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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 [email protected].
SEPTEMBER
3 Q Chino, CA: Kilroy Coffee Klatch, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air
Museum, (909) 597-7576.
4—8 Q Salina, KS: CAF AirPower History Tour, daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Salina NEW TANKS -
Regional Airport, (972) 387-2924, airpowersquadron.org QUOTES ON:
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6—8 Q Gatineau, Quebec: AERO Gatieau-Ottawa Airshow, Gatineau Airport, Repair, overhauled & new
(613) 720-5837, aerogatineauottawa.com. Technical Information or
7 Q Waukegan, IL: Northern Illinois Airshow, gates 9:30 a.m., Waukegan Free Fuel Grade Decals
Regional Airport, (847-) 244-0055, northernillonoisairshow.com.
Q Osceola, WI: Osceola Wheels & Wings, gates 7 a.m., L.O. Simenstad
Municipal Airport, (715) 450-0399, wheelswings.com.
Q Hagerstown, MD: Wings & Wheels Expo, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Hagerstown Regional Airport, (301) 733-8717, wingsandwheelsexpo.com.
Q Corsicana, TX: Corsicana Airsho, gates 8:30 a.m., C. David Campbell
Field, coyotesquadron.org.
Q San Jose, CA: Airport Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Reid-Hillview Airport, MONARCH PREMIUM CAPS
(408) 615-1454, hotsanjosenights.com. Premium Stainless Steel
Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Umbrella Caps
Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. for your
Q Chino, CA: Living History Flying Day, 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Cessna 177 through 210
Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org.
7—8 Q Kokomo, IN: Grissom Air & Space Expo, gates 8:30 a.m., Grissom [email protected]
ARB, grissom.afrc.af.mil.
Q St. Louis, MO: Spirit of St. Louis Air Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Spirit www.hartwig-fuelcell.com

of St. Louis Airport, (314) 529-1963, spirit-airshow.com.
Q Hood River, OR: WAAAM Hood River Fly-In, open 8 a.m., Ken
Jernstedt Airfield, (541) 308-1600, waaamuseum.org.
Q Medford, NJ: Flying W Airshow, gates 11 a.m., Flying W Airport,
(609) 267-7673, www.flyingwairport.com.
8 Q Oakland, CA: Open Cockpit Day, noon, Oakland Aviation Museum, Keeping aircraft in the air since 1952
(510) 638-7100, oaklandaviationmuseum.org.
Q Redding, CA: Historic Display Day/FAA Safety Seminar, 10 a.m. to US: 1-800-843-8033 INTL: 1-204-668-3234
noon, Benton Air Center , (530) 241-4204. CDN: 1-800-665-0236 FAX: 1-204-339-3351
Q Reno, NV: Reno National Championship Air Races, Reno Stead
11 — 15 Airport, (775) 972-6663, airrace.org.

Q Topeka, KS: CAF AirPower History Tour, daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..
Topeka Regional, (972) 387-2924, airpowersquadron.org
13 — 14 Q Tullahoma, TN: AOPA Fly-In, 8 a.m., Tullahoma Regional Airport, aopa.org. FLY HIGH MHSince
13 — 15 Q London, Ontario: Airshow London, London Int’l. Airport, (519) 433- 1985
0200, airshowlondon.com. with
Q Owensboro, KY: Owensboro Air Show, Fri. 4 p.m., Owensboro Aviation Oxygen Systems
Regional Airport/Sat. & Sun. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Downtown Riverfront, Mountain
owensboroairshow.com.
14 Q Hughesville, PA: Lycoming County Balloonfest & Air Show, gates High MOUNTAIN HIGH
10 a.m., Lycoming Fairgrounds, (570) 279-6192, lcrotary.com. Made in the USA Equipment & Supply Company
Q Ocean City, NJ: Airport Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ocean City
Municipal Airport, (609) 399-6111, ocnj.us.
Q Burnet, TX: CAF Bluebonnet Airshow, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Burnet GA and Rotorcraft Pilots use MH Oxygen Systems with Pulse-DemandTM
Municipal Airport, (512) 756-2226, bluebonnetairshow.com.
Q Dulles, VA: Dulles Day Plane Pull, all day, Washington Dulles Int’l. sss Makes flying at the higher altitudes safe and comfortable sss

Airport, planepull.com. Portable Pulse-DemandTM Systems
Q Burlington, WA: HFM’s September Fly Day “Warbird Weekend,”
10 a.m., Skagit Regional Airport, (360) 424-5151, heritageflight.org.
Q Logan, UT: Cache AirFest, Logan-Cache Airport, cacheairfest.com. MH XCP
Q Redding, CA: Historic Display Day/FAA Safety Seminar, 10 a.m. to 1-4 Place
noon, Benton Air Center , (530) 241-4204.
14 — 15 Q Dover, MD: Dover AFB Open House & Air Show, gates 9:30 a.m., Cross-Country
dover.af.mil. 0ILOT
System

Q Montrose, CO: Tribute to Aviation Static Display, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Montrose Regional Airport, (970) 249-3203, tributetoaviation.com.
Q Midland, TX: CAF High Sky Wing AIRSHO, gates 8:30 a.m., Midland
Int’l. Airport, (432) 254-6182, airsho.org.
15 Q Ocean City, NJ: Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow, 1 p.m., over the water EZ BreatheTM
between 6th to 14th Streets, (609) 399-6111, oceancityvacation.com.. Cannulas

Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery
Field, (619) 301-2530.
18 Q Columbus, IN: Birds & Brews, 4 to 8:30 p.m., Columbus Municipal
Airport, (812) 376-0200, columbusbirdsandbrews.com.
18 — 22 Q Branson, MO: CAF AirPower History Tour, daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Branson Airport, airpowersquadron.org.
Q McMinnville. OR: Oregon Int’l. Air Show, Fri. 3:30 p.m./Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m., Visit us at

20 — 22 Booth B-66

McMinnville Municipal Airport, (503) 629-0706, oregonairshow.com. at

Q Troy, OH: WACO Fly-In & Homecoming, Waco Field, (937) 335- Sun'n'Fun

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FAA/CAMI
9226, wacoairmuseum.org. Tested
21 Q Easton, MD: Easton Airport Day, 10 a.m., Easton-Newman Field, www.MHoxygen.com s [email protected]

eastonairportday.com.

4 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years September 2019

COVER STORY

DISRUPTING THE DISRUPTORS

The Story of SkyCam Using General Aviation to Capture Images

By Annamarie Buonocore Pilot’s eye view of railroad and pipeline from 1,500 feet. Railroad junction and pipeline never retire. That led me into this.
IF USA: Tell me more about this
Over the last few years, In Flight from 1,500 feet captured with a stabilized 1,200 mm lens (SkyCam Aviation)
USA readers have heard great application.
stories of drones capturing expand on the existing business. My start this operation in Livermore? SkyCam: Our current system is best
images for U.S. Government entities and intentions with aerial images was for an SkyCam: I am originally from
other enterprises. Some might think that entirely different purpose than what suited for long, linear assets such as rail-
drones are disrupting general aviation. we’re using it for now. After some Livermore and I have flown airplanes all road tracks and pipelines. One way our
But a startup company called SkyCam changes in our business plans, we pivot- my life. I have had other businesses but system can be applied is for railroad track
Aviation, Inc. in Livermore, Calif. is dis- ed to focusing more on industrial inspec- have been flying for a long time. Now and pipeline safety inspections and repair
rupting the disruptors with general avia- tions, tracks, pipelines, and coastlines. that I am getting closer to retirement, I assessments. We also have quick
tion. Through the use of single engine bought the flight school thinking it would response capability for natural disasters.
Cessna airplanes, the crew at SkyCam is IF USA: Why did you choose to be a good retirement business because I’ll We also look for environmental problems
capturing detailed images that are helping on coastlines and in the S.F. Bay. All of
entities throughout the United States. In this is captured for the client with ultra
Flight USA recently had the pleasure of high-definition 4K video.
sitting down with Sam Rivinius and the
team and learning the art and science of IF USA: Do you use all manned air-
what they do. craft in your operations?

In Flight USA: When and how did SkyCam: Yes, they are all manned
SkyCam get started? aircraft, no drones. We have actually built
on the drone concept. Drones came along
SkyCam: SkyCam started approxi- with a lot of promise. They were going to
mately 18 months ago. I own the flight do everything, and a lot of people really
school, Attitude Aviation in Livermore, love them. Drones are very, very useful.
and then had the opportunity to purchase But they have limitations, including FAA
some aerial camera equipment and regulations, which are hurdles for drones

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ON THE COVER

COVER STORY FEATURE STORY

DISRUPTING THE LONG ISLAND’S CRADLE OF
DISRUPTORS AVIATION MUSEUM CELEBRATES

SKYCAM IN THE GA FIELD APOLLO 11

By Annamarie Buonocore By Mark Rhodes
Story Begins on Page 4 Story on Page 10
Photo Page on Page 49

NEWS Cover Photo Courtesy SkyCam Aviation COLUMNS

Women Soar Society Formed to Support Female Aviators ..................6 61st Annual Chicago Air & Water Show Flying With Faber: Sitka, The Largest Small City in
AOPA Ready to Soar at Tullahoma Fly-In, Sept. 13-14 ............................8 By Larry E. Nazimek ......................................................12 America
Stephen Dickson Sworn In A FAA Administrator..................................11 By Stuart J. Faber............................................................29
EAA Resolving Limitation 20 Issue ........................................................16 Book Review: Sea Stories of a U.S. Marine Command
Embry-Riddle Places Order for 60 Cessna Skyhawks ........................16 By Ed Downs ................................................................20 Homebuilder’s Workshop: Where Have All the Airplanes
FAA Warms Drones and Weapons, A Dangerous Mix ........................18 Gone?
NASA’s Bridenstine Views Space Launching System Program ........19 Air Force: Autism at Work Brings Civilian By Ed Wischmeyer ..........................................................32
Quantum Signs for 26 Electric Airplanes From Bye Aerospace ........21 Opportunities
Edna Bell-Pearson Publishes “Air Age” Memoir ..................................22 By By Marisa Alia-Novobilski and Darrius Parker, USAF ....24 SafeLandings: What Would You Have Done
American Flyers Celebrates 80 Years of Training Pilots ......................26 ....................................................................................42
EAA Maintains Importance of GA in Comments on Amazon ............33 Swift Museum Fly-Out Highlights Two-Place Classics
VNY and BUR Host Noise Task Force Meeting......................................35 By David Tulis, AOPA ....................................................28 DEPARTMENTS
Bearhawk Aircraft Announces Side-By-Side Seating Companion ....36
Indoor Skydiving 2020 First Global Summit by FAI..............................38 Calendar of Events ..........................................................3
West Virginia NASA Facility Renamed for Katherine Johnson ..........39 Classifieds ......................................................................48
CSAF Pilot Scholarship Program Changing Face of Aviation ............44 Index of Advertisers ......................................................50
NOAA Orders New Hurricane Hunter Jet................................................46

6 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years September 2019
1974 Cessna A185F
1976 Beech V35B Bonanza WOMEN SOAR SOCIETY FORMED
TO SUPPORT FEMALE AVIATORS

1868 TTSN. Exceptionally low time aircraft. Less than 1900 TTSN 4242, 1495 SMOH, Beautiful and well carred for aircraft.
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and interior. After lengthly disuse, it has been brought “back to condition. Engine: 1495 hours TT SFRM, 425 hours STOH. MC-
life” with an extensive annual in 2018. Robertson STOL Kit, Cauley 3-blade prop 423 TT SNEW. Fully integrated Garmin
Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A-6R 3-Blade-Contstant GNS-430W and Garmin GMX-200 coupled to the King KAP/KFC
Speed Prop. overhauled in 2018. Dual King KX170’s One with 200 Autopilot/Flight Director.GPSS, and ADS-B.Custom interior-
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1970 Piper Arrow
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4917 TTAF, 276 SMOH. Clean and well maintained Piper Arrow TTSN 170, 14 SMOH. Fully Restored and Like New! The aircraft During the Power Lunch part of the EAA WomenVenture activities during AirVenture
had 156 hours since new when sent back to factory in Russia for
with ADS-B In/Out! Garmin GTX 345 integrated with Garmin complete overhaul 1999.Declared a “zero time” overhaul.with lat- Oshkosh 2019, the EAA Aviation Foundation announced the formation of the Women
est tech standards. Complete avionic upgrade in compliance to
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Steve Feldman • Sales Manager During the Power Lunch part of the munity to bring women together. “We
(650) 394-7610 • [email protected] EAA WomenVenture activities during think that EAA has a unique opportunity
AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, the EAA because of the expanse of our member-
San Carlos Airport • 620 Airport Way • San Carlos, California 94070 Aviation Foundation announced the for- ship and the chapter organizations. We
mation of the Women Soar Society. This believe in collaboration, not competition,
AirplanesUSA of Chicago AirplanesUSA of Florida is a growing group of women who are and we think that we can elevate every-
supporting other women in aviation to one’s programming through the unique
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www.airplanesusa.com
Part of EAA’s mission to celebrate Currently women constitute only 6
CFI ACADEMY women and foster success in the next percent of pilots. That number is lower in
IT’S NOT CFI; IT’S CF-WHY generation of aviators is hosting a variety the military and even lower in fighter avi-
of women’s programs and scholarships ation.
CFI Academy has been training FAA Certificated Flight Instructors since through this society, including EAA
1988. Maintaining focus and staying dedicated to teaching CFI courses WomenVenture, EAA GirlVenture “From my own background as a
exclusively for this long, we really are the experts in the Flight Instructor Camp, and more. female fighter pilot, we represent approx-
Training business. imately 2 percent of all fighter pilots and
By bringing together a carefully less than 0.5 percent of pilots in general
Come to the EXPERTS in the field to train for the most crafted group of women from a variety of within the Air Force,” Heather said. “We
demanding and challenging checkride you will ever take! backgrounds and different areas of avia- know that the demand for aviation pro-
tion, the EAA Women Soar Society fessionals is only going to grow in the
• On-campus housing – custom built – means total immersion for Advisory Board will focus on reaching future, and bringing women into that tal-
three weeks, and no distractions. more women at all stages of their avia- ent pool is going to be essential if we are
tion journey. going to meet that demand.”
• From course start date to checkride completion – three weeks.
The chair of the advisory board, A gift to the EAA Aviation
• Flat Rate Ground School – the biggest variable in the training cost Heather Penney, who is also an EAA Foundation Women Soar Society aims to
for CFI. board member and a senior fellow at the support and celebrate women of all ages.
Mitchell Institute, said it is an honor to be
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3700 E Jahant Rd. [email protected] sory board and is proud of their influence the Women Soar Society is to grow the
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careers and areas of passion,” Heather
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right in aviation, incredible role models involvement of women in the general
— not just for women, but for aviators aviation community grows; it doesn’t
and enthusiasts of all kinds — and to be necessarily have to be a professional
able to bring together such an amazing occupation.”
group of talent to focus on women’s pro-
gramming is a real privilege,” Heather To find out more information about
said. the EAA Aviation Foundation Women
Soar Society and how to donate, visit
Heather said there are a number of EAAWomenSoarSociety.org.
exciting initiatives in the aviation com-

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Calendar of Events
Continued from Page 3

21 Q Okmulgee, OK: Okmulgee Airfest, gates 10 a.m., Okmulgee Regional
Airport, okmulgeeairfest.com.
Q Terrell, TX: Flight of Our Fathers Air Show & Fly-In, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Terrell Municipal Airport, (972) 551-1122, bftsmuseum.org.
Q Chino, CA: Open Cockpit Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Yanks Air Museum,
(909) 597-1735, www.yanksair.org.
Q San Luis Obispo, CA: Vintage Aircraft Associate’s Airport Day, San
Luis Obispo Airport, (805) 801-7641.
Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 8 a.m., Flabob Airport,
(951) 683-2309, www.flabob.org.
Q Petaluma, CA: Historic Airplane Appreciation Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Petaluma Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404.
21 — 22 Q Virginia Beach,VA: NAS Oceana Air Show, gates 8 a.m., oceanaairshow.com.
Q Lemoore, CA: Lemoore Air Show, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., NAS Lemoore,
lemooreairshow.com.
Q Colorado Springs, CO: Pikes Peak Regional Airshow, gates 8 a.m.,
Colorado Springs Airport, pprairshow.org.
Q Peterborough, Ont.: 50th Anniversary Air Show, Peterborough Airport,
(705) 743-6708, peterborough.ca.
Q Addison, TX: Cavanaugh Flight Museum Wheels & Warbirds, 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Addison Airport, (972) 380-8800, cavflight.org.
Q Jasper, TX: Jasper Air Show & Fly-In, gates 9 a.m., Jasper County Bell TWO DAYS TO
Field, (409) 489-8447, jasperairshow.com. EXPERIENCE, LEARN,
Q Santa Rosa, CA: Open Cockpit Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast
Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. AND EXPLORE ALL
Q Napa, CA: Vintage Aircraft Display, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Napa Airport, THINGS AVIATION.
(707) 944-9236.
22 Q Simsbury, CT: Simsbury Fly-In & Car Show, 8 a.m., Simsbury Airport, Exhibit Hall // Aircraft Display
simsburyflyin.com. Free Educational Seminars
Q Hayward, CA: Open House, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hayward Executive
Airport, (510) 293-8678, hayward-ca.gov. Paid Ground School Workshops
25 — 29 Q Fayettevill, AR: CAF AirPower History Tour, daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday Flightline Cookout // Excursions
Drake Field, (972) 387-2924, airpowersquadron.org Fly-Outs // Night Drone Show // and more!
27 — 29 Q San Diego, CA: MCAS Miramar Air Show, gates 8 a.m., miramarairshow.com.
28 Q Wendover, UT: Wendover Air Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wendover TULLAHOMA, TN
Airfield, wendoverairbase.com. SEPT 13-14, 2019
Q Leesburg, VA: Leesburg Air show, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Leesburg
Executive Airport, leesburgairshow.com. LEARN MORE AT AOPA.ORG/FLY-INS
Q Weatherford, OK: Wings over Weatherford, Thomas P. Stafford
Airport, (580) 772-5871, staffordmuseum.org.
Q Topping, VA: Wings, Wheels & Keels, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hummel Field,
(804) 286-4049, wingswheelskeels.com.
28 — 29 Q Lufkin, TX: Angelina Air Fest, gates 9 a.m., Angelina County Airport,
(936) 366-3013, visitlufkin.com.
Q Macon, GA: Thunder over Georgia Air Show, gates 9 a.m., Robins
AFB, robins.af.mil/airshow.
Q Santa Rosa, CA: Wings over Wine Country Air Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900, wingsoverwinecountry.org.
29 Q Hagerstown, MD: Open Airplane Afternoon, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hagerstown
Regional Airport, (301) 733-8717, hagerstownaviationmuseum.org.
OCTOBER
1 Q Chino, CA: Kilroy Coffee Klatch, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air
Museum, (909) 597-7576.
2—6 Q Hammond, LA: CAF AirPower History Tour, daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Hammond Northshore Regional Airport, (972) 387-2924, airpowersquadron.org
4—6 Q Huntington Beach, CA: The Great Pacific Airshow, noon to 4 p.m.
daily, pacificairshow.com.
5 Q Georgetown, DE: Wings & Wheels, 9 a.m., Delaware Coastal Airport,
www.wings-wheels.com.
Q Redding, CA: Benton Air Faire, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Benton Air Center,
(530) 241-4204.
Q Prescott, AZ: Embry-Riddle Wings Out West Air Show, gates 9 a.m.,
Prescott Municipal Airport, (800) 888-3728, prescott.erau.edu.
Q Louisville, MS: Wings over Winston, gates 9:30 a.m., Louisville
Winston County Airport, wingsoverwinston.com.
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.
5—6 Q Ranger, TX: Old School Fly-In & Airshow, gates 9 a.m., Ranger
Municipal Airport, (254) 433-1267, rangerairfield.org.
Q Sacramento, CA: California Capital Airshow, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mather
Airport, (916) 876-7568, californiacapitalairshow.com.
Q Virginia Beach, VA: Biplanes & Brews Airshow, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Military Aviation Museum, militaryaviationmuseum.org.
11 — 12 Q Gainesvile, TX: Texas Antique Airplane - Fall Festival of Flight, gates Fri.
1 p.m./Sat. 8 a.m., Gainesville Municipal Airport, texasantiqueairplane.com.
11 — 13 Q San Francisco, CA: Fleet Week Air Show, noon to 4 p.m. daily,
Waterfront, (415) 306-0911, fleetweeksf.org.
12 Q Redding, CA: Historic Display Day/FAA Safety Seminar, 10 a.m. to
noon, Benton Air Center , (530) 241-4204.
Q Apple Valley, CA: Apple Valley Airshow, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Apple
Valley Airport, (760) 247-2371, applevalleyairshow.com.

8 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years September 2019

By Mark Baker WHAT MAKES A PILOT that easy to remain calm when your air-
craft suddenly gets struck by lightning, or
AOPA President and CEO us don’t have our sights set on the level of up a confident pilot. a vital instrument fails in adverse condi-
recognition garnered by legendary greats While you’ll have a hard time finding tions, but the unexpected does happen;
If like me, you’re friends with a lot of such as Bob Hoover or John Glenn, we it’s just a matter of when.
pilots and aviation enthusiasts, it’s all share an appreciation and excitement a pilot who lacks confidence, it’s not the
safe to assume your social media for aviation. Regardless of whether you only trait one should possess. Humility is We all have our strengths and weak-
pages were ablaze with Top Gun posts make a huge name for yourself in this also crucial. Veteran pilots can log thou- nesses when flying. One pilot may be an
following the release this summer of the industry, and whether flying is a part of sands of hours, but the best pilots are will- ace when keying up the mic, while others
sequel’s two-minute trailer. It’s no sur- your life or your whole life, there’s no ing to learn from each flight. may take longer to learn basic stick-and-
prise that the classic 1986 film featuring question that we belong to a niche group. rudder skills. But we’re all aware that
rebel fighter pilots, top-notch military So, what makes a pilot? Pilots must also be good communi- these traits working in harmony are what
action, and Mach speed is a hit with cators. Contrary to popular belief, we make a good, safe pilot – you don’t have
pilots. In fact, following the film’s For starters, confidence is key. I’m aren’t all extroverts who crave small talk to do a low pass over the airport blasting
release, the U.S. Navy reported its high- not talking about Maverick-like arro- and mingling at hangar parties. In avia- Danger Zone to feel like a renegade. You
est application rates, which got me think- gance, but the ability to make decisions tion, however, clear communications are can fly low and slow in your Piper Cub
ing: Could Hollywood be the answer to and stick with them. It’s a transferable important. Behind the yoke, we must with the freedom to be an adventurer,
attracting the next generation? trait that can be applied to other aspects make our intentions known, whether it’s while exploring remote mountainsides,
of life. Some of the best business leaders to ATC, to other aircraft in the vicinity, or and landing on glassy water and back-
Probably not, but Tom Cruise, I know are war veterans who flew B–17s even to the radio silence at a grassy country terrain. Being a pilot will never
equipped with a leather jacket, aviator and Corsairs in their glory days. It makes airstrip in the middle of nowhere. lose its cool factor. Once we show that to
glasses, and an inverted F-14, sure makes sense. Leaders are often good decision- the next generation, they’ll truly under-
being a pilot look cool. And maybe that’s makers, able to consume large amounts Finally, one of the most important stand why we love what we do.
the trick – the cool factor. While most of of information quickly, and aren’t qualities of a good pilot is the ability to
opposed to risk – all qualities that make remain calm under pressure. That’s easi-
er said than done. When you fly often,
emergencies are bound to arise. It’s not

AOPA READY TO SOAR AT TULLAHOMA FLY-IN SEPT. 13-14

AOPA will host its next Fly-In on Don’t forget to stop by the AOPA Happy Hour AOPA is committed to helping fly-in
Sept. 13-14 at the Tullahoma Municipal Village in the Exhibit Hall, meet AOPA 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.: Flightline attendees become a better, safer, more
Airport (KTHA). New this year is staff, and learn how to make the most of Cookout, Presented by Jeppesen informed pilots. At AOPA Fly-Ins, you'll
expanded content, fresh Friday program- your AOPA membership. Fly-Ins offer Featuring special aerobatics demonstra- find plenty of focused workshops and
ming, new options, and exciting aerial fun for the whole family, including the tion, AOPA STOL Invitational, and night short, dynamic seminars that are led by
activities. Join them for an incredible Kids Zone where they can share in the drone show some of the greatest experts and voices in
weekend of aviation fun! excitement of learning about aviation! 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Flightline
Cookout, Presented by Jeppesen (Courtesy AOPA)
AOPA is excited to make its return Volunteer for one of our many air- Food Service by Prater’s Bar-B-Que &
to an AOPA Fly-In favorite in Tullahoma, side or show side positions and get a Catering Trucks
Tennessee. Within close reach to behind-the-scenes look as you help pro- 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Aerobatics 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Special AOPA
Lynchburg, Nashville, and Chattanooga; duce the Fly-In. You’ll get interactions Demonstration by Jeremy Holt and Lee STOL Invitational and aerobatics demon-
Tullahoma and the surrounding area has with AOPA’s Outreach Staff and become Lauderback stration by Jeremy Holt and Lee
much to offer every visitor. From the an integral part of presenting the face of 7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.: Meet AOPA Lauderback
famous Beechcraft Heritage Museum AOPA. President Mark Baker at the Flightline 4:00 p.m.: Fly-In Ends
that’s conveniently located on the south Cookout to purchase your signed copy of
end of the airfield, to scenic nature trails Schedule for AOPA’s Tullahoma Freedom to Fly: AOPA and the History of Tuition required for Ground School
and the Jack Daniel Distillery in nearby Fly-In is tentatively General Aviation in America Workshops. All seminars are free, with
Lynchburg, the Tullahoma area is a haven set as follows: 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Drone Aerial the exception of Rusty Pilots, which is
for a wide range of interests for all ages. Light Show, produced by The Great free to AOPA members and $79 for non-
AOPA enjoyed a great fly-in at Friday, September 13, 2019 Lakes Drone Company members.
Tullahoma in 2015… The organization
looks forward to going back and to hav- 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. : Pancake Breakfast Saturday, September 14, 2019 To learn more about AOPA and this
ing an even better event with new pro- 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Free Seminars / 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast fly-in, visit the AOPA website at
grams and exciting aerial activities! Paid Ground School Workshops 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Free Seminars / www.aopa.org.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Aircraft Display / Paid Ground School Workshops
There’s so much to experience at an Exhibit Hall Open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Aircraft Display /
AOPA Fly-In! 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.: Pilot Town Hall Exhibit Hall Open
with AOPA President and CEO Mark 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.: Pilot Town Hall
Enjoy two full days exploring the Baker with AOPA President and CEO Mark
show, including the exhibit hall for all 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Lunch: Food Baker
things aviation-related and a stroll through Trucks 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Lunch: Food
the Aircraft Display to see some of the 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Exhibit Hall
most amazing aircraft – from the latest GA
has to offer to rare vintage aircraft.

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Cover Story: SkyCam Over 25 Years in Business

Continued from Page 4 to gather the highest quality video over #1 Largest Network of Aircraft Brokers in the US
long distances, and this ties us into artifi-
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time frame. For example, we left We have been told that the railroad’s first WWeeCcaan:n:
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Nebraska, filmed in Nebraska and keeping people off of the tracks and ensur- • Sell co-o*pSeellrcaot-iovpeeroawtivneeorwshneiprshinipyinoyuoruraairccraraft.ft.
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or more per week. Drones can maybe do
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you use? Is there anything special about cles. Currently, the railroad’s primary
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through the stand and gimbal system, is would allow the railroad company to dis-
key to what we do. We have built our cover homeless encampments close to
own gimbals, which hold the cameras. the track, which is dangerous to those
Drones typically only carry one camera; individuals, or other encroachments,
our gimbal can support up to four cam- which put lives at risk. All of our video is
eras with four different lenses recording geo-tagged, which provides GPS coordi-
simultaneously. Another way our gimbal nates, viewable in Google Earth, of all of
sets us apart from other aerial imaging our imagery. We have exceptional quality
companies is that because our gimbal is 4K video that is perfectly suited for A.I.
so stable, this allows us to fly with lenses analysis. We are looking forward to a
as long as 4,500 mm. We have carefully new 8K camera coming out at the end of
set and calibrated many thousands of set- the year.
tings on our proprietary system to
achieve the quality of images that we are IF USA: Are you training students
capturing. This is virtually unheard of, in your flight school to be able to do this
especially at our price point. work?

IF USA: How many pilots fly for SkyCam: Well, we are training stu-
SkyCam? dents for all kinds of piloting, just like a
regular flight school. SkyCam is an off-
SkyCam: Right now, we have four shoot. It could be a good opportunity for
pilots and four camera operators but are them in the future, as we plan to have a
in the process of training more people. It lot of airplanes doing this.
took us a good hard year, just Chris,
Brittanee, and myself. We have Brittanee IF USA: Do you need any special
here who is our marketing person and training to be able to do this? Do you
one of our test pilots. need a certain amount of hours?

IF USA: How has this journey been SkyCam: No, not really. A commer-
for all of you? cial pilot certificate is required and as for
hours, you would need a similar amount
SkyCam: We have kept this kind of to a pipeline patrol pilot.
secret for almost a year. We have had a lot
of great developments; we wanted to get it IF USA: Why did you open up an
right and didn’t want to rush this. We then office in Oklahoma?
met with some individuals from the rail-
roads as well as with the Federal Railroad Continued on Page 14
Administration in Washington D.C. They
were all kind of surprised with what we
had to show them. We use our technology

10 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years September 2019

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STEPHEN M. DICKSON SWORN IN AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FEDERAL

AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

Stephen M. Dickson was sworn in “I am honored to join the outstand- safety and improvements to our National Academy, as well as a graduate of the
on Aug. 12 by U.S. Transportation ing team at the Federal Aviation Airspace System, having served as chair- Georgia State University College of Law,
Secretary Elaine L. Chao as the 18th Administration and look forward to man of several industry stakeholder magna cum laude.
Administrator of the Federal Aviation ensuring our aviation system maintains groups and Federal advisory committees.
Administration (FAA). An aviation its proper place, leading the world in both A former United States Air Force Officer FAAActing Administrator Daniel K.
industry professional with nearly 40 safety and operational performance,” said and F-15 fighter pilot, Dickson is a Elwell will serve as FAA Deputy
years of experience, Dickson is widely Captain Dickson. “Nowhere else in the Distinguished Graduate of the Class of Administrator upon Administrator
respected and assumes the role of world sees the volume, complexity and 1979 at the United States Air Force Dickson assuming office.
Administrator of the agency during a crit- pace of innovation that we have in
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Dan Elwell’s steady and principled lead- FAA.” Managing Editor..........................................................................................Annamarie Buonocore
ership during an especially challenging Production Editors ..............................................................................Anne Dobbins, Toni Sieling
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Administrator, Dickson will lead an ice as the Senior Vice President-Flight Staff Contributors ..............................................S. Mark Rhodes, Larry Nazimek, Joe Gonzales
agency responsible for the safety and effi- Operations for Delta Air Lines. In this Columnists ..................Stuart Faber, Eric McCarthy, Ed Wischmeyer, Marilyn Dash, Ed Downs
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CaCllalTl Tooddaay !y ! By Larry E. Nazimek able to see top military aircraft on static dis-
play, but this year, the Army brought over
R & M Steel Co. This year’s airshow was character- an Apache Longbow and a Blackhawk
ized by too much of the water in medevac helicopter, where they also had
U.S. Toll Free: Phone 1-866-454-1800 • Fax 1-866-454-1801 the air instead of Lake Michigan. three of their very newest surface vehicles,
Outside U.S. 1-208-454-1800 In other words, it rained. a mobile field hospital, and some of their
newest equipment and weapons.
www.aviationbuildingsystem.com This is a two-day airshow, where the
first day saw intermittent light showers, There was the F-22 Raptor Demo,
[email protected] but they were not enough to shut down where this stealth fighter’s thrust vector-
operations, except for when lightning ing capability was demonstrated, show-
Call for Specializing in was seen in the vicinity. With all of the ing how this plane can do things that
promotional New Pilot exhibits and vendors, however, attendees were previously deemed impossible. It
Medical Exams still had plenty to do. The Red Arrows can practically stand still, pointed straight
Pricing! were able to get in their complete show, up, one of several things that would cause
but by the time the Blue Angels came in, the engines of older fighters to experi-
the clouds were low enough to restrict ence compressor stalls. Experience with
them to mere flat passes. an older generation fighter makes one
especially appreciative of newer aircraft
On Sunday, thunderstorms, bad capabilities. The F-16 Viper Demo was
enough to result in damage nearby, also impressive.
caused the start of the show to be delayed
by two hours. The Red Arrows got in This year, the Air Force brought
their complete show, as did the Blue their A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo team,
Angels, just before the clouds returned. consisting of four A-10s. They made
passes flying formation with a KC-135
The show always starts with the Stratotanker and then made simulated
singing of our National Anthem, as mem- strafing runs on the beach.
bers of the Army’s Golden Knights, with
one member displaying our Flag, The Marines brought two V-22
descend, with the Firebirds Delta Team Ospreys. After flybys, they demonstrated
circling the jumpers. A tandem jump is their ability to hover, rotate while hover-
made with a VIP or sports star. For ing, and move sideways. Many in the
Saturday’s show, it was hockey star, crowd had never seen a tilt-rotor plane.
Chris Chelios, who played many seasons
with the Chicago Blackhawks, ending his Among helicopters were the Coast
career with the AHL Chicago Wolves, Guard’s MH-65 Dolphin, the Army’s
wearing a Chicago Blackhawks jersey. Apache and Blackhawk, the Chicago
For Sunday’s show, it was members of Police Dept. Bell 206L-4 Long Ranger,
the Blue Man Group. and the Chicago Fire Dept. Huey (that
they use primarily for water rescues on
This airshow is conducted over Lake the Lake).
Michigan, obviously safer than flying over
land. Cities employing this type of setup When Sean D. Tucker flew his
include Milwaukee, St. Louis (over the Oracle Challenger III biplane last year, it
Mississippi River), and Huntington Beach, was supposed to have been part of his
Calif. for the Great Pacific Airshow. final tour with the plane, prior to its deliv-
ery to the Smithsonian’s National Air and
Since the Glenview Naval Air Station Space Museum, where it will be hung
closed and the ANG and AFRES units left upside down, since this plane was known
O’Hare Airport, Chicagoans are no longer
Continued on Page 13

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Chicago Air & Water Show Planes of Fame Air Museum
Continued from Page 12
Over 150 Aircraft and Displays
for Tucker’s unusual aerobatic flight and
not merely something that flew straight See the
and level. This year, however, he brought
it back, doing the stunts for which he is Douglas AD-4 Skyraider
famous, but he did say that it would be Fly!
going to the Smithsonian after this sea-
son. He also said last season that he Polaris MRZR4 (Larry E. Nazimek) Living History Flying Day
would be coming back as a formation Saturday, Oct, 5, 2019, 10 am
team, and he did keep this part of his Zero FX Z-Force 5.7 Electric Motorcycle
word, flying a second routine of the day (Larry E. Nazimek) The October 5th Living History Flying Day will Visit us:
with Jessy Panzer flying an Oracle Extra feature the Douglas AD-4 Skyraider. A speaker panel
300L alongside his Oracle Challenger III. Red Arrows Battle Formation of distinguished aviation experts and historians will
(Larry E. Nazimek) give a presentation, followed by a flight demonstration
Other civilian performers included of the featured aircraft.
Bill Stein, Matt Chapman, Mike blue. The smoke trails are made by releas-
Mancuso, and Susan Dacy. Stein, ing diesel into the exhaust, where the hot Living History Flying Days occur the first Saturday of Sun-Fri: 10-5 • Sat: 9-5
Chapman, and Mancuso flew together as exhaust vaporizes the diesel, which re- each month at the Chino, CA location.
the Firebirds. (Rob Holland normally condenses into very fine droplets that give (Schedule subject to change.) Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas
flies the fourth plane in the group, but he the appearance of smoke. Dyes are added
was participating in the World Aerobatic to produce the red and blue colors. The CHINO AIRPORT (KCNO) • 14998 Cal Aero Drive, Chino, CA 91710
Championships in France). diesel is stored in three tanks on the Corner of Merrill and Cal Aero Drive Dr. Chino Airport
plane’s underside. The tank for the white
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the only military jet formation team this five minutes of white smoke, and one
year because the RAF’s Red Arrows also minute each of red and blue. GHOSTS - 2020
thrilled the crowd. This is the team’s sec-
ond visit to North America, but when With nine planes in the formation, TWO CALENDARS
they came in 2007, they performed pri- they are able to fly silhouettes of various
marily on the East coast. things, including the Lancaster bomber, (WWI & WWII)
Concorde SST, Apollo Lunar Module (to
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Boston, Atlantic City, New York, while the other two perform rolls around
Washington DC, Niagara Falls, Toronto the seven, with one trailing red smoke and
(Canadian International Airshow), Dayton, the other trailing blue. They gracefully
St. Louis, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, transition from one formation to another
Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria, San while performing loops and turns.
Diego (MCAS Miramar), San Francisco,
Long Beach, the Great Pacific Airshow If you have any interest in airshows,
(Los Angeles), and Rapid City. 2019 is the and the Red Arrows are performing near
100th Anniversary of the RAF and the you, then you must see them. It’s a per-
55th of the Red Arrows. formance you won’t forget.

The team flies the BAE Systems As is the case in odd-numbered
Hawk T1 that the RAF uses in pilot train- years, the Show ended with the Blue
ing. Variants of the aircraft are used for Angels performance. Those who waited
aggressor squadrons, light attack, and through the showers were glad they did.
U.S. Navy pilot training, where the plane
is made in St. Louis under contract by
(former) McDonnell Douglas, now part
of Boeing, where it has a tailhook for air-
craft carrier landings. The T1 version
does not have aerial refueling capability,
so in coming to North America, after tak-
ing off from their home base at RAF
Scampton, they had to refuel at RAF
Lossiemouth, Scotland; Keflavik,
Iceland; Narsarsuaq, Greenland; and
Goose Bay, Nfld.

Red 1 (team leader) Sq. Ldr. Martin
Port said that while they have performed
in numerous locations throughout the
world, this type of venue, flying overwa-
ter with skyscrapers along the shore, was
a first for them.

The Red Arrows enhanced their dis-
play with smoke trails of red, white, and

14 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years September 2019

Cover Story: SkyCam million-dollar camera systems mounted
on helicopters, and they don’t even com-
Continued from page 9 IF USA: Do you plan to focus on securely. pare to our photos. We have done this
railroads or get into any other applica- IF USA: Do you worry that drones economically, and it works. We’re excit-
SkyCam: With a base in Livermore, tions? ed. It’s fun. Drones will never be able to
we are well suited for the western half of will advance as time goes on and that do this. We can fly four cameras or sen-
the country and we wanted to have a SkyCam: That is a good question. eventually there will not be a need for sors, we’re scalable, and it’s going to be a
facility for maintenance and staging in Our solution is pretty universal and can manned aircraft doing this? while before drones get big enough to
the Midwest as well. We now have a be utilized across many industries. We compete with that.
24,000-sq.-ft. hangar in Oklahoma in are also now exploring data collection for SkyCam: I will speak frankly about
addition to our 55,000-sq.-ft. here in agricultural companies. We are looking that. There are a couple reasons why I am We are now developing 3D imaging
Livermore. This office will help us better to analyze fertilizer and seeds, providing not concerned about this. The drones that and have a formal partnership with the
serve more of the Midwestern states, and it to the manufacturers so that they can will be able to do this will cost more Lawrence Livermore National
our goal is to serve the whole country. see, through A.I., how those crops are money than any plane, especially a Laboratory developing aerial spectral
yielding. It is pretty amazing. We are so Cessna. It’s all about the economy. The analysis. We have many new solutions in
IF USA: What are your expansion new to this, but we think the industrial camera systems installed in drones are the pipeline. There is one large drone
plans? applications are endless. nothing like the ones we have developed, company that has priced a railroad
which are modular and can be easily inspection solution; our pricing is 16 per-
SkyCam: In addition to expanding IF USA:How do you deliver the swapped in the event of any mechanical cent of their price estimate plus our data
further in the U.S., we are looking at get- data after you collect it? issues. I specifically built our camera sys- turnaround and quality are much better.
ting into Canada, and we will probably tem to be in the copilot station with the
put a hangar in Montana. The Canadians SkyCam: We provide raw data camera looking through the window. It IF USA: Thank you.
are very interested and excited. directly to the customer; they receive the can be changed in 15 minutes. We manu-
SD card with their data directly from us. facture our own gimbal systems so if Photo essay continues on Page 47
IF USA: How many planes are in To ensure total security and confidential- there are any issues, we can fix it very
the fleet total? ity, we do not upload data to any cloud- quickly. Nobody else has that. I can show
based platforms. The organizations we you photos that have been taken with
SkyCam: Now we have a fleet of 23 collect data for need it to be transmitted
planes, but we are adding airplanes as we
expand.

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Aero Performance Specialties EAA RESOLVING LIMITATION
www.Aero-Performance.com 20 ISSUE

NEW AVIONICS SHOP at KCNO (CHINO) EAA is close to resolving an issue
regarding an operating limitation current-
We have openings available for your ADS-B Upgrades! ly assigned to new experimental aircraft
that is concerning to many members.
September Special! Limitation 20, found in Order 8130.2J,
requires that parts with manufacturer-
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Anything you can imagine, we can make it happen! program.” word from the limitation in a forthcom-
ing update to the order. Some special-
IFR Pitot/Static and VFR Transponder Certi cation Some experimental aircraft owners case aircraft such as jet warbirds and tur-
Servicing the greater Southern California aviation community at your location or ours. were concerned that this language meant bine helicopters do require FAA-
that in the absence of an FAA-approved approved inspection programs, but there
G-5 EFIS or DG New autopilot STC for Cessna 172 - 185, and inspection plan, manufacturers' guidance are other limitations specifically for those
GDL-82 Remote ADS-B PA-28/ PA 32. Mooney M-20 certi cation pending. such as time between overhauls and aircraft that address such requirements.
GTX 335 Xpndr W/ ADS-B time-in-service limits on parts would be
Finally an a ordable solution! mandatory. In most areas of general avi- “This is yet another example of us
ation, these are strictly advisory. leveraging the strong working relation-
Call now to schedule ship between EAA and FAA to solve a
In meetings with the FAA at EAA problem,” said Tom Charpentier, EAA
(909) 927-4600 AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, EAA received government relations director. “We knew
assurances that this limitation only means exactly who to call to clarify this issue,
7000 Merril Ave. Hangar B120/ #8 Chino, CA. 91710 that if experimental aircraft owners choose and after the responsible policy office
to go beyond the manufacturer's recom- had some time to research the issue, we
Repair Station 9BDR738C mended service or replacement intervals, were able to hammer out a solution with-
they must merely have a plan for evaluat- in about 20 minutes one morning during
[email protected] ing the part's serviceability such as oil AirVenture around the conference table.”
analysis for an engine. This is no different
Veteran Owned and Operated than the practices used by any aircraft Members who have questions about
maintenance professional when inspecting their experimental aircraft's operating
any aircraft. limitations are always encouraged to
contact EAA or their local designated air-
The FAA policy staffers also worthiness representative or flight stan-
acknowledged that such inspection plans dards district office.
need not be explicitly “approved” by

“CPA’s turn to us...” EMBRY-RIDDLE SELECTS CESSNA
SKYHAWK, PLACES ORDER FOR
LEGALLY AVOID
60 AIRCRAFT
SALES TAX ON YOUR
AIRCRAFT PURCHASE Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. Pictured left to right: Deans of Embry-
company, on July 25 announced a Riddle’s Colleges of Aviation in Prescott,
Call us Today Memorandum of Understanding to sup- Ariz. and Daytona Beach, Fla., Dr.
ply Cessna Skyhawk aircraft to Embry- Timothy Holt and Dr. Alan Stolzer;
(916) 691-9192 Riddle Aeronautical University. Embry- Textron Aviation President & CEO Ron
Riddle has agreed to an initial purchase Draper; Embry-Riddle President Dr. P.
<RXU ¿UVW FDOO LV of at least 60 aircraft between 2019 and Barry Butler; Embry-Riddle Flight
2022, with options for additional units. Department Chairs Kenneth Byrnes and
always FREE Embry-Riddle and Textron Aviation held Parker Northrup. (Courtesy Cessna)
a signing ceremony on July 24 during the
aeromarinetaxpros.com Experimental Aircraft Association
(EAA) AirVenture at Wittman Regional
Airport in Oshkosh, Wis.

“Having a customer like Embry-
Riddle commit to long-term selection of
the Skyhawk as their preferred trainer of
choice is a continued testament to its status

Continued on Page 18

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FAA: REDESIGNED B4UFLY APP AVAILABLE NOW

The FAA in partnership with Some of the key features users can in controlled airspace.
Kittyhawk recently relaunched its expect include: • The ability to check whether it is safe
B4UFLY mobile application that allows
recreational drone flyers know where • A clear "status" indicator that informs to fly in different locations by searching
they can and cannot fly in the national the operator whether it is safe to fly or for a location or moving the location pin.
airspace system (NAS). The new not. (For example, it shows flying in the
B4UFLY app is now available to down- Special Flight Rules Area around • Links to other FAA drone resources
load for free at the App Store for iOS and Washington, D.C. is prohibited.) and regulatory information.
Google Play store for Android.
• Informative, interactive maps with The app provides situational aware-
“As we continue our efforts to safely filtering options. ness to recreational flyers and other drone
integrate drones into the NAS, working users. It does not allow users to obtain
with our industry partners to provide inno- • Information about controlled air- airspace authorizations to fly in con-
vative technology is critical,” said FAA space, special use airspace, critical infra- trolled airspace, which are only available
Acting Administrator Dan Elwell. “The structure, airports, national parks, mili- through LAANC.
B4UFLY app is another tool the FAA can tary training routes and temporary flight
provide recreational drone flyers to help restrictions. For more information, view B4UFLY
them fly safely and responsibly.” on the FAA website (faa.gov) or directly at
• A link to LAANC, the FAA’s Low www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_fliers/wher
Altitude Authorization and Notification e_can_i_fly/b4ufly/.
Capability, to obtain authorization to fly

NATA APPLAUDS RECONFIRMATION OF NTSB CHAIRMAN ROBERT

SUMWALT AND MEMBER JENNIFER HOMENDY

On Aug. 1, National Transportation Chairman Robert Sumwalt has been a appointed him to the Board and designat- Safety Board on Aug. 10, 2017, after
Safety Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt great friend and champion of safety in our ed him as Vice Chairman of the Board. In being nominated by President Donald J.
was confirmed to serve another three community. We are pleased that both he November 2011, President Barack Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
years in his current role. The Senate also and Member Homendy been confirmed to Obama reappointed him to an additional
reconfirmed NTSB Member Jennifer serve additional terms. NATA applauds five-year term as Board Member. The Honorable Jennifer Homendy
Homendy for another term. The National Chairman Sumwalt’s leadership in pro- Sumwalt was sworn in as the 14th took the oath of office as the 44th
Air Transportation Association (NATA) moting the continuous improvement of Chairman of the National Transportation Member of the National Transportation
President Gary Dempsey issued the fol- safety and we look forward to continuing Safety Board on Aug. 20, 2018.
lowing statement in support: to work with him and Member Homendy
in advancing the agency’s initiatives.” Images and visions of Sagar Pathak
“Safety first is not just the name of
our online training program, it is our guid- The Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt
ing principle when fulfilling our mission began his tenure at the NTSB in August
throughout all lines of aviation business. 2006 when President George W. Bush

PIPER PRODUCES FIRST
PRODUCTION PART USING
3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY

Piper Aircraft announced recently ing to a multitude of parts and is a key Specializing in Aviation Photography
that it has produced the first production factor in improving throughput, control-
part using 3D printing technology as part ling costs and maintaining quality. www.HorizontalRain.com
its launch into additive manufacturing.
“By being able to print parts and
The part, which is a component components on site rather than purchas-
within the climate control system, was ing them from a suppliers, we can create
created using the HP Multi Jet Fusion parts on demand, control quality, increase
4200 3D printer. Piper Aircraft estab- our speed from engineering to manufac-
lished an additive manufacturing center turing, and focus on building the air-
in Q3 of 2018 with goal of introducing craft,” said Simon Caldecott, CEO and
new technology and reducing costs with- President of Piper Aircraft, Inc. “With
in the manufacturing process. our recent implementation of HP Multi
Jet Fusion technology we have saved
Since late 2018, Piper has been iden- hundreds of hours of work time, which
tifying aircraft parts that can be manufac- has resulted in savings of up to 200 per-
tured using this technology, and has cent on certain parts. We are excited to
worked to create and test various non- expand our use of additive manufactur-
flight critical components with the goal ing across all product lines.”
of achieving FAA approval.
To learn more about Piper, visit the
Within the coming months, Piper company website at www.piper.com.
expects to expand the use of the 3D print-

18 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years September 2019

DRONES AND WEAPONS, A DANGEROUS MIX

The Federal Aviation Administration drone because operating a drone with ties up to $25,000 for each violation, erally govern drone operations still apply.
(FAA) is warning the general public that such an item may result in significant unless the operator has received specific Some state and federal criminal laws
it is illegal to operate a drone with a dan- harm to a person and to your bank authorization from the Administrator of regarding weapons and hazardous mate-
gerous weapon attached. account. the FAA to conduct the operation. rials may also apply to drone operators or
“Dangerous Weapon” means any item manufacturers involved in certain opera-
Perhaps you’ve seen online photos Operating a drone that has a danger- that is used for, or is readily capable of, tions.
and videos of drones with attached guns, ous weapon attached to it is a violation of causing death or serious bodily injury.
bombs, fireworks, flamethrowers, and Section 363 of the 2018 FAA
other dangerous items. Do not consider Reauthorization Act enacted Oct. 5, Operators should keep in mind that
attaching any items such as these to a 2018. Operators are subject to civil penal- federal regulations and statutes that gen-

Trusted. Cessna Order

I Available in both Qref® Book, Card and I Written by Master CFIs with workflow Continued from Page 16
new iPad editions and ease of use in mind
as the most popular single-engine aircraft
I Over 50 years of professional experience I Professional design, rugged construction ever built,” said Ron Draper, president and
in every checklist CEO of Textron Aviation. “Textron
Aviation continues to build on its strong
Best-Selling Aircraft Checklists relationship with Embry-Riddle going back
more than 20 years, and we look forward to
Beechcraft Bonanza A36 285HP 1968 1983 Cessna 210N Centurion 1979 1984 Piper Arrow IV PA 28RT 201 1979 1982 helping train the next generation of pilots.”
Beechcraft Bonanza C/D 35 1951 1953 Cessna Turbo 182T 2001+ Piper Arrow IV Turbo PA 28RT 201T 1979 1990
Beechcraft Bonanza J/K/M 35 1958 1960 Cessna Turbo 182T/G1000 2006+ Piper Cherokee 140 PA 28 140 1964 1977 “In keeping with Embry-Riddle’s
Beechcraft Bonanza N/P 35 1961 1963 Cessna Turbo 206H 1998+ Piper Cherokee 150 PA 28 150 1961 1967 rigorous focus on aviation safety, new
Beechcraft Bonanza V35 A/B 1966 1982 Cessna Turbo 210M Centurion Piper Cherokee 160 PA 28 160 1961 1967 aircraft for our fleet were selected follow-
Cessna 150 1959 1977 Cirrus SR20 Analog Gauges 1977 1978 Piper Cherokee 180 PA 28 180 1963 1973 ing an exhaustive evaluation by a team of
Cessna 152 1978 1986 Cirrus SR20 G1 G2 2000 2003 Piper Dakota PA 28 236 1979 1994 experts on both our Prescott, Ariz., and
Cessna 172 Universal Cirrus SR20 G3 2003 2007 Piper Cherokee Lance PA 32R 300 1976 1978 Daytona Beach, Fla., campuses,” said Dr.
Cessna 172M Universal Cirrus SR20 Perspective Piper Navajo PA 31 310 B/C 1972 1980 P. Barry Butler, president of Embry-
Cessna 172N 1973 1976 Cirrus SR22 G1 G2 2007+ Piper Navajo Chieftain PA 31 350 1973 1984 Riddle Aeronautical University. “We are
Cessna 172P 1977 1980 Cirrus SR22 G3 2008+ Piper Saratoga SP PA 32R 301 1980 1992 honored to extend our successful 21-year
Cessna 172R 1981 1986 Cirrus SR22 Perspective 2003 2007 Piper Saratoga SP Turbo PA 32R 301T 1980 1987 relationship with Textron Aviation to
Cessna 172RG 1998 2006 Cirrus SR22 G3 Turbo 2007+ Piper Tomahawk PA 38 112 1978 1982 replenish the Embry-Riddle fleet with
Cessna 172S 1980 1985 Cirrus SR22 Turbo Perspective 2008+ Piper Warrior 151 PA 28 151 1973 1977 Skyhawk aircraft, to provide our students
Cessna 172S G1000 1998 2006 Diamond DA20 C1 2007+ Piper Warrior II PA 28 161 1976 1986 with a highly effective and reliable train-
Cessna 177RG Diamond Star DA40 2008+ ing platform that will serve them well.”
Cessna 182P 2005+ Piper Archer II PA 28 181 1998+ MANY MORE MODELS COMING SOON!
Cessna 182R 1971 1978 Piper Archer III PA 28 181 2001+ Embry-Riddle has purchased more
Cessna R182 Skylane RG 1972 1976 Piper Arrow 180 PA 28R 180 1976 1994 than 75 aircraft, primarily Skyhawks, from
Cessna 182RG Turbo 1981 1986 Piper Arrow II PA 28R 200 1995 2002 Textron Aviation since 2014. The aircraft,
Cessna 182T Analog Gauges 1978 1986 Piper Arrow III PA 28R 201 1967 1971 which are based at both Embry-Riddle
Cessna 182T/G1000 1979 1986 Piper Arrow III Turbo PA 28R 201T 1969 1976 facilities in Daytona Beach, Fla. and
1977+ Prescott, Ariz., support the University’s
2001+ 1977 1978 need for enhanced training platforms as its
2004+ flight program continues to grow. The new
aircraft will primarily replenish the
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NASA ADMINISTRATOR BRIDENSTINE VIEWS SPACE LAUNCH

SYSTEM PROGRESS
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine almost complete and remains on schedule Orion and the Gateway in orbit around
held a briefing on the status of the agency’s for completion by the end of the year. the Moon. SLS is the only rocket that can
Space Launch System rocket for the Engineers with NASA and Boeing, the send Orion, astronauts and supplies to the
Artemis missions to the Moon at NASA’s core stage lead contractor, are preparing Moon in a single mission.
Michoud Assembly Facility in New to add the final section to the core stage of
Orleans Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. the rocket. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine
recently held a briefing on the status of
Michoud is manufacturing the core NASA is working to land the first the agency’s Space Launch System rocket
stage, the powerhouse of the SLS rocket, woman and next man on the Moon by for the Artemis missions to the Moon
that will produce more than 2 million 2024. SLS is part of NASA’s backbone
pounds of thrust to launch the Artemis for deep space exploration, along with (NASA/Jude Guidry)
missions beyond Earth’s orbit.

Bridenstine, joined by Robert
Champion, director of Michoud, and Paul
McConnaughey, deputy director of
Marshall Space Flight Center in
Huntsville, Alabama, toured the Louisiana
facility to see the latest manufacturing
progress for the first and second Artemis
missions. Artemis 1 will be an uncrewed
test flight; Artemis 2 will be with crew.

The core stage for Artemis 1 is

DREAMS COME

TRUE WITH

ANNUAL

SCHOLARSHIP

Every year, the agents and pilots of
Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) give
back to the aviation community they
serve through a scholarship; and each
year continues to be a daunting task!
Many deserving applicants from a variety
of backgrounds have applied, and it
proves difficult to pick just one. So diffi-
cult, in fact, that for the past two years
AIR scholarship judges ended up award-
ing two scholarships. This year proved no
different!

Amy Hills did not always have the
flying bug, but that all changed on her
31st birthday when she was gifted a dis-
covery flight. The rest is history and she
is charging ahead towards her goal to
become a Certified Flight Instructor
(CFI). Amy will be using the scholarship
to help complete her instrument rating.
Amy demonstrates a drive to be a role
model for her young daughters as well as
to inspire a future generation of young
pilots by regularly participating as an
EAA Young Eagles Pilot. She also works
tirelessly to get more families exposed to

Continued on Page 20

20 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years September 2019

BOOK REVIEW:

SEA STORIES OF A U.S. MARINE
COMMAND

By W.R. Spicer

Review By Ed Downs

Senior Living and Care Solutions William R. Spicer (call name The “inside” look at joint NATO
“Spice”) is a remarkable per- operations and deployment into the
Senior Care Authority, Peninsula will provide you the son, Marine, and American. Mediterranean provide fascinating in-
guidance concerning your loved one, including finding Having entered the U.S. Marines as an sights into U.S. relationships with our
the best places to live, receiving the proper care, and nav- enlisted man, he began his long military allies during a time frame about which
igating through a complex health care system. career as a PFC in 1962, retiring as a Lt. little is written. Of particular interest to
Colonel 20 years later. Col. Spicer this reviewer was reference to one of In
• Free consultations became Commanding Officer of a Flight USA’s regular contributors, Art
• Available 7 days a week Marine squadron of AV-8 Harriers, lead- Nalls, a pilot in Col. Spicer’s Squadron
• Serving South San Francisco to Palo Alto ing the way to bringing the Harrier into and now Harrier Jet show pilot. Readers
active service with the U.S. Marine will enjoy Art’s technique of ingratiating
For more information contact Corps. This is a story of skill, courage, himself to “The Boss” upon first meeting
Annamarie Buonocore at and tenacity, overcoming old traditions his new Commanding Officer!
650/504-8549 and bias. Col. Spicer’s experience as a
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[email protected] with this book, Command, being the fifth than just a look into an adventurous
in a series of books, detailing a very per- world that most of us will never experi-
sonal account of life in the military. Other ence, personally. It is a study in leader-
books in the Sea Stories of a U.S. Marine ship and tenacity, offering lessons that are
include, Stripes to Bars, Rotorheads, On particularly important in today’s world of
Her Majesty’s Service, and Harrier. competing ideas and factions. W.R.
Spicer shares very personal views and
This latest offering, Command, is experiences that can serve as a road map
more than just a personal account of Lt. for all of us seeking purpose and success.
Colonel Spicer’s experience of what it is Do yourself a favor and read this book,
like to be assigned as the Squadron readily available from a variety of online
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three front line Harrier Squadrons and
one small Training Squadron. The
Harrier was an unproven aircraft at this
time in history, and its usefulness as an
attack and ground support asset was
doubted by contemporary Navy leader-
ship.

The squadron was in trouble, having
just experienced the loss of four aircraft
and the lives of two pilots. Command
tells of a 15-month, uphill battle to form
what became one of the finest aviation
units in the U.S. Marine Corps, proving
not only the ability of squadron staff, but
of the entire concept of vertical take off
(VTO) combat jet technology.

Annual Scholarship

Continued from Page 20 captain. As one of six children, this schol-
arship will ease his family’s burden and
their local airport through educational help Russel one day achieve his goal of
events. It was her drive to share her pas- becoming an aerial firefighter with the
sion for aviation with others that brought U.S. Forest Service. Russel is already
Amy to the top of AIR’s finalist list. well on his way. He has completed
ground school and his knowledge test.
Also at the top of that list was 18 He’s currently learning to fly a Cessna
year old Russel Stafford whose family 140 out of a grass strip while also visiting
was his inspiration to become a pilot. He airshows and attending EAA meetings.
regularly spent time flying with his
grandmother in her Beech Bonanza, and Continued on Page 22
his great grandfather was a retired TWA

September 2019 www.inflightusa.com 21

QUANTUM SIGNS FOR 26 ELECTRIC AIRPLANES FROM BYE AEROSPACE
On-Demand Air-Taxi Intended for All-Electric eFlyer 4s

Bye Aerospace announced on Aug. the design and manufacture of electric Quantum Air is a Los Angeles-based Quantum Air has signed an agreement with
21 that Quantum Air has signed a pur- aircraft including light aircraft for the air taxi operator. The company is build-
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includes two future advanced aircraft solutions to answer compelling market and co-founded by Zeeshan Moha, Napp
under development from Bye Aerospace. needs. For more information, visit Da, and Scott Akina.
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22 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years September 2019

EDNA BELL-PEARSON PUBLISHES “AIR AGE” MEMOIR

“World War II was in full swing when the United States was becoming the largest of adversity. Edna loves her job and her Edna Bell-Pearson’s memoir, Headwinds,
I did what I considered my patriotic duty aviation manufacturing country in the life, which is an important piece of this a story of one family’s experiences set
and joined the Kansas Civil Air Patrol. We world, and small planes, designed for inspirational story. against the early days of the “Air Age.”
wore crisp, khaki uniforms and jaunty flight training and private ownership, with
caps, piped in red, and drilled on the ath- innovations never before dreamed of, Readers can now order the book via the (Meadowlark Books)
letic field north of the high school before rolled off the production lines of Cessna, Meadowlark Bookstore, www.meadowlark-
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24 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years September 2019

AUTISM AT WORK BRINGS CIVILIAN OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS

By Marisa Alia-Novobilski ON THE SPECTRUM
and Darrius Parker
agement analyst and mentor. For one participant, the Autism at Madison Muskopf, left, an Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command Stauffer is mentoring one student at Work program has provided the confi- civilian, discusses the topic of profession-
Public Affairs dence and motivation to pursue a long- alism in the workplace during an Autism
the Air Force Life Cycle Management term career as an Air Force civilian. at Work program luncheon, July 26, 2019
Aone-of-a-kind Air Force Materiel Center. at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,
Command employment initia- “I applied for the Autism at Work Ohio, while Molly Fore, program lead,
tive has entered its second suc- “It is important that the employee program in order to gain some work looks on. The Autism at Work program, a
cessful year, bringing job opportunities knows himself better than I know myself. experience while in college to prepare collaboration between Air Force
and growth for a unique set of college He was able to identify what tendencies myself for my future endeavors,” said Materiel Command and Wright State
graduates who might otherwise face chal- and characteristics that he didn’t like peo- Joshua Haralson, a legal assistance University, offers students and recent
lenges when looking for work in today’s ple doing around him and voiced them to intern. “Learning so many new things so graduates with a diagnosis on the autism
competitive job market. me so that I could avoid them,” Stauffer quickly has been challenging, but I have spectrum the opportunity to participate
said. “He also was very honest with his per- done my best to rise above it. I can envi- in paid, one-year internships as Air
The Autism at Work program, a col- sonality traits and how he reacts in certain sion myself working for the Air Force in Force civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by
laboration between AFMC and Wright situations. He had me examining myself the future. I am convinced that there are Darrius A. Parker)
State University, Ohio offers students and and how I react to others and situations and jobs in the Air Force that could use talent-
recent graduates with a diagnosis on the it was very eye opening to find that I had ed people like me, and it would bring me (U.S. Air Force/Darrius A. Parker)
autism spectrum the opportunity to par- similar tendencies. This taught me that great pride to work with the same group
ticipate in paid, one-year internships being autistic didn’t mandate a person of people in which my mother served as Interns discuss workplace challenges
across the Wright-Patterson Air Force would act a certain way,” Stauffer said. an active duty military member.” and share ideas to overcome these during
Base footprint. The program provides the an Autism at Work program luncheon at
interns not only real-world job experi- A major challenge that many of the For Laurence Forshaw, an Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio,
ence as Air Force civilians, but it also interns face stems from difficulty with AFLCMC intern working towards a July 26, 2019. The Autism at Work pro-
offers them the opportunity to learn and social cues that may prevent them from mathematics degree, the program has gram, a collaboration between Air Force
practice soft skills such as business eti- being successful during the interview helped him to better define a focus for his Materiel Command and Wright State
quette and communication under a team process. They may not be comfortable future career. University, offers students and recent
of mentors dedicated to helping them shaking someone’s hand or with making graduates with a diagnosis on the autism
achieve success in the internship and eye contact, which may influence an “Before I applied for this, I was not spectrum the opportunity to participate
beyond. interviewer’s perception of their ability to sure that I wanted to do computer pro- in paid, one-year internships as Air
meet the requirements of a job. gramming as a career. After a few pro- Force civilians.
“This is a unique opportunity for gramming assignments, I am much more
individuals with autism to gain that criti- Fore, along with the Wright State certain,” Forshaw said. “I appreciate the (U.S. Air Force/Darrius A. Parker)
cal career experience they may not have University Office of Disability Services, support I am receiving and look forward
the chance to obtain in a traditional work works closely with both job candidates to serving my country.” human resources specialists to source can-
environment,” said Molly Fore, AFMC and potential mentors to mitigate these didates nationwide by degree discipline,
Autism at Work program lead. “These interview challenges. In addition to offering access to a location preference and clearance level,
students are smart and have degrees in unique pool of talent, the Autism at Work among other qualifications. Current col-
areas such as science, engineering, com- “Hiring managers who express inter- program also helps to increase diversity lege students and recent graduates within
puter technology, math and a number of est in a candidate are coached on some of in the workplace while helping to grow six years of degree achievement are eligi-
other areas that are highly relevant to our the characteristics that someone on the the workforce for the future. ble for the funding.
mission needs. We help break down bar- autism spectrum might display during an
riers to employment and work with them interview. This awareness helps them to “People typically shy away from To learn more, visit the Air Force
as they progress from interview, to job better focus on a candidate’s responses to things they don’t understand or things website at af.mil.
offer, placement and beyond, helping questions, versus the traits that may act as that are outside of their comfort zone.
them to achieve success.” a distraction,” Fore said. “We also coach From my experience, hiring people with
the candidates on what to expect when autism is a great benefit for the govern-
Nearly 20 interns are at Wright- working on a military installation, such as ment. As with any new hire, the person’s
Patterson AFB this year, working in posi- gate procedures, reveille and retreat, job skills would need to be matched to
tions ranging from mechanical engineer- exercises and more so that they can be the right job for the hiring to be success-
ing to computer software development, better prepared.” ful. The employee that I worked with was
database migration, computer support very detailed oriented, efficient and
and biomedical engineering. The interns Support for both the mentors and dependable,” Stauffer said. “The Autism
work closely with supervisors and men- program participants is an ongoing at Work program is a good first step in
tors trained to recognize and understand process, with regular meetings and lunch- order to see how a person fits in with the
the unique challenges of working with and-learn opportunities focused on things organization and handles the workload.”
the individuals and to help ensure an such as communication skills, workplace
environment conducive to success. etiquette and health and wellness, among The Autism at Work program is fund-
other topics. These help provide a net- ed through the Workforce Recruitment
“I believe that everyone, with and work of connections and support for the Program, an internship initiative co-spon-
without a disability, needs a chance to program participants, which is key to sored by the U.S. Department of Labor
show what they are capable of doing and ongoing success, Fore said. and the Department of Defense. The pro-
should not be judged or labeled,” said gram offers candidates with disabilities an
Sharon Stauffer, human resources man- “We usually get a good turnout for opportunity to work in offices within the
these events, with mentors and participants DoD at no cost to the organization.
benefiting mutually from the discussions Established in 1995, the WRP maintains a
and exchange,” Fore said. “It’s a great way searchable database for managers and
for everyone to learn from each other.”

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AMERICAN FLYERS CELEBRATES

80 YEARS OF TRAINING PILOTS

Jill Cole, President of American Flyers, celebrates the company’s 80-year history.
(Courtesy American Flyers)

DIVORCE – PATERNITY American Flyers is thrilled to be cel- and CFI’s than any other company in the
MEN’S RIGHTS ebrating 80 years of being a leading world. “We are specialists focused on
school for flight training. “A lot has teaching, we do not do anything that
If you are Involved in a Divorce or changed since our founding in 1939, as diverts our attention away from that,”
Paternity Case... we have shifted and transitioned with avi- said Cole. Every element of their training
...you Should Know That: ation needs, but one thing has remained program is unlike any other company’s.
constant: we continue to provide the They have mastered the art of standardi-
1. You may have an excellent chance of obtaining child custody; American Flyers Difference,” said Jill zation, meaning that all of their teaching
2. It’s your child...she doesn’t own it; Cole, President of American Flyers. methods, curriculum and tools are stan-
3. There are numerous legal methods of avoiding alimony; dardized in a cohesive way. This allows
4. There are numerous legal methods of avoiding loss of your property; Reed Pigman established American American Flyers’ students to know how
5. If properly represented, you won’t be “taken to the cleaners”, Flyers in 1939 in Ft. Worth, Texas as both each lesson is related to the previous one,
6. Courts can be legally required not to favor the woman; an airline and flight training facility. and what is to be expected each and
7. You can fight against false charges of child abuse or spousal abuse. During the World War II era, American every day. This standardization fosters a
8. You can emerge from a divorce emotionally and financially sound; Flyers was contracted by both the U.S. practical learning environment that is
9. Men do have rights! Army and U.S. Navy to be one of the few easy to replicate when teaching others.
10. California cases only. non-combatant flight schools to train mil- Furthermore, American Flyers writes all
itary pilots in primary training in support of its own flight training manuals and is
Contact: Lawyers For Men’s Rights of the United States war effort. This one of the few flight schools to actually
213-384-8886 helped the company become a VA teach ground education.
approved vocational flight school, and to
or visit us at www.mensrightslawyers.com this day, is one of the few current VA One of the main cornerstones of
LAW OFFICES OF STUART J. FABER approved schools. American Flyers is that training can be
customized to fit each individual stu-
Additionally, the American Flyers dents’ needs, which is unique in the
Airline became one of the first carriers to industry. To guarantee that they can meet
fly university athletic teams to their con- specific scheduling needs, they offer
ference games and in 1964, the airline everything from one-on-one training,
was contracted by the Beatles to fly them career training, to 15-day or 30-day flight
on their first U.S. tour. instructor programs. American Flyers
creates tailored programs for every cus-
In the early 1970s, Pigman sold the tomers’ needs.
airline portion of American Flyers once
he realized that the number of quality They have proven that their students
pilots and flight instructors was lacking. are their top priority, and it is their mission
to provide them with the highest quality
In 1980, the flight school merged training and education, which just simply
with Aviation Training Enterprises does not come from cookie-cutter programs
(ATE). ATE kept the American Flyers or lessons. At American Flyers, students are
name, along with all of its traditions, and not viewed or valued as a number, they are
enabled them to expand all over the each valued individually. Additionally,
United States. This merger allowed American Flyers has a dedicated customer
American Flyers to shift their focus service team to help students throughout
entirely to flight training and education– their flight training program.
the legacy that is being celebrated today.
Adding on to their distinct training
American Flyers may no longer be program is the use of simulators for flight
flying rock bands or sports teams around, training. American Flyers has been a
but they believe they have accomplished
something better. Since their founding, Continued on Page 32
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28 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years September 2019

SWIFT MUSEUM FLY-OUT HIGHLIGHTS TWO-PLACE CLASSICS

T–35 Buckaroo Military Trainer is a Highlight

By David Tulis Swift pilot Jerry Kerby participates in a formation flight near Tullahoma Municipal Continental powerplant.
The aircraft is beloved among Swift
AOPA Airport in Tennessee. The Swift Museum Foundation is in Athens, Tennessee, 80 miles
aficionados, who often individualize the
Apolished Temco Globe Swift Serial east of Tullahoma. (David Tulis/courtesy AOPA) model with a variety of go-fast options.
No. 3 aircraft demands attention Type club member Jerry Kirby, the owner
from Swift Museum Foundation Force trainers in Saudi Arabia in the 1970s and overseas, said Jim “Frog” Jones, the of a modified Swift, noted that replacing
guests as they walk underneath the two- and retrieved them for posterity. foundation’s president and a Swift aircraft the original and modest Continental pow-
place retractable-gear taildragger hanging owner for more than 40 years. erplant with more powerful engines is at
from the ceiling of a hangar stuffed with Pilots of the classic 70-year-old air- the top of the list for some owners. The
rare examples of the sleek model. frames are supported by the foundation, Documents posted in the Swift sky and their pocketbooks are the limits
which owns the type certificate, engi- Museum explained that Globe Swift air- as far as horsepower is concerned.
A lunch fly-out to the museum at neering data, tooling, and an inventory of craft were manufactured prior to 1946 as
McMinn County Airport is planned for parts to keep them airborne. the 85-hp GC–1A, although some had a Many of the speedsters have been
Sept. 13 during the AOPA Fly-In at slightly more powerful 90-hp version of upgraded to a Continental 210-hp version,
Tullahoma Municipal Airport in Swift pilots established the facility the same engine. In the following years, while other owners fancy Lycoming’s 150-
Tennessee. The airport museum is locat- several years ago, and the latest addition some owners have converted their air- to 180-hp engines. Aerodynamic cowl
ed in Athens, among the verdant rolling includes a classroom for formation ground craft to a GC–1B derivative by installing modifications, conversions of control
hills west of the Unicoi Mountains in an schools and other clinics. Groups of Swifts a larger engine, although Classic Swifts yokes to sticks, and substituting a sliding
area known as Tellico Plains. can be spotted performing precision air typically have a 125- or 145-hp or gull-wing canopy for the original flip-
work at airshows around the United States down version are common mods.
Visitors can view serial No. 2, an all-
metal GC–1A model powered by a Jones noted that the airplane lives up
Continental C-90, parked next to a 125- to its Swift namesake, with a 150-knot
horsepower GC–1B, the last of 1,521 cruise speed on 10 gallons per hour that's
Swifts built. R.S. “Pop” Johnson’s fire- typical of some of the larger engines fre-
engine-red Johnson Rocket 125 prototype, quently installed. “It’s truly a magic car-
manufactured in 1942 with a Lycoming 0- pet,” he said.
320 and derived in part from a Culver
Cadet, shares museum space with two rare Coming to the AOPA Fly-In? Check
T–35 Buckaroos. Museum foundation in with fellow pilots in advance through
members located the tandem-seat U.S. Air the AOPA Fly-In Hub at www.aopa.org
or https://hangar.aopa.org.

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Flying With Faber

SITKA: THE LARGEST SMALL CITY IN AMERICA

If you were asked, “What’s the largest Stuart J. Faber
city in the United States?” it’s unlikely and Aunt Bea
that your response would be “Sitka.”
Yet, Sitka would be the correct answer. Thistle Lake (Stuart J. Faber)
This unified city-borough has a small pop-
ulation (around 9,000). However, from the A view of the Sitka harbor. (Stuart J. Faber) Rescued Orphaned Bears.
standpoint of its land area of 2,870-square- (Stuart J. Faber)
miles, one can accurately claim that it’s the the Russian Orthodox bishop of erupt any time, any season.
largest city-borough in the United States. Kamchatka, the Kurile and Aleutian When we think of Alaska, we imag- View While Dining. (Stuart J. Faber)
The city is spread across Baranof Island. Islands, and Alaska. The original church
Thus, when one considers the surrounding burned to the ground in 1966. Soon, it ine huge quantities of snow. However, Raptor Way, Sitka, AK 99835, 907/747-
water area, the total square mileage jumps was meticulously restored to its original the winters bring very little snowfall. 8662, alaskaraptor.org
to 4,811. Just for comparison, the Sitka appearance. When snow does occur, it usually dissi-
region is four times the size of Rhode pates by the end of the day. This is where you can study eagles,
Island. The next largest city by area is In 1867, the United States purchased owls and hawks up close. A pioneering
Jacksonville, Florida. Alaska from the Russians for $7.2 mil- Things to Do in Sitka wildlife project, the Raptor Center has
lion – about 2 cents an acre. In 1937, the proven that innovative veterinary medi-
Take a look at a map of Alaska and United States Navy established the first St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox cine and a dedicated volunteer effort can
notice a panhandle in the southeastern seaplane base in Alaska on Japonski Cathedral, 240 Lincoln Street, Sitka, AK make a life-or-death difference with
portion of the state. This landmass, along Island. In 1941, both the Army and Navy 99835, 907/747-8120, stmichaelcathe- Alaska’s birds of prey. The center’s goal
with the Alexander Archipelago of remained in Sitka until the end of WWII. dral.org is to return all rehabilitated birds to the
numerous islands, commences near the At that time, the Army base was placed wild; however, the few who never regain
southwestern border of Canada’s Yukon into caretaker status. The naval station in Here you can experience Russian their ability to fly remain housed at the
Territory. This strip of land wraps itself Sitka was deactivated in June 1944. history and view a collection of Russian center’s outdoor display. In addition to
southward around the mountainous Orthodox art and rare church treasures. In enjoying the display, visitors can attend
coastline of British Columbia, all the way The Airport the midst of the 1966 fire, many of the
to Prince Rupert. Sitka lies in the approx- precious icons and religious objects were Continued on Page 30
imate center of the panhandle, between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport, (SIT) rescued and are now displayed in the
Glacier Bay and Ketchikan. is one of those beautiful waterfront air- rebuilt structure.
ports. Its sprawling, wide runway juts
A Brief History into the bay. Runway 11/29, 7,200 feet in Sitka National Historic Park
length, is close to sea level – in reality, it’s
At one time, Sitka was under 26 feet above the water. The runway has The Sitka National Historic Park
Russian rule. Originally, the Russian RNAV, GPS, LDA/DME and VOR preserves and recounts the story of the
name was Novo-Arkhangelsk, which approaches. Aero Services is the local Tlingit people, their early settlements and
means New Archangel. Long before the FBO. Call 907/ 747-7222. their 1804 battle with the Russians. The
Russians settled in Alaska, in fact, about museum displays an exhibit of Tlingit
10,000 years ago, Sitka was inhabited by Sitka Weather is Untraditional and Russian artifacts. The pathway
the Tlingit tribe, a population of indige- through the heavily forested bayside park
nous people of the Pacific Northwest The summers are cool with many weaves along a series of authentic Haida
coast of North America. The present cloudy days. The temperatures rarely and Tlingit totem poles. An active Tlingit
name of Sitka is derived from the Tlingit exceed 80°F. Winters are long, rather arts program includes the opportunity to
phrase “People on Baranof Island, plus cold and quite windy. Overcast skies are observe and talk with Native Indian arti-
the Russian word, “Sheetka.” I’ll stick a daily occurrence. Heavy rains may sans as they work on their various crafts.
with “Sitka.” It’s easier to pronounce.
Alaska Raptor Center, 1000
In 1799, the Russians settled Old
Sitka and named it Fort Saint Michael.
Along came Governor Alexander
Baranov. He renamed the island after
himself – Baranov Island. The Russians
developed a community and established
a trading company. However, the Tlingit
warriors were not very hospitable. In
1802, they destroyed the original settle-
ment and slaughtered most of the intrud-
ers. Baranov managed to slip away. He
returned in 1804, brought with him a for-
midable military force, and took back the
settlement.

The Cathedral of Saint Michael,
built in Sitka in 1848, became the seat of

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Continued from Page 29 A Day’s Catch at Quest Lodge. boats, with enclosed cabins, can accom- Downtown Sitka. (Brad Faber)
several daily lectures on specific birds. (Brad Faber) modate six fishermen and a highly skilled
captain who doubles as a fishing guide. tas of Sitka and the harbor. No architect
Fortress of The Bear, 4639 If you are angling for trophy size For more on Quest Lodge, see my article or designer could duplicate the beauty of
Sawmill Creek Rd., 907/747-3032 salmon, plus huge halibut, lingcod and in the August 2019 issue of In Flight USA this “dining room.” You could never get
red snapper, the Sitka waters are among (available online at Issuu.com, search for such views from an urban skyscraper.
I love to see bears in the wild – so the most productive in Southeastern In Flight USA, Aug. 2019)
long as they don’t see me. This facility Alaska. Don’t just take my word for it – I Dining
has created a sanctuary that virtually obtained that information directly from Just Walking, Biking or Taking
replicates the bear’s natural habitat. To the Alaska Fish and Game Department. a Leisurely Drive We dug into some good steaks at the
gaze at these majestic animals is a heart- Sitka Hotel Restaurant, 118 Lincoln
ening experience. In the wild, if the Quest has individual waterfront cab- Few American cities offer so much Street, 907/747-3288. However, the place
mother dies, the cubs rarely survive. I ins, each of which is easily accessible via nature within, or just shortly beyond, the to which we returned for most of our
highly recommend a visit to this non- the scenic, illuminated boardwalk that city limits. For example, you can observe meals was the Bayview Pub, 407 Lincoln
profit education and rescue center with its encircles the private island. Three cabins the whales without ever leaving dry land. Street, 907/747-5300. The energetic din-
expansive shelter for orphaned brown have two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Just six miles south of downtown, Whale ing room is casual and friendly. Service is
bear adults and cubs. Knowledgeable and Some have kitchens. All accommoda- Park presents an opportunity to view great. Outstanding cuisine kept us com-
friendly guides roam the compound. In tions are tastefully furnished with plush wildlife from the boardwalk. Humpback ing back for more. Try a chicken, rock-
three hours, I learned more about bears chairs, sofas and comfy beds. whales appear in late fall and early fish or regular burger – or a Philly cheese
from these folks than I learned in my spring. A hydrophone in the main shelter steak. Steaks are impressive-so is the rack
entire schooling. The Sitka Alaska fleet consists of enables visitors to listen to the languid of lamb. We savored the fresh fish selec-
fishing vessels custom designed and sounds of the whales.
Fishing equipped exclusively for the lodge. The Continued on Page 35
Just outside of town, you can select
Fishing is the main attraction around any number of trails for hikes through the
Sitka. I was extremely impressed with woods. Stop by a tranquil lake where you
Quest Alaska Lodge, 605/725-5262, fish- are likely to be the solitary visitors. The
[email protected]. One reason picturesque Thistle Lake was our choice.
is that it is directly across the bay from
Sitka. Yet, once you arrive, you feel as if For a thrilling experience, bike,
you are deep in the wilderness. During drive or hike up to the mountaintop on
this adventure, should you crave a taste any number of roads. When you reach the
for city life, just hitch a ride on a 20- summit, you can spread out a lunch on a
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Homebuilder’s Workshop By Ed Wischmeyer the results have been uniformly positive.
The job remaining is marketing, but I’m
WHERE HAVE ALL THE AIRPLANES GONE? an engineer. What is really needed is for
GONE TO ENGLAND, EVERY ONE… one or two more universities to come on
board, or one or two large flight schools,
Irecently sold my RV-8 to a buyer in you want to use them in airplanes, you But in flying, non-traditional train- from organizations that want to train
England, and I was surprised when still have to get them plated, drilled if ing exercises seemingly are automatical- pilots to handle situations like catastroph-
he told me that he was caretaker to a required, rerun the threads, and heat treat ly deemed dangerous, just because. No ic engine loss that blows off the front of
pair of Spartan Executives – those amaz- them again. So almost nobody is going to reason is required, just because. Can we the engine, or to be able to ditch a plane
ingly beautiful all metal, retractable gear order direct from them. change the subject back to the newest in the Hudson when both engines fail, not
monoplanes from the 1930s. I think safety gadgets, please? just how to fly to minimum standards in
there’s only seven or so still flying, and There is a broker in California who minimum time to pass a flight test and get
we know where two of them are… And has acted as the middleman, selling to Never mind that there are plenty of an airline job.
the shipper, just recently, was going to OEMs like Saber who might need only a instances in which pilots had warning
look at a Fairchild 24 that was about to hundred or so of certain bolts sizes, but systems go off that were ignored because But there are other ideas out there
make a transatlantic journey to that same he’s retiring. the pilot was “cognitively unavailable” with big names behind them. One big
country… due to fixation, startle, task completion name said that general aviation pilots
So in the future, our aircraft bolts error, or any number of other factors that should, for safety’s sake, do what airline
••••• might be coming from who knows the psychologists have enumerated. pilots do, and that is to eliminate all
where, which draws into question, prod- superfluous conversation below 10,000
The constant speed prop is almost uct integrity. There is the General Aviation Joint feet (the so-called sterile cockpit). I don’t
ready to fly on the RV-9A. All that’s need- Steering Committee, and they’ve looked know that I’ve ever had the RV-9A above
ed is for one bolt hole to be repaired with ••••• at loss of control accidents. I’ve not been 10,000 feet, and the last time I can recall
a Heli-Coil (a shout out to O’Reilly Auto able to bring myself to read their reports flying that high was 15 years ago. He’s
Parts which has the right size listed on the This year at AirVenture, I made the in detail because when they analyze the one leading safety?
web, at least, when nobody – nobody – finals of the Founder’s Innovation Prize, causal factors, they restrict themselves to
else seems to have that size). But what possibly the first non-gadgeteer to make traditional, staid causal factors, instead of In trying to get my ideas out there to
made this all work was a 1.25-inch spacer the finals. There were five finalists, three letting the data define the taxonomy. It’s save lives, there is comfort to be drawn
for a constant speed prop from Saber of whom won nice cash prizes. I didn’t. not enough to look into accident reports, from this quote from Dr. Jonas Salk, who
Manufacturing. Problem was that when I you have to look through them to see the developed the first successful polio vac-
fit the constant speed prop to the engine In pondering this, it appears that whole picture, to not be trapped into see- cine: “First, people will tell you that you
originally, there was negative clearance there is a subtle, hidden mob psychology ing only what you expect to see. are wrong. Then they will tell you that
between the spinner and the cowling, in aviation safety. Namely, some you are right, but what you’re doing real-
hence the need for the spacer – lots easier approaches to safety are acceptable, oth- My solution for loss of control reme- ly isn’t important. Finally, they will admit
and cheaper than a new cowling. ers are not. Gadgets, for example, are diation is the Expanded Envelope that you are right and that what you are
acceptable, and there are sociological Exercises (E3), teaching pilots to be cog- doing is very important; but after all, they
But there’s another story there. precedents. In the 1950s, the thought was nitively available in that vast part of the knew it all the time.”
Bolts. If you can’t get bolts, you’re that medicine would develop a pill for flight envelope between the center of the
screwed. And that’s what’s happening. every ailment, and in succeeding envelope currently taught and the edges
According to Sam at Sabre, the manufac- decades, the magic bullet became com- of the envelope where spins, upset train-
turer of most bolts in the U.S. is Lake puters and other devices. Now, in avia- ing, and aerobatics reside. After all,
Erie, but their minimum order is 10,000. tion, add-on gadgets are the bee’s knees. nobody loses control in the middle of the
And their bolts are raw, black in color. If This is consonant with the phrase often flight envelope.
heard, “what’s the one thing I need to
do,” even if there are several things that At this point, pretty much all of the
need to be done. technical work has been done on E3, and

American Flyers Celebrates 80 Years of Training Pilots

Continued from Page 26 Jersey, Texas and Arizona and has a new, past 30 years, the company has also done There are most likely no airlines in the
state-of-the-art location being built in all of their own maintenance to their United States, or around the world, that
leader in aviation advancement in the Pompano Beach, FL. They are headquar- planes, thanks to their experienced in- do not have pilots that have been trained
entirety of its 80 years, and was the first tered in Addison, TX. American Flyers house maintenance staff that is commit- by American Flyers. “The past 80 years
flight school to use simulators in training. may seem like a large organization, how- ted to keeping their aircrafts in the air and have flown by, no pun intended, and we
In fact, they worked with Frasca ever, their aviation education is based not on the ground. Cole states, “our in- have loved being able to serve the avia-
International to help build the first simula- entirely on personalized service. When house aircraft maintenance allows us to tion world the American Flyers way. We
tor, making them a key player in flight working with American Flyers, one have less downtime than typical flight look forward to seeing and experiencing
simulation. Their use of simulators is a knows he or she can expect personal, schools that outsource their maintenance, what the future holds and only hope to
central component in the success of gener- quality instruction that is tailored to his or enabling us to spend more time doing see American Flyers’ family continue to
al flying skills and for practicing maneu- her particular needs. what we love: teaching and flying.” grow,” Cole said. For more information
vers. This is an element that many flight about American Flyers, visit the compa-
schools do not offer, further differentiating American Flyers has a fleet of more The flight school has more than ny website at americanflyers.com.
American Flyers from the competition. than 40 aircrafts and 25 simulators, 2,500 students from all around the world
accompanied by more than 185 highly- each year that join the American Flyers
Today, American Flyers runs six trained and devoted employees. For the family via their locations and online.
training facilities across Florida, New

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EAA MAINTAINS IMPORTANCE OF
GA IN COMMENTS

ON AMAZON PETITION

EAA filed comments on Aug. 28 than 220,000 people in over 100 nations,
maintaining the importance of general EAA brings together pilots, aircraft
aviation operations in the national air- builders, owners, and aviation enthusiasts
space in response to a petition made by who are dedicated to sharing the Spirit of
Amazon for relief from certain rules in Aviation by promoting the continued
order to conduct drone deliveries. growth of aviation, the preservation of its
history and a commitment to its future.
“EAA remains committed to the phi-
losophy that UAS must be integrated into EAA’s comments to Amazon’s peti-
the airspace, with no concessions given tion for relief from certain rules in 14
to UAS that would encumber manned CFR 61, 91, and 135 in order to conduct
aircraft in any operation that is presently commercial package delivery with
allowed, nor any equipment mandates unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in
imposed on manned aircraft beyond what beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS)
is already required,” the comments state. operations follow.
“Additionally, manned aircraft must have
the right-of-way in all circumstances.” Background of EAA’s Position
on UAS
In addition to reaffirming EAA’s
long-standing position on UAS integra- EAA remains committed to the phi-
tion, the comments give specific exam- losophy that UAS must be integrated into
ples of various types of flying EAA the airspace, with no concessions given
members partake in on a regular basis to UAS that would encumber manned
below 400 feet AGL, where Amazon aircraft (Notation 1) in any operation that
intends to operate, including ultralight is presently allowed, nor any equipment
vehicles, private airports and helipads, mandates imposed on manned aircraft
backcountry flying, seaplanes, and open beyond what is already required.
water or sparsely populated areas. This Additionally, manned aircraft must have
affirms the need for extremely reliable the right-of-way in all circumstances.
sense and avoid technology that can
detect any and all manned aircraft. The safety threat of UAS to manned
aircraft is asymmetric – they are too
EAA will continue to monitor this small to be seen under the traditional “see
issue closely going forward, to ensure and avoid” principle that relies on the
safe integration of UAS users into the mutual ability of flight crews to physical-
national airspace. Find the full comments ly see all other nearby aircraft when oper-
made by EAA below or at eaa.org. ating under visual flight rules (VFR).
Furthermore, the risk of physical harm
EAA’s Letter to U.S. from a collision is solely borne by the
Department of Transportation: occupants of manned aircraft.

Reference: Amazon Prime Air Our requirements for safe integration
Petition for Exemption, Regulatory of UAS into the National Airspace System
Docket No. FAA- 2019- 0573 The should not be interpreted as wholesale
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) resistance to change. To the contrary, we
is the world leader in recreational aviation. view the UAS industry as rich with oppor-
With an international membership of more
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34 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years September 2019

EAA Maintains Importance of GA ply avoiding water is not sufficient, as
Continued from Page 33 lent standard for critical systems on to the recently established rule on ultra- arrival/departure corridors could be over
tunities for personal manned aviation, with manned aircraft. Any operating scheme lights. It contained the following caution- land.
potential benefits of new participants, must account for the presence of aircraft ary note to operators:
infrastructure, technology, and more. But without position-broadcasting equip- Open Water and Sparsely-
the privileges of our members to safely ment, and the performance of Amazon’s You are Responsible for the Future Populated Areas
navigate the airspace as they currently do visual identification system must be held Direction the Federal Government Takes
will always be our first priority, and a non- to the highest rigor. With Respect to Ultralight Vehicles. The Finally, while such operations are
negotiable condition of our support for actions of the ultralight community will relatively rare it is important to note that
UAS integration. Operations Below 400 Feet AGL affect the direction Government takes in 14 CFR 91.119 allows flight below 500
future regulations. The safety record of feet over open water and sparsely-popu-
Sense and Avoid A key assumption underpinning ultralight vehicles will be the foremost lated areas. 500 feet is not quite the hard
Amazon’s operating plan is espoused in factor in determining the need for further floor on all operations that it is sometimes
Amazon correctly states in its propos- their request for relief from 14 CFR regulations. assumed to be.
al that it must demonstrate an equivalent 91.113(b)-(f) on page 20 of their exemp-
level of safety to the manned aircraft prin- tion request. They assert that “the proba- We believe that over the past 35 44807 Exemption on
ciple of “see and avoid,” which at the most bility of an airborne encounter with other years the ultralight community has kept Airworthiness
basic level requires all pilots to visually flight operations occurring below 400 its end of this bargain. It deserves the
identify and maneuver to avoid airborne feet AGL, in an operating area away from freedom to operate with no additional EAA respects the will of Congress in
threats. In VFR flight, electronic means of airport operations and other known flight safety risk imposed upon them by any creating 49 USC 44807, which allows
mitigating midair collision such as ADS-B operations (e.g., a published Academy of new activity. exemptions for unmanned aircraft to oper-
and air traffic control (ATC) advisories are Model Aeronautics flying field), is ate commercially pending type certifica-
considered optional and secondary to a extremely low,” and further states in the Private Airports/Helipads tion. We would, however, request that
visual lookout. There is therefore heavy next section on relief from safe altitude Amazon’s type certification process be
emphasis on the human eye’s ability to see minima that below 400 feet “manned For many aviators, their version of the monitored carefully by the office control-
traffic in close proximity. operations will be extremely infrequent American Dream involves owning a small ling this exemption, and upon discovery of
(other than takeoff and landing corridors airstrip. Near EAA’s home of Oshkosh, any unsafe characteristics the operations of
This doctrine is inadequate for at airports that we will avoid).” Wisconsin, there are many small runways the craft be immediately re-evaluated.
shared airspace between manned aircraft on farms and other rural property, but pri-
and UAS. To use the example at hand, While operations below 400 feet are vate airports can be found in built-up areas Conclusion
Amazon’s MK27 is barely more than two certainly far less frequent than those – close to busy airspace – as well. We also
meters wide, or just over seven feet. By above this altitude, EAA does not share cannot forget helicopters, which only As previously stated, EAA’s interest
comparison, a Cessna 172 has a Amazon’s optimism that the probability require minimal square footage to operate, in this petition is that Amazon’s operation
wingspan of 36 feet, more than five times of an encounter at this altitude is superla- not unlike UAS, as well as helicopters that and that of all UAS users be safely inte-
the width of the UAS. For even the tively low. While the risk does not neces- may operate in areas for medical and other grated into the NAS alongside manned
sharpest-eyed pilot, the UAS will be dif- sarily preclude Amazon from operating emergency tasks. Not all of these landing aircraft. The stakes are simply too high
ficult to see at a safe distance. Therefore, as requested, it does highlight the impor- areas are registered and/or charted, and for any alternative to be acceptable. The
UAS must carry the burden to “sense and tance of effective sense and avoid tech- many states do not require their owners do UAS community must also find the
avoid” manned aircraft and other obsta- nology. We offer the following examples so. Therefore, UAS operators cannot means to integrate without manned air-
cles. EAA is pleased to see that Amazon of EAA members operating below 400 assume that all airports and helipads are craft facing any mandates or restrictions
appears to hold a similar view in their feet away from charted airports. known through publicly-available sources. for the benefit of UAS. EAA believes that
proposal. Amazon’s operating plan holds promise,
Part 103 Ultralight Vehicles Backcountry Flying as it does consider the risks to manned
EAA must also stress that “non-col- aircraft and proposes appropriate mitiga-
laborative” aircraft will comprise a sig- Due to their light weight, slow Backcountry aviation is becoming a tions. EAA implores the FAA to validate
nificant percentage, if not a majority, of speeds, and unique modes of operation, very popular pursuit for pilots who find that the risk assumptions are accurate and
traffic encountered by these UAS. ADS- ultralight vehicles are permitted by 14 enjoyment and satisfaction in operating that the mitigations are reliable to the
B and Mode C transponders are only CFR 103 to operate at any altitude so their aircraft out of small fields, beaches, greatest degree of certainty. Please do not
required in airspace enumerated by 14 long as they do not operate over congest- and other off-runway areas. Some of this hesitate to contact EAA if we can assist
CFR 91.225 and 215, respectively, and ed areas, or within controlled airspace “backcountry” flying can be surprisingly further.
there are further exceptions for aircraft without ATC approval. close to civilization. To use another
unequipped with engine-driven electrical example from EAA’s home state, south- Respectfully,
systems, as well as gliders and balloons. A good example of ultralight opera- western Wisconsin and areas along the Sean Elliott
As stated in the previous section, addi- tors are powered paragliders (PPG). Wisconsin River are popular “backcoun- Vice President, Advocacy and Safety.
tional equipment mandates upon manned There has been a surge in PPG populari- try” spots, not far from some major cities
aircraft are unacceptable, as they repre- ty in recent years, and they are usually – one need not go to Alaska to find air- Notation 1: For the purposes of these
sent a burden to the general aviation com- flown under Part 103 as ultralight vehi- craft with big tires plying the bush. comments, references to manned “air-
munity undertaken for the benefit of UAS cles. They can be foot-launched from craft” include ultralight vehicles operat-
interests. areas as small as suburban backyards and Seaplanes ed under 14 CFR 103
safely operate below 400 feet. Few are
EAA proposes that Amazon must equipped with advanced instrumentation Seaplanes do not require charted
show that their sense and avoid technolo- and many do not carry radios. areas to takeoff and land, and subject to
gy performs to, at minimum, a 10-9 fail- local jurisdiction can operate anywhere
ure rate for both collaborative and non- In 1984, the FAA published that there is suitable water. Note that sim-
collaborative aircraft. This is the equiva- Advisory Circular 103-7 as a companion

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35 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years September 2019

MOSAIC RULEMAKING PACKAGE DETAILED BY FAA ADMINISTRATOR

In his final “Meet the Administrator” like me who like our bratwurst.” He also safety-enhancing equipment – the kind as exciting news for the future of GA cer-
address as acting head of the FAA, Dan added that electric powerplants will be that is widely available for the experi- tification and aircraft ownership.
Elwell announced details on MOSAIC, a permissible, which has long been a goal mental market – without an STC or 337.”
sweeping reform of special airworthiness for EAA, along with providing for other Such a change would also have the Elwell’s visit came the day after the
certification that includes greatly antici- emerging technologies. potential to expand the ability to substi- Senate confirmed his successor, Steve
pated reforms to the light-sport aircraft tute for parts that are no longer available, Dickson. Elwell announced that he
category, amateur-built aircraft, and other For amateur-built aircraft, Elwell and perhaps even the ability for owners to would be returning to the deputy admin-
major benefits for the legacy general avi- hinted at reforms that may alter the perform additional maintenance on their istrator role, which he held prior to the
ation fleet. requirements for how well-proven kit aircraft. retirement of Michael Huerta last year.
planes can be constructed and flown, per- EAA looks forward to working with the
In his remarks, which took place haps even without the “experimental” For this category, Elwell noted that new administrator and is grateful for the
during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, moniker. EAA has been clear that tradi- there would likely be “tradeoffs,” such as strong working relationship with Elwell
Elwell pulled the curtain back on MOSA- tional amateur building privileges must not flying for compensation or hire and as the acting administrator over the last
IC, the next big thing in aircraft certifica- always be held sacrosanct amid any not flying in Canada. EAA is working to several months.
tion. He acknowledged the progress reforms, and any new alternatives would understand this last point better, as
made in recent years with rulemaking on be optional for those who wish to pursue Canada has a program for its legacy fleet In a first for an administrator in
new standards for Part 23 aircraft and them. that eases maintenance and equipment recent memory, Elwell arrived in
new policies to allow safety-enhancing burdens as well. Oshkosh by light general aviation, land-
equipment in light GA aircraft and then Finally, Elwell announced a very ing at EAA AirVenture in an FAA
said those initiatives “are just warmups exciting prospect for the legacy fleet. For Elwell did not announce a date for staffer’s Beechcraft Baron. Elwell called
for MOSAIC.” older aircraft not being used for commer- the proposed rule to be released, but AirVenture “the perfect marriage of inno-
cial purposes, owners will be able to promised that it would be “worth the vation and passion” and an event that is
Addressing light-sport aircraft, exchange the standard airworthiness cer- wait.” He went on to say that as always, “able to embrace the next big thing while
Elwell announced that LSA will have an tificate for a special airworthiness certifi- the FAA’s priority is safety, and the GA never forgetting where we came from.”
increased weight and up to four seats so cate – similar to certificates held by community needs to be focused on this
that, as he put it, “Instructors can now experimental aircraft. “That means the year’s higher-than-usual accident rate.
have some margin when flying with guys owner will be able to install lower-cost, Nevertheless, his remarks were received

HOLLYWOOD BURBANK AIRPORT AND VAN NUYS AIRPORT HOST

Inaugural Joint Noise Task Force Meeting

The Southern San Fernando Valley Force meeting as technical advisors. “We are committed to making sure all port.com) or on VNY website
Airplane Noise Task Force (Task Force) voices are being heard,” said Patrick (www.lawa.org). The second Task Force
– a group formed to address community Elected Task Force Officers Lammerding, Deputy Executive Director meeting will occur within the next two
concerns regarding aircraft noise result- of Planning & Development at Hollywood weeks.
ing from aircraft departing from Van • Mayor Emily Gabel-Luddy of Burbank Airport. “The Task Force is a col-
Nuys Airport (VNY) and Hollywood Burbank, was elected as the Task Force laborative process that encourages commu-
Burbank Airport (BUR) – held its first of Chair nity members to voice their opinions, share
up to six meetings on Aug. 28. The inau- ideas, and promote solutions for changes to
gural meeting laid out the ground rules to • Councilman Paul Krekorian (CD2) the departure path from both airports.”
ensure a collegial and respectful environ- was elected as the Task Force Vice Chair
ment, explained the process for public “The Task Force is a significant ini-
comments, and voted to elect the Task Bylaws Overview tiative that welcomes community feed-
Force officers and adopt the bylaws. back to discover solutions in an inclusive
• Task Force meetings will be con- and open format,” said Flora Margheritis,
The Task Force consists of a set of ducted in accordance with the Brown Act the VNY Airport Manager at LAWA. “I
eight voting members from local city and Robert’s Rules of Order, and moder- personally want to thank the Task Force
government officials and five non-voting ated by a facilitator. and community members for their com-
participants from the U.S. Congress. mitment to working together to find a
Staff from the Federal Aviation • A majority of the voting members of consensus recommendation that fits the
Administration (FAA), Burbank the Task Force (five) constitutes a quo- needs of our communities.”
Glendale Pasadena Airport Authority rum.
(BGPAA), and Los Angeles World The official bylaws document and
Airports (LAWA) attended the Task • Any action taken by the Task Force meeting presentation can be found on the
shall require the affirmative vote of the BUR website (hollywoodburbankair-
majority of voting members present at
the meeting.

Flying With Faber

Continued from Page 30 tempting cinnamon rolls, donuts, pies or returned to Sitka and hunkered down at nished. The staff is cordial, helpful and
scones. the Super 8 Motel, 404 Sawmill Creek efficient.
tions as well. Desserts are enormous and Rd., Sitka 99835, phone 855/516-1090.
delightful. Where to Stay Located in the center of town just steps Sitka has been added to my list of
from shopping and restaurants, the favorite cities in the U.S.A. I love to visit,
For a special treat, hop over to After several days of fishing, we motel’s rooms are clean and well fur- go fishing, take long hikes and just roam
Grandma Tillie’s Bakery, 1318 Sawmill around America’s largest city.
Creek Road, 907/747-3273 for luscious,

36 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years September 2019

BEARHAWK AIRCRAFT ANNOUNCES

NEW SIDE-BY-SIDE SEATING

BEARHAWK COMPANION

Southern California Aviation Association (SCAA) Bearhawk Aircraft announced on Bearhawk Aircraft manufactures high-
Aug. 15 a new model in its lineup of quality quick-build kits for the Bearhawk
Presents its Bearhawk aircraft kits, the Bearhawk four-place, two-place Bearhawk Patrol
Companion. Expected to ship in October, models, (shown here) Bearhawk LSA, and
11th Annual Professional Development the Bearhawk Companion is a side-by- now the Bearhawk Companion.
and Safety Seminar side seating two-place aircraft with utili-
ty category strength at full gross weight. (Courtesy Bearhawk Aircraft)
New Leadership Solutions for Today’s BizAv Challenges
The new model complements other broad view through the windshield. The
September 9th, 2019 • Carlsbad, CA Bearhawk aircraft ranging in size from arrangement also allows full access and
1.320-pound (LSA) to 2,500-pound an unobstructed view to the instrument
All Aviation Professionals are invited to join this extended half-day gross weight with two or four seats and panel. This can be advantageous for pilot
leadership development program that will feature expert guest significant payload capability. The lineup training, flights into instrument condi-
speaker presentations, panel discussion and a peer exhange forum of Bearhawk aircraft share many com- tions, and for “pinch hitter” pilots who
to promote audience participation and dialogue. mon traits, however most notably is the may be called upon to take over the air-
durability of their construction. Designed craft controls.
Aviation Professionals from all spheres of the industry, including flight by Bob Barrows, Bearhawk aircraft are
department, aircraft management and charter companies, FBOs, renown for their strength, performance, The Bearhawk Companion can be
MROs and others will learn and engage on key leadership and and safety. His designs all feature alu- powered by the lower cost and readily
communication issues that are critical to their personal growth and minum wings completely flush riveted available Lycoming 4-cylinder engines
professional success. with driven rivets (not pop rivets), super including the 320/360/370/375 variants
strong steel tube fuselages for safety, and and IO-390 providing 150–210 hp. A
Topics to be discussed: fast cruise speeds while retaining excel- large cargo area will occupy the cabin
• Cultivating a Strong Aviation Safety Culture • The Leadership Mind- lent slow speed manners. behind the seats. The new two-place
set: Preparing for Leadership Opportunities • Leadership Behaviors: offers 2,200-pound gross weight, an
Active Participants & Supporters vs Critics & Observers • Talent Mark Goldberg, owner of Bearhawk increase of 200 pounds over the tandem
Pipeline: Keys to Development and Retention • Effective Cross-gen- Aircraft and manufacturer of the aircraft Patrol. The Bearhawk Companion will be
erational and Cross-funcional Communication kits, stated after AirVenture Oshkosh capable of carrying 225 pounds (or likely
2019, “We have for some time now heard more after flight testing) of cargo in the
scaa.memberlodge.com/events from many buyers that desire a side-by- cargo bay.
side, two-place aircraft with all the great
Sponsors: features of the Bearhawk designs.” While The Bearhawk is a go-anywhere air-
the idea was not new to the Bearhawk craft that performs a variety of flying
community of builders, its time had activities. The 4-Place Bearhawk fills a
come. The Companion design is based on utility and transport role extremely well
the Patrol wings with a special fuselage. with its large cabin. The Bearhawk Patrol
The result will be a very rugged two- is a tandem two-place version that excels
place utility plane with a large area for at accessing remote airstrips. The
cargo and superb load carrying ability. Bearhawk LSA is a lightweight design
Without the need to haul significant that meets U.S. Sport Pilot requirements.
weight far aft like on the Bearhawk 4 Each aircraft shares backcountry quali-
place, the Companion configuration will ties that include stable slow flight and
handle and perform much like the Patrol. higher than expected cruise speeds.
It’s sportier than the SUV/pickup four- Bearhawk Aircraft manufactures high
place Bearhawk. quality quick-build kits for the Bearhawk
4-Place, two-place Bearhawk Patrol
The possibility of offering this models, Bearhawk LSA, and now the
model had been discussed before, but a Bearhawk Companion.
firm order and deposit from Greg C. of
Massachusetts put the plan in motion. For more information on Bearhawk
Greg asserted, “I wanted the proven Aircraft, visit www.bearhawkaircraft.com,
strength and wide performance envelope or contact Bearhawk at info@bearhawk
of a Bearhawk but, like many others, was aircraft.com or 1-877-528-4776.
torn between the 4-Place and Patrol.
Since most of my flying is local or medi-
um distance cross-country with a single
passenger, the new Companion option is
a perfect fit.”

The Bearhawk Companion will
appeal to backcountry and cross-country
flyers alike. Side-by-side seating is pre-
ferred by some for its two-passenger con-
figuration with both occupants having a

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AFRL SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTS FIRST FLIGHT OF ROBOPILOT
UNMANNED AIR PLATFORM

The Air Force Research Laboratory switches and reads the dashboard gauges cept in a RedBird FMX simulator, a full A look inside the cockpit with ROBOpilot,
(AFRL) Center for Rapid Innovation the same way a pilot does. At the same motion, feature-rich advanced aviation a revolutionary system that temporarily
(CRI) and DZYNE Technologies time, the system uses sensors, like GPS training device. ROBOpilot successfully converts general aviation aircraft into
Incorporated successfully completed a and an Inertial Measurement Unit, for sit- completed simulated autonomous take- unmanned aerial vehicles. When
two-hour initial flight of a revolutionary uational awareness and information gath- offs, mission navigation and landings in installed in the area that houses the
Robotic Pilot Unmanned Conversion ering. A computer analyzes these details both nominal and off-nominal conditions pilot’s seat, the system interacts with the
Program called ROBOpilot Aug. 9 at to make decisions on how to best control in this Federal Aviation Administration- plane in the same way as a human pilot
Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. the flight. certified trainer. by operating the controls and analyzing
flight data. The Air Force Research
“This flight test is a testament to ROBOpilot also boasts a simple As an early adopter of creating dis- Laboratory (AFRL) Center for Rapid
AFRL’s ability to rapidly innovate tech- installation process. Users remove the ruptive innovation through paradigm Innovation (CRI) and DZYNE
nology from concept to application in a pilot’s seat and install a frame in its place, shifts, AFRL established the Center for Technologies Incorporated recently com-
safe build up approach while still main- which contains all the equipment neces- Rapid Innovation in 2006 to streamline pleted a two-hour initial flight test of
taining low cost and short timelines,” sary to control the aircraft including actu- AFRL’s application of new and existing ROBOpilot.
said Maj. Gen. William Cooley, AFRL ators, electronics, cameras, power sys- technologies to address dynamic changes
Commander. tems and a robotic arm. in air, space, ground, and cyber battle- (DZYNE Technologies Incorporated)
spaces and solve evolving and urgent
“Imagine being able to rapidly and Das explains that this non-invasive operational challenges. The execution of secure on-the-move communications.
affordably convert a general aviation approach to robotically piloted aircraft this unique process uses diverse subject Several efforts have even transitioned to
airPiper, into an unmanned aerial vehicle, leverages existing commercial technolo- matter expertise and a collaborative gov- Air Force Programs of Record.
having it fly a mission autonomously, gy and components. ROBOpilot incorpo- ernment-industry technical and manage-
and then returning it back to its original rates many subsystems and lessons ment capability to rapidly develop, test For more information, including a
manned configuration,” said Dr. Alok learned from previous AFRL and and deploy innovative prototype solutions video of the robo flight, visit the AFRL
Das, CRI’s Senior Scientist. “All of this DZYNE Technology aircraft conversion for dynamic operational environments. website at https://afresearchlab.com.
is achieved without making permanent programs.
modifications to the aircraft.” CRI routinely uses the SBIR pro-
“ROBOpilot offers the benefits of gram to identify both disruptive technol-
As the vision for AFRL’s CRI Small unmanned operations without the com- ogy and innovative engineering talent for
Business Innovative Research (SBIR) plexity and upfront cost associated with its projects. Working with teams of inno-
project with DZYNE Technologies of the development of new unmanned vehi- vative small businesses, CRI has demon-
Irvine, Calif., ROBOpilot interacts with cles,” Das said. strated numerous operational successes
an aircraft the same way as a human pilot such as back-packable, precision strike
would. AFRL developed the system using a platforms for high-value fleeting targets;
Direct to Phase II SBIR contract. During counter-improvised explosive device
For example, the system “grabs” the the past year, AFRL and DZYNE (IED); counter drone capabilities; and
yoke, pushes on the rudders and brakes, designed, built and tested ROBOpilot.
controls the throttle, flips the appropriate Engineers demonstrated the initial con-

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38 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years September 2019

U.S. SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION ELAINE L. CHAO ANNOUNCES

APPOINTEES TO SAFETY OVERSIGHT AND CERTIFICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

U.S. Department of Transportation across the aviation field and two non-vot- • John Laughter, Senior Vice Counsel, National Air Traffic Controllers
(DOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao on Aug. ing FAA members. Members are President, Corporate Safety, Security and Association
22 announced the appointment of 22 appointed to 2-year terms. The FAA Compliance, Delta Air Lines, Inc
members to DOT’s new Safety Oversight Administrator will also serve on the com- • Alan Stolzer, Dean, College of
and Certification Advisory Committee mittee as a voting member. • Shelly Lesikar deZevallos, Aviation. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
(SOCAC). President, West Houston Airport University
The following individuals are being Corporation
“The committee’s input will help the appointed as voting members to the • Phillip Straub, Executive Vice
Department ensure that the FAA remains SOCAC: • Sarah MacLeod, Executive Director, President, Managing Director, Aviation
the world’s leader in aviation safety,” said Aeronautical Repair Station Association Division. Garmin International, Inc.
Secretary Elaine L. Chao. • Chairperson: William Ayer, Board of
Directors Member, National Business • Colin Miller, Senior Vice President. • Michael Thacker, Executive Vice
The SOCAC was created by the Aviation Association Innovation, Engineering and Flight, President, Technology and Innovation.
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Gulfstream Aerospace Bell/Textron Aviation
Reauthorization Act of 2018. The com- • Jason Dickstein, President,
mittee will provide advice to the Modification and Replacement Parts • Bradley Mottier, Vice President and • Matthew Zuccaro, President and
Secretary of Transportation regarding Association General Manager, GE Aviation Chief Executive Officer, Helicopter
issues facing the aviation community Association International
related to FAA safety oversight and certi- • Daniel Eigenbrode, Vice President, • Timothy Obitts, Chief Operating
fication programs. These include aircraft Pratt and Whitney’s Engine Office and General Counsel, National Air The following individuals are being
and flight standards certification process- Development Programs Transportation Association appointed as non-voting members to the
es, oversight of safety management sys- SOCAC:
tems, risk-based oversight efforts, and • Eric Fanning, President and Chief • Beth Pasztor, Vice President, Safety,
utilization of delegation and designation Executive Officer, Aerospace Industries Security and Compliance, Boeing • Bob Busto, Manager, Central
authorities. Association Commercial Airplanes Manufacturing Inspection Office Branch,
Aircraft Certification Service, FAA
The SOCAC consists of 20 voting • Chris Jackman, Certification • Michael Perrone, National President,
members representing stakeholders Program Manager, Wing Aviation LLC Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, • Robert Duffer, Senior Technical
AFL-CIO Liaison, Flight Standards Service, Office
• Paul La Pietra, Senior Engineering of Safely Standards, FAA
Director and ODA Lead Administrator, • Michael Quiello, Vice President,
Honeywell Aerospace Corporate Safety, United Airlines

• Gregory Shoemaker, Policy

INDOOR SKYDIVING 2020 FIRST GLOBAL SUMMIT BY FAI: TUNNEL
VISION OF THE BROADEST KIND

“Tunnel Vision of the Broadest mit as there is hardly another location in • Synergies between Indoor and tunity for different stakeholders to join in
Kind” is the tagline for this first the world quite as steeped in the history Outdoor pursuit of a common goal, to share ideas
encounter between a leisure industry and of competitive human flight. They were and to develop this fledgling discipline
air sports’ world governing body. After hosts to numerous FAI World • International Promotion, Reporting, further.”
indoor skydiving’s bid for the Paris 2024 Championships and World Cups in Technical Standards, Policies,
Olympic Games (www.flyin2024.com) Skydiving since 1989 – as well as peren- Records Management. Health, “It has something for everyone,”
lost out to events in four other sports, the nial host to The Wind Games in Indoor Insurance, etc. says IPC President Gillian Rayner, “for
stakeholders in this young air sport disci- Skydiving since 2014. tunnel owner/operators, for coach-
pline meet on the northern Costa Brava to The ultimate goal is to have the par- es/instructors, for athletes and for
make adjustments to their shared vision In regular and breakout sessions, in ticipants in the summit draft and adopt providers of equipment. The Bay of
for the Olympic cycle through Los panel discussions and workshops held the 2020 IndoorSkydiving.Vision, the Roses will be the place to exchange and
Angeles 2028. over the two days, the summit will cover statement establishing the parameters for to learn.”
a wide range of topics. To name but a future collaboration between the stake-
The World Air Sports Federation, few: holders in the continued advancement of “The Bay of Roses is a truly extraor-
FAI, the FAI Parachuting Commission, the young air sport discipline. dinary location for skydiving,” says
IPC, and Support Air International, SAI, • Indoor Skydiving Brand Roland Hilfiker, the CEO of SAI and a
are the organizers of Indoor Skydiving Development and Positioning FAI President Robert Henderson resident of the area. “That is what
2020/First Global Summit by FAI. They expresses his gratitude towards those brought me here in the first place, when I
launched the countdown to their event on • Nomenclature who had the idea, “I congratulate the IPC came from far to hang up the shingle on
Aug. 26, with exactly 170 days to go until • Competition Formats for their initiative in creating this oppor- what has since become Skydive
it gets underway. Empuriabrava.”

From Feb. 1-3, 2020, an estimated To promote the summit and to
200 summiteers will descend on the Bay secure massive participation as soon as
of Roses/Land of the Sky/Home to the possible, the organizers roll out two web-
Wind in Catalonia, Spain, for two days of sites concurrently:
deliberations on the nature, the current
scope and the future development of • www.indoorskydivingsummit.com
indoor skydiving. will allow the summiteers to RSVP
from today and to register online
The resort towns of Castelló from 1 September.
d’Empúries/Empúriabrava and Roses are
the most appropriate venues for this sum- • www.indoorskydiving.vision serves

Continued on Page 40

September 2019 www.inflightusa.com 39

NEW ADDITIONS TO THE EAA AVIATION MUSEUM

A Dyke JD-2 Delta, RotorSport UK The Delta, N555A, was the first air-
MT-03 gyroplane, and Opener BlackFly craft to fly into Oshkosh in 1970 and is
V2 are all now on display in the EAA also the first JD-2 Delta built. John Dyke,
Aviation Museum after they were either the designer of the type, built it himself in
donated or lent before or during EAA 1966 following the destruction of its
AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. predecessor, the JD-1, in a fire. The air-
plane now has roughly 24,000 hours of
flying time, and was donated to EAA by A RotorSport UK MT-03 gyroplane has Opener BlackFly V2 is now on display
John before the convention. The Delta is in the EAA Air Museum.
currently in the Innovations Gallery, found its new home in the EAA Air
under the SpaceShipOne display. (Courtesy EAA)
Museum. (Courtesy EAA)
The RotorSport UK MT-03 gyro- being donated to EAA during the event.
A Dyke JD-2 Delta in front of the EAA plane was lent to the museum by Norman The BlackFly V2 is a fixed-wing, The BlackFly is also in the Innovations
Surplus, who flew it around the world. all-electric VTOL personal ultralight air- Gallery, under the SpaceShipOne display.
Air Museum. (Courtesy EAA) He decided to lend the aircraft after flying craft that was developed by Opener and
it to Oshkosh 2019. The gyroplane, G- put on display outside the Innovation To learn more about EAA and the
YROX, is on display in the homebuilt Showcase at AirVenture 2019 before EAA Air Museum, visit eaa.org.
area near the RV display.
RENAMED AFTER AGENCY ICON
WEST VIRGINIA NASA FACILITY

Eighty years ago she was one of sions, was renamed in Johnson’s honor as return to the Moon with Artemis.” NASA's Independent Verification and
three black students handpicked to inte- a result of legislation sponsored by Manchin, in a statement, praised the Validation Facility, originally founded in
grate West Virginia’s graduate schools, Capito and U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, 1993 to contribute to the safety and suc-
joining the graduate math program at and signed into law by President Trump West Virginia native as a beacon of inspi- cess of NASA’s highest-profile missions,
West Virginia University in Morgantown. in December 2018. The renaming was ration for all. “Katherine Johnson repre- was renamed in honor of human computer
From there, the White Sulfur Springs, announced earlier this year and culminat- sents the best of our state; her hard work and storied NASA icon Katherine Johnson.
West Virginia, native went on to start a ed with the ribbon-cutting ceremony. and determination brought this country to The redesignation was marked with a cer-
family, begin a career with NASA, and unprecedented new heights during the emony on July 2 at the facility, in
help put the first Americans in space and During a reception following the rib- Space Race. Decades later, she is receiv- Fairmont, West Virginia. The renaming
eventually on the Moon. bon cutting, Capito recounted Johnson’s ing recognition for her incredible work was announced earlier this year and cul-
contributions to the nation’s space pro- through the dedication of the Fairmont minated with the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Fast-forward to a best-selling book gram and what she means to West IV&V center in her name,” said From left to right: IV&V Director Greg
and a blockbuster movie celebrating her Virginians. Manchin. “I look forward to seeing Blaney, West Virginia Delegate Rodney
accomplishments and that of her “hidden Katherine continue to be recognized for Pyles; NASA Astronaut Yvonne Cagle;
figure” colleagues–achievements recog- “It is fitting that the only NASA facil- her contributions and I am proud to have NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine;
nized through our nation’s highest civil- ity in West Virginia be named after a West helped make this renaming possible.” Katherine Moore, daughter of Katherine
ian honor, the Presidential Medal of Virginia native who became a pioneer in Johnson; U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
Freedom, which she received in 2015. space exploration, but this rededication is Born in 1918, Johnson’s intense of West Virginia; Joylette Hylick, daughter
about so much more than that,” Capito curiosity and brilliance with numbers led of Katherine Johnson; U.S. Rep. David
And now, just 24 miles from where said. “Katherine Johnson’s is not just a her to a distinguished career spanning McKinley of West Virginia; NASA Chief of
she took her first steps as a graduate stu- name on this building. Her work also made more than three decades with NASA and Safety and Mission Assurance Terry
dent and began blazing a trail of opportu- what they do inside the building possible. its predecessor agency, the National Wilcutt; and Chris Scolese, Center
nity and inspiration for countless others, Today, we celebrate Katherine Johnson, Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. Director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight
NASA has dedicated a facility in honor her life, her career, her achievements, and Among her professional accomplish- Center (NASA's Goddard Space Flight
of the storied NASA icon: the Katherine the achievements to come on Earth and in ments, Johnson calculated the trajectory
Johnson Independent Verification and space because of her.” for Alan Shepard’s Freedom 7 mission in Facility/Taylor Mickal)
Validation (IV&V) Facility in Fairmont, 1961. The following year, Johnson per-
West Virginia. With NASA focusing on returning to formed the work for which she would NASA missions, including the James
the Moon by 2024, Bridenstine reflected become best known, when she was asked Webb Space Telescope, Orion spacecraft
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, on how the agency’s human spaceflight to verify the results made by electronic , Space Launch System rocket, and
U.S. Representative David McKinley and program today continues to draw inspira- computers to calculate the orbit for John InSight Mars lander. IV&V also provides
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine tion from Johnson’s legacy. Glenn’s Friendship 7 mission. She went general software safety and mission
were among the dignitaries attending the on to provide calculations for NASA mis- assurance services, including support for
renaming and dedication ceremony July 2. “Katherine’s life and legacy includ- sions throughout her career, including NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
Johnson’s daughters, Joylette Hylick and ed key contributions to NASA’s initial several Apollo missions.
Katherine Moore, attended the ceremony foray into human spaceflight where her
on behalf of their mother. calculations, such as those helping In 2017, NASA’s Langley Research
Project Apollo’s Lunar Lander to synch Center in Hampton, Virginia, dedicated
“This is a momentous day because with the moon-orbiting Command and the new Katherine Johnson
it’s like coming home,” Katherine Moore Service Module, ensured mission safety Computational Research Facility in her
said. “To see her name on the building is and success,” said Bridenstine. “The honor. Johnson celebrated her 100th
very humbling. Our mother would say she IV&V Program at the Katherine Johnson birthday Aug. 26, 2018.
didn’t do it for the accolades, but this cer- IV&V Facility continues to support
tainly does add a few stars to her crown. human spaceflight today, providing criti- Since its inception more than 25
We are very proud to represent her today.” cal assurance for the software on NASA’s years ago, NASA’s IV&V Program has
highest profile missions, including the performed work on approximately 100
The IV&V facility, originally found- International Space Station, Space missions and projects, and currently is
ed in 1993 to contribute to the safety and Launch System, and supporting NASA’s providing services to 12 upcoming
success of NASA’s highest-profile mis-

40 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years September 2019

NASA’S ARTEMIS LUNAR EXPLORATION PROGRAM SET TO ARRIVE

ON THE MOON BY 2024
NASA is committed to landing sion and about once a year thereafter.
American astronauts, including the first How Do We Get There? Artist's concept of the Space Launch
woman and the next man, on the Moon What Will We Do There?
by 2024. Through the agency’s Artemis NASA’s powerful new rocket, the System rocket and Orion capsule pre-
lunar exploration program, NASA offi- Space Launch System (SLS), will send While Mars remains our horizon goal,
cials state, “We will use innovative new astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft a- NASA has set their sights first on exploring pared for launch. (Courtesy NASA)
technologies and systems to explore quarter-million-miles from Earth to lunar the entire surface of the Moon with human
more of the Moon than ever before. We orbit. Astronauts will dock Orion at the and robotic explorers. They will send astro- Apollo and goddess of the Moon in
will collaborate with our commercial and Gateway where they will live and work nauts to new locations, starting with the Greek mythology. Now, she personifies
international partners to establish sustain- around the Moon. The crew will take expe- lunar South Pole. At the Moon, they will: our path to the Moon as the name of
able missions by 2028. And then we will ditions from the Gateway to the surface of NASA’s program to return astronauts to
use what we learn on and around the the Moon in a new human landing system • Find and use water and other critical the lunar surface by 2024, including the
Moon to take the next giant leap – send- before returning to the orbital outpost. Crew resources needed for long-term explo- first woman and the next man. When
ing astronauts to Mars.” will ultimately return to Earth aboard Orion. ration they land, American astronauts will step
foot where no human has ever been
Why Go to the Moon? When Will We Get There? • Investigate the Moon’s mysteries and before: the Moon’s South Pole.
learn more about our home planet and the
With the Artemis program NASA will: Ahead of the human return, NASA universe To learn more aboutArtemis, including
• Demonstrate new technologies, capa- will send a suite of science instruments and a video, visit https://www.nasa.gov/what-is-
bilities, and business approaches needed technology demonstrations to the lunar sur- • Learn how to live and operate on the artemis.
for future exploration including Mars face through commercial Moon deliveries. surface of another celestial body where
• Establish American leadership and a astronauts are just three days from home
strategic presence on the Moon while The agency will fly two missions
expanding our U.S. global economic around the Moon to test its deep space • Prove the technologies we need
impact exploration systems. NASA is working before sending astronauts on missions to
• Broaden our commercial and interna- toward launching Artemis 1 in 2020, an Mars, which can take up to three years
tional partnerships uncrewed flight to test the SLS and Orion roundtrip
• Inspire a new generation and encour- spacecraft together. Artemis 2, the first SLS
age careers in STEM and Orion flight with crew, is targeted for • Going forward to the Moon will be
launch in 2022. NASA will land astronauts the shining moment of our generation.
on the Moon by 2024 on the Artemis 3 mis-
Where Did The Name Artemis
Come From?

Artemis was the twin sister of

KANSAS COUNTY BLOCKS WIND TURBINES TO PROTECT AVIATION

By Amelia Walsh safety advocates. They are tall, and county Planner Dave Yearout, who ufacturing more than 67 percent of the
known to generate turbulence that pose a briefed commissioners on the aviation world’s GA fleet.
AOPA threat to aircraft up to five miles away. risks ahead of the vote. Large-scale solar
installations, while not banned outright, Prior to the vote, county officials
Kansas pilots and general aviation The new county prohibition will be will be subject to more stringent regula- held several public meetings on the mat-
advocates were blown away (in a good considered next by city officials in tion, and applicants will be required to ter where local pilots and AOPA repre-
way) when commissioners in Sedgwick Wichita, but the world-famous aviation demonstrate that glare will not pose a risk sentatives participated.
County voted unanimously ban wind tur- city has no land available that is suitable to pilots, among other requirements.
bine development to protect aviation safety. for wind farm development, anyway, The “Sedgwick County has taken steps
Wichita Eagle noted. The city is not Kansas is an aviation powerhouse, to protect aviation and local airports–a
The Aug. 21 decision protects air- expected to oppose the measure approved with the industry accounting for more vital community asset and economic
ports and landing strips by disallowing unanimously by the Board of County than $5 billion of Kansas’ gross domestic engine for this area,” said AOPA Central
wind turbine development within 10 Commissioners. product, or nearly 3.5 percent—far sur- Southwest Regional Manager Tom
miles of any county airport. Commercial passing the national average of .07 per- Chandler. “AOPA stands ready to help
wind turbines have long been a source of “We recognize the importance of the cent. The state also is credited with man- protect other airports facing similar
concern for pilots and general aviation aviation industry in the county,” said encroachment issues.”
ties in parachuting and skydiving are con-
Indoor Skydiving 2020 ducted under the direction of the FAI clients are governing bodies, event own-
Parachuting Commission (IPC). IPC ers, athletes and other stakeholders in
Continued from Page 38 ing organization recognized by the stands for “International Parachuting sports.
International Olympic Committee (IOC). Commission.”
as blog and knowledge repository to the Indoor Skydiving 2020 | 1st Global
summit. After the event ends, as much of FAI activities include Aerobatics, Taking integrated communications Summit by FAI would not be viable as an
the deliberations as possible and the sum- Aeromodelling, Airships, Amateur-Built strategies from definition to implementa- undertaking without the financial support
mit outcomes will get published there as and Experimental Aircraft, Balloons, tion, the experts at Support Air of the other hosting partners:
ISGS legacy. Drones, Gliding, Hang Gliding, International provide the full range of
Helicopters, Manpowered Flying, branding, publishing, production and Skydive Empuriabrava: www.skydive
FAI, the World Air Sports Microlights, Parachuting, Paragliding, promotion services to different sports – empuriabrava.com/en/
Federation, (www.fai.org) is the world Paramotors, Power Flying and all other from the mainstream to the extreme. The
governing body for air sports and for cer- Aeronautic activities and Space records. Windoor – Realfly: www.windoor-
tifying world aviation and space records. realfly.com/en
The FAI was founded in 1905 and is a All FAI international champi-
non-governmental and non-profit-mak- onships, competitions and record activi-

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LINDEN AIRPORT SUBMITS CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN

City Refuses New Grants

By Dan Namowitz notices to airmen about airport conditions management contractor, Linden Aviation
such as snow events and runway lighting Management. There is much more to be
AOPA availability. done to ensure the future of Linden
Airport, and we look forward to working
A key general aviation airport in the In a July 26 letter to the FAA, with his administration in the months and
Linden Mayor Derek Armstead said the years to come.”
New York City metropolitan area has corrective action plan reflected the city’s
“goal to achieve and maintain compli- For many years AOPA has urged
taken a major step to address deteriorat- ance with all of its grant assurances and improvements at Linden Airport and has
obligations.” However, Armstead sup- held numerous meetings with local offi-
ing conditions and management concerns ported the City Council’s action at an cials. In December 2018, Ginter present-
Aug. 20 session to pass a moratorium on ed AOPA’s airport advocacy position to
that have put the facility’s eligibility for applying for or accepting new grants the City Council. AOPA reported at that (Courtesy Linden Airport)
from the federal airport improvement time that Armstead agreed Linden
federal airport improvement funds at risk. program. Airport was “a tremendous asset” for his issue of Dudley’s use of a hangar for stor-
city and said he would make focusing on age of “personal effects” and requested that
Following the decades-long man- “While we’re disappointed in the the facility a priority in 2019, “so we can the city reevaluate “whether the $21,000
City Council’s resolution to refuse much get a bigger bang for our buck out there.” lease for this space is appropriate.”
agement of the city’s airport management needed funding for the airport, we thank
the Mayor for submitting a corrective Despite the city’s positive response “We will continue to work with the
contractor, Linden Aviation action plan to the FAA,” said Mike to the need to make improvements, how- city as it follows through on the commit-
Ginter, AOPA vice president of airports ever, the corrective action plan noted that ment to maintain the airport,” said Adam
Management, and lax oversight from the and state advocacy. “The Mayors com- the airport’s management leaseholder, Williams, AOPA manager of airport poli-
mitment to bringing the airport into com- Linden Aviation Management, run by cy, who has visited Linden on numerous
city, the airport has a number of chal- pliance is exactly what is needed to Paul Dudley, did not participate in occasions to attend meetings and work
improve the overall health of Linden preparing the corrective actions, “despite with airport supporters. “A key part of the
lenges to overcome. The city of Linden, Airport, and what has been lacking at the repeated requests to do so.” plan is quarterly inspection to be con-
airport while under the control of the ducted by the City Engineer of the airport
New Jersey, submitted a corrective action In its directive, the FAA raised the property. This is the first indication of
direct involvement by the City staff in the
plan to the FAA in response to an official management of the airport – a very wel-
come change,” he said.
complaint about Linden Airport that

detailed 12 instances of potential non-

compliance with FAA grant terms.

The FAA, which must approve the

city’s proposal, has said corrective

actions needed range from repairing

infrastructure and providing additional

financial reporting on airport projects and

lease payments to promptly issuing

GOLDFEIN STRESSES PROMISE OF MULTI-DOMAIN OPERATIONS, CALLS IT ‘THE
SINGLE MOST CRITICAL’ TOOL FOR WINNING FUTURE HIGH-END FIGHTS

By Charles Pope It requires instilling a new culture array of technologies which will play key Goldfein stresses promise of multi-
that moves thinking away from a single roles in how we advance our combat
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs “platform” to using a highly connected, capabilities, but modernization is not domain operations, calls it ‘the single
agile and resilient system. It refines the defined solely by hardware; it requires
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David familiar command chain to use more change in the ways we organize and most critical’ tool for winning future
L. Goldfein urged fellow air chiefs from heavily artificial intelligence and employ forces,” he said.
39 nations, July 18, to fully embrace, insti- machine learning that yields better high-end fights. (Courtesy USAF)
tute and refine a warfighting approach that options faster. As Goldfein explained in “Victory in combat will depend less
links air, sea, land, space, cyber and infor- his appearance to the air chiefs, it means on individual capabilities and more on steps will refine the operation, identify
mation assets in a powerful system for creating a system where “people are on the integrated strengths of a connected important problems and, perhaps most
identifying threats and defeating them. the loop, not in the loop.” network of weapons, sensors and analyt- importantly, provide a clear and tangible
ic tools. This is important because as air signal of the new, and necessary, culture.
The complex effort, known as multi- “Where we are going, I believe, will component commanders of the world, we
domain operations or MDO, “will change change the character of modern warfare,” are uniquely positioned to integrate capa- The Air Force has developed a
the character of modern warfare” he said. bilities and we are often the ones who warfighting integration capability in the
Goldfein said in a closely scrutinized must pull it all together,” he said. Pentagon “to help design a future MDO
keynote address at the Air and Space For the most part, Goldfein’s remarks force and make the hard choices about
Power Conference 2019. fell on a receptive audience. The confer- With broad agreement on the impor- future investments.”
ence, which is one of the most influential tance of MDO, Goldfein used his speech to
“Where we are going is using domi- air power gatherings each year, attracted identify specific steps the United States Air Overarching all of it, Goldfein said,
nance in one domain or many, blending a more than 40 air chiefs from around the Force has taken to establish the programs. is an understanding decisions ahead must
few capabilities or many, to produce mul- world. Many of those nations are moving “go beyond tradeoffs between platforms,
tiple dilemmas for our adversaries in a to install a multi-domain approach, which “I can report to you today that the sensors and weapons … and instead build
way that will overwhelm them,” explains why the conference focus was U.S. Air Force has made some progress,” integrated systems that allow us to close
Goldfein said. “Multi-Domain Operations for the Next he said. kill chains at a speed our adversaries can
Generation Air Force.” never counter.”
While the concept appears straightfor- The U.S. Air Force, he said, created
ward, putting it into practice is not. The Underpinning Goldfein’s focus on a new officer career field “focused on
technical challenges require linking systems multi-domain operations is his belief – multi-domain command and control” and
to collect vast amounts of data from an commonly and often expressed for more how that connects to operational warfare.
array of sensors from the various domains than a year – that modern warfare and
in a way the information can be assessed, tactics are as much about “cognition” as The Air Force has established a
understood and transmitted quickly to com- distinct weapon systems. “shadow” operations center at Nellis Air
manders and combatants to produce correct, Force Base, Nevada, that offers the ability
coordinated, successful actions. “Our nations are investing in a wide to “exercise and experiment” with multi-
domain warfighting concepts. Those two

42 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years September 2019

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 man-
ner. 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.

WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE?

This month, Callback again offers altitude. I stated, “We need to go around. feet, where I made the 1,000-foot stable stopped completely before Runway XY.
the reader a chance to “interact” We are too high.” I was scared we would callout. Around 500 feet, the WINDS- Once in contact with Ground, they issued
with the information given in a break the hold short lines for Runway XY. HEAR aural alarm went off with the me a phone number for a possible pilot
selection of ASRS reports. In “The First He replied, “We are not going around. I warnings displayed on the PFD. I said, deviation. I and the DPE spoke to Tower on
Half of the Story,” you will find report don’t want to get stuck up here for anoth- “Are you not going to go around?” the the phone. I was put in a very difficult situ-
excerpts describing an event up to a point er hour.” Captain said, “No, that’s a caution,” and ation between trusting my inner judgment
where a specific decision must be made, continued… or trusting the advice of a seasoned DPE,
an immediate action must be taken, or a What Would You Have Done? who denied my request to be conserva-
non-normal situation must be actively What Would You Have Done? tive/safe and simply go around. This expe-
managed. You may then exercise your Watching the Fuel Flow rience has taught me that a pilot can
own judgment to make a decision, deter- B737 Captain’s Report Close Encounters always go around, and I am truly sorry for
mine a possible course of action, or B737-700 Captain’s Report not exercising that right. I let the politics of
devise a plan that might best resolve the • We took off with 13.0 fuel on “the DPE is always right” cloud my inner
situation to a successful conclusion. board. During climbout at approximately • Between 10 feet and 50 feet AGL judgment and was scared to act against
FL180, we received a fuel imbalance yel- during takeoff rotation, two Canadian him. I will use this experience to teach the
The selected ASRS reports may not low [indication] on the Number 1 Fuel geese flew across our nose with about importance of a go-around to future pilots,
provide all the information you want, and Gauge. According to the gauge, fuel was 120 degrees right aspect angle. I saw the and to always lean on the safe side of flight.
you may not be experienced in the type of burning out of Number 1 Tank at a high birds and attempted a very slight upward
aircraft involved, but each incident should rate. It seemed double the rate as usual. rotation to avoid them; however, impact First Half of Situation #2
give you a chance to refine your aviation Fuel flows were the same on both occurred shortly thereafter into the
judgment and decision-making skills. In engines. Fuel burned matched and were Number 1 Engine. I elected to leave the Watching the Fuel Flow
“The Rest of the Story…” you will find the equal on both engines. Total fuel remain- landing gear down and the takeoff flaps B737 Captain’s Report
actions that were taken by reporters in ing equaled the planned fuel remaining. set, as I did not know if the birds hit the
response to each situation. Bear in mind We even had a flight attendant check the nose or nose gear. The impact felt very The Reporter’s Action:
that their decisions may not necessarily wings for a possible fuel leak. We chose hard, like it was to the lower front of the
represent the best course of action, and to run the IMBAL QRH [checklist]. aircraft. I continued the takeoff climb to • We decided the prudent action was
there may not be a “right” answer. Our 1,000 feet AGL, and then started a right to [advise ATC] and divert to [a nearby
intent is to stimulate thought, training, and With the Crossfeed [Valve] open and turn out and climb to 2,000 feet. At alternate]. We landed with 1.9 (number
discussion related to the type of incidents Number 1 Pumps off, we were able to impact, there was a very loud bang and 1) and 5.1 (number 2) showing on the
that were reported. slow the fuel burn out of the Number 1 instantaneous heavy vibration in the air- fuel gauges. We landed with no problems
Tank, but were not able to stop it. We frame. and taxied to the gate. FMC fuel burn
The First Half of the Story called Maintenance Control over the calculations had us landing with the cor-
radio and were advised to follow the Both the First Officer and I noticed rect fuel at [destination]. We just could
Who Is in Command? QRH. At that point, we had approximate- a smell of burning bird in the cockpit. I not stop the fuel burning from the
C172 Pilot’s Dilemma ly 5.3 in the Number 2 Tank and 2.2 in the reduced the power setting on the Number Number 1 Tank.
Number 1 Tank. 1 Engine with no noticeable reduction in
• I was conducting a CFI single the vibration. I called for the Engine Fire First Half of Situation #3
engine add-on with a local Designated What Would You Have Done? or Engine Severe Damage or Separation
Pilot Examiner (DPE). [The airport] was checklist and noticed high vibration on Elephants in the Cockpit CRJ-700
extremely busy and using Land and Hold Elephants in the Cockpit the Number 1 Engine, approximately 3.3. First Officers’s Report
Short (LAHSO) rules for Runways XX CRJ-700 First Officer’s Report
and XY. We were probably on the ground What Would You Have Done? The Reporter’s Action:
for… 30 minutes before we were cleared • Flying into ZZZ, we were told
to taxi…and another 30 minutes before there were windshear and windshear The Rest of the Story • [The Captain] continued to…
we were cleared to takeoff. conditions reported. The Captain was the land. Once on the ground, I pulled the
Pilot Flying (PF), and I was the Pilot Who Is in Command? Captain aside and asked him to explain
For the final maneuver of the check Monitoring (PM). Upon being told about C172 Pilot’s Dilemma why he chose to continue to land when I
ride, the examiner asked for a power-off the conditions, I put the continuous igni- thought… the indications that the plane
180 landing to Runway XX. He was tion on and briefed the Captain that if we The Reporter’s Action: was giving us were a warning, in which
directing me throughout the entire get a WINDSHEAR warning, we would case we needed to execute a go-around
maneuver (when to turn base, what air- go around and fly to the published missed • Trusting in his judgment as a DPE procedure. He explained his reasoning…
speed to hold, how much bank to use, approach point. Once cleared for the and giving in to the politics of student pilot
when to deploy flaps, etc.). His instruc- visual, the aircraft was stable at 1,000 vs. DPE, I continued to land. As I thought, Continued on Page 43
tion led me to a very high final approach we landed very far down the runway… but

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DELTAHAWK ENGINES DONATES TO EAA YOUNG EAGLES

DeltaHawk Engines, Inc., (Delta the latest engine technology. Making con- generosity is helping grow the next gen- The EAA Young Eagles program
Hawk) a privately held, U.S. developer nections with EAA chapter members is one eration of aviation by supporting our launched in July 1992 and has now flown
and manufacturer of jet fuel general avia- of the many ways DeltaHawk is working to efforts and our volunteers.” more than 2.1 million young people, pri-
tion engines, is donating $2,500 to Young support the organization at a grassroots marily between the ages of 8 and 17. For
Eagles on behalf of EAA chapter mem- level and foster growth in aviation through “DeltaHawk is proud to make this more information, visit www.EAA.org/
bers who visited with DeltaHawk at the chapters’ support of Young Eagles in their $2,500 donation to EAA Young Eagles, YoungEagles.
Chapters Pavilion and the DeltaHawk local areas. the only program of its kind with the sole
booth during AirVenture in Oshkosh. The mission to introduce and inspire kids in DeltaHawk is in the business of
money will be used to support volunteer “The success of the Young Eagles the world – more of aviation,” stated developing, producing, and providing
field expenses. program is possible not only through the Christopher CEO DeltaHawk Engines. propulsion products and services that
dedicated efforts of EAA-member volun- “This was an exciting 50th AirVenture globally excite the passion and the free-
DeltaHawk sponsored the EAA Camp teers, but by the support of companies anniversary in Oshkosh and the Young dom to fly. For more information, visit
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operate aircraft, and are passionate about Eagles and Eagle Flights. “DeltaHawk’s years of fly-ins,” Ruud continued.

AVIATION ENGINE EXHIBIT AT MUSEUM OF FLIGHT THROUGH MAY 2020

This Way Up: Aviation Engine Design Shows the Power of Airplanes in our Lives
A new exhibit at The Museum of
Flight, This Way Up: Aircraft Engine A close-up of a Pratt & Whitney R-985 engine, and a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine with Engines on exhibit:
Design, demonstrates the evolution and the Museum's Great Gallery in the background. (Ted Huetter/The Museum of Flight)
impact of aviation engine design over the 1903 Wright Flyer engine reproduction
past 120 years. The exhibit also tells a Gnome Monosoupape (1913)
story of innovation driven by individuals, Liberty L-12 (1917)
companies, and historical events. Pratt & Whitney R-985 (1929)
Continental A-65 (1938)
On display are ten aircraft engines Rolls-Royce Merlin (1933)
from the Museum’s collection, interac- Pratt & Whitney R-4360 (1941)
tive displays that demonstrate how differ- General Electric I-16 (1943)
ent engines operate, and a timeline show- Junkers Jumo 004 (1940)
ing the progression and innovation of Pratt & Whitney J58 (1958)
aviation engine design since the Wright Plus a test inlet from the Boeing 777 air-
Flyer took flight in 1903. This Way Up liner certification program in the 1990s
opened Aug. 17, continues until May 25,
2020, and is free with admission to the
Museum.

Safe Landings The Reporter’s Action: Tower was concerned about our one item: to select FLAP INHIBIT, which
flight path. I directed the FO to reply that gave us a TOO LOW FLAPS warning on
Continued from Page 42 • I pulled the thrust down to idle on we were turning right base to final and final approach. Due to our heavy weight
why he thought it was a caution. I the Number 1 Engine and noticed little to then prepared to land. On final we ran and flaps 15 configuration, it was very
expressed why I thought it was incorrect, no vibration thereafter. As the FO was the… landing checklist and were losing hard to slow down. Due to the rain, I was
and the conversation ended. I [later] reading the checklist, I made the decision sight of the runway due to heavy rain. On thinking we might have to go around, but
researched that what I found… was cor- to leave the engine running at idle and to short final we saw the runway with good when we broke out, we were on glidepath
rect, and we should have gone around. I transition to the Single Engine Landing visibility to land. We landed and taxied and about Vref plus 20 knots, but slowing
could have been more assertive to make checklist. I informed the flight attendants clear, at which time I briefed the passen- as we passed over the overrun. Landing
the Captain go around. of the situation and that we were return- gers on what had happened. We taxied to thereafter was uneventful.
ing to land. I did not brief the passengers, the gate without incident and shut down.
First Half of Situation #4 as we were very busy. I started the APU
and set up for the ILS. Things happened very, very fast, and
Close Encounters B737-700 I rushed the QRH checklist. We missed
Captain’s Report

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44 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years September 2019

CSAF PRIVATE PILOT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM CHANGING FACE

OF U.S. AVIATION

In 2018, almost half of all newly In the end, 122 Air Force Junior Accreditation Board International chair- Air Force Junior ROTC cadets at
licensed female pilots between the ages ROTC high school students walked away person. “That is not the case with Air Southeastern University, Lakeland, Fla.,
of 17 and 19 were graduates of the Air with a positive university experience, col- Force Junior ROTC. The program pro- study hard through the eight-week Air
Force Junior Reserve Officer Training lege credit and their private pilot certifi- vides quantifiable measurements of suc- Force JROTC Flight Academy program
Corps Flight Academy. cation. cess and access to the single largest group for the chance to earn their private pilot
of competitive and diverse students. certification. The Air Force Junior ROTC
This year, 150 cadets each received a Could the Flight Academy change AABI is excited to be an integral part in Flight Academy’s mission is to increase
scholarship from the Chief of Staff of the the face of aviation in the U.S.? this very innovative program to reach stu- the luster of aviation by getting teens
Air Force Scholarship Program to attend dents who might not otherwise be able to excited about aviation and to increase
one of 11 universities across the country “There are a lot of great aviation pro- fulfill their dreams in aviation.” diversity in the aviation community. Air
for an intensive eight-week program, and grams around doing good work, but the Force Junior ROTC is one of the most
45% of the class was female or minority. numbers and pilot diversity have not The Air Force Junior ROTC Flight diverse education programs in the Air
changed,” said Gary Morrison, Aviation Academy’s mission is twofold: increas- Force, with 125,000 cadets at almost 880
ing the luster of aviation by getting units worldwide.
CORONA AIR teenagers excited about aviation and
VENTURES increasing diversity in the aviation com- (Courtesy U.S. Air Force)
munity.
LOWEST short amount of time.
FUEL PRICES “I hope the Air Force continues to “These Air Force Junior ROTC
IN THE BASIN! recognize the untapped potential of this
program,” Morrison said. “The pilot cadets accomplished in eight weeks what
• 24-Hour Self-Serve Pumps, 100LL shortage is a national problem and the Air usually can take our regular university
• Assisted Fuel Service 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Force has stepped out front to create students 22 to 28 weeks during a normal
• Pilot’s Lounge Open 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. opportunities for students with no mili- academic year,” said Michael Hales,
• Oil, Snacks, Free Wi-Fi tary requirement. The aerospace industry, Delaware State University director of
• Credit Cards Accepted: as well as education, foundational Aviation Programs. “I wish we had an
investors, regulators and workforce entire aviation program full of students
Phillips 66, Union 76, Multi-Serv, development teams need to be a part of with the drive and focus that our cadets
Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, Discover this effort.” had.”
• Tie-Downs $50/Month
Only in its second year as an Air The cadets came together from all
Individual Hangars under $300/mo! Force program, the Flight Academy has over the world and quickly formed
blown away the national averages in friendships. At times they were working
See your Lower Fuel Price at diversity, with the largest increase in the up to six days a week and into the late
amount of female participation. This evening to meet the program require-
www.CoronaAirVentures.com year, the Flight Academy boasted 28 per- ments.
cent female representation, a 50 percent
CORONA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AJO increase over last year’s program, and “I admit, I was a skeptic at first,”
minority representation increased by 26 said Dr. Elizabeth Bjerke, University of
33° 53.86’N, 117° 36.15’W percent. North Dakota John D. Odegard School of
Unicom 122.7 Aerospace Sciences associate dean.
AWOS 132.175 These numbers stand out when con- “Obtaining a private pilot certificate in
sidering that females only make up 5 per- just two months is a very big challenge
(951) 737-1300 cent to 7 percent of all pilots in industry for anyone.…I feared low completions. I
or military and only 10 percent to 11 per- am very happy to admit that I was wrong.
cent are minorities, according to the Air Through the effective selection process
Force Air Crew Crisis Task Force. put into place by Air Force Junior ROTC,
we had great success in our program.”
Air Force Junior ROTC is one of the
most diverse education programs in the The Air Force Junior ROTC Flight
Air Force, with 125,000 cadets world- Academy is intended to expose high
wide at almost 880 locations. school students to the benefits of a career
in aviation. The scholarship covers trans-
“We were so impressed with the portation, room and board, academics
diversity of the students. We saw not only and flight hours required to potentially
diversity in terms of women and minori- earn a private pilot certification. More
ties, but also in terms of socio-economic than 1,560 cadets applied for one of the
strata, parents’ educational backgrounds
and hometown locations,” said Dr. Manoj Continued on Page 46
Patankar, head of Aviation and
Transportation Technology, Purdue
University, Indiana. “These cadets came to
Purdue University with unique back-
grounds and diverse world views. In the
end, they emerged not only as fully quali-
fied pilots, but also as well-rounded indi-
viduals, ready to be better global citizens.”

Earning their private pilot certifica-
tion was not easy, especially in such a

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NOAA ORDERS NEW HURRICANE HUNTER JET AND TURBOPROP AIRCRAFT
NOAA has Awarded Contracts to Two U.S. Manufacturers for the Purchase of New Aircraft that
will Augment the Agency’s Environmental Data-Gathering Capabilities
The National Oceanic and forecasts, atmospheric research, and NOAA’s fleet in late 2022.

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) other NOAA missions. NOAA expects to Once delivered and instrumented,

awarded a contract to Gulfstream award additional contract line items for the G550 will supplement the capabilities

Aerospace Corporation for the purchase spare parts and airframe modifications to of NOAA’s existing Gulfstream IV-SP

of a new Gulfstream G550. This $40.7 accommodate scientific instrumentation. high-altitude jet, which is best known for

million contract award is for the base air- The G550 will be built at Gulfstream’s flying above and around hurricanes to

frame, which will be modified for use in factory in Savannah, Georgia. The fully support accurate track and intensity fore-

supporting hurricane and tropical storm instrumented aircraft is expected to join casts. The new aircraft will help NOAA

meet the requirements of the Weather NOAA’s Beechcraft King Air 350CER, is
Research and Forecasting Innovation Act
of 2017. a versatile, twin-engine, extended-range

NOAA also awarded an $11.8 mil- turboprop aircraft. It primarily supports
lion contract to Textron Aviation, Inc., for
the purchase of a new twin-engine coastal mapping and emergency

response missions. (NOAA)

Beechcraft King Air 350 CER turboprop damage in communities after a storm

aircraft. Once completed, the aircraft will landfall. The aircraft will be built at

be outfitted with remote sensing equip- Textron Aviation’s factory in Wichita,

ment that will measure the water content Kansas and is expected to be in service

of snow and soil – data that is used for by late spring of 2021.

flood, river level and water supply fore- “These American-made aircraft will

casts. The aircraft can also be configured greatly enhance NOAA’s ability to col-

to support other NOAA missions, includ- lect data that are vital to forecasters,

ing coastal mapping and aerial surveys of researchers, and emergency managers,”
Continued on Page 47

Private Pilot Scholarship

Continued from Page 44 commercial or military aviation, and we
hope they do,” said Todd Taylor, Air
150 scholarships valued at approximately Force Junior ROTC Program
$20,000 each. The cadets were competi- Development chief. “However, they have
tively boarded to ensure only the most taken the first step to becoming tomor-
qualified cadets were sent to the partner row’s aviation leaders.”
universities.
“I can confidently say that these stu-
In two years, the Flight Academy dents performed as good as or better than
has produced 217 new pilots. This year, our residential degree-seeking students,”
117 Flight Academy cadets graduated Patankar said. “We would be glad to admit
from high school. Although there are no all of them. As some of the flight instruc-
military requirements for the scholarship, tors observed, these students faced chal-
51 cadets were offered Air Force ROTC lenges and setbacks, but they persevered,
scholarships and 16 cadets were offered and they kept each other motivated.”
Air Force Academy appointments.

“Students may choose a career in

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THE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT WELCOMES American Aircraft Sales Co.

MATTHEW R. BURCHETTE AS ITS WE HAVE MOVED!

NEW SENIOR CURATOR 50 YEARS IN BUSINESS–NEW LOCATION

Burchette Starts his New Role on Sept. 3, 2019

After an extensive two-year search, 1955 Beechcraft T-34B Mentor 1976 Beech Sport
The Museum of Flight recently 60 HRS Since Restoration............$225,000 1800 TTSN, 250 STOH, hangar kept very
announced that Matthew R. Burchette nice original paint and interior
will assume the role of its Senior Curator NDH...............................................$32,950
effective Sept. 3, 2019. Burchette is cur-
rently Curator for Wings Over the SOLD
Rockies Air and Space Museum in
Denver, Colo., a position he has held 1980 Piper Archer II 181 1978 Piper Warrior 161
since 2005.
3400 TTSN, 1400 SMOH, new interior, nice 35 SMOH, 3000 TTSN, new paint, super clean
In making the announcement, The paint, IFR, NDH ............................$69,950 airplane .....................................................$59,950
Museum of Flight President and CEO
Matt Hayes said “The Museum inter- (Courtesy Museum of Flight) 1974 Piper Warrior 151 1979 Piper Warrior II 161
viewed many qualified candidates from
around the country to get to this point. ments. He will be the key spokesperson for 426 SMOH, 3200 TTSN, hangar kept by last 1278 SMOH, 15,193 TTSN, Garmin
Matthew has the right combination of the Museum and its collection. owner since 1993, needs annual ..........$29,950 Avionics ........................................$25,000
curatorial and subject matter expertise,
passion, and energy. Matthew is also a Burchette will also collaborate with 1982 Cessna 172P 180 HP 1978 Piper Archer
well-respected speaker and media figure, the Director of Collections to establish
hosting his own YouTube video blog that future collecting strategies and policies, 1387 SNEW 180 HP Engine, 5200 TTSN, IFR, 2400 TTSN, 400 SFRMAN, Garmin 430
was recently picked up by PBS. The video including those for the processing, col- Hangar Kept, Looks like new, NDH. ..........CALL! GPS, new leather interior, one owner since
series has a sizeable following on social lecting and digitizing of projects based on 1980, NDH.....................................$79,959
media and we look forward to tapping into the significance of collection materials.
Matthew’s many talents. We feel very for- He will increase the visibility of the col- 1977 Piper Archer 181 1980 Beech Sierra
tunate that he will be part of The lection through outreach activities and
Museum’s Senior Leadership Team.” ensure that the Museum’s collection is Only 700 TTSN, one owner based in 2600 TTSN, 850 SMOH, S-TEC 50 A/P, NDH
developing to meet the needs of the Livermore CA since New................$70,000 all original like new hangar kept...........$59,950
During his tenure at Wings over the patron-base and in line with American
Rockies, Burchette cared for all of the Alliance of Museums’ best practices and SOLD
institution’s artifacts, including over 50 industry standards.
historic aircraft. He also participated in
grant writing, created two traveling As Senior Curator he will ensure the
exhibits and was a key member of the intellectual integrity of the Museum’s
Museum’s speakers’ bureau. Prior to his exhibits by collaborating with the Exhibits
role at Wings Over the Rockies, Department to devise and develop new
Burchette held the position of Education exhibits and act as a liaison between the
Director and Assistant Curator at the two departments. Burchette will also col-
Lone Star Flight Museum then in laborate with the Director of Aircraft
Galveston, Texas. Collections and Restoration, and the
Director of Collections, to evolve conser-
As Senior Curator of The Museum of vation and restoration guidelines to pre-
Flight, Burchette will serve as the academ- serve and restore the authenticity of each
ic leader and aerospace subject matter aircraft and spacecraft to museum quality.
expert for the Museum while providing
curatorial guidance across Museum depart-

NOAA Operations Center in Lakeland, Florida, 1977 Cessna 172 Skyhawk 180 HP 1978 Cessna 152
along with NOAA’s nine other special-
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Clockwise from top: 1. Camera plane with four sensor camera gimbal. 2. Pilot’s eye view of railroad and pipeline from 1,500 feet. Railroad junction and pipeline from 1,500 feet
captured with a stabilized 1,200 mm lens 3. Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA shot from 1,500 feet. 4. Bay Area refinery. 5. A view of the California coastline.

(All photos courtesy fo SkyCam Aviation)

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