In Flight USA July 2019 by Anne Dobbins

July 2019

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Calendar of Events

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Q Dubuque, IA: Fireworks & Air Show Spectacular, Lock & Dam #11, Mississippi River, fireworks.radiodubuque.com/air-show. Q Watsonville, CA: Watsonville Airport Open House “Fire in the Sky,” 6:30 p.m., Watsonville Municipal Airport, cityofwatsonville.org. Q Addison, TX: Kaboom Town Air Show, 4 p.m. to midnight, Addison Airport, addisonkaboomtown.com. Q Battle Creek, MI: Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival, open Wed. 5 p.m./ Thur.-Sun. 10 a.m., W.K. Kellogg Airport, bcballoon.com. Q Tacoma, W: Freedom Fair Air Show, 10 a.m. to @10:30 p.m., Commencement Bay, (253) 507-9357, freedomfair.com. Q St. Louis, MO: Fair Saint Louis, Gateway Arch grounds, (314) 4343434, fairsaintlouis.org. Q Tyler, TX: Tyler Warbird Expo Weekend, tours Thur. 11 a.m./Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m., Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, b17texasraiders.org. Q Chino, CA: Living History Flying Day, 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org. Q Big Bear City, CA: Big Bear Air Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Big Bear City Airport, (909) 585-3219, bigbearcityairport.com. Q Tyler, TX: Thunder over Cedar Creek Lake Air Show, Cedar Creek Lake, tocclairshow.com. Q Goshen, IN: America’s Freedom Fest, Goshen Municipal Airport, americasfreedomfest.net. Q Gainesville, GA: Cracker Fly-In, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport, (770) 540-9614, crackerflyin.com. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Kansas City, MO: Kansas City Air Show, gates 9 a.m., Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, kcairshow.org. Q Saskatchewan, Can.: Saskatchewan Airshow, gates 9 a.m., CFB Moose Jaw, (306) 694-2260, saskairshow.ca. Q Gig Harbor, WA: Gig Harbor Wings & Wheels, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tacoma Narrows Airport, (253) 507-9357, gigharborwingsandwheels.com. Q Cincinnati, OH: CAF AirPower History Tour, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cincinnati Municipal Airport-Lunkin Field, (972) 387-2924, airpowersquadron.org. Q Geneseo, NY: National Warplane Museum-Geneseo Airshow, Geneseo Airport, (585) 243-2100, nationalwarplanemuseum.com. Q Pensacola Beach, FL: Pensacola Beach Air Show, noon/BlueAngels 2 p.m., visitpensacolabeach.com. Q Truckee, CA: Truckee Tahoe AirShow & Family Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Truckee Tahoe Airport, (530) 587-4119, truckeetahoeairshow.com. Q Redding, CA: Historic Display Day/FAA Safety Seminar, 10 a.m. to noon, Benton Air Center , (530) 241-4204. Q Hot Springs, VA: Wings & Wheels Bath County, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ingall’s Field, (540) 839-7202, wingsandwheelsbathcountyva.com. Q Troy, OH: Bi-Plane Rides, WACO Historical Society, (937) 335-9226, wacoairmuseum.org. Q Toledo, OH: Toledo Air Show, gates 8 a.m., Toledo Express Airport, toledoairshow.com. Q Eden Prairie, MN: AirExpo 2019, 9 a.m., Flying Cloud Airport, wotn.org. Q Great Falls, MT: Misson over Malmstrom, gates 9 a.m., Malmstrom AFB, malsromopenhouse.com. Q Bethel, PA: Golden Age Air Museum Wings & Wheels, gates 9 a.m., Grimes Airfield, (717) 933-9566, goldenageair.org. Q Atchison, KS: Amelia Earhart Festival Fly-In, Amelia Earhart Airport, (800) 234-1854, visitatchison.com. Q Janesville, WI: Warbird Weekend, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., So. Wisconsin Regional Airport, jvl19.splashthat.com. Q Siren, WI: Gandy Dancer Fly-In/Drive-In, Burnett County Airport, (715) 566-0764, gandydancerflyindrivein.com. Q Everett, WA: Flying Heritage Collection SkyFair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Paine Field, (206) 342-4242, flyingheritage.org. Q Conroe, TX: CAF Open House, tours & rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (res. 855359-2217), Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport, b17texasraiders.org. Q Grass Valley, CA: Grass Valley Air Show, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nevada County Airport, airfest.wixsite.com. Q West Yellowstone, MT: Yellowstone Air Fair, 8 a.m., Yellowstone Airport, (406) 682-7502, choiceaviation.com. Q Beaufort, SC: Beaufort Festival Air Show, 1 to 4 p.m., Waterfront Park, bftwaterfestival.com. Q Chino, CA: Celebrating Space, Yanks Air Museum, (909) 597-1735, www.yanksair.org. Q San Luis Obispo, CA: Vintage Aircraft Associate’s Airport Day, San Luis Obispo Airport, (805) 801-7641. Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 8 a.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309, www.flabob.org.

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WORLD’S BEST AVIATOR SUNGLASSES INSPIRES CONFIDENCE WITH NEW CIA MODEL

When Jeff Herold, owner and CEO of Scheyden Eyewear, was learning to fly in 1998, he quickly realized there were not sunglasses made specifically for pilots. To a non-pilot, this might sound trivial but to a pilot, from the student to the military and everyone in between, this is – more appropriately – was a huge problem. From the glare of the sun to comfort level, especially while wearing a headset, to functionality, sunglasses play an important role in piloting. Since he couldn’t find a solution to the problems of glare and comfort, Herold took things into his own hands and developed flip-up sunglasses with his owninvented spring loaded mechanism to hold the glasses firmly in place, whether up or down. The flip version allows for quick adjustments in changing light conditions often encountered during flight, Herold explains. “Many people tell me this is their dream version of sunglasses.” Soon thereafter, Herold entered the sunglass industry with his traditional glasses. First off, he was determined to

create a pair of sunglasses that not only looked good but felt good. “No one ever thinks about how a pair of glasses might feel under a headset. That’s what makes us different. Our glasses have to be functional and comfortable.” The arm or temple piece of the glasses has to create an environment that allows the headset to function properly. If the temple piece allows for noise to enter, the headset cannot function properly. Moreover, the pilot struggles to hear, which can lead to challenging and tiring conditions. Scheyden Eyewear offers temples for both comfort and functionality. Based on his own designs, Herold has his glasses manufactured in Japan, where leading research and manufacturing in the eyewear industry takes place. The Japanese, he explains, invented polarization, for example, a key to functionality in sunglasses. Building on that research and technology, Scheyden Eyewear features mineral glass lenses and a CR-39 polymer lens, which offers the highest quality of clarity other than glass. While the sun-

glasses are not “safety glasses,” they do provide for the clearest vision possibly by today’s standards. Not to compromise style for functionality, Herold brings these two characteristics together to provide a “timeless” style. “What you buy from us today is not only made from the finest materials on Earth but will look good now and in ten years from now,” said the CEO. He noted that appearance is an important factor, under functionality… “Our glasses can go from the cockpit to the FBO or from the golf course into the country club. As many have pointed out, these glasses are on your face. They have to look as good as they feel.” As a result of his efforts to create technologically high-quality sunglasses that work under headsets and helmets, along with timeless style, Scheyden was recently approved as a sunglass provider for the entire U.S. Air Force. “We had some C-130 pilots try our Mustangs and they said they loved them. They said the glasses cut down on fatigue because of the comfort level and

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clarity. They also said they liked how they looked,” noted Herold. Though they have done several orders for the Thunderbirds, Scheyden awaits their large first order from the Air Force. The CEO is excited about a new collaboration with Aero Phoenix, who will distribute the sunglasses primarily to the aviation world’s dealers. “We’re really excited because Aero Phoenix has the resources to get our products out in front of dealers,” said Herold. The program has been in place for only a couple months but Herold is excited with the prospects of growth and further development. To find the sunglasses at Aero Phoenix, visit aerophoenix.com. Newest to his lineup of impressive sunglasses, Scheyden recently developed the CIA, that stands for Confidence in Action. They are more directed at golfers but easily fit the bill for pilots. They feature a 33 percent light transmission and a lighter tint level. Made of nylon polyamide lenses, objects are extraordiContinued on Page 6

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NEWS FBO Fees Published in AOPA Airport Directory ....................................8 FAA Seeks Companies Eager to Innovate in UAS Operations ..........10 Uber Elevate Summit Highlights eVTOL and UAM Markets ................11 NBAA, Industry Task Force Reports on Jet Fuel Contamination........16 DOT Announces $840 Million in Grants to 381 Airports......................21 Tickets on Sale for Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show, Oct. 19-20 ....22 2019 EAA AirVenture Special Section ....................................................36 Alsim AL250 Headed to Debuque............................................................44 High-Capacity Electric Aircraft Test Flight by Ampaire ........................46

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The Fort Wayne Air Show Features Thunderbirds By Mike Heilman ............................................................12 EAA’s “Flying Start” Program Sets Adults Skyward By Serena Kamps ..........................................................14

Flying Into Writing: Catalina’s Airport in the Sky By Eric McCarthy ....................................17

A New Life for Old Parts By Senior Airman Tessa B. Corrick, USAF ........................24

Reno-Tahoe USA: Flying and Soaring to New Heights By Annamarie Buonocore ..............................................26 Confessions of an A-6 Intruder Pilot, Part III By Richard Crandall and Tyler Rogoway ..........................32

SafeLandings: Controlled Flight Toward Terrain ....................................................................................42

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

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Continued from Page 4 narily crisp and clear. While golfers might notice more distinctive colors, like shade of green on the course, pilots will notice extraordinary comfort coupled with a rimless bottom that won’t interfere with looking at the sky and then an instrument panel. “I fly regularly and tested these out myself. These glasses are perfect! They are lightweight, durable and sturdy and the optics are excellent,” said Herold. “With everything you have to look at while controlling an aircraft, these glasses are so comfortable and functional that you forget you have them on.” Scheyden, along with the classic flip-ups, offers additional styles. The Fixed Gear is an ultra light, incredibly strong and comfortable pair of sunglasses. They boast a titanium frame, which is the strongest and lightest material available. The Cedar Rolled Composite is the world’s most comfortable composite/titanium hybrid frame available anywhere. They are equipped with triple barrel spring-loaded hinges, soft silicone nose pads, and titanium temples with cloisonné tips. The Composite Waylite is the only “Wayfarer” style frame that can be comfortably worn with a headset. A first of its kind, the Waylite is ideal for a wide range of faces, boosting a comfort

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being prepared to improve how FAA oversees spaceports and provide better access and interaction with commercial space and air traffic operations. The Acting Administrator reasserted that safety remains the agency’s primary mission and has led to a record, that to date, has resulted in no public injuries or fatalities in the more than 370 FAAlicensed commercial space activities. Elwell cited ever-increasing launch activity as evidence in the vibrancy and growth of the commercial space sector: • 23 successful launches in 2017 • 33 successful launches in 2018, a new record • As many as 41 launches are on the calendar for this year The Acting Administrator also highlighted recent milestones and success: In December and February Virgin Galactic successfully completed two more crewed commercial launches going above 50 statute miles, adding five new Continued on Page 22

level that is perfect for long-time, longdistance flying. The Waylite temples are the thinnest and most comfortable composite temples offered by Scheyden. Lastly, there is the Dual RX, which are flip-ups, but possibly the most unique in the world. They are handmade one at a time and in small lots in Fukui, Japan. Though the sunglass lens portion carried Scheyden’s CR-39 high-quality polymer lens, it is truly the frame that stand alone in its distinctiveness. Having a frame of such utility allows one to apply it as a simple flip-up sunglass or as a frame of several vision correction possibilities for those who may have complex requirements. Visit their website to see all of their models, not skipping over the Mustang RX Titanium with the flip-up option. Along with these precision, handcrafted sunglasses, Scheyden also offers watches and luggage lines that are nothing short of the highest quality and functionality for which the company has become known. For more information regarding Scheyden Precision Eyewear or to purchase products, visit the company website at www.scheyden.com or call 714/843-1975.

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Q Petaluma, CA: Historic Airplane Appreciation Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Petaluma Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404. Q Fargo, ND: Fargo AirSho 2019, Fargo Hector Int’l. Airport, fargoairsho.com. Q Duluth, MN: Air & Aviation Expo, gates 9 a.m., Duluth Int’l. Airport, (218) 628-9996, duluthairshow.com. Q Santa Rosa, CA: Open Cockpit Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. Q Napa, CA: Vintage Aircraft Display, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Napa Airport, (707) 944-9236. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery Field, (619) 301-2530. Q Oshkosh, WI: EAA AirVenture, Wittman Regional Airport, eaa.org. Q Cheyenne, WY: FrontierDays/Wild West Airshow, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wyoming National Guard base, (307) 772-6424, cfdrodeo.com. Q Tri-Cities, WA: HAPO “Over the River” Airsow, park opens Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m./Sun. 7 a.m., (509) 783-4675, waterfollies.com. Q Watkins, CO: WarBirdAuto Classic, gates 8 a.m., Colorado Air & Space Port, warbirdautoclassic.com. Q Milwaukee, WI: Milwaukee Air & Water Show, box office 8 a.m., Bradford Beach, (414) 482-0032, mkeairwatershow.com. Q Grand Junction, CO: Grand Junction Air Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Grand Junction Regional Airport, gjairshow.com. Q Springbank, Alberta: Wings over Springbank Airshow, schedule TBA, Calgary Springbank Airport, wingsoverspringbank.com. Q Peace River, Alberta: Peace Regional Airshow, gates 11 a.m., Peace River Airport, peaceregionalairshow.com. Q Lincoln, NE: CAF AirPower History Tour, 9 a.m., Lincoln Airport, (972) 387-2924, airpowersquadron.org.

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Q Heber City, UT: CAF Planes & Horsepower Car Show, 8 a.m., Russ McDonald Field, cafutahwing.org. Q Boone, IA: Fly Iowa, fly-in breakfast 7 a.m., Boone Municipal Airport, flyiowa.org. Q Chino, CA: Living History Flying Day, 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org. Q Seattle, WA: Seafair Weekend, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Genesee Park, seafair.com. Q Ypsilanti, MI: Thunder over Michigan, Willow Run Airport, yankeeairmuseum.org. Q Rockland, ME: Wings & Wheels, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Owls Head Museum, (207) 594-4418, owlshead.org. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Chino, CA: Kilroy Coffee Klatch, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-7576. 17 Q Chino, CA: Open Cockpit Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Yanks Air Museum, (909) 597-1735, www.yanksair.org. Q Abbotsford, BC: Abbotsford Int’l. Airshow, gates Fri. 3 p.m./ Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m., (604) 852-8511, abbotsfordairshow.com. Q Redding, CA: Historic Display Day/FAA Safety Seminar, 10 a.m. to noon, Benton Air Center , (530) 241-4204. Q Salem, OR: Warbirds over The West, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., McNary Field, b17alliance.com. Q Waterford, MI: OCIA Air Show & Open House, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oakland County Int’l. Airport, (248) 666-3900, oakgov.com. Q Gatineau, Quebec: Aéro Gatineau-Ottawa - RAF Red Arrows, Aéroport Exécutif Gatineau, aerogatineauottawa.com. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery Field, (619) 301-2530. Q Conneaut, OH: D-Day WWII Reenactment, noon, Conneaut Township Park, www.ddayohio.us. Q Arlington, WA: Arlington Balloon & Airplane Festival Fly-In, main gate noon, Arlington Municipal Airport, (360) 435-5857, arlingtonflyin.org. Q San Luis Obispo, CA: Vintage Aircraft Associate’s Airport Day, San Luis Obispo Airport, (805) 801-7641. Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 8 a.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309, www.flabob.org. Q Petaluma, CA: Historic Airplane Appreciation Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Petaluma Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404. Q Sioux Falls, SD: So. Dakota ANG Airshow, gates 8:30 a.m., Joe Foss Field, siouxfallsairshow.com. Q Chicago, IL: Chicago Air & Water Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lake Michigan Lakefront, (312) 742-1168, chicago.gov. Q Camarillo, CA: Wings over Camarillo Air Show, gates 9 a.m., Camarillo Airport, (805) 419-3530, wingsovercamarillo.com. Q Akron, OH: Props & Pistons Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Akron-Fulton Airport, (330) 807-4065, flyohio.wixsite.com. Q Santa Rosa, CA: Open Cockpit Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. Q Napa, CA: Vintage Aircraft Display, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Napa Airport, (707) 944-9236. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery Field, (619) 301-2530.

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A FAMILY AFFAIR

In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years

Oshkosh Brings Aviation Together

By Mark Baker

AOPA President and CEO or one week in mid-summer, Wisconsin’s Wittman Regional Airport boasts the world’s greatest aviation celebration as nearly 10,000 aircraft and a crowd of more than 600,000 gather for endless aeronautical activities. Walking around the flight line and seeing the iconic brown arch signals we’ve arrived at our annual family reunion – minus the clashing personalities, political debates, and opinionated Uncle Earl. To the average bystander, it’s just another airshow, but to pilots and aviation enthusiasts, it’s the homecoming we’ve been waiting for. Arriving at Oshkosh is a rite of passage. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been coming for the past 50 years, it’s an exhilarating tradition. Aircraft from every decade, thrilling aerobatic airshows, edu-

cational workshops and seminars, and one unforgettable campground. It’s the gettogether of a lifetime, but it’s the people that lure us back year after year. They’re the family we never knew we had. I’ve been a regular at AirVenture over the decades – long before I became president of AOPA – and I am constantly amazed at the magnitude of our GA community. Wide-eyed kids gazing up at the aerobatic performers pulling negative Gs takes me back to when I first found the spark. But flying is often an elusive dream to those who don’t come from an aviation background. Someone planted the aviation seed in me, and as flight instructors, airport managers, performers, or casual weekend fliers, it’s up to us to spark that enthusiasm in someone else. There are so many opportunities and thrills that come with being a part of this tight-knit community, so it’s a bit alarming to read headline after headline of an impending pilot shortage.

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Thankfully the numbers are heading in the right direction. The number of original certificates, active aircraft, new aircraft shipments, and AOPA memberships have increased over the past two years. In 2018, the number of student pilot certificates issued was up 18 percent; private certificates were up 17 percent; and commercial certificates up 16 percent. Many of the positive trends can be attributed to organizations striving to make flying more accessible and affordable. Some 56,000 pilots are now flying under BasicMed, the simpler aviation medical program. AOPA’s You Can Fly program is improving experiences for pilots and encouraging them to stay active. You Can Fly’s Rusty Pilots initiative has seen huge success in getting more than 7,000 lapsed pilots back in the air. From older pilots to younger pilots, it’s clear You Can Fly is making a difference. You Can Fly’s High School Aviation

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STEM curriculum will be implemented in more than 160 schools for the 2019-2020 school year; 141 schools will be teaching the ninth-grade courses, and 118 schools will be teaching the tenth-grade courses. The curriculum introduces students to careers in aviation and shows them the dream is within reach. AOPA has never strayed from its mission to make flying safe, fun, and affordable, but we can’t do it alone. It’s up to us as individuals to introduce friends, family, and kids to aviation and show them what is attainable. Would you be where you are today if someone hadn’t introduced you to aviation? It’s time we invite as many as we can to our next family reunion, whether it’s “the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration”; the AOPA regional fly-in at Tullahoma, Tennessee, in September; or just your neighborhood airport. We can all make a difference.

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Pilots Will Soon Easily Find FBO Prices and Determine Their Airport Stops

A new tool in the AOPA Airport Directory is the first step toward a onestop portal for pilots and fixed-base operators in the quest for fee transparency at airports. FBOs can enter their fees into the AOPA Airport Directory, and pilots can access that information for free, allowing them to decide where to land for affordable services. “Transparency is a key step forward,” said AOPA General Counsel Ken Mead. “I think it is really great that the aviation industry is coming together, with steadily increasing cooperation from the FBO industry to disclose fees through this modernized tool – but we still have a long way to go.” The new FBO-fee structure information listed for individual airports in the AOPA Airport Directory debuted June 10 and includes more detailed fee information than ever published before. The directory is viewed approximately 47,000 times

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each month by pilots planning their flights. Using mail and email, AOPA has begun an industry-wide outreach campaign to FBOs across the country, encouraging operators to post their fees in AOPA’s directory. Ultimately, AOPA encourages FBOs to voluntarily and proactively update their fees in the directory. “Our goal, which I am certain FBOs will agree with, is to get more pilots to fly more often and to visit more airports. Knowing what they will have to pay and what options are available before they go is what customers simply expect from any industry, including every part of aviation,” said Jiri Marousek, AOPA senior vice president of marketing. “There should be no surprises. And AOPA’s Airport Directory helps pilots using any device to find the fees, get the information about an airport they want to fly to, and get going. No phone calls necessary. Consumers today expect to be able to get pricing for any product online or on their phone, and that is what we are providing them. Nothing less.” AOPA advocated for FBO fee transparency to help pilots make the best choice of an airport or business to patronize at a destination and let pilots find out before flight whether fees may be imposed even if no services are required. The industry-wide effort to make FBO fees more transparent picked up steam in the past two years, with increasing sup-

port from industry groups to address “a very important problem that was overlooked for far too long,” AOPA President Mark Baker noted in May. The directory now contains about 40,000 fees from FBOs and information about more than 5,200 public-use airports in the United States. The updated listings give FBOs a new way to participate in the Know Before You Go initiative – a cam-

paign encouraging FBOs to adopt a set of General Aviation Industry Best Business Practices supported by organizations that represent “the vast majority of the general aviation community in the United States.” Pilots can access participating FBOs’ listings from an airport’s page in the directory, which now includes a “fee Continued on Page 9

AOPAAirport Directory Lists 36 FBO Fee Types

AOPA has categorized FBO fees into 36 types in the Airport Directory. These fees are common across the FBO industry; not all FBOs charge all of these fees. The fees are ordered from most common to least common. • Security • Ramp • Quick Turn • Hangar • Same Day Return Ramp • Landing • International Trash • Overnight • Call Out • Facility • Potable Water • After Hours • Special Events • Tie Down • Airport and Operations • Handling • Terminal • Parking • Deicing TKS • GPU • Departure • Lavatory • Deicing II • Infrastructure • Camping • Deicing • Trash • Deicing I • Preheat • Towing • Seaplane-Dock • Service Fee • Seaplane-Ramp • Drop Off • City/County/Authority • Deicing IV

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Continued from Page 8 details” section that allows pilots to filter fee listings based on the general kind of aircraft they fly, such as single-engine piston, multiengine turbine, or jet, to name a few. An AOPA member who is logged in to AOPA Online can elect to have the aircraft choice saved for future use. The information upgrade was the product of a cooperative effort: AOPA staff analyzed fees charged across the FBO industry and consolidated 120 different types of charges encountered into 36 standardized types used by more than 95 percent of FBOs – fees for such items as after-hours service, engine preheating, hangar fees, tiedown, deicing, and ground power unit (GPU) rate per hour, all including seasonal pricing differences and weekday or weekend fluctuations, said Eric Rush, director of AOPA’s Project Management Office. About 30 percent of all fees listed in the directory have a cost modifier, such as a waiver, discount, seasonal difference, or upcharge. For example, many FBOs waive fees when pilots purchase a minimum quantity of fuel. These common cost modifiers are also noted in a standard format in the directory. “Our new fee structure more clearly shows if a waiver is available and the minimum fuel quantity based on the type of aircraft,” Rush said. “Other cost modifiers are detailed in the ‘Notes’ section for each fee.” Some suggestions for providing the added fee transparency came from FBOs themselves, he added, noting that the idea of filtering fees based on the kind of aircraft involved originated with FBOs. Participating in fee transparency could enhance an FBO’s competitive position while putting the pressure on non-participating businesses to get on board. Most FBOs have the ability to post their fees on their own websites – but the AOPA Airport Directory reaches pilots who may not know of a particular FBO at their destination. Another benefit of participation for FBOs, Rush added, is that “leading navigation app and avionics companies utilize our data in their apps and tools.” One of those leaders is Garmin, which has announced including information from AOPA’s Airport Directory in the Garmin Pilot EFB app.

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The work to enhance transparency and competition in the industry continued in Washington, D.C., on June 17 when the Airport Access Advisory Panel formed by AOPA in 2017 met to chart its next steps. The group, a cross-section of the general

aviation industry, has a goal of working with the FAA, elected officials, airport leaders, pilots, and FBOs to develop airportaccess policies as well as improve FBO transparency, pricing, and competition. In addition to making FBO fees transparent, the panel is focusing on getting all transient parking areas at airports charted with standardized naming conventions. “Giving pilots access to all FBO fees and charting areas where they can park are ground-floor steps that must be taken,” Mead said. Another effort to increase transparency, the “Know Before You Go” best business practices released in 2018, were the focus of a recent report in the spring edition of the National Air Transportation Association’s Aviation Business Journal, characterized by Josh Hochberg, owner of California’s Sonoma Jet Center and chairman of NATA’s Airport Business Committee, as a win-win solution. “We appreciate NATA’s distribution of the ‘Know Before You Go’ best business practices through its journal,” said Mike Ginter, AOPA vice president of airports and state advocacy. “Their encouragement to FBOs to post their fees in AOPA’s directory will make a difference. Having FBOs and pilots on board really will make this effort a win for everyone.” Larry Wade, who attended the June 17 panel meeting as a guest of NATA, has been one of the early adopters in listing FBO fees in AOPA’s Airport Directory. Wade is an AOPA member and president and partner of the Golden Isles Aviation FBO at St. Simons Island Airport in Georgia A component of the best business practices of Know Before You Go is “eliminating any misunderstanding or miscommunication” on fees and charges pilots might be levied. “We want FBOs to be a voluntary part of the program, and voluntarily put the information out there, and be good players,” Rush said. “It has been a pleasure working together with NATA and others in the industry. We have a long way to go, but we have made progress on FBO pricing transparency and the industry-supported voluntary ‘Know Before You Go’ program,” Ginter added. Some of the larger FBO chains post online some information, like piston aircraft fees, but have yet to provide similar information for turbine-powered aircraft. Mead said they continue to wait for further transparency; “those fees need to be posted.” Some of the larger-chain FBOs “need to provide an open window into their prices, fees, and related charges.”

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With unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) becoming an ever-increasing part of the National Airspace System, the FAA launched two initiatives at a recent industry conference emphasizing safety and innovation in the continuing evolution of this fast-developing market segment. FAA Acting Administrator Dan Elwell announced during the agency’s annual UAS Symposium a new partnership opportunity with commercial stakeholders, in which the FAA will provide matching funds to approved companies willing to invest in adapting and refining systems including geo-fencing and detect and avoid capabilities, and beyond visual line-of-sight operations. “We’re going to partner with qualified commercial entities that will match our $6 million budget to perform UASintegration related work at the test sites,” Elwell said. “The FAA intends to bridge the gap between industry and the test sites to tackle some of our most difficult technical and operational challenges.” The program uses funds mandated in the FAA’s Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2019. The agency is moving quickly with this project. Full proposals are due from accepted companies by July 31, with the agency expected to award contracts by Sept. 30. Elwell also announced National Drone Safety Awareness Week; a planned series of nationwide events focused on the safe operation of UAS. “I think it’s a

(Courtesy NBAA) creative way to connect the drone community with the general public,” he said, adding the agency hopes it will become an annual event. “These programs underscore the sense of urgency from industry stakeholders and regulators alike to see UAS deployed in a variety of applications, as well as the many accomplishments we’ve already seen in a relatively short timeframe,” said Heidi Williams, NBAA director for air traffic services and infrastructure. “Above all, they also emphasize that safety must remain paramount as the industry continues to innovate in this field.” The symposium, which took place June 3-5 in Baltimore, MD, also included panels and presentations regarding electronic vertical takeoff and landing urban air mobility vehicles, including standards to drive the development of performancebased regulations of these emerging technologies.

On June 18, at its Annual Meeting and Aviation Business Conference, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced changes to its Board of Directors. Curt Castagna, President and CEO of Aeroplex/Aerolease Group (Long Beach, CA), has been named as the new Board Chair. Clive Lowe, the Senior Vice President of Business Development for Atlantic Aviation (Arlington, VA) was appointed as Vice Chair. Four Members also left the Board after their terms came to an end last week. Clara Bennett, the Executive Director of the Boca Raton Airport, has served on the Board for two terms, beginning in April of 2013. Andy Priester, President & CEO of Priester Aviation, has also served on the Board since April of 2013, additionally as Chairperson

from June 2015 to June 2016. Christian Sasfai, former COO and Vice President of TAC Air, served on the Board for one term beginning in June 2016. And finally, Greg Schmidt, President and CEO of Pentastar Aviation, completed his time on the NATA Board after joining in April of 2017 and serving as Chairperson from June 2017 to June 2018. NATA President Gary Dempsey stated, “we are very grateful to the leadership and expertise Clara, Andy, Christian, and Greg have given to this Association over the past years. Their guidance led NATA into a period of exciting growth and positive change. It has been my pleasure to work with them in my capacities both as a former Board Member and as NATA President.” Continued on Page 16

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ber Elevate Summit 2019, held June 12 in Washington, DC, highlighted innovations in the emerging electrically powered vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) and urban air mobility (UAM) markets. NBAA sponsored the event in its ongoing efforts to ensure safe integration of emerging technology and optimized utilization of new technology for business aviation purposes. “There is a lot of energy for urban air mobility, which will be complementary to business aviation,” said Mike Nichols, CAM, NBAA’s senior vice president of strategy and innovation. “The past sever-

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he Indiana Air National Guard 122nd Fighter Wing based at the Fort Wayne, Ind. International Airport hosted the 2019 Fort Wayne Air Show and Open House. The 122nd known as the “Blacksnakes” is home to the Fairchild Republic built A-10C “Thunderbolt II” or better known as the “Warthog.” The 2019 show featured the United States Air Force F-16 Demonstration Team, the Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds performed at both days of the show. Capt. Michael Brewer is the Right-Wing Pilot for the Thunderbirds and is in his first year. He explains his transition to the F-16C: “I used to fly the F-15E ‘Strike Eagle’ prior to flying the F-16 with the Thunderbirds. Both aircraft are multi-role fighters with air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities, but they are two different types of flying. The F-15E is larger and heavier so there are some differences in that respect. “They are two totally different realms of flying. When I was flying the F-15E, it was a combat mission, and my experience in the F-16 has been for demonstration purposes. The F-16 is a fantastic airplane. It has a greater than one-to-one thrust-to-weight ratio. It’s like a little sports car, you can just point it, and it will go,” explained Brewer. The 122nd Fighter Wing maintains and flies 22 A-10C “Warthogs,” and the unit showed spectators the capabilities of the A-10C with a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) demonstration. The demonstration included four A-10s and an UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter picking up a downed airman. The demonstration included pyrotechnics to simulate the “Warthogs” attack runs. The “Black-

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snakes” also opened the show with a four-ship A-10 and a KC-135R flyby. The KC-135R was from the 434th Refueling Wing based at Grissom Air Reserve Base in Peru, Ind. The 122nd Fighter Wing has had several different types of aircraft assigned to the unit over the years, and the organizers celebrated this history with the Lineage Flight. The Lineage Flight included a P-51 “Mustang,” F-100 “Super Sabre,” F-16 “Fighting Falcon,” and the current aircraft, the A-10C. The aircraft made several passes in front of the crowd. Commandos from the U.S. Special Continued on Page 13

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Continued from Page 12 Operations Command Para-Commandos made several parachute jumps at the 2019 show. The team is comprised of active duty special operators such as Army Special Forces, Navy SEALS, Army Rangers, Air Force Combat Controllers, and Marine Raiders. June 6 marked the 75th anniversary of the Normandy D-Day invasion and since the airshow fell on that anniversary weekend, the organizers celebrated with a four ship A-10 flyover at a local event honoring 10 World War II veterans on Friday night. The show also celebrated the anniversary at the show with P-51, B17, and B-25 flying and static display. A B-17G “Flying Fortress” from the Gulf Coast Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) flew and was on static display at the show. The CAF B-17G named Texas Raider was built just as World War II ended, according to the plane’s co-pilot, Charles Scott Williams. “This airplane was built in July of ‘45 in Long Beach, Calif. by Douglas Aircraft. It served mostly in the United States Navy until 1955, where it was basically the grandfather of the AWACS aircraft. It served on the East Coast of the United States and in Japan. It’s been in CAF for a quite a few years, and we keep history alive with it,” said Williams. Warbirds in general are a very popular attraction at any airshow, but Williams commented the B-17 is special. “It’s a magnet for people, and that is the cool part about it. It’s also pretty cool to get to fly one of nine B-17s that are still flying. The airplane is the star of the show.” A B-25 “Mitchell” also flew and was on static display at the 2019 show. The CAF Red Tail Squadron with its P-51C “Mustang” was on display and flew at the airshow. The squadron’s Rise Above display honoring the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II was part of the show’s ground exhibits. A North American built F-100 “Super Sabre” flew an aerial demonstration at the show and took part in the 122nd Fighter Wing Lineage flight. The F-100 served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1971. Award winning Skip Stewart headlined the civilian portion of the 2019 Fort Wayne show with a high-energy aerobatic routine in his modified Pitts S2S biplane. Kent Pietsch entertained the crowd with three different flying routines in his 800-pound Interstate Cadet. Billy and David Werth performed a sibling rivalry act that includes Billy flying a Pitts S2C and David on a motorcycle. Also appearing but not leaving the ground was Shockwave Jet Truck. Shockwave’s pilot,

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) on June 11, in conjunction with an industry-led working group, has released recommendations for aircraft operators, fixed-base operators (FBOs), fuel suppliers and other stakeholders to mitigate the possibility of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) contamination in jet fuel. DEF is a colorless liquid, injected directly into the catalytic convertor in diesel engine light- and heavy-duty vehicles in order to meet stringent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emission control standards. When mistakenly added to aircraft jet fuel, DEF crystalizes and clogs fuel systems leading to engine failure. In three separate and distinct instances over the past three years, DEF has been mistaken for fuel system icing inhibitor (FSII), a clear liquid that is added to aircraft jet fuel. “Currently, there is no available field test that can detect the injection of DEF into aviation fuel. FBO staff and aircraft operators cannot visually, or chemically (using current field methods) detect that a contamination event has occurred,” the Aircraft Diesel Exhaust Fluid Contamination Working Group said in its June 11 report. “This situation places the full burden of risk mitigation upon initial contamination prevention.” “NBAA calls on all business aviation stakeholders to familiarize themselves with risk of diesel exhaust fluid contamination of aircraft fuel, and to partner in our industry’s efforts to prevent another DEF contamination event by immediately adopting the report’s shortterm mitigation recommendations and incorporating future mitigations and technologies as they are identified,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. The recommendations focus on “preventative, detection and response” measures for aircraft operators, FBOs, fuel suppliers and aviation industry

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groups and government agencies. Additionally, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made efforts to alert various stakeholders, issuing a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO), two Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins (SAIBs) in 2018 and 2019, and the Office of Airport Safety and Standards sent a letter to airports providing further background and recommendations. The report strongly urged “all stakeholders to review this report and use it to review their particular segment of the overall system and make immediate and appropriate changes, once identified, and continually monitor, check and re-check to ensure the proper processes and procedures are, and remain, in place.” The working group charged industry associations with continued communications and educational efforts with their members, and called on the industry to “request an emergency exemption from the rules requiring DEF in on-airport equipment from the EPA.” “The working group members and broader community must and will remain vigilant in monitoring the entire system, reinforcing where needed, and act quickly, if another event unfortunately occurs,” the report noted in its summary. In addition to NBAA, the working group is comprised of representatives from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, AvFuel, CommScope, Dassault Falcon Jet, Fair Wind Air Charter, the FAA, FBO Partners, Epic Fuels, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, GAMMON Technical Products, Gulfstream, Murray Equipment Inc., Midwest Aviation, the National Air Transportation Association, Phillips 66, Sheltair, Signature Flight Support, TAC Air, Total Control Systems, Truckee Tahoe Airport, Union Pacific and World Fuel Services. To read the full report visit nbaa.org.

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Continued from Page 10 Newly appointed to the Board for a term of three years are Donald Haloburdo, Senior Vice President of Flight Services at Jet Aviation; Chris Rozansky, Executive Director of the Naples Airport Authority; and Megan Wolf, Chief Operating Officer of Flexjet, LLC. Their bios and headshots are available at the bottom of this release. “NATA is excited to bring in these new perspectives to the Board, which provide a well-rounded representation of the many facets of the general aviation com-

munity. We strive to strike a balance between the different types of businesses comprising this industry and are eager to see what we can achieve moving forward together. Under the new leadership of Curt Castagna and Clive Lowe, I expect the Association to continue to prosper, provide leadership and effect positive change for our members and the general aviation industry at large as we approach our 80th year of service,” Dempsey concluded. For more information about NATA and its new Board of Directors, go to nata.aero.

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Flying into Writing By Eric McCarthy

t was an ominous start to the day. I thought I had left early enough to get to the airport by the appointed time, but I forgot that every weekend everyone from LA goes to San Diego, and everyone from San Diego goes to LA, and there’s really only one way to get there: the 5 Freeway which, despite its 4 to 6 lanes, can’t adequately handle that much traffic; southbound traffic came to a screeching halt at the Oceanside VOR. My gracious host waited patiently by his Cherokee Six for my delayed arrival “No worries...” The weather, while passable VFR (read: marginal) at Palomar (KCRQ), was improving as my tardiness wore on – an acceptable trade off. Bill and I had been discussing Catalina’s Grand Re-Opening following its runway reconstruction by the Marines, when I casually mentioned that I still hadn’t been there yet. A visit to The Airport in the Sky (KAVX) is seen as a “rite of passage” in Southern California – a must-do – and I’ve been here in California for six years now... “We’ve got to fix that! Wanna go Saturday?” Um, yes I do! Bill had made a reservation several weeks in advance of the event, which was expected to draw a hundred or so aircraft, and wanted to get there early to beat the crowd. He’d been there several times, including their “soft” re-opening a couple of weeks earlier, and was very familiar with AVX’s notorious mountaintop runway. This would be a great “introduction” for me. Catalina’s airport was commissioned by the Wrigley family in 1940; William Wrigley Jr., of chewing gum fame, bought the island 100 years ago and set about to make it a resort area. Hollywood filmed many movies on the island and, in addition to Catalina’s natural beauty, Wrigley attracted visitors by bringing his Chicago Cubs to Avalon for spring training, a practice that lasted 30 years. The airport was created by lopping the tops off two mountains and using the debris to fill in the valley between them. At an elevation of 1,602-feet MSL, it’s not unusual for the airport to be above the cloud deck obscuring the rest of the island, hence the “Airport in the Sky.” Unfortunately, when they built it they didn’t level it off and AVX has a well-known “hump” in the runway that creates the illusion that the runway is shorter than it really is. It’s also not level, rising for about the first two-thirds of the length of runway 22 before leveling off.

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The combination has resulted in several planes overrunning the runways over the years, often with disastrous results. There’s no room for error as the runway ends abruptly at both ends with precipitous downslopes – often referred to as “cliffs.” In addition to the inherent problems with the runway as it’s situated, it had also

Twin Harbors

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fallen into disrepair over the years, with crumbling asphalt and potholes greeting landing pilots. The Marines and Navy Seabees (Construction Battalion) were called in late last year to rebuild the runway as a training exercise – a fortuitous confluence of needs: Catalina Island Conservancy needed a new runway and the Marines and Seabees needed practice

building one, with all the attendant logistics problems such a project on a remote island entails. Encamped at the airport for about four months, the military completed the project, tearing out the old asphalt runway and pouring a new concrete one in its place. It’s still a bit bumpy – the concrete expansion joints are quite noticeable – but I’m told it’s a vast improvement over what had been there before. Our flight began with us picking our way through a cloud layer on the Alpha North departure from Palomar. Once on top of the clouds, we were looking at a layer that appeared to stretch to the horizon... not what we were hoping for. We decided we’d continue on to take a look and reexamine our options when we got closer. As we traveled north at 4,500-feet offshore of the Marine Corps’ Camp Pendleton, we began to see holes in the cloud deck, but we still couldn’t see any sign of Catalina just 25 or so miles away. Turning west at DANAH, we tuned in Catalina’s ASOS and listened to the automated report of marginal, but improving, conditions at the airfield. We soldiered on following the magenta line on our ForeFlight map, hoping for a break in the clouds. The clouds started to break about halfway across the Gulf of Santa Catalina and a large hole opened before us, enabling us to slip under the cloud deck at around 3000 feet as we approached the rugged shoreline. The sun started to break through illuminating the bare cliffs of the quarry just south of Avalon. Listening for traffic, we weren’t surprised that there was none on the radio; but we kept our eyes peeled for the possibility of someone not announcing on the uncontrolled field’s CTAF. Flying north along the island’s coastline, Bill expertly guided us as we snuck in under the overcast and touched down on the upslope of runway 22. We taxied off the runway and were marshaled to a dirt parking area near the terminal building. Bill wisely used the lowest power possible to keep moving, not wanting to pick up small pebbles that might ding or nick the propeller. With a front row parking spot, we’d be able to pull the plane forward onto the tarmac for engine start later. I’m usually very good with directions and getting my bearings, but for some reason I was discombobulated there at the airport, most likely the result of the persistent low overcast and occasional Continued on Page 18

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fog that obscured the sun and prevented me from seeing the mainland. I just couldn’t get myself oriented. Avalon’s that direction? Behind the tower, really? Another trip there will surely cure that... Climbing the stairs of the airport’s historic tower, Bill paid the landing fee of $35, which he was later able to apply to a Conservancy Membership which includes an annual landing pass – a good cause and a good deal if you plan to fly to the island more than a few times. I enjoyed the view,

surveying the airport and surrounding area. Never having been there, I was curious to see if we’d encounter any of the wildlife the island is known for, and sure enough, we spotted a lone buffalo about a quarter mile from the airport a little while later. I’m told they’re rarely alone – there were probably others hidden from view behind the trees. The buffalo were brought to the island for a movie production in the 1920’s, and left there, at one point growing to a population of about 600; the Conservancy now manages the herd and

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maintains the population at around 150 of the one-ton critters. We enjoyed a nice barbecued hamburger for lunch on the back patio at the renowned DC-3 Grill which is known for serving Buffalo Burgers (now you know how they cull the herd), but they weren’t on the menu for the event; next time... Throughout the day the Conservancy raffled off a bunch of nice gifts for attendees and there were several booths arranged on the airport grounds displaying information and island wares. Aircraft contin-

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Hula Girl beckons us on short approach to runway 22 at KAVX. Note the steep slope at the end of the runway. (Eric McCarthy) ued to stream in as the weather began to clear, and we were treated to a flyover by the Tiger Squadron – a half dozen Chinese Nanchang trainers and a Yak (I think) in formation – smoke on! They never quite reached the 100 plane mark, but there were probably 50 or so planes there by noon. By early afternoon the weather had cleared considerably and we decided to depart – more clouds were expected later in the afternoon. Before heading home, Bill gave me a guided tour as we circled the island, taking in the spectacular scenery. The turquoise waters of Twin Harbors were stunning – looking more like the Caribbean than the Pacific. We saw evidence of fresh landslides along the dramatic 1,000-foot cliffs on the backside of Catalina – fresh mud blossoming into the sea; several small secluded bays where adventurous sailors had moored their boats; and the Casino and bustling harbor at Avalon; beautiful sights to see from the air. Our visit to Catalina was interesting for a number of reasons, not least of which was witnessing a near catastrophe...

Baron Near-Disaster

When I started this column a few years ago, one of my goals was to provide “lessons learned.” I always envisioned they’d be examples of my own mistakes, or something I could have done better, over the course of my flying experience, but witnessing a near-disaster I think qualifies for examination as well. The weather and clouds ebbed and flowed throughout the day at the airport, with the east end of the runway sometimes engulfed in fog while the west end remained clear despite, or perhaps because of, a continual light breeze from the southwest. With the prevailing winds out of the southwest, the “default” runway at AVX is 22, providing a slightly uphill landing to help dissipate speed Cntinued on Page 19

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feet, ending with what we assumed was an intentional ground-loop to prevent going over the edge of the steep slope at the end of the runway, which would have almost certainly resulted in fatalities. We heard the tires pop as it squealed down the runway, then the plane spun 180degrees. The pilot gunned the engines to arrest the now backwards slide and the plane came to a stop about 50 feet from the cliff edge. A very close call! The plane did suffer a tail-strike

Fresh skid marks – note the fog bank at the end of the runway. (Eric McCarthy)

Broken Baron rests forlornly by the side of the runway. (Eric McCarthy)

Continued from Page 18 once you’ve touched down. But when the east end was engulfed in cloud, the only way to get in was to land on 4 with both a light tailwind and a downhill runway. For most planes this wasn’t a problem; the breeze was light and as long as you touch down on the first third of the runway, at 3,000-feet there’s plenty of room to roll out. Nonetheless, these conditions led to a near-disaster as a Baron approaching from the west had to go around when he realized he was way too fast, plunging him into the clouds that hung off the end of the runway. His second attempt was closer to on-speed, but he hadn’t touched down in the first third of the runway, and when he forced the landing, he bounced several times before locking up the brakes and skidding the last 1000-plus

when it finally came to a stop and, rocking back on its tail, broke the tiedown and crinkled the empennage. Unfortunately, the airport pick-up truck dispatched to tow the plane off the runway snapped the nose gear off when the plane’s flattened tires (and wheels) encountered the soft soil adjacent to the runway, making a bad day worse for the pilot. Fortunately, the way the plane collapsed on the nose gear saved the props from hitting the ground – the damage already done would be

19 expensive enough! I think there could have been several factors that played into this scenario – a “perfect storm” of conditions and responses that nearly led to a catastrophe: Get-there-it is: If we’re honest, we’ve all experienced it at some point and we’ve got to remain vigilant to make sure we don’t succumb to it again! Pilots are mission-oriented by nature – we’re “can-do” people – when we take on a Continued on Page 20

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Continued from Page 19 task, we expect to complete it. And that can sometimes trip us up, leading us to take on unnecessary risks to complete our mission. At the risk of stating the obvious: it’s not worth dying for; yes, you may ‘die’ of embarrassment, but at least you’ll be there to experience it! Airport Configuration: Landing on runway 4 meant landing with a light tailwind and a downhill runway – not ideal, especially in an aircraft with an over-thefence approach speed of about 100kts. That’s quite a bit faster than your average 172 or Cherokee and demands greater precision of the pilot, especially if landing downwind and downhill on a relatively short runway. Weather: His first attempt, which really wasn’t even close, resulted in the Baron punching into the fog that hung like a curtain at the end of the runway in full landing configuration: gear and flaps down. I’m sure he was instrument rated, but to plunge into the clouds so quickly at the end of the runway could certainly be unnerving, especially knowing there are other aircraft in the area. At least he was headed out over sharply descending terrain leading to the Pacific where he would be at least 1,600 feet above the waves. One could certainly understand why he wouldn’t want to do that again, given the choice. Second attempt: Rejecting the first attempt could easily be chalked up to good judgment – hey, Maverick did it in Top Gun; if it’s just not feeling right, go around, try again. But we expect to learn from our first attempt, and get things right the next time. Others made it in – there’s even a King Air there on the ground... (Of course, the King Air had Beta and probably made it in on 22 before the weather changed...) No one likes to “fail,” but to do it twice? With a passenger? Embarrassing... especially if there’s...

People watching: Peer pressure, real or perceived, can make us do things we know we shouldn’t. Everyone knows that when you go to an event like this where pilots are gathered, they’re all watching each plane coming in, silently – or maybe not so silently – judging the skills of the landing pilot. It’s an occupational hazard: we all want to show those mere mortals that we have total control over our flying machines – Bob Hoover’s got nothing on us! Of course it often doesn’t turn out that way. I’ve bounced my way past an adoring crowd way too many times but it usually doesn’t involve a near-death experience. I’m speculating here becasue I didn’t talk to the pilot after the incident but I bet at least a couple of these factors came into play, consciously or subconsciously. And I don’t mean to cast aspersions on this pilot – he’s flying a Baron – clearly more accomplished than me! I just think there are lessons we can all learn from this incident. Hindsight is 20/20 of course, but the weather was forecast to improve as the day went on and it eventually did; had he opted to take a lap around the island before trying again, he may have found better conditions, possibly even the option of landing on 22. That may have taken a couple of laps, but forcing the landing, downwind and downhill, was clearly not optimal, and he ended up with a bent plane for his efforts, and almost a much worse ending. As has been quoted many times: “Aviation in itself is not inherently dangerous. But to an even greater degree than the sea, it is terribly unforgiving of any carelessness, incapacity or neglect.” Fortunately no one was injured. The pilot, and his passenger were very lucky men! As for lessons learned – well, I think Bill summed it up best: you can always go around. Until next time: fly safe!

Uber Elevate Summit Continued from Page 11 ment by advocating for a robust safety framework around the world. To that end, the eVTOL and UAM market will build on existing aviation segments, including unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and even traditional Part 135 charter operations. For example, UberCopter is a partnership between Uber and HeliFlight in New York City. This service provides transportation from downtown New York City to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as part of a

multi-modal transportation experience. Uber made a number of announcements at its summit regarding new partners in aircraft manufacturing, infrastructure and finance. Among the announcements is a new pilot project city – Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne joins the pilot cities of Los Angeles and Dallas/Fort Worth. Signature Flight Support will manage Uber’s Skyport operations and safety functions worldwide. For more information, visit the NBAA website: www.nbaa.org.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES $840 MILLION IN INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS TO 381 AIRPORTS IN 47 STATES

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U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao on June 5 announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $840 million in airport infrastructure grants, the first allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States. “This significant investment in airport improvements will fund construction and rehabilitation projects that will help maintain high levels of safety in U.S. aviation,” said U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. The 432 grants will fund infrastructure projects at 381 airports around the country. Selected projects include runway reconstruction and rehabilitation, construction of firefighting facilities, and the maintenance of taxiways, aprons, and terminals. The construction and equipment supported by this funding increase the airports’ safety, emergency response capabilities, and capacity, and could support further economic growth and development within each airport’s region. Airport infrastructure in the United States, with 3,332 airports and 5,000 paved runways, supports our economic competitiveness and improves quality of life. According to the FAA’s most recent economic analysis, U.S. civil aviation accounts for $1.6 trillion in total economic activity and supports nearly 11 million jobs. Under Secretary Chao’s leadership, the Department is delivering AIP investments for the American people, who depend on reliable infrastructure. Airports can receive a certain amount of AIP entitlement funding each year based on activity levels and project needs. If their capital project needs exceed their available entitlement funds, the FAA can supplement their entitlements with discretionary funding. Some of the grant awards include: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham, AL, $11.5 million – grant funds will be used to construct an aircraft rescue and firefighting building, acquire two aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles, and conduct an environmental study. Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport in Utqiagvik, AK, $17.1 million – grant funds will be used to construct an aircraft rescue and firefighting building, a sand and chemical storage building, a snow removal equipment building, and an emergency operations center building. Bishop Airport in Bishop, CA, $4.6 million – the airport will use grant funds to rehabilitate some of the airport’s taxiways.

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On June 17, in remarks at an Innovation Panel before Paris Air Show attendees, FAA Acting Administrator Dan Elwell said the U.S. will ensure and enable safer and more innovative technologies to enter new aviation segments. As an example, Elwell announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that modifies and clarifies existing regulatory procedures to obtain FAA approval to test supersonic aircraft. The NPRM is a first, necessary milestone toward the reintroducing civil supersonic flight. “The U.S. Department of Transportation and the FAA are committed

toward the safe and environmentally-sound research and development of supersonic aircraft,” said Elwell. “We are confident in the next generation of aviation pioneers who want to open new opportunities for business, economic, and aviation growth.” With a number of supersonic aircraft projects currently under development in the U.S., Elwell highlighted this NPRM ensures that these companies have more accessible information and an efficient process to gain FAA approval to conduct flight-testing. For more information, visit the FAA website at www.faa.gov.

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Space Transportation Continued from Page 6 Commercial Space Astronauts to the rolls, including the first woman, Beth Moses; SpaceX and Boeing plan to carry astronauts to the Space Station on FAAlicensed launches in the near future; In April, America and world saw the

first commercial payload launched by SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Rocket; and, Earlier this month, the FAA supported three commercial launches within three days (Rocket Lab in New Zealand, Blue Origin in Texas, and SpaceX in Florida).

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BEST WITH WHAT THEY’VE GOT: A NEW LIFE FOR OLD PARTS

By Senior Airman Tessa B. Corrick

2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs Just like every other aircraft, parts on a B-52H Stratofortress age, get damaged and become unserviceable. One detachment at Barksdale Air Force Base has developed a way to take those unusable parts and create hands-on training opportunities for maintainers. “Normally, we have to coordinate with the maintenance squadron to find an aircraft that’s not being flown or worked on and ask if we can get a block of time to go out and perform training tasks,” said Master Sgt. Michael Farrar, 372nd Training Squadron Field Training Detachment 5 superintendent. “Training is important and everyone understands that, but you have actual missions being completed out there on the flight line. So, there is always a chance for us to be in the way or even not being able to get the aircraft to do our training and that is where the unserviceable parts come in.” By utilizing aged or operationally condemned parts, the Air Education Training Command detachment assembles trainers that allow for a safe and focused environment for their Airmen to learn in.

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For example, the detachment has a functioning landing gear trainer, which allows them to show maintainers stepby-step how to complete tasks such as replacing hydraulic fluid or change a tire without the worries of damaging operational aircraft, outside distractions or the fast-paced actions being conducted on the flight line. “We want to provide effective training, so if using an operational aircraft is better, we would certainly like to do that over a trainer,” said Tech. Sgt. Dylan Drake, 372nd TRS FTD 5 crew chief instructor. “However, having the trainers here is certainly more convenient and gives us the ability to do it over and over if we need to.” Currently, the detachment is trying to get a section of a B-52H tail from the boneyard to use for drag chute training, which will alleviate one of their most difficult training scenarios to set up. “The reason the training is problematic to organize is because the chutes are only deployed after a flight, so trying to coordinate a time where we have the students and also have an aircraft land can sometimes be tough between the communication and timing,” Drake explained. “Having that tail section here that we can load whenever we need to would be a

great addition to our capabilities.” This hands-on experience has proven to be effective to students when it comes to absorbing the information. “This form of instruction is a lot better because when you’re actually doing it yourself, it’s a lot easier to retain,” said Airman 1st Class Chase Guggenbuehl, a student at the detachment and 11th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief. “It makes you want to pay attention. It’s not just words on a screen. The actual tools and parts of the jet are right in front of you to help you see how it actually works.” The feedback from the courses at Barksdale AFB and Minot AFB, North Dakota, have been so positive that it is now being used as a model for maintenance field training across the Air Force. “It’s awesome to be a part of this capability and help other maintainers get the training they need to be effective and ultimately getting the aircraft off the ground and completing the mission,” Farrar said. “That is only possible when you have a team who is dedicated to what

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Tech. Sgt. Dylan Drake (middle), 372nd Training Squadron Field Training Detachment 5 crew chief instructor, speaks to his students during a crew chief course at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 4, 2019. The only two FTDs to train B-52H Stratofortress maintainers are located at Barksdale AFB and Minot AFB, N.D. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tessa B. Corrick) they do, care about their students and who are always looking for ways to be more impactful.”

THE GRASS VALLEY AIR SHOW

The Grass Valley Air Show and Brewfest comes to the Nevada County Airport on July 20th, combining fullspectrum aviation with nostalgia, romance and photogenic family fun! The excitement takes flight with of scores of rare and exotic airplanes arriving within view from the traditional pancake breakfast hosted by EAA Chapter #1175. Displays and a full day of flying highlight a mix of World War II vintage fighters, bombers and trainers with performance experimentals, classic, military,aircraft thrilling radio-controlled model airplane demonstrations and competition drone racing. The Calfire/ U.S. Forest Service Grass Valley Air Attack Base open house compliments classic cars, kids activities, food, live music and displays to round out an entire day of excitement along the picturesque aprons. New to this year is an extra-fare Brewfest featuring 20 local breweries and wineries with an un-obstructed view of the aerial action. The popular band, “Petty Luv”, a tribute to the works of Tom Petty, will perform on a shaded stage, complimenting hi-powered flybys and a mood lifting social with tantalizing brews and fine wines,. Nostalgic warbird and scenic helicopter rides are also available to be purchased including the B-25 “Executive Sweet” from the American Aeronautical Foundation of

Camarillo. Visit our website: www.ncairfest .com for where to go and what to see, and be ready to save with convenient ticket purchases online. The Air Show will run from 8 am to 5 pm at the Nevada County Airport located at 13083 John Bauer Avenue, just off Loma Rica Drive in Grass Valley, California. Advance tickets are $8 when purchased online or at the Nevada County Airport office, and $10 at the gate with kids under 12, police, fire, and military personnel, FREE. Admission to Brewfest is $25 which includes the Air Show by ordering online at www.ncairfest.com . There is also plenty of free parking and shuttle service to the main gate. Grass Valley Air Show and Brewfest is hosted by the Golden Empire Flying Association, a 501c3 non-profit organization established in 1968 to promote the growth, enjoyment and safety of aviation. Proceeds from the event provide money for scholarships and facilities improvements at the Nevada County Airport.

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SkyCam Aviation is Changing Traditional Ideas Around Aerial Imaging

kyCam, which began in Livermore, Calif., has developed an innovative solution making them the first to be able to collect high quality video economically and at scale. They fly fixed wing aircraft and are the leader in providing the premium geo-tagged 4k, ultra high definition video filmed from a safe altitude. They have optimized their recording so that high resolution stills can be extracted and printed from the video. Where drones are constrained by their size, FAA regulations and range, SkyCam has taken advantage of fixed wing aircraft and their versatility. Skycam can fly into airspace restricted to drones, not requiring time delaying special authorizations and approvals. SkyCam has developed and built a new, proprietary gimbal and stabilization system which supports up to four cameras, allowing them to shoot with a combination of lenses (ranging from 90mm to 1200mm) or other sensors based on the needs of the client. Because SkyCam’s data is the highest quality, it is not only human watchable but also produces the sharpest images required for accurate Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision applications. With their data, SkyCam has successfully demonstrated Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) autonomous detection on railroad tracks. They partnered with an A.I. company and selected a small sample of images as a training basis for an A.I. proof of concept to detect cracked and crooked railroad ties and missing railroad spikes in base plates. The results were remarkable, with detection levels up to 95 percent. Given this limited training and small sample size, SkyCam is absolutely confident that an adequately trained A.I. solution, using SkyCam’s high quality data, will provide an autonomous detection solution to monitor all assets across various industries at scale. SkyCam has been engaged by companies from several different industries to provide various types of data. Some examples of how companies have utilized SkyCam’s data include:

Right of way surveys and patrols by utility, pipeline and railroad companies Vegetation management Natural disaster/ weather event assessment Earth erosion monitoring Pre-construction planning and surveys Defense evidence against litigation Engineering and drawing plans

SkyCam’s system is suitable for generating 3D images and photogrammetry models providing the same functionality as LIDAR at a fraction of the cost and without the difficulties in collection, processing, and usability. They have also partnered with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to develop a passive methane detection sensor. With this technology, SkyCam will offer one of the most low-cost aerial methane detection solutions on the market. These are just a few of the exciting projects in SkyCam’s R&D pipeline. SkyCam owns and operates a fleet of 26 aircraft with over 50,000 sq. ft. of hangar facilities in Livermore, CA and 24,000 sq. ft. in Thomas, OK, making them flexible and scalable. Unlike drones, which have a very limited operating distance and are bound by tight FAA airspace restrictions, SkyCam has the ability to fly tens of thousands of miles on a weekly basis. They can fly 1,000 miles per day, per airplane. With sufficient aircraft and camera systems, there is no risk of downtime or start up delays to the clients. SkyCam can respond quickly to extra or last minute jobs, such as natural disaster situations. SkyCam’s system is flexible with unlimited possibilities. They are excited to share a demo of their system and discuss how it can help meet your industry’s needs. Please contact SkyCam Aviation to see how their services can help your business at (925) 449-2206, or e-mail info@skycamaviation.com.

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eno-Tahoe can be many things: fun for the entire family, a walk back in time, a casino trip with friends, or a place to enjoy good food. But for us aviation enthusiasts and pilots, it can be a cherished place in our history. It is home to three wonderful general aviation airports that offer a variety of services and events. It is the home of the Reno Air Races, a historic event that brings this community closer every year. Above all, it is a place of business and progress that people of all ages can enjoy. This month, I was fortunate to be able to visit the Reno-Tahoe region. Just three and a half hours from the Bay Area, the ride is a majestic and scenic one as you pass tall trees and the winding Truckee River. During my visit, I was impressed with the lodging, culinary options, and best of all, the three airports that we will elaborate on later in this editorial. The staff here at In Flight USA highly recommends visiting the RenoTahoe area, especially for the upcoming July 13 Truckee Tahoe Air Show and the September Reno Air Races.

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Truckee Tahoe, an Upcoming Air Show and Family Festival!

The Truckee Tahoe Airport (KTRK) is located on the beautiful Truckee-Tahoe border. The skies are the bluest, and the buildings look like cozy log cabins. Walking into the remodeled terminal brings a feeling of warmth and convenience. To make you feel even more at home, try the Red Truck Cafe, which features a number of breakfast and lunch options. This small airport sits on a large piece of property and has car rental services available. It sits at an elevation of 5,890 feet and is home to two runways. Runway 1 is 7,001 x 100 feet. Runway 2 is 4,654 x 75 feet. The FBO is AVFUEL, but fuel is sold through the airport. The FBO serves maintenance needs. The best part about this gem of an airport is their annual free Truckee Tahoe Air Show and Family Festival. Not only is this a great event for pilots and aviation enthusiasts; it brings the entire family into it and exposes the general public to the value and importance of general aviation in the community. The mission of the Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival is to provide a free interactive, educational and fun-filled, family oriented aviation event for the Truckee North

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Tower at Reno-Stead stands tall and proud of rich history. (Annamarie Buonocore)

Tahoe region, with all proceeds goint to local youth organizations, programs and scholarships. The airshow is one day and offers free admission and free parking. After a 16-year hiatus back in the early 2000s, this airshow has been going strong for the last 10 years. During my visit, I had the pleasure of talking to airshow director, Tim LoDolce. A retired air traffic controller and pilot, LoDolce is truly passionate about his local airport and this annual event. He and his team have scaled the event down to the perfect size, and their show includes aerobatic performers that are downright impressive. After all, it is not everyday we see such performances at a small airport airshow or airport day. “We usually have a crowd of 18,000 people,” said LoDolce. “This year, we have Kyle Franklin as our headliner with Dracula, a Demon-1 biplane. We have Bob Freeman with Free Man Airshows. We’ve got Tom Larkin with a Minijet Airshow, and of course, Anna Serbenenko. She is the one performer the kids really love. She goes out of her way to give time to the kids, and they love it when she performs to the Ave Maria. She is a brilliant gal and loves the kids.” This event is about the performers, the STEM Expo, the KidZone Family Festival, static displays, VIP Hospitality Tent tickets and free speaker forum with WWII Triple Ace Fighter Pilot Bud Anderson. The food is also expected to be great. Not only will the Red Truck Cafe be open, but they will have food trucks offering a variety of airshow fare. To make the airshow a family festival as well, there will be a family festival for the kids where they Continued on Page 28

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Continued from Page 26 can partake in arts and crafts as well as STEM Expo with interactive activities. Be sure to sign up your children a day early for a Young Eagles flight, which will take place on July 14, the day after the airshow. It is certainly impressive to see the work of these amazing community leaders and volunteers. The entire Air Show & Family Festival is produced by volunteers and generously funded by the Truckee Tahoe Airport District. All proceeds from sponsorships go to Truckee North Tahoe youth. They have put this airport that was once threatened with closure on the map, and this event is sure to be fun for the whole family.

Reno-Stead, A Walk Back in Time

If you venture out about 40 minutes east of Tahoe, you will come into a town called Reno, a place with rich silver-mining history and plenty of touristy activities. Best of all, Reno is home to the annual Reno Air Races, an event that for 56 years, has been bringing aviation enthusiasts and racing pilots together as a tight-knit community. Formerly, Stead Air Force Base, this airport is a place of

Sign in air race hangar bears famous saying and features air race planes from throughout the 56 years of Reno history. (Annamarie Buonocore) community, history, and progress. Reno-Stead (KRTS) sits at an elevation of 5,043 feet and is home to two runways. Runway 1 is 9,000 x 150 feet. Runway two is 7,608 x 150 feet. The FBO is Aviation Classics. Walking into the terminal at RenoStead is like walking into an air museum. Posters of past racing event adorn the walls of the modern and comfortable space. These posters tell a story of the Reno Air Races from the founding to the present. They highlight winners and allstar racers who have made air racing the sport that it is. Go upstairs to the offices and meet

friendly faces in airport management, including Airport Manager, Mike Scott. Then go to the conference room on the first floor and meet the staff at the NUANCE Laboratory. NUANCE stands for Nevada Unmanned, Autonomous and NextGen Collaborative Environment Lab. This is a special FAA-designated center to research and test advanced aircraft systems. This lab connects to NASA’s Live Virtual Constructive Distributed Environment and opens the doors for the airport to partner with universities and academia. The goal of the lab is to enable cuttingedge research around air traffic control and airspace management and to foster aerospace industry-based economic development at Reno-Stead. For anyone interested in unmanned systems, this is the place to

July 2019 visit. Travel down the road a little further and visit the Air Race Hangar. This large hangar houses racing planes, decals, and air race memorabilia. Colorful posters and paintings adorn the walls, and signage welcoming fans greets you at the door. Go upstairs to the offices where you will meet friendly staff members working hard to plan next year’s big racing event. During my visit, I had the pleasure of talking to Tony Logoteta, the Chief Operating Officer of the Reno Air Races. He took me on a tour of the hangar and showed me the large trophies that have been won throughout the years. If you make it up to Reno before the big races in September, make sure to visit the terminal and air race hangar. There is a great deal of history to be learned here. And of course, don’t forget to attend the air races from Sept. 11-15, 2019. Keep reading In Flight USA for more coverage.

Carson City, the Center of It All

Banner on truck in air race hangar waits to welcome fans to Reno Air Races. (Annamarie Buonocore)

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US Sport Planes, importer for Jabiru Aircraft, has expanded its facilities. The expansion includes more office area and increased hangar space. “With the continuing demand for new and used aircraft in the Light Sport and Four Place market, we’ve needed more room,” commented Scott Severen, president of US Sport Planes. “Having more hangar space to show some of the used Jabirus we broker, along with new aircraft in one location gives our customers the opportunity to really compare

the aircraft and choose the perfect Jabiru for their needs.” The newer office space improves the company’s presence and organization at Denton Airport. “We enjoy matching new owners with the right aircraft, whether new or previously enjoyed,” said Severen. US Sport Planes promotes “All Things Jabiru” at Denton Airport (KDTO): New and previously enjoyed aircraft sales, maintenance and repair services, and flight training and pilot transition in a Jabiru LSA by In The Pattern.

US Sport Planes in North Texas is the North American Importer for the fully built Jabiru Light-Sport Aircraft and 4place builder-assist kits of Jabiru Aircraft Pty., Ltd., of Australia. For more information email info@USSportPlanes.com or visit the company website at www.JabiruLSA.com or contact Scott Severen by telephone at 940-597-6860.

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US Sport Planes in North Texas is expanding their facilities. (Courtesy US Sport Planes)

Michael Kaufman Brings 30 Years of Not-for-Profit Experience to the Role

The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Foundation has named Michael Kaufman as its full-time executive director/CEO. He will assume his new position on July 15. Kaufman joins the ICAS Foundation following three decades with the Boy Scouts of America, the leading not-forprofit scouting organization and one of the largest youth groups in the United States. In his new role with the ICAS Foundation, Kaufman will expand programming, nurture STEM and other edu-

cational initiatives, spearhead development efforts, foster relationships with air show professionals and other key constituencies, and provide strategic direction to the Foundation. “Mike has a demonstrated passion for air shows and the aviation industry,” said Judy Willey, chair of the ICAS Foundation Board of Directors. “He developed a strong reputation within our industry when he ran the BostonPortsmouth Air Show from 2010 through 2012 while CEO of the Boy Scouts for

New Hampshire. We couldn’t ask for a better addition to the team, and we are excited about the Foundation’s future under Mike’s guidance.” Kaufman’s hiring is a key development in a broader, strategic effort to expand the visibility and impact of the 30-year old organization to better serve and benefit the worldwide air show comContinued on Page 30

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The D-Day Plus 75 exhibit officially opened on Thursday, June 6, in the EAA Aviation Museum when D-Day veteran Rene Kepperling, U.S. Army Rangers 5th Battalion sniper, cut the ribbon in front of a large crowd of attendees and re-enactors gathered in honor of the occasion. Located in the Eagle Hangar’s Telling Gallery, the D-Day Plus 75 exhibit tells the story of the invasion of Normandy that occurred 75 years prior to the exhibit’s opening. The D-Day Plus 75 exhibit features an original World War II era Army Jeep, weapons used in the invasion, per-

for the entire family. Explore world-class displays and galleries. Marvel at aviation innovations in their collection of more than 200 historic aircraft. Spend time in one of four movie theaters and get “hands-on” in the KidVenture Gallery, their exciting interactive gallery for kids of all ages! During the summer season, visitors can experience firsthand the excitement of flying in historic aircraft at Pioneer Airport, a real working aerodrome right out of the golden age of aviation. All of this and much more await you at the EAAAviation Museum. Find more

information, including hours and tickets, at eaa.org/eaa-museum.

spective and energy to our shared effort to improve and further professionalize the air show industry.” Kaufman has led multiple capital campaigns nationwide that raised millions of dollars. In his tenure with the Boy Scouts of America, Kaufman conceived and produced many unique development activities, including the BostonPortsmouth Air Show and the New Hampshire Moose Parade. Kaufman was

also instrumental in bringing several activities to the BSA's Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia, including the nationally televised Spartan Race with over 12,000 participants. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work for the ICAS Foundation, an institution that shapes the future of the aviation industry,” said Kaufman. “The organization has already had an impact on me, and I hope that I can help give the

Foundation its wings to prosper for another 30 years.” The International Council of Air Shows Foundation, established in 1989, is a 501(c)(3) foundation dedicated to acquiring and managing contributions and resources that will enhance, educate, and leave a lasting legacy of the air show industry for others to follow and perpetuate. For more information visit icasfoundation.org.

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sonal items like photos and logbooks, enemy souvenirs collected during the invasion, and historical images to add context to the artifacts. In addition to the artifacts within the Telling Gallery, re-enactors had hundreds of additional artifacts on display throughout the Eagle Hangar, and WWII vehicles including a rare D-Day landing craft were parked just outside of the hangar for the crowd to take in. The EAA Aviation Museum at Oshkosh is one of the world’s finest aviation attractions and a year-round destination

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Continued from Page 29 munity. In his new position, Kaufman will work closely with the members and staff of the Foundation’s sister organization, the International Council of Air Shows, based in Leesburg, Virginia. “Mike comes to us at a critical juncture in the evolution of the air show business and the organizations that represent it,” said ICAS President John Cudahy. “He brings invaluable experience, per-

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Continued from Page 28 alike. Visit the state capitol building or tour the Nevada History Museum located at 600 N. Carson Street in Carson City. Named for mountaineer, Kit Carson, this capital city is a walk back in time to the silver-rush days. The small Carson City Airport is often one that is overlooked, but it is a dynamic place that is home to several great businesses. Among them are Sterling Air, Carson Aviation Services, Weaver Aircraft, and Mountain West Aviation. We highly recommend Sterling Air for aircraft sales, hangars, and tiedowns. This small airport is home to a comfortable terminal building and one runway, which is 6,100 x 75 feet. If you have not had the opportunity to fly into this airport, you should give it a try. It is a central location to the Reno-Tahoe region and is a great place to learn, discover, and spend the day.

A Culinary Experience

From beef jerky on the car ride up to steak dinners and seafood, Reno-Tahoe is a culinary experience to be had. In Flight USA staff and contributors recommend the following spots from their travels over the years.

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Located at 5000 N. Lake Boulevard in Carnelian Bay, Gar Woods offers a classy California dining experience. This restaurant sits right on Lake Tahoe, so the views and atmosphere are spectacular. The food and service are also a delight. Staff recommendations include the sea bass, crab raviolis, filet mignon steak, and the salmon. Drink recommendations include the Prickly Pear Margarita and the Lick Me Lemon Drop.

Drunken Monkey Sushi

Located at 11253 Brockway Road, Suite 105 in Truckee, this casual Japanese eatery offers a variety of sushi rolls, noodles, tempura, and appetizers. The food, service, and atmosphere were a delight. Staff favorites include the Dreaming Monkey roll, which consists of rock crab, cucumber, avocado, hamachi, ahi tuna, salmon, and tobiko. The Hor-Fun Noodles are also something to be tried. Included in this noodle soup are shrimp, calamari, assorted seafood, and rice noodles. Try it the next time you’re in the Sierras.

The Truckee-Tahoe-Reno area offers many options for lodging. From cabins on Air B ‘n B to luxurious hotels, one is sure to find the lodging spot that suits them.

Hampton Inn and Suites Tahoe-Truckee

Conveniently located along State Highway 267, this comfortable inn offers spacious rooms, continental breakfast, meeting rooms to conduct business, and a cool pool in the front. Staff at the checkin desk are friendly and accommodating. Rooms come with comfortable beds, plasma-screen TVs, large desks, and mini kitchens. Book the Hampton for your next trip to Tahoe! The best part about it… it’s within walking distance to the Truckee Tahoe Airport.

The Silver Legacy Reno

Located at 407 N. Virginia Street in Reno, this hotel is a landmark. From its shiny exterior to the fun-packed activities inside, one is sure to have the time of their life. This luxurious hotel offers an array of dining, gaming, and drinking options. On

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Activities

From indoor gambling to whitewater rafting, it is safe to say that the Reno-Tahoe area offers a little (or big) something for everybody. Once you fly or drive in, you need to choose an activity. You can raft the Truckee River, Jetski on Lake Tahoe, hike in the Sierras, go to a casino, or do something aviation related. For those interested in flying to the next level, try some powered hang gliding above Lake Tahoe. Hang Gliding Tahoe caters to thrill seekers and those who play it safe. It is a hands-on interactive experience and the thrill of a lifetime. For more information, call 775/772-8232 or email info@hangglidingtahoe.com .

Conclusion

We hope to see you in the RenoTahoe area for the upcoming events, including the Truckee Tahoe Air Show and the Reno Air Races. For now, fly fast, fly low, and turn left.

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Part two of a three part series, continuing in In Flight USA’s June and July issues.

CONFESSIONS OF AN A-6 INTRUDER PILOT, PART 3

Strap in Alongside Veteran Pilot Francesco “Paco” Chierici for a Trip Back in Time When A-6s Still Rocketed Through Canyons in the Black of Night

By Richard Crandall and Tyler Rogoway

Ranger into the Storm

By the time our workups were complete and we headed out on my first deployment I felt very comfortable in the Intruder and in the squadron. There was an undeniable thrill about leaving on my first deployment. It felt very grown-up, even though I was barely 25. I was a junior officer, though we had had enough new guys where I wasn’t an FNG anymore. I had been in the squadron for more than a year and become a Landing Signals Officer (LSO) as well, which was a fantastic position of responsibility and a job I thoroughly enjoyed. After multiple detachments to Fallon and working from the Ranger, I also felt extremely comfortable as a member of the Air Wing. Many of my friends from flight school ended up in the same Air Wing, scattered throughout the Tomcat, Intruder, Prowler, and Hawkeye squadrons. It was one of the closest Air Wings I was a part of, with great friendships and camaraderie across all the squadrons. We pulled into Yokosuka, Japan. I climbed Mt. Fuji after a big night at the O-Club, which ended up being more of a challenge than it should have. Many of us spent five days partying in Tokyo, which was amazing. The ship left Japan for Busan, Korea, spending a few days at sea, so the pilots could all fly at night.

Ranger pulling into Yokuska in 1992 with Paco and VA-155 onboard. (U.S. Navy Photo)

At sea, each pilot is required to get a minimum of one night trap aboard the ship every seven days. One of the lesserknown pains of leaving port after four to five days of hard-charging was climbing into the cockpit for a night “re-qual” all exhausted and hung over. It was in Busan, on our second day of a planned four-day visit, where the

cruise ratcheted up in intensity. The entire Strike Group was emergency recalled to their ships. We were pulling out immediately. Saddam had repeatedly violated the terms of the 1991 Cease Fire agreement. The powers that be demanded a U.S. carrier on scene in the Persian Gulf to keep the dictator in check. The Ranger and her Strike Group sped away from the Korean Peninsula with great urgency. It seemed there was action to be had again.

(U.S. Navy Photo) Leadership was so intent to have a carrier presence as soon as possible that Ranger was sent directly through a Category 4 typhoon while en route. All of the other ships in the Strike Group were sent far south in the Indian Ocean to skirt around the massive storm, delaying them by many days. The Ranger rocked like a cork for three straight days. All non-essential activities were suspended, inside and out. The galleys closed, and the only food available was sandwiches and cereal. The ship was rolling so steeply that when you walked along the passageways ,it felt as if you were walking on the walls at times. We stuck our flight boots under the edges of our mattresses so we wouldn’t roll out of the bunk beds. I’ll never forget watching the TV footage of the flight deck. During the peak of the storm, the Ranger, an 80,000ton displacement, 1,000-foot, Forrestal class supercarrier with 70 aircraft on board, was hitting the waves so steeply that we were taking green water over the bow. Not sea spray, not splashes. The bow of the huge ship, with an entire Air Wing worth of airplanes exposed and chained to the deck, was digging into the oncoming waves so deeply that it was briefly submerged. Needless to say, after we came out the other side, the planes were a mess. Our incredible maintainers had a week to perform a miracle. They essentially had to rebuild a third of the planes that had been bathed in corrosive salt water. It was one of the most incredible feats of dedication I witnessed in my career. Those

(U.S. Navy Photo)

guys worked around the clock untill they dropped so that when we arrived in the Gulf we would have enough jets to cross the beach with. The transit from Korea to the Gulf was an amazing feat in itself. The Ranger steamed over 7,000 NM in under two weeks, a trip that would normally have taken three weeks, plus a port call in Singapore, to accomplish.

Sound Asleep Over Iraq

I’ll never forget the excitement that was building those last few days before we relieved the Independence on-station in the Persian Gulf. The other new guys and I were certain we were going to leap right into combat missions. My new BN, Pauly B, and I were tasked with planning the first mission in country. This was a huge honor and responsibility – or so I thought.

Ranger relieving Independence on station in Persian Gulf in 1992. (U.S. Navy Photo)

Pauly and I stayed up for two days straight planning a 25-plane mission that involved three KC-135 Air Force tankers and two laps around Southern Iraq. I was so spooled up I couldn’t sleep the night before. Pauly and I briefed a packed ready room full of aircrew from the entire Wing. We were putting Saddam on notice; the Ranger and Air Wing Two were on station and we were ready to play. The brief ended in the early afternoon, and Pauly and I grabbed a quick dinner. We dressed and launched as the sun hung low on the horizon. I was fielding massive waves of excitement and trepidation as we flew toward the tanker rendezvous on the Saudi/Iraqi border.

Not only was I leading my first mission in-country, but I had never before tanked off the feared KC-135, known as the “Iron Maiden.” It certainly didn’t help my nerves that night was falling rapidly. If I failed to tank, I would have to return to Ranger in shame. If I damaged the basket by being ham-handed, the entire evolution could be scrapped.

(U.S. Navy Photo)

An A-6E approaches a KC-135E equipped with the dreaded “Iron Maiden.” The basket, which is attached to the KC-135’s boom via an adapter, is made of metal instead of the softer materials found on other hose and drogue systems. This makes it far less forgiving, and it can even wheel around in turbulence and smash into the aircraft causing damage. Hence its other nickname – The Wrecking Ball. Fortunately, I was able to fight my way through the ordeal and get my gas. Once the whole package had tanked, Pauly conducted the roll call and we were off, heading into Iraq for our first lap. I had never seen anything as black as western Iraq. There wasn’t a light on the ground for a thousand miles. It was a moonless night, and the stars were the brightest I had ever seen, but they provided no illumination of the earth below. I felt as if we were flying into a black hole. The Intruder had a basic autopilot, just heading and altitude, and I engaged it once we were on the correct heading. After two sleepless nights and the excitement of the mission and stress of meeting the “Iron Maiden” under such intense circumstances, I was absolutely drained. My eyes blinked longer and longer until I actually fell asleep in a combat-loaded A6E Intruder flying through hostile territory while leading a strike package. Not one of my prouder moments. But as it turned out, Pauly B was dead asleep right next to me, too. I still get shivers thinking about how long we would have flown on that headContinued on Page 33

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(U.S. Navy Photo)

ing. How far we would have gone. We were pointed directly at Syria, which surely would not have appreciated a U.S. Navy strike package coming close to its border. Ultimately, we were saved by chance, though it nearly gave me a heart attack. While I was sleeping on a hard ejection seat in a cramped cockpit as deeply as I’ve ever slept in my life, our ALR-67 radar warning receiver (RWR) began a high warble. We had been locked up by a radar. I woke with my heart in my mouth, disengaged the autopilot, and jinked hard. I looked down at the ALR-67 screen to determine the direction of the radar and saw that we had been locked up by one of the F-14s in our group. The RIO came up on the secure radio and quickly apologized. It was one of their new guys screwing around with his radar. He hadn’t meant to lock us up. Pauly and I looked at each other, realizing we had both been asleep and that we had just dodged a virtual bullet. We were wide awake, but it only lasted 15 minutes before exhaustion set in again. We worked really hard telling dirty jokes and stories for the next four hours till the terror of the night trap was enough to bring us fully awake again. The remainder of our four months in the gulf was a series of similar patrol missions punctuated by port calls in Dubai. Though I never saw any action in Iraq, I did achieve a measure of detente with the KC-135’s “Iron Maiden.” She never bit off my probe or shattered my canopy, I never ripped off her basket.

How to kill MiGs in an Intruder

At its prime, which unfortunately coincided with its retirement from service, the Intruder could carry just about every piece of air-to-mud ordnance in the U.S. inventory. And, the AIM-9 Sidewinder. Being a frustrated fighter pilot, I devised a game plan for how I would get the first Intruder air-to-air kill should any Iraqi MiG-29 be so foolish as to come at us. If we were flying a counter-radar mission our standard loadout was an AGM88 High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) missile and an AIM-9 Sidewinder. Silver Foxes’ sister squadron, the

(U.S. Navy Photo)

Swordsman, seen carrying an AIM-9 Sidewinder during a mission over the Persian Gulf in 1992. My plan of record was to go nose-tonose with the Fulcrum, wait till he got to three miles on our nose then shoot the HARM in his direction. The big missile with a huge smoke trail would spook the Iraqi fighter into break turning just in front of me. When he was close enough, I would fire the Sidewinder for the victory. In the folly of youth, I thought this was an excellent plan and not so secretly hoped an unwitting MiG-29 would come poking around. Thankfully it never became an issue, though I still like to think it might have worked. The glory!

Intruding into Somalia

As we were nearing the end of our time in the Gulf, another global hot-spot flared up and Ranger was, once again, tasked with being on-station. In early Dec. of 1992, the feeble government of Somalia completely collapsed, and the warlords were battling each other for primacy. The thugs were stealing farmers’ crops immediately after harvest, and the country was on the verge of massive starvation. The United Nations was sending in relief, but the warlords were stealing those supplies as well. The Ranger and Air Wing Two skipped our last port call in Dubai and made for the coast off Mogadishu at high speed. It was exciting to plan for a new mission in a new country. We were initially tasked with providing high cover and close-air-support for the U.N. personnel. The threat to us was minimal, ground fire from technicals—civilian pickup trucks modified with heavy guns. There

USS Ranger taking part in Operation Restore Hope in 1992. (U.S. Navy Photo)

was also a slim possibility of shoulderlaunched SAMs, though none had been reported in the area. For the most part, we expected to operate with impunity, so long as we stayed above the range of the heavy guns. The Commander of the Air Wing set the floor at 5,000 feet for normal operations and as low as we wanted for special circumstances. Those included low, fast fly-bys called “shows of force” designed to strike fear into the hearts of bad actors on the ground below. We would come in at 50 feet and 500 knots, sneaking in from behind their position. It was a hugely effective and non-lethal tactic. We were briefed that the biggest threat to our health was the diseases on the ground in the event we ejected. Since the Somalia visit was unplanned, none of us had received the proper inoculations. I’ll never forget our flight doc briefing the ready room about two additions to our flight gear. Two pre-filled syringes loaded with a cocktail of who-knows-what designed to keep us reasonably safe should our boots actually hit Somali soil. If we punched out, the moment we landed we were supposed to yank out the syringes, pop the tops and inject ourselves straight through our G-suits into the meat of our thighs.

What a Ttrip

By this time, the various squadron crews in the Wing had become very close. The E-2 Hawkeye guys were not allowed to cross feet-dry. One day, while we were telling them about the incredible views we were enjoying as we flew, they told us they couldn’t see us on their radars after we were a certain distance inland. Naturally, we devised a code word so we could break the 5,000-foot deck and fly low, where the Intruder was meant to be. Read all about the E-2 Hawkeye’s work near Somalia and so much more in this past feature of ours Whenever we flew with all junior officer crews, we would skim over the Somali heartland marveling at the change in topography. We saw giraffes and camels and strange chimney-like structures that, after some time, we determined were actually massive anthills. It was depressing to see fertile farm fields filled with water and crops but devoid of farmers. They were starving because the warlords stole their harvest, not because of a lack of production. My most enduring memory from the three weeks over Somalia was flying high cover for the amphibious landing. My BN and I began orbiting at 0400 in the pitch-black directly over the landing spot

VA-155's sister squadron seen flying over Somalia during the Ranger's mission there in 1992. (U.S. Navy Photo)

on the beach, loaded with laser-guided bombs. The BN scanned the shoreline with his FLIR, ensuring there was no opposition while dozens of landing craft came ashore disgorging trucks, APCs, and Marines. Over the course of a couple of hours watch the empty beach fill with troops and machinery in an orderly manner and organize into a massive formation. As the sun peeked over the horizon, the headlights came on, and the mechanized columns snaked away, dispersing in various directions into the countryside. It was an impressive and slightly emotional display. A few days later, the Ranger and her Strike Group were released from Operation Restore Hope, and we proceeded to Perth, Australia for our first port call in over six weeks. Six quick interesting thoughts on flying Intruders 1) The Intruder was super fun to fly low and fast. It was like a Cadillac, smooth, powerful, and stable, with great visibility. 2) There were a number of landmarks along low-level routes that were traditional check-in-the box items. For instance, a derelict red pickup truck rusting away high in the Cascade Mountains in Washington. My personal favorite was checking the price of unleaded gas on a station marquee just before Winnemucca, Nev. when flying to Fallon. 3) We had the Pickle Barrel bombing patch. To earn it the pilot had to literally drop a Mk-76 “Blue Death” practice bomb into a barrel on the Boardman, Ore. target range on his first visual delivery of the month. Only one chance every month. Took me forever to get that damn Continued on Page 34

(U.S. Navy Photo)

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Continued from Page 33 patch. 4) We had a not-so-stealthy manner of doing awesome fly-bys of the Officer’s Club, which was on the beach at NAS Whidbey Island. Coming back to base you could request an “Intruder Attack.” If the pattern was clear, it was generally approved. Ostensibly, we were conducting a practice bombing run on the valuable assets of the base. In reality, it was a license to do a 200-foot, 420-knot run right over all your buddies’ heads at the club. Everyone would come out to watch. It was truly awesome. 5) Even though we had spin/departure procedures in the event of out-ofcontrol flight, in reality, all the pilot had to do was release any pressure on the stick and rudders. The giant nose was an earth-seeking magnet. Eventually, you ended up pointed at the dirt, and the plane was flying again. 6) When we flew through clouds and rain at night, as we often did in the Pacific Northwest, we would frequently get arcing blue static electricity across the windscreen called Saint Elmo’s Fire. What was unique to the Intruder was that the refueling probe sticking up prominently between the windscreen panels would also be affected, developing a bizarre cone of blue static electricity pointed aft.

Retiring the Intruder to Conquer the Cat

Shortly after returning from the ‘92’93 cruise, VA-155 was decommissioned. It had been planned for a long time so it was no surprise, but it still stung. Most of the junior officers were dispersed into other fleet squadrons. I was lucky, I got to go to our sister squadron in Air Wing Two, VA-145 The Swordsmen. I showed up for work in April of ‘93 only to discover that the Swordsmen had just been put on the chopping block as well. VA-145 was to be decommissioned five months later at the end of September. The nice thing was that they were a good squadron whom we were familiar with, and we all flew our butts off in those few months together. The challenge was that now there would be another 30 pilots on the streets looking for a home. I had not-so-secretly always wanted to fly the Tomcat since my backseat ride as a Midshipman. I spent many weeks putting together a bulletproof transition package to submit to the board, which was ultimately approved. I left for the east coast RAG (Replacement Air Group training squadron) in Sept. of ‘93 as excited for a move as I had ever been.

(U.S. Navy Photo)

Going through a RAG the second time was almost stress-free, even though I was completing the full, new-guy syllabus. The basic systems were almost identical – thank you Grumman Iron Works – so the academic portion was fairly rote. But quite obviously, despite sharing a huge amount of DNA, the Tomcat was a significantly different beast than the Intruder. And I was absolutely thrilled to the core! The power differential even in just the F-14A-model with the TF-30 engines was so insanely superior I didn’t stop smiling for three months. The B-model with the F110 engines was just ludicrous. During my B-model demo hop, I was flying in the Whiskey areas, about a hundred miles east over the ocean. The RIO (Radar Intercept Officer) had me go down to 200 feet, accelerate to 450 knots, then pull 4 Gs till I was straight up as I plugged in full afterburner. The plane had no tanks nor rails – slick as a newborn – and she leaped into the sky like a Saturn5 rocket. Maybe 30 seconds later I was rolling over to level at 50,000 feet while still doing 250 knots. The air-to-air mission was also completely new to me. But I found it intuitive and creative in a manner that felt very

traps in the Intruder, and I was an experienced LSO. The ship didn’t intimidate me, in fact I had been the Top Nugget – the best new guy – on my first cruise. But landing the Tomcat was a completely different, and quite humbling, affair. Where the Intruder was instantly responsive to power, angle of attack (AOA), and glide-slope corrections, the Tomcat was anything but. The TF-30 engines had a nasty lag, which made power corrections a combination of guesswork and experience. The wings stuck out to 20 degrees in the landing configuration, which was much more than the Intruder. Combined with a massive, flat fuselage designed in itself to provide significant lift, the airframe had a tendency to float and decelerate when power was removed.

(U.S. Navy Photo)

Lastly, the Tomcat had a massive hook-to-eye distance meaning that as the pilot sat far head, at the very tip of the jet, maneuvering to keep his eyeballs on the glide-slope, 63 feet behind him was a hook which hung about 15 feet below. With even the slightest movement of the nose, the hook could move many feet at the end of that moment-arm, causing the pilot to either catch a 1-wire or completely miss all the wires, even if he could still see the meatball in the center. In short, the F-14 was a huge challenge to land aboard the ship, much less to do it well consistently.

Bombcat’s Brain Trust

(U.S. Navy Photo) natural. I loved working with the RIO to solve the angles for the long-range intercepts and missile employment, and I had waited my whole life to dogfight in the visual arena. If I had been half as skilled at dogfighting as I was enthusiastic, I would have been pretty good. All in all, I enjoyed the three-year head start in flying fleet jets over my classmates immensely, but all of that came to a screaming halt when it came time to bring the beast aboard the ship, especially at night. I already had a couple hundred fleet

A few of my former Intruder peers and I were drafted into VF-213, the Blacklions, after the Tomcat RAG to help them spool up their air-to-ground program. As much as I’d always wanted to be a “fighter-guy” flying nothing but BFM and air-to-air sorties at supersonic speeds, it was my experience in air-to-ground that brought me to the “World Famous Blacklions.” VF-213 was in the process of integrating the LANTIRN targeting pod with the Tomcat and eager to get smart on airto-mud tactics. The LANTIRN was a massively capable FLIR pod that was easily mounted on a shoulder station. It proved to be an immensely capable pairing between off-the-shelf technology and a legacy air-superiority fighter that extended the F-14’s service life for another 15 years. With the LANTIRN pod the F-14 became the most capable platform

in the Navy to deliver LGBs, far exceeding the F/A-18C’s targeting capabilities, speed, loiter time, and range. Also, the Tomcat looked a billion times more badass.

(U.S. Navy Photo)

Having a thorough background in delivering ground ordnance and weaponeering, certainly made for an easy integration into the fighter Ready Room. We former A-6 folks were welcomed and tasked with sharing best practices with the rest of the squadron. But I thirsted for BFM missions more than anything. Anytime I could get in the air for some high-aspect air combat maneuvering, I was happy. So, I made sure to include an off-target aerial engagement scenario at the end of the bombing hops whenever I could get away with it.

The Age of the Intruder had Come and Gone

The newest jets I ever flew in the Navy were Intruders in VA-155. We began receiving newly winged SWIP (System Weapon Improvement Program) jets as soon as I checked in on board. Many had come right out of the factory, then diverted into the program to upgrade them with new wings and digital integration. I flew jets that had barely 10 hours on them, with none of the paint worn off and all of the labels for the buttons and switches still visible. Yet even with the upgrade in capabilities, the Intruder was not survivable in the modern battlespace. With the advent of the newest Russian SAM systems, the sanctuary of low-flight was removed. The Intruder could carry a massive bomb load, but modern warfare demanded precision over quantity. Anyone could carry LGBs at that point, and the introduction of GPS-aided JDAM made delivering ordnance precisely in any weather almost as simple as entering GPS coordinates. The mission the Intruder had been designed for and had excelled at, all weather, day/night, low-level delivery of tons of ordnance, had disappeared. Editor’s note: A huge thanks to Paco for sharing his incredible experiences with us. And make sure to pick up a copy of his new book, Lions Of The Sky. Contact the editor: Tyler@thedrive .com This article is reprinted with permission from the magazine, The Drive.

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The daily air show schedule for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 has been set. AirVenture’s daily air shows feature a wide variety of performances from the world of flight – precision aerobatics, military big iron, rare and unique flying examples, and history coming alive. As always, the daily schedule is subject to change at any time, and it will be updated as those changes occur. Visit the AirVenture website at www.eaa.org/air venture. Daily air shows are presented by Kodiak Quest Aircraft Company and Pratt & Whitney Canada. The Wednesday night air show and fireworks are presented by Covington Aircraft. The Saturday night air show and fireworks are presented by GE Aviation.

Monday, July 22 – EAA’s 50th Consecutive Year in Oshkosh

Day: Patriot Parachute Team; EAA’s P-64 and Baby Ace; Rob Holland (MX2), Bill Stein (Edge 540), and Matt Chapman (Extra 330LX); David Martin (Beechcraft Baron); Warbirds of America arrival show; Josh Boudreaux (RV-8A); Kyle Franklin (Dracula); International Aerobatic Club Giles 25th; U.S. Air Force T-38s; The Shetterly Squadron (DR-107 One Design; SNJ-6, RV-8); Bob Carlton (SubSonex JSX-2); Matt Younkin (Twin Beech 18); Gene Soucy (Grumman Showcat); Aerial Firefighting Demo; John Klatt (Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco); Aeroshell Aerobatic Team (T-6 Texans); Rocky Mountain Renegades (Aircraft: Van’s RV-8, Van’s RV-4, Giles G-202) Evening (8 p.m.): Twilight Flight Fest at the Fun Fly Zone - EAA STOL Invitational flying, Paradigm Aerobatic Team, Patriot Parachute Team, 3D RC flying with Ashleigh Heath, Jase Dussia, Kevin St-Cyr Evening (8 p.m.): - Hot Air Balloon Glow just off Boeing Plaza

Tuesday, July 23 Innovations Day

Day: Patriot Parachute Team, C130, Sean D. Tucker (Oracle Challenger III) and Jessy Panzer (Pitts Special), John Klatt (Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco), Jeff Boerboon (Yak-110), Red Bull Air Force (Edge 540, MBB Bo 105 helicopter, wingsuits), Adventures of Aviore, Homebuilts Review, Kyle Fowler (Rutan Long-EZ), Warbirds of America show (trainers), Trojan Thunder (T-28 Trojans),

Aerial Firefighting Demo, Kyle Franklin (Dracula), USAF Heritage Flight, USAF F-22/F-35/A-10 Demo Teams, Bill Barber Award Winner Evening (8 p.m.): Twilight Flight Fest at the Fun Fly Zone - EAA STOL Invitational flying, Paradigm Aerobatic Team, Patriot Parachute Team, 3D RC flying with Ashleigh Heath, Jase Dussia, Kevin St-Cyr

Wednesday, July 24 WomenVenture

Day: 122nd Fighter Wing A-10 CAS Demo, USAF A-10 Demo Team, USAF Heritage Flight, Patty Wagstaff (Extra 300S), Vicky Benzing (Extra 300L), Julie Clark (T-34 Mentor), Seaplane Base Showcase, Warbirds of America show, U.S. Navy Legacy Flight, Vintage Review, Jim Peitz (Beech Bonanza), Patriot Parachute Team, Rob Holland (MX2), Bill Stein (Edge 540), Aerial Firefighting Demo, Mike Goulian (Extra 330SC), Red Bull Air Force (Edge 540, MBB Bo 105 helicopter, wingsuits), USAF Heritage Flight), USAF F-22 Demo Team, Rocky Mountain Renegades (Aircraft: Van’s RV8, Van’s RV-4, Giles G-202) Evening (Night Air Show): Patriot Parachute Team, USAF F-35 Demo Team, USAF Heritage Flight, Class of ‘45 with Jim Tobul and Scott Yoak (Corsair and Mustang), Red Bull Air Force (MBB Bo 105 helicopter, wingsuits), Aeroshell Aerobatic Team (T-6 Texans), Randy Ball (MiG 17), Bob Carlton (SubSonex JSX2), Gene Soucy (Firecat), Patriot Parachute Team, Matt Younkin (Twin Beech 18), Nate Hammond (de Havilland Chipmunk), drone show, Redline Airshows (RV-8s), fireworks

Thursday, July 25 – Young Eagles, Push to Victory – European Theater and Bud Anderson Tribute

Day: Patriot Parachute Team, Sean D. Tucker (Oracle Challenger III) and Jessy Panzer (Pitts Special), Jim Peitz (Beech Bonanza), John Klatt (Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco), Jeff Boerboon (Yak-110), Red Bull Air Force (Edge 540, MBB Bo 105 helicopter, wingsuits), various Burt Rutan airplane designs, The Shetterly Squadron (DR-107 One Design, SNJ-6, RV-8), U.S. Navy Legacy Flight, Warbirds of America show (including P-51s), Bud Anderson tribute,

USAF Heritage Flight, F-22/F-35/F86/P-51, Adventures of Aviore, Aerial Firefighting Demo, David Martin (Beechcraft Baron), Kevin Coleman (Extra 300 SHP), UPS 747 departure Evening (8 p.m.): Twilight Flight Fest at the Fun Fly Zone - EAA STOL Invitational flying, Paradigm Aerobatic Team, Red Bull Air Force, Patriot Parachute Demo Team, 3D RC flying with Ashleigh Heath, Jase Dussia, Kevin St-Cyr

Friday, July 26 – Salute to Veterans Day, Push to Victory – Pacific Theater

Day: Veterans Parade, Patriot Parachute Team, USAF Heritage Flight, USAF F-22/F-35/A-10 Demo Teams, Matt Chapman (Extra 330LX), Gene Soucy (Grumman Showcat), Aerial Firefighting Demo, Skip Stewart (Prometheus 2), Red Bull Air Force (MBB Bo 105 helicopter), Patty Wagstaff (Extra 300S), Aeroshell Aerobatic Team (T-6 Texans), Julie Clark (T-34 Mentor), Thom Richard (P-40 Warhawk), Warren Pietsch (F-8F Bearcat), Warbirds of America show (Navy focus), U.S. Navy Legacy Flight, U.S. Navy F-35C arrival 6:05 p.m. - Old Glory Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight Arrival Evening (8 p.m.): Twilight Flight Fest at the Fun Fly Zone - EAA STOL Invitational flying, Paradigm Aerobatic Team, Red Bull Air Force, Patriot Parachute Demo Team, 3D RC flying with Ashleigh Heath, Jase Dussia, Kevin St-Cyr

Saturday, July 27 – Year of the Fighter, Push to Victory – DDay 75th Anniversary

Morning: 6 a.m. - Hot Air Balloon Launch at the Ultralight Runway Day: Patriot Parachute Team, Mike Goulian (Extra 330SC), Jim Peitz (Beech Bonanza), Red Bull Air Force (MBB Bo 105 helicopter), Aerial Firefighting Demo, Jeff Boerboon (Yak-110), Sean D. Tucker (Oracle Challenger III) and Jessy Panzer (Pitts Special), U.S. Navy Legacy Flight, Stu Dawson (EAA’s P-64), Class of ‘45 with Jim Tobul and Scott Yoak (Corsair and Mustang), Warbirds of America show (D-Day focus with C-47s), Warren Pietsch (P-51) and Bernie Vasquez (Spitfire), Ray Fowler (XP-82 Twin Mustang), 122nd Fighter Wing A-10 CAS Demo, USAF A10 Demo Team, USAF Heritage Flight with F-35 and A-10

(Art Eichmann/ courtesy EAA AirVenture) Evening (Night Air Show): Patriot Parachute Demo Team, USAF F-22 Demo Team, USAF Heritage Flight, Julie Clark (T-34 Mentor), Red Bull Air Force (MBB Bo 105 helicopter, wingsuits), Aeroshell Aerobatic Team (T-6 Texans), Randy Ball (MiG 17), Bob Carlton (SubSonex JSX-2), Patriot Parachute Demo Team, Gene Soucy (Firecat), Matt Younkin (Twin Beech 18), Nate Hammond (de Havilland Chipmunk), Twin Tigers (Yak-55), drone show, Redline Airshows (RV-8), fireworks

Sunday, July 28 – Closing Day

Day: USAF F-22 Demo Team, USAF Heritage Flight, David Martin (Beechcraft Baron), Vicky Benzing (Extra 300L), Kyle Fowler (Rutan LongEZ), Aerial Firefighting, Kyle Franklin (Dracula), USAF A-10 Demo Team, USAF Heritage Flight, Skip Stewart (Prometheus 2), Redline Airshows (RV8), The Shetterly Squadron (DR-107 One Design, SNJ-6, RV-8), Kevin Coleman (Extra 300 SHP), U.S. Navy Legacy Flight, Adventures of Aviore, Scott Yoak (P-51 Mustang Quicksilver), USAF F-35 Demo Team, USAF Heritage Flight AirVenture officials are advising that the AirVenture text messages alert system has changed so everyone will need to resign up for alerts this year. Text OSHALERT to 64600 to sign up for important weather alerts, and text OSHFUN to 64600 for notable feature and attraction information. If you are flying into Oshkosh, be sure to text OSHARRIVAL to 64600 to sign up for critical updates on the current status of AirVenture arrivals. For more information about AirVenture, including tickets, lodging and scheduling details, visit the AirVenture website at eaa.org/airventure.

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The Warbirds in Review schedule of events for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 is here, and as always it is full of fascinating warbirds accompanied by notable presenters. Running from Monday through Saturday during AirVenture, Warbirds in Review has daily sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Warbird Alley. Hosted by the EAA Warbirds of America, these sessions delve into an aircraft’s restoration, operation, and other aspects of owning a valued piece of history, while also spotlighting veterans by sharing realistic stories about the experience of flying the aircraft in combat or supporting the operation as a ground crew member. The 2019 Warbirds in Review

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Celebating female pilots is an event that will be moderated by retired Lt. Col. Olga Custodio, a former T-38 instructor who was the first female Hispanic military pilot in the U.S. Air Force and now retired from American Airlines. Custodio is back for her second year as the moderator of the event. Gen. Maryanne Miller, commander

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schedule is as follows: Monday, July 22 10 a.m. de Havilland Mosquito Rod Lewis and Steve Hinton 1 p.m. Fairey Firefly Eddie Kurdziel Tuesday, July 23 10 a.m. T-28 and T-34 70th Anniversary Aircraft Owners 1 p.m. P-51 Mustang Old Crow C.E. "Bud" Anderson Jack Roush and Jim Hagedorn Wednesday, July 24 10 a.m. Grumman F6F Hellcat and Grumman F8F Bearcat Rob Collings - Collings Foundation, Warren Piestch - Dakota Territory Air

Museum 1 p.m. Douglas A-1H Skyraider Roger Youngblood - Cavanaugh Museum Thursday, July 25 10 a.m. P-51 Mustang Lopes Hope 3rd Don Lopez Family, Smithsonian repre sentatives Eric Trueblood & Warren Pietsch 1 p.m. Corsairs Jim Tobul Friday, July 26 10 a.m. XP-82 Twin Mustang Tom Reilly, Lt. Col. Ray Fowler 1:30 p.m. Aircraft TBD Dick Rutan Saturday, July 27 10 a.m. Douglas C-47 Placid Lassie

Normandy Anniversary trip participants 1 p.m. North American P-51C Mustang Red Tail Col. Charles McGee, Lt. Col. Harold Brown, Lt. Col. George Hardy CAF Red Tail Squadron AirVenture is slated for July 22-28 in Oshkosh, WI. For more information, including tickets, visit www.eaa.org/airventure.

of Air Mobility Command and the first four-star general in the Air Force Reserve, will be a speaker during the evening’s programming. Miller, who also spoke at Theater in the Woods last summer, is the first reservist to lead Air Mobility Command. Also speaking during Wednesday evening’s programming will be:

• Dr. Eileen Bjorkman, the U.S. Air Force deputy director of Test and Evaluation and author of Propeller Under the Bed. • Col. Kim Campbell, a professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy and former A-10 pilot who survived an incident over Iraq in 2003 and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

• Capt. Bebe O’Neil, a USAF Academy grad and United Airlines system chief pilot. Capt. Lorraine Morris, a United Airlines check airman, captain on EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast, and avid aircraft restorer. The EAA WomenVenture Power Continued on Page 38

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The growth of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is tremendous, but it’s led to some logistical challenges. Due to the unique nature of the event, final AirVenture prep work is taking place while thousands of people are arriving on the grounds with their airplanes, motor homes, and other camping equipment. To improve safety, security, and mobility in these final hectic days before AirVenture opening day, the policies put in place leading up to AirVenture 2018 will continue to be in effect for AirVenture 2019. These procedures will be in place from Thursday, July 18, through Sunday, July 21. Grounds Access: Entry will be allowed to credentialed vehicles only

through Gates 33 (Waukau Avenue) and 26 (Knapp Street Rd./Theater in the Woods). Other vehicle gates will be closed. Non-credentialed vehicles are not allowed on the grounds, the same as during AirVenture week. Personal golf carts, scooters, bicycles, and other such vehicles are also prohibited. The restricted area (shown on map) will be enforced in order to ensure safety for everyone involved as AirVenture preparation is underway. Exhibitors and vendors within the restricted area will receive special preevent lanyard credentials. While early AirVenture attendees – such as those arriving with their aircraft – will not require wristbands until Sunday, July 21, they are

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asked to avoid entering the restricted area. Non-credentialed volunteers will be allowed onto the grounds only to pick up credential packets from their chairmen. EAA security will be present in the restricted area. Non-credentialed vehicles will be turned away or asked to leave. Exhibit Hangar Access: Thursday, July 18, through Sunday, July 21, there will be strict enforcement of access to Exhibit Hangars A-D. Only credentialed exhibitors and vendors are allowed during open hours from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on those days. Aviation Gateway Park Access: From Thursday, July 18, through Sunday, July 21, there will be strict enforcement of access to Aviation Gateway Park exhibit

facilities such as the Innovation Showcase, EAA Urban Air Mobility Showcase, and Education/Career Center. Access is limited to credentialed exhibitors and vendors, and only between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. At 6 p.m. sharp, doors will be locked. Outdoor Exhibit Access: Outdoor exhibits are not open until Monday, July 22. Visitors on the grounds before that time are asked to give space to allow exhibitors to finish setting up their areas and to exercise caution anywhere around the outdoor exhibit areas due to the presence of equipment used to prepare the areas for the fun hustle and bustle of AirVenture. For updates, schedules and tickets visit eaa.org.

Theater in the Woods to Celebrate Female Pilots Continued from Page 37 Lunch will also take place at Theater in the Woods on July 24 at 11:30 a.m. The keynote speaker for the lunch will be U.S. Air Force Col. Kim “Killer Chick” Campbell. The Women in Aviation International (WAI) Connect Breakfast is slated for 8 a.m. on July 24 at the EAA PHP Tent. For advance prices on tickets, only

through July 21, visit the WAI webstie at www.wai.org. For details on the full lineup of WomenVenture programming during AirVenture, visit EAA.org/womenventure. The Wednesday evening program will begin at 6 p.m. and conclude at 7:30 in conjunction with the start of the night air show.

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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 will see many rare warbirds on site, including Nicholas Coutches’s P-51H Mustang. One of only two flyable H-model Mustangs, the airplane will venture to Oshkosh as part of the Mustangs for Bud gathering honoring Col. Bud Anderson. For the first time in recent history, most Mustang variants will be joining

together in Fightertown, including the P51B, P-51C, P-51D, P-51H, and the XP82 Twin Mustang. Attendees can also see EAA’s XP-51 Mustang in the EAA Aviation Museum. First flown in February 1945, the Hmodel Mustang was basically a clean sheet design, and it shares very few parts with earlier models. More than 500 P-51Hs

were built, but none of them saw service in World War II and most ended up with stateside Air National Guard units. Coming in at almost 600 pounds lighter than the D-model Mustang, the H-model was also the fastest production P-51. See this fighter alongside many others during the Year of the Fighter celebration at AirVenture 2019.

Three U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command demonstration teams will be performing at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. The F-35 Lightning II, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and F-22 Raptor demo teams will perform abbreviated demonstrations as part of the daily air shows during AirVenture, as well as participate

in the Air Force Heritage Flight program. In addition, watch for some of these aircraft to partake in the night air shows on Wednesday and Saturday of AirVenture. “These flights are some of my favorite things we do because not only do we honor the heritage of those men and women that served in the Air Force, but we’re also reassuring previous generations

by demonstrating that our modern air power will ensure the USAF maintains its long-established air dominance well into the future,” said Dennis Dunbar, EAA director of flight operations. “What other demonstration in the air show industry can be both reminiscent of our history, while simultaneously inspiring us all for what the future of air power holds?”

The Horten HX-2 is a new design inspired by the Horten brothers’ flying wings of the 1930s-1940s, and the prototype will be coming to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. “We are so proud to become part of the biggest air show of the world,” said

Horten Aircraft Managing Director Bernhard Mattlener. The light two-seater, which has been undergoing flight testing in Germany, is powered by a 100-hp Rotax 912iS, and will be on display in the Aviation Gateway Park courtyard during the week.

Learn more about AirVenture, including schedules and tickets, at eaa.org.

In another major AirVenture site update for 2019, the International Federal Pavilion (IFP) has relocated to Exhibit Hangar D with an expanded footprint and presence. A key educational piece of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the IFP will continue to have booths with agency representatives present to educate attendees on their agency duties and roles, as well as present dozens of forums throughout the

week of the show. This year also marks the 26th anniversary of the International Federal Partnership which hosts the pavilion. More than a dozen federal agencies from the United States, Canada, and the Bahamas are slated to participate during the week. “We are very excited about the future of the International Federal Partnership at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh,” said IFP Chairman Ed

Holicky. “Please come by our new location and learn more about the organizations involved.” Many agencies are bringing aircraft, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. NOAA will also have one of its hurricane hunter P-3 Orions on display on Boeing Plaza multiple days during the week. The aircraft will be open for tours and crews

will be on hand to answer questions about the aircraft and their mission.

Alton Akers, EAA 54153, was shocked and excited to learn that his 1940 Culver Cadet was at the first EAA Oshkosh in 1970. “When I got a letter from (EAA) informing me that my airplane had been here in 1970, it was really neat to find that out and kind of exciting,” Alton said. “My wife opened the mail and saw the letter,

and she came down to the shop I was working in and she said, ‘You’re going to need to start planning your summer!’ It’s going to be fun to bring it back to Oshkosh; there’s a lot of history involved there.” Alton said that he has always been an airplane nut, thanks to his dad. He learned to fly in 1969 in his father’s Bellanca Cruisair and helped him to do a

full restoration on it. “We sold that and bought another Bellanca in 1958, so I really liked lowwing, retractable gear airplanes,” Alton said. “When we saw the Culver, it’s a lot smaller but similar and less expensive and more economical to operate.” Alton came across the Culver Cadet Continued on Page 43

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It has been said that the only voluntary act in aviation is the decision to take-off. Every action after take-off involves the skillful management of risk, the enjoyment of flight and a continuous stream of decisions that result in a safe landing. In 1974, NASA created the Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) to allow aviation professionals to share experiences in a frank, non-punitive manner. The ASRS structure allows pilots and other aviation professionals to file an anonymous report of an incident, error or occurrence that the contributor feels might be of value to others. These reports are gathered, analyzed and data based by NASA experts and made available to all interested parties as a tool for creating proactive aviation safety programs. Additionally, NASA distributes an electronic publication, CALLBACK, which contains selected, de-identified, reports on a free subscription basis. In Flight USA is proud to reprint selected reports, exerpted from CALLBACK, for our readers to read, study, occasionally laugh at, and always learn from. Visit http://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/ to learn how you can participate in the ASRS program.

CONTROLLED FLIGHT TOWARD TERRAIN: A COMPLEX ISSUE WITH MANY COMPONENTS

Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) “occurs when an airworthy aircraft is flown, under the control of a qualified pilot, into terrain (water or obstacles) with inadequate awareness on the part of the pilot of the impending collision.” 1 Controlled Flight Toward Terrain (CFTT) is the one precursor to every CFIT event, although not all CFTT events become CFIT. To be identified as a CFTT event, ASRS stipulates that the aircraft is mechanically normal and the pilot unaware of dangerous or unsafe inflight proximity to terrain or obstacles. CFTT is a complex issue with many components. It can happen anytime during flight, but occurs most often during approach and landing, and if CFTT progresses to CFIT, the collision usually results in fatalities. Causes are not always clear but could include factors such as weather, approach design and depiction, fatigue, poor situational awareness, or failure to adhere to aviation standards or personal discipline. CFIT and CFTT have been subjects of much study and thorough analysis. Aviation safety organizations have documented research, likely causes, lessons learned, and strategies for prevention. The NTSB, NASA ASRS, Flight Safety Foundation (FSF), and SKYbrary Aviation Safety are good sources of information regarding CFIT and CFTT. This month, ASRS shares reported incidents that provide some insight into the complexities of CFTT phenomena.

Hacking Heard Round the Globe

An alert Salt Lake Center Controller observed a flight navigation error, purportedly the result of GPS jamming. Quick action was taken that may have averted a disaster. • During this time, there was widespread GPS jamming. Almost every aircraft was reporting…GPS outages. Two… [previous] SUN arrivals had advised of

GPS malfunctions but reported their GPSs back online prior to the initial approach fix. They flew the RNAV approach from PRESN without incident. We contacted SUN Tower after the first approach to make sure they were unaffected, and the Tower said the Pilot didn’t report any issues. When Aircraft X was approximately four miles south of the PRESN intersection, the Pilot reported his GPS capabilities had returned. The Radar Controller cleared the aircraft to cross PRESN at or above 9,000 feet, cleared RNAV approach. After transferring communication to SUN Tower, [the Radar Controller] noticed the aircraft had taken a more easterly turn than we normally see on the approach. With the abundance of smoke in the area and the TFR very near the RNAV track, we wondered if the Tower had broken off the approach or if something different was happening. I called the Tower and told them Aircraft X was off course and asked if they knew what was going on. They said he had just reported over PRESN at 11,000 feet. The radar showed that Aircraft X was about 12 nautical miles northwest of the PRESN intersection, nearing (about three miles from) a 10,900foot Terrain Alert Volume (TAV), [which specifies an enroute Minimum IFR Altitude (MIA) providing terrain clearance], with the Mode C indicating 10,700 feet. [The Radar Controller] told me to issue a turn to the south. I issued, to the Tower, a 155 [degree] heading and 10,000 feet altitude. We had traffic south of Aircraft X at 11,000. The lowest altitude we saw Aircraft X was 9,600 feet in either a 9,000- or an 8,000-foot TAV. The turn seemed to be timely enough to keep him out of the 10,900 [TAV]. Had [the Radar Controller] not noticed, that flight crew and the passengers would be dead, I have no doubt.

A Diamond in the Sky

With a 300-foot ceiling and 6,000 RVR, a Super King Air 200 pilot inter-

cepted the “glideslope” without crosschecking and correlating position and altitude. Several important lessons were subsequently learned. • The approach to Runway 17L was a bit rushed, as traffic was heavy. I intercepted what I thought was the glideslope, but in the Pro Line 21 [Integrated Avionics] System, it was the VNAV bug. Both are green, but one is a snowflake; the other is a diamond. I thought the snowflake was the ILS glideslope and manually took over and flew down the course. I should have correlated altitude with position, but I was hurried and continued until I got the glideslope and a low-altitude alert from Tower. I climbed out and subsequently made a normal ILS to landing. Lessons [were] learned on getting rid of the VNAV bug on ILS approaches,…keeping situational awareness despite other factors, and initiating a go-around at the first sign of something not making sense. I spend more time in another aircraft that is also a Pro Line 21 aircraft, but the VNAV bug is magenta and is less likely to be confused. Basic airmanship needs to stay in the picture versus following the FMS to the wrong place.

A communication error went unnoticed by this B737 flight crew. An alert Controller recognized CFTT, communication was clarified, and the immediate threat was eliminated.

assigned altitude. The Pilot(s) disputed what I indicated their altitude to be. I issued a low altitude alert without stating the MVA/MSA and a climb back to 2,000 [feet]. In my judgment, the Pilots did not believe they were below their assigned altitude, and I felt stating the relevant MVA/MSA would not hasten a climb back to a safe altitude. The aircraft descended to approximately 1,200 [feet] before leveling and climbing ultimately to 3,000 feet as I subsequently assigned. Once established in a climb, the pilot asked for the altimeter and stated they had programmed an altimeter setting of 30.20, rather than 29.20, into the aircraft. The aircraft was given the altimeter [setting] on initial contact, shortly thereafter when I read them the latest METAR, and a third time, when I announced the new hourly ATIS code while the aircraft was on my frequency. To my recollection, the [crew] did not read back the altimeter setting at any point. I did not issue a Brasher warning. My perception was that the Pilots were rattled (they asked me to repeat their assigned heading three times), and I felt adding the perceived threat of a pilot deviation would not help them safely navigate an instrument approach in low IFR weather. There was adequate time to issue a Brasher warning on Local or Ground Control frequencies, and they chose not to or failed to do so. I did not use exactly correct phraseology in my low- altitude alert.

From the Controller’s report:

From the Captain’s report:

• Aircraft X was being vectored for the Runway 29 ILS approach in low IFR conditions. The altimeter at the time was approximately 29.20. The aircraft was assigned 2,000 feet, and I observed them descend through approximately 1,800 [feet], which is the MVA in the area they were in. At that point, I queried them about their altitude and restated their

• We [had] entered and read back a different altimeter setting from [the first Controller than the setting we received]… from [the second Controller]. [The second Controller] asked for an altitude report [from us], which differed from our actual altitude. They told us to climb to a higher altitude Continued on Page 43

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The 2019 EAA raffle airplane is a PA-18 replica that honors 50 years in Oshkosh. Manufactured by C & D Aviation, this airplane is unlike any other. “Make no mistake, this aircraft will be unique, immaculate, perfect, and feature one-of-a-kind craftsmanship that only the precision technicians at C & D Aviation can deliver,” said EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board Jack J. Pelton. This raffle aircraft – a PA-18 replica – is customized in a spectacular 50 Years in Oshkosh theme and paint scheme. Only 4,000 raffle tickets will be sold making the odds of winning exponentially better than EAA’s previous sweepstakes format. The winner can also elect to receive a cash prize of $25,000. Raffle tickets will be available in Oshkosh during the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration and they will be in

high demand. Tickets are $100 each and will be available at the EAA Member Center and several additional locations around the AirVenture grounds. This stunning aircraft is featurepacked and will be valued at $150,000: • Manufactured by C & D Aviation as an S-LSA. • Four-piece, easy-access boot cowling for servicing • Split nose bowl. • Wingtip skids. • ACME shocks. • Grove brake system. • 8.00 -6 tires. • Single 18-gallon tank. • Cloth interior. • Fully adjustable front seat with Oregon Aero seat cushions and fold ing back for easier cabin access. • Overhead trim control closer to back

seat. • Removable panels under belly, cabin, and tail. • Standard VFR panel, iPad mount, ADS-B In and Out, and LED lighting • Landing gear with steps for fueling • Custom Sensenich wood propeller with EAA 50 Years in Oshkosh logo • Headset hooks. • Float fittings. • A 118-hp, 201 cubic-inch experi mental motor with stainless exhaust • Larger door opening for easier cabin access. • Vortex generators. • Scheme Designers paint scheme. When you make a raffle ticket purchase, you’re supporting EAA programs that educate, engage, empower, and inspire the aviators and enthusiasts of tomorrow. And changing to a raffle for-

This will be the first appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh of Rod Lewis’ Mosquito after a five year, $10 million restoration. Rod’s Mosquito is one of only four airworthy examples of the type in the world. His example, an FB Mk.VI was

built in 1945 at Hatfield and was originally used for RAF training. Rod Lewis of Lewis Air Legends purchased and began restoration work on the Mosquito in 2014 before taking to the sky again on Jan. 13 with pilot Steve Hinton. Rod’s Mosquito will be available for

viewing in the Warbirds are during the week of AirVenture and is scheduled to be at Warbirds in Review on Monday, July 22, at 10 a.m.

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1940s Culver Cadet Helps Celebrate 50 Years Continued from Page 40 when he and his wife were walking around at the Arlington Fly-In in Washington in 2002. They met a man who had flown in from Eugene, Oregon, in a Culver Cadet that just so happened to be for sale. “It was in really good shape, it had

Safe Landings

Continued from Page 42 at the same time that I queried as to the local altimeter, suspecting we had an [incorrect] setting. This turned out to be true, resulting in [our being] approximately 400 to 500 feet below our assigned altitude. We reset our altimeters and climbed back to the correct altitude and completed the approach and landing.

From the First Officer’s report:

• We entered the altimeter setting that we heard… 30.25. (While on) vectors for the approach (to Runway) 29, we were told to descend to 2,000 feet. ATC asked, “What is your altitude?” We replied, “2,500 feet.” ATC said,

(Courtesy EAA) mat in 2019 from our long-running annual aircraft sweepstakes means the funds raised to support EAA programs will provide more bang for the buck. The EAA Aircraft Raffle and all entries are governed by the 2019 Raffle Official Rules. The winner is responsible for all applicable taxes. For complete raffle rules and further details, visit EAA.org/aircraftraffle.

been restored in ‘92 in Florida and it had been repainted just before I bought it by a very talented guy. So, the plane pretty much looked like new,” Alton said. After he bought it, Alton did a lot of internal work. Alton rebuilt the landing gear, and performed a major overhaul on

the engine. All-in-all, it took Alton about three years to finish the internal work and it has been flying ever since. “Mine is completely stock except for the brake system I put in,” Alton said. “It has the original engine, the panel is just like it was when it was new. It’s a very basic panel,

no starter, no electrical system, no lights.” Alton’s Culver Cadet along with several other aircraft that will be returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh since their first appearance in 1970, will be parked in front of the Brown Arch for viewing throughout the week.

“Showing 1,500 feet. Climb to 3,000 feet.” We asked for the altimeter setting again. Actual 29.21. We climbed to 3,000 feet and flew the ILS 29 and landed.

al Runway 8 approach. The previous ATIS was reporting Runway 26L in use. Due to safety concerns about not having an approach to Runway 8R, we asked for the visual to Runway 26L so we could use the underlying GPS approach for safety. We were then given a visual to Runway 26L, proceed direct to BUSEY fix, and descend and maintain 6,000 feet. A steep descent was initiated due to the [historically] high number of unstable approaches. Upon passing through 9,000 feet, the Pilot Monitoring (PM) realized that we were being vectored below the FAF altitude of 6,900 feet, and also realized visually and on the terrain display that terrain was very close to our right. The PM asked the Controller to confirm our descent altitude of 6,000 feet. Initially

there was no response from the Controller, and the FO initiated a level off. Shortly after the level off at around 7,400 feet, the Controller…informed us he had a low-level alert warning and for us to climb and maintain 8,000 feet. We…simultaneously received a “TERRAIN AHEAD” warning. The FO initiated a CFIT recovery maneuver, and we leveled off at 8,000 feet as instructed. We would like to think that we were given the descent altitude of 6,000 feet in error, but we may have either misunderstood the clearance or input the wrong altitude in the altitude select window.

If It Doesn’t Look Right, It Probably Isn’t

A terrain warning confirmed a First Officer’s suspicion that this wide-body aircraft was descending too low. A successful escape maneuver was subsequently performed. • Planned landing at El Paso in day VMC conditions. FO was Pilot Flying (PF). [We were] two hours late and 12.5 hours into our scheduled duty day of 10.5 hours. Checking in with El Paso Approach, we were told to plan the visu-

Notes: 1. https://www.faa.gov/document Library/media/Advisory_Circular/ac61134.pdf

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ALSIM has announced the sale of an AL250 simulator to the University of Dubuque. The simulator will be installed in the University’s Ed Babka Aviation Learning Center, a new state-of-the-art flight operations center scheduled to open fall 2019. The University of Dubuque has a growing Aviation program, including Flight Operations and Aviation Management programs, both accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board, International (AABI). The University is

currently using Cessna 172S, Piper PA28R and PA44 aircraft to complete training requirements in the Private Pilot (PPL), Instrument Rating (IR), Commercial Pilot (CPL), and Flight Instructor training course outlines. “The ALSIM AL250 was designed with universities like Dubuque in mind. The simulator is compact, reliable and robust, with multiple flight models close to very popular training aircraft making it an ideal PPL, IR and CPL trainer. Despite its relatively small physical footprint, it

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ALSIM’s AL250 simulator will be installed at the University of Dubuque’s Ed Babka Aviation Learning Center. (Courtesy ALSIM) next evolution in the aviation industry,” said Chaminda Prelis, Head of Aviation Programs at University of Dubuque. The AL250 will be available for professional demonstrations at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in ALSIM’s booth located in Hangar B, booth 2016. For more information, visit the company website at alsim.com.

WHERE SHOULD I REGISTER MY AIRCRAFT?

By Thomas A. Alston

Many people believe that they can set up an LLC in Delaware or any other location outside California in order to avoid sales or use tax in California. The state where the LLC or corporation is registered has nothing to do with legally avoiding tax in California. In fact, as I have mentioned before many times, don’t leave things to chance. If the State of California decides to, they can charge you with fraud. The following section of law will be their support. 6485.1. 50 percent penalty. Any purchaser of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft who registers it outside the State of California for the purpose of evading the payment of taxes due under this part shall be liable for a penalty of 50 percent of any tax determined to be due on the sales price of the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft. Why don’t I just become an aircraft dealer so I can buy aircraft without paying tax? Everyone knows someone who routinely brags about this resale scheme. Well, the following sections of law explain the truth. 6094.5. Improper use of certificate.

Except as provided in Sections 6012.8 and 6012.9: (a) Any person, including any officer or employee of a corporation, who gives a resale certificate for property which he or she knows at the time of purchase is not to be resold by him or her or the corporation in the regular course of business for the purpose of evading payment to the seller of the amount of the tax applicable to the transaction is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as provided in Section 7153. (b) Any person, including any officer or employee of a corporation, who gives a resale certificate for property which he or she knows at the time of purchase is not to be resold by him or her or the corporation in the regular course of business is liable to the state for the amount of tax that would be due if he or she had not given such resale certificate. In addition to the tax, the person shall be liable to the state for a penalty of 10 percent of the tax or five hundred dollars ($500) whichever is greater, for each purchase made for personal gain or to evade the payment of taxes. For assistance, email today: talston@aeromarinetaxpros.com .

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HIGH-CAPACITY ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT TEST FLIGHT BY AMPAIRE PROVES SUCCESSFUL

Aviation Company Ampaire, Inc., Helps Further Cement Los Angeles as the Center of Innovation on Transportation Electrification

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Ampaire, Inc. has moved the aviation industry a major step forward with the test flight of the Ampaire 337, the highest-capacity hybrid-electric aircraft ever flown. On Thursday, June 6, Ampaire engineers, investors and journalists witnessed the hybrid-electric Ampaire 337 fly in the skies above Camarillo Airport. This is a significant step for aviation because never before has a hybrid-elec-

(Christopher Mabanglo/Courtesy Ampaire)

tric aircraft this large flown, according to Ampaire officials. Ampaire’s 337 is built Continued on Page 47

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Continued from Page 46 with a direct path towards commercialization – moving electric aviation firmly from futuristic to attainable. The aircraft, based on the six-seat Cessna 337 Skymaster, was retrofitted with Ampaire’s proprietary electric propulsion system and is powered by a lightweight battery system. The batterypowered electric motor replaces a combustion engine of the aircraft’s original two-engine configuration, and the resulting system is a ‘parallel hybrid,’ meaning the internal combustion engine and electric motor work in concert to optimize power output as the plane flies. In hybrid configuration, the aircraft sees significant greenhouse gas emissions savings and operating cost reductions. The experimental plane was flown by a test pilot and flight engineer. “The first flight of Ampaire’s electric passenger aircraft is a huge step forward for aviation,” said Deborah Flint, CEO of Los Angeles World Airports. “As a cleantech company that was started in our great city as part of LACI, Ampaire’s incredible achievement further cements Los Angeles as the leader in transportation electrification and technology innovation.” “Imagine that in just a few years you will be able to buy a ticket for a flight that is clean, quiet and inexpensive,” said Kevin Noertker, CEO of Ampaire. “Ampaire is proud to lead the aviation industry in transportation electrification, and we recognize the importance of electric aviation for climate change and community connectivity.” “Given the urgency of the climate crisis, today’s historic flight not only signifies a huge step forward for aviation, it also shines a light on Los Angeles’s leadership in transportation electrification,” said Matt Petersen, CEO of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI). “That’s why I’m so excited for the Ampaire team for their first hybrid-electric flight – as a LACI portfolio company, Ampaire and their Ampaire 337 flight test program further proves that Los Angeles is a cleantech hub that attracts investment and game-changing innovation for climate solutions.” “Flight is becoming electric and this is the most incredible team to make that happen! Ampaire’s approach is one of the many reasons we chose to support them through our accelerator program,” said

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By Anthony Taylor

n June 5-8 2019, the Reno Air Race Association (RARA) held the 22nd Annual Pylon Racing Seminar (PRS) at Reno Stead Airport (KRTS). More than 100 pilots were in attendance and they spanned six classes of air racing, including Formula One, Biplane, T-6, Sport, Jet and Unlimited classes. The seminar offers education, training and certification to pilots who wish to participate in the National Championship Air Races (NCAR) held in September. Most importantly, this event hosts simulated racing on the course. Pilots are encouraged to attend all portions of the school for familiarization, which adds safety and competitiveness. It’s also a requirement for new pilots and those who haven’t competed at NCAR in previous years. This year, PRS had 52 students, 25 certified racers, 31 instructors and 13 officials. As we draw closer to September there will be an official list released of those pilots who passed all required classroom, ground school and flying competency for NCAR. The majority of the participants over the last decade have been pilots in the Sport class. Each year this class increases in number and is referred to as the future of air racing.

Andrew Findlay rounding Pylon 4 in Race #30 Super Lancair Legacy. (Anthony Taylor/warbirdfotos.com)

Returning this year after his decided victory in Sunday’s Gold Sport Final race at NCAR 2018, Andrew Findlay brought his STIHL sponsored Lancair Super Legacy to run around the pylons in two sessions each day, taking full advantage of pylon time in the off season. If Findlay had course access, I believe he and his competitors would fly the course from dawn to dusk. Findlay is a racer in every sense, looking to increase his performance each racing season. On Wednesday evening, Findlay launched with three other sport class aircraft for a photo mission to the Northeast of Stead Airport over Pyramid Lake. As

the sun set, three of the airplanes returned to base in formation and taxied back to their hangar. Another hour passed and it was dark, and Andrew still had not landed. He experienced an electrical failure due to a bad battery. Thanks to some good friends who brought a new battery, swapped out the bad unit, and stayed with the airplane overnight. The crew then blocked off the road at first light for Andrew’s takeoff. As we were on the ramp at Stead by 5 a.m., we heard the Legacy enter the pattern, followed by an uneventful landing. He then jumped out of the airplane and asked where we wanted it positioned for our sunrise photo shoot. This should serve as an example to the importance of Rookie School, a valuable opportunity to prepare for emergencies that are highly likely to occur during race week.

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RACING BEGIN

2019 Class photo.

The fastest class at Reno today are the Jets, reaching speeds of more than 500 miles per hour on the eight-mile pylon course. The De Havilland Vampire returned to PRS this year, having taken the 2018 season off. Jerry “Jive” Kerby is set to race the Vampire, which was recently upgraded with a more powerful De Havilland Ghost Turbojet to be even more competitive this year.

(Anthony Taylor/warbirdfotos.com)

STOL Drag Demonstration's Kitfox passes through traps in front of home pylon. (Anthony Taylor/warbirdfotos.com) Andrew Findlay’s STIHL sponsored Lancair at sunrise. (Anthony Taylor/warbirdfotos.com)

Another returning 2018 champion, Andrew Beuhler brought his highly modified Mong Sport Biplane Phantom and took to the course. Phantom is currently the fastest racing biplane in the history of the class. With the recent passing of Tom Aberle (Phantom’s original owner), it’s great to see Beuhler continuing the winning tradition in the airplane, which Aberle flew to nine gold championship victories through NCAR 2015. Add to that, Buehler’s two victories in 2017 and 2018.

Andrew Beuhler rounds Inner 5 pylon in race #62 Phantom. (Anthony Taylor/warbirdfotos.com)

Jerry "Jive" Kerby racing past Pylon 4 in Race #11 De Havilland Vampire. (Anthony Taylor/warbirdfotos.com)

PRS also gave the STOL Drag Team a chance to practice their unique race format in front of home pylon. STOL, which stands for Short TakeOff / Landing, has been added to the NCAR schedule this year for the first time, providing some entertainment for the crowd in the grandstands in between heat races. Twelve to 16 STOL aircraft, which include Piper Cubs, Wilga’s and the Drako, showcased their incredibly short take off and landing capabilities, in plane to plane racing. This should prove to be exciting for the air racing crowd. Please visit their website for more information: http://www.stoldrag .com/about#bio. This event would not be possible without the help of the volunteers who migrate from all over the world to keep things running like clockwork. RARA welcomes Reno’s local Foundry Idea’s Marketing Agency to get the word out for the races. They did a great job at PRS!

The STIHL National Championship Air Races will be held on Sept. 11-15, 2019. Practice and qualifying begin on Saturday, Sept. 7 and lead into race week. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are headlining the Air Show portion of the event. World Champion Aerobatic Champion Rob Holland will be performing his “Ultimate Airshow” Thursday through Sunday. The Commemorative Air Force will be bringing their stable of World War II aircraft, including their F8F Bearcat, F6F Hellcat, PBJ Mitchell and A6M Zero for flight demonstrations. The VFA-122 Demonstration Team will be flying their FA-18E/F Super Hornets for the Legacy Flight. For more information on purchasing tickets, lodging, shuttles and race day schedules, please visit https://airrace.org/ about/ See you on the ramp!

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