Ce l e b r a t i n g3 6Y e a r si nPu b l i c a t i o n
www. i n f l i g h t u s a . c o m
F e b r u a r y2 0 2 0
Cel ebr at i ngT ex asav i at i onhi s t or yandher i t age,t heL oneSt arAv i at i onMus eum cel ebr at es30y ear s . . . . . . wi t ht heB17Thunder bi r d!
Liteye’s Counter-UAS Systems for Airports
Advancing drone technology and the frequency of malicious drones at airports has created an urgent need for drone detection and defense systems at airports all over the world. Liteye’s combat proven Counter-UAS System is designed to protect airports and critical infrastructures from hostile small unmanned air systems (sUAS) incursions. Using similar detect, track and classify technology currently used by the US military, the Liteye system gives the airport authority an early warning capability, allowing air traffic control to temporarily warn off specific at-risk incoming flights. The system also identifies the point of origin of the drone user, allowing emergency personnel to respond appropriately.
Liteye’s Counter-UAS Detection System DETECT - smart-sensor package capable of remotely detecting small Drones (UAS) TRACK - tracking and classifying them, providing end-user situational awareness and a IDENTIFY - forensic tool that assists in apprehending and prosecuting malicious drone or UAS operators. Liteye’s Counter-UAS technology is the ideal solution for protecting airports against the danger posed by malicious drone intrusion.
www.liteye.com sales@liteye.com (720) 974-1766
Liteye Systems Inc. 7060 S Tucson Way A, Centennial, CO 80112, USA
February 2020
www.inflightusa.com
3
Calendar of Events
To list your group’s event on a space available basis, please send your event notice with date, time, place w/city and state, contact name, and phone number to: Calendar, In Flight USA, P.O. Box 5402, San Mateo, Calif. 94402, or email 3rdavenue@embarqmail.com.
FEBRUARY
1
4 7—9 15 15 — 16 16
21 22 22 — 23 23
MARCH
3
6—7 7
13 — 14 14
15 21 21 — 22
27 — 28 28 28 — 29
31 — Apr. 5
APRIL
4
4—5
7 18
Q Chino, CA: Living History Flying Day, 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Chino, CA: Kilroy Coffee Klatch, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-7576. Q Buckeye, AZ: Buckeye Air Fair/Copperstate Fly-In, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Buckeye Municipal Airport, (623) 349-6000, buckeyeaz.gov. Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 8 a.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309, www.flabob.org. Q Santa Rosa, CA: Open Cockpit Weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery Field, (619) 301-2530. Q Laredo, TX: Stars & Stripes Air Show Spectacular, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Laredo Int’l. Airport, (956) 722-0589, www.wbcalaredo.org. Q Palm Springs, CA: “We Did It Together” Annual Gala, 5:30 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, tickets and info (760) 482-1836. Q Plant City, FL: Planes, Trains & Auomobiles, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Plant City Airport, (813) 754-3707, plantcity.org. Q Puyallup, WA: Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show, Sat. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m./Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Showplex, washington-aviation.org. Q Westchester, PA: Panel Discussion of Tuskegee in Philadelphia, 2 to 4 p.m., American Helicopter Museum, (610) 436-9600, americanhelicopter.museum.
Q Chino, CA: Kilroy Coffee Klatch, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-7576. Q Casa Grande, AZ: Cactus Antique Fly-In, gates 8 a.m., Casa Grande Municipal Airport, (520) 426-3616, cactusflyin.org. Q Chino, CA: Living History Flying Day, 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Yuma, AZ: MCAS Yuma Air Show, gates Fri. 4:30 p.m./Sat. 9 a.m., yumaairshow.com. Q Del Rio, TX: Fiesta of Flight Air & Space Expo, Laughlin AFB, laughlin.af.mil. Q El Centro, CA: NAF El Centro Air Show, gates 9 a.m., elcentroairshow.com. Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery Field, (619) 301-2530. Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 8 a.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309, www.flabob.org. Q Phoenix, AZ: Luke Days 2020, gates TBA, Luke AFB, luke.af.mil. Q Palmdale, CA: LA County-Aerospace Valley Air Show, gates 9 a.m., William J. Fox Airport, lacountyairshow.com. Q Santa Rosa, CA: Open Cockpit Weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. Q Napa, CA: Vintage Aircraft Display, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Napa Airport, (707) 944-9236. Q DeFuniak Springs, FL: Marvel of Flight Fly-In & Expo, time TBA, DeFuniak Springs Airport, (850) 892-8534, defuniaksprings.net. Q Mesa, AZ: Open House, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Flacon Field Airport, (480) 644-2450, falconfieldairport.com. Q Riverside, CA: AirFest 2020 “Thunder over the Empire,” gates 8 a.m., March ARB, marchairshow.com. Q Tampa, FL: Tampa Bay AirFest, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., MacDill AFB, (813) 828-7469, tampabayairfest.com. Q Lakeland, FL: Sun ’n Fun Fly-In, Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, flysnf.org. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Chino, CA: Living History Flying Day, 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org. Q Kingsville, TX: Wings over South Texas, NAS Kingsville, schedule TBA, wingsoversouthtexas.com. Q Waco, TX: The Heart of TexasAirshow, TSTC Waco Airport, 2020 info TBA. Q Chino, CA: Kilroy Coffee Klatch, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-7576. Q Louisville, KY: Thunder over Louisville, 11 a.m., Waterfront Park, thunderoverlouisville.org.
NEW TANKS -
QUOTES ON: Cherokee Tanks Fuel Cells & Metal Tanks Repair, overhauled & new Technical Information or Free Fuel Grade Decals
10 YEAR WARRANTY
MONARCH PREMIUM CAPS Premium Stainless Steel Umbrella Caps for your Cessna 177 through 210 www.hartwig-fuelcell.com
info@hartwig-fuelcell.com
Keeping aircraft in the air since 1952
US: 1-800-843-8033 CDN: 1-800-665-0236
INTL: 1-204-668-3234 FAX: 1-204-339-3351
MH
FLY HIGH with
Since 1985
Mountain High
Aviation Oxygen Systems
MOUNTAIN HIGH
Made in the USA
Equipment & Supply Company
GA and Rotorcraft Pilots use MH Oxygen Systems with Pulse-DemandTM sss Makes flying at the higher altitudes safe and comfortable sss Portable Pulse-DemandTM Systems
MH XCP 1-4 Place Cross-Country 0ILOT System
EZ BreatheTM Cannulas
s
www.MHoxygen.com s sales@mhoxygen.com
FAA/CAMI Tested
4
COVER STORY
STOP
TWO AVIATION MUSEUMS OPERATION OF THEIR B-17S DUE TO RISING COSTS In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
February 2020
Above Left: Known universally now as The Movie Memphis Belle, due to her starring role in the 1990 film Memphis Belle, this B-17 is being returned to her owner from the National Warplane Museum in New York. (Courtesy National War Plane Museum) Above Right: The Lone Star Flying Museum’s Thunderbird. (Courtesy Lone Star Flight Museum) Due to rising operational costs, both the National War Plane Museum in Geneseo, New York, and the Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston, Texas, announced last month they will stop operating their B-17s. The National Warplane Museum has had the “honor of operating the B-17 The Movie Memphis Belle for the family of
David Tallichet and the Military Aircraft Restoration Corporation for the last four years. In light of the increasing hourly operation and insurance costs in connection with the aircraft, the Museum’s Board of Trustees has decided to cease operating the airplane effective immediately (Jan. 28) and terminate the lease of the aircraft,” said Bob Dauer, spokesman
for the National War Plane Museum. Plans are currently underway to return the aircraft to the Tallichet family. The Lone Star Museum published a similar statement: “Due to rising operational expenses, following the Jan. 25 flights, there are no further plans to fly the B-17 for the remainder of 2020.” Lone Star’s B-17 Thunderbird has been a
popular attraction and has been a favorite “ride” event for many museum and airshow visitors. To learn more about the museums and their slate of events and attractions, visit their websites: The National War Plane Museum at nationalwarplanemuseum.com and the Lone Star Museum at lonestarflight.org.
J.T. Evans
AIRCRAFT SALES, INC. Aircraft Specialist & Used Parts
Specializing in Landing Gear and Control Surfaces “We also do Recovery & Storage for Singles & Light Twins”
800-421-1729 407-843-4547 Fax 407-425-1817 2501 S. Orange Blossom Trail • Orlando, FL 32805
BUY AMERIC A N ! !
TABLE Volume 36, Number 6
OF
CONTENTS
650-358-9908 • Fax: 650-358-9254 • E-mail: vickie@inflightusa.com • www.inflightusa.com
February 2020
ON THE COVER COVER STORY
FEATURED COLUMN
RISING COSTS GROUND HISTORIC AIRCRAFT
FLYING INTO WRITING
DID SOMEONE SAY AIRBORNE PHOTOGRAPHER?
LONE STAR AIR MUSEUM’S B-17 THUNDERBIRD AND PACIFIC WAR MUSEUM’S B-17 MEMPHIS BELLE
By Eric McCarthy Story Begins on Page 33
Story on Page 4 Cover Photo Courtesy Lone Star Air Museum
NEWS Biz Aviation’s Sustainability Commitment Highlighted at 2020 WEF ..8 EAA Encourages Caution Regarding Aircraft Registration Renewal 10 Capt. James Lovell Receives Freedoms Wings Award ........................11 Garmin Reimagines Aircraft Flight Instrumentation ............................13 DOT Issues Proposed Rule on Remote ID for Drones ........................16 DOT’s Remote ID for Drones Rule Concerns EAA................................17 Aquiline & VyrtX to Deliver Drone for Human Organ Transport..........19 Ford Tri-Motor Volunteer Crew Chiefs Needed ......................................22 Business News: Citation Enters NetJets Fleet .............................. 28, 49 U.S., Japan Welcome New Year with Bilateral Jump ............................30 Sen. Cory Gardner Visit Liteye, Discusses UAS Solutions..................46 Film Celebrating Tuskegee Airman Released ........................................47 HAI Names James Viola as New President ............................................34 Bearhawk Aircraft Delivers New Companion Kits ................................36 Boom Supersonic Forms Partnership with Flight Research, Inc. ......37 Orbis Flying Eye Hospital to Land at Sun ‘n Fun..................................40
COLUMNS Editorial: Aviation Makes the Headlines By Ed Downs ..................................................................6 Exploring Fun Near Buchanan Field, Concord By Yvonne Banis ..............................................................9 576th AMXS Leverages Robotic Paint Stripping Technology By Todd Cromar, 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs ............24 AFMC Seeks Innovative Ideas Through Campaign By Maria Alia-Novobilsky, AF Materiel Command ..............26 Aerospace Sophomore Contributes to Suborbital Research Payload By Keaton A. Ziem, Embry-Riddle ....................................35
Flying With Faber: New and Exciting Travel Around the World By Stuart J. Faber ............................................................29 Homebuilder’s Workshop: Miscellaneous Rambling By Ed Wischmeyer ..........................................................32 SafeLandings: The “Whether” of Winter Weather ....................................................................................42
DEPARTMENTS Calendar of Events ..........................................................3 Classifieds ......................................................................48 Index of Advertisers ......................................................50
6
In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
AVIATION MAKES Editorial
1974 Cessna A185F
1976 Beech V35B Bonanza
1868 TTSN. Exceptionally low time aircraft. Less than 1900 total hours, contiinuous and original logs and a clean panel and interior. After lengthly disuse, it has been brought “back to life” with an extensive annual in 2018. Robertson STOL Kit, Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A-6R 3-Blade-Contstant Speed Prop. overhauled in 2018. Dual King KX170’s One with Glidescope, King KR86 ADF. King KN74 TSO RNAV and more. Readyto Fly!...........................................................$139, 900
TTSN 4242, 1495 SMOH, Beautiful and well carred for aircraft. Exceptional paint, leather interior and outstanding mechanical condition. Engine: 1495 hours TT SFRM, 425 hours STOH. MCCauley 3-blade prop 423 TT SNEW. Fully integrated Garmin GNS-430W and Garmin GMX-200 coupled to the King KAP/KFC 200 Autopilot/Flight Director.GPSS, and ADS-B.Custom interiorwith 4-place intercom 2001, 1997 paint by Century Aircraft/Chino in excellent condition. Southern California aircraft. ........................................................................................$122,000
1970 Piper Arrow
1975 YAK-50
4917 TTAF, 276 SMOH. Clean and well maintained Piper Arrow with ADS-B In/Out! Garmin GTX 345 integrated with Garmin 530W. Great transition from a trainer to a single with retractable landing gear and controllable-pitch propeller.Beautiful cross country IFR platform with low time engine .............................$72,000
TTSN 170, 14 SMOH. Fully Restored and Like New! The aircraft had 156 hours since new when sent back to factory in Russia for complete overhaul 1999.Declared a “zero time” overhaul.with latest tech standards. Complete avionic upgrade in compliance to European standards 2015.Call for more information........$89,000
Steve Feldman • Sales Manager (650) 394-7610 • steve@airplanesusa.com San Carlos Airport • 620 Airport Way • San Carlos, California 94070 AirplanesUSA of Chicago
AirplanesUSA of Florida
(847) 331-3133
(954) 491-1700
www.airplanesusa.com
CFI ACADEMY IT’S NOT CFI; IT’S CF-WHY
CFI Academy has been training FAA Certificated Flight Instructors since 1988. Maintaining focus and staying dedicated to teaching CFI courses exclusively for this long, we really are the experts in the Flight Instructor Training business.
Come to the EXPERTS in the field to train for the most demanding and challenging checkride you will ever take! • On-campus housing – custom built – means total immersion for three weeks, and no distractions. • From course start date to checkride completion – three weeks. • Flat Rate Ground School – the biggest variable in the training cost for CFI. CFI Academy 3700 E Jahant Rd. Acampo, CA 95220
1-916-209-0234 admin@cfiacademy.com Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CFIACADEMY.COM
W
February 2020
By Ed Downs
ouldn’t it be nice if the title of this editorial viewpoint represented good news? Everyday, some aspect of aviation saves lives, delivers aid to desperate people, creates a new technology and enables millions to reach out and share a world that seems to be getting smaller than ever. In truth, aviation makes “headlines” virtually every hour and has forever changed our planet… but none of these realities make it to the front pages of multimedia sources. Good news and headlines seldom share space in today’s media. Sadly, the truth that bad news makes good headlines strikes again, as we ponder the tragic helicopter crash that took the life of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and eight other individuals who have forever had their ability to contribute to society cut short. This writer, and most of America, shares the deep sorrow and sense of loss being experienced by the families and friends of the victims of this tragedy. Regrettably, aviation must now deal with another headline. Corporate aviation and general aviation share much in common. While many of us view the corporate world as one of jets, turbo props and helicopters, that little 115 hp plane this writer flew hundreds of hours, from coast to coast, for many years, while promoting an aircraft manufacturer, was no less a “corporate aircraft.” We have a shared interest in what the future may bring. Once the remembrances of those lost have been moved to page two, the focus will turn to what caused the crash. This often leads to the unfortunate cry of “never again,” and “something must be done.” Both sentiments are worthy of discussion, but seldom come up with workable solutions. We will hear a lot of conjecture, accusations and misinformation. Headline seeking politicians will propose new rules and restrictions. Our alphabet groups (AOPA, NBAA) will swing into action to prevent headline seekers from doing permanent damage to an aviation system that works remarkably well. These thoughts are being shared only days after this tragic event took place. Speculation is rampant, experts are offering opinions and conclusions are being reached, all without the aid of definitive knowledge. By the time this editorial view is read, more will certainly be known. This writer did experience a chilling coincidence, learning of this crash while teaching a Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic (FIRC). One of the attendees, an experienced helicopter pilot, received a text message from a family member telling
THE
HEADLINES
him of the crash. At that moment, the subject being taught in the class dealt with human factors, especially the subjects of “get-there-itus” and “plan continuation bias.” Given only scant information, the class discussion instantly incorporated both subjects into speculation as to how such an accent could take place. Now, a few days later, the media is beginning to conclude that weather, combined with possible “pilot error” were the primary causes. While these conclusions are not based upon any hard data, it is known that weather was poor (low ceilings and visibility) and there is no immediate indication of fatal mechanical problems. Allow me to share some facts that are evident, and then look at human factor issues that might be involved. Nine people in the helicopter … isn’t that a bit much? No, not for the Sikorsky 76B. With a maximum gross weight of 11,700 pounds, accommodating a useful load of over 4,000 pounds and two PT-6 turbine engines producing nearly 2,000 combined horsepower, this is a capable helicopter. This well-equipped helicopter was used regularly by Kobe Bryant and had even been repainted to include his company’s logo. It was fractionally owned by a separate company, not Bryant. With a four-bladed rotor spanning 45 feet and a length of 53 feet, N72EX was a real “head turner.” The media has been reporting on how bad the weather was, but that is a factor that can be mitigated by pilot skill. The L.A. basin area was experiencing a “marine layer,” meaning low clouds and patches of fog. The weather at N72EX’s departure airport (John Wayne Regional) was reported at 3 to 4 miles visibility, with ceilings in the L.A. basin running between 1,000 and 1,500 feet AGL. This is classic “scud running” weather, low, but doable, in class G airspace, especially in a helicopter flown by a pilot experienced in the area, which was the case. The initial flight path was north, appearing to follow a VFR Fly-Way shown on the Los Angeles VFR Fly-Way chart, which is on the reverse side of the Los Angeles Class B Area chart. Of course, this chart is also contained in an approved Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). It has been reported that the pilot was using his tablet. Also remember, VFR minimums in Class G airspace (at low altitude east of the LAX Class B) are just onemile visibility and remain clear of clouds. For helicopters, the one-mile visibility is waved if flying at a speed that gives time Continued on Page 7
February 2020
Editorial
Continued from Page 6 for obstacle avoidance. Frankly, given the stability of the weather, this experienced SoCal writer would have launched. Oh yes, the following will include the names of freeways in the clearances, commonly used by ATC in Southern California. Pilots tend to know the freeway system better than drivers! Approaching the Glendale area, one would need to turn west, towards the destination, mentioned as Camarillo in ATC communications, not Calabasas. Camarillo may have been stated to help with ATC orientation. A turn to the west (following the 101 Freeway in the south part of the San Fernando Valley) necessitated calling Burbank Approach (reporting 2.5 miles visibility with about a 1,200 feet AGL overcast) to request special VFR (no minimum visibility for helicopters). Burbank approved the special VFR request, but asked N72EX to hold for arriving IFR traffic into Burbank, a standard procedure, as IFR traffic has priority. The hold was over flat land between the hilly country surrounding the Rose Bowl and Griffith Park. All doable. The 101 Freeway request was not possible due to IFR traffic departing nearby Van Nuys Airport, so Burbank Approach finally cleared N72EX to fly north along the 5 Freeway, and then west on 118 Freeway, taking the flight north of Van Nuys Airport. Now westbound on the 118 Freeway, N72EX contacted Helicopter Control at Van Nuys. Visibility was reported at 2.5 miles with an overcast at 1,200 AGL. With the field elevation of Van Nuys Airport at 800 msl and the general elevation of the “Valley” ranging between 800 msl and 1,000 msl, the clouds would have been about 2,000 msl. N72EX reported at an altitude of 1,400 msl over the 118 Freeway, making it roughly 600 feet AGL and 600 feet below the overcast, visibility greater than two miles. Certainly minimum, but doable scud running for an experienced pilot in a well-quipped helicopter. After passing north of Van Nuys, N72EX asked for a turn to the south to pick up the 101 Freeway which leads directly to Calabasas, Thousand Oaks and Camarillo. When heading south, N72EX contacted SoCal (Center) and was told he was too low for flight following. Radar shows N72EX picking up the 101 Freeway and turning west, with radio contact and radar being lost shortly after that event. Throughout the maneuvering in the San Fernando Valley, ceilings were at around 1,200 AGL (2,000 msl) and N72EX was about 1,400 msl, about 600 feet above the ground. But the 101 Freeway starts uphill in the west valley, rising to about 1,300
www.inflightusa.com msl around Calabasas and 1,800 msl in the Thousand Oaks area. Mountains surrounding the 101 Freeway go up to 2,400/3,500 feet msl. Assuming the clouds stayed at 2,000 msl, it is apparent that the clouds would have come into contact with the ground, causing what many have reported as “heavy fog” in the area of the crash. Basically, the ground appears to have forced N72EX to a higher and higher altitude, until it entered the overcast and lost visual reference to the ground. It is now being reported that the final moments of flight involved a very high rate of descent and high speed. It is probable that N72EX was equipped with ADS-B, which can provide such data when primary and secondary radar returns are not available. It is reasonable to conclude that a last minute attempt to gain altitude to clear rising terrain may have resulted in unintended flight into IMC, followed by special disorientation. This writer is struck by the fact that N72EX was being flown well within the regulations, and safety, until the very last moment. The PIC would have most certainly been aware that he was flying into the classic CFIT (Controlled Flight Into Terrain) scenario, so why continue. Obviously, many will be evaluating that question. But the subjects being covered in the FIRC class I was teaching certainly come to mind. “Get-there-itus” is a classic condition, caused by pressure at the end of the trip. Perhaps it is an important meeting, scheduled appointment, pressure from an important passenger, knowledge that failing to complete a trip means you lose your job (it happened to this writer) or just being so close to completing the mission that even experienced pilots “stick with it” for just a little bit longer. One must consciously recognize when such thoughts enter the picture and use that recognition as the red flag that is loudly screaming, “you have already gone too far!” It is time to make that 180 or just get your machine on the ground, before the ground forces the issue. The second behavioral tendency is called “plan continuation bias.” It is like being at an auction and finding that one item you have always wanted. When the bidding starts, you have a limit. But as the activity increases, you become locked in on getting that one item, and end up bidding three times your limit! It has happened to all of us. Pilots tend to be type A personalities, proud of achieving objectives. Once a goal is set, we are hard pressed to give up on it, to the point of continuing into demising situations. Once again, one needs to acknowledge this behavior and recognize it as a red flag. Continued on Page 9
7
KNIT BEANIE $18.00
KNIT BEANIE SLOUCH STYLE $21.00
TACTICAL JACKET $144.00
PLAID FLANNEL SHIRT Available in men’s and women’s styles.
$45.00
aopapilotgear.com AOPA members save 10% on purchases. Members with PPS Basic, PPS Plus or Life members save 20% off purchases.
TRICKS
8
OF THE
TRADE
In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
D
By Mark Baker
February 2020
uring the formative years of our lives we are often asked, what do you want to be when you grow up? Although the question is timeless, its answers have changed significantly in the past few decades. Career day in my childhood mostly consisted of police officers, doctors, and astronauts. But today Generation Z is trading the spacesuit for action cameras, as recent surveys suggest being a YouTube star is one of the most highly sought professions among kids in the United States and United Kingdom. Achieving social media influencer status and becoming an overnight online sensation may be unlikely for most, but other interesting, rewarding jobs are out there – many of which don’t require a college degree, rather a specific skillset or trade.
From adolescence on, many of us have played into the social construct that having a college diploma is the only means to success. And a degree opens doors to many rewarding careers. However, analysts have predicted 3 million job vacancies for skilled trades by 2028, meaning there is no better time to learn a skillset. From jobs in construction to manufacturing or maintenance, opportunities exist everywhere. In our own world, aviation maintenance and avionics technicians are in high demand. A recent fuel stop down South got me talking to some local pilots who said they practically have to beg the mechanic on the field to work on their aircraft or they’re left grounded. It’s becoming more apparent that with baby boomers hitting retirement age, new blood is needed and needed quickly. Boeing’s research backs that up, with its 2019 Pilot and Technician Outlook stating that the world
needs more than 750,000 new maintenance technicians over the next 20 years to maintain its global fleet. All facets of our aviation ecosystem depend on effective training and personnel with trade skills, such as airframe and powerplant mechanics. Unfortunately, vocational arts have all but vanished in high schools and counselors too often push college over trade schools, marginalizing these critical professions. It’s not helpful that Hollywood does a terrible job of portraying tradespeople as the stereotypical overweight, greasy laborer – despite the fact that many taking up these fields end up working in pristine environments and using high-tech tools and techniques to build and service equipment of all types for great wages, predictable hours, and good benefits. The good news is that together, the industry and Congress are making strides in closing the skills gap. The passage of the
bipartisan 2018 FAA reauthorization act included positive provisions such as the aviation technical workforce grant program, which creates scholarships, apprenticeships, new training programs, purchasing of equipment for schools, and supporting career transition for members of the armed forces. Last year, I was able to testify before Congress in support of this crucial program, which has since received full funding. The world may not need thousands of social media stars, but it will always need mechanics, plumbers, welders, and electricians. Work ethic, jobs that can’t be outsourced, and knowledge of a particular skillset will never be taken for granted. Let’s work together to support efforts to close the skills gap. After all, trades have long been the backbone of American society, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
A global coalition focused on business aviation sustainability on Jan. 20 welcomed two new carbon-reduction initiatives for Davos-bound flights at this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF), starting Jan. 21, 2020, in Davos, Switzerland. The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF Coalition), in conjunction with the World Economic Forum and Zurich Airport, has secured agreements to make SAF available for aircraft departing the airport. At an event held Jan. 20 at Zurich Airport to demonstrate the fuels’ viability, organizers thanked officials with WEF and the airport for their collaboration with industry stakeholders in support of the demonstration. Additionally, under a payment-transfer initiative known as “book-and-claim,” operators flying to Davos are, for the first time, able to purchase SAF supplies, even at airports where SAF is not available. The initiative will be in place at New
Jersey’s Teterboro Airport (TEB) outside New York City, Laurence G. Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford, Mass., and Dulles International Airport (IAD), outside Washington, DC. Simply put, SAF will be apportioned to the purchasing aircraft at TEB, BED and IAD, and consumed through a routine operation at California’s Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Leaders with the coalition stakeholder groups applauded both initiatives, which were made possible through the efforts of Jet Aviation, Neste and World Fuels. “NATA commends the SAF Coalition and our members from all segments of the supply chain for their dedication and innovation in advancing a number of sustainable firsts for the business aviation industry,” stated National Air Transportation Association (NATA) COO Timothy Obitts. “These milestones demonstrate that meaningful change can be achieved through partnerships, education and collaboration.”
“Business aviation aims to be a catalyst in the transition to cleaner and more sustainable transport. The new SAF program brings us one step closer,” said Juergen Wiese, Chairman of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA). “This week at Davos, business aviation is laying the foundation of a physical, and traceable, SAF supply chain around the world.” “It is paramount that business aviation stimulates supply and demand for SAF, which is a linchpin to our industry’s sustainability commitments. These initiatives complement efficiency gains garnered through more efficient aircraft and engine designs and leveraging performance-based navigation, which is enabled through advanced avionics,” said Pete Bunce, General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO. “Business jet operators and their stakeholders around the world can and should request SAF when fueling their tanks,” said Kurt Edwards, Director
General of IBAC. “The demand for SAF is the game changer for more production, and the time is now to bring the supply to our industry and demonstrate that thousands of aircraft are ready to fly with SAF.” “Business aviation has long been committed to the sustainability of flight,” said National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen. “As we continue working toward increased availability of sustainable fuels, we know that these initiatives are key to moving the industry toward a carbon-neutral future, this week, and in the years to come.” Business aviation groups have been working for decades to decrease the industry’s emissions footprint, as part of the larger Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change. Learn more at www.futureofsustainablefuel.com. The SAF Coalition includes EBAA, GAMA, IBAC, NATA and NBAA.
FAI has announced that the 2022 FAI World Air Games, due to take place in Turkey, have been cancelled. The Turkish Aeronautical Association (THK), which had been awarded the organization of the event, asked the FAI to
postpone the Games until 2025, due to the current difficult economic situation in Turkey. Following this request, the FAI Executive Board, after consultation with the Air Sports Commission Presidents, made the decision to cancel the 2022
Games rather than postponing them. The Board further announced that the Federation will undertake an overall review of the FAI World Air Games concept and format before deciding on any future edition of the Games.
FAI President Bob Henderson said: “This has not been an easy decision to make. However it has been taken with all interests at heart and with a long-term and strategic view. The FAI World Air Games Continued on Page 9
AOPA President and CEO
BUSINESS AVIATION’S SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT HIGHLIGHTED AT 2020 WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
CANCELLATION
OF THE 2022 FAI WORLD AIR GAMES AND OVERHAUL OF THE EVENT CONCEPT
FUTURE
EXPLORING FUN NEAR CONCORD, CALIFORNIA’S BUCHANAN FIELD
February 2020
www.inflightusa.com
L
By Yvonne Banis
ess than a mile from Buchanan Field in Concord, Calif., the taste and feel of Mexico City awaits! Puesto, located in the Veranda shopping center in Concord, is owned and operated by a first-generation MexicanAmerican family who are known for their warm friendly service, fresh ingredients, and unique tacos. Arriving for a “Taco Tuesday” to catch up with friends, my eyes were drawn to the colorful, custom dual-layer mural by Bay Area graffiti artist Chor Boogie. It is truly a landscape that made me feel like I had stepped into a restaurant in Mexico City. The bar is massive with every type of Tequila to mix into fun, unique drinks, and the bar was bustling with energetic conversation and servers eager to take my order. A great value at $3.50 per taco... I was told that a Puesto Taco is far from ordinary, as their Filet Mignon, avocado with spicy pistachio salsa was voted “Tacolandia-Best Taco.” I opted for the vegetarian, gluten free version… the Verduras, a tasty taco with zucchini blossoms, winter squash, jalapeños, and avocados. It was warm, crispy, and delicious! I enjoyed a “Puesto Perfect” margarita with Blue Agave Resposado, fresh squeezed lime juice, and organic agave nectar. The evening was perfect. My amigos and I had a fun-filled evening, grateful for having a taste of Mexico come to Concord. I will be back and welcome you
(Photos Courtesy of Yvonne Banis) to try Puesto! Their chef Erik Aronow has created a Lychee Custard available at all Puesto locations for Valentine’s Day. Call for a reservation 925/334-7794. Enjoy!
2022 FAI World Air Games Continued from Page 8 is the flagship event of the Federation and, as such, we must make sure that it be held in optimal conditions. The FAI will take this opportunity to discuss internally the future of the Games taking all FAI stakeholders’ best interests in consideration. “Since the start, the FAI, including the FAI Office and the Sports
Editorial
Continued from Page 7 One cannot help but wonder if what may be judged as “pilot error” in this accident might be the result of a behavior that all pilots are going to face at some point while at the controls of a flying machine. Something to think about as more facts
Commissions, has been working hard on the preparations for the event with our esteemed Member THK. We are grateful to our Turkish friends and thank them for all their efforts.” Information about the future FAI World Air Games events will be communicated in due course.
come to light. Yes, pause to give thought; this type of tragedy could happen to any of us. Make sure you have firmly established “no-go” rules, and never let outside influences cause you to disregard the warning signs of an impending accident.
9
10
EAA ENCOURAGES CAUTION REGARDING AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION RENEWAL
In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
#1
Garm Dealerin in Western U.S.!
28 YEARS OF GIVING PILOTS THE BEST PRICING AND BEST SERVICE!
THE WEST COAST LEADING GARMIN DEALER! From basic installs to complete panel and glass retro-fits-we are the leaders in avionics experience, excellent service and value pricing. Call us for your next avionics installation.
F33A BONANZA DUAL GARMIN G-500TXI GARMIN GPS-175 • GNC-355 • GNX-375
ADS-B Transponders T GPS-175 2” Touchscreen GPS
$4295
Free Shipping! GNC-355 2” Touchscreen GPS/COM
$6295
Free Shipping! GNX-375 2” Touchscreen GPS w/ADS-B Xponder $6995 Plus Installation
G5 EFIS Certified
$2249
ONE BOX ADS-B SOLUTIONS! GTX-335/GPS (Out Only) ...... $2995 GTX-345 (Out/In) (Installed).. $6059 GTX-345/GPS (Installed) ....... $7095
G5 EFIS for Experimentals
$1249
APPAREO
UAVIONICS ADS-B
ANR HEADSETS
CALL FOR SPECIALS !
STRATUS ESG TRANSPONDER • ADS-B Out Transponder • Internal WAAS GPS w/Antenna
$2995 STRATUS-3 $699 • ADS-B Receiver
IN STOCK! TailBeacon/Certified.................... $1999 TailBeacon/Experimental............. $1649 SkyBeacon/Certified................... $1849 SkyBeacon/Experimental........... $1395
BOSE A20
LIGHTSPEED
$1095.95
Zulu3 $850
PCA-ANR
PCA-ANR/BT
$249
$349
THE WEST COAST LEADING AVIONICS DEALER!
CALL FOR BEST PRICING ON THESE ITEMS AND MORE
SAME DAY SHIPPING ON MOST ITEMS! FREE SHIPPING • NO SALES TAX
WE BEAT ALL ADVERTISED PRICES!
www.PCA.aero 1-800-353-0370 Aurora State Airport • 22783 Airport Road, N.E. • Aurora, OR 97002 Fax: 503.678.6292 • Mon. – Fri. 7:30 – 5:30 PST PRICE AND AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
EAA is warning its members to regard any solicitation they may receive regarding aircraft registration renewal, especially those that call for using a search engine to find the registration site, with a healthy dose of suspicion. EAA is aware of several businesses – with names, web URLs, and logos that may appear reminiscent of a government agency – that notify aircraft owners of impending registration expiration (mined from publicly available registration information) and direct them to use search engines such as Google to find the proper renewal site. These businesses then buy ads from search engines to make their site appear first, before the FAA website, in search results.
February 2020
Such operations add little or no actual value to the transaction, and charge a hefty fee for essentially duplicating the same process that the FAA directly administers for a mere $5. EAA members should ensure they are on the FAA’s online registration portal before filling out information and entering payment. Unless a business is known to be reputable and offers a tangible service above and beyond a simple registration renewal, such as expedited processing or automatic renewal, EAA members should deal directly with the FAA. If any members want EAA’s help with registration renewal or any other issue, call them toll free at 800-564-6322.
NATA LOSS OF LICENSE INSURANCE PROGRAM REACHES PILOT ENROLLMENT MILESTONE Over 1,000 Pilots Now Enrolled
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced last month that more than 1,000 pilots are now enrolled in its Loss of License Insurance Program, administered by Harvey Watt & Co. and underwritten by Symetra. This exclusive insurance program is intended for Part 135, Part 125, Part 91K and Part 91 operators. The key component of the Program offers income replacement for pilots who lose their FAA medicals. “NATA’s Loss of License Program was developed to help our members and the general aviation industry to combat the pilot shortage that we face today. By expanding the benefits offered to pilots, companies can better recruit, protect, and retain pilots – making this one of our most sought after membership benefits,” said Timothy Obitts, Chief Operating Officer of NATA.
“Harvey Watt & Co. began the first Loss of License Insurance Program in 1951 to protect professional pilots and their families from devastating financial loss due to disability. We were happy to partner with NATA and are proud to see the growth the Program has made since its inception. Harvey Watt & Co. strives to provide the highest level of protection at the best value with our rich history and rapport with pilots, policy makers, doctors, and insurance companies. We help keep pilots in the cockpit and get them back to work sooner,” stated Rob Alston, Director of Operations at Harvey Watt & Co. To learn more, visit www.nata.aero/lossoflicense or view other Harvey Watt & Co. and NATA offerings at www.nata.aero/HarveyWatt.
Visit In Flight USA’s website for the latest aviation news... www.inflightusa.com
CAPTAIN JAMES LOVELL RECEIVES THE JEFF BEZOS FREEDOMS WINGS AWARD
February 2020
www.inflightusa.com
11
Prestigious Award Honors Advancing Principles of Freedom
John Travolta, the “Official Ambassador of Aviation” hosted the 17th annual “Living Legends of Aviation Awards” on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The event honors those who have made significant contributions to aviation/aerospace. It was a star-studded night with celebrities and Legends attending the Awards. Morgan Freeman presented the “Freedoms Wings Award,” the most prestigious award in the aerospace industry. Capt. James Lovell, an astronaut with several historical firsts with flights on Gemini 7, Gemini 12 and Apollo 8 and Apollo 13, accepted the award. Captain Lovell celebrated his 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission this year in locations around the globe. The Legends inducted seven new individuals into the ranks of the Living Legends of Aviation, highlighted by such legendary names as Larry Flynn, retired CEO of Gulfstream; Sergei Sikorsky, continuing the work and forwarding the designs of his father, Igor; Maj. General
Patrick Brady, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient; Rod Lewis, owner of the legendary warbird museum that houses Glacier Girl, a P-38 Lightening that was retrieved under a Greenland glacier; Captain James Lovell, Commander of the Apollo 13 mission; Craig Hosking, stunt pilot, aviation videographer and movie consultant for hundreds of movies produced across the world; and Bill Garvey, editor in chief of BC&A, Aviation Week. The “Kenn Ricci Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award,” was presented to Harry Robertson, founder of Robertson Fuel Systems, inventor of the “Robbie Tanks” which has saved thousands of lives. The Legends also honored Kenny Dichter, founder of “Wheels Up”, with the “Eren Ozmen Entrepreneur of the Year Award.” The Legends highlighted the accomplishments of Elling Halvorson, founder of Papillon Helicopters. His accomplishments in using helicopters in uncharted construction projects, including the Grand Canyon pipeline, and his vision of developing the helicopter tourism indus-
We keep you
flying. 50¢ off every Avgas gallon with Weekend TakeOff™ 10X points with Signature TailWins® everyday Self-serve Avgas at 13 locations Supporting General Aviation at over 100 U.S. airports
try is well known. The “Elling Halvorson Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award” was presented to Sergei Sikorsky. The humanitarian “Wings of Help Award” was presented to Thomas Schrade for his work in actively supporting relief efforts in disasters, which happen around the world.
A
The Legends paid tribute to five Legends who have “Flown West” in 2019. They include Southwest Airlines founder Herb Kelleher, founding Legend and hotel magnate Barron Hilton, Al Haynes, Captain of United Flight 232, Dick Cole, the last Doolittle Raider, and Continued on Page 22 P.O. Box 5402 • San Mateo, CA 94402 (650) 358-9908 • Fax (650) 358-9254
Founder ..................................................................................................................Ciro Buonocore Publisher/Editor................................................................................................Victoria Buonocore Managing Editor..........................................................................................Annamarie Buonocore Production Editors ..............................................................................Anne Dobbins, Toni Sieling Associate Editors .................................... Paul T. Glessner, Nicholas A. Veronico, Sagar Pathak Staff Contributors ..............................................S. Mark Rhodes, Larry Nazimek, Joe Gonzales Columnists ..................Stuart Faber, Eric McCarthy, Ed Wischmeyer, Marilyn Dash, Ed Downs Copy Editing ............................................................................................................Sally Gersbach Advertising Sales Manager ........................................Ed Downs (650) 358-9908, (918) 873-0280
In Flight USA is published each month by In Flight Publishing. It is circulated throughout the continental United States. Business matters, advertising and editorial concerns should be addressed to In Flight USA, P.O. Box 5402, San Mateo, Calif. 94402 or by calling (650) 358-9908–fax (650) 358-9254. Copyright © 2008 In Flight Publishing. In Flight USA is not responsible for any action taken by any person as a result of reading any part of any issue. The pieces are written for information, entertainment and suggestion – not recommendation. The pursuit of flight or any action reflected by this paper is the responsibility of the individual and not of this paper, its staff or contributors. Opinions expressed are those of the individual author, and not necessarily those of In Flight USA. All editorial and advertising matter in this edition is copyrighted. Reproduction in any way is strictly prohibited without written permission of the publisher. In Flight USA is not liable or in any way responsible for the condition or airworthiness of any aircraft advertised for sale in any edition. By law the airworthiness of any aircraft sold is the responsiblity of the seller and buyer.
12
LA COUNTY AIR SHOW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DEADLINE EXTENDED
In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
HANGARS
50 Years of Manufacturing Excellence 44 Buy Factory Direct ! • Electric Bi-Fold Doors • T-Hangars • Corporate Hangars • Individual Hangars • Hangar Homes • Maintenance Hangars
Photo by Bruce Selyem
Call Today !
R & M Steel Co. U.S. Toll Free: Phone 1-866-454-1800 • Fax 1-866-454-1801 Outside U.S. 1-208-454-1800
www.aviationbuildingsystem.com sales.rmsteel@gmail.com
The Los Angeles County Air Show “Aerospace Valley USA” presented by Lockheed Martin has extended their STEM Scholarship application deadline to Sunday, March 8, 2020. A minimum of three students will be recognized and rewarded scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each. To be eligible for the Los Angeles County Air Show STEM Scholarship, applicants must be entering college for the first time in the Fall of 2020, and plan to pursue college/university level studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), or Aerospace. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who reside in the Antelope Valley region and maintain credits to graduate high school during the Spring semester of 2020 and start college in the Fall of 2020. Criteria and information can be found at https://lacountyairshow.com under the Scholarships link. The Los Angeles County Airshow is considered to be one of the nation’s premier Air Shows. Headlining this year’s Air Show will be the U.S. Navy Blue Angels who will perform both days on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22, 2020. In addition to the Blue Angels, this year’s schedule includes the USAF F-22 Raptor Demo Team, the Lightning Formation Team, Tora, Tora, Tora, and a full schedule of world-renowned aerobatic performers from all over the coun-
February 2020
try. The show takes place at the William J. Fox Air Field. In addition to the attractions in the sky, the Los Angeles County Air Show is home to an impressive, interactive STEM exhibition, believed to be one of the largest expo of any air show, extensive static displays, and an iconic aeronautical historical panel Heroes and Legends and so much more. For more information on the Los Angeles County Air Show, “Aerospace Valley USA,” STEM Expo, and presale tickets, go to www.lacountyairshow.com. Follow the Los Angeles County Air Show on Facebook, Twitter @LACounty AirShow and Instagram and SnapChat for updates and announcements.
BELL BOEING CMV-22B OSPREY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES FIRST FLIGHT
Call for promotional Pricing!
Specializing in New Pilot Medical Exams
The first CMV-22B Osprey, built by Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, and Boeing, completed first flight operations at Bell’s Amarillo Assembly Center on Jan. 21. The CMV-22B is the latest variant of the tiltrotor fleet, joining the MV-22 and CV-22 used by the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force. The U.S. Navy will use the CMV22B to replace the C-2A Greyhound for transporting personnel, mail, supplies and high-priority cargo from shore bases to aircraft carriers at sea. Bell Boeing designed the Navy variant specifically for carrier fleet operations by providing increased fuel capacity for the extended range requirement. The mission flexibility of the Osprey will increase operational capabilities and readiness, in addition to
ferrying major components of the F-35 engine. “The first flight of the Navy’s CMV22B marks a significant milestone for the V-22 program and for Naval Aviation,” said Chris Gehler, Bell V-22 Vice President and Bell Boeing deputy program director. “The Osprey has always been a revolutionary aircraft, and we look forward to continuing to support the evolving needs of the Navy with advanced tiltrotor capabilities.” Bell Boeing will deliver the first CMV-22B to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 in early 2020 for developmental test. Learn more about the CMV-22B Osprey at Bell’s website, bellflight.com.
GARMIN REIMAGINES AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUMENTATION
February 2020
www.inflightusa.com
13
Planes of Fame Air Museum Over 150 Aircraft and Displays
GI 275 Electronic Flight Instrument Can Modernize Thousands of Aging Cockpits
See the
Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Fly!
Living History Flying Day Saturday, March 7, 2020, 10 am The March 7th Living History Flying Day will feature the Lockheed P-38 Lightning. A speaker panel of distinguished aviation experts and historians will give a presentation, followed by a flight demonstration of the featured aircraft.
Four GI 275 electronic flight instruments installed in the panel of a Cessna 172. (Business Wire)
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. on Jan. 15 announced the GI 275, a powerful electronic flight instrument that directly replaces legacy primary flight instruments in the cockpit. The GI 275 is suitable as a direct replacement for a variety of instruments including, an attitude indicator, attitude directional indicator (ADI), course deviation indicator (CDI), horizontal situation indicator (HSI) and engine indication system (EIS). Capable of serving as a 4-in-1 flight instrument, the GI 275 can also be installed as a standby to a number of glass flight displays and is available with a 60minute back-up battery. Lightweight and compact, the GI 275 is intentionally designed to take advantage of the common 3.125-inch flight instrument size, reducing installation time and preserving the existing aircraft panel. It’s also compatible with a variety of third-party autopilots and does not require a separate interface adapter, further reducing installation labor. The GI 275 has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval and is available immediately for installation in more than 1,000 singleengine and multi-engine aircraft models. Several variants of the GI 275 are available to meet the needs of more than 1,000 business and general aviation aircraft models. Features beyond the traditional display of attitude, airspeed and altitude include the option to display CDI, HSI, and engine information. The GI 275 is also capable of displaying mul-
tifunction display-like features, such as traffic, weather, terrain, SafeTaxi® airport diagrams, optional Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT™) and more1. “As constant innovators within the avionics industry, we’re redefining the aircraft cockpit with the introduction of the GI 275,” said Carl Wolf, vice president of aviation sales and marketing. “With the GI 275, pilots can take an economical and scalable approach to their avionics upgrade, while saving on the installation labor and cost. The capabilities of the GI 275 are amazing – it can provide ADAHRS, autopilot interface and replace ADI, HSI, standby and EIS indicators, along with 60-minutes of battery back-up for primary or standby applications, or it can just be the coolestever CDI. If it’s round and in their panel, pilots can likely replace it with the GI 275 to receive modern flight display features and benefits in a powerful, yet compact touchscreen flight instrument.” Suitable as a replacement to many aging flight instruments and gyro-based attitude indicators on the market such as the popular KI-256, the GI 275 gives aircraft owners the benefits of a modern and reliable flight instrument. The GI 275 boasts a standard 3.125-inch form factor and rear-mount design that minimizes panel modification. Its bright, high-resolution touchscreen display and wide viewing angle offers superior readability in the cockpit. A dual concentric knob Continued on Page 14
Living History Flying Days occur the first Saturday of each month at the Chino, CA location. (Schedule subject to change.)
Visit us:
Sun-Fri: 10-5 • Sat: 9-5 Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas
CHINO AIRPORT (KCNO) • 14998 Cal Aero Drive, Chino, CA 91710 Corner of Merrill and Cal Aero Drive Dr. Chino Airport
WWW.PLANESOFFAME.ORG
COME LAND ON THE COLORADO WITH US!
• • • • •
Highly Experienced Instructors and DPE’s Private, Commercial & ATP Single Engine Sea Ratings Bi-Annual Flight Reviews Re-Current Training Flights www.lakehavasuseaplanes.com
Lake Havasu, Arizona • 928.733.7122
14
In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
February 2020
Garmin Reimagines Aircraft Flight Instrumentation
Continued from Page 13 allows pilots to access a variety of key functions within the flight instrument, such as adjustments to the baro setting or the airspeed bug. Highly scalable, aircraft owners can start with a single GI 275 and add up to a total of six in a single panel, paving the way for incremental upgrades and an array of individualized panel configurations.
Primary Attitude Indicator
When installed as a primary attitude indicator, the GI 275 offers improved reliability, potential weight savings and reduced maintenance compared to failure-prone vacuum-driven attitude indicators. When the GI 275 serves as primary for attitude information, pilots can also view altitude, airspeed and heading2 on the instrument. Optional SVT overlays a rich, 3D topographic view of terrain, traffic, obstacles, airport sign posts and more all within the GI 275 attitude display. The GI 275 also overlays a flight path marker within the SVT view, which takes into account crosswind, angle of attack and other factors to show precisely where the aircraft is flying. The 4-in-1 GI 275 flight instrument is also approved for installation as a dedicated standby flight instrument to Garmin glass flight displays and is capable of serving as a back-up to a variety of third-party flight displays on the market. When installed as a standby to the G500 TXi, the GI 275 is capable of displaying additional multifunction display features. For back-up navigation information, a built-in VFR GPS enables convenient direct-to navigation guidance, displaying aircraft position information on a moving map. In installations where the GI 275 is installed as a primary or standby flight instrument, a 60-minute back-up battery is included.
Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) & Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
When installed as a CDI or HSI, the GI 275 is designed to accept a variety of GPS or navigation inputs, allowing up to two GPS sources and two VHF navigation sources. The GI 275 features an Omni Bearing Resolver that allows the flight instrument to interface to a variety of legacy navigators on the market without the need for an expensive adapter. With an optional magnetometer, it is also capable of providing magnetic-based HSI guidance. Vertical and lateral GPS, VOR/LOC and glide slope deviation can be viewed on the GI 275. CDI source
selection can be accomplished through the touchscreen interface, while course and heading selection is completed using either the touchscreen or dual concentric knob. When pilots replace an older mechanical CDI or HSI, the GI 275 doubles as a modern digital indicator and adds MFD-like capabilities such as a moving map, weather, traffic and terrain. Suitable as a replacement to display primary engine information When configured as primary to display engine information, the GI 275 is capable of interfacing with single-engine and multi-engine normally aspirated or turbocharged aircraft with select powerplants, including Lycoming and Continental 4/6-cylinder engines. When the GI 275 replaces mechanical gauges and is configured as primary for engine information, the GI 275 can display RPM, manifold pressure, oil pressure and temperature, cylinder head temperature (CHT), exhaust gas temperature (EGT), turbine inlet temperature (TIT), fuel flow, fuel quantity, fuel pressure, volts and amps. Lean assist functionality is also available so pilots can choose to operate rich of peak or lean of peak. The GI 275 also features exceedance alerting, allowing installers to configure caution and warning alerts per the Pilots Operating Handbook (POH). Advisory alerts such as “high oil temp” or “high CHT” can be configured by the pilot. These exceedances, as well as additional engine data can be shared wirelessly with the Garmin Pilot™ app on Apple mobile devices and can also be viewed on the flyGarmin® website for post-flight analysis. In multi-engine aircraft, dual GI 275’s are required to display engine information.
Multifunction Display
Depending on the configuration and installation, the GI 275 is capable of displaying additional page functions and features beyond a traditional flight instrument. These features can include: • A multifunction display (MFD) with a moving map can display terrain, obstacles, traffic, weather, airspace information, airways, and more. • When interfaced to a GTX™ 345 or GNX™ 375, traffic information can be displayed on the dedicated traffic page or moving map. Patented TargetTrend™ relative motion technology and pop-up traffic alerts further enhance situational awareness. • The GI 275 can also be interfaced to a variety of traffic systems, including select Traffic Advisory (TAS) and Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems
(TCAS). Traffic advisories are displayed on the dedicated traffic page and moving map. • SafeTaxi airport diagrams display runways, taxiways, Fixed Based Operators (FBO’s), hangars and more relative to the aircraft’s location on the airport surface. • Terrain shading incorporates yellow and red contouring depicting the aircraft is 1,000 and 100 feet above ground level (AGL) respectively. Terrain information, as well as obstacle and WireAware™ database information can be viewed on the terrain and map pages. • The GI 275 uses its internal terrain and obstacle database to provide audible and visual terrain proximity alerts, including, “terrain ahead, pull up” and “obstacle ahead, pull up.” • When paired with the GDL® 69 datalink receiver, the GI 275 is capable of displaying SiriusXM Aviation Weather. It can also display Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather from either a GTX 345 or GNX 375. • An airport information page displays a variety of information, including frequencies, runway dimensions and more. • The GI 275 can be paired with the GRA® 55/5500 and other third-party products to display a radar altimeter on a dedicated page. Visual and aural annunciations are also available. • The GI 275 is compatible with the GFC™ 600 autopilot, as well as an array of third-party autopilots and can replace the primary attitude indicator installed with these autopilots. GFC 500 compatibility is expected later this year. Built-in Wi-Fi® enables Database Concierge, the wireless transfer of aviation databases to the GI 275. Pilots also have the option of transferring databases to the GI 275 using a USB flash drive and the GSB 15 USB charger. Databases can also be synced among multiple GI 275 flight instruments in a single cockpit. When configured to display engine information, the GI 275 can wirelessly send engine data to display within the Garmin Pilot app on Apple mobile devices. This data is also automatically synced and can also be viewed on the flyGarmin website. Wireless flight plan transfer via Bluetooth® is available when the GI 275 is paired with a GPS 175, GNC 355 or GNX 375. Additional wireless functions include the sharing of GPS position and back-up attitude information with Garmin Pilot. The GI 275 is available immediately and is approved for installation in over 1,000 single-engine and multi-engine aircraft models. Select Class IV aircraft are
also approved, visit www.garmin .com/GI275 for additional information. Customers can purchase the GI 275 through the Garmin Authorized Dealer network. Pricing for various configurations of the GI 275 can be found on the website. A trial period of SVT also comes with the purchase of a GI 275 when it’s configured as an attitude indicator. The GI 275 also comes with a two-year warranty and is supported by Garmin’s award-winning aviation support team, which provides 24/7 worldwide technical and warranty support. Garmin was awarded top honors last year in avionics product support for the 16th straight year by Aviation International News, and earned the top spot in the annual avionics product support survey conducted by Professional Pilot magazinethis year, also for the 16th consecutive year. For additional information, visit www.garmin .com/aviation. Garmin’s aviation business segment is a leading provider of solutions to OEM, aftermarket, military and government customers. Garmin’s portfolio includes navigation, communication, flight control, hazard avoidance, an expansive suite of ADS-B solutions and other products and services that are known for innovation, reliability, and value. For more information about Garmin’s full line of avionics, go to www.garmin.com/aviation. For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary markets, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation. Notes: 1.Features and functions depend on configuration and variant selected, visit a Garmin Authorized Dealer for additional information. 2.Requires an optional magnetometer. The Garmin GI 275 Electronic Flight Display is available at Aircraft Spruce. Aircraft Spruce states: “Adaptable to a full range of instrument formats and functions, Garmin’s GI 275 electronic display lets you keep the classic look of your panel while upgrading with modern, reliable glass touchscreen display technology. FAACertified for use in over 1,000 single-engine and multi-engine aircraft!” Visit the Aircraft Spruce’s website at www.aircraft spruce.com or call 1-877-477-7823. Also, Aircraft Spruces new full-color 2019-2020 catalog is available. Order a free copy from their website or by telephone.
February 2020
ORDER YOUR FREE 2019-2020 CATALOG! 1000 PAGES OF PRODUCTS!
www.inflightusa.com
15
16
AVIATION OXYGEN EQUIPMENT
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ISSUES PROPOSED RULE ON REMOTE ID FOR DRONES
In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
February 2020
Comment Period Ends March 2. 2020
WWW.AVIATIONOXYGEN.COM
“CPA’s “CP PA’s turn tto o us... us...””
LEGALLY LEGALL LY AVOID
SALES T TAX A AX XO ON YOUR AIRCRAFT P PURCHASE Call us T Today oda
(916) 691-91 691-9192
<RXU ¿UVW FDOO LV < R RXU ¿UVW FDO always FRE FREE
aeromarinetaxpros.com aer omarinetaxpros.com
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Dec. 26 announced a proposed rule that would continue the safe integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly called drones, into the nation’s airspace by requiring them to be identifiable remotely. “Remote ID technologies will enhance safety and security by allowing the FAA, law enforcement, and Federal security agencies to identify drones flying in their jurisdiction,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. The FAA seeks input on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Remote Identification (Remote ID) of UAS that on Dec. 26 was published in the Federal Register (www.federalregister .gov/documents/2019/12/31/2019-28100 /remote-identification-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems). It is accompanied by comment period that closes March 2, 2020, to receive public feedback and help the FAA develop a final rule to enhance safety in the skies over the U.S. “As a pilot, my eye is always on safety first,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. “Safety is a joint responsibility between government, pilots, the drone community, the general public and many others who make our nation so cre-
ative and innovative.” Drones are a fast-growing segment of the entire transportation sector – nearly 1.5 million drones and 160,000 remote pilots are registered with the FAA. Equipping drones with remote identification technologies would build on previous steps taken by the FAA and the UAS industry to safely integrate operations, including the small UAS rule, which covers drones weighing less than 55 pounds, and the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC), which automates the application and approval process for most UAS operators to obtain airspace authorizations. These efforts lay the foundation for more complex operations, such as those beyond visual line of sight at low altitudes, as the FAA and the drone industry move toward a traffic management ecosystem for UAS flights separate from, but complementary to, the air traffic management system. The proposed Remote ID rule would apply to all drones that are required to register with the FAA (recreational drones weighing under 0.55 pounds are not required to register), as well as to persons operating foreign civil UAS in the U.S.
EAA is very concerned that the FAA’s proposed rule on Remote Identification (RID) of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) could have a severe detrimental impact on traditional model aviation, and is preparing a full package of comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). The rule would require most UAS, no matter whether they are “drones” or traditional model aircraft, to carry equipment that identifies the device and broadcasts its location. Additionally, many would be required to be equipped with “geofencing” systems that autonomously contain the craft within a defined altitude and lateral boundary. While EAA is primarily an organi-
zation that fosters and supports passion for manned flight, “we recognize the modeling community as an important pathway into aviation. In fact, last year we launched the Young Eagles Build and Fly Program, a chapter activity to guide youth in building their own electric RC model, which they can then fly with a local Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) club. There are many legitimate safety concerns surrounding drones, primarily those that are airborne camera platforms capable of flying beyond visual line-of-sight with little or no training by the operator, but traditional modeling has been operating trouble-free for nearly the entire history of manned flight. Continued on Page 17
PROPOSED REMOTE ID RULE CONTAINS CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS EAA
February 2020
www.inflightusa.com
17
Proposed Remote ID Rule Continued from Page 16 Despite this NPRM not directly impacting the manned flying community, we are concerned that regulatory overreach in the modeling world could easily set a precedent for future action against general aviation, such as an equipment mandate for the benefit of commercial UAS integration into the airspace,” stated EAA officials in a prepared statement. EAA’s first action on this rule was to request a comment period extension from 60 to 120 days to allow time for the public to adequately evaluate this complex and sweeping proposal. Since then they have been carefully reading through the NPRM and working with industry partners in the modeling community. So far, these are their top concerns: • This rule is based on an imagined security and safety threat that simply is not proven in relation to traditional modeling. There is absolutely a risk posed by drones operated in proximity to aircraft by poorly informed, careless, and/or deliberately malicious operators, but the same cannot be said for models. • The rule would require every modeler to uniquely register every aircraft they own. Models come and go from modelers’ collections on a regular basis,
EAA is concerned that the FAA’s proposed rule on Remote Identification (RID) of Unmanned Aircraft Systems could have a severe detrimental impact on traditional model aviation. (Courtesy EAA)
which would necessitate frequent changes to the registry. A prolific modeler could easily own more than 100 models – a truly unwieldy number to maintain valid registrations, especially if there is a per-aircraft fee involved. • The FAA has based some of this rule on an assumption that the average UAS has a lifespan of approximately three years. This is wholly inappropriate
in relation to model aircraft, which may last for 20 or more years or may crash on the first flight. • The NPRM has a narrow exemption to the RID requirement, but only for aircraft that are more than 50 percent amateur-built and flying at a recognized model field. The “51 percent rule” works well for full-size amateur-built aircraft, but cannot simply be adapted to model-
ing without a large amount of unnecessary bureaucracy. Adopting the rule as written could easily cause major consequences for builders of almost-ready-tofly kits, which account for a majority of new model aircraft. These kits still involve extensive assembly and customization, but would likely fall short of the proposed 50 percent standard. • Under the NPRM, model fields (termed “FAA recognized identification area,” or “FRIA”) would be approved in a one-time, 12-month window. This is clearly meant to “grandfather” existing facilities, with no mechanism for approving new ones. From time to time, modeling clubs can and do relocate their operations for a variety of reasons, and new clubs are established. Additionally, EAA believes that anyone operating under the guidelines of a community-based organization should be able to establish a FRIA, such as individuals in rural areas who wish to fly from their own property. • Under “limited remote ID,” in circumstances where a model is not flown at an approved FRIA or is not compliant with the amateur-built carve-out and lacks onboard reporting equipment, a geofencing system is required. These are Continued on Page 20
Open Cockpit is when the museum’s visitors can view our famous aircraft including A-3 Skywarrior, A-4 Skyhawk, A-6 Intruder, A-7 Corsair, Harrier jump-Jet and a Mig-15. FLYING BOAT WILL BE OPEN FOR TOURS. Additional fee required. Activites during Open Cockpit include: • ‘Oldies Bay Area’ car exhibit. • Santa Clara Masonic Lodge will offer refreshments for purchase. • Live Music by The Friends of Ken Band. • Roller Derby demonstrations by Quad City Derby Bombshells. • ORCH Ham Radio exhibit and demonstration. • Simulators available for an additional fee.
OAKLAND AVIATION MUSEUM
18
48-FOOT WINGSPAN AUTONOMOUS CARGO DELIVERY DRONE TO BE UNVEILED AT THE 2020 FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
Yates Electrospace Corporation (YEC), whose Silent Arrow platform is bringing disruptive innovation to the heavy payload, unmanned cargo delivery market, announced on Jan. 27 the design completion and specifications of a widebody version of its successful GD-2000 cargo delivery drone, with unveiling set
for July 20-24, 2020 at YEC booth 4470, Farnborough International Airshow, UK. Developed by YEC based on realtime demand from U.S. and allied foreign government Special Operators including the U.S. Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), the new wide-body is 60 percent larger than the
February 2020
standard Silent Arrow GD-2000, with a 140cu/ft cargo bay that accommodates five times more life-saving supplies, medicines and tactical cargo. “The YEC engineering team used current flight data from the inaugural GD-2000 product line along with extensive computational fluid dynamics
Trusted.
Available in both Qref® Book, Card and new iPad editions Over 50 years of professional experience in every checklist
Written by Master CFIs with workflow and ease of use in mind Professional design, rugged construction
Best-Selling Aircraft Checklists Beechcraft Bonanza A36 285HP
1968-1983
Cessna 210N Centurion
Beechcraft Bonanza C/D 35
1951-1953
Cessna Turbo 182T
Beechcraft Bonanza J/K/M 35
1958-1960
Cessna Turbo 182T/G1000
2006+
Beechcraft Bonanza N/P 35
1961-1963
Cessna Turbo 206H
1998+
Beechcraft Bonanza V35 A/B
1966-1982
Cessna Turbo 210M Centurion
1977-1978
Cessna 150
1959-1977
Cirrus SR20 Analog Gauges
2000-2003
Cessna 152
1978-1986
Cirrus SR20 G1-G2
2003-2007
Cessna 172 Universal
2001+
Cirrus SR20 G3
2007+
Cessna 172M
1973-1976
Cirrus SR20 Perspective
2008+
Cessna 172N
1977-1980
Cirrus SR22 G1-G2
Cessna 172P
1981-1986
Cirrus SR22 G3
2007+
Cessna 172R
1998-2006
Cirrus SR22 Perspective
2008+
Cessna 172RG
1980-1985
Cirrus SR22 G3 Turbo
2007+
Cessna 172S
1998-2006
Cirrus SR22 Turbo Perspective
2008+
Diamond DA20 C1
1998+
Cessna 172S G1000
Universal
1979-1984
2005+
2003-2007
Cessna 177RG
1971-1978
Diamond Star DA40
Cessna 182P
1972-1976
Piper Archer II PA-28-181
1976-1994
2001+
Cessna 182R
1981-1986
Piper Archer III PA-28-181
1995-2002
Cessna R182 Skylane RG
1978-1986
Piper Arrow 180 PA-28R-180
1967-1971
Cessna 182RG Turbo
1979-1986
Piper Arrow II PA-28R-200
1969-1976
Cessna 182T Analog Gauges
2001+
Piper Arrow III PA-28R-201
1977+
Cessna 182T/G1000
2004+
Piper Arrow III Turbo PA-28R-201T
1977-1978
Piper Arrow IV PA-28RT-201
1979-1982
Piper Arrow IV Turbo PA-28RT-201T
1979-1990
Piper Cherokee 140 PA-28-140
1964-1977
Piper Cherokee 150 PA-28-150
1961-1967
Piper Cherokee 160 PA-28-160
1961-1967
Piper Cherokee 180 PA-28-180
1963-1973
Piper Dakota PA-28-236
1979-1994
Piper Cherokee Lance PA-32R-300
1976-1978
Piper Navajo PA-31-310 B/C
1972-1980
Piper Navajo Chieftain PA-31-350
1973-1984
Piper Saratoga SP PA-32R-301
1980-1992
Piper Saratoga SP Turbo PA-32R-301T
1980-1987
Piper Tomahawk PA-38-112
1978-1982
Piper Warrior 151 PA-28-151
1973-1977
Piper Warrior II PA-28-161
1976-1986
MANY MORE MODELS COMING SOON!
Best-Selling Avionics Quick Reference
FAA FITS ACCEPTED
Avidyne Entegra
Garmin GNS 480
Garmin GPSMAP 96
Garmin G1000 Non-WAAS
Garmin GNS 530
Garmin GPSMAP 195
Garmin G1000
Garmin GTN 750/650
Garmin GPSMAP 196
Garmin G1000 WAAS
Garmin GX Series
Garmin GPSMAP 295
Garmin G600/G500
Garmin MX 20
Garmin GPSMAP 296
Cirrus Perspective by Garmin
Garmin 300XL/250XL
Garmin GPSMAP 396
Bendix/King KLN 89
AnywhereMap ATC
Garmin GPSMAP 495
Bendix/King KLN 90B
AvMap EKP IV / IV Pro
Garmin GPSMAP 496
Bendix/King KLN 94
AvMap EKP V (coming soon)
Garmin GPSMAP 696/695
Garmin GMX 200
AvMap Geopilot II / II Plus
Garmin Aera Series
Garmin GPS 400
Bendix/King AV8OR
Lowrance Airmap 2000C/1000
Garmin GNS 430
Bendix/King AV8OR Ace
Lowrance Airmap 500/600C
WRITTEN BY MASTER CFIs
www.Qref.com Order direct or from your favorite pilot supply
Yates Electrospace Corporation (YEC), announced the design completion and specifications of a wide-body version of its successful GD-2000 cargo delivery drone, with unveiling set for July 20-24, 2020 Farnborough International Airshow, UK. (Courtesy YEC) (CFD) analysis to optimize the aerodynamics and glide ratio of this rather massive cargo delivery platform,” said Chip Yates, YEC’s founder and CEO. “With two launch customers on hand, our accelerated schedule delivers development units by the end of March 2020 and 10 flight test units throughout the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2020.” Specification highlights of the new Silent Arrow GD-2000 WB include: • Gross Weight: 2,000lbs (907 kg) • Cargo Weight: 1,250lbs (567 kg) • Cargo Volume: 140cu/ft (4 cu/m) • Glide Ratio: 7.63:1 • Standoff: 36 miles (58km) • Logistics: 48ft wingspan (4 springdeployed wings) stowed in 3.5ft x 3.5ft x 13ft fuselage A full scale, flight-ready Silent Arrow GD-2000 cargo delivery drone was unveiled on Sept. 10-13, 2019 at the Defense & Security Equipment International (DSEI) show in London, co-hosted by The MEL Group, whose Silent Arrow contract manufacturing license has been extended to include serial production of the GD-2000 WB, and who will support YEC at Farnborough 2020. Designed for immediate air response and emergency relief, Silent Arrow’s tightly integrated packaging with its unique spring-deployed wing system transported inside the fuselage, high standoff distance and low cost has received enthusiastic reception from both the tactical resupply and the humanitarian / disaster relief markets. Silent Arrow is designed for fixed-wing and rotorcraft deployment of critically needed supplies, cargo and fuel under austere operating conditions and timelines. Silent Arrow was named one of six “Unmanned Cargo Aircraft to Watch” by Aviation Week & Space Technology magContinued on Page 20
AQUILINE DRONES AND VYRTX UNITING TO DELIVER THE WORLD’S FIRST, HIGH-SPEED, DRONE DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR HUMAN ORGANS
February 2020
www.inflightusa.com
According to the American Transplant Foundation, there are 114,000 people in need of organ transplants in the U.S. and only 30 percent will receive their life-saving surgery this year. Unfortunately, 20 people will die each day as their time passes by, making the number of annual deaths greater than 40,000. This is not from a lack of available donated organs, but mainly from cumbersome and complex transportation systems. Supporting research has been building from the transplant world itself. “There are plenty of donors to meet the need, but the system is so inefficient that available organs often don’t reach desperate patients,” says Dr. David Weill, former Director of the Center for Advanced Lung diseases and the HeartLung Transplant program at Stanford University Medical Center in a recent Wall Street Journal interview (www.wsj .com/articles/supply-isnt-the-problemwith-organ-transplants-11575644400). Dr. Robert Fisher, former Director of Transplant from Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center adds, “We have developed the premise that the lack of an organ donor logistical time critical transport system accounts for more than half of the deaths from organs and recipients missing one another. A logistics transport system for organs, recipients, and transplant teams, 365 days of the year, 24 hours a day, with viable response times on an hours’ notice, when minutes matter, simply does not exist.” Now, Aquiline Drones (AD), a Connecticut-based drone enterprise that provides sophisticated solutions in drone manufacturing, autonomous operations and cloud services, is partnering with VyrtX, an advanced logistics-technology firm, to create an innovative and life-saving medical delivery service for human organs and tissues using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)/drones. “Currently, there is a 25 percent discard rate for unused human organs because they cannot physically get into the hands of the transplant surgeons in time before the window of opportunity expires,” said Dalton Pont, CEO of VyrtX. “When every second counts, UAVs propose an ideal solution to move an organ quickly, to where it needs to be safely, securely, and
Aquiline leverages a confluence of critical technologies including real-time cloud and autonomous flight capabilities, along with mission critical infrastructure to develop and deploy complex, high-density drone solutions. (Courtesy Aquiline) medically-sound. As a pioneer in optimizing organ transplant services, our goal at VyrtX is a near-zero discard rate, and we are confident that Aquiline Drones can help us achieve this objective.”
Details of the new alliance include:
• AD to prototype highly specialized vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drones with superior range and payload capabilities • AD to provide blockchain logistics for transparency, real time tracking and monitoring of the transportation lifecycle • Building of ground support infrastructure (mobile command and edge datacenters) for drone support, persistent communication, mission tracking and handoff • Enterprise Asset Management solution for scalability - provided by Aquiline Drones Cloud (ADC) • Using the VyrtX technology platform, AD is custom creating an integrated virtual storage solution that offers realtime connectivity, big data storage, analytics and modeling through Aquiline’s cloud. ADC, which is purpose-designed for drone operations, will exceed the stringent audits and compliance processes required by VyrtX and by U.S. law, as well as maintaining the highest level of privacy and security required for VyrtX’s project data • VyrtX using its cutting-edge technology to attract healthcare clients, such as hospitals and medical centers, which could benefit from UAV transportation logistics “To our knowledge, no other symbi-
otic relationship exists in the current marketplace between a proprietary organ transport technology platform and a progressive UAV enterprise,” said Barry Alexander, Founder & CEO of Aquiline Drones. “We believe that this strategic partnership is a significant step in setting the gold standard in organ delivery services globally. This partnership also underscores AD’s promise to safely integrate drones into society and help realize true benefits to humanity. In this case, saving countless lives!” Alexander added. “We are humbled by the deep passion of the entire VyrtX team, especially Alice Cummings – VyrtX’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) – for her heartfelt passion and being steadfast in ensuring VyrtX’s success.” Alexander added. “Aquiline Drones is committed to fully supporting VyrtX’s aspirations to save countless lives and will deliver on its promise to bring VyrtX to life.” said Alexander. Alexander continues, “Even with the right mix of expertise, VyrtX cannot be built or will not thrive in a vacuum and as such, beckons broad public support. As we know, business is the lifeblood of our domestic economy and germane to the viability of VyrtX is the support of society and the political will of government – both at the municipal and federal levels – hence our strong appreciation and advocacy for public and private partnerships. I am also of the belief that emergency response services should be the impetus for the establishment of unmanned aerial highways.” Pont notes that the state of Ohio is a natural starting point to pilot the new union since VyrtX is already working with Dayton’s Air Force Research Laboratory,
19
Ohio’s UAS Center and the Springfield Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center, as well as all four of Ohio’s Organ Procurement Organizations. Together, they aim to develop an “air corridor” across the state that would facilitate the country’s quickest transportation of organs. Gordon Bowen, CEO of Lifebanc Organ Procurement Organization in Cleveland Ohio, asks: “What can we do to look at technology and be strategic about where we can go with organ movement in order to get from point A to point B quicker and eliminate the discard rate? We don’t want to go where we’ve been; We want to go where we need to go.” “We want to develop a highway system in the sky because that’s how people drive and how things move,” Pont adds. “Ohio will be the first state in America to do this, and with Aquiline Drones, we hope to make it happen very soon!” As one of only four drone companies in the United States to own and operate under an FAA 135 Air Carrier Certificate, AD will offer future operational flexibility to facilitate approvals and exemptions on non-traditional, augmented and unique UAV operations such as the VyrtX collaboration. In addition, as a pilot-owned, operated and supported entity, AD works closely with the FAA for both Flight Operations and Maintenance on regulation compliance, safety and risk mitigation. “A key thing to remember is that drones are not gadgetry, but aircraft, and if we want to gain the public’s trust, we must ensure safety first,” said Alexander. “With safety at the core of Aquiline Drones’ framework, and speed being the mission of VyrtX, together we are poised to usher in the ultimate and world-class UAV solution that will help save lives around the world through our safe and timely drone-delivery organ transportation system.” VyrtX considers itself a "1-StopShop Transport Hub" for life critical medical transport needs when minutes matter. Visit www.vyrtx.com for more information. Aquiline Drones (AD) is a progressive American drone solutions company founded by highly experienced aviators, systems engineers and IT gurus. Visit www.AquilineDrones.com for more information.
Visit In Flight USA’s website for the latest aviation news...
www.inflightusa.com
NEW WINTER FLIGHT FEST BRINGS COLD-WEATHER CHEER TO EAA
20
In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
EAA’s Skiplane Fly-In and Family Flight Fest have been combined into one day of wintertime aviation fun known as Winter Flight Fest. The inaugural Winter Flight Fest will take place at the EAA Aviation Museum on Saturday, Feb. 22, and feature both familiar and new coldweather attractions for attendees. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., kids and kids at heart can enjoy a variety of fun, hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and special events, including a variety of simulators, a precision landing challenge using zip line aircraft, “Houston, We May Have an Omelet,” and of course, the Skiplane Fly-In, weather and runway conditions permitting. Entirely new this year is EAA’s Winter Flight Fest model-building contest. This new aviation-themed contest will feature models built by youths and adults alike. There will be three age brackets, including youth ages 1-12, 1318, and adults 19 and up. Award-winning models will receive a plaque. Judging categories include Best Build, Most Accurate, and Most Complex. All model submissions will be built offsite, prior to EAA’s Winter Flight Fest, and at the contestant’s own expense. Contestants must have their entries in the
February 2020
The inaugural Winter Flight Fest will take place at the EAA Aviation Museum on Saturday, Feb. 22. (EAA Photo)
museum’s Air Racing Gallery by 1 p.m., and judging starts at 2 p.m. All Winter Flight Fest activities are included with regular admission unless noted, and EAA members can attend free of charge. For more information, please call EAA museum director Ron Connolly at 920-426-4815. Pilots planning on flying into Wittman Regional Airport can access shuttle services provided from Basler Flight Service to the EAA Aviation Museum. Pilots interested in landing their skiplanes at Pioneer Airport must obtain permission and air operation instructions by filling out an online form at eaa.org/eaa-museum/EAA-SkiplaneFly-In-Pilot-Sign-Up. Learn more at eaa.org.
Cargo Delivery Drone
Continued from Page 18 azine in their Aerospace & Defense 2020 issue. Founded in 2012 by electric aviation pioneer Chip Yates, YEC is known for designing, building and flying the world’s
fastest manned electric aircraft, developing and constructing megawatt-class electric propulsion systems, and creating and launching the revolutionary Silent Arrow product line. For more information visit: www.yateselectrospace.com.
Senior Living and Care Solutions Senior Care Authority, Peninsula will provide you the guidance concerning your loved one, including finding the best places to live, receiving the proper care, and navigating through a complex health care system. • Free consultations • Available 7 days a week • Serving South San Francisco to Palo Alto For more information contact Annamarie Buonocore at 650/504-8549 abuonocore@seniorcareauthority.com
Remote ID Rule
Continued from Page 17 difficult to engineer and would severely hamper operations away from FRIAs or the use of prebuilt commercial models. • The rule mandates technology that is not available in large numbers and is not yet fully mature. In the case of the ADS-B mandate, for example, extensive testing took place prior to the 2008 NPRM that mandated its use (and the mandate was not in effect until a decade after the publication of the rule). • There is ambiguity about whether this rule applies to control line and freeflight modeling, and it could even cause complications for indoor modeling. There are many more elements of
the rule that EAA is scrutinizing. Ideally, EAA is pushing for a solution that cleanly carves out traditional modeling as exempt from the RID requirement, which is only useful in identifying negligent drone users. EAA will provide guidance to members who wish to comment. Those wishing to comment are urged to remain respectful and use rational, fact-driven arguments in your own words. Form letters and emotional comments have much less impact on the regulatory process. For assistance from the EAA, call 920-4264800 or toll-free at 800-564-6322. For more information, visit the EAA website at www.eaa.org.
EXPLORE
• COLUMBIA•
February 2020
www.inflightusa.com
STATE HISTORIC PARK
G O L D R U S H F U N F O R E V E R YO N E Gold Panning • Stagecoach Rides • Tours • Shopping Demonstrations • Restaurants • Saloons • Historic Lodging
FLY IN FOR YOUR GOLD RUSH ADVENTURE – LOCATED ONE MILE FROM THE COLUMBIA AIRPORT. STAY
IN
DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA
AT ONE OF TWO HISTORIC HOTELS!
YOUR STAY WILL BE ENHANCED BY THE BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN FURNISHINGS. ONE, TWO & THREE BEDROOM COTTAGES ALSO AVAILABLE. CALL FOR HOTEL SPECIALS.
RESERVATIONS 209-532-1470 parks.ca.gov/columbia
21
22
FORD TRI-MOTOR VOLUNTEER CREW CHIEFS NEEDED In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
February 2020
EAA is looking for a few friendly and motivated volunteer A&Ps with a passion for history that can help support our Ford Tri-Motor air tours. EAA operates these classic airplanes, among the first airliners in history, to share the romance and excitement of the Golden Age of air travel at tour stops all around the country, and they need your help. While these airplanes are meticulously maintained at their home base in Oshkosh, issues do crop up in the field, and they need volunteers to fly with the airplanes and help with everything from keeping them clean to repairing an instrument or swapping a cylinder. These tasks may also be performed with the guidance of an EAA staff mechanic who would fly out to the tour stop to help as required. You will be a well-trained member of a highly experienced crew that will always work together as a team to get the job done.
EAA is planning on building a team of volunteers, so that the time commitment would be limited to two-week periods, though candidates with open schedules would be welcome to spend more
time on the tours. For those who are interested, opportunities exist for some rightseat flying time on nonrevenue flights between tour stops, though a pilot certificate is not required.
The Emmy Award winning producers of the public television hits Beyond The Powder and Space Chase USA have now created a new historical aviation series; The Restorers – Season 1. The documentary series will be available throughout the United States on public television stations starting in February 2020. The Restorers – Season 1 is an exciting award-winning series that examines warbird and vintage aircraft restorers and the planes they resurrect from the graves of history. Each one-hour episode is themed,
containing several stories within each episode. The first season’s five episodes are titled: Living History, Aircraft Recovery, The Aviatrix, Aviation Destinations, and They Were All Volunteers. The Restorers – Season 1 is being distributed by American Public Television (APT) for broadcast on public television stations, presented by WUCFPBS in Orlando. The Restorers – Season 1 is also being distributed outside the U.S. by Principal Media,both in broadcast and VOD arenas.
About Hemlock Films: Created in 1999, Cleveland based Hemlock Films is a full-service video and film production company. Owners and filmmakers Kara and Adam White have produced international award-winning films, as well as commercials, industrial videos and support work for feature motion pictures. About APT: American Public Television (APT) is the leading syndicator of high-quality, top-rated programming to the nation’s public television stations. Founded in 1961, APT distributes 250 new program titles per year and more
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is now accepting applications for its 2020 Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award Scholarship. Each year, GAMA awards a deserv-
ing high school senior, pursuing studies in aviation, with a $2,000 scholarship. GAMA offers this unique scholarship as part of its commitment to workforce development and advancing careers in general aviation. It is named in honor of a
GAMA founder and past president – Edward W. Stimpson. Scholarship applicants are evaluated on academic achievements, involvement in extra-curricular activities and an essay on their interest in pursuing a career in
general aviation. Completed applications are due by April 15, 2020. For more information, including eligibility requirements and access to the application, please visit GAMA’s website – gama.aero.
who have become celebrities and celebrities who have become pilots. The Legends include 100 accomplished men and women from across the world among their ranks. The “Living Legends of Aviation Awards” are produced by the Kiddie
Hawk Air Academy, a 501-c-3 non-profit organization. Kiddie Hawk’s mission is to educate children and spark their interest in aviation/aerospace. Visit Livinglegendsofaviation.org for more information.
(EAA Photo)
THE RESTORERS – SEASON 1 ACROSS
THE
The ideal candidate is well-organized, good with people, and has a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for EAA’s mission. While an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate is required, radial engine experience is a plus, but not mandatory, and EAA will provide all of the training that you’ll need. Applicants will be expected to pass a background check and a drug screening as appropriate. While these are volunteer positions, EAA provides all travel, hotels, and meals. This is a fantastic opportunity to travel back in time and see the country the way it was back in the ‘20s and ‘30s, all while helping support EAA’s mission of keeping aviation history alive. For more information, or to apply, contact John Hopkins, EAA’s manager of aircraft maintenance, at jhopkins@eaa.org or 920-426-4875.
U.S.
(Courtesy Hemlock Films) than one-third of the top 100 highestrated public television titles in the U.S. Helpful links: www.TheRestorers.com http://aptonline.org/catelog/RESTORERSTHE, www.HemlockFilms.com.
GAMA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR EDWARD W. STIMPSON AVIATION EXCELLENCE AWARD SCHOLARSHIP
Captain James Lovell
Continued from Page 11 Murray Smith, founder and publisher of Professional Pilot magazine. The “Living Legends of Aviation” was founded on Dec. 17, 2003, exactly 100 years after Orville and Wilbur Wright took their first powered flight,
with the purpose of celebrating aviation’s second hundred years. The “Living Legends of Aviation” are remarkable people of extraordinary accomplishment in aviation and aerospace; they include entrepreneurs, innovators, industry leaders, astronauts, record breakers, pilots
Fax: 415-898-5155 www.tjair.com Email: tjair@tjair.com
351 Airport Road #3 Novato, CA 94945 415-898-5151
The The Trinidad Trinidad Center Center 2005 REMOS G3
1977 TURBO 210
Easy to fly S-LSA shows beautifully inside and out. Great for leaseback. The next owner of this well-engineered & performing airplane will enjoy this low-time turn key airplane for many years to come.
1/2 SHARE IN THIS BEAUTIFUL CIRRUS
1985 CESSNA 182R SKYLANE Fly high and very fast guided by new state-of-the-art avionics all the while luxuriating in the beautiful new leather interior.
1979 BEECHCRAFT A36TC BONANZA
Fly high, fast and far in comfort. This meticulously cared for plane has a sumptuous leather interior, double doors for easy loading and an extended baggage area.
Hangared in Novato, CA (KDVO). Maintained at Alpine Aviation. Hangared whole life. Owner flies plane at about once a week for pleasure with logs of all flights.
Don't miss this opportunity to buy a late model 182 Skylane with the powerful 275 HP P-ponk engine conversion. Very sharp titanium silver with orange and black and attractive leather interior.
2007 EVEKTOR SPORTSTAR PLUS
1941 PORTERFIELD
A breathtaking total restoration of a classic WWII era primary trainer. Fly solo from the front seat. An absolute hoot to fly. Comes with a spare overhauled pickled engine.
Extremely easy to fly SLSA. Great fuel economy and fantastic visibility with comfortable cabin. Hangared and well maintained by Rotax specialist.
All specifications and representations are believed to be accurate to the best knowledge of the seller. However, it is the buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to verify all information prior to purchase.
T. J. Neff
Phone: 415-898-5151
www.tjair.com
Email: tjair@tjair.com
24
576TH AMXS LEVERAGES ROBOTIC PAINT STRIPPING TECHNOLOGY ON A-10 LIGHTNING II In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
By Todd Cromar
75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
Robotic media blasting used to strip paint from fighter aircraft such as the F16 Fighting Falcon has been around at Hill Air Force Base for more than three decades. Now, the technology is being used for the first time to remove paint
from the A-10 Thunderbolt II. The 576th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is upgrading its traditional manual media blast paint removal process by using new-generation robots to strip the paint from A-10s that come to the base for depot overhaul and maintenance. All aircraft require regular exterior maintenance to protect their metal sur-
Features
*Holiday Special* Super Quality Aviator Watches All ‘A.T.C.’ Pilot Timepieces HIGHLY DISCOUNTED Thru Jan 15, 2020 only!
faces from corrosion due to moisture and the harsh environments in which they continually operate. The process is expected to reduce the man-hours it takes to strip paint from the aircraft and increase safety by removing employees from the blasting atmosphere, resulting in measurable time and costs savings.
Our ATP series is a feature loaded MULTI-FUNCTIONAL watch also offers an Altimeter for under $90.00!! Available in either a Standard or Subtractive (Black) Display
& Large Digital Display Altimeter Barometer Thermometer Multiple Alarms 23:59hr Chronograph 99hr Count-Down Timer 28 City World-Time Zones Perpetual Calendar 12 or 24 Hour Display Hourly Chime Electroluminescent BackLight Altitude and Barometric Log ATP 46 x 16mm| ATP II 42 x 14mm
February 2020
The ATP-Pro is a more bulky, strong G-Shock type with a thick plastic casing, but is surprisingly lightweight. ATP1200W $129.95
The ATP-Pro II is a more conventional-sized model with a Stainless Case and Rubber Strap. The ATP-Pro II can be for either men or ladies. ATP21200W $139.95
$78.50
$87.50
ATC2200B
ATC2250Y
ATC2250K
$450.00
$485.00
$465.00
Features Date Window 60 Minute Chronograph 1-Touch Instant Chronograph Reset 2nd Independent Time Zone 2nd Timezone 24 Hour Subdial Large E6B Calculator Bezel Constant Sweep Second Hand Deploy Clasp on ALL models 100 Meter Water Resistant Designed by and for Pilots Screw-Down Locking Crown 7.5 Inch Strap/Bracelet Lengths 46mm x 13mm Case Dimensions Serial Numbers engraved on Caseback
$139.95
$149.95
$144.95
ATC3200B
ATC3255K
ATC3500B
$550.00
$585.00
$650.00
$179.95
$184.95
$199.95
Contact us @ 323.464.6660 or on the web @ www.HMEWatch.com
The 576th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares the first production A-10 Thunderbolt II for paint removal using a new robotic media blast technology, Dec. 4, 2019, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The aircraft is prepared by sealing up all seams and holes in the outer-surface skin to prevent the blast media from entering the aircraft. (U.S Air Force photo by Todd Cromar) “There are going to be across-theboard improvements including a dramatic reduction in exposure to a Hexavalent Chromium dust environment. This is perhaps the greatest benefit to the robotic system,” said Tim Randolph, 576th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron director. “Savings will also be seen with reduced operating time and less power consumption, as well as reduced costs in material. We really haven’t found a downside to this system.” James Gill, Corrosion Control flight chief for the 576thAMXS, said while the traditional manual media blast process is effective, it’s labor intensive, requiring teams of workers at least three full days to complete. The new paint-removal process is accomplished by two robots, each with four hose attachments that move independently along both sides of the aircraft. In addition, the time to strip an A-10 is decreased from three days to 9-12 hours. “Compared to the manual paint-stripping method, the robots use half the amount of blast media at half of the air pressure, while removing an extremely precise thickness, uniformly, across the entire aircraft surface,” Gill said. “This translates into a process that is less stressful on the aircraft skins and saves money in media cost, while creating only half the waste stream.” In addition to the robotics process, a new laser-burn process is currently being tested and used on F-16s with proven success. However, the squadron is still maturing the process, and hopes to apply this process to the A-10s in the future. By using new robotic technology, the squadron is expanding its capacity by adding capability. Randolph said each of three processes have different capabilities and inherent limitations, but combined together, can reduce the total time an aircraft spends in depot maintenance and helps return it to the warfighter faster.
February 2020
www.inflightusa.com
25
AFMC SEEKS INNOVATIVE IDEAS THROUGH IDEASCALE CAMPAIGN
26
In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
By Marisa Alia-Novobilski Air Force Materiel Command Public Affairs
DIVORCE – PATERNITY MEN’S RIGHTS If you are Involved in a Divorce or Paternity Case... ...you Should Know That: 1. You may have an excellent chance of obtaining child custody; 2. It’s your child...she doesn’t own it; 3. There are numerous legal methods of avoiding alimony; 4. There are numerous legal methods of avoiding loss of your property; 5. If properly represented, you won’t be “taken to the cleaners”, 6. Courts can be legally required not to favor the woman; 7. You can fight against false charges of child abuse or spousal abuse. 8. You can emerge from a divorce emotionally and financially sound; 9. Men do have rights! 10. California cases only.
Contact: Lawyers For Men’s Rights 213-384-8886 or visit us at www.mensrightslawyers.com LAW OFFICES OF STUART J. FABER
Innovation is the driving factor behind the Air Force Materiel Command’s ability to meet the requirements of the National Defense Strategy. To support the drive to deliver what the Air Force needs at the speed of relevance, Airmen and civilians from across the enterprise are invited to submit innovative ideas and solutions to improve the AFMC mission through the Air Force Ideation Platform, or IdeaScale, now through September 2020. “Our Airmen are developing innovative solutions and finding ways to improve our missions every day. Often these local solutions can benefit a wider command and Air Force audience,” said Maj. Gen. Carl Schaefer, AFMC deputy commander. “This is an opportunity for us to empower our Airmen and civilians to take their ideas and move them forward for the AFMC and Air Force we need.” Ideas may be submitted for any mission area. However, the campaign is particularly focused on gathering submissions along the following themes: • Leadership: How do we best develop people for the future? • Culture: What can we do to help move from a culture of risk aversion to one that embraces urgency and innovation? • Infrastructure: How can we improve our facilities to best support mission needs? • Communication: How can we better deliver information internally and to our customers? • Agility Transformation: How can we improve and streamline processes to be more agile in meeting the needs of the National Defense Strategy? The IdeaScale Campaign submis-
February 2020
sions will be reviewed by the Commander’s Accelerated Initiatives Office, with promising ideas assigned to an accelerator for further development and refinement. Submitters will then have the opportunity to “pitch” their solutions to command leadership and decision makers who will determine whether or not an idea moves forward to a prototype/implementation stage. Ideas with the potential to impact users beyond the center or major command level may be shared with headquarters Air Force for broader implementation. “This summer’s AFMC We Need initiative uncovered a number of concerns across the command, and we’re aggressively working those issues and finding solutions,” Schaefer said. “What we also learned was that for many of these issues, our Airmen were already working to improve them and have ideas on how to address others. We need to capitalize on our Airmen’s innovation and expertise across the command. This is an opportunity for everyone to contribute and make a difference.” The IdeaScale Campaign is one way AFMC is working to address the issues uncovered during the AFMC We Need initiative. The initiative yielded more than 90,000 pieces of feedback from Airmen and civilians across the command footprint, with concerns in areas ranging from information technology and facilities to communication, training, culture and more. Airmen and civilians can submit their ideas and review those of their peers at https://usaf.ideascalegov.com/. The platform will remain open for submissions through September. “We are ready to innovate, accelerate and integrate your ideas,” Schaefer said. “Together we can build the AFMC and the Air Force we need.”
February 2020
www.inflightusa.com
82!=>&?1 ?@=!43A2BC W zZK>> d y ^͍
!"#$%"&'()*")+,&-(./&0 12-3&456)(77&859",:: ͻ EŽ ĚŝƌĞĐƚ ĐŽƐƚƐ ƚŽ LJŽƵƌ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ͻ EŽ ĐŚĂŶŐĞ ŝŶ tŽƌŬĞƌ͛Ɛ ŽŵƉ ĐĂƌƌŝĞƌƐ !"#$%&'%()%*"+&,$'%-./%0%1&"234%+.%5/$''&/$%2066 ƚŽ ƐĞĞ ŝĨ LJŽƵƌ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƋƵĂůŝĮĞƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞƐĞ ƐĂǀŝŶŐƐ͘ -577&()&".5;7< ;ϴϳϳͿ ϲϰϬͲϱϯϲϱ Žƌ ƌŝƩĂŶLJΛtŝůů^Ğƌǀ^ŽůƵƟŽŶƐ͘ĐŽŵ
ǁǁǁ͘ǁŝůůƐĞƌǀƐŽůƵƟŽŶƐ͘ĐŽŵ
27
Business News 28
Opener, a pioneer of aerial vehicles for consumer travel, and the presenting sponsor of the Innovation Showcase at AirVenture Oshkosh 2020, has announced the appointment of Ben Diachun, EAA Lifetime 424842, as its new chief executive officer. Opener is producing BlackFly, the world’s first fixed-wing, all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) personal ultralight aircraft. Founder and former CEO Marcus Leng will oversee next-generation manufacturing and international operations as chairman of the board. “During this transformative time,
OPENER NAMES EAA BOARD MEMBER BEN DIACHUN CEO In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
there is no better person to guide Opener than Ben Diachun,” said Leng. “Ben is a proven leader in the aerospace industry, he gets things done, and he has the innate ability to inspire everyone around him. Ben has the technical proficiency and corporate know-how that Opener needs as we expand operations, produce vehicles, and grow the company.” BlackFly is designed to easily take off and land in small areas and travel distances of up to 40 miles at a speed of 80plus mph (U.S. restricted performance: 25 miles/62 mph). The vehicles are simple to master and require no pilot certificate
when operated under Part 103 in the U.S. “Opener is pioneering a new industry with BlackFly. I am truly honored to lead the company into production, establish sales initiatives, and secure our market position,” Ben Diachun said. “We have the opportunity to show the world that threedimensional transportation is real. A big part of my job is to seize this vast opportunity and successfully bring a safe and exciting flying vehicle to market.” comes from Scaled Ben Composites, where he participated in key engineering design, directed flight testing, and stepped up into leadership roles.
SILVER AIR SIGNS G200 S/N 69
TO
February 2020
Ben Diachun has been named the new chief executive officer of Opener. (Courtesy EAA)
Ben is recognized for taking 15 new aircraft types from concept to first flight in his 16 years at Scaled Composites.
WEST COAST FLEET
Super-mid Jet Based out of High-Traffic Seattle and Van Nuys Airports
Silver Air, the private jet management and charter company with operations in Los Angeles, The Bay Area, Seattle, Dallas, Houston and New York, continues to expand its super-mid charter fleet on the West Coast adding a Gulfstream G200 that will split time between its Seattle (SEA) and Van Nuys (VNY) bases of operation. The 2002 G200 S/N 69 sports a modern luxury design with recently updated paint and interior, and executive accommodations with 9-passenger seating, ATG-5000 domestic Wi-Fi for highspeed connectivity, Airshow 400 in-flight maps and information, and a full-service forward galley.
“We are excited to bring on another addition of our fleet on the West Coast,” says Chuck Stumpf, Silver Air’s President of Business Development. “The G200 has become an extremely popular addition to our fleet as the supermid cabin category continues to be one of the most popular aircraft to own and charter. Call our charter team today to get a quote.” Silver Air manages an expanding international fleet with bases across the United States while still maintaining a sharp focus on client service and a unique approach to jet management. Silver Air’s PURE Jet Management model provides a unique opportunity for
jet owner partners, creating quality management plans at the best value, and expertly managing the multiple service vendors on the owner’s behalf ensuring a cost effective and transparent relationship. In addition to its fleet of Gulfstream jets, Silver Air manages and operates other light to large-cabin jets from Dassault, Bombardier, Embraer, Cessna, and Hawker/Beech. Silver Air is also the only operator to offer unrestricted charter availability on a Boeing Business Jet. Silver Air’s charter operations have earned an ARGUS Platinum rating and the company is currently IS-BAO stage two compliant, demonstrating the indus-
Hartzell Propeller has promoted JJ Frigge to President effective immediately. He assumes the role previously held by Joe Brown, who will become company Chairman, partnering with Frigge on the longer-term elements of running the family owned business. “Over the past several years, JJ has progressed to positions of ever greater responsibilities. Last year, he was promoted to EVP and General Manager where he provided strong leadership to the business and delivered excellent results.” Brown said. “As President, JJ will be responsible for all operating elements of the business including development and execution of Hartzell Propeller's strategy while also assuming a more prominent role in the aviation community.” “JJ has distinguished himself as a
thoughtful and respected leader. We are pleased with the way that he has fully embraced the culture and the values of our family business. His individual integrity and leadership style fully represent our core value of “Built on Honor,” Brown said. “We are confident in his talents and ability to take on this important leadership role.” Frigge began at Hartzell in 2011 as the company's controller. Since then he has steadily assumed more responsibilities in leading the company. In 2013, he took responsibility for the day-to-day business team at Hartzell Propeller in addition to marketing and brand building efforts. Prior to Hartzell Propeller, he spent 10 years as a finance manager at Proctor & Gamble. Frigge is a 2001 cum laude graduate of Notre Dame with a bachelor's
degree in Business Administration, Finance and Economics. Frigge is on the Communications Committee of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and on the board of directors and past president of the United Way of Miami County. He is also past president of the Miami County Humane Society. Hartzell Propeller is the global leader in advanced technology aircraft propeller design and manufacturing for business, commercial and government customers. The company designs next generation propellers with innovative “blended airfoil” technology and manufactures them with revolutionary machining centers, robotics and custom resin transfer molding curing stations. Hartzell Propeller and sister compa-
JJ FRIGGE PROMOTED
TO
PRESIDENT
OF
Silver Air is adding a Gulfstream G200 that will split time between its Seattle (SEA) and Van Nuys (VNY) bases of operation. (Courtesy Silver Air)
try’s highest safety practices. Silver Air is also a member of the Air Charter Safety Foundation. For more information on Silver Air visit www.silverair.com.
HARTZELL PROPELLER
Hartzell Propeller has promoted JJ Frigge to President. (Courtesy Hartzell Propeller) nies, Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC, Quality Aircraft Accessories, and AWI-AMI (Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc., and Aerospace Manufacturing, Inc.) form the general aviation business unit of Tailwind Technologies Inc. For more info on Hartzell Propeller, go to www.hartzellprop.com.
February 2020
www.inflightusa.com
29
Flying With Faber
NEW AND EXCITING TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD
F
or most columns, I generally concentrate on one destination. There is so much travel news and so many undiscovered places around the world, that it would require considerably more space than my monthly column allows to cover everything. So I’ve decided to occasionally circumnavigate from my usual one-destination format and offer a taste of several new discoveries, plus food and travel news that time and space have heretofore not allowed me to share.
Sands Resorts Macao www.sandsresrotsmacao
Sands Resorts Macao, a fully integrated and bustling resort city located in the heart of Macao, encompasses seven luxurious hotels and offers an ideal collection of activities for guests looking for a unique travel experience. In my opinion, the Sands Resorts Macao properties are must-visit destinations with excellent food and beverage options, top entertainment and a large range of retailers. The newest and most exciting attraction coming to Sands Resorts Macao in March 2020 is the interactive experience, teamLab SuperNature Macao. TeamLab SuperNature Macao will offer guests and visitors a digital-only experience where the boundaries between the world of art and the human body are blurred. This ground-breaking art-collective will be permanently housed at The Venetian Macao. Sands Resorts Macao is offering packages starting from $174 that include luxury accommodations, breakfast for two and two tickets to teamLab SuperNature Macao. Great for spring break. For travelers looking to extend their spring break stay, the 31st Annual Macao Arts Festival takes place from May 2-31, 2020. The Macao Arts Festival dramatically lights up the city, bringing together theatre, dance, music, circus, multimedia and visual arts in an artistic panorama of events. For families traveling with guests of all ages, the properties offer dozens of attractions to entertain both children and adults. From family suites complete with bunk beds and video game consoles to Macao’s first live-action theme park, and Aqua World, an outdoor pool area, every family is sure to find something fun to do. The resorts consist of six separate hotels. Included are the Venetian, the
Parisian, the Conrad, Sheraton Grande, St. Regis and the Four Seasons. The Venetian Macao is an incredible, immersive hotel experience. There are 3,000 suites on this property, plus 350 world-class shopping choices line a masterfully reconstructed Grand Canal, bridges spanning each bank, just as they do in Venice. A variety of dining options, from the food court to the Michelinstarred Golden Peacock to room service, bring guests the best of global cuisines. The Parisian Macao brings the City of Light to life in Asia, with a half-scale Eiffel Tower, approximately 2,500 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, and architecture designed to transport you into the heart of Paris. Let the kids play freely at Qube Kingdom and Aquaworld while the adults shop at more than 170 fashion boutiques or dine at French inspired restaurants. Better yet, simply relax in your room and enjoy the view of The Eiffel Tower just outside your window. Macao is also easily accessible, with direct flights to Hong Kong from many places around the world and a quick ferry ride over to Macao. Hong Kong is one of my favorite cities in the world. Or take an opportunity to drive on Hong KongZhuhai-Macau Bridge, a 34-mile expanse over the ocean, the longest ocean bridge (plus tunnels and a few artificial islands), in the world. I can’t just use it as a point of transition, so I always allow a few extra days to visit some of my old haunts. For more information about Sands Resorts Macao, visit https://en.sands resortsmacao.com.
Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant 4480 Paradise Road, Las Vegas NV 89169, 702/364-5300.
(Courtesy Ferroar's Italian Restaurant)
I love family-owned Italian restaurants. Founded in 1985, Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar is Las Vegas’ longest running, family-owned and operat-
ed restaurant offering authentic, five-star Italian cuisine in a fine-dining atmosphere. Specializing in freshly made pastas and sauces, legendary ossobuco, savory risottos, expertly prepared all-natural meats, Safe Harbor® seafood, as well as an extensive award-winning wine list, Ferraro’s is famous for its attention to detail, welcoming environment and passion for food that runs in the family. The Ferraro family members devote themselves to ensuring each guest has a memorable experience, whether for lunch, dinner, late-night or private parties and events. I always feel as if I’m a dinner guest in the home of one of my Italian friends.
Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort 328 Moo2, T. Aonang, A.muang, Krabi, Ao Nang Beach, Krabi Province 81000, www.avanihotels.com/en/ao-nang-krabi.
Waterfront Suite. (Courtesy Avani Resort)
Avani Hotels & Resorts just announced the opening of the brand’s first entry into Thailand’s resort town of Krabi: Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort. Centrally located, Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort boasts stunning views of limestone formations rising up from the Andaman Sea. Just steps away from local cafes and bars, as well as the ever-popular Ao Nang Night Market, visitors can immerse themselves in the bustling social scene while still being able to enjoy Ao Nang’s natural beauty. The contemporary 178 guest rooms and villas reflect Krabi’s natural landscape and are designed to deliver a peaceful sleep experience. The private villas, perched further uphill on the property, offer stunning sunset views, with a pool and relaxation area creating a private sanctuary, perfect for honeymooners. The picturesque setting makes an idyllic backdrop for rejuvenation and pampering at the AvaniSpa, with every treatment tailored to the guest’s goal, whether it
Stuart J. Faber and Aunt Bea is to combat jet lag or to relax in pure bliss. Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort will feature an elevated swimming pool for spectacular sunsets, along with an AvaniFit designed gym to keep up with any active lifestyle. Families will love the indoor and outdoor playgrounds at AvaniKids, along with engaging family activities. Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi hotel has five new dining and drinking venues for a diverse offering to satisfy every taste. Orchid Bar, by the pool, serves hearty snacks and artisanal cocktails. Pano Café will greet guests every morning with a delicious breakfast, from fresh omelets to traditional Thai rice porridge. Sundowners are served at the resort’s centerpiece, The Cliff, an infinity pool bar overlooking the cliff onto the Andaman, is a backdrop for a wide selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines and craft beer. The Peak rooftop bar opens when the stars come out and serves guests enchanting beverages along with chill-out beats. Ao Nang Buffet is a popular local hangout, featuring succulent, freshly caught seafood, and Thai’s favorite dishes. Krabi is renowned as a beach lover’s paradise and an island-hopping mecca. Its clear waters are dotted with nearly 200 islands of all shapes and sizes. Visitors come to Krabi from all over the world to scuba dive, snorkel, kite surf, sail, or just float along Phang Nga Bay into the Andaman Sea. For those who prefer to explore the land, there are pristine jungles, mangrove forests, and waterfalls, as well as inspiring temples and quaint villages that welcome visitors all along this coastal province. Indeed, Thailand is much more than just Bangkok.
BOA Steakhouse
9200 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069, 310/278-2050, www.boasteak.com I often write a column entitled, “In Search of the Ultimate Steak.” Recently, I discovered the ultimate at BOA. Located Continued on Page 30
30
U.S., JAPAN FORCES WELCOME NEW YEAR WITH BILATERAL JUMP In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
By Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Three U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron out of Yokota Air Base, Japan, participated in the Japanese forces’ annual New Year’s jump at Camp Narashino training area, Chiba, Japan, Jan. 12. This is the first year the Air Force participated in the event featuring the bilateral collaboration between U.S. and Japanese forces, utilizing aircraft from both the U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force and jumpers from the U.S. Army and the Japan Ground SelfDefense Force. “The New Year’s jump originally started back in the 1960s and became open to public viewing in the 1970s,” said Capt. Robert Frisch, 36th Airlift Squadron project officer. “It is the prayer for safe deployment of chutes festival, where each year the (Japan Air SelfDefense Force and Japan Ground Self-
Defense Force) get together and show the public their capabilities to do a joint jump on a small drop-zone area. That dropzone location is at Camp Narashino, which is right on the border of Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture. It is pretty much in the city, allowing lots of people to attend.” The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers, with the 1st Airborne Brigade, along with U.S. Army Reserve Alaska and 82nd Airborne soldiers, jumped from the combined U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircraft, showcasing the combined bilateral military capability in a training environment. “This is a team effort to successfully complete this event,” said Col. Kevin Martin, 374th Operations Group commander. “It’s important as we go forward, whether we are Air Force or Army, whether we wear a U.S. or Japanese flag, that we come together as a team. “This is a New Year’s celebration. Though the true reality is this shows a bilateral effort by the (Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces), the U.S.
Flying With Faber Continued from Page 29 on the world-famous Sunset Boulevard, BOA is an energetic establishment with innovative cocktails, Wine Spectator award winning wines and an indoor-outdoor ambiance, which is an experience in itself. The chefs have just introduced an extensive new selection of steaks.
(Courtesy BOA Steakhouse)
Rosewood Farms, American Wagyu – Naturally raised beef, free of hormones and antibiotics. Committed to sustainable farming Wagyu in Ennis, Combine, and Seven Points in Texas, these folks started raising cattle in the 1850’s and recently added American Wagyu to their program. Leanest of all Wagyu offerings, but still offers a full-flavored Wagyu experience. Westholme, Australian Wagyu – Australian F-1 Wagyu (Japanese Wagyu male and cross-bred female with Charolais, Brahman, Shorthorn, Senepol, Santa Gertrudis, and Bonsmara) is allowed to graze on native grass for the first two years of its life and finished on grain for the final 350 days. All of the cat-
tle are raised in Western Queensland, Avon Downs, or Austral Downs. Highly marbleized but clean finish due to the cross breeding. Iwate Wagyu – Northernmost Region of Main Island, Known for Feed of Premium Grade Rice, Balance of Sweetness and Umami with a Clean Finish. Kagoshima Wagyu – Southernmost Region of Japan, Winner of 2017 Wagyu Olympics, tender, full-bodied, well-balanced marbling. Snow Beef – Some of the rarest, most cherished beef from Chateau Uenae on the snowy island of Hokkaido. Primary feed is corn, which makes the meat sweeter than any other Wagyu. Snow Beef is meat forward and less intense than any other Wagyu with a clean finish on the palate. The menu features an array of inventive techniques and premium ingredients. They also offer a wide selection of prime steaks, including a signature 40-day dryaged New York strip and an extraordinary rib-eye. The seafood menu is equally diverse with entrees including live Maine lobster and the Cedar plank Salmon as well as plenty of options from the raw bar. To complement the main course, the chefs have crafted a range of appetizers and seasonal sides, such as a tableside Caesar salad the way it was originally presented, truffle mashed potatoes and a
Air Force and the U.S. Army to provide combat power.” The jump emphasized the U.S. and Japan’s strong commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while showcasing the variety of aircraft both military are capable of utilizing. “We have three C-130J’s from the U.S. side, two (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) C-130H Hercules, two C-1s and a C-2 all relatively close to each other dropping both U.S., Army and (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force) together over a short period of time. It takes a lot of coordination to make that happen,” Frisch said. “We can incorporate this type of training into literally anything else, be it landing on an island or any other scenario. We have shown we are capable of so much when we work together. “The fact that we can have (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force) and U.S. Army on our aircraft or on their aircraft, shows we can collaborate as one seamlessly. So, to see that happen and do a joint jump, where within just a few min-
February 2020
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratrooper with the 1st Airborne Brigade approaches the open door of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft over the Camp Narashino training area, Chiba, Japan, Jan. 12, 2020. The event consisted of three C-130J aircraft from Yokota Air Base, two Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130H Hercules, two C-1s and a C-2, that dropped 301 U.S. Army and JGSDF jumpers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor A. Workman)
utes we can get 300 combat-ready troops on the ground in a very small area, that’s just really cool to be a part of.” Continued on Page 32
decadent mac-n-cheese. Stop by for live music on the patio on Thursdays and down-home fried chicken on Sundays. We recently sampled bites of these culinary masterpieces. The flavors are unique, the textures are silky, yet with that beefy chew that steak lovers demand. BOA has restaurants in Santa Monica, California and Dubai. We rate BOA as one of the top ten steakhouses worldwide. Not only is the cuisine superlative, the service is outstanding and the atmosphere is exhilarating.
Margaritaville Hotel Nashville
425 5th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203, 615-986-9300, www.margaritavillehotelnashville.com. The brand new Margaritaville Hotel Nashville, which opened in October 2019 to rave reviews, brings an entirely unique concept to Music City with a tropical vibe. Located in SoBro and inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer, songwriter and best-selling author Jimmy Buffett, the property features a rooftop relaxation and entertainment area with a pool, sundeck and live entertainment; a 24-hour fitness center; Radio Margaritaville’s Nashville studio, heard worldwide on SiriusXM Channel 24; and two first-ever Margaritaville dining concepts – JWB Grill and FINS Bar. The 12-story hotel features 166 guestrooms, as well as 52 Margaritaville
(Courtesy Margaritaville Hotel Nashville)
Vacation Club® by Wyndham suites offering owners plenty of space to kick back and relax, with mini-kitchens and separate living and dining areas in the apartment-style suites. Drawing from Nashville’s vibrant cultural and entertainment scene, Margaritaville Hotel Nashville offers an elevated design with a laid-back metropolitan attitude, centrally located a half block south of the Music City Center, near Broadway. The hotel also includes nearly 11,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor customizable space, setting the stage for corporate group events, weddings and celebrations in downtown Nashville.
February 2020
www.inflightusa.com
31
ASK ABOUT AIR TRANSPORT FROM OUR BASE TO YOURS OR WE CAN COME TO YOU.
AVIONICS FOR EVERY MISSION www.airtronicsavionics.com
KJAQ, JACKSON CALIFORNIA KFTG, FRONT RANGE COLORADO
TO SCHEDULE CALL (209) 418-0004 , ext 101
TIME IS RUNNING OUT! TWO YEARS UNTIL ADSB MANDATE , AND YOUR NOT COMPLIANT!
AIRTRONICS INC. IS THE ADSB EXPERTS. DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT. YOU CAN READ CUSTOMER REVIEWS ABOUT US ON “PILOT AMERICA”, “BEECHTALK”, AND ASK THE MAJOR MANUFACTURERS. CUSTOMERS AROUND THE U.S. HAVE SHOWN AIRTRONICS WHAT OTHER SHOPS HAVE BEEN CHARGING. WE HAVE SEEN SOME RIDICULOUS QUOTES. IT’S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE! HERE IS AIRTRONICS PRICING ON THE MOST POPULAR SYSTEMS THAT TAKE ONE DAY OR LESS TO COMPLETE.
AIRTRONICS, THE AVIONICS EXPERTS FOR OVER 50 YEARS
NEW LOCATION OPENING JUNE 2018 AT KFTG “FRONT RANGE” ADSB SOLUTIONS SIMPLIFIED ! ALL PRICING INCLUDES ALL LABOR AND PARTS REQUIRED TO INSTALL!
AWARD WINNING DEALER 15 YEARS IN A ROW
GTX330 EXTENDED SQUITTER UPGRADE (ES) $1,600.00 IF YOU HAVE GTX330 TRANSPONDER AND A GARMIN GNS OR GTN WAAS GPS WE WILL UPGRADE THE UNIT TO EXTENDED SQUITTER (ES) AND REWIRE TO YOUR GPS UPDATE THE GPS FIRMWARE FOR $1,600.00 OUT THE DOOR!
GTX335 WITH GPS AND GARMIN ENCODER $3,995.00 GTX345 WITH GPS AND GARMIN ENCODER $6,695.00
STRATUS ESG CERTIFIED TRANSPONDER $3,400.00 IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN APPROVED WAAS PANEL MOUNT
GPS, THEN THE STRATUS ESG MAY BE ALL YOU NEED IF YOU DONT HAVE AN APPROVED WAAS GPS, AND DON’T WANT ONE, YOU CAN FOR YOUR MISSION. YOU FLY WITH YOUR IPAD AND HAVE A TRADE OUT YOUR TRANSPONDER FOR A GTX ADSB COMPLIANT TRANSPONDER STRATUS RECEIVER THEN THE STRATUS ESG IS FOR YOU. WITH INTERNAL WAAS GPS, AND NEW ENCODER MODULE. THE GTX335 IS OUT ONLY IF YOU WANT YOUR STRATUS RECEIVER TO SHARE POWER THE GTX345 GETS YOU IN AND OUT WITH AHRS AND BLUETOOTH FOR IPAD DISPLAY AND ANTENNA WITH THE ESG ADD $500 FOR PARTS AND LABOR. OF FISB WEATHER AND TISB TRAFFIC. SHOULD YOU GET A PANEL MOUNT DISPLAY IF YOU NEED A RECEIVER ADD $800 FOR STRATUS 2S RECEIVER. YOU WILL BE IN CAPABLE WITH THE GTX345. G1000 AIRCRAFT ADD $2,300.00
GTX345 STANDARD ADSB IN & OUT TRANSPONDER $5,800.00 PANEL MOUNT / $6,600 REMOTE
IF YOU HAVE AN APPROVED WAAS GPS, AND DON’T NEED ANOTHER, YOU CAN TRADE OUT YOUR TRANSPONDER FOR A GTX345 ADSB COMPLIANT TRANSPONDER PRICING INCLUDES INTERFACE TO ONE GPS OR PANEL MOUNT DISPLAY ADD $300 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL DISPLAY OR GPS, AND EXISITNG TAS OR TCAS INTERFACE. G1000 ADD $2,300.00
NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR AIRTRONICS FRONT RANGE AIRTRONICS INC WILL OPEN JUNE 2018 ITS DENVER LOCATION TO SERVE YOU AT
KFTG, FRONT RANGE AIRPORT REQUEST QUOTE BY EMAIL TO admin@airtronics.info
32
In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
T
he big focus these days is on loss of control, but it’s interesting to contrast loss of control with controlled flight into terrain. The latter implies that the pilot lost positional awareness and flew into terrain, or did not see the terrain or obstacle, for whatever reason. Loss of control is normally interpreted to mean that the pilot applied control inputs that caused the airplane to stall and spin. But here’s the start of the gray area – if the airplane’s stall/spin is due to pilot input, isn’t that just another kind of controlled flight? Or a more gray case: if the pilot makes a turn at low altitude over unobstructed, flat terrain but fails to maintain altitude, is that loss of control or CFIT?
•••••
In the old days, before GPS, crosscountry meant a paper chart with a line on it (dead reckoning) or if you were lazy and didn’t mind zig-zagging, you could use VOR. With paper charts these days as rare as a MAGA hat at a Democratic rally, is that skill completely lost? And for that matter, I can’t remember the last time I used VOR. ILS, yes, but it’s really about the same as flying an LPV approach, except that you have to make sure that the ILS is tuned, identified, and that the navigator switches from GPS to ILS.
Bilateral Jump
Continued from Page 30 This event is the first of the year for the Air Force but just the latest in a series of bilateral training exercises that, for decades, have increased the combat readiness and friendship between the U.S. and Japan. “As the commander of the Japanese airborne troops,” said Japan Ground SelfDefense Force Maj. Gen. Shigeo Kaida, 1st Airborne Brigade commander. “I cannot think of a better way to work than to do this event with the U.S. and express
By Ed Wischmeyer
MISCELLANEOUS RAMBLINGS
Homebuilder’s Workshop
February 2020
•••••
•••••
Speaking of lost skills, what about partial panel flying? A pilot transitioning from glass panel to steam gauges would be in deep doo-doo if he had to fly partial panel in the old sense of the term. And it used to be that when learning to fly a different airplane, it took about two hours to do all the airwork and pattern work, but nowadays it can take two months – or more – to get a handle on the glass cockpit and where all the features are hidden.
Speaking of which, ICAO compatibility is way over-rated. There’s arguably more light single-engine general aviation aircraft in the U.S. than in the rest of the world combined, so why are they influencing rules for U.S. flying they know so little about? If it were me, I’d find some paper charts, put the Europeans in Cessna 172s with no radios, no GPS, and have them fly around the U.S. if they could, without getting lost…
Why is it that the pilot flies an LPV approach, but controllers don’t know what that is? You have to ask for a GPS approach – which can cover a multitude of approach types. And the just-announced naming for approach plates is more technology-centric than pilot-centric.
When you get a flight check for a license or for currency, those flight checks are to minimum standards only. And that makes sense, does the applicant have adequate skills, yes or no. Unavoidable. Necessary. Although you can get more ratings and licenses, those, too, are to minimum standards. How about instituting an Honors Program? Sure, there are offerings like the Wings program, but most of those just re-hash minimum standards for folks whose skills have degraded, or were weak in the first place. A commercial license is really just private with a few extra maneuvers tossed in and an expectation of greater smoothness. The Honors Program concept came up while working on next year’s submis-
•••••
•••••
It’s nice that a few years ago, you could register your airplane with FSS and now when you request a briefing or file a flight plan, they already know all about you. When the FAA went to the ICAO flight plan format, the new format only required one conversation to give them the additional information – most of which was either “don’t have it” or not applicable.
my deep appreciation to every U.S. soldier and Airmen involved in this New Year’s jump. “This New Year’s jump event isn’t just another event; it was an opportunity to learn from each other and improve together. We understand there are many differences between us we may have to overcome and that makes this a complicated operation, but in overcoming those challenges, we increase our ability to conduct better airborne operations and that is the true value of what we did here today.”
•••••
sion to the EAA Founder’s Innovation Prize contest to remediate loss of control. Just about all of the other entries rely on gadgetry that, let’s face it, almost nobody is going to install, calibrate, and learn, whereas my entry starts with the question, why did the pilot ignore the sufficient information already present when they lost control? My solution is to expose pilots to parts of the flight envelope not taught for licenses but achievable by standard category aircraft – stalls in turns, for example, full aileron deflection, rudder exercises and lots more. And when you step back, these exercises are really an Honors Program in flying the airplane. Maybe Gold Seal recognition for flight instructors is an appropriate antecedent…
•••••
Seems that there’s two extremes in hangar organization. One is the nothing in there but the airplane (call the FBO if the oil is down) or the grossly over-run with clutter. Most of us are in the middle, with one axis being amount of airplane paraphernalia and the other being organization. My hangar got the organization score improved, but there are some things that I have no idea what they are or where they came from…
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Army troops file into a C-130J Super Hercules prior to the first bilateral jump event of the new year over Camp Narashino, Chiba, Japan, Jan. 12, 2020. The event consisted of three C-130J aircraft from Yokota Air Base, two Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130H Hercules, two C-1s and a C-2, that dropped 301 U.S. Army and JGSDF jumpers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor A. Workman)
Have an event coming up? Submit it for publication in the In Flight USA Events Calendar online at inflightusa.com
February 2020
www.inflightusa.com
33
DID SOMEONE SAY AIRBORNE PHOTOGRAPHER?
Flying into Writing By Eric McCarthy
R
ecently, I had a chance to fly with my new Civil Air Patrol squadron in southern New Hampshire. I’d recently joined the Greater Nashua Composite Squadron 016; as you might expect, I had an opportunity to introduce myself at one of the meetings and mentioned some of my CAP qualifications and prior duty positions, including that I’d served as an Airborne Photographer with my previous squadron. As luck would have it, there was a New England Region TrainEx, which also entailed Airborne Photography missions, scheduled a few days later. All eyes turned to me... Now, I’m a pilot and, while being in the backseat of a plane beats being on the ground (most of the time), as a pilot, I’m much happier up front! But I knew it was my duty to fulfill the role for the benefit of my new squadron and the NH Wing so I ‘rogered up.’ The day dawned clear and cold. It was early November and we had had a ‘late’fall so the foliage was still in bloom on many of the maple, beech, and oak trees. The 35mile early morning drive to Boire Field in Nashua (KASH) was blissfully traffic free, in stark contrast to my commute to just about anywhere, anytime when I lived in southern California. As planned, I arrived at the airport a little early only to face my first conundrum: where was I supposed to meet my air crew? As I drove along Perimeter Road looking for clues, I spotted a white CAP van, instantly recognizable by its porcupine-like array of radio antennas mounted on the roof, parked near one of the hangars, and near where I knew the airport restaurant to be located. As I pulled in to park, a gentleman in a CAP uniform got out of the driver’s seat and headed toward one of the nearby doors. I flagged him down, introduced myself, and asked if he knew where I was to meet my flight. Unfortunately for me, he was involved in a Cadet activity that had nothing to do with the flight, but he helpfully pointed me in the direction of The Midfield Café, suggesting, as I had concluded, that that would be a likely place to meet. Even though I had hoped for a more definitive answer, it’s good to see such an active squadron that it has multiple activities happening independently. I knew from years’ gone by that the café is located in a building that’s frontand-center on the flight line, offering great views of the runway and ramp areas. It’s really easy to get to if you fly in, but requires a little local knowledge to
Final approach to KASH runway 32.
(Eric McCarthy)
The new ride: CAP2875.
(Eric McCarthy)
find from the street side. You have to walk along the backside of a couple of hangars, then along the flight line to another building, all the while corralled in a narrow, chain-link fenced walkway. Well, it was all for naught – I hadn’t seen the distinctive red, white, and blue paint scheme on any of the aircraft parked on the ramp, and I was the only one standing around in a flight suit. Hmmm...
I quickly retrieved the email that I had received with the sortie information to call the pilot. Now, I had just met some of these guys a few days earlier, and I really didn’t know anyone well enough to be ‘comfortable’ with them. Not to mention I was afraid I would: a) look like a fool for not knowing where to go (wouldn’t be the first time...); b) delay the mission (also, not the first time...); or worse,
c) miss the flight all together (haven’t done that, yet...). None of those were particularly appealing, especially while making a first impression, but here I was, all alone with no choice but to call and confess I was lost. “Oh, you turned too soon; go back to the street and keep going another quarter mile to the Infinity FBO; I’ll open the gate for you.” Aha! I did as instructed and found my way to the FBO. I introduced myself and set about getting the camera set up properly. I had reviewed the photo targets the night before and I briefed the flight with the Mission Pilot and Mission Observer. My planning included not only the route of flight, but also the elevations of the sites, any obstructions in the area (hills, radio towers, etc.), airspace considerations, any additional flight hazards we needed to be aware of (nearby airport traffic), and, taking all that into consideration, a recommended altitude to fly at each location. I had also previewed the sites in Google Earth, so I had a pretty good idea of what we’d be looking for at each site. Since I’ve been doing this ‘professionally’ for a number of years, this was second nature to me; sometimes it’s met with appreciation as I’ve done most of the flight planning work for the pilot; other times, well, let’s just say you’ve got to earn the respect of your fellow aviators. I was quickly overruled with regard to the direction of our flight, but I think/hope the rest was helpful. Our targets were a couple of dams, a power substation, and the FAA’s Boston Center ARTCC facility. Following a thorough pre-flight, we climbed aboard, strapped in, and were ready to taxi. We were cleared to taxi via Alpha to runway 32, a mile to the southeast. Run-up complete, we got our takeoff clearance and soon we were climbing away into the smooth air over southern New Hampshire. It was a beautiful morning to fly, crisp and clear, with unlimited visibility. While I would have preferred to be flying, I took the opportunity to enjoy the view and reacquaint myself with the area. Between photo sites, we saw several kindred spirits taking advantage of the CAVU conditions: a yellow Cub cruising serenely below us, a Mooney making time overhead, another Cessna crossing our path ahead of us, destination unknown. I was able to identify our targets Continued on Page 38
In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
34
February 2020
COMING SOON to the Bay Area and Beyond Socializing, Education, Food and Fun
THE BANYAN CLUB
A Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University for Senior Adults
Coming Soon
Department of Aviation History and Aeronautics Seeking Veterans and Warbird Enthusiasts to Come Tell Their Stories
Brought to you by
The Banyan Clubs and Born to Age! socialclub@borntoage.com
415-548-3167
Annamarie Buonocore Director of Operations/ Aviation Department
650-504-8549
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING SOPHOMORE CONTRIBUTES DESIGNS TO SUBORBITAL RESEARCH PAYLOAD By Keaton S. Ziem February 2020
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
For some, the sky is the limit. For Joshua Carver, it’s just the beginning. Carver, an Aerospace Engineering sophomore, has had a talent for aeronautics since elementary school. His schoolwide reputation for innovating new paper airplane designs in the classroom led to his becoming known as “The Paper Airplane Guy” by his peers. After doodling a design for an airplane in his fifthgrade yearbook, he realized his calling was to become an aerospace engineer. Childhood dreams took shape after Carver was accepted into Raisbeck Aviation High School in Tukwila, Wash. Upon graduation, his next steps were to apprentice at the Museum of Flight in Seattle before his acceptance into the Aerospace Engineering program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Carver’s background and drive made him a natural candidate to collaborate on two Blue Origin suborbital research payloads designed to test the critical magnetic field of ferrofluids, or liquids that become strongly magnetized when in the presence of magnetic fields, in microgravity: RainierOne – launched on Dec. 12, 2017, and RainierTwo – set to launch in the near future. “The key is to see the difference in how the critical magnetic field forms and impacts ferrofluids in both Earth-like and zero-g conditions,” explained Carver. “The payload will fly on-board the Blue Origin New Shepard rocket, just as its predecessor RainierOne did. Unlike RainierOne, however, the scope and scale of what is being tested has been taken up to an entirely different level.” Carver’s collaboration on the Rainier payloads began in 2016 with RainierOne, when he was tasked with designing the basic framework and interfacing methods
In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years
that the experiment would connect to in order to fit inside the compartment on the New Shepard rocket. After structural and stress testing, Carver’s work on RainierOne was complete – but it was only a prelude to his continued work refining his designs for RainierTwo, a project which began in late 2017. “On RainierTwo, I focused on modifying our design to reduce the overall mass of the payload to cope with the expanding requirements of our experiment,” said Carver. “Since most of the design was already mature from years of development, I spent a lot of time focusing on lightweight actuator designs along with material science and metallurgy. In RainierTwo, we set out from the get-go to make sure our payload could be ‘delivery proof.’” From designing paper airplanes to suborbital research payloads, Carver’s development in the field came as a result of an endless thirst for knowledge of all things aerospace – a calling he hopes one day to turn into vocation. “It’s not only my passion, but also my obsession,” Carver admits. “Aerospace Engineering is absolutely what I intend to focus on (after graduation), with the hope that I could be the ‘lead’ of varying projects and experiments. I would love to pursue a career at Raytheon, with the potential of branching out into other areas of aeronautics and astronautics later. But at the end of the day, my dream job really hasn’t changed much from what it was nine years ago.” Carver continues to lay the ground work for his future with his research projects and studies at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Campus, recently ranked as the Best Undergraduate Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical Engineering Program in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. In his free time, Carver participates in project-based campus clubs like the Eagle Space Flight Team, a campus organization with the stated mis-
sion of becoming the first to put a student-designed-and-built rocket into space and recover it intact. “What excites me the most for career life is the idea that every problem we solve is unique and is constantly progressing,” Carver said. “I’m just thankful for all the professors and mentors who put up with my questions and discussions after-hours. It means a lot to me, and I look forward to future discussions!”
Joshua Carver is an Aerospace Engineering sophomore at ERAU. (Embry-Riddle/Connor McShane)
CORONA AIR VENTURES LOWEST FUEL PRICES IN THE BASIN! • • • • •
24-Hour Self-Serve Pumps, 100LL Assisted Fuel Service 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Pilot’s Lounge Open 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Oil, Snacks, Free Wi-Fi Credit Cards Accepted: Phillips 66, Union 76, Multi-Serv, Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, Discover • Tie-Downs $50/Month
Individual Hangars under $300/mo! See your Lower Fuel Price at
www.CoronaAirVentures.com CORONA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AJO 33° 53.86’N, 117° 36.15’W Unicom 122.7 AWOS 132.175
(951) 737-1300
35
BEARHAWK AIRCRAFT ANNOUNCES FIRST DELIVERIES OF NEW BEARHAWK COMPANION KITS
36
In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
Flight Instruction Aircraft Rentals Mountain Flying Aerobatics Tailwheel Instruction Michael Duncan, CFII, MEI 2410 Rickenbacker Way • Auburn, CA 95602 530-820-3442 sunshineflyersaviation@gmail.com
From the Captain’s hands...
Airline Captain Lance Lockhart specializes in unique aviation keepsakes. Luggage tags, keychains and jewelry cut from retired aircraft skin. Furniture, aircraft fuselage window cutouts, propellers and more. The largest aviation art collection and store with over 500 listings and multiple choices to chose from.
www.wyldebyrd.com www.etsy.com/shop/wyldebyrdart
Bearhawk Aircraft announced on Jan. 27 the first two Bearhawk Companion kits have arrived at their respective customer’s hangars. The new Bearhawk Companion is a side-by-side two-place aircraft. Introduced in August 2019, the Companion is STOL capable, cruises at 130–150 MPH, and carries from 950 to 1,150 pounds of payload. Joining the Bearhawk lineup, the Companion complements other Bearhawk aircraft ranging in size from 1,320 pounds (LSA) to 2,500 pounds gross weight with two or four seats. All models enjoy significant payload capability and durable construction. Designed by Bob Barrows, Bearhawk aircraft feature aluminum wings completely flush riveted, a super strong steel tube fuselage, and fast cruise speeds with excellent slow speed manners. Greg Charest took delivery of the first Bearhawk Companion kit last month. In selecting the Bearhawk Companion, Charest desired an aircraft with proven strength and a wide performance envelope. His dilemma was deciding between the Bearhawk 4-Place and Bearhawk Patrol, then the Companion was introduced. Charest resides in the Boston, Massachusetts area. “Weather this year has been back and forth, between cold and warm,” he stated. “A little luck with warm weather helped with an uneventful kit delivery and the Companion is under cover for a couple of weeks while work on the shop is completed.” While a first time aircraft builder, Charest stated he has a close friend in Vermont with whom he’s worked on aircraft before. He’s expecting his friend to help with the large assemblies. “Like many other first time builders, I am a little nervous about being able to complete such a big project. Fortunately, there is great support available from Mark Goldberg at AviPro and a very active Bearhawk builder community. Bob and Mark want to see the first build go well,” declared Charest. From owning and fixing Cessnas, to his current Aeronca Champ, Charest is looking forward to having a plane built with new parts. “I’m super excited about eventually being able to fly and maintain a new airplane, rather than something built in the 1970s,” he exclaimed. A second Bearhawk Companion customer, Chad Marks of Montana, received
February 2020
(Courtesy Bearhawk Aircraft)
his Companion kit also last month. “I’m going through things right now. This is my first time to build an aircraft. It’s all new to me,” he stated. Marks has a degree in aviation. While educated in aircraft and systems, he admits all of his background is from college. Marks has been interested in flying for years, but it was always financially impossible. Now Marks says he’s fulfilling a lifelong dream. Following research on available aircraft, Marks concluded with the Bearhawk. Living in Montana, “This type of backcountry aircraft was what I wanted,” he said. “Metal wings, payload, speed, all I read about it fit the criteria. Tubular frame, sturdy, reliable,” he went on. Like Charest, community help was important in the decision. “I have not yet been able to get my hands on a finished flying Bearhawk kit. However, Mark Goldberg has been super responsive,” noted Marks. He chose the Companion because he did not want a full four-seater, nor for economy’s sake a larger engine. Marks is looking forward to flying with and teaching his daughter one day, so a tandem aircraft seemed less suitable than one with side-by-side seating. Marks says he expects the Companion will fly like the Bearhawk Patrol, though with greater payload and without the higher cost of ownership of the Bearhawk 4-Place. Buyers have been clamoring for a side-by-side, two-place aircraft with all the great features of the Bearhawk designs. The Bearhawk Companion delivers with its design based on the Patrol’s wings and a fuselage derived from the 4-Place. The result is a very rugged utility plane with a large area for cargo, i.e. a “sporty Continued on Page 37
BOOM SUPERSONIC FORMS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH FLIGHT RESEARCH, INC., BRINGING XB-1 FLIGHT TESTS TO MOJAVE SUPERSONIC CORRIDOR
February 2020
www.inflightusa.com
37
Boom Partners with Flight Research Inc. to Provide Training and Safety Chase for XB-1
Boom Supersonic, the Colorado company building history’s fastest supersonic airliner, recently announced the formation of a strategic partnership with Flight Research, Inc. (FRI) aimed at bringing test flights for XB-1, Boom’s supersonic demonstrator aircraft, to the supersonic corridor stretching across the Mojave Desert. As part of the partnership, FRI will provide Flight Test Support to Boom with a T-38 Talon, a two-seat, twin-jet supersonic trainer, for pilot proficiency training as well as a chase aircraft during XB-1’s flight test program. Boom will also sub-lease a portion of the FRI Headquarters, building a custom state-of-the-art space to support XB-1, including a fully instrumented flight test control room and an XB-1 simulator room with cockpit and visual displays. The agreement includes use of one of several FRI hangars located at Mojave Air and Space Port beneath the supersonic corridor. This custom space gives Boom a presence at XB-1’s testing site and allows it to reassemble XB-1 after transport to Mojave and immediately begin testing. “Flight Research provides essential equipment and superior facilities at the Mojave Air and Space Port, enabling us to finalize and fly XB-1,” said Boom founder and CEO, Blake Scholl. “We specifically selected the T-38 for our flight test program because of its similar flight characteristics and ability to chase XB-1 through low speed supersonic flight. This is an exciting time at Boom and we’re glad to have a partner in FRI to
Boom Supersonic is redefining what it means to fly by building Overture, history’s fastest commercial airliner. (Courtesy Boom Supersonic)
help us get to the finish line.” “With Boom, we’re presented with an opportunity to partner with a dynamic and ground-breaking organization that is challenging conventional wisdom about flying,” said Scott Glaser, Senior Vice President of Operations at FRI. “This will be a new supersonic testing project for us, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome Boom to this historic airfield and to outfit a space to meet their needs. We look forward to contributing to the return of supersonic commercial air travel.” Boom is currently building XB-1, which will help refine the design and
Bearhawk Aircraft
Continued from Page 36 SUV/pickup” version of the Bearhawk. The Bearhawk Companion will appeal to backcountry and cross-country flyers alike. Side-by-side seating is preferred by some for its two-passenger configuration with both occupants having a broad view through the windshield. The arrangement also allows full access to the instrument panel. This can be advantageous for pilot training, flights into instrument conditions, and for “pinch hitter” pilots who may be called upon to
take over the aircraft controls. The Bearhawk Companion can be powered by the lower cost and readily available Lycoming 4-cylinder engines including the 320/360/370/375 variants and IO-390 providing 150–210 hp. A large cargo area will occupy the cabin behind the seats. The new two-place Companion offers 2,200 pound gross weight, an increase of 200 pounds over the tandem Patrol. The Bearhawk Companion will be capable of carrying 225 pounds of cargo in the baggage area
FRI, in conjunction with one other Mojave AERO Group Subsidiary, The International Flight Test Institute, operates more than 40 aircraft comprised of multiple fleets. Aircraft types range from flight test-instrumented supersonic trainers, corporate and military training jets, turboprops and helicopters. Established in 1981 with a team of industry leaders and engineers as well as former military test pilots and astronauts, Flight Research conducts flight test and certification for airframes, aircraft maintenance and modifications, avionics installations, weapons systems testing, test pilot training, advanced upset recovery pilot training and commercial spaceflight training. For more information about Flight Research, visit www.flightresearch.com. Boom Supersonic is redefining what it means to fly by building Overture, history’s fastest commercial airliner. Boom partners with Flight Research Inc. to provide Boom’s vision is to bring families, businesses, and cultures training and safety chase for XB-1 (Courtesy Boom Supersonic) closer together through supersonic travel and make the world engineering of Overture, Boom’s revoludramatically more accessible. The compationary supersonic commercial airliner. ny is backed by world-class investors and XB-1 shares key technologies with has 30 aircraft on pre-order from Japan Overture, such as advanced carbon fiber Airlines and Virgin Group. Founded in composites and a refined delta wing plan2014, Boom has assembled a world-class form. Lessons from XB-1 have already team of over 130 full-time employees who helped optimize Overture and will prove have made contributions to more than 139 in-flight key technologies for safe, effiair and spacecraft companies. For more cient travel at supersonic speeds. information, visit boomsupersonic.com. (likely to be increased after flight testing). The Bearhawk is a go-anywhere aircraft that performs a variety of flying activities. The 4-Place Bearhawk fills a utility and transport role extremely well with its large cabin. The Bearhawk Patrol is a tandem two-place version that excels at accessing remote airstrips. The Bearhawk LSA is a lightweight design that meets U.S. Sport Pilot requirements. The NEW Bearhawk Companion is a side-by-side two-place model with superior strength and payload capability. Each
aircraft shares backcountry qualities that include stable slow flight and higher than expected cruise speeds. Bearhawk Aircraft manufactures high quality quickbuild kits for the Bearhawk 4-Place, Bearhawk Patrol, Bearhawk LSA, and now the Bearhawk Companion. For more information on Bearhawk Aircraft, visit www.bearhawkaircraft.com, or contact Bearhawk by email at info@bearhawkaircraft.com or telephone 1-877-528-4776.
Visit In Flight USA’s website for the latest aviation news...
www.inflightusa.com
38
NAVY NAMES FUTURE AIRCRAFT CARRIER DORIS MILLER DURING MLK, JR. DAY CEREMONY In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs
Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly named a future aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller (CVN 81) during a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ceremony honoring African Americans of the Greatest Generation in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 20. The backdrop for the day’s ceremony paid homage to the beginning and ending of America’s role in World War II and the scene where Doris Miller’s heroic actions cemented him into books of American history. “It’s an honor to join you today on the birthday celebration of one of our nation’s, and the world’s, greatest spiritual, intellectual and moral leaders,” said Modly. “Seventy-five years ago our nation bound together to secure victory against an existential threat, but also to secure opportunities for broader liberty and justice for the entire world. But we were not perfect in our own pursuits of these values here at home,” Modly continued. “That contradiction is an undeniable part of our history, one that cannot be glossed over or forgotten.” Secretary Modly noted that throughout the history of our nation, the finest of every generation have stepped forward to serve the cause of freedom around the world even if they were denied those same freedoms at home simply because of the color of their skin. On Dec. 7, 1941, Doris Miller did not let the prejudice of others define him, he said. “Dorie Miller was the son of a sharecropper,” said Modly. “And, he was an American Sailor – so designated by the uniform that he wore – the same uniform all Sailors wore, and still wear, regardless of race, ethnic background, or political
Flying Into Writing
Continued from Page 33 from several miles away and guided our pilot to set up the plane about a thousand feet over, and a half-mile to the right, of the target – just what I needed to get the requested photos. I usually like to fly an octagon-shaped pattern around photo subjects to cover all the angles. We completed several circuits around each site,
us into the era of which he did.” Johnson said naming CVN 81 in honor of Doris Miller has done so much to recognize and highlight that no matter the color of a person’s skin, they can achieve anything. Congressman Bill Flores, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 17th Congressional District, which includes Doris Miller’s hometown of Waco, said it was an honor to pay tribute to one of America’s heroes from the greatest generation. “(Miller) was a man who exemplified the hearts of our Sailors and the spirit of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. who we also recognize today,” said Flores. “Dr. King once said ‘the time is
always right to do something right’ and that is what Petty Officer Miller did. His story of bravery is a testament to his courage and commitment to serve both his fellow Sailors and his country.” For the members of Miller’s family present at the ceremony, it was a moment to reflect on the legacy their family lives to honor with every generation. “When Uncle Doris decided that he was going to step up to the machine gun and shoot, it was a ‘why not me?’ moment,” said Henrietta Blednose Miller, a niece of Miller. “As we go through life, we’re all going to be confronted with ‘why not me?’ moments whether they are small or big, but with each one, you will be affecting someone if you take an action at that moment. At the time (Uncle Doris) did what he did, he did not realize how proud he was going to make this family.” This will be the second ship named in honor of Miller, and the first aircraft carrier ever named for an African American. This will also be the first aircraft carrier to be named in honor of a Sailor for actions while serving in the enlisted ranks. The future USS Doris Miller and other Ford-class carriers will be the premier forward asset for crisis response and humanitarian relief, and early decisive striking power in major combat operations. The aircraft carrier and the carrier strike group will provide forward presence, rapid response, endurance on station, and multi-mission capability throughout its 50-year service life. For more information about Doris Miller, visit https://www.history.navy .mil/research/histories/biographieslist/bios-m/miller-doris.html. For more information about aircraft carriers, visit https://www.navy.mil/navy data/ships/carriers/carriers.asp.
base of Fallbrook, CA (L18) where the runway is little more than a third that length at 2160-feet, or even compared to my other West coast home base, Palomar (KCRQ), the busiest single runway airport on the West coast, with its 4900-foot runway. Runway 32 seemed to stretch on forever! We even landed long – something unheard of at the USS Fallbrook - to
clear the runway at Delta, a mile down the runway. I look forward moving up to the front seats and landing there soon. Weather permitting, I’ll be working on my Form 5 this month, an annual CAP flight review, to regain my CAP flying privileges; I’m anxious to get back in the saddle! Until next time – fly safe!
Family members of late Ship's Cook 3rd Class Doris Miller unveil a plaque commemorating the future Navy ship, the Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller (CVN 81), at a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration event at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam. This will be the second ship named in honor of Miller and the first aircraft carrier named for an African American and an enlisted Sailor. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin R. Pacheco/Released)
persuasion.” Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, U.S. Representative for the 30th Congressional District of Texas, delivered an emotional and moving speech about the influence Miller’s legacy had on her life. “All of my life I’ve heard about how great Doris Miller was,” said Johnson. “(He) was my childhood hero. It was the spirit of Dorie Miller that made me appreciate being an American more than anything else because, in the days of real segregation, a black man from my home town had stepped up to help save America. Dorie miller started the civil rights movement and perhaps even gave Martin Luther King, Jr. the spirit to lead
and finished our assignment over our last target, the FAA building in Nashua. With our mission completed we returned to Boire Field to land. We were given a long straight-in approach to runway 32, the same runway we had departed from little more than an hour before. KASH has a 6000-foot runway, truly a luxury compared to my last CAP home
February 2020
Sell Your Airplane fast with an In Flight USA Classified Ad. Turn to Page 48 for details.
February 2020
www.inflightusa.com
VORTEX GENERATORS
MICRO
Installed on the leading edge of the wings and on tail surfaces, Micro VGs help keep air attached longer at slower speeds. This reduces Vmca and Stall Speed, improves controllability, improves characteristics, creates a more stable instrument platform and gives better aileron response and rudder authority.
Available for Twins & Singles
Micro VGs
(800) 677-2370
Vortex Generator Technology
• Improves Controllability at Slow Speeds • Improves Characteristics • Improves Aileron Control • Lowers Lift Off Speed • Lowers Stall Speed • 1 Day Installation • Compatible with other STOL Modifications
4000 Airport Road, Suite D Anacortes, Washington 98221 (360) 293-8082 FAX (360) 293-5499 www.microaero.com micro@microaero.com
rice P t i VG K 3950 to $ $695
MADE IN USA
39
40
ORBIS FLYING EYE HOSPITAL TO MAKE INAUGURAL LANDING AT SUN ‘N FUN AEROSPACE EXPO In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
February 2020
The world’s only flying ophthalmic teaching hospital will make its inaugural landing in Lakeland, FL at the 46th annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo taking place March 31– April 5, 2020. Orbis International’s Flying Eye Hospital is an MD-10 aircraft that travels the world providing first-rate surgical services to those in need as well as ophthalmology training, presentations, and live surgical demonstrations to eye care professionals in low- and middle-income countries. The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital is a state-of-the-art medical teaching facility complete with an operating room, classroom and recovery room. This third-generation Flying Eye Hospital allows worldleading medical volunteers to travel far and wide sharing their knowledge with and developing the skills of hard-to-reach communities that need it most. Orbis’s telemedicine platform, Cybersight, expands its reach even further. “Sun ‘n Fun is honored that Orbis has chosen our event to showcase its adaption of medical technology with aviation. To inspire individuals to pursue the limitless aerospace career options that are in high demand today is the mission of the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, the premiere fundraising event for the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE). Having this aircraft onsite and accessible throughout our event to the general public is a unique opportunity and one that will be showcased as part of our STEMfocused activities”, says John “Lites” Leenhouts, President and CEO of ACE. The Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) and Orbis share a core belief that positive actions taken today impact the future. ACE’s aerospace education programs and scholarships are addressing the ever-increasing demand for aerospace professionals. Orbis is addressing avoidable blindness and visu-
al impairment. One third of the world’s population has a vision impairment or blindness, and in nearly half of these cases, the condition could be prevented or treated, but a lack of access to quality eye care stands in the way. “We are thrilled that attendees at Sun
(Courtesy Orbis Flying Eye Hospital) ‘n Fun will have the opportunity to see our one-of-a-kind Flying Eye Hospital and learn about its role in our mission to end avoidable blindness around the world,” said Bob Ranck, President and CEO of Orbis International. “By bringing together aviation and ophthalmology,
Orbis has been training eye care teams in low- and middle-income countries to save and restore sight in their communities for nearly four decades.” The 46th annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo is the world’s 2ndlargest event of its kind. The Fly-In activities include daily airshows, two night airshows, a tradeshow, career fair, workshops, forums, and many family activities. Attendance reached a new record last year of over 225,000 from 80 countries over a six-day period. The “Experience Flight in 2020” theme will highlight over 60 airshow performers, hundreds of static displays, plus signature flight demonstrations by the USAF Thunderbirds and the F-35 Lightning II Demo Team. Other highlights include the 75th Anniversary of the Pitts aircraft, commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the ending of WWII, a drone show, and much more. Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to preserve and enhance the future of flight through world-class events, inspiring and educating people of all ages. Year-round events, including the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, which is one of the world’s largest aviation events, raise funds for the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE). The Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In annually raises more than $2M for ACE, enabling the delivery of STEM-related and aerospace education programs to over 50,000 youth annually. For more information, flysnf.org. For more information about the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE), visit, ACEedu.aero. To learn more about Orbis, a leading global nonprofit that has been a pioneer in the prevention and treatment of avoidable blindness for nearly four decades, visit orbis.org.
Longtime EAA board member and supporter David Lau, who served on the EAA and EAA Aviation Foundation boards of directors for more than 20 years and supported many of EAA’s major programs and initiatives, died on Dec. 28 in Watertown, Wisconsin. He was 89. Dave, EAA Lifetime 138418, became an EAA member in the mid1960s after a chance meeting with founder Paul Poberezny on the south side of Milwaukee. That meeting led to a lifelong connection and a lifetime of service
to EAA as a foundation trustee, EAA corporate board member, and a donor. “Nearly every major EAA program over the past 50 years advanced because of Dave’s leadership,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and chairman of the board. “Whether it was Young Eagles, the EAA Aviation Museum, Compass Hill, or others, Dave was among the first to support the effort through his time and resources. EAA and aviation are better because of Dave’s involvement, and he will be missed.” Dave was first named to the EAA
Aviation Foundation board in 1997, then continued with the EAA board when the foundation and EAA boards merged in 2004. He was also a member of EAA’s President’s Circle, which includes donors to the organization from throughout the country. Dave learned to fly in a J-3 Cub through the GI Bill after his military service with the U.S. Air Force. He also through the years owned a North American T-6 Texan, and for many years flew a Beechcraft Bonanza and a Daher TBM for corporate and leisure travel.
EAA David Lau (right) is shown with EAA vice president Sean Elliott at an EAA board meeting in April 2019, in front of EAA's newly restored B-25 bomber, Berlin Express. (EAA photo/Connor Madison)
(Courtesy Orbis Flying Eye Hospital)
EAA MOURNS DEATH
OF
BOARD MEMBER DAVID LAU
February 2020
41
www.inflightusa.com
WELCOME TO THE AUBURN, CA AIRPORT (KAUN)
t/E'͛^ 'Z/>> dĞůĞƉŚŽŶĞ͗ ;ϱϯϬͿ ϴϴϱͲϬϰϮϴ ,ŽƵƌƐ ϳ͗ϬϬ D ʹ Ϯ͗ϬϬWD ĂŝůLJ
^/ ZZ , >/ KWd Z^ dĞůĞƉŚŽŶĞ͗ ;ϱϯϬͿ ϰϭϱͲϱϵϳϮ ttt͘^/ ZZ /Z, >/ KWd Z^͘
D , ϱ s/ d/KE dĞůĞƉŚŽŶĞ͗ ;ϱϯϬͿ ϴϴϵͲϮϬϬϬ ttt͘D ,ϱ s/ d/KE͘ KD
dŚĞ ƵďƵƌŶ ŝƌƉŽƌƚ ;< hEͿ͕ ũƵƐƚ Ă ĨĞǁ ŵŝůĞƐ EŽƌƚŚ ĂƐƚ ŽĨ ^ĂĐƌĂŵĞŶƚŽ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ 'ĂƚĞǁĂLJ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ^ŝĞƌƌĂ͛Ɛ ĂŶĚ ĂŶ ǀŝĂƚŽƌƐ WĂƌĂĚŝƐĞ͘ dŚĞ ŶĂƚƵƌĂů ďĞĂƵƚLJ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĂƌĞĂ ŵĂŬĞƐ ŝƚ ĂŶ ĂǀŝĂƚŽƌΖƐ ĚĞƐƚŝŶĂƚŝŽŶ ŽĨ ĐŚŽŝĐĞ͘
d', s/ d/KE dĞůĞƉŚŽŶĞ͗ ;ϱϯϬͿ ϴϮϯͲϲϮϬϰ ttt͘d', s/ d/KE͘ KD
dŚƌĞƐŚŽůĚ ǀŝĂƚŝŽŶ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ &ƵĞů ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƌ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ŝƌƉŽƌƚ ĂŶĚ ŝƐ ƉƌŽƵĚ ƚŽ ďĞ ĂƐƐŽĐŝĂƚĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ǀŝĂƚŝŽŶ ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞƐ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ Ăƚ < hE͘
^hE^,/E &>z Z^ dĞůĞƉŚŽŶĞ͗ ;ϱϯϬͿ ϴϮϬͲϯϰϰϮ ttt͘^hE^,/E &>z Z^͘ KD
LOWEST FUEL PRICES IN THE AREA! x x x
h KhEdZz s/ d/KE dĞůĞƉŚŽŶĞ͗ ;ϱϯϬͿ ϲϭϯͲϲϰϴϴ ttt͘ h KhEdZz͘ KD
x
ϮϰͲ,ŽƵƌ ^ĞůĨ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ /ƐůĂŶĚ ϭϬϬ>> Θ : d &ƵĞů dƌƵĐŬ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ ǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ϴ D ʹ ϱ WD />z ƌĞĚŝƚ ĂƌĚƐ ĐĐĞƉƚĞĚ͗ ǀ&ƵĞů͕ DƵůƚŝͲ^ĞƌǀĞ͕ sŝƐĂ͕ DĂƐƚĞƌĐĂƌĚ͕ ŵ dž͕ ŝƐĐŽǀĞƌLJ dŝĞͲ ŽǁŶƐ ǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͕ ĂŝůLJ͕ tĞĞŬůLJ ĂŶĚ DŽŶƚŚůLJ
&h>> d,ZKdd> s/ d/KE dĞůĞƉŚŽŶĞ͗ ;ϱϯϬͿ ϴϮϬͲϯϳϱϳ
< hE /ZWKZd /E&KZD d/KE x x x x x x x
/ĚĞŶƚŝĨŝĞƌ͗ < hE hŶŝĐŽŵ͗ ϭϮϮ͘ϳ ůĞǀĂƚŝŽŶ͗ ϭϱϯϲ tK^͗ ϭϭϵ͘ϯϳϱ &^^͗ ϭϮϮ͘ϯ d &͗ ϭϮϮ͘ϳ EKZ > ƉƉƌŽĂĐŚ͗ 125.4/127.4
CALL FOR FUEL TRUCK (530) 823-0744
In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
42
February 2020
It has been said that the only voluntary act in aviation is the decision to take-off. Every action after take-off involves the skillful management of risk, the enjoyment of flight and a continuous stream of decisions that result in a safe landing. In 1974, NASA created the Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) to allow aviation professionals to share experiences in a frank, non-punitive manner. The ASRS structure allows pilots and other aviation professionals to file an anonymous report of an incident, error or occurrence that the contributor feels might be of value to others. These reports are gathered, analyzed and data based by NASA experts and made available to all interested parties as a tool for creating proactive aviation safety programs. Additionally, NASA distributes an electronic publication, CALLBACK, which contains selected, de-identified, reports on a free subscription basis. In Flight USA is proud to reprint selected reports, exerpted from CALLBACK, for our readers to read, study, occasionally laugh at, and always learn from. Visit http://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/ to learn how you can participate in the ASRS program.
W
inter weather produces a diverse set of conditions, concerns, and potential dilemmas for all aviators. While conditions might be common to all, not all pilots or aircraft are affected equally. Aircraft are designed with differing capabilities, and pilots bring a wide range of experience to the cockpit. Regardless the type of aircraft you fly or your experience level, winter weather operations demand diligence. Knowledge, strict adherence to procedures, planning, and sound judgment are required to operate safely, and under some conditions, operations are illadvised or prohibited. CALLBACK recounts ASRS reports that focus on basic, universal issues as applied to cold weather operations. In these reports, unanticipated weather phenomena, incomplete knowledge, and details that were overlooked all contributed to decisions that had significant consequences. The actions and consequences stemming from those decisions reveal some good lessons and cold weather wisdom.
Clues Amidst the Mist
A Cessna 208 pilot took quick action when confronted with conditions that were not as expected. Light rime ice experienced in the descent was no longer present, but a more hazardous environment had developed. • I had been assigned a charter to fly… early in the morning. I departed… without incident or concern, and shot the RNAV approach… at [my destination]. In the descent, I picked up some light rime [ice], right on the leading edge, but nothing that was incredibly significant. I broke out… approximately 50 feet above minimums, in eight to nine miles visibility, and landed without incident. After removing the ice, we taxied back [for takeoff]. As I was turning around and taking off, I noticed… some mist moving toward the airport off the hills toward the south. During climb out on the Obstacle Departure Procedure (ODP), everything began as normal, but
THE 'WHETHER'
OF
quickly the plane decelerated from 105 knots to 90 knots during climb out. Upon reaching 300 feet AGL, the plane was climbing at 100 feet per minute with significant ice buildup behind the protected area. I knew that, at the current rate of ice accretion, we would never reach where the tops were (3,000 feet). Even though I could not [advise] ATC due to low altitude and poor radio reception, I had to [evaluate conditions] myself. Looking back, I could still make out the airport and the hill beside it and made a snap decision to turn back and land. We landed without incident. [This] is absolutely the fastest I’ve ever seen ice accumulate. The only suggestion for myself is that, if I see some sort of light mist… like that again, and the temperatures are close to or at freezing, I may delay takeoff.
VFR Requires VMC
A C182 pilot diligently checked the weather and devised a plan to conduct this VFR flight. The plan did not progress as expected, and a situation developed that typically results in additional hazards during cold weather operations. • This mission was to transport a… client to ZZZ. Also onboard was a nonpilot friend. I had been studying the weather the night before and realized fog was predicted by using my ForeFlight App. Before departure, I reviewed the weather again. The forecast had improved slightly, with Marginal Visual Flight Rules (MVFR) expected [later] at ZZZ. My hopes were that clouds would be at least broken by the time I reached the arrival area with ceilings at 2,500 [feet]. We departed expecting a two-hour, 10minute flight, thus arriving… as conditions were improving. I contacted ATC and initiated Flight Following after hand-off from [the departure airport]. Upon passing [an airport] I noted broken clouds ahead and mostly overcast to the east. I chose to fly slightly west to stay on the margin where clouds were broken. I began a VFR descent to 2,500 feet MSL to get under the deck. Initially,
WINTER WEATHER the base of the clouds was 2,500 feet MSL, which I reported to ATC upon request. ATC was monitoring and communicating throughout this event. They asked why I had gone off my direct course to ZZZ, and I responded, “To get under the deck.” They updated me on ZZZ weather and obtained a PIREP [from me], indicating that the airport (whose name I do not recall now) in the vicinity was indicating better weather than ZZZ. ZZZ was reporting a 1,500-[foot] ceiling, and I believe five or seven miles visibility prior to my descent. After about 10 minutes proceeding directly toward ZZZ, the ceiling lowered to about 1,500 [feet]. In the vicinity of [a wildlife refuge], it lowered further. At first I thought this was a brief “sag” in the clouds and would return to 1,500 [feet]. After about 15 to 20 seconds in IMC and no longer able to see the ground, I executed a climbing-standard-rate left turn in order to return to VFR on top. I used my Garmin G5 to fly this segment in IMC. Just prior to this, ATC had warned of an obstruction at my two o’clock, which I noted on my ForeFlight display as well; hence the left turn. During the ascent, ATC asked if I was IFR rated and wanted an IFR clearance. I responded, “Negative.” Once VFR on top, I completed a 360-[degree] turn and headed west toward [another airport], which ATC suggested as a VFR airport. I notified ATC and terminated Flight Following with the airport in sight.
Rote, Understanding, Application, or Correlation?
This B737 Captain described heavy icing conditions. Practical and philosophical questions were pondered regarding aircraft icing intensities and the accurate reporting of such to ATC. Lessons learned are implied between the lines. • On climb out, passing about 25,000 feet with a [temperature] of about negative four, we picked up enough ice to almost completely obscure the forward window. I sent an ACARS Flight Ops
report message to Dispatch for “heavy ice.” Dispatch sent back a message that we needed to use the terms “moderate” or “severe,” as “heavy” was not a term used as a PIREP. Knowing that “severe” would have a major operational impact on our system, I wanted to make sure I was following the correct narrative, so I opened the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) I had downloaded in ForeFlight. “Severe” icing was described as an accumulation rate that exceeded the ability of the aircraft’s systems. As we had placed the engine and wing anti-ice on, I had looked outside to see if we were getting the leading edge clear, and it appeared we were. To be honest, I’d never seen such icing buildup in [many] years of flying, and while I thought we could handle it, I was worried about other aircraft with deicing boots or military aircraft with no wing deicing. This left me with a question. In reality, when would a 737 Next Generation (NG) ever experience the true definition of severe icing? If we did, could we tell? The side windows give very limited visibility to the wing, and if we had ice buildup aft of the leading edge, could we tell from the cockpit? I had my doubts. What about our ice accumulation on the vertical and horizontal stabs? If our engine and wing icing could deal with this level of ice accumulation, would there be any level they couldn’t handle? I ended up reporting “moderate” icing, since that seemed to correspond to the AIM definition that we had. Still, for some reason, the experience left me a little worried that something in our guidance may be missing.
Are We Good to Go?
This B737 Captain was immersed in the multitude of pre-departure duties that occur during cold weather operations. Weather was changing and all seemed complete, but a detail was overlooked that affected the legality of the flight. • Upon arriving at the gate, I was Continued on Page 43
NEW SPACE FORCE LEADER VISITS CREW
February 2020
By SeniorAirman Melody Howley
www.inflightusa.com
AT
CAVALIER AIR STATION
43
Gen. Jay Raymond, U.S. Space Force chief of space operations, visited Cavalier Air Force Station (AFS), North Dakota, Jan. 10, for his first in-depth look at the Cavalier mission and to provide Spartan Airmen insight into the future of Space Force. Cavalier AFS is the only isolated stateside installation in the Air Force. Located 15 miles west of the city of Cavalier, North Dakota, and 15 miles south of the Canadian border, Cavalier is home to the 10th Space Warning Squadron, which operates the Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System. During his visit Raymond visited the PARCS, the only operational groundbased phased-array radar remaining from the 1970’s era “Safeguard” anti-ballistic missile program. In addition, he made history as the first commander to put a signature on the U.S. Space Command banner inside the facility.
He toured through the community activity center and took part in a lunch hosted by Spartan Airmen and their spouses, where he was able to take time to get to talk with them and their families. Raymond also took the opportunity to speak with Airmen during an all-call where he announced a new $700 a month assignment incentive pay that will be given to those assigned to Cavalier. The AIP will provide financial relief for Cavalier airmen who pay on average 49 percent more for groceries due to their remote duty location. “It is an exciting time to be in the space business”, Raymond said. Following the all-call, Raymond participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony that recognized the official activation and full operational capability of the 10 SWS Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility. The SCIF will serve as the primary catalyst for enabling intel-driven operations for Cavalier. Raymond was stationed at nearby Grand Forks Air Force Base from August 1985 to October 1989, where he was a second lieutenant assigned to the 321st
Strategic Missile Wing. Today, he is the principal military adviser to the Secretary of the Air Force for Space Operations and supervises Space Force units and organizations as the designee of the SECAF.
Three Purdue University alumni will soon help more members of the U.S. Air Force advance critical communication skills to keep them safe in the cockpit. PlaneEnglish, a simulator created by the three Purdue alumni, has received a $1 million SBIR Phase II award, sponsored by the Air Force and AFWERX, the Air Force’s technology and innovation hub. The technology addresses important communication and training needs for the Department of Defense. “This is a tremendous opportunity for us to play an even bigger part in helping the Air Force train pilots using a dig-
ital approach that’s proven popular with users,” said Muharrem Mane, one of the creators of the simulator. PlaneEnglish is an app-based aviation radio simulator to help new pilots acquire radio communication proficiency by developing advanced skills in more realistic environments. Mane, an alumnus of the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics; Eren Hadimioglu, an alumnus of the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology; and Sam Dickson, an alumnus of the Department of Computer Science, created and developed PlaneEnglish. The
technology’s simulator is used in dozens of airports across the United States, and the team just launched a version of the technology for civilian pilots. PlaneEnglish lessons guide users through simple and complicated interactions with air traffic control on every phase of flight from taxi out, to takeoff, to airspace entrance, to approaches, to taxi in. Mane also said the technology comes at a time when the Federal Aviation Administration has put an increased focus on English language proficiency for pilots, and started asking instructors to test their students on their
speaking and communication abilities. The PlaneEnglish team works out of the Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette, and the creators work closely with the Purdue Research Foundation as they develop their technology. For more information on the Purdue Research Foundation and licensing a Purdue innovation, contact the Purdue Office of Technology Commercialization at otcip@prf.org. For more information about funding and investment opportunities in startups based on a Purdue innovation, contact the Purdue Foundry at foundry@prf.org.
Card, we were unable to depart with three types of freezing precipitation. After about an hour and 30 minutes, we had received our Dispatch Release and weather package via email. ATIS information came out with two types of precipitation: light freezing rain and ice pellets [-FZRAPL]. With the new ATIS, I made a call to Dispatch and received the OK to proceed with pushback and deicing. We had to complete a manual weight and balance, as the Gate Agent had no way to load and send us our final num-
bers. Once our Deice Crew started the Type IV deicing process, we had 19 minutes to get airborne. After we configured and did our appropriate checklist, we taxied out to [the runway] and departed with 18 minutes on the clock and one minute to spare. I thought we had all our i’s dotted and t’s crossed. However, on climb out as I was monitoring the company frequency, I heard a company aircraft say they had to go back to the gate due to three types of precipitation on the ATIS. I requested the latest ATIS over the
ACARS. Yankee was now current and it did, indeed, state, “light freezing rain, ice pellets, and snow,” [-FRZRAPLSN]. The time stamp was during our taxi out. I failed to get an update prior to takeoff. Our flight was not legal for takeoff. Neither Ground nor Tower advised us of the change, and I did not think to check the ATIS, as I was focused on taxiing the aircraft safely in the poor weather conditions, remaining vigilant of my surroundings.
319th Reconnaissance Wing Pubic Affairs
General Jay Raymond, U.S. Space Force chief of space operations, signs the United States Space Command sign inside of the Perimeter Acquisition Radar building Jan. 10, 2020, on Cavalier Air Force Station, North Dakota. Raymond toured inside the PAR building, where he learned first-hand how operations work inside the facility (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Howley)
General Jay Raymond, U.S. Space Force chief of space operations (left), the Honorable Kevin Cramer, U.S. North Dakota senator (middle), and Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Durand, 10th Space Warning Squadron commander (right), cut a ribbon during a ceremony for the opening of the improved 10th SWS Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility Jan. 10, 2020, on Cavalier Air Force Station, North Dakota. The SCIF allows crewmembers to access timely intelligence on space and missile threat systems and adversary capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Howley)
AIR FORCE PROVIDES $1 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR PURDUE-RELATED TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE CRITICAL PILOT SKILLS
Safe Landings
Continued from Page 42 informed that our [Company Computer] was down system-wide. While we waited for Dispatch to get a release and weather for our flight, the weather deteriorated and made for an ugly afternoon. The ATIS had three types of freezing precipitation falling: light freezing rain, ice pellets, and snow (-FZRAPLSN). I was discussing our situation with Dispatch and awaiting an email with our release and weather package. According to the Ice Pellet Allowance Time Table Reference
SKOL VIKINGS!
44
In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
February 2020
New Headquarters Features Schweiss Bifold Glass Doors
Quarterback Kirk Cousins recently wrapped up his second regular season with the Minnesota Vikings. Undoubtably, during the free agent recruiting process, Cousins was quite impressed with the new elaborate Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center headquarters that works as a 277,000 squarefoot practice facility. That, and the fact he would be playing on the year-old U.S. Bank Stadium field and his $84 million guaranteed three-year contract, put some frosting on the cake in his decision to come to Minnesota from Washington. The Vikings Twins Cities Orthopedics Performance Center campus sits on about 35 acres just south of Interstate 494 and east of Dodd Road. The team’s partner also has an 88,000 square-foot treatment and sports medicine center on this Eagan, Minn., campus, not far from the Minneapolis airport. The state-of-the-art team facility has four outdoor practice fields, including two that are heated and one that is synthetic, a 6,500-seat outdoor practice stadium and a field house with a 98-foot high roof for punting. The Vikings permanently vacated the Eden Prairie space that opened in 1981 and was named after the franchise’s founder, Max Winter. It is here that they now prepare for the season instead of heading off to Mankato State College each summer. The weight room has two walls of floor-to-ceiling windows with two Schweiss bifold glass liftstrap doors that open to the four new outdoor practice fields covered in Kentucky bluegrass. Two fields are heated with 65 miles of underground tubing. The weight room spans over 6,100 square feet, featuring scores of racks, weights and other conditioning equipment. There is also a cardio mezzanine overlooking the weight room. Vikings trainers indicated that time is a premium and that was something they took into consideration when decid-
ing on bifold doors that quickly open, allowing players to the inside and outside of the weight room. They also like the indoor-outdoor feel that the doors give the facility. The Schweiss bifold liftstrap doors are custom built to 20 feet, 1 inch by 13 feet, 8 inches, providing a clear opening height of 11 feet, 2 inches. They operate from top-drive motors and have electric photo eye sensors, manual latch systems and an emergency back-up system in case of a power outage. Kraus-Anderson Construction Company of Minneapolis served as the general contractor on the project, while Crawford Architects LLC of Kansas City, Mo., was in charge of the design services. Across the building façade, CENTRIA’s Formawall visually striking insulated metal panels and IW series rainscreen panels contributed to more than 225,000 square feet of exterior cladding. The bifold doors were installed by Overhead Door Company of the
Northland, of Eagan. The facility was privately financed without public subsidies, by the team’s owners, the Wilf Family. Along with the Vikings stadium, players will be treated with the very best, including: • Two fireplaces in the locker room with black leather couches and multiple wall TVs. • Theater auditorium with seating for 170 and large cushioned chairs facing a giant screen. • The team’s weight room expands from what is mostly a hallway at Winter Park into a cavernous two-story glass enclosure. • Locker rooms with 95 lockers and treatment areas are very spacious. The team will have a permanent auditorium with comfortable chairs for the players. Media areas are bigger with private interview rooms. • One new feature is an electric cryotherapy room where players receive
Concorde Battery Corporation received FAA STC SA00944DE for installation of higher capacity sealed lead acid batteries, the RG-380E/60L (24V,48Ah) or RG-380E/53L (24V, 53Ah), in place of the original equipment lead acid or nickel cadmium battery on Textron Aviation’s 525C.
Concorde developed STC SA00944DE specifically for Cessna Citation CJ4 operators based on reports of higher ITT (Interstage Turbine Temperature) on start than experienced on other CJ models. These heavy-duty battery options provide increased reserve capacity and improved outrush current at
start. Starting power and efficiency is increased by 20-40 percent over the original equipment batteries which has effectively reduced ITT on start. Additionally, the higher capacity options reduce the depth of discharge, which in turn increases overall battery life. Continued on Page 47
The Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center headquarters campus is a premier facility that certainly is a draw card for Vikings football recruitment, rehabilitation and relaxation for its players. Inside is a fully equipped weight room with two custom-built Schweiss Doors bifold designer doors, measuring 20 feet, 1 inch by 13 feet 8 inches. (Bergerson Photography photo)
Before photos show the exterior of the closed bifold doors. (Bergerson Photography photo)
treatment for up to two-and-a-half minutes as the temperature gets as cold as minus-180 degrees. This regenerates them and keeps inflammation out in order to get them ready for the next day. • Three pools of varying temperatures and depths will accommodate players of all sizes in the hydro-therapy area. One pool includes an underwater treadmill that can go six feet deep and 8.5 miles per hours. The hot and cold tubs are in-ground and can each accommodate 15 players. • The training area also features a chiropractic room and two massage rooms. • A Vikings Hall of Fame and a store are open to the public. High School football, soccer and lacrosse games, as well as concerts, are held in the facility. Schweiss Doors is the premier manufacturer of hydraulic and bifold liftstrap doors. Doors are custom made to any size for any type of new or existing building for architects and builders determined to do amazing things with their buildings, including the doors. Schweiss also offers a cable to liftstrap conversion package. For more information, visit www.bifold.com.
FAA CERTIFICATION APPROVES HEAVY DUTY SEALED LEAD ACID CONCORDE BATTERIES FOR CITATION CJ4
February 2020
www.inflightusa.com
45
46
FAA CERTIFIED ELECTRONIC IGNITION REPLACEMENT AVAILABLE FROM AIRCRAFT SPRUCE In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
MAGNETO
SureFly is a FAA certified electronic (solid state) magneto replacement. The SureFly Ignition Module (SIM) replaces one magneto - generally the left or impulse-coupled/starting magneto on most aircraft engines. 4 and 6 Cylinder SIM’s are available for Lycoming and Continental engines. Replacing just one traditional magneto eliminates magneto maintenance and cuts associated costs in half! With SureFly you get zero maintenance, zero rebuilds & zero overhauls. Most fixed-wing single engine aircraft can enable SureFly’s advanced timing feature for improved cruise flight efficiency. Many other aircraft will be able to use the
advanced timing feature as the FAA extends SureFly’s Airframe STC AML.
Features
• Reliability: For SureFly customers, 500 hours is simply not good enough. SureFly Ignition Modules provide operators a 2,400-hour operating service time. No inspections, no rebuilds, no overhauls. That prevents scheduling headaches and down time. That saves money. Period. • Safety: SureFly Ignition Modules have no mechanical parts that wear and all solid-state electronics. There’s no need to disassemble a SIM like a magne-
to every 500 hours - which eliminates the chance of introducing a maintenance related failure. • Performance: SureFly Ignition Modules deliver a more consistent spark energy with higher accuracy than traditional magnetos. Variable timing advance provides SureFly customers real fuel savings. Low power consumption and light weight (up to 2 lbs. lighter than a Bendix magneto) make SureFly Ignition Modules light on fuel and light on the wallet too. For specifications and other details, contact Aircraft Spruce online at www.aircraftspruce.com or call 1-877477-7823.
February 2020
SureFly, an FAA certified electronic (solid state) magneto replacement, is available at Aircraft Spruce. (Courtest Aircraft Spruce)
U.S. SENATOR CORY GARDNER VISITS LITEYE SYSTEMS COUNTER UAS SOLUTIONS
TO
Senator Tours Rapidly Growing Colorado C-UAS Manufacturer
Liteye Systems, Inc., a Coloradobased and world-leading Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) manufacturer, hosted U.S. Senator Cory
Gardner (R-CO) at its Centennial Headquarters on Jan. 17, 2020. Senator Gardner toured Liteye’s new 55,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility and
viewed the capabilities of the US AUDS (Anti-UAV Defense System) that will be produced there. The Senator was able to view the system that was deployed in the recent Northern Colorado “drone mystery” investigation. US AUDS is a backbone for Counter UAS solutions, layered with multiple capabilities to detect, track, identify and defeat malicious threats. Discussions centered around growth in Colorado, Drone threats, FAA regulations and National Security: • Growth – Liteye expects to expand and employ over 100 Coloradoans in the coming years; and has over $70M in counter drone contracts with the U.S. Government. • Drone Threats – During the Northern Colorado “Drone Mystery” Investigation, Liteye answered the call to assist within hours and deployed a system to multiple investigation locations. • FAA – Regulations impacting drone usage to mitigate potential threats are still evolving, but regardless, counter UAS systems will be part of the solution, and US AUDS has an industry-leading suite of capabilities ready to employ today. • National Security – AUDS has been forward-deployed to several combat zones and proven itself time and again. Domestically, when authorization is granted, the system can and will provide needed protection for critical infrastructure and military sites. “I am grateful for Liteye providing a
DISCUSS
U.S. Senator Cory Gardner discusses Liteye AUDS Systems with Tom Scott, CTO/Co-Owner. (Courtesy Globe Newswire)
tour of their headquarter in Centennial and our thorough discussion regarding the drone investigation in Eastern Colorado,” said Senator Gardner. “It was a pleasure to learn more about their operation and their mission to protect Americans all over the world.” “Liteye was honored to host Senator Gardner,” stated Kenneth Geyer, CEO/CoOwner of Liteye Systems. “The Senator is committed to both Colorado and addressing this new threat; both are a true testament to his service. Having his support is valuable as we move to forward to protect Americans in the U.S. and overseas.” To learn more about Liteye Systems, Inc. visit their website at www.Liteye.com.
FILM CELEBRATING TUSKEGEE AIRMEN RELEASED FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH
February 2020
www.inflightusa.com
Includes 100-Year-Old Tuskeegee Alum Flying And Landing A Private Jet During Interview
A new film created by students at Endicott College in Beverly, MA celebrates the heroism and history of the Tuskegee Airmen, the all-black fighter pilot unit that blazed trails as the first black combat pilots in U.S. history during World War II. They are credited with the integration of the military in 1948. The six-minute documentary, released for Black History Month, reveals a new dimension to the pilots, a 1,000-member group whose members were required to fly upwards of 100 missions, far more than the typical 50 of their white counterparts. The airmen are credited with flying 1,578 combat missions over Germany, Africa and Italy during World War II. They were one of the most effective units in the U.S. Army Air Corps, predecessor to the U.S. Air Force. In an interview with 100-year-old Col. Charles E. McGee (USAF Ret), who remains a pilot and is shown flying and landing a private jet during the film, it is revealed that the squadron was not expected to be successful as the Army said blacks didn’t have the mental capacity or moral fortitude to be pilots, according to McGee. Col. McGee flew 409 combat missions (spanning WWII, Korea and Vietnam) during his 30-year Air Force career and went on to become commander of the Richard-Gebuar Air Reserve Base, the first black commander of a stateside Air Force Wing. In the film, he recalls that in 1941 Eleanor Roosevelt visited the group in Tuskegee, Alabama, which was heavily segregated at the time. It was only when the First Lady said the
American Aircraft Sales Co. WE HAVE MOVED! 50 YEARS IN BUSINESS–NEW LOCATION LD SO
1955 Beechcraft T-34B Mentor
1976 Beech Sport
60 HRS Since Restoration............$225,000 1800 TTSN, 250 STOH, hangar kept very original paint and interior nice NDH...............................................$32,950
LD SO 1941: Eleanor Roosevelt with the Tuskegee Airmen. (Courtesy FDR Library)
pilot with whom she flew could fly like any other pilot that the group was deemed combat ready. Previously, no white commander would take responsibility for the Tuskegee flyers. Despite the obstacles, Col. McGee says in the film, “If you give up hope, you’re lost. If you’re looking at the negative, you’re looking in the wrong direction.” The Endicott students who produced all aspects of the film were Hannah Daigle, ‘21, Jessica Giesing, ‘21, and Michael Rotiroti, ‘20. The team, with their professor, Steve Liss, traveled to Bethesda, MD to interview Col. McGee and to conduct research on the Tuskegee Airmen. They did all planning, filming, editing and post-production. “Working on the Tuskegee airmen video was an inspirational and eye-opening experience. I was given the chance to meet and speak with a member of American history as well as edit a mini documentary based around his life. This opportunity has opened many doors, professionally and artistically,” said Michael Rotiroti. To view the video go to https://vimeo.com/378480005.
Concorde Batteries
Continued from Page 44 Concorde’s sealed lead acid batteries are the economical solution with a lower cost of acquisition, reduced maintenance requirements and Hazmat Exempt shipping. Concorde batteries never require water replenishment and there is no threat of thermal runaway. At the end of life, the lead acid battery is 100 percent recyclable. Concorde Battery Corporation is recognized and respected worldwide as the manufacturer of premium valve regulated sealed lead acid aircraft batteries.
47
For over 40 years Concorde has supplied stateside and foreign militaries, Concorde is preferred by airframe manufacturers for OE installations and they are chosen for business and general aviation aircraft of all types with hundreds of FAA & international certifications. Log on to www.concordebattery .com for more information or to find a nearby distributor. Concorde batteries are available through the Authorized Distributor network.
1982 Cessna 182R Skylane II
1978 Piper Warrior 161
500 SMOH, 9000 TTSN, Garmin 650 IFR GPS, 35 SMOH, 3000 TTSN, new paint, super clean ADS-B, S-TEC 60 A/P, Recent interior, nice paint, airplane .....................................................$59,950 NDH ........................................................$129,950
LD SO 1977 Piper Warrior 180 HP
1979 Piper Warrior II 161
1300 SFRMAN 5000 TTSN, Garmin 430 GPS, IFR, NDH, nice paint, ..............CALL
1278 SMOH, 15,193 TTSN, Garmin Avionics ........................................$25,000
LD SO
LD SO
1982 Cessna 172P 180 HP
1978 Piper Archer
1387 SNEW 180 HP Engine, 5200 TTSN, IFR, Hangar Kept, Looks like new, NDH. ..........CALL!
2400 TTSN, 400 SFRMAN, Garmin 430 GPS, new leather interior, one owner since 1980, NDH.....................................$79,959
LD SO 1977 Piper Archer 181
1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk
Only 700 TTSN, one owner based in Livermore CA since New................$69,950
60 SMOH, 4000 TTSN, This is a prime condition hangar kept California airplane,....$79,950
LD SO
LD SO
1977 Cessna 172 Skyhawk 180 HP
1976 Beech Sundowner
2085 SFRMAN, 3000 TTSN, L/R fuel, Garmin GPS, King IFR, new paint/leather interior and new windows, NDH ..........................$86,950
200 SMOH, 2450 TTSN, Garmin Avionics, ADS-B in and out, NDH, hangar kept and well maintained...........................................$49,950
Office Space & Tie Downs Available for Rent Robert Coutches
Cell - (510) 783-2711 • (925) 449-5151 550 Airway Blvd. • Livermore, CA 94551• Livermore Airport (KLVK)
www.americanaircraft.net
48
In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
AIRCRAFT FOR SALE American Aircraft Sales, Livermore Airport, CA, www.americanaircraft.net, cell (510) 783-2711, (925) 449-5151. 3/13
From Trade-ins to Aircra™ft Management, financing and appraisals. T.J. Aircraft Sales, Novato, CA, (415) 8985151, www.tjair.com. 3/13
J.T. Evans Aircraft Sales. Specializing in landing gear & control surfaces. Also recovery & storage for singles & light twins. (800) 421-1729, Orlando, FL.11/14 AirplanesUSA Aircraft Sales, new office at San Carlos, CA, Airport, www. airplanesusa.com, (650) 394-7610.1/16
Small Manned Aerial Radar Target, Model 1. Tiny jet aircraft, long-range tank. SMART-1, Tucson, AZ, (520) 6821281, www.smart-1.us. 10/18
SPORT/ULTRALIGHTS Build it. Fly it. Quick & easy kits. Direct factory support. Zenith Aircraft, Mexico, MO, (573) 581-9000, zenithair.com. 2/20
HOMEBUILTS Kitfox Aircraft. Building kits for 30 years. Homedale Municipal Airport, ID, www.kitfoxaircraft.com, (208) 3375111. 8/14
RV12i5. Total performance perfected. Easy to build, fly and own. Van's Aircraft www.vansaircraft.com. 11/18
Express Aircraft, Composite Aircraft Technology, LLC. High-performance, four-place, experimental. (360) 864-6271, www.compairtechllc.com. 12/18
AIRCRAFT FOR RENT Fly right, fly better & fly with Attitude. Large selection of rental aircraft. Attitude Aviation, Livermore, CA, (925) 456-2276, www.attitudeaviation.com. 11/16
FLIGHT INSTRUCTION Arizona Type Ratings CE-500/CE-525 type ratings or recurrent. Insurance approved, staff examiner. www.arizonatyperatings.com, (602) 6147994. 9309:TFN Training FAA CFIs since 1988. Intensive 3-week course, from start to checkride. CFI Academy, Acampo, CA, (916) 2090234, CFIacademy.com. 10/18
Earn WINGS credit from home. Safety seminars & latest GA topics. Only $9.99/mo. San Carlos Flight Center, (650) 946-1700. 8/19 Single engine sea ratings, reviews, training flights. Lake Havasu Seaplanes, Lake Havasu City, AZ, (928) 733-7122, www.lakehavasuseaplanes.com. 1/20
INSTRUCTORS WANTED
Attention Flight Instructors Now hiring a few flight instructors! $30/ hour, full- or part-time. Work out of Statesboro, Reidsville or Fort Stewart, GA. Call Jennifer, (912) 257-6782) or Bobby Smith, (912) 682-9635.191100:12
PILOT POSITION WANTED
PROPELLERS
AIRCRAFT FINANCING
AIRCRAFT INSURANCE
Complete Propeller & Governor Service. Tiffin Aire, Tiffin, OH, (800) 5537767, (419) 447-4263. 2/08
Get Top Retail for Your Aircraft Aircraft sales, jet sales, management, financing. USA Aircraft Brokers, (877) 417-3069. 51218:TFN
Specializing in personal, business and charter aircraft. Best price, coverage & customer service. Zanette Aircraft Insurance Center, (650) 593-3030, (888) 723-3358. 10/06
AIRCRAFT PARTS Aircraft Parts for General Aviation. Special orders welcome. Aerozona Parts, Phoenix, AZ, (623) 581-6190.1/16
SoCal pilot desires Turbine/Jet SIC time. Comm/Instru/Multi-Eng with SIC for Gulfstream G-IV and scores of hours in the Citation V560. Many years of aircraft design/flight test/aerospace industry experience. Willing to travel as needed (and for repositioning). Contact Paul at (562) 714-6686 or ptglessner@ aol.com. 17400:TFN
Dakota Aircraft Parts & Support. Visit our booths at: HAC Convention, 11/1416, #527; Dubai Airshow, 11/17-21, #1366; and Tri-Service Asian Exhibition, Bankok, 11/18-21, #X05. dakotaairparts. com. 11/19
SIMULATORS
AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT
Unique, integrated ground, simulator and flight training to fit any pilot level. Open daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ACTIVE PILOT Flight Training Center, Van Nuys Airport, CA, (818) 528-6777, activepilot. com. 8/18
FlareAssist™ RADAR. Radar altimeter that announces altitude through your headset. Low introductory price. (321) 253-9434, www.flareassistradar.com.2/19
AVIONICS Avionics for Every Mission. Installation, bench repair, a/p specialist, all major brands. Airtronics, Calaveras County Airport, CA, www.airtronicsavionics. com, (209) 736-9400. 11/14 Basic installs to complete panel and glass retrofits. Great service and value pricing. Pacific Coast Avionics, (800) 353-0370, www.PCA.aero. 7/15 New avionics shop at Chino, CA. Fullservice avionics installations and upgrades. Aero Performance Speciaties, (909) 927-4600, aero-performance.com. 10/19
MAINTENANCE/INSPECTIONS Need Maintenance? Fast, professional, service. Reasonable rates, quick turnaround. Mike Smith Aviation, Rancho Murieta, CA, (916) 607-4023. 8/18
ENGINES Quality, Service & Price, keeping the cost of aircraft engine maintenance down. Aircraft Specialties Services, Tulsa OK, (918) 836-6872. 10/06
Aircraft Engine Parts & Service. Gibson-Aviation, El Reno, OK, (800) 9924880, gibsonaviation@msn.com. 11/14
Corona Aircraft Engines. Complete engine overhauls on all Continentals & Lycomings. Superior air parts dealer. Corona Airport, CA, (951) 736-6452, www.coronaengines.com. 8/14
Oil coolers and more. Buy, sell, repair, overhaul or exchange. Pacific Oil Cooler Service, La Verne, CA, (800) 866-7335, www.oilcoolers.com. 4/17
FUEL Fuel Cells. Repair, overhaul or new. New tanks with 10-year warranty. Hartwig Aircraft Fuel Cell Repair, www. hartwigfuelcell.com. 2/09
OXYGEN SUPPLIES Morey Airplane Co., Middleton, WI, is seeking full-time A&P. Prefer IA with turbine experience. Maintain Cessna training & charter fleet and a variety of customer aircraft. Benefits. Email résumé to cfiirich@tds.net. Near Madison. Voted a top U.S. city. 191200:2
Micro Vortex Generators installed on leading edge of wings and tail. Available for Singles and Twins. Micro AeroDynamics, Anacortes, WA, (800) 677-2370, (360) 293-8082, microaero.com. 10/19
PILOT SUPPLIES The Airport Shoppe, Reid-Hillview Airport, San Jose, CA, orders (800) 6344744, www.airportshoppe.com. 10/06
DuraCharts Best print quality, resistant to tearing and liquids. Produced by pilots for pilots. www.DURACHARTS.com. 8/14 No cheap imitation watches at HME! Special pricing on ATP series multifunctional watches with Altimeter. To order or for information, (323) 464-6660 or www.hmewatch.com. 11/16 Aircraft Spruce & Supply. Free 700page catalog, Corona, CA, & Peachtree City, GA, www.aircraftspruce.com. 10/06
Lightweight bike, international certification for mountain bike reliability. FLATBIKE, www.flatbike.com. 10/18
Great deals at online aircraft store. Wicks Aircraft Supply, Highland, IL, www.wicksaircraft.com, (618) 6547447, (800) 221-9425. 2/17
Protective covers for every make, and model, plus insulated engine covers. Bruce's Custom Covers, Morgan Hill, CA, (800) 777-6405, (408) 738-3959, www.aircraftcovers.com. 10/19
FBOs Serving the General Aviation Community since 1981. Wisconsin Aviation, Watertown Municipal Airport, WI, (920) 261-4567, WisconsinAviat2ion.com. 3/13
Corona Air Ventures. Low fuel prices, amenities, tie-downs & hangars. Corona Municipal Airport, (951) 737-1300, www. CoronaAirVentures.com. 8/14 Full range of services for business jet clients. Management, maintenance, hangars and support. Threshold Aviation Group, Chino, CA, (909) 606-6319. 8/18 We keep you flying at 100+ U.S. airports. Signature Flight Support, signatureflight. com. 10/18
AVIATION CONSULTANTS
4720:TFN
February 2020
Aircraft Sales & Corporate Aircraft Management NAAA-certified appraisals & sales, FDIC & RTC approved. Sterling Air, Carson City, NV, (800) 770-5908, (775) 885-6800, www. sterling-air.com. 11601:TFN
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES #1 Largest Network of Aircraft Brokers in the United States Become an Aircraft Broker — Available in Your Area Start today with USA’s proved system for listing and selling everything from high-performance single-engine airplanes, cabin class through jets, and helicopters & jet fractional shares. Includes multi-million-dollar inventory from which to start selling. Complete turn-key proved system. No experience necessary. Will train. Licensed USA Aircraft brokerage. Call today (504) 723-5566.
Visit Business Opportunity Section at www.usaaircraft.com. 4208:TFN
SERVICES Protect your assets. Legally avoid California Aircraft Sales and Use taxes. Call for free consultation. Associated Sales Tax Consultants Inc., (916) 3691200 or visit www.astc.com. 3/06 Aero & Marine Tax Pros Legally avoid sales tax on your aircraft purchase. In El Grove, CA, (916) 6919192, aeromarinetaxpros.com 18500:10
Susan Biegel, MD, Certified FAA Medical Examiner, Upland, CA, (909) 985-1908, wwww.susanbiegelmd.com. 11/16
Divorce-Paternity Cases. Contact Lawyers for Men's Rights, (213) 3848886, www.mensrightslawyers.com. Offices of Stuart J. Faber. 4/10
Aircraft Insurance WARNING! Need insurance? Call us first for access to the entire market. Best rates. Broadest coverage. All markets. Aviation Insurance Resources, (877) 247-7767, www.AIRPROS.com. 1716:TFN
FLYING CLUBS Join Private Jet Pilots, a flying fraternity of 6,000+ active pilots & aviation affiliates. Visit us on Facebook, call (561) 719-9692, or email bert@privatejetpilots. com, reference #85488056. 19200:TFN
TRAVEL Explore Columbia State Historic Park, CA. Fly in to Columbia Airport for your Gold Rush adventure. Res. (209) 5321470, parks.ca.gov/columbia. 2/20
ART/VIDEOS/GIFTS Specializing in aviation photography. www.horizontalrain.com. 1/15
Victory Girl Custom painted flight jackets & aircraft nose art. (909) 297-6688, www.victorygirl.com. 2/19
PUBLICATIONS Avionics Checklists & Quick Reference gudes. Available in book, card & new iPad editions. www.Qref.com or from your favorite supply shop. 8/14
The World Beneath Their Wings, A New Millennium of Female Aviators" by Julie Jervis. Dealer inquiries invited. Call (650) 358-9908. 51108:TFN
JoyStealingDragons.com by Linda Shively, professional speaker, executive coach & NLP master practitioner. 12/19
Things My Flight Instructor Never Told Me & other lessons for aviators of all levels. (561) 752-3261, www.tmfintm. com. 11/07
AVIATION RESOURCES
COMMAND, sea stories of a U.S. Marine, Book 5. Available on Amazon and other online services. 1219
Reduce Worker's Payroll Taxes. WillServ Business Solutions, (877) 6405365, Brittany@WillServSolutions.com, or www.willservsolutions.com. 1/20
Fly into the future with Wings Over Kansas. Voted one of the 500 Best McGraw-Hill Aviation Web Sites. Visit www.wingsoverkansas.com. 17100:TFN Looking for a plane, job or hard-to-find part? Use AEROSEARCHER.COM, the aviation search engine. 19/3
HANGARS/TIEDOWNS One-piece doors. Hydraulic or bifold. Schweissdoors.com, (800) 746-8273.1/15 Aviation Building Systems, custom designed hangars for 44 years. R&M Steel Co., Caldwell, ID, (208) 454-1800, (866) 454-1800, www. aviationbuildingsystem.com.51217:TFN
HOMES/AIRPARKS The Valley Airport, Cotter, Ark. Homes & lots for sale in scenic airport community on the White River. Unique location for outdoor adventures. Contact Glennis Sharp, (870) 430-5088, www.thevalleyairport.com. 18100:TFN Hidden Treasures in South Dakota's Black Hills. Faith Lewis, broker associate, (605) 863-0725, faithlewis@kw.com.10/19
"GHOSTS" 2020 calendars — one each of WWI & WWII. $16+shipping. (800) 331-8231, www.ghosts.com. 10/19
HELP WANTED IN FLIGHT USA, the leading source of general aviation news, seeks writers and photographers to cover all aspects of aviation. Send an SASE for writer’s guidelines to: In Flight USA, P.O. Box 5402, San Mateo, CA 94402. TFN
MUSEUMS Planes of Fame Air Museum Chino, CA, (909) 597-3722 www.planesoffame.org American Helicopter Museum West Chester, PA, (610) 436-9600 americanhelicopter.museum
Sell Your Airplane FAST!! with an In Flight USA Classified Ad
Call (650) 358-9908
Current Ad Expiring? To renew, email: 3rdavenue@embarqmail.com
REVOLUTIONARY CITATION LONGITUDE ENTERS THE NETJETS FLEET
February 2020
Business News
www.inflightusa.com
49
Textron Aviation Inc. announced last month that NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway company, accepted its first delivery of the new Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet on Dec. 31, 2019. This delivery represents a significant milestone for both NetJets and Textron Aviation as they bring this revolutionary aircraft to passengers. NetJets anticipates that its Longitude will enter service for NetJets Owners in early 2020. “We are pleased to have the new Citation Longitude enter the NetJets fleet and continue to strengthen a relationship that goes back decades,” said Ron Draper, president and CEO, Textron Aviation. “The Longitude, with classleading performance, efficiency and an unrivaled cabin experience, is already redefining its category and will join the Citation Latitude as fleet favorites for NetJets Owners.” “No matter the reason for being on board, from takeoff to landing, the innovations of the Citation Longitude make it the
most enjoyable flight imaginable,” said Adam Johnson, Chairman & CEO, NetJets. The new Citation Longitude incorporates the latest technologies throughout the aircraft like integrated autopilot and autothrottle systems with emergency descent mode (EDM). The aircraft is equally designed around the pilot experience, passenger comfort and overall performance, delivering an aircraft that lives up to its designation as the flagship of the Citation family of business jets. The Citation Longitude gained FAA certification in September 2019 and Textron Aviation began customer deliveries soon after. NetJets has operated a fleet of nearly 500 Cessna Citations since 1984. In addition to the Citation Longitude aircraft order, NetJets has taken delivery of more than 100 Cessna Citation Latitude aircraft. Owner demand has ranked the Latitude as the best-selling aircraft in the NetJets portfolio, further establishing the aircraft as Textron Aviation’s best-selling mid-size jet, outselling its nearest com-
petitor 4:1.
With a range of 3,500 nautical miles (6,482 kilometers) and full fuel payload of 1,600 pounds (726 kilograms), Textron Aviation designed the Citation Longitude to elevate passenger expectations in the super-midsize class by delivering cabin sound levels that are nearly twice as quiet as the nearest competitor, a low cabin altitude (5,950 feet/1,814 meters), more standard features and an elegant yet comfortable, bespoke interior, fully meeting the NetJets standard for customer satisfaction. NetJets’ Longitude features a standard double-club configuration of eight fully berthable seats, delivering the most legroom in the super-midsize class. A stand-up, 6-foot (1.83 meters) tall flatfloor cabin and an available streamlined divan enable easy transit along the cabin passageway while a class-leading walk-
Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced on Jan. 28 that it has expanded Skytech Inc.’s territory to include Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Skytech has been a Piper Dealer for nearly 40 years providing exceptional sales and product support to the mid-Atlantic region with offices in Baltimore, MD at Carroll County Regional Airport (DMW) and Rock Hill, SC at York County Airport (UZA). In support of the territory expansion, Skytech will be appointing at least three Authorized Piper Service Centers in New England. The group is expected to include long-time Piper affiliate Shoreline Aviation in Marshfield, Massachusetts, and a second existing Piper Affiliate, Three Wing Aviation in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Skytech intends to appoint a third support center, located
in southern Maine in the near future. In addition to product support, Skytech will be appointing Tony Sammartino (e-mail: TonyS@skytechinc.com) as the Northeast Regional Sales Manager. “Skytech is honored to have been appointed as the exclusive dealer for the Northeast United States as well as the Mid-Atlantic region. With their current product range as the foundation and with the exciting addition of the M600 SLS with Halo System and Garmin Autoland we look forward to expanding Piper’s market position within our new territory,” said John Foster, President of Skytech, Inc. “Additionally, our sales representative, Tony Sammartino, who is originally from the Northeast, has extensive experience in the territory and with the Piper product line; as such he is perfectly suited to support our growing customer base and their aircraft needs.”
“Skytech Inc.’s reputation, knowledgeable personnel and full-service operation provide an ideal foundation for growing sales and providing support of new Piper airplanes in this important region,” said Piper Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support, Ron Gunnarson. “We are delighted to expand Skytech’s territory and continue to work with them as we expand the aviation market within the key Northeast states.” Founded in 1976 in Baltimore, Maryland, Skytech, Inc. has represented Piper since 1980, selling and maintaining countless aircraft over the years as an Authorized Sales and Service Center while continuously earning the FAA Diamond Award of Excellence. To learn more about Skytech, Inc., visit the company’s website at www.skytechinc.com. Piper Aircraft Inc., headquartered in Vero Beach, Fla., offers aviators through-
About the Citation Longitude
PIPER APPOINTS NEW DEALER
FOR THE
NetJets recently took delivery of Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet. (Courtesy Textron) in baggage compartment accessible throughout the entire flight ensures passengers experience unparalleled convenience. State-of-the-art cabin technology empowers passengers to manage their environment and entertainment from any mobile device, while in-flight internet maximizes productivity. For more information, visit the Textron website at www.txtav.com.
NORTHEAST
Skytech will be appointing Tony Sammartino as the Northeast Regional Sales Manager. (Courtesy Piper & Skytech)
out the world efficient and reliable singleand twin-engine aircraft. To learn more about Piper Aircraft, visit the company’s website at www.piper.com.
Have an event coming up? Submit it for publication in the online events calendar at
www.inflightusa.com
50
In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years
February 2020
AD INDEX Aero and Marine................16
FEBRUARY 2020
Aircraft Spruce ..................15
Columbia State Park..........21
Micro Aero Dynamics ......39
Airtronics............................31
Dr. Susan Biegel, MD........12
Oakland Aviation Museum17
Airplanes USA A/C Sales....6
Attitude Aviation................51
Corona AirVenture ............35
Faith Lewis Aviation Realty52
American Aircraft Sales ....47
Hartwig ................................3
Arizona Type Ratings ........45
WydleByrd Art ..................36
AOPA....................................7
Aviation Ins. Resources ....20
Aviation Oxygen................16
Banyon Club ......................34 CFI Academy ......................6
HME Watches ....................24
J.T. Evans..............................4
Lake Havasu Seaplanes ....13 Lawyers for Men’s Rights 26
Liteye ....................................2
Mountain High Oxygen ......3 Pacific Coast Avionics ......10
Pacific Dream Machines ....9
Pacific Oil Cooler ................9
Planes of Fame P-38..........13
QREF Media......................18
R & M Steel ......................12
San Carlos Flight Center ..50
Schweiss Doors..................26
Senior Care Authority........20
Signature Aviation..............11
Sunshine Flyers..................36 T.J. Aircraft Sales ..............23
Threshold Aviation ............41 USA Aircraft Brokers ........35
Vans Aircraft ....................46
Victory Girl ........................26
WillServ Business Services27
Zannette Aviation Ins...........5
Zenith Aircraft....................25
ađÝ X%4"H ~đ Åͨ đæØ ͨ ~æØæđͨ æ æͶđ ÂæØ « (ÍÞä¡ Č T É ÛÃÍÞ #ó¬°ä ¡Éä¡Ûķ Û¡ Í¬É³ď¡ Ã¡ ¡Û ³É Þ «¡äČ ¡ æ ä³ÍÉ T «¡äČ T¡È³É ÛÞ Û¡ óĉ¡ŊÞäÛ¡ È¡ ¡ĉ¡ÛČ f¡ É¡Þ Č É T äæÛ Č ¡ÞÞ äÍ Íĉ¡Û ĢĠĠ Û¡ ÍÛ ¡ Þ¡È³É ÛÞ ³É ÍæÛ Û °³ĉ¡Þ ³ĉ¡ÛÞ¡ Û É¬¡ Í« äÍس Þ É ÞØ¡ Á¡ÛÞ æ ³Í ÃÞÍ ĉ ³Ã á ³É ØÍ Þä «ÍÛÈ 8¡¡Ø æØ Ċ³ä° ä°¡ à ä¡Þä äÍس Þ ³É $¡É¡Û à ĉ³ ä³ÍÉ
CÉÃČ ŚĩļĩĩłÈÍĹ
XÍ ¡ÉÛÍÃÃķ ÍÉä ä æÞ ä ňĦĥĠʼnŊĩĤĦŊġħĠĠ
THE PLACE TO FLY Cessna 172R $170 /hr.
Cessna 182 Skylane RG $230 /hr.
Cessna 172SP Skyhawk $170 /hr.
Cessna T210M $330 /hr.
Cessna 182S Skylane $205 /hr.
Piper Seneca PA-34-200 $350 /hr.
Cessna T182T $225 /hr.
Cessna 414A $720 /hr.
Aircraft Rentals • Lessons • Hangarage • Maintenance
Our Aircraft (Price includes fuel) CESSNA 172P SKYHAWK (N13CB, 160HP, Aspen Glass, Garmin 750, 2 Axis Autopilot) ..$160 CESSNA 172SP SKYHAWK (N90FL, 180HP, Garmin 750, Autopilot)..................................$160 CESSNA 172R (N411ES, 180 HP, Garmin 650, Dual Garmin G5 with F.D. GFC 500 autopilot ) ..................................................................$170 CESSNA 172R SKYHAWK (N2173Z, 180 HP, Garmin 650, 2 Axis Autopilot) ....................$170 CESSNA 172SP SKYHAWK (N5203H, 180HP, Garmin 650, 2 Axis Autopilot, HSI) ............$170 CESSNA 182S SKYLANE (N374TC, 230HP, Garmin 750, Aspen, Coupled 2 Axis Autopilot) ..$205 CESSNA 182S SKYLANE (N9506W , Garmin 430, Coupled 2 Axis Autopilot) ......................$205
CESSNA T182T (N35206, 2001, O2, Garmin 750, Coupled 2 Axis Autopilot) ....$225 CESSNA 182 SKYLANE RG (N1188N, 1978, Garmin 750) ................................................$230 CIRRUS SR 20 (N345BS, 200HP, Cirrus Perspective by Garmin, Keyboard Controller) ..$260 CESSNA T210M CENTURION (N761CF, Garmin 750, Aspen Glass, 2 Axis Autopilot) ............$330 PIPER SENECA PA-34-200 (N5051T, Garmin 650, Multiengine Trainer!) ....................$350 CESSNA 414A (N410NF, 1978, Garmin 750, Fully Coupled Autopilot, AC)..............$720
Nobody offers this kind of selection of aircraft rentals anywhere CALL TO BOOK OR COME ON BY TODAY
925-456-2276 299 W. Jack London Blvd., South Hangars, Livermore
WWW.ATTITUDEAVIATION.COM INFO@ATTITUDEAVIATION.COM
Destination Black Hills!
Lead, SD 10232 Stolen Kiss MLS#63467 $999,000 Mondell Field Airport Newcastle,WY 307-746-4666
Lead, SD 11141 Raspberry Heights Lane MLS#61707 $1,449,000 Sturgis Municipal Airport Sturgis, SD 605-347-3356
Custer, SD 11598 Farmer Rd. MLS#61332 $1,020,000
Hill City, SD 11061 S. Castle Creek Creek MLS#63476 $2,300,000
Custer, County Airport Custer ,SD 605-673-3874
Rapid City Regional Airport Rapid City ,SD 605-393-9925
IF YOU’RE LUCKY ENOUGH TO LIVE IN THE BLACK HILLS YOU’RE LUCKY ENOUGH! Faith Lewis Broker Associate 605-863-0725 destinationblackhills.com
YOU GOTTA HAVE FAITH!