Summer 2014
A publication of the South Carolina Aviation Association
SouthCarolina’s hiddenjewel
Your guide to the Southeast Aviation Expo.
Letter from SCAA President Well, here we are, half way through 2014. So far SCAA has had a great convention at Wild Dunes in spite of the weather, has attended many SC Breakfast Club events as well as air shows in the Beaufort, Hilton Head and Greenwood areas. We plan to be visible at the Triple Tree Fly In as well as the AOPA Regional Fly In on St Simons Island. We have now had 10 people complete our Passport Program (the latest finishers will receive their leather jackets at the Southeast Aviation Expo). In addition, our AOPA representative Bob Minter, wrote a great blog about all the aviation activity in South Carolina which went out to all AOPA members. If you missed it, read this great article at blog.aopa.org/vfr/?p=1456.
Aviation Week will be here in a few weeks (see the Governor’s Proclamation on p. 13). Through our great partnership with the SC Aeronautic Commission, the University of South Carolina’s McNair Center and New Carolina/ South Carolina’s Council on Competitiveness this year will be the biggest Aviation Week celebration with the addition of the South Carolina Aerospace Conference and Expo on Tuesday, August 19. This event will include an exhibition with more than 15 vendors already signed up and educational sessions throughout the day. The event will conclude with the SC Aerospace Industry Dinner in the evening. All of the activities are set to take place in the Columbia Convention Center with more than 250 people signed up for the dinner! Come see and be part of what is happening in aviation in South Carolina. This fall’s main attraction will be the Southeast Aviation Expo at Greenville Downtown Airport September 2627. Similar to Aviation Week, great partners allow us to add new programs to this event. The EAA is planning a Young Eagles event on Saturday as is Pilots N Paws who will be transporting pets to their new owners. Jason Schappert from MzeroA is presenting one of his workshops on Saturday afternoon in addition to the seminars, static displays and workshops, which are planned throughout the day. If you haven’t seen Just Aircraft’s STOL demonstration, now is your chance. I had the opportunity to visit with them at Sun N Fun and Merrill Donahoo, one of our board members, got a tour of their facility and a ride in their demo plane. You can read about it in his article later in this magazine. If you haven’t seen them land/take off in 100 feet come to the Expo, you will be amazed! Aviation is happening in South Carolina. We are glad you are a part of the effort. Don Purcell President South Carolina Aviation Association
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Don Purcell visited with Just Aircraft during Sun N Fun.
News from South Carolina Aeronautics Commission By James Stephens, SCAC Interim Director Our mission includes fostering air and economic development and doing so by overseeing the safety and development of the state’s public use airports, by providing safe and reliable air transportation for state government and business prospects, and by providing aviation education. I take our mission statement seriously and I evaluate regularly if I am leading this organization in a way that meets our standards. So, I ask: Does Aeronautics foster air and economic development?
Yes. We have increased communication and coordination with the South Carolina Department of Commerce, New Carolina/South Carolina’s Council on Competitiveness, and the USC’s McNair Center. Growth in the aerospace workforce will result from these relationships. As we work together to build the aviation/aerospace industry in South Carolina, I am also encouraged that relationships are being strengthened between SCAC, the South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) and the South Carolina Aviation Safety Council. I believe our state and industry will benefit greatly as we all move forward together. We are also fostering air and economic development by sending an Aeronautics representative to EAA’s Air Venture in Oshkosh, WI this year. They will collect information that will help Aeronautics build bigger and better programs, promotional events (Aviation Aerospace Summer Camp, Aviation Week and the Southeast Aviation Expo), and learn about airport development issues in South Carolina and around the nation.
Does Aeronautics oversee the safety and development of the state’s public use airports? Yes. As always, Aeronautics offers financial assistance and maintenance service grants to publicly owned airports. Our desire is that airport sponsors take pride in their valuable economic assets, and that they protect and maintain those assets as they work toward future improvements. We continue to provide safety inspection services to ensure this remains a priority to everyone involved in the operations and decision making processes at our airports. Does Aeronautics provide safe and reliable transportation for the state government and business prospects?
Yes. For nearly 80 years, Aeronautics has operated a flight department that maintains safety as the core of its mission. Through continued evaluation of procedures and operational standards, we are proud to have maintained this excellence. Does Aeronautics provide aviation education opportunities?
Yes. Aeronautics has hosted the third annual SOaR Aviation Aerospace Science Summer Camp. Aeronautics provided a grant to the Celebrate Freedom Foundation (CFF) to organize a week-long residency camp. The CFF has partnered with Clemson’s Youth Learning Institute, that contributes to the overall experience of campers. The idea of this program came from past Aeronautics Executive Director Paul Werts. In recognition of his contributions to the program, CFF will honor him by providing a scholarship in his name for future camps. Not only has Aeronautics provided funding to support the best aviation camp in the nation, but we have also helped with the acquisition of computers and flight simulator software for the Challenger Learning Center, a part of the Richland One School District in Columbia.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport Partners with Library to Offer Free Entertainment Columbia Metropolitan Airport and Richland Library have partnered to make a collection of entertainment downloads free to individuals traveling through the airport.
Curated by Richland Library, the collection includes thousands of e-book, music and movie titles that cross all genres and interests. Passengers traveling through Columbia Metropolitan Airport will be directed via QR codes and informational signage to the library’s host site with instructions on how to download content. Users can also go directly to www.richlandlibrary.com/flyCAE to access content. Summer 2014 • 3
A Hidden Jewel for Pilots: Fly Into the Southeast Aviation Expo Friday, September 26 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Exhibit set-up and lunch Lunch is provided for exhibitors 1:00 pm
Trade Show opens
1:10 – 1:30 pm Live advertisements for exhibitors
1:30 – 2:20 pm Large Aircraft Systems (Boeing 727) Workshop* 1:30 – 2:20 pm WINGS – Air Traffic Control Q&A 1:30 – 2:00 pm Business Aviation Tax Update
2:30 – 3:20 pm Navigation: How Do I Get There? Workshop *
Fly to South Carolina’s hidden jewel for pilots! Fly into Greenville for the fourth annual Southeast Aviation Expo on Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 at the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). This event provides the only pilot focused tradeshow in South Carolina on an annual basis, and we believe this makes it a rare find, a real jewel. “The Southeast Aviation Expo is the business and recreational aircraft event of the year for regional buyers and flying enthusiasts of all ages! You don’t want to miss it!” according to Scott Battle, former Marine Air Controller, Advocate Consulting Legal Group, Naples, Florida.
The Expo is a showcase of the latest products on the market, and it offers a multitude of educational sessions and workshops all specifically organized for pilots and the aviation community. New at the expo this year are youth educational programs. Our goal is to build interest in aviation for people of all ages. The Expo was developed as a partnership of the South Carolina Aviation Association and the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) as another outreach tool for pilots across South Carolina and neighboring states. SCAA will waive the $5 entry fee when you bring a copy of this newsletter to the event. SCAA members attend for free.
There are still a few booths available inside and outside for the Expo. If you are interested, there is more information available at scaaonline.com. And, as an added incentive, the Greenville Jet Center (GMU’s FBO) will provide FREE tie downs and fuel discounts for fly-in attendees.
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2:30 – 3:20 pm WINGS – 178 Seconds to Live
2:30 – 3:00 pm Lead Acid Aircraft, Battery Worthiness 3:00 – 3:30 pm Single Pilot Safety
3:30 – 4:20 pm WINGS – Flying with ForeFlight Mobile
3:30 – 4:20 pm Large Aircraft Systems (Boeing 727) Workshop * 4:00 – 4:30 pm ADS-B Update
4:40 – 5:10 pm Aircraft Ownership
4:30 – 5:20 pm Navigation. How Do I Get There? Workshop * 4:30 – 5:20 pm WINGS – Takeoffs and Landings: Your totals should match 5:30 – 6:30 pm Exhibit Reception in Exhibit Hangar
6:00 – 8:30 pm Hangar Nights for Cirrus pilots and enthusiasts Saturday, September 27 9:00 am – 11:00 am Youth EAA Young Eagle Flights First 100 to arrive between ages of 8-18 9:00 am
Trade Show opens
9:50 – 10:40 am WINGS – iPads in the Cockpit
10:00 – 10:30 am Piston Aircraft Spark Plugs/Ignition Systems
10:30 – 11:30 am Youth track - Sparks and Electricity Workshop * 10:50 – 11:40 am WINGS – Airmen Medical Issues 11:00 – 11:30 am ADS-B Update
Noon – 12:50 pm WINGS – Learning to Fly – What’s it all about? Noon – 12:30 pm Making the Transition to Glass Panel
12:40 – 1:40 pm Youth track - Aviation Summer Camp Demo Workshop
1:00 – 1:50 pm WINGS – Cockpit Resource Management- Even with a Crew of One 1:00 – 1:30 pm Advantages of the Touring Motor
1:50 – 3:30 pm Youth track - Let’s Go Flying Workshop – Ages 13-19 *
2:00 – 2:50 pm WINGS – Hands-On Maintenance Workshop
3:00 – 3:50 pm WINGS – Inflight Emergencies & Accident Analysis - Good Pilot Tour with Jason Schappert 4:00 pm Trade Show concludes Just Aircraft STOL demonstration times will be added. * Register in advance at scaaonline.com
Watch the Super STOL Landing to Believe It Is Possible By Merrill Donahoo An airplane manufactured in South Carolina can take off in 300 feet and land on a “runway” that more closely resembles a logging road, complete with stumps and deep ruts. It is the Just Aircraft Company located in beautiful Walhalla. I think it should be called the Smile Aircraft Company as it took the better part of a day for the big grin to leave my face after taking a demo ride in their new Super STOL, with company co-founder and designer Troy Woodland. Combine all the thrill rides in every amusement park in the country and it will not equal the experience I had as Troy piloted the aircraft around Lake Hartwell with the grace of a ballet dancer and the precision of a heart surgeon.
The first thing we did after taking off from what appears to be a very short path in the woods was to land in the backyard of one of Troy’s friends. We taxied up to their back door and Troy’s friends came out and visited with us as if we had driven up in a mini-van. Idaho native Troy and his business partner, Gary Schmitt, have designed an aircraft that is one of
the most unique I have ever flown. From huge Fowler flaps and selfdeploying leading edge slats, to a landing gear shock absorber system that is somewhat similar to what you would find on a monster truck, they have developed the epitome of an off-runway vehicle. Troy doesn’t need a runway, nor does he need a large clearing in the woods; just give him a small clearing and he can finesse the Super STOL into an area that many of us would think would be difficult to parallel park a car.
The Just Aircraft Super STOL is a pure FUN machine that will let you do things in an airplane you never thought possible. If you want to get a taste of what it will do, go to YouTube and search for Just Super STOL and watch the videos owners have posted. While fun to view, videos cannot possibly give you the total experience of what this airplane can do. You have to see it for yourself and you can at the Southeast Aviation Expo. Just Aircraft will provide demonstrations of this incredible piece of machinery at the event. The Super STOL is sold in kit-form
and buyers have stepped up to the plate from Australia, New Zealand, Europe and points all over the globe. The backlog is approximately six months. Thirty employees work hard in the Walhala factory to turn out a dozen kits per month. Flying magazine and AOPA Pilot magazine have both made treks to the northwest corner of South Carolina and have written glowing articles on the STOL. It seems like a cult-following is developing around this airplane and as I look at some of the pictures I took I can easily understand the passion for this fantastic airplane developing throughout the aviation community.
I have been lucky to fly many different airplanes during the past 45 years, but nothing, absolutely nothing, has provided the thrill level that flying with Troy in his Super STOL provided. Come to the Southeast Aviation Expo on September 26 - 27 and see for yourself. If you have ever thought about building your own airplane, you must see and fly the Just Aircraft Super STOL. Check it out at the Expo!
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Greenville Rescue Animal Airlift at the Southeast Aviation Expo Calling all pilots and animal lovers! A special air caravan containing rescued animals will depart from the Greenville Downtown Airport as part of the Southeast Aviation Expo on Saturday, September 27. Their destination? New homes and non-kill shelters throughout the country. Each year, Pilots N Paws holds a large rescue flyway event. This event will be held in Greenville for the first time. Last year, 50 private pilots volunteered to fly more than 400 animals to safety and others joined in with vans for shorter, over land travel in Hinesville GA.
“Many healthy and adoptable animals are put down each year. While neutering or spaying animals is the ultimate goal because it helps reduce new births and overpopulation; there are animals that are already here that need to be saved,” stated Pilots N Paws President & Co-founder Debi Boies. Throughout the year, Pilots N Paws, connects pilots and animals, in jeopardy of being put down due to the high number of animals needing homes.
Unfortunately, many animals aren’t “fixed” so they reproduce, and the offspring are eventually dropped off at shelters. In other regions of the country, fewer animals are available for adoption. Pilots N Paws was formed to help get animals from areas of high animal euthanasia to new homes in other regions. At least once a year, volunteers come together for a huge transport effort to help raise awareness of the problem and find others willing to step in to help. Pilots N Paws is a 501 c3 charitable organization that has connected, via an online forum, more than 4,200 volunteer general aviation pilots from every state in the U.S. with people helping animals in need to organize lifesaving flights for more than 60,000 animals. Portions of these flights are also tax deductible.
Want to help? Volunteer pilots and donations are always needed. For more information, visit pilotsnpaws.org 6 • Palmetto Aviation
178 Seconds to Live and Peripheral Vision What is The Civil Air Patrol?
Capt. Bill Wilkerson and son, Capt. Ryan Wilkerson
Come learn how easy it is to become disoriented in an aircraft and how you can be prepared at 178 Seconds to Live. This session is taught by Captain Bill Wilkerson at the Southeast Aviation Expo. Here is an excerpt from Captain Wilkerson’s blog:
When I retired from airline flying, it was my intent to focus on training private instrument pilots with high performance aircraft. With an Elite flight simulator, I’d hoped to establish a system of training, checks and continual training to reduce the incidence of light aircraft accidents flying in IMC in North Carolina.
Early in this work, I was approached by the North Carolina Aviation Department to develop an escape maneuver for private pilots without instrument rating who inadvertently fly into IMC. With the use of both The Instrument Flight Manual and the book A Pilot Guide to Safe Flying, I developed what I have used for several years: a standup briefing and flight training in my simulator where we fly for about 15 minutes of simulator orientation without peripheral vision, then I have the pilot fly the escape maneuver in IMC condition. All pilots have been able to perform the 180 degree turn at level flight, descend 500 feet, climb 500 feet and descend and turn again to a lower altitude. All pilots fly for more than six minutes, which is double the 178 seconds, all without peripheral vision and in a total time of 25 to 35 minutes of flight training.
To accomplish this, I have the pilot role wings level with the turn coordinator, find level flight by stopping the altimeter by placing the center dot of the attitude indicator on the horizon, and then check the vertical speed indicator and trim. The throttle is then moved to place the rpm needle in the middle of the green arc on a fixed pitch prop, or approximately 21” of manifold pressure and rpm’s in the mid-green range on consent speed props, then make note of your heading. continued on p. 10
More than 150,000 volunteers with a love for aviation helped create an organization to put their planes and flying skills to use to defend their country in the late 1930s. As a result, the Civil Air Patrol was born one week prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Thousands of volunteer members answered America’s call to national service and sacrifice by accepting and performing critical wartime missions. Assigned to the War Department under the jurisdiction of the Army Air Corps, the contributions of Civil Air Patrol, including logging more than 500,000 flying hours, sinking two enemy submarines, and saving hundreds of crash victims during World War II, are well documented.
After the war, a thankful nation understood that Civil Air Patrol could continue providing valuable services to both local and national agencies. On July 1, 1946, President Harry Truman signed legislation incorporating Civil Air Patrol as a benevolent, nonprofit organization. On May 26, 1948, Congress passed legislation permanently establishing Civil Air Patrol as the auxiliary of the new U.S. Air Force. Three primary mission areas were set forth at that time: aerospace education, cadet programs, and emergency services. (The history of the Civil Air Patrol was provided by gocivilairpatrol.com.)
The Civil Air Patrol helps the Southeast Aviation Expo by providing people to direct traffic and guide vehicles into the correct parking areas. Civil Air Patrol cadets also monitor the pedestrian traffic on the runways to make sure that attendees stay in safe areas.
L to R: John Lazurek, Chuck Morris and Peter Jones helped out at a previous Southeast Aviation Expo.
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Only One Cirrus Training Center located in the Upstate May 2013 Special Services Corporation (SSC) expanded its partnership with Cirrus and became the first Cirrus Training Center (CTC) in the Upstate. Located in Greenville, SSC has partnered with Cirrus and aircraft owners for the past six years. SSC manages, charters, provides maintenance, brokers sales for buyers and sellers, and trains Cirrus pilots. During this time, its Cirrus operation grew from one managed aircraft to a fleet of Cirrus.
A full lineup of training options are offered for both current and future Cirrus pilots, including Instrument Rating, Cirrus initial, recurrent and transition training, BFR, and ICC is provided at the training center. Activites also include renting Cirrus aircraft for flight training and the “Cirrus Ten Hour Test Drive” promotion. The CTC is managed by Special Services’s COO Eric Groves and Tim McConnell. Both Eric and Tim are aviation veterans, and Tim has been involved with Cirrus since it began in 2001.
The Cirrus SR22 has been the world’s best selling single engine aircraft for the past 12 years (according to General Aviation Manufacturers Association). Cirrus was the first aircraft manufacturer to offer training manuals and an entire program of training tailored specifically for their aircraft. “Many new Cirrus’ have been sold to Upstate residents and companies. Now these owners will have a much more convenient place to train,” said Mike Matthews, Cirrus Aircraft.
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Cirrus Aircraft is an all-composite line of personal aircraft - SR20, SR22 and the turbocharged SR22T include electronic and safety technologies, such as Cirrus Perspective™ by Garmin® avionics and the unique Cirrus Airframe Parachute System™ (CAPS). To date, total time on the worldwide Cirrus Aircraft SRseries fleet surpassed five million flight hours with 77 lives saved as a direct result of CAPS being a standard safety feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The Cirrus Vision SF50 jet has more than 550 production positions reserved. All Cirrus aircraft are made in the U.S. with a direct sales force in North America and authorized sales centers covering export markets in 60 countries around the world.
“Offering these options to current and potential Cirrus clients by aviation veterans within our organization allows SSC to be a one-stop-shop from the beginning,” said Doug Goldstrom. “We are able to position a client into a Cirrus, provide the training they need (fully or partially), manage the aircraft from scheduling, reporting, maintenance, pilot services, and charter revenue all within one facility.” Visit FLYSSC.com for more information. During the Southeast Aviation Expo, SSC and Cirrus will exhibit. On Friday night, SSC will host Cirrus Hangar Nights reception from 6:00 - 8:30 pm for Cirrus owners, invited guests and enthusiasts.
Fly Safe into The Southeast Aviation Expo
By Gerald Gaige, SC Aviation Safety Council and GMU’s Airport Safety Network Volunteer Pilots, airport management, aviation service personnel and government related aviation professionals always have safety on our mind around our airports. Reminders and published articles abound about hazards of flight for us to manage. But before that becomes important, you must make it safely to the airport and negotiate the ground operations to takeoff and from landing.
The rest of the world around us is ground based, and when introduced to our airport they become innocent safety risks. Whether they are passengers there for a flight, or spectator-visitors at an airport event, they depend on us, the aviation community, to keep them safe and provide a good experience
as they visit.
Our Attitude The aviation community attitude towards safety is rooted in concern for the well-being of all involved. We are concerned about ourselves and other aviation practitioners; and we are especially concerned for passengers or visitors we may bring to our airports. We want a safe environment for all activities, and we especially want a good experience for any guests we bring to our world of flying. Summer is an ideal time to bring guests to our airport or to take guests with us to visit other airports. Over a recent 10 year period, 350 accidents occurred on the nation’s airport ramp
Basic and Advanced Airport Management Training at 2015 Annual Conference Aviation Management Consultants will teach an airport management fundamentals and an advanced airport management course at the February 11-13, 2015 SCAA Annual Conference at the Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, SC. The two hour fundamentals session is intended for new commissioners or new airport employees. The advanced session will provide more indepth information on specific areas of airport management focus.
Economic development opportunities, economic impact study review, obstruction issues, and pilot issue educational sessions are other educational sessions that you can choose to attend at the conference.
Call Wild Dunes Resort at 843-886-6000 and ask for the discounted room rate of $137 before January 1.
areas. Unbelievably, 18% of the accidents involved death or serious injury from walking into moving propellers. The most common causes of all accidents were carelessness and/ lack of awareness.
This article focuses on some of the more significant hazards that create risk on the ground, and that we must manage in our accident prevention efforts during these popular months for traffic at our South Carolina airports. Propellers From the statistics above, it is obvious that moving propellers are the most dangerous hazard at airports. continued on p. 11
Pilots Recognized at the Expo for Passport Completion Jack Starling, John Leonhardt and Randy Berry recently completed the aviation ambassador passport program and will be awarded a leather jacket at the Southeast Aviation Expo Exhibitor Reception on Friday, September 26. Currently, 388 pilots are registered and to date 10 have completed the program.
Pilots must visit all 59 public use airports, attend one aviation safety seminar, and attend the Southeast Aviation Expo or the SCAA Annual Conference. Recipients will receive a leather flight jacket. For more information, visit scaaonline.com. This program is sponsored in part by the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission.
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178 Seconds to Live ... continued from p. 7 In this escape maneuver, the intent is to turn 180 degrees to fly back to visual condition. The aim is to do it in one minute at a bank angle not more than 20 degrees. With most light aircraft, when the power is set to a mid range, you should have an airspeed very close to maneuvering speed. Then the turn coordinator or turn and slip indicator will provide the untrained instrument pilot the best chance to control the bank of the aircraft at any speed. This is the number one problem at this point. Attitude indictors have been installed in light aircraft since the late ‘40s and the problem of spacial disorientation persists today with modern attitude indicators and glass panels. This is why I’m asking the pilot to use the turn coordinator to control wings level flight and control bank.
In a supporting document from the Flight Safety Foundation titled “Inflight Spacial Disorientation” by Melchor J. Antuñano, MD and Stanley R. Mohler, MD they highlight the two critical visual phenomena of the human eye: the focal vision and the peripheral vision that provide spatial visual reference to the pilot. When entering an IMC condition, the first vision lost is peripheral. Even though the focal vision is present, it must be trained to interpret the instruments without the peripheral. The FAA states in its regulation of the instrument rating, a minimum of 40 hours is required to train the focal vision (the hood) to control flight without peripheral cues. Also they demand currency of six approaches every six months to maintain focal vision currency. So that leaves the private pilot at a disadvantage when inadvertently entering into IMC events. At most he or she has received no more than three hours of focal vision flying during initial training and with a two year flight review it is unreasonable to think that a private pilot will be able to conduct an instrument sophisticated scan and control the aircraft. So, in my procedure, I’m asking the pilot to stabilize his airspeed by putting the throttle in the middle of the green, finding wings level flight first with the turn coordinator and attitude indicator for pitch to the horizon, and if needed stabilizing a turn with the turn coordinator. If pitch is held constant and the bank is held constant, this procedure simplifies the need of a complicated scan pattern and allows the pilot to make modest control movements to steer the aircraft to safe flight. One last point, the discussion of the recovery procedure for unusual attitude recovery in the Instrument Flying Handbook warns that “during instrument flight, except in training, they are often unexpected, and the reaction of an inexperienced or inadequately trained pilot to an unexpected abnormal flight attitude is usually instinctive rather than intelligent and deliberate. This individual reacts with abrupt muscular effort, which is purposeless and even hazardous in turbulent conditions. “ (page 5-26 and 5-27) It also states that if there is not recommended procedures stated in the POH/AFM, the recovery should be initiated by reference to the ASI, altimeter, VSI and turn coordinator.
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Inaugural Aerospace Industry Conference and Expo August 19 The University of South Carolina’s McNair Center, New Carolina/ South Carolina’s Council on Competitiveness, SC Aeronautics Commission and the SC Aviation Association partnered to plan the first SC Aerospace Conference and Expo, followed by the Third Annual Aerospace Industry Dinner on Tuesday, August 19 at the Columbia Convention Center. The conference will build on the Aerospace Industry Dinner that began in 2012 to promote South Carolina Aviation Week. SCAA met with then McNair Center Director Bob Kiggans and proposed the idea to plan an Aerospace Industry dinner to introduce the new McNair Research Center and its future plans to the state’s aerospace companies. The conference and expo will provide educational sessions on the state’s aerospace workforce, economic development impact study, and the future of South Carolina’s aerospace industry. Bill McClendon with Perot Aerospace will emcee the dinner that evening.
For a detailed agenda, visit saeu. sc.edu/reg/aerospace/about.php.
Fly Safe into The Southeast Aviation Expo ... continued from p. 9 Whether stopped while parked or moving during aircraft ground operations, propellers are always to be respected. Certainly you would never load or deplane one of your passengers with the engine running, eliminating that risk. And you can always exercise extreme care for the danger of your own spinning propeller – both in front of you where you aim it and behind you where the air blast impacts everything. When showing folks around static aircraft, extend your caution to the entire potential rotation area of all propellers, and never move a stopped prop.
Vehicles Besides aircraft, there are a surprising number of vehicles moving on some airport ramps - fuel trucks, tugs, mowers, service machinery and even private cars - and the risk of being hit by one is obvious. At an unfamiliar airport, the difficulty of managing this risk goes up. Heighten your awareness on behalf of your passengers. Keep them close to you and communicate the hazards you see as you move across the ramp.
If you are a vehicle operator, drive slowly and along the centerline of routes. Stop for blind spots and remember, any aircraft has the right-of-way. Other Ramp Hazards Foreign objects: Walk cautiously staying in observed flow areas, scanning always for hazards. And not just for aircraft or vehicles, but on the ground for foreign objects, ropes, tie-down lugs, hoses, chocks and other obstacles.
Noise: While using your sharp vision to reduce risk and avoid hazards, watch out for your hearing and the tender ears of your visitors. Be alert for aircraft about to start and don ear protection or position yourself indoors or as far away as practical; and watch for any possible prop-blast hazard. Sharp objects: Sharp surfaces are everywhere on our airports – and some are in unexpected locations (wing or elevator trailing edges, pitot tubes, tip tanks, gear door edges and prop blades.) Along with stuff to bump into, foreign object debris is a special hazard to aircraft and pedestrian visitors alike. Watch for and remove rocks, stray tools, screws, bolts, nails, wire pieces and anything else that could damage an engine, propeller or tire. Jet/prop wash: Jet engines and helicopters carry consistent hazards with their engine exhaust and blade-wash. Watching these aircraft operate from the ramp is fascinating for airport visitors, and the effect of
these invisible forces is almost always a surprise to the uninformed.
Reduce the risk of the above ramp hazards by staying close to non-pilot visitors, anticipating the next hazard, and informing them in advance how to avoid it. An informative pre-briefing before leaving the parking lot, mentioning to stay clear of any aircraft where pilots are in the cockpit is a good base to build on. Add to your briefing the things you anticipate to encounter and your talk will be the most effective risk management tool for your guests.
When you leave the airport parking lot with your guests or passengers, you enter a world filled with spinning propellers, jet wash, moving vehicles and unfamiliar ground obstacles. It is an exciting place, but one that requires alertness and care for all types of hazards and ways to manage the associated risk for the safety and enjoyment of all. Have a great summer, with blue skies and fun flying experiences from South Carolina to wherever you may go. Summer 2014 • 11
Students SOar at Aviation Summer Camp The Celebrate Freedom Foundation (CFF) held its third annual SOar Aviation/Aerospace Summer Camp July 13 – 19 at Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute, Camp Long in Aiken, South Carolina. This six-day interactive experience provided 48 (out of approximately 558 applicants) 11th and 12th graders an opportunity to learn about the aviation and aerospace industry.
The camp hopes to spark the students interest to pursue an aerospace/aviation career. The camp helps students connect the importance of learning Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills to future aerospace careers. Students were divided into four teams of no more than 12: the F-35 Lightning II, the Eagles, the Fighting Falcons and the Cobras. Each day they learned new hands on aviation/aerospace activities with the guidance of experienced camp counselors. SOar Aviation/Aerospace Summer Camp also emphasized personal growth and skill development by Charlie Farrell who has flown more than 3,000 hours as a fighter pilot with the Marine Corps and Air National Guard.
His training specializes in developing leadership, teamwork, and personal productivity skills. He has provided more than 3,000 programs for repeat clients such as General Electric, 3M, Mayo Clinic, Federal Reserve Bank, Ocean Spray Cranberry and Michelin. Farrell said he has learned: “People are born different. Learn to accept people as they are and not the way you want them to be.” One camper stated her favorite part of the camp was “flying and doing stalls.” Daily Highlights Included:
• Examination of a mission ready AH-1F Cobra Helicopter and other aircraft maintenance activities at the SC Aeronautics Commission, West Columbia. • Visits with pilots, mechanics and air traffic control personnel at Shaw Air Force Base. • Ground instruction and a cross-country flight. • Tour of Flextronics Global Operations, West Columbia.
• Tour of UPS air cargo operations, West Columbia.
• Performed maintenance on a multi-million dollar aircraft while under supervision of an FAA certified mechanic. • Performed rocket launches and associated mathematical calculations to compute trajectory and distance. “I wanted to be a pilot but after this week I want to be an aircraft mechanic,” Gaffney senior Aaliyah Belk said.
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Governor Haley Proclaims August 17-23 SC Aviation Week Governor Nikki Haley proclaimed August 17-23 as South Carolina Aviation Week. As part of the Governors Proclamation, the following information was recognized.
South Carolina has six commercial service airports, 61 general aviation airports and four busy military airfields that are essential underpinnings to South Carolina’s diversified business base, growing population and growing tourism industry.
Airports support and assist South Carolina through many activities including recreational flying, providing a gateway to communities and tourist attractions, accommodating agricultural spraying, supporting air cargo and air freight shipments, helping law enforcement, supporting the military and its operations, providing access in times of emergency, and supporting medical needs and the medical profession.
Many businesses in South Carolina rely on aviation, both commercial service and general aviation airports, for the efficient transport of people and goods. Aviation, commercial service airports, general aviation airports, and military airfields in South Carolina support more than 70,000 jobs. With more than 100 aerospace related companies in South Carolina, aviation is a multi-billion dollar industry. Aviation and airports in South Carolina also contribute millions each year in tax benefits to state and local government. All local airports are asked to recognize the week in their community.
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Aviation Summer Camp ... continued from p. 12 Campers visited with sponsors for career day at the end of the week. Each team visited with the SC Aeronautics Commission, the FAA, the West Point Society of Columbia and the US Army recruiting team. All the campers received information on the career opportunities, and what the organizations provided in the aeronautics/aerospace industry. “I want to go into the medical field but wanted to try something new,” said North senior Trensaysia Pearson. “I will go home and tell everybody I got to be a co-pilot.” Joe Rich, President & CEO of Sunshine Solutions in Orangeburg spoke to the students at the camp closing on Saturday, July 16. He encouraged the campers that there isn’t anything that they can’t achieve in life while focusing on their goals. Past Aeronautics Executive Director Paul Werts had the idea for this camp. Celebrate Freedom Foundation will recognize Werts’ contribution with a camp scholarship in his name.
For additional information on the Celebrate Freedom Foundation, SOar Aviation Aerospace Science Summer Camp, visit thecelebratefreedom foundation.org. Celebrate Freedom Foundation will provide an example of what students learn at the SOar Camp during a youth session at the Southeast Aviation Expo.
Youth Sessions Offered At Southeast Aviation Expo USAeroTech Institute will offer two educational sessions for youth ages 8 – 18 at the Southeast Aviation Expo. There will be a lot of fun, hands-on learning.
Sparks and Electricity Workshop: The ABCs of electricity and how it’s used in aviation, from Generators to Alternators, the different types of Batteries, Coils, Magnetos, wiring and beyond! Come and watch a wire melt! A very electrifying workshop!
Let’s Go Flying Workshop: Learn how an aircraft stays in the air and how to do a proper preflight! How does a propeller work? What are all those instruments? Learn about ailerons, elevators, rudders, flaps, spoilers and more. An actual preflight will be accomplished by the group. 14 • Palmetto Aviation
Youth and Students: FREE entry into SEAE Youth will want to pre-register at scaaonline.com to attend the youth workshops because of limited seating.
Aviation Promotion Video Released During Aviation Week The SCAA and South Carolina Aeronautics Commission will release a six minute video highlighting multiple aspects of aviation in South Carolina during South Carolina Aviation week. The video will educate the public on the many ways aviation effects South Carolina by featuring stories on how aviation positively impacts the general public. The video will be promoted through YouTube and facebook, and SCAA will also share the video with media outlets around the state. The short video will be segmented into one minute clips and made available to the school systems for teachers to access in their efforts to highlight different segments of aviation.
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aviation promotionJEWELRY video being released during SC AVIATION Aviation Week.
Featured in the video include life flights, commercial flights, florist services, military, industry, medical helicopters, forestry services and more. SCAA also asks that all members share the video with their social media outlets and websites.
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While laying out subdivision lot boundaries, the sudivision owner came and had some questions. As chief of crew, he addressed his questions and continued into a long conversation. He stayed two and a half hours after work and during their conversation Carr accepted a job as an apprentice jeweler. He took the job and worked his way up to a master jeweler. In 1998 after 17 years as a jeweler Carr had the desire to work on aircraft again. He began working in a FBO at a local airport as an aircraft mechanic, and later obtained his A&P Certification. When he received his ticket, he made a ring with his A&P number on it. Since then, he has combined two passions and now makes rings for A&Ps and pilots like the ones pictured above. To learn more about having a ring made, contact Carr at 706-394-0828.
EAA Chapter 249 to Host Young Eagles Flight at the Southeast Aviation Expo
EAA member provides a young eagle flight.
EAA Chapter 249 of Greenville, will host youth ages 8-18 at the Greenville Downtown Airport on Saturday, September 27 from 9 am - 11 am for their chance to have an aviation experience through EAA’s Young Eagles program.
Youth will be assigned to experienced EAA pilots who volunteer their planes and time. The students will receive instructions on how to preflight the aircraft and, in some instances fly the plane for a short time under supervision of the pilot. The Young Eagles program is designed to kindle interest in aviation among young people with the hope that one day they may want to go on to earn their pilot certificate and pursue careers in aviation.
If you are a current EAA member and are interested in volunteering as a pilot at this event, please contact Young Eagle Coordinator Dale Ellis at 864-525-8938 or email him at rv8builder@gmail.com. To find out more about EAA Chapter 249, visit 249EAAchapter.org. Summer 2014 • 15
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Come see the following companies at the Southeast Aviation Expo on September 26-27 at the Greenville Downtown Airport.