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NOVEMBER
1 Q Dayton, OH: Night @ Air Force Museum, 6-10 p.m., Wright-Patterson
AFB, (937) 255-3286, nationalmuseum.af.mil.
1—3 Q Punta Gorda, FL: Florida Int’l. Air Show, gates Fri. 5 p.m./Sat. & Sun.
9 a.m., Punta Gorda Airport, (833) 743-3427, floridaairshow.com. QUOTES ON: NEW TANKS -
Q Stuart, FL: The Audi Stuart Air Show, gates Fri. 5 p.m./Sat. & Sun. Cherokee Tanks
Fuel Cells & Metal Tanks 10 YEAR WARRANTY
Repair, overhauled & new
9 a.m., Witham Field, (877) 577-9463, stuartairshow.com. Technical Information or
2 Q Cullman, AL: Veteran’s Day Celebration, all day, Sportsman Lake Free Fuel Grade Decals
Park, cullmanveteransday.com.
Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com.
Q Chino, CA: Living History Flying Day, 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air
Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org.
Q Shafter, CA: Wings-N-Wheels, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Minter Field Air
Museum, (661) 393-0291, minterfieldairmuseum.com
2—3 Q Valdosta, GA: Thunder over South Georgia, Moody AFB, moody.af.mil.
Q San Bernardino, CA: SBD Fest, gates Sat. 11:30 a.m./ Sun. 9 a.m., San
Bernardino Int’l. Airport, sbdfest.com. MONARCH PREMIUM CAPS
5 Q Chino, CA: Kilroy Coffee Klatch, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Premium Stainless Steel
Museum, (909) 597-7576. Umbrella Caps
8—9 Q Pensacola, FL: Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show, gates 8 a.m., for your
Sherman Field, NAS Pensacola, naspensacolaairshow.com. Cessna 177 through 210
8 — 10 Q New Smyrna Beach, FL: Beach SkyFest. CANCELED.
9 Q Redding, CA: Historic Display Day/FAA Safety Seminar, 10 a.m. to www.hartwig-fuelcell.com [email protected]
noon, Benton Air Center , (530) 241-4204.
Q Riverside, CA: Veteran’s Day Celebration, 8 a.m., Flabob Airport,
(951) 683-2309, www.flabob.org.
9 — 10 Q Monroe, NC: Warbirds over Monroe Air Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport, (704) 282-4542, monroenc.org.
Q West Chester, PA: Veterans Recognition Weekend, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
American Helicopter Museum, (610) 436-9600, www.americanhelicopter. Keeping aircraft in the air since 1952
museum.
9 — 12 Q Las Vegas, NV: ICAS Convention, Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, US: 1-800-843-8033 INTL: 1-204-668-3234
airshows.aero. CDN: 1-800-665-0236 FAX: 1-204-339-3351

10 Q Chino, CA: Veterans are Free, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Yanks Air Museum,
(909) 597-1735, www.yanksair.org.
11 Q New Orleans, LA: National WWI Museum Veterans Day MHSince
Commemorative, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing 1985
Center, (504) 528-1944, nationalww2museum.org. FLY HIGH
14 Q Everett, WA: “Tanks Giving” Santa Arrives, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Flying Aviation Oxygen Systems
Heritage Collection, Paine Field, (877) FHC-3404, flyingheritage.com with
14 — 16 Q DeLand, FL: DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase, gates 8 a.m., DeLand
Municipal Airport, (386) 626-7241, sportaviationshowcase.com. Mountain
Q Vancouver, BC: Helicopter Assoc. of Canada Convention & Helicopter
Safety Forum, Vancouver Convention Centre-West, (613) 231-1110, h-a-c.ca.
16 Q San Luis Obispo, CA: Vintage Aircraft Associate’s Airport Day, San High MOUNTAIN HIGH
Luis Obispo Airport, (805) 801-7641. Made in the USA Equipment & Supply Company
Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 8 a.m., Flabob Airport,
(951) 683-2309, www.flabob.org. GA and Rotorcraft Pilots use MH Oxygen Systems with Pulse-DemandTM
Q Torrance, CA: Celebrity Lecture Series, 11 a.m., Western Museum of
Flight, (310) 326-9544. sss Makes flying at the higher altitudes safe and comfortable sss
Q Las Vegas, NV: Aviation Nation Air & Space Expo, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
16 — 17 Nellis AFB, nellis.af.mil. Portable Pulse-DemandTM Systems

Q Santa Rosa, CA: Open Cockpit Trainer Weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., MH XCP
Pacific Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. 1-4 Place
Q Napa, CA: Vintage Aircraft Display, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Napa Airport,
(707) 944-9236. Cross-Country
17 Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery 0ILOT
Field, (619) 301-2530. System
Q Dubai, UAE: Dubai Airshow, open 10 a.m., DWC, dubaiairshow.aero.
17 — 21 Q Palm Springs, CA: Props & Hops Craft Beer Festival, 1-5 p.m., Palm
23 Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262, palmspringsairmuseum.org.

27 Q San Carlos, CA: Open Cockpit Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hiller Aviation EZ BreatheTM
Museum, San Carlos Airport, (650) 654-0200. Cannulas
DECEMBER
3 Q Chino, CA: Kilroy Coffee Klatch, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air
Museum, (909) 597-7576.
7 Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com.
Q San Carlos, CA: Santa Arrives by Helicopter, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Hiller
Aviation Museum, San Carlos Airport, (650) 654-0200. Visit us at
14 Q Santa Rosa, CA: Open Cockpit/Santa Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pacific
Booth B-66

Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. at

Q West Chester, PA: SantaFest, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., American Helicopter Sun'n'Fun

s

FAA/CAMI
Museum, (610) 436-9600, www.americanhelicopter.museum. Tested
15 Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery www.MHoxygen.com s [email protected]

Field, (619) 301-2530.

4 In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years November 2019

COVER STORY

BUILDING AN AIRPLANE CAN BE AS REWARDING AS FLYING

By Victoria Buonocore times building from scratch and then the men, including an A&P mechanic on Steve Wick of Wick’s Aircraft.
next stage is when they get to fly it and staff. Everyone pulled their skills togeth- (Courtesy Wick’s Aircraft)
Scott Wick, president of Wicks own their own airplane. Of course, like I er and tackled the project and I think we
Aircraft, caught the flying bug at said, my passion is flying but helping oth- went a little crazy after that,” Scott said. graphed sheets of paper,” said Scott.
the young age of 10. All it took ers build their own airplane is a unique Eventually, the catalogs expanded to
was a family vacation to Oshkosh and he experience. Homebuilders have this “We went on to build a VariEze reflect hundreds of products. But today’s
was hooked! He chuckles at the thought unique experience that is not necessarily (designed by Burt Rutan) and we built a technology allows for the company to
of himself as a young boy tossing his lit- available in the commercial world,” he Titan Tornado more recently,” he said. catalog thousands of products online
tle Delta Flyer foam airplane into the sky, said. We also restored Piper Colt and got that where customers can shop from their
watching it loop around and thinking he to Oshkosh. We won a Reserved Grand computers or phones, at any hour of the
might actually make contact with the real “Building our own airplane is how Champion prize for that.” day or night and make purchases.
planes he watched flying overhead. The we got into the business,” said Scott. “We
now private, instrument, multi-engine built a KR-2,” which is a two-seat com- He continued, “We started an RV Along with featuring almost any
rated and commercial airman took over posite aircraft. “Our team built it in three project but didn’t complete it. We started piece of equipment needed, as well as the
the family business in 1986, fresh out of months and had it flying up to Oshkosh. that for our people to understand what the tools that an aircraft builder might need,
Southern Illinois University’s school of Normally it takes five to 10 years.” They parts are and how they work and why
aviation program in Carbondale and built the plane while still operating their they work… It really helped make our Continued on Page 7
well-licensed in his passion for flying and original business, Wicks Organ staff more competent in order to better
flying machines. Company, where they built and refur- serve our customers.”
bished pipe organs for concert halls and
While flying is certainly his passion, churches. They would use the same high- Technology is the part of the busi-
Scott says building aircraft is the part of quality Sitka spruce wood on the organs ness that has changed the most, according
the business he finds most satisfying. “Its that is coincidently favored by many air- to its president. “We have upgraded the
very satisfying to know you’re helping craft builders. It was a natural progres- technology in terms of our website, our
people do something they really enjoy,” sion, from organs to aircraft for the Wicks internal computer systems, and we have
he said. “It’s a two-stage process,” he team. So when they decided to build their set up Amazon and eBay stores,” he said.
explained. “There are people who really first plane, the KR-2, all of the tools and Continuous progress in keeping up with
enjoy building planes and working with many of the materials were already in technology is crucially important. Before,
the materials, learning how to do it, often their shop. “We also had skilled crafts- customers primarily found Wicks at air-
shows where the staff handed out their
first catalogs, “which were really mimeo-

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ON THE COVER

COVER STORY PHOTO FINISH

WICKS 2019
AIRCRAFT SAN FRANCISCO
FLEET WEEK
Building Aircraft is as Fun
as Flying Them! Photos by Sagar Pathak
Page 47
By Victoria Buonocore
Story Begins on Page 4

NEWS Cover Photo Courtesy Wicks Aircraft COLUMNS

EAA Concerned with Proposed Airspace Legislation............................8 Editorial: Is Navigation Dead? Flying With Faber: My Favorite Hotels
JLC AirShow Management Announces AirShow Racing Series..........9 By Ed Downs ..................................................................6 By Stuart J. Faber............................................................29
Senate Confirms Barrett To Be Air Force Secretary
ADS-B Users Gather Round, As the Means They Homebuilder’s Workshop: Propped Up
By Charles Pope, Air Force Public Affairs ............................................10 Are a-Changing By Ed Wischmeyer ..........................................................32
FAA Successfully Completes Final ADS-B Milestone..........................11
Nall Report: GA Fatal Accidents Continue to Decline By Mike Taylor ..............................................................12 SafeLandings: Interactions in Sync
– Or Not? ......................................................................42
By Dan Namowitz, AOPA ....................................................................18 Sixty-Year Anniversary of the Golden Knights
EAA Introduces Free Online Builder’s Log ............................................20 By Nick Viggiano ..........................................................14 DEPARTMENTS
Piper Aircraft Launches New Website ....................................................21
Porsche and Boeing Partner On Urban Air Mobility Market................22 Reno 2019 and Moving Forward Calendar of Events ..........................................................3
SyberJet Completes First Flight of SJ30i ..............................................27 By Joe Gonzalez ..........................................................24
Autumn Idylls In Mendocino County ......................................................40 Classifieds ......................................................................48
2020 Summit Aimed at Growing Use of Sustainable Fuels ................41 Grissom Air and Space Expo Air Show
Limitless Pathways to Success Showcased at NBAA ........................43 By Mike Heilman ..........................................................33 Index of Advertisers ......................................................50
AOPA: Pilots Can Now Rate Airports, Businesses ..............................44
NASA Takes Delivery of First All-Electric Aircraft ................................47 San Francisco Fleet Week
By Pete Shirk ................................................................37

‘Keep ‘em Flying:’ A Respectful Tribute Following
Tragedy
By Sean Elliott, EAA ......................................................38

6 In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years November 2019

Editorial By Ed Downs

1974 Cessna A185F 1976 Beech V35B Bonanza IS NAVIGATION DEAD?

1868 TTSN. Exceptionally low time aircraft. Less than 1900 TTSN 4242, 1495 SMOH, Beautiful and well carred for aircraft. Of course, navigation is not about navigation.
total hours, contiinuous and original logs and a clean panel Exceptional paint, leather interior and outstanding mechanical “dead.” Folks navigate to dif- To be sure, navigation is a funda-
and interior. After lengthly disuse, it has been brought “back to condition. Engine: 1495 hours TT SFRM, 425 hours STOH. MC- ferent places all the time, be it
life” with an extensive annual in 2018. Robertson STOL Kit, Cauley 3-blade prop 423 TT SNEW. Fully integrated Garmin to the local box store or their favorite mental skill that our species mastered
Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A-6R 3-Blade-Contstant GNS-430W and Garmin GMX-200 coupled to the King KAP/KFC fly-in burger. But the question suggests early on. The ability to explain to another
Speed Prop. overhauled in 2018. Dual King KX170’s One with 200 Autopilot/Flight Director.GPSS, and ADS-B.Custom interior- a deeper issue than “just getting there,” of our ilk that “the food cave is three
Glidescope, King KR86 ADF. King KN74 TSO RNAV and more. with 4-place intercom 2001, 1997 paint by Century Aircraft/Chino especially as it concerns aviation safe- caves and two rocks to the left of the bone
Readyto Fly!...........................................................$139, 900 in excellent condition. Southern California aircraft. ty. With the FAA pointing out that “loss pile” was an early form of pilotage navi-
........................................................................................$122,000 of control” is now the largest cause of gation that could mean the difference
1970 Piper Arrow fatal accidents in aviation, experts find between eating and being eaten. Star gaz-
1975 YAK-50 that lack of situational awareness, task ing is the earliest recorded science, with
overload, complex system manage- key stars and star relationships painted on
4917 TTAF, 276 SMOH. Clean and well maintained Piper Arrow TTSN 170, 14 SMOH. Fully Restored and Like New! The aircraft ment, and lack of training all figure into cave walls. A wizened old cave dude
had 156 hours since new when sent back to factory in Russia for “losing control.” Navigational tasks are would instruct a young follower that
with ADS-B In/Out! Garmin GTX 345 integrated with Garmin complete overhaul 1999.Declared a “zero time” overhaul.with lat- a part of that equation. But let’s start water could be found by walking directly
est tech standards. Complete avionic upgrade in compliance to with a confession. towards a tall tree seen on the horizon (a
530W. Great transition from a trainer to a single with retractable European standards 2015.Call for more information........$89,000 course), but that a few excursions might
This writer is a navigation nerd… be needed to avoid obstacles (a heading)
landing gear and controllable-pitch propeller.Beautiful cross coun- loving the concept of “knowing where in order to result in a route (track) that got
try IFR platform with low time engine .............................$72,000 you are” under all circumstances. Perhaps him to where the water was… thus
it is in my DNA, with an ancestral histo- deduced (dead) reckoning was invented.
Steve Feldman • Sales Manager ry that goes back to the Vikings, world Old sailing ships stayed close to shore,
(650) 394-7610 • [email protected] travelers with daring abilities used to pil- using “pilotage” navigation, except my
lage and plunder riches from far away clan (Vikings), who developed the sun
San Carlos Airport • 620 Airport Way • San Carlos, California 94070 places. Yep, I got the navigation gene but stone, one of the earliest “north based”
never did very well on the pillage and navigation systems.
AirplanesUSA of Chicago AirplanesUSA of Florida plunder part, still working on it. As an
active CFI who teaches classes through- Given the incentive of “pillage and
(847) 331-3133 (954) 491-1700 out the Midwest, and tutors nationwide, plunder” plus the opportunity for a good
this writer works with more than 300 stu- ole sea battle or two, seafaring navigation
www.airplanesusa.com dents and fellow CFIs every year, helping was at the forefront of developing naviga-
to prep students for all forms of written tional systems. With early charts and navi-
CFI ACADEMY exams and flight tests. Many (if not most) gation gadgets like plotters, parallel rules,
IT’S NOT CFI; IT’S CF-WHY of those I try to help are ready for a check the astrolabe, quadrant, magnetic compass,
ride but need to get the written “out of the chronometer, lighthouses, and sextant
CFI Academy has been training FAA Certificated Flight Instructors since way.” All have competed cross-country leading the way to modern navigational
1988. Maintaining focus and staying dedicated to teaching CFI courses training, but the vast majority have very techniques, seafarers had it wired. Aviation
exclusively for this long, we really are the experts in the Flight Instructor limited navigation skills. borrowed the lighthouse, with lighted air-
Training business. ways. Electronic navigation was sparked
They have difficulty reading charts, by early aviation, with low frequency sys-
Come to the EXPERTS in the field to train for the most have no idea about how to use a plotter, tems in play by the 1920s such as the non-
demanding and challenging checkride you will ever take! find the E6-B computer to be a thing of directional radio beacon (NDB) and four-
evil magic (along with the problems it will course radio range.
• On-campus housing – custom built – means total immersion for resolve), and cannot define the difference
three weeks, and no distractions. between a course, heading, and track. By hooking signals together and
Those having electronic navigation com- defining lighted routes with the four-
• From course start date to checkride completion – three weeks. puters are often confused by the terminol- course range, airways were created, which,
ogy used on such devices (dedicated elec- by the way, were privately owned until
• Flat Rate Ground School – the biggest variable in the training cost tronic E6-Bs and tablet-based programs). federalized when the CAA (Civil
for CFI. The general consensus of many new pilots Aeronautics Administration) was created
and CFIs is that “everything has been in 1938. This writer has always felt fortu-
CFI Academy 1-916-209-0234 replaced by GPS; we do our navigation nate that my flying began under the origi-
3700 E Jahant Rd. [email protected] planning after the radio master switch is nal 1938 system, still very much in play in
Acampo, CA 95220 Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on.” Even experienced CFIs are of the 1955, my first flight lesson. While VOR
opinion that VORs are being decommis- was in the process or replacing the old low
CFIACADEMY.COM sioned and will soon be replaced by GPS, frequency system, it would not be until the
so they no longer teach how to use VHF late ‘50s, early ‘60s until VHF navigation
navigation, even for IFR ratings! Are they and communication became the norm.
right? Has the need to have traditional nav- Equipping my 1955 Piper Tripacer with a
igation skills come to an end as technology VHF nav/com system (anybody remember
replaces thinking and knowledge? Isn’t the NARCO Super Homer?) was like
technology supposed to replace skill… or jumping into today’s Cirrus!
is it that technology should enhance skill?
The difference between these two ques- Airlines were still using doppler
tions is perhaps the key to a discussion radar and celestial navigation at that time
for long overwater flying, replaced in the

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Editorial reader thinks that pre-flight planning I am a safe pilot.
should begin after the radio master switch is is a great day to y.
Continued from Page 6 is on, yes, navigation is dead. To be sure,
late ‘60s with inertial navigation (INS). the “direct-to” button works great, and Accidents only happen
Loran is a military system, designed to the display now tells you everything you to other pilots.
positionally update nuclear armed sub- need to know. Or perhaps you have a new
marines, that was “pirated” for civil use tablet program that allows all the operat- No ight plan
and became quite popular. It was INS and ing parameters of your plane to be includes an accident.
Loran that introduced a programable entered. The tablet will then calculate all
database into civil navigation, remember- aspects of the trip (including weather) OVER 30% OF PPS PARTICIPANTS JOIN AFTER AN
ing how amazing it was to have a nav and, in some cases, bluetooth that data ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT (WHICH LIMITS YOUR
system that could “remember” up to 10 into the ships on-board computer, includ- COVERAGE RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT).
locations! GPS is a military system, ing key performance values and respec-
designed to replace the function of Loran, tive limitations. Terrific, you are set to go. Aircraf accidents or incidents can happen to
but a Presidential order in 1998 made To be sure, with such technology avail- even the most experienced pilot. Help protect
GPS available for accurate civil use, and able, the old days of sitting at the kitchen your airman and medical certificates with AOPA’s
the entire world of navigation changed. table the night before a trip are simply not Pilot Protection Services, so you can keep doing
Coinciding with GPS availability came needed… right?
computer technology from the emerging what you love - FLYING!
“game” market, with graphics and oper- Technology has replaced skills once
ating speeds expanding exponentially. It held as the pilot’s responsibility, so why Go to aopa.org/pps
should be remembered that much of the bother to even learn the old ways… clear- or call 800.872.2672
magic we credit to GPS is not GPS at all ly a waste of time… right? The technolo-
but computer programing that runs “in gy is always correct… right?… and it
background” of the X/Y/Z location pro- never fails… right? Yes, “right’ might be
vided by GPS satellites. And as has been the answer to all those points, until you
noted with the tragic accidents involving take a check ride and the DPE simulates
the B-737 MAX, strong certification a battery failure, or you are flying in
standards for the background programing bright sunlight, or wind and weather
are not in place. You, the PIC, are the somehow failed to read the forecast, or
“backup” for all GPS navigation.
Continued on Page 8
So, let’s get back to the original
question… is navigation dead? If the

Building An Airplane

Continued from Page 4 the facility.
Another great aspect of the industry
Wicks features experimental homebuilt
kits, an extensive line of hardware, fas- is the documenting of building an air-
teners, paint systems and fabrics and craft. There are people on YouTube, for
more. example, documenting the entire process,
notes Scott. “This is really helpful in
They also handle any type of air- terms of building support and a commu-
plane material, from composite to fiber- nity of homebuilders.”
glass to aluminum to wood. “We have the
full gamut of all the basic construction As far as the future of aviation, Scott
materials that most airplanes are made is quick to applaud the efforts of the
out of,” Scott said. Young Eagles. “EAA does a great job
with Young Eagles to keep aviation going
The best ways to connect with Wicks and growing. Kids need to seek out
Aircraft is online at www.wicksair adventures like flying in airplanes.
craft.com or by calling toll free 1-800-221- Exposing kids to flying is what will keep
9425. While people are now very knowl- aviation going.” Of course Oshkosh is
edgeable, they know their parts and also a great experience, even if it means
processes and the materials they need, getting a small little toy plane into a
Wicks offers online videos to help cus- child’s hands, so he or she can watch it
tomers with their purchases. Of course, the loop around and maybe lead him or her
team at Wicks, consisting of about 12 to becoming a pilot, homebuilder and
employees, stands ready to answer any aviation business owner!
questions. Wicks is located at 410 Pine Ill.,
and customers are always welcome to visit

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8 In Flight USA Celebrating 36Years November 2019

By Mark Baker MAKE IT COUNT heroes, it’s usually pilots who are among
the first responders–volunteering their
AOPA President and CEO may have originally thought. Fewer than get involved. The passage of the 2018 time and aircraft to aid in relief. The coor-
one percent of the world’s population are FAA reauthorization bill was a huge win dinated effort of the GA community, and
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, pilots, leaving us with a skill set not many for volunteer pilots, and something the hundreds of volunteers lending help-
“Today is the oldest you’ve ever possess–a skill set that we can use to AOPA has advocated for years. Under ing hands never ceases to amaze me. In
been, and the youngest you’ll ever make a difference for the public good. the legislation, volunteer pilots conduct- many cases, aircraft are the only means to
be.” Sometimes I cringe when I hear that, ing medical transports and charitable deploy resources in the aftermath of nat-
as it’s a sharp reminder of how quickly Unfortunately, GA tends to get a bad flights are protected beyond the limits of ural disasters, and that’s one of the rea-
time flies. The holidays are almost here, rap–from an often-panicked news media, their insurance coverage, making liability sons we work so hard to keep our airports
and marketing companies are preparing power-hungry public officials, or ener- concerns a nonissue. open–they truly are a lifeline for these
for major sales, Christmas movies are on gized but misinformed environmental- communities.
our TVs, and every other online ad is per- ists. Many are blind to the value that GA There is so much goodwill sur-
suading us to buy the latest gadgets and and its treasured airports bring to people, rounding GA, but it doesn’t always get Yes, we can offer our aircraft, and
toys. But amid the frenzy, we should also thousands of local communities, and the the spotlight it deserves, and that’s the we can open our wallets, but it’s time that
remember that the end of the year is overall economy. GA is more than a very reason AOPA exists. Our mission is will always be our most valuable asset.
about self-reflection and giving back. hobby for the wealthy it’s often portrayed to protect the uniquely American free- So, as a New Year’s resolution, or just as
And while we pilots like our toys, we as–it’s a lifeline for emergency medical dom to fly and show others the value of a personal goal, I encourage everyone to
also put them to good use. General avia- transports, it’s a savior when natural dis- that liberty. donate your time and expertise. Go
tion gives back to communities every asters strike, and it’s a gateway to success wheels up, give back to those in need,
day, and often under the radar. for today’s youth. As pilots, we all love to During my time as president of and most important–make it count.
fly, so in the spirit of the holiday season, AOPA, I’ve had the opportunity to wit-
You might be surprised to learn that I encourage you to go wheels up for a ness the immense generosity of our avia-
you’re in a more exclusive club than you good cause. tion community. We’ve dealt with many
devastating natural disasters and, along
There’s never been a better time to with paramedics, firefighters, and other

EAA CONCERNED WITH PROPOSED AIRSPACE LEGISLATION

Late last month, Sen. Mike Lee (R- and viable national airspace system. dangerous precedent for all users of the (Courtesy EAA)
Utah) introduced the Drone Integration Dividing the national airspace into a national airspace system. More often than
and Zoning Act, a bill that seeks to take patchwork of state, local, and tribal juris- not, federal preemption has protected
control of the national airspace out of the dictions will only serve to impede growth flight operations from overzealous local
federal government’s hands and allow and safe UAS integration, and make regulation or political reactions to short-
multiple parties to divide the lower levels interstate commerce via the airways term events. EAA is working to educate
of the airspace in an attempt to integrate impossible. lawmakers to this serious unintended
unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). consequence of this proposed regulation.
Federal regulation of airspace has To keep up with the legislation, visit
EAA’s long-standing position has not been perfect in every instance, but the EAA’s website at www.eaa.org.
been that federal preemption of airspace alternative of parceling out the airspace to
regulation is paramount to a successful local jurisdictions is far worse and sets a

Editorial: Is Navigation Dead

Continued from Page 7 reckoning, capped off with an electronic control of the airplane. out for a check ride without being profi-
until RAIM (Receiver Autonomous gadget. If one of these three seems out of Yes, this writer is a “nav nerd.” The cient in all forms of navigation, a require-
Integrity Monitoring) is rendered whack, let the two that agree vote the bad ment clearly stated in the new Airman
unavailable due to military interference guy out… simple. But the industry is very act of planning, knowing what is Certification Standard (ACS). You may
testing, or a solar flare takes out satellites, finding that many pilots and CFIs are going on, where I am and where I will be use an electronic flight bag for a check
or a terrorist threat (maybe a local drone allowing technology to replace skill, not in the next 10 minutes is all part of the fun ride but be very proficient in using it. A
attack) causes the military to shut down enhance skill. Technology should be a of recreational flying. The “old” system DPE will not let you refer to an instruc-
satellite coverage over a region. But, all force multiplier, not a replacer. As point- still works just fine. VOR is, according to tion manual!
those possibilities are of no concern ed out by FAA safety pros, failure to be the FAA annual navigation planning
because you are proficient with VOR, mentally involved in all aspects of a flight report, “here to stay into the foreseeable Okay, back to the primary question
have charts available, and know your (including the planning that can be done future.” VOR is not being replaced by one more time… is navigation dead? Of
heading to destination… right? by computer) can cause a fatal “brain GPS, even though old stations are occa- course not, navigation is alive and well.
lock” when things do not go as planned. sionally shut down to accommodate new The real question should be, is navigation
This old aviator learned that one When a life-threatening situation is com- airway routes and local terminal VORs dead for you, and will you remain alive
should always have three systems of nav- bined with a high-cognitive mental load (for IFR approaches only) are being and well? Take a hint from our cave dude,
igation in play. Pick any three, but for (like working a complex computer), replaced by GPS approaches. The VHF lean to navigate.
most GA flying, it would be back what something tends to break down, often en-root structure is here to stay for a long
our cave dude used, pilotage and dead time to come. For gosh sakes, do not head

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JLC AIRSHOW MANAGEMENT
ANNOUNCES AIRSHOW RACING

SERIES

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accreditation from the Federal Aviation strated by past world-class air show
Authority (FAA) to organize and host the events they created and produced, Linda Shively
recently developed AirShow Racing includuing their inaugural 2012 “Wings
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“The Air Show Racing Series is a Demonstration Teams. JLC has grown
huge step forward for the air show busi- and developed their aviation-related
ness,” says John Cudahy, President/CEO shows and now have FAA authorization
of the International Council of Air to organize and host The AirShow Racing
Shows. “It’s compelling entertainment Series (ARS).
and an excellent complement to more tra-
ditional air show performances.” (Courtesy JLC AirShow Management
and Wings Over North Georgia Airshow)
Air racing has been conducted in a
variety of ways over the past several formances by the participating pilots.
decades. The ARS offers a unique “With over two years of develop-
approach utilizing two racing lanes with
ten 40-foot inflatable pylons spaced ment, testing and evaluations, JLC
approximately 600 feet apart to define AirShow Management has completed the
the three-dimensional track for multiple federal certification requirements to intro-
heats of match-racing competition. With duce this fresh and exciting match style
a pace plane in the lead, a pair of compet- racing attraction to the North American
ing aircraft will approach the 4,000-foot Air Show Industry,” said John Cowman,
long course, descending below 75 feet to JLC AirShow Management President.
navigate the slalom layout. At the end of
the first run, the aircraft will quickly exe- The projected 2021 racing series will
cute a half-cuban aerobatic maneuver include multiple air show race site venues.
turning 180 degrees to re-center over the Points will accumulate during the series to
race line for a second slalom pass. The ultimately decide the two division champi-
planes will then reverse course one more ons. The inaugural race will take place
time for the final sprint to the finish line during the Wings Over North Georgia Air
located at the center of the crowd line. Show in October 2020.

ARS will consist of two classes of Competitors will be selected and
racing: Super Sport and Extreme Sport. invited by the ARS leadership based on air
Racers in the Super Sport class will reach show certifications and experience to gen-
speeds of 160 knots with a gravitational erate the initial super sport and extreme
force equivalent near 4.5. The Extreme sport fields of world-class racers.
Sports competitors will push speeds clos-
er to 200 knots with eight g’s during rac- JLC AirShow Management has ini-
ing action. tiated efforts to secure race series spon-
sors and will review potential locations to
Each race day, a total of eight air- serve as host sites for the 2021 AirShow
craft will compete in sets of match racing Racing Series. Those interested in spon-
for each of the classes. The first heats sorship opportunities or requests to serve
will include four separate races for the as a host site should contact JLC
Super Sport and four more for the AirShow Management for further infor-
Extreme Sport groups of racers. Winners mation at [email protected] or
from these races will then return for (706) 291-0030.
another round of elimination racing in
heat two. The final heat for the day will
include the finalists for each class and a
winner will be named for the day. The
race series attraction serves as the perfect
complement to an event as a “show with-
in an air show”. The ARS also can serve
as a stand-alone event with separate per-

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Barrett echoed a set of priorities that the United States’ aging nuclear capabili-
have been often described by the Air ty is “one of our highest priorities.”
Force’s civilian and military leadership.
She gained notice as the first civilian
She emphasized the need for robust woman to land in an F-18 Hornet on an
modernization to recover from budget
cuts in previous years. She offered Continued on Page 11
unequivocal support for expanding the
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FAA SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES FINAL ADS-B MILESTONE

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By FAA mandate, aircraft operators Portable was an ADS-B universal access
Call for Specializing in are now (by Jan. 1, 2020) obligated to transceiver (UAT) from NavWorx. The
promotional New Pilot equip with ADS-B (Automatic Dependent briefcase was a self-contained, complete
Medical Exams Surveillance-Broadcast). Essentially, ADS- system, and its only physical connection
Pricing! B is an upgrade to the commonplace was a 12/24-Volt power plug. An internal
transponder, or “squawk” box, that it now battery supplied backup power. A pair of
circumvents. SkyVision’s portable gave antennas tethered to the unit. On an iPad,
sleuthy first adopters a means to participate or other tablet device, the data was dis-
in the scheme. played, transmitted via Wi-Fi. As aircraft
came into view – before they could be
The SkyVision Xtreme Portable con- seen through the windscreen – each was
cept was simple: Allow pilots to bring their shown with distance, relative height,
weather and traffic system to the airplane heading, speed, climb/descent trend, air-
with them; and it worked. Others quickly craft type, and call sign (if available). The
followed with compact portable devices device was smart and advanced. It set a
offering a subset of capabilities. NavWorx standard others would follow.
offered WxBox, a hot selling weather-only
unit, and PADS-B, an “In & Out” device How rapidly development occurs!
that included traffic and position reporting. Nearly every existing avionics manufac-
Appareo released its Stratus line, while turer, and a surge of newcomers, pro-
Garmin introduced its GDL receivers. duced, bought, or sought compatible
Everyone suddenly wanted “In.” products with the new ADS-B standard.
The rush was on. With both open source
A common refrain among pilots for- content and competitive mettle at work,
tunate enough to fly with traffic warning ADS-B adoption was indeed a contest.
systems is that they suddenly feel vulner- Big investment, from heavyweights like
able in aircraft without them. Garmin, aimed to head the standard. An
indulgent FAA selectively conspired.
- Dave Hirschman Programmers and electronics entrepre-
AOPA Pilot, April 2013 neurs concocted ideas and seized oppor-
tunities. The community of aviators wel-
SkyVision Xtreme Portable was rev- comed a supply of creative new products.
olutionary, taking full advantage of what
Nearing the end of
2019, the innovation con-
tinues. There’s Stratus 3,
the nexus of the SkyVision
concept, several years into
its product life cycle. It

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ADS-B Users tivity to popular avionics devices. Planes of Fame Air Museum
SkyBeacon and tailBeacon, the
Continued from Page 12 Over 150 Aircraft and Displays
(such as weather, traffic, GPS naviga- aforementioned wing and tail light solu-
tion), works on almost any device, and tions from uAvionix, See the
compatible with all the top apps, Stratus have a street price of
is now a commodity for ADS-B In, around $1,800. They Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
priced at around $700. are “Out” only, hence Fly!
there’s no need for a
There’s also FlightBox, a palm-sized display, and require a Living History Flying Day
cuboid sprouting two antennas with, conventional Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, 10 am
“All the features of the Stratus 2S at transponder. A typical
one-fourth the price,” according to ADS-B capable The December 7th Living History Flying Day will Visit us:
the company. It’s an open source transponder runs feature the Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero. A speaker panel of
distinguished aviation experts and historians will give
artifact of ADS-B development. $3,000 (there’s a net assumption that a presentation, followed by a flight demonstration of
With electronics available off- your current transponder is worth the featured aircraft.
the-shelf, its users are $1,200). By contrast, the latest touch-
emphatically screen navigator from Garmin costs five Living History Flying Days occur the first Saturday of Sun-Fri: 10-5 • Sat: 9-5
embracing it. In grand and comes with each month at the Chino, CA location.
the spirit of lots of extras; to add (Schedule subject to change.) Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas
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used with widely available component edge of the general aviation industry, and
parts. For example, one can get a 3D it’s about time someone stepped up. There (WWI & WWII)
printed enclosure, add the electronics, are few who challenge convention and
and drive it with Stratux. The software is succeed. Boxed avionics, which occupy $16 PLUS SHIPPING
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A commodity in situ, culmination at makers of the smartly simple AV-20S
play, and more bridges still ahead, ADS- Multi-Function Display (MFD) and AV-30
B technology will continue to advance. Primary Flight Display (PFD) products.
We are seeing a glimpse of this at Both bring low cost and ease of installa-
uAvionix, a company that integrates tion to GA. For now, they are stand-alone
ADS-B into wingtip nav lights/strobes products, but they will shape the future for
and tail beacons. These ultracompact and electronics, data, and display integration,
simple-to-install turnkey solutions are including ADS-B and future situational
just the beginning. awareness technologies.

uAvionix offers another pair of afford- So what’s next? Single ADS-B
able and com- microchips will integrate all now standard
pact ADS-B functions. These chips will be embedded
solutions, one in the aircraft; one might say implanted
for the under its skin. GPS, ADS-B, and all its
forms will get “smart,” interrogating and
US–echoUAT–and one for the UK–Sky resolving issues, often before pilots are
Echo. The echoUAT is a dual-link 1090 even aware of the anomaly. Aircraft sur-
MHz/UAT device. An integrated Wi-Fi sys- veillance, under ADS-B or its global
tem talks to portable displays. A old-fash- equivalent, will persist for the sake of safe-
ioned wire links it to common EFIS sys- ty. The advantages of free weather and
tems. A stealthy transcoder picks up Mode traffic will be suppositional while the voy-
C signals. SkyEcho, by comparison, does ager beleaguers other tasks. Though for
all of the above framed in plastic roughly now, we can just fly a bit more secure in
the size of a Tic Tac box. Both give the user knowing that we are less distant from dis-
everything presently available with ADS-B, aster in the event of nearby peril.
not the least of which are compliance with Note: The legacy SkyVision Xtreme is
national regulations and universal connec- still available today with Skyvision
Xtreme Moving Map Software employing
the Stratux receiver and an eight-inch
tablet display.

14 In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years November 2019

SIXTY-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS

By Nick Viggiano

2019 marks the 60th year of the U.S. Watching the streamers. (Nick Viggiano) Golden Knight getting ready to go.
Army’s parachute demonstration team, (Nick Viggiano)
“The Golden Knights.” The team started are two demonstration teams, a Black ning national and international skydiving
out in 1959 as the “Strategic Army Team and a Gold Team. This allows the events. The Aviation unit maintains and Alliance Air Show, when I received an
Command Parachute Team” (STRAC) Golden Knights to perform at double the flies the jump ships, and headquarters, email stating that the Golden Knights
formed by Brigadier General Joseph amount of shows than the other demon- well that is self-explanatory. were extending invitations to the media
Stilwell Jr. stration teams. The Tandem Unit is to fly with the Golden Knights at the Ft.
known for taking Soldiers, celebrities, I had the great fortune to go up and Worth Show! Needless to say, I respond-
The team was formed by Brigadier and heads of state on tandem jumps, and capture some images of the Golden ed in less than a minute! This is a perfect
General Joseph Stilwell Jr., son of the competition section focuses on win- Knights in action. I had just received my subject far an article and what an experi-
General Joseph Stilwell of World War II media credentials for the Bell Ft. Worth ence this would be!
fame. General Stilwell Jr. recruited 19
airborne soldiers from various units to Continued on Page 16
compete in international competitions.
The team’s first demonstration was per-
formed in Danville, Va.

By 1961, the Department of Defense
announced that the STRAC team would
become the United States Army
Parachute Team. And by 1962, the team
earned the nickname the “Golden
Knights.”

The Golden Knights are one of the
U.S. military three Department of
Defense-sanctioned aerial demonstration
teams, along with the U.S. Navy Blue
Angels and the U.S. Air Force
Thunderbirds. The team has a roster of
approximately 95 men and women,
which includes four parachute units, an
aviation unit and a headquarters. There

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(504)723-5566 Golden Knight exiting the Fokker.
After several days and emails, I was (Nick Viggiano)
Images and visions of Sagar Pathak confirmed to be on the Sunday morning
flight/jump, and to dress warm (including The Blue Angels (Nick Viggiano)
Specializing in Aviation Photography gloves) as the flight would be at 12,500
feet with cargo doors open! The email F-22 Raptor (Nick Viggiano)
www.HorizontalRain.com also stated that not being dressed proper-
ly could result in being left on the All 10 exited the aircraft in a matter of
ground! I was to be at the media check in seconds, way too fast for all the guests
at 9:05 a.m., and any later risked me onboard.
being left on the ground.
After we landed and we got unbuck-
Sunday, I arrived an hour early, led out of our seats and pulled the foam
knowing the traffic between Dallas and earplugs out of our ears, we all agreed
Ft. Worth and at Alliance Airport. that it was an outstanding experience. For
me, it was the way the Golden Knights
At 9 a.m., we were greeted and then made us feel so welcome and had us par-
driven out to the Golden Knights aircraft: ticipate that put it right up at the top of my
A Fokker F-27 Friendship, a twin turbo- aviation experiences.
prop. AKA as the U.S. Army C-31A
Troopship. Oh yeah, the rest of the Ft. Worth
Airshow was up to their usual outstand-
The briefing was detailed with first a ing standards. The F-22 Raptor, Heritage
series of questions: Have you been scuba Flight, and the Blue Angels were great,
diving within the last 24 hours, do you but flying with the Golden Knights was
have any sinus conditions, heart problems, “Kilo Alpha!”
or are you pregnant? A yes to any of the
questions would keep you from flying.

Next on the brief was that the crew
would strap you in, and you were not to
mess with the straps. Otherwise, crew
members on the aircraft would get nervous.

The flight profile was changed from
12,500 feet to 5,000 feet but even so we
were briefed on oxygen deprivation and
to notice the symptoms. It was still
advised to wear a warm jacket, even
though we were not going to be at 12,500
feet.

We needed to have all small items
securely in our pockets, and cameras and
people using cell phones had their
devices secured by lanyards to a metal
bar above and behind our heads. It was
not a concern for our equipment that
these procedures were used; it was for the
safety of the spectators below us that
these safety measures were used.

After taking off, we did several
orbits to reach the jump altitude. During
this time, the team suited up. While it was
all interesting and fun to watch, the most
intriguing item to me was the setup that
fastened the smoke canisters to the foot
of the parachutist.

Once we got to the jump altitude, the
streamers were released/thrown out of
the door and were watched for wind drift
to calculate the position for the jump.
Also, the cool temps at that altitude was a
welcome relief from the Texas fall heat.

As jump time approached, the
Knights started fist bumping and slap-
ping five. The cool part for all the guests
aboard the Fokker was as the Knights
were pumping each other up, they includ-
ed the guests like they were part of the
team! Then they proceeded to jump, with
the nonchalant of walking through a door.

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Henderson Executive Airport (HND) pow- craft at Henderson Executive Airport.
ered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
To further sustainability, NBAA joined
Innovation in Focus with the General Aviation Manufacturers
Association and other industry stakeholders
This year’s NBAA-BACE put new to announce a new Business Aviation
modes of transport, such as unmanned air- Global Sustainability Summit in
craft systems (UAS) and urban air mobili- Washington, DC, in March 2020. A panel of
ty (UAM) vehicles, front and center. Full- industry leaders, in an “I Want My SAF”
scale prototypes and concepts for the vehi- forum, offered perspectives about increas-
cles were thronged by attendees in the all- ing SAF availability and usage before a
new UAS/UAM Innovation Display Area. standing-room only audience.

On the keynote stage, Bolen present- Outreach to the Next-
ed NBAA’s Meritorious Service to Generation Workforce
Aviation Award to record-breaking pilot,
military veteran and business leader Ross Throughout the show, trailblazing avi-
Perot, Jr., who is partnering with Uber on ators were honored, and shared their work
UAM infrastructure. Head of Uber to attract the next generation of visionaries
Elevate, Eric Allison, shared the latest to join the business aviation workforce.
steps toward realizing that vision, and
tech entrepreneur Sky Dayton, an Barrington Irving, who in 2007
investor in electric aircraft startup Joby became the youngest pilot to fly solo
Aviation, predicted UAM could become around the world, received NBAA’s 2019
a reality in just a few years. American Spirit Award for his work to
engage young people in the pursuit of sci-
A brand-new composite-bodied aer- ence, technology, engineering and math
obatic aircraft, the GameBird GB1, was (STEM) education, and careers in aviation.
brought to the stage by Steuart Walton,
Game Composites founder and chair- Also on the keynote stage, U.S. Air
man. The stage also featured the iconic Force Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt,
jet-propelled wing that “Jetman” Yves America’s first female fighter pilot, shared her
Rossy uses to fly like bird, with Rossy work promoting diversity in aviation, along
sharing the story of how his team devel- with retired Air Force general and former
oped this experimental technology. NBAA Board Chair Lloyd “Fig” Newton.

On the show floor, an inaugural New On the show’s final day, Careers in
Product Showcase introduced 11 new, dis- Business Aviation Day hosted hundreds
tinctive products from a host of innovative of students who attended NBAA-BACE
companies. Inside the convention center and for free, where they heard from FAA
at Henderson Executive Airport, nearly 100 Administrator Steve Dickson and Jim
of the latest business aircraft were on display.
Continued on Page 21
Also at the airport, Gulfstream

18 In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years November 2019

NALL REPORT: GA FATAL ACCIDENTS CONTINUE TO DECLINE

By Dan Namowitz The 1,214 total accidents for the year tion for GA appeared to lend support to the AOPA Air Safety Institute released the
rose from the previous annual figure of effectiveness of numerous industry initia-
AOPA 1,173, while flight hours grew to 24.64 tives whose goal is to reduce those mishaps. Joseph T. Nall report last month indicat-
million from the previous year’s estimate As measured by the decline in fatal crashes,
The general aviation fatal accident of 23.98 million hours flown. the results suggest that 2016 was one of the ing the general aviation fatal accident
rate for 2016 continued the previous safest years for general aviation on record,
year’s decline even as total hours flown Significantly, the 195 fatal accidents said AOPA Air Safety Institute Executive rate for 2016 continued the previous
marked three years of steady growth, in 2016 were down from 221 in 2015, an Director Richard McSpadden.
according to the Twenty-eighth Joseph T. 11.7-percent decrease. Preliminary figures
Nall Report released Oct. 11 by the for 2017 suggest another annual decline. “These numbers continue to demon-
AOPA Air Safety Institute. strate historic performance in aviation
Once again, the fatal-accident reduc-

year’s decline. (Mike Fizer/AOPA)

Trusted. safety,” he said.
The Nall Report analyzes data from
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Beechcraft Bonanza C/D 35 1951 1953 Cessna Turbo 182T 2001+ Piper Arrow IV Turbo PA 28RT 201T 1979 1990 FAA’s annual General Aviation and Part
Beechcraft Bonanza J/K/M 35 1958 1960 Cessna Turbo 182T/G1000 2006+ Piper Cherokee 140 PA 28 140 1964 1977 135 Activity Survey, which breaks down
Beechcraft Bonanza N/P 35 1961 1963 Cessna Turbo 206H 1998+ Piper Cherokee 150 PA 28 150 1961 1967 aircraft activity by category and class,
Beechcraft Bonanza V35 A/B 1966 1982 Cessna Turbo 210M Centurion Piper Cherokee 160 PA 28 160 1961 1967 and purpose of flight, among other char-
Cessna 150 1959 1977 Cirrus SR20 Analog Gauges 1977 1978 Piper Cherokee 180 PA 28 180 1963 1973 acteristics. Excluded from the analysis
Cessna 152 1978 1986 Cirrus SR20 G1 G2 2000 2003 Piper Dakota PA 28 236 1979 1994 are gliders, weight-shift control aircraft,
Cessna 172 Universal Cirrus SR20 G3 2003 2007 Piper Cherokee Lance PA 32R 300 1976 1978 powered parachutes, gyrocopters, and
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Cessna 172RG 1998 2006 Cirrus SR22 G3 Turbo 2007+ Piper Tomahawk PA 38 112 1978 1982 pilot-related accidents declined, and acci-
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Cessna 182RG Turbo 1981 1986 Piper Arrow II PA 28R 200 1995 2002 from 2015’s roughly 74 percent. Of the
Cessna 182T Analog Gauges 1978 1986 Piper Arrow III PA 28R 201 1967 1971 1,036 accidents in the fixed-wing non-
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ADS-B REBATES GOING, GOING, GONE……

The Federal Aviation Administration yet with installation, will be allotted the surveillance system that enables air traf- take advantage of the many benefits
(FAA) announced on Oct. 11 that all specified time needed to complete the fic controllers to track aircraft with ADS-B offers. The FAA has reiterated
20,000 rebates offered to general aviation requirements for the rebate. greater accuracy and reliability. that the deadline will not change.
aircraft owners to equip their aircraft with
a new surveillance technology have been Starting Jan. 1, 2020, Automatic The FAA first launched the $500 For more information on ADS-B,
issued and are no longer available. Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast ADS-B rebate program in September visit www.faa.gov/nextgen/equipadsb/.
(ADS-B) Out avionics will be required 2016 to encourage owners of fixed-wing,
Aircraft owners who have already for aircraft flying in certain, controlled single engine piston aircraft to equip in
reserved their rebate, but not claimed it airspace. ADS-B is the state-of-the-art advance of the Jan. 1, 2020 deadline and

Nall Report

Continued from Page 18

but a 10-year high in the fatal category.
• The 40 accidents that occurred dur-

ing Part 137 agricultural aircraft opera-
tions were the most in a commercial
fixed-wing category, with maneuvering
implicated in half the mishaps. Thirteen
Part 137 accidents were fatal.

• The 79 noncommercial GA heli-
copter accident total of 2016 established
a 10-year low. The 17.7-percent fatal-
accident rate (14 accidents) increased
slightly from 2015.

• There were 35 commercial heli-
copter accidents, of which three were
fatal. The fatal accidents and their rate
marked the lowest in 10 years, according
to the report.

Report Gets New Format

The Twenty-eighth Nall Report intro-
duces a new all-digital, web-based interac-
tive format. In an effort to modernize con-
tent, the Nall Report features six navigation
buttons at the bottom of the introduction
page, each taking the reader to the designat-
ed section. For example, the Non-commer-
cial Fixed Wing button takes users to that
section of the report, which features drop-
down accordion buttons that expand on sig-
nificant categories. The modernized layout
allows users to easily locate their areas of
interest and quickly search for information.

The Air Safety Institute, funded by
donations to the AOPA Foundation, pro-
vides free educational resources and sup-
ports initiatives that improve general avi-
ation safety and grow the pilot popula-
tion including award-winning online
courses, in-person seminars, flight
instructor renewal courses, and accident
analysis – all created with the goal of
helping all pilots fly more safely.

The Nall Report honors the memory
of Joseph T. Nall, an NTSB member who
died as a passenger in an airplane acci-
dent in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1989.

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20 In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years November 2019

EAA INTRODUCES FREE ONLINE

BUILDER'S LOG FOR MEMBERS
A new, online EAA Builder’s Log
that is free for all EAA members to use to EAA Builder's Log, free for all EAA
document their projects and demonstrate members to use to document their proj-
compliance with the FAA’s 51 percent ects and demonstrate compliance with
rule is up and running at EAA.org/ the FAA's 51 percent rule, is up and run-
BuildersLog. ning at EAA.org/BuildersLog.

The EAA Builder’s Log allows (Courtesy EAA)
members to post an unlimited number of
entries, which can consist of photos, text, the creator of the build log. It’s also possible
PDF documents, Excel files, and more, to to document multiple builds at once, and
create a detailed record of the work done multiple builders can contribute to the log in
on build and restoration projects alike. the case of group build projects.

The EAA Builder’s Log is a great The EAA Builder’s Log resulted from
way to show your work to a designated a collaboration with EAA member, aircraft
airworthiness representative, and to sim- builder, and programmer Don White.
ply have a searchable reference on your Many members already know Don’s work
project. After a successful soft launch at from the Young Eagles day software that
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, the site he developed for EAA to make it easier to
is open and ready for more build projects. host a Young Eagles rally.

“Our hope is the EAA Builder’s Log For more information on using the
will support our homebuilding members, EAA Builder’s Log, a helpful webinar is
allow them to share useful information, available for EAA members to watch at
and make it easier to document compli- eaa.org or directly at eaa.org/Videos/
ance with the 51 percent rule,” said EAA Webinars/Aircraft-Building/608940902
Director of Chapters and Homebuilding 3001.
Charlie Becker. “Additionally, the
searchable online log will be a great help
to builders who may need to troubleshoot
an issue with their aircraft.”

Users can follow along other builds,
although there is also a private entry feature
that allows some entries to be visible to only

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

IN AVIATION ADVISORY BOARD

Senior Living and Care Solutions U.S. Department of Transportation academia and government to find ways
Secretary Elaine L. Chao on Oct. 9 to address the shortage of female profes-
Senior Care Authority, Peninsula will provide you the announced that the Federal Aviation sionals entering aviation careers by
guidance concerning your loved one, including finding Administration(FAA) has established the recruiting women through this commit-
the best places to live, receiving the proper care, and nav- Women in Aviation Advisory Board. tee, and providing them with clear path-
igating through a complex health care system. ways to aviation careers.
“Our nation is facing a shortage of
• Free consultations pilots and aviation professionals; there are The work of the Board will focus on
• Available 7 days a week great opportunities in this sector and we analyzing industry trends; coordinating
• Serving South San Francisco to Palo Alto want to encourage more women to enter efforts among airlines, nonprofit organi-
these exciting professions,” said U.S. zations, and aviation and engineering
For more information contact Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao. associations to facilitate support for
Annamarie Buonocore at women pursuing aviation careers;
650/504-8549 The FAA accepted nominations for expanding scholarship opportunities; and
qualified candidates to serve on the enhancing training, mentorship, educa-
[email protected] Women in Aviation Advisory Board at tion and outreach programs for women
the Federal Register through Oct. 29. The interested in aviation careers.
objective of the Board is to provide inde-
pendent advice and recommendations to “We must find ways to inspire women
the FAA in supporting women’s involve- and young people to enter the aviation pro-
ment in the aviation field. fession,” said FAA Administrator Steve
Dickson. “We need pilots, mechanics,
The Department of Transportation engineers and many other professionals to
and the Federal Aviation Administration
are committed to working with industry, Continued on Page 21

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PIPER AIRCRAFT LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

Piper Aircraft Inc. announced on Oct. and responsive resource across all plat- of the line M-Class aircraft as well as a brand The site offers easier access to Piper’s
18 the launch of a completely redesigned forms and devices. Specifically, we wanted new interior configurator. It also offers fully important online content areas, including
website: www.piper.com. The website, a to focus on making it easier for our users to interactive 360-degree tours of specific Piper in-depth profiles of the entire Piper prod-
highly-anticipated project for both Piper quickly access valuable information about models along with new video content. uct line, global sales and dealer contacts,
customers and dealers, has been designed our products and ensure their regional Additionally, each Piper dealer partner has a product support networking, parts and
to offer the ultimate user-friendly experi- Piper dealer and Service Centers are sim- home page with company information, con- warranty, technical publications, event
ence with improved navigation and func- ply one click away, said Ron Gunnarson, tact details, and location specifics. schedules, financing, leadership sum-
tionality while allowing customers to see Piper Vice President of Sales, Marketing, maries, and employment opportunities.
the full product line up that Piper offers. and Customer Support. The site’s new aesthetic features high-
impact visuals with a responsive format To review the new site, go to
"Our primary goal during the redesign The new site features an interactive that has been optimized for mobile devices piper.com.
process was to create a more, user-centric paint scheme selector for the company’s top to provide a better browsing experience.

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22 In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years November 2019

PORSCHE AND BOEING TO PARTNER ON PREMIUM URBAN AIR

MOBILITY MARKET

Porsche and Boeing on Oct. 10 Porsche and Boeing have agreed to work together to study the future of premium per- safely coexist. “Porsche and Boeing
signed a Memorandum of Understanding together bring precision engineering,
to explore the premium urban air mobili- sonal urban air mobility vehicles. (Courtesy Porsche) style and innovation to accelerate urban
ty market and the extension of urban traf- air mobility worldwide.”
fic into airspace. With this partnership, sidiary Aurora Flight Sciences are also mobility ecosystem, and provides an
both companies will leverage their developing a concept for a fully electric opportunity to investigate the develop- A 2018 study by Porsche Consulting
unique market strengths and insights to vertical takeoff and landing vehicle. ment of a premium urban air mobility forecasts that the urban air mobility mar-
study the future of premium personal Engineers from both companies, as well vehicle with a leading automotive ket will pick up speed after 2025. The
urban air mobility vehicles. as Porsche subsidiaries Porsche brand,” said Steve Nordlund, Vice study also indicates that urban air mobil-
Engineering Services GmbH and Studio President and General Manager of ity solutions will transport passengers
“Porsche is looking to enhance its F.A. Porsche, will implement and test a Boeing NeXt, an organization that is lay- more quickly and efficiently than current
scope as a sports car manufacturer by prototype. ing the foundation for a next-generation conventional means of terrestrial trans-
becoming a leading brand for premium mobility ecosystem in which port, at a lower cost and with greater flex-
mobility. In the longer term, this could “This collaboration builds on our autonomous and piloted vehicles can ibility. For more information about
mean moving into the third dimension of efforts to develop a safe and efficient new Porsche, visit www.porsche.com.
travel,” says Detlev von Platen, Member
of the Executive Board for Sales and Boeing is the world’s largest aero-
Marketing at Porsche AG. “We are com- space company and leading provider of
bining the strengths of two leading glob- commercial airplanes, defense, space and
al companies to address a potential key security systems, and global services. As
market segment of the future.” the top U.S. exporter, the company sup-
ports commercial and government cus-
As part of the partnership, the com- tomers in more than 150 countries.
panies will create an international team to Boeing employs more than 150,000 peo-
address various aspects of urban air ple worldwide and leverages the talents
mobility, including analysis of the market of a global supplier base. invest in its
potential for premium vehicles and possi- people and future growth.
ble use cases.
For more information, visit Boeing
Boeing, Porsche and Boeing sub- at www.boeing.com.

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Low wing with great visibility. Cruise comfort- installed. Prop installed. Interior partially installed. whole life. Owner flies plane at about
ably at 140+ mph. New glass partially installed. Has been hangared once a week for pleasure with logs of all
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RENO 2019 AND MOVING FORWARD

By Joe Gonzalez The Jet Provost. AKA Miss Piggy makes a pass. (Joe Gonzalez) pilot and aircraft team! The second place
came home with well-known pilot, Kevin
The amazing National Cham- Early morning and Dreadnaught awaits. Race modified Goldfinger a crowd Eldridge, at 358.740 MPH.
pionship Air Races are moving for- (Joe Gonzalez) favorite placed 3rd in the gold final.
ward! Mother nature greetings The ever popular and wonderful Prop
included very cool mornings, pleasant (Joe Gonzalez) Noise Class, AKA the T-6 Class had very
early afternoon temperatures, and some- intense and canopy-to-canopy, wing-tip-
what hot late afternoons. The vendors had Military Appreciation Day at the races. In hot pursui. (Joe Gonzalez) to-wing-tip racing action! In first place
a better year, and the crowds seemed larg- (Joe Gonzalez) Gold, Chris Rushing in Barons Revenge
er than last year. The grandstands seemed came home at 236.081 MPH. The second
to be better occupied later in the day. Last Formula 1 Racer. Atomic Pumpkin. Hot gold prospect Sawbones lost the place came home with Chris LeFaye in
year even on the last gold day, grandstands (Joe Gonzalez) Midnight Miss at 233.087 MPH
seemed about a quarter full; this year the canopy and sat out the balance of the
grandstands were about 80 percent filled. The 2019 Jet Class, always a crowd
races. (Joe Gonzalez) favorite, had these Gold Results: Coming
The National Air Races introduced a home with the Gold was Pete Zaccagino
new attraction this year, STOL Drag in an L-29 Just Lucky at 495.106 MPH.
Racing. This first year demonstration Second place came home with Mike
provided a combination of heart-pound- Steiger in an L-39 American Spirit at
ing head-to-head racing with some major 488.129 MPH. The jet class has several
big horsepower. These bush-pilot-look- birds able to kick the 500 MPH door open
ing high-wing aircraft include tundra- while racing.
style wheels and tires, short take-off and
landing. The pilot gets airborne very The BiPlane Class shows off the
quickly, makes a very short landing roll, skill, including construction, the mainte-
completely stops, and makes a quick turn nance, piloting in race conditions, and
about, again repeats the short take off and safety for pilot and supporting crew. The
landing, while being timed. The day after 2019 gold came home with Andrew
the races concluded, during departure, Buehler in a modified Mong Sport at
one of these birds (Draco) was lost. All 227.755 MPH. The Tom Aberle
on board walked safely away. This new Memorial Gold Race was canceled due to
racing class is expected center stage at the excessive wind speeds and guests. The
2020 races! This is the first new racing second place was awarded to Phillip
class created in 22 years! I for one think Ensley in Magic, a Pitts S-1S.
this new racing class will be a big crowd
pleaser! The Formula One Gold for 2019
shows off great skill. If you get a chance,
The RARA officials did an outstand- sit in a formula one bird and close the
ing job again this year. The many hours canopy. I have been able to sit in a couple
devoted to preparation, practice, and cer- birds, and come home with the sensation
tification resulted in 124 planes and 134 of putting on a tight fitting shoe! Very
pilots being signed off and able to com- limited space is an understatement! The
pete this year. Gold went home with Lowell Slatter in
Fraed Naught at 243.442 MPH. The
Here are some of the highlight rac- lucky second place went home with
ing results for 2019: The ever popular big Justin Meaders in Limitess at 237.010
guys Unlimited Class was dominated by MPH. This class always has wing-tip-to-
the Hawker Sea Furies (mainly from the wing-tip intense racing. Pylon passing
House of Sanders) and the North occurs frequently. When at the races,
American P-51 Mustang. The much- spend much time in the Formula One and
deserved Unlimited Gold came home BiPlane hangar, bring your gift of gab,
with Dennis Sanders in Dreadnought. and your camera!
This one-of-a- kind beauty is powered by
a Pratt & Whitney 4360. Winning speed Reno also features the National
was 403.274 MPH. The ability of this Aviation Hall of Fame. I recommend you
pilot and machine clearly dominated the spend several hours looking at and admir-
Gold Race! The second place finisher ing these magnificent and rare machines.
came home with Joel Swager in Hawker Take your camera; you will need it! The
Sea Fury 924 from the House of Sanders. 2019 Grand Champion Neil A.
This amazing bird is about 98 percent Armstrong was awarded to the 1931
stock, including the Bristol Centuris WACO QCF that is owned by Chris
sleeve-valve engine. Galloway. This stunner left me speech-
less! The Paul E. Garber trophy for clas-
The ever-getting-faster Sport Class sic aircraft was awarded to the 1952
featured birds able to knock on the Cessna195, with factory blue accents on
400MPH door that few go through! This polished metal. Words barely describe
year again had Andrew Findlay come this beauty owned by Bela Havasreti. The
home with the Gold at 390.744 MPH. Orville & Wilbur Wright trophy for
The field was left far behind this skilled antique aircraft was presented to the 1936

Continued on Page 26

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CONSTRUCTION AT BOSTON LOGAN

SQUEEZES

GA RAMP CAPACITY

By AOPA Staff Flight Support by calling 617/561-2500
no less than four hours before their flight
A significant reduction in general or no more than 10 days before the flight.
aviation ramp capacity during construc- Parking on Signature’s ramp is limited to
tion at General Edward Lawrence Logan a maximum of four hours.
International Airport in Boston will
require most operators to receive permis- Signature Flight Support will pro-
sion and make parking reservations prior vide discounted pricing for flights drop-
to flight until 2023 or beyond. ping passengers at Logan airport and
repositioning to Signature’s facility at
A notice to airmen advises that the Laurence G. Hanscom Field in Bedford,
GA ramp is closed except for military air- Ma. Call Signature Flight Support in
craft, life flight, and law enforcement Boston for details. Check notams careful-
operations. Other operators must obtain ly for revisions and updates to proce-
prior permission or reservations directly dures.
through fixed-base operator Signature

DIVORCE – PATERNITY Reno 2019 STOL Drag Racing demo. Yes this bird is
MEN’S RIGHTS off the pavement on the gravel.
Continued from Page 24
If you are Involved in a Divorce or (Joe Gonzalez)
Paternity Case... Stinson SR-8 owned by David Lunsford.
...you Should Know That: The finish, fit, leather interior, immacu-
late paint and finish certainly gets your
1. You may have an excellent chance of obtaining child custody; attention. The interior reminds me of a
2. It’s your child...she doesn’t own it; period Rolls Royce.
3. There are numerous legal methods of avoiding alimony;
4. There are numerous legal methods of avoiding loss of your property; The Henry “Hap” Arnold trophy for
5. If properly represented, you won’t be “taken to the cleaners”, Military Aircraft was awarded to the 1945
6. Courts can be legally required not to favor the woman; Piper L4-J owned by Ken Schmitt, and
7. You can fight against false charges of child abuse or spousal abuse. the Herb Kelleher trophy for large aircraft
8. You can emerge from a divorce emotionally and financially sound; awarded to the 1939 Grumman Goose
9. Men do have rights! owned by Gary Filizttii. The latter could
10. California cases only. easily be the very best example in exis-
tence. The trophy for contemporary air-
Contact: Lawyers For Men’s Rights craft was awarded to the 1962 Meyers
213-384-8886 200 owned by Bruce Mayes. The
People’s Choice award for Airplane of the
or visit us at www.mensrightslawyers.com Year went to the duel winner of the 1931
LAW OFFICES OF STUART J. FABER WACO QCF.

The NAHF was started in 1998, with
the goal of historic preservation of these
rare and significant pieces of aviation his-
tory in flying condition. All aircraft
entered are judged by a five-expert panel,
including representatives of the National
Air and Space Museum.

The don’t hiccup pass! Thunderbirds precision pass.
(Joe Gonzalez) (Joe Gonzalez)

Reno for 2019 will be long remem-
bered. Start planning for Sept. 16-20,
2020 and attending the 57th National
Championship Air Races. I put this ultra
special event on my calendar already! I
plan on seeing you there! Thanks for
reading!

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BUSINESS NEWS

FLAGSHIP CESSNA CITATION LONGITUDE ENTERS SERVICE, SIGNALS NEW

DIMENSION FOR BUSINESS AVIATION

Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. said Kriya Shortt, senior vice president, passenger expectations in the super-mid- Textron Aviation Inc., last month
company, on Oct. 2 announced the first Global Customer Support. “The size class by delivering the quietest cabin, announced the first deliveries of the com-
deliveries of the company’s new flagship Longitude’s industry-leading on-board a low cabin altitude (5,950 feet/1,814 pany’s new flagship Cessna Citation
Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize diagnostics system is backed by Textron meters), more standard features and a Longitude super-midsize business jet.
business jet, signaling the start of a new Aviation’s team of 3,000 customer serv- comfortable, bespoke interior. With seat-
dimension in business travel. The ice employees. Our expert technicians ing for up to 12 passengers, including an (Courtesy Textron Aviation, Inc.)
Longitude received FAA type certifica- trained alongside the development of the optional crew jump seat, the Longitude
tion on Sept. 21, 2019. program and are ready to support our cus- features a stand-up, six-foot tall flat-floor Garmin G5000 flight deck and is pow-
tomers wherever they are in the world.” cabin. A standard double-club configura- ered by FADEC-equipped Honeywell
“The newly certified Citation tion delivers the most legroom in the HTF7700L turbofan engines with fully
Longitude brings unrivaled technology to The clean-sheet design of the super-midsize class. Fully berthable seats integrated autothrottles with envelope
the business travel market, for both the Longitude integrates the latest technolo- are designed and manufactured in-house protection. The spacious cockpit incorpo-
passenger and the pilot, offering our cus- gy throughout the aircraft, including the and a spacious walk-in baggage compart- rates easier access and an ergonomic
tomers the most efficient and productive next evolution of the Garmin G5000 ment is accessible throughout the entire design that fully focuses on crew comfort
super-midsize jet now in operation,” said flight deck. The comfortable, bespoke flight. State-of-the-art cabin technology and efficiency.
Ron Draper, president and CEO. “We are interior of the Longitude has class-lead- enables passengers to manage their envi-
thrilled to now transition this program ing legroom, cabin sound levels that are ronment and entertainment from any
into service.” nearly twice as quiet as the nearest com- mobile device, while high-speed internet
petitor, a low cabin altitude of 5,950 feet maximizes in-flight productivity.
The Longitude features the longest and more standard features than all other
maintenance intervals in its class – 800 competitors in this segment. The clean-sheet design of the
hours or 18 months – and is the most Longitude integrates the latest technolo-
cost-effective aircraft in its category. With a range of 3,500 nautical miles gy throughout the aircraft, bringing cus-
(6,482 kilometers) and full fuel payload tomers the lowest ownership cost in its
“The Longitude was designed of 1,600 pounds (726 kilograms), the class. It features the next evolution of the
around maximizing reliability and opera- Citation Longitude is designed to elevate
tional availability for our customers,”

SYBERJET SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES FIRST FLIGHT OF THE SJ30I
SERIES AIRCRAFT IN SAN ANTONIO, TX

SyberJet Aircraft has successfully SJ30i Flight Test Aircraft Take Off (Courtesy SyberJet) cockpit and electronic design to make it
completed first flight of its SJ30i aircraft id Mark Fairchild, Vice President of
featuring SyberVisionTM, an all-new but features four 12-inch liquid crystal SmartRunway, TOLD, ADS-B In, emer- Customer Experience. He adds, “In addi-
cockpit based around the Honeywell displays, including the SmartView syn- gency descent mode, and RVSM opera- tion, the SJ30i also features an all-new
Epic 2.0 avionics suite, new ergonomic thetic vision system (SVS), INAV mov- tions. Options include CPDLC, XM interior design in conjunction with the
enhancements, electronic standby atti- ing map display system, electronics weather, flight data recorder, cockpit lowest cabin altitude of any business jet
tude/heading display, and much more. charts/maps, TCAS II, TAWS Level A, voice recorder, dual charts/maps, HF flying today to provide a bespoke experi-
SyberJet conducted the flight out of its synoptic displays, dual flight manage- radio, SATCOM, enhanced vision sys- ence for its passengers and crew.”
Engineering and Product Development ment systems (FMS) with dual WAAS tems, second MFD, and the flexibility for
Center at the San Antonio International GPS/LPV, single inertial navigation sys- other customer requests. Chuck Taylor, President of SyberJet
Airport (KSAT) and kicked off an 18- tem (IRS), onboard weather radar, full commented on this momentous occasion
month certification test program, which EICAS, electronic checklists, DME, “The SJ30i takes the original SJ30-2 for the SyberVisionTM flight test air-
will culminate in an amended type certifi- ADS-B Out, and 0.3 nm RNP, as well as to the next level. While it remains the craft, stating, “First flight of the SJ30i is
cate for the SJ30i and immediate subse- support for FANS-1A, SmartLanding, fastest and longest-range jet in its class, a significant milestone for the program.
quent deliveries thereafter. the SJ30 now has all of the advances in Our Research and Development team
and supplier partners have done a fantas-
Mark Elwess, Chief Engineering tic job of integrating the SyberVisionTM
Test Pilot and Senior Flight Test Engineer cockpit into the proven SJ30 platform.
Robert Moehle put the aircraft through its SyberVisionTM makes the fastest and
paces during the flight. Mark comments, longest-range light business jet in the
“We completed all of the test points world, the SJ30, even better.”
planned for the first flight and got a look
at how much easier the cockpit and sys- The flight test aircraft will be on dis-
tems are to manage with the new play (Static Space SD908) at the NBAA
Honeywell Epic 2.0 cockpit. The SJ30i in Las Vegas this month. Stop by to dis-
known as the fastest and longest ranged cuss why owning an SJ30i is better now
light jet on the market now has a cockpit than ever before.
to lead us into the next generation.”
For more information, contact
The SJ30i, with SyberVision, retains Chuck Taylor at 435/590-4295 or Mark
all of the same performance characteris- Fairchild at 512/947-3148.
tics of SyberJet’s current SJ30-2 model

28 In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years November 2019

BUSINESS NEWS

BOOM SUPERSONIC ADDS 29-YEAR INDUSTRY EXEC

TO DRIVE GLOBAL SALES

Ex-Embraer Senior Executive Ryan Scott to Lead First Independent Supersonic Airliner Sales

Boom Supersonic on Oct. 17 Boom Supersonic is redefining what it means to fly by building Overture, history’s and its awe-inspiring customer experi-
announced the hiring of Ryan Scott as ence. I cannot wait to help bring this
Senior Vice President of Global Sales to fastest commercial airliner. (Courtesy Boom Supersonic) innovation to the world.”
drive worldwide airline adoption of
Overture, Boom’s flagship supersonic multiple times global salesperson of the nomic analysis as well as engineering Recent studies show aviation and
passenger jet. By hiring a senior sales year. Prior to launching the Executive analysis. business traveler interest in Supersonic
leader of this caliber, Boom is signaling Jets division, Scott was a key team mem- Travel are growing rapidly. In a June 2019
to the aviation market that Overture is ber in the introduction of the ERJ-145 “The Supersonic Future is here and Boom market study, more than 75 percent
entering a new phase of development. regional jet. Earlier, Scott served as a I’m excited to develop and lead Boom’s of aviation executives rated Supersonic as
Senior Embraer Airline Analyst focusing global sales organization,” said Scott. the most important and relevant innova-
“Ryan Scott has an outstanding track on fleet planning, performance and eco- “Boom’s flagship aircraft, Overture, will tion investment for their company’s future.
record of leadership and accomplishment make history both in its unmatched speed
built over many years in the global avia- Boom Supersonic is redefining what it
tion industry,” said Blake Scholl, means to fly by building Overture, history’s
Founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic. fastest commercial airliner. Boom’s vision
“Additionally his experience is unique is to bring families, businesses, and cultures
and highly relevant, in that he worked on closer together through supersonic travel
two highly successful pre-certification and make the world dramatically more
aircraft programs. We are confident that accessible. The company is backed by
Ryan is the right leader to take Boom and world-class investors and has 30 aircraft on
Overture from launch through deliveries pre-order from Japan Airlines and Virgin
to airlines worldwide.” Group. Founded in 2014, Boom has assem-
bled a world-class team of more than 130
As a founding member of the full-time employees who have made contri-
Embraer Executive Jets team, Scott grew butions to over 40 air and spacecraft. For
the brand from unknown to over $2B in more information, please visit
revenue. As a result, Scott was named https://boomsupersonic.com.

GULFSTREAM INTRODUCES THE ALL-NEW GULFSTREAM G700

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a Dynamics made to develop Gulfstream the largest in the industry; the industry’s Gulfstream Introduces The All-New
wholly owned subsidiary of General technology for Gulfstream products. lowest cabin altitude, 100 percent fresh Gulfstream G700.
Dynamics, on Oct. 21 introduced its new Thanks to our nearly 18,000 employees air and a whisper-quiet cabin.
flagship, “the most spacious, best-per- around the world, the G700 is continuing a (Ccourtesy Gulfstream Aerospace)
forming aircraft in the business-jet indus- long Gulfstream tradition: raising the bar “Gulfstream has a long tradition of
try,” the Gulfstream G700TM. The G700 for ourselves and the industry.” listening to our customers, and the G700 Gulfstream G700 Ultragalley.
blends proven ultralong-range, speed and cabin is the evolution of that collabora- (Ccourtesy Gulfstream Aerospace)
performance with flight-deck innovation The G700 heralds a new era for tion,” said Burns. “Customers shared how
and cutting-edge cabin creation to offer Gulfstream, building on the company’s much they value flexibility and comfort in active-control sidesticks and the industry’s
customers an unprecedented aircraft decades-long investment in research and the cabin, all without compromising the most extensive use of touch-screen tech-
experience. development and ensuing successes. The speed and range advantages they have nology, the flight deck also comes stan-
aircraft boasts the tallest, widest and longest come to expect from Gulfstream. The dard with another Gulfstream award-win-
Gulfstream announced the G700 on cabin in the industry with leading range and G700 delivers all that and more.”
the eve of the 2019 National Business speed capabilities. The G700 can fly 7,500 Continued on Page 32
Aviation Association Convention & nautical miles/13,890 kilometers at Mach The aircraft also offers a range of
Exhibition in Las Vegas. During the 0.85 or 6,400 nm/11,853 km at Mach 0.90. cabin amenities that revolutionize the
event, Gulfstream President Mark Burns benefits of business-jet travel, including
revealed a full-scale mockup of the G700 Design Innovation the most advanced circadian lighting sys-
and showed a video of the aircraft taxiing tem in aviation. The Gulfstream-devel-
under its own power at Gulfstream head- The all-new cabin on the G700 oped technology recreates sunrise and
quarters in Savannah, Ga. allows customers to extend their person- sunset through thousands of white and
al and professional lifestyle to their air- amber LEDs, gently coaxing passengers
“The Gulfstream G700 takes the very craft. With up to five living areas, the into their new time zone and greatly
best elements from our most innovative G700 offers an extra-large ultragalley reducing the physical impact of traveling
products and unites them with cutting- with a passenger lounge or crew com- halfway around the world nonstop.
edge advances to create an all-new, partment; a six-place dining or confer-
advanced-technology aircraft that rede- ence room; and a master suite with show- Safety And Performance
fines safety, comfort and range at speed,” er. The Gulfstream Cabin Experience
said Burns. “This announcement is the promotes and enhances wellness through The G700 features the award-win-
biggest news in business aviation history 20 Gulfstream panoramic oval windows, ning Symmetry Flight DeckTM and other
and is the result of the investments General new safety advancements. Along with

November 2019 www.inflightusa.com 29

Flying With Faber

I’m often asked, “What is your MY FAVORITE HOTELS
favorite hotel?” The answer is not
easy. It’s like asking which of your The Clement, Palo Alto. (Courtesy The Clement Hotel Palo Alto) Stuart J. Faber
children is your favorite. Or, what’s your
favorite food? My answers depend on my The roof-top pool and whirlpool. (Courtesy The Clement Hotel Palo Alto) and Aunt Bea
mood and my objective. For example,
there is a hotel in Wisconsin where we swift and painless – and not at a tradition- and dinner. Formulated in their Open derloin of beef, a succulent lamb loin or a
stayed during childhood fishing trips. The al desk. Sign your name one time and Kitchen, cuisine is presented in the roasted duck breast. A splendid array of side
room rate was around six bucks. I still never again during your visit. And there Dining Room, the outdoor Dining dishes, plus tempting desserts will satisfy
love to visit this great old place. Other is no tipping. The gratuities are built into Terrace, your guest suite, or in a private whatever craving might overcome you.
times, I love elegance. La Mamounia - the hotel rate. There are no checks to cabana on the sun-drenched roof top pool
Palace Hotel in Marrakesh, Morocco sign, and no tips to distribute, because deck overlooking the Stanford University Outstanding Accommodations
comes to mind. everything – all food, most beverages, campus. A fully stocked Guest Pantry is
valet parking, internet access, and tips are open for refrigerator raids 24 hours a day. The swanky rooms and suites are
Most of the time, I crave solitude, included in the room rate and the five per- studies in modern and sophisticated com-
comfort and just a muted dusting of lux- cent service charge. You can launch your meal with mar- fort. The one-bedroom suites include a
ury – not too much or it becomes ostenta- inated baby artichokes, seared day boat separate living room and bedroom. Each
tious. I’ll describe two of my favorites, Dining scallops or a lemony hummus. Dig into a unit provides a thoughtfully designed lay-
each of which provides a superb blend of giant 100 percent Angus beef burger or a out with an array of amenities. State-of-
comfort, service and most important, Prepare yourself for all-inclusive smoked salmon club sandwich – perhaps the-art technology, as complex as a jet’s
serenity. pampering, including breakfast, lunch a BLT. instrument panel, is combined with com
such as Matouk linens, Frette towels,
The Clement Palo Alto, 711 El Later, sink your teeth into a seared ten- robes and bath amenities. Samsung
Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301, IPTVs, Nespresso coffee machines, and
650/322.711, info@theclementpaloalto in-room refrigerators elevates the com-
.com. fort level. Spacious, stone-lined bath-
rooms include a soaking tub and a sepa-
It takes formidable talent to combine rate glass-enclosed shower.
the ultimate in hi-tech with down-home,
kick-your-shoes-off comfort and make it Several of the suites can be config-
work in a luxury hotel. Well, that’s exact- ured into Two-Bedroom and Tandem
ly what they have accomplished at the units, which are ideal for families and
Clement. I noticed a unique difference groups. The two-bedroom suites include
the moment I pulled up to the front a one-bedroom suite with a separate liv-
entrance. The universal protocol that is ing room, bedroom and bathroom, com-
omnipresent throughout the world has bined with a connecting bedroom and
been discarded at the Clement. bathroom. The tandem suites include two
one-bedroom suites, which share a pri-
You know the drill. “Welcome to the vate entry vestibule.
hotel.” The valet opens the door and gets
a tip. Another guy pops the trunk and Downstairs, the cozy Living Room is
removes the luggage. Give him a tip. He accented with a stone fireplace – an invit-
or she places the luggage on a trolley, ing location to hang out with friends. Or,
then hands off the cargo to a bellman. It’s gather around the firepits on the outdoor
tip time again. The bell person drops the terrace, or on the roof-top deck with a
trolley off at the front desk. It’s eventual- swimming pool, whirlpool and private
ly retrieved by another bell person who cabanas. The Jury Room is a richly
ushers the luggage to your room. Be sure appointed boardroom suitable for small
to leave a tip. meetings and intimate dining.

I’ve been traveling the world for The Clement Hotel treats you as a
more than 50 years and I still have to personal guest, not a hotel customer.
refer to the manual to understand whom Check in and put your wallet away for the
to tip and how much. As I headed to the rest of your stay. The Clement Hotel sets
Clement, I left the manual at home. a new standard for personalized luxury
accommodations in a contemporary, resi-
To begin with, you pull the car up to dential-style atmosphere-plus peace and
a curb, not some cramped porte cochere solitude.
where your car can become swallowed
up, never to be seen again. A Clement Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel
person emerges with the boilerplate Continued on Page 30
greeting. But the protocol ends there.
There is a pure, authentic warmth and
sincerity to his or her voice. Luggage is
removed from your car and whisked to
your room. The car is parked. Check-in is

30 In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years November 2019

Flying with Faber spa for a steam, sauna or massage.
Jump in the hot tub or swim laps in
Continued from Page 29
and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course, 1 one of the pools. Play a game of water
Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, basketball or volleyball with your kids or
California 93940-4908, 831/ 372 1234. just curl up with a book in the comfort-
able lounge chairs.
One of the reasons I include the
Hyatt Regency Monterey among my Airports
favorites is that it encompasses the
amenities of a deluxe urban hotel, yet it is Monterey Regional Airport
housed in a series of low rise, woodsy (KMRY), is two miles from the Hyatt. At
buildings scattered over 22 pastoral acres. 256 feet above sea level, the field has two
Tucked away just a stones’ throw from runways:10R/28L which is 7175 feet
downtown Monterey and the waterfront, long and 10L/28R which is 3503 feet
you will feel as if you were miles away long. ILS, RNAV, GPS and LOC
from the hustle-bustle. approaches are available. I suggest Del
Monte Aviation, 831/373-4151.
The Hyatt Regency Monterey combines all the luxuries and convenience of a deluxe
urban hotel with the feeling of being miles away from the hustle-bustle. San Jose International Airport (KSJC)
is 23 miles from Palo Alto. At 62 feet above
(Courtesy Hyatt Regency Hotel & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course) sea level, the field has a set of parallel run-
ways, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. I recom-
(Courtesy Hyatt Regency Hotel & Spa mend Signature Aviation, 669/800-1992. I
on Del Monte Golf Course) have a special affection for and fond mem-
ories of this airport. One incident occurred
Rooms and Suites (Courtesy Hyatt Regency Hotel & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course) during a trip in my practically new Cessna
T210. I had three passengers: Cheryl and
With splendid views of the golf ingredients. For 16 years in a row, rooms, the prices are on a par with local two friends. During climb-out, I experi-
course or the glistening pools, the 550 Knuckles Sports Bar has been voted the free-standing restaurants. enced a total electrical failure. Realizing
guest accommodations include 27 suites Number 1 sports bar on the Monterey that I had to return to the field, I immediate-
with expanded living areas. The modern Peninsula. Try a complete feast at TusCA, Golf, Tennis and Workouts ly dropped the landing gear with what I
décor is enhanced with luxury bedding, a snack at Knuckles or, just grab a sand- and More hoped was a fully charged battery. I con-
HD televisions, marble and granite bath- wich, pastry and a beverage at The Market. tacted the tower and descended to a safe
rooms with walk-in rain showers. And Experience the Del Monte Golf landing. My passengers marveled at what
this hotel is pet friendly! TusCa derives its name from its geo- Course; the oldest operating golf course they perceived as my calm attitude. I guess
graphic origins: Tuscan cuisine. Start off west of the Mississippi. The unique loca- I was successful in concealing my panic.
Other special features include a busi- with a salad composed of farm-to-table tion, adjacent to the renowned Pebble
ness center, a gazebo with two fire pits, greens. The Caesar salad combines crisp Beach Company’s Del Monte Golf Another memorable event occurred
complimentary shuttle to Monterey romaine spears, pecorino, rustic croutons Course, provides guests with unrivaled shortly after I acquired my brand-new
Airport, valet or self-parking, plus biking and pickled tomato. For a main course, access to this world-class facility. instrument rating. One sunny day, we flew
and walking trails. the giant scallops, pan seared in butter to San Jose for a business meeting and
and Chablis, are remarkable. For superior Take in a few games of tennis at the lunch. When I returned to the field, the
If you are planning a wedding, a flavor, the salmon filet is grilled on a red- six court Racquet Club. My choice was a skies were overcast, a fact not part of the
pilot’s get-together or a corporate meet- wood plank. Meat eaters will love the tri- trip to the fitness center. This 2,000 original weather briefing. Fortunately, the
ing, the resort has a variety of meeting tip or the pork chop. The chicken breast, square foot gym is open 24 hours a day. overcast commenced around 3,000 feet
rooms, both indoor and outdoor. farm raised in nearby Petaluma, is We worked out on the treadmills, ellipti- above ground. But this would be my first
poached in olive oil and served with a cal cross trainers, free weights and weight solo flight in actual IFR conditions. And
For a secluded retreat with a few grilled tomato caper coulis. Risotto lovers machines. Afterwards, saunter over to the Cheryl, who abhors airplanes in the best of
close friends, reserve the free-standing will be thrilled with the shitake and fava weather, was my flying companion.
President’s House. Four bedrooms, four- adaptation. Unlike many hotel dining
and-a-half baths, a living room, dining With a hint of tepidity, I hopped in
room, full kitchen and private backyard the plane. With 3,000 feet to change my
are gracefully spread over this 2,500- mind, I cautiously ascended into the
square-foot residence. overcast. I remembered the most impor-
tant thing my instructor had emphasized:
Dining Maintain a constant scan over every sig-
nificant instrument. My head swiveled
I discovered some of Monterey’s best back and forth until I thought it would
cuisine right at the hotel. The chefs at twist off. Without a problem, we conclud-
TusCA Restaurant are obsessive about for- ed the flight home to Burbank. Shortly
aging for the ultimate of locally sourced thereafter, Cheryl decided never again to
fly in a private aircraft.

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Homebuilder’s Workshop By Ed Wischmeyer have an inadvertent
flight – the first flight
PROPPED UP of the F-16 was actu-
ally planned as a taxi test. And in the
So the RV-9A now has a constant so a friend actually made the first flight enough that changing the power doesn’t 1950s or thereabouts, a very safety-con-
speed prop on it, not quite fully with the constant speed, taking the plane give immediate airspeed changes. And scious Formula 1 driver, who always
adjusted but certainly good enough over to get a transponder check (to an air- the last surprise was how thirsty an O- wore a flameproof driving suit when rac-
to be successfully out of Phase 1 flight test. port in the flight test area). Eventually, I 320 can be if you dial up the power. ing, went out to test his car and didn’t
took the plane up and flew to every air- Relatively speaking, that is. I still plan to wear his flameproof suit because it was
Truth be told, a constant speed prop port in the test area, just for familiariza- fly the plane at eight gallons per hour and just a test. Then the throttle stuck, result-
was on my wish list when I started look- tion. I was surprised that although it had accept whatever speed I get, 140 knots or ing in a fiery crash. Also, my back was
ing for an RV-9A, but there were other been five months since I’d flown the so down low. having a bad day, and it hurt a lot to get
items more important. Those included a plane last, my skills were undegraded. into the airplane. No taxi test.
Garmin G3X touch system, sliding But my confidence was not nearly as That flight finished up with an LPV
canopy, and SkyBolt fasteners on the high, and I was working hard. approach (don’t tell ATC it’s an LPV, This afternoon was a flight around
cowl. And of course, the plane had to be they don’t know what that is), another the pattern, and everything was just fine.
relatively well built and maintained. I Part of that stress and workload, of opportunity to learn IFR power settings On the first takeoff, the RPM peaked very
didn’t want a show plane that I’d be course, was paying close attention to but also to re-familiarize with the avion- briefly at 2,730 but then stabilized at
afraid to fly, and the plane I bought was a everything the plane was telling me with ics. All that went well enough, and the 2,700. On subsequent takeoffs, when the
good plane, but not quite as nice as I the new prop. Part of what it wasn’t plane flew well enough to complete the governor took over, RPMs were 2,670 on
would have wanted. But still… telling me were the aural cues, for with a Phase 1 flight-testing required by the new one, 2,680, etc. Plenty good enough,
constant speed prop, you don’t get engine propeller. thank you.
A new constant speed prop from sounds to help you with power manage-
Van’s, and they’ll only sell you one if it’s ment. And the RV-9A isn’t as easy to fly But although the plane was book So would I put on a constant speed
going on one of their planes, is about without an airspeed indicator as other air- legal, and other planes I’ve flown have prop again? Maybe. The RV-9A has lost
eight grand. I came across an experimen- planes because there is such a tremen- props that can over-speed on takeoff, I that delightful light feel, but then again,
tal prop from a certified shop in Oregon dous difference in feel between cruise wanted mine to be a whole lot better than it’s all what you’re used to. For example,
for five, and I jumped on it. In retrospect, speed and pattern speed. good enough. many people regard the T-34 as having
I’m not sure that saving the three grand delightfully light controls, but when I
was all that good a decision… On that flight, the plane didn’t decel- The over-speed on takeoff seemed flew in one, I was used to the RV-4 and
erate as I thought, and sure enough, the most likely because the governor can’t thought the T-34’s controls a bit heavy.
But let’s skip ahead. With the prop idle speed was high. Since we hadn’t adjust the prop pitch as quickly as the
(finally) on the plane and a fresh annual on adjusted the carb at annual, or when we engine can accelerate. The low pitch There’s no doubt that that accelera-
the engine, it was time for the first taxi test had to disconnect and reposition all the stops on the propeller handle this, and tion has been drastically improved, and
with the cowling on for cooling and the engine controls when installing the prop, also come into play in case there is no oil I’ll get used to the lack of aural cues fast
spinner off for leak checks. Good news, the obvious suspect was the throttle link- pressure to the propeller, in which case enough, just as I have in many other
bad news. The good news is that the gov- age. Sure enough, it didn’t come all the the prop goes to low pitch. Not knowing planes. Not sure how much deceleration
ernor was set properly and full forward on way back to the stop on the carburetor, how to adjust the prop, I called my local the constant speed prop will give, and it
the propeller control gave 2,680 RPM, but that was easy enough to adjust. mechanic and he did this, a job that took appears that the idle speed has been high
close enough to the desired 2,700. The bad lots less time than removing and replac- for quite a while in the plane, and I’d not
news is that unless you moved the throttle Anyway, the first flight was familiar- ing the spinner. noticed it – I just attributed it all to the
very slowly indeed, you would briefly see ization, but the next flight was getting fixed-pitch prop.
2,780 RPM, but the phenomenon was so some performance numbers. Most Next flight, things were better but
brief that it did not even show up in the important were getting power settings for still not as good as I’d like, so I did the I’m reminded of when I had the RV-
digital flight data. This was tolerable but the traffic pattern, and it turns out that 16 next prop adjustment myself. A friend 4 decades ago. “Every flight is a test
certainly not desirable. Then spinner on inches of manifold pressure is good for actually removed the spinner while I flight.” That attitude works well with all
and another taxi test just to make sure that approaching the airport and 14 inches in updated GPS databases. Weather was airplanes, not just homebuilts.
the spinner was happy. the pattern. Those still need refinement, 700-overcast so not good for flying, but
as you can’t get a good feel in air with up we could have done a high-speed taxi
Long ago about this time, I came and downdrafts. Also, the RV-9A is clean test. However, just because you plan it as
down with the cold that never goes away, a taxi test doesn’t mean that you won’t

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GRISSOM AIR AND SPACE EXPO AIR SHOW

By Mike Heilman The host unit the 434th Air Refueling Wing opened both days of the air show with a sim- commented about the 2019 season, “The
season so far has been a lot of fun. We are
It has been a long 16 years since the ulated refueling with A-10s from the 122nd Fighter Wing of the Indiana Air National having a great time; we have done a ton
last time Grissom Air Reserve Base of great shows.”
(ARB) opened its doors for a public Guard. (Mike Heilman)
airshow. The base is located 70 miles Kimmel also added, “We started
north of Indianapolis and is home to the with a flyover of the Super Bowl,
KC-135R Stratotanker of the 434th Air Daytona 500 and did the Captain Marvel
Refueling Wing (ARW). The base is flyover and then another NASCAR fly-
named in honor of one of the Mercury over. That was keeping us busy even
Seven astronauts, Indiana native Virgil I. before the actual show season started. It’s
“Gus” Grissom. awesome to know that our morale is still
high, the team is getting along well, and
Headlining the 2019 Grissom Air these jets are still working. We are also
and Space Expo were the United States accomplishing the mission and having
Air Force Thunderbirds. The done it over and over again and still doing
Thunderbirds last appeared at Grissom in it well is a big testament to the team.”
2003. The show was held in September
and is in the last half of the Thunderbirds A Northern California native,
2019 schedule. Second year Thunderbird Kimmel grew up near Travis Air Force
“Lead Solo” pilot Major Matt Kimmel Base (AFB). “I am from Northern
California, I grew up in a town called
Left: The Thunderbird diamond forma- Vacaville. Its right next to Travis, and it’s
tion making a flat pass at the Saturday a lot like Grissom, where there are a lot of
Grissom Air and Space Expo. big jets KC-10s, KC-135, C-5s, and C-
17s. I always saw the Air Force flying
(Mike Heilman) over, and that is what my tie is to the Air
Right: Thunderbird Number Six Pilot Force really. I am not an Air Force brat,
Major Michelle Curran waves to the but by default by just looking up and see-
huge crowd at the Saturday show of the ing those jets all the time was kind of
Grissom Air and Space Expo. motivation.”

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Grissom Air and Space Expo Air Show this is more intense on the body. In combat
you have to deal with long periods of inac-
Continued from Page 33 Husband and wife wing walking act, Greg and Ashley perform an inverted pass in their tivity combined with momentarily extreme
stress.”
Kimmel a 2008 graduate of University 1943 450 Super Stearman. (Mike Heilman)
of Southern California started his Air Force The team flies a couple of different
career in the F-16 Fighting Falcon, so his Scott “Scooter” Yoak makes a high- A Vietnam era Huey helicopter from a profiles depending on weather. During
transition to the Thunderbirds wasn’t as dif- speed pass in his World War II era P-51D Grissom based flying museum group called the Grissom show, Schmitz flew both
ficult as some of his teammates, as he “Mustang” at the Grissom show. Huey 369 performed a pilot rescue reenact- profiles as he explains, “The two profiles
explains, “My transition was a lot easier, the ment during the air show. (Mike Heilman) are very similar, but you just take out
only thing I had to get used to was not hav- (Mike Heilman) some maneuvers. The big difference for
ing anything up on the wings. Those jets the low profile is that I don’t have any
have a little bit more drag on them, and they Major Garret “Toro” Schmitz going ver- A member of the Army’s elite parachute vertical to turn in, so all of my turn rever-
fly with a tank. When I first started flying tical with afterburner at the 2019 team the Golden Knights jumps with sals are straight G. If it’s a high profile, I
the Thunderbird jet, I felt like I was flying Grissom Air and Space Expo. Indiana state flag into Saturday’s Grissom can pop my nose up and use a little bit of
on ice just because it was all over the place. Air and Space Expo. (Mike Heilman) that vertical to change direction and it is
It was unstable, which makes a better per- (Mike Heilman) not as high as G. For the low profile, I
forming aircraft. I was lucky I didn’t have to can’t really do that, it’s all a horizontal
transition, I have grown up in the F-16 and “Globemaster III” from the 445th Airlift Wing based Wright-Patterson Air Force in very high G turn.”
it’s nice to keep flying it.” Dayton, OH landing at Grissom for static display at the air show. (Mike Heilman)
Schmitz continued, “I try to keep the
In a rare occurrence at the same show as close to the crowd as possible
show as the Thunderbirds, the Air because I don’t want people to get bored.
Combat Air Force F-16CM Viper The repositions that we are doing are the
Demonstration Team flew a single ship highest Gs for me. I do my maneuver,
performance at the Grissom show. Major quick reposition with as much G as I can
Garret “Toro” Schmitz is Commander take to get back in front of the crowd to
and Pilot of the F-16 Viper 15-member put on the next maneuver. I shoot for nine
demonstration team based at Shaw Air Gs, but sometimes I get more than nine
Force Base, S.C. Major Schmitz didn’t Gs. It’s not uncommon to pull more than
have a lot of time to prepare for the show that multiple times throughout the day.”
season because the Air Combat
Command decided to change the demon- The season for Schmitz so far has
stration pilot during the training phase. been rewarding as he explains, “The
amount of support you get from every-
Major Schmitz was flying combat one, everywhere. It’s incredible how sup-
missions when the opening for demon- porting the public is for the military, espe-
stration pilot became available, as he cially for the team. I have yet to have a
explains, “I was deployed with the bad experience with interviews or with
‘Shooters’ of the 55th Fighter Combat interactions with people at the shows.
squadron. We were deployed and down The people are very supportive and very
range involved in the whole ISIS fight in kind. People often ask me what my
Iraq and Syria. I just landed from a com- favorite part of the job is. I think one, its
bat mission, our squadron commander being on the team with these guys
called me in his office. He said this job is because they are incredible, but I think
available and is this something you want the best part of the job is meeting people,
to do? It is always hard to leave your especially after you do the demonstration
squadron on a deployment, but we were because they are so excited.”
most of the way done. The fighting had
slowed down a little bit, so I talked to the Grissom is home to 434th Air
family and decided this is something I Refueling Wing (ARW); it is the largest
want to do. A couple of days later, I was unit in the United States Air Force
on a plane back to the states, on the team, Reserve Command. The 434th Refueling
and it’s been a sprint ever since.” Wing, known as the “Hoosier Wing,”
operates the 1960-era KC-135R
Maj. Schmitz explains the difference Stratotanker. The host unit opened each
of flying the F-16 in combat and compared day of the show with a flyby of a KC-
to the demonstration at airshows. “They 135R simulated refueling of two A-10C
are at two ends of the spectrum; the demo Thunderbolt II from the 122nd Fighter
is called a combat demonstration and it’s Wing of Indiana Air National Guard
applicable in some areas. This demonstra- based at Fort Wayne, Ind. The A-10s also
tion is incredibly low, its fast and a lot of performed a simulated attack demonstra-
high G. We burn our fuel in 15 minutes, we tion at the 2019 Grissom show.
go through 7,000 pounds almost. Compare
that to deployment, we would takeoff fly The U.S. Air Force displayed two of
for two hours and tank a couple of times. its newest aircraft in its inventory at the
Then we would get in an orbit and figure Grissom Air and Space Expo. The Air
where we need to drop our bombs, then Force’s replacement for the KC-135R, the
drop the bomb. The demonstration is a lot Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling
more intense honestly than combat.
Combat is more stressful I would I say, but Continued on Page 35

November 2019 In Flight USA Celebrating 35 Years 35

MOTIVATED BUILDER COMPLETES SLING TSI IN EIGHT MONTHS USING

THE SLING ACCELERATED BUILDER ASSIST PROGRAM
tiful new Sling TSi, powered by the
A cool little bit of sport aviation histo- Rotax 915iS, weeks later her maiden
ry was made recently as the first U.S.-built flight, and with more than 40 hours
Sling TSi was signed off for flight test in logged in the bright orange, black, and
Southern California after eight months of white four-place aircraft. The very first of
hard work by its owner at The Airplane a new generation of Sling FA4P
Factory’s Sling Accelerated Builder Assist (Fast/Affordable/4-Place) aircraft, the
Program (SABAP) facility. 141HP flying machine boasts an average
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named Quick Silver in a power demonstra- crowd with great weather. Sunday’s show
tion. Ray Fowler a pilot from the was canceled after an hour due to a low-
Commemorative Air Force (CAF) flew a cloud ceiling, so the Thunderbirds did not
demonstration in his Vought FG1-D Corsair fly. The one thing the organizers couldn’t
in a solo act and with two-ship demonstra- control was the weather, but they still put
tion with Tom McCord in a Grumman F8F- in the extra work to pull off a great show.
1 Bearcat. The Bearcat is part of the Tom I think all agreed it shouldn’t be another
Wood Group based in Indianapolis. 16 years before the 434th Air Refueling
Wing hosts another world-class airshow.
The civilian portion of the airshow
included a two-ship aerobatic team
Redline. The two-man team of Ken Rieder
and Billy Werth performing in Van’s
Aircraft RV-8. Werth is U.S. Air Force
Reserve KC-135R instructor pilot with the
434th ARW. Airshow veteran Greg Koontz
performed an entertaining routine in his
American Champion Super Decathlon. A
husband-and-wife wing-walking act of
Greg and Ashley Shelton performed in
their 1943 Super Stearman bi-plane.

There were several military and
civilian aircraft on static display at the
Grissom Air and Space Expo.

36 In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years November 2019

UAVIONIX ACQUIRES AEROVONICS To learn more about uAvionix manned
and unmanned products, please visit:
uAvionix Corporation on Oct. 8 variety of supplemental flight parameters 30 will immediately transition to the www.uavionix.com. Follow uAvionix on
announced it has acquired AeroVonics (similar to those of the AV-20S) and cus- uAvionix Manufacturing Inspection Twitter: www.twitter.com/uAvionix.
LLC, an award-winning startup avionics tomize up to three user pages, selecting District Office (MIDO) approved facility in Follow uAvionix on Facebook: www.face
company based in Albuquerque, N.M. from various color schemes and font sets. Columbia Falls, Mt. All AV-30 pre-order book.com/uavionix.
uAvionix Corporation will incorporate the Autopilot integration will begin in 2020, positions will be honored and transferred to
AV-20S Multi-Function Display (MFD) after the initial STC approval. The AV-30 - uAvionix. View the recent AVweb video About AeroVonics LLC
and the AV-30 Primary Flight Display inch round instrument hole and preserves review of the AV-20S and AV30 here.
(PFD) products into their existing, low- the circular display format associated with AeroVonics LLC was formed in 2018
cost and easily installed product line. The the legacy instrument panel. About uAvionix Corporation by Jeff Bethel, Co-Founder of Aspen
acquisition marks uAvionix’s first foray Avionics and veteran avionics developer,
into advanced digital cockpit displays for “I just can’t tell you how ecstatic we uAvionix was founded in 2015 with and launched at EAA Oshkosh 2018,
the General Aviation (GA) market. are to bring the expertly executed the mission of bringing safety solutions where it won the Innovation Showcase
AeroVonics technology into this new era to the unmanned aviation industry in award with both the AV-20 and AV-30
The AV-20S series MFD is approved of uAvionix. These products are truly order to aid in the integration of product concepts. Mr. Bethel has focused
under the Federal Aviation Admin- best in class, and as standalone products Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into on innovative avionics development for the
istration’s (FAA’s) Non-Required Safety they are exciting.” said CEO Paul Beard. the National Airspace System (NAS). A Part 23 market for the better part of 25
Enhancing Equipment (NORSEE) process “Paired with uAvionix capabilities, we fundamental principle of that mission is years and holds several key patents in the
and can be installed as a Minor Alteration create a product roadmap that is a home to provide solutions that allow all air- industry. “Through the years, I have always
in most GA aircraft. The AV-20S provides run. This acquisition demonstrates our space users a common situational aware- focused on raising the bar on features, flex-
multiple functions such as a Standby commitment to the GA marketplace and ness of the airspace. Through the evolu- ibility, and the general quality of avionics
Attitude Indicator, derived Angle of proves we are here to stay. The AV-20S tion of the company, they pioneered and available in the marketplace. Price is
Attack, Clocks and Timers, Outside Air and AV-30’s minimal installation require- now offer low SWaP TSO certified and always key with these smaller aircraft, but
Temperature, Density Altitude and a G ments are also perfect for our network of uncertified ADS-B and GPS solutions for with today’s modern displays and proces-
Meter, all with a 30-minute internal battery over 700 Qualified Installers.” General Aviation (GA), Airport Surface sors, there is no reason they can’t enjoy the
-inch round instrument hole and requires Vehicles and the UAS markets. Based in same high-quality displays and graphics
minimal installation time. “This is a very exciting opportunity to Bigfork, Mt. and Leesburg, Va., uAvionix available to air-transport aircraft. We also
bring innovative GA display products to a consists of engineering and management recognize that not all legacy aircraft owners
The AV-30 series PFD is currently much wider market far more quickly than teams with a unique combination of wish to equip their aircraft with the look
available for experimental aircraft and is on we could have achieved on our own.” said experience within avionics, surveillance, and feel of a modern EFIS, so for the sake
track to receive Supplemental Type AeroVonics founder Jeff Bethel. “We airport services, UAS aircraft develop- of both mission simplicity and cockpit aes-
Certificate (STC) approval for certified air- believe the streamlined, easy-installation ment, radio frequency (RF), and semi- thetics, we created the AV-30 specifically
craft. The AV-30 includes a highly cus- nature of our flight instrument suite is a conductor industries. The entire leader- for the legacy aircraft fleet.”
tomizable user interface with displays of perfect fit with the similarly designed ship team consists of pilots of fixed wing,
Primary Attitude, Slip and Direction of uAvionix product line.” rotary wing, and UAS aircraft. uAvionix easy to fly... I’m a new pilot, so I wanted
Flight. Pilots can also select from a wide is backed by investors at Playground an airplane that would be simple and sta-
Manufacturing of the AV-20S and AV- Global and Airbus Ventures. ble to fly, as well as get me where I want-
ed to go... The TSi is already meeting my
Southern California Aviation Association (SCAA) expectations. I can’t wait to fly it home in
the next week or so,” noted Albritten.
Presents its
The very first U.S.-registered Sling
11th Annual Professional Development TSi, owned by TAF Partner, Wayne
and Safety Seminar Toddun, made the journey to Florida for
the 2019 Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In, April 2-7 in
New Leadership Solutions for Today’s BizAv Challenges Sling TSi what turned out to be a truly tough 14
hour non-stop flight through some miser-
SeNpotveemmbbeerr 97t,h2,0210919• C• aCrlasrblasdb,aCdA, CA Continued from Page 35 able weather and conditions. Later in the
mon traveling altitudes – with some year, another non-stop from CA to WI
All Aviation Professionals are invited to join this extended half-day 1,000 pounds of useful load. (for Oshkosh, of course) allowed the TSi
leadership development program that will feature expert guest to demonstrate a max altitude of 27,000
speaker presentations, panel discussion and a peer exhange forum Serial entrepreneur, Albritten, 32, of feet enroute.
to promote audience participation and dialogue. la., took up temporary residence in
California where he worked on his Rotax For more information, visit the
Aviation Professionals from all spheres of the industry, including flight 915iS powered Sling TSi from its delivery Airplane Factory online at www.theair
department, aircraft management and charter companies, FBOs, in Feb. of 2019, until it’s sign-off by an planefactory.com or email info@theair
MROs and others will learn and engage on key leadership and FAA DAR in early October. Albritten is a planefactory.com or call 424/241-0341.
communication issues that are critical to their personal growth and new pilot, starting first with ultralights – The Airplane Factory is located at 3401
professional success. when he got the SportPlane bug big-time, Airport Dr, Torrance, Calif., 90505.
and spent months intensely studying the
Topics to be discussed: Sportplane industry before finally deciding
• Cultivating a Strong Aviation Safety Culture • The Leadership Mind- on the TSi once the 141HP 915iS bird
set: Preparing for Leadership Opportunities • Leadership Behaviors: became available.
Active Participants & Supporters vs Critics & Observers • Talent
Pipeline: Keys to Development and Retention • Effective Cross-gen- In the first two weeks since its sign-
erational and Cross-funcional Communication off, Albritten and TAF’s Jean
D’Assonville have flown off the required
scaa.memberlodge.com/events 40 hours of test flight time, putting it
through its paces, and boosting Algen’s
Sponsors: confidence in his handiwork – as well as
boosting Algen’s total flight hours to
nearly 100 hours.

“I wanted something rugged and

November 2019 www.inflightusa.com 37

SAN FRANCISCO FLEET WEEK 2019

UAL Boing 777 (Pete Shirk)

Blue Angels (Pete Shirk)
(Pete Shirk)
USS Zumwalt

U. S. Air Force F-35 (Pete Shirk) Freda B (Pete Shirk) U. S. Air Force C-17 (Pete Shirk)

By Pete Shirk The Air Show included: 35 and were open for visitors. If you want on the Bay itself. The SS Jeremiah
• U.S. Navy Blue Angels to visit any of the US Navy ships next O’Brien, a restored World War II Liberty
Fleet Week is a long-time Navy/ • USAF F-35 demo year, you’ll want to check ahead on pos- (cargo) ship and several other commercial
Marine/Coastguard tradition • The Patriots Jet Team sible restrictions. Apparently, this year, operators such as Blue & Gold, Red &
throughout many U.S. Ports. San • U.S. Navy parachute team, backpacks were not allowed aboard. White, etc. are great fun but are not free.
Francisco Fleet Week became a formal- the Leap Frogs Of the several I’ve tried, probably the
ized City event in 1981 and has continued • U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon This is only a brief summary of the Jeremiah O’Brien was my favorite
for almost every year since. and P-3 Orion patrol planes events of the week. There were also https://www.ssjeremiahobrien.org. It
• U.S. Coast Guard Search bands, rescue dog demonstrations, etc. boards at 10 a.m. and returns after the last
San Francisco Bay has one of the and Rescue Demo Team Full schedules of events appear just act, the Blue Angels. They steam out into
longest periods of involvement in Naval • Ace Maker T-33 1950s/1960s before the event each year. the bay and then drop anchor between
history, beginning with the first landing jet trainer Alcatraz and Pier 39 for watching the
on a U.S. Navy warship, the USS • Lucas Oil Pitts S-1-11B If the airshow is your main attrac- show.
Pennsylvania on Jan. 18, 1911. During • Team Oracle (Oracle Extra 300L) tion, there are many different ways of
San Francisco’s long nautical history, and Pitts Special seeing it. Vantage points include every- This year, I was aboard a Blue &
many ships were docked, repaired, and • UAL Boeing 777 thing from the VIP seating along the Gold boat on the bay. Great show watch-
even built in the Bay Area. waterfront, as well as free spots ranging ing, there and the Blue Angels came close
In addition to the airshow, there are from Pier 39 all the way to, and including enough on several passes to give us all a
The 2019 festival began Wednesday, some interesting ships on display such as: the Golden Gate Bridge (a great but thrill. It can be a bit loud, so if you have
Oct. 9 with ship tours and continued extremely crowded spot to watch – not young children, you might want to think
through the following Monday, Oct. 14. The USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000), the that anything is uncrowded). Fleet Week about ear protection.
The airshow was a three-day event with USS Princeton (CG-59), and the USS is one of the most hectic but fun San
the same full-day schedule On Friday, Charleston (LCS-18) were docked at Pier Francisco events of the entire year.
Saturday, and Sunday.
Great show-watching is also possible

38 In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years November 2019

‘KEEP ‘EM FLYING:’ A RESPECTFUL TRIBUTE FOLLOWING TRAGIC LOSS

Editor’s Note: In Flight USA joins with the have been touched by the Wings of miles from where the accident took place, The B-17 Flying Fortress Nine-0-Nine.
Collings Foundation in mourning the loss of Freedom Tour,” Collings said. we knew there would be high media (Courtesy Collings Foundation)
those who died on the flight of the B-17 attention paid to our tour operations and
Flying Fortress Nine-O-Nine on Wednesday, In Flight USA also joins in the senti- flights. The media flight went as sched- comments but [received] many like,
Oct. 2 at Bradley International Airport in ments of Mr. Sean Elliott of EAA in his uled on Thursday, Oct. 10, giving us an ‘We’re glad you guys are flying!’ and
Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The commer- editorial regarding the importance of keep- opportunity to explain the operations of ‘Keep it flying!’” said Steve Socolosky
cial pilot, airline transport pilot and five pas- ing these historic aircraft alive and flying. the aircraft and why this airplane is so of Chapter 166. “Even when we went in
sengers were fatally injured, while others suf- important to tell the story of the greatest to town to eat Friday evening, a few folks
fered serious or minor injuries. The National Westfield B-17 Tour Stop generation during World War II. came up to us saying the same thing!”
Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is con- Personifies ‘Keep ‘em Flying’
tinuing to investigate the accident and the Here’s where it’s important to give That is a key point – public interest
Collings Foundation team continues to coop- By Sean Elliott credit to our amazing volunteer crews, both in the airplane and the story of the heroic
erate fully to determine a cause. Vice President, Advocacy and Safety, in Hyannis and Westfield. They knew the crews who flew them in World War II are
Experimental Aircraft Association spotlight would be on them regarding oper- still very high. People want to experience
The mission of the Collings ations and safety, and they responded bril- this airplane. They want to fly in it,
Foundation remains steadfast in the goal Last weekend’s (Oct. 5-6) tour stop of liantly – answering every question, express- whether that’s to connect with a family
of making history come alive as we have our B-17 Aluminum Overcast at Westfield, ing sincere sadness at the nearby tragedy – member who served at that time or for
for over 30 years, states Rob Collings, Mass., took on added importance as the air- and they were steadfast in the reasons why their own interest. Through the nine
Executive Director. “Since 1989, the plane returned to passenger flights after the the tour and flying the airplane was impor- flights we made over Westfield last
Wings of Freedom Tour has touched the tragic multifatality accident on Oct. 2 of the tant. We could not be more proud of these weekend, that connection was evident
lives of millions, as we have made visits Collings Foundation’s Nine-O-Nine in volunteers for their work and professional- and our conviction to fly Aluminum
to over 3,600 communities in that time. Windsor Locks, Conn. ism over the past two weeks. Overcast was strengthened.
Tens of thousands have flown aboard our
Living History Flight Experiences After hosting ground tours only on Those high EAA standards were There is still work to do. The tragic
(LHFE) on the B-17, B-24, B-25, and A- Oct. 5-6 in Hyannis, Mass., out of respect noticed and complimented. The FAA’s
1E and flight training on the TP-51C, TF- for the Collings Foundation and those Bradley Flight Standards District Office Continued on Page 43
51D, and TP-40N. In the past week, we involved in the accident, it was essential to stopped on Oct. 10 for a ramp check and
have received many stories on how pow- us to get the B-17 flying once again. The gave a complete green light to the opera-
erful and life-changing the tour has been response we received in Westfield was not tion. Hundreds of people came to see the
for families and as we move forward, and only extraordinarily gratifying but also an airplane over its three-day visit to Westfield,
we expect there are thousands more who important public statement about the and host EAA Chapter 166 offered invalu-
importance of flying these aircraft. able local support to our team.

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40 In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years November 2019

AUTUMN IDYLLS IN MENDOCINO COUNTY, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Two Enticing Packages at Coastal Inns; Riding Railbikes in the Rain and Pumpkin Picking; Award-Winning
Pinots in a Congenial Tasting Room

Trees aflame with autumn leaves, guided kayak tour through the sea caves Undulating terraces of vines accented from the coast, today the railroad’s steam

the air redolent of ripe apples and vine- along the Mendocino coast, and a backpack with gently turning leaves and heavy with and diesel-powered trains chug through

yards harvesting their precious bounty – picnic for two to take on one of your excur- grapes – in the picturesque Yorkville dense woods and zigzag along the lively

fall is the locals’ favorite time in sions. Just mention North Coast Adventure Highlands of the Anderson Valley, visitors Noyo River, providing unparalleled access

Mendocino County. And no wonder, as at the time of booking. Brewery Gulch Inn , will find the friendly tasting room of fami- to the Pacific Coast Temperate Rainforest.

the crowds have thinned and the crisp 9401 N. Highway One, Mendocino, CA ly-owned Maple Creek Winery, the passion Young and old delight as the trains travel

nights feature carpets of stars overhead, 95460, 707/937-4752, project of artist extraordinaire Tom through a 1,122-foot tunnel and cross over

while sunny days entice everyone into the www.brewerygulchinn.com. Rodrigues. Situated up a half-mile paved 30 trestles, all while sending clouds of

outdoor adventures the area is so famous Starry nights await. The gracious road, Maple Creek Winery spans 165 acres steam skyward. Pedaling a Railbike along

for. Said to be some of the best leaf peep- Little River Inn offers a Stargazing Family that includes seven springs, natural gardens the tracks reveals a new side of

ing outside of New England, splashy Fun Package, complete with a blanket and and ripening orchards, and of course, the Mendocino’s world-famous Redwood

maples contrast with rolling golden hills hot cocoa, the better to enjoy the nightly meandering Maple Creek. This bucolic set- Route. The round trip ride is roughly one-

of grapes at busy wineries while a her- display that is spectacular so far from the ting is the inspiration for their selection of hour, and because there is an electric motor

itage train snakes through virgin forest lights of the city. Family owned and oper- premium, sustainable, and award-winning for a break from pedaling, it’s an ideal

with colors bursting amidst the centuries- ated for five generations, the inn is a turn- wines under the Artevino label, including excursion for anyone, especially couples

old redwoods. Hospitable inns welcome of-the-century stunner, surrounded by Estate Chardonnay, Estate Pinot Noir, and families. Grown-ups say that riding

visitors with attractive packages at this manicured gardens filled with bright pink Estate Merlot, Largo Ridge Zinfandel, Flora Railbikes in the rain and splashing along

relaxed yet invigorating time of year. amaryllis and steps from eminently hike- and Symphony, as well as Bordeaux Blends through the puddles makes them feel like a

Autumn at Brewery Gulch Inn is all able Van Damme State Park. Their award- and late harvest varietals. All of their wines kid again. A one-hour Railbike ride costs

about about rustic indulgence at its most winning restaurant cooks up seasonal deli- are made in small lots, handcrafted with $79 per person (two people per bike, ages

personal, with cozy fires indoors to unwind cacies such as the mushrooms Mendocino passion and approachable enough to please six and up). And speaking of kids, all

after a day of adventure outdoors. Their is famous for, which may include Oyster every palate. Their inviting tasting room is aboard for the Skunk Train’s Pumpkin

North Coast Adventure Package allows mushrooms and Boletes that fruit in fall, open year-round, and their motto is, “Enter Express! Every Sunday in October, they

guests to experience the best of and perhaps even early Golden as strangers, leave as friends.”Aselection of offer a round-trip excursion to an autumnal

Mendocino’s active lifestyle in incompara- Chanterelles that are just beginning to the award-winning Pinots that are perfect wonderland. Everyone will enjoy seasonal

ble luxury. Crafted from eco-salvaged red- come into season. The Inn is especially for fall and can be tasted right now include treats on board, and on arrival at the magi-

wood on a bluff high over stunning appropriate for a family holiday, with 65 the 2017 Lost Creek Pinot Noir, which has cal pumpkin patch wonderland, passengers

Smuggler’s Cove, Brewery Gulch Inn is an rooms – from the affordable to the down- aromas of rose petals and lightly toasted have the opportunity to walk the pumpkin

architectural masterpiece. Their property right luxurious – all with ocean views. oak; the 2017 Estate Pinot Noir, with deep patch, explore the nearby redwoods, and

encompasses three acres of mature pines Everything needed for a fabulous vacation dark flavors of cherries and ripe plums; and choose their very own pumpkin to bring

and redwoods, wooded glens, wetland is right onsite. The full-service resort boasts the 2014 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, with back on the train. Ticket pricing: Adult:

ponds, and gardens for strolling. Inside there a golf course, regulation tennis courts and a luscious flavors of dried cherry and cranber- $47.95 (Ages 13 and up); Child: $36.95

is warmly glowing arts and crafts furniture salon and spa. The Stargazing Family Fun ry and hints of strawberry and white pepper. (Ages 2-12); Infant: $10.95 (Under the age

and a four-sided glass and steel fireplace. In Package includes two nights lodging in a They produce fewer than 200 cases of each of 2); Dog: $10.95. Skunk Train, 100 W

the rooms, there are feather beds cloaked in Traditional Ocean View Room with two of these wines each year, so the time to taste Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437, 707/964-

Sferra linens, Molton Brown products, queen beds; Little River Inn travel blanket; them is now. Maple Creek Winery – 6371, www.skunktrain.com.

Himalayan bath salts and thick Abyss tow- the loan of their stargazing kit including Artevino, 20799 CA-128, Yorkville, CA This fall what could be better than a

els. Their full-time executive chef prepares special binoculars, star map, star guide and 95494, 707/895-3001, www.maplecreek drive to the Mendocino Coast? The jour-

complimentary cooked-to-order breakfasts flashlight; hot chocolate to enjoy while wine.com. ney takes visitors past vineyards turning

and a coveted nightly dinner buffet high- stargazing one night; and information on For something completely different, rich orange, intensified with splashes of

lighting locally-sourced, organic ingredi- stargazing for the area. The Stargazing the turning leaves can be watched from the color from oaks and maples. Winetasting

ents. Take a 10-percent discount on a three- Family Package for four starts at $408 for a rails while pedaling a people-powered on the way is replaced by breathtaking

night stay and add the North Coast two-night stay, exclusive of tax and gratu- Railbike. Railbikes are an exciting new views around every corner along the

Adventure Package for $250. This package ity. Little River Inn, 7901 N. Highway One, offering from the Skunk Train, a heritage sparkling Pacific Coast, where the

includes a guided horseback ride for two Little River, CA 95456, (707) 937-5942, railway that is one of California’s most accommodations are stellar and opportu-

through the redwoods or along the beach, a www.littleriverinn.com. beloved attractions. Once used to move logs nities for fun are practically endless.

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS NAMES

BREWERY GULCH INN AMONG TOP HOTELS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Condé Nast Traveler Distinction is the Latest Honor for Iconic Mendocino Coast Property

Condé Nast Traveler has announced that exclusive list). Condé Nast readers publication such as Condé Nast Traveler ing in the Great Room, complete with a
the results of its 32nd annual Readers’ have selected the beloved inn as one of recognize the Inn in this way means the stunning, four-sided glass-and-steel fire-
Choice Awards, and the Mendocino the best in Northern California. world to us. “ place, and floor-to-ceiling windows for
Coast’s renowned Brewery Gulch Inn guests to take in the dramatic views of
has once again made the list. Hot on the “We feel privileged that our guests Constructed in 2001 from 150-year the Pacific Ocean. Architect Caroline La
heels of being named #3 “Best enjoyed their stays so much that they old redwood that was eco-harvested from Pere utilized these woods and more to
Destination Resort” in the USA Today’s took time out of their busy lives to cast the bottom of the nearby Big River, the create an environment that is expansive
2019 10Best Readers’ Choice travel their votes for our inn,” stated Guy Brewery Gulch Inn is an architectural yet cozy, modern yet timeless, and light-
awards (the inn was one of only two Pacurar, owner of the Brewery Gulch masterpiece that is surrounded by serene filled yet earthy. Hummingbirds buzz
California properties to be included on Inn. “We strive to provide an inimitable gardens and restored wetlands. Its main
experience and to have a highly regarded building boasts a 15-foot cathedral ceil- Continued on Page 43

November 2019 www.inflightusa.com 41

NEW 2020 SUMMIT AIMED AT GROWING BUSINESS AVIATION

USE OF SUSTAINABLE FUELS
Leaders of the National Business the Business Aviation Coalition for Obitts stated, “NATA is constantly hear-
Aviation Association (NBAA) and General Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The coalition ing from our members about their desire NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen said
Aviation Manufacturers Association includes GAMA and NBAA, as well as the for the use of SAF. The aviation business
(GAMA) on Oct. 22 announced an European Business Aviation Association community is at the forefront in taking the organization is committed to reduc-
unprecedented gathering, to be held early (EBAA), the International Business proactive measures towards building a
next year in Washington, DC, aimed at Aviation Council (IBAC) and the National sustainable future. This summit is a con- ing the industry’s already-small carbon
accelerating the availability and use of sus- Air Transportation Association (NATA). tinuation of the SAF coalition’s aim to
tainable aviation fuels (SAF). educate the industry and wider public footprint, “and key to that has been the
“SAF is the main solution to our about the quality and safety of SAF, as
The new Business Aviation Global environmental challenges – along with we seek its widespread adoption.” development and use of sustainable
Sustainability Summit, scheduled to take other means of emissions reduction, use
place in March 2020, was announced on of the fuels will be key to meeting our The new summit builds upon previ- fuels.” (Courtesy NBAA)
Oct. 22 at a media breakfast held prior to industry’s environmental goals,” said ous industry initiatives aimed at promoting
the opening of NBAA’s 2019 Business EBAA Chair Juergen Wiese. “This sum- SAF use, including the first-ever public Henderson Executive Airport (HND)
Aviation Convention & Exhibition mit will provide another important demonstration – in January 2019, at arrived having been fueled by SAF, and
(NBAA-BACE), which ran from Oct. opportunity to demonstrate that business California’s Van Nuys Airport – which more are expected to depart using the
22-24 in Las Vegas, Nev. aviation continues to take seriously its highlighted the fuels’ viability, safety and fuel, which is being made available at
responsibility for reducing climate- benefit toward aviation-emissions reduc- HND for the first time.
“Business aviation has long made changing emissions.” tion. That demonstration day was followed
sustainability a priority, and we have by a similar event, held in May 2019, at On Oct. 21, NBAA and the Clark
made tangible progress,” said NBAA “Business aviation will meet its TAG London Farnborough Airport. County Commissioner’s office held a
President and CEO Ed Bolen. “Over the global, long-term carbon emissions media event focused in part on the collab-
past decade, we have redoubled our com- reduction goal through a multi-pronged In conjunction with the summit oration between local officials and
mitment to reducing the industry’s approach involving technology, opera- announcement, Bolen noted that the SAF NBAA in bringing SAF to Henderson
already-small carbon footprint, and key tional improvements, ATM moderniza- coalition has produced a new, online Executive Airport, the location for the
to that has been the development and use tion and a global market-based measure,” capability for people in the industry to NBAA-BACE aircraft display.
of sustainable fuels. This summit marks said IBAC Director General Kurt pledge their support for the fuels. The
the next step in focusing on how to accel- Edwards. “Sustainable aviation fuel is pledge is available at futureofsustainable- Also as part of the convention, a
erate the fuels’ adoption and use.” going to be among the most critical tech- fuel.com, an industry website sponsored panel discussion, featuring industry lead-
nologies to help us meet the goal. The by the SAF stakeholder coalition. The ers, will focus on how to speed the adop-
GAMA President and CEO Pete technology is proven – now is the time pledge reads, in part: “I support SAF, and tion and use of SAF – that panel will take
Bunce explained, “We have an opportu- for governments and industry to increase I urge leaders in government and across place in the convention’s Innovation
nity to bring all stakeholders together to significantly efforts to encourage produc- the industry supply chain to do so as well. Zone, on Oct. 23, from 2–3 p.m. PT.
identify ways to increase the use of SAF. tion and use of SAF. The summit and our The increased availability of these fuels
The summit will continue to educate our recent demonstration events are concrete will dramatically strengthen the goal of Learn more about the Sustainable
industry on this safe, drop-in fuel and demonstrations of industry’s interest in business aviation to reach its long-term Aviation Fuel (SAF) Initiative,
communicate the existing enthusiasm in using SAF. We continue to urge govern- carbon-reduction goals.” www.futureofsustainablefuel.com. To
the business aviation community for ments at all levels to implement positive learn more about NBAA, visit their web-
environmental stewardship through use incentive policies to facilitate greater pro- Sustainable aviation fuels are a cen- site at www.nbaa.org.
of sustainable fuel.” duction of sustainable aviation fuels.” tral focus of NBAA’s 2019 convention.
Ahead of the show, a number of airplanes
On hand for the summit announce- NATA Chief Operating Officer Tim featured at the event’s aircraft display at
ment were leaders from the Initiative of

NBAA, CIVIC LEADERS WELCOME CONVENTION’S SUSTAINABLY FUELED

AIRCRAFT DISPLAY
Civic and business leaders on Oct. 21 150,000 gallons of SAF was estimated to including through the development and ic impact of $40.5 million over the course of
welcomed the return of the world’s largest have been pumped at HND – thanks to a adoption of SAF, and this year’s NBAA- the week, according to the Las Vegas
business aviation trade show to Las Vegas, collaborative effort between the airport, BACE will feature sustainability program- Convention and Visitors Authority.
and welcomed the first-time availability of local fuel suppliers and show organizers. ming and events throughout the show.
sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) at View a lineup of planned sustainability- “With more than 24,000 meetings
Henderson Executive Airport (HND) as “I applaud this effort to reduce the focused events at 2019 NBAA-BACE. conducted in Las Vegas every year, busi-
part of the event’s aircraft display. aviation emissions footprint in Southern ness aviation has an important impact on
Nevada, and look forward to the continued “Sustainability, including the avail- the local economy,” said Steve Hill, CEO
NBAA’s Business Aviation implementation of other sustainability ini- ability and use of SAF, is key to the future of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors
Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) tiatives throughout our Clark County of business aviation,” said NBAA Authority. “As a community and an organ-
was held last month at HND and the Las Aviation System,” said Clark County President and CEO Ed Bolen. “We ization, we also share a mutual focus on
Vegas Convention Center. As part of the Commissioner Michael Naft. “These first applaud airport and county leaders for sustainability. Southern Nevada is a lead-
show’s week-long focus on sustainability, steps toward a more environmentally con- partnering with us to make SAF available ing example of water conservation efforts
all turbine airplanes refueling at the airport scious aviation operation would not be at Henderson Executive Airport this week. using less water today than we did 30
took on some amount of SAF before possible without strong partnerships with- This initiative demonstrates that as it years ago. We are also a leading destina-
departure. The fuel is a non-fossil power in the industry. We appreciate NBAA’s becomes more available, and people are tion for renewable energy and commend
source that can reduce aviation’s carbon leadership in this area and its long-stand- increasingly aware of it, demand for use of NBAA for their SAF efforts, especially
lifecycle emissions by up to 80 percent. ing focus on sustainability.” the fuels will continually increase as well.” while they are here in town.”

After planes refueled and departed at The business aviation industry has Bringing about 25,000 attendees to the Learn more about NBAA-BACE at
the show’s close on Oct. 24, an estimated long been committed to sustainability, city, NBAA-BACE generated a total econom- nbaa.org.

42 In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years November 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.

INTERACTIONS IN SYNC - OR NOT?

In the 1700s, David Hume observed AGL. We initiated a go-around, which was the flaps stuck at 25 while on right base. It VOR. The Controller confirmed that fact.
that, “He is happy whom circumstances mostly normal other than flaps staying at was not until the CA and FO were con- So, there we were in a hold over the Peoria
suit his temper; but he is more excellent 25 even when put to 15. We had an excep- ducting the landing checklist that they VOR making non-standard turns without
who suits his temper to any circum- tional jump seater who was previously in noticed the flaps stuck at 25. I elected not the Controller asking us to do it. We held
stance.” A century and a half later, Dale the training department and an invaluable to interject early as the speed was good, for 45 minutes, and the Controller did not
Carnegie admonished, “When dealing member of the crew. weather was CAVU, and the crew were say anything to us about it, so I’m guess-
with people, remember you are not deal- maneuvering with radio calls. When the ing we were not creating a conflict. In the
ing with creatures of logic, but creatures As we handled the aviating and CA executed the missed approach and future, I will ask specifically if left or right
of emotion.” These precepts, ever present communicating, he handed me a QRH asked for flaps 15 and they did not move, I turns are wanted if there is any doubt.
in aviation, can be constructive when turned to the Trailing Edge Flaps advised the FO to leave the flap handle
examining human interactions that occur Disagree Checklist, which we confirmed where he had placed it. I could tell the From the Cabin to the Cockpit
during aviation incidents. and began. I handed aircraft control to crew was getting a bit overloaded and was
my First Officer (FO) along with the happy when the CA turned the autopilot on This Flight Attendant described
While aviation, in general, aspires to radios. We had about 7.5 on the fuel, so and handed the jet over to the FO. I told rationale to persuade some captains to
excellence, many aviation decisions and we decided quickly that we were going to the crew they had a trailing edge flap dis- modify their use of the seatbelt signs in
actions involve interaction between at our alternate. I ran the checklist and pro- agree and opened the QRH to the proper flight. The genesis was a desire for a safer
least two persons. During an interaction, grammed up the runway and communi- checklist. I advised the FO to watch the overall flight operation.
individual nuance, emotion, and unique- cated with Dispatch through ACARS, speed and try not to overspeed the flaps
ness are frequently at play. Egos are pres- notifying them of our decision and need and also to leave the power up a little to • This report… raises awareness
ent and often evident. Authority or con- for landing data. silence the gear horn. about the consistent misuse of the seatbelt
trol issues, seniority, job knowledge, or sign by a significant number of flight deck
turf wars may also be involved. At times, We [got priority handling] out of an The CA and FO worked very well crews. On the past five flights, captains
key personalities work together with abundance of caution. The [cabin] crew together during this event. I interjected have insisted upon leaving the seatbelt
extraordinary success, and on other occa- and… passengers were notified of our myself when needed, and the CA used me sign on for the entire flight. Some… make
sions, teamwork is less effective. new destination. The FO did an excep- as a resource and for advice. I didn’t an announcement prior to takeoff, advis-
tional job of staying between the flaps 25 know that the FO is a fairly new pilot, ing that the sign will be left on for the
Conventional wisdom suggests that overspeed and the gear warning horn and [were I the Captain], I would have entire flight. Flying times range between
personal nuance, emotion, or uniqueness [speed], and also landed the plane. landed the jet. We debriefed this event, 6.5 and 9.5 hours. On past flights, I have
in an aviation interaction is axiomatic to and I advised the CA not to keep review- attempted to employ and educate using
the safety and efficiency of the operation Always having an alternate is help- ing the QRH… to make sure all items CRM strategies with some captains in
itself. Importance of these interactions is ful, as a baseline of required fuel is avail- were completed or not missed while on order to understand their reasoning for
thus captured in the continual process of able when an issue like this arises. Our approach below 1,000 feet AGL. The keeping the sign on. Most express con-
improving Crew Resource Management bingo fuel was for a clean configuration, crew did an outstanding job on this cerns about liability related to passenger
(CRM) and flight safety. and we were [stuck with] flaps 25, but it abnormal event. injury due to unexpected severe turbu-
was valuable information. lence. Others state they are doing flight
This month, CALLBACK shares Quietly Left Holding the Bag attendants a favor by not cycling the sign
narratives that reveal personal interaction From the Jump Seater’s report: off during late night flights – minimizing
and nuance in each incident. Interactions • The Captain (CA) was the Pilot A C680A crew was issued a holding need for compliance checks.
range from positive to negative, major to clearance, which was interpreted differ-
minor, and serious to amusing, but in Flying (PF) and was flying a visual ently by the Captain than the First I’m deeply concerned [about] the
each situation is a lesson to garner. approach. As the CA was on a right base Officer. The flight was subsequently negative safety culture this type of behav-
visual to the runway and selecting land- uneventful but twice notable. ior is creating – a dangerous risk for pas-
Practice Makes Almost Perfect ings flaps, the trailing edge flaps sengers and crew. It encourages passen-
remained at position 25 and not the com- • We were on a flight to MDW. Due gers to disobey the sign while fostering
An airline Captain and a jump-seat- manded 40 flaps for landing. The CA to delays, we were asked to hold… south- complacency among flight attendants.
ing pilot described CRM that exhibited executed a missed approach and elected west of the Peoria VOR on the 200-degree During my last flight, FAs stopped enforc-
judgment, discretion, and temperance. to divert. The CA handed the jet over to radial with 10 NM legs. Initially, I had set ing the requirement for passengers to be
The problem that they experienced tested the FO, who became the PF. The CA right turns in the FMS because the buckled due to the sign being constantly
their situational awareness with distrac- completed the Trailing Edge Flap Controller did not specify that they wanted on and the lack of turbulence. Their rea-
tions, workload, and time pressure. Disagree Checklist and contacted us to make non-standard turns. The soning [was] understandable: belts were
Dispatch. The FO made the landing. We Captain then instructed me to change it to unnecessary due to the smooth ride. At one
From the Captain’s report: taxied to the gate and debriefed. left turns because we were instructed to point, I counted at least 15 passengers in
• During a fairly typical tight visual hold “southwest” of the VOR. To avoid an the aisle while the sign was on. This
We started this event with 6.3 Fuel on argument, I asked the Controller to verify occurred about seven hours into the flight.
approach, we noticed that flaps were indi- Board (FOB) and landed… with 4.3. The they wanted us to hold southwest of the
cating 25 instead of the selected 40 during crew did an outstanding job on this abnor- Continued on Page 43
the landing checklist at about 1,300 feet mal event. As a former [check pilot], the
CA and I had a… good rapport. I noticed

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LIMITLESS PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS SHOWCASED AT NBAA CAREERS

IN BUSINESS AVIATION DAY

Students from across the country pilots, 700,000 technicians, a million After Dickson’s well-received pres- Students at NBAA’s career day were
attended the closing day of NBAA’s flight attendants and more people in roles entation, Jim Payne, chief pilot of the invited to get up close and personal with
Business Aviation Convention & such as physicians, data scientists and stratospheric Perlan 2 sailplane, walked aircraft and aviation-related equipment
Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) to learn manufacturers,” said Dickson, who was students through the rigorous behind-the- that could lead them into a career.
about the limitless opportunities for suc- sworn into his role this past August. scenes process that enables his awe-inspir-
cess within business aviation. ing experimental aircraft to take flight. (Courtesy NBAA)
Highlighted by a stirring call to action Dickson asked the students in the
from FAA Administrator Steve Dickson, audience to consider how essential avia- Following the keynote speakers, stu- role in building the future of aviation.
the annual Careers in Business Aviation tion is to the fabric of our modern socie- dents were invited to tour the exhibit “That’s what aviation is really about
Day event drove home a compelling mes- ty. Touching on topics ranging from floor – including a UAS/UAM Innova-
sage: a growing industry needs you. urban air mobility to success stories of tion Display featuring unmanned aircraft – connecting people and cultures from
young aviators, his speech showcased an systems and urban air mobility vehicles – around the world,” said Dickson.
Following Dickson’s wide-ranging con- industry on the forefront of innovation. and visit the aircraft display at Henderson
versation with six inquisitive students from Executive Airport, in order to get a For more student-focused informa-
the Las Vegas and Washington, DC areas, the “This is the most exciting time for hands-on look at some of the newest and tion about careers in business aviation,
administrator took the Career Day stage to aviation since the introduction of the jet most exciting business aircraft of today. review NBAA’s resources for students on
paint a realistic, but inspiring picture of an engine,” Dickson said. the NBAA website: nbaa.org/for-students/.
aviation industry in need of young talent for Ultimately, NBAA’s Careers in
the hundreds of students in the audience. He encouraged young people to Business Aviation Day communicated an
embrace their roles as influencers, includ- inclusive invitation to students of all back-
“Aviation is growing fast – over the ing using social media as a platform to grounds to join an exciting, innovative
next 20 years we’ll need about 800,000 communicate aviation career opportuni- industry, where they can have an important
ties to peers.

Keep ‘em Flying

Continued from Page 38 ready to offer technical expertise regarding tioned several months ago in a piece about The events of the past two weeks
the airplane and the high operational stan- flying this treasured aircraft, an airplane is make our conviction to fly them even
Oct. 2 accident is still being investigated, dards of the program whenever asked. We a machine, but I believe each one also has stronger.
with the NTSB releasing its preliminary understand EAA’s important role in this a soul. That soul soars when it is flown and
report (ntsb.gov) on Oct. 15. EAA has let unique community of aircraft. As I men- its story becomes real and shared.
the NTSB and the FAA know we stand

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offer deep soaking tubs and private reclaimed from the nearby Big River, this ingredients.
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Safe Landings tanker fuel. Our arrival fuel was planned start raining until after our arrival. This effect that, “Dispatch doesn’t always do
at approximately 21,500 [pounds]. struck me as somewhat dismissive because the smart thing. None of us do. No one is
Continued from Page 42 Although we were not close to maximum we all know the forecast can be wrong. I infallible.” At that point, the Dispatcher
I witness this more often on long flights. landing weight, the arrival fuel got my explained to him that it looked odd having became really annoyed and asked me if I
attention because this is probably the most that much tanker fuel with possible rain. wanted to get the Chief Pilot on call
A Diverging Dispatch Discussion fuel I have ever seen [for] tankering or He told me, “All the ‘T’s had been crossed, involved. I declined and said that I was
landing… in my tenure at the company. and all the ‘I’s had been dotted: everything calling to see if it would be raining in
A B737 Captain questioned the has been done the right way, routine... Nashville for our arrival.
Dispatcher regarding the unusual fuel …The fuel load seemed a bit odd. etc.” I said, “OK, but it just seems a little
load. Remarks and attitudes expressed in Nashville airport doesn’t have the longest abnormal.” He said, “Not to be snarky, We all make mistakes. We are all on
the conversation appeared unrelated to runways, plus the note [was added] about but I dispatch more flights in a week than the same team. Feedback helps us discov-
the fuel issue at hand. the rain. Keeping… priorities… in the you fly in a year.” I thought to myself, er our mistakes. Arrogance does not
proper order, I decided to call Dispatch. [I “Wow, how many landings does this guy accept feedback. Help each other out by
• The dispatch release had a note asked] about the alternate added due to have in a heavy 800 on a short-ish wet run- listening and being humble.
[that an] alternate was added due to pos- possible rain at the destination. [The way?” Instead, I said something to the
sible rain at destination, Nashville. We Dispatcher] said that it wasn’t going to
were in an 800. Dispatch planned the fuel
with approximately 13,000 pounds of

44 In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years November 2019

THE REVIEWS ARE IN: PILOTS CAN RATE AIRPORTS, BUSINESSES

By Amelia Walsh agers and business owners can interact them,” said AOPA Senior Vice President of Johnson Creek is one of the numerous
with customers by responding to user Marketing Jiri Marousek. “Crowdsourced Idaho backcountry strips that beckon the
AOPA comments, recognizing great feedback, reviews are a critical customer expectation adventurous pilot. (Jill Tallman/AOPA)
and addressing customer concerns that today, and they drive every industry to get
Spectacular backcountry terrain, would otherwise go unanswered. For better at serving our customers and foster a review but must have administrative
southern hospitality, and $100 ham- both pilots and airport businesses, the transparency by sharing firsthand experi- access to their listing, which is provided
burgers that are actually worth it – tools are designed to make traveling with ences–it’s a win for pilots, airport managers, at no cost.
America’s general aviation airports have a GA aircraft better. and local businesses.”
lot to offer. Using the updated ratings and The new additions to the Airport
reviews feature of AOPA’s Airport The member-requested feature is a Along with the new ratings and Directory Online combined with the
Directory Online, pilots can review and welcome addition to the Airport Directory review feature, AOPA’s Airport Directory AOPA travel portal (www.aopa.org/travel)
rate airports and on-site businesses, and Online (www.aopa.org/destinations/) as Online also has an updated and rebuilt and biweekly AOPA Travel Pilot newslet-
share their flying experiences. more and more consumers are turning to kneeboard format. The kneeboard now ter make it easy for pilots to discover fun
online reviews. According to research from displays traffic pattern altitudes in addi- new places to fly and share their adven-
From the airport itself to FBOs, Gatherup, 88 percent of buyers are influ- tion to FAA reported pattern altitudes. tures. Now, care to comment?
restaurants, flight schools, and mainte- enced by online reviews, and that especial- Comments on runway conditions, noise
nance shops, pilots are encouraged to ly rings true with the younger crowd–with abatement information, pilot-activated
give their feedback – the good, the bad, 91 percent of 18- to 34-year-olds saying lighting details, and clearance delivery
and the ugly – on all aspects of an air- they trust online reviews as much as person- phone numbers are also available.
port’s amenities, and to check the experi- al recommendations.
ence other pilots had at those locations. Users leaving reviews must be
The new rating functionality allows users “AOPA’s rating and review platform is logged in to AOPA.org but do not need to
to provide up to five-star ratings, post a great tool to give pilots added confidence be an AOPA member. Airport and busi-
reviews, upload photos, and like other to get out, fly, explore, and visit the thou- ness managers do not need to have a paid
users’ comments. Just as important, man- sands of great destinations that GA can take AOPA membership in order to respond to

SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT EMBRACES SPIRIT OF INNOVATION

Testing and Introducing New Concepts to Evolve and Enhance the Customer Experience
Signature Flight Support is challeng- sive new software interface called when they enter an N-registered aircraft

ing traditional approaches to aircraft ‘SIGnet 2.0’. The successful 2019 rollout tail number, planned destination, and the

flight support services and finding inno- of the platform allows for expanded date of their expected arrival.

vative ways to distinctively serve an tracking, coordination, and delivery of Signature’s commercial airline pas-

increasingly broad set of customers. aircraft services, while empowering senger transfer program, Signature

“Over the past few years we’ve Signature staff members through a suite ELITE Class, continues to gather

made significant progress when it comes of tools that enhance the customer expe- momentum by introducing new locations

to embracing technological change and rience. Further enhancements to SIGnet in the Caribbean with further plans for (Courtesy Signature Aviation)
developing innovative, new programs 2.0 include mobile technology to empow- additional facilities in the near future.

and offerings focused squarely on the er Line Service Technicians in the course This VIP service allows commercial air- operational experience and excellence for

needs of our customers,” said Mark of their duties, converting aircraft line travelers to enjoy a frictionless the company’s new ‘Skyport’ concepts.

Johnstone, Chief Executive Officer, BBA requests into manageable checklists, ground experience which is standard in Signature is also the handler of choice for

Aviation plc and Signature Flight whilst sharing real-time updates on serv- private aviation. Passengers can bypass Uber Copter services, offering the first

Support. Shawn Hall, Chief Commercial ices rendered. the queues, hassle, and rush of the main demonstration of the airborne rideshare

Officer, Signature Flight Support added, In early 2020, Signature plans to terminal by checking in for their depart- model and the Elevate experience. As the

“Signature has entered a new and excit- launch the Trip Estimator Tool, an inno- ing flight from a luxurious Signature preferred FBO for Uber Elevate,

ing phase in its history. We will continue vative new way for pilots to retrieve retail lounge, all of which feature dedicated Signature will apply its industry-leading

to invest in and go to market with indus- fuel pricing, handling fees, and infra- security and customs screenings, food expertise to support electric vertical take-

try defining customer centric technology structure rates without having to contact and beverage options, a chauffeured drive off and landing vehicle (eVTOL) passen-

and offerings. Our aim is to not just main- the FBO in advance. Pilots can also to and from their aircraft, baggage collec- ger arrivals and departures at existing on-

tain relevancy, but to help redefine the request a volume discount for large fuel tion, and more. airport FBOs, as well as designated pur-

industry.” uplifts from the FBO. Customers who In June 2019, Signature joined pose-built eVTOL urban Skyports.

To ensure consistent, exceptional have registered a free Signature TailWins forces with Uber Elevate as its first For more information, visit the

service at its approximately 130 US loca- loyalty account can preview retail pricing nationwide on-airport infrastructure part- Signature Flight Support website at

tions, Signature invested in a comprehen- information up to seven days in advance ner, focused on the role of ground-based www.signatureflight.com.

DYNON INSTALLATION CENTER NOW AT CHINO!

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46 In Flight USA Celebrating 36 Years November 2019

BANYAN AIR SERVICE RECOGNIZED BY THE CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE

Recently Banyan Air Service was of this commitment is that the hospital tion in our aviation services.” (Courtesy Banyon Air Service)
honored by the City of Fort Lauderdale now provides medical and health care to Banyan Air Service is an award-
with a proclamation recognizing over 1800 patients per month who other- Café. For more information, visit
Banyan’s 40th anniversary at Fort wise would have no access to these criti- winning full-service fixed base operation www.banyanair.com.
Lauderdale Executive Airport. cal health and training services. (FBO), with more than 1 million square
feet of hangar and office space within an
The proclamation was signed by Upon receiving the proclamation, 85 acre aviation complex. Banyan pro-
Mayor Dean J. Trantalis and read by Campion said, “Thank you very much vides comprehensive business aviation
Commissioner Heather Moraitis during for this recognition, Mr. Mayor and services; including ground services, air-
the City Commission regular meeting in Commissioners. Our vision has always craft sales, heavy maintenance and interi-
Fort Lauderdale. been in alignment with that of the City of or modifications, turbine engine service,
Fort Lauderdale. We really strive to structural repairs, avionics installations
The proclamation highlighted some attract businesses and at the same time and services, and aircraft part sales.
of the achievements and recognitions of bring a big benefit to the neighborhoods Banyan’s aircraft sales department is the
Banyan during the last 40 years and also around us. It’s been a joy of my life’s Southeast Sales and Service center for
mentioned Banyan’s commitment to work being at Executive Airport and the HondaJet. When visiting Banyan be
rebuilding a hospital and nursing school working with the management and city in sure to check out the world’s largest pilot
in a small village of Egbe in rural creating one of the best airports in the shop, Banyan Pilot Shop and dine with a
Nigeria, West Africa where Don country. We hope to match that reputa- view of the ramp at delicious Jet Runway
Campion was born and raised. The result

POP-POP AIRPLANE LANDING IN TIME FOR HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING

Just in time for the holiday season, his own, he has found a new passion for digitized entertainment for children, the
Pop-Pop Airplane, How Do You Fly? is a sharing his wild and fun adventures of long-held tradition of actually “turning
children’s book written by someone for flying with everyone. “All my grandchil- the pages” of a book and using one’s own
whom aviation is not child’s play. Author dren call me Pop-Pop,” Pegram explains. imagination to make ideas and pictures
Dan Pegram is a retired Air Force and “My grandson knew I flew airplanes for take life is being lost. Along with that
airline pilot who has spent years in the a living. Each time we were outside he loss comes a loss of the imaginative and
air. Dan is now president of Contrail would look up at an airplane and say cognitive skills children need to face a
Creations LLC, an organization dedicat- ‘Pop-Pop Airplane.’ From this, the char- world that is ever changing and often dif-
ed to children’s education, literacy, and acter was born.” ficult to understand. Pop-Pop Airplane
marketing. With three grandchildren of merges the reality of what makes an air-
In today’s world of computers and plane fly with simple reading skills and
great illustrations which spark both the
mind and imagination. Pop-Pop is not not only dialog, but questions that lead to
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BILL REHKOP OF AERO PERFORMANCE

MARKS 50 YEARS IN AVIATION

Bill Rehkop, National Sales (L-R) Jack Samuels, Aircraft Spruce Sales
Manager for Aero Performance was rec- Manager; Bill Rehkop, Aero Performance
ognized at NBAA in Las Vegas on Oct. Sales Manager; and Jim Irwin, President
21, 2019 for his 50 years of service to of Aero Performance and Aircraft Spruce.
general aviation.
(Courtesy Aero Performance)
Based at Aero Performance's branch
in Harrisburg, PA, Rehkop opened the
Harrisburg branch of Van Dusen in 1969
after several years in the Air Force in air-
craft maintenance. He was a sales manag-
er for Van Dusen, Aviall, Cooper
Aviation, and AAR before joining Aero
Performance in 2002.

Jim Irwin, President of Aero
Continued on Page 47

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NASA TAKES DELIVERY OF FIRST ALL- American Aircraft Sales Co.

ELECTRIC EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT WE HAVE MOVED!
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tric aircraft, known as Modification II, or
Mod II. II configuration. (Courtesy NASA)

The X-57’s Mod II vehicle features from early requirements to current stan- 1977 Piper Warrior 180 HP 1978 Piper Warrior 161
the replacement of traditional combus- dards development, has the X-57 paving
tion engines on a baseline Tecnam the way. This milestone, along with 1300 SFRMAN 5000 TTSN, Garmin 430 35 SMOH, 3000 TTSN, new paint, super clean
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motors. The delivery is a major milestone MOD III wing back, will enable NASA,
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to begin putting the aircraft through accelerate and lead electric air vehicle
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“The X-57 Mod II aircraft delivery to Luis Obispo.” SOLD
NASA is a significant event, marking the
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electric X-plane project,” said X-57 develop certification standards for
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learned along the way as we progress with regulators and industry, which will Only 700 TTSN, one owner based in 2600 TTSN, 850 SMOH, S-TEC 50 A/P, NDH
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growing electric aircraft market.” craft utilizing distributed electric propul-
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lowing phases, Mods III and IV, are learned and best practices. This design driv- new windows, NDH ..........................$86,950 maintained...........................................$49,950
already well underway, with the recent er includes a 500-percent increase in high-
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IV configurations, will undergo fit Integrated Aviation Systems Program’s
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timely transition from the project’s Mod project, within NASA’s Aeronautics
II phase to Mod III. Research Mission Directorate.

“ESAero is thrilled to be delivering For more about NASA’s X-57
the MOD II X-57 Maxwell to NASA Maxwell, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/x57.
AFRC,” said ESAero President and CEO
Andrew Gibson. “In this revolutionary For more about NASA’s Aeronautics
time, the experience and lessons learned, Research Mission Directorate, visit:
https://www.nasa.gov/aeroresearch.

Bill Rehkop

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