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Q Chino, CA: Living History Flying Day, 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org. Q San Carlos, CA: Hiller Museum’s Biggest Little Air Show, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., San Carlos Airport, (650) 654-0200, hiller.org. Q West Milford, NJ: Greenwood Lake Airshow, gates Sat. 2 p.m./Sun. 10 a.m., Greenwood Lake Airport, (973) 728-7721, greenwoodlakeairshow.com. Q Bolingbrook, IL: Cavalcade of Planes, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Crow Int’l. Airport, (630) 378-0478, cavalcadeofplanes.com. Q Oklahoma City, OK: Tinker AFB Star Spangled Salute, gates 8 a.m., (405) 739-2025. 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. Q Bedford, VA: D-Day 75th Anniversary Aerial Tribute, 10 a.m., National D-Day Memorial, dday.org. (Other ceremonies June 4-9.) Q Woods Cross, UT: Skypark Aviation Festival & Expo, Fri. 3 p.m/ Sat. 9 a.m., Skypark Airport, (801) 295-3877, skyparkutah.com. Q Reading, PA: Mid-Atlantic WWII Weekend “A Gathering of Warbirds,” gates 8:30 a.m., Reading Regional Airport, (610) 372-7333, maam.org. Q Redding, CA: Historic Display Day/FAA Safety Seminar, 10 a.m. to noon, Benton Air Center , (530) 241-4204. Q Fort Wayne, IN: Fort Wayne Air Show-ANG 122nd FW Open House, gates 8 a.m., Fort Wayne ANGB, fwairshow.com. Q Smyrna, TN: The Great Tennessee Air Show, gates 8 a.m., Smyrna Airport, (615) 549-6530, greattennesseeairshow.com. Q Val-d’Or, Quebec: Spectacle Aérien, Aéroport régional de Val-d’Or, spectacleaerienvaldor.com. Q Indiana, PA: Jimmy Stewart Airshow, doors 8 a.m., Jimmy Stewart Airport, (724) 463-3883, jimmystewartairport.com. Q North Bay, Ontario: North Bay Armed Forces Day, North Bay Waterfront, armedforcesday.ca. Q Ely, NV: Ely Air Races/Airshow, gates 9 a.m., Yelland Field, (775) 289-3720, elynevada.net. Q Moses Lake, WA: Moses Lake Air Show, gates 10 a.m., Grant County Int’l. Airport, moseslakeairshow.com. Q Chino, CA: Open Cockpit Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Yanks Air Museum, (909) 597-1735, www.yanksair.org. Q Virginia Beach, VA: Military Aviation Museum Flying Proms, Virginia Beach Airport, (757) 721-7767, militaryaviationmuseum.org. Q Bethel, PA: Golden Age Air Museum Flying Circus Airshow, gates 10 a.m., Grimes Airfield, (717) 933-9566, goldenageair.org. Q Rexburg, ID: Father’s Day fly-In and Activities, Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m., Legacy of Flight Museum, Rexburg Municipal Airport, rexburg.org. Q Slaton, TX: South Plains Air Show, gates 9 a.m., Slaton Municipal Airport, (806) 224-3601, thetexasairmuseum.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 Mankato, MN: Minnesota Air Spectacular, gates 9 a.m., Mankato Regional Airport, (507) 389-3000, mnairspectacular.com. Q Ocean City, MD: OC Air Show, 9 a.m., Ocean City Boardwalk, (877) 722-2927, ocairshow.com. Q Gaylord MI: Wings over Northern Michigan Airshow, gates 10 a.m., Gaylord Regional Airport, (989) 732-4218, wingsovernorthernmichigan.org. Q Knob Noster, MO: Wings over Whiteman, gates 9 a.m., Whiteman AFB, whiteman.af.mil. Q Tumwater, WA: Olympic Air Show, gates 9 a.m., Olympia Regional Airport, (360) 705-3925, olympicairshow.com. Q Columbia, CA: Father’s Day Fly-In, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Columbia Airport, (209) 533-5685, fathersdayflyin.org. Q Fairfield, NJ: Wings & Wheels Expo, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Essex County Airport, (201) 288-6344, njahof.org. 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 West Chester, PA: Father Fest, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Helicopter Museum, (610) 436-9600, www.americanhelicopter.museum. Q Oakland, CA: Open Cockpit Day, noon to 4 p.m., Oakland Aviation Museum, (510) 638-7100, oaklandaviationmuseum.org.
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In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years
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JULIE CLARK “FAREWELL TOUR”
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es, Julie Clark is on final approach, heading for the hangar one last time where there will be a lawn chair and cold beer, right? Isn’t that what a “Farewell Tour” is all about? For some, the gold watch and a condo in Boca work just fine, but if 2019 is a “Farewell” for Julie Clark, then readers need to rethink how a world-class-airshow pilot defines “retirement.”
Julie Clark with country music star Aaron Tippin. (Courtesy Julie Clark)
Julie’s 2019 “Farewell Tour” will celebrate the completion of more than 40 years of safe airshow performing. She has flown 1,800 performances in all the lower 48 states and Alaska, all the lower Provinces in Canada, Mexico, and even the Island of Bermuda. Julie’s stunning T34 A, appearing as a gleaming “mini” version of Air Force One and sporting the name of her sponsor “Tempest Plus,” has thrilled millions of people with a performance that makes every appearance a celebration of American pride. Julie has amassed more than 34,000 hours of accident-free flying, with 11,000 hours in the same T-34A aircraft. One might expect a “Farewell Tour” to be a couple of token shows, an interview or two and then a quiet departure from public view. Well, with three shows already flown in 2019, and well-earned awards presented, Julie’s schedule includes an additional 11 shows this year (so far) with numerous PR events and promotions appearances. Take a look at Julie’s website, http://julieclarkairshows.com/airshow/, for additional details.
A recent interview gave Julie a chance to make a special offer. Julie enthusiastically disclosed, “My Farewell Air Show scheduled for Oct. 19 at Rancho Marietta Airport (KRIU, Sacramento, Calif.) is an open invitation for my friends and fans to meet me personally and see a show especially designed for them, as a gift from me and my team.” Do not miss this opportunity to see Julie Clark in action. And what about after 2020 and future activities? Well … that is where Julie may need a little coaching on what “retirement” means. Based upon Julie’s book, Nothing Stood in Her way, Julie plans to reach out to those who need encouragement and support as they face some of the same challenges and tragedies that Julie overcame in her life, motivating them to find that “Inner Eagle” that has helped her reach the pinnacle of an aviation career that was earned the hard way. But another passion emerged during our interview, and that is Julie’s love for animals, especially man’s (persons?) best friend, dogs. Julie beamed when talking
Sun ‘n Fun finish. (Courtesy Julie Clark)
about her constant “pooch” companion, “Lindy” and then scowled at the hotels that do not welcome canine guests. Julie continued, “I just acquired an F-33 Bonanza, the one with the big cargo door, and will be outfitting it for carrying critters. I will finally be able to spend the time I want working with Pilots ‘N Paws Continued on Page 14
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PLANES OF FAME AIRSHOW A WALK BACK IN TIME
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NEWS Federal Funding for Airport Infrastructure Top $779 Million ................8 EAA Honors 75th Anniversary of D-Day with New Exhibit....................9 House Bill Clips Veterans’Wings By Amelia Walsh, AOPA ..................11 FAA Proposed Rule Means Flexibility for Maintenance Training........12 Drone Deconfliction Advances: ADS-B In for UAS Benefits All..........13 GAMA Announces 2019 Aviation Design Winners ..............................19 FAA Highlights Changes for Recreational Drones................................20 EAA/FAA Summit Points Toward Recreational Aviation Solutions ....24 Red Bull Air Race Not to Continue Beyond 2019 Season ..................26 Special Section: 2019 AirVenture ............................................................34 EBACE Wrap Up: Innovation and Investment Driving Aviation ..........38 U.S. Senate Resolution Commemorates AOPA’s 80th Anniversary ..44 Signature Flight Support Reinforcing D-Day Logistics........................45 A First: Banyan Installs Gogo Wi-Fi in HondaJet ..................................47
FEATURES Editorial: The Importance and Relevance of GA Airports By Dr. Richard Caso.........................................................6 Cool Cat Loves Space Introduces Children to Apollo 11 By Mark Rhodes ............................................................10 Wise Guy Back in the Sky By Master Sgt. Ted Daigle ..............................................14 Confessions of an A-6 Intruder Pilot, Part II By Richard Crandall and Tyler Rogoway ..........................32
COLUMNS Flying Into Writing: Planes of Fame Airshow By Eric McCarthy ............................................................17 Flying with Faber: Texas Hill Country From Powerless to Powerful By Stuart J. Faber ........29 Homebuilder’s Workshop: Sun ‘n Fun Day 2 By Ed Wischmeyer ..........................................................40 SafeLandings: Critical Equipment Failures ....................................................................................42
DEPARTMENTS Calendar of Events ..........................................................3 Classifieds ......................................................................48 Index of Advertisers ......................................................50
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recently reviewed a monograph from the United States Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration entitled General Aviation Airports: A National Asset. The article was based on an extensive and comprehensive 18-month study of general aviation airports in the United States. One interesting fact is that 75 percent of takeoffs and landings at U.S. airports involve general aviation aircraft and most of these flights occur at general aviation airports. The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 defines a general aviation airport as one that either does not have scheduled service or has scheduled service with less than 2,500 passenger enplanements each year. The most recent figure for general aviation airports in the United States is 2,952 landing facilities (2,903 airports, 10 heliports, and 39 seaplane bases) to support aeromedical flights, aerial fire-fighting, law enforcement, disaster relief efforts, and to provide access to mountain or rural communities. Included in this group are 121 airports that provide limited scheduled air service boarding (more than 2,500 but less than 10,000 enplanements per year). As of February 2018, California has 217 general aviation airports, 26 commercial service airports (23 report greater than 10,000 enplanements per year), 167 hospital, 22 federal airbases, and 1 joint use facility (March ARB). In view of the known potential for natural and manmade disasters in California (flooding, landslides, wildfires, earthquakes, tsunamis, terrorist activities, etc.) and the more than 217 general aviation airports within California and the volunteer pilot community, we can play a vital role in keeping our communities safe during the critical few days (24-96 hours) until a massive concerted response by state and federal relief agencies occurs. These efforts include ferrying medical and surgical supplies to hospitals in impacted areas when the supply chain is broken. In addition, ambulatory patients can be transported to hospitals for specialized care (dialysis, fetal monitoring, chemotherapy, etc.). Most hospitals in the United States use just-in-time inventory management owing to limited storage space, the carrying cost of excess inventory, and the limited shelf life of supplies. Typically, this is not a problem as hospitals receive sup-
plies on a daily basis during the week. However, when the supply chain is interrupted as a result of roadway closures, disruption of transportation hubs (runway liquefaction at major airports), or unavailability of truck drivers who live in impacted areas and are tending to their own and their families’ needs. Shortly after I retired from medical practice, I founded a non-profit foundation, AeroMedical Community Emergency Services, to explore how general aviation airports and the general aviation pilot community could take a leadership role in providing a valuable resource to first responders, hospitals, Red Cross, and other disaster relief agencies. My organization performed a simulated emergency drill with the Orange County Health Planning Agency to study the feasibility of using available hangar space in general aviation airports as temporary strategic supply depots. We transported supplies (medical and surgical as well as portable ventilators) from Long Beach Airport to John Wayne Airport. We learned that had we not spent several weeks in laying the groundwork for this exercise, it would have been very difficult if not impossible to perform. We had to be vetted by airport security, obtain permission from the different airports, notify the FBOs and get permission to park and unload on their ramps, etc., etc. The logistics involved were also formidable, as we had to wait to receive supplies from the federal strategic warehouse depot, unload the supplies, estimate the weight, load onto two airplanes, and then fly to the receiving airport. Much time could have been saved if the strategic supplies had been stored in the hangar as they would have already been labeled and weighed. We also worked with local ham radio operators to provide emergency communication between hospitals and emergency agencies during an airport day event at Fullerton Airport in 2017. Opportunities exist to explore the use of unmanned drones in flying blood, medications, and other supplies to urban and rural hospitals. I would like to invite my fellow pilots to become actively involved in ensuring that general aviation continues to provide important resources to help keep our communities safe. In addition, we should reach out to our younger pilot community to gain insight and expertise in learning to use social media, Continued on Page 18
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Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery Field, (619) 301-2530. Q Lock Haven, PA: Sentimental Journey Fly-In, William T. Piper Memorial Airport, (570) 893-4200, sentimentaljourneyfly-in.com. Q Debert, Nova Scotia: Snowbirds over Debert, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.,Debert Airport, (855) 465-2725, debert.airshowatlantic.ca. Q Livermore, CA: AOPA Fly-In, 8 a.m., Livermore Municipal Airport, aopa.org. Q Spokane, WA: Inland Northwest Skyfest, gates 9 a.m., Fairchild AFB, fairchild.af.mil. Q Hamilton, MT: Wings & Wheels, 8 a.m., Ravalli County Airport, (406) 363-6471, choiceaviation.com. Q Zionsville, IN: CAF Wings over Indy, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CAF Hops ’n Props 5-8:30 p.m.), Indianapolis Executive Airport, wingsoverindy.com. Q Dayton, OH: VECTREN Dayton Air Show, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Dayton Int’l. Airport, (937) 898-5901, daytonairshow.com. Q Quebec, Canada: Spectacle Aérien Int’l. de Bagotville, CFB Bagotville, (418) 677-3073, saibagotville.com. Q Evansville, IN: ShrinersFest Air Show, opens 9 a.m., Evansville Riverfront, (812) 423-3922, shrinersfest.com. Q Sonoma, CA: NASCAR Sonoma Air Display, 7 a.m., Sonoma Raceway, sonomaraceway.com. Q Whitefield, NH: Fly-In & Transportation Festival, 10 a.m., Mt. Washington Regional Airport, (603) 837-9532, mountwashingtonairport.com. Q Logan, UT: Cache AirFest, Logan-Cache Airport, cacheairfest.com. Q Blytheville, AR: B.A.F.B. Air Show, opens 9 a.m., Arkansas Aeroplex, (870) 532-2100, bafbairshow.com. Q Carson City, NV: Airport Open House & Fly-In, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Carson City Airport, flycarsoncity.com. Q Davenport, IA: Quad City Air Show, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Davenport Municipal Airport, (563) 650-2452, quadcityairport.com. Q Traverse City, MI: National Cherry Festival Air Show, Open Space Park open 10 a.m., West Grand Traverse Bay, cherryfestival.org.
Q Chino, CA: Kilroy Coffee Klatch, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-7576. 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 Redding, CA: Historic Display Day/FAA Safety Seminar, 10 a.m. to noon, Benton Air Center , (530) 241-4204. Q West Yellowstone, MT: West Yellowstone Air Fair, 8 a.m., Yellowstone Airport, (406) 682-7502, choiceaviation.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. Q Petaluma, CA: Historic Airplane Appreciation Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Petaluma Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404. 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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Tech and Training Make Us All Safer
By Mark Baker
AOPA President and CEO I remember the first time I heard that Siri-like voice announcing through the headsets: “Traffic, 12 o’clock, same altitude, one mile.” Alarmed but fascinated at the same time, I quickly changed course and looked at the illuminated panel before me. Within seconds, I spotted the traffic inbound for landing, now several hundred feet below me. Three miles east, the pilot of a small Cessna was practicing maneuvers; and I got a glimpse of what was a commercial airliner enjoying a brisk tailwind at FL200. As I continued to fly, I was stunned by the scores of aircraft zipping through my selected five-mile radius. Transmitting position, altitude, speed, and intended flight track, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-
Broadcast (ADS-B) has made significant contributions to general aviation safety, and has transformed our situational awareness as pilots. So far, nearly 59,000 fixed-wing general aviation aircraft have been equipped with ADS-B Out ahead of the Jan. 1, 2020, mandate, and it’s paying off for safety. Aircraft equipped with both ADS-B Out and the optional ADS-B In can take advantage of traffic and weather services, and a recent study found a 53percent reduction in the likelihood of an accident for aircraft equipped with ADSB In. It also found the likelihood of a fatal accident decreased by 89 percent for aircraft using the technology. As we’ve progressed into the modern age, we’ve ditched handheld mics and tiny ceiling-mount speakers for modern headsets. Unless you’re a nostalgist or a student pilot, few of us continue to fly with sectional charts sprawled out
across our laps, instead favoring innovative navigation apps and the convenience of GPS. Thanks to the introduction of nonTSO avionics, pilots can choose capable, relatively low-cost options that increase safety and save them money. AOPA was pivotal in working with the FAA and manufacturers on certification changes to bring modern equipment to the legacy fleet of GA aircraft. Now, pilots can benefit from the reliability, situational awareness, and workload savings of new solidstate flight displays and autopilots. Despite advanced technology, avionics, and electronics, we must remember to remain vigilant and understand that aeronautical decision making always lies with the pilot in command. That’s where the AOPA Air Safety Institute (ASI) comes in. As the worldwide leader in GA safety education, with its free educational resources and semi-
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nars all across the country, ASI aims to improve safety, reduce the fatal accident rate, and grow the pilot population. No matter your skill level, all pilots can benefit from ASI’s safety-related content, including its in-person seminars, podcasts, online courses, and multitude of YouTube videos, including the very popular Accident Case Study series, ASI Safety Tips, and Ask ATC. Whether you’re a student pilot behind the controls of a Cessna 152 or a 20,000hour captain of a Boeing 747, a good pilot is always learning. Remarkable advances in flight deck technology and safetyenhancing equipment have significantly improved our situational awareness. But there will always be a place for a welltrained pilot. After all, the most important thing is to “Fly the airplane.” Aviate. Navigate. Communicate.
U.S. TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY ELAINE L. CHAO ANNOUNCES $779 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao on May 15 announced the intent to award $779 million in supplemental funding for infrastructure grants to 127 airports in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. “This supplemental funding allows us to invest in important infrastructure needs at the nation’s airports, especially those serving smaller and rural communities,” said Chao. The selected airports will receive funding for construction or equipment to increase their safety, capacity, and security. Airports are vital to the local and regional economy and support critical transportation needs. This funding is in addition to the $3.31 billion awarded in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding during fiscal year 2018, and $205 million awarded in the first tranche of supplemental AIP funding in September 2018. The recipients of the selected grants will meet any remaining required approvals. Selected projects include runway reconstruction and rehabilitation, and the main-
Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (STS) will receive $10,000,000 to construct a new terminal building. (Courtesy Sonoma County Airport)
tenance of taxiways, aprons, and terminals. The construction and equipment supported by this funding increase the airports’ safety, emergency response capabilities, capacity, and could support further potential growth and development within each airport’s region. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a Federal Register notice on July 9, 2018, explaining the evaluation criteria and submission
process. After the FAA awarded $205 million to 37 airports in 34 states in September 2018, airports in October 2018 submitted additional funding requests for grant awards in fiscal years 2019 or 2020. Under the Secretary’s leadership, the FAA is administering the supplemental funding to strengthen the safety and efficiency of America’s airports. These investments increase the nation’s com-
petitiveness and improve the quality of life for the traveling public. 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. The requirements under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 include: • Requiring the FAA to give “priority consideration” to specific types of airports (smaller and more rural airports); • For non-primary airports, there is no local match required for the work covered by the grant; and • Requiring the FAA to obligate the supplemental funding by September 2020. See the list of supplemental grant awards on the FAA website (faa.gov) or specifically at www.faa.gov/airports/aip/aip_supplemen tal_appropriation/media/AIP-Supple mental-Projects-Intent-Award-2019-0515.pdf.
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the World War II era. A very rare D-Day landing craft is among the vehicles. In addition, a group of living history reenactors in full WWII combat gear will talk about the history of D-Day. At 6:30 p.m. on June 6, the tribute to D-Day’s 75th anniversary will continue with a screening of the 1962 epic The Longest Day that dramatized the Normandy attack from both sides. The movie has an all-star cast that includes John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, Richard Burton, Sean Connery, and Henry Fonda. The film in the museum’s Skyscape Theater is free for EAA members and just $5 for nonmembers. For more information, visit the EAA website at www.eaa.org. Or go directly to the museum website (eaa.org/eaa-museum) for information about other exhibits, times of operation and entrance fees (EAA members are always free).
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Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced on May 21, it has realigned and expanded the Sales and Service territories for three key, independent Piper dealer partners located in the Western U.S. The restructuring will enhance Piper’s customer ownership experience throughout the region. Cutter Aviation, a Piper dealer for 25 years, with corporate headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, now has an expanded territory that includes Arizona and New
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Mexico adding to its previous Texas and Southern California regions. KCAC Aviation’s territory, which included Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma has been expanded to incorporate the state of Colorado. KCAC Aviation has been a Piper Dealer for nearly 53 years. Western Aircraft, based in Boise, ID, previously managed a territory that includContinued on Page 12
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eterans longing to pursue commercial pilot careers might find their wings clipped after a bill to cap their flight training benefits passed the House on May 21. AOPA and 13 other industry groups cosigned a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), strongly opposing H.B.1947. “Working as a civilian commercial pilot is a rewarding career. However, it requires thorough, in-depth, and complex training. Without the aid of their promised veterans’ benefits, most veterans can ill afford such training. We believe that as a nation, we have an obligation to meet the needs of veterans. This is especially true when it comes to benefits promised them, including providing financial assistance for achieving their educational goals,” the groups wrote. This isn’t the first time the legislation has come up in Congress. Last year, AOPA and eight other groups opposed similar language to cap benefits, which was ultimately blocked by the Senate. According to the groups, the bill
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unfairly treats flight training programs differently from other degree programs at public colleges and universities by capping payments. Without sufficient funding, veterans seeking to use their GI benefits to enter the aviation industry will abandon their pursuit or bear significant personal debt. In the past, a minority of flight schools have exploited loopholes in the system to artificially increase the cost of training. The solution is to fix the loopholes and provide better oversight rather than artificial caps. Meanwhile, the majority of schools have not taken advantage of the system. Flight instructor and former U.S. Coast Guard veteran Ross Ellis wants to make sure flight degrees aren’t eliminated from veterans’ GI benefits: “The VA pays for law school, nursing, medical, and other technical degrees, yet fights all schools across the nation are being punished, when a bad apple should have been punished and we all move on. Every veteran using their GI bill across the country is fighting unnecessary stress and uncertainty because this has been attacked over and over again. It makes it awful difficult for us to make educated decisions that
affect our families, communities, and the industry when we are told one thing only to have it changed over and over again.” Like many, Ellis agrees that there is a need for improved fiscal responsibility, but says the way in which flight programs are threatened is unintentionally punishing our veterans, the industry, and our communities, especially in the wake of a
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The FAA recently published a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking expanding a previously proposed rule to allow aviation maintenance technician schools to use competency-based training and satellite training locations. In 2015, the FAA published NPRM titled “ Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools,” proposing to amend 14 CFR Part 147. Several public comments encouraged the FAA to consider allowing competency-based training in lieu of set minimum times and permitting the use of satellite training locations. The FAA’s proposed rule for competency-based training will allow for completion of training based on knowledge and skill requirements, and will outline requirements for competency-based training program, including mandatory competency assessments. This program would provide a method for students with previous experience in the field or similar fields to get credit for their skills and knowledge. Zach Ungerleider, Textron Aviation aftermarket sales manager for Texas and Louisiana, A&P and NBAA Young Professionals Council member, is a proponent for mentoring in the A&P training process, calling an A&P license a “
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Continued from Page 11 veterans would excel in and help an industry that’s starving right now for good, reliable, disciplined people. An industry that serves every person in this country. An industry that is extremely dynamic and whose reach is worldwide. One that is very similar to the military they just left. Why are we making is so difficult to get the right people in these jobs?” Ellis asked. AOPA and others will continue to educate members of Congress and work against the legislation.
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Piper Expands Continued from Page 10 ed Idaho, Montana, Northern California, Oregon, and Washington. Its region will now also include Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. Western Aircraft has been a Piper dealer for more than eight years. “With an eye to the future we are growing our product lines, our customer services and the business opportunities for proven dealer partners,” said Ron
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The FAA’s proposed rule for competencybased training will allow for completion of training based on knowledge and (Courtesy NBAA) skills.
license to learn,” and believes the allowance for competency-based training will result in more effective technicians. “This proposed rule would allow more flexibility for students with relevant experience,” sad Ungerleider. “It would require skill assessments at specific stages and the student won’t move on until they’ve mastered those tasks. This is a very practical approach to maintenance training. You can only learn so much sitting in the classroom – skills are best taught through hands-on training.” Ungerleider also commended the FAA for responding to industry comment and making substantive changes to the original NPRM. Authorization to conduct training at Continued on Page 13
Along with AOPA, the Air Medical Operators Association, Airlines for America, Airports Council InternationalNorth America, American Association of Airport Executives, Association of Air Medical Services, Experimental Aircraft Association, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Helicopter Association International, National Air Transportation Association, National Association of State Aviation Officials, National Business Aviation Association, Regional Airline Association, and Veteran Air Warriors signed the letter. Gunnarson, Piper Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support. “With those common goals, we are delighted to expand Cutter Aviation’s, KCAC Aviation’s and Western Aircraft’s territories to service our mutual customer’s needs.” Piper Aircraft Inc., is headquartered in Vero Beach, Fla. To learn more about Piper Aircraft, visit the company’s website at www.piper.com.
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he world-leading maker of small drones will equip its aircraft with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast In capability for traffic awareness starting in 2020, DJI announced May 22, while federal officials published an updated regulatory timeline indicating that the FAA will make haste to require remote identification technology to enhance situational awareness for all airspace users. The Chinese firm that dominates the consumer and professional market for drones weighing less than 55 pounds will soon implement AirSense, part of a multi-pronged approach to enhance situational awareness. Beginning in January 2020, all DJI drones weighing more than 250 grams (.55 pounds) will display ADS-B Out-equipped manned aircraft position information to the drone pilot, leveraging ADS-B In data to allow remote pilots to detect and avoid all aircraft broadcasting their position and other information via ADS-B Out. The announcement coincided with publication of a revised rulemaking agenda indicating the FAA expects to have a proposed rule published by September that will require unmanned aircraft to broadcast identification and position information by yet-to-be-determined means. That rule will enable enhanced, mutual awareness for all airspace users, a development welcomed by AOPA and other advocates, including those urging federal regulators to allow advanced drone operations. AOPA urged the FAA to maximize freedom to fly for all airspace users in formal comments regarding recent rule-
An AOPA-owned DJI Phantom 4 Pro sports an FAA registration in compliance with current requirements; broadcasting an electronic version of this drone registration will soon be required. (Jim Moore/Courtesy AOPA)
making initiatives that would facilitate advanced drone operations. In those same comments, the association also urged the FAA to bear in mind that many aircraft will operate without broadcasting their position via ADS-B Out for decades to come, and that technological solutions to prevent conflicts and collisions must account for that fact. AOPA also worked directly with DJI to develop recent advances on “geofencing,” GPS-based technology that prevents drones from flying in areas where the risk of collision is high. DJI previously implemented an updated version of that technology that refines restriction zones around airports to reflect the areas where manned aircraft are most likely to fly, while allowing drone operations in other areas near airports where a conflict is least likely. The bow-tie shapes currently implemented protect runway approaches, but are less restrictive in other areas. Enabling ADS-B In for drone pilots is another step toward enhanced awareness for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operators, AOPA noted. “Expanding the availability of AirSense to DJI pilots is a meaningful step Continued on Page 16
FAA Proposed Rule Continued from Page 12 satellite training locations would allow Part 147 training providers to train at high schools or other locations. The FAA states this change will expand the capacity to recruit and educate future mechanics. “NBAA supports the FAA’s expanded scope of the original NPRM, allowing competency-based training and training at satellite locations,” said Brian Koester, NBAA’s senior manager of flight operations and regulations. “ These changes provide greater flexibility for training mechanics, which will help maintenance
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n the cockpit of Wise Guy, a B-52H Stratofortress which had been baking in the Arizona sun at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group since 2008, is a note that reads: “AMARG, this is 60-034, a cold warrior that stood sentinel over America from the darkest days of the Cold War to the global fight against terror. Take good care of her….until we need her again.” The plea, scrawled on a metal clipboard in black marker, proved to be prophetic when both Reserve and active duty Airmen flew the jet to Barksdale Air Force Base May 14 to begin the next phase of its life protecting U.S. interests at home and abroad. The note’s unknown author probably knew the bomber’s chances of returning to active service were slim. AMARG is often referred to as the “Boneyard” because aircraft sent to the desert environment are normally picked over for parts. Most B-52s sent there never fly again. But when the Air Force lost one of its bombers in 2016, it started a chain of events that made Wise Guy only the second B-52H ever to be taken from the 309th AMARG for active service. The first, nicknamed Ghost Rider, was brought to Barksdale AFB in 2015, also by members of the 307th and 2nd Bomb Wings.
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Continued from Page 4 (www.pilotsnpaws.org), a terrific organization that transports rescued dogs around the country. This is very exciting for me. I will be making more announcements about me and Pilots ‘N Paws soon.” But back to 2019, and the first three shows of the year. The NAS Key West, Southernmost Air Spectacular, was the first stop on Julie’s Farewell Tour. The venue was ideal and from the moment the Julie Clark Team arrived, everyone at the show had a “can do” attitude. All the operational requirements so important to an airshow team were handled quickly and efficiently. Community support was outstanding; the crowds were appreciative, and the weather was great. The “hometown feel” of this event was an ideal way to kick off Julie’s final season, full of appreciation and warmth. Julie’s final appearance at Sun ‘n Fun was the next stop. With her performances, numerous interviews, autograph signings, award ceremonies, support visits to organizations, like the 99’s, Silver Wings, AOPA, and Women in Aviation Int’l, Julie’s time was fully booked. She was
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A B-52 Stratofortress, nicknamed Wise Guy, makes its final approach to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 14, 2019. The bomber was flown out of the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, also known as the “Boneyard,” where it had been since 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle) With more than 17,000 flight hours in its history and more than a decade baking in the desert, getting Wise Guy airworthy required help from multiple sources. “This was a command wide effort, with reservists and active duty offering a great deal of experience,” said Col. Robert Burgess, 307th Operations Group commander and pilot for the flight. “It took four months to get ready, so it was really a small effort on the aircrew side and a major effort on the maintainer side.” The bomber had a team of 13 to 20 maintainers working on it at any given time, said Master Sgt. Steven Sorge, a 307th Maintenance Squadron fuels system mechanic.
presented the FAA’s Wright Bros., Master Pilot Award at a special ceremony. The award recognizes individuals who have exhibited professionalism, skill, and aviation expertise for at least 50 years while piloting aircraft as “Master Pilots.” On Saturday, April 6, Julie received Sun ‘n Fun’s Flight Path to Fame Award. This prestigious award is only given to “those who volunteer their efforts to generate interest and funds to create a flight path of success and build a brighter future for men and women in the aviation industry.” Julie then appeared on the Sun ‘n Fun’s “Preflight Show,” which was live-streamed to some 40 countries around the world. You can find Julie’s appearance and Saturday’s performance on www.liveairshowtv.com. To be sure, Sun ‘n Fun was not just a simple “hand wave” from the cockpit, but a true and well-deserved “blow-out!” Continuing her grand Farewell Tour of the southeast, Julie then performed at the Beaufort Marine Corp Air Station Airshow. The event was well organized, drew a huge, enthusiastic crowd and while strong crosswinds presented chal-
A note found inside the cockpit of “Wise Guy,” a B-52 Stratofortress, is displayed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. The jet has been at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group since 2008 and was recently flown out to be restored to active service. (USAF Courtesy Photo)
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“The jet had cracks in the rear landing gear and was missing two engines,” he said. “It also needed all its fuels cells and hoses replaced, as well as its tires.” Wise Guy also needed its egress system overhauled, said Master Sgt. Greg Barnhill, 307th Maintenance Squadron egress shop supervisor. An egress system allows the aircrew to bail out of the aircraft in case of an emergency. “All of our parts for repairing the ejections seats were basically in a fivegallon bucket,” he said. “It was like putting together a jigsaw puzzle.” Fortunately, maintainers like Sorge and Barnhill have a deep well of experience, having worked on B-52s for more than two decades. They also had the advantage of the total force integration system, which combines the experience of Reserve Airmen from the 307th BW with active-duty Airmen from the 2nd BW. “TFI worked great out there for us,” Barnhill said. “The active-duty Airmen in our shop and those from 2nd BW worked well as a team and were a big help.” Once the maintainers completed the necessary repairs, they ran multiple tests on the engines, landing gear, fuel and egress systems to ensure the jet was flight worthy. From there, it was all up to the air crew to get the bomber to Barksdale AFB. The three-man crew, with more than 10,000 flying hours between them, flew the B-52 low Continued on Page 16
The crowd waiting to meet Julie after the Key West airshow. (Courtesy Julie Clark)
lenges for the performers throughout the weekend, the event went beautifully. The Marines and everyone involved with the airshow made the visit to South Carolina an enjoyable adventure. It would be hard to find an aviation enthusiast that does not know the name of Julie Clark or fail to recognize Julie’s famed Beech T-34A Mentor. Julie’s faithful mount, Free Spirit will also continue to serve the aviation community, as a per-
Julie Clark receiving her FAA Wright Bros. Master Pilot award. (Courtesy Julie Clark)
manent display at Hiller Aviation Museum (www.hiller.org), located at the San Carlos Airport (KSQL, San Carlos, Calif.). This incredible airplane will speak to Julie Clark’s airshow career (can Continued on Page 18
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Continued from Page 13 forward in safely integrating UAS and reducing conflicts with manned aircraft. ADS-B In is used daily by thousands of pilots to increase their situational awareness and ensure safe operations. As the general aviation fleet further equips with this NextGen technology, technologies like AirSense will allow all pilots to maximize their investment. All of aviation will benefit from the incorporation of this technology into DJIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large fleet,â&#x20AC;? said Rune Duke, AOPA senior director of airspace, air traffic, and aviation security. DJI published a video detailing the AirSense technology, along with a white paper detailing the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10-point plan to enhance safety, of which AirSense implementation is a part. DJI also plans to create an internal safety standards group; called on the industry to develop standards for incident reporting; called for geofencing to be implemented across the industry; and called for universal implementation of remote identification of unmanned aircraft. â&#x20AC;&#x153;DJI leads the drone industry in developing safety technology and education, and we continue that tradition today by setting higher expectations for ourselves, our competitors and regulators,â&#x20AC;? said DJI Vice President for Policy and Legal Affairs Brendan Schulman, in a May 22 news release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;DJI was the first company to offer geofencing, automatic altitude limits, return-to-home technology and other safety features to the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing community of personal and professional drone pilots. We believe our efforts have helped drones attain their enviable safety record, and we expect our new agenda will further improve safety even as more drones take to the skies.â&#x20AC;? The National Agricultural Aviation Association joined AOPA in praising the latest moves by DJI, noting that more than 3,500 agricultural pilots work daily to serve farmers with application missions
that involve flying as low as 10 feet agl. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Studies show that small drones are nearly impossible for our pilots to see, let alone track. An ideal drone system for manned ag pilots is one that has an ADSB tracking system that can sense and avoid agricultural and other manned aircraft,â&#x20AC;? said NAAA Executive Director Andrew Moore, in a news release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;DJI has taken the first step towards this by now equipping all of their drones with ADS-B tracking so their drone operators will be aware of other aircraft equipped with ADS-B tracking technology. They deserve real credit for this safety initiative.â&#x20AC;? AOPA joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and 31 other organizations that urged federal regulators to implement remote identification of unmanned aircraft as soon as possible in a May 16 letter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Given that the FAA projects the number of commercial and recreational UAS to more than double by 2022, it is imperative that we have a federal regulatory framework to detect and identify UAS,â&#x20AC;? the advocacy groups noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In addition to addressing the safety and security risks, remote identification will unlock the benefits of advanced UAS operations that will allow for the United States to lead in developing innovative UAS applications such as delivery, surveying, filmmaking, and search and rescue.â&#x20AC;? DJI sells as many as eight of every 10 small drones worldwide, and Duke noted that ADS-B In implementation will not only enhance situational awareness from a remote pilotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perspective, it also represents another incentive for manned operators to equip with the technology. ADS-B Out will be mandatory as of Jan. 1, 2020, for all aircraft operating where a Mode C transponder is currently required. That leaves a huge swath of airspace outside of the ADS-B Out mandate, but drone avoidance is another significant benefit that AOPA hopes all pilots will consider when making equipage decisions.
Wise Guy Back in the Sky Continued from Page 14 and slow all the way to Louisiana. With the bomber safely at Barksdale AFB, Barnhill had time to reflect on his role in saving Wise Guy from becoming a historical footnote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bringing a bomber out of AMARG is a once in a lifetime chance and I have been able to do it twice,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just
an honor to bring it back into service.â&#x20AC;? Fully restoring the jet will require 550 personnel across multiple maintenance disciplines and cost approximately $30 million, according to guidance released by Air Force Global Strike Command. The aircraft is expected to be completely restored by early 2021.
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he day dawned, as they often do this time of year, gray and overcast. The marine layer, known as May gray, which often leads to June gloom, had overtaken the skies of Southern California. As I drove to Chino from my home, the sky remained a persistently low overcast, and I began to despair that this would impact the airshow. But my spirit lifted along with the clouds as I came through Yorba Linda and the Chino Hills pass on the 91 Freeway. The further east I travelled, the more the clouds lifted and began to break yielding clear blue skies. Well, mostly clear – the skies remained a little hazy throughout the day, but still, it was a beautiful day for an airshow! The show officially opened on a somber note with the singing of our National Anthem and a poignant Missing Man Formation of four P-47 Thunderbolts. The show was dedicated to the memory of Planes of Fame pilot, David Vopat, who tragically lost his life in the crash of the Museum’s Northrup N-9MB just a few weeks earlier. The show began with Rob Harrison’s Tumbling Bear display. He flies a Czech Zlin 142C military trainer through a complete regimen of low-level, high-energy aerobatics. A side-by-side trainer, it’s not the sexiest plane on the line and really doesn’t look the part of an aerobatic show plane, but in the right hands (Rob’s), it’s capable of some pretty impressive maneuvers. Rob’s not a young man at 78, and the Zlin sometimes takes two hands on the stick to manhandle it through the figures, but Rob made it look smooth as silk as he gracefully tumbled the plane through the sky at show center. Next up: some of Planes of Fame’s golden age early trainers and transports. This included the P-26A Peashooter – the last fixed gear military trainer and one of only two left, and the only one still flying; the Seversky AT-12 Guardsman, also the only flyable example in the world; the Lockheed 12 Electra Junior, a twintailed, twin-engine taildragger used as a government transport and small airliner in the 1930s and 40s. Both the Seversky and the Lockheed sported gleaming, polished aluminum, undoubtedly the result of many hours of tender care by the dedicated staff at Planes of Fame. Also passing in review was a rare P-51A model, the earliest variant with its “birdcage” cockpit, painted in RAF colors. Once again, the P-51A is the only authentic model flying – amazing!
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F-16 makes an early break after takeoff. (Eric McCarthy)
P-47 Thunderbolt belches smoke on startup.
To be honest, I’m not sure what other aircraft flew at this time – like a kid in a candy store, I was a bit distracted by all the incredible aircraft all around me – static displays on the ground, on the flight line, in the air. At any given moment, there always seemed to be numerous aircraft overhead doing banana passes either alone or in formation with one or two others. There were Navions, a Cessna U-20C/LC126 (a military variant of the Cessna 190/195), an SNJ painted in Air Force colors as an AT-6 Texan (the familiar shape of the North American T-6 had several variants and was known by different names depending on which service it served in – Air Force or Navy; U.S. or Canadian, etc.), the Cessna L-19 Bird Dog, a Stinson L-5 Sentinel, even a 1948 Erco (Engineering & Research Corporation) 415-E Ercoupe – not sure how these were used by the military, but given the all-hands-on-deck, noholds-barred, all-out effort exerted as we entered and prosecuted the war, I’m sure they were. As you might expect, World War II fighters and bombers were well represented at the show with several Flying Tigers P-40 Warhawks, a couple of P-38 Lightnings, a Vickers/Supermarine Spitfire Mark XIV, an F4U Corsair, and a whole herd of P-51 Mustangs sporting nose art and names like Spam Can, Bunny, Lady Alice, Diamond Back, Sparky, Kimberly Kaye, Goldfinger Blondie, Comfortably Numb, Dolly, and Boise Bee. Most were the familiar “D” models with the clear, bubble canopy, but there was at least one “C” model and the “A” model. This year’s airshow was a commemoration of the Allies’ D-Day invasion 75 years ago on June 6, 1944, so clearly a
(Eric McCarthy)
reenactment was in order – and Planes of Fame didn’t disappoint! With P-51 Mustangs, P-38 Lightnings, P-47 Thunderbolts, and a Spitfire chasing a German Focke-Wulf FW-190 around the airfield, four C-47 Skytrains flew over, one of which dropped a bunch of combatready paratroopers into a mock battle with their German counterparts already entrenched on the field. Supported by an L-4 Grasshopper flying low over the battlefield to provide reconnaissance, the soldiers fought their way to victory while the air war raged overhead. We were also treated to a simulated Reno Air Race featuring several Unlimited-class P-51 Mustang racers, including Voodoo, the world’s fastest piston-engine aircraft, and former Reno winner, Strega. Goldfinger, a gorgeous, gleaming, polished Mustang and the Hawker Sea Fury Dreadnought, another Reno winner, joined the fun as well, flying by the crowd at blinding speeds! We had an aerobatic display by Greg Colyer in his T-33, another by the Sanders Aeronautics Sea Fury streaming smoke from its wingtip smoke generators, a spectacular aerial display by Stewart Dawson in the F7F Tigercat, and yet another by John Collver in his AT6/SNJ. And to cap it all off, the F-16 Viper. This is by no means an exhaustive list – the show just kept on producing with evermore impressive aircraft. Providing brief intermissions from the high-octane, high-speed, gut-rumbling passes of various World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam-era aircraft, and proving that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, Eric Tucker – yep, Sean D. Tucker’s son – flew his beautifully restored 1941 J3 Cub
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Two of the fastest piston powered planes on the planet: Strega in red, and Voodoo. Voodoo currently holds the record at more than 531mph! (Eric McCarthy)
through several comparatively sedate routines throughout the day. For his first flight, he performed a classic “Flying Farmer” act, pretending to be a backwoods yokel who somehow manages to get airborne alone in the Cub then can’t figure out how to fly. Taking direction from the announcer, he pulls back on the stick and soars high only to descend even more quickly, then back up again, performing loops and rolls along the way, eventually landing on top of an ambulance racing down the runway. While the sketch is comical and fun to watch, it also clearly demonstrates his considerable prowess behind the stick. On another of his flights, he demonstrated dead stick aerobatics – killing the engine at altitude and performing a series of aerobatic maneuvers on his way down, managing his energy à la Bob Hoover and his Shrike Commander. Very entertaining, especially for those of us pilots who have enough trouble attempting simulated engine-out landings. He’s got good genes! It was a show to be seen – truly a spectacular event that all aviation enthusiasts owe themselves
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In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years
Julie Clark
Continued from Page 14 you imagine, 11,000 hours at the hands of the same pilot!) and proudly represent a remarkable design that has been in continuous service for six decades. Be sure to check with the museum before paying Free Spirit a visit, as rumor has it that Free Spirit may remain “free” a bit longer than anticipated! Julie Clark officially began her airshow company, then named Julie Clark’s American Aerobatics, in 1980. With 40 years of solo aerobatic airshow flying and more than 34,000 accident-free hours
in the air, Julie and her beautiful T-34 Mentor became an icon of airshow performances. This remarkable history of safety and excellence recently earned Julie the Sword of Excellence, the airshow industry’s most prestigious award given by the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS). Julie’s airshow routine takes Free Spirit to the limits of its operating capability. Julie’s T-34A demands exceptional skill to perform aerobatics and Julie’s experience has honed her coordination and responsiveness in a delicate balance. Her unique and patriotic
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presentation, “Serenade in Red, White and Blue,” is breathtakingly choreographed to Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA” or “America the Beautiful.” To enhance her routine, multi-colored wingtip smoke trails her every maneuver. Julie Clark has received an astonishing number of awards for her performance skills, contributions to the airshow industry, community work and overall promotion of the aviation industry. To be sure, Julie’s impact on aviation, flying safety and promotion of aviation opportunities for the youth of America speak
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Continued from Page 6 video, and other formats to broaden our scope to the public at large. Particularly important would be the science, medical and technology communities in California who can introduce our concept to large and influential technology companies such as Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Apple. We can provide community outreach to engage our neighbors, community leaders, elected officials, business and civic leaders, airport managers, and disaster planners from the local hospitals and emergency agencies. In addition, this can provide an opportunity for youngsters to learn about aviation and volunteerism. Our pilot community represents a diverse cross-section of careers and interests that can provide a wonderful opportunity for mentoring young volunteers in our communities. Editor’s Note: This article was reprinted with the author’s permission from the Southern California Pilots Association (SoCal Pilots, SCPA) May/June 2019 Newsletter. For more information about SCPA, visit their website at www.socalpilots.org or by email to organization president Joe Finnell at joefinl@socal.rr.com.
GAMA ANNOUNCES 2019 AVIATION DESIGN CHALLENGE WINNING TEAMS June 2019
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) on May 15 announced that Hayesville High School in Hayesville, North Carolina, is the winner of the 2019 GAMA Aviation Design Challenge and Erie 1 BOCES Harkness Career and Technical Center in Cheektowaga, New York, is the secondplace winner. “Our team of engineers serving as judges were extremely impressed with the quality of the designs submitted in this year’s competition,” said GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce. “We look forward to working with these young people and teaching them more about the exciting world of aviation through the unique experiences of the Glasair Sportsman build and Redbird STEM camp. Thank you to our curriculum and software partners and member company sponsors for their generous support that makes this program possible.” The Aviation Design Challenge, created in 2013, promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education through aviation curriculum among U.S. high school students. GAMA will send four students, one teacher and one chaperone from the first-place team on an all-expenses paid trip to help build a plane at Glasair Aviation in Arlington, Washington, from June 10 to June 22. The second-place team will receive a two-day Redbird Flight Simulations STEM Lab Camp, hosted at their high school campus. “Hayesville High School could not be more excited about winning this contest,” said Hayesville High School Principal Dr. Catherine Andrews. “We appreciate what GAMA, its partners and sponsors do to help bring this Challenge to life and hope that we can carry on in the GAMA tradition as we help develop the future aviation enthusiasts of America.” The 2019 competition included registrants from 136 high schools. The teams used Fly to Learn curriculum to learn the basics of aerospace engineering and then applied that knowledge by modifying a virtual airplane with software powered by X-Plane. The software scored the aircraft based on the payload, the length of the flight and the amount of fuel burned. In addition, judges from GAMA’s engineering team evaluated a summary of modifications each team made to the virtual Glasair Sportsman, a checklist of steps involved in the demonstration flight and a video submission in which the team summarized what they learned. “As the first-place winner in 2018, we know how rewarding this competition can be for youth,” said Anedda Trautman,
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associate director for Erie 1 BOCES’ Harkness Career and Technical Center. “Hands-on experience with industry offers a tremendous value to student learning. Thank you to GAMA and its partners for their efforts; we are so proud of our students’ achievement and look forward to hosting Redbird Flight Simulations.” “Hosting the winners of the annual Aviation Design Challenge is one of our favorite times of the year,” said Glasair
Aviation Sales and Marketing Vice President Mark Shepard. “Congratulations to the winners and we can’t wait to have you here to experience firsthand what it’s like to build a complete aircraft.” “Congratulations to the students of Harkness on their continued success,” said Redbird Flight Simulations President and COO Charlie Gregoire. “We are excited to host this Aviation STEM lab for such bright and talented
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young people. There is no better platform to introduce and apply a broad range of STEM topics than aviation. The activities highlighted in this lab combined with the simulators will give these students a much richer understanding of what aviation has to offer and will start them down a path toward a rewarding and successful career.” “We are excited to see this level of Continued on Page 20
FAA HIGHLIGHTS CHANGES FOR RECREATIONAL DRONES
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is implementing changes for recreational drone flyers mandated by Congress in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. While recreational flyers may continue to fly below 400 feet in uncontrolled airspace without specific certification or operating authority from the FAA, they are now required to obtain prior authorization from the FAA before flying in controlled airspace around airports. Furthermore, they must comply with all airspace restrictions and prohibitions when flying in controlled and uncontrolled airspace. The new requirement to obtain an airspace authorization prior to flying a drone in controlled airspace replaces the old requirement to notify the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower prior to flying within five miles of an airport. Until further notice, air traffic control facilities will no longer accept requests to operate recreational drones in controlled airspace on a case-by-case basis. Instead, to enable operations under the congressionally-mandated exception for limited recreational drone operations, the FAA is granting temporary airspace authorizations to fly in certain “fixed sites” in controlled airspace throughout the country. The fixed sites (MS Excel) are listed online and will be routinely updated.
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A DJI Phantom 4. (Jim Moore/Courtesy AOPA)
The sites are also shown as blue dots on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Facility Maps. The maps depict the maximum altitude above ground level at which a drone may be flown safely for each location in controlled airspace. In the future, recreational flyers will be able to obtain authorization from the FAA to fly in controlled airspace. The FAA currently has a system called the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC), which is available to non-recreational pilots who operate under the FAA’s small drone rule (PDF) (Part 107). The FAA is upgrading LAANC to allow recreational flyers to use the system. For now, however, recreational flyers who want to operate in controlled airspace may only do so at the fixed sites. Another new provision in the 2018 Act requires recreational flyers to pass an aeronautical knowledge and safety test. They must maintain proof that they Continued on Page 22
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The FAA published a notice in the Federal Register May 17 that dramatically changes the rules for noncommercial use of unmanned aircraft, though it is not legally binding – and contains contradictions that raise concern. AOPA obtained an advance copy of the document, and expressed several concerns. The 11-page notice is the first official FAA action to limit recreational drone use since Congress empowered the agency to regulate hobbyists in October. While the notice itself does not have the force of law or regulation, and is not subject to public comment, its language suggests that recreational operators of unmanned aircraft could be subject to enforcement action for flying in places permitted prior to the publication of the document. “The guidance provided in this notice is not legally binding in its own
right and will not be relied upon by the Department or the FAA as a separate basis for affirmative enforcement action or other administrative penalty,” the FAA states in the notice. “Regardless of whether you rely on the guidance in this document, you are independently required to comply with all existing laws applicable to the operation of unmanned aircraft systems. Conforming your actions with the guidance in this notice does not excuse or mitigate noncompliance with other applicable legal requirements.” The FAA noted that it retains broad discretion to penalize persons who conduct “careless and reckless” operations of any aircraft. The notice details eight conditions that recreational drone pilots must comply with, based on the 2018 law, including a prohibition on flying for commercial purposes. In addition, recreational drones are to be flown “in accordance Continued on Page 21
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Agency Notice
Continued from Page 20 with or within the programming of a community-based organization’s set of safety guidelines that are developed in coordination with the FAA.” The FAA acknowledges that it has not yet formally recognized any such “community-based organization,” though the agency opted not to delay publication of the notice. “Accordingly, to facilitate continued recreational unmanned aircraft operations during the implementation process, the FAA finds that operations conducted in accordance with existing safety guidelines of an aero-modeling organization satisfy this condition, provided those guidelines do not conflict with the other statutory conditions of section 44809(a),” the notice states, apparently avoiding the effect of immediately grounding all of the radio-controlled model aircraft flown at fields across the country by members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. For those who are not AMA members, another carve-out: Recreational drone flights may continue under guidelines published online including a 400-foot altitude limit and exclusion from controlled airspace. The FAA has otherwise closed the door on drone operations in controlled airspace (Class B, C, D, and E) pending changes to the low altitude authorization and notification system (LAANC) used by Part 107 remote pilots that will eventually accommodate hobbyists: “The FAA currently is upgrading LAANC to enable recreational flyers to obtain automated authorization to controlled airspace. The FAA is committed to quickly implementing LAANC for recreational flyers. The FAA also is exploring upgrades to DroneZone to enable access for recreational flyers.” Another change announced in this notice is that the notification to air traffic control when flying within five miles of the airport will no longer be accepted as the law requires specific authorization, which cannot be done over the phone. Air traffic controllers will refer recreational pilots to the FAA’s online resources and inform them that the rules have changed. Additional recreational drone requirements detailed in the notice include a requirement to fly the drone within the operator’s line of sight, to give way to any manned aircraft, and to pass an aeronautical knowledge test. Again, the FAA acknowledged in the May 17 notice that no such test exists, yet: “For the reasons discussed earlier in this document, the FAA has determined this condition will apply only after the FAA develops and makes available the knowledge and safety test. Accordingly, during this interim period, recreational flyers who adhere to the other seven conditions under section 44809(a),
www.inflightusa.com may use the exception for limited recreational unmanned aircraft operations.” Recreational pilots also are now required to steer clear of airspace restricted to protect infrastructure, military facilities, and other sensitive areas, though clear guidance on those locations can be difficult to find for users unfamiliar with navigating the various FAA documents posted here. AOPA Senior Director of Airspace, Air Traffic, and Aviation Security Rune Duke, among the association staff deeply
involved in past and present rulemaking and regulatory efforts, said the May 17 notice created many potential problems and challenges for responsible operators trying to fly by the rules. “These rules are intended to help place parameters around recreational drone operations, but we are concerned that the manner in which the FAA is rolling out these changes will create confusion for recreational pilots and not further our shared goal of informed operators,” Duke said.
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“This notice is not making anything easier, or clearer, for recreational pilots who may not have an aviation background” Duke said. AOPA represents tens of thousands of pilots who fly unmanned aircraft, many of them strictly for recreational use, and is among the world’s largest organizations representing drone pilots, if not the largest. Duke noted that it may take months for the FAA to develop the knowledge test for recreational operators, and to open LAANC access to those who do not currently hold a remote pilot certificate under Part 107. “Implementing all aspects of the new statute simultaneously would have been better for the FAA, associations, and the public as this interim period should be short and it creates unnecessary confusion,” Duke said.
Section 349 of the Act, which are described in a Federal Register notice. If recreational flyers do not meet any of the conditions, they could choose to operate under Part 107 with a remote pilot certification. Drone operators who fail to comply with the appropriate operating authority may be subject to FAA enforcement action. Furthermore, flying a drone carelessly or recklessly may also result in FAA enforcement action. The FAA will help recreational flyers learn and understand the changes by posting updates and additional guidance, including regulatory changes, on the FAA website (faa.gov). If you are thinking about buying a drone, the FAA can help you get started with registration and important safety information at www.faa.gov/uas/get ting_started/. AOPA has been deeply involved in supporting safe integration of unmanned aircraft for years, and participates actively in a range of committees, advisory groups, and collaborative efforts with industry. The May 17 notice was not provided in advance to the committees in position to assist with educating the public about safe drone use. Duke noted that the recreational UAS industry is hustling to decipher the document and educate airspace users, though the timing of the notice creates a huge challenge for anyone seeking to comply. Complicating the requirements for recreational operators will likely only exacerbate the aviation industry’s challenge to increase compliance and operator awareness of the rules. “Had the FAA just deferred a couple of months, we would have had a much smoother rollout and a clearer indication of the rules,” Duke said.
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Progress and consensus were the results as nearly 20 FAA officials joined EAA senior leaders, advocacy team members, and representatives from EAA membership over the two-day annual EAA/FAA Recreational Aviation Summit in Oshkosh, which ended May 22. The annual meeting held at the EAA Aviation Center brings forward aviation policy matters for direct discussion within EAA’s longstanding advocacy philosophy of finding solutions. This year’s summit was rescheduled from February to May because of the partial federal government shutdown that affected all federal agencies. “This summit is a unique, fruitful way to engage FAA policymakers on a focused agenda of matters that directly affect EAA members,” said EAA CEO and Chairman
of the Board Jack J. Pelton, who led the EAA senior leader group during the meeting. “The willingness of FAA to include representation from many of its business units in the summit, even with the many current demands and challenges to the agency, is a continuing indication of its value and results.” FAA officials were especially impressed with EAA’s work on aviation pathways to inspire and engage future pilots of all ages. FAA comments to the presentation made by Rick Larsen, EAA's vice president of communities and member programs, included interest in finding similar ways to invigorate pathways for other areas within aviation, as EAA is uniquely positioned to lead these efforts. The EAA Flight Test Manual,
released fall 2018, also received kudos from FAA officials. More than 2,000 of the manuals have already been obtained by pilots, setting a standard for safe, complete flight testing that can be used as a foundation for future projects. Among the substantial dialogue on numerous other topics were discussions on living history flights, specialty aircraft examiners, and aerobatic flight issues, including ADS-B support. There were also updates regarding the proposed MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certificates) initiative. “One of the best things about the annual EAA/FAA summit is that it sets a course for continued progress on issues that directly matter to EAA members,” said Sean Elliott, EAA's vice president of
The Arsenal of Democracy Executive Committee and the Hawaii Commemoration Committee recently jointly announced the Bob Hope Legacy, supported by the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation, will be the Presenting Sponsor of the bookend events planned to remember and honor the 75th commemoration of the end of World War II. Their $1 million grant will support the activities taking place between May and September 2020. The committees also announced that Bob and Elizabeth Dole will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of the commemoration, remembering and honoring the nation’s veterans. “I can remember my father, Bob Hope, telling us touching stories about how much he cherished the opportunity to bring a piece of home to the men and women of the ‘Greatest Generation’ serving our country both on the battlefield and the Homefront,” said Linda Hope. “In his memory, the Bob Hope Legacy is thrilled to sponsor this event as our nation honors the men and women who served our country.” The Bob Hope Legacy honors and preserves the “Spirit of Bob Hope,” underscoring his career as a supporter of U.S. military service members as he became a world-class entertainer, comedian, patriot and humanitarian. The broader Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation was established to provide for and assure the continuation of the philanthropic ideals of Bob and Dolores Hope. Honorary Co-Chairs of the commemoration, Bob and Elizabeth Dole, have devoted their lives to the impassioned support of veterans and initiatives to support military
families. In addition to their work advocating for these groups while serving in numerous prominent roles in the U.S. government, Elizabeth Dole established her foundation in 2012 to strengthen and empower America’s military caregivers and their families by raising public awareness, driving research, championing policy, and leading collaborations that make a significant impact on their lives. Bob Dole has spent most of his Saturdays over the past 13 years at the National World War II Memorial, greeting groups of World War II veterans flown to Washington by the nonprofit Honor Flight Network. Additionally, he served as National Chairman of the World War II Memorial Campaign and is currently Finance Co-Chairman of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission. “We are very honored to represent the generation of World War II veterans, their families and those who served on the home front,” said Bob and Elizabeth Dole. “Through our roles as Honorary Co-Chairs, we hope to educate younger generations about how our nation rallied under the common purpose of safeguarding liberty and defeating tyranny. This 75th commemoration, which includes the dedication of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, will put a spotlight on the service and sacrifice of those currently defending our freedom – and those who have defended it in the past – around the globe. Our hope is that the events taking place in May 2020 in Washington, DC, and in Hawaii in late August and early September 2020, will serve as reminders to all that freedom is precious and must be preserved.”
The Arsenal of Democracy Flyover will take place on Victory in Europe (VE) Day – Friday, May 8, 2020 – to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe. As part of a fiveday slate of educational and commemorative activities in and around the nation’s capital, the flyover will coincide with a ceremony for veterans at the National World War II Memorial, hosted by the Friends of the National World War II Memorial, and will consist of more than 100 vintage warbirds of various types flying over the National Mall in 24 separate, historically sequenced formations. The formations will represent World War II’s major battles, from Battle of Britain through the final air assault on Japan and will conclude with a missing man formation. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, led by Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) as Chairman, will dedicate the Dwight D. Eisenhower National Memorial on the day of the flyover. This memorial is being constructed directly across Independence Avenue from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. It will honor Dwight Eisenhower as the 34th president of the United States and as Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe in World War II, recognizing him as the last general to serve as president of the United States and one who led the Allied Forces to victory defeating Nazi tyranny. “Today marks 74 years since the end of World War II, and one year until the Arsenal of Democracy 75th commemoration flyover,” said Arsenal of Democracy Executive Planning Committee Member
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Nearly 20 FAA officials joined EAA senior leaders, advocacy team members, and representatives for their annual two-day EAA/FAA Recreational Aviation Summit in Oshkosh last month. (Connor Madison/Courtesy EAA) advocacy and safety. “We took more than 20 action items from just these two days, and we'll review progress in just two months when FAA representatives are at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.”
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World War II memorial in Washington D.C. (Courtesy www.ww2flyover.org.) and General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO Pete Bunce. “On behalf of my colleagues, working to double the size of the highly successful gala and flyover we coordinated in 2015, we couldn’t be more grateful and enthusiastic to have an incredible organization like the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation and extraordinary patriots like Bob and Elizabeth Dole to help lead our mission to honor our nation’s greatest generation, the sacrifices of our allies, and to remember the Holocaust.” The Battleship Missouri Memorial and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific with another five-day schedule of educational programs and ceremonies, highlighting the transition from war to a global commitment to peace and friendship, beginning on Aug. 29, 2020, and culminating in a special ceremony on Sept. 2, 2020. The Sept. 2 ceremony will pay remembrance and tribute to the historic signing of the document of surrender on Continued on Page 28
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SkyCam Aviation is Changing Traditional Ideas Around Aerial Imaging
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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:
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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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Red Bull has decided not to continue the Red Bull Air Race World Championship beyond the 2019 season. The remaining races this year are: Kazan, Russia, June 15-16; Lake Balaton, Hungary, July 13-14 and Chiba, Japan, Sept. 7-8. The October race scheduled at the Indianapolis race way has also been cancelled. In a statement dated May 29 from Red Bull, the organizations states: There have been more than 90 races since Red Bull Air Race began in 2003. These have given the world’s most exceptional pilots the oppor-
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WAI ENDOWMENT FUND REACHES $1 MILLION
A generous $50,000 gift from The Boeing Company, in addition to several donations from individual WAI members, during the recent 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference in Long Beach, Calif., has helped the organization to reach its goal of $1 million in its Endowment Fund. The fund enables WAI to expand the 2020 scholarship program, which will be available online July 1, 2019 (for which applications are due Nov. 12, 2019). At the WAI 2019 conference, 156 scholarships were distributed to WAI members at every stage of life for academic use, lifestyle enhancement, and flight training, including type ratings. A total of $875,065 in scholarships was awarded, putting the total scholarships awarded since 1995 to more than $12 million. Youth outreach programs organized by WAI, including the annual international Girls in Aviation Day, will also benefit from the growth of the Endowment Fund. Since Girls in Aviation Day started in 2015, every year the attendance and number of worldwide events has doubled with Girls in Aviation Day 2018 totaling 15,200 attendees and 102 events. On Oct. 5, 2019,
Boeing Donates $50,000 for WAI Endowment Fund that will increase scholarships and youth outreach programs for WAI. (Courtesy WAI)
WAI expects both the number of girls, age 8-17, and events to expand again with the demand for more STEM events focused on attracting more females to the aviation and aerospace industry. “The generous donation from The Boeing Company, and our membership, will be used to create new scholarships in a variety of aviation and aerospace careers opening the doors for numerous WAI members to pursue their dreams,” says WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian. “We are grateful for this forward-looking gift which allows us to increase our scholarship offerings and Girls in Aviation Day programs this year, and in years to come.”
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the deck of the Battleship Missouri on Sept. 2, 1945, which brought World War II to an end. It will take place on Pier Foxtrot 5 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where the historic ship is permanently docked and is near the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Ford Island. Guests of honor will include those who witnessed the ceremony aboard the USS Missouri in 1945 as well as representatives of the signing nations, as part of activities that will span several days. “The Battleship Missouri Memorial is honored to have the support of the Bob and Dolores Hope Foundation as we commemorate the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii,” said Battleship Missouri Memorial President and COO Mike Carr. “We are also grateful for the leadership of Bob and Elizabeth Dole as Chairs of this national event. In Hawaii, there will be five days of events to celebrate the sacrifices of the Greatest Generation, the men and women who fought to bring freedom to the world. Representatives from all the countries who signed the document which ended the worst conflict in the history of man will be present along with members of
the armed forces who witnessed the event in Tokyo Bay on Sept. 2, 1945.” The commemorative events have received the full support of the U.S. Congress, through passage of legislation, “75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act,” which President Donald J. Trump signed into law on Jan. 10, 2019. The Arsenal of Democracy Executive Planning Committee includes Pete Bunce, President and CEO of GAMA; Hank Coates, President and CEO of the Commemorative Air Force; John Cudahy, President of the International Council of Air Shows; Mike Ginter, Vice President of Airports and State Advocacy of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association; and Paul Rinaldi, President of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. More information about the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover is available on the event website www.ww2flyover.org. The Hawaii Commemoration Committee includes Mike Carr, President and COO of the Battleship Missouri Memorial and Elissa Lines, Executive Director of the Pearl Harbor
Aviation Museum. Sponsorship and philanthropic support will be applied as required by the planning and execution committees of the 75th Commemoration of the end of World War II or as directed by the donor. Designation or endorsement as an official sponsor of the Commemoration, use of logo or trademarked properties to be directed to the official 75th Commemoration Committee. Residual funds available at the conclusion of the commemoration, if any, will be allocated by action of the 75th Commemoration Committees in support of the following historic and programmatic directions with focus on STEM impact and historic/memorial significance: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s new World War II gallery, Friends of the National World War II Memorial, USS Missouri Memorial Association and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. For more information about sponsoring the Hawaii Commemoration Committee activities, contact Elissa Lines at elissa@pearlharboraviation museum.org or 808/441-1017 or Skip
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TEXAS HILL COUNTRY: FROM POWERLESS
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y the 1930s, and even into the threshold of the 1940s, almost every American who turned on a light switch was immediately bathed in light. Few gave it a second thought. Plug the toaster to the wall and in moments, golden toast. Fire up the washing machine, hop on an electric streetcar or turn on the radio – electricity was at your fingertips. Yet, in 1935, almost 90 percent of farm families in America were still without power. Before dawn, a Texas Hill farmer might spend several pitch-dark hours milking his cows. Daylight was reserved for working the fields. Kerosene lanterns and hay barns were a perilous combination. A family of five used 200 gallons of water daily, each cow another 25 gallons, all of which had to be hauled up in buckets from a 100-foot deep well. Many residents had never seen indoor plumbing. In those days, what was called “women’s work” was punishingly difficult. (No “real” man would be seen doing the laundry). Washing clothes by hand took hours. Ironing was an all-day chore. Even in summer, a wood stove had to be kept blazing to bake bread and can fruits and vegetables. In the evening, there was minimal reading light. The absence of radio contributed to the region’s isolation. Citizens were unable to listen to President Roosevelt’s radio talks. “We kept reading about those wonderful fireside chats,” one woman remembered. “But we never got to hear them.” This plight created a chasm between rural and urban lives. City dwellers had enjoyed electricity for generations and in 1937 could view Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in air-conditioned theaters. Hill Country folks lived much the same way as their pioneer ancestors of the 1850s. Franklin D. Roosevelt was keenly aware of the importance of rural electrification. Two months after his 1933 inauguration, he created the Tennessee Valley Authority. In 1935 the Federal Power Commission set out to break up the holding companies that controlled most local utilities, and the government began building massive dams in the West. In 1937, a young rural Texas schoolteacher named Lyndon B. Johnson, was elected to the U.S. Congress. Private power companies in his district were unresponsive to local needs. The cost of
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stringing wires through rural areas was exorbitant. Utility companies feared that farmers would not pay their bills. Johnson was instrumental in arranging a program similar to the TVA. He obtained financing and authority for the construction of four dams on the nearby Lower Colorado River. The power was available; the problem was delivering it to the people. In 1935 Congress created the Rural Electrification Administration to offer low-interest loans to electric cooperatives so that rural areas could be wired. Johnson strived to get farmers to join the newly formed Pedernales Electric Cooperative. He traveled door-to-door urging families to pay the five-dollar sign-up fee. Many were distrustful of signing anything, some were afraid of losing their farms to debt. Others simply didn’t have five dollars. Johnson approached the head of the REA for exemptions. When that didn’t work, he wangled a meeting with the President. FDR intervened, and the co-op received a $1.8 million loan to wire the
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Hill Country and bring power to 2,892 families.
Texas Hill Country Today
Things have changed considerably since LBJ almost singlehandedly hung wires from pole to pole to illuminate the Hill Country. Today, this region of Texas is one of the most dynamic, energetic, business friendly and rapidly growing places in America. It is home to the state capital, nearby Dell Computers, IBM, Seaton Hospitals and, of course, Mooney Aircraft in Kerrville.
Where is the Hill Country?
The Texas Hill Country, comprising 25 counties, begins in the north where the rolling plains and prairies end at the Balcones Escarpment in the south and east and extends west to Edwards Plateau. In understandable terms, the region is approximately in the center of the state west of Austin and north of San Antonio. It sits on the Edwards Plateau
and the Balcones Escarpment, with the perimeter loosely defined as the area bounded by Interstate 35 on the east, Texas Hwy 29 on the north, US 90 to the south and US 83 on the west. Populations of these metropolitan areas are larger than Dallas. And yes, today they all enjoy electricity. Geographically and topographically speaking, the area is composed of karst topography, a surface formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite and gypsum. It is characterized by underground drainage systems with sinkholes and caves. In terms of its location, climate, terrain, and vegetation, the Hill Country can be considered the border between the American Southwest and Southeast. Tall rugged hills of limestone or granite rise to a height of 400-500 feet above the surrounding plains and valleys, with Packsaddle Mountain ascending to a height of 800 feet above the Llano River. The Hill Country also includes the Llano Uplift and Enchanted Rock, the second largest granite dome in America. The terrain throughout the region is punctuated by a thin layer of topsoil and a large number of exposed rocks and boulders. Native vegetation in the region includes various yucca, prickly pear cactus, desert spoon and wildflowers. The predominant trees in the region are ash juniper and Texas live oak. The region has hot summers, particularly in July and August. Winter temperatures are often as much as ten degrees cooler than in other parts of Texas. The influence of Spanish and German settlers is palpable throughout the region in its cuisine, beer, architecture and music. The Hill Country is also the heart of the Texas wine industry. In the midst of the Hill Country is the idyllic paradise of Barton Creek. A tributary that feeds the Colorado River, Barton Creek passes through some of the more scenic areas in Greater Austin. Surrounded in many parts by a greenbelt of protected lands that serve as a habitat Continued on Page 30
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Continued from Page 29 for indigenous species of flora and fauna, the creek begins in northern Hays County and flows 40 miles east through Austin, draining into the Edwards Aquifer, then reemerges at Barton Springs and journeys toward Lady Bird Lake where it finally joins with the Colorado River. The area features a large variety of lakes, rivers, caverns, hiking trails, hunting, pond fishing and places for kids to swim and frolic. Many of these attractions, including Enchanted Rock, Inks Lake and McKinney Falls, are within an hour’s drive of Barton Creek Resort, the magnificent centerpiece of Barton Creek.
The exterior of the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. (Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa)
into a series of stately mansions perched on expansive, impeccably manicured acreage. Pastures, forests and rivers appeared. After 20 minutes, I entered the driveway of the majestic resort. My first step at the entrance elevated my spirits with awe and excitement. This was no ordinary, stodgy resort. The commodious lobby was graced with inviting chairs and divans, all in rich soft, earthy hues. The floor was finished in panels of thick natural pine. The staff scurried about, friendly, efficient and dedicated. Immediately, the ambiance grew on me, and I felt right at home.
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Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, 8212 Barton Club Dr., Austin, TX 78735, OmniHotels.com/BartonCreek, 512/329-4000. I departed Austin Airport and drove along the highway past some dilapidated motels, bars and boarded up stores. Within moments, I turned off the highway. Instantly, the ambiance was transformed
Secluded in the rolling Hill Country, the 4,000 acre Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa is a golfer’s paradise. I was ready to relax under the care of a trained masseuses, head over to the fitness center, gaze as golfers playing rounds of a sport I’ve never understood or embarking to experience everything the “Live Music Capital of the World” has to offer. I had heard about the outstanding resort cuisine and was ready to dig in. After an extensive $150-plus million renovation and expansion, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa re-launched in May 2019 as a swank, yet relaxed compound, featuring freshly designed guest rooms, seven unique restaurants, a brand new spa, a multi-tiered poolscape and four championship golf courses. The accommodations took my breath away. Within the total of 493 new and renovated guest rooms, including 50 spacious suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, the touches of mixed wood tones, warm metals and a sophisticated palette of pastels provide a contemporary yet refined timeless residential experience.
World War II ace Clarence “Bud” Anderson, a National Aviation Hall of Fame member who was a triple ace during World War II, will be saluted during warbirds activities at EAA AirVenture
Oshkosh 2019. The program will be highlighted by a reunion of North American P-51 Mustangs, the aircraft flown by Anderson in his Old Crow markings during the war.
The stylish and comfortable lobby at the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. (Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa)
The spacious guestrooms. (Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa) The gleaming bathroom and walk-in shower are huge. Plus, I enjoyed complimentary wi-fi and plenty of USB and electrical outlets. Seven new food and beverage concepts invite guests to experience the unique taste of Austin. The consortium of eateries has been thoughtfully designed to enable a guest to feel comfortable either with fine dining, grazing over tapas or just a poolside snack. I sampled four restaurants. Bob’s Steak & Chop House presented me with a crisp Caesar salad and one of the juiciest, most tender rib-eye steaks I’ve had in recent times.
June 2019 Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar will open next month serving fresh fish, seafood and grass-fed meats Velvet Joe’s Coffee House & Artisan Wares is a coffee bar with graband-go cuisine and sundries. Jim Bob’s Lobby Lounge is a spirited bar with crafted cocktails and small bites If you are contemplating a meeting with a thousand of your most intimate friends, call the resort and reserve the 14,000 square-foot Brazos Ballroom. Within the balance of the 76,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, there are a variety of attractive rooms for a pilot club get-together, a fancy wedding or a family reunion. Recreation includes three outdoor heated pools, two hot tubs, private cabanas, pool bars, 72 holes of championship golf, 10 lighted tennis courts, a giant beautifully equipped health and fitness center and numerous venues for kid’s activities. The Mokara Spa is a 13,000-squarefoot sanctuary, which draws pastoral inspiration from nearby waterways, creeks and springs. The full-service spa has 17 treatment rooms and three couples’ treatment rooms, plus an adultsonly rooftop pool and garden.
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Nopales serves Latin-American cuisine in a colorful poolside cafe. The Cuban sandwich with ham, pork and Swiss cheese was incredible. I also sampled the marvelous street tacos (beef, chicken and fish) and the superb nachos. Texas Spice offered Texas size breakfasts and a breakfast buffet. Crenshaw’s Bar & Eatery and Sports Lounge is a lively spot. As the sun descended over the hills, we enjoyed a Texas chopped salad, brisket served with melted onion and a smoked pork shoulder.
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) is 540 feet above sea level with a set of parallel runways. R17R/35L is 12, 250 feet long. R-17L/35R is 9,000 feet long. Every runway has RNAV, GPS and ILS approaches. The FBO is Signature Aviation, 512/530-5451. Folks always ask me, “What are your favorite places in America?” I look toward the day that I return to the Hill Country. I have developed a profound, soulful attachment to the region, the resort, the people and the history. From an historical prospective, I was four years old when those farmers turned on their first electric lights. I plan to headquarter at the resort and roam from one corner of the Hill Country to the other. I yearn to visit some of those farms. Hopefully, a few remain.
EAA has invited all flying P-51 aircraft to Oshkosh for the event, particularly for a salute to Anderson during the Thursday, July 25, afternoon airshow. Those flying demonstrations are part of AirVenture's
“Push to Victory” theme for World War II anniversaries, which also encompasses the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landing in Normandy. Continued on Page 33
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Part two of a three part series, continuing in In Flight USA’s June and July issues.
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CONFESSIONS OF AN A-6 INTRUDER PILOT, PART 2
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
When we last left Paco... The Intruder I was supposed to climb into and fly my very first night carrier landings, had just broken its tailhook, smashed into three Hornets and flipped into the sea.
At Home in the Weeds
A-6 Intruder rocketing through a very deep canyon as seen from the BN's position. (U.S. Navy Photo)
Nuclear chariot
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n the Intruder, flying nap-of-the-earth was our bread and butter. We did it during the day, free and loose, darting down the tiniest riverbeds and through the slightest cracks we could find. During the night and in bad weather, we also flew low and fast, but in a much more prescribed manner. The low levels we flew were delineated in a huge manual, which contained the lat/long fixes defining the routes themselves. For the most part, the routes were 10 miles wide, five miles to each side of the center-line running from fix to fix. A 10-mile corridor actually gives a pilot a tremendous amount of leeway to find the most tactically relevant course through the terrain, as well as the most fun. So, even the same route was not always the same. Night low levels were a different beast. To become night proficient, a pilot and BN crew would have to complete three steps within a week. First, they would have to fly a route in the dome simulator. Then they would fly the same route during the day, and finally at night. This gave the crew two opportunities for the BN to familiarize himself with the radar picture before flying the actual route in darkness. Once you were night low-level qualified, you could then fly any route, day or night.
One of the missions the A-6 was initially designed for was nuclear delivery of the B61 tactical nuclear bomb, affectionately known as the ‘dial-a-yield.’ There was literally a rotating switch inside a panel where the ordnancemen could select from .3 to 340 kilotons for when the bomb detonated. It was an incredible amount of power in a weapon that measured only 12-feet by one-foot and weighed just 700 pounds. By comparison, Little Boy, which was dropped on Hiroshima, weighed almost 10,000 pounds and had a defined yield of 15 kilotons. It was chilling to imagine that something so diabolically versatile and powerful could be carried on a small jet and weigh less than an AGM-88 Hight-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM). The main method of delivering the B61 was through a specific maneuver selectable in the computer, the LABS-IP, which stood for Low Altitude Bombing System – Initial Point. To practice this delivery, we would ingress to the target at low-level, usually at 480 knots, and once reaching the target area, we would accelerate to 540 knots.
(Dept. of Energy) At a certain distance from the target, which the BN was constantly fine-tuning through the radar and FLIR, the computer would command the pilot to pitch up. We would get guidance on our primary instru-
ment commanding us into a 4G pull and we had to correct the horizontal flight path as well. Despite the Gs, we had to be as smooth as possible because at some point during the pull, 50-75 degrees nose high, the computer would release the weapon into a massive loft. The pilot would then keep his pull through a Half Cuban Eight, ending the maneuver heading in the direction they came from, at 200 feet, pedaling as fast as they could go. The bomb would be lofted as high as six miles into the sky, and depending on the programming for the specific target, a parachute would open allowing the B61 to float toward earth, thus giving the delivery aircraft valuable time to race away before detonation. The procedures called for each crew to close one eye at the time of detonation, in case the flash caused blindness. We used to joke that the pilots would close both eyes and the BNs would keep theirs open, since their jobs were done. It was a heartless crowd. I came into the fleet just after Gulf War I, in the summer of 1991. The Cold War was done, and we had just shed the onerous nuke delivery mission. I was one of the first pilots in my squadron not to have to go through the two-month drudgery of getting my “Nuke Cert.”
The Navy was out of the tactical nuclear bomb delivery business by the early 1990s. (FAS.ORG)
Joining the Fleet
I joined VA-155 the day they triumphantly flew in from their Gulf War cruise. The Silver Foxes were heroic in the conflict. They flew the first-night sorties into Bagdad at low-level, attacking vital military targets as surface-to-air missiles flew in all directions overhead. Throughout the 40-day air campaign, they were instrumental in completely demolishing Saddam’s military. Tragically, they lost one plane in combat in the waters just off Kuwait.
After combat ended, they partied their way home through various exotic ports of call, drunk from all their deathdefying exploits. I remember swelling with pride as I stood in my khaki uniform on the flight line and watched them fly in. The next six months, on the other hand, sucked as bad as any in my Navy career.
VA-145 A-6E on the ramp in 1992. (U.S. Navy Photo)
I was the first new pilot the Foxes had gotten in over a year. They were all heroes and I was just the FNG (F’n New Guy). It was almost impossible to penetrate the camaraderie they had naturally forged. It took a few of the older guys rotating out and an additional influx of new guys, including a bunch of my classmates, for us to finally feel like we belonged. The Foxes ended up being an amazing experience for me, filled with incredible adventures and great people. The work-ups for our first cruise were instrumental in building the new collection of Foxes into a cohesive squadron. The experienced aviators trained the new guys well and we quickly bonded into an effective unit. It was during this early stage of my fleet career that I first experienced the shattering pain of loss. Air Wing Two lost a Tomcat during a night mission while we were all at NAS Fallon. And much closer to home, my good friend, Grady, and his pilot, Dewey, fellow Silver Foxes, perished in a low-level training accident. Of the 20-plus friends I lost during my career, Grady was one of the most difficult to endure. We had come up through the RAG together as fast friends. I had flown with Grady more than any other single BN in my brief career. We rejoiced when we were both assigned to VA-155 and looked forward to three more years of fun and flying. The sudden shock of his death shook me to my core, damaging my confidence for months. Continued on Page 33
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would strap four 2,000-pound drop-tanks and a centerline mounted D-704 refueling-pod, which aside from containing the retracting hose and basket, held another 2,000-pounds of gas.
(U.S. Navy Photo)
Intruder’s Place in the Air Wing
When I cruised on the Ranger, we were the last of the all-Grumman Air Wings. There were a number of other NSFW and non-PC terms that were used to reference the absence of the new kid on the block, the F/A-18 Hornet. Air Wing Two was composed primarily of two squadrons of Tomcats and two of Intruders. My first squadron assignment was with VA-155, the Silver Foxes. Our sister squadron was VA-145, the Swordsmen. Air Wing Two on the Ranger was basically the last of the old-school air wings. The division of labor was absolutely clear, if you needed the skies swept of enemy jets, the Tomcats took to the air. If you needed bridges demolished, buildings leveled, hardened bunkers penetrated, ground-armor destroyed, troops-in-theopen decimated, or SAM sites taken out, then the Intruder was on the job. Though in the competition between Top Gun and Flight of the Intruder movies, the f^@%!*g Tomcats clearly won the battle. But the long list of accomplishments achieved by the Intruders in Air Wing Two during the first Gulf War clearly overshadowed their more glamorous Grumman brethren.
All That Gas
Most of my career was spent operating in the Persian Gulf where we had ample Air Force tanker support, but I flew a handful of tanker hops where we
Ranger with its Grumman Air Wing. (U.S. Navy Photo)
The most fun tanker hops were the daytime yo-yo missions where you would launch before the fighters and strikers, meet them a couple hundred miles from the carrier along their strike route, give them almost all of your gas (18,000-20,000 pounds of give!) and then race back to the carrier for a solo shit-hot break. The most rewarding tanker hops were when you were assigned as a recovery tanker for the last event of the night. Your job was to orbit overhead and be prepared to offer emergency gas to the planes that were coming down to land in the event they boltered (missed all the wires) or were waved off. During Blue-Water ops, when we operated beyond the range of possibility to divert to a land-based runway, it was particularly challenging and a massive responsibility. Carrier-based jets are fuelcritical from the moment we start our engines. When we fly far enough out to sea where calling ‘uncle’ and landing on a runway isn’t possible, every ounce of gas becomes precious. An A-6E Intruder about to tank from a KA-6D Intruder. The KA-6Ds were uniquely configured with an internal hose and drogue system and were notoriously hard worn with extreme limits on their flight envelope due to being passed around from deployment to deployment. By the time Paco was flying Intruders,
the A-6E carrying a refueling pod was the common ‘buddy tanker’ setup. Once the night missions are complete and it’s time to land, the jets have enough gas for maybe two attempts to catch a wire. Throw in some weather, a pitching deck, a dark night and the knowledge that you either are landing safely on the ship, or ejecting into the frigid ocean, a pilot can get so tense that they practically suck the seat cushion up their butt. Read all about how to land a jet on a carrier at night in this previous feature of ours: (https://www.thedrive.com/thewar-zone/3559/how-to-land-a-fighteron-an-aircraft-carrier-on-a-stormynight). Everyone I know has had a ‘nightin-the-barrel,’ a night where they had difficulty beyond normal catching a wire. And after every miss, the tension became more intense. You knew that five-thousand people were watching your every failed attempt, including your peers, your CO, the Skipper of the ship, and most likely the Strike-Group Admiral.
(U.S. Navy Photo)
As the recovery tanker you were the last line of hope for a strung-out pilot who had already failed to land a few times. His, or her, nerves were surely shattered and confidence was in their boots. On the last pass before the troubled plane would need to refuel, the recovery tanker would drop down to shadow, or ‘hawk,’ the jet. You would have to maneuver yourself to time it perfectly so that if the jet failed to land once again you would be just in front of them at 2,000 feet. Then
(U.S. Navy Photo)
that shaky, panicky pilot could spot you immediately as they cleaned up and climbed to your altitude right behind you. Then they would have to perform an activity just slightly less challenging than landing on a carrier at night, they would have to plug their refueling probe into a basket dangling into the slipstream fifty feet behind the tanker at night, maybe in bad weather, at 2,000 feet. Or, they were going swimming. And the reward for a successful plug and refuel was another look at the boat. Yay. I know a guy who had to go around so many times he plugged the hawking tanker three times. After he finally landed, he was so wrung out he had to be helped from the cockpit. And after all the drama was complete for the night, the recovery tanker had to come in and land. And there was no one hawking you with extra gas if you couldn’t make it aboard. I didn’t love flying tanker missions and thankfully I didn’t have to fly many, but the yo-yo, and especially the recovery tanker missions were always gratifying. To be continued next month... 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.
Salute to WWII Ace Bud Anderson
Continued from Page 30 “Bud Anderson is well known and lauded for his courage and abilities as a flying ace from World War II, so EAA wants to bring together as many P-51 Mustangs as possible to salute him,” said Rick Larsen, EAA's vice president of communities and member programs, who also coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “His entire aviation career is also one for the record books, deserving of recognition at the World's
Greatest Aviation Celebration and another only-in-Oshkosh moment.” P-51 Mustang owners interested in participating in this year's activities can preregister at the Mustangs For Bud website. EAA AirVenture is the world’s largest gathering of warbirds with more than 300 aircraft participating in displays and flying activities each year. Anderson, who earned more than 25 awards during his military career, served with the renowned 357th Fighter Group
based in England during World War II and totaled 16 1/4 aerial victories. His unit was credited with more than 600 aerial victories in 15 months — the highest pace of victories during the war. Following the war, Anderson flew and led flight test programs in Ohio and California, and also led fighter squadrons during post-war Korea and in Vietnam. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1972 and worked for more than a decade in flight test operations for McDonnell Aircraft.
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NOTAM, OSHKOSH ARRIVAL PROCEDURES ENACTED FOR AIRVENTURE 2019
The EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 NOTAM contains FAA-approved procedural changes that emerged from pilot feedback, and EAA has made additional arrival procedure recommendations to enhance safety. The NOTAM contains a new diversion procedure implemented by the FAA based on EAA recommendations, which flows traffic to Fond du Lac County Airport (KFDL) in the event of airport closure at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH). The procedure is described in detail on Page 12 of the new NOTAM. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh arrival best practices have been updated as well,
including changes to limit the impact of mass arrivals on arriving VFR aircraft. A text message system to provide information to airmen on the way to Oshkosh is planned to keep pilots informed of the current status of KOSH. ATC utilization of a ground stop/delay system out to 150 miles will also be instituted. Additionally, the FAA is establishing a Safety Risk Management Panel to enable comprehensive review of the remaining recommendations that EAA submitted in December 2018. EAA will participate as part of the panel. EAA would prefer to see an expedient process for any changes to the long-
standing NOTAM, but it is understood that the FAA needs to manage unintended consequences as a result of change. EAA will provide assistance and expertise, as well as encourage a timely process moving forward. Finally, the second phase of expanding the South 40 has added 17 acres of aircraft parking/camping land to allow more aircraft to be accommodated at AirVenture. More information on arrival procedure changes will be announced in the coming weeks to ensure every pilot and aircraft heading to Oshkosh can arrive safely.
The introduction of a new, more centrally located exhibitor area, a new Homebuilts in Review area, and additional homebuilt parking highlight some of the significant enhancements made to the Homebuilts area ahead of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. Formerly known as the North Aircraft Display, the renamed Homebuilt Aircraft Display is now located directly east of the forums buildings, in the space that used to be occupied by the Federal Pavilion. This space will be home to kit manufacturers and related companies exhibiting some of the best and newest in homebuilding offerings.
Just north of the Homebuilt Aircraft Display area is the new Homebuilts in Review area. As part of the extensive changes to the grounds, Eide Road has been straightened so it will function as a thoroughfare through the entire Homebuilts area. Additionally, the space formerly used for vendor exhibition has been converted to serve as additional homebuilt parking. Sebastien Heintz, president and CEO of Zenith Aircraft Company, said the changes made will help make the entire homebuilding area more visible to AirVenture attendees. “To me, the big advantage of the
revamped Homebuilts area is that it formalizes and consolidates homebuilt aircraft in one specified area, which makes it easier for visitors to find,” Sebastien said. EAA Director of Chapters and Homebuilts Charlie Becker said the changes are designed to create a cohesive campus in the Homebuilts area. “By shifting the kit manufacturer and vendor area south we’ve created a hub for homebuilt and tied together forums, vendors, Homebuilts in Review, and all of the other homebuilt aspects at Oshkosh,” Charlie said. “These impactful changes to the grounds will improve the
For the second year in a row, the Vintage Aircraft Association will be showcasing Fun and Affordable aircraft at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. Pegged as everyday flyers in the $15,000 to $40,000 price range, the fun and affordable subset of airplanes are perfect machines to fly to local pancake breakfasts, or even to take cross-country to your favorite fly-in. Most 65- to 90-hp vintage airplanes fit the bill, along with some other vintage staples like the Cessna 170, Piper Pacer, and Stinson 108 — all of which also double as great family airplanes. The relatively low purchase price and operational
costs make the group a favorite among their owners.
• Interstate Cadet • Luscombe 8 • Piper Cherokee 140 • Piper Clipper • Piper Colt • Piper J-3/J-4/J-5 Cubs • Piper Pacer and Tri-Pacer • Piper Vagabond • Porterfield • Stinson 108 • Taylorcraft The Fun and Affordable aircraft display area will be located just east of the VAA Red Barn with all makes and models represented. If you are interested in
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The Collings Foundation, based in Stow, Massachusetts, has confirmed that its Grumman F6F Hellcat will be coming to Oshkosh for AirVenture 2019 after a lengthy restoration. Collings, a nonprofit educational foundation, was founded in 1979, and has actively toured a number of warbirds around the country, including a B-17 and a B-24, for more than 25 years. The airplane is an F6F-3N, BuNo 41476, and was originally delivered to the U.S. Navy in January of 1944. The N designation indicates that it was built as a night fighter, and incorporated updated avionics and a radar pod. The Hellcat was
assigned to the Pacific Fleet, and served with the VF(N)-76 Squadron as part of Task Force 58, operating at varying times off of five different carriers. VF(N)-76 was reportedly the most successful of the night fighting squadrons, and saw action in the Marianas Turkey Shoot at the Battle of the Philippine Sea , among other major engagements. The airplane rotated stateside toward the end of the war, the type having been supplanted by the updated F6F-5N, and served as a training tool at Naval Air Station Norfolk for several years, before going into storage and being declared a
museum piece. Interestingly, 41476 was pulled out of storage and restored to flying condition and showcased at air shows for several years, while it was still a government owned. The airplane was displayed at the National Museum of the Marine Corps for much of its life, followed by a decade at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon, before Collings took ownership. The airplane has been restored at American Aero Services in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and its appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh will make it a
(Courtesy The Collings Foundation and EAA) key piece of the “Year of the Fighter” as well as our commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the push to victory in World War II.
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?”
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Organizers on May 23 wrapped a highly successful 2019 edition of the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2019), pointing to the many ways the show highlighted the innovation and investment driving the future of business aviation. “The excitement and enthusiasm surrounding this year’s show has been palpable throughout the week,” said European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) Secretary General Athar Husain Khan. “EBACE2019 was characterized by new products, new business models, new investment opportunities and a new generation of aviation professionals determined to make their mark.” This year’s show was held May 2123 at Geneva Airport and Palexpo conference center. “Business aviation continues changing right before our eyes, and here at EBACE, we have seen and touched the industry’s future,” said National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen. “We’re finishing EBACE inspired by a vision of sustainable flight, urban air mobility and other game-changing innovations.” Khan and Bolen pointed to a host of EBACE “firsts” and other elements that
showcased the value of the event, and business aviation, as never before: • The first-ever EBACE Innovation Pavilion showcased three different electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and concepts, from FACC AG, MAEM and Pegasus. Next to this display, the Innovation Zone hosted a panel presentation on eVTOL and the urban air mobility revolution. • Of the 58 aircraft on the sold-out outdoor display, 23 arrived powered by sustainable alternative jet fuel (SAJF), as part of the inaugural EBACE SAJF “flyin”, a milestone in demonstrating the industry’s support for development and adoption of the fuel. The fly-in followed on the heels of an industry “Fuelling the Future” demonstration day, held May 18 at London TAG Farnborough Airport. • The static display was also a location for other “firsts” among aircraft manufacturers: Bombardier’s Global 7500 made its post-certification debut at EBACE, and Embraer displayed the new Praetor 600 aircraft for the first time since being certified in Europe, the U.S. and Brazil. • The show floor spanned three halls at Palexpo, featuring nearly 400 exhibitors, including 10 new to EBACE, which were
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prominently located in the show’s New Exhibitor Pavilion. The packed halls were continuously filled with attendees representing more than 80 countries. • The EBACE Opening Keynote Session featured Volocopter CEO Florian Reuter, who described his company’s eVTOL air taxi as “the perfect complement and addition to business aviation,” as well as UK Member of Parliament Grant Shapps, who called business aviation “essential,” and predicted of EBACE: “We will be here in another decade’s time with this exhibition bigger and more important than ever.” • EBACE2019 featured a number of new, well-attended Innovation Zone sessions, including an interactive “Shark Tank”-style presentation of future leaders’ proposals for encouraging corporate social and environmental responsibility. • The show’s Careers in Business Aviation Day, now in its fourth year, drew strong attendance by students from area schools. EBACE also provided an opportunity for EBAA to announce the opening of nominations for the second delegation of students sponsored by the association to participate in the One Young World summit, an initiative that is part of EBAA’s Expanding Horizons
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campaign. See EBACE TV clips with highlights from show at www.ebace.aero. Join the ongoing conversation about #EBACE19 on Twitter and Facebook. “EBACE2019 provided a clear look at the future of business aviation, making the show more important than ever,” said Bolen. “We’re eager to come together next year and see the next stage in all these advancements.” EBACE brings together thousands of business aviation leaders, entrepreneurs and other purchase decision-makers. Hosted jointly by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), EBACE2020 is a venue for companies who want to showcase their aviation products and services, meet qualified buyers and get critical business done for the year ahead. The EBACE2020 exhibit application is now available. Submit your application and payment in full by the Nov. 8, 2019 deadline to ensure your company is included in the priority draw and live exhibit space placement. Learn more at https://ebace.aero/2020/.
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ynergyAir, the RV completion shop in Oregon, now has a new location in Noonan, GA, outside Atlanta. It has been sold to new ownership as well. Certainly one of the most impressive warbirds in captivity has to be the recently restored P-82 Twin Mustang. Outwardly, it looks like two P-51H models sharing a horizontal tail and a wing center section, but actually much of the plane was a new design. This one is the second prototype, mostly, but the first one to fly. The “mostly” refers to the immense amount of reconstruction that went into this, and the restoration is about as perfect as it can be to the original airplane and still flyable in today’s airspace. I got to talk to the restorer in Douglas, GA, where the work was done, and he even went as far as to source original rivets. He has other projects in his shop, and they’re not cheap – I expect the P-82 to sell for between $10 and $15 million – but boy is it impressive. TQ is a new player in the U.S. avionics market. This German company was showing a comm and a transponder that fit into 2-inch panel holes. We had a good discussion on their plans for competing in an already crowded market. D-Motor, the Belgian company, showed both 4 and 6 cylinder engines. What’s different is that their engines are flat head, not overhead valve engines, and so are narrower than regular aircraft engines. The 6 cylinder puts out 125 HP and 3100 RPM, and has dual electronic ignition and multipoint sequential fuel injection. Lancair was showing the Barracuda, which can be built fixed gear, fully retractable, or only nose gear retractable, if I recall correctly. As you’d expect, this is a fast puppy – 200 kt max cruise at altitude. But according to the brochure, full fuel payload is only 360 pounds. The four-seat Mako is the big brother, with a six cylinder Lycoming instead of a four, and a 700-pound full fuel payload. Diamond Aircraft showed their huge DA62 twin with vortex generators on the outer wing panel. Another factory built aircraft was the Stemme motorglider, with all kinds of buttons, switches and knobs for controlling the Rotax engine. The truly unique feature is that with the engine running, the front of the fuselage extends and the propeller blades unfold. With the engine off, you can’t really tell that there’s an engine in there. Avidyne showed some nice usability
The seven seat, Diesel poweredDiamond DA62. Note the vortex generators on the wing. (Ed Wischmeyer)
features. Their comm radio can be programmed with up to four standby frequencies, so when clearance gives you your departure frequency, that can be stored while ground and tower flip-flop. Nice! I also like their user interface, and I especially like that when you load a GPS approach, you can select your initial approach fix from a chart rather than having to bring up a separate chart and then choose from a list of fixes. As part of my safety research for the EAA Founder’s Innovation Prize, I’ve done flight tests of angle of attack in my RV-9A, and I’ve also done a ton of research on accidents involving spins and spirals. I gave a forum on each topic, and those were very well received, both by the non-technical people and the super-technical people. I’m scheduled to give the spin/spiral talk at the NAFI tent at Oshkosh, and have applications in to give EAA Forums.
There are numerous options for students looking to get into the airlines. At Sun ’n’ Fun, there were numerous training organizations and universities present. (Ed Wischmeyer)
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After two, six-hour days of on my feet pretty much all the time at Sun ‘n Fun with a bad back, I was exhausted. Thursday was declared to be a light day, and I left the show after four hours, came back to the motel and took a solid nap. Then, since I was already in Winter Haven, why not visit the most famous aeronautical attraction in town, Jack Brown’s Seaplane base? Winter Haven has lettered avenues, but newbies beware – there are both North and South avenues. I took the first one, the wrong one, but with little serious consequences; I wound up driving around a lake with a number of piers that reached out halfway through the aquatic vegetation, mostly ramshackle piers in need of serious love. And in need of a boat. The lakefront houses were in better shape, but obviously not “pride of ownership” properties. Then came a stretch of road through 1920s era bungalows, very cute but tiny little houses, several in stucco. Really nice! Finally, onto the highway and off onto the unpaved road back to the seaplane base. A Cessna 150 and a Cirrus, customer airplanes, were parked at the far end of the lot (taxied through a 51-footwide gate from the airport immediately next door), with a Maule and a Super Cub on floats at the dock. The five yellow J-3s were all out flying. There were two wives with three small children, a few men, all in conversation, in front of a covered pier. The pier was old but maintained, rustic, not funky. Along the central hallway were several offices and two screened porches, covered, with a nice breeze on this 82-degree day. One porch had the remains of a group BBQ lunch, apparently, and three men in their 50s. One man left for his lesson when the first Cub landed, startling a cormorant as it taxied in. Another told of learning to fly in his uncle’s Cessna 177 RG before he soloed at 16 in his very own Cub. He now owns a Cessna 210 and a different Cub. The other man had an RV-6. Then the conversation turned to Jim Torphy, whose memorabilia was on the wall. I was told that Mr. Torphy’s license had been signed by Wilbur Wright, and that Torphy had renewed his CFI at 102 years of age. And supposedly when his children, concerned about his age, threatened to take his keys away, he said that if they did, he’d quit taking his meds.
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After giving his Ed lesson, CFI Ben visit- Wischmeyer ed with me. Ben’s arms and hands are abnormal, but obviously do not keep him from teaching floats and enjoying life. Ben said that his three-year-old son loves to taxi in a plane to get gas, and his 7-month-old daughter has been flying already. The five Cubs on floats ($195/hr, dual) all have just under 100 HP, some with C-90 engines and some with modified C-85 engines. The Super Cub ($265) is also popular, and they’re looking for another, but the Maule ($375) is less fun to fly. About a third of their students are from overseas. Most of their students are baby boomers, but the overall age range is 18 – 85. No real surprise in this day and age, most of the students come in with weak stick and rudder skills. Thoroughly refreshed, it was time to head back. There’s a Sonic near my motel and on the way there for breakfast one day, I noticed a Fiat/AlfaRomeo dealership. The next day, there was a red Giulia Quadrifoglio out front, 505 horsepower, so of course I had to stop in on the way back from the seaplane base. To my great surprise, Anthony, the salesman, offered me a ride! That thing is a beast, a total rocketship. Acceleration like you would not believe (under four seconds to 60, with the AWD Stelvio SUV 0.2 seconds faster), and a variety of driving modes from comfortable to hang on, brother! Launch control and the burbly exhaust are only available in Race mode, which also turns off traction control and some of the other nannies. Not my choice of preselected features, but oh, well… One 84-year-old Stelvio buyer had bought RAV-4s forever, and called the dealership about a tire problem, right after taking delivery of his Stelvio. Seems as how he’d been playing games with Corvettes and Camaros on the 30-mile drive to Tampa and had split a tire. At speed. At considerable speed. The Quadrifoglio is way pricey as a car, and it will depreciate, and there are no dealers within two hours of my house. But in terms of adding spice to my life, that ride did what the RV-8 no longer does. And I don’t need a car that expensive. But if I could find one for a song… not that there’s any decent roads to drive it on around here, and not that I’m ready to give up flying,
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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.
Good fortune, often called luck, has been aptly defined as success that results when preparation meets opportunity. Rarely is preparation more important than when a pilot or flight crew meets opportunity in the form of a challenging critical equipment failure or combination of failures. ASRS defines a critical equipment failure as an equipment problem that is vital to the specific flight and circumstances, such that the equipment’s failure or malfunction could significantly impact the safety of flight. Pilots and flight crews continually train to handle airborne emergencies that involve critical equipment failures. Training and preparation include individual study, informal discussions, seminars and other forums, ground schools, briefings, and formal simulator sessions, during which critical equipment failure procedures are perfected. Operations manuals and Quick Reference Handbooks (QRHs) are replete with emergency and abnormal procedures, but they cannot address every contingency. Because an equipment failure may be critical in one situation and not in another, good judgment and prioritization skills are paramount. Pilots and flight crews must often improvise, particularly if a failure is not addressed in approved publications exactly as it is experienced, or if a combination of failures causes cascaded problems or secondary effects. Reports shared this month describe some less frequent critical equipment failures. They clearly herald the need for careful, comprehensive individual and crew preparation so that good fortune results when opportunity knocks.
An Elevated Cable Concern
This Cessna 177 pilot experienced a dangerous flight control problem. The source was discovered to be a peculiar oversight, which was not directly related to flight controls. • As I was returning home from flying,…I had no issues or weather to avoid. Once I was about 25 miles east of [my
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destination], I attempted to go around some thunderstorms and work my way in [to land]. I experienced some turbulence and decided to turn back to [a different airport]. During this time I realized that I could not pitch the nose forward, and my elevator seemed unresponsive to my control inputs. I ended up being able to pull the yoke back and pitch up but not able to do the opposite. I was able to control the aircraft using power settings and trim to divert to [the other airport] and land safely. As maintenance was…done, it was discovered that the battery was not latched in place and thus fell onto the elevator control wire, burning it in half. The rudder control was close to also being burned through. I believe this could have been a much worse situation.
A Takeoff Tale
Late during the takeoff roll, this A321 Captain was surprised with a ride to remember when the aircraft flexed its muscles and exhibited a mind of its own. • The aircraft TOW (Take-Off Weight) was approximately 140,000 pounds, the Center of Gravity (CG) 17.7 [percent], and the takeoff trim setting 2.7 [units] nose up. During the takeoff roll, approximately ten knots prior to rotate speed, the nose gear began lifting off of the runway. Nose down force [was] applied to the sidestick controller, [but] failed to control pitch. At five knots prior to rotate speed, the nose gear became fully airborne, and the aircraft continued an uncommanded rotation until fully airborne. For several seconds the sidestick controller was unable to overcome the continued increase in pitch. As the automated pitch trim system continued to trim, normal flight characteristics were restored after approximately 20 to 30 seconds. [The] aircraft accelerated near the flap speed limit until control of the aircraft was restored. Both Dispatch and Maintenance were fully debriefed about this incident. I am waiting for the results of their investigations. Improper aircraft loading and/or errors in the [performance calculations]
are suspected. Feedback from Dispatch and Maintenance are required to determine the cause of the incident.
A Life Support Situation
When an A321 Captain discovered during flight that a critical life support system was unserviceable, prompt action was taken to ensure the safety of the passengers, aircraft, and crew. • A routine check at cruise altitude indicated [that the] crew oxygen pressure was zero. ATC was advised that we would need to descend and divert. Dispatch was contacted, and after a short discussion, we agreed on diverting. ATC, flight attendants, and passengers were all notified. QRH and overweight landing procedures were complied with, followed by a normal approach, landing, rollout, and taxiin. Station Operations did an outstanding job of taking care of our passengers in the middle of the night. Contract Maintenance was unable to service our oxygen bottle or complete an overweight landing inspection. The flight crew was released to the hotel.
Electrical Efficacy
A B777 First Officer reported various electrical anomalies at cruise. Not stated is how or if the conditions were resolved, but the report exemplifies the phenomenon that multiple, “unrelated” aircraft system failures may correlate to a power distribution problem. • The aircraft arrived from ZZZZ that day with numerous entries in the Aircraft Maintenance Logbook (AML). ZZZ Maintenance worked to clear the issues (all electrical) including an engine run by the Captain and me while at the gate.… We departed…within 10 minutes of our scheduled departure time. Approximately two hours into the flight, we started observing several electrical issues, including flickering cabin lights, loss of all In-Flight Entertainment (IFE), failure to log onto CPDLC, failure of the SATCOM system, failure of all electrical door locking systems (cabin
doors, boarding doors, galley, etc.), and the electrical synoptic indicated the Left Main AC Bus was without power. We were cruising at FL370. Smooth air [existed] and no mountain wave was reported. Our cruise airspeed was approximately 290 knots. Without notice, the airspeed jumped to 320 knots, setting the overspeed warning clacker off and disconnecting the autopilot. We did not lose any altitude, and the airspeed went back to our desired mach. I’m not certain why this happened. The airplane had a lot of systems not functioning. I was buried in manuals and checklists at the time of the event. I have been in turbulence and mountain wave, experiencing plenty of airspeed fluctuations. This incident was very different and had no forewarning of the huge jump in airspeed. I think the Captain did a great job controlling the aircraft. We had compound events and cabin calls all happening at the same time. Perhaps calling the [Relief Pilot] up earlier from his crew break would have alleviated our workload. As the Pilot Monitoring, I could have done more monitoring.… I’m uncertain if this was a true overspeed or part of the electrical anomalies happening with this airplane.
A Bad Landing That Got Worse
When this B737 Captain directed a go-around, a critical equipment failure altered the plan. • The First Officer (FO) was landing on Runway 1 with a slight tailwind and 40 flaps. The FO rounded out slightly high, got a little wing rock, and began settling. The FO flared as the plane touched down and then skipped into the air. I caught the speed brake handle as it tried to deploy and said to go around. I put my right hand behind the throttles to ensure that they were going forward. The throttles were locked in idle power. I tried again, [but they were still] locked. I took the plane and landed in the remaining runway. I was not pleased, and had no idea why the throttles were locked. Continued on Page 43
CANADIAN HANGAR SHINES LIKE
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If you think the exterior of Gary Acheson’s hangar looks slick and clean, wait until see the inside – it sparkles! Acheson owns a custom home building business and recently finished his family’s new 6,000-square-foot wood hangar at the Villeneuve Airport at St. Albert, Alberta, a community of 64,000 residents about 6.5 miles (10 kilometers) north of Edmonton. The hangar is very modern with an attached office, LED lighting throughout, in-floor heating, high R-value blown-in insulation in the walls and attic and a lounge to hang out and relax in. And the floor looks so bright and clean! Acheson’s hangar office and pilots’ lounge has comfortable seating and is something else to behold. It has a Cirrus II flight simulator and other electronic equipment most pilots would surely envy. He’s been a private pilot for about 20 years and has two sons-in-law with about 10 years in the air. “I have a simulator room on one side and a lounge on the other side,” Acheson says. “The simulator is for the Mooney. We use it to keep us sharp and safe.” The hangar currently houses his fourpassenger Mooney Acclaim, a Cessna 182T Skylane and a friend occasionally stores a Cessna Citation. The hangar features a custom-made Schweiss Doors bifold liftstrap door with autolatches and is equipped with warning lights and horns as well as an emergency backup system. The door measures 55 feet by 19.6 feet. The door was delivered in a timely manner. Unfortunately, the independent shipping company that delivered it damaged the door to the extent it wasn’t reparable. Even though the bifold liftstrap door wasn’t delivered by Schweiss, company CEO Mike Schweiss went the extra step toward customer satisfaction. “Nothing to do with Schweiss, but everything wasn’t rosy with respect to the door from the beginning,” Acheson says. “What had happened was half the door got
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Blazin’ Batteries, Batman
While taxiing to the gate, an Embraer 145 Captain experienced an electrical problem. Procedural compliance and situational awareness resulted in solving a problem that could have ended poorly. • After landing, we taxied and held short on Taxiway S. Operations were backed up on the taxiways and ramp due
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On both sides of the Acheson hangar is an office and a lounge. Within is a sophisticated Cirrus II simulator room that he uses for his Mooney. Something he says, keeps him and his two son-in-law pilots safe. (Courtesy Schweiss Doors) damaged in shipment. When it was on the truck, it was all bowed out. The top of it couldn’t even be repaired in the field. I was very impressed how Schweiss handled that negative. They recognized it wasn’t right and sent us a new half of the door. The point that I want to make is that Schweiss listened, the assessment was fair and the response was quick. What impressed me about Schweiss Doors, too, it is a family-fun business – like ours.” Family means a lot to Acheson, who runs his business with his wife, two daughters and sons-in-law. Sarasota Homes and Sarasota Realty purchase undeveloped land to build and sell homes on the development. Even though his hangar is a new wood building hangar, Acheson chose to have a freestanding header for his Schweiss door because of the extra support it offers. The door also came with liner flashing to make installing the inside liner a breeze. Acheson and his to weather complications and traffic congestion. We received a Master Warning and BATT 1 OVERTEMP Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) warning. We confirmed the battery to be overtemping (70 degrees C at this time) and completed the immediate action items.… I instructed the First Officer to run the Battery Overtemp QRH [Procedure]. As [the First Officer] retrieved that, I informed ATC that we may need assistance and noticed the [battery] temperature continuing to
There’s still plenty of room to spare in Gary Acheson’s new St. Albert, Alberta hangar. He uses it to hangar his Mooney Acclaim and Cessna 182T Skylane. It has a Schweiss Doors 55-foot x 19.5-foot liftstrap/autolatch door. (Courtesy Schweiss Doors) son-in-law chose to install the door and freestanding header themselves, taking their time over a period of a few cold December days. He says the process went smoothly from start to finish. “Another thing that I think is important … there was nobody local that could install the door,” Acheson says. “So, what I ended up doing was reading the instructions. It took time, but on any other questions I had, I called Brent Kzmarzick at Schweiss Doors. The manuals were good and I’m really big on the after-sale support that Schweiss Doors offered. Brent was excellent. The key to the wood construction was using the freestanding header that Schweiss provided. Using that header made the whole system work extremely well. In respect to the freestanding header, it solved a lot of engineering problems.
increase. After the immediate action items and QRH [procedure] were completed, the temperature continued to run away, so we asked for priority handling and had Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) dispatched should the battery ignite or a fire situation start. We were given…priority handling to return to the gate promptly, and ARFF met us at the gate. ATC relayed our situation to the Company and I briefed the Flight Attendant.… We were able to deplane expeditiously rather than evacuate, and
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“The liftstrap door idea is ingenious. The thought process and mechanical aptitude to create the autolatch and strap system was quite ingenious. I’m very happy with the door … good quality.” Acheson did his online homework before choosing Schweiss Doors. “I took a long time looking at all different types of doors,” he says. “I found the Schweiss door to be reasonably priced and there were a lot of good things on the website that helped me in designing the building itself. The ‘How To’ videos helped me understand what to do and how the door system would work on my building overall. That’s important to know how the doors tie into different types of construction. “I chose the bifold door over the hydraulic door because I thought it would have less lateral stress outward on the building. Obviously, snow is also an issue where we can open up the door right away and get the equipment out. I didn’t know it at the time, but actually, I would say Schweiss is the predominant door at our airport. The Villeneuve Airport has been around for a long time, but just had a recent growth cycle with a lot of new hangar construction going on. “It’s hard to say what one thing I like best about my Schweiss door,” Acheson adds. “I like the engineering, the quality of the door. I like the operation, the way it lifts up and down nicely and seals well and it was delivered on time. I don’t underestimate the importance of aftersale support, that I think Schweiss did an excellent job on.” Schweiss Doors is the premier manufacturer of hydraulic and bifold liftstrap doors. Doors are custom made to any size for any type of new or existing building for architects and builders determined to do amazing things with their buildings, including the doors. Schweiss also offers a cable to liftstrap conversion package. For more information, visit www.bifold.com.
ARFF confirmed there was no fire, but the battery temperature was extremely hot. The last temperature we saw on the EICAS was 80 [degrees] C, but a ground person or firefighter…told us after the event that it had reached 100 [degrees C]. The plane was written up after giving Dispatch the information necessary for their report. Note to readers: • Indicates an ASRS report narrative [ ] Indicates clarification made by ASRS.
U.S. SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATES AOPA’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY
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A Senate resolution, S. Res. 203, commemorating the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s 80th anniversary passed the full Senate on May 13. The resolution was led by Sens. Jim Inhofe (ROkla.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.). Since 1939, AOPA has represented the interests of general aviation pilots across the United States and has tirelessly advocated to protect the freedom to fly. Following the resolution’s passage,
Inhofe said, “AOPA, representing the largest aviation community in the world, has been a leader for the entire general aviation community for decades. With the passage of this resolution today, I am proud to pay tribute to AOPA’s 80 years of faithful service to the aviation community. They have a strong legacy of being tireless advocates for pilots and contributing to aviation safety. Furthermore, they have played a vital role in educating
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members of congress on issues important to the general aviation community, including those addressed in my bipartisan legislation, the Pilot’s Bill of Rights and the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2. AOPA has always been a strong voice on Capitol Hill for pilots and I wish them success for the next 80 years.” Duckworth also reiterated praise for AOPA: “For eight decades, AOPA has been a leading advocate in the aviation community, educating the public and members of congress about the many important issues facing our nation’s general aviation pilots. I’m excited to have worked alongside Senator Inhofe to pass this resolution honoring their valuable contributions.” The bipartisan resolution acknowledged AOPA’s legacy, including its role in growing the pilot population, advocating for aviation safety, and protecting and promoting aviation in the United States. AOPA President Mark Baker said, “As the fifth president of AOPA, I am honored that the U.S. Senate is commem-
orating AOPA’s 80th anniversary. Our staff works hard everyday to protect general aviation and ensure its lasting vitality. Recognitions like this make it all worthwhile.” Other cosponsors and key supporters of the resolution include Sens. John Boozman (R-Ark.), Kevin Cramer (RN.D.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.). Since 1939, AOPA has protected the freedom to fly for thousands of pilots, aircraft owners and aviation enthusiasts. AOPA is the world’s largest community of pilots, with representatives based in Frederick, Md., Washington, D.C., and seven regions across the United States. AOPA provides member services that range from advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels to legal services, flight planning products, safety programs and award-winning media. To learn more, visit www.aopa.org.
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only and does not include the flight hours prior to entering California the first time. The flight hours commencing from the out-of-state possession point to the new destination for a business purpose, then on into California, are not part of the test period but are required in order to get into the test period. Obviously, this means that 40 percent of the hours can be a combination of personal or intrastate use. What may be less obvious is exactly how to figure which hours are on the “good side” of the test and which are on the “bad side.”
HOW TO LEGALLY AVOID CALIFORNIA SALES TAX: INTERSTATE COMMERCE TEST
There is an exemption that allows you to bring your aircraft into the State of California, and it can be stored inside California and still support a claim for a tax exemption. It is known as the “commercial interstate flight hours test.” There are three things you must do, and they must be done in the following order: 1. The purchaser must be able to document that he took title to the aircraft outside the State of California. 2. The property must be first functionally used outside the State of California before it enters California the first time after the out-of-state possession occurs. Typically for this form of exemption an interstate flight for a business purpose with passenger on board who is not part of the flight crew is required. 3. It must be flown in interstate commerce for more than half of the flight hours accumulated after the date of first entry into California. Our firm raises the standard to 60 percent. The test period is based on flight hours
Definition of Intrastate vs. Interstate
One needs a basic understanding of the definition of interstate and intrastate to start with. An interstate flight is one which commences in one state (or country) and ends in another. An intrastate flight is one which commences and terminates in the same state. For any questions call me. Its free: 916-691-9192.
ALSIM PARTNERS WITH MÉLANIE ASTLES, F1 PILOT OF THE SKIES
June 2019
Alsim is proud to announce its partnership with the first female Red Bull Air Race winner and French aerobatics champion Mélanie Astles. Mélanie knows her way around those pylons very well. However, together with Melanie, Alsim’s staff believes they can help in her training to win those few extra seconds required to stand out in this highly skilled, competitive sport. Together with Mélanie, Alsim will develop a full-size replica of her aircraft, the Redbull Edge 540, also known as the Formula 1 of the skies. This exclusive simulator will be composed of a singleseat cockpit equipped with central flight stick, rudder and throttles as per the aircraft configuration. All primary flight controls will have an active control loading system providing Melanie with the same “cues” as her flying machine. Instruments and cockpit layout will also be accurately represented. Alsim will also design a specific aerodynamic and performance model in partnership with Mélanie, to offer maximum fidelity and provide her with an extremely efficient, competitive, training device. The visual system will be based
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Mélanie Astles partners with Alsim for a full-size replica of her aircraft in a simulator. (Courtesy Alsim)
on Alsim’s seamless cylindrical screen with a 210-degree by 60-degree field of view to deliver the best immersion required for extremely fast rides. All racetracks will be fully replicated in the visual system with pylons, terrain elevation, buildings and the surrounding areas. The simulator will pro-
vide real and post-time flight data allowing Mélanie’s team to analyze her performance, help improve her skills, and ultimately master the circuit before each race. “We at Alsim wish Mélanie all the best and we’re sure that our joint collaboration will help her stay ahead of the
field at all times,” says Alsim Global Business Development Director, Mike Tonkin. Mélanie is looking forward to a great season, and adds: “My goal for 2019 is to give my best and continue to deliver strong performances, but refine the details even more. Alsim will be a strong partner to improve my skills and work hard all along the season to reach my goals.” Mélanie is from France and is the first woman to compete in the Challenger Class and in the 2017 finale at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. She became the first female race winner in the history of the Red Bull Air Race. The achievement additionally made her the first woman to win a major motorsport event in more than 100 years of racing at the famous American oval. Learn more: https://airrace.redbull .com/en/pilot/melanie-astles. ALSIM has been developing and manufacturing FAA & EASA certified flight simulators since 1994. Today the company has more than 350 certified flight devices installed with 250 clients worldwide. Learn more at www.alsim.com.
SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT REINFORCING LOGISTICS SQUADRON MISSION TO NORMANDY
Signature Flight Support, a network of Fixed Base Operations (FBOs), announced that it is partnering with the D-Day Squadron in its journey to return original C-47 and DC-3 aircraft to the skies they once flew in defense of freedom. More than 130 U.S. FBOs in Signature Flight Support’s North American network are preferred destinations for Squadron aircraft as they travel to Oxford, Connecticut (KOXC) and Goose Bay Airport (CYYR) to begin their historic mission. Signature’s comprehensive handling will continue as the Squadron stops at domestic and international locations as the aircraft travel to Europe for the 75th anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy and return, with services continuing at other Squadron stops into the Fall of 2019. After departure, the aircraft will cross the North Atlantic to arrive in Duxford Airfield in the U.K., where the D-Day Squadron will join with its European counterparts, Daks over Normandy, to participate in multiple events on June 2-5, 2019. The combined
Signature will provide fueling and handling support for the fleet of aircraft of the D-Day Squadron. (Courtesy Signature) fleet of historic aircraft will then cross the English Channel on June 5, fly over Normandy, France, and participate in multiple events at Caen-Carpiquet Airport from June 5-9, 2019. “Signature is honored to provide fueling and handling support for the fleet of aircraft of the D-Day Squadron,” noted Shawn Hall, Chief Commercial
Officer for Signature Flight Support. “The Squadron’s mission to return C47’s to the skies over Normandy commemorates the endearing sacrifices made by the armed forces during WWII, and we are proud to walk in the footsteps of Allied ground crews from 1944.” “What’s driving this whole effort is the desire to honor those very people that
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made such an incredible sacrifice so many years ago,” declared Lyndse Costabile, Corporate and Donor Relations, for the D-Day Squadron. “But that desire needs to be backed by preparation, planning and the core basics such as fuel and ground support, which is why the services Signature is providing are so critical to the success of our mission.” The Squadron reports that Signature Flight Support’s staff have left an impression on their flight crews. “As we crossed the U.S. in our DC-3, our first stop was St. Louis, where Signature provided great service, a top up on fuel, as well as transportation to and from our hotel,” explained Captain Joe Fisher of the DC-3 Flabob Express. “Our next stop was Syracuse NY, where we received the same expert line service, and Signature Flight Support was our sponsor at the 80th anniversary of AOPA, where we found the staff and hospitality to be outstanding. That’s why the crew and passengers of the Flabob Express would like to send our gratitude for the great support we received from Signature Fixed Base Operations.” Continued on Page 46
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With a date move to Aug. 16-18, the Arlington (Washington) Fly-In has planned exciting activities and a new more guest-friendly layout. The popular daily airshows and the Saturday night balloon glow with several special shape balloons are always fan favorites. Further, organizers are planning a return of the drone light show on Saturday night. “We're still the same family friendly event, with education programs and special aviation themed events you have known and loved since 1969,” say organizers. August is the perfect month to visit the Pacific North West, say Fly-In organizers. Visitors can incorporate a variety of outdoor activities with their fly-in visit. River Floats, ferry rides to the islands, or taking in some of the best little airports around are just some fun ways to enjoy the area with friends, family or solo. A highlight of this year’s show will include a hands-on drone demonstration area and a drone-racing event. New this year is the remote control (RC) Giant Jets and Scale Props aerial demonstration.
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About the D-Day Squadron
The D-Day Squadron is the part of the Tunison Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. In June 2019, the D-Day Squadron will lead an American fleet of historic, restored C-47 World War II military aircraft in Daks Over Normandy, a flyover of more than 30 international aircraft to drop more than 200 paratroopers over the original 1944 drop zones in Normandy commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The event will honor the citizen soldiers of the War, whose bravery led the Allies to the liberation of France, and then to an end of the devastating War in Europe. The Squadron’s education program takes the compelling story of the citizen soldier to audiences at airshows and events off the flight line to honor these brave
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This is the Northwest’s largest display of flying demonstrations showcasing RC turbine jets and giant scale prop aircrafts. Sunday is “funday” for pilots with flying activities sponsored by Flights Above (FATPNW, flightsabove.org). Spot landing, flour bombing and beauty landing contests are all planned. Camping is available onsite and guests can reserve a space online at www.arlingtonflyin.org Why not spend three days in one of the most friendly pilot communities, with activities for all areas of interest? For more information, to volunteer or if you have an idea please contact Arlington Fly-In organizers by email at info@arlingtonflyin.org. For tickets, a complete schedule of events and more information, visit Arlington Fly-In website at www.arlingtonflyin.org.
Americans and ensure their memory and significance is appreciated for generations to come. The group’s efforts are funded through the generous taxdeductible contribution of their supporters. Learn more at DDaySquadron.org.
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Signature Flight Support, including Signature TECHNICAirTM and EPIC Fuels, provides premium, full service flight and home base support including refueling, ground handling and MRO services through the world’s largest fixed base operation (FBO) network for B&GA users with around 200 locations covering key destinations in North America, Europe, South America, Caribbean, Africa and Asia. EPIC Fuels is a provider of aviation fuels, supplies and services.
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FIRST HONDAJET ELITE WITH GOGO AVANCE L3 WI-FI INSTALLED BY BANYAN
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A Gogo AVANCE L3 Wi-Fi system has been installed in a HondaJet Elite; the first install of its kind in the country. (Courtesy Hondajet) Banyan Air Service has announced the completion of an installation of a Gogo AVANCE L3 Wi-Fi system in a HondaJet Elite; the first install of its kind in the country. This project was strictly a standalone avionics install and was quoted with respect to man-hours at 15 business days. This install provided in-flight connectivity domestically for a startup charter business whose dream is to move into a fleet of HondaJets (10+). “We completed the install a day earlier than anticipated and the customer was thrilled with the results, seeing the aircraft return to service completed, washed, waxed and fueled on the front line” said Danny Santiago, Banyan’s Avionics Manager. The week after delivering the above HondaJet Elite, Banyan accepted another HondaJet Elite to perform a hybrid installation. Banyan committed to a 14-15 day projection for the hybrid installation due to other inputs; however the team worked six days a week, for 10-plus hours a day, and completed it in 11 days. The hybrid installation allows the customer to upload real time data and engine trend information via the Gogo AVANCE platform. During the next few weeks, the customer and vendors will be continuing the research and development on the systems and its information provided. “If the system extracts and transmits the data as required by the equipment manufacturer, engine manufacturer and aircraft manufacturer, this could streamline the way the engine warranty programs work in order to maintain warranty coverage,” says Santiago. Banyan has completed more than 20 Gogo installations to include air-toground (ATG) systems and AVANCE L3 and L5 platforms. Gogo AVANCE L3 offers a small form factor, and is a fully integrated in-flight connectivity system
ideal for light to mid-size aircraft. Gogo AVANCE L5 boosts the performance to three times faster for a more robust 4G experience. Banyan’s avionics department specializes in avionics installations, repairs, and modifications; including, FANS, ADSB, High Speed Data solutions, InFlight Entertainment upgrades, Glass Cockpits, LPV/WAAS upgrades, Flight Management Systems, Satellite TV, Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning Systems, Multifunction Displays, Satellite Communications, Iridium, and Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems. Banyan is certified FAA WD4R618M and an EASA repair station, with additional repair station designations for Argentina, Aruba, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Chile, Mexico and Venezuela. Banyan’s avionics department is offering cost effective quotes, solutions and alternate approved routes for approvals in foreign countries to ensure ADSB mandate deadlines are reached. In addition to avionics services, Banyan at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is well known as being an aviation complex providing comprehensive aviation services. The MRO department provides services for turbine airframe and engine maintenance including HondaJet, Challenger, Hawker, Falcon and Citation airframes. Banyan’s aircraft sales department specializes in aircraft selection, valuation, and negotiation of turbine aircraft and is the Southeast sales and service center for HondaJet. Banyan’s parts department can locate hard to find parts at competitive prices. Banyan Pilot Shop is the world’s largest pilot shop and Jet Runway Café is a breakfast and lunch dining experience. For more information, visit banyanair.com.
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Oil coolers and more. Buy, sell, repair, overhaul or exchange. Pacific Oil Cooler Service, La Verne, CA, (800) 866-7335, www.oilcoolers.com. 4/17
FUEL Fuel Cells. Repair, overhaul or new. New tanks with 10-year warranty. Hartwig Aircraft Fuel Cell Repair, www. hartwigfuelcell.com. 2/09
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SIMULATORS Unique, integrated ground, simulator and flight training to fit any pilot level. Open daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ACTIVE PILOT Flight Training Center, Van Nuys Airport, CA, (818) 528-6777, activepilot. com. 8/18
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Corona Air Ventures. Low fuel prices, amenities, tie-downs & hangars. Corona Municipal Airport, (951) 737-1300, www. CoronaAirVentures.com. 8/14 Full range of services for business jet clients. Management, maintenance, hangars and support. Threshold Aviation Group, Chino, CA, (909) 606-6319. 8/18 We keep you flying at 100+ U.S. airports. Signature Flight Support, signatureflight. com. 10/18
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PROPELLERS Complete Propeller & Governor Service. Tiffin Aire, Tiffin, OH, (800) 5537767, (419) 447-4263. 2/08
AIRCRAFT PARTS Aircraft Parts for General Aviation. Special orders welcome. Aerozona Parts, Phoenix, AZ, (623) 581-6190.1/16
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Planes Of Fame’s P-51A “Miss Virginia” N4235Y wearing temporary Royal Canadian Air Force markings depicting Hollis “Holly” Hills’airplane, which is being used in the filming of a documentary about Hills receiving the first confirmed enemy kill by a Mustang during World War II.
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Douglas C-53 “D-Day Doll” releases the Round Canopy Parachute Team USA jumpers for the D-Day Invasion re-enactment!
A Photo Finish By Anthony Taylor
The 2019 Planes Of Fame Airshow hosted an impressive display of vintage aircraft, ranging from World War I to current day. This year’s theme celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the DDay Invasion over Normandy, with reenactments in the air and on the ground. More than 50 historic aircraft took part in this year’s event, which included Golden Age, Army, Navy, Korean and Reno Air Race flight demonstrations, all featuring multi-ship fly-bys, dogfighting and aerobatics. As always, Planes Of Fame puts tireless effort into their flying museum, thanks to all the pilots, crews and volunteers who work so hard to “keep ‘em flying” and preserving these symbols of our aviation history. Please visit https://planesoffame.org/ to see their schedule of monthly events and daily schedule of museum hours open to the public.
The above photo includes 10 P-51 Mustangs, 3 P-40 Warhawks, 4 P-47 Thunderbolts and a Hawker Sea Fury. Below Left: Missing Man formation flight in honor of the passing of David Vopat, veteran warbird pilot who was lost in the crash of the Planes Of Fame’s Northrup N9M Flying Wing in April of this year. Below Right: North American B-25J “Photo Fanny” has played a role in several movies, which include Forever Young, Pearl Harbor and the recently released Hulu mini-series Catch-22, pictured here looking battle worn for the filming of the series!. (All photos taken by Anthony Taylor at https://www.warbirdfotos .com/2019-Planes-Of-Fame-Airshow/)
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