In Flight USA November 2022 by Anne Dobbins

November 2022

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Calendar of Events

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Q Tampa, FL: AOPA “Hangout” Event, Fri. noon to 9 p.m./Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tampa Executive Airport, (301) 695-2214, aopa.org. Q Cullman, AL: Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration, 9 a.m., to 3 p.m., Cullman Regional Airport, cullmanveteransday.com. Q Greenville, TX: Majors Field Fly-In, Greenville Municipal Airport, majorsflyin.com. Q Chino, CA: Hangar Talk/Flying Demo, 10:30 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Palm Springs, CA: Commemorative Series - Return to Normandy, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Atlanta, GA: Atlanta Airshow, opening ceremonies 11:30 a.m., Falcon Field, airshowatlanta.com. Q Las Vegas, NV: Aviation Nation, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Nellis AFB, nellis.af.mil. Q Dallas, TX: Falcon Aircraft Operators Association Event, opens Wed. 5 p.m., Dallas Love Field, (214) 358-8663, independentfalconaircraft.com. Q Lake Havasu, AZ: Havasu 600 Air Race, 2-Day event, (928) 706-8372. Q Pensacola, FL: Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show, gates 8 a.m., Sherman Field, NAS Pensacola, (850) 462-7790, naspensacolaairshow.com. Q Stuart, FL: Stuart Air Show, Witham Field, stuartairshow.com. Tickets (772) 837-9954. Q Dallas, TX: CAF Wings over Dallas WWII Airshow, gates 9 a.m., Dallas Executive Airport, (888) 945-3008, wingsoverdallas.org. Q Los Angeles, CA: American Heroes Air Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hansen Dam Recration Center, (818) 652-1145, heroes-airshow.com. Q Fairview, OK: World’s Oldest Free Fly-In, 7 a.m., Fairview Municipal Airport, (580) 227-3788. Q San Carlos, CA: ACNC Crystal Eagle Award Banquet, 6 to 10 p.m., Hiller Aviation Museum, aeroclubnocal.org/crystaleagle. Q Palm Springs, CA: Taste of Flight, 5 to 10 p.m., Planes of Fame, (760) 778-6262, poftasteofflight.org. Q Monroe, NC: Warbirds over Monroe Air Show, gates 9 a.m., Charlotte Monroe Airport, (704) 282-4542, monroenc.org. 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 Fort Worth, TX: AOPA Aviator Showcase, Thu. 4 to 7 p.m./Fri. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Alliance Airport, aopa.org. Registration required. Q McKinney, TX: AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar, 9 a.m. to noon, McKinney National Airport, aopa.org. Q Burlington, WA: Human Factors Seminar-Go/No Go Decisions, 10 a.m. to noon, Skagit Regional Airport, (253) 906-7930, dybergaviation.com. Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309, flabob.org. Q Palm Springs, CA: Props & Hops Craft Beer Fest, 1 to 6 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Santa Rosa, CA: Open Cockpit Weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 566-8380. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., MontgomeryGibbs Field, (619) 301-2530. Q San Carlos, CA: Helicopter Turkey Drop, 11 a.m. to noon, Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos Airport, (650) 654-0200. Q New Bern, NC: Aeroshell Team Night Show, @4:30 p.m., Union Point Park, (252) 639-2901, newbernnc.gov. Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, Riverside Municipal Airport, (951) 312-4832. Q Palm Springs, CA: Commemorative Series - U.S. Attack Aviation 1916 to Present, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262.

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Q San Carlos, CA: Santa Arrives by Helicopter, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos Airport, (650) 654-0200. Q Palm Springs, CA: Commemorative Series - “Pearl Harbor-A Moment in Time,” 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Chino, CA: Hangar Talk/Flying Demo, 10:30 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Knoxville, TN: 2022 Ag Aviation Expo, opens 7 a.m., Knoxville Convention Center, (202) 546-5722, agaviation.org. Q Rockport, TX: Coastal Bend Holiday Fly-In & Aerospace Education Exposition, gates 8 a.m., Aransas County Airport, (361) 790-0141.

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In Flight USA Celebrating 39 Years

MEET DR. WILLIAM T. BUSCH “AVDOC 51”

here are a lot of “dreads” in life. You know, things you dread doing or dread facing up to … like an IRS audit, a job performance review, or maybe “the talk” with your kids. Aviation has its share of “dreads.” Of course, we dread banging up an airplane, or maybe taking that next written exam or check ride. Even a flight review can be scary if you know your skills are lacking or if you are flying with a CFI you do not know well. But there is one aviation “dread” almost all pilots place close to the top of the list, especially professional pilots, and that is the FAA Medical Exam. As youngsters, we did not give much thought to meeting health standards, but that tends to change when we hit TBO (time between overhauls, about age 50). Like a high-time engine, continued flight depends upon compression checks, oil analysis, dependability of accessory parts and AD’s that the FAA might toss in your direction. If you have good health habits and are working with an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) that you know well, (might even be your primary care physician), your physiological engine is

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probably going to give you many years of good service. But what if you do not have a regular AME. Now the “dread” begins to creep in again. Does this unknown AME consider himself or herself the “Keeper at the Gate” when it comes to aviation safety, ready to find fault versus ways of creating favor? And what about that visit to a medical center, pristine institutional green walls, a waiting room with medical staff racing back and forth in smocks right out of a TV drama. This ambiance is polished off with smells and

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aromas that scream “doctor’s office!” Then you sit in a little room, wondering if you should be on the table or in the chair. Will this AME require a rectal exam? Now there is real dread! Pretty spooky, eh? Let’s fix that. Take a break, you need some time off, right? Set up a holiday visit to Kissimmee, Florida. Plenty to do in that region, a lot having to do with a dude that made good friends with a big-eared mouse. But be sure to visit Kissimmee Gateway Airport. On 3951 Merlin Drive,

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TABLE Volume 39, Number 3

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ON THE COVER COVER STORY

PHOTO FINISH

DAYTON AIRSHOW IMPRESSIVE HEADLINES AND LARGE CROWDS

MEET DR. WILLIAM T. BUSCH, “AVDOC51”

By Mike Heilman Story begins on Page 46 Photos on Page 49

By Ed Downs Page 4

NEWS DOT Announces New Members to Advanced Aviation Committee ....7 AOPA’s Air Safety Institute Releases Nall Report ..................................8 NATA Sustainability Standard For BizAv Gets A Refresh....................11 AOPA Files Complaint to Reverse Dangerous CA County Fuel Ban 13 FAA Invests $31 Million on Cargo Projects to Help Supply Chains ..20 EAA B-17 Sustains Only Minor Damage from Hurricane Ian ..............21 Air Force Rolls Out Climate Change Plan ..............................................22 EPA’s Proposed Endangerment Finding: What It Means for GA ........26 Textron Wins Order for 55 Skyhawks From ATP Flight School ..........27 FAA Activates New GPS-Guided Routes in Alaska ..............................28 Cushing, Oklahoma Helicopter (Huey) Dedication................................32 Special Section: NBAA Follow-Up: Powering Into the Future ............34 Tecnam Introduces STOL of the 21st Century ......................................44 AirplaneManager and FltPlan Announce Plan to Streamline Ops ........45 45

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COLUMNS

By Mark Baker, AOPA President and CEO ..........................8

Mini-Series: Old Guy Learns to Fly (Part 2): Why It Can Be Good for Your Health By Dr. William July ..............6

Moving the Future by Tow: Interview With Aircraft Towing Systems By Annamarie Buonocore ............14

Flying With Faber: Outdoor Discoveries By Stuart J. Faber ........................................................29

Explore the Edge of Space with World View

Homebuilder’s Workshop: Ian By Ed Wischmeyer................................................,........38

AOPA Editorial: The Spirit of Giving

By Larry Nazimek............................................................17

Flying Over the Arctic for a Medical Evacuation By Dominique Prinet.......................................................24

Minden Aviation Roundup: Not Just Any Old Airshow! By Bert Botta................................................38 Affordable Warbirds (Part 1) By Jeremy Cox...............................................................40

Spirit of Flight: Destination, Hiller Aviation Museum By Denise DeGregoire.........................................,.........39 Goodies & Gadgets: Aircraft Spruce Thankfulness .......47

DEPARTMENTS Calendar of Events ..........................................................3 Classifieds ......................................................................48 Index of Advertisers ......................................................50

In Flight USA Celebrating 39 Years

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AN OLD GUY LEARNS TO FLY, PART 2: Guest Editorial

WHY LEARNING TO FLY CAN BE GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH

here’s a lot of weeping and gnashing of teeth out there about having an FAA medical exam. Believe me, I get it. I know because I had to jump through some hoops to get my Class-III medical. Pilots want to fly. We don’t want to sit in a doctor’s office. Let’s go! Well, actually, let’s pause. The medical is real and it can stop your dreams right in their tracks. As a flight student at age 56, I had some concerns about getting my medical. I’m not the brawny young bull in the pictures from my youth. That kid had tight muscles, flat abs, and head full of hair. Fast forward to the dad bod, a touch of hypertension, blood sugar that has to be managed, and a chrome dome. The more I read about getting my license, the more apprehensive I became about the Class-III medical exam. Fortunately, none of my issues are severe, or even in the high range of concerns; nonetheless, I was thoroughly worried that perhaps I may have wasted my time going to ground school. I was so concerned that I took action. Instead of starting my flight training immediately, I called AOPA for advice. They have a team ready to give members good practical information. I also called and emailed a couple of aviation medical consultants who gave me advice about FAA medical exams. I decided to get my medical before going too far along the licensing road. I hope this article is helpful to anyone seeking their private pilot’s license who has any situations that might be of concern when getting medical clearance. I don’t usually walk around feeling old. In fact, I have to usually remind myself that I’m not in my 30s or 40s anymore. But, life has a way of smacking you with reality and this process made me long for the days when I was a younger man. Twenty or 30 years ago physical exams were not something I even gave a second thought to. But now when I do my annual physical I can hear a military drummer in the background while waiting for the doc to come in to discuss results with me. I’m in one of those executive health programs in which you pay a fee to get a personalized experience with your physician. Ironically, for a moment, I almost regretted that because that detailed knowledge of my health history meant he wanted to probe further into making sure

Dr. William July in the cockpit. (Dr. William July)

I was fit to fly instead of rubber stamping my documents and passing me on through. He knows me very well. So, when I told him I needed some documents to supply to the AME as part of my pilot training, he was excited for me, but he also wanted some tests before signing off on the documents. Well, since these were simple forms, I didn’t think much of it. One form verified that my A1C wasn’t over the 6.5 limit and the other one verified my hypertension was well managed. Ok, simple enough, I thought. To be honest, my A1c had been measured the week before as beneath the cut-off for the FAA and I wasn’t worried at all about the hypertension. But my physician suggested to make sure I was healthy to fly he wanted to do some tests. The first test was the Cardiac CT Calcium scan, an imaging process to detect and measure any calcium deposits in your heart. The process was simple, quick and I expected the results to be fine. Well, then my doctor called. He has a great personality and he easily rolled through our “Hello’s” making a segway into the numbers from my test. Overall, my results were good, in the excellent range, except one part, which indicated some potential developing risk factors. First, my heart sank, and I imagined losing all the work I had put into studies for the written exam. But I was assured that was not an issue to be worried about, just something to be aware of. Next, due to my hypertension, my Continued on Page 7

U.S. DOT ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBERS TO THE ADVANCED AVIATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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The U.S. Transportation Department on Oct. 19 announced 12 new appointments to the Federal Aviation Administration Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee (AAAC). The committee provides advice on key drone and Advanced Air Mobility issues. Members are executives and stakeholders who represent a variety of drone and AAM interests, including industry, research, academia, retail, technology and state and local government. In addition, for the first time, the AAAC will include members able to raise awareness of potential impacts to communities, and advise on approaches that advance emerging aviation models while respecting neighboring communities.

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The new members are: • Edward Bolen, Chief Executive Officer, National Business Aviation Association • Jeffrey Keith Antonio Brown, Aviation Chief Operating Officer, Port of Seattle • Kevin Cox, Chief Executive Officer, Ferrovial Vertiports • Karthik Duraisamy, Professor of Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan & Founder and Chief Scientist, Geminus.AI • Amit Ganjoo, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ANRA Technologies • James Grimsley, Executive Director, Advanced Technology Continued on Page 10

Editorial: An Old Guy

Continued from Page 6 physician wanted me to do a nuclear stress test. He wanted to have a full report on my current cardiovascular health before eventually being up in the air alone. At the office of the cardiologist, they injected dye into my vein and put me on a treadmill like a hamster so they could watch my heart pumping. I looked like Steve Austin, the Six Million Dollar Man, on the treadmill. I could hear the theme music. Youngsters can just Google it. I huffed, puffed, and sweated like a pig until I hit the required heartbeats per minute. Since I work out I actually enjoyed this test and felt prepared for it. The cardiologist passed me, and I had actually performed better than average. Now, finally, my physician signed the two simple forms and I took them to the AME on the day of my medical exam. Probably took almost a month to organize all of this back and forth activity. It’s amazing how much work and anxiety went into filling out a couple of lines on a simple form. Finally, after doing what is basically a routine physical, the AME was able to certify me for my Class-III medical status without any special issuances or deferments. Seeing him sign that form as I watched felt like I was watching someone write a million dollar check to me. I was relieved. Initially, part of me cursed at myself for not trying to get all of this done some easier way. However, had I done that, I would not have gained this valuable picture of my health. I thought about a story

I read about a man who was cleaning the rain gutters on the front of his house who slipped off of the ladder and had to go to the emergency room after injuring his leg. He was fine, except somehow during that misadventure, he found out he had a blocked artery and that led to immediate lifesaving surgery. The silent killer was about to claim him as another victim. The smarter part of me realized that I’d made the right decision to comply with my doctor to get the full picture before jumping fully into flight training. It was an opportune time to examine my 56-year-old cardiovascular system in detail. Thanks to this process, I may have avoided some early, undetected potential heart problems. Now, I’m even more motivated to be consistent with my exercise, tighten up my dietary habits, and to get more aggressive about weight management. I also realize to continue flying, I’ll have to stay on top of my health so my medical evaluations will not put an early end to my days of flying. I welcome the challenge. Starting at my age, I want to get every precious hour of flight time I can enjoy before I’m too old to fly. Ironically, the medical exam process may have extended the days of vitality I will have in my life. Next, in the final article in this series, I’m looking forward to candidly discussing the adjustment process of going from the discovery flight, through the confusing early flights, to dedicated student pilot.

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THE SPIRIT

GIVING

In Flight USA Celebrating 39 Years

By Mark Baker

AOPA President and CEO f you have traveled around this great country like I have, you know that Americans are a giving bunch. We give of our time, we open our homes, and we give from the wallet. In fact, the United States was named the world’s most generous country over the past decade by the Charities Aid Foundation’s World Giving Index. I’m not surprised about that, and am also not amazed that National Philanthropy Day and Giving Tuesday are becoming staples in November, a month already known for benevolence. Yet nowhere have I found a more caring community than general aviation. Whether it’s Angel Flights, rescuing people and property from natural disasters, transporting people and supplies to fight the battle against COVID, or flying rescue pets to their new homes, the GA community always steps up in a big way. We also love to give back to aviation – this passion that has given so much to all of us. As pilots, I see it as our responsibility to make sure that GA is strong for those who come after us, so we can keep this remarkable thing going.

I can’t think of a better way to support general aviation than to support the AOPA Foundation. The Foundation funds important AOPA programs – You Can Fly and the AOPA Air Safety Institute – that your membership dollars do not cover. These programs are critical for getting more pilots into the skies and keeping them there safely. A more vibrant general aviation community and industry is what we’re all striving for. A centerpiece of You Can Fly is our High School Aviation STEM Curriculum, whose focus is helping to ensure that aviation has a bright future by providing bright futures for students. We now have more than 12,000 students enrolled in more than 400 classrooms across the country. We’re starting to see real dividends as these students go on to higher education, the military, or solid jobs in the industry. I am most proud that 40 percent of the students in our curriculum come from minority backgrounds, and more than 20 percent are female. I continue to stress that we need more inclusion in aviation – it needs to be a true reflection of society in order to thrive. Many of you have also interfaced with You Can Fly through our Flight

Training, Flying Clubs, and Rusty Pilots initiatives. We’ve designed all of these to make learning to fly more efficient, and continuing to fly more approachable. While we just saw the safest year yet for general aviation, we can’t rest on our laurels. We all need to keep our eye on the ball. To that point, the AOPA Air Safety Institute continues to offer a wealth of content that pilots find educational and engaging – and even lifesaving. More than 12 million times over the past year, pilots and aircraft owners downloaded ASI videos, guides, and other materials to keep them sharp. We continue to hear great feedback about ASI’s Early Analysis series. The videos answer our members’ requests for ways to learn from unfortunate events. In recent videos, ASI Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden provided some initial understanding from the training accidents in Santa Monica, Calif., and Newport News, Va. Of course, the videos are not meant to replace any official investigation, just to give pilots some insight that they can apply to their own flying. To support these programs, and to help keep GA vibrant, the AOPA Foundation provides a variety of giving opportunities to ensure that all aviators can

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protect our shared passion for flying. You can visit our website (foundation .aopa.org/ways-to-give) to see the range of ways to give that fit your life. Donations made in support of the You Can Fly program before Dec. 31 are eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match, effectively doubling the impact of your donation. Some, including me, choose to take their support to the next level by including a gift to the AOPA Foundation in their estate plans, such as their will or trust. Becoming a member of the AOPA Foundation Legacy Society (aopa.org/legacy) provides a great opportunity to help build a stronger, safer pilot community. You should know that we take our responsibility as stewards of your generosity very seriously. The AOPA Foundation has a four-star designation from Charity Navigator for our ethical and efficient use of donations. As we gather with family and friends over this holiday season, and continue to think about how to support things we hold dear, please consider how much general aviation has enriched your life. A donation to the AOPA Foundation is a wonderful way to uphold our collective responsibility to keep this wonderful passion vibrant. Happy holidays!

AOPA’S AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE RELEASES 32ND JOSEPH T. NALL REPORT

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released its 32nd edition of the Joseph T. Nall Report, which covers calendar year 2020. The report’s digital platform provides near real-time accident data that are updated on a rolling 30-day cycle, accelerating the analysis process, and allowing for the most current snapshot of general aviation safety performance. The report notes a decrease in total accidents from 1,167 in 2019 to 1,051 in 2020. The 10-year average is 1,223 accidents each year. Overall accident rates decreased from 4.87 per 100,000 flight hours to 4.69 and the fatal accident rate decreased from 0.89 to 0.83 from 2019 to 2020, respectively. In addition, non-commercial fixedwing accidents decreased slightly with the fatal accident rate declining to 0.92 and the total accident rate decreasing to 5.27. Helicopter accidents — both commercial and non-commercial — saw relatively flat fatal accident rates from 2019 to 2020, but overall accident rates decreased. Weather-related accidents

You have probably heard the adage: “Safe pilots are always learning.” So honing your skills should be a top priority, but where to begin? Tap into AOPA’s ASI’s Safety Centers, which make it a breeze to find ASI’s free aviation safety education programs, neatly arranged by subject. These safety centers include courses, accident case studies, real pilot stories, quizzes, videos, and publications relevant to each topic. Find ASI’ Safety Centers at https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute/safety-centers or link through AOPA’s website, www.aopa.org. (Courtesy AOPA) remain highly lethal, but overall weather accidents sharply decreased in 2020, and maneuvering accidents – another area with high lethality – saw a substantial decrease in fatal accidents reaching a 10year low. “An area where we see some dis-

couragement is the commercial fixedwing total accident rate, which rose following two years of decline,” said Robert Geske, AOPAAir Safety Institute manager of aviation safety analysis. Geske continued, “We are also disappointed to see the number of fatal fuel-related accidents,

which has remained steady at an average of eight per year for several years.” “Furthermore, landing accidents continue to remain the leading type of accidents, but thankfully they account for the lowest number of fatal accidents,” Geske concluded. Descent and approach accidents rose in both overall and fatal accidents, with stall/spin accidents accounting for the largest number of fatal accidents. ASI’s summaries for a given period provide insight and comparisons of selected dates versus previous years. Please review the summaries for a detailed analysis of trends and rates for non-commercial and commercial fixedwing operations, non-commercial and commercial helicopter operations, and sport/experimental operations. The 32nd Joseph T. Nall Report is available on the AOPA website (aopa.org), AOPA’s Air Safety Institute site (https://www. aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safetyinstitute) or directly at https://www. aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safetyinstitute/accident-analysis/joseph-t-nallreport.

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a doctor routinely. If something does not feel right, step up your doctor visits until the anomaly is identified and resolved. Catch a problem before it becomes an FAA level problem. If prescribed a new medication, check with your AME before accepting the prescription to make sure it is not prohibited by the FAA. Alternative medications are frequently available.” Doc then gets a bit serious, “I specialize in helping folks who have gotten into trouble with drugs, medications, and alcohol. With the plethora of deregulation regarding recreational drugs, and the popularity of there being a pill for every malady and occasion, it has become easy for reasonably smart people to get crosswise with FAA standards.” Doc continues, “Professional pilots in particular can endanger their careers with just one ill-conceived action. The FAR’s are very clear, if an action is taken against you (like a citation or night in the pokey for DUI) or you are convicted of a drug or alcohol crime, that event must be reported to the FAA. It is very likely that the offending pilot’s medical certificate will be revoked until medical or psychological intervention has taken place.” Curious, this writer asked if specific programs exist for such problems? “Yes,” answered Doc, “The FAA has a program called the Human Intervention Motivational Study (HIMS) that a person can enter if sponsored by an AME with Continued on Page 16

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With regard to Advanced Air Mobility, the FAA and the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) signed a Declaration of Cooperation on Oct. 18 to support future Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft development and opera-

tion. The declaration continues the safety agencies’ long partnership and formalizes ongoing discussions on certifying and validating new AAM aircraft, production, continued airworthiness, operations, and personnel licensing. “The FAA and the JCAB have enjoyed a long and strong working relationship, and that will extend into this new era of aviation,” said Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen. “Close collaboration with our international partners is critical to successfully and safely integrating these new technologies.” The two agencies will exchange ideas, information, skills and techniques and collaborate on AAM projects and challenges of mutual interest. The announcement follows the FAA’s partnering with the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand in the National Aviation Authorities Network to harmonize our certification criteria and integration plans. Learn more about the FAA’s AAM and AAAC at faa.gov.

NATA SUSTAINABILITY STANDARD FOR AVIATION BUSINESSES GETS A REFRESH

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The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) on Oct. 18 released the first update to the NATA Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses – a self-certification process for any aviation business interested in pursuing flexible, cost-effective options to lower its carbon footprint. The most significant changes to the standard include the introduction of a second checklist option for organizations with more than one location and the addition of a sustainability strategies supplement, providing an enhanced approach to achieve and further promote the goal of the Standard. Developed by a working group under NATA’s Environment Committee, the NATA Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses is voluntary in nature, free to the industry, and designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (including CO2), increase the use of more environmentally friendly energy sources, reduce waste, and encourage

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ties for all member segments from MROs to air charter operators and FBOs to airports, and this standard was developed with the entire aviation business ecosystem in mind,” stated Megan Eisenstein, NATA Managing Director of

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AOPA FILES COMPLAINT TO REVERSE DANGEROUS CALIFORNIA COUNTY FUEL BAN

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s industry professionals and aviation enthusiasts, we have many questions about the future of aviation. Will aircraft become entirely electric? Will some of our smaller airports survive? How will airlines survive the pilot shortage? It is not everyday when you get some really good news about the future of aviation. This month, In Flight USA had the opportunity to sit down with Vince Howie of ATS (Aircraft Towing Systems), an Oklahoma-based company. Their new innovative towing system is an advancement toward a greener, more convenient, and savvier future for commercial and private aviation. This upand-coming system might just do wonders for an airport near you. In Flight USA: How did you get started with Aircraft Towing Systems? What made you want to start this company? Vince Howie: My background is 29 years with the United States Air Force. When I left, I went to work for the state of Oklahoma as the aerospace and defense director working for the governor. I worked for Mary Fallin for several years. My job was to travel around the world and recruit companies to come to Oklahoma. I was at the Paris Airshow in 2018, and I met this Polish man. He had an innovative idea of how to move aircraft around airports. I recruited him to move to the state of Oklahoma. Then we went to Washington D.C. and talked to Senator Inhofe and the rest of our Congressional Delegation in D.C. After that, he decided to base his company in Oklahoma. In 2016, we formed an LLC in Oklahoma. We put Oklahoma State University on contract to do the design work, and he offered me part of the company and the opportunity to run it. So, I have been there since day one on the ground floor with this idea and concept. It wasn’t my original idea, but it’s my idea now. IFUSA: So is this system a patented invention? VH: Yes. We became patented all over the world. My partner had a polypropylene company, and he got taken advantage of, so he believes very strongly in patents. It took us eight years to get our patent in India, but we got it. IFUSA: So what is your position in the company now? VH: I am the CEO and a partner. We

A front view of the Aircraft Towing System. (Courtesy ATS)

A prototype of the trench for the pull car. (Courtesy ATS) have 11 partners, and I am one of them. IFUSA: Tell me about how this towing system works and what makes it unique. VH: It is a tract-channel system that goes underneath the taxiway to take aircraft from the runway to the gate and back to the runway without the use of their main jet engines. As they exit the runway, the tow dolly picks them up. Our system is comprised of three main components: we have the tow dolly above ground, which looks like a large lazy Susan. It chalks the wheel in place. Under the ground, we have a pull car that has an electric motor on it that drives four hydraulic pumps that clamp onto a track down in our channel, which has a steel plate. So, there is a dolly, a pull car, and Continued on Page 18

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By Larry E. Nazimek

hen space tourism became a topic of interest, many writers, myself included, wrote about how “...you, too, can become an astronaut.” Space travel would no longer be limited to military test pilots and others selected by NASA. When the astronomical price of tickets was considered, many of us had far more in common with the military pilots than the multi-millionaires who were going up. It’s not that the providers for these trips were trying to rip off space enthusiasts, but after several years of spending, without income, on research, design, development, test, and evaluation, they had every right to recoup what had been spent. World View, located in Tucson, AZ, however, wants to make these trips possible for a lot more people. Their plan is to take passengers up in a pressurized capsule under a helium-filled balloon to an altitude of about 100,000 feet, above 99 percent of our atmosphere with a fantastic view of the curvature of the Earth. The price is $50,000, a figure that will be affordable to a lot more people. (Perhaps some of those who bought advance tickets for some of the other experiences will

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suffer buyer’s remorse.) I spoke with President and CEO Ryan Hartman to learn more. Their motivation is that when astronauts return to Earth, that the experience changes them for life. They have a much greater appreciation for our planet. They call it the “overview effect.” World View would like as many people as possible to have this experience. As they put it: “We are building the world’s most accessible, sustainable, and purpose-driven space-tourism company while making a measurable improvement to the environment and the lives of the people where we operate. At World View, our mission is not to explore new worlds, but to share a better vision for our own; one that inspires a radically improved future through a profound, life-altering experience. Through our corporate citizenship and sustainability initiatives, we aim to be a leading voice in exploring what it means to be deeply engaged in preserving life on earth.” World View describes themselves as “...an Earth-focused space company. Through both our space tourism and remote sensing platforms, our goal is to create opportunities to shift perspectives Continued on Page 19

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Continued from Page 14 an electric motor. It moves airplanes like tugs move them today, and the weight of the aircraft doesn’t matter. IFUSA: Amazing! So, what makes this system unique from all the others? VH: So, there are two main competitors in alternative aircraft towing. We are different because for one, we are fully autonomous. It is a totally automated system. It knows what aircraft it is towing at all times. It knows the tail number and the flight number. It knows exactly where to

stop at the gate and how to line up with the jetway. TaxiBot is one of our competitors. Users say that it is slower, and it still requires a person to drive it. It slows down the entire operation. It also creates additional traffic and might require its own road to be paved for it. The other competitor is WheelTug is where they motorize the nose landing gear. This requires recertification of the aircraft with the FAA, which is a lengthy process. In bad weather, the nose has the least amount of weight on it, and this makes it

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hard for it to gain traction. Our system is underground and an all-weather system. We don’t have to worry about aircraft slipping off taxiways because of rain or snow. That makes us pretty unique. IFUSA: How does it reduce carbon emissions and make the towing process more environmentally friendly? VH: Yes. If you think about it, the majority of the fleets out there are made up of large aircraft, like 737s and A320s. Those aircraft burn about nine gallons of fuel per minute just during taxi. The aver-

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A tract-channel system goes underneath the taxiway to take aircraft from the runway to the gate and back without the use of their main jet engines. (Courtesy ATS) age taxi time in the U.S. is about 16-27 minutes, depending on the airport. This will amount to major fuel savings per year. Also, we looked at Frankfurt Airport that has about 500,000 taxi movements per year. This amounts to saving 74 million gallons of fuel per year. When you are not burning that fuel, you are saving the atmosphere from carbon monoxide. IFUSA: That is commendable. It sounds like you have done a lot of work in the commercial space. How is this system beneficial to smaller and mediumsized airports that don’t have scheduled flights? VH: We have found with our prototype that we can help airports of all sizes. Our tow dolly is a one-size-fits-all. It can service anything from a 747 to a regional business jet. As we looked at this, we realized that not all airports have major 747 jets. So, we have come up with smaller sizes. The largest we have services everything from a 747 down to a regional jet. For airports that don’t have wide bodies, we have a mid-size that services everything from a 737 down. Then we have a small size for business jets that can accommodate some GA aircraft. Another operation we are working on is the military. We have talked to the Air Force in the U.S. as well as Israel. Continued on Page 19

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Explore the Edge of Space with World View Continued from Page 17 about the planet we inhabit to inspire action and a radically improved future for humanity and our planet.” The zero-pressure balloons are made of a thin plastic film, called polyethylene, which is about the thickness of plastic sandwich wrap and highly durable. Zeropressure balloons are unique in the fact that they have escape ducts to normalize the pressure in the balloon. These openings allow gas to escape and prevent the pressure inside the balloon from building up during gas expansion as the balloon rises above Earth’s surface. As the balloon rises through Earth’s atmosphere, helium in the balloon expands and fills the balloon to a size that is big enough to fit an entire football stadium inside of it. The balloons are only used for one flight but are 100 percent recyclable, something of utmost importance for World View, since they could not be more motivated to preserve our environment. Once the balloon is separated from the capsule, it comes down and is recovered for recycling. World View has a great deal of experience with helium filled balloons for remote sensing, and they are confident that when the balloons return to earth, that they will land in a spot for convenient retrieval by pickup truck or helicopter. Hartman has no worry, whatsoever, that the balloons will land in a place where they shouldn’t, like a highway. “We have a great deal of experience in this area, so we are confident that the balloons will land in one of

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our recovery areas.” It has been reported in the news that there is a worldwide shortage of helium, and that it might be difficult for people to buy balloons for parties or other occasions, but while helium is a limited resource, the global supply available has not decreased, due to the continued discovery of new helium deposits. The amount of helium World View will use represents a very small fraction of the available helium and will not have an impact on the available supply to other industries. Because they are using helium, and not rocket fuel, the flights will be safe and completely emission free. The capsule will be 70 feet below the balloon. The flight will last for six to eight hours. The capsule will return to Earth under a parafoil, and air bags below the capsule will cushion the landing. The guided parafoil will, like an airplane, land into the wind for a gentle descent and

Moving the Future by Tow Continued from Page 18 Many of them have aircraft that have outgrown their hangars. Our system could make moving these aircraft much easier. American Airlines up in Tulsa has seriously considered using our system. When aircraft come in for maintenance over night, it takes up to 16 people to move one plane, and they service three to six planes every night. With our system, they can do it with just one person. This made

us think maybe we needed to look at other possible applications for our system. We came up with a point-to-point ferry system for maintenance areas. We are also working with a deicing company to make loops. With these loops, aircraft can deice just like a carwash. Some smaller airports have asked to just buy our pushback system, and this is now possible for them. Through our prototype, we have learned a great deal.

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touchdown. They will have six landing sites, with the wind determining which one will be used. The capsule will carry two crewmembers (pilot and concierge) and eight passengers. Saying that the interior is first class is an understatement, as it’s much more than that. Gourmet food and beverages will be served, and passengers are invited to walk around, take pictures, and enjoy the view from the various windows. Hartman commented that, “...the cabin altitude will be between 5,000 and 10,000 feet. Oxygen masks will not be necessary, although they are available, just like on an airliner. It’s a complete shirtsleeve environment.” World View is working with the FAA on the type of licenses that will be required of the pilot, as this is a new frontier. There will be only one launch site in the U. S., near Flagstaff, AZ, because

IFUSA: How difficult is the transition process for most airports? VH: This is infrastructure, and it is a major change. But there are numerous ways to go about it. One way is to do it at night when the airport is not as busy. We would dig a trench and put in the channel. The next day, the airport would be operational, but our system would not yet be. They could also shut down a group of gates or terminals at one time. We work

they want passengers to take in the view of the Grand Canyon. Other sites will be the Great Barrier Reef, Australia; Serengeti, Kenya; Norway, for the Aurora Borealis; Amazonia, Brazil; Giza Pyramids, Egypt; and the Great Wall of China, Mongolia; all selected to give passengers the most fantastic experience. There will only be one flight per day at each site. They will launch prior to dawn, so that the passengers will see the sun rise over the earth. The whole experience will take five days, with various briefings, tours, wellness activities, and other experiences. World View does not want the end of the experience to be the end of their contact with those who have enjoyed this transformational experience. They hope to build this association as more people take the flights. While other space tourism companies are starting from scratch, i.e., going into an area where they have little to no experience, World View has been using helium balloons for their remote sensing projects for a long time, so their entry into space tourism builds on that. They are progressing along on this project. Hartman expects that they will start test flights “...in early to mid 2023 uncrewed, and with persons on board in early 2024, with paying passengers in late 2024.” If you still aren’t convinced that this five-day transformational experience is for you, or for more information: https://worldview.space/.

24/7 to get it in there and make it happen as fast as possible. Once it’s installed, both airlines and airports will benefit. They save on labor, which is a challenge for them anyway. This can be integrated into the FAA system or it can be a standalone. It is on some airports right now, and they find the system so much easier. IFUSA: Thank you!

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FAA INVESTS $31M IN KEY AIRPORT CARGO PROJECTS TO STRENGTHEN SUPPLY CHAINS

The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Oct. 11 awarded more than $31 million in grants to expand cargo infrastructure at nine airports across the United States. The projects at these airports will help expedite the movement of goods throughout the country. “Every day, we rely on goods transported through our nation’s airports,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “Today’s announcement will make improvements at airports across our country so they can handle cargo more efficiently and help strengthen America’s supply chains.” “These grants will provide lasting benefits today and well into the future for our economy,” said Deputy FAA Administrator A. Bradley Mims.

The funding includes: • Chicago Rockford International Airport in Rockford, Illinois – $6,799,210: Construct a 4,267-foot Taxiway and connectors to increase access to the south cargo apron. • Huntsville International AirportCarl T. Jones Field in Huntsville, Alabama – $5,614,732: Rehabilitate 5,600

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Overview of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Rockford, Illinois. According to FAA data, RFD handled more than 3.4 billion pounds of landed weight in 2021 compared to just over 2.7 billion pounds in 2020 – a nearly 25 percent year-over-year increase. The airport has just been granted $6.7 million to construct a 4,267-foot taxiway and connectors to increase access to the south cargo apron. (Courtesy RFD, flyrfd.com)

square yards of the existing air cargo apron and expand the airport’s existing access road an additional 1,450 feet to enhance access. • Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in Greer, South Carolina – $4,524,530: Rehabilitate existing taxiway and cargo apron pavement throughout the airport. • Bishop International Airport in

Flint, Michigan – $2,307,210: Rehabilitate 37,400 square yards of existing cargo apron pavement and perform crack repair and joint sealing to 26,800 square yards of deicing apron surface. • Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport – $8,169,544: Reconstruct the taxilane and rehabilitate the apron at the airport, where the second-most amount

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of cargo weight traverses through. • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle, Washington –$1,926,518: Reconstruct 4,200 square yards existing cargo apron pavement. • Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport in Toledo, Ohio – $1,071,768: Rehabilitate 27,670 square yards of cargo apron pavement and to design improvements to 16,450 square feet of the taxiway safety area erosion control system. • Stockton Metropolitan Airport in Stockton, California – $417,036: Fund the design phase to rehabilitate 800 feet of the existing cargo taxilane pavement. • Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island – $197,310: Design a new 60,000 square-yard cargo apron to accommodate increased use. The money for these projects comes from the Airport Improvement Program during FY2022. The program pays for a variety of projects including: construction of new and improved airport facilities, repairs to runways and taxiways, maintenance of airfield elements like lighting or signage, and the purchase of equipment needed to operate and maintain airports. Learn more at faa.gov.

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EAA Boeing B-17 Aluminum Overcast upon arriving at Punta Gorda where it has been awaiting parts for repairs since March 2021. (Courtesy EAA Chapter 565, Punta Gorda, FL) EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast, which has been based in Punta Gorda, Florida, for the past year while awaiting repairs to its wing structure, apparently sustained only minor damage as Hurricane Ian came ashore in that area of the Gulf Coast earlier this week and caused tremendous damage in that region. “We were incredibly fortunate that

the aircraft did not suffer any major damage, from what early indications tell us,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and chairman of the board. “Our thanks to Arcadia Aerospace Industries for looking after the airplane and taking all the precautions they could prior to the storm’s landfall and during the event.” Continued on Page 22

GAMA WELCOMES ICAO’S ADOPTION OF 2050 NET-ZERO CARBON GOAL

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) on Oct. 7 commended the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 41st Assembly for adopting a longterm goal of net-zero carbon emissions for international flights by 2050. “We commend the ICAO Assembly for its prioritization of carbon emissionreduction goals and standards. Achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is an ambitious goal which the aviation industry can reach through strong partnerships with governments and regulators to help accelerate the production, distribution and use of SAF as well as investments in research, development and deployment projects to advance technology and facilitate operational improvements. General and business aviation manufacturers are committed to working with ICAO to reach our net-zero goal as outlined in the Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change and to support the future of our industry and its societal and economic benefits,” said Pete Bunce,

GAMA President and CEO. The ICAO goal of net-zero carbon emissions for international flights by 2050 aligns international aviation with the Paris Agreement. The draft resolution text which was adopted by the ICAO Assembly can be found at the ICAO website (www.icao.int) or directly at https://www.icao.int/Meetings/a41/Docu ments/WP/wp_658_en.pdf. The Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change (BACCC) was originally announced in 2009 and through comprehensive technical coordination was renewed and strengthened in 2021 to include a pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The commitment,which requires strong partnerships with government and other stakeholders, is centered around new and ongoing technological advancements, sustainable fuels, infrastructure and operational improvements, and global market-based measures.

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ready to respond and achieve air and space dominance when and where the nation needs us,” said Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall. “Our mission remains unchanged, but we recognize that the world is facing ongoing and accelerating climate change and we must be prepared to respond, fight, and win in this constantly changing world.” The plan outlines three major priorities that ensure the Department of the Air Force maintains the ability to operate under a changing climate, preserves operational capability, protects its systems, and contributes toward enhancing climate change mitigation. 1. Maintain air and space dominance

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EAA B-17 Sustains Only Minor Damage Continued from Page 21 The hangar where the B-17 was parked did suffer substantial damage, but early inspection shows only one piece of structure struck the B-17’s tail section, which is repairable. The fuselage was not damaged from initial inspection done onsite, although there is a great deal of debris in the hangar that must be cleaned up.

“The first priority is ensuring the hangar structure is safe to enter before sending our people there to further inspect the airframe,” Pelton said. “We don’t have an exact timeline for that to occur, but we are very fortunate compared to the very sad loss of life and property that occurred throughout southwest Florida during the hurricane. Our thoughts are with all in that

area, including our many EAA members and friends.” Aluminum Overcast has been in Punta Gorda since March 2021, when a routine pre-flight inspection revealed a crack emanating from the left sheer web, which is a secondary support structure for the wing. The only way to repair that is by removing the wing. The repair itself is

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support operations globally while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adopting cost-competitive alternative energy sources. The department will provide updates as necessary to address new policies, technology innovation and evolving missions that answer emerging climate concerns. Learn more at af.mil. not overly complicated, but getting to it is. As the wing was removed, EAA teams noticed other things that would be best served by repairing them at the same time. The proper parts for the vintage World War II bomber are currently being specially manufactured for the repairs.

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By Dominique Prinet

Editor’s Note: Dominique Prinet obtained his Canadian commercial licenses in 1965, and his ATR in 1970. He flew for a year along the B.C. coast, and then for Gateway Aviation, in Yellowknife (NWT), from 1966 to 1971, with Beavers, Otters and Beech 18s, on floats, wheels and skis. Between flights, he obtained an engineering degree from UBC and an MBA from McGill. Dominique became VP of Nordair (Montreal) in the seventies, and joined Canadian Airlines (Vancouver) as VP Marketing in 1987. He then spent five years in Africa, turning-around andmanaging the national airline Air Tanzania. He obtained his helicopter license at 70. In 2021, he published Flying to Extremes (Hancock House), describing his adventures as a bush pilot in the Arctic during the late sixties. This is part 2 of his exciting story of flying over the Arctic for a medical evacuation to Yellowknife. Before presenting part 2, please note we regret some errors in describing this story in last month’s edition. Corrections are as follows: - The Marten Hartwell story is not taken from the book Flying to Extremes. This is an unpublished story by Dominique Prinet and does not appear in the book. - The caption under the image of the Beech 18 says that the story is in Flying to Extremes, however it is not. Photo credit is to Dominique Prinet. - For the photo of the book cover, credit should have been to Linda Mistusi, who designed both front and back covers, and to Hancock House, the book publisher. - Any photo credits made to Coldwater Communications should have been credited to Dominique Prinet. The pilot always has a right to refuse or interrupt the flight, but if he does this too often, he risks losing his job and being replaced by a young innocent and enthusiastic pilot. At the beginning of my career, when I was looking for work as a pilot, I was thus offered a job regularly transporting dynamite and passengers for a mine in the Brazilian jungle. When I asked why the previous pilot was no longer flying, I was told that he and his passengers had been blown to smithereens when the 500kg of dynamite he was carrying exploded. It was put down to the local heat and humidity causing the nitro-glycerine to ooze from the dynamite sticks. I was prepared to take

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A Gateway Avaition Beech 18 like the one Marten Hartwell was flying. (Courtesy Dominique Prinet) the job, but found another one in the meantime. If I was going to be transporting dynamite, which I did many times, I would ultimately rather do so in the coolness of the Great North. Responsibility for an accident therefore almost always falls on the pilot, and almost never on the company. It’s very unfair, and it’s inconceivable that a charter company could send pilots and passengers to their deaths without suffering the wrath of the Department of Transport, on the grounds that pilots are solely responsible when they accept the plane and the flight. During the inquiry that followed Marten Hartwell’s accident, Gateway Aviation, as always, explained that it had done nothing wrong: no one had forced the pilot to accept the flight; on the contrary. The managing director of the company, Doug Rae, clearly explained that he had just recently reminded the pilot to “be careful and only do visual flights in the daytime”. In the Arctic and in winter? That would mean staying grounded for six months without pay, or rather getting fired after a week! Just before Marten Hartwell, the company had hired an Australian pilot. He had killed himself and his passengers in a Beaver after three months, when he crashed into a hill in bad weather about 100 kilometres from Yellowknife. Again, it was the pilot’s fault: he had been asked to make the flight, but he should simply have refused. I myself suffered 13 engine failures in November and December 1969 on scheduled flights between Yellowknife and Fort Smith with that same Beech 18 or one or two other planes of the same model and operated by the same company, due to carburettor icing in one or the other of the engines while flying near Great Slave Lake. I had to cross the lake in both directions while it was not yet completely frozen, with about ten passen-

gers every time. I eventually decided to cut one of these flights short when I lost the first engine ten minutes before arriving in Fort Smith. We landed normally with one engine. After the stopover, both engines started again without any problem, but I then lost the second engine shortly after take-off. With engine failures having occurred on both sides, things were getting risky, so I promptly turned around and returned to Fort Smith. During the return trip, the first engine also decided to stop. We glided down silently right onto the runway centre line, and the landing was actually very pleasant for everyone as there was no turbulence and the flight was very quiet. The passengers were delighted, though they regretted that the flight had to end there, and no one asked any questions. Once we were on the runway with both propellers stopped, I had to wait ten minutes for the ice in the carburettors to melt and to get the engines started again to clear the runway and get to the ramp. The mechanic and the manager of the Yellowknife base I had come from were fully aware of the problem, which had been going on for weeks. But without a hangar, go try fixing an engine at night in minus 40ºC weather! Had we crashed in the forest or into Great Bear Lake, I would have been solely responsible: no one had forced me to fly. On another regular winter flight with a Gateway Beech 18, the windshield deicer worked only slightly on the right, clearing a tiny vertical ellipse. The windshield was completely covered in frost but for a small opening in front of the co-pilot seat. When we were trying to land on the gravel runway at Fort Resolution, on the south shore of Great Slave Lake, I was directed by the kind passenger on my right, who was happy to be of service. He was leaning forward, peeking through the small hole: “a little to the left…”, “a little

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Marten Hatwell being taken to hopsital by the RCMP after his rescue. (Courtesy Edmonton Journal)

The crash site, East of Great Bear Lake. The shelter is on the right; the broken fuselage of the Beech 18 is on the left. (Courtesy Edmonton Journal)

Shelter built of sleeping bags. Aircarft seat in fron of the tent. The Beech 18 fuselage is on its left side, with part of the right wing sticking up. (Courtesy News of The North) to the right…”, “about 800 metres…”, “a bit more to the right…”, “400 metres…”. I kept the altitude at about 15 metres above the fir trees by looking down to the left, in front of the wing, until I saw the edge of the airport pass by. Had we hit a fir tree, I would have been solely responsible. Marten Hartwell was flying in similar conditions, with the same type of aircraft from the same company, but he had much less experience. Shortly after the search was called off, his adventure took a spectacular twist. At the insistence of the organisation Inuit Tapirisat (“Inuit Brotherhood”), friends of Marten Hartwell and, most importantly, the father of his friend Susan Hartley, a mathContinued on Page 25

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Continued from Page 24 ematics professor at Acadia University, the search resumed after a few days. On 7 December, a military aircraft on a regular flight from Inuvik to Yellowknife that was totally unrelated to the search picked up a distress beacon signal. The Hercules changed course to better determine its origin, but the signal quickly stopped. The next day, two Hercules from the new search team flew around the region, completely outside all previous search areas, but heard no signals. On the third day, 9 December, a Hercules picked up the signal again, sustained for longer this time, and eventually spotted Marten Hartwell waving a red rocket flare in front of his tent next to the wreckage of his plane, south-east of Great Bear Lake, 300 kilometres away from the direct route from Cambridge Bay to Yellowknife. Another Hercules immediately dropped paratroopers in a small nearby clearing. It took them an hour wading through the deep snow to reach the wreckage of the Beech 18. Marten was the only survivor. He told his story: Nurse Judy Hill, who was sitting in the co-pilot seat, had been killed on impact. The Inuit woman who was about to give birth died within a few hours. The 14-year-old Inuit boy, David, had some bruises but was not injured. As for Marten Hartwell, both his ankles and one of his knees were broken, which completely immobilised him. Under Marten’s direction, David, the young Inuit, had built a tent structure with pieces of fir tree, and covered it with the tarpaulins used to protect the engines. They had five sleeping bags on board. David starved to death after three weeks; Marten survived from the nurse’s flesh. As he had a poor understanding of his distress beacon’s functioning and how to operate it – he in fact had additional batteries, – he’d only activated it for brief moments, and only on the rare occasions when he heard an aircraft in the distance. During the flight, he was unable to pick up the Yellowknife beacon which was still too far away, or even the nearby but far too weak Contwoyto Lake beacon, so he’d decided to descend from 1,200 metres to 700 metres above sea level to “better pick up the signal”. Instead, he should have gained altitude. Off to his right and close to Great Bear Lake, he hit the top of a hill. This story made headlines all over the world. It was around the same time that an F27 crashed in the Andes, on a

Typical scenery along most of the route between Cambridge Bay and Yellowknife. (Courtesy Dominique Prinet) Cambridge Bay, on Victoria Island (Canadian Arctic) where the Marten Hartwell flight started. (Courtesy Dominique Prinet)

Yellowknife, on Great Slave Lake, the intended destination of the Marten Hartwell flight. (Courtesy Dominique Prinet)

flight from Montevideo to Santiago, with a rugby team and their friends and families on board. Of the 45 passengers, 16 were recovered after 72 days. They too had survived by consuming the flesh of the passengers who’d died in the accident. Marten Hartwell’s rescue was followed by an inquiry that began on 11 December in a hangar at Yellowknife Airport, was put on hold, and resumed on 26 February after further delays. Along with the men in charge of the judicial inquiry itself, several representatives from different branches of government were present: the Mounted Police, The Department of Transport, the Government of the Northwest Territories, and the federal Department of Justice. There were also representatives from the Inuit Tapirisat. The inquiry was led by Walter England, and the jury was comprised of six local men, five of whom had ties to aviation, including several pilots such as Rocky Parsons, Bob O’Connor and Dunc Matheson. Marten Harwell was represented by lawyer Brian Purdy from Yellowknife. The jury concluded that Marten Hartwell was not qualified for the flight and should have turned it down, and that the aircraft did not have the mandatory

The autor with a Gateway Aviation Otter along the Arctic coast, a year before the time of the Marten Hartwell crash. (Courtesy Dominique Prinet)

navigation and communication instruments or that they were not functioning. The jury also recommended, among other points, that the small beacon on Contwoyto Lake, halfway between Cambridge Bay and Yellowknife, be more than doubled in power, from 400 to 1,000 watts. This beacon was of virtually no use: small commercial aircraft on wheels, skis and floats operating at relatively low altitudes barely picked up signals from the beacons within a 10km radius. Naturally, Marten should have refused the flight, and the patients should have been sent to Yellowknife that very evening, either in the Twin Otter that was already in Cambridge Bay or in the DC3 operating NWT Air’s scheduled flights a few hours later. He should also have gained altitude to better pick up the signal from the Yellowknife beacon. With that being said, he was certainly influenced by insidious factors. First, at such high latitudes, gyrocompasses theoretically precess by a dozen degrees to the right every hour on a southbound (or northbound) flight, so that after three hours of flight his gyrocompass would have been steering him nearly 30 or 40 degrees to the right of his route. Second, the setting

sun was just below the horizon to the west, and the sky was therefore relatively light to his right; conversely, everything was dark to his left. The appeal of light is very powerful, and a stressed pilot would naturally tend to turn at least slightly to the side of brighter skies. What’s more, the tundra, pitch-dark at night and offering no landmarks from above, was to his left, whereas the forest, above which it’s much easier to navigate because one can identify the white lakes from the dark forest, was to his right. A pilot will obviously tend to drift towards an area where he can find his bearings, even if it means correcting the trajectory later on. I’d actually shared these suggestions with the search leader, who, accordingly, sent out a Hercules the next day to spend eight hours west of the direct route, but nothing was found. It should have searched even further. Marten recovered soon enough, after a few sessions of surgery to break his legs again and straighten them back into shape. He got his license back, and started flying again less than two years later in Fort Norman on the Mackenzie River, west of Great Bear Lake. He was well accepted and respected by all, especially the indigenous Dene people, as he sometimes took risks to help them when they were stranded in the forest. In October 1987, in the snow and in very bad weather, the pontoons of his floatplane hit a fir tree as he was returning to Fort Norman after taking fresh supplies to a trapper. He was only slightly injured and was picked up after walking in the forest for two days. His return to Fort Norman was a joyous celebration.

Author’s Note: I accompanied Marten Hartwell once or twice in an Otter on floats, and found him to be a very good and conscientious pilot.

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On Friday, Oct. 7, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its long-awaited proposed finding of endangerment regarding lead emissions from piston aircraft. This was not unexpected and is the first step in a multi-year, multi-step regulatory process that will most likely conclude with the eventual removal of lead from avgas. The general aviation community remains committed to removing lead from aviation gasoline by the end of 2030, without compromising the safe and efficient operation of the fleet and the economic health of the general aviation community. Therefore the GA industry has joined with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative, which provides for an orderly and safe transition to a lead-free avgas future.

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The EPA, FAA, and aviation community are ultimately working toward the same goal: a fleet-wide transition to an unleaded fuel by the end of 2030 while, in the meantime, ensuring that 100LL remains available for the safe operation of the current fleet as the community transitions to unleaded fuel. (Courtesy EAA) close or significantly reduce operations. The EPA announcement will undoubtedly be used by those groups. Fortunately, EAA members and chapters have a remarkable history of bridging the gap between airports and their surrounding communities. Events such as Young Eagles, fly-ins, and open houses, most of which welcome the public, have formed strong bonds between pilots and locals. Airport managers, pilots, and aircraft owners will rely on these long-standing relationships to educate communities about plans to transition to unleaded fuels by 2030. EAA’s goal is to avoid a patchwork of airport-specific requirements leading to inconsistent fuel availability. That could create a situation Continued on Page 27

Joint General Aviation Industry Statement Regarding EPA Proposed Endangerment Finding for Lead Emissions from Piston Aircraft

The general aviation industry and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have a shared goal to rid lead from all aviation fuel used for piston-powered aircraft no later than 2030, according to an announcement by EAA on Oct. 7. The FAA and industry have come together under the EAGLE (Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions) banner to see this mission realized. The GA industry has been preparing for the proposed EPA finding, which is a multi-step regulatory process, and has aligned the goals of EAGLE to meet the challenges of transitioning to an unleaded future without compromising the economic and broader public benefits of general aviation. It’s important to note that today’s EPA announcement in no way bans or mitigates the use or sale of 100-low lead (100LL) fuel at any of the nation’s more than 5,000 public-use airports. The general aviation industry and the FAA remain committed to a safe and smart unleaded transition. Any ban of 100LL for piston-powered Continued on Page 27

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Textron Aviation on Oct. 13 announced an agreement with ATP Flight School for the purchase of 55 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft. The piston aircraft will add to ATP’s existing fleet of nearly 200 Skyhawks, across 74 training centers nationwide. The Cessna Skyhawk is designed

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Textron Aviation has inked an agreement with ATP Flight School for the purchase of 55 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft. (Courtesy Textron)

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Continued from Page 26 where aircraft could be mis-fueled, leading to safety and operational concerns.

Next Steps

The EPA, FAA, and aviation community are ultimately working toward the same goal: a fleet-wide transition to an unleaded fuel by the end of 2030. There are already promising steps taken in that direction and more to come in the near future. With something as complex and safety-related as changing the fuel for the entire general aviation fleet, the FAA and industry will move cautiously and methodically toward a safe and effective transition to any unleaded replacement. Currently, the FAA does not regulate avgas because the FAA has no authority to regulate fuels. Standards for the refining, blending, and distribution of avgas are developed and administered by the petroleum and aviation industries through consensus standards administered by organizations such as ASTM International. Ultimately, the “ban” on leaded avgas might take the form of an operating rule under Part 91 for instance, simply stating that on a particular date, no aircraft may use fuels containing lead. It’s important to note that lead cannot be removed or “banned” from avgas by the EPA or FAA until all of these regulatory steps prescribed under the Clean Air Act are taken – likely not for a num-

ber of years. On Sept. 1, the FAA issued supplemental type certificates to allow General Aviation Modifications Inc.’s (GAMI) 100-octane unleaded fuel (G100UL) to be reportedly used in every spark-ignition engine and every airframe powered by those engines. The deployment of this fuel and its adoption by general aviation will help guide the EPA and FAA’s regulatory efforts. In addition to GAMI, three highoctane unleaded fuels continue to be evaluated. Swift Fuels is working through the FAA Supplemental Type Certification process while Afton/Phillips 66 and Lyondell/VP Racing are using the EAGLE fleet authorization process. The outcomes of these efforts will also be considered in the EPA and FAA rulemaking activities and any unleaded fuel transition.

Rulemaking Steps

• Step 1: EPA’s Endangerment Finding. Under the Clean Air Act, the EPA has the authority to find that a particular air pollutant emitted from aircraft engines “causes, or contributes to, air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare.” This process involves studying the pollutant in question, its sources and quantities, then publishing a proposed finding (which is where we are currently), followed by public comment and a

potential final finding of endangerment. As stated on EPA’s website, “After evaluating comments on the proposal, we plan to issue any final endangerment finding in 2023.” It should be noted that a final finding could be either endangerment or non-endangerment. Assuming the final finding in 2023 concludes that lead emissions from piston engine aircraft does cause, or contribute to, air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare (otherwise known as a positive endangerment finding), EPA then moves to a regulatory action in step 2a below. On the cusp of EPA’s positive endangerment finding the FAA has an obligation to “prescribe standards for the composition or chemical or physical properties of an aircraft fuel or fuel additive” as described in step 2b below. The EPA and FAA steps outlined in 2a and 2b below will most likely occur concurrently. • Step 2a: EPA’s Aircraft Emissions Standards. Once the EPA determines that a pollutant endangers public health or welfare, it triggers a statutory requirement under the Clean Air Act to propose engine emission standards to address the issue. The EPA must consult with the FAA to consider technology, safety, and noise when establishing aircraft engine emission standards. The development of these standards will entail another proposed and final rulemaking allowing for public comment and input. It is reason-

Joint General Aviation Industry Statement Continued from Page 26 aircraft before an unleaded alternative is widely available poses a serious safety risk to pilots, carries economic consequences to thousands of local communities, and is a violation of current federal rules and regulations. To date, the FAA has approved a 100-octane unleaded fuel developed by General Aviation Modifications, Inc., in Oklahoma, for nearly all general aviation piston aircraft engines and airframes.

Steps are now being taken by GAMI to move this fuel through the commercialization process. In addition, Swift Fuels, LLC, an Indiana-based company, is also making significant progress on its 100-octane unleaded fuel solution and anticipates approval by the FAA in 2023. Swift Fuels has already received approval for its 94UL fuel, which is in use today for aircraft engines that can fly on this lower octane fuel.

Moreover, progress is being made on unleaded fuels currently being evaluated by the FAA in its Piston Aviation Fuel Initiative program. Partnerships between Afton Chemical/Phillips 66 and Lyondell/VP Racing have each developed high-octane fuels as potential replacements for 100LL. Congress has provided more than $40 million for this testing and evaluation effort. The general aviation fleet of more than 220,000 aircraft consists of those

able to expect this process to take approximately two years as there are no lead emission standards currently in place. It is also important for the aviation community to understand, that per the Federal code as passed by Congress, EPA’s aircraft emission standards cannot “adversely affect safety.” • Step 2b: FAA’s Fuel Standards. Following a positive endangerment finding by the EPA for lead emissions from aircraft piston engines, the FAA is obligated to regulate it both as a fuel component and as a fuel additive. Generally, this would be another rulemaking process that would take the usual rulemaking steps lasting approximately two years. • Step 3: FAA’s Certification Standards. Once EPA has promulgated lead emissions standards for pistonengine aircraft, the FAA is responsible for enforcing EPA regulations. This is yet another multi-year process involving proposed rulemaking, public comment, and internal government coordination. The publication of a final rule does not in and of itself implement an immediate “ban” on the use of leaded avgas. EAA’s primary mission through all of this is to ensure a smart and safe transition to an unleaded fuel that preserves the utility of the existing general aviation fleet and maintains a stable and costeffective supply of fuel now and into the future. Learn more at the EAA website, www.eaa.org. used for recreational and business purposes, and also provides airlift assistance in times of natural disasters, evacuations, movement of combat injured veterans, medical supplies and personnel where needed, and more. The industry directly supports over 1.2 million jobs and contributes more than $247 billion in economic output. Learn more at EAA, www.eaa.org, and at Swift Fuels, www.swiftfuels.com.

FAA ACTIVATES NEW GPS-GUIDED ROUTES IN ALASKA BELOW HAZARDOUS WEATHER In Flight USA Celebrating 39 Years

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Oct. 11 that it is publishing 54 GPS-guided routes in Alaska, allowing pilots to navigate direct flight paths at lower altitudes to avoid icing conditions. The 30 new and 24 amended Terminal Transition Routes, known as T-routes, are part of the FAA’s Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative. “Flying in Alaska is unlike any other place in the United States,” said Acting

FAA Administrator Billy Nolen. “Troutes will provide pilots additional options for completing their missions safely in this uniquely challenging environment.” Pilots use T-routes to navigate along specific points while flying under instrument flight rules (IFR) using approved Global Positioning System (GPS)/Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) equipment. To date, 13 have been activat-

ed; another 20 are expected to go live in November and December, and the remainder in 2023. The FAA launched the Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative in October 2020. The agency issued 11 recommendations last October on how to increase aviation safety in Alaska after a comprehensive yearlong examination of safety issues specific to Alaska, where more than 80 percent of communities are

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accessible only by air. The development of T-Routes was included in those recommendations. The FAA is developing additional Troutes to replace Low Frequency/ Medium Frequency (LF/MF) airways between now and 2025. Learn more about the FAA’s Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative at https://www.faa.gov/alaska.

Textron Aviation Announces Order For 55 Cessna Skyhawks

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“ATP takes pride in providing Airline Career Pilot Program students with one of the newest, most advanced safety-focused training fleets,” said Michael Arnold, director of Marketing, ATP Flight School. “The Skyhawk has proven to be an integral part of the ATP fleet, which system wide delivers 480,000 flight hours and nearly 9,000 pilot certificates issued annually. The new order with Textron Aviation will be essential in continuing to provide students with the fastest path to gain certification and start their careers as airline pilots.”

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Flying With Faber OUTDOOR DISCOVERIES

’m constantly thinking about the outdoors. Whatever the season, my preference is to select a destination with outdoor activities. Here are a few I recently discovered. The Dominican Republic is conducive to a year around outdoor playground. Australia’s Northwest Territories are now enjoying summer weather. The fishing lodge at Ft. Smith, Montana, should definitely be kept in mind for early spring and summer.

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, La Romana-Higüey Hwy., La Romana, 22000, Dominican Republic, 1-855-5590806, casadecampo.com.

Teeth of the Dog

Since opening in 1971, “Teeth” is widely recognized as the No. 1 course in the Caribbean and is continually ranked among the top layouts in the world. The oceanfront “Heaven 7” holes are astoundingly beautiful. Golf Digest lists it at No. 27 in its “World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses.”

Dye Fore

Twenty-seven-hole Dye Fore joined Teeth of the Dog in 2002. Its three nines – Chavon, Marina and Lakes – are distinct. Chavon features seven holes running atop cliffs dropping 300 feet, Marina meanders down to a harbor ringed by restaurants and shops, and Lakes is artfully crafted across tumultuous terrain. Golf Digest’s Planet Golf ranks it No. 3 in the Dominican Republic.

The Links

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Located in the interior of the property is the resort’s third Dye layout, The Links. The moderately hilly track with tall Bahia grass framing bunkers and undulating greens presents spectacular Caribbean views. Slightly more than 7,000 yards from the back tees and playing to a slope of 126, it is considered one of the most-forgiving courses Dye has designed.

Casa de Campo Golf Learning Center

(Courtesy Casa de Campos)

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas offers unforgettable experiences with 7,000 acres of adventure. Golfers can select from a total of 63 holes of exceptional golf on three courses: Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore and The Links, each designed by the legendary architect Pete Dye. The resort also offers a world-class Golf Learning Center highlighted by Trackman technology. These amenities are complemented by spacious hotel rooms, suites, and luxury villas. Expertly prepared cuisine from around the world, a 370-slip Marina & Yacht Club, Polo & Equestrian Club, the La Terraza Tennis Center, 245-acre Shooting Club and Altos de Chavon – an artisan’s village modeled after a 16th century Mediterranean city – are other on-property highlights.

Residing on 21 acres of “pure grass,” the PGA tour-quality facility also showcases practice greens for honing putting, chipping and pitching games as well as unlimited use of the pristine outdoor range for full shots. Highlighted by Trackman and BODITRAK technology, it features two indoor hitting bays for rapid game improvement, year-round training, individual and group golf lessons and schools, and expert club-fitting and repair. On-course instruction is available on the resort’s three layouts.

Resort Facilities & Information

The property features 249 guestrooms and suites, as well as 50 villas from three to 11 bedrooms, complete with a pool, maid and butler service. All of the Superior Casita rooms have been remodeled from floor to ceiling. The

décor features an elegant modern design that brings the rooms to a contemporary design while maintaining touches of their historic character. The Superior Casita rooms blend with inviting outdoor spaces that embrace a tropical paradise of native trees, plants and flowers. The new interior spaces include larger bathrooms with huge showers and an expansive walk-in closet. These rooms also boast distinctive amenities such as espresso machines and, of course, a full-service mini bar.

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Dining

Casa de Campo is also a culinary haven with a variety of splendid restaurants for all tastes including Pubbelly Sushi, La Casita and SBG. Guests can also enjoy the “al fresco” lunch and dinner buffet at scenic Lago Restaurant or head up to Altos de Chavon – an artisan’s village modeled after a 16th century Mediterranean city – to experience the resort’s new Mexican-style restaurant Chilango or the classic Italianinspired La Piazzetta.

Other Activities

The Minitas Beach Club is a perfect spot for swimming, drinks and dining. The new family and adults-only pools both offer an ideal alternative to the beautiful Caribbean Sea. The resort is additionally highlighted by a 370-slip Marina & Yacht Club, Polo & Equestrian Club, La Terraza Tennis Center with 13 immaculate HarTru courts and 245-acre Shooting Club. For golfers and non-golfers, the main attraction of Casa de Campo Resort and Villas’ ocean playground is the Marina. It is more than just a place to moor, it’s an entire community for sport fishermen, yachting enthusiasts, and landlubbers alike. Chase the horizon by sailboat, catamaran, or charter boat. Dive beneath the surface to snorkel dazzling underwater realms. Meander past the waves towards smaller, outer islands filled with native wildlife. Cottonwood Camp, 270 Cottonwood Camp Road, Fort Smith, MT 59035, 406-426-4530, www.cotton woodcampbighorn.com

An Historic Place to Visit

Approximately 91 miles from

(Courtesy Cottonwood Camp) Billings, Montana, Fort C. F. Smith was established in 1866, to protect immigrants traveling on the Bozeman Trail. The Trail crossed the Bighorn River 400 yards from the fort. Located near the present town of Fort Smith, all that remains of the site are low mounds and interesting stories. The site is on private land. Visitors may see it by making prior arrangements at the Yellowtail Dam Visitor Center. The nearby Bighorn Lake extends approximately 60 miles through Wyoming and Montana, 55 miles of which are held within spectacular Bighorn Canyon Recreational Area. The Recreation Area is composed of 70,000plus acres, which straddles the northern Wyoming and southern Montana borders. Within the area is Devil’s Canyon Overlook providing breathtaking views and cliffs that tower 1,000 feet above the lake level. There is a visitor center in Fort Smith. Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area boasts breathtaking scenery, countless varieties of wildlife, and abundant recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, ice fishing, camping, and hiking.

Great Fishing at Cottonwood

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Flying With Faber Continued from Page 29 River fly fishing. The Bighorn River is well-known throughout the world for superb fly fishing. The first 13 miles – from Afterbay Access to Bighorn Access – have more trout per mile and a bigger average trout size than any other river in Montana. Fish up to 20-inches are not uncommon. Peak fishing times are from April until the end of September. The Bighorn River is open and very fishable the entire year. Bighorn trout are extremely healthy because of the river’s excellent food supply and are challenging acrobatic fighters. Dry fly fishing, nymphing, and fishing streamers can all be productive for much of the season.

Cottonwood Camp has some of the best guides in the valley. These experts teach all the nuances of catching Montana trout on the majestic Bighorn River. From guiding a boat down river, to wade fishing from the bank, they handle everything required for a day on the water. Trips, from half-day to evening excursions, are tailored to meet individual needs. The camp offers a variety of cabins. Some have up to six bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and a full size living room. Duplex Cabins are perfect for both a weekend getaway and a two-week stay. Featuring a front-row view over the marshlands surrounding the property, guests enjoy incredible sunsets while grilling outdoors.

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The Airport

The region is serviced by Ft. Smith Regional Airport (KFSM). Field elevation is 448 feet above sea level. Runway 8/26 is 8,017 feet long. Runway 2/20 is 5,001 feet long. There are ILS, VOR and RNAV approaches. Signature Aviation, 479/6461611, the FBO, has Hertz rentals. Finniss River Lodge, Finniss River Station, 4295 Fog Bay Rd, Rakula, NT, www. finnissriverlodge.com.au. Three years in the making, the Northern Territory’s Finniss River Lodge recently welcomed its first guests. Located on a working cattle station, this luxurious, six-suite accommodation offers outback adventures, overland touring and an infinity swimming pool with views as far as the eye can see. Six exclusive rooms with luxury accommodations and generous suites are furnished with natural timbers and floor to ceiling picture windows, where ‘bush character meets contemporary elegance’ integrate seamlessly. Locally inspired cuisine is cooked to guest specification by their resident chef. Highly-trained guides facilitate experiences for guests, including hunting and gathering of dinner ingredients, bush survival skills, airboat rides, barramundi fishing, and learning about Indigenous culture

(Courtesy Finniss River Lodge) in nearby Litchfield National Park. The expert skipper and fishing guide is Dorian Rondot, born and bred Territorian, who reeled in his first barramundi at the age of four. Having spent every childhood weekend fishing with his dad, Dorian intimately knows the waters in this region and all its hidden gems like no one else. Aside from running a land-based barramundi farm, Dorian guides discerning clients on bespoke half- or full- day fishing charters in his customized 6.5metre Boston Whaler. Finniss River Lodge is the latest luxury lodge to open in Australia and is a 25minute charter flight or 90-minute drive from the Territory’s capital city of Darwin. Upon arrival, a signature activity at the lodge is ‘Cows & Canapes,’ where guests enjoy amazing canapes and drinks, while meeting some of the cattle station team and their bovine friends.

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irst of all, condolences to those whom Ian pounded in Florida. I know two people there... and condolences to those who got drenched in the Carolinas. Savannah was spared, as Ian rotated by offshore. Highest reported gust at the Savannah airport was 40 knots, and at Hunter, 5 nm away, 30 knots. Only occasional light rain at my house, eight miles inland. But I was wondering about winds aloft... Foreflight has a winds-aloft feature that I use on the iPhone, my only online-winds aloft readout. It was Friday morning, with Ian well offshore, Savannah surface winds are 17G27, but at 3,000 feet, winds are 61 knots. Not quite enough for an RV-12 to join the 200-knot club, but impressive. Even more interesting is that winds at 12,000 feet are only 18 knots, and at 24,000 feet, 8 (eight) knots. Yesterday, with comparable surface winds, winds at 21,000 feet were 3 (three) knots. Right after I moved to Georgia, the Cessna 175 was damaged by a thunderstorm with gusts reported at 74 knots, right up the tail.

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No surprise, the FAA sent out an “Aviation Advisory” about the hurricane. It included this text: TO SUPPORT A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR AVIATION OPERATIONS

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By Ed Wischmeyer

ASSOCIATED WITH; DISASTER RESPONSE, SEARCH AND RESCUE AND RECOVERY FLIGHT OPERATIONS, THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) WILL ISSUE SPECIAL NOTICES, AIRSPACE COORDINATION AREAS (ACAS) AND POSSIBLE TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS FOR SOUTHWESTERN FLORIDA AND COASTAL WATERS. Did you ever hear of an “Airspace Coordination Area?” Me, neither. And, gee, most of us know what the abbreviation “FAA” means. This inspires me to haul out a favorite and worn-out soapbox. If the FAA wants cooperation and compliance from the pilot community, why don’t they use phrases that pilots already know? Or is this another example of exmilitary pilots in the FAA who have no knowledge of the civilians they are writing rules for? What are we supposed to do with, in, or around an airspace coordination area? AND WHY USE ALL CAPS? I did some web surfing, and an airspace coordination area appears to be an area in which friendly aircraft can fly without fear of being shot down by friendly anti-aircraft fire. The term is also used in aerial forest firefighting. Not sure what forest fires have to do with hurricanes…

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It’s a common phenomenon that flying on autopilot too much degrades your hand-flying skills. I’m now doing remedial practice hand-flying instrument approaches. I’m unimpressed with the flight director in the RV-9A, and my first mistake was leaving it displayed when I wasn’t using it. The second mistake was letting the heading bug distract me from the turn. When ATC gave me a turn to a heading today, I got fussed as if I waited four seconds to set the heading bug before making the turn. Turns out, though, that if you load a GPS approach, you get the flight director displayed, whether you want it or not. I asked a CFII buddy if he set the heading bug before, during, or after making the turn. He said that he did it while making the turn, but if he wasn’t at the top of his game, his flying could be imprecise, shall we say nicely. I know exactly what he meant.

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Talk about supply chain issues. I heard recently about a King Air what had been grounded for more than six months, waiting for an avionics part. Don’t know what the final AOG (aircraft on the ground) time was. And there is a shortage of the most common oil filter type. Fortunately, I buy those in threes and fours to minimize shipping costs per unit – not for hoarding.

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It’s time for that biennial exercise in masochism, the online Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic to renew my flight instructor certificates. I had to wonder why one of the section headings included “LORAN,” a decommissioned system that quit broadcasting navigation signals a dozen years ago. And, with changing regulations and FAA interpretations, some of the advice in the course is not only flat out wrong but would subject the pilot to severe sanctions if followed. I haven’t kept a strict tally, but there have been many more faux pas caught than things learned. The good news, the very good news, is that a complete re-write is underway with new personnel. The bad news is that the rewrite won’t be out till next year, and I have to renew this year. But it’s done. Interestingly enough, there’s almost nothing in there about homebuilts, now a substantial part of the fleet. CFIs need to know the all the ins and outs of giving instruction in homebuilts, both the legalities and the factual issues. I suggested that the next FIRC have a module on giving dual in homebuilts. Or maybe two modules. Now back to our regularly scheduled programs…

CUSHING, OKLAHOMA HELICOPTER (HUEY) DEDICATION

Most readers are familiar with major airshows, such as EAA AirVenture, Sun ‘n Fun, AOPA Hangout fly-ins and significant regional shows. But hundreds of local events take place every year that push airshows to the top of the list of activities drawing live attendance and participation, even more than major sporting venues. One such activity took place over the weekend of Oct. 8-9 in Cushing, Oklahoma, located about halfway between, Oklahoma City and Tulsa. While not immediately recognized as a vacation destination with palm-lined shores and resort hotels, Cushing, Oklahoma plays a major role in the distribution of petroleum products (including the fuel we use in our airplanes) throughout the United States. Cushing Airport is also popular as a training field for students attending the huge aviation

program offered by nearby Oklahoma State University (Go Cowboys!). Oklahoma State Representative John Talley of House District 33 was honored to attend a very special ceremony in Cushing during the annual Cushing Airport fly-in, a well-attended local event similar to hundreds of other fly-ins held annually around the country. During the weekend fly-in at the Cushing Airport, there was a wreath-laying ceremony to dedicate the Huey helicopter displayed at the airport (recently refurbished by volunteers) and to honor four crewmembers who lost their lives in a crash during the Vietnam War. This helicopter had logged 1,083 flight hours since entering service in November 1969. It was assigned to the 326th Medical Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, Air Ambulance Platoon at

Camp Eagle in South Vietnam. Four crewmembers; Chief Warrant Officer Chester Anthony Luc, Warrant Officer Thomas Joseph Stanush, SP5 Joseph Michael Feeney and Sgt. David John Funes, crashed in Cau Hai Bay while flying the Huey during bad weather on a medical evacuation rescue mission on Oct. 10, 1971. The wreath-laying ceremony was hosted by American Legion Post 108 in Cushing, in conjunction with the Sons of the American Legion. Representative Talley participated in the ceremony by providing heartfelt comments, applauding the bravery of these men and all of our veterans who have fought to protect our freedoms and lives. Let’s all take a moment to join Representative Talley in his recognition

Oklahoma State Representative John Talley with veterans and the Huey helicopter. (Courtesy Cushing Airport Fly-In) of our veterans and the thousands of small towns that make up the heart and soul of America.

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) on Oct. 20 concluded an inspiring and forward-looking week at its 2022 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), making the show among the best to date. NBAA also marked the 75th anniversary of its founding at the show, held Oct. 18-20 at Florida’s Orange County Convention Center and Orlando Executive Airport, which hosted a soldout aircraft display. “NBAA-BACE was a stirring celebration of business aviation’s proud history, but even more thrilling, it was a look into our promising future,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “As we saw this week, that future will be shaped by safety, security, sustainability, talent development and innovation.” The convention honored the aviation legends who brought the industry to this milestone, while spotlighting the pioneers, new technologies and dynamic companies that will power business aviation over the next 75 years. The show explored exciting trends and fired imaginations, highlighted by a behind-the-scenes look into the breathtaking flight sequences in “Top Gun: Maverick” with Blue Angels Pilot Frank Weisser, aerial coordinator Kevin LaRosa II and actress Monica Barbaro. Pilot and author Tammie Jo Shults recounted her harrowing but safe landing of Southwest

Airlines Flight 1380 in 2018 following an uncontained engine failure. • The agenda was filled with standing-room-only sessions, including an expanded program in the NBAA Innovation Zone and two Education Theaters on the show floor. The bustling exhibit floor showcased new products and services, including the largest-ever footprint for advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicles, many of which are already in flight testing. • The event hosted dozens of visionary industry leaders and top regulatory officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). • Three key members of Congress who are general aviation champions – Reps. Sam Graves (R-6-MO), Rick Larsen (D-2-WA) and Scott Franklin (R15-FL) – shared how industry priorities will be reflected in next year’s FAA reauthorization bill • FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen and EASA Executive Director Patrick Ky spoke to the industry’s unwavering commitment to safety and shared their plans for new airspace entrants and goals for the future. During three full days of important new safety programming, NBAA-BACE hosted a special NTSB Safety Roundtable, which featured the agency’s board members and other experts.

• An inaugural NBAA Newsmakers Breakfast featured a thought-provoking conversation between Boeing Chief Strategy Officer Marc Allen and industry analyst Richard Aboulafia of AeroDynamic Advisory about the ways the aviation community is innovating to meet technological, environmental and geopolitical challenges. • NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. shared his experiences of defining his racing legacy, while beloved astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson awed the crowd with dramatic images from space, underscoring the importance of scientific exploration. The need to develop, hire and retain a future business aviation workforce was front and center all week. Bolen and Capt. Barrington Irving announced a first-of-its-kind aviation training center to provide innovative technical and professional education to support the industry’s growth worldwide. In a series of engaging sessions, personnel experts shared best practices for fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in business aviation. And, NBAA’s Collegiate Connect program brought students from across the Orlando area to the keynote stage and the show floor to discover career opportunities in business aviation. The convention also featured new sessions and events for owner-operators, building on the recent announcement of the formation of NBAA’s Owner Pilot Association Coalition (OPAC).

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), through NBAA Charities, offers a wide range of scholarships that support young people seeking careers in business aviation. At the 2022 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Orlando, FL, 14 students will receive the following awards:

in aviation maintenance science • Dana Frost, a student at the School of Missionary Aviation Technology studying aviation maintenance

studying aviation maintenance with plans to become a maintenance professional • Aidon Olligschlager, a student at Eastern Michigan University studying aviation management technology with plans to become a scheduler or dispatcher • Juliana Mutinda, a student at Air Travel and Related Studies Centre and plans to become a corporate flight attendant

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Emerging technology in aviation was prominent on the exhibit floor at NBAA last month at Florida’s Orange County Convention Center. (Courtesy NBAA) Business aviation’s commitment to emissions reduction was evident throughout the show, from the sustainable aviation fuel available and book-and-claim options available at Orlando-area airports, to the two-day Sustainability Summit, which put the focus on industry decarbonization efforts inside the convention center. “NBAA recognized the best way to celebrate our 75th anniversary was to shape an even brighter future,” Bolen said. “This NBAA-BACE did that, and more. It was a powerful and energizing event for our industry.” NBAA will carry the momentum forward next year, when NBAA-BACE returns to Las Vegas Oct. 17-19, 2023. See NBAA TV clips with highlights from the show, along with news, photo galleries and dispatches from each day of the convention at nbaa.org.

NBAA ANNOUNCES 14 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AT 2022 NBAA-BACE

William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarship

Named in honor of retired NBAA staff member William M. Fanning, who was active in maintenance issues during his nearly 20-year tenure at the association, the Fanning Scholarship recognizes individuals who are studying to enter the field of business aviation maintenance. This year’s recipients are: • Lei Huot, a student at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University majoring

Fred and Diane Fitts Aviation Scholarship

This award is made available by Fred and Diane Fitts, and is presented to aspiring business aviation schedulers or dispatchers, maintenance professionals, pilots or flight attendants. The scholarship selection committee focused on applicants that are able to express their dedication to furthering the business aviation industry. This year’s recipients are: • Leah Murphy, a student at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University studying to become a professional pilot • Alicia Martinez, a student at Pennsylvania College of Technology

Lawrence Ginocchio Aviation Scholarship

The Lawrence Ginocchio Aviation Scholarship was created in 2001 by NBAA Charities, along with the family and friends of the late Lawrence Ginocchio, to honor his outstanding personal contribution to business aviation. This year’s recipients, selected for demonstrating honesty, integrity and selflessness, are: • Katie Konicki, a student at Embry-

Riddle Aeronautical University majoring in aviation business administration • David Barajas, a student at Saint Louis University majoring in aeronautics, concentration: flight science • Grant Williams, a student at Kansas State University – Salina studying aerospace • Jake Reid, a student at California Aeronautical University studying aeronautics • Joseph Rattay, a student at Eastern Michigan University studying aviation flight technology Al Conklin and Bill de Decker Business Aviation Management Scholarship Conklin & de Decker, in coordination with NBAA, established the Alan H. Conklin Business Aviation Management Scholarship in 2007 to benefit undergraduates pursuing careers in business aviaContinued on Page 34

NBAA-BACE 2022 The ever-popular Meet the Regulators session returned to the 2022 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) with four top FAA leadership representatives sharing the latest updates of the regulatory landscape, including Part 135 training, airman medicals, letters of authorization (LOA) and more.

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A standing-room-only crowd participated in the town hall Q&A style panel. David Boulter, the FAA’s associate administrator for aviation safety, provided an update on efforts to standardize Part 135 training programs as a federal register notice on a Gulfstream V training program was published today, with public comment

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opening later this week. He thanked NBAA and its members for their efforts in the standardized training program. “If we didn’t have industry support in this, it wouldn’t happen,” Boulter said. Boulter explained the GV standardized program is just the first of a broadscope initiative to standardize training

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programs for many aircraft types and said voluntary adoption of standardized training programs “will move Part 135 training to a new level,” as the industry moves from what he calls the “practice, practice, check” training method to a more realistic, scenario-based training method. The Training Standardization Working Group (TSWG) was launched in 2020 to provide advice and recommendations to the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC) on the most effective ways to standardize check pilot qualification, flight instructor qualification and Part 135 air carrier training curricula provided by Part 142 training center. Representatives from training cenContinued on Page 37

Scholarships

Continued from Page 33 tion management. At the 2014 NBAA convention the award was renamed to recognize Bill de Decker and his dedication to business aviation. • Shayne Grant – A student at Purdue University studying aviation management UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship This scholarship is named for the late Janice K. Barden, who was active in the aviation community for decades and who served as chair of the NBAA-BACE Local Committee eight times, more than any other person in NBAA history. • Caroline Kelley – a student at University of North Dakota studying to become a pilot John F. Rahilly Memorial Scholarship for Future A&P Technicians The Rahilly family created this scholarship in coordination with NBAA Charities to honor the life of John F. Rahilly, who spent more than 40 years as an A & P Technician, the majority of which was in business aviation. He eventually became the president of KC Aviation and later held upper management positions at Gulfstream, BBA, Mercury Air Centers and Dassault Falcon Jet. • Philip Krzyszton – a student at Northland Community and Technical College studying aviation maintenance To learn more about the numerous scholarship opportunities offered by NBAA Charities, contact Molly Hitch, senior manager of professional development, at 202-783-9353 or scholarships@nbaa.org. Learn more about NBAA’s scholarship program.

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certification validation, working on emerging issues and emerging risks.” Both entities also are working to improve aviation’s environmental sustainability. The FAA and EASA agree with the 193 countries that committed at the recent ICAO Assembly in Montreal to the longterm goal of zero-carbon emissions by 2050. Nolen said, “It will take all of us globally working together to make this a reality.”

and the privately funded and operated Inspiration 4 orbital mission, Stark noted this is an exciting time for space exploration. “When investments go where they should and [have] political and public support, then you live in a time where those kinds of developments are exponential,” Tyson said. “When we landed on the moon in 1969, we didn’t know yet that we would one day be flying helicopters on Mars and deflecting an asteroid. These are special times.” Advancing humanity’s quest for discovery requires the ability to see beyond worldly arguments and political strife. Tyson recalled Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell’s oft-quoted perspective following his lunar mission. “‘From out there on the moon, international politics looks so petty,” he recounted. “‘You want to grab a politician by the neck and drag him a quarter of a million miles out and say, “Look at that!’”

An astrophysicist, a NASCAR champion and two international aviation safety leaders headlined the Day One Keynote Session that focused on excellence, leadership and aspiration at the 2022 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Orlando, FL. First up was NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen, who welcomed FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen and Patrick Ky, director general of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), to a discussion about their respective agencies’ shared goals. “I dare to say the relationship between the FAA and EASA has never been better,” Ky said. “To have a real partnership is [the ability] to have a discussion, even if the person on the other side of the Atlantic may not always agree.” “None of this happens without safety,” Nolen agreed. “We have a longstanding bilateral agreement with EASA that sets out how we go about handling

Next, former ABC News and PBS correspondent Lisa Stark engaged in a lively conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson, an acclaimed astrophysicist, author and science commentator. Pointing to recent developments in space, ranging from detailed images of distant galaxies provided by the James Webb Space Telescope to commercial spaceflights

The Day One Keynote wrapped up with Bolen’s conversation with famed stock car racer Dale Earnhardt Jr., who spoke about his early days in NASCAR against the backdrop of his legendary father’s legacy in the sport. Even as he was able to mark some

The benefits of flight data monitoring (FDM) systems were examined in depth during the NTSB Roundtable at the 2022 NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). Citing Boeing’s definition of FDM as “objective analysis of aircraft operational systems that provide actionable data for continuous improvement,” panel moderator NTSB Vice Chair Bruce Landsberg noted that such systems may range from downloadable engine-management information to advanced flight operations quality assurance (FOQA) equipment that passively downloads operating parameters for dissemination by pilots and flight departments. Even simpler systems, such as the one Landsberg uses in his personal Beech Bonanza, help pilots “monitor the baseline,” he said, “so you can start to see when things are starting to get out of hand. We get a report card back that says, okay, everything is good – or you’ve got some

caution areas that you need to think about.” The NTSB strongly recommends FDM, flight data recorders and FOQA in business aviation, driven in part by fatal accidents in Bedford, MA; Akron, OH; and Teterboro, NJ. In each of those mishaps, Landsberg noted, FDM could have potentially identified risky practices and behaviors before they caused loss of life. Morgan Bonde, an international Gulfstream G650 captain and safety manager at Adobe, said his operation utilizes FDM as an extension of its safety management system (SMS). “As we put those things through our SMS, we’re really able to define if we need to change our policies, update our training or adapt or develop standard operating procedures,” he said. Fractional ownership provider Jet It is deploying FDM throughout its fleet of 24 HondaJets. Company Safety Director Jason Greenleaf emphasized that installing a monitoring system in just one

aircraft can yield benefits. “The multi-thousand-dollar-per-tail analytics solution may not be where you need to start,” said Greenleaf. “Begin at the shallow end of the pool, collecting just a few parameters. You’ll start to learn a lot more about your operation, probably much more than you had imagined.” A phased roll-out of FDM can also help resolve concerns among pilots about privacy or being penalized for off-nominal behaviors. “This is a journey,” said Doug Carr, NBAA’s senior vice president of safety, security, sustainability and international operations. “People need to get comfortable culturally with somebody looking at their performance, holding each other accountable and then use that as an opportunity to improve. Carr added, “As we continue this journey, we’re going to see higher numbers of operators get comfortable with the

Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson was a keynote speaker at NBAA. (Courtesy NBAA)

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.

NTSB ROUNDTABLE HIGHLIGHTS BENEFITS IN FLIGHT OPERATIONS

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Famed Stock car racer Dale Earnhardt Jr. speaks with NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. (Courtesy NBAA) impressive victories of his own, Earnhardt Jr. said, “I knew that I was never going to meet that mark or have comparable stats. So, I started to think more about how to be an asset to the industry, so that the leaders of the industry are glad that I’m here and they want me to be here tomorrow.” That led to ownership of his own racing team and the ability to nurture other competitive drivers, along with a prominent role as a race commentator for NBC Sports. Earnhardt established his own place among champions with his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame last year. “It was kind of a big pat on the back from the industry,” he recalled. Earnhardt also noted the importance of business aviation throughout his racing career and his multiple endeavors today. “Having that flexibility and ability to move around the country is essential for me.” View highlights from the keynote addresses at the NBAA website, nbaa.org.

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Roundtable participants at NBAA discuss Flight Data Monitoring Systems. (Courtesy NBAA) program, find value in sharing [this information] and then start reaping benefits from what that sharing is going to lead to.” Other participants in the NBAA-BACE roundtable included FAA Acting Safety Program Manager Tom Luipersbeck; Tidal Aviation President Reid Nelson; Jens Hennig, vice president of operations for the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and Air Charter Safety Foundation Safety Director Frank Raymond. Learn more about NBAA-BACE at www.nbaa.org.

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Two pilots – one from Afghanistan and the other from Jamaica – shared the secrets behind their transformation at a very young age to becoming record-setting aviators during a presentation for students Oct. 20 at the 2022 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). Barrington Irving, founder and CEO of Flying Classroom, moved with his family from Jamaica to the U.S. and grew up in a rough neighborhood in Miami. In 2010, at age 23, he became the youngest and first African-American to fly solo around the world. Shaesta Waiz, founder and president of Dreams Soar, came to the United States from Afghanistan with her family and quickly became fascinated with aviation. That drove her, at age 30, to become the youngest single-engine pilot at the time (2017) to circumnavigate the globe solo. It all started with Waiz falling in love with aviation. “Just think about it, when you’re in an airplane, you are being elevated into the sky,” she told the student audience. “It really doesn’t matter where you’re from, how shy you are, what color your parents are, what circumstances and background you come from, as long as you are a good and competent pilot, that aircraft is going to fly to the destination you want to go to.” Waiz said that idea propelled her forward. “I just found myself flourishing, and it gave me a lot of confidence.” She pointed out that achieving your dreams can’t be done without learning to

Barrington Irving of Flying Classroom and Shaesta Waiz of Dreams Soar discuss their aviation success stories at NBAA. (Courtesy NBAA) handle rejection along the way. “We took every setback as a challenge to be better.” Role models also can make a big difference. “To be honest, I did not resonate with Amelia Earhart,” Waiz said. “Yes, she’s a woman. But she had such a different background than me. When I read Barrington’s story and how he kind of grew up in the ghetto of Miami – a similar background to how I grew up – and I saw that he did it, that was my proof that I could do it, too.” Irving told the students that a key lesson for him was learning to pivot around the unexpected. “Sometimes you might have to take on other jobs in the industry to be exposed

to something new, while you’re still progressing to whatever your goal is in that industry. And that’s something that I really try to encourage young people to do.” “But like Socrates said, the ability to pivot and to adjust is so key,” continued Irving. “Because you have to figure out, how exactly do I get there? But also, you might have to make a sacrifice that’s uncomfortable. Or you might have to invest a little bit more in yourself, or you might have to self-teach. You don’t have to wait for someone to show you.” Both Irving and Waiz told the students that finding a mentor is important. Waiz reminded Irving about when she experienced a setback and he helped her

move forward. Waiz said, “Just being able to pick up the phone and call you and say, ‘Hey, this is what happened.’ Because you’ve had the experience, you helped me navigate around it. You know, that was very important.” “I have mentors as well,” Irving said. “Some are sitting in this room. The important thing is you have to have a mindset where you’re constantly learning. Mentorship is key.” “We’re all Barrington and Shaesta,” moderator Ian Lumpp, director of business development at Flying magazine and a member of NBAA’s Young Professionals (YoPro) program, reminded the students. These lessons, if applied, can help map a path forward to success. “Keep looking to the future,” advised FAA Deputy Administrator Bradley Mims, who also was part of the panel discussion. Mims reminded students that the industry is poised to explode with opportunities, thanks to emerging technologies such as advanced air mobility (AAM). “Don’t forget to have fun,” Mims added. “Enjoy yourself along the way. Laugh. Don’t look back on what you perceive to be your failures. Always keep moving forward. That’s all you have to do. You’ll be very successful and you’ll enjoy this life that the universe has put in front of you.” Learn more about NBAA Young Professionals (YoPros) at https://nbaa.org/professional-development/yopro/.

FAA Makes Highly Anticipated Training Announcement Continued from Page 34 ters, operators, aircraft manufacturers and industry associations make up the TSWG, with several NBAA committee members actively participating. NBAA’s Brian Koester, CAM, director of flight operations and regulations, is the TSWG industry co-chair.

Medical Issues

Dr. Susan Northrup, the FAA’s federal air surgeon, discussed how the agency addresses treatment for various conditions, included ADD and ADHD. “We use a science-based approach and look at the diagnoses and the data

behind treatment methods,” said Northrup, adding the FAA uses a safety management system approach. More information regarding attention deficit disorder treatments should be available within in a year. She also shared efforts to streamline special issuance airman medicals, utilizing local aviation medical examiners more effectively and providing pilots better tools for obtaining medicals.

Operational Updates

Giovanni Dipierro, FAA’s manager of the agency’s runway safety program, shared runway incursion data and ongoing education and outreach initiatives,

encouraging pilots to ask ATC for clarifications when instructions are in doubt. Miscommunication is often a cause of runway incursions. Wesley Mooty, FAA’s acting deputy executive director of Flight Standards Service, shared efforts to use remote technology in surveillance activities, including pilot line checks. “It’s not that all surveillance will go to remote technology, but it is a tool where inspectors can determine if remote technology can be used for the surveillance task,” Mooty said. “We do have the pandemic to thank for that, for motivating us to find other ways to do it [surveillance].” The FAA also is working to share

resources across different field offices to address LOA requests and other tasks, Mooty explained. The new Operational Approval Portal System provides operators with a tracking mechanism for LOA requests and operators are encouraged to ask their inspectors for access to the system. Meanwhile, the FAA launched processes to streamline LOA issuance for new aircraft in the past year. Mooty reported positive results so far from the streamlined LOA process. Learn more at the NBAA website, nbaa.org or at the FAA website, www.faa.gov.

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THE MINDEN, NEVADA AVIATION ROUNDUP: NOT JUST ANY OLD AIRSHOW!

By Bert Botta

hree years of airshow deprivation, an empty tank of aviation adrenaline, and in the afterglow of Top Gun, Maverick, all made for a stunning airshow! But first of all, the backstory. Who doesn’t love a trip to Tahoe? Especially if you can combine it with something that feeds your soul, besides feeding the slots at Stateline. In this case, it was a sweet combination of events that led my wife and me up to Tahoe Stateline and over the Kingsbury Grade to the Minden, Nevada airport. We combined the Minden airshow with a memorial for a dear, long-time friend and fellow TWA captain. Bill and I flew together in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in the late 1970s as part of a management contract that TWA had with Saudi Arabian Airlines. Bill’s family was having a memorial service for him at St. John’s in The Wilderness Church in Glenbrook, Nevada, right on the lake. For those of you “young uns” who might have missed “The Glory days of Aviation,” here’s a link (https://www.buzz sprout.com/955717/5227897) to a podcast I did with Bill a year or so ago. His story will give you some insights into the likes of aviation which we’ll never see again. The Airshow: This wasn’t just any airshow. It was the first one that Minden, Nevada has had since 2019, when Covid took away our fun. And it was the first airshow that we attended since we watched Captain Pete Mitchell perform those supernatural stunts in Top Gun, Maverick in the same F/A-18’s as those of the Blue Angels that we would be seeing here at Minden. The combination of airshow deprivation and the adrenaline still coursing through our veins from the movie, combined to fuel some of the best pilot envy, well-organized, F/A-18, viewer-friendly airshows I have ever seen in my 35-year aviation career. The only disappointment was the almost total absence of any of the soundtrack from, either the original Top Gun movie soundtrack or the latest, Maverick soundtrack; until the last few minutes of the show that is. The producers probably knew we would tear down the grandstands if we didn’t get some hint of Danger Zone or the like so they faded in one of the more gentle songs, leaving us longing for just another little rush of adrenaline. The Minden airport is in the middle of Minden Valley. This provided an unobstructed, 360-degree view of all the flight demonstrations, combined with perfect, mid-70’s temperatures in a cloudless sky.

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VIP for a Day!

Thanks to my being an “aviation journalist” and this being a working assignment, we were halted at the entrance to the VIP section of the airshow since I hadn’t picked up my press pass yet. I told the gate guard I was here to cover the show. Since the drive from Petaluma to Tahoe took the better part of four hours, I wanted to be comfortable for the trip. So when we got to the airshow VIP gate, I was still dressed in “airshow casual,” having let my scruffy beard grow out pretty full over the past few weeks, dark glasses, a pair of sandals, shorts, and backpack, you know, standard journalist garb. When I told the guard at the gate I was a journalist and was here to cover the airshow, he said, “Are you sure you’re a journalist? You don’t look like one!” “What’s a journalist supposed to look like?” I shot back to him. He said, “I don’t know but you just don’t look like one!” I said, “Well, that’s good, because if you don’t know what a journalist is supposed to look like, then I must be one!” Just then, one of the ladies on staff showed up with our press passes and the guard waved us through the gate, shaking his head. We made our way over to VIP seating, right next to the Taildragger Café. VIP seating was basically sitting in the same sun as the rest of the spectators, except we didn’t have to bring our own chairs. There were other perks, like free food and water and, to be fair, there was some seating under canopies but, sitting there we couldn’t see the upper half of the airshow which, duh, is where most of the fun is! But the true, luxurious value of VIP seating was the designated VIP porta potties!

Airshow lineup:

• Bill Stein, has logged more than 5,000 hours of aerobatic and formation flight. Bill began flying aerobatics when he was still a student pilot and has been dedicated to perfecting his skills ever since. Since 1995, Bill has performed at air shows all across the United States and has entertained millions of air show fans. • The Chuters, a veterans-centric parachute demonstration team that provides patriotic-themed precision aerial parachute demonstrations across the globe. • Greg Koontz and the Alabama Boys, “Flying Circus” family flying fun. • Kirby Chambliss, part of the U.S. National Aerobatic Team, who needs no introduction to airshow fans. • Matt Younkin’s unusual perform-

ance in a modified Beech 18: The Beech 18 was never designed for aerobatic flight, however, that doesn’t make it incapable of doing just that. The performance is almost a mirror image of the one his father Bobby pioneered and flew for more than 15 years. It begins with a roll on takeoff followed by a series of Cuban eights, point-rolls, and even a loop. • MiniJet Airshow, which was a 500pound, 300 mph SubSonix jet, which looked at first, to me like a modified Cirrus Vision Jet. • Vertigo Airshows Super Salto Sailplane: Flown by Bob Carleton, with its military-grade 250-pound thrust jet engine, the Super Salto jet sailplane self-launches and performs both a classic sailplane aerial ballet and screamin’ lowlevel jet aerobatics. No scheduling conflicts and valuable airshow time wasted climbing to altitude. No time wasted hooking up a tow plane or taxiing clear after the performance. This was one of the more spectacular acts. The Super Salto Sailplane was, to me, a motorglider, doing similar maneuvers as the other show aircraft only done in a beautifully lazy, slow manner. And when things would get kind of ho-hum, the pilot would hit a button and kick in a small jet engine! Much to the delight of the crowd. • Dave Costa from Renegade AV8R performs in his TS-11 Iskra which has more than 50 years of military service! • Ivan, The L39: Jerry ‘Jive’ Kerby is a retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and fighter pilot. During the 2019 races as a rookie, Jive became one of the few racers to ever qualify at more than 500 mph. He returned to Reno for 2021 flying the L-39C as Team Race 11’s main aircraft in the Jet Class. • Nevada Division of Forestry Firefighting Demo: Fresh off a successful 2022 wildfire season, NDF showcased tools from their aggressive wildland firefighting strategy. The UH-1 Huey helicopter with its ability to insert Helitak Firefighters in remote areas as well as precision water drops. The NDF helicopters operate in concert and partnership with Rutledge Airborne and its initial attack Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) aircraft capable of dropping 800 gallons of retardant. • The Erickson Aircraft Collection proudly displays a vintage aircraft collection started by Jack Erickson in 1983. • And, last but definitely not least, The Blue Angels, “whose mission is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through flight demonstrations and community outreach while inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country!”

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Proud dad of a Blue Angel watching the show. (Courtesy Bert Botta)

Blue Angels headlined the Minden Airshow. (Courtesy Bert Botta)

Firefighting aircraft demonstration. (Courtesy Bert Botta)

Crowds enjoy the Minden Airshow. (Courtesy Bert Botta) I’m not gloating, but to make the Minden airshow even sweeter, the following weekend of Fleet Week, the Blue Angels couldn’t fly their Saturday or Sunday routines due to fog over the San Francisco Bay. If you ever get the chance to take in the Minden Airshow, treat yourself to a drive up to Tahoe and over the Kingsbury Grade. But if you expect VIP treatment, you should probably dress better than I did!

SPIRIT OF FLIGHT, DESTINATION: HILLER AVIATION MUSEUM

November 2022

By Denise DeGregoire

“My name is Zara Rutherford, youngest woman to fly solo around the world.” ~Flyzolo.com One Year Ago... “Extra! Extra! Zara Rutherford is flying around the world solo in a microlight, on a mission to inspire young women and girls to go after their dreams – even if those dreams may seem far off. Through her solo trip around the world, Zara is hoping to encourage girls to learn to fly, while continuing to advocate for the study of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), and related fields. “Her mission has set off a wave of discovery of the many opportunities the field of aviation holds for girls and boys alike. Zara’s journey is historic, indeed. Just like her role models that came before her, Lillian Bland (the first woman to design, build, and fly her own plane in 1910), Bessie Coleman (the first African American and Native American to hold a pilot’s license), Valentina Tereshkova (the first woman to go to space – a Russian cosmonaut in 1963), and Amelia Earhart (the most famous female aviator), Zara Rutherford is destined to inspire! A Rock Star. Inspire: Fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.” ~October 2021, In Flight USA magazine. This was the first in my series of five as I followed this young pilot soon after meeting her on the tarmac. Once Upon A Time… Monday, 13 September 2021, 36 hours before Zara’s historic landing at The Palo Alto Airport, (PAO) was the day I first learned of her incredible story. I received a 10 p.m. text from my friend Ana: “Come to PAO tomorrow at 9:30 a.m., Zara Rutherford is landing. 19 years old. Youngest female pilot to fly around the world solo. Bring your camera!” Zara impressed me. It was not because she made one of her historic landings that day, rather because she didn’t. Zara decided to ground herself at The Mojave Air and Space Port, also known as the Civilian Aerospace Test Center, due to smoke from the many California 2021 wildfires. I was taken with her level of maturity, and ability to lead by example by deciding to take care of herself first and not push on unsafely into the thick and unpredictable haze. This decision showed responsibility for safety as Zara was a visual pilot. She has since gone on to receive an instrument rating which allows a pilot to use instrumenta-

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Later That Day… After meeting Zara on the tarmac of PAO, I jumped onto her site flyzolo.com, watched some videos and began to follow her spectacular and dangerous journey around the world. I liked her confident introductory video. “My name is Zara Rutherford. I’m 19 years old and this summer I’m flying solo around the world.” When I was 19, flight had already caught my eye, except rather than learning to fly, I decided to jump out of an airplane instead, and parachuted for the first time! One Year Later… 15 October 2022, I had the pleasure of seeing her again. (The last time Zara and I met was the year before when I hopped into the back seat of a car that was giving me a lift back to mine; at which point, I gave her some “Motherly Advice”– she and my son are the same age, it came naturally to do so...) On this evening, Zara was the keynote speaker at the Adventure Inspires Benefit Gala at Hiller Aviation Museum at the San Carlos Airport (SQL). I enjoyed listening as she shared many stories of her amazing journey around the world. In addition, I was able to take an early look at her newest installation within the Museum’s “Women In Aviation” display. This installation is a must-see – the museum is beautifully curated with a flow that allows guests to easily move about and explore! I forgot how incredible this museum truly is. While attending the Gala I discovered, once again, this hidden treasure, which is the “Most Passed-By Museum,” as it faces Highway 101 in San Carlos, Calif. at exit 411. Hiller Aviation Museum is a place of wonder and excitement for kids of all ages! Hands-on learning with a multitude of visual, auditory, and tactile opportunities to explore the world of aviation which, in turn, supports a well-rounded and strong foundation for education. While enjoying the Gala, I had the opportunity to speak with Jeffery Bass, President and CEO, at Hiller Aviation Museum. The following Sunday, while visiting the museum for the third time that week, I asked Jeffrey if he would offer some thoughts on the museum and its mission in Aviation and Education. “At Hiller Aviation Museum, one of our highest priorities is to nurture the aviation dreams in our young visitors

allowing them to explore STEM subjects and deepen their understanding of how the physical world works and how the dream of flight is made into reality. “We are a destination venue welcoming more than 100,000 visitors each year, including families, adults and children, from seven counties in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to our informal STEM learning programs that serve 35,000 youth annually, we also serve an additional 15,000 students from the K-12 educational community, including public and private schools who visit the museum for field trips and special programs. We host underrepresented audiences from low-income schools and households, as well as aviation, technology and science enthusiasts who look to deepen their awareness and involvement in aviation related subjects. “The museum houses a collection of more than 40 unique aircraft, our core experience, on public display for all audiences. The aircraft collection is supported with interpretive displays, artifacts and interactive exhibits in alignment with best practices in the museum field. To complement our exhibits, we also operate unique program spaces where hands-on, inquiry-based activities are conducted that immerse visitors in aviation and STEM subjects, such as our Invention Lab, Drone Plex and Flight Sim Zone. Utilizing all the museum assets, we are dedicated to developing the Hiller Aviation Museum as a destination of excellence; where youth envision future STEM careers and visitors of all ages are immersed and inspired by the adventure of aviation. “Museums in general are crucial assets to the communities they serve. They are places where visitors, many for the first time, come face-to-face with real world objects and artifacts they don’t encounter or touch in their everyday lives, from dinosaur fossils to airplanes. Museums are a gateway to experiences where people discover, from the past and from the future, how to dream. For those who would dream of flight, the Hiller Aviation Museum functions as an educational and inspirational resource; to use aviation as a means to ignite in our visitors the latent spark of adventure that inspires people to take on difficult tasks and succeed; to encourage our community’s children to embrace an adventurous spirit and provide them with tools and hands-on experiences that help them better perform in science and math; to help improve the science literacy of adults and their attitudes toward technological Continued on Page 42

Oliver & Mrs. Coolidge, Adventure Inspires Benefit Gala. (Courtesy Denise DeGregoire)

Jeffrey Bass & Zara Rutherford in front of Zara’s new installation within Women in Aviation. (Courtesy Denise DeGregoire)

Ana Uribe Ruiz at Zara’s newest museum display at Hiller Aviation Museum. (Courtesy Denise DeGregoire)

Zara Rutherford at Stanford University sharing her Grand Canyon Photo with its layered band of Red Rock. (Courtesy Denise DeGregoire)

AFFORDABLE WARBIRDS In Flight USA Celebrating 39 Years

By Jeremy Cox

Editor’s Note: This month Jeremy discusses warbirds valued below $100,000. In part two of his story next month, he will discuss warbirds valued under $250,000. Jeremy has been in the aviation industry nearly all of his life and has held many prestigious positions, including vice president at JetBrokers, Inc. As the owner of JetValues Jeremy, an LLC company, he holds valid A&P, IA and FCC licenses and a Commercial Pilots’ Certificate with Instrument Rating.

erriam-Webster defines the word ‘warbird’ simply “as a military airplane.” That being said, there are those who believe strongly that the term applies to any former military aircraft, which is now under the ownership of private individuals. Such aircraft commonly appear at air shows or as exhibits within a flying museum. Personally, I believe Merriam-Webster’s definition is both succinct and correct. As an accredited aircraft appraiser, my engagements occasionally require me to place a valuation on a warbird, whether it is owned by a museum or an individual. The warbirds that I appraise are often valued in the millions of dollars. That being said, there are still many aircraft that fit the classification of ‘warbird’ and that can be acquired for far lower fees, hence this article titled “Affordable Warbirds.” While “affordable” is still a relative term, as ownership of almost any airworthy aircraft requires a significant investment, imagine a scenario where you, the reader, has a ‘windfall’ of $250,000 with which you could advance your dream of owning a warbird. I would like to share some options with you should you wish to devote a portion, or every dollar, of these new funds, into an ‘affordable’ warbird. If you require help in appraising your current aircraft or one which you would like to acquire, please feel free to contact me at JetValues Jeremy by telephone at 1/636/751-3987 or by email at Jeremy@jetvaluesjeremy.com or visit my website at jetvaluesjeremy.com.

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Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper: Single-engine reciprocating, monoplane observation and liaison aircraft used by the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Adapted for military use from the commercial, prewar Taylorcraft Tandem Trainer, the L-2 initially carried the designation O-57. The “L” for “liaison” replaced the “O” designation for “observa-

tion.” In the summer of 1941, the L2 Grasshopper performed its service tests during US c/n 5135. Built in Army maneuvers in 1943/44 with the US Louisiana and military serial 43Texas, where it 25823. Civil regisoperated in various tered as N53768 in supporting roles, 1958. Became part such as a light of the Commemtransport and couriorative Air Force in er. The L-2 was not 1991. (Wikipedia) used in combat or sent overseas during World War II, and it was only used for liaison pilot training. Taylorcraft built roughly 2,000 of these elegant monoplanes. Aeronca L-3 Grasshopper: Singleengine reciprocating, monoplane observation and liaison aircraft operated by the U.S. An Aeronca L-3B Army Air Forces Grasshopper at the during World War National Museum of II. The L-3, original- the United States ly designated as the Air Force. O-58, was the mili(U.S. Air Force) tary version of the Aeronca Model 65 Defender. This highwing, light aircraft could operate from small, hastily-improvised airfields. The Army ordered their first O-58s in 1941 to test the use of light aircraft for liaison and observation missions in direct support of ground forces. Between 1941 and 1943, the Aeronca Aircraft Corp. of Middletown, Ohio, built more than 1,400 examples for the Army; 875 of them L-3Bs. Piper L-4 Grasshopper: Singleengine reciprocating, monoplane observation and liaison aircraft used by the U.S. Army Air Piper L-4 GrassForces during hopper at the NaWorld War II. The tional Museum of L-4A, originally the United States designated the O- Air Force. 59, was the military (U.S. Air Force) version of the famous Piper J3 Cub. The U.S. Army Air Forces ordered their first O-59s in 1941 for tests in conjunction with its growing interest in the use of light aircraft for liaison and observation duties in direct support of ground forces. Between 1941 and 1945, the USAAF procured almost 6,000 examples. Auster AOP-9: Single-engine reciprocating, monoplane observation aircraft used by Britain’s Royal Air Force and Army Air Corps, amongst others, in various conflicts around the globe during the 1950s and 1960s. The type was oper-

ated by the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force, the Indian Air The Auster AOP-9. Force, the Indian (Courtesy Army, and South Aviastar.org) African Air Force. Roughly 200 were built. Stinson L-5 Sentinel: Singleengine reciprocating, monoplane liaison aircraft used by the U.S. The Stinson L-5 Army Air Forces Sentinel. during World War (Wikipedia) II. The L-5 was the military version of the commercial Stinson 105 Voyager. The U.S. Army Air Forces purchased six Voyagers for testing in 1941, designating them as YO-54s; quantity orders for Sentinels began in 1942. Between 1942 and 1945, the USAAF ordered 3,590 L-5s, making it the service’s second most widely used liaison aircraft.

Warbirds Below $100,000

Ryan PT-22 Recruit: Improved from the earlier PT-16, the PT-22 was a military trainer aircraft used by the United Ryan PT-22 Recruit. States Army Air (Wikipedia) Corps and its successor, the United States Army Air Forces. It was the service’s first low wing monoplane used for primary pilot training and made for a smoother transition to the more demanding low-wing advanced trainers and fighters during World War II. The Army Air Forces accepted 1,023 PT22s. Ryan also built additional variants for the U.S. Navy (as the NR-1), and as part of Lend/Lease contracts with China and other Allies. Fairchild PT-19 / PT-23 / PT-26 Cornell: Singleengine reciprocating, monoplane primary trainer used by the U.S. The Commemorative Army Air Forces Air Force’s Fairchild during World War PT-26 is a 1943 II. Fairchild develWWII veteran. oped the PT-19 to (Courtesy CAF) satisfy a 1938 military requirement for a rugged, monoplane primary trainer; it went into quantity production during 1940. From the basic PT-19, Fairchild produced two further variants: the PT-23 with a Continental radial engine, and the PT-26 which had an enclosed cockpit.

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Altogether the U.S. Army Air Forces accepted 7,742 Cornells, of which 4,889 were PT-19s. Additional Cornells went to Canada (which also produced them under license), Norway, Brazil, Ecuador, Chile and at least fifteen other nations. de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth: Single-engine reciprocating, biplane primary trainer aircraft developed for Britain’s Royal Air An Australian-build Force. The type DH.82A Tiger Moth served in numer- which served in the ous other air arms RAAF as A17-529. such as the Royal She is presently ownCanadian Air ed by Henry Douglas Force, Royal Aus- Labouchere and regtralian Air Force, istered as G-BEWN. and Royal New (Nigel Hitchman) Zealand Air Force, amongst others – before, during, and after World War II. Production runs were also set up in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Portugal and Norway. During World War II, a majority of Royal Air Force pilots trained on Tiger Moths, including some of the Americans who flew with the RAF’s ‘Eagle Squadrons’ before the United States entered the war. Close to 10,000 were built. deHavilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk: Single-engine reciprocating, monoplane priBevan Dewes’ Chipmary trainer airmunk Mk.22 WP861 craft used by the on the lineup at Royal Canadian Warbirds Over WaAir Force and naka in 2014. HRH Britain’s Royal Air Prince Philip learned Force, amongst to fly in this aircraft many others, after while it was stationed World War II. with the RAF’s LonDesigned and built don University Air initially in Canada, Squadron at White the type was an Waltham in Berkshire, immediate success England. (Bernard and superseded the Spragg/Wikipedia) DH.82 Tiger Moth as a trainer in numerous air arms around the world. Close to 1,500 were built. Meyers OTW: Single-engine radial, biplane primary trainer aircraft used by the U.S. Civilian Pilot Training Program Meyers OTW. (1938-1944.) The (Wikipedia) OTW (“Out To Win”) was an aircraft designed by Al Meyers in the mid-1930’s and first flew in May of 1936. It was originally intended to be an aerobatic sport plane. But, as Continued on Page 42

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progress to meet the challenges of 21st century civilization.” – Jeffery Bass, Hiller Aviation Museum That evening at dinner, I enjoyed sharing memories and stories with one of the Museum’s Board Director, Oliver Coolidge, Pilot, FedEx (ret.) He, too, was quite impressed with Zara’s maturity in her decisions to delay or to divert – saying, “she was clearly well trained!” Oliver initially had had a negative reaction to setting “the youngest” records, especially since there have been some negative consequences of trying to be the youngest, and soon changed his mind after meeting this mature and responsible young pilot.

Oliver further stated that, “The Gala is a good example of how the museum is dedicated to finding inspiration in all aviation endeavors.” Following the Gala at Hiller Aviation Museum, my pilot friend Ana and I met Zara on campus at Stanford University for great conversation and green tea, as we shared yummy pastries. I asked her if she had any idea she would be attending Stanford the year after landing at Palo Alto Airport. Her answer was “No!” I must say, she fits in very well within the community of Stanford students – a typical freshman who happens to be a world record holder, and a very sweet young lady. Zara and I also chatted about her 40-

Affordable Warbirds Continued from Page 40 war loomed on the horizon in Europe, it was soon designated as a primary trainer that could turn raw recruits into fullyfledged aviators as soon as possible. More than 100 were built. North American/Ryan L-17 Navion: SingleEngine Reciprocating, Monoplane Trainer and Liaison aircraft used by the U.S. Army North American LAir Forces, and 17A Navion at the subesquently, the National Museum of United States Air the United States Force after World Air Force. (U.S. Air Force) War II. American military services used the L-17 from the late 1940s through the early 1960s for liaison, reconnaissance, light cargo, and forward air control (FAC) missions. Ryan

Aeronautical Co., having bought the design and manufacturing rights from North American, built 164 improved L17B Navions for the U.S. Air Force. Navion production ended in 1949, with roughly 300 examples having been built. Yakolev/Aerostar Yak-52: SingleEngine Radial, Monoplane Primary Trainer aircraft used by the Soviet Air Force, amongst othBy Dmitry A. Mottl ers, from 1979 Own work, CC BYonwards. The YakSA 3.0. (Wikimedia) ovlev Yak-52 is a Soviet primary trainer aircraft which first flew in 1976. The Romanian firm, Aerostar, which gained manufacturing rights under an agreement within the former COMECON socialist trade organization, also produced the type from 1977 to 1998, as the Iak-52. All told, more than 2,000 examples

hour Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) training in which she flew cross country from Chicago wearing ‘Foggers’ or it is called in IFR training, to be “under hood,” in which she relied solely on the aircraft’s instruments to fly – except when she was sightseeing over our amazing Grand Canyons and other wonders. Another highlight of her instrument training trip cross-country was when Zara was given permission to land, taxi, and then take-off at LAX, one of our country’s largest airports! I look forward to meeting with Zara again and sharing more of her adventures in aviation; as well as learning what amazing things Hiller Aviation Museum has to offer in the new year. In addition, I

am excited to discover all that Ana Carolina Uribe Ruiz has planned. Ana is a Private Pilot, Drone Pilot, mentor for aviation; STREAM advocate, published Author of Latinas in Aviation and For the Love of Autism, and Jefferson Award Winner for Public Service to name a few… Don’t forget to come and see what Hiller Aviation Museum has to offer! From 40-plus unique aircrafts, to enjoying hands-on activities, such as Invention Lab, Drone Plex and Flight Sim Zone. Also, see Zara Rutherford’s new display within “Women in Aviation!” Fly well, Denise Stay tuned…

of the breed rolled from the various production lines. Nanchang CJ-6: Single-Engine Radial, Monoplane Primary Trainer aircraft used by the People’s Liberation Army Air (Photo by Cialowicz, Wikimedia) Force (Chinese Air Force), amongst others from 1960 onwards. The Chuji Jiaolian-6, abbreviated as CJ-6, is a twoseat basic trainer and light attack aircraft designed and manufactured by the Chinese company Hongdu Aviation Industry Group (formerly known as the Nanchang Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation) for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). It was built to supersede its forerunner, the Nanchang CJ-5 trainer, a license-built model of the Yak-18. More than 2,500 were built.

While this is just a small sampling of the ‘affordable’ warbird types available today valued at $100,000 or less, it is also important to remember that there are some examples of each type listed above which have unique, historical Provenance or an exceptional quality (sometimes both). Such aircraft can often command significantly higher selling values that the price brackets listed above. If you require help in appraising your current aircraft or one that you are interested in purchasing, please feel free to contact me at 1-636/751-3987 or by email at Jeremy@jetvaluesjeremy.com or visit my website at jetvaluesjeremy.com. Come back next month to see “Affordable Warbirds,” valued at $250,000 and less.

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Tecnam announced on Oct. 4 the introduction of the new P2012 STOL dedicated to Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) operations, specifically designed to operate across the most demanding commercial airports in the world. Addressing the needs of a market niche that was left undeveloped and unsupported for decades, Tecnam is once again providing a solution to those operators who seek for their business a modern, spacious, comfortable, safe yet stylish aircraft, with outstanding STOL capabilities. The P2012 STOL is the only twin piston with Short Take-Off Landing capabilities compliant to the latest certification amendments. It offers a 3680 kg / 8113 pound maximum gross weight, while guaranteeing a modern design, wide and comfortable cabin, and 11 seats. The interior accommodation is enhanced by a central aisle, a dedicated window for each of the nine single passengers, no bench/double seats, and the best passengers’ amenities, including USB ports, cabin air conditioning, individual fresh and hot air outlets, dedicated reading lights, seat pockets and cup-holders. The interiors design and the superb view provided by the “high-wing” configuration provide a “best-in-class” experience for the flights to typical “exotic” STOL destinations. Mission accomplishment and flight safety enhancement pass through a modern cockpit with latest technology, including state-of-the-art G1000 NXi avionics system, and GFC700 specifically tuned autopilot. Active and connected flight deck (Bluetooth, flight stream, Iridium) and a toolbox of modern aids (Wx radar, storm scope, inset map, Synthetic Vision) are provided to reduce workload and fatigue while increasing mission effectiveness. From a comfort perspective, the P2012 STOL offers a +34 percent wider cabin, +24 percent larger seat pitch, +188 percent higher luggage weight allowance and +303 percent better luggage volume when compared to the most known British STOL aircraft, and does it all in accordance with the latest certification standards. From the performance perspective, the P2012 STOL can easily and more comfortably carry an equivalent payload of the most known British STOL aircraft while matching its takeoff and landing performances, moreover, the P2012 STOL can also outperform its useful load by 20 percent up to a remarkable value of 1284 kg / 2830 pounds while performing a STOL mission.

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Tecnam’s P2012 STOL is the only twin piston with Short Take-Off Landing capabilities compliant to the latest certification amendments. (Courtesy Tecnam)

At maximum takeoff weight of 3680 kg / 8113 pounds, the take-off run takes only 275 m / 900 feet and to clear the obstacle the takeoff distance is achieved in just 425 m / 1395 feet. Even better at the 3630 kg maximum landing weight where the landing distance from the obstacle takes only 360 m / 1180 feet and the impressive ground run requires just 155 m / 510 feet. There are thousands of regional and local STOL airports around the world needing an outclassing airframe, superior performances, the latest safety and a 21st century design, capable of lifting off from prepared and unprepared strips of less than 300 m / 1000 feet.

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The P2012 STOL, developed by the renown and innovating Tecnam Research and Development team, is available in the passenger and multi-mission configurations (combi, cargo, air ambulance). Fully interchangeable, the 11-seat, twin-engine, fixed--gear, unpressurized Tecnam can quickly and easily be converted from a nine-passenger carrier into a special-purpose aircraft… and back again. The aircraft’s main features are: • Two flight decks plus ninepassenger single-seat cabin accommodations • Two six-cylinder, turbocharged, piston engines • Single pilot certified in VFR and IFR • PBN certified for GPS approaches • No type rating issue/renewal required • Easy maintenance Following the successful completion of the preliminary P2012 STOL flighttest campaign in early 2022, the aircraft has entered its final configuration moving on to the certification phase in 2023. “For decades, the STOL aircraft market has been left undeveloped and unsupported, leaving operators with very few Continued on Page 45

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AirplaneManager and FltPlan.com have announced a new industry integration to help streamline operations for users. Flight departments can now seamlessly sync their scheduled Airplane Manager flights directly with FltPlan. Flight times, routes and recall numbers are automatically provided on AirplaneManager trip sheets once routing is determined on FltPlan. The goal of the integration is to mini-

mize data entry, reduce scheduling-to-flight plan mistakes, and provide highly accurate FltPlan flight times to AirplaneManager users. The aviation community can now effortlessly go from trip conception, to scheduling on AirplaneManager, to filing on FltPlan, with integration to Garmin avionics via Garmin Pilot. AirplaneManager.com is a veteranowned web and mobile-based scheduling software for flight departments. Established

in 2007, AirplaneManager now helps more than 800 small- to medium-sized flight departments intuitively organize their staff, passengers and flights at an affordable price. AirplaneManager offers calendars, trip sheets, crew-to-passenger communications, flight logs, flight tracking, expense tracking, fueling options, charter quoting and integrations with various aviation and non-aviation-related partners. Learn more at https://airplanemanager.com.

FltPlan.com is a free web-based planning system provided by Garmin. For more than two decades, FltPlan has grown into the largest flight planning company in North America. FltPlan offers easy-to-use flight plan filings as well as premium services such as FltPlan SMS, runway analysis, PDCs, eAPIS filings and next generation avionics integrations with Garmin Pilot. Learn more at https://fltplan.com.

Yep, those new “computer on the wrist” watches are pretty cool. Hundreds of functions, with perhaps three you will use on a regular basis. A friend of this writer was trying to demonstrate his new technical marvel but got lost in the mode selections. How about the story of a pilot using his computer watch to time a nonprecision instrument approach with the heart health mode selected, timing the miss approach point with his own heartbeat! This old pilot wants fast, familiar, and dependable when it comes to flying. HMEWatch (wwww.HMEWatch.com) has been selling “real” pilot watches for years which offer high-tech features while presenting time (local and UTC) as we aviators are accustomed to seeing and calculating with it. The famed ATP and ATP II watches offer multifunction digital displays while the stylish ATC is a multifunction analog display that speaks to classics of the

past while having 21st century technology. These fine timepieces are priced hundreds of dollars below what one would expect to pay for such quality and function, but HMEWatch is now presenting In Flight USA readers a deal that is unbeatable. To celebrate the holiday season, HMEWatch is offering special low pricing on the HMEWatch brand watches and including an incredible invitation to add the Pulsar “Tech-Gear” Pilot Model watch to your “timepiece wardrobe” for less than $30… really! The HMEWatch ATC models are high quality, all analog chronograph watches specifically designed by pilots for pilots. They offer a E6B calculator Bezel, a chronograph, date window, sweep secondhand subdial, a 24-hour subdial, and a second time zone set to whatever you prefer. The ATC models come in a multitude of color combina-

tions as well as either a high-quality rubber strap or a metal bracelet, all having double locking clasps. Regular retail pricing of $450 to $650 (depending upon style and strap features) is now reduced to just $179.95 to $225.50. Added to the above price discounts, HME is now offering a new option, the Pulsar Tech-Gear Pilot watch. With features like an E6B calculator, chronograph, alarm, date window and dual time zones, an all metal case and bracelet, the Pulsar Tech-Gear Pilot watch retails for $299.95 but HME has lowered that price to just $129.95. Now, here’s the great deal HMEWatch has come up with… buy any model of the HMEWatch ATC and get a Pulsar Pilot watch for just shy of 30 bucks! This is a great opportunity to buy yourself (or someone special) a top rate ATC watch and for under $30, have a second super watch (the Pulsar Pilot) to

give as a gift! HMEWatch has alerted In Flight USA that availability is limited at these prices, so act now. Call the folks at HMEWatch (323/4646660) or visit www.hmewatch.com. When online, pick the ATC model you want and then pick the Pulsar Pilot watch, go to the checkout and when prompted, enter >> InFltUSA << in the “discount code” box and the discount will be issued. Remember, you need an ATC model in the cart with the Pulsar for the special price to be offered. Make sure you click the box to the left of the “I agree with the terms and conditions” as it can be hard to see. This writer missed it the first time around! Enjoy this great gift opportunity and happy holidays from HMEWatch.

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Continued from Page 44 options for supporting and expanding their operations. Tecnam’s response to meeting the needs of these businesses is a modern aircraft that addresses current needs with an innovative solution. Manufacturing the STOL of the 21st century grants accessibility to the world’s most remote and challenging commercial airports, increasing the regional connectivity while exceeding customers’ expectations,” said Giovanni Pascale, Tecnam’s Managing Director. “Tecnam took up the challenge of providing a modern, safe, and efficient solution to one of the most demanding aircraft

commercial missions: the STOL mission. Developing and testing this aircraft provided the opportunity to outperform current aging aircraft, while facing nowadays more restrictive safety regulations. The P2012 STOL delivers best-in-class takeoff and landing capabilities while contemporarily offering the latest ergonomic design and passenger comfort, elevating the passengers’ experience in the STOL mission to the ultimate aviation standards,” said Francesco Sferra, P2012 Sales & Business Development Manager and Experimental Test Pilot at Tecnam.

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CENTERPOINT ENERGY DAYTON AIR SHOW DRAWS LARGE CROWDS WITH IMPRESSIVE HEADLINERS, INCLUDING BLUE ANGELS In Flight USA Celebrating 39 Years

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he 2022 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show drew a huge crowd of 80,000 for the recent two-day event. The weather and performer lineup helped draw the crowds. The U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels, headlined the show. Lt. Katlin Forester, Blue Angel Number 8, is the event coordinator for the team and explains that planning for the 2022 Dayton began a couple of years ago. “The air show season really starts two years prior, so Dayton requested an air show from us in 2020 and we approved them and released that schedule in December of 2020.” Lt. Forester continues, “This past December I visited here for our preseason winter visit. We visit each show site prior to coming for the air show to get the lay of the land, see where we will be and that way when we arrive here for the show week, we kind of know where everything is. This has been about a two-year process with really getting it going in the past 90 days.” The Blue Angels transitioned to the F/A-18 “Super Hornet” for the 2021 air show season, but it has been four years since the team had performed at the Dayton show. This was the first appearance for the team at Dayton in the “Super Hornet.” Lt. Forester added, “It’s really an honor to be a Blue Angel, because the

Navy and Marine Corps serving at sea are outside of the public eye, so we represent those 800,000 sailors and Marines from around the world. We get to showcase not only the aircraft that are actively flying off aircraft carriers right now, but also showcasing the best of the Navy and Marine Corps. Here for the first time at Dayton, the ‘Super Hornets’ represent the Navy and Marine Corps wonderfully and we are so excited to perform.” The Dayton show was a homecoming for one Blue Angel team member, AS1 Tanner Bayles who is the Crew Chief on Blue Angel F/A-18 Number 2. “This is not my first trip to Dayton; my stepdad was in the Air Force, and he worked at Wright-Pat Air Force Base. My mom and dad were in the Air Force, but they were first in the Navy. We are excited to showcase the Blue Angels and do a flight demonstration and do community overreach at the birthplace of aviation. It is awesome to be able to bring what has come so far into the forefront of Dayton, Ohio and we are really excited for the show.” AS1 Bayles added, “I joined the Navy in 2013 and in 2014 the Blue Angels came to visit where I worked. I checked out all the support equipment and from that moment on I knew I wanted to be a Blue Angel because of what they represent and how they represent and showcase the Navy and the Marine Corps and just to be a part of something

greater than me, beyond just being in the Navy. Being a part of a team that is that special is an extreme opportunity and I’m grateful for every day that I get to do it.” The United States Air Force F-16 “Viper” Demo team was back performing at the 2022 Dayton Air Show after a 12-year absence. The team last performed at the show in 2010. The demo team flies the Lockheed-Martin F-16C “Fighter Falcon,” better known as the “Viper” in an impressive power demonstration. The F-16 also performed the U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight with a P51 “Mustang” flown by Jimmy Beasley. Capt. Aimee “Rebel” Fiedler is the demonstration pilot and commander of the “Viper” team but last year she served as Safety Officer for nine shows for the team. Capt. Fiedler commented on her first full time season: “It keeps us very busy; we are on the road constantly. It is a super rewarding job and experience. We have eight members on our team, and we are a super close-knit team. Working with them has been humbling and inspiring because I get to travel around with them and watch them share the Air Force with people who may never have seen a fighter jet before. “Getting to showcase the Maintainers hard work and knowing they are on the ground representing the demo while I am in the air showcasing what they have been capable of doing while we are on the road away from home,

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The Blue Angel diamond flies in an echelon formation in front of the large crowd at the 2022 Dayton Air Show. (Mike Heilman)

Chris Kapuschansky Right Wing pilot in the Blue Angel diamond banks in front of the large crowd at the 2022 Dayton Air Show. (Mike Heilman) away from support and away from machinery that we would use to keep the jets in the air is truly awesome to see,” added Capt. Fiedler. The Louisiana Air National Guard F-15C “Eagle” two-ship team performed Continued on Page 49

U.S. AIR FORCE THUNDERBIRDS TO HEADLINE 2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY DAYTON AIR SHOW PRESENTED BY KROGER Aftershock Jet Fire Truck, Bill Stein Airshows Added to 2023 Lineup

Air show officials announced on Oct. 5 the addition of two new performers to join the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds for the 2023 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger. The Aftershock Jet Fire Truck and Bill Stein Airshows will be part of the 48th annual show on July 22 and 23 at the Dayton International Airport. The Aftershock Jet Fire Truck is a custom-built 1940 Ford Fire Truck with Twin Rolls-Royce Bristol Viper Jet Engines totaling more than 24,000 horsepower and holds the Guinness World Record as the world’s fastest fire truck at a whopping 407 mph (655 km/h). While audiences have been wowed in the past by its sister act, the Shockwave Jet Truck, this will be a first appearance in the Dayton region for the jet fire truck.

The award-winning Bill Stein is bringing his Zivko Edge 540 for a unique aerobatic performance. The custom painted aircraft continuously changes color from green to purple to blue, along with gold, yellow, pink and orange, depending on the angle of the light. The kaleidoscope of colors allows the announcer to have a contest with air show audiences and engage them on a whole new level. Bill Stein is making his first appearance in the Dayton region since 2008. These renowned performances will join the 2023 headliner, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, performing precision maneuvers, flying formations and solo routines in their F-16 Fighting Falcons. The Thunderbirds are known as America’s Ambassadors in Blue thrilling millions of spectators around the world.

The premier jet team was last seen in the Dayton region in 2021. “We’re extremely pleased to welcome back the Thunderbirds and add these incredible performers to our 2023 show,” said Scott Buchanan, Chairman of the United States Air & Trade Show Board of Trustees, producers of the show. “Adding never before seen acts and unique planes like the kaleidoscope aircraft of Bill Stein give audiences both returning and new something to look forward to. Mark your calendars for July 22 and 23!” Air show officials plan to announce more exciting attractions to the air and ground show over the coming months. Certain tickets are now available for purchase online for print-at-home or mobile ticket options. Customers interested in purchasing a Private Chalet can email

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CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show Continued from Page 46 a flyby at the 2022 show. The New Orleans based team from 159th Fighter Wing put on an impressive demonstration. Former U.S. Air Force Thunderbird pilot Lt. Col. Josh “Tater” Boudreaux lead the two-ship demonstration. Lt. Col. Boudreaux flew with the Thunderbirds at the 2015 Dayton Air Show as the number two left-wing pilot in the diamond formation. A U.S. Air Force C-17 “Globemaster III” performed a flying demonstration of the heavy lift cargo plane at the 2022 show. The C-17 East Coast Demonstration Team was from the 15th Airlift Squadron based at Joint Base Charleston, SC. A U.S Marine Corps CH-53E “Super Stallion” heavy-lift transport helicopter performed a fly-by both days of the air show. The U.S. Army’s premier parachute demonstration team also performed multiple jumps at both days of the air show. History was made at the 2022 Dayton show when a father and son flew a first-generation and second-generation U.S Army attack helicopter demonstration at an air show. Jeff Moss flew a firstgeneration Vietnam era AH-1 “Cobra” attack helicopter, and his son Jeff Moss, Jr. flew a second-generation AH-64 “Apache” helicopter in a dual demonstration. The AH-1 “Cobra” is part of The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation and the AH-64 “Apache” 101st Combat Aviation Brigade from the 101st Airborne Air Assault. Headlining the civilian portion of the Dayton show was the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) performing a dramatic recreation of the Dec. 7th, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor known as Tora! Tora! Tora! The eight-plane team recreation included narration and pyrotechnics. The performance consisted of replicas of a Japanese Zero Fighter, Kate torpedo bombers, Val dive bombers and one American P-40. Tora demonstration pilot Craig Hutain from Montgomery, TX commented on why he likes flying with the team: “This is my 13th year flying with Tora. I am airline pilot, but I always wanted to fly something like this. I love tail draggers and I love sport flying. I fly with Tora and a P-51, P-39, P-63 and P-40s. I am very fortunate that I get to fly a lot of different airplanes, but Tora is my main during air show season. We typically fly seven to 10 shows in a year with Tora and I will do five to seven shows in different airplanes, so it’s a busy summer.” Hutain also added his thoughts about flying at the air show: “Dayton is a special place. My wife’s family is from

this area, so it’s like a homecoming. It’s a huge show, first. It’s a giant crowd. Dayton is an amazing show. It is well run and well sponsored. There is always a sensational jet team here and it’s a real special place for us to get to perform.” There were two veteran air show acts that made their first Dayton appearance at 2022 show. Kent Pietsch performed two acts in his Cadet S-1A-65F airplane. The act included a dead-stick landing from 6,000 feet. The world’s oldest flying Jet Fighter, the de Havilland DH115 “Vampire” flew a demonstration. Veteran air show pilot Jerry “Vlad” Conley flew the “Vampire.” There were only 3,300 built worldwide at the end of World War II. Kevin Coleman made his second Dayton Air Show appearance in his Extra 300 aerobatic plane. Coleman’s first appearance at Dayton in 2010 was part of Sean D. Tucker’s “Stars of Tomorrow” program. The Dayton show had a big increase of static aircraft from previous years, with more than 50 military and civilian planes and helicopters. Included were the U.S. Air Force B-52, AC-130J, F-15E, KC-46 and CV-22 and U.S. Navy EA-18, E-2 and C-2. Scott Buchanan, Chairman of the United States Air & Trade Show Board of Trustees, producers of the show, in a press release commented: “This year’s air show did not disappoint. We are incredibly pleased with the turnout. We couldn’t have asked for better weather. We’ve had a fantastic response from the crowds on our lineup. We’re very thankful to our loyal fans, sponsors and volunteers who help make the show a success year after year.” The 2022 Dayton show was a huge success and even after 48 years of air shows, Dayton continues to impress firsttime performers at the event. Capt. Fiedler said: “This is a very impressive air show. It’s one of the largest air shows I have personally ever been to. I grew up near Randolph Air Force Base (AFB) and we have a large air show there as well. This show has a lot of things going on and has a lot to look at here. The roster of events that are happening today is super impressive.” Planning has already begun on the 2023 show that will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds on July 22-23. Visit the air show website for more information, https://daytonairshow.com.

Aircraft from the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) group Tora! Tora! Tora! flying information at the Friday night air show parade in Vandalia, OH. (Mike Heilman)

Commemorative Air Force (CAF) pilot Craig Hutain has been flying with the Tora group for 13 years. (Mike Heilman)

History was made at the Dayton show when Jeff Moss, Jr. flew a dual demonstration in second-generation AH-64 “Apache” along with his dad, Jeff Moss, Sr. in a first-generation Vietnam era AH-1 “Cobra” attack helicopter. (Mike Heilman)

The F-16 and a P-51 perform the U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight at the 2022 Dayton Air Show. (Mike Heilman)

A U.S. Navy C-2 “Greyhound” or commonly know as COD (Carrier onboard Delivery) was on static display. The C-2 is from VRC-40 “Rawhides” based at NAS Norfolk, VA. (Mike Heilman)

An F-16C from the Ohio Air National Guard 180th Fighter Wing based in Toledo, OH taxis in to be on static display at the 2022 Dayton show. (Mike Heilman)

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