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newestPhl PhlGM; GM;Perena, Perena,Camacho Camachonet netIM IMtitles titles Sadorra is newest JUNE proved Catherine (Perena), (Perena), JUNE provedto be to Catherine a merry for both officially officially a wombe a merrymonth month for both chessers Julio Julio CataliCatalian international international masmaschessers an no Sadorra of Cavite, ters ,” said Pichay. no Sadorra of Cavite, ters Chardine Cheradee Cheradee According to Chardine According to Pichay, Camacho of Aringay, Pichay, this developed Camacho of Aringay, this developed after La Union Union and and CatheCatheafter members of the La members of the World rine Perena CalooWorld Chess Federarine Perenaofof CaChess Federation, can City who now oftion, FIDE (Federaloocan City who now FIDE (Federation Inficially a chess tion Internationale officially a chess ternationale des grandmaster and and Sadorra ponders on his move. des Echecs), metJune last grandmaster Echecs), met last Sadorra ponders on his move. woman international international to 7 during the woman 4June to 74during the 2nd masters, respectively. 2nd Quarter FIDE presidential masters, Quarter FIDE presidential board The good from no less board meeting Al Ain, The goodnews newscame came from no meeting in Al Ain,inUnited ArabUnited Emirthanthan National ChessChess Federation of ates Araband Emirates and recognized their less National Federarecognized their title status the Philippines (NCFP) president/ title status (GM and WIM’s). tion of the Philippines (NCFP) (GM and WIM’s). chairman Prospero “Butch” Pichay “I can’t can’t reduce my success to a president/ chairman Prospero “I Jr. formula, but but itit comes comes down down to to hard hard “Butch” Pichay Jr. formula, “Ino (Julio (Julio Catalino Catalino Sadorra) Sadorra) is is work work and and faith,” faith,” said said Sadorra, Sadorra, aa “Ino now officially officially aa chess chess grandmasgrandmas- sophomore sophomore majoring majoring in in applied applied now ter. He He was was formally formally recognized recognized by by mathematics mathematics at at the the University University of of ter. the World World Chess Chess Federation Federation Texas-Dallas, Texas-Dallas, USA. the (FIDE), as as well well Cheradee Cheradee (Char(CharThe 25-year-old 25-year-old Sadorra Sadorra has has (FIDE), The dine Cheradee Camacho) and achieved his third and final GM dine Cheradee Camacho) and achieved his third and final GM
norm at at the the UT UT Dallas Dallas GrandmasGrandmasnorm ter Invitational Invitational Underwritten Underwritten by by ter Turner Construction Construction Company, Company, Turner when he he beat beat Grandmaster Grandmaster AlexAlexwhen ander Shabalov in Round 10 last ander Shabalov in Round 10 last March. March. “I felt felt so so elated elated –– and and relieved,” relieved,” “I Sadorra said of the title-clenching Sadorra said of the title-clenching
moment.“Many “Many International moment. International MasMasters are burdened the unatters are burdened by thebyunattained tainedSome title. Some masters get title. masters nevernever get it.” it.” added Sadorra, who tallied added Sadorra, who tallied 6 points6 points five wins, two draws and on fiveon wins, two draws and two two loses and joints 10th place durloses and joints 10th place during ing20th the 20th Annual Chicago Open the Annual Chicago Open last last May the Westin May 26 to26 30toat30 theatWestin Chi-
Chicago in cago NorthNorth Shore Shore Hotel inHotel WheelWheeling, ing, Illinois.Illinois. His live live Elo Elo rating rating of of 2508 2508 His breached the 2500 benchmark for breached the 2500 benchmark for GM title, title, making making Sadorra Sadorra the the aa GM country’s 14th GM. His next tourcountry’s 14th GM. His next tournament is is the the US US Open Open set set on on AuAunament Marlon Bernardino Bernardino gust. Marlon gust.
Omni Aviation Corp introduces state-of-the-art Redbird LD flight simulator
AFPI national rapid chess qualifying successfully held The AFPI AFPI National National Rapid Rapid Chess Chess The Championships was successfully Championships was successfully held over over the the weekend weekend at at the the PhilPhilheld ippine Army Army Gymnasium Gymnasium in in Fort Fort ippine Bonifacio, Makati City. Bonifacio, Makati City. The two-day two-day tournament tournament was was ororThe ganized and and sponsored sponsored by by the the ArArganized tillery Foundation of the Philiptillery Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. Inc. (AFPI) (AFPI) with with full full support support pines, of the the National National Chess Chess Federation Federation of of the the Philippines Philippines (NCFP) (NCFP) and and in in of cooperation with Philippine Acadcooperation with Philippine Acad-
emy for for Chess Chess Excellence Excellence (PACE) (PACE) emy and participated in by all Filipino and participated in by all Filipino chess players, players, titled titled and and untitled. untitled. chess NCFP president, president, Prospero Prospero A. A. NCFP Pichay, Jr. also announced that the Pichay, Jr. also announced that the event will will also also be be one one of of the the basis basis event for the the selection selection of of the the country’s country’s for representatives to to the the Rapid Rapid Chess Chess representatives competition in the 2011 Southeast competition in the 2011 Southeast Asian Games Games (SEAG) (SEAG) in in IndoneIndoneAsian sia this coming November and spesia this coming November and special qualifying leg for boys and cial qualifying leg for boys and
THE TOP TOP 33 winners winners show show off off their their trophies trophies with with officials officials from from the the organizing organizing National National Chess Chess Federation Federation of of the the Philippines Philippines (NCFP) (NCFP) in in the the recent recent THE Chairman Prospero Prospero Pichay Pichay Chess Chess Cup Cup Championships Championships at at the the Travelers Travelers Hotel Hotel in in Subic Subic Bay Bay Freeport Freeport Zone. Zone. Standing Standing first first row: row: Asia’s Asia’s First First GM GM Eugene Eugene Chairman Torre (NCFP (NCFP Players Players Council Council Head), Head), Red Red Dumuk Dumuk (NCFP (NCFP Treasurer), Treasurer), GM GM Jayson Jayson Gonzales Gonzales (NCFP (NCFP Executive Executive Director), Director), Atty. Atty. Edmundo Edmundo Legaspi Legaspi (NCFP (NCFP Torre Director) and and International InternationalArbiter Arbiter Gene Gene Poliarco Poliarco (NCFP (NCFPAdministrative Administrative Officer Officer Head). Head). Standing Standing at at second second row: row: GM GM Li Li Shilong Shilong of of China China (3rd (3rd place), place), GM GM Director) Darwin Laylo Laylo of of the the Philippines Philippines (Champion) (Champion) and and GM GM Wen Wen Yang Yang of of China China (2nd (2nd place) place) -M. -M. Bernardino Bernardino Darwin
girls, 17 17 years years old old and and below, below, for for girls, the Singapore Youth Chess Festithe val on on December. December. val Pichay also also added added that that “this “this open open Pichay chessfest is is also also aa golden golden opportuopportuchessfest nity for for all all Woodpushers Woodpushers aspiring aspiring nity to play play for for the the Philippine Philippine flag flag in in to international competition.” competition.” international The tournament tournament was was divided divided into into The three categories, namely: Open Divithree categories, namely: Open Division,Women’s Women’s Division Division and and Kiddies Kiddies sion, Division (14 years old and below). Division (14 years old and below). Aside from from the the berths berths for for SEAG, SEAG, Aside
also at at stake stake were were cash cash prizes, prizes, trotroalso phies and medals to be awarded to phies and medals to be awarded to all winners in each category with all winners in each category with top prizes prizes of of P20,000 P20,000 for for the the open open top division champion, P5,000 for division champion, P5,000 for women’s champion and P4,000 for women’s champion and P4,000 for the top top kiddie. kiddie. the Meanwhile Lt. Gen. Gen. Arthur Arthur Meanwhile Lt. Tabaquero, chief of Eastern MindTabaquero, chief of Eastern Mindanao Command Command and and Col. Col. Pedro Pedro anao Biasbas, chairman chairman and and executive executive Biasbas, director, respectively, respectively, of of the the orgaorgadirector, nizing AFPI, welcomed and appre nizing AFPI, welcomed and appre
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ciated the the acknowledgement acknowledgement of of ciated NCFP for making this event as NCFP for making this event as aa national level level competition. competition. national Among the the early early entries entries are are GMs GMs Among Wesley So, Rogelio “Joey” AntoWesley So, Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr. Mark Paragua, Darwin Laynio lo, and and John John Paul Paul Gomez. Gomez. InterestInterestlo, ed may may still still register register to to the the followfollowed ing contact persons: Capt. Sharon ing contact persons: Capt. Sharon Gomez (CP0922-8916538), (CP0922-8916538), 845845Gomez 9555 (loc (loc 6677); 6677); PACE PACE (473(4739555 7008); and and NCFP NCFP secretariat secretariat 7008); (CP0923-7309445). (CP0923-7309445).
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Omni Aviation Corp introduces state-of-the-art Redbird LD flight simulator
FAA & CAAP-approved sims to provide students with realistic training experience SUBIC Freeport — Omni Aviation Corporation (OAC), a flight instruction and aviation service provider based in Clark Field, is literally ready for takeoff as the very first aviation school in the country today and second only the whole of Asia to introduce the revolutionary Redbird flight simulators. OAC president and chairman Ret. Captain Ben Hur Gomez said the new “Redbird LD” Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) and supporting “Redbird TD” Glass Cockpit Simulator are of utmost importance to any flight school like Omni as it will enhance their students’ aircraft training in line with global flight crew training expectations. Now up and humming at Omni’s flight school branch here, the USmade Redbird LD is only the second simulator of its type in Asia assembled in partnership with Global Training Solutions Provider Blackhawk Inc. “We’re very pleased that we partnered with Blackhawk because now we can offer our students this level of advanced simulator,” said Capt. Gomez. “The use of Redbird simulators to train our students dramatically enhances the overall training experience. Incorporation of realistic scenarios enables students to develop a higher level of pilot decision-making thereby improving aviation safety. Our students will graduate better prepared to handle emergencies. The experience of flying these simulators will be of tremendous value to student pilots from day one in their
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credited towards the hour building requirements for pilot licenses, which lowers the cost of flight training for the student.” Evans and Capt. Gomez also pointed out that there are many things that you can do in a simulator that you would never even try in an aircraft. For example, for instrument flight training, you could simulate one half-mile visibility in a severe thunderstorm and low oil pressure.
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training,” Capt. Gomez added.
Omni’s Redbird “LD” simulator has interchangeable cockpits and control force loading and allows for single engine training in a standard Cessna 172 configuration and multi-engine training in a Piper Seneca. The supporting Redbird “TD” simulator replicates a Garmin G1000 equipped “Glass Cockpit” version of the Cessna 172, featuring a digital cockpit similar to what airline pilots experience when they transition to Airbus and Boeing aircraft, explained Blackhawk’s Managing Director Trevor Evans, a former US military pilot. The Redbird’s full replica cockpit is lined with wraparound computer screens where a real plane’s windscreen would be and houses a control panel with all the buttons and knobs normally found in a small aircraft. Equipped with six monitors dedicated only to external views and two monitors for the instrument panel, this high-quality, wrap-around visual system helps pilots experience the sensation of flight and enhances
training by allowing the pilot to practice procedures and maneuvers that are not possible with other flight training devices. A computer program allows Omni’s instructors to simulate different flight conditions due to turbulence, weather conditions and aircraft systems failure with the touch of a stylus on a large handheld screen, letting would-be pilots test their mettle before they are plunged into real in-air experiences. The Redbird also includes an intercom system that is compatible with standard pilot headsets. This allows the instructor to act as Air Traffic Control so the student can build radio communication skills. In addition to being realistic, the Redbird also offers students flexibility in their schedules. The simulator can be used when flying outdoors is not possible due to bad weather perhaps even as it allows pilots to train in nighttime or daytime flying conditions regardless of the time of day. The Redbird makes it possible to
repeat, pause and analyze each maneuver, and to eliminate unproductive flight time to and from practice areas. The students acquire and maintain much more proficiency, in much less time and for much less money than traditional training methods.
“Simulators have been around for a long time, the military and the airlines have used them for years. You would think that most flight schools would use simulators in ways that are similar to how they are used by the professionals, but that has not been the case until recently,” Evans said. “With the introduction of glass panel technology, the US FAA and the CAAP has been encouraging more use of simulators in general aviation and since the aircraft manufacturers are choosing to include glass panels as a standard, many flight schools need to rethink their current policies,” Evans added. “It shows great insight that Omni chose to pioneer the use of these simulators in the Philippines, what’s more, CAAP regulations now allow flights in the simulators to be
For VFR (Visual Flight Rule) pilots, you can set the student up for low visibility and bad weather cross-country scenarios that a flight school or flight instructor would never want that pilot to try on a real cross-country. The US FAA and the CAAP, by emphasizing scenario-based training and cockpit resource management training, are inherently encouraging a change in perspective between flight schools and the use of simulators. “There’s much less stress and fear of the unknown when students perform the maneuvers in the simulator,” Capt. Gomez said. “They’re more relaxed the first time they attempt the maneuvers in an airplane because they’ve already seen or experienced them in the simulator. But Capt. Gomez explained that simulators can never be considered as actual substitute for performing the maneuvers in the air. But, he said, a student’s performance in the airplane is greatly enhanced because they’re not encountering the maneuvers for the first time.”