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Q Pensacola, FL: Pensacola Open House/Blue Angels Homecoming, gates 8 a.m., NAS Pensacola, www.naspensacolaairshow.com. Q Riverside, CA: Veterans Celebration, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309. Q Chino, CA: Living History Event, Jet Fighters of the Korean War, 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org. Q Palm Springs, CA: 19th Anniversary & Veterans Day Celebration, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Murrieta, CA: French Valley Air Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., French Valley Airport, www.fvairshow.com. Q Comanche, TX: Comanche Veterans Day Fly-In, Comanche CountyCity Airport, www.devildogsquadron.com. Q Winter Haven, FL: Seaplane Festival & Parade, Winter Haven Municipal Airport, (863) 298-4551. Q Oviedo, FL: Amerian Heroes Airshow, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oviedo Mall, www.heroes-airshow.com, (407) 222-8644. Q Hondo, TX: Warbirds over Hondo, gates 9 a.m., Hondo Airport, www.warbirdsoverhondo.com. Q West Chester, PA: Tribute to Veterans, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Helicopter Museum, (610) 436-9600, www.americanhelicopter.museum. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, free, (831) 637-9822, www.frazierlake.com. Q Chino, CA: Living History Event, Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star, 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org. Q Valdosta, GA: Thunder over South Georgia, gates 9 a.m., Moody AFB, www.moody.af.mil. Q Monroe, NC: Warbirds over Monroe Air Show, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport, www.warbirdsovermonroe.com. Q Valkaria, FL: Valkaria Air Fest, 8 a.m., Valkaria Airport, valkariaairfest.com. Q Windsor Locks, CT: Veterans Day Program, New England Air Museum, Bradley Int’l. Airport, (860) 623-3305. Q Chino, CA: “Veterans Day,” 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org. Q San Luis Obispo, CA: Vintage Aircraft Associate’s Veterans Day, San Luis Obispo Airport, (805) 801-7641. Q San Carlos, CA: The Perfect Paper Airplane Day, 11 a.m., Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos Airport, (650) 654-0200. Q LaVerne, CA: Antique & Special Interest Aircraft Display, 10 a.m to 2 p.m., Brackett Airport, (909) 593-1395. Q San Diego, CA: Montgomery Field Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., (858) 699-0251. Q Palm Springs, CA: Props & Hops Craft Beer Festival, noon to 4 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q San Luis Obispo, CA: Vintage Aircraft Associate’s Airport Day, San Luis Obispo Airport, (805) 801-7641. Q El Cajon, CA: Warbirds West Air Museum Open House & Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Gillespie Field, (858) 414-6258, www.wwam.org. Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 8 a.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309, www.flabob.org. Q Santa Rosa, CA: Climb Aboard Weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. Q San Carlos, CA: Open Cockpit Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos Airport, (650) 654-0200. Q Windsor Locks, CT: Santa Visit & Behind the Scenes Tour, New England Air Museum, Bradley Int’l. Airport, (860) 623-3305. Q San Carlos, CA: Santa Arrives by Helicopter, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos Airport, (650) 654-0200.

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Q Chino, CA: Living History Event, Attack on Pear Harbor, 10 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 4 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, free, (831) 637-9822, www.frazierlake.com. Q Chino, CA: Living History Event, Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero, 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org. Q Tucson, AZ: Santa’s Landing, 10 a.m., Pima Air Museum, (520) 574-0462. Q Palm Springs, CA: Commemorative Series - Pearl Harbor: Attack on Battleship Row, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q West Chester, PA: SantaFest, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Helicopter Museum, (610) 436-9600, www.americanhelicopter.museum. Q Palm Springs, CA: Commemorative Series - Night of the Son Tay POW Raid, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Palm Springs, CA: Santa Fly-In, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q San Luis Obispo, CA: Vintage Aircraft Associate’s Airport Day, San Luis Obispo Airport, (805) 801-7641.

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ormandy, France has a special place in my heart. Not just because it is known to be the place where in 1944 the Allied forces defeated the Nazi’s in their efforts to take over that part of the world in WWII, but because it is a beautiful place with beautiful people who still to this day honor the American WWII Veteran in unbelievable ways. This past June, the Ladies for Liberty, were privileged to travel to Normandy to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of DDay. Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Utah Beach, and the beloved small village of St. Mere Eglise, the first French town that the U.S. paratroopers freed from the Germans, all held giant ceremonies honoring WWII Veterans and especially those who were still able to make the long trip across the pond. You could always notice where these heroes were located as there would be long lines of French people, of varying ages, that thought it a great honor to speak to them and shake their hand. American flags flew everywhere, from the balconies, church steeples, and doorsteps, even on shirts, scarves, and hats. I have never felt so

proud in all my life. One particular song was requested over and over again. It was Requiem for a Soldier, the theme from the WWII Miniseries, Band of Brothers. This song tells of the unending love and devotion that each soldier has for his comrades, honoring all that lived and all that died in battle. We sang this song to an unknown soldier’s grave in the Normandy American Cemetery & Memorial in Colleville Sur Mer, as the wind blew through the pines and the birds anointed our efforts with their own song. I will never forget that feeling… and especially being reassured that our precious U.S. soldiers rested in such a lovely, serene place just up the hill from the Normandy Beach. Our music program containing an Andrews Sisters Tribute along with the solo favorites… I’ll Be Seeing You…. White Cliffs of Dover… Sentimental Journey, fit well with the atmosphere as we sang in the town square in St. Mere Eglise. The replica of the paratrooper, John Steele, who’s parachute got hung on the church steeple during the invasion so long ago still waves in the wind as a reminder to all townspeople what the American WWII soldier did for them. Continued on Page 10

Above: Times have sure changed as the Ladies for Liberty are found posing with a German Batallion of soldiers near ‘The Braves’ memorial built solely by the French town of St. Laurent Ser Mur in honor of the U.S. Soldiers who died there. Below Left: The Ladies for Liberty performed for a private party given by Mr. Raymond Mouquet in St. Laurent Ser Mur, the man who headed the campaign to raise a memorial to the U.S. Soldier on Omaha Beach called “The Braves.” Below Right: One of the many honored WWII Veterans who attended the Friends of the American Veterans Association Banquet held in St. Mere Eglise where 1,100 special guests attended including U.S. Military Brass, and members of the 82nd and 101st Airbourne Divisions.

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Veteran’s Day Celebration to Honor Bob Hoover........................7 GAMA Welcomes Record Number of New Companies ..............8

Editorial: Cross Country to Mars By Ed Downs ..................................................................6

Contrails: The Ice Man Cometh

DOT To Require Registration of Drones ......................................9 First Customer-Built SubSonex Personal Jet Flies ..................16

Jet Edge’s CEO Talks Charter By Annamarie Buonocore ..............................................25

AOPA To Help Guide UAS Registration Policy ..........................18 U.S. Sport Aviation Expo Headlines Keynote Speakers ..........20

Holiday Gift Ideas: HME and AOPA Featured ............36

GAMA Creats Category for Electric and Hybrid Aircraft ..........20 In Memorial: Aviation Legend Dick Taylor..................................22 Goulian, Chambliss Play Their Cards in Vegas: Red Bull ........33 San Diego Air & Space To Honor EAA and Aviators ................34 Furst to Receive $20,000 Prize from National Aviation HOF....37 Record Attendance At California Capital Airshow ....................41

By Steve Weaver ................17

What’s Up!? A Good Month By Larry Shapiro ................24

Flying With Faber: I’m A New Football Fan! By Stuart J. Faber ..............29

The Loss of a Wild Brother By Bert Botta ................................................................42 Art Nalls Aviation Celebrates Perfect Airshow Season By Ed Downs ................................................................46

Homebuilders Workshop: Not So Good Ideas from Experts By Ed Wischmeyer ............35 Safe Landings ............................................40 The Pylon Place: Reno Air Races 2015, Part II By Marilyn Dash ................45

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November 2015

By Ed Downs

kay, maybe the title is a stretch, but one must admit, Mars is in the news. Sure, there are lots of things to complain about in aviation today, from the increasing accident rates due to loss of control events to politics involving the Pilot’s Bill of Rights law now working its way through a broken legislature. And, after all, isn’t that negative stuff the “fuel of editorial comment?” But then there is this writer’s unabashed enthusiasm for manned space flight and planarity exploration, mixed in with a bunch of truly remarkable deep space studies. October was awash with “Mars stuff,” starting with the movie, The Martian and followed with a large number of news announcements about Mars and Mars-related activities. To be sure, NASA knows how to jump on a commercially successful Hollywood bandwagon for its own purposes. So let’s take a breather from the political stuff and have some fun. How about we take a cross country to Mars, even if it is only in our imagination, aided by a good telescope and Hollywood? So why does Mars hold such fascination? As one of the first acknowledged planets in the solar system of pre-history, this blood-red object in the sky became the “Mars, god of war” in ancient civilizations. Mars has held a special place in Babylonian, Greek, and Roman history. In the late 19th century, the Italian astronomer, Giovanni Schiaparelli, who was director of the Milan Observatory, drew detailed images of Mars, disclosing what he thought to be man-made canal structures. Noted U.S. mathematician and astronomer, Percival Lowell, established the very technologically advance Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Ariz. (he was independently wealthy) and continued to study the “canals.” This is the same observatory that later played a key role in the discovery of Pluto, another planet (dwarf-planet?) that has recently received a lot of good press. This fixation on “canals” lead to worldwide speculation the Mars was populated by a superior life form, an idea picked up by many fiction writers of the time, including Arthur Conan Doyle. Hollywood has had a great time with Mars fiction, all of which has been fantasy based and technically horrible, but the most recent Hollywood offering, The Martian, is a notable change from the typical Hollywood “monster” approach to Mars-based stories. It is getting harder

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and harder for movie makers to ignore the huge amount of data that has come back from Mars orbiters and rovers. This movie also acknowledged the true “can do” attitude that has prevailed in NASA, despite being forced to support nonscientific political agendas. For the first time in this writers memory, Hollywood left out silly jealousies, bad guys, disputes among crew members, and wired counter-government plots highlighted by blatant technical errors. Yes, there are technical issues, but in an interview with author, Andy Weir, these “liberties” were acknowledged and accepted in order to tell an important human story. This writer agrees, and if one paid attention, the original technical error was later corrected, a cool move. But The Martian also got a lot of things right, as evidenced by recent NASA news announcements. Let’s take a look at them. Traveling to Mars is not simply like taking a long trip to the Moon. Even a cross country by telescope is a challenge. You see, Mars takes about two Earth years to orbit the Sun; meaning that for about 12 Earth months each year, the Earth is on one side of the Sun, and Mars is on the other side. Given the size of Mars (about half that of Earth), an astronomer has a very small target. Even with this writers very good, deep space, telescope, one can see little more than a red orb, with virtually no surface details. When Mars and Earth are aligned on the same side of the sun (in conjunction), our telescope cross country allows one to see color variations on the surface and the polar ice cap. Obviously, a flight to Mars must take place when the two planets are at their closest and then timed so that the spaceship travels towards Mars as Mars is moving towards the spacecraft. We do not want to “chase the planet down,” but instead let Mars run into the spacecraft. A round trip to Mars will take up 1,100 days, compared to less than 10 days for an Apollo trip to the Moon, including time to play golf on the surface! The movie got it absolutely right when our hero found himself needing to survive on a dead planet for almost two years. The premise of the film, and solutions proffered were smack on, with only occasional technical deviations for dramatic effect, which is why we all pay the extra $1.50 for 3-D glasses! So, what is going on in the real “Mars” world of NASA? One can only answer that rhetorical question with “a Continued on Page 14

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Q San Carlos, CA: Open Cockpit Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos Airport, (650) 654-0200. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, free, (831) 637-9822, www.frazierlake.com. Q Palm Springs, CA: Commemorative Series - For Love of Life & Country, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Palm Springs, CA: Commemorative Series - F-104 Starfighter, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Palm Springs, CA: Commemorative Series - France 1940, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q San Luis Obispo, CA: Vintage Aircraft Associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Airport Day, San Luis Obispo Airport, (805) 801-7641. Q El Cajon, CA: Warbirds West Air Museum Open House & Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Gillespie Field, (858) 414-6258, www.wwam.org. Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 8 a.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309, www.flabob.org. Q Santa Rosa, CA: Climb Aboard Weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. Q Palm Springs, CA: Commemorative Series - Pre-War Movies: Hollywood at War, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Palm Springs, CA: Commemorative Series - Military Flight Training, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262.

VETERANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY CELEBRATION NATIONWIDE TO HONOR BOB HOOVER AND FELLOW AVIATORS

Following their hugely successful European Premiere Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project will be at the center of a national Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day event. The film, which shares the incredible story of one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most revered veterans, aviator Bob Hoover, will be shown in all 50 states on Nov. 11. Tickets are available currently through the Bob Hoover website and movie theater host, Tugg, until Nov. 1 but are expected to sell out. During the film, Bob Hoover shares some of his WWII experience, including the time he was shot down off the coast of southern France and taken prisoner only to escape 16 months later by stealing a German Fw 190 and flying to safety. Hooverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal stories are shared along with conversations with actor and pilot, Harrison Ford, and air show legend, Sean D. Tucker. Bob Hoover reflects on his remarkable career as an Air Force fighter pilot, experimental test pilot, and airshow

pilot in the film. The film also includes appearances by Neil Armstrong, Clay Lacy, Dick, and Burt Rutan, Carroll Shelby and other experts in the aerospace field. The national Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day campaign is one of many unique opportunities that filmmaker Kim Furst has participated in over the past year in an effort to highlight Hooverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remarkable career and inspire a new generation of aviators. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bob Hooverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy has inspired me personally, and my hope is that in sharing his story, we will see a new generation of aviators emerge.â&#x20AC;? Kim Furst, filmmaker, Flying the Feathered Edge. Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project is filmmaker Kim Furstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fifth aviation film. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do not miss this opportunity to see the incredible story of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Greatest Pilot in the World;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? a must see for any history, aviation, or WWII enthusiast.â&#x20AC;? Tickets can be found at https://www.tugg.com/titles/flyingthe-feathered-edge

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he FAA has a new way of dealing with general aviation pilots who make mistakes–and that’s good news for all of us. For many years, AOPA and others have been asking the FAA to change the way it looks at everything from regulation to compliance. Specifically, we’ve been asking the agency to operate from a more risk-based perspective, one that recognizes that an overly prescriptive and punitive approach to regulations can do more harm than good. We’ve seen that begin to happen when it comes to putting new equipment in older aircraft. For example, the FAA

has recently made it easier for the owners of legacy aircraft to install angle-of-attack indicators, a move designed to help prevent deadly loss of control accidents. Now, the FAA’s announcement that it has developed a new “compliance philosophy” is a signal that the agency is willing to take a similar approach when it comes to pilots. In October, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta announced that, instead of punishing general aviation pilots who inadvertently violate the rules, the agency will work with pilots and the community to understand what happened as part of a larger effort to identify and correct potential hazards before they result in an incident or accident. The new philosophy represents a sig-

nificant change to the FAA’s approach to dealing with general aviation violations. It’s a recognition that most pilots do everything in their power to operate safely, prevent problems, and follow the rules, but sometimes they also make mistakes. So instead of focusing on taking enforcement action, the FAA will now focus on fixing the problem so it doesn’t happen again. That means putting the emphasis on an honest exchange of information and educating those involved to prevent repeat occurrences. As Administrator Huerta put it when he announced the new philosophy, “The FAA wants safe operators, not operators who inadvertently make a mistake and then hide it because they’re afraid they will be punished.” For over a decade, the FAA has taken

a similar approach to enforcement with the airlines, and the agency claims that system has helped reduce risk in U.S. commercial aviation by more than 83 percent in the past ten years. While the new approach means the FAA is reducing its focus on enforcement for inadvertent violations, don’t imagine it’s a get out of jail free card for intentionally reckless behavior, falsification, or repeat failures. Under those circumstances, the FAA has promised to vigorously pursue enforcement actions. But for most in the GA community – conscientious pilots who sometimes make errors – the new philosophy is great news. It will help uncover problems with the system – like confusing or contradictory guidance or regulations – while giving good pilots a second chance.

In a speech yesterday, FAA Michael Huerta discussed the agency’s next step in its Risk-Based Decision Making called the Compliance Philosophy. The following is a statement by National Air Transportation Association President and CEO Thomas L. Hendricks: “NATA applauds the FAA’s recently announced decision to shift their oversight emphasis from enforcement action to safety compliance. The value of improv-

ing safety performance through voluntary safety reporting systems is now widely recognized throughout industry. These systems yield significantly positive impacts to aviation safety by enabling the proactive identification of potential safety risks and hazards. Aviation operators have long realized that a focus on compliance is a far more effective way of improving safety rather than solely relying on an enforcement regimen. The FAA now fully

recognizes the value of safety reporting systems and the data they generate to improving safety. Initiatives like the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) are strengthened by the agency’s commitment to this new path. While the transition will likely take years to fully mature, Administrator Huerta’s personal advocacy sends a strong message of agency commitment to this

important policy change. As Administrator Huerta noted, the effectiveness of this change requires an open and transparent exchange of information and data between the FAA and the aviation community. NATA fully supports this initiative and will continue to work with the agency to fully realize the benefits of this important policy change.”

The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has approved seven companies – Celestica, Elliott Aviation, Gogo, Luxaviation Group, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, TRU Simulation + Training, and Yingling Aviation – as the association’s newest members. GAMA now has 91 members. The seven new members represent the largest number of companies to join the association at one time in GAMA’s 45-year history. “The seven new companies joining GAMA bring experience and expertise in all parts of our industry and in key areas of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Europe,” said GAMA Chairman Joe Brown, President of Hartzell Propeller Inc. “Their decision to join reaffirms the association’s sterling reputation for effectiveness on policy and regulatory issues, in-depth technical knowledge, and safety and technology leadership.” “GAMA is delighted to welcome these seven dynamic companies to the association,” GAMA President and CEO

Pete Bunce added. “They represent every sector of the industry and represent the disciplines where the GAMA staff is engaging global regulators and politicians: manufacturers, MRO, simulation, service providers, and large FBO networks. Their collective contributions to our global trade association will strengthen our effectiveness and influence to facilitate policies, regulation, and legislation that promote the growth of general aviation around the globe.” Descriptions of each of the new GAMA members follow. Based in Toronto, Canada, Celestica is a global leader in the delivery of endto-end product lifecycle solutions in a range of markets, including aerospace and defense. Through Celestica’s Centers of Excellence, the company provides manufacturing solutions capability in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Celestica is committed to lowering costs and enhancing the competitive performance of aerospace and defense companies through a broad range of technology services–including the design, engineering, manufacture, and repair of high-reliability electronics systems that provide oper-

ational control, monitoring, and communications in rigorous aerospace and defense environments. Elliott Aviation is a second-generation, family-owned business aviation company offering a complete menu of high-quality products and services, including aircraft maintenance, avionics service and installations, paint and interior, accessory repair and overhaul, charter and aircraft management. They also provide aircraft brokerage and acquisition services under the Elliott Jets brand. Serving the business aviation industry, they have facilities in Moline, Ill.; Des Moines, Iowa; and Minneapolis, Minn. Gogo is a leading global aero-communications service provider that offers in-flight Internet, entertainment, text messaging, voice, connected aircraft services, and a host of other communications-related services to the commercial and business aviation markets. More than 6,800 business aircraft are flying with its solutions, including the world’s largest fractional ownership fleets. Gogo also is a factory option at every major business aircraft manufacturer. Gogo has more

than 900 employees and is headquartered in Chicago, Ill., with additional facilities in Broomfield, Colo., and various locations outside the United States. The Luxaviation Group manages 20 FBO facilities and 14 maintenance centers worldwide, which are certified to work on most business jets flying today. The group is also the second largest operator of corporate aircraft in the world. It manages 250 aircraft operating under the regulatory umbrella of 14 regional, civil aviation issued air-operating certificates (AOCs). Based in Luxembourg, Luxaviation currently employs more than 1,500 employees worldwide. Founded in 1964, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics began as a small repair station for Wichita, Kansas’ growing aircraft industry and later expanded to manufacturing. Known for leadership in the power management sector, Mid-Continent’s True Blue Power product line include USB charging ports, inverters, emergency power supplies, and advanced lithium-ion batteries. It also specializes in the repair and overhaul of Continued on Page 10

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JetFuelX, led by tech innovator and pilot Jason Talley, has announced the 2,000th aircraft has signed up for their fuel management tool for turbine aircraft owners and corporate flight departments. Developed by pilots for operators, the program is free, fast, and can be used on any mobile device. “I knew it was something that was long overdue for the industry, but even I was surprised by the immediate acceptance and interest. The industry as a whole is really taking notice.” said Talley, founder of the company. “I wanted to have all my fuel card prices update automatically, be able to search them for the best price, and have fuel

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Late last month, Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta announced a plan to expand registration requirements to all drones, including those used for recreation or hobby. The plan comes as the FAA works to craft new rulemaking on commercial drone operations. “Registering unmanned aircraft will

ordered in less than 15 seconds, and apparently so do a lot of other operators. The feedback from pilots and operators has been a very rewarding experience.” Casey Miller, President of Latitude 33 Aviation in Carlsbad, Calif., who operates a fleet of 25 said, “JetFuelX has saved us significant time managing our growing fleet of aircraft. We’ve reduced the total time spent on fuel logistics to less than 30 seconds per destination, enabling us to easily source and secure the best fuel price possible for our charter operations and owners. It’s nice to finally see modern technology applied to Aviation.” Citation 560 owner, Steve Vollum,

also explained, “For the past 20 years of operating and managing turbine aircraft, my trip planning started with Dialing for Discounts. Checking fuel prices required websites with passwords written on the back page of my notebook, phone calls to CSRs, and anything else I could think of to get the best deal. No more! JetfuelX completely automates this and saves significant time that I put to better use planning trips. I use it every time and would never go back to the old ways.” To save usage time and hassles associated with fuel cards, JetFuelX operates with most of the major fuel vendors in the industry in order to provide a quickly

searchable e-database of fuel prices. JetFuelX analyzes all the latest pricing data for all the operator's cards and lets the operator know the cheapest vendor in seconds. JetFuelX intends to keep their new service available free of charge. Talley plans to bring more efficiency from the IT revolution to the aerospace industry, summarizing, “We will be constantly developing and adding new features and innovation, as well as strategic partnerships throughout the industry.” A virtual tour of the program is available at the JetFuelX website at jetfuelx.com, which is where interested users can also sign up for an account at the same time.

help build a culture of accountability and responsibility, especially with new users who have no experience operating in the U.S. aviation system,” Foxx said during the announcement. “It will help protect public safety in the air and on the ground.” A task force of industry stakeholders has been formed by DOT to provide recommendations on how the registration process would be conducted. The Association of Unmanned Vehicle

Systems International, the Academy of Model Aeronautics, and the Air Line Pilots Association are among the groups invited by DOT to participate. The task force has been directed to provide recommendations to DOT by Nov. 20. EAA remains dedicated to ensuring that manned aircraft always have priority over drones in the National Airspace System. Educating those who use drones, either for recreational or commercial pur-

poses, should be a priority for the aviation community to ensure manned aircraft are never put in danger by drones. EAA supports programs such as the Know Before You Fly campaign, which do just that. Drone registration is an issue that EAA will continue to monitor in the coming months as the DOT task force formulates and presents its recommendations. EAA will be looking for any potential impact to general aviation that this initiative may have.

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Continued from Page 8 avionics products, including weather radars, Mode S transponders, emergency locator transmitters, and other navigational and communications systems. Mid-Continent serves 57 countries and employs 185 people in Wichita and Van Nuys, Calif. Mid-Continent manufactures more than 20,000 units per year and processes more than 15,000 units in overhaul/exchange and repair operation. TRU Simulation + Training was formed when its parent company, Textron Inc., brought together four legacy companies, each with more than 25 years of experience serving the aviation industry’s flight and maintenance training needs. TRU Simulation + Training delivers end-to-end flight training solutions to civil and defense customers around the world. Products range from portable desktop training devices and distance learning courseware; to fixed-base training devices and Level D full motion flight simulators; to maintenance courseware, training devices and instruction; to general aviation pilot training in Part 142-certified training centers. Head-

quartered in Goose Creek, S.C., the company consists of four distinct, customercentric divisions: Air Transport Simulation, Business & Military Simulation, Mission & Maintenance Training, and Training Centers & Services. Founded in 1946 by Vic Yingling, Jr., an Army Air Corps captain returning from World War II, Yingling Aviation is an FAA- and EASA-Approved Part 145 repair station based in Wichita, Kans. With more than 100 employees, it is a factory-authorized service provider for Avidyne, Bendix/King, Garmin, Universal, Honeywell, NAT, PS Engineering, Rockwell Collins, Sandel, and Genesys Aerosystems avionics, and operates a McCauley, MT Propeller, and Sensenich factory-authorized propeller service center as well. In addition to the newly announced authorized services for the Beechcraft piston propeller products, Yingling also offers authorized and comprehensive support to the full range of new and legacy Cessna aircraft. Yingling also launched the newly remanufactured Ascend 172 program.

Ladies of Liberty Continued from Page 4 As we moved to a huge Quonset hut to entertain for the Friends of American Veterans Association Banquet, 1,100 people squeezed into the building where the French provided a huge feast for American WWII Veterans, Brass of the Military that were present, and special guests of the U.S. 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. Here there were French young people, even teenagers, who were waiting in long lines to hug or have a dance with a WWII Veteran. Generations have been told the story, and they are as grateful as their parents and grandparents.It was so refreshing to see this happening and witnessing that kind of true patriotism. It was wonderful to meet Maurice Renaud, who makes it his life’s work to continue the D-Day Anniversary Commemorations in St. Mere Eglise. His father, Alexandre Renaud, who was Mayor on June 6, 1944, witnessed the first U.S. paratroopers landing in Normandy while Maurice was just a child. He witnessed the liberation of this tiny village, from house to house, and from street to street. On the evening of June 6, we looked up to see the C-47s in the distance dropping paratroopers who were re-enacting the Normandy Invasion. Everyone pointed and stopped whatever they were doing to watch with wonderment as they witnessed what it might have looked like dur-

ing the battle. It is still overwhelming for the French people to try to understand why so many brave young heroes fought and some giving their lives to save people they didn’t even know. Traveling back to St. Laurent Sur Mer, we passed The Braves, a monument dedicated to the American soldier, that the French people donated to Omaha Beach led by Raymond Mouquet, a former Mayor there. We entertained for his private party and also for the OmahaBedford Veterans Association. In the early morning, we each took time for a private walk on Omaha Beach, and it always brought us close to tears. To know what happened there and how many precious soldiers died on that hallowed beach was so close to our hearts and minds. We felt their presence in the quiet morning air, the slow rush of the tide, and the never ending crash of the waves. Surely, wherever they are, my hope is that they can finally know just how many people reverence and honor what they did so long ago to secure freedom for others. The Ladies for Liberty will never forget our visit to Normandy and just how much it reminds us of the real reason for our mission. I can think of nothing else that can stir the soul like walking this hallowed ground, and we will do all we can to keep their memories alive as well as honor the precious heroes still with us.

CAP RAMPS UP SCHEDULE FOR AERIAL PHOTOS, ASKS MEMBERS TO HELP FEMA VALUATE FLOODING IMAGES THROUGH CROWDSOURCING

November 2015

Civil Air Patrol has made 81 flights so far this month, spending 156 hours in the sky above flood-drenched South Carolina. The flights are being made in response to deadly rain that Gov. Nikki Haley is calling a “thousand-year” event, which has already claimed 17 lives. “Civil Air Patrol is on the front lines supporting search and rescue, disaster assessment, and relief efforts in South Carolina,” said Col. John Knowles, commander of CAP’s Middle East Region. “Col. Francis Smith, the wing commander in South Carolina, is leading a team of dedicated airmen from across multiple wings and regions.” Aircrews from the Middle East Region’s South Carolina, North Carolina, and Maryland wings and the Southeast Region’s Georgia Wing have flown sorties this week, and at least 11 more flights are planned. The airmen are tasked with taking aerial photos of the flooding for emergency officials on the ground. The images, taken with CAP’s geotaggingcapable cameras, provide the officials with real-time information that helps them assess damages and assign critical

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A Marine Corps F/A-18D makes a high speed pass during the 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show. (Mike Heilman) Right: The Patriot Jet Team performs a formation flyby in their six L-39C Albatross aircraft during the 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show. The Patriots are a civilian owned team based at Bryron, CA. (Mike Heilman)

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he 59th annual Miramar Air Show was held at Marine Corps. Air Station (MCAS) Miramar in San Diego, Calif. Oct. 2–4. It is billed as the largest Military airshow in the United States, and the show drew more than 300,000 spectators during the three-day event. MCAS Miramar is home to more than 10,000 Marines of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. The theme for the 2015 airshow was “A Salute to Veterans and Their Families.” MCAS Miramar has been home for the Marine Corps since 1994 and became fully operational in 1997. The U.S. Navy owned the base from the 1950s until the Marines took over in 1994. The Navy’s famed Top Gun school and West Coast F14 Tomcats and E-2 Hawkeye squadrons were also located at Miramar until the base changed to the Marines 3rd Aircraft Wing. Headlining the 2015 MCAS Miramar show was the United States Navy’s Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron. The Blue Angels performed in their F/A-18 Hornets all three days of the show. The all Marine Corps crew of the Blue Angel’s C-130 transport opened the Blue Angels portion of the

show with a flight demonstration. The Marine Corps’s newest aircraft the F-35B Lightning II was on display at the airshow. Major Brendan “Lenny” Walsh of VMFA-121 flew a demonstration of the F-35B. Major Walsh showed the F35B’s Short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) during his demonstration. The F35B will replace The AV-8B Harrier, F/A18 Hornet, and the EA-6B Prowler. Major Mike Carty of the British Royal Marines flew a power demonstration of the AV-8B Harrier at the airshow. The Marines use the Harrier for light attack and close air support for Marines on the ground. The Marine Corps Miramar show features one of the most unique demonstrations for any airshow. It is known as MAGTF or Marine Air-Ground Task Force Demonstration. MAGTF displays all the elements of a Marine Corps coordinated attack. The demonstration included simulated air attacks by AV-8B Continued on Page 13

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The heaviest and largest helicopter in the United States Military the CH-53E Super Stallion shows it heavy lift capability during the Air-Ground Task Force demonstration or MAGTF at 2015 show. (Mike Heilman) Continued from Page 12 Harriers, F/A-18D Hornets and AH-1Z Super Cobra helicopters. Then UH-1Y Huey and MV-22 Osprey bring in ground troops. The simulated attack also included Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) and M1-A1 Abrams tanks supporting the ground troops from nearby Camp Pendleton. Headlining the civilian portion of the airshow were two civilian jet teams. The French Breitling Corporation sponsored jet team performed in their seven L-39C Albatross aircraft. The Breitling team is making their first ever North America tour during the 2015 airshow season. The team normally performs in Europe and the Middle East. The Team of former military pilots is based in Dijon France. The West Coast-based jet team, The Patriots also performed at the 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show. The six-ship Patriot team flies the modified Czechbuilt L-39C jet aircraft. The Patriots are a civilian owned team based in Bryron, Calif. The Patriots have been long-time participants in the Miramar show. Airshow legend, Sean D. Tucker, performed his high-energy show in his custom built Team Oracle Challenger III. Tucker performed his “Harrier Pass” at the 2015 airshow. This maneuver duplicates the capabilities of the Marine Corps. AV-8B Harrier. During the Harrier pass maneuver, Tucker brings the Challenger III to hover while using only 70 percent of aircrafts available power. John “Wardog” Coliver performed an aerobatic routine in his AT-6 “Texan.” An air show veteran Coliver has logged flight time in more than 50 different aircraft. Steve Stavrakakis flew a tribute to

veterans in his Romanian IAR-823 aircraft. Bret Willat flew a graceful performance in his Grob G-103A sailplane. Dan Buchanan performed an aerobatic routine in a power glider. The United States Army Golden Knights Parachute Team opened each day of the show by jumping in with the American flag during the national anthem played by the 3rd Aircraft Wing Band. The Miramar show had more than 100 military and civilian aircraft on static display. One of the show’s premiere displays is squadron row. Squadron row included aviation and ground support units of the Marine Corps based at MCAS Miramar and other commands in the San Diego area. The military static aircraft included U.S. Marine Corps. F35B “Lightning II”, F/A-18C”Hornet” F/A-18D “Hornet,” KC-130J “Hercules,” MV-22B”Osprey” AH-1Z “Super Cobra,” CH-53E “Super Stallion” and the AV-8B “Harrier.” Also on display were a U.S. Navy E-2 “Hawkeye,” EA18G “Growler” and SH-60R “Seahawk.” The U.S Air Force aircraft on display were C-17 “Globemaster,” B-52 “Stratofortress” and the A-10 “Thunderbolt II.” The Miramar show has been showcased for Marine Corps aviation and ground units since 1997. The largest military airshow in the United States draws in thousands of airshow fans and brings in millions of dollars into the San Diego community. In 2016, the Miramar airshow will celebrate its 60th anniversary on Sept. 25 and 26. Turn to our Photo Finish on page 49 to see more photographs from the 59th Miramar Air Show.

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Continued from Page 6 lot.” October has been full of major NASA announcements regarding Mars exploration. Last month, this writer attended a NASA teleconference regarding progress in the Orion program and the launch of this Mars spacecraft on the giant Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, replacement to the legendary Saturn 5 Moon rocket. As space fans may recall, this writer did a hands-on report about the Orion spacecraft in early 2014, and that spacecraft completed its first two orbit flights late last year, traveling farther from Earth than any other spaceship since Apollo (45 years ago). This teleconference disclosed that the SLS will fly, with an Orion, next year, and orbital Moon missions will begin two years earlier than first planned, in 2021. Early in October of this year, an historic announcement was made regarding the presence of liquid water on Mars, a hugely important factor in setting up a maned Mars base. In fact, this news, coupled with other new discoveries, are being discussed at the Johnson Space Center as this editorial is being written, by a group designed to decide where we should land on Mars. Orion management has been solidified under a new Program Manager, Mark Kirasich, a NASA pro since 1983. This is no political appointee, but a real “go to” rocket man. The SLS has completed the allimportant “Critical Design Review,” at which point the final design is locked down, and production begins for the first SLS launch in 2018, possibly into moon orbit with an Orion. A detailed plan is now published that outlines a slow, but methodical approach to Mars flight, with a series of Orion flights designed to insure that our astronauts can become truly “Earth independent.” Remember, the International Space Station (ISS), and even the Moon flights have Earth as a “lifeboat,” given that you can reach that lifeboat in about 72 hours.

A Mars flight will be completely on its own for more than three years, requiring complete reliability of the transportation system, personnel habitat, maintenance (space walks and dealing with the surface of Mars), space navigation and staying healthy. Long term orbital flights to the moon will sever as practice flights, and even an asteroid capture mission might be flown for both scientific and training purposes. The bottom line is that a cross country to Mars is no longer 20th century fiction, but by 2030 (if not sooner), will become 21st century fact. Why is all of this taking so long? Of course, technological challenges and safety come to mind, but the real answer lies in that old friend, money. The fact is, the moon shots were done with a budget that equaled almost four percent of this nation’s gross national product. That is wartime spending, but then again, we were fighting the Cold War at that time. The Moon program played a key factor in keeping a very aggressive Soviet Union in check. Today, NASA runs on less than .02 percent of the gross national product, and it shows. One can spend a lot of time arguing that we have more important things to spend public money on than going to Mars, but it is a fact that, other than war, no funded government activity has moved as much money into the general economy as have NASA programs. Not even direct welfare spending gets as much money into circulation as does NASA spending, secondary money, and jobs created by space exploration. Perhaps even more important than the positive economics of space exploration, is the pride and respect that goes along with it. Those of you readers old enough to remember, try to recall how you felt and how the world responded when the late Neil Armstrong stepped onto the surface of the moon. Wouldn’t it be nice to have that feeling once again?

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On Wednesday, Oct. 7, North American F-86A 48-178 took to the skies over Rockford, Ill. Previously registered as G-SABR in the U.K., it is now registered as N48178 in the U.S., and is believed to be not only the sole currently flying F-86A, but also the oldest operational jet of any kind in the world. The well-known aircraft, which Golden Apple Trust previously owned, was sold in June of 2014. Courtesy Aircraft Sales sold it to Dr. John Swartz of Heritage Air, LLC, Grove, Okla. The aircraft was shipped to Heritage Aero, Inc. in Rockford, Ill. for reassembly, inspection, and FAA certification. At approximately 1:30 p.m. local time, Paul Wood of Warbird Heritage Foundation, Waukegan, Ill. departed run-

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way 1 at KRFD for the Sabre’s first flight in the U.S. since leaving back in 1991 for the U.K. Multiple flights were performed that day, and the aircraft performed without issues. Paul Keppeler flew chase for the second flight in his Canadair CT-133 T-Bird. The owner, Dr. John Swartz, currently operates two Lockheed T-33s and will be flying 178 by himself soon. EAA officials hope to see this beautiful warbird at AirVenture next summer.

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EAA and Sonex Aircraft extend their congratulations to Redge Greenberg, EAA 861049, of Durango, Colo., who made the first flight of SubSonex serial number JSX0003 on Oct. 15: the first customer-built SubSonex Personal Jet to fly. “I flew the SubSonex this morning, for about 35 minutes, all went well,” wrote Greenberg. “My regards to Dwight Tolfer who was a big help for me during the construction project that was done almost entirely in my garage.” Greenberg received the first SubSonex kit delivery in Feb. 2015, an Ultra-Quick-Build kit with optional Triton Trailer. The SubSonex is sold as a Quick Build Kit only, leaving very little work for the customer, and providing almost everything needed to fly with the exception of avionics and paint. According to Sonex, two Quick-Build Kit versions are offered: an EAB-compliant kit for the traditional builder, including pre-built wings, fuselage, and canopy; and an Experimental Exhibition category Ultra- Quick-Build Kit with no 51 percent rule restrictions. The UltraQuick-Build customer will install outboard wing panels, engine and fuel sys-

tem, bolt-in the retractable landing gear, install avionics, electrical systems and controls, install the supplied BRS, fiberglass components and upholstery, and add paint. “I hold commercial glider, helicopter, and single engine land licenses, accumulating 4,500-plus hours in numerous aircraft,” wrote Greenberg, “but I never got the chance to fly a jet. I first saw the prototype of the SubSonex at Oshkosh and followed the development for over a year. When Sonex offered the jet as a kit, I was first in line. Like my RV8, the SubSonex is aerobatic, but the Sonex company also included a ballistic parachute for extra safety.” With two SubSonex JSX-2 factory prototype aircraft now flying, Greenberg’s SubSonex makes number three in the worldwide fleet, with six more customer kits currently under construction.

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Contrails

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THE ICE MAN COMETH

s I sit down to write my column, the time nears for the U.S. to set its collective clocks back to standard time, and the country’s pilots who fly in the upper three quarters of the U.S. should be converting from a summer to a winter mindset. Those who fly the winter skies know that engine preheats, numbing pre-flights, done while skidding around the airplane on a slippery ramp, and boosting recalcitrant engines, will be facts of flight during this season. While for the last several years my winters have been thankfully spent where ice is something you make sure you have plenty of before a party, I have enough memories of my frigid flying days to last a lifetime. Strangely, out of the many winter flying hours spent on instruments in cloud, my recollections of winter flying that I would classify as unpleasant almost all took place on the ground, or in the very early stages of flight, before entering IMC. The winter’s ice and snow covering the ramp makes every step a potential fall and makes moving an aircraft by hand an opportunity for a YouTube video. I can’t count the number of times I have ended up on my back or worse, on my back under the airplane I was attempting to pull with a tow bar. I have always hated cold weather. The very act of having to bundle up like Ralphie in “The Christmas Story” irritates me before I ever get out the door. I resent the fuss and bother of multiple layers restricting my movements, and the aggravation of actually putting on all the various items that are supposed to keep you warm, seems worse to me than being cold, at least while I’m still inside and warm. As a consequence, I don’t wear enough and I am usually cold all winter, and when I’m cold, I’m grumpy. But there is also the ice that waits in the sky, and this ice can be way more dangerous than a fall on a slippery ramp. It starts as a faint line on the leading edge of your wing that you notice in the dim gloom of the gray that surrounds you,

forming it seems out of nothing and growing by the minute, sometimes by the second. General aviation aircraft are at most, equipped to safely experience airframe icing only long enough to get out of it. Even with the Known Icing options, most aircraft cannot sustain even moderate icing indefinitely. The five years that I spent as a Multiengine Demonstration Pilot for Cessna, based in the Northeast, allowed me to experience plenty of airframe icing. Winter didn’t slow the requests for demo flights nor the necessary traveling of my territory, and about the only cancellations I made were when the destination airport had closed because of snow accumulation or by going below minimums. Flying the well-equipped, (for the time) Known Icing Approved airplanes allowed me to dabble cautiously in the ice, seeking altitudes and locations where the accumulation would stop or slow to acceptable levels, and in those five years and hundreds of hours of winter flying, I don’t remember an occasion of high pucker factor. I do remember one January approach at Portland, Maine, when the icing was reported as severe, but the cloud deck was relatively low. I decided that with the deicing going, I could safely make the approach for the short time I would be getting ice. It worked out well, but I remember being unable to open the cabin door of the 421 until the ground crew came and chipped me out. More than three inches of ice projected from the spinners of the airplane. On another winter flight, I was flying a 414 from Morristown, N.J. to Latrobe, Penn., when the right engine began to lose oil pressure. As usual, flying the pressurized twins had allowed me to be on top of the clouds, and when the pressure left the green, I decided to shut the engine down to avoid damage and land at Wilkes Barre, Penn. With the engine caged, I entered the clouds at 7,000 feet and immediately started gathering ice. The approach and landing went

fine, but I still remember the unusual sight of the feathered prop blades growing crowns of ice. As I said, the two times that ice really got my attention (code for scared me silly) didn’t involve accumulating ice in flight but was caused by ice on the airframe that was there when the flight began. I know, I know, you don’t leave the ground with ice on the airframe, but I was young and had only read this, not experienced it. I have found there is a great void of understanding between the two, especially for young heroes. I was flying an early high-gear 182, in fact one of the very first, when Cessna simply moved the main gear back on a 180, added a nose wheel and voila, created the 182. I had accumulated maybe 500 hours, had a commercial license but no instrument rating, and of all things, possessed a Part 135 certificate that said I could take people’s money for flying them places, as long as the sun was shining. My charter customer, who was also one of my flying students (great lesson for my student here), was scheduled for an evening meeting in the little Midwest town, so we arrived late the preceding afternoon and stayed over. The early spring temperature was freezing when we arrived at the airport at about 7 a.m. the next morning, and the airplane had a layer of frost on the upper surfaces. I knew enough to remove the frost, but it had rained the night before, and droplets of water were also adhered to on the wings and tail. We easily removed the frost by sawing a rope across the surfaces, but the frozen droplets were unmoved. To make a long story short, I flew anyway and scared myself into the following week. By the hardest efforts of both the airplane and I, we managed to struggle back to the runway we had just departed. Lesson learned; do not fly if there is anything adhering to your aircraft. And I never did again, at least not knowingly, and yes, there is one more

story about ice here. Fast forward to a winter morning when I was working for Cessna. I had just pre-flighted the 340 I was taking that day and was removing the previous night’s inch or so of slushy snow from the wings of the airplane. The temperature had risen above freezing, so just one push on the snow at the leading edge of the wing would send that section of snow sliding off the trailing edge like an avalanche. Clearing the wings was short work, but the tail on the 340 sits high and proud and without a ladder I could only reach the front foot or so of the top of the horizontal stabilizer. But, I thought, since the snow was melting, the air from the props on takeoff would make short work of the slush on the tail, wouldn’t it? It was an assumption that almost killed me. It turned out that there was a three- or four- degree difference in temperature from the low area where the FBO sat and the end of runway 18. The slush did not slide; it refroze. I have never flown anything that wanted to remain on the ground as badly as that airplane did. Disbelief stayed me from aborting when I should have, and finally it was fly or die at the end of the runway. The airplane left the ground at 120 knots and started a grudging 200 fpm climb while feeling laterally as though it was balanced on a beach ball. When the airspeed reached 125, I retracted the gear, hoping that it didn’t upset the fragile aeronautical balance I had. The airplane didn’t fly any worse, and once clean, the rate of climb grew to 500 fpm. I gave my Creator thanks that this would not be the day that I would die and promised myself then and there that I would never again take an airplane into the air without being positive it was squeaky clean. Almost 40 years later, I’ve never broken that promise.

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FAA EXPANDS UNMANNED AIRCRAFT PATHFINDER EFFORTS

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has entered into a Pathfinder agreement with CACI International Inc. to evaluate how the company’s technology can help detect Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the vicinity of airports. In testimony last month before the House Aviation Subcommittee, FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker said that flying an unmanned aircraft near a busy airfield poses an unacceptable safety hazard. During the hearing titled, “Ensuring Aviation Safety in the Era of Unmanned Aircraft Systems,” Whitaker told the congressional panel the FAA signed an agreement recently to assess the safety and security capabilities of CACI’s product within a five-mile radius of airports, and the agency will also collaborate with its government partners. A steep increase in reports of small, unmanned aircraft in close proximity to runways is presenting a new challenge for the FAA. It is the agency’s responsibility to identify possible gaps in safety and address them before an incident occurs. The CACI partnership is part of the larger UAS Pathfinder Program, which the FAA announced in May 2015. Pathfinder is a framework for the agency to work closely with industry to explore the next steps in unmanned aircraft operations beyond those proposed in February in the draft small UAS rule. “Safety is always the FAA’s top priority, and we are concerned about the increasing number of instances where pilots have reported seeing unmanned aircraft flying nearby,” said Whitaker. “We are looking

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forward to working with CACI and our interagency partners to identify and evaluate new technologies that could enhance safety for all users of the nation’s airspace.” “CACI is proud to partner in the FAA’s Pathfinder cooperative research and development agreement to address the escalating Unmanned Aircraft Systems safety challenges that airports are facing nationwide,” said John Mengucci, CACI’s Chief Operating Officer and

President of U.S. Operations. “The agreement provides a proven way to passively detect, identify, and track UAS – or aerial drones – and their ground-based operators, in order to protect airspace from inadvertent or unlawful misuse of drones near U.S. airports. This CACI-built solution will help ensure a safe, shared airspace while supporting responsible UAS users’ right to operate their aircraft.” CACI’s prototype UAS sensor detec-

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Beckett will host two Rusty Pilot Seminars during the 2016 Expo. Pre-registration is appreciated, but walk-ins will be welcomed on a first-come, first-served basis until the classroom is full. Session 1 will be held Thursday, Jan. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sign up at:https://ww2.eventrebels.com/er/Regist ration/StepRegInfo.jsp?ActivityID=1397 9&StepNumber=1 Session 2 will be held Saturday, Jan. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sign up at ww2.eventrebels.com/er/Registration/ StepRegInfo.jsp?ActivityID=13981&Ste pNumber=1 Throughout the four-day event, the Flying Musicians Association (FMA) will be entertaining Expo attendees. There’s also a full slate of forum presentations, seminars, and workshops. Expo Director Jana Filip is currently finalizing those presentations. Anyone interested in presenting a forum is urged to submit his or her proposal online now at www.sportaviationexpo.com/forumsapplication. For complete Expo information, visit www.sportaviationexpo, “like” U.S. Sport Aviation Expo at Facebook.com/SportAviationExpo, or follow the event’s updates on Twitter (@USAviationExpo) and Instagram (@SportAviationExpo). Find 20,000plus reasons to fly at SocialFlight.com

On Saturday, Oct. 24, the Board of Directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) established a new associate member category for electric and hybrid propulsion aircraft. The purpose behind this new membership category is to facilitate the coordination of the associate members’ technical expertise and GAMA’s collective policy experience to better enable the worldwide development, growth, and airworthiness certification of electric and hybrid propulsion technology to benefit the future of general aviation. “As GAMA completes its 45th year, we are very excited to welcome companies researching and developing electric and hybrid propulsion air vehicles as associate members to our global trade association,” GAMA President and CEO

Pete Bunce said. “As we look toward the future, we see this aerodynamically innovative emerging propulsion technology facilitating totally new aircraft designs that remain very safe, highly reliable, and may dramatically lower the operational costs of flying. GAMA’s core expertise is in working with policymakers and regulatory authorities around the globe to speed innovation and introduction of new products to the market. Our goal with this associate membership is to allow many of these new technology companies to tap into this expertise.” The GAMA Board of Directors also elected members of GAMA’s Executive Committee for 2016. Aaron Hilkemann, President and CEO of Duncan Aviation, will serve as Chairman. Hilkemann, who had previContinued on Page 22

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AOPA AWARDS MORE THAN $118K IN FLIGHT TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS

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Twenty-four student pilots have been selected as winners of flight training scholarships awarded by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). The scholarship program is designed to help student pilots of all ages earn a pilot certificate. Donations to the AOPA Foundation fund these scholarships. The winners, who included 10 female aviators, three helicopter pilotsin-training, 11 high-school and collegeaged student pilots, and one recipient in her sixties, will receive grants ranging from $2,500 to $12,000. “We recognize that the cost of learning to fly can sometimes be a barrier for student pilots,” said Stephanie Kenyon, AOPA Foundation vice president. “And with generous contributions to the AOPA Foundation, our donors are helping us provide scholarships to these deserving, aspiring pilots.” Four awards were made in the program’s first year. Its growth to 24 scholarship awards worth $118,500 in 2015 was made possible by the generous donations of organizations and individuals: the Blackburn Flight Scholarships, the Breitling Aviation Scholarship Fund, the Buddy Flights Scholarship, the Richard R. and Gretchen E. Harper Scholarships in memory of Richard R. Harper, the Noe-Singer Flight Training Scholarship, the Erral Lea Plymate Memorial Endowment Scholarships, the Gina Santori Flight Training Scholarship, the Richard Santori Memorial Scholarship, and the Ceci Stratford Flight Training Scholarship. $12,000 Noe-Singer Flight Training Scholarship: Isaac Wilson Ramah, New Mexico $7,000 Buddy Flights Scholarship: Connor Frank - East Lansing, Michigan $7,000 Ceci Stratford Flight

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ously served as Vice Chairman, had also chaired GAMA’s Airworthiness & Maintenance Policy Committee. The Board also elected Simon Caldecott, President and CEO of Piper Aircraft, Inc., as Vice Chairman. Caldecott will remain as Chair of GAMA’s Safety & Accident Investigation Committee. Several other members were elected to new positions: Mark Burns, President of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, will chair the Airworthiness & Maintenance Policy Committee, taking Aaron Hilkemann’s place. David Paddock, Senior Vice President & General Manager of U.S. Aircraft Services, Jet Aviation, will chair the Communications Committee, following John Garrison of Bell Helicopter. Chuck Wiplinger, President of Wipaire, Inc., will chair the Technical

Policy Committee, succeeding Phil Straub of Garmin International. The following Board members will continue to chair their respective committees in 2016: Environmental Committee: Ed Dolanski, President and CEO, Aviall, Inc. Flight Operations Policy Committee: John Uczekaj, President and CEO, Aspen Avionics Global Markets Committee: Simon Pryce, Group Chief Executive, BBA Aviation Policy and Legal Issues Committee: Rhett Ross, President, Continental Motors, Inc. Security Issues Committee: Mark Van Tine, CEO, Jeppesen Joe Brown of Hartzell Propeller Inc., who served as GAMA’s Chairman in 2015, will remain on the Executive Committee as Immediate Past Chairman.

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ast month, we covered the Unlimited Class at the Reno Air Races 2015. While we saw some amazing races in that class, we saw pretty terrific stuff in all the classes again this year. There are six racing classes at Reno each year. All of them are filled with dedicated racers who spend every day of the year thinking about and working towards that one week in September. Let’s recap three more of the classes and we’ll finish up next month with the final two. Enjoy!

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together for years and both have won the Gold in the past. Elliot has made some major upgrades to his Wasabi Special. After tossing it back and forth all week, Steve Senegal overcame a low call on Saturday to win the Gold on Sunday – in a nail biter. Great racing – seriously edge of your seat, jumping up and down, and yelling at your favorites – type of racing. You need to wake up early and head out to catch the 8 a.m. races!

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Changing runways – IF1 Wind Walk. (Anthony Taylor) IF1 really lived up to the international moniker this year with the Air Race 1 Championship spanning three continents. Tunisia was the first race, with Spain following closely, and Reno being their grand finale. With Reno being a separate championship – there were two winners. Thom Richard won the Air Race 1 Series in his new Hot Stuff custom built Formula 1. But this is about Reno, so let’s get back there. The IF1 Class was destined to see some amazing racing. There were 16 aircraft in the field – eight in Silver and eight in Gold. Depending on your qualifying speed, you are placed in Silver or Gold. But in IF1 you are able to “bump” similar to the way the Unlimiteds do their pairings. Of the eight final aircraft in the Gold on Sunday, anyone could have won it all – depending on their start, their flying, and some luck. The Race was really between Steve Senegal, Vito Wypraechtiger, and Elliot Sequin. Steve and Vito have battled

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T-6

The T-6 Class had some great racing again this year. Nick Macy led the qualifiers but was seriously challenged by John Lohmar, Dennis Buehn, and Chris Rushing. The first Heat went to Nick, the second to Dennis, and the final was all

Dennis. This is Dennis’ third year in a row winning the Gold. The other fun thing the T-6 Class did this year – a new Drag Race. Two Racers line up on the runway, flag drops – they both go for it. One lap and the checkered flag! This has been talked about for a few years – it finally debuted this year, and it was a big hit! And for you Sea Fury fans, Eric Woelbing, the new owner of Miss Merced and Furias, raced his T-6 this year – Bare Essentials. He indicated that Miss Merced would be back at Reno soon. Furias is not flying yet, but let’s keep our fingers crossed – we may see two old favorites back on the ramp in the future.

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Next month we’ll recap the Sport Class and the Jet Class. These are the two highest growth classes at Reno. Until then… Fly Low, Fly Fast, and Turn Left!

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ART NALLS AVIATION CELEBRATES

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he News Release form Art Nalls Aviation reads, “Team SHAR returned safely to St. Mary’s County Airport in southern Maryland, capping off a perfect eighth airshow season.” This writer prides himself with knowing a lot of aviation trivia, and the amazing Harrier, as flown by Arts’ team, is no stranger to the staff at In Flight USA magazine, but what the heck is a “SHAR?” Art quickly responded to a request for clarification, explaining that, “SHAR is what the Brits call the Sea Harrier. It stems from the BAe assembly line where different versions of the airframe were moving down the production line at the same time. There are some material differences between the two, namely the Sea Harrier has more aluminum in it to be corrosion resistant for the shipboard environment. The first GR Harriers were mostly magnesium, which deteriorates just by looking at it. So, to keep them straight, the factory paints “SHAR” on the vertical fin to keep them separate, at bit. The name stuck, primarily with the

Brits and now us.” Now you know! Nalls added, “We’ve just completed 226 flights, with 2015 being a tremendously successful year for us. We’ve qualified two additional L39 pilots (Jenna Dolan and Charlie Vanden Bossche), both former military tactical pilots. They are both very competent pilots and very valuable additions to Team SHAR.” Team SHAR also added two qualified Landing Signal Officers (LSO’s), and acquired a second Harrier, a very rare two-seat Harrier TMk 8 trainer. LSO’s are key team members and critical for each Harrier performance. They closely observe the Harrier demo flight from a “Paddles” Truck and are in constant twoway radio communication with the SHAR pilot. This is modeled after how the Marines and Royal Navy make shipboard approaches. According to Art, “Nothing is left to chance. The LSO is not just a safety observer but a safety director. If a Harrier is too low for his high-speed pass, or for the hover, the LSO is expected to jump in and make a correction. Additionally, the LSO has the flight manual and the emergency procedures at their fingertips, should they be needed.

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“We don’t ad lib any part of our performance,” added Nalls. “Each demo is carefully scripted to arrive in the hover at the proper hover weight to preserve engine life. We don’t even use full power for any of our takeoffs to keep engine life managed.” This writer feels compelled to add, a reduced power take off does not mean you do not need to be prepared for a sound level that you can feel… it is amazing! Art offered the following thought about the 2015 season, “The first airshow of the season was in Rockford, Ill. always a favorite for the Team, although logistics are complicated. It takes 17 hours to drive the truck and trailer there, plus it requires two flight legs for the Harrier and L39. That’s a lot of traveling for the first show of the season and lots can go wrong. Due to high winds on Sunday, some of the performers elected to stay on the ground so Team SHAR did double-duty and flew twice in the show. Team SHAR then traveled to Genaseo, N.Y. and performed grass field takeoffs and landings at the National Warplane Museum’s airshow, known as “The Greatest Show on Turf.” This was a first for Team SHAR, although the Marines and Royal Air Force have included grass operations as part of their operational capability. Grass takeoffs are great for airshows but offer little tactical advantage for military aircraft. Also, they complicate the logistics to keep the airplanes serviced from austere sites. They are also extremely vulnerable to recent weather, as evidenced by three days of solid rain, just prior to the airshow. Although the field appeared dry and solid, only half of the 5,000-foot turf strip was unsuitable for the Harrier. But half was all that the VSTOL airplane actually needed, at airshow operating weights. After Genaseo, Team SHAR traveled to Canada for two airshows, then back to the U.S. for the Winston-Salem show. The team closed out their season at Culpeper, Va. on Oct. 10. Although Culpeper is by far the smallest show they do, it remains one of their absolute favorites. This is also the only show where fans can get right up to the airplane and crew, actually only a couple of feet away. For Harrier fans, it’s one of the best shows.” But there is no real off-season as Team SHAR will now focus on getting their second Harrier and the world’s only civilian two-seat Harrier flying. According to Art, “This airplane is also extremely rare. Of the first generation Harrier trainers, only 46 were ever built. This is the only one in private hands that is capable of flight and so far, we don’t

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The two ladies are our next Harrier pilots. LtCol Jenna Dolan, USMCR (right) and Major Monica Marusceac, Maj USMCR (left). They’ve both got Harrier time, combat time, shipboard time and both are moms. (Courtesy Art Nalls Airshows)

Retired Lt. Col. Art Nalls. (Courtesy Art Nalls Airshows)

see any reason this airplane won’t ready to join the airshow circuit sometime in 2016.” Team SHAR is poised to add it’s two new Harrier pilots to the circuit, just as soon as the two-seater TMk 8 is in the air. There is also the possibility of a twoship show program, as well as flight training with the TMk 8. The fact is, there is no “off season” for Art Nalls Aviation. Fortunately, for those of us who love the Harrier and its remarkable capabilities, the planning, practice, training, and a lot of wrench bending never stop. Visit www.nallsaviation.com for more information about show planes and the Harrier.

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The Canadian Harvards are pleased to announce the addition of a fourth, Marco (Lasagna) Rusconi, to the team. Born in Italy, Marco has flown all of his life. After a career in the RCAF, and four years with the Snowbirds (two as #4 and two as #7), Marco enjoys a career with WestJet Airlines and now as #4 with CHAT. Originally a two-ship, father-andson act starring Norm and Kent Beckham; Pete Spence and Dave Hewitt joined the fold when Norman stopped flying in 1999. Starting with the first four-plane performance at the Legends Over London Air Show last season, the team is still in its first 12 months of the new act. Based in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, the team performs throughout eastern North America. They are backed by the commentary of Eugene (Az) Loj of the Air Show Profit System. With the expansion, the team is cur-

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Professional airshow pilot and announcer, Steve Stavrakakis, was destined for a career in aviation long before his first aircraft ride in a family friend’s Luscombe at age 11. By then, he was already a dedicated fan of Bud Fountains “Gold Coast Air Shows” and TV’s 12 O’Clock High, and could freehand draw many famous planes from memory. Buying his first aircraft, a Belanca Citabria (airbatic spelled backwards) in pieces before his first flying lesson, he proceeded to rebuild it and teach himself aerobatics before even earning his Private License. With less than 400 total flight hours, Steve bought his first of three Czech Zlins and entered the professional Airshow arena as the Greek Air Force. In the ‘90s Steve earned worldwide notoriety and the nickname “Wild Thing” with his European Extreme style of flying learned while training with the Czech Nat’l Aerobatic Team. His trademark Lomcevoks and seemingly out-of-control tumbles were known far and wide. He also wowed U.S. crowds with his very moving “Tribute to the American Vet” airshow performance, which he still flies today, in his very rare, ex-Romanian Air Force IAR-823 aircraft. Being an aerobatic, rocket training platform, the IAR made the perfect airshow mount for his Veteran’s tribute, which features both day

and night pyro presentations honoring our Veterans, with a bold, Vietnam era camo paint scheme, moving pre-recorded narration, and war bird aerobatics choreographed to period correct theme music. Along with all of his in-air antics, Steve was summoned to the announcing stand to share his knowledge, and a second career was launched. Steve’s wide range of aircraft knowledge, personal experience, and the ability to transpose ground-bound airshow fans into the cockpits with their favorite aerial performers made him an instant hit. As Steve puts it; “If you haven’t experienced 10 g’s, you can’t describe 10’g’s!” Steve has! This gives him a distinct advantage over non-performing announcers, and makes him a fan favorite with both novice and veteran airshow fans alike. His popularity has earned him repeat invitations at some of the most prestigious shows going, including the National Championship Reno Air Races, major military and civilian shows, and the Red Bull Air Race Championships for FOX Sports. Sit back and enjoy the taste of smoke oil, bone crunching G’ forces, and the thrill of flight as Steve puts you in the cockpit with your aerial heroes. For more information, visit www.wildthingairshows.com.

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SAILPLANES/SOARING Fast-track soaring training. Arizona Soaring, Estrella Sailport, Maricopa, AZ, (520) 568-2318. 11/07

FLIGHT INSTRUCTION Old School Aviation. Advanced Warbird training. Contact Dan Vance (707) 972-1293 at Sonoma Jet Center, Santa Rosa, CA. 8/14 Aerobatics instruction and air shows. Anna Serbinenko's Sky Dancer, (604) 946-7744, www.cfc.aero. 7/15

TYPE RATINGS Arizona Type Ratings CE-500/CE-525 type ratings or recurrent. Insurance approved, staff examiner. www.arizonatyperatings.com, (602) 614-7994. 9309:11

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Aircraft Spruce & Supply. Free 700page catalog, Corona, CA & Peachtree City, GA, www.aircraftspruce.com.10/06 www.sportys.com your single source for quality educational aviation products— always at a good price fax 1.800.543.8633 phone 1.800.SPORTYS Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport Batavia, OH 45103 2522:TFN

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Corona Air Ventures. Low fuel prices, amenities, tie-downs & hangars. Corona Municipal Airport, (951) 737-1300, www.CoronaAirVentures.com. 8/14

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Protect your assets. Legally avoid California Aircraft Sales and Use taxes. Call for free consultation. Associated Sales Tax Consultants Inc., (916) 3691200 or visit www.astc.com. 3/06 Divorce-Paternity Cases. Contact Lawyers for Men's Rights, (213) 3848886, www.mensrightslawyers.com. Offices of Stuart J. Faber. 4/10 Susan Biegel, MD, Certified FAA Medical Examiner, Upland, CA, wwww.susanbiegelmd.com, (909) 985-1908. 8/14

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

Aircraft Engine Parts & Service. Gibson-Aviation, El Reno, OK, (800) 9924880, gibsonaviation@msn.com. 11/14

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Corona Aircraft Engines. Complete engine overhauls on all Continental & Lycoming engines. ECI Titans in stock. Corona Airport, CA, (951) 736-6452, www.coronaengines.com. 8/14

Land here. Live here. The Moon Dance Ranch, a 100-acre compound. Offered at $4,300,000. Kathleen Leonard, Pacific Union/Christie's, (707) 938-8000, www.TheMoonDanceRanch.com. 7/15

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The new Standard in Airplane Training. FAA-approved for any level 1 through 3 Flight Simulation Device. FLYIT Simulators, (760) 603-8200, tollfree (866) 814-9678. 3/06

Basic installs to complete panel and glass retrofits. Great service and value pricing. Pacific Coast Avionics, (800) 353-0370, www.PCA.aero. 7/15

Complete Propeller & Governor Service. Tiffin Aire, Tiffin, OH, (800) 5537767, (419) 447-4263. 2/08

Protecting your aircraft in & out. www.aircraftpaintprotection.com, an Aero Tect company. La Verne, CA, info@aerotect.net. 11/14

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Classic Northern Idaho Retreat. 25acre riverfront subdivision. Carlene Peterson, Associate Broker, (208) 290-5700, Carlene@carlenepeterson.com. 7/15

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AVIATION ART/GIFTS Personalized Aviation Nose Art. Quality, service, lasting value. Hand-crafted to your specifications. Order now for Christmas delivery. Victory Girl, www. VictoryGirl.com, (909) 297-6688. 11/13

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PUBLICATIONS Avionics Checklists & Quick Reference gudes. Available in book, card & new iPad editions. www.Qref.com or from your favorite supply shop. 8/14

The World Beneath Their Wings, A New Millennium of Female Aviators" by Julie Jervis. Dealer inquiries invited. To reserve your copy, call (650) 358-9908. 51108:TFN

Things My Flight Instructor Never Told Me & other lessons for aviators of all levels. (561) 752-3261, www.tmfintm. com. 11/07

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FLYING CLUBS West Valley Flying Club, San Francisco Bay Area.. Palo Alto (650) 856-2030, San Carlos (650) 595-5912, Hayward (510) 781-0101, South County (408) 683-4102., www.wvfc.org. 7/06 Charter Members Wanted for New Flying Club Bring back the thrill of flying in a Cherokee 180 or a Cessna 182 If you’re an aircraft owner, a seasoned pilot, a flight instructor, a student, or just want an affordable way to get back into the sky, become a charter member of our new Inland Empire Flying Club — an organization that makes flying fun again with affordable access to good, solid, well-equipped, clean aircraft. Whatever your reason: Personal or business trips? Get your license or upgrade? Want to fly again economically? Membership in the IE Flying Club includes maintenance, insurance, servicing or other costs involved in individual ownership. You’ll also enjoy the welcome and support of fellow pilots and become part of a local aviation community. Student pilots especially will find the collaboration and advice received at the club invaluable. Contact Richard: (562) 208-5280 or ryardusa.com INLAND EMPIRE FLYING CLUB Corona, Chino and Riverside, CA 151100:12

MUSEUMS The National WWII Museum New Orleans, LA, (504) 528-1944 info@nationalww2museum.org Planes of Fame Air Museum Chino, CA (909) 597-3722 www.planesoffame.org Palm Springs Air Museum Palm Springs, CA (760)778-6262, www.psam.org Military Aviation Museum Virginia Beach, VA, (757) 721-7767 www.militaryaviationmuseum.org

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Left top to bottom: Sean D. Tucker makes a ribbon cutting pass at the 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show. Tucker has won every airshow award possible during his career, The F-35B Lightning II has the ability to do a short field takeoff/ landing capability or STOVL. The F-35B can hover and rotate similar to the AV-8B, which the Lightning II is replacing, Blue Angel’s C-130 Fat Albert transport plane taxis in after a performance at the MCAS Miramar Air Show. Above: Three F/A-18C Blue Angels performing at the 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show. (All Photos by Mike Heilman)

Left: The Patriot Jet Team L39C, number five jet makes a low level pass during the 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show. Right: A U.S. Navy EA- EA18G “Growler” from VAQ129 based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA

Left: The F-35B Lightning II was on static display at the 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show. Right: The Bell AH-1Z Super Cobra helicopter has beena part of the Marine Corps aviation for more than 30 years.

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Corona Air Venture ............20

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Corona Aircraft Engines ....27

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In Flight USA Celebrating 31 Years

W h a t’ s U p ! ?

love November ... the weather, the food, my birthday, and I know there are other reasons ... give me a minute and I’ll think of them. First, I need to thank all of you that have responded to my last two columns, that doesn’t mean I agree with all of you, but at least I know your are reading my column and that you care. I find it funny that we sometimes see the world so differently yet we seem to survive in a civilized manner most of the time.

A GOOD MONTH Larry Shapiro

My Big Deal!

No question that my BIG deal this past month was getting to speak to the 99s . . . they have always been (now I can say, “were”) very high on my bucket list of groups to speak to, and I finally got my wish.

Above: Larry poses with the 99s.

Below: Larry and one of the Santos, the second highest one in the world.

Santos

I hope you enjoy the following photos as they show an amazing experience I had with some special men, referred to as “Santos,” or maybe around here we

days. Eating raw fish was called poverty, not sushi. Be honest, I know you love this one. None of us had ever heard of yogurt. I wish were this true today. Healthy food consisted of anything edible. Now we’re talking! People who didn’t peel potatoes were regarded as lazy. And still are in my opinion. Indian restaurants were only found in India. Okay, okay, stop laughing! Seaweed was not a recognized food. I think this is still true. “Kebab” was not even a word, never mind a food. Prunes were medicinal. No comment. Water came out of the tap. If someone had suggested bottling it and charging more than gasoline for it they would have become a laughing stock!! Even I agree with this one.

Third Class Medical

Larry crosses off one from the bucket listspeaking to the 99s. They are a very professional and fun group, and I’m hoping to be asked back again soon. If you’re a woman in aviation then you need to belong to this club!

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might call them priests. They are part of the Hindi Church, and are found all over the world. They have honored me many times in many cities and have invited me to participate in numerous ceremonies. I must admit I look really nice in my Indian clothes, which is what I wear when with them. Some are pure white and some are covered with bright beautiful colors, and we don’t wear shoes when inside – I really like that! I have an ongoing relationship with the Santos in California, New Jersey and India. The story of how this came to be is a long and interesting one. Stay tuned, I will tell you all about it in the December issue of In Flight USA. Here’s a challenge: Try to pronounce these names ... no, Indians can’t participate in this exercise, it would be too easy. Vijay, Shrutipriyadas, Harinivasdas, Paramcharitdas, Divyakishor Das, Keshavjivandasji, Yagnavallabhdas, and Aksharvandandas ... I offer these names with love and respect and they know it. No, no nicknames, except for “Swami” if all else fails.

Historical Fun Food Facts

This is a hobby of mine, to jot these facts down when I read or hear someone make a comment about the history of food around the world. I wish I could remember exactly where I collected them all, but it was definitely more than one place. Pasta was not eaten in Britain. I checked this, its true. Curry was a surname. Please don’t challenge me on this one. All potato crisps were plain; the only choice we had was whether to put the salt on or not. Makes sense to me. Rice was only eaten as a milk pudding. I could pass on this one. A Big Mac was what we wore when it was raining. Go on... challenge me! Brown bread was something only poor people ate. I really resent this one. Oil was for lubricating, fat was for cooking. Makes sense to me. Tea was made in a teapot using tea leaves and never green. Oh yeah? Sugar was regarded as being white gold. Cubed sugar was regarded as posh. Yep, sure was. Fish didn’t have fingers in those

I want to jump in on this topic again, but it changes every day. But ... I think we will get it and I’ve got my fingers crossed! Please, no political responses or throwing rocks.

On Final

I’m trying to stay focused on November because of all the joy and sharing we do, and my birthday is the least of my excitement. I wish you all a happy holiday and always suggest that if you see one of our troops in uniform make sure they have a homey place to celebrate a proper Thanksgiving with a family. I wish you all a fulfilling holiday and joy with your family. Until next time . . . That’s Thirty! “Over” About the writer: Larry Shapiro is an aircraft broker, aviation humorist and fulltime grandfather of three. He’d love to have you share your thoughts and ideas for future articles. Palo Alto Airport Office: 650-424-1801 or Larry@LarryShapiro.com

November 2015

AN INTERVIEW WITH BILL PAPARIELLA www.inflightusa.com

By Annamarie Buonocore

This month, In Flight USA had the distinct pleasure of interviewing the CEO of Jet Edge, Bill Papriella. A Los Angelesbased company, Jet Edge International is a leader in full-service global aviation. This dynamic company recently announced taking delivery of three Wi-Fi equipped Falcon 2000 aircraft. This added to their large, already-existing fleet of luxury charter jets. The company is also launching a new custom charterpricing model called FlexBase. Jet Edge allows pilots to rent these planes to travel all over the United States and to certain parts of the world. Bill Papariella is an enthusiastic and dynamic CEO who offered more insight in the following interview: In Flight USA: Tell me about Jet Edge. When did it start and what do you do there? Bill Papariella: I bought Jet Edge in 2011, and we wanted to create a largecabin fleet of planes in the three corners of the United States (South East, South West, and North East). We also wanted to create an operator that had ease of man – one that was very transparent, “what you see is what you get.” We try to democratize the ownership of large cabins. By doing that, we make owning a plane very easy to understand overall. This worked very well. We went from four jets in 2011, and we will have 50 by the end of this year. IF: Tell me about the Falcon 2000. What are some of the great features? BP: The reason they’re popular is more from the consumer side. They have a wide body and have significant range and very reasonable operating costs and charter rate. On the technical side, there is a great Garmin system and plenty of other technical features that come with a wide-body jet like this. The main perks are the charter and the low operating costs. You are getting a pretty good bang for your buck. IF: What is FlexBase all about and how does it help your clients? BP: The FlexBase is simply a hubto-hub program designed to access the

Above: Falcon 2000EX, 10 passenger, based in California. (Jet Edge) Right: Interior of the Falcon 2000EX. (Jet Edge)

Top: Falcon 2000, 10 passenger, based in New York. (Jet Edge) Below: Interior of the Falcon 2000. (Jet Edge)

highest volume airports in the country, mainly for business travel. You are not paying for a dead end. In the traditional charter market, if a person wants to fly from Los Angeles to New York and stay for 10 days, the plane would dead end home, and the person would have to pay for that. In the traditional market, customers pay for the plane to return home. In this scenario, we’ve created a volume in which the plane can get back and forth fairly easily without having to dead end

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home. This is more efficient for the plane. In turn, the customer will find true oneway pricing. IF: Where are the bases located? BP: South Florida, Manhattan, New York, and Van Nuys, California. These are the hubs. IF: How large are the planes and how many do they seat? BP: Typically the Falcon 2000 seats eight to 10. IF: What in your view is so great about working with Jet Edge? BP: The ease of booking is great for charter clients. This is the second largest fleet of jets in the country, so you are likely to get what you need every time you call. We are a charter-centered company. We typically manage planes that are charter friendly, and this gives us a lot of latitude to give our clients what they are looking for. I am a one-phone-call solution for you. We use a dedicated team of representatives that are here 24/7. They also help with flying analytics. If you’re an owner, commonality of fleet drives down your cost. This is a key differentiating point between us and other companies that are out there. For more information about Jet Edge and the programs they offer, visit: www.flyjetedge.com/flexbase

MOONEY INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED PROGRAM

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November 2015

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DIVORCE – PATERNITY MEN’S RIGHTS If you are Involved in a Divorce or Paternity Case... ...you Should Know That: 1. You may have an excellent chance of obtaining child custody; 2. It’s your child...she doesn’t own it; 3. There are numerous legal methods of avoiding alimony; 4. There are numerous legal methods of avoiding loss of your property; 5. If properly represented, you won’t be “taken to the cleaners”, 6. Courts can be legally required not to favor the woman; 7. You can fight against false charges of child abuse or spousal abuse. 8. You can emerge from a divorce emotionally and financially sound; 9. Men do have rights! 10. California cases only.

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Mooney International Corp. has announced its first Certified Pre-Owned Aircraft program. The program includes 27 point inspection, repair and refurbishment of the engine, avionics, airframe, interior and exterior, and is designed to attract new members to the “Mooney family” by ensuring a selection of superior-quality pre-owned Mooney aircraft are available in the marketplace. The program, which applies to 2004-2014 G1000 equipped aircraft, also includes a “Fly-Away Guarantee” providing free repair or replacement of inoperative equipment for the first 30 days or 10 hours after taking delivery of the aircraft as well as a factory-signed certificate of authenticity verifying all work was done. Eligible aircraft are required to have the work performed at a Mooney FactoryAuthorized Service Center. “A used Mooney has always represented an industry leading top value, so we developed this program in partnership with Premier Aircraft Sales to address a significant demand in the marketplace,” said Jerry Chen, CEO of Mooney. “There are individuals who want – and a plane as close to new as possible – at a pre-owned price point. We want to serve their needs, as well as the needs of pilots ready to purchase a brand new airplane, by ensuring the availability of some exceptional preowned planes that meet strict factory standards.” There are currently four

Mooney Certified Pre-Owned aircraft for sale through Premier. Mooney’s production for 2015 is nearly sold out, Chen noted, and Mooney dealers are beginning to take orders for 2016 aircraft. Contact Premier Aircraft Sales (Southeast US), Midwest Mooney (Northeast US), Delta Aviation (Northwest US), or Mooney factory direct (Southwest US) for more information about purchasing a new Acclaim or Ovation. The lengthy list of engine, avionics, and airframe benefits of the program includes verification that all Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and Mooney Maintenance Manual items are addressed; all required and recommended inspections are current; engine and prop complies with manufacturer overhaul recommendations; rigging is tested and corrected; and a host of other items all intended to give a buyer the assurance he or she is getting the best value used Mooney possible. Cosmetic benefits include touch up or repainting of all chips, nicks, and scratches to paint; deep cleaning and reconditioning of leather seats; repair of sidewall and headliner scuffs; buffing or replacement of taxi, landing and wing tip light covers; and much more. For more detail and a full list of amenities, contact Jeff Owen, Premier Aircraft Sales at 954/771-0411.

The Riverside County Economic DevelopmentAgency is pleased to announce the Inaugural 2015 French Valley Air Show, presented by Upper Limit Aviation, on Saturday, Nov. 7th. The one-day air show will showcase the French Valley Airport located at 37600 Sky Canyon Drive in Murrieta, nestled in the beautiful Temecula Valley region of Riverside County. Attendees will be treated to a wide variety of vintage aircraft, high-flying aerobatics, live entertainment, food and beverage vendors, and a kids’ zone––truly something for all ages. In

addition to the Air Show, spectators can attend the Wine and Brew Fest, sampling some of Inland Southern California’s premier wine and craft brews. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste the delights of gourmet food trucks and rock-out to live music, with a special concert by Idyllwild artist, Casey Abrams, while experiencing a taste of Temecula Valley. Admission, parking and the kids’ zone are free to the public. Riverside County is not a stranger to Air Shows, holding one per year at either the Jacqueline Cochran Continued on Page 27

THE FRENCH VALLEY AIR SHOW TAKES FLIGHT ON NOV. 7, 2015

LIGHTSPEED AVIATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2015 GRANT RECIPIENTS

November 2015

By EAA Staff

he Lightspeed Aviation Foundation has announced the five aviation charities as chosen through online voting to receive grants of $2,000$10,000. The live announcement was made last month at the “Flying” Aviation Expo sponsored by Scheyden, in Palm Springs, Calif. The top five Lightspeed Aviation Foundation Pilots Choice Award recipients in descending number of votes received for 2015 are: No. 1 Pilots N Paws: Awarded a cash grant of $10,000 and No. 1 vote recipient Pilots N Paws brings pilots and plane owners together to share the gift of flight to assist with the transportation of rescue, shelter, or foster animals. The Pilots Choice grant will be used to host flyway events and fund booth space at various pilot functions to increase awareness of Pilots N Paws. No. 2 The Ninety-Nines: Awarded a cash grant of $8,000 The Ninety-Nines advances women in aviation through education, scholarships, and mutual support while sharing an international passion for flight. The Pilots Choice grant will be used to continue and expand outreach activities and develop new and unique programs. No. 3 Civil Air Patrol: Awarded a cash grant of $6,000 Civil Air Patrol is volunteer citizens serving communities through emergency services, aerospace education, and an ongoing cadet program. The Pilots Choice grant will help fund and expand youth participation in the K-6 Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE) program. No. 4 NTM Aviation: Awarded a

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cash grant of $4,000 New Tribes Mission is pilots and technicians providing direct, efficient, and safe missionary aviation support in remote areas around the world. The Pilots Choice grant will be applied toward their need for a fuel-efficient airplane in Papua, New Guinea. No. 5 JAARS: Awarded a cash grant of $2,000 JAARS provides aviation support, transportation, and information services to speed the task of Bible translation around the world, including new programs added in 2014 in Australia and Tanzania. Seven honorees each received an award commemorating their recognition as a Lightspeed Aviation Foundation finalist and will receive a Lightspeed headset. They are listed in alphabetical order: Angel Flight West Experience Aviation Miracle Flights for Kids Mission Aviation Fellowship Missionary Flights International Patient AirLift Services Patriots Jet Team Foundation

“Awarding these aviation charities provides the opportunity to advance their individual cause and together expand awareness and appreciation for aviation,” said Allan Schrader, president of Lightspeed Aviation. “Since its inception, the Pilots Choice voting and awards have introduced us all to dozens of worthy charities and amazing people that are making a significant impact around the world.” The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation was established in 2010 out of the commitment and passion of the Lightspeed Aviation Corporation to serve the aviation community.

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Continued from Page 26 Airport in Thermal or the Hemet-Ryan Airport in Hemet, since 2005. This will be the first air show held at Riverside County’s French Valley Airport. Live performers at the event will include aerobatic stunt pilot, Kent Pietsch, and his Jelly Belly Plane, performing a thrilling routine from 6,000 feet and attempting a rooftop landing on a moving RV! Bill Braack and his Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Car, roars with excitement. Twenty-foot flames and bil-

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Flying The Feathered Edge Showcases Aviation Legend Bob Hoover’s Career and Features Pilot Harrison Ford and Air Show Legend Sean D. Tucker

On Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project made its European Premiere at the Istituto Cinematografico Michelangelo Antonioni in Busto Arsizio. The film shares the remarkable story of Bob Hoover and has been embraced by aviation enthusiasts around the globe. Prior to the screening, filmmaker Kim Furst was at the Museo Volandia Sala Conferenze for an exclusive Q&A session With Pietro Venanzi, President of the Italian Society of Italian Test Pilots. “We are incredibly humbled by the opportunity to share Bob Hoover’s story with Italian aviators – and have been blown away by the support throughout the global aviation community. Additionally, to play at the Antonioni Institute is a particular honor for me. It was through his films and those of his contemporaries I realized I wanted to make films for a living,” said Furst, filmmaker, Flying the Feathered Edge. Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project was a passion project by to document the history and impact of Hoover’s seven-decade career. The film also includes appearances by Neil Armstrong, Clay Lacy, Dick and Burt Rutan, Carroll Shelby and other experts in the aerospace field along with Sean D. Tucker and Harrison Ford. Ford, who refers to Hoover as “The Pilot’s Pilot,” had these words to say about Hoover: “I have enormous respect for his contributions to aviation and his interest in furthering the issues of aviation, pre-

serving the opportunities of aviation, and keeping young people involved and interested in aviation and aviation careers, both for themselves and for the benefits it brings to our society at large.” This is Furst’s fifth aviation film taking you through decades of history, telling the story from his first flying lessons before World War II and continuing through his career in combat and postwar career as a test pilot and air show legend. The result is “a wonderful film” according to Ford, “one that captures Bob’s powerful story.” This inspirational film has previously been showcased at the Napa Valley Film Festival, the Rhode Island International Film Festival (Grand Prize, Soldiers and Sacrifice Award), the Breckenridge Festival of Film (Audience Award), the DocUtah Film Festival (Opening night gala). Other major aviation venues include sold out shows at National Museum of the USAF, EmbryRiddle Prescott, Aerospace Museum of California, and a 7,000-person outdoor screening as the opening film for EAA’s Airventure 2015 (Oshkosh.)

FIRST OVERHAUL OF CONTINENTAL MOTORS IO-360ES ENGINE

Performed by the Civil Aviation Flight University of China

Continental Motors Group Ltd. (CMG), an AVIC International Holding Corporation company, announced that the Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC) has performed the first overhaul of a Continental Motors IO360-ES engine. These engines are used on 40 Cirrus Aircraft SR20s operated as trainers by the University at CAFUC’s Luoyang base.

CAFUC and Continental Motors have been working closely together for more than two years, regularly expanding the scope of their collaboration in the field of General Aviation engine maintenance and support. The result of this very intensive program, conducted in China and in the USA, is now visible with the first engine overhauled by the CAFUC Continued on Page 32

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have a confession. Until recently, I’ve never been a football fan. I understand that deficiency may seem as unAmerican as harboring a distaste for apple pie. By the way, I love apple pie. I’ve discovered a new recipe for apple pie baked in a cast iron skillet. My friends rave about it. As a matter of fact, this coming week, I’m preparing four pies for a friend’s wedding reception. In a future article, I’ll share the recipe. In the past, I’ve gently teased a few of my football fan friends. How can you spend an entire weekend watching multiple games, especially games played by teams in cities with which you have absolutely no connection? And why is it that you have memorized the yardage gained of virtually every runner and passer in the NFL? Their response – how can you hang out at an airport for 10 hours on a Saturday and Sunday? Why waste your time bragging about the fact that you know all of the speeds of every airplane from a Staggerwing Beech to an F-16? Why have some of your friends furnished their hangars with more style and expense than their homes? Why do you dash out to the airport in the middle of the night during a rainstorm to fly your airplane just to log some actual IFR? Touché!

A Trip to Green Bay Caused my Conversion

A few months ago, I visited Green Bay. I had the opportunity to tour Lambeau Field, watch a few practice sessions, and learn the history and lore of the Packers. I studied and observed the local population and their families. I came to the conclusion that, not only is football intellectually and physically challenging, but it has become an institution that has enriched the community and its citizens, intensified the bond and structure of families, and contributed to the reduction of local crime and urban blight. One of the main reasons that aviation has conquered my interest for more than 50 years is that flying is an interminable learning process. I can always improve my coordination when I execute a steep turn or stay glued to an approach. I can always learn one more element from an IFR chart or a weather map. I can always pick up one more safety tip.

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Player and child. (Courtesy Green Bay CVB)

Any pilot who claims to know everything about how to fly an airplane and is beyond learning anything new is a pilot to avoid – don’t get in an airplane while that pilot is at the controls. Understanding the intricacies of football is also a lifelong learning process. As I watch a football game, I marvel at the physical coordination and dexterity of the players. I am astounded at the chess-like strategies of the quarterbacks, and I am overcome with awe at the team’s dedication to winning the game, even if they are losing by 20 points during the last five minutes.

An Abbreviated Early History of the Packers

It all started in a dingy walk-up newspaper room in an old downtown Green Bay office building. Curly Lambeau, a former Green Bay high school football star who also played for

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the renowned Knute Rockne at the University of Notre Dame, spawned the idea. George Whitney Calhoun, the great grandson of the founder of the city of Green Bay, was an editor at the newspaper, the Press-Gazette. Lambeau, who was working for the Indian Packing Company, a local food packer, became the first captain of the team and Calhoun was named manager. The first season was quite successful. The team won 10 games and lost one. However, their opponents were small teams in nearby Wisconsin and Michigan villages. The practices were conducted on a field adjacent to the Indian Packing plant. They played their first games at Hagemeister Park, an open field with no fences or bleachers. It is said that Calhoun passed a hat around to collect money to cover expenses. C.M. “Neil” Murphy, a local typewriter salesman, was named business man-

ager and organized a committee to build a fence around the Hagemeister playing field so the Packers could charge admission. In 1921, the American Professional Football Association awarded a franchise to the Packers. With a population of 31,000, Green Bay was the smallest city in the league. They won their first league game and ended the season with a record of 3-2-1. From 1921 to 1929, the team had its ups and downs. Beginning in 1929, they won three league titles in a row. In 1935, the Packers shed the packing company and incorporated. During that year, the legendary Don Hutson came aboard. In his second game, Hutson caught an 83-yard touchdown pass, which gave the Packers a seven-to-nothing victory against the Chicago Bears. Hutson retired in 1945, and the Packers embarked on a lengthy losing streak. By Thanksgiving Day 1949, the Packers had to play an intra-squad game to raise enough money to finish the season. Despite cold, blustery weather, they drew 15,000 fans to City Stadium and raised approximately $50,000 – enough to pay the freight for their final three road games. During the 1950s, several other coaches came and went. The 1958 season ended with a disastrous record of 1-10. In 1959, along came Vince Lombardi. In his first season, Lombardi achieved seven to five and was named NFL Coach of the Year. In 1960, the Packers captured the Western Conference, only to lose to Philadelphia in the title game. That would be the last time Lombardi’s Packers lost an NFL Championship Game. They won five world titles in 1961, ‘62, ‘65, ‘66, and ‘67, including Super Bowls I and II. Over nine years, they compiled a glittering 98-30-4 record and won nine of 10 postseason games. The Packers would be recognized as the Team of the ‘60s and as one of the great dynasties in NFL history. Lombardi was glorified as one of football’s greatest coaches and was posthumously honored by havContinued on Page 30

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Lambeau Field – The Epicenter of Green Bay Life

One of the most revered stadiums in the country, Lambeau Field is hosting its 59th season. The field is more than a stadium. It is the focal point of Green Bay

sports, recreational, social, and family life. A year-round destination venue enjoyed by Packers fans in a variety of ways on a daily basis, Lambeau underwent a dramatic facelift from 2000-03 that added a host of new amenities and attractions. Recently, the venerable stadium completed a five-year expansion and renovation, which features approximately 7,000 new seats, plus premium seating

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as well as sponsor and partner areas. Featuring the only true “retro” look in the entire league, Lambeau Field, through redevelopment and recent expansion, has maintained its heart – the original seating bowl where many of the NFL’s greatest moments have transpired. Even with the changes over the past decade, Lambeau Field has preserved its nostalgic and intimate feel with totally

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When the Packers played in old City Stadium from 1925-56, players would smuggle kids into games through the back gate. After the Packers moved to Lambeau Field, the tradition that replaced it was kids lending players their bikes to ride to the practice field during training camp. Today, when the Packers are practicing in town, the bike ride tradition is a daily event. But, not surprisingly, nobody seemed to know exactly when and how the tradition started. It began with players and kids innocently connecting in a vast stadium parking lot – one that was mostly empty and uncluttered back then – and grew from those doting kinships. The common belief was that it started during the Vince Lombardi era. But the earliest known evidence was a 1969 Green Bay Press-Gazette picture of Travis Williams riding a bike from the Continued on Page 31

GEORGIA, WASHINGTON STATE TEACHERS AWARDED

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2015 SAFE Aviation Education Grants

Teachers Doug James of Georgia and Scott Cutler of Washington State have received this year’s 2015 K-12 Classroom Teacher Grant Awards from the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators. SAFE awards the grants annually to help stimulate interest in aviation-related education as part of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies. James is a third grade teacher at Metter Intermediate School in Metter, Ga., while science teacher Cutler teaches grades 8-12 at A.G. West Black Hills High School in Olympia. Each SAFE grant is $250. Both teachers also receive complimentary one-year SAFE memberships.

James will use his grant to purchase a specialized LEGO Education We Do Combo kit for his third grade students to enhance the school’s blossoming STEM program. With it, his students will explore life at the International Space Station, use the scientific method to investigate the effects on gravity and examine other scientific topics related to space exploration as part of the LEGO Bricks in Space Program. Cutler, who is both a flight instructor and science teacher, will use his SAFE grant for his high school students in Olympia to test various airfoil designs, Continued on Page 32

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Continued from Page 30 practice field back to the locker room, two years after Lombardi quit coaching in Green Bay. A picture taken in the late ‘50s or early ‘60s shows Packers defensive back Hank Gremminger riding a bike with an unidentified boy on the back while defensive end, Jim Temp, and linebacker, Dan Currie, are leading the way to the practice field. It wasn’t until the 1970s that the tradition took off to where the numbers resembled what they are today. It’s also possible that it started, stopped, and started up again. But the inability to pinpoint the exact year of origin or trace its full history doesn’t detract from the tradition’s symbolic value.

Football Has Strengthened the Community and the Family

During my visit, I witnessed the traditional bike rides to the practice area. Words can’t express the looks of anticipation and ecstasy on the faces of the kids as a player selected them to ride to the practice area. Some kids rode on the handlebars as the player pedaled the bike. Some rode on the shoulders of the players. Others walked alongside as their player carried the bike. Next, we attended the practice session. I was astounded to see the number of families waiting in line for a seat in the practice area – folks of every description, every ethnicity, and undoubtedly, folks rich and poor. Parents sat on the bleachers, their arms embracing their children. Even the “football widows” were in attendance. Kids, barely old enough to recite the alphabet, were expounding the

past accomplishments of the players. “He threw the most completed passes two years ago,” I heard from one towhead. Nearly everyone wore some type of Packers garment – some almost in full dress. Others, obviously wearing tattered hand-me-downs, displayed as much pride as those in brand new garb. For several days, I drove all over town. I saw few, if any homeless – few, if any ramshackle homes. Wherever I looked, – restaurants, fast food joints, banks, Target – I saw happy families with at least one member wearing a Packers garment. The town virtually buzzes with Packers enthusiasm and conversation. I’m not a sociologist, but I am convinced that families are more united, poverty is at a minimum, and crime is significantly less than in cities of comparable size. I attribute it to the culture, spirit, and supportiveness of the local folks combined with the Packers’ strong and sincere dedication to the welfare of the community. One could argue that the city is obsessed with football. I don’t care. If that obsession is the engine of positive nourishment of the population, and the seed for its prosperity, stability, and impressive urban mental health, how can one argue with the obsession? The team and the citizens have united to sustain a great community partnership. Take a look for yourself. If you plan to attend EAA Oshkosh AirVenture next year, Green Bay is just up the road. It’s just 35 nautical miles north from KOSH to KGRB. But why wait? Take a trip to Green Bay as soon as you can. Since it’s Sunday, I’m going to watch a few games.

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Teachers Awarded Continued from Page 31 study different types of aircraft propulsion systems, and fly their designs in computer flight simulators. As part of his proposal for the SAFE grant, he created an aeronautical engineering course to “draw students into the field of aviation or careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).” Grant proposals are reviewed by a committee of SAFE aviation educators and evaluated on uniqueness of the project,

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continue to work with all the members of the Chinese General Aviation community to participate in the sector’s growth.” Continental Motors continues to expand its presence in the Chinese General Aviation market and works closely with fleet operators and local OEMs that are using AVGAS and JETA compression ignition engines. These companies are quickly progressing to increase the technical knowledge that allows them to boost the dispatch rate of their aircraft that are operated in the very demanding training environment. Continental Motors growing presence in China includes a fully trained team that includes skilled technical support technicians, spare parts and service managers, and sales engineers. The company’s eight-person team resides in Beijing along with a fully stocked bonded parts warehouse to ensure rapid part and spare engine dispatch.

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GOULIAN, CHAMBLISS PLAY THEIR CARDS

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Kirby Chambliss and Michael Goulian of the USA didn’t have the winning hand at a rainy, windy Red Bull Air Race season finale in Las Vegas last month, but they’ll have new cards up their sleeves when they return to the world’s fastest motorsport series in 2016. With turbulence turning Las Vegas Motor Speedway into an unpredictable bowl of crosswinds, Americans, Kirby Chambliss and Michael Goulian, flew their final race of 2015 at the Red Bull Air Race World Championship season finale this October. In the opening headto-head round, Chambliss and his opponent, Martin Sonka of the Czech Republic, incurred penalties at the same gate, with Sonka advancing and Team Chambliss finishing 12th on the day and 11th in the 2015 season standings. Goulian battled Hannes Arch of Austria in the Round of 14 and Yoshihide Muroya of Japan in the Round of eight to end up in sixth place for the event and in 10th for the season.

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“My timing was set up for flying faster, the way I had been able to do in the better conditions yesterday, so I was probably thinking a little too fast and rolled a bit too quickly,” said Chambliss, who finished a season-high third in Spielberg. “The plane is running really good – it’s still not exactly where we want it, but we’ve definitely advanced this year. In the off-season, we’ll work on everything, maybe even on my head a little bit, and come back really strong. I’m looking forward to it. Goulian, whose season-best result was a Final Four appearance in Croatia, is looking forward to the new season as well. “It was a building year––we have a new team and a brand-new plane. Even here, we were still doing testing this morning, but we’ve really jelled,” he stated. Smiling with anticipation, the Team Goulian pilot added, “Next year, we’ll come back with a very highly modified airplane. Our plane will take off to the manufacturer tomorrow morning with

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the engine still warm. Our 2016 starts Monday after the races.” Paul Bonhomme was crowned the 2015 Red Bull Air Race World Champion after finishing a close second place in the final race of the season behind Matt Hall, staving off a thrilling challenge from the hard-charging Australian. Britain’s Nigel Lamb, who won the title in 2014, had a difficult year and took seventh overall. In one of the most competitive seasons in the sport’s history, eight of the 14 pilots made it to the podium.

Results, Las Vegas: 1. Matt Hall (AUS), 2. Paul Bonhomme (GBR), 3. Matthias Dolderer (GER), 4. Yoshihide Muroya (JPN), 5. Hannes Arch (AUT), 6. Michael Goulian (USA), 7. Nicolas Ivanoff (FRA), 8. Martin Sonka (CZE), 9. Juan Velarde (ESP), 10. Nigel Lamb (GBR), 11. Pete McLeod (CAN), 12. Kirby Chambliss (USA), 13. Peter Besenyei (HUN), 14. François Le Vot (FRA)

As the clouds cleared, the 14 Master Class pilots stepped up to the bar and went hell for leather. (Garth Milan/Red Bull Air Race) Inal 2015 World Championship Standings: 1. Bonhomme (GBR) 76 point, 2. Hall (AUS) 71, 3. Arch (AUT) 34, 4. Sonka (CZE) 29, 5. Dolderer (GER) 26, 6. Muroya (JPN) 23, 7. Lamb (GBR) 20, 8. McLeod (CAN) 19, 9. Ivanoff (FRA) 15, 10. Goulian (USA) 13, 11. Chambliss (USA) 9, 12. Besenyei (HUN) 8, 13. Velarde (ESP), 14. Le Vot (FRA)

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Pelton and Young Eagles Chairman Sean D. Tucker will accept the honor on behalf of EAA. According to the Museum, the Distinguished Class of 2015 also includes: Alan Mulally, contributor on every Boeing commercial aircraft from the 727 through the 787; Bill Chana, flight test engineer for Convair and developer of the Wee Bee; Tom Cassidy, retired U.S. Navy rear admiral, and Frank Pace, leaders of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a defense industry leader in UAVs; Bob Ferry, retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, a profound contributor to helicopter flight testing, including the Apache AH-64; Fred Trapnell, retired U.S. Navy vice admiral, who was the first U.S. Navy pilot to fly jet aircraft and considered the most experienced naval test aviator of his generation; Kenneth and Jean Friedkin, founders of Pacific Southwest Airlines; and Texas Congressman Sam Johnson, retired U.S.

Air Force colonel, a decorated war hero and 29-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force. “We’re especially pleased to honor this exemplary Class of 2015 because these pioneers have not only made significant contributions in air and space exploration, they’ve also become strong positive role models for today’s youth,” said Jim Kidrick, president and CEO of the San Diego Air & Space Museum. “Aviation and space exploration, as embodied by the honorees in the International Air & Space Hall of Fame, is a metaphor for the human pioneering spirit. November 19 is the evening of the year guests will remember for the rest of their lives. We honor these legends on behalf of San Diegans, and really everyone in the world. People come from all over the globe to be at this celebration.” The International Air & Space Hall of Fame is composed of hundreds of air and space pioneers, engineers, inventors, and innovators, along with adventurers,

The winner of EAA’s 2015 Sweepstakes Piper J3 C-65 Cub, Jim Balderson of Greenville, S.C., was at Oshkosh on Oct. 23 to accept his prize before taking it on a 10-hour flight back home. Jim said he only sent in one entry

slip just before the sweepstakes deadline and hoped it would get to EAA in time. “The Lord just gave it to me,” he said. “That’s it.” After failed attempts to reach Jim by phone and email, EAA sent Jim a registered letter telling him he had won. “I opened it up and just said ‘I can’t believe it,’” Jim said. “I was almost crying.”

Jim said the airplane will be going home to a grass strip 30 miles from his residence, and that he plans on enjoying flight in the Cub for many years before handing it down to his son, Drew.

EAA’s 2015 Sweepstakes winner, Jim Balderson, is all smiles as he poses with his new Cub. (Photo courtesy EAA)

Table sales and donated items for the NBAA/CAN Soirée, An Evening with Angels, have increased this year and event organizers have continued to build enthusiasm around the event, which has been dubbed “The Place To Be” during the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA 2015). The event is held to benefit Corporate Angel Network (CAN) who organizes up to 250 life saving flights each month for cancer patients using empty seats on corporate jets. This annual evening of entertainment, networking, and camaraderie takes place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the

Venetian Ballroom in Las Vegas, Nev. The Live and Silent Auctions feature a tremendous array of priceless bidding opportunities for those in the aviation world. A preview of some of the items that will be available to bid on include: • Flight Research Two-Day Pilot Upset Recognition and Recovery Training • Apple iPad Mini with a One-Year Worldwide Jeppesen Electronic Chart Subscription • Gogo Business Aviation ATG 1000 Equipment Package • FlightSafety Initial Type Rating Course

• 400 Total Gallons of Jet Fuel by Hawthorne Global Aviation Services • King Air Recurrent Course by SimCom • David Clark Aviation DC PRO-X Aviation Headset • $1,000 Avfuel Jet Fuel Card • Aera 796 Portable GPS by Garmin • $1,000 Start Pac Product Gift Certificate • A collection of Aviation Apparel and Accessories, including Breitling and Hamilton Watches These are just a few of the numerous, flight department-related items that those attending the Soirée will have an

AA is proud to join a number of notable honorees being enshrined during this year’s International Air & Space Hall of Fame Induction Celebration in San Diego, Calif. The San Diego Air & Space Museum will celebrate the honorees on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, in the Museum’s Pavilion of Flight. Since 1963, the International Air & Space Hall of Fame has honored more than 200 of the world’s most significant pilots, crewmembers, visionaries, inventors, aerospace engineers, business leaders, preservationists, designers, and space pioneers, including Paul and Tom Poberezny. The Museum has chosen to honor EAA overall, as well as highlighting our Young Eagles program, through which we’ve flown more than 1.9 million youth to date. Chairman of the Board Jack

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AND WE HAVE

WINNER!

November 2015

scientists, and industry leaders. NASA Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo astronauts and Russian cosmonauts are honored in the Hall of Fame, plus famous legends such as the Wright brothers, Charles Lindbergh, and Chuck Yeager. Notable inductees include Igor Sikorsky, Wernher von Braun, Jack Northrop, William Boeing, Sr., Reuben H. Fleet, Glenn Curtiss, Walter Zable Sr., Fran Bera, Wally Schirra, Bill Anders, Jim Lovell, T. Claude Ryan, Jimmy Doolittle, Frederick Rohr, Waldo Waterman, Bob Hoover, Harrison Ford, Patty Wagstaff, the NBAA, and many others. “Inspiring kids to undertake tough science and engineering challenges is only the first step,” Kidrick said. “We must also give them the resources they need to complete science education degrees.” Proceeds from the evening benefit the Museum’s youth education programs.

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opportunity to bid on via both Live and Silent Auctions throughout the night. Over 100 total lots are expected for the fundraiser, ranging from sports memorabilia to priceless trips and more. The event’s private concert will feature The Zippers, who have been voted the best dance band in the USA by the National Music Awards. For more information on the NBAA/CAN Soirée, including how to purchase tables or donate auction items, visit nbaa.org/2015/soiree. To set up proxy bidding, please contact Nancy Lowe at nancy@mach2management.com.

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NOT SO GOOD IDEAS

Homebuilder’s Workshop On Oct. 14, 2015, the NTSB held a forum entitled, “Humans & Hardware: Preventing General Aviation Inflight Loss of Control.” There were a number of panelists with truly impressive aviation credentials – but not necessarily general aviation credentials. Some of the panelists had ideas that were good ideas in other facets of aviation but not so good ideas for general aviation – the panelists did not know the difference, and nobody called them on it. Rectangular Traffic Patterns are Too Hard To Learn: One panelist said that rectangular traffic patterns are too hard to learn because “you are flying the segments” – implying speeds, power settings, flap settings, and rates of descent that differ for every leg of the traffic pattern. In my 40-plus years of flying, I’ve only encountered one place that taught rectangular patterns this way, and they were shocked when I pointed out how much extra workload all those numbers put on the pilot, especially a student pilot. Every other place I’ve flown taught rectangular patterns that were nominally constant speed traffic patterns, but with the size of the pattern, flap deflection and the speed of the airplane adjusted for winds, following faster or slower traffic, of for allowing planes to take off. I agree with the panelist that the style of rectangular pattern he mentioned is inappropriate, but the panelist apparently did not know that he was talking about a rare case. Circling Approaches Are Safer: The idea presented was that in a circling turn from downwind to final, all of the rates are stable, and that makes things safer. Moreover, it was stated that a circling turn would get rid of that “dangerous” turn from base to final. There are problems with this idea as well. First is

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that when the Navy does this for landing on aircraft carriers, the pilot does not have to adjust speed and spacing for other traffic. Next is that in a circling turn to final, the general aviation pilot will continually be adjusting the circle, and the workload can be spectacularly high if the air is not calm. For example, when I was based at Mid-Coast Regional Airport in Georgia, and when the thermals and downdrafts were spectacular of a summer afternoon, the pattern was always in need of gross adjustments. Third, when flying a rectangular pattern, the pilot has the opportunity on base leg, when flying straight, to look for traffic on final. Next, by adjusting the turn to final, the pilot has an easy adjustment to increase or decrease the size of the pattern and hence to adjust the height of the flight path. But lastly, just as a pilot can overshoot final approach when flying a rectangular pattern, a pilot can just as easily overshoot final when flying a circle to final. Stable Approaches: The idea behind a stable approach is commendable – it’s easier to make a good landing when the airplane is not bobbing and weaving on final approach. In the airline world, however, there was a problem – those studying the significance of stable approaches only looked at accidents, and concluded that, based on that artificially limited sample set, unstable approaches caused accidents. They could just have easily concluded, based on that same sample set, that turbine engines or retractable landing gear, all of which were in the accident sample set, caused the accidents. Basically, I agree that the final approach segment needs to be long enough for the pilot to estimate the wind and to get the plane ready to flare, in the

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right position, at the right altitude. Advisory Circular AC90-66A recommends that the pilot “complete turn to final at least 1/4 mile from the runway,” and if you do the math, that means completing the turn to final above 75 feet for a nominal three-degree glide slope, or higher for a power off approach. My personal preference is to turn final no lower than 200 feet or so, and I only do that on a short approach with favorable winds. But look at what the airline “stable approach” is based on: first, at least a five-mile final approach, where the airplane does not have to adjust speed or spacing for traffic. Second, the definition of stable approach promulgated by the Flight Safety Foundation (an airline-centric organization that years ago was highly politicized) ends at 500 feet above touchdown, or about the altitude where, depending, a general aviation airplane would already have started the turn to final. Third, almost all pilots have observed from personal experience that winds often change at 200 or 300 feet above the runway. And considering gusts, up and down drafts and turbulence, many GA approaches would be considered unstable according to the spirit of the airline definition. Standardization is not required: This is one that I can hardly believe that several “experts” espoused. There are currently no standards for illuminated angle of attack indicators and, depending upon your point of view, some are correct and the rest are upside down. One panelist said that because planes are flown primarily by their owners who “don’t switch around a lot” to other airplanes, there was no need for standardization. Those panelists forgot that some planes are rented, that most planes are eventual-

ly sold, and they forgot about the Law of Primacy. And they forgot that Ed FAR 23 has stan- Wischmeyer dardization for use interfaces in certificated small planes. And they ignored the Tower of Babel that GPS receivers have become. Angle of Attack Indicators: The rhetorical question that comes to mind is, if a pilot is too busy to watch an airspeed indicator, why would he suddenly have enough time to watch an angle of attack indicator? Many ex-military pilots love angle of attack, based on landing tactical jets. But those tactical jets don’t adjust landing speed based on wind, can achieve high angles of attack without pitching down in a stall, and have afterburners and ejection seats. And in the promo for the forum mentioned above, the NTSB cited three stall-spin accidents: one was caused by VFR flight into IMC; the second was a pilot flying an IFR circling approach and, when he flew into the clouds and lost sight of the runway, failed to execute the missed approach procedure as required by the regulations; and the third was indeed a stall/spin accident but in an airplane with a stall warning light on the panel, an indicator that is no longer permitted in certificated airplanes. In other words, when the NTSB wanted to show the need for angle of attack, the best they could do was three bogus examples (!). Many of the panelists showed a serious and significant disconnect – expertise in other fields of aviation does not necessarily transfer to general aviation. But experience in general aviation means flying lots of planes, with lots of organizations, in lots of parts of the country, with lots of pilots. And that’s just a start.

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With the Holidays upon us, In Flight USA thought our readers might like a repeat of a product report published earlier this year. Some companies offer perfect holiday gift ideas for pilots, and a second read may be just what you need. Such is the case with the HME Watch Company (www.HMEwatch.com). A long time seller of name brand aviation watches for terrific prices, HME has introduced its own brand digital timepiece, the ATP (Aviator Timepiece Pressure) Pro and Pro II. The two versions of this watch have the same features but are styled differently. Howard Metz, Owner of the HME Watch Company points out that, “Pilots have special needs in a timepiece and want those needs met at an affordable price. Durability and ease of use in the cockpit are essential, coupled with operation that does not require one to remember complex button pushing and menu selections. We have hit a price point that is between $79.95 and $89.95, considerably

less than competitive brand names that offer less in the way of usable features. We think the ATP Pro line has hit the mark in all areas.” To be sure, on paper, the ATP Pros look great, but what about on the wrist … or better yet, on a bunch of wrists. This writer recently taught a Flight Instructor Revalidation Course to a large class, having attendees that ranged from newly minted CFIs (don’t know how to read a watch with a traditional two hand layout) to CFIs that may have personally met Orville and Wilbur (strongly believe digital watches are not here to stay). This reviewer simply took the Pro II off my wrist and quite literally hurled it into the crowd. Guys with a gadget, what could be more fun! The young guys immediately started pushing buttons and quickly located a variety of features, like dual time, ZULU time, stop watch, countdown timer, a neat lighting system (different than any this reviewer had seen, and very good) plus other goodies, including the surprise of reading barometric pressure

Finding the right gift for the pilot in your life can be tricky, but the AOPA Pilot Gear store can help. From apparel to business accessories to outdoor gear––you’re bound to find something to please a picky pilot! Purchasing any item from the AOPA store supports general aviation, but here are nine great gift ideas to get you started.

Tactical Jacket, $129 Durable, lightweight and breathable, 100 percent waterproof polyester shell. Threelayer construction deflects wind, wicks away moisture and retains body heat. Features include detachable stow away hood, underarm vent zippers, shoulder patch panels, forearm pocket with zipper, and double layer reinforced forearm. Also includes two high-rise slash pockets with zippers, two internal pockets, double zipper back pocket, lined stand up collar, and adjustable wrist cuff.

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Dickies Mechanic Shirt, $43 Permanent Press poplin and fade-resistant with two front pockets, this workstyle shirt is great for play, too. Cutter & Buck iPad Notebook, $146 This genuine saddle grain leather cover features a twist lock-flap closure and scratch resistant lining to keep your iPad secure and looking like new. Interior organization includes a docking frame, as well as a document pocket and a pen or stylus loop.

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GREAT HOLIDAY OFFERING and altitude (ergo the letter “P” for “Pressure”). More on that later! The “more experienced” CFIs immediately noted the very large numerals and intuitive nature of selecting modes. Even the old guys figured it out without reading the instructions (which is not “manly”). Several ladies in the class leafed through the instructions and discovered that they could quickly switch between 12- and 24hour displays, change temperature, pressure and altitude displays, into metric values if needed and obtain a weather forecast (really!). All commented on how quickly they could access the stop watch for timing instrument approaches and the ease of reading the display. The altimeter feature displays both altitude and barometric pressure. The correct altitude is obtained by simply setting the altimeter baro to the baro shown on the watch in the baro mode, much like an altimeter in a plane. This reviewer quickly decided to leave the altimeter baro set to 29.92, so that I could simply push one but-

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ton and instantly see my “pressure altitude,” the value used in virtually all the aircraft performance and power setting charts this reviewer has flown and currently flies. No more doing math or using conversion graphs! So, the bottom line? One CFI put it best when he said, “Great watch and it looks tough. At those prices, this can be an everyday watch I can use in my flying activates and not take it off when I change the oil, where can I get one?” Just go to www.HMEwatch.co and look for the HME ATP Pro line of watches.

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Engraved Portfolio, $38 This sophisticated portfolio is all business with its sleek exterior and brown felt lined interior. Holds a 6x9” notepad (included). Kenneth Cole Vertical Messenger, $112 Kenneth Cole vertical messenger bag has a TSAfriendly EZ-Scan™ design with designated laptop-only section that unfolds to lay flat on the X-ray belt to increase your convenience. Features a zippered computer compartment and also includes a dedicated sleeve for your tablet, with a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap. 15.5” H x 12.5” W x 3.5” L

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A laser-engraved anodized metal license plate frame is a great way to show

support of general aviation anywhere they go! Cutter & Buck Leather Duffel, $310 Frequent travelers will stay organized on the go with this versatile duffel made from top grain leather. Features a roomy main compartment, interior organizer, satin nickel hardware and detachable, adjustable shoulder strap.

Folding Captain’s Chair, $56 Perfect for any outdoor activity, they can watch the game or take a breather in this oversized folding chair that's designed for comfort with a mesh can holder, fabric arms and full length back. Drawstring carry bag included. When you buy from the Pilot Gear Store, you support AOPA’s mission to protect the freedom to fly. Find these and other great gifts at www.aopapilot gear.com!

KIM FURST November 2015

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National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) announced that a documentary about one of its legendary enshrinees, Robert A. “Bob” Hoover, has earned its producer/writer/director, Kim Furst, of Kilo Foxtrot Productions, the 13th Annual Combs Gates Award. Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project, tells the life story of the man many consider to be “the pilot’s pilot” and was inducted into the NAHF in 1988. Furst will be presented the $20,000 award on Nov. 18th at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 68th Annual Meeting & Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. Presenting the award will be representatives of the NAHF as well as several Hall of Fame enshrinees, including the film’s subject, Mr. Hoover, age 93. The 86-minute documentary interweaves vintage still images, rare historic footage, and exclusive testimonials from other legends of aviation to vividly bring Hoover’s incredible story and variety of accomplishments to life. The gentlemanly Hoover, who began his flying career as a combat fighter pilot and test pilot, later influenced generations of pilots with his precision flying and wowed millions of spectators with awe-inspiring air show performances. Feathered Edge has garnered worldwide acclaim from both fans

of aviation and of film since its release in 2014, and is now available in DVD and BluRay formats. Upon learning of her selection, Furst said, “I was very moved to learn about winning this prestigious award. I’m grateful for Comb’s and the Gates Family’s commitment to preserving, researching, and promoting our nation’s extraordinary air and space history. To be acknowledged by this award, from a wide jury of peers and the National Aviation Hall of Fame, is an incredible honor.” The prestigious Combs Award, its original title, grew out of a donation to the NAHF by the late Harry Combs, a 1996 enshrinee of the Hall of Fame. As part of his generous $1.3 million gift toward the creation of a NAHF research center, Combs stipulated that the Combs Award be established to encourage and support relevant aviation history research and preservation efforts. A panel of expert judges reviews each submission based upon criteria such as historical accuracy, creativity, potential for longterm impact, and value to the Hall of Fame mission of honoring America’s outstanding air and space pioneers. Combs was instrumental to the growth and development of business aviation. Consequently the NAHF partnered

with the NBAA to host the award presentation at its annual meeting and convention, the largest purely civil aviation event in the world. The inaugural award was presented at the Opening General Session of the NBAA Meeting & Convention in 2003, the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight. John Gates and his sister, Diane G. Wallach, are co-trustees of the Gates Frontiers Fund, created by their late parents and philanthropists, Charles C. and June S. Gates. The late Gates, who passed away in 2005 at age 84, was a partner with Combs in several aviation businesses, including the Combs Gates FBO chain and Gates Learjet. This year marks the 13th year for the award and its 10th year with the name changed to reflect a multi-year commitment by the Gates Frontiers Fund to fund the award. The award pays homage to Gates’ belief in the benefit of historic preservation and study, and to Combs’ own research efforts behind his acclaimed 1979 book, Kill Devil Hill: Discovering the Secrets of the Wright Brothers. Combs was inspired to write the book after close friend and fellow NAHF enshrinee, Neil Armstrong, presented him a bound collection of the Wright Brothers’ personal papers. Combs died in Dec. 2003 at age 90.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the global leader in aviation and aerospace higher education, has earned special recognition from Rockwell Collins Inc., a major provider of avionics and information technology systems and services to government agencies and aircraft manufacturers. The new Tier One designation, which signals an expanding partnership and was shepherded by the EmbryRiddle offices of Corporate Relations & Development and Career Services, will involve increases in high-level funding, joint research projects, campus visits from Rockwell Collins teams, coop/intern opportunities for current students, and full-time hiring of EmbryRiddle graduates.

“We look at many factors as part of this designation, including the number of students who graduate in core disciplines, the diversified student body, and the number of students we hire, as well as retention and quality,” said Martha May, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Rockwell Collins. “We’re eager to see what this new partnership brings to both organizations.” Nearly 400 Embry-Riddle alumni work for Rockwell Collins, about half of them at the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, headquarters. Over the last five years, the company has hired 48 Embry-Riddle graduates, including 33 women and minorities. Embry-Riddle graduates employed at Rockwell Collins hold 362 degrees awarded in the disciplines most

critical to the company, such as software and systems engineering. The company foresees a growing need for employees holding Embry-Riddle degrees in such areas as computer and electrical engineering, cyber security, flight planning, human factors, management and meteorology, among others. “Over the course of more than 25 years, Rockwell Collins and EmbryRiddle have had a proud and productive history together,” said Dr. Richard Heist, Embry-Riddle’s Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research. “Through the years, we have seen substantial contributions from them supporting various engineering projects, programs, and student-led organizations tied to research, diversity, and securing a

Kim Furst introducing her movie to a crowd attending the event hosted by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. (AOPA) During the inaugural award ceremony at the NBAA convention held a month before his passing, Combs remarked, “Just as Neil’s gift inspired me to discover the secrets of the Wrights, I want to motivate a new generation of historians, researchers, and preservationists to continue the process of clarifying and preserving our nation’s amazing air and space history for generations to come.” To find out more about the NAHF or to secure an application for next year’s Combs Gates Award, please contact the NAHF Harry B. Combs Research Department at 937/256-0944, Ext. 11, or visit www.nationalaviation.org.

ROCKWELL COLLINS ELEVATES EMBRY-RIDDLE TO PRESTIGIOUS TIER ONE STATUS; BENEFITS INCLUDE CLOSER CONNECTION IN APPLIED RESEARCH AND HIRING OPPORTUNITIES

pipeline of talent they can be proud of. As a Tier One university, we will grant Rockwell Collins enhanced access to our state-of-the-art facilities, talented faculty, and dedicated students. We look forward to partnering on STEM-related initiatives and applied research solutions for the aerospace and aviation industries.” Rockwell Collins officials took part in the annual Industry/Career Expo at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus recently and will return to the campus in January for Rockwell’s annual spring visit. An event in April hosted by Rockwell Collins will celebrate the university’s Tier One status.

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Lewis University welcomed several collegiate flight teams as participants in the 2015 Region VIII SAFECON. The competition was held at the Lewis University Airport (KLOT) over Oct. 6 10, 2015. The recent Regional event represents the first competition for the team from Parkland College Institute of Aviation, and their finish in third place resulted in them being invited to the Nationals. “We took third place,” said team member Fran Tao. “We are going to nationals! We are so happy that we qualified.” Other teams competing were Southern Illinois University, Lewis University, Purdue, Indiana State University, and Quincy University. The Nationals will be held May 2016 at Ohio State University. Competition events for Team Parkland included preflight, navigation

planning and flying, short field landing, power-off landing, ground trainer IFR simulation, and computer accuracy. SAFECON is a long established collegiate aviation competition dating to 1949. Parkland College Institute of Aviation enrollees can earn an Associate’s Degree in Aviation, choosing a program option leading to an Associate in Science (Aviation) with transfer to a four-year school. Students can acquire a Private Pilot Certificate while completing Parkland AVI 101 and 120 courses. Students will earn the private pilot certification, an instrument rating, and the commercial pilot certificate in a sequential manner during Parkland’s program. Parkland College Institute of Aviation curriculum is designed to provide students with a pathway through a four-year institution and a bachelor’s degree while earning the certifications

necessary to enter the commercial aviation job market. “Many people are speaking about a shortage of pilots for airlines,” said Sybil Phillips, Chief Pilot and Director of Aviation Instruction for Parkland College. “To satisfy the demand for pilots, the major airlines often draw from regional carriers who then must redouble their efforts to find qualified pilots.” Parkland College Institute of Aviation is well positioned to supply those regional carriers. “The Institute of Aviation’s high standards of academic achievement, airmanship, and character are valued and respected by employers worldwide,” said Wendy Evans, recruiter for Parkland’s Institute of Aviation. This reputation and the alumni network aid in securing quality employment as graduates build time toward their R-ATP and throughout their careers in aviation.

The Institute of Aviation’s reputation of producing outstanding alumni dates back to its founding in 1946. Institute alumni fly for all major U.S. airlines and for military, corporate, cargo, and charter organizations worldwide. More than 3,000 Institute of Aviation graduates have gone on to train other pilots as instructors. Parkland College is a community college located in northwest Champaign, Ill. Through Parkland’s program, students can earn a transferable Associate of Science in Aviation degree, FAAapproved private pilot certification, and commercial pilot ratings. Parkland is leasing the University of Illinois’ fleet of airplanes, equipment, and ground school facilities under a three-year agreement. More information can be found at www.parkland.edu/aviation.

FINAL DRAFT NEGOTIATING TEXT FOR PARIS CLIMATE SUMMIT REINSERTS “WEAKENED” REFERENCE TO INTERNATIONAL AVIATION

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References to international aviation and shipping have been reinserted into the latest draft negotiating text agreed at the final climate meeting of the UNFCCC in Bonn before COP21 begins at the end of next month in Paris. Text relating to the two sectors was included in an 86page draft text that came out of talks held in Geneva in February, but a slimmeddown version released earlier last month omitted the paragraphs entirely. The new references are believed to have been inserted following pressure by the European Union and the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). However, the earlier text that called for global sectoral emission reduction targets be set for the two sectors has been heavily watered down and merely calls on parties to “pursue limitation or reduction” of emissions, working through ICAO and IMO. Industry and ICAO will also be relieved that earlier text calling for a levy scheme be imposed to provide climate finance has not been included. The new draft agreement now includes the following paragraph (19, page 12, International Transport Emissions): “Option 1: Parties [shall] [should] [other] pursue limitation or reduction of

greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation and marine bunker fuels, working through the International Civil Aviation Organization and the International Maritime Organization, respectively, with a view to agreeing concrete measures addressing these emissions, including developing procedures for incorporating emissions from international aviation and marine bunker fuels into low-emission development strategies. Option 2: No text.” The Geneva text had two paragraphs (23 bis and 47.5) that stated: “In meeting the 2°C objective, Parties agree on the need for global sectoral emission reduction targets for international aviation and maritime transport and on the need for all Parties to work through the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop global policy frameworks to achieve these targets.” “Encourages ICAO and IMO to develop a levy scheme to provide financial support for the Adaptation Fund” and both UN agencies “are encouraged to take into consideration the needs of developing countries, particularly the LDCs [Least Developed Countries],

SIDS [Small Island Developing States] and countries in Africa heavily reliant on tourism and international transport of traded goods.” The reinsertion of the two sectors into the final draft agreement was welcomed by environmental NGOs, which had lobbied strongly both before and during last week’s talks in Bonn. It is understood that as well as the LDCs wanting the text inserted, other developing countries had been persuaded to follow suit. “The latest text is the result of developed and developing countries cooperating on this issue for the first time,” commented Bill Hemmings, Clean Shipping and Aviation Manager at Brussels-based Transport & Environment (T&E). However, T&E said the draft lacked ambition, and the language needed to be strengthened if the sectors’ growing climate impact was to be curbed. “International aviation and shipping emissions are the elephants in the room for the UNFCCC,” said Hemmings. “The Paris Agreement must send a clear signal––not a passing reference––to the two UN bodies regulating these emissions that time is up and action is now due. The two-degree global warming limit becomes next to impossible if Paris gives

these sectors a free pass.” Work continues at ICAO this week towards developing a framework on a global market-based measure based on carbon offsetting for international aviation emissions, with the two technical task force groups advising on monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV), and carbon emission unit eligibility criteria meeting in Montreal. After concerns that the slimmeddown version had little reference to carbon markets, the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) welcomed the addition of market provisions in the new draft text. “IETA is particularly pleased to see a more robust section on mitigation that clarifies the market provisions,” said IETA International Policy Director, Jeff Swartz. “It now makes clear that countries can cooperate on markets with proper accounting of transfers, and it sets policy to avoid double-counting of emissions reductions. “There are also several references to ‘international transferrable mitigation outcomes,’ which is in line with what IETA has been proposing to governments for more than a year.”

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Out in the Cold Without a Cap

A C182 Pilot was lucky to have an airport within gliding distance after the engine ran out of fuel. A post-fueling preflight could have prevented this embarrassing bladder-emptying event. • On an IFR flight in VFR conditions at 4,000 feet, the engine lost power. I immediately switched the [GPS NAV] to Nearest Airport. The temperature was 4C, so I had already pulled the carb heat and noticed that the fuel gauge on the left tank was empty, and the right tank read a bit over half full. I switched to the right tank but still no power. All the while, I continued my glide toward the airport. At about 2,500 feet, I saw the airport and set up for a power-off landing, which was uneventful…. I cancelled my IFR clearance and notified the briefer that…the flight had terminated uneventfully. My first thought was that the fuel line from the right tank had frozen, and fuel was exhausted from the left tank with plenty in the right tank. The temp on the ground was +2C, so I expected that this might be OK once the plane warmed above freezing. When I left the FBO office and walked back to the plane, I noticed that there was something different about the right wing gas cap. Sure enough, upon closer inspection, it was hanging by its chain well clear of the filler port. Prior to the flight, I had purchased 40 gallons of fuel (top off), and while the lineman fueled the plane, I did my walkaround preflight. I thought I had done a very good job of this, but if I had done the walk-around after the refueling, I would have seen the fuel cap condition… I could say that this was caused by the lineman not replacing the fuel cap, but in the end, it is my responsibility to manage all aspects of the flight and checking the oil filler cap and the fuel caps fall under that as well. I also had a second chance to discover the missing cap since I flew to an intermediate stop in this condition and departed with the cap off and still unnoticed. With the cap off, fuel is gushing out over the top of the wing and trailing off past the flaps. The weather was cloudy, and visibility was limited, but still VFR during takeoff and initial climb out. This

white background would perhaps make the fuel loss less apparent, but I’ll bet if I had looked, I would have seen it. During flight, the plane appeared to be heavy on the left side. I noticed this and continually examined the ball and rudder trim but never understood what was making me think something was abnormal. I scanned the gauges but was always satisfied that the fuel was OK because the gauges were never real good at showing the fuel level when it had more than 3.5 hours of fuel remaining anyway. I dipped the tanks after the incident and found that both tanks were completely empty. I then called my A&P/IA who was familiar with this. He explained to me that the empty fuel bladder bottom surface buckling caused the erroneous high fuel level indication of the tank with the cap mussing. The low pressure was sucked up over the wing, which also propped up the fuel float sensor bar and resulted in the gauge indicating a high fuel level.

A Most Fortunate Find

Apparently, the rate of fuel loss from the uncapped tanks was not sufficient to catch the attention of this Cirrus SR22 Pilot. It took a timely message from ATC to prevent what could have become a serious fuel incident. • [The field] only offered self-serve fuel, something I am trained to do but don’t do very often. I taxied the airplane to the self-serve station and followed the procedures for refueling my airplane. I added a total of 12.5 gallons of fuel, six gallons in the right wing, and 6.5 gallons in the left. After fueling, I purposely left the fuel caps on top of the wings with the intention to come back and visually check the fuel level before departure. After I was done fueling, I forgot to do my final check of the airplane where I would have checked the fuel caps. After refueling, I started the engine, did my normal Before Takeoff check and run-up, and got an IFR clearance…. All indications were normal, but I failed to notice that I was missing my fuel caps. I flew for about an hour before I checked in with Approach at [destination]. They advised me that an SR22 fuel cap was found at [departure airport] and they suspected it could be mine. Approach advised

me that my company wanted me to land as soon as possible to see if I was missing some fuel caps. Approach suggested that I go to [an alternate airport], and I agreed since this was a good option for me at the time. I had the airport in sight and got cleared for a visual approach. I made sure I stayed high on my approach in case of any issues with the engine. Landing was normal, and on the ground, I noticed that I was missing both of my fuel caps. I parked the airplane and followed our procedures to cover the fuel tanks until the next day when our mechanic came with replacement fuel caps.

An Uneasy Feeling Precedes an Unplanned Landing

This Pilot got rushed and forgot to check the fuel caps after refueling a borrowed C182. An hour from the destination airport, the Pilot also failed to pay attention to a feeling that something wasn’t right. When that something is corroborated by a fuel gauge on empty, do as the Pilot suggested – pay attention to the feeling. • I pulled up to the fuel pump and dipped both tanks. There were 10 gallons in the right tank and 25 gallons in the left. I decided to put 25 gallons in the right for a total of 60 gallons. However, the pump stopped at 20 gallons due to my error in operating the self-serve pump. Another aircraft had pulled up behind me, waiting to fuel up, so I felt a little rushed and decided not to re-engage the pump for the extra five gallons I had originally planned... I quickly re-calculated the difference the five gallons would make in my planning (55 gals vs. 60 gals). Having never flown this aircraft before, I wasn’t completely sure what the normal fuel burn would be, so I calculated a 15-gallons-per-hour burn. I flight planned for a two hour trip, so with 55 gallons on board, I figured I had about a 3.6 hour endurance, with the required fuel reserve. We took off... and eventually got handed off to Center. I was having trouble communicating with Center, so I canceled Flight Following and continued on my way. It was also about this time I noticed the left fuel gauge showing empty. Not having flown this airplane before, I didn’t know whether this was normal or not. I

started feeling a little uneasy, and I did consider stopping... to investigate and refuel if necessary but decided to keep going as we were only about an hour away from home. When we got about four miles past [another airfield], the engine stopped. I immediately turned back toward the field. I relayed my intentions (the field was closed this day so no one was in the Tower). I set up for a glide to the runway, but as I got closer, I saw X’s on the runway numerals. I then decided to set up for a landing on the other runway. During this time, I had asked my passenger to get the CTAF frequency (which wasted precious time and altitude) and by the time he found it on the sectional, my altitude had depleted to about 600 feet above the surface. I was still on downwind, so I immediately turned to lineup on the runway, about midfield. I overshot the runway, so I banked sharply to get back on centerline. The aircraft was about 15-20 feet above the runway and just ran out of energy. We impacted the runway fairly hard but there was no damage and no one was hurt. While we were sitting on the taxiway awaiting the tug, I got out of the aircraft, and the first thing I saw was the left fuel cap was not securely fastened to the fuel port. I also dipped both tanks, and they were completely empty. I surmised that all the fuel had been siphoned or vented out of the open fuel port. Lessons learned/suggestions: 1) Never allow yourself to get rushed for any reason. Had I not been rushed, I would have doublechecked to ensure all caps were securely fastened. 2) When you get that feeling that something isn’t right, pay attention; it probably isn’t. If I had listened to myself about the uneasiness I felt about the fuel gauge and landed, I would have noticed the fuel cap being off, refueled, and avoided this situation altogether. Finally, I would like to say that I have been flying for [many] years and have always been very safety conscious. I never thought that one day I would run out of fuel, but it happened. If you don’t practice emergency procedures, especially deadstick landings, you’re doing yourself a great injustice. I do every time I go up, and it paid off this time. Let your training take over and remember – fly the airplane, no matter what happens.

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The 10th Anniversary Celebration Deemed a Huge Success

The California Capital Airshow Board of Directors announced that the 10-year anniversary and first-ever night show exceeded expectations. The proceeds from the event will fund scholarships to regional youth interested in pursuing education and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Aviation, and Aerospace. “Based on the success of the show, the positive feedback from our guests and the overwhelming support of our community partners, the Board is looking for-

ward to another 10 years,” said Ted Gaebler, chairman of the California Capital Airshow Board of Directors. The California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County, in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, opened the gates at Mather Airport to more than 109,000 spectators last weekend with a heart-pounding lineup of performances and entertainment for the whole family. The Airshow welcomed back the United States Air Force Thunderbirds Jet Demonstration Team,

the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the United States Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet and so much more. “We’re very pleased with the success of the Airshow and our unforgettable night show,” said Darcy Brewer, executive director of the California Capital Airshow. “The Sacramento region enjoyed a boost to the local economy as visitors from across the nation and several other countries attended this thrilling and meaningful event.” A large thank you goes to

Sacramento County, City of Rancho Cordova, Intel, Fox 40, Sacramento Jet Center, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Lasher Dodge, iHeart Media, SAFE Credit Union, and many more sponsors as well as the 1,100 volunteers for their support of the California Capital Airshow each year. Follow the California Capital Airshow on Facebook, Twitter (@calcapairshow), and Instagram (capitalairshow) or visit our website www.californiacpaitalairshow.com to get all the details for the 2016 Show.

FORMER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR USES REAL ESTATE SALES MODEL BUILD THE NATION’S LARGEST AIRCRAFT BROKERAGE

"It's a pleasure to get up every day and do what you Love!" says Keith Latour, owner and president of USA Aircraft Brokers, Inc. Keith started USA Aircraft Brokers in 1991 with the goal of becoming a nationwide network. “One of the unique aspects of USA Aircraft Brokers is that it allows individuals who are interested in aviation the opportunity to work in the industry and make money doing something that they love, without any prior experience or without investing a lot of money up front” states Latour. “I started out as a flight instructor and charter pilot in 1974. By 1975, I owned and operated flight schools in three cities. I worked hard to make these schools successful. My work weeks were usually 60 hours or longer. One day, I sold one of my small aircraft to a flight student. This was a real eyeopener for me. I immediately realized that the profit from that sale was as much as I would have earned from four to five months of hard work flying. At that point, I actively began to pursue aircraft sales as a primary occupation.” One of the unique benefits of working as a broker instead of a dealer is the low initial start up cost. Latour, who had

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prior experience in the real estate industry, began to think of aircraft sales along the same lines as real estate. “It soon occurred to me that principles used in the real estate industry may apply to aircraft sales. With this in mind, I sold all my aircraft and began brokering, which quickly became extremely profitable.” After years of success with his own brokerage, Latour began to expand on his idea and build the USA Aircraft Broker network, what he likes to refer to as “the RE/MAX of the Sky.” Today, USA Aircraft Brokers has a network of 18 Area Brokers and 53 FBO Sales Agents located across the country.

USA Aircraft Brokers uses the latest technology to promote the sale of its’ aircraft, including an interactive website that uses audio messages from brokers to promote their aircraft and email campaigns to all of the FBOs in the country whenever a new aircraft is listed. “We try to reach the market any way we can after we list an aircraft. Using our internet ad program and time honored methods like our quarterly newsletter that goes out to more than 8,000 FBO’s and high performance aircraft owners nationwide, we can guarantee our clients the best possible exposure for their aircraft and sell it at top retail dollar.”

While pleased with the growth that the network has had so far, Latour feels that there is ample room for growth. The company is not a franchise but licenser selling a license to own and operate an aircraft brokerage under the name USA Aircraft Brokers. Latour offers comprehensive training and support to allow you to start working successfully as a broker within a two-week period. For more information on becoming an aircraft broker fill out the Become an Aircraft Broker application on the USA Aircraft Website at www.usaaircraft.com.

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had just completed a 4,000-mile cross-country motorcycle trip in three weeks and returned to my home in Chesterfield, Missouri. After settling in, it felt like I needed to greet my first day back home a bit more gently. So I hopped on my mountain bike to do some errands. I was living in St. Louis at the time and was still flying for our airline. I began my bicycle ride by heading north on Clarkson Road in West County. I crossed under the Highway 40 overpass, and just as I came out of the shade of the overpass into the sun, I spotted a large, dark lump on the side of the road. Instantly I smelled the unmistakable odor of rotting flesh – it was a large land tortoise, formerly 20 or 30 pounds. It had been run over a few days earlier. It was the largest land tortoise I had ever seen – here in Chesterfield, Missouri. And now it was gone. Forever. It must take many years for a tortoise to grow this large, but he or she would never roam free again. And would never father or mother baby tortoises again, ever. I was feeling sad when a child-like thought popped into my head – I bet his family missed him for dinner the night he was killed. Instantly, I flashed back to my recent motorcycle trip.

Before I was to leave Taos, New Mexico for my return ride back home to St. Louis, I was sitting inside a local restaurant, contemplating riding east across the 10,000-foot Eagle Nest Pass toward Cimarron, N. Mex. Outside, the liveliest thunder and lightning show the locals had seen in years bounced golf ball-sized hail off the gas tank of my ‘88 Harley Davidson. This route would take me across the southwestern tip of Oklahoma, then into Kansas; but I would have to face the possibility of riding through cold, rainy, or even snowy weather through Eagle Nest Pass before descending onto the high plains of New Mexico and Kansas. There was a slim chance the weather might clear as the mountains wrung the moisture out of the clouds as they moved up slope. I bet on the weather clearing. I was lucky. The weather broke after 10 or 15 miles of following Highway 64 through Kit Carson State Park. After cresting Eagle Nest Pass, I began the gradual, steady descent down the eastern slope of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. I passed through quiet, high-country towns like Cimarron, Springer, and Gladstone. Between Springer and Gladstone, the road was straight and smooth, and I thought I could see all the way to Oklahoma. As I continued my descent down the now sunny

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eastern slope of the Sangre de Cristo’s, the temperature had climbed into the high 90s. Now my rain gear felt hot and clammy; but I felt good at having outfoxed the weather and won (this time.) I was feeling grateful for having had a safe trip and to be heading home when all of a sudden, out of the right corner of my helmet, I caught a glimpse of something moving very fast. It was a big coyote; he had bounded out of the high, golden grass lining both sides of the highway. At a speed of 65 miles an hour, the Harley was eating up pavement at more than 90 feet per second as we hummed smoothly down slope onto the plains. The coyote’s path would cross mine in less than two seconds. He was loping effortlessly but eating up big chunks of ground as he headed straight for me. I realized instantly how futile it would be to try to brake, but I did so instinctively. At the last second, before his loping trajectory crossed mine, he broke right and swerved into the path of a large R.V., grinding along upslope in the opposite direction on the narrow two-lane highway. The R.V. hit the coyote full force, less than 10 feet to my left; I heard the sickening, dull thud of flesh and bone meeting steel. I gasped an anguished “Oh God!” into the vacancy of my helmet and braked hard to a stop about 30 yards down the road. I quickly turned around, throwing a rooster tail of gravel 50 feet in the air off the back of my spinning rear tire. I headed back to where he lay, afraid of what I had

to see. I looked over my shoulder at the RV now disappearing up the road. The brake lights didn’t even flicker. He was a beautiful animal. His tongue hung limp from the left side of his jaw. I reached down and stroked his warm skull as the tears dribbled out of the bottom of my helmet onto his fur. I felt some relief that he died instantly but not enough to ease the stiletto of pain in my heart. I knew I had lost a brother, a beautiful, wild friend through whom I somehow vicariously lived out my own need for wildness. In an instant, a man-made vehicle had taken his life. I cradled him in my arms in the middle of the road, defying another man-made vehicle to approach us as I said good-bye to him. I gently carried him off to the shoulder where I said a prayer for his spirit – that he did not die in vain – that I and the others responsible for invading his home learn from this pointless loss. I rode slower now but the wind continued to swirl tears up under my helmet and onto my sunglasses. As I dabbed at the tears, I knew that his family too, would miss him at dinner that night…

The Superior Aviation Group announced that its Board of Directors has named Keith Chatten as the new Chief Executive Officer of Superior Air Parts, Inc., effective immediately this month. Chatten previously held the position of Executive Vice President and General Manager for Superior Air Parts. In announcing Chatten’s appointment, Cheng Shenzong, Chairman, Superior Aviation Group stated, “Superior Air Parts has seen explosive growth. The board resolution for this change is based on a plan to fully realize the potential for growth. It is with great pride that we welcome Keith Chatten as Superior Air Part’s new CEO. His impressive track record, industry insights, ability to manage diverse and complex operations, and recent performance were key factors in the board’s decision.” Chatten will report directly to

Chairman Cheng and the Board. In accepting his new position, Chatten said, “Superior Air Parts is one of those truly rare aviation companies that not only believes in helping pilots control the costs of aircraft ownership and operations, its ownership group is willing to make the investments necessary to keep it competitive. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for me, and I am proud and deeply humbled that Chairman Cheng and the Board have put confidence in my abilities to achieve our goals.” “I am very happy to say that the rest of our current management team – Kent Abercrombie, Scott Hayes, Wes Rayon, and Jeff Lochridge – will remain unchanged,” he said. “We have a tremendously talented team here in Coppell that works very well together. Superior Air Parts has seen phenomenal growth over Continued on Page 43

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RESTORED GLENDALE GRAND CENTRAL AIR TERMINAL OPENS November 2015

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The historic Glendale Airport Grand Central Air Terminal (Glendale, Calif.), closed to aviation since 1959, under restoration by the Walt Disney Corporation, will be the site of the American Aviation Historical Society’s (AAHS) Annual Meeting and 60th Anniversary celebration Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, from 9-3 p.m. Glendale Airport’s Grand Central Air Terminal (GCAT) was the first official air terminal of Los Angeles, dedicated on Feb. 22, 1929, and closed as a commercial terminal in 1959, when Glendale Airport’s runway had become too short and built-in to accommodate larger commercial aircraft. GCAT was the aviation destination for westbound air travelers in the 1930s and ‘40s, and was instrumental in the perception of air travel as a comfortable, even luxurious travel experience. Many classic movies were filmed using the spacious GCAT building, including Shirley Temple’s 1934 ‘Bright Eyes,’ with the young girl happily singing ‘It’s a Good

Above: Recent photo of GCAT currently in restoration by the Disney Corporation. (J. Bergen) Right: Painting (2001) by T. Postma, of GCAT in 1931, with an early Western Air Express Fokker F10Trimotor in foreground, and a Ford Trimotor in the background. Ship, Lollipop’ in a DC-2 as it rolls down the runway in front of the terminal. AAHS assisted the GCAT restoration team in research for the building restoration, including providing interior photos of GCAT, and connecting the

team with individuals who had experienced GCAT as a working air terminal. AAHS, celebrating 60 years of publishing aviation history in its esteemed AAHS Journal, will host itsAnnual Meeting at GCAT, with a presentation by Robert

Valiant Echoes is pleased to join with In Flight USA in announcing a great start for the 2016 Air Show season. With seven events already on the 2016 calendar, pilot and owner, Michael Kennedy, is expecting a banner year for the 1943 WWII trainer nicknamed the “Vultee Vibrator” by the Army and Navy aviation cadets. The exciting aerobatic display highlights the heroic days of WWII and is

dedicated to keeping the memory of the gallant men and women who put their very lives on the line in the fight to keep our great nation free from tyranny. The unique sight and sound of the BT-13, choreographed with original WWII pilot songs, is an inspiring reminder of the difficult times our country faced after we were attacked without warning. Many thousands of BT-13s were flown during

the training of more than 500,000 pilots during the war years. Michael is looking forward to meeting the 2016 air show enthusiasts and sharing the history of Grace with them. Information on the aircraft and pilot, as well as the flying schedule can be found on Valiantechoes.com. Vultee BT-13 Valiant Grace. (Courtesy Michael Kennedy)

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Continued from Page 42 the last few years and we are well positioned to accelerate that trend.” Prior to joining Superior Air Parts, Chatten had been the Associate Vice President of Engineering for Continental Motors, Inc. During his 14-plus year career there, he had held a variety of Engineering and Program Management positions with increasing responsibilities within the engine manufacturing company. Before joining Continental, he was a Project Engineer for John Deere Consumer Products. Chatten holds a Mechanical Engineering Degree from Louisiana Tech University, as well as an MBA from the University of South Alabama. He has hands-on experience in virtually every current production piston-powered aircraft and has more than 4,000 hours of flight time. The combination of educational, professional, and flight experience have combined to prepare Chatten to lead Superior Air Parts into its promising future.

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Kirk, author of “Flying the Lindbergh Line, Then and Now” that takes viewers back to the era when air travel was a luxury and a privileged adventure. Attendees will not only see the interior restoration results, but also get to hear from restoration team members, on the architectural marvels uncovered during the restoration. The event will include lunch, giveaways, and opportunities to share with other aviation enthusiasts. AAHS is also hosting a tour of the nearby Brand Library and Art Center on Friday evening, (Feb. 12), once home of Glendale resident Leslie Brand, who was instrumental in building Glendale as an aviation center for Los Angeles. Seating for the GCAT event is limited; reservations are strongly recommended! Those interested in attending should sign up at the AAHS website, (www.aahs-online.org), or call the AAHS office at 714/549-4818.

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