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Celebrating Twenty-Nine Years of In Flight USA

COVER STORY

EDDIE ANDREINI’S NEWLY RESTORED P-51 TAKES FLIGHT After Three Years and a Major Overhaul, the P-51D Primo Branco is Ready to Fly By Sagar Pathak

or more than 40 years, Eddie Andreini has been dazzling airshow crowds across the country. With the recent military participation in airshows being cut back due to sequestration, a small group of pilots are doing what they can to remind our nation that airshows are still alive and going strong. Even if teams like the USN Blue Angels or the USAF Thunderbirds are not flying, folks like Eddie Andreini are taking to the skies and putting on shows. Larger events may get canceled due to a lack of military participation, but there are dozens and dozens of smaller, more intimate shows still entertaining out there. One such show was the Pacific Coast Dream

Machines fly-in last month at Half Moon Bay, Calif., also home to Eddie Andreini Airshows. Here I was treated to a good oldfashioned day at the airport. There were dozens of warbirds on display, ranging from P-51s to a flying DC-4. Kids of all ages were able to fly in a vintage aircraft and look skyward as planes of all types did fly-bys. The highlight of these fly-bys were Eddie’s beautifully restored WWII P-51D Mustang Primo Branco and Yak9U. A Half Moon Bay native, Eddie first got his aviation license in high school. But straight and level flight wasn’t where he had his sights – it was aerobatics. Soon after, Eddie and a friend bought a crop Continued on Page 10

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FEATURES & SPECIAL SECTIONS

COLUMNS

Editorial: Angry Skies By Ed Downs ................................................................6

Contrails: Busting Sod by Steve Weaver ..............17 Aviation Ancestry: Swept-Wing Wonder by Scott Schwartz ............26 What’s Up?!: Love Story Number 2 by Larry Shapiro..............28 Flying WIth Faber: A Passage to Istanbul by Stuart J. Faber ............29 From Skies to Stars: Saturn (The Planet...) by Ed Downs ..................42 The Pylon Place: Great Planes of Fame Show by Marilyn Dash ..............45 Safe Landings: Data Link Issues .............................. 48

NEWS FAA Asked to Remove Outdated Questions ..............................8 NTSB: Kudos To EAA Homebuilt Safety ......................................8 Senate Passes CAP Gold Medal Bill ..........................................11 FAA’s Chief Call for More GA Safety Action..............................12

Bright Star For San Carlos Airport By Herb Foreman ........................................................33

GAMA Numbers Show GA Billings Increase ............................13

The Unsung Heroes of Space Travel ..........................37

Beechcraft Reports Strong First Quarter ..................................14

EAA AirVenture 2013 Preview: Aviation Innovators To Attend ................................................38 New Starting Point For Cup Race ..........................................38 Harrier Returning to Show ....................................................39 WomenVenture Ready to Soar ..............................................39 Disney Planes To Make First Appearance..............................40 Jetman and Little Toot Will Fly-In, Too....................................41

Cessna Turbo Skylane JT-A Take Production Flight ................16 Small Aircraft Revitalization Act Introduced ............................20 New Tankers Find Home At McConnell AFB..............................24 Game-Changing GA Tax Bill Inked In Indiana ..........................27 Cirrus Sees Strong Market With Latest Aircraft ........................31 Wrap Up: AERO Friedrichshafen, GA Highlighted....................36

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Naval Aviation Milestone: X-47B Catapult Launch ..........46

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Editorial

June 2013

By Ed Downs

ANGRY SKIES The Life-Saving Heroism of Oklahoma’s “Storm Chasers.”

oore, Oklahoma has become a symbol of both tragedy and courage. In Flight USA sends our heartfelt sympathies to the families who have lost loved ones and to those for whom rebuilding is an almost unbearable challenge. Our prayers are with all who have lost so much to the terror of tornadoes in the weeks preceding this June issue. Like many, this writer was glued to the television as the story of Moore, Okla. unfolded. Just one day before, Shawnee, Okla. was hit, with the loss of two lives and millions in property damage. An entire mobile home park was leveled. Shortly after the monster tornado hit Moore, a well know television news anchor for a popular national cable news network initiated a telephone interview with a well-known, Oklahoma-based, meteorologist and storm chaser. This Manhattan dwelling anchor somewhat flippantly asked, “So, how do you guys get these great tornado shots from your cars and helicopters. Do you just drive and fly around with a camera sticking out the window hoping for something to happen?” Fortunately, the storm chaser in question is a real pro. Although on the job for almost 48 hours straight, he politely told the anchor exactly what role ground and airborne chasers actually perform. This man had just saved hundreds of lives, yet our New York-based anchor (for whom Central Park represents rural America) continued to address a true hero as if he were little more than a thrill seeker. But wait, I am getting ahead of a personal narrative I would like to share about these terrible events of May 19 and 20. Let me get back to the heroic services offered by local television and weather departments a bit later in this editorial comment. Anyone who has studied for the Private or Commercial written exams may recall a question regarding the motion of jet streams. Basically, one is expected to know that the jet streams flowing around the U.S. tend to remain more north in the summer months and drop south in the winter months. There, you just got a test answer correct. Most aviators already get the hang of this fact, as it is the southward migration of the jet streams that drags winter down from the Polar Regions. But the exams say nothing about the transition between winter and summer, when warm, very moist and unstable air, from the Gulf regions move in to force the jet streams, and winter, back where they belong. The sagging

winter jet stream fights hard to stay put, forced by the Rocky Mountains into a tight trough that sinks deep into Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. These two powerful air masses collide and duke it out in an area widely known as, “Tornado Alley.” Bound by the rules of physics, Polar and Gulf air masses wage a terrible atmospheric war. Like all wars, there is often tragic collateral damage, this time taking up the name of Moore, Okla. Most readers can see by In Flight USA’s masthead that the home office (Galactic World Headquarter, or GWH) is in San Mateo, Calif., in the beautiful “Bay Area.” No tornadoes in this region, just the potential of an earthquake that could cause GWH to end up on the eastern seaboard of a new island when California breaks in half. Nothing serious! But this writer works from his ranch near Stillwater, (home of Oklahoma State University) Okla., about two hours north of Moore, Okla.. This event got personal for this writer on Sunday, May 19, while teaching a class at a major convention center located at Mid Continent Airport in Wichita, Kans., 2.5 hours north of my home. The massive storm system extended from deep within Texas all the way into Nebraska, with Wichita about dead center. Sunday afternoon, while introducing the subject of Convective SIGMETS, my cell phone sounded an alarm signal, followed by alarms from every cell phone in the room. A text message said, “Dangerous tornado approaching, take immediate cover.” Our classroom was an integral part of the hotel’s safe room structure, so staff and guests quickly took cover and the class continued, mindful that heavy tables were close by to dive under, just in case. No, that tornado did not hit the hotel, but came close; knocking down trees and unsupported light structures. A quick phone call home disclosed that my wife was in our concrete, steel reinforced storm shelter with a pack of frightened dogs. The southward drive home into the heart of the storm that evening was frightening. Even with local radio stations broadcasting continuous live information, being forwarded directly from ground and airborne storm chasers, intense rain had the ability to hide tornadoes that might be crossing the main highway. One such tornado, being closely tailed by a helicopter, did force this writer and many others to leave the highway and seek shelter. Continued on Page 7

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Editorial: Angry Skies Continued from Page 6 Monday, May 20, started badly and got worse. By early afternoon, my wife was once again in the shelter with our frightened dogs and I was in the final process of securing the barns and paddocks. A sudden, severe, thunderstorm (straight line winds of 80 mph) struck with no warning, sending torrents of rain and lightning hitting all around the property. The 100-foot dash to the shelter was not possible, and all one could do was crouch down low with the animals, crammed into a reinforced dog kennel for some degree of extra protection. Twenty minutes passed before the shelter could be reached, noting that the wind had blown open the back door of my home with some flooding resulting, but all critters, both human and otherwise, were safe. Our emergency radio was constantly tuned to local news, with airborne surveillance telling us what was happening in our area, and beginning to talk about a catastrophic funnel forming just to the southwest of Oklahoma City, headed towards the suburb of Moore. It was not lost on the local population that this was the same, identical path taken by the May 3, 1999 monster tornado that destroyed Moore, almost exactly 14 years ago. The “chasers” let us know when it was safe to exit the shelter, and we immediately went to the television, where local Tulsa news was broadcasting non-stop radar images of tornado activity. Each local station has a dedicated helicopter that is specifically equipped for tornado hunting. Cameras and radar links provide viewers with up-to-the-minute information as to storm location, severity and tornado formation. The pilots fly dangerously close to individual cells in an effort to obtain visual confirmation of a tornado and/or severe storm. Local station meteorologists (not just “the weather person”) map exact storm movement and inform communities, down to the minute, as to when a storm or tornado will hit. The Moore tornado’s radar image was spotted nearly an half hour before it was seen by the naked eye, forming the funnel and reaching the ground, with television stations showing a strong radar “hook echo.” Ground based storm chasers were already in the area, and helicopters joined the search. Visible rotation was first spotted from the air. At least two helicopters trailed the monster as it formed, transmitting critical information to the National Storm Center in Norman, Okla., only a few miles away. Keep in mind, these ground and aerial chasers are not government funded, but completely supported by local television stations. Ground chasers first call the “on the

ground” warning, driving dangerously close to the tornado, so as to get accurate technical data to transmit to local meteorologists for analysis. At this point, very sophisticated tracking radar and aerial resources work together to keep the ground chasers from driving into the storm. Moore had a remarkable 16minute warning prior to the tornado hitting the main part of the city, a fact that saved countless lives. This writer watched the entire event unfold in real time. Please keep in mind that significant resources were still being dedicated to my area, and others, with non-stop ground and aerial reports. The lifesaving work done by local television and radio stations, combined with their teams of ground and areal “storm chasers” (many of whom are volunteers) goes unnoticed by most of America. “Big city” folks tend to think these are simply more tax dollars being spent by an all-encompassing government, once again taking care of the needs of its people. The before mentioned news anchor that simply viewed “storm chasers” as reality show fodder or crazy adventurers had no clue as to the depth of services being provided by private industry and individual citizens. Quite frankly, this writer has little tolerance for “reality show” chasing or “tornado chasing tours.” That’s right; one can actually sign up for a tour van ride that chases tornadoes. This is like taking a tour vehicle to airshows around the country, hoping to see a crash or two. Such wanton capitalization on pain and suffering is deplorable. Recreational chasing simply gets in the way of those who risk their lives, both on the ground and in the air, to gather valuable scientific information and save the lives of others. Finally, let’s get to the elephant in the room. Why in the world would anyone want to live in “Tornado Alley?” Well, most of us wish it was not Tornado Alley, but it just so happens that this is where home is. The adversity has created a culture of self-reliance, independence and willingness to help one another that simply does not exist in other parts of the country. The residents of Tornado Alley are a special breed. They are family and community oriented, possess strong faith, and when the chips are down, they turn to God and each other. That is why they continue to rebuild in the same communities in which they have, twice now, had to rebuild their homes. Their communities, reduced to splinters, are still home. The states located in Tornado Alley are home. This writer would give up the tornadoes in a flash, but would sure miss the people that provide so much inspiration.

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Celebrating Twenty-Nine Years of In Flight USA

WINNING By Craig L. Fuller President and CEO AOPA

few weeks ago, in a moment of exceptional cross-party accord, both the House and Senate passed legislation giving the FAA more freedom in how to handle spending, and more important, the spending cuts required under sequestration. The unanimous vote in the Senate and the overwhelming majority in the House sent a clear message that the FAA should be allowed to put safety of flight first. And the FAA did…sort of. The immediate action the FAA took with its newfound freedom was to stop planned furloughs, keeping air traffic controllers, safety inspectors, and thousands of others on the job. And that’s great news for pilots, aircraft operators,

FAA ASKED

Questions about loran, microwave landing systems, and direction finding would be more fitting for Barry Schiff’s popular “Test Pilot” trivia column in AOPA Pilot than on FAA knowledge exams. But students and pilots taking FAA knowledge exams are expected to know about and are tested on these outdated systems. Loran was turned off in 2010, few microwave landing systems ever became operational, and direction-finding services are available only on a limit-

REPRIEVE should prevent the slated closure of 149 contract towers by fully funding the contract tower program.” And yet, other than to say that they were reviewing the provisions of the funding legislation, both the FAA and the Department of Transportation kept mum about the future of the towers. Municipalities affected by the planned tower closures filed a federal lawsuit against the FAA in the Ninth Circuit. AOPA provided an amicus brief focusing on the flawed process for determining which towers to close. Then on May 10, the FAA announced that it would keep the towers open after all. It’s a good decision and one that the entire aviation community worked diligently to bring about. Of course, the action keeping the towers open is really just a reprieve in the

businesses, and the flying public. These FAA professionals are a key reason why the United States has the safest, most efficient air transport system in the world. It’s what the FAA didn’t do that had many people scratching their heads. The FAA did not immediately announce that it would rethink its plans to close 149 contract towers at general aviation airports nationwide. Numerous members of Congress made it clear that the reason they granted the FAA flexibility was to keep FAA employees on the job and to keep towers open. Forty-one senators sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta stating that, “By providing up to $253 million in funding authority — far above the amount required to prevent furloughs — congressional intent is clear: the FAA

By Alyssa J. Miller (AOPA)

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ongoing battle over what and how to cut spending in the face of sequestration. This autumn, the cuts will begin anew unless action is taken to bring sequestration to an end. We can only hope that this reprieve will give the FAA and others the time to make a careful and thoughtful evaluation of the potential consequences of spending cuts. Our national air transportation system is too important to be a pawn in a game of political chess. There’s no room for brinksmanship when we’re dealing with a system that daily affects millions of lives and produces billions in annual economic impact. Count on AOPA to continue the fight for the freedom to fly and the safety of our aviation system.

REMOVE OUTDATED KNOWLEDGE TEST QUESTIONS ed basis and only in Alaska. That’s why AOPA Manager of Regulatory Affairs David Oord and Jason Blair, former executive director of the National Association of Flight Instructors–both of whom serve as cochairs on the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Group’s Airman Testing Standards and Training Working Group–have requested that the FAA remove knowledge test questions about obsolete terms and technologies. The questions were provided from members of the working group.

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Other subjects that they asked be removed are the inertial navigation system, transcribed weather broadcasts, onairport flight service stations, composite moisture stability charts, incorrect terms in winds aloft forecasts, and instrument approach plates with outdated and obsolete components. “The working group further recommends that once these terms and associated questions are no longer issued on the FAA Knowledge Exams, the FAA issue a formal notice so training providers can remove the terms/technologies from the

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training process,” they wrote. This move is part of the working group’s effort to fundamentally change flight training and testing to integrate aeronautical knowledge and risk management topics with specific skills. The draft airman certification standards for the private pilot certificate and instrument rating are currently out for review and comment. AOPA believes the FAA’s piecemeal adoption of changes to testing and training has hampered efforts to keep flight training relevant to operations in the modern environment.

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EAA ‘Exceeds Recommended Action’ in its Efforts

NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman addresses aviators at her Meet the Chairman forum at AirVenture Oshkosh 2012.

National Transportation Safety Board chairman Deborah Hersman on April 25 specifically recognized EAA for its efforts to improve aviation safety and exceeding recommendations in regards to amateur-built aircraft safety. Writing in her official blog, NTSB Safety Compass, Hersman noted that the NTSB had recommended in May 2012 that EAA create and publish information regarding those people who held a Letter of Deviation Authority (LODA) that allowed flight and transition instruction in experimental category aircraft. Hersman wrote that EAA not only researched and published the list, but

took further steps to improve the availability of instruction and flight-test talent for aircraft builders. “In short, EAA did more than create the list (what we recommended). It made extensive efforts to inform the E-AB pilot community of the list and to extend the training to a builder/owner’s own new aircraft,” Hersman wrote. “Great job, EAA, exceeding expectations and taking specific steps to improve safety.” EAA is continuing and expanding its work to improve amateur-built safety through a variety of other activities and programs. That includes the organization’s participation in the FAA Loss of

Control Working Group, providing leadership to the Type Club Coalition, and efforts in aircraft certification and flight training. “Safety is always the top priority,” said Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety. “We are very appreciative of NTSB Chairman Hersman’s public recognition of EAA’s efforts. We will continue to work toward improving safety while pursuing our mission of growing participation in aviation, especially for those who want to participate by building and flying their own aircraft.”

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then owners encountered financial difficulties and the bank repossessed the Mustang. Eddie got wind of this and made a bid on the storied aircraft. But his bid fell short and he came in second. Luckily for him, several months later, the winning bidder failed to exercise his bid and Eddie was asked if he still wanted the Mustang. Eddie took on the project, and after three years and a major overhaul, he finished the full restoration. Once restored, all that was left was to name the P-51D. Eddie kicked around several ideas but eventually settled on Primo Branco which is Italian for “Prime Mustang” or “Number One Mustang.” Eddie would have painted the Mustang in it’s original WWII squadron marking to pay homage to it’s past, but since this particular P-51 was never assigned to any squadron, he decided to make it unique to his taste. The most unique feature on this P-51 Mustang is the custom, one-of-a-kind smoke system that Eddie had created by Nino Amarena and Rob Schneider, which took more than two years to create. Unlike most smoke systems on airplanes, Eddie’s is a much thicker and fully-controllable, self-contained system. What looks like bombs under the wings are actually a 10-inch by 54-inch, 98-pound, self-contained unit that has two gallons of turbine jet fuel to power a mini-compressor that converts ecologically-friendly smoke oil into thick, long-lasting smoke. Controlled by a small switch mounted in the cockpit, Eddie can turn it on and off as well as change the density of the smoke from 100 percent to 80 percent. Continued on Page 12

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SENATE PASSES CAP CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL BILL A bill to honor Civil Air Patrol’s World War II veterans with a Congressional Gold Medal passed the U.S. Senate on May 21 under unanimous consent after gaining the necessary cosponsors needed for consideration. The bill, S. 309, recognizes the contributions of CAP’s pilots and other members who served during the war. Predating the U.S. Air Force, CAP’s services included flying combat and humanitarian missions under hazardous conditions. Maj. Gen. Chuck Carr, CAP’s national commander, credited members’ and other supporters’ hard work and expressed his thanks not only to leaders throughout the organization but also to the 82 senators – 15 more than the minimum needed – who have signed on as cosponsors for S. 309. Carr, reports to the CAP Board of Governors, which consists of 11 members representing the organization, the U.S. Air Force and private industry. “As the long-standing commander of CAP’s Congressional Squadron in Washington, D.C., I have long recognized the contributions of CAP to our nation, particularly in its time of greatest peril during World War II. That is why I

sponsored the Congressional Gold Medal bill in the Senate,” said U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa. “I want to publically thank my colleagues in the Senate who joined me as supporters of this legislation as co-sponsors of S. 309.” An identical bill, H.R. 755, is under consideration in the U.S. House, where it now has 159 co-sponsors. The measure needs a total of 290 to be acted on in the House Financial Services Committee, where it has been assigned. CAP hopes to gain the additional co-sponsors over the next several months. “I am pleased to see the progress in the Senate in support of the Congressional Gold Medal for CAP’s World War II members, and I look forward to completion of the process in the House with unanimous approval of H.R. 755,” said U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, RTexas, chairman of the Homeland Security Committee. “With only a handful of those who served still alive, the time is now to honor these American war heroes, 64 of whom gave the ultimate sacrifice with their lives to help America prevail in the war effort.” “All of CAP’s more than 61,000 members can take pride in the national spotlight that will shine on the organiza-

tion when the Congressional Gold Medal is awarded,” said Carr. “This prestigious honor not only recognizes patriotic civilians who risked their lives through heroic contributions to protecting the home front during World War II, but also CAP’s unpaid professionals’ exceptional selfless service to their communities that continues each and every day. “The House bill needs additional co-

sponsors. Veterans and others with an interest in H.R. 755 are encouraged to contact their House representatives to obtain support. You are encouraged to contact CAP to determine if your veteran family members qualify for this recognition.” Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com or www.capvolunteernow.com for more information. P.O. Box 5402 • San Mateo, CA 94402 (650) 358-9908 • Fax (650) 358-9254

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As the busy summer flying season approaches, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta on May 14 met with leaders from the general aviation community to agree on actions to enhance safety and reduce accidents. The general aviation fatal accident rate has remained flat over the past five years and 149 fatal accidents already have occurred so far this fiscal year, killing 262 people. “We cannot become complacent about safety,” Huerta said. “Together, we must improve the safety culture to drive the GA fatal accident rate lower.” In the short term, the group agreed to raise awareness on the importance of basic airmanship and to promote a positive safety culture. The following organizations attended the meeting and are partnering with the FAA to reach out to the many diverse facets of the general aviation community: Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), Helicopter Association International (HAI), International Council of Air Shows (ICAS), National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA), National Air Transportation Association (NATA), National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the U.S. Parachute Association (USPA). For the long term, Administrator Huerta called on the aviation community to install life-saving equipment (angle of attack indicators, inflatable restraints, two-axis autopilots) in older airplanes, to

Eddie Andreini Continued from Page 10 This combination gives Eddie 18 to 20 minutes of smoke for his airshow act and becomes the only P-51 in the world with a smoke generator system. Able to fit on any number of aircraft, Eddie plans on making these available for sale. Flying the only P-51 Mustang with a working smoke generator system makes Eddie Andreini a strong airshow act. With more than 40 years of airshow experience under his belt, a hangar full of one-of-a-kind airplanes, and a stellar personality, Eddie will be a headline in several airshows throughout the year. For more information visit www.eddieandreiniairshows.com.

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GAMA ISSUES FIRST QUARTER 2013 AIRPLANE SHIPMENTS AND BILLINGS The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released the industry’s airplane shipment and billings figures for the first quarter. In the first three months of 2013, total worldwide general aviation (GA) airplane shipments increased 9.6 percent, from 418 units in 2012 to 458 units this year. Billings for GA airplanes totaled $4.6 billion in the first three months, up 32 percent from the same period last year. Turboprop shipments, which were up in 2012 due to strong agricultural sales, are now showing strength across the entire sector. The single-engine turboprop airplanes had a positive trajectory, up 14.6 percent to 102 units this year. In addition, the multi-engine turboprop airplanes were strong with 34 shipments compared to last year's 19 airplanes. Business jet shipments totaled 129 units, a 4.0 percent increase. The piston engine airplane segment was also positive, up 3.8 percent to 193 unit deliveries. “We are very pleased to see a shift to the positive for GA airplanes, which extends across all airplane segments, for the first quarter of 2013,” said GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce. “However, the performance was mixed within the segments, which demonstrates

the need for industry’s continued engagement with elected officials and regulators throughout the world as we seek to strengthen the GA sector. In recent weeks, for example, GAMA board members wrapped up more than 110 meetings in Washington, DC with senators and representatives on both sides of the aisle to discuss certification, user fees, small aircraft revitalization, aviation security, and tax policy. We look forward to continuing to work with regulators, leaders in Congress and officials in governments around the globe to speed the recovery and revitalization of general aviation.”

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(Photos courtesy of Cessna Aircraft) expensive, and even unavailable in many parts of the world. With the advent of a single engine craft designed to run on the much more common Jet-A fuel, operators can now access many more parts of the world without worrying about the unpredictable availability and price of increasingly scarce avgas. The Safran-made SMA engine in the Turbo Skylane JT-A is engineered specifically for aviation. It uses only 11 gallons per hour of the typically lower-cost Jet-A fuel at the estimated maximum cruise speed of 156 knots. The 227 horsepower engine will offer customers increased range or payload capacity without sacrificing performance. Flight at the maximum cruise speed demonstrates greater fuel efficiency, and it is expected to burn approximately 30 percent to 40 percent less fuel than comparable avgas engines. The Turbo Skylane JT-A has a seating capacity for four and an estimated range at max cruise speed of 1,025 nautical miles (1,893 kilometers). The certified ceiling will be 20,000 feet (6,096 meters). The Garmin G1000 avionics suite is pilot-friendly and highly functional, bringing great levels of situational awareness to the cockpit. The engine diagnostics are shown on the primary and multi-function flight displays. Fuel capacity is 87 useful gallons (329 liters), with an estimated useful load of 1,018 pounds (462 kilograms). For more information on the Turbo Skylane JT-A, visit Cessna.com.

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by Steve Weaver

BUSTING SOD

rom my present perch of experience and years I sometimes think about the early days of my flying career and I have to say I often give myself goose bumps with the recollecting. Casting my thoughts back and reliving some of the dumb things I routinely did with airplanes in those halcyon days, I wonder how I could have gotten away with it. I shouldn’t have, you know. One of the things that gives me shivers is recalling the airports that we were flying from during this period. I wonder what in the world I was thinking when I flew the airplanes that I did from the short grass strip that was our runway at Lewis field where we ran the flying school. The strip was 1,600-feet long, with the ends stoutly defined by fence posts and barbed wire, so there were never negotiations available about the boundaries when summer pushed the density altitude up. In the beginning of our flying there, the field suited the Cubs and Champs that we were using just fine, because those airplanes were, after all, what the airport had been built for in the 1940s. But as time went by and the operation grew, more modern aircraft started calling the field home and it became less and less an appropriate airport. A Cherokee Six was added to our fleet and a Comanche 250 was purchased by one of my students and I was soon routinely flying them both from the postage stamp we called our home airport. Standard procedures for the Six and the Comanche called for a powered approach with full flaps at a speed that was slightly on the back side of the power curve. Once the fence was cleared the power was cut, the aircraft was flared smartly and the flaps were simultaneously milked up to minimize float. I can’t remember if I ever learned to do this while chewing gum, but I wouldn’t want to try doing it now even without the gum. Winter brought a whole new set of problems associated with operating airplanes from an unpaved strip. While our West Virginia winters are usually not severe in terms of snowfall, they are gray and wet, and in winter our runway turned soggy. Takeoffs became algebraic computations in figuring angles and paths between mud holes where the airplane would become bogged down. On several occasions I manned the controls while an erstwhile student pushed on a strut and I blasted the throttle to extract us from the clutches of the mud and get the airplane to a high spot from where we could start

Lewis Field in 1969 the takeoff run. During one takeoff in the Comanche, I hit a soft spot just where it was too late to stop. With the fence looming in my windshield I had no choice but to haul on the yoke and try to leap the fence. The airplane staggered into the air, the gear missing the fence by inches, then settled to earth in the adjoining cornfield where it trundled along lightly on one wheel amid the harvested corn stubble for 20 yards or so, then became airborne again, bless its stout heart. One February did bring a significant snowfall that did not soon go away. The field remained covered with the white pack to a depth that even the Cub could not navigate, so we were grounded, and unfortunately a sod field cannot be plowed without destroying the turf. Day after day I had to turn down student’s request to fly while the snow remained stubbornly in place. Finally, with the threat of starvation looming, I ordered a set of used skis that I found advertised in Trade-A-Plane. I picked up the skis at the bus station where they had been shipped and spent

Steve and the Citabria

(Steve Weaver) several hours figuring out how they mounted to the airplane. Although I had seen pictures of airplanes mounted on skis, I had never actually seen one in person. After much head scratching it seemed to me that I had them mounted correctly at last, and I walked the airplane out of the hangar into the deep snow. I fired the Continental up, the first airplane noise the airport had seen in days, and let it warm. Then I blasted free of the snow in a smoky swirl of white. What fun. We kept the skis on for the month or so it took for the snow to leave during this exceptional winter and they did help me to keep myself fed. I flew students on the skis and a couple of them even made their solo flights from skis instead of wheels. I found that just about any open field with clear approaches and 300 or so feet of ground could be an airport for the Cub on skis, and I spent the month dropping in on friends living in places where it would never occur to anyone that you could land an airplane. I had a large number of students in Grafton, a town 20 or so miles to the

(Courtesy of Steve Weaver)

north of Lewis Field and I had started taking the airplane to the grass field there on a Saturday twice a month or so, to fly all the students from that area. During the period the Cub was on skis I flew up to the town one Friday night in order to start bright and early on Saturday morning, since I had several students scheduled. That night I stayed at the farm house with my friend who owned the airport and the temperature fell to near zero. The next morning, after a half-mile trudge through the snow to the airplane, it refused to start and even more discouragingly, it refused to fire even once. After propping the engine until my arms were ready to fall off, I decided the plugs were frosted and that I needed to remove them and heat them up. Back to the farmhouse for tools I went, logging another half mile slog through the snow, then back again to the airplane where I removed the plugs. One more time I made the ever longer half mile to the farmhouse where I baked the plugs in the oven for a half hour. After dragging me and the now toasty spark plugs back to the airplane and installing them, the airplane started on the first pull. I was exhausted before flying with my first student. Another flight in the ski-equipped Cub that stands out in my memory was a trip to bring fracturing explosives from Ohio for a local gas drilling company that had used me several times for transport. Bad roads had made it difficult to send a truck for the devices, so I took the Cub and flew to Ohio to pick them up. I returned to Buckhannon slightly after sunset, fat with 150 pounds of high explosives tied down in the front seat, ghosting over the Volkswagen that my very worried girlfriend used to light the end of the runway for my slightly illegal landing in the no electric Cub. Summer flying from unimproved strips had its problems too. One warm night I was returning late from a trip in the Citabria, which boasted an electric system and (gasp) a landing light. For some reason there was an abandoned washing machine (this just seems to happen in West Virginia; it’s a cultural thing) that had ended up at the fence that marked the eastern edge of the landing area. In lieu of runway lights I would use the washing machine to identify the runContinued on Page 18

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Contrails Continued from Page 17 way boundary as my landing light picked up its white form in the gloom. My usual procedure was to turn on the aircraft landing light and center myself in the valley where the airport lay and fly at 200 feet or so until the washing machine appeared in the beam of the light. Then I would pull the power and slide over the fence to a landing. On this particular evening ground fog had begun to settle in the dips and hollows of the land below me and I won-

such luxuries as an electrical system and landing lights, I had left Clarksburg late and as I flew towards home base I realized that ground fog had begun to form. Arriving over Lewis Field, I looked down and could still see the runway visible in the gloom below, although I realized I was seeing it through a thin layer of fog. Quickly flying downwind and turning a curving base to final to land to the west, I sunk down into the band of ground fog and the runway disappeared. Smugly reaching for the landing light

dered if I would be able to find the runway. As I made my way up the valley through the misty air, the white of the washing machine appeared out of the gloaming and I breathed a sigh of relief. With the welcoming beacon in sight I had just pulled the power and begun my final descent to the runway when the washing machine began to amble off to the south. With a jolt I realized that I had homed in on a cow. An earlier summer night, when the Citabria was still new to me, along with

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The cub on skies in 1969. (Courtesy of Steve Weaver) switch, I flicked it on, ready for the powerful beam to dispel the fog. In the next instant I was suspended in what seemed to be a glass of milk. Everything outside my cockpit disappeared and I was totally blind, as if my windshield and windows were covered with cotton batting. Only the good reflexes of youth saved me as I shoved the throttle forward, turned the landing light off and tried to hold the airplane steady until I shot up out of the murk. Humbly and much wiser about ground fog and landing lights, I returned to Clarksburg where I spent the night. In addition to the difficulties that our home field presented, in an effort to make extra money for our always cash strapped operation, we attended some of the area festivals in towns where there was an airport – or what passed for one – and gave passenger rides. We barnstormed as it were. A few of these airports were little more than meadows, and one weekend I recall using an actual pasture field as a landing area for the Cherokee Six on a mountainside above a town that was celebrating its annual fair. The field was long enough and not terribly rough, but with a slope that was reminiscent of aircraft doing glacier landings. This necessitated downhill takeoffs and uphill landings and this worked well until the tailwind upon landing exceeded 25 knots and the ground speed at touchdown got excessive; although with the tremendous slope it wasn’t a long ground roll. Several times the takeoff had to be delayed until someone took a car and ran the sheep to the far end of the meadow. Probably though, the Ramp Festival in the high mountain town of Pickens was my favorite barnstorming gig. This celebration of the odoriferous member of the leek family hailed the vegetable that grew wild in the mountains of West Virginia and, for hundreds of years, has been a spring tonic for many mountaineers. Albeit and unfortunately a tonic that causes the partaker to emit an odor, from both breath and body that would make a maggot gag. The airstrip in Pickens was located between steep mountain peaks, in a valley so narrow there was room only for a Continued on Page 19

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AOPA SEES FAA’S PLAN FOR AIRVENTURE ATC USER FEES AS ‘TROUBLING’ By AOPA Communications Staff

OPA on May 22 denounced an FAA plan to charge the Experimental Aircraft Association for the travel costs, per diem expenses, and overtime pay of the air traffic controllers it deploys to staff EAA AirVenture, the association’s annual aviation fly-in, expo, and airshow, which is also the largest gathering of civil aircraft in the world. “This is extremely troubling news,” said AOPA President Craig Fuller. “We’ve warned that the Obama administration wants to hit general aviation with user fees, and that’s exactly what it’s doing to the EAA and AirVenture. To depart from previous practice suggests that the FAA has entered a new, pay-asyou-go era with little regard for safety. General aviation already pays for FAA services through substantial fuel taxes. These user fees–there is no other word for them–are a double taxation.” The FAA has traditionally incurred the costs of deploying controllers to EAA AirVenture, which attracts more than 10,000 aircraft. The new charges were announced after the administration and FAA recently attempted to close some of its most efficient control towers as part of budget sequestration. Congress objected and provided additional funding for the towers. “These sorts of user fees will stymie a vibrant, innovative general aviation industry that is just starting to realize economic recovery,” Fuller said. “This

Contrails Continued from Page 18 row of houses, the road and the airstrip. During the landing patterns, the wing tips would appear to brush the mountain slopes and the only aircraft I had that would handle the rugged approach and the rough unimproved strip was our Super Cruiser. I would fly it in early on a Saturday and stay busy all day, hopping riders until dark and then I would park the airplane and attend the square dance at the community center and spend the night in the little village at the home of a generous soul who would take in a tired pilot. Next morning I would taxi the airplane across the road to the Pure Oil filling station and fuel up with enough auto gas to get me back to Lewis Field, my students and my wonderful, crazy life, running a 1960s country flight school.

administration seems to feel that it can tax and impose additional fees without consequence. But these tactics will ground dozens of pilots and planes, eliminate jobs, and diminish GA’s contribution to our economy.”

AOPA has successfully fought a number of previous attempts to impose user fees against its nearly 400,000 members. User fees have again been included in the Obama administration’s latest proposed annual budget, and AOPA is

already working to defeat that proposal. A bipartisan group of 223 members of Congress recently signed a letter to the president opposing such fees. Congress has repeatedly defeated previous user fee proposals.

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REP. MIKE POMPEO INTRODUCES SMALL AIRCRAFT REVITALIZATION ACT OF 2013 On May 7 Congressman Mike Pompeo, R-Kansas, introduced the Small Aircraft Revitalization Act (SARA), which would cut regulations on the general aviation industry and thereby improve safety, decrease costs, and free private-sector innovation. The bill is cosponsored by Dan Lipinski, D-IL, Sam Graves, R-MO, Todd Rokita, R-IN, and Rick Nolan, D-MN. The bill addresses a number of challenges facing the general aviation indus-

try caused by outdated regulation, including the steady decline in new pilots, flight activity, and the sales of new small general aviation airplanes. For example, the average general aviation airplane is 40 years old. Over the last 18 months, the FAA Part 23 Reorganization Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), composed of aviation authorities and industry representatives from around the world, has worked to create a regulatory envi-

ronment that will contribute significantly to revitalizing the health and safety of new and existing small airplanes. SARA requires the implementation of the Part 23 ARC recommendations by the end of 2015. “General aviation has never asked for a bailout, but we can cut red tape and at the same time improve safety, effectively revitalizing the industry by cutting the cost of new planes,” said Congressman Pompeo. “The existing outdated certification process needlessly increases the cost of safety and technology upgrades by up to 10 times. With this bill, we can ensure that the general aviation industry has what it needs to thrive.” “Congressman Mike Pompeo has

long been a champion of general aviation, and we applaud his efforts to move this process forward,” said Michael Thacker, Cessna’s senior vice president of engineering. “The active and willing participation of the FAA and other international regulatory bodies has been critical to the success of this effort so far.” “We appreciate Congressman Pompeo’s leadership on this important legislation that spurs the FAA to adopt regulatory change to double the safety and cut certification costs in half for light general aviation airplanes,” said GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce. “We look forward to working with him and other members of Congress in moving this legislation forward.”

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U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), as well as Representatives Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) and Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.), issued the following statements on May 22 upon learning that the U.S. Air Force selected McConnell Air Force Base (AFB) as the Main Operating Base (MOB) #1 for replacing KC -135R tanker aircraft with KC-46A’s beginning in 2016. Kansas was the only state to have both of its Air Force bases, Forbes Field in Topeka and McConnell Air Force Base, selected as finalists for the KC-46A Tanker Program. “I couldn’t be more proud that McConnell Air Force Base has been selected as the Main Operating Base for the new KC-46A tankers,” Sen. Moran said. “Our state and the city of Wichita have a long history of supporting air mobility and standing behind the air men and women who call McConnell home, and I’m pleased the U.S. Air Force agrees that McConnell is the option whose location, capacity and mission will best meet our country’s needs.” “The Air Force’s refueling tankers have a long history in Kansas at both McConnell Air Force Base and Forbes Field, and it is great to learn that this esteemed history will continue with the KC-46A tanker mission,” Sen. Roberts said. “Kansas airmen and airwomen time and again have demonstrated their steadfast dedication and hard work in contributing to the security of the United States, and our state, with its immense aviation infrastructure, has a great support network of civilian staff, neighbors and friends that help each installation achieve excellence. We welcome this new mission to Kansas and look forward to helping protect this nation for years to come.” “America’s Air Force has once again

called upon Kansans and McConnell Air Force Base to serve the nation with the world’s finest equipment,” said Rep. Mike Pompeo, R-Wichita, member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Co-Chairman of the Congressional Mobility Air Forces Caucus, West Point graduate, and Army veteran. “We’re thrilled that McConnell AFB has been recognized as an indispensable part of America’s defenses and excited about the opportunities this creates for the rest of Kansas. I look forward to seeing the new KC-46A tanker contribute to our national security, from right here in the heartland for decades to come.” “Kansans play an essential role in supporting our nation’s defense programs, and I commend the U.S. Air Force for naming McConnell AFB as the Main Operating Base for the new KC46A tankers. This is good news for our state, and McConnell's distinguished history and capabilities make it an excellent choice,” said Rep. Lynn Jenkins (KS02), Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference. “Although I am disappointed Forbes Field in Topeka was not selected, I am proud the 190th Air Refueling Wing was recognized as a finalist for the tanker program. As the member of Congress representing Forbes Field, I will continue to work with them to ensure they remain a strong candidate for future basing decisions.” The selection of not just one, but both Kansas Air Force bases as candidates is a testament to the critical role our state plays in supporting all branches of our military and allied partners as they carry out missions overseas and at home. Strategically positioned in the heart of the United States, the location, capacity Continued on Page 27

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Still, some in the Army were farsighted enough to see the jet engine’s potential, and the service distributed a request to several companies (Boeing among them) to investigate the idea of building a jet bomber around the new General Electric TG-180 jet engine. Boeing had just begun work on the jet-bomber idea when Army officials at Wright Field came up with a set of specifications for the new aircraft. These consisted of the following: 1.A top speed of more than 500 miles per hour. 2.A 40,000-foot service-ceiling. 3.A combat range of 2,500 to 3,500 miles. Like the designs the two other manufacturers who responded to the Army’s request – Convair and North American, Boeing’s initial concept looked like a piston-engine aircraft onto which jet engines had been hung. Which is exactly what Boeing’s initial concept aircraft – “Model 424” – was. “Model 424” was essentially a scaled-down B-29 with jet engines mounted in pods under the wings. Because the designs being offered by all three companies were so similar (i.e. straight wings and empennage), the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (“N.A.C.A.” – NASA’s forerunner) was able to use one scale-model that featured design elements from all three aircraft for wind-tunnel testing. A funny thing was happening while all this testing was being conducted. World War II was winding down. As 1944 drew to a close, a far-sighted American general by the name of (“Hap”) Arnold dispatched a group of aerodynamicists to Germany, so that they could study German research data on rocketry, radar, and of course, aerodynamics. The group was referred to as “The Scientific Advisory Group,” and one of its members was a man by the name of George Schairer. Schairer happened to be Boeing’s chief aerodynamicist, who was on assignment at the Pentagon. Prior to his leaving for Germany with the group, Schairer was told about the research that was done by a NACA scientist by the name of Robert Jones. Jones had recently presented a paper to the NACA editorial board. The board had rejected the paper, because he had no wind tunnel to support his ideas about the advantages of using swept wings on high-speed aircraft. As he departed for Germany, the idea of swept

Jet aircraft during the piston era. Convair was one of three companies that responded to the Army's request for a jetbomber design. Looking pretty much like a piston-engine aircraft, Convair's XB-46 is shown in flight, here. (Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force) wings took root in his mind. Ironically, one of the Scientific Advisory Group’s first stops in Germany was Hermann Goering’s Aeronautical Research Institute. Here, Schairer discovered research material – including windtunnel data – that had influenced the wing designs of aircraft such as the Messerschmitt Me - 262. Recognizing the impact of swept wings on high-speed flight, Schairer wrote a letter to his employer – Boeing – in which he emphasized the significance of swept wings. Meanwhile, the results of NACA’s wind-tunnel testing of the “composite” scale model suggested that all three designs had potential, and the Army authorized Boeing, Convair, North American, and now Martin, which had recently joined the competition, to continue development of their designs. During the mid -1940s, there existed only three high-speed wind tunnels in the United States. Two of them were owned by NACA. The third one belonged to Boeing. Naturally, this gave Boeing an advantage over the other companies. Virtually unlimited access to a highspeed wind tunnel enabled Boeing to conduct exhaustive tests, almost at will. So, after its own wind-tunnel tests on the composite scale model were completed, Boeing determined that the design’s drag was high enough to keep it from meeting the Army Air Forces’ specifications. The problem seemed to lie with the jet engine pods being located under the wings. In their efforts to remedy this problem, Boeing engineers moved the four jet engines from the wings to the top of the fuselage, behind the cockpit, conveniently located above the main fuel tank. Although re-locating the engines reduced drag slightly, the main culprits were the aircraft’s straight wings. At this point, Boeing hadn’t received George Schaierer’s letter. To be continued next month…

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AOPA, Local Allies Tackle Fuel and Maintenance Tax Reductions By Dan Namowitz (AOPA)

ilots fueling up general aviation aircraft in Indiana can expect to see savings of $100, $250, or more each time they taxi to the pumps now that lawmakers have passed an AOPA-backed package of aviation tax exemptions and restructurings. The joy also will extend to lower sales-tax line items on their aircraft maintenance bills – and that should provide a shot in the arm to the state’s aviation industry and even rid Indiana of a reputation for imposing the highest fuel taxes in the nation, AOPA said. The new measure should achieve all that by removing the state sales tax on 100LL and jet fuel and by restructuring the previous excise tax on aviation fuel to a fixed total state tax rate. Based on current avgas prices, that lowers the current total state fuel tax of $0.60 per gallon to a firm excise tax of $0.10 per gallon. The change will save owners upward of $100 or more per fill-up of a piston twin such as a Beechcraft Baron. It means savings of more than $220 per fillup for a Beechcraft King Air 200 and even more for larger fuel capacity aircraft – in all cases amounting to thousands in annual savings, especially significant for high-flight-time aircraft. A flight school with a single training aircraft that flies daily could realize estimated savings of more than $40,000 a year, multiplied for each aircraft utilized in a fleet.

AOPA and other aviation supporters prepared a strategy well in advance, aware that the measure would have to be advanced during a session in which many other significant issues in the state’s biennial budget would dominate attention and be debated through myriad revenue proposals. (Indiana does not currently directly reinvest aviation tax revenues into its aviation infrastructure.) Months before the session began, AOPA met and worked with key legislators to initiate the measure to exempt avgas and jet fuel from sales tax, cut and stabilize the excise tax on avgas, and exempt parts used in aircraft repairs and maintenance from sales tax. All of this would more competitively position Indiana to boost GA activity, as well as jobs and revenue. Other states, including Maine, have reaped similar benefits after enacting more GA-friendly tax measures in recent years. Early key support came from Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma and state Sen. Brandt Hershman. Both recognized that the state could recapture lost business from other states and attract new business through a targeted, measured policy of this nature, said Mark Kimberling, AOPA director of state government affairs. The effort also brought together state aviation businesses and local aviators to team with AOPA and key legislators throughout the legislative process – including a pre-session hearing at an Indiana airport, numerous meetings with

McConnell AFB Continued from Page 24 and mission of McConnell and Forbes make both bases exceptionally equipped to provide air mobility globally at a moment’s notice. As the largest air tanker base in the world, McConnell Air Force Base is a key stakeholder in the Wichita community. The base has been the recipient of numerous awards since it’s beginning in 1941, and received more awards during the past 16 months than all other Air Mobility bases combined. McConnell supports more than 17,000 people, military and civilian, and has an economic impact of $619 million. It assists all branches of the military and allied partners, refueling off of either coast and around the world every day. Additionally, as part of the selection process, the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Wichita Independent

Business Association teamed up to form a coalition, the Tanker Task Force, to help demonstrate that the business community is behind McConnell. Last month, the Air Force hosted an event on KC-46A basing selection that boasted more than 300 area residents showing their support for the base. Forbes is considered a reasonable alternative and will continue to be considered for future installments of KC-46A tankers, and the Kansas Delegation intends to meet with the U.S. Air Force to discuss specific selection details. Forbes Field Air National Guard Base has a force of approximately 980 military personnel and employs more than 30 federal civilian and 60 state employees supporting missions overseas and here at home. It is one of the 10 largest employers in Topeka and Shawnee County and has an estimated economic impact of $75 million.

lawmakers, and detailed testimony in hearings of the Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy, and the House Ways and Means committees. Having a local businessman like Matt Hagans of Eagle Creek Aviation, and companies like Lafayette Aviation, Muncie Aviation, Cook Aviation, Gary Jet Center, and Tom Wood Aviation to illuminate the issue “was invaluable throughout the process, as these individuals really stepped up to tell their stories and demonstrate the real breadth of the state GA industry,” said Kimberling. “This means more jobs for Hoosiers

as well as future leadership in the aviation and logistics industry,” Hershman said in a statement. “We want Indiana to remain Continued on Page 34

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LOVE STORY NUMBER TWO (HANDSHAKES ARE ALIVE AND WELL)

few weeks ago I started a telephone relationship with a soybean and corn farmer “back home” in Kansas. No! Seriously, I really did. That was a record breaker, then, for distance; we’ve since had these same conversations and hand shakes from as far away as Austria, Afghanistan (for the second time) and we just added Russia. By the way, we also just completed another handshake deal way out in Missouri on an airplane we’ve never seen and it was another homerun…have faith, my friends, have faith.

Birds of a Feather For those of us who actually walk around when we do a “walk around” during the ceremony called a “pre-flight inspection,” we’ve been told that during certain times of the year we should be aware of pieces of grass or straw, and other non-descript items, in or around our cowl openings. I can honestly say I’ve

done it once or twice and have never hit pay dirt until last week when I took a closer look under the bonnet and low and behold…Yep! There it was, or maybe I should say, here it is.

(Larry Shapiro)

Another Jewel I am often asked if I get paid for writing this column. The answer is yes, and way too much. I’m not paid in dollars, I’m paid with something more valuable than that. I get compensated with trust, respect (sometimes not earned or deserved), and relation-

ships I can’t put in the bank, but instead are kept safely in my heart and memory. If I had a radio program I could share with you some of the most incredible conversations with folks from our community that call me, visit me, send me notes, and because of their fear of the FaFa folks, some times I don’t even know their names because they are afraid to tell me. They think the FaFa folks have my office wired. If I had to put a dollar value on these exchanges, then I’d have to declare to the IRS that I make a million bucks a month in cash and tears. I will admit that, for the first time in my career, my “kids” * are showing up with checkbooks in hand with the offer to pay for my time. Hmmm – interesting – and their reason? They openly admit when making their appointments to see me that they are not prospects for buying an airplane, but instead coming to me for help with either getting their tickets, or more importantly, keeping them. *Larry’s Kids’ average age is 52. When you read this I will have added another jewel to my treasure chest of amazing people who have graced me with their presence. I especially loved the one that flashed his 1955-issued ticket that showed he was qualified in light twins – B-25s. I hope by now you’re getting the picture. He came to tell me he wanted to “jump” back into flying since it had been awhile – 40 years. I guess that qualifies as “awhile.” As for his age, which of course I did ask, he proudly informed me that he was just close to 21 … for the fourth time. Want to know more about this bomber jock? Ask me privately. While I’m at it, here’s another gem, it goes like this: About 20 years ago I got a big mukety-muck hotelier dude hooked on learning to fly. Ably assisted by my brother-in-law, we got him off and flying in an appropriate Piper Warrior. Then, after a hand full of hours, bigger bucks called and off he went to another country, then another state, and in between got married. Next thing you know, it’s 20 years later and the phone rings. I was informed he’s heading back to California, but more importantly, he wanted me to know he had soloed and kept his promise to keep flying. Well!!! Ya couldah knocked me over with a featha.’ I was so excited I started babbling in French. No, I don’t speak French, but he does so I winged it. I only mention this because he too is over “ 21” at least three times.

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Manners! As I continue to keep manners from becoming extinct, I couldn’t help but notice this sign in this airplane window, it was one I had never seen before and certainly lacked manners. When you read it, don’t you feel like you were just warned to stay away or you’ll be sent to your room? Does anyone have a thought about this? I’m very curious and couldn’t find anyone to explain it to me. No, you wise guys, I know what it says and means, I’ve just never seen a sign like this before.

I’m Just Saying . . . If you have been paying attention to the recent past issues of In Flight, I’ve made no secret that I am beginning the battle again with those lovely people in Oklahoma City who don’t work for Welcome Wagon, but more like the Adios Wagon. They will shortly focus their peepers on my file containing my recent FAA medical examination ...and they won’t walk, they will run to their form letter room to quickly send me one of their “ oops letters” informing me that I am grounded again while they review my just-submitted medical docs via Med Express and my dedicated FAA doctor. They will make the same mistake that way too many non-medical folks make in thinking that “ cancer” is a sentence. Well, heads up paper pushers, cancer is not a sentence, it’s a word. Pathetically, I have no less than six medical experts in their prospective fields that have put their names on letters that state clearly that there is no reason I shouldn’t Continued on Page 32

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A PASSAGE

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have always been intrigued by Istanbul. This city, which exhibits both a European and Asian ambiance (after all, it’s the gateway to Asia Minor), has frequently been a destination where international spies and couriers surreptitiously rendezvous (at least on television and in movies), to exchange their secrets. From 1930s black-and-white films through Benny Hill television comedies, spies have met in smoke-filled bars in Istanbul. These shady characters sit at adjacent tables and pretend not to know one another. One feigns the reading of a newspaper. In one hand, hidden by the newspaper (or so he thinks), is a secret document. In earlier years, it may have been a piece of microfiche. Today, it might be a flash drive – perhaps a bluetooth is all that is required. His compatriot, looking as nonchalant as possible, accepts the transfer of the secret item. Why do these “spies” select Istanbul as the venue to exchange secrets? A look at a map of Europe and a few portions of Africa and the Middle East provide the answer – surrounding Turkey’s border are numerous countries to infiltrate. Istanbul, which has, for centuries, been considered the gateway to Asia, straddles the hub of the two continents. Turkey is the only european country that borders countries in the former Soviet Union, eastern Europe and the Middle East. To the east, it borders Georgia and Armenia. It shares two important bodies of water, one with Russia (the Black Sea), and one with Africa (the Mediterranean Sea). An excursion, the distance similar to a trip across Lake Michigan, can transport a sailor along the Mediterranean to Egypt or across the Black Sea to the Ukraine; to the northeast, the Caucasus country of Georgia; to the west, Turkey is the bridge to Bulgaria and Greece; to the south, Turkey is bordered by more of our old friends, Iran, Iraq and Syria. Syrian refugees are knocking at Turkey’s door with pleas to crash in Turkey. Although Turkey is considered to be in Asia, a small chunk of land just northwest of the Turkish Straits (composed of the Sea of Marmara, the Aegean See, the Bosporus (or Bosphorus),and the Dardanelles, touches Greece and Bulgaria and was originally known as Thrace. Many years ago, I flew commercially from Los Angeles to Athens, Greece, then traveled to Istanbul and from there,

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took a train across the Bosporus along the Turkish Straits into Bulgaria and through many Eastern European countries. The reason I am dwelling on Turkey’s geography is twofold. First, I love geography. Second, Turkey’s location explains why this country is one of the most diverse in terms of historical development and ethnicity. This is a modern nation with a captivating blend of east/west antiquity and modernity. The cradle of civilization and center of world history today stands as one of the world’s most dynamic tourism destinations. Turkey proudly claims itself as the site of the first human settlement; the seat of the Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman Empires, the birthplace of Homer and the last home of the Virgin Mary.

A City of Many Cities Istanbul reminds me of a number of other world-class cities. Similar to San Francisco and Hong Kong, Istanbul has huge bodies of waters and sprawling bridges as its framework. Similar to Paris, intact neighborhoods dot the city. Istanbul displays a touch of Marrakech with its colorful bazaars, mosques and ancient streets, and of Berlin with its perpetual energy. Most important, Istanbul has its own unique identity. Although similar to other cities, it is unlike any city in the world. Istanbul’s rich history as capital of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires is documented in the monumental mosques and palaces of Sultanahmet.

Here, the city’s multi-layered culture weaves through cobbled streets and alleyways, littered with the craft and spice markets that were once the focus of trade between East and West. To the north of the Golden Horn, the city’s commercial and social center beats with a 21st century heart. Cosmopolitan neighborhoods stretch along the vibrant banks of the Bosporus, lined with the beautiful palaces and wooden residences (yali) of the former Ottoman elite.

restored, made it the mightiest fortifications in Europe. With its massive central dome flanked by six slender minarets, the Blue Mosque stands as the single most recognizable monument on the Istanbul skyline. Built between 1609 and 1616 during the reign of Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I, the enormous complex also included a hospital, caravansary, public kitchen, marketplace, schools and the Mausoleum of Sultan Ahmet I. The mosque’s immense interior, flooded with sunlight streaming through 260 windows, is decorated with more than 20,000 precious Iznik tiles detailing traditional flowers of Ottoman design. It is the deep blue glow of the tiles in sunlight that gives the building its name.

World Renown Icons A visit to Istanbul can take you back to antiquity or into the midst of the hitech 21st century – and you can travel back and forth within minutes. For example, start with the fourth century and visit the Hagia Sophia, Ayasofya. Built by Byzantine Emperor Constantine in the fourth century and reconstructed by Justinian in 537 A.D., this was the greatest church in Christendom for a thousand years. Its immense dome rises nearly 200 feet above the ground and is more than 100 feet in diameter. The Ottomans converted the basilica to a mosque in the 15th century. Today the Hagia Sophia is a public museum. Next, have a look at Walls of Istanbul. Stretching more than four miles from the Sea of Marmara to the Golden Horn, the walls were built in the fifth century by Emperor Theodosius II. The many towers and bastions of the structure, most of which has been recently

Topaki Palace. (Courtesy Minister of Culture & Tourism of Turkey) Topkapi Palace is a vast assemblage of garden-filled courtyards, richly decorated chambers, kiosks, pools and passageways. For hundreds of years, the palace was home to the Ottoman imperial family and the administrative headquarters of the Ottoman empire, including: the Imperial Treasury teeming with incredible treasures such as an 86-carat diamond and a 7pound emerald; the pleasure kiosks; the gilded Council Chamber; the Imperial Harem; and kitchens boasting exhibits of fine Chinese porcelain. Built in the mid-19th century by Sultan Abdülmecit, the Dolmabahçe Palace occupies an impressive 2,000-foot waterfront site on the Bosporus, its most important feature being the vast reception salon with 56 towering columns and a Continued on Page 30

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Flying With Faber Continued from Page 29 huge 750-bulb crystal chandelier weighing more than four tons. The Bird Pavilion, where birds from all over the world were once kept, is another attraction. A circa 1340 Genoese edifice, the Galata Tower rises nearly 200 feet above the Golden Horn, the estuary dividing the European side of Istanbul. From the top of the tower, there is a marvelous panorama of the Golden Horn and the Bosporus. When the sun goes down, the landmark becomes a popular restaurant, nightclub and bar. Long regarded as one of the most romantic symbols of Istanbul, The Tower of Leander, Kiz Kulesi was first constructed in the 12th century on a tiny islet at the entrance to the city; the present building dates from the 1700s. The Princes’ Islands, Istanbul Adalari, an archipelago of nine islands in the Sea of Marmara, are famous for their beautiful woods and beaches. On the largest, Büyükada, horse-drawn phaetons (carriages) meander through the pine groves overlooking the numerous coves of the island’s coast.

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classical furniture and welcoming Turkish sofas. Seasons, the restaurant, is located within a glass pavilion that forms the focal point of the lush, courtyard garden; here, international and Turkish fine dining come together. The 65 guest rooms and suites offer a variety of views. The interior layout and design varies from room to room. Recurrent Turkish themes pass through all the guestrooms. Headboards and bedposts resemble the dome and minarets of a mosque, while geometric designs and framed displays of decorative fabrics and marbled paper recall strong traditions of Turkish craftsmanship. Traditional kilims (flat-woven rugs) and mosaic detailing add local touches to the marble bathrooms, all of which feature deep-soak tubs and separate glasswalled showers. In addition, all rooms offer wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, 42-inch plasma screen television and a DVD player. The Marmara Presidential Suite contains a living room with fireplace, home theater, dining area for six to eight guests and three private terraces with exceptional city views. As the expression goes, in my line of work, I’ve visited numerous luxury hotels. Only a handful of hotels in the world can equal the uniqueness, beauty and architectural achievement and grandeur of this Four Seasons. For more information, visit www.fourseasons.com/istanbul or reservations.istanbul@fourseasons.com.

Sunset Bar & Grill (Courtesy Sunset Bar & Grill) cuisine, different authentic tastes from Turkish cuisine have been added. Cross a few oceans and sample Istanbul’s first and most outstanding sushi bar and other Japanese delights. Sashimi with yuzu soy sauce, salmon tartare with wasabi soy sauce, snow crab salad with yuzu sauce or beef carpaccio with truffle oil are a few of my suggestions. Swing across the Med to Italy and try tortellini stuffed with ricotta cheese, spinach and Porcini mushroom sauce or linguini with baked lobster and tomato sauce. For more Americanized dishes, try a sumptuous rib-eye or T-bone steak, oven baked duck or grilled loin of lamb. Fresh fish selections (after all, the country is virtually surrounded with water), include steamed sea bass, grilled black cod with a sweet miso sauce or red snapper with tomato sauce and saffron butter. Turkish specialties include yogurt kebab made with chunks of beef tenderloin, a lamb shank kebab wrapped in eggplant – which was sensational, and pan braised monkfish with bell peppers. I would return to this restaurant night after night. Visit at sunset grill bar.com.

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Entrance to the Four Seasons. (Courtesy Four Seasons) The Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul, in the heart of Sultanahmet and steps from Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque, is an intimate retreat of 65 rooms and suites carved out of what was once a prison. The three-story, neo-classic building wraps around a landscaped, courtyard garden, which was formerly the prisoner’s exercise yard. The hotel’s interiors pay homage to the city’s rich Ottoman heritage. Shuttered windows and arched doorways open to reveal well-lit, uncluttered spaces; decorative Ottoman artifacts and antique rugs are incorporated among neo-

Formerly a portion of the old Istanbul Prison. (Courtesy Four Seasons)

Cuisine Within minutes of visiting an historic section of town, you can travel up the road and sit alongside some of the hippest folk in Europe and dine on cuisine that rivals any restaurant in the world. Located on a hilltop below Ulus Park with a spectacular view of the Bosporus strait, Bosporus Bridge and Asian shoreline, the Sunset Grill and Bar bubbles with energy. Initially specializing in “California”

Since the days of the Silk Road, the ancient trade route through Istanbul, Turkey has been the centerpiece for an astonishing array of tempting goods offered in a variety of inviting environments, from covered bazaars and open street markets to modern shopping malls. Throughout the country, one-of-akind goods are produced employing centuries-old techniques, including silk, cotton and wool garments, leather accessories, jewelry, faience (brilliantly colored tiles), copper, brass, marble, meerschaum and alabaster works by master artisans; and heirloom-quality kilim, Turkish carpets. Positioned on the road that once led to Rome, the Grand Bazaar presents visitors with a covered maze of more than 4,000 shops selling treasures of every

type. Still the commercial center of the old city, the bazaar’s 80 streets constitute the original shopping mall, with something to suit most every taste and budget. Shoppers are particularly drawn to the worldrenowned carpets and quality leather and silk products. Fresh herbs and spices are another high quality Turkish commodity. The enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and most every other conceivable culinary condiment perfume the air at open markets. Within moments, shoppers can travel from an ancient bazaar to one of Europe’s award winning and largest ultra-modern shopping malls such as Kanyan Akmerkez. In the heart of the city, this gleaming center displays the latest in fashion of both local and international goods.

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Waiting for the Flight in Istanbul. (Courtesy Turkish Airlines) golden age of airline travel. We enjoyed a flawless flight nonstop from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Nonstop flights are also available from New York; Washington, DC; Chicago and Houston. Their service, dedication and attitude are reminiscent of that era. I spent several days touring their facilities in Turkey, hanging out with some of the local staff and touring their training facility. I learned so much that later this year, I will devote an entire column to the experience. During the last day of my visit, I put on my trench coat, pulled up the collar and lowered the brim of my fedora over my eyes. I roamed around until I found a smoke-filled (one without a no-smoking policy) bar. I entered, pretended to read a newspaper and made an attempt at being inconspicuous. Not a single spy reached for my microfiche. For more information call 1877/FOR-TURKEY or contact the Turkish Culture and Tourist Offices in New York at 212/687-2194 or in Washington, D.C., at 202/612-6800, or in Los Angeles at 323/937-8066 and visit their websites at www.goturkey.com or www.tourismturkey.org. Visit Turkish Airlines at www.turkishairlines.com

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CIRRUS AIRCRAFT REPORTS STRONG MARKET ACCEPTANCE OF THE NEW GENERATION 5 SR22 AND SR22T AIRCRAFT Cirrus Aircraft has announced that first quarter results confirm strong market preference for the new Generation 5 Cirrus Aircraft. The company delivered 51 aircraft in the first quarter of 2013, up 14 percent compared to the same period in 2012. The overall piston-powered aircraft market has shown about a 4 percent increase from 2012. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released the industry's first quarter shipment and billings summary in May. “ We are very pleased to see a shift to the positive for the GA airplanes, which extends across all airplane segments,” said Pete Bunce, GAMA's President and CEO. “ Cirrus Aircraft customers are showing an enthusiasm for our new airplanes, especially Generation 5, that we have not seen in quite a while,” says Patrick Waddick, President and COO of Cirrus Aircraft. “ We are still early in the year, but the initial market response validates our commitment to innovation and to offering Cirrus owners and operators the most value of any aircraft available today.” Cirrus delivers 51 SR-series airplanes to individual customers and continues export market fleet deliveries. With production line changes necessary for the new design, initial deliveries of Generation 5 aircraft commenced in February 2013. Delivery results in the first quarter were impressive, supported by a strong backlog of sales orders that carried over from late 2012. Cirrus also continued training aircraft deliveries to China's largest aviation university, Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC) in Luoyang, China. “ We are enjoying the strongest demand we've seen over the past five years and certainly since the global financial crisis that has affected aviation so significantly,” states Todd Simmons, Cirrus Aircraft Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Customer Support. “ Stronger financial markets and economic stability are certainly helping but it's the fifth generation Cirrus that

Name You’ve The The Company You’ve Relied on for on overfor 25 22 Years Relied Years Now has a New Name Generation 5 Cirrus SR-22 airplane. (PRNewsFoto/Cirrus Aircraft) is really propelling demand right now. Our order backlog is several months out. It seems that more and more conversations are about new airplanes, how an airplane can help grow a business, and of course, flying adventures.” Generation 5 is the name given to the airframe change required to achieve the step-change improvement for the 2013 SR22/SR22T. The entire aircraft design was analyzed from spinner-to-tail and many parts and systems reengineered and redesigned to accommodate the increased airframe load, aerodynamic improvements, improved flight performance and the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System(TM) (CAPS.) Substantial testing, including a new series of CAPS parachute test drops, was conducted for validation. Significant changes for 2013 have been made to the CAPS system including an increased canopy size, a new rocket extraction system that propels the parachute upon activation, an advanced technology electrical rocket igniter and lighter and stronger construction materials. Other airframe upgrades included strengthening the carbon fiber, single part wing spar, the landing gear and a new flap system allowing extension to the first position at 150 knots. This redesigned 2013 SR22/SR22T, the fifth generation of Cirrus aircraft, adds a load carrying exclamation point to recent Cirrus innovations including: Cirrus Perspective avionics by Garmin; Cirrus Known Ice Protection; Perspective Global Connect satellite communications; 60/40 FlexSeating; and the totally unique Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS). The SR22/SR22T has been the best selling GA aircraft now for more than a decade.

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Continued from Page 28 be able to continue to fly, and that I am getting the best treatment available in my entire time zone, and while I’m able to dress myself and drive myself to the airport, they should allow me to make the decision whether or not it’s a flying day for me. I might mention that I am taking no medication, but I am getting an injection every three months. By the way, it’s a repeatedly agreed-to fact that most men die with Prostate Cancer – remember this

– they die with it, not from it. Don’t get me started again on the driver’s license medicals. I might start getting hate mail from the MEs that make a hangar full of cash issuing those student licenses and raising their rates for the rest of you. How would they explain their drop in revenue to those who help them spend that money? If I sound bitter then I sound the way I feel. I feel like I’m drowning in FAA regulations and forms. I’ll admit I’m still

laughing about the two-dollar charge for the new plastic license that must cost the government at least $25 to process, plus the stamp of course, to send us what they could send for free and save some of your tax dollars. I’m still smoking over the registration of your airplanes every three years. I wonder who got the “brownie badge” for that one.

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BRIGHT STAR: GRETCHEN GIBSON KELLY New Manager, San Carlos Airport in California By Herb Foreman

y first article regarding Gretchen was penned in 1998 proclaiming her as the first woman Operation Specialist to be hired at the San Carlos Airport. Her service in achieving her lifetime goals began early in her life. Born in the nearby city of Mountain View, she heard of a program called “Outward Bound” that would have a profound influence on her life. Outward Bound gave students the opportunity of leaving home to learn the rigors of backpacking, river rafting, rock climbing and survival in the wilderness while at the same time achieving a high school education. Always an adventurous person, Gretchen jumped at the opportunity of moving her life on the fast track to success. For the next two years she lived with various families in San Jose and Marin County, Calif., Idaho and Montana learning independence, responsibility, self-reliance and about life in many varied situations. This was not just the usual high school education. After two years, Gretchen returned to Mountain View, graduated from high school and enrolled at Foothill College where she began taking flying lessons. (Her father was an Aircraft Controller in the Navy and Gretchen had grown up under the flight path at Moffet Field.) After two years at Foothill and achieving her private license, Gretchen transferred to San Jose State University and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Administration and a Minor in Business. At the beginning of her college enrollment, Gretchen was determined to become an airline pilot. As time went on and as she worked more and more in parttime jobs that supported her college career, she realized her interests lay in the business end of aviation. She has worked both part-time and full-time at Reid Hillview, Palo Alto and South County airports as well as three years with Jeppesen in corporate flight planning prior to her employment at San Carlos Airport. In looking at all of her activities with regard to aircraft management, Gretchen’s record is probably one of the best for either male or female candidates. After leaving San Carlos, she hired on at San Jose International (now Mineta) as an operations supervisor before securing a position with the FAA as an aircraft safety inspector that lasted 10 years. She then became a program manager for the

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SUN 'N FUN BY THE NUMBERS When the Federal government sequestration policy threatened the viability of the 39th Annual Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo, partners within the State of Florida stepped up to a new challenge. Proceeds from the annual event in Lakeland have historically benefitted students and the future of aviation. That stirred a high level of interest not only in the government but in the private sector. Although Sun ‘n Fun is Florida’s largest convention and has a $64 million economic impact on the I-4 corridor, it has never been supported with state involvement until this year. A presentation in Washington by Congressman Dennis Ross and visits to Lakeland

Linder Regional Airport by Senator Bill Nelson (intimately familiar with the enormous contribution of the 39-year event for Florida) initiated a number of discussions in the aviation, tourism and education industries. Florida and local community partners elevated their on-going support to a level that made the event memorable for all. The number one priority of organizers and participants was safety. To that end, the first concern was to have qualified air traffic controllers for a projected 10,000 air traffic movements in the one week when Lakeland would become the busiest airport in the world. Anticipating a $284,000 cost for Federal Aviation

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(eaa.org) backing away from involvement in a community event was the offering of a new Presenting Sponsorship from the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. More than 60 sponsors and nearly 500 exhibitors and vendors opened the aviation season at Sun ‘n Fun. In addition, Lakeland’s home Jet Team, The Black Diamonds, workshops, seminars, the Commemorative Air Force, EAA’s 60th Anniversary, Air America presentations and the 70th Anniversary celebration of the WASPs added to the guest’s opportunities. ThirtyContinued on Page 35

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Continued from Page 27 competitive on all economic fronts and this bill will help achieve this goal by vaulting us from worst in the nation for aviation fuel taxes to among the best. I’m happy to have worked so closely with AOPA and local industry partners on final passage of this measure helping all aspects of the Indiana economy.” The Indiana strategy helps illustrate how AOPA continues to work proactively to identify and remedy prohibitive tax policies at the state level. Numerous successes strategically lower flying costs and help to keep members in the air. A priority for the next legislative session will be to press for increased reinvestment of the restructured tax and fee system by urging that a portion of proceeds from aviation taxes be dedicated for reinvestment in aviation infrastructure, Kimberling said. “AOPA deeply appreciates the Indiana leadership, particularly Senate Majority Leader Brandt Hershman and Speaker Brian Bosma for carefully examining the issue and recognizing the urgency to move forward with this gamechanging tax remedy,” said Kimberling. “They truly grasped the issue at hand and stepped up to guide and work with us to see this measure through as a priority, among all the other state fiscal issues, to boost the GA industry and broader economy with job growth as a continued state priority.”

Beyond the fuel component, “exempting aircraft maintenance from the sales tax was the other key piece of the puzzle,” said Bryan Budds, AOPA Great Lakes regional manager, who worked alongside Kimberling on both issues. “Indiana had to respond, as other states have seized on their neighbors’ tax structures to gain competitive advantages for their aviation businesses,” he said. “Excellent Indiana repair shops have been unable to compete by attracting outof-state aircraft for services, and have seen the troubling trend of based aircraft leaving the state to save money.” Budds said the action should provide short-term savings and boost bottom lines long term, “as we have seen in Maine, Florida, and other states that have enacted similar legislation.” He also credited Eagle Creek Aviation, Muncie Aviation, and Beechcraft with helping to make the case to “reverse lost contracts, lost jobs, and lost economic activity,” much of which could be traced directly to neighboring Ohio. The state had previously removed the sales tax on maintenance. As the success in Indiana underlines, AOPA continues to work in state legislatures nationwide on pro-GA reforms. Several state legislative sessions were scheduled to adjourn in spring, with others continuing later into the year and some remaining in session all year.

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JEPPESEN AND HONEYWELL INTRODUCE INDUSTRY-FIRST MOBILE INDS DATA LOADING APP TO DELIVER AVIONICS UPDATES FROM IPAD iPad-Based Solution Wirelessly Connects to Installed Honeywell Avionics for Pilatus PC-12 NG Operators Jeppesen, a part of Boeing Digital Aviation, together with Honeywell, have introduced the aviation industry’s first integrated navigation data service (INDS) iPad solution. First available for operators of Pilatus PC-12 NG aircraft, the iPad app manages cloud-based, wireless data updates for installed Honeywell Primus Apex Integrated Flight Deck avionics that are paired with the Aspen Avionics CG-100 Connected Panel. The new INDS iPad app is expected to be available this summer. The iPad-based INDS data manager simplifies the update process for Pilatus PC-12 NG pilots and flight departments by providing a remote connection to load critical Jeppesen and Honeywell flight data to onboard Honeywell avionics. The INDS data manager delivers wireless download and upload of navigation databases, easy access to subscription service information, advanced filtering and autologin functionality. “Jeppesen and Honeywell have teamed up to simplify the data loading

experience and increase efficiency for PC-12 NG operators using installed avionics systems,” said Scott Reagan, director, Jeppesen OEM Client Management. “Eliminating manual loading of flight data onboard through use of the iPad app allows for completion of a quicker pre-flight routine, all through a few taps of a finger onscreen. Now the update process is as advanced as the Primus Apex system it supports.” The INDS data manager iPad app was developed using the latest user interface design principles to provide an intuitive layout and optimized workflow experience. Overall, Honeywell and Jeppesen provide a suite of worldwide navigation information for Honeywell’s Primus Epic INAV and Apex avionics systems. “Honeywell has extensive experience developing some of the industry’s most advanced flight decks for business aircraft,” said Victor Valente, vice president Business & General Aviation EMEAI, Honeywell Aerospace. “With the recent proliferation of tablets, our

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Sun ‘n Fun Continued from Page 34 six airshow teams and performers entertained audiences daily. Many types of Light Sport and Ultralight aircraft were displayed on the 2,000 acres that included the newly designed Paradise City. Aircraft arrived and departed on the grass runway throughout each day - setting a one-day record of 600 air traffic movements. Two evening airshows illuminated the skies with brilliantly choreographed movements. Not everyone was seeking the thrills of a military jet team. Sequestration caused organizers to cancel the appearance of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Despite that, cadets and students from across the United States, Norway, the United Kingdom and the Islands of the Bahamas not only visited but also worked the event in a number of capacities as volunteers. Learning from the experts at Sun ‘n Fun was evident as a Jet Blue airbus arrived with more than 90 students and mentors. They attended workshops and forums in preparation for their activities in the fall of 2013 to build a plane and fly it to Sun ‘n Fun in 2014. As the effects of the government sequestration hit all aspects of the local economy, attendance at the event was certainly threatened. Families in jeopardy

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AERO FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: A STRONG INTERNATIONAL SHOWING FOR GENERAL AVIATION Messe Friedrichshafen CEO Klaus Wellmann and AERO project leader Roland Bosch characterized the results of the AERO as exceptionally positive: “With 630 exhibitors from 35 countries, the quality aviation summit not only had the right mix of products and services,

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The Viper SD-4 tation here, to best represent all of our business areas. We are presenting our business jets at the static display and in the exhibition hall itself we are showing off our services, such as training, maintenance, etc. That way, we can cover the entire spectrum of Atlas Air. So far, the new concept has been quite successful. Presenting at the AERO is a must for us, so we can cultivate relationships with our customers and talk with other players in the industry. This is definitely the place where everyone in the industry gets together.”

AERO Conference: The high-level lectures and presentations at the AERO Conference were also well-attended. For the future, the AERO team wants to bring the next generation on board and get them excited about careers in the cockpit. The next AERO will take place from April 9 to 12, 2014 at the exhibition grounds in Friedrichshafen. More information is available at www.aeroexpo.com.

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SURROUNDED BY THUNDER-THE STORY OF UNSUNG HEROES WHO MADE SPACE TRAVEL POSSIBLE From America’s first satellite Explorer I, through Apollo and putting the first man on the moon, aeronautical engineer Darrell Loan had a hand in them all! Surrounded by Thunder: The story of Darrell Loan and the Rocket Men (Inspire on Purpose Publishing), by Tom Williams, tells the true story of this extraordinary man, his family, friends and colleagues, and of a time not to be forgotten in America’s history - a time that has never been surpassed and that truly was and always will be, Surrounded by Thunder. Only 12 years separated the launch of the Russian satellite Sputnik and Americans landing on the moon, but during those golden years of space exploration the most fearless aviators ever climbed aboard the most dangerous creations ever assembled to rocket into space and claim a true pinnacle of human achievement. Information on the mission dates, the astronauts, and many of the unforgettable characters that made up this account of America’s race for space and then to the moon are all factual; however, thanks to the author’s talent for gripping

storytelling, this historical narrative reads more like an incredible science-fiction adventure. Tom Williams has spent many fascinating hours with Darrell Loan, an astute and active 83 year-old (fall and winter) resident of Marco Island, hearing of his exploits and secrets to give readers a factual look at what it took to put Americans into space and on the moon; at the same time paying homage to the brilliant men ‘behind the scenes’ who actually made it all happen. “It was only 12 years from Sputnik to boots on the moon,” says Williams. “Darrell was one of the top engineers at NASA from the 1950s, when Sputnik was launched and the space race started. He was on the main team and was in the front row when you see the engineers during Apollo 13. He worked side-byside with Wernher von Braun and Kurt Debus, the German-American rocket scientists. If it hadn’t been for them, we never would have gone to the moon. Those two Germans figured out how to lift one 125 tons into a hundred mile orbit and 50 tons to the moon.”

While Surrounded by Thunder is a non-fiction narrative of the early years of the American Space Program, the exciting, fast-paced dialogue makes it more like a front seat rocket ride at warp speed. So, climb onboard, strap yourself in, and get ready to ride a true rocket of adventure as the thrill of early space exploration rises above controlled explosions and soars all the way to the mountains on the moon and the Sea of Tranquility. Williams already has two actionpacked novels under his belt, the second of which drew acclaim from New York Times bestselling author Steve Alten, and resulted in interviews on numerous television and radio programs nationwide. Tom is also a highly successful columnist and feature article writer for a series of Scripps newspapers in southwest Florida, and has had many of his articles featured in magazines and publications across the country. A 29-year veteran Master Merchant Marine Officer licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard, Tom lives on Marco Island, Fla., with his wife Victoria. For more information on this creative writer, please visit: www.lostand-

foundadventure.com. Surrounded by Thunder: The story of Darrell Loan and the Rocket Men is available at fine bookstores, online outlets and the author’s website.

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OSHKOSH WELCOMES AVIATION INNOVATORS Oshkosh is the home of aviation innovation, and this year EAA has established a new location to showcase new ideas, technologies, and products that advance aviation. Called the Innovations Pavilion, it will be located right in the middle of the show on Celebration Way. Aerospace innovators and entrepreneurs will display their designs and inventions in this gallery. Ranging from new concepts in propulsion to space exploration, exhibitors will include many well recognized leaders in the field like ATK, NASA, Sierra Nevada, and others advancing new designs and concepts like Solar World, Trixy, Yves Rossy/Jetman, Nimbus UAV, and Eurosport. Free exhibit space within the Innovations Pavilion has also been set aside to welcome new companies unable at this point in their development to pay the cost of showcasing their designs in

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Oshkosh. With the application process for these exhibit spaces now complete, watch for the announcement of those selected! Each day look for presentations on developing technologies such as alternative fuels, commercial space efforts, how to start an aviation business, and many others. The Innovations Pavilion provides a stage for inventors and entrepreneurs to display their new products and concepts, to generate and excite public interest and engagement, and, in some cases, to bring potential investors together with entrepreneurs.

Scheduled Speakers Monday, July 29: “Green Technology, Alternative Fuels, and Propulsion” Randall Fishman, Owner, Electric Aircraft Corporation George Bye, CEO, Bye Aerospace

Erik Lindbergh, Space Tourism Promoter, Grandson of Charles Lindbergh Yolanka Wulff, Program Director, Sustainable Aviation Alliance Tuesday, July 30: “Start-Up Aviation Day” Esther Dyson, Investor/trained cosmonaut Bill Joos, the “Pitch Doctor” Jonathan Hartman, Sikorsky Innovations Gretchen Jahn, Knotridge Ltd. George Bye, CEO, Bye Aerospace Wednesday, July 31: “How Innovation Happens: Organizing to Enable Innovation” Alan Klapmeier, CEO, Kestrel Aircraft Steen Strand, COO, Icon Aircraft Carl Dietrich, CEO, Terrafugia Thursday, Aug. 1: “Space Odyssey 2013: Space Commercialization and Exploration” Charlie Precourt, NASA astronaut, Vice President/General Manager of ATK Aerospace Group’s Space Launch Division

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The Spirit of Liberty Foundation is calling for antique, military, and experimental aircraft owners to join in a crosscounty flight beginning the first week of July to honor and raise awareness for the past, present, and future armed forces. The tour, Liberty Flies Across America, will depart from San Diego June 28 and stop at multiple airfields and military bases across the country, including Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wis., on July 27, during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The tour will conclude on the East Coast, as it flies from Washington, D.C.,

over Philadelphia, down the Hudson River, and lands in New York on Sept. 11, just in time to honor the fallen victims of 9/11. Whenever possible, participating planes will carry a wounded warrior or member of a fallen hero’s family on segments of the tour to inspire support for servicemen and -women who have risked and are risking their lives to protect our freedom. The Spirit of Liberty Foundation is working with aviation organizations such as AOPA, the Antique Aircraft Association, and EAA to assemble this

Jim Voss, NASA astronaut, Director of Advanced Programs at Sierra Nevada Corp.?Z. Nagin Cox, Systems Engineer, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory/ Curiosity Flight Team (Mars Science Laboratory) Friday, Aug. 2: “Tomorrow Is Today: Technological Advancements” Brien Seeley, President, CAFE Foundation John Uczekaj, President/CEO, Aspen Avionics Marc Ausman, an EAA director and owner of an aviation startup company, said, “We see Oshkosh as the world’s best forum to connect aerospace entrepreneurs with investors and forward-thinking companies.” All aviation innovators are encouraged to contact Holly Williams at hwilliams@eaa.org to apply for exhibit space in the Innovations Pavilion.

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event and is also encouraging the public to get involved in whatever way they can. Various volunteer opportunities are available for people who would like to help, but do not necessarily want to fly in the tour itself. Everyone who participates in Liberty Flies Across America will receive a special certificate of acknowledgment, and will be listed on the American Patriotic Pilots Honor Roll, which will then be displayed at participating airports. For more information about Liberty Flies Across America, contact project director Jonathan Bave at bavej@spiritoflibertyfoundation.com.

NEW START POINT FOR EAA AIRVENTURE CUP RACE; PRODUCTION AIRCRAFT CLASSES ADDED The EAA AirVenture Cup Race will feature a new starting point in 2013, plus several new aircraft classes that will allow even more aviators to participate in this fun competition prior to the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in in Oshkosh, Wis. This year’s course will start at Mount Vernon Airport (MVN) in Illinois, include two turn points, and end at Waupaca Municipal Airport (PCZ) about 30 miles northwest of Oshkosh. Officials are also adding several new classes of aircraft to the race, including production-built aircraft, vintage airplanes, and warbirds. Race applications are available on the organization’s

website and will be due no later than July 1. The EAA AirVenture Cup Race provides builders and pilots an opportunity to race their aircraft in a safe and fun environment, all while promoting aviation in and over the communities where the races are held. Officials with the Mount Vernon airport expressed interest in hosting the race earlier this year. The airport is home to the annual Midwest LSA Expo and is well-equipped to serve the needs of the race staff and pilots. The EAA AirVenture Cup Race is a timed race where participants are competing against the clock. For 2013, each air-

craft’s time will be recorded beginning on its takeoff from the Mount Vernon Airport, as well as at each turn point. To finish the race, each aircraft will fly over the Waupaca Municipal Airport to obtain their finish time before circling to land. Each class has a first, second and third place award. The race staff is currently seeking out sponsors to support this year’s race. 2013 marks the race’s 16th year, with past flying courses that ranged anywhere from 400 miles to 750 miles cross country towards Oshkosh, Wis. in advance of EAA AirVenture. The first race in 1998 started in Kitty Hawk, N.C., with 10 air-

craft. Several of them have participated in the EAAAirVenture Cup Race ever since. In 2012, the race started in Mitchell, S.Dak., with more than 50 aircraft participating. On the day before last year’s race, AVC volunteers and race participants partnered with the Mitchell airport to host an airport open house, during which more than 250 Young Eagle rides were given. To learn more about the race and available sponsorship opportunities, contact Kandi Spangler at kspangler@jetbrokers.com or visit the EAA AirVenture Cup Race website at www.airventurecuprace.com.

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WORLD'S ONLY PRIVATELY OWNED HARRIER RETURNING EAA welcomes back the world’s only privately owned flying BAE Sea Harrier F/A2 to AirVenture Oshkosh 2013, as Art Nalls will bring his show stopping VTOL jump jet to Wittman Regional Airport. Nalls, EAA 689513/Warbirds 549224, wowed the crowd when he brought the aircraft to Oshkosh in 2010 and 2011. This year he plans to arrive Saturday or Sunday prior to opening day, then make several flying demonstrations throughout the week before departing Thursday, Aug. 1. Nalls, who flew Harriers while serving as a lieutenant colonel in the Marines, purchased the completely demilitarized aircraft in 2006 from a broker who had obtained it from Britain’s Royal Navy surplus. It’s the second Sea Harrier ever manufactured, Nalls said, and at 34-years

old, the oldest one surviving. Through the years AirVenture attendees have seen their share of American AV-8A and AV-8B Harriers demonstrate the type’s unique vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) abilities. But Nalls’ was the first British Sea Harrier to appear in Oshkosh, and the differences in the aircraft variants are significant. “The Sea Harrier is a fighter aircraft designed to shoot down enemy aircraft,” Nalls said, while the AV-8s were designed for air-to-ground and close air support. “The Sea Harrier has a bigger nose, a raised canopy for better visibility, and shorter wings.” Ithas a 50,000 footper-minute climb rate, much faster that of the AV-8, which Nalls spent most of his military career flying. It’s also a very thirsty bird, guzzling a gallon of fuel every six seconds. It uses

GET READY Hollywood blockbusters, a special pre-premiere screening, and fun aviation classics are among the films topping the lineup for this year’s EAA Fly-In Theater, which is presented by Ford Motor Company. The films include popular Hollywood releases, many with direct or close ties to aircraft and features at EAA AirVenture this year. Among the movies that will be seen on the five-story-high screen under the stars are James Bond classics, action/adventure films, and the previously announced screening of Disney’s Planes on Friday, Aug. 2. A special presentation of blockbuster proportions is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, and will be announced

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Nalls said this year his airplane has seen a large spike in demand due to the widespread cancellation of U.S. military aircraft at airshows brought about by the federal budget cutbacks. “Our schedule is full with nine scheduled appearances this year,” he said. “Many airshows rely on military airplanes, so we do what we can.”

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at a later date. Reminiscent of the drive-in theaters of days gone by, the Fly-In Theater provides guests with the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy free popcorn after a long day of airshows, exhibits, and workshops. Located adjacent to Camp Scholler, the theater hosts celebrity presenters that in past years have included Harrison Ford, John Travolta, and George Lucas. A lineup of film presenters will be announced as they are confirmed. “The Fly-In Theater is a wonderful way for families and aviation enthusiasts to finish a great day at Oshkosh,” said Kevin Keling, North American corporate events manager for Ford Motor Company. “This has become one of the

WOMENVENTURE Attention women aviators and enthusiasts: WomenVenture at AirVenture will be held on Friday, Aug. 2, including the annual Women in Aviation International Connect Breakfast, the traditional photo on Philips 66 Plaza, and new for 2013, the WomenVenture Power Lunch. The Power Lunch will occur at Theater in the Woods after the group

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50 gallons just moving from its hangar to the runway at St. Mary’s County Airport, Md., Nalls said. Nalls is the first pilot to be civilian and aerobatic rated in Harriers. His flying partner and fellow test pilot, retired USMC Maj. Gen. Joe Anderson, is the second. Anderson and Nalls flew AV-8A Harriers in the famous Ace of Spades Squadron, VMA-231. Flying demonstration times at Oshkosh have yet to be finalized, so stay tuned. However, it’ll be obvious when the Harrier is flying. When Nalls fires up the thunderous Rolls-Royce Pegasus Mk. 106 vectored thrust turbofans, it’s almost as if time stands still; everyone’s head turns toward the flightline. “It’s the most amazing thing,” Nalls said. “Merely starting the engine causes people to stop what they’re doing.”

most popular evening activities at AirVenture, and we look forward to building a schedule that is appealing and of interest to the Oshkosh audience.” The Fly-In Theater films, which are included in AirVenture daily admission, are shown nightly from Sunday, July 28, through Saturday, August 3 (weather permitting), with presenters starting at 8:30 p.m. (with the exception of Wednesday and Saturday, which begin at 9:30 p.m.). The Fly-In Theater nightly lineup is: Sunday, July 28: Octopussy (1983, PG13), starring Roger Moore, Maud Adams, and Louis Jourdan Monday, July 29: Iron Man 2 (2010, PG-13), starring Robert Downey Jr.,

Gwyneth Paltrow, and Don Cheadle Tuesday, July 30: Special presentation TBA Wednesday, July 31: Skyfall (2012, PG13), starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, and Javier Bardem Thursday, Aug. 1: The Avengers (2012, PG-13), starring Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson Friday, Aug. 2: Disney’s Planes (2013, not yet rated), special screening introduced by director Klay Hall Saturday, Aug. 3: Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines (1965, G), starring Stuart Whitman and Sarah Miles

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photo is taken. Featured speakers include Amanda Wright Lane, great-grandniece of Orville and Wilbur Wright and a trustee for the Wright Family Fund of the Dayton Foundation; Sherry Carbary, vice president of Boeing Flight Service; and Z. Nagin Cox, a member of NASA’s Mission Operations Flight Team and Mars Science Laboratory. Cost is just $5 to be a part of it all, so register today.

www.airventure.org/womenventure. The annual Women Soar You Soar will be held Aug. 1-4 as up to 100 young women can discover aviation-based careers available to them, and plug into a women-mentor network. For more, including registration information, visit www.airventure.org/womensoar.

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BUILDAPLANE ANNOUNCES TEACHERS’ DAY 2013 BuildAPlane, a non-profit aviation education organization in cooperation with GAMA and EAA, will sponsor Teachers’ Day at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture again this year in Oshkosh, Wis. The event is scheduled for July 30, 2013, and will expose teachers to a variety of programs and curricula that allow educators to put aviation in classrooms, from middle school through high school grades. “We are amazed how many great opportunities are out there to use aviation to engage and motivate kids to learn,” says Lyn Freeman, Build A Plane’s pres-

ident. “Today’s students respond to real world applications, and aviation really captures their attention.” Presentations will be given on materials available from private industry, the federal government and aviation organizations that expose students to all aspects of aviation, from vocation to avocation. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in a number of hands-on presentations and to speak directly to program specialists. A wide variety of free takehome materials will be available for all attendees. “There are some truly remarkable

DISNEY'S PLANES MOVIE SET Everyone knows that Oshkosh becomes the busiest airport in the world the week of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and that airplanes take off all the time – however, 2013 will be a first for some very special planes. The summer release of Disney’s Planes, the animated comedy adventure from above the world of the popular 2006 film Cars, has the aviation community’s interest. Those attending AirVenture this year will have the opportunity to experience a special preview screening at the Fly-In Theater on Friday night, Aug. 2, one week before the movie opens in theaters nationwide. Disney’s Planes will touch all who see it and help them understand the thrill and excitement that flying offers. Director and aviation enthusiast

Klay Hall says, “Disney’s Planes is a great underdog story. It has a lot of heart and a message we can all use: If we can believe in ourselves, step out of our comfort zones, and get past whatever fear that’s holding us back, we’d be surprised with the results. And that’s exactly what happens to Dusty in this movie. He’s a crop duster who’s never flown above 1,000 feet, but he dreams of being the fastest air racer in the world. He has a lot of obstacles to overcome and needs to dig pretty deep to find the courage to become more than he was built to be. We’re so happy to share the film with the passionate aviation community at AirVenture.” Prior to the movie, Hall will be present at the screening to talk about the making of Disney’s Planes, sharing behindthe-scenes stories and secrets.

aviation programs for the classroom available. Not only can teachers use aviation to motivate kids to learn science, math, technology and engineering, but this is a chance to allow their students to start a lifelong love affair with aviation!” says Katrina Bradshaw, BuildAPlane’s Executive Director. “And all teachers get a free wristband to attend AirVenture for the day after the presentations!” Organizations presenting material at BuildAPlane’s Teachers’ Day include the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Air and Space Museum, AOPA, AMA, EAA, Learn to Fly, Aviation

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“The Fly-In Theater has become a signature event at AirVenture and Ford is delighted to host Dusty and the crew for a screening that no doubt will pack the house,” said Kevin Keling, North America corporate events manager for Ford Motor Company, which each year sponsors the Fly-In Theater presentations. The special preview screening is included with regular EAA AirVenture admission on Aug. 2. The Fly-In Theater is an outdoor facility with a five-storyhigh screen and full sound system that presents aviation and other action movies for AirVenture attendees during AirVenture. It is a favorite evening activity for all Oshkosh attendees, especially those from the adjacent Camp Scholler camping area.

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Explorers and more. Teachers’ Day at AirVenture is made possible by the generous support of the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturer’s Association (GAMA). Attendees can obtain one graduate credit through Viterbo University, as well as complimentary admission to EAA AirVenture after attending Teachers’ Day. Registration for the free event is available at www.BuildAPlane.org, and space is limited. For more information, contact BuildAPlane, 804/843-3321.

AIRVENTURE “AirVenture is a wonderful family event and we are absolutely thrilled to be a part of the ultimate family experience with this special screening of Disney’s Planes,” said Jack Pelton, EAA chairman of the board. “Dusty will be a real star of AirVenture this year in so many ways. We urge people to make plans now to join us for this special event.” Disney’s Planes features a talented roster of voice talent, including Dane Cook, Brad Garrett, Teri Hatcher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Stacy Keach, and more. Disney’s Planes takes off in theaters on August 9. For more information, check out the movie’s website www.disney.com /planes.

DUSTY, STAR OF DISNEY’S PLANES TO APPEAR AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2013 Dusty Crophopper Will be on Display and Fly Throughout Week at Oshkosh The summer release of Disney’s Planes, the animated comedy adventure from above the world of the popular 2006 film Cars, has the entire aviation community buzzing. Disney’s Planes captures all of the thrill and excitement that flying has to offer – plus a lot of heart and humor. For thousands of air-show attendees, the movie will jump to life with Dusty’s flying performance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on July 29-Aug. 4 and other select air shows across the country. Dusty

will show off his talents, communicate with the crowd and be accompanied by an exclusive and uplifting Disney musical score during his flying demonstrations on July 29, July 31, and Aug. 2. In addition, the movie will come to life with a colorful interactive display at Oshkosh that will be loaded with activities. The display, which is a great attraction for children and adults alike, will be located just north of the AirVenture control tower and feature stickers, tattoos, coloring sheets and more featuring all of

the characters from Disney’s Planes. The owner and pilot of the aircraft tapped to play the role of Dusty in the airshow performances is Texas-based aerial applicator Rusty Lindeman, who customized one of his own Air Tractor AT301 airplanes to match Dusty’s paint scheme and features. Manufactured in Olney, Texas, Air Tractor aircraft are used for agricultural spraying, seeding and fertilizing, plus forestry protection, fire fighting and more in the U.S. and more than 30 countries around the world.

“We’re happy to help bring Dusty to life for the performances and hope that the audience will have fun and learn a bit more about the importance of aerial application in modern agriculture,” said Air Tractor’s Kristin Edwards. Air Tractor's founder, Leland Snow, designed, built and flew his own purposebuilt crop duster in 1953 and devoted his career to designing bigger and better aircraft for aerial application.

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AARON TIPPIN WILL FLY ORIGINAL LITTLE TOOT As many EAAers know, country music legend Aaron Tippin is a multiengine- and instrument-rated pilot, A&P, and a helicopter pilot. He’s joining the Little Toot airplane family as he and Tommy Meyer, son of Little Toot designer George Meyer, are partnering to bring back the airplane to its proper place in aviation history. Tippin and Meyer are co-owners of a Little Toot they’re in the process of restoring themselves. “I love being hands-on

and can’t wait to make the Little Toot look brand-spankin’ new,” Tippin said. Tippin flew the original Little Toot (N61G) home to Nashville, Tenn., to show it off to all his flying pals. He’ll also fly the airplane to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in July. George Meyer’s original design from the early 1950s still looks as fresh and exciting today as it did back then. “The airplane is very strong, and can withstand aerobatics of +/-10g,” Tippin exclaimed.

The first fly-in to see Little Toot was the 1957 EAA fly-in convention in Milwaukee, Wis., where it earned the Mechanix Illustrated Outstanding Achievement in a Homebuilt Aircraft Award. EAA Sport Aviation magazine labeled the airplane “the Cadillac of biplanes.” Find out more about Tippin’s music and his Little Toot fly-ins on his website, http://aarontippin.musiccitynetworks.com

EAA ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING MOVES To allow more EAA members to attend their annual membership meeting at AirVenture, which is also the annual convention, EAA's annual meeting has been moved to Wednesday, July 31, at 8:30 a.m. at Theater in the Woods. The annual meeting had traditionally been

held on Saturday morning at the fly-in. “We'd heard from numerous members that the Saturday morning meeting was too late in the week for them to attend. Thus, most years that annual meeting attendance was quite sparse,” said Jack Pelton, EAA chairman of the

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Aaron Tippin announced he would fly the original Little Toot biplane to AirVenture in July.

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board. “We also want to see more members at their annual meeting, have them meet and talk with our board members, and also update them on their organization's current status and future direction.” The annual meeting will continue to include the election of EAA board mem-

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bers, business and financial reports, a period for questions to the board from members, and this year a vote on restated EAA Articles of Incorporation. In order to vote for EAA board members at the annual meeting, EAA members must bring their current, valid membership card.

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First Public U.S. Flights Will be at Oshkosh

“Jetman” Rossy will make his first U.S. public flights at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013. (Photo by André Bernet) Yves “Jetman” Rossy, the world’s first jet-powered man, will make his first public U.S. flights this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, showcasing the cutting edge of human flight at The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration on July 29August 4. The U.S. flights are supported by Jetman’s sponsor, the luxury Swiss watch manufacturer Breitling. Complete details on the AirVenture flight schedule will be announced as it is finalized. Along with

the appearance at Oshkosh, Jetman will fly in the U.S. at the Reno Air Races in September. “We have eagerly followed and supported Jetman’s progress and success for several years,” said Jim DiMatteo, EAA’s vice president of AirVenture features and attractions. “He has already been featured as our cover story in EAA Sport Aviation magazine (March 2011), so to welcome him here this summer is an exciting first and part of the unique flying world you’ll see only at Oshkosh.” The American tour follows Jetman’s successful private flight over the Grand Canyon in 2011 and numerous demonstrations in Europe. EAA assisted Rossy with the paperwork to make the U.S. flights possible, in cooperation with John Parker, jetwing owner and key to obtaining FAA authorization. “I am excited to share my project with fellow enthusiasts and be a part of aviation’s biggest gathering in the world,” Rossy said from his home in

Switzerland. “EAA helped me secure the experimental exhibition special airworthiness certificate for my jetwing. It will be a privilege to attend Oshkosh and demonstrate how experimental projects can push forward the boundaries of flight.” Using a carbon-Kevlar jetwing with four engines, each of which capable of a 22-kilogram thrust, the Swiss aviator is able to propel himself through the sky at upward of 150 mph, controlled by a simple throttle in his hand. The rest of the controls are left to the human fuselage – Rossy himself – who simply uses his shoulders, body, and legs to steer, pitch, and descend. This forward-thinking technology has allowed Rossy to achieve many outstanding feats since 2008, including soaring above Rio de Janeiro, completing aerobatics from the Breitling Orbiter balloon, crossing the English Channel and flying in formation with various Breitling jets, warbirds and passenger aircraft.

For Breitling, a watch brand synonymous with aviation, both the Oshkosh and Reno events are a natural fit to celebrate the past, present, and future world of flight. The watch manufacturer joined Jetman as his main sponsor in 2010 and allowed him to achieve many aviation firsts. “Breitling is honored to bring Jetman back to the United States,” said Breitling U.S.A. President Thierry Prissert. “His aerobatic feats exemplify the spirit of aviation, and his never-ending dedication to air exploration enhances each event in which he performs. Jetman in flight is truly incredible and something everyone should see for themselves.” Jetman’s flights will be part of AirVenture’s air shows during the week. EAA AirVenture daily air shows are presented by Rockwell Collins.

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June 2013

By Ed Downs

SATURN (THE PLANET, NOT THE CAR)

o doubt about it, my second favorite magazine, Sky & Telescope (guess who comes in first?) spiked this amateur astronomer’s interest in what is arguably the “biggest show” in our solar system. Excellent articles in the May issue of S&T helped guide me in making some of the observations contained in this month’s Skies to Stars. Sure, Jupiter is bigger and has more atmospheric detail to admire (or fear, if you get too close), but Saturn has those incredible rings, first observed by none other than Galileo Galilei. Galileo’s crude, fuzzy, telescope of 1610 caused Galileo to conclude that the rings were two moons, not rings. But by 1646 technology was kicking in and Francesco Fontana sketched what we now recognize as “rings,” followed by Christian Huygens with more detailed sketches in 1665. But it was JeanDominique Cassini that truly defined the rings as we know them today, later to be scrutinized by Voyagers 1 and 2 from 1980-81 and then the Cassini orbital

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of orientation. With an approximate “finger drag” to the east, I aligned the laser finder with a suspicious “bright star” and sure enough, I was on Saturn, with rings ablaze! High, thin, cirrus clouds limited viewing conditions, but the planet and at least four of its 62 moons (one of which is named “Pandora”) were clearly visible. Appearing light tan in color, some hint of atmospheric banding could be seen with the magnification of 190 power through a high quality, wide view, eyepiece. The three major divisions of the rings could not be clearly seen, so it was time to move in for a “low flyby.” The use of a device called a Barlow lens allowed magnification to be doubled. But such high magnification carries a down side, as the less than perfect viewing conditions are also magnified. The unaided eye views Saturn as an object that is about 798 million miles from Earth, meaning you see only a speck of light. But crank up the magnification on a high quality, moderate Continued on Page 44

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opposition to the earth (meaning that Sun, Earth and Saturn are aligned, with Saturn exposed to maximum sunlight for excellent reflectivity) and closest to Earth. This rapidly spinning giant (a full rotation in less than 11 hours) was tilted nearly 19 degrees, meaning the rings would be especially observable Yes, these were going to be my photons – messenger of electromagnetic energy traveling at the speed of light to my planet for my eyes to enjoy this night. That may sound a bit selfish, but I also do not think it is much fun to buy a terrific steak dinner and then watch somebody else eat it. By around 10 p.m., it was dark enough for this astronomer to enjoy his “evening out.” A quick look at the May star map pointed to the South East part of the sky, with the constellations Virgo and Libra being touted as good guides in finding Saturn. For some reason, I spotted the oddly tilted shape of the rectangular constellation Corvus which provided a point

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TWO EAA MEMBERS STRIVING TO BE YOUNGEST SOLO CIRCUMNAVIGATORS Over the next couple of months, two young EAA members hope to break the world record for the youngest person ever to make a solo flight around the world, and promote youth involvement in aviation in the process. Twenty-year-old Jack Wiegand is already well into his trip after departing from California's Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) on May 2. Wiegand plans to fly his family's Mooney Ovation2 GX approximately 21,000 nautical miles over the course of

his trip, crossing three oceans and visiting 14 countries. The flight is expected to take approximately 36 days, and will include 24 scheduled stops. Wiegand hopes to conclude his trip on June 6, landing at his starting point in Fresno. Nineteen-year-old Ryan Campbell, EAA 1001585, an Australia native and former EAA Young Eagle, began planning his solo trip right after earning his commercial pilot certificate two years ago. He has since partnered with World Youth International and Teen World

Flight to support his trip. Campbell will depart for his journey in a Cessna 182T on June 30, so his travel stops coincide with EAA AirVenture 2013. He will land in Appleton, Wis., on July 25, and make a short hop down to Oshkosh the following Monday, July 29. Campbell estimates his circumnavigation will take approximately 200 flight hours, span 23,000 nautical miles, and take him to 25 destinations in 15 different countries. Learn more about Campbell and his

rings are visible, the atmosphere of Saturn takes on real character and the moons come alive. No longer are the moons just specks of light, but individual, living mini-planets traveling around a remarkable host. This observer began the age old process of sketching what was being seen in the eyepiece, with each glance revealing fresh detail. “Seeing” takes practice, and sketching is a great

learning aid. Six moons were now easily seen, with two others faintly visible. The giant moon, Titan (larger than the planet Mercury), could be seen with its own yellow/brown atmosphere hiding mountains and lakes of natural gas. Several of Saturn’s moons have their own atmosphere and are volcanically active. These are not dead worlds, like our own moon. While fine details of Saturn and the rings

Ryan Campbell (left) and Jack Wiegand upcoming trip on the Teen World Flight website, www.teenworldflight.com.

Skies to Stars

Continued from Paage 42 to large aperture telescope, and you can travel nearly 796 million miles in less time than it takes Mr. Sulu to move the thrust levers of the Enterprise from idle to full warp. In other words, one’s distance from Saturn drops from nearly 798 million miles away to just more than 2 million miles. To be sure, one is still some distance out, but now three individual

were victims of only moderate seeing conditions, the image was spectacular. This backyard journey lasted for only an hour or two, but it was well worth it. After all, how many readers can say they traveled nearly 796 million miles, at the speed of light?

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ANOTHER GREAT PLANES OF FAME AIRSHOW AND PRS PREVIEW

gnoring the naysayers, Planes of Fame goes right ahead and puts on an amazing airshow – again. Nearly 40,000 people were in attendance to witness history and a terrific show. This year, the airshow celebrated the history of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning. There are only seven airworthy P-38s in the world today, and five of them were in the skies over the Chino Airport. Another P-38 on display, a photo-recon variant, made up the sixth P-38 at the show that weekend. The formation of five was breathtaking. I don’t think we’ll ever see something like that again, sadly. The rest of the airshow was also very exciting. Aerobatic performance from the great Sean D. Tucker was another highlight. Other aerobatic displays included Rob Harrison, John Collver, Clay Lacy’s Learjet routine and Margi Stiver’s terrific wingwalking with Lee Oman at the wheel.

The show starts each day with the Missing Man Formation Flight. (Bruce Croft)

Five P-38 Lightnings in Formation – Amazing. Another crowd favorite, the N9M Flying Wing – the only one of its kind in the world – is also exciting to watch. Three B-25s, two C-47s flying in formation and a beautiful PBY really added something to the show this year. As always, the aircraft are not the only stars of the day; the airshow also honored several veterans’ groups during the event. Listening to them tell their tales of service is a great way to remember why they are The Greatest Generation. Pilots and crew from the National P38 Association, the 80th Fighter Group, the 91st Bomber Group, the 506th Fighter Group, and veterans sponsored by the Veterans History Project: John Knapp 44th Infantry, Celso Jaquez 6th Marines, Geoff Blackman VP-23 Navy, and Muriel Engelman Army Nurse were among the group sharing their stories. Even with losing one of their largest sponsors this year, Planes of Fame put on another terrific event. I have already circled the first weekend in May 2014 and will be there again next year!

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Sean D. Tucker – the most exciting man in Airshows. (Rob “Phred” Miller)

It’s still too early to know who will be in attendance at the 50th Anniversary of the Reno Air Races. However, we do know that there are a record number of Rookies attending the Pylon Racing Seminar (Rookie School) this year. Again, this is a very positive sign for the event that so many of us love. You should stay tuned for more information on what to expect. We have heard that Breitling has increased their sponsorship of the Air Races – which is great news. They are also bringing Yves Rossy – the Breitling “Jetman.” This is something all of us

(Rob “Phred” Miller)

want to see! Can you imagine a man with a jet pack flying the pylons? Yes! Other performers include The Patriots Jet Team, another crowd favorite. David Martin, Michael Goulian, Jim Pietz and the amazing antics of Kent Pietsch will round out the show. If you haven’t purchased your tick-

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ets yet, what are you waiting for? We will see you in September to celebrate the Reno Air Races 50th Anniversary. I can’t wait!

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An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is the first aircraft carrier to successfully catapult launch an unmanned aircraft from its flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman by Alan Radecki/Released) The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator (UCAS-D) completed its first ever carrier-based catapult launch from USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) off the coast of Virginia on May 14, 2013. “Today we saw a small, but significant pixel in the future picture of our Navy as we begin integration of unmanned systems into arguably the most complex warfighting environment that exists today: the flight deck of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier,” said Vice Adm. David Buss, commander, Naval Air Forces, the Navy’s “Air Boss.” The unmanned aircraft launched from the deck of George H.W. Bush at 11:18 a.m. It executed several planned low approaches to the carrier and safely transited across the Chesapeake Bay to land at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., after a 65-minute flight. Buss called the launch a “watershed event” in naval aviation and said he expects that decades from now, a future “Air Boss” will have a picture of the X47B launching from Bush behind his or her desk just as he has a picture of aviation pioneer Eugene Ely’s first-ever landing on the deck of a ship in 1911 behind his desk today. Completing another important first for the UCAS-D program, the team demonstrated the ability to precisely navigate the X-47B within the controlled airspace around an aircraft carrier at sea and seamlessly pass control of the air vehicle from a “mission operator” aboard the car-

rier to one located in the Mission Test Control Center at NAS Patuxent River for landing. “The flight today demonstrated that the X-47B is capable of operation from a carrier, hand-off from one mission control station to another, flight through the national airspace, and recovery at another location without degradation in safety or precision,” said Matt Funk, lead test engineer for the Navy UCAS program. Prior to the catapult launch, the UCAS test team also conducted deckhandling and ship-integration testing to demonstrate the capability to safely operate the X-47B in the dynamic, unforgiving environment of an aircraft carrier flight deck. “This event is a testament to the teamwork, professionalism and expertise of everyone involved with X-47B program,” said Rear Adm. Mat Winter, program executive officer for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons. “Their work will positively impact future unmanned aviation development for years to come.” Over the next few weeks, the X-47B aircraft will fly approaches to the ship multiple times and eventually land on the pitching flight deck, said Navy UCAS Program Manager Capt. Jaime Engdahl. The UCAS team will conduct additional shore-based testing with the X-47B at NAS Patuxent River in the coming months before its final carrier-based arrested landing demonstration later this summer.

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Cormac Siegfried, flanked by his grandfather Robert (left) and father, Rand, after successfully soloing in Robert's 1944 Stearman. (eaa.org)

By EAA Staff Cormac Siegfried, son of EAA Director Emeritus Rand Siegfried, successfully completed his first solo flight in

a powered aircraft on May 5 in his grandfather Robert “Old Bob” Siegfried’s Boeing Stearman PT 17, the iconic World War II trainer. Cormac, 17, made three take-offs and landings at Clow Airport in Bolingbrook, Ill., as his father/flight instructor observed from the ground. “It was a beautiful day and he was ready to go,” Rand said. “I climbed out of the airplane and told him to do what he knew how to do.” Cormac soloed in a glider on his 14th birthday in March 2010, and has been eager to fly his grandfather’s Stearman ever since. “I’ve been flying in this airplane since I was a baby and it meant a lot to me that Grandpa let me fly it for my solo,” Cormac said. The Siegfrieds are a three-generation flying family. Old Bob started flying in 1946 at the Mt.Hawley airport in Peoria, Ill., became a flight instructor in

DTC DUAT SUPPORTS AOPA’S FLYING CLUBS INITIATIVE By AOPA Communications staff

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“Strengthening pilot communities through flying clubs not only encourages current pilots to keep flying, but also provides encouragement and mentoring support that can convert aviation enthusiasts into new student pilots,” said Bill Young, Program Manager for DTC DUAT. “DTC DUAT is excited about the work that AOPA is doing to help improve and grow flying clubs, so we wanted to show our Continued on Page 52

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1949, then flew for United Airlines from 1951-1989. Today he flies his Beechcraft V-35B Bonanza and the Stearman. Old Bob taught all five of his children to fly and three of them are active pilots today, including Rand, Robert Siegfried II, and former EAA Warbirds of America President Rick Siegfried – a 747

pilot with UAL. Rand’s daughter McKinley, 21, is also a pilot, flying a Legend Cub she built with her dad. This EAA family attends AirVenture every year, including the Bonanzas to Oshkosh mass arrival and Warbirds of America activities.

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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 pro-active 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, exerted 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.

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n cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) initiated a study of meteorological (MET) and aeronautical information services (AIS) received via data link. The purpose of the study was to analyze information from users of data link technologies as reported in ASRS incident reports. Qualitative assessments of available records provided valuable insight on data link user interface and actual cockpit experiences related to data link weather or AIS information. The preliminary findings in the Study included: The incident reports within the study group were almost equally divided between air carrier operations and general aviation The majority of reporters’ comments regarding MET data link usage were positive and indicated that the technology was a valued tool in the mitigation of adverse weather encounters The problems most often cited in regard to MET data link information were related to the timeliness of the data The following ASRS report excerpts were taken from the data set that was used for the Meteorological and Aeronautical Information Services Data Link Study.

A Dangerous Dilemma A PA-32 Pilot experienced hazardous weather conditions after relying upon data link weather for a “real time” picture of enroute conditions. • While in cruise flight, it became necessary to deviate due to existing and building thunderstorms. ATC had advised me of the largest storm which I

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had visually... The storm was to the north. I was also using XM downloaded weather for information. When the XM indicated it was safe to turn more northerly, I advised ATC that I was starting my turn and he agreed that the turn looked “good to him.” I went IMC momentarily and when I broke out there was a large buildup at my twelve o’clock position. The main storm was still off to my right. I could see several breaks around the buildup. I requested and was approved for a climb to 10,000 feet in an attempt to remain visual on the buildup. I was unable to do so and encountered IMC. While IMC, I flew into an area of fast building weather that was joining up with the known cell to my right. I advised ATC of my dilemma and he was very surprised to see how quickly the cell was developing. He vectored me through the safest part of it. I was forced to use every method from my training by turning the autopilot off, slowing, and keeping the wings level. At one time with [climb power] I was descending at 1,500 feet per minute. I eventually exited the weather…. ATC advised that the area had completely closed up. Only then did the XM weather update to reflect the actual conditions that existed. The great guy at ATC was almost as nervous as I was. The delay of the update with the speed of the buildup of these air mass thunderstorms resulted in an inaccurate pictorial that I was using to determine my route of flight.

“I Thought I Would Have an Uneventful Arrival” When fast moving convective activity is present, more than a good preflight briefing and onboard NEXRAD informa-

tion may be needed to keep up with current conditions. After enduring an unexpected “flight” on the ramp, this M-20 Pilot recognized that a false sense of security was a factor in his not getting real time data from Flight Watch. • Just prior to departure I received a full VFR weather briefing which contained no SIGMETs. The forecast was VMC for the entire route. Mention was made of some convective activity, but it was not expected to affect my route of flight. Enroute, I had access to XM weather and SkyRadar. One hour prior to my ETA, I noticed a large cell with Level 6 activity within... I made some preliminary plans for an alternate, but as I approached within 20 minutes of my destination, I thought I would have an uneventful arrival. ATIS was reporting winds 280 degrees at 10 knots gusting to 14 knots with a broken ceiling at 5,500 feet. Approach Control and Tower casually mentioned the weather, but there was no sense of urgency concerning the developing situation. On a two mile final, lightning struck the field. As I flared to land, a large microburst was observed on the airport and wind gusted to 40 knots. By this point I landed and started to taxi to the ramp. Rain and wind became torrential and the aircraft started to weather vane on the taxiway. I maintained appropriate control inputs and made it to the ramp where I turned the aircraft into the wind, kept the engine running and maintained full forward yoke and full nose down trim. At times the wind gusted to 55 knots. The NEXRAD display was displaying Level 6 returns over the field. The rainwater on the ramp had whitecaps. Tower did a great job of keeping me informed of wind direction and speed. I

“flew” on the ramp for 20 minutes before the winds let up…. I have always considered myself cautious and not a risk taker. I have not hesitated to deviate in the past when weather was dangerous. I am ashamed of my judgment during the conclusion of this flight. There were several factors that led to my decision... I had a false sense of security about the weather that led me to make an inappropriate decision. I could not believe a convective cell could move that fast... I should have been talking to Flight Watch to get real time data about the direction and velocity of the cell.

TFR Troubles The ASRS Data Link Study noted that a number of incident reports cited missing, inadequate or late AIS data. This PA-28 Pilot’s experience was an example of how delayed TFR information can “pop up,” after it is too late. • I departed...and flew direct...on a VFR flight. I thought I was departing just prior to the Presidential TFR, which I believed to be starting in 15 minutes... Unfortunately I was mistaken on the TFR start time either due to a change or an error on my part, but the TFR went into effect two minutes before I departed. I was asked upon landing to call the FAA, which I did…. The AWOS that I checked via phone prior to departure did not have any special NOTAMs for the TFR... In addition, my Garmin 496 must have been delayed with the data feed because I only saw the TFR pop up on my display as I was leaving the TFR.

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NEW CITATION M2 REACHES WING MATE STAGE Cessna Aircraft Company, on May 8 announced that the first production unit of the new Citation M2 has reached the significant milestone of wing and fuselage mating. Certification is expected in the second half of 2013. “The M2 program is progressing well, and we are all looking forward to advancing to the certification process and starting customer deliveries,” said Dick Friesen, Cessna value stream manager for the Mustang and M2 in Independence, Kans. “This is the moment when we can see an aircraft take shape, and we hope it is equally exciting for our customers who want to start flying their M2.” Wing mating is a critical juncture in the production process as it allows the

team to start the engine installation phase. Wing mating also prepares the aircraft for the beginning of functional testing of the aircraft systems including avionics, hydraulics and flight controls. The M2 was developed with input from the already strong Mustang customer base, and the engineering present in this aircraft reflects customers’ desires – resulting in a larger and faster jet with a greater range. Equipped with Williams International engines and 1,965 pounds of thrust, the M2 has a maximum cruising speed of 400 ktas. Requiring a mere 3,250 feet for take off and landing, the M2 allows access to some of the world’s premier destinations where many other business aircraft are unable to venture.

Unlike any other business jet, the M2 is fitted by Cessna’s proprietary Intrinzic Flight Deck powered by Garmin G3000 avionics. The ergonomically designed passenger cabin is fully equipped for seven passengers and boasts a 1,300 nm flight range. Upon completion the M2 is expected to be certified for a maximum altitude of 41,000 feet. The M2 is one of six new Cessna products to hit the market in 2013. The M2 is joined by the new Citation X and the new Citation Sovereign – aircraft that recently celebrated a production rollout and first production rollout, respectively. On the single engine side, the high-powered Grand Caravan EX entered service in December

of 2012, the TTx had its first production flight in March, and the Jet-A fueled Turbo Skylane JT-A is in production line flow. To learn more about the Citation M2 visit www.Cessna.com.

NATA HOLDS BREAKTHROUGH MEETING WITH IRS EXCISE TAX ISSUE The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on May 16 informed the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) that the agency will suspend potential assessments associated with current ongoing audits of aircraft management companies that are facing significant uncertainty as to their potential Federal Excise Tax (FET) liability. Moreover, the IRS indicated that it would move forward toward developing new guidelines on the application of FETs with respect to this issue. NATA

anticipates, in the coming months, that guidance will be developed to clarify future actions and audit standards, per the discussion with IRS officials. The week prior to May 16, NATA staff along with Marian Epps of Epps Aviation, Nel Stubbs of Conklin & de Decker, and representatives from the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), met with senior IRS officials from the Small Business/Self Employed Division (SBSE) to make the case for clear and precise guidance on the scope of FETs on owner-oper-

HAI, HERTZ TEAM UP In an effort to fulfill its constant goal of helping members do business costeffectively, the Helicopter Association International (HAI) has teamed with Hertz Rent-a-Car to offer special discounts and deals worldwide. “This is HAI’s first affinity program offering, and we couldn’t be happier that it’s Hertz,” said HAI Vice President of Business Development Karen Gebhart. “Their global reach means our members

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ated use of aircraft being utilized in an aircraft management agreement. “During this meeting, we strongly advocated our case and IRS officials did an outstanding job of tackling our concerns. They asked that we give them a week to review and they came back to us today with a decision to complete open audits but suspend any potential assessments until new guidance on the application of the FETs is developed,” said NATA President and CEO Thomas L. Hendricks on May 16.

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“The G1000’s design brings new levels of situational awareness, simplicity and safety to the cockpit,” said Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott. “The G1000 with the standard three-display glass screens for the Seneca V gives pilots rich flight-critical data that pro-

ports. In addition, members earn points toward free days, weeks, and weekends every time they rent. “At HAI, our first priority will always be safety — but we are also committed to helping our members large and small do business as cost effectively as possible,” said Gebhart. “So keep watching. We’ll be looking for more member opportunities like this one with Hertz.”

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June 17, 2013. In just its first year, the GAMA and BuildAPlane competition attracted entries from 27 schools in 22 states. The schools used complimentary “Fly to Learn” software, including curricula and training, which allowed them to design and fly their own virtual airplane. Each school entered a design to compete in a virtual fly-off, which were scored on aerodynamic and performance parameters. Judges from GAMA selected the winning high schools.

“To see the skills, ingenuity and creativity these students demonstrated in this competition gives me great confidence in the future of our industry’s engineering, maintenance and pilot workforce,” said GAMA President & CEO Pete Bunce. “This valuable experience promotes the real-world value of STEM education, as well as the career opportunities available in the aerospace engineering field.” Under the guidance of staff from Glasair, BuildAPlane and GAMA, each team will build a Glasair Sportsman 2+2,

a metal and composite aircraft that seats four adults. Sold as a kit, the plane can be assembled with assistance in just two weeks through Glasair’s well-known “Two Weeks to Taxi” program. The planes are scheduled to be flown to Oshkosh, Wis., where they will be featured at AirVenture 2013 from July 29Aug. 4, 2013. “The fact that these students will go from designing virtual airplanes on their computers at school to building real airContinued on Page 55

Piper Receives OK Continued from Page 49 Radar and satellite imagery are also available through this service for the United States, Southern Canada, Western Europe and Australia. In addition, the G1000 can support voice and data services that let the pilot make worldwide phone calls, send text messages and send email via SMS from the airplane’s cockpit using the GTN as the dialing and messaging interface. The G1000 flight deck presents flight instrumentation, navigation, weather, terrain, traffic and engine data on three large-format, high-resolution displays. It replaces the dual Garmin G600 suite currently on Seneca V’s. Garmin’s reliable GRS77 Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) provides accurate, digital output and referencing of aircraft position, rate, vector and acceleration data. The latest Garmin G1000 software on the Seneca V includes Vertical Profile

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Enthusiasts and photographers are sure to delight when planes of all kinds take flight, as AirFest 2013 returns to the Nevada County Airport (KGOO). The event kicks off on Friday, July 12 with an evening Big Band Show and Dinner Dance inside of two spacious hangars. Flanked by World War II airplanes and vintage vehicles, an AllAmerican dinner including fine local wines will be followed by a patriotic performance of the Moonlight Swing Living-History Big Band, renown 22piece re-creation of the 1940s Glenn Miller swing era. Warbird fly-bys and hot air balloons will provide even more excitement to the romantic and nostalgic atmosphere. On Saturday, scores more of rare and exotic aircraft will begin arriving at 8 a.m. to join the many World War II vintage planes already on hand, within view from the traditional pancake breakfast hosted by EAA Chapter #1175. Locally built kit planes, air racers, antique, classic aircraft and radio-controlled model airplane demonstrations will augment big iron P-51 Mustangs, Douglass DC-4, B-25 Mitchell, Lockheed Harpoon, TBM Avenger, T28s, AT-6s and many other warbirds to

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make for a full day of aerial demonstrations. The Patriots Jet Demonstration Team is scheduled to attend as well as planned military fly-bys. Classic auto displays, kids activities, food and retail vendors and an open house at the joint U.S.F.S / CalFire Grass Valley Air Attack Base will round out a full day of family fun. Visit the website: www.ncair fest.com for where to go and what to see and bring your cameras! Fly-in aircraft parking is limited, so check NOTAMS and be sure to come early. The airport will be closed to arrivals and departures between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for the fly-by demonstrations. The Friday evening dinner/dance will run from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Alpine Aviation hangar on the airport located at 13310 Nevada City Ave. in Grass Valley, Calif. Advance tickets for the dinner/dance are available via the website: www.ncairfest.com For complete information, call Tim O’Brien at 530/263-3422 or email: airfest@gmail.com

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special project is occurring at the EAA Chapter 79 hangar on Spokane, Washington’s Felts Field. About a dozen chapter members are working to complete panel work on the RV-8 owned by a fellow member, United States Air Force Capt. Tyler Voss, who was tragically killed along with two other airmen when their KC-135 Stratotanker crashed on May 3 in Kyrgyzstan. Voss, who was 27, joined the chapter about two years ago after acquiring his airplane from another owner. He was feverishly working to finish his new panel and other upgrades at the time he was deployed earlier this year. Chapter member Marian Heale wrote in the May edition of The EAA Chapter 79 Newsletter: “On his last day in the country he gave his life for, Tyler was working on his RV-8 at the EAA hangar. He spoke to (chapter member) Vance Simons, who had become a friend

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Voss (eaa.org) since he is also building an airplane in the hangar and they saw each other often. Tyler said his goal had been to finish refurbishing his RV-8 before deployment, but duty called, and he would be leaving the next day. Vance said, ‘Well, at least you’re leaving for a good cause - to fight for your country.’ They agreed, wished each other good luck, and Tyler said he would see Vance in two months.” Continued on Page 55

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Aviation STEM Competition Continued from Page 54 planes is no doubt an experience that will boost their confidence and hopefully shape their future,” said BuildAPlane President and Founder Lyn Freeman. Glasair is providing staff resources and workspace for the students. In addition to supplies and assistance, each team will receive round-trip airfare, transfers, hotels, meals and field trips to visit the nearby Boeing Aircraft factory and Museum of Flight. “We are very excited to welcome this next generation of airplane enthusiasts to Glasair’s facility to work side by side with our staff as they build their aircraft,” said

Nigel Mott, President of Glasair. “It’s a great mentoring opportunity for our team and a wonderful learning opportunity for these students. Watching their planes join the more than 160 Glasair Sportsman that are already flying will be very special.” To follow the progress of the planes as they are built, visit GAMA’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/General. Aviation.Manufacturers.Association. For more information about the organizations involved, please visit BuildAPlane.org, GAMA.aero, GlasairAviation.com, or FlyToLearn.com.

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