Continued on page 41
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SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER; FUTURE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
Leading aircraft insurance broker, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR), announced the finalist in their inaugural “Get into the AIR” aviation scholarship. The competition was fierce, but the AIR scholarship committee ultimately decided on an aircraft dispatcher that stood out from the rest of the applications, Caitlin Lyons. Filled with lofty goals, Caitlin’s
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training. She is a member of Girls with Wings, The Ninety-Nines, and Women of Aviation. In her spare time, she enjoys speaking to others about aviation, especially women and children. Caitlin will be using the $500 scholarship to kick start training for her instrument rating. She plans to complete her instrument rating, commercial rating, as
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WA), who represents Arlington, WA, and serves as the Ranking Member of the House Aviation Subcommittee, traveled to Glasair to talk with the students during the second week of the build. “Having the winning students attend EAA AirVenture is the perfect capstone to this year’s Aviation Design Challenge,” GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce said. “The incredible experi-
ences these very talented young people have had over the last six months makes them powerful advocates for our industry as they demonstrate the value of STEMbased education and general aviation’s promising future as we develop the next generation of pilots, mechanics, engineers, and maintenance professionals.” Sponsors of the GAMA/Build A Plane 2016 Aviation Design Challenge
include BBA Aviation, Bose Corporation, Cirrus Aircraft, Embraer, Garmin International, GE Aviation, Glasair Aviation, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Hartzell Propeller Inc., Jeppesen, Jet Aviation, Lycoming Engines, Rockwell Collins, Textron Aviation, and Wipaire Inc. For more information, visit www.gama.aero.
Too Tired to Arm Two Doors
ately arm the doors. This is the second time due to fatigue I’ve had a door incident.
3. Dr. Erin Flynn-Evans, Fatigue Countermeasures Group, Human Systems Integration Division, NASA Ames Research Center.
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Double Checking the Check Valve
A Maintenance Technician improperly installed a bleed check valve on this Regional Jet. The engine failed during the subsequent takeoff roll. • I was tasked with the functional check of the Number 1 engine low stage bleed check valve. While reinstalling the valve, I accidentally installed it backwards. After it was put back together we [ran] the engine. On the first engine run, we had a Bleed-1 Fail message. We reset everything and ran the engine again at power with the APU bleed off. This time no message came into view. We ran the engine a few more times… and didn’t receive any abnormal indications. The next morning the aircraft returned to the gate with a write-up… the number one engine [had] shut down on takeoff roll at 30 percent power. At Maintenance Control’s direction, we returned to the hangar to verify the check valve installation and found that it had been improperly installed. At the time of re-install, I had been up for approximately 18 hours. This is a job I have done before, and I am familiar with it. I was tired and installed it incorrectly. I was fatigued and not aware… that I had installed it backwards.
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This B757 Flight Attendant cited fatigue in two separate door incidents. • Due to fatigue, I failed to arm doors 1L and 1R prior to takeoff. I realized once we were in the air that they weren’t armed. My action was to immedi-
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In Flight USA Celebrating 31 Years
f you’re involved in aviation in any way or happen to live in Central Florida, then you probably know the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In and Expo. Historically recognized around the world with monikers like “Aviation’s Season Opener” and “Spring Break for Pilots,” Sun ‘n Fun is well known for being the first must-do show of the year for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. More than 200,000 gather annually at the Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (KLAL) for incredible flight displays, shopping overload at more than 500 exhibitors and vendors, plus forums, workshops, famous food, and evening entertainment all served up with a generous helping of good old-fashioned Southern hospitality. As Florida’s largest convention with such a wide variety of offerings, the people that share this event are its most cherished element. It is not uncommon to see three or even four generations in a single family come to the event, and in a flying family, a young pilot’s first Sun ‘n Fun arrival is an exciting rite of passage. With a solid 43 years of this storied event to build on, it’s this next generation of pilots to which Sun ‘n Fun has now turned its full-time attention. In 2014, the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE)
was unveiled to the fly-in population for the first time, and in the two years since has rapidly become the standard for providing young men and women with both inspiration and an affordable start to a career in the aerospace industry. “The annual Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In has always supported aviation education, but we’ve taken it to a whole new level,” said John “Lites” Leenhouts, President and CEO of Sun ‘n Fun. “We will always be ‘Spring Break for Pilots,’ but now we operate year round with a myriad of events to generate revenue supporting ACE. Because of all these efforts, our effectiveness at regenerating the aerospace industry workforce is growing exponentially and will hopefully be replicated by other organizations.” ACE is located on the Sun ‘n Fun Expo Campus, and features 10 STEM learning and classroom extension facilities anchored by the Central Florida Aerospace Academy, a Polk County Public High School. The campus also has another very unique element––a fully functional Boeing 727! Donated by FedEx and converted into a special learning laboratory, this one-of-a-kind facility is complete with a Smartboard and cameras on every system so that students in the onboard classroom can monitor each element as it operates while an instructor guides the discussion. Aerospace
Discovery at Florida Air Museum rounds out the campus and is Florida’s official aviation museum and home of the Florida Aviation Hall of Fame. Available programs include flight training, airframe and powerplant training, aircraft restoration, and educational activities year round for students of all ages. Leenhouts is very animated when describing Sun ‘n Fun ‘s cause. “It’s great to have the Fly-In and see it succeed year after year, but what about our future? The aviation community must address the pilot shortage right now, before the real impact hits and becomes a global crisis. That is exactly what ACE is aggressively working to prevent.” Taking action is what ACE is all about, and thus far the scholarship programs have helped mint more than 50 new teenage pilots with many more in the pipeline. Additional scholarships are available for college and technical training. The Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In is the major fundraiser for ACE, with dozens of other events year-round providing the local community with everything from 5k runs and auto fests to a Fly-In BBQ and even a Zombie Fest for Halloween. Debi Hobbes is the Events Logistics Manger for the organization, and she really has a tiger by the tail. “We’ve got something going on all the time,” she said. “If you live in this area, you really want to keep
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an eye on our event calendar. It’s also a great $100 hamburger destination for pilots. How can you beat flying into a car show?” With more than 200 acres, 80,000 plus square feet of covered hangar space, meeting rooms, a pavilion, and ample parking on the southwest corner of Lakeland Linder Airport, the home of the nation’s second largest aviation event is fast becoming home to much, much more all year long, “like the state fairgrounds on steroids”, Lites quipped in a recent interview. In addition to community events, Sun ‘n Fun hosts its own series of educational programs. Aviation and STEM summer camps are held for students starting at age seven all the way through middle and high school to learn the basics of aviation. In the fall, Aerospace Discovery Weekend provides a great family outing that introduces children to the wonder of aviation with activities, including a flight in a real aircraft. Classroom to the Sky gives educators an in-depth seminar on presenting the science of flight to their students and lets them experience time in the cockpit themselves with Sun ‘n Fun staff and volunteers. Visit Florida, www.visitflorida.com, the state’s official source for travel planning, has recognized Sun ‘n Fun ‘s indelible high-value impact on tourism and has been the presenting sponsor along with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association for the past four years. With the tagline, “Start Your Florida Adventure at Sun ‘n Fun ,” thousands of people now see the Lakeland venue as their jump point to a larger vacation experience in Central Florida. In fact, right now Sun ‘n Fun is holding a raffle for one lucky winner and their family to win “The Ultimate Aviation Vacation” in the AceMaker Raffle. This incredible package will include week-long VIP admission for four to Sun ‘n Fun 2017, including airfare, lodging, a rental car voucher and area attraction tickets to Fun Spot America and Boggy Creek Airboat Tours provided by partner Experience Kissimmee. To top off this incredible week, the winner will get to take an Orientation Flight in Stallion 51’s Dual Cockpit-Dual Control P-51 Mustang with Mr. Mustang himself, Lee Lauderback! The winner will be announced during EAA AirVenture on July 30. Information on entering the raffle can be found at www.sun-nfun.org/acemaker-raffle/. Greg Gibson, Director of Business Development and Air Operations is very enthused over this partnership, which is one of several such experience-based Continued on Page 43
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Scheyden Precision Eyewear––the leader in General Aviation eyewear based in Huntington Beach, Calif., proudly presents the 2016 Flying Aviation Expo, which is set to take place at the Palm Springs International Airport, Oct. 20-22. The highly anticipated weekend event expects to draw the likes of more than 5,000 seasoned pilots and industry experts from around the world to share knowledge, showcase new products, and offer patrons handson demonstrations. Featuring more than 200 brands – visitors will also experience a wide selection of the latest products in aviation and luxury lifestyle. Sophisticated social events, including tastings and live music will grace the three-day event.
Aviation enthusiasts may also look forward to exhibitions, evening socials, and a plethora of networking opportunities. Prospective pilots eager to gain more flying knowledge and experience will have a variety of opportunities to engage and excel in aviation learning through demonstrations and education, with dozens of sessions to choose from. The event will boast numerous highly qualified speakers soon to be named. Stephen Pope, editor-in-chief of Flying Magazine, explains, “This year’s Flying Aviation Expo is going to be bigger and better than ever, with so much to do and see for active and engaged general aviation pilots. We have a terrific lineup of educational seminars and speakers, a great
new venue at the Palm Springs International Airport and more airplanes and exhibitors than ever. I’ve been so pleased to watch the show grow and expand, and I’m looking forward to being in sunny Palm Springs again surrounded by so many like-minded aviation enthusiasts.” Scheyden President, Jeff Herold, also shares his excitement and enthusiasm: “With the new home at Palm Springs International Airport, I cannot imagine anything but success,” says Herold. “Great weather, a great demographic of attendees, great hotels, and restaurants should make this the most prestigious event in General Aviation.” Scheyden and Bose will also partner,
once again, with the Flying Aviation Expo in a pre-show sweepstakes giveaway where all pre-registrants will be eligible to participate in an exclusive drawing. The selected winner will have an option to take home a Scheyden True Aviator Watch or Bose A20 Aviation Headset. Scheyden has been a proud sponsor and active contributor to the show for the past three years and proudly commences its second year hosting the event. General admission and weekend packages are now available for purchase online www.Aviation-Xpo.com For more information about the show, please visit www.AviationXpo.com.
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Jeppesen announced the first of three Captain Jepp Challenges on July 26 at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis. New challenges will launch in October and January, giving pilots the opportunity to participate and enter for a chance to win a gift card or trip to AirVenture 2017.
Pilots should visit the Captain Jepp Challenge page at https://gleam.io/5tp29/ captain-jepp-challenge to register and peruse the various ways to enter the challenge. Taking qualifying AOPA Air Safety Institute educational online courses, videos, and safety seminars; attending an AOPA Regional Fly-In; or participating
in Jeppesen Chart Clinic Confidential webinars all count as entries in this first of three challenges. Each activity will earn pilots an additional entry, with a total of 11 entries possible for the challenge. The safety programs highlight decision-making, weather, charts, and more. The courses, videos, webinars, and in-person events, which serve as entries
for the challenge, are free to attend. Jeppesen, AOPA’s newest strategic partner, also powers the AOPA Flight Planner and sponsors the Barnstormers Party at the AOPA Regional Fly-Ins across the country. Read AOPA’s story at www.aopa.org.
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Sun 'n Fun’s ACE Continued from Page 42 marketing projects Sun ‘n Fun has underway. “This is just one example of how the State of Florida and our partners have come together to not only promote their businesses using Sun ‘n Fun as the vehicle but also support our important task of rejuvenating critical roles in the aviation industry. Having this type of support from top organizations like Experience Kissimmee and Stallion 51 really validates our efforts and shows how important they feel ACE’s mission is to their own futures.” Gibson noted that major supporter Visit Central Florida also partnered with Sun ‘n Fun and Visit Florida for a similar and very successful sweepstakes during 2016’s Fly-In, and that attendees could expect more of these types of opportunities in the future. “We have so many great experiences and partners; it just makes sense to put those together and have some fun with it for our audience to enjoy.” Sun ‘n Fun ‘s legacy is one to be very proud of, and Leenhouts is its premiere advocate. He’s always ready to tell anyone he meets about the value of ACE. “Our history is what got us here, now we’re going to use that foundation to help funnel
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Kissimmee Gateway Airport will be hosting two Pilot Seminars over the next 90 days. Both Seminars will be conducted by Jamie Beckett, the You Can Fly Ambassador to Florida for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), a not-for-profit organization devoted to safety, education, and advocacy for the general aviation community. The first seminar, “How to Form and
Operate a Flying Club,” will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Participation is limited to 30 people. The seminar is presented in conjunction with “Kiss the Sky Flying Club,” a start-up flying club based in Kissimmee. The seminar will take place at 401 Dyer Boulevard, in the Kissimmee Gateway Airport Administration Building. To preregister, visit ww2.eventrebels.com.
Jet Edge, the largest domestic manager and operator of exclusively longrange and large-cabin private jets, announced this month that the company has reached 50 business jets in their managed aircraft fleet. More than a measure of fleet size, this milestone further positions Jet Edge as not only the leader in large-cabin business jet management but also highlights the company's highly developed safety culture, programs, and exceptionally talented staff members required to support its consistent growth while maximizing value for clients. “This time last year we were celebrat-
ing our successful growth with the addition of our 36th large-cabin jet, with another eight aircraft to arrive by the end of 2015,” stated Bill Papariella, chief executive officer of Jet Edge International. “We continue to prove with our ongoing growth that our investment in safety, standards, service, channel sales, crew resources, and new operating hubs on the east coast have helped drive our managed aircraft business to new heights.” The newest additions to the Jet Edge charter fleet are a late model Gulfstream G550 based in New York; three Gulfstream G200 super-midsize jets based in Los
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The second event is an “AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar,” scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22 at 9 a.m. As the title implies, the seminar is for any certificated pilot who is no longer current and needs a good refresher as part of their flight review. Each participant who completes the seminar will receive a logbook endorsement for the ground portion of his or her flight review.
Attendees may also schedule flights to complete their flight review, on site. This seminar will be held at Sunstate Aviation, 3008 Patrick Street, off of Thacker Avenue in Kissimmee. To preregister, visit www.eventrebels.com For more information on either event, please contact: Jamie Beckett, AOPA Ambassador, at 863/224-2133 or email jamie.beckett@aopa.org.
Angeles, Palm Beach, and New York; a later model Challenger 605 with dual bases in Toronto and Miami; a Gulfstream GV based in Palm Beach; a Las Vegas-based Gulfstream G280; and a Los Angelesbased Gulfstream G450 and GIVSP. “Jet Edge continues to be a valuable partner to operators, brokers, and charter consumers throughout the aviation community,” stated Geoff Makely, Jet Edge's executive vice president and general manager. “Our large-cabin expertise and expanding fleet of like model aircraft provide consistent availability and reliability for our partners and clients. It's no
secret that the source of our success and our ability to reach this key milestone is directly tied to the people behind Jet Edge, continued investments in our operating platform, and attention to customer service,” Makely added. Earlier this year, Jet Edge entered a number of new strategic agreements with a large sales channel that have added 5,000 incremental hours annually to the company's charter fleet, which provides a direct and positive benefit for Jet Edge's growing list of aircraft owners. For more information, visit www.flyjetedge.com
Who will be tomorrow’s aviators? Aviation offers excitement, adventure, and a great opportunity for success. Junior Aviator’s Day at the Planes of Fame Air Museum is a fun-filled day for young people to discover all things aviation-related. The event is scheduled for Sept. 17, 2016 at the Planes of Fame Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. While wandering the Museum’s collection of nearly 100 historic aircraft, Junior Aviators will be treated to a number of hands-on activities. They’ll be able to construct their own airplane using a simple water bottle. There will be booths for making paper airplanes, candy airplanes, and other creative projects and more. Hands-on exhibits that teach kids about science, math, technology, and avi-
ation are sure to entertain all in attendance. Kids will learn how planes work and will view the many planes on display throughout the Museum. Raffles and giveaways will give those in attendance something to take home so that they may always remember the day. Raffle prizes include books, educational toys, and other souvenirs. Checking them out at the event is a must! Admission is free for children 11 years and under if a paid parent or adult accompanies them. Special deals for teachers and others with large groups can be found at www.planesoffame.org. The staff looks forward to welcoming you on Sept. 17, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.planesof fame.org.
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A STORY ABOUT RACING
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his month, I’m going to tell you a story. This story, like many others, has its ups and downs. There are heroes and there are lessons. Hopefully you’ll enjoy my story. First, there was a guy named Jay Jones. Jay loved to fly. He loved to race. He loved to tinker with things to make them go faster. He was also the guy you could always go to if you needed a wrench, a kind word, or someone to fix your wheel pants (Jay’s specialty – it seemed). When I say Jay loved to fly, I mean he flew his IF1 Cassutt Racer from his home in Buena Vista, Colo. to Oshkosh several times. That means about 1,000 miles each way, in a plane that needs to land about every hour or two. Oh, and there is really no place for luggage. And there are no instruments to fly with – it’s basic stick and rudder flying. We lost Jay on July 4 of this year. He was returning to his home airport after a fly-in about 100 miles away. His aircraft, a Seawind, had some sort of emergency, he radioed a mayday – but wasn’t specific about what type of trouble he was having. He ended up trying to land in a small field while avoiding populated areas all around. It is largely believed that he deliberately steered away from those more populated areas. Either way, he’s gone, but he’s not. There is much more to his story. Jay has two daughters, Haley and Allison. His daughters were the apples of his eye. We all know Allison as she was part of our racing family and has been to the Races several times before. Allison Jones was born with a defective leg. Her parents had to make some difficult decisions when she was born – knowing she would be better off with a prosthetic device. From that moment, I believe Jay was always coming up with ways to make that prosthetic better for her – whether the idea was to make it faster or more comfortable, his mind was always coming up with better, faster, lighter, smarter. Allison excelled in sports, mostly skiing and cycling. She will be representing the USA in her 8th Paralympic Games in Rio this summer. Jay was so excited – he wasn’t going to race this year because he was going to Rio to watch her in her final Paralympic Games. Now, the story gets even more interesting. Jay meets up with another pilot, a man named Justin Meaders. Justin and Jay had many things in common. They were both skilled craftsmen and pilots
Jay Jones in his Quadnickel.
Justin Meaders flying Quadnickel with his hand controls. (Anthony Taylor, Warbirdfotos.com) and both were touched by disabilities. See, Justin lost the use of his legs in a motorcycle racing incident years ago. Even as a child, Justin was a bit different. On his fifth birthday, he received his first motorcycle. He learned to ride it that day and never looked back. From that moment on – speed became his drug. He was always looking for ways to make that bike faster or to make it handle better. Unfortunately, during a motorcycle road racing event, he was launched off his bike, over the handlebars while traveling about 150 mph. The bike then cartwheeled in the air after him – probably pouncing on him several times. He woke up before medical assistance could get to him and knew he was in trouble. But, he certainly didn’t lose his spunk. While flying in the medical helicopter, he asked the pilot if he could ride up front with him. The pilot laughed and said, “Maybe next time.” His spunk has never left him. While his dad was a pilot, Justin didn’t get around to flying until after his accident. He stumbled onto the International Wheelchair Aviators group and found they were based in Texas where he lived. He drove down and met their president, Mike Smith. Mike helped Justin understand the types of hand controls available for certified airplanes, how to install them, and how to use them. After a few lessons with Mike, Justin then found a school closer to his home that worked
(Tim Adams/TimAdamsPhotography.com) with him on his hand-control needs. Through many delays and truckloads of paperwork, he was granted his FAA Medical, and now the sky is no longer the limit. Justin had been following IF1 for several years before. He was introduced to the Air Racing Family in 2013 when he crewed for another Justin – Justin Phillipson. When he started to talk to other IF1 pilots about building his own race plane, which could be flown without the use of legs, they were all quite inter-
ested – Jay especially. Justin’s airplane wasn’t going to be ready in time for the Races this year. And since Jay was heading to Brazil to watch Allison – it took Jay about five seconds to say – “How about we put your hand controls into my race plane, Quadnickel?!” And that’s all it took. The next thing you know, a group of IF1 pilots and crew headed to Midland, Tex. to the Flyboyz Race Camp to install the hand controls and get Justin ready for PRS – Pylon Racing Seminar – also known as “Rookie School.” He probably had more time in Quadnickel than most first time Rookies at PRS. His first flight had everyone at the airport standing by and cheering him on. We’re still cheering him on! Justin Meaders is now a Race Pilot. He is a member of our Racing Family, and we are happy to have him and his infectious enthusiasm. And Jay lives on in our hearts, minds, and in the air – with Justin at the controls of his Quadnickel. That’s my story.
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Blues Angels C-130 pilot Major Mark Montgomery is one of three team’s demonstration pilots. Major Montgomery was the command pilot during Friday’s practice show at Gary. (Mike Heilman) The Blue Angels C-130 known as Fat Albert is used by the team to transport equipment and personnel to each show site. Fat Albert also opens up each Blue Angel show with a dynamic flying demonstration. (Mike Heilman) C-130 show. “All the maneuvers we do are actual tactical maneuvers; they are just done in rapid succession down close to the ground in front of the crowd so they can actually see what we do. All the C-130 crews in the fleet are trained to do this. We just do them really quickly in
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front of the crowds. What they are designed to do is stay away from small arms fire, to get away from any aircraft that are chasing us or stay as close to the ground as possible to evade enemy radar. We get close enough to the ground where the radar can’t tell the difference between you and the ground. The lowest we will get today is at 50 feet at 370 mph.” Major Mark Hamilton explained how the team comes together. “We put in the sweat and tears back in January in El Centro, Calif. We were there for about two and a half months. We were flying two to three times a day, six days a week, to make sure we had the crew coordination, and the jets were doing the same thing to make sure they had built up that trust and teamwork. That is what really makes the Blue Angels the Blue Angels – the teamwork and trust. That is how we are able to fly those tight formations and put on a safe demonstration.” GySgt Steve Stewart, the flight engineer on Fat Albert, explains how his job is different during the C-130 show performance than when flying in the fleet, “The flight engineer is the system’s expert on the airplane. We keep everything running, the fuel, the electrics, and the hydraulics, and we monitor all the systems in flight. In the demo, it’s a little bit of a different dynamic. I am actually leaning forward running the throttles during the flight to keep the speed at where we need to be for each maneuver that we are doing. Some maneuvers we need to be at 130 knots and some we need to at 320 knots. When we are at 320 knots at 50 feet, it is not optimal for the pilot who is flying to look inside the airplane. I would rather have his eyes looking out.” A Marine Corps MV-22 “Osprey” Tiltrotor performed a demonstration at the airshow. The “Osprey” is both an air-
A Marine Corps. MV-22 “Osprey” returns to the Gary/Chicago International Airport after performing at the 2016 Gary Air Show. The MV-22 is designed as an airplane/helicopter with medium lift capabilities. (Mike Heilman)
Veteran airshow pilot, Jack Knutson, performed a solo act in his Extra 300 aerobatic monoplane. Knutson also flew with the Xtreme Firebirds and 4CE aerobatic team at the 2016 Gary show. (Mike Heilman)
The annual Gary, Indiana air-show is held on the scenic beaches of Marquette Park on the shores of Lake Michigan. The city of Gary sponsors the annual free airshow to draw tourism to the beaches. (Mike Heilman) plane and helicopter that was designed to replace the Marine’s CH-43E helicopter’s medium lift capabilities. The demonstration aircraft was from VMM162 stationed at MCAS New River, N.C. The U.S. Army was represented by the Golden Knights Parachute Team at the 2016 Gary show. The Golden Knights Continued on Page 49
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U.S. Sport Aviation Expo announced the signing of new long-term sponsor, Highlands Regional Medical Center (HRMC). This will be an ongoing sponsorship for years to come. Highlands Regional Medical Center will have a very large presence at the 13th annual event with the introduction of an HMRC first aid tent with physicians offering flight physicals to attendees, sponsorship of the VIP reception, and more. Their ultimate goal is to support community growth as well as community health, which will benefit all. This sponsorship reinforces both of these goals. Beverly Glarner, Executive Office of the Sebring Airport Authority announced, “The Expo is proud and excited to have this very special sponsorship, which will great-
ly enhance the offerings of the 2017 event.” New Speakers: Ken VeArd, Mike Giordano Creator of Pilot Partner Electronic Pilot Logbook, Ken VeArd, will teach Expo attendees about his unique software, which allows users to track and backup critical flight data, maintain currency and view logs, along with advance features such as automatic import from FlightAware, reports and graphs. Mike Giordano, President of United Air Temp, flew his family to Cuba last March on his 1960 D50C Twin Bonanza and will have much to impart to attendees about his whirlwind experience during his forum entitled “How To Fly To Cuba”.
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Visiting the Gary Airshow
The Lima Lima flight team flies in formation in their yellow T-34 aircraft at the 2016 Gary Indiana Airshow.
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The Gary/Chicago International Airport is used as the staging base for the Gary air show acts. The airport is also used for staging the acts for the August Chicago airshow. (Mike Heilman) Aeroshell aerobatic team has been performing at airshows for more than 25 years in their AT-6 Texans. The AT-6 was used in World War II as an advanced trainer. (Mike Heilman)
The cockpit of the Fat Albert the Blue Angel’s C-130 is painted and trimmed in the team’s signature blue and yellow colors. (Mike Heilman)
The Blues Angels hang the American flag in the cargo bay of the team’s C-130 before each show. The team uses the plane to transport equipment and personnel to each show site. (Mike Heilman)
Left: An YAK-52 from the Aerostars aerobatic team is being prepared to fly at the 2016 Gary, Indiana Airshow. The Aerostars precision team flies three YAK -52 in their demonstration. (Mike Heilman) Continued from Page 46 made several jumps both days. Headlining the civilian portion of the show were four multi-plane demonstration teams. Aeroshell performed an aerobatic routine in their four-ship AT-6 “Texans.” The AT-6 was used in World War II as an advanced trainer. The fourship T-34 Lima/Lima team flew a high paced show at the 2016 show. The
Aerostars flying in their Yak-52 also performed at this year’s show. The formation team 4CE flew a team demonstration, and each of the three team members flew a solo act as well. Team members, Matt Chapman, Jack Knutson, and Bill Stein flew on both days of the show. The Heritage Warbird Foundation acquires and restores antique aircraft back to flying condition. The
foundation’s A-4B “Skyhawk” piloted by Paul Wood performed at the 2016 Gary Airshow. The Vietnam era jet was used for land-based and aircraft carrier-based light bombing. Dave Dacy and Tony Kazian performed a Super Stearman Wingwalking act at the show. The city of Gary sponsors the annual free airshow to draw tourism to the beaches of Marquette Park on the shores
of Lake Michigan. The annual show attracts thousands of visitors to the area in a family friendly environment. The organizers continue to bring in big time airshow acts, and you can’t beat the price of admission – the show will continue to grow.
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