Lititz, PA:Community Days, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lancaster Airport, (717)569-1221, lancasterairport.com.
9—10 Spokane, WA:AOPA “Hangout,” Felts Field, (301 695-2214, aopa.org.
10—11 Knoxville, TN: Smoky Mountain Air Show, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., McGhee Tyson ANGB, smokymountainairshow.com. Hughesville PA: Lycoming County Balloonfest, gates 10 a.m., Lycoming Fairgrounds, (570) 279-6192, balloonfestairshow.com. Hood River, OR:WAAAM Hood River Fly-In, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ken Jernstedt Airfield, (541) 308-1600, waaamuseum.org.
3—4 Gardner, KS:Kansas City Air Show, gates 9 a.m., New Century AirCenter, kcairshow.org.
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7—13 Baltimore, MD: Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore, various times/events, Fort McHenry, (866) 639-3526, mdfleetweek.org.
9—11 London, Ont.:Airshow London-SkyDrive (drive-in airshow), gates Fri. 4 p.m./ Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m., London Int’l. Airport, (519) 204-4537, airshowlondon.com. 10 Rio Vista, CA:Airport Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rio Vista Municipal Airport, (707) 374-6451, riovistacity.com. Midlothian, TX:The Trojan Gathering, Mid-Way Regional Airport, (972)923-0080, mid-wayregional.com.
16—18 Gatineau, Quebec:Aero Gatineau-Ottawa Airshow, gates 9:30 a.m., Gatineau Airport, aerogatineauottawa.com Troy, OH:WACO Vintage Aircraft Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WACO Historical Society, (937) 335-9226, wacoairmuseum.org. 17 Tillsonburg, Ont.: Canadian Harvard Aircraft Assn. Wngs & Wheels Family Fun Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tillsonburg Regional Airport, (519) 2126021, harvards.com. Freeport, IL: Northwest Illinois Airshow, gates 10:30 a.m./show 1:30 p.m., Albertus Airport, nwilairshow.com. Chantilly, VA:Dulles Day Plane Pull, gates 10:30 a.m., Dulles Int’l. Airport, specialolympicsva.org. Somerset, KY:Lake Cumberland Air Show, gates @10 a.m., Lake Cumberland Regional Airport, lakecumberlandairshow.com. Oconoto, WI:Oconto Elks Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., J. Douglas Bake Memorial Airport, (920) 834-6969, oconotocounty.org. Riverside, CA:Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309, flabob.org. Petaluma, CA:Petaluma Display Days, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Petaluma Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404.
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Camdenton, MO:Lake of the Ozarks Air Show, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Camdenton Memorial-Lake Airport, lakeoftheozarksairshow.com. Osceola, WI:Osceola Wheels & Wings, gates 7:30 a.m., L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport, wheelsandwings.org. Hagerstown, MD: Hagerstown Wings & Wheels Expo, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hagerstown Regional Airport, (301) 733-8717, wingsandwheelsexpo.com.
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17 — 18 Virginia Beach, VA: NAS Oceana Air Show, time TBA, oceanaairshow.com. Camp Springs, MD:JBA Air & Space Expo, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Andrews AFB, jba.af.mil.
Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Marion, IN:Fly/In Cruise/In, 7 a.m., to 2 p.m., Marion Municipal Airport, (765) 664-2588, flyincruisein.com.
3—5 Cleveland, OH:Cleveland National Air Show, Gate 13 open 9 a.m., Burke Lakefront Airport, tickets in advance only at clevelandairshow.com. Toronto, Ont.:Canadian Int’l. Air Show, noon to 3 p.m., Canadian National Exhibition, cias.org.
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22 Fort Worth, TX:AllianceTexas Aviation Expo, open 11 a.m., Alliance Airport, atxaviationexpo.com. Tickets online only
ContinuedfromPage3 24 Madison, IN:Madison Airport Airshow/Aviation Day/Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 5:30 pm., Madison Municipal Airport, madisonmunicipalairport.com.
7—8 Gainesville, TX: Texas Antique Airplane Assn.-Fall Festival of Flight, gates Fri. 1 p.m./Sat. 8 a.m., Gainesville Municipal Airport, texasantiqueairplane.com.
24—25 San Diego, CA:MCAS Miramar Air Show, gates 8 a.m., miramarairshow.com. Wichita, KS:Frontiers in Flight Open House & Air Show, McConnell AFB, (316) 759-2471, mcconnell.af.mil.
13—16 Reno, NV:High Sierra Fly-In, 9 a.m. Thurs. to 5 p.m. Sun., Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip, highsierraflyin.com. STOL competitors must sign up. 14—16 Sparta, TN:Upper Cumberland Air Fair, gates Fri. noon/Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m., Upper Cumberland Regional Airport, (931) 739-7000, ucregionalairport.com.
Petaluma, CA:Petaluma Display Days, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Petaluma Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404.
15 — 16 Edwards AFB, CA: Aerospace Valley Air Show, 9 a.m., avairshow.com.
8—9 Wichita Falls, TX:Sheppard AFB Open House. CANCELED Salinas, CA:California Int’l. Airshow, gates 9 a.m., Salinas Municipal Airport, (831) 754-1983, salinasairshow.com. Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, markstar@garlic.com.
Ranger, TX:Ranger Old School Fly-In & Airshow, gates 9 a.m., Ranger Municipal Airport, (254) 433-1267, rangerairfield.org.
Santa Maria, CA:Central Coast AirFest, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Santa Maria Public Airport, centralcoastairfest.com.
16 San Diego, CA:Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., MontgomeryGibbs Field, (619) 301-2530.
25 Simsbury, CT:Simsbury Fly-In, Car Show, Food Truck Festival, Sat. 11a.m./Sun. 8 a.m., Simsbury Airport, (860) 693-4550, simsburyflyin.com.
21—22 North Little Rock, AR:North Little Rock Air Show, gates Fri. 5 p.m./ Sat. 9 a.m., North Little Rock Airport, (501) 835-5654, nlrairshow.com.
7—9 San Francisco, CA: Fleet Week Air Show, Fri. 10 a.m./Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m., Marina Green, fleetweeksf.org. 8 Atlanta, GA:CAF Dixie Wing WWII Heritage Days, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Falcon Field, Peachtree City, airbasegeorgia.org. Corsicana, TX:CAF Corsicana Airsho, gates 8:30 a.m., Corsicana Municipal Airport, coyotesquadron.org. Brandy Station, VA:Culpeper Air Fest, gates 9 a.m., Culpeper Regional Airport, culpeperairfest.com. Apple Valley, CA:Apple Valley Airshow, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Apple Valley Airport, (760) 995-8761, applevalleyairshow.com. Easton, MD:Easton Airport Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Easton-Newnam Field, eastonairport.com.
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15 Riverside, CA:Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309, flabob.org.
22 — 23 Bethel, PA: Golden Age Air Museum Flying Circus Airshow, gates 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Grimes Airfield, (717) 933-9566, goldenageair.org.
Jacksonville, FL: NAS JAX Air Show, gates 9 a.m., NAS Jacksonville, nasjaxairshow.com.
Rome, GA: Wings over North Georgia, parking 9 a.m. (advance tickets only), Russell Regional Airport, (706) 291-0030, wingsovernorthgeorgia.com.
Chino, CA: Hangar Talk/Flying Demo, 10:30 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org.
Mirabel, Quebec: Volaria Festival Aéronautique, gates Sat. noon/Sun. 10a.m., Montréal-Mirabel Int’l. Airport, volaria.ca. Colorado Springs, CO:Pikes Peak Regional Airshow, gates 8 a.m., Colorado Springs Airport, (719) 634-7333, pprairshow.org.
Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com.
OCTOBER 1 Altus, OK:Open House & Airshow “Red River Thunder,” gates 9 a.m., Altus AFB, (580) 481-7700, altus.af.mil. Somerville, TN: Thunder over Fayette County Airshow, noon to 5 p.m., Fayette County Airport, eventbrite.com. Georgetown, DE:Wings & Wheels, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Delaware Coastal Airport, wings-wheels.com. Sedona, AZ:Family Fun Day (Fly-in/Drive-in), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sedona Airport, (928) 282-4487, sedonaairport.org. Chino, CA: Hangar Talk/Flying Demo, 10:30 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org.
30—Oct. 2 Huntington Beach, CA:Pacific Airshow, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Huntington Beach, pacificairshow.com.
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1—2 Minden, NV:Aviation Roundup, gates 9 a.m., Minden-Tahoe Airport, (775)782-9871, aviationroundup.com. Sacramento, CA:California Capital Airshow, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mather Airport, californiacapitalairshow.com. Virginia Beach, VA:Warbirds over the Beach. CANCELED
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I see a lot of people bragging online about their written exam scores. But I failed the first time. Now, it is not because I could not do the work, I’m a very educated man and I’ve passed some difficult board exams, the kind that eat Ph.D.’s for lunch. But actually, that was my flaw as I prepped for the written. I figured I could push my way through the written exam with a moderate amount of study. Wrong. I missed passing, also known as failing, by just a few points. I realized I was going to have to attack the private pilot’s exam with the same intensity I used to pass my board exams. Then I went in for the retake strong and confident, came out with an 85. Then, I had one bigger box to check off the list before returning to flight lessons. In the next article, I’ll discuss the joys of getting a Class III medical certificate when you’re 56. I also think student pilots my age should strongly consider getting the medical early, if not before everything. I got it, but it wasn’t as easy as it would have been 20 or 30 years ago. More on that in the next article. 9
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $2.7 million on Aug. 18 to support research on how drones can assist in disaster preparedness and in“Everyemergencies.second counts in an emergency, and this funding will allow drones to safely and more quickly deploy in moments when minutes matter,” said Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen. The research will explore the use of drones in providing effective and efficient responses to different natural and humanmade disasters. It will address coordination procedures among drone operators from federal agencies as well as state and local disaster preparedness and emergency response organizations. The five universities and their award amounts are: •University of Vermont $1,195,000 •University of Alabama Huntsville $828,070 •New Mexico State University $400,000 •North Carolina State University $200,000
Last month’s announcement is the third round of Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) grants, which brings the total to 20 grants valued at $21 million for Fiscal Year 2022. The ASSURE Center of Excellence is one of six that the agency has established to help advance technology and educate the next generation of aviation professionals. Research conducted through ASSURE is focused on helping the drone community safely grow and integrate into the nation’s airspace. Earlier in 2022, Secretary Buttigieg outlined six key Innovation Principles the Department of Transportation will apply when fostering transportation technologies. Specifically, while continuing to commit to the highest standards of safety across technologies, these awards demonstrate the Department’s commitment to exploring ways to leverage innovation to help communities and public sector partners through experimentation. More than 850,000 recreational and commercial drones are in the active drone fleet, and that number is expected to grow. Learn more on the FAA website, faa.gov.
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the eventual check ride. Also, the things I’ve learned for the written exam helped me feel a little less confused as my lessons began to progress. It has still been confusing and overwhelming at times, but at least I began with some form of foundation. As a mature person with so much to do outside of this hobby, checking off ground school and the test reduced a lot of stress.
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“The new proof-of-concept device is a promising step forward in enhancing the human-computer interface of simulated flight,” said Redbird CEO Todd Willinger.
Redbird Flight (Redbird) uncovered for the first time on July 25 a proof of concept for a desktop flight training device that utilizes mixed-reality (MR) technology. Developed on the same platform as the company’s FAA-approved Basic Aviation Training Device, the Redbird TD, the new device adds a mixed-reality headset that amplifies a pilot’s visual cues, creating a more immersive environment for flight training.The mixed-reality visual system is powered by Quantum3D, a leading developer and manufacturer of real-time visual simulation systems based in Silicon Valley. Unlike many simulation visual systems that blend the physical and digital worlds, the mixed-reality solution integrated into the new Redbird device transitions seamlessly as pilots move their eyes from the graphics in the simulation to the real-world flight controls.
“In our years of research and development of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality systems, we had found that creating a more immersive visual environment came at the expense of impeding a pilot’s ability to interact accurately with the physical elements required in certified training devices. This device allows pilots to see and adjust to everything inside and out of the flight deck – both virtual and physical –demonstrating that it could become an effective solution for professional flight training.” Redbird showcased the new device in its exhibit at AirVenture 2022. The company is working on bringing it to market with compelling features and functionality that suit several use cases –from STEM education to advanced flight training. PROOFOF CONCEPT REALITY TRAINING DEVICE
Tecnam’s Gran Lusso embodies elegance and innovation in a sleek powerful package. (Courtesy Jeffrey Decker)
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Francesco Sferra, sales and business development manager, lists how the control panel improved. “We redesigned it from the glare shield down,” he says. Standard FMS accompany the Garmin NXI touch-screen avionics suite. Its AFCS Control Unit GMC 707 autopilot with ESP has ample safety features. “If you get disoriented you just hit the button and level out.” Sferra explains. No leading edge and no cuffs distract from clean aerodynamics. “It’s a very smooth aircraft because of its single-frame composite fuselage,” he says, though the wing is aluminum in case it gets dinged. “We decided not to go full composite because any problems you may have, a metal wing is much easier to fix.” Sferra says Cirrus and Cessna customers are switching over, seeing value worth $626,750 per aircraft. Between 60 and 80 models of P2010s are produced
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What makes high-performance even better? Great luxury. Gran Lusso, as Tecnam names its new P2010 variant. The Italian manufacturer’s four-seat high-wing started its American tour at Oshkosh, showcasing a hand-stitched leather interior even more opulent than the prototype that first appeared in April at Aero Friedrichshafen. That aircraft is now flying over Europe, one of three sold to customers with high expectations. It’s elegance and innovation in a sleek, powerful package, says U.S. Sales Director Dave Copeland. “Lamborghini, Ferrarri, those are code words for us, what people expect from the most luxurious sportscars,” he says. “They’re famous for clean, sleek innovation.” Every touch surface is leather. “We’ve doubled the carpet in this aircraft. It’s a wool and silk blend.” Suede on the ceiling, extra storage compartments, a third door, new entry steps and standard metal paint... all those amenities add 39 pounds of weight over the previous P2010 certified just last year. “We’re on a weight loss program,” Copeland adds. Swapping steel for aluminum and carbon fiber, plus a new battery, will drop 15 pounds. Useful load is 805 pounds. Today’s endurance is up to 13 hours and with a 1,000 nm range and fuel capacity of 63 U.S. gallons (240 litres). A typical flight at 140 knots burns eight gallons per hour. At 120 knots its six gallons per hour in Continental’s Jet/diesel powered 170-hp engine. It’s turbocharged, the newest and most powerful engine of the CD-100 family. FADEC manages the fuel under redundant safety features and constant power up to 10,000 feet. In back, the storage compartment can only be unlocked from the inside. “It’s more secure and it just makes more sense,” Copeland says. Seats rated to absorb 26Gs were tweaked for extra room. At six feet tall, Copeland fits easily in the back and has room to stretch up front with a fancy armrest at each side. Redesigning the center console leaves room for phones to charge up just behind the new trim control and parking brake, which formerly sprouted from the floor.
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Castle Air Museum, adjacent to Castle Airport (MER) is in its 41st year of operation, and has become the West Coast’s largest static display of vintage military aircraft dating back from the late 1930’s. With over 80 aircraft in the collection and more due soon, such as the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk and FA-18 Blue Angel Aircraft, the Museum is situated on 31 acres, 25 of which are currently occupied by aircraft. The most comprehensive collection of WWII Bombers, from the Douglas B-18 Bolo to the mammoth Convair RB-36 Peacemaker, B-52D Stratofortress view aircraft from the Lockheed F-80 to the General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon. The Museum is located at 5050 Santa Fe Dr., Atwater, CA 95301, and open daily 9 am to 4 pm, with last admission to the Aircraft Exhibit Grounds at 3:15 daily. For more information, please call 209-723-2178 or visit www.castleairmuseum.org.
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In the 35 years since he was first elected to Congress, Sen. Jim Inhofe (ROklahoma), EAA 179992, has continually fought for the rights of pilots and the general aviation industry as a whole. After three-plus decades in Congress, Inhofe has decided to retire at the end of the 117th Congress, which concludes on Jan. 3, For2023.his many years of service and advocacy in support of general aviation, Inhofe was presented with EAA’s Freedom of Flight Award on Aug. 26. The Freedom of Flight Award is EAA’s highest honor, bestowed annually to recognize contributions to aviation that closely mirror the integrity, entrepreneurship, and innovativeness of EAA members.“I think it’s great. It’s really something when you think about the number of people who’ve done some good things [who also earned the award],” Inhofe said. In his final trip to Oshkosh as a sitting U.S. senator, Inhofe reflected on the two aspects of attending AirVenture that he enjoys most – the friends he sees and the aviation-related legislation he gathers support“Peoplefor. will ask, ‘What rewards you the most?’ There are really two things,” he said. “The first is the people. There are people that I’ve known all my life, and I only see them once a year. I look forward to it. They know me; I know them. It’s just fun spending time with them. The second thing is probably the most productive thing, and that’s getting things passed.”The legacy Inhofe leaves when it comes to legislative wins for general aviation is impressive. As an avid pilot with more than 11,000 hours, Inhofe’s passion is aviation, and it shows with what he’s been able to accomplish in Congress. When legendary military, test, and air show pilot Bob Hoover’s medical certificate was revoked by the FAA, Inhofe helped shepherd legislation through the Senate to protect FAA certificate holders from bureaucratic overreach by providing pilots the ability to immediately appeal emergency revocations of their certificates to the National Transportation Safety“NothingBoard. was more significant than seeing the look on Bob Hoover’s face that he was back in the air,” Inhofe said. To match the international standard for commercial pilots, Inhofe helped pass legislation to raise the mandatory retirement age for American pilots from 60 to 65 years. Inhofe was also instrumental in helping to create the Pilot’s Bill of Rights, which creates a level playing field between individual pilots and the FAA by ensuring pilots have access to all the information required to appropriately defend themselves during an FAA enforcement proceeding or NTSB review.Inhofe’s involvement in third-class medical reform also cannot be understated. The result was BasicMed, which eased the medical certification process for pilots by cutting bureaucratic red tape and encouraged pilots to disclose and get treatment for medical conditions that may affect their ability to fly. To address the shortage of pilots and aviation maintenance professionals, Inhofe created the Aviation Pilot and Maintenance Workforce Development Program that supported career development, as well as directed the FAA to modernize the mandatory curriculum for aviation maintenance technician schools for the first time since the 1960s. Recently, Inhofe was vital in defeating the ATC privatization movement, which was an effort to take away the freedom to fly from GA pilots by privatizing air traffic control. Additionally, he’s helped in designated pilot examiner reforms, which ensured the FAA updates regulations and policies related to the selection, training, and deployment of DPEs to ensure commercial and recreational pilots have access to an adequate number of examiners. As someone making his 43rd FREEDOMOF FLIGHT AWARD GIVENTO JAMES INHOFE, LEAVINGA LEGACY
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straight trip to AirVenture (excluding 2020’s cancellation), aviation events like Oshkosh are close to Inhofe’s heart, and he’s passed legislation that directs the FAA to provide air traffic services for these types of gatherings without additional cost to participants. In his remaining months in Congress, Inhofe does have some legislative goals when it comes to general aviation, particularly when it comes to the transition to unleaded avgas. “On top of my mind this year is how we can provide a safe and smart transition to unleaded aviation gas so that pilots can keep flying,” he said. “We must all work together to provide the smoothest transition to an unleaded aviation gas. One of the ways we can ensure this is to make sure airports continue to make available for sale 100LL aviation gas until there is an unleaded fuel solution approved for use and available, enabling pilots to keep on flying. Second, we can provide airports across the nation with additional flexibility to use Airport Improvement Program funding to make the infrastructure upgrades necessary to quicken the transition to unleaded aviation gas.” In addition, Inhofe supports a number of other initiatives to help general aviation. The National Center for the Advancement of Aviation (NCAA) ensures the development and sustainability of the civil and military workforce via the promotion of youth aviation programs and the availability of aviation-oriented curriculum for students of all ages, and empowers collaborative and crossdisciplinary efforts between private sector organizations, higher education, and other relevant entities to develop cuttingedge aviation materials, technology, and avionics. The PLANE Act ensures tax receipts from all aviation fuel sources are deposited in the Airport and Airway Trust years of construction Beechcraft Bonanza A36 285HP1968-1983 Beechcraft Bonanza C/D 35 1951-1953 Beechcraft Bonanza J/K/M 35 1958-1960 Beechcraft Bonanza N/P 35 1961-1963 Beechcraft Bonanza V35 A/B 1966-1982 Cessna 150 1959-1977 Cessna 152 1978-1986 Cessna 172 Universal Universal Cessna 172M 1973-1976 Cessna 172N 1977-1980 Cessna 172P 1981-1986 Cessna 172R 1998-2006 Cessna 172RG 1980-1985 Cessna 172S 1998-2006 Cessna 172S G1000 2005+ Cessna 177RG 1971-1978 Cessna 182P 1972-1976 Cessna 182R 1981-1986 Cessna R182 Skylane RG 1978-1986 Cessna 182RG Turbo 1979-1986 Cessna 182T Analog Gauges 2001+ Cessna 182T/G1000 2004+ Cessna 210N Centurion 1979-1984 Cessna Turbo 182T 2001+ Cessna Turbo 182T/G1000 2006+ Cessna Turbo 206H 1998+ Cessna Turbo 210M Centurion1977-1978 Cirrus SR20 Analog Gauges 2000-2003 Cirrus SR20 G1-G2 2003-2007 Cirrus SR20 G3 2007+ Cirrus SR20 Perspective 2008+ Cirrus SR22 G1-G2 2003-2007 Cirrus SR22 G3 2007+ Cirrus SR22 Perspective 2008+ Cirrus SR22 G3 Turbo 2007+ Cirrus SR22 Turbo Perspective 2008+ Diamond DA20 C1 1998+ Diamond Star DA40 2001+ Piper Archer II PA-28-181 1976-1994 Piper Archer III PA-28-181 1995-2002 Piper Arrow 180 PA-28R-180 1967-1971 Piper Arrow II PA-28R-200 1969-1976 Piper Arrow III PA-28R-201 1977+
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annually. Of the four varieties, he projects up to 30 percent will be Gran Lussos; up from an initial estimate of 10 percent. With fewer suppliers than competitors, Tecnam manufactures as much as 80 percent of each aircraft, starting with raw materials. Since the P2010’s first flight in 2012, Sferra says Tecnam’s manufacturing capacity has tripled. Growth north of Naples continues. “We already bought the land and work is underway to double this,” he Learnreports.more about Tecnam Aircraft on their website: https://www.tecnam .com. Standard FMS accompany the Garmin NXI touch-screen suite in Tecnam’s Gran Lusso. (Courtesy Jeffrey Decker) Tecnam’s Gran Lusso is a four-seat highwing aircraft that made an exciting appearance at AirVenture.(CourtesyJeffrey Decker) Tecnam’s Gran Lusso
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“Pretty much from the minute I first flew at Clemson in 2009, I wanted to join the military,” Bodie said. “For years, I tried to email my package to all the units I was interested in and was not getting any response.”By2015, Bodie was finished with her MBA, fully rated, and working for Republic Airlines as a first officer flying the Embraer 170. Through all those years, that nagging feeling that she would serve in the military had never left. Standing out among her peers with higher education and 3,000 flying hours, she was selected for Officer Training School and Undergraduate Pilot Training after a recruiter suggested Bodie put in an unsponsored package. Several squadrons called to interview her, and she joined the 916th Air Refueling Wing at Seymour Johnson AFB, as a KC-135R Stratotanker“Itpilot.was a backward way of doing things and a very hard way to get into the Reserve,” said Bodie, who jokes that she had to fly all the way around the world to get to her goal of serving in the military. Forging an Affordable Path for Others Driven by a desire to help others streamline the process of obtaining a pilot’s license, joining the military, and volunteering, Bodie found and connected with BogiDope, an aviation career consulting resource, and became their first female coach. For a year, Bodie researched and compiled all the best resources into “Affordable Paths for Launching Your Aviation Career,” a free RESERVE PHILANTHROPIST DEVELOPS E-COURSE TO HELP OTHERS FLY
While Inhofe is retiring from the Senate, this won’t be the last time he’ll be back at Oshkosh, as this event is his passion and he won’t stop advocating for aviation even when retired. “It’s the most enjoyable thing I do every single year,” he said. “When you have the job that I have, there’s a lot of misery. I come here because I know a bunch of people. I have friends here that I see once a year. The second thing I do, we’re passing laws and all that, and the best place to get support is to do it here.”
Capt. Kristin “Bodie, 77th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus pilot, poses on the flightline at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 20, 2022. Bodie is a reservist who flies the Airbus 320 as a first officer for American Airlines full time and spends countless hours pouring into others through a myriad of philanthropic outlets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Carolyn Herrick)
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When she was a little girl, Capt. Kristin Bodie, 77th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus pilot, used to lay in the grass with her grandmother on their farm in rural Saluda, South Carolina, and watch the fighter jets from nearby Shaw Air Force Base and McEntire Joint National Guard Base fly overhead, wondering where they were going and what it would be like to fly through the clouds. Her journey to become an Air Force pilot took years, and she flew all around the world to reach her goal, but Bodie took the things she has learned and developed an online course to help others find their path more easily.
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Fund so all aviation user fees go to support aviation infrastructure and the aviation community, as well as empowers DPEs and DARs by giving them necessary civil liability protection and designates qualified GA airports as “disaster relief airports” so they have the needed infrastructure. The Certainty for General Aviation Pilots Act provides certainty that pilots engaged in flight training and flight testing are not considered as “carrying persons or property for compensation or hire,” while the HANGARS Act funds the construction of hangars at general aviation airports to address the growing aircraft hangar shortage.
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“Girls Don’t Fly Planes” Bodie remembers sitting in church as young as five years old, hearing the preacher talk about serving in the military or as a missionary and thinking, “He’s talking about me. Someday, I am going to leave my family and serve.” Her love of watching airplanes spurred a strong desire to fly them. “Every time I mentioned becoming a pilot, teachers in school would say, ‘Girls don’t do that,’” Bodie said. “I didn’t know of any female pilots, so I believed them – until I got to college and a good friend took flight lessons and asked if I wanted to go on a flight.” Bodie, who was attending Clemson University, immediately fell in love with being in the Determinedair.
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to become a professional pilot, she enrolled in a program at Embry Riddle University. Upon completion of her Master of Business Administration in aviation management and obtaining her flight ratings, Bodie landed her first flying job doing aerial surveys in a Cessna 172. As a brand-new pilot, she was in charge of all aspects of each mission, from coordination to logistics, refueling and maintenance. “That taught me a lot about myself as a person and pilot,” she said. “I was out there traveling the country by myself with nothing but my suitcase and this tiny little airplane. It put me out of my comfort zone and made me more confident.” Giving Back After eight months, Bodie began flying mapping missions in the King Air 200s, working seven days followed by seven days off. Looking to fill her time off, Bodie found Wings of Hope, a humanitarian organization that flies to highly remote locations to provide lifesaving care interventions to people who have never have a chance to see a doctor. This mission was close to her heart for personal reasons. “When I was around 8 years old, I watched my cousin Loren struggle through leukemia, so it meant a lot to me to fly these missions,” Bodie said. “When my cousin died, it was so impactful; my entire life, I knew I needed to give back.” As the only young woman volunteering, Bodie had to work hard to build her credibility there. “I would clean the hangar, mop, and trade apple dumplings and pecan pie to learn,” she There,said.she learned to weld, do engine overhauls, change gears, fabrication, upholstery and more. After a few months, she began flying children with terminal illnesses and disabilities around the country for treatment. Bodie became more and more involved with Wings of Hope, eventually becoming a board member and assisting on a global level. She also started volunteering in the organization’s SOAR into STEM program, partnering with Boeing to bring high-risk youth into the hangar to mentor them. “We would talk about the military and show them how to join and get college paid for, to help get them out of situations they’re in and into something fulfilling,” she said.
The Board of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced on Aug. 24 that Timothy Obitts will step down as President and CEO effective Sept. 1, 2022, as Obitts will continue to advance the cause of sustainability as the Chief Legal Officer for Alder Fuels. The Board of NATA has appointed Curt Castagna (President and CEO, Aeroplex Group Partners, Long Beach, Calif.) to serve as NATA’s 11th President and CEO. Since joining the NATA staff in November 2014, Obitts also served as the Association’s Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President of Business Operations, and Senior Vice President of Business & General Counsel, overseeing the Association’s day-to-day operation and ensuring a member-first culture. For nearly the past three years as NATA’s President and CEO, Obitts was instrumental in advocating for its members during the COVID pandemic and personally guiding hundreds of aviation businesses through complex relief programs. During his tenure with NATA, he brought leaders of other general aviation groups together in demonstrating the industry’s commitment to sustainability through the promotion of initiatives that advance the proliferation of sustainable aviation fuels, encourage the use of Book and Claim programs, and provide a roadmap for FBOs, airports, and other aviation businesses to reduce their environmental footprint. “It has been an honor to serve the membership of NATA these past eight years. We have accomplished much together, overcome adversity, furthered the cause of aviation safety, and raised awareness of the critical role that aviation businesses play in advancing society. I am proud and humbled to have been the leader of a great team at NATA and continue my support of leadership in advancing the Association’s success,” stated Obitts.NATA Board Chair Clive Lowe (Executive Vice President, Atlantic Aviation, Arlington, VA) recognized Obitts’ contributions and thanked Castagna for his willingness to serve as President and CEO. “Tim was instrumental in guiding our members through one of the most challenging times in our history, assisting them in overcoming hurdles and refocusing them on new opportunities. On behalf of the NATA Board, members, and staff, I sincerely thank Tim for his years of service to the Association and look forward to great things ahead under his guidance at Alder Fuels, as well as his continued advocacy for sustainability initiatives in our industry,” said Lowe.With Castagna continuing his duties as President and CEO of Aeroplex Group Partners, this leadership transition follows a succession plan set up by the Association several years ago to leverage the experience and dedication of its members to drive strategy and effect meaningful change in the industry. Marty Hiller first served in this capacity in 2016, consistently demonstrating his value to the Association through a keen understanding of its membership’s needs and insight in the development of innovative products and services. Castagna will serve NATA’s membership under this model, leveraging a proven industry background with a specific focus on trade association collaboration and stakeholder engagement to help take the Association into the next phase of flight. Prior to accepting the position, Castagna served more than six years as an NATA Board Member including two years as Board Chair and one year as Immediate Past Chair. “We all welcome Curt’s expansive industry experience and knowledge of the Association in helping to further LEADERSHIP, RECOGNIZES TIMOTHY OBITTS’ SERVICETO MEMBERS
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God gave me airplanes as a vehicle to spread my compassion more. I would always do it, but with airplanes I can do it on a larger scale through the world.” Bodie’s free e-course can be accessed at www.af.mil.https://bogidope.com/courses/affordable/LearnmoreabouttheAirForceat
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Believe it or not, the EAA Young Eagles program is now in its 30th year of providing free introductory flights to kids ages 8 to 17! This is all thanks to the efforts of 50,000 dedicate volunteers. The Young Eagles 30th Anniversary was officially launched at EAA AirVenture 2022, but the year-round participation by EAA members is what will make this celebration special! To celebrate the Young Eagles 30th Anniversary and to launch the program into the next three decades, EAA is excited to announce a number of special Young Eagles programs. Young Eagles 30 Flight for 30 Years – Any Young Eagles pilot that flies 30 Young Eagles from Aug. 1, 2022 to July EAA
NATA’s impact through advocacy advancements, education innovations, and an elevated industry presence. We appreciate Curt’s long standing and continued commitment to NATA and will benefit greatly from his ability to foster progress through effective partnerships and community collaboration,” Lowe added.Newly appointed NATA President and CEO Castagna stated, “I am honored to continue my service to NATA members and the aviation business industry in my new role. My ability to serve in this capacity is based in part on the tireless efforts of Keith DeBerry as COO, Jason Miller as CFO, and the entire dedicated NATA staff. Together, we will work to advance safety initiatives, enhance training opportunities, assist aviation businesses in navigating the needs of emerging industry markets, and ensure business aviation policy is sound and aligns with our members’ current operating environment.”Learn more about NATA at www.nata.aero.
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EAA Director, Chapters & Homebuilt Community Manager Charlie Becker reports that more than 2,200 people stopped by the booth to pull a rivet. What makes this Waiex-B unique is that it is the first to incorporate a factorydesigned installation of a Rotax 912iS engine.The aircraft will also feature a custom paint scheme courtesy of the “Pick The Paint” contest presented by The Sherwin-Williams Company and supported by Scheme Designers Inc. Voters had 10 options to pick from, created by Craig Barnett, CEO of Scheme Designers Inc. After more than 5,000 votes, an American flag-based design was the winner.
Double Young Eagles Credits for EAA Chapters – To encourage chapters to participate in the Young Eagles 30th Anniversary, and host additional rallies, EAA will be offering double Young Eagles credits ($10 per flight) to chapters from Jan. 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023. Young Eagles credits are accrued on a calendar year basis, and can be redeemed the following calendar year for a wide variety of items that improve the Young Eagles program. This includes sponsoring Air Academy attendees, supplies/equipment to improve the chapter’s Young Eagles program, Young Eagles Workshop kits, and Young Eagles Build and Fly kits. Learn more at EAA.org/YECredits.Tolearnmoreand get involved, visit EAA.org/YE30.
Joe Norris, EAA Lifetime 113615, was at the controls of the Sonex Waiex-B on its first flight Aug. 18. (Courtesy EAA)
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This year’s completed One Week Wonder at EAA AirVenture in July had a successful first flight at Wittman Regional Airport on Thursday, Aug.18. Joe Norris, EAA Lifetime 113615, was at the controls of the Sonex Waiex-B on a beautiful sunny day. The One Week Wonder project began as a kit on Monday morning of AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, July 25, and ended on Sunday, July 31, with the aircraft’s first official taxi during the air show.
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“preservation”isanimportantfactor.planes.Whenitcomestoantiqueaircraft,thepaintjobofsomeoftheciviliangiventothepossibilityofraindamagingStearman.Therewasalsoconsiderationbecauseshefliesanopen-cockpiticawithBigRed”acthadtobecanceled,factorwaslowcumulusclouds.seconddayhadsomerain,butthemainrain,althoughnotcontinuous,whilethedayoftheshowwascharacterizedbymakingprocessesthatgoeson.Thefirstonlookerswereexposedtothedecision-weatherchanged,sodidtheplan,sodays,however,werecanceled.Astheedwithbadweather.Neitherofitstwothatsomeoftheshowswillbeconfront-forsomanyyears,itonlymakessenseair.Withashowthathasbeengoingonfactor,withtoomuchofthewaterinthebudgetof$88,towhatitisnow.however,fromitsrootsin1959,withainsteadoftheusualfive.Ithasgone,althoughitwasscheduledforfourhoursTheChicagoAir&WaterShowreturnedAug.20-21afteratwo-yearhiatus.Itwasa“full”show,Onceagain,weatherplayedamajorSusanDacy’s“BarnstormingAmer- RescueMH-65E)arenormallyinter-Helicopters;U.S.CoastGuardAir/Sea412EPHuey;ChicagoPoliceDept.(ChicagoFireDept.Air/SeaRescueBellforcarrierlandings.andbeefeduplandinggearandtailhookNavy’svariant,withalargerwingspanairshow.TheCmodeloftheF-35istheAirandWaterShow;arareeventforany1DCorsair)werepresentedinthesame35CLightningII,A-4Skyhawk,andFG-Mustang)andtheNavyLegacyFlight(F-HeritageFlight(F-22RaptorandP-51Forthefirsttime,theAirForceThethreehelicopterdemonstrations goon!”thekeyshere.show.Flexibilityandadaptabilitywereabletodoamaneuveroutoftheirhighsawthatthecloudspermitted,theywereshow,butonSunday,whentheleadpilotTheyhadplannedondoingtheirlowsecuringtheairspacelasteduntil3p.m..Thiswaspossible,becausetheNOTAMslippedto2:15,andSunday’sto2:20.Saturday’sBlueAngelsperformancewasendat2p.m.,duetotheweather,streamerstoaccessthewinds.Troopshipflewaroundanddroppedjump,butonlyaftertheirC-31AArmy’sGoldenKnightswereabletoformed.out,theF-22andF-35Cdemoteamsper-needhighceilings.Asthecloudsmovedwereabletobecompleted,astheydon’tboltsandtheUSMCMV-22Ospreyactspeeledoffintotheclouds.135did.Itflewpastthecrowdsandweather,butthat’sexactlywhattheKC-showaircraftbeingusedtocheckthecloudcoveropenedup.“TripleTimeTeam”monikerwhentheformedtheirformationactundertheformtheirindividualacts,buttheyper-Coleman,andRobHollanddidnotper-hadtobecutshort.BillStein,Kevinisseldomseen.Bell206BIIIJetRanger),somethingthaticopters(Bell206LLongRangerandSunday’sshow.ThePolicehadbothhel-lowceiling,allthreewereatthestartofspersedwiththeotheracts,butduetotheWiththeweatherholds,somethingsYoumayhaveneverheardofairFortunately,theA-10CThunder-Whentheweatherpermitted,theAlthoughtheshowwasscheduledtoAsthesayinggoes,“Theshowmust)
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flight!(CourtesyAnnamarieBuonocore)trainedCFI’s.ComeexperienceaerobaticlevelsofpilotexpertisebymilitarycombatInstructorstailorXL’sACMsortiesforalltionalawarenessandresponseskills.menu.It’llexpandandimproveyoursitua-bineseverythingontheirflighttrainingskillstothetest.Thetrainingprogramcom-ableaircraftwhileputtingyouraerobaticienceACMintheworld’smostmaneuver-CombatManeuvering)training.Exper-Hangar.XLAviationoffersACM(AirOpsManagerAnnaZavrazhnovaintheXL
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Anna: instructor.Igotmylicensewithhim.thatworkshereatXLandhe’saverygoodSomeoneintroducedmetoaninstructorsomequestionsthereaboutflighttraining.“RussianpilotsofBayarea,”andIaskedexpensive.ThenIfoundaFacebookpage,butIdidn’treallylikeit.ItwasalsokindofIstartedwithanotherschoolOurfirstintroductorylessonwithhimwasinaDecathlon.Ireallylikeaer-obaticsandIalwayswantedtoflyaero-batics.WewentupintheDecathlonandIenjoyedflyingwithhim.ThenIdidmytraininginaCessnaandgotmylicenseinaboutayear.Iwasworkingonmyinstru-mentratingbutquitforalittlewhiletodosomeaerobaticsandIwenttomyfirstcompetitioninCoalinga(centralCalif.)andplacedsecond.AndthenIstartedmyinstrumenttrainingagain.SonowI’mdoingboth,instrumentandaerobatics.
IFUSA: wanttolearnhowtofly?givetoaspiringpilotsandpeoplewhoWhatadvicewouldyou Anna: don’tgiveup.Youcandoit!becauseofthefiresinCalifornia.Soingthattime,Ihadtotakesomebreakslicenseinayear…nottoobad!Anddur-understandandIdidlearnandIgotmyyoucan’tgetalicense.”ButIdidstarttosay,“you’renotunderstandinganything,wassayingtome.Myinstructorwouldunderstandasinglewordmyinstructorverywell.WhenIfirststarted,Ididn’tbabysitting,andIdidn’tspeakEnglishwasworkingimmigrantjobs,likefly,Ididn’thavemuchtimeandmoney.Iwasveryhardforme.WhenIstartedtoIwanttosaydon’tgiveup.It
Anna: gettingworseinRussia.therightthingbecauseeverythingisonlybaticchampionships,hesaidI’mdoingwonmultipleWorldandEuropeanaero-coachoftheRussianaerobaticteam,whoinstructorGeorgijKaminski,thehonoredWhenIcametosaybyetomyRussianU.S.,IthoughtaboutflyingandIagreed.weshouldthinkaboutcomingtothefriendstherebutwhenmyhusbandsaidleavingRussia.Ihavemyfamilyandmyforflying,Iwouldhaveneverthoughtofcameherewithmyhusband.Ifitwasn’twhereIcouldn’tgetalicenselegally.Iapprovedschool,butjustaflightclubaclub,notanykindofregulatorywasn’taschoolIcouldgotosoIwasinlicense.Itjustsocomplicatedandtherehavetopayalotofmoneytogetthethen10intheentirecountryandyouapprovedschoolhere,buttherearelessaschoolthatisapproved,likeanFAA-licensethere.InRussia,youhavetobeinminutesperweek.Icouldn’tgetmytoworkthreejobstobeabletoflyjust20verycomplicated.Itisverycorrupt.IhadandIstartedtoflyinRussiabutitwasI’moriginallyfromRussia
IFUSA: career?tionyourfull-timeoccupationandDoyouwanttomakeaviaAnna: alflying,especiallyaerobatics.flyfortheairlinesbutIenjoyrecreation-instructhereasaCFI.IneverwantedtotogetmycommerciallicenseandmaybegrandpawasaWorldWarIIpilot.Iwantmydreamfrommychildhood.Mygreat-Ialwayswantedtofly.Itwas
IFUSA: favoritekindofflying?thosekindsofplanes.Isaerobaticsyourbatictrainingandtheyhaveaccesstoaboutthisschool.Theydoalotofaero-That’swhatissogreat
Anna: sporty,moresensitive.prettygoodtoflythemwell.Pittsismorewingsandlittleailerons.Youhavetobebuthardtoflyaerobaticswithhugeit.TheDecathlonisprettyeasytolanditwashardformetogetcheckedoutinTheyarefuntoflyandhardtolandandkindofflying.MyfavoriteplaneisPitts.Ohyes,thisismyfavorite
IFUSA: bringingwomenintoaviation?Istheschoolgoodabout Anna: coolplanes.It’sagreatcommunity.dogs.Thekidsgettowatchandflyinplewhocomewiththeirkidsandtheirlot.Wehavefamilies,andwehavepeo-aPitts.She’sprettyimpressiveandfliesainaBarron,andthensingle-engineaddinshegothercommerciallicenseinatwin,inaDecathlon,inatailwheel,andthenhaveonegirlwhogotherprivatelicenseatalllevelsincludingaerobatics.Weothersandofcoursemanyfemalepilotsinstructorshere,Lynzie(Hudson)andWehavenumerousfemale
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aircrafttypecertificationsatalllevels.ing.Also,theyoffersoloaircraftrentalsandupsetrecovery,andaircombatmaneuver-offerflighttraininginaerobatics,onsetandarelearningEnglish,likeAnna.Theyyoustartedyourtraininginanothercountryyouwhereyouareinyourtraining,evenifprovideexactlywhatyouneed,andmeetfleetofaircraftandexpertflightinstructorsandsaferintheairandontheground.TheirXL’smissionistotrainpilotstobebetternowseesXLAviationashersecondhome.hertraining,whilelearningEnglish,andRussia.ShecametotheU.S.andcompletedtrainingunderdifficultcircumstancesinplishedpilot,especiallysinceshestartedherLivermore,Calif.Annaisaveryaccom-theopsmanageratXLAviationinureofinterviewingAnnaZavrazhnova,recentlyhadthepleas-
Anna: sowecantrainandcompeteinthose.todobetter.WehavealotofplaneshereRedlandsforanothercompetition.Ihopetogetbetterresults.I’mplanningtogototion.I’mhopingtobetrainingmoreandmuchasIwantedbeforethiscompeti-placedninth.Ididn’ttrainwellorasmoveduptoSportsman(category)andIinTracy(NorthernCalif.)thisyearandIyearandgotsecondplaceandthenIwasYes,IwasinCoalingalast
IFUSA: mendXL,whatsetsitapart?WhywouldyourecomAnna: (Hudson),CamKoutz,MikeBecker,baticshere.Allan(Crabill),Lynziehe’sanairlinecaptainandteachesaero-Tucker.HelovestoflyaPittsandnowcompetitionsandairshowswithSeanhehasflownininternationalaerobaticJohn(Degennaro)istheChiefPilotandother.Everybodyknowseverybodyhere.school,pilotsjustdon’tgettoknoweachcommunityandafamily.Inabigflighthimaboutit.Hecouldexplaineverything.hewaschangingoilandsoIjustaskedstandingrighttherewiththemechanicandknowmoreaboutengines.Here,Iwasicathisoldschool.Hefeltheneededtofrustratedbecausehenevermetamechan-wasaskedaboutenginesandsohewasherebecausehefailedhisoralexam.Hehangar.Therewasastudentwhocamemechanics.Thereceptionistishereintheplace.Youseetheownersandyouseeseeamechanic.Buthere,we’reallinonepapersandyougotothehangar.Younevertheywereaboutbusiness,yougetyourdifferenthere.IwasinotherschoolsandItsspecial.TheatmosphereisThisatmospherehereislikeina wanttokeepsafetyasatoppriority.good.Theyareexperiencedandtheyinstructorsandthemechanicsareverywouldliketoaddthateveryonehere,theHere,safetyisveryimportant.AndInotlikethat.Theyjustwantyourmoney.andpeoplewanttohelp.InRussia,it’sU.S.,youhavescholarshipsandtheFAAhere.Hehelpsallpeoplewhoneedit.hisCFIandnowCameronisinstructingofus.HehelpedCameron(Koutz)togetfirstcompetition.Hedoesthatwithmanymeablockofhourstoprepareformyandalwayssupportedme.Heevengavealwayshelpingpeople.Hebelievesinmeflight.Mike(Henderson),theowner,iswithtens-of-thousandsofhoursteachingClintBeachamaregreatXLinstructorsWhatelseisverygoodhereinthe
IFUSA: workhereatXL?Doesyourinstructorstill Anna: manyothercountries.Russianstudents,studentsfromIndiaandpeoplefromallovertheworldhereatXL,eignstudents.Weactuallyhavealotofformalknowledgeandabilitytotrainfor-youhavetoapplyforthisandhehastheforflighttraining.Ifyou’reaninstructordent,youhavetogettheTSApermissiontionspapers.Whenyou’reaforeignstu-“PermissiontoInitiateTraining,”regula-allflywithhim.HealsohastheTSAbroughtallmyRussianfriendshere.Theyworksherefull-timeandhe’sverybusy.IYes,hestillworkshere.He
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26 InFlightUSA Celebrating 39 Years September2022 AircraftandInsuranceClaimsManagement, DIVORCE – PATERNITY MEN’S RIGHTS If you are Involved in a Divorce or Paternity...youCase...Should Know That: 1. You may have an excellent chance of obtaining child custody; 2. It’s your child...shedoesn’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.Ifproperlyrepresented,you won’t be “taken to the 6.Courtscanbelegallyrequirednottofavorthewoman;cleaners”,7.Youcanfightagainstfalsechargesofchildabuseorspousal abuse. 8. You can emerge from a divorce emotionally and financially sound; 9.Men do 10.Californiacaseshaverights!only. Contact: Lawyers For Men’s Rights 213-384-8886 or visit us at www.mensrightslawyers.com LAW OFFICESOF STUART J. FABER Editorial ByEdDowns SafetyInstitutes.thetwovideosproducedbyAOPA’sAirbacktothiswriter’smindasIwatchedinfact,thisNASAactivitythatcameandareapartofallpilottraining.Itwas,asAeronauticalDecisionMaking(ADM)studiesevolvedintowhatweknowtodaywiththiswriterandmanyothers.Theseticipateat100percent.”Thatpointstuckpercent,butifyouareinvolved,youpar-anykindofaccidentmaybeonly.001toDr.Lauber,“Thechancesofbeinginregarding“statisticalsafety.”AccordingDr.LauberofferedaninterestingviewBayarea.Reallycoolstufftoplaywith!NASAAmesResearchCenterintheSFOEmbryRiddleUniversityandfinallytheremarkableguy.WeheldmeetingsatLauber,Ph.D.Neuropsychology,atrulyNASAteamwasleadofDr.JohnK.studyairline-relatedaccidents.ThejoinedotherairlineprosandNASAto70s/early80stimeframe,thiswriterContinentalAirlines,backinalatedoingresearchformyoldemployer,evencomingclosetoamidair.Butwhilepoint,theoddsareinyourfavorofneverimproved.Frompurelyastatisticalstand-Theyhavenotgottenworse,butalsonotwhereintheteenstolow20s,everyyear.withsuchencountersaveragingsome-factoringeneralaviation?Notreally,workingwithpilotsandtheATCsystem.ingpersonalviewsgleanedfromyearsofstatsandFARstoaminimum,butshar-thisoldCFItoramblejustabit,keepingincludethepotentialofamidair.Allowtherearemanytrainingscenariosthatlynotatthetopoftheconversationlist,other.Whilemidaircollisionsaretypical-flyingfromoneendofthecountrytothewhatisgoingoninGAandprofessionalCourses)isthatoneisallowedtosampleconductingFlightInstructorRevalidationthan300studentsperyear(includingofthefunaspectsofworkingwithmoreconductacheck-outorflightreview.OneendliveorZOOM),flywithastudent,oralmosteverytimeIteachaclass(week-derstandingsthiswriterencounterseventsthatstruckhome,butthemisun-Butitwasnotjustthetragedyoftheseaboutmidaircollisions,withlossoflife.asthetitleimplies,bothreportswereTworecentvideosproducedbyAOPA’sAirSafetyInstitutecaughtthiswriter’sattention.Yes,First,aremidaircollisionsamajorTheseearlyNASAstudieswerelook-ingspecificallyforairlineproceduralerrorsand/orpoorcrewcommunication.Withouttheadvanceddatarecordingsystemsnow simplydidnothingfortoolong.Itisoftennotquestionwhatwashappeningbutexamples,atleastoneoftheplayersdidcommunicationgoingoninbothoftheseishardtoimaginethat,giventhelevelofplanewasrunoverbythefasterplane.Itingonhissix,buttoolate.Theslowercernedabouttheunseenplanenowclos-aroundatthelastminute,obviouslycon-approach.Thetrainerattemptedtogoprocedures.Thestraight-incalledfinalingstraight-inutilizingtypicalCTAFturnedbaseandfinalinfrontofthearriv-againmakingCTAFcalls.Thetrainerlongstraight-inapproachathighspeed,port.AnarrivingplanedecidedtomakeaCTAFcallsasthiswasanon-toweredair-work,touch-and-goes,makinggoodandstudent)wasdoingtypicalpatternthesecondexample,atrainingplane(CFInoclarificationsweresoughtorgiven.Inleastonemusthavehadbad“vibes,”butOfthethreeplayersinthistragedy,atassignedandovertooktheplaneonfinal.fieldflewpasttheparallelrunwaybeenbetter,buttheaircraftoverflyingthequency.Communicationcouldnothavebothplanesandbothpilotswereonfre-amountoftime.Thetowerwastalkingtobothairplanesonthegroundintheleastances,awell-managedprocesstogetwithaparallelrunway.Byallappear-clearedforamid-fieldcrossingtolineupairport,oneonalongfinalandtheotherwereapproachingawell-knowntoweredsions.caseinthetwomostrecentmidaircolli-accidentisalreadyhappening.Suchwasthenotindangerofhavinganaccident,theactionisrequired.Inotherwords,youaresomethingiswrong,”ITIS!Immediatefulsafetytoolandthatifyouare“thinkingteamconcludedthat“intuition”isapower-notdeclaringanemergency.OurNASAseekingclarificationfromATC,theywereButtheywerenotacting,theywerenotakeyaircraftsystemwasmalfunctioning.mighthavebeenmisunderstoodorperhapsbersthatsomethingwaswrong,aclearancetryingtoconfirmwiththeothercrewmem-whichwasabouttokillthem.TheywerecrewwasconversingaboutthesituationthevastmajorityofCVRsreviewed,thesomethingelse,whichwasunexpected.Induralandcrewcoordinationissues,butalsoconversation.Yes,wepickeduponproce-onlycoveredthelast30minutesofacrew’sCockpitVoiceRecorders(CVRs)whichGAplanes),allwehadtoworkwithwerecommontoaircarrieroperations(andmanyInthefirstexample,twoaircraft AMIDAIR C AN RUIN YOUR DAY ContinuedonPage27
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approacheswithClassGVFRminimumsports(ClassG)haveGPSnon-precisiontimetomissit.timetopopoutandseeaVFRairplaneintheground,givingyou(theIMCpilot)bilityandstandardcloudclearancegotodardVFRminimumsofthreemilesvisi-sidereda“precisionapproach,”thestan-portwithGPSapproachesthatarecon-system.Inthecaseofnon-toweredair-youletATCknowyouareinoroutofthekeptoutofyoublockofairspaceuntilnotradarvectors.OtherIFRaircraftare(launchwindow)andblockofairspace,down.Ondeparture,youaregivenatimetheground,thenthenextguycomesneedtoletATCknowwhenyouareonport,youareclearedforanapproachandtechnology.Whenarrivingsuchanair-ofapproacheshaveincreasedduetoGPSNoradar,noradarseparation.Thesetypeapproachesareatnon-toweredairport.comestothegameof“cramandjam.”planethatcarriesthebigstickwhenitplanesintoeachother,butitistheIFRexpertlyandwithagoalofnotrunningtomers.Ofcourse,theydothistaskrunwayutilizationfortheirIFRcus-actasateamtooptimizeairspaceandfastaspossible.ThesetwoFAAfacilitiesofthewayofthenextlandingplaneastrol)andgetthemonthegroundandoutplanes(broughttothembyapproachcon-localcontrol(tower)topickuparrivingthemouttotheairway.Itisthejobofonthefinalapproachcourseortogettomers”(meaningIFRflights)tolineuptrolistogettheir“participatingcus-purposeofapproachanddeparturecon-mentallenterthepicture.Theprimarycontrollertraining,experienceandjudg-amountoftrafficwithinaradarsector,onlyona“workloadpermits”basis.TheButthevastmajorityofinstrumentButmanyofthesenon-toweredair- mightpickup,butaguaranteeoftrafficimportantweatherandairspacealertsyouingisagreatidea,especiallyduetoright?Tobesure,in-routeflightfollow-toredbytheeagle-eyedMr.Spock…astheStarshipEnterprisebeingmoni-adviseyouoftrafficandkeepyouassaferouteflightfollowing(ARTCC)willyoursituation…NOW!airplane?”Iftheanswerisno,changeIinapositiontoseeandavoidanotherAlwaysasktherhetoricalquestion,“AminviolationofFARrequirements.inthecollisionpreviouslydiscussedwasaregulation.That“straight-in”involveddard45-degreetothedown-windentryistherecertainlyareexceptions,thestan-eredairports,notjustsuggestions?WhileSupplementareregulatoryfornon-tow-thattrafficpatternsasdefinedintheChartciallyonentryandexit?Doyouknowalwaysflyastandardtrafficpatter,espe-absolutelynot!Onelastthought,doyouknowswheretheotherguyis…communicationalwaysinsureeveryone(toweredornon-towered),doradarandwhensomethingsoundsgoofy.FAR)andyoutakeappropriateactionareusingit(recommended,butnotanCTAFisofnovalueunlessbothplanesmidairexamplediscussionsearlier,pilot?Possiblynot.AslearnedfromtheworkingCTAF,butwhatabouttheIFRtotheapproachprocedure.Sure,youarethecloudsfromanydirectionappropriatewhenanIFRplanecomespoppingoutofficpattern,makinggreatCTAFcallsports?Youmightbeflyingaperfecttraf-youVFRpilotsflyingfromclassGair-comingoutof.Headsup!Andwhatabout(notsmart)rightnexttothecloudyouareingtherecouldbeaVFRplaneouttheir(onemile,remainclearofclouds),mean-Bottomline,whenaroundairportsLet’stalkin-route.Certainly,in- 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“butthereisalotofworkyettobedone.”timeatAOPA.”thebiggestissueIhavedealtwithinmyaviationsincetheseventies.It’scertainlytionstowhathasbeenplaguinggeneralBakersaid.“It’svitalthatwefindsolu-tivetolowlead,”AOPAPresidentMarkFAAhasrecognizedasaviablealterna-thelongtermandgettingafuelthattheteam,andtheFAAforperseveringoverfortheentireGApistonfleet.goaloffindingsolutionsthatcanbeusedlyaddressestheindustry’slong-standingG100ULfuelinallpistonaircraftdirect-toanunleadedGAfuture.industryasamajorstepinthetransitionengines.Themovewashailedbytheeveryairframepoweredbythoseeverygeneralspark-ignitionengineandunleadedfuel(G100UL)tobeusedincationsInc.’s(GAMI’s)100-octaneTheFAA,onSept.1,signedoffonsupplementaltypecertificatestoallowGeneralAviationModifi-TheFAA’sapprovaloftheuseof“I’mproudofGAMI,theindustry“Thisisabigdeal,”Bakeradded,In2021theFAAapprovedSTCsfor Arbor,Michigan-basedfuelsupplierdone,”hesaid.“Withoutitwecouldn’thavegottenthisforitssupportthroughthislongprocess.ourfutureairlinepilots.”fromAngelFlightstocriticaltrainingofstructureforthiscountryforeverythingprosper,andprovidetheessentialinfra-trywillbeabletogointothefutureandontheway.Anditmeansthatourindus-highfractionontheWestCoast,reliefistioncommunities,andespeciallyforameansthatforalotofourgeneralavia-said,“Thisisabigdayfortheindustry.Itcompressionengines.mentaddressestheneedsofthosehigher-sumption.TheFAA’sSept.1announce-accountsfortwo-thirdsofavgascon-craftneedingthehigher-octanefuelthatcraftfleet,theSTC’sdidnotincludeair-unleadedaviationfueltothepistonair-wardintheyears-longpathtosupplythatwasseenasanencouragingstepfor-alllower-compressionengines.Thoughmodellist(AML)toincludeessentiallythenexpandedthoseSTCapprovedCessna172enginesandairframes,andGAMIcoveringasmallernumberofGAMIco-founderGeorgeBralyBralythankedtheGAcommunityGAMI’sBralyhassaidthatAnn aircraft.”airportsopenwithfuelthatworkswithallissuethere,andthiswillhelpkeepourtounleaded.“Itisapoliticallychargedandthreatenedasafeandsmarttransitionmaturelybannedthesaleofleadedavgasfactthatsomemunicipalitieshavepre-marketassoonaspractical,inlightofthefuelsapprovedforusetotheCaliforniaitcanberampeduprapidly,”hesaid.It’sgoingtobelimitedtobeginwith,butthemajorplayersIthinkwecandothat.onhowtodothis,andwiththesupportofprocessanyeasier,butwehaveahandletureandthat’snotgoingtomakethechain“isstillaverywoundedinfrastruc-distribution,”Bralysaid.Thesupplystructureincludingmanufacturingandgoingtotakeawhiletomanagetheinfra-reachairportsisstilluncertain.“It’stheFAAhasapproved,”hesaid.tothequalityassurancerequirementsthatbeeligibletoproduceandsellitsubjectorblenderofexistingaviationfuelswillarrangementisthatanyqualifiedrefinerandsaidheisopentopartnerships.“OurlogisticsanddistributionofG100UL,AvFuelisstandingbytomanagetheThetimingforwhenG100ULwillBakersaidit’simportanttogetany
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SouthPacific lyreadingtionofthewarinthePacific.Iamcurrent-ousbooksaboutthecarnageanddestruc-glamorousandromantic.I’vereadnumer-Pacific.ThewaryearswereanythingbutromanticizedtheislandsoftheSouthsics.Onewas“BaliH’ai.”RogersandHammerstein,becameclas-war.Manyofthesongs,writtenbyductionwastheSouthPacificduringthewasproduced.Thebackdropofthepro-Thisproductionglamorizedand FlyBoyHeroes everyoneoftheseairplanes.IcanstillrecognizeandidentifyeachandCorsair-plustheB-24andB-25bombers.Dauntless,P-40,P-39,P-38,F-4andthesuchastheP-51Mustang,Douglaslyadultswhentheyfirstflewthefighters,kids,manyofthemfarmboys,werebare-H.Hallas,StackpoleBooks,2022).TheseWWIIMedalofHonorrecipients(James,thestoryoftheManyoftheMedalofHonormedalswereawardedposthumously.Thesefarmkids,noolderthan21-24whentheyper-ished,werebravebeyondanypersonI’veeverknown.Inthepastyears,I’vemadenumerouspilgrimagesto,andisland-hopped,manyoftheSouthPacificIslands.I’vevisitedGuam,theGilberts,theMarianasandtheMarshallstonameafew.I’veseenrustysunkenshipsandairplanes,stillvisiblefromthesurface.IntheMarshalls,offofKwajalein,IobservedadownedB-24.Atlowtide,aportionofitsdamagedfuselageprotrudedabovethesurface.Idiveddownandtouchedtheaircraft.IsoonlearnedthatthecrewmemberswhocrashlandedtheshipwerecapturedbytheJapaneseandsummarilyexecuted.Thebookdescribesingorydetailhowmanyofthesekidslosttheirlives.Somewerekilledastheyparachutedfromtheirdoomed,spiralingaircraft.AJapanesepilotwouldtakeafinal,fatalshotatthesehelplesskids.Tobefair,Americanpilotsengagedinthesameinsaneconduct.TheFAAexaminerwithwhomItookmyATPcheckridewasarecipient
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gorgeoussettingoverlookingthemarina.seafood,poultryandWagyubeefinaoffersoutstandingselections,offreshskipperedbysuper-chefJesseLlapitan,andKeurigcoffeemakers.ampleoutletsto55-inchflat-screenTVsthemoderngoodiesfromfreeWi-Fiandcony,orsimplykickbackandenjoyallspectacularsunsetfromaprivatebal-yachtsbobbinginthemarina,enjoyaorpatios.WecouldgazeoutovertheTheCrownLandingRestaurant, boats,kayaksandsurflessons.ingpackages,sailboats,stand-uppaddleateonSanDiegoBay,jetskis,water-ski-boatswhichguestscanpersonallyoper-optionsfromthemarinaincludepower-varietyofwaterfrontactivities.RentalnerswithActionSportsRentalstoofferaLoewsCoronadoBayResortpart-
LoewsCoronadoBayResort palette,aregracedwithprivatebalconiestastefullydesignedwithacoastalcoloroftheSanDiego-CoronadoBay.roomsandsuites,andpanoramicviews81-slipmarina,439sea-inspiredguestStateBeach,threetenniscourts,aprivatedirectaccesstothepristineSilverStrandattractions.Resortamenitiesincludeshortdrivetothecity’sworld-famousutesfromdowntownSanDiego,isaCoronadoBay,theresort,locatedmin-surroundedbythePacificOceanandSituatedonaprivate15-acrepeninsulawithadistinctsouthernCaliforniaflavor.CoronadoBayResort,abaysideescape,loewshotels.com/coronado-bay-resortCalifornia92118,619/424-4000.www.4000CoronadoBayRoad,Coronado,,I’vealwaysenjoyedavisittoLoewsEachofthe440roomsand40suites,
“Glorietta”areaandgolfcourseonthenorthwestsideofCoronado,thenotknowwhata“bight”was.shouldalsoconfessthat,heretofore,Ididcialwarfarecombatant-craftcrewmen.ItrainingcenterforNavySEALsandspe-townistheNavalAmphibiousBase,aoperational.Onthesouthernsideoftheor“NorthIsland”)onCoronadoisstillNavalAirStationNorthIsland(NASNIbinedthelandareasintoasinglebody.ledtothefillingofthebight,whichcom-Navypriorto,andduringWorldWarII,mentofNorthIslandbytheUnitedStatescalledtheSpanishBight.Thedevelop-NorthIslandbyashallowinletofwaterCoronadowasprimarilyseparatedfromSilverStrand.Sincerecordedhistory,mainlandbyatomboloknownastheisa32.7-square-mileislandjoinedtothewhichisamound.TomboloisderivedbytheLatintumulus,tothemainlandoranotherisland.ofsandorgravelthatconnectsanislanddictionarydefinesatomboloasamoundhadnofamiliaritywithtombolos.Thecompelsmetoadmitthat,untilrecently,Itombolo.AfurtherexerciseofhonestysomegeologistsdescribeCoronadoasalandsurroundedbywater.However,evenbeanisland.AnislandisatractofislandIamabouttodescribemaynotdisclosure,accuracyandintegrity,theInthespiritofcompletejournalisticGeographicallyspeaking,CoronadoThe“CountryClub”areaonthe
play,lateramovie,entitledthePacificalwaysprecededthefilm.ofthewarinEuropeandaircombatinshow.Anewsreelshowingtheprogresstheatertoseethelatestcowboypicturewar.OnSaturdays,wewenttothemovieIwasakidduringWorldWarII.Everyday,wescannedthelocalnewspaperforstoriesabouttheprogressoftheAfterthewar,apopularmusical
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terminalorlife-threateningillnesses.morethan200“wishes”forkidsbattlingahandfulofathleteswhohasfacilitatedognizedbyMake-A-Wishasoneofonlyachievetheirgoals.Hehasalsobeenrec-youthtobuildtheirconfidenceandingopportunitiesforunderprivilegedDaleJr.Foundationdedicatedtoprovid-specialmomentatNBAA-BACE.”In2007,EarnhardtlaunchedThe
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Mexicandinnerswe’veeverhad.asado.ItturnedouttobeoneofthebestclassicMexicanmeatballsandpollopopulardishesincludeseafoodceviche,ladas,tacos,fajitas,beansandrice.Otherernizedofferings.Wefeastedonenchi-tionalMexican,alsopresentssomemod-fordecades.Thecuisine,primarilytradi-onatree-linedstreetthathasbeenaround4237,acozy,family-ownedestablishmentCocina,1351OrangeAvenue,619/437-Mexicancuisine.WediscoveredMiguel’sOneevening,wehadahankeringforBymorning,ourmooddriftedtoanoldfashionedcoffeeshopbreakfast.Wehoppedaboardthehotel’sfreeshuttletothedowntownareaandlandedatanotherfamily-ownedlandmark,Clayton’sCoffeeShop,979OrangeAvenue,619/435-5425.Notonlydotheyhaveanexpansivebreakfastmenu,theyoffertemptingcoffeeshoplunches,burgers,shakes,hotfudgesundaesandhome-madepies.Theblue-platespecialsincludeafriedchickendinner,ameatloaf
dancinginflight.Theywereatpeace.oneofjoy.Weobservednavalaircraft,tombolo-tetheredislandofCoronadowaswithoutsuccess.Ourrecenttriptothesions,Ifightbackmytears¬–usually“BaliH’ai”tomyself.Onmostocca-occasionsduringmyislandvisits,Ihumboringfields.isabout$2pergallonhigherthanneigh-friendlyasitwasinpreviousyears.Fuelisintheheartofthecity,itisnotasGAbackcoursetoR27.Althoughthisairport(KSAN).IusedtolovetoflytheLOCInternationalAirport,akaLindbergField,Mexicanrestaurantwhichisonthefield.runs,justtodineatCasaMachadowithafriendwhodidnightlycommercialable.Yearsago,IoftenflewintothisfieldmyfavoriteFBO.Rentalcarsareavail-approaches.Crownair,858/292-1181,islong.ThereareILSandGPS/RNAVfeetlong.Runway10R/28Lis3,401feetingrunway.Runway10L/28Ris4,598hasparallelrunways,plusoneintersect-Airport(KMYF),sixmilesfromthecity,airports.Montgomery-GibbsExecutivePilotshaveachoiceofatleasttwoAnalternativeisSanDiegoIlovetheSouthPacific.Onmany
CoronadoBridgeandtheBay.manicuredgreensandstunningviewsofwide,invitingfairways,immaculatelyCourseisan18-hole,par-72coursewithoftheresort.CoronadoMunicipalGolfarelocatedwithineasydrivingdistanceestoPGA-calibergreens,thesevenueslenginggolfcourses.Frompubliccours-terorjustloungearoundthepool.threecourts,workoutinthefitnesscen-alsorentabike,playtennisononeoftheCoronadoSurfingAcademy.Guestscanlessonscanbearrangedwiththetoys,boogieboards,andmore.Surfingquick5-minutestroll),andenjoybeachplimentaryshuttleouttothebeach(oraSilverStrandStateBeach.Takethecom-ExperienceLoewsattheStrandonSanDiegoishometoseveralchal-
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jukebox.musicalselectionsfromanold-fashionedefficient.Breakfastwasaccompaniedbythetrimmings.Servicewasfriendlyandmealoracompleteturkeydinnerwithallandgravyplate,achickenfriedsteak
siteofamemorableevent.destinationwedding,theresortcanbethesmallpilotclubreuniontoanextravagantunparalleledservice.Rangingfromaandgardens,eachspacecomeswithDiegoBaytovariouswater-viewterracesFoyerwithbreathtakingviewsoftheSan
keynotepresentationwillbeauniqueandrolemodeloutsidetheraceway.Hisforbusinessaviation,andaleaderandEdBolen.“Heisawell-knownadvocatevention,”saidNBAAPresidentandCEOEarnhardttobewithusatthisyear’scon-sonshehaslearnedfromtheevent.willspeaktohisexperience,andtheles-“WearepleasedtowelcomeDale
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publicationsincludingcountry’smostinfluentialathletesbyandhehasbeenrecognizedamongtheersofall-timeina2006NASCARpoll,asoneofthetopthreeXfinitySeriesdriv-FansandmediaselectedEarnhardt Forbes and BusinessWeek NASCARcoverageandcommentary.joinedNBCSportsGrouptoprovidefromracingfull-timein2017,Earnhardt.Followinghisretirement
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time,therewillbeanincremental[addi-we’remakingmillionsofgallonsatawecanget[production]revvedupthatumebatchescostmoney,”hesaid.“Untillymorethanleadedavgas.“Smallvol-portsmeansthatthefuelwillcostslight-lyearmarkthearrivalofG100ULatair-batchproductionprocessthatwillinitial-beendetermined,BralysaidthesmallWhilethecostofthefuelhasnot forgood,”Bralysaid.every50hoursaregoingtobebehindusthinkthedaysofcleaningsparkplugsenginesthatoperatemoreefficiently.“IinEuropetoday.”bepayingwhatthey’repayingforavgasBralyadded.“PilotsinAmericawillnottional]cost,”hesaid.“It’snotgoingtobeunreasonable,”Ownerscanalsoexpecttosee percentrenewablecontent.a100Runleadedfuelwithmorethan10sionengines.Thecompanyisdevelopingdemandofaircraftwithlower-compres-fuelmeetssome,butnotall,ofthetheWestCoast.SwiftFuels’94-octaneexpandeditsdistribution,particularlytoits94-octaneunleadedfuel,andhascompany,hasreceivedFAAapprovalforSwiftFuelsInc.,anIndianabased themarkets.”Competitionisalwaysagoodthingforthatallworktogetherandblendtogether.“We’dliketoseeseveralfuelsavailabletheirownformulations,Bakersaid.beencouragedtofollowthroughwithcurrentlyinthePAFItestingprocess.Inaddition,twofuelcandidatesareAllfuelmanufacturerscontinueto
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ago.TherewasamodestassortmentoftheirsecondtrafficlightfourorfiveyearsoutsideParsons,wheretheyinstalledAirportinwesternTennessee,fivemilesontheirfrequency,anicepleasantry.ThenextstopwasatBeechRiver
wouldhavepermittedit.differentairport,eventhoughtheweatherdecidedthatwasapoortimetoadlibtoaat2,000feetontheinstrumentapproach,IHowever,afterbreakingoutofthecloudsbeyondAmericuswithcheapergas.washopingtogotoanotherairportabitIdetoured,flyingwesttoAmericus,Ga.Iblockedthedirectroutetothenorthwestsothefirstdayofthewindow.ThunderstormssurprisedthattheweatherclearedupongettoWisconsinfortheairshowandwaspastChattanooga.NashvilleandKnoxville,Idetourwesttothetopsofthemountainssouthofaversionmeansthatwhencloudsaredownthesameareawithnoclouds.Myriskthat’snotmuchdifferentfromaflightoverguaranteeofagentleforcedlanding.Butthat’swooded,soathousandfeetisnotaafterIbreakoutoftheclouds.chanceoffindingsomewheresofttolandenginegoespoop,I’llhaveascreamingthan1,000feet.Thisissothatiftheflyabovecloudswhentheyarelowergames.Asamatterofprinciple,Idon’tU.S.forsummercamp,fulloffunandcreatedahorrendoustrafficjamgoingin.wasworthit,sortof–roadconstructionsle.Thedrivebeforeandaftertheshowdriveawayforlessairtrafficandlesshas-perse.Iwenttoanotherairportanhour’sgained.And,no,Ididn’tgointoOshkoshtime,with,nosurprise,experienceofmildlychallengingcross-countryflightFlyingmylittletwoseatRV-9AfromSavannah,GA,tothebigair-showinWisconsingave17hoursHumiditygoestotheSoutheasternHowever,there’slotsoftheSoutheastThesecondpartofmyriskprofileisthatIdon’tflythroughanycloud,i.e.,cumulusbuildup,thatIcan’tvisuallyinspecttomakesurethatitisnottootall,meaning,tooviolenttoflythroughcom-fortably.WhenIflyinthesoutheastunderIFR,Itendtoflyat5,000-8,000feet,eitherabovethecloudsorthroughthetopsoftheclouds–acheapthrill,zoomingthroughtheclouds.Igavemyselfathree-daywindowtoAyearagoatAmericus,Isawanelderlymaninawheelchairbeingbackedupthestepsintoabusinessjet,perhapsJimmyCarter.Gassedup,weatheronthenextlegwasalittlebetter,scootingthroughcloudtopsat6,000-8,000feet.ThelegafterthatwasontoMexico,Mo.,droningalongabovehot,hazyweather,strugglingtostayawake.ThisfirstplannedovernightstopwastovisitZenithandtowriteanarticleontheCH750SuperSTOL. severethunderstormwarningthatwasstormandanoticeonthecellphoneofajustaftermidnighttoaterrificthunder-slightchanceofovernightrain.Iwokeupnight,theweatherforecastindicatedafortwomorenightstorest.Thefirsthomeatthatsamefriend’shouseinIowaSundaymorningandstoppedonthewayweekattheOshkoshairshow,Ileftwillgotosomethingelse.featuresandadvantages,but$40/monthweathertoXMweather.XMdoeshaveatorignorance,butIpreferredthefreeGranted,muchofthiswasprobablyoper-knowhowtointerpretforwindspeed.ofconnectedbugtracksthatIdidn’tdirectionandspeed,butrathersomekindtraditionalsquirtingpistolsshowingatleastnotthatIcouldfigureout.therewasnowaytoturnthatoff,either,cloudcoverageabovethestorms,butthatdistractingclutter.XMradaroverlaidHowever,therewasnowaytoturnoffablyshowingstormmovement.ofarrowsstickingoutofstorms,presum-movementandsometimeshadallkindsradar.XMdidshowdirectionofstormnotalwaysagreewiththefree,ADS-Bbusytolistentomusic.headphonesviaBluetooth,butIwastoocompelling.Icouldplayitthroughtheradio,butnobigdealasATCwasmoretheaudiotoplaythroughtheairplane’schannelstoo.Somehow,Icouldn’tgetXMand,asitturnedout,totheiraudiotiontotheaeronauticalportionofSiriusthevalueofmyentireairplane.thatmachinearelikelytocostthesameasitsnoselandinggearcollapse.RepairstorunwayswasclosedbecauseaT-28hadclouds.WhenIarrived,oneofthetwoaboutdescendingthroughthescatteredsmoothair,withIFRmeaningnoworriesWisconsin,abovethecloudsincool,paigningisalotofwork!nityasacountysupervisor.Andcam-expressedhishopetoservethecommu-withdiscussionsoftimespast,buthehimaswell.WereinforcedourfriendshipandtheyearshavebeenmostunkindtobuttheyearsinIowawerenotkindtome,able.Itwasgoodtoseehimandhiswife,course,andonlysomeofitwasrecogniz-changedinthe11yearssinceIleft,ofandoutofthecloudtops.Iowahasvisitanoldfriendwasmuchthesame,innextmorning,theshortflighttoIowatoAfterflyingthedemoairplanetheThenextday’sflighttookmetoOnthisflight,Ihadatrialsubscrip-Curiously,uplinkedXMradardidLastly,XMwindsaloftwasnottheAfteranexhilaratingbutdraining anapprovedroute,Ilaunched.casethecommradiopoopedout,andwithgroundradarswouldknowitwasmeinArmedwithatranspondercodesothatthephonenumberforSt.Louisapproach.overSt.Louis,FlightServicegavemeamyrouteofflightwouldtakemerightmodeI’dnotcontemplatedbefore).Sincethroughthemaindisplayscreens,afailurethatIcouldalsotunethecommradiofrequencyIwastunedto.(Ihadforgottenplay,Iwouldlosemyabilitytoknowwhatlowingthebacksideofthelineofstorms.southeast.Iwentaroundittothewest,fol-somebuddiesandwasblockingthewayovernightthunderstormhadrecruitedstartofafulldayofflying,butthatstormbutnotassevere.therewasanotherun-forecastthunder-issuedafterIwenttobed.Thenextnight,ItriedtolaunchearlytogetagoodLongaboutthistime,thecoolingfanonthecommunicationradiodied.IturneddownthebacklightasmuchasIcould,andthatseemedtohelpkeepthetemperaturedown.Atthefirstgasstop–wheretheterminalandthebathroomswerelocked,thanks–Icalledthemanu-facturerandlearnedthatthefancooledonlythedisplay,andnottoworryaboutthefunctionalityoftheradio.Ithought,though,thatifIlostthedis-Ontheradio,St.Louisapproachwasgreat,perhapsbecauseIcalledinadvance,andtheyknewthatIwascon-sideringcontingencies.Severalcontrollersonthistripwouldreplywith“Welcome”whenIcheckedin
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each.(CourtesyEdWischmeyer)firstday.Thenexttwodayswereonelegavoidweather,thentwomorelegsontheTheroutenorth,startingduewesttotoomuch,Signature.andMarion,Iowa.$35overnightismuchSavanah,thenwentwesttoMexico,Mo.,Theroutenorthstartedoutduewestfrom(CourtesyEdWischmeyer)
base.(CourtesyEdWischmeyer)edthatIdidn’tneedto,comingtohomewithoutrefueling,justincase,butdecid-withenoughgastogosomewhereelseflownintheRV-9A.Usually,Iliketolandlegwasthreehours,thelongestI’veeverthreelegsafterafulldayofrest.ThelastTheflighthome.Onelegonthefirstday,
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butmysmallestbillwasa10,andtherecan’tsleepinrecliners.hour’ssnooze.MybodyforgotthatIthepilotloungegavemeamuch-neededthehighway,unlikeeasternTennessee.washowtidyallthehouseswerealongfastfoodplaces,butwhatwasamazingAfterlunch,theairportreclinerinCokesoutofthefridgewereabuck, close,youcanbetI’llstopthereagain.oftheweather,butnexttimeI’manywhereCoke,free,becauseI’djustboughtgas.lyairportattendantinsistedthatItakethewereonlyfivebucksinchange.Thefriend-IonlydetouredthatfarwestbecauseIlaunchedforClaxton,Ga.,asmallairportnearhomewithcheap,well,lessexorbitantgasprices.Theradionolongerfeltwarmtothetouchbutwasagainhot. nalthatIwascancelingIFRbychanginguetheflightclearofclouds.Iwouldsig-radiofailureprocedures,Iwouldcontin-oflandingimmediatelypernormalIFRcommunicationcode.However,insteadtransponder,thenswitchingtothelostsettingtheemergencycodeonthepened,Iwoulddothebookprocedureofbilityofaradiofailureandifthathap-Oh…ItoldATCthattherewasthepossi- taketheairlines.landing.Allthreeofthem.out,Iwaspooped,anditshowedinmyuringoutwhattodoiftheradiopoopedplanningroutestododgeweatherandfig-90s.AfteralongdayflyingfromIowa,landingwiththetemperatureintheupperunpleasant,leaving67-degreeairandsomebodywho’sdoneitbefore.disassemblyisrequired.I’mgoingtopayonthebackoftheradiorack,andseriousleast,that’sthetheory.Thecoolingfanisaskmetoleavetheplaneovernight.Atcangetontheirscheduleandiftheydon’ttheywillchargemeanother$100–ifIportwitharadioshopandbackwhereinsteadofspending$100toflytoanair-torybuilt,Icanreplacethefanmyselftheway.Becausemyairplaneisnotfac-wayhome.Anew$100coolingfanisonhelp,buttheradiokeptworkingalltheliketendingababywithafever.Itdidn’tplacingamoistpapertoweloverit,justthetranspondercodetoVFR.ItriedtocooltheradiodisplaybyThedescentintoSavannahwasNextyear,Imightwimpoutand siteiswww.gami.com.AviationModifications,Inc.(GAMI)web-andNATAatwww.nata.aero.TheGeneralwww.aopa.org;GAMAatwww.gama.aero;CEOCurtCastagna.achievement,”statedNATAPresidentandNATAcongratulatesGAMIonthissupportitssafeandeffectiverollout.tionsnowforfuelserviceproviderstoonunleadedavgasconversionconsidera-refuelingoperators,aswellasguidanceandtrainingforairports,FBOs,andotherdevelopinfrastructuresupport,resourcesyears,welookforwardtocontinuingtocommerciallyavailableoverthenextfewfuturetakeshape.AsG100ULbecomesadvancementtowardanunleadedAvgasAssociation(NATA)ispleasedtoseethis(GA)fleet.craftandenginesintheGeneralAviation(G100UL)inallspark-ignitionpistonair-GAMI’s100octaneunleadedavgasCertificates(STCs)approvingtheuseofFAA’sissuanceofSupplementalTypegovernmentalpartnersinwelcomingtheAssociation(NATA)joinsindustryandreplacementfor100LL.”commercializationanduseasaviableTheNationalAirTransportation“TheNationalAirTransportationLearnmorefromAOPA,
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OnApril15,1942,an Army Air Forces Site Selection Board recommended an area northeast of Walnut Ridge, AR for a Basic Flying School. The War Department approved the project May 12th. Construction started June 20th, and Flight Training began October 12th. 5,310 students entered training. By May 1, 1944, 110 marriages had been performed in the base chapel; more followed.82 babies were born in the base hospital—40 girls and 42 boys. Sadly, 42 young men were killed in training. The last Army Air Forces class graduated June 27, 1944. The Marine chopped-upand melted from late 1946 to early 1948.
Sat.11:30am-1:30pm:HotDogs/HamburgersSat.,7:00-9:00am:Fly-InBreakfastFri.,6:00pm:AnniversaryDinnerJoinUsintheWingsofHonorMuseum BreakfastFridayDinnerandSaturdayandLunchFREEforFly-InPilotsandPassengers Sponsors:Walnut CountyChamberofCommerce,RegionalAirport,LawrenceRidge&WingsofHonorMuseum Walnut Ridge Regional Airport StacyHoggard, Manager • 870-886-5432 Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce RachelKing, Director • 870-886-3232 ForInformation, Contact Harold Johnson, Wings of Honor Museum at 800-584-5575 or harold@bscn.com. Website: www.wingsofhonor.org AnInvitationtoAir ERSARY CllbNIVERSARY craftOwners&Pilots b TheArmy WAttentionWWewouldloveforStaticDis ONE THERING GAATHERINGAME AirForcesBasicFlyingS craftOwners: OnWIIAirtohaveyourairplanesplayand/orFlybys 12of alnutRidge, T Celebr ARBIRDSRING F SchoolNearWWalnut mynApril15,1942,anAralnutRidge,ARfora WthCtW tion T e,Arkansas bration Friday-Saturday,October BasicyAirForcesSiteSelectioFlyingSchool.TheWJ20thdFlihtT n , 14-15,2022er raining 80 YMid-October ALL Air onBoardrecommendedCivilian/MilitaryFast/SJetPoweranarovedthe prWarDepartmentappriibOtb 12th. 5,310 students 80YearsAgo.YearsAgo. AircraftWelcome ,Big/Little,n/Military,Factory low ed/ed/Piston PowerPower ed th5dthepranareanortheastPowerojectMay310students JoinUsintheWin discusslodging,IfyouareableoldcontactHarcraftNeeAirrainPrimaryTTrainers, Basic T AdvancedSinraineEngineTTrainers, Liaison Air Fighters,Bomb Fi600A splayand/orFly-bys.toparticipate,pleasedat901-828-2257tofuelandotherdetails.ededforthisEvent:rainers,ners,BasicTTrainers,wongleEngineandTTwocraft,ers,LiaisonAirgoPlanes.ers,andCar chwefolen ngsofHonorMuseumiDi th. ed perforter ebolowed.82 babies ekilledintraining.werThe last Arer oopped-upand fr FridayDinnerandSatur raJune20th, 1944,110 ninthe Sadlyor cesmyAirForomlatelastAr1946 day alnur RilAitSponsors:W ining medin mor—40girlsdbeenperforand42 assgraduated June 27, 1944. The Marine utRidge8.L alnutW dMStH th. studentsebase ,42 young mendly1944. The Marine M•870-886-5432eRegionalAirportSat.11:30am-1:30Sat.,7:00-9:00amFri.,6:00pm:Ann mationForInfor iversaryDinnereakfast:Fly-InBr 0pm:HotDogs/Hamburgersrgers n,ContactHaroldJohnson, y ,WingsofHonorMuseuma eakfastandLunch FREE forBrFly-InPilotsandPassengersy RegionalAirport,EEforgers CountyChamberofingsofHonor Museum&W at800-584-5575orharold@ rMuseumLawrencece,Commer LawrStacyHoggard,MCountyenceRachelKing,Dir .ebsite: wwww.wingsofhonor@bscn.com.W 870-886-5432ceofCommerrChamberector•870-886-3232 .wingsofhonor.orgr.or
nificantlybeforeitimproved.plied,andthesituationdeterioratedsig-latterstagesofoneflight.Threatsmulti-severalhotweatherhazardsduringthe • times.Aswewereondownwindforbank.Theautopilotkickedoffafewwildfluctuationsinspeed,pitch,andtheairport,theridedidnotimprove,withationsof200feet.increase[inairspeed]andaltitudedevi-onds,weexperienced…a45-knotateturbulenceahead.Inlessthan30sec-thepreviousaircrafthadreportedmoder-rapidlytothewest.ATCadvisedusthat14,000feet,wecouldseethedustmovingupbystronglow-levelwinds.Evenatsubstantialamountofdustbeingkickedthebacksideoftheweather,wenoticedalowingtheaircraftinfrontofus.Onceonfrom…doingthisarrival.TWO,but…thunderstormspreventedusdifferentarrival.…ItwastheDSERTmiles.ATCreroutedustothenorthonatonorth,eastofthefieldbyabout10thunderstormactivityranbasicallysouthactivitybetweenusandtheairport.ThesubstantialamountofthunderstormSIXarrival.OurradarstartedpaintingauneventfuluntilwestartedtheEAGULOurflighttoPHXhadbeenWedeviatedaroundthestorms,fol-Aswefollowedthelineofplanesto ride.forthego-around,gettingaveryroughnothavelandedifwehadto.Wecalleduswayabovetheglideslope.Wecouldtheflaps,andanincreaseofaltitudeputspeedincreasedtoalmostoverspeedingamicroburst.Powerwasnearidle,air-priortothedust,wegotthebeginningofadversetrendsassoonaspossible.Justcouldbestableandrecognizeanynizingthatlandingmightnotbepossible.discussedgoaroundprocedures,recog-frontwasbetweenusandtherunway.Weway.Wenoticed,however,thatthedustTurningbase,wecouldmakeouttherun-dustcloudsandtheridebecamesmooth.passedoverthecity,weflewbeyondthestillgettingaveryroughride.AswedownwindforRunway26,allthewhileWeturnedaroundandgotsetuponathepreceding4aircraftgoingaround.werechangingtheairportaroundduetomovingrapidlyfromtheeastbelowus.altitude,youcouldclearlyseethedusthavingastrongwindfromthewestatourgroundbelowabout1,000feet.…Despitethedustwasobscuringmostoftheduetothedust.Wewereintheclear,butRunway8,we…couldnotseetheairportShortlyafterthat,ATCtoldustheyIconfiguredtheairplaneearlysoweWetoldATCthatwewerediverting situation.wouldnothavebeeninsuchalowfuelhavegonesomewhereelsesoonerandhavetriedtolandinPHX.Wewouldonepieceofinformation,wewouldnotaboutouralternate?…IfwehadhadthatnotgetanynotificationfromDispatchtime.…Myonlyquestioniswhydidweourdestinationandalternateatthesametheweatherrapidlydeterioratingatbothoffuelonboard.fuel.Welandedwithabout2,700poundsdidaflaps15landing,againtouselessashortroutetosavefuel.TheCaptainsionandFOB.Weclimbedfairlyhighfordirect.WenotifiedDispatchofourdiver-storms,ourroutetoZZZ1wouldbetoldATCthatafterdeviatingaroundtheoffuel.Wedeclaredminimumfuelandusarrivingwithlessthan2,000poundsWeputZZZ1intheFMS,anditshowed234milesawaywithweatherbetweenus.other.…ZZZ1wastheclosestbutstillminute…hetoldusZZZ1andonenearestopenairportwas.Afteralongerviable.WeaskedATCwhattheDispatchthatouralternatewasnowehadnotreceivedanywordfromthatitwasclosed.Thiswasnewstous,astoouralternateofZZZ.TheyadvisedusWegotpaintedintoacornerdueto
40 InFlightUSA Celebrating 39 Years September2022 • donotrelyonATCadvisories.comestomovementofothertraffic,andcourses.Expecttheunexpectedwhenitespeciallywhiteaircraftonconvergingcarefuloftrafficduringwildfiresmoke,outofthehaze.Conclusion:BeverytrafficalertuntiljustbeforeIsawthemControllerwasbusyanddidnotgivethewassoonclearoftheconflict.Thethanthat,soIbeganarapiddescentandtheywere500feetabove,itlookedcloserhaze.Eventhoughourtrafficsystemsaidangleblendedperfectlywiththewhitecraft.Itsbank,color,andconvergencethereappearedtobeaMooney-likeair-wascomingtowardus.Outofthehaze,realizedthetraffichadturnedrightandtraffic.…Justaswefinishedtheturn,wenorthinordertopasswellbehindthattomakearight270-degree[turn]totheWewantedtoturnnorth,sowedecidedparalleltousonourleft,alsoeastbound.following)onourtrafficsystemflyingeast,andwesaw…traffic(notwithflightsky.Wewereonflightfollowing,flyinghorizontalvisibilityandamilkywhiteItwasasmokydaywithdecent ARoughDayattheOffice ThisB737-800pilotexperienced
ContinuedfromPage39 SafeLandings AnInvitationtoAircraft Owners & Pilots 80TH ANNIVERSARYCelebration AGATHERING OF WARBIRDS • Friday-Saturday, October 14-15, 2022EVERYONEWELCOME TheArmyAirForces Basic Flying School Near Walnut Ridge, Arkansas Began Flight Training in Mid-October, 80 Years Ago. ALL Aircraft Welcome Civilian/Military, Big/Little, New/Old, Fast/Slow, Factory Built/Homebuilt, Jet Powered/Piston Powered/ Electric Powered AttentionWWIIAircraft Owners: We would love to have your discusslodging,fuelandotherdetails.IfyouareforStaticDisplayand/orFly-bys.airplaneabletoparticipate,pleasecontactHaroldat901-828-2257toAircraftNeededforthisEvent:PrimaryTrainers,BasicTrainers,AdvancedSingleEngineandTwoEngineTrainers,LiaisonAircraft,Fighters,Bombers,andCargoPlanes.
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hasoperatedafacilityinSumperksinceeredinOctoberof2022.FlightDesignexpectsthefirstnewplanestobedeliv-SumperkintheCzechRepublicandthemovetomanufacturingairframesinEisenach,Germanyengineeringgroup.giventoFlightDesigngeneralaviation’sOrganizationApprovalwaspreviouslyEuropeancounterparttoFAA.DesignOrganizationApprovalfromEASA,thelocationhasearnedProductionCzechRepublic.TheSumperkCzechatsettingupparalleloperationsintheaircraft,thecompanyhasbeensuccessfuldoneforFlightDesign’sCT-andF-seriesinUkrainewheremajorfabricationisDespiteaverydifficultenvironmentFlightDesignhasprogressedwith endof2022.aircraftatarateofthreepermonthbythecraftcurrentlyandexpectstodelivernewGermanyhasmorethan45ordersforair-reportedthecompanyheadquarteredinnewdealers,”statedTomGutmann,Jr.ofmanufacturing,wearesearchingfortion,”assuredTomGutman,Sr.andispresentlypreparinginitialproduc-theCzechfacility.already,F2wingshavebeenproducedatatthesitehasgonewell.Forsomeyears2018andtheexpansiontofullproduction“Sumperkhaseverythingtheyneed“AsproductionreturnstopriorratesFlightDesignGeneralAviation
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theshowwasverypositive.”ordersfornewaircraftandtheresponseatseriesofaircraft.“WeareagaintakingEuropeanmanufactureroftheCT-andF-ofFlightDesigngeneralaviation,theyear’sshow,”saidDanielGuenther,CEOGuentheralsosaidthecompanyisexperiencingstronginterestfromflightschoolsintheTypeCertifiedF2,approvedunderEASA’sCertificationSpecificationPart23(CS-23).ValidationoftheEASACS-23certificatehasbegunwiththeFAA.“Webookedfiveconfirmed,paidsalesforaircrafttotaling$1millioninorders,”saidTomGutman,Sr.“AirtimeAviationhaslongbeentheCTexpertsinAmericaandwehaveacquiredthesameexpertisefortheF-seriesaircraft,”notedTomGutman,Jr.
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A Pilot’s Paradise in The Valley Airport
“We now have 10 people who were not flying who are now flying.”
AOPA advises all newly forming clubs to have a discussion with their airport managers early in the formation process about their plans. Establishing a good working relationship and having airport managers’ support is important and, more often than not, they open up doors and provide unexpected resources.
AOPA’S YOU C AN FLY PROGRAM CELEBRATES 200TH FLIYING CLUB
The 200th flying club that AOPA helped get underway is the Lake Shelbyville Flying Club from Shelby County, Illinois. From left, Lake Shelbyville Flying Club members
Examples of these resources are free use of airport boardrooms for club meetings, fuel/hangar/tiedown discounts, aircraft on the field available for sale or lease, and finally, potential members, who often include the airport manager themselves.
A private airstrip in the Ozark Mountains located on the banks of the famous White River. 870-421-7193 (Please leave message.) 870-404-6162870-430-5738
Jefson was happy that the Lake Shelbyville Flying Club came together.
AOPA recognized members of the club who came to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh at a special presentation during the annual Pilot Town Hall. To learn more about AOPA and the You Can Fly program, visit AOPA’s website, www.aopa.org.
Dave Heady, Paul Canaday, Tim Bowyer, Al Gerhold, Paul Adams, and Dan Toohill celebrate their milestone status. (David Tulis/Courtesy AOPA)
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By Julie Summers Walker AOPA In just six short months, an idea became a club thanks to the AOPA You Can Fly Flying Clubs initiative. The 200th flying club that AOPA helped get underway is the Lake Shelbyville Flying Club from Shelby County,“ThisIllinois.isafun, three-part story,” said AOPA Flying Clubs Initiative Director Steve Bateman. “It’s a wonderful story about an airplane, an airport manager, and a group of pilots.” Shelby County Airport manager Scott Jefson said the pace of the club’s growth, which now has 10 members, is in part thanks to the assistance of the AOPA You Can Fly Flying Clubs initiative. “We called Steve after our first meeting in January, by the second meeting we were rocking and rolling, and things just [fell] into place.” The club is leasing a Cessna 172, which Jefson found at an estate sale, cleaned up, and flew back to the airport. After cleaning the heavy mold from the aircraft, Jefson got the aircraft airworthy, and it took its first flight with a club member May Ironically7.(or not) Jefson is not a member of the club he initiated. As the airport manager, he says he has too much going on to join, but was –and is –the cog that brought it all together. Area pilots would come to his offices asking about rentals and always suggesting the possibility of forming a club to help with expenses and have an aircraft readily available. “I realized all these people had one thing in common –me. So, I gave them all the names of people who were asking about a club, and they all reached out to one another,” he said. “I have helped them come together, but they run it on their “Havingown.”the support of the airport manager is essential,” said Bateman.
“Most operators are delighted that a new aviation organization will be based at their airport, as it will likely generate fuel sales and support airport business – but the operator has to balance use and operations on the airport, and has the obligation of ensuring that all tenants play well together and that none are afforded special or exclusive rights.”
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117featuredontheMay1989coverofthefuzzy,low-qualityimageoftheF-bythousandslongingtoseemorethanatNellisAirForceBasewasattendedsevenyears.theaircrafthadbeenoperationalformalpublicappearance.Bythistime,notuntil1990thatitmadeitsfirstfor-gramwaspubliclyacknowledged,andyears.Itwasn’tuntil1988thatthepro-underthestrictestofsecrecyformanytionalcapabilityin1983butwaskeptdeliveriesbeganthefollowingyear.monthsafterthecontractaward,andfirstflighttookplacein1981just31madeF-117productionareality.TheteamandtheU.S.AirForcequicklypartnershipbetweentheSkunkWorksfirstflightin1977,andalegendarythanayearafterHaveBlue’ssuccessfulwiththecontractfortheNighthawklesstotheF-117Nighthawk.Blue,thestealthdemonstratorthatledSkunkWorksthecontractforHaveabilityandwonLockheedMartindemonstratedunmatchedlowobserv-competition.SkunkWork’sdesignAgency(DARPA)helda“pole-off”DefenseAdvancedResearchProjectswasnearlyinvisibletoradar.ofradar-absorbentmaterial,theaircraftpanelsbolsteredbyanexternalcoatingreflectradarwaves.WithitsangulartheF-117’suniquedesignenabledittoSkunkWorksfounderKellyJohnson,sleekaircraftdesignspreferredbyopedrapidlyandincompletesecrecy.trueSkunkWorksfashion,itwasdevel-completelyundetectedbytheenemy.InneedforajetfighterthatcouldoperateopedinresponsetotheurgentnationalTheF-117Nighthawkwasdevel-Thoughfarfromthetraditional,Inthesummerof1975,theDARPAawardedSkunkWorksTheaircraftachievedinitialopera-Theaircraft’sfirstpublicviewing
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ArizonaCorporateBuildersrevampedtheChandlerAviationbuildingandinstalledthe 48-footbifolddoor.TheyhaveinstalledotherSchweissdoorsincludingan86-footby 26-footdooronthenewTripleChangarinScottsdale,Ariz.
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