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THE 2014 AIRSHOW SEASON TAKES FLIGHT From Brownsville, Kingsville, Louisville and Titusville to Los Angeles, Chino, Fort Worth and St. Louis, according to the International Council of Airhows, Inc. (ICAS), airshows throughout the country are reporting strong attendance. Whether big or small, civilian or military, with or without military jet teams, pent up demand generated by the cancellations of the 2013 airshow season seems to be fueling higher-thannormal enthusiasm among the three dozen or so shows that have already been held this year. Just as encouraging: many shows later in the season are reporting unusually strong advanced ticket sales. For a complete list of ICAS airshows across the country, visit www.airshows.aero/Page/ASCalendar
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SPECIAL TRIBUTE
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The 2014 Airshow Season is off to a Strong Start......................4 Stopping the Starts By Mark Baker ................................................8 AOPA Marks 75th Anniversary......................................................8 AOPA Joins FAA on Aviation Weather Safety Campaign ........11 Lamb Takes First Career Win at Red Bull Scorcher..................16 GAMA Applauds House for Strong Support of GA ..................19 Renowned NASA Research Pilot William H. Dana Dies ..........24 AOPA Expresses Sorrow After Jim Oberstar’s Death ..............25 Amelia Rose Earhart Tracing Path of her Namesake................28 Green News Powering Imagination Partners with Museum of Flight ......32 Bye Aerospace Launches Electric AIrcraft ..........................32 Solar Flight’s Sunseeker Duo’s First Flight ..........................33 GA Pilot Protection Act By Elizabeth A. Tennyson ......................37 Air Force Honors Fallen Hero ....................................................39 Business & Rotor News Robinson R66 Recieves EASA Certification ........................52 Cessna Citation Latitude Issued TIA Certificate ..................53
Cover Photo by Anthony Taylor/Warbird Fotos A shot from the 2013 Reno National Championship Air Races. Fan favorite Rare Bear on the tarmack.
Contrails: They Kill Cats Don’t They? by Steve Weaver ..............17
What’s Up?!: A Very Heavy Heart by Larry Shapiro ..............26
Flying wIth Faber: A Gem in the Desert by Stuart J. Faber ............29
FEATURES & SPECIAL SECTIONS Editorial: Remembering By Ed Downs ..................................................................6 Interview: Andy Weir Author of The Martian By Mark Rhodes ............................................................12 Billy Goat at 12 O’clock High By Charlie Briggs ..........................................................48 Special Section: AirVenture Preview ..........................34 Special Section: Reno Air Races ................................46
Goodies & Gadgets Skies to Stars: Mars
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DEPARTMENTS Headlines Online (www.inflightusa.com) ....................7 Calendar of Events ........................................................9 Classifieds ....................................................................56 Index of Advertisers ....................................................58
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By Ed Downs
REMEMBERING hile this subject might seem a month behind schedule, given the circumstances of its writing, the topic is timely for the airshow season, which will be hitting full stride by the time these opinions are read. It is Memorial Day, 2014, and this writer is maintaining a long tradition of watching the Indianapolis 500 race; in this case, while preparing our editorial view for June. The pre-race events were full of hype and advertising, but considerable attention was paid to honoring our military services and those who have given their lives in defense of the unique and special lifestyle we are afforded in America. It was mentioned a number of times during the ceremonies that all Americans should remember those who have given their lives to protect our country. What was not mentioned is the fact that most of those lives were also sacrificed in the name of foreign lands and people who were (and are) suffering under violent and oppressive governments. Unable to defend themselves from certain death or liberty-crushing brutality, Americans come together in the name of
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freedom with military and economic help. Our sons and daughters pay the price for this commitment to freedom. Taps was played, followed by our national anthem. This writer stood, snapped a salute, and cried, remembering nine years spent in military service and the friends lost in the name of freedom. Frankly, the entire world should have stood for those short moments, for there is not a single nation on earth, even our enemies, which have not benefited in some way from the American way of life. Then it was “Gentlemen, start your engines,” as what is often called “the greatest spectacle in sports” kicked off with the roar of engines turning over 11,000 rpm and producing in excess of 1,000 hp. While still in the “remembering mode,” thoughts turned to the “spectacle” this writer has been intimately involved in for nearly 20 years, airshows, and the performers who make both major and local events as exciting as they are. Those remembrances began to connect with names, the names of airshow performers that were once acquaintances and friends. Tragically, these great pilots
must be remembered in the past tense, as they are gone, many losing their lives while performing. Just as racecar fans will stress that they watch auto racing for the thrill of the competition, most will privately admit that a “good crash” (that is one that wrecks the car but leaves the driver alive) can be a terrific thrill. Yes, our species has not progressed very far from the slaughter of the gladiators and spectacle of events in Rome’s Coliseum. That is sad, but I guess it is sort of who we are. But to the credit of auto racing, the once cavalier side of promoters and drivers, driven by macho attitudes and a fatalistic lifestyle, has changed. As the 50s merged into the 60s, we saw great advancements in safety efforts through both regulations and technology. That trend to keep auto racing as safe as this hazardous sport will permit has continued, with loss of life reduced even as race speeds have nearly doubled. To be sure, the need for increased survivability (safety is a strange word to use in professional auto racing) needs to continue, but even the hype and words of race
announcers now stress the skill of a good pass, the improvement in auto handling, shortness of pit stops, skill of drivers, and the remarkable use of technology more than they do the close calls and near crashes. This writer likes the trend. But, how is the airshow game doing? The tragic loss of Eddie Andreini in mid-May brings to mind the true danger that exists when highly skilled show pilots seek to thrill the crowds with “death defying acts.” Sadly, many of the names remembered by this writer were in the process of “defying death” when they failed to do just that. Each year, show performers are killed or injured while simply trying to earn a buck by entertaining show attendees, most of whom do not know the difference between a simple barrel roll and a lomchevik. More and more, this writer has seen aerobatics morph into daredevil acts that often have less to do with the skilled maneuvering of an airplane than with simply surviving the stunt. Local and regional airshows often cannot afford the big name performers Continued on Page 10
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STOPPING By Mark Baker President and CEO AOPA orking your way through the noisy, highly-politicized climate of Washington, D.C. can be a little like trying to communicate without a microphone while navigating without a GPS, compass, or chart. It can be tough to be heard over the engine noise, and if you don’t already know how to get where you’re going, you might have a hard time reaching your destination. That’s why it’s so important for AOPA to understand the ins and outs of Washington’s unique landscape. It’s also why we have to tackle challenges from every available angle. If you want to be
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heard and create meaningful change, you need to take a multifaceted approach. That’s what we’ve done when it comes to the unwarranted stops and searches of general aviation aircraft by federal and local law enforcement agencies. We’ve done our research, brought the problem to the attention of members of Congress, and won their support. We’ve raised the issue with FAA and other agencies. We’ve doggedly pursued Freedom of Information Act requests, and more. Most recently, I met privately with newly confirmed Customs and Border Protection Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske. Within moments of setting foot in his office, I knew he had heard our
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searched, intimidated, or detained, Commissioner Kerlikowske wants to use CBP resources and personnel to stop illegal activity, not to waste them on stopping individuals who simply want to enjoy the freedom to fly. Our meeting was a very important step in the right direction in terms of putting an end to these incidents. But that doesn’t mean we can afford to let our guard down. AOPA will be closely monitoring CBP’s actions, and we encourage pilots who are stopped, detained, or searched to let us know. We won’t back down when it comes to protecting the rights of pilots. And we’ll keep working with CBP and policy makers to be sure we get a satisfactory resolution.
AOPA MARKS 75TH ANNIVERSARY On May 15 in 1939, five pilots – all unabashed aviation enthusiasts – gathered near Wings Field north of Philadelphia and signed the charter that would launch the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), a fledgling group that was destined to become the world’s largest aviation member association. Then, as now, AOPA’s primary mission is to protect the freedom to fly for the growing population of general aviation pilots and aircraft owners. “Looking back on our history it’s striking how constant AOPA’s mission has remained through the decades,” said Mark Baker, AOPA president and CEO. “Technology has changed dramatically and the general aviation fleet has grown from about 13,000 aircraft 75 years ago to more than 200,000 today, but many of the challenges we face are the same. AOPA’s founders were concerned about excessive regulation, rising costs, access to airspace and their freedom to fly, and many of those same issues are on the table today.” As the storm clouds of World War II gathered, aviation enthusiasts Philip and Laurence Sharples, Alfred Wolf, C. Townsend Ludington and John Story Smith were concerned that the growing influence of military air power would
eclipse general aviation. When the five founders gathered on May 15, 1939 to establish AOPA, they elected Ludington as AOPA’s first president – one of just five in AOPA’s history. The May 2014 issue of AOPA Pilot, the world’s largest aviation magazine, is a commemorative anniversary edition highlighting those first members and exploring the future of general aviation. The rapid expansion of aviation in the United States today has introduced a range of challenges that AOPA’s founders could have hardly imagined. They include proposed user fees – which AOPA has successfully blocked, GA’s role in air traffic modernization, eliminating medical requirements that needlessly ground pilots and raise costs, developing an alternative to leaded aviation gasoline, revising restrictive certification standards, protecting threatened airports and maintaining adequate airport funding, facing down safety hazards posed by commercial drones, reducing the cost of flying and increasing and sustaining the pilot population. Today AOPA is the world’s largest aviation member association, with representatives in Frederick, Md., Washington, D.C., Wichita, Kan., and seven regions across the United States. AOPA provides member services that range from advoca-
cy at the federal, state, and local levels to legal and insurance services, flight planning products, safety programs and award-winning media. AOPA is a member of the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations, which includes 73 affiliates that collectively represent 450,000 pilots. AOPA’s Air Safety Institute has become a renowned safety leader with innovative training seminars and online clinics, while the AOPA Foundation independently raises charitable funding to support programs that ensure the future of general aviation. (To learn more, visit: www.foundation.aopa.org ). During its anniversary year, AOPA has launched a series of programs to benefit members, old and new. The Rusty Pilots program offers pilots who have gotten away from flying a simple, low-cost path back into the cockpit. AOPA, working with flight schools and flying clubs, offers a free 2.5hour ground school that brings Rusty Pilots up to speed on airspace and regulatory changes. With subsequent dual flight time with an instructor, Rusty Pilots can quickly become current. AOPA also continues to promote flying clubs as an affordable and fun way to fly. AOPA’s Flying Club Initiative offers the “AOPA Guide to Starting a
Flying Club,” a manual with advice on club management, selecting and scheduling aircraft, finances and insurance. A Flying Club Finder website allows pilots to find and join one of the more than 600 flying clubs in the U.S. In addition, AOPA this year will host seven regional fly-ins to meet members where they fly. The first fly-ins, in San Marcos Texas on April 26 and Indianapolis on May 31 were both a resounding success. Other fly-ins will be July 12 in Plymouth, Mass., Aug. 16 in Spokane, Wash., Sept. 20 in Chino, Calif., and Nov. 8 in St. Simons, Ga. On Oct. 4, AOPA will also renew its popular Frederick Fly-In with a Homecoming event where members can visit AOPA headquarters, meet the staff and take part in AOPA’s 75th Anniversary celebration. “Aviation creates a unique bond that holds pilots together,” Baker said. “AOPA’s founders instinctively knew that. Our members and their shared passion for aviation are what have made AOPA so successful – and influential – over its first 75 years. And we know that it’s the people in aviation who will continue to make GA such a unique and beneficial American endeavor for the next 75 years and beyond.”
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Editorial: Remembering Continued from Page 6 and, instead, utilize local pilots who have tuned their skills to the point of obtaining a low-altitude waiver from the FAA. Remember, the FAR’s make is very clear that aerobatics must be performed no lower than 1,500 ft. AGL, meaning that the low-altitude programs require a waiver of demonstrated ability. This waiver is not easy to obtain and usually starts at a higher altitude, such as 500 ft. AGL until experience is gained. These newcomers often use the small shows to gain experience and name recognition, but sometimes attempt maneuvers that are at the edge of their skill levels. International aerobatic competitions do not stress the extreme low-altitude maneuvers seen at most airshows. Interestingly enough, the majority of accidents in show performances are related to stall/spin events or midair collisions when two or more aircraft are performing at the same time. Without having studied accident statistics in detail but relying on personal experience and memory, it appears that most accidents occur when the aircraft involved is being operated at the edge of its performance envelope, coupled with extreme low altitude. Keep in mind that the preceding thoughts also apply to our military demonstration teams, which have lost a number of remarkable pilots over the years. It is the opinion of this writer, that these are primarily “thrill” maneuvers, and bring into question the wisdom of continuing along this path of performance flying. To be sure, it is we, the spectators, who drive the “thrill” factor. Even the best intended show promoters want to attract a good crowd, and that means offering something special. A well-known aerobatic performer or a military team is always a winner. But must the promotional hype stress the “death defying” stuff and aggressiveness of the show? As a marketing guy, I know the answer to that question, which is “yes,” but maybe it is time to try to change the culture of what we spectators expect to see. Some performers successfully market the “aerial ballet” side of flying with skill being the highlight. Is there a way to increase the expectations involving skill and expertise, highlighting the remarkable capabilities of the machines being flown versus the danger? The inverted ribbon pick up that was Eddie’s last maneuver has been performed for years by many skilled pilots, but it is a maneuver with little room for error, be it pilot or mechanical, and it leaves the pilot in the worst possible position if a successful pull up cannot be made. There is no aircraft mass between
the pilot and the ground, especially in the case of open cockpit planes and bi-planes that frequently have a fuel tank in the center section of the top wing, a worstcase scenario. Maybe it is time for professional organizations, like the International Council of Air Shows and others, to develop a safety grading system similar to those used by the National Business Aircraft Association and Flight Safety Foundation, which assign numerical grades to hazardous situations, resulting in recommendations as to the wisdom of continuing an operation. Factors such as pilot skills, maneuvers to be flown, aircraft design, surrounding terrain, visibility, density altitude, practice time in the area, aerobatic box restrictions and other considerations might lead to decisions about what aerobatic maneuvers should be flown and perhaps establish minimum altitude and maneuver limits. In other words, a maneuver that might be acceptable at a sea level field on a standard day might be ill advised or modified at a density altitude of 6,000 to 7,000 ft. An aerobatic box located over clear water offers special challenges and perhaps warrants limitations. To be sure, some performing pilots may read these thoughts and basically wonder “who the heck is this guy?” as my name is certainly not in the history books as a great aerobatic pilot. But I have been attending airshows for nearly 60 years and have personally watched more performing pilots end their lives than can be counted on all fingers and toes combined. Some of these names are those I have personally flown with as they developed routines in aircraft manufactured by a company with which I was long associated. Others were famous Hollywood pilots whom I met as a kid through my show business family. For this writer, the list has simply become too long. Unlike most editorials published in In Flight USA, this one is open ended. It is hard to come up with an action item. Perhaps those reading these thoughts might offer comments to performers during the traditional “meet and greets” that follow a performance, letting them know you truly appreciate their skills, but that you do not expect them to die for your entertainment. Perhaps comments posted to performers’ websites or social platforms might start a discussion. Pointing out that it is okay to perform, but “scaring” is not necessary. Perhaps a performer will see the comments in this editorial and pick out a few helpful thoughts. Perhaps nothing will happen, and performers will continue to be injured and killed in the name of “entertainment.” Eddie Andreini was a regular adverContinued on Page 13
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AOPA FOUNDATION JOINS FAA TO LAUNCH AVIATION WEATHER SAFETY CAMPAIGN The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation has joined with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and more than a dozen other general aviation (GA) stakeholders on an eight-month safety campaign titled, “Got Weather?” to help GA pilots prepare for potential weather challenges they may encounter during the 2014 flying season. FAA Administrator Michael Huerta announced the program May 4 in Anchorage, Alaska at the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering. “GA pilots have an opportunity to make a real difference in improving safety this season by asking friends and family to get engaged in the campaign, by being prepared, and fine tuning their preflight decision making skills,” Huerta said. “The ‘Got Weather?’ campaign takes advantage of the tremendous resources our GA partners have for pilots to improve their skills and knowledge.” According to AOPA Foundation’s Air Safety Institute, weather is the most lethal of all major causes of GA accidents. “Weather is the one variable in flight
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ASI is funded through donations to the AOPA Foundation. For more information, please visit: www.AOPAFoundation.org. The “Got Weather?” campaign partners are: the AOPA Foundation, Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA), Continued on Page 13 P.O. Box 5402 • San Mateo, CA 94402 (650) 358-9908 • Fax (650) 358-9254
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you think your work connects to this fascination in general? AW: “Having put people on the moon, we consider Mars to be the next great challenge. As our technology gets better and better, we are sending larger and more sophisticated probes to explore it. This keeps Mars in the public eye.” IF USA: What were the advantages and/or drawbacks of using a logbook to advance the plot and inform the reader? AW: “It was the only way I could see to tell the story. If it had been third person, it would have been dry and largely humorless. If it had been directly first person, a lot of the drama would have disappeared because the only way for the narrator to be telling the story is if he survived it. But a log book allows first person narration from the past, meaning any given entry could theoretically be the last. “The only drawback was that I had to shift narration style to show what was happening on Earth and aboard Hermes. That shift in style was jarring to the reader. People put up with it, but I wish I hadn’t made them put up with it. I just couldn’t think of any other approach that would work.” IF USA: It seems there was a great concern about your being as authentic as you could be with the technological/ logistical aspects of the details of the story. Were you concerned that this attention to detail might be at odds with telling an imaginative story? AW: “I really wanted it to be as scientifically accurate as possible. There’s no technology in the novel that doesn’t Continued on Page 14
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2014 AOPA AVIATION SUMMIT ADDS DREAM RACING TO SCHEDULE Dream Racing will offer fans the chance to drive some of the fastest, most exotic Ferraris in the world at the 2014 Aviation Summit Oct. 31-Nov. 2 in Palm Springs, Calif. Dream Racing, led by founders and former race car drivers Enrico Bertaggia and Adriano De Micheli, provide fivestar racing experiences to fans by giving them the opportunity to drive cars like the Ferrari F430 GT, which has more than 500 horsepower and can reach speeds of over 200 mph. For the first time ever, Dream Racing will be featured at the Aviation Summit, which is ideal for thrill-seekers who want to take race cars from 0 to 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds. “The Aviation Summit is the premier event for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, but it’s also so much more than that,” said Marco Parrotto, President of Lift Managment, who is putting on the event. “The Aviation Summit is for everyone who loves the flying lifestyle. Pilots love going fast, and we think atten-
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Interview: Andy Weir Continued from Page 12 already exist today (although I beefed up the effectiveness/efficiency of it quite a lot to represent progress over the coming decades). “I had a lot of plot ideas that just didn’t stand up to real science, so I had to abandon them. But science also created plot elements that I wouldn’t have otherwise thought of. For instance, I realized that he simply wouldn’t have anywhere near enough water to grow crops in the Hab. So I had to add a whole subplot about how he makes water, and it came out really well. It’s almost like cheating; I did a bunch of math and plot came out.” IF USA: The protagonist Mark Watney is a particularly resourceful character. What about him makes him sympathetic to your readership? AW: “I think the main thing is that he’s an ‘everyman.’ Astronauts are a cut above normal people, and certainly Mark is much more talented and capable than most folks. But his personality is very down to earth (no pun intended) and approachable. He seems like a normal Joe caught in a horrible situation. At least that’s what I was going for.” IF USA: Astronaut Chris Hadfield provides one of the “blurbs” for your work. Have you heard from other astronauts or NASA personnel about the
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Nigel Lamb of Great Britain celebrates his victory after winning the third stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Putrajaya, Malaysia on May 18, 2014. (Balasz Gardi/Red Bull Content Pool) Nigel Lamb upset Austria’s Hannes Arch in an action-packed Red Bull Air Race World Championship battle in the sweltering tropical heat of Putrajaya, Malaysia on May 18. Despite taking second, Arch nevertheless now moves into the overall World Championship lead with 30 points. Pilot Paul Bonhomme, who’s string of 15 straight podiums has now ended, is second overall with 25 points, while Lamb moved into third with 17 points. Lamb, who remains hugely popular in Malaysia after touring in the tropical nation as a display pilot for five years, gave his local fans watching from the shores of Putrajaya Lake a clinical demonstration of superb flying under the humid skies. Undeterred by the temperatures that soared into the high 90s, Lamb kept his cool flying first in the Final Four on the high-speed, low-altitude track and stopped the clock in 1:15.023 – the fastest run of the day. Hall came close to that time with 1:15.691 and Arch came even closer at 1:15.597. The victory marks the first Red Bull World Championship victory for Lamb, who
has placed second five times in the previous 43 races in his seven year career. “I never thought I’d feel this emotion,” said Lamb. “It’s a great feeling. After seven years, and all the ups and downs, this is the payoff.” Canada’s Pete McLeod, the last pilot in the Final Four, finished the day in frustration: in pushing for every fraction of a second, he exceeded the maximum speed entry of 230 mph through the Start Gate, resulting in his flying session classed as Did Not Finish (DNF). Results: 1. Nigel Lamb (GBR), 2. Hannes Arch (AUT), 3. Matt Hall (AUS), 4. Pete McLeod (CAN), 5. Paul Bonhomme (GBR), 6. Martin Sonka (CZE), 7. Peter Besenyei (HUN), 8. Matthias Dolderer (GER), 9. Kirby Chambliss (USA), 10. Yoshihide Muroya (JPN), 11. Nicolas Ivanoff (FRA), 12. Michael Goulian (USA) World Championship Standings: 1. Arch (30 points), 2. Bonhomme (25), 3. Lamb (17), 4. McLeod (17), 5. Hall (14), 6. Sonka (8), 7, Muroya (7), 8. Ivanoff (5), 9. Dolderer (4), 10. Besenyei (2)
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THEY KILL CATS, DON’T THEY? fter WWII, in a great rush of patriotic pride and zeal, thousands of towns and cities across the U.S. accepted our government’s offer of an icon of the war. These were usually in the form of a Howitzer, a tank, an “ack-ack” gun, or some other deadly artifact that would lend itself to a civic display and help create a memorial to the men who had fought and died in the war. The War Department was bulging with leftover and obsolete articles of war and they were frankly running out of places to store them. Having every town in the country take something off their hands was a perfect solution to the problem and I’m sure Washington was only too glad to have someone else take responsibility for their growing pile of stuff. To a lesser extent this was also done after the First War, and on the court house lawn in my boyhood trading-center town of Philippi, is still displayed a German machine gun, under the statue of ‘Iron Mike’ and a bronze tablet with the names of the men from our county who gave their lives in that war. I’m pretty sure though, some 30 years later, that the commissioners who chose a memorial to the second war wished in retrospect that they had gone for something as compact as a machine gun. As it turned out, they got an airplane. It arrived at Benedum Airport in nearby Bridgeport during the summer of 1947. It was a nearly perfect Grumman F6F Hellcat fighter, flown in by the Department of the Navy and presented to the town. One of the coal operators in town owned a Lowboy trailer and tractor, so the wings were folded and it was loaded on the trailer and trucked the 20 miles to Philippi. Once there it was installed on the lawn in front of the court house. I imagine the county officials who chose this item for their display had seen a picture of the airplane in the listing of available war leftovers from the DOD, but until it was setting in place, its bulk looming over the grass that was slowing dying from the steady drip of oil from the huge radial, no one realized how big the damn thing was. They positioned it on the right side of the square, as far back as possible, but its presence pretty much made that side of the lawn unusable for anything else. The county fair came each fall and situated on the grounds around the court house and the airplane was right where several booths had always been placed. The maintenance man complained about the dying lawn and about
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The Grumman F6F Hellcat fighter in Philippi. (Photo courtesy of Steve Weaver and the Barbour Democrat Newspaper)
the trimming he had to do around the airplane, and several other folks complained about it being an eyesore. Our monument wasn’t really working out. On the other hand, my seven-yearold self thought I had died and gone to heaven. After a lifetime (time being relative here) of airplane famine, at last here was an actual airplane that I could walk up to and touch anytime I could cage a trip to town with my dad. It seemed surreal. Our home was in the tiny hamlet of Arden, some nine miles down the river from Philippi. I had had a lifelong love affair with aviation that had remained achingly unconsummated while I watched the sky from our home on the banks of the Tygart River. No one else in my family had even a passing interest in airplanes, so I had received my passion for things aeronautical mysteriously, apparently from a misalignment of genes at birth. To this point I had sustained it Continued on Page 18
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Contrails Continued from Page 17 only with handed down flying magazines and by watching the J-3s and Taylorcraft from the Philippi Airport, as GI Bill students buzzed their parent’s homes in Arden. Without a family car, catching a ride to town with a neighbor was pretty much the limit of our family’s travel, so my options were limited in getting to places where there were airplanes to see close up. Now, here was not only an airplane that I could touch, but a beautiful
Grumman fighter that I had read about in flying magazines. I knew all of its specifications, its speed and its fighting history. I couldn’t get enough of the Hellcat during our infrequent visits to Philippi. However, being Southern and in the middle of being “Raised Right,” I wasn’t allowed to say “hell,” so I referred to it only as “the airplane” when talking about it to Mom and Dad. They knew which airplane I meant. It’s embarrassing to admit, even all these years later, but the airplane costarred
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with me in full color movies that ran in my head at night. I would put myself to sleep with these productions, wherein I was flying the Hellcat, usually with Sue Proudfoot, my unrequited grade school first love, looking on admiringly as I did the run up. Actually, the whole school would be there, cast as admiring onlookers, standing respectfully back, but Sue would stand on the wing and bid me goodbye and tell me to fly carefully because she, you know, cared about me. I logged many hours in the Grumman in these
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SKYDIVERS TAKE WINGSUIT FLIGHT OVER DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN On May 18, the best view of New York City was from the air as five Red Bull Air Force Wingsuit Flyers accomplished their dream of skydiving from above one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recognizable skylines â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Manhattan. The elite aerial athletes of the Red Bull Air Force, who have performed at the most extraordinary locations in the world, jumped at 7,500 feet, and traveled at 120 mph, starting from the southern tip of Manhattan, passing by the Financial District and heading uptown. With all necessary permits secured and notifications made, the latest technology of wingsuits allowed these professionals to travel along the Manhattan Skyline for two miles in two minutes and land safely on a barge located on the Hudson River. The iconic flight was in anticipation
of the 2014 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, Long Island that happened Memorial Day Weekend. Wingsuit Flyers, Jon Devore, Jeff Provenzano, Amy Chmelecki, Sean MacCormac and Andy Farrington are part of the Red Bull Air Force (RBAF), an 11 person aerial sports team assembled from the most accomplished and experienced skydivers, BASE jumpers, wingsuit fliers, and paraglider pilots on the planet. For some of them with New York roots, returning to perform in the Air Show at Jones Beach provided an extremely coveted opportunity to take in the view from above the city they call home. For more information on the Red Bull Air Force, visit www.redbullairforce.com and the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, www.bethpageairshow.com.
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY WILL OFFER A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN UNMANNED SYSTEMS â&#x20AC;&#x153;Interest in the unmanned systems industry is growing at an incredible rate,â&#x20AC;? said Brent Terwilliger, program chair and assistant professor of aeronautics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This work is complex, and organizations will be looking for employees with specialized education and training in the years to come. The Master of Science in Unmanned Systems will challenge students to seek innovative solutions to issues in this developing field.â&#x20AC;? Beginning in August, unmanned systems coursework will examine the application, development, management and policies of unmanned systems and address issues including regulation; systems design; policy and ethics; education and training; and human performance and machine interaction. The degree has concentrations in the
following areas: unmanned aerospace system (UAS); aeronautics and design; human factors; space systems; safety/emergency response; operations; education; aviation/aerospace management; and aviation/aerospace research. Embry-Riddle Worldwide also offers a minor in unmanned aerial systems as part of a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics and a specialization in unmanned aerospace systems in the Master of Aeronautical Science. Twoday, UAS short courses are being offered throughout the country and abroad through Embry-Riddle Worldwideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office of Professional Education. For more information on the Master of Science in Unmanned Systems, visit worldwide.erau.edu/unmanned.
Sandy Wiederkehr Continued from Page 20 Marshal for Truckee Tahoe Airportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2014 Airshow & Family Festival, Sandy shuns accolades for her aviation accomplishments. But for women who might be airline pilots, were it not for preconceptions a few decades ago, Sandy is a leader and groundbreaker. In 1978, she and 20 other female airline pilots formed ISA+21 (now ISWAP, International Society of
Women Airline Pilots), seeking camaraderie and support from their colleagues. To encourage young aspiring pilots, female or male, Sandy urges them to attend a university with an aviation program or a military academy. She acknowledges that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expensive these days and still hard work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to burn with the desire,â&#x20AC;? she says in a fiery spirit that would inspire anyone to want to fly.
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RENOWNED NASA RESEARCH PILOT WILLIAM H. DANA DIES
In this classic photo from Nov. 30, 1968, NASA research pilot Bill Dana takes a moment to watch NASA's NB-52B mothership launch aircraft cruise overhead after Dana piloted the HL-10 lifting body to a landing on the bed of Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., after a research flight. (NASA Photo)
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One of the nation’s most respected aerospace pioneers has passed away. Distinguished research pilot and aeronautical engineer William Harvey Dana died on May 6, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Dana’s long and illustrious career at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center spanned more than 48 years, during which Dana logged more than 8,000 hours in more than 60 different aircraft from helicopters and sailplanes to the hypersonic X-15. Several of the airplanes he flew are displayed at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Following four years in the Air Force, Dana was hired as an aeronautical research engineer at the NASA HighSpeed Flight Station – now NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center – on Oct. 1, 1958, the very same day that NASA was established. His first assignments included development of a rudimentary performance simulator for the X-15 rocket plane and stability and control research involving the F-107A fighter prototype. In September 1959 he transferred to the center’s Flight Operations Branch as a research pilot. Over the next three decades he conducted flight experiments in a wide variety of aircraft including the rocket powered X-15 and the wingless lifting bodies. Dana flew to the edge of space in the X-15, attaining a maximum
Retired NASA research test pilot Bill Dana was all smiles when he was awarded civilian astronaut wings during a 2005 ceremony for his flights above 50 miles altitude in the X-15 rocket plane in the 1960s. (NASA Photo) speed of Mach 5.53 (3,897 mph) and a maximum altitude of 306,900 feet (nearly 59 miles). He was then assigned to fly the HL-10, M2-F3, and X-24B lifting bodies to validate engineers’ assertions that such vehicles could be precisely controlled during approach and landing, and providing NASA with the confidence needed to proceed with designs for the space shuttle orbiter. In addition he flew hundreds of research flights in advanced jet fighters including the F-14, F-15, F-16, and YF17. He performed a guest pilot evaluation of the X-29 forward-swept-wing technology demonstrator and flew the pioneering F-18 High Alpha Research Vehicle, the first aircraft to use multi-axis thrust vectoring for vehicle control. Because of his demonstrated leadership and extraordinary service in flight research, Dana was appointed chief pilot in 1986 with responContinued on Page 25
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AOPA EXPRESSES SORROW AFTER JIM OBERSTAR’S DEATH Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President Mark Baker issued a statement May 3 after learning of former Rep. Jim Oberstar’s death earlier in the day. “Jim Oberstar was a champion for General Aviation (GA), serving as a voice of reason in Congress, fighting for aviation trust fund dollars to make their way to community airports across the country and opposing user fees,” Baker said. “Oberstar and I not only shared the same home state, but a passion for protecting general aviation. He will be truly missed in the aviation community and beyond. We especially offer our heartfelt condolences to his family.” During Oberstar’s time in Congress, he held a key position of influence over aviation as the ranking member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and was a member of the House General Aviation Caucus. His leadership led to the passing of the General Aviation Product Liability Reform bill and of aviation funding bills including AIR-21 and VISION-100 that increased federal funding for airport protections and improvements. Oberstar was one of the most reliable representatives in AOPA’s efforts to protect the freedom to fly and a staunch advocate for general aviation. Following the inadvertent violation of the Washington, D.C., Flight Restricted Zone by a general aviation aircraft in 2005, Oberstar served as a voice
United States Congressman Jim Oberstar in 2010. (CC/Wikimedia/Jonathunder) of reason when emotional responses from other members of Congress surged. He opposed making the Washington, D.C., Air Defense Identification Zone (now a special flight rules area) permanent. Oberstar praised AOPA’s Airport Watch program and the Air Safety Institute’s work to raise the bar of aviation safety through in-person seminars and online training products. In 2005, AOPA honored Oberstar with the association’s most prestigious award, the Joseph B. “Doc” Hartranft Award for his tireless work on behalf of GA in Congress.
William H. Dana Continued from Page 24 sibility for recruiting, developing and training the center’s cadre of research pilots. He also served as assistant chief of the Flight Operations Division. In 1993, he retired from flying to become the center’s chief engineer. In this position, he oversaw all of the center’s research projects and was responsible for flight safety. Dana held this position until his retirement from civil service in May 1998. He returned to the center seven months later as a contractor employee with Analytical Services and Materials, Inc., to write analytical histories of various programs and to evaluate lessons learned. During a period of budget reductions, he gave up his salary and continued to work as a volunteer with the center’s history office. Born in Pasadena, Calif., on Nov. 3, 1930, Dana was raised in Bakersfield,
Calif. His numerous awards and honors include the AIAA Haley Space Flight Award (1976), the NASA Exceptional Service Medal (1976), the Lancaster Aerospace Walk of Honor (1993), the NASA Distinguished Service Medal (1997) and the Milton O. Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award (2000). He was honored in the “Salute to Test Pilots” at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual convention in 1996. Dana was awarded civilian astronaut wings on Aug. 23, 2005 for two of his X15 flights that exceeded 50 miles altitude. That honor came nearly 40 years after the flights occurred because at the time of the X-15 program, NASA did not confer astronaut wings on its pilots. Dana was a distinguished member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots. He joined the SETP in 1961 and was elected a fellow in 1998.
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A VERY HEAVY HEART his was the first column I was not going to write. Other than one sentence that would have read something like...goodbye, Eddie, I can’t image my life without you. After losing Eddie Andreini during an airshow last month, I thought a blank column would be appropriate as nothing else seemed to be more
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Chemistry So now I pose the question...what part of buying an airplane does chemistry actually play: maybe a little, maybe a lot, or maybe not at all? More about this next month...and if you have some thoughts about this, I’m listening. As recently as yesterday, I was showing a 182 to a couple and before I took too many steps, they both let me know they have an aversion to “red.” The most important lesson I learned then was ...it wasn’t open for discussion...so red was out and blue was in! And that’s what they bought, da blue one. It took two months for us to finally meet toe-to-toe and only two hours for them to buy an airplane. Yes, that was a record and now I’ll probably retire. It won’t happen that fast again and it won’t be someone as nice. As to the chemistry, I’ve heard, “Aaaah, I don’t know, it just doesn’t feel right.” Or, on the other hand, “This airplane speaks to me. I know it’s the right one, I can just feel it.” Until I find otherwise, I’m going to keep “chemistry” on the table for a while longer.
Larry Shapiro Ten Years Ago I wrote: The View From Above So often when giving a scenic airplane ride, I refer to the experience as seeing the beauty without the beast. The trees without the traffic, the colors without the smells, but it all comes down, or maybe I should say up, to the perspective of the viewer. Four perspectives come to mind as I write these thoughts, four completely different views all out the same windows. After a major and tragic earthquake some years back, I experienced a large volume of telephone calls from many of those of the cloth. Clergy from many different faiths all wanted to see the earthquake damage from above the rubble. When I asked why, which you might expect me to do, their answers were as different as their faiths. One wanted to feel closer to the Lord above; another told me he felt he could tend to his religious flock and comfort them better by seeing and feeling the actual damage first hand. The bottom line was that they all needed their own personal point of reference to try to explain why G-d, or whatever you might want to call the one mightier than the rest of us, would let something like a major earthquake happen. Either way, I was touched and grateful that I could help just by the fact that I was a pilot. On a lighter side, local municipalities sometimes use the view from above as a way to direct and control traffic, and to do head counts at major events or attractions. We all know that local news agencies and law enforcement use the view from above for their own needs. Notice I didn’t mention speeding tickets? From the health side of this picture, we present to you the environment. Yep, the good old place we all live in and in doing so, we either breathe it in or we mess it up. The view from above is a great tool for checking our rivers and streams, our mountains and valleys, and of course, our little villages. Please don’t ask me what we’re looking for. I don’t really know. And finally, the $$$ reason for the view from above: Real Estate. Yes, those wonderful folks that wear the expensive clothes, drive fancy leased cars, and have Continued on Page 37
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AMELIA EARHART TRACING THE PATH OF HER NAMESAKE'S LEGENDARY JOURNEY Amelia Rose Earhart is embarking on an around-the-world flight retracing the route of her namesake. Earhart and her aircraft will be insured through policies structured and secured by Lockton Companies, the world’s largest privately held insurance broker. Earhart intends to circumnavigate the globe in a Pilatus PC-12 NG singleengine aircraft. Departure from Oakland, Calif. is scheduled for June 2014. The planned route includes 17 stops with 98 flying hours during 15-18 days, depending on weather conditions. “Lockton is thrilled to be a part of this legendary journey,” said Ty Carter, an aviation risk management executive with Lockton. “We are passionate about aviation and appreciate Amelia’s efforts
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to raise awareness of the opportunities and experiences it provides. Her tenacity and spirit are truly inspiring.” Earhart is an aviatrix and philanthropist in Denver, Colo. where she is the president of the Fly with Amelia Foundation, which grants flight scholarships to girls ages 16 to 18 and supports the advancement of general aviation opportunities. “My passion for flight and adventure has driven me to explore new experiences I never would have imagined possible as a child,” said Earhart. “Hard work, persistence, and great role models have enabled me to fly outside the lines and achieve my dreams. Aviation plays an integral role in my life and I hope to share some of that joy with others
through this adventure.” Lockton’s aviation specialists have deep expertise in aviation insurance with a team that includes pilots, maintenance experts, and former underwriters who bring decades of aviation insurance experience. Amelia Rose Earhart is an aviatrix and philanthropist in Denver, Colo., where she is president of the Fly with Amelia Foundation. In partnership with accomplished pilot Shane Jordan, she will embark on an epic journey to symbolically recreate Amelia Earhart’s 1937 flight around the world. The adventure departs in the summer of 2014. Amelia Rose Earhart is scheduled to depart in June from Oakland, Calif. to begin her historic journey.
AVIATION WORLD FLYING YOUNG EAGLES
EAA’s annual International Young Eagles Day, which has seen thousands of young people introduced to aviation each year since 1994, is coming up Saturday, June 14, and EAA members who are pilots are invited to share flying with a new generation. Young Eagles are flown that day in both EAA Chapter flight rallies and by individual EAA-member pilots. In addition, thousands of other EAA members will volunteer on the ground to ensure the flight experience is positive and educational. “While we encourage Young Eagles flights throughout the year, International Young Eagles Day allows us to emphasize EAA’s mission of growing participation in aviation to this new generation,” said Brian O’Lena, manager, EAAYoung Eagles and Youth Pathways. “We urge all
FAA The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a draft solicitation for a new FAA Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (COE) that is expected to become an integral part of the agency’s UAS research program on this emerging technology. The solicitation will be open for comment through June 29. The FAA expects the final solicitation to be published in August. Representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities, as well as 200 more people from industry and govern-
Young Eagles chairman Sean D. Tucker with Gianna Pellechia, 13, of Commack, New York. Gianna, a writer for Newsday’s KidsDay section, will share her experiences about her Young Eagles flight with the newspaper’s readers. (Photo by Kate Henley/Team Oracle)
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ment, were expected to attend a public meeting on the COE solicitation May 2829 in the Washington, DC area. The FAA expects the COE to study several technical issues critical to safe and successful integration of UAS into the nation’s airspace, including detectand-avoid technology, control and communications, compatibility with air traffic control operations and training and certification of UAS pilots and other crewmembers. University teams will include indus-
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EAA members to make sure that young people in their areas have the opportunity to discover flying on that day.” EAA headquarters staff and local members will be doing their part with a Young Eagles rally at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh on June 14. For more information about flying Young Eagles, contact the Young Eagles office at 920/426-6114 or at www.youngeagles.org. In addition, Young Eagles chairman Sean D. Tucker will be continuing his very active schedule of flying Young Eagles at airshow stops throughout the country. Sean flew 13-year-old Gianna Pellechia of Commack, New York, as he was in the area prior to the May 24-25 Bethpage Air Show. Gianna is also a writer for Newsday’s KidsDay and will be sharing her experiences with her readership.
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place and develops its detailed research plans. The agency expects any flight testing the COE wants to perform will occur at one or more of the test sites. Congress mandated that the FAA establish the COE under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014. Like university think tank partnerships, the agency’s Centers of Excellence bring the best minds in the nation together to conduct research, to educate and to train, and work with the FAA toward solutions for aviation-related challenges.
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Flying With Faber RITZ-CARLTON RESORT DOVE MOUNTAIN A GEM IN THE DESERT enerally, I am not a desert person. I prefer the forests, rivers and lakes of the Midwest. That being said, I was intrigued with the vastness and splendor of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert and the majestic Tortolita Mountain Range. As the sun moved from east to west, my eyes were glued to the panorama of the desert and its surroundings as they changed in color, texture and mood. With each passing hour, new cascades of sunlight turned the landscape into an ever-changing kaleidoscope of color and design. Before I knew it, I felt bonded with the land. I was converted. The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain is located near the scenic town of Marana. Nestled in a canyon where the high Sonoran Desert meets the foothills of the Tortolita Mountains, the resort features a destination spa, adventure programming, world class hiking, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf and richly appointed guest accommodations in a luxurious, yet relaxed ambiance. Just 30 minutes northwest of Tucson, arrival transforms the guest into an aura of serenity. Time seems to stands still at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain. One encounters the immediate feeling of being hundreds of miles from civilization. Surrounded by a lush Saguaro forest, the Resort resides on Sonoran Desert land once inhabited by the indigenous Hohokam people. The main buildings are crafted from natural materials such that they seem to spring from the ground as a natural and integral part of the landscape. The developers of the resort took special care to preserve the history of these ancient people. It is said that when the hotel’s foundation was ready to be poured, its entire footprint had to be relocated by a few feet so as to protect Saguaro cacti. The entire resort replicates the history of the land. For example, as the sun sets, a lone flutist stands at the mountainside and plays the ancient melodies of the historic inhabitants. During the day, guests can sense the history by immersing themselves within the spectacular mountain terrain – on a hike, a mountain bike, or on horseback. During nighttime, the atmosphere can be felt by taking in a star-filled velvet sky alongside the warmth of a terrace fire pit.
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View from bedroom. (Courtesy Ritz Carlton) Two hundred prestigious guest rooms and suites reflect the local landscape and culture. Rooms are crafted from natural elements of dark mesquite woods, richly hued fabrics, indigenous stonework and a taste of Southwestern flair. Featuring the understated ambience of pampered luxury, these rooms are tastefully appointed with a blend of modern comforts and authentic, handcrafted architectural and design details. Surrounding the resort are 44 individual and multi-bedroom casita suites which provide a private home atmosphere with all of the Ritz-Carlton amenities. In these casitas, guests will feel as if they were in a separate village. Technology has not been forsaken. Each room, suite and casita includes highspeed wireless internet access, coffee and tea maker, iPod docking station, 42-inch LCD TV and multiple phones with private voice mail. Other features include a mini-
We enjoyed a variety of superb cuisine which ranged from one of Arizona’s best hamburgers to pizzas, gourmet selections and organic, sustainable cuisine. Cayton’s Burger Bistro is located in the Golf Club. We sat on the patio, watched the sun as it descended over the golf course, and feasted on burgers, pizzas, short ribs, BBQ back ribs and milk shakes so thick you could turn the glass upside down without a spill. If you crave fine dining, CORE Kitchen and Wine Bar serves haute cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere – leave the coat and tie at home. The steaks, homemade breads and pastas are incredible. Breakfast is served either buffet style or ala carte. You can order eggs and meats, cereals, freshly baked sweet rolls, fresh juices or organic and special diet selections. The Turquesa Latin Grill serves Latin cuisine poolside. The Ignite Lounge and Bar features gastro-pub fare and an innovative drink menu.
signed around the balancing elements of wood, fire, earth and water. This 17,000square-foot spa and fitness center features a selection of treatments that reflect nature and peaceful surroundings. For guests seeking to nourish the soul and experience the epitome of indulgence, the spa provides professional wellness counseling, body and anti-aging therapies. The Spa consists of 12 treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy room, a Vichy shower, two oversize suites for couples or groups of close friends, two hair salons and several manicure/pedicure chairs. The comprehensive fitness center has a variety of exercise and yoga classes, PRECOR strength and cardio equipment and a private pool. The Spa offers a signature facial treatment, plus an Alpha Beta Age Defying Facial which gently exfoliates and boosts collagen. A peel reduces pore size, lines and wrinkles. The gentleman’s facial focuses on cleansing, exfoliation and streamlining a routine that emphasizes reduction of inflammation and irritation associated with shaving. Body treatments include a detox body wrap. A Vichy shower includes an organic body scrub and hydrating body cream. My favorite is the Desert Rain Treatment which imparts the sensation of rain falling from the sky. There is a wide variety of massage therapies. The sports massage combines deep tissue techniques and a range of motion application which promotes healing and injury prevention. More exotic massages include a Thai-inspired treatment over the face, neck, shoulders and head with a fusion of lemongrass, bergamot, ginger and camphor. The Hohakam Stone Massage is based on Native American traditions. Warm, mineral-rich basalt stones are used to melt away stress, aches and pains.
Golf Spa & Fitness Center The luxury spa, honoring the indigenous outdoor Sonoran lifestyle, is de-
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house. The Saguaro Course is a Par 36 course which is set against the backdrop of the majestic Saguaro cactus forest. It serves as the front nine for the Accenture Match Play Championship. The Tortolita is a 3,955-yard Par 36 course which serves as the back nine. The fifth through the eighth holes wander through a secluded canyon. The Wild Burro course is a Jack Nicklaus favorite. It offers incredible vistas of the Tortolita Mountains and a panoramic view of the resort.
Continued from Page 29 course surrounded by unparalleled beauty. The 27 fairways and greens create a seamless blend with the mountainside terrain. The course, at an elevation between 2,300 and 3,000 feet, is home to the annual World Golf ChampionshipAccenture Match Play Championship, a gathering of the world’s top players. The course provides golf instruction and a 12-acre practice area, guaranteed tee times on all three courses, a full service golf shop and a 45,000-square-foot club-
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Other Activities There are more than 20 miles of hiking and biking trails which wind around the surrounding mountain terrain. Authentic Old West cattle penning, horseback riding, tennis, swimming, a 235-foot water slide and a host of children’s programs are available. You can meet with trained guides who will lead tours of ancient Indian petroglyphs.
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One might wonder how, with such a paucity of rain, so much wildlife can flourish on this desert. There are more than a dozen species of trees, shrubs, plants and flowers – and many of them are not even in the cactus family. Of course, there are also numerous varieties of cacti, palms and yuccas. We engaged in a half-day jeep tour with two guides who were raised on this desert and imparted as much knowledge as any college-type plant or animal biologist. Mammals range from jackrabbits and rodents to bobcats, mountain lions, white tailed deer, badgers, coyotes – and my favorite, the javelina. This member of the pig family, a species with which I was not previously familiar, reaches a weight of 20 pounds and runs in packs of 8 to 15 aniContinued on Page 31
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One of the truly great things about being an aviation buff is the number of “Goodies and Gadgets” available to play with. Here In Flight USA has collected a few new ones worthy of your consideration.
New Eco-Friendly Ground Power Unit Launched A patent-pending eco-friendly aircraft ground power unit that uses up to 75 percent less fuel than traditional equipment has been launched by leading global ground support manufacturer, Start Pac. Start Pac’s new lithium 26-volt hybrid ground power unit, the Hi-Brd 3 GPU, is one of the few units that meets current Tier IV EPA emissions standards. It is available in two models: the unique self-propelled version, which makes it simple and easy to manoeuvre for shorter distances as well as towable for longer distances and the Rover, which is an electric cart mounted drivable unit for longer distances that can also tow luggage and lav-carts. As well as consuming up to 75 percent less fuel, the Hi-Brd 3 GPU also runs much more quietly and efficiently than traditional equipment, and the simple, easy-to-use key ignition allows for fast on the job training and operation. The unit is also equipped with a built-in battery warmer and charger. Mark Marar, a Research and Design Engineer at Start Pac said, “At Start Pac, we pride ourselves on understanding the needs of our customers, and we know that mobility is crucial. Both Hi-Brd 3 models are ideal for operations that may not have access to a tug but need the ability to easily walk the unit to the aircraft out on the ramp or drive longer distances while towing a luggage cart. Our patented Quick Change lithium batteries provide twice the battery cycle life of lead acid batteries without sulfation issues, and the Hi-Brd 3’s automotive type steer-
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ing makes it easily manoeuvrable while also being one of the few units to meet stringent emissions standards.” He added, “The Hi-Brd 3 GPU embodies the innovative and clientfocussed approach that is core to our business.” StartPac has designed and manufactured patented and patent-pending ground support equipment for the aviation industry since 1997. The Hi-Brd 3 GPU is now available for purchase. For more information, visit http://startpac.com/products/aviation/self -propelled-diesel-electric-hi-brd/ Start Pac produces patent-pending reliable, efficient and long-lasting ground power units and lightweight portable power supplies for civil and military aviation and ground forces as well as support equipment for the locomotive industry. Incorporating the latest technologies, Start Pac’s lithium batteries are significantly lighter and smaller than lead-acid batteries and have the ability to last up to twice as long. For more information visit their website at www.startpac.com or call 1888/901-9987.
Flying With Faber Continued from Page 30 mals. You will be able to detect their aroma long before you get a glimpse of them. If you love snakes, lizards, tarantulas and scorpions, you will adore this desert.
Pet Friendly This is one of the only luxury hotels in Arizona to offer a liberal pet friendly policy. Guests and their pets receive a special welcome amenity with gourmet treats and a personalized water bowl – you can fight with your pet for these items. The hotel has dedicated rooms for
pets, plus a dog walker on premises.
Airports Most resort visitors opt for Tucson International (KTUS) which is about 30 minutes from the resort. Runway 11R/29R is 8,408 feet long. Runway 11L/29R is 10,996. A third strip, Runway 3/21 is 7,000 feet long. The airport is 2,577 feet above sea level. The field has an ILS, LOC/DME, VOR and several RNAV approaches. There is a wide range of FBOs. My preference is Tucson Jet Center, 520/746-1411. Marana Regional Airport, (KAVQ) is
Banyan Pilot Shop now offers the FlyThisSim’s Touch Trainer, an FAA Basic Aviation Training Device (BATD) that accurately simulates performance on Cirrus, Cessna, Beechcraft, and Diamond aircraft. Individual pilots and flight schools use this simulator to keep current on aircraft-specific instruments and procedure training. High-resolution graphics combined with touch screen technology and switches, buttons and knobs that function like the aircraft, make this simulator an enhanced training experience. Pilots can train, maintain and log time, including IFR currency without an instructor, rehearse WAAS GPS LPV, LNAV+V, LNAV and ground-based approaches, and master G1000, G600, GNS 430W, Avidyne V7/8, STEC 55X DFC 90 and other avionics. The Touch Trainer helps with transitioning from analog to a glass cockpit. “We are pleased to offer pilots the opportunity to try the Touch Trainer in our store and have had excellent feedback on it,” says Richard Haughton, Banyan Pilot Shop manager. “One pilot practiced landing and departing from an unfamiliar airport and felt very comfortable after using it.” Pilots are welcome to try the Touch Trainer at the Banyan Pilot Shop (FXE)
closer to the resort. The airport, 2,010 feet above sea level, has two runways, 12/30 which is 6,900 feet long and 3/21 which is 3,892 feet long. There are limited ILS approaches – no problem if you have GPS. Chances are, you will never be required to make an instrument landing. There is also an NDB approach – I have not even turned mine on in years. Rental cars at Tucson Aeroservice, 520/862-2999 are limited. The resort will be happy to pick you up. Once at the resort, it’s unlikely you will want to venture out. So, the question of a rental car becomes moot. The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain
for free, and it is available for sale both instore and online at BanyanPilotShop.net. A basic package includes the computer, monitors, software, flight controls and the table for $5,050, which includes shipping within the U.S. Additional options are available for pilots to add additional aircraft and an additional two years of software warranty and support. Flight school options include adding more aircraft, a commercial license, which allows modifications to the software and a commercial warranty. Banyan Pilot Shop is located at 5320 NW 20th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Florida and is one of the largest aviation stores in the nation. In addition, the online store, www.banyanpilotshop.net, offers international shipping, and accepts PayPal and most major credit cards. For more information, contact Banyan Pilot Shop at (954) 493-8615.
forever changed my perception of the desert. I was overcome with amazement as I observed the abundance of wildlife in this challenging terrain. The nights are cool and inviting. The sunrises and sunsets are spectacular. The air is clean and refreshing. The resort was so comfy, friendly and unobtrusively luxurious, I had to force myself to leave. For information on the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain, contact them at 15000 N Secret Springs Drive, Marana, AZ, 85658. Call 520/572-3000 or 800/241-3333, or visit ritzcarlton.com/dovemountain.
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POWERING IMAGINATION ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT In 1927, Charles Lindbergh landed in Paris, electrifying the world with his historic 33.5-hour journey. Today, Erik Lindbergh, grandson of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, is pleased to announce a partnership between Powering Imagination and Seattle’s wellknown Museum of Flight (the largest private air museum in the world) for future Lindbergh flights. The Museum will serve as Mission Control for Powering Imagination’s projects, including its flagship adventure: retracing the historic 1931 “North to the Orient” journey by Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh as they sought to develop air routes from the U.S. to Asia. “We are proud to announce that the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Wash. will provide an education hub and mission control for Powering Imagination as a sponsor and a partner that will help us reach a global audience,” said Erik Lindbergh CEO of Powering Imagination. “The Museum of Flight is a leader in preserving our aviation heritage and a world leader in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education for people of all ages. Locating our Mission Control for a global adventure at the Museum of Flight will allow visitors and supporters from all over the world to follow our progress and understand how sustainable technologies under development today are creating new opportunities for tomorrow.” Erik Lindbergh, CEO of Powering Imagination and Doug King, President and CEO of the Museum of Flight, noted that the opportunity to tell the story of Powering Imagination’s programs represents an outstanding opportunity to link past aviation milestones with current cut-
Erik Lindbergh inside Seattle’s Museum of Flight ting-edge research and helps explore and promote future developments in aviation together for a global audience and museum visitors alike. “In 2002, when Erik Lindbergh retraced his grandfather’s flight across the Atlantic, I was a part of setting up his Mission Control for that journey,” said Doug King, President and CEO of the Museum of Flight. “We were able to use the story of his trip to inspire the public and create educational curricula and networks. I’m delighted to be able to work
with Erik again on this ambitious program to combine adventure, innovation, and sustainability.” Powering Imagination’s next intercontinental project is to retrace the historic 1931 “North to the Orient” journey by Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. In those formative days of aviation travel, the couple sought to develop air routes from America to Asia. In 2016, Erik and his team will embark on an adventure of more than 8,000 miles in a floatplane powered in part by alternative fuels to demonstrate
the progress being made to make aviation sustainable. Museum visitors will be able to follow the planning and preparation over the next two years, and they will be able to participate in the journey in real time while it is underway. Project management, flight planning, and weather monitoring for the flight will be led from a Mission Control facility at the museum. “Meticulous planning was a key piece of Charles Lindbergh’s approach to aviation and we will be continuing that focus with our 2016 flights,” said Eric Bartsch, Chief Operating Officer of Powering Imagination. “While it can be said that our flight planning began more than 87 years ago with the notes and documents from the original trip, we still have a huge amount of work to safely and smoothly pull off an expedition halfway around the world through numerous climates, weather systems, and countries. Making the Museum of Flight our home base provides a strong foundation to support programs, and we appreciate their visionary partnership.” With this announcement, the Museum of Flight joins Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Air Charter Service in supporting Powering Imagination. Look for more announcements about their growing network of partners in the coming months as their sustainable aviation program gains momentum. For regular updates on Powering Imagination, Erik Lindbergh, and sustainable aviation, follow: www.facebook.com/PoweringImagination – For more depth on Powering Imagination projects, go to: www.Powering Imagination.com. For information about the Museum of Flight, see: www.museumofflight.org
BYE AEROSPACE LAUNCHES “AERO ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT CORP” Bye Aerospace, Inc. has launched Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC), naming industry veteran, Charlie Johnson, AEAC's President and Chief Operating Officer. AEAC was created to produce and market, under license agreement from its technology partner, PC-Aero, a two-seat solar-electric light sport aircraft named “Sun Flyer.” The company will bring to market the first practical all-electric airplane serving the training, recreational and general aviation markets. Johnson, who for the past four years
has been involved with various projects to develop practical applications of electric propulsion systems for light aircraft, said AEAC intends to serve general aviation by providing a clean, renewable energy, durable, solar-electric aircraft. “Our primary focus will be flight schools with a higher utilization rate and aircraft rental operation compared to personal use aircraft,” Johnson said. “We believe that the lower operating costs, along with the simplification of the frequent maintenance checks required by
the FAA for training operators, will result in lower overall costs for Sun Flyer.” The current schedule has AEAC receiving an experimental prototype Sun Flyer aircraft at the end of the first development period. Through a license relationship, essentially all of the preliminary design and development of the technology demonstrator for Sun Flyer has been completed and is expected to be unveiled later this year. George E. Bye, CEO of Bye Aerospace and Chairman of the Board of AEAC, said initial interest from potential
customers for Sun Flyer has been robust. “Pilot training schools, in particular, appear ready to look at other options,” he said. “Our challenge is to combine the operation and cost benefits of electric propulsion with the demands for sturdy, reliable, durable aircraft.” Bye Aerospace, founded in 2007 and headquartered near Denver, is applying clean energy solutions to innovative aircraft designs for the business aviation and defense markets. For more information, go to www.ByeAerospace.com.
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ANOTHER FIRST Another major milestone for solar powered aviation, Sunseeker Duo is now officially the first solar powered airplane to carry two people. Irena and Eric Raymond, the husband and wife team responsible for the new airplane, took off together from Solar Flight’s test facility in the countryside near Milan, Italy. “Flying the Duo, skimming the white fluffy clouds from above and playing on the sky, I feel like a bird. No limitations, a pure freedom.” Said Irena,
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adding, “It’s so quiet! Compared to a normal airplane, it’s like night and day. You need very good headset in other powered airplanes, but in the Duo, you can speak normally even when the motor is running full power, no headset needed. It is unbelievable.” The small team continues to expand the performance envelope of the new airplane as flight-testing progresses. In June, the couple plans to make a 100mile trip to a neighboring airport to begin
The Sunseeker Duo is Solar Flight’s third solar powered airplane.
Irena and Eric Raymond flying over Milan, Italy in the Sunseeker Duo. (Solar Flight)
The Sunseeker Duo’s first flight as seen from below.
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to explore the airplane’s cross country capabilities. The seats are able to recline fully supine so that one of the pilots can sleep during extremely long flights and the airplane is designed to carry enough baggage for long autonomous expeditions in remote parts of the world. The Sunseeker Duo is the most advanced solar powered airplane in the world and the first that is suitable for production. It is Solar Flight’s third solar powered airplane. It has a wingspan of 22 meters, an empty weight of 280 kg, and
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1,510 solar cells with 23 percent efficiency. The motor has a maximum output of 25kW. The airplane takes off like a normal airplane using energy stored in a battery pack in the fuselage and then is able to cruise directly on solar power. With two people on board, the Duo is capable of flights in excess of 12 hours. It uses a battery pack located in the fuselage to store energy harvested from the solar cells, which line its wings and tail surfaces.
The Sunseeker Duo is powered by 1,510 solar cells .
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YELLOW RIBBON HONOR FLIGHT II TO DEPART EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2014 Old Glory Honor Flight, in partnership with American Airlines, is organizing Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight II, a one-time opportunity for Vietnam veterans in Northeastern Wisconsin to visit the memorials in Washington, DC, built to honor their service and to recognize their many sacrifices. The American Airlines 737 aircraft will depart from Wittman Regional Airport early Friday morning, Aug. 1, to kick off EAA AirVenture’s Salute to Veterans Day activities. After a reception greeting at Reagan National Airport, the veterans will embark on a day-long tour of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, the Smithsonian American History Museum, and Arlington National Cemetery. Veterans will then return to Oshkosh
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American Airlines at AirVenture to show our unwavering gratitude to these true American heroes,” said Drew MacDonald, president of Old Glory Honor Flight. Vietnam veterans who are interested in being part of the Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight II will be able to submit an application between May 30 and June 23, 2014, at www.oldgloryhonorflight.org. A maximum of 100 veterans will be chosen via random drawing. Vietnam veterans receive a hero’s welcome back to Oshkosh at the first Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight in 2013. (Craig Vander Kolk) at approximately 6 p.m. that evening for EAA Warbirds of America. a welcome home ceremony, immediately “Old Glory Honor Flight is very followed by a concert performance by proud of its strong working relationship Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, sponsored by with EAA and is humbled by the opporthe Disabled American Veterans and tunity to once again partner with
Please note: Event organizers expect to receive many more applications than can be accommodated for this flight. An Old Glory Honor Flight volunteer will contact veterans whose applications are randomly selected by July 1, 2014.
CELEBRATE POST-WWII AIRCRAFT BOOM: CLASSIC REVOLUTION SPOTLIGHTS 1945–1947
The Vintage Aircraft Association (VAA) annually welcomes a wide variety of some of the world’s most beautiful antique and classic aircraft to Oshkosh, and this year will be no different. VAA is extending a special invitation to those aircraft built from 1945–1947 to participate in “Postwar Boom: the Classic Revolution,” celebrating the tremendous postwar production of air frames fueled by returning soldiers, sailors, and airmen who wanted to fly. The “Postwar Boom: the Classic Revolution,” celebrates this unprecedented production of airplanes at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014. In the peak year 1946 alone, more than 30,000 light airplanes were built and sold. This included 7,780 Pipers, 7,555 Aeroncas, 3,959 Cessnas, 3,911 Taylorcrafts, 2,503 Ercoupes, 2,483 Luscombes, and 1,550 Globe/Temco models. VAA Director Emeritus Charlie
Harris wrote about this boom period in the January/February 2014 issue of VAA’s Vintage Airplane. VAA has communicated with several type clubs represented from that timeframe, and also seeks any other aircraft owner with a suitable aircraft to participate in the special Vintage showcase. The types vary from Aeroncas and Cubs to Bonanzas and Cessna 120s and 140s, Ercoupes and Swifts to Stinsons and Taylorcrafts, and numerous others. “We had a very successful turnout in 2012 in the Vintage area when we hosted more than 180 Piper J-3 Cubs to celebrate the Cub’s 75th anniversary,” said VAA President Geoff Robison. “Building on that success, VAA wishes to invite all owners and operators of aircraft manufactured from 1945 to 1947 to fly to Oshkosh and display their wonderful airplanes representing this boom in GA aircraft production.”
More details regarding the Classic Revolution will be announced as they are confirmed. VAA sent invitations to the following type clubs whose manufacturers saw large postwar production spikes:
Piper sold nearly 8,000 airplanes the year after World War II ended. (Brady Lane) Organizers hope to attract several hundred postwar planes to AirVenture this year, along with the rest of the vintage aircraft planning to attend. Among the special incentives to eligible postwar aircraft, preferred parking will be provided. Several different makes and models will also be featured each day at the VAA Showcase in front of the VAA Red Barn.
• International Cessna 120-140 Association • International Cessna 170 Association • Piper Cub Club • Short Wing Piper Club • National Aeronca Association • Aeronca Aviators Club • International Stinson Club • Porterfield Airplane Club • Ercoupe Owners Club • American Bonanza Society • Funk Aircraft Owners Association • Luscombe Association • International Ryan Club • Taylorcraft Owners Club • Taylorcraft Foundation
EAA INVITES PHYSICIANS TO AIRVENTURE’S FIRST CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION SEMINAR EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 will host its first continuing medical education (CME) seminar July 30-31, and spaces are available for all interested physicians,
nurses, aeromedical examiners, and other healthcare providers to attend. Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty, FAA region-
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RARE FAIR II: SECOND FAIRCHILD 71 After the announcement that a Fairchild 71 would fly to Oshkosh for AirVenture this year, there is word that another 71 is planning to attend. Marlin Horst of Bird-In-Hand, Penn., plans to bring his 1929 aircraft NC9708, serial No. 37, one of four Fairchild 71s remaining on the registry. EAA AirVenture will feature half the remaining fleet of F71s! Horst acquired the airplane from the estate of aircraft collector Gene Frank in 2006 and a year later started a six-year restoration that was completed in the fall of 2012. It first flew last August and has about
20 post-restoration hours logged so far. The registration number 9708 originally belonged to a 71 that was featured in a Fairchild sales brochure designed for the 1928 Hamilton Aviation Fair in Ontario, Canada, touting its use as a corporate airplane. “It was decked out with the finest attire – the Learjet of its day,” Horst said. He restored his airplane to the specifications of that aircraft from the brochure, choosing wool, mahogany, sapele, leather, and high-quality broadcloth for his personalized custom interior for his NC9708. Horst also wanted a dependable air-
HISTORY COMES ALIVE Experience military aviation history with some of the most storied aircraft ever built by the heroic veterans who flew them as the EAA Warbirds of America hosts twice-daily (10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Saturday) Warbirds in Review presentations at EAA AirVenture’s Warbird Alley. These informational sessions explore an aircraft’s wartime operation and restoration, while veterans share stories about what it was like to fly the aircraft in combat or support the operation as a ground crew member. Preceding the daily presentations at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., the Warbirds Living History Group re-enactors will do an educational talk/demonstration regarding the flight gear associated with the upcoming aircraft. Singers will also provide entertainment from the 1940s1960s just prior to actual Warbirds in Review sessions. All Vietnam veterans in attendance will be recognized before each session, and book-signing opportunities will follow in the Warbirds Merchandise Building. Here’s the lineup for this year’s
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plane to fly, and added modern systems including a 28-volt AC electrical system, simple avionics, fuel management, BT13 wheels and field approved hydraulic brakes, a Pratt & Whitney 985 engine with redesigned cooling system, and a Hamilton Standard constant-speed prop. “I envisioned from the beginning that my wife (Jeanie) and I would fly this great piece of history to Alaska,” he said, pointing out that many Fairchild 71s were destined to fly in the Northwest Territories and Alaska. Horst would love to form up in the air with Gary Coonan’s Fairchild 71, which
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Warbirds in Review presentations: Monday, July 28 10 a.m. – Fairchild PT-19 featuring co-owner and longtime Warbird volunteer Richard Smith appearing along with Jack Hibbits, World War II PT-19 instructor and author of Take ‘er Up Alone, Mister. 1 p.m. – Lockheed P-38 Lightning and Curtis P-40 Warhawk with Ron Fagen of the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum. Also featuring Christina Olds, author of Fighter Pilot: The Memoirs of Legendary Ace Robin Olds, a book about her father’s experiences as a World War II ace and Vietnam F-4 pilot. Tuesday, July 29 10 a.m. – North American T-28 with owner Ken Fardie (veteran TBA), telling the Ravens/Air America story. 1 p.m. – P-51 Old Crow with owners Jim Hagedorn, Jack Roush, and featuring triple-ace Bud Anderson, author of To Fly & Fight: Memoirs of a Triple Ace. Along with Old Crow, this year will highlight Bud’s service in Vietnam with a surprise guest and a story you will not want to miss. Wednesday, July 30
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A second Fairchild owned and restored by Marlin Horst is expected in Oshkosh for AirVenture. (Greg Young) was announced a week before Horst’s announcement, so the AirVenture attendees can see these two surviving classics from aviation’s Golden Age fly together.
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10 a.m. – Bell UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” helicopter owned by the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation, with Maj. Gen Patrick Brady. A Medal of Honor recipient and Huey pilot, Brady is the author of Dead Man Flying. Note: the AAHF will also bring its Bell AH-1 Cobra. 1 p.m. – Cessna L-19/O-1 Bird Dog and de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou owned by Cavanaugh Flight Museum with “Caribou Bob” Schrader, Bird Dog pilots the “Catkillers,” Charlie Finch, and Doc Clement. Finch and Clement are co-authors of A Hundred Feet Over Hell. Thursday, July 31 10 a.m. – Fairey Gannett with owner Shannan Hendricks, veteran pilot Harry Odone, and crew members Ron Stoner and Kirk Hexum. Including Jack Morrissey, author of Stories From “Uncle Jack.” 1 p.m. – North American B-25 Mitchell Bomber owned by Fagen Fighters WWII Museum, with special guest TBA. Friday, August 1 10 a.m. – Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
and A-1 Sky Raider owned by Paul Wood, with pilots Dave Waldrop and Hoot Gibson and veterans TBA. Barb Ganson, author of Texas Takes Wing: A Century of Flight in the Lone Star State. 1 p.m. – North American P-51 with owner Tony Buechler and veteran Jerry Yellin. The pilot who flew on the last mission of World War II, Yellin is the author of Of War & Weddings. Saturday, August 2 10 a.m. – Beechcraft T-34s with multiple owners, representing all service branches and pilot Bob Hoover, author of Forever Flying. 1 p.m. – Lockheed P-38 Glacier Girl with owner Rod Lewis along with pilots Steve Hinton, Bob Cardin, and featuring author Bee Haydu, Letters Home: 1944-1945
tacting Dr. Thomas Jarnot, M.D., at thomas.jarnot@wright.edu. EAA’s Aeromedical Advisory Council is a volunteer group of senior aeromedical examiners dedicated to shar-
ing their knowledge and expertise with their fellow EAA members. For more information about the council, contact the EAA Advocacy and Safety department at govt@eaa.org.
Medical Education Seminar Continued from Page 34 and airline transport of medical patients. Enrollment for the CME is now open but limited to 100 participants. There are six hours of category-one CME
credit associated with this seminar, and the cost of participation is $75 per day. Registration and additional information is available online at http://med. wright.edu/asm/lectureseries or by con-
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EAA AirVenture OshKosh Preview
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July 28 – August 3
VALDEZ ALASKA STOL WINNERS HEADING
The results of May’s 2014 Valdez Fly-In and Airshow Short Take-off and Landing (STOL) Competition in Valdez, Alaska, are in and several of the winning aircraft, including all from the Alternate Bush Class (experimental), are scheduled to appear in the first ever STOL flight demonstration at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014. Frank Knapp of Palmer, Alaska, won the Alternate Bush Class A, a competition with an amazing total of 76 feet, 41 feet take-off and 35 feet landing, which was best overall in all categories. Knapp, who is a main organizer of the Oshkosh STOL demos this summer, flew his new aircraft, Lil’Cub, N85CX, which he built this year after his former plane was destroyed in a fire. Placing second in Alternate Bush
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Class A was Josh Peppered, of Anchorage, Alaska, flying Wayne Mackey’s SQ12 with a 37-foot takeoff, and 46-foot landing, for a total of 83 feet. Wayne will appear with the airplane at Oshkosh. Third place in the Alternate Bush Class A was Steve Henry, of Nampa, Idaho, in his Just Aircraft Super STOL Yee Haw III that posted a 71-foot takeoff and 49-foot landing for a total of 120 feet. Steve is also flying in Oshkosh. Bobby Breeden, of Sterling, Alaska, won the Bush Class with a total of 116 feet (61-foot takeoff, 55-foot landing), while his father, Bob Breeden, placed second with 119 feet (66 feet, 53 feet). Both flew in the Piper Super Cub N329RB Bob acquired the year Bobby was born, and they’ll fly it again in Oshkosh this summer.
EAA SQUARE
Where else than AirVenture can you discover all that EAA has to offer members, learn about EAA’s extraordinary youth education initiatives, help build an airplane, and find great merchandise offerings and aircraft insurance options – all on one corner? Welcome to EAA Square, located at the intersection of Knapp Street Road and Celebration Way. At the northeast corner, you’ll find the EAA Welcome Center, a place to join and renew a membership, get questions answered, become a Lifetime member, register for the Runway 5K, pick up a WomenVenture T-shirt, and much more. There’s also a retreat area where members can relax and cool off. And this
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Other Valdez winners included: Heavy Touring First place: Michael Dietz; Big Lake, Alaska; Helio Courier H-250; 242 feet total Second place: Matt Conkln; Boise, Idaho; Cessna 180 J; 264 feet Third place: Nate Smith; Kenai, Alaska; Cessna 180; 320 feet Light Touring Shawn Holly: Soldotna, Alaska; Cessna 170 B; 219 feet Ryan Kerby: Talkeetna, Alaska; Maule M5-235; 327 feet Eric Feige: Chickaloon, Alaska; Cessna 170 M; 344 feet
Frank Knapp and his Lil’ Cub took first place overall at Valdez 2014. (Brady Lane) Strong winds gusting up to 38 knots greeted arriving pilots on May 9 – so strong that at times ground crews had to hold airplanes down after they landed. Winds eventually calmed for a late start to the May 10 STOL competition flights.
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year’s main feature will be a special tribute area for EAA Founder Paul Poberezny, chronicling his life and the history of EAA through the exhibit, “Paul: In His Own Words.” On the southwest corner, visitors can participate in the One Week Wonder Project in which participants will build a Zenith CH 750 Cruzer from start to finish during the week of AirVenture. All AirVenture visitors will be welcomed to pull a rivet, deburr a part, or help out in some other way. Participants will receive a One Week Wonder commemorative pin and the satisfaction knowing they had a “hands-on” role in the project. On the northwest corner, EAA’s
ZENITH PREPARES EAA’s program to build a complete aircraft during AirVenture-Oshkosh 2014 moved a step closer this week. Zenith Aircraft President Sebastien Heintz has put the final screws into the crate holding all of the materials needed to assemble the airframe for a CH 750. Rotax will ship another crate containing the power plant, and Dynon Avionics is sending avionics.
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Third place in the Bush Class went to Paul Claus of Chitna, Alaska, who had a 72-foot takeoff and 95-foot landing for a total of 167 feet.
Pathways Pavilion showcases the EAA programs and communities dedicated to aviation engagement. These include Young Eagles and the EAA Flight Plan, Eagle Flights, EAA chapters, the EAA Air Academy, and EAA’s special interest groups, including EAA Warbirds of America, the International Aerobatic Club, EAA Vintage Aircraft Association, as well as EAA homebuilder and ultralight communities. Also represented will be the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Volunteers and staff will be on hand to meet with visitors and provide more information about each of these programs and communities. EAA’s Pathways Pavilion will also
SHIP ONE WEEK WONDER KIT
As the materials arrive in Oshkosh, they will be placed in the enormous tent being erected at the EAA Square to house the construction of the One Week Wonder. Then at 8 a.m., on Monday, July 28, EAA President Jack Pelton will open the crate, and the countdown timer will start. With that, a team of volunteers will begin the process of building the CH 750 with a goal of completing the aircraft and taxiing it by Sunday, Aug. 3. While a core team of up to 100 volunteers will do most of the work, it is expected that thousands of additional people will stop by to watch the process, take a minute to pull a rivet and sign the construction log. The mission of the One Week Wonder is to introduce as many people as
possible to the enjoyment and excitement of building an airplane from a modern kit. All of the difficult parts have been fabricated at the factory and the few skills required to assemble a quick build kit like the CH 750 are very easy to develop. The entire process can be accomplished with simple tools and basic aircraft-grade hardware. CNC machines have taken the complexity and difficulty out of building metal aircraft kits. The core volunteer building team, responsible for most of the work, is for people who want to spend at least a few days working on the aircraft. For those interested in more than pulling a single rivet, applications are still being considered. Anyone interested in the core team
feature flight simulators, including a fullmotion Redbird flight simulator with staff and volunteers available to provide general information about learning to fly. The Young Eagles Glastar will be parked outside of the Pavilion with volunteers providing daily walk-around tours. On the southeast corner, visit the EAA Merchandise tent for great collectibles, and next door will be the EAA Insurance Solutions tent. Inside, visitors can learn more about available plans through the EAA Aircraft Insurance Plan from representatives of Falcon Insurance Agency.
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Sebastien Heintz and Zenith Company pilot, Roger Dubbert, put the final screws in the airframe crate for EAA’s One Week Wonder Program. should go to www.sport.aero For more information on the Zenith CH 750, visit ZenithAir.com.
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GENERAL AVIATION PILOT PROTECTION ACT REACHES 100 HOUSE CO-SPONSORS
By Elizabeth A. Tennyson, AOPA
egislation that would exempt thousands of general aviation pilots from the third class medical certification process has achieved a new milestone with 100 co-sponsors signing on to the House bill. “We are pleased that so many members of Congress have signed on as cosponsors of this legislation, and the numbers continue to grow,” said AOPA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Jim Coon. “The general aviation community has made it clear that reforming the cumbersome and outdated third class medical process is a top priority, and lawmakers have responded.” AOPA has published a list of cosponsors in the House and Senate and is urging members whose elected representatives have not signed on to call their offices to ask for their support. Contact
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information for members of the House and Senate can also be found on AOPA’s website. “When you call, tell them why third class medical reform matters to you and ask them to co-sponsor the General Aviation Pilot Protection Act,” said Coon. “When lawmakers hear from their constituents, they listen.” Under the legislation, pilots who make noncommercial VFR flights in aircraft weighing up to 6,000 pounds with no more than six seats would be exempt from the third class medical certification process. Pilots would be allowed to carry up to five passengers, fly at altitudes below 14,000 feet msl, and fly no faster than 250 knots. The FAA would be required to report on the safety consequences of the new rule after five years. To amplify the message that the aviation community cares about medical reform, AOPA is also collecting signatures on a life-size petition that will be
traveling to major aviation events throughout the flying season. Almost 2,000 individuals signed the petition at the inaugural AOPA Fly-In in San Marcos, Texas on April 26. The petition will be available at each of AOPA’s FlyIn events as well as EAA AirVenture and the AOPA Homecoming. Progress on reform has been swift in recent months after a joint petition filed by AOPA and the Experimental Aircraft Association awaited action for more than two years. Last month, however, the FAA announced plans to go through a rulemaking process that could result in expanding the number of pilots eligible to fly without the need for a third class medical certificate. On April 15, significant target dates for action on that rulemaking were made public. According to the Department of Transportation’s website, the FAA hopes to publish the notice of proposed rulemaking in the fall of 2014, to be followed by a 60-day comment period.
The FAA’s rulemaking announcement came after the General Aviation Pilot Protection Act was introduced in the House by AOPA members Reps. Todd Rokita (R-Ind.), a member of the House General Aviation Caucus, and GA Caucus Co-Chair Sam Graves (R-Mo.) in December 2013. Sens. John Boozman (RArk.), Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), all members of the Senate GA Caucus, introduced an identical measure in the Senate on March 11. The Senate measure now has 10 co-sponsors.
KISSIMMEE COMPLETES GATEWAY AIRPORT RUNWAY
The City of Kissimmee Gateway Airport in Florida has announced that the construction on Runway 06/24 is coming to a close. The construction is coming into its final phase, which will include cutting grooves into the new asphalt to improve braking action. While this work will take place during normal business
hours during the week of May 29 thru June 1, there is a potential for noise and vibration to be encountered by those in close proximity to the airport. The runway is expected to return to normal operations by Friday, June 6. Runway 06/24 is only operated when strong winds blow out of the east or
west, or when the main runway is closed for maintenance or aircraft emergencies, however these events can mean the runway is used continuously for several days at a time. The $2.7 million dollar project, funded by the Federal Aviation Administration, Florida Department of Transportation and
Kissimmee Gateway Airport funds, was the first major resurfacing since the 1980s, and the new LED airfield lights installed as part of the project will generate significant energy savings. For more information, please contact the City of Kissimmee Gateway Airport at 407/518-2505.
Once again, it’s that darn perspective. On a daily basis, I meet folks who want to trade jobs with me. They truly believe that there is some romantic aura working in aviation. These are not guys who are digging ditches everyday in the hot sun, these are educated professionals who have great paying air-conditioned jobs and careers and yet, they want to walk away from their cubicles and join those of us who struggle daily to makes ends meet just to say they’re in the aviation business. Phrases such as, “I hate my job!” are common during these exchanges. I wonder if they hear that word, “job?” I wish I had time and space to share my story on loving the grass on the other side of the fence that ends with, “Yes, but then you were a tourist.” Jobs are called jobs because that is what they are. Jobs mean work and that’s why hobbies aren’t called jobs. So many of the non-flying community see aviation as a
hobby and don’t get the fact that it’s a 24/7 commitment. Well, ours is.
the story that “aliens” took it ... somehow that’s easier to pallet. If you’re bored and need to get away, why not join me down in La Paz and we’ll fish and do a lot of hangar flying. If you put together some friends and a few airplanes, we’ll make it a party. The flight down to La Paz is one of the most beautiful flights you will ever experience. Until next time ... That’s Thirty! “Over”
What’s Up Continued from page26 phones glued to their ears 24/7 have found that small airplanes are one of the best ways to show off the neighborhood. Just think about it, they can see the schools, the parks, the malls, and all those elements one needs to know before taking on another mortgage. Of course the commercial buyers want to see traffic flow, competition, and potential for growth and anything else they may have missed. Either way, we’ve had a chance to think about other views other than that of the pilot.
The View Across The Fence Since we’ve looked at the view from above, how about a view from just across the fence? You know the fence I’m talking about, the one that separates us from the grass that is always greener. Most of us know that that’s really not the case.
On Final I’d like to end this month’s column on a cheery and happy note. Its going to be an uphill battle with the emotions I’m giving space to from the loss of a major piece of the fabric of my life and in our world of aviation. I can’t forget that its Father’s Day this month, something Eddie was. He was also an amazing Grandfather. I wish I had the magic words to help his family through this holiday. There are so many other stories banging on our heads from all over the world. We’re still looking for a 777 that has been missing for so long I almost forgot about it, but now I’m thinking about the family and friends of the passengers aboard that airplane. I choose to go with
About the writer: Larry Shapiro is an Aircraft Broker, Aviation Humorist and fulltime grandfather of three. He’d love to have you share your thoughts and ideas for future articles. Palo Alto Airport Office: 650/424-1801 or Larry@LarryShapiro.com
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From Skies to Stars
June 2014
By Ed Downs
MARS t is nearly impossible to think of space travel, astronomy and our solar system without Mars entering the picture. As the fourth planet from the sun, Mars has played an important part of our knowledge of the heavens, with stories of the red planet dating back millennia. In fact, the word planet (based upon the Greek term asteres planetai) actually means “wandering star” and came into being as astronomers noted that Mars appeared to move relative to other stationary lights in the sky. Mars, in particular, displays this characteristic, as the red planet takes twice as long to orbit the Sun, as does the Earth. This means that the Earth catches up to and passes Mars each year, making it appear as though Mars reverses its direction of travel when viewed in comparison to the relatively stationary stars. But viewing the red planet with an amateur telescope is not an easy task. Mars is small, about half the diameter of Earth. Its distance from Earth also varies greatly as Mars has an elliptical orbit. At
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its farthest distance from Earth, Mars is about 249 million miles away, while at its closest, it is within 35 million miles of our home planet. These variations make a huge difference in the ability of an amateur telescope to focus in on this small target. Regrettably, the closest passing of Mars only occurs once every 17 years, and that is not going to happen until 2018. But 2014 has given us a good compromise with Mars being within 57 million miles during April, May and June. It is also in opposition, which is to say it is aligned with the Earth on the same side of the Sun, providing a full, bright view of the planet. Now, one might wonder, why bother looking at Mars at all? Some 17 successful trips with orbiting satellites or landers have already been made, and spectacular coffee table books with remarkable photos can be had at discount prices. The answer is simple. As a pilot, would the reader be happier simply sitting at his or her computer and viewing Google maps of our beautiful country, or would he or
she rather experience the country firsthand from his or her plane? This amateur astronomer wanted to experience Mars first-hand, especially since previous attempts to focus in on Mars had been disappointing. The opportunity finally arrived in late April, as the bitter Oklahoma winter let up for about four hours, and the Tulsa Astronomy Club drove like migrating lemmings to our observatory just outside of Mounds, Okla. A “mound” is Oklahoma’s version of a mountain. Having recently purchased a number of goodies to improve viewing, this amateur set up his 12-inch Orion reflector (called a Newtonian telescope) and “collimated” the optics, meaning aligning two mirrors with the eyepiece. This is the equivalent to a good pre-flight inspection. With a new, wide angle, 8 mm eyepiece installed, I could magnify the target by 190 times, and using a Barlow adapter, puffed that magnification up to almost 400. This would mean that Mars would be viewed from a distance of only
1.5 million miles instead of the unaided eyes searching for a target 57 million miles away. Not exactly a low flyby, but close enough. Aligning the telescope’s computer took only a few minutes, and the scope was swung into position. And there it was, my very own Mars. Working at the limits of magnification (the atmosphere kicks in to start messing with the view), the red planet was immediately visible. Appearing as if holding a quarter at arm’s length, the slightly fuzzy image displayed its prominent polar ice cap, although upside down, as the image is inverted in the scope. Slight variations could be seen in the color of the surface, a remarkable fact in that Mars is the only planet in our solar system that allows an Earth-bound observer to see the actual surface. Trained observers using telescopes similar to this writer’s Orion can actually distinguish prominent land features, like the towering volcano, Olympus Mons. With practice, one can even make out Continued on Page 39
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PIPER SELLS FIVE ARROW TRAINERS TO EMBRY-RIDDLE, DAYTONA BEACH Piper Aircraft Inc. will begin delivering the first of five new Piper Arrow pilot training aircraft to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The airplanes will serve Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach, Fla. campus. “The five Piper Arrows join the Embry-Riddle learning fleet of more than 60 pilot training aircraft,” said EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University President and CEO Dr. John P. Johnson. “The sin-
gle-engine Piper Arrow fits nicely into our training fleet as it provides a seamless transition for students to more complex training aircraft.” “Piper Aircraft is thrilled that the prestigious and leading aviation education institution Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has selected our company to provide this new fleet of five Piper Arrow pilot training aircraft,” said Piper President and CEO Simon
Caldecott. “Embry-Riddle adeptly prepares students for productive aviation careers.” About the Piper Arrow The Piper Arrow is the only single-engine trainer aircraft built today. With familiar controls and similar handling characteristics as that of other Piper trainers, it provides an easy transition for students moving up to a more complex aircraft. It is powered by a 200 hp Lycoming piston engine and
AIR FORCE HONORS FALLEN HERO The Air Force decided May 23, to honor a fallen hero by naming the service’s newest pre-positioning vessel after Capt. David I. Lyon. “It’s a fitting tribute to have the Air Force’s newest pre-positioning vessel named after an Air Force logistician and true American patriot who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of his country,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III. “Captain Lyon answered the call by saying ‘send me,’ and exemplified the core value of service before self. I’m extremely proud that this great airman’s story will become part of the legacy of this proud ship and its crew.” Lyon, a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and member of the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron out of Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., died Dec. 27, 2013 in Kabul, Afghanistan, when a vehicle-born improvised explosive device was detonated near his convoy. Serving a year-long deployment to Afghanistan, Lyon was performing a combat advisory mission with Afghan National army commandos and working with the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan. Lyon was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service
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Captains David and Dana Lyon's with their dog, Colt. The Air Force named the service's newest pre-positioning vessel. (U.S. Air Force Photo) Medal, Purple Heart and the Air Force Combat Action Medal. The dedication of the Motor Vessel David I. Lyon continues the long-standing tradition of the Navy’s Military
Sealift Command by having a ship dedicated to national heroes. Lyon is the fifth Airman to receive this honor. The MV David I. Lyon will provide responsive and agile combat support by
the new CCD camera installed. Actually a video camera, up to 30 images can be gathered in only a few seconds. After collecting hundreds of images in a single evening, it is possible to use dedicated astronomical software to combine these images, producing photos that can challenge the pros.
The total cost of this technology, including the telescope, is about $1,800. Yes, that is expensive, but then again, this writer was able to get a first-hand look at a planet that some 3.5 million years ago was much like Earth, fully capable of supporting life, as we would recognize it. One cannot help but wonder if Mars is
prepositioning munitions afloat within theaters of operation in support of multiple combatant commander war-fighting and operational plan requirements. The MV David I. Lyon will provide enduring capacity for sea-based munitions movement equivalent to 78 fully loaded C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft. While Lyon was working in Afghanistan, his wife, Capt. Dana Lyons was serving at Bagram Airfield. When told about the decision to honor her husband with the ship renaming, she said she “was in awe and deeply honored.” “It is quite an honor that the logistics community and the Air Force recognized the man I knew him to be … humble and selfless,” she said. “Dave’s favorite thing about being in the Air Force was feeling like he was in the fight and making a difference in the world. He would be very much honored and happy about having this vessel named after him because it allows him to still deliver to the war fighter … his legacy will live on and the mission will continue despite him being gone.”
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Skies to Stars Continued from Page 38 vast dust storms and cirrus clouds. Regrettably, the four-hour break in winter began to fade, and it was time to pack it in, but this writer had “his” Mars to remember. With a month of good Mars viewing left, rest assured, the scope will be called into action again, this time with
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foretelling what our world will become in another 3.5 million years. Do you think the Martians killed their planet with pollution and beer cans? Probably not, but it does cause one to think about just how fleeting life is, given the vastness of the universe.
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ICON AIRCRAFT TO BRING HUNDREDS OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING JOBS TO VACAVILLE, CALIFORNIA ICON Aircraft has announced that it will relocate to the City of Vacaville in Northern California, located approximately 50 miles northeast of San Francisco. Beginning in the first quarter of 2015, the company will begin operating in a 140,000-square-foot facility adjacent to the Vacaville airport, also known as the Nut Tree Airport. ICON intends to consolidate aircraft manufacturing, sales, training, service, and corporate headquarters at the new location. The move follows an extensive nationwide search for a site that would enable ICON to co-locate all divisions. The move stands to create hundreds, and eventually thousands, of advanced manufacturing-related jobs, while providing economic impact on the region that has been independently estimated to exceed $350 million. “The selection of Vacaville as ICON’s new home is a major milestone for the company and a significant eco-
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we have chosen has a rare combination of key elements that makes it an ideal fit for ICON at this next stage of growth. The decision to stay in California and relocate to Vacaville, located in Solano County, would not have happened without the proactive, tireless effort of the airport officials, City of Vacaville, Solano County, and the Governor’s GO-Biz
office over the last several years. This has been an impressive demonstration of local, regional, and state cooperation that ultimately made it possible for ICON to remain in California.” “To say we're pleased with ICON's selection of Vacaville would be an understatement,” said Vacaville Mayor Steve Hardy. “We have much to offer ICON, as well as other businesses, and this seems like such a natural fit to us. We look forward to a long, mutually beneficial relationship with this world-class operation.” Supervisor John Vasquez added, “ICON will be the needed catalyst to ensure the long-term success of the Nut Tree Airport. Solano County, the City of Vacaville, as well as the North Bay region will benefit from this project. I am thrilled ICON is coming.” ICON chose the site in Vacaville because of the business-friendly local Continued on Page 41
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VECTREN DAYTON AIR SHOW AND EAA OFFER YOUNG EAGLES FLIGHT OPPORTUNITY WITH SEAN D. TUCKER Airshow superstar, Sean D. Tucker, will give a child his or her first flight in a general aviation airplane in cooperation with the Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger and the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA’s) Young Eagles program. Tucker, chairman of EAA’s Young Eagles since 2013, will give the flight at 10 a.m. on June 25, just prior to the airshow on June 28-29. News media will be
invited to cover the flight from the air in a photo chase plane. The flight will be offered to the winner of a Vectren Dayton Air Show essay contest. Visit www.daytonairshow.com/ young eagles for contest details. Since 1992, more than 44,000 EAA volunteer pilots participating in Young Eagles have given first flights to more than 1.8 million youths. Registered Young Eagles have opportunities for
scholarships, flight training, online resources, free student membership to the Academy of Model Aeronautics, free access to more than 300 science and technology museums and more. Thousands have become aviators themselves. Tucker is enshrined in a National Aviation Hall of Fame and one of the National Air and Space Museum’s 25 Living Legends of Flight – an elite group that includes Jimmy Doolittle, Chuck
Yeager, Bob Hoover, Gene Cernan and John Glenn. He is also one of the Living Legends of Aviation. He will be a featured performer at the airshow along with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier, USAF Academy Wings of blue Parachute Team, Patty Wagstaff, AeroShell aerobatic team, Shockwave Jet Truck and more.
BOEING EMPLOYEE GLASSAIR PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION A unique Glasair SII Kitplane being built by a team of Boeing engineers in Everett, Washington, was rolled out this week sporting a fresh Boeing paint scheme and is going through final inspections in preparation for engine start, ground testing, and first flight. Project “Opportunities for New Engineers – Build, Certify, and Fly” (ONE BCnF) could make its maiden flight in the next couple of weeks according to a project team member. About 30–40 Boeing volunteers, in conjunction with the Boeing Employees Flying Association, have spent the last three and a half years on the aircraft during their off-hours, said Brad Walker, structural stress engineer at Boeing. Several EAA tech counselors and a previous Glasair builder who also work at Boeing have provided assistance and also will help with the final inspection.
building airplanes – and we really learned that!” “The test pilot for the sleek composite single-engine aircraft will be one of the team members who is part of Boeing’s flight test group,” he added. The ONE BCnF project team is planning to bring the aircraft to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this summer – a goal reflected in its specially designed project logo. Check the eaa.org website for updates. The Boeing ONE BCnF Glasair SII aircraft sports company colors after emerging from the Renton paint facility. (Courtesy of Boeing and EAA.org) “We’re all pretty excited to be at this point,” Walker said. “We’ve spent about three and a half years on it. The aim of the exercise was to enable our newer engineers to learn about the challenges of
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ICON Aircraft Continued from Page 40 government, accessibility to a vibrant, talented labor pool, existing facilities adjacent to the airport, and outstanding weather and local conditions for yearround flight operations and training. The site also allows easy access to compelling recreation destinations, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Wine Country, and Sacramento for visiting customers as well as employees. Finally, the San Francisco Bay Area represents a strong cultural fit: ICON was founded in Silicon Valley, and the company culture draws heavily on the entrepreneurial drive embodied by the area. ICON’s move also stands to have a significant positive economic impact on the region, according to an independent study. The study concluded that the move would directly and indirectly create hun-
dreds, and eventually thousands, of jobs in advanced manufacturing as well as many other disciplines. The annual economic impact on Vacaville and Solano County is estimated to exceed $350 million through wages paid, local purchases made by ICON, and increases in employee and visitor spending, as well as sales and property tax revenues to the city and county once the company is at full production rates. ICON will continue to manufacture production aircraft at its existing facility in Southern California before transitioning to the facility in Vacaville. The first customer aircraft is scheduled to be completed in early 2015. For more information, visit www.iconaircraft.com. For information on careers in Vacaville, visit www.iconaircraft.com/vacavillejobs.
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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 pro-active 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, exerted 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.
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT ERRORS Message from the Editor: Though these incidents are all airline related, the systems involved are now also used in GA and could cause accidents. Autoflight control modes generally involve interrelated functions of the Flight Management System (FMS), the flight director, the autopilot and autothrottles. The mode logic controlling the combined input of these systems can be very complex. Despite focus on design improvements and training emphasis on flight management modes, ASRS continues to receive a significant number of incident reports on mode related errors. While they usually result in minor “altitude busts” or crossing restrictions not met, mode errors can also lead to more serious outcomes including Controlled Flight Toward Terrain (CFTT). Some of the more common mode errors seen in ASRS reports include: • Selection of the wrong mode • Inadequate knowledge of mode functions • Undetected automatic mode sequencing • Failure to monitor for activation of selected mode The following reports all deal with one or more of these mode errors, but may reference terms and procedures that are unfamiliar. There are system variances among manufacturers and procedural differences among companies. Some aircraft were designed around autoflight systems and others have been retrofitted with various levels of automation. What is common to all of these scenarios, however, is that by using a procedure such as suggested by the acronym CAMI (Confirm, Activate, Monitor, Intervene) and by maintaining situational awareness, mode errors can be recognized before they adversely affect flight safety.
Wipe Out By “cleaning up” the FMS after localizer capture, an MD-11 Captain inadvertently wiped out the NAV/LOC mode. • While being vectored to final, ATC
gave us a heading with clearance to intercept the localizer course… The Pilot Flying instructed me to arm the localizer. I responded that we needed to be in NAV before arming the localizer because of the strong overshooting winds (42 knots at 4,000 feet MSL). The Pilot Flying selected NAV and then I armed the localizer for him as he requested a cleanup of the FMS. I saw that NAV/LOC had both armed and went heads down to clean up the FMS. I looked up to see the airplane starting a left-hand turn away from the runway and immediately instructed the Pilot Flying to turn back towards the runway. I also glanced at the PFD and noticed we were now in Heading mode (no NAV or LOC armed/selected). The result was an overshoot of the final approach course. I instructed the Pilot Flying to be aggressive in getting back over to final as we received a follow-on intercept heading from ATC. Selecting NAV and then LOC was needed, but the FMS should have been cleaned up prior to selecting these modes. By selecting them first and then cleaning up the FMS, I may have inadvertently put us in Heading mode. Also, the First Officer needed to monitor our lateral mode and be ready for any reversions or changes to that mode. When the plane attempts to do something we don’t want it to do, the Pilot Flying needs to turn the autopilot off immediately and put the airplane in the correct position. FMS clean up should take place well before the intercept to final and as Pilot Monitoring, I should have been more aggressive in making that happen earlier.
Mismanaged Mode After an inquiry from ATC, an A320 Captain realized that the Airbus FMC’s Managed Descent mode requires proper management in order to start a descent. • Center gave us a clearance to descend to FL330 and fly direct to a fix. I pushed the ALT (Altitude) button to descend in Managed Descent mode then typed in the clearance to fly directly to the
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fix. I then checked the crossing altitude in the FMC for the arrival. Four minutes later ATC called and asked if we were descending. While on a heading, the A320 will not descend in Managed mode, so the aircraft stayed at FL350. If I would have programmed the FMC first, then pushed the ALT button, the aircraft would have descended in the Managed Descent mode. I also could have pulled the ALT button and descended in Open Descent mode or in the Vertical Speed mode. Our procedure is to check the FMA’s once you have made an input to the auto flight system. I did not do this.
“This One Scared Me” Mode selection is not limited to the Flight Management Computer. In the following report, an air carrier Flight Crew demonstrated why selection of the proper Nav Display mode was a critical item in their localizer approach procedure. • Cleared to descend to 2,000 feet, we were turned towards final by Approach Control. [We were] then given another turn to intercept and cleared for LOC 31 approach, maintain 2,000 until QUENE. The final intercept vector was going to bring us well inside QUENE, so I extended off FABRY (FAF), armed the LOC, and switched to ARC mode on my NAV Display to monitor DME in order to identify abeam QUENE, and to monitor LOC capture. After passing abeam QUENE at 10.3 DME, with LOC capturing and FABRY (FAF) next, I called for the First Officer to set and arm 600 feet, which was our MDA, and I initiated descent out of 2,000 feet. It was a busy time now completing final configuration for landing, slowing down, and completing the Landing checklist. I had left ARC mode on my NAV Display. I was not aware that the First Officer was also in ARC mode, thus neither of us were watching the “football” on the NAV Display which was now our only protection for crossing FABRY at 1,700 feet, the published altitude at the FAF.
On the LOC and descending, we were told to contact Tower. Before Tower contact was made, the First Officer figured it out and said, “Hey, we’re really low. We need to climb.” The altitude was approximately 1,100 feet, or 600-feet low, a couple of miles outside FABRY. I realized what I had done and climbed back to 1,700 feet just as we reached FABRY. Tower…issued a low altitude alert. After FABRY a normal descent to landing was made. We were IMC until about 1,100 feet… We did not get a GPWS warning. ? This one scared me. I fully grasp that being that far (600 feet) below a hard altitude on an approach will get you killed in many places. I honestly don’t think complacency was our issue. I was not cavalier about this approach and neither was the First Officer. The approach was thoroughly briefed. One thing I did not specify though was who would have what (ARC or MAP) displayed on the NAV Display. We needed both for at least a short while, in order to see DME. As pilot flying, it was my responsibility to see that I had displayed what I needed to shoot this approach in accordance with our procedures. I made a mistake when I did not go back to MAP mode after passing abeam QUENE. If MAP mode had not been available, then I would have had to set 1,700 feet for FABRY, followed by 600 feet for the MDA after passing FABRY. If MDA is set outside the FAF, then I MUST be in MAP prior to the FAF. I am fortunate to have had a good First Officer who regained situational awareness before I did.
Early Descent Luckily this MD11 Flight Crew was in visual conditions when “the airplane” tried to descend early. • After being cleared for the ILS…under visual conditions, at some point the aircraft came out of Profile Descent mode or it was deselected. The aircraft descended below the Profile Descent path. Continued on Page 43
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By EAA EAA Volunteer Newsletter, May 2014) hen renowned airshow pilot Sean D. Tucker accepted the chairmanship of the Young Eagles program last summer, he was determined to fully engage in the program. After nine months, there’s no doubt that Sean has put his own enthusiastic mark on Young Eagles. Sean found a way to use his airshow schedule and visibility as a great opportunity to fly kids, thank EAA Young Eagles volunteers and get people jazzed about flying. He now volunteers his time at nearly every airshow stop to fly both a young person and a volunteer. For instance, in mid-May Sean was flying the weekend events at the Rhode Island National Guard Open House and Air Show in Providence. He arrived a
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Safe Landings Continued from Page 42 At about 12 miles from the field, we elected to level off at approximately 1,500 feet AGL. We had the field visually and…the rest of the approach was flown without issue. The altitude that was set in the Altitude Select window was the Decision Height. The airplane was trying to
descend early to the Decision Height because Profile Descent was not engaged. A better check of the Profile mode would have stopped this from happening. We also should have left the last assigned altitude in the Altitude Select window. This also would have stopped the plane from descending early.
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UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA SURVEYING WILDLIFE The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has announced that the University of Alaska’s unmanned aircraft system (UAS) test site is the second of six to become operational. The FAA has granted the University of Alaska Fairbanks a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) authorizing flights by an Aeryon Scout small UAS for animal surveys at its PanPacific UAS Test Range Complex in Fairbanks. The COA is effective for two years. The team began the wildlife flight operations May 5. “Alaska has a history of innovation in manned aviation, and now they are bringing that pioneering spirit into the unmanned aircraft arena as well,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “We look forward to the contributions they and the other test sites will make toward our efforts to ensure the safe and efficient integration of UAS into our nation’s skies.” The main purpose of the Alaskan wildlife operation is to show how a UAS can accurately locate, identify, and count large wild animals, such as caribou, reindeer, musk ox and bear for survey operations requested by the state of Alaska. Flights are taking place at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Large Animal Research Station (LARS). “The test site program is forging ahead just as we expected,” said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. “The
University of Alaska Fairbanks program is important because it includes a diverse set of test site range locations in seven climatic zones, so it will give us a wealth of data to help develop appropriate safety regulations and standards.” This site also will collect safetyrelated operational data needed for UAS integration. Since the research station is located within five miles of Fairbanks International Airport, the flights will evaluate procedures for coordination with air traffic controllers, as well as the type and frequency of operational data provided to them. This information will help the FAA analyze current processes for establishing small UAS airworthiness and system maturity. These Alaska UAS flights will verify the capabilities of the Aeryon Scout and its sensors, and will eventually lead to wildlife survey operations at multiple locations in Alaska, expected to occur in the summer and fall of 2014. The data about operating near airports will be used to prepare for other operations near airports both in Alaska and at the state’s partner test sites in Oregon and Hawaii. The FAA selected six congressionally-mandated test sites on December 30, 2013. The FAA is working with the test sites to guide their research programs to help the FAA safely integrate UAS into the national airspace over the next several years. For more information go to http://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/uas/
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THE MIGHTY 8TH his year’s Planes of Fame Air Show focused around The Mighty 8th Air force. The 8AF was established in February 1944 by re-designation of the 8th Bomber Command. Considered to be the Greatest Air Armada in History under the leadership of the likes of Jimmy Doolittle, at the height of WWII, there were more than 200,000 people assigned to the 8th with the ability to launch more than 2,000 four-engine bombers and more than 1,000 fighters on a single mission. To honor this fine organization, Planes of Fame focused on their accomplishments. One of the highlights of the show was the opportunity for the public to meet and honor our beloved Veterans. Christina Olds, author and daughter of famous Pilot Ace Robin Olds, moderated the Veteran's Panel during the show. Hundreds of guests, friends, pilots and children were able to meet these fine gentlemen and shake hands with some of our
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Sean D. Tucker doing what he does best. Tigercat, Spitfire Mk.XIV (Griffon-powered) along with the N9 Flying Wing. For Aerobatics, we were thrilled to have Sean D. Tucker return in his Oracle Challenger. If you haven’t seen Sean fly, you’re missing something. And, if you haven’t met Sean – well, he is 100 percent enthusiasm and intensity.
Looks like a record number of attendees for the Pylon Racing Seminar this year. Latest information shows 40 Rookies and returning Racers in the Sport Class alone. If all goes well, we could have an amazing race in September. Get your tickets, hotels, flights planned and don’t forget to tell the boss you’ll be away the second weekend in September – every year.
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heroes. It was especially touching to see the F/A-22 pilots and crew shake hands with C.E. Bud Anderson, WWII Triple Ace and quite a character. It’s good to see the next generation appreciate the Greatest Generation. The array of aircraft to join us in Chino each year is always breathtaking. Three DC-3s (C-47s), two B-17s, three B-25s, four P-47s, nearly a dozen P-51s – from A to D, a couple P-40s, P-38, Dauntless, Val, Zero, Hellcat, Wildcat,
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The highlight of the show for many of us was the superb flying of the Bremont Horsemen Flight Team. Steve Hinton, Dan Friedkin and Ed Shipley flew their aerial ballet – first in the P-51s and later in the F-86s, to the James Horner composed piece called “Write Your Soul.” Many of you may recognize the name James Horner as the man behind the music of Titanic, Deep Impact and Perfect Storm among others. He was so touched by the Horsemen, he offered to write them their own theme music. And it is perfect. The Horsemen also had some VIPs in attendance, including actor Matt Damon, model Cindy Crawford and her husband. While it was interesting to have some Hollywood stars in attendance, at
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RECORD NUMBER OF PLANES EXPECTED FOR AIR RACES ROOKIE SCHOOL IN JUNE The Reno Air Racing Association has announced that a record number of pilots and planes will take to the famed Reno Air Race course for the first time in 2014 during the 17th annual National Championship Air Races Pylon Racing Seminar (PRS), June 11-14. PRS, or ‘Rookie School,’ is the only chance for rookie pilots to qualify for the September race and offers an opportunity for all race pilots to test their aircraft and practice their racing skills. This year’s PRS, which is not open to the public, features more than 70 airplanes and 90 participants, eclipsing the previous record of 63 planes in 2007. “PRS formally kicks off the antici-
F-22 RAPTOR A sign of its steadfast commitment to bringing the very best aviators, performers and demonstration teams to the historic National Championship Air Races, the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) announced the awesome and ultra-high-tech F-22 Raptor as one of the event headliners in 2014. Just a year after having its performance cancelled for the historic 50th event due to the federal government sequestration, the wildly popular F-22 Raptor will be making just its third Reno Air Race appearance when it performs Sept. 10-14 at the Reno-Stead Airfield. “Truly, the F-22 Raptor is one of the
pation and countdown for the September event and it’s the first time you get to hear the thunder of an unlimited engine, the roar of a jet engine and the friendly competitive chatter of pilots,” said Joey Scolari, member of the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) board of directors. “To have such an overwhelming turnout of pilots and planes is a pretty good indication that this year’s National Championship Air Races will be one of our biggest yet.” All new pilots must attend PRS and complete and pass all classroom-based course work before flying in supervised test runs of the course. After successfully
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most impressive fighter planes in the world and its speed, turning capability and creativity make for a heart-pounding and exciting performance,” said Mike Major, chairman of the RARA board of directors. “Words will never do the F-22 justice; the only way to fully grasp what this plane can do is to see it in action.”?? The F-22 Raptor employs a state-ofthe-art thrust system that allows the aircraft to pivot 360 degrees in all directions at nearly any speed, seemingly defying the fundamental principles and forces that govern flight. The Raptor, which can do everything from making bank turns to hovering sideways in mid-air, is an
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September,” said Scolari. “We have a lot of exciting changes in store for this year’s event, and PRS also allows us an important onsite opportunity to start our final preparations.” The 51st annual National Championship Air Races is the world’s premier air racing event. The races kick off Wednesday, Sept. 10, and will continue through Sunday, Sept. 14, at the RenoStead Airport. Tickets for the show are available by phone at 775/972-6663 or online at www.airrace.org. For more information on the National Championship Air Races, find them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter and Instagram.
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Two F-22As in close trail formation. (U.S. Air Force/TSgt Ben Bloker) Armed Forces are represented the way our fans have become accustomed to.”
YOUNGEST-EVER FEMALE MEMBER OF U.S. AEROBATIC TEAM MAKE HER RENO DEBUT IN 2014 One of the world’s top female pilots will be gracing the northern Nevada skies for the first time as this year’s National Championship Air Races ‘race on’ Sept. 10-14. Melissa Pemberton, a worldrenowned aerobat and the youngest-ever female member of the United States Unlimited Aerobatic Team, will bring her Edge540 Aircraft and her exhilarating stunt routine to the Reno-Stead Airfield this September. Pemberton joins the F-22 Raptor Demonstration team as performers that have been announced for the event’s 51st year. “The National Championship Air Races has a 50-year legacy of attracting the very top racers and entertainers from
all over the world,” said Mike Major, chairman of the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) board of directors. “Melissa is simply awe-inspiring and we couldn’t be more excited to have her perform at this year’s event. We’re also confident that she’ll appeal to a younger and more diverse audience.” A native of Pittsburgh, Penn., the 30year-old aerobat comes from a family of pilots and performers, having learned to fly from her grandmother and grandfather. Pemberton became a private pilot in 2002 and flew in her first airshow in 2004. She quickly established herself as one of the country’s best young pilots, winning several regional aerobatic competitions and
earning the title of Collegiate Aerobatic Champion in 2004 and 2006 and Third Place Overall in Intermediate at the 2004 U.S. National Championships. She was a member of the “Stars of Tomorrow 2005,” sponsored by legendary aerobatic pilots Sean Tucker and Michael Goulian, doing solo and formation aerobatic demonstrations at major airshows throughout the country. Pemberton also studied aeronautical science and mathematics at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and is a champion rock climber. RARA also announced an exciting new competition for its loyal fan base that will culminate in the first-ever, Official National Championship Air Race Calendar.
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Each week through mid-July, fans will be invited to post photos to the RARA Facebook page as part of its popular Photo Friday postings. One photo will be selected each week and announced the following Wednesday for inclusion in the 2015 calendar. The calendar will be sold online and at the event with all proceeds directly benefitting the not-for-profit event. “We are committed to evolving this world-class event to create a more robust and enhanced experience for our fans and participants,” said Major. “We are also working to further engage our fans in feeling like this is their event and will introduce more ways, like the calendar, for them to express their passion for air racing.”
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WILDLY-POPULAR PATRIOTS JET TEAM RETURNS TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES THIS SEPTEMBER After a thrilling and captivating performance at the 50th National Championship Air Races in 2013, the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) announced the L-39 Patriots Jet Team is the latest of a number of highly-acclaimed acts to take to northern Nevada’s starstudded skies at the 2014 event. The Patriots Jet Team joins the awe-inspiring F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team and groundbreaking aerobatic pilot Melissa Pemberton as the aviation entertainment headliners for this year’s revamped event, which will include concerts and a more festival-like atmosphere. “The Patriots Jet Team represents the skill, courage and precision that are associated with the top military demonstration teams in North America,” said Mike Major, chairman of the RARA board of directors. “We received such tremendous feedback
The Patriots Jet Demonstration Team in the Diamond Formation. (Patriots Jet Team) from our fans after last year’s performances that it was a top priority for us to bring
them back as we ‘race on’ in 2014.” The L39 Patriots Jet Team will delight audiences
with its display of stunning aerobatic maneuvers, including the signature “Tail Slide,” in which the aircraft slides backwards toward the ground, a move unique to the Patriots. The Patriots Jet Team is a civilian six-ship jet team who are all former military pilots who have flown for the Blue Angels, Thunderbirds and Canadian Snowbirds. In addition to its dazzling moves, the Patriots Jet Team is known for painting the skies with its computerized red, white and blue smoke system. “We are confident that this year’s event will incorporate the very best in racing and entertainment from previous years, like the Patriots Jet Team and the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, along with some new, world-class performers and exciting amenities that will create an event unlike any that has come before it,” said Major.
AN OPEN LETTER TO RENO AIR RACING FANS, VOLUNTEERS, PILOTS AND COMMUNITY FROM RENO AIR RACING BOARD OF DIRECTORS To our fans, our pilots, our volunteers and our community, After such an amazing 50th event this past September, we couldn’t be more excited to look ahead towards the next 50 years of the National Championship Air Races. Last year was an overwhelming and poignant success with fans from all over the world joining us to revel in this historic aviation celebration. As the last air-racing event of its kind, the Reno Air Racing Association is committed to preserving and growing this great event and developing the next generation of Air Race fans. Undoubtedly, the last few years have created many emotional, financial and organizational challenges. With the support of our fans, our pilots, our volunteers and our community, we have met those challenges and are now positioned to suc-
ceed far into the future. As many of you know, over the last few months, we have revamped our organizational structure and revised our bylaws to allow us to operate more effectively, more efficiently and more prudently. Furthermore, buoyed by the support of our sponsors and our staff and, having recently secured the required insurance at a significantly lower cost than the previous two years, we are financially positioned for a prosperous 2014 and beyond. However, in order for the National Championship Air Races to achieve its greatest potential and to captivate mainstream attention, we are looking to our entire Air Race family to help us spread the word. This year, we’re excited to announce that, in the same vein of our recent changes, we will engage on a communications and marketing campaign
that encourages and even requires interaction from fans and participants all over the world. We have many new and exciting changes and additions for this year’s event and we will be announcing them frequently through traditional media and our digital and social media channels. It’s time that this event became a true festival of flight. With that in mind, this year, we will be adding concerts, expanding the number of races, increasing the incredible display of military aircraft and creating some exciting, innovating and interactive experiences for our fans. Again, all of these details and schedules will be released regularly over the coming weeks and months. We are pleased to make our first announcement and that is that our reigning Unlimited Breitling Gold Champion, Steve Hinton, will be returning to defend his crown in the famed P-
51 Mustang Voodoo. Undoubtedly, as it did last year, this will set up for some very interesting and intense racing. The National Championship Air Races is unlike any event in the world and, truly, the emotions and passion associated with this event simply cannot be described. This year, we’re inviting you to rally with us as we ‘RACE ON’ into the future of air racing. Tickets are on sale now for this year’s National Championship Air Races, Sept. 10-14. For the latest updates and information, visit our website at www.airrace.org, make sure to find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Thank you, Sincerely, The Reno Air Racing Association Board of Directors
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“BILLY GOAT By Charlie Briggs Aviation buffs read a lot of flying stories from pros who write articles on a regular basis. While often entertaining and informative, hearing from professional pilots sometimes lacks the real world experiences of the hundreds of thousands of aircraft owners and flyers who were never professional pilots, but simply lived with an airplane as a permanent family member. Such is the case with Charlie Briggs, a pilot for more than 65 years, having a career that included ranching, agricultural services and consulting, computer technologies and business concept development. In Flight USA invites readers to join Charlie as he reminisces about flying and life. You will experience a side of aviation that is informative, entertaining and personal. Enjoy. Once upon a time, there came to this earth, a Billy Goat. This was no ordinary goat. This one was destined to achieve what no other goat on earth had or likely will do. In fact, it couldn’t because the adventure of “Elmer” was the first. Now when you are the first of anything, that’s it. It’s the first. Elmer’s home was a nice roomy pasture lying in the winding river bottom carved out of the flat western Kansas prairie being the “Smoky Hill River.” In the regular world, Billy Goats are not known as aviators. Well, neither was our pet goat “Elmer.” His “jump” into history was definitely not of his choosing. Just fate. Here is how it happened. My wife and I were married in December of 1949. In the summer of 1951, we were “selected” to move to Logan County, Kansas to assume the operations of the families’ 25-section ranch and farming project. We left college and really went to “school,” leaving the security of our homestead country and friends to be 25 miles from the nearest town, living in a mobile home, with no phone, portable electric power, and having to haul all our drinking and household water from municipal sources many miles away. Now married for 63 amazing years, I had developed a plan of compromise. It has worked. If my wife wanted something, if I could get it for her, I just did. Well, here the early plot thickens. Even with thousands of acres of beautiful natural Buffalo Grass, she decided she wanted a Bermuda grass front yard for the substantial two-story rock ranch house that was now our per-
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manent home. Well, pooh. Bermuda grass requires constant attention to do its best: fertilizer, water, frequent mowing. We did not even have a lawn mower, but it didn’t matter; it was installed. Now to get a lawn mower… (Here comes Elmer) Each Saturday, it was my practice to attend the local livestock auction at Oakley, Kansas. We were frequently buying stocker cattle for the ranch or wheat pasture. Well, to my surprise, in came a Billy Goat and two nannies. (Idea) Here are my lawn mowers. (Chuckle) For less than $8, I got the whole set. Neat! Not telling my wife, I just brought them to the ranch, scattered a little grain in the front yard grass, and welcomed them “home.” They were very receptive. They made themselves at home, really. They mowed the grass, did their fertilizer thing, and also, ate anything else around, like flowers, weeds, and vegetables in our little garden. My wife, while not impressed, at least enjoyed the deal and really began to like “Elmer, Nanny, and Nellie.” None of the other ranches had a Billy Goat and two nannies for lawn keepers! Well, this was getting out of hand. So I thought I would think up “Plan two.” It occurred one evening at a Civil Air Patrol meeting. There was a need to raise additional money for the CAP cadet programs, so the idea of an air show was discussed. The problem was, we did not have a fund for promotion of the show. Then the idea hit! There was a veteran in the Senior CAP unit who was with the 101st airborne and still had a parachute in good shape. He volunteered the use of it for the world’s first billy goat jump. Wow! Plans were made and arrangements set. The procedure was for me to fly the 20-minutes back to the ranch on the day of the show, meet my associate at the ranch strip with “Elmer “ and put the parachute on the goat. Then my foreman was to sit in the right seat holding Elmer and gently “help him into the wild blue yonder” at the right time. So much for plans on paper. I was only 22 at the time, and believe me, this was one time when I found out that just because it works on paper, doesn’t mean it will work in life. Meanwhile, Elmer wasn’t consulted about volunteering for the mission. It had to be a surprise for sure. Well, at least the publicity part of the project was working. We announced to the state press the coming event of the “World’s First Billy Goat Parachute Jump.” We got response – one from the Society for the Prevention of cruelty to
Animals (SPCA) in Topeka, Kan. I was informed that if anything happened to “Elmer,” I would be held liable, so I explained the procedure and all the precautions being part of the operation, including the use of a professional newly packed parachute from the 101st airborne to the “lady.” She wasn’t impressed, so I just invited her to come to the show and bring some friends, and we would pay her way at the gate. The night before the show, knowing Elmer had not volunteered for this mission, we treated him to a special “suite” on the livestock scale pen, just for security. When I came back from the air show to pick him up, there would be limited time to get Elmer comfortably into his soon-to-be famous parachute and into the little Luscombe. It was a beautiful western Kansas day in July – clear, no winds, and the temperature was in the low 90s. The event drew a nice crowd. The exact count was not recorded, and the SPCA from Topeka, Kan. did come, so the stage was set. Now “all” I had to do was get Elmer. Here is where the plot thickens! Returning to the ranch, I felt anxious. I knew if anything could go wrong, it probably would. I was right. Upon landing, I could see that the scale pen where “Elmer” was supposed to be was empty! That was just the start. Elmer had climbed out during the night. Darned Billy Goat anyway! There was a little molasses trough where he landed after climbing over the stockade. Elmer got in it and then just went on to his pasture. However, he was close, and my foreman had saddled a horse, quickly roped poor old Elmer, and “gently” possible brought him to the waiting plane. What a miserable little ball of goat hair, sandburs, molasses and dirt! Then logistics problems surfaced. Deficient in planning, a 90-pound Billy Goat is not built like a 200-pound paratrooper for sure. Anticipating that my friend, “Rex,” had a good supply of baling wire and binder twine on hand and after a small bit of hassle and work, Elmer was equipped with the parachute “properly” in place and ready to go. Time was running, and I was a bit late already. The next element was to get loaded up. Well, there certainly was not any room in the 8 F. Luscombe was for anyone but Elmer and me. So, off came the door, out came the stick and seat, and in went Elmer, audibly voicing his displeasure for the whole venture. Everything fit in with Elmer’s little bottom right next to mine,
but his head was sticking out the door. Time was up... I had to go. So we just tied Elmer’s rather stately horns to the top of the parachute. And I took off. Elmer was very nervous. I am sure it was his first flight (chuckle). Flying back to the air show, I began to feel like, wow, we are going to make it. Then the next thing happened. The rip cord to which we had tied Elmer’s horns began to fray, and the parachute as in danger of opening. However, we were within four minutes of the drop zone, so I was busy. I skipped a planned low pass over the crowd and just lined up on a path from west east over a wheat field right adjacent to the airfield At an altitude of approximately 800 feet, I rolled over on my right side, and history was made. Elmer, did well. After freeing his feet so he could make a good landing, everything was good, and the chute opened perfectly. What a sight! A 90-pound Billy Goat at the bottom of a huge white billowing parachute silhouetted against a west Kansas sky! Wow! As Elmer left the plane with his little tail just wagging, he left me a number of “marble-size deposits.” I think this is what he thought about the whole darned thing. Elmer made a soft and smooth landing. He immediately went after the parachute with hooves and horns. A National Guard unit picked up the now famous Elmer and brought him back to the show. He didn’t sign “goat autographs,” but was calmed a bit with treats we provided. Later, Elmer was returned by truck to the ranch and reunited with his two mistresses. We retired Elmer to a wonderful grassy pasture along the Smoky Hill River. I wouldn’t be surprised if there are some of his decedents running around. I can just imagine some little kid goat saying to another, “You would be surprised at what our great, great, great, grand goat did!”
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JORGENSON-LAWRENCE AIRCRAFT SALES AND MANAGEMENT LARRY: HELP! I need a Kick-A-- ad for this airplane. It’s a TREASURE and it needs to be sold ASAP or I’ll lose the bet! Editor:
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John Ziegler, of North Richland Hills, Texas, recently acquired honors for his one-of-a-kind ‘P40-mobile.” A snazzy custom vehicle, complete with a sliding canopy cockpit, nose art and wings stubs, based on a 1970 VW Beetle Chassis and left over Stinson parts. Cindy Ann won third place in the special interest category at the huge Texas VW Classic car show at the Hangar Hotel located in Fredericksburg, Texas. “Special interest” might be a bit of an understatement for this nifty number! John, an aircraft mechanic for American Eagle, has had a passion for old aircraft all his life, starting with the fleet of models he built as a kid. John soloed in a Citabria on his 16th birthday, had his license by the time he was 17, and went on to get a multitude of ratings shortly after that. When he began the Cindy Ann car project four years ago, he knew it would be aviation related. He had a backbone of a 1970 VW Beetle that he envisioned as the cockpit of a P40 Warhawk. He custom built the frame, interior, body, canopy and had Victory Girl, a custom nose art service, hand paint Cindy Ann to a panel he specially designed to fit just forward of the “cockpit.” The instrument panel includes an airspeed indicator, compass, slip and turn indicator, manifold pressure, tach, voltmeter, vacuum pressure, oil pressure, VW speedometer, and an eight-day clock. All gauges are functioning including Pitot heat, rudder that turns with steering wheel, and a two-position wing flap with 40-degree maximum deflection. Cindy Ann has a steel tube fuselage. The manufactures placard on the left rear fuselage says “Convoluted Vultee.” If you look up convoluted, the name makes sense!
John is very pleased with the results and so is everyone who gets to see this marvelous machine in action. Maximum speed is to be determined, still in the test flight stage as far as speed. She cruises nicely down the road with traffic. His lovely, patient wife, Cathy, has put up with the late nights in the garage, metal chips in the laundry and mutterings of John arguing with himself over the merits of a swept back versus a straight wing. John plans to take Cindy Ann on the road to local car shows, parades, and aviation events. The huge Texas VW Classic car show where Cindy Ann won her third place honor was held at The Hangar Hotel, located adjacent to the Gillespie County Airport in Fredericksburg, Texas. It is a unique 50 room hotel designed to mimic the look of a WWII airplane hangar, providing the perfect setting for a getaway weekend. The hotel also boasts an on-property bar, the Officer’s Club, designed for guests to relax and visit during the evening hours. Adjacent to the hotel, is the Airport Diner, a true to the era 1940s style diner, the Airport Conference Center, and the South Pacific Showroom. For more information, contact the Hangar Hotel at 830/997-9990 or visit www.hangarhotel.com.
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THIRTEEN YEARS FlyIt Simulators Inc. is celebrating the 13th year of FAA authorization of the Professional Helicopter Simulator allowing 7.5 hours to be logged towards VFR flight time. FlyIt Professional Helicopter Simulators have been used since 2001 for effective and safe hover training resulting in student pilots hovering real helicopters in one to two hours. Students doing all of their hover training in real helicopters can take 10 to 20 hours to learn to hover. There are benefits to both the student and operator. Students not only save money because they learn to hover in simulator instead of the real aircraft but also begin their training in a safe realistic environment. The operator benefits by having fewer hours and less maintenance on
their aircraft as well as having a profit generating business tool that will earn two to three times more net profit than the training aircraft. FlyIt Helicopter Simulators combine large FlyIt “Ground Reference Out the Window Views” with FlyIt Technology Advanced Flight Motion System to create a superior sense of motion compared to other FTD’s on the market. The FlyIt PHS accomplishes this while staying within the 150-millisecond transport delay, which is required by the FAA for part 61 and part 141 training operations to log the maximum simulator training credits. FlyIt helicopter simulators also incorporate a stick shaker that lets the
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emergency procedures. PHS simulators include a Jeppesen database with more than 25,000 airports. Each FlyIt Professional Helicopter Simulator comes with nine different flight models and the ability to change between a standard cyclic and the Robinson style T cyclic. The flight models included are R22, R44, R66, Schweizer 300, Enstrom 280FX, Bell 206, Bell 407, MD500, AS 350B2. All Vnumbers in each flight model match those in the Pilots Operating Handbook for each aircraft. For more information and price quotations, please contact FlyIt Simulators Inc. at 760/603-8200 or visit www.FlyIt.com
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HIGH SCHOOLS COMPETE By AOPA ePublishing Staff wo hundred Kentucky and Tennessee high school students traveled to the Lake Cumberland Regional Airport in Somerset, Ky., to participate in an annual wing design and flight challenge competition run by the Institute for Aerospace Education on May 17. AOPA Southern Regional Manager Bob Minter, board member of the Institute for Aerospace Education, served as a judge in the wing design competition. His role included interviewing the teams, each of which submitted a paper and discussed how their model aircraft’s
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wing design was selected, tested, and evaluated for technical, safety, and weight-bearing characteristics. Two teams from Conner High School in Hebron, Ky., took first and second place in the wing design competition. South Warren High School placed third. Taylor County High School finished first in the flight challenge, just ahead of Frankfort High School, with South Warren third. According to the Institute for Aerospace Education, teams were judged on the results of a written test, an aircraft recognition test, a preflight of a Cessna 150 (with anomalies preset by an FAA-licensed AMT), and flight-testing using a computer-based aircraft.
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Airport manager Kellie Baker hosted the event, which was sponsored by Stantec Consulting Engineers and The Society of American Military Engineers. It was organized in a collaborative effort with The University of Kentucky College of Engineering, NASA Kentucky, and the Institute for Aerospace Education. The complete results of the two events, along with the Institute for Aerospace Education’s Real World Design Competition, an industrial engineering challenge won by Frankfort High School, will determine the recipient of the IAE Aerospace Cup, which is “given annually to the high school in the IAE that exhibited the best performance over
(AOPA Photo) all events and programs,” said the organization. All of the awards will be presented June 19 at the Legacy of Flight Gala at the Aviation Museum of Kentucky, in Lexington.
AOPA FOUNDATION OFFERS FLIGHT TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation will award 11 scholarships in 2014 to help support outstanding student pilots. Ten of the scholarships will provide $5,000 each and an 11th scholarship will award $12,000 to student pilots pursuing an FAA sport, recreational, or private pilot certificate. Recipients will be chosen based on merit, including previous accomplishments, ability to set goals and a demonstrated commitment to flight training and general aviation. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, be at
least 16 years old, hold a current FAA student pilot certificate at the time of application, be a current and paid member of AOPA at both the time of application and when the scholarship is awarded, and not have completed the FAA practical test/check-ride at the time of application. Qualified candidates can submit applications online. Students will be required to complete a series of essay questions and save responses using their AOPA login. Once the application is completed, students will receive a link to share with two references of their choice.
They must receive two complete references before the application deadline. Once completed, a team of AOPA staff will review the applications The application and information on the scholarship program may be found by visiting: flighttraining.aopa.org/ftscholarship The application deadline is Aug. 22 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The scholarships will be awarded at the AOPA Homecoming Fly-In in Frederick, Md., on Oct. 4. Winners will be notified prior to the Homecoming Fly-In and need not be present to accept the award.
The AOPA Foundation Inc., a taxexempt charitable, educational, and scientific organization, educates the public on the value of general aviation. The Foundation’s mission is to improve aviation safety through the Air Safety Institute, preserve community airports and encourage learning to fly for career and personal benefit – all in the interest of ensuring the future of general aviation in America. Donations to the AOPA Foundation play a critical role in helping take on GA’s most challenging issues. For more information on the AOPA Foundation, visit www.AOPAFoundation.org
CIVIL AIR PATROL WWII MEMBERS’ GOLD MEDAL JOURNEY New Website Tells Their Stories and Describes Their Service Civil Air Patrol has launched a website, www.capgoldmedal.com that tells the story of its volunteer service during the early days of World War II. The website features members’ accounts of taking to the skies off the Atlantic and Gulf coasts to help prevent deadly German U-boat attacks against American shipping. Others recount their participation in numerous domestic missions to aid the war effort. Their legacy is outlined in words, videos, photos and graphics, spotlighting many of the heart-warming stories that led to the organization’s pending Congressional Gold Medal for its World War II service, which was scheduled for final approval in the U.S. House of Representatives in late May. These founding members of CAP came from all
walks of life, ranging from ordinary men and women in communities across the country to a noted Hollywood director and a world-famous pianist, a Munchkin from “The Wizard of Oz,” a sitting state governor, a storied Wall Street financier, a pioneering African-American female aviator, future Tuskegee Airmen and the founders of a major brewery and a famous doughnut chain. The Congressional Gold Medal will recognize CAP’s contributions during World War II, when CAP members used their own aircraft to conduct volunteer combat operations and other emergency wartime missions under hazardous conditions. CAP’s unique World War II story, which has been essentially untold until now, is reflective of the volunteer American spirit that has been a hallmark
of the nation since its founding days. Early in the war, after supply ships leaving American ports to support the Allied war effort began drawing deadly attacks off the East Coast, CAP pilots carried out anti-submarine missions. This was in addition to calling in the Navy and Coast Guard when they spotted German Uboats. Their vigilance helped discourage and eventually halt the U-boat attacks. Over 18 months, CAP anti-submarine coastal patrols flew more than 24 million miles, spotting 173 U-boats and attacking 57. They also escorted more than 5,600 convoys and reported 17 floating mines, 91 ships in distress and 363 survivors in the water. In addition, members towed targets for military pilots, carried out search and rescue missions, flew border patrols, pro-
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vided flight orientation for potential Army Air Corps recruits and conducted flight training for men, women and cadets. Until now, the role they played in establishing that legacy has been their only reward. The website also features new perspectives, in the form of a blog presenting fresh takes on various aspects of CAP’s World War II legacy. CAP will also post the latest developments as the vote for the Congressional Gold Medal draws near, including advance notification of events associated with this prestigious honor. Contact information for living World War II CAP veterans and family members of deceased veterans is available from CAP Public Affairs by calling 887/227-9142, extensions 250 or 251.
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MORE FIREFIGHTING AIR ASSETS NEEDED, VENTURA COUNTY GRAND JURY FINDS Note: This report contains a special attachment describing eight firefighting air assets: the Grumman S-2T, Lockheed P-2V, Bell Huey, Super Huey, Lockheed C-130, Lockheed C-130J, Bell 206 L-3 Long Ranger and UH-60 Blackhawk. Local residents can be proud of the actions and abilities of the Ventura County [California] Sheriff’s Department and the Ventura County Fire Department, which have shown “exceptional interagency cooperation from the top down,” writes the 2013–2014 Ventura County Grand Jury in its latest report. According to the report, posted at http://grandjury.countyofventura.org, this cooperation was especially evident during the Camarillo Springs Fire last May, which engulfed 24,251 acres over a three-day period and cost $11,754,000 to fight. Of that, $150,000 was paid by the Ventura County Fire Department. Titled “Firefighting Air Assets: The Camarillo Springs Fire,” the report also
points out that the fire might have been stopped sooner if at least one more county helicopter had been available at the time of the initial firefighting effort. Instead, two of the county’s four firefighting helicopters were grounded due to a lack of staff mechanics to keep all four in ready condition; another had to be reserved for searchand-rescue missions. This meant that the second helicopter to reach the scene was flown in from another county, arriving more than 45 minutes after a request for it was sent. By then, the fire had grown beyond the on-scene helicopters’ and ground crews’ abilities to contain it. Compounding the impacts of a mechanics shortage is the fact that the county’s current firefighting helicopters are between 39 and 45 years old, with a remaining useful lifespan of about 10 years. Parts are becoming scarce, and mechanics and pilots with experience with these aircraft are harder to find. The grand jury concluded that there is a need for additional local rescue and
firefighting helicopter capabilities. The jury therefore recommends that the Ventura County Board of Supervisors fund an additional pilot and at least one more helicopter mechanic, as well as one new helicopter dedicated to search and rescue. This would free the current rescue helicopter to be used for firefighting. Since the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department currently has a budget only for air firefighting operating expenses, the grand jury recommends that the Ventura County Board of Supervisors establish a capital expenditure fund, added to yearly, for the replacement of the legacy assets within the next 10 years or as replacement aircraft become available. Several agencies outside Ventura County share responsibility for firefighting, including the Southern California Geographic Area Coordination Center in Riverside, the California Air National Guard and the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho. This further impacts the county’s ability to respond to
all fires with all available resources. The Grand Jury found that failings in this wider system contributed to the growth of the Springs Fire and the ability to fight it properly from the air. The Ventura County Civil Grand Jury is a panel of 19 volunteer citizens, mandated by the Constitution of the State of California, to serve as “a voice of the people and a conscience of the community.”
ROBINSON R66 RECEIVES EASA CERTIFICATION On April 30, 2014, four years after initial FAA certification, the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued its type certificate for the Robinson R66
Turbine helicopter. Robinson is pleased to add EASA member states to the now
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more than 50 countries (including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Russia, South Africa, and the U.S.) that have certified the R66. EASA certification marks an important milestone for Robinson, as twothirds of the company’s sales have historically come from foreign customers. With certification finally in place, Robinson can deliver its current backlog of European orders and focus on strengthening its presence in the European market. Presently, there are sixteen R66 service centers, of which 13 are dealers approved in Europe. Currently priced at $839,000, Robinson designed the 5-place R66 to be a mid-size, low maintenance turbine helicopter that would perform as well or better than its competitors, but at a lower cost. To date, Robinson has delivered more than 500 R66s and estimates total fleet hours at over 160,000. In response to customer feedback, glass and touchscreen avionics were recently added to the R66’s options list. Founded in 1973, Robinson Helicopter Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters. For additional information, visit www.robinsonheli.com
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CESSNA CITATION LATITUDE ISSUED TYPE INSPECTION AUTHORIZATION BY FAA Cessna Aircraft Company announced at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) recent milestones in the certification program of the new Cessna Citation Latitude midsize business jet. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) certificate and the first production unit has joined the flight test program. The TIA for the Citation Latitude is a significant step toward certification as it allows Cessna to begin accumulating flight hours that will apply toward official certification. More than 60 flights and 130 hours have been flown in the Citation Latitude test program to date. In February, the Citation Latitude prototype flew for the first time and achieved full envelope performance for maximum speed (440 KTAS, 506 mph), Mach speed (0.80) and altitude (45,000 feet) in its third flight. Earlier this month, the first Citation Latitude production unit joined the test program and quickly verified full envelope performance. “All systems are performing as expected on the Citation Latitude prototype and first production aircraft, and we’re eager to continue the progress in this next stage of flight testing,” said Chris Hearne, vice president, Business Jets. “We have an aggressive certification program that is possible because the
The first flight of the Citation Latitude prototype. Citation Latitude uses proven Cessna technologies and mature systems, and our team has experience bringing new aircraft to the marketplace.” The wing of the second Citation Latitude production unit has been mated to the fuselage as the aircraft progresses down the assembly line in Wichita, Kan. The second production Latitude is expected to join the flight test program this summer; at the same time full assembly line flow begins. FAA type certification for the Citation Latitude is expected in the second quarter of 2015. Cessna engineers developed an allnew fuselage for the Citation Latitude, creating the most open, spacious, light and refined cabin environment in the
FIRST PRODUCTION CITATION CJ3+ ROLLS OFF MANUFACTURING LINE Cessna Aircraft Company celebrated the rollout of the first production unit of the Citation CJ3+ at the company’s manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kan. The new aircraft was first announced on March 20 of this year, and it is expected to receive Federal Aviation Administration certification during the second half of the year. “Today’s rollout occurred just two months after the announcement of the new CJ3+, showing our strength in investment and certification of new products,” said Chris Hearne, vice president, Jets. “We are eager to get the CJ3+ into the hands of customers later this year where they will benefit from the upgraded Garmin G3000 flight deck and incor-
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midsize category. The Latitude has the widest fuselage of any Citation jet, a flat cabin floor and six feet (1.83 meters) of cabin height. Cessna’s Clairity™ cabintechnology system ties into the Latitude’s advanced avionics center to provide connectivity and entertainment to each passenger through seat-mounted touch-
screen displays or personal electronic devices. The two-pilot Citation Latitude accommodates up to nine passengers, can reach a flight level of 43,000 feet (13,106 meters) in just 23 minutes and has a range of up to 2,500 nautical miles (4,630 kilometers). It is designed with a powerful new cabin cooling system, a pressurization system providing a 6,000-foot (1,829meter) cabin altitude at the aircraft’s maximum operating altitude of 45,000 feet (13,716 meters), an electronically-operated cabin door and Garmin G5000 avionics and auto-throttle capabilities. More than 6,600 Citations have been delivered to customers around the world since the first Cessna Citation business jet was put into service in 1972. Citations are the largest fleet of business jets in the world and have surpassed 30 million flight hours.
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Cols. Ralph Miller, Pacific Region deputy chief of staff for operations, and Warren Vest, former national finance officer, have been selected as the newest at-large members of the Civil Air Patrol Board of Governors. With his selection by the CAP Senior Advisory Group, Miller succeeded Lt. Col. Ned Lee of the Pacific Region as one of the BoG’s four at-large members. Vest will replace Brig. Gen. Richard Anderson, former national commander, when Anderson’s term expires Aug. 27. “These two gentlemen are excellent additions to the Board of Governors,” said retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John Speigel, who serves as BoG chairman. “Their service to CAP is impressive, and we are looking forward to working with them.” Miller served as Nevada Wing commander from November 2007 – October 2011. A CAP member since 1982, he previously served in both the Nevada and Michigan wings as safety officer, standardization/evaluation officer and director of operations. He is qualified as a CAP check pilot for both powered airplanes and gliders, mission check pilot, mission pilot and incident commander. He holds master ratings in standardization and evaluation, emergency services, operations, safety and finance and senior ratings in communications and information technology. Miller retired to Nevada in 1999 after a 30-year career in the automotive industry. He held executive positions at General Motors and Rockwell
International before becoming president of Modern Engineering and, later, MSX International. Since joining CAP in 1983, Vest has served as Maryland Wing director of operations; Virginia Wing director of operations, director of finance, chief of staff, vice commander and interim wing commander; Middle East Region vice commander, and served as national finance officer from September 2009 – October 2012. He was honored as CAP’s first National Finance Officer of the Year in 2007 for his role in creating the organization’s Wing Banker Program and implementing it for the Virginia Wing. The program ultimately led to CAP’s first ever unqualified audit opinion for fiscal year 2008. Vest was a mission pilot and incident commander for more than 20 years. He is a CAP command pilot and holds a commercial pilot certificate. He also holds master ratings in finance and flight operations. Vest co-founded and later served as president and CEO of an engineering services company – now part of General Dynamics – that was a U.S. Navy contractor specializing in underwater acoustics, shipboard sonar systems, ship noise and antisubmarine warfare, all fields of professional expertise for him. He is now vice president of Air Serv International Inc., a not-for-profit company providing humanitarian air transportation services.
First Production Citation CJ3+ Continued from Page 53 systems. The CJ3+ features the Garmin G3000 avionics suite, which includes turbulence detecting weather radar, TCAS II, advanced Terrain Awareness Warning Systems (TAWS), and the installation of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) capabilities. The addition of ADS-B capability makes the CJ3+ compliant with a significant aspect of announced Next Generation (NexGen) air traffic control requirements. The aircraft also features a wireless media server, Garmin integrated cockpit and cabin Iridium phone, and high-speed internet capabilities. With its range of up to 2,070 nauti-
cal miles, the CJ3+ can fly passengers nonstop from Washington, D.C., to Mexico City; from San Diego, Calif., to Juneau, Alaska; or from Lima, Peru, to São Paulo, Brazil. The CJ3+ is expected to receive single-pilot certification and has maximum seating capacity for nine passengers. Cessna’s Citation series of jets are the most popular line of business jets ever produced, with more than 6,600 jets that have been designed, manufactured and delivered to customers around the world. For more information on the CJ3+, visit Cessna.com.
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In memory of
EDDIE ANDREINI (Photos courtesy of Sagar Pathak)
By Annamarie Buonocore t is with great sadness that In Flight USA lost a beloved supporter and member of its family on Sunday, May 4. Civilian pilot, Eddie Andreini, 77, of Half Moon Bay, Calif., crashed at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, Calif. while performing an aerobatic stunt in his vintage plane during the Thunder Over Solano Airshow with more than a hundred spectators. The accident is still under investigation by the FAA and the NTSB. It was not clear exactly what went wrong. Born in San Gregorio, Calif., on March 28, 1937 to Italian immigrant parents, Angelo Andreini and Rosina (Guerra) Andreini, he was the younger of two children. The family worked on a ranch in San Gregorio. He later graduated from Half Moon Bay High School in 1955. He served in the army and worked as a general contractor with his brother, Angelo Andreini Jr. According to www.eddieandreini airshows.com, Eddie started flying an L-2 Taylorcraft while still in high school at the age of 16. He was a commercial instrument rated pilot and possessed an FAA aerobatic GroundLevel Waiver. Eddie had accumulated
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more than 6,000 hours of flight time in a variety of diversified aircraft, including P-51s, Yak 55s, Pitts Specials, and the Russian AN-2. Eddie had mastered Stearman performances to perfection. He was one of only a handful of pilots capable of extracting such a remarkable performance from the Stearman. His shows were an astonishing array of twisting and tumbling maneuvers of speeds from 0-200 mph. His fast-paced and colorful show was an exciting event that left audiences asking for more. Eddie and his wife, Linda Bertolacci, ran two local businesses in Half Moon Bay, Calif., and volunteered for many community efforts. Along with his wife, he is survived by his two sons, Ed Jr. and Mario. Eddie performed more than 1,000 airshows in his lifetime and was a veteran aerobatic pilot. In 2004, the International Council of Air Shows gave him its Sword of Excellence Award, the highest honor an air show pilot can receive. In 2013, Andreini was inducted into the ICAS Hall of Fame. He died doing what he loved, and he will be missed greatly by In Flight USA and the aviation community.
Blue Skies, Eddie
(Jay Richardson)
In Flight USA Celebrating 30 Years
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June 2014
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