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Q Pensacola, FL: Open House/Blue Angels Homecoming, gates 8 a.m., moved to Pensacola Beach, naspensacolaairshow.com. 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: 25th Anniversary & A-7 Corsair II Unveiling, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Tucson, AZ: Thunder & Lightning over Arizona, gates 9 a.m., DavisMonthan AFB, (520) 228-3406, dm.af.mil. Q Monroe, NC: Warbirds over Monroe Air Show, gates 9 a.m., CharlotteMonroe Executive Airport, (704) 282-4500, monroenc.org. Q New Orleans, LA: Veterans Day (series of commemorative programs), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., National WWII Museum, (504) 528-1944, nationalww2museum.org. Q Spokane, WA: Veterans Day, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Historic Flight Foundation, (509) 535-6000, historicflight.org. Q Lakeland, FL: Lakeland Fall Collector Car Auction, hosted by Carlisle Auctions, 10:30 a.m., Sun ’n Fun Expo Campus, Lakeland Linder Int’l. Airport, (717) 960-6400, flysnf.org. Q Stuart, FL: Stuart Air Show, Witham Field, (772) 781-4882, stuartairshow.com. Q Riverside, CA: Veterans Day, gates 9 a.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 6832309, flabob.org. Q Los Angeles, CA: American Heroes Airshow, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hansen Dam Recreation Area, Lake Terrace, (818) 631-8132, heroes-airshow.com. Q Shafter, CA: Wings ‘n’ Wheels, gates 9 a.m., Minter Field Air Mueum, (661) 393-0291, mfamwingsnwheels.com. Q San Diego, CA: Kit, Model & Aviation Collectable Swap Meet, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., San Diego Air & Space Museum, Gillespie Field Annex, (619) 234-8291, sandiegoairandspace.org. 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 Lake Havasu City, AZ: Hangar 24 Craft Brewery AirFest, Lake Havasu City Airport, hangar24airfest.com (not updated for 2021). Q McClellan, CA: Drive Thru BBQ Fundraiser (advance orders required by 11/7), 3-4:30 p.m., Aerospace Museum of California, (916) 643-3129, aerospaceca.org. Q Troy, OH: Aviation Lecture Series, 7 to 8 p.m., WACO Historical Society, (937) 335-9226, wacoairmuseum.org. Q Palm Springs, CA: Props & Hops Craft Beer Fest, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Q Chino, CA: Hangar Talk & Flying Demo Day, 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, planesoffame.org. Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309, flabob.org. Q Torrance, CA: Celebrity Lecture Series “The Tomcat at Top Gun,” 11 a.m., Western Museum of Flight, Zamperini Field, (310) 326-9544, wmof.com. 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 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 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.
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Explorer Aircraft is bringing a new advanced utility general aviation aircraft to the market with their Explorer Series, 500T and 750T models. (Courtesy Explorer Aircraft) plane and built it in Australia. Then the project moved to the U.S. It’s a great project and the demographic is better now than it ever was. Basically, we’re replacing old airplanes. The old airplanes have only gotten older and except for the
Caravan, there’s hardly anything out there the does this job. We can name a lot of older aircraft – the de Havilland Beaver and the Otter and the Twin Otter – those airplanes are 50 to 60 years old now and yet, they are still in service.
There’s a lot of old twin engine Cessnas and Pipers that are flying around the world and they were great airplanes but now they are at least 25 to 30 years old or older and are burning Avgas. Typically these are twins and airplanes in this weight category are burning a lot of fuel very inefficiently. So we see an opportunity to design and build a very efficient single-engine turboprop, all-composite utility aircraft. IF USA: How is this aircraft more fuel efficient than others? EA: Number one, we have the newest technology in turboprop engines from Pratt and Whitney, the PT6-104A is a great engine but more than anything, we’re able to take advantage of the latest in computational fluid dynamics, or CFD. We use computer analyses to perfect the aerodynamics of this airplane. The drag-reducing technology all by itself will save 20 to 25 percent in fuel costs comparing airplane to airplane, mission to mission. We know our airplane is going to use less fuel than any other airplane out there for the same mission. IF USA: Where are you in the misContinued on Page 10
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NEWS Bonanza Society Boosts Ruddervator Replacement Design Prize......6 2021 NBAA-BACE Convention Propels Industry to New Heights ........8 EAA: Enhancing GA Safety Through Turn-Back Study ........................17 Tickets Now on Sale for EAA AirVenture 2022......................................21 2020 Inductees Shultz and Barrett to be Honored at 2021 Gala ........22 EAA Clarifies Motorglider Certification Issue ........................................24 Former NTSB Chair to Spearhead Center for Aviation at ERAU ........28 Space Shuttle Commander Hoot Gibson Headlines Banquet ............30 Garmin Announces New Pilot Training Opportunities ........................32 Dangerous Laser Strikes Continue to Rise in 2021..............................34 Pratt & Whiney Develop Efficient Gas Turbine Technologies ..............38 NASA Challenges Students to Design Moon-Digging Robots ..........39 Sean Tucker’s GameBird Approved for Hartzell Talon Prop ................40 Diamond Announces Future All-Electric Trainer ..................................42 AOPA Announces Flight Training Experience Awards ........................44 New Generation Lighting Technology by AeroLEDs ............................47
Editorial: Unusual Attitudes: Playing the Cards We’re Dealt By Mark Baker, AOPA ......................................................8
Spirit of Flight, Inspire2Inspire By Denise DeGregoire......................................................7
FAA Proposes Change to Chicago’s Midway Airport Class C By Larry E. Nazimek ......................................................13
Airman in Toastmasters, More Than Just Public Speaking By Air Force, 355th Wing Public Affairs ............................14
The World’s Most ‘Awesome Backcountry Fly-In’ By Cayla McLeod, AOPA.................................................16
New Drone-Safety Initiative Could Be Key to Unlocking Airspace By Mike Cavaliere, ERAU................................................26
Business Owners Can Get Tax Credits By Bert Botta ................................................................45
COLUMNS Flying With Faber: Looking Forward to New Adventures By Stuart J. Faber ........................................................29 SafeLandings: Extended Operation and Polar Operation Challenges ..........................................................................37 Goodies & Gadgets: Sprucing Up or Holiday Prep with Aircraft Spruce ....................................................................49
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he American Bonanza Society Air Safety Foundation (ABS/ASF) has increased the financial incentive it hopes will motivate development of replacement ruddervator skins for Vtail Beechcraft Model 35 Bonanzas that often face grounding if their out-of-production magnesium skins require repair. On Oct. 15, the foundation announced that the ABS/ASF Manuel Maciel Ruddervator STC Prize of $500,000 will be awarded to “the first firm that certifies and markets kits to replace ruddervator skins on V-tail Bonanzas” covered by Type Certificate 3A15 or Type Certificate A-777, or both. There are an estimated 5,000 airplanes in the fleet of V-tail Bonanzas. The original prize created in 2019 was $100,000. ABS Air Safety Foundation President Greg Stratz said the board unanimously approved the prize increase. ABS members were also asked to make matching donations raising the prize fund to as much as $1 million. A separate award, the ABS/ASF Manuel Maciel Structures Engineering Prize, offers up to five prizes of $20,000 each to a “firm or individual that designs an alternative to original ruddervator skins or a replacement for the entire ruddervator assembly that meets all requirements for FAA certification.” The winning research and findings would be made available for free use by any entity that pursues FAA certification, manufacturing, and support of the designed product. “There are many parts availability issues faced by owners of legacy Beechcraft, but in almost all cases there are solutions available for the aircraft owner willing to pay the market price,” said Thomas P. Turner, executive director of the
The ruddervator control surfaces on the tails of Model 35 Bonanzas are skinned in expensive and hard-to-find magnesium that is notoriously vulnerable to corrosion. (Courtesy APOA) ABS Air Safety Foundation. “The difference with ruddervator skins is that there is no solution available at any cost. The purpose of this prize is to make it financially attractive for industry to create a solution that keeps these iconic airplanes flying, using funds donated to the Foundation specifically to support its members. It’s part of ABS/ASF’s mission to protect lives and preserve the Beechcraft fleet.” The problem’s persistence stems from the corrosion-prone magnesium composition of the ruddervator skins, the requirement for lightweight ruddervators, and their delicate balancing necessary to avoid aerodynamic flutter. “Because of the balance requirement, very few repairs are approved on ruddervators other than complete replacement of the ruddervator skin,” the prize announcement notes. The deadline for submitting entries in both prize categories is Dec. 31, 2026. On a separate track, the foundation continues working to resolve the ruddervator skin availability issue with Textron Aviation, Beechcraft’s owner, the Bonanza owners group said. Learn more at AOPA, www.aopa.org.
The Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force held its fourth public meeting on Oct. 8, 2021. The meeting featured a Q&A session with Amy Spowart, president and CEO of the National Aviation Hall of Fame, and Jennifer Baxmeyer, executive director of the Cradle of Aviation Museum. The Task Force, comprised of aviation
leaders from industry and academia, is charged with providing independent recommendations and strategies to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to educate youth on career opportunities in aviation. In addition, the Task Force will identify and recommend opportunities for apprenticeships, workforce-development programs Continued on Page 9
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ugust 18, 2021: An inspiring and kind 19-year-old BelgianBritish teenager set out to be the youngest female pilot to circumnavigate the globe solo, to not only break a Guinness World Record but to inspire girls and women to discover STEM related fields. This prudent young pilot’s name is Zara Rutherford, and she is a rock star! I had the pleasure of meeting Zara on the tarmac at Palo Alto Airport (PAO) on Sept. 15. PAO is a general aviation airport in the city of Palo Alto near the south end of San Francisco Bay on the western shore. The airport sits within the heart of Silicon Valley and is a stone’s throw to Stanford University. A perfect location to witness history in the making! Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021: The day of Zara’s historic and newly scheduled arrival into PAO I received a text from Ana, “Zara is landing at 10:30 a.m. Weather.” I was 20 minutes away. “On my way!” Camera in hand. The morning couldn’t have been more beautiful, temperatures had started to cool, and the warm summer sun continued to shine throughout the day. The smoke and haze from the California fires that kept Zara grounded the day before quickly opened giving way for her morning departure out of Mojave Air and Space Port. I had the privilege of spending some time with many interesting people that were waiting on the tarmac in anticipation to witness history unfold and, watch Zara’s colorful Shark come into sight. As she came in for a landing, we could all see her through the clear dome as she passed right to left upon touching down. After Zara’s historic landing, I jumped onto her site flyzolo.com watched breathtaking videos and began to follow her spectacular, difficult, and dangerous journey around the world. I was especially impressed with her introductory video.
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Zara with Palo Alto’s mayor, Tom DuBois. (Courtesy Denise DeGregoire) “My name is Zara Rutherford. I’m 19 years old and this summer I’m flying solo around the world.” That’s a big statement and an enormous feat for anyone let alone this recent high school graduate. Inspiring! I’m amazed at how calm and confident Zara is in this video. She has a mission and is determined. It is evident that she has a great network of professionals, friends and family support to be able to embark on this journey of a lifetime. A strong and loving circle of family and friends will make any team that much stronger! Zara’s parents, who are both pilots, exposed her to flight at a young age and continue to help fostered her independence and unparallel drive. Zara, like many other women in the field of aviation, aeronautics, and STREAM related fields, are leading the way for a new generation of girls and women to enter aviation related fields and sciences. 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, allowing creativity to be the web that takes hold and opens the door of Continued on Page 9
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t some point, we’ve all been told to step outside of our comfort zones – it’s what breeds success, growth, and happiness. That step turned into a leap after a global pandemic disrupted our lives and threw our comfort zones into some unusual attitudes. COVID-19 has forced us all to embrace the challenges and play the cards we’ve been dealt. At AOPA, that has meant making changes to the way we conduct business and the way we engage with members. It also meant grieving and overcoming loss within our own family. But it doesn’t mean we have lost focus on our mission. As I reflect on the accomplishments and experiences of the past 12 months, I see a chance to use those lessons to continue forging ahead. We may be heading into year 83 of protecting the freedom to fly, but we still carry a learning mindset – proud but never satisfied. We are always looking for new ways to exceed our members’ expectations and do what’s best for the GA community. 2021 forced us to look at things through a new lens. We took some leaps – we redesigned our tried-and-true AOPA Pilot, expanded our social media presence,
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and held events like we never had before. While recovery has been slow for commercial aviation, GA continues to thrive. Pilots are consuming safety videos, participating in seminars, and improving their flying skills in record numbers. And 2021 is on track to be the safest year ever in GA. Now that’s something to celebrate. We also continued to expand on our founders’ principles in ensuring the longterm health and viability of GA, by continuing to build the pilot community and protecting the interests of all our members. Thanks to generous donations to the AOPA Foundation, our You Can Fly program is stronger than ever. We’ve created programs to support flying clubs, encourage best practices in flight training, get lapsed pilots back in the air, and help high schoolers learn about careers in aviation. In fact, our High School Aviation STEM curriculum is now in more than 300 schools in 44 states across the country, engaging more than 10,000 students. Because of its success, AOPA’s You Can Fly program received the prestigious STEM.org accreditation. AOPA also has been hard at work fighting for common-sense legislation, saving our nation’s airports, and making flying less burdensome and cost restric-
tive. After rallying support from members, and allies in Congress, our team in Washington, D.C., has fought back against the FAA’s misguided interpretation of flight training, that requires operators of certain categories of aircraft to obtain a letter of deviation authority to conduct flight training. Progress is being made to overturn the FAA decision, thanks to an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act. If all goes to plan, flight training can resume as normal and pilots won’t need to undergo any more unnecessary and burdensome paperwork. We’re also always on the front lines when it comes to threats to our GA airports. Most recently, we secured a huge win for pilots and aviation businesses at Dillingham Airfield in Hawaii after it faced an impending closure threat. AOPA helped build a multi-front grassroots campaign that garnered support among lawmakers and was joined by more than 450 individuals, earning local media coverage of the issue. Thanks to the team effort, Dillingham will remain open for at least the next three years. AOPA will continue to educate officials on the economic benefits of keeping Dillingham, and all GA airports, open for the long term. Additionally, we continue to encourage and push for online transparency of
AMAZING 2021 NBAA-BACE PROPELS INDUSTRY
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) on Oct. 14 concluded the 2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, which was among the most exciting and impactful ever. The show galvanized the industry behind an era of strong growth, fast-paced innovation, a deep commitment to sustainability and a shared desire to shape the future. “Being together at NBAA-BACE was truly exhilarating, from the packed exhibit floor, to the stunning aircraft display, to the epic keynote speakers,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “This entire week was filled with new products and major announcements – underlining our sharp focus on technology and the future – and the enthusiasm of bringing people face-to-face was electric.” Strong crowds moved through the show, with a large number of first-time attendees joining longtime show-goers to discover new opportunities, products, partners and possibilities. Companies showcased new and upgraded aircraft over three beautiful, sundrenched days at the aircraft display on Henderson Executive Airport (HND),
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FBO prices and fees. More than 300 aviation organizations have joined us in support of the Know Before You Go program, an industry voluntary program that encourages fee and pricing transparency for pilots. We’ve made considerable progress, and applaud such major FBO chains as Atlantic Aviation and others, which have made their pricing transparent. Unfortunately, the lion’s share of larger FBOs still do not post all their prices and fees online. We obviously have more work to do, and we will continue our efforts, especially with the remaining larger FBOs. Not only is this the right thing to do for FBOs, but pricing transparency will help pilots with their preflight planning, promote competition, and provide good customer service. One way or the other, we will get there. Going into 2022, we still have many issues to tackle, such as the continued search for a fleetwide, drop-in unleaded fuel solution. But it’s hard not to appreciate the wins that were made this past year – professionally and personally. Life is unpredictable, so we should take time to celebrate the positives. For me, that means appreciating every time I get to be in an airplane. So, I’ll leave you with this: Cherish the freedom to fly and play the cards you’re dealt. Blue skies and happy holidays!
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For the first time, NBAA-BACE attendees can get from the Las Vegas Convention Center to the aircraft display at Henderson Executive in minutes using the BLADE Urban Air Mobility helicopter service. (Courtesy NBAA)
The aircraft display at NBAA was met with enthusiastic attendance. (Courtesy NBAA)
and in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s (LVCC) spectacular new West Hall. New flight planning software, winglets and concepts for hydrogen and electric aircraft were also unveiled. The show featured inspirational figures and trailblazers, including visionary pioneer Martine Rothblatt, Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn and astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor, the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft. All shared moving sto-
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tle, powered by BLADE at https://nbaa .org/press-releases/blade-urban-air-mobility-to-provide-history-making-nbaa-baceair-shuttle-flights/. The convention hosted important conversations about the future of AAM, along with a display of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles in the show’s AAM and Emerging Technologies Zone. Former FAA Administrator Michael Huerta moderated a discussion with top federal officials on the government’s role in facilitating AAM operations. Coontinued on Page 18
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Continued from Page 7 inclusivity which strengthens our diverse understanding and connections in the world of aviation and aeronautics. My own love for flight, travel, and discovery has led me to a world of amazing people and opportunity within the industry of aviation. As far back as I can remember, I love the idea of flight, to get lost gazing up at planes as they navigate the air space overhead. I have fond memories of countless days looking up at the sky with my late father, a Radio Operator in the Navy and Coastguard, and Mechanical Engineer who kept his flying lessons on the ground as he navigated computer simulators in his home office and traveled around the globe with my mom on larger Boeing 777 aircrafts. My mother has a fear of small planes, and my dad was happy to sit on the sidelines or park along the San Francisco Bay watching aircrafts take off and land at San Francisco International Airport, (SFO). My father loved all planes, and my mother is still not a fan of small aircraft; however, she inspires me every day with her love of travel, family, faith, and her unparalleled Spartan strength and support. Another person who I draw great inspiration from is Ana Uribe Ruiz, my
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Continued from Page 4 sion? Do you have one made and has the FAA approved it? EA: The only airplane we have right now is our proof-of-concept airplane. That’s what is on the cover of the NASA Regional Air Mobility document and shown flying on our website. That is our proof-of-concept and we’re using that to excite investors to raise money to put the airplane into production. IF USA: How much are you trying to raise? EA: $180 million is the total amount we will spend over four or five years but really, the airplane will be certified in three and a half years. That is how much money it takes to get an airplane designed, certified and in production and sales. IF USA: With regard to the airplane, how many does it seat? EA: The 500T will seat nine. On our website we have the seating diagrams and that is the maximum number you can carry behind a single engine in the U.S. and Europe but you can put in more seats for use in other countries. Eight to nine seats are really ideal for either the 500T or 750T aircraft. IF USA: At some point down the road, do you have plans to make an electric aircraft? EA: Yes, in fact, we have an MOU (memorandum of understanding) with magniX (an Everett, Washington company building a new very powerful electric motor) and they have a fine electric motor. However, our idea about electric is that it is great technology and it’s going to be fantastic one day. With regard to energy density, the ratio of energy density between jet fuel and batteries is about 14 to 1. So, if you had 100 pounds of jet fuel, you would need about 1,400 pounds of batteries to do the same work and that’s a tough ratio to work with in any type of aircraft except for very, very special missions. We see a lot of people pitching a lot of money at electric aircraft when we know that the JetA infrastructure is already in place. The system is already highly tuned to use jet fuel, and if you get down to the total efficiency, you’ll still come out ahead on jet fuel over electric. You will for a long time until battery energy density gets better. That’s not a popular thing to say but it’s the truth in aviation. It’s going to be a long time before we see batteries even approach the energy density of jet fuel. So it’s fine for very limited routes when you know you’re going from point A to point B and back and you know you can charge the aircraft at point A and point B, but when you’re building an airplane that you know
you’re going to sell all over the world, you have to build an airplane that is going to take advantage of the infrastructure that’s already in place and that’s jet fuel. IF USA: How did you get involved in this project? It started in Australia and you’re in Texas. EA: Explorer Aircraft moved to Texas. They asked me to get involved and I did. I spent a bunch of money on it and a bunch of time. We did put the project on the shelf for some time until conditions got better. When we finished the prototype, it was right around early 2000. We had a great board. We had Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, we had Lloyd Shoppa, the former CEO of Bell Helicopter and we had Chuck Husick, who was the President of Chris-Craft and before that, a senior executive at Narco and Cessna. They were excited about the project but in the mid-2000s, the economy was not great and then in 2009 the government issued at 30 percent tax credit for wind powered products… and what are windmills made out of? Carbon fiber and fiberglass. All of the sudden, the price of carbon fiber and fiberglass went through the roof and availability became very limited. So the mix of the economy and this windmill competition for materials convinced us to put our project on the shelf until the economy turned around and circumstances got better. We put the airplane away and took good care of it and now is the right time to go back out and get this project done. IF USA:Are you able to do demo flights with the prototype? EA: Yes, we have 500 hours on the airplane already with the old engine. We had a PT6-135 and before that we had a gas engine in it, an IO520. As we progressed, we did more testing and made adjustments. We are finally up to the PT6-140A, which is 837 horsepower and it is the ideal engine for our application. We will go out to selected individuals and people we know who are interested in this airplane and give them demo flights and show them what the aircraft can do. IF USA: Do you have any investors right now involved with the project? EA: Yes we do but I can’t really discuss that right now. We’re raising money right now with Castle Placement (an investment banking company), and they’re doing a great job. And, we have some private individuals who are helping fund the project, as well. IF USA: How would you describe the experience of flying the airplane or being a passenger on it? EA: It’s a very nice ride. Flying it, we joke, is like flying a 182. Easy to fly and it Continued on Page 11
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Continued from Page 10 fits right in the middle of the FAA’s certification configuration description. It has very gentle stall characteristics, good slow- and low-speed handling so it’s easy to land on rough surfaces or austere runways and that’s really what the plan is… if you can fly a 182 or high-performance aircraft, then you can easily fly this airplane. IF USA: What is the cockpit like? EA: It’ll be an all-glass cockpit and we have settled on vendor for that… but that will be a big reveal coming up. We’re really excited about automation. This is the unique thing about making a new airplane – the technology that we are able to take advantage of is spectacular but it requires that we really integrate it into the aircraft up front to take advantage of it. Automation is one of those technologies that we think will move small aircraft into the mainstream of public use. This has created a huge opportunity for Explorer. IF USA: Chuck and Bryan please tell us about your experience heading up this organization and what you envision for the future of this aircraft. EA: The real opportunity is with the older aircraft. We know the market exists because it is currently being filled with aircraft that are 50, sometimes 70, years old. A lot of times when someone brings a product to market, there’s an element
we refer to as market risk and that risk is, ‘will the market accept the product?’ In our case, we understand that risk is low, and we know that the market will accept the product and the opportunity exists in providing a better mouse trap with the technology we have available today… computational fluid dynamics, composites, advanced engine technology, etc. Yes, you can buy new aircraft that are of old design but we’re bringing a new aircraft with new design. We were talking earlier about electric aircraft. We mentioned how excited we are about electric but we are also very realistic about what electric offers. We have our MOU in place with magniX. They have a great motor, but for us, the real limiting factor on electrics is still batteries. Until we see battery technology become viable for aircraft we’re going to stick with the best alternative, which is hybrid-electric. The program that we’re working on with magniX is really a hybrid-electric. Hybrids are unique in that you’re able to design the engine to take advantage of technology that you need for a particular segment of flight. In our case, putting in an 834 horsepower PT6 is absolutely fantastic but if you really look at the power requirements, you only need that large amount of horsepower in two phases of flight: takeoff and climb.
Beyond that, when you get to cruise, if your aircraft is aerodynamically efficient, you only need a fraction of that power. With the hybrid, we’re able to use the magniX motor to its full advantage with a small pack of batteries. We only need enough energy for 20 minutes or whatever it takes to go down the runway and climb up to altitude. And then we switch over to a couple of APUs, auxiliary power units, that are built into the
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Continued from Page 11 plus airports in the U.S. and around the world and that is jet fuel or depending on when the prices come down, some kind of a plant-based fuel; some kind of biofuel would be ideal. Just because we have this aerodynamically efficient airframe, we know that right off the top, we’re going to save 20-25 percent of fuel costs and that’s a big deal and that saves on emissions. There are a lot of smart folks working on batteries. It is just that right now, the batteries are not at a point where going fullbattery versus hybrid is practical. We cannot build a business around a technology that’s not yet proven or certified in avation. Batteries and full electic will be ready one day and we will be ready. IF USA: What else would you like to add? EA: A couple of things that we’re proud about is that our customers use airplanes like a machine tool. No airplane makes money while it’s sitting idle. They want to be able to have it in the air all the time. That’s why it is important to pick an engine that can get serviced all around the world. That’s why we have the Pratt and Whitney engine in it. Also we’re going to introduce the first all-composite utility airplane. We’re going to offer a tough airplane to our customers, and they won’t have to worry about corrosion. It will drastically reduce the operating costs on that airplane by not having to worry about the condition of the metal on the airplane, especially eight or ten or 30 years from now. All-composite airplanes are holding up so well. If you look at the success of Cirrus with their SR series aircraft, they now sell more small personal aircraft than Cessna and Beechcraft combined. So they’ve gone from almost a dead stop to really dominating the industry because they’ve built a very nice, very sturdy, very aerodynamically efficient all composite aircraft and we think that same model will work in the utility aircraft business. IF USA: Do you plan to have a dealer network once this is launched and fully approved? EA: I don’t have the definitive answer on that right now. We have Chester Schickling who works with us on that. Chester set up dealers all over the world for Beechcraft. More than likely we will do a dealer network because that’s the only way you can really reach out and take care of your customers… with a good dealer network. IF USA: How much will the plane sell for once it is on the market? EA: We can’t really answer that right now, especially with the rate of
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inflation we’re experiencing. I can tell you no matter what happens, we’ll be competitive with the other single-engine turboprops that are available so nobody will get choked up by our price. IF USA: Will some of them be used as training aircraft? EA: Unlikely. Maybe for type training but it’s such an easy airplane to fly, I doubt it. The other thing we’re proud of is that we’re going to offer this airplane with retractable gear and fixed gear and we will have the hard points built into the fuselage for floats. No matter what your application, we’ll be able to configure the airplane for you. For example, if you’re doing short cargo flights, you don’t need retractable gear. You just want sturdy fixed gear. If you’re landing on nothing but austere or unimproved runways, you want fixed gear. But if you’re making longer flights, where you really need the speed and want to reduce the drag and or you’re flying through icing conditions, that’s when you really want the retractable gear. You know that flying in known icing is a big deal. With these aircraft, especially for people using them for cargo or overnight delivery, that kind of flexibility is important. We already have a lot of customers who have expressed interest in the aircraft for landing and takeoff on water. Those people fight corrosion all the time. A new all-composite airplane is just what they’re looking for. IF USA: Is there anything else you would like to add? EA: A little background is nice… When you see how many aircraft were built through the early 1980s and then how it dropped like a rock due to unchecked litigation and product liabilty, you begin to understand why there are so few young airplanes in the fleet. That’s a problem we intend to solve. There are about 26,000 airplanes around the world that have an average age of over 35 years. For example, we know of a group that has 27 or 28 old Beech 1900s. And they’re 40 years old. And they are reengining these things to try to get another 10 to 12 years out of them. They’re spending a fortune. They could easily afford to buy a new airplane like ours, if they were available, for what they’re Continued on Page 20
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n Sept. 28, 2021, the FAA held its first of two community zoom meetings concerning the change in Midway’s Class C airspace. This meeting was interesting, not only for Chicago area pilots, but also for others, because it showed the process the FAA goes through for such changes. The process is anything but hasty and arbitrary. The meeting was chaired by Steven Phillips of the Airspace and Procedures Branch, coming from Fort Worth, Tex. Also at this meeting were Gregory Hines, Environmental Protection Specialist, Central Service Center; Al Qualiardi, Support Manager for Airspace/ Proced-
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ures, Chicago District/Chicago Tracon; and Cheri Obert, Air Traffic Manager, Midway Control Tower. The change, or “redesign,” as the FAA calls it, would be for a line tangent to the top of the 5 NM radius circle extending east (visually, the I-290 Eisenhower Expwy.), to the 10 NM circle. The new part west of the Lake Michigan shoreline would start at 1,900 feet MSL, like the rest of that airspace between the 5 and 10 NM arcs. The part to the east of the shoreline would start at 2,300 MSL. The reason for the proposed addition is that planes landing on Runway 22L would previously, for the most part, fly an approach to Runway 31C and circle to Continued on Page 14
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marian, “ah” counter and table topics master. These roles help us improve our public speaking skills,” said Pleasant. “In addition, we teach leadership development.” This club not only focuses on public speaking, it offers leadership development as well. The leadership development path focuses on learning how to manage time, understanding your leadership style and how to lead a team. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Williams, an Airmen Leadership School instructor, joined the Firemouth Continued on Page 16
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Continued from Page 13 22L. With the newer RNAV approaches to 22L, however, came conflicts with VFR aircraft flying along the lakefront. In deciding what to do about the problem, the FAA worked with the AOPA and ad hoc committee meetings were held, resulting in this proposal. The next step was the “community” meetings, in which attendees could ask questions. In this meeting 41 questions were asked. Following this initial comment period (which ended on Oct. 29), the FAA will issue a Notice of Proposed Rule Making in the Federal Register, where individuals will have 60 days to submit comments. Once the changes are accepted, user implementation meetings will be held. Of course, changes will correspond with chart edition change dates. Many pilots fly VFR along the lakeshore, not only for sightseeing, but for the increased safety of being able to land in an emergency instead of ditching in the water. In order to provide for an even greater margin of safety, many pilots fly at
higher altitudes than 2,300 MSL. Qualiardi stated that the safety aspect was a trade-off between this and the conflicts with IFR aircraft flying to 22L. One person raised the point that with aircraft flying lower, there might be noise complaints from the public. The field elevation of MDW is 620 feet, so VFR aircraft would be sandwiched between the 1,000 feet minimum altitude from structures on the ground and the 1,900 feet floor of the Class C airspace. Hines replied that this will be looked at, and that even after changes are implemented (whatever they may eventually be), that environmental considerations will be an ongoing process. There is no specific time frame for the implementation of any changes. The estimate is that this could take one to two years from now. It seems as though Class B and C airspace keeps increasing, so the question was if the FAA ever decreased such airspace. Surprisingly, Phillips replied that it had, and he mentioned changes that had taken place in Atlanta, GA, as an example.
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he High Sierra Fly-In is a backcountry event that takes place on the Dead Cow lakebed, 30 nautical miles north of the Reno/Stead Airport, each October. Event founder Kevin Quinn, who owns more than 600 acres of the lakebed, has turned the dusty playa into a unique aviation destination. The off-airport event has three separate runways and room for an entire niche of general aviation to gather for one weekend each year. High Sierra began in 2010 with only five pilots, but it has steadily morphed into what event organizers are calling “the world’s most awesome backcountry fly-in.” “We had 3,000 people and 1,000 airplanes at High Sierra this year. The event just keeps growing,” said Quinn. “But of course, with all the growth and exposure comes all the permits. I have permits for permits for permits. But we want to ensure that this event stays safe, so we have all the professionals and proper protocols in place to keep this a big celebration for aviation.” The AOPA-sponsored event began at daybreak each morning with the “Skywagon wakeup call,” a civilian version of dawn patrol consisting of Cessna 180s and 185s. After being awoken by a handful of Skywagons, attendees found their way to the main gathering tent for “the warmest thing on the playa”–free coffee. AOPA Social Media Marketer Kevin Cortes said, “It was great getting to talk to everyone and meet so many new people during those cold mornings. I think we handed out three or four thousand cups of coffee.” As the sun climbed higher in the sky, race participants made their way to the
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Continued from Page 14 Toastmasters in April 2013, to overcome his fear of public speaking, but the club also prepared him for his future leadership role. “I thought the meeting was just about people talking, and had no idea that there was purpose and deliberate development associated with it,” said Williams. “Firemouth Toastmasters has been a transformative experience, I’m a much better leader and person because of it.” Since 2010, Firemouth Toastmasters has been shaping Airmen to be become future leaders at DM. One such Airman is
The Dead Cow lakebed transforms into an airport and RV ark for one weekend each October. (CourtesyJim Raeder/AOPA)
The High Sierra Fly-In attracts a wide variety of airplanes, ultralights, and an assortment of other vehicles. (Jim Raeder/AOPA)
Kevin Quinn marshals a STOL Drag racer toward the starting line. (Jim Raeder/AOPA)
briefing area before the weekend’s STOL Drag competition. STOL Drag is a nationally accredited, drag-racing-style airplane race in which “two aircraft fly side-by-side as fast as they can down a 2,000-foot Continued on Page 17 U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kodi Bailey, 333rd Training Squadron Superintendent at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Bailey joined back when he was a Tech. Sgt. stationed at DM. “I am extremely proud to be a member of Toastmasters and blessed to find Greg Pleasant early in my career to mentor, guide and encourage me to be my best self,” said Bailey. “Public speaking is a leadership requirement, so why not work to hone this critical skill alongside a team of members with the same goal; to improve public speaking in a supportive and fun environment.”
ENHANCING GA SAFETY THROUGH TURN-BACK STUDY
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EAA announced on Oct. 21 that it has formed a team to explore ways of improving aviation safety by focusing on responses to the often-tragic 180-degree turn back to the runway following engine failure on takeoff. This group, led by Charlie Precourt, EAA’s board vice chairman, and Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety, also includes representatives from the flight instruction and flight test communities, academia, data analysis experts, and others. Among its primary focus areas: • Reacting to an engine failure at takeoff. • Stall awareness, recognition, and prevention after loss of power in a takeoff attitude, and recovery.
• Teaching pilots proper judgment in this scenario, the ability of different types of aircraft to perform such a maneuver, and whether a turn-back is the appropriate response. EAA’s action followed a National Transportation Board report that indicates engine failure on takeoff/climb-out was a significant contributor to GA accidents. The group will study how to incorporate these piloting skills in basic private and sport pilot certification, as well as additional training programs. EAA’s team is also working collaboratively with the FAA and will submit the group’s recommendations to the agency. For more information, visit the EAA website: www.eaa.org.
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Continued from Page 16 straightaway, land, and turn around and race back to land at the finish line,” explained Quinn. Quinn, who also founded STOL Drag, told AOPA earlier this year that STOL Drag “is making good pilots better,” by teaching the finer points of energy management, slips, spot landings, and altitude and directional control. The race is divided into three classes – gold, silver, and bronze. The gold class features highly modified backcountry airplanes and highly experienced pilots. The silver class comprises everyday aircraft or less experienced STOL Drag pilots. The bronze class consists of first-time racers. Austin Clemens, 18, placed first in the silver class race in his 2011 Aviat Husky. Clemens said, “The unique part about STOL Drag is any airplane can participate… It’s all about knowing your airplane and your equipment.” The young corporate pilot and his 180-horsepower aircraft, which is equipped with a twoblade reversible MT propeller, has won several STOL competitions in recent years, including the Mayday STOL Drag and several National STOL events. Although unconventional, the familyfriendly event attracts pilots, enthusiasts, and volunteers from as far away as Canada. “You will find the best backcountry pilots from all over the world at High Sierra,” said Cortes. “Everyone is super accessible and easy to talk to. It’s the most enjoyable fly-in of the year for me.” As the day turned to night, bonfires lit
the lakebed and attendees socialized into the wee hours of the night. Off-road vehicles ranging from dune buggies to Onewheels (which were the most dangerous form of transportation on the playa this year, after several people, including race participant, Mark Patey, suffered from broken bones) could be found driving from campsite to campsite throughout the night to gather around new sources of heat. If you’re thinking about attending next year’s fly-in, make sure you’re well prepared. “Self-reliance is really important at High Sierra,” said AOPA Live Producer and video journalist Paul Harrop. “There is no electricity, running water, or heat. If you want to take a shower, you have to bring a solar shower, have a motor home, or have a friend with a motor home. But if you need something, just ask. The people at High Sierra are fantastic.” The playa dust might find its way into every nook and cranny that an airplane, car, or motor home has to offer, but the camaraderie, community, and love for aviation might be worth the slight increase in your water bill, after several thorough cleanings. Event attendee Leah Ochs said, “The High Sierra Fly-In brings together a community of people who never fail to fill each other’s cup… it’s an event that lights a new fire inside of you for aviation.” For more information and to watch a video of the event, visit the AOPA website at www.aopa.org.
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NBAA also recognized rising leaders driving innovation in the industry by honoring the 2021 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40. Additionally, the show’s final day featured a Collegiate Connect program, with career guidance from U.S. Reps. Sam Graves (R-6-MO) and Dina Titus (D-1-NV). The show also emphasized business aviation’s mission to build an increasingly diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce for tomorrow, with opportunities for people from all backgrounds. “Innovation and inspiration were everywhere at NBAA-BACE, reflecting just how exciting business aviation is right now,” Bolen said. “Spirits were high throughout the week, with so many people reconnecting to learn together, get business done and chart a course for the industry’s promising future.” NBAA-BACE took place Oct. 1214 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Henderson Executive Airport. Next year, NBAA-BACE returns to Orlando, FL, Oct. 18-20, 2022. See NBAA TV clips with highlights from show, along with news, photo galleries and dispatches from each day of the convention at the NBAA website, nbaa.org.
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Continued from Page 9 with a different view. Ana then went to Law School and later moved to the U.S. in the early 80’s. When she got married, her husband had a private pilot license already so the idea to fly together came about. Those things changed when her son was diagnosed as Autistic, so she became involved with the Special Needs community and flying needed to be later… After becoming a pilot, she became deeply involved with Women of Aviation International Week (IWOAW) and she is the only private pilot that has a Jefferson Award for Public Service bringing women into the aviation world, in the Bay Area. Ana is immensely proud of
that accomplishment given to her in March 2014. Ana then joined WAI and now she is the Co-President of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter. At the same time, she was able to form the WAI Chapter in Costa Rica and a new chapter for Central America is on its way. Mark your calendars: Nov. 13, 2021
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Not too long ago, Ana was approached by an amazing pilot and publisher in the Chicago area, which allowed a group of Latinas to publish a book,
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Continued from Page 12 spending on this re-work, but there’s nothing else available. We think there are people all over the world that would happily buy a brand new, efficient, all-composite airplane and enjoy the performance of it versus spending all the money to keep these old airplanes flying. IF USA: What airport are you based out of in Texas and what is RAM? EA: We’re in Houston and KTME,
Houston Executive. RAM is Regional Air Mobility. There is a great white paper by NASA that came out in April of this year that describes RAM and what a great opportunity it will provide. The way we, and a lot of people see it, instead of going to a major hub, let’s take advantage of these 5,000-plus smaller airports all around the country and start using them. Our airplane is perfect for that regional air mobility. You cannot get commercial
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and the space you are in. Nothing better than looking outside and being able to fly, a bird’s eye view. That’s what I see!” Sept. 16 – Oct. 2021: After departing Palo Alto, Calif.; Zara went onto Redding, Seattle, Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakautat, Anchorage, and Nome where some delays caused her Russian visa to expire a few hours too early. Now she has some extra time to explore, rest and relax in Nome, Alaska while she waits for her new visa to arrive, continue onto Russia and where she will finish out her journey through Indonesia rather than China. See her site flyzolo.com to watch her journey! Kindness is contagious! Pass it on... Safe travels, Rule#3
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Weekly and daily admission tickets for the 69th edition of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual fly-in convention, are now available online for the event at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 25-31, 2022. 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 (www.eaa.org/airventure/eaaairventure-tickets) purchase gives the best discounts, options for faster entry to the grounds, and additional information and
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The questions surrounding the interference of 5G wireless network signals to aviation radar instruments and guidance has been initially addressed in Canada, as authorities proposed restrictions on 5G service near most major airports in that country. Similar to the U.S., Canadian telecommunications companies in July had acquired spectrum licenses to begin 5G service, which increases speed and
bandwidth of wireless communications. The Canadian restrictions propose exclusion zones around airport runways where no 5G base stations are permitted plus protection zones where 5G services face restrictions. The concerns from the Canadian government mirror those by a cross-section of aviation groups and even government agencies in the U.S., where the Federal Communications Commission Continued on Page 24
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Tammie Jo Shults, a retired Southwest Airlines pilot and one of the first female fighter pilots in the U.S. Navy, will be honored in person at the 2021 International Air Tammie Jo Shults & Space Hall of will be honored in Fame Gala at the person at the 2021 San Diego Air & International Air & Space Museum Space Hall of Fame on Nov. 20, the Gala. (Courtesy San Museum annouDiego Air & Space nced on Oct. 26. Museum) Shults and Barbara Barrett, an American businesswoman, attorney and diplomat who served as the United States Secretary of the Air Force, were introduced as the 2020 Class of the International Air & Space Hall of Fame during a special video conference in 2020. “Tammie Jo Shults and Barbara Barret are two groundbreaking and truly remarkable female aviators, and both deserve to be recognized in person for their accomplishments,” said Jim Kidrick,
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President and CEO of the San Diego Air & Space Museum. “We’re thrilled Tammie Jo will be joining us for this year’s Hall of Fame Celebration because it will give us the opportunity to properly honor her and afford her the recognition she deserves.” Shults has been praised for her quick thinking and calm demeanor under pressure during an emergency landing that saved 149 passengers at Philadelphia International Airport. While in the United States Navy in 1985, she served as an instructor pilot flying the F/A 18 Hornet and EA-6B Prowler, eventually achieving the rank of lieutenant commander. Shults, along with the entire 2021 Class of the International Air & Space Hall of Fame, will be honored on Nov. 20.
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Ed Bolen, President and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA); the Commemorative Air Force, which has the world’s definitive and largest collection of Warbirds; Eileen Collins, the amazing first female commander of the Space Shuttle and the first person to fly the Shuttle to two different space stations;
Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 Moonwalker – the youngest and tenth man to walk on the Moon – and CAPCOM for the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing; FedEx, the world’s largest full-service, all-cargo airline and an industry pioneer in its use of aviation in its delivery systems, with Founder and CEO Fred Smith present and accepting; Bryan Moss, President Emeritus of Gulfstream Aerospace, and former President and Executive Vice President of the Aerospace Group General Dynamics Corporation; and Dee O’Hara, the official nurse to the Mercury Seven astronauts and an astronaut nurse during America’s groundbreaking Gemini, Apollo and Skylab programs. The International Air & Space Hall of Fame is the most prestigious induction of its kind in the world and is composed of hundreds of air and space pioneers, engineers, inventors and innovators, along with adventurers, scientists and industry leaders. NASA Mercury, Gemini and Apollo astronauts and Russian cosmonauts are honored in the Hall, as well as famous legends such as the Wright Brothers, Charles Lindbergh, Neil Armstrong and Amelia Earhart. Notable inductees also include Buzz Aldrin, Chuck Yeager, Igor Sikorsky, Wernher von Braun, Jack Northrop, Jackie Cochran, William Boeing, Sr., Reuben H. Fleet,
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Undergraduate students Joseph Ayd and Todd Martin assist master’s student Robert Moore in the project. (Robert Moore, ERAU)
A team of researchers on Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus is testing a new “backup” safety system in unmanned aircraft, like this one, in a risk-mitigation effort that can have major industry implications. (Robert Moore, ERAU) switchover from the primary to the backup flight computer in case of failure, among other things. “I want to change the world for the better,” said Ayd, an Aerospace Engineering senior concentrating in Aeronautics. “Working on the Redundant Flight Control project allows me to approach industry challenges head-on: challenges that allow me to think critically, work in a team and apply my engineering knowledge. I’ve also gained a deeper understanding of how government agencies like NASA and the FAA interact with industry organizations to solve complex problems.” ‘The future of the UAS industry will depend upon beyond-the-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations,” added Martin, an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Science senior. “This project has made significant progress toward attaining safe BVLOS operations, and we have successfully taken concepts and implemented them into a working prototype. This research and development process is something I will likely experience in my career field, so getting experience with that now will undoubtedly benefit me in the future.” After graduation, Ayd plans to contribute to the next generation of supersonContinued on Page 28
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The Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt III, a highly distinguished aviator and former chair of the world’s premier transportation safety board, is teaming up with his alma mater, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, to launch a unique global Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety. “Embry-Riddle’s Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety will serve as a business magnet for our region, by attracting industry and government partners eager to identify timely solutions,” said University President P. Barry Butler. “With our famously rigorous focus on safety, Embry-Riddle and Volusia County have become known as the perfect home for aerospace entrepreneurs and innovators. Robert Sumwalt’s deep knowledge of aerospace safety issues, and his professionalism and commitment to excellence make him an ideal leader of this much-needed new enterprise. We are pleased and proud to announce his acceptance of a leadership position at Embry-Riddle.” Sumwalt will assume his position as Distinguished Fellow in Aviation Safety and Executive Director of EmbryRiddle’s Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety on Jan. 4, 2022. “By joining the world’s leading aviation and aerospace institution, my goal is
to continue making human mobility as safe as possible,” Sumwalt said. “I’m excited about this opportunity and I look forward to cultivating transformative partnerships with government and industry.” A member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) since 2006 who served under four U.S. Presidents, Sumwalt served as NTSB chair from 2017 until June 2021. He was also a pilot for 32 years, including 24 years with Piedmont Airlines and U.S. Airways, accumulating more than 14,000 flight hours and earning type ratings in five aircraft. In 2014, Sumwalt earned a Master of Aeronautical Science degree (now called a Master of Science in Aeronautics), with Distinction, from Embry-Riddle Worldwide, with concentrations in aviation/aerospace safety systems and human factors aviation systems. Along with his Embry-Riddle degree, Sumwalt earned a B.S. degree from the University of South Carolina, and he was awarded honorary doctorate degrees from both institutions.
Safety issues related to unmanned aerial systems, urban air mobility technologies and human-machine or
machine-to-machine interfaces are examples of work to be completed by the Embry-Riddle Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety. The university’s broad vision for the center also encompasses the safety of new technologies such as automatic taxiing, artificial intelligence solutions, and streamlined or “trajectory-based” operations. Work may further include safety assessments of alternative aviation fuels, the safety impacts of new training systems such as virtual and augmented reality tools, hightech options for increasing the efficiency of safety investigations and more. In addition to overseeing all operations of the new center, Sumwalt will provide university-wide leadership for aerospace safety research and outreach activities, including the oversight of existing safety initiatives. Among his many responsibilities, Sumwalt will create an external advisory board of recognized industry and government experts; recruit and retain talent; promote student participation in research projects; provide career counseling for students; work with Embry-Riddle academic leadership to guide and mentor center-affiliated faculty; and coordinate guest lectures, events and professional development programs. Sumwalt’s many honors include the Flight Safety Foundation – Boeing Aviation
The Federal Aviation Administration Aviation and Space Education Airport Design Challenge registration opens Nov. 1 and closes Nov. 14, 2021, with space limitations. The Airport Design Challenge is a seven-week interactive, learning and collaboration opportunity, which begins on Nov. 15, 2021. The FAA Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Aviation and Space
Education (AVSED) Program organizes and sponsors this exciting challenge. This annual competition is an opportunity for K-12 students studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects to meet aviation professionals and learn about the aerospace industry and STEM concepts and careers. “The Airport Design Challenge is a perfect fit of science, technology, engi-
neering and math which is so much a part of what we do at the FAA and so important to pass on to the next generation.” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. The Airport Design Challenge helps students use the Microsoft game Minecraft to design virtual airports based on guidance from FAA aerospace and engineering experts. Students will collaborate in small
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‘fail-safe’ for UAS operations, adding an additional layer of control and safety. The outcome of this project could change the way the entire industry looks at mitigating risk. Not many students can say they’ve been involved in projects with that large a scope, but at Embry-Riddle, it’s far from uncommon.” Next, after the group finishes coding, they intend to put their work to the test, accumulating reliability data by flying three of the same airframes 125 hours
each. The project, which hosts a crowdfunding campaign, will also be chronicled in an upcoming article written by Moore, to be published in ArduPilot. For more information about the project, visit the Embry-Riddle website at www.erau.edu. For more information about helping support the project through crowdfunding, visit the school’s alumni page at https://alumni.erau.edu/s/867/social.aspx?sid =867&gid=1&pgid=7341&content_id=7021
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The Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt will assume his position as Distinguished Fellow in Aviation Safety and Executive Director of Embry-Riddle’s Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety on Jan. 4, 2022. (Courtesy Embry-Riddle)
Safety Lifetime Achievement Award; the Flight Safety Foundation’s Laura Taber Barbour Award; and the Air Line Pilots Association’s (ALPA) Air Safety Award. He chaired the ALPA’s Human Factors and Training Group and cofounded the association’s critical incident response program. Sumwalt also spent eight years as a consultant to NASA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System and he has written extensively on aerospace safety matters. He is a freelance transportation safety analyst for CBS News.
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Continued from Page 26 ic and hypersonic technology in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, specifically as a flight sciences design or test engineer. Martin’s dream is to work for a major aviation-manufacturing company that specializes in unmanned aircraft, working in the design, development, fabrication and, potentially, operation of these systems. The two also assist in flight test operations, post-test data analysis and installing hardware.
For Dr. John Robbins, chair of the Aeronautical Science Department and principal investigator on the research, this type of project is important both to the industry and to students, because it gets them involved in their fields well before the official starts of their careers. “This is legitimate work that can have major real-world impacts,” Robbins said. “This type of contingency system Robert has conceptualized and is in the process of proving would be akin to a
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’ve been immersed in putting the finishing touches on my cookbook. It’s titled, Cookbook For People Who Hate Lawyers. Everyone who has read the drafts claims to love the recipes. After they read the chapters on law and the courts, they evolve and love lawyers. The book should be available at Amazon within a few weeks. In the meantime, I continue my search for new destinations around the world. Here are two outstanding hotels I just discovered. Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel, Piazza della Repubblica 47 00185 Rome (Lazio)+39 06 489381, www.nh-hotels.it
Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel Pool Rooftop. (Courtesy Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas) Immersed in the heart of ancient Rome, Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome sits within Piazza della Repubblica. The hotel has a fascinating architectural history with original elements commissioned in 1705 by Pope Clement XI. The building is suspended over the ancient Diocletian Thermal Baths, whose excavated foundations, pools and mosaics can be seen through the lower ground floor. The hotel is also home to one of the largest rooftop terraces in Rome.
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The 238 guest rooms and suites of this luxury five-star property blend oldworld glamour and elegant comfort with the ease of modern amenities. Interior design ranges from contemporary to neoclassical creating the perfect relaxing ambience and base from which to
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explore the magic of Rome. Accommodations include varying configurations and styles with panoramic city views and spacious terraces. The 11 duplex suites boast stunning views over the Piazza and the Fountain of the Naiads. The three executive suites offer unique features including a treadmill, Jacuzzi, a steam bath or an intimate terrace for relaxation. Perfect for business or leisure, the two presidential suites feature double-height French windows, marble bathrooms and a living room with dining area and kitchenette for intimate celebrations and private dining.
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The hotel is home to five unique dining experiences, with both indoor and al fresco venues honoring Italy’s most authentic culinary traditions with contemporary flair. The Lobby Bar is the beating heart of the hotel, and the intimate Ristorante Tazio serves Roman delights paired with Italy’s finest wines. Guests can
raise a glass of bubbles at Champagnerie overlooking the Fountain of the Naiads, or drink and dine against the backdrop of the iconic skyline at the Posh Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge Bar, a truly romantic spot. La Frusta is the choice location for breakfast overlooking the Piazza della Repubblica. Dining is led by Chef Niko Sinisgalli who explores the flavors of Italy with exquisite tasting menus. From large weddings and corporate gatherings to small creative sessions, Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome offers a selection of venues of differing sizes, styles and settings. For business guests the hotel has eight flexible meeting and event spaces that can accommodate bespoke meetings from 20 to 550 people. Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome is currently undergoing its transition to the Anantara brand. The full suite of Anantara hallmarks and experiences will be introduced over the coming months. The refurbishment, which will start in early 2022 and continue throughout next year, will reveal a glamorous new lobby, a bar with original Art Nouveau décor, a healthy corner and an innovative rooftop space with unrivalled panoramic views. The eclectic cuisine and exciting mixology will ensure the hotel becomes one of Rome’s hotspots. The hotel’s spa has four treatment rooms and offers a wide range of massages and facial treatments. In 2022, a new Anantara Spa will launch on the hotel’s top floor, with facilities to include a steam bath, a Hammam, hydrotherapy, a sauna and relaxation area. Additional leisure services will include a fitness center with personal training sessions available, yoga classes and the opportunity to exercise in the wonderful gardens of Villa Borghese.
“Rome is the spiritual and cultural heart of Italy and one of the most loved cities in the world,” commented Dillip Rajakarier, CEO Minor Hotels, parent company of Anantara. “We are delighted to be continuing the expansion of our luxury Anantara brand with the first property in Italy. Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome invites the discerning luxury traveler to embrace the historic charm of a vibrant city and is a fantastic addition to the Anantara portfolio in Europe.” Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf St. Barth, Rue des Normands, Place Dit Lurin, Lurin 97133, +590 590 29 79 00, www.hotelsbarriere.com
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Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf St. Barth, one of the Caribbean’s newest and most celebrated luxury resorts, recently kicked off the autumn 2021-2022 season. The property reopened its doors and welcomed guests back after a two-month closure. The hotel is launching a special Autumn Vibes offer including savings starting at 15 percent off the daily rate, a 45-minute personalized massage for up to two adults per room at Spa Diane Barrière, a convertible Mini Cooper during the stay to explore everything the island has to offer including museums, parks and natural swimming pools, daily breakfast at Le Fouquet’s, roundtrip airport transfers, access to the iconic Shellona beach with sunbeds and 24hour access to the fitness center. Nestled on a hill above the port of Continued on Page 30
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Contined from Page 29 Gustavia, the capital of St. Barth, a pristine natural paradise and the jewel of the Antilles, Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf overlooks one of the most spectacular bays in the Caribbean. The historic St. Barth property, which has been completely remodeled by Barrière, is equipped with dazzling decor and exceptional facilities. Le Carl Gustaf boasts just 21 bungalows and suites, and Villa Diane featuring five spacious bedrooms. These havens of tranquility each have their own private terrace with a view – an exquisite setting to share with your partner, family or friends, all of whom will appreciate the decor created by renowned interior designers Gilles & Boissier. With the use of precious woods and bright yet soothing fabrics, the designers have managed to create a simple yet welcoming atmosphere which combines a tropical spirit and a hint of the French Riviera. Guests staying in Villa Diane will have access to a private butler, a highly experienced and attentive “majordomo” who makes certain that the needs of visitors are met. The butler can offer a variety of services such as preparing an impromptu picnic on a quiet beach, book-
ing a catamaran trip or organizing a relaxed trek across the island to discover its secret treasure - Petit Cul de Sac, a natural pool, pristine and as exquisite as a sapphire, dug out of the rock. At the very heart of the hotel guests will find another example of French-style art de vivre, Le Fouquet’s Saint-Barth, which is very much in line with its original namesake – the famous and chic brasserie on the Champs Élysées. This Caribbean outpost and its menu benefit from the outstanding talents of a mentor emeritus – no other than Pierre Gagnaire, whose peers once awarded him the title of World’s Best Chef. This talented chef invites guests on a journey of discovery, a unique journey that leads gourmet enthusiasts across the world’s oceans. His macaroni with truffles are infused with the scents of the Italian Riviera while his fricassée of lambi (conch) with ginger and a miso bouillon and tataki of red tuna with Koh Taen vegetables take guests on a culinary voyage to the Sea of Japan. Similarly, his carpaccio of wahoo, a fish that others refer to as the “black thazard” or the “black banana,” and the simply baked mahi-mahi, served on a bed of lime, are imbued with the flavors of the Caribbean.
Hôtel Barrière Carl Gustaf boasts a second gourmet venue, the Shellona, located alongside the sun-loungers and parasols on the hotel’s private beach on Shell Beach, an exquisite cove fringed with pink sand and lapped by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Chef Yiannis Kioroglou has turned this waterfront eatery into an absolute must for every VIP passing through the island. Nobody can resist its party atmosphere, its idyllic setting and its colorful, eclectic cuisine that combines inspiration from both the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Le Carl Gustaf also provides its guests an experience of true wellbeing – a sensation that is immediately evident as visitors move through the doors of its temple of beauty and relaxation: the Diane Barrière Spa. Taking full advantage of the expertise of the Biologique Recherche brand, a leading name in the world of cosmetics, its team will soothe, re-energize and reinvigorate guests with its top-of-therange treatments, ranging from multi-sensory stimulation and personalized holistic therapies to tailored massages. Le Carl Gustaf is located on the foothill of Gustavia and exudes luxury, elegance and French-style charm
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One of the guest rooms at the Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf. (Courtesy Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf) throughout its 21 elegant rooms, suites and bungalows that all face the ocean. Within the century-old walls and terraces of the hotel, French designers Gilles & Boissier have created a charming ambience where filtered sunlight creates everchanging reflections of light and shade. Simple fabrics and natural materials such as wood and stone add to the appeal, as does the hotel’s setting on a low hill which stands above the stunning landscapes of sea and sky like a tropical “altana” roof terrace. It is the only hotel on the island boasting panoramic views of the port of Gustavia, the island’s capiContinued on Page 34
SPACE SHUTTLE COMMANDER HOOT GIBSON HEADLINES WRIGHT BROTHERS MEMORIAL BANQUET
Robert “Hoot” Gibson, a five-time space shuttle flight veteran whose aviation background ranges from military jets to air racing, is this year’s featured guest at EAA’s annual Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet on Friday, Dec. 17, at the EAA Aviation Museum. Tickets for the event are currently available at the EAA Aviation Museum website (https://www.eaa.org/eaa-museum/eaa-museum-events/wright-brothersbanquet). Attendance is limited to 350. Gibson’s space experiences are unique, as he flew aboard four of the five active shuttles (Columbia, Challenger, Endeavor, and Atlantis) and totaled more than 860 hours in space. Gibson’s final mission, when he commanded STS-71 in Atlantis in 1995, was a historic first-time docking of the shuttle with the Russian Mir space station. Gibson also served as chief of NASA’s astronaut office in 1992-94 and deputy director of flight crew operations in 1996 before retiring from NASA. Along with Gibson’s space exploits, he has a long list of aviation accomplishments that include flying carrier-based
Robert “Hoot” Gibson, a five-time space shuttle flight veteran. (Courtesy EAA)
combat missions for the U.S. Navy in Southeast Asia, graduation from “TOPGUN” Naval Fighter Weapons School, and more than 300 carrier landings. Gibson also has an extensive recreational aviation resume, ranging from racing at the Reno Air Races to building and flying his own aircraft. He was enshrined in the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 2013. EAA’s annual Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet honors the Wright brothers’ successful flights at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on Dec. 17, 1903, that began the era of manned flight. Tickets for the event are $65 for EAA members and $85 for nonmembers. Doors open on Dec. 17 at 5 p.m., with the dinner starting at 6:30 p.m.
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Virtual Courses Offer Instruction on the G3000, Aviation Risk Management and SiriusXM Weather Products
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. is announced on Oct. 21, new training opportunities that will benefit novice and seasoned pilots alike. A new eLearning course provides comprehensive, up-to-date instruction on the Garmin G3000 while free video series offer lessons in risk management and SiriusXM weather products.
G3000 Essentials 2.0 eLearning Course
Designed for pilots who are new to the system, experienced pilots looking for recurrent training on their avionics, or pilots returning to flying after some time off, this course offers best practices for operational use, including instruction on features included in recent software updates as well as the many other capabilities and benefits of the G3000. As part of the G3000 Essentials 2.0 eLearning course, pilots will learn about
fundamentals such as system components, database management, PFD and MFD operation, automatic flight control system operation, abnormal operations and more. Advanced features including Garmin Autoland, emergency descent mode, flight data logging and more will also be covered. Additionally, two flight scenarios will demonstrate how the features can be used from start up through final landing. Using a computer, tablet or smartphone connected to the internet, pilots can access the courseware immediately through the eLearning platform. Pilots can learn at their own pace and pause lessons as needed, retake specific lessons – or even the entire course – at any time during the two-year subscription period.
Aviation Risk Management Series
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Aviation Risk Management series will provide pilots with the opportunity to review common safety hazards and traditional risk mitigation strategies. Pilots will also learn how the features and capabilities on Garmin avionics, such as Garmin Autoland, SafeTaxi, SurfaceWatch, traffic displays and other hazard awareness features can contribute to managing risk. Subscribe to the Garmin Aviation YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/garmina viation) to receive notifications when new videos are available.
SiriusXM Weather Video Series
Developed in conjunction with SiriusXM Aviation, this free 15-video series offers an overview of the SiriusXM setup on compatible Garmin units and highlights common uses of SiriusXM weather products. Featuring several operational scenarios, the SiriusXM Weather
Garmin is offering virtual course instruction on the G3000, aviation risk management and SiriusXM weather products. (Courtesy Garmin)
Video series will cover challenges and hazards pilots might experience during flight and highlight the value of onboard weather products to help increase a pilot’s situational awareness and aid in decision making. For all Garmin aviation training needs, visit www.fly.garmin.com/ training. For additional information, contact aviation.training@garmin.com.
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DANGEROUS LASER STRIKES CONTINUE In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years
Shining a laser at an aircraft is a serious safety threat that continues to rise. As of Oct. 14, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has received 7,186 laser strike reports for 2021, exceeding the 2020 total of 6,852. This marks the highest number or reports since 2016. Many types of high-powered lasers can completely incapacitate pilots, many of whom are flying airplanes with hundreds of passengers. People who shine lasers at aircraft face FAA fines of up to $11,000 per violation and up to $30,800 for multiple laser incidents. The FAA has
The FAA is continuing its awareness campaign and working with law enforcement to reduce laser strikes throughout the country. Pointing lasers at aircraft creates a serious safety risk to pilots and may damage their vision. Pointing a laser at an aircraft is a federal offense. The FAA works closely with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to pursue civil and criminal penalties against people who purposely aim a laser at an aircraft. The agency may take enforcement action against people who violate Federal Aviation Regulations by shining lasers at aircraft, and can impose civil penalties of up to $11,000 per violation. The FAA can impose civil penalties up to
issued $120,000 in fines for laser strikes during 2021. Violators can also face criminal penalties from federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. “Pointing a laser at an aircraft can temporarily blind a pilot and, not only affects the crew, but also endangers passengers,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. To identify laser strike trends, the FAA developed a visualization tool, using the Tableau software platform that shows laser strike data from 2010 to 2020 and highlights trends by geographic area,
Flying With Faber Continued from Page 30 tal. While on property, guests can experience delectable cuisine at renowned Fouquet’s restaurant, spend the day at Spa Diane Barrière which offers multisensory stimulation, bespoke holistic treatments and tailored massages in a luxurious, Zen-inspired setting, and take
a yoga class to the rhythm of the West Indies. Le Carl Gustaf also offers aquabiking where the bikes are installed in private pools, a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and yoga studio, and electric bikes to explore the beautiful island, all perfect for a wellness getaway.
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per capita data, time of day and year. The FAA shares the information to draw attention to the dangerously high rate of laser strikes on airplanes. Laser report data by year can be downloaded on the FAA’s website. The FAA remains vigilant to raise awareness about the dangers of pointing lasers at aircraft and encourages the public to report laser strikes to the FAA and local law enforcement agencies. Watch the FAA’s video about the dangers of lasers on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xf
THE LATEST FAA FACT SHEET
$30,800 against people who commit multiple laser violations. The substantial number of reported incidents clearly show that laser strikes on aircraft remain a serious threat to aviation safety. The increase in the number of reported laser strikes is due to a number of factors. This includes: • The availability of inexpensive laser devices • The abundance of lasers for sale in stores and online • The number of lasers being given as gifts • Stronger power levels that enable lasers to hit aircraft at higher altitudes • Green lasers, which are more visi-
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ble to the human eye than red lasers • Greater awareness by pilots to report laser incidents, due in large part to the FAA’s extensive outreach program The FAA’s guidance for agency investigators and attorneys stresses that laser violations should not be addressed through warning notices or counseling. The agency seeks moderately high civil penalties for inadvertent violations, but maximum penalties for deliberate violations. Violators who are pilots or mechanics face revocation of their FAA certificate in addition to the civil penalties.
Visitors can partake in a Catamaran Day where they will head to the island of their choice for the day and enjoy a picnic prepared by Chef Gil Dumoulin. Guests can also spend the day at the hotel’s private beach club Shellona Restaurant located a few steps away from the property on the idyllic Shell Beach.
FAA Virtual Airport Design Challenge Takes Off Continued from Page 28 Minecraft. During the five weeks of organized lesson plans, participants will cover topics ranging from airport layout, pavement and lighting to structures and innovative growth. Program facilitators will use weekly knowledge-check quizzes and screen shots of students’ designs to assess progress and provide feedback.
“The one thing that I found most intriguing about this whole program, was that the Airport Design Challenge allows students of all ages to compete at a global level, while also being able to have fun and learn at the same time,” said Arjun Saini a lead on Team Aireos, which placed in the top three during last year’s Challenge.
Collaborative work between students, parents and facilitators will focus on applying STEM-based knowledge in math, engineering and career development. While participants are encouraged to form teams of up to five members, they may also participate individually. The virtual event is open to both U.S. and international students. Last year,
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approximately 800 students participated and many more are expected this year. The FAA Airport Design Challenge website (https://www.faa.gov/education/ virtual_learning/airport_design/) has more information about the competition and how to register.
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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.
EXTENDED OPERATIONS: ETOPS AND POLAR OPERATIONS, A SPECTRUM OF CHALLENGES
If you have flown on or operated an air carrier flight that boasted an oceanic crossing, the flight was likely conducted using ETOPS criteria. ETOPS procedures are mandated for turbine-powered aircraft with two engines when a flight is conducted farther than 60 minutes flying time from an adequate airport at an approved one-engine inoperative cruise speed under standard conditions in still air. The flying time increases to 180 minutes for aircraft with more than two engines. Many subtle, but important flight safety concepts are expressed in ETOPS operations. Changing conditions, contingencies based on flight progress, various diversionary situations, and ETOPS regulations all contribute to complexity. ETOPS procedures penetrate many aspects of an ETOPS flight. They require precise execution at multiple levels and junctures. Advisory Circular 12042B provides an excellent description and information on ETOPS operations. This month, CALLBACK looks at reported ETOPS incidents that reveal a spectrum of ETOPS challenges, the practicality of common sense in the responses, and a perception of the effort required for prevention or effective mitigation.
ETOPS and Other Distractions
Difficulties combining ETOPS requirements with changes to closed airspace effectively distracted this Dispatcher into overlooking other important requirements for flight. • Due to numerous changes with airspace closures and restrictions due, in turn, to COVID cleaning at ARTCCs, I was so concerned with keeping this flight out of ETOPS areas while still avoiding airspace closures, that I totally missed the requirement for HF communication when the flight dipped into ZZZ (oceanic) airspace. It may be [good to] have an alert reminding us to check for HF requirements when routing through spe-
cific Flight Information Regions.
Planning for ETOPS
A Dispatcher reported an ETOPS planning error that was discovered in flight by the crew. Fortunately, fuel margins and flight safety were not ultimately compromised. • I took over this flight from another shift. Normally this flight is scheduled to operate from ZZZZ to ZZZ, but due to ZZZ weather, it was rescheduled to arrive at ZZZ1. The flight was sent with a re-dispatch and ETOPS alternates of Keflavik and St. Johns and no destination alternate for ZZZ1. While enroute and well past the ETOPS Entry Point (EEP), the crew sent an ACARS message, “What airport is defining ETOPS exit?” I checked the flight plan and noticed that the ETOPS Exit Point (EXP) was [defined by] ZZZ1. The EEP airport was correctly identified as Shannon, and the Equal Time Point (ETP) location seemed accurate when looking at the route. I tried to figure out the reason for this, including creating dummy flight plans…and was unable to get a proper EXP. I advised the crew that the correct EXP defining airport was Goose Bay (using range rings to define) and that while the EXP on the release was not correct, the critical fuel scenario based on the ETP between Keflavik and St. Johns seemed accurate. I asked a few peers to review this to make sure I wasn’t missing something, and they all agreed. Another Dispatcher found a similar issue on a similar routing…[from] ZZZZ to ZZZ1. I advised the Dispatcher on duty, and he contacted [management] immediately.
Logbook, Legality, and ETOPS
A Captain described an appearance of compliance, while a Lead Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) revealed details of an aircraft departing without a
completed ETOPS pre-departure check (PDC). Remedies are prescribed.
From the Captain’s report: • The Chief Pilot notified me that we departed without an ETOPS pre-departure check and with an open aircraft maintenance log (AML) write-up for the same issue. The logbook had all the ETOPS predeparture work cards for the mechanics in it that made it appear that the check was completed, and that caused confusion. The logbook was on the airplane in the normal location. When there is an open write-up, they could remove the logbook from the storage bin and return it when the write-up has a corrective action. From the Lead Technician’s report: • The aircraft…left our station…for a scheduled…departure with an open logbook entry for the ETOPS PDC. Steps 1 through 8 [were] completed, but the final steps [were] not accomplished. The aircraft was towed to the gate…and was never assigned to anyone to accomplish the final ETOPS steps of the PDC. We have been splitting workload between Terminal Y and Terminal X Maintenance personnel. Terminal Y AMTs had been accomplishing all…ETOPS PDCs, since most of the Terminal X AMTs were out on pandemic leave. Terminal Y AMTs have primarily covered four gates and the…ETOPS [checks]. Terminal Y personnel did not have a Crew Chief yesterday and assumed that Terminal X AMTs were accomplishing trip ABC’s ETOPS [PDC], as it was leaving from [a Terminal X] gate. As…Supervisor, I was consumed with problems on [two other aircraft]…and did not follow up on trip ABC’s ETOPS [PDC] prior to shift change. Trip ABC… departed on the evening shift. I did not give… enough detail…to the oncoming crew about [aircraft] status.
Going forward, Terminal X AMTs will be accomplishing all of the ETOPS PDCs leaving from Terminal X. We will be assigning AMTs to meet and greet every arriving aircraft upon arrival at the gate, regardless of inbound flight or a taxi/tow up from remote or a hangar, to debrief the flight crew and get eyes on the logbook. As the Supervisor on shift, I will be backstopping, double checking, and verifying compliance with this policy. I will be briefing the crew daily to make sure these expectations are clear and understood. We will be giving a detailed written and verbal turn-over to…oncoming crew chiefs and management…about the status of work that is in progress and yet to be accomplished. We will be giving parking locations and taxi/tow up times for the ETOPS flights that are departing on the evening shift.
ETOPS Qualification
An AMT highlighted a problem where non-ETOPS qualified management personnel determined final signoff status and reported official progress on ETOPS checks. • The shift manager advised us in the ETOPS office today that management could no longer stamp the ‘Accomplishment Reporting’ of the last page of the ETOPS check. This is due to most members of management not being fleet ETOPS qualified. Since manning the ETOPS office for 7 months, it has been customary that management stamps the box in question and accomplishes the associated transaction on [the maintenance computer system]. Now I’m discovering management was not qualified to stamp the box.
Fuel, Pumps, and ETOPS
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Pratt & Whitney has been selected by NASA to develop advanced highpressure turbine technologies that will reduce fuel consumption and emissions for next generation single-aisle aircraft. The Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) project is part of NASA’s Sustainable Flight National Partnership, which is intended to enable breakthrough innovations and help accomplish the aviation industry’s ambitious goals to significantly reduce CO2 emissions by 2050. Pratt & Whitney will leverage its recently opened ceramic matrix composites (CMC) center of excellence in
Carlsbad, California, and collaborate with Raytheon Technologies Research Center on the project. The technologies targeted by HyTEC include next generation CMC materials capable of operating at higher temperatures than current CMCs, environmental barrier coatings, and advanced cooling and aerodynamic approaches that will enable new component designs and efficiencies. By increasing the thermal efficiency of the highpressure turbine, these technologies will contribute to greater fuel efficiency in future gas turbine propulsion systems. “We are delighted to work with
NASA on developing the next generation of more fuel efficient and low emission aircraft technologies,” said Geoff Hunt, senior vice president, Engineering and Technology, at Pratt & Whitney. “Advanced materials such as CMC vanes will enable greater thermal efficiencies and combined with today’s propulsive efficiency of the GTF engine architecture, will help make future aircraft propulsion systems even more sustainable.” Collaboration between Pratt & Whitney and NASA has already led to several key advances in sustainable propulsion technology in recent decades,
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PRATT & WHITNEY SUPPORTS COMMERCIAL AVIATION INDUSTRY COMMITMENT TO ACHIEVE 2050 NET ZERO CARBON GOAL
Pratt & Whitney recently joined an industry-wide commitment to achieve net zero air transport carbon emissions by 2050, in support of the Paris Agreement 1.5ºC goal. In a declaration released on Oct. 5 by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), of which Pratt & Whitney is a founding member, representatives of the world’s major aviation industry associations, aircraft and engine makers committed that, “global civil aviation operations will achieve net-zero carbon emissions by
Safe Landings
Continued from Page 37 fuel crisis and required action. The situation mimics the classic hypothesis of the ETOPS question, and the crew’s solution precipitated clarity from common sense. • In the original paperwork, the deferred-in-place log mentioned that the aircraft was previously written up for a “CTR R FUEL PUMP” EICAS [caution] message and center right fuel pump low output pressure [with the associated] “LOW PRESS” light [on] and fuel in the center tank. The preflight went normally, and the center fuel pumps checked good. After a normal engine start, we started taxiing. During the taxi, the Captain noticed the “CTR R FUEL PUMP” EICAS message… We returned to the gate. After about an hour and a half, Maintenance changed a part, and the pump appeared to work normally. While at the gate we looked at the MEL, which [included the] Center Tank Fuel Pumps Special Procedure, Note A:
2050, supported by accelerated efficiency measures, energy transition and innovation across the aviation sector and in partnership with Governments around the world.” “With the growing urgency of addressing climate change, and the need to ensure sustainable growth in global air connectivity, the ambition to ‘fly net zero’ is an essential and defining challenge for our industry,” said Chris Calio, President of Pratt & Whitney. “As the
(Courtesy Pratt & Whitney) “One may be inoperative with center tank fueled provided: A. Fuel quantity in main tanks is adequate to reach a suitable airport if remaining center tank pump fails at any time.” After accomplishing all of our checks, we departed… On the climb, passing around 16,000 feet, we noticed the center fuel pump EICAS [message] and associated “LOW PRESS” light on the right center fuel pump switch. We accomplished the QRH Checklist, which directs switching the affected pump to off, and switching on the crossfeeds. There is no mention in the QRH about ETOPS considerations. While I was flying and talking with ATC, the Captain ended up talking with Dispatch, [Maintenance Control], and the [Chief Pilot] over HF. We also looked at our ETOPS fuel required at the ETP, which was 29,597 pounds. At that point, in our wing tanks, we had a total of about 27,200 pounds (about 14,400 in the left and 12,800 in the right), meaning that if the remaining
center tank failed around the ETP, there would not be enough fuel in the main tanks to reach a suitable airport. The Captain and I discussed [the situation], and agreed that continuing toward the ETP would be unnecessarily risky. While the Captain discussed options with Dispatch, [Maintenance Control], and the [Chief Pilot] on HF and had difficulty hearing them, I coordinated with…Center to stay in their airspace before a final determination was made. Eventually, it was agreed by all parties to return to [the origination airport]. At our… weight, we would land about 18,000 pounds heavy. Dispatch approved the overweight landing and asked us to [advise ATC], which we did. With the construction on… [Runway] XXL reducing its usable runway length to 9,100 feet, we requested and were approved to land on…[Runway] XXR, a 12,000-foot runway. I did the visual landing…with an RNAV backup. There is no ILS [for
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Runway] XXR. The landing was uneventful, and the [event] was terminated. The brakes heated up to a level 4 at most. We ended up taking another aircraft and departing…two and a half hours later.
ASRS Alerts Issued in August 2021 Aircraft or Aircraft Equipment Airport Facility or Procedure ATC Equipment or Procedure Hazard to Flight TOTAL
August 2021 Report Intake Air Carrier/Air Taxi Pilots General Aviation Pilots Flight Attendants Controllers Military/Other Dispatchers Mechanics TOTAL
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NASA seeks young engineers to help design a new robot concept for an excavation mission on the Moon. The Lunabotics Junior Contest is open to K12 students in U.S. public and private schools, as well as home-schoolers. The competition, which is a collaboration between NASA and Future Engineers, asks students to design a robot that digs and moves lunar soil, called regolith, from an area of the lunar South Pole to a holding container near where Artemis astronauts may explore in the future. As part of the Artemis program, NASA will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon and establish long-term lunar science and exploration capabilities that will serve as a springboard for future exploration of Mars. Lunar regolith is instrumental in this development and could be used to create lunar concrete, reducing the
amount and cost of materials that need to be transported from Earth. To enter the contest, students must submit entries, which must include an image of the robot design and a written summary explaining how the design is intended to operate on the Moon, by Jan. 25, 2022. “Extracting resources in deep space will require innovation and creativity, and students are some of the most creative thinkers,” said Mike Kincaid, NASA’s associate administrator for the Office of STEM Engagement. “The next generation always brings new perspectives, inventive ideas, and a sense of optimism to the challenges NASA puts in front of them. I’m really looking forward to seeing the designs they submit to Lunabotics Junior.” While students are not tasked to build a robot, they are asked to envision a robot design that is no larger than 3.5 feet by 2 feet by 2 feet and that addresses three main design features: how the phys-
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Oct. 14 released recommendations on how to increase aviation safety in Alaska after a yearlong, sweeping examination of safety issues specific to the
challenges of flying in Alaska, where more than 80 percent of its communities are accessible only by air. Among the recommendations are: increasing and improving weather data
ical design of the robot will enable it to scoop/dig and move the lunar regolith; whether the robot will operate by moving large amounts of dirt per trip or by transporting less dirt over more trips; and how the design and operation of the robot will meet the big challenge of lunar dust that is stirred up and can “stick” to surfaces when lunar regolith is moved. Students can sign up individually or teachers can register their entire class. Entries will be split into two categories – grades K-5 and grades 6-12. Ten semifinalists will receive a Lunabotics Junior prize pack and four finalists from each category will win a virtual session with a NASA subject matter expert. The winner from each category will be announced March 29, 2022, and will be awarded a virtual chat for their class with Janet Petro, director of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA and Future Engineers also
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are seeking volunteers to help judge the entries from around the country. U.S. residents interested in offering approximately five hours of their time over a 10-day period can register to be a judge at:https://www.futureengineers.org/regist ration/judge/lunaboticsjunior. Artemis Student Challenges create unique opportunities for a diverse group of students to contribute to NASA’s work in exploration and discovery while celebrating their creativity and innovation.
FAA REPORT RECOMMENDS INITIATIVES TO INCREASE AVIATION SAFETY IN ALASKA reporting and forecasting, expanding satellite-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) air-traffic control coverage to more areas, and improving navigation charting. The FAA
will now begin developing a roadmap for implementing the recommendations in the near- and mid-term, focusing on initiatives with the greatest safety benefits. Continued on Page 40
Pratt & Whitney Supports Commercial Aviation Industry
Continued from Page 38 leading developer of state-of-the-art aircraft propulsion systems, we are continually advancing the efficiency of engines across our portfolio, including the development of hybrid-electric and hydrogenpowered technologies, while also supporting the wider use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). All these elements will be critical for the aviation industry to meet its emissions reduction goals, for the benefit of our communities, the environment, and our customers.”
Pratt & Whitney is already shaping the future of sustainable aviation. With more than $10 billion invested in a new clean-sheet engine design over two decades, the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine family delivers up to 20 percent better fuel consumption, 50 percent lower NOx emissions and a 75 percent smaller noise footprint compared to prior-generation engines. Since entering service in 2016, GTF engines have already saved airlines more than 0.5 billion gallons of fuel and more than 5 million metric tons
of CO2. With more than 1,000 GTF-powered aircraft already delivered, and over 10,000 engine orders and commitments to date, Pratt & Whitney’s GTF is a key enabler for airlines to grow passenger numbers and route networks as sustainably as possible. Pratt & Whitney is also developing advanced, hybrid-electric propulsion technologies, to further improve the efficiency of next generation aircraft. Earlier this year, Pratt & Whitney progressed plans to integrate hybrid-electric technol-
ogy into a Dash 8-100 flight demonstrator, supported by investment from the governments of Canada and Quebec. The regional aircraft-scale demonstrator, developed in partnership with Collins Aerospace and De Havilland Canada, is targeting a 30 percent improvement in fuel efficiency compared to today’s most advanced turboprops. Learn more at www.prattwhitney.com.
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SEAN TUCKER’S GB1 GAMEBIRD HAS BEEN FIELD APPROVED FOR HARTZELL TALON PROP In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years
Famed aviator Sean D. Tucker, working closely with Hartzell Propeller, has received FAA field approval for the Hartzell composite three-blade Talon performance prop on one of his certified aerobatic GB1 GameBird airplanes. The GB1 GameBirds are powered by 303 horsepower Lycoming AEIO-580 engines and are manufactured in the U.S. by Game Composites. This aircraft is the first of four tandem-seat GB1 GameBirds that Tucker’s new formation aerobatic team will be flying on aerial demonstrations, all featuring Hartzell Talon propellers in place of factory standard equipped propellers. The allcomposite GB1 GameBird is an unlimited aerobatic competitor, and with a 1,200 mile range it is also capable for weekend trips. “The Talon’s aerodynamic design utilizes Hartzell’s ASC-II resin transfer carbon fiber process manufacturing process,” said Hartzell Propeller President JJ Frigge. “The Field Approval for Hartzell’s composite 78-inch diameter Talon on the GB1 could pave the way for a future GB1 Talon STC when there’s enough interest in the marketplace,” he added.
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Tucker has flown his GameBird equipped with Hartzell’s three-blade Talon
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performance prop in direct competition with a GB1 factory standard four-blade woodcore prop. The two aircraft had the same engine configuration, same weight, same fuel load. The aircraft with the standard prop had a pilot that was 16 pounds lighter. “I did a head-to-head race with the Talon prop on my GameBird against the standard four-bladed prop. We went full RPM and full throttle, and I just ran away, at least 12-15 miles an hour faster,” Tucker said. “I mean, ran away. It was stunning. It was like I had another 30 horsepower on the engine compared to the other one, and both engines were the same and everything else was equal,” he added. Tucker said, “In my business, quality is everything. Safety is everything. The Hartzell propeller is much more robust in terms of performance and reliability.”
Provides Greater Thrust
He added, “It gives an incredible amount more thrust and thrust is what it’s all about in the aerobatic game. You need that thrust to get over the top when you’re flying in formation with another airplane, and to keep up. “I can’t believe a propeller could make that much difference when they’re basically
the same diameter. The three-bladed prop is only a little bit bigger. The other good news is that during the testing, we stayed within the noise decibel limits. So, the Talon is not louder. There’s nothing but good that’s coming out of this field approval,” he said. Tucker is also high on the GB1 Gamebirds: “I bought four of them for my team. And it’s a thrilling airplane. It’s all composite, state of the art, built in America, built in Bentonville, Arkansas. The founder of the company is a huge aviation aficionado, who is one of the grandsons of one of the founders of WalMart. It’s a fabulous airplane and it’s thrilling to fly. Putting on that Talon prop made it even more of a thrilling airplane.”
About the GB1 GameBird
The factory standard GB1 Gamebird is powered by Lycoming AEIO-580 B1A (303 horsepower), and unimproved by the Hartzell Talon Prop has an empty weight of 1,080 pounds and a useful load of 900pound fuel capacity is 83 gallons. Takeoff distance ground roll is 981 feet, with a max level speed of 205 knots, rate of climb 2,600 fpm, and a landing distance of 981 feet. It’s service ceiling is 15,500 feet, with a landing distance ground roll of 1,486 feet. Hartzell Propeller is the global
Famed aviator Sean D. Tucker, working closely with Hartzell Propeller, has received FAA field approval for the Hartzell composite three-blade Talon performance prop on one of his certified aerobatic GB1 GameBird airplanes. (Courtesy Hartzell Propeller)
leader in advanced technology aircraft propeller design and manufacturing for business, commercial and government customers. The company designs next generation propellers with innovative blended airfoil technology and manufactures them with revolutionary machining centers, robotics, and custom resin transfer molding curing stations. Hartzell Propeller and sister companies, Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC, Quality Aircraft Accessories, and AWI-AMI (Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc., and Aerospace Manufacturing, Inc.) form the general aviation business unit of Tailwind Technologies Inc. For more info on Hartzell Propeller, go to www.hartzellprop.com.
FAA Report Recommends Initiatives
Continued from Page 39 “Alaska depends on aviation more than any other state, and we are committed to doing everything possible to make flying safer,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. “We teamed up with the flying community and together developed this comprehensive blueprint for our safety work going forward.” The report made five primary recommendations: • Install Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) at airports that don’t have them and where the systems would have the biggest safety benefit, and continue testing a new technology called Visual Weather Observation System (VWOS). • Develop a comprehensive Alaska airspace navigation strategy, including creating lower-altitude flight routes and improving GPS backup systems. • Continue a collaborative working group initiative in partnership with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association that’s verifying and adding mountain
pass information on aeronautical charts, and continue to hold FAA bi-annual charting meetings, allocating time for Alaska-specific discussions. • Continue efforts to expand ADS-B services to areas that don’t have it, and continue outreach efforts to encourage operators to equip their aircraft with ADS-B. • Continue existing safety outreach programs and look for new opportunities where different FAA divisions could work together to address safety issues from multiple perspectives. The FAA will develop a draft roadmap by mid-February 2022, identify the resources necessary to implement it and will then seek aviation stakeholder feedback on the roadmap through May 2022. The FAA will continue those initiatives already underway and will begin to incorporate aspects of the new initiatives by summer 2022. A progress report will be submitted to stakeholders by Sept. 30, 2022. In October 2020, the FAA
Administrator launched the FAA Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative (FAASI) at a safety summit to discuss recommendations the National Transportation Safety Board made about Alaska charter and commuter operations. FAA Administrator Dickson then directed the formation of a group of FAA experts to focus on safety issues particular to Alaska, which resulted in the safety initiative. Throughout the spring and summer of 2021, the FAA hosted 12 virtual meetings with aviation stakeholders – including pilots, trade associations, airports and state officials – to get their feedback on current and planned safety efforts in Alaska. Discussions addressed which FAA initiatives and programs are producing desired results, where improvements are needed, and what else the agency should consider to have a greater safety impact. In addition to identifying key safety needs, the report cites successful FAA initiatives, including the agency’s weather-camera system and efforts that greatly
The Bethel Regional Airport in Alaska is a self-serve unattended airport served by a non-precision (GPS) Instrument Approach to Runway 32 and Obstacle Departure Procedures for Runways 14 and 32. (Courtesy Bethel Regional Airport) reduced safety incidents around Bethel Airport. The report also notes FAA’s plans to install additional AWOS systems at airports where airport sponsors request them using funding from FAA’s Airport Improvement Program. Learn more at faa.gov.
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DIAMOND AIRCRAFT ANNOUNCES FUTURE ALL-ELECTRIC TRAINER AND PARTNERSHIP WITH ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS
Diamond Aircraft announced on Oct. 12 the development of an all-electric training aircraft, the eDA40 and has chosen Electric Power Systems’ EPiC battery technology and accompanying Ecosystem. Since 2011 Diamond Aircraft has been researching and developing electric and hybrid electric platform solutions. At Paris Airshow in 2011, in co-operation with Siemens, Diamond Aircraft introduced the DA36 E-Star, the world’s first aircraft with a serial hybrid electric drive system based on the HK36 motor glider. Two years later, the DA36 E-Star 2, was presented at the Paris Airshow, with improved performance and increased payload. Further research of electric and hybrid solutions led to additional collaboration with Siemens and the introduction of the next milestone, called ‘HEMEP’ – the world’s first hybrid-electric multi engine with lower fuel consumption (higher efficiency) and decreased noise pollution. After extensive research and numerous flight test hours on electric and hybrid platforms, Diamond Aircraft is positioned to offer an all-electric solution to the General Aviation market – the eDA40. Diamond Aircraft has decided to partner with the innovative battery technology company, Electric Power Systems, integrating the EPiC Ecosystem into the eDA40, a derivative of the existing and certified DA40 platform. The Electric Power Systems’ Battery Module will be equipped with a DC fast charging system, capable of turning around a depleted aircraft in under 20 minutes.
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Diamond Aircraft has developed an all-electric training aircraft, the eDA40 and has chosen Electric Power Systems’EPiC battery technology and accompanying Ecosystem. (Courtesy Diamond Aircraft) Batteries will be installed in a custom designed belly pod and between the engine and the forward bulkhead. The aircraft will feature the latest Garmin G1000 NXi glass cockpit and will have several avionics add-ons available. Total flight time is expected to be up to 90 minutes as the battery technologies evolve. The eDA40 is expected to reduce operating costs by up to 40 percent compared to traditional piston aircraft. “The eDA40 will be the first EASA/FAA Part 23 certified electric airplane with DC fast charging and specifically tailored to the flight training market,” says Liqun (Frank) Zhang, CEO Diamond Aircraft Austria. “Making flying as eco-friendly as possible has always been at the core of Diamond Aircraft with our fuel-efficient jet fuel powered aircraft producing less CO2 and noise emissions compared to conventional piston aircraft engines. Therefore, we are more than proud to underline this commitment with the all-electric eDA40, a sustainable solu-
tion for the General Aviation of tomorrow.” “We are excited to announce our new partnership with Electric Power Systems,” says Scott McFadzean, Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Aircraft Industries Canada. “The eDA40 with its proven airframe, the quick recharge capability and the low operating cost will be an excellent aircraft for the flight training market and solidifies Diamond’s position as a global leader in General Aviation.” “We are thrilled to team with Diamond on this important project for the aviation industry.” said Nathan Millecam, Chief Executive Officer of Electric Power Systems. “Training aircraft set the stage for demonstrating that electric aircraft can meet the demands of high-paced, high-volume operations at a reduced cost basis. Combining EPS’ battery and electric propulsion know-how with a globally recognized leader in advanced general aviation design and manufacturing, enables the eDA40 to be
these efforts,” said Chris Crow, vice president, Piston Sales, Textron Aviation. “Kansas State University has been training future pilots in Cessna Skyhawks since their program’s inception in 1987, further demonstrating the strength and capability of the platform and its leadership in pilot training.” Throughout many years, Textron Aviation has established a long-term relationship with the K-State Aerospace and Technology Campus, located in Salina, Kansas. In 2019, the school took delivery of five new Skyhawks in its efforts to continue to modernize its fleet. K-State was also one of the first universities to
participate in Textron Aviation’s Top Hawk program, which provides selected schools with the opportunity to fly a custom branded Skyhawk for flight training and promotional activities. Deliveries of the 10 new aircraft, which are equipped with the leading Garmin G1000 NXi avionics system, are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2022. “The addition of these aircraft is a major step toward our vision to meet industry demands by providing students experience from a primary trainer all the way to a business-class airplane,” said Alysia Starkey, CEO and dean of K-State Salina. The Cessna Skyhawk is considered
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one of the most notable Electric Aircraft projects in the world.” The eDA40 is targeted at flight training customers looking for an excellent electric circuit trainer based on the industry’s leading training aircraft DA40. It is the perfect complement to an existing Diamond fleet to keep standardization high. Initial flights of the eDA40 are scheduled for Q2 2022. Certification is expected in 2023. For more information visit the Diamond Aircraft website at https://www.diamondaircraft.com/en/flig ht-school-solution/electric-aircraft/, where you can watch the video. Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a leading provider of high-power, scalable powertrains that are certifiable for electrified aviation. It develops energy storage systems, DC fast-charging stations, and electric propulsion products for Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Marine, and Industrial Traction industries. EPS has numerous battery systems currently powering customer flight demonstrator vehicles (e.g., NASA X-57 and Bell Nexus). Advanced features produce safer battery systems resulting in a perfect safety record in field. Boeing and Safran invested in EPS in 2019 to enhance its research and development, energy storage, and electric propulsion capabilities. EPS’ current, publicly announced customers include NASA, the FAA, Boeing, Safran, Bell Textron, and Embraer. More information on EPS can be found on: www.epsenergy.com.
TEXTRON AVIATION ANNOUNCES ORDER FOR 10 CESSNA SKYHAWK AIRCRAFT TO SUPPORT KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY’S GROWING PILOT TRAINING ENROLLMENT
Textron Aviation on Oct. 5 announced an order for 10 Cessna Skyhawk piston aircraft for the Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus, expanding the school’s fleet of Skyhawk aircraft to 20. The aircraft will help support the university’s growing enrollment in its pilot training programs. The Cessna Skyhawk is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc. “Textron Aviation remains committed to supporting the training and development of the next generation of pilots, and our continued strong relationship with Kansas State is a critical element to
the aircraft of choice for pilot training, and it is the most popular single-engine aircraft in aviation history. Since the aircraft first took to the sky in 1955, more than 45,000 Skyhawks have been delivered to customers around the world — more than any other aircraft in the industry. The single-engine, four-seat, highwing Skyhawk is renowned for offering the best combination of modern features, including the Garmin G1000 avionics with wireless connectivity, a standard angle-of-attack display system, and proven dependability. Learn more at Textron’s website, www.textron.com.
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AOPA ANNOUNCES FLIGHT TRAINING EXPERIENCE AWARDS, REGIONAL WINNERS In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years
National Winners to be Announced at Redbird Migration in 2022
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has announced the results from the 2021 annual Flight Training Experience Awards and will announce the national winners at Redbird Migration in February. The Flight Training Experience Survey and Awards are part of the You Can Fly program, powered by AOPA. You Can Fly is a comprehensive set of initiatives designed to get people flying and keep them flying. The Flight Training Experience Survey and Awards support that effort by recognizing flight schools and instructors that deliver exceptional training experiences. The survey encourages anyone who has taken flight training in the past 12 months to candidly share their training experiences. Responses are used to measure the overall performance of the respondent’s flight training providers and spotlight areas where they are successful and where they have opportunities to improve. Survey participants include pilots of all experience levels, from new students to those earning advanced ratings or taking a flight review. Research findings: AOPA conducted research to deter-
mine what makes a good flight training experience. These findings have guided the annual Flight Training Experience Survey and Awards since then: • The sheer enjoyment of flying is an important attribute that should be emphasized in flight training. • Recreational goals are the most common reason for learning to fly and most students learn outside the Part 141 environment. • Students come to the process through referrals and place a premium on personal interaction with the aviation community. • The flight instructor’s performance is especially important. • Flying and the sense of accomplishment it delivers is a powerful influence that mitigates quality issues and results in an overall positive experience. • The notion of an “aviation community” that shares this experience is a key motivator. • Value means far more than price. Schools should seek ways to stretch the student’s dollar, offer free or low-cost learning opportunities, and demonstrate they’re billing the student fairly.
AOPA conducted research to determine what makes a good flight training experience. These findings have guided the annual Flight Training Experience Awards. (Courtesy AOPA)
Migration Flight Training Conference:
Feb. 8 - 9, 2022 at Aerospace Center for Excellence, Lakeland, Florida Redbird Flight Simulations says that over the past 12 years, its annual Migration event has become the leading conference for flight training professionals. Featuring presentations from a wide range of industry leaders and small group breakout sessions tailored to meet the goals of attendees, Migration provides solutions to the realworld problems facing flight training organizations, flight instructors, and their clients. To learn more, visit AOPA’s website at www.aopa.org.
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AOPA Flight Training Experience Regional Winners
Flight Schools Central Southwest In the Pattern; Denton, Texas Eastern: Air Ventures Flying School; Pawtucket, Rhode Island Great Lakes: Blue Skies; Chicago, Illinois Northwest Mtns: Ridgeline Aviation; Bozeman, Montana Southern: Aviator Zone Academy; Miami, Florida Western Pacific: Sierra Charlie Aviation; Scottsdale, Arizona Flight Instructors Central Southwest: Steve Fairbanks; Wills Point, Texas Eastern: David Strassburg; Northampton, Massachusetts Great Lakes: Ambyr Peterson; Minneapolis, Minnesota Northwest Mtns: Jess Padden; Bozeman, Montana Southern: Matt Eichel; Goldsboro, North Carolina Western Pacific Sergio Ramirez; Temecula, California For a complete list of winners go to www.aopa.org/ftawards.The national winners will be announced at Migration in February 2022.
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A government tax credit that was signed into law in early 2020 is now allowing businesses, which had previously been excluded from obtaining tax credits, to get those credits in 2021! You could be missing out on this because most tax preparers and/or CPA’s haven’t heard of it! Have you or your business received any Payroll Tax Refunds when you selffiled your taxes or via your tax preparer? If not, even though you’ve already filed your current year tax returns, we can refer you to a company that has retrieved millions of dollars of payroll tax refunds for their clients. ERC Today specializes in doing performance-based shared benefit reviews where they only charge 15 percent of what they are able to obtain for you as your authorized advocate. This program is available to nongovernmental, non-profit organizations such as charities, religious institutions, associations, and most hospitals, which are not exempt from paying payroll tax. This is the real no-brainer: If ERC Today doesn’t discover the opportunity for you to receive a substantial employee payroll tax refund, then no refund equals no fee! This is important: ERC Today prepares the proper government forms necessary, in the correct manner that their research has determined will allow the clients to be able to qualify. “Any interruption in your business such as a reduction in your operating hours, or the prod-
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In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years
November 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, November is a spruce-up month before 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.
Oplite FAA-PMA Dual Color 6 LED Maplights
An optimal choice in multicolor aircraft LED maplighting, the Maplight 6 series is available either with all six LEDs of your color choice operating simultaneously, or three white LEDs and three LEDs of your color choice operating independently of the other color. The Maplight 6 series is compatible with all dimming systems. Each LED Maplight 6 is manufactured and tested in accordance with FAA-PMAapproved protocols for quality assurance and customer satisfaction. The units sell for $183.50 each at Aircraft Spruce.
RC Allen Mini6 Multifunction Digital Instrument FAA TSO
The MINI6 indicator is the newest addition to RC Allen’s groundbreaking line of digital instruments. It offers all the instrumentation of a traditional six-pack in one clean, customizable and easy to read presentation. The fully certified, easy to install indicator comes equipped with an internal battery backup
providing an exceptional level of redundancy to any application. Easy to Install • Fits standard 3-inch cutout • No panel modifications • Rear mounted, matching the installation of standard 3” mechanical units TSO Certified • TSO-C4c, TSOC-113a, TSO-C3e and TSO-C6e, TSO-C2d,TSO-C10c and TSO-C8e. • Environmental Certification: (DO160G) Software Certification (DO-178B) Customizable • Wide range of customization options including range marks, units and display features. • Selectable Heading Type (Magnetic Heading or Ground Track) Check out the MINI6 indicator at Aircraft Spruce where they are currently selling for $3,250 each.
Phillips 66 X/C Aviation Oil 20W50
Phillips 66 X/C Aviation Oil is an ashless dispersant, multigrade engine oil specially formulated for yearround use in aircraft piston engines. It provides distinct performance benefits compared with single-grade engine oils, including easier starting and faster oil circulation at low temperatures, reduced warm-up
time, and reduced oil consumption in most engines. It maintains its film strength under high loads and at high temperatures to protect against wear and piston scuffing. The ashless dispersant formulation helps minimize the formation of engine sludge, varnish, piston deposits and combustion chamber deposits, resulting in a much cleaner engine compared with the use of straight (nondispersant) mineral oils. X/C Aviation Oil was the first FAAapproved mineral oil-based, ashless dispersant, multi-viscosity aviation engine oil. It has more than 30 years of outstanding, proven performance in a wide variety of aviation uses, including flight schools, charter and cargo airlines, acrobatic aircraft, spray planes, race planes and virtually any other general aviation application. It is available throughout the United States and is exported to other countries around the world. Find it at Aircraft Spruce, starting at $6.95 for one quart and available in cases of 12 quart bottles, a 1 gallon jug, a case of 4 gallon jugs or a 55 gallon drum.
Yaesu FTA-850L VHF Handheld Radio - LI Ion Battery
Introducing the Yaesu FTA-850L portable airband transceiver, precisely engineered to meet the requirements of top aviators. Boasting top tier features like a 2.4-inch full-color TFT display, enhanced navigation features using ILS, VOR, or GPS, and a 400 channel memory bank.
Forget the wires, featuring a Built-in Bluetooth module allowing operation with a commercially available Bluetooth headset, or use with Yaesu’s optional SSM-BT10 headset. Built around an ultra-durable polycarbonate housing, the FTA850L meets the IPX-5 water proof rating, and the stringent MIL-STD810H standards. Packaged with a high-capacity 2200mAh Lithium-Ion battery, Headset adapter, 100-240VAC charger, 12VDC charger/Power cable, drop in charging cradle, backup Alkaline battery tray, and heavy duty belt clip. All backed by an industry leading 3-year waterproof warranty. The Yaesu FTA-850L VHF handheld radio is in stock at Aircraft Spruce and selling for $449 each.
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ENHANCING GA SAFETY THROUGH TURN-BACK STUDY
EAA announced on Oct. 21 that it has formed a team to explore ways of improving aviation safety by focusing on responses to the often-tragic 180-degree turn back to the runway following engine failure on takeoff. This group, led by Charlie Precourt, EAA’s board vice chairman, and Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety, also includes representatives
from the flight instruction and flight test communities, academia, data analysis experts, and others.
Among its primary focus areas:
• Reacting to an engine failure at takeoff. • Stall awareness, recognition, and prevention after loss of power in a takeoff
attitude, and recovery. • Teaching pilots proper judgment in this scenario, the ability of different types of aircraft to perform such a maneuver, and whether a turn-back is the appropriate response. EAA’s action followed a National Transportation Board report that indicates engine failure on takeoff/climb-out was a significant contributor to GA acci-
dents. The group will study how to incorporate these piloting skills in basic private and sport pilot certification, as well as additional training programs. EAA’s team is also working collaboratively with the FAA and will submit the group’s recommendations to the agency. For more information, visit the EAA website: www.eaa.org.
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AeroLEDs has created the illusion of flames coming from the tails of Aeroshell’s T-6s. (Courtesy AeroLEDs) AeroLEDs is an industry leader and pioneer of new-generation LED lighting technology for aviation and has become popular among the airshow performance industry worldwide. One such team that utilizes AeroLEDs to enhance their performance is the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team. Over the past 35-plus years, they have become one of the most recognizable and well-known air show performance teams in the world and have earned a spot in the ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall of Fame. The Aeroshell Team worked closely with AeroLEDs to come up with a lighting solution that would take their already aweinspiring formation maneuvers and aerial performance up to the next level. Utilizing a recipe of LED landing lights, navigation lights, and the AeroLEDs custom “Amber Light,” they are able to achieve the illusion of flames being thrown from the tail of their T-6 Texans. The brilliance of LEDs along with the “fire” and smoke effect is an added attraction that brings people back year-after-year to be dazzled by the Aeroshell Twilight Performance. Until recently, lighting for airshow aircraft was an afterthought. Legacy incandescent lighting has been a required necessity for safety but has been neither reliable, aesthetically pleasing, or aerodynamic – all real concerns for the airshow performance industry. However, many of the concerns once associated with incandescent lighting are now a thing of the past with LED technology becoming the new benchmark. AeroLEDs engineers take full advantage of LED capabilities, with the primary focus on quality, longevity, performance, and aesthetics. AeroLEDs’ streamlined designs have some of the industry’s smallest footprints and create an aerodynamic profile that produce less
drag with much higher performance than traditional lighting. Vibration, amp draw, and longevity are no longer an issue. AeroLEDs can be left on in all phases of flight. They draw 40 percent less power, significantly reducing the electrical load on the airplane’s battery and alternator system. The LEDs designed for AeroLEDs’ products are purposefully sourced solid-state mounted devices that can tolerate high levels of shock and vibration without failing, and do not step on the IR spectrum, causing interference with NVG equipment. They are also rated for 30,000-plus hours MTBF and come with a 5-year warranty. And what about safety? Historically, a separately installed control system was needed if a pulse effect was desired. AeroLEDs sought to cut out this extra weight and cost by designing one of the very first LED landing lights with the Pulse feature built right in. Today, most AeroLEDs products have an integrated Pulse Mode and can synchronize with each other to create an alternating wig-wag flash pattern that is visible from up to 30 miles! This very important safety feature enhances in-flight visibility for air-to-air and air-toground collision avoidance and recognition. All of the safety improvements that LED technology as whole has brought to the aviation lighting industry along with the backing of the FAA, has given many pilots the confidence and ability to fly at night again. A major longing for many airshow performers who are looking to break into the “night show” sector. AeroLEDs are designed and manufactured in Boise, Idaho – USA and are FAA approved for use on hundreds of certified, commercial, ARFF, and military aircraft. Learn more at AeroLEDs website, www.aeroleds.com.
1982 Piper Archer 181
1979 Cessna Skyawk 172N
4700 TTSN, 468 SMOH, very nice new paint, 500 SMOH, 12000 TTSN, hangar kept Arizona IFR.....................................................$119,950 airplane, new interior, NDH............Sale Pending
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1982 Cessna 172P 180 HP
1964 Cessna Skylane 182 450 SFRMAN, 4500 TTSN, new leather interior and nice paint...............................$79,950
1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk
1387 SNEW 180 HP Engine, 5200 TTSN, IFR, 3958 TTSN, 2060 SFRMAN, Digital IFR. Hangar Kept, Looks like new, NDH. ..........CALL! Original paint and interior. Annual inspection expired....................................$84,950
1955 Beechcraft T-34B Mentor
1946 Ercoupe 415-C
60 HRS Since Restoration............$295,000
Light sport category. 41 SMOH, 2285 TTSN, fresh annual, super clean hangar kept ............................................................$29,950
1942 Boeing Stearman PT-17 Completely restored to like new condition with 1940 Phillips Aviation CT-2 Skylark many new updates. 225 HP Lycoming engine with 630 SMOH, Electrical system with Garmin 70 hours since new; one of only two made Avionics, Must see! ...........................$139,950 by the Phillips Screwdriver manufacturer ...................................Considering Offers
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HELP WANTED Volunteer docents wanted for P-38 Museum. Located next to March ARB, Riverside, CA. Includes training, plus $25 gas card/day served. Contact Howard Ramshorn, (951) 600-8366, hmrtwa@aol.com, p38assn.org. 6/21 IN FLIGHT USA, the leading source of general aviation news, seeks writers and photographers to cover all aspects of aviation. Send an SASE for writer’s guidelines to: In Flight USA, P.O. Box 5402, San Mateo, CA 94402. TFN
MUSEUMS WACO Airfield & Museum Troy, OH, (937) 335-9226 wacoairmuseum.org Rowland Freedom Center, an aviation & military museum commemorating our heroes. Vacaville, CA, (707) 449-3402 rowlandfreedomcenter.org. 8/21 Hiller Aviation Museum San Carlos Airport, CA (650) 654-0200, hiller.org
Palm Springs Air Museum Palm Springs, CA (760)778-6262, psam.org American Helicopter Museum West Chester, PA, (610) 436-9600 americanhelicopter.museum Aerospace Museum of California McClellan, CA, (916) 643-3192 aerospaceca.org
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