In Flight USA April 2023

Calendar of Events To list your group’s event on a space available basis, please send your event notice with date, time, place w/city and state, contact name, and phone number to: Calendar, In Flight USA, P.O. Box 5402, San Mateo, Calif. 94402, or email [email protected]. Note: Calendar includes only information available by our press date, Friday, March 31. Confirm the status before attending. APRIL 1 Q Bullhead City, AZ: Laughlin-Bullhead Air Show, Laughlin/Bullhead Int’l. Airport, laughlinbullheadairshow.com. Q Chico, CA: Chico Air Museum “Run the Runway” Run, 9 a.m., Chico Regional Airport, (530) 345-6468, chicoairmuseum.org. Q Chino, CA: Hangar Talk/Flying Demo, 10:30 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Q Conroe, TX: Conroe Rides Day/CAF Open House, Conroe-N. Houston Regional Airport, b17texasraiders.org. 1 — 2 Q Homestead, FL: Wings over Homestead ARB, gates 9 a.m., wingsoverhomestead.com. 8 Q Murchison, TX: Wngs over Pegasus-Help a Horse Day, gates 11 a.m. Pegasus Ranch, (903) 707-5866, wingsoverpegasus.com. 8 — 9 Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, [email protected]. 15 Q Torrance, CA: Celebrity Lecture Series, 11 a.m., Western Museum of Flight, (310) 326-9544, wmof. com. Q San Andreas, CA: Calaveras County Airport Day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., calaverascountyairportday.com. Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Flabob Airport, (951) 683-2309, flabob.org. Q Hayward, CA: Aircraft Display Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hayward Executive Airport, (510) 280-4111. Q Petaluma, CA: Petaluma Display Days, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Petaluma Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404. Q Burlington, WA: Safety Seminar, 10 a.m. to noon, Skagit Regional Airport, (360) 370-8067, dybergaviation.com. Q Burlington, WA: April Fly Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Heritage Flight Museum, (360) 424-5151, heritageflight.org. Q Santa Rosa, CA: Open Cockpit Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Coast Air Museum, Sonoma County Airport, (707) 575-7900. 15 — 16 Q Cocoa Beach, FL: Cocoa Beach Air Show, gates 9 a.m., tickets (321) 328-8686, cocoabeachairshow.com. Q Key West, FL: NAS Key West Southernmost Air Spectactular, gates 10 a.m., Boca Chica Field. Contact TBA. Q Houston, TX: CAF Houston Wing Warbird Weekend, West Houston Airport, b17texasraiders.org. 16 Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., MontgomeryGibbs Field, (619) 301-2530. 22 Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, Riverside Municipal Airport, (951) 312-4832. Q Abilene, TX: Big Country Airfest, doors 8 a.m., Dyess AFB, dyess.af.mil. Q Louisville, KY: Thunder over Louisville, 3 p.m. over Ohio River, (502) 584-3378, thunderoverlouisville.org. Q Lakeport, CA: Clear Lake Aviation Gathering, 8 a.m., Lampson Field Airport, (415) 771-2555. Q Brazoria County, TX: LBX Annual Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport. Visit Facebook.com. Q Clovis, NM: Wings over Cannon, gates 9 a.m., Cannon AFB, cannon.af.mil. 22 — 23 Q Beaufort, SC: MCAS Beaufort Air Show, gates TBA, beaufortairshow.com. Q Riverside, CA: Southern California Air Show, 8:30 a.., March ARB, socalairshow.com. 28 — 29 Q Sweetwater, TX: WASP Fly-In, gates 9 a.m., Avenger Field, (325) 235-0099, waspmuseum.org. 29 — 30 Q Biloxi, MS: Thunder over the Sound Air & Space Show, gates 9 a.m., Keesler AFB, thunderoverthesound.com. Q Fort Lauderdale, FL: Fort Lauderdale Air Show, (954) 241-7937, fortlauderdaleairshow.com. 30 Q Half Moon Bay, CA: Pacific Coast Dream Machines, 10 a.m., Half Moon Bay Airport, dreammachines.miramarevents.com. MAY 5 — 7 Q Monroe, LA: Red White & Blue Airshow, gates Fri. & Sat. 4 p.m./Sun. 11 a.m., Monroe Regional Airport, redwhiteandblueairshow.com. 6 Q Chico, CA: Chico Air Museum Spring Fly-In, 8 a.m., Chico Regional Airport, (530) 345-6468, chicoairmuseum.org. Q Chino, CA: Hangar Talk/Flying Demo, 10:30 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, (909) 597-3722, www.planesoffame.org. Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. 6 — 7 Q Hampton, VA: AirPower over Hampton Roads, JB Langley-Eustis, (757) 764 5701 jble.af.mil.    s    www.MHoxygen.com s [email protected] FLY HIGH with Mountain High GA and Rotorcraft Pilots use MH Oxygen Systems with Pulse-DemandTM sss Makes flying at the higher altitudes safe and comfortable sss Made in the USA Aviation Oxygen Systems 0+ MOUNTAIN HIGH Equipment & Supply Company Portable Pulse-DemandTM Systems EZ BreatheTM Cannulas Since 1985 FAA/CAMI Tested MH XCP 1-4 Place Cross-Country 0ILOT   System FLY HIGH with Mountain High Made in the USA Aviation Oxygen Systems 0+ MOUNTAIN HIGH Equipment & Supply Company Since 1985 AirVenture Booth Number 3073 QUOTES ON: Cherokee Tanks Fuel Cells & Metal Tanks Repair, overhauled & new Technical Information or Free Fuel Grade Decals MONARCH PREMIUM CAPS Premium Stainless Steel Umbrella Caps for your Cessna 177 through 210 www.hartwig-fuelcell.com [email protected] US: 1-800-843-8033 CDN: 1-800-665-0236 INTL: 1-204-668-3234 FAX: 1-204-339-3351 NEW TANKS - 10 YEAR WARRANTY Keeping aircraft in the air since 1952 April 2023 www.inflightusa.com 3 Continued on Page 9

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FAA Report Validates Safety of Basic Med for Private Pilots................8 AOPA President Testifies Before Congressional Panel........................10 NATA’s President Testifies to Aviation Subcommittee on Future of GA 11 Last Season at Stead, National Championship Races to Leave Reno 14 Call to Action: GA Issues Discussed at FAA Safety Summit..............20 AOPA Asks FAA for Improved Testing Oversight..................................25 CubCrafters-Built Aircraft Lands on Iconic Dubai Hotel......................26 Doroni Aerospace Achieves Milestone eVTOL Flight Tests ................33 Special Section, HAI Heli-Expo: $2 Billion in Business Occurred......36 FAA Awards AOPA Grant for You Can Fly High School Initiative ......42 Aviation Heroes Honored at AOPA Hoover Trophy Reception ............43 Tecnam Commemorates 75Years of Legacy Aircraft Manufacturing 44 Coolest Airshow On Earth Coming to Half Moon Bay April 30 ..........45 TABLE OF CONTENTS Volume 39, Number 8 650-358-9908 • Fax: 650-358-9254 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.inflightusa.com April 2023 ON THE COVER #ELEBRATING  9EARS IN 0UBLICATION !PRIL  WWWINFLIGHTUSACOM DEPARTMENTS NEWS COLUMNS Spirit of Flight: Moffett Field Historical Society Museum By Denise DeGregoire ................................................16 Flying With Faber: A Visit to Pismo Beach By Stuart J. Faber ........................................................29 Homebuilder’s Workshop: Good Friends By Ed Wischmeyer ......................................................32 SafeLandings: Unusual Attitudes and Aircraft Upsets ....................................................................................38 Goodies & Gadgets: Aircraft Spruce Offers Headsets, Lighting and More ................................................................................46 Calendar of Events ..........................................................3 Classifieds ......................................................................48 Index of Advertisers ......................................................50 COVER STORY PHOTO FINISH AIRCRAFT CARRIER U.S.S. CARL VINSON WORKING-UP FOR DEPLOYMENT IN 2023 Cover Photos Courtesy Yanks Air Museum and Victor Aviation By Bill Cox Page 4 Story by Mike Heilman and Ed Wells Photographs by Mike Heilman Page 49 Editorial: We Deserve Better… An Open Letter to the White House By Ed Downs ..................................................................6 Editorial: What You Don’t Know Can Help You By Mark Baker, AOPA President and CEO...........................8 How AI Can Improve Your Travel Experience By Michaela Jarvis, ERAU...............................................18 Embry-Riddle Students Hear 10 Golden Rules to Thrive in Aviation By Mike Cavaliere...........................................................24 NEW TECHNOLOGY COMES TO PISTON ENGINE OVERHAULS THE VICTOR AVIATION STORY SPECIAL COVERAGE: HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 Begins on Page 36

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I used to hang out across the street in Lafayette Park and watch demonstrators parade back and forth in front of your place. I would taunt them with my big bag lunch… yep, lots of fun. Of course, I had to fight off the rats. No, they were not squirrels. Did you ever take care of that? Oh wait, you guys were probably nowhere around, as this was back in the 1970/80’s, you know, when the ATC controllers went on strike? Yep, worked a lot with the FAA back then, from the Administrator on down. Learned a lot about how things work “inside the Beltway,” not to be confused with anything that goes on in the real United States. I later did a lot of aircraft certification and training stuff in D.C. Indeed, 65 years as a pro pilot and aviation guy taught this old boy a lot about how the government works. Given that wandering intro, the writer of this op/ed sympathizes with your present problem regarding the selection of an FAA Administrator. Phil Washington was a good political choice, having led the committee that selected his future boss (or at least it looked that way), Pete Buttigieg. To be sure, that committee was seeking out the most qualified person to be a part of the President’s Cabinet… or successfully chasing down current social engineering policies. Mr. Washington certainly represented a continuation of a long held White House tradition. The President picks Cabinet Secretaries that will serve as good “yes-people” (can’t say “yesman” anymore). The Cabinet Secretaries will, in turn, appoint Agency Administrators to whom they owe favors or that will make an under-talented Secretary look good. It is a time-honored system, and sometimes we get some pretty good people on the job. But more often, the actual running of an agency falls to the long-term civil service folks who actually make the wheels turn. Yes, my years in D.C. did teach me that the “deep state” does exist. But I now see that the system has encountered a hitch-in-the-git-along. The word is out that Mr. Washington has withdrawn his nomination for the appointment of FAA Administrator, claiming “unfounded partisan attacks.” That statement must be a tough one for the White House team to handle. I think “unfounded partisan attacks” really means “blame the other guy,” a term without which Washington D.C. would simply collapse back into main stream America... you can’t let that happen! Again, you have my sympathies. But take a step back, maybe this is a good thing for your team. Maybe it will give you a chance to re-think what the right qualifications for an FAA Administrator should be. Sure, Mr. Washington was a land manager, working with leases, rental agreements, subcontractors and companies wishing to use public resources (like airports) for profit making purposes that will keep their management (Wall Street bankers) happy. That is certainly a part of the National Airspace System, but is it the part that kills people if bad policies are implemented or mistakes are made out of ignorance? Ground based management is important, but how often does the ground fall out of the sky and kill people, perhaps hundreds at a time? Aircraft design and certification is an engineering challenge, not mowing grass between the runways. Air Traffic Control is not a video game, it shuffles planes around traveling at speeds of up to Mach.82 and runs parallel approaches in giant aircraft with no more than 1.5-mile separation. Multiple airplanes may be operating on runways simultaneously, with another 30 to 40 aircraft maneuvering on the ground. Does a political or land management background prepare one for such responsibilities? And how about flight crew training, both cockpit and cabin professionals. Does a “favor” to a political contributor qualify that contributor to manage the wide variety of pilot certificates and ratings needed to operate under a variety of professional pilot applications? Let’s not forget complex maintenance needs. Do you want a politician adjusting the brakes on your car? Did you guys and gals in the White House consider these factors when Mr. Washington’s name was placed on the table? So… here is my thought. Take an airline flight somewhere… anywhere. Experience the terminal and customer service. Think about the other airplanes operating just a few feet away from your WE DESERVE BETTER… AN OPEN LETTER TO THE WHITE HOUSE Continued on Page 7

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8 In Flight USA Celebrating 39 Years April 2023 By Mark Baker AOPA President and CEO I recently had the pleasure of hosting an all-hands meeting of AOPA staff at our HQ, and what a gathering! It was great to see everyone together and celebrate what we do for our members and the general aviation community every day: protect your freedom to fly. Talking with the scores of people onhand for this special day reinforced what I have known during my 10 years with AOPA: how extraordinary, talented and dedicated ourAOPAteam is, and the wealth of benefits we bring to you every day. While many of our members take advantage of the valuable range of services we provide, some are connected with us in very specific ways – help with a legal issue, a love for our publications and videos, or learning through our safety content. I just want to remind all of our members how your AOPA membership truly is one of the most valuable assets in aviation. Just consider how we surround and protect you – at home, at the airport, in the air, and everywhere in between. For starters, our government affairs team in D.C. and in regions across the country spends every day protecting your freedom to fly – freedoms against a lack of transparency by airports and FBOs, keeping your airports open in the face of threats, making it less painful to register your aircraft, making sure flight training is defined as just that, and working to increase hangar availability to our local airports, just to name a few ways. Having the support of our Pilot Protection Services, and legal and medical teams, can make all the difference in the world when you’re faced with a serious, and often very unnerving, issue. The team has incredible experience, expertise and resources to help you navigate your way forward. Our Pilot Information Center and Member Services teams get hundreds of calls from members each day, and provide valuable support on virtually every aviation situation or issue. Let these teams be your first (and probably last) call for whatever is on your mind. With the skies as busy as I have ever seen them, safety is paramount – it’s in our DNA. No doubt many of you keep tuned to the valuable and timely content that our Air Safety Institute provides on a weekly basis. We’re proud (of all of you!) that we are in the safest time ever for GA, but we never rest. I know that virtually all of our members stay up to date and engaged through our different media channels: Pilot and Flight Training magazines, digital and social media, video and podcasts. Our media products are always adapting to ways that you consume content. AOPA has a robust and dedicated team solely focused on bringing you news and features about everything going on in GA today. Our teams are always looking at new ways to enhance your connection to AOPA, which I trust is among your most valued aviation relationships. We always have an open mind and ear about product or service ideas. Speaking of enhancing your experience, how about the nearly 12,000 rusty pilots that our You Can Fly team has helped to get back in the skies? There’s nothing like getting your certificate – it’s a whole other thrill to get back into the cockpit after some time off, however long it’s been! Our You Can Fly teams can also help you get better and more economical access to airplanes through flying clubs; we have helped form more than 220 clubs since we started out just a few years ago. And for those currently in flight training or just getting started, our AOPA Flight Training Advantage platform makes training more efficient and a better experience for student and instructor. I also need to give a shout out to our You Can Fly High School STEM team – more than 16,000 students are enrolled in the curriculum just this year across 43 states. Since we started, we’ve engaged more than 50,000 students, and more than 70 percent of the first graduates say they are actively pursuing an aviation career. We offer this valuable curriculum free of charge to educators; if you’d like know more, contact our team! And if you have that certificate and are itching to buy an airplane, our Aircraft Financing team can help you navigate the world of putting a beautiful bird in your hangar. I mention these benefits not simply to create a list, but to give all of our members a complete view of how we protect your freedom to fly in so many ways. Please let us know how we can make your membership and flying experiences more rewarding and exciting. Blue Skies! A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report mandated by Congress determined that the BasicMed program is safe. The FAA reviewed data over a three-year period for the report (“Effects of Regulatory Changes to Medical Certification for Certain Small Aircraft Pilots”), dated March 10, 2023. BasicMed was the result of a dedicated effort by AOPA and key allies in Congress to bring about much-needed third-class medical reform. Nearly 80,000 pilots have qualified to fly under BasicMed since it was enacted in 2017. “The FAA’s report to Congress confirms what we have known for years: BasicMed works and BasicMed pilots remain safe pilots,” said AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker. “We have just gone through the safest three to four years in general aviation history. The FAA recently expanded the BasicMed program to include safety pilots; nations such as Mexico, The Bahamas, and other Caribbean countries accept U.S. pilots flying with BasicMed; and I strongly believe the program will continue to grow and expand.” The study team included representatives from the FAA’s Flight Standards Service, the Office of Aerospace Medicine, and the Office of Accident Investigation and Prevention, and found no differences in safety when comparing BasicMed to the longstanding third-class medical that general aviation pilots are required to obtain for a private pilot’s license. According to the report, “No difference was found in the risk of BasicMed and third-class airmen having an aviation accident from the start of BasicMed in 2017 through the end of 2019. No difference was found between accident involved BasicMed and third-class airmen in the phase of flight in which their accident occurred. No difference was found between accident involved BasicMed and third-class airmen in fatal versus non-fatal outcomes. No difference was found between fatally injured BasicMed and third-class airmen in autopsy findings.” The number of individuals holding a private or student pilot certificate in the United States has climbed from 584,000 in 2016 to nearly 757,000 today, a 30 percent increase. According to the FAA, private pilots account for more than 26 million safe flying hours annually, which represents more than 30 million takeoffs and landings each year. According to the FAA report, the total number of aircraft hours flown by pilots under BasicMed increased from over 15 million in 2017, the year FAA implemented BasicMed, to over 16 million in 2019. AOPA’s Air Safety Institute has reported that the overall GA accident rate, based on National Transportation Safety Board data, including BasicMed pilots, is at its lowest level in decades, and continuing to drop every year since the 1990s. The general aviation community has never had a stronger focus on safety, and the U.S. airspace continues to be the safest in the world. Pilots using BasicMed must successfully complete an FAA approved online medical education course every other year while they are flying. AOPA houses many of the resources pilots need to better understand the requirements of BasicMed (aopa.org/ basicmed), including those to determine eligibility, the medical exam checklist that needs to be reviewed by a pilot and physician, a BasicMed physician finder, an online medical education course, and instructions on how to file the application. AOPA’s website also provides aviators with engaging and informative videos about BasicMed, as well as helpful FAQs for pilots and physicians. The online course and educational materials cover such topics as health self-assessment, when to see a doctor, conditions that may require a closer look, and how to use diet and exercise to stay sharp for the flight deck and in life. To learn more, visit www.aopa.org. FAA REPORT VALIDATES SAFETY OF BASIC MED FOR PRIVATE PILOTS Program Continues to Grow Pilots who complete the steps for BasicMed qualification can fly in aircraft weighing up to 6,000 lbs. gross takeoff weight, with up to six seats and carrying up to five passengers. They can fly day or night, VFR or IFR, at speeds up to 250 kts and at altitudes up to 18,000 feet msl. (Courtesy AOPA) WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW CAN HELP YOU!

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The topic of the hearing and its contents are in line with an initiative by T&I Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.), a GA pilot and advocate, to bring more attention to the general aviation sector by introducing the first GA title within an FAA reauthorization bill. “One of the worst things that happened when it comes to the FAA is when advocacy was removed from the mission statement,” said Graves in his opening statement. “We need more advocates within the FAAand throughout aviation.” In his opening statement and throughout the hearing, AOPA President Mark Baker addressed several primary points of interest to AOPA including the FAA’s designated pilot examiner shortage, the urgent nationwide need for GA hangar construction, needed investments in modernizing agency systems and technology, and a safe and smart transition to a fleet-wide unleaded fuel no later than 2030. “We have an opportunity with this year’s FAA Reauthorization to set the course for securing the future for general aviation,” Baker said in written testimony. “AOPA looks forward to working with the Committee on the upcoming FAA Reauthorization bill on the issues outlined today and others that impact pilots and aircraft owners.” The most pressing point raised by Baker for inclusion into the reauthorization bill was the need for a requirement that public-use airports provide transient ramp space to pilots when they do not need or request the services of an FBO. “I want to be clear, this is a national problem,” Baker said. “All of these airports should be required to treat all users the same when it comes to public access.” Thousands of pilots have been impacted by the lack of ramp space at public-use airports and find themselves in many cases paying fees for services they did not use or request, including tiedown fees, facility fees, infrastructure fees, access fees, security fees, handling fees, and ramp fees. “Not a day goes by that I don’t hear from pilots about this,” Baker said. “I’ve been in business all my life and I’ve never known anyone that charges a customer for services a person never wanted or asked for.” Baker submitted a letter to the committee, signed by more than 300 aviation organizations from across the country, in support of requiring airports to provide transient ramp space at public-use airports. “On behalf of all these organizations and pilots across the country, we strongly support and request the committee to include a provision in the FAA reauthorization bill that addresses access to public-use airports in the following three areas: 1) a requirement that all federally obligated airports provide transient ramp space for privately operated aircraft, regardless of make or model, when the pilot does not request or need the services of an FBO; 2) ensure federally obligated airports retain the ability to either waive a transient fee or impose a transient fee – but the fee must be fair and reasonable (whatever it cost the airport to operate and maintain the ramp); and 3) in order to address TSA security related issues at some airports, the Part 139 airports in particular, there needs to be the BAKER TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESSIONAL PANEL: FOCUSES ON TRANSIENT RAMP FAIRNESS, HANGAR SHORTAGE, UNLEADED FUEL, AND MORE Continued on Page 12 AOPA President Mark Baker on March 9 addressed the Aviation Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee regarding several primary points of interest to GA, including the FAA’s designated pilot examiner shortage, the urgent nationwide need for GA hangar construction, needed investments in modernizing agency systems and technology, and a safe and smart transition to a fleet-wide unleaded fuel. 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NATA's Castagna Testifies As the industry continues to be challenged by workforce shortages across all levels and lines of business, NATA thanked T&I Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) for his introduction of the Aviation WORKS Act to reauthorize section 625 workforce grants, extend them to other aviation sectors, and increase funding levels to $20 million annually. “The 625 grants have enormous potential to affect change by bolstering the aviation workforce, but they are inadequately funded to meet even a fraction of the demand,” said Castagna. “We ask the Subcommittee to include similar provisions in this year’s Reauthorization and encourage Congress to allocate sufficient funding and resources for FAA to administer the grants more efficiently and effectively.” Further, Castagna called for the expansion of federal student loans to aspiring pilots and aircraft mechanics, the establishment of a National Center for the Advancement of Aviation, and the consideration of recommendations made by the Women in Aviation Advisory Board and Youth in Aviation Taskforce as means to help our industry develop and recruit a diverse, resilient workforce. Also critical to the future of general aviation is Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), which holds enormous promise to reduce aircraft emissions and noise impacts, to speed up cargo and medical transport in rural areas, and to facilitate multi-modal urban mobility. NATA and its membership see a natural nexus between existing part 135 on-demand carrier operations, existing general aviation airports, existing FBO infrastructure, and emerging AAM innovation. “We must swiftly prepare for AAM adoption if we hope to fully harness its potential to reduce the aviation industry’s environmental impact and maintain U.S. global aviation leadership,” said Castagna. “We ask Congress to take action to ensure FAA development of a sound regulatory framework for AAM operations, as well as guidance for and investment in the physical infrastructure necessary to support them. NATA looks forward to further facilitating discussions between industry, Congress, and the agencies to advance this technology and help stakeholders prepare for its implementation.” Following oral testimony, the panelists engaged in a substantive discussion with Aviation Subcommittee members. Castagna fielded questions from lawmakers on a wide range of topics, including FAA regulatory reform, preparation for advanced air mobility deployment, common sense solution to accelerate the safe transition to unleaded fuels, recruiting a diverse workforce, and broadening the onramp to a wide array of industry jobs. “Together, we will secure a sustainable, safe, and successful future for our nation’s general aviation industry and the countless communities it serves,” concluded Castagna. Learn more about NATA, representing nearly 3,700 aviation businesses, and read NATA’s full statement to the House Aviation Subcommittee on NATA’s website, www.nata.aero. Continued from Page 12 National Air Transportation Association (NATA) COO Keith DeBerry and Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Alan Stephens provided a voice for aviation businesses and 135 operators at the FAA Aviation Safety Summit in McLean, VA on March 15. Agency and industry leaders convened to discuss recent issues impacting the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS) and examine actions the aviation community should review and consider to maintain its excellent safety record. “NATA was pleased to provide the business aviation perspective in discussions on safety risk management with stakeholders from across the general aviation ecosystem,” said DeBerry. Following the opening session, DeBerry and Stephens shared four key areas of future focus for general aviation safety in an afternoon breakout: • Human factors: shortage of skilled pilots, retention, and pilot professionalism. • Ground operations: runway excursions, ramp safety, and towing. • FAA interoperability: SMS implementation, safety data collection, and new inspector workforce. • Risk factors: aircraft automation, Loss of Control (LOC) – circling approaches, and supply chain issues. “Our members identified these focus areas during a NATA-led 2022 Business Aviation Safety Roundtable and have also shared potential solutions,” added DeBerry. NATA PROVIDES GA RISK MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE AT FAA SAFETY SUMMIT Continued on Page 18

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Open Letter to Our Loyal Fans “ To our loyal fans and our passionate community, “It is with heavy hearts that we write this to let you know that, after nearly 60 years of air racing in northern Nevada, 2023 will be the last National Championship Air Races at the RenoStead Airport. While we knew this day might eventually come, we had hoped it wouldn’t come so soon. Citing the region’s significant growth amongst other concerns, the Reno Tahoe Airport Authority has made the decision to sunset the event. For so many around the world, Reno has become synonymous with air racing and it is hard to imagine the National Championship Air Races gracing any other skies than those in the Sierra Nevada. However, we are committed to finding a new location so that the event can continue. In fact, we are currently exploring several other possible locations to host the event in the future but it starts with making this year’s event the biggest and most successful it can be. In essence, the future of the National Championship Air Races starts now. And, we need your help. “As we take off for one last time in Reno, we are inviting the community and race fans from all over the world to join us in sending the Reno Air Races off in style. Consider it a celebration of six decades of thrills, history, pageantry, camaraderie and family. Reno has been the event’s home for the last 59 years, and we could not leave without recognizing the community that has embraced our event and helped make it a signature event for our region. We look forward to seeing the many faces the Air Races have brought joy to over the years, as well as new ones who will get the chance to see the only racing event of its kind for the first time this year. “While we discuss the future of the Air Races, we are grateful for our time at the Reno-Stead Airport and our partnership with the Reno Tahoe Airport Authority. Our event has generated hundreds of millions of dollars for the local economy, while instilling a love for flying in the community and becoming a valued partner to many charities and nonLAST SEASON AT STEAD: NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES MUST LEAVE RENO Continued on Page 19 Sept. 13-17, 2023 will be the last National Championship Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport. (Courtesy RARA)

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16 In Flight USA Celebrating 39 Years April 2023 By Denise DeGregoire I n this article we will rediscover a local historical gem and uncover a few hidden treasures within the heart of the Silicon Valley along the way. A perfect spot for you to start a fabulous day trip or a weekend getaway is the Moffett Field Historical Society Museum (MFHS), which sits alongside the iconic Hangar One on Moffett Federal Airfield also known as Moffett Field. Here you can stroll through a vast array of military history and be immersed in all thing’s aviation. Don’t forget to bring your golf clubs! That’s right, visit The Golf Club at Moffett Field – a beautiful 18-hole public golf course that is tucked away on the back side of this still active military base. This challenging, par 72 course, measuring 6,517 yards is bound to keep any golfer on their toes. Other points of interest in the area that I would highly recommend is Shoreline Park. Head north on the 101 to Amphitheatre Parkway, through Google’s main campus, and you will find yourself surrounded with choices. There is the historic Rengstorff House, another championship golf course, and restaurants. You can bike along trails or walk and bird watch through the wildlife preserve. There is also a sizable lake where you can enjoy an array of water activities. FIRST STOP: Moffett Field His - tor ical Society Museum When visiting the museum, be sure to pick up a Visitor’s Guide that was recently designed by one of the museum’s student volunteers, which will take you step-by-step through the many exhibits that the museum has to offer. OUR MISSION: “To acquire and display artifacts that illustrate the roles performed by and tell the stories of the various military and NASA commands assigned to, or operating out of, Moffett Field, and thereby to educate the public about, and preserve for future generations, the airfield’s rich and important heritage.” ~MFHS Site If you are interested in San Francisco Bay Area history and its important role in aviation and national defense – the Moffett Field Historical Society Museum, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, will fascinate, educate, and capture your imagination. Exhibits are organized by significant eras of history, starting with the early 1930s. NEXT STOP: Shoreline at Mountain View (Shoreline Park) Less than 15 minutes from Moffett Field you will find Shoreline Park that was opened in 1983. In addition to an array of environmentally savvy recreation opportunities, Shoreline at Mountain View is a critical habitat where a large variety of birds can be seen – a wild refuge at the end of the bay. This is the perfect spot for bird watchers, allowing you the opportunity to sit and watch these majestic creatures walk along the banks, float down the shore, and take flight! The meadowlands near the mouth of the Permanente Creek at Shoreline Park are a critical habitat for birds such as Western Burrowing Owls, American White Pelicans, Great Egrets, Gulls, Ducks, Great Blue Herons, small water birds, Canadian Geese, and Hawks. Features of the Park: • Shoreline Golf Links is an 18-hole link-style golf course with a driving range, putting green, and a pro shop with stunning views of the San Francisco Bay. A championship course tucked into the park, which allows golfers to play alongside the bird sanctuary. • Near the bay front trails you will find a 50-acre artificial lake with a large selection of equipment to rent for an affordable price. Enjoy a pedal boat, kayak, rowboat, sailboat, windsurfers, stand up paddleboard, or a canoe, as well as wet suits and life jackets. Lessons are available as well. If you prefer to stay on dry land, you can rent bikes, scooters, helmets, and trailers. Picnic near the beach or enjoy a bite at the Lakeside Café. • The Rengstorff House is Mountain View’s oldest home. A 16-room Victorian beauty built by German born, Henry Rengstorff, a pioneer who was lured to California by stories of the Gold Rush in 1850. Too late for the gold rush, Rengstorff went on to become a successful businessman and landowner. The home was built in 1864 and in 1979 it was purchased by the City of Mountain View. During the 1980’s, it was moved to its present location and restored. This historic gem is open for tours and available for weddings and events. • The park provides miles of paved bay trails and a large open field for kite flying. • Shoreline Amphitheatre is known for its outdoor venue and world-class concerts. It was built in the mid 80’s in cooperation with local promoter Bill Graham as part of the Shoreline Park project. Did I mention you are in the heart of tech country on Google’s main campus? You can also visit the Computer History Museum on your way to the park. So, whether it’s history you are after or learning something new, perhaps you just want into take in a round of gold or two. A great place to start your adventure is at Moffett Field Historical Society Museum. From there the sky’s the limit! Fly well, D. 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We have always been so thrilled to show off the beautiful Reno Tahoe area to the tens of thousands that flew in just for our event and we’re looking forward to doing that again this year. The support from both our community and visitors has been overwhelming, and the impact they helped us make in Reno is immeasurable. “The last National Championship Air Races in Reno will take place from Sept. 13-17. The 2023 event is set to return with more than 150 planes and pilots as well as several ‘hands-on’ displays and experiences including the GRADD-NVBAA STEM Education Discovery Zone, heritage displays, military demonstrations and static displays and more. The event will also mark the third year of competition for the STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) Drag, which has become a phenomenon in the skies. While this is our last year at this location, the Reno Air Racing Association is committed to preserving and growing this great event and developing the next generation of Air Race fans. We look forward to seeing you in September. You can save your spot now by purchasing tickets at www.Air Race.org With much appreciation and love, The Reno Air Racing Association Board of Directors” On March 22, ticket sales opened for the last National Championship Air Races at Stead and demand was so high that the Reno Air Racing Association computer servers went down. “While we had anticipated the final National Championship Air Races in Reno would be one of our best, we never imagined it would be so popular that the demand would overload our servers within a half hour of tickets going on sale!” said RARA organizers in an email to patrons. “We are so humbled and appreciative of the enthusiasm from our air race family and are pleased to report that the ticketing came back online within a relatively short time,” stated the message. Tickets can be purchased online at airrace.org or directly at https://airrace .org/reno-air-races-tickets/?utm_source= Reno+Air+Racing+Association+Main+ List&utm_campaign=c821d38f11- EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_12_07_11 _06_COPY_01&utm_medium=email& u t m _ t e r m = 0 _ - 5 1 4 c b 0 2 3 1 a - %5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D. Continued from Page 14 Air Races Must Leave Reno by the topic and its potential application to the aviation industry.” Bawa’s advisor, Dr. Richard S. Stansbury, associate professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, said the project combines data collected by EmbryRiddle’s NEAR Lab, including detailed flight information and airport conditions published by the FAA, with weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other sources. Information from weather-monitoring devices at about 30 airports will go into the models Bawa is currently developing. Once those models are completed, other airports could be included, she said. “Gurvir has used big data software tools to ingest the data from these sources to create a new data set that correlates flight information, weather data and airport conditions,” said Stansbury. While the data set Bawa creates is intended to facilitate the logistics of managing the scheduling of flights in inclement weather, ultimately, it would provide a benefit in terms of safety, she said. “My current focus is on planning,” Bawa said. “However, better prediction of weather conditions at the airport indirectly relates to safety.” AI Travel Experience Continued from Page 18 Student researcher Gurvir Bawa stands in front of a statue that is displayed prominently in front of the Flight Line on Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus. (Courtesy ERAU)

IMPORTANT GENERAL AVIATION ISSUES DISCUSSED DURING FAA SAFETY SUMMIT – CALL TO ACTION 20 In Flight USA Celebrating 39 Years April 2023 During the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Safety Summit, held on March 15, general aviation (GA) industry leaders participated both in the opening public session and later in a closed-door breakout session to discuss current challenges and improvements needed to enhance the safety of GA operations. The public session was opened by Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy. National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO, Ed Bolen, and other industry leaders then participated in a panel discussion, led by former NTSB Chair Robert Sumwalt and Acting Administrator Nolen. During this discussion, Bolen emphasized that GA, which is a vital link in our nation's transportation system and economy, is the primary training ground for pilots and technicians. Also, GA is where most safety technologies are first introduced and therefore timeliness and efficiency in the certification process has a direct impact on safety. In the afternoon closed-door GA breakout session, General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO, Pete Bunce, and FAA Deputy Executive Director of Accident Investigation and Prevention for Aviation Safety, Warren Randolph, led the discussion which included active participation from numerous government and industry leaders from the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Commemorative Air Force (CAF), Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), FAA, Flight School Association of North America (FSANA), Helicopter Association International (HAI), International Council of Air Shows (ICAS), National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), National Air Transportation Association (NATA), National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), NBAA, NTSB and more. Over the past decade, the GA industry has put a strong emphasis on advancing and improving safety, which given the significant reduction in accident rates has shown to be effective. GA stakeholders outlined ways to continue to build upon this record and provided insights into how the GA community can work with regulators to strengthen the safety of the entire aviation industry. The GA breakout session participants appreciated the opportunity to collaboratively work to identify the opportunities and challenges that must be addressed to bolster the safety of the industry. During the session, Tim LeBaron, NTSB’s Director of the Office of Aviation Safety discussed the need for better collaboration between FAA, engine manufacturers and NTSB to improve data gathering on loss of engine power investigations with the goal of decreasing the number of undetermined events. He also expressed, that once better data is available, the General Aviation Joint Safety Committee (GAJSC) should revisit loss of engine power data to explore ways to decrease the accident rate. Richard McSpadden, AOPA Senior Vice President of the Air Safety Institute, emphasized that the GA community has made impressive progress in safety through NTSB and FAA collaboration to speed up accident investigations and importing reports immediately into the GAJSC and USHST for analysis. He discussed the co-dependence of the five key elements of GA safety – Culture, Knowledge, Training, Proficiency and Equipment. He further emphasized the need to evaluate the cost effectiveness Continued on Page 21 At a rare Safety Summit convened by the FAA in Washington, D.C. on March 15, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen emphasized the importance of collaboration, communication and engagement among all stakeholders in ensuring that America continues to set the standard for aviation safety around the world. (Courtesy NBAA) E55 come in for a double XR Black Edition VII overhaul. “The engines installed on that airplane were ones we’d previously overhauled 13 years ago as Black Edition II’s. We were eager to examine them to see how they’d fared after 1,900 hours of hard service, 200 more than the recommended TBO,” said Sloan. In many respects, Copeland’s Baron engines were ideal test cases as the E55 had been flown often, was never abused and was well maintained by Copeland’s mechanics. Sloan felt it was “a great opportunity to flight and ground test a pair of engines that had been given the benefit of very meticulous maintenance.” “We were surprised at how little wear was evident when we opened up those engines.” said Sloan. “The Baron’s Continental engines hadn’t needed any major maintenance since the last overhaul so none of the engine’s cylinders had been removed. When we disassembled the engines, everything looked pristine and well-preserved, a tribute to how painstaking the Copeland aviation division is about maintenance,” Victor comments. “We could have easily just closed those Continentals back up, and they probably would have run another 1,000 hours without problems.” For the new XR Black Edition VII overhauls, however, Victor incorporated technology that had never before been applied to general aviation aircraft engines. Victor Aviation has become one of the pioneers at incorporating cryogenic technology into aircraft engine rebuilding. Though the concept of cryogenics isn’t that tough to understand, the execution is a little more complex. Cryogenics isn’t a new process. It’s been around since before WWII, when scientists discovered that cold-soaking metals to extreme low temperatures improved their durability, hardened them and made them more resistant to wear. Cryogenic processing of aircraft engine parts dates back to the 1930’s and was reportedly used by the Junkers Aircraft Company on their Jumo 1,400 HP V-12 aircraft engines. These engines were installed in many German military aircraft such as the Messerschmitt ME209 and JU87 Stuka dive bombers used in World War II. Trouble was, the prevailing pre-war technology wasn’t sophisticated enough to take advantage of the new process. Cryogens such as liquid helium or liquid nitrogen were required to lower the temperature to -300 degrees F (not far from absolute zero), and those materials were scarce or unavailable in the 1930s. A scientist named Ed Busch is credited with starting the modern cryogenic revolution when he established CryoTech in 1966. Busch originally experimented with cryogenic tempering rather than heat treating metal tools and succeeded in creating high tolerance tools with life expectancies 200-400 percent greater than their previous endurance. Other researchers discovered cryogenics had several applications in the manufacturing business. Solid metal components are not all created equal. Parts for a variety of products could be made more durable and constructed with greater precision by removing the residual stress in machined parts. Victor began his research on cryogenic material property improvements in conjunction with his engine overhaul Cover Story Continued from Page 7 Continued on Page 22 Victor Sloan, President of Victor Aviation, runs the Cryogenics Laboratory. Innovating new methods to enhance the quality and performance of materials is a real art. (James Lawrence/ Courtesy Victor Aviation)

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22 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years April 2023 business, often working with agencies such as Stanford University, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, Boston University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Longer life and improved reliability of metals were of great interest to organizations as diverse as NASCAR, NASA and Boeing Aircraft, all of whom demanded extreme reliability from parts manufactured to unusually tight tolerances. NASCAR was well aware of the problems of parts breakage during auto racing and was interested in improving engine parts performance, not only on engines that were being pushed well beyond normal limits but on suspension systems that could break at high speed and send a car out of control. NASA was interested in Victor’s cryogenic work in conjunction with space programs where the failure of a single part out of several million could cause the loss of a multi-billion dollar shuttle or rocket component. NASA satellites and the recent James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are specifically designed to operate in a cryogenic temperature range, from +185 to - 388 degrees F. Understanding the effects of vibration and shock on components and their ability to withstand the environment of space is a vital concern. Sloan has also been contracted to harden wind-tunnel blades at NASA’s Ames Research transonic and supersonic wind tunnel facility a few miles south of Palo Alto. Victor’s cryogenic testing and processing programs have assumed an important role in advancing space system developments. Boeing needed high-strength materials to support construction of ever larger and more efficient airliners, a discipline in which a major failure of a critical part could cost hundreds of lives. Airliners operate in very cold temperatures, sometimes as low as -70 degrees F at 41,000 feet. Materials subjected to these extreme conditions must be of very high purity. Victor’s cryogenic testing and treating enhances performance for Boeing aircraft by conditioning the parts to cryogenic temperature ranges. The process begins by placing engine parts in a large vacuum insulated cryotank, designed specifically for the task of creating a liquid nitrogen, non-contact atmosphere. The process is computer controlled and usually consists of slowly adding the cryogen and lowering the temperature inside the tank to about -300 degrees F. Parts may be maintained or cycled in a super-cold state for 24, 48 or even 72 hours, depending on the material being tested. During Victor’s patent pending cryogenic testing and treating processes, materials are monitored real-time using ultrasonic’s to test for any material property or stress component changes. Then, the parts are slowly returned to room temperature or sometimes subjected to a heat-treatment phase that raises them to +300 degrees F for a calculated period of time. Following the testing and treating process, materials are tested for property conformance using techniques such as Xray diffraction ultrasonic’s and Rockwell hardness. This alternating cold and heatsoaking technique can improve engine parts performance, making them less susceptible to wear or fracturing. The result is an engine constructed to such fine tolerances that it’s bound to run smoother and more efficiently than most other piston aircraft powerplants. I flew Copeland’s Baron with the 1900-hour Black Edition II engines and again two months later immediately after the cryogenic XR Black Edition VII overhauls had been completed. Outside air temperatures were comparable on the flights, the airplane was flying with half fuel both times and there were two pilots up front to record the numbers. Here’s A Quick Synopsis Of The Two Flights: Initial climb was about 2200 fpm at the cryogenic–powered Baron’s 101 knot Vy, slightly better than the over-TBO airplane’s 2000 fpm. Using a cruise climb of 120 knots, this carried through to 1300 fpm at 6500 feet on the overhauled version, 1000 fpm on the engines over TBO. Similarly, there was a pronounced difference in single-engine climb. With the left engine at zero thrust, the new cryogenic overhaul provided 500 fpm whereas the original, over-TBO Black Edition II engines managed more like 300 fpm. It was also notable that the 1900-hour Victor engines outperformed the Beechcraft POH for single engine and double engine climb performance. Results were even more impressive at cruise. Up at 10,000 feet with full throttle and the props dialed back to 2100 rpm, the “before” Baron turned in 143 knots IAS for 165 knots true. The “after” airplane realized 155 knots IAS for 176 knots true. Descending to 8,000 feet for some max cruise checks at 2,300 rpm and full throttle, we saw 155 knots indicated for 177 knots true before the XR Black Edition VII overhaul, 174 knots IAS for 196 knots true after the cryogenic treatment. That’s a 19-knot improvement. Another interesting aspect of the Baron’s improved performance was obvious when we compared it to Beech’s pilot handbook. At 10,000 feet with 2,300 and 20 inches dialed in, the POH suggested I should have seen 158 knots indicated for 189 knots true. Instead, the cryogenic XR Black Edition VII engines increased performance to 165 knots indicated for 197 knots true. The speed improvement was all the more notable considering that Copeland’s Baron was fitted with vortex generators that normally subtract a few knots from cruise performance. Throttled back to 2,100 rpm and 21.5 inches at 8,000 feet, book speed was advertised at 149 knots for 171 knots true. We saw 153 knots for 177 knots true. In short, the Baron scored well ahead of book in every parameter. We also recorded fuel burn at 4,000 feet using full rich mixtures and full throttles. The initial flight test with the 1,900-hour engines installed had produced 195 knots true airspeed. After the cryogenic series VII engines were installed the Baron delivered 200 knots true airspeed. We then reduced power by four inches manifold pressure to realize the same 195 knots true airspeed. The reduction in fuel burn was four gph per engine or eight gph total. E55 Baron Fuel Consumption Full Rich Mixture 4,000 Feet 2,500 RPM 195 KTAS Pretty obviously, an engine that runs smoother and more efficiently burns less fuel to deliver the same power. Extrapolated over 1,700 hrs to TBO, this could equate to fuel savings of $88,400 based upon using an average fuel cost of $6.50 per gallon. We’re well aware that Baron owners don’t normally fly at full throttles and 4,000 feet, but the message is clear. Victor engines will pay for themselves over time. A month following my “after” flight, Kenneth Copeland had his chance to fly his E55, and he was suitably enthusiastic but hardly surprised. “I hadn’t flown this airplane for a while before the latest Victor overhauls, and when I saw the specs on the “old” parts he’d removed from the engines at 1900 hours, they were so close to optimum, I wouldn’t have been reluctant to fly the airplane anywhere. For me, starting the engines was like shaking hands with an old friend that had suddenly become younger,” Copeland commented. “I’ve been trying to tell people for years about the reliability and power of Victor’s engines, and even though I’m a preacher, people still don’t believe me,” Copeland laughs. “This is the third set of engines Victor has overhauled for me on this airplane, and the performance he promised has been very accurate.” In WWII, the Germans used cryogenics to strenghten the Jumo 211D engines on the JU-87 Stuka dive bomber and the ME-209 fighter . (Courtesy Victor Aviation) Cover Story Continued from Page 20 Victor turns back the clock and slows down the rate that atoms vibrate in a cryogenic atmosphere with Liquid Nitrogen. The results are tougher and more durable parts. (James Lawrence/ Courtesy Victor Aviation) Victor can measure the quality of engine parts using innovative electromagnetic acoustic techniques; then evaluate how they’re improved employing cryogenics. (James Lawrence/ Courtesy Victor Aviation) Before engines are released at Victor’s shop they go through extensive state-ofthe-art vibration analysis testing and thrust load performance testing. (James Lawrence/ Courtesy Victor Aviation)

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24 In Flight USA Celebrating 39Years April 2023 By Mike Cavaliere ERAU Gianfranco “Panda” Beting knows how to survive in the airline business. After 40 years of experience in various roles, such as leading aviation marketing efforts, cofounding two companies – Azul Airlines and Breeze Airways – consulting, writing 18 books on aircraft and serving as publisher of Flap International magazine, Beting still gets excited when talking about airplanes and the industry built around them. His enthusiasm is as strong as ever, he explained, because of one basic tenet by which he lives. “Get out of the mediocrity,” he told a crowd gathered recently on EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach Campus. “That is the rule of thumb.” Pushing himself into new challenges has kept him engaged. Beting’s success, however, has more to do with originality. “Recipe for disaster: Enter any market and try to offer what established competitions already offers,” he said. “If you do that, 100 percent guarantee, you’re going to fail miserably… You have to do something absolutely different.” The latest featured guest of the university’s Presidential Speaker Series, Beting offered advice to aspiring aviation professionals during a conversation moderated by Alexandre Prado, an Aerospace and Occupational Safety senior who also holds a private pilot license and is president of the local International Society of Air Safety Investigators chapter. There are 10 “golden rules” that must be followed, Beting said, in order to survive in the airline business. Safety First “That is sacred,” he said. “There’s no business without safety. There’s absolutely no way you can compromise there.” Airlines are a Service Industry “When we understand that we’re all servants, everything starts to make sense,” he said. “What really makes a difference between flying Airline A versus Airline B is the men and women [interfacing with the customers].” Put People First “Learn to be a servant leader,” he advised, stressing the important of learning from one’s teammates. “Open your ears. Be humble… If you treat your people right… you make them proud to wear your uniform.” Create a Sexy Brand “Caring for a brand is like caring for a newborn… it’s 24/7,” he said. “Every flight is a chance either to ruin it or to build a stronger brand. No small detail can be overlooked.” Communication is Key Make your company’s communication elite by combining “credibility, visibility and relevancy.” Bless the Competition “Good competition makes you stronger, makes you sharper, makes you wake up earlier in the morning,” he said. “So bless the competition – then work to kill it.” Cut Costs at all Costs “Costs are like grass – you’ve got to cut them as they grow,” he said. The Only Constant is Change “You’ve got to adapt yourself to an ever-changing environment,” he said. “What you learned yesterday doesn’t apply today.” Aim High “Excellence is not a destination, it’s a state of mind,” he said, noting that one should pursue excellence in everything from their work to frying their eggs in the morning. How you do one thing is how you do everything. Never Stop Flying – or Learning “Knowledge is like bricks: If you really want to build a fortress, you need a lot of bricks,” Beting said, noting the importance of reading, traveling, expanding one’s horizons. Then he showed a photo from one of the most memorable trips of his life – to North Korea. “Never stop investigating. Never stop going places.” To close, Prado asked, “What is aviation for you?” And Beting didn’t hesitate. “My life,” he said. “Everything. Everything.” At 9 years old, Beting started what he didn’t realize at the time was the beginnings of a mentorship with an airline founder who became a father figure. He got married in an airport. He draws and paints and photographs aircraft any chance he gets. “We are birds of a feather,” he told the crowd. “We love this business so much. Everything that we invest in aviation … will come double, triple, four times – because this is one magic industry.” AIRLINE EXEC OFFERS EMBRY-RIDDLE STUDENTS 10 ‘GOLDEN RULES’ TO THRIVE IN AVIATION Gianfranco “Panda” Beting, who cofounded both Azul Airlines and Breeze Airways, outlined the secret ingredients for a disruptive aviation company at a recent Presidential Speaker Series event held on Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus. (Embry-Riddle/Daryl Labello) Twenty-three schools will receive $10 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help attract and train students for careers as pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. Twelve of the schools will receive $5 million from the FAA’s Aircraft Pilots Aviation Workforce Development Grants program. The schools can use the funding to create and deliver curriculums designed to prepare students to become pilots, aerospace engineers or drone operators. Grant recipients include: • AOPA Foundation Institute, Frederick, Md.: $498,100 • Black Pilots of America, Seattle, Wash.: $500,000 • Broward College, Pembroke Pines, Fla.: $500,000 • Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colo.: $345,711 • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona, Fla.: $484,803 • Kentucky Office of Employment & Training, Frankfort, Ky.: $500,000 • Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals, Inc, Mount Royal, N.J.: $171,231.80 • School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Penn.: $197,180 • Sling Flying Club, LLC, Torrance, Calif.: $499,865 • Tuskegee Museum, Detroit, Mich.: $500,000 • University of Virgin Islands, SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE RECEIVE $10 MILLION IN FAA GRANTS TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF AVIATION PROFESSIONALS F & E Aviation Maintenance, Miami Springs, Fla., received a $500,000 grant as part of the FAA’s Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development program. On Nov. 1, 2022, FEAM AERO, in partnership with Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), celebrated the official groundbreaking of their new 150,000 square foot hangar, their second major investment on property at CVG, slated to be completed by the end of this year. (Courtesy F & E Aviation Maintenance) Continued on Page 25

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FAA Testing Oversight Continued from Page25 CubCrafters, in collaboration with Red Bull and extreme sports promoter XDubai, has achieved an unprecedented milestone in aviation by successfully landing a fixedwing Carbon Cub aircraft on the heliport of one of the world’s most iconic buildings, the Burj Al Arab hotel, in Dubai, UAE. The Bulls Eye landing event featured Red Bull Air Race pilot and Carbon Cub owner Luke Czepiela landing a specially modified version of CubCrafters bestselling aircraft on a 27-meter wide helipad suspended 212 meters above sea level atop the 56-story hotel. “All big moments start with little ideas powered by imagination and the desire to create something special,” stated Patrick Horgan, CubCrafters’ President & CEO. “Red Bull has done many projects over the years that have inspired aviators worldwide, so we were honored to join them on this project to demonstrate the incredible capabilities of the kinds of aircraft our company designs and manufactures.” As Michał Graczyk, Aviation Project Manager for the event explained, “To ensure success, we wanted the airplane best suited to the challenge, and CubCrafters was the obvious choice. They have a long history of innovation and industry leadership, relentless research and development, and an impeccable reputation for the quality of their aircraft. These attributes made us very confident in choosing them as our partner for this event.” “Throughout the years, CubCrafters’ brand has grown to be synonymous with an adventure lifestyle, and giving pilots the ability to land our airplanes in the most challenging environments is core to our mission,” said Brad Damm, CubCrafters’ Vice President. “This project, two years in the planning and execution, really pushes the limits of what a best-of-class STOL aircraft, and an extremely capable and dedicated pilot, can achieve.” Renowned bush pilot, aviation engineer, and YouTube personality, Mike Patey, also joined the CubCrafters technical team for the project. Mike, a Carbon Cub owner himself, customized some of the aircraft’s features to help ensure a successful outcome. “It was a pretty simple formula. We cut weight, changed the C.G. to increase the effectiveness of the brakes, and added extra horsepower,” said Mike. “I’m really proud of how the airplane performed. The Carbon Cub was a great choice to start with, and we made it even better for this event.” “Working with CubCrafters and Mike Patey to prepare the airplane for this event has been a true pleasure,” declared pilot Luke Czepiela. “During the training and preparation, I developed full confidence in the aircraft and its unique capabilities that enabled me to successfully accomplish this mission.” Full details about the project, the aircraft, and the team that pulled it off can be found at: https://cubcrafters.com/redbull. 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Agorgeous spring day, low 60s, clear skies, light breeze in Savannah, GA. But, from Jacksonville, FL (at the very north end of the state) on south, all of ATC was swamped because of traffic congestion in the Caribbean, said Clearance Delivery. No idea why. Somehow Savannah was feeling the effects. There were three flight school planes waiting to take off on Runway 1, so we went to Runway 28, told tower we could accept an immediate takeoff, but still sat on the ground while gaps in the traffic went to waste – at least, from my perspective. (I later found out that the tower is under-staffed and over-worked. I’ll cut them lots more slack from here on.) Anyhow, on the way to Claxton, I did some steep 360s. Aside from not seeing my reference point on the first one, it went much better than the last flight. And on the second one, for much of the turn, the plane just sat there in a constant bank and went around. Not sure I’d ever experienced that sensation before. Maybe I’m finally learning how to fly. That Garmin GTN650 spontaneously gave me vertical guidance, as vertical guidance turns itself on for every flight, and there’s apparently no way to have it default to off. At least, not that Garmin tech support has figured out, and I’ve not found help in the manual. A damnable annoyance on an otherwise pretty sweet system. Coming back into Savannah, I had the LPV 28 approach dialed in, but had I thought a little more, I would have realized that was a bad call. ATC told me to remain clear of the Class C airspace, then, a little while later, gave me a transponder code – but that still wouldn’t allow me into Class C. Then I got vectors for Runway 1, which is unusual when coming from the west because it skirts a restricted area. Per my new norm, I was at high-cruise power, indicating 148 knots, plus or minus with the up and down drafts. Eight miles from the airport, ATC vectored me for a downwind leg (!), away from the airport, for spacing, then cleared me straight to the runway numbers, maximum forward speed. Handed off to tower five miles out, they immediately asked for minimum speed. Power back, a quick zoom climb, and I was at 80 knots, just like that. I supposed I could have slowed to 70, but 80 was slow enough. The autopilot was handy here for holding headings precisely, for changing heading by 15-degrees and, when cleared straight to the numbers, for programming a nice descent. Landing at Savannah, the tires just barely kissed the runway, but no stall warning horn. Sweet but not an absolutely perfect landing. As we were rolling out, a Navy helicopter touched down on the numbers behind us. • • • • • Came out to the hangar one day and discovered that the construction crew outside the hangar, using a backhoe, managed to pull all the wires out of the circuit breaker box inside my hangar. I couldn’t open the hangar door, so that trip to the airport was a waste. Since my hangar is to be demolished in April, a temporary fix made more sense than repairing the wires. It is now repaired, getting power from a generator 20 feet away on the other side of the fence, three fat cables coming in through a 4-inch PVC pipe. The installers had sort of cleaned up after themselves, but it was easy enough to finish their job. • • • • • The RV-9A is quite a versatile airplane, with a 70-knot approach speed range. However, for engine cooling in the summer, my carburetor is not the stock carb but a slightly richer model, adjusted for the full rich end of the calibration range. My manifold pressure gauge has a lot of lag in it, despite lots of debugging, so the engine workload is high with constant fussing with manifold pressure and mixture. Hate to say it, but I was wishing for a C172 engine where you just set the throttle, the gauges stay put, set it and forget it. • • • • • Last night’s forecast for this morning was winds 6 knots, and at 10 a.m., 12 knots, not getting gusty till 2 p.m. With that in mind, the “plan” was to take off at 8 a.m., fly 30 nm away to fly the LPV approach on autopilot, including the published missed approach – I’ve hardly ever flown a published miss. Forecast was still good this morning, so takeoff was pushed back to 9 a.m. Driving to the airport, FSS reported winds at 3,000 were 31 knots. Oh… And I saw one plane flying sidewise on what would have been upwind. Uh, oh. Plan B was that we’d do pattern work and I’d fly from the right seat, as I’d not done that in a while. Called the tower, traffic was light, they could accommodate us, so we saddled up. However, Clearance Delivery said that there was a fresh PIREP for moderate turbulence between 300 and 800. I’d never encountered that before, but it was an easy decision to taxi back to the hangar and log 0.1 for operating an aircraft for purpose of flight. Twenty minutes later, theATIS reported winds 18G20 versus forecast of 12. As my copilot said, “we live to get tossed around another day.” Said copilot is a professional pilot at the very start of his career, and about to move away to build hours as a skydiving jump pilot. It sounds like his new job has a very professional atmosphere, a far cry from the sex, drugs, and rock ‘n roll atmosphere at so many skydiving outfits. The attitudes they practice there will do him well throughout his career, and I wish him the very best. I will miss him. • • • • • In giving presentations on real world limitations of angle of attack for general aviation, I met Ron Blum, an aerodynamicist with genius level knowledge. It turns out that just about everything you read about angle of attack is an oversimplification or a mis-statement. Ron was also easy to get along with and fun. I called him this week to ask him to co-author AOA presentations for this year’s AirVenture. Two days later, I got a text message from his wife that he died from a stroke a few months back, much too young. RIP, Ron. • • • • • A dear friend from church has a threatening medical prognosis. Although the disease progression is not visible to outsiders, his grandkids are coming for what may be their last visits. The plan was to take the grandson flying, to help make his last visit memorable. Mom went first for reassurance and we had a great flight. Then the airline traffic went nuts, and the forecast was for winds to pick up. Grandson only got to taxi back to the hangar. He understood that if we waited, he could have gone but it probably would not have been any fun. Although the statistics for his condition are grim, the five-year survival rate is 10 percent. That’s what we’re all praying for, and he is worthy of such prayers. I’m grateful to have him as a friend. 32 In Flight USA Celebrating 39Years April 2023 Homebuilder’s Workshop By Ed Wischmeyer Visit In Flight USA’s website for the latest aviation news...www.inflightusa.com GOOD FRIENDS Configured to stand on tricycle-gear, the RV-9A is the most commonly built of the two RV-9 options offered by Van’s Aircraft. Author Ed Wischmeyer calls his RV-9A “quite a versatile airplane.” (Courtesy Van’s Aircraft)

Meetings and Events The oceanfront setting makes the resort an ideal locale for events of all descriptions and sizes from family reunions and weddings to corporate meetings. Meeting rooms are functional with a light and airy milieu. Event spaces encompass a variety of indoor and outdoor options. Facilities include the Stargazing Lawn, a large grassy ocean view outdoor event lawn and pool deck spanning 2,000 feet. The Barrel Room is ideal for up to 16 guests. The Surfside Ballroom spans 1,764 feet and can accommodate up to110 guests. Audio visual and custom catering are available. Things to Do Onsite recreational options include an oceanfront saline pool with an expansive deck. The resort offers rentals of a complete line up of beach gear. The fitness center is fully equipped with stateof-the-art machines and free weights. Guests can unwind with live entertainment on weekend nights on the Stargazing Lawn. Outdoor enthusiasts can also rent a beach cruiser. Water buffs can surf, swim or rent surfboards, boogie boards, kayaks and boats. Daily seaside well-being classes are designed to help participants relax and rejuvenate. Included are a morning stretch, low-impact gentle Yoga and restorative Yoga. During the beach walk, participants learn about Pismo Beach’s interesting history and the benefits of walking on sand. A complimentary Stargazing Program is offered once a month on the Stargazing Lawn. In conjunction with student members of the California Polytechnic State University’s Astronomical Society, college astronomy experts bring at least two telescopes to share their astronomical enthusiasm and knowledge. Vespera Resort guests can bring the collapsible telescopes and star maps provided in each guest room. For more information, contact Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, 147 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, 805/773-1011. Nearby Things to Do Vespera Resort is within walking distance of downtown Pismo Beach, and just five minutes from the 900-acre Pismo Preserve’s ten miles of hiking, horseback riding and biking trails. This quaint downtown has changed little over the last half century. Take in one of the many local restaurants and artisan shops. Moments away is Zorro’s Mexican Café where we enjoyed an excellent dinner with warm, attentive service. Also nearby is the 5.5-mile Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. These are the largest coastal dunes in the state, and the only California State Park allowing vehicle access on the beach. In addition to off-roading ATVs, buggies, or motorcycles up and down the dunes, visitors can engage in other outdoor activities including surfing, swimming, horseback riding, and kiteboarding. The nearby Dinosaur Caves Park is a blufftop 11- acre plot popular with walkers and runners. Golfers can tee up at Avila Beach Golf Resort, Pismo Beach Golf Course and Cypress Ridge Golf Course. Other Attractions in the Region. California’s Central Coast offers miles of stunning coastline with sandy and rocky beachfronts, forested land, and verdant meadows. The countryside is gently interrupted with a variety of charming seaside towns, including Morro Bay (with its volcanic Morro Rock), Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo and Cambria. Additional highlights include the scenic Edna Valley Wine Country, home to more than 250 wineries. Visit the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Montana del Oro State Park, Big Sur or Hearst Castle. Additional nearby attractions include the Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove and Price Historical Park, with its museum housing early adobe ruins. • • • • • Reno Bastianelli passed away in the 1970s. But every time I visit, or even fly over Pismo Beach, I think of him. His linguine and clams remain unequaled. April 2023 www.inflightusa.com 33 KWWSVHUFƓOHQRZFRPUDEXRQRFRUH  Flying With Faber Continued from Page 30 Poolside (Courtesy Vespera Resort) Doroni Aerospace, Inc. (“Doroni”), a Miami-based company developing a two-seater eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft), announced on March 16, the successful close of its second crowdfunding raise on the equity crowdfunding platform, StartEngine .com. After raising $2.4M from 1,042 investors this round, to date Doroni Aerospace has raised a combined $3.5M+ from a total of 1,956 investors. “We are just getting started and there is still plenty of work to be done. Our mission to make safe, efficient, and sustainable air travel accessible to the masses with the Doroni H1 eVTOL remains the same. We’ll keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible,” said CEO & Founder Doron Merdinger. Just days before closing the campaign, the Florida-based startup released a video of the full-scale Doroni eVTOL prototype (known as the H1P1) making a short untethered hover test flight at its 13,000 sq. ft. R&D facility in Pompano Beach. The company shortly thereafter released a statement to investors announcing that they had completed a total of 23 test flights with the aircraft. During an interview with FutureFlight, Doroni’s Business Development Manager Yaakov Werdiger DORONI AEROSPACE RAISES $3.5M+ FROM INVESTORS, ACHIEVES MILESTONE EVTOL FLIGHT TESTS Continued on Page 34 The Doroni H1 is the company’s go-tomarket vehicle, and the company is on track to begin flight testing by Q4 of this year, with plans to secure FAA certification and launch commercially in the second half of 2024. (Courtesy Doroni)

said, “The current prototype resembles our final product… The frame is currently going through a full redesign to reflect the level of safety that our customers expect and deserve from us. We are also making minor changes to our wings and ducts to allow a better and more efficient aerodynamic design.” Doroni currently has its eyes on a forthcoming Series A raise to support the company’s next major phase of growth. Doroni Aerospace was founded in 2016 by serial entrepreneur Doron Merdinger. With 25 years experience in design, manufacturing, and managing eight-figure firms, Doron assembled a world-class engineering and technical team to deliver on his ultimate vision – providing the world with an entirely new mode of sustainable transportation. Doroni’s mission is to democratize the power of flight by delivering transformative electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology directly to consumers. By offering the public a safety-centric mobility option – commonly referred to the general public as “flying cars” – Doroni will empower people to intuitively transport themselves within urban environments and between cities at a fraction of the time possible with traditional automobiles. Doroni’s Flagship eVTOL The Doroni H1 is the company’s goto-market vehicle, and the company is on track to begin flight testing by Q4 of this year, with plans to secure FAA certification and launch commercially in the second half of 2024. The Doroni H1 currently under development is a two-seater personal eVTOL that will be made available for public purchase (with an estimated starting retail price of $250K) which anyone can own, fly, and park in a standard twocar garage. In order to get started, customers will need a current valid driver’s license and completion of a 20-hour training course provided by the company. Traction To date, Doroni has raised $3.5M+ from over 1,956 investors on the equity crowdfunding platform StartEngine.com. The company maxed out their first raise on the platform, and has received 230 pre-order requests for go-to-market aircraft. Doroni Aerospace recently relocated operations to a 13,000-square-foot R&D facility in Pompano Beach, FL, where the company expects to complete prototype testing and development. Doroni is supported by Space Florida, a state agency dedicated to maintaining Florida’s leadership position in global aerospace, who is helping the company scale their operations by providing land, facilities, and tooling. Tony Gannon (VP Research & Innovation) and Matt Chesnut (VP Business and Economic Development) are among Doroni’s closest collaborators and biggest champions. The company also has the full support of the City of Pompano Beach, FL as well as the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, the principal economic development organization for Broward County, FL. To learn more about Doroni Aerospace visit www.doroni.io or email the company at [email protected]. Fully Analog Movement Alarm Date Window Sweep Second Hand Dual Time Subdial 60 Min Chronograph E6B Calculator Bezel 2/Tone Metal Bracelet 100 Meter Water Resistant Crown Protector Double Locking Clasp Case 43mm x 13mm Date Window 60 Minute Chronograph 1-Touch Instant Chronograph Reset 2nd Independent Time Zone 24 Hour Subdial Large E6B Calculator Bezel Constant Sweep Second Hand Deploy Clasp on ALL models 100 Meter Water Resistant Designed by and for Pilots Screw-Down Locking Crown 7.5 Inch Strap/Bracelet Lengths 46mm x 13mm Case Dimensions Serial Numbers engraved on Caseback ATC2250Y $485.00 ATC2200B $450.00 ATC2250K $465.00 ATC3200B $550.00 ATC3255K $585.00 ATC3500B $650.00 $129.95 $129.95 $179.50 $179.50 $182.50 $182.50 Limited Time Clearance! Get a Pulsar TechGear Pilot for only $29.90 when purchasing any HMEWatch ATC Chrono/Aviator Watch! $179.50 $179.50 $187.50 $187.50 $225.50 Features Contact us @ 323.464.6660 or on the web @ www.HMEWatch.com Note: One Pulsar Watch for each ATC model purchased Add your ATC and the Pulsar watch in the Website cart on the website and use Discount Code “InFltUSA” Pulsar Tech-Gear Pilot Watch Pulsar Tech-Gear Pilot Watch 34 In Flight USA Celebrating 39Years April 2023 Doroni Aerospace Raises $3.5M+ Continued from Page 33

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36 In Flight USA Celebrating 39Years April 2023 HAI Heli-Expo 2023 The international vertical aviation community gathered March 6-9 at HAI Heli-Expo 2023 in Atlanta demonstrating a robust appetite for in-person education, networking, and sales. More than 12,400 industry professionals from 97 countries attended the four-day show produced by Helicopter Association International (HAI). The show occupied Halls B and C of the Georgia World Congress Center and featured 639 exhibitors and 49 aircraft on display. Attendees threaded their way through the busy aisles of the extensive show floor, eager to conduct business in person. “I loved hearing exhibitors say they were so busy at their booth that they barely had time to see others on the floor,” says HAI President and CEO James A. Viola. “Everyone I talked with was enthusiastic about the excitement and level of activity at the show.” HAI estimates that roughly $2 billion in business occurred at HAI HeliExpo 2023. The show featured a breadth of products and services from the largest aircraft and engine manufacturers to the small businesses that are the backbone of the vertical aviation industry. Aircraft on the floor ranged from small but capable personal aircraft to some of the largest helicopters in operation. Several companies displayed advanced air mobility (AAM) mock-ups, uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) models, and other emerging technologies. More information about the show’s attendance can be seen in the HAI HeliExpo 2023 “By the Numbers” graphic below. HAI made safety the literal centerpiece of the show, with the HAI Rotor Safety Zone centrally located between Halls B and C. The Zone featured presentations and demonstrations covering a variety of safety-related topics. A highlight of the booth this year was the U.S. Coast Guard’s newest variant, an Airbus MH-65E Dolphin multi-mission helicopter, from the USCG Aviation Training Center in Mobile, Alabama. Attendees could also test virtual-reality simulators and meet with representatives from safety-focused organizations to learn how to fly and work more safely. HAI also offered an extensive slate of free safety education sessions in its Rotor Safety Challenge, providing opportunities for everyone in the industry to learn or improve their skills to achieve safer operations. “Networking and workforce development are always a huge part of this show,” says Jeff Smith, chair of the HAI Board of Directors. “Our Helicopter Industry Career Fair hosted more than 15 companies that were actively seeking new employees as well as several thousand job seekers.” The show also featured the popular Mil2Civ workshop, where military veterans shared the lessons they learned when transitioning from the military to successful careers in the civilian sector. The conference portion of the show included several events focused on AAM, including a three-part AAM Showcase and a forum that featured senior leaders from the organizations working to make AAM a reality. HAI also released the Roadmap of Advanced Air Mobility Operations, a white paper describing the next steps necessary for AAM development in areas such as regulations, infrastructure and airspace use, and vehicle development. The show’s education and training sessions also drew large numbers of attendees, with 2,194 people attending 116 courses and sessions. The Professional Education Courses provided in-depth professional development for pilots, maintenance technicians, and other aviation professionals. And with a focus on supporting its small-business members, HAI again held its Communications U for Small Businesses, which offered free sessions in digital marketing, social media, crisis communications, and building better relationships with elected officials. HAI turns 75 this year, on Dec. 13, 2023. This year’s Expo kicks off a yearlong observation of this milestone anniversary that will conclude at HAI Heli-Expo 2024. With the theme of “Building Tomorrow,” next year’s show will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center, Feb. 26–29, with exhibits open Feb. 27–29. Learn more at Heli Expo at heliexpo.com or on the HAI website, rotor.org. VERTICAL AVIATION CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW CONCLUDES IN ATLANTA By Julie Summers Walker AOPA In an “unprecedented effort” by local helicopter pilots in California, according to pilot and Lake Arrowhead resident Susan Newman Harrison, relief came to the snow-trapped villages of the San Bernardino Mountains via general aviation. More than 15 feet of snow has covered these usually scenic mountain towns that have been hammered by a series of storms fed by atmospheric rivers flowing off the Pacific Ocean, dumping more water than the Mississippi River. The snow deluge trapped people inside their homes for more than two weeks. No food; no drinking water; impassable roads; medical emergencies; and, to add insult to injury, a grocery store that some residents could walk to was crushed by heavy snow. Harrison and her husband Rob, also a pilot, live above Lake Arrowhead. Her home served as a weather station for the volunteer pilots who joined the California Disaster Airlift Response Team, better known as CalDART, a nonprofit organization, to deliver needed supplies to the mountain towns. CalDART answered the pleas from local residents through social media. “About 500 volunteer locals coordinated through social media during the storm with the word out from local resident Lisa Griggs,” said Harrison. “We were first boots on the ground and in the air. Started with checking on neighbors and neighbors helping neighbors, as people were cut off from normal food supplies and roadways.” The volunteers formed Operation Mountain Strong and created a website (https://operation mountainstrong.com) to help organize their effort. “When I saw the community social media pages and their stories, we all did what we could to get the word out,” said Harrison. More than 500 volunteers organized and gathered more than 21,000 pounds of food, necessities, and bottled water that a team of nine helicopters flew up to the mountains, landing by special permission on the small hospital helipad, and at a nearby parking lot. “My husband Rob, known at airshows as the Tumbling Bear, and I visited the landing zones and supported with weather communication, donations, and food supply requests. We have also been visiting the Red Cross shelter, which was set up at our local high school, and we are making sure sheltered owners’ and their animals’ needs have been met,” she said. Volunteers gathered needed supplies at local landing zones at the base of the mountains and volunteer pilots like Wes Klein, Micah Muzio, and Samuel Samuelian flew in often marginal VFR weather to deliver supplies. Muzio lives in Lake Arrowhead and said to news reporters, “For me, I can make it up to the mountain there in about seven minutes. It’s a very quick flight, back and forth. We have supplies over there, ready to run HELICOPTER PILOTS PROVIDE LIFELINE TO TRAPPED RESIDENTS Volunteers Deliver Supplies to Mountain Communities Buried in Snow Volunteers gathered needed supplies at local landing zones at the base of the mountains and volunteer pilots flew in often marginal VFR weather to deliver supplies. (Courtesy of CalDART and AOPA) Continued on Page 37

April 2023 www.inflightusa.com 37 them up. We can move really, really fast.” And as fast as they could this team of pilots loaded goods and flew them to those in need. “Nothing like this has been done before,” said Harrison. She’s lived on the mountain for more than 30 years. The most snow she has ever seen here is four feet. In early March, a photo taken by her husband showed the 12 feet of snow at her front door. “We bought this house up here because it feels like you are flying up here. Flying here is typically challenging because of the interesting winds. I acted as the weather station, telling the pilots to stand down when the winds got to be too much.” Winds topped 35 knots or more on some of the most challenging days. “We’ve never seen this much snow. People were without food, lost power, had no heat. The roads were not [accessible] for 12 to 13 days. Some people were walking for miles to get help or food. Even once the main roads were clear, they were so narrow that only one vehicle could get through and if they met another, one would have to back up for miles,” she said. “We lost Goodwin’s Supermarket as the entire roof collapsed leaving thousands of people without a place to get food. A second supermarket was red tagged due to a gas leak and weight of snow on the roof. Volunteers helped clear their roof, but it is still closed. Now just one supermarket was left to provide for about 60,000 mountain residents. The problem was, roads were not cleared, and some are still not cleared, leaving people to fetch…food by foot. Mind you, on over five feet of snow and in some areas, there are drifts 12 feet high,” she said. Harrison has a hangar at San Bernadino International Airport, and the airport offered to house the helicopters and the supplies. It’s a seven-minute flight up to Lake Arrowhead. “You go from 1,000 feet to 6,500 feet pretty quickly,” Harrison said. “And it’s usually a very bumpy flight. Mountain flying can be challenging due to weather and winds, and the weather is different at San Bernardino International Airport, which is just miles down the mountain. Having trust in each other on either side of the mountain was essential for safe operations,” she said. “We set up multiple food distribution locations (currently there are nine), changing daily and going where the need was. We distributed 56,000 pounds of produce and 7,000 hot meals provided by World Central (Kitchen). More than 20,000 people received donated food in a short period of time and most likely this saved many lives.” Food donations are still needed, and there are drop-off and distribution locations still in place as the area is still in recovery mode. “This community up there has absolutely been amazing,” Klein said. “They’ve stepped up, they’ve really, really worked together. This is probably the best operation I’ve been on in 52 years.” Continued from Page 36 Helicopter Pilots Provide Lifeline to Trapped Residents Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, and leading manufacturer of helicopters and vertical lift aircraft, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rotortrade, the leading global helicopter distributor, to define optimal pre-owned helicopter solutions to Bell and their customers. Through this MOU, Bell and Rotortrade will explore how they can offer expanded trade-in solutions to its customers, making it easier to upgrade to newer aircraft model and offer more affordable, pre-owned solutions. Additionally, Rotortrade aims to expand its pre-owned inventory by adding more Bell aircraft to their fleet. “Bell and Rotortrade are excited to explore a relationship that will provide a real advantage to our customers,” said Patrick Moulay, senior vice president, International Commercial Business, Bell. “Bell is eager to work with Rotortrade to offer customers trade-in solutions, such as the sale of the customer’s helicopter prearranged by Rotortrade when the order for a new Bell helicopter is placed, enabling the customer to seamlessly transition from the used aircraft to the brand-new aircraft. This MOU will allow us to develop a strategy to better serve our customers’ needs and expand our global reach.” “We are excited about entering the next phase of these discussions with Bell,” said Philippe Lubrano, CEO of Rotortrade. “Our desire is to secure a steady flow of inventory to provide the best possible offerings to our customers. At Rotortrade, our vision has always been to transform the pre-owned market for the benefit of both buyers and sellers. This Memorandum of Understanding with Bell is a significant milestone in achieving that vision, as we work toward providing our customers with even more options and access to top-quality, preowned helicopters.” For more Information, visit the Bell website at bellflight.com. Rotortrade is a leading global helicopter dealer and sole international distributor of Leonardo’s pre-owned helicopters. Its extensive network throughout the spectrum of the industry enables it to acquire and carry a broad fleet of aircraft from all major manufacturers providing its clients full end-to-end and fully secured services. Rotortrade has 10 dealerships around the world with offices in Florida, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Mexico City, Marseille, Paris, Riyadh, Singapore, Sarajevo and Shanghai. For more information, visit: http://www.rotortrade.com/. BELL AND ROTORTRADE LOOK TO PROVIDE PRE-OWNED HELICOPTER SOLUTIONS Bell is working with Rotortrade to offer customers trade-in solutions, such as the sale of the customer’s helicopter prearranged by Rotortrade. (Courtesy Bell) Demand for Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) in North America continues to grow, with notable ACH130 orders being placed by Franklin Mountain Management and Sylvain Oligny. “North American customers have continued to see the value helicopters provide for private and business aviation purposes, leading to a very active market that has nearly doubled over the past two years,” said Romain Trapp, President of Airbus Helicopters, Inc. and Head of the North America Region. “Airbus is pleased to be the leading provider of helicopters for this market, with orders placed in 2022 for every helicopter in our ACH range.” A first time Airbus customer, Franklin Mountain Management has placed an order for an ACH130, opting to upgrade its original order to the Aston Martin Edition. The aircraft will feature special edition interior and exterior options designed by Aston Martin. Franklin Mountain Management intends to use the helicopter for VIP transport, real estate tours, and various ranch purposes across locations in New Mexico and Texas. Quebec-based Mr. Sylvain Oligny, an Airbus customer in the transportation sector, has confirmed purchase of an ACH130 to upgrade his current EC120B. The helicopter will be equipped with a customized interior and cold weather kit to meet the year round operational needs of Oligny’s company, Aviation StMichel. TWO ORDERS PLACED BY NORTH AMERICAN CUSTOMERS FOR AIRBUS CORPORATE HELICOPTERS ACH130 orders being placed by Franklin Mountain Management and Sylvain Oligny exemplify the demand for Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) in North America. (Courtesy Airbus)

38 In Flight USA Celebrating 39Years April 2023 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 manner. 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. An aircraft unusual attitude or upset can challenge and test a pilot’s ability to maintain aircraft control. The unusual attitude is generally unintentional, unanticipated, and may consist of extreme aircraft attitudes, and yet, it might not exceed the parameters to be termed an upset. During flight or training, an upset generally refers to an unintentional pitch attitude exceeding 25-degree nose up or 10-degree nose down, or a bank angle exceeding 45-degrees, or being within those parameters and operating at an airspeed inappropriate for the conditions.(1) Usual suspects in unusual attitude and upset incidents include environmental conditions, wake vortex encounters, mechanical issues, and Human Factors such as confusion, distraction, fatigue, human-machine interface, physiological conditions, or situational awareness. With aircraft control in the balance, it is crucial that every pilot be proficient in identifying and recovering from unusual attitudes and aircraft upsets. FAA mandates Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) for Part 121 operators and encourages it for all others. (1) This month, CallBack shares unusual attitude incident reports, primarily from Part 91 operations, that display Human Factors along with some external stimuli. Enjoy the narratives, the lessons, and the cause-and-effect connections. Double Down on the Heads Up Flying in less-than-ideal conditions, a Flight Instructor and student suffered predictable consequences immediately after they took a short, dual recess from their instrument scan. • In continuous moderate turbulence while performing the course reversal on the RNAV Rwy 19 approach into 9D4 with a 50-knot wind out of the southwest, my student disconnected the autopilot when he thought it was not going to be able to complete the parallel entry to the final approach course. He initiated a steeper turn than the autopilot had and then went heads down to look at the approach plate. I was also heads down looking at the approach plate when I noticed increasing positive G-forces and looked at the instruments. We were in a 45-degree bank losing 2,000 FPM of altitude. I immediately called bank angle twice and shielded the controls as the learner recovered. We lost 800 feet and ended up well below the minimum altitude for that segment of the approach. ATC notified us of a low altitude alert, by which time we were already recovering in a stable climb. There is an antenna in the area that reaches 1,927 feet MSL, less than 600 feet lower than our lowest altitude.… This was a poignant lesson for the student on the importance of maintaining an instrument scan, but our safety margin was fairly low. An incorrect recovery input could have quickly turned the upset into a disaster. The aircraft does not have an aural warning when the autopilot is disconnected, which would have [alerted] both of us…that the aircraft was being hand flown. In its absence, I recommend pilots announce…that they are disengaging the autopilot. Within Seconds This Mooney Ovation pilot experienced an abnormal airspeed indication during cruise in IMC. Procedures were accomplished, but the situation deteriorated rapidly. • I was in cruise and on autopilot for the past few hours. I was handed off to another Controller with ZZZ Center. He was so busy that I could not break in to establish contact. After a few minutes of trying, I pressed IDENT… I finally got through and was switched to another Controller.… My airspeed was very slow, 70 knots,…and RPM was at 2,500. I assumed my pitot-static tube was blocked. I…made sure my pitot heat was on. Next, I checked my engine analyzer. All cylinders were cold. I switched tanks and turned on the boost pump and alternate air.… There were never any signs of icing. This aircraft is certified for known ice. All within seconds, I was with no power, in an unusual attitude, and in IMC.… I requested assistance. I have been flying for more than 20 years and never had required immediate assistance. I was focused 110 percent on flying the plane. The autopilot was off. I pushed forward to gain airspeed in case I was in a spin, then leveled the wings and asked for vectors to the nearest airport. ZZZ was 10 miles behind me. The Controller…switched to another frequency. He was fantastic. I was on best glide speed direct to ZZZ. I noticed I was getting some power, and shortly, my engine was running normally.… I flew a VFR approach to ZZZ1 for a precautionary landing. I wanted to have it looked at by an A&P mechanic. The mechanic took off the cowling.… He felt everything looked normal and operational. He noted that the engine had good compression. His recommendation was to go to a test area and run-up the engine to full power a few times. All appeared normal. I fueled up…and continued my flight the following day. The flight was uneventful, but I stayed in VFR conditions as a precaution. Unusual Attitude, Invisible Conflict This military T6 Texan/Harvard instructor was conducting training in a Military Operations Area (MOA). An unperceived threat suddenly materialized during unusual attitude training and nearly resulted in a tragedy. • [This was a] training flight…in communication with…Center, but operating VFR within the boundaries of our assigned MOA block. We were executing a variety of contact maneuvers between 12,000 and 17,999 [feet] MSL, including basic air work, out of control flight, and unusual attitudes. We were monitoring the assigned…Center frequency but were not able to pay close attention due to focusing on the training maneuvers. At one point, I heard a civilian aircraft being advised that they were filing a flight plan through an active MOA but did not hear the aircraft’s response. I heard multiple company aircraft checking in for the MOA, including blocks adjacent to mine.… I set up my student for a noselow unusual attitude recovery maneuver. I noted a TCAS contact, but it was on a depicted section line for the MOA, so I dismissed the contact as company traffic with the expectation that they would be deconflicted through SOP adherence. As we entered a significant nose-low descent for training, we received another traffic advisory very close to us. We executed a 5G pull and turn for avoidance. Our indicated altitude dropped below the contact. I would estimate that we came within 100 feet of the conflict, though I did not get a visual on the other aircraft. Center called us and asked if we had to execute a significant evasive maneuver and advised that the conflict had been a civilian multiengine aircraft. The Controller was apologetic for not providing a traffic call to us, though due to how dynamic our training maneuver was, I do not believe that the Controller could have anticipated the severity of the conflict. The Reality Checkride A PA46 pilot shares some sobering wisdom after an aircraft problem in IMC led to an undesirable aircraft state. • After an uneventful instrument cross-country flight, I listened to the destination airport ASOS: wind 29 knots, gusting to 38, clouds overcast at 900 feet and visibility 4 miles. I set up the Flight Director (FD) for the RNAV approach into the non-towered airport. I had done this approach before in marginal VFR conditions.… Cleared for approach with the autopilot coupled to the FD, I passed the IAF in heavy IMC and turned inbound at the intermediate fix. Approach cleared me to switch to the UNICOM frequency. I noticed that the autopilot was not maneuvering the airplane as I had intended. It was making a climbing left turn off course. I decoupled the autopilot and hand-flew the airplane while attempting to reset the FD.… Distracted trying to reset the FD, I inadvertently got off altitude and heading, and found myself in an unusual attitude. I recovered UNUSUAL ATTITUDES AND AIRCRAFT UPSETS Continued on Page 40

April 2023 www.inflightusa.com 39 KHWD Hayward Executive Airport, CA Saturday, May 20, 2023 0DQGDWRU\ EULHƓQJ DW SP RQ 0D\  Registration fees include BBQ luncheon and prizes. Non-compete fees are half price, and include BBQ. Register by May 15, 2023 Visit www.hwdairrally.org IRU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ DQG WR VLJQ XS IRU XSGDWHV “Racing Against the Plan” AOPA Attention West Coast Pilots! Coming Soon to an Airport Near You, GAMI’s G100UL® High Octane Unleaded Avgas. STCs Now Available at www.G100UL.com Rebates and Incentives Available for Early Adopters! Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced on March 8, the delivery of a Bell 429 and a signed purchase agreement for another Bell 429, both to customers in Africa. The Bell 429 is a popular choice for the African market and continues to demonstrate important qualities such as safety, reliability, and performance. The aircraft also offers a smooth, peaceful ride as well as a spacious and customizable cabin depending on mission type. “We are proud to support our customers in Africa with the Bell 429. With two now operating in South Africa and a third one soon to be operating in West Africa, the aircraft continues to excel across the many market segments for which it was designed. Featuring state-ofthe-art technology to provide enhanced safety, comfort, performance and most importantly reliability, we are confident that these aircraft will help support on whatever their missions entail,” said Sameer Rehman, managing director, Africa and the Middle East, Bell. Caverton Helicopters Limited in Cameroon signed a purchase agreement for the first oil and gas configured Bell 429 in West Africa. Caverton Helicopters is a subsidiary of the Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc (COSG), which is a fully integrated offshore support company providing aviation and marine logistics services to businesses operating in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria and across West Africa. “Having operated a variety of Bell products across our operations over the years, we are excited to continue with this brand, which is synonymous with safety and excellent performance,” said Captain Bello Ibrahim, managing director, Caverton Helicopters. “Introducing the Bell 429 into our fleet is an exciting milestone for us and will enable us to provide the best support for our oil and gas clients across the continent.” The newly delivered 429 will be used for corporate transportation. Thanks to its large cabin, impressive speed, and modern technology, proving critical to its operators, there are a variety of configurations available, enabling the platform to perform numerous missions ranging from energy to law enforcement and public safety. With more than 602,000 global flight hours, there are now 430 Bell 429 in operation, more than 20 of which are in the Middle East and Africa. For more information, visit the Bell 429 product page on our at bellflight.com. AFRICA SEES GENERAL AVIATION SUCCESS WITH VERSATILE BELL 429 The Bell 429 is a popular choice for the African market and continues to demonstrate important qualities such as safety, reliability, and performance. (Courtesy Bell) SkyTrac Systems Ltd. (SkyTrac), a global leader in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (satcom), and The Helicopter Company (THC), established by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) as the premier helicopter service provider licensed to operate commercial flights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Kingdom), have entered into an agreement to enable Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite, 4G/LTE cellular, and Wi-Fi connectivity as well as advanced mission capabilities for their entire fleet of Airbus and Leonardo helicopters. The partnership will provide THC with a truly connected aircraft in an all-in-one platform for connectivity, communications, datadriven operational insights, engineering and client support, and pilot situational awareness. In addition to reliable, low latency connectivity, SkyTrac will provide THC’s fleet with mission-critical capabilities, including SkyWeb Automated Flight Following and Mission Monitoring, SAFRTM Flight Data THE HELICOPTER COMPANY AND SKYTRAC ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP The Agreement Provides Aircraft Connectivity and Support for Rapidly Growing Fleet Continued on Page 40

40 In Flight USA Celebrating 39Years April 2023 from the unusual attitude, got the airplane stabilized, hand-flew the airplane, and landed without further incident. I performed well during my recent instrument proficiency check, but singlepilot instrument flying in heavy IMC is not the same as being…under the hood with a Flight Instructor in the right seat. Also, emphasis should be made on Upset Prevention and Recovery Training. I will seek training before doing single pilot low IMC approaches in the future. Not the Captain’s First Rodeo A B767 Captain experienced an abrupt, pitch-up attitude and out-of-trim condition. Fortunately, the Captain was all about business at the time, and the situation was quickly resolved. • [I] selected the Left Autopilot on at 1,200 [feet] AGL, 230 knots, slats retracting, [with] VNAV engaged at about 5 degrees of pitch. When the autopilot became active, it directed an abrupt positive pitching moment. Passing 18 degrees of pitch [up] with no sign of stabilizing, I deselected the autopilot and recovered the aircraft. No alerts of any anomalies were displayed, and the stick shaker did not activate. When I took manual control of the aircraft after the event, the aircraft was significantly out of trim, nose up. I considered raising the guarded switches and cutting out the trim, but I ascertained quickly that I was able to trim out the stick forces without being overridden by the trim system. After I stabilized the aircraft in normal flight, I engaged the Left Autopilot again and noted no other anomalies for the remainder of the flight. I wrote the event up in the [software program] and read a few hours later that the Left Autopilot was deferred. This event could have easily been a stall and recovery event if I had put the autopilot on and become occupied with another cockpit task. As it was, this event was an unusual attitude recovery. Editorial Reference: 1. Advisory Circular AC 120-111 Change 1, Upset Prevention and Recovery Training, 1/4/17, https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/me dia/Advisory_Circular/AC_120- 111_CHG_1.pdf Continued from Page 38 Safe Landings Monitoring (FDM), Real-Time HUMS (RT HUMS) Alerting, Iridium Satellite Push-to-Talk (PTT) communications, voice and text messaging, as well as the SkyTrac Inflight iOS application used by pilots to enhance cockpit situational awareness with real-time weather detection, Marine AIS, NOTAM alerts, georeferencing capabilities, and more. Launching services in 2019, THC was established to activate new industries in the Kingdom that support the realization of Vision 2030, a unique, transformative economic and social reform blueprint set to open Saudi Arabia up to the world. Today, THC offers aerial work for construction projects, filmography, surveying, private charters, search-and-rescue, and tourism. Additionally, THC was mandated to rapidly develop a comprehensive nationwide Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) sector within three years. The program, dubbed Saudi Air Ambulance, will operate with 23 bases, of which 13 are in progress of being established. SkyTrac, operating in virtually every category of aviation, including aerial firefighting, commercial air transport, business aviation, emergency services, general aviation, law enforcement, oil and gas, scientific exploration, and unmanned aviation, was the ideal choice for THC’s varied operational requirements. “We selected SkyTrac for their ability to provide in-country support, their comprehensive product and capability offerings, and ongoing commitment to innovation,” mentioned Philip Markham, Chief Technical Operations Officer, The Helicopter Company. “SkyTrac has a long history serving numerous segments of aviation, and we believe their commitment to long-term partnerships is what sets them apart from other firms.” A critical piece of Vision 2030, THC will be relied upon for a multitude of transformational projects requiring the highest levels of safety and operational excellence. THC will support many infrastructure projects across the Kingdom, including the Al Ula, NEOM and Red Sea regions. One such project will cover 26,500 km2 and extend 460 km along the coast of the Red Sea. The project, estimated at $500 billion and wholly owned by the PIF, will require the support of THC to charter staff, construction materials, and other resources. THC will also support projects that set new standards in regenerative tourism and sustainable development, which will require its own dedicated airport, easily accessible year-round to visitors from around the world. Similarly, THC will support programs established to protect and safeguard the region of outstanding natural and cultural significance in North-West Saudi Arabia. Vision 2030’s ambitious plans undoubtedly require THC to aggressively scale, which has spurred recent orders, including 20 Airbus H145, 6 Airbus H160, and 16 Leonardo AW139 helicopters, as announced at the Helicopter Association International’s 2022 HeliExpo. In response to these fleet expansions, SkyTrac will establish in-country support for what will be the world’s fastest-growing multi-industry operator. SkyTrac’s commitment to providing dedicated resources within the Kingdom and associated regions is part of its longterm strategy to facilitate the requirements of clientele such as THC and others in the region. “The inclusion of SkyTrac into the Kingdom’s aerospace operations is a testament to the capabilities of SkyTrac’s fully integrated systems and the company’s growing reputation as a global platform for connectivity,” mentioned Jan van der Heul, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, SkyTrac. “We are honored to support THC, fleetwide, with SkyTrac intelligent connectivity and mission capabilities.” About the Helicopter Company The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) established THC as part of its strategy to activate new sectors in Saudi Arabia that support the realization of Vision 2030 and generate long-term commercial returns. THC is the Kingdom’s premier commercial helicopter operator and has been operating since mid-2019. For more information, please visit: https://www.the helicoptercompany.com.sa/ About SkyTrac SkyTrac is aviation’s full-service, data-driven solutions provider serving the fixed-wing, rotorcraft, and unmanned aviation markets. Since 1986, SkyTrac has pioneered the development, evolution and commercialization of flight following, flight data and communications technology. Today, with systems certified on over 900 airframes and an online data management portal that is the go-to tool for over 7,500 global users, SkyTrac is truly the partner of choice for data-guided business insights. From performance trending and operations reporting to realtime asset tracking and situational awareness – SkyTrac offers a one-stop response to meeting more of your company’s needs. For more information, visit www. SkyTrac.ca. The Helicopter Company and SkyTrac Announce Partnership Continued from Page 39 SkyTrac, operating in virtually every category of aviation, including aerial firefighting, commercial air transport, business aviation, emergency services, general aviation, law enforcement, oil and gas, scientific exploration, and unmanned aviation, was the ideal choice for THC’s varied operational requirements. (Courtesy SkyTrac)

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42 In Flight USA Celebrating 39Years April 2023 NOW ACCEPTING ADS FOR OUR 2023 PENINSULA EDITION Recognizing its efforts to bring highquality STEM-based aviation education to thousands of high school students across the country, the AOPA Foundation has been awarded a grant by the Federal Aviation Administration to enrich and broaden its free high school curriculum aimed at building the pipeline of pilots, aviation technicians, and other aviation professionals. Twenty-three education organizations and schools nationwide have received a total of $10 million in FAA Grants to help develop the next generation of aviation professionals. AOPA Foundation’s $498,000 grant came from the FAA’s Aircraft Pilots Aviation Workforce Development Grants program, designed to “prepare students to become aircraft pilots, aerospace engineers, or unmanned aircraft systems operators, and support the related professional development of teachers.” The AOPA Foundation’s You Can Fly High School initiative currently engages more than 16,300 students in 43 states. Since the program began six years ago, it has educated more than 49,000 students, with 70 percent of the most recent graduates saying they are actively pursuing an aviation career. As important, half of the students come from minority backgrounds and one-quarter are female, supporting the need for aviation to be more inclusive and a true reflection of society. The grant will be used to train additional educators across the country through in-person sessions, ensuring teachers have access to the high-quality professional development they need to maximize their involvement with the You Can Fly High School initiative. “The FAA’s understanding and appreciation of our award-winning STEM curriculum and the impact it is having on high school students across the country is further validation of our commitment and dedication to introducing and educating young men and women to aviation,” said AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker. In addition, a partnership between the AOPA Foundation and the Commonwealth of Kentucky was awarded an Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant to support a new initiative to help prepare Kentucky high school students to become aircraft pilots, aerospace engineers, or unmanned aircraft systems operators. The program will be fueled by the You Can Fly High School initiative. “AOPA is thrilled to partner with education leaders in Kentucky to introduce aviation to students across the commonwealth,” said Baker. “We are ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work to help ensure a bright future for Kentucky’s students.” Two high schools currently using the You Can Fly High School initiative were also awarded grants. The School District of Philadelphia was bestowed funds to fuel private pilot and unmanned aircraft training at Frankford High School. The Fulton Leadership Academy in East Point, Ga., in partnership with the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, was awarded an FAA grant to create a dual enrollment aviation maintenance technician program for students. Learn more about the AOPA Foundation at www.aopa.org. FAA AWARDS AOPA FOUNDATION WITH SIGNIFICANT GRANT TO FURTHER THE WORK OF ITS YOU CAN FLY HIGH SCHOOL AVIATION STEM INITIATIVE AOPA is impacting the next generation of pilots through high school programs. (Courtesy AOPA) A reunion of the Chance Vought F4U Corsair, the unique gullwing fighter aircraft best known for its exploits off U.S. aircraft carriers, will be among the warbird highlights at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023. The 70th edition of EAA’s fly-in convention is July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “With only about two dozen flying examples of the Corsair remaining in North America, the opportunity to bring together the largest-possible group of these unforgettable aircraft at Oshkosh was one we had to organize,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “This airplane recently marked the 80th anniversary of its introduction to the U.S. military and remains a favorite warbird among many enthusiasts. Our goal is to create a memorable program with several activities that feature the Corsairs on ground display and in the air.” Corsair owners are encouraged to join this unique reunion by contacting Chris Henry at the EAA Aviation Museum ([email protected]) for further details and registration information. The Corsair received heightened attention at the end of 2022 with the release of the major motion picture Devotion, which recognized the Korean War exploits of Medal of Honor recipient Thomas Hudner and his wingman Jesse Brown, the first Black U.S. naval aviator. That movie will be played during AirVenture at the event’s Fly-In Theater, with descendants of the Brown and Hudner families invited to participate. In addition, visitors will have the opportunity most of the week to visit the newly opened Corsair display inside the EAAAviation Museum, which is open to all attendees as part of their AirVenture admission. The exhibit honors both Brown and Hudner, including a Corsair flown by Hudner on his subsequent deployments in the early 1950s and painted with its original VF-32 squadron markings. The Chance Vought F4U Corsair was first flown in 1940 and introduced to the U.S. military on Dec. 28, 1942. Its unique gullwing design came as a way to allow use of the powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine and allow shorter, more rugged landing gear for use as a carrier-based aircraft. With those attributes and a top speed of more than 450 miles per hour, the aircraft became renowned as a naval aviation fighter and in support of ground forces. To learn more, visit the EAA website, eaa.org and view a video about the reunion at https://www.eaa.org/airven ture/eaa-airventure-news-and-multimedia/eaa-airventure-news/eaa-airventureoshkosh/corsair-reunion-at-airventure CORSAIR REUNION AMONG THE WARBIRDS HIGHLIGHTS AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2023

April 2023 www.inflightusa.com 43 AOPA honored general aviation advocates, safety experts, and industry leaders during the R.A. “Bob” Hoover Trophy reception March 22 at Signature Flight Support’s Hangar 7 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Aerobatic and airshow performer Sean D. Tucker emceed the event and dubbed the evening’s winners “heroes of general aviation.” R.A. ‘Bob’ Hoover Trophy AOPA bestowed the R.A. “Bob” Hoover Trophy on retired Sen. James Inhofe (ROkla.). The trophy, which was first presented to Hoover himself in 2016 and carries on his legacy, is “a tribute to aviators whose airmanship, leadership, mentorship, and passion for aviation inspire a love of flight in others.” Inhofe, a longtime pilot with more than 11,000 hours, has been a tireless general aviation advocate for decades. “If you look at the past winners of the Hoover Trophy, you will notice a few common traits with Bob—leadership, inspiration, giving, adventure, and breaking barriers. This year’s winner has no shortage of those important traits and has truly embodied the spirit of aiming high,” AOPA President Mark Baker said of Inhofe. In 1991, he retraced Wiley Post’s 1931 circumnavigation, making him the first member of Congress and only senator to have flown around the world. The legislation that he introduced and championed has had an impact on every pilot flying today. He supported the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1993 to bring about a renaissance of GA manufacturing. Inhofe introduced the “Hoover Bill” in 1999 to allow FAA certificate holders to appeal immediate revocations of their certificates to the National Transportation Safety Board— this measure came in response to the FAA’s immediate revocation of Hoover’s medical certificate without cause. He also fought GA user fees and air traffic control privatization; led the Pilot’s Bill of Rights; supported third class medical reform, creating BasicMed; extended the Volunteer Protection Act to volunteer pilots; worked to reduce checkride wait times with designated pilot examiners; supported aviation STEM curriculum in schools; and required development of a system to bring real-time status of special-use airspace into cockpits. Inhofe also led the move to establish the National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act (NCAA) to address the aviation workforce shortage. He has also supported private-sector efforts to develop an unleaded fuel. Joseph B. ‘Doc’ Hartranft Award During his 36-year career on Capitol Hill, retired Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), always advocated for GA, even though he isn’t a pilot. AOPA honored him with the Joseph B. “Doc” Hartranft Award, named for AOPA’s first president. The award is given each year “to elected or appointed government officials for their significant contributions to the advancement of GA.” While announcing DeFazio as the winner, Baker said that leaders like the representative “allow us to pursue this wonderful passion that we all cherish and share.” DeFazio was a founding member of the General Aviation Caucus because “there was and has been not enough focus on general aviation,” he said. He supported the effort to establish the NCAA in the House, supported third class medical reform, and opposed GA user fees and ATC privatization. Sharples Award Mike Dale, former president of Jaguar Cars and chairman of the Culpeper Airport Advisory Committee, was honored with the Sharples Award, named for Laurence P. Sharples, AOPA’s first chairman of the board. The award “is given to those who may not work directly in aviation but who have made extraordinary contributions to GA.” Dale breathed new life into the Culpeper Regional Airport in northern Virginia. He convinced Culpeper County officials to build new hangars and repeal the property tax on aircraft, which attracted more aircraft to base at the airport. He grew the airport airshow’s attendance to more than 5,000 and organized businesses to lead hands-on STEM activities at the airport. Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Aviation Inspiration Award The 99th Squadron Inc. founder Ramone Hemphill received the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Aviation Inspiration Award. The award is given “to an individual who, like General McGee, persevered to overcome challenges en route to learning to fly while inspiring others along the way” and demonstrates “leadership in aviation and showcase[s] the opportunities in aviation to youth and young adults.” The nonprofit organization, named for “the famed Black unit that included pilots from the Tuskegee Institute training program,” is based at Valkaria Airport in Brevard County, Florida, and Hemphill works to make youth, particularly those of color, in the county aware of the airport and aviation as a career opportunity. “What I’d like is for it to grow in terms of actual pipelines into more of a workforce development thing, whether it’s generating more pilots, whether it’s generating more folks when it comes to aircraft mechanics getting A&Ps, air traffic control. We’re trying to really, really fully establish those avenues. That’s the biggest thing we could ask for is for our cohort of students as they graduate from high school for them to have a path forward if that’s what they want in the aerospace industry,” Hemphill said of the program. Air Safety Institute General Aviation Safety Award AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden presented the GA Safety Award to the National Air Traffic Controllers Association for delivering “exceptional safety contributions for those of us in the air and on the ground.” NATCA helps break down pilot/controller barriers by developing safety materials; fostering a safe, collaborative aviation culture; and supporting training programs “that advance pilot knowledge and skills and enhance controller knowledge of general aviation aircraft performance characteristics,” according to a video overview of the association that was played during the reception. Each day, NATCA controllers and specialists are responsible for coordinating more than 70,000 flights in U.S. airspace, the busiest, most complex airspace in the world. Controllers also assist pilots in distress to help them work through weather problems, mechanical issues, and other situations to help them get safely to their destination or find another suitable landing area. AOPA Foundation Future of Flight Award AOPA Senior Vice President of the AOPA Foundation Elizabeth Tennyson presented the inaugural Future of Flight Award to Textron and its CEO, Scott Donnelly. The award “recognizes outstanding dedication to strengthening aviation in all its forms.” The Textron family of businesses comprises Bell, Textron Aviation, Textron eAviation, Industrial, Textron Systems, and Finance, and includes recognizable brands such as Bell, Cessna, and Beechcraft. The company invests in its workforce and offers internships and co-ops as well as leadership development programs. Textron made a $1 million commitment to the AOPA Foundation in 2022 to support the You Can Fly High School Aviation STEM Curriculum. “Their tremendous support of programs like You Can Fly showcases their commitment to helping the next generation discover the incredible opportunities available in aviation and aerospace and ensures more people have the chance to experience the excitement of our industry,” Tennyson said. The AOPA Foundation You Can Fly programs and initiatives are designed to get more people flying and keep them flying through introducing high school students to aviation careers, improving flight training, making flying more accessible through flying clubs, and helping lapsed pilots get back in the left seat as pilot in command. About AOPA Since 1939, AOPA has protected the freedom to fly by creating an environment that gives people of all ages the opportunity to enjoy aviation and all it has to offer. AOPA is the world’s largest community of pilots, aircraft owners and aviation enthusiasts with representatives based in Frederick, Md., Washington, D.C., and seven regions across the United States. The association provides member services including advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels, legal services, flight training, and safety programs, and award-winning media. AOPA specializes in making aviation more accessible to everyone. To learn more, visit www.aopa.org.Also, view a video of the awards night event at https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/allnews/2023/march/23/aviation-heroes-honored-at-hoover-trophy-reception. AVIATION HEROES HONORED AT AOPA HOOVER TROPHY RECEPTION

44 In Flight USA Celebrating 39Years April 2023 (504)723-5566 2006 Waco YMF-F5C • $ 285,000 Don’t miss out on owning this beautiful modernized One of A Kind classic biplane by Waco Classic Aircraft that holds the “Transcontinental World Speed Record” from Boston to San Diego in Sept 2006. Contact: R Chris Walls, Area Aircraft Broker (850) 208-3299 x 107 (850) 637-6125 [email protected] The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new episode of its popular Accident Case Study video series. The latest video in the series, Accident Case Study: Risk Stacking, recreates the events that led a Cessna 208 Caravan to crash on final approach into Burley Municipal Airport in Idaho. The accident happened on the pilot’s second attempt to fly the RNAV GPS approach to Runway 20. “We look at several risk factors, including weather conditions and a factory’s steam stacks located below the flight path, close to the runway threshold,” said ASI Senior Vice President Richards McSpadden. McSpadden continued, “One risk element by itself may not be dangerous, but when we stack risks they may be impossible to overcome during a demanding approach like this one.” “One takeaway from this tragedy must be that we learn strategies to identify our accumulating risks in the moment and develop methods to recognize when the stack gets too precarious and it’s time to exit,” McSpadden concluded. Accident Case Studies use FAA air traffic control radio communication transcripts, National Transportation Safety Board documentation, and video animation to recreate the dynamics, and track each accident’s chain of events. The videos share critical lessons to help pilots recognize and avoid similar mistakes. View the accident case study. https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/accident-case-studies/risk-stacking. Learn more at the Air Safety Institute website: airsafetyinstitute.org. AOPA’S AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE RELEASES NEW ACCIDENT CASE STUDY: RISK STACKING Tecnam Aircraft celebrates seventyfive years with the first Astore P-48 in 1948. Italian brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale started their legacy by gathering four non-working aircraft engines in a flea market full of post-war machines. They assembled a working engine for their first legendary aircraft, the P-48 Astore, which first flew in 1951. In 1957 Partenavia was founded to produce single-engine high- and low-wing aircraft for the Italian market, flight schools, and flying clubs. International recognition came with the P68, a six-seater twin-engine aircraft with increased sales in the US and Australia. In 1986 the company pivoted, establishing Tecnam Aircraft to produce parts for other manufacturers such as Boeing, ATR, and Agusta-Westland. In 1990, Paolo Pascale, the current CEO, championed the design of the P92. This ultralight aircraft elevated the Tecnam brand, with over 2,600 aircraft produced. Over the next two decades Tecnam would design, manufacture, and deliver the Seasky, a Twin-Engine P2006T, the first composite P2008, the P2010, and most recently the P2012 Twin Engine to meet the needs of cargo, regional airline carriers, and air medical. Tecnam has three production facilities in Italy and subsidiaries in Sebring, FL, and Brisbane, Australia. Tecnam produces more than 85 percent of the aircraft in its own facilities, increasing quality and on-time deliveries. “Tecnam operates in more than 65 countries and has over 175 dealers and service centers to meet our customer needs,” stated Mr. Paolo Pascale, CEO at Tecnam. “Our goal is to expand our global presence and enter new markets in the very short term.” “My family’s accomplishments in aircraft design and manufacturing have inspired me. My career at Tecnam started almost 13 years ago; having been a mechanic and a metal sheet worker, I appreciate our aircraft’s engineering and simplicity. Flying the Tecnam aircraft, I had the opportunity to appreciate the amazing flying characteristics of our fleet,” said Giovanni Pascale, Managing Director. “Implementing my experience in our manufacturing process, sales, and service, is a family tradition founded on passion and heritage. A lifetime commitment focused on innovation and consistency, 75 years in aviation is a tremendous achievement. We look forward to what lies ahead for Tecnam and our customers.” The 75th anniversary manifesto video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NP F4B_vktY. Learn more about Tecnam at www.tecnam.com. TECNAM COMMEMORATES 75 YEARS Pascale Brother’s Innovation and Passions Produce a Legacy of Aircraft

April 2023 www.inflightusa.com 45 Registration is open for the one and only Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, one of the West coast’s biggest, baddest, most fascinating gatherings of the world’s coolest cars, trucks, motorcycles, aircraft and assorted contraptions representing every era and style of wheeled wonders in history after three long years on the pandemic sidelines. The spectacular 30th annual show will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2023, a one-day mega-show, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Half Moon Bay Airport, located in the picturesque seaside town of Half Moon Bay, Calif., about 20 miles south of San Francisco. There’s nothing quite like this whimsical, fascinating, amusing, curious and absolutely unique show and tell spectacle featuring 2,000 magnificent driving, flying and working machines from the 20th and 21st centuries. The world’s coolest cars of every era and style, model-T fire engines, vintage busses, custom motorcycles, tricked out trucks, sleek streamliners, oneof-a-kind antique engines and tractors and historic military aircraft will be among the mesmerizing displays. Proud owners show up in cars that come in all shapes, colors and sizes from every era in motoring history. Spectators will get a rare up-close look at antique horseless carriages and Ford Model T’s, fanciful touring and luxury cars, powerful sports cars, custom cars and street rods, muscle cars, vintage and modern era highperformance race cars, quirky art and pedal cars, modified street machines with cutting edge styles, exotic high-performance cars, stylish European cars, ultra cool low-riders, sporty compacts, modified imports with flashy graphics, fashionable hip-hop urban show cars, homebuilt kit cars, super-charged turbo cars and trucks, “green” technology/alternative fuel vehicles, streamliners, dragsters, funny cars, gassers, and jet cars. The Big Show features a mesmerizing array of ultra cool antique, vintage, classic, custom and exotic machines of all kinds on display. Automobiles ranging from hot rods, dragsters, customs, low riders, imports, street machines and muscle cars to fanciful touring, luxury, and sports cars; also exceptional vintage warbirds, stylish classics from the 40’s and 50’s, sport, ultralight and homebuilt aircraft, tricked out trucks, custom motorcycles, military and SWAT vehicles, a special display of vintage police cars, sleek streamliners, modelT fire engines, antique engines and tractors from Roots of Motive Power and Early Days Gas Engine & Tractor Society, antique and classic boats, restored antique railway artifacts and machinery, thrilling helicopter and warbird rides, custom bicycles, kinetic art, rolling sculptures, extreme toys, mega-modified machines, next-generation and advanced “green” technology vehicles, a special display of nostalgia dragsters to honor the former Half Moon Bay Drag Strip, military vehicle rides, wild and crazy uni-motorcycle drag races, and Bob Senz’ Big Cacklefest – a mass synchronized firing-up of the engines (10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m.). In addition to the magnificent machines, the lineup includes superthrilling bungee jumping, waterballerz, a 24-foot climbing wall and tons of kid’s amusements in the Super Duper Funzone, fabulous food and drink with craft beer, premium wine and custom cocktails, and stellar live music all day headlined by Tony Lindsay & Soul Soldiers, Andrew Duncanson with Kid Andersen and the Greaseland All-Stars, and M’sippi Slide – all to benefit the Coastside Adult Day Health Center. This year’s show will feature a new, improved event layout bringing all the attractions closer together and making it a more walkable, unified show with separate entrances for spectator parking (access from Capistrano Road at the south end of the airport) vs. display vehicles, vendors, sponsors and volunteers (access from the airport main entrance on Highway 1). Register Your Machine To show a car, truck, motorcycle, aircraft or other machine, the pre-registration fee is $40 ($50 for entries postmarked after April 15) and includes a custom dash plaque and admission for the registrant plus one passenger (must be together in the registered vehicle). Register online at https://dreammachine s.miramarevents.com/ . Spectator Admission Spectator admission is $25 in advance ($30 at the gate) for adults (age 18-64), $15 in advance ($20 at the gate) for ages 11-17 and 65+, Free for kids age 10 and under (with paying adult). Purchase spectator tickets at https:// dreammachines.miramarevents.com/ . It all takes place at Half Moon Bay Airport, at 9850 N. Cabrillo Highway, located on Highway 1, about 20 miles south of San Francisco and 5 miles north of Highway 92. The show benefits the CoastsideAdult Day Health Center. Thanks in part to fundraising support from Dream Machines, the beautiful and newly modernized Coastside Adult Community Center opened in 2014. Drop by their facility at 925 Main Street in Half Moon Bay. For information, visit https://dream machines.miramarevents.com/ . Register your vehicle and purchase tickets on-line at https://dreammachines.miramarevents .com/ . “THE COOLEST SHOW ON EARTH” MARKS BIG 30TH YEAR COMEBACK ON SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2023 The Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show is Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Half Moon Bay (CA) Airport. (Courtesy Miramar Events) This year’s Clear Lake Aviation Gathering, slated for April 22-23, 2023 at Lampson Field and Clear Lake, Lakeport, Calif., features seminars highlighting the bright opportunities for young people in aviation. The conference is hosted by the Clear Lake Flying Club, which is launching its youth aviation program and supports seaplane operations at Clear Lake. Dr. Stephen Bateman, the director of the AOPA’s Flying Club’s Initiative, opens the conference with presentations about the effectiveness of flying clubs for pilots to enrich their flying experiences, and an overview of the AOPA high school aviation initiative which provides high schools with a no cost, high quality, four-year aviation curriculum. Herb Lingl, Clear Lake Flying Club’s education director, discusses the flying club’s youth program, its aviation training scholarship, its program enabling young people to work on aircraft and obtain flying experience and the club’s efforts to support adoption of the AOPA high school curriculum by Lake County high schools. The conference includes extensive seaplane content including seminars on obtaining single and multi-engine seaplane ratings, seaplane specific emergency procedures, the history of seaplane operations on Clear Lake, details about a recent installation of Wipaire amphibious floats on a Super Cub, the flight plan for a trip from California to Alaska on straight floats and a presentation by Missy Lee, the owner of Alaska Floats and Skis in Talkeetna, Alaska about flying skis and floats in Alaska. Instruction will be available during the conference in several seaplanes. Three of the seminars qualify for FAA “Wings” credit. Paul Kosheka, the FAASTeam Program manager for the Sacramento FSDO will be providing an overview of the Wings Pilot Proficiency Program. With participation in the seminars and enough seaplane training at the conference, pilots can avoid the need to obtain their next biannual flight review. A raffle, silent auction and sale of aerial photography prints on display are helping raise funds for the Clear Lake Flying Club Youth Aviation Scholarship. The first day of the conference finishes with a tasting of some of Lake County’s finest wines, a catered hangar dinner and announcement of the winners of the raffle, silent auction and photo competition. Sunday, April 23 features a seaplane fly out from Clear Lake to Lake CLEAR LAKE AVIATION GATHERING HIGHLIGHTS AVIATION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND SEAPLANE FLYING This year’s Clear Lake Aviation Gathering is slated for April 22-23, 2023 at Lampson Field and Clear Lake, Lakeport, Calif., (Courtesy Clear Lake Flying Club) Continued on Page 46

46 In Flight USA Celebrating 39Years April 2023 One of the truly great things about being an aviation buff is the number of “Goodies and Gadgets” available to play OODIES with. Here In Flight USA has collected a few new ones worthy of your consideration. AND Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. has been the supplier that aircraft builders, owners, pilots, and aviation businesses have depended on since 1965. They carry a wide selection of aircraft parts, building materials, avionics, and pilot supplies, all of which are offered on their website (www.aircraftspruce.com) and in the famous Aircraft Spruce catalog, now over 1,000-pages available for download or for free in print. You can depend on Aircraft Spruce for prompt shipping and competitive pricing on all orders. ADGETS Berryessa guided by Terry Hayes, a seaplane CFI with Foothill Aviation and a charter pilot with Backcountry Flying Experience. The conference program is available at:https://www.clearlakeflyingclub.com/ Clear-Lake-Aviation-Gathering-2023- Program.pdf Registration is at https://www.event brite.com/e/clear-lake-aviation-gathering-tickets-552500001377 The invitation to submit photographs for inclusion in the curated photography exhibit which opens at the conference and is entitled Aerial Visions of Seaplanes, From Seaplanes and Over Water is at https://airportmuse.com/ Clear-Lake-Aviation-GatheringExhibition-Invitation.pdf The Clear Lake Flying Club was established in 2019 to provide aviation training to young people in Lake County and to support seaplane operations at Clear Lake. Additional information about the flying club is available at: https://www.clearlakeflyingclub.com/. Clear Lake Aviation Gathering Continued from Page 45 Aircraft Spruce, with their extensive pilot-supply inventory, has something for every pilot thinking about flying safely and when to not fly during some of Spring’s wild weather. Spring is the perfect time to beef up on safety measures and aviation equipment from home or hangar. The Aircraft Spruce team has answers for every aviation need and want. Visit their website, stocked full of more than 100,000 items at www.aircraftspruce.com. Also, check out their online user-friendly catalog or ask for a print version. This month Bose headsets are featured and Whelen is offering a rebate to upgrade to the Parmetheus G3 series. Bose A30 ANR Aviation Headset With Bluetooth The Bose A30 Aviation Headset is best utilized where noise is pervasive, comfort is required and communication is critical. It’s the most comfortable, full-featured around-ear aviation headset Bose has ever created, and it’s the first-ever around-ear aviation headset with three modes of user selectable active noise cancellation. Each feature of the A30 was inspired by decades of Bose research and development and engineered to perform in high-intensity flight environments. Plus, its lightweight, comfortable design is FAA TSO and EASA E/TSO-C139a certified, proving its durability in tough conditions. At Aircraft Spruce, select from the Dual GA, 6 Pin Lemo, U-174 Heli or the 5 Pin XLR. Each unit sells for $1,249. Whelen Parmetheus G3 Par 36 Landing & Taxi Light FAAPMA and Rebate Offer The Parmetheus G3 is the latest addition to the Parmetheus product family. Keeping the tradition of industry leading performance and value, the new G3 Series is 2.5 times brighter than the Parmetheus Plus all while maintaining the same form, fit and functionality of a drop-in LED replacement for legacy landing lights. No need to specify voltage as the G3 operates from 14-28 volts. This month, through April 30, 2023, there is a rebate program in place allowing Parmetheus users to upgrade their LED PAR-36 or PAR-46 Landing/Taxi light to the Parmetheus G3 series. Trade in your current PAR-36 or PAR-46 landing or taxi light to the WAT Parmetheus G3 series and get a cash rebate. Call Aircraft Spruce toll free at 1-877-477- 7823 for details. The Whelen G3 landing light and the taxi light each sells for $305.50. Levil BOM Without Ads-B Low Speed Turbine 60-100 Kts. The BOM Broadcasting Outer Module is a wireless aerodynamic pod that mounts underneath the wing of an aircraft. The BOM measures angle of attack, indicated airspeed, WAAS GPS, AHRS, and data recording. It provides an affordable solution with the peace of mind to safely overcome any instrument malfunction or related emergency. It’s also an affordable way to modernize a vintage aircraft without using a single wire. Compatible with iOS and Android platforms (iPad and strut mount not included). Features include: • Angle of Attack (AOA) • Heated Pitot Static for indicated airspeed • WAAS GPS • High-performance AHRS and solidstate technology • Self-powered and self-charging system • Wireless Platform offering iOS/Android compatibility • Automatically power on/off with the vibration of the engine • Small and lightweight • Records flight date with SD card The Levil BOM sells for $1,836. Mobil Aviation Jet Oil II If you believe that one synthetic jet engine oil is the same as another, we have good news to share. They are not. Mobil Jet Oil II is a oneof-a-kind performer. No Standard Type II commercial aviation oil helps control jet engine deposits better than our products. Mobil Jet Oil II helps keep oil systems clean. That can mean less maintenance more flying and greater revenue. Mobil Jet Oil II has a history of helping to keep aircraft where they belong – in the air generating revenue. Let us show you what the world’s most reliable lubricant for gas turbine engines can do for your fleet. Today, about 160 major airline use Mobil Jet Oil II in more than 11,000 gas turbine engines. Plus it can be less maintenance, more flying and greater revenue. A single quart sells for $23.50; a case of 24 sells for $487 and a 55-gallon drum sells for $4,621. LPS MAX Instant Super Degreaser 2.0 – 20 oz. Aerosol LPS MAX Instant Super Degreaser 2.0 has been improved to lower global warming potential. The industrial-strength degreaser for precision cleaning applications is formulated with worker safety in mind, containing no brominated solvents, trichloroethylene, or perchloroethylene. Fast-evaporating and residue-free, no rinsing or wiping is needed to keep projects moving. Some applications include air compressors, bearings, cables, chains, forklifts, gears, heavy equipment and power tools. Features include: • Industrial formula for precision cleaning • New Formula with 19 percent lower global warming potential • Fast evaporating for quick work • Does not contain harsh brominated solvents • Non-flammable • Leaves no residue • Locking flip straw actuator • Nozzle provides targeted or broad stroke application • Embossed can for improved hand grip A single can (20 ounces) sells for $70.90 and a case of 12 sells for $851. Leading Edge Avionics – Aircraft Spruce Affiliate Avionics Shop Leading Edge Avionics offers a wide range of avionics services and solutions to meet the needs of all aircraft owners and operators. Whether you need a complete glass panel upgrade, cabin management system installation, aircraft connectivity solution, autopilot upgrade, BETTER TO HEAR YOU, BETTER TO SEE YOU: HEADSETS, LIGHTING AND LOTS MORE Continued on Page 47

April 2023 www.inflightusa.com 47 American Aircraft Sales Co. 70 YEARS IN BUSINESS–NEW LOCATION Robert Coutches Cell - (510) 783-2711 • (925) 449-5151 550 Airway Blvd. • Livermore, CA 94551• Livermore Airport (KLVK) 2016 Cessna Skylane 182T 1180 TTSN, Garmin G1000 NXI, GFC 700 A/P, like new! 1978 Cessna 182Q Skylane Garmin IFR 1015 SMOH 5500 TTSN ..............................................................Make Offer www.americanaircraft.net www.americanaircraft.net 2001 Cessna Skylane 182T 2600 TTSN 600 SMOH Hangar kept since new and shows like new..............$319,950 1969 Piper Comanche 260C 260C Garmin IFR with S-TEC 55 A/P 1184 SMOH 5800 TTSN...............................$149,950 1966 Cessna 150 900 SMOH 4000 TTSN.......................$29,950 AIRCRAFT WANTED! 1966 Piper Cherokee 140 1055 SFRMAN 6000 TTSN IFR many updates ...............................................$59,950 SOLD 1977 Cessna Skyhawk 172N 4000 TTSN, 1700 SMOH, looks like new! ................................................................$119,950 1976 Grumman Tiger 7 SMOH, Garmin 430W, pristine condition ....................................................$119,950 1974 Cessna 150 L 4900 TTSN 117 on new cylinders.............$34,950 1955 Beechcraft T-34B Mentor 60 HRS Since Restoration..........$295,000 1978 Piper Archer II 181 Garmin 650 GPS and GTX 435 IFR with A/P 1600 SFRMAN.....................$119,950 1980 Piper Archer II 181 Immaculate and very well maintained, 4500 TTSN 1400 SFRMAN .....................$110,000 or avionics repairs, the team at Leading Edge Avionics has the expertise and experience to deliver a superior customer experience. Contact them directly regarding their services and to make an appointment: telephone 855-955-6151 or visit their website at leavionics.com. Leading Edge Avionics has service locations through Southern California. Aircraft Spruce at Airshows While Aircraft Spruce has locations throughout the country, visit them at their booths at airshows throughout the season. Coming up, Aircraft Spruce will be at the following events: • AEA International Convention & Trade Show, April 24-27, in Orlando, Florida (Booth 729) • Great Alaska Aviation Gathering, May 6-7, in Palmer, Alaska (Booth 174) • EAA AirVenture, July 24-30, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin (Hangar A, Booths 1022-1029) • AOPA Aviation Showcase, Sept. 8-9, in Frederick, Maryland (Booth 36) Continued from Page 46 Goodies and Gadgets Due to expansion of aircraft parking at the south end of Wittman Regional Airport, the ultralight/homebuilt rotorcraft flight pattern for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh has been slightly altered for 2023. The changes will create a more standard pattern for those using the Fun Fly Zone airstrip, home for ultralights, homebuilt rotorcraft, light planes, balloons, and the Twilight Flight Fest. The new pattern will maintain its parallel course with County Highway N, but will then make a northeast turn toward the airport and Wittman Road. That replaces the hard north turn followed by an east turn prior to reaching Wittman Road. The remainder of the pattern will remain the same. The change was made to create an additional safety margin, as expanded South 40 aircraft parking has been established in a previously unoccupied area in the southwest sector of the airport. More information on this ultralight pattern change will be part of this year’s FAANOTICE toAir Missions (NOTAM) for AirVenture that will be released later this spring. EAA will also be supplying other pilot resources for full understanding of the new pattern in advance of AirVenture 2023, including a webinar to be held in June. Learn more about EAA AirVenture at eaa.org. ULTRALIGHT/HOMEBUILT ROTORCRAFT PATTERN ALTERED SLIGHTLY FOR AIRVENTURE 2023 The ultralight/homebuilt rotorcraft flight pattern for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh has been slightly altered for 2023. (Courtesy EAA AirVenture)

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April 2023 www.inflightusa.com 49 Story By Mike Heilman and Ed Wells United States Navy aircraft carrier U.S.S. Carl Vinson (CVN 70) also known as “America’s Favorite Aircraft Carrier” began its initial work-up phase for deployment later in 2023. The U.S.S. Vinson, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, was commissioned in March of 1982 and is the third Nimitz-class built. The Vinson is named after long time former Georgia Congressman Carl Vinson, the Congressman who is considered the father of the two-ocean Navy. The Vinson is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group One (CS1). The strike group includes the cruiser U.S.S. Princeton (CG 59) and four ArleighBurke class guided-missile destroyers of Destroyers of Squadron (DESRON) One. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) Two is embarked on the Vinson with nine flying squadrons and around 70 aircraft. The San Diego-based carrier began a six-week training cycle to get the carrier, its airwing and other ships in the strike group back into deployment-ready status, according to Captain P. Scott Miller, Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Vinson. “We are starting the work ups, the ships are coming out of maintenance period, the airwing has stood down a little bit, not quite like the ship does. We have been upgraded and ready to get back together as one big fighting team.” Captain Miller stated, “This is our first underway where we integrate our strike groups. It is still somewhat of a basic training for the ship and the airwing.As we go through the underway period, we get more advanced in our training. The workup starts with carrier qualifications because the airwings have not been flying off the ship. The airwing for the first three to four days will be doing carrier qualifications, and then we will move into standardat-sea operations.” There have been a lot of changes since the last U.S.S. Vinson deployment and Captain Miller explains the challenges that the ship faces: “So, we got back from deployment a year and a month ago. We now have a lot of turn over with personnel, so we are in the phrase of crawl, walk, run. We are trying to crawl, but we will advance quickly into the walk phase. You can see all these folks that we have here are observing flight operations for the first time, so those are our blue T trainees, and if you look down at the flight deck, it is the same way. We are building sailor proficiencies, earning additional qualifications so that we can operate as a whole strike group. That takes place all the way through the entire work-up cycle.” The U.S.S. Carl Vinson is part of Carrier Strike Group One that is a team of ships that support the Navy’s maritime mission around the world. “It is a basic model, not as advanced as it will eventually get in the later phases of our training. It is the carrier and the airwing integrating together and then a little bit of the strike group that is embarked. Then we will continue to evolve with the destroyer squadron and cruiser, and then we will put the entire strike group together in the most elemental composition we have in this phase,” explains Captain Miller. The Navy’s newest fifth generation fighter, the F-35C Lightning II, is making its second deployment aboard the U.S.S. Vinson when the carrier sets sail later in 2023. Captain Miller explains that adding the newest fighter to flight deck has been seamless. “We continue to evolve as the F35 came on. The people who build in the systems of the ship started thinking years ago how they were going to integrate power, parts, people, and all those kinds of things that go together. When we deployed two years ago, it was a seamless integration of a new airplane in my perspective. We had all the things we needed to operate for seven months at sea, and it was seamless.” VFA-97 “Warhawks” is the F-35C squadron assigned the Carrier War Wing Two that will embark on the Vinson. VFA-97 begin the transition from the F/A-18E Super Hornets to the F-35C in February 2021. The 2023 deployment on Vinson will be the first time the squadron has deployed down range in the F-35C. The “Warhawks” were the first squadron to arrive to the ship during the six-week cycle and immediately began getting the pilots carrier qualified. This is the first of a series of exercises the Vinson and the strike group will go through before they deploy later in 2023. The battle group and airwing must be combat-ready and capable before the they can deploy. Captain Miller explains, “The aircraft carrier is the most flexible, capable, and maneuverable war fighting unit. With our power plant, and our ability to move down range quickly, it remains one of the most defendable airfields in the world.” Captain Miller added, “One of the neat things about this aircraft carrier is that it just turned 41 years old. Yet, when we deploy later this year, we will deploy as the most lethal aircraft carrier that has ever deployed. It’s crazy to think that a ship that was designed probably 50 years ago is going down range as the most lethal and capable aircraft carrier.” The U.S.S. Carl Vinson, “America’s Favorite Carrier,” continues to get better with age and can project the Navy’s maritime strategy anywhere in the world, just as its namesake, Congressman Carl Vinson, had envisioned. AIRCRAFT CARRIER U.S.S. CARL VINSON WORKING-UP FOR DEPLOYMENT IN 2023 “America’s Favorite Carrier” Continues To Get Better With Age The U.S.S. Carl Vinson (CVN70) is conducting a six-week workup with its air wing and carrier strike group to be battle ready when the carrier deploys in late 2023. An F-35C “Lightning II” Catches the number three arresting wire aboard the U.S Navy aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Carl Vinson, during the carrier’s six-week training cycle. An F-35C “Lightning II” from squadron VFA-97 on the deck of the U.S.S. Vinson at sunrise. Three F-35C “Lightning II” from Navy Squadron VFA-97 fly information to begin their six-week training cycle.. Left: F-35C “Lightning II” from squadron VFA-97 “Warhawks” on the flight deck of the U.S.S. Vinson during the squadron’s six-week deployment. Photos by Mike Heilman An SH-60S helicopter from Squadron HSC-4 “Black Knights” is off loading a skid of suppliers aboard the U.S.S. Vinson.

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