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Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Pinehurst, NC: Festival d’Avion. POSTPONED TO 10/29-30 Q San Martin, CA: Spring Surplus Book & Model Sale (member discounts), 8 to 10:30 a.m., Wings of History Air Museum, (408) 3563407, wingsofhistory.org. Q Panama City FL: Tyndall AFB Gulf Coast Salute. CANCELED Q Jacksonville, FL: NAS JAX Air Show. CANCELED Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, markstar@garlic.com. Q Lakeland, FL: Sun ’n Fun Fly-In, Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, flysnf.org. Q Louisville KY: Thunder over Louisville. CANCELED Q Angleton, TX: LBX Annual Fly-In, Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport, (979) 849-5755. Q Titusville, FL: Space Coast Warbird AirShow, Space Coast Regional Airport, (321) 268-1941, valiantaircommand.com. Q Cocoa Beach, FL: Cocoa Beach Air Show, Drop Zone open 9 a.m., tickets (888) 612-4195, cocoabeachairshow.com. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., MontgomeryGibbs Field, (619) 301-2530. Q Tucson, AZ: Thunder & Lightning over Arizona. NEW DATE NOV. 6-7 Q Beaufort, SC: MCAS Beaufort Airshow. CANCELED Q Half Moon Bay, CA: Pacific Coast Dream Machines. CANCELED Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Abilene, TX: Big Country AirFest, Abilene Regional Airport, bigcountryairfest.org. Q Chino, CA: Planes of Fame Air Show, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chino Airport, (928) 634-1000, planesoffame.org. CHECK BEFORE ATTENDING Q Saint Joseph, MO: Sound of Speed Airshow, Rosecrans ANGB, (816) 919-2016, stjairshow.com. Q Corpus Christi, TX: Wings over South Texas, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Corpus Christi Bayfront, (361) 882-3242, bucdays.com. Q Paso Robles, CA: Estrella Warbirds Wings & Wheels, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Paso Robles Municipal Airport, (805) 238-9317, ewarbirds.org. Q Shreveport-Bossier City, LA: Defenders of Liberty Air Show & Open House, Barksdale AFB, barksdaleafbairshow.com. Q Fort Lauderdale, FL: Fort Lauderdale Air Show, Fort Lauderdale Beach, displays open 9 a.m., (321) 395-3110, fortlauderdaleairshow.com. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, markstar@garlic.com. Q Peru, IL: TBM Avenger Salute to Veterans, all day, IL Valley Regional Airport, (309) 657-1679, tbmavenger.com. Q Marietta, GA: Wings over Atlanta. CANCELED Q Melbourne, FL: The Great Florida Air Show, Orlando Melbourne Int’l. Airport, attendstar.com. Q Redlands, CA: Hangar 24 Craft Brewery AirFest, Redlands Municipal Airport, hangar24airfest.com. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., MontgomeryGibbs Field, (619) 301-2530. Q Hillsboro, OR: Oregon Int’l. Air Show at Hillsboro. CANCELED Q Dalhart, TX: Thunder over Dalhart Airshow, gates 10 a.m., Dalhart Municipal Airport, devildogsquadron.com. Q Atlanta, GA: Good Neighbor Day PDK Airshow, DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, pdkairshow.com. Q Atlanta, GA: Atlanta Air Show, gates 9 a.m., Falcon Field, Peachtree City, tickets (888) 612-4195, airshowatlanta. Q Colorado Springs, CO: USAFA Graduation, U.S. Air Force Academy. Q Valdez, AK: May Day Fly-In & Air Show, gates 7 a.m., Valdez Pioneer Field, (907) 835-8244, valdezflyin.com. Q San Marcos, TX: Go Wheels Up! San Marcos Regional Airport, gowheelsup.live. Q Latrobe, PA: Westmoreland County Air Show, gates 7:30 a.m., Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, (724) 539-8100, palmerairport.com. Q Miami Beach, FL: Hyundai Air & Sea Show, South Beach, usasalute.com. Q Atlanta, GA: Atlanta Air Show, Falcon Field, (321) 395-3110, airshowatlanta.com. Q Hatfield, MA: 350th Anniversary Parade/Fly-By, 1 p.m., hatfield350.com. Q Wantagh, NY: Bethpage Air Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jones Beach State Park, bethpageairshow.com.
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Flight instructors and students at Mike Smith Aviation. Eventually, I had my commercial certificate, instrument rating, CFI and the Australian equivalent to an A&P IA. But we had a bit of a downturn in general aviation in Australia in 1992, and I needed to look for work outside of flying. I saw a job advertised with the Australian equivalent to the FAA; they were looking for someone who was a commercial pilot, flight instructor or an A&P equivalent. I had both and I got the job. I started with the Safety Promotion
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things, like establishing an environment unit at the Sydney Airport… and little things along the way, like that. IF USA:That doesn’t sound like “little things,” but very impressive work. MS: When I got the job as the assistant administrator, we were just starting to think about how we could improve aviation safety. It seemed we had done everything we were able to do on the airplane side and on the individual side. Then one of our managers talked to me about the Piper Alpha accident in the North Sea, and introduced me to Professor James Reason. At the time, safety management systems were being introduced in the oil and gas industry. I thought, let’s do that for aviation. So, with the help of Professor Reason, and others, I basically started safety management systems for aviation in Australia. IF USA: That’s remarkable. Where did that lead you? MS: Some of my colleagues from Transport Canada came to visit. They were very interested in the safety management systems we had documented for our aviation industry, and they asked me to come to Canada and present the aviation safety management system. I went to Calgary and Continued on Page 9
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NEWS FAA Awards $627.7 Million in Airport Improvement Grants..................8 TSA to Hire More Than 6,000 Airport Security Officers........................17 Make-A-Pilot Offers Two $5,000 Scholarships Each Month Interview by Annamaire Buonocore ......................................................19 Aviation Groups Ask For FAA Clarification on Flight Training ..........19 EAA Begins “Project 21” Museum Expansion ......................................24 Aero Friedrichshafen Postponed to April 2022 ....................................28 ATP Flight School Begins Taking Delivery of 25 Archers ....................33 Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systmes Celebrates 40 Years ........................44 AIM Trade School Brings Up Next Gen Aviation Mechanics ..............46 In Flight USA Website Adds AeroSearcher Search Engine................47 Charging Up for Spring with Aircraft Spruce........................................ 49
Editorial: Hello Fellow Martians By Ed Downs ..................................................................6
Editorial: Everybody In! By Mark Baker, AOPA ......................................................8
Drones and Remote ID: What to do to Comply By Schott Schwarz ........................................................10
First-Class Aviator Reflects on Her Storied Career By Annette Crawford, 37th Training Wing Public Affairs ......12
Archer Aviation: A Step Toward A Sustainable Fast-Travel Future By Annamarie Buonocore ..............................................13
BizAvJets USA Chronicles Challenges & Triumphs During Covid By Mark Rhodes ............................................................38
Flying With Faber: An Impressive (and Safe) Place to Visit By Stuart J. Faber ........................................................29 Homebuilder’s Workshop: Sun ‘n Fun 2021: This Year They Rhyme… By Ed Wischmeyer ..................................................................34
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s a former Lockheed flight ops guy, let me make it clear that Area 51 does not exist (let’s just call it Groom Dry Lake) and aliens are not green. But it can be held that Martians do exist and are living amongst us. I consider myself one of those lucky enough to have visited Mars, at least in a digital format. As a lifelong “space geek,” this writer took NASA up on it’s offer to allow civilians to hitch a digital ride on the Perseverance Rover when launched on July 30, 2020. Yep, one could have their name listed digitally on a chip that would travel with the rover to Mars, complete with a departure time and boarding pass… for real! Really very cool! Of course, I invited my wife to join me and even gave my brother, a FAA DPE, the opportunity to participate. It was the Downs family version of a “family outing.” I did receive a note from my brother, which simply said, “I sent my wife to Mars for her birthday.” Perhaps he had best practice his editorial skills? Why the trip? For one thing, it is a great diet plan, as those of us who bulk out in the 180-pound range on planet Earth would come in at about 68 pounds on Mars … eat your heart out, TV diet spokesperson! Second, a Martian year is just about twice as long as an earth year. This means a person hitting the big 80birthday on Earth is only 40 years old on Mars. A lot of benefits, eh? But there are some down sides. Depending on your location and the season, evening temps can get down to around minus 130 degrees F, significantly worse than a cold day at the North Pole. Bring your longies. And then there is this thing about breathing. Here on the Blue Planet, our atmosphere contains about 78 percent nitrogen and 21 percent oxygen and weighs in at about 14.7 pounds per square inch at sea level. That weight is important, because the oxygen needs to force its way through the walls (osmosis) of our lungs to get into our blood stream. The Martian atmosphere is comprised of about 95 percent carbon dioxide with only about .16 percent oxygen. Weighing in at just .095 pounds per square inch at the Martian surface (no sea to be level with), the Martian atmosphere is a tad hostile to humanoids and equally hostile to anything that wishes to fly in this rarified environment. The bottom line is that the Martian atmosphere at the surface is about equivalent to the Earth’s atmosphere at about 98,000 feet. Sounds like the negatives outweigh the positives. Maybe a digital trip is the best bet, at least
In this photo taken on Oct. 1, 2019, the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover and the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter (between left and center rover wheels) have just completed a multiweek evaluation under Mars-like conditions inside a 25-foot-wide, 85-foottall (8-meter-by-26-meter) vacuum chamber at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. It marks the first time that Ingenuity was deployed in a flight-like manner from the belly of Perseverance, utilizing all the actuators (motors) and pyrotechnics that were required to release the rotorcraft from the rover’s belly and place it safely on the surface of Mars, all in preparation for last month's landing and flight. (NASA/JPL-Caltech)
for us mere mortals. But then the big brains at NASA looked at this hostile environment and said, “I know, let’s build a helicopter that can fly on Mars, strap it to a Martian rover, blast the rover into space, spend almost a year traveling, survive the famed seven minutes of terror in which more than100 things must work in perfect sequence, land safely, deploy the helicopter, keep it alive, arrange communications between the helicopter, the rover, a Mars orbiter and Earth… and go flying.” So, they did! Enter the remarkable Martian helicopter, Ingenuity, a character that could well have come from “Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Galaxy.” Nestled up in the belly of rover Perseverance, the helicopter Ingenuity nestled its 48-inch rotors into the underside of the rover, folded up its legs and hid beneath a protective cover for the long trip. Indeed, a hitchhiker! Protected and supported by systems belonging to Perseverance during the almost year-long trip, and the Rover’s heat shield, retro rockets, parachutes, more retro rockets and a final blast of landing declaration rockets, the little helicopter was totally dependent upon its host, Perseverance, for the entire ride to Mars. Just days after landing, Perseverance delivered its hitchhiker to the surface, first dropping the protective covering, then selecting a suitable take-off and landing zone (now named Wright Continued on Page 7
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Continued from Page 6 Brothers Field) before carefully lowering Ingenuity to the Martian surface, allowing the spindly landing gear to deploy. Almost like having laid an egg, Perseverance pulled away, leaving Ingenuity to power up and become an independent entity. No longer a hitchhiker, the mouse of a machine (4 pounds earth weight, 1.5 pounds Mars weight) had become a giant of technology. This tiny helicopter would now be challenged by a first flight that would set humankind on a path never before taken. This writer has experienced many first flights, taught classes in first-flight planning and trained pilots to conduct first flights. There was no way this old test pilot was going to let Ingenuity make its first flight without me watching from the ground. NASA has made this easy to do, with excellent web coverage, much of which is interactive, to be used in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programs. In tracking the NASA pre-flight prep for first flight, this writer was astonished by how the procedural steps taken by the NASA JPL team matched up with FAA Advisory Circular 90-89B Amateur-Built Aircraft and Ultralight Flight Testing Handbook. Several test flight dates were set, with live coverage planned. But true to good test flight practices, cancellations took place due to weather and reprogramming needs. It must be remembered; Ingenuity is not a toy purchased at a local tech store with a joystick and interface to your smart phone. Ingenuity is completely autonomous, meaning a set of instructions is sent to Ingenuity, via a complex data link involving Earth transmit/reception centers, a Martian orbiter, the rover Perseverance and then to the Ingenuity. While these instructions provide Ingenuity with all the data required, Ingenuity must literally “internalize” these instructions so that its own magnetometers, accelerometers, and stabilization system agree that the instructions can be carried out. All of this must consider the position of Earth’s communications antennas (remember, the Earth rotates) and the location of the Martian orbiter in relation to Perseverance… shucks, nothing to it! Faced with a very challenging “density altitude” problem (the X-15 rocket plane needed to fly at speeds of more than 3,000 mph to stay airborne at altitude of 100,000 feet), Ingenuity was going to try the same feat by spinning its 48-inch rotors at 2,500 rpm. Several rotor test runs were made along with software updates. The big day came on April 19, at 7:35 UTC, or 2:35 in the morning where this
www.inflightusa.com space geek lives. Having tuned into NASA TV an hour earlier, this hitchhiker (remember, I have a boarding pass!) watched as an exceptionally talented JPL team methodically went through one check after another before giving the command to fly. At that point, Ingenuity was on its own, with no means to communicate a problem back to Mission Control if something when wrong. There was a long (about 15 minutes) time delay for Ingenuity to get the take off clearance (no problem, nobody else in the pattern) and then “go solo.” Success of the first flight would take another 15-plus minutes to reach Mission Control, at first in data stream, bit by bit, and then as a printed graph that connected the bits of data together. Ingenuity had flown and reported it was in “nominal” condition (NASA talk for a throw your hat in the air celebration) and waiting for its next command. The little helicopter that could … did! At this writing, there have been a total of three flights, as this engineering prototype gathers valuable information which will lead to the development of more advanced extra-terrestrial flying vehicles. With a limited expected life span, maximum altitude will probably stay within 15 feet of the surface and have a max round trip range of about 1,800 feet. Max lateral speed has been just under 5 mph. With only 90 seconds of “electric fuel,” cross-country flights will be limited. But then again, the first Wright Flyer was not exactly a machine you would load the family into and head for a mountain retreat. Aerial observations change how we live on Earth and will most certainly change the way we explore our neighbors in the solar system. It is hard to imagine any future rover being sent to Mars without the aid of aerial surveillance. But is Mars the only target for aerial observations? We now know that of our solar system’s nine planets (I will NOT give up on Pluto), seven have significant atmospheres, so much so that you can watch the weather of several planets with amateur telescopes. And don’t forget, of the 171 moons in our solar system (so far), ten are known to have atmospheres with some believed to have liquid water (we may get green aliens yet!). The first terrestrial flight (that would be the Wright Brothers) was viewed with great interest, but much skepticism at first, merely another “toy” of the Industrial Revolution. It is now extraterrestrial flight’s turn to challenge the skeptics and fascinate space enthusiasts, realizing that it is not “a toy of technology,” but the next step in exploring the mysteries of life. Good luck and long life, little Ingenuity, allow us to all learn from the hard work and soul placed into your circuits by the great JPL team that now serves as Martian ATC.
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ne of the happiest days of my life was the one on which I became an owner of a $4,500 Cessna 150 with a friend back in my college days. I remember that feeling like it was yesterday. Since then, I’ve become somewhat of an aircraft fanatic and have had the chance to fly everything from historic World War II aircraft and unique warbirds to high-speed business jets. But of all the aircraft that have come and gone in my life, my old Piper Super Cub will always be my favorite. I bought the Super Cub from the original owner and have since put thousands of hours on the tachometer. Turns out, my Super Cub is a hot commodity in the current state of our industry, and that’s great news for GA. You would think sales would halt during a global pandemic, but that hasn’t exactly been the case. Although sales of new turbine and larger aircraft fell in the past year, sales of new piston aircraft held their own in 2020. Sales of used airplanes are up, and values for used aircraft are up significantly. In the past few months, AOPA’s Pilot Information Center has fielded hundreds of calls from members
interested in buying aircraft. It’s all part of the recreational boom. Sales in activities such as boating and camping have spiked amid COVID-19. The combination of free time, built-in social distancing, and a more flexible work schedule provided ample room for outdoor activities. Sales of boats and marine products and services leaped to a 13-year high in 2020 to $47 billion – increasing 9 percent from the year prior, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. Sales of recreational vehicles are also trending up with manufacturers anticipating a surge in shipments in 2021 at around 507,000 units – that’s a 19.5percent increase from 2020, according to the RV Industry Association. As for GA? Our numbers are holding strong through this recreational boom. In fact, we’ve seen increased flight hours, fuel sales, and on some days, more Cessna 172s in the air than Boeing 737s. More leisure time left many itching for new activities, including reaching for their pilot certificates and filling up flight schools. With the growth of consumer interest in recreational activities, 2021 is proving to be a seller’s market. Many who are diving into these recreational activities are also first-time buyers – a great oppor-
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced it will award more than $627.7 million in infrastructure and safety projects through the FY2021 Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “Airports serve as a lifeline for communities across the nation,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. “Modernizing our infrastructure in a way that creates jobs, ensures safety, combats climate change, and fosters equity is a top priority for the Biden-Harris Administration. These Airport Improvement grants will help airports across the country better serve their communities.” AIP projects promote safety, efficiency, environmental stewardship, infrastructure, and security at the nation’s airports. This recent grant announcement includes 449 grants to 390 airports in 39 states, Puerto Rico and the Federated States of Micronesia. “These grants are an investment in safety and continued innovation,” said FAAAdministrator Steve Dickson. “Every
airport in every community plays a vital role in our air transportation system.” Examples of projects receiving grants include: Newtok Airport in Newtok, Alaska, more than $21.1 million – For construction of a new replacement airport in Newtok, Alaska. The project is critical to the airport and to the village of Newtok, which is home to an Alaska Native community of 374 residents. The airport and the community will relocate to higher ground because the ground surrounding the airport and village is eroding. The residents depend solely on aviation to transport people, goods, mail, medicine and other essential services. The replacement airport project and the relocation of village residents is scheduled for completion in 2023. Willow Run, Detroit, Michigan, more than $15.8 million – For shifting and reconfiguring the existing runway. This project will create jobs and continue to improve the safety and efficiency of the airport, which is important for cargo companies that support the auto industry.
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tunity for us to draw more interest to aviation. The climate is changing – much of it having to do with the convenience of GA for both fun and business. With 5,000 public-use airports scattered across the nation, GA allows easy access to many destinations not easily reached via the airlines. The success of charter companies shouldn’t be discounted as many consumers are still wary of boarding commercial airliners. Many of us learned long ago about the joy and freedom that come with GA flying. The past year taught us that we can safely continue to fly and do what we love without compromising our health or the health of others. All these factors have contributed to the demand we are seeing today. As a longtime aircraft owner, I know how frustrating it can be to research the perfect aircraft for your individual needs – factoring in cost and specs, and coming up with contradictory answers from multiple sources. That hassle led AOPA to launch our Aircraft Guide (aopa.org/aircraftguide), which spotlights new aircraft ranging from single-engine pistons and twins to turbines and rotorcraft. The guide includes model overviews, specifications, performance, and limiting and recommended airspeeds. Potential buyers can find links to AOPA articles and pilot reports for each
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aircraft, as well as the Vref aircraft valuation service to determine the value of your trade-in or the value of older models of listed aircraft. The site also features the popular AOPA loan calculator. I encourage our members to take advantage of this new resource. And if you’re up for it, please join us at our inaugural AOPA Aviator Showcase events on Aug. 27 in Manassas, Virginia, and Oct. 1 in Fort Worth, Texas. These events will be the perfect opportunity for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to connect with the industry’s leading experts during a high-quality in-person buying experience. The AOPA Aviator Showcases will be smaller, more intimate experiences than our typical fly-ins. The events will feature exhibits, displays, and educational content related to aircraft ownership and operations. Be sure to register online (aopa.org/aviatorshowcase). What won’t change with our events is the passion we have to interact with members and the GA community. Frankly, I didn’t quite anticipate the recent surge we’ve seen among our industry, but I am optimistic that this trend will continue. I hope you all are taking advantage of all the skies have to offer and, as always, AOPA is here to help.
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Salt Lake City International, Utah, more than $19.7 million – For constructing an apron and taxi lanes as part of a large scale, multi-year terminal redevelopment program. Including this grant, approximately $95 million in AIP funds have been spent on the project. The project has supported thousands of jobs since it began in 2014. This funding will help the airport become more green and sustainable – the expectation is that SLC will attain LEED Gold Certification upon completion of the project. Sawyer International, Gwinn, Michigan, more than $4.6 million – To construct, improve, and rehabilitate the expanded hangar building. This grant is provided under the Military Airport Program, which provides grant funding to assist in transforming prior military airports and facilities for public use. This project will create jobs and help to ensure the sustainability of regional airline service for the local community. Rafael Hernandez Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, more than $19.5
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Continued from Page 8 million – For reconstruction of Runway 08/26. This project is critical because poor pavement conditions have reduced the payload capacity of aircraft using the runway by 25 percent. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2025. Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional, Gunnison, Colorado, more than $1 million – To expand and improve the terminal to
allow the airport to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Historically, the AIP grant program receives approximately $3.2 billion in Congressional funding each year. The FAA will award more than 1,500 grants this year. A complete listing of grants (PDF) and an interactive map of airport recipients is maintained on the FAA website, faa.gov.
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Duchess that I had in Australia. It was Kimberly’s idea to bring it over here. So I had a friend of mine fly it over. That was in 2015. We’d become a big part of the community at our local airport and began to notice trainee pilots having trouble passing their written tests, or having trouble passing their check rides. We could see there was a need. So Kimberly started a ground school. We really care about making more pilots. We really care about making good pilots. So we started a flight school. I had my Australian certificates but needed to get the FAA equivalents, so I went to a flight school in the Sacramento area. I’d get there and I would have to untie the airplane, and take the covers off, and put oil in it, and clean it. I thought I’m the one paying $400 an hour, I’m the customer. The standard for customer service was non-existent. It became so clear that a customer centric flight school would offer a unique experience to prospective pilots. Learning to fly is a big investment. Why not make it as pleasant an experience as possible? We have a nice fleet of training aircraft: four 172s including a 2021 Skyhawk with G1000 NXi, that’s Cessna’s Top Hawk, we also have a Cessna 150 and a Skycatcher that also works for Sport Pilot applicants. We do a lot of multi engine training, so we have two Beechcraft Duchesses. Redundancy! But it’s really not about the airplanes, it’s about the Continued on Page 18
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am sure that most readers of In Flight USA are aware that there have been incidents involving drones being flown dangerously close to manned aircraft, colliding with manned aircraft, or being flown over fire-fighting operations, putting fire-fighting aircraft crews at risk. Although most drone-pilots fly their aircraft responsibly, it only takes one irresponsible act to cause a tragedy. Accordingly, the Federal Aviation Administration has finalized a new rule, known as Remote ID, requiring most drones, while in flight, to broadcast their identity (via serial number or a session ID number), speed, location, take-off point, and altitude, as well as the location of the control station (in most cases, this means the location of the person operating the controller). The idea, of course, is to enable FAA personnel and/or local law enforcement officials to locate the operator of a drone that is suspected of being flown in an unsafe or illegal manner. The FAA’s Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) rules apply to all small, unmanned aircraft; not just to the multi-rotor craft that most people think of as “drones.” Radio-controlled (R/C) model airplanes and helicopters are drones/small, unmanned aircraft in the eyes of the FAA. Therefore, the new Remote ID requirement may impact the pilots of fixed-wing radio-controlled model aircraft and helicopters. Any small, unmanned aircraft that is
required to be registered will have to comply with the new Remote ID rule. This begs two questions. Which small, unmanned aircraft must be registered? And, how, exactly, are SUAS operators expected to comply with the Remote ID rule? Small, unmanned aircraft that weigh 0.55 pounds or greater (but not greater than 55 pounds – at that point, the aircraft is not a “small, unmanned aircraft” in the eyes of the FAA), and which are flown for recreational purposes must be registered. All small, unmanned aircraft that are used for commercial purposes, even if they weigh less the 0.55 pounds must be registered. In other words; small, unmanned aircraft weighing less than 0.55 pounds and which are being flown for recreational purposes will not have to comply with the Remote ID requirement. On the other hand, any small, unmanned aircraft being used for commercial purposes will have to comply with the Remote ID rule. There are three ways in which pilots of small, unmanned aircraft will be able to comply with the new requirement: 1. Operate a “Standard Remote ID Drone.” These will be drones/small, unmanned aircraft that are built with the Remote ID transmitting equipment installed at the factory. 2. Attach a Remote ID module to the small, unmanned aircraft. The FAA expects that these modules will cost between $20 and $50. This method of compliance should ensure that the current generation of drones, as well as scratchContinued on Page 11
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Conitnued from Page 10 built models will be able to be flown in compliance with the new rule. In both above cases, Remote ID transmissions will be made via Blue Tooth or WiFi links (not ADS-B), which will be accessible to authorities. The general public will not be able to obtain the pilot’s personal information but may be able to determine the pilot’s physical location while conducting a flight. This last point may cause some concern, but let’s face it; people can usually figure out where the drone pilot is located under the current system, anyway, just by looking around. 3. Fly from an FAA- Recognized Identification Area (FRIA). Small, unmanned aircraft flying from these areas will not have to be equipped with Remote ID equipment. However, only community-based organizations and educational institutions will be able to apply to have their flying areas deemed FRIA’s. This probably means that many local model-aircraft clubs that are affiliated with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) will be able to operate their flying-fields as FRIA’s. Currently, there are no Standard Remote-ID drones or Remote ID modules on the market. However, SUAS
operators will not be expected to comply with the Remote ID rule until September 2023. Manufacturers will be expected to comply prior to that time, and the compliant aircraft, as well as Remote ID modules will likely be on the market by then. As for FRIA’s, the FAA will begin taking applications in September 2022. So, if R/C pilots are wondering if their local flying field will qualify as a FRIA, the answer will not come for quite some time. This should not cause much anxiety, as models being flown for recreation will either fall below the weight threshold, or they will simply need a Remote ID module in order to be flown in a non-FRIA area. Overall, the Remote ID requirement does not appear to be that onerous. Further, we should be grateful that, due to the number of negative comments it received, the FAA scrapped (for now, at least) one idea that was part of the original Notice of Proposed Rule Making: drones in flight would have been required to transmit their data over an internet connection to a third-party network. Effectively, this would have meant being allowed to fly only where there is internet access. Flying in remote areas (which I and many others do) would have been severely restricted.
In my opinion, we can all rest a little easier knowing that the Remote ID will not automatically render current drones and small, unmanned aircraft legally unflyable. *For more information on Remote ID, and other SUAS-related matters, go to the FAA’s website: https://www.faa .gov/uas/.
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37th Training Wing Public Affairs athy La Sauce didn’t blaze trails during her 20-year Air Force career. She scorched them. She joined the Air Force in 1972, after receiving one of only two Officer Training School slots for the Long Island, New York area. “When I graduated from college, I wanted my life to matter so I looked at joining the Air Force,” La Sauce said. “Fortunately, the Air Force had just increased the number of women that would be allowed to serve, and it opened up some of the nontraditional career fields.” Her next stop was Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois, where she became part of the first maintenance officer class to include women. “I spent seven months learning about all the systems of an aircraft – engines, hydraulics, electronics, aerodynamics – and I loved it!” La Sauce said. Supervising maintenance personnel and coordinating the recovery, repair and launch of C-141 Starlifters, C-5 Galaxies and WC-130 Hercules “Typhoon Chasers” was a great life. She may well have gone on to complete her career in aircraft maintenance were it not for the Air Force announcing a groundbreaking test program. So it was her next “first” that set the course for history – graduating in 1977 as a member of the first Undergraduate Pilot Training class to include women. “When I learned that they were going to open up flying to women, I was excited about the possibility of the opportunity to learn to fly,” she said. “My technical knowledge and my reputation in maintenance was undoubtedly the reason I was selected to be in the first class.” La Sauce said she found pilot training to be “extremely demanding but yet thrilling.” While many Americans were celebrating the huge step in equal rights for women, not everyone was on board with the changes. “Some of our flight commanders didn’t want us there,” she said. “And some of them even said, ‘Well, if I had my way, none of you would graduate’.” Despite the negativity, La Sauce didn’t let it stop her from achieving her goals. She thought of what it would mean if she didn’t succeed. “I realized that opportunities for women in the Air Force might have been limited,” she said. “They might not have
Capt. Kathy La Sauce is shown in her Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 7708 graduation photo. In October 2020, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force debuted an exhibit dedicated to the 10 women of UPT Class 77-08, the UPT class that included women. (Courtesy Kathy La Sauce/ USAF) opened up and removed the combat exclusion laws, so women wouldn’t be flying fighter aircraft, women wouldn’t be flying combat missions, nor be test pilots or astronauts. “We were considered a test program – a test program because there were political and military leaders who did not want us to succeed,” La Sauce said. “I knew that my success as a pilot and my career progression was extremely important to future generations of women who would follow after me.” She trained on T-37 and T-38 Talon aircraft during UPT, and chose to fly the C-141 cargo aircraft after graduating, giving her the ability to fly around the world. While stationed at Norton AFB, California, she achieved three more “firsts” – first woman to be a C-141 aircraft commander, instructor pilot and flight examiner pilot. She was then selected as the first female pilot to fly in the 89th Airlift Wing at Andrews AFB, Maryland. She flew the VC-135 Stratolifter and upgraded to aircraft commander. After a staff tour at the Pentagon, she returned to Andrews AFB, where she became the first woman to command an aerial port squadron – one that supported the president of the United States. La Sauce considers commanding the aerial port squadron her most memorable Continued on Page 14
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ntroduction: Every once in a while, we come across an aviation company that is truly future-minded and passionate about the issues of today and tomorrow. Archer Aviation of Palo Alto, Calif. is one of these companies. Archer Aviation is creating an electric aircraft that will not produce carbon emissions. The aircraft will relieve the congestion in major cities, starting with the City of Los Angeles. Below, are some questions we asked Archer. For more information, visit www.archer.com. In Flight USA: When did Archer start? Archer Aviation: Archer Aviation was founded in 2018 by Brett Adcock and Adam Goldstein. On the back of 20 years of advancements in electric power systems, our team has built an affordable, safe, and low-noise eVTOL aircraft. These aircraft take off vertically like a helicopter, fly forward like an airplane, and are 100 percent electric. IF USA: Describe your aircraft... Is it manned or unmanned? AA: Our aircraft is currently preparing for its official unveil this year, so stay posted for the full details of the aircraft then. As for manned vs. unmanned, while the aircraft will have fully autonomous capabilities, we are planning to have it be piloted at launch. IF USA: Is it 100 percent electric? Does it have to charge? AA: Yes, the aircraft is 100 percent electric and runs on a battery pack that provides the vehicle a range of 60 miles (based on travel at speeds of 150 mph) before it needs to be charged. IF USA: Describe your partnership with the City of Los Angeles. AA: Archer’s partnership with the City of Los Angeles will work to address some of Southern California’s mobility challenges, offering people a new option to travel in and around dense cities in a fast, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. Urban Movement Labs and the City of Los Angeles plan to collaborate to develop the design and access of “vertiports,” a new piece of L.A.’s transportation network where people can access urban air mobility aircraft. IF USA: What is Urban Movement Labs? AA: Urban Movement Labs is a dynamic collaboration between local government and mobility innovators, all
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May 2021 ing the amount of regular maintenance needed, not to mention of course the impact on emissions and sustainability. IF USA: What are your goals for the future? AA: Archer is looking to usher in a new era of sustainable urban air transportation. Fully battery-powered, Archer is on a mission to tackle the major issues plaguing cities, from exces – and create the multimodal transportation networks of the future all at the cost of an Uber-X. We truly believe we have the ability to build one of the most significant businesses in the world and more importantly help drive the world towards a zero-emissions future. IF USA: Thank you!
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Continued from Page 12 assignment. “While I was there, there was President Mitterand and Gorbachev and Margaret Thatcher … an exciting time,” she said. “It was an assignment for me to make a bigger difference.” She made some changes during her time at Andrews AFB, and while they may seem small, they showed La Sauce paid attention to the needs not only of the distinguished visitors, but her Airmen as well. One of the changes was adding items to the supply list specifically for women. Even though there were many Congresswomen who came through as passengers, there wasn’t a single item on either the aircraft or in the DV lounge that could accommodate their needs. She also obtained funding to replace a 25-year-old pallet scale with a digital one. “I could make a difference in cutting out a lot of the unnecessary regulations, and letting the young people give me their ideas on how they would like to do things better,” La Sauce said. “My personality was just right for that squadron.” She added while some of the senior noncommissioned officers initially didn’t want to work for a woman commander, it didn’t take them long to acknowledge she was the best commander they had ever worked for. “It was a storybook ending to a perfect career,” she said. La Sauce was interviewed by the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in October 2020, after the museum debuted
an exhibit dedicated to the 10 women of UPT Class 77-08. They were also inducted into the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame in 2016. “I’m extremely pleased and honored that our role in history is finally being told,” La Sauce said. “America knows about the women who flew in World War II, and they know about the women fighter pilots, but I’m afraid history has sort of lost any of the stories of my class, my generation.” When viewing the museum exhibit, she hopes people realize “equality for women took time.” “Only recently have I taken the time to look back and reflect on my life, career and accomplishments,” La Sauce said. “I realized I was a part of aviation history. I had a fascinating and fulfilling career!” Editorial Note: In addition to conversations with La Sauce, some information for this article was taken from an interview done by Annette Crawford for the Spring 2020 edition of Daedalus Flyer, the official magazine of the Daedalians: www.daedalians .org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020spring-Flyer_web.pdf. Information was also sourced from an interview with the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in October 2020: www.nationalmuseum .af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/FactSheets/Display/Article/2383446/women-inthe-air-force-displays-in-cold-war-gallery/. For more information about the Air Force, visit www.af.mil.
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The Transportation Security Adminstration (TSA) is launching more than 6,000 Transportation Security Officer (TSO) positions by summer 2021. “TSOs are a critical first line defense in securing our nation’s commercial air transportation system,” said Melanie Harvey, acting Executive Assistant Administrator for TSA’s Security Operations. “Each day, our officers screen hundreds of thousands of airline travelers ensuring they arrive at their destinations safely. We expect to screen a higher number of travelers regularly by the summer months and will need additional officers to support our critical mission.” Based on anticipated seasonal travel trends in the months ahead and the progress of COVID-19 vaccinations for the general public, TSA has launched national efforts to recruit new employees in support of screening operations at approximately 430 airports nationwide.
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Targeted recruitment, virtual job fairs, and opportunities in dozens of cities have already been announced for individuals seeking part-time and full-time opportunities. Benefits include access to medical coverage, vacation and sick leave, and retirement plans. TSA is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including military veterans and persons with disabilities. TSA seeks those who want to take the initial step into a rewarding federal career and support TSA’s critical mission of protecting our nation’s transportation systems. A “Day in the Life of a TSO” video is available to learn more about TSA’s mission essential security screening position. (View at www.tsa.gov/ videos/day-life-christopher-cotton-0) To view open positions for TSOs around the country, visit TSA.gov/TSO.
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“He seemed like a nice guy. When I found out he was in the military and stranded, it just felt like the right thing to do.” This was the thought of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) Supervisory TSA Officer David Stoulig when a passenger approached him, asking for the best way to Gulfport, Mississippi. “I was standing on the curb on break, and this guy just started to talk to me,” said Stoulig. “I thought he just needed directions.” But when Stoulig explained the passenger’s options – rideshare, car rental or Uber – he could tell the answer didn’t go over very well. Seeing the passenger was clearly upset, Stoulig asked, “Are you okay?” That’s when the U.S. Air Force airman explained his predicament. His flight arrived in New Orleans late, and he missed his ride to his final destination – Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi – more than 100 miles away. That was only part of the problem. His checked bags didn’t arrive with him at MSY, and the airline didn’t indicate when the luggage would arrive. Another military shuttle was available,
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Cover Story: Mike Smith Aviation Continued from Page 9 experience. Our customers come back time and again because they have a great experience. IF USA: How about aircraft rental? MS: Certainly we offer aircraft rental. We have made a community in which pilots can come and fly our aircraft. We offer coffee, pilot chat, flight instructors on site. There’s a whole world of aviation just inside our doors. Our customers want to be sup-
ported after they’ve achieved their initial goal of earning their pilot certificate. IF USA: I know you have a virtual ground school. Is it usually in-person preCovid? MS: The ground school is a really important part of what we do. It was in person pre Covid but is now virtual. The unique thing about our ground school is that it is open to all students and pilots, not just our students, and it’s free.
IF USA: Wow! That’s great. I have spent a lot of money on ground school. MS: Yes, some people can, but it discourages them from getting more training. So when we open the doors, make ground school easy and accessible, we find a lot of experienced pilots coming in, as well as a lot of people who have never flown. IF USA: Are you the only flight school here at the Napa Airport? MS: Yes
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IF USA: What made you choose Napa? MS: We started our school at Rancho Murieta, near Sacramento. But we were looking to expand and there was a limitation there. We looked at Paso Robles, and they were interested in us going there, but we didn’t feel we could serve a solid market there. Then we found Napa and it worked out very well. We started here in June of 2019. We started with just Kimberly and one other instructor and two leaseback airplanes. It basically snowballed from there to the point where we decided to close our Rancho Murieta location. In fact, just this month we finished moving everything to Napa. There’s a trailer outside we still haven’t unpacked. We got a hangar here in September so we could do our own maintenance. Our fleet is always well maintained because we have our own on-site maintenance facility and it is well-stocked and well-equipped. We can do pretty much anything from engine rebuilds to avionics work. It helps us keep all the aircraft flying. Our airplanes are almost always available. We know what’s coming up and we make sure we’ve got what we need to do the job and get it done. IF USA: You mentioned you are affiliated with an FBO; can you elaborate? MS: We’ve been affiliated with Lynx FBO since we started at Napa. Lynx is building a new multi-million dollar FBO here at Napa County Airport and will offer state of the art comfort and their usual red carpet customer service. We have enjoyed being partnered with them and look forward to the new Continued on Page 20
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Continued from Page 17 one who would give the shirt off his back if you were in need. He is truly sincere, and I’m proud to work beside such a great individual.” After the 1 1/2-hour drive to Keesler’s main gate, the airman attempted to pay Stoulig for his gas. Stoulig refused the payment and told the young airman, “Your service to the country is payment enough.” “Stoulig truly cares about people,” said MSY TSA Manager Frontis Ergle. “I truly believe this decision was easy for him because he saw a person with a need he could fulfill.” In acknowledgement of his selflessness, Stoulig received a time-off award and was recognized in two supervisory daily briefs and the weekly supervisory meeting. Meyer also presented Stoulig with a certificate of appreciation and the MSY challenge coin for his outstanding actions.
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By Annamarie Buonocore
s many in aviation can relate, In Flight USA is always pleased to meet a young adult pilot doing amazing things in aviation. This month, we met Amanda Vogt who not only became a pilot during her high school days but who is now giving back to the aviation community with a scholarship. Vogt is passionate about her career and experiences in aviation and wants to share that joy with other young pilots. Having come from an aviation family with a father who works for Southwest Airlines, she is excited to share her story with our readers. In Flight USA: Tell me about Make-A-Pilot. What do you do? Amanda Vogt: Make-A-Pilot.org is
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a website for a scholarship fund for young aspiring pilots aged 16-25. We help these students pay for flight training, which can be very expensive. Our goal is to bring new people into aviation to keep the industry going. IF USA: Why did you want to do this? AV: I wanted to give back to the aviation community because I enjoy flying both personally and professionally and wanted to give back to the community. I wanted to help aspiring pilots find a great career and help pay for their training. We need more pilots, especially younger people and women, and offering a scholarship is a great way to achieve that purpose. IF USA: Where did you get the funding to do this? AV: Someone in our local aviation
community donated a Learjet that was worth $300,000. We ended up selling that plane and will continue to give scholarships until that fund is depleted. IF USA: Are you in an aviation career yourself? AV: Yes, I am a pilot with Boutique Air, and my job is to fly passengers. It is a great job. IF USA: Where are you based? AV: I am based in the Sacramento area. I completed my flight training at Lincoln Airport, and I live in a small town near Lincoln. IF USA: Who is your biggest inspiration in aviation? AV: I would say my dad. He was the one who got me into aviation when I was young. He is a pilot with Southwest Airlines and has been in aviation all my
tion. Unfortunately, the court went further and stated that a flight instructor who receives compensation for flight instruction is carrying persons for compensation or hire. This occurred in the form of an unpublished opinion, meaning the court did not see precedential value in the ruling, but the FAA could cite the decision as precedent in future cases. “We filed the brief with the court for just this reason,” said AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker. “We’ve been concerned that a decision from the court, which may have limited understanding and appreciation of standard aviation practices, can have a negative and wider downstream impact on flight training. It’s important that the FAA clarify the practical impact of this ruling on flight training, as a whole. There are many flight schools and CFIs that have been left confused, as well as owners of limited category aircraft who may be unable to obtain flight instruction in their own planes unless they have an exemption, or if the instructor is not compensated.” The letter centered on three major aspects of flight training in the context of the Court’s decision:
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In the wake of a ruling by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals on April 2, 2021, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and two other general aviation organizations sent a letter to the FAA, asking that it address “significant confusion and concern in the aviation community regarding the impact of the decision on compensated flight training.” Leaders from AOPA, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) sent the letter on April 19 to the FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Ali Bahrami, asking for guidance related to the court’s judgment and its potential negative impact on compliance issues and enforcement efforts. The letter stated: “When pilots look for guidance on what they can and cannot do, they look to the Federal Aviation Regulations and FAA policy announcements, not court decisions. We, therefore, urge the FAA to expedite a direct and final statement of its position on the impact of the Court’s decision.” AOPA and other GA organizations filed a “friend of the court” (amicus curiae) brief in anticipation of a ruling, cautioning the court to narrowly tailor its decision to avoid negative implications for a wide variety of flight instruction provided to owners in their own aircraft. In it’s ruling, the court declined to lift a cease-and-desist order issued by the FAA against Warbird Adventures of Kissimmee, Fla. The judgment concluded that Warbird Adventures was operating a limited category aircraft for compensated flight training without a required exemp-
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The letter argued that the Court’s characterization of instructor compensation as flying for hire is contrary to the FAA’s longstanding position that a CFI is paid for giving instruction, not piloting. This ruling could impact the FAA’s characterization of compensation for flight instruction, flight tests, and line checks.
life. He is really passionate about it and gave me a lot of encouragement throughout my career. IF USA: What advice would you give to aspiring pilots? AV: I would tell them to never give up and to continue to go after their dreams. Aviation is a great community, and there are many great paths within it. IF USA: Thank you! To apply for a scholarship, visit https://make-a-pilot.org/. Two $5,000 Private Pilot Scholarships are awarded every month!
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The letter explained that the FAA has not prohibited owners of limited category aircraft from paying an instructor
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Along with limited category aircraft, the letter further explained that aircraft are used for flight training in a variety of con-
texts, including individual ownership, shared ownership, flying clubs, flight schools, and air carriers. As such, the letter asks that the FAA provide clarification regarding how flight training in these contexts may be impacted by the court’s ruling. The GA organizations are concerned
that the FAA order, and the subsequent court decision, only feed into the confusion among flight instructors and schools about what is, and isn’t, allowed in flight training. At the same time, the groups cite their common understanding with the FAA that flight training is the cornerstone
May 2021 of safe flying, and having wide and easy pathways to obtain flight training is vital. As such, the groups are requesting necessary clarifications so that flight training can continue to build and maintain a healthy and safe GA community. Learn more at AOPA’s website, www.aopa.org.
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Continued from Page 18 facility. IF USA: Can you tell us what sets you apart? MS: The biggest difference between our school and others is that we offer a total experience. We recognize that our customers are individuals and we really listen to what they want. We care about their goals and their dreams and help them find a path to achieving those goals. While many of our customers are on a career track, not everyone wants to be an airline pilot. We offer enrichment programs, and understand that some people just enjoy flying. Many of our customers want to have fun. We can’t think of many things more fun than flying. IF USA: What advice would you give to somebody who’s looking to start a flying career? MS: Right now there is a genuine shortage of pilots. It’s worse than it’s ever been. The pandemic put a pause on hiring, but it’s coming back. If you want a career in aviation, now is a perfect time to get involved.
It’s always wise when one is choosing a flight school, to visit the school, look around, see how you feel. See if you feel comfortable, talk to the instructors, talk to the school, come and see what it’s like. See how you’re treated. I would add to that, it’s very, very important to get an overview and a budget. Learning to fly is a big investment. It requires significant funding, and more importantly, it requires a whole lot of time. IF USA: A lot goes into making this decision… MS: Yes, and amongst independent flight schools, I’d say we’re set far apart because we take a student from zero through multi-engine, commercial or instructor. And we can help students finish everything in relatively short time, including time building. We have a reputation for being able to get people through to their goal when they haven’t been able to at other schools. We’ve had quite a few examples of that: One woman came to us with 90 hours and hadn’t soloed, basically she was told she shouldn’t bother. But we saw her potential. This particular student drove over two hours to get to
our school. She was dedicated. Worked hard. After only a few hours flying with us, she was able to solo and she finished her Private Pilot Certificate efficiently. IF USA: Is there anything else you would like to add? MS: I don’t think we’ve had a flight school like this in the North Bay for some time. We offer affordable flying with our little Cessna 150. All of our aircraft are great values, from our Skycatcher, and 172s, through our brand new 2021 Skyhawk equipped with the latest Garmin G1000 NXi and GFC 700 autopilot. And, our Duchesses… people come from all over the country to fly them. A pilot can add a multi rating in as little as a week. Napa is a beautiful place to live and fly. Or visit and fly. Napa County Airport is welcoming and provides a great flying experience. We have a great team. We have endless gratitude for each of our valued instructors, past and present. Every one of our team takes a lot of pride in our school and our students. We are really grateful for all we have. IF USA: Thank You!
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There are several important FAAapproved changes in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for EAA’s 68th fly-in convention July 26 through Aug. 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. These changes are based on pilot feedback and FAA review of arrival procedure recommendations. The NOTAM, which is in effect from noon CDT on Thursday, July 22, until 8 p.m. CDT on Sunday, Aug. 1, outlines procedures for the many types of aircraft that fly to Oshkosh for the event, as well as aircraft that land at nearby airports. The NOTAM was designed by the FAA to assist pilots in their EAA AirVenture flight planning. Some of the 2021 changes include: • There are new ATC-assignable transition points approaching Oshkosh from the west that will ease holding and congestion. These points are at Endeavor Bridge, Puckaway Lake, and Green Lake. They will be announced on the arrival ATIS when ATC puts them into use at times of highest traffic flows. • Different start and ending dates for the NOTAM. • The temporary Runway 18L/36R at Oshkosh (KOSH) has been reconstructed and is now 60 feet wide. • Two VORs have been decommissioned (FAH and IKK). • Numerous editorial changes.
“With AirVenture on hiatus last year, it is more crucial than ever to thoroughly read and understand the 2021 AirVenture NOTAM to ensure safe operations on arrival and departure for this year’s event,” said Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety. “We also urge all pilots to log appropriate cross country time prior to their trip to Oshkosh so they have the proficiency and confidence to fly safely in conjunction with a thorough knowledge of this year’s NOTAM.” EAA is also hosting a webinar on June 23 at 7 p.m. regarding flying to AirVenture 2021 and changes in this year’s NOTAM. Pilots are encouraged to participate in that webinar to build their knowledge prior to their flights to Oshkosh. This year’s NOTAM cover features
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a photo from the EAA Seaplane Base. Pilots can download a digital version of the NOTAM at EAA.org/NOTAM (https://www.eaa.org/airventure/eaa-flyin-flying-to-oshkosh/eaa-airventureoshkosh-notam) or order a free printed copy via that webpage or by calling EAA Membership Services at 800-564-6322.
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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 NOTAM Released science, technology, engineering, and has to offer these youth at AirVenture,” Continued from Page 21 located at public gathering points throughout the grounds. More information on all of EAA’s COVID protocols in 2021 is available at EAA.org/COVID.
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Something new is coming to Oshkosh this year, as EAA hosts the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) National UAS4STEM competition during AirVenture 2021 week. AMA’s nationwide contest, held since 2016, simulates a search and rescue mission utilizing unmanned drones. “After the cancellation of the 2020 competition, we couldn’t think of a better way to make the 2021 event special by showcasing what the world of aviation
said AMA Education Director Kyle Jaracz. “We are so thankful to the Experimental Aircraft Association for being such wonderful hosts as we work to make this an experience that these kids will always remember,” High school teams of 4-10 members each will converge in an area located at the southwest edge of the EAA property for the 2021 competition on July 29-30. Each team is tasked with completing an online curriculum that includes safety and flight training, building information, aircraft programming, and building Quadzilla quadcopters. One element of each team’s build is a customized drop mechanism used to drop simulated supplies to a target. The competitors receive points for an oral briefing that they present to judges before their flights, meeting the requirements of the flight mission, completing autonomous flight tasks, and finding the mystery items. The autonomous flight tasks include takeoff, landing, accurately displaying the “no-fly-zone” boundaries, and waypoint navigation. The team with the most points will take home the title and the top three teams receive prize checks. “It’s so rewarding from an educator’s perspective to see these kids using
mathematics (STEM) to solve these challenges,” Jaracz said. The competitors invited to the nationals will represent the best of the best teams, having excelled in their regional competitions. These students truly are some of the best and brightest in their communities, pushing the boundaries of drone technology and developing practical skillsets that enable creativity, innovation, teamwork, and fun as they work towards these goals. The competition began as STEM4UAS in 2015 before becoming the current UAS4STEM program. It was initially developed and operated by the U.S. Navy with assistance from AMA member Archie Stafford, who has since been the AMA national director for UAS4STEM. AMA also welcomes sponsors to support the program. More information can be requested at education@modelaircraft.org.
AirVenture Evening Programs Feature Space Shuttle, World War II, and More
Famous aviators, astronauts, and innovators are among those participating in this year’s Theater in the Woods evening programs, one of most popular
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annual features at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The evening programs, which are scheduled from Sunday, July 25, through Saturday, July 31, bring these personalities to Theater in the Woods for presentations and conversations that have been a unique part of AirVenture for 50 years. Theater in the Woods is supported by M&M’S. “We consistently hear from EAA members that some of their most vivid memories of Oshkosh are those evening programs where they can see aviation history-makers up-close, telling stories that they may not hear anywhere else,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “The variety and high level of Continued on Page 24
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EAA BEGINS 'PROJECT 21' MUSEUM EXPANSION
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AirVenture
Conitnued from Page 22 guests at this year’s evening programs stays with that long tradition at Theater in the Woods.” While full details are still being finalized, the early confirmed schedule includes: • Sunday, July 25 – An Evening with Champions, the traditional Oshkosh pregame show with noted aviation figures • Monday, July 26 – Space shuttle anniversary and the future of space flight, on the 40th anniversary of the space shuttle’s first flight as well as a look at future exploration missions • Tuesday, July 27 – An Evening with Innovators/Founders Innovation Prize Grand Finale, with the top innovations from the past five years all on one stage to determine a grand champion • Wednesday, July 28 – WomenVenture, featuring female aviators from the military, airlines, NASA, and more • Thursday, July 29 – Desert Storm 30th anniversary, highlighting the people and airplanes from that unforgettable campaign • Friday, July 30 – World War II 75th (Plus 1), commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II • Saturday, July 31 – U.S. Air Force Special Operations, with leaders and members of this area that undertake unique missions Additional details and information will be announced as it is finalized. All evening programs are included with AirVenture admission. At this time, COVID protocols will be in place at Theater in the Woods to ensure the health and safety of all attendees. Learn more about EAA AirVenture, including tickets and preparing for your visit, on the EAA website, eaa.org.
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AERO FRIEDRICHSHAFEN POSTPONED In Flight USA Celebrating 37 Years
AERO, the Global Show for General Aviation, will not take place this year. Messe Friedrichshafen has made this decision in view of the travel restrictions in Europe due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The organizers are now turning their focus to the upcoming trade shows. In view of the travel and event restrictions due to the COVID 19 pan-
demic, it had already moved the originally envisaged AERO date from April to summer at the beginning of this year. But at present, despite rising vaccination numbers in Europe, it is foreseeable that AERO 2021 will not be allowed to take place in July either. Officials made this announcement on April 21. Head of AERO Roland Bosch and project manager Tobias Bretzel explain:
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“It is with a heavy heart that we have made this decision to cancel the leading trade show for General Aviation for the second time. However, a decision at this point in time is right and fair. We are now creating planning certainty for our exhibitors, visitors and suppliers. The current pandemic situation does not allow us to hold a trade show at the moment. However, we are looking ahead to the European Rotors trade show, which will be held in Cologne from Nov. 16 -18, 2021, and also to AERO 2022 (April 27-30, 2022), where we will welcome exhibitors and visitors back to Friedrichshafen.” AERO 2022 will be all about the industry’s restart after the pandemic and will offer a complete range of products for all sectors of General Aviation. Aircraft ranging from civil drones to gliders, microlights and gyrocopters, helicopters, touring and training aircraft with piston or turboprop engines, and business jets will be present. Sustainable aviation, new propulsion systems, stateof-the-art avionics, services and accessories for pilots are other focal points of the show. These topics will also be covered in the AERO Conferences, making Europe’s largest General Aviation event also an important platform for knowledge exchange and continuing education
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AERO Friedrichshafen has been postponed until April 2022. (Courtesy AERO)
and training. In the coming months, AERO Friedrichshafen will also present itself with digital content on a regular basis outside of the classic trade show period. “In this way, we will maintain contact with our exhibitors, visitors and all networks until the trade show date in April 2022 and share the fascination of aviation with the industry all year round under #wearega and #aerofriedrichshafen,” explains AERO project manager Bretzel. At the 28th AERO, around 700 exhibitors from 38 countries showed their products and services. Messe Friedrichshafen wants to build on this success with AERO 2022. This show starts on April 27 and lasts until April 30, 2022.
Project 21
Countinued from Page 24 current Eagle Hangar and will allow individuals and groups to experience all of EAA's resources on a year-round basis. The Pilot Proficiency Center features a state-of-the-art skill building and training center for general aviation pilots. It combines relevant safety forums with challenging simulator training sessions that address key flight safety issues. The new facility will focus on improving pilots' overall aeronautical decision-making skills. The Youth Education Center brings aviation-centric experiences to the EAA Aviation Museum year-round. The 15,000-square-foot Youth Education Center will provide youth, their parents, and their teachers access to interactive and project-based activities that inspire and nurture the next generation of aviators. Project 21 is Phase One of EAA's long-range plan for its museum, which transforms the facility into one that
Artists’ renderings of the museum expansion were provided for visitors to see at the groundbreaking ceremony last month. (Courtesy EAA)
encompasses history, training, and education. Completion of construction is expected by May 2022, with a grand opening scheduled for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 in July of that year. Ghidorzi and Associates of Wausau, Wisconsin, is the designer and general contractor for the project. Learn more at eaa.org.
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any people are emerging from their homes. I have cautiously visited a few restaurants. I’ve taken several day trips. I am developing a collection of destinations that offer a reasonable level of safety. My criteria include (1) hotels with only one or two stories. This eliminates a ride on a crowded elevator, (2) hotels with outdoor dining, and (3) resorts that offer individualized outdoor activities. The Lodge at Suncadia seems to fit the criteria. Of course, the final decision to travel is up to each individual. The Lodge at Suncadia, 3600 Suncadia Trail, Cle Elum, WA 98922, 866/904-6300, destinationhotels.com/ suncadia-resort Situated in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and just a 90-minute drive from Seattle, this 6,400-acre allseason resort is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Nearby is a charming village, the Yakima River, hiking trails, winter sport venues and fishing.
Airports
Cle Elum Municipal Airport (KS93) is closest to the Lodge. At an elevation of 1,940 feet, Runway 7/25 is 2,397 feet long. Pangborn Municipal Airport (KEAT) in nearby Wenatchee has longer runways and instrument approaches. At an elevation of 1,216 feet, Runway 12/30 is 7,000 feet long. Runway 12 has ILS, VOR and RNAV approaches. The FBO is Pangborn Services, 509/886-0233. Approximately 40 miles from the Lodge is Yakima Air Terminal, McAllister Field (KYKM). The airport, 1,099 feet above sea level, has two runways. R9/29 is 7,600 feet long. R4/22 is 3,835 feet long. The field has RNAV, ILS, LOC and VOR/DME approaches. Contact McCormick Air Center, UNICOM 122.95, phone, 509/248-1680. There is also an air museum on the field.
Accommodations
Suncadia Resort features a range of lodging options. The Lodge, The Inn, Trailhead Condominiums and Luxury Vacation Homes all provide guests with customizable experiences. The Lodge at Suncadia. The Lodge, with breathtaking views, serves as the property hub with direct access to multiple restaurants. With 254 rooms
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The Lodge at Suncadia. (Courtesy Lodge at Suncadia) The Inn at dusk. (Courtesy Lodge at Suncadia) from deluxe studios, one and two-bedroom guest suites and penthouses, most units include spacious kitchens, washer/dryer, deep soaking tubs, private balconies, gas fireplaces and more. The Inn at Suncadia. Boasting stunning views of the Prospector Golf Course, Suncadia’s Inn offers a more intimate guest experience embracing a classic, yet cozy atmosphere throughout 14 rooms and four suites. Trailhead Condominiums. Designed as a base camp for travelers seeking an extended retreat, these 23 thoughtfully furnished condos are available in one- or two-bedroom configurations. Each includes a kitchen, washer/dryer, gas fireplace and a large deck for indoor/outdoor living. Luxury Vacation Homes. Suncadia has more than 70 fully furnished luxury vacation homes ranging from one to six bedrooms. These units offer the ultimate in privacy.
Dining
From the herbs and vegetables that are grown in the resort’s Hay Creek Garden, to wine and spirits that have been brewed and aged in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, virtually every bite at Suncadia exudes a taste of local agriculture and food production. Portals Restaurant. Located within the Lodge, Suncadia’s fine dining experience offers an elegantly rustic atmosphere with standout menu items as well as unbeatable panoramic views of the Cascade Mountains The Stovehouse. Suncadia’s newest restaurant offers an indoor-outdoor din-
ing experience that blends seamlessly into the mountain setting. Cuisine showcases the seasonality of local meat, fish and vegetables with a focus on elemental cooking and a robust beverage program. The Backyard BBQ at Nelson Farm. Once a working dairy farm, Nelson Farm offers al fresco dining with BBQ, comfort food and live entertainment. Coal House Caffe. A quick graband-go option in the Lodge serving coffee, hot cocoa and snacks. The Kitchen. Suncadia’s resident food truck, located at the swim and fitness center, is ideal for a refuel after any workout. The Lunch Bucket. Located on the 9th hole of the Prospector Golf Course, they serve delicious sandwiches, snacks and beverages. Swiftwater Cellars Winery. Suncadia’s on-site winery sits atop onceworking Coal Mine No. 9 which also doubled as a makeshift “winery” for the European-born miners who used local berries to craft their libations. Paying tribute to the deep history, Swiftwater has incorporated the same European influence with an American twist providing a full-service restaurant and live musical performances. A tasting of boutique selection wines featuring house blends from local and global vineyards can be sampled in the underground cellar. Fifty-6 Degrees Lounge. This intimate lobby lounge features seasonal rotating cocktails.
Fitness
Located just minutes from your accommodations, the Swim & Fitness Center features TechnoGym strength and cardio equipment, group fitness classes (yoga, Zumba, cycle and aqua aerobics), personal and small group training, aromatherapy-infused steam rooms, cedar
Suncadia view. (Courtesy Lodge at Suncadia) wood wet sauna, indoor/outdoor pools and spa, two water slides and locker rooms outfitted with a full line of shower amenities.
Spa
Glade Spring Spa is a tranquil oasis for guests to relax and take in serene mountain views while indulging in the robust list of treatment offerings. An extension of the resort’s philosophy of embodying all things wellness, the spa provides various services and amenities to accommodate every need. The massage services use hot stones and rich oils. Choose from six types of facial treatments that incorporate the newest technology and natural ingredients, such as the Sublimestone facial that uses ‘lift’ technology to restore and replenish, or the Sacred Nature facial the nourishes with herbs, essential oils and antioxidants. There are body rituals that will renew your skin with ingredients from mother nature. The spa also offers salon services from mani/pedi to waxing.
Activities Hiking
A variety of hikes, which range from easy to challenging are at your disposal. The 1,000 Steps project at Suncadia is 21 flights of stairs connecting The Lodge to the Cle Elum River. Spanning an elevation change equivalent to the Continued on Page 30
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Family day at the river. (Courtesy Lodge at Suncadia) height of a 19-story building, the 393 stair steps provide resort guests with convenient access to river activities and a scenic walkway. Make a reservation for a hike to the river. With a skillful guide, journey through verdant forest over deer and elk trails. Learn area history, folklore, native plants and wildlife. Approximate trip length covers 2 ½ to 3 miles and is recommended for ages 8 and up. The Thorp Mountain Lookout trail begins with an invigorating climb along Thorp Creek. After about 1.5 miles the trail opens up into meadows carpeted with wildflowers. Take a short break at Thorp Lake then continue up to the top of Thorp Mountain and the sweeping 360degree views of the surrounding valleys,
mountains and lakes. Drinks and snacks will be provided while you enjoy this pristine mountain setting. Much of this hike is uphill, some quite steep. The Thorp Lake trail is a steady climb along Thorp Creek with abundant wildlife along the way. As you get higher the trail opens up to meadows filled with wildflowers where you can take in spectacular views leading to beautiful Thorp Lake. In the fall the trail is covered with huckleberries and beautiful fall colors. You can enjoy a snack break during a restful interlude at the lake.
Poolside
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Swimming
In addition to the pool at the fitness center, the Nelson Farm Pool at the historic Nelson Farm features a zero-entry
leisure pool, an interactive splash pad, and a small-scale lazy river and whirlpool. Staying true to its historical roots, the once working Nelson Dairy Farm still has its original farmhouse, barn, cabin and stables that were erected in the late 1890s. Guests arrive at Nelson Farm Pool’s check-in lobby where men’s and women’s restrooms, changing rooms, and an exterior open-air shower and locker are located. This pool facility is open seasonally from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.
Golf
Suncadia offers 36 holes of scenic championship golf. Operations have adjusted to adhere to COVID-19 government restrictions. The courses at Suncadia lend themselves to natural social distancing. Masks are required when interacting with resort staff and other guests. Prospector Golf Course, designed by Arnold Palmer Course Design Company, opened in 2005 to rave reviews. The Prospector Golf Shop is located in the Inn at Suncadia. Rope Rider Golf Course, designed by Jacobsen Hardy Golf Course Design, was named Best New Course of the Year 2011 by Golf Magazine. The Rope Rider
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Mountain views at Suncadia. (Courtesy Lodge at Suncadia) Golf Park, adjacent to the Swiftwater Cellars winery, provides a relaxing golf experience for those who do not have the time to take in an 18-hole golf game.
Meetings & Events
Suncadia’s many meeting/events options are ideal for gatherings of every size. Perfect for executive retreats, focused workshops or intimate special events, the expansive outdoor setting offers an array of team-building opportunities for up to 500 attendees. Take your choice from 16,000 square feet of indoor space and 30,000 square feet of outdoor space. There are a total of 14 meeting rooms. The largest is 5,940 square feet. This resort appears to be a good choice with an abundance of activities for the entire family.
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ATP Flight School is poised to take delivery of the first of 25 Archers for 2021. This aircraft is part of their second 100 aircraft order with Piper Aircraft. The order for 100 aircraft, with a retail value of $37 million was placed in 2018. ATP is a leading supplier of pilots to the nation’s airlines and operates the largest fleet of flight training aircraft in the world, with 425 planes in operation, the majority of which are Piper products. "We are delighted with ATP’s continued confidence in Piper Aircraft and our trainer products as they expand their business. Their consistent pace of aircraft orders and deliveries is at testament to the training equipment that we manufacture but also an indication that demand for commercial pilots is returning as the pandemic begins to
subside," said Ron Gunnarson, Piper’s Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Customer Support. “We look forward to working with ATP as they continue their commitment of providing well trained pilots for the commercial aviation industry.” "Airline hiring is accelerating, and anticipated demand for pilots exceeds the current capabilities of the flight training industry," said Michael Arnold, Director of Marketing, ATP Flight School. "ATP continues to invest in providing students with the best training fleet in the industry, so they can efficiently achieve their certification goals and get to the airlines first, with ATP’s proven paths to all major airlines." As a classroom, the Piper Archer TX provides students everything needed to learn
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Piper Aircraft is ready to deliver the first of 25 Archers for 2021 to ATP Flight School. (Courtesy Piper)
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FREEFLIGHT SYSTEMS’ FDC-500 RECEIVES FAA TSO FAA TSO Approval Announced for FreeFlight’s FDC-500 Digital to Analog Converter
FreeFlight Systems, a NextGen aviation leader, specializing in avionics design, development, and manufacturing announced on April 23 that it has received a Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval from the FAA for the FDC-500 ARINC429 digital to analog converter. This TSO approval will allow the FDC-500 to meet the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aftermarket replacement requirements for an Original Equipment Manufacturer
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the FDC-500, as it will allow more opportunities for operators to leverage this converter while keeping their original analog panel indicators,” explained Taylor. “The FDC-500 is an ideal retrofit solution for business legacy aircraft, and this TSO will ultimately increase its customization capabilities onboard more aircraft. Released in October 2020, the converter has been engineered for regional, airline transport, and heavy rotary-wing
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SUN ‘N FUN 2021: THIS YEAR THEY RHYME…
Homebuilder’s Workshop I got here on Monday afternoon after a relatively painless drive down I-95 and I-4 through Orlando. Flow of traffic speed in Georgia was speed limit +8, in Florida, speed limit +11. Speed limit 70 in both states… After picking up press credentials, first stop was the AOPA tent to check out the lay of the land for the next day’s 11 a.m. presentation on loss of control. They had everything all set up and my presentation loaded and ready to go. (They recorded the presentation and put it on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPgz VVQ6eSw&t=821s). When it was time to head back to the car, I flagged down a golf cart and got a ride with the sales and marketing manager for the good folks who make the Waco YMF-5 biplane (with and without floats) and the Great Lakes biplane. They’ve made a hundred changes to the Great Lakes, he says, most significantly being a four-inch stretch in the aft cockpit. When I was young and spry, it was a challenge to get buckled in in the back and hopefully, no more. In case you’re wondering, the Great Lakes flies much like a Decathlon. On the drive in to the show from the motel, there were obvious changes. There are more warehouses than you could shake several sticks at, including a seemingly mile-long Amazon fulfillment center. The corner strawberry farm is gone, replaced by a ginormous warehouse that is for lease. Tuesday morning showed a change in the press building. In years past, there was often a light breakfast sponsored by a vendor, and free water and juice. This year, everything was for sale by the Central Florida Aerospace Academy (CFAA). They are certainly a deserving recipient but I missed the opportunity to chat with other members of the press, as nobody much seemed to hang around. Also, this year the press building closed at 1 p.m., another loss of interaction. All this seems to be in line with the deliberate transition of Sun ‘n Fun from a fly-in, which it was decades ago, to an exhibition, part of its formal name: SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo. As mentioned, CFAA is a worthy recipient, but there’s a balance to be struck between making money and attracting pilots and airplanes. I’m glad I’m not trying to strike that balance. For example, one friend led a flight of six SX300 very homebuilt airplanes, a 26-minute flight and 35 minutes of taxiing before the ground crew found them a parking place – in the homebuilt overflow parking.
But on to the show! Today I went through the exhibit buildings, made easier by light crowds and a less than full complement of vendors. The lower density helped social distancing, but all the vendors would have fit into three of the four vendor buildings.
On to the exhibit buildings!
• The Higgs diesel, a fancy “combined cycle technology” engine, was displayed in a 350 HP, 306#, $76,000 version. They also have versions from 115250 HP. • If the Higgs seemed too pedestrian, check out the AMPERe engine. They have a “one stroke” engine in which one piston has combustion chambers on each side. And they had one engine with two pistons in line with each other, and a propeller at either end. Wild! They moved from Europe to Ontario, Canada, and are now looking to move to either Texas or Alabama. They had a variety of other engines in their booth, all wild. • RC Allen, traditional maker of mechanical gyros, is hopping on the electronic instrument bandwagon. Their advantage is that their instruments will be TSO’d while their competitors are installed under STCs. • Tempest has new air and oil filters with composite filter elements instead of paper. • Surefly has really cool electronic mags that use the Slick magneto harnesses and conventional aircraft spark plugs. They sell for $1,250 apiece with their competition being conventional magnetos. But these electronic mags are certified, so you can put them in your Cessna. Or homebuilt, if you will… • TriChute is developing emergency parachutes that are, as you guessed, three parachutes rather than one big one. The claimed advantage is that they open much faster than a big chute, requiring only 100 feet of altitude to deploy. An RV-10 is among the early candidates. Their booth guy and I disagreed on what a spine can take and how much shock absorption the landing gear has to provide to temper a 30 foot/second descent into a full stop. But then, I’ve had three spinal surgeries… so far. • Had a fun chat with the Trio Autopilot folks. They described their business as a hobby gone bad, and they flight tested themselves into the business. Their flight test airplane was a Long EZ, by the way. • Levil has a Broadcasting Outer Module (BOM) that mounts on the out-
Designed by Andy Higgs, a Brit living in Japan, the two stroke Diesel is based on a concept dating back to 1904. The 1,000 HP V-12 may be at Reno in the Sport class. Ac-aero.com (Ed Wischmeyer)
side of the plane with a propeller in the back to provide power to the IAS, altimeter, GPS, AOA, ADS-B in, SD card data recorder. Those are then wifi’ed to a tablet in the table. You can use it on a certified airplane under NORSEE approval. According to the FAA, “Non-Required Safety Enhancing Equipment addresses equipment that is not required by any Federal regulation with the intent to measurably increase aircraft safety.” • EarthX had lithium batteries which are small and light. Way cool, thinks I, but not enough to refabricate the battery box on the RV-9A. • One guy had valve covers with a bunch of overlapping American flags and the Statue of Liberty. Really attentiongetting! • Garmin had a family of panel mounted USB chargers, with two Type A, two Type C, or one of each. Not to be outdone, MidContinent had USB power supplies with all kinds of clocks and ties, volts, outside air temperature – primary and secondary. And their big honker puts out 75 watts of power, enough for a laptop, they say. • Outside was a Seamax LSA amphibian on a trailer. The wings fold, of course, but so does the horizontal tail. On the trailer, the nosewheel was retracted. Maybe you, too, have had a fantasy of traveling out West seeing sights from both the ground and the air. • Also outside was a Velocity with no engines. No, it’s not a glider, it’s the start of a six seater, put out to judge customer interest. The design may or may not go anywhere. Want a Kolb or a Kitfox? Lead times Conitnued on Page 42
This version of the amazing AMPERe “one stroke” engine has two cylinders in line with each other, each end with a propeller. (Ed Wischmeyer)
The classic Great Lakes biplane, back in production. Love the scalloped leading edge paint! (Ed Wischmeyer)
On the trailer, from left to right: Left wing; left wingtip float; left horizontal tail; rudder; right horizontal tail and note the auxiliary fin; right wingtip float; right wingtip. (Ed Wischmeyer)
Ready to fly, the SeaMax looks relatively conventional. (Ed Wischmeyer)
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BIZAVJETS USA CHRONICLES THE CHALLENGES AND TRIUMPHS BUSINESS AVIATION IN THE AGE OF COVID
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he reports of the demise of print media continue to be premature as the second generation of In Flight USA is flourishing with the recent launch of BizAvJets USA Magazine (An In Flight USA Joint Publication) has just launched its inaugural issue. After almost 40 years covering general aviation content, In Flight has pivoted towards a publication with an orientation toward business aviation at present. The coverage of the publication will focus on high-end business aviation related content to communicate information with readers about news, trends and issues in the business aviation industry at present; an industry like many others trying to evolve in the 21st century and thrive despite the challenges of living in the time of COVID. The magazine has an engaging diversity of subject matter and possibly the most interesting feature is about the most well-known airplane in the world, Air Force One. Paul T. Glessner's piece “The Penultimate Business Jet (The New) Air Force One” reports on future upgrades for “The Flying White House”
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such as engines that have 17 percent more thrust and the ability to extend flying range 1,000 more miles to 8,800. Other upgrades include new cranked wing tips on these 747’s, which will give the new AF1’s the ability to cruise at speeds nearing Mach 1. Another fascinating piece in this inaugural issue explores the supersonic flying experience and myths and facts associated with this unique aviation adventure. Far from being the rollicking “Top Gun” style roller coaster ride that the public might imagine the reality of supersonic flight is typically much less dramatic. According to this piece, there is surprisingly little sense of travelling supersonically for passengers and pilots. Also, many commercial airlines travel at transonic speeds on a regular basis, again something not necessarily known to the typical air traveler. Other standout pieces are an interview with MTJ Aviation; a company that specialized in providing charter flights to NASCAR drivers and professionals, but as was the case with nearly any and all aviation business, found themselves shuttered during the early days of the
Pandemic. The company managed to pivot by expanding their niche doing organ transportation, which allowed them to keep their enterprise financially healthy and stable. There is also a feature on the company Thoroughbred Aviation, which provides “use it when you need it” aviation services, including maintenance and flight management, which may have a similar effect as Uber had on transportation and Airbnb had on lodging. BizAv Jets USA Magazine has a clean and sleek layout that is pleasing to the eye and again avoids the often stale and insular nature of traditional trade/business magazines by providing an entertaining and revealing diversity in its features and subject matter. The inaugural issue touches on aviation history, aviation trends and human interest stories, which sets a nice template for the future of this promising addition to the ever-changing world of business aviation, particularly as this business copes with the stressors of COVID in the present moment. For more about this publication, see www.bizavjetsusa.com.
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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.
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ircraft storage, whether shortterm or long-term, presents a multitude of challenges and a complex set of problems for all those entrusted with preserving the nation’s aircraft. The airline industry has experienced a paradigm shift where economic necessity demands that aircraft be stored for an undefined period of time, yet be capable of generating revenue in quick fashion and in the safest manner possible. Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) are the industry champions who accomplish this critical preservation and de-preservation work. Skillfully conquering today’s obstacles, they are resilient, perceptive, and responsible while implementing creative solutions to difficult storage problems.
WHEN AIRCRAFT STORAGE GOES WRONG Aircraft storage problems can be numerous and convoluted. Established procedures are sometimes difficult to implement or may not work in a new storage environment. Difficulties may arise in achieving agreement on a best approach or solution, and procedural steps may lack completeness or may need revision. Human factors, as always, play an extensive role in problem development and resolution. This month, CALLBACK offers a sample of maintenance incidents that occurred during aircraft storage operations. Valuable lessons may be gleaned by observing complexities of each situation, studying human factors involved, and dissecting responses and philosophies of the AMTs.
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This Aviation Maintenance Technician described a frustrating event that was fueled in a new environment by vague and ill-defined procedures, differing opinions, confusion, inexperience, and a steep learning curve. • It was a busy night which included a lot of new guys assigned to this aircraft. There were several hours of very heated conversation on a parking/storage procedure that the supervisors were implementing with no guidance or help to accomplish this procedure.… Supervisors [were] telling us one way, and veteran leads [were] saying something different.… Both sides [were] arguing and going round and round about what should be done and what
procedure we should follow. On a side note, the procedure has changed hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly. It’s still a fluid situation. I was given the Aircraft Maintenance Log (AML) at the end of the night to review the paperwork. The aircraft had been finished by the AMTs, and all the paperwork was done, stamped, and put into the system, but with an open write-up in the logbook. [The original write-up] couldn’t be closed, so I was advised to close out the [original] discrepancy and [reenter the] open item. The bantering [had gone] back and forth. The discussion [was heated over] use of the General Procedures Manual (GPM) or Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM). Should we use the parking rule
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Continued from Page 39 and cover the engine intakes and cover all static ports? Too many different procedures [were proposed] with no real guidance on what action should be taken. Everything that went on that night was in a large part…part of the dirty dozen Human Factors. The procedures should be the same. [They] changed four or five times that week alone. I couldn’t see the original write-up. Also, the closing out of the logbook without leaving any open items [was improper]. The…proper procedure should be communicated, reviewed, and discussed before implementing it at zero hour. So many questions [existed] on how to accomplish [this scenario] with safety being the strongest concern.
Unmarked Hazards
An AMT reported a deficiency in a procedural task card during aircraft storage operations. The card failed to provide proper notice that should have been included for a hazardous condition. The AMT proposed a remedy. • This task card instructs [the technician] to drain water out of the fuel tanks. Stored aircraft fuel tanks have been treated with the hazardous chemical Biobor JF.
There is no caution or warning in the document making the technician aware that precautions need to be taken. The fuel that is removed from the tank has to be disposed of in a particular way. There is no caution or warning for that either. Include cautions in the step for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and disposal of treated fuel. Include requirements in document headers under [equipment and] tooling, and under references to any applicable maintenance documents.
Gentlemen, Start Your Engines
Communication and procedural discipline were key in this A320 engine run during aircraft preparation for storage. The AMT described breaks in the chain of responsibility and in the sequence of events that led to an uncommon result. • I was made aware that Aircraft X had undergone an engine run of both engines on [date] with no oil in either engine or gearbox.… My name had come up as having signed the task card for draining both engines of oil and that the cockpit was not tagged per the AMM. I did not drain the tank or apply any part of the AMM regarding lock out, tag out (LOTO) [procedures].
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On [date], I was assisting [another] mechanic during an aircraft storage preparation of Aircraft X. There were some initial questions regarding compliance with block XX of the task card as it relates to draining the oil. After discussions with our Lead Mechanic, we decided that since it was late in the shift, and to avoid any questions for the oncoming shift regarding what needed to be done, I signed off the item at block XX on the [tablet] (actually YY on the archived copy) and made a write-up with directive instructions for a pass-down of what needed to be done going forward. After a log page creation, the midnight shift signed for the draining of the oil per the AMM, and the next day, the log page was closed out after the remaining items in the initiating text were accomplished. We had also discussed the extreme possibility that someone might run the engines with empty [oil] tanks, and that the mechanic [on duty] would, in addition to work accomplished by the midnight [shift], make an OPEN log page item for increased logbook visibility of the empty [oil] tanks on both engines. Mechanics are obligated to properly document all work accomplished and
defects noted. Any new write-ups or updates to existing logs should have been made immediately and the supervisor notified. Read all associated log pages, AMMs, job instructions etc., and understand what is being done and why. If there are any questions, mechanics should stop until the actions to be taken are understood. In conclusion, know the status of the aircraft by reviewing the logbook and the crew turnover briefing as necessary.… Emphasize to all run crews the importance of the proper use of checklists. Run mechanics are the critical link in this series of errors that could have prevented the [engine] runs from taking place. Lastly, my personal and professional opinion is that these two engines may not be safe for continued operation.… Why? Due to the inability to actually verify, with no margin for error, what internal damage could have occurred by running engines with no oil in the [oil] tanks or the gearboxes. A verbal or written recollection should be suspect, unless it can be backed up with run data possibly captured by the aircraft systems for verification of statements made about this event. If the no oil situation was missed, what makes the Company and FAA feel justified that the Continued on Page 42
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Ghost Traffic
Contemplating a Pitot/Static task related to aircraft storage, this AMT noted that the specific procedure did not address a procedure-induced consequence. As written, the procedure could have negatively impacted airborne traffic and ATC. • I was assigned the tasks to drain and flush [Pitot/Static lines] and test Pitot/Static circuits on Aircraft X as outlined in job card #XXXX. I accomplished this task while working with [other] technicians…in accordance with the procedures found in the job card #XXXX. The job card failed to ensure that the Mode S Transponders were disabled. [Disabling] prevents test altitudes from being transmitted. Revise the job card procedures to include steps to prevent Mode S transpon-
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Returning to Service
This AMT discovered a serious problem that had a major impact on initial flights following aircraft reactivation. Corrective steps are suggested as effective mitigation. • As aircraft come out of storage, circuit breakers (CBs) and systems have not been reactivated correctly, causing numerous rejected takeoffs or returns to airfields. I suggest a task card or work assignment on an aircraft coming out of storage as a last item before aircraft release, depicting a graphic of that fleet’s specific CB panels and an instruction to visually check all CBs to be pushed in except those that are deferred, etc. Also, a Category 3 check should be assigned, which could capture most system failures due to improper reactivation. The best prevention would include a high-power runup.
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Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems of Bonita Springs Florida came back to an energized Sun n’ Fun Aerospace Expo celebrating its 40th year as well as its one-year anniversary of ownership by pilot and entrepreneur Scott Ashton. Aerox exhibited its entire “Oxygen Made Easy” product line.
might be intimidated by the complexity and expense of some oxygen systems,” said Ashton. “We wanted to create a lowcost, easy to use system to encourage all pilots to have supplemental oxygen with them and to provide the quality, safety, and features of Aerox high-performance portable systems.”
Aerox has announced several new easy to use, high-performance oxygen systems. From Ashton’s deep connection with Aerox customers as a pilot and CFI, the PrO2 Plus Flight Bag portable oxygen system was created because of Ashton’s belief that hypoxia is impairing pilots at altitudes much lower than the 12,500’ oxygen requirements of 14 CFR 91.211. The PrO2 Plus is small enough to fit in your flight bag, and very easy to use with a simple toggle on-off switch, a flow indicator for safe use, and a single Oxysaver Conserving Cannula. With a fixed-flow for simplicity, the PrO2 Plus is pre-set to provide enough oxygen at altitudes all the way up to the VFR ceiling of 18,000 feet. “We believe that pilots
The Lighter Than Air model is a convenient portable oxygen system that incorporates a Kevlar oxygen cylinder/regulator assembly and Aerox’s TSO-Approved Diluter Demand mask packaged to provide a personal oxygen supply for high-altitude applications. The Lighter than Air has proven popular with cargo airlines, flight test operations, and special operations applications. Ashton, a pilot, CFI, and FAASafety Team Representative, offered three programs titled “Hypoxia, Oxygen Systems and Pilot Wellness” at Sun ‘n Fun last month. These sessions highlighted the risks of hypoxia at altitudes as low as 8,000 feet as well as how to select and
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maintain your oxygen system. “When the opportunity to purchase the company came along last year, we knew it was the right fit for us,” said Ashton. “Not only was Aerox a leading brand in aviation oxygen, the company had all of the key elements we felt were essential for future growth – an AS9100registed Quality System, TSO-approved oxygen masks, PMA-approved oxygen cylinders, and an exclusive focus on oxygen systems and products through its deep engineering expertise.” Aerox was purchased by Ashton and his wife Sarah, a CPA who serves as CFO in April 2020. Since the acquisition, they have been focused on standing up the company independent of its former parent and returning the company to its roots as an owner-operated business. The company has integrated a new Enterprise Resource Planning System, brought in a new Customer Service team, and implemented new systems and processes. They will be formally moving into a new facility on May 1, the one-year anniversary of the acquisition, which will nearly double the shop space to facilitate growth. Headquartered in Bonita Springs,
FL, Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems is Oxygen Made Easy. Aerox is a leader in business and general aviation, EMS, and Cargo oxygen markets. Since 1981, Aerox has been exclusively focused on oxygen solutions including installed oxygen systems for OEM applications, portable systems, TSO oxygen masks, PMA cylinders, and ground support equipment. To learn more about Aerox, visit the company website at www.aerox.com.
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NATIONWIDE TRADE SCHOOL WITH CAMPUS IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA BRINGS UP THE NEXT GENERATION OF AVIATION MECHANICS
In the year 2021, making a career choice can be difficult. But if one is seeking an exciting career with high income earning potential that does not require an exorbitant amount of hours in the classroom, they need not look any further than Aviation Institute of Maintenance. Here at In Flight USA/BizAvJets USA, we have written about the pilot shortage and the need for future generation students to embrace the skies and learn to fly. Equally as important as the need for pilots is the need for skilled mechanics who can keep our aircraft in shape. With campuses in Fremont, CA; Dallas, TX; Las Vegas, NV; and many other cities, AIM is a great choice for students who wish to fulfill the aviation industry’s need for mechanics. The school that is home to several thousand students offers courses in general education, aviation maintenance, and other valuable trade skills that can be applied to HVAC systems. Most students spend 18 months to two years working on their course of study. One member of the In Flight USA/BizAvJets USA staff had the opportunity to tour the Fremont, CA campus. The
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campus is large and includes classrooms, a hands-on laboratory, and full-service offices for the staff. Here students have the opportunity to work on many different types of aircraft from small GA planes to larger jets. Classes run from the early morning until the late evenings, as many students work while attending school. “I am excited about this place,” said Bill Crawford, an instructor of aviation maintenance. Crawford used to work as a mechanic for United Airlines and is thrilled to be sharing his talents and skills with the future generation. “This is just a great place to be a student!” he added. Director, Josh Smith, is also excited to be on such a vibrant campus. “I worked in flight instruction for many years, and it is exciting to be around aspiring mechanics with such a great attitude,” he said. The environment is a positive one, as all are welcome. When one walks in the front door, they can expect to be greeted with a smile. Students seem happy learning their trade, and the aviation industry is lucky to be getting such a wonderful group rising up in the industry. For more information or questions, please visit www.aviationmaintenance.edu.
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IN FLIGHT USA ADDS AVIATION SEARCH ENGINE
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In Flight USA, the monthly publication focused on general aviation, delivers 21st century technology by adding AeroSearcher’s search engine to its website. For 37 years, In Flight USA has been delivering news through its monthly publication. Now, In Flight USA is experiencing enormous success with its virtual publication at www.inflightusa.com, with more than 12,000 sustained hits per month. In Flight USA is focused on delivering 21st century communication with a digital presence that is second to none. Adding AeroSearcher, aviation’s powerful search engine, supports that objective. People can now search for aircraft for sale, aviation jobs, parts, products, and photos without leaving the In Flight USA site. “Nearly 80 percent of all In Flight USA print readers utilize tablet or smartphone technology, and they now have the advantage of enjoying our wide variety of articles, hard hitting editorials, and product news while on the run,” said Annamarie Buonocore, Publisher. “With AeroSearcher’s help, we are putting the power of the Internet into the pockets of our readers.” AeroSearcher gathers data either by direct feed from partners or via aggregation; it scans the Internet to provide data to AeroSearcher’s four streams: planes, products, positions, and pictures. As part of their push to modernize aviation search, the company has focused on making their UI simple and intuitive and their filtering of search results simple yet robust. “We’re delighted to have In Flight USA as part of the AeroSearcher network,” said Co-Owner Jeff Miller. “As a widget partner, In Flight USA now provides their visitors with AeroSearcher’s four streams of aviation search technology: planes,
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products, positions, and pictures.” AeroSearcher is the premier search engine for aviation products, aircraft for sale, jobs, and it has now added aviation photos to its content. They are not an aviation store, aircraft classifieds service, nor an aviation jobs classified site. They do not store listings on their site but simply make finding any particular aviation listing far easier than ever before. Instead of browsing multiple sites and manually having to compare items, AeroSearcher consolidates results in one place. The advanced search features help the aviation community narrow their choices by allowing them to compare and filter data, which saves them time and keeps them coming back. Users can create free accounts and receive notifications as well. The AeroSearcher widget is located on the right side of the homepage on the In Flight website.
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1978 Piper Warrior 161 2968 TTSN, 968 SMOH, Project price ......................................................$24,950
1975 Piper Cherokee 140 With upgraded 160 HP Pen Yan STC, 500 SFRMAN, hangar kept by last owner 21 years. Very nice condition throughout...CALL!
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In Flight USA is a nationwide general aviation magazine that is produced 12 months out of the year. The 52-page publication covers a variety of general aviation issues from airport advocacy to planes for sale to new composite aircraft models. With a print circulation of 30,000 and an online circulation of 100,000 readers per month, the 37-year-old publication is popular among pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and industry professionals. To learn more, please visit: www.inflightusa.com
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1955 Beechcraft T-34B Mentor 60 HRS Since Restoration............$295,000
1980 Cessna 182Q Skylane 3359 TTSN, 1275 SFRMAN, Original IFR panel. Not flown since 2006. Needs Annual Inspection.............................................CALL!
1942 Boeing Stearman PT-17 Completely restored to like new condition with 1940 Phillips Aviation CT-2 Skylark many new updates. 225 HP Lycoming engine with 630 SMOH, Electrical system with Garmin 70 hours since new; one of only two made Avionics, Must see! ...........................$139,950 by the Phillips Screwdriver manufacturer ...................................Considering Offers
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT! Robert Coutches Cell - (510) 783-2711 • (925) 449-5151 550 Airway Blvd. • Livermore, CA 94551• Livermore Airport (KLVK)
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SF Bay Area Drone Services, FAA licensed, insured. Wide range of applications. B-8 Drone, (650) 704-6389. 12/20
pricing. Pacific Coast Avionics, (800) 353-0370, PCA.aero. 7/15
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AIRCRAFT PARTS Thousands of "classic" GA aircraft parts. Univair Aircraft Corp., Auroa, CO, (888) 433-5433, univair.com. 3/21
PROPELLERS Aviation wood, composite or metal propellers. Sensenich, (813) 752-3711, (717) 569-0435 or sensenich.com. 4/21
FUEL Fuel Cells. Repair, overhaul or new. New tanks with 10-year warranty. Hartwig Aircraft Fuel Cell Repair, hartwigfuelcell.com. 2/09
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Aviation Sales & Marketing by ABCI. Ideal for a startup or side hustle in the aviation industry. (702) 987-1679 or aviationsalestraining.com/startup. 1/21
PILOT POSITION WANTED SoCal pilot desires Turbine/Jet SIC time. Comm/Instru/Multi-Eng with SIC for Gulfstream G-IV and scores of hours in the Citation V560. Experienced in aircraft design/flight test/aerospace industry. Willi travel as needed (and for repositioning). Contact Paul at (562) 714-6686 or ptglessner@aol.com. 17400:TFN
MAINTENANCE/INSPECTIONS XL Aviation - Aircraft Maintenance. Custom-tailored programs for all aircraft. Livermore, CA, (925) 961-6135, xlaviationtailwheel.com. 8/20 3D scanning services for Aircraft repair & restorations. Airmotive Specialties, Salinas, CA, airmotves.com, (831) 757-7154. 8/20
Leading worldwide flight support services for corporate, charter, commercial and cargo aircraft. Quickflight Support (QFS), quickflightsupport.com. 3/21
FBOs Serving the General Aviation Community since 1981. Wisconsin Aviation, Watertown Municipal Airport, WI, (920) 261-4567, WisconsinAviat2ion.com. 3/13
Corona Air Ventures. Low fuel prices, amenities, tie-downs & hangars. Corona Municipal Airport, (951) 737-1300, CoronaAirVentures.com. 8/14
AVIONICS Avionics for Every Mission. Installation, bench repair, a/p specialist, all major brands. Airtronics, Calaveras County Airport, CA, airtronicsavionics.com, (209) 736-9400. 11/14 Basic installs to complete panel and glass retrofits. Great service and value
Protective covers for every make, and model, plus insulated engine covers. Bruce's Custom Covers, Morgan Hill, CA, (800) 777-6405, (408) 738-3959, aircraftcovers.com. 10/19 See what you are missing with new models from Rosen Sunvisor Systems. rosenvisor.com, (800) 284-7677. 7/20
Every need to make your dog feel safe in the air. 4 Paws Aviation, (574) 2696300, 4pawsaviation.com. 9/20 New technology in aviation eyewear. methodseven.com. 10/20
Aircraft Protection Covers. Trailing edge, wingtips, full protection kits, more. TRISOFT Aircraft Covers, (800) 844-2371, trisoftcovers.com. 12/20 Think bright! We do. SunSpot Series landing/taxi/recognition lighting. AeroLEDs, (208) 850-3294, aeroleds.com. 1/21 Pilot Headsets on a Higher Plane. Dalcomm Tech, W. Boylston, MA, (800) 5936501, dalcommtech.com. 2/21 Aircraft detailing products & supplies. Jet Stream Aviation Products, (972) 5422400 or jetstreamproducts.com. 5/21
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Increase aircraft sales ten-fold with our broker webinar series. Contact Cardone Aviation, (916) 691-9192, for dates and times. 3/21
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INSURANCE Specializing in personal, business and charter aircraft. Best price, coverage & customer service. Zanette Aircraft Insurance Center, (650) 593-3030, (888) 723-3358. 10/06 Aircraft Insurance WARNING! Need insurance? Call us first for access to the entire market. Best rates. All markets. Aviation Insurance Resources, (877) 247-7767, airpros.com. 1716:TFN
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HANGARS/TIEDOWNS One-piece doors. Hydraulic or bifold. Schweissdoors.com, (800) 746-8273.1/15
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TRAVEL Experience Fly-In Adventure on California's Mendocino Coast. Visit Glendeven Inn & Lodge, glendeven.com, (707) 937-0083, or Little River Inn, littleriverinn.com, (888) inn.love. 5/21
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PUBLICATIONS Avionics Checklists & Quick Reference gudes. Available in book, card & new iPad editions. qref.com or from your favorite supply shop. 8/14 Relevant: A Military Thriller by Peter Zaccagnino, inspired by true events. Available for purchase on Amazon or relevantthebook.com. 10/20
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Aircraft Spruce is featuring many aircraft and aviation-related items this month, especially well-suited for spring cleaning or refreshing. The new Garmin GSB 15 charger is lightweight and vital for aircraft operations in terms of keeping technology powered-up. If your windows have taken a dirt bath, check out Castle Plexo glass cleaner and if you simply need to shed some light on the matter, take a look at Whelen Orion’s 660 series led wingtip position and anti-collision light. Garmin GSB 15 USB Charger FAA TSO: Garmin is pleased to introduce GSB 15, a small, lightweight USB charger designed specifically for aircraft installations. GSB 15 includes two powerful USB Type-A charging ports capable of charging at up to 3A or 18w per port simultaneously. A single GSB 15 is capable of charging two full-size tablets while pilots or passengers use them at full backlight. Compatible with 14v or 28v power systems, GSB 15 has built-in protection against circuit and temperature overloads. There is also configurable halo lighting around the exterior of the USB ports to allow pilots and passengers to easily connect their devices to GSB 15 during nighttime conditions. Two versions of the GSB 15 are
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available and allow for easy installation in space-constrained areas. One version contains a connector on the back of the unit, which is perfect for panel mount installations. A second variant has a connector on the bottom of GSB 15 and is ideal for installations in depth-constrained areas, such as near cabin sidewalls. Installation can also be simplified as GSB 15 can take the place of an existing aircraft instrument hole with an optional adapter plate. A slim, lightweight design makes it suitable for installation in any cockpit or cabin. The units were $349 each but are now on sale for $261.95 each.
MGF Dual Digital USB Charger: As pilots know, not just any charger will work in an airplane. MYGOFLIGHT developed the first charger for use in aviation that was incredibly successful. To raise the bar, they have now created the Dual Digital with a display that shows volts in and amps drawn by each port. No guessing! Further, it supports USB A & USB C and carries 36W of quick charging power enough to charge the iPad 11 while in use! Accessory socket is required, may not fit older cigarette lighter only
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When most people think of California’s Mendocino Coast, they envision ancient redwoods stretching to the sky, quaint, unspoiled villages, and sparkling views over the Pacific as far as the eye can see. And they are right! But what some aviators may not realize is how easy it is to reach this idyllic setting, where your eyes and soul can take a brake from the hectic and troublesome times we have been through. Just north of the San Francisco Bay area is Little River Airport (KLLR). A full facility airport, FBO Air Galore (contact at (707) 972 4498 or https://airgalore.com/) can arrange car rentals which have you within minutes of two of the region’s most luxurious resorts, the Little River Inn and Glendeven Inn and Lodge. But the tranquility and scenery are not the only adventures that await a fly-in family.
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ports/receptacle. The unit sells for $49.99. Pilot USA Carbon A1 ANR Headset: So light you may forget that you have a headset on when you get out of the aircraft… • Made with carbon fiber material, 30 percent lighter than regular headsets. • Connect to two devices at the same time • Record out capabilities to camera/digital recorder or smart phone • USB -C external power source input • AUX input capabilities, dual volume control • Two AA batteries 20-25 hour continues usage • Detachable comm cord for different applications (GA, Heli, 6 pin lemo) • ANR attenuation 19-21 db @ 150 Hz • 5-year warranty The headset sells for $649 Castle Plexo Anti-Static Plastic Glass Cleaner - 20 Oz.: Castle® Plexo™ is a gentle, fast-acting, easy-to-use plastic glass cleaner. Plastic glass requires its
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Remote enough to be deliciously uncrowded, Mendocino is also a magnet for skilled chefs from all over the world, meaning visitors can have a private encounter with nature and then enjoy culinary offerings worthy of a three-star restaurant. These two coastal inns are culinary standouts. At Glendeven Inn & Lodge and their sister property, the Inn at Cobbler’s Walk, it’s all about the breakfast. Three sumptuous courses, brought in a basket to each room every morning, might include fresh squeezed juice from organic oranges; blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, huckleberries, or apples from their own property; fresh-baked muffins; and their famous garden greens soufflé, made with kale, chard, and spinach from their garden. And each breakfast offering includes a dish made with eggs from their more than 75 free-range
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own special cleaner, with no harsh chemicals or abrasives to scratch and discolor it. Plexo leaves plastic glass clean, static free and resistant to fogging. It also works great on glass. This product carries NSF Nonfood Compounds Program Listing C1 Reg. #152957. It is selling for $7.65. Whelen Orion 660 Series Led Wingtip Position / Anti-Collision Light: The Orion 660 series products incorporate RED or GREEN Forward Position Lights as well as the WHITE flashing AntiCollision Light function. State of the art LED circuitry is built in to eliminate the need for separate flasher boxes for operation. The footprint, and mounting, are identical to legacy Whelen products for ease of installation and retrofit. Pending FAA/TSO & STC approval. With four models available, each is currently selling for $545. For more information about these products and thousands more visit the Aircraft Spruce website at www.aircraft spruce.com or call 877-477-7823. You can also ask for or order the company’s 2020 / 2021 Aircraft Spruce full-color print catalog featuring thousands of aviation-related products.
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hens. Surrounded on three sides by lush Van Damme State Park, the two properties offer well-appointed rooms with wood-burning stoves overlooking the mighty Pacific and 15 acres of roaming llamas and clucking chickens (guest favorites being the colorful Blue Favaucanas and Cream Legbars). Little River Inn’s award-winning restaurant has recently resumed outdoor dining in their stunning gardens and features locally-sourced cuisine and seasonal specials. Chef de Cuisine Jason Azevedo is known for his cured meats and handmade pastas, and guests who visit the restaurant during crab season might be lucky enough to find his Dungeness Crab Croque Madame on the menu – a delicious creation of Dungeness crab salad, Old Bay seasoning, and cured egg yolk with a cheddar Mornay sauce on Texas toast. Run by
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