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MAY
7 Q Paso Robles, CA: Estrella Warbirds Wings & Wheels, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., QUOTES ON: NEW TANKS -
Paso Robles Municipal Airport, (805) 238-9317, ewarbirds.org. Cherokee Tanks
7—8 Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fuel Cells & Metal Tanks 10 YEAR WARRANTY
13 Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Repair, overhauled & new
13 — 15 Q Wrightstown, NJ: McGuire AFB Air Show. CANCELED Technical Information or
14 — 15 Q Alamogordo, NM: “Legacy of Liberty” Open House & Air Show, Free Fuel Grade Decals
gates 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Holloman AFB, holloman. af.mil/open-house.
18 Q Troy, OH: First Responder Appreciation Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., www.hartwig-fuelcell.com MONARCH PREMIUM CAPS
20 — 21 WACO Air Museum, (937) 335-9226, wacoairmuseum.org. Premium Stainless Steel
20 — 22 Q Valdez, AK: Fly-In & Air Show, all day, Valdez Pioneer Field, (907) Umbrella Caps
21 835-8244, valdezflyin.com. for your
Q Fairfield, CA: Wings over Solano, 9 a.m., Travis AFB, travis.af.mil. Cessna 177 through 210
21 — 22 Q Rapid City, SD: Ellsworth AFB Air Show, ellsworthairshow.com.
25 Q Riverside, CA: March ARB Air & Space Expo. CANCELED. [email protected]
27 — 30 Q Spokane, WA: Inland Northwest Skyfest, Fairchild AFB, fairchild.af.mil.
28 Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., US: 1-800-843-8033 Keeping aircraft in the air since 1952
28 — 29 Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, [email protected]. CDN: 1-800-665-0236
Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery- INTL: 1-204-668-3234
29 Gibbs Field, (619) 301-2530. FAX: 1-204-339-3351
30 Q Troy, OH: Aviation Lecture Series, doors 6:30 p.m., WACO Historical
Society, (937) 335-9226, wacoairmuseum.org. FLY HIGH MHSince
JUNE Q Peru, IL: TBM Avenger Reunion, times TBA, Illinois Valley Regional 1985
Airport, tbmreunion.org. with
Q Hillsboro, OR: Oregon Int’l. Air Show, Portland-Hillsboro Airport, Aviation Oxygen Systems
(503) 629-0706, oregonairshow.com. Mountain
Q San Martin, CA: Food Truck Fly-In & Armed Forces Day Celebration, High MOUNTAIN HIGH
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., San Martin Airport, (408) 683-2290, wingsofhistory.org. Made in the USA Equipment & Supply Company
Q Abilene, TX: Big Country Air Fest, gates 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Abilene
Regional Airport, bigcountryairfest.org. GA and Rotorcraft Pilots use MH Oxygen Systems with Pulse-DemandTM
Q Madera, CA: Gathering of Warbirds Reunion, gates 7 a.m., Madera
Municipal Airport, warbirdsreunion.org. sss Makes flying at the higher altitudes safe and comfortable sss
Q San Martin, CA: Armed Forces Day “The Food Truck Fly-In,” 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m., San Martin Airport, (408) 683-2290, wingsofhistory.org. Portable Pulse-DemandTM Systems
Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Flabob
Airport, (951) 683-2309, flabob.org. MH XCP
Q Petaluma, CA: Petaluma Display Days, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Petaluma 1-4 Place
Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404.
Q Dover, DE: Thunder over Dover, Dover AFB, dover.af.mil. Cross-Country
Q Titusville, FL: Space Coast Warbird AirShow, Space Coast Regional 0ILOT
Airport, spacecoastairshow.com. System
Q Colorado Springs, CO: USAFA Graduation-Thunderbirds Fly-Over,
U.S. Air Force Academy.
Q Los Angeles, CA: LA Fleet Week, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., LA Waterfront,
(310) 971-4461, lafleetweek.com.
Q San Marcos, TX: Go Wheels Up! gates 10 a.m., San Marcos Regional
Airport, gowheelsup.live.
Q Wantagh, NY: Bethpage Air Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jones Beach
State Park, (516) 490-2400, bethpageairshow.com.
Q Miami Beach, FL: Hyundai Air & Sea Show, opens 10 a.m., South
Beach, usasalute.com.
Q Indianapolis, IN: Indy 500 Thunderbirds Fly-Over, Indy Motor Speedway.
Q Palm Springs, CA: Memorial Day Flower Drop & Air Fair, 1 p.m.,
Palm Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262.

3—4 Q Salt Lake City, UT: Skypark Aviation Festival, Skypark Airport, (801) EZ BreatheTM
3—5 295-3877, skyparkutah.com. Cannulas
3—6 Q Reading, PA: Mid-Atlantic WWII Weekend, gates 8:30 a.m., Reading
4 Regional Airport, (610) 372-7333, maam.org.
4—5 Q Hayward, CA: Hayward Air Rally, 500-mile VFR cross-country
challenge to Bend, OR, hwdairrally.org.
Q Greenwood, MS: Greenwood-Leflore Airshow, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,

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FAA/CAMI
Greenwood-Leflore Airport, (662) 581-7233, gwcommonwealth.com. Tested
Q Eau Claire, WI: Chippewa Valley Air show, gates 8:30 a.m., Chippewa www.MHoxygen.com s [email protected]
Valley Regional Airport, (715) 598-3203, chippewavalleyairshow.com.
Q Ft. Wayne, IN: Ft. Wayne Open House & Air Show, Ft. Wayne ANGB,
tickets (260) 300-7418, fwairshow.com.
Q Geneseo, NY: National Warplane Museum-Geneseo Airshow (drive-in),
Geneseo Airport, (585) 243-2100, nationalwarplanemuseum.com.
Q Bolingbrook, IL: Cavalcade of Planes, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Clow Int’l.
Airport, (630) 378-0479, cavalcadeofplanes.com.
Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com.

Continued on Page 10

4 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years May 2022

COVER STORY

LIVERMORE FLIGHT SCHOOL EARNS BEST FLIGHT SCHOOL!

By Annamarie Buonocore Livermore Airport just east of San (Courtesy XL Aviation) Good times at XL Aviation
Francisco. “The weather is always per- (Courtesy XL Aviation)
There are many different approach- fect, and you get a lot of diversity here. I people from other countries who would
es to flight training, and with so am in California because I am a physicist not have had the opportunity to learn to (Courtesy XL Aviation)
many options from which to by trade, and I have been in tech my fly in their home countries. This has
choose, students can find the process whole life,” Henderson said. made for a diverse group of students who
confusing and overwhelming. For the last have excelled through the program very
38 years, In Flight USA has covered Because the school is in Silicon quickly, including one young woman
extensive ground when it comes to flight Valley, they have been able to attract who came in without any hours at all and
schools, especially here in the Bay Area. many tech workers, STEM students, and got her PPL in just three months. “I had
A unique model has sprouted up at the
Livermore Airport, and this operation has Continued on Page 20
grown faster than even the owner,
Michael Henderson, expected. XL
Aviation offers both basic and advanced
aerobatic training. “We do everything
from beginner Cessna stuff to advanced
aerobatics”, said Henderson. This year,
XL earned a pretty big award for best
flight school in the country. We recently
had the opportunity to interview
Henderson, and here is what we gathered.

Awards like these do not come to
everybody everyday, especially for a
school that has only been in business
since 2019. Henderson attributed his suc-
cess to location, location, location! The
students and staff love being at the

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Volume 38, Number 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS May 2022

650-358-9908 • Fax: 650-358-9254 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.inflightusa.com

ON THE COVER

FEATURED STORY FEATURED STORY

XL AVIATION TAKES THE DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME:
WORLD OF AEROBATIC
TRAINING BY STORM MID-AIR
PLANE SWAP IS
By Annamarie Buonocore HALF SUCCESSFUL
Page 4
(FAA Investigating…)

Page 19

NEWS Cover Image Courtesy of XL Aviation COLUMNS

AOPA Air Safety Institute Refreshes Safety-To-Go ................................9 Editorial: Culture of Service Flying With Faber: Visiting Old Friends in San Francisco
Real-Time Tracking of Medical Application Now Available..................12 By Ed Downs ..................................................................6 By Stuart J. Faber ........................................................29
Applications Open to Modernize Small-Town Regional Airports ......13
EAA Efforts Successful in Update to FAA Turf Operations ................16 Editorial: Days Like These Homebuilder’s Workshop: When Tower Says, “Roger”
Textron Completes Acquisition of Pipistrel ..........................................17 By Mark Baker, AOPA ......................................................8 By Ed Wischmeyer ......................................................32
DeHavilland Launches DHC-515 Firefighter ..........................................21
ATP Unveils New Pilot Training Center in Fort Myers ..........................22 To Shut Down or Not to Shut Down, Part One SafeLandings: Wake Turbulence ....................................37
Pacific Airshow Returns to Huntington Beach, So Cal ........................24 By Matt Odenbrett ........................................................14
Baker, Other AOPA Leaders Brief Pilots at Sun ‘n Fun Goodies & Gadgets: Aircraft Spruce ..........................46
Beanbags for Ukraine: Flight School Raises $17,000
By Niki Britton, AOPA ..................................................................................25 By Jill W. Tallman, AOPA.................................................18 DEPARTMENTS
AirVenture 2022 To Celebrate Young Eagles 30th Anniversary ..........26
San Diego Air & Space Receives “Mexico-Excelsior’s” Altimeter......28 Team Travis Flies Away to Alpena CRTC for Calendar of Events ..........................................................3
Biden Administration Supports Sustainable Aviation Fuel ................36 Readiness Exercise Classifieds ......................................................................48
Historic Aircraft Anniversaries Slated for AirVenture ..........................38 By Lan Kim, 60th Air Mobility...........................................33 Index of Advertisers ......................................................50
Flying Taxi Cabs in the Near Future? UIUC Says Yes!..........................39
First Advanced Air Mobility Vertiport Open for Public Viewing ..........40 Is “The Pilot Personality” An Oxymoron?
Air Force Tests Oxygen System for T-7 Red Hawk................................42 By Bert Botta ................................................................34
Bombardier Begins New Era in Wichita..................................................43
Audio By Pilots for Pilots: Check Out AOPA’s Podcasts ....................44
Tecnam Shapes Future of IFR Aviation Training with P-Mentor ........45
Sensenich Propeller’s New Type Certification ......................................47

6 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years May 2022

2011799S8oCceastsanTaB1M82S930 12907054CHeaswsknear U40200A6F Editorial By Ed Downs

THE WRITTEN EXAM

AirplanesUSA Aircraft Sales proudly presents this one own- AirplanesUSA proudly offers this low time Hawker 400XP By Ed Downs Test), along with the time needed to study
er, pristine, low time Cessna 182S to market. This issue free to market. We assisted the Seller with the acquisition when and learn. There is no doubt, the “knowl-
182S has always been hangared in Northern California, is they purchased the airplane several years ago. We are Now, this is hard to do in written edge” part of flying takes a great deal
exceptionally low time and has an excellent maintenance pleased to now offer this extremely well cared for 8 pas- form, but when the term, “The more of one’s personal time than does the
history. It is rare to see such an example become available, VHQJHU H[HFXWLYH FRQ¿JXUHG ¿UH EORFNHG LQWHULRU +DZNHU Written Exam,” is verbally spo- act of taking flying lessons. The reality is,
and we are honored to market this beautiful machine. Dual 400A to market. Export and Worldwide delivery are avail- ken, one should hear a sudden back- passing a written exam means you know
instruction, export and worldwide delivery are available. All able. The aircraft is currently on Chilean registry CC-DRN, ground theme akin to the terrifying music about one third of what you need to know
trades considered.….............................................$319,900 and was exported from the USA in 2020.……...........CALL! used in the movie, “Jaws,” as the villain to pass a check ride and be a safe aviator.
fish, with blood reddened teeth, stalks its Really? Yep, and here is how you can
1991496C1oNm3m5aBnodnearn1z1a4B 2000 Commander 115 next victim. Yeah, that bad! See, even assess that truth yourself.
now… you can hear it. Dum, dum, dum,
1977 Piper Lance dum, … CRUNCH! Scary, eh? Let us assume you have successfully
passed the needed written and are prep-
AirplanesUSA is proud to present this beautiful N35 Bo- AirplanesUSA Aircraft Sales proudly presents this incredi- It is well known that more than half of ping for the check ride. Take a good look
nanza to the market! Gorgeous paint, speed mods, up- ble late model Commander 115 for sale. The engine was those who start learning to fly, or consider at the Airman Certification Standard
graded single piece windscreen and long-range fuel tanks. just overhauled by America’s Aircraft Engines, Tulsa, Okla- upgrading to a higher certificate or rating, (ACS) for your check ride. In just the
Hangared in the Midwest this beautiful bird needs a new homa. A low time and damage free airframe is compliment- fail to complete that quest. In the April Private Pilot ACS, you will encounter at
home. Call Today! Dual Instruction, Export and Worldwide ed by excellent cosmetics, a highly capable avionics panel, issue of In Flight USA, this writer least nine Areas of Operation, each hav-
Delivery Available.....................……........................$89,900 and complete and original log history. This is a no excuses addressed challenges of the flight test, such ing “Tasks.” You may encounter up to 54
example of one of the last of these planes produced. Dual as those given by my DPE brother, Earl different Tasks, each identifying multiple
instruction, export and worldwide delivery are available. All Downs (www.goldenageaviation.com). areas of “Knowledge” and “Risk” assess-
trades considered.….............................................$289,000 The editorial included tips to help out with ment. We are now talking about more
the flight test outcome. It could be assumed than 400 subjects that you may be called
Steve Feldman • Sales Manager that flight test failures are key to many giv- upon to talk about in a check ride. This is
(650) 394-7610 • [email protected] ing up on a certificate quest… not so. In all “book learning” stuff, about one third
fact, records show that up to 85 percent of of which was covered if you underwent a
San Carlos Airport • 620 Airport Way • San Carlos, California 94070 flight test applicants pass the checkride, typical “test prep” program. A lot of
and those who fail typically do just fine on studying, right? Surprised… do you have
www.airplanesusa.com the second try. Few “give up” after that first a copy of the appropriate ACS? Nearly
failure. So why the high dropout rate? two thirds of the students this writer
works with in live and ZOOM classes,
First, a disclaimer. The following from coast to coast, Alaska and Hawaii,
thoughts are anecdotal, not based upon a have never heard of the ACS, even
national survey, FAA statistics or consulta- though they may have one included in
tion with the many alphabet groups repre- one of the popular study kits available
senting general aviation. This editorial is on-line. Shame on instructors who do not
addressing primary sport, private, commer- review such kits with their students!
cial and instrument ratings. These are folks
entering aviation or moving up the ladder So, how does one deal with the writ-
of PIC privileges. But these opinions are ten exam? No sweat, just by a bunch of
not without personal knowledge, having books and schedule plenty of study time,
been an active flight and ground instructor just like you did when in school or college,
for nearly 65 years in general aviation, right? Sure, you have plenty of time to
charter and air carrier operations, involving study, without interruptions, like barking
all categories, of aircraft, in some 30 differ- dogs or family chores. Of course, your CFI
ent countries. Currently, this writer works will help, or the flight school will integrate
with more than 300 students per year from ground training for you, right? How about
every state in the union, for all ratings. The a self-study course, either online or down-
opinions offered are certainly up for chal- loaded to your computer? All it takes is the
lenge, and comments can be sent to the edi- discipline to sit in one spot and stare at a
tor ([email protected]). So, let’s take computer screen, right? Not a very appe-
a look at what this writer views as the most tizing menu so far, right?
common cause for not completing pilot
training. Let’s get a better view of just what
the “written” is. By reputation, FAA writ-
Of course, family and money are at ten exams are full of trick questions and
the head of the list. It has been said in material that is obsolete and irrelevant…
many ways, but the old adage, “life is true of false? Mostly false. At best, writ-
what happens while you are planning,” is ing test questions is very difficult, espe-
certainly true when it comes to flying. No cially when the information to be learned
matter what our plan for the future might is as vast as it is in aviation. At best, the
be, “life” can step in and change those 60 question private and instrument exams
plans. But coming close to “family and cover only a smattering of what one real-
money” is the need to take a written exam ly needs to know. The 100 question com-
(now called the Airman Knowledge
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Editorial both written and computer based? Such THE 42ND EDITION
courses tend to “teach the test” and typi-
Continued from Page 6 cally do a good job of getting one “past Bahamas &
the written.” But they do not provide the Caribbean Editions
mercial exam is little more than a long depth of training or detail needed to be an
private exam, with additional questions, accomplished aviator. Recommended? The only CflOyiMngPLthEeTEislRaEnSdOs. URCE
including complex performance charts Absolutely, if one keeps in mind that for
and weight and balance computations, in more study will be needed to pass a check
addition to commercial regs. ride and be a safe pilot. The idea of dedi- Exclusive
cated test prep programs began in the Online Access
In this writer’s experience, there are early 1960’s, as personally owned record-
no “trick” questions, but there certainly ing devices became popular… the web Free one-year
are questions that are obsolete, poorly was years in the future. The King Schools subscription to
written or purely theoretical, having little truly popularized home study with AOPA Pilot Guide
connection with operating in the National Aviation Seminars pioneering live week- content online
Airspace System. Most questions are per- end programs. Both mediums are now
tinent to reality. It is possible to undertake available, offering the equivalent of a BUY NOW
personal study and pass a written exam, two-day course “guaranteed” to get you a AOPA.ORG/PILOTGUIDES
but using training material, specific to the good test result. The last two-plus years
written, can save time. Keep in mind that of COVID caused ZOOM classes to take
you will need an endorsement from a CFI over much of the two-day live classes,
or ground instructor stating that you have with both live and ZOOM being popular.
“undergone a course of study.” If simply The downside of two-day test prep cours-
hitting the bookstores and conducting es is that many CFIs simply refer their
self-study is your choice, make sure your student to such a program and assume
CFI knows of your plans so a proper (and that is enough training to create a safe
legal) endorsement can be entered into pilot who can pass the flight test. They
your flight records. Excellent pre-assem- are wrong. The self-study home courses
bled training kits are readily available retain the challenge of managing one’s
from a variety of online sources. One of time. The two-day ZOOM, or live class,
In Flight USA’s long time advertisers, is sort of a forced commitment, leading to
Aircraft Spruce (often thought of as only success in a shorter period of time. Both
an aircraft parts house) has a remarkably choices require one to take sample exams
diverse selection of training materials. very seriously and do some additional
Many search engine look-ups will study. The previously listed books remain
include titles by Gleim, King Schools, essential to passing the check ride.
Jeppesen, My Pilot Store and Aviation
Supplies & Academics (ASA) plus many So, which system of preparation
others. All offer excellent training publi- works best? Obviously, that depends
cations, but so does the FAA. When look- upon the individual. Book worms (like
ing at the ACS, you will find referenced this writer) like self-study and read books
publications upon which the flight test on astronomy and astrophysics for fun
and written exams are based. Listed and relaxation. This writer’s aviation
below are the FAA publications that serve studies began in the 1940’s, with books
as the principle source of written exam dating back to 1918 (Military Aeroplane
questions and answers to any oral exam by Grover Loening) and progressing to
that could be given on the practical flight Jeppesen publications bought from a
test. These books serve private, commer- local bookstore (actual books, with paper
cial, instrument, CFI, and CFII for SEL pages!) from a retail store, Pan American
and MEL, covering multiple aircraft cat- Navigations Services. Of course, Stick
egories. They are a “must have” for all and Rudder, by Wolfgang Langewiesche
pilots. They can be downloaded from the joined my library early in the game.
FAA website for free, but the cost of Having become involved in weekend
printer ink is more than simply buying a training more than 35 years ago with
commercial re-print. These book are Aviation Seminars, this CFI learned that
often sold as two-book sets, for under weekend training can work, even if a pro-
$45. They are referenced in both written jector bulb would blow out with every
exams and the ACS. They are very well class! Today, most classes I teach are over
written and illustrated with excellent the computer, using ZOOM, but live
color images. classes are still popular. Which do I like
best, ZOOM or live? No contest… live!
• Current FAR/AIM book Students in a ZOOM class tend to go
• Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical mute and stay off screen, failing to per-
sonally participate in the class; a big mis-
Knowledge FAA-H-8083-25B take. A live class forces participation and
• Airplane Flying Handbook FAA-H- greatly improves learning. Both mediums

8083-3C Continued on Page 9
• Instrument Procedures Handbook

FAA-8083-16B
• Instrument Flying Handbook FAA-

8083-15B
What about dedicated test prep courses,

8 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years May 2022

By Mark Baker DAYS LIKE THESE To cap off the days, you’ll be able to watch
exciting world-class aviators facing off in
AOPA President and CEO Come Hang Out with Us This Year a high-energy STOL demonstration.

I’m writing these words just having clear to get back together in-person. And calling our events Hangouts. And they’ll In addition to these two Hangout
returned home from a whirlwind now it’s a go! be just like they sound, capturing the spir- events, we will be back with our Aviator
week at Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo it of aviation in a way that brings out the Showcase in 2022. Like last year, we’ll
in Lakeland, Florida. What a great time. Mark your 2022 calendar and set best of events and the best in aviation. hold this at Fort Worth Alliance Airport in
The days were long but filled with so your travel sights on Spokane, Texas. Held on June 16 and 17, the
much excitement, camaraderie, and aeri- Washington; Tampa, Florida; and Fort Our first Hangout will take place on Aviator Showcase will again be an amaz-
al entertainment that the week quite liter- Worth, Texas. Sept. 9 and 10 at Felts Field in Spokane, ing opportunity to meet with the indus-
ally flew by. Amid the events and meet- Washington, followed by our Hangout on try’s leading experts in avionics and
ings, I had a chance to meet with our If you’ve been fortunate enough to Nov. 4 and 5 at Tampa Executive Airport in cockpit technology, flight planning and
members – reminding me that my best attend one of our fly-in events over the Florida. They are both great aviation loca- weather resources, and aircraft manufac-
days are spent with you. years, you know how exciting and fun tions, places I have long loved flying to. turing and sales. Everything you and your
they are. In just the past eight years, airplane need.
An airplane, blue skies, and thou- we’ve welcomed more than 100,000 These two-day Hangouts will offer
sands of aviation enthusiasts always puts attendees to our engaging and education- everything a pilot could want – fun, food, Our Aviator Showcase will feature an
me in a good mood. Sun ’n Fun never al gatherings across the country. We’ve learning, and a chance to renew old exhibit hall, aircraft display, and education-
fails to exceed my expectations, and this seen our members in all regions – stretch- friendships and forge new ones. AOPA al seminars presented by event sponsors. If
year was no exception. I love spending ing from New England to Southern Hangouts will offer the ultimate experi- you’re looking to upgrade or still searching
the days talking with you – about where California, from the Pacific Northwest to ence for the GA community and aviation for the perfect aircraft, local services such
you’re traveling, what you’re flying and, Florida, and nearly everywhere in enthusiasts looking for an adventurous as paint shops, avionics manufacturers, and
yes, even the issues you’re coming across between. More than 20 wonderful desti- escape back to the grassroots fun of fly- aircraft detailers will be there to help. You
that impact your freedom to fly. It’s days nations in all. ing. Who doesn’t love pitching a tent can also talk to aviation finance profession-
like these that remind us of why we do under the wing, shooting the breeze, and als, insurers, and dealers about buying the
what we do at AOPA. If there is one thing that the past few telling stories (some of them true!) aircraft of your dreams.
years have taught us, it’s that it’s impor- around a good old-fashioned campfire?
I’m thrilled about aviation-event tant to gather with our friends in settings What an amazing year it’s shaping
season kicking into high gear, and more that allow us to kick back, share some Strolling around, you’ll be able to see up to be. I can’t wait to see all of you at
specifically, the return of AOPA events. stories, and simply enjoy each other’s many aircraft displays, chat with aviation one of our AOPA events and talk all
We haven’t had one of our fly-ins since company. vendors, socialize with top aviation influ- things flying. Blue skies wherever you’re
2019, and I’ve been waiting for the all- encers, and connect with fellow aviators flying this year. Hopefully, it’s with us!
In short, we just love hanging out while enjoying food trucks, live music,
with our fellow aviators. and entertainment. We’ll also have staff on
hand who will answer any question you
So, while we have cherished every have about AOPA and your membership.
one of our past fly-ins, we’re excited to
roll out a new concept in 2022. We’re

PRESIDENT BIDEN, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION DELIVER HISTORIC
INVESTMENTS TO AIRPORT IN AUGUSTA, KANSAS AND DENTON, TEXAS

During a visit to Augusta Municipal Situated along Highway 54/400 just 10 minutes east of Wichita, Kansas and outside of clean drinking water, modern wastewater
Airport near Augusta, Kan., on April 19, systems, reliable and affordable electricity,
FAA Deputy Administrator Bradley Mims congested commercial airspace, Augusta Municipal Airport is the airport of choice for and good-paying jobs in every community.
highlighted funding coming the airport’s
way as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan pilots visiting the bustling Wichita, Kansas metro area or the scenic Flint Hills. AMA During a visit to Denton Enterprise
Infrastructure Law (BIL) that provides a Airport on April 20, Acting FAA
once-in-a-generation investment in rural offers the amenities of larger airports without all of the hassles. Boasting competitive Administrator Billy Nolen highlighted
and smaller communities. The Biden- funding coming the airport’s way also as
Harris Administration is investing in the fuel prices, zero landing fees, and short taxi times, there is no more convenient or afford- part of President Biden’s Bipartisan
infrastructure that benefits Americans in Infrastructure Law that provides a once-
smaller towns to create good-paying jobs, able stop for the general aviation or business flyer! (Courtesy AMA) in-a-generation investment in communi-
generate new economic opportunities and ties across the country.
build community wealth. sustainability projects, as well as terminal, and municipal communities across the
airport-transit connections and roadway country. Supporting Americans living in “General aviation airports are vital to
“These communities may be small projects. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law these areas remains a top priority for the this community and to communities
in size, but they have a big impact on invests $20 billion in the nation’s airports. Biden Administration, and the Bipartisan throughout our nation. They are where pilots
keeping our National Airspace System Infrastructure Law delivers on the get trained, emergency medical services
operating safely and efficiently. With this President Biden’s Bipartisan President’s promises to provide affordable take off and land, and in many cases where
new funding, Augusta Municipal and air- Infrastructure Law is sending historic high-speed Internet, safe roads and bridges, young people are introduced to flying for the
ports across the country will get to work investments to revitalize and rebuild small very first time,” Acting Administrator Nolen
on projects that have waited for years,” said while visiting the airport. “Denton
FAA Deputy Administrator A. Bradley County continues its rapid growth, and it’s
Mims said while visiting the airport. essential we support its growth.”

Augusta Municipal Airport is set to Denton Enterprise Airport is set to
receive $159,000 in BIL funding for Fiscal receive $763,000 through the law in fiscal
Year 2022. This program allows invest- year 2022. This program allows invest-
ments in runways, taxiways, safety and ments in runways, taxiways and safety and

Continued on Page 12

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8 Q Ypsilanti, MI: Wild Wednesday Aircraft Show, gates 4:30 p.m., Willow
Run Airport, (734) 483-4030, yankeeairmuseum.org.
10 — 12 Q West Milford, NJ: Greenwood Lake Air Show, gates TBA, Greenwood
Lake Airport, (973) 728-7721, greenwoodlakeairshow.com.
11 Q Spokane, WA: Neighbor Day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Felts Field, (509) 455-
6455, feltsfield.spokaneairports.net.
11 — 12 Q St. Louis, MO: Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo, 9 a.m. to
5 p.m., Spirit of St. Louis Airport, (314) 529-1963, spirit-airshow.com.
Q Ocean City, MD: OC Air Show, ocairshow.com.
www.PCA.aero | 800.353.0370 Q Latrobe, PA: Westmoreland County Air Show, gates 10 a.m., Arnold

Palmer Regional Airport, palmerairport.com.
Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, [email protected].
12 Q Ypsilanti, MI: Yankee Air Museum Wings & Wheels, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
AERA 760 PORTABLE GP FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS Willow Run Airport, (734) 483-4030, yankeeairmuseum.org.
Q Monroe, LA: Red White and Blue Airshow, Fri. twilight show/Sat. airshow,
17 — 18 Monroe Regional Airport, (318) 362-5540, redwhiteandblueairshow.com.

NEW! 18 Q Zionsville, IN: CAF Wings over Indy, Pancake Breakfast 8:30 a.m.,
Indianapolis Executive Airport, wingsoverindy.com.
Q Granite Falls, MN: Ray Fagen Memorial Airshow, open 10 a.m., Granite
Falls Municipal Airport, (320) 564-6644, fagenfighterswwiimusuam.org.
Q Grant, NE: Nebraska State Fly-In & Airshow, open 7 a.m., Grant
County Airport, nebraskaaviationcouncil.org.
G5/PFD (TSO) ........................................................$2395 Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Flabob
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GI-275/EIS................................................. From $4595

18 — 19 Q Ontario, Canada: Borden Canadian Armed Forces Days & Air Show,
CFB Borden, Hangar 7, bordenairshow.ca.
Q Moses Lake, WA: Moses Lake Air Show, gates 9 a.m., Grant County
Int’l. Airport, rove.me.
AUDIO PANELS Q Millington, TN: Midsouth Airshow, gates 8 a.m., Millington-Memphis

Airport, (901) 867-7007, midsouthairshow.com.
19 Q Oakland, CA: Open Cockpit Day, noon to 4 p.m., Oakland Aviation
Museum, (510) 638-7100, oaklandaviationmuseum.org.
Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery-
Gibbs Field, (619) 301-2530.
21 — 25 Q Lock Haven, PA: Sentimental Journey Fly-In, gates 9 a.m., William T.
Piper Memorial Airport, (570) 893-4200, sentimentaljourneyfly-in.com.
GMA-342.........................................................................$1625 24 — 25 Q Wausau, WI: Wings over Wausau Airshow, gates Fri. 4 p.m./Sat. 11
4-PL Stereo Intercom • 3D Audio a.m., Wausau Downtown Airport, wausauevents.org.
3.5mm Aux Input • Voice Recorder Q Bryant, AR: Wings over Bryant Airshow, gates 10 a.m., Saline County
Regional Airport, wingsoverbryant.com.
GMA-345........................................................................ $1795 24 — 26 Q St. Thomas, Ontario: St. Thomas Air Fest/Great Lakes Int’l. Airshow,
Bluetooth • USB Port • 3D Audio $4795 St. Thomas Municipal Airport, airfest.ca.
6-PL Stereo Intercom • Voice Recorder

25 — 26 Q Ogden, UT: Utah Air Show “Warriors over the Wasatch,” 10 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., Hill AFB, theutahairshow.com.
Q Mount Hope, ON: Skyfest 50, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Canadian Warplane
Heritage Museum, Hamilton Airport, (905) 679-4183, (877) 347-3359,
warplane.com.
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Handheld Com/Nav $119
1 Q Tyler, TX: Rose City AirFest, gates 2 p.m., Tyler Pounds Regional
IC-A16 COM $249 Airport, (903) 566-1010, campvtyler.org.
IC-A25C COM* $349 Q Ottawa, Canada: Canada Day (fly-past/parade), Parliament Hill,
IC-A25N NAV/COM/GPS* canada.ca.
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SPECIALS Festival, W.K. Kellogg Airport, bcballoons.com.
2 Q Mabank, TX: Thunder over Cedar Creek Lake Air Show, 6:30 p.m.,
IC-A220 COM.............................$SPECIAL PRICING Cedar Creek Lake, (903) 347-8426, ccveteransfoundation.org.
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Q Addison, TX: Kaboom Town Air Show, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Addison
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8 — 10 Q Indiana, PA: Jimmy Stewart Airshow, breakfast each day 7 a.m., Jimmy
Stewart Airport, (724) 463-3883, jimmystewartairport.com.
9 Q Goshen, IN: America’s Freedom Fest, Goshen Municipal Airport, (574)
241-1332, americasfreedomfest.net.
Q Tarkio, MO: Wingnuts Flying Circus Air Show, gates 6:30 a.m., Gould
Peterson Municipal Airport, wingnutsflyingcircus.com.
9 — 10 Q Pensacola Beach, FL: Blue Angels Air Show, 11 a.m., Pensacola
Beach, (800) 635-4803, (850) 932-1500, visitpensacolabeach.com.
Q Mt. Clemens, MI: Open House & Air Show, gates 8 a.m., Selfridge
30 YEARS OF GIVING PILOTS ANGB, (586) 239-5576, teamselfridge.com.
THE BEST PRICING AND SERVICE Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
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AOPA ISSUES URGENT CALL TO SUPPORT
HARTFORD-BRAINARD AIRPORT

By Amelia Walsh pass, including setting in motion a state- The AOPA Expo in 2007 drew a crowd to
funded study to repurpose the airport land Hartford-Brainard Airport in Hartford,
AOPA for non-aeronautical development. Connecticut. The airport remains an asset
to the city and state, which would both be
AOPA urges Connecticut mem- The bill was expected to be debated well-served by increased investment, not
bers to speak up against a bill on the Connecticut Senate floor in late in closure, a legislative investigation conclud-
currently under consideration by April. (As of In Flight USA’s deadline, ed. (AOPA file photo by Chris Rose)
the state legislature that aims to phase out results were not available.)
Hartford-Brainard Airport by starving it P.O. Box 5402 • San Mateo, CA 94402
of further funds. To ensure this bill does not hurt (650) 358-9908 • Fax (650) 358-9254
Hartford-Brainard Airport, AOPA continues
The proposed bill would ultimately to urge Connecticut pilots and friends of the Founder ..................................................................................................................Ciro Buonocore
force the state to violate federal grant obliga- airport contact your local state legislators in Publisher/Editor................................................................................................Victoria Buonocore
tions by preventing the Connecticut Airport the House and Senate. Identify yourself as a Managing Editor..........................................................................................Annamarie Buonocore
Authority from making safety and infrastruc- resident of the district and urge them to Production Editors ............................................................................Anne Dobbins, Steve Pastis
ture investments, and jeopardize the roughly strike lines 32 through 36 from paragraph D Associate Editors ................................................................ Nicholas A. Veronico, Sagar Pathak
$59 million in annual economic impact gen- of Section 1 in Senate Bill 463. The lines Staff Contributors ..............................................S. Mark Rhodes, Larry Nazimek, Joe Gonzales
erated by operating the airport, which has read as follows: “On and after July 1, 2022, Columnists ..................Stuart Faber, Eric McCarthy, Ed Wischmeyer, Marilyn Dash, Ed Downs
served the region for more than a century. the Connecticut Airport Authority shall not Copy Editing ............................................................................................................Sally Gersbach
enter into any agreements or incur any obli- Advertising Sales Manager ........................................Ed Downs (650) 358-9908, (918) 873-0280
In recent months, Connecticut law- gations that would further encumber the
makers have been seriously considering property or that would prohibit or impinge In Flight USA is published each month by In Flight Publishing. It is circulated throughout the continental
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throughout the application and review Susan Northrup. “We will continue to
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pilots had to call the Office of Aerospace with the aviation community.”
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airport-transit connections and roadway
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country, like Augusta, the Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law delivers historic fund- a-generation investment in communities
ing, flexibilities, and benefits:
across the country. (Courtesy FAA)
• Providing high-speed internet to
COME LAND ON THE COLORADO WITH US! every home: More than 35 percent of ties. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
rural Americans and Tribal communities will deliver safer roads, bridges, railway
• Highly Experienced Instructors and DPE lack wired access to broadband at accept- crossings, and other critical improvements
• Private and Commercial ASES Add-On Ratings able speeds. The Bipartisan Infrastructure to the quality and safety of our roadways.
• Flight Reviews in an Amphibious Airplane Law invests $65 billion to make high-
• Re-Current Training Flights speed internet available to all Americans, • Ensuring clean drinking water and
bring down high-speed internet prices basic sanitation in every home: Across the
www.lakehavasuseaplanes.com across the board, and provide technical country, including in rural and Tribal com-
assistance to rural communities seeking munities, pipes and treatment plants are aging
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health. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s
• Creating good-paying jobs cleaning transformative investment in our water and
up legacy pollution in rural communities: wastewater infrastructure will fundamentally
The President committed to creating good- change quality of life for millions of
paying jobs in rural communities across the Americans by eliminating lead pipes, provid-
country and ensuring those communities ing critical access to sanitation, and more.
are safe, high-quality places to live. Legacy
pollution from industries that extracted nat- • Building communities resilient to
ural resources from rural areas left behind natural disasters and the threat of climate
huge quantities of environmental degrada- change: Last year, the United States faced
tion has held back the economic growth 22 extreme weather and climate-related dis-
and success of rural communities. aster events with losses over $1 billion – a
cumulative price tag of nearly $100 billion.
• Delivering a historic investment in These included damaging floods, fires, and
rural mobility: Limited access to trans- wind storms across rural America. The
portation options in rural and remote Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will improve
areas injure make it difficult for rural the resilience of rural communities.
American’s to access to jobs, basic serv-
ices, and their broader communities. The For more information on infrastructure
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests bil- investments specific to America’s rural com-
lions of dollars to make sure rural fami- munities, visit the Bipartisan Infrastructure
lies can get where they need to go. Law Rural Playbook at build.gov/rural. To
learn more about the Augusta (Kansas)
• Providing high-quality, safe roads Municipal Airport (AMA), visit augus-
and bridges for rural communities: While taks.org/government/departments/communi
Americans living in rural areas account for ty_development/augusta_municipal_airport/
just 20 percent of the population, they index.php.
comprise nearly half of all roadway fatali-

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REGIONAL AIR TRAFFIC TOWERS

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need to go. This funding will help ensure “This funding will allow airport
that air traffic is safe and reliable in com-
munities across America,” said U.S. sponsors to build or repair their facilities
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
to meet safety standards and be environ-
The FAA Contract Tower Compe-
titive Grant program provides $20 million mentally friendly and sustainable,” said
annually for five years within the newly
established Airport Infrastructure Grant FAA Associate Administrator of Airports
program. Grants awarded under this pro-
gram are at a 100 percent federal participa- Shannetta Griffin.
tion. No airport match is required.
Airports are encouraged to submit
There are currently around 156 air-
ports with air traffic control contract towers eligible projects as soon as possible, but
eligible for this funding. These towers are
must do so by May 16, 2022.
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The President’s Bipartisan
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ted, it will appear in the pilot’s Infrastructure Law, also known as the
MedXPress profile. Status updates will
change as the application moves through Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, is
the FAA’s review process. If an applica-
tion is deferred or denied, the applicant the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan
will receive detailed information through
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Midwest. (Courtesy Matt Odenbrett)

6 RDU + LJKHU UHHQHU By Matt Odenbrett to our flight when Erik awakened me
6 RDU * from my reverie, “Oil pressure is drop-
Erik and I were cruising along in the ping on the left engine.” Say what?
Cessna 404 Titan at 6,000 feet on
a very dark, cold February morn- I focused my eyes back inside the
ing above the frozen northern prairie. We cockpit and looked at the engine gauges
had departed home base about ten min- staring me in the face. Sure enough, the
utes prior and I had checked in with left engine oil pressure had left its usual
Minneapolis Center to get our IFR clear- position at the mid-point of the gauge and
ance to our destination. Once there, we was slowly descending. This was very
would board our passengers and com- annoying. We had a brand-new
mence our daily shuttle service for a local Continental GTSIO-520 engine on the
manufacturer. left nacelle, which only had been installed
less than ten flight hours before. What the
It was extremely cold that morning. heck? I stared a few seconds longer in
Our outside air temperature gauge had read disbelief before my troubleshooting
-35 degrees Fahrenheit on our 5 a.m. take- instincts kicked in.
off, and we had left contrails behind us on
the runway. I know because I was sitting in I said, “Can you see any oil on the
the right seat that morning and glanced nacelle?”
behind the right-wing trailing edge during
our takeoff roll and spotted them. The Erik shined his flashlight out his
Janitrol heater was still working hard to window onto the nacelle, “Negative.”
warm up the cabin of the Titan, but at least
we were not seeing our breath anymore. “Then where the heck is the oil
going?”
Despite flying through a clear sky
with a bright moon and no clouds to “I dunno.”
speak of, we had little to look at other I checked the oil temperature gauge. If
than the stars and a few lights on the we really were losing oil, then the oil tem-
ground wherever there were farms. The perature should be climbing sharply. It had
landscape was familiar to us on this Milk risen, but only slightly. Why? The outside
Run, so Erik focused on his flight instru- air temperature gauge still read -30 degrees
ments while he hand-flew us through the Fahrenheit. Was that masking the problem?
dark, moonlit morning. Now that we knew we had a prob-
lem; it was time to take action. Erik throt-
After Erik had set cruise power there tled back the left engine by several inch-
really wasn’t much for me to do, other es of mercury to see if the oil pressure
than stay alert for any radio calls from would stabilize. No effect. By now we
Center. Since we were the only airplane were nearly halfway to our destination,
on the frequency at 5 a.m., I did not have and we were both uneasy about continu-
a heavy workload in the cockpit. I was ing on.
lazily watching the ground lights pass I asked Erik, “Do you think the oil
under us and not really paying attention pressure gauge might be faulty? We can’t
see an oil leak and the engine is running

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EAA EFFORTS FIND SUCCESS IN UPDATED FAA TURF OPERATIONS POLICY

The FAA on April 7 released updates EAA/FAA Winter Recreational Summit. Soft-Field takeoffs and landings are
to its airport design standards, and among Subsequently, in September 2020, explained in a story on EAA’s website titled
the policy updates is a long-awaited “Hangar Flying” by Steve Krog, April 3,
acknowledgment to allow turf operations EAA combined with AOPA, the 2019 (https://inspire.eaa.org/2019/04/03/
on unpaved runway safety areas (RSAs). Recreational Aviation Foundation, and soft-field-takeoffs-and-landings/).
This is a policy update first suggested by the United States Parachute Association
EAA several years ago during the annual in joint comments to the FAA in support (Courtesy EAA/Hangar Flying)

Continued on Page 18

To Shut Down or Not to Shut Down

Continued from Page 14 above the left controls on the throttle after we had departed. to! We had left with 11. The Pilots
quadrant. After all, we certainly didn’t Erik and I discovered taxiing a Operating Handbook stated that the air-
fine. Oil temp is slightly elevated but not want to shut down the good engine! I plane wasn’t to be flown without at least
outside normal operating range.” brought my hand to the left throttle and Cessna Titan on just one engine was a nine quarts in each engine before start, but
barked, “Verify, left throttle to idle!” chore. He had to keep his right foot until then I had had no idea whether the
Erik and I were co-captains, and we depressed nearly all the way down on the engine would operate with less than nine.
swapped seats on every leg we flew. Since Erik glanced at the power quadrant rudder pedal to maintain the taxiway cen- Useful information, which would prove to
Erik was in the left seat on this leg, he was and replied, “Verified!” terline and had to keep the right engine at be very useful to me later in my career.
in command and it was his decision. He over 1,500 RPM to counteract the addi-
made it. “Call Center and tell them we are I brought the left throttle to idle and tional drag of the canted nosewheel. This When should one shut down an
cancelling our IFR clearance, and we are declared, “Left throttle at idle!” is the sort of thing our multi-engine engine? Well, that depends.
going back to our departure point.” I did as instructors may have discussed with us
ordered, and Erik began a standard rate turn Erik continued to hold the right during training, but we had never had the In the case of having an oil leak, so
back towards home base. We slowly power levers and ordered, “Left prop to opportunity to experience it until now. long as the engine is producing power
descended to 3,500 feet while Erik contin- feather!” I brought my hand to the left We finally made it to our FBO ramp, shut one should keep it running until the
ued to throttle our left engine back and bring prop control and again declared, “Verify, down the right engine and got out to engine says it can’t run any longer. It is
up more power on the right to keep us air- left prop to feather!” inspect the left side. important to remember that while the pri-
borne. More right rudder trim was neces- mary function of the oil in the engine is to
sary, and he dialed it in as I reset our destina- Erik glanced again at the power Sure enough, there was plenty of oil lubricate the moving parts, its secondary
tion in the Garmin 430. By now the left oil quadrant and said, “Verified!” streaming down the bottom of the function is to remove the internal heat of
pressure gauge had descended below the nacelle. Our engine had bled to death the moving parts of the engine generated
green arc, and Eric had brought the left I moved the left prop control into the while in flight, but we would have to wait by friction (or in the case of a Turbo-
engine nearly to zero thrust power. So long idle detent and called out, “Left prop to for the mechanic to take off the cowl to supercharger, to keep the bearings cool
as it was running normally we saw no reason feather position!” determine what had happened. inside the intense heat from the engine
to shut it down. However, the oil tempera- Meanwhile we made calls to our Director exhaust). The oil-cooler serves as the heat
ture gauge was rising towards the yellow “Left mixture control to idle cut- of Operations and Director of exchanger. Engine oil systems have a
zone. This seemed to confirm our worst fear. off!” Maintenance, then put away the 404 and larger than required oil reservoir in the oil
We had an engine that was slowly bleeding brought out our backup airplane – in this system, which serves as a heat sink and a
to death, but it was continuing to operate. My hand again went to the left mix- case it was the company’s Cessna C414A reserve supply of oil should a leak devel-
ture, “Verify left mixture control to idle – and went back to work flying the corpo- op. Now everyone is taught in flight
Forty miles out from home base, we cut-off!” rate shuttle for our client. training that if an engine is losing oil, that
could see the lights of our destination as oil loss will manifest itself by a loss of oil
it appeared over the horizon. I cancelled “Verified!” The next day, our Director of pressure and a rise in oil temperature, as
our flight following with Center and Again, I brought the left mixture to Maintenance explained to us what had there is less and less oil to absorb the
dialed into the local Common Traffic the cutoff position and declared, “Left happened, as best he could figure. We kept internal heat from the engine. In the case
Advisory Frequency. By now, the oil mixture control – idle cut-off!” our airplanes in an unheated hangar during of the Cessna 404, the outside air temper-
pressure gauge needle had dropped The left propeller quickly stopped winter, and ensured engine starts by plug- ature was so cold that the oil system did
below redline but the oil temperature windmilling as the engine was starved of ging in the engine Tanis Heaters and wrap- not exhibit a rise in oil temperatures until
gauge was still in the green arc, although fuel and ceased turning ¬– the propeller ping the engine nacelles in special blankets the engine was nearly out of oil. Erik’s
nearing the top end of the arc. Suddenly, blades now aligned with the slipstream that retained the heat quite well. Yet for slow reduction of power reduced the total
the left GTSIO-520 engine finally told us for minimum drag. some reason, the intense cold had caused amount of heat being passed into the oil,
it was unhappy. Without enough oil to Erik reset the power on the right moisture from the big Continental’s and the oil cooler was radiating heat so
operate the propeller governor, the prop engine for single engine cruise flight and crankcase to freeze inside the engine efficiently into the sub-arctic air that our
RPM began to fluctuate wildly. We commanded, “Get out the securing crankcase breather tube where it passed oil temperature never reached the yellow
yawed back and forth as Erik danced on engine checklist.” through the engine cowl. This was a con- arc. This was why Erik and I did not
the rudder pedals to keep us in straight I picked up the Cessna C404 Pilot dition that was not noticed on our preflight declare an emergency. The true nature of
and level flight. Training kicked in, and Operating Handbook from its resting inspection. Once at power, the gasses that our problem was being masked, and our
he began the ingrained procedure for in place next to my seat, and we completed would normally pass out the breather tube instrument indications were giving us
flight emergencies. the securing engine checklist. We then instead pressurized the crankcase. Oil conflicting information. Twenty years of
ran through the single-engine approach under pressure somehow pressed against hindsight makes me realize that we
Erik brought up the right engine and landing checklist and assessed our the oil filler cap and forced its way around should have declared an emergency, but
mixture, prop, and throttle controls, and situation. We had one dead engine but we the cap seal and out of the brand-new we didn’t. If we had had paying passen-
while holding them in his right hand said were less than 15 minutes from landing. engine. My biggest question to my DOM gers on board, we definitely would have.
to me, “Let’s shut down the left engine! We had perhaps half-full fuel tanks, was, “How much oil was still in the engine
Left throttle to idle!” maybe 150 gallons of 100 low lead when we shut it down?” Editor’s Note: Part 2 of “To Shut Down
avgas, so we were pretty light. Given our or Not to Shut Down” will appear in the
I reached for the left throttle while he light fuel load, zero passengers and the He replied, “About three quarts.” June edition of In Flight USA.
kept his hands glued to the right engine extremely cold air, we had no difficulty Three quarts out of a maximum of 12
controls, which were standing well up maintaining altitude. Our home base quarts of oil that the engine could be filled
weather was clear and a million with
calm winds. We were aligned with the
longest runway, so we set up for a straight
in approach and landed less than an hour

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FAA AWARDS $4.4 MILLION IN DRONE RESEARCH GRANTS

TO SEVEN UNIVERSITIES
The U.S. Department of Trans- identify material and procedural mitiga- • University of North Dakota
portation’s Federal Aviation Administration tions, and propose guidance for safer $80,000 The FAA on April 15 announced $4.4 mil-
(FAA) on April 15 announced $4.4 million electromagnetic compatibility with emit- lion in drone research, education and
in drone research, education and training ted and static fields. Illustrate the Need for UAS training grants to seven universities.
grants to seven universities. Research will Cybersecurity Oversight and
focus on three areas: electromagnetic com- • University of North Dakota (Courtesy ASSURE)
patibility, detect and avoid classifications, $325,042 Risk Management
and cybersecurity oversight. Research conducted through ASSURE is
• University of Kansas This research will address UAS focused on helping the drone market
The universities receiving grants are $325,000 Cybersecurity Oversight and Risk safely grow and integrate into the
University of North Dakota, University of Management as it pertains to the National nation’s airspace.
Kansas, Drexel University, The Ohio State • Drexel University Airspace System and other FAA systems.
University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical $325,830 More than 800,000 recreational and
University, Mississippi State University commercial drones are in the active drone
and Oregon State University. Investigate Detect and Avoid • University of Kansas fleet, and that number is expected to grow.
Track Classification and $651,982
“This funding and our ongoing part- Filtering Learn more at ASSURE’s website,
nerships with these universities will • Oregon State University https://www.assureuas.org/, or from the
allow the FAA to safely integrate the air- This research will provide proposed $609,226 FAA website, www.faa.gov.
space that has a growing number of metrics, guidance, and test methods to
diverse aircraft users,” said FAA Acting assess the effects of false or misleading • Drexel University
Administrator Billy Nolen. information on detect and avoid capabil- $608,783
ities. The findings will support Beyond
The research initiatives and grant Visual Line of Sight operations. Last month’s announcement is the
awardees include: second round of Alliance for System
• The Ohio State University Safety of UAS through Research
Evaluate Unmanned Aircraft $732,441 Excellence (ASSURE) grants, which
Systems (UAS) Electromagnetic brings the total of 15 grants valued at
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical $18.3 million for Fiscal Year 2022.The
Compatibility University $371,000 ASSURE Center of Excellence is one of
six that the agency has established to help
This research will assess the risks, • Mississippi State University advance technology and educate the next
identify drone design vulnerabilities, $330,000 generation of aviation professionals.

TEXTRON COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF PIPISTREL

Textron Inc. announced on April 18 mobility, general aviation, cargo and spe- “We look forward to working with its Pipistrel, which developed the world's
that it has closed its acquisition of cial mission roles. Rob Scholl, who has remarkable team and helping the busi- first and currently only electric aircraft
PipistreL d.o.o., Pipistrel Vertical been leading Textron’s eAviation initia- ness achieve its full potential.” to receive full type-certification from
Solutions d.o.o. and Pipistrel Italia tives to date, has been named president EASA, is now part of Textron.
S.R.L., known collectively as Pipistrel, and CEO of the segment. Under the terms of the transaction,
an award-winning pioneer and global Textron purchased Pipistrel for a cash pur- (Business Wire)
leader in electrically powered aircraft. “Pipistrel has already achieved what chase price of approximately €218 ($235)
many other companies only aspire to – cer- million. Pipistrel’s founder and CEO, Ivo achievement followed a series of electric
Pipistrel’s Velis Electro is the tifying and delivering highly regarded Boscarol, will remain a minority share- aircraft introductions since the company
world’s first, and currently only, electric electric aircraft to customers around the holder of Pipistrel with an approximately began research and development of elec-
aircraft to receive full type-certification world,” said Textron Chairman and CEO 10 percent interest for a two-year period, tric propulsion in 2000. Pipistrel’s pio-
from the European Union Aviation Safety Scott Donnelly. “We are excited to acceler- during which he will advise on future neering work has been recognized
Agency (EASA). The company, which ate Pipistrel’s development and to wel- product plans and strategies. The cash pur- through awards from NASA, IDC, and
offers a family of gliders and light aircraft come its talented people into our organiza- chase price includes the amount for which other organizations. The company, which
with both electric and combustion tion, where we will pool expertise to make his minority interest will be purchased at offers a family of gliders and light aircraft
engines, has delivered more than 2,500 Textron a world leader in sustainable air- the end of the two-year period. with both electric and combustion
light aircraft worldwide since its found- craft for a wide range of missions.” engines, has delivered more than 2,500
ing in 1989 and additionally has both Textron Inc. is a multi-industry com- light aircraft worldwide since its found-
hybrid and electric propulsion models Pipistrel will remain a distinct avia- pany that leverages its global network of ing in 1989 and additionally has both
under development. tion brand within Textron, alongside the aircraft, defense, industrial and finance hybrid and electric propulsion models
company’s already established Cessna, businesses to provide customers with under development. Learn more at
As a Textron company, Pipistrel will Beechcraft, and Bell brands. Its head- innovative solutions and services. www.pipistrel-aircraft.com.
have access to greater resources, techni- quarters, research and development, and Textron brands include Bell, Cessna,
cal and regulatory expertise and a global manufacturing will remain in Slovenia Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex,
aircraft sales and support network, and Italy, where Textron plans to make Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, and
enabling it to accelerate its development additional investments to expand manu- Textron Systems. For more information,
and certification of electric and hybrid facturing and product development capa- visit: www.textron.com.
electric aircraft. Pipistrel is now part of bilities.
Textron’s newest business segment, In 2020, Pipistrel’s Velis Electro
Textron eAviation, which will pursue “With Pipistrel, we have the oppor- became the world’s first, and currently
Textron’s long-term strategy to offer a tunity to take an already great aircraft only, electric aircraft to receive full type-
family of sustainable aircraft for urban air manufacturer and make it greater still,” certification from the European Union
said Textron eAviation CEO Rob Scholl. Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This

18 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years May 2022

FAA DOWNGRADES RUSSIAN AIR SAFETY RATING

The Federal Aviation Administration ties of all countries with air carriers that permitted to carry the code of U.S. carri- aircraft operations and maintenance.
(FAA) on April 21 downgraded the air have applied to fly to the United States, ers on any flights. Currently, no airlines A Category 1 rating means the coun-
safety rating for Russia, restricting any currently conduct operations to the operate regularly scheduled flights
expansion of service or partnerships since United States or participate in code-shar- between Russia and the United States. try’s civil aviation authority complies
Russia’s Federal Agency for Air ing arrangements with U.S. partner air- with ICAO standards. This rating allows
Transport does not comply with lines. IASA assessments determine air carriers from that country to establish
International Civil Aviation Organization whether foreign civil aviation authorities service to the United States and to carry
(ICAO) safety standards. Air carriers from countries with comply with ICAO safety standards. the code of U.S. carriers through code-
Category 2 ratings are not allowed to ini- ICAO is the technical agency for aviation sharing arrangements.
Under the International Aviation tiate new service to the United States, are under the United Nations. The organiza-
Safety Assessment (IASA) program, the restricted to current levels of existing tion establishes international standards The FAA posts IASA information on
FAA assesses the civil aviation authori- service to the United States, and are not and recommended safety practices for its website: https://www.faa.gov/about/
initiatives/iasa.

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I Over 50 years of professional experience I Professional design, rugged construction The updated policy (FAA AC
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key risk factors to consider for unpaved
Best-Selling Aircraft Checklists area operations, also commonly referred
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Beechcraft Bonanza J/K/M 35 1958 1960 Cessna Turbo 182T/G1000 2006+ Piper Cherokee 140 PA 28 140 1964 1977 ments, and pilot education for aviators
Beechcraft Bonanza N/P 35 1961 1963 Cessna Turbo 206H 1998+ Piper Cherokee 150 PA 28 150 1961 1967 using either the paved or unpaved sur-
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Cessna 150 1959 1977 Cirrus SR20 Analog Gauges 1977 1978 Piper Cherokee 180 PA 28 180 1963 1973
Cessna 152 1978 1986 Cirrus SR20 G1 G2 2000 2003 Piper Dakota PA 28 236 1979 1994 Aircraft often preferring a turf-oper-
Cessna 172 Universal Cirrus SR20 G3 2003 2007 Piper Cherokee Lance PA 32R 300 1976 1978 ation option include vintage tailwheel air-
Cessna 172M Universal Cirrus SR20 Perspective Piper Navajo PA 31 310 B/C 1972 1980 craft, ultralights, gliders, and aircraft with
Cessna 172N 1973 1976 Cirrus SR22 G1 G2 2007+ Piper Navajo Chieftain PA 31 350 1973 1984 large tundra tires, among others.
Cessna 172P 1977 1980 Cirrus SR22 G3 2008+ Piper Saratoga SP PA 32R 301 1980 1992
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Cessna 172RG 1998 2006 Cirrus SR22 G3 Turbo 2007+ Piper Tomahawk PA 38 112 1978 1982 years in the making after EAA first asked
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Cessna 182RG Turbo 1981 1986 Piper Arrow II PA 28R 200 1995 2002 Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh to
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Virginia flight school Aviation From left, Mike Stenzler flew an airplane A Stunning Look at the Past, Present,
Adventures raised more than while Gordon Landale and his daughters and Future of Mars Exploration
$17,000 for Ukraine by hosting Amelia and Caroline tossed out a bean
an event where pilots could drop bean bag. (Courtesy Aviation By Piers Bizony quarto.com
bags on ground targets. Foreword by Andrew Chaikin
Adventures and AOPA)
The airdrop, held April 10 at the Bert Botta
Warrenton/Fauquier Airport offered Flight Standards District Office from the
pilots a chance to test their skills against beginning stages of planning the event. General Aviation, Airline/Corporate
others’ by flying 50 feet over the ground As a Part 141 school, he said, Aviation Captain/Aviation Expert Witness
in the pattern while their passengers Adventures has good communication
aimed a beanbag at targets on the ground. with its FSDO, and he wanted the FSDO Petaluma, California
The flight school sold beanbags at $100 a to have input on the event. A week
throw, and also provided airplanes and before, he remembered that FAR 91.146 Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness:
flight instructors for anyone who wanted requires a letter to be submitted to the
to go aloft and pitch a bag. Aviation FSDO notifying them that the event is General Specialties: Aviation & Aerospace and Human
Adventures owner Bob Hepp said the happening, and specifying the type of Factors
community was enthusiastic about the information that needs to be provided. Specialty Focus: General Aviation Accidents, Loss of
idea, especially during the planning Participants also had to provide proof that Control, Pilot Error, CFIT, Unintended Flight in IMC, Low
stages. they had a current flight review and 90- Altitude Accidents, Power Plant Failure, Human Factors,
day landing currency with passengers. Flight Crew Performance, Safety Culture, Pilot Fatigue,
“We started with $770 in donations Hepp created a form for participants to Pilot Performance, Emotional Intelligence, Corporate
before we sold the first bean bag,” Hepp complete and supplied those to the FSDO Flight Crews, Flight Crew Psychology
said. He said local businesses and indi- as they came in. Education: MA Counseling Psychology, John F Kennedy
viduals wanted to know how they could University; BA Social Science, San Francisco State
donate as soon as they heard about the Good weather prevailed on April 10 University; Post Graduate, Advanced Human Studies
event. All donations went directly to and Aviation Adventures provided seven Institute
World Central Kitchen created by Chef of its airplanes to toss bags at targets Years in Practice: 10
José Andrés, which has been providing made from inexpensive children’s plastic
meals to those affected by natural disas- wading pools. Other pilots joined the fun: 415-320-9811 • [email protected] • www.bertbotta.com
ters, human-made crises, and humanitari- A skydiving operation based at
an emergencies around the world since Warrenton sent some competitors in a
2010. Cessna 182. Hepp flew with a 12-year-
old passenger who came very close to
Aviation Adventures, which has scoring a direct hit and winning the top
locations in Leesburg, Manassas, prize of $1,000. As it turned out, nobody
Stafford, Warrenton, and Winchester, has won that prize, but that money was
used its airplanes to fly medical supplies donated to World Central Kitchen. The
and other forms of relief to the Bahamas runner-up – whose beanbag bounced off
and Haiti. “It’s a little bit of a trip, but… the lip of the pool and fell beside it – won
We’re helping people who are our south- a $250 gift card.
ern neighbors,” said Hepp. Since a sin-
gle-engine piston can’t be loaded up and Hepp said he’s happy to share plan-
flown to Ukraine in the same way, Hepp ning information with any organization
said, “The only thing to do is send that would like to sponsor this type of
money.” He said the great reputation of event, and he even has Ukrainian flags –
the World Central Kitchen helped the 10 big ones and 100 small ones – and
cause; a weblink included on posters and beanbags that he can donate.
other forms of advertisement allowed
people who couldn’t attend in person to
donate on behalf of Aviation Adventures.
This system enabled Hepp to coordinate
the event without the flight school having
to handle any funds, he said, and stressed
that this was a highly efficient approach.

Hepp said he involved the FAA

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Continued from Page 4 Cessna in the air. (Courtesy XL Aviation)

never seen anybody go through training Aerobatic planes in hangar. (Courtesy XL Aviation) Students at XL. (Courtesy XL Aviation)
that quickly,” said Henderson.
private pilot students. “People are camp- is that if you can’t fly upside-down, you batic pilots who perform in airshows.
Another area of success for XL has ing out to work with our chief pilot. It is shouldn’t be in the air,” he said. Now Nobody else does that. Many don’t
been with youth. The school has quite a a big draw,” commented Henderson. The that’s not a perspective we hear everyday believe that one can make a lot of money
few teen students between the ages of 13 school started off with four tailwheel and goes to show just how unique this in aviation, but Henderson has proven
and 18. Some have gone into the Air planes and is the brainchild of Henderson school is. them wrong. “You can make a lot of
Force, and a few others are in ROTC pro- who is passionate about aerobatic flying. money by owning an aircraft. We had a
grams. “Parents are finding this to be a He started flying aerobatics in Palo Alto The best part about XL is their sim- staff member here who made $100,000
worthwhile activity for their kids because and says that if it weren’t for aerobatics ple and honest model. While the business
it is so hands-on. It is also serious. It’s not that he would not fly at all. “My opinion is mainly a training center, XL also offers Continued on Page 22
a video game. It’s complex, and it gets aircraft leasing and rentals for solo aero-
the brain working,” said Henderson.
With continuing pilot shortages, it is
refreshing to see so many youth taking a
shine to aviation and aspiring to become
airline pilots or have aviation-related
careers. It is even more exciting that
many of them wish to serve their country
through aviation.

Perhaps what sets XL Aviation apart
the most is that they do advanced aero-
batic training and use some of those tech-
niques for their students who are going
through the basic program. They use Pitts
aircraft, and best of all, they have Johnny
DeGennaro as their Chief Pilot.
DeGennaro worked directly with Sean
Tucker for many years. Johnny trains stu-
dents to do spins and other maneuvers
that the FAA has gotten away from for

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DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT OF CANADA LIMITED LAUNCHES
DHC-515 FIREFIGHTER

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada the middle of the decade, with deliveries of in putting out fires.” De Havilland Canada announced on
Limited (De Havilland Canada aircraft 23 and beyond to begin at the end Mary Ng, Minister of International March 31 that it has launched the De
announced on March 31 that it has of the decade, providing other customers Havilland DHC-515 Firefighter pro-
launched the De Havilland DHC-515 the opportunity to renew existing fleets or Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business gram. (Courtesy De Havilland Canada)
Firefighter (formerly known as the CL- proceed with new acquisition opportuni- and Economic Development, stated,
515) program. ties at that time. “Today’s announcement is an example of diversification and economic growth in
the Canadian Commercial Corporation Alberta. With the hundreds of jobs being
“After an extensive business and tech- De Havilland Canada acquired the (CCC) supporting Canadian innovators created by the DHC-515 (because it is)
nical review, we are pleased to announce Canadair CL program in 2016 and has to scale up, reach new markets, and have being manufactured here, the sky is the
that we have launched the De Havilland been contemplating a return to production a positive global impact. Not only is this limit for job creation in our aerospace
DHC-515 Firefighter program, which will since 2019. The new DHC-515 Firefighter great news for Canadian exports, but for industry.”
involve negotiating contracts with our matches the other aircraft in the De all the countries that will benefit from its
European customers and ramping up for Havilland fleet in terms of lifespan, technology advancements and world- For more information, visit the De
production,” said Brian Chafe, Chief ruggedness and Canadian aerospace engi- class solutions.” Havilland website at www.dehavil
Executive Officer of De Havilland Canada. neering quality. The final assembly of the land.com.
aircraft will take place in Calgary, Alberta Bobby Kwon, President and CEO of
The DHC-515 Firefighter will build where work on the CL-215 and CL- 415 the Canadian Commercial Corporation bh92re
on the history of the iconic Canadair CL- aircraft currently takes place. It is antici- (CCC), added, “As the effects of climate
215 and CL-415 aircraft which have been pated that more than 500 people will need change continue to impact countries
a critical part of European and North to be recruited over the coming years to around the world, CCC and the
American aerial firefighting fleets for successfully deliver this program. Government of Canada are proud to
more than 50 years. Important upgrades stand with De Havilland Canada in pro-
are being made that will increase the “To bring the DHC-515 into produc- viding this world class solution to our EU
functionality and effectiveness of this tion is important for not only our company, partners and allies. We look forward to
legendarily rugged firefighting aircraft. but countries around the world who rely on supporting DHC as other governments
our aircraft to protect their people and wishing to procure these next generation
European customers have signed let- forests,” said Chafe. “We understand the aerial firefighting aircraft come forward.”
ters of intent to purchase the first 22 air- important role the previous aircraft have
craft pending the positive outcome of gov- played in protecting people and property Jason Kenney, Premier of Alberta,
ernment-to-government negotiations and as our climate continues to change and stated, “De Havilland Canada’s invest-
through the Government of Canada’s con- summers increase in both temperature and ment in Alberta represents a new era of
tracting agency, the Canadian Commercial length, the DHC-515 will be an important
Corporation (CCC). De Havilland Canada tool for countries around the globe to use bd94mn
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ATP FLIGHT SCHOOL UNVEILS NEW 19,000 SQUARE-FOOT AIRLINE

PILOT TRAINING CENTER IN FORT MYERS
Spirit Airlines Provides Fastest Track to Pilot Career with ATP-Exclusive Spirit Direct Program

ATP Flight School unveiled its ATP's 19,000 sqft FMY training center increases capacity to train the next generation wait to welcome the next generation of
newest airline pilot training center on pilots that will take our guests across our
April 29 at Page Field (FMY) in Fort of pilots. (Courtesy ATP) growing route map.”
Myers, FL. Up to 200 aspiring airline
pilots joined ATP during an open house, Spirit flew in an Airbus A320neo to ATP's open house at Fort Myers on April 29th. “With a pilot shortage upon us, it is
previewing the recently constructed (Courtesy ATP) an exciting moment to unveil the Fort
19,000 square-foot facility. Myers training center,” said Michael
TruFlite simulators with immersive 220- right here in The Sunshine State. We Arnold, Director of Marketing, ATP
To celebrate the opening of the new degree wrap-around visuals, while a dedi- serve seven Florida airports stretching Flight School. “The new facility is built
training center and the launch of the ATP- cated maintenance hangar maintains a from Miami to Pensacola, and we’re on 35-plus years of experience delivering
exclusive Spirit Direct Program earlier fleet of multi-engine Piper Seminoles and growing fast with more than 50 new airline pilot training and presents state-
this year, Spirit flew in an Airbus all-glass cockpit Piper Archers. planes expected for delivery over the next of-art resources backed with the proven
A320neo to ATP’s open house at Fort two years,” said Ryan Rodosta, Senior methodology that has made ATP the lead-
Myers. Attendees toured the aircraft, part “We love to see the new training Director of Flight Operations and System ing provider of airline pilots. The result is
of Spirit’s growing fleet, which is center here in Southwest Florida because Chief Pilot for Spirit Airlines. “We can’t Florida’s premier airline training center,
planned to gain 24 new planes this year there are tremendous career opportunities where students are on the fastest track to
for a projected fleetwide total of 197 by becoming airline pilots.”
the end of 2022. Spirit plans to accept
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interviews for eligible ATP flight instruc- the Lee County Port Authority. “We hope
tors and information sessions for future this new location in Fort Myers will be a
and current students. great success in developing and profes-
sionally training new airline pilots.”
The Fort Myers facility is the second
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Livermore Flight School Earns Best Flight School

Continued from Page 20 Ready for take-off. (Courtesy XL Avliation) done a great deal of research with chair
last year by leasing his Cessna 172. flying in which somebody experiences
Aviation is a good business if you do it flight from a chair. Now sports psychia-
right,” Henderson stated. Now that is trists and mental health professionals
refreshing news! have taken an interest in this technology.
“It gives them insight into how athletes’
While aviation is his passion, brains work. It is also being used for peo-
Henderson has dabbled in some other ple who have mental health problems to
pretty impressive ventures. He has better understand why they are depressed
worked on a chip that can tell a pilot the or anxious.” Henderson has used XL as a
pitch, yaw, and attitude of the aircraft. launching pad for great things.
This technology has been used at NASA
and a few other places. As a physicist, he As mentioned, it is not everyday
has a great interest in artificial intelli- when a flight school earns such a presti-
gence and has worked to make flying and gious and valuable award. They current-
the training process more automated. ly have 200 students, and they get
While XL does not have any simulators inquires everyday. For more information,
on site and has their students use other visit www.xlaviationtailwheel.com.
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PACIFIC AIRSHOW RETURNS TO HUNTINGTON BEACH,

SEPT. 30 – OCT. 2, 2022

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Canadian Forces Snowbirds Will Headline
an Exciting Line Up for the Popular Airshow

Afterburner Music Festival Returns to Huntington Beach, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1

Aviation fans, mark your calendars! U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the Pacific Airshow this fall. Crowds gathered (in 2019) on Hermosa
Pacific Airshow returns to Huntington (Courtesy Pacific Airshow) Beach in Southern California for the
Beach Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 and fans can Pacific Airshow. The show comes back
expect another thrilling event with world- home while demonstrating for U.S. audi- event held right on the sand at one of this fall, Sept. 30 – Oct. 2.
class aviation, stunning aerobatics, ences the peaceful cooperation of our two Southern California’s best beaches.
engaging exhibits, a high-speed boat race countries. (Courtesy Pacific Airshow)
around Catalina Island and so much Fans can enjoy the Pacific
more. This year’s airshow will be head- “The Thunderbirds and the Airshow’s incredible aviation performers aviation performers, on-site hospitality
lined by the prestigious U.S. Air Force Snowbirds are just the beginning of a during the day and turn on the afterburn- and exclusive show elements that awe
Thunderbirds, which are commemorat- world-class line-up with more details, ers with world-class musical talent at and inspire attendees.
ing the 75th Anniversary of the Air Force, and a few surprises, to be announced night. For more information visit
and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. soon,” added Elliott. www.afterburnermusicfestival.com. Spanning over three days, the
Airshow features the best in military and
The Afterburner Music Festival will Pacific Airshow fans can stay in About Pacific Airshow civilian flight demonstrations from teams
also return to Huntington city beach on touch with event updates on the mobile all over the world, including past per-
Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 with performers to be app that can be found through their The first Pacific Airshow took place formances by the U.S. Navy Blue
announced soon. provider’s app store. in 2016, attracting hundreds of thousands Angels, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds,
to Huntington Beach for an inspiring dis- Royal Air Force Red Arrows, and
“Pacific Airshow, and now com- Sponsorship opportunities and play of aviation skill and military might Canadian Forces Snowbirds. In only five
bined with Afterburner Music Festival, chalets for corporate hospitality are avail- soaring over one of California’s most years, Pacific Airshow has twice been
has become the cornerstone events of the able. Contact Pacific Airshow via email pristine beaches. The family-friendly air- named Civilian Airshow of the Year by
fall season in Southern California. at [email protected] for more show continues to flourish and grow the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and in
Whether you are mesmerized by the air- information. under the directorship of Kevin Elliott 2019 named among the Top 5 Air Shows
craft, captivated by the boats on the water and his company Code Four, a by USA Today’s 10 Best. The event has
or listening to great music, Pacific About Afterburner Music Huntington Beach, Calif., based full- become the cornerstone of the fall calen-
Airshow and Afterburner Music Festival Festival service integrated experiential and cre- dar for residents and visitors from as far
have something for everyone,” said ative agency. away as Europe and Asia while deliver-
Kevin Elliott, director of Pacific Airshow Afterburner Music Festival is bring- ing a more than $105 million economic
and Afterburner Music Festival. “We ing live music back to the Huntington City Elliott has reimagined the airshow impact to the City of Huntington Beach
can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Beach for the first time in nearly a decade. experience with a combination of unique alone and even broader economic bene-
the beach for the best weekend of the The Music Festival is an epic two-night fits to the County of Orange and
year.” Southern California.

The United States Air Force Air For more information, please visit
Demonstration Squadron, the www.pacificairshow.com, follow Pacific
“Thunderbirds,” recently completed its Airshow on social media @pacificair-
rigorous four-month training program to show and download the mobile app from
be ready for this year’s show season with the app store.
new synchronized and exhilarating
maneuvers that includes a six-ship dis-
play, something new for the performance
squadron.

Always a fan favorite, the Canadian
Snowbirds will return to the Pacific
Airshow bringing their popular aerial
ballet style of graceful maneuvers to
Huntington Beach. With more than
130,000 Canadians living in California,
the Snowbirds performance is a taste of

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BAKER, OTHER AOPA LEADERS BRIEF PILOTS AT SUN ‘N FUN

By Niki Britton, AOPA From left, AOPA Editor in Chief Tom Haines, President Mark Baker, and AOPA total pilot population. Elizabeth
Tennyson, senior vice president of the
Pilots packed a pavilion for a brief- Foundation Senior Vice President Elizabeth Tennyson addressed the pilot town hall at AOPA Foundation, who oversees the You
ing from AOPA leaders on the Can Fly program, detailed the efforts
association’s most pressing priori- the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo April 6. (Niki Britton/AOPA) (and success to date) encouraging more
ties and other current events at a Pilot pilots to learn to fly or return to GA,
Town Hall April 6 at the Sun ‘n Fun regulation, safety, and rapid distribution Huling spoke about various other issues including the High School Aviation
Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida. of whichever new unleaded fuel or fuels that his busy team is tackling, many of STEM curriculum now in use by more
prove safe for widespread use. (AOPA which AOPA members have asked them than 10,000 students in 44 states.
AOPA President Mark Baker started has created an online collection of news to prioritize: Tennyson said she is “most proud of the
with good news for general aviation: and other resources related to the transi- fact that it reaches students who may not
“The state of general aviation is very tion. Visit www.aopa.org for details) “Our work for you continues in be exposed to aviation.”
strong,” Baker said, offering evidence of transparency, insurance, protecting flight
that strength in a few encouraging num- Earlier in the day, Baker participated training and local airports,” Huling said. Tennyson also touted the success of
bers: new pilot certificates, aircraft sales, in another town hall event with the Rusty Pilot’s initiative, which has
and flight school enrollment numbers are Experimental Aircraft Association CEO On the also-important topic of avia- successfully returned more than 10,000
all on the rise, even when compared with Jack Pelton and General Aviation tion safety, AOPA Air Safety Institute pilots to the skies, and AOPA’s Flight
totals from years preceding the coron- Manufacturers Association CEO Pete Senior Vice President Richard Training Advantage, which helps make
avirus pandemic. Bunce, where the message was reiterated. McSpadden reported that GA safety is the flight training process more efficient
Baker noted that even if federal, state, statistically at an all-time high, “but we and effective for students, CFIs, and
While those are positive indicators and local governments were to relent on can still be so much safer. On average, flight schools.
of present conditions, the industry faces the broad-based push to eliminate lead there are 1.5 fatal VFR into IMC acci-
many challenges including the existential emissions, there is only one facility in the dents every month and preventing these Pilots in attendance had a chance to
threat posed by the apparently inevitable world that still makes tetraethyl lead, and incidents is our main goal for 2022.” ask questions which covered how AOPA
elimination of lead from aviation fuel that it is not expected to stay in business is addressing FAA designated pilot exam-
is likely to happen by 2030, whether we beyond 2030. ASI has compiled an online resource iner shortages (an ongoing effort that
are collectively ready for it or not. center where pilots will find podcasts, AOPA has engaged with the FAA
“If this was simple, it would have Safety Spotlights, and other resources. through an advisory committee) and the
Most top-of-mind among many been done already,” Baker said. hangar shortage plaguing airports nation-
issues, and one that affects every piston “It all starts with good decision mak- wide. AOPA Senior Vice President of
aircraft owner and pilot, is helping gov- AOPA Vice President of Govern- ing and that is our focus this year,” media and marketing Kollin Stagnito also
ernment and industry collaborate to ment Affairs and Advocacy Murray McSpadden said. outlined the association’s event strategy
achieve a safe and smart transition to for 2022, including two fly-in Hangouts:
making unleaded fuel available for all AOPA is also working to build the Sept. 9 and 10 at Felts Field in Spokane,
piston aircraft. Washington, followed by another
Hangout on Nov. 4 and 5 at Tampa
AOPA has collaborated with federal Executive Airport in Tampa, Florida.
agencies and industry stakeholders for
years, and most recently joined a broad NTSB Vice Chairman Bruce
effort with an urgent deadline: The Landsberg, who previously held
EAGLE (Eliminate Aviation Gasoline McSpadden’s job at AOPA’s Air Safety
Lead Emissions) coalition was Institute, closed out the event with Baker
announced by outgoing FAA administra- as they addressed aviation safety and the
tor Steve Dickson in February, pledging timeline of NTSB investigations.
to achieve the long-elusive goal by 2030.
The coalition met soon after to chart a To learn more, visit the AOPA web-
course forward that prioritizes sensible site at www.aopa.org.

THEATER IN THE WOODS PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

Aviation anniversaries and notable Theater in the Woods at AirVenture brings out the best in aviation. (Courtesy EAA) This year’s major highlights include:
personalities are part of the lineup as the • Sunday, July 24: An Evening With
nightly Theater in the Woods evening were there,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice evening at Theater in the Woods is an Champions – The traditional AirVenture
programs bring the world of aviation to president of communities and member Oshkosh tradition that creates countless “pregame show,” with aviation personal-
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. The programs, who coordinates AirVenture memories for those in the audience and ities in an evening of storytelling
69th edition of EAA’s fly-in convention features and attractions. “Spending an great stories that they take back home.” • Monday, July 25: Van’s RV 50th
is July 25-31 at Wittman Regional anniversary – The world’s most popular
Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. kit aircraft celebrates a half century with
more than 11,000 built
This year’s schedule of evening pro- • Tuesday, July 26: Flying the
grams includes interests from homebuilt Presidents – Experiences from the pilot’s
aircraft to spaceflight. The nightly pro- seat in Air Force One, Marine One, and
grams give AirVenture attendees the other aircraft
opportunity to hear directly from the his- • Wednesday, July 27: Women
tory makers and the innovators. Legends of Aerobatics – Air show leg-
ends and champion aerobatic pilots dis-
“The format of the evening Theater in cuss flying on the edge
the Woods presentations brings out not
only the highlights, but the fascinating Continued on Page 26
background stories from aviators who

26 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years May 2022

AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2022 TO CELEBRATE YOUNG EAGLES

The EAA Young Eagles program, 30TH ANNIVERSARY • An evening program at EAA’s
the largest youth aviation program ever Theater in the Woods, featuring notewor-
created, will celebrate its 30th anniver- Young Eagles have set a goal to fly at least 30 youngsters during AirVenture week, July thy Young Eagles, scholarship recipients,
sary during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and other special guests
2022, the event where the program began 25-31. (Courtesy EAA)
in 1992. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is Throughout the week, the goal is to
July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport July 28 are: Eagles, Young Eagles pilots, and volun- fly at least 30 Young Eagles during
in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. • Young Eagles flights in the Ford Tri- teers AirVenture. Additional flights will take
place in EAA’s powered parachute in the
The AirVenture activities include Motor and Bell 47 helicopter with young • A ceremonial 30th anniversary Fun Fly Zone. An expanded Young
flights, forums, and recognition through- people chosen through local EAA chapters Young Eagles flight prior to the afternoon Eagles presence on the grounds all week
out the week, which will kick off a full air show, recognizing the impact of the will include a pavilion adjacent to the
year of 30th anniversary commemora- • A 1:30 p.m. group photo on Boeing program on the aviation community Learn to Fly Center and prop cards avail-
tions. Special focus on Young Eagles will Plaza that day, open to all previous Young able for any airplane at Oshkosh that has
take place on Thursday, July 28. been used to fly Young Eagles.
Additional activities will be announced
“Over the past three decades, more as they are confirmed.
than 50,000 volunteer EAA-member
pilots have flown nearly 2.3 million After the Young Eagles program’s
young people, with thousands of those introduction at a Washington, D.C., news
Young Eagles inspired to pursue their conference in May 1992, the first flights
own aviation dreams and careers,” said took place on July 31, 1992, during that
David Leiting, EAA’s Eagles Programs year’s EAA Fly-In Convention. The ini-
manager. “At Oshkosh this year, we want tial flights were piloted by EAA president
to recognize those volunteers, build on Tom Poberezny and Young Eagles’ first
the program’s successes, encourage new chairman, pilot and Academy Award-
pilots to get involved, and celebrate the winning actor Cliff Robertson. Learn
lives that have been influenced by the more about the Young Eagles program at
Young Eagles program.” https://www.eaa.org/eaa/youth/free-ye-
flights.
Among the activities scheduled for

TEXTRON AVIATION BRINGS NEW UPGRADES TO ICONIC PISTON
PRODUCT LINEUP

Textron Aviation, during Sun ‘n Fun, giving the aircraft a maximum useful Cessna High-Wing Pistons ing three analog standby instruments and
announced a range of enhancements to its load of 1,213 pounds in its standard con- Feature Modernized Cockpit providing additional flight data. The interi-
top-selling, legendary piston aircraft line- figuration with six seats. or of Cessna high-wing piston aircraft also
up. From utility to luxury, these upgrades Cessna High-Wing Pistons. feature refreshes with the addition of
to the Beechcraft Baron, Beechcraft In addition to the increased gross (Courtesy Textron) Alcantara inserts in the seats along with a
Bonanza and all Cessna piston aircraft weight, new production Bonanzas, along backlit USB A/C port in the cockpit.
will provide operators with more func- with Beechcraft Baron G58 aircraft, will All new production Cessna high wing
tionality and comfort. Cessna and offer three new interior schemes and a new piston aircraft will also include a Garmin “These are upgrades that will truly
Beechcraft aircraft are manufactured by cockpit layout with a standalone autopilot GI 275 electronic standby. The standby enhance the flying experience for our
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. controller. New Bonanzas and Bonanzas modernizes the cockpit panel by eliminat- customers,” said Chris Crow, vice presi-
company. will also include a Garmin GI 275 elec- dent, Piston Sales. “Customers will expe-
tronic standby, a carbon monoxide detec- rience a noticeable change when they’re
Beechcraft Pistons Introduce tor integrated in the Garmin avionics sys- inside each of these aircraft.”
Multiple Enhancements tem, USB ports at every seat, powered
headset plugs in the cockpit, and updated Industry-Leading Lineup on
The new production Beechcraft LED exterior lighting for improved visibil- Display at Sun ‘n Fun
Bonanza G36 will now offer a 155-pound ity. New models of each aircraft are antic-
increase to the maximum takeoff weight, ipated to be delivering in mid-2022. At the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-
Continued on Page 27

Theater in the Woods Preliminary Schedule Announced

Continued from Page 25 • Friday, July 29: The Next Bold future of America’s aviation branch with dates. Theater in the Woods program-
Step: The Future of Space and Beyond – top USAF officials present ming is presented by M&M’S.
• Thursday, July 28: Young Eagles Representatives from NASA and SpaceX
30th Anniversary/Pilots of Top Gun – talk about what’s next as we explore the Additional events and guests will be Learn more at EAA website,
Commemorate the largest youth aviation solar system announced as they are finalized. All eaa.org.
education program ever created, then evening programs begin at 7 p.m., except
hear from the people who were the inspi- • Saturday, July 30: U.S. Air Force on July 27 and 30, which begin at 6:30
ration for the iconic film 75th anniversary – The legacy and the p.m. due to the night air shows on those

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HARRISON FORD TO BE HONORED
AS THE 43RD ANNUAL HOWARD
HUGHES MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER

The Aero Club of Southern California

is proud to honor legendary hero, both on

and off-screen, Harrison Ford with the pres-

tigious 43rd annual Howard Hughes

Memorial Award. Ford will be presented

the award during a live ceremony event on

Friday, June 10, 2022, in Los Angeles at the Harrison Ford will be awarded the Aero
California Science Center Samuel Oschin Club of Southern California’s 43rd annu-
Space Shuttle Endeavour Pavilion.
al Howard Hughes Memorial Award on
Best known for his renowned acting June. 10.
career, Harrison Ford is a licensed fixed (Courtesy Aero Club

of Southern California) USPAP Bank Values
and rotary-wing aircraft pilot. He began sionate aviation advocate for his volunteer for All Aircraft,

flight training in the 1960s flying in a work with Young Eagles, humanitarian and Aircraft Management,
and Insurance Claims
Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer, but at $15 an aircraft rescue efforts,” states George Butts,
DIVORCE – PATERNITY
hour, he could not afford to continue the President of Aero Club of Southern MEN’S RIGHTS

training. In the mid 1990s, he continued California. “The Aero Club’s mission is to If you are Involved in a Divorce or
Paternity Case...
lessons when he bought a used honor the giants of aviation and aerospace ...you Should Know That:

Gulfstream II and asked one of his pilots, while providing generous scholarships to 1. You may have an excellent chance of obtaining child custody;
2. It’s your child...she doesn’t own it;
Terry Bender, to teach him. students pursuing an education in either 3. There are numerous legal methods of avoiding alimony;
4. There are numerous legal methods of avoiding loss of your property;
Ford shared his love of flying with field. We look forward to bringing industry 5. If properly represented, you won’t be “taken to the cleaners”,
6. Courts can be legally required not to favor the woman;
young people serving as Experimental professionals and the public together to rec- 7. You can fight against false charges of child abuse or spousal abuse.
8. You can emerge from a divorce emotionally and financially sound;
Aircraft Association Young Eagles program ognize Mr. Ford this June and to celebrate 9. Men do have rights!
10. California cases only.
chairman for five years. During this time, the visibility he brings to the aviation and
Contact: Lawyers For Men’s Rights
he flew more than 280 children in his DHC- aerospace industries through his aviation 213-384-8886

2 Beaver. accomplishments and iconic film career.” or visit us at www.mensrightslawyers.com
LAW OFFICES OF STUART J. FABER
In 2010, he commanded an The Howard Hughes Memorial

Operation Smile medical volunteer and Award honors exceptional leaders who

supply airlift for Haiti earthquake vic- advanced the fields of aviation or aero-

tims. Ford is a volunteer search and res- space technology. Harrison Ford’s name

cue helicopter pilot in Teton County, will be added to the Howard Hughes

Wyoming. He traveled to Washington, Memorial trophy, a beautiful mid-century

D.C. multiple times to advocate for pilot- modern globe and vehicle sculpture, join-

s’ rights. He serves as an honorary board ing 42 aviation and aerospace pioneers.

member of the humanitarian aviation To purchase tickets and learn more

organization, Wings of Hope and as Vice about the 43rd annual Howard Hughes

Chair of Conservation International. Memorial Award, visit https://www.aero

“It is an honor to celebrate Harrison clubsocal.org/events/.

Ford, the illustrious actor, pilot, and pas-

Piston Product Lineup

Continued from Page 26 Beechcraft Baron G581.
(Courtesy Textron)
in & Aerospace Expo, April 5-10,
Textron Aviation displayed a Beechcraft Crow said. “Each of the aircraft we (had)
Bonanza G36 and Beechcraft Baron on display is an example of our continued
G58, as well as a Cessna Caravan, focus on our customers’ needs. Sun ‘n Fun
Cessna Turbo Stationair HD and a is always a great event to interact with pas-
Cessna Skylane. sionate aviators, and we’re pleased to have
so many announcements for our iconic
A Lycoming engine for the recently Beechcraft and Cessna brands.”
announced Cessna Turbo Skylane was on
display next to the aircraft. Visitors were For more information, visit
also invited to view a mockup of the new www.txtav.com.
Beechcraft Denali, equipped with
McCauley’s new composite, 5-blade pro-
peller. McCauley was also showcasing its
new 4-blade propeller for the Beechcraft
King Air B300 series.

“This (was) an ideal opportunity for
us share the significant advancements we
are making with our piston products,”

28 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years May 2022

SAN DIEGO AIR & SPACE MUSEUM RECEIVES IMPORTANT DONATION

FROM THE FAMILY OF CAPTAIN EMILIO CARRANZA

Carranza was Known as the “Mexican Lindbergh” and is Arguably
the Most Significant Aviator in Mexican History
The San Diego Air & Space tor Alberto Salinas Carranza, who had Mexico-Excelsior was built in San
Museum recently received an important founded the Mexican Air Force School of Diego, the Carranza family has gracious-
donation of an altimeter from the aircraft Aviation. Emilio was commissioned into ly decided that the San Diego Air &
flown by Emilio Carranza on his 1928 the Mexican Air Force in January 1926 as Space Museum would be the ideal home
Goodwill flight from Mexico City to a Lieutenant. In 1927, Carranza made the for this very significant artifact.
Washington D.C., the Museum announ- first flight from Mexico City to Juarez, a
ced on April 27. distance of 1,200 miles. Shortly after this Additional items included in this
trip, Carranza met Charles Lindbergh in donation:
Known as the “Mexican Lindbergh,” El Paso, Texas and the two became very
Captain Carranza is arguably the most sig- close friends. 1. Rare copy of the “Revista Aérea”
nificant Mexican aviator. (Aerial Magazine) from 1928, containing
In 1928, Carranza flew from San 330-pages with the best existing written
Born in Villa Ramos Arizpe, Diego, California to Mexico City, which biography of Emilio Carranza.
Coahuila, Mexico, on Dec. 9, 1905,
2. An original picture of Estela Carranza

Emilio Carranza was the great-nephew of was the third longest non-stop flight up to (sister of Captain Emilio Carranza). An Stephen Lee acquired the Mexico-
President Venustiano Carranza of Mexico that time (the other two were made by outstanding woman in aviation, Estela fol- Excelsior’s altimeter, and kept it with him
and the nephew of famed Mexican avia- Charles Lindbergh). In June 1928, lowed the steps of her brother and became for 67 years, until finally returning it to
Carranza made a Goodwill flight from a pilot with an outstanding career. Emilio Carranza’s cousin in 1995.
Mexico City to Washington D.C. to recip- Moreover, Estela was recruited by the US Because the Mexico-Excelsior was built
rocate Charles Lindbergh’s previous good- Intelligence during WWII and kept an eye in San Diego, the Carranza family decid-
will flight from Washington to Mexico on suspicious activities in Mexican territo- ed that the San Diego Air & Space
City. Already a national hero in Mexico, ry during the conflict. Museum would be the ideal home for this
upon landing in Washington, Carranza artifact. (Courtesy San Diego Air &
became even more famous, and dined with 3. 1908-2008 Centennial Anniversary
President Calvin Coolidge. Tragically, on Stamp of Mexican Aviation. Space Museum)

Captain Angel Aparicio, a family rep-

The San Diego Air & Space Museum is the night of July 12, 1928, Captain resentative, flew from Mexico to back in 1995.
excited to receive the donation of an Carranza died near Mt. Holly, New Jersey California to hand deliver these important The link to an online exhibition of
altimeter from the aircraft flown by Emilio while returning to Mexico, when his air- artifacts to the Museum on April 12,
Carranza on his 1928 Goodwill flight craft crashed during a severe thunderstorm. 2022. the Carranza donation is sandiegoairand-
from Mexico City to Washington D.C. space.org/collection/item/altimeter-from-
Known as the "Mexican Lindbergh,” Carranza was given a state funeral in Katrina Pescador, the Museum’s famous-pilot . The San Diego Air &
Captain Carranza is arguably the most New York, and his body was eventually Collection Director stated, “As neighbor- Space Museum is California’s official air
significant Mexican aviator. returned to Mexico, where he is still ing countries, it is important that we share and space museum and education center.
mourned to this day. The aircraft Captain this important story with our communi- The Museum is an affiliate of the
(Courtesy San Diego Air & Carranza was flying on his Goodwill ties…as an act of brotherhood and good- Smithsonian Institution and was the first
Space Museum) flight was a Ryan Brougham, named the will between Mexico and the United aero-themed Museum to be accredited by
Mexico-Excelsior. It was built in San States.” the American Alliance of Museums. The
Diego by the B. F. Mahoney Aircraft Museum is also the home of the presti-
Corporation and had many of the same Special thanks to Luis Gaxiola, from gious International Air & Space Hall of
features as the Spirit of St. Louis. Upon the American Legion Post 11 Mount Fame. The Museum is located at 2001
crashing in New Jersey, some locals gath- Holly (New Jersey), who helped coordi- Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, San
ered parts from the Mexico-Excelsior to nate this significant donation between the Diego, CA 92101. The Museum and gift
be kept as souvenirs. One of these locals, Carranza Family and the San Diego Air store are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5
Stephen Lee, acquired the Excelsior’s & Space Museum. Post 11 has been hon- p.m. with admissions until 4:30 p.m. Visit
altimeter, and kept it with him for 67 oring Captain Carranza’s sacrifice, every www.sandiegoairandspace.org for more
years, until finally returning it to Emilio year uninterruptedly, since 1928, and information.
Carranza’s cousin in 1995. Because the they were as well the guardians of this
altimeter for some years after it was given

DRONE RESCUE SYSTEMS JOINS AUTERION ECOSYSTEM TO PROVIDE

AUTONOMOUS SAFETY SYSTEMS FOR COMMERCIAL DRONES

Auterion, the company building an an added level of safety when operating. igation in the rare case of a malfunction
open and software-defined future for “Drone Rescue System’s safety in the air.”
enterprise drone fleets, on April 25 wel-
comed Drone Rescue Systems to the solution gives drone operators peace of Drone Rescue Systems safety solu-
growing Auterion ecosystem. Drone mind,” says Markus Achtelik, vice presi- Continued on Page 30
Rescue Systems safety solutions com- dent of Engineering at Auterion. “This
bine an autonomous parachute with new partnership streamlines the integra- Parachute rescue solutions are enabling
emergency blackbox and data storage, to tion of autonomous parachutes with commercial drones to ensure the highest
provide enterprise drone operators with Auterion powered platforms and pro- risk-mitigation while operating in dense-
vides end users with the highest risk-mit- ly populated areas. (Courtesy Auterion)

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Flying With Faber

VISITING OLD FRIENDS IN SAN FRANCISCO

I’m drawn to San Francisco. Just as Today, when I mention visits to old landscape at the corner of Pine and Stuart J. Faber
some folks are drawn to religious friends, I’m referring to my favorite ven- Powell Streets. Commissioned by and Aunt Bea
sites, I make annual pilgrimages to ues, hotels and restaurants. One friend is a Stanford in 1878, the series of 24 images
the Bay area. I’m sure that spending two mandatory visit to our former home at the shot in rapid succession not only enabled Maven Boardroom.
years in the city during WWII has every- Presidio. Others are the streets I roamed as Stanford to win a bet, but also helped lay (Courtesy Stanford Court Hotel)
thing to do with it. My father, conscript- a child. Here are examples of some of my the groundwork for the motion-picture
ed into the army as a medical officer, was favorite hotels and restaurants. industry. Mounted on the ceiling of the The Stanford Court offers a variety
stationed at Letterman General Hospital hotel’s bar is a mural from the legendary of attractive event venues, including
at San Francisco’s Presidio. Stanford Court Hotel. car chase scene through the streets of San communal workspaces for business din-
(Courtesy Stanford Court Hotel) Francisco from the 1968 movie Bullitt, ners and meetings.
We lived in a house on the hills of starring Steve McQueen. The exhilarat-
the Presidio. My memories include gaz- Stanford Court Hotel, 905 ing scene, considered one of the best of Stanford Court is an urban setting
ing down at the San Francisco Bay where California St, San Francisco, CA 94108, its kind in movie history, features two distinctly San Francisco, ideal for wed-
I could see the Golden Gate Bridge, the 415/989-3500. heavily modified four-speed Mustangs ding brunches, rehearsal dinners and all
hospital grounds and Crissy Field. Now burning rubber across the city from manner of celebration any time of day.
extinct, Crissy was an airport on the My relationship with the Stanford Fisherman’s Wharf to Guadalupe Event spaces can accommodate up to 60-
Presidio. For hours, I would watch small Court Hotel dates back to the 70s when we Canyon Parkway. 70 guests. The seasoned culinary team
military planes, such as L-16s, take off made frequent visits. During that era, the can create custom menus for any event.
and land from the field. I’m sure this hotel’s Fornou’s Ovens Restaurant was the 1-Bedroom Suite.
activity implanted a seed that blossomed rage. Travelers flocked to the hotel just to (Courtesy Stanford Court Hotel) Tadich Grill’s Shrimp Louie.
into my love of flying – a passion that dine at Fornou’s. It was one of the most (Courtesy Stuart J. Faber)
still increases with time. popular restaurants for locals as well. The The new rooms and suites have been
restaurant flourished for 35 years. curated with modern touches which Tadich Grill, 240 California St, San
I remember sitting on the hospital blend beautifully with the historic Francisco, CA 94111 415/391-1849.
lawn and mingling with soldiers return- Leland Stanford, an industrial rail- ambiance of the hotel.
ing from the Pacific – Iwo Jima, road tycoon who built the Central Pacific Located in the heart of the financial
Guadalcanal, the Marshall Islands and Railroad, has left his name throughout The Premier View Rooms are what district, Tadich Grill is the oldest, contin-
many more. Some of these guys suffered California, including Stanford Uni- the name suggests. These exterior-facing uously operating restaurant in San
from missing limbs. Others had injuries versity. Stanford built a mansion in the skyline and bay view rooms are approxi- Francisco and reputed to be the third old-
and ailments about which they never 1870s. It was the centerpiece of Nob Hill. mately 245-265 square feet with a Queen est in the country.
spoke. Not once did we ever talk about The mansion was destroyed in the 1906 or King Simmons pillow-top bed, 49-
their tours of combat. But all these guys earthquake. In 1912, the vacant lot was inch HD television with HDMI, USB In 1849, three immigrants from
were warm and friendly to this 10-year- transformed into the Stanford Court ports, and a mini-fridge. Croatia, set up a tent on Long Wharf and
old kid. Apartments. Sixty years later, the posted a sign that read Coffee Stand.
Stanford Court Hotel was born and today The Premier Interior Rooms, over- Long Wharf was a pier that reached half
I recall roaming the streets of San stands majestically on the site. looking the quiet courtyard, are approxi- a mile into the Bay where hundreds of
Francisco. Often, I would walk from the mately 270 square feet with two Queen pil-
Presidio, through the Marina District and What I love about the Stanford low-top beds, 49-inch HD television with Continued on Page 30
all the way to downtown and back. I Court Hotel is that, within its walls, you HDMI and USB ports, and a mini-fridge.
remember my father and I fishing in the always feel like you are immersed in the
San Francisco Bay. I remember attending historic ambiance of San Francisco. With The Skyline Studios are spacious
Yerba Buena Elementary School. My so many cookie-cutter hotels that have exterior-facing rooms with inspiring
teacher, Ms. M., was the meanest teacher been built by developers who have no views of the city skyline. Approximately
I’ve ever had. sense of community or history, if some- 230-420 square-feet with a King or two
one plopped you blindfolded in many double beds, the rooms have 49-inch HD
I recall the day the war ended in the hotels, you would never know what city television with HDMI and USB Ports
Pacific. The streets were burgeoning with you were in. and a mini-fridge.
celebrations. I’m sure many folks from
later generations have viewed the black- During COVID, the hotel was in The Enterprise Suites are approxi-
and-white newspaper photos of people hibernation. We were fortunate enough to mately 600-670 square-feet with a work-
singing, kissing and dancing in the be among the first guests to celebrate the space. Three are one-bedroom suites with
streets. I was a part of this history in live, recent reopening. The excitement begins a separate living room; two are large one-
3D colors. I hoped for a kiss from a beau- as you enter the hotel grounds. Restored room suites with a bed and sitting area.
tiful girl but it never happened. and relocated to the hotel’s arrival porte- Some suites feature views of the San
cochère entrance is a 3-ton, 10-foot-tall Francisco skyline. Suites include 55-inch
Finally, we witnessed the birth of the penguin sculpture by Beniamino Bufano, HD television with HDMI and USB
United Nations. Leaders from countries which for 45 years was hidden in the Ports and a mini-fridge.
from all over the world gathered at the
Fairmont Hotel on Nob Hill. We walked
up the hill for a glance at these dignitaries.
Soon, we heard that President Harry
Truman would arrive. We gathered on the
street by the Palace of Fine Arts. Sure,
enough, Harry came by in a huge convert-
ible. I’m sure he waved directly at me.

30 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years May 2022

Drone Rescue Systems Auterion is building one of the
world’s leading autonomous mobility
Continued from Page 28 tem is the missing link for various safe The company has three main focus platform for enterprise and government
tion is lightweight and completely commercial drone usage. We are excited points: First, to help to make safe com- users to better capture data, carry out
autonomous with no explosive compo- to partner with Auterion to make our mercial drone flights possible. Second, to high-risk work remotely, and deliver
nent used to eject the parachute. The rela- safety solution easily available to vehi- help in case of emergency with a goods with drones. Auterion’s open-
tion between take-off-weight and the cles powered by Auterion.” Blackbox and data storage solution. And, source-based platform was nominated by
additional payload caused by the rescue third, to work together closely with the U.S. government as the standard for
system is unique. The patented mecha- Drone Rescue Systems GmbH, the industry companies, insurance compa- its future drone program. With 70-plus
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is electrically triggered and releases with- Navigation Competition (ESA), is a service providers. Switzerland, and Germany, Auterion’s
in milliseconds. highly innovative high-tech company global customer base includes GE
that develops safety solutions for safe The company provides their cus- Aviation, Quantum-Systems, Freefly
“We have invested a lot of time and commercial drone usage. tomers with complete safety solutions by Systems, Avy, Watts Innovations, and the
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Andreas Ploier, CEO of Drone Rescue and data storing parachute rescue solu- cation, which is very useful for a com-
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Flying With Faber

Continued from Page 29 Filet of Sole from Tadich Grill. Linguine and Clams at Original Joe’s. over eight decades.
sailing ships were moored. The pier was (Courtesy Stuart J. Faber) (Courtesy Stuart J. Faber) Original Joe’s is located in the heart
lined with hastily built shops, saloons,
markets, and gambling dens. Coffee tables in 1939 and kept at it until he retired new restaurant was opened on Union Street, of the historic North Beach District, a
Stand served fresh fish grilled over char- 27 years later. John Markovich also served for more than half a century Joe’s was a hangout for natives, tourists and culinary
coal to the merchants, sailors, and arg- for 27 years, 1943 to 1970. Several of Tenderloin landmark. It was primarily an aficionados alike. Overlooking Washing-
onauts who frequented the pier. today’s employees have been part of the Italian restaurant. However, the steaks and ton Square Park, the current location
Tadich family for more than 20 years. chops were outstanding. My favorite was a encompasses a rich culinary history. The
In 1871, after a long sea voyage, 16- huge bowl of oxtail soup. new Joe’s is much fancier than old Joe’s,
year-old John Tadich arrived in San The sourdough bread is the best in but not at the expense of down home serv-
Francisco from his home in Dalmatia on San Francisco. But save room for the In 2007, Original Joe’s suffered a ice and a warm, comfortable atmosphere.
the Adriatic coast of Croatia. After a few entrees. We started off with Coney Island devastating fire that destroyed the original
years working in various saloons, he was clam chowder. We generally select the restaurant and the building that housed it at We launched with a Cesar salad. We
hired as a bartender at the New World same entrees. We ordered filet of sole and 144 Taylor Street. Undaunted, children also enjoyed Dungeness crab cocktail
Coffee Saloon. When the saloon moved crab Louie. Clam chowder is available in John and Elena Duggan were committed and jumbo prawn cocktails. Steak lovers
again to 221 Leidesdorff, John went along, red Coney Island style or white Boston to taking over the family business and should not pass up the 25-ounce bone-in
and, in 1887, he bought the establishment. style. Other fabulous selections include restoring the vision of their grandfather, ribeye. Charbroiled salmon and filet of
cioppino, Chilean sea bass, oysters Tony Rodin, in a community that would sole piccata are remarkable. Next, we
In 1913 Mr. Tadich hired a country- Rockefeller or a New York steak. welcome the rebirth of his dream. It took selected the linguini with clams and the
man, Tom Buich, as a pantryman. Five five long years to find a new location wor- spaghetti and meatballs. The meatballs
years later Tadich fired Buich for con- Original Joe’s, 601 Union St, San thy of the old, but now it stands proud in are the most tender I’ve ever had. Other
stantly trying to tell him how to run the Francisco, CA 94133, 415/775-4877. North Beach, serving both residents and must-try selections are the pan roasted
establishment. But Tadich was a forgiv- visitors in a landmark tradition well earned half chicken and the braised short ribs.
ing man and hired Tom back in 1923 as a No trip to San Francisco was complete
waiter. By 1934, Tom and his brothers, without a stop at Joe’s restaurant. Before the Airport
Mitch and Louie, were the sole owners.
For years, Metro Oakland Inter-
Redevelopment frequently forced national Airport (KOAK) has been my
the restaurant to move. In 1967, the airport of choice. Runway 10R/28L is for
restaurant settled in at its present location. general aviation use. I love to fly the ILS
The Buich family still owns and operates to the field. KaiserAir, 800/538-2625 is
the restaurant. convenient and friendly.

Tradition is as much a part of Tadich I still have many old friends to visit.
as is the kitchen. Many employees have I will return to San Francisco for as long
worked at Tadich for decades. John “Duke” as I can.
Dukich worked there as a waiter from 1924
to 1966. John Skorlich started waiting

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Homebuilder’s Workshop By Ed Wischmeyer except magnetometer and angle of attack.
Magnetometer data will be replaced by
WHEN TOWER SAYS, “ROGER” ground track, which is what you want,
INSTEAD OF “HOLD SHORT” anyway.

So here’s a real gotcha, could hap- ••••• carried aboard airplanes, balloons or any 6. ADSB-In. This has its own inter-
pen to any of us at a towered air- other type of aircraft must not be operat- nal GPS, but is not connected to the data
port. I happened to see this one Here’s more from that fascinating and ed while such aircraft are airborne (not bus. It is hard-wired to the PFD and
happen, as I had just landed and taxied outrageously informative RSAT meeting: touching the ground). When any aircraft MFD, and also provides data via
clear of the runway involved. leaves the ground, all cellular telephones Bluetooth – which both the PFD and
• One runway incursion happened on board that aircraft must be turned off. MFD have. I don’t know if its GPS data
A student pilot on first solo was when a baggage cart driver fell off the The following notice must be posted on can be put on the bus. At this point, to
ready to take off on Runway 1. tractor and said tractor took off across the or near each cellular telephone installed find out, I’d have to disconnect the anten-
Downfield is the crossing runway, 10/28. field, and across the runway. in any aircraft: na from either the PFD or MFD, or
maybe put foil beanies over the two
Student: Cessna XXX, ready for • Here’s an appropriate aeronauti- “The use of cellular telephones antennae.
takeoff. cal linguistic faux pas: An unstable while this aircraft is airborne is prohibit-
approach was referred to as an “unstop- ed by FCC rules, and the violation of this This is a reasonable description of
Tower: Roger. pable” approach. rule could result in suspension of service how the avionics interconnect on my air-
Student: Cleared for takeoff, and/or a fine. The use of cellular tele- plane with respect to GPS. What is unrea-
Cessna XXX. • Runwaysafetysimulator.com phones while this aircraft is on the sonable is that I had to figure some of this
Other aircraft: Hey, tower, that looks like an interesting refresh- ground is subject to FAA regulations.” out by trial and error, as the manuals
Cessna just took off without a clearance! er/introducer to surface operations. I’ve don’t tell you all this. And it’s not just my
Lots of contributing factors: only skimmed it. And, of course, there’s the 5G deba- vendor with inadequate documentation,
• Student misunderstood what tower cle where cell phones – not sure if it’s the near as I can tell, it’s all the vendors. Nor
meant by “Roger,” and more on that below. • They also showed a video on phones, the towers, or both – can inter- is it because my avionics are in an exper-
• Controller did not catch that the wrong surface operations that may have fere with the radio altimeters on jets. imental airplane.
student’s readback was incorrect – this is been factually accurate but was conde-
called a “hearback” error. scending and demeaning in its tone. ••••• Understanding your avionics should
• Tower procedures: when a plane not require a hacker’s mentality. It
calls in ready for takeoff, controllers here • At Savannah, Class C airspace, an Not counting handhelds and cell shouldn’t be this hard.
sometimes say “hold short,” sometimes experienced controller can take as much as phones, my RV-9A has four GPS
they say “roger.” Book legal but possibly 18 months to come up to full proficien- receivers on a data bus, all WAAS. And •••••
ambiguous. cy/certification – I don’t recall the correct there is another GPS receiver that is not
This event was discussed at a term. Double that for a brand new controller. directly on the data bus. A genuine Curtis Hawk 75.
Runway Safety Action Team meeting (Courtesy Ed Wischmeyer)
recently where we found out about the • When they cut the grass at the air- 1. The IFR navigator is a GPS
tower procedures and a lot of us were sur- port, if it’s too short, birds will have an easi- provider, only, to all consumers. And this The scaled-down P-36 from
prised. When the tower says, “hold er time looking for snacks. If it’s too long, it is the only unit that can provide IFR nav- scalebirds.com is, to me, a very attractive
short,” they have to wait for the pilot to provides hiding places for coyotes and foxes. igation data. – single-seater with a Verner radial
acknowledge. When the frequency is engine. I’d build mine as a Curtis Hawk
busy and they don’t have time to wait for • The airport is sometimes visited 2. The PFD (Primary Flight 75, the same airframe but with fixed-gear.
a pilot’s acknowledgement, they simply by wood storks, an endangered species, Display) has an internal GPS and an I’d like to finish my career as one of those
say, “Roger.” as untouchable as a bald eagle. The air- antenna. It can provide GPS data to all who will (land gear up), not as one who
What does the Pilot/Controller port rep said that they can’t even say consumers and consume data from all has. And I’d paint mine as a 1930s sport
Glossary say? (FAA Order JO 7110.65 on “boo!” to scare them away. GPS providers on the bus. plane, with the cool gear fairings shown
the web): “Roger – I have received all of in the picture.
your last transmission. It should not be • Pilots are encouraged to file a 3. The MFD (Multi Function
used to answer a question requiring a yes report if you hit a bird. But, if you hit two Display) has an internal GPS and an The prototype is just about ready to
or a no answer.” That document is not birds, then the airport has to have a meeting antenna. It is the same part number as the fly, needing only a spinner and a canopy
downloadable, but rather is a number of with lots of feds, which is a royal PITA. PFD, and can provide GPS data to all latch.
sections on the web. consumers except the ADHRS. (Why?)
Just to make it interesting, some- • The Coast Guard is using It, too, can consume data from all GPS Don’t recognize the P-36? With an
times I’ll call in “holding short” and Foreflight and Stratus for ADS-B in. providers. Allison engine, it was called the P-40.
tower will tell me to hold short, and that
means I have to repeat the hold short ••••• 4. ADHRS (Air Data Heading
instruction. Reference System) is a GPS consumer,
Lots of contributing factors on this Before the meeting started, I was using GPS data to stabilize the electronic
event, and we’ll forego discussing “who talking to a Civil Air Patrol senior pilot, gyros. It will only accept GPS data from
was at fault.” That’s not the point. who told me that these days, 95 percent the IFR navigator and the PFD, but not
The good news is that there was no of search and rescue is done by tracking the MFD and not the standby attitude
loss of separation, and that everybody is the pilot’s cell phone, not the ELT. But indicator. No idea why. However, in the
working together to make sure this does- what about FAA rules for cell phones on absence of GPS data, it can stabilize with
n’t happen again. board airplanes? And don’t those apply airspeed and heading data.
And quite by accident, at last month’s only to airliners?
VMC/IMC Club meeting, present were the 5. Standby attitude display with
student pilot, his instructor, the tower con- Well, turns out that the FCC has a dog built-in GPS to stabilize its own gyros.
troller on duty at the time, and me. in the fight, too. From 47 CFR Part 22 This is a GPS provider to the PFD and
(FYI, FAA regs are 14 CFR. We all have to MFD, but not the ADHRS. It is not a
know 14 CFR Part 61 and Part 91): GPS consumer. However, if the ADHRS
is inoperative, this unit can provide
§ 22.925 Prohibition on ADHRS functionality on the data bus
Airborne Operation of
Cellular lTelephones

Cellular telephones installed in or

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TEAM TRAVIS FLIES AWAY TO ALPENA CRTC FOR READINESS EXERCISE

A 60th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aircrew and a 60th Medical Group En Route Maj. Angel Nwankwo, left, 60th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, signals
the off-load movement of a simulated patient from a C-17 Globemaster III at the Alpena
Patient Staging System team from Travis Air Force Base, California, lift a simulated Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Mich., April 12, 2022. A force of more than
380 Airmen from the 60th Air Mobility Wing deployed to Alpena CRTC for Exercise
patient into an ambulance at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Roundel Perun, a fly-away exercise meant to test the 60th AMW’s ability to rapidly
mobilize and conduct operations at a forward location under hostile conditions.
Mich., April 12, 2022. The Airmen donned their mission-oriented protective postures
(U.S. Air Force photo by Lan Kim)
gear as part of Exercise Roundel Perun 22-01, a fly-away exercise meant to test the 60th

Air Mobility Wing’s ability to rapidly mobilize and conduct operations at a forward

location under hostile conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lan Kim)

By Lan Kim Among the multiple purposes this Airmen from the 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, California, off-load
exercise served, exploring the concept of mission-oriented protective postures gear bags and luggage out of a KC-10 Extender at
60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs multi-capable Airmen was an integral the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Mich., April 10, 2022. A force
part of the exercise’s success. of more than 380 Airmen from the 60th AMW deployed to Alpena CRTC for Exercise
Nearly 400 Airmen from the 60th Roundel Perun 22-01, a fly-away exercise meant to test the 60th AMW’s ability to rap-
Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air “What that really gets after, in my idly mobilize and conduct operations at a forward location under hostile conditions.
Force Base, California, deployed book, is everyone being willing to step up
to the Alpena Combat Readiness and do someone else’s job,” said Col. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lan Kim)
Training Center in Alpena, Michigan, Ryan Garlow, 60th AMW vice com-
from April 9-14, for Exercise Roundel mander, and commander of Viking Air areas/sections and their relevant core nition or what military strategists like to
Perun 22-01, a large readiness exercise Base, the simulated operating location tasks related to the exercise, as stated by refer to as the OODA (observe, orient,
meant to test the “fly-away” method of for the exercise. Maj. Chris Cummings, the LRE lead decide, act) loop.
employing forces. planner and main executioner of Roundel
Garlow commended Airmen for step- Perun. “Exercises of this scale ensure we
“The fly-away exercise is a concept ping up and integrating as teammates with fine-tune the techniques, tactics and con-
of operations of actually employing each other because of the smaller than reg- “It’s about having a minimum force fidence to ensure we are ready for the
every function that our base has – away ular-sized force to run the mission. at a base and being able to shift focus at a next fight,” Garlow said. “It was incredi-
from home station to operate in a foreign moment’s notice to stay mobile,” ble to see all of our teams working
location with all of our equipment, per- For example, Staff Sgt. Casey Cummings said. together through the challenges we faced
sonnel and forces available to execute Bonillas, 60th Logistics Readiness this week.”
our global mobility mission,” said Lt. Squadron ground transportation special- Thus, he said, enabling our forces to
Col. Tyler Marcotte, Travis AFB’s ist, was roomed with the non-commis- stay within the enemy’s sphere of recog-
inspector general and exercise assistant sioned officer in charge of fuels opera-
controller. tions during the exercise and noticed his
roommate coming in late after working
According to Marcotte, this exercise 14-15 hour days.
also marks the first time the 60th AMW
has conducted an LRE in more than 10 According to Bonillas, he and his
years. counterpart for the exercise, Tech. Sgt.
Randy Ahlers, 60th LRS ground trans-
“We have a lot of new folks doing portation specialist, took it upon them-
this for the first time out of Travis,” selves to help with fuels operations when
Marcotte said. “It’s unique that we have a their shuttle service was underutilized.
lot of personnel working with each other
that normally wouldn’t do so on a normal “Tech. Sgt. Ahlers and myself were
basis at home station.” able to help mitigate some of that over-
time that they’re (fuels operations) work-
More than 20,000 personnel are on ing by fueling the trucks up,” Bonillas
Travis AFB, and close to 400 Airmen said. “So their driver just has to swap
went to the Alpena CRTC and became a vehicles at the fill station and then bring
fully operational wing within 24 hours. it back out to the aircraft.”

“Because it is a smaller element, it Along with exploring the MCA con-
takes all hands on deck to really make cept, the wing inspection team used the
this successful,” he said. LRE to evaluate multiple functional

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IS “THE PILOT PERSONALITY” AN OXYMORON?

By Bert Botta often thought of as “social butterflies!” them, sometimes with humor or even anger. (Courtesy Bert Botta)
But we do have some redeeming quali- “Being unemotional helps us deal
I’m sure many of us know some flight ties and the good news is we’re very
attendants who would probably agree good at what we do. with crises, but can make us insensitive
that “pilot personality” is an oxymoron! toward the feelings of others.
But all is not lost. In an attempt to In the 2007 ALPA magazine study,
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PRESIDENT BIDEN VOICES SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL

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Is “The Pilot Personality” An Oxymoron?

Continued from Page 34 figure out, after partying with him and stances had to reckoned with. As a fight- vate a “servant’s” heart. Look for ways to
watching my exam scores plummet, there er pilot, we’re taught to make split sec- help others without a reason to do so. It’s
negatively). It also implies that we need was no way was I going to be able to keep ond decisions with precision and accura- the old, “Practice random kindness and
to learn how to manage those emotions – up with him and continue my pilot career. cy since it’s really the most disciplined senseless acts of beauty.”
both our own and others – especially flying in the world.
when we are under pressure. Regarding the reference to the 7. Concentrate on asking other people
Professional Standards cases in the I discovered that those fast reactions how they’re doing. And then… wait for
We all know people who are in full ALPA study above that stem from the with short concise communications do not their answer and listen with passion! Too
control of their emotions. They’re calm lack of proper communication, I was the work well in meetings or when listening to often we’re rehearsing our own agenda in
in a crisis, and they make good decisions, ALPA/TWA Pro Standards Committee people. I still catch myself analyzing our head and could care less about their
however stressful the situation. I think we Chairman during my time at both TWA someone’s idea before completely listen- response. Lowers your EQ drastically!
would all agree that Captain Sully in The and also at NetJets. I’ve seen my share of ing to them. Your article on emotional IQ
Miracle on The Hudson is someone who pilot personalities acting out, especially is good and perhaps my example might 8. Listen more. It’s amazing how
fits that description. during the contentious merger of TWA help others avoid learning the hard way.” great a conversationalist people think you
and Ozark, back in 1986. are when you just listen to them.
Some people can even read the emo- The Personal Touch
tions of others. They understand what to The Connection Between Pilot 9. Let go of having to be perfect.
say to make people feel better, and they EQ and Good Situational Here are 10 very simple tips that will That doesn’t mean not being accurate.
know how to inspire them to take action. Awareness help increase your Pilot EQ. I’ve prac- Perfectionism is different than accuracy.
ticed these for years and have found them
People like this have a high EQ. Situational awareness is an aviation helpful. They might help to increase your 10. Focus on the positive in situa-
They have solid relationships, they’re buzzword that has been around for a long EQ score and make your life and flying tions, people and events.
personable and they’re likely to be time. Situational awareness is knowing career more enjoyable.
resilient in the face of adversity. what’s going on around us, taking it all This is obviously not a complete list
in, processing it and coming up with a 1. “Reach out and touch someone.” of EQ qualities. Come up with your own.
This kind of high EQ is something judgment of whether what we see, feel It’s been proven that a simple, often Sometimes the best way to do this is to
that most of us aren’t inherently long on. and experience is good or bad, dangerous apparently unnoticed touch when you’re examine your own life and the areas where
Given our potential EQ shortcomings, or safe, threatening, friendly or not, talking to someone, “bonds” you in some you rank low in EQ and just do the oppo-
it’s important to take this into account approachable or should I stay away. small but important way. Obviously, in site! That would be a good place to start.
before we act. today’s paranoid culture, be aware when
Some pilots are better disposed to that’s appropriate or not. Here’s an EQ quiz that you can take if
What’s Your Emotional good situational awareness than others. you feel your EQ could need a makeover:
Intelligence Quotient (EQ)? Here’s an example of a fighter pilot’s 2. Introduce yourself to others first http://www.ihhp.com/free-eq-quiz.
challenge to use good EQ. rather than waiting for them to do so.
Is your IQ in the genius category, This also gives you the advantage of get- This test just might help you see if
above 140 but your EQ (Emotional A Fighter Pilot’s Challenge in ting their first name. you’re good relationship material, if
Intelligence Quotient) is below 100 and Staying Safe While Using Good Pilot EQ you’re going to have a fun, productive,
descending? 3. Then…remember their name! happy flying career, or if you need to
One of the pilots I met and inter- 4. And use first names. This is an oft upgrade your ranking on the flight atten-
Most of us are intelligent, some highly viewed at Oshkosh for an article was Dr. overlooked, yet powerful way to convey dants’ list of favorite pilots!
so, with corresponding high IQ’s John Marselus. John is a graduate of the to another person that you care about
(Intelligence Quotients), or else management United States Air Force Academy with them. As you go about your day, observe Bert is a retired TWA & NetJets Captain.
wouldn’t turn us loose with some very impor- more than 3,000 hours in the A-10 how few people use first names in con- He’s an Aviation Expert Witness and
tant lives and very expensive equipment. Thunderbolt and F-15E Strike Eagle versation. Also notice how those people writes about aviation. He’s published in
along with commanding at several differ- who do use another’s first name seem to many aviation industry magazines and
For example, one of my new-hire ent levels in the USAF. get better responses. he’s also a mentor/coach for the Next
pilot buddies at TWA had a photographic 5. Compliment others when you recog- Gen of airline pilots. You can reach him
memory. He studied very little but maxed In his own words, “One thing I nize a job well done or see someone who at:[email protected]
the frequent exams that we had in initial found out was that the way I acted when goes out of their way to help in a situation.
B707 systems ground school. I mistakenly strapping on $50M worth of a sleek 6. Recognizing and complimenting 1. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in
thought I could keep up with his extracur- hound of death fighter aircraft and how I someone’s efforts is a great way to culti- /bertbotta
ricular activities, going out and partying relate to others in more normal circum- 2. Website: www.bertbotta.com
every night, and maintain a similar grade. 3. Aviation Expert: https://legalexperts
direct.com/experts/bert-botta/
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WAKE TURBULENCE

Wake turbulence refers chiefly to the we rotated at about the same point down Climb, Interrupted contact with Ho Chi Minh [Area Control
two counter-rotating vortices trailing the runway. Between 500 and 800 feet Center] after several attempts. We began
behind aircraft in flight, which are gener- AGL, we began to quickly bank to the Approaching the top of climb, this to experience light, but persistent, wake
ated when aircraft produce lift. During right and ended up at approximately 50 B737 Captain experienced wake turbu- turbulence from another same direction
flight, all aircraft generate wake turbu- degrees of bank. I immediately unloaded lence resulting in a minor injury. Clues aircraft at FL360. Noting the quartering
lence, while the strongest vortices are the aircraft with nose down force while had existed that pointed to the likely tailwind, I thought it would be prudent to
formed when aircraft are heavy, clean, continuously increasing left aileron. I wake event. turn on the continuous ignition. I advised
and slow. With consequences ranging pushed the thrust levers into Automatic the First Officer of my intent to request a
from minor to disastrous, an aircraft’s Power Reserve thrust and turned on the • During cruise climb to 38,000 feet 2-mile offset to the right… This would
wake turbulence may be encountered continuous ignition…during this maneu- and passing 36,000 feet, the flight encoun- keep us out of the wake turbulence, which
during any phase of flight. ver. We recovered about 5 to 8 seconds tered unexpected wake turbulence.… was increasing in intensity by the second.
after initial indications, notified ATC, Climbing at .77 Mach with a pitch attitude After two failed attempts to get Ho Chi
FAA recently updated wake separa- and continued on without incident. I also of approximately 7 degrees nose up and Minh to answer our radio call, the wake
tion tables to “recategorize the existing checked with our flight attendants to ver- the autopilot engaged, the aircraft sudden- turbulence intensified to what I would
fleet of aircraft and modify the associated ify that no one was injured.… She said ly shuddered and went into a right bank of consider moderate to severe chop. As I
wake turbulence separation minima.” (1.) that no one seemed to notice. No aircraft approximately 25 degrees. I immediately was making my third attempt to get a
Nine aircraft wake turbulence categories damage was found. [We had] calm air, a disconnected the autopilot and rolled response from Ho Chi Minh, it felt as if
are now established and derived from heavy aircraft, and close separation. wings level with a pitch attitude on the the bottom dropped out, and the aircraft
wake performance data for each aircraft horizon. As the aircraft was climbing, we dropped 200 feet. The aircraft then vio-
type rather than legacy weight-based Minimum Separation did not lose altitude, but rate of climb was lently rolled left between 30 and 45
data. Each aircraft type falls into one of With a Twist reduced to near zero. The climb was then degrees of bank and began a significant
the nine categories, and in a flight sce- continued to 38,000 feet. Bank limits were descent (I did not note the sink rate). I
nario, leaders and followers are designat- A B737-800 pilot encountered sub- not exceeded and the aircraft was not over noticed that the First Officer promptly
ed by the wake categories of the aircraft stantial wake turbulence departing LAX stressed. I called the Purser and was disengaged the autopilot and rolled
involved. while trailing an aircraft of the same informed that everything was fine in the wings level. We arrested the descent at
weight class and wake category. A throw- cabin. Subsequently, I learned that a flight FL342. We started a very slow climb
The work is detailed, but pilots may back solution is suggested. attendant in the rear of the cabin had back to FL350 while I again attempted to
obtain more information from FAA bumped her shin on the service cart during contact Ho Chi Minh. On this last radio
Order JO 7110.126B, Consolidated Wake • [We were] cleared to take off from the wake turbulence encounter. She call, I included our current altitude and
Turbulence, (1.) the Aeronautical LAX on Runway 25R. [The preceding] informed me that she thought she was fine how we got there (wake turbulence from
Information Manual (2.) or FAA Order A321 had not even lifted off. After liftoff, and had not been injured… Dispatch was the aircraft ahead of us), and included
JO 7110.65Z, Air Traffic Control. (3.) we flew into their wake as we entered the notified via ACARS, and a phone patch our request to offset. Ho Chi Minh final-
NASA ASRS also conducts an ongoing overcast at 700 feet. It rolled us uncon- was set up with the [Chief Pilot] for the ly responded, acknowledged our climb
special study on wake turbulence trollably to the right and took full left purpose of verbally debriefing the event back to FL350, and approved our offset
encounters and provides a link to that [aileron] deflection to regain control. It and a potential crewmember injury. The as requested. We reengaged the automa-
Database Report Set on its website. (4.) happened again at approximately 1,200 nearest traffic to our position at the time of tion, and the flight continued without
feet. We regained control and continued the wake encounter was an Airbus A320 incident.
This month, CALLBACK shares our climbout. approximately 8 miles ahead and 2,000
wake turbulence reports that feature air- feet above. The flight continued unevent- A Triple Threat Nightmare
craft from multiple wake turbulence cat- Because we are a [Category C fully. I continued to monitor the flight
egories during different phases of flight. weight class] aircraft, [ATC] is allowed attendant’s condition throughout the flight This CRJ-900 First Officer battled
Common threats are revealed; others to anticipate the preceding aircraft’s and on the return flight. challenging wake turbulence and its con-
more serious may be envisioned. liftoff and clear us to take off. They are sequences in trail of a much larger air-
legal because [the A321] was not a Cruising the Wake craft during the descent, approach, and
Calm and Collected for Takeoff Heavy. Additionally, we were doing the landing phases of the flight. Fortunately,
ORCKA THREE Departure, and [the This B767-300 Captain tells of no injuries or damage occurred.
In calm winds behind a larger air- A321] was doing the LAXX ONE severe wake turbulence encountered at
craft, this CRJ-900 Captain experienced Departure. Their initial turn over the altitude while flying at night. The crew • As we descended through 11,000
strong wake turbulence. The uncom- shoreline was to 221 [degrees] and ours had telltale indications and had attempted feet…slowing to 240 knots,… the aircraft
manded attitude deviation and recovery was to 236 [degrees]. Conveniently, we to acquire an offset clearance prior to the unexpectedly rolled 30 degrees right with
inputs are compelling. were 15 degrees apart, which also event. moderate turbulence. I immediately dis-
allowed them to clear us to takeoff as the engaged the autopilot to right the air-
• On a calm, clear day taking off preceding aircraft was lifting off. • While outbound from DUDIS at
behind an A319 with winglets, we were FL350 on airway M771, we made initial Continued on Page 38
cleared for takeoff just as they rotated.
We were fairly heavy with tanker fuel, so

38 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years May 2022

HISTORIC HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT ANNIVERSARIES PART OF EAA
AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2022 ACTIVITIES

A number of iconic homebuilt air- ing of amateur-built aircraft. The 69th
craft designs will be celebrating notable edition of EAA’s fly-in convention is July
anniversaries this year at EAA 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in
AirVenture Oshkosh, which annually Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
brings together the world’s largest gather-
“Many of our members build their
Anniversary aircraft will be celebrate at own airplanes from kits or sets of plans
AirVenture between July 25-31, including and each year, more than 1,000 of these
Fly Baby’s 60th anniversary. amateur-built aircraft are among the
10,000-plus aircraft that arrive here for
(Courtesy EAA AirVenture)
Continued on Page 37
Safe Landings
light turbulence near the PENNY check- I was quick to get back on glideslope Footnote references:
Continued from Page 37 point. I remained high on the glideslope, but left the power in, so immediately [we 1.https://www.faa.gov/documentLib
but at a half dot high and going higher, got] a bit high on the approach by 1 dot. As
craft. The Captain immediately reported the Captain requested that I descend, not I brought the thrust levers to flight idle at r a r y / m e d i a / O r d e r / 2 0 2 1 - 11 -
the wake turbulence to Fort Worth to exceed 1,500 FPM. All checklists were 150 feet, the Captain called the go-around. 08_JO_7110.126B_Consolidated_Wake
Approach, requesting a 2-mile offset to complied with. [We were] handed off to ATC was immediately notified of the _Turbulence__FINAL.pdf
the left, which was upwind of the wake. Tower and cleared to land. I complied missed approach, and all checklists and
ATC gave us an immediate vector to 165 and clicked off the autopilot to hand-fly callouts were complied with… ATC vec- 2.https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/pu
degrees and descended us to 6,000 feet. the approach as the runway was in sight tored us for the ILS RWY 17L approach, blications/media/aim_basic_w_chg_1_dt
When the aircraft was stable, the autopi- and I was visual. Crossing the final and…a successful…landing was made. d_12-2-21.pdf
lot was reengaged. ATC indicated we approach fix at Jiffy and stable by 1,000
were following a B787. The Captain feet above field elevation, the turbulence ATC should be cognizant of the wind 3.https://www.faa.gov/documentLib
called the flight attendants to check on started up again, and a noticeable down- direction when wind parallels the arrival rary/media/Order/7110.65Z_ATC_Bsc_
the crew and passengers; all were fine. draft occurred, whereby the aircraft was corridor. Wake turbulence remains along w_Chg_1_dtd_12-2-21.pdf
ATC vectored us to the ILS RWY 17C momentarily at 1,000 FPM as I added the course lines of arrival and lingers
approach course right behind the same power. The Captain called one dot low at longer than when winds are perpendicular 4.https://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/docs/rpst
B787 that caused us the problem earlier. 750 feet. It happened fast. No windshear to the arrival course lines. I recommend a s/waketurb.pdf
We were aware of the situation and com- caution or alert [occurred]. larger spacing between heavy aircraft and
menced the approach. medium aircraft categories.

All went well until we started to get

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FLYING TAXI CABS IN THE NEAR FUTURE? UIUC RESEARCHERS SAY,
'HEADS UP, EVERYBODY'

Fans of the 1997 film “The Fifth yards downtown, you would land on the Boeing, Google Wing and Kitty Hawk. The flying arena at the Coordinated
Element” were undoubtedly drawn to the top of skyscrapers.” “By incorporating the safety of the Science Laboratory (CSL) Intelligent
gravity-defying cars filling the screen, espe- Robotics Laboratory (IRL), which com-
cially the Bruce Willis character’s air taxi. “It can come sooner than a self-driv- Simplex architecture of Lui Sha (UIUC) and prises a 26-foot by 30-foot space, is ded-
ing car on the road. On the road, you have enabling robust perception with Bo Li ‘s icated to flying and ground robots test-
Thanks to a $6 million NASA grant, pedestrians, other vehicles, and much (UIUC) help, the technology will be ready ing. (Courtesy AVIATE)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign more unpredictability.” for autonomous flight testing by Petros
(UIUC) professor Naira Hovakimyan Voulgaris and Christos Papachristos at UNR populations or those who have not
leads the way toward making these flying For years, Hovakimyan’s L1 adaptive using FAA-approved flight test site of the applied their skills to aviation problems.
cabs a reality. And passengers won’t even flight control system has provided maneu- State of Nevada,” Gregory said. “The fault
need a driver. verability and safety in airplanes, vastly detection and reliability analysis will be During the summer of 2022, all four
outperforming human pilots in challenging ensured by Melkior Ornik of UIUC and Ali ULI teams will have the opportunity to brief
As part of NASA’s University conditions. This technology is key to mak- Karimoddini and Ioannis Raptis of NCAT, a congressional staff on their research topics,
Leadership Initiative (ULI), Hovaki- ing small autonomous aircraft a trustwor- minority-serving institution, thus expanding approach, expectations and progress.
myan’s project has established the Center thy mode of transportation. NASA’s outreach to broader communities.
for Autonomous Vehicles in Air Flying cars have long captured the
Transportation Engineering (AVIATE) in “This ULI envisions building on “Vasu Salapaka (UIUC) will lead the imagination of Earth-bound humans,
the Department of Mechanical Science Naira Hovakimyan’s flight-proven L1 efforts for integration into the national air- from observing birds with envy millennia
and Engineering (MechSE) at UIUC. It is adaptive control technology by adding space. The collaborations with Lockheed ago to more modern times watching “The
one of just four ULI’s awarded in 2022. learning and stochastic control enabled Martin and Sierra Nevada Corporation Jetsons” on television or “Blade Runner”
components developed through her col- will ensure technology transition efforts, on the big screen.
Hovakimyan, also serving as the laboration with Evangelos Theodorou of as evidenced by current Lockheed
new center’s director, said, “The primary Georgia Tech,” said Irene Gregory, the Martin’s attempt to flight test the L1 adap- AVIATE researchers may make
goal for air taxis is, once the infrastruc- NASA Technical Monitor of the ULI. tive controller on their systems. these notions a reality sooner than
ture is there and the vehicles are there to “The vision is to mature this technology Ultimately, the team envisions growing expected, resulting in many practical
operate, you should be able to live in for rapidly emerging urban air vehicles, these efforts to establish a university center benefits and more mind-blowing aspects.
Urbana-Champaign in your affordable and safe increasingly autonomous flight, of autonomy for urban air vehicles.”
house, work in Ohio, and have your din- by enabling real-time V&V through col- “It makes the world smaller if you
ner in Chicago.” laborations with Sayan Mitra of UIUC The ULI initiative gives the academic can move faster. That is the whole idea,”
and Chuchu Fan of MIT.” community an opportunity to support Hovakimyan said.
This technology is advancing rapid- NASA’s aeronautical research goals and
ly and may be able to side-step – or rise In addition to UIUC, MIT and provides students with valuable experience world’s most popular aircraft kit, with
above – many of the challenges faced by Georgia Tech, the team members include in solving real-world technical challenges. more than 11,000 completed
self-driving cars. North Carolina A&T and the University
of Nevada at Reno. Lockheed Martin and Another key ULI goal is for students Pre-registration is available online at
“Ideally, you can take off from your Sierra Nevada Corporation are also to gain experience in multidisciplinary eaa.org. Anniversary aircraft will be fea-
backyard because it’s a vertical takeoff involved on the corporate side. The teams from other universities and indus- tured throughout the week July 25-31, at
and landing vehicle,” Hovakimyan said. impressive advisory board includes tries, including underrepresented student Oshkosh in flying demonstrations,
“In Chicago, where there are no back- forums, displays, and other events.

Historic Homebuilt Aircraft Anniversaries

Continued from Page 38 and other activities connected to their air- • Acro Sport 50th anniversary – A
plane type. Among the aircraft designs fully aerobatic biplane designed by EAA
AirVenture,” said Charlie Becker, EAA’s reaching important anniversaries in 2022 founder Paul Poberezny
homebuilt community manager. “In 2022, are:
several popular designs are celebrating • KR-1 50th anniversary – A single-
their anniversaries, and we invite all own- • Dyke Delta 60th anniversary – One seat design that often serves as an air-
ers of those aircraft to come to Oshkosh to of the most unusual homebuilt aircraft frame for auto-conversion engines
help commemorate the occasion.” designs, featuring the rare delta wing
• VariViggen 50th anniversary – One
Anniversary aircraft owners are • Fly Baby 60th anniversary – An of Burt Rutan’s first homebuilt designs
encouraged to pre-register so they can ultra-economical, single-seat design with that is still a unique profile at any airport
receive updates on special events, parking, a goal of flying for fun
• Van’s RV 50th anniversary – The

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SUPERNAL AND URBAN-AIR PORT DEBUT WORLD’S FIRST FUNCTIONAL

ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY VERTIPORT

Coventry, U.K., Activation Showcases New Multi-Modal Infrastructure for eVTOLs
and Future Passenger Journeys

Supernal and Urban-Air Port on April The exterior of Air-One – Urban-Air Port’s proprietary deployable operations hub for first-of-its-kind public-private partner-
25 announced the debut of Air-One – ship with the City of Los Angeles and
Urban-Air Port’s proprietary deployable manned and unmanned vehicles. (Courtesy Supernal) Urban Movement Labs to advance L.A.’s
operations hub for manned and unmanned Urban Air Mobility (UAM) planning,
vehicles – marking the first functional The passenger lounge at Air-One — Urban-Air Port’s proprietary deployable opera- including the development and imple-
multi-modal infrastructure hub equipped mentation of a comprehensive public
to handle future electric air travel. The ver- tions hub. (Courtesy Supernal) engagement and empowerment strategy,
tiport is open for public visitation in and the pending distribution of an UAM
Coventry, U.K., and will be redeployed in including AAM. will showcase the future of how people integration manual addressing the policy
additional cities worldwide later this year will travel, seamlessly integrating with and regulatory responsibilities of multi-
to continue highlighting future Advanced Co-creating the AAM Ecosystem other modes of transport to create a ple city departments.
Air Mobility (AAM) passenger journeys greener, more connected future. I am
and operations first-hand. The debut of Air-One is a result of extremely proud to have like-minded, In addition to co-creating the AAM
Supernal’s partnership with Urban-Air industry leaders like Supernal as partners ecosystem, Supernal is developing a fam-
“The Air-One activation is an impor- Port, which began in 2020. The compa- on our journey to building this industry ily of electric air vehicles and plans to
tant step for the Advanced Air Mobility nies are working together to support from the ground up – paving the way for launch commercial service with its first
industry and demonstrates how eVTOLs future AAM operations related to build- us all.” eVTOL in 2028. As part of Hyundai
can easily integrate with existing trans- ing infrastructure networks, designing Motor Group, Supernal plans to leverage
portation networks to address local physical prototypes and shaping opera- Urban-Air Port is among the diverse the Group’s manufacturing expertise to
needs,” said Mike Whitaker, chief com- tional procedures. stakeholders Supernal is working with – scale electric air vehicle production and
mercial officer, Supernal. “The reality is across public and private entities, other ensure AAM reaches the right price point
no single mode of transportation – cur- “The opening of Air-One is a modes of mobility, academia and startups and is accessible to the masses in the
rent or future – can solve cities’ traffic momentous occasion – the starting gun – to responsibly co-create the AAM coming decades.
and congestion challenges. Supernal is for a new age of transport, an age of zero- ecosystem. In addition to the Air-One
working with partners like Urban-Air emission, low-congestion travel between activation, Supernal recently signed a Learn more about the Air-One acti-
Port to design infrastructure that brings and within cities that will make people partnership with the City of Miami, Fla., vation at https://www.urbanairport.com/
multiple modes of transportation together healthier, happier and more connected to help city leaders explore whether aironeevent.
under one ‘roof’ and enable AAM to than ever before,” said Ricky Sandhu, AAM can enhance existing transit
reach its full potential.” founder and executive chairman, Urban- options and determine if new policies are Supernal (Su·per·nal) is a U.S.-based
Air Port. “The Coventry demonstration – necessary to enable the industry. mobility service provider on a mission to
The 17,000 square-foot radial Air- delivered in partnership with Supernal – Supernal also supported the launch of a redefine how people move, connect, and
One was erected in 11 weeks and is live. They are developing an Advanced Air
divided into fully outfitted “zones,” Mobility eVTOL vehicle and working to
including a passenger lounge, café, retail responsibly co-create the supporting
pop-up, cargo logistics hub, electric and ecosystem and integrate it into existing
hydrogen air vehicle hangar, security transit options. As part of Hyundai Motor
screening, command and control center. Group, they are both a new business and
The zones are anchored by a patented 56- an established company, with plans to har-
foot circular final approach and takeoff ness our automotive manufacturing her-
(FATO) platform that raises 19 feet in the itage to make Advanced Air Mobility
sky – using a compact, state-of-the-art, accessible to the masses. Visit
synchronized link-lift system – to enable www.supernal.aero for more information.
future electric air vehicle takeoffs and
landings. Urban-Air Port Limited designs,
develops, manufactures, sells and oper-
The activation also features ates ground, air and digital infrastructure
Supernal’s initial concept eVTOL vehi- for new forms of sustainable urban air
cle, S-A1, on display in the vehicle transport such as air taxis and auto-
hangar, live drone demonstrations from nomous delivery drones. Its mission is to
the FATO and several new electric vehi- remove the largest single constraint to
cles connected to EV chargers on the ver- sustainable air mobility – ground infra-
tiport’s exterior, which are powered by structure – to create a zero-emission-
off-grid hydrogen fuel cells. Located .2 mobility ecosystem that will significantly
miles from main Coventry rail and bus cut congestion and air pollution from
stations, the activation demonstrates how passenger and cargo transport. Visit
the compact, prefabricated Air-One can www.urbanairport.com for more infor-
enable seamless multi-modal travel, mation.

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42 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years May 2022

5 BELL 212 Helicopters AIR FORCE TESTS OXYGEN SYSTEM
FOR T-7 RED HAWK

Mfg 1996-1991, Current Maintenance, New Paint, One Operator
Since New, Always on U.S. Registry, Back-to-Birth Records

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SN 33017 - EMS Configured, The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Mobility and Training Aircraft Directorate
or Utility, IFR, Zero Time Since
is currently testing the On-Board Oxygen Generation System (OBOGS) that will go on the
Engine Overhauls. Good
Components and Excellent T-7 Red Hawk trainer. The system is critical for fighter and trainer aircraft designed to

Records. produce an unlimited supply of oxygen for pilots. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Hudson Flight Limited By Brian Brackens with the 711th HPW, using their human-
rated centrifuge and the newly man-rated
Ron Fernuik • 806.662.5823 Air Force Life Cycle Research Altitude Chambers to conduct
[email protected] Management Center Public Affairs manned and unmanned acceleration test-
ing and manned altitude chamber testing.
Allison Fisher • 971.241.8473 The Air Force Life Cycle Manage- For this phase, volunteer Air Force pilots
[email protected] ment Center’s Mobility and and volunteer human subject panel mem-
Training Aircraft Directorate is bers were used.
See the Action at currently testing the On-Board Oxygen
ooo&kmh]jZj]]rq&[ge Generation System (OBOGS) that will “The LSSSTAQ lab did an extensive
go on the T-7 Red Hawk trainer. job testing and challenging the system dur-
The Super Breezy features a fully covered fuselage that drastically reduces drag, increases ing the first phase, which gave us a high
performance, and enhances the handling characteristics enormously. “We’re testing a brand new configu- level of confidence moving forward into
The engine we prefer is the 360 Lycoming parallel valve, as there is no replacement for ration of OBOGS,” said Jessica Allen, T- the manned testing phase,” said Maj.
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be using on the T-7 has not been used on
LEARN MORE any other platform. It’s going to consist of Acceleration testing was performed
our primary breathing gas system and our in the centrifuge in gradual and rapid
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Designed to produce an unlimited “With that [manned altitude testing]
supply of oxygen for pilots, OBOGS are we did everything from BOS duration
a critical system for fighter and trainer testing to breathing impedance testing,
aircraft. Working closely with the Air where we had subjects peddling on bicy-
Force Research Laboratory’s 711th cles to simulate workload in the aircraft,
Human Performance Wing and to rapid decompression testing that cov-
AFLCMC’s Life Support Systems ered the gamut of the operational enve-
Scientific Test Analysis and Qualification lope for the T-7,” Allen said. “We had 18
(LSSSTAQ) lab, the directorate is work- different human subject panel members
ing to gather important data and ensure and 10 fighter pilot volunteers.”
the system will properly operate and sup-
ply the pilots with oxygen. The third phase of testing is scheduled
to begin soon in the LSSSTAQ lab and will
The tests have been divided into three be comprised of environmental testing.
phases. The first phase was conducted at
the LSSSTAQ lab and consisted of Upon completion of phase three, the
unmanned altitude chamber testing. The OBOGS system will be installed onto five
Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques T-7 aircraft for flight testing later this year.
Center of Excellence used design of exper-
iments to assist in dynamic changing of “Our No. 1 priority is to make sure
parameters during testing runs. This that T-7 pilots are able to fly, land and
allowed for 40 times more information to carry out their training mission success-
be collected on the T-7 OBOGS system fully,” said Shanika Sims, Air Vehicle
compared to other platforms. Branch chief for the directorate’s T-7 Red
Hawk Division. “Therefore, it is impor-
In phase two, the team collaborated tant that we ensure that the OBOGS work
as intended.”

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new U.S. Headquarters, underscoring the the company’s entire family of Learjet, /E&KΛ s/ d/KEKyz' E͘ KD
site’s growth and multi-disciplinary expert- Challenger and Global business jets,
ise. The company said the decision to including the ongoing certification cam-
locate its U.S. Headquarters in Wichita was paign for the Challenger 3500 jet.
a logical choice given the site’s deep-root-
ed history in aviation, the tremendous (Courtesy Bombardier)
opportunities for growth in the mainte-
nance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and Éric Martel, President and CEO, Bombardier.
defense sectors, and its strong and talented “For more than 60 years, the established
workforce. The new U.S. Headquarters is a skills and expertise from theAir Capital of the
key pillar in Bombardier’s long-term strat- World is second to none, and this latest con-
egy for its presence and growth in the U.S. firmation from the United States Air Force is
a testament to the confidence they have in our
Bombardier’s footprint in Wichita aircraft and importantly, in the strength of our
includes an expanding service center that people in Wichita.”
supports Bombardier’s entire family of
Learjet, Challenger and Global business With the announcement of Wichita as
jets. The site also continues to operate the company’s U.S. Headquarters, Bomb-
one of the world’s leading flight test cen- ardier also announced that Tonya Sudduth,
ters that performs testing and certification former Vice President of Operations,
of aircraft upgrades on all new Wichita site, has accepted the newly creat-
Bombardier aircraft programs, including ed role of Head of U.S. Strategy. Based in
the ongoing certification campaign for Wichita, Sudduth will lead Bombardier’s
the Challenger 3500 jet. U.S. strategy, leveraging her extensive
knowledge and rich aerospace experience
Wichita is also home to the newly to build strong relationships with key
renamed Bombardier Defense, reflecting stakeholders in the community, govern-
the company’s strategic expansion of its ment and industry to further strengthen
existing Specialized Aircraft division. The and grow Bombardier’s presence across
expanding defense market is a key area of all its sites in the U.S.
growth for the company. With the rein-
vented Bombardier Defense, led by Steve Bombardier continues to grow its foot-
Patrick – Vice President Bombardier print in the U.S. and in Wichita. The compa-
Defense, the company will leverage ny has harnessed the high-level know-how of
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) the teams in Wichita and doubled the size of
design, manufacturing and certification its service center workforce to meet existing
expertise to provide agile, innovative solu- and anticipated demand. From three hangars
tions hosted on Bombardier’s class leading just four years ago, Bombardier’s Wichita
aircraft platforms. This centre of excel- service centre has expanded to include seven
lence for defense applications, technology hangars today, offering Learjet, Challenger
and innovation fully leverages the Wichita and Global aircraft operators exceptional
workforce and local industry. original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
value and customer experience. Bombardier
Bombardier Defense also confirmed on Defense also benefits from dedicated hangars
April 19, additional firm orders for modified to meet growing demand.
versions of its Global 6000 aircraft, as part of
a potential $465 million USD order from the Between Bombardier’s service cen-
United States Air Force (USAF) in support tre, flight test center and Bombardier
of the Battlefield Airborne Communications Defense, the company is actively recruit-
Node (BACN) program. Last year, ing to immediately fill more than 180 jobs
Bombardier was awarded the sole-source in Wichita and close to 500 jobs across the
engineering and modification Indefinite U.S. For corporate news and information,
Delivery Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) con- including Bombardier’s Environmental,
tract from the USAF to modify up to six Social and Governance report, as well as
Global 6000 business jets to become E11-A job opportunities, visit bombardier.com.
BACN platforms. Bombardier Defense will
continue to leverage Wichita’s highly reput-
ed expertise to provide in-service support
and upgrades to the USAF’s expanding
BACN fleet, underscoring Bombardier’s sta-
tus as a key U.S. aerospace employer.

“Wichita was the obvious choice as the
home of Bombardier’s new U.S.
Headquarters and Bombardier Defense,” said

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TECNAM SHAPES THE FUTURE OF IFR AVIATION TRAINING
WITH THE P-MENTOR

Tecnam announced on April 13, the IR and UPRT training, with approved volume and more than nine hours The P-Mentor 3W (Courtesy Tecnam)
introduction of a new, revolutionary air- PBN/RNAV as well as AFCS: the entire endurance.
craft into the General Aviation arena – a training syllabus with unprecedented fuel The P-Mentor full-IFR cockpit.
model named P-Mentor. With the Type consumption and emissions, further Flight and Training experience (Courtesy Tecnam)
Certificate issued on April 7, 2022, the P- enhancing the renowned profitability of offers the state-of-art Garmin G3X glass
Mentor sees its official birth date. The Tecnam-made fleet. cockpit, with Garmin GI275 as back-up and CO2 emissions, with up to 60 per-
aircraft was showcased for a worldwide instrument and multiple configurations to cent of emissions reduction when com-
premiere at AERO Friedrichshafen late For the first time ever, the extremely allow PBN/RNAV as well as GFCTM
last month. fuel-efficient and low-emissions Rotax 500 autopilot training. Simulated Continued on Page 47
912iSc becomes the hearth of a full IFR- retractable gear control for enhanced stu-
“Mentor: an experienced and trusted approved aircraft, coupled with an MT dents’ proficiency since their first flight is
person you rely on to give you advice and constant speed propeller. available as an option.
guidance, especially in your career.”
With these words in mind Tecnam started The all-new wing specially designed Besides its revolutionary avionics,
the P-Mentor program: a simple and sus- for the P-Mentor features a tapered plan- the P-Mentor sports Tecnam’s signature
tainable solution to guide student pilots form with laminar flow airfoil and mixed Italian style with the clean and sleek lines,
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characteristics without the ballistic recov- training choosing Tecnam as their single
The P-Mentor is the ultimate synthe- ery system being an essential part of the and twin-engine aircraft fleet supplier can
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AND ADGETS

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AERONAUTIX IS RE-ENGINEERING THE AG-CAT

Aeronautix has been contracted by Safety considerations are vital for agri- CAD modeling of the entire aircraft has A model design of the “Storm Cat.”
Storm Aeronautics of David City, culture aircraft and the Ag-Cat has an begun, with finite element models being (Courtesy Aeronautix)
Nebraska, to collaboratively develop a impressive record in that regard. By upgrad- used to validate design improvements.
prototype and pursue FAA STC ing a proven Grumman design, Aeronautix agricultural monoplanes seen today.
Certification for an extensively modified will be able to build from a solid, FAA Following validation of CAD/FEM For more information visit
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new PT6-140AG engine with almost 900 have already been completed at the Storm FAA STC certification testing will begin.
horsepower; increased fuel capacity and Aeronautics facility and have shown meas- Aeronautix will post regular project
range; an increased hopper size for at least urable new capabilities of the Ag-Cat updates on LinkedIn.
500 gallons; larger cockpit for improved design. The G-164 wings have been loaded
ergonomics; and many other operational with 200 percent of their original limit load, The modified Ag-Cat, known as the
and safety-oriented features. 16,165 pounds to be exact. Extensive 3D “Storm Cat”, will be a true 500-gallon
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Sensenich Propeller: New! American Aircraft Sales Co.

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Part 35 Type Certification for their G-Series
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This advancement represents the cul- 1980 Cessna 182Q Skylane 1955 Beechcraft T-34B Mentor
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ic and material improvements previously Carbon Fiber Ground-Adjustable props 2006.......................................................$129,950
available only in more complex and costly for 125-180hp models from Piper,
propellers to the common aviator. Cessna, Champion, CubCrafters, Grum- SOLD
man: less weight, more thrust, less noise.
Propeller options under this T.C. range 2005 Cessna T182T Skylane
from 72 to 82 inches in diameter to allow (Courtesy Sensenich)
for installations on existing aircraft models 1998 Cessna Skylane 182S Only 878 hrs since new and 550 hrs SMOH.
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utilizing the 82-inch diameter allow for The innovative ground-adjustable hub Garmin 750 GPS, Aspen PFD 1000, 4153 TTSN, Garmin G-1000, looks like new!.....MAKE OFFER
installation on PA-18-150 models with O-
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Cessna, American Champion, Cub under a variety of operating demands and SOLD
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Sensenich’s lightweight composite sion protection for a long, reliable service life.
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gy to maximize performance while reduc- without the negative installation cost, service Only 330 hours since new. Always hangar kept Original paint and interior. Annual inspec-
ing acoustic signature. Advanced carbon interval, and operating changes associated and looks like new...............................$125,000 tion expired....................................$84,950
fiber monocoque construction results in with constant-speed propeller conversions.
weight reduction of 15 to 20 pounds com- SOLD
pared to fixed-pitch aluminum and 30 to To find out more about this cost-
more than 50 pounds compared to con- effective way to liven your aircraft’s per- 1979 Cessna 182Q 1969 Beechcraft 36
stant-speed propeller installations. Beyond formance, handling, and ramp appeal,
the potential useful load advantages, this visit www.sensenich.com, or contact by
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The P-Mentor perfect original paint/interior. Like New!...$179,950 STOH, 1912 SMOH...................MAKE OFFER

Continued from Page 45 1942 Boeing Stearman PT-17 1940 Phillips Aviation CT-2 Skylark
Completely restored to like new condition with
pared with IFR competitors. 70 hours since new; one of only two made by
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PILOT LUKE AIKINS SUCCESSFULLY ACHIEVES PLANE SWAP

Luke Aikins and Andy Farrington Attempted to Become the First Pilots to Swap Planes
The Aspirational Feat was Partially Accomplished

Editor’s Note: This story comes from Red
Bull and was performed by trained pro-
fessionals, both in piloting and skydiving.
Our research indicates the FAA had not
approved this attempt and they are now
investigating.

Pilots and cousins Luke Aikins, 48, Luke Aikens preparing to skydive from his plane to Andy Farrington’s plane mid-air. Andy Farrington preparing for take-off.
and Andy Farrington, 39, attempted (Predrag Vuckovic/Courtesy Red Bull Content Pool) (Predrag Vuckovic/Courtesy
to become the first pilots in the Red Bull Content Pool)
world to take off in one aircraft and land in Farrington worked on a pair of experi- Drawing on all his aviation experi-
another. The goal of swapping planes mid- mental Cessna 182s and enlisted the help ence, Farrington decided to abort his The blue and silver planes taking to the
air for the first time was partially accom- of Lead Aeronautical Engineer Paulo attempt to enter the plane he was sky. (Michael Clark/Courtesy
plished. Iscold. Relying on thousands of hours of approaching, instead deploying his para-
skydiving, piloting and engineering expe- chute. The aircraft’s safety mechanisms Red Bull Content Pool)
The preparation for their latest proj- rience respectively, the goal was to prove were also activated, but the aircraft was
ect had been a year in the making, but a the act of a pilot swapping planes was damaged. However, the most important Cousins reunite on the ground after
lifetime of experience led Aikins and possible. outcome had been achieved – neither he, Plane Swap. (Chris Tedesco/Courtesy
Farrington to their attempt to swap Aikins or anybody else was injured. Red Bull Content Pool)
planes, unassisted. Both began skydiving “I mean, we proved that it was pos-
in their teenage years and have jumped sible,” said Aikins. “We’re pushing “Yeah. I mean, we were there, all the
more than 5,000 times together. boundaries out here and what’s great is I numbers matched up and everything like
Individually their experience speaks vol- jumped from one (plane), I got in the that,” said Farrington. “Everything
umes. Aikins entered the event with other one, we landed, I landed safely. should have been good to go. For some
21,000 jumps and 8,750 commercial fly- Andy landed safely under a parachute. reason, it wasn’t that way.
ing hours, and Farrington had 27,000 The plane landed under a parachute. All
jumps and 6,000 commercial flying of our safety protocols worked. “At the end of the day, we’re both
hours to his name. here. We’re both good to go. Everybody’s
“That’s why we’re here where we safe and sound and I guess that’s the
Plane Swap was Aikins’ brainchild are and everybody’s safe. The parachute important part.”
and was inspired by a photo in an avia- system works just like it was supposed to.
tion publication in the 1990s. He put his There’s no way to test it until you do it.”
name against some of the most successful
aviation feats in the years that followed.
He served as a consultant on the Red Bull
Stratos mission, performed a historic
first-ever skydive without a parachute on
live TV (2016) and developed Red Bull
Aces, the first-ever wingsuit slalom com-
petition (2014).

In the 12 months leading to their
attempt to swap planes, Aikins and

FAA YOUTH TASK FORCE ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBERS

The Youth Access to American Jobs dents and served as guest facilitator with tional scholarship program for ALPAACE enroll in aviation career and technical
in Aviation Task Force (YIATF) welcomed the Women in Aviation International Club students. education courses. These include avia-
two new members at its second public 2021 Girls in Aviation Day. tion manufacturing and maintenance and
meeting of the year on March 31, 2022. “My goals for working with the Task science, technology, engineering, and
“I hope to bring awareness to youth Force are to bring youth into aviation at an mathematics (STEM).
Reflecting the commitment to fos- about the aviation industry and increase their early age and to help remove as many bar-
tering an environment for creative solu- access to aviation careers,” said Ms. Fletcher. riers for them as possible,” said Mr. Ross. The Task Force will submit a report
tions to inspire diversity in the next gen- of its recommendations and strategies to
eration of the aviation workforce, the Mr. Ross is a pilot with United The Task Force, comprised of aviation the FAA Administrator and the appropri-
YIATF recruited aviation and education Airlines and a core member of the Air Line leaders from industry and academia, is ate Congressional committees.
experts Jewel Fletcher and Andrew Ross Pilots Association’s (ALPA) International charged with providing independent recom-
support that mission. National Education Committee. In 2015, mendations and strategies to the Federal To learn more about the Task Force,
he founded the ALPA Aviation Collegiate Aviation Administration (FAA) to educate comment or get answers to your questions,
Ms. Fletcher is pursuing her bache- Education (ACE) Club at Lewis youth on career opportunities in aviation. In please contact (email) S602Youth
lor’s degree in Aircraft Operations at University, which provides industry men- addition, the Task Force will identify and [email protected] or visit the Task Force
Vaughn College in New York and serves torship and leadership opportunities to recommend opportunities for apprentice- website at faa.gov or directly at
as the Chair of the Student Government aspiring aviators. He currently serves as ships, workforce-development programs https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/r
Association’s Academic Affairs the committee’s liaison to Southern Illinois and careers in the aviation for students. ulemaking/committees/documents/index.cf
Committee. She has also been an advo- University-Carbondale. In addition, Mr. m/committee/browse/committeeID/797.
cate to double Pell grants for in-need stu- Ross led the effort to establish an educa- The FAA will use recommendations
to encourage U.S. high school students to

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