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Stories: 2013 Airshow Calendar A Flying Illusion Blizzards Nor’easters and Such Regional Attitudes Minuteman Airport : Outlook Good Time to De-hibernate Three Times a Lady Baby Carmen LSA Expo Simsbury Fly-In Winter Operations Tips

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Fleet: Over 8 Decades of Flying

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Columns 04 A NTIQUE ATTIC: GILLES AULIARD 06 BIG SKY: K EN KULA 08 SAL’S LAW: YOUR LEGAL EAGLE: SAL LAGONIA, ESQ 10 AIR TO GROUND: ROSE M ARIE K ERN 14 HOT AIR, WINGS AND FLYING THINGS: JIM ELLIS 18 BYDANJOHNSON.COM 30 COMMON CAUSE: MIKE SULLIVAN

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Airshows 11 GEARING UP FOR SUN N FUN 25 SIMSBURY FLY-IN

Cartoons 18 CHICKEN WINGS

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Antique Attic

March 2013

by Gilles Auliard

The Fleet Model 1 and its derivatives were a family of two-seat trainer and sports plane produced in the United States and Canada in the 1920s and 30s. It was named for Maj. Reuben Fleet, who was leading Consolidated Aircraft at the time of its design.

The Consolidated Aircraft Corporation was founded by Fleet on May 29, 1923, after acquisition of the liquidated assets of the Gallaudet Aircraft Company of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, and purchase of the rights of the DaytonWright Company -a subsidiary of General Motors- designs.

Aimed at the civilian market, Consolidated developed the Model 14 “Husky Junior” in 1928.

The design received ATC #84 on 10 November 1928. In 1929, a slightly modified version of the Model 14 was produced under ATC #122 (issued 15 June 1929) and named the Fleet Model 1.

A version powered by the 5-cylinder Kinner K-5 radial engine of 100 hp, designated Fleet Model 2, was presented in parallel to the CAA for certification. Logically enough, it obtained ATC #131 on the same date.

Richard Bach’s ownership and first flight took place on July 1, 2012.

Stan evaluates what he calls his “Cub with two wings” for us: “The fleet is a delight to fly. It can be pushed in and out of the hangar by one’s self, and with today’s high fuel cost the Kinner burns only 8 gallons per hour. Can’t get much better then that in an open cockpit antique/vintage airplane.

The plane carries the markings it exhibited during Richard Bach’s ownership.

Engineer with the U.S. Navy, I find more time for restoring older antique and classic aircraft.”

During the winter of 1986/1987 Stan refinished all the metalwork and NC431K won the Silver Age Runner-up award at EAA Oshkosh 1987. Upon a 1988 return flight to Oshkosh, engine failure occurred fifteen miles Northeast of Fredricksburg, Virginia, resulting in a forced landing into a tree line bordering a swamp adjacent to the Potomac River. The wings were totally destroyed, but he and the remainder of the aircraft, were almost without a scratch.

“New” kid on the block, Fleet 2 NC431K rolled out of the Buffalo, New York plant of the Consolidated Aircraft Company as Fleet Model 2, c/n 154 in the summer of 1929. Purchased by the Cleveland Institute of Aviation, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio on August 24, 1929, it served as a school trainer until October 29, 1934.

On May 23, 1972, Buck Hilbert became the sixteenth owner of the aircraft, had it rebuilt, and held on to it for three years before being talked out of it by Richard Bach on May 27,1975. During Bach’s ownership, NC431K became star of his aviation novel “Illusions”. Bach kept the aircraft until February 23, 1981, when transferred to Bert Mahon of Justin Time Airfield, Justin, Texas.

On October 9, 1986, Stan Sweikar, Jr of Wingfield Airstrip, Dameron, Maryland, became the twentieth and last owner of the Fleet. He took delivery of the airplane in Tucson, Arizona from Ray Newhouse, of Newhouse Flying Service and flew it back to Maryland.

Stan has been involved in aviation all his life: “I’ve been an aviation nut since I was a kid building stick model Comet and Cleveland airplanes growing up in Wisconsin. I began flying the real thing during 1959 and have been flying GA aircraft ever since. The first airplane I owned was a 1946 BC12D Taylorcraft acquired in 1963.

A Flying Illusion

Even though damage was minimal to the fuselage during the 1988 incident, Stan completely stripped it and restored it anew.

In early 1989, the restoration work began.

Rib fabrication was the most difficult part. After fabricating a new fuel tank, leading and trailing edges and wing tips, the wings were assembled using new and refurbished hardware and were ready for cover. Fuselage was then stripped, glass bead blasted, and the lower rear longerons and tailpost replaced. Buildup included all new wood stringers, firewall, oil tank, and flooring using all new or refurbished hardware.

I currently own a Cessna 195, a BC12D-4-85 floatplane and the 1929 Fleet 2 biplane NC431K. Since finishing the Fleet, another project has found its way into my shop: a 1941 Culver Cadet (LFA), NC34883, powered by a Franklin 4AC-199E3 (90hp) engine.

Pre-cover assembly was done in late 1998.

Numerous interruptions and delays, including spending three years redoing the family Cessna 195 from prop spinner to tail cone, and operating Chesapeake Seaplanes took its toll on finishing the Fleet. However, by early 2011 all fabric/ dope and paint work was pretty much completed. The overhauled Kinner B54 engine had been received from Al Ball so it was time for final assembly and rigging.

Now being fully retired from a day time career and full time job as a Aeronautical/Flight Test

The airplane was painted in the colors of the Great American Flying Circus it carried during

A slight deviation from the original certificate, the Kinner B-54 engine was overhauled by Al Ball.

Take off run distance from turf averages 300400 feet at gross weight on a standard day at sea level. With the 125hp Kinner B54, cruise at 1725 rpm gives an 85 mph Indicated Air Speed (IAS).

As a relatively slow airplane the motto is fly low into head winds, and fly high with tailwinds. The useful load allows for two average sized people, 24 gal of fuel and a bit of baggage with an all-up gross weight of 1820 pounds. The pilot in command is positioned in the rear cockpit and has a field of view typical of biplanes of that era.

On landing, it is essential to point the nose in the direction of the runway centerline and stay off the brakes. Otherwise things get really squirrelly on hard surfaces. In comparison, turf landings are much more forgiving and a delight. I normally land in a three point attitude at a stall speed of approx. 48 mph.”

Since its first post-restoration flight, the little Fleet has been flying around like it is 1930 all over again. An illusion no more. . .

Stan Sweikar is standing next to the tail assembly of his Fleet during restoration.

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A New take on Retro When we gave away our last sweepstakes airplane—the Tougher Than a Tornado Husky—I heard from a lot of members who were saddened to see it go, especially since it was headed to someone else’s hangar. I, too, was more than a little sorry to bid farewell to this fun and capable airplane. After all, we’d often traveled the country as a flight of two, the sweepstakes airplane and my own yellow Husky.

But now that our next AOPA sweepstakes is well under way, I’m starting to hear from hopeful members who can’t wait to discover that this classic airplane will be theirs.

If you’re an AOPA member, you may have been following our work on the 1963 Debonair. It’s a beauty, with a retro style that’s unmistakable. And, of course, AOPA members are automatically entered into the sweepstakes drawing just for joining or renewing their membership.

Even if you’re not a member, it’s worth checking out the great work being done to create an aircraft with all the bells and whistles.

If you own an airplane, following the restoration process can be a wonderful source of ideas. But even if you don’t, it’s fun to fantasize about how you might create your own ideal airplane, or maybe even win this one.

Already, a lot has been accomplished, and we’re just getting started. The airplane has a new N-number in honor of AOPA’s upcoming 75th anniversary. And it’s got a new, more powerful alternator—a must to accommodate the modern avionics we’ve got in store. Don’t forget the sparkling new windshield and windows that improve the aerodynamics and visibility, or the tip tanks that can offer ranges of seven or eight hours if you don’t have much to carry in the way of passengers and bags. We’ve started work on the panel, and you can get a sneak peek at what’s in store, including an innovative insert for your iPad Mini.

I invite you to follow the Debonair through its transformation on The Debonair Sweepstakes Blog, available at http://blog.aopa.org/sweepstakes_logbook. And who knows, you just may be the lucky winner who takes N75YR home.

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Sharing the flying experience During the winter, it can seem as though we spend more time talking about flying than actually doing it. Luckily, even when we can’t take to the skies, there are plenty of ways we can enjoy, and share, the aviation experience.

If you’re an AOPA member, I hope you’re already well acquainted with our magazines, AOPA Pilot and Flight Training. But you may not know that we offer lots of other ways to stay in touch with what’s happening in GA and at AOPA. There are digital editions of the magazines, eBooks available through the “publications” link on AOPA.org, electronic newsletters like ePilot and Aviation eBrief, and our great video offerings. If you haven’t checked it out, be sure to watch our weekly news program, AOPA Live This Week. You can see it online at aopa.org/aopalive or watch it on the AOPA Live channel with your Roku player.

And here’s where sharing comes in. When the weather is sunny and the air is smooth, it’s great to take a friend or family member up for a flight—there’s no better way to introduce someone to the GA experience. But this time of year, with low ceilings and ice all around, you might be better off staying on the ground. That doesn’t mean you can’t welcome friends to experience GA.

If you know someone who’s interested in aviation, introduce them to AOPA Live and the fun and exciting videos available there—anyone can watch for free. You can also lend out your copy of the magazine or introduce friends to AOPA. org. And be sure to share your own stories and pictures of your favorite flights.

I am often amazed by how much people enjoy seeing pictures, even from routine outings.

There’s something about general aviation flying that really captures the imagination.

I recently marveled at how hundreds of people had seen, liked, and commented on a few pictures I posted about a cold, snowy flight in the AOPA Caravan, followed days later by a flight purely for fun in my Husky with my colleagues in an RV-12. The point is that sharing and following flying experiences is a great way to get pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike engaged with general aviation. It’s a simple and effective way to build the GA community.

At AOPA, we’re always looking for new ways to share flying experiences, and we’ve got some great ideas in the works. In the meantime, as the weather improves and we begin looking ahead to spring, let’s all take advantage of the freedom to fly by getting back in the air and sharing our excitement with everyone we know.

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March 2013

The Big Sky

by Ken Kula

Working in the en route environment during a winter storm could be a feast or famine situation. A lot depended upon the storm track and what airspace you had control over. Boston Center, where I worked, has an average to small volume of airspace when you compare the 20 conterminous U. S. en route facilities.

One half of the Center’s area might be eerily quiet, with airports shut down due to a storm while the other half would be humming with routine traffic. It was unnerving to know that the wind was howling and snow was piling up outside the Center’s walls, while dozens of flights that departed hundreds or thousands of miles away were some thirty or forty thousand feet above you and had no idea whether or not there was any snow on the ground at all in Nashua NH. Dealing with storms was a shared responsibility with controllers who “micro managed” individual aircraft, and Traffic Management Coordinators (TMCs) who “macro managed” traffic flows into the Center’s airspace for larger airports. Coordination between TMCs and controllers worked many ways... by phone calls through a supervisor who relayed information to a controller, by a direct phone call from a TMC straight into a controller’s headset, or via a General Information (GI) message, which printed out at a sector. GI messages were usually issued for airport status updates and contained items like closed runways or airports, prior approval before landing procedures at uncontrolled airports, and NOTAM/ PIREP/SIGMET information. During a big storm, some sectors held a dozen GI messages at once containing pertinent, non-standard information.

When I first began controlling, today’s largescale cancellation of flights before a strong winter storm wasn’t a common response. Airlines tried to land and depart until the airport operator said “no more, we’re closed”. The largest and busiest airport I fed planes to was Boston’s Logan International airport (KBOS), and there were some quirks that made operations at Boston frustrating at times.

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per hour, or even less. Those 40 to 50 planes arriving every hour were still in the air, and the system had to delay many flights for short times in en route airspace, where we had more room than the approach control. This process, called “metering”, fed enough aircraft to keep Boston Approach busy, but not overloaded (in theory anyway). We’d receive a list of flights on our radar scope, with a time next to each flight... that was the expected time to cross the outer fix, inbound to be sequenced for an approach. Controllers used various methods to insure that planes were on time. If the delays were for just a couple of minutes, a speed reduction or a short radar vector worked well. If the delay was five or more minutes, we usually issued holding instructions, and let pilots fly into a holding stack at a pre-assigned altitude.

Controllers would “ladder” an aircraft down as aircraft below it went inbound to the airport.

The system worked well if everyone controlled their aircraft to make their crossing times plus or minus one minute of the assigned time. There were times when winds made it difficult to judge crossing times, and be either a few minutes early or late. Winter storms usually contained much turbulence, and aircraft would be flying slower than normal due to holding and/or turbulence, making our accuracy a bit more difficult. When we’d get the rare “extreme” turbulence report, rules stated that we would abandon the holding pattern and clear aircraft to a safer place (either laterally or vertically). There’d be times when severe icing conditions blocked a few altitudes within a holding stack; we’d hold above and descend aircraft through the affected altitudes to a lower one so they would not loiter within the heaviest of reported icing conditions. Slick runways often required a 20 minute or greater plowing or treating window where no aircraft would land. It seemed that whenever an airliner gave a “poor” or “nil” braking action report, we’d be told that we had to hold aircraft for a certain amount of time, or even give a “delay indefinite” clearance as the runway was treated, and we scrambled to issue updated expect further clearance times. When the plows were finished, controllers would get a call from TMCs that their meter lists would get updated times, and you’d resume the inbound flow again with the new times.

We had a window on the weather world in the Center when a big snow storm hit. We had radar and surface reports that gave us a very thorough picture of meteorological conditions around New England and the northeastern U.S.. As our shift went on, we’d look to see where the center of the storm was by searching the altimeter settings and wind direction.

When an altimeter falls below 29.92, FL180 isn’t usable for ATC separation. This restriction wasn’t all that uncommon. When the altimeter falls below 28.91, it meant that FL190 was not assignable either. That was a rare occurrence, but not as rare as you’d think. I saw a number of Nor’easters and super storms like the Perfect Storm of 1991 where the pressure dropped this low. The recent Blizzard of 2013 (or Nemo) did it too. In fact, three storms that I can remember - Nemo, 2012’s Hurricane Sandy, the Perfect Storm of 1991 approached the area where FL200 wouldn’t have been usable, and that’s an unforgettable event! You’d look at a number of surface observation stations, and see where the lowest altimeter setting was, and thus where the storm’s center was. Watching wind shifts helped too... the old saying that “with the wind at your back, the low is to your left” gave us a bit of situational awareness.

By the time I retired and even more recently, the airlines and the FAA had made great strides in handling issues that revolve around snow storm - related flight operations and delays.

The 3 and 4-hour tarmac delay rules are now in effect. Many diverted flights that could not continue to hold outside a storm-impacted airport now have priority handling. Cancelling flights ahead of time allow airlines to reroute passengers away from storm-impacted hub airports. By not having aircraft grounded at a closed airport, flight operations can resume faster with aircraft and crews. Snow removal operations are made easier with no planes obstructing the ramps on an airport. And by not having aircraft flying into severe weather (turbulence, icing, etc.), the ATC system is a bit more orderly too. Then, the most pressing problems for me would be whether my relief would show up to let me go home on time, and when I was finished for the day, how hard would it be to shovel out my car in the parking lot?

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Ask Your Lawmakers to Support Congressional GA Caucuses As members of congress face continuing pressure to find solutions to our country’s growing deficit, the general aviation (GA) community has reason to be concerned that proposals could be introduced, in the name of “raising revenues,” which could be harmful to the industry.

Recently, I called on NBAA Members to take a few moments to utilize a valuable online NBAA resource, called “Contact Congress,” to encourage their elected officials to join House and Senate GA Caucuses, and I hope Atlantic Flyer readers will take a moment to use the resource as well.

Congressional caucuses are informal groups of lawmakers who recognize the importance of particular causes, or segments of the economy.

Since their formation in 2009, the House and Senate GA Caucuses have worked diligently to highlight the industry’s importance.

Today, these caucuses are among the largest and most active in congress. Their support for

our industry will be vital this year, as new fees or taxes for the industry could be put on the table amidst debates over deficit reduction.

As we know, the White House has repeatedly proposed a $100 per-flight user fee to raise revenues for several purposes, and the concept was introduced into deficit-reduction negotiations in 2011; they could again be under consideration during similar deliberations this year.

Fortunately, our extended aviation community has a group of allies in the GA Caucuses, who have continually worked to inform legislative debates by highlighting the value of general aviation in creating jobs, helping companies succeed, connecting communities and supporting humanitarian endeavors. In the course of the 2012 elections, however, the ranks of these GA Caucuses were thinned, as members retired or lost their re-election bids.

value. NBAA’s “Contact Congress” resource, available at http://www.nbaa.org/advocacy/contact/, allows you to quickly and easily do just that.

In less than five minutes, you may fill out a short form to let your elected representatives know how important general aviation is to you and your community, and urge them to consider joining the House or Senate GA Caucuses.

As the 113th congress gets underway this year, NBAA will remain vigilant about how various policy proposals might impact general aviation. With your help, we can ensure that an important group of congressional champions is continually at work to support our essential American industry.

That makes it more important than ever for our shared aviation community to reach out to all representatives, and urge them to join their GA Caucuses in recognition of the industry’s

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SAL’S LAW: YOUR LEGAL EAGLE JG @ Email Sal, first I want to thank you for your feedback to pilot’s inquiries in the Atlantic Flyer. Much appreciated. I have a question I hope you can address. This involves the dos and don’ts of selling an airplane. I have a serious buyer who wants to take the plane for a ride and then have his mechanic examine it at another airport. That’s understandable. Should I as the seller, allow just any pilot that is interested in my plane to take it for a “test flight”?

If I do, what are the insurance ramifications if something goes wrong? What if his mechanic finds something that makes it less saleable?

Sal’s Law: Thanks for the great questions JG. Unfortunately, many unwary sellers and buyers of aircraft do not consider the potentially drastic ramifications when they try and sell an aircraft “the easy way”. When you think about it, the transfer of an aircraft only requires two forms to be filed with the FAA; the registration and the Bill of Sale. Of course, the most important item is the check for the purchase price but the FAA does not care so much about that since it is not theirs.

The problem is in the issues that come up between the time that two people agree on the aircraft and actual delivery takes place. Who pays if something is damaged during a pre-purchase inspection; who pays for ferrying or delivery to the mechanic and back. And with aviation fuel approaching the price of diamonds (the jewelry not the aircraft), the expense for the movement of the aircraft is not inconsequential anymore.

What condition should we expect the plane to be in at delivery and what constitutes “delivery”. All of these issues should be drawn into a formal contract or sales agreement and the parties should treat the transaction no differently than you would a house closing.

The most drastic example involved a transfer of an aircraft between two parties. They both signed the necessary FAA paper work prior to the contracted delivery date. On the weekend before the delivery date they both decided to take the bird for a spin for old time’s sake. The plane was badly damaged during the flight and the immediate question between the parties was “who owns it”. That’s a big question, since the buyers insurance had not yet begun.

The good news for the buyer was his contract and transfer documents called for “the aircraft to be delivered to the purchaser in an airworthy condition on (date)” Since that was no longer possible as the plane was certainly no longer airworthy, the contract was voided by the damage.

The example just shows how important it is to not skip the formalities in any major purchase. It may take a little longer this way, but the payoff is worthwhile.

As for the second part of your question with regard to prospective buyers “test flying” the aircraft; you need to read your insurance policy carefully. Most policies will allow the named pilots to fly the aircraft as well as “any CFI”.

There usually is also a provision for “any pilot that has the permission of the owner”. However, there is usually a restriction on that category that requires the pilot with permission to have the necessary ratings and time in type, and some policies will require a check out prior to that flight. An easier method would be to employ a CFI to go on the test flight with the interested party, or one of the named pilots in the insurance policy. Just remember, that as the insured pilot you will also be acting as PIC (Pilot in Command), and therefore responsible for

the flight.

RS @ LGA: Sal, I don’t often read about aircraft mechanics issues in your column but I have an interesting one. I just hired a mechanic, straight out of an aviation college, to do maintenance on our company aircraft. He has the appropriate FAA license, but in reading the currency requirements, I am not sure if I can send him out on his own yet, or do I have to wait for the 6 months experience requirement?

Sal’s Law: RS, you are referring to FAR 65.83 which deals with a requirement that the mechanic, in addition to the certificate from the FAA, must maintain currency in the field.

Mechanics certificates are similar to pilot’s licenses, in that they are issued for life or until surrendered or revoked by the FAA. In order to utilize the privileges of the certificate, the mechanic must have recent experience. One of the common measures of that experience is 6 months of experience as a mechanic. Fortunately, the FAA considers the schooling at a Part 147 certified school, as “experience” for the purposes of this requirement. Therefore, the graduate can start turning wrenches using that experience standard.

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Flying his incredible, American made, MXSRH unlimited aerobatic aircraft, Holland will kick off the 2013 season with performances at the Southernmost Air Spectacular to be held at Key West Naval Air Station March 23-24.

This show will also mark the first of Holland’s “Hero Flights,” a program he began to honor local military heroes. In the week prior to the airshow, the community will nominate Veterans or Active duty members of the military… local heroes. A hero will be randomly selected and will receive a flight with Rob, and this year will also receive an engraved Reactor watch to commemorate the event.

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“Air To Ground” by Rose Marie Kern As I sit here writing this month I am listening to the reports of the snowstorm back on the east coast and remembering what it was like a couple years ago when I was working at the DCA AFSS. Snowmaggedeon they called it then. What incredible tenacity you all have to pick up the pieces every time one of those mach storms rips things apart!

I’ve worked and/or lived in most parts of the continental United States, each area has its charms and its challenges. There are truisms about the pilots in each area that controllers learn over time, and I am sure that pilots can say the same about us.

One thing living in the southwest has taught me is that a lot of private GA pilots just plain won’t fly if there is any kind of low to medium cloud deck. They are accustomed to bright clear skies…maybe some scattered cirrus. In the late summer they do have thunderstorms to dodge, but the monsoonal storms are always very high based and not terribly organized, so a lot of pilots just go around. Their trepidation is understandable – the mountains up here reach for the clouds like sirens flirting with a lover, and when they are entwined a pilot can quickly be enticed into cumulous granite.

On the other hand, pilots in the far northwest and on the east coast challenge the clouds at all altitudes. They have to; otherwise they would never get their wheels up. There are, of a necessity, far more GA pilots with IFR ratings percentage wise there. Their Achilles heels are the winds. I am not talking gentle breezes. East coasters as a rule don’t like taking off or landing with more than 25 knots of cross wind, and they are very concerned with turbulence.

Western pilots dance with dust devils daily. Cross wind landings are commonplace where mountains deflect wind patterns. I am not saying

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Regional Attitudes they aren’t careful. Most western pilots research the passes to find those best suited to that day’s wind patterns. They take the aircraft as high above as they can and prepare to battle the downward flow on the lee side.

As a briefer I could usually tell a “flat land” pilot – he’s the guy who asks for the winds at 3,000 feet through Colorado. I don’t think there is a square foot of Colorado at or below 3,000 feet. Flat landers from Texas northwards deal with more tornados and huge chunks of hail than other places. What’s more, they don’t have to be anywhere near the storm! I was driving down I-40 in the Texas panhandle one day. Bright clear skies with what looked like anvil tops on the horizon far to the south. Suddenly huge chunks of hail – grapefruit sized – were bombing the highway. One of them hit my windshield. Luckily its integrity had softened on the trip down through 85 degree weather, so it just splattered like a slushy.

We take a lot of calls from those pilots who are trying to figure out if today’s storm will produce hail bad enough to pay for a hanger.

Pilots in the Great Lakes region are very concerned about icing and freezing levels. To be honest, I would be too. I’ve seen Lake effect icing clawing the sky for the unwary like some rabid beast. No matter how good a pilot you are, this monster SHOULD scare you.

If you are a CFI, please, don’t just show a new kid how to fly an airplane.

Don’t just tell him about weather in your area. For his own safety sit down with a US map and talk about the challenges of each area. Impress on him that even though density altitude is not much of a factor in your area, that if he or she ever decides to fly up to Yellowstone or down to Phoenix, that they should talk to the FBO’s in these areas and learn what it can do to an aircraft.

I knew a pilot from Indiana who wanted to fly to Flagstaff Arizona.

From there he and his family were going camping up at the Grand Canyon.

He was all excited and mentioned that they had the plane packed full of camping gear, food, drink and bear repellent. It was as though he figured there would be no Walmarts west of the Mississippi. Luckily I was not the only person who he talked to about Density Altitude. After speaking with me he did some research and decided that he could get beer in Arizona. After he got back I had occasion to speak with him again. He told me that even with the plane lightened he was amazed at how long it took the aircraft to land.

Some of our funniest stories are about pilots who fly through the desert with pontoons only. They are of the opinion that any waterway will do.

That is until they actually see what constitutes a river there. One of these intrepid souls was flying in southeastern Arizona where there are no lakes, and no waterways wider or deeper than two feet. He called Tucson Flight Service asking for help as he was getting low on fuel. Tucson did give him a heading to the only place he could land – the wastewater treatment plant.

Of course, seasons have a lot to do with how many pilots in any area take to the sky. Snowbirds are not just elderly RVers in Arizona trailer parks; they are also New England pilots spending February in Florida. Texans head to Montana to shake the heat in July, and whether there is snow or not, every Learjet in the country of Mexico is parked in Colorado over Easter.

These are just a few personal observations. As always in any generalization there are exceptions and I know that every pilot who reads this article is not afraid of a few clouds, snow, mountains, ice or turbulence. You are all brave, wise, and fun to be around. Talk to you next trip!

Rose Marie Kern has worked in the field of Air Traffic since 1983. If you have questions about any aspect of ATC or aviation weather you can contact her at author@rosemariekern.com

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The SUN ‘n FUN Board of Directors , staff, and volunteers are deep in the planning stages for the 39th Annual SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo being held April 9-14, 2013. As an anticipated 200,000 visitors convene throughout the week on 2,200 acres dedicated to the event, the Lakeland Linder Airport will become the busiest airport in the world. The SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In is Florida’s largest convention and independent studies have recently identified it as having a $64,000,000 economic impact on the I-4 corridor. It is designed to offer something for everyone.

Airshows are scheduled each afternoon and evening shows with illumination and pyrotechnics for the first time are occuring both Friday AND Saturday nights. Aircraft of all shapes and sizes over Lakeland offer thrills by the USAF Thunderbirds and the civilian Black Diamonds jet teams to wing-walkers and aerial acrobatics. Team Aerodynamix offers upwards of 6 planes flying in formations and audiences feel a part of the show as they witness incredible precision. Seaplanes entertain crowds at Fantasy of Flight on Lake Agnes on Thursday, April 11th. To learn more about all the events and performers scheduled, visit the SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In tab. Plan to be there when the skydivers arrive with the American Flag and watch for the Batcopter and Otto, the Performing Helicopter.

A Kid Zone, forums and workshops, as well as hands-on sessions afford youth of all ages full days of activity and learning experiences about the world of aviation. Food vendors and evening programs offer entertainment to daily visitors as well as campers on the field. “Casino Night” is new for 2013. Historic displays for warbirds and vintage aircraft are complemented by more than 500 exhibitors with modern options for aviators. Recreational and travel options for all round out the vendor offerings. A SUN ‘n FUN Dining Guide is being created so visitors can explore local options or they are welcome to try Karaoke night and 30 food vendors on the grounds daily.

Forms to request media credentials and press conferences are available at www.sun-n-fun.org. In addition to the SUN ‘n FUN website, information is available on Facebook (Like Us too) or Twitter. Videos produced to explain the year-round mission of SUN ‘n FUN and prior event footage is available at www.youtube.com/sunnfuninc.

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Contest Open to Everyone.

A maximum of 6 entries per photographer - per category.

GRAND PRIZE Our friends at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome are offering a VIP package for the Grand Prize winner. It consists of free and unlimited access to the activities of the Artist, Authors and Photographers week-end, as well as a photo flight to take air-to-air of one or more of the airplanes of the Old Rhinebeck fantastic collection. The week-end will also be an opportunity to meet Gilles Auliard, our staff writer/photographer, and work with him on a story that will be published in the Atlantic Flyer under your name. This is your chance to break into the exciting world of aviation photojournalism and, maybe, the beginning of a new career. So, give us your best shot.

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Please email your entries to Sandy@Aflyer.com or send to: Atlantic Flyer 800 Village Walk #289 Guilford Ct 06437 For the seventh year in a row, we are organizing an aviation themed photo contest. It has been a successful contest attracting photographers from all over the country and Canada as well. Submissions will be accepted from February 1st to March 31st 2013

No matter what software you are using to process your pictures, you have at your disposal a series of very simple tools to improve them. Cropping, color correcting and contrast controlling are some of the interventions that can make an exceptional picture out of a good one.

Here are some helpful hints on how to improve your chances of being in the running for the top prizes.

One note of caution, however, all those controls are wonderful but should not be abused. Overusing the sharpen tool is a dead giveaway that the picture was originally soft.

One very simple step is to look at the picture(s) you are intending to offer for evaluation with a critical eye. I know it is difficult to be analytical with an image you took, but you should ask yourself: “Is it a picture I would like if I did not take it myself?”

“Is it in crisp, well exposed, with vivid colors?”

“Is the composition pleasing to the eye and leading to the main subject?”

“Does it present something of interest to anybody outside of my family circle and friends?”

Once these questions are answered in a satisfactory -to you- manner, the pictures have to fit in one or more of the categories defined in the contest.

Our judges will always, for example, be able to spot a ground-to-air picture, which will disqualify it from the air-to-air category. Why not present the same picture in the Airshows section?

By the same token, sending the highest resolution available will allow us to make a better judgement on its quality. Age took its toll on us and we need glasses to look at postage stamp size images!

No picture taken is perfect straight out of the box, so, remember that every little imperfection can be mitigated.

None-the-less, your best chance is to surprise us. Be creative and bold. Send us something we have never seen before and you may have a winner!

Explanation of Cateories Airshows - Photos taken at an Airshow: Eg. Performers, people, a composition that captures the essence of the airshow experience.

Air to Air - Photos taken from one flying aircraft of another flying aircraft.

Artistic - The topic of the photo may fit another category but something about the elements of composition (color, lighting, textures, emotion) make us go oooooo! or wow! We do not focus on entries that are greatly changed by computer software like Photoshop. Rather, the original photo stands on its own without excessive tweaking.

Classic & Vintage Planes - Self explanatory; the main topic is the classic or vintage aircraft, on the ground or in the air.

Family and People - These are photos that focus on the people within an aviation scene.

Scenic Views - These tend to be photos taken from an aircraft offering a lofty vantage point. They may also be scenes from the ground with an aviation theme.

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Photographers submit their photos by March 31st.

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The top three photos in each category will be posted in the May issue.

Readers will e-mail their choices to Sandy@AFlyer.com.

The votes will be accepted until June 9th.

The winners will be announced in the July Issue.

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Please submit choices for every category as well as a Grand Prize Winner.

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March 2013

Hot Air, Wings and Flying Things by Jim Ellis Airport owner Don McPherson and the “Friends of MinuteMan Airport” (FOMA) hosted at “Kick Off” Winter Party in the South Hangar at 6B6 on Thursday, January 24. The nowannual event is held to break up the boredom of midwinter and to allow McPherson to tell the airport community the “State of the Airport”, and to encourage local politicians and others to support the airport. Nearly 50 pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and airport supporters were in attendance.

After about a half hour to enjoy the excellent light food items provided and to do some “hangar flying”, McPherson gave his “State of the Airport” presentation. The summary: “The airport is in good condition except for the runway.

All hangar and rental spaces are fully rented.”

He said that there are now 75 based aircraft at MinuteMan. He welcomed new based aircraft owners, including owners of newly arrived Mooneys, Piper Archers, and even one Evektor SportStar LSA. He also noted that 2012 was a record year for fuel sales by dollar value.

McPherson also introduced airport staff, including those that plowed the runways and taxiways. He also proudly pointed to a huge rotary snowplow/snow thrower, saying it had been primarily paid for by State funds. He also noted that “We encourage hunting here,” saying that six deer have been taken this season. Hunting on airport lands is limited to those who are pilots or who are familiar with airport operations.

In a new upcoming initiative, McPherson introduced Karen Gaffney, President of the Rotary Club of the Nashoba Valley. In collabora-

tion with the Rotary Club, MinuteMan Airport will be sponsoring weekly “Cruise In/ Fly-in Nights” on Thursday nights during the summer season, featuring cars from the 1960s to the 1980s, and airplanes flying in. It will be open to the public as a fund raiser for the Rotary Club.

Ms. Gaffney said it is presently still in the planning stages.

In what may be a sign of good news to come, Chris Willenborg of the Aeronautics Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation said that as a part of continuing work on statewide planning, they are starting at pavement planning study for Massachusetts airports. As a part of the study, the state has already inspected the runway at MinuteMan and other Massachusetts airports. Willenborg said “MinuteMan wanted to flunk the test, and did.” He said the MinuteMan runway got a rating of 17 out of a possible 100 points by the state testing standard.

While the runway is still quite usable, it continues to get rougher as time goes by. There appears to be real hope that with the state priorities for airports shifting from building new terminal buildings (Barnes Westfield, Hyannis) to improving airport pavement, MinuteMan should be in line for runway improvements, hopefully in the near future. Willenborg concluded his remarks by introducing State Representative Kate Hogan, who he said has been very supportive of MinuteMan Air Field and aviation in Massachusetts.

Hogan congratulated Don and Nancy McPherson on the positive state of the airport. She said she was pleased at what has been going on at the state level to support privately owned, public use airports like MinuteMan. She said that the Massachusetts DOT has worked up a valuable economic development plan that demonstrated the positive impact of airports on the Massachusetts economy. She said that this study has gotten the favorable attention of Massachusetts legislators.

Next to be introduced were members of EAA Chapter 196. New chapter president Hector Constantzos commented that although Chapter 196 is a part of the Experimental Aircraft Association, “there is nothing experimental about us. Nobody is building a plane. What we do is

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Another community service flying effort taking place at MinuteMan Air Field is Angel Flight flying people with medical conditions to their medical appointments, often from outlying areas in New England into hospitals in Boston. It was noted that in 2012 Fred Moses also passed a significant mark, having flown his 500th Angel Flight in his Cessna Skylane.

The Friends of MinuteMan Airfield was passing out questionnaires at the event to determine if there is interest in buying an airplane and starting a FOMA Flying Club. Anyone interested should contact David Noble at Noble Airventures, the local MinuteMan flight school.

Don McPherson announced a new flying contest for the coming year. Similar to what the Fitchburg Pilots Association ran last year, McPherson challenged MinuteMan Air Field based pilots to fly to all Massachusetts airports (with the possible exception of Logan). He said that any pilot accomplishing this will receive a $50 gift certificate from Nancy’s Restaurant at the airport. Detailed rules for the contest were not announced, but Don made a comment that one would be expected to stop and get a signoff proving they had flown into an airport. That is a bit more rigid than the FPA rules, which allowed a touch and go at each airport with the pilot certifying that he or she had made the landing and takeoff at each airport. (It could also be difficult at some of the airports to find anyone to sign a logbook or other piece of paperwork.)

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Once, Twice, Three Times A Lady During a chilly January week, an unlikely time for flying in New England, three students took their first solo flights out of Northampton Airport.

This is a big deal because solo-ing is a big accomplishment. This is extra special because the 3 students are women!

“I am often asked why there are so few Women pilots,” says Rich MacIsaac, chief flight instructor and manager at Northampton Airport in Northampton, MA. “In fact, only six-percent of those holding pilot certificates are female. Aviation studies have shown the lack of female role models, as well as very little knowledge about Historic Aviation Heroines were listed as top barriers to women succeeding in aviation-related careers.”

Each of the three women began flying for very different reasons. For Angela Grecco it had been a dream of hers since she was 16, but like many aviation dreamers, family obligations delayed her plans a bit.

Diana Wesolowski from Northampton started her lessons because she wanted to do something that she personally felt was extraordinary. It was, “something that would take me near the edge of what I was capable of doing. Fear was the driver. I was never a comfortable flyer, but felt that I had a shot doing this. It was so far out of my comfort zone, but it was now or never.”

Jan Nettler, a 67 year old retired professor of mathematics, came across the opportunity to experience aviation while shopping online. “I was being treated for lymphoma in the spring of 2012 and was purchasing massages on Groupon when I came across the feature offered by Northampton Airport.” Some time in the Redbird full motion simulator, a 30 minute discovery flight and ground time with her instructor, John Smith, has turned her into a regular at 7B2.

Being surrounded with a strong group of supporters has made the learning process easier for all. All three ladies have appreciated the helpful, friendly atmosphere at the airport. Nettler’s instructor, John Smith, is, “a character. He has lots of great stories and really knows what he’s doing.”

For Diana, she appreciates the level of dedication of her instructor, Joe Marino. “This has taken me a while, so ‘slow and steady’ has been my motto. Many people have supported me through this endeavor and kept me going back. What is unbelievable now is that I can’t wait to go back for every lesson!”

Angela works with instructor,Vinnie Melling. “Most of the people in my life think that it’s great that I’m flying, some of the others think I’m a little crazy but that shouldn’t surprise anyone.”

Still smiling since her solo, Grecco’s goal is to get her PPL and enjoy

travel in a “unique, new way. Getting out there and having an adventure is better than 1000 hours on a therapist’s couch!”

Wesolowski said she didn’t even think about her solo for the first few months. “It wasn’t even on my radar. The first 15 hours (of instruction) were primarily to get rid of fear.” She is working toward her PPL as well and said that he goal is “unbelievable but possible!”

Nettler said her first solo was…strange. She had done 3 take-offs and landings with her instructor and then Smith said, “Let me out. Go do 3 more take-offs and landings.” She took a deep breath and did as she was told. and was greeted by her instructor when she was done. “How’d it go?”

Jan exhaled and said, “Can I breathe now?”

“It has been fun reaching different accomplishments. I like the challenge.” Jan is currently on a pretty regular schedule of 3 lessons a week, working toward her goal of getting her Sport Pilot license.

In addition to co-workers and friends supporting her, Diana also corresponded regularly via email with a friend of a friend- who is a pilot. “I have never met this person, but he helped me along through this process more than he will even know.” After she received her “solo wings”, she received this message from him: “We do not have many moments like these in life and as time goes by they mean more and more... I truly believe that if you can not dream it, it will never happen... There are so very few of us that are willing to put ourselves in situations where miracles can grow from...

You took fear and overcame it with wonder, you made your tomorrow better than yesterday... You took a chance on something you never thought possible... And won....”

They all did.

MacIsaac says, “Here at Northampton we have been fortunate to have a fair number of great female students and pilots. In fact, my best flight student ever was female, and she went on to be a pilot in the Air Force Reserve. We hope to further increase these numbers with our upcoming event, Fly It Forward.” On March 9 and 10, Northampton Airport will be offering free flights to girls and women. “Volunteer pilots are coming ready to share their enthusiasm and love for flying. We have a goal of taking 100 females for flights on those days.” For more information on the Fly It Forward event, head to the Northampton Airport website, FLY7B2.

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Websites 3/9 51st Annual MCAS Yuma Airshow NYL MCAS Yuma, AZ http://yumaairshow.com/ 3/15-17 Thunder in the Valley Air Show CSG Columbus, GA www.thunderinthevalleyairshow.com 3/16-17 NAF El Centro Air Show NJK NAF El Centro, CA http://mwrtoday.com/elcentroairshow/ 3/16-17 Luke AFB Days 2013

LUF Luke AFB, AZ www.luke.af.mil 3/17 Jasper Air Show JAS Jaspar, TX www.jasperairshow.net 3/23-24 NAS Key West NQX Key West, FL www.floridaairshow.com 3/23-24 TICO Warbird Air Show TIX Titusville, FL www.nbbd.com/festivals/warbird/ 3/23-24 Florida International Airshow PGD Punta Gorda, FL www.floridaairshow.com/ 4/5-7 MacDill AFB Airfest MCF MacDill AFB, FL www.macdill-airfest.com/default.aspx 4/6-7 New Smyrna Beach Balloon Skyfest EVB New Smyrna Beach, FL http://seasideballoonfest.com/ 4/6-7 Riverside Airshow 2013 RAL Riverside, CA www.riversideca.gov/airshow/ 4/12-14 Sun ‘n Fun Intern’l Fly-In & Expo LAL Lakeland, FL www.sun-n-fun.org/ 4/13 Bluebonnet Airshow BMQ Burnet, TX www.bluebonnetairshow.com/Welcome.html 4/13 16th Annual Mustangs & Mustangs Polk City, FL www.fantasyofflight.com/mustangs-and-mustangs/ 4/13-14 2013 South Texas Shootout NGP Corpus Christi, TX http://cnic.navy.mil/corpus christi/index.htm 4/20 Valkaria AirFest X59 Grant Valkaria, FL www.valkariaairfest.org 4/20 Thunder over Louisville SDF Louisville, KY http://thunderoverlouisville.org/ 4/20 Ft Lauderdale Air Show OPF Ft Lauderdale, FL http://lauderdaleairshow.com 4/20 2013 Enterprise Aviation Expo EDN Enterprise, AL www.schultzairshows.com 4/20-21 Vidalia Onion Festival Air Show VDI Vidalia, GA www.vidaliaonionfestival.com 4/27-28 Warriors & War birds WWII Weekend EQY Monroe, NC ` www.warriorsandwarbirds.com/ 4/27-28 Maxwell AFB Airshow MXF Maxwell AFB, AL www.maxwell.af.mil 4/27-28 MCAS Beaufort Airshow NBC Beaufort, SC www.beaufortairshow.com/index.asp 4/27-28 Westmoreland County Air Show LBE Latrobe, PA www.palmerairport.com/ 4/27-28 Pacific Coast Dream Machines HAF Half Moon Bay, CA www.miramarevents.com/dreammachines/index.html 5/3-5 AirPower over Hampton Roads LFI Langley AFB, VA www.jble.af.mil/ 5/3-5 Central Texas Airshow TPL Temple, TX www.centraltexasairshow.com/ 5/4 Dyess Big County Airfest ABI Abilene, TX www.bigcountryairfest.org/ 5/4-5 Manassas Open House & Air Show MNZ Manassas, VA airboss@schultzairshows.com 5/4-5 Defenders of Liberty Airshow BAD Barksdale AFB, LA www.barksdaleafbairshow.com/ 5/4-5 Sheppard AFB Airshow SPS Sheppard AFB, TX http://sheppardairshow.com/ 5/4-5 Planes of Fame Airshow CNO Chino, CA http://planesoffame.org/ 5/4-5 Virgina Regional Festival of Flight SFQ Suffolk, VA www.virginiaflyin.org/ 5/11 Auburn Opelika Airshow AUO Auburn, AL www.facebook.com/AuburnOpelikaAirShow 5/11-12 Hawkins Field Air Show JAN Jackson, MS www.jmaa.com/JAN/ 5/11-12 Thunder Over the Blue Ridge MRB Martinsburg, WV www.martinsburgairshow.com/ 5/11-12 Madness Over Minter MIT Shafter, CA http://minterairshow.com/ 5/17-19 Warbirds Over the Beach 42VA Virginia Beach, VA www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/airshows/warbirds-over-

the-beach-show-may-2012 5/18-19 Wings Over Wayne GSB Seymour Johnson AFB, NC www.wingsoverwayneairshow.com/ 5/18-19 Fairchild AFBSkyfest 2013 SKA Spokane, WA www.fairchild.af.mil/ 5/18-19 Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular Jacksonville, FL www.jaxseaandsky.net 5/22-27 Quarter Century Celebration COU Columbia, MO www.salute.org/ 5/24-25 Ranger Fly-In & Airshow F23 Ranger, TX http://rangerairfield.org/6/show/ 5/24-26 Hollister Airshow CVH Hollister, CA www.hollisterairshow.com/ 5/25-26 Lynchburg Regional Airshow LYH Lynchburg, VA www.lynchburgairshow.com 5/25-26 New York Air Show at Jones Beach FRG Wantagh, NY www.jonesbeachairshow.com 5/31-6/2 Wings Over Gillespie SEE El Cajon, CA http://ag1caf.org/ 6/1-2 Virginia Beach Patriotic Festival Virginia Beach, VA www.patrioticfestival.com/oceanfront-air-show/ 6/1-2 Rockford AirFest 2013 RFD Rockford, IL www.flyrfd.com/airfest.html 6/1-2 Rochester Int’l Airshow ROC Rochester, NY www.rochesterairshow.com/ 6/1-2 Waterloo Air Show CYFK Waterloo, ON www.waterlooairshow.com 6/7-8 Thunder on the Lakeshore Airshow MTW Manitowoc, WI www.manitowocairshow.com/ 6/7-9 23rd Annual World War II Weekend RDG Reading, PA www.maam.org/maamwwii.html

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Websites 6/8 Charleston Air Expo CHS JB Charleston, SC www.charlestonairexpo.com/ 6/8-9 Golden West Regional Air Show MYV Marysville, CA www.goldenwestflyin.org/ 6/8-9 OC Air Show Ocean City, MD www.ocairshow.com/ 6/14-16 Indianapolis Air Show MQJ Indianapolis, IN www.charlestonairexpo.com/ 6/14-16 CWH Hamilton Intern’l Airshow CYHM Hamilton, ON http://airshow.warplane.com/ 6/15-16 Thunder Over Michigan YIP Ypsilanti, MI www.yankeeairmuseum.org/airshow/ 6/15-16 Denton Air Show DTO Denton, TX http://denton.schultzairshows.com/ 6/15-16 Wings & Wheels Air Expo TEB Teterboro, NJ www.njahof.org/calendar.htm 6/15-16 Wing Over Gaylord GLR Gaylord, MI www.wingsovergaylord.org/ 6/21-23 Spectacle Aerien Intern’l Bagotville CYBG Bagotville, QC www.saibagotville.com/english/ 6/22-23 Vectren Dayton Air Show DAY Dayton, OH www.daytonairshow.com/ 6/22-23 Quad City Air Show DVN Davenport, IA www.quadcityairshow.com/ 6/26 Thunder over the Boardwalk Atlantic City, NJ www.atlanticcitynj.com/acairshow.aspx 6/28 AFMC Freedom’s Call Tattoo 2013 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH www.wpafb.af.mil/tattoo/ 6/28-30 Great Lakes Intern’l Airshow CYQS St Thomas, ON www.greatlakesinternationalairshow.ca/ 6/29-30 National Cherry Festival Airshow TVC Traverse City, MI http://visit.cherryfestival.org/air-show 6/29-30 RI National Guard Airshow OQU North Kingstown, RI www.riairshow.org/ 6/29-30 Cape Girardeau Reg. Air Festival CGI Cape Girardeau, MO http://capegirardeauairfestival.com/ 6/30 Stars & Stripes Air Show 0BZ Warren, VT www.jimparkerairshows.com/ 7/3-4 Fair St Louis Airshow CPS St Louis, MO http://fairsaintlouis.org/fair-saint-louis/air-show/ 7/3-4 Dubuque Air Show & Fireworks DBQ Dubuque, IA http://dubuquejaycees.org/events/fireworks/ 7/3-7 Battle Creek Airshow & Balloon Fest BTL Battle Creek, MI www.bcballoons.com/ 7/4 Tacoma Freedom Fair Air Show Commencement Bay, Tacoma, WA www.freedomfair.com/ 7/4 Fair Saint Louis : Air Show St. Louis, MO http://fairsaintlouis.org/fair-saint-louis/air-show/ 7/5-7 Evansville Freedom Festival EVV Evansville, IN www.hadishrinersfest.com/ 7/6 Thunder over Cedar Creek Lake TYR Tyler, TX http://tocclairshow.com/ 7/6 Truckee Tahoe AirFair

TRK Truckee, CA www.truckeetahoeairfair.com/ 7/12-14 Gary’s South Shore Air Show GYY Gary, IN www.garyairshow.com/ 7/12-14 Geneseo Air Show D52 Geneseo, NY www.1941hag.org/index.html 7/13 Pensacola Beach Air Show Pensacola Beach, FL www.visitpensacolabeach.com/what/airshow.php 7/13-14 AirExpo 2013 FCM Eden Prairie, MN www.airexpo-mn.org/ 7/13-14 Airdrie Regional Air Show Airdie, Alberta, Canada www.airdrieairshow.com/ 7/13-14 Olympic Air Show OLM Olympia , WA www.olympicflightmuseum.com/airshow.php 7/13-14 WingNuts Flying Circus K57 Tarkio, MO www.wingnutsflyingcircus.com/ 7/20-21 St Cloud Air Show STC St Cloud, MN www.stcloudairshow.com/ 7/20-21 Alberta Intern’l Air Show Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada http://albertaairshow.ca/ 7/24 Frontier Days Airshow CYS Cheyenne, WY www.cfdrodeo.com/ 7/24 Rocky Mountain House Airshow Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada www.rockymtnhouseairshow.com/ 7/25-27 Tri-City Water Follies PSC Kennewick, Pasco, WA www.waterfollies.com/ 7/26-28 Oregon International Air Show HIO Hillsboro, OR www.oregonairshow.com 7/27-28 Fort St. John Air Show Fort St John, British Columbia, Canada www.fsjairshow.com/ 7/27-28 Thunder Over Delta Country ESC Escanaba, MI www.upairshow.com/main.php 7/29-8/4 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013 OSH Oshkosh, WI www.airventure.org/ 8/2-4 Seafair Boeing Airshow BFI Seattle, WA www.seafair.com 8/3-4 Milwaukee Air & Water Show Milwaukee, WI www.milwaukeeairshow.com/ 8/9-11 Abbotsford International Airshow YXX Abbotsford, BC www.abbotsfordairshow.com/ 8/10-11 Fargo Airshow FAR Fargo, ND http://fargoairsho.com 8/10-11 Wings Over Vermont BTV Burlington, VT www.wingsoververmont.org/ 8/13 CAF Bluebonnet Airsho BMQ Burnet, TX www.bluebonnetairshow.com 8/16-18 Greenwood Lake Air Show 4N1 West Milford, NJ www.greenwoodlakeairshow.com/ 8/16-18 Rocky Mountain Airshow BJC Broomfield, CO www.cosportaviation.org 8/17 Armed Forces Day / Airshow CYQQ CFB Comox, BC www.comoxairshow.ark.com 8/17 Park County Wings & Wheels Powell, WY www.pcwingsnwheels.com/ 8/17-18 City of Chicago Air & Water Show GYY Chicago, IL www.explorechicago.org/city/en/supporting_narrative/ events___special_events/special_events/mose/chicago_air_and_water.html 8/17-18 Wings Over Wine Country Air Show STS Santa Rosa, CA www.wingsoverwinecountry.org/ 8/17-18 Chilliwack Flight Fest Chilliwack, BC Canada http://chilliwackairshow.ca/ 8/17-18 Wings Over Camarillo CMA Camarillo, CA www.wingsovercamarillo.com/ 8/17-18 Lancaster Community Days Airshow LNS Lititz, PA www.lancasterairport.com/Common/EventsPromotions/Com

munityDays/tabid/77/Default.aspx 8/17-18 New Garden Festival of Flight N57 Toughkenamon, PA www.newgardenflyingfield.com/ 8/23-24 The Airshow of the Cascades S33 Madras, OR www.cascadeairshow.com/ 8/23-25 Dover AFB Open House KDOV Dover AFB, DE www.dover.af.mil/ 8/24 Defenders of Freedom Open House OFF Offutt AFB, Bellevue, NE www.offuttairshow.com/ 8/24 Airshow 13 MTO Mattoon, IL www.colescountyairport.com/ 8/24 Fly Iowa 2013 PRO Perry, IA www.flyiowa.org/fly_iowa.shtml 8/24-25 KC Aviation Expo MKC Kansas City, MO www.kcairshow.com/

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8/24-25 Thunder Over the Valley Santa Maria, CA www.smmof.org/airshowinformation.aspx 8/24-25 Festival of Flight Air & Car Show N57 Toughkenamon, PA www.newgardenflyingfield.com/ 8/24-25 Wings Over Waukesha Air Show UES Waughkesha, WI www.wingsoverwaukesha.com/ 8/24-25 Defenders of Freedom Airshow Offutt AFB Belevue,NE www.offuttairshow.com/ 8/25 Oakland County Intern’l Open House PTK Waterford, MI www.ociaopenhouse.org/ 8/28 Milwaukee Airshow Milwaukee, WI www.milwaukeeairshow.com/ 8/28 Rotary Brantford Charity Air Show Brantford, Ontario, Canada www.facebook.com/pages/Rotary-Brantford-Charity-Air Show/111992042168784 8/30-9/1 Watsonville Fly-In & Air Show WVI Watsonville, CA www.watsonvilleairshow.org/ 8/31-9/1 NAS Patuxent River Air Expo NHK Patuxent River, MD 8/31-9/2 Cleveland National Air Show BKL Cleveland, OH www.clevelandairshow.com/ 8/31-9/2 Canadian International Air Show YYZ & YT Toronto, ON www.cias.org/ 9/6-8 SkyRaid Over South Jersey Medford, NJ www.facebook.com/SkyraidOverSouthJersey 9/7 Fort Scott Airport Day FSK Fort Scott, KS http://fortscott.com/september.php 9/7 Wings Over Waukegan UGN Waukegan, IL www.waukeganairshow.com 9/7 Vail Wheels & Wings Show EGE Gypsum, CO www.vailautoshow.com/wheels-and-wings 9/7-8 Catalina Air Show and Festival AVX Avalon, CA www.catalinaairshow.com/ 9/7-8 Restigouche County Air Show CYCL Charlo, NB http://villagecharlo.com/ 9/7-8 Chippewa Valley Airshow EAU Eau Claire, WI www.chippewavalleyairshow.com/ 9/7-8 Wings of Freedom Air Show SDY Sidney, MT www.sidneymt.com/events/airshow.asp 9/8 Cape Air Kirksville Air Fest IRK Kirksville, MO www.kvairfest.com/ 9/13-15 WACO Fly-in & Homecoming 1WF Troy, OH www.wacoairmuseum.org/ 9/13-16 National Championship Air Races RTS Reno, NV www.airrace.org/eventOverview.php 9/14 Lycoming County Balloonfest & Air Show Hughesville, PA www.lcrotary.com/ 9/14-15 Great State of Maine Air Show BXM Brunswick, ME www.greatstateofmaineairshow.us/ 9/14-15 Owensboro Air Show OWB Owensboro, KY www.owensboro.org 9/14-15 Wings Over Gatineau-Ottawa Gatineau, Quebec, Canada http://envol.vintagewings.ca/ 9/15 Roar at the Shore Airshow Ocean City, NJ http://oceancity.schultzairshows.com/ 9/19-21 NAS Oceana Air Show NTU Virginia Beach, VA www.oceanaairshow.com/ 9/21 Wings & Wheels at Wendover ENV Wendover Airfield, UT www.wendoverairbase.com 9/21 Lake of the Ozarks Air Show H21 Camdenton, MO www.lakeoftheozarksairshow.com/ 9/21-22 Winston-Salem Air Show INT Winston-Salem, NC www.wsairshow.com 9/21-22 California International Airshow SNS Salinas, CA www.salinasairshow.com/ 9/21-22 Neosho Sound of Madness Airshow EOS Neosho MO http://neoshoairshow.com/ 9/22 Hagerstown Wings & Wheels Expo HGR Hagerstown, MD www.wingsandwheelsexpo.com/ 9/28 Millville Aviation Celebration MIV Millville, NJ www.millvilleairshow.com/ 9/28-29 NAS Pt Mugu Airshow NAS Pt Mugu, CA www.cnic.navy.mil/Ventura/index.htm 9/28-29 Chennault Intern’l Gulf Coast Air Show CWF Lake Charles, LA www.facebook.com/pages/Chennault-International-

Airshow/429611537094790 9/28-29 Memphis Airshow NQA Millington, TN www.facebook.com/pages/Memphis-Airshow/162138703834434 9/28-29 Wichita Flight Festival AAO Wichita, KS www.wichitaflightfestival.com 10/4-6 MCAS Miramar Air Show NKX San Diego, CA www.miramarairshow.com/ 10/5 Livermore Airport Air Show LVK Livermore, CA www.cityoflivermore.net/citygov/pw/airport/openhouse/default.asp 10/5 Warbirds Over Paso Paso Robles, CA www.ewarbirds.org/airshow/ 10/5 Wings & Wheels - Georgetown GED Georgetown, DE www.wings-wheels.com/ 10/5-6 California Capital Air Show MHR Sacramento, CA www.californiacapitalairshow.com/ 10/5-6 Vero Beach Air Show 2013 VRB Vero Beach, FL http://veroairshow.com/ 10/5-6 Salute America Air Show 2013 PUJ Dallas, GA www.pauldingairshow.net/ 10/11-13 Texas Antique Airplane FTW Gainsville, TX www.texasantiqueairplane.org/ 10/12-13 Biplanes and Triplanes Virginia Beach, VA www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/airshows/ww1-airshow 10/12-13 San Francisco Fleet Week SFO San Francisco, CA www.fleetweek.us/ 10/12-13 Commemorative Air Force Airshow MAF Midland, TX www.airsho.org/ 10/12-13 Amigo Airsho

BIF El Paso, TX www.amigoairsho.org/ 10/12-13 The Great Georgia Airshow FFC Peachtree City, GA http://s249195248.onlinehome.us/Public_default.aspx 10/12-13 Wings Over North Georgia RMG Rome, GA www.wingsovernorthgeorgia.com/ 10/19-20 Cocoa Beach Air show Cocoa Beach, FL www.cocoabeachairshow.com/ 10/19-20 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show AFW Fort Worth, TX www.allianceairshow.com/ 10/19-20 Boshears Skyfest 2013 DNL Augusta, GA www.boshears.com/ 10/24-26 Copperstate Fly-in CGZ Casa Grande, AZ www.copperstate.org/csj/ 10/26-27 Wings Over Houston Airshow EFD Houston, TX www.wingsoverhouston.com/ 10/26-27 NAS Jacksonville Airshow NIP NAS Jacksonville, FL www.jaxseaandsky.net 10/27 Wings Wheels & Rotors Expo SLI Los Alamitos, CA www.wwrexpo.net/ 11/1-3 Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show NPA NAS Pensacola, FL www.naspairshow.com/ 11/2-3 Stuart Airshow SUA Stuart, FL www.stuartairshow.com/ 11/2-3 Military City USA AirFest 2013 RND San Antonio, TX www.jbsa.af.mil/ 11/9-10 Aviation Nation Open House LSV Nellis AFB, NV www.nellis.af.mil/aviationnation/

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Baby Carmen After a meticulous 10 year restoration the craftsmen at American Aero Services of New Smyrna Beach Florida have produced what can only be described as a work of art. The A-36A “Apache”, owned by The Collings Foundation of Stow Ma., was unveiled at 2012 AirVenture Oshkosh and came away with top honors winning the Grand Champion trophy. Of the 500 Apaches produced in Inglewood California by North American Aviation only three are known to exist, “Baby Carmen” is one of only two still airworthy.

the Rolls-Royce Merlin, the A-36 was equipped with the 1,325 hp Allison V-1710. The Apache’s role as a dive bomber required the addition of hydraulically actuated dive brakes, slotted fins would deploy from the top and bottom of both wings. These brakes were extremely effective in slowing and stabilizing the plane in a dive allowing for greater accuracy on the target earning it the name “Schreien Helldiver” or “Screaming Helldiver” by the German Army.

“Wings of Freedom” tour on a limited basis traveling around the US with their B-17G “Nine O Nine”, B-24J “Witchcraft”, F6F Hellcat and P-51C “Betty Jane”. The tour is beginning its 24th season honoring our Veterans and preserving their history for future generations.

The A-36A was put into service in 1942 as a ground attack/dive bomber, it was armed with six .50 Cal Browning machine guns and had the ability to carry two 500 lb. bombs externally.

Although the basic airframe is that of a P-51 Mustang the Apache has two distinct differences. Since the airplane wasn’t intended for high altitude service, like the P-51’s which relied on

Story and photos by Bruce Vinal Designed primarily as a dive bomber the A36A did have some success as a fighter shooting down 84 enemy aircraft and made Lt. Michael T. Russo from the 27th Fighter Bomber Group an ace. The paint scheme honors the 526th FSB, 86th FG, the original Baby Carmen was flown by two pilots Lt. Gibson and Lt. Lucas it had the distinction of flying 200 combat sorties without an engine change.

The plane will join the Collings Foundation’s

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

FIRST SOLO

KING Aviation Sean Moody John Joyce

Dan Smith CFI Dave Lawrence CFI

North Central Flight Center Prescott Wing Henri Gautschi CFII Premier Flight Center, llc Josh Zisa Gerald Wilcox Kyle Farringer Ryan Bennett

John Lampson CFII Warren Webb CFII Tim Chase CFII Tim Chase CFII

Women Can Fly Event Will Introduce Flight to Girls and Women in Virginia Women Can Fly, a series of three special Saturday events scheduled for June of 2013, will introduce aviation to more girls and women in Virginia.

While the number of women working in the aviation industry has steadily increased, they are still underrepresented in the workforce and the number of women pilots is only 6% of the total pilot population. Women Can Fly will be an enjoyable and educational event for girls and women of all ages.

The event will provide a variety of experiences, including classroom presentations, simulation opportunities, and a flight in a general aviation aircraft for participating girls and women. The goal is to introduce them to aviation and provide information and opportunities in the aviation industry as well as experiencing the fun and camaraderie of general aviation.

Women Can Fly events will be held at: Warrenton-Fauquier Airport on June 8 Hampton Roads Executive Airport on June 22 Lynchburg Regional Airport on June 29 Local contacts are: Michael Young, Event Coordinator Dave Darrah, Airport Manager Warrenton-Fauquier Airport Mfyoung1@verizon.net (703) 966-7701

Lizzy Hauk Lynchburg Regional Airport ehauk@liberty.edu (440) 278-0860 Women Can Fly is co-sponsored by the Ninety-Nines, Inc. (International Organization of Women Pilots); Liberty University; Freedom Aviation; Virginia Department of Aviation, and participating airports.

The Virginia Department of Aviation continually strives to become the standard of excellence among state aviation agencies through its cultivation of an advanced aviation system that is safe, secure and provides for economic development; its promotion of aviation education and awareness; and by providing flight services for Commonwealth leadership and state agencies.

Becky Farley Hampton Roads Executive Airport bfarley@flypvg.com (757) 488-3166

LEARN TO FLY LOCATIONS Connecticut Action Multi Rating 155 Tower Avenue Groton, CT 06340 860-449-9555 www.mward42.tripod.com Connecticut Flight Academy 20 Lindbergh Dr Hartford CT. 06114 869-722-9667 www.ctflightacademy.com

239-430-9220 Shawn@eaa-fly.com www.eaa-fly.com Maine Southern Maine Aviation Sanford Regional Airport (KSFM) 199 Airport Road - Main terminal Sanford, ME 207-324-8919 wwwsouthernmaineaviation.com

978-774-7755 www.beverlyflightcenter.com Eagle East Aviation 492 Sutton Street North Andover, MA 01845 www.eagle-east.com

Westfield Flight Academy-BAF 111 Airport Road Westfield, MA 01085 Twitchell’s Airport & Seaplane Base 413-568-5800 (3B5) - 40 Airport Road www.fivestarflight.com Future Flyers of CT Turner, ME 04282 New Hampshire 94 Wolcott Rd Contact: Dawn or Dale Twitchell Concord Aviation Services Simsbury, CT 06070 www.twitchells3B5.com 71 Airport Road 860-819-3717 Concord, NH 03301 Massachusetts http://futureflyersct.com/ 603-228-2267 Alpha One Flight School Premier Flight Center - HFD 246 South Meadow Road www.mv.com/ipusers/confbo Hartford-Brainard Airport Plymouth, MA 02360 Green River Flight Center 58 Lindbergh Drive 508-747-1494 11 Aviation Drive Hartford, CT 06114 Keene, NH 03431 Berkshire Aviation Enterprises,llc Contact: Gary Ciriello 603-352-2599 (GBR) - 70 Egremont Plain Rd. www.PremierFlightCt.com Great Barrington, MA 01230-0179 Florida Hampton Airfield GreatBarringtonAirport.com Europe-American Aviation Tail Wheel Instruction Diamond Brilliance Flight Center Beverly Flight Center 9 A Lafayette Road 200 Aviation Drive N, Suite # 6 West Side North Hampton, NH 03862 Danvers MA 01923 Naples, FL 34104 603 397-0367

Monadnock Aviation 80 Airport Road Keene, NH 03431 603-357-7600 Rochester Aviation 238 Rochester Hill Rd Rochester, NH 03867 603-479-6845 www.flyskyhaven.com Signal Aviation Services 58 Airport Road West Lebanon, NH 03484 603-298-6555 New Jersey Andover Flight Academy PO Box 239 Andover, NJ 07821 973-786-6554 www.andoverflight.com/ New York Randall Airport P O Box 3062, 100 Airport Rd. Middletown, NY 10940 845-343-5965

North Carolina ISO AERO SEVICES 1410 North Kerr Ave Wilmington, NC 28405 910-763-888 Pennsylvania Gateway Aviation 1730 Vultee Street Allentown, PA 18103 Contact: Bradley Snyder 610-797-7942 Brad@gateway-aviation.com www.gateway-aviation.com Rhode Island North Central Flight Center North Central Airport (KSFZ) 300 Jenckes Hill Rd. Smithfield, RI 02917 www.ripilot.com 401-413-4093 South Carolina Ellsworth Aviation 764 East Smith Street Timmonsville, SC 29161 843-229-4845 www.instrumenttraining.com

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First Annual Reel Stuff Film Festival of Aviation lifts off at Air Force Museum Theatre on April 11-14, 2013 Cinematic celebration features acclaimed filmmakers

The Air Force Museum Theatre announced its inaugural Reel Stuff Film Festival of Aviation will take place in Dayton on April 11-14, 2013. The cinematic celebration of flight also serves as the public grand re-opening of the Museum’s 400-seat giant-screen theatre, currently undergoing an $800,000 renovation.

The First Annual Reel Stuff of Aviation offers a diverse lineup of flightrelated feature films, documentaries, and broadcast programming, each presented by a filmmaker or historian closely associated with its production. An audience question-and-answer session with the filmmaker will follow each showing, offering a unique interactive educational opportunity for fans of filmmaking and of aviation history, alike.

Among the ten screenings confirmed thus far will be the Midwest premier of First in Flight, producer Tara Tucker and director Brandon Hess’s Wright Brothers dramatization; the first film to win a Best Picture Oscar, the late William Wellman’s 1927 silent classic, Wings, a digitally re-mastered version presented by his son, actor and historian William Wellman, Jr.; and Paramount Pictures’ Top Gun 3D, presented by the film’s aerial cinematographer, Clay Lacy, and Barry Sandrew, founder and CCO/CTO of Legend3D, which recently converted the 1986 blockbuster film into spectacular high-definition, giant-screen 3D format.

Additionally, producer Catherine Wyler will present her 1990 Warner Brothers film, The Memphis Belle, as well as the acclaimed documentary of the same name by her late father, Oscar winning director William Wyler, which he produced during World War II. The original Memphis Belle® B-17 Flying Fortress featured aircraft in Wyler’s 1944 film is currently at the National Museum of the United States Air Force® undergoing a full restoration. These and other featured Reel Stuff Film Festival films and filmmakers are listed with screening schedules at www.airforcemuseum.com/reelstuff.

Patrons of Reel Stuff Film Festival will be among the very first to enjoy a new state-of-the-art theatre experience featuring a digital image projection system, an amped up 7.1 surround sound system with 20 speakers, and a towering new six-story screen. One of only a handful of theatres nationwide with this new technology, other improvements festival goers will notice include new seats, carpeting and a presentation stage ideal for Reel Stuff’s interactive screening format.

“We’ve put together an unforgettable weekend, not only for aviation buffs and students of history, but also anyone who loves the art of the cinema or is fascinated by learning the technical, ‘behind-the-scenes’ aspect of filmmaking,” said Mary Bruggeman, Chief of Theatre Operations for the AFMF. “It’s a rare opportunity to meet and mingle with the talented filmmakers responsible for some of our favorite aviation movies, and get a sneak-peak at some new projects being shared for the first time.”

Tickets and passes will go on sale beginning February 15, available in advance by contacting theatre@afmuseum.com or by calling (937) 253-4629.

General admission tickets for individual daytime screenings are $8 per person, and $15 per person for evening shows. Full day discount passes, good for all screenings on that day, are also available; $35 for Friday, $45 for Saturday, and $25 for Sunday. Full Festival passes are available for $90, providing admission for one person to each screening on Friday through Sunday, a savings of more than $25 over general admission prices.

Corporations and individuals interested in festival sponsorship opportunities should contact Reel Stuff Film Festival Director Ron Kaplan at (937) 212-8847 or director@reelstufffilmfest.com, or Air Force Museum Foundation Chief Development Officer Lin Erickson at (937) 656-9258 or lerickson@afmuseum.com.

For more Reel Stuff information and festival updates visit www.airforcemuseum.com/reelstuff or www.reelstufffilmfest.com.

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The Air Force Museum Theatre is operated by the Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc. Proceeds will allow the non-profit 501(c)(3) foundation to bring this world-class festival to Dayton and help support entertainment and educational programs for patrons throughout the year. The Foundation was established in 1960 as a philanthropic, non-profit organization to assist the Air Force in the development and expansion of the facilities of the National Museum of United States Air Force®. The Foundation raises funds through its Museum Store, Air Force Museum Theatre, membership program, flight simulators, and Valkyrie Café, as well as from direct donations. For more information about the Foundation, visit www.airforcemuseum.com.

Reel Stuff Aviation Resources LLC is dedicated to supporting non-profit aviation organizations through producing entertaining events that cinematically celebrate the people, wonder, and joy of flight. Reel Stuff founder and director, Ron Kaplan, is past executive director of the National Aviation Hall of Fame, a columnist for Pilot Magazine and Warbird Digest Magazine, and provides research and on-camera services to aviation film and media productions. His work appears in such projects as Miramax’s The Role of Howard Hughes in Aviation History, PBS-TV’s Legends of Airpower, and Discovery Channel’s Showdown: Air Combat, among many others.

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Just Aircraft Introduces the Highlander SuperStol

Walhalla, SC – Just Aircraft Company recently completed flight testing on their new Highlander SuperStol model which can be built from a kit in the Experimental Amateur-Built category or certified as an SLSA. The upgraded design features a new slatted wing and a virtually indestructible landing gear that can utilize 29” tundra tires.

With the new wing configuration, the Highlander will cruise at 110 mph, land at 32 mph and take off or land in 150’. The improved landing gear, which features long strut airshocks, can handle aggressive landings at off airport sites. The wing slats, when combined with the large Fowler flaps, allow the aircraft to be flown at extremely high angles of attack permitting it to “drop” into small or inclined clearings. All existing Highlanders can be retrofitted with the new folding SuperStol wing.

Just Aircraft Company has shipped over 300 kits to customers in the United States and foreign countries. Buildable as a taildragger or as a nosewheel aircraft, the Highlander can be fitted with regular wheels, tundra tires, skis, or floats. There are a number of options for engines. The SuperStol has an empty weight of 720 pounds, giving it a useful load capability of 600 pounds.

“The new slatted wing has significantly enhanced the performance numbers and slow flight control,” said Troy Woodland, Design Engineer of Just Aircraft.

“This provides access to considerably more off-airport landing sites making the SuperStol one of the most versatile back country machines out there.”

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slowed, the intensity of innovation is far from over.

Sebring’s Airplane Rush; a Quick Post-Review

Tecnam lead the show in the number of aircraft they had on display and that doesn’t even include their popular Twin Rotax model nor their four seater and other larger aircraft. Their P2008 now featuring the latest sophisticated systems is one of the prettiest LSA in the fleet (though that’s a personal feeling, of course). Also from Italy is the Golden Avio F30, the final design from Italian aviation legend Stelio Frati who achieved worldwide fame for his Falco F8L.

Sam Aircraft Sam LS Preparing for Sebring, four days of the show, and a LSA flight over the ocean can fill your days to the brim ... and all of that is truly excellent. January used to be a month of flying doldrums but since Sebring started nine years ago, the month has turned into one of the most active for light plane enthusiasts. ByDanJohnson.com reflects this with increased and growing traffic.

In this article, I’m going to tempt you by quickly highlighting some of what was noteworthy at Sebring 2013. I’ll also give a brief review of the third-annual LSA fly-out to the Bahamas.

AutoGyro MTO Sport amphibious gyroplane We saw several aircraft not before viewed at Sebring: Golden Avio’s F30; the modestly priced Groppo Trail; an amphibian gyrocopter; the Sam LS; and a Tecnam P2008 with the new Rotax 912 iS engine and FlyCool air conditioning installed.

World Aircraft showed their new $85,000 Vision LT. And I was given a special briefing on an airplane that I’m not yet at liberty to discuss but which shows that although the number of new SLSA may have

Famed aerobatic performer Patty Wagstaff is considering flying a routine in a Light-Sport Aircraft, she confirmed in an interview. One she’ll consider is this FK12 Comet with the inverted-capable Lycoming O-233 engine.

Tecnam and World have announced low priced LSA to join the ever-popular Aerotrek in the sub-$90,000 (or sub-$80,000) range, proving that Light-Sport Aircraft are not all more expensive as some pilots still insist. Yes, several deluxe models go for more than $150,000 but these beauties are loaded with fancy features like autopilots, full glass screens, airframe parachutes, and more.

Another lower priced entry we’ll be watching is the Groppo Trail forecast at $85-90,000. In another realm is the soon-to-be aerobatic FK12 Comet with the invertedcapable Lycoming engine.

Tenn-Air’s CH-750 Jabirupowered kit is similar to many LSA

that work well in a flight school. We spoke with several sellers who report higher time LSA doing just that.

While too-many underinformed pilots still feel LSA are “too expensive,” others are continuing to claim that “LSA can’t hold up in a flight school environment,” that they’re built too lightly for the rigors of instruction. Videographer Dave Loveman and I did a series of video vignettes as we spoke with several aircraft manufacturers who gave us information about higher time LSA that are doing just fine training new students to fly.

One of the companies we talked to was M-Squared Aircraft. Proprietor Paul Mather took the time right at the show to detail his own experience with a trainer that shows the facts in numbers that we heard from all these purveyors: given the purchase price and what a trainer can earn, less its operation and maintenance expenses can yield a Light-Sport Aircraft that holds its value quite well and can produce earnings for its operator. That students love flying in new flying machines as opposed to tired, wornout, 40-year-old GA aircraft is no surprise.

Paul Mather’s M-Squared uses this Breese 2 in regular training. He provided a detailed accounting to show how he’s making money with it.

Not only do students get to fly in new aircraft that look and smell new, they also get the benefit of modern equipment similar to what might be in aircraft they buy once their training is complete. Lots of the LSA trainers we examined for our video have glass cockpits that help a student pilot learn the technology while he or she practices landings, stalls, turns, cross country flights, and most of the same maneuvers any Private Pilot candidate learns while flying in a Cessna 172, one of the more common trainers in use today. That the LSA makes less noise and uses less

than half the fuel — and probably lower-priced, cleaner-burning MoGas — is icing on the cake.

The time-proven Aventura amphibian is now under new ownership, lead by Alex Rolinski.

We used to announced two or three new SLSA models each month for what seemed years.

That’s how we’ve arrived at 130 models so far. Now, another such wave of innovation and creativity seems to be showing itself in seaplanes. I’ve written before about the wave of new waterborne aircraft and I remain impressed at their diversity and sheer numbers.

Besides the first amphibious gyroplane I’ve ever seen, familiar names like the Aventura soldier on, now with new ownership in the person of Alex Rolinski.

Writers Jim Lawrence (R) and Dave Unwin (L) visited Flight Design dealer Brian Boucher (C) at the Spruce Creek Fly-in airport near Daytona Beach.

The Sebring show ended with a mass departure of a flock of aircraft that flew off to the Bahamas with yours truly among the group. Jim Lawrence has written about this and illustrated his words with his great photos (articles appear below). After we all returned, he and fellow aviation writer Dave Unwin zoomed around Florida capturing more experiences and photos for future writing in magazines.

So, that’s a very fast — and surely incomplete (regrets to any I missed) — tour of just some of what I saw at Sebring. I’ll be writing more details in the days ahead (and I’ll catch any I missed). Click back soon! Thanks again for your frequent visits.

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Light Sport Expo 2013

The ninth annual Light Sport Expo, held in Sebring, FL, may not have set any attendance records, but there was plenty of enthusiasm and some very interesting new products. The Expo was held January 17-20. We walked the flight line and visited with vendors and pilots, trying to determine the state of this part of the general aviation world. The Expo added an airshow for the first time featured a number of top performers.

One of newer aircraft on display, and one drawing much attention from Expo visitors, was the The Maverick Flying Car actually converts from car to an E-LSA powered parachute. Maverick, based in Dunnellon, FL, offers the car/aircraft as a licensable kit car with a 190 h.p. fuel injected Subaru engine. Specifications indicate an airspeed of 40 mph with a three hour endurance and a useful load of 450 pounds. Ground speed of up to 100 mph are indicated with 25 mpg at more normal speeds. Additional info can be found at www.mavericklsa.com RV 6.5, offered as a LSA. While the number of experimental RVs flying is impressive, Vans is now moving toward offering more factory built aircraft.

Not all aircraft at the Expo were LSA. In fact, the Expo has expanded in recent years to include many additional aviation attractions. The “City of Detroit� restored American Airlines DC-3 was just one of many larger attractions on hand.

Three-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion Patty Wagstaff spent time with Expo visitors as well as joining Team AeroDynamix for the new airshow. Wagstaff spent a great deal of time in a mentoring session with young aviation enthusiast.

The Collings Foundation offered tours and rides in three aircraft, including this B-24. Also on hand were the Foundation B-17 and the P-51 fighter. This was the Foundations first stop on the 2013 tour. The Wings of Freedom Tour is in its 24th year and has made over 2700 stops on the tour. This B-24 is believed to be the last flying Liberator in the world. It was flown by the Royal Air Force, seeing combat in the Pacific Theater. Additional information on the Wings of Freedom Tour can be found at www.follingsfoundation.org.

The Sebring airport ramp was filled with aircraft from numerous vendors offering information on current and models under development.

Numerous aircraft organizations were also one hand, including the Seaplane Pilots Association.

More than 200 exhibitors were on hand, coordinated by more than 300 volunteers.

LSA Expo visitors has the opportunity to ride in this vintage Waco UPF7. Helicopter rides were also offered as well as demos by a number of aircraft vendors.

You could find almost any accessory or service you might want for your LSA in the main hangar at the Expo. The fast evolving avionics area seemed to dominate the vendor market.

The Sport Cruiser was on display for the four day event. In the background is the temporary tower in operation for the four day eventl. More than 3,000 operations are handled during the four day event.

While widespread IFR conditions on the east coast the week before the Expo kept some aircraft from reaching the Expo, there was no shortage of new and interesting products on display. Sebring is located about two hours south of Orlando, and offers an extremely friendly venue for this growing annual event. If you live in an area where January weather is less than ideal, you might want to plan early for the Expo next year.

Story and photo by Mike Likavec

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CHECKPOINTS

New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) May 17-19 Danielson Airport, Danielson, CT Comanche Pilot Training Flight Clinic 8:00AM - 5:00PM If you’re a Comanche pilot, get Comanche Specific Training. Full day of Comanche systems, operational do’s & don’ts, find out how they operate normal and abnormal situations.

Hands on systems clinic, feel, touch & see the Comanche systems while A/C is on jacks. Expert Dual Flight training from a experienced Comanche ATP, CFII, MEI. Flight Review & IPC available. Be a better more knowledgeable, safer and more confident Comanche Pilot. Singles & Twins. Make your reservations now. Contact: Dennis R. Carew Phone: (920) 749-9558 Eastern (DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV) Mar 2: Morristown, NJ. Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) Fly-in/Drive-in for an Open House, Free Lunch and Wings Seminar - American Flyers invites you to join us for our open house. Spend a fun-filled afternoon at the airport and enjoy the camaraderie of others who share your passion for aviation. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and stay for the optional WINGs seminar. All attendees will be given a certificate for a free 2-hour VFR or IFR simulator session.

Contact: Eric Koehler 973-267-3223, Email: eric@af.tv Mar 16-17: Clifton Park, NY. Clifton Park Halmoon EMS (5B2) Glider Ground School to educate the public about sailplanes Contact: Tim Hanke 518-693-6849, Email: tim@adirondacksoaring.com June 1: Kline Kill Airport, Ghent, NY FlyIn Pancake Breakfast, 8am - 12noon pancakes, eggs, sausage, OJ & coffee, all for only $6.

Plenty of parking for both aircraft and cars at one of the most picturesque grass airfields in the Northeast. Prizes! For more info visit www. eaa146.org Please note: fuel is NOT AVAILABLE at Kline Kill Airport (NY1), fuel is available at Columbia County Airport (1B1), 5 NM SW. http://www.eaa146.org/ Contact: Eric Beebe Phone: 518-598-3832 Sep 21: Baltimore, MD. Essex Sky Park annual Wings Wheels fly-in - Essex Sky Park (W48) Baltimore, MD. Essex Skypark w48. Essex Sky Park Annual Wings Wheels fly-in. Start time 9 AM. Fly-In or Drive In Free Tee shirt for all pilots that fly in. Fly-bys Vintage AircraftExperimental Aircraft-Light Sport aircraft- Fuel on field- Aviation safety Seminar We are outside the ADIZ- Grass Roots aviation at it best. Check

our web site for pilot fly in information. Custom Cars-Vintage cars-Hot Rods - Contact: Brian Dolan 443 831 7609, Email: essexskypark@ hotmail.com Sept 14: Kline Kill Airport, Ghent, NY FlyIn Pancake Breakfast, 8am - 12noon pancakes, eggs, sausage, OJ & coffee, all for only $6.

Plenty of parking for both aircraft and cars at one of the most picturesque grass arifields in the Northeast. Prizes for furthest flown and furthest driven. For more info visit www.eaa146.org Please note: fuel is NOT AVAILABLE at Kline Kill Airport (NY1), fuel is available at Columbia County Airport (1B1), 5 NM SW. http:// www.eaa146.org/ Contact: Eric Beebe Phone: 518-598-3832 Oct 19: Medford, NJ. Breakfast at the Flying W Airport Runway Cafe w/Spin Training - Upset Recovery - Flying W Airport - Runway Cafe (N14) Call Freeflight for more info at 609-2650399. Or Call Bob McGuigan at 856-979-3190 or email Bob @ aerobatNJ@yahoo.com Southern (AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN) Mar 2: Chamblee, GA. Fly-in/Drive-in for an Open House, Free Lunch and Wings Seminar - DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) American Flyers invites you and a friend to join us for our open house. Spend a fun-filled afternoon at the airport and enjoy the camaraderie of others who share your passion for aviation. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and stay for the optional WINGs seminar. All attendees will be given a certificate for a free 2-hour VFR or IFR simulator session.

Contact: Brent Grimmel 678-281-0631, Email: brentgrimmel@af.tv Mar 2: Naples, FL. Fly-In Cruise-In. Naples Airport (KAPF) The Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology Annual Fly-In Cruise-In. On March 2, 2013. Come and see all the static display’s from Motorcycles, Aircraft and Classic or Hot Rod Cars. Free pancake breakfast with registration to show or entry fee. Please fly-in or drive-in too benefit education. Thank you.

Mar 2: Pompano Beach, FL. Fly-in/Drive-in for an Open House, Free Lunch and Wings Seminar - Pompano Beach Airpark (PMP) American Flyers invites you and a friend to join us for our open house. Spend a fun-filled afternoon at the airport and enjoy the camaraderie of others who share your passion for aviation. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and stay for the optional WINGs seminar. All attendees will be given a certificate for a free 2-hour VFR or IFR simulator session.

Contact: Andrew Henley 954-785-1450, Email: andrew@af.tv Mar 2: Sebastian, FL. LoPresti Aviation First Saturday Charity Breakfast World Records in Human Powered Flight. Sebastian Municipal Airport (X26) Come listen to Vero Beach’s Glenn Tremml talk about being a part of the Daedalus Human Powered Flight Team and personally setting the world record for distance around a closed course in human powered flight.

The March LoPresti First Saturday Charity Breakfast benefits the Boy Scouts of America, Indian River District. Cost is 10 includes a fabulous hot breakfast 5 for Boy Scouts in uniform.

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2012 SIMSBURY FLY-IN AND CAR SHOW A GREAT SUCCESS Here’s a quiz: Can you name the Fly-Ins, in addition to Oshkosh and Sun N’ Fun, that attract 10,000 or more spectators. A pretty short list, huh? Did you include the Simsbury Fly-In and Car Show in Connecticut? Probably not, yet for over 27 years, this event has grown rapidly and now claims to be the largest of its kind in New England.

Simsbury Airport is located in north-central Connecticut. It’s a typical GA airport with one 2205 ft runway. Home to about 60 airplanes, it sees about 10,000 takeoffs and landings annually. Yet each September, it becomes a beehive of activity as it hosts over 600 airplanes and cars on display, along with many aviation-oriented activities for the entire family. Virtually every type and vintage of airplanes and cars were on exhibit at the 2012 event: homebuilts, antiques, classics, small warbirds, fire engines, hot rods, Ferraris, helicopters, any many new airplanes and cars on display by their dealers.

A mix of airplanes and autos has great appeal for anyone who loves fine machines, or who likes to work with his/her hands. Combining them into a single show is a case of one plus one equals three: the whole has more appeal than the sum of its parts.

The Fly-In is presented annually by the Simsbury Flying Club, the operator of Simsbury Airport. Local EAA Chapter 324 is a major participant, as is the Porter and Chester Institute, which coordinates the car show. Almost 150 volunteers pitch in to assist, without whose help this event wouldn’t be possible.

For the September 23, 2012 show, fifty-eight business exhibitors provided items for display and sale, ranging from jewelry to t-shirts to financial services. Of special interest were the many dealers who displayed new cars and airplanes. Fifteen aircraft brands were represented, including such well known names as Cessna, FlightDesign, Rans, Cirrus, Diamond, AeroAB, Aviat, and Cubcrafters. On the car side of the venue, twenty brands of new vehicles were on display, from Jaguar to Volkswagen, BMW to Chevrolet, and many others.

EAA has a Partnership with Ford and John Deere. Dealers for both these great companies were exhibitors, and were offering the discounts for their products that the Partnership provides to EAA members.

A major contributor to the event’s financial success is the sale of advertising in the 52 page color program, which is given free of charge to each family as it enters the airport. This year featured seventy-eight business advertisers, including some of the most well known names in aviation such as Aircraft Spruce, Lightspeed, Sensenich, Signature Flight Support, and Sikorsky Aircraft, along with thirteen Corporate Sponsors.

As luck would have it, September 23 was one of those beautiful Fall days in New England.

A front had passed through the prior evening, leaving a bright blue sky and a bit of a breeze.

Spectators started to arrive by 7 AM for a great pancake breakfast. It seems like every Fly-In begins with pancakes, and chef Angelo Chirico has a reputation for making “the best ones I ever ate”, according to many happy customers.

By 9 AM, the airport was a noisy place, with arrivals of many airplanes and lots of cars.

Unicom was crackling. At times, five and six aircraft were in the pattern. Seen at a distance, each was just a speck, but which turned into PT 19’s, Bonanzas, Wacos, Navions, and other interesting aircraft.

Hotrods pulled into the gate and gunned their engines to attract attention. A gorgeous old Rolls Royce glided silently into the entry area.

Next came a brace of Ferarris, then a Stanley Steamer, an old fire engine, a German World War II half-track, and a Model T. The friendly FAA controllers at nearby Bradley International Airport provided special arrival procedures that kept the visiting aircraft safely separated while inbound and departing. The airport venue was divided into two large sections, with aircraft on one side and autos on the other.

Teams of Follow Me carts and Civil Air Cadets orchestrated the aircraft arrivals towards carefully planned parking layouts designed to assure the maximum number of available spaces. Organizing the display car and airplane traffic flow in and out of the airport was a significant task, since spectators are scattered throughout the airport grounds and safety is paramount.

A key feature for the past five years has been a demonstration of military formation flying by the Yankee Clippers. All its aircraft are RV’s.

The Clippers performed at 10 AM and 1 PM, looking and sounding impressive and featuring four separate formation types. This year’s demos also featured a Missing Man formation in honor of Joe Bellino, our longtime event Chairman, who passed away several months ago after a long battle with cancer.

Later in the morning, Hartford Hospital’s LifeStar medivac helicopter arrived and remained on display for several hours. Everyone in Connecticut knows about the wonderful service these folks provide, and this was a chance for spectators to see the aircraft up close and talk with its crew.

A special treat was provided by the famous Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, which flew in its World War I Spad replica from its home east of the Hudson River for display. Many aircraft came from further distances all around the region and

as far away as Virginia and Maryland.

One of the most anticipated events was a low altitude flyover by a giant C5-A military cargo jet based nearby at Westover Air Force Base.

These aircraft are usually seen from afar. A flyover at such low altitude truly revealed the massive size and power of this great beast.

Throughout the day, a series of outstanding aviation seminars were held. Amy Corbett, the FAA’s New England Regional Administrator, presented an update of NextGen. Igor Sikorsky, Jr., son of the famed helicopter pioneer, gave a personal tribute to his father. Harry Pember, formerly of Sikorsky Aircraft, described the restoration of the giant VS44 flying boat that is now on display at the nearby New England Air Museum. Steve Smith of Future Flyers of Connecticut gave a seminar for people interested in taking flying lessons. Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome presented its history and described its many famous aircraft. Doug Stewart, who heads the National Association of Aviation Educators, provided tips for pilots transitioning into experimental aircraft.

As always, there were lots of good things to eat for lunch. In addition to the usual hot dogs and burgers, spectators could feast on Ben and Jerry’s ice cream and many other goodies. No one goes away hungry from the Simsbury Fly-In. At mid-afternoon, trophies in over 20 categories were awarded to the proud owners of the winning aircraft and cars. As the aircraft depart for home, they provided a final reason for thousands of spectators to line up along the runway to say farewell until next year.

This event is a major factor in keeping Simsbury Airport alive and well financially. The airport is privately owned but open for public use.

It receives no public-sector financial support.

All of its revenues come from its own pilots and users, and from renting business space in the airport building. Perhaps equally as important as its financial benefits, this event gives the community a wonderful opportunity to experience grass-roots aviation up close and personal.

The public relations value of the Simsbury FlyIn and Car Show is immense.

You can “see” the Fly-In at www.simsburyflyin.com. The 2013 Simsbury Fly-In and Car Show will be held on September 15. Come on down !

Story by Bill Thomas Photos by Phil Worley

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March 2013

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