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Calendar of Events
To list your group’s event on a space available basis, please send your event notice with
date, time, place w/city and state, contact name, and phone number to: Calendar, In Flight
USA, P.O. Box 5402, San Mateo, Calif. 94402, or email [email protected].
APRIL
2 Q Chino, CA: Kilroy Coffee Klatch, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air
Museum, (909) 597-7576.
Q Troy, OH: Flight Ground School, Tuesdays 4/2-6/10, 6-8 p.m., WACO QUOTES ON: NEW TANKS -
Air Museum, (937) 335-9226, www.wacoairmuseum.org. Cherokee Tanks
2—7 Q Lakeland, FL: Sun ’n Fun Fly-In, Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Fuel Cells & Metal Tanks 10 YEAR WARRANTY
Repair, overhauled & new
flysnf.org. Technical Information or
6 Q Conroe, TX: Conroe Rides Day, tours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conroe-North Free Fuel Grade Decals

Houston Regional Airport, b17texasraiders.org.
Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com.
Q Chino, CA: Living History Flying Day, 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air
Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org.
6—7 Q Waco, TX: Heart of Texas Airshow, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., TSTC Campus
Airport, heartoftexasairshow.com.
9 Q Chino, CA: Kilroy Coffee Klatch, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air
Museum, (909) 597-7576. MONARCH PREMIUM CAPS
12 — 13 Q Pinehurst, NC: Festival D’Avion, Fri. 6-9 p.m./Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Premium Stainless Steel
Moore County Airport, (910) 215-0861, festivaldavion.com. Umbrella Caps
13 Q Louisville, KY: Thunder over Louisville, airshow 3 p.m., Waterfront for your
Park, (800) 928-3378, thunderoverlouisville.org. Cessna 177 through 210
Q Redding, CA: Historic Display Day/FAA Safety Seminar, 10 a.m. to
noon, Benton Air Center , (530) 241-4204. [email protected]
13 — 14 Q Corpus Christi, TX: Wings over South Texas, airshow @11 a.m., www.hartwig-fuelcell.com
NAS Corpus Christi, (361) 961-0033, wingsoversouthtexas.com.
Q Austin, TX: American Heroes Air Show, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Camp
Mabry, (512) 487-7700, heroes-airshow.com.
14 Q San Carlos, CA: Airport Runway Run, 8 a.m., Hiller Aviation Museum,
San Carlos Airport, (650) 654-0200, hiller.org.
20 Q Murchison, TX: Wings over Pegasus, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Pegasus Keeping aircraft in the air since 1952
Project, (903) 469-3578, mypegasusproject.org.
Q San Carlos, CA: Easter Bunny Arrives by Helicopter, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., US: 1-800-843-8033 INTL: 1-204-668-3234
Hiller Museum, San Carlos Airport, (650) 654-0200, hiller.org. CDN: 1-800-665-0236 FAX: 1-204-339-3351
Q San Luis Obispo, CA: Vintage Aircraft Associate’s Airport Day, San
Luis Obispo Airport, (805) 801-7641.
Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 8 a.m., Flabob Airport,
(951) 683-2309, www.flabob.org.
Q Petaluma, CA: Historic Airplane Appreciation Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., FLY HIGH MHSince
Petaluma Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404. 1985
20 — 21 Q Santa Rosa, CA: Open Cockpit Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast with
Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. Aviation Oxygen Systems
Q Napa, CA: Vintage Aircraft Display, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Napa Airport, Mountain
(707) 944-9236. High Made in the USA MOUNTAIN HIGH
21 Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery
Field, (619) 301-2530. Equipment & Supply Company
Q Troy, OH: WACO Aviation Lecture Series, 7 p.m., WACO Air
Museum, (937) 335-9226, www.wacoairmuseum.org.
27 Q Cross City, FL: Cross City Airport Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., (351) 498- GA and Rotorcraft Pilots use MH Oxygen Systems with Pulse-DemandTM
6656, visitdixie.com or Facebook.
27 — 28 Q Goldsboro, NC: Wings over Wayne, gates 8 a.m., Seymour Johnson AFB, sss Makes flying at the higher altitudes safe and comfortable sss
(919) 722-0027, wingsoverwayneairshow.com.
Q Beaufort, SC: MCAS Beaufort Air Show, 9 a.m., beaufortairshow.com. Portable Pulse-DemandTM Systems
Club & special seating tickets: (843) 228-7675.
Q Atlanta, GA: CAF Dixie Wing WWII Heritage Days, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., MH XCP
Falcon Field, (678) 364-1110, wwiidays.org. 1-4 Place
28 Q Half Moon Bay, CA: Pacific Coast Dream Machines, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cross-Country
Half Moon Bay Airport, (650) 726-2328, www.miramarevents.com.
MAY 0ILOT
3—5 Q Temple, TX: Central Texas Airshow, times TBA, Draughon-Miller System

Airport, centraltexasairshow.com.
4 Q Manassas, VA: Open House & Airshow, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Manassas
Regional Airport, manassasairshow.com. (Rain date 5/5.)
Q Dover, MD: AMC Museum 75th D-Day Anniversary, 9 a.m., Air Mobility EZCBanrenautlhaesTM
Command Museum, Dover AFB, (302) 677-5938, amcmuseum.org.
Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com.
Q Chino, CA: Living History Flying Day, 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air
Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org.
4—5 Q San Marcos, TX: Go Wheels Up!, gates 10 a.m., San Marcos Regional
Airport, (833) 2GOWHEELSUP, gowheelsup.live.
Q Chino, CA: Planes of Fame Air Show, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Planes of Fame Visit us at

Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org. Booth B-66
Q Biloxi, MS: “Thunder over the Sound,” Keesler AFB & Biloxi Air & at

Space Show, times TBA, (228) 377-2783, keesler.af.mil/airshow. Sun'n'Fun

s

FAA/CAMI
Q Fort Lauderdale, FL: Fort Lauderdale Air Show, 9 a.m., Fort Tested
Lauderdale Beach, (321) 395-3110, fortlauderdaleairshow.com. www.MHoxygen.com s [email protected]

4 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years April 2019

COVER STORY

NEW INNOVATIONS TAKE FLIGHT AT BLAINJETT
An Interview with Founder Cary Zachary

By Annamarie Buonocore Flying over the clouds. (Blainjett Aviation)) then, you had to build them. You learned
a lot about how the aircraft functioned. I
The world of aviation is an exciting president, Cary Zachary. Zachary has a also an inventor. I have invented some have some full-sized helicopter flight
place where new innovations are diverse background and is truly an inven- products while out on my own that have training as well. I don’t have a commer-
constantly changing the space. tor. Please read on for more information had some success. Some of those include cial license or even a private license yet,
With the introduction of new manned and about him and his dynamic new startup. medical and exercise devices that made it but I hope to have one some day.
unmanned aircraft, there comes a need to the market and even on TV. I have
for other aviation-related products and In Flight USA: Tell me a little bit been inventing since I was young, so it is IF USA: How long has Blainjett
services. Blainjett Aviation is a Dela- about your background. What made you a passion of mine. I also have a little bit been around and what are some of your
ware-based startup that has released a want to invent this new technology? of an aviation background. When I was accomplishments to date?
breakthrough in dynamic-variable-pitch 12, I used to fly gas-powered RC helicop-
technology, which can dramatically Cary Zachary: My background is ters. Just to put it into perspective, back CZ: I founded Blainjett in July of
improve the performance of both vertical in product development. I worked for 2016. I filed the patents a couple of
takeoff and landing aircraft as well as various technology companies and I’m months before that. We built some early
contemporary fixed wing aircraft. The proof-of-concept prototypes. Our biggest
most rapidly moving aspect of flight accomplishments are the results of the
technology today, drones, will also see proofs that we developed on test stands.
yet another leap forward in performance The first proof-of-concept prototype was
while saving precious battery power. a thrust-vectoring cam mated to a pro-
Here at In Flight USA, we are featuring peller system designed to vector thrust
the new technology on our cover, a fixed without the need to tilt the entire disc, as
wing concept aircraft that uses Blainjett is done today. Engineering studies, proof-
technology to optimize the efficiency of a of-concept modeling and our data has
low aspect ratio fan based propulsion sys- shown that Blainjett technology is a con-
tem that can vector thrust without tilting cept with proven capabilities. We built a
the wings or engines. We had the pleasure fully functioning scaled helicopter test
of speaking to the startup’s founder and vehicle, complete with the cam system
that was statically tested. We were able to

Continued on Page 18

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ON THE COVER

COVER STORY BUSINESS NEWS

NEW INNOVATIONS D-DAY SQUADRON
TAKING FLIGHT TAKES FLIGHT OVER
AT BLAINJETT
NORMANDY
Story by Annamarie Buonocore
Art by Cary Zachary Story By Annamarie Buonocore
Begins on Page 4 Photos by Kevin Hong
Begins on Page 41

NEWS Cover Art Courtesy Blainjett COLUMNS

Former Delta Executive Nominated To Head FAA ..................................8 FEATURES Flying Into Writing: Jeff’s Final Resting Place
Federal Budget Includes $3 Billion for ATC Modernization, No By Eric McCarthy ............................................................17
Editorial: Know It or Do It
Privatization ..........................................................................................10 By Ed Downs ..................................................................6 Flying with Faber: A Visit to Greensboro, NC
Female Aviators Gather for EAA WomenVenture at AirVenture 2019 11 By Stuart J. Faber............................................................29
Fifty Years of EAA Fly-Ins Honored By Oshkosh ..................................16 America’s Largest Deicing Facility Opens at O’Hare
Lone Star Museum to Host “Moonstruck” Gala ....................................19 By Larry Nazimek ............................................................9 Homebuilder’s Workshop: Rivets
EAA Supports Adding Wright Flyer to Ohio State Seal ......................22 By Ed Wischmeyer ..........................................................40
Philanthropy at Work: A Family Legacy at EAA ....................................25 Gulfstream’s Latest Time Machine: The G500 and G600
Aviation Legend Clay Lacy Presented 2019 Hoover Trophy................27 By Grady Montgomery ..................................................12 SafeLandings: What Would You Have Done
Two for One: Flyin-In and Airshow In Capital Region ..........................32 ....................................................................................42
BRS Parachute Rescue System Records 400 Lives Saved ................33 Kansas Aviation’s Past, Present and Future
New Book:The Blue Angels By Ken Neubeck ......................................38 By Carl Chance ............................................................24 DEPARTMENTS
Research Vessel Petrel Discovers Namesake USS Hornet..................43
Go Wheels Up Airshow and More Set for May 3-5 ................................44 AF Jr. ROTC Flight Academy Encourages Youth to Fly Calendar of Events ..........................................................3
By Sr. Airman Alexa Culber ............................................39 Classifieds ......................................................................48
Index of Advertisers ......................................................50

6 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years April 2019

Editorial By Ed Downs

2008 Aviat Husky A-1C 1974 Cessna T310Q KNOW IT OR DO IT
to be used by pilots to guide them on how
325 TTAF. 325 SMOH. AirplanesUSA proudly presents this im- An incredibly equipped and well cared for T310Q.The avionics We have seen a real shift in FAA to think in a crisis, or even plan a simple
maculate, low time Aviat Husky A-1C to the market. One reflect the best that current technology offers to GA. Fully ADS- safety thinking over the years. flight. Much of ADM is practical, logical
owner since new, she has been meticulously maintained and B in and out equipped, weather and traffic both displayed on the For many old timers, flight flying. Other parts get deep into the psyche
hangared in the midwest her entire life! Taxiing to the dock is Garmin 750.Outstanding maintenance history and weekly flying. safety meant having strong “stick and rud- of pilots, trying to change how we think by
simplified with a reversing propeller functional as a brake - this An immaculate panel and clean exterior and interior are compli- der” skills, meaning the ability to handle using bureaucratic principles that allow the
was a $40,000 upgrade. This aircraft needs nothing! Land or mented by recent boots and factory new hot propellers, spinners the machine in a skilled and precise man- Agency to pat itself on the back for having
splash down at your home airport today! ....................$209,000 and bulkheads in 2016.Although the engines are running strong ner. But as we moved into our current age done a fine job in dealing with everyday
with great compression and clean oil, they are beyond TBO and of technology, aviation accidents have problems (like stress) that no one really has
1970 Piper Arrow the price is designed to reflect this condition..................$89,900 taken on a different look. To be sure, hit- a handle on. Some of the models are quite
ting something hard with too much veloci- good, while some are a stretch.
MOONEY M20C MARK 21 ty (a crash) is still the end result of most One model has impressed this writer
recent accidents, but the perception as to and is included in all the training I conduct.
4917 TTAF, 276 SMOH. Clean and well maintained Piper Arrow 5018 TTAF, 787 SFOH. Stored in dry San Jose and Sonoma Valley, CA for why an accident occurred has changed. Let’s run through the “DECIDE” model by
with ADS-B In/Out! Garmin GTX 345 integrated with Garmin more than 4 decades. LASAR in Clear Lake, CA did the 2018 annual and using an example and see if CFI’s and
530W. Great transition from a trainer to a single with retractable other recent maintenance work, including a recent ADS-B upgrade.With a The FAA decided that there is more to shrinks might have found common
landing gear and controllable-pitch propeller.Beautiful cross coun- low time factory overhauled engine, custom wood grain instrument panel, a flying accident than just an inability to ground. We will start off our story by cre-
try IFR platform with low time engine .............................$72,000 apnladnemnaeinetednsannoctehibnygoannedoisf trheeadfinyetostfGlyAtomaaninetwenhaonmcee.s.h..o..p..s..a..v$a3ila9b,le9,0th0is handle the aircraft. Poor judgment, when ating a simple flight to visit family mem-
used use in conjunction with critical cir- bers in a town about an hour away. Our air-
Steve Feldman • Sales Manager cumstances, has also been noted as the craft is a popular, high- wing, fixed-gear
(650) 394-7610 • [email protected] underlying cause of many accidents. This airplane known for reliability and gentle
writer agrees, poor judgment can, and flight characteristics. Our PIC follows the
San Carlos Airport • 620 Airport Way • San Carlos, California 94070 does, often open the door for events that rules and, in accordance with FAR’s, has
weak flying skills cannot overcome. planned a route that is safe, noting other
AirplanesUSA of Chicago AirplanesUSA of Florida airports along his path of flight. He clearly
The FAA’s response to this dilemma meets the requirements to have “alterna-
(847) 331-3133 (954) 491-1700 of skill versus judgment has been to funda- tives available.” Our pilot and spouse fly
mentally change training. The Practical the one-hour flight in their personally
www.airplanesusa.com Test Standard (PTS) was modified over the owned airplane, taking pride in its good
years, dropping many “stick and rudder” condition and reliability. A day is spent
skills in favor of knowledge that would with family, but the departure is a bit later
prevent one from needed the “stick and than planned, resulting in a night flight
rudder” ability that was common years home. Although current for night fight, our
ago. In other words, why worry about pilot is cautious and carefully evaluates his
stalls and spins if you are smart enough to route. All is good, for about 20 minutes.
never get close to doing either. Why even Then the DECIDE model kicks in. Let’s
bother to train one in the recognition of an see how that works by defining each letter
event that can result in loss of control if of this ADM based model.
one’s judgment and knowledge are so D is for “Detect.” Meaning detect
great that our very smart pilot will simply that something has changed. One needs to
never get close to the risk in question. be situationally aware of what is going
on, always looking for changes of cir-
The philosophy of safe flying has cumstances that might be out of the nor-
morphed from one of having flying skills mal. In our example, the pilot suddenly
to one of risk management. The replace- notices the red LOW OIL PRESSUE
ment to the PTS, the Airman Certification light illuminate. A quick look at the oil
Standard (ACS), now goes even a step fur- pressure gauge confirms that pressure is
ther, with most of the page dealing with low and dropping rapidly.
principles of Aeronautical Decision E is for “Estimate.” Meaning estimate
Making (ADM), a psychology-based con- the need to react. Our PIC immediately
cept that seeks to encourage good attitudes concluded that action was necessary. He
and great knowledge. This writer has pre- cannot simply “hope” the smooth-running
viously expressed his concerns about the engine will take care of itself and take him
trend to conclude that a “knowledgeable to his home destination.
pilot is a safe pilot,” versus “a skilled pilot C is for “Choose.” As in choose a
is a safe pilot.” This writer long ago decid- desirable outcome. In this case, the out-
ed that knowledge, which does not result in come needed is an immediate landing at
some form of demonstrable skill, is of lit- the closest airport. Darkness precludes an
tle practical value, although I admit such off-airport landing and rolling terrain that
knowledge can be fun. In aviation, one is sporadically forested rules out simply
should think of “demonstrable knowl- heading for a patch of dark ground.
edge,” meaning you can transfer headwork I is for “Identify.” Quickly identify
to handwork when needed. Continued on Page 16

The classic FAA textbook “Pilots
Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge”
contains a massive chapter dealing with
ADM. It offers many models and acronyms

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4—5 Q Anchorage, AK: Great Alaska Aviation Gathering, Sat. 9 a.m./Sun. 10 a.m., ringspun cotton tee by Bella +
7 Ted Stevens Anchorage Int’l. Airport, greatalaskaaviationgathering.org. Canvas is offered in vintage black
10 — 11 Q Chino, CA: Kilroy Coffee Klatch, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air
10 — 12 Museum, (909) 597-7576. STONE CERAMIC MUG $12.00
10 – 13 Q Frederick, MD: AOPA Fly-In, 8 a.m., Frederick Municipal Airport,
11 aopa.org. Fly through the mountains
Q Lake Charles, LA: Chennault Int’l. Airshow, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Chennault with our new stone ceramic
11 — 12 Int’l. Airport, chennaultairshow.com. 16 oz mug. Offered in
17 — 18 Q Valdez, AK: May Day Fly-In & Air Show, time TBA, Valdez Pioneer black or brown.
17 — 19 Field, (907) 835-8244, valdezflyin.com.
18 Q Columbia, CA: West Coast Taylorcraft Rendezvous, all day, Columbia aopapilotgear.com
Airport, (209) 768-1258.
18 — 19 Q San Carlos, CA: Open Cockpit Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hiller Museum,
San Carlos Airport, (650) 654-0200, hiller.org.
19 Q Redding, CA: Historic Display Day/FAA Safety Seminar, 10 a.m. to
25 noon, Benton Air Center , (530) 241-4204.
25 — 26 Q Paso Robles, CA: Estrella Warbirds, Wings & Wheels, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Paso Robles Municipal Airport, (805) 286-5566, ewarbirds.org.
30 Q Corsicana, TX: CAF Corsicana Airsho, gates 8:30 a.m., C. David
Campbell Field, coyotesquadron.org.
JUNE Q Madera, CA: Gathering of Warbirds Fly-In. Details TBA.
Q Baltimore, MD: JB Andrews Air Show, Andrews AFB, 9 a.m. to
1—2 5 p.m., (240) 428-6898, andrewsairshow.org.
Q Peru, IL: TBM Avenger Salute to Veterans, Illinois Valley Regional
15 Airport, (815) 223-8441, tbmreunion.org.
Q Virginia Beach, VA: Warbirds over the Beach, airshow 1 p.m., Virginia
Beach Airport, (757) 721-7767, militaryaviationmuseum.org.
Q Albuquerque, NM: Kirtland Air & Space Fiesta, Kirtland AFB.
Q San Martin, CA: Aviation Day w/Hot Air Balloons, Vintage Aircraft
& Cars, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wings of History Museum, San Martin Airport,
(408) 683-2290.
Q Salisbury, MD: SBY Wings & Wheels, gates 10 a.m., Salisbury
Regional Airport, (410) 548-4827, flysbyairport.com.
Q Lancaster, OH: Fairfield County Airport 50th Anniversary, 8 a.m. to
3 p.m., (740) 652-7160, co.fairfield.oh.us.
Q San Luis Obispo, CA: Vintage Aircraft Associate’s Airport Day, San
Luis Obispo Airport, (805) 801-7641.
Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 8 a.m., Flabob Airport,
(951) 683-2309, www.flabob.org.
Q Petaluma, CA: Historic Airplane Appreciation Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Petaluma Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404.
Q Chino, CA: Open Cockpit Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Yanks Air Museum,
(909) 597-1735, www.yanksair.org.
Q Cape Girardeau, MO: Cape Girardeau Air Festival, gates 9 a.m., Cape
Girardeau Regional Airport, (573) 334-6230, capegirardeauairfestival.com.
Q Redlands, CA: Hangar 24 Craft Brewery AirFest, Redlands Municipal
Airport, hangar24airfest.com.
Q Shreveport-Bossier City, LA: Defenders of Liberty Air Show/Open House,
gates 9 a.m., Barksdale AFB, (318) 456-1015, barksdaleafbairshow.com.
Q Addison, TX: Warbirds over Addison, times TBA, Cavanaugh Flight
Museum, Addison Airport, (972) 380-8800, cavflight.org.
Q Beaumont, TX: Southeast Texas Freedom Flight AirFest, Jack Brooks
Regional Airport, www.southeasttexasairshow.com.
Q Santa Rosa, CA: Open Cockpit Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast
Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900.
Q Napa, CA: Vintage Aircraft Display, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Napa Airport,
(707) 944-9236.
Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery
Field, (619) 301-2530.
Q Waukesha, WI: CAF Gathering of Warbirds, Waukesha County
Airport, cafwi.org.
Q Spring, TX: Gill Aviation Open House, tours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., David
Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport, b17texasraiders.org. Flights: (855-359-2217.
Q Wantagh, NY: Bethpage Air Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jones Beach State
Park, bethpageairshow.com.
Q Jefferson City, MO: Salute to Veterans Air Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Jefferson City Memorial Airport, salute.org.
Q Latrobe, PA: Westmoreland County Air Show, gates 7:30 a.m., Arnold
Palmer Regional Airport, (724) 539-8100, palmerairport.com.
Q Miami Beach, FL: Air & Sea Show, South Beach, usasalute.com.
Q Colorado Springs, CO: USAFA Graduation: Thunderbirds Display,
gates 7 a.m., Falcon Stadium, U.S. Air Force Academy, usafa.edu.
Q West Milford, NJ: Greenwood Lake Airshow, gates Sat. 2 p.m./Sun. 10
a.m., Greenwood Lake Airport, (973) 728-7721, greenwoodlakeairshow.com.
Q Bolingbrook, IL: Cavalcade of Planes, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Crow Int’l.
Airport, (630) 378-0478, cavalcadeofplanes.com.
Q Oklahoma City, OK: Tinker AFB Star Spangled Salute, gates 8 a.m.,
(405) 739-2025.
Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com.
Q Chino, CA: Open Cockpit Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Yanks Air Museum,
(909) 597-1735, www.yanksair.org.

8 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years April 2019

EIGHTY YEARS LATER...THE FREEDOM TO FLY IS ALIVE AND WELL
learned to fly in the 1970s. Like many oth- United States is the envy of the world. population. That foundation served gen-
By Mark Baker ers, I had a vague awareness of how the While we pause here to reflect on eral aviation well when, after the war, the
organization started. But when I was given industry surged, and airplanes became a
AOPA President and CEO the opportunity – the responsibility – to our past, we must constantly look to the part of society in a way the Wright broth-
lead this association in 2013, the first thing future as the regulatory and economic ers could never have imagined.
Sometimes we have to stop and look I did was read up on its history, because I challenges faced by pilots in other coun-
at where we’ve come from in order wanted to understand what the founders tries are constantly lapping at our shores. Because of general aviation, we
to understand where we are going. were trying to do when they formed it as Our tireless vigilance allows general avi- know what it is to have an unrivaled view
Think about it: five guys sitting around a the winds of war were blowing around the ation to thrive here like nowhere else. of the world. The circular rainbows danc-
table at Wings Field outside Philadelphia world. What was their intent, and were we You’ll see that, decade after decade, the ing on the edges of clouds; the morning
in 1939. Do you suppose they ever won- as an organization upholding those princi- organization overcame obstacle after light that bathes every scene in an almost
dered, “Hmm…what’s this going to look ples that they held in such high regard? obstacle to keep general aviation alive. magical glow; the welcome sight of
like in 80 years?” home from 1,000 feet above – we are
I am pleased to see that we are The story of AOPA’s rich history lucky to glimpse these views.
I think they would be surprised and upholding those principles and that dovetails with the growth of general avi-
proud of what we as a community have AOPA is still true to its mission to protect ation. AOPA’s birth before World War II
done. The freedom to fly they set out to the freedom to fly. As a result of this ensured our access to the skies during
protect that day is alive and well here in organization, general aviation in the that turbulent time and proved the value
the 21st century. of light airplanes and an engaged pilot

I’ve been a member of AOPA since I

FORMER DELTA EXECUTIVE NOMINATED TO HEAD FAA
13,000 pilots. He is a graduate of the U.S. is a solid choice to lead the FAA. His in-
The White House announced on Air Force Academy and flew F-15s dur- depth knowledge of our aviation system, (Courtesy Delta Airlines and AOPA)
March 19 that longtime Delta Air Lines ing his military career. keen awareness of general aviation as
executive Steve Dickson is its nominee to News of Dickson’s nomination has well as the challenges before us make confirmed by the Senate, Dickson would
lead the Federal Aviation Administration generated positive feedback from indus- him the right choice to lead the agency. I serve a five-year term.
(FAA). try officials and stakeholders, including am hopeful the Senate will move to con-
AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker. firm Mr. Dickson as quickly as possible.” To read more visit AOPA’s website
Pending Senate confirmation, Baker worked alongside Dickson on the at www.aopa.org.
Dickson will succeed Dan Elwell, who has NextGen Advisory Committee, which “We also commend Acting
been serving as acting administrator for has been instrumental in prioritizing air Administrator Dan Elwell for his unwa-
the past 14 months, following Michael traffic control modernization initiatives. vering commitment and dedication to
Huerta’s retirement from the agency. In the past, Dickson has been out- serving the nation, the FAA, and the avi-
spoken against ATC privatization, calling ation industry. He’s done a great job in
Dickson was with Delta for 27 years, it “reckless” as it would disrupt the that role,” added Baker.
retiring in 2018 as senior vice president progress of NextGen implementation.
of global flight operations. During his Baker commented, “Steve Dickson As FAA administrator, Dickson will
tenure with the airline, he was responsi- guide a $17.5 billion dollar budget and
ble for training, technical support, and oversee 47,000 employees. Should he be
regulatory compliance for more than

WHITE HOUSE UNVEILS 2020 BUDGET: ATC 'PRIVATIZATION'
NOT A FACTOR
By Amelia Walsh, AOPA called “privatization” proposal did not expand the Data Communication pro-
solve the problems proponents purported gram, improving communication Air Traffic Control privatization does not
The unveiling of the White House’s it would address. between controllers and pilots. appear in the Trump administration’s
$4.75 trillion budget on March 11 includ- 2020 budget.
ed $8.6 billion for a border wall, reduc- The newly released fiscal year 2020 “We are very supportive of President
tions in several domestic programs, and a budget is a blueprint for the administra- Trump’s budget proposal to modernize (Christopher Rose, courtesy AOPA)
significant boost for the U.S. military. tion’s priorities and among other things our nation’s air traffic system through
But noticeably absent from this year’s calls for improvements to the FAA’s air improvements to NextGen and not by an technologies such as unmanned aircraft
budget? Air traffic control privatization. traffic infrastructure. Ultimately, ATC giveaway,” said AOPA President systems, commercial space transporta-
Congress will determine where and how Mark Baker. “Our FAA controllers tion, and autonomous vehicles.
Despite a strong push for the much to provide the departments and already do a fantastic job of keeping our
removal of ATC from the FAA over the agencies across the federal government. ATC system the safest and most efficient
last two years, the White House appears The president’s budget calls for the in the world and we need to ensure they
to have listened to the nearly 250 general investment of $3.3 billion to modernize have the best technology available.”
aviation industry groups, bipartisan law- the nation’s ATC system while improving
makers, unions, small airports, and state safety and reducing flight delays. A pro- The president’s budget also includes
aviation departments on why the so- posed $136 million infusion would provisions for the Department of
Transportation to keep pace with new

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events, thereby improving access to gates The CDF enhances safety and effi-
for aircraft operations. ciency for the 50-plus air carriers serving
O’Hare by allowing planes to be deiced as
On Feb. 23, 2019, the ribbon was cut close as possible to departure from the run-
to officially open O’Hare’s state-of-the- way. At one time, due to the sometimes
art deicing facility. The facility comprises long wait times between deicing and take-
some 835,000 square feet, the equivalent off, planes would get a “last chance” deic-
of 17 football fields. It’s the largest facil- ing just prior to takeoff, if requested by the
ity of its type in the U.S., with Toronto pilots, but that is a thing of the past. Now,
having the only such facility in the world if pilots feel that their plane needed to be
that is larger. This deicing pad can deiced prior to takeoff, they can quickly
accommodate up to 20 narrow-body or taxi back to this new facility.
five wide-body airplanes at a time. A
complete deicing operation takes approx- Joining Rhee in this ceremony were
imately four minutes per plane for the Mike Hanna, United Airlines VP of
narrow bodies. O’Hare, and Franco Tedeschi, American
Airlines VP-Chicago. United and
According to Chicago Department American are the two primary airlines
of Aviation Commissioner Jamie L. operating at O’Hare. United has 67 deicing
Rhee, “The new centralized deicing facil- trucks at O’Hare, while American has 44.
ity (CDF) is one of O’Hare’s newest and The total number of deicing trucks operat-
most important assets, as it promises to ing there is approximately double that.
greatly enhance operating conditions for
all of our airline partners, particularly Demonstrations of the deicing oper-
during the winter season. Coupled with ation for this ceremony were done on
our award-winning snow operations, and Boeing 737s of United and American.
the ongoing investments to modernize The movement of the trucks while close
our airfield, this new facility builds upon to the aircraft is controlled by the person
in the basket who sprays the brown fluid.

The weather for the ceremony was
cold but clear, and with only two aircraft
being sprayed, one can not appreciate the

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10 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years April 2019

#1 WHITE HOUSE BUDGET INCLUDES $3
BILLION FOR ATC MODERNIZATION
DWGeUeaa.sSrltem.e!rrininn
AND NO PRIVATIZATION
28 YEARS OF GIVING PILOTS THE BEST PRICING AND BEST SERVICE!
The White House 2020 fiscal year national airspace system, and the pro-
THE WEST COAST LEADING GARMIN DEALER! budget contains no call for air traffic pri- posed budget supports our priority that
vatization or any separation of ATC from air traffic technology should be steadily
From basic installs to complete panel and glass retro-fits-we are the the rest of the FAA, a clear sign that the modernized and new facilities built to
leaders in avionics experience, excellent service and value pricing. united opposition from EAA and more improve the capacity and safety of what
Call us for your next avionics installation. than 250 other general aviation industry is already the most complex and success-
groups has been heard. ful system in the world,” Sean Elliott,
PIPER MALIBU GARMIN G-500/TXi EAA vice president of advocacy and
Last year, Congress considered a pro- safety, said. “This is a win for EAA and
GARMIN posal to separate the air traffic system from for general aviation as a whole.”
the rest of the FAA and instead place it in
G ADS-B Transponders the hands of a private board dominated by The White House budget establishes
A airlines and their interests, a proposal that the administration’s priorities for the
R G5 EFIS ONE BOX ADS-B SOLUTIONS! at the time was backed by the White upcoming fiscal year but ultimately it is
GTX-335/GPS (Out Only) ...... $2995 House. Unified opposition from general Congress that determines how much
C$e2rtif2ied49 GTX-345 (Out/In) (Installed).. $6059 aviation, state aviation officials, labor money is actually appropriated for the
GTX-345/GPS (Installed) ....... $7095 groups, and bipartisan members in FAA and how it will be spent. EAA will
Congress stalled the proposal. EAA has continue to advocate for modernization
ANR HEADSETS consistently called for modernization, not of the air traffic system and for the sanc-
privatization of the nation’s air traffic sys- tity of manned flight safety and airspace
tem and the proposed budget allocates access as emerging technologies such as
$3.3 billion for the modernization of ATC UAS and autonomous flight vehicles
and other FAA infrastructure. seek to share resources in the air traffic
and airspace system.
“EAA has consistently and strongly
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COM IC-A25N Nav/Com ......... $499 ramp tower that controls the movement
$2995 YAESU FTA-250L Com............ $195 PCA-ANR PCA-ANR/BT of the planes, with one side primarily for Aircraft movement for deicing is shown
YAESU FTA-450L Com............ $239 United and the other for American. on controllers’ screens.
$699STRATUS-3 YAESU FTA-550L Nav/Com..... $289 $249 $349 Aircraft movement is shown on the con-
YAESU FTA-750L Nav/Com..... $375 trollers’ screens, allowing a very efficient (Courtesy Larry Nazimek)
• ADS-B Receiver sequencing of operations.
ly twice the amount of concrete used to
THE WEST COAST LEADING AVIONICS DEALER! Since O’Hare operates around the construct O’Hare’s runways.
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and the airlines first conceptualized the new facility will significantly improve
CDF in 2013. From start to finish, this these numbers.
$168,000,000 project took 20 months to
construct and was completed on Dec. 27,
2018. With roughly 3,500,000 square feet
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FEMALE AVIATORS GATHER FOR EAA WOMENVENTURE
AT AIRVENTURE 2019
For the 12th straight year, the oppor- educator, who is leading the organization Force Col. Kim Campbell, a decorated A-
tunity for women who love aviation to of this year’s activities. “These activities 10 combat pilot who earned a (Connor Madison, courtesy EAA)
build camaraderie and open doors to can be a springboard to motivate other Distinguished Flying Cross after flying
mentorship and participation comes to women to get involved in aviation, either an A-10 damaged by anti-aircraft fire
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, as EAA for fun or as a future career, as we’ll pres- during aerial combat over Iraq. She
WomenVenture activities will take place ent activities that motivate, inform, and became one of the few pilots ever to land
during the week. inspire.” an A-10 in manual mode, with no
hydraulics.
EAA WomenVenture is presented by The schedule includes:
The Boeing Company, with additional Continued on Page 19
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Women in Aviation International. atmosphere of an ice cream social. Managing Editor..........................................................................................Annamarie Buonocore
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They have the new Gulfstream ing, Flight Safety taught the class in a way
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both fly by wire, which means that com- the information but also anyone with jet
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inputs by your side-sticks and rudders. with previous Gulfstream experience
There are four large Display Units (DU) (especially G650 experience due to the
and four Touch Screen Controllers (TSC) similar fly-by-wire system) will be famil-
in the cockpit along with three Overhead iar with a lot of the acronyms, which will
Panel Touchscreens (OHPTS) all of
which are multifunctional displays. This Continued on Page 13
new technology and the touch screens
allowed for many of the traditional knobs
and switches in the cockpit and on the
overhead panel to be removed. The
G500/G600 will share a common type
rating (GVII). The G500 is being deliv-
ered now, and the G600 should receive
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They both have very comfortable cabins
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you need) is a big challenge. If you pre- can imagine, you can get lost with all the story up, I believe anyone
study the acronyms and learn your way capabilities that these devices offer; how- who aspires to reach
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not have a problem getting through the to navigate them, you will love using tell it will thoroughly
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During ground school, you will have tions and will display different information real as it can get.”
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sions (SITs) and these will be integrated Jack Pelton, Chairman
into your ground school training starting Continued on Page 14 of the Board and CEO
around day eight. This is a computer-based
mockup of the flight deck with large com- of the EAA and former CEO of
puter screen displays that operate similar Cessna Aircraft Company
to the aircraft. These devices are designed
to familiarize you with the flight-deck lay- This raw, at times terrify-
out and while they are not fully functional ing, real-life adventure will
(and are not meant to be hand flown), they inspire anyone who loves
allow you to learn the new layout, where flying, yearns to fly, or
switches are located, and how operate the simply has their own
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clean design. The Symmetry Flight Deck Twitter:@flyingthrulife
is amazing, and the new technology has Facebook.com/user/flyingthrulife
replaced many of the knobs, buttons, and
switches. The yoke has been replaced by
active-control side sticks, so when you
move one stick, the other stick moves so
both pilots know what inputs are being
applied (unlike the Airbus that uses pas-
sive side sticks with no movement).

There are four Touch Screen
Controllers (TSC) on the flight deck. Two
are on the pedestal (one on each side of the
throttles) and one on the side next to the
pilot. There is one on the other side next to

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Gulfstream with three Over Head Panel Touch from a dark cockpit through APU start. Another view from inside the cockpit.
Screens (OHPTS) that allow you to con- Some examples of the new automation (Courtesy Gulfstream/Grady Montgomery)
Continued from Page 13 trol many functions such as APU and include that when you turn on the batter-
you are in. A typical layout for the four engine fire tests, system function test, ies, most systems start to come alive. the auto-pilot, but it also serves as a TSS
TSCs (for takeoff in this example) is #1, lighting controls, fuel, anti-ice, pressur- When you turn on the APU master, it turns (Trim Sync Switch), so when you are hand
the one on the pilot’s side will have your ization, and more. This system has on the boost pump and the nav light, and flying the aircraft and press this button, it
takeoff performance data; #2, the one on allowed for the removal of many tradi- runs the APU start test automatically. Then automatically and immediately trims the
the pilot’s side next to the throttle has your tional switches, buttons, and circuit you just push the button. After APU starts, aircraft for your current speed and removes
taxi data; #3, the one on the copilot’s side breakers, leaving you with a clean and many of your systems will automatically all stick pressure (after all, you are flying a
near the throttle has your FMS flight plan uncluttered overhead panel. run their checks (but you still have to run a computer-controlled aircraft). This system
data; and #4, on the copilot’s side has the few manual tests such as a FCS flight con- works perfectly, and after a few flights, you
radio communication. Any of these can be The cockpit has four large Display trol system test) then you transition to the will really enjoy this feature.
reconfigured with the touch of a button Units (DU) these are the large computer electronic checklist.
(just like on a smart phone) and once air- screens that can display a huge range of The cockpit is comfortable, and
borne, you will typically change #1 to data. DU #1 and DU #4 are the pilot and For a normal engine ground start where the yoke used to be, there is now a
landing data and #2 to en-route data while copilot PFDs. They have synthetic vision, after you have the APU online and have nice pullout table with adjustable settings
#3 usually stays on FMS and #4 on ATC but only the HUD display symbols are performed the required checks, you will that can be used as a workspace (or a
communications. now available (no more single cue or cross bring the right fuel control to run and place for your iPad). Plus it will make a
pointers options). These can be displayed press the engine-start button (there is great table for dining. These tables can be
On the throttle quadrant, you have the as full PFD view or 2/3 PFD view (the 2/3 only one engine-start button), the out at any time and do not need to be
two TSCs: the throttle levers (with thrust view allows you to display other info such FADEC provides full protection for the stowed for takeoff or landing.
reversers), two engine-run switches, two as brakes, flight controls, etc). DU #2 and engine start. These aircraft have the Pratt
Cursor Control Devices (CCD) that you #3 can display your map, charts, flight & Whitney PW814GA Turbofan Engines I found the sim a pleasure to fly, and
can use to control data on your PFD and controls, hydraulics, AC & DC power, instead of Rolls Royce engines that have the landings are natural and easy using
MFD (with a push-to-talk switch), flap fuel, environmental and pressurization, been on previous Gulfstreams. the side-stick, the auto brakes (which you
handle, speed brake, parking brake, back- doors, video (from your external cameras), now operate and arm from inside the
up-trim switches, and yaw trim. There is and more. These can be controlled by Taxiing the aircraft is simple, and TSC) are just like the G650. The after-
only one button on this panel and that is either the CCDs or the TSCs. while it has a tiller, the preferred taxi landing and shut-down flows are straight-
the Flight Control Reset Switch. There are method is to use pedal steering, which will forward. I feel that any pilot with previ-
also two drink holders (very important) This is a very automated aircraft com- give you up to 40 degrees steering. If more ous jet experience can master this aircraft
and a slotted tray that will hold your iPads pared to previous Gulfstreams and was is needed, the tiller will give you 82 during the training. To me, the most diffi-
(including the 12.9 iPad pro). You can tell designed to go from an unpowered dark degrees. This aircraft has the new HUD 3 cult part was learning the new Symmetry
that pilots had a lot of input into the design cockpit to taxi in 10 minutes. The startup (Heads Up Display) with EVS (Enhanced Flight Deck and getting used to using the
on this cockpit because the cockpit is very process is very simple; there are only nine Vision System), and it works great. CCD with your opposite hand (when
user friendly and functional. items on the flow pattern that takes you compared to previous Gulfstreams).
Before taking the runway, you make
The overhead panel is very clean sure that all your TSCs are on the correct I feel that Gulfstream has produced
pages and that all checks have been com- another first-quality, world-class aircraft
pleted (once an item is set to the proper that pilots will enjoy flying and that pas-
setting, the checklist will automatically sengers will love riding in. They have
check that item green for you and move also redesigned the galley to maximize
onto the next item). You check your CAS space, and I understand that it is much
(Crew Alerting System) messages more flight-attendant friendly. I am look-
because this is basically a fly by CAS ing forward to flying the real aircraft and
message aircraft. Almost all the informa- will write another article after I have
tion you need to know is on the CAS dis- some time in the actual plane with more
play (both normal configurations such as details and real-world flying experience.
“seat belt sign is on” and any abnormal or
warning messages are displayed). I hope you enjoyed my review of the
G500 Initial training course. I have been a
Once cleared for takeoff, you advance full-time contact pilot on the large cabin
the throttles manually then push the button Gulfstreams since 2010, and I can be
to engage the auto throttles. The aircraft reached at Gradymontgomery@
will accelerate quickly even at heavy icloud.com should you have any questions.
weights and V1/Rotation comes quickly.
You rotate with the side-stick (which
comes very naturally even if you do not
have any side-stick experience) and slowly
pitch up to the command bars on your FD
(Flight Director). At positive rate gear, it
comes up, and at 400 feet, it is typically
flaps-up and FLC (Flight Level Change).
The aircraft hand flies beautifully, and the
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50 YEARS OF EAA FLY-INS
HONORED BY OSHKOSH

Last month, EAA received an inau-
gural Community Partnership Award
from the City of Oshkosh in recognition
of 50 consecutive years of EAA fly-in

Continued on Page 18

Wings of History Air Museum Karen Kryzaniak, EAA’s vice president of
risk management and human resources,
Saturday, May 18, 2019 and Dick Knapinski, EAA director of com-
munications, accepted the Community
8:00am-2:30pm Partnership Award from the City of
Oshkosh on behalf of EAA last month.
12777 Murphy Avenue, San Martin, CA 95046
and San Martin Airport (Courtesy EAA)

www.wingsofhistory.org Editorial: Know It or Do It
Continued from Page 6 Our pilot has not succumbed to “resigna-
භ Antique Aircraft, Cars & Tractors භ Free Parking tion,” one of the five attitude sins of ADM
භTethered Hot Air Balloon Rides භ Model Building the actions that must be taken to obtain the negative behavior. He will fly the airplane
භ Model Aircraft Demos භ Kids activities desirable outcome. Our pilot’s choices are with precision “until the noises stop.”
භ FREE Airplane Rides for kids (8-17) භ Food Trucks limited, but clear. The rotating bacon of the
alternate airport is about 10 miles away, Yes, this is a pretty good example of
provided by EAA Chapter 62 භ LIVE Music perhaps 5 to 7 minutes from a safe landing. ADM at work, coupled with determined
Declare an emergency on CTAF and head and practiced skill. But now, for the rest of
Aviation Day donations benefit the Wings of History for the airport. the story! This is not a carefully crafted
example to prove an ADM model can
ZH RʼHU PDQ\ STEM PROGRAMS D is for “Do”. This means execute the work, but an actual even that took place
WACO LEARNING CENTER plan. Our pilot of the stricken plane imme- only a few days before this opinion piece
diately turns towards the alternate airport was written. Amazingly, drivers on Main
WACO AVIATION previously identified, maintaining power Street (it was not a major highway) saw the
SUMMER CAMP to preserve precious altitude, hoping his plane descending and maneuvered clear of
faithful powerplant would last just another the plane. The pilot careful tracked the cen-
• June 17th -21st 10 minutes. It is still running smoothly but terline, clearing light poles less than five
beginning to make unusual sounds. feet off each wing tip. Utility lines were,
Support Aviation Education at amazingly, missed. There were no injuries
E is for “Evaluate.” Have the choices and the plane was not damaged. Local
ZZZ ZDFRDLUPXVHXP RUJ made worked? In our example, they do police secured the plane and closed local
not. The engine begins to roughen, then roads so that it could be towed to the near-
loudly clatter, suffering a catastrophic fail- by airport that had been the original emer-
ure. Our pilot has the runway in sight but gency destination. And yes, the plane was
needs a small amount of power to get to it, covered in oil, having experienced a failure
now no longer possible. Below the gliding that could not have been anticipated or seen
aircraft are homes and small businesses, by the pilot.
with no visible clearing. Our pilot is now
back to running the DECIDE model a sec- Does the reader think the word
ond time. He does not just give up and “DECIDE” immediately came to this pilot’s
simply “try” to make the runway. This is mind … of course not. But this pilot’s atti-
where many manageable emergencies fall tude is one that had him prepared for the
apart as pilots “lock on” to their first plan, worst, coupled with stick and rudder skills
no matter what the results. needed to manage an extraordinary landing.
Many locals and the media are talking about
Plan “B” becomes a well-lit street, our pilot’s “incredible good luck.” But this
apparently four lanes wide with light traffic writer disagrees. To be sure, luck entered the
due to the hour. The choice for an outcome picture, but it was because of this pilot’s
changes to one of avoiding homes and land- good judgment and skill that “luck” had
ing in a recognizable clear zone, offering space to exert its influence. It is troubling to
the best chance for minimum injury to air- note that in far too many cases, an engine
craft occupants or those on the ground. One failure, or other need for an off-airport land-
of the key factors in surviving a critical ing, ends in disaster due to loss of control as
emergency is to accept the possibility of the airplane approaches the ground. In all
damage or injury, and then consciously those cases, the airplane was flyable even
making choices that will minimize the without power. Headwork and handwork go
inevitable. Our pilot made such a choice together, a partnership that needs practice to
and turns on the landing lights to make the maintain. How would you have done in
descending plane visible to cars on the road. this same situation?
His wife is instructed to move her seat fully
aft and buckle in tight, doors are unlocked.

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Flying into Writing By Eric McCarthy

About a year after I moved from JEFF’S FINAL RESTING PLACE
the Boston area to southern
California, my brother, who had ic were low-wing planes like the Pipers (Courtesy Eric McCarthy) Cove, looking for an area away from the
been suffering with CLL (Chronic and Beechcrafts – there seems to be fishing vessels returning to harbor for the
Lymphocytic Leukemia) and other can- almost no successful way to accomplish the winning formula. Sometimes I think night. There wasn’t a lot of boat traffic, so
cer-related ailments for many years, the mission with them. The small pilot’s people post things on the internet just to we headed for a point off Rockport
passed away. I had travelled back to ‘window’ just doesn’t leave enough room see if someone is dumb enough to do it! Harbor. We ended up about four miles off
Boston to spend some time with him as to maneuver and the slipstream passing the coast at 4,000-feet, directly abeam the
the end seemed near. He had been admit- by doesn’t seem to generate a consistent The most promising and practical harbor. It would be easy to view and con-
ted to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and outbound flow… approach that I came across involved using template Jeff’s final resting place from
was heavily sedated when I visited, fad- the thin plastic bags you get at the grocery Rockport’s Bearskin Neck in the future. I
ing in and out of lucidity. He had had a That wouldn’t be an issue for me as store. The recommended approach was to would go first…
tough life and had made some bad choic- I planned to rent a Cessna for the solemn distribute the remains into 2 or 3 of these
es along the way, but no one deserves to occasion; I narrowed my search to 172s. bags each tied to about 8 feet of rope The real key to this method of ash-
suffer as he did. It was hard to see him in Here, some suggested a quick toss out the secured to the strut so that you could bring scattering was that you were supposed to
that condition. Cessna’s window, hoping to get the ashes the bags into the cockpit. When you got to poke your thumb into the bottom of the
far enough away from the plane quickly the site where you planned to disperse the bag, creating a ‘bulb’ that you could tie
I was there about a week and each enough so that the ashes didn’t have a ashes, you would then open the window off with the rope – think of a wine bottle
day I would pick up my mother and make chance to get back in. But how would and firmly toss the bags down and away with that concave area at the bottom of
the pilgrimage with her to the hospital to you do that? You’d have to have the ashes from the plane. Upon reaching the end of the bottle. Once you tied off that ‘bulb,’
visit Jeff. The doctors were treating his in some kind of container and wouldn’t the rope, the bags would burst and dis- you were to take the rope and secure the
pain and ‘making him comfortable;’ most that just plummet to the earth intact? gorge their contents into the wind. That top of the bag. The idea was that the bag
times he was completely ‘out of it,’ but was the theory anyway… would invert itself when the line went
his condition basically remained the Others suggested novel solutions taut, gracefully spilling its contents into
same, neither improving nor deteriorat- involving plastic piping strapped to the It was a beautiful, calm evening the slipstream.
ing. There was nothing either of us could fuselage, hoping to take advantage of when my son and I departed Lawrence
do, and our daily visits began to seem negative pressure somewhere aft of the Municipal (KLWM) in N13081, a 1973 I didn’t do that part… I figured those
more perfunctory than helpful. I had put cockpit, thereby sucking the ashes into 172M Skyhawk, headed for Cape Ann to bags are so thin – they always seem to
several commitments on hold to make the the slipstream. That seemed a bit ‘iffy’ to carry out our somber mission. I had tear every time I don’t want them to – and
trip, and after a week, I made the decision say the least – the piping would have to removed the window screws so that the besides, they’d be blasted by a 100 mph
to return home to California. I made my be able to withstand 100 mph winds, and windows would open fully and had two wind – heck, they’ll just split open!
peace with him, said my goodbye’s, and I think it would take some practical test- bags of ashes secured to the strut on my
the next afternoon, departed Boston. ing to determine the right length of pipe side; Mike had one on his side. This Uhh…nope! Turns out they’re a lot
and where to place the exit-end of said would work well as I’m right-handed and stronger than they look!
At 3:30 a.m. that morning, my broth- pipe – you wouldn’t want it to unceremo- would be able to toss the bags across my
er passed away at 51 years of age. niously dump the ashes all over the tail… body and out the window; Mike’s left- Upon reaching our designated spot, I
I had neither the time nor the inclination handed so it set up well for him too. I love said a little prayer to mark the occasion
Before he died my brother had to do such testing, and it wasn’t my plane it when a plan comes together! and tossed the first bag into the wind. As
requested that I scatter his ashes over the to be strapping pipes to anyway. Not to soon as the rope became taut, which took
Atlantic from the air. At some point earli- mention that I really didn’t think that was I let Mike fly as we made our way all of about a nanosecond, the bag, with
er in his life when he was healthier he had east to the coast. It was a short, pleasant all its contents, departed the rope and fell
taken up scuba diving. He had learned flight, just 25 minutes or so, before we away – like a bomb! I hung my head out
and enjoyed diving off the coast of were rounding the point near Hoop Pole the window to watch it fall as far as I
Rockport, MA; that’s where his ashes could. Fortunately, there was no one
were to be scattered. I returned to Boston below! Hmmm…well, that didn’t work
two weeks later to honor his wishes. like it was supposed to!

Over the years I’ve read numerous Mike’s turn – give it a good toss Mike,
comical accounts of attempts to scatter a I’m sure that was just bad technique on my
loved one’s ashes from an airplane. Many part. Whoosh - same result! Hmmm…well,
resulted in ashes blowing back into the okay, third time’s a charm – right? Not this
cockpit or never making it out the win- time! All three bags ripped cleanly off the
dow in the first place, with pilots and pas- rope intact and impacted the ocean 4,000-
sengers returning covered in the dusty feet below. We bombed the Atlantic with
remains. I was determined that that my brother’s ashes!
would not happen to me, so I set about to
research how to do it better. Well, it didn’t go exactly as I had
hoped, but the mission was successful:
There are hundreds of ash-scattering my son and I were privileged to honor my
horror stories out there on the internet, brother’s wishes by distributing his
most with some suggestion of how they remains off the coast of Rockport as
should have done it. The most problemat- requested, albeit a little more concentrat-
ed than planned.

Rest in peace Jeff.
Until next time – fly safe!

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Cover Story
Continued from Page 4 on a helicopter. A variable pitch propeller potential loss of 20 percent to 30 percent
create significant dissymmetry of thrust (constant speed prop) or helicopter cyclic of usable thrust. With the use of Blainjett Outer propellers shown (90 degrees)
(thrust vectoring) without the need to tilt pitch control varies all the blades at the cam technology, the pitch of the upward
the entire rotor system. same time or tilted in a straight line. On moving blade could be increased inde- fully turned. (Blainjett Aviation)
an airplane, the current system works pendent of the downward moving right
IF USA: Please describe dynamic- pretty well until you increase the angle of blade, resulting in no P-factor and signif-
variable-pitch technology and explain attack and enter a climb. The well under- icant climb performance. Rotorcraft can
why it is so important. stood phenomenon of “P-factor” kicks in, gain two big benefits. It is well known
meaning the relative angle of attack on that the maximum speed of a rotorcraft is
CZ: Dynamic-variable-pitch means the upward moving blade on the pilots limited by the lifting efficiency of the
that we are controlling each rotor or pro- left side has less angle of attack than the retreating rotor. Basically, the retreating
peller blade independently through a downward moving blade on the pilot’s rotor loses lift, as it is moving in the
unique curved path. It is a new more ver- right side. This results in the need to hold opposite direction of the aircraft, eventu-
satile pitch technology unlike existing right rudder (or trim) and results in a ally causing a roll-off and loss of control.
pitch technologies such as variable pitch
on an airplane, or the typical cyclic pitch

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Cessna 150 1959-1977 Cirrus SR20 Analog Gauges 2000-2003 Piper Arrow IV PA-28RT-201 1979-1982
Cessna 152 1978-1986 Cirrus SR20 G1-G2 2003-2007 Piper Arrow IV Turbo PA-28RT-201T 1979-1990 conventions in the city. The award came
Cessna 172 Universal Cirrus SR20 G3 Piper Cherokee 140 PA-28-140 1964-1977 during Oshkosh’s annual State of the
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1979-1986 1977+ dent of risk management and human
resources, and Dick Knapinski, EAA
2001+ director of communications, accepted the
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LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM TO HOST “MOONSTRUCK:
2019 BLUE SKIES GALA”

Aerospace Greats to be Recognized on Saturday, May 18, at The Revaire

The Lone Star Flight Museum, with anniversary year of the moon landing, Aviation Hall of Fame and a generous in silent and live auctions, the proceeds
support from a dedicated team of board honor a notable business aviation pio- supporter of the museum’s mission. from which will support the Museum’s
members and volunteers, will host neer, Universal Weather and Aviation for mission to celebrate flight and achieve-
Moonstruck: 2019 Blue Skies Gala on its innovative contributions to the science Guests at the black-tie event will ments in Texas aviation while promoting
Saturday night, May 18, starting at 6:30 of flight and remember President George enjoy cocktails, dinner and dancing to STEM education.
p.m. The museum’s fourth annual gala H.W. Bush, a member of the Texas music of the Richard Brown Orchestra.
will be held at The Revaire by A Fare Exciting and unique items will be offered Continued on Page 20
Extraordinaire, located at 7122 Old Katy
Road in Houston.

Khambrel Marshall, KPRC TV
Channel 2 meteorologist and host of
“Houston Newsmakers,” will serve as
Master of Ceremonies. Revered
Houstonian and philanthropist Margaret
Alkek Williams will serve as honorary gala
chair, Janine Iannarelli, founder and presi-
dent of business aircraft brokerage firm Par
Avion Ltd., and Ralph and Bette Thomas,
board members of The Lone Star Flight
Museum, are serving as gala co-chairs.
Supporting them is a Host Committee com-
posed of more than 60 Houston area busi-
ness and community leaders.

Lieutenant General Doug Owens
(retired), president and chief executive
officer of The Lone Star Flight Museum,
announced that gala attendees will cele-
brate the Apollo program during this 50th

EAA
WomenVenture

Continued from Page 11
• Wednesday, July 24, 7 p.m. –

EAA WomenVenture evening program at
Theater in the Woods. Participants to be
announced as they are confirmed.

As in past years, a limited-edition
EAA WomenVenture T-shirt is available
to all women who participate (while sup-
plies last). Those T-shirts must be
reserved in advance via the EAA
WomenVenture website and may be
picked up at the EAA AirVenture
Welcome Center beginning Monday,
July 22. The printed T-shirt registration
or confirmation of T-shirt registration on
a mobile device must be shown when
picking up the T-shirt. Women are
encouraged to wear the T-shirt for the
July 24 group photos to show the collec-
tive strength of women in the aviation
community.

In addition, women are invited to the
Welcome Center to sign the EAA
WomenVenture logbook any day during
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. Learn
more at eaa.org/womenventure.

20 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years April 2019

WOMEN IN AVIATION INTERNATIONAL
CHEERS FOR 30 YEARS



The 30th Annual International
Women in Aviation Conference accom- WAI2019 Chapter Leadership Workshop.
plished its goal to Connect. Engage. (Chris Miller, courtesy WIA)


Inspire at the Long Beach Convention
Center in Long Beach, California, on A highlight of every conference is
Kilroy Coffee Klatch March 14-16, 2019. the induction of women into WAI’s
International Pioneer Hall of Fame. This
1st Tuesday of Every Month • 9 - 11 a.m. This conference marked 30 years year’s inductees include: Leanne Caret,
since WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian executive vice president of The Boeing
Location: Planes of Fame Air Museum hosted 150 people for the first conference Company who serves as president and
14998 Cal Aero Drive • Chino, CA 91710 in Prescott, Arizona, hosted by Embry- CEO of Boeing Defense, Space and
(At the Chino Airport, off Cal Aero Drive) Riddle Aeronautical University at the Security unit; Mary Golda Ross, the first
nearby Sheraton Hotel. known Native American female engineer
and the first female engineer in the histo-

“No one knew what to expect at that ry of Lockheed and one of the 40 found-




first conference, but after a weekend of ing engineers of the renowned and high-



networking, it was clear there was a need


for an event where women in the aviation Continued on Page 22
industry could interact,” says Dr.
We invite all Veterans to join in, meet other Veterans from the area and Chabrian. “Soon, the conference became
share whatever is on your mind. an annual event, and in December 1994,
Planes of Fame is honored to serve as a venue for our Veterans to Women in Aviation International was
gather. We hope this monthly meeting will provide an enjoyable and established as a professional, non-profit
meaningful exchange of ideas for our Veterans. organization.”





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Continued from Page 19 About the Lone Star Flight
Museum
Underwriting is available from the
$1,500 to $100,000 levels. Individual The Lone Star Flight Museum
tickets are available for $500 per person. (LSFM) is a 501c3 aviation museum and
STEM learning center with a mission to
“Moonstruck provides an opportuni- celebrate flight and achievements in Texas
ty for Houston philanthropic and business aviation as well as educate and engage our
leaders to learn more about this innovative youth through science, technology, engi-
new museum and the opportunity it pro- neering and math. In addition to the Texas
vides to use the wonders of flight to Aviation Hall of Fame, the 130,000 square-
engage and educate young people in sci- foot-museum is home to a flying collection
ence, technology, engineering, and math,” of rare and historic commercial, general
commented co-chair Janine Iannarelli. aviation and military aircraft. Guests can
experience the wonder of flight in a war-
For more information about tickets bird ride and get hands-on in the high-tech
and underwriting opportunities, visit Aviation Learning Center and Flight
www.lonestarflight.org/blueskiesgala or Academy. Multiple public and STEM-
contact the museum’s development asso- focused education programs create an
ciate Marissa Trevino at 346-352-7678 or unforgettable museum experience for visi-
[email protected]. tors of all ages. Located at Ellington Field,
just 20 minutes from downtown Houston,
To learn more about the honorees,
visit: www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/ apol- LSFM is open Tuesday-Sunday.
lo /missions/index.html; www.universal Tickets start at $9.95 with senior and military
weather.com; and www.history.navy.mil/ discounts. For details, visit lonestarflight.org
research/histories/biographies-list/bios- or call 346-708-2517, and follow them on
b/bush-george-h-w.html. Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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Cover Story ly in talks with Praxis Aerospace cept and give them ongoing support. Short take-off simulation. (Blainjett)
Concepts about retrofitting one of their They will proceed from there to get it
Continued from Page 18 drones for a short take-off and landing production ready.
tions. By varying the pitch of pro- airplane. We are also talking with a heli-
peller/rotor blades independently, we can copter manufacturer about retrofitting IF USA: In what countries will it be
effectively vector thrust without the need one of their heli’s with our cam for speed available?
to tilt the aircraft. For example, a helicop- improvements. The product itself will be
ter must angle the entire airframe forward finalized by the manufacturer. They CZ: Aviation is a worldwide indus-
to achieve forward flight. This basically might take six months to a year or more try. We have filed patents in China, India,
tilts the entire rotor disc, resulting in the to finalize the production version of it. Japan, Mexico, Canada, the United
horizontal component of thrust. With the We’re gonna work with them on their States, and all the countries in Europe.
Blainjett cam system, we can create hor- application to help them to prove the con- The U.S. patent has a notice of
izontal thrust for a helicopter or drone, allowance. In the foreign countries,
especially a quad, while the fuselage
stays absolutely level. In a fixed wing air- Continued on Page 22
craft, thrust can be vectored down with-
out an engine or wing tilt system. Given & Our ATP series is a feature
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IF USA: When will it officially
become available to the public?

CZ: It is actually available for us to
license the technology right now. The
patents have been approved. We are just
waiting for the patent to issue, which will
happen in a few weeks, but we can sign a
licensing agreement now. We are current-

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Cover Story Using a common propeller or rotor sys-
Continued from Page 21 tem to change the thinking around flight
because they’re part of the patent cooper- dynamics will have a big impact I
ation treaty, they are expected to follow believe. For safety, we have a significant
suit once the U.S. patent office approves benefit to offer compared to the now pop-
it. That is not to say there won’t be glich- ular tilt-rotors that came out in the ‘60s.
es. We are expecting to get the foreign We eliminate the precarious transition
patents within six months or a year. from vertical to horizontal flight with the
ability to generate lift and forward thrust
IF USA: How many people work at the same time. This redundancy has
for Blainjett now? great safety benefits for vertical takeoff
and landing craft and adds a new dimen-
CZ: There are two others besides sion to fixed wing aircraft
me. We have Keith Hertzog, a retired
Vietnam war veteran and combat engi- IF USA: How did you choose the
neer who spent time in the old Huey hel- name Blainjett?
icopters. He has experience flying UAV’s
and is an automation engineer and inven- CZ: I named the company after my
tor. Alex Hobson, a mechanical engineer family members. My fiancee’s name is
and patent agent, is handling our patent Blake, our daughter is Ainsley, and our
development and consults on the design son is Jett.
as well.
IF USA: Do you have anything else
IF USA: Does this technology you would like to add?
improve the safety of flight and do you
think it will encourage more people to get CZ: We have several new aircraft
into flying? concepts that are not shown on our web-
site that we plan to introduce sometime in
CZ: I do. I think it will encourage a the future, so stay tuned.
lot of people because it is so unique. This
kind of technology has never been seen. IF USA: Thank you!

Women in Aviation

Continued from Page Page 20 Aeronautical University, Kent State
ly secretive Skunk Works; and The U.S. University, Ohio University, Western
Coast Guard’s First Women Aviators and Michigan University, St. Louis
Aviation-Related Enlisted Women, a University, Delta State University, and
group of three officers and six enlisted more. Each participant earned a WAI
women who proved women had a place Aviation Girl Fun Patch.
in Coast Guard aviation and who opened
the door for future generations of women Other conference highlights
to pursue their military aviation dreams. include:

Visits to the active exhibit hall were • A total attendance of 4,500 includes
interspersed with general sessions on 136 international representatives from 33
Friday and Saturday mornings, with countries. Most international attendees
dozens of educational sessions held both are from Nigeria, followed by Canada,
afternoons where attendees could choose Ghana, and Australia.
which session was best for their career
goals and interests. • The attendees are 76 percent women
and 24 percent men.
Girls in Aviation Day Long
Beach • The exhibit hall hosted 170 separate
companies and organizations, represent-
With the enthusiastic participation ing all aspects of the aviation communi-
of the Long Beach Unified School ty, including drones.
District, Girls in Aviation Day Long
Beach was the biggest conference Girls • 156 scholarships were distributed to
in Aviation Day to date. More than 250 WAI members at every stage of life from
girls, along with their chaperones, were for both academic use, lifestyle enhance-
hosted by more than 100 WAI volun- ment, and flight training, including type
teers. The girls visited 20 activity sta- ratings. A total $875,065 in scholarships
tions, heard about 10 different aviation was awarded, which put the total scholar-
careers from a career panel, met role ships awarded since 1995 to more than
models, and simply had fun while they $12 million.
learned about aviation. The older girls
had the opportunity to meet with college The 31st Annual International
representatives, including those from Women in Aviation Conference will be
U.S. Air Force Academy, Embry-Riddle held March 5-7, 2020, at Disney’s
Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena
Vista, Florida. For more information,
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KANSAS AVIATION’S PAST,
PRESENT AND FUTURE

HEAVEN’S LANDING... By Carl Chance More Planes On The Plains

A LITTLE PIECE OF AVIATION HEAVEN ON EARTH Editor/Consultant/Writer/Kansas Longren wasn’t the only one taking
Aviation History flight in the Midwest. Just one year later,
NESTLED IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA Clyde Cessna would begin flying his
CALL TOLL FREE (800) HEAVEN2 Frank Rowe own airplane designs in Kansas’s neigh-
EMAIL [email protected] boring state of Oklahoma. In 1911,
Writer/Brave New World & Manager- Cessna built and flew his first airplane he
CFI ACADEMY Design/Textron Aviation named, “Silver Wings.”
IT’S NOT CFI; IT’S CF-WHY
It is prudent to start by looking back Cessna had grown up in the late
CFI Academy has been training FAA Certificated Flight Instructors since and reviewing the unique history of 1800s as a typical Kansas farm boy who
1988. Maintaining focus and staying dedicated to teaching CFI courses what birthed the beginning of later moved to Enid, Okla. His skills with
exclusively for this long, we really are the experts in the Flight Instructor Wichita, The “Air Capital of the World.” farm machinery had led him to a success-
Training business. This article features the various stages ful career in automotive as both a
and paths that the founders created that mechanic and salesman, but his aspira-
Come to the EXPERTS in the field to train for the most has led us to where Wichita has found tions didn’t stop there. Cessna had
demanding and challenging checkride you will ever take! itself today. Featured will be outstanding dreams of flying.
aircraft built by Boeing, Learjet, Cessna
• On-campus housing – custom built – means total immersion for Aircraft and Beechcraft. Finally, we’ll Showing determination, Cessna
three weeks, and no distractions. look into our crystal ball in an effort to experienced multiple crashes and injuries
forecast the future of flight. while teaching himself to fly by trial and
• From course start date to checkride completion – three weeks. error. These injuries resulted in weeks of
“Kansas sometimes seems to have hospital stays, and Cessna had to bring
• Flat Rate Ground School – the biggest variable in the training cost more sky than ground. So much his family back to Kansas in order to
for CFI. sky that people walk outside and avoid bankruptcy. His wife was not
naturally look up. So much sky thrilled to raise their children in the fam-
CFI Academy 1-916-209-0234 that it seems to overtake the ily farmland’s hayloft, but Kansas would
3700 E Jahant Rd. [email protected] ground. So much sky that it almost be glad to see Cessna back and to be the
Acampo, CA 95220 Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seems to invite dreamers and home of his future successes.
CFIACADEMY.COM explorers to test the limits.”
– Anonymous In the following years, Cessna con-
tinued to build newer planes, improved
Kansas Aviation On Standby his flying skills, offered flying lessons
and began building planes to sell.
Kansas’s aviation history dates back Unfortunately, once World War I rolled
to the early 1900s when Carl Dryden around, Cessna was forced to divert his
Browne began promoting commercial attention away from civilian aviation and
airplane manufacturing out of Freedom, started to pursue grain-threshing as a
Kansas. While Browne failed to ever fly career.
his aircraft and closed his factory just two
years after its opening, other Kansans Oil Helps Fund Flight
were getting ready to see successful take-
offs on the Kansas prairies. While World War I tried to exclude
Cessna and other civilian aviation enthusi-
Kansas Takes Flight asts, the discovery of oil in Kansas’s very
own Butler County would soon result in
The flat lands and open prairie skies millionaires, the oil boom, and a dire need
made Kansas the ideal place to fly planes, for advanced transportation. Rich oil busi-
and Kansas saw its first successful plane, nessmen and entrepreneurs began to invest
the Longren Flyer, take flight in Topeka, their wealth into flying as a way to meet
Kans. in 1910. This was just five years these new transportation needs. One of the
after the famous Wright Brothers’ flight most notable investors included J.M.
at Kitty Hawk in North Carolina. Back in Moellendick, who had done well in the El
Kansas, Albin Kasper Longren was Dorado, Kans. oil boom.
dreaming and designing an aircraft virtu-
ally built from scratch. When completed, Moellendick, along with Matty Laird,
it was first flown by Longren with the proposed the formation of an aviation
help of his brother and friend. Longren manufacturing company in Wichita com-
quickly became the first Kansas aviator prised of Walter Beech, Lloyd Stearman
known by many in the region, and as he and the one and only, Clyde Cessna who
continued to produce aircraft, he pio- had invested in one of Laird’s, Swallow
neered the design and techniques we use airplanes as a way to keep his passion for
for aircraft today. aviation alive during the war. Together,
E.M. Laird Airplane Company was

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PHILANTHROPY AT WORK — A FAMILY LEGACY

When visitors enter the EAA John Mellberg sits on a bench in the EAA Aviation Museum’s Eagle Hangar that was many of the astronauts and was invited to
Aviation Museum, they are greeted by several of the Apollo launches at Cape
the warm face of a proud docent with an dedicated to his brother Bill Mellberg and the Mellberg family. (Courtesy EAA) Canaveral, and he got to be included in the
amazing story of why they are there. One VIP area where dignitaries were allowed
such docent is John Mellberg, EAA building contained many various aircraft space flight/travel,” John said. to witness the launches. He took his father
109395. John’s story begins years ago from World War II. The one that really That Disney series really captured along as his guest for these launches and
when his father, Frank, took him along to stole the show for me was the Horten again got the chance to meet with von
the RC flying field and John got his Wing. I was mesmerized.” Bill’s imagination, and later on during his Braun. Eventually, the astronauts learned
hands on a model plane. adult career, while working in Washington, of Bill’s writing skills, and he became a
John’s brother, Bill, also was bitten D.C., for Fokker Aviation as a speechwriter for several of them.
“My father would fly control-line by the airplane bug. “He took an avid sales/marketing specialist, Bill got to meet
models with a few other guys,” John said. interest in both model kit building and von Braun at one of the aviation events at This led to a close personal friend-
“Sometimes he would let me take the model rocketry, the rocketry being initial- the National Air and Space Museum. As his ship with astronaut and geologist Jack
line, and I flew for a few moments until I ly inspired by the video that plays just interests in the space program continued, he Schmitt who was on Apollo 17, the last
got dizzy.” outside the Eagle Hangar in the Rutan wrote to all the astronauts and received pho- mission to the moon. He evolved into a
exhibit, showing Walt Disney and tos and promo materials from NASA. skilled model kit builder; some of these
Frank held interesting jobs including Wernher von Braun and their visions of examples are now entrusted to the EAA
work he did on the Norden bombsight in Bill eventually became friends with Aviation Museum for historic preserva-
World War II, the first ever automatic trans- tion and display. Soon Frank, John, and
mission for the Ford Motor Company, and Bill were taking annual trips to the EAA
eventually the camera for the Surveyor convention in Rockford.
spacecraft. Frank always encouraged his
sons to work with their hands whether it “EAA was a very important part of
was on a car or building a model airplane. our love of aviation,” John said.

“I remember going to the Douglas After Bill died in April 2017, John
Plant in Chicago before it was O’Hare felt that the EAA Aviation Museum
Airport,” John said. “It was Air Force would be a great place for some of his
Day, and the U.S. Air Force was display- items. A bench in the Eagle Hangar was
ing some of their aircraft. There was a B- dedicated in his name and that of the
36 and even Enola Gay was there. The B- Mellberg family.
17 Swoose was there as well. My father
had a friend with a pass, and my dad and “He would be well pleased to know
I were escorted into a large building. This of the nice bench with a plaque recognizing

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Kansas Aviation
Continued from Page 24 My family’s involvement in aviation
DIVORCE – PATERNITY formed in Wichita. On April 8, 1920, a and in WWII didn’t stop there. Two of my
MEN’S RIGHTS Laird Swallow, the first commercially pro- uncles were Air Traffic Controllers in the
duced airplane in the United States, made original first Wichita Airport that stood
If you are Involved in a Divorce or its first flight over Wichita. between Boeing Airplane Company and
Paternity Case... McConnell Air Force Base. That same
...you Should Know That: The Air Capital Is Born building now houses the Kansas Aviation
Museum, where I had also served on the
1. You may have an excellent chance of obtaining child custody; In 1925, the employee relationship Board of Directors for a number of years
2. It’s your child...she doesn’t own it; between the three, Beech, Stearman and and a short stint as Executive Director. This
3. There are numerous legal methods of avoiding alimony; Cessna, had formed “Travel Air position had led me to Walter J. Boyne, the
4. There are numerous legal methods of avoiding loss of your property; Manufacturing. This enterprise was put CEO & President of Wingspan Air & Space
5. If properly represented, you won’t be “taken to the cleaners”, to the test as a disagreement formed over Channel, out of Washington, D.C. where I
6. Courts can be legally required not to favor the woman; whether to build monoplanes or biplanes. had been a news consultant/correspondent
7. You can fight against false charges of child abuse or spousal abuse. The disagreement caused the three of and TV producer. While in that capacity, my
8. You can emerge from a divorce emotionally and financially sound; them to split, but Cessna found his own videographer/editor, Alan VanPetten and I
9. Men do have rights! success by opening his own aircraft pro- produced video news releases for Boeing,
10. California cases only. duction factory in 1927. His company, Beech, Cessna and Learjet.
“Cessna Aircraft,” would eventually
Contact: Lawyers For Men’s Rights become the world’s leader in quantities of Kansas Aviation’s Role In
213-384-8886 aircraft produced. This formation of History
Cessna Aircraft Company is what led
or visit us at www.mensrightslawyers.com Wichita to begin promoting itself as the A third of the U.S. B-25 Bombers
LAW OFFICES OF STUART J. FABER “Air Capital of the World” in 1927. and half of the U.S. B-29 Bombers were
produced in Kansas during World War II.
Advances This production of warplanes would con-
tinue to trend in Kansas with the Boeing
While the oil industry began booming B-47 during the “Cold War” and the B-52
during World War I, World War II brought during the Vietnam War. McConnell Air
explosive growth for aircraft companies as Force Base, located in Wichita, within
well as other military equipment, tanks, close proximity to the earlier Boeing
vehicles and weapons production through- Wichita Aircraft Company (currently
out the United States and its allies. In the Spirit AeroSystems), played a vital role in
Midwest, factories in Kansas, especially training pilots for fighter jets. Kansas’s
Wichita and Kansas City, were producing aviation history didn’t just help get peo-
one out of every nine United States war- ple from point A to point B; it played a
planes, employing tens of thousands of air- significant role in our country’s history
craft workers at Kansas plants. This helped through its military aircraft construction.
grow employment and led to required
mass transportation for workers. Boeing Not to be forgotten, is William
Wichita became the first manufacturing (Bill) Lear who came to Wichita to
facility to transport its workers, busing create Lear Jet Manufacturing. A busi-
people from downtown Wichita, Arkansas ness jet, the Learjet 23 came off the
City, Newkirk, Ponca City, Salina and assembly line, Oct. 3, 1963. Lear was
Winfield to Boeing and back. successful for many years prior to
selling out to Gates Rubber and final-
One of Boeing Wichita’s well known ly Bombardier purchased the Learjet
“Rosie the Riveter’s” came from Newton, operation, continuing with the Learjet
Kans. and bused to Boeing. Due to having line of aircraft in Wichita after bought
a family, my father worked a regular eight- by Bombardier of Canada. The
hour job as well as second shift at Boeing 3,000th Learjet was delivered in June
building B-29 Bombers. All of my parents’ 2017. Bombardier, despite relatively
adult friends worked at Boeing Wichita in modest annual Learjet deliveries, con-
one capacity or another. During my col- tinued to not only expand, but to also
lege years, I (Chance) worked at Boeing diversify its Wichita facilities to con-
Wichita on the B-52H Model Bomber in duct flight test operations for its larg-
the Production Illustration Department. er C-series/Global 7000 business jet
My father had also volunteered as neigh- aircraft product line, as well as sup-
borhood Civil Defense worker during port for special-mission conversions.
WWII, checking on all home lights-out
during evening “Air Raid Drills with The Air Capital Of Wichita
search lights scanning the sky and sirens Today
blaring throughout the city.” I usually went
with him in an Army car he drove. When Today, Wichita is still known as the
getting out of the car to check on any non- “Air Capital of the World” and is home to
compliance regarding lights-on, we wore five major aircraft manufacturers: “Airbus
arm bands and steel helmets of “the day.”
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FOREFLIGHT FOUNDERS RECOGNIZED FOR GA SAFETY ACHIEVEMENT

By David Tulis, AOPA that he loved. “The greatest thing about a tribute to those who ignite a passion for entry into aviation. Their high school grad-
aviation is the people,” he emphasized. aviation in others. He died in 2016 at age uation gift to him was six weeks of flight
Cheers and applause greeted avia- 94 after an illustrious aviation career. His lessons, and he said, “It was the greatest
tion legend Clay Lacy as he was The pilot recalled his 1988 record- videotaped message to introduce hon- gift my parents could have given me.” He
presented the 2019 Hoover setting around-the-world flight in a orees was a moving moment for the cere- credited his mom in particular because she
Trophy by actor and general aviation United Airlines Boeing 747 as a life high- mony’s 230 attendees. would tell him stories about far-away
advocate Harrison Ford on March 20. light, with Hoover among the passen- places she encountered as a flight atten-
gers–along with moonwalker Neil AOPAAir Safety Institute Executive dant. “I’m the kid who would drop his
Ford complimented Lacy as an Armstrong, and others. Director Richard McSpadden, a former mom off at the airport and race around the
“inspiration cut from the same cloth as commander and flight leader of the U.S. back side to hear the roar of the Boeing
Bob Hoover” as he presented the award Lacy, an airman from Wichita, Air Force Thunderbirds, presented the 747” taking her on another assignment.
to the record-setting air race champion, Kansas, has logged 53,000 hours in more second annual GA Safety Award to Kahele now flies an Airbus 330.
military test pilot, airline captain, cine- than 300 aircraft, earned 32 type ratings, set ForeFlight founders Tyson Weihs and
matographer, and entrepreneur at the 29 world speed records, and flown more Jason Miller for delivering “exceptional The Joseph B. “Doc” Hartranft
fourth annual R.A. “Bob” Hoover Trophy than 2,500 film missions from his adopted performance in safety to benefit the entire Award, named after AOPA’s first presi-
Awards presented by AOPA during a cer- Los Angeles home. More than 50 years ago general aviation industry.” dent and former chairman of the board,
emony in the historic Terminal A lobby at he founded a fixed-base operation at Van was presented to Sen. Jerry Moran (R-
Ronald Reagan Washington National Nuys Airport that bears his name and today Hawaii state Sen. Kai Kahele, a Kan.). The award is presented to elected
Airport in Washington, D.C. counts more than 500 employees. The commercial airline pilot and commis- or appointed government officials for
entrepreneur was recognized by industry sioned officer in the Hawaii Air National their significant contributions to the
Lacy was lauded by Ford for peers for helping fund aircraft maintenance Guard, was presented the Laurence P. advancement of GA. Baker cited
“achievements that could fill thousands scholarships; host open houses; and pro- Sharples Award, named after AOPA’s Moran’s leadership in closing the avia-
of feet of hangar space.” Ford, an accom- vide outreach, mentorship, and financial first chairman of the board. The award tion skills gap to provide more industry
plished helicopter and fixed-wing pilot support to the next generation of aviators. recognizes those who do not work in avi- jobs, and the lawmaker’s opposition to air
who won the Hoover Trophy in 2018, ation but who have made “extraordinary traffic control privatization.
added that Lacy “quickly made a name AOPA President Mark Baker noted contributions” to GA. Baker noted that
for himself in the aviation world and it’s that the trophy is presented to an “aviator Kahele was “instrumental” in starting an Aviation luminary and 2017 Hoover
a name we all recognize and love today.” who exhibits the airmanship, leadership, aeronautical science program at the Trophy winner Sean D. Tucker was the
and passion for aviation and life demon- University of Hawaii, which created an master of ceremonies, and he noted the
Lacy said he was “very humbled” and strated by Bob Hoover.” Baker recalled opportunity for local students to pursue affection for aviation among the atten-
“honored” to receive the award named that Hoover “gave his heart and soul to professional aviation careers. The airman dees. “All of us have a little bit of Bob in
after the famed test pilot, aerobatic show- America” and “represented the very best also established the first aviation caucus ourselves,” he reminded them. “We own
man, and aviation mentor who inspired a of us, not only as the greatest pilot in the in Hawaii, which he chairs. the passion of aviation.”
generation of pilots. He added that he felt world, but as a true gentleman.”
like he was “lucky” to be in an industry Kahele thanked his parents for his
Hoover’s name was memorialized as

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Kansas Aviation’s Past, Present and Future tion manufacturers certifying and intro-
Continued from Page 26 brand-new, state-of-the-art technical center inventory. ducing new technologies and aircraft
Wing Division,” “Bombardier/Learjet,” strategically situated within the Wichita Ever-expanding use of composites design to market. Targeted for normal,
“Textron Aircraft,” (Rowe) (with the State University Innovation Campus. The utility, aerobatic and commuter category
Beech, Cessna and Hawker brands) and Innovation Campus, consisting of 120 and the more widespread use of “additive aircraft (maximum seating capacity of 19
“Spirit AeroSystems.” Kansas’s largest acres of interconnected partnership-busi- layer manufacturing” (3D printing) to or less, and with a maximum certified
and busiest commercial airport is also nesses, is planned to span a development grow parts using powdered metal fused takeoff weight of 19,000 pounds or less),
found here. The “Dwight D. Eisenhower timeline of some 20 years, and includes by laser (instead of subtractive manufac- the new FAR (Federal Aviation
National Airport” (formerly known as Airbus Americas Wichita Engineering turing operations that mill away metal) Regulations) rules add “performance-
Mid-Continent Airport) serves five airlines Center as an initial member of the partner- should find greatly increased application. based standards” as criteria for develop-
(Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta ship. Investment by the U.S. Economic ing new aircraft as compared to “pre-
Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Development Administration in the order With that said, most major players scriptive-based standards.”
Airlines) and was renamed in 2015 with of $10 million underscores the faith that have and continue to invest R&D funds
the new building to honor Kansan the EDA has in the WSU Innovation to explore advanced cockpits that utilize Essentially, the new performance-
President Dwight D. Eisenhower who Campus. Housed in a two-story, 90,000- intuitive/intelligent avionics and flight based standard sets forth a specific level of
made flying a regular practice for United square-foot building specifically built to its control systems (as well as augmented targeted performance that a manufacturer
States Presidents. needs, Airbus is joined along with reality systems) that could assist the pilot. must meet via its design but does not tell
Dassault Systems as among the first resi- An extension of this could also eventual- the manufacturer how (prescriptive) it
The National Institute for Aviation dents of what many within the industry ly lead to the expanded development of must achieve that level of performance.
Research (NIAR), with headquarters at consider to be a cutting-edge business Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs), per- This approach should allow room for
Wichita State University, greatly expand- model of collaborative Research and haps even for (initially limited) general increased innovation by the manufactur-
ed its physical presence and technical Development communities operating aviation cargo-hauling operations. ers, thereby fostering increased advance-
offerings in 2012 by transforming the for- within the fertile environment of talent- ments within the industry. It should also
mer 12,000-seat Kansas Coliseum into rich universities. As pressure mounts from environ- theoretically reduce the number of exemp-
the Aircraft Structural Test and mental concerns, alternatives to leaded tions and streamline the overall process of
Evaluation Center (ASTEC). The sheer Considering that Wichita aviation avgas will also continue to be targeted, certification. Initiated in 2008, and with a
size and scale of the 130,000-square-foot companies account for approximately with aircraft such as the Cessna Skyhawk congressional mandate for new regulations
facility, once a venue for rock concerts half of all U.S. aircraft deliveries (gener- JT-A Turbo diesel forming the vanguard set forth in the Small Airplane
and rodeos, will allow NIAR to now run al aviation light aircraft and business of a new wave of diesel-engine general Revitalization Act of 2013, the FAA new
full structural testing on aircraft the size jets), and that a combined workforce of aviation aircraft offerings. With the abili- rules went into effect Aug. 30, 2017.
of Boeing 737 and 787s, a B-1 Bomber or nearly 30,000 skilled employees consti- ty to use both diesel fuel, or Jet-A jet fuel AOPA President Mark Baker best
up to eight full-size aircraft at once. tutes one of the largest aerospace labor (rather than the more expensive and expressed the importance of the FAR Part
pools in the world, investment and trans- increasingly scarce Avgas), diesel engine 23 re-write when he described it as “...the
Land north of Wichita’s Colonel formational change became a mandate to aircraft will utilize less moving parts, most significant and pivotal reform for the
James Jabara Airport underwent a trans- ensure continued, multi-generational incur lower maintenance costs and pro- future of GA (General Aviation) aircraft.”
formation that would become a long- growth. With Fort Worth-Arlington vide increased operating efficiencies
range investment in terms of providing (Texas), Seattle and Everett (roughly 40 percent), which in-turn yield While it remains to be seen just how
the Wichita aviation community with (Washington) and Connecticut noted as increased range and payload benefits. successful and long-term these physical
future generations of skilled workers. The competing U.S. aviation clusters, a com- Other alternative fuels include a combi- and philosophical changes will be, there
$52 million National Center for Aviation mitment to long-term exponential growth nation of bio-fuels (made of used cooking certainly exists renewed enthusiasm for a
Training (NCAT), founded in Oct. 2010, has been envisioned to secure Wichita’s oil) along with traditional fuels. great new transformational age of flight.
occupies 230,000 square feet of state-of- future position among not only U.S. aero- “With these sweeping and bold changes,
the-art technical training facilities to space clusters, but also worldwide clus- Perhaps the most challenging yet Wichita, the state of Kansas, as well as
address the need of ensuring that a source ters like Toulouse (France), Montreal exciting technological prospect is the the nation as a whole, are well-poised to
exists to supply the projected need of (Canada), Singapore, Bangalore (India) exploration of either completely all-elec- continue to grow one of the greatest man-
over 15,000 skilled workers over the and Sao Paulo (Brazil). tric propelled aircraft, or hybrid electric- ufacturing industries in modern-times
upcoming 10 years. Fifteen hundred stu- fuel light aircraft. Potentially offering the into a renewed and revitalized business
dents have access to more than 21 class- Aside from transformational realign- power of traditional engines, there would entity that is prepared to compete and
rooms and 25 labs offering training in ment of companies and expansion of need to be significant progress made in prevail in a brave new world.”
CATIA, general aviation manufacturing R&D/training infrastructure, the markets improving battery capacity and battery
and powerplant mechanics. for General Aviation light aircraft has recharging times. With projections of over Cited Sources: Frank Joseph Rowe,
remained challenged at best, with only $22 billion in the next 15 years, the electric Contributing Editor, Wings Over Kansas.
A Glimpse Into Wichita’s moderately promising 5-10 year forecast- aircraft market is anticipated to be the Manager-Design/Textron Aviation. Avia-
Aviation Brave New World ed deliveries/revenue for mid-size busi- “Next Big Thing” in dramatically trans- tion Historian & Author.
ness jets and to a lesser degree mid-light- forming general aviation global markets. Carl Edward Chance, Managing
And finally, going into the future, the size business jets. For short to mid-term, Editor/Writer/Consultant/Historian/Author.
partnership between the city of Wichita most of the sales/deliveries appear to be To underscore the significance of the Website Source: www.wingsoverkansas.com
and Airbus North America, originally trending to remain U.S.-centric while the transformational change during this peri-
moving to Wichita’s Old Town district in global market will remain slow-growth od, perhaps the most defining experience EAA members who would like to
2002, has also transformed from a 12,600- and subject to potential buyers opting in- has been the revising of “14 CFR Part know how their gifts could impact the
square-foot converted warehouse to a favor of favorable deals on used aircraft 23” (Title 14 of the Code of Federal EAA Aviation Museum can email Ken
Regulations – Part 23 – Airworthiness Strmiska at [email protected] or call
Standards) to reduce the costs, constraints him at 920-426-5901.
and resources required for general avia-

Philanthropy at Work

Continued from Page 25 appreciate and enjoy. He was a kind, out- Bugatti Model 100 Racer. The EAA
going, and generous person with friends Aviation Museum staff say they are hon-
his contributions and support to EAA in the the world over, and he is sorely missed.” ored to help carry on a proud legacy and
museum’s Eagle Hanger,” John said. “He’s work to inspire others through people
certainly there in spirit, and his memory John has donated a large amount of like Bill, Frank, and John Mellberg.
and contributions will endure for all to archives that relate the museum’s 1938

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Flying With Faber

A VISIT TO GREENSBORO,y first visit to Greensboro was NORTH CAROLINA

back in the 1970s. I parked my Stuart J. Faber
and Aunt Bea
Mplane and was ushered into the

FBO by an attractive young southern
lady who, with a delightful accent asked
me if I had ever gone froggin’. I had no
idea what froggin’ was about. Later that
evening, I met with her and some of her
friends. We headed to a creek and with a
contraption that I didn’t recognized,
grabbed some frogs and had a sumptuous
frog leg feast.

A Short History

Although the 1970s may seem like Greensboro Airport (Courtesy Visit Greensboro) The Doubletree by Hilton
ancient history to some, there were visi- (Courtesy Visit Greensboro)
tors to Greensboro long before my arrival. Daily Renewal Retreat Bed and Breakfast (Courtesy Visit Greensboro)
Saura and Keyauwee Indians called North Print Works Bistro
Carolina’s Piedmont region home in the rounded by three major cities-Greensboro, budget. Here are two of my recommen- (Courtesy Visit Greensboro)
1600s and early 1700s. Germans, African- Winston-Salem and High Point. dations.
Americans, Quakers of Welsh and English sauce seasoned with apple cider vinegar,
descent, and Scotch-Irish from the north- The Airport The Dailey Renewal Retreat Bed ketchup and spices. In the Piedmont
ern colonies began to move to the region and Breakfast, 808 Northridge St.,, region, the pork shoulder is the primary
around 1740. These pioneers worked the Piedmont Triad International Airport, Greensboro 27403, 336/451-7742, dai- cut of meat used. As you travel east, the
land and shaped the future for generations (KGSO), at an elevation of 925 feet, is leyrenewelretreat.net. This is an historic, whole hog is used and the ketchup disap-
to come. located seven miles west of the city. 1914-constructed Victorian home central pears. Beef ribs are generally not a part of
Runway 5R/23L is 10,000 feet long. to Greensboro. It is owned and operated the culinary tradition.
In an effort to thwart the invasion of Runway 5L/23R is 9000 feet long. by a chef who teaches and prepares
North Carolina by 1,900 redcoats under Runway 14/32 is 6380 feet long. ILS, organic cuisine. Stamey’s BBQ, 2206 W. Gate City
Lord Cornwallis, American Major Gen. RNAV and one VOR approaches are avail- Blvd., Greensboro 27403, 336/299-9888.
Nathanael Greene deployed 4,400 rebels at able to each runway. Signature Aviation, Doubletree by Hilton, 3030 W. Gate This is one of my favorites. I like the
the Battle of Guilford Courthouse on March 336/668-0481 is my FBO of choice. City Blvd., Greensboro 27403, 336/292- wood-pit pork plate with freshly cut fries
15, 1781. Cornwallis held the field after an 4004, greensboro.doubletree.com. A high- and baked beans. The peach cobbler is
intense fight, but he lost a quarter of his Where to Stay rise, luxury hotel in the heart of the city. excellent.
army. In 1807, the residents of the area
voted to create a new, more centrally locat- Let’s Eat! Darryl’s Wood Fired Grill, 3300
ed seat of government. The following year, Gate City Blvd., Greensboro 27407,
elected officials mapped out a 42-acre tract Greensboro is home to approximate- North Carolina BBQ is distin- 336/294-1781. This is my absolute
of land, paid $98 to purchase it, and sug- favorite. The baby back ribs with home-
gested that it be named “Greensborough” in ly 75 hotels which range from four-star to guished by the use of a fairly sweet red made secret sauce are outstanding. Darryl
honor of Major Gen. Greene. breaks the tradition and serves fabulous
8-hour prime ribs of beef.
Geography
Print Works Bistro, 702 Green
Greensboro sits within the heart of the Valley Rd, Greensboro 27408, 336/379-
Piedmont Plateau, which runs through the 0699.
central third of North Carolina. Piedmont,
which means a foothill, is derived from the Print Works Bistro, open for break-
French term for the same physical region. fast, lunch and dinner, features classical
There is also a Piedmont region in Italy, and modern versions of French bistro
which abuts the Alps. The American dishes created with locally sourced food.
Eastern Piedmont extends from New
Jersey in the north to central Alabama in Continued on Page 30
the south. The Atlantic Seaboard marks the
eastern boundary with the Coastal Plain.
To the west, the Piedmont is bounded by
the Blue Ridge Mountains and to the east,
the Appalachians. The width varies up to
300 miles. The Piedmont Triad is a north-
central region of North Carolina and is sur-

30 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years April 2019

Flying With Faber baked goods, flowers, plants, prepared
foods, and much more. Free admission.
Continued from Page 29 walkway that provides easy access only facility in North Carolina to feature Located at 501 Yanceyville St. 336-373-
There are more than 75 Wines by the through the garden. Visitors can see more an accredited aquarium, museum, and 2402. gsofarmersmarket.org.
Glass. Bouillabaisse is my choice. Other than 8,000 trees, shrubs, ferns, wildflow- zoo all in one destination, GSC prides
great selections include pan-seared scal- ers and the beautiful “Joe Christian itself on hands-on educational and enter- Homeland Creamery The Bow-
lops, bacon wrapped bistro meatloaf, Serenity Falls.” Greensboro’s public gar- taining experience. Admission fee. 4301 man family has been farming on the same
grilled pork chop, crispy chicken dens are facilities of the Greensboro Lawndale Dr. 336-288-3769. greens- homestead for seven generations. The
schnitzel and my second choice, braised Parks & Recreation. Free. 336-373-2199. boroscience.org family dairy has been in operation since
beef short ribs bourguignon. the 1930’s when they began selling “barn
Lake Townsend Largest Greens- Wet’n Wild Emerald Pointe yard” milk. Today, the family also oper-
Things to Do boro municipal reservoir at 1,542 acres. Water Park The Carolinas’ largest water ates a full production creamery offering
Offers boat and pier fishing. Rowboats, park is THE place to cool off, get sun and milk products from their 200 milk cows
Greensboro offers hundreds of activ- kayaks, and sailboats are available for have fun. With more than 36 rides and along with ice cream in a variety of fla-
ities, both inside and out. Lakes, rivers, rental. Private boat launches available. attractions, there’s something for every- vors and butter, all made on site. Milk is
golf courses, museums, theaters, histori- Hours vary seasonally. 6332 Townsend one...from mild to wild...from tots to sen- pasteurized the old fashioned way using a
cal sites-too many to name here. But the Rd., Browns Summit. 336-373-3694. iors. Wet’n Wild is family friendly, from low temperature vat leaving a creamier
following is a short list. GSOParksandRec.com the fun-filled Splash Island and Happy taste without losing the good enzymes.
Harbor areas for young kids and their Products are available in the store located
The Barn Dinner Theatre Things to do for the Kids parents, to the exciting family thrills of on the farm. Birthday parties and farm
Celebrating over 53 years of “Dinner- Thunder Bay Wave Pool with 1.9 million tours by hayride are available by reserva-
tainment” in Central NC, the Barn Dinner Artquest At Greenhill A venue for gallons of fun! Admission fee. 3910 S. tion only. To make reservations call 336-
theatre is proud to be America’s longest children and families to explore art mak- Holden Rd., I-85 Business exit 34. 336- 685-0470. Open year-round. 6506
running dinner theatre. Enjoy a tradition- ing materials and create art in an experi- 852-9721 or 800-555-5900. emerald- Bowman Dairy Rd., Julian. 336-685-645.
al buffet and carving station followed by ential, self driven environment. One can pointe.com. homelandcreamery.com.
a live Broadway-style show. Reser- paint, draw, work with recycled materials
vations required. 120 Stage Coach Tr. and clay and engage in creative play. Agrotourism A Great Shopping City
336-292-2211 or 800-668-1764. barndin- Admission fee. 336-333-7460. greenhill-
ner.com nc.org/ArtQuest The Piedmont area of North Experience Downtown Greensboro.
Carolina has been fertile farm land for Looking for a great night out, a fun day
Guilford Native American Art Breakout Greensboro These hour- generations. Here is a list of a few places away, or a fascinating place to explore?
Gallery Visit the first gallery of its kind in long locked room mysteries offer adven- you can visit. The entries listed below are Downtown Greensboro has it all. Filled
the Southeast to promote and sell tradition- turers, the opportunity to crack codes, just a few of the farms and markets avail- with unique locally owned shops, restau-
al and contemporary Native American art discover clues, and solve puzzles with able. Check the NC Dept. of Agriculture rants, art galleries, museums and more,
and crafts. Four exhibitions are showcased your friends, family, and coworkers. website for more information. ncfarm- Downtown Greensboro is a go-to desti-
annually. The gift shop has a variety of 4700 Carnegie Pl. 336-265-2010. break- fresh.com nation. Learn what Downtown
authentic Native American art and crafts. outgames.com/greensboro. Greensboro has to offer. 336-379-0060.
Free. 336-895-8514. Early Farms Produce & Plants DowntownGreensboro.net
Celebration Station America’s Pick-your-own strawberries. Fresh from
Carolina Model Railroaders location for family, food and fun. Home the garden seasonal produce available! Four Seasons Town Centre Four
Marvel at the operation of HO and N of the largest outdoor go-kart track in Fresh produce includes tomatoes, corn, Seasons Town Centre is your one-stop
scale trains and equipment as they navi- Greensboro! Accompanied by blaster melons, beans, collards, cabbage, and shopping experience for shopping, din-
gate large layouts. Railroad memorabilia, bumper boats, 36 holes of miniature golf, squash. Heirloom tomato plants are also ing, and entertaining. With great stores
including the bell from the wreck of the batting cages and more than 100 available for purchase. 6031 Bethel such as Dillard’s, JCPenney, Forever 21,
Old ‘97, is on exhibit. Operated by the video/arcade games. Check website for Church Rd., Gibsonville. 336-697-2473. H&M and dining options like Outback
Carolina Model Railroaders, Inc. Free. prices, coupons and special offers. Open Steakhouse and Bonefish Grill, Four
Located at the J. Douglas Gaylon Depot all year. 4315 Big Tree Way, off I-40 and Goat Lady Dairy A working family Seasons has something for everyone. I-
in downtown Greensboro, 234-B E. Wendover Ave. 336-316-0606. celebra- farm on 75 rolling acres in northeastern 40 at Gate City Blvd., exit 217. 336-292-
Washington St. 336-908-2321. tionstation.com. Randolph County where the Tate family 0171. shopfourseasons.com
and staff produce nationally award-win-
Bryan Park Complex - Golf Offers Greensboro Children’s Museum ning handmade cheeses, plus sustainably Friendly Center & The Shops At
two 18-hole golf courses, a golf practice A hands-on, interactive museum. The raised vegetables, herbs, eggs and meats. Friendly Enjoy the convenience, variety
and learning facility, a fully stocked pro Museum is designed to inspire learning Offered monthly is a 5-course Dinner At and selection of over 150 unique retailers
shop, a restaurant and lounge and tennis through play in a fun, energetic and safe The Dairy and Farm Tour on Friday and and restaurants in a beautiful outdoor
courts. Bryan Enrichment Center over- environment for children and their fami- Saturday evenings at 6pm. Advance shopping village. Featuring Belk, Macy’s,
looks the golf courses and is available for lies. The 37,000-square-foot facility in reservations required. 3515 Jess Hackett Sears, Apple, REI, lululemon, Old Navy,
meetings and receptions. Fee charged for downtown Greensboro includes over 20 Rd., Climax. 336-824-2163. goatlady- Chico’s, Talbots, J. Jill, Jade Aveda Salon,
most activities. 6275 Bryan Park Rd., permanent hands-on exhibits, full-sized dairy.com. The Extra Ingredient and more. Between
Browns Summit, off U.S. Hwy. 29 North. vehicles including a train, Volvo truck, N. Elm and Church St., just north of
336-375-2222. bryanpark.com. police car, Petty Enterprises race car, and Greensboro Farmers’ Curb Wendover Ave. 336-383-5917.
the renowned outdoor Edible Schoolyard Market Established in 1874, the
The Bog Garden At Benjamin and Neptune Climbers Play Plaza. Greensboro Farmers Curb Market is Much has changed since I went frog-
Park & Starmount Farms Lake The Members and children under 12 months Greensboro’s original Farmers Market, gin’. It’s still a great place to visit.
natural beauty of this swampy area has are free. gcmuseum.com where you can find locally produced veg-
been developed into a striking exhibit etables, meats, eggs, fruits, handcrafts,
featuring a half-mile, elevated wooden Greensboro Science Center As the

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TWO FOR ONE: FLY-IN AND AIRSHOW IN CAPITAL REGION
AOPA’s 80th Anniversary Dovetails With Joint Base Andrews Air Show

By Alyssa J. Cobb, AOPA special demonstration, sponsored by Andrews on Saturday. The Andrews air- Pilots swarmed to AOPA’s Fly-In at its
Signature Flight Support, with paratroop- show continues on Sunday, so it is the headquarters in Frederick, Maryland, in
Hit up two spectacular aviation ers using period chutes to jump from the perfect opportunity for you to take in 2008. Make plans now to fly in for our
events in one weekend in May: aircraft on May 10. both events.” event on May 10 and 11, 2019 celebrat-
AOPA’s 80th anniversary celebra- ing their 80th anniversary!
tion and fly-in and the 2019 Joint Base Then, on May 11 and 12, the Joint On May 10, The D-Day Squadron
Andrews Air Show. The two events are a Base Andrews Air Show kicks off with will fly over and paratroopers will jump, (Chris Rose/Courtesy AOPA)
little more than 60 miles apart, located demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force before all the aircraft join back up to go
close to Washington, D.C., the nation’s Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy Blue on static display for the rest of Friday and “With a lineup like this, you’ll be
capital, making it the perfect excuse to Angels in addition to flights overhead of Saturday. Also on Friday, AOPA Fly-In able to enjoy both shows without missing
plan a long weekend to visit the area. the KC–135, F–16 Fighting Falcon, and attendees can enjoy chowing down at the a beat!” Eads said.
the UH–1N Iroquois. FlightLine Cookout presented by
Join AOPA as it celebrates 80 years of Jeppesen while watching a STOL If you plan on attending the AOPA
serving pilots and advocating for the free- “We wanted to overlap our AOPA Invitational and night drone show! Fly-In, please check in with fellow pilots
dom to fly on May 10 and 11 at their home Fly-In with the world-renowned Joint in advance through the AOPA Fly-In Hub
base at Frederick Municipal Airport in Base Andrews Air Show in May so that Educational seminars, hands-on (https://hangar.aopa.org/fly-in_hub).
central Maryland. (Their actual anniver- pilots could make a full, long weekend out workshops, a Pilot Town Hall with Fine more information at www.aopa.org.
sary follows later in the week on May 15!) of their visit to the National Capital AOPA President Mark Baker, exhibit
They will be featuring several DC–3s and Region,” said Chris Eads, AOPA senior hall, and aircraft display will be featured
C–47s from the D-Day Squadron as they director of outreach. “We coordinated with on both days of the event.
prepare to fly north and head across the Joint Base Andrews leadership in selecting
Atlantic Ocean to commemorate the 75th the date, and they thought overlapping the Aerial demonstrations by the
anniversary of D-Day over the beaches of events by one day was a great idea. Thunderbirds, Blue Angels, and various
Normandy on June 6. They’ll even have a military and general aviation aircraft will
“Our Fly-In kicks off on Friday, the take place on both days of the Joint Base
day before the airshow, and overlaps with Andrews Air Show on May 11 and 12.

D-DAY SQUADRON ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP
OF NEW EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

The D-Day Squadron, Tunison with stickers of key events during World Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Squadron to bring a comprehensive pack-
Foundation, announced its official support War II northern Germany. She recalls hearing age of compelling and immersive content
of the “People of D-Day” resource trunk Allied bombers in summer 1944. Student to students, teachers, and parents.”
and its companion website at 4. Sample WWII V-mail form for stu- News Net interviewed Irene in 2017 and
www.DDay75forstudents.com. This is an dents to complete and fold as soldiers and 2018. About the D-Day Squadron: The
educational initiative sponsored by Student families did during WWII D-Day Squadron is the part of the
News Net. A “trunk” is a trove of hands-on • Anne Frank: Anne and her family Tunison Foundation, a non-profit charita-
materials that connects students with the 5. D-Day Squadron content to include were still in hiding in Amsterdam on D-Day ble organization. In June 2019, the D-
experiences of those that participated in the detailed information on the C-47 air- but learned of it on BBC radio. In August Day Squadron will lead an American
world’s largest seaborne invasion, as well as plane, the “Blue Spruce” North Atlantic 1944, the family was betrayed. They were fleet of historic, restored C-47 World War
those whose lives were directly impacted by Air Ferry Route, and content on the sent to Auschwitz. In November 2018, II military aircraft in Daks Over
one of the most pivotal moments in history. United States contingent of the DAKS Student News Net interviewed Prof. Patricia Normandy, a flyover of more than 30
over Normandy flyover for the 75th Hall from the University of Michigan who international aircraft to drop 250 para-
“One of the core tenants of our mis- anniversary. found a musical manuscript at the troopers over the original 1944 drop
sion is education,” stated Moreno Aguiari, Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum,written zones in Normandy commemorating the
Executive Director of the D-Day 6. People of D-Day: Walk in Their by Polish political prisoners at Auschwitz. 75th anniversary of D-Day. The
Squadron. “With the people who were Footsteps, a spiral-bound book featuring University music students performed the Squadron’s education program takes the
actually there quickly diminishing, efforts key people, with copies of related pri- music at a concert at the university in compelling story of the citizen soldier to
such as this are the best way for recent mary source documents, to include: November 2018. Video of the concert and audiences at airshows and events off the
generations to really understand the Prof. Hall’s interview will be on the website. flight line to honor these brave
importance of the Normandy invasion for • Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Americans and ensure their memory and
the preservation of humanity and freedom, Supreme Allied Commander Judy Stanford Miller, editor and co- significance is appreciated for genera-
and how we can learn from this event to founder of Student News Net, explained tions to come. The group’s efforts are
plan for the preservation our own future.” • Group Captain James Stagg, her passion for this subject and why it’s so funded through the generous tax-
Eisenhower’s chief meteorologist (includ- important to help students understand D- deductible contribution of their support-
A sample of what The People of D- ing copies of original weather charts from Day and how it relates to their own role as ers. Learn more at DDaySquadron.org.
Day trunk will contain: early June and an interview with a meteor- global citizens: “Ten years ago, I stood on
ologist who explains the forecast) Omaha Beach in Normandy during the About Student News Net: SNN
1. Two anchor books: 65th anniversary of D-Day. Veterans were had its origins from 1999-2003 as a stu-
• The Boys of Pointe du Hoc by • Fred Bahlau: D-Day veteran who there recalling the horrors of the day, still dent news section within a major broad-
Douglas Brinkley was a paratrooper with the 101st too difficult for them to describe in detail cast network’s website. It has been con-
• Shores Beyond Shores: From Airborne (Student News Net interviewed 65 years later. I committed then to never tinuously produced as an independent
Holocaust to Hope, My True Story, by Fred in 2009. He passed away in 2014.) allow this history to be lost to future gen- site since 2003. Its goals are to motivate
Irene Butter with John Bidwell and Kris erations. As the 75th anniversary students to learn through producing com-
Holloway • Rosie the Riveter: Student News Net approaches, we are incredibly excited and pelling, relevant, original and interesting
2. Map Puzzle of Europe in 1939 interviews with original “Rosies” who honored to be working with the D-Day
3. A timeline for students to complete supported the war effort on the home front Continued on Page 43
by working at factories building airplanes,
ships, tanks, vehicles, and munitions

• Irene Hasenberg Butter: Irene was a
teenager on D-Day and prisoner at the

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Business News

BRS AEROSPACE WHOLE AIRCRAFT PARACHUTE RESCUE SYSTEM
RECORDS 400 SAVED LIVES
Historic Milestone in Aviation Safety

BRS Aerospace announced last parachute and solid propellant ballistic system, including Lancair, Carbon Cub, BRS Aerospace systems available for
month that it has documented the 400th rocket assembly are enclosed in a canis- Kitfox, Glassair, Flight Design, Rans, Cessna 172/182 aircraft.
and 401st life saved as a result of deploy- ter mounted inside the fuselage that is Van’s RV 7/9/10, Kolb, Zenair, and
ing the company’s whole aircraft para- activated manually or automatically. Quicksilver. The BRS whole aircraft (Courtesy BRS Aerospace)
chute rescue system, a notable milestone parachutes are available for light sport
in aviation safety. The whole aircraft With more than 30,000 systems aircraft, including CTSW, CTLS, Piper located in the cockpit or an automated
parachute rescue system provides peace installed during the past 35 years on air- Sport Cruiser, Cessna Skycatcher, activation system. Upon activation, a bal-
of mind to thousands of pilots, passen- craft, including experimental aircraft, Bristell, FK-9 and Icon A5. Certified listic rocket propels a parachute into the
gers and their families. sport aircraft, certified aircraft, and mili- General Aviation aircraft that fly with the airstream to slow the airplane and float it
tary trainers, approximately one of every system include Cessna 150, 152, 172, down into a survivable vertical landing.
“This milestone and all of the lives 120 systems has been activated as a last 182, and Symphony. It is standard equip-
saved is a testament to Boris Popov, who resort for pilot and passenger safety in ment on the Cirrus SR20 and SR232. BRS Aerospace was founded in
conceived the idea and whose vision for lethal situations. 1980 in South St. Paul, Minn. It has man-
the company he founded overcame initial BRS is leading the way in new and ufacturing facilities at the South St. Paul
resistance to the very idea of aircraft “While we hope pilots never innovative applications, including verti- Municipal Airport and in Pine Bluff, N.C.
parachutes from some naysayers,” said encounter a troubling situation, we salute cal takeoff and landing aircraft and For more information, go to
BRS President/Director Enrique Dillon. BRS Aerospace for the 400 lives its para- remotely piloted aircraft. In addition, www.brsaerospace.com.
“The concept’s legacy are the pilots and chute system has saved when something many new aircraft in development will
passengers who survived to continue to did go awry in the air,” said GAMA utilize BRS Aerospace’s safety system.
live fruitful lives and the thousands of President and CEO Pete Bunce. “I fly
families who have enjoyed added peace routinely with two different types of air- BRS Aerospace is the world leader
of mind when their loved ones fly.” craft equipped with parachutes and I am in whole aircraft parachute systems with
a true believer in the safety benefit of more than 30,000 systems delivered to
Most Recent Deployment Over these systems” aviation segments, including Light Sport
Water With Engine Out Aircraft, experimental aircraft, ultra-
An Ingenious Invention lights, unmanned vehicles, military air-
The milestone 400th and 401st lives “In the chronicle of aircraft safety craft, and FAA/EASA Type Certified
were saved March 5, 2019 when the pilot developments, the very idea of saving an general aviation, including the most pop-
of a Cirrus aircraft with engine out entire aircraft through a deployable para- ular piston-powered aircraft in produc-
deployed the whole aircraft rescue sys- chute system is an ingenious invention tion today. The system is designed to be a
tem over water more than 20 miles from that deserves its place in the history of last resort for pilots and passengers when
Grand Turk Island in the Turks and safer flight,” said Richard McSpadden, all other attempts to recover the airplane
Caicos. Reportedly, both pilot and pas- Executive Director of AOPA Air Safety in case of emergency or pilot incapacita-
senger were not injured and picked up by Institute. “BRS pioneered the concept in tion have failed.
a cruise ship. certified airplanes and deserves recogni-
tion for delivering on innovation proven BRS Aerospace’s current whole air-
The BRS parachute system is to be a substantial milestone in the ongo- craft parachute system for fixed-wing air-
deployed in life threatening situations by ing evolution of aviation safety.” craft design calls for a parachute ballistic
a rocket to slow the aircraft in the Numerous European and U.S. ultra- launcher to be installed in the aircraft
airstream and then lower it and occupants light and experimental aircraft use the with either a pilot-initiated activator
to the ground in a measured descent. The

J.J. FRIGGE NAMED EXECUTIVE VP AND GM OF HARTZELL PROPELLER

Hartzell Propeller has named J.J. has assumed more responsibilities in propeller design and manufacturing for
Frigge as Executive Vice President and leading the company. In his new role, the business, commercial and government
General Manager. In his expanded role, company's senior leadership team will customers. The company designs next
he will be the company's business leader report to Frigge and he will continue to generation propellers with innovative
with a focus on long-term strategy. report to Brown. “blended airfoil” technology and manu-
factures them with revolutionary machin-
“J.J. earned this promotion by com- In 2013, he took responsibility for ing centers, robotics and custom resin
bining strong personal talents and values the day-to-day business team at Hartzell transfer molding curing stations.
with hard work, great judgement, and a Propeller in addition to marketing and
deep commitment to our department brand building efforts. Previously, he Hartzell Propeller and its sister com-
teams,” said Hartzell President Joe spent 10 years as finance manager at pany, Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC,
Brown. “He is a trusted figure in our Proctor & Gamble. He is a 2001 cum form the general aviation business unit of
industry, a capable leader of the compa- laude graduate of Notre Dame with a Tailwind Technologies Inc. For more info
ny, and committed to continuous Bachelor's degree in Business on Hartzell Propeller, go to
improvement,” Brown added. Administration, Finance and Economics. www.hartzellprop.com.

Frigge began at Hartzell in 2011 as Hartzell Propeller is the global Hartzell Propeller’s J.J. Frigge.
the company's controller. Since then, he leader in advanced technology aircraft (Courtesy Hartzell Propeller)

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Business News

DAHER UNVEILS THE TBM 940

The new model will bring more President of the Daher Airplane Business Also introduced on the TBM 940 is (Courtesy Daher)
automation in the cockpit to ease han- Unit. “This newest TBM family member increased automation for the deicing sys-
dling of the very fast turboprop aircraft underscores our firm commitment to tem – another first in the TBM’s aircraft USB ports to six for passengers and three
with a smart and stylish cabin. constant improvement for the ownership category. When icing or ice accretion is for the pilots).
and operational experience with our very detected – and if the pilot does not take
Daher last month introduced the lat- fast turboprop aircraft.” action – the system is automatically acti- The TBM 940 retains the same
est version of its single-engine very fast vated for deicing of the airframe, wind- range and handling qualities that made
turboprop aircraft – the TBM 940 – One key TBM 940 feature is its shield, propeller and the engine’s particle Daher’s TBM 900 series a true success,
which sets new standards with the inte- automated throttle – the first ever separator. An amber CAS (Crew Alerting with more than 267 aircraft in this prod-
gration of an automated throttle and auto- installed on a standard production turbo- System) message is displayed by the uct line delivered from the overall pro-
matic deicing system, along with prop aircraft weighing less than 12,500 avionics, advising the pilot to clear the duction to date for the very fast turboprop
enhancements to style and ergonomic pounds (5.7 metric tons). Fully integrated automatic activation and revert to the aircraft.
elements inside the cabin. with the autopilot, this single-power manual control mode.
lever autothrottle automatically adjusts Certification of the TBM 940 by the
Succeeding the current TBM 930 as the aircraft’s speeds based on the preset The automatic deicing protection European Aviation Safety Agency
the upper-end product in Daher’s TBM flight profile – from climb-out to the and autothrottle are fully aligned with (EASA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation
family, the TBM 940 marks important landing approach. Daher’s e-copilot strategy of introducing Administration (FAA) is expected to be
steps forward in further upgrading air- functionality for improved operational received at Aero Friedrichshafen 2019,
craft performance, safety and comfort. In addition to reducing pilot work- safety on the TBM product line. the largest European airshow for general
The TBM 940’s launch was announced load, the autothrottle enables a TBM 940 aviation, allowing new aircraft deliveries
on March 7 during the Safety Seminar to be operated to the edge of approved Inside the TBM 940’s cabin, Daher late spring this year.
meeting of the TBM Owners and Pilots power regimes for its Pratt & Whitney has incorporated ergonomic and style
Association (TBMOPA), held in Canada PT6A-66D turboprop engine, upgrades that include redesigned seats,
Pompano Beach, Fla. providing optimum performance and additional thermal insulation for the
efficiency from the powerplant. cabin sidewalls, a new central shelf with
“The TBM 940 redefines the ulti- side storage, an additional 115V electri-
mate private aircraft: user-friendly, safe Engine parameters display is also cal outlet at the right rear seat panel, and
and efficient for both pilots and passen- simplified through an intuitive single USB ports (bringing the overall total of
gers,” said Nicolas Chabbert, Senior Vice smart gauge.

PRESTIGE IMPORTS AND ICON AIRCRAFT PARTNER TO SHOWCASE
THE ICON A5 IN SOUTH FLORIDA
ICON Aircraft, maker of the revolu- “This partnership with Prestige Program that includes up to $15,000 of About Icon Aircraft:
tionary ICON A5 Light Sport Aircraft, on Imports reinforces our mission to rede- credit toward an ICON Flight Instructor
March 12, announced a partnership with fine what it means to be a pilot and in the first year of ownership with the ICON Aircraft's mission is to accel-
Brett David and Prestige Imports, a lead- expand the bounds of personal aviation,” purchase of an A5. Terms and conditions erate the democratization of personal
ing luxury car dealership in North Miami said Mike Farley, VP of Sales and apply. For more information, email flight and 3-D mobility. ICON creates
Beach, FL. The ICON A5 will be available Marketing for ICON Aircraft. “Much [email protected]. consumer-friendly, safe, technologically
in the Prestige Imports 2.0 showroom as like the exotic cars in the showroom, the advanced aircraft that make the adven-
part of the Prestige Aviation division. ICON A5 is unreal. Flying with the win- To learn more about the ICON A5, ture of flying more accessible to main-
dows out, wind in your hair, is a visceral go to iconaircraft.com. stream consumers.
Together, ICON Aircraft and experience. The ICON A5 enables you to
Prestige Imports will introduce adventure explore the planet in ways you've only About Prestige Imports: ICON's first aircraft is the A5, an
flying and personal aviation to customers dreamed about.” amphibious sport plane that fuses out-
who until now had likely never consid- A second-generation, family-owned standing aeronautical engineering with
ered becoming pilots. The plane will be To inspire a new generation of fly- dealership in North Miami Beach, now world-class product design and unprece-
displayed in the dealership showroom ers, ICON designed the A5 to reconnect under the aegis of visionary CEO Brett dented safety features. The A5 is the
alongside high-end exotic vehicles such people with the pure joy of flying. Much David, Prestige Imports is an internation- world's first production aircraft that is
as Paganis and Lamborghinis, with dedi- like the exotic cars on the Prestige ally renowned purveyor of new and pre- spin-resistant, making it arguably one of
cated specialists ready to engage with Showroom floor, the A5 is painstakingly loved luxury vehicles, including the safest small aircraft ever created. The
customers. crafted for performance, from its indus- Lamborghini, Pagani, Lotus, Karma A5 has won some of the world's most
try-leading safety features such as a full Automotive and many more. Known for prestigious design awards and has
“Our customers crave ways to enjoy plane parachute to a cockpit that mini- its unrivaled inventory and exacting serv- inspired a global following.
life and unlock what was believed to be mizes complexity. And the A5 requires ice, including bespoke customization
unattainable adventures,” said Brett only a sport pilot license to fly, which services from mild to wild, the company ICON Aircraft was founded in
David, CEO of Prestige Imports. “Since takes about half as long as a private pilot also distributes Van Dutch, Midnight response to a global aviation regulatory
1977, we have come to deeply under- license to earn. Express and Technomar speedboats for reform movement led by the Federal
stand the South Florida luxury lifestyle those who like their luxury on the water. Aviation Administration (FAA) intended
and the ICON A5 fits perfectly. The part- Prestige Imports is located at 14800 to drive innovation, safety, and accessi-
nership with ICON reinforces Prestige Biscayne Blvd, in the heart of North bility of small aircraft. The company has
Imports' dedication to luxury transporta- Miami Beach. Through the end of April, locations in Northern California, Los
tion on land, air and sea.” ICON is offering a special Mentor Pilot Angeles, Tampa, and Baja California.

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CITIZEN OF THE WORLD: JOURNEY TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH
From the beginning of time, man has Why? trip! The benefit to humanity, STEM edu- reroutes two commercial 737s already in
looked up at the skies, watched the birds Three words: Very. Long. Ride. cation, aviation and science makes it all landing position, causing an airport crisis.
fly freely across the waters and over the worth the risk. By planning for and over-
mountains while wishing upon the stars Even with stops to refuel, flying across coming the challenges we will inevitably Mission: This 90-day global jour-
that he too, could soar without bound- several oceans as well as the remote meet, we will show the world that impos- ney for peace, departing December 15,
aries and live without limits. Millions of Arctic and Antarctic requires long-range sibly big dreams can be achieved and 2018 from San Diego has the potential to
years later, we’re still trying to make that fuel accommodations that few small pri- that we are all connected: Oneness for be the thread that joins all humanity
impossibly big dream come true. vate aircraft have available and very few Humanity: One planet. One people. One together while other factions work to
pilots would dare to fly solo. plane.” break us apart. This trip is already inspir-
Follow the epic adventure of one ing people and organizations to live their
man’s curiosity and exploration as he Meet Robert DeLaurentis, Zen Pilot. - Robert DeLaurentis, Zen Pilot impossibly big dreams through the won-
solo pilots his twin-engine aircraft from A proven circumnavigator with 53 coun- Pilot: Robert DeLaurentis, Zen Pilot der of aviation and the qualities of
one end of the earth to the other – the tries flown in three years, Robert, is a proven circumnavigator with 53 courage and world peace. Partnering with
South Pole to the North Pole and back remarkably, only received his pilot’s countries flown in three years. He is the 70-plus sponsors (http://flyingthrulife
home. license seven years ago. Applying suc- author of the Amazon bestseller Zen .com/pole-to-pole/sponsorship/), this trip
cessful business lessons and spiritual Pilot, Flight of Passion and Journey is a goodwill effort in conjunction with
He will brave unimaginable lengths principles along with incredible disci- Within. This book highlights the true Robert’s not-for-profit DeLaurentis
of time alone in the cockpit, fly across the pline, focus, perseverance and courage to story of his journey around the world, the Foundation, which distributes funds for
skies above country borders, making his- learning how to fly a plane, Robert crises he encountered, the dangers he sur- aviation-related charitable causes that
tory setting speed and distance records inspires and educates people on how to vived and the lessons he learned. The support innovation, safety and education
over the poles carrying a global science live into their impossibly big dreams and book begins when he is solo flying his in the air, and connects people worldwide
experiment that will later fly with NASA fly through life with greater ease, grace single-engine aircraft “The Spirit of San in oneness, peace and love.
astronauts in 2059, testing technology and fun. Diego” over the Strait of Malacca at
never before used, and spreading the 14,000 feet, overloaded with 600 pounds Route: Departing from San Diego,
message of Oneness for Humanity: One Summary of Key Elements of high octane aviation fuel in the passen- flying southeast to Texas then down
Planet, One People, One Plane. ger cabin, oil spraying on the 1,500- through Central and South America with
Theme: The Polar Circumnavi- degree exhaust when his aircraft loses all a stopover at the southern tip of Chile,
This journey is a once-in-a-lifetime gation is the vehicle and global billboard power. Forced into a dead stick landing at then down to the South Pole and back up
“impossible” dream come true. You that has the potential to join the South 19.6 nautical miles over the Strait of to the eastern edge of Brazil, over to
might think circling the planet in a small Pole with the North Pole and everyone in Malacca and the dense jungles of southern Africa, flying on to Madagascar,
airplane is inconsequential old news, “no between. Malaysia, he breaks air control protocol, up to Kenya and Northern Africa through
big deal.” Think again. Surprisingly, cir- demanding an emergency landing into Europe to the North Pole and then down
cumnavigating the earth from the South “Traveling to the ends of the earth is Kuala Lumpur International Airport that through Alaska and back to San Diego.
Pole to the North Pole in an aircraft is a an enormously complicated and ambi-
feat accomplished only a few times. tious task – but we are up for this epic Continued on Page 38

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THE BLUE ANGELS: A NEW BOOK
ON U.S. NAVY'S FLIGHT TEAM

Covers Team History from Flying Hellcats, Bearcats, Cougars,
Tigers, Phantoms, Skyhawks, to Present-Day F/A-18 Hornet

Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. has intro- tion program from 1974 through 1987. He
duced The Blue Angels: The US Navy’s is the author of several aircraft books and
Flight Demonstration Team, 1946 to the amateur-radio books. He served as presi-
Present by Ken Neubeck. dent of the Long Island Republic Airport
Historical Society, which preserves the
Since 1946, the world-famous U.S. history of aircraft built at this location,
Navy Blue Angels flying-demonstration such as the A-10, as well as being the loca-
team has performed in airshows in the tion, for the Blue Angels during their
United States and around the world. This Jones Beach Airshow activities.
book details the origins of the team when
created by the U.S. Navy, as well as describ- The Blue Angels: The US Navy’s Flight
ing the different models of aircraft that the Demonstration Team, 1946 to the Present
team has flown during its 70-year history.
Ken Neubeck, 9” x 9,” 200+ color &
The team’s aircraft history goes from b/w images, 144 pp, 978-0-7643-5658-2,
the propeller-driven F6F-5 Hellcat and F8F hardcover, $24.99.
Bearcat, through the jet-powered F9F-8
Cougar, F11F-1 Tiger, F-4 Phantom, and
A-4 Skyhawk, to the present-day F/A-18
Hornet, mirroring the development of U.S.
aircraft during this time.

The book also presents graphic and
photographic descriptions of some of the
team’s signature maneuvers that are per-
formed during a Blue Angels airshow, in
stunning imagery; part of the Legends of
Warfare series.

Author Ken Neubeck is a reliability
engineer who worked on the A-10 produc-

Citizen of the World
Continued from Page 36 cumnavigation has never been done
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AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC FLIGHT ACADEMY ENCOURAGES YOUTH TO
SEEK CAREERS IN AVIATION
By Senior Airman Alexa Culber Maria Hall, a Junior ROTC cadet
Air Force Junior ROTC cadets attend the annual Women in Aviation conference March and a senior at Tivy High School, Texas,
Air University Public Affairs aspires to be an Air Force fighter pilot,
16, 2019, in Long Beach, Calif. The cadets completed the Air Force JROTC Flight and the flight academy brought her one
Aviators from all over the country step closer to her dream.
traveled to sunny Long Beach, Academy program last summer, where they had the opportunity to complete a private
Calif., for the 30th annual “The flight academy quite literally
Women in Aviation International pilot’s certificate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexa Culbert) gave me my wings and afforded me the
Conference March 14-16. Ten of the opportunity to grow and learn as much as
female aviators attending were Air Force the nation’s youth as well as increase minor- that 37 percent of our applicants and 25 per- possible in the field of aviation,” Hall said.
Junior ROTC cadets who recently earned ity and female participation,” said Lt. Col. cent of our selects were female or of a
their pilot wings. Willie J. Allen II, Air Force Junior ROTC minority demographic. Collaboration with She said it was incredible to see and
Flight Academy director. “The current organizations such as (Women in Aviation meet women who paved the way for
The cadets completed the Air Force minority and female presence in aviation is International) and our partnering universi- aspiring female pilots and she looks for-
JROTC Flight Academy program last around 10 percent and six percent respec- ties enables real growth for the industry as ward to carrying on their legacy.
summer, where they had the opportunity tively. The flight academy scholarship has well as providing mentors in both civil and
to earn their private pilot’s certificate. surpassed these statistics based on the fact military aviation career fields.” Women in Aviation International is a
nonprofit organization that encourages
Among other conference events, the the advancement of female aviators all
cadets were inspired by listening to well- over the world in both the military and
known female pilots who have overcome civilian sector.
adversity, including Jessica Cox, the first
armless pilot, and Tammie Jo Shults, one “The conference is absolutely amaz-
of the first female Navy pilots and now a ing,” said Jailyn Rivera, an Air Force
commercial airline pilot. Junior ROTC cadet and a junior at Citrus
High School, Florida. “I’m so thankful
The Air Force works with external for this experience. I have met so many
groups, such as WAI, to increase aware- amazing women who have accomplished
ness and opportunities for underrepre- so many things, and it really gives me
sented youth and Airmen. hope for my future, because I’ve had
some things that I’ve had to overcome. It
“The Chief of Staff of the Air Force reminds me that as long as you work hard
Flight Academy Scholarship is designed to
bring back the ‘luster’ of aviation amongst Continued on Page 40

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Homebuilder’s Workshop

So we’re working on the Kitfox Lite RIVETS
and need some rivets. I have a
small set of 30 plastic drawers of are there rivets that have lengths graduated wind landings can be flown a bit faster the airplane is from Ed
rivets but all of the drawers that might by 1/32 inch, standard, but there are also without the plane floating forever. Kitfox. Wischmeyer
hold the correct size are empty. intermediate length rivets so that the rivets
differ from each other by 1/64 inch in The saying on a household project is The other task for
What to do? Break out one of the length. I may be OCD, but I ain’t that OCD. that it’s not a real project until you’ve
containers of unsorted rivets, sold by the made three trips to the hardware store. In this afternoon is to determine Vx and Vy,
pound, and start sorting, satisfy the inner There’s no doubt about it, a picture ordering parts for the installation, so far
OCD, all that good stuff. of a layer of rivets would make a really I’ve only made one remedial purchase. not that I ever use either of those in nor-
ugly jigsaw puzzle… almost as ugly as But no bragging till it’s all done.
The first sort was round head versus trying to understand all of the intricacies mal operation. Book values are 64 and 75
flush head rivets, but with a few special and gotchas of IFR flying. •••••
cases: some rivets looked like they were KT, but the book doesn’t say if that’s for
copper (and I’m not sewing my own
jeans), some rivets were just huge, and fixed pitch or constant speed propeller, as
there were a few #4 nuts and washers.
The eventual best technique was to make the latter probably will give about 25 per-
a line of rivets, 2-4 rivets wide and a foot
long and have at it. After three or four cent more thrust.
hours over one night and the next morn-
ing, the first sort was done. Then each ••••• Anyway, the “plan” is to level off at
group was sorted into 3/32 and 1/8 inch
rivets, but the overlength 3/32 rivets went Meanwhile, out in the hangar, the A CFII buddy wants to be PIC when 1,000-feet AGL and put the autopilot in
into their own separate bin to make it eas- RV-9A awaits cosmetic surgery. we fly together. That’s okay with me as
ier to sort the 3/32 rivets of usable length. Specifically, the right side screen is going long as he is on the insurance, really climb mode with the airspeed set for 60
to be re-jumpered so that it can be a pri- knows the airplane systems, gets enough
Sort of usable, that is. I found some mary flight display, meaning that when it of a checkout to handle emergencies and KT. Once the vertical speed stabilizes for
rivets where the shank of the rivet was the is in ful-screen mode, an attitude indica- knows how to take off and land with the
same as the diameter. I have no idea what tor will be displayed instead of whatever characteristics of the RV-9A. We’ll do all 3-5 seconds, change the airspeed to 65
those would be used for. Then I deter- ancillary data is selected. Also, the new that this afternoon, or at least start on it.
mined that there were enough 1/8 inch ADS-B in will be hardwired to that KT, etc., up to 85 KT. Yes, there will be
“oops” rivets to warrant their own draw- screen whereas the old ADS-B in could Just about everything you need to
er, rivets with an 1/8 inch shank and a only be hardwired to one screen, so the know about operating the systems nor- altitude effects, but hopefully we can do
3/32 inch flush rivet’s head. Those are right screen had to be connected via mally is on the checklist plus other useful
used when you screw up a 3/32-inch Bluetooth. information that could so easily be for- all this in less than 2,000 feet of altitude
rivet, drill it out poorly, have to expand gotten in the heat of battle: V speeds,
the hole to 1/8 inch, but still have a 3/32 The big news on the RV-9A front, avionics interconnects, tower light sig- change. If we were sticklers, we’d start
countersunk or dimpled hole. more than cosmetic surgery, is that a con- nals, local airport frequencies. In a series
stant speed prop now resides in the hangar, of emails, I sent him all of the normal each leg at the same altitude and figure
Then I tried sorting the rivets by awaiting installation. This should greatly procedures and quirks of the airplane:
length. Turns out that’s tough, as not only improve takeoff and climb performance fuel system, autopilot, trim and envelope out how much fuel was burned on each
because with the fixed pitch prop, the protection; flaps and their usage; real
engine puts out at most 80-perecent power world approach speeds and various con- leg – maybe two pounds – but I used up
on takeoff and climb. Plus, the constant siderations; all that good stuff that is
speed prop will give lots more drag on almost never in a real airplane POH and all my OCD with the rivets.
landing, making shorter landing easier. for sure not documented for homebuilts.
That extra drag will also make the plane There are a number of “POH” documents •••••
float less in the flare, meaning that cross- on the web, but most of those are mostly
fluff. The only factory documentation Saw a sad video yesterday after-
I’ve seen that really talks about how to fly noon. A Cessna 150 was landing into the
sun, followed by a T-28. There was a col-
lision and fireball on the runway.

My first instructor was 69, same age
as I am now, and he always said to get off
the centerline of the runway when the air-
plane was under control and you didn’t
need to be there. His was uncommon
wisdom. And no, I make no comment
whatsoever on this tragedy.

Air Force Junior ROTC Flight Academy

Continued from Page 39 “Flying is incredible, and it should ties and work toward a private pilot cer- benefits from participating in Air Force
not be limited to just one gender or one tificate. For the summer of 2019, the JROTC and plans to pursue a future as an
and keep pursuing your dream, then any- ethnicity,” said Hall. “We see the chal- flight academy is preparing to increase Air Force pilot but believes that teenagers
thing is achievable.” lenge that, yes, it’s predominantly been a the scholarship numbers to 176 with the who are not seeking a military career can
male-dominated industry, but there’s no inclusion of 22 Air Force ROTC units benefit from what the program offers.
Demographically, careers in aviation reason why women or men can’t do it. I and two Civil Air Patrol units.
have been dominated by white males. Air look forward to the challenge and work- “JROTC is not only for the mili-
Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. ing with both men and women from all During the conference, the cadets tary,” said Rivera. “I think that’s where
Goldfein and Secretary of the Air Force backgrounds and walks of life.” explored the exhibit hall and met repre- some cadets and students get misinfor-
Heather Wilson want to ensure young sentatives from aircraft manufacturers mation. It really is just to create a better
women are aware that careers in aviation The flight academy is a response to and all of the major commercial airlines, citizen and help you create better organi-
are viable options for them. Air Force senior leadership’s priority to while upholding the professional stan- zation for your life and become a focused
increase diversity in aviation and return the dards of the Air Force. person so you can establish a good foun-
During a podcast interview with thrill of aviation to high school students. dation for possible careers. It really just
Politico in February, Wilson said that Hall said she credits Air Force sets you up to be a successful individual.”
America is building a more lethal, ready These cadets were among the 120 JROTC for molding her into the well-
Air Force in which women will play a chosen to participate in the inaugural Air rounded person that she is and that Among the 10 cadets who attended
key role, the nation must change how it Force JROTC Flight Academy in the through the program she has been given the conference, six have expressed their
talks about its protectors. She also added summer of 2018. The program sends incredible opportunities and a communi- intention to pursue a military career as
that hard work and talent are valued in selected cadets to attend an accredited ty from which to learn. pilots and four received Air Force ROTC
the defense of the nation and the doors aviation program at partnering universi- scholarships.
are open to women. Rivera said she has gained similar

April 2019 www.inflightusa.com 41

D-DAY SQUADRON TAKES FLIGHT OVER NORMANDY
By Annamarie Buonocore
fundraising, and PR. participate? more that would like to join. We would
World War II was a critical time IF USA: When is the trip to Europe MA: That is not determined by us. I like to have yearly events here in the U.S.
in aviation history, and D-Day Maybe in five years, we’ll have an 80th
was an important event that scheduled? don’t know. Our job is to schedule a flight anniversary of D-Day here in the United
many in more recent generations know MA: It is scheduled for May 19 over to Duxford, and when we get there, States, but it is too soon to tell.
little of. With more of the greatest gener- we will join the event. There are paratroop-
ation perishing, now is the time to pre- from Oxford, Conn. We will arrive in er reenactors that will jump out of air- IF USA: What kind of planes will
serve this war history that is so important Europe around May 26. We will go to planes. The prices are not determined by fly overseas and how old are they?
to aviation, freedom, and humanity. Duxford, England on June 2. That is us. You can find more information on event
Thankfully, the D-Day Squadron, a divi- when the event starts at the Imperial War pricing on the Daks Over Normandy web- MA: We are flying the Douglas
sion of the Tunison Foundation, is lead- Museum. site (www.daksovernormandy.com). That DC3 and Douglas C-47. They are pretty
ing the way for an American fleet of his- is not handled in our office. much the same plane. They are between
toric, restored C-47 aircraft in Daks Over IF USA: Do you do this every year? 75 and 80 years old, depending on when
Normandy, a flyover of more than 30 MA: No, this is the first time, and it IF USA: Do you have any other they were manufactured. Many in our
international aircraft to drop 250 para- will probably be the last time. We had a fundraisers planned for 2019? organization have been flying them for
troopers over the original 1944 zones in much smaller event in 2014. This is a 35 years or more.
Normandy, commemorating the 75th really big event, so it will probably be the MA: Yes, we are going to be at Sun
anniversary of D-Day. In Flight USA is first and last event. Maybe in five years ‘n Fun in Florida. Then we are going to IF USA: Do members of your
excited to have talked to the executive we will have another event, but you be at the World War II Heritage Days in organization keep up the maintenance of
director of D-Day Squadron, Moreno know, it is difficult to organize and raise Peachtree, Ga., which is my hometown. these older aircraft?
Aguiari. Aguiari is dedicated to preserv- money for such an event. We will be part of the AOPA 80th
ing this history and leading this fleet. IF USA: When was your organiza- anniversary in Frederick, Md. That will MA: Yes, we have about 18 air-
Please continue reading In Flight USA tion founded? be May 9-11. Then after that, we will be planes, but each one is owned by an indi-
for more updates on this upcoming event. MA: D-Day Squadron is part of the departing, so we just have three events vidual owner. Some of them are in muse-
Tunison Foundation, which is a 501.C3 here in the U.S. ums. The Tunison Foundation consists of
In Flight USA: What is your role in nonprofit based in Connecticut. It is a all volunteers, and all of these planes are
the D-Day Squadron? very young organization, about two years IF USA: If you were to secure the taken care of by volunteers. Without
old. The planning for this event started a funding, would you do the event every these volunteers, many of these World
Moreno Aguiari: I am the director little over a year ago. year? What is your ultimate goal? War II planes would not be flying.
of the D-Day Squadron. Along with our IF USA: Is the public invited to go
director, Eric Zipkin, and our logistics on this trip? Do they sign up? MA: No, it is not my goal to have it IF USA: Who flies these planes?
coordinators, we are organizing the trip to MA: Yes, the public is invited to every year. It is not really up to us. It is up Are you one of the pilots?
Europe. My duties include marketing, participate, and there is no sign up of any to Daks Over Normandy. We are just fly-
sort. ing people to the event. Without the MA: I am a pilot, but I am not rated
IF USA: How much does it cost to event, we don’t have a place to go. We on these planes. Each plane, each organi-
are very organized. At this point, the D- zation, and each museum has its own set
Day Squadron has about 20 airplanes and
Continued on Page 49

42 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years April 2019

It has been said that the only voluntary act in aviation is the decision to take-off. Every action after take-off involves the skillful management of
risk, the enjoyment of flight and a continuous stream of decisions that result in a safe landing.
In 1974, NASA created the Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) to allow aviation professionals to share experiences in a frank, non-punitive man-
ner. The ASRS structure allows pilots and other aviation professionals to file an anonymous report of an incident, error or occurrence that the contributor feels might be of value to others. These
reports are gathered, analyzed and data based by NASA experts and made available to all interested parties as a tool for creating proactive aviation safety programs. Additionally, NASA distributes
an electronic publication, CALLBACK, which contains selected, de-identified, reports on a free subscription basis. In Flight USA is proud to reprint selected reports, exerpted from CALLBACK, for
our readers to read, study, occasionally laugh at, and always learn from. Visit http://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/ to learn how you can participate in the ASRS program.

This month, CALLBACK again WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE?
offers the reader a chance to “inter-
act” with the information given in a heard of other guys cycling the gear, and between IAH and DFW and were given switching the iPad to the ILS Runway
selection of ASRS reports. In “The First that it had exacerbated the problem. He several delay vectors by Approach as we 14R procedure, Tower pointed out a
Half of the Story,” you will find report continued with the checklist and pulled continued to alert them of our… fuel sta- Boeing 777 in close proximity on
excerpts describing an event up to a point the handle, but the gear still wouldn’t tus. Weather in DFW was VFR. approach to Sea-Tac Airport, which we
where a specific decision must be made, come down. He notified Company and had in sight. Our paths were converging
an immediate action must be taken, or a talked to the passengers and Flight We were given headings and alti- over the top of BFI airport.
non-normal situation must be actively Attendant while I flew and spoke with tudes that eventually put us on the glide
managed. You may then exercise your ATC. The checklist took us to the point of path to Runway 17C, which had a dis- What Would You Have Done?
own judgment to make a decision, deter- Gear Up/Unsafe Landing. placed threshold to 8,125 feet. I did ver-
mine a possible course of action, or devise balize around 1,600 to 1,800 feet that I The Rest of the Story
a plan that might best resolve the situation We flew over the Tower at 2,500 feet, had the PAPIs, and they were indicating
to a successful conclusion. so ATC and CFR (Crash Fire Rescue) two white and two red. The Captain sug- Gearing up for the Checklist
could take a look at the gear and confirm gested I follow the magenta dot so that Regional Jet First Officer’s
The selected ASRS reports may not it was up. They confirmed it was up, so we would be as close to the front part of
provide all the information you want, and we prepared for a gear-up landing and the TDZ (Touchdown Zone) as possible, Report
you may not be experienced in the type notified Company of our intentions to even though we were in [VMC]. All call-
of aircraft involved, but each incident land gear up. outs were made, even the 500-feet “STA- The Reporter’s Action
should give you a chance to refine your BLE” [callout]. At this point, [we] were
aviation judgment and decision-making What Would You Have Done? low,… four red [PAPIs], and before I • We transferred controls so the
skills. In “The Rest of the Story…” you could state my intentions to level off and Captain could do the landing. We burned
will find the actions that were taken by Running out of Options catch up on the PAPIs, Tower [directed down to 1,000 pounds and were return-
reporters in response to each situation. Airbus First Officer’s Report a] go-around. ing to land when we received an ACARS
Bear in mind that their decisions may not from Company saying to cycle the gear. I
necessarily represent the best course of • [We] departed… with the intention What Would You Have Done? asked the Captain if he wanted me to, and
action, and there may not be a “right” to land in Houston (IAH). The weather in he said, “Yes.” I pulled the gear handle
answer. Our intent is to stimulate thought, IAH was good with possible pop-up thun- Minimal IFR Separation up and got three white up lights, then
training, and discussion related to the derstorms in the area, which gave us Corporate Captain’s Report pulled the gear handle down and got
type of incidents that were reported. Dallas (DFW) as an alternate. We origi- three green downs. We notified the pas-
nally had 10.1 [calculated fuel remaining • Boeing Field (BFI) ATIS was sengers and [told] Tower we had all
The First Half of the Story at IAH], with a scheduled 3.6 burn to broadcasting VMC… and was advertis- good indications but to have CFR stand-
DFW. As we started the… arrival [to ing the ILS to Runway 14R. We were ing by just in case. We landed, stopped on
Gearing up for the Checklist IAH] from the northeast, we were given a expecting a visual approach. When ATC the runway, and notified everyone that we
Regional Jet First Officer’s reroute… from the southeast. The CA cleared us for the visual approach, they were okay and able to taxi to the gate.
(Captain) informed Dispatch of our situ- specified the Harbor Visual approach
Report ation. [They]… replied… that no holding procedure without a proper heads-up. We First Half of “Running out of
was happening and that everyone was quickly reviewed and briefed the Harbor Options”
• On approach, we received a still getting in. This brought our fuel Visual approach while trying to descend.
GEAR DISAGREE warning message down to approximately 8.4 in IAH. We We received a TA due to VFR [traffic Running out of Options
with the right main landing gear showing felt comfortable continuing… and were beneath us] crossing our path on final, Airbus First Officer’s Report
not down. At this point, the Captain noti- given vectors to the north for Runway 8L, which further prevented an effective
fied Tower that we needed to break off the which included multiple vectors around descent. We were between 800 and 1,200 The Reporter’s Action
approach and run a checklist. I was the heavy buildups. On downwind for feet and outside of the stabilized
Pilot Flying, so the Captain ran the Runway 8L, we were informed that an approach parameters and decided to go • We went around. To say we were
QRH. As he went through [the QRH pro- aircraft went around from Runway 8R for around. We advised Tower that we were nervous watching the fuel go to 2,000
cedure], he got to the point of pulling the windshear, and during the turn to base going around. We anticipated receiving pounds was an understatement. The CA
manual release handle. At this point, I leg, the radar was showing solid red instructions from the Tower Controller, [advised ATC] and we asked for Runway
asked him if I could take a look at [the moving north toward… Runway 8L. We but he stated to fly the published missed 17L. We spent minimal time in the air up
procedure] first to make sure we were not made the decision to divert… to DFW. approach procedure. Knowing that the to 3,000 feet and back in the pattern. I
missing anything. I read in the notations [Enroute to DFW] the CA notified… Harbor Visual approach did not have a asked [the CA] if he felt more comfort-
about cycling the gear and stated my Center… that we were minimum fuel, as published missed approach procedure, able flying this approach. Initially, he
desire to cycle the gear. He stated that our EFOB (Estimated Fuel Onboard) [at we assumed he was referring to the ILS said, “No,” but while on downwind
he’d either seen this in the simulator or DFW] was indicating 3.4 to 3.6. We did 14R missed approach procedure. changed his mind, and we transferred
have to deviate around several cells
While the Pilot Monitoring was Continued on Page 43

April 2019 www.inflightusa.com 43

RESEARCH VESSEL PETREL DISCOVERS NAMESAKE USS HORNET (CV-8)
USS Hornet (CV-8) Launched Doolittle Raid and was lost at the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands
The crew of the Research Vessel On Oct. 26, 1942, during the Battle fice while serving in CV-8.”

Petrel, sponsored by the Paul Allen of the Santa Cruz Islands, Hornet (CV-8) The USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space

Foundation, announced on Feb. 12 that they received several direct hits from enemy Museum currently has exhibit about CV-

have discovered the remains of the USS aircraft. USS Hornet (CV-8) was mortal- 8 on the Hangar Deck of the Museum.

Hornet (CV-8), just east of the Solomon ly wounded and eventually sunk. Visitors are encouraged to see firsthand

Islands, on the bottom of the Pacific, about As a tribute to and in honor of the story of USS Hornet (CV-8) when

three miles down. The discovery was fea- Hornet (CV-8), the USS Kearsage, her they visit the Museum. Learn more at

tured in February on CBS This Morning. keel had been laid just eight weeks before www.uss-hornet.org.

The USS Hornet (CV-8) was catapult- on Aug. 3, 1942, was renamed USS The museum is located at 707 W

ed into the forefront of U.S. Navy history on Hornet (CV-12) and commissioned on Hornet Ave, Pier 3, Alameda CA 94501 on

April 18, 1942 when 16 B-25 “Mitchell” Nov. 29, 1943. the San Francisco Bay. The museum is open

aircraft were launched from the carrier’s “It is wonderful to know that our daily except Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (On

deck and led a daring attack by then Lt. predecessor, USS Hornet (CV-8), has been Tuesdays, the museum offers a special six-

Colonel Jimmy Doolittle. The attack was discovered after all of these years,” said hour behind-the-scenes tour for visitors who

the first to strike the Japanese mainland and USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum want an in-depth tour of the entire ship.) The crew of the Research Vessel Petrel,

proved to be a huge morale booster for Executive Director Michael McCarron. “ The USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space sponsored by the Paul Allen Foundation,

Allied forces. Following the Doolittle Raid, Hornet’ is one of the most decorated and Museum offers a wide variety of family has discovered the remains of the USS

Hornet (CV-8) was key participant in the hallowed names in U.S. naval history. We and community events throughout the Hornet (CV-8), just east of the Solomon

Battle of Midway on June 4-7, 1942, which are humbled to share that name with CV-8 year – see their event calendar (www.uss- Islands, about three miles down on the

many naval historians consider the turning and honor and remember the brave men hornet.org/events/) for the next upcoming bottom of the Pacific. (RV Petrel, courtesy

point in the War in the Pacific. who served and made the ultimate sacri- museum events! USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum)

AOPA AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE RELEASES REAL PILOT STORY:
POWERLESS OVER PARIS

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots little luck and creativity he and the air and pilot proficiency have on safety. In https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQt
Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute traffic controllers on duty finally estab- addition, the controllers’ ability to think vi1ijPQ4&feature=youtu.be.
(ASI) has released Powerless Over Paris, lished contact. But, would Edenhoffer be on their feet outside the norm reflects a
the latest video installment in its popular able to find the airport and land? Hear the collaborative intensity that permeates the Since 1950, ASI has served all pilots
Real Pilot Story series. story first hand from the pilot and air traf- aviation community and makes us safer,” and aviation enthusiasts – not just AOPA
fic controllers involved. said McSpadden. members – by providing free safety edu-
In Powerless Over Paris, Dr. Peter cation, research, and data analysis. ASI
Edenhoffer relives the moment his air- AOPAAir Safety Institute executive In 2018, air traffic controllers Charlie offers an array of safety videos, podcasts,
plane suffered a complete electrical fail- director Richard McSpadden praised the Porter, Phil Enis, Hugh Hunton, and Bryan quizzes, in-person seminars, flight
ure in heavy instrument meteorological pilot and controllers for their resourceful- Beck received the prestigious President’s instructor refresher courses (both in-per-
conditions (IMC) at night. As he speaks ness in tackling a difficult situation. “The Award from the National Air Traffic son and online), and other materials to
about the flight, Edenhoffer shares his pilot’s focus on maintaining positive air- Controllers Association (NATCA) for keep pilots safe and well informed. To
thoughts and actions, including a fleeting craft control in hard IMC while trou- their heroic efforts in bringing pilot learn more, visit ASI at
moment of doubt about his chances for bleshooting a critical electrical failure is a Edenhoffer to a safe landing. www.airsafetyinstitute.org. To learn
surviving the dilemma. However, with a testament to the impact quality training more about AOPA, visit www.aopa.org
Watch the video on YouTube at

D-Day Squadron Announces Sponsorship

Continued from Page 32 cessful career paths. Day history by having them “walk in the planned the invasion, millions of
The goal of the Student News Net D- footsteps” of Allied soldiers who fought Americans who supported the war effort
content aligned to proven principles of on the beaches of Normandy. They will – those held at concentration camps
learning and curricular goals/standards, Day 75th anniversary “People of D-Day” also have the opportunity to connect with whose struggle for survival and freedom
and to research and publish content to resource trunk and companion website is the experiences of Allied leaders who gained new hope on June 6th, 1944.
support students’ quest to identify suc- to authentically engage students in D-

Safe Landings

Continued from Page 42 The Reporter’s Action confirmed that the missed approach proce- which was now slightly to our left. By the
controls. As we crossed the threshold, I dure was to level off at 1,500 feet and fly time the radio transmission was complet-
noted 2,000 pounds; by the time we • To avoid the Boeing 777 and its along the localizer course. ed, we were able to safely return to the ILS
pulled off the runway, it was closer to wake turbulence, we kept our altitude at 14R missed approach course, knowing
1,920. Taxi to the gate was uneventful. 1,500 feet and slightly shifted course to the At this time, the Boeing 777 appeared that the Boeing 777 was passing through
right to avoid passing directly under the to be descending through our altitude, and our altitude. About that time, we felt some
First Half of “Minimal IFR Boeing 777’s flight path. [Its] altitude we were in imminent danger of the air- of the wake turbulence from the Boeing
Separation” appeared to be 400 to 500 feet above us. craft’s wake turbulence. The best course of 777 that we were trying to avoid. The
Descending off to our left, the Boeing 777’s action was to alter course slightly to the Tower Controller handed us over to
Minimal IFR Separation altitude would have been 1,900 feet over right. At the same time, the Tower Approach Control, [who] gave us head-
Corporate Captain’s Report the top of BFI if [it] was on the glideslope. Controller stressed that we could not turn ings and vectors back to an uneventful
At about this time, the Pilot Monitoring towards Sea-Tac Airport and needed to fly approach and landing to 14R.
the published missed approach procedure,

44 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years April 2019

INAUGURAL AIR SHOW, CAR SHOW, FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL SETS
THE STAGE FOR ANNUAL EVENT

Proceeds Benefit Child-Focused Charities & Local Businesses in San Marcos

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uled to take place May 3-5, 2019 at the series and food festival designed to benefit and meet some of the extraordinary pilots Not to be overlooked is the culinary
San Marcos Regional Airport. charities, while also helping to grow the performing throughout the weekend. aspect of this event – Wheel’s Up! Texas
San Marcos Regional Airport into one of features an enormous array of food trucks
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AIRCRAFT SPRUCE ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF D-DAY SQUADRON
AND ITS MISSION TO NORMANDY

Aircraft Spruce, a superstore for all UK, the D-Day Squadron will participate About the D-Day Squadron About Aircraft Spruce
things aircraft, is now reinforcing the in multiple events on June 2-5, 2019.
mission of the D-Day Squadron part of Then, joining with European counterpart, The D-Day Squadron is the part of Aircraft Spruce is proud of the tradi-
the Tunison Foundation, through dis- Daks over Normandy, a combine fleet of the Tunison Foundation, a non-profit tion of their company that now dates
counted pricing on some items pilots and historic aircraft will cross the English charitable organization. In June 2019, the back some 52 years and are pleased to
crews of the Squadron can use to ensure Channel, flying over Normandy on June 5. D-Day Squadron will lead an American have had the opportunity to help aviators
the success of their mission to return C- From June 5-9 at Caen-Carpiquet Airport fleet of historic, restored C-47 World War around the world build the plane of their
47 and DC-3 aircraft to the skies over in Normandy, France, even more historic II military aircraft in Daks Over dreams. The company’s growth, from a
Normandy, France in time for the 75th events will be taking place. Normandy, a flyover of more than 30 single room in 1965 to 120,000 square
anniversary of D-Day. international aircraft to drop 250 para- feet in three facilities as of today, has
“We are very, very gratified that the troopers over the original 1944 drop been a direct result of the loyalty and
“We realize this mission has been a support from leaders in the aviation com- zones in Normandy commemorating the patronage of customers. Their goal is to
long one in the making, We see how far munity continues to build,” said Moreno 75th anniversary of D-Day. The event continue to provide the very best in prod-
these teams have come in preparing for this Aguiari, Director of Marketing and will honor the citizen soldiers of the War, ucts, prices, and customer service to our
event, and we decided that it was some- Public Relations for the D-Day whose bravery led the Allies to the liber- friends in the years to come. Learn more
thing we really wanted to be a part of.” said Squadron. “It is exactly this type of sup- ation of France, and then to an end of the at https://www.aircraftspruce.com/.
Aircraft Spruce. “As the leading aviation port that gives us the confidence to fulfil devastating War in Europe. The
supply house in the world, Aircraft Spruce our flying tribute to the members of the Squadron’s education program takes the
& Specialty is dedicated to providing the Greatest Generation that are still with us, compelling story of the citizen soldier to
highest quality products, accurate and com- and to move forward with an event that audiences at airshows and events off the
plete same-day order shipment, and world- will have a lasting impact throughout the flight line to honor these brave
class customer service.” world of aviation.” Americans and ensure their memory and
significance is appreciated for genera-
The D-Day Squadron will be ferrying Be sure to keep up with the latest tions to come. The group’s efforts are
aircraft across the North Atlantic via the news (DDaySquadron.org) as additional funded through the generous tax-
original “Blue Spruce” route that brought leaders in aviation join the D-Day deductible contribution of their support-
vital equipment and supplies “across the Squadron mission to honor the few ers. Learn more at DDaySquadron.org.
pond” to deliver them where they were remaining D-Day participants and salute
needed most in support of the War effort. the monumental effort that changed the
Once arriving in Duxford Airfield in the world over 70 years ago.

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with local experts and learn how to prepare will dive in the morning with his team for person to enjoy all of the items as outlined in by private plane for Sunday Brunch. In
and preserve the food that makes this evening’s appetizers. In previous in the itinerary (does not include accom- addition, Ole’s Whale Watch Bar is a clas-
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Little River Inn, “We wanted to share woods with Kevin Smith from fishing license (not included) if they wish Little River Inn was proud to celebrate its
some of our culinary secrets with our Countryman Forager to learn how to mine to participate in Saturday’s tide-pooling 80th anniversary in 2019.
guests while they enjoy our hospitality at the forest for treasures such as mush- excursion. Licenses are available either
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ALSIM CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY
When software engineer Jean-Paul was the first simulator manufacturer to

Monnin and former Air France pilot use this technology in their devices.

Jérôme Binachon came up with the idea to As the airlines’ focus on multi-crew

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on simulators in 1997. At that time Alsim Continued on Page 47

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D-Day Squadron Takes Flight Over Normandy

Continued from Page 41 as a member of the CAF, and I love doing Reenactors celebrating a successful jump during the 2014 Daks Over Normandy.
it. My friend, Paul Crawford, is 95 years (Kevin Hong)
of pilots with their own backgrounds that old. I enjoy going out to lunch with him
range from private to commercial. The and taking him down to our hangar to see Reenactors landing in a Normandy field during the 2014 Daks Over Normandy.
Tunison Foundation’s volunteers are other airplanes. It is the minimum we can (Kevin Hong)
pilots, and those who are rated to fly do to be thankful to these guys. Once you
these planes will be flying them over to listen to their stories, you’re hooked. C-47 c/n 19345. Built 1944 as ‘42-100882.’Transferred to the RAF as ‘TS422’and later
Europe for the event. flew with the RCAF, also as ‘TS422.’ Demobbed in 1966 she now flies in the markings
IF USA: Do you recommend any of the 87th Troop Carrier Sqn, a unit that flew in both D-Day and Market Garden oper-
IF USA: How can we do a better job books or other media on World War II ations. She is based at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby, UK.
of preserving this history of D-Day and aviation?
World War II? (Kevin Hong)
MA: There are so many books it’s
MA: Nobody is doing a bad job. It not even funny. Steven Ambrose is a
is just a matter of continuing to do it and good author. He is known as an authority
reaching more people. We have to do it as on World War II history and D-Day. I
much as possible. It is imperative that the read his books, and they were helpful to
younger generation understand what me. To be honest, there are so many. But
these young men did 75 years ago during you can’t go wrong when you read
the occupation of Europe. It is important Steven Ambrose.
that they understand what it meant to sac-
rifice life to free Europe and free the IF USA: Do you have any special
world. We are working with a couple of veteran stories that have resonated with
educational organizations that are bring- you through your work?
ing students to Normandy. We are devel-
oping materials in conjunction with edu- MA: I was lucky because of my
cational organizations. Materials include involvement with the Commemorative
maps, books, charts, puzzles, aircraft data Air Force (CAF). I met a lot of veterans.
cards, and other learning materials about One story that always struck me was the
the event. The goal is to bring these to story of Paul Crawford. He was flying his
teachers so that they can show students in B51 over China over a railroad when his
their classrooms history from a different plane got hit and the engine failed. He
perspective. History is not always in a rapidly bailed out in the middle of
book. These are materials that students nowhere in the Chinese jungle. He had
can touch with their own hands and see no idea where he was. Luckily, he had a
these airplanes in person. We have para- map on the inside of his jacket. He
trooper actors that show how they pre- walked for three weeks by himself in the
pared for the D-Day jump 75 years ago. forest and finally made his way back to
We have to pass the torch to the younger base. When he got back, they thought he
generation to keep history alive. That is was dead, so they had to redo his paper-
paramount. work. The next day, he was up flying
again. That is what fascinates me about
IF USA: Tell me a little bit about World War II. There are so many stories.
your personal aviation background. Both of my grandfathers had stories too.
One of them ended up in a prison camp
MA: Sure. First of all, I was born in in Russia. Unfortunately, he died when I
Milan, Italy, and I moved to the United was four years old, but I later discovered
States 20 years ago. I wanted to be a a diary. He was a pretty good artist, so he
pilot, so I got my pilot’s license and drew the prison camp. They were later
worked as a crop duster for a few years. I ambushed by the Russians, and I was
have always been a fan of history. I am a able to understand all of this just by look-
history buff. I have always been a fan of ing at his drawings. He got injured in
World War II history and aviation history. World War II because of a grenade. He
I joined the CAF many years ago, and was paralyzed on the right side, so he had
that introduced me to the world of war- to learn how to write with his left hand at
birds. When the opportunity was present- 20 years old. All of these drawings were
ed to me to run the D-Day Squadron, I done with his left hand, so that’s really
didn’t think twice because I grew up in impressive.
Europe, and both my grandfathers fought
in World War II. Both of my grandmoth- IF USA: How can people help sup-
ers were young women at the time, and port your organization?
they always had great respect for young
American soldiers who came over and MA: We have a website. It is
liberated Italy. I grew up with a mindset www.ddaysquadron.org. We have a place
of appreciation toward American sol- where you can donate, and every little bit
diers. I feel it is the least I can do to pay helps. It is expensive to fly these planes
tribute to these men because my history over to Europe, so really, anything helps.
would have been different if they had not We are actively raising funds.
liberated my country. I like to contribute
IF USA: Thank you.

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