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Q Lakeland, FL: Holiday Flying Festival Car Show, gates Fri. 8 a.m./Sat. 7 a.m., Sun ’n Fun Expo Campus, Lakeland Linder Int’l. Airport, flysnf.org. Q San Carlos, CA: Santa Arrives by Helicopter, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos Airport, (650) 654-0200. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Las Vegas, NV: 2021 ICAS Convention, Paris Las Vegas Hotel, info (703) 770-8510, icas@airshows.aero. or airshows.aero. Q West Chester, PA: SantaFest, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Helicopter Museum, (610) 436-9600, americanhelicopter.museum. Q Palm Springs, CA: Commemorative Series - Air Wing 8 at Midway, 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Watsonville, CA: “Second Weekends @ Watsonville,” 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Watsonville Municipal Airport, (831) 768-3575, watsonvilleairport.com. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, markstar@garlic.com. Q Houston, TX: Stearman Santa, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lone Star Flight Museum, Ellington Airport, (346) 708-2517, lonestarflight.org. Q Troy, OH: Anniversary of Powered Flight, WACO Historical Society, (937) 335-9226, wacoairmuseum.org. Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309, flabob.org. Q Palm Springs, CA: Santa Fly-In & Winter Light Show, 6 to 8 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., MontgomeryGibbs Field, (619) 301-2530. Q San Carlos, CA: Open Cockpit Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos Airport, (650) 654-0200.
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Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Palm Springs, CA: Commemorative Series - “Amelia,” 1 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., MontgomeryGibbs Field, (619) 301-2530.
FAA PROPOSES MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL HOT-AIR BALLOON PILOTS
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a rule on Nov. 2 requiring commercial hot-air-balloon pilots to hold medical certificates when operating for hire. The rule would mandate a second-class medical certificate, the same standard required for commercial pilots. “Balloon pilots are responsible for the safety of their passengers,” FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said. “This proposed rule would make it so balloon pilots meet the same medical requirements as pilots of other commercial aircraft.” Currently, commercial balloon pilots are exempt from the medical requirement. In the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, Congress directed the FAA to revise the medical certification standards
for commercial balloon pilots. The draft rule also addresses a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendation that the FAA remove the exemption. The FAA in recent years took steps to increase the safety of hot-air-balloon tourism by working with the Balloon Federation of America (BFA) on an accreditation program. The program includes voluntary standards for pilots and operators and offers multiple tiers of BFA safety accreditation. The FAA published the draft rule in the Federal Register in November, and the public will have 60 days to provide comments. After the comment period closes, the FAA will review all comments before publishing a final rule.
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rgus brings specialized aviation services to flight operations around the world. Their specialized aviation services allow organizations around the globe to improve their operation and business models. In Flight USA is pleased to have interviewed Mike McCready, Senior Vice President of Operations and Business Development, and Susan Cadwallader, Vice President of Helicopter and UAS Services. Here, they explain their services to the aviation community, both large and small. Argus, based in Colorado, is a member of the SGS Group. In Flight USA: My first question is pretty simple. What kind of a company is Argus? What do you do? Mike McCready/Senior Vice President of Operations and Business Development: That’s a fun question because we cover a broad basis of elements in our aviation industry. Our primary purpose is safety. We do that through audits and we do that through
Argus’ specialized services allow aviation organizations around the world to improve the operation and business models. (Courtesy Argus) safety solutions and helping our customers through those elements of safety
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through even from a startup phase, whether they want to become a 135 charter operator, a 121 airline, if you will, even kick off an MRO under 145. We can help them through that process with our consulting team, and that consulting team also dives into part 23 manufacturing. So we’re currently helping the drone industry go through type certification, production certification, and applying for that. And then obviously getting certified to do that type of work and to compliment what we do in audits, to compliment what we do in safety solutions, to compliment what we do in our consulting side of the business is our market intelligence group. They’re really the business intelligence of aviation. They collect the industry data, they compile it all together and they provide reports. Some of those reports are in software packages that can go out for FBOS. They can go out for operators. They can go to MROs or they can go to other manufacturers, like say, Gulf Stream. We cover a broad basis. Continued on Page 18
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NEWS AOPA, Other Groups Support Alternative Fuels Program ....................8 NFA Programming Returns in Summer 2022 ..........................................9 FAA Proposes Allowing BasicMed for Safety Pilots ............................10 Older Pilots Experience Negative Treatment From Insurance Companies................................................................11 Atlantic and Ross Aviation Combine FBO Networks ..........................16 Working Groups to Find Solutions to Potential 5G Interference ........17 Wings of Rescue Transports 60,000th Pet: Meet Ophelia....................20 Beechcraft Denali Enters Flight Test Phase ..........................................24 Bahamas, Caribbean Open to General Aviation....................................26 EAA Aviation Halls of Fame Honor 2020 and 2021 Inductees ............32 Tecnam P2010 TDI Achieves FAA Certification ....................................39 GAMA Publishes 3rd Quarter Shipments and Billing Report ............40 EAA Surpasses 250,000 Members ..........................................................43 Jet Luxe Releases Invictus Partnership..................................................44 Three Decades After Closing, Pan Am Lives on at Museum ..............45 EAA Homebuilders Week Online Series Returns In January ..............47
Editorial: Trust Your Dog: A Personal and Courageous Story By Ed Downs ..................................................................6
Editorial: Safe Skies: Let’s Keep This Safety Thing Going By Mark Baker, AOPA ......................................................8
Command Decision By Matt Odenbrett ........................................................25
Connecting Cyberspace and Airspace By Airman 1st Class Makensie Cooper ............................38
Spirit of Flight: Inspire 2 Inspire By Denise DeGregoire ................................................13 Homebuilder’s Workshop: Starlite, Star Bright By Ed Wischmeyer ......................................................28 Flying With Faber: Holiday Culinary Treats By Stuart J. Faber ........................................................29 SafeLandings: The Cold, Hard Facts of Ice ................37 Goodies & Gadgets: Aircraft Spruce Is Your One-Stop Shop for Pilots ..........................................................46
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Continued from Page 6 be a bit uncomfortable.” Thus, began my new career as a test dummy for needles. Having been probed as if abducted by aliens, it was determined that, while I was not having a heart attack, there was a coronary issue that needed a closer look, and into the hospital I went. The next day, my case was reviewed by a talented cardiologist, and the next step was an immediate angiogram, with the possible use of a stent to open a major artery to the heart. This procedure is only modestly invasive and would have a minimal effect on my ability to retain pilot-incommand privileges, depending upon the outcome. Good news! I was given the customary dose of “happy” drugs and awoke expecting good news. The news was not good. The angiogram disclosed major blockage of two arteries delivering blood to the heart. I was to be immediately transferred (by ambulance) to Oklahoma Heart Hospital, nationally recognized for their work in open-heart surgery. Interestingly enough, this was not my first trip to the Oklahoma Heart Hospital, having conducted a special IFR class in a hospital conference room for several cardiologists who needed IFR ratings to get insurance for their Cirrus aircraft. That helped with the fear factor, but I knew my PIC days were over. Open heart surgery can be a deal breaker, even for Basic Med. Immediately after being wheeled into my hospital room (hard to look cool when you arrive, feet first), I was met by the cardiologist/surgeon who would be the team leader for my double bypass. His entire team was introduced, the procedure was fully explained. Both written material and videos were made available to me and my wife. Surgery would take place within 24 hours and exceptional care was offered to my wife. The extraordinary professionalism included a stuffed “Teddy” bear, to be used to press against my chest following surgery, a remarkable aid in controlling pain. The fact is, the Oklahoma Heart Hospital takes considerable pride in their ability to manage pain, as open-heart surgery is seriously invasive. Amazingly enough, with significant pharmaceutical help, I was on my feet within hours of surgery. After eight days of superb care, I was deemed sufficiently recovered to head for home, but not without additional help. For the next three weeks on my rural ranch (a tough adjustment), I was visited every two to three days by a professional nursing staff, a physical therapist, a nutritionist, and a social specialist, all helping deal with both the physical and emotional challenges. A neighbor helped my wife, Sue, with ranch
duties, and even a Stillwater restaurant (the Olive Garden) helped with hot and tasty food, needed to deal with a considerable and unwanted weight loss. Sue took on the role of round-the-clock caretaker, monitoring my vital signs, ensuring that I take my medication on schedule, keeping records for the professionals to review, and getting nourishment into me. Recovery is not possible without the help of loving family. As this is being written, seven weeks after the surgery, this old boy is back to mild ranch duties, driving, and conducting limited ZOOM classes, in addition to magazine sales activities. While still uncomfortable (medical lie #3), full recovery is just over the horizon. But what about flying again? The correct question is not whether or not you can fly again. Of course, you can, but not as PIC or a required crew member. There is no reason to give up your passion for aviation. This writer has personally worked with many grounded pro pilots who continue to share their experience through a wide variety of outlets, including flights, but not as PIC. Given medical concerns, spend a few minutes looking into FAR Part 67, Medical Standards and Certification. First, Second and Third class medical standards are clearly defined, as are provisions for exemptions and special issuance of medical certificates. The FAA has a great deal of discretionary authority if one knows how to tap into it. Of particular note is the subject of “General Medical Condition,” specific for each class of medical. This paragraph clarifies the pilot’s responsibility to acknowledge and deal with medical issues that would affect the issuance of a new medical. In other words, keeping quiet about a known problem and continuing to fly under a currently valid medical certificate is specifically frowned upon, and probably just plain stupid. But this writer has not been flying and instructing under the authority of a classic First, Second or Third class medical certificate, instead choosing to fly under Basic Med. Technically, my Basic Med is still good, so kick the tires and light the fires, eh? Well, not unless one wishes to enjoy the painful screams of and old man attempting to hoist himself into the front seat of a J3 Cub while sporting a chest wound and scar that would make a Viking warrior proud. No thanks, FAR Part 68 kicks in with “Requirements for Operating Certain Small Aircraft Without a Medical Certificate,” again reminding one that a PIC needs to be fit. Basic Med is covered by AC-61-1A “Basic Med,” with section 8 specifically pointing out the following: Continued on Page 10
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AOPA President and CEO ow many of us have made a New Year’s resolution? While I may have given up on issuing any formal declaration, I can tell you that I always have a vision for the year ahead. We pilots like to plan. And, this year, that plan for me is to make 2022 my best flying year ever. Sound familiar? I know that’s an easy thing to say, and it’s probably something I’ve said every year over the past few decades. There are, in fact, countless ways to define best – new places, new people, new opportunities, new challenges. They all check that box, but my mission for 2022 under the heading of best is simple: Do whatever it takes to keep general aviation safe. Safe pilots are happy pilots, and happy pilots keep flying. And when we keep flying, general aviation thrives. We all win. If we equate safest with best, then we have a lot to celebrate from the past 12 months. The year 2021 was the safest
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The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association joined other aviation associations on Nov. 3 in asking Congressional leaders to increase funding for the Alternative Fuels for General Aviation program. As Congress prepares to finalize its funding allocations for the fiscal year 2022, several aviation associations have joined forces in asking the Appropriations Committee Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Subcommittee in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to support this growing initiative. “We believe the fuels testing program
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year ever for the general aviation community. Continuing to emerge from the pandemic, we saw a 29-percent yearover-year improvement, one that has set a high bar going forward. We will take on that challenge. My colleague Richard McSpadden, senior vice president of the AOPA Air Safety Institute, reports that ASI material was accessed a record 12 million times over the past year. That marked a whopping 40 percent year-over-year increase, and subscribers to the ASI YouTube channel jumped by nearly 50 percent. We can attribute those increases to three factors: ASI continues to provide fantastic and engaging content; our GA community took the pandemic and its challenges very seriously and head on; and aviators have never been as focused about safety. Talk about a best year! Naysayers might suggest the skies weren’t busy, but it’s quite the opposite. Anyone who went aloft this year can attest to that. Whether it was busy GA traffic across the country, packed flight schools, or flying clubs becoming more appealing, general aviation didn’t miss a
beat in the face of COVID-19 challenges. Everywhere I went, I spoke to pilots who took advantage of the privacy, safety, and convenience of flying GA. More and more people have come to enjoy and relish this freedom. I’ve heard from many aviators – experienced or new – who say they just can’t go back to life as airline passengers. At least not when they can help it. Are we really all that surprised by this safest year yet? I’m not. We love this freedom, but with it we take great responsibility. Pilots are a by-the-numbers sort. We love checklists, we love routines, and we take great comfort in the fact that when we do things as planned, we get the outcomes we expect. We like the familiar, but we also enjoy the new and exciting. That’s why we became pilots in the first place. I am confident that 2022 will bring about an even busier and safer year for general aviation. If the demand for pilots and aviation technicians is increasing as reports dictate, so will the need for continued safety. The latest commentary states that thousands of pilots and technicians will be needed over the next sever-
is at a critical juncture and we request the final conference agreement contain a funding level of $10 million,” the group wrote. “The funding level is consistent with the spirit of the recent White House announcement on sustainable aviation fuels, where the work on alternative fuels for general aviation was highlighted. There is still considerable work to be done to address the environmental and regulatory challenges associated with piston aviation fuels and your support is key to addressing them in a way that does not compromise aviation safety.” The Alternative Fuels for General
Aviation program enables the engineering, technical, and management support of fuel research and safety certification activities necessary to identify and secure a fleet-wide authorization approval and deployment of an unleaded aviation gas consistent with aviation safety. Joining AOPA in signing the letter to Congress included Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), Helicopter Association International (HAI); National Air Transportation Association (NATA), and National
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association joined other aviation associations on Nov. 3 in asking Congressional leaders to increase funding for the Alternative Fuels for General Aviation program. (Mike Fizer/Courtesy AOPA) Business Aviation Association (NBAA). To learn more and to view the letter, visit www.aopa.org.
Flight Society. “AOPA’s mantra is ‘your freedom to fly’ and Mark has certainly taken that mission to heart. All pilots across the country have benefitted from his vision, leadership and contributions.” Baker is joined in this year’s class by two other noted aviation notables: Dr. Tom Crouch is a noted aeronautics historian and curator, spending 44
years at the Smithsonian (both the National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of American History), and retiring in 2018 as curator emeritus. Among his several books include: The Bishop’s Boys: A Life of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Rob Holland is one of the premier airshow performers and freestyle aerobatic competition pilots in the world, having
won several U.S. and world championships. Other recent Honorary Members have included Colonel Gail Halvorsen, Brigadier General Charles McGee, Dick Rutan, Sean Tucker, and Patty Wagstaff. “While this may be an individual award, it’s emblematic of the great team Continued on Page 9
al decades. This bodes well for those wanting to break into aviation or further their career. GA remains the best place to start and grow. I know safety will be a top priority as the AOPA team and I continue to get out to meet members and the GA community across the country. We started to get back to a sense of normal with a few AOPA aviator showcases during 2021, as well as a return to Sun ‘n Fun and EAA AirVenture. AOPA is currently working on plans for an exciting events calendar for the year ahead. I personally can’t wait to see more of you and spread this gospel of the freedom to fly – and doing it safely. I know pilots love our ASI safety seminars, which will continue to be a feature of these events. If I have a formal New Year’s resolution, perhaps it will be to not rest on the laurels of the previous year. Show me a pilot who is satisfied…wait, I’m not sure he or she exists. Anyway, here’s to a 2022 with much happiness, tailwinds, and blue skies!
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AOPA PRESIDENT MARK BAKER AWARDED FIRST FLIGHT SOCIETY HONORARY MEMBERSHIP FOR AVIATION CONTRIBUTIONS
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President Mark Baker has been named an Honorary Member of the First Flight Society. The program recognizes those luminaries who have achieved national recognition in aviation. “We are honored to recognize Mark’s many contributions to aviation,” said Mike Fonseca, President of the First
NATIONAL FLIGHT ACADEMY PROGRAMMING RETURNS IN SUMMER 2022
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After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the National Flight Academy (NFA) is thrilled to announce the return of its immersive, STEM-based programming schedule. Registration for 2022 NFA Summer Deployments opened on Nov. 26, 2021. The NFA’s flagship program is a sixday, five-night Deployment for rising 7th to 12th-grade students. Attendees live aboard the virtual aircraft carrier, Ambition, a 102,000-square-foot, fourstory structure, complete with accommodations for up to 144 students who are referred to as Ambition eXperimental Pilots (AXPs). Students experience theme-park style thrills surrounded by advanced technology, flight simulators, and virtual reality. Surrounded by realistic sights, sounds, and smells of an aircraft carrier, the students plan and complete missions using a variety of STEMbased concepts while using critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication. “The National Flight Academy is a unique experience that sparks students’ interest in STEM and propels them forward,” said retired Rear Adm. Kyle Cozad, president and CEO of the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation. “Our program serves as a vehicle that allows students to interact with military personnel, explore careers and observe STEM applications in the real world. At the end of the day, this experience emboldens many kids to pursue future opportunities in aviation.” Tuition is $1,500 per student. Deployments begin on Sunday at noon and end on Friday at noon with a graduation ceremony in the National Naval Aviation Museum’s Blue Angels Atrium. Located on Naval Air Station Pensacola, the National Flight Academy is
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a program of the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation Inc., and is authorized, but not endorsed or funded, by the United States Navy and the United States Government. Summer 2022 Deployment Dates: • Deployment 22-01: May 22 – May 27, 2022 • Deployment 22-02: May 29 – June 3, 2022 • Deployment 22-05: June 19 – June 24, 2022 • Deployment 22-09: July 17 – July 22, 2022 • Deployment 22-11: July 31 – August 5, 2022 • Deployment 22-12: August 7 – August 12, 2022 To register for the National Flight Academy, visit www.nationalflightaca demy.com/deployments/. The National Flight Academy, located in Pensacola, Fla., aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, is designed to address the serious concerns of declining Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills and standards in our country. The Academy’s mission is to inspire students who subsequently return to their parent schools and seek out the more challenging courses in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The NFA is a self-supporting, tuitionbased educational program. We welcome support from individuals, corporations and foundations for both our scholarship program and general operating funds. The National Flight Academy, a program of the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation Inc., is authorized but not endorsed or funded by the U.S. Navy or U.S. Government. For more information about the National Flight Academy, visit http://www.nationalflightacademy.com or on Facebook and Instagram.
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Continued from Page 7 8.2.3 A cardiovascular condition, limited to a one-time special issuance for each diagnosis of the following: 1. Myocardial infarction. 2. Coronary heart disease that has required treatment. 3. Cardiac valve replacement. 4. Heart replacement. There is definitely a path to get back into the flying game as a PIC, but wouldn’t it be nice if there was a specialist to help with the process. Well, there is. As an editor for In Flight USA, I carefully read every issue and get to know our advertisers, one of whom is Pilot Medical Solutions (www.leftseat.com, (800) 6994457), a scrupulously confidential service specifically dedicated to securing and maintaining medical certificates. Based in Oklahoma City, Pilot Medical Solutions is not just a consulting service, but actively coordinates with your medical professionals to produce and submit needed documents, appeals and paperwork to the nearby FAA Aerospace Medical Certification Division, located at the huge FAA facility adjacent to Oklahoma City International Airport. Upon contacting David Hale, Executive Director Of Pilot Medical Solutions, I was given a thorough interview regarding my circumstances and a very frank understanding that not all petitions to the FAA are successful, with the possibility of other unknown medical issues cropping up from past life experiences (multiple
DUI’s, drugs?). This discussion was not a “sales pitch,” but an exchange of specific and relevant facts. There is no charge for the first consultation. After filling out a medical questionnaire, one enters a multi-step process to determine if an action is likely to be successful, followed by Pilot Medical Solutions submitting the reports and paperwork needed to achieve the desired goal. Fees for this service can vary, depending upon the level of medical sought and circumstance. This writer finds the fee structure to be very reasonable, a non-consideration if I were an airline pilot trying to save my job. Pilot Medical Solutions works closely with a number of industry and pilot organizations, offering cost mitigation. Bottom line, pro pilots know when to call for help, and I called Pilot Medical Solutions. My process to get back into the PIC saddle has just begun. I am learning that fear of the FAA process is a poor excuse for not pursuing a remedy. I hope that sharing my personal journey will help others know that flying as a PIC does not need to end with a medical event. No, I am not sure my appeals will be successful, but as recommended by the FAA in their ADM protocols, I am using all available resources. Yep, 2021 started just fine, and then took a dive. But with the help of a sensitive dog, a devoted wife and lots of professionals doing a fantastic job, I am here to celebrate a great Christmas Season, as I hope all of our readers will. Stay tuned!
AOPA SURVEY REPORTS OLDER PILOTS EXPERIENCE NEGATIVE TREATMENT FROM INSURANCE COMPANIES
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Finds Disconnect Between Proficiency, Coverage, and Premiums
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association recently conducted a survey of pilots and aircraft owners across the country, confirming what the Association has been hearing from many members for several years: older pilots who are just as safe, current, and proficient as any others continue to find their insurance policies unceremoniously dropped or canceled, or much more expensive – just for being a day older than 70. The survey, sent to more than 30,000 pilots and aircraft owners, uncovered some striking findings. While it’s intuitive that older pilots would have more total hours over their aviation careers than younger ones, they are also staying proficient and safe. • Pilots older than 70 have flown an average of nearly 70 hours in the past year (compared to a recent survey of AOPA members that found more than half of pilots were flying less than 50 hours). • Respondents who are 70 or older were no more likely to have been involved in an accident in the past five
years than younger pilots. • More than 75 percent of the surveyed pilots over 70 have an instrument rating, compared to 66 percent under 70. • More than 50 percent of the surveyed pilots over 70 have an airline transport pilot or commercial certificate, compared to 40 percent under 70. While insurance premiums have continued to rise and older pilots are finding it more challenging to stay covered or get a policy, the general aviation industry just experienced its safest year ever, marking a 29-percent year-over-year improvement in the accident rate. Medical incapacitation continues to be among the rarest of accident causes. Older pilots are engaged and actively working to stay proficient; those age 55 and older comprise more than 40 percent of the total viewership of AOPA Air Safety Institute YouTube safety videos. AOPA leadership continues to hear stories of disappointment and confusion from aviators. “We have looked at this issue from many sides, including a review of acci-
dent and incident data, and for some reason, carriers are not renewing policies or are quoting exorbitant premiums, even for pilots with impeccable safety and health records,” said AOPA President Mark Baker. “These decisions are being
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The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has opened applications for its latest round of scholarships that are made possible through donations to the AOPA Foundation, and are a major benefit to AOPA members, helping them reach their aviation goals. The program offers the opportunity for more than 100 high school students, teachers, primary flight training students, pilots seeking advanced ratings and certificates, and aspiring aircraft mechanics to score more than $1 million in scholarship funds. Scholarships are available in multiple categories. The primary training scholarships include sport, recreational, or private pilot certification; the advanced training scholarship includes the instrument rating and higher certification levels; and additional scholarships can be applied toward aviation maintenance technician certification. Scholar-
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Continued from Page 11 understand insurance companies need to run a business and the industry is trying to recover recent losses, but we need to get this market in the right place,” said Baker. On a more welcome note, within the last year, AOPA’s strategic insurance partner, AssuredPartners Aerospace, announced that it had teamed with an aviation insurer to explore options for pilots up to age 79. “While this has helped some older pilots navigate the current insurance market, more work remains,” said AssuredPartners Aerospace CEO Bill Behan. “We are actively working with the industry to bring additional solutions that foster a stable market, and anticipate being able to promote new insurance carriers and options in the near future.” In addition, AOPA’s team continues to work with state officials and others to ensure consumer protection rules are followed and explore how the industry can help prevent the seemingly continuous peaks and valleys of the market. Coverage decisions should be based on facts such as experience, and accident and incident claims–not a subjective factor like age. In the meantime, mature pilots are reminded that they should not let a cur-
AOPA is working with state officials and others in an effort to ensure that insurance coverage decisions are based on facts such as experience, and accident and incident claims – not a subjective factor like age. (Chris Rose/AOPA)
rent policy lapse when shopping around – and, in fact, be very mindful when considering changing carriers, as a policy with a new insurance company could be harder to obtain. Baker also reminds pilots that the best way to remain safe and avoid claims is to stay in the sky and continue a pattern of training. “If we want to look at the best way for all of us to stay proficient and sharp, and help keep claims down, we need to simply keep flying. We’re better pilots – and our aircraft stay safer – when we continue to enjoy this passion for the freedom to fly,” Baker said. Learn more at AOPA’s website, www.aopa.org
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his past September, I had the privilege of watching an inspiring young pilot named Zara Rutherford as she made her historic landing at Palo Alto Airport (PAO). This 19-yearold teenager departed from Kortrijk, Belgium just one month prior on Aug. 18, 2021. Zara set out on a journey to be the youngest female to circumnavigate the globe while encourage girls and young women to fly and go after their dreams in aviation and other *STEM/ STREAM related fields to help reduce the gender gap in aviation. She has been on a three-month journey inspiring as she navigates her way around the world solo. *Twenty years after the introduction of STEM, Robotics and Art have been added to the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math giving us STREAM, which balances the hard sciences with the soft side of Art and Robotics. This soft side allows us to be creative in listening to our gut and intuition while keeping in harmony with the rules of math, sciences, and logic as we navigate the world and pay attention to the details that surround us. As humans we are in a constant state of navigation – navigating daily routines, navigating the roads around us, navigating our thoughts and mental state, breath and voice as we navigate problems, work, play, and find solutions along the way. Think. Listen. Decide what we are going to choose to do next. And, for me; Rule#3 continues to lead the way. Do it well. Rule#3, Take care of yourself first/Take care of your own. I learned Rule#3 six years ago when my son graduated as a Search & Rescue Sheriff Explorer: Like putting on your oxygen mask first before helping others put on theirs; keeping yourself healthy and safe first allows you the ability to then help others. A soft and powerful form of navigation. Kindness to ourselves. Another form of navigation is the scientific approach to reading maps, using a compass, and plotting your course. See below for WAI-SFBay Area Chapter Co-President’s husband and Pilot, Daniel Ruiz shares his lesson on how a compass works. To see how Zara navigates her course and how she fills time on her lengthy delays; recently in Alaska and now Russia, go to flyzolo.com to watch as she continues to navigate new situations on her fabulous journey.
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On a beautiful winter morning I attended a mentoring event at San Carlos Airport with Ana Uribe Ruiz, Pilot and CoPresident of Women of Aviation, International – SFBay Area Chapter (WAISFBA), as they hosted a mentoring program with the help of champions like Ames Samelu “Sam,” a WAI member, and Cofounder of Captain of Lives Foundation, along with Co-Founder Sandra Clifford, which mentors a diverse group of girls. These three women, along with the help of retired Captains Richard “Butch” Pfeifer and Carl Mauck, who graciously opened the San Mateo Air Squadron hangar to the group for a tour and lessons in navigation, offered a wonderful day of education, expe rience, and opportunity for these curious girls, me included.
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Contnued from Page 13 came together with San Mateo’s Program Director of Youth Outreach Program of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s office, Alexis Tershay, who is also a very good friend of hers; partnered up together and hosted an amazing mentorship program, introducing young girls into the world of aviation. Lessons are everywhere, and lessons in flight are valuable tools that can easily correlate into real life as we follow pilot-like checklists, while we, as Sam would say, “while we keep our bodies and minds fit.” In addition, it is fun learning about aviation and looking up at planes as they fly overhead! Due to some Covid restrictions the usual locations were not available. This is where retired Captains Butch and Carl helped by opening the San Mateo Air Squadron out of San Carlos Airport. They were gracious in hosting the girls in their hangar, gave informative and fun tours of the aircraft, and helped answer the many questions the girls had. Thank you, Captain Richard “Butch” Pfeifer (UAL) and Captain Carl Mauck (NWA). It was very generous of them to open the hangar doors and allow these kids the opportunity and space for Captain of Life (COL) in collaboration with WAI-SFBA to host this COL monthly event. The girls talked about how to “Lead by Example,” worked with compasses and maps, and had a lesson in “How A Compass Works.”
How does a compass work?
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At the most basic level, a compass has two parts, the most important part is the needle or pin, which always floats on a pin, and has some mechanism to preventing it from getting lost or moving away from the pin that is supporting it. And the second component is the circular shape that gives us the 360 degrees, the North, the South, the East, and the West. In aviation we call this circle, the compass rose. What is special about the needle is that this needle is a small magnet. Yes, the needle is a small magnet, and remember that all magnets attract. On the other hand, the Earth is also a big magnet, and that is why we also say that the Earth has the North pole and the South pole. There is an invisible magnetic field around the Earth. What is really happening is that since magnets attract each other, and opposites attract, the South pole of the
Sam & the girls talking about what they learned. (Denise DeGregoire)
Daniel Ruiz starting his compass lesson. (Denise DeGregoire)
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needle wants to go to the North pole of the Earth and the North pole of the needle wants to go the South of the Earth. When we are moving the compass, we are moving around the needle, we are looking at the compass rose, not the needle to know the direction we are going into, but the number or letter indicating one of the poles. An interesting fact is that the magnetic North is not located at the “top of Northern Hemisphere.” The Pole is located about 1,000 kilometers south of the True North, in Canada. In aviation we talk about the Magnetic North and the True North. The magnetic North is also moving towards Siberia, Russia. This difference between true North and the Magnetic North on a compass is an angle called declination. Also, as we get closer to the magnetic poles, the compass starts to lose precision. Think about it, if you get two magnets too close, the more powerful magnet will attract the less potent magnet. Your compass is experiencing that extra attraction as it gets closer to either pole, giving Continued on Page 16
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Continued from Page 14 you a bad indication. Navigation around the magnetic poles could be inaccurate for this reason. Yet, given that such area is such a small part of the Earth, we can continue to use the compass to take us places. Remember, the compass doesn’t work with electricity, you don’t have to wind it. In fact, it doesn’t need any energy as it works with the magnetic field of the Earth. It is the only instrument in the airplane that doesn’t have an external source of energy.
Women supporting and inspiring other girls and women inspires me. The curiosity of these girls was infectious, as was the generosity of those like Ana, Sam, Sandra, Alexis, Daniel, Captain Butch and Captain Carl and the many others who give their time to help guide these extraordinary young girls! I love joining in on that inspiration by forever being a student pilot who is lucky to share stories of amazing women pilots like Zara and Ana, aviation enthusiasts, along with the fabulous men who support us along the way! Kindness is contagious… Pass it on! Fly well, Rule#3
So now you know how a compass works. The girls were amazing as they moved up to the white board after the lesson and began, teaching each other what Daniel taught them!
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EAA has joined a coalition of organizations representing the world’s leading aerospace manufacturers, airlines, pilots, and operators in calling for a delay to the deployment of 5G technologies to the Cband until the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS) is ensured. In a letter (available on the EAA website, www.eaa.org) to the National Economic Council (NEC), the coalition urges collaboration with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to convene a joint industry working group to bring the aviation and telecommunications industries together to find a long-term solution that will protect the flying public by ensuring radio altimeters operate accurately while allowing 5G to roll out safely. “We believe it is incumbent on the National Economic Council to work with the FCC and FAA to convene a joint industry working group and continue to delay the deployment of 5G technologies in this band until the safety and efficiency of the NAS is ensured. The goal of this working group would be to reach acceptable mitigations,” they write. “Aviation will not be able to maintain the current
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level of public safety and economic activity without support from the Biden-Harris Administration and the implementation of mitigations by the cellular industry.” The letter comes on the heels of the FAA issuing a bulletin (see it at faa.gov) alerting manufacturers, operators, and pilots that action may be needed to address potential interference with radio altimeters caused by 5G systems. Radio altimeters are crucial systems used by every commercial aircraft and helicopter and many general aviation aircraft. Continued on Page 18
Atlantic Aviation Continued from Page 16 porate culture they have developed.” Founded in 2016 by KSL and Jeff Ross, Ross Aviation operates 19 FBOs across the United States and the Caribbean. Through KSL’s investment over the last five years, Ross Aviation has built a strong reputation for customer service and operational excellence with a heavy emphasis on its people and culture. Ross Aviation has a successful record of growth through acquisitions of highquality FBOs in some of the top leisure and corporate travel markets across North America. “Today marks a meaningful step forward in the growth of Atlantic Aviation,” said Dash Lane, Partner at KKR. “We are excited to join forces with the Ross Aviation and KSL teams to expand Atlantic’s geographic reach, its focus on customer service, and to further invest in a broader network of aviation operations and infrastructure.” “KSL and KKR have a successful history of strategic partnership that dates
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Cover Story: Argus Brings Solutions to Aviation Businesses Continued from Page 4 They’re all really designed around safety and certification and really helping our clients advance, whether that’s through consulting or through work and intelligence. IF USA: Very good. How long have you been around? MM: The company started 26 years ago, in 1995. Joe Moeggenberg is our founder. His
background is very interesting. His charter management company that he originally had became EJM. And then, as he left that environment, he started up Argus because he could already, back then, see a need to standardize safety in our industry. IF USA: Please tell us about your ideal client? What kind of clients are you looking for? Startups? Or, can they be more seasoned in the business? And, are they just looking for new safety solutions?
MM: That’s a great question. So when we look at the audit side of our business, we’re working with primarily airlines and charter operators, 135 certified operators around the world. That’s a global clientele that we work with there. And then additionally to that, for your Fortune 100, or maybe even your Fortune 200 flight departments that are out there, we have an assessment program. So while they don’t necessarily need to be
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Continued from Page 18 tool. But we also offer Armor, which is a full-blown professional safety management system that does target those charter operators out there. Those commercial operators need to have a complete SMS platform that compliments their SMS program that they have in their company. Susan is our SMS specialist on that. Susan Cadwallader/Vice President of Helicopter and UAS Services: I would add that on the safety side, the entire aviation industry is our ideal customer. I mean, we do everything from safety management system health checks for airlines, all the way to helping one or two aircraft, you know, mom-and-pop kind of organizations and get their SMS started so that they can start fulfilling for example, firefighting contracts or any other sort of charter work. I agree with Mike on the audit side. We primarily target the airlines and the charter operators, but on the safety side, we’ve spanned pretty much the entire industry: fixed-wing, rotary-wing, public safety, and by public safety, I mean like law enforcement, governmental, search and rescue organizations, firefighting, those types of things. So we have a very broad customer base when it comes to the safety side of the business. IF USA: Got it. That’s great. So tell me a little bit about some of the biggest safety issues threatening aviation today. What are some of the big issues that you focus on with your clients? SC: I would say it’s really getting as much of the industry on board with a suite of best practices in aviation safety. The business of aviation safety is generally considered to have been born coming out of World War II more or less. And over the next few decades, it evolved into this business of having a specialized safety. In 2007, what we now know as the safety management system, air SMS framework, was released to the world by the International Civil Aviation Organization. It’s easy to think of it as a safety management system, which is a really generic sounding term, but it’s actually a specific framework of best practices in aviation safety. And then in that same year, Argus opened up its division to support the new SMS framework. Since then, the challenge is to get everybody trying to use this, to help prevent the next accident. Most regulatory agencies, and especially the FAA has come out and said, you know, we’ve created all of the common cause regulations that we can create to help prevent an accident, really with very few exceptions. I mean, you know, something might develop coming down the road, but the
next accident is going to come from something that’s unique about your organization, whether that’s your facilities, your equipment, your people, and they (regulatory agencies) can’t regulate that. They can only do more broad across-the-board regulations. So SMS is that gap filler that gives your organizations the required activities to help detect those latent conditions and practical drift and things that can lead to an accident. So I think the biggest challenge to safety in the aviation industry is to get the whole aviation industry using SMS. We can fill that gap between the common cause regulations and the unique risks of an organization. IF USA: That’s very good. So we hear a lot about new technologies emerging. There are electric aircraft coming out, and of course, we have the whole emerging drone industry. Are there any new challenges that you would say have come up in the last 10 years as opposed to what we were dealing with many years ago? SC: On the safety front, just the sheer volume of the unmanned space. Argus has, as Mike has already alluded to, specialized people who provide services to unmanned operators, both in the small, unmanned space, 55 pounds or less, what the FAA calls part 107, and then much larger than that. These entities that want to have, for example, unmanned aerial taxis for people, where a pie-in-the-sky is the limit exemplify that the sheer volume of drone activity has really dominated the industry dialogue. I think this has been the case over the last few years, Mike, would you agree with that? MM: I would. And you know, what I would add to that is, very similar to when the iPad came to the market, we had a consumer product that was quickly being pushed into the cockpit. And when you look at the history of certification of avionics and using navigation software, there was a big resistance. So there needed to be a shift because we had new technology that can bring us these avionics and (avionics) support that we needed as pilots in the industry. But this consumer electronics device wasn’t going through the same certification process as say, the whole front panel goes through, right? So similar to the changes in demand that came there, when you look at air mobility and you look at the drone market, there’s a big demand to push product out. But when you push a lot of product out, there’s some sort of underlying expectation that these people that are going to use the product are going to somehow use it safely and understand it. And that’s the problem, as Susan was alluding to. I don’t want to use the
term rookie, but I would say you have a lot of new people entering aviation, and aviation, meaning the airspace above the ground. So that could be from zero to 1,200 feet or 1,200 feet up to 60,000 feet. With these drones, they (the operators) are not trained in the safety measures that a normal 135 operation goes through today. So that’s probably one of the biggest concerns out there. And again, that’s kind of why the flight risk assessment tool that we have called SafetyLinQ, is scalable, it’s actually designed in such a way that we can give it to a drone operator. We can continue to promote that safety and be the stewards of safety in the industry. IF USA: That’s great. So we talked a lot about safety. How does your business model work? I mean, is this something that somebody can become a member of and get a number of consulting hours or do they just pay by the hour? Tell me a little bit about the business structure. MM: There are a couple of ways of going. So if you’re an investor, or you’re an entrepreneur, if you will, and you want to enter into the drone space, or have a new aircraft idea, you can work with Argus Consulting and we can consult with you on how you would get that product certified by the FAA for manufacturing and production. If you want to operate it, we can consult with you from that perspective, as well. In conjunction with that, we have safety management consulting. To help set up that baseline for you, we offer our software solutions that go along with that. Say you’re a brand new 121 operator and an airline and you’ve got one 737, but to go along with that, you have to have a full SMS program. And you’re thinking, well, how do I put all this stuff together? Argus can consult with you to get you there and get your manuals written, and then we can also support you with the software. When you talk about the business model, the consulting side is typically hourly. When we look at the project and the statement of work, we look at the software side, it’s on a per user basis, mostly standard stuff that you see with software as a service subscription. IF USA: Tell me a little bit about the clients you work with and some of their concerns, especially the general aviation clients. Let’s take them, for example; what are some of their worries and concerns as technologies advance? SC: I can speak from the software side here first. So, their concern is the increasing regulatory environment. When the SMS framework was released to the world in 2007, it wasn’t, required at
Argus offers two unique products: Armor and SafetyLinQ to meet the needs of large-scale operators or smaller business models. (Courtesy Argus)
a regulatory level right away. And in fact, in the United States, SMS is still only required for the large airlines, as of right now. But the FAA has signaled very strongly in the last couple of years that it’s going to become required for an increasing segment of our marketplace, in particular part 135 operators and also for airports. We expect announcements on those in the next few months, so that’s a big concern and that’s why a lot of them reach out to us initially asking, how do we get on board with this? We offer them kind of a two-part solution. We give safety management system training courses, which we take on the road. We also run the class here a couple of times a year. We bring them on as a subscriber to one of our two safety software products that we’ve already mentioned. For an operator who’s going to do charter, they would need our full suite called Armor. For an operator who’s not charter, but sees the writing on the wall, they realize it’s time to get going. We recommend that they start with our SafetyLinQ product, which is a stand-alone flight risk assessment tool. It’s a great starting point for an SMS. It doesn’t constitute a full SMS, but it’s a great starting point. And it’s well-recognized in the industry now as a very basic tool. So that’s speaking for the software side, I think maybe for the consulting side, I might pass that back to you, Mike. MM: I think the biggest concern that comes in from our clients is a bit of the unknown, because when we look at the regulatory environment for say the drone industry, since it’s so fresh, there’s actually been a number of changes – changes like the wind – from the FAA, which has created some frustration in the unmanned space. These companies have invested milContinued on Page 21
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inception in 2012, Wings of Rescue has progressively expanded its mission and services to locations throughout North America, helping to bridge the gap between shelters with too many pets and those that have available space and willing adopters. Additionally, Wings of Rescue has rapidly responded to natural disasters, which often overwhelm local shelters to the point of crisis. This is the 100th flight in 2021 by the organization, which is a designated nonprofit operating as a 501(c)(3) corporation.
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Nonprofit pet-transport organization Wings of Rescue carried its 60,000th pet, a oneyear-old redbone coonhound named Ophelia, to safety on Saturday, Nov. 27. (Courtesy Wings of Rescue)
For this particular flight, Wings of Rescue is working closely with long-term partner shelter the Humane Society of North Texas, located in Fort Worth, Texas. HSNT, which services a large geographic territory in North Texas, has a very high live-release rate (low euthanasia rate), contributing to an occasional buildup of
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Continued from Page 19 lions and millions of dollars to get certified just have some of the regulations change right there underneath them, that causes frustration. So we work with them through that. We act as a kind of middleman, if you will, with FAA or regulatory representatives that we know. To help smooth that process for our clients. That’s probably the one big area that’s been an issue. And then the other is how does drone and say light aircraft manufacturing tie together? Part 23. I always want to call them Uber, but that’s not who they are anymore. It’s changed. We’re hearing that in the manned and unmanned space about companies trying to create an Uber model where people can request an aircraft from their Smartphone and you can have pilots go pick them up and work like an Uber driver. Of course, this poses some serious safety concerns. I’ll turn back over to you, Susan, but I want to add one comment… When you look at air mobility, that really coincides with what we see with helicopters today. Other large companies are buying those certificates, those commercial certificates where they’re operating helicopters, because there’s going to be a natural transition there. What I would say is when you
want to start running aircraft from point to point and staying profitable, like the Uber model supposedly is, what comes into question is can you optimize the utilization of that particular aircraft? And the thing that comes into question is who’s in control of the operation? In the Uber model today, you have thousands and thousands of independent drivers contracted to work a particular region, which is allows you, as the consumer, just to pick up a ride and move along. But when it comes to aviation, since there’s so much at risk, and when you think about the safety to not only the people on board, but the safety of the environment below you in the event an engine failure or what have you, there’s always going to be the question of who’s really in control of what aircraft at what time. Would an Uber model work because you have multiple operators? In this case, would Uber be the operator or are the independent contractors the operators? How does all that tie together and where does the liability or insurance really fall? That’s really what it boils down to… in the event of an accident, who’s really responsible? Sorry, that’s a big answer just to get down to the insurance. IF USA: It’s a complicated thing. Continued on Page 22
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Continued from Page 20 adoptable pets. When this occurs, HSNT deploys a number of solutions, with air transit being one of the most critical, and the best method to relocate large numbers of pets quickly and safely. “The Humane Society of North Texas is one of our great partners and a very compassionate shelter,” said Ric Browde, CEO of Wings of Rescue. “We are thrilled that Ophelia, the 60,000th pet to board a Wings of Rescue flight, is coming from such a wonderful group of animal lovers. And while every pet we fly is special, reaching the milestone of 60,000 pets is particularly gratifying to all of us at Wings of Rescue. Symbolically it represents many years of hard work by our team, countless miles in the air, and many, many happy endings. We can’t wait to get to 70,000!” “Partnering with Wings of Rescue during the past four years has allowed us to greatly expand the scope of our services and rescue operations,” said Cassie Davidson, Director of Communications for the Humane Society of North Texas. “We couldn’t be happier that Ophelia, voted on Facebook as the lucky number 60,000 Wings of Rescue pet, is being flown out of our facility with a loving home waiting for
her. Transporting pets to shelters with available space and plenty of local demand is a terrific way for us to relieve pressure on HSNT staff and resources, allowing us to save even more pet lives.” Once airborne, the Wings of Rescue plane flew to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where it was met by representatives from Kootenai Humane Society, who took a group of pets from the flight before it continued on to Everett, Washington. There the remaining dogs and cats were picked up by the Seattle Humane Society (including Ophelia), the NOAH Center of Stanwood, WA, and the Kitsap Humane Society in Silverdale, WA. The pets on this flight, and all pets flown by Wings of Rescue, are medically cleared for transportation, meet local and state vaccination requirements, and have been in shelter facilities long enough to be identified as abandoned or unwanted. Wings of Rescue flies pressurized and temperature-controlled aircraft to assure all pets’ safety, and pets are only flown to shelters where no local pets will be displaced by the arrival of any new rescued animals. To learn more, visit the Wings of Rescue website at www.wingsofres cue.org .
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Cover Story: Argus Brings Solutions to Aviation Businesses
Continued from Page 21 Susan, did you want to add to that? SC: Yes, what these entities are trying to do is an incremental approach. I can tell you one of the first entities to get a part 135 unmanned certificate, including the process to certification, was facilitated by us. We’re very much in that space. In fact, Argus is division of Prism, which is the subsidiary that I work in, we’re one of only six recognized FAA certification consultants. We’ve been in this space watching what they’re doing and they’re taking an incremental approach, which makes sense. For example, they’re not just saying, ‘Hey, we’re trying to get this unmanned aircraft to fly live human beings from a hilo pad to the airport.’ They’re starting with something smaller, saying, ‘we’re going to carry and deliver medicine between two hospitals in a small case first. And then we’re going to get certified with a manned observer pilot on board, and then we’re going have one or two passengers, but then we’re going take the next step, and go on to more passengers and then no manned observer in the aircraft.’ So they’re taking an incremental, slow approach, which is really smart, but the first step of that is getting an FAA certification and that’s where our strength in this particular segment of the aviation industry resides. IF USA: I wanted to ask you about ADS-B. That was something that was coming to mind for me earlier in this discussion. If you weren’t ADS-B compliant by 2020, you would be locked down. Do you have any updates on how that’s going? SC: You do have to have ADS-B now in order to fly, and that includes your unmanned aircraft. I can no longer fly the little drone that I own. This is the next step in the transition process to having an airspace that is fully integrated, manned and unmanned. The FAA is really good about doing countdowns and lots of press releases and publications to the deadline. So if you didn’t get what you needed for your aircraft by that deadline, whether it was manned or unmanned, then you would seriously have to be ignoring things. IF USA: Do you have a phone app or anything that pilots can use? Tell me a little bit about the technologies that you offer and the accessibility. SC: Sure. We have several technologies that we offer that we’ve already mentioned here. I’ll go ahead and just briefly talk about Armor and SafetyLinQ. Armor is a full suite of safety management system tools that you can get by subscription, and it is accessible online via any browser, Chrome and Safari,
whatever. It also has an ILS app that you can access from an iPhone, iPad, and that iOS app has an offline submit functionality, also. So, if you’ve got a pilot, who is working a fire contract out from a landing zone in the middle of nowhere, and they need to do their daily flight risk assessment, they can still do that on their phone or their iPad, even if they’re not connected to the network. And then once the device is connected again to the network, it will upload the the report into the website. SafetyLinQ, our newest product that was just released in the last month or two, as I mentioned earlier, is a standalone FRAT. It operates on the same principle. It’s, web-based and you access it with a username and password. It is built with what we call progressive web app design. That is, it has a flexible design, so that it detects what size of device you’re using. So if you’re on a full screen computer, it’ll show you everything in full screen or if you’re using your iPad, your iPhone, your Android, your tablet, landscape orientation or vertical, it automatically adjusts for that to keep it usable and convenient for you. It also has an offline mode and in this case, because it’s not platform dependent, you can use the offline mode and not just ILS, but also an Android or a tablet. SafetyLinQ evolved out of a really strong recognized need to be integratable with other products. We often get asked by operators, ‘can this integrate with flight and duty tracking software?’ So that’s what we’ve designed Safety Link to do… to integrate with other software scheduling, maintenance management, flight data management, and those types of software. IF USA: How big of a company is Argus? How many employees do you have? MM: We’re just about 50 people but really we’re part of SGS. We’re the aviation branch of SGS. SGS is the world’s largest testing, inspection and certification company. They deal with everything from food certification, to manufacturing certification, and testing of oil and gas manufacturing, you name it. They’ve got such a huge spectrum out there globally. They are a publicly traded company and do roughly between $6 and $7 billion a year. It’s wonderful company to be part of and a huge resource for us, especially when it comes to sustainability, carbon footprint analysis and those types of things that we can offer to our clients in the aviation sector. So we’re their aviation branch. Our division being about 50 strong, we have, a few billion dollars backing us with SGS. It’s actually really
awesome to be part of this organization I’d like to add that when we talk about our audit side of the house, we audit different companies and we also put them on a registry. So we actually have an operator registry that shows who’s been registered who’s and who’s gone through the audit process. We also have that for charter brokers. That’s always a question… if I’m booking time on a chartered aircraft, am I doing it through a trusted charter broker? We have a registry for that and we’re getting ready to also launch a registry for drone operators. So if people are searching out particular operators in the region for anything from maybe land surveying or real estate, or what have you, they will be able to come to our website and look over that registry. A registry obviously is free to go look at, but for heavy users, there is a subscription fee. And then a lot of this data from audits, from safety, from all the flight activity around the world, we rolled out all into our marketing intelligence team and they have multiple products. As Susan alluded to, we have a TracQPack product that helps all in the industry around the world track activity in and around them. This way, they can grow their businesses and find who they want to target. That product also has some fun features like a graphical representation of aircraft arriving at their airport. And then we even have tools such as ClearView, which is the first of its kind that actually has a benchmarking portal on it, in the sense that if you want to track a particular fleet of aircraft, your aircraft or others’ you can; you can actually put all that information in and you can benchmark it against the industry. This is a great tool for MROs. It’s a great tool for 135 operators, for management companies looking to find and prospect new customers. It is a subscription tool that people can utilize to see how their own operations do against the industry, and also to find maybe underutilized assets out there that they could win over to their own organization. IF USA: Wow. That’s great. That answers all my questions. Is there anything else that either of you would like to add? Perhaps a bit about your personal story? Are you a pilot yourself, or do you fly drones? What made you get into this? MM: Yes, I am. I got into aviation in what feels like forever ago. I actually have over 1,500 hours of flight time. I was a contract pilot, CFI for a long time. I still try to fly with friends on occasion as I can. It’s been my industry for 25 years. I just love what I do here in aviation. And, you know, I actually worked for a company called Adam Aircraft back in the day.
It was a startup before the crash of the economy in 2009. It was the first of its kind. It was a carbon fiber inline piston twin aircraft, pressurized aircraft. It was great to be part of that… and we flew that aircraft even internationally, down around the islands. We had it in a movie, Miami Vice. When I think of aviation in general, just like taking that aircraft around and educating other pilots about safety and what is entailed, even somebody who was maybe flying and assessed to 172, they come over and they realize, ‘Well, I could fly this plane if I just add a few more protocols.’ And how they check their risks, check the weather, just get their mind further ahead of the aircraft, that’s always fun and rewarding. I still love doing that today when I go to shows and events and talking with new pilots and helping them along the process, because it’s such a rewarding feeling to go for a flight and just have fun with it. I don’t know, there’s something about aviation, you know, you get bit by the bug and sticks with you. Susan’s got me beat though. She helped our country stay safe. SC: Just a different background. My aviation career began in the Navy. So I served for 20 years as a helicopter pilot. And, early in my career, I got selected to go down the kind of a parallel career track of what they call aviation safety officer. To be perfectly honest, I wasn’t thrilled about it at the time, but I got bit by that bug and aviation safety has truly become my passion. I mean, I love running our software. I love going out teaching and speaking, not only onsite with clients, but in the industry. I sometimes speak or teach at trade shows. So I started in aviation and ended up being bit by the aviation safety bug, if you will. I’ve been here with Argus now for a little over five years. IF USA: Very nice. That’s great! And you serve people all over the world or just in the United States? SC: All over the world. That’s correct. We have software subscribers from several countries around the world because SMS is SMS. It was initially promulgated by ICAO, the international civil aviation organization. And, you know, just like charting and air traffic control, they try to standardize aviation safety internationally. So our products and the system are built and designed to international. IF USA: Thank You! We appreciate featuring you in In Flight USA this month! To learn more about Argus and their services, visit their website: argus.aero.
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December 2021
Falcon Field Will Soon Offer Another Option for Fuel and FBO Services
Among the barrage of exciting development at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Ariz. is a newly renovated 30,000square-foot hangar, ready to house aircraft and gearing up to offer fuel services in 2022. “We were also recently awarded the lease on the keystone property at Falcon Field where we will be building a new state-of-the-art Fixed Base Operation,” said George Cunningham, Cunningham Aviation, LLC owner and aircraft dealer and auctioneer. The addition makes sense for this
general aviation airport as the Phoenixmetro area continues to host more business, sporting, and social events. Falcon Field is already the busiest general aviation airport in the entire country. In addition to hangar space and fuel services, Cunningham Aviation is preparing to conduct online auctions of aircraft, connecting buyers and sellers. “In this environment where used aircraft are in high demand, auction is the best way to determine the true value and to get your plane sold on a specific day allowing you to plan financially,” said
Cunningham. Convenience and ease of online bidding also helps with the auction experience. “You can really bid from anywhere. Our online bidding system is convenient and super easy to navigate,” said Cunningham. If you have an aircraft you want to sell, or would like more information on upcoming fuel and FBO services, please visit www.CunninghamAviation.com.
Textron Aviation on Nov. 23 announced its new single-engine turboprop, the Beechcraft Denali, took to the skies for the first time. The milestone first flight is a major step for the clean-sheet design aircraft and begins the important flight test program that substantiates the segment-leading performance expected of the Denali. The Beechcraft Denali is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company. “Today’s landmark flight is not only a significant occasion for the Denali, it’s a truly great moment for our employees, our suppliers and the customers who will be flying this aircraft,” said Ron Draper, president and CEO, Textron Aviation. “With its more environmentally friendly engine and largest cabin in its class, this is an aircraft that will change the landscape for high-performance singleengine turboprop aircraft. Today’s flight is just the beginning for what we anticipate will be a long list of important accomplishments as we prepare the aircraft for certification and customer deliveries.” Piloted by senior test pilot Peter Gracey and chief test pilot Dustin Smisor, the Beechcraft Denali prototype aircraft, powered by GE Aviation’s new Catalyst engine, took off at approximately 8:20 a.m. from the company’s west campus at Eisenhower International Airport. During
the two-hour and 50-minute flight, the team tested the aircraft’s performance, stability and control, as well as its propulsion, environmental, flight controls and avionics systems. The aircraft reached an altitude of 15,600 feet and attained speeds of 180 knots. “From the beginning of the flight to the end, the Denali was simply flawless,” Gracey said. “It’s just a great aircraft to fly. The Catalyst engine was outstanding, and the aircraft performed to the levels we were anticipating. First flights really can’t go more smoothly than this. We are really off to an excellent start for the Denali flight test program.” The Denali prototype aircraft, along with two additional flight test articles and three full airframe ground test articles, will continue to expand on operational goals, focusing on testing aircraft systems, engine, avionics and overall performance. The company is targeting certification for the Denali in 2023. About the Beechcraft Denali Engineered to achieve cruise speeds of 285 knots and full fuel payload of 1,100 pounds, the Denali is designed to have a range of 1,600 nautical miles at high-speed cruise with one pilot and four passengers and will be able to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago, New York to Miami or London to Moscow. The Denali is the first aircraft powered with GE’s Catalyst engine, a more
sustainable engine that burns up to 20 percent less fuel than older turboprop technologies. Like the company’s other aircraft, the Denali can also use sustainable aviation fuel. The FADECequipped, 1,300 shaft horsepower (SHP)rated turboprop engine eases pilot workload with its single-lever power and propeller control. The airplane is also equipped with McCauley’s new 105-inch diameter composite, 5-blade, constant speed propeller, which is full feathering with reversible pitch and ice protection. The cockpit features the Garmin G3000 intuitive avionics suite with highresolution and touchscreen controllers. An integrated Garmin autothrottle is now a standard feature, which interfaces with the Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) and Flight Management System (FMS) to provide easy speed control throughout all regimes of flight from takeoff to touchdown. Class-leading passenger experience The Beechcraft Denali’s flat-floor cabin is designed to be the largest in its segment and offers the versatility to easily convert between passenger and cargo configurations. The cabin features a standard seating configuration of six individual reclining seats and offers a nine-place high density seating option. Passengers will also enjoy large cabin windows, a forward refreshment cabinet and an in-
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BEECHCRAFT DENALI ENTERS FLIGHT TEST PHASE WITH LANDMARK FIRST FLIGHT
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n early August of 2021, I completed my Gulfstream IV recurrent training at CAE Morristown and began my twoweek tour of duty. The first day was hectic as usual – airline to Atlanta to pick up my airplane, deadhead to Westhampton Beach, N.Y. to pick up passengers and take them to Pittsburgh and then finally Lexington, Kentucky. My crew and I were tired but satisfied that our passengers had enjoyed a pleasant and uneventful charter. Off to the hotel we went for a well-earned rest. The following day we were to deadhead to Teterboro at noon, pick up a family and take them to San Francisco. We met at the rental car in the parking garage at 10:30 so we would make it to our airplane by 11 a.m. and get ready for our flight. First Officer Cole elected to drive and I had no objections, so I sat in the right seat of the car. Cabin Attendant Taylor sat in the back. We engaged in some light chatter, and I began my brief to the crew about our trip for that day. I halted my briefing when Taylor spoke up from the back seat, “Guys I am sorry to say this, but I may not do this entire flight. I just found out this morning that my father is in the hospital in Indianapolis, and he is not expected to survive the night. I have sent an email to the supervisor of In Flight Services asking for a replacement.” Holy Crap! Poor Taylor is sitting here in our car waiting for permission to
go see her dying father from a supervisor three time zones away who may not even be out of bed! This was just totally wrong as far as I was concerned. My father died suddenly two years ago. I would have given anything to have seen him one final time. I knew what Taylor was going through, and I realized I was going to have to make this decision for her. Having Taylor fly with us all the way to Teterboro made zero sense. She might not get back to Indy in time. Now I am a retired truck driver, and I knew from my truck driving days that the trip from Lexington to Indianapolis was less than three hours. To me, the solution was obvious. As Cole continued to drive, I pulled out my cell phone and called our Operations Center. “Operations, this is Ali.” “Hello Ali, this is Matt Odenbrett on N678.” “Hello Matt, how can I help you?” “Well, I have a situation that requires immediate action. Cabin Attendant Taylor just informed me that she has a family emergency in Indianapolis. I am making a Command Decision. I am releasing Taylor from her duties on my airplane effective immediately. We are on our way to the airport. Once there, I will turn over our rental car to Taylor and she will drive from here to Indianapolis to tend to her family emergency. Please inform In Flight Services that I need a replacement Cabin Attendant in Teterboro by 3 p.m., which is our departure time. Cole and I can get the cabin
ready and take care of the catering. We just need another Cabin Attendant.” Ali replied, “Ok I am writing this all down. Taylor is driving to Indianapolis due to a family emergency and I will reach out to In Flight Services for a replacement Cabin Attendant.” “Thank you very much for your help Ali.” “You’re welcome Matt.” I disconnected from the call. I turned to Taylor and said, “Ok, it is official. I am releasing you from your duties. Once we get to the airport, I will give you the keys to the rental car and you are to drive immediately to Indianapolis. Don’t worry about the airplane, Cole and I can take care of it.” Taylor replied, “No that’s okay Matt. I will get the cold storage bag from the FBO, and give you guys the food I bought for today’s trip and then I will leave.” “Ok Taylor, that will be fine.” She would spend maybe 20 minutes doing that before she would hit the road, and it would be a major help to us. It would also give her a little more time to sort things out in her head and prepare herself for the long drive home. Being Captain of an airplane is much more than just acting as Pilot In Command. The Captain is responsible for everything, which includes the well-being of the crew, both inside the airplane and outside. When I realized Taylor needed help getting home, I exercised my responsibility to my crew and made the com-
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., on Nov. 16 announced it has added the first light twin aircraft, the PA-30/39 Twin Comanche, to the expanding list of aircraft in flight test development for the GFC 500 autopilot. Intended for light piston aircraft, the GFC 500 delivers superior in-flight characteristics, self-monitoring capabilities and minimal maintenance requirements when compared to older generation autopilot systems. As Garmin continues to roll out GFC 500 autopilot supplemental type certification (STC) approvals at an increasing rate, spanning more than 200 aircraft models to date, the PA-30/39 Twin Comanche marks the first light twin aircraft currently in certification. The GFC 500 autopilot in light twin aircraft will require Garmin’s GI 275 electronic flight instrument to provide ADAHRS information to the system.
Integration with G500 TXi flight displays will also be supported when integrated with the GI 275 standby attitude indicator. The autopilot mode controller contains large dedicated keys and knobs, a control wheel that allows for easy adjustment to aircraft pitch, airspeed and vertical speed, and a Level Mode (LVL) that returns the aircraft to straight-and-level flight with the push of a dedicated button. The full-featured GFC 500 autopilot provides a long list of existing general aviation aircraft with a simple, lightweight, cost-effective autopilot upgrade path. Incorporating solid-state attitude with robust self-monitoring capabilities, the GFC 500 provides superior autopilot performance, greater reliability, and invaluable safety tools that are similar to those featured on the popular GFC 700 autopilot. In addition to traditional autopilot capabilities, such as altitude hold, vertical
speed and heading modes, the GFC 500 also includes altitude preselect, VNAV2, under-speed and over-speed protection and more. Pilots can also select, couple and fly various instrument approaches, including GPS, ILS, VOR, LOC and back course approaches when paired with a compatible Garmin GPS navigator. As a standard feature of the GFC 500, pilots receive Garmin Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP), which works to assist the pilot in maintaining the aircraft in a stable flight condition. ESP functions independently of the autopilot and works in the background while the pilot is hand-flying the aircraft to help avoid inadvertent flight attitudes or bank angles by nudging the pilot to return the aircraft back to a safe flight attitude. As Garmin continues to add additional aircraft models to the growing STC list for the GFC 500 autopilot, other light twin aircraft at or under 4,750 pounds
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mand decision to release her. Time was of the greatest importance, and I wasn’t going to let the managers waste time while they hesitated and hemmed and hawed – this situation required immediate action, and I took the action that I considered appropriate. Everyone might second-guess me, but they weren’t in the hot seat – I was. President Harry Truman had a sign on his desk in the Oval Office that read, “The Buck Stops Here.” On this day the buck stopped on my desk. In Flight Services did find another Cabin Attendant, and she did make it to the airplane with just minutes to spare. Taylor made it home, and she thanked me for making the decision for her. I did not inquire whether she got home in time to see her father before he passed away. I did not think it would be appropriate to do so and impose further on her time of grief. Perhaps the next time I fly with Taylor she will tell me. That will be her decision to make.
GARMIN EXPANDS GROWING PORTFOLIO OF GFC 500 AUTOPILOT CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE LIGHT TWIN AIRCRAFT
Garmin continues to roll out GFC 500 autopilot supplemental type certification (STC) approvals now spanning more than 200 aircraft models to date, with the PA-30/39 Twin Comanche marking the first light twin aircraft currently in certification. (Courtesy Garmin) maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) are also being considered. To view the most up-to-date aircraft STC list, to view certifications that are expected to being in the next 12 months, or to express interest in a specific aircraft make/model, visit www.garmin.com/GFC500.
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December 2021
World's First Production 1-Ton Cargo Delivery Drone to be Scaled Down and Flown to Address New Humanitarian and Tactical Markets
Silent Arrow on Nov. 29 announced the United States Air Force, through the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), has awarded the company a contract entitled “Guided Bundle Derivative of Silent Arrow for Side Door and Palletized Swarm Deployment at High Speeds and Altitudes” effective Nov. 12, 2021. Under this Small Business Innovation Research (“SBIR”) Phase II contract, the
commercially successful Silent Arrow GD2000 (Glider, Disposable, 2000 pounds) platform will be scaled down and redesigned as a new product line called the Silent Arrow Precision Guided Bundle (SA-PGB), which will initially be developed as an autonomous cargo delivery glider. The SA-PGB is specifically designed for side door and multi-unit (swarm) ramp deployment, compatible Recurrent Flight Training Pilot Services SIC/PIC Type Rating Classes OKC - ABQ - MYV - SMF
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World's first production 1-ton cargo delivery drone to be scaled down and flown to address new humanitarian and tactical markets. (Courtesy Silent Arrow)
neer Chip Yates, to produce the Silent Arrow and AVIUS Air Delivery autonomous cargo drone product lines, which were highlighted as an “Unmanned Cargo Aircraft to Watch” by Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine. Silent Arrow’s engineering team has been six Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) aircraft world records and two FAI Louis Bleriot medals for disruptive contributions to the aviation industry. In 2021 Silent Arrow was selected as a finalist for the Robert J. Collier Trophy as the “Greatest Achievement in Aeronautics or Astronautics in America.” For more information visit www.Silent-Arrow.com.
BAHAMAS, CARIBBEAN OPEN TO GA By Alyssa J. Cobb AOPA
If you are ready to escape the cold weather or are planning a vacation early in the new year, the Bahamas and Caribbean are open to international general aviation flights. “The Bahamas is back, and open for business,” said the Honorable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister, Member of Parliament for Exuma and Ragged Islands and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation for The Islands of The Bahamas, during a visit to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., October 31 in reference to the multiyear toll the coronavirus pandemic has had on the country’s tourism industry. Located less than 60 miles from Fort Lauderdale, the Bahamas is a popular
destination for GA pilots, their friends, and their families. In addition, Caribbean islands are also welcoming international GA flights. CST Flight Services provides free, detailed information specific to each country regarding COVID-19 testing requirements before and upon entry. St. Martin is the only country that currently has bans regarding travel. Pilot should read the information on CST Flight Services carefully to determine whether they would be eligible to enter the country. The Caribbean’s clear water ranges in temperature from the just above 70 degrees Fahrenheit to the low 80s, and if you do your research, you can find times in the southern islands even during the winter months with comfortable water temperatures. Even if you aren’t up for Continued on Page 28
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he Starlite, a small, cute, singleseater is being revived. Composites guru Russ Emanis has acquired the assets and re-engineered the structure to replace the internal wood parts with fiberglass. He will also be making the kit substantially easier to put together with pre-molded, already aligned hard points and with the fuselage halves bonded together, an otherwise tricky operation. He’s looking at engines to replace the original, no longer available Rotax 447. The Starlite will be available as either tail- or nose-dragger. I love the concept, but unfortunately it’s not for me. I got to sit in a Starlite once and the canopy, if closed, would have come down to right above my eyebrows – but maybe a bigger headroom version will be in the works. While some folks are comfortable with two stroke engines, I’m not. Emanis does not yet have a four-stroke engine option. Last is cost of ownership: a city-airport hangar for a year, plus insurance and annual inspection can add up quickly. I’ve seen several interesting used single seaters for sale in the mid-teens, but fixed costs with big city hangar rents could be half that, or nearly. But if a plane would fit in the hangar along with the RV-9A… The Starlite should be at Oshkosh next year, along with Emanis’ other plane, a derivative of his electric fan jet Odyssey. No surprise, current battery technology won’t keep the Odyssey in the air for more than 15 minutes, so the solution is a gasoline engine driving a ducted fan. Emanis says it looks and sounds like a jet… And instead of gears to reduce engine RPM for a propeller, this one has gears to increase engine
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STARLITE, STAR BRIGHT
Homebuilder’s Workshop
RPM to turn the fan. At the other end of the homebuilt spectrum is a scaled, carbon fiber (I think) B-29 (not B-17) with four Honda Fit engines. Wingspan is 50 feet, and it seats two in tandem. Don’t know when it’s supposed to fly, and it’s better to let the builder come out with a formal announcement.
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The new emphasis for accident investigation is attempted turns back to the runway following engine failure after takeoff, and the EAA has formed a committee to investigate this. This is hardly new territory. AOPA/ ASI has YouTube videos on the topic from 2016 (a real world event with good psychological insights) and several in 2021 discussing and attempting turn backs in optimal condition. Twenty-five years ago, Professor David Rogers of the U.S. Naval academy investigated this topic and published several papers (available online) that looked at theoretical maximum turn performance (45-degree bank at stall speed plus 5 percent) for three GA aircraft. He is on the EAA committee, and his work should provide a good starting point. However, his emphasis on theoretical maximum performance meant that some real world considerations were mostly noted in passing. For example, his work talked about climbing continuously at Vx, an operational tradeoff that few would find appropriate for everyday flying. Rogers also notes that successful outcomes are not reported to the FAA or NTSB, skewing the data. The eternal question is how inaccu-
Bahamas, Caribbean Open to GA Continued from Page 26 swimming, you can still enjoy beautiful, warm days on the beaches in the Bahamas and Caribbean. Before flying to the Bahamas or Caribbean destinations, pilots should check CST Flight Services COVID-19 guide to determine what COVID-19 testing requirements must be met. Pilots should also check that guide, and websites for the local governments, to ensure that they are still open the date of the flight based on new concerns that the omicron coronavirus variant is creating.
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rately real world pilots can fly optimized profiles under stressful circumstances, and what difference pilot performance will make. Rick Marshall is also a member of the EAA committee. He has collected digital flight data voluntarily submitted from folks who have attempted the 45degree bank angle turn back technique after simulated engine failure in their own planes, documenting how well the pilots flew their airplanes. He has also analyzed day-to-day takeoff data from his local FBO and has looked at years of NTSB data on the runway turn backs to get more of a handle on what’s really going on. I think that Rick’s data, attitude and approach will be key to the committee’s success. He is not yet ready to have his fascinating results shared, however. My opinion? When today, very few GA pilots consider alternatives for engine failure after takeoff, it is unreasonable to expect them to take an even bigger step to train for optimum flight path profiles for a runway turn back. Anecdotal data from multiple sources indicates a sad decline in overall pilot skills. But the bigger and more significant question is, where are safety resources best allocated? Is training to turn back to the runway after engine failure the problem with the biggest safety return on investment? Or maybe resources are better allocated on something like the Expanded Envelope Exercises to help pilots maintain their cool in all kinds of demanding circumstances.
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Normally, a breakthrough is a good
thing. When it comes to COVID, however, a breakthrough means that you got sick despite being vaccinated – like me. Seven weeks and three days after COVID initial onset, I grabbed a CFI buddy and we went flying in the RV-9A. Taking a CFI along was a very wise decision, because taxiing in after a not very challenging half hour flight, I was suddenly completely exhausted! After I got some water at the FBO, we launched for home base. Adrenaline masked the fatigue, but when I got home, I was out like a light for a nap. I couldn’t tell if there were fatigue symptoms in flight that I was not noticing, and my CFI said nothing, but there may very well have been. COVID is like Loki, the Norse god of mischief, screwing up everything it touches. Symptoms vary widely from individual to individual, but if you’ve had COVID, my experience suggests that there may be considerable downside to trying to fly too soon. The vaccines are not advertised as preventing you from getting COVID, only to reduce your chances of ending up in the hospital, ICU, or worse. Worked for me. Screw the politics, get the shots. The final result was first symptom to complete apparent recovery was two months and one week. Some people recovered faster, some long-termers have not. The important thing is not to fly till you’re completely ready.
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And a Merry Christmas to all, and a Happy New Year!
AOPA also offers helpful resources for flying to the Bahamas (www.aopa.org /travel/international-travel/bahamas) and Caribbean (www.aopa.org/travel/inter national-travel/caribbean).
If you plan to island hop, make sure you do so during the day if you want to fly under VFR. Flying at night in the Bahamas requires pilots to be on an IFR flight plan.
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HOLIDAY CULINARY TREATS
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ere comes the second Christmas, Quanza and Hanukkah holiday season since the advent of COVID. Most folks seem to be converging on restaurants, malls and parade sites. We all seem to be taking an enthusiastic but cautious approach to engaging in a normal life. Plans are being made for gatherings of family and friends for traditional holiday culinary extravaganzas. In our family, we generally celebrate the holiday season as a time to remind one another that we should all join hands in friendship and select your own manner of celebration. Our choice is to prepare some of the following selections.
Roast Turkey
(Stuart J. Faber)
Roast Turkey
In our family, any time is the right time for a roasted turkey. To Brine Turkey: With your fingers, separate skin from meat on breast, legs, thighs and back. Rub 1 tablespoon kosher salt inside cavity. Rub 1 1/2 teaspoons each of salt under skin of breast, back, legs and thighs. Wrap turkey in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 24 to 48 hours. Ingredients: Mire Poix (A fancy term for chopped vegetables). 2 medium onions, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped Turkey 1 fresh turkey, 14 to 17 pounds 1 stick butter, softened 2 tablespoons each dried sage, rosemary, thyme 1/3 cup finely chopped parsley 1 tablespoon oregano Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons paprika 2 teaspoons baking powder 6 cups chicken or turkey stock,
preferably homemade Method: Remove turkey from refrigerator 1 hour before cooking. Mix the butter, herbs, 1/2 tablespoon each salt and pepper, baking powder and paprika until well combined. Poke holes in breast, thighs and legs. If stuffing turkey, add stuffing. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove all giblets, neck and gizzard from cavity. Season cavity with salt and pepper. Put a handful of the mire poix in the cavity. Sprinkle the remaining mire poix on the bottom of the roasting pan. This will serve as the rack and will also add robust flavor to the gravy. Rub the entire surface of the turkey with a thin layer of the butter mixture. For extra flavor and moisture, place your fingers between the skin and the breast and place some butter mixture between the skin and the meat. Heat the chicken stock in a saucepan. Place neck and giblets in roasting pan. Discard liver. Place the turkey on top of the mire poix and roast for about 45 minutes. The upper surface should be getting golden brown. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue to roast for another 1 1/4 to 2 hours, depending on the size of the bird. Baste the turkey every 15 minutes with the chicken stock and the drippings. After 1 1/4 hour, check frequently with an instant thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh without touching the bone. The thermometer should register 180 degrees. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the breast. The temperature should read 170 degrees. Remove the turkey and place on a carving board. Cut up neck meat and giblets and set aside. Cover the turkey loosely with foil and let rest at least 30 minutes before carving. For gravy (don’t purchase store-bought), remove most of the grease, then place the roasting pan on stovetop burner. Turn heat to high. Scrape bottom of pan with a wooden spatula to loosen all of the tasty drippings. Add 3 tablespoons of flour and mix with remaining drippings until the flour disappears. Add the giblets and 2 tablespoons of butter for richness. Add 4 cups of chicken or turkey stock, bring to a boil until the liquid thickens. Add 1/2 cup cream or milk.
Mashed Potato Casserole
I discovered this recipe a few years ago. Now, these are my favorite mashed potatoes.
Stuart J. Faber and Aunt Bea Mashed Potatoes
(Stuart J. Faber)
Glazed Ham
(Stuart J. Faber)
Ingredients: 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup chicken stock 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), cut into pieces 1 garlic clove, minced 1-2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 4 large eggs 1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley 1 bunch scallions, chopped Method: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place potato chunks in a pot of water. Bring to a gentle boil until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Heat cream, stock, butter, garlic, mustard, Parmesan and salt in saucepan over medium-low heat until butter is melted. Stir occasionally. Set aside. Drain potatoes and transfer to large bowl. With electric mixer on mediumlow speed, beat potatoes while slowly adding cream mixture. Don’t over-beat or potatoes will be gummy. Add eggs, one at a time and beat on low speed just until incorporated. Fold in chopped parsley and scallions. Pour potato mixture into buttered 13x9 baking dish. Bake uncovered until potatoes are warmed, about 30 minutes.
Baked Glazed Ham
Ingredients: 7- to 9-pound fully cooked spiral-cut ham 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup brown mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 oranges, zested and juiced 2 garlic cloves, minced kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Method: One hour before baking, remove ham from refrigerator and bring to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, cinnamon, orange zest and juice, garlic and a pinch of kosher salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place a rack in a roasting pan. Put the ham on the rack flat side down. Brush half of the glaze over the entire surface of the ham. With your fingers, spread open some of the slices and brush with the glaze. Pour about an inch of water into the roasting pan. Do not let the water touch the ham. Loosely tent the ham with aluminum foil. Bake for 10 minutes per pound. Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Brush half of the remaining glaze over the ham. Return the ham, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Brush the remaining glaze over the ham and cook for 15 minutes more. Serve immediately or cover with foil for up to an hour.
Rib Roast
(Stuart J. Faber)
Standing Rib Roast & Yorkshire Pudding
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Ingredients: Mire poix of onion, celery & carrot (1 each) 1 rib roast-2 to 4 ribs, short end (about 5-7 pounds) 3 cloves garlic, slivered kosher salt, pepper, thyme Method: Allow roast to stand at room temperature for about 1 hour. Insert garlic slivers throughout entire roast. Rub top of roast with softened butter. Generously rub kosher salt, pepper and thyme over the buttered top. Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Place mire poix in pan, then lay roast over mire poix, bone side down. Roast for 45 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees and roast until instant thermometer registers 115 degrees for rare, 125 degrees for medium-rare. This will take about an additional 20-30 minutes, depending upon size of roast. Total time about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from oven and place on cutting board. Allow to rest for at least 15 minutes. For The Yorkshire Pudding: (A Giant Popover) 3 eggs 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Yorkshisre Pudding
(Stuart J. Faber)
1 cup milk Method: The night before serving, whisk the eggs, then add to milk. Combine flour and salt and mix with moist ingredients until blended. Do not over mix. Refrigerate overnight. Stir occasionally. After the roast is cooked, reduce oven to 450 degrees F. Pour a layer of fat drippings from the roast into an 11-inch x 7-inch ovenproof glass pan, just enough to coat bottom and sides. Place pan in oven for about 5 minutes. Remove batter from refrigerator and remix. Carefully remove pan from oven and pour batter into the pan. Batter should fill about onehalf of the pan. Bake for about 20 minutes until the pudding rises and turns a golden brown. Serve immediately. For The Au Jus: Ingredients: 1/2 cup good red wine, such as cabernet
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2 cups quality beef stock, preferably homemade kosher salt, pepper and thyme Method: After removing the roast and the remaining mir poix, add wine to the roasting pan and bring to a boil. Deglaze pan by vigorously scraping all of the browned bits from bottom of pan. Allow wine to boil until just about 1/8 cup remains. Add stock and bring to a boil. Add seasonings. Boil for about 2 minutes to reduce slightly and intensify flavor. Strain through a sieve into a gravy boat.
steam to escape. Place a baking sheet in oven. Place skillet on baking sheet. Bake at 350º for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes or until top crust is golden brown and the mixture bubbly. Cover pie with aluminum foil during last 10 minutes to prevent excessive browning, if necessary. Cool on a wire rack 60 minutes before serving.
Skillet Apple Pie Skillet Apple Pie
(Stuart J. Faber)
Skillet Apple Pie
Once you bake an apple pie in a cast iron skillet, it will become your go-to apple pie. Ingredients: 2 pounds Granny Smith apples 2 pounds Golden Delicious apples 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 lemon, juiced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 cup butter 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar double pie crust 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour and salt. Set aside. Peel apples and cut into 1/2” thick wedges. Squeeze lemon juice over apples. Toss apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, salt and granulated sugar mixture. You should have about 8 cups of apples. Melt butter in a 10” cast iron skillet over medium heat; add brown sugar, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Reserve 1/4 cup of butter mixture to brush on top crust. Cool butter mixture slightly, and place 1 piecrust in skillet over brown sugar mixture. Spoon apple mixture over piecrust, and top with remaining piecrust. Brush top of piecrust with reserved brown sugar mixture, then sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar. If necessary, reheat reserved brown sugar mixture over low heat-add a tablespoon of milk to thin it out. Cut 4 or 5 slits in top of crust for
(Stuart J. Faber)
Pumpkin Chiffon Cake
This is another new discovery. No baking required. Your guests will think you spent days creating this delightful cake. Ingredients: Approximately 40 square graham crackers 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 14-oz can pumpkin puree (about 2 cups) Method: In a large bowl, beat cream with an electric mixer on high until soft peaks form. Add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Set aside 1 cup and refrigerate. Add cinnamon, cloves, ginger, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, vanilla and pumpkin puree and beat on low just until incorporated. Place one single layer of graham crackers into the bottom of an 8x8” pan. Top with 1/4 of the pumpkin mixture. Repeat layers 3 more times, so that there are 4 layers of graham crackers each topped with 1/4 of the pumpkin mixture. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, until cake is set, and graham crackers have softened. Cut into squares and serve with reserved whipped cream. I hope you enjoy these recipes. You will find these and hundreds of other great recipes, plus cooking tips in my new cookbook, Cookbook For People Who Hate Lawyers. It’s now available on Amazon. Read the book. You will love my recipes. And you will love lawyers-especially lawyers who fly airplanes.
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EAA SPORT AVIATION HALLS OF FAME HONOR 2020 AND 2021 INDUCTEES In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years
EAA honored inductees into their Sport Aviation Halls of Fame at a dinner ceremony on Nov. 11, 2021, in the Eagle Hangar of the EAA Aviation Museum. These inductees, representing ultralights, the International Aerobatic Club, the Vintage Aircraft Association, Warbirds of America, and homebuilding, have dedicated their lives to their respective areas of aviation and join an esteemed group of individuals who represent the spirit of EAA in the highest form. They honored inductees for both 2020 and 2021 after having to postpone the 2020 event due to Covid restrictions.
2020 Inductees:
• EAA Ultralights – Dan Johnson (EAA 368861) • International Aerobatic Club – Verne Jobst (EAA 37653) • Vintage Aircraft Association – Stephen Dyer (EAA 40682) • Warbirds of America – Mark Clark (EAA 42114) • EAA Homebuilders – Frank Christensen (EAA 36663) Learn more about the 2020 Sport Aviation Halls of Fame Inductees on the EAA website (eaa.org) or directly at https://www.eaa.org/eaa/about-eaa/whowe-are/eaa-sport-aviation-hall-of-fame.
2021 Inductees:
• EAA Ultralights – Roy Beisswenger (EAA 537298) • International Aerobatic Club – Kirby Chambliss (EAA 261512) • Vintage Aircraft Association – Steve Nesse (EAA 37037) • Warbirds of America – Carl Scholl (EAA 184061) & Tony Ritzman (EAA 393289) • EAA Homebuilders – Bob and Flo Irwin (EAA 183082) [deceased] The EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame were established to honor the outstanding achievements of men and women in aviation who share the spirit of EAA and its community. Those inducted into the hall of fame are selected by their peers for the myriad of contributions made to their respective areas of aviation. Bringing together EAA’s boards of directors, divisions, affiliates, and councils, the hall of fame is a tribute to the pioneering spirit and innovation that has marked the evolution of flight, a spirit that is nurtured and promoted throughout EAA’s membership. The event also
reunites past honorees to celebrate their collected achievements.
2021 Inductee Information
EAA is proudly honoring five new inductees into their Sport Aviation Halls of Fame. The five inductees, representing homebuilders, ultralights, the International Aerobatic Club, the Vintage Aircraft Association, and Warbirds of America, have dedicated their lives to their respective areas of aviation and join an esteemed group of individuals who represent the spirit of EAA in the highest form. Homebuilders: Flo and Bob Irwin, EAA 183082
Flo and Bob Irwin
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In 1956, Flo and Bob Irwin founded Fullerton Air Parts in Southern California. Bob was an active pilot, and Flo had good business sense and a passion for service. After several years, the Irwins sold that business and started a new one in 1965 – Aircraft Spruce. While the company initially sold only the timber mentioned in the name, it quickly grew into a one-stop shop for homebuilders and restorers, and was renamed Aircraft Spruce & Specialty. Starting with just Flo and Bob in 1965, today the company employs more than 150 people. Bob owned and flew a Vultee BT13B, a 1948 Navion, and a 1968 Navion Rangemaster that he used to travel until he retired from flying after 50 years as a pilot. The Aircraft Spruce catalog is to generations of homebuilders what the Sears “wish book” was to a generation of kids –a sort of magic shopping list that overflows with the stuff dreams are made of. Flo died in 1989, and Bob followed in 2015 at age 95. The Irwins’ legacy of service, quality products, and passionate dedication to the aviation community lives on as their children and grandchildren continue the family business in the form of both Aircraft Spruce & Specialty
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Co. and ACS Products Co., which manufactures products distributed by Aircraft Spruce. Ultralights: Roy Beisswenger, EAA 537298
Roy Beisswenger
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Roy Beisswenger began flying powered parachutes in 1993, began instructing that same year, and became the first sport pilot, flight instructor, and FAA designated pilot examiner for the category in 2005. He is the only FAA Gold Seal flight instructor to have earned the recognition exclusively through training powered parachute pilots. He organized the World Powered Parachute Championships in 2000 and continued the event for five years, attracting competitors from four continents. Also in 2000, Roy started the UltraFlight Radio Show, which became the Powered Sport Flying Radio Show, which he hosted for 10 years. In 2009 Beisswenger took over publishing UltraFlight Magazine, which he continues to help produce under its new name of Powered Sport Flying Magazine. He helped author the FAA’s Powered Parachute Flying Handbook (FAA-H8083-29) and then wrote and illustrated his own 472-page book on the subject. Roy serves on many sport aviation focused organizations, including as president of the United States Ultralight Association, a board member of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, and the powered parachute subcommittee chairman for ASTM. Roy served as the United States delegate to CIMA, the committee of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale pertaining to microlight activity around the world. There he helped set competition and record-setting policies for the sport on a worldwide basis. International Aerobatic Club: Kirby Chambliss, EAA 261512, IAC 12086 As a child, Kirby Chambliss was always playing with toy airplanes and at just 13 years old started flying. When he was 21, he flew as a corporate pilot for the La Quinta hotel chain, and through that job, he was sent to a 10-hour aerobat-
Kirby Chambliss
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Steve Nesse
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ic course with Duane Cole to train in a Decathlon. At that point his love of aerobatics became an obsession. By 24, he was the youngest commercial pilot at Southwest Airlines and made captain by 28. Although he enjoyed flying commercial, it became a means to pay for his true love for aerobatics. Kirby joined the IAC in 1986 and entered his first contest. He placed first in the Intermediate category in his first aerobatic airplane, a Pitts Special S-2A. That same year he began flying air shows, continuously training to perfect his aerobatic skills and routines. Kirby modeled much of his aggressive flying style after his hero Leo Loudenslager, seven-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion and 1980 World Aerobatic Champion. He earned a spot on the U.S. Unlimited Aerobatic Team from 1997 to 2005 and served as team captain three times. He won his first U.S. National Unlimited Champion title in 1998 and went on to win the title four more times between 2002 and 2005. To date, Kirby has accumulated 13 medals in world competition. Vintage Aircraft Association: Steve Nesse, EAA 37037, VAA 6490
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EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame Continued from Page 32 vate pilot certificate in 1967. In 1975 he purchased a 1946 Navion from his father. After joining EAA in 1967 at Rockford, Steve has attended consecutive EAA conventions and has been active in VAA since its inception. A charter member of VAA Chapter 13, Steve has served as vice president and president of that chapter. Steve was elected to the VAA board as an adviser in
1987 and then as a director in 1989. He filled in as secretary until he was formally elected to the role in 1991, where he served uninterrupted until 2020. He remains an active member of the board and a dedicated volunteer. In the early 1990s, Steve was instrumental in supporting the creation of a new judging category for vintage aircraft at the annual fly-in in Oshkosh, at that time incorporating aircraft produced
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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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he elements of winter approach once again. Cold weather operations loom ahead, and all the usual suspects will make their appearances. Fast changing weather, cold temperatures, dangerous precipitation, and complicated procedures all produce significant hazards to flight. Aircraft performance, ground and flight visibility, and friction between aircraft tires and airport surfaces can be severely reduced. In the cockpit, complexity and workload will increase. Ice is a predominant cold weather threat that can place an aircraft in many precarious situations. Aircraft structural icing can negatively affect weight, balance, instrumentation, engine operation, pilot visibility, and flight characteristics such as stall speed and control effectiveness. Ice on airport surfaces has negative effects on aircraft ground maneuvering as well. In a perfectly good aircraft, these conditions could have serious consequences. In an aircraft less robust, the risk increases. Discipline and good judgment are essential to mitigate the threats and ensure flight safety. This month, Callback shares reported incidents that occurred during Part 121 operations, each involving ice in a different phase of flight. Garner the lessons unspoken, cherish the wisdom revealed, and keep up your guard.
At the Gate
This A320 Captain encountered a deicing situation while the aircraft was at the gate. Communication and coordination might have prevented the ensuing hazard. • This aircraft had flown through moderate mixed icing between 5,000 and 2,000 feet into ZZZ.… The pilots landed and elected to put the flaps up without knowing if they still had ice on them. They sat on the ground about 30 minutes waiting for their gate to open. We were the outbound crew for this aircraft, and the pilots told us, when they deplaned, that they had flown through the icing, but
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believed most had melted off on the ground. The temperature was around 28 degrees Fahrenheit. When we boarded the plane, the APU was running and powering the aircraft with both electricity and air. We started to smell fumes and realized the ground deice people had started to deice without coordinating with us or the outbound [ground] crew. The aircraft was not configured for deicing, and we believe the fumes were from the deicing fluid entering the bleed system. We called [the ground deice people] and told them to stop deicing until we configured the aircraft [properly].
Taxiing for Takeoff
An observant, proactive A319 Captain realized that the company’s deicing procedure appeared to exhibit a potential flaw. The crew’s actions may have averted a tragedy. • Conditions on preflight went from overcast and dry to moderate snow in a matter of minutes. Deicing…was thorough and routine, [using] Type I and Type IV [fluids], just off the gate with a 20-foot-deep pushback. This year’s procedure calls for flaps up on the Pre-Deicing Configuration checklist. This is a change from years past. The Reconfiguration checklist [was] performed appropriately. After a short taxi…for departure, I as the Pilot in Command, decided to do a cabin check to be conservative. Our holdover time was…30 to 35 minutes, so this cabin check was not required.… Moderate snow was falling, and we were well under our holdover time. Upon viewing the aircraft wings, there was fully 1 inch of snow on the flaps, which had been lowered after deicing. Snow was accumulated on the entire length of the wingspan on the normally stowed section of the flaps. The flight returned to the gate to reassess conditions and deice a second time with the flaps selected down. Quite simply, the event occurred due
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to new procedures requiring the flaps to be up during deicing. Thus, the flaps are not treated while the rest of the wing is being treated. In the case of moderate snow or greater, snow will collect on the flaps in violation of the clean control surface requirement for takeoff. It was shocking to me how fast snow was able to build up on the flaps in this incident. While deicing a second time, we noticed several aircraft from other air carriers deicing with the flaps down. If I had not been proactive and accomplished the pre-takeoff cabin check, which is by its nature uncomfortable for the passengers, there could have been serious consequences. I highly recommend [the company] readopt a flaps down deicing procedure, at the very least, during active frozen precipitation.
Pre-Takeoff Engine Run-up
An A319 crew recounted their pretakeoff engine run-up in icing conditions with ice on the runway. The crew responded admirably, new insight was gained, and wisdom increased. From the First Officer’s report: • After deicing the aircraft, we taxied to [the runway]. Upon completion of all of our checklists, we requested time on the runway to do a 30-second engine runup for the A319. [The runway] had just been plowed of snow before we taxied onto the runway. The Captain was the Pilot Flying and began to increase the thrust. At about 55% N1, the airplane began to slide and point away from centerline. The Captain tried to steer the airplane using the tiller with great difficulty. The aircraft rolled forward about 1,000 to 1,500 feet. I called Tower and notified them that we had a steering problem and requested to exit the runway. We decided to return to the gate to have the aircraft nose wheel inspected. The runway, although recently plowed, played a significant factor in our situation. Also, the
recommended 70% N1 engine run-up per our [operating manual] is a lot of power to control in icing conditions on the ground. I think that the engine run-up procedure approved by Airbus can lead to a problem when operating on surfaces during icing conditions. From the Captain’s report: • …I ran up both engines symmetrically to 70% N1 [following the SOP]. It was then that the right main gear lost traction and the aircraft turned aggressively to the left. I immediately retarded both throttles to idle and used nose wheel steering to regain the centerline. There was nose wheel scrubbing felt.… Factors [included] the unprecedented…weather. Although the runway was freshly cleaned and we were the first aircraft to use it, there were obviously ice…spots that were hard to see at night. The light takeoff weight of 116,000 pounds, coupled with the high power-setting for the run-up, played a role in the incident. Although I had operated two previous flights in and out of [that airport] that day, the runway conditions changed rapidly. I felt that the runway had been freshly cleaned moments before I took…the runway and that it would be suitable for the run-up. I will continue to be vigilant in inclement weather conditions. I have gained a newer understanding for the power of the engine on an A319.
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This B737 First Officer (FO) landed successfully in stressful, icing conditions. Late in the landing when all appeared well, aircraft control was lost in an instant. Valuable experience was acquired, and wisdom increased once again. From the Captain’s report: • While on Initial Operating Experience,…the First Officer made a Continued on Page 38
AIR FORCE: CONNECTING CYBERSPACE
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he 747th Cyberspace Squadron, the Air Force’s first cyberspace squadron, is now performing operations with the 535th Airlift Squadron with its Mission Defense Team aboard the C-17 Globemaster III. The MDT is made up of a team of cyber and communication professionals designated to defend a specific aircraft, preventing adversaries from invading the airspace and manipulating aircraft data. “The MDT actually stood up in 2017, and has been designated as the lead MDT team for the C-17 platform for the entire Air Force,” said Master Sgt. Justin Young, 747th CYS cyber transport technician. “We have a crew of three and we do mission planning and mission briefs, we sit
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crew for a set number of hours, and then we do a debrief just like the pilots do.” The MDT is constantly monitoring the airspace to defend critical assets across the Air Force from adversary cyber attacks. “There is absolutely a growing threat that adversaries can manipulate data across any terrain to include airframes, so our job is to defend cyberspace and prevent that from happening,” Young said. Cyberspace Airmen monitor cyberspace for abnormalities such as data manipulation and false information readings to prevent interference and jamming. “Abnormalities are important to monitor because we need to understand everything that happens in the cyber domain if we are going to defend it,” said
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Senior Airman Allan Larson, 747th CYS mission defense operator. “If we do not understand it, then we don’t know if it is a threat or not.” The 747th CYS is building up its mission set around Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam by partnering with the 19th Fighter Squadron and Navy facilities to protect the industrial control systems, paving a way for the rest of the Air Force to follow suit. “It is pretty amazing to see the capabilities that we are able to do, and how fast our Airmen have been able to completely change their mindset on how they approach comm and cyber,’’ Young said. “It is pretty mind blowing that we can do this, and that we did it so quickly.”
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Tech. Sgt. Carl Williams, 747th Cyberspace Squadron standards and evaluations craftsman, observes radio frequencies recorded by a stand-alone hub activity reconnaissance kit while aboard a C-17 Globemaster III near the Hawaiian Islands, Nov. 3, 2021. A Mission Defense Team from the 747th CS and Airmen from the 535th Airlift Squadron worked together to defend the C-17 from cyber attacks by preventing adversaries from invading the airspace and manipulating aircraft data. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)
OF FIRST HOVER FLIGHT, MAKER AIRCRAFT RECEIVES FAA COA AND RELOCATES FROM DEVELOPMENT LAB TO FLIGHT TEST FACILITY
The Move Signals a Transition for the Electrical Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Company from Ground to Air Operations and is the Next in a Series of Critical Steps Towards Maker’s First Hover Flight
Archer Aviation Inc., a leading developer of eVTOL aircraft, announced on Nov. 10 that the FAA has issued a Certificate of Authorization (CoA) and the Aircraft Limitations covering Maker, its flagship demonstrator aircraft. The CoA and the Aircraft Limitations are key components of the Special Airworthiness Certificate, which will be the FAA basis that permits the Maker aircraft to commence test flights. Archer has now relocated its Maker aircraft to its California flight test facility. Here, the aircraft is undergoing final
Safe Landings
Continued from Page 37 normal and successful IFR ILS approach and landing. The Runway Condition Code (RCC) received was 6, Dry, Good, and weather reported winds of 040/9, Visibility 1 NM, -FZDZSN BR, 600 overcast, temp 5/-7.… During the approach, Tower directed the flight to [exit the runway] at the end of the runway. Discussion included…confirming the RCC for the runway via ACARS. After landing, [transfer] of…aircraft [control] was completed. While taxiing less than 20 knots…approaching the departure end of the runway,…brakes were applied with no effect, including control input using the tiller.
preparations for its first hover flight later this year, as well as a thorough program of ongoing systems testing. Previously, the full-scale eVTOL aircraft was housed exclusively at the development lab within Archer’s Palo Alto headquarters where it was designed and built. Archer’s flight test team is led by Matt Deal. Deal, who previously managed eVTOL flight test operations for the Airbus Vahana program, helms a group of engineers focused exclusively on integrating Maker’s mechanical and software elements to deliver a successful first Prior to pavement departure, the nose wheel was centered.… The aircraft came to rest [to the] right of the overrun in the grass. Notifying Ground Control of the situation, coordination proceeded for rescue through both the Tower and company Operations. The Flight Attendants (FAs) and [all] passengers were notified of the situation, remaining in their seats until further information was available. Dispatch and the Chief Pilot were contacted. Engines were shut down following APU start, and with Maintenance concurrence, the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) circuit breakers were pulled and documented in the logbook. With outstanding support from Rescue and after deicing a path, deplaning began
hover flight and oversees the day-to-day operations including setting the test flight timeline and leading test flights. While the lead up to Archer’s critical first flight is paramount, the integration and test process also allows for essential two-way Continued on Page 39
“The relocation of Maker to our dedicated flight test facility marks the next chapter in our journey towards the future of flight,” said Brett Adcock, Archer cofounder and co-CEO. (Courtesy Archer Aviation) [in groups] at a time, due to shuttle size, using the Captain side, rear entrance [door]. Five shuttles were eventually used for…transportation, making round trip runs. The aircraft Shutdown checklist was accomplished and the crew left last after inspecting the aircraft for remaining passenger items. No injuries [were] reported during the event. One oversight was not completing the logbook oil and fuel entry prior to leaving the aircraft. From the First Officer’s report: • After the landing…by the FO, the aircraft slowed as expected with normal speedbrake extension and thrust reverser deployment. At approximately 60 knots,
[aircraft] control was [transferred] from the FO to the Captain. Just prior to an expected turnoff…, instructions from Tower were received to “taxi to the end.” By that point, the aircraft had slowed and had to complete a long taxi to the end of the runway. Approaching the end of the runway, the Captain began the turn onto the taxiway, but the aircraft did not respond to brake or tiller inputs and slid into the grass at the intersection of the runway and taxiway.… Braking action at the airport had been reported by ATIS as 6. The runway appeared to have good braking until the very end. The only thing that could have prevented this was for airfield management to report possible icing conditions on other parts of the airfield.
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Agency Taking Comments for 60 Days
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Nov. 3 proposed a regulation to require that flight attendants have a longer rest period between shifts. The proposed rule would increase the rest period to 10 consecutive hours when scheduled for a duty period of 14 hours or less. "The Biden-Harris Administration is proud to advance policies that protect and empower workers. This proposal will contribute to a safer, healthier workplace for flight attendants," said Transportation
Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “Flight attendants play a critical safety role in keeping passengers safe on every flight and especially in emergencies. This proposal helps reduce fatigue so they can perform this critical role,” FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said. Currently, flight attendants are required to have nine consecutive hours in their rest period. In 2018, under the FAA Reauthorization Act, Congress directed the FAA to increase the minimum rest period for flight attendants with
scheduled duty of 14 hours or less in domestic, flag and supplemental flights. The Reauthorization Act also required the FAA to prohibit a reduction of the rest period under any circumstances. The FAA’s proposal meets those requirements. In September 2019, the FAA invited the public to submit initial comments ahead of its proposed rule released on Nov. 3. The FAA also conducted outreach with air carriers to which the new requirements would apply.
Tecnam announced on Nov. 24 that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded full Type Certificate to the P2010 TDI with the number A00066CE for Part 23 of the FAA Regulations. The P2010 airframe, with its wide, composite, fuselage design and the allmetal wing and stabilator, has proven to be the perfect platform to match the Diesel engine performance and capabilities. The consolidated comfort, 3rd door back seat accessibility, safety and reliability of the “P Twenty-Ten” are now accompanied by the added efficiency
granted by the use of Diesel/JetA1 fuel. This proven power plant technology attributes to the extremely low operating costs provided by the dual FADEC-controlled Continental engine. The Continental Diesel 170 hp Turbocharged Engine joins the P2010 power plant options of the 180 hp Avgas/Mogas and 215 hp Avgas engine. This latest engine pairing brings the aviation market unbeatable fuel efficiency and performance: the Turbo Diesel/JetA1 power plant offers an outstanding cruisefuel burn that ranges from 4.5 USG/hr (17 litres/hr) at 55 percent power, to 7 USG/hr
(27 litres/hr) at 75 percent power. This provides consistent performance up to 8,000 feet and allows operations up to 18,000 feet, allowing the P2010 to “soar higher” (for which an optional oxygen system is available). The standard P2010 fuel tanks ensure an unrivalled range in excess of 1,000 NM and endurance of up to 12 hours, all monitored through the state-of-the-art standard Garmin G1000Nxi avionics package. Tecnam and Continental are working on thse latest improvement of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, for a real commitment for greener future with SAF.
“The addition of the Continental Diesel Engine is more proof that Tecnam is dedicated to the General Aviation Marketplace by providing safe, efficient, innovative aircraft for today’s pilots.” said Tecnam’s Director of Sales, David Copeland. The Tecnam Engineering Team paid particular attention to maintaining the P2010 series design characteristics that provide: cabin comfort, low noise and minimal vibration. The GFC-700 autopilot with ESP Electronic Stability and Protection, which ensures smooth and Continued on Page 40
Archer, we recently went public listing on the NYSE, we unveiled Maker for the first time, and now this milestone move puts us one step closer to our next goal: Maker taking flight.” Continue to follow along with Archer’s journey on their website, www.archer.com. Archer’s mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility.
Archer’s goal is to move people throughout the world’s cities in a quick, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. Archer is designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for use in urban air mobility. Archer’s team is based in Palo Alto, Calif.
The public has 60 days to comment on the draft rule once is published in the Federal Register. The FAA will publish a final rule after the comment period closes.
TECNAM P2010 TDI ACHIEVES FAA CERTIFICATION
First Hover Flight Continued from Page 38 feedback to the engineering teams to refine functionality and software for both Maker and Archer’s production aircraft, which is currently in its preliminary design stage. “The relocation of Maker to our dedicated flight test facility marks the next chapter in our journey towards the future of flight,” said Brett Adcock, Archer co-
founder and co-CEO. “This transition will allow our team to shift gears from our ‘ground phase’ to the ‘flight phase’ of our Maker roadmap.” “For the last few weeks, our team has been hard at work preparing Maker for transport to the test facility and, ultimately, for its first hover flight,” shared Adam Goldstein, Archer co-founder and co-CEO. “It’s been an exciting year for
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GAMA PUBLISHES THIRD QUARTER 2021 AIRCRAFT SHIPMENTS AND BILLINGS REPORT In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years
On Nov. 18, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released its report of general aviation aircraft shipments and billings through the third quarter of 2021. Turboprop, business jet and helicopter deliveries increased during the first nine months of 2021 as compared to the same period of 2020, while piston airplane unit shipments were down slightly. “The general aviation manufacturing industry has shown perseverance with continued growth, all while still navigating pandemic-related setbacks, including ongoing supply chain and workforce challenges. Despite the constraints imposed by shortages of parts and people, our manufacturers and maintenance providers are working hard to meet the growing demand for both new and used aircraft, which we obviously welcome and embrace. Our members are
also leading the way in new innovations and technologies, which will shape the future of aviation. The first nine months
of 2021 have shown great progress and we look forward to seeing how the year closes out,” said GAMA President and
CEO Pete Bunce. Aircraft shipments through the third quarter of 2021, when compared to the same period in 2020, saw piston airplane deliveries decrease by six units, with 895 airplanes; turboprop airplane deliveries increased 40.6 percent, with 357 units; and business jet deliveries increased 15.9 percent, with 438 units. The value of airplane deliveries through the third quarter of 2021 was $13.4 billion, an increase of approximately 13.0 percent. Turbine helicopter deliveries through the third quarter of 2021, when compared to the same period in 2020, saw an increase of 23.5 percent, with 410 units; and piston helicopter deliveries saw an increase of 24.8 percent, with 131 units. GAMA’s complete 2021 third quarter report can be found at gama.aero.
Both Jim Richmond and the company he founded, CubCrafters, are names that are synonymous with new innovation in backcountry aviation. Jim started the company in 1980, and although he had retired from its day-to-day management in recent years, he continued to be active in managing the strategic and creative direction of the company until his death.
A true visionary, Jim saw the possibilities in modernizing the iconic Piper Super Cub with current design and manufacturing techniques for better performance and safety. In the four decades since he founded the company, CubCrafters has manufactured a fleet of around 1,500 new aircraft, and rebuilt or restored countless others for customers all over
the world. The team that Jim built in the rural Washington State community of Yakima developed seven different models of aircraft over the years, both certified and experimental, along with dozens of STC’s and many other advancements to benefit the General Aviation community. The most recent aircraft added to his Continued on Page 42
Nine Months Aircraft Shipments and Billings
Aircraft Type Piston Airplanes Turboprops Business Jets Total Airplanes Total Airplane Billing Piston Helicopters Turbine Helicopters Total Helicopters Total Helicopter Billing
2020 901 254 378 1,533
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2021 Percent Change 895 -0.7 percent 357 40.6 percent 438 15.9 percent 1,690 10.2 percent $13.4 B 13.0 percent 131 24.8 percent 410 23.5 percent 541 23.8 percent $2.4 B 37.3 percent
CUBCRAFTERS ANNOUNCES THE PASSING JIM RICHMOND
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of our Founder, Jim Richmond, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 surrounded by loving family at his home in Yakima, Washington. He will be missed greatly by family, friends, customers, and coworkers alike,” states the announcement from the company website.
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Tecnam P2010 TDI Achieves FAA Certification
Continued from Page 39 precise autopilot operations in now included in the Standard Package, while some of the many options available include Premium Italian Leather interiors with electric seat, and additional safety that can be provided by the Garmin GTS800 TAS system. The P2010 TDI is a culmination of all the very latest technologies, where Tecnam’s ability to manage both metal and composite components has shaped a unique solution in terms of efficiency, load-carrying structure and unique Italian style. The fuselage and vertical fin, entirely made of pre-peg carbon fibres, provide the best use of space, while wings, horizontal tail and rudder, as well as all the load-carrying structures, are built with 70 plus years’ experience of light alloy structures. Flight safety is self-evident in the latest certification requirements, fol-
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The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded full Type Certificate to Tecnam’s P2010 TDI. (Courtesy Tecnam) lowed by the electrically operated, adjustable-height seats with 26G-capable
crashworthiness. Flying experience is the ultimate with the Garmin G1000 NXi
glass cockpit and GFCTM 700 autopilot, entirely integrated and tuned around the Continental CD-170 engine. Continental’s JetA1/Diesel-powered 170 HP engine offers ease of flying with its single-lever control, full FADEC, electronic engine monitoring and redundant safety features. The CD-170 is the newest design and also the highest-horsepower engine in the CD-100 series, wellproven with more than 7,500 engines delivered and more than 8.5 million service flight hours. Tecnam’s Managing Director, Giovanni Pascale said, “The FAA certification of the P2010 Tdi marks a significant milestone for the Tecnam U.S. Market, the availability of Jet A1 in every airport makes our four-seater the ideal machine for cross-country mission and efficient flight training.”
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IN REVIEW: THE COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE WINGS AIR SHOW 2021
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he Commemorative Air Force Headquarters Wings over Dallas Air Show was held on the same weekend as Halloween, and the weather played some tricks and treats. Earlier in the week, Lea Block, the media director of the CAF, emailed me to inform me that a ride would be available with the Trojan Phlyers. The Trojan Phlyers are air show team comprised of the North American T-28 Trojans, a piston engine trainer. They are based at the Mid-Way Regional Airport in the town of Midlothian, Texas, which is just south of Dallas. The flight was to take place on the Thursday, the day before the show started. Great temperatures and clear blue skies were forecasted. However, the trick that mother nature played on us was a windstorm! Winds averaged around 35 mph and gusts to over 50 mph. With hopes that the wind would let up, I headed to the CAF Headquarters at Executive Airport in south Dallas. At around 10:30 a.m., I received a text from Chip Lamb, the Lead Pilot of the Phlyers. As I expected, the text from Chip stated that it was too windy to fly, and they would be arriving on Friday instead of Thursday. Well, that was a bummer. I have had several photo shoots with the
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Trojan Phlyers, but it would have been a wonderful experience to fly with Chip in the team’s T-28. Friday dawned, and there was a slight improvement in the wind. Friday is also the CAF “STEM” Day. STEM Day is the Friday of the show which allows the local schools admission to the show and many educational exhibits and activities. It is a wonderful way to get school-age children interested in science and aviation.
(Courtesy Nick Viggiano)
Even though the wind was strong, the paid rides in the CAF aircraft were flying and a few of the early acts were able to perform. The Trojan Phlyers was one of the acts to fly that morning, and I met up with Chip Lamb after their debrief. I asked him how the flying was, and as a windswept wrapper flew by, he answered, “work, it was work.” It was around 12 noon that the CAF announced the wind had increased, and
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the show was canceled. Though this was a mean Halloween trick to the crowd that went home disappointed, it was a treat for me. I waited for the crowd to thin out and was able to capture a few static images of aircraft without throngs of people around the planes. Unfortunately, I had other work to do on Saturday, so although the wind died down to acceptable velocity, I missed the Saturday show. All reports were that it was a great show with perfect weather. Sunday turned out to be another extraordinary day for an air show, and what a show! The CAF paid rides were flying with a precision schedule. The amount of shutter clicks was proof that the most popular aircraft were the fighters and bombers. The CAF’s TORA, TORA, TORA performance was their usual superb reenactment of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The attack was opposed by a single P-36 fighter and the Blastards put on their usual spectacular pyro show. After the Tora Squadron landed, the P-63 and P-51 performed magnificent aerobatic routines. The Trojan Phlyers also performed, and their formation aerobatics are a sight to see. During and in between the aerobatic performances, so many aircraft were taking off, it was hard to keep up! There was flybys of Fighters, like the P-40s, and the bombers. like the PBJ Mitchell “Devil Dog.” Continued on Page 49
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legacy is the nosewheel-equipped XCub, an airplane that allows true backcountry access to a wider range of pilots than ever before. “CubCrafters is truly a family. Our employees, customers, and affiliates all feel Jim’s loss,” said Pat Horgan, current company President and CEO. “In everything we do moving forward, Jim will be with us. It was his stated intention that CubCrafters would continue as the market leader in the design and manufacture of the best backcountry aircraft in the world. Both Jim’s family and the CubCrafters leadership team are fully committed to continue growing the avia-
tion legacy that Jim started.” A memorial service to celebrate Jim Richmond’s life took place Dec. 4 at the CubCrafters Factory in Yakima, Washington. Family, friends, coworkers, and colleagues of Jim, along with CubCrafters customers and backcountry pilots attended. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy consider making a donation to the Idaho Aviation Foundation or the Yakima Union Gospel Mission in his name. To learn more about Jim and CubCrafters, visit the company website at cubcrafters.com.
Jim Richmond at Mile High airstrip in the Idaho wilderness with several new NX Cubs in 2020. (Courtesy CubCrafters)
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EAA SURPASSES 250,000 MEMBERS www.inflightusa.com
EAA, the recreational aviation organization that began in 1953 as a group of individuals dedicated to grassroots aviation, has surpassed 250,000 members for the first time. EAA made the announcement on Dec. 1. “EAA’s founder, Paul Poberezny, created a culture nearly 70 years ago where anyone who wished to enjoy the freedom of flight was welcome to participate, and our mission of growing participation in aviation has thrived under that vision,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO/Chairman. “The dedication of EAA’s members, chapters, and staff had made it possible to grow the organization to new levels. I thank every EAA member who has contributed through the years and found value in being a member,
as EAA began as a small group of builders and restorers but quickly grew into an organization that engages everyone who enjoys the world of flight.” Pelton added that EAA continues to grow its offerings to its core of builders, restorers, and pilots, while also meeting the challenges to aviation’s future that range from regulatory matters to increasing the number of young people engaged in aviation. EAA’s chapter network has also received increased support and resources as the home of grassroots aviation in hundreds of communities throughout the nation. Reaching 250,000 members marks a membership growth of 25 percent in the past five years, including through a pandemic period that found a significant
number of people look to flight training and aircraft building as the fulfillment of a personal dream. EAA’s total of individual members and Lifetime members have also reached new highs in the past five years. “General aviation has grown increasingly complex over the past 70 years, but EAA’s goal has been to find ways to break down the hurdles in as many places possible to nurture that dream that has been always been a part of human imagination – the desire to fly,” Pelton said. “We are eagerly anticipating where that dream takes us in the years to come, whether it’s through EAA chapters and programs, through the innovations of our members, or with partners who bring a combined strength that allow us to
The 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force will be one of the highlights of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, the 69th edition of EAA’s annual fly-in convention coming July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. “At Oshkosh in 2022, we aim to showcase the memorable history of the Air Force, from its initial post-World War II era to the impressive personnel, aircraft, and technology of today,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programming, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “The Air Force’s presence at AirVenture also helps spark inspiration among today’s youth toward the innovations and possibilities available to them
through aviation.” Specific activities and aircraft will be announced as they are finalized, but will include fly-bys, static displays, and presentations throughout AirVenture week, including evening programs at EAA’s Theater in the Woods. Some of the aircraft will also fly as part of the daily air shows that are always favorites among AirVenture attendees. The U.S. Air Force was created on Sept. 18, 1947, as part of the National Security Act, which established a separate military air branch and put all military branches under a new Department of Defense. It recognized the importance of military air operations and separated it from the former Army Air Forces while naval
aviation operations remained separate. U.S. military air operations date back to the Civil War, when balloons were first used as reconnaissance platforms. In the early 1900s, the Army’s Signal Corps was tasked with “all matters pertaining to military ballooning, air machines and all kindred subjects.” The first aero squadron, as it was then known, became active in 1913 and saw its first combat duty in 1916. Today, the Air Force has more than 325,000 personnel and more than 5,000 aircraft. The Air Force also has incorporated an increasing number of unmanned aerial systems as part of its inventory, and continues development of new aerial technology to meet current operational demands.
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EAA, known for their annual summer AirVenture event, just reached a membership of 250,000. (Courtesy EAA)
accomplish more than we could individually.” To learn more about EAA, including how to become a member, visit their website at eaa.org.
EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2022 TO CELEBRATE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF U.S. AIR FORCE
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Learn more about this celebration on the EAA website, eaa.org. A video regarding the U.S. Air Force is also available on the website.
Tickets for AirVenture 2022 Now On Sale
Weekly and daily admission tickets for the 69th edition of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, EAA’s annual fly-in convention, are now available online for the event at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 25-31, 2022. Additional special offers and advance purchase parking passes will be available in the coming weeks. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is the world’s largest fly-in event, welcoming more than 10,000 aircraft each year, along with an attendance of more than 600,000. The seven-day gathering features the latest innovations and aircraft from around the world, as well as a full
spectrum of airplanes from more than a century of aviation history that is on display in the air and on the ground. “While we are still creating the schedule of programs, features, and attractions that will be at Oshkosh in 2022, aviation enthusiasts are already setting their plans to join us on the flightline,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programming, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “We hear from numerous families who make AirVenture tickets part of their holiday gift planning.” Again in 2022, all attendees ages 18
and under are admitted free, supported in part by The Boeing Company. In addition, EAA members who purchase admissions prior to June 15, 2022, are eligible to receive their admission wristbands in advance via the Express Arrival program. Early purchase discounts are also available on both daily and weekly admissions. While admissions are available at the gate, early online purchase gives the best discounts, options for faster entry to the grounds, and additional information and insights prior to the event. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh annually features nine air shows over seven days,
as well as 1,500 forums, workshops, and seminars plus in excess of 800 aviation exhibitors. Pre-purchase options include camping credentials and early-bird merchandise, with additional items to come as they are finalized. Get AirVenture tickets and latest news on plans for the 2022 event online at www.eaa.org or directly at www.eaa.org/airventure/eaa-airventuretickets.
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JET LUXE RELEASES
THE INVICTUS
In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years
PARTNERSHIP
December 2021
Giving Customers Guaranteed Availability and Access to Ultimate Convenience and Flexibility
Jet Luxe has announced the launch of the Invictus Partnership, an entirely new way to access private aviation. This innovative addition to the company’s suite of tailored private travel services revolutionizes the market while providing a timely solution to the current lack of aircraft supply. Gabriel Madrid, Founder and CEO said, “The market has nothing like Invictus. This is not a jet card, it’s not fractional ownership, and it’s not a traditional membership. It is a new niche and a highly exclusive partnership with just four opportunities per jet. With Invictus, we pass on our significant buying power to the customer and we give access to a closed, private fleet without the financial commitment or depreciation risk associated with fractional ownership. We have meticulously developed the model to be completely flexible, dynamic, and with guaranteed availability year-round, worldwide.” A surge in demand for private travel has led to a lack of availability in the mar-
ket. Pre-owned aircraft are limited, traditional ownership has become expensive, and fractional ownership comes with the burden of depreciation. Invictus from Jet Luxe gives a sense of owning an aircraft without the cost of being an actual owner. It balances owner’s needs for experience, convenience, efficiency, and transparency. Partners will enjoy the familiarity of a consistent aircraft, tail, crew, and a transparent dashboard for reporting and tracking. Unlike a jet card, partners share the jet with just three others, no more. It offers guaranteed global availability, no additional or hidden costs for “peak” days, parking, or repositioning, and partners are only ever charged for the hours and miles that they fly. Partnership via Invictus requires a minimal upfront investment and comes with zero fixed or “hidden” costs. Partners have complete transparency via Jet Luxe’s in-house booking platform, and an opt-out option at point. In parallel, they receive priority concierge services and can schedule flights with as little as
SHELLY SIMI
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced that Shelly Simi has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Frank G. Brewer Trophy. The trophy was established in 1943 to honor “… significant contributions of enduring value to aerospace education in the United States.” Past recipients of the Brewer Trophy include Senator Barry Goldwater, AOPA’s You Can Fly Program, Astronaut Donald Thomas, Barrington Irving, The Ninety-Nines, and the 2020 recipient, Professor James Gregory, Ph.D. Shelly Simi is being recognized for “… her professional leadership and unwavering dedication in promoting aviation and aerospace education through industry partnerships, workforce initiatives and organizations dedicated to aviation across the United States.” As a professional communicator and collaborator, Simi is known for going above and beyond to expand and promote aviation education outreach efforts that encourages students to choose aviation as a career. By working with colleges and universities, teachers, lawmakers, government partners and aerospace manufacturers, she has long demonstrated her ability to create programs and initiatives that have lasting effects on the industry.
24 hours notice. Designed to provide a simple, safe, and reliable way to travel with a leading provider, the Invictus Partnership is open for applications.
About The Invictus Partnership
The Invictus Partnership is Jet Luxe’s innovative global private jet program. It is strictly limited to four partners per jet. Invictus eliminates the high fixed costs related to aircraft ownership as well as the inconvenience and hidden costs associates with traditional charters. Invictus Partners do not own the aircraft; they use the hours allocated to them via the Partnership. The Invictus Partnership is predictable as flight times adhere to a set hourly rate. Additional hours, if required, can be purchased on demand, presenting a reliable, streamlined alternative to open market charters. Partners are guaranteed access to a vast fleet of long-range aircraft globally and have swift and easy booking through an in-house developed platform. A
TO RECEIVE THE 2021 BREWER FOR AEROSPACE EDUCATION
The Brewer Trophy will be presented at the NAA Fall Awards Dinner on Dec. 6, 2021 in Arlington, Virginia. (Courtesy NAA) Simi is a co-founder of the National Coalition for Aviation and Space Education (NCASE) which began as a partnership with FAA and other organization to create a clearinghouse of resources for teachers. She helped create the national learn-to-fly program “Be a Pilot” where over 100 General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) members worked with other industry association groups to attract new pilots and reverse the trending decline in student starts. Simi is a founding board member of Women in Aviation, International, an organization created by Dr. Peggy Chabrian to bring more young women into aviation through mentorships, educational outreach and scholar-
ships now exceeding $13.2 million. “The Brewer Trophy represents the best in aviation education, and the fact that it resides in the nation’s premier educational institution, The Smithsonian, is evidence of that,” said NAA President Greg Principato. “Shelly throughout her career, in a variety of roles, has made the promotion of aviation education a high priority. Whether attracting and training new pilots, helping start Women in Aviation International and her participation in Girls in Aviation Day or a variety of other roles, Shelly’s passion and energy have left a lasting impact.” “I’m honored to be this year’s recipient of the Frank Brewer Trophy. Having the encouragement of so many mentors
A surge in demand for private travel has led to a lack of availability in the market. Invictus from Jet Luxe gives a sense of owning an aircraft without the cost of being an actual owner. (Courtesy Jet Luxe) concierge team is available to partners 24/7-365. Visit the website jetluxe.com/Invictus for more information. Jet Luxe is a full-service private jet charter, ultra-personalized travel, and aircraft management company. Jet Luxe is headquartered in Dubai with regional bases across the Middle East, the United States, Latin America, Continental Europe, and Asia Pacific. Visit JetLuxe.com for more information.
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like Phil Woodruff, it is exciting to know that we are making a difference in young lives through our efforts to promote aviation education,” noted Simi. Serving on the 2021 Brewer Trophy selection committee were: Frank Brewer, the Brewer Family; Robert Brewer, the Brewer Family; Shella Condino, 2011 National Aviation Hall of Fame Aerospace Teacher of the Year; Deborah Gallaway, 2004 Brewer Trophy recipient; Professor James Gregory, Ph.D., 2020 Brewer Trophy recipient; and Robert Stangarone, NAA Board of Directors. The Brewer Trophy will be presented at the NAA Fall Awards Dinner on Dec. 6, 2021 in Arlington, Virginia. For more information or to view a complete list of previous recipients, visit www.naa.aero. The National Aeronautic Association is a non-profit membership organization devoted to fostering opportunities to participate fully in aviation activities and to promoting public understanding of the importance of aviation and space flight to the United States. NAA is the caretaker of some of the most important aviation awards in the world and certifies all aviation records set in the United States. For information, visit www.naa.aero.
THREE DECADES AFTER CLOSING, PAN AM LIVES ON AT THE PAN AM MUSEUM
December 2021
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December 4th Commemorates 30 Years Since the Iconic Airline Ceased Operations
After more than 64 years in business, the world’s most iconic airline, Pan American World Airways (also known around the world as Pan Am), ceased operations on Dec. 4, 1991. A perfect storm of terrorism, rising fuel costs, and an economic downturn resulted in the closure of the “World’s Most Experienced Airline.” However, 30 years later, the airline lives on at the Pan Am Museum in Garden City, New York (Long Island). The museum reveals 30 achievements that define Pan Am. On Dec. 5, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the Pan Am Museum Foundation will hosted a public event to celebrate the unrivaled legacy that they all helped to build by unveiling its newest exhibit: “The Pan Am Saga - From Its Beginnings In 1927 To Its Slow Demise And Eventual Fall In 1991.” Founded in 2015, the Pan Am Museum Foundation is the only institution with a permanent and physical location solely dedicated to Pan American World Airways. With a mission to “educate and inspire future generations by preserving the diverse and historical institutional and personal stories of Pan American World Airways,” the Museum explores the rich history and culture of the airline, and its people. Through permanent installments, digital content such as social media and podcasts, and through partnerships with other institutions the Pan Am Museum Foundation brings the under celebrated history of the airline to life through educational storytelling and programming.
About Pan American World Airways:
Thirty years ago, on Dec. 4, 1991, Pan American World Airways ceased operations. Founded in 1927, the airline flew for more than 64 years. With its closing marked the end of an era for commercial aviation. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, marks the 30th Anniversary of the shutdown of an airline that pioneered air travel and luxury in the skies, while cementing itself as a fixture in popular culture throughout the world. As the airline of choice for the Beatles, James Bond, Indiana Jones; to Hollywood stars, corporate executives, and politicians; to tourists and families, Pan Am remains present in
The Pan Am Museum brings the airliner’s legacy back to life. Pictured is the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser. (Photo courtesy Pan Am Museum and Foundation)
the hearts and minds of millions across the globe. The skies today are absent and solemn without Pan Am’s signature caviar, fine wines, delicious food and exceptional service. Although the airline is no longer with us, the legacy of Pan Am is still alive and well at a Long Island Museum bearing its name.
Notable Pop Culture Mentions of Pan Am:
• June 18th, 1947: Deadheading Third Officer (pilot) Gene Roddenberry survives a Pan Am Lockheed Constellation crash in the Syrian desert. • Feb. 7, 1964: Pan Am brought The Beatles over on Boeing 707 Clipper Defiance • April 3, 1968: Stanley Kubrick’s 2001 A Space Odyssey is released with the popular promotional poster showing the fictional Pan Am Orion III being the transport from Earth to the satellite • Former Pan American World AIrways CEO Najeeb Halaby daughter was the Queen Noor al-Hussein of Jordan • 1982: Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner is released showing futuristic Pan Am advertising • 2002: Catch Me if You Can starring Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio is the real story of Frank Abagnale who at one point impersonated a Pan Am Captain (he never flew an airplane) • The Academy Oscar 2020 nominees included two movies with Pan Am cameos: Ford v Ferrari and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
30 Achievements that Define Pan American World Airways:
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OODIES AND ADGETS
In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years
December 2021
One of the truly great things about being an aviation buff is the number of “Goodies and Gadgets” available to play with. Here In Flight USA has collected a few new ones worthy of your consideration.
For some, December is a spruce-up month during the holidays and for others, it is time to shop for those all too-hard-to-find gifts for the pilot on everyone’s list. No matter the mission, Aircraft Spruce is ready with tons of items in stock. Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. has been the supplier that aircraft builders, owners, pilots, and aviation businesses have depended on since 1965. They carry a wide selection of aircraft parts, building materials, avionics, and pilot supplies, all of which are offered on their website (www.aircraftspruce.com) and in the famous Aircraft Spruce catalog, now over 1,000-pages available for download or for free in print. You can depend on Aircraft Spruce for prompt shipping and competitive pricing on all orders, even through the holiday season.
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AeroLEDS Sunspot 36 HX With Pulse Landing / Taxi Light FAA-PMA For Certified Aircraft SunSpot is designed as a LED dropin replacement for your existing GE4509, PAR36 aircraft lights. It comes with an integrated “wig-wag” or “pulse” feature built into the light that is recommended to be used throughout your flight to increase recognition from other pilots. SunSpot HX landing light projects 65,000 candela using 45 Watts/3.2 AMPS. SunSpot HX taxi light projects 15,000 candela. Includes integrated “wig-wag” or “pulse” feature and mounts with existing ring
clamp. PMA’D. Aircraft Spruce features a large variety of AeroLeds. This unit sells for $449 each but prices vary among several models. Visit the Aircraft Spruce website for options: www.aircraftspruce.com.
ACR Bivy Stick Two-Way Satellite Communicator Use the Bivy Stick to turn your cell phone into a satellite communication device. With global satellite coverage via the Iridium satellite network, anywhere you have a view of the sky, you can communicate through the Bivy Stick. While conveniently compact, the Bivy Stick still offers a comprehensive feature set including two-way text messaging, SOS, location sharing, one-touch Checkin, and detailed weather reports sent straight to your cell phone via satellite. Additionally, offering a feature not provided with many other satel-
The Pan Am Museum Continued from Page 45 • 1927 First American airline to operate a permanent international air service. • 1928 First American airline to use radio communications. • 1928 First American airline to carry emergency lifesaving equipment. • 1928 First American airline to order and purchase aircraft built to its own specification, the Sikorsky S-40. • 1929 First American airline to employ cabin attendants and serve meals aloft. • 1929 First airline to develop and use instrument flying techniques. • 1931 First American airline to develop and operate four-engine flying boats. • 1935 First airline to operate scheduled transpacific service. • 1939 First airline to provide transatlantic passenger and mail service. • 1942 First airline to complete a
round-the-world flight. • 1944 First airline to propose a plan for low cost, mass transportation on a worldwide basis. • 1947 First airline to operate a scheduled commercial round-the-world service. • 1948 First airline to provide touristclass service outside the continental limits of the U.S. • 1950 First commercial airline to enter the Korean airlift. • 1952 First airline to use aircraft built specifically for tourist- class service on the transatlantic route – the Douglas DC6B. • 1955 First airline to order U.S. commercial jet transports. • 1958 First airline to operate scheduled transatlantic service with Americanbuilt jets, the Boeing 707. • 1962 First airline to make 100,000 transatlantic flights.
lite communicators, the Bivy Stick provides users with a dedicated phone number and email. This important feature allows unsolicited incoming messages, meaning that those that are most important to you can reach you at any time, without the need for you to initiate contact. The Bivy Stick sells for $349.95.
Flight Outfitters Backwoods Beanie – Gray The Flight Outfitters Backwoods Beanie in gray is on special for $19.95 while supplies last. It is warm and comfy and, of course, makes a fashion statement! Aircraft Spruce Gift Card Do you want to give an aircraft builder or pilot a gift from Aircraft Spruce for a birthday, holiday, or another special occasion and don’t know what to get? Let
• 1962 First airline to establish a global electronic reservations system – Panamac. • 1963 First airline to operate the Boeing 707-321C pure-jet freighters. • 1965 First airline to operate aroundthe-world jet freighters. • 1966 First airline to order the Boeing 747. • 1967 First airline to make fully automatic approach and landing in scheduled service. • 1968 First airline to transmit engine data and position information from the air to ground in less than a second via a data link system which routes the information to a computer in the home office and then to interested departments. • 1969 First airline to install a computer on the aircraft to analyze engine performance and display to the crew any malfunction. • 1970 First airline to operate the
them decide. Give one of our sales representatives a call at (877) 4SPRUCE and order an Aircraft Spruce Gift Card for any dollar amount you want. The cards are valid indefinitely and can be used toward the purchase of any products sold by Aircraft Spruce. These cards are very popular and are a gift that is sure to please any aviator. Gift Card Value can be of any denomination, at any quantity (example: Gift Card Value: $25.00 • Quantity to Order: 4) If multiple denominations are desired, then multiple orders will need to be placed (example: one $25.00 Gift Card and one $40.00 Gift Card will need to be two separate orders). To view all of Aircraft Spruce’s items, including sale items, visit their website at www.aircraftpsruce.com. Or call in orders at 1-(877) 4-SPRUCE ((877) 477-7823).
Boeing 747 in regularly scheduled service. • 1974 First airline to open largest single air terminal in world (located at J.F.K. Int’l Airport, New York). · 1976 First airline to take delivery of and inaugurate service with the Boeing 747 SP. • 1978 First international airline to introduce a new class of service for business travelers and full-fare economy passengers – Clipper Class. • 1981 First U.S.-flag airline to reestablish regularly scheduled flights to the People’s Republic of China. To learn more, including the opportunity to listing to the Pan Am Podcast by Tom Betti, visit the Pan Am Museum website at www.thepanammuseum.org.
EAA-BRANDED MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH AMAZON STOREFRONT
December 2021
A selection of EAA-branded merchandise is now available through an EAA storefront via Amazon.com, bringing The Spirit of Aviation to more people via the worldwide online retailer. The storefront at Amazon.com/EAA features some of EAA’s most popular items, from books and calendars to caps and aviation-themed metal signs. A selection of EAA and Flight Outfitters cobranded merchandise is also available through the Amazon site. “Fascination with the world of flight stretches worldwide, so creating this outlet through Amazon allows EAA to reach aviation enthusiasts anywhere,” said Scott Powers, EAA’s director of retail operations. “Working with Amazon is an outstanding complement to the full line merchandise available through the EAA website store and in-person right here in Oshkosh.” For shoppers who have active
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(Courtesy EAA) Amazon Prime accounts, they will be able to receive two-day free shipping as EAA merchandise will be shipped direct from Amazon’s distribution centers. In addition, shoppers using the Amazon Smile program can direct Amazon to donate 0.5 percent of the purchase price to the EAA Aviation Foundation to support EAA’s programs that grow participation in aviation. Amazon users can activate the Smile program on their accounts and designate the EAA Aviation Foundation as their favorite charity. Learn more at eaa.org.
EAA HOMEBUILDERS WEEK ONLINE WEBINAR SERIES RETURNS IN JANUARY
EAA is bringing back its Homebuilders Week series of online webinars in January 2022, following the big success of the inaugural series earlier this year. The upcoming series is scheduled for Jan. 24-28, 2022, which encompasses the 69th anniversary of EAA’s founding on Jan. 26, 1953. “More than 16,000 people participated in this year’s first Homebuilders Week, far exceeding our expectations and making it an easy decision to bring the series back in 2022,” said Charlie Becker, EAA’s director of chapters and homebuilt community manager. “We’ve taken the input received from presenters and participants to improve our goal of sharing information and knowledge when it comes to constructing a safe and fun aircraft.” EAA Homebuilders Week virtual presentations are open, free of charge, to everyone interested in building an aircraft. The event is sponsored by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty, Dynon, Scheme Designers, Van’s Aircraft, and Zenith Aircraft. The six daily live presentations will begin at 11:30 a.m. Central Time each day (Monday through Friday) and continue until 8:15 p.m. It will include everything from getting started successfully to techniques when
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building with sheet metal, composites, steel, and wood. New and experienced builders will also find in-depth talks on panel planning, wiring, engine selection, FAAcertification, and flight-testing. The live sessions will also allow plenty of time for attendee questions. Recordings will be archived and available to EAA members for review after the week’s presentations are completed. “We learned from our initial Homebuilders Week that there is a huge demand for the knowledge and information that we presented, whether someone is considering building an airplane for the first time or is seeking to build their foundation of skills and knowledge,” Becker said. “Homebuilders Week is one more way EAA assists aircraft builders and is an excellent complement to the vast resources available during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh each summer.” The technology used during EAA Homebuilders Week is based on the success of EAA’s webinar series, which has welcomed more than 250,000 people for presentations since 2010. Updated schedule and presentation information, as well as registration details, is available at EAA.org/HomebuildersWeek.
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THE COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE WINGS OVER DALLAS AIR SHOW 2021 (Photos by Nick Viggiano)
C-47 Thats all Brother
Curtiss SB2C Helldiver.
SBD Dive bomber.
Continued from Page 42 The finale was grand and it can only be described as a demonstration of the air supremacy that the USA and allies had at the end of WWII. The Bombers and Attack aircraft entered the show with fighters providing top cover. There were two three-ship formations of fighters providing escort for the bombers. One formation was comprised of P-51s. The CAFs P-51D
P-51C Mustang Tuskegee Airmen Red Tails
Gunfighter was in the lead with the CAF’s C model Red Tail By Request and Southern Heritage Air Foundation’s P51D Charlotte’s Chariot II. The other fighter formation was made up of two P-40 Warhawks, and the CAF’s P-63 King Cobra. The P-40s were the CAF’s painted in Flying Tiger “Tex”Hill’s #48 markings and the Cavanagh Flight Museums in General Charlie Bond’s #48.
B-29 Fi Fi
The Bombers included the Queen of the CAF Fleet the B-29 Superfortress Fi Fi, along with B-17G Texas Raiders, B24 Diamond Lil, and PBJ Devil Dog. This strike package also included the only flying Curtiss SB2C Helldiver. For photographers and videographers, it was a target-rich environment! And when you thought it couldn’t get any better, the Transports arrived. The CAF’s C-47 That’s all Brother and the Douglas
R4D Ready 4 Duty. All in all it was an outstanding show that was extremely entertaining and a great opportunity for some excellent image captures. The Commemorative Air Force Wings over Dallas Air Show is a definite air show destination for warbird fans. Hope to see you next year!
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Ghosts ................................11
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It Tax ..................................52 JT Evans ..............................4
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Lake Havasu Seaplanes ....12 Lawyers for Men’s Rights 13 Left Seat Pilot Medical ....50 Mountain High Oxygen ......3 Pacific Coast Avionics ......10 Pacific Oil Cooler ................9
QREF Media......................18 R&M Steel ........................12
Rosen Sun Visors ..............35 Schweiss Doors..................14
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