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Calendar of Events
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STATUS OF UPCOMING AVIATION EVENTS
This Calendar includes only the information available by our press date,
Friday, April 2. Please confirm the status of an event before attending.

APRIL Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., QUOTES ON: NEW TANKS -
3 Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Cherokee Tanks
9 — 10 Q Pinehurst, NC: Festival d’Avion. POSTPONED TO 10/29-30 Fuel Cells & Metal Tanks 10 YEAR WARRANTY
10 Q San Martin, CA: Spring Surplus Book & Model Sale (member Repair, overhauled & new
10 — 11 discounts), 8 to 10:30 a.m., Wings of History Air Museum, (408) 356- Technical Information or
3407, wingsofhistory.org. Free Fuel Grade Decals
13 — 18 Q Panama City FL: Tyndall AFB Gulf Coast Salute. CANCELED
17 Q Jacksonville, FL: NAS JAX Air Show. CANCELED www.hartwig-fuelcell.com MONARCH PREMIUM CAPS
17 — 18 Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Premium Stainless Steel
Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, [email protected]. Umbrella Caps
18 Q Lakeland, FL: Sun ’n Fun Fly-In, Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, for your
24 — 25 flysnf.org. Cessna 177 through 210
25 Q Louisville KY: Thunder over Louisville. CANCELED
Q Angleton, TX: LBX Annual Fly-In, Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport, [email protected]
(979) 849-5755.
MAY Q Titusville, FL: Space Coast Warbird AirShow, Space Coast Regional
Airport, (321) 268-1941, valiantaircommand.com.
Q Cocoa Beach, FL: Cocoa Beach Air Show, Drop Zone open 9 a.m.,
tickets (888) 612-4195, cocoabeachairshow.com.
Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery-
Gibbs Field, (619) 301-2530.
Q Tucson, AZ: Thunder & Lightning over Arizona. NEW DATE NOV. 6-7
Q Beaufort, SC: MCAS Beaufort Airshow. CANCELED
Q Half Moon Bay, CA: Pacific Coast Dream Machines. CANCELED

1 Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., US: 1-800-843-8033 Keeping aircraft in the air since 1952
Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. CDN: 1-800-665-0236
1—2 Q Abilene, TX: Big Country AirFest, Abilene Regional Airport, INTL: 1-204-668-3234
bigcountryairfest.org. FAX: 1-204-339-3351
8 Q Chino, CA: Planes of Fame Air Show, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chino Airport,
8—9 (928) 634-1000, planesoffame.org. CHECK BEFORE ATTENDING FLY HIGH MHSince
Q Saint Joseph, MO: Sound of Speed Airshow, Rosecrans ANGB, (816) 1985
14 — 15 919-2016, stjairshow.com. with
15 — 16 Q Corpus Christi, TX: Wings over South Texas, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Corpus Aviation Oxygen Systems
Christi Bayfront, (361) 882-3242, bucdays.com. Mountain
16 Q Paso Robles, CA: Estrella Warbirds Wings & Wheels, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., High MOUNTAIN HIGH
21 — 23 Paso Robles Municipal Airport, (805) 238-9317, ewarbirds.org. Made in the USA Equipment & Supply Company
22 Q Shreveport-Bossier City, LA: Defenders of Liberty Air Show & Open
House, Barksdale AFB, barksdaleafbairshow.com. GA and Rotorcraft Pilots use MH Oxygen Systems with Pulse-DemandTM
22 — 23 Q Fort Lauderdale, FL: Fort Lauderdale Air Show, Fort Lauderdale
26 Beach, displays open 9 a.m., (321) 395-3110, fortlauderdaleairshow.com. sss Makes flying at the higher altitudes safe and comfortable sss
28 — 30 Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2
29 — 30 p.m., Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, [email protected]. Portable Pulse-DemandTM Systems
Q Peru, IL: TBM Avenger Salute to Veterans, all day, IL Valley Regional
29 — 31 Airport, (309) 657-1679, tbmavenger.com. MH XCP
30 Q Marietta, GA: Wings over Atlanta. CANCELED 1-4 Place
30 — 31 Q Melbourne, FL: The Great Florida Air Show, Orlando Melbourne Int’l.
Airport, attendstar.com. Cross-Country
Q Redlands, CA: Hangar 24 Craft Brewery AirFest, Redlands Municipal 0ILOT
Airport, hangar24airfest.com. System
Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery-
Gibbs Field, (619) 301-2530. EZ BreatheTM
Q Hillsboro, OR: Oregon Int’l. Air Show at Hillsboro. CANCELED Cannulas
Q Dalhart, TX: Thunder over Dalhart Airshow, gates 10 a.m., Dalhart
Municipal Airport, devildogsquadron.com.

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FAA/CAMI
Q Atlanta, GA: Good Neighbor Day PDK Airshow, DeKalb-Peachtree Tested
Airport, pdkairshow.com. www.MHoxygen.com s [email protected]
Q Atlanta, GA: Atlanta Air Show, gates 9 a.m., Falcon Field, Peachtree
City, tickets (888) 612-4195, airshowatlanta.
Q Colorado Springs, CO: USAFA Graduation, U.S. Air Force Academy.
Q Valdez, AK: May Day Fly-In & Air Show, gates 7 a.m., Valdez Pioneer
Field, (907) 835-8244, valdezflyin.com.
Q San Marcos, TX: Go Wheels Up! San Marcos Regional Airport,
gowheelsup.live.
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: Hyundai Air & Sea Show, South Beach, usasalute.com.
Q Atlanta, GA: Atlanta Air Show, Falcon Field, (321) 395-3110,
airshowatlanta.com.
Q Hatfield, MA: 350th Anniversary Parade/Fly-By, 1 p.m., hatfield350.com.
Q Wantagh, NY: Bethpage Air Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jones Beach
State Park, bethpageairshow.com.

Continued on Page 7

4 In Flight USA Celebrating 37 Years April 2021

COVER STORY IT’S ALL IN THE OXYGEN

By Annamarie Buonocore An Interview with Scott Ashton of Aerox Aviation

As pilots and aviation enthusiasts tems for business and general aviation. the installed systems? Seen in this photo is Army veteran Tyson,
know, oxygen is critical when fly- Occasionally we do commercial systems, SA: We have both. We have installed
ing an aircraft. Obviously, oxygen but our focus is on business and general a bilateral amputee who was traveling
is always critical, but having the right aviation markets. The problem we are systems that are end-to-end solutions for
amount dispensed in the right way is so trying to solve for pilots is hypoxia, OEMs. These come with all components with his wife and 3 kids. Shown here as
important while flying that it can impact which as you know, is very dangerous necessary to operate the entire oxygen sys-
how a pilot feels and functions in the cock- from a flight safety perspective. It has tem. Then of course, we have the portable well is Marine Veteran Michael, also a
pit. In this month’s issue of In Flight USA, killed many pilots. systems that go in the back of the seat.
we want to pay special attention to the They are very easy to use. Some of these bilateral amputee. Both of them are trav-
issue of oxygen, including the FAA regula- It’s not only the high-altitude aircraft serve up to six passengers. These come as
tions around it, the manufacturers of the or the turboprops that require oxygen a kit so that the pilot can bring it in any air- eling from Virginia to the Travis Mills
product, and most importantly, the pilots knowledge by pilots. It’s all aircraft. I craft and provide oxygen for their passen-
and passengers that rely so heavily upon it. come at this as an instructor and a pilot gers. We also have more technical prod- Foundation in Maine. It’s our honor to
We are excited to feature a Florida-based myself. What we are taught as private ucts like approved masks that come in two
company called Aerox Aviation Oxygen pilots regarding hypoxia is wholly inade- styles. One is good up to 25,000 feet with support these men who so selflessly gave
Systems. Owner, Scott Ashton and the quate. What we are trying to teach pilots at a TSO and one that is good up to 40,000
Aerox team are truly oxygen gurus with Aerox is that one can get hypoxia at an feet with a TSO. to our Country. (Courtesy Aerox)
years of experience studying oxygen in altitude as low as 8,000 feet. We are really
diverse types of aircraft. Below are his gearing our portable products , which are IF USA: How long have you been in SA: We’re down in Benita Springs,
story and some advice points about using cost-effective and easy to use, to all pilots business? Fla. We have been there for about four
oxygen for best aviation practices. as every pilot can benefit from using oxy- years. The former owners moved us
gen above 8,000’ or any time at night. We SA: Aerox has been in business for down there to be closer to their headquar-
In Flight USA: Tell me a little bit also sell a lot of installed systems, so we 40 years. We started in 1981, so we are ters. It’s a fantastic facility. We are actual-
about Aerox and what you offer. work with OEMs, completion centers, and celebrating our 40th year. This is a big ly moving into our own brand new space
those in the aero-medical space. Our AS- milestone for us. I have been the owner of May 1. It’s a great location because south
Scott Ashton: Aerox is an aviation 9100 quality systems are based around the company for one year. I am coming Florida is an aviation hub. There are
oxygen company. That is all we do. We working with aerospace OEMs. That is up on my one-year anniversary. This is a
do not have any other product lines and what Aerox is. We are oxygen. big year for Aerox, both because of recent Continued on Page 6
are exclusively focused on oxygen sys- changes and because of the long term
IF USA: Do you focus more on the opportunities we see.
portables that can be brought with you or
IF USA: Tell me about where you are
based and why it is such a good location.

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AIRCRAFT SALES, INC.

Aircraft Specialist & Used Parts

Specializing in Landing Gear
and Control Surfaces

“We also do Recovery & Storage for Singles & Light Twins”

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Volume 37, Number 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS April 2021

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

ON THE COVER

COVER STORY SPECIAL INTEREST

IT’S ALL IN THE SUN ‘N FUN
OXYGEN IS ON!

Interview with Scott Ashton Story on Page 10
of Aerox Aviation

By Annamarie Buonocore
Story on Page 4

NEWS Courtesy Aerox Aviation COLUMNS

Stimulus Bill Provides Crucial Relief to Aviation Businesses ..............8 Editorial: Spring is in the Air Flying With Faber: New Recipes
Hartzell Receives Voyager Prop STC for Cessnas ................................17 Created and Discovered
New NATA Safety 1st Training Center Course For SMS Success ......19 By Mark Baker, AOPA ......................................................8 By Stuart J. Faber ........................................................29
IAC Announces National Aerobatics Day ..............................................21
EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast Begins 2021 National Tour ..............22 Flying for a Game Warden Homebuilder’s Workshop: VFR, Video
New Global Series Air Race Finds Partnership ....................................24 and Movies
Introduction of the Kodiak 100 Series III ................................................33 By Matt Odenbrett ........................................................12 By Ed Wischmeyer ..................................................................34
EAA Meets with New Federal Air Surgeon ............................................39
A Fly-In Adventure for the Senses ..........................................................40 Special Feature: Brad Marzari’s DEPARTMENTS
Flying Car First To Finalize Certification with EASA ............................43 Focke-Wulf 149D
AOPA Contest: See Green by Landing on Grass Fields ......................46 Calendar of Events ..........................................................3
Goodies & Gadgets: Aircraft Spruce Promotional Buy........................49 By Brad Marzari ............................................................20 Classifieds ......................................................................48
Index of Advertisers ......................................................50
Integrating Technologies for Commercial,
Private Aviation

By Annamarie Buonocore ..............................................28

New Book: “NASA Space Shuttle 40th
Anniversary”

Announcement ..............................................................40

6 In Flight USA Celebrating 37 Years April 2021

Cover Story: Aerox Oxygen

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have to use oxygen above 12,500 feet
Steve Feldman • Sales Manager depending on their time above that alti- IF USA: What made you choose
(650) 394-7610 • [email protected] tude. From a safety perspective, that regu- this aspect of aviation?
lation is completely inadequate. Based on
San Carlos Airport • 620 Airport Way • San Carlos, California 94070 our research and testing, the blood oxygen SA: The Aerox acquisition was a
concentration level (SpO2) starts to drop great opportunity for us. I have been in
www.airplanesusa.com to below 90% at altitudes as low as 8,000 aviation since I was 17, and it is really my
feet. From a physiological perspective, favorite thing to do. I have been fortunate
you don’t want to go below 90 percent. to have had an eclectic aviation career
Many pilots say that they don’t go up to which gave me the diverse background I
12,000 feet so oxygen isn’t a considera- need to do this. My career has included
tion, but we as pilots should be using oxy- roles in engineering, marketing, aircraft
gen much lower than that. Now we have finance, aircraft sales, and running sever-
all flown without oxygen above 8,000 feet, al Part 135 and 145 operators. I have had
and that is not a state you want to be in a broad range of experiences in aviation.
when flying and shooting approaches. It I am also an ATP and CFI. I have run
causes fatigue, , headaches, and general companies for other owners as a manag-
fogginess. You may not even recognize er, and I always wanted to have my own
that you are flying impaired. business. When this opportunity came
along, we swallowed hard, took a big
That is the most important message I swing, and made it work while in the
can get out there. Consider your own middle of Covid. We love the business,
physiology and use a pulse oximeter. If the team, and the customers. We are very
you are in the low 90s or high 80s for optimistic about the future.
your SpO2, you need supplemental oxy-
gen or you need to descend because you IF USA:What are your plans for the
will not be as sharp when shooting that future?
approach or doing that crosswind land-
ing. Why set yourself up for that? An SA: We want to continue to grow the
oxygen system is not expensive and is business and to extend our product lines
easy to carry with you in the cockpit. in a measured way. The company has
great products and capabilities and we
IF USA: What is your pricing and want to continue to expand on that. We
who is your ideal customer for one of will always be focused on oxygen prod-
these portable systems? ucts and I don’t see us going into other
product lines. There is a lot going on for
SA: The price ranges from $500 to a company we bought just last year. We
$1,200 depending on the accessories you had to separate the company from its for-
purchase. We are announcing at Sun ‘n mer parent, which meant implementing
Fun the PrO2 Plus, which is $399. This is many new back-office processes and sys-
a smaller bottle with a fixed flow rate. It tems, which was a great opportunity to
has a single canula for the pilot to throw modernize systems. Now we are about to
in their flight bag. We are announcing
that entry-level system at Sun ‘n Fun. Continued on Page 7

IF USA: What sets your oxygen

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Calendar of Events

Continued from Page 3
Q Reading, PA: Mid-Atlantic WWII Weekend, gates 8:30 a.m., Reading
4—6
Regional Airport, (610) 372-7333, maam.org.
5 Q Greenwood, MS: Greenwood Leflore Airport Airshow. CANCELED
5—6 Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com.
Q Lake Charles, LA: Chennault Int’l. Airshow, Chennault Int’l. Airport,
chennaultairshow.com.
Q Smyrna, TN: The Great Tennessee Air Show, gates 8 a.m., Smyrna
Airport, (615) 549-6530, greattennesseeairshow.com.
Q Bolingbrook, IL: Cavalcade of Planes, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Clow Int’l.
Airport, (630) 378-0479, cavalcadeofplanes.com.
Q North Wildwood, NJ: Wildwood Airshow. CANCELED
9 Q North Bay, Ont.: Armed Forces Day, North Bay Waterfront,
armedforcesday.ca. CHECK FOR UPDATED 2021 INFORMATION
11 – 13 Q Wasilla, AK: Wings over Wasilla Airshow & Fly-In, Wasilla Airport,
(907) 529-8663, cityofwasilla.com.
12 — 13 Q La Crosse, WI: Deke Slayton Airfest, La Crosse Municipal Airport,
(608) 779-9994, airfest.com.
Q Spokane, WA: Inland Northwest Skyfest. CANCELED
Q St. Cloud, MN: Great Minnesota Air Show. CANCELED
Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, [email protected].
13 Q Ypsilanti, MI: Yankee Air Museum Wings & Wheels, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Willow Run Airport, (734) 483-4030, yankeeairmuseum.org.
18 — 19 Q Moses Lake, WA: Moses Lake Air Show, Grant County Int’l. Airport, GET THE
(256) 867-0575, moseslakeairshow.com.
19 Q Hamilton, MT: Wings & Wheels, Ravalli County Airport, (406) 363- AOPA APP
6471, choiceaviation.com.
Q Zionsville, IN: CAF Wings over Indy, Indianapolis Executive Airport, The perfect companion for pilots on the go!
wingsoverindy.com.
Q Bryant, AR: Wings over Bryant Airshow, Saline County Regional
Airport, mysaline.com.
19 — 20 Q Oklahoma City, OK: Tinker AFB Star Spangled Salute. CANCELED
Q Niagara Falls, NY: Thunder of Niagara Open House. CANCELED
Q Ocean City, MD: OC Air Show, over the beach & Boardwalk,
ocairshow.com.
20 Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery- Our award-winning AOPA App gives you unparalleled
Gibbs Field, (619) 301-2530. access to all things aviation right from your mobile device:
Q Hastings, NE: Nebraska State Fly-In & Airshow, Hastings Municipal
Airport, nebraskaaviationcouncil.org.
22 — 26 Q Lock Haven, PA: Sentimental Journey Fly-In, William T. Piper • Explore new airports • Keep up-to-date on the
MemorialAirport, (570) 893-4200, sentimental journeyfly-in.com. and places to fly latest aviation news
25 — 27 Q St Thomas, Ont.: Great Lakes Int’l. Air Show, St. Thomas Municipal
Airport, glias.ca. • Use the fully integrated • Check out exhilarating videos
26 Q Carson City, NV: Airport Open House & Wingfest, Carson City in-app AOPA Airport
Airport, flycarsoncity.com. Directory, even offline • Listen to popular podcasts
26 — 27 Q Duluth, MN: Duluth Air & Aviation Expo, Duluth Int’l. Airport, general
info (218) 628-9996, tickets (800) 514-3849, duluthairshow.com. • Plan ahead with • Search for aviation events
Q Topeka, KS: Thunder over the Heartland Airshow, gates 10 a.m., Forbes iFlightPlanner for AOPA in your area
Field, (785) 783-7077, heartlandairshow.com.
Q North Kingstown, RI: Open House & Air Show. CANCELED • Check in at airports • Manage your AOPA
30 — July 4 Q Battle Creek, MI: Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon through the Pilot Passport membership
Festival, W.K. Kellogg Airport, (269) 962-0592, bcballoons.com. to earn points, badges, and
JULY special prizes • Get the latest aviation
2—4 Q St. Louis, MO: Fair Saint Louis, Gateway Arch grounds, fairsaintlouis.org. weather using the AOPA
Q Tyler, TX: Magnifcent Warbird Expo, opens Fri. 10 a.m./Thunder over • Receive timely TFR alerts Weather App

2—5 Cedar Creek Lake Airshow, July 2 & 3, 6:30 p.m., Tyler Pounds Regional

Airport, (903) 347-8426, ccveteransfoundation.org.
3Cover Story: Aerox Oxygen

Continued from Page 6 a wonderful volunteer pilot organization Available for free download in the
move into a brand new location which providing free flights to those in need of App Store and Google Play.
will nearly double our footprint and pro- transportation to medical treatments.
vide room for growth. I am also working PALS also works with Veterans charities
on the marketing messaging and brand- to provide free flights for our wounded
ing, and how we present our messaging soldiers who need transportation for
to the marketplace. It has been an amaz- treatments. I am a big supporter of PALS,
ing experience and a lot of fun. Our and that the organization is very impor-
employees are terrific and I am having a tant to us. Aviation brings out the best in
great time working with them. Its all been people, and the PALS volunteers are the
just wonderful! best-of-the-best that our industry has to
offer. Watching the patients get better
IF USA: Is there anything else you over time is very positive and rewarding.
would like to add?

SA: Yes, I am on the board for
Patient Airlift Services (PALS), which is

8 In Flight USA Celebrating 37 Years April 2021

SPRING IS IN THE AIR

A Hopeful End to our Winter of Discontent

By Mark Baker warmer temperatures, I’m sensing a spir- guidance our AOPA Air Safety Institute know there’s nothing like experiencing
it of renewal everywhere I look. Call it offers to aviators, as well as the Rusty flight first-hand, and that’s how many of
AOPA President and CEO “spring fever,” but I am seeing more Pilots program from our AOPA You Can us were bitten by the bug. Show your
pilots in the skies across the country. Not Fly initiative. Safety is, and always friends the fun and freedom, and perhaps,
Spring, what a wonderful season and that there was a big slowdown in general should be, our number-one priority. we will have a new aviator.
metaphor for where we all are in the aviation (there wasn’t!), but we are on
pandemic! There are thousands of our way to what will be considered “nor- One of the things I have missed most On that note of opening the skies, let’s
clichés about things blooming, opening mal.” I know flight schools are busy, and over the past year is seeing you – our also open up our airports. When I travel
up, springing eternal, and more. But what good luck finding a used Cessna 172 on members. Aviators are a social sort, and I around the country, I love to visit the local
they all have in common is that we have the market! All great signs. know we’re all looking forward to get- airport to see what exciting things are hap-
real reason to hope and celebrate. ting back together as conditions continue pening on the ground. Too often, I’m
I am also happy to see that our coun- to permit. Our Outreach team is hard at greeted by barbed-wire fences. Yes, we
I’ve pointed out in previous columns terparts on the airline side are seeing traf- work creating an exciting, albeit differ- need a measure of safety and security, but
the many ways general aviation has fic and revenue rebounding. On March ent, events strategy for the rest of the we all need to make sure there are as few
weathered the COVID storm relatively 12, TSA screened 1.3 million passengers year, so that we can share this passion for barriers to aviation as possible. Making
well, and even helped the country fight on a single day – the most since March of flying – together. Come join us Aug. 27 airports more welcoming – perhaps, host-
the pandemic by moving people and sup- last year, giving hope for a return to busi- in Manassas, Va., and Oct. 1 in Fort ing aviation days – would be a great way
plies to where they were needed most. ness as usual. Worth, Texas, for Aviator Showcases. to build interest in learning to fly.
Look for details on other events coming
We should be proud of how our GA Not only are we flying more, but we soon. I can’t wait to see you all again. Just like any industry, we can’t predict
community has navigated the past year are flying more safely. We’re off to the the future, but we are learning to adapt.
and, in some cases, has quite literally best start we’ve had in more than 20 As we return to normalcy, I want to And, I think we’ve done better than most
been a lifesaver. As we’ve seen through years and I am optimistic that this trend encourage everyone to continue doing could have expected. We are a resilient
the pandemic, and with such natural dis- will continue. While many of us have your part in ensuring GA stays healthy. bunch as pilots, but more so as AOPA
asters as wildfires, airports are key stag- remained in the air over the past few While we’re coming out of this pandem- members – more than 300,000 strong.
ing sites for relief. Many have been used months, I know some pilots (and aircraft) ic strong, there is still much work to be
to transfer vaccines and medical equip- are taking to the skies for the first time in done for our industry to continue to grow. As the season is upon us, I’m
ment, ferry needed personnel, and host a while. I encourage returning pilots to reminded of the old proverb: “No matter
medical clinics. explore the valuable free material and As we’re allowed to gather more, how long the winter, spring is sure to fol-
invite some nonpilots to fly with you. We low.”
As we turn to longer days and

FAA ANNOUNCES EFFECTIVE DATES FOR FINAL DRONE RULES

The final rules requiring remote applies to pilots who fly under Part 107 of training course, which will be available on remote pilot. The final rule replaces the
identification of drones and allowing the Federal Aviation Regulations. The abili- April 6, 2021. 24 calendar month requirement to com-
some flights over people, over moving ty to fly over people and over moving vehi- plete a recurrent aeronautical knowledge
vehicles and at night under certain condi- cles varies depending on the level of risk a Part 107 currently prohibits drone test with the requirement to complete
tions will go into effect on April 21, 2021. small drone operation presents to people on operations over people, over moving vehi- updated online recurrent training that
the ground. The rule allows operations cles and at night unless the operator includes the rule’s new provisions.
Remote identification (Remote ID) based on four categories, which can be obtains a waiver from the FAA. The new
requires identification of drones in flight as found in the rule’s Executive Summary: FAA regulations jointly provide increased The public can review both the Remote
well as the location of their control stations or www.faa.gov/ news/media/attachments flexibility to conduct certain small drone ID: https://public-inspection.fed eralregis-
takeoff point. It provides crucial information /OOP_Executive_Summary.pdf (PDF). operations without obtaining a waiver. ter.gov/2021-04882.pdf (PDF) and Opera-
to national security and law enforcement, Additionally, this rule allows operations at tions Over People Rule: https://public-
and other officials charged with ensuring night under certain conditions. Prior to fly- The Operations Over People rule inspection.federalregister.gov/2021-04881
public safety. Airspace awareness reduces ing under the new provisions, a remote pilot requires that remote pilots have their .pdf (PDF) in the Federal Register.
the risk of drone interference with other air- must pass the updated initial knowledge test remote pilot certificate and identification
craft, people and property on the ground. or complete the appropriate updated online in their physical possession when flying. For general inquiries on these new
It also expands the class of authorities regulations and other UAS inquiries, please
The Operations Over People rule who may request these documents from a call 844-FLY-MY-UA or email the FAA.

COVID STIMULUS BILL PROVIDES CRUCIAL, NATA-SUPPORTED
AVIATION BUSINESS RELIEF

Following passage of the $1.9 tril- billion program to support the aviation airlines, have continued to play a vital role for general aviation airports, and $3 bil-
lion COVID stimulus bill, which was manufacturing workforce. during the pandemic. We are facilitating the lion for aviation manufacturers’ payrolls.
subsequently signed into law by transport of vaccines to rural and remote pop-
President Biden, the National Air “Like every other American industry, ulations, moving time-sensitive test speci- “As we have before, NATA will con-
Transportation Association said provi- general aviation has struggled. We are mens, and positioning much-needed PPE for tinue to work closely with the federal
sions the organization provided, includ- optimistic that we are beginning a slow medical personnel. The support in this bill is agencies and Capitol Hill to ensure that the
ing another round of Payroll Support recovery, and today’s vote to approve addi- what is needed to ensure we can continue government promptly and properly meets
Program funding for air carriers and their tional support for our industry will put us these critical missions,” continued Obitts. its mandates, and we will continue to be a
contractors, are included. It will also firmly on a positive path,” said Timothy resource for NATA members who are
make an additional $100 million avail- Obitts, President and CEO of the National The bill contains $14 billion to applying for federal assistance,” concluded
able for general aviation airports impact- Air Transportation Association. extend the air carrier payroll support pro- Obitts.
ed by the pandemic, and creates a new $3 gram and $1 billion for contractors, $8
“Our members, who serve the vast billion for airports including $100 million For updates and additional information,
majority of our nation not accessible by the visit the NATA website at www.nata.aero.

April 2021 www.inflightusa.com 9

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Officials from the non-profit Ohio Air The OAS is underway with a three-phase, 15%
& Space Hall of Fame and Museum multi-million dollar fundraising cam- DISCOUNT
(OAS) and The Ohio State University paign. Phase One will result in the reno-
Center for Aviation Studies & Air vation of the original 1929 Art Deco-style
Transportation and Aerospace Campus Port Columbus Air Terminal and tower,
(Ohio State Aviation) jointly announced located at John Glenn International
on March 1, a Memorandum of Under- Airport (CMH), into the home of the OAS.
standing outlining a partnership support-
ing aviation-based Science, Technology, When renovations are complete, the
Engineering, Arts and Math (AvSTEAM) 3,300 square-foot second floor of the
education programming. The recently OAS will be devoted to youth STEAM
signed agreement includes opportunities education, workforce development, and
to jointly develop and deliver curricula and business meeting space.
activities, co-produce public events, sup- (Photos courtesy Ohio Air & Space Hall
port the OAS’s historic preservation
efforts, and promote AvSTEAM education of Fame/Moody Nolan
throughout the State of Ohio.
fostering the future-looking workforce that
The OAS is currently fundraising to will maintain Ohio’s leading role in aero-
transform the original Port Columbus Air space and technology.”
Terminal into its home and a civic show-
piece. In addition to a $550,000 grant from The Ohio Air & Space Hall of Fame
the State of Ohio and early gifts from and Museum is a non-profit organization
donors, the OAS recently received a gener- dedicated to permanently preserving the
ous gift from the Wright Brothers inspiring legacies of Ohio’s outstanding
Foundation toward the renovation of the pioneers of flight, prominently heralding
historic 13,000-square foot-plus Art Deco their achievements both as a point of pride
style terminal and tower, built in 1929 and and to foster continued innovation. The
on the National Register of Historic Places. OAS will additionally educate the public
about the rich history of Ohio’s aviation
Public exhibits on the first floor will and aerospace industries, and its airports,
honor a diverse roster of air and space pio- including that of the OAS future home in
neers from Ohio, along with recognizing the soon-to-be-renovated original Port
the state’s companies and organizations Columbus Air Terminal, located at John
significant to the advancement of powered Glenn International Airport (CMH) in
flight and manned space exploration. The Columbus, Ohio. Learn more at the OAS
OAS second floor will be devoted to youth website, https://ohioairand space.org.
STEAM education and workforce devel-
opment programming. The Wright The mission of the Center for
Brothers, John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Aviation Studies is to incorporate engi-
Charles E. McGee, and Jerrie Mock are neering, business and behavioral philoso-
just a few of the OAS honorees whose phies into a multidisciplinary approach to
inspirational legacies will be integrated the many components of the aviation
into AvSTEAM curricula and activities in industry. The center supports flight educa-
collaboration with Ohio State Aviation. tion programs, academic degree programs,
research initiatives and outreach activities
“A wealth of the world’s innovation on local, regional, national and interna-
and technological advancements were cre- tional levels. https://aviation.osu .edu/.
ated right here in ‘The Birthplace of
Aviation’, thanks to ordinary Ohioans
making extraordinary contributions,” said
OAS Executive Director Ron Kaplan.
“The world class facilities and programs
of Ohio State Aviation have been instru-
mental to that success for over a hundred
years. Thus we are delighted that our very
first STEAM education partnership is with
the OSU Center for Aviation Center
Studies. The timing is ideal to share our
state’s remarkable history of flight while

10 In Flight USA Celebrating 37 Years April 2021

SUN ‘N FUN 2021 READY TO

SOAR APRIL 13-18
The 47th annual Sun ‘n Fun
www.PCA.aero | 800.353.0370 Aerospace Expo is returning April 13-18 The Blue Angels are back.
at Lakeland Linder International Airport, (Courtesy Sun ‘n Fun)
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675$786 (6* 7UDQVSRQGHU Z *36 ......................$2995 types, and daily airshows that feature
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29 YEARS OF GIVING PILOTS The Blue Angels are making their ‘n Fun to hand out during the week.
THE BEST PRICING AND SERVICE very first public appearance using their
new F18 Super Hornets, and the return of Extending the recognition further,
the crowd favorite Fat Albert in the team’s Gibson also stated that any front line
newly acquired C130J Hercules transport. worker with a valid hospital ID or first
responder with an official badge can
At each show the Blues attend, show receive a free ticket to Sun ‘n Fun 2021
organizers nominate a deserving individ- when they visit First Friday “Flight
ual from the local community for a special Night” on April 2nd from 6-9p.m. at
ride-along to acknowledge outstanding Munn Park in downtown Lakeland. This
service. This year, Sun ‘n Fun officials offer is only available in-person to the
partnered with Lakeland Regional Health owner of the ID or badge, and they must
(LRH) and requested that someone from attend the “Flight Night” event on April
the front lines during the COVID crisis be 2nd to receive the free ticket.
rewarded with this honor.
For more information contact Carol
Sun ‘n Fun Airshow Director and Cali by email at [email protected] or by
CMO Greg Gibson got the nomination telephone at 863-608-0498. Guests are
from April Novotny, LRH Chief Nurse also invited to find more information on
Executive and Vice President, Clinical the event website: flysnf.org.
Services. The deserving candidate choice
was difficult as so many have served so Aircraft Spruce Named Sponsor
heroically, but Medical Intensive Care unit of Sun ‘n FunAerospace Expo
manager Regina Wilkins stood out among
her peers. The MICU has been the epicen- Sun ‘n Funannounced on March 31,
ter of care for the most critically ill their partnership with Aircraft Spruce &
COVID patients at LRH, and she has spent
countless hours at the bedside, working Continued on Page 11
days, nights, and weekends to support her
team and our community. Regina will fly
with Blue Angel #7 on Wednesday, April
14th during Sun ‘n Fun.

Regina is thrilled, and praised her
coworkers, saying, “It is an honor and
privilege to be given this once in a lifetime
opportunity to fly with the Blue Angels. I

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Sun ‘n Fun 2021 Ready to Soar Hagedorn. She has been and airline
Captain, P-51 Mustang Pilot, and
Continued from Page 10 ning Vision Jet, now delivering with rev- Connie Bowlin, founder of Warbirds President of EAA Warbirds of America
olutionary Safe Return emergency in Review and a warbird pilot herself, is for two years. She was “hooked on fly-
Speciality as Sun ‘n Fun’s official Hanger autoland. Sun ‘n Fun’s special guest host and inter- ing” after taking a first lesson in college.
B sponsor atthe 2021 Aerospace Expo! viewer for the week. Connie created In 1978, she became the fourth female
Stop by their booth to meet their Warbirds In Review, and has crafted a pilot ever hired by Delta Airlines. For
“Aircraft Spruce & Specialty gets a team and learn more about The Cirrus unique storytelling environment that has Delta she flew the 727, the DC-9, the
big shout-out for their continued support Life. Plus, they’re offering free shipping been enjoyed by tens of thousands over MD-88, the B-767 and the B-757.
as the hosting sponsor for the Hangar B (in the Continental United States) on all the years at EAA AirVenture. Connie has
exhibit hall,” said Sun ‘n Fun officials in orders from The Cirrus Store – giving been a mainstay at Sun ‘n Fun for many Theresa Eaman will bring her amaz-
their announcement. The Aircraft Spruce you access to gear and apparel with the years, bringing in warbirds for notable Continued on Page 17
team is here to provide friendly service convenience of a virtual shopping experi- owners such as Jack Roush and Jim
and help place orders for all your aircraft ence delivered to your door. P.O. Box 5402 • San Mateo, CA 94402
parts and supply needs. For more than 55 (650) 358-9908 • Fax (650) 358-9254
years, customers around the world have Warbirds In Review At Victory’s
counted on Aircraft Spruce to keep them Arsenal Theater
flying. Stop by the Aircraft Spruce booth
during Sun ‘n Fun 2021. See History Come Alive

Cirrus Aircraft Named Sun ‘n Noted for showcasing some of histo- Founder ..................................................................................................................Ciro Buonocore
Fun Expo Sponsor ry’s most notable aircraft and their pilots, Publisher/Editor................................................................................................Victoria Buonocore
Warbirds In Review is a trip back in time Managing Editor..........................................................................................Annamarie Buonocore
Sun ‘n Fun also announced their to learn about the most influential people Production Editors ............................................................................Anne Dobbins, Steve Pastis
partnership with Cirrus Aircraft as spon- and their planes from all arenas of con- Associate Editors .................................... Paul T. Glessner, Nicholas A. Veronico, Sagar Pathak
sors of “Sponsor Golf Cart Pool” located flict through the generations. Staff Contributors ..............................................S. Mark Rhodes, Larry Nazimek, Joe Gonzales
on the Southside of Hangars B & C. Columnists ..................Stuart Faber, Eric McCarthy, Ed Wischmeyer, Marilyn Dash, Ed Downs
Each day at Sun ‘n Fun 2021, you Copy Editing ............................................................................................................Sally Gersbach
Visit the Cirrus Aircraft booth on the will get to meet a new pilot right in front Advertising Sales Manager ........................................Ed Downs (650) 358-9908, (918) 873-0280
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20 In Flight USA Celebrating 37 Years April 2021

SPECIAL FEATURE: BRAD MARZARI’S FOCKE-WULF 149D

By Brad Marzari an army and the Bundeswehr (Federal assembled from kits shipped up from Brad Marzari has the best of two worlds:
Defense force) was founded in 1956. This Italy and the next 190 were built in An aircraft that cost-per-hour is like a
First the Focke-Wulf company: title was different from all the other titles Bremen by Focke-Wulf. GA aircraft but with all the history, cool-
The company was founded in the German army had ever had. ness and fun of a warbird.
Bremen on Oct. 24 1923 by Prof. Only 16 would be made by Piaggio
Henrich Focke and Georg Wulf. Focke- The Luftwaffe is the German-lan- not going to Luftwaffe - two going to the (Courtesy Brad Marzari)
Wulf merged, under government pres- guage generic term for the German Air Italian air force and eight going to
sure, with Albatros-Flugzeugwerke of Force. All the other names for the air Switzerland. Four were bought by the The FW-149 cruises at 120 knots behind
Berlin in 1931. In October 1933, Focke- force just sounded forced and silly in Israeli IAF and used for training cadets in the 275-hourse BMW GO-480 engine.
Wulf Flugzeugbau A.G. Albatros Berlin German, so the generic term Luftwaffe the Ugandan Air Force’s Flight School as
was officially registered with the stayed. The Luftwaffe as part of the part of the Israeli-Ugandan security coop- (Courtesy Brad Marzari)
Department of Trade and under the con- Bundeswehr was founded in 1956 as the eration. In 1968, when the cooperation
trol of Riechs government…yeah, those aerial warfare branch of newly constitut- with Uganda was terminated in the after- the canopy is still three inches above my
bad guys. ed armed forces of West Germany. math of the Six Day War, these four head. The FW-149 cruises at 120 knots
planes were transferred back to Israel. behind the 275 horse BMW GO-480
In 1938 Focke-Wulf designed what Soon after, the Luftwaffe published They were taken out of service in 1971 which is a Lycoming GO-480 built under
would become their most famous aircraft, a request for proposal for a training air- and are lost to antiquity. licenses. This is the same engines as in
the FW-190, and demonstrated the Focke- craft. The two main competitors were the ‘Ikes’s Bird.’ Not the coolness of a round
Wulf FW 61, the first fully controllable Beechcraft T-34A Mentor and Focke- Oh yeah. What happened to the
helicopter (as opposed to autogyro). After Wulf bidding a Piaggio P-149. company? Focke-Wulf formally merged Continued on Page 21
the war Focke-Wulf began to make gliders with Weserflug in 1964, which after sev-
in 1951, and in 1955, motorized planes. The Piaggio P-149 was developed as eral further mergers, became the
a four-seat touring variant of the earlier European Aeronautic Defence and Space
Okay, timeout. Quick history review. all-metal low-wing monoplane tail drag- Company (EADS). EADS was later reor-
After WWII, the western sectors, con- ger Piaggio 148. The P-149 was a ganized as Airbus.
trolled by France, the United Kingdom, retractable tricycle aircraft that had side-
and the United States, were merged on by-side seating plus two additional seats. A total of 278 were built from 1959 to
May 23, 1949 to form the Federal 1963. The 262, FW-149 in the Luftwaffe
Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik While the performance of the T-34 would be flown from 1959 to 1990. The
Deutschland or West Germany) on was similar, the Luftwaffe selected the FW- 149 has empty weight of 2,630 and
October 7, 1949, the Soviet Zone became 149 as they intended to use the aircraft as max gross TW of 4,000 pounds leaving
the Deutsche Demokratische Republik a Squadron ‘hack’ and liaison work as 1,370 of useful load which is enough to
(DDR)) East Germany. well as a primary trainer and lead-in haul four full- sized airplane geeks and
trainer. So having the additional seats and their recording gear to an airshow.
West Germany joined NATO in 1955 space was a factor.
to help defend Europe from the Soviet The cockpit is wide and tall. I actu-
threat. Well, if it is part of NATO, it needs The P-149 was to be made in ally added a two-inch seat cushion to the
Germany under licenses by Focke-Wulf pilot seat to give me more leg room and
with a BMW motor. The first 72 were

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IAC ANNOUNCES NATIONAL

AEROBATICS DAY!

The skill, beauty, and excitement of They also inspire. And there is no telling Flight Instruction
aerobatic flight will be celebrated on to what heights that inspiration will take Aircraft Rentals
Saturday, June 26, during the inaugural someone!” Mountain Flying
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videos of aerobatic activity online,” at its finest, and most fun!
Bourke said. “With over 40 chapters
nationwide and two international chap- 21
ters, IAC members will be organizing
these types of activities and others to
engage the public and general aviation
pilots in aerobatics.”

IAC has established National
Aerobatics Day as the fourth Saturday in
June each year. It will highlight the dedi-
cated pilots who fly these precision
maneuvers as well as the support teams
and volunteers that make it possible.

Greg Principato, President and CEO
of the National Aeronautic Association,
enthusiastically stated: “Aerobatics thrill.

The Focke-Wulf 149D

Continued from Page 20 EVERYTHING

engine but also not the care and feeding AIRCRAFT OXYGEN
of a round engine. Ok, it is not the speed-
ster of a Cirrus or a Mooney as its VNE The panel was completely redone replac- x CREW MASKS +20(
is only 180 but it looks cool doing it. ing a sea of 1950s steam gauges with 2)
modern gauges and the Garmin 430 x PAX MASKS
My aircraft was built in 1960 by Radio stack. (Courtesy Brad Marzari) 7+(
Focke-Wulf, flown by the Luftwaffe up x ASSEMBLIES 2;<*(1
through the 70s, sold to a civilian in 1980 Brad Marzari's aircraft was built in 1960 /$'<Š
where it flew in southern Germany by Focke-Wulf. It was completely x PORTABLES
around Baden-Baden. In 1994 it was sold restored in 2000. x FI+L220)L ( EQUIPMENT
and brought to Florida. There it would sit
for the next seven years as a neglected (Courtesy Brad Marzari) 7+(
hangar queen rotting in the Florida heat.
In 2000 it was purchased by a Canadian Brad Marzari x 2C/;O$<'N*<N(Š1ECTORS
and moved to Montréal where it would President EAA Chapter #542 x PORTS & OUTLETS
undergo a two-year complete restoration
and rebuild. The panel was completely [email protected] REPLACE * UPGRADE * MAINTAIN
redone replacing a sea of 1950s steam Flying is Freedom
gauges with modern gauges and the
Garmin 430 Radio stack leaving 25 per-
cent of the panel blank. In September of
2019, I would bring it back to the U.S.

So what I have is what I think is the
best of both worlds, a warbird with
enough usable lift of a Beach Bonanza to
take friends and family places. An air-
craft that cost per-hour is like a GA air-
craft but with all the history, coolness and
fun of a warbird. I have chronicled the
purchase, import and certification on the
‘The Airplane Geek Podcast’ www.air
planegeeks.com/episode – 566 to 571.

I will see you on the tarmac.

22 In Flight USA Celebrating 37 Years April 2021

EAA'S B-17 ALUMINUM OVERCAST BEGINS 2021 NATIONAL TOUR

EAA’s B-17 bomber Aluminum EAA’s Aluminum Overcast began its 2021 tour schedule last month. (Courtesy EAA) As part of health and safety protocols, no
Overcast last month returned to a full ground tours inside the airplane will be
national tour in 2021 after being sidelined World War II era. is an emotional connection to the men offered at this time and the aircraft interi-
for nearly all of 2020 due to the COVID “We truly missed bringing this piece and women who were part the ‘The or will be disinfected following each pas-
pandemic. Greatest Generation’ and the sacrifices senger flight. In addition, masks will be
of flying history to aviation fans through- they made to benefit us in subsequent required for all passengers during their
The first portion of EAA’s 2021 tour out the country last year and we’re very generations.” flights. These protocols are subject to
schedule includes stops in Florida and excited to be going back on tour,” said change as conditions allow.
Georgia before the aircraft heads north- Jack Pelton, EAA’s CEO and Chairman At each stop, flight “missions” are
ward to additional locations through the of the Board. “These B-17 tour stops are available, which allow people to experi- EAA’s Aluminum Overcast was built
spring and early summer. The yearlong more than flights of a historic aircraft – it ence this spectacular aircraft from the air. in 1945, but was delivered to the Army
tour will continue into the summer, with Air Forces too late to see active service in
the airplane back “home” for the full World War II. The B-17 was donated to
week of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on the EAA Aviation Foundation in 1981
July 26-Aug. 1. with the provision of the aircraft being
maintained in airworthy condition. After
Since EAA began tours of the air- being displayed at the EAA Aviation
craft in 1994, tens of thousands of people Museum in Oshkosh for a decade, the
have experienced this unique airplane airplane made its national tour debut in
through its flights and ground tours. the spring of 1994.
Known as “The Flying Fortress,” the B-
17 bomber is considered one of the great- Tickets to ride on the B-17 are avail-
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IAC Announces National Aerobatics Day club’s website at www.iac.org - including
IAC chapters throughout the country and
Continued from Page 20 Council of Air Shows. “And the idea of what better way to celebrate than to set IAC contest and events calendars for aer-
devoting one day each year to celebrating aside a special day to recognize the aero- obatic activity on June 26 and year round.
“There are few things in life and noth- aerobatics is brilliant.” batic community, and engage in sharing a
ing else in aviation that are as joyful and passion that too few get to experience?
liberating as flying aerobatics,” said John The IAC exists to promote the safe-
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FAI AGREES PARTNERSHIP WITH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACE

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INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGIES FOR COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE AVIATION

An Interview with Steve Karoly of K2 Security Screening Group

By Annamarie Buonocore security is a necessity for only large air- about K2 Security Screening Group.
ports and commercial airlines, new tech- What do you do there?
This month, In Flight USA is excited nologies are much needed in the private
to share some insight from K2 sector as well. In this interview, Steve K2 Security Screening Group:
Security Screening Group, a tech- Karoly talks about his years of experience Sure. I’ll start with the parent company, if
nology integration company that manages as a systems engineer and how this applies you will, which is K2 Construction
airport security systems projects. While to the world of aviation, big and small. Consultants. K2 Construction Consult-
many people automatically assume that ants has been in business for 30 years,
In Flight USA: Tell me a little bit and what they’re really focused on is
project management, project controls,
Join with thousands of aviation project and systems integration, deploy- Steve Karoly of K2 Security Screening
enthusiasts worldwide in a ment, and implementation of security Group.
common cause to share in the equipment. The division that I work with (Courtesy K2 Security Screening Group)
preservation of American and, that we want to talk about primarily
aviation! is K2 Security Screening Group. every type of security screening technolo-
gy. I’m sure you’ve gone through a securi-
• Receive the outstanding quarterly AAHS Journal and informative Flightline newsletter. IF USA: What does K2 Security ty checkpoint where you had to lift up your
• Network with other aviation history enthusiasts. Screening Group do? arms or walk through a metal detector. We
• Free online access to past AAHS Journal articles, research materials, and databases. install those technologies as well.
• Make new contacts who can help you develop your personal library and collections K2: We plan, manage, and install
and have access to over 30,000 periodicals and thousands of negatives and rare aviation security screening systems in airports, IF USA: Tell me a little bit about
books. primarily at security checkpoints or in the how you got started in this business.
• Share your aviation photos and connect with other enthusiasts baggage area. We do this throughout the
interested in historic aircraft, aviators, and aviation events. country. We work with airlines, airports, K2: Sure. I retired from the govern-
• Help AAHS identify, catalog, and preserve hundreds of thousands and general contractors to help them with ment after 25 years of service, and my
of member-provided aircraft images. moving, and with decommissioning the last five years were with TSA. I have
systems. If they’re replacing existing been a systems engineer my entire career.
www.aahs-online.org security equipment and putting in new, I have worked in both DoD and DHS,
and many terminals are doing that, we always in the technology world. I have
help with the management and imple- always liked working on implementing
mentation of their security checkpoint. technology to be used in or to execute
This includes design execution to ensure operational missions, be it DoD or DHS
TSA requirements are met. We make sure missions. So when I came to DHS, my
that the equipment is installed in the focus turned to Homeland Security.
proper positions and is operating to spec.
During my five years with TSA, I
IF USA: When you say airports, do was able to learn a lot about what we do
you mean big commercial airports or and how we do it in an aviation environ-
medium-sized ones? ment. I really enjoyed it. So when I
retired, I decided to help execute the mis-
K2: I mean it’s all TSA regulated sion from an industry perspective.
airports that can range in size. There are
about 450 regulated airports in the coun- IF USA: So do you have quite a few
try, and most of them are commercial or people working at K2 Security Screening
passenger-focused. We work at the very Group who go out in the field and install
small to the very large. Most recently, we the equipment?
did the security checkpoint for
LaGuardia Terminal B. We worked on K2: Yes, our company is a small
projects at Atlanta, San Francisco, LAX, business, and what’s so great about that is
and Miami. We’ve done many in the last that we can be agile. We can move on a
five to six years that involved the integra- dime. If someone says, “Hey, we need
tion of the latest equipment called auto- your help!” We can get the contractual
mated screening lanes. documents signed and are able to deploy.
As a small business, we have about 40
Those are the ones that are integrat- employees and we are growing. They
ed with the X-rays. The X-rays are the focus on systems integration and project
technology that screens your carry-on management, and then if we need to, we
bags. What the automated screening can bring on additional help. As an exam-
lanes do is provide that automated bin ple, if we need to physically move equip-
return system. You put your carry-ons in ment from a warehouse to an airport
the bin, and they are automatically con- checkpoint, we hire other small business-
veyed through the X-ray machine, then es and other third parties to do it.
all the way down to the return bin area.
Once you’re done with the bin, it auto- Our focus is to be the project integra-
matically goes back to a person at the tor or systems integrator for these projects,
beginning of the checkpoint lane. and for that, you have to know every

Many of the jobs that we do are Continued on Page 38
focused on the installation of those auto-
mated screening lanes, but we also install

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Flying With Faber

NEW RECIPES CREATED & DISCOVERED

As the pandemic subsides (hopeful- the onion is lightly browned, 7 to 9 min- Italian Stuffed Artichokes Stuart J. Faber
ly) and our immunizations take utes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stir- (Courtesy Stuart J. Faber) and Aunt Bea
effect, we are slowly emerging ring, until the paste begins to brown, 3 to
from our homes. To pass the time of day, 5 minutes. Nestle the beef and rosemary 1 lemon, juiced saucepan with sufficient depth to accom-
I’ve researched and developed some new sprigs in the onion mixture, cover and 2 large artichokes modate the artichokes. Pour enough
recipes. My upcoming cookbook will transfer to the oven. Cook for 2 hours. 4 flat anchovies, chopped water around the artichokes to a level
hopefully be published in the autumn. I’m 1 teaspoon capers approximately 1 inch above the bottom
so excited about it’s launching that I’m Remove the pot from the oven. Stir, 1/2 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped of the artichokes. Add 1/2 tablespoon
optimistically working on a sequel. Now then return to the oven uncovered. Cook 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated kosher salt to the water.
that the book is in the final stages of pre- until a knife inserted into a piece of beef 4 garlic cloves, minced
production, I am foreclosed from adding meets no resistance, another 1 to 1 1/2 hours. 3/4 cup breadcrumbs Bring the water to a boil over high
new recipes. Here are a few that we’ve 3-4 tablespoons olive oil heat. Cover, then reduce the heat so that
developed and tried. I’ve shared them with Using a slotted spoon, transfer the 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt the water simmers. Cook for 45-50 min-
some of my fellow chefs and the recipes meat to a medium bowl. Set a fine mesh 1/4 teaspoon oregano utes or until the artichokes are very ten-
have received rave reviews. strainer over a fat separator or a medium Pinch red pepper flakes der. Check occasionally to make sure that
bowl. Pour the meat juices into the strain- Kosher salt and freshly ground black the water has remained at the same level.
Tuscan Beef Stew and Barley er and press on the solids to push them pepper Add more water, if necessary. Serve
(Courtesy Stuart J. Faber) through the strainer; discard any solids immediately.
left behind. With a scissors, clip off the prickly
Tuscan Beef Stew tips of the leaves. Cut the stems to leave Argentinian Empanadas
Pour the wine into the empty pot and a flat surface to stand the artichokes (Courtesy Stuart J. Faber)
Every carnivorous American loves bring to a boil over medium-high, scrap- upright in a pan. Cut approximately1/2
beef stew. There are many varieties from ing up any brown bits. Reduce to medi- inch off the top of each artichoke, place Argentinian Beef or Chicken
Brunswick stew to goulash. Here is an um and simmer until the wine is syrupy upside down on a work surface and press Empanadas – or Fajitas – or Tacos
Italian version that is absolutely spectac- and reduced to about 1 cup, about 5 to 7 down to spread the petals. With your
ular. minutes. If you strained the meat juices hands, further spread the petals to make Empanadas made with flakey pastry
into a bowl, use a spoon to skim off and room for the stuffing. With a grapefruit and filled with meat, are a Latin
6 to 7 pounds boneless beef chuck roast discard the fat from the surface. spoon, scrape out the fuzzy choke. American treat. Other regions have simi-
well-trimmed and cut into 2-inch chunks Sprinkle the lemon juice in the interior of lar iterations of these treats. Italian cal-
Kosher salt/coarsely ground black pepper Pour the defatted meat juices into the the artichoke to retard browning. Place zones consist of folded pasta dough filled
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil pot. If there is not enough juice, add 1-2 some lemon juice in a bowl of water. with pizza toppings. Pierogis are a Polish
1 large yellow onion cups of beef stock. Bring to a simmer Place the artichokes in the water and staple. In a way, empanadas are similar to
halved and thinly sliced over medium-high and cook, stirring allow them to soak for 15 minutes. tacos or fajitas. So you can omit the pas-
12 medium garlic cloves peeled until thickened to the consistency of try-making step and create tacos or fajitas
3 tablespoons of tomato paste heavy cream - about 5 to 7 minutes. For To make the stuffing, place the with tortillas. Either way, these are great
2 sprigs of rosemary plus extra flavor and texture, make a roux with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, anchovies, for an informal buffet lunch or dinner.
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons capers, parsley, garlic, salt, oregano and DOUGH:
1 teaspoon oregano of flour. When wine mixture boils, add red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Add 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon thyme roux and stir to desired thickness. Return enough olive oil to create a mixture that 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups of dry red wine the beef to the pot, add the minced rose- resembles a paste. 1/2 cup unsalted butter frozen
mary, oregano and thyme and stir gently. 1/4 cup ice water
Heat the oven to 325°F with a rack Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stir- Remove the artichokes from the 1 large egg
in the lower-middle position. Place the ring, until the meat is heated through, 4 to water. Turn upside down and drain. Once FILLING:
beef in a large bowl, sprinkle with 1 5 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons of pepper, again, with one hand, spread the petals as
tablespoon salt and 2 tablespoons pepper, then taste and season with salt. far as possible to accommodate the stuff- Continued on Page 30
then toss. ing. With a teaspoon, place around 1/3
Serve over noodles or barley. To cup of stuffing into each artichoke, filling
In a large Dutch oven over medium, make barley, wash 1 ½ cups pearly barley as many spaces between the petals as
heat the oil until shimmering. Add the in a strainer. possible. With any leftover stuffing,
onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until sprinkle it over the top of each artichoke.
Place barley and 2 quarts of beef
stock in a pot. Add kosher salt, black pep- Place the artichokes in a heavy
per, 1 teaspoon each of oregano and
thyme. Cook until al dente, about 30 min-
utes. Do not over-cook.

Italian Stuffed Artichokes

The area around Watsonville in
Northern California is the artichoke capi-
tal of America. During the harvest sea-
son, we occasionally journeyed to the
region where we picked our artichokes.
This delicacy requires some work, but it’s
worth the effort.

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Flying With Faber

Continued from Page 29 DOUGH: In a large bowl, mix the FILLING: In a medium skillet, set top of the empanadas with egg wash.
flour and salt together. Cut the butter into over medium heat, add the olive oil. After With a knife, pierce 3 slits in the top to
2 teaspoons olive oil small cubes and place in a bowl. Freeze one minute, add the ground beef or allow steam to escape. Bake for 20 to 25
1 1/2 pound ground beef or ground chicken the flour mixture and the butter in sepa- ground chicken. With a wooden spoon, minutes, until golden brown. Eat warm or
Kosher salt rate containers for 15 minutes. Place the break up the ground beef or chicken. room temperature. Serve with salsa,
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced fine flour mixture and the butter into a food Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. refried beans or Spanish rice. Makes nine
1/2 cup red or green bell pepper, processor. Pulse until small chunks of Cook the meat until mostly browned. 4 ½-inch empanadas.
diced fine butter form, about the size of peas. Cook the chicken until no longer pink.
3 garlic cloves peeled and minced Add the diced onion, red bell pepper and FAJITAS: For fajitas, warm 4-6 corn
4 tablespoons chopped cilantro Place the egg in the ice water and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 min- tortillas. Fill with the Argentine beef or
10 green olives minced whisk until combined. Add to flour mix- utes. Add the green olives, cumin, papri- chicken, chopped tomato, lettuce and grat-
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin ture and pulse. Add more water, if neces- ka, oregano, chili powder, crushed red ed cheese. Serve with Cheryl’s guacamole.
1/2 teaspoon oregano sary, one tablespoon at a time just until pepper and a few pinches of salt. Mix Here’s the recipe. You will love it.
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika the dough starts to come together. well and cook about 5 minutes more, stir-
1/4 teaspoon chili powder ring occasionally. Add a few drops of Cheryl’s Guacamole
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper Place the dough on a floured work water or beef stock if the mixture is too
Kosher salt to taste surface. Form into a ball. Flatten the ball dry. Refrigerate for at least one hour. 3 Hass Avocados
2 tablespoons water or beef stock and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at 2 limes, juiced
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INTRODUCTION OF THE KODIAK 100 SERIES III — THE NEXT

GENERATION IN CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

The Kodiak 100 Series III is a new tions. New to Series III is the optional for Series III. This increases versatility. (Courtesy Kodiak)
but continuously refined airplane. Unlike GWXTM-75 Weather Radar. Displaying
competitors that were designed decades more color intervals than traditional four- Float Ready Kodiak Care Maintenance
ago, the Kodiak 100 benefits from the lat- color radars, the Doppler-enabled GWX-
est advances in engineering and technol- 75 radar helps take the guesswork out of The Kodiak 100 was designed from The Kodiak 100 Series III comes
ogy. The result is an increasingly safe, real-time weather tracking and analysis. the outset for float operations with no with an industry-leading program in the
comfortable and efficient airplane. need for structural or aerodynamic utility turboprop category. This program
Cabin Comfort & Utility upgrades. New to Series III, all Kodiak covers scheduled maintenance up to the
Enhanced Safety 100s will be equipped with pitch-latch 4fourth annual inspection or up to 1,000
Every new Kodiak 100 Series III propellers and lower fuselage skin gap flight hours total time, whichever comes
Safety is always standard with the comes with a beautifully designed and fillet sealant, standard.
Series III. With each generation, the rugged interior with all of the amenities Other features: Continued on Page 39
Kodiak 100 has been continually upgrad- Kodiak customers expect. Their standard
ed. New technology and engineering fea- Timberline interior offers refined comfort • The pitch latch propeller allows oper-
tures, along with modern certification and utility. Removable carpeted floors ators to easily maneuver around the dock
requirements, have further enhanced with nonstick flooring and easily remov- by enabling the propeller to stay in a fine
safety and ease of operation. Standard able Timberline seats make the Kodiak pitch when shutting down. This gives the
features, like the Garmin G1000 NXi, 100 the most versatile and luxurious stan- operator greater control and safety during
AOA, SurfaceWatch, Chartview, dard interior in its class. Customers may float operations
Synthetic Vision, GFC700 Autopilot opt for top-of-line Summit interior with
with full envelope protection and level optional tables and cabinets. In addition • The lower fuselage skin-gap sealant
mode, provide enhanced situational to the maintenance package, each new adds a fifth step to the industry leading
awareness and an increased margin of Series III comes with 400 hours of Pratt anti-corrosion process. This anti-corro-
safety. Add to this the reliable and power- & Whitney ESP coverage, a year of sion sealant is added to prepare Kodiak
ful PT6-A turboprop, Kodiak’s unique CAMP maintenance tracking, and one 100s for high salinity environments.
discontinuous leading edge wing design year of Garmin NavData subscriptions.
that makes the plane resistant to stalls, Kodiak’s largest 29-inch tires, higher • A nearly eliminated zero-fuel weight
and it’s high, sturdy landing gear built for landing weight of 7,255 pounds and low- increases operational effectiveness
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Homebuilder’s Workshop By Ed Wischmeyer al and questioned. A
friend has the book and
There’s “lotsa” reasons to be glad VFR, VIDEO AND MOVIES says great things about it.
you don’t try to fly recreationally
in Europe. First, the Europeans to document flight tests, sometimes for hangar on the laptop. In the movie, there are at least two
love rules. Lotsa rules. Lotsa tests. various presentations. Two lessons: Coming back to Savannah, I asked Grumman Bearcats (saw them take off
Second, a need to control. Some decades from KSAV the other day), four Corsairs
back, I got a flight in England, and you First, the workload can quickly get for a base entry to a two-mile final for a (my avionics guy sent me a picture of the
could not take off nor land without per- out of hand if you have to fly the plane, video shoot, if they had time. Approach four of them in his hangar), and a Sea
mission over the radio. Where I flew, per- talk on the radio and fuss with the camera. surprised me by saying that they always Fury. This week, that airport is closed dur-
mission was given by a gal in a hut with It works much better if you have a videog- had time for me. (I work hard at being a ing daylight hours so that the movie won’t
one window that did not face the runway. rapher to handle the camera aspects. It also good citizen). have light aircraft inappropriately in the
helps to have a laptop in the hangar so that movie, neither visually nor acoustically.
Last is ATC. The concept of one you can get feedback right away on what Anyhow, I got the base entry and did
European ATC – not sure where that con- shots worked, what you should try next all the funny things I needed to do for a I’ve volunteered to fly a Bearcat for
cept is now – got a good whack upside the time, and… what wasn’t recorded because good video. When I was on short final, them, or even a Corsair, but somehow
head with BREXIT, that is, the UK leaving the camera shut off, either accidentally or they asked if I could make (turn off on) they haven’t called me back. I must have
the European Union by a very close vote on its own. Or, more insidiously, what was taxiway B1. Wish they’d asked sooner, given them my phone number wrong. I
from the UK citizenry. The latest casualty recorded except for the audio. but it was a dynamic situation with me, a think I’ll be visible in the movie, though,
is LPV approaches which will not be avail- King Air behind and a helicopter in as an extra – in one scene, in the far back-
able after June 25 because the EU wants to But, if you’ve got the camera details between. I told them B2 was assured, B1 ground, probably out of focus, walking
charge the UK too much. Wonder if Uncle figured out, you can do it solo. On my was questionable. Despite the demands away from the camera. Hi, Ma…
Sam will strike a deal… just wondering. plane, I can use the right side screen to of flying the plane to get the good video,
display the video full screen and all I I made B1. It’s nice when your A game is •••••
In the U.S., we have ADS-B for col- have to do is align the camera when I working, especially on request.
lision avoidance. In the UK, they have a have time – easy if the camera is above Sun ‘n Fun is coming up and I’ll
handful of systems that are mutually the instrument panel, but hopeless if it’s ••••• again be presenting a forum, but this time
incompatible… In other words, you can behind your shoulder. with a twist – I’ll be presenting Tuesday in
only see airplanes that have the same sys- One of the seemingly most glam- the AOPA pavilion, talking about loss of
tem that you do. Go figure. Today was a solo shoot. What made orous but actually boring jobs is being a control and the Expanded Envelope
it work was that I had seen the videos movie extra. These days, the movie Exercises® (E3). Some of you readers
••••• from the day before and knew enough to “Devotion” is being shot in and around
not touch anything. First was a deliberate Savannah, GA. It’s a wonderful, true Continued on Page 42
Over the past few years, I’ve shot runway overshoot at a small, country air- story about two Navy fighter pilots in the
videos from the RV-9A , sometimes just port. Trouble is that the runway wasn’t Korean war, one black, one white, close
prominent in the video as I discovered friends, in an era where such was unusu-
when I was done for the day, back at the

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K2 Security Screening Group K2 plans, manages and installs security
screening systems in airports, large and
Continued from Page 28 supported TSA. That’s how it started. Now involved with private, business, or gener- small. (K2 Security Screening Group)
a lot of our work is through commercial al aviation?
aspect of doing this job. It’s not just about venues. When a checkpoint needs to be IF USA: Do you think this can help
equipment, it’s also about stakeholder moved, there are two ways of doing it. The K2: Yes, I think a lot has to do with car transportation systems, like Uber and
engagement, for example. You have to be first way is directed by TSA. They would overlap in the application of technolo- Lyft, screen drivers for security purposes?
able to have those communications and be responsible for the move and would get gies. You still need security in those air-
interactions with the stakeholders because their contractor team to move it. The sec- ports, and although the requirements are K2: Yes, absolutely. And speaking of
there are many of them in these airports. It ond way is directed by the airport. The air- different, the threat is still out there. You that, we want things to be seamless across
is important to ensure that everyone is on port would be responsible for the move still have to have security controls in the transportation enterprise. As an exam-
the same page. You have to be able to take and at that point it is a commercial project. place. A lot of the security technology ple, we want to have all our payment sys-
TSA requirements and incorporate them in That’s when they get other organizations that is used in one functional area can tems on our phone apps integrated so that
your design and planning. Then you actu- involved. A lot of times, how we get the definitely be applied to another. after your first transaction occurs in your
ally execute that integration and installa- business is through word of mouth. We are Uber or Lyft, the next one can occur at the
tion piece. The other part of it is aesthetics. good at what we do, so when people see, IF USA: What are your future plans airport without having to restart the
People care about what things look like. for example, LaGuardia Terminal B, they for the company? process. This will make the use of many
It’s not just about a checkpoint; it’s about see how beautiful it looks and pass on our apps, not just transportation ones, easier to
customer service. We have to help in that name to other airports and airport opera- K2: We’re really looking at continu- use. Seamless and touchless!
area and try to understand how to address tors. We are a major player in executing ing to work with TSA, airlines, airport
the aesthetics. checkpoint installations. operators, and general contractors. We also IF USA: Thank you!
want to go outside the aviation industry
IF USA: How long have you been IF USA: Have you always been and look at other transportation modes,
doing this? interested in airports and aviation or is like mass transit and cruise lines. There are
this just something that came along as a lot of opportunities out there that we
K2: I’ve been doing this for about you were dealing with technology? need to seize. There are technologies that
nine years, but I have 30-plus years of can be applied to those enterprises. Think
technology/systems engineering experi- K2: I have always liked aviation. I about a cruise ship at a dock. They still
ence. find it very exciting. During my last DoD have to screen people. Today, they are
government position, I wanted to transi- screening people for other things, like if
IF USA: How are you getting most tion to DHS and work at TSA. I like sup- they’re bringing their own liquor on board.
of your clients? Are you a government porting the Homeland Security mission. I That’s an entirely different thing, but you
contractor or how do you get the airport think there was something in me that just still have to have the technology in place to
to hire you to come in to do this? drove me to do this. do that screening. We can apply what we
do in the aviation enterprise with other
K2: We respond to commercial and IF USA: Do have any desire to get transportation venues as well.
government proposals. For many years,
we were on several contractor teams that

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(Courtesy Kodiak)
EAA MEETS WITH NEW FEDERAL AIR SURGEON

On March 10, the EAAAdvocacy and listening sessions and regular check-ins. work together to achieve more aeromed-
Safety team and the leadership of the EAA At last month’s meeting, the FAA staff ical policy improvements in the future.”
Aeromedical Advisory Council met with detailed several initiatives designed to
the new Federal Air Surgeon, Dr. Susan make medical certification easier, faster, If you have a question regarding
Northrup, and her senior medical staff. and less stressful for applicants. medical certification, call EAA at 800-
564-6322 or contact [email protected].
Dr. Northrup and her husband are “There are many reforms and policy
active general aviation pilots and own changes needed in medical certification, Dr. Susan E. Northrup is the Federal Air
both a North American Harvard and a and EAA will continue to proactively Surgeon for the U.S. Federal Aviation
Stearman. Prior to assuming her role as champion the concerns of our members,” Administration. In this capacity, she
Federal Air Surgeon, Dr. Northrup was said the EAA Advocacy and Safety team leads the Office of Aerospace Medicine
the Southeast Regional Flight Surgeon, in a statement. “Our volunteer in Washington, D.C. She leads strategic
based in Atlanta. Aeromedical Advisory Council led the management of the FAA's aviation med-
way on the creation of the Conditions an ical programs, which oversee all pilots.
Dr. Northrup, along with Deputy AME Can Issue (CACI) program and Together with the Deputy Federal Air
Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Brett Wyrick, rollback of the original sleep apnea Surgeon, she shares responsibility for the
has been pursuing a policy of openness screening policy, and we are excited to direction and management of all FAA
with the aviation community, conducting medical programs. (Courtesy FAA)

Introduction Of The Kodiak 100 Series III

Continued from Page 33 mechanic through the course to become a – a rugged, multi-role, turboprop-powered
factory authorized Kodiak technician. This aircraft. Built by Kodiak Aircraft at its
first. In addition to the maintenance pack- ensures that all Kodiak 100s are within Sandpoint, Idaho factory, Kodiak airplanes
age, each new Series III comes with 400 easy reach of service. The program is for are utilized worldwide by humanitarian
hours of Pratt & Whitney ESP coverage, a non-commercial operators and assigned to organizations, air-taxi companies, recre-
year of CAMP maintenance tracking, and the original first retail customer. ational and leisure operators, along with
one year of Garmin NavData subscrip- businesses and pilot-owners.
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easy it is to reach this idyllic setting, where (www.cobblerswalkmendocino.com),
your eyes and soul can take a break from it’s all about the breakfast. Three sump-
the hectic and troublesome times we have tuous courses, brought in a basket to each
been through. Just north of the San room every morning, might include fresh
Francisco Bay Area is Little River Airport squeezed juice from organic oranges;
(KLLR). A full facility airport, FBO Air blackberries, raspberries, blueberries,
Galore (contact at (707) 972 4498 or huckleberries, or apples from their own
https://air-galore.com/) can arrange car property; fresh-baked muffins; and their
rentals that can transport you within min- famous garden greens soufflé, made with
utes to two of the region’s most luxurious kale, chard, and spinach from their gar-
resorts, the Little River Inn and Glendeven den. And each breakfast offering
Inn and Lodge. But the tranquility and includes a dish made with eggs from their
scenery are not the only adventures that more than 75 free-range hens.
await a fly-in family.
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Remote enough to be deliciously
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for skilled chefs from all over the world,
meaning visitors can have a private
encounter with nature and then enjoy
culinary offerings worthy of a three-star
restaurant – and these two coastal inns
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CORONA AIR VENTURES Homebuilders Workshop
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Continued from Page 34 the same as a base to final steep turn with
LOWEST inadequate back pressure, but the signifi-
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IN THE BASIN! subject for the last five years, with gradu- unusual attitude, loss of control and major
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• 24-Hour Self-Serve Pumps, 100LL McSpadden, executive vice president, unacknowledged, it doesn’t show up in the
• Pilot’s Lounge With Free WiFi wrote about E3 in the April issue of AOPA accident statistics, but… The evidence is
• Credit Cards Accepted: Pilot. AOPA put together a really nice that LoSS is of significance comparable to
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safety research? “To help keep our
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Fly-in Adventure

Continued from Page 40 menu – a delicious creation of Dungeness
crab salad, Old Bay seasoning, and cured egg
Surrounded on three sides by lush Van yolk with a cheddar Mornay sauce on Texas
Damme State Park, the two properties toast. Run by the fifth-generation innkeeper
offer well-appointed rooms with wood- Cally Dym, the inn is also home to a nine-
burning stoves overlooking the mighty hole Audubon-certified golf course, profes-
Pacific and 15 acres of roaming llamas sional tennis courts and a day spa. Ideal for
and clucking chickens (guest favorites the entire family (and pet-friendly as well),
being the colorful Blue Favaucanas and the Inn has 65 guest rooms ranging from the
Cream Legbars). economical to the luxurious.

Little River Inn’s (www.littleriver Both award-winning Inns offer
inn.com) award-winning restaurant has unique guest packages and top-of-the-
recently resumed outdoor dining in their line amenities, topped only by the pleas-
stunning gardens and features locally- ure of a satisfied palate and a rejuvenating
sourced cuisine and seasonal specials. Chef experience for the soul. Go ahead, give
de Cuisine Jason Azevedo is known for his 2020 a real kick in the pants and your
cured meats and handmade pastas, and family a lift, all at the same time, by
guests who visit the restaurant during crab escaping to the magnificent Mendocino
season might be lucky enough to find his Coast!
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FLYING CAR, PAL-V, FIRST IN THE WORLD TO FINALIZE CERTIFICATION

After being the first flying car to get BASIS WITH EASA
road permission for Europe, PAL-V is
now also the first to complete the full cer- PAL-V is the first flying car to complete full certification with EASA. It was also the first the completion of the compliance
tification basis with EASA. Based on demonstration phase. It’s hard to grasp
PAL-V’s 10 years of test results, EASA flying car to get road permission for Europe. (Photos courtesy PAL-V) the amount of work required to certify an
specialist teams finalized the require- aircraft. The sign-off of 1,500 require-
ments for the PAL-V Liberty. The worked together with EASA to amend experts of EASA. Their high safety stan- ments already in 2012, before starting
issuance in Feburary, after industry con- the complete list of over 1,500 criteria to dards also allow the Liberty to be used manned test flights, was the beginning.
sultation, shows the confidence of the make it applicable for the PAL-V. The list professionally. From the start, we built The development of the requirements
European authorities and the maturity of was published last year for review by the Liberty to comply with existing regu- started in 2009. More than 10 years of
the design and the company. The final industry experts and the final version was lations. This strategy provides the fastest analysis, test data, flight tests, and drive
phase is compliance demonstration published late in Feb. 2021. route to market.” tests, led to this important milestone. In
before CarFlying becomes reality for parallel, we already started compliance
PAL-V’s customers. CTO, Mike Stekelenburg stated, PAL-V Head of Airworthiness, Cees demonstration to obtain the type certifi-
“Safety is key in developing the Liberty, Borsboom added, “I’m proud to see the cate, which will be followed by delivery
“Getting a flying car to the market is we are privileged to work with top results of our work. We can now speed up of vehicles to our customers.”
hard. It takes at least 10 years,” said
Robert Dingemanse, PAL-V’s CEO. The EASA type certificate is valid
“Although we are experienced entrepre- for Europe and is also accepted in 80 per-
neurs, we learned that in aviation every- cent of the world market, including the
thing is exponentially stricter. Next to the U.S. and China. To learn more, visit the
aircraft, all aspects of the organization, company website at www.pal-
including suppliers and maintenance par- v.com/en/explore-pal-v.
ties must be certified.”

In 2009 PAL-V agreed with EASA
(European Union Aviation Safety
Agency) to use the Certification
Specifications for Small Rotorcraft, CS-
27, as a starting point for the develop-
ment of the Certification Basis. PAL-V

44 In Flight USA Celebrating 37 Years April 2021

CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER OPTS FOR SCHWEISS

HYDRAULIC DOOR AS PART OF LEED GOLD DESIGN

When officials went into the design wide by 13-feet, 9 inches tall. It’s equipped there are no chevrons or sheer walls. It’s A decorative gridwork canopy extends
phase for building the new Contra Costa with electric photo eye sensors, a door- an all-in-one-piece integrated system that outward giving a unique reflection off the
County Public Safety Building & base safety edge and a hydraulic back-up doesn’t require additional X-bracing. glass door and sidewalk below.
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in system in case of a power outage. The Using ConX probably knocked off a cou-
Martinez, Calif., the decision was made hydraulic pump was tucked away in an ple months from the schedule. It was a (Courtesy Schweiss Doos)
to look to Schweiss Doors for one of the out-of-the-way location, about 30 feet really fast project and we had a great
hydraulic designer doors. from the door. A decorative grid work team to work with.” The new Contra Costa County Emergency
canopy extends outward and above the Operations Center has a custom-made 23-
The new Public Safety Building & door, giving a unique reflection off the Jim Robinson of Arktos Inc., of foot, 1-inch by 13-foot, 9-inch Schweiss
Emergency Center is equipped with state- glass door and sidewalk below. Castro Valley, Calif., placed the order for hydraulic glass door that opens for public
of-the-art disaster management and public the hydraulic door. “The hydraulic door is safety meetings and disaster management
safety technology. Sheriff’s Adminis- The new essential-service facility basically used by the sheriff’s office,” he meeting use. (Kyle Jeffers Photography)
tration, Fiscal, Personnel and Emergency houses the office of the County Sheriff and said. “That particular room is designed for building and the door,” Andrade said.
services are also located in the building. Command staff. A state-of-the-art the multi-media to set up their camera on “There wasn’t a whole lot for us to do on
The 40,111-square foot building is Emergency Situation Room within the an adjoining patio in case of a disaster.”
designed to operate independently for up EOC is equipped with the highest level of Continued on Page 46
to a week in the event of a natural disaster communication technology. Within the Arktos is part of the Security System
or crisis where city utilities are unable to building is a public training and lecture Services Industry, which sells, installs and
function or become unavailable. hall with amenities to support media brief- services door gate and barrier products that
ings in times of emergency operations and help customers protect their physical
Contra Costa County selected the community events. The building has been perimeters and control access to these areas.
design-and-build team of Hensel Phelps designed to achieve LEED Gold certifica-
Construction of Irvine, Calif., to complete tion with a score of 62 points, with addi- “We understand hydraulics because
the project. Dreyfuss + Blackford tional points still pending. we do a lot of hydraulics,” Robinson said.
Architecture, with offices in Sacramento “The Schweiss door is a well-designed
and San Francisco, contributed to the “One structural aspect unique to this and impressive door that’s thought
design and oversaw the construction of the building is we used the ConX Tech through and it looks great.”
two-story building, which was co-designed Chassis-based Modular® building sys-
by Ross Drulis Cusenbery Architecture of tem,” said Julian Andrade, architect and Andrade said the building is a huge
Sonoma and Emeryville, Calif. project manager at Dreyfuss + Blackford. upgrade from where the county was
“It has a bolted collar system for the before and Dreyfuss + Blackford really
The Schweiss custom-made hydraulic structural bracing inside the building, so enjoyed working with the client and
glass designer door is 23-feet, one-inch Hensel Phelps on the project.

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CELEBRATE THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF AOPA CONTEST: LAND AT GRASS
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If you don’t already have a few grass Make sure to download the AOPA app
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by or plan a weekend camping getaway at that you can take part in the April See Green
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Destinations Directory. You can filter AOPA website, www.aopa.org or directly at
search results for grass runways, camping, https://download.aopa.org/eMedia/FINAL_
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Schweiss Doors

Get your copy today at: Continued from Page 44 Schweiss Doors is the premier manu-
our end for it except to provide supports facturer of hydraulic and bifold liftstrap
LATINASINAVIATION.COM for the door. The lecture hall has a doors. Doors are custom made to any size
retractable stage on one end that slides into for any type of new or existing building for
a vertical position that becomes integrated architects and builders determined to do
into the wall. The hydraulic door on the amazing things with their buildings,
other end opens to a courtyard on the exte- including the doors. Schweiss also offers a
rior. It seats 160 inside and an additional cable to liftstrap conversion package. For
140 people outside. There’s a press area more information, visit www.bifold.com.
outside for trucks to hook up; it could be To see a video of the California
used for award ceremonies, training pur- Emergency Operations Center project,
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