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1 Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
8 Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. QUOTES ON: 10 YEAR WARRANTY
8—9 Q Palm Springs, CA: Commemorative Series - “Amelia,” 1 p.m., Palm Cherokee Tanks
15 Springs Air Museum, (760) 778-6262. Fuel Cells & Metal Tanks
16 Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Repair, overhauled & new
Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, [email protected]. Technical Information or
Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Flabob Free Fuel Grade Decals
Airport, (951) 683-2309, flabob.org.
Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery-
Gibbs Field, (619) 301-2530.
FEBRUARY
5 Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
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18 Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Premium Stainless Steel
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18 —20 Q Palm Springs, CA: Annual Gala with Master of Ceremonies Joe for your
19 Mantegna, 5:30 p.m., black tie, $25/person, plus sponsorships. Contact Cessna 177 through 210
20 Heather, (760) 482-1832 or [email protected].
26 Q Buckeye, AZ: Buckeye Air Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Buckeye Municipal [email protected]
27 Airport, (623) 349-6000, buckeyeaz.gov.
Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Flabob US: 1-800-843-8033 Keeping aircraft in the air since 1952
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Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery- INTL: 1-204-668-3234
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Q Georgetown, TX: Car & Vintage Plane Show, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.,
Georgetown Municipal Airport, eventbrite.com.
Q Laredo, TX: Stars & Stripes Air Show Spectacular, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Laredo Int’l. Airport, (956) 722-0589, wbcaairshow.com.

5 Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., FLY HIGH MHSince
6 Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. 1985
7 — 10 Q Oakland, CA: Open Cockpit Day, Oakland Aviation Museum, (510) with
12 638-7100, oaklandaviationmuseum.org. Aviation Oxygen Systems
12 — 13 Q Dallas, TX: HAI Heli-Expo, 703-683-4646, heliexpo.com. Mountain
19 Q El Centro, CA: NAF El Centro Air Show. Details to come. High MOUNTAIN HIGH
Q Yuma, AZ: MCAS Yuma Air Show. CANCELED Made in the USA Equipment & Supply Company
19 — 20 Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2
20 p.m., Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, [email protected]. GA and Rotorcraft Pilots use MH Oxygen Systems with Pulse-DemandTM
26 — 27 Q Burnet, TX: Bluebonnet Air Show, gates 9 a.m., Burnet Municipal
Airport, (512) 756-2226, bluebonnetairshow.com. sss Makes flying at the higher altitudes safe and comfortable sss
APRIL Q Gainesville, FL: Gator Fly-In & Armed Services Appreciation Day, 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m., Gainesville Regional Airport, (352) 335-4681. Portable Pulse-DemandTM Systems
Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Flabob
Airport, (951) 683-2309, flabob.org. MH XCP
Q Petaluma, CA: Petaluma Display Days, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Petaluma 1-4 Place
Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404.
Q Belle Chasse, LA: NAS JRB New Orleans Air Show, neworleansairshow.com. Cross-Country
Q Phoenix, AZ: Luke Days Air & Space Expo, Luke AFB, (623) 856- 0ILOT
6011, luke.af.mil. System
Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery-
Gibbs Field, (619) 301-2530.
Q Tampa, FL: Tampa Bay AirFest, MacDill AFB, (813) 828-2217,
tampabayairfest.com.
Q Columbus, MS: Wings Over Columbus AFB. Details TBA.

2 Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., EZ BreatheTM
2—3 Frazier Lake Airpark, (408) 835-1694, frazierlake.com. Cannulas
Q Kingsville, TX: Wings over South Texas, NAS Kingsville,
5 — 10 wingsoversouthtexas.com.

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16 shawairexpo.com. www.MHoxygen.com s [email protected]
Q Lakeland, FL: Sun ’n Fun Int’l. Fly-In & Expo, Lakeland Linder
17 Regional Airport, (863) 644-2431, flysnf.org.
Q Charleston, SC: Air & Space Expo, JB Charleston, jbcharleston.com.
Q Hollister, CA: Antique Aircraft Display & Open House, 10 a.m. to 2
p.m., Hollister Municipal Airport, (408) 804-3591, [email protected].
Q Riverside, CA: Aircraft Display Day Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Flabob
Airport, (951) 683-2309, flabob.org.
Q Petaluma, CA: Petaluma Display Days, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Petaluma
Municipal Airport, (707) 778-4404.
Q San Diego, CA: Historic Aircraft Display, noon to 2 p.m., Montgomery-
Gibbs Field, (619) 301-2530.

4 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years January 2022

FEATURE STORY

WITH 2022’S ARRIVAL, U.S. AIR FORCE GEARS UP
TO COMMEMORATE ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY

By Secretary of the Air Force A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, The U.S. Air Force Total Force Band rently serves as the service’s highest
Public Affairs Mo., flies over the 108th Rose Bowl in takes a photo with Air Force Chief of ranking military officer.
Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 1, 2022. America’s Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., (front row cen-
It’s never too early to start celebrating Air Force participated in America’s New ter), before the Tournament of Roses “Ever since the Air Force became a
a major milestone, which explains Year Celebration including the Tournament Parade and Rose Bowl Dec. 31, 2021, in separate military service, empowered
why the U.S. Air Force and of Roses Parade to kickoff 2022 and the Pasadena, Calif.. America’s Air Force Airmen have pushed the boundaries of
Department of the Air Force kicked off yearlong celebration of the 75th anniver- participated in America’s New Year technology and innovation that have
the year with a bang Jan. 1 by highlight- sary of the Department of the Air Force. Celebration to kickoff 2022 and the year- allowed the service to excel and keep
ing the start of their 75th year at the (U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Dylan Nuckolls) long celebration of the 75th anniversary pace with the rapid changes and the
Tournament of Roses Parade and the of the Department of the Air Force. demands placed upon us,” Brown said.
Rose Bowl. generation of patriotism and aviation. “Our commemoration of this important
Joining the B-2 this year to kick off (U.S. Air Force/Nicholas Pilch) anniversary provides a chance to reflect
Seventy-five years after the Air on the amazing accomplishments of our
Force’s birth on Sept. 18, 1947, the spirit the celebration was an Air Force Total The Airmen taking part in the start of service and those who have served
of innovation that has driven the service Force Band, comprised of 75 Airmen- the year celebration highlighted one of among its ranks since 1947, while also
was on display when a B-2 Spirit from Musicians from 14 units. Fittingly, the the service’s greatest strengths: the nearly celebrating the boundless future that lies
the 509th Bomb Wing, located at band marched in the 75th spot in the 700,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve and ahead.”
Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Tournament of Roses parade lineup. civilian Airmen who remain the heart and
roared over the Tournament of Roses soul of the service, said Air Force Chief Brown added, “As the Air Force
Parade and one of the most prestigious of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., who cur- approaches its 75th anniversary, we have
college bowl games, the 2022 Rose a responsibility to our nation and our
Bowl, to kick-off the yearlong 75th- international allies and partners. I am
anniversary celebration. confident that our Airmen will continue
to innovate, accelerate and thrive so that
The B-2 has supported the we can execute our mission to Fly, Fight,
Tournament of Roses and Rose Bowl for and Win…Airpower Anytime,
nearly two decades, showcasing one of the Anywhere.”
Air Force’s premier weapon systems over
the skies of Pasadena to inspire a future To honor the past, present and
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FEATURED STORY PHOTO FINISH

U.S. AIR FORCE BOB AND FLO IRWIN
COMMEMORATES
(POSTHUMOUSLY)
75TH
ANNIVERSARY INDUCTED INTO
HOMEBUILDER’S HALL

OF FAME

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NEWS Cover Photo By Anthony Taylor/Warbirdfotos COLUMNS

ATP Flight School Partners with Avelo for Pilots..................................10 Steve Hinton bringing de Havilland FB VI Mosquito PZ474 in for a land- Spirit of Flight: Inspire 2 Inspire Zara and Monterey
EAA: Flight Training Policy Fix:Try Again ..............................................18 ing on Chino Airport's Runway 26R. On Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, Planes By Denise DeGregoire ................................................16
F-15C Eagle Weapons School Ends at Nellis AFB of Fame Air Museum hosted their "Hangar Talk Event" featuring this
Mosquito, belonging to the Charles Somers Warbird Collection of Flying With Faber: New Hotel Discoveries for Winter
By Christie Vanover, 57th Wing ..............................................................19 Sacramento, California. Over 1,000 guests were in attendance to witness By Stuart J. Faber ........................................................29
Civil Air Patrol Celebrates 80th Year........................................................21 the extremely rare warbird take to the skies over Chino, California.
Ohio Air & Space Hall of Fame Receives $25,000 Grant......................22 SafeLandings: Instructor Insights ................................37
Garmin Certifies GFC600 Digital Autopilot in P210N............................25 Editorial: Check Your Meds
FAA Investigates Santa Clara Count Airport Issues ............................28 By Ed Downs ..................................................................6 Homebuilder’s Workshop: End of 2021
Daher’s Kodiak Makes 300 Deliveries and Going Strong ....................30 By Ed Wischmeyer ......................................................38
GAMA Announces 2022 Executive Leadership ....................................39 Editorial: Safe Skies: Giving of Our Time
Tecnam P2010 TDI Achieves FAA Certification ....................................40 By Mark Baker, AOPA ......................................................8 Goodies & Gadgets: Aircraft Spruce Is Your One-Stop
Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden Wins Wright Brothers Trophy......................42 Shop for Pilots ..........................................................46
OSHA Modifies Implementation of Covid-19 Standards ......................43 A Look Back at AOPA’s Advocacy Accomplishments
Brian Hough Joins King Schools as Sr. VP............................................44 By Amelia Walsh, AOPA ................................................11 DEPARTMENTS
Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum Refresh ..............................................45
Tecnam Expands U.S. Presence ..............................................................47 Why Mojave? Calendar of Events ..........................................................3
By Diane J. Barney ........................................................13
Classifieds ......................................................................48
Louisiana Wildlife Tracking
By Matt Odenbrett ........................................................24 Index of Advertisers ......................................................50

AOPA Poll Results: Nine Aviation Resolutions
for 2022
By Cayla McLeod ..........................................................27

6 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years January 2022

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CHECK YOUR MEDS

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San Carlos Airport • 620 Airport Way • San Carlos, California 94070 could dodge the law by saying nothing or nearby FAA Aerospace Medical Certi-
if I needed to self-ground myself and go fication Division, located at the huge
www.airplanesusa.com to the FAA for a one-time medical FAA facility adjacent to Oklahoma City
authorization that would allow me to International Airport. In the December
keep flying as a PIC/CFI. editorial, I promised to keep readers
informed as to how this process worked
FAR Part 67, Medical Standards and and the end results, good or bad.
Certification is the place to look when it
comes to medical concerns. First, Second Now, on to the present! First, this old
and Third class medical standards are pilot is doing well. My In Flight USA
clearly defined, as are provisions for duties, ground school classes, private
exemptions and special issuance of med- tutoring, ZOOM classes, and ranch
ical certificates. The FAA has a great deal chores are almost back to normal. Yes, I
of discretionary authority if one knows do have pain at the surgical site and get a
how to tap into it. Of particular note is the bit tired more quickly, but feel great! Of
subject of “General Medical Condition,” course, my ever present and loving wife,
specific for each class of medical. This Sue (Lion at the Gate) is quick to monitor
paragraph clarifies the pilot’s responsibil- vitals and “ground” me if signs of stress
ity to acknowledge and deal with medical appear. Since leaving the care of the
issues that would affect the issuance of a Oklahoma Heart Hospital, I have en-
new medical. In other words, keeping gaged the professionals at the Stillwater
quiet about a known problem and contin- (Oklahoma) Cardiology Clinic (Still-
uing to fly under a currently valid med- water Medical Center) and have a full-
ical certificate is specifically frowned time, dedicated Cardiologist. Actually,
upon, and probably just plain stupid. But care is being given by a specific team
this writer has not been flying and dedicated to my recovery, looking at all
instructing under the authority of a classi- aspects of my general health. A frank talk
cal First, Second or Third class medical with your medical professionals is essen-
certificate, instead choosing to fly under tial for a pilot, letting them know that you
Basic Med. Technically, my Basic Med is are seeking an FAA special medical
still good, so kick the tires and light the issuance. My team immediately respond-
fires, eh? Not so fast. FAR Part 68 kicks ed with full support and is now working
to complete reports needed by the FAA.

Continued on Page 7

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Editorial: Check Your Meds Upon being examined and reevaluated, I
Continued from Page 6 double checked the new meds prescribed to
the Pilot Medical Solutions’ web site the condition listed on a case-by-case me and sure enough, one of them was on
All contact with the FAA is being man- (www.leftseat.com) and visit the Medi- basis. Some medications listed may not the “bad med/maybe” list. I consulted with
aged by Pilot Medical Solutions. Of cations link, Medications approved by be approved for a given individual and my cardiology team and quickly resolved
course, additional tests have been the FAA | Pilot Medical Solutions - medications not listed may also be any issues, all to the good. Glad I checked!
required to track my recovery progress. LeftSeat.com. One might think that there acceptable to the FAA. To assure FAA Another consideration falls into the arena
Unfortunately, some of the final reports is a definitive list of “good meds” and medical eligibility call 800-699-4457 for of vaccinations. While an injected vaccine
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after this editorial is submitted for publi- the Pilot Medical Solutions web site is a Interesting, eh? This writer always (yes, COVID) to 72 hours. Common sense
cation. The February editorial will con- revelation … as follows: thought meds were pretty cut and dry with dictates that one should give any new med
tinue the story… let’s hope, with a suc- the feds, but not so. David Hale, Executive time to “settle in.” Side effects may not be
cessful conclusion! “FAA Accepted Medications Director of Pilot Medical Solutions, makes deadly, but an unexpected “party” with the
Master List | Updated 10/15/21* it very clear that it is the overall condition “Mississippi quick step” on a 5-hour, over-
But what about the title of this of a medical issue being assessed and past water flight will be a memorable adven-
month’s editorial, “Check your Meds.” The following list of FAA-accepted medication history that can be a deciding ture… so I am told.
Part of the most recent examinations by medications is the most accurate and factor. While rare, a “bad med” may be
my cardiologist have been to determine complete information available to our acceptable if there is a long history of suc- But what about over the counter
which meds are needed during recovery staff on the listed date. This “master list” cessful use, with limited or non-existent meds, or one of the hundreds of highly
and for future health. Obviously, the was developed by Pilot Medical side effects. Such acceptance of a “bad promoted prescription meds that have
meds prescribed for immediate post-sur- Solutions through our ongoing communi- med” is seldom seen however, as this could nothing to do with flying? Should you be
gical recovery can be quite different that cation with the FAA. The FAA does not lead to the appearance of inconsistency in worried? A look into the average medicine
those needed later, with continuing publish or certify an official list of the application of FAA policies. Con-
adjustments probable. Given a new set of approved drugs. This list may contain versely, a “good med” might raise ques- Continued on Page 14
meds to take, this writer decided to visit errors and omissions. Acceptable med- tions if there is little experience with its use.
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8 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years January 2022

GIVING OF OUR TIME

Wishing a Happy Birthday to the Airport Support Network
more than $167 billion. The GA world is facing unprecedent- Thank you, Jim, and the rest of our ASN
By Mark Baker This spirit of sharing is evident in ed threats across the country. Local air- volunteers who truly pay it forward.
ports in California, Florida, and New York
AOPA President and CEO general aviation. Countless men and – just to name a few – are in the If you’re intrigued about our Airport
women give of their time every day to crosshairs of those who would wish to do Support Network, let me further break
Most of us were introduced to bring more people into our fold, spread GA harm. If you fly there, or in many other down what our volunteers do on a daily
this wonderful thing called the gospel of aviation, and protect our places across America, you probably have basis:
flying by someone who went freedom to fly. felt the evil eye of these naysayers.
out of their way to take us on an airplane • Attend airport meetings, report any
ride, share their wonderful passion, and This is a special year for AOPA But our ASN volunteers do what potential problems, and help open com-
ignite a spark in us. It was someone who when it comes to volunteers. 2022 marks they do not in the name of battle, but in munications channels
wasn’t forced to do so, wasn’t paid to do the 25th anniversary of our AOPAAirport the spirit of engagement. They reach out
so, and asked for nothing in return. All in Support Network. Under the leadership to educate decision makers and embrace • Serve as an early warning for ques-
the spirit of paying it forward in the hope of Vice President for Airports and State the local community. Yes, things can get tionable operational restrictions
that, someday, we would do the same. Advocacy Mike Ginter and his talented a bit testy on the local level, but our ASN
Which many of us have. group of regional managers, the ASN volunteers put forward a face of coopera- • Promote AOPA events and seminars
program and its web of volunteers serve tion and camaraderie. We know that, to the local pilot community
This is the true definition of a volun- as our early warning system for airport quite often, someone who doesn’t appre-
teer – someone who on their own time issues in all regions and states. ciate general aviation simply doesn’t • Help enhance and promote the local
and dime goes out of their way to bright- know what we’re all about, and the con- airport to local officials and the community
en the day of someone else and make a We entered 2022 with more than tributions we make. Education is key and
positive impact on a community. 2,000 volunteers and I cannot thank them job number one. Since the Airport Support Network
enough. They are truly our first-line was founded in 1997, volunteers have
Americans are very giving of their defense against those who do not under- Our ASN program has a rich history helped AOPA save numerous airports.
time. According to a 2018 study by the stand or appreciate the value of our more and we have volunteers who have been With your help, we can log many more
Corporation for National and than 5,000 public-use local airports – with us since day one. I’d like to give a ASN success stories and help prevent air-
Community Service, nearly 80 million of they engage locally to promote and pro- shout-out to one of our very first volunteers port closures in the United States. If you
us volunteered some of our time in the tect their airports. Our ASN volunteers appointed, who is still serving today. For 25 combine a spirit of volunteerism and a
preceding year (totaling about 6 billion know very well that GA in this nation years, Jim Gates has engaged locally to passion for general aviation, we would
hours). Let me put that number into supports our economy to the tune of $247 educate city council members and protect love to hear from you. Become part of the
another context: The annual workplace billion per year and provides for more Zamperini Field in Torrance, California. AOPA Airport Support Network in your
value of Americans’ volunteer time was than 1.2 million jobs. local community. Go to aopa.org and find
the Airport Support Network under
“Advocacy,” or call 800-USA-
AOPA.Blue skies!

AOPA’S MOST READ STORIES

Close Calls, Bureaucratic Nightmare Most-Read 2021 Stories

By Jim Moore, AOPA The STOL aircraft 'Scrappy' designed and built by Mike Patey draws a crowd in front hope raised in the U.S. House of
of the Garmin display during EAA AirVenture July 28. (David Tulis/Courtesy AOPA) Representatives in September that prom-
Pilots love to learn from the mis- ised relief and a reversal of the disruptive
takes of other pilots, so it was not the FAA over the years despite working court, the agency also innovated, turning a directive. Sad to say, any celebration on
unusual that our coverage of a for the agency as a designated pilot decades-old tradition of training students that score proved premature, but rest
midair collision became our most popu- examiner, had her pilot certificates in experimental, primary, or limited cate- assured AOPA and other advocates will
lar story of 2021, and worth noting that revoked in April following a 2020 flight gory aircraft without fanfare or fuss into a continue working on this in 2022.
nobody was hurt in that accident. Then, during which she flew under the 239- sticky wicket that quickly became one of
the FAA threw a big wrench in flight foot-tall Jeremiah Morrow Bridge in AOPA’s top advocacy priorities of the We continue to mourn the death of
training as we have known it for decades, southwestern Ohio. year. Our general counsel’s detailed brief- husband, father, friend, and colleague
and threw the book at Martha Lunken for ing on the issue in July was the most-read Mike Collins, who died Feb. 25 after
flying under a highway bridge. The FAA did not limit itself to enforc- of a series of high-profile stories on this spending his final weeks fighting
ing regulations on the books, however. topic, followed closely by the glimmer of COVID-19 in intensive care. Collins was
We noticed quite a spike in reader Faced with an obscure ruling in a federal well-known in the aviation industry, and
engagement in May related to our cover- many pilots shared the loss.
age of a remarkable mishap near Denver
involving a Fairchild Swearingen A popular light sport amphibian
Metroliner that was struck by a Cirrus wound up at the center of a court battle
SR22 while approaching Centennial unrelated to flight training. Intellectual
Airport. Thanks to the Cirrus Airframe property is the central issue that prompt-
Parachute System and a cool-headed ed minority shareholders to file suit
crew aboard the turboprop (managing against Icon Aircraft, alleging that the
what they first thought was an engine California-based aircraft maker’s majori-
failure), there were no injuries in the air ty owners (a holding company based in
or on the ground. China) are setting up illegal transfers of
technology to China.
Another close call had very different
consequences: No aircraft were dam- Another high-profile name in gener-
aged, though a high-profile pilot’s flying al aviation, Van’s Aircraft, is innovating
career suffered when aviation writer once again in Oregon, and we can’t wait
Martha Lunken, an outspoken critic of to see this one: Van’s did not release a

Continued on Page 9

January 2022 www.inflightusa.com 9

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which was integrated into this year’s T-shirt continues to create artwork, which she auc-
design. Commonly referred to as the Viper, tions off to support a nonprofit, and spends
the F-16 is one of the most respected fight- time with her husband and five kids.
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ability and a high thrust-to-weight ratio was WomenVenture celebrating women from all
seen by all EAAAirVenture 2021 attendees facets of aviation during EAA AirVenture
thanks to the performance of the F-16 Oshkosh. This year’s event will celebrate
Viper Demo Team. what it means to be bold in aviation.

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Originally, flying was something she did
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Today she is a pilot for Executive Jet
Management (EJM) flying mainly for the
Ford Motor Company out of Detroit,

AOPA’s Most Read Stories

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mental concern, and government action.
Patey also supplied our favorite
The NTSB report on the 2020 heli- quote of the year:
copter crash that killed nine people
including NBA legend Kobe Bryant was “For all you young aviators, get into
a case study in decisions gone wrong, and aviation. It is so fun, and it’s one giant,
the peril posed by pressing ahead into happy family. It’s a wonderful place and
lowering ceilings. I promise you the first time you get your
aircraft two inches off the ground – it’s
Pilots recovering from COVID-19 going to be fun that time – and 10,000
infection got welcome news in March hours later, too,” Patey said. “Flying is
that the FAA would allow aviation med- unreal. Go do it.”
ical examiners to approve certificate
applications from pilots who had recov- Learn more about AOPA at
www.aopa.org.

10 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years January 2022

EARLY COMMITMENTS FOR
AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2022

AIR SHOWS

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show are established and additional con-
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AUDIO PANELS EAA air show discussions at ICAS cen- on July 25-31 are now available, as well
tered on the commemoration of the U.S. as camping credentials, parking passes,
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AOPA’S Advocacy 2021

A LOOK BACK AT AOPA’S TOP ADVOCACY ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2021

By Amelia Walsh Hundreds of general aviation organiza- would move to terminate its lease of the (Courtesy AOPA)
tions have signed on to support the effort airport property from the U.S. Army
AOPA dubbed Know Before You Go, which led ahead of that agreement’s 2024 end date.
to several FBO chains becoming more The state ordered tenants to vacate the
This year will go down as one of transparent with customers by posting airport long used for flight training, sky-
our nation’s most challenging– fees online. Thanks to AOPA’s airport diving, sightseeing, and glider opera-
both economically and politically advocacy team, 44 airports have updated tions, putting businesses and tourism
as COVID-19 continues and the divide airport diagrams to reflect GA parking,
between parties seems bigger than ever. while 34 percent of chain FBOs have Continued on Page 12
Despite a fractured landscape and more become fully transparent – including
work to be done, AOPA’s advocacy arm Atlantic Aviation, Centric Aviation, P.O. Box 5402 • San Mateo, CA 94402
still secured several key wins in 2021. Wilson Air Center, ACI Jet, Cutter (650) 358-9908 • Fax (650) 358-9254
Aviation, and Meridian.
AOPA’s government affairs team, Founder ..................................................................................................................Ciro Buonocore
made up of regulatory and legislative Saving Dillingham Publisher/Editor................................................................................................Victoria Buonocore
experts, works diligently each day to Managing Editor..........................................................................................Annamarie Buonocore
keep flying safe, fun, and affordable. Our airports advocacy team was also Production Editors ............................................................................Anne Dobbins, Steve Pastis
hard at work protecting several of our Associate Editors .................................... Paul T. Glessner, Nicholas A. Veronico, Sagar Pathak
It’s no surprise that AOPA was nation’s 5,000 public-use airports from Staff Contributors ..............................................S. Mark Rhodes, Larry Nazimek, Joe Gonzales
named a top advocacy association by the threat of closure. While pilots understand Columnists ..................Stuart Faber, Eric McCarthy, Ed Wischmeyer, Marilyn Dash, Ed Downs
respected magazine The Hill for the the value of GA airports as treasured Copy Editing ............................................................................................................Sally Gersbach
eighth year in a row during AOPA infrastructure, not all feel the same, as Advertising Sales Manager ........................................Ed Downs (650) 358-9908, (918) 873-0280
President Mark Baker’s tenure. was the case at Dillingham Airfield on
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HANGARS AOPA’s Advocacy

5 1 Y<eHaDrUsVo RfI M0aDnQuXfIaDcFtWuXrUiLnQgJ E(x[cFeHlOlOeHnQcFHe Continued from Page 11 istrations, to mitigate the economic dam-
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tions can cause.
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built a grassroots campaign that earned AOPA successfully advocated for a
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airport from local residents and lawmak- cut-outs in the Wilmington, Delaware,
‡ 0DLQWHQDQFH +DQJDUV ‡ +DQJDU +RPHV ers. The reprieve from early termination presidential TFR allowing for increased
buys stakeholders time and opportunity GA access while the TFR is active. The
3KRWR E\ %UXFH 6HO\HP to find solutions to existing problems and measure was implemented in April.
sets a foundation for a growing GA com-
&D&OOD O7O 7RRGGDD\ \ munity for years to come. To sum it up, VFR Charts
Dillingham Airfield lives another day!
R & M Steel Co. Dillingham was just one of nine airports AOPA worked closely with the FAA
saved and 200 airport cases that AOPA to change the publication cycle of VFR
8 6 7ROO )UHH 3KRQH ‡ )D[ helped resolve in 2021. charts to every 56 days, coinciding with
2XWVLGH 8 6 the publication dates of other en route,
Squawk 1202 terminal, and supplemental chart prod-
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In November, AOPA’s regulatory change, and noted that based on pilot sur-
VDOHV UPVWHHO#JPDLO FRP affairs team successfully pushed for a veys, approximately 90 percent of pilots
change to the National Beacon Code were primarily using electronic charts.
COME LAND ON THE COLORADO WITH US! Allocation Plan, allowing gliders to use
transponder code 1202 regardless of The alteration, which was implement-
whether they are in contact with air traf- ed in February, allows for changes to be
fic control. AOPA had originally pushed charted more quickly, reduces the number
for the change in March, saying that of permanent notices to air missions, and
while powered VFR aircraft typically fly eliminates the need for chart bulletins.
in straight, predictable paths, gliders
often make abrupt changes in direction These key wins are just a fraction of
and/or altitude. This makes it very impor- the work our government affairs team
tant for ATC to be able to differentiate does on a daily basis. And while we are
gliders from other aircraft. The result is a proud to check these accomplishments
significant improvement to air safety for off the list, there are several key advoca-
glider pilots and other air traffic especial- cy initiatives in the works for 2022.
ly near busy airspace. AOPA anticipates more challenges,
including the ongoing flight training
TFR Relief debacle, protecting radar altimeters from
interference from the 5G C-band rollout
You’d be hard-pressed to find a by the telecommunications industry, the
flight school or aviation business excited rising cost of insurance premiums, and
to learn of a temporary flight restriction the issue on top of everyone’s mind – the
(TFR) surrounding its home airport. rushed decision by two California air-
AOPA has been working with the FAA ports to ban 100LL.
and other agencies to gather information
about how future presidential TFRs Hats off to our advocacy team for
might impact GA operations, part of a ensuring your membership is going a
yearslong effort, spanning many admin- long way in protecting and preserving the
freedom to fly.

Continue to follow AOPA’s advoca-
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planted aerospace engineer in 2015. 6. Courts can be legally required not to favor the woman;
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communicate just how special this place
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unrefueled flight around the world. The which tore away the aircraft’s winglets,
record-breaking aircraft, Voyager, was ground off by the runway at Edwards Sell your airplane fast with an
designed, built, and tested in this patch of AFB just next door. Even after they broke
desert. Its crew, Dick Rutan and Jeana the old record for unrefueled flight – per- In Flight USA Classified Ad
Yeager spent nine days dodging storms formed by a B-52 that had gone 12,000
while fighting exhaustion and hypoxia. some-odd miles – with major compo- Turn to Page 48 for details.
This was an important event in the nents failing around them, they pressed
Mojave community – both Voyager on to fully circle the globe, flying almost
smashing the record years ago but also 25,000 miles. Instead of declaring victo-
the act of remembering it. ry and landing at any point in the last half
of the journey, they continued and
I always enjoy listening to Dick accomplished something not just record
Rutan’s stories, but since he moved away breaking, but also inspiring.
to Idaho last year, I don’t get to overhear
him spontaneously tell outlandish flying Just about everyone in the audience
stories to whomever has an open seat at had heard these stories before or had even
their table at the airport restaurant – a been directly involved. Dick took the
restaurant not-so-coincidentally named time to share the spotlight, highlighting
Voyager. But that day, I and a hundred or Bruce Evans, in attendance, as the crew
so of my closest friends crowded into the chief that made the flight possible. He
Mojave airport’s event center to hear him
Continued on Page 19

14 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years January 2022

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Airmen and Guardians have the
warfighting capabilities they need to stay
ahead of our pacing challenges, while
also ensuring they and their families have
the resources they need to thrive. One
team, one fight!”

Throughout 2022, the Air Force will
celebrate its 75th milestone with various
events around the U.S. and worldwide to
showcase the values, commitment, and
expertise of America’s Total Force
Airmen, past and present. In addition, the
service will spotlight its history, accom-
plishments, and many of the pioneering
Airmen whose innovation, dedication to
mission, and war-fighting spirit helped
established the U.S. Air Force of today.

Innovation fueled by Airmen has

Editorial: Check Your Meds

Continued from Page 7 I frequently advise CFI’s that I recer-
tified in FIRC classes that it is essential to
cabinet today can be scary, with meds “have the talk” with new students regard-
designed to treat everything from toe fun- ing medications (or a drug use history)
gus to hair loss… yep… big pharma is before entering the FAA’s MedXPress to
taking care of you from top to bottom! But fill out the medical certificate application.
read the labels and heed the side effects. While making no claim to being a
Upon stacking a truckload of 80-pound lawyer, it is my understanding that using
hay bales, this writer decided to aid a few FAA MedXPress and acknowledging
creaky muscles with a highly advertised, having read the “Pilots Bill of Rights”
over the counter, pain reliever… until I statement in IACRA means that one has
read the label. There was a very specific, essentially opened his/her medical
“Heart Attack and Stroke,” warning that records to the FAA. Failing to report
included the word “fatal.” Who would medical issues accurately or withholding
have thought! But that warning is not this information is a violation of FAR’s, sub-
old CFI’s first foray into problems caused ject to prosecution. If in doubt, consult
by seemingly innocuous meds. I share the Pilot Medical Solution’s
experiences and thoughts during the many
classes I teach. Continued on Page 18

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SPIRIT OF FLIGHT:

INSPIRE2INSPIRE
By Denise DeGregoire
AVIATION OXYGEN EQUIPMENT 30 minutes. PAO. Grab your camera!” I
WWW.AVIATIONOXYGEN.COM Denise/Zara with InFlight full shot of did just that and hopped into my car trust-
SHARK ing Ana, and not really knowing who
Zara was – not yet anyway! Often you
Update – FlyZolo.com: I have must have faith in the unknown and, like
been following a young pilot, me, drive 25 minutes not knowing if
Zara Rutherford, since the day we you’re going to witness this historic land-
met on the tarmac at the Palo Alto Airport ing or not, and somehow knowing you
(PAO) on Sept. 15, 2021. Zara had just will. I knew I was ready, once again, to
started her journey to fly around the world share stories about people and places that
one month earlier. This 19-year-old inspire me. Especially when it comes to
Belgium-British teenager is flying around navigation, flight, and those who inspire
the world in a SHARK Aero high-per- others. Navigating this and that, from
formance two-seat tandem ultralight air- here to there, while telling stories of those
craft, and she’s doing it solo to, not only faces and lives that inspire me. I enjoy
break the world record for youngest sharing my personal stories while
female pilot to circumnavigate this won- strolling down memory lane, too.
derful globe of ours; but this kind young
woman’s goal is to inspire girls and Memory Lane, Destination
women to dream big, encouraging them to Monterey:
enter STEM, now STREAM related fields
– Science. Technology. Robotics. Engine- Growing up in the San Francisco Bay
ering. Art. Math. Area has been an adventure, to say the
least. On any given day you can hop in
Going all in and doing it well. Zara your car or plane and make your way south
is my newest hero. following the mountain ranges and coast-
line while discovering the many treasures
Zara has had some excitement, fun, and little towns dotted along the way. From
bumps, detours, weather, high winds, and the beauty of San Francisco to the beaches,
a few cold spells along her journey with mountains, and coastal societies that lead
many stops along the way. She recently us down to the Monterey Bay.
crossed the equator and is now in Dubai
– what a cool story she must tell. As of As you make your way between the
year-end 2021 she’s been in route for San Francisco and Monterey bays you will
more than four-and-a-half months – 134 find an array of art, agriculture, microcli-
plus days and counting! Zara was sched- mates, math, science, and faith: A plethora
uled to be home by Thanksgiving 2021, of knowledge and beauty that is sure to
now a 2022 arrival is pending. One thing stimulates the senses as you catch magnif-
that inspires me about Zara and her team icent views, enjoy delectable wines paired
is that they are playing it safe. It’s not a with many foods picked straight from our
race; it’s about taking the right amount of waters and local farms that sit within our
time, enough time to keep Zara healthy collective bay areas. It’s fun to take in the
rather than pushing ahead too quickly. offshore breeze as you fly over or drive the
winding roads and rugged coast through
I can only imagine how many les- the Santa Cruz Mountains towards
sons she has learned, how many minds Monterey.
she has inspired, along with a plethora of
new faces she has met along the way due If you are flying in, touch down at
to unexpected delays. Zara spent almost Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) where
three weeks in a Siberian town that you can pick up a car, get lost, and have a
Siberian’s didn’t even know existed. blast – Monterey is Charlie airspace.

How cool is that? One of my favorite places to stop in
For me, this journey began the day Monterey is Loulou’s Griddle in the
my friend Ana Uribe Ruiz, Co-President Middle, a sweet little café that I discovered
of Women in Aviation, International – SF more than a decade ago. Here you are sure
Bay Area Chapter (WAI-SFBA) and pilot to be greeted with a smile by restaurateur
sent me a text saying, “Zara is landing in Loulou who along with Chef Jonathan are
serving up their award-winning clam
chowder, as well as Loulou’s famous
HubCap Griddle Cake. Enjoy the sights
and sounds with this fabulous team of
“Crazy Waitresses & Good Eats.” Stroll
along the Wharf and take in the sights as
you wait for your table – you may even

Continued on Page 17

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SPIRIT of Flight @PacificCoastDreamMachines

Continued from Page 16 APRIL 24th HALF MOON BAY
10am to 4pm
catch a look at one of one of the bay’s AIRPORT
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may see or hear one the many otters and A group shot from left to right: Loulou, The Coolest show on Earth
sea lions that are taking in the rays below. Tino, Nancy, Jonathan, & Kelsey. world class cars trucks motorcycles boats historic war birds
Trust me, it is worth the short wait. classics helicopter rides military vehicles vintage police cars
(Courtesy Kelsey at Loulous) firetrucks antique engines & tractors live music kids funzone
Loulou’s is a special place that is
filled with amazing food, lovely people, Loulou’s famous HubCap Pancake. craft food & drinks bob senz cacklefest extreme machines
great stories, and special salt and pepper (Courtesy Kelsey at Loulous)
shakers. In the morning, it’s fun to sit and and so much more!
wait as the hubcap-size pancakes are pre- Hotel 1110 Denise/Chris Dining Room to benefit coastside adult day health center miramarevents.com
pared, take in the smell of coffee that by server in reflection.
lingers gently in the air, and listen to the Images and visions of Sagar Pathak
hustle and bustle of activity mixed with Hotel 1110 Reception Mermaid.
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round you. Don’t forget to ask what spe-
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pared for the day. There have been many
times I have rolled right from breakfast to
lunch with a little break for sight-seeing
in between. Loulou’s makes the best
Clam Chowder that I have ever had,
award winning, in fact! Ask for it served
in a sourdough bread bowl.

Loulou’s Griddle in the Middle sits
on the Municipal Wharf No. 2 between
Del Monte State Beach and the Yacht
Club. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the
coast and the Monterey Bay – a must see
on any stop to Monterey.

If you plan on staying in the area,
Hotel 1110 is simply amazing! Stay
Lovely. Hotel 1110 is “A Boutique Hotel
with Personality.” This 17-room, boutique
hotel sits in the heart of Monterey, directly
across from Del Monte Beach and is a
short walk to Loulou’s, and a brisk walk
away from The Aquarium, Downtown,
and The Wharf.” Hospitality and personal
attention by management and staff is
exceptional. The owners, management,
and designers have magically swirled the
textiles, fixtures, and vintage accents
together with the work of local artists and
culinary delights that will give you an
experience of having been whisked off to
Paris. My husband and I stayed at the hotel
for our first Thanksgiving/Honeymoon
and were delighted. This charming hotel is
draped in an abundance of style and per-
sonality and has been a favorite of ours for
more than six years with its delightful
rooms, bed-serenity experience, jet tubs
that are sure to sooth, along with heated
marble floors. Enjoy delectable cuisine in
the most beautiful dining room, and artisan
cocktails on the RoofTop. Hotel 1110
makes every attempt to ensure your stay is
an experience.

Treasures are everywhere. Enjoy
Loulou’s, Hotel 1110 and your stay in
Monterey.

Fly Well, Rule #3

18 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years January 2022

FLIGHT TRAINING POLICY FIX: TRY AGAIN

The hopes for a 2021 congressional House version of the bill and had been ed, experimental, and primary categories toric norms.
fix to the FAA’s flight training policy that introduced in the Senate, would restore to receive flight training in their own air- “It’s disappointing that the bipartisan
has caused confusion and consternation the flight training policy to the interpreta- craft. EAA and other associations worked
among pilots were scuttled last in tion followed by the FAA for decades quickly with the FAA to provide immedi- amendment to the NDAA was left out of
December, when a bipartisan amendment prior to this year. The agency’s change in ate relief, which eventually came as a let- the final bill sent to the White House, as
was cut from the National Defense July 2021 came from FAA legal staff fol- ter of deviation authority (LODA) to pro- it was an excellent opportunity to fix a
Authorization Act (NDAA) sent to the lowing a court’s non-precedent ruling in a vide for such training. EAA maintains matter that the FAA’s leadership even
president for his signature. case involving flight training in warbird that the LODA program should be a tem- admitted was a frustration and not safety
aircraft. The FAA used that ruling to limit porary solution and that flight training in related,” said Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice
According to EAA, the flight train- the ability of aircraft owners in the limit- these aircraft should be restored to his- president of advocacy and safety. “While
ing provision, which was included in the the LODA process is a temporary Band-
Aid, we’re not done with this matter and
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Beechcraft Bonanza A36 285HP 1968 1983 Cessna 210N Centurion 1979 1984 Piper Arrow IV PA 28RT 201 1979 1982 Continued from Page 14
Beechcraft Bonanza C/D 35 1951 1953 Cessna Turbo 182T 2001+ Piper Arrow IV Turbo PA 28RT 201T 1979 1990
Beechcraft Bonanza J/K/M 35 1958 1960 Cessna Turbo 182T/G1000 2006+ Piper Cherokee 140 PA 28 140 1964 1977 “Medications” list and discuss anomalies
Beechcraft Bonanza N/P 35 1961 1963 Cessna Turbo 206H 1998+ Piper Cherokee 150 PA 28 150 1961 1967 with one’s AME prior to filling out any
Beechcraft Bonanza V35 A/B 1966 1982 Cessna Turbo 210M Centurion Piper Cherokee 160 PA 28 160 1961 1967 FAA forms. Do not simply assume a
Cessna 150 1959 1977 Cirrus SR20 Analog Gauges 1977 1978 Piper Cherokee 180 PA 28 180 1963 1973 “good med” on the list will be no prob-
Cessna 152 1978 1986 Cirrus SR20 G1 G2 2000 2003 Piper Dakota PA 28 236 1979 1994 lem or a “bad med” will be a deal break-
Cessna 172 Universal Cirrus SR20 G3 2003 2007 Piper Cherokee Lance PA 32R 300 1976 1978 er. Check with local pro pilots (find an
Cessna 172M Universal Cirrus SR20 Perspective Piper Navajo PA 31 310 B/C 1972 1980 airline pilot if you can) for an AME rec-
Cessna 172N 1973 1976 Cirrus SR22 G1 G2 2007+ Piper Navajo Chieftain PA 31 350 1973 1984 ommendation. You are looking for an
Cessna 172P 1977 1980 Cirrus SR22 G3 2008+ Piper Saratoga SP PA 32R 301 1980 1992 AME who is on your side if problems
Cessna 172R 1981 1986 Cirrus SR22 Perspective 2003 2007 Piper Saratoga SP Turbo PA 32R 301T 1980 1987 arise.
Cessna 172RG 1998 2006 Cirrus SR22 G3 Turbo 2007+ Piper Tomahawk PA 38 112 1978 1982
Cessna 172S 1980 1985 Cirrus SR22 Turbo Perspective 2008+ Piper Warrior 151 PA 28 151 1973 1977 Typically, the FAA does not like pre-
Cessna 172S G1000 1998 2006 Diamond DA20 C1 2007+ Piper Warrior II PA 28 161 1976 1986 scription or “over-the-counter” medica-
Cessna 177RG Diamond Star DA40 2008+ tions which have side effects that can
Cessna 182P 2005+ Piper Archer II PA 28 181 1998+ MANY MORE MODELS COMING SOON! affect alertness, vision, balance, cognitive
Cessna 182R 1971 1978 Piper Archer III PA 28 181 2001+ abilities, or behavior. In other words, if the
Cessna R182 Skylane RG 1972 1976 Piper Arrow 180 PA 28R 180 1976 1994 warning label that says something like
Cessna 182RG Turbo 1981 1986 Piper Arrow II PA 28R 200 1995 2002 “Do not operate heavy machinery” or
Cessna 182T Analog Gauges 1978 1986 Piper Arrow III PA 28R 201 1967 1971 “failure to follow instructions may lead to
Cessna 182T/G1000 1979 1986 Piper Arrow III Turbo PA 28R 201T 1969 1976 death,” get a clue! Another FAA concern
1977+ in the prescription arena are medications
2001+ 1977 1978 that might be used (for example) in blood
2004+ pressure management but are also used in
drug rehabilitation programs. This is
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Garmin G1000 WAAS Garmin GX Series Garmin GPSMAP 295 Finally, take a good look into that
Garmin G600/G500 Garmin MX 20 Garmin GPSMAP 296 medicine cabinet. I bet half the meds are
Cirrus Perspective by Garmin Garmin 300XL/250XL Garmin GPSMAP 396 out of date and the other half have warn-
Bendix/King KLN 89 AnywhereMap ATC Garmin GPSMAP 495 ings that make one wonder how they ever
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F-15C EAGLE WEAPONS SCHOOL ENDS AT NELLIS AFB

By Christie Vanover, approach when teaching this last iteration September, Gen. Mark Kelly, command- An F-15C Eagle takes off to conduct its
of students, because as the students tran- er of Air Combat Command, discussed final defensive counter air vul during
57th Wing Public Affairs sition, they will likely be in their jobs a bit the Air Force’s future fighter roadmap. Weapons School Integration 21-B at
longer since there will be no subsequent Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 8, 2021.
The United States Air Force is con- students to replace them. “We must move the Air Force from As the Air Force continues to modernize,
tinuing to modernize its future seven different platforms toward four this class marks the final F-15C Weapons
fighter force, and part of that evo- “We spent a little bit more time on the plus one,” Kelly said at the conference. Instructor Course to be taught at the
lution includes the sunset of the F-15C critical thinking concept rather than finess- “We must keep the F-22(Raptor) domi- United States Air Force Weapons School.
Eagle division of the United States Air ing the individual Eagle execution that nant for air superiority in a highly con-
Force Weapons School Weapons they should already know. We had to think tested environment and facilitate a hot (William R. Lewis/U.S. Air Force)
Instructor Course. about how we as the Weapons School handover with our Next Generation Air
think about problems, so that when the Dominance capability.” transition to the Air National Guard, while
The single-seat F-15C Eagle entered graduates go out into the Combat Air Tope is going to Eglin AFB to work with
the U.S. Air Force inventory in 1979, and Force, they can think about the problems He said the F-35 Lightning II will be the F-15EX test and evaluation program.
weapons officers have been trained on in the same manner,” he said. the cornerstone of the contested environ-
the aircraft’s tactics at the Weapons ment force, with the F-15E Strike Eagle As the F-15C program ends at Nellis
School at Nellis Air Force Base in Maj. Michael Tope, WIC 21-B F- and EX providing the big range, big AFB, the F-15EX fighter program will con-
Nevada since 1978. 15C class leader, said he and his fellow F- weapons and disruptive fifth-generation tinue to make advancements. Operational
15C WPS graduates are prepared to take avionics and sensors to complement the test missions were conducted at Nellis AFB
Those years of tradition came to an on the new leadership role as the air- F-35. The newest F-16 Fighting Falcons in October and additional testing is antici-
end Dec. 8, as the last cadre of students frame’s last Weapons School graduates. will remain an affordable capacity fight- pated at the base in the future.
and instructors flew the final defensive er, and the A-10 Thunderbolt IIs will be
counter air vulnerability for Weapons “We are having to pivot as an Air the “plus one.” “It’s hard for us to forecast what the
Instructor Course 21-B. Force,” he said. “We train against the cur- next fight is going to be like but we can
rent threats and to be ready in case we need At Nellis AFB, the Eagle Aircraft anticipate that it’s not going to be like the
Maj. Rodolfo Cruz is the director of to employ. The baseline threat has changed Maintenance Unit, 57th Wing fights we had in the past,” Cruz said.
operations for the 433rd Weapons so much, and the ranges at which people Maintenance Group, maintains 16 F- “When we talk about air superiority and
Squadron and one of the last five WIC are shooting and dying in air-to-air war 15Cs, which are assigned to the 53rd and air dominance, we don’t want to associ-
instructors for the F-15C. He graduated have increased so significantly over the 57th Wings. The jets will be relocated to ate that with one airframe or two air-
as part of class 18-A, and became an last 20 years, it is pretty incredible. several locations. Some will be reas- frames. It’s going to be something more
instructor in 2019. signed to various Guard units or to Eglin unconventional.”
“The F-15 has some advances, but AFB, Florida for test missions. Others
“I love the F-15C,” Cruz said. “We it’s still the F-15 from the 1970s in a lot will be sent to a depot for refurbishing or
always brag about the record of 104-to- of ways,” he added. “That speaks to the to a boneyard in Arizona.
zero and that is predominately based on capabilities of the maintainers and the
the fact that we have the air superiority people who have worked on the jets, as Following WPS 21-B, Eagle AMU
fighter. I don’t want it to die, but we have well as the instructors who have devel- will deactivate, and maintainers will be
to move on, because if we continue to rest oped different tactics.” assigned locally or will be relocated to
on our laurels, it’s going to make the fight meet the needs of the Air Force. Cruz and
that much harder for us.” At the Air Force Association’s annu- several other F-15C instructors plan to
al Air, Space & Cyber Conference in
Cruz said he took a different

Why Mojave The Mojave Air and Space Port from above. (Diane Barney) voted to incorporate the Rutan’s name into
the name of the airport (we’re leaving it
Continued from Page 13 cy of Voyager, a legacy of Mojave, and is consider running for election. A few bill- ambiguous as to which brother it is but
Dick says it’s for Burt).
and Kelly Hall (his co-writer of The Next the extra layer that makes being in this boards and a mess of paperwork filed at
Five Minutes and co-presenter that day) After the presentations and the book
also went through some of the history of community feel not just special but, in a the Kern County Courthouse later, I made signings, Dick walked up to me to say,
The Rutan Aircraft Factory and Scaled “We did it.” I like to joke about how I
Composites with stories about his brother way, timeless. it. And at the Voyager anniversary event I wonder if it’s because he believed in me
Burt and Mike Melville (both icons who or if it’s because I’m one of only three
were dearly missed at the event). The Living “in” Mojave made me eligible also made it into one of Dick’s thank-yous. people he knew who lived in the district
combination of hearing stories from the and would therefore be eligible for elec-
past and seeing the audience peppered to run for a position on the board of direc- Even though I was a footnote, it warms my tion. Whichever was the case, I got to
with other aviation pioneers who have hear him say he was proud of me and that
“returned home” is a uniquely impactful tors for the Mojave Air and Space Port. heart to be seen as having helped keep he gets choked up thinking about what a
experience. good direction the Mojave Air and Space
The summer of 2020, I answered my Mojave on the path of being an airplane- Port is headed in.
Looking around and seeing Scaled
Composites engineers who have since It means the world to me to be a
put men in space with a plastic rocket, small positive force at this place and for
local test pilots flying unnamed-vehicles, these people that inspire me so. While
former engineers for the Rutans now fly- Dick isn’t around as often to tell stories at
ing developmental electric multi-copters, the Voyager restaurant, you never know
and folks learning to fly their own home- what you’re going to see out those win-
built aircraft was to see an active heritage. dows facing the flightline. I can’t wait to
Knowing the ways in which those people see what happens next “in” Mojave.
in the background that day are continuing
to achieve in aerospace, the ongoing phone and it was Dick asking if I would friendly place and also collectively having
work not discussed at the event is a lega-

20 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years January 2022

U.S. Air Force 75th Anniversary Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown,
Jr., his wife, Sharene, and Chief Master
Continued from Page 14 R&D, and operations, according to the The U.S. Air Force Total Force Band Sgt. Daniel Valadie, U.S. Air Force Total
pendent service in 1947. National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. plays in the Tournament of Roses Parade Force Band drum major, take a promo-
Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. tional photo together before the
Maj. Gen. Billy Mitchell, also The Air Force’s history is also the his- America’s Air Force participated in Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose
known as the “Father of the Air Force,” tory of the nation’s advancements in space. America’s New Year Celebration to kick- Bowl Dec. 31, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif.
was one Airman who paved the way for Under the Air Force’s early space pioneers off 2022 and the yearlong celebration of America’s Air Force participated in
the service. According to military histori- such as Gen. Bernard Schriever, the Air the 75th anniversary of the Department America’s New Year Celebration to kick-
ans, his commitment to pushing bound- Force developed and integrated the tech- of the Air Force. off 2022 and the yearlong celebration of
aries and working towards a distinct aer- nologies that put U.S. rockets and satellites the 75th anniversary of the Department
ial service branch seeded a renaissance into space. By Operation Desert Storm in (U.S. Air Force/ Nicholas Pilch) of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by
for the airpower legacy that would distin- 1991, often called the nation’s first space Nicholas Pilch)
guish itself during conflicts across the war, space became central to nearly all spacepower, and innovation that have
globe for years to come. military operations. These same technolo- secured our nation and made us (U.S. Air Force/ Nicholas Pilch)
gies that brought victory in Desert Storm, stronger,” said Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder,
Likewise, Gen. Henry H. “Hap” such as GPS and communication satellites, Department of the Air Force Public
Arnold, who was designated the first and are now essential to modern life in Affairs director.
only five-star General of the Air Force by America. The importance of space grew to
President Truman, also played a key role such an extent that the U.S. Space Force
in leading, developing and innovating emerged as an independent service within
American military airpower during the Department of the Air Force in 2019.
World War II, providing the necessary
vision and drive to ultimately create the “This is what is being celebrated as
conditions for an independent U.S. Air the U.S. Air Force and the Department of
Force following the war. Today, Gen. the Air Force enter their 75th years and
Arnold is considered an airpower pioneer what was on display in the skies over
whose efforts helped to lay the founda- California when the B-2 roared over-
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CIVIL AIR PATROL CELEBRATES

80TH ANNIVERSARY

Civil Air Patrol members throughout Founded on Dec. 1, 1941, to mobilize the Flight Instruction
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squadrons are celebrating the organiza- national defense service, CAP has evolved Mountain Flying
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today — a commitment that began on Dec. that still carries out emergency service
1, 1941, and has continued for 80 years. missions when needed – in the air and on Michael Duncan, CFII, MEI
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sion has evolved over the past eight decades education, enhancing physical fitness,
to meet the ever-changing needs of increasing confidence, and more. Civil Air
America’s communities with advanced life- Patrol is also helping address the looming
saving technology and world-class pro- national pilot shortage with innovative pro-
grams in youth development and education. grams like Cadet Wings that provide schol-
arships to train cadets 17 and older to be
As the operator of the world’s largest private pilots — an opportunity that can
fleet of single-engine aircraft, CAP also change the trajectory of a young life.
serves as the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air
Force to perform emergency services duties Today’s Civil Air Patrol looks differ-
as assigned, including conducting search ent than it did 80 years ago, but at its core
and rescue missions; supporting local, state, the organization remains the same —
and federal agencies after natural disaster; serving in meaningful ways that meet the
providing pandemic relief; participating in nation’s needs in ways no other organiza-
joint training exercises; and more. tion can match.

In 2015, Civil Air Patrol became a “You should all be proud of the work
Total Force partner of the Air Force in a you do as selfless volunteers of serving
noncombatant role, complementing the America’s communities, saving lives, and
combined efforts of the Air Force, Air shaping futures,” Betts said. “You should
Force Reserve, and Air National Guard to be equally proud and grateful for the
preserve life and relieve suffering. work of those who came before you, to
bring us this far, and prepare Civil Air
“Congratulations, and happy Patrol for the next 80 years.”
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to be here with you, and to be working To learn more about CAP visit
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that its members stay mission-ready.

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22 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years January 2022

OHIO AIR & SPACE HALL OF FAME AND LEARNING CENTER

RECEIVES $25K GRANT

Charitable Foundation Supports Transformation of Original Port Columbus Terminal
into Aviation Heritage and STEAM Education Center

The Ohio Air & Space Hall of Fame Jerrie Mock, from nearby Bexley, Ohio Fame has planned for its renovation and The Ohio Air & Space Hall of Fame and
and Learning Center (OAS), established in became the first woman to fly solo public use, I just knew I had to get Learning Center (OAS), has received a
2019 and headquartered in Columbus, around the world in 1964. involved,” said Bauer, who currently $25,000 grant from the charitable foun-
Ohio, on Dec. 7 announced the receipt of a serves on the board of directors at the dation of Margi Marsh Bauer.
$25,000 grant from the charitable founda- Having since lived on the East Estrella Warbirds Museum in Paso (Courtesy Ohio Air and Space Museum)
tion of Margi Marsh Bauer, based in Paso Coast, in England, and now in California, Robles, California.
Robles, California. The grant will help fund Bauer stopped by the air terminal during toward matching a $550,000 State of
operations as the OAS conducts Phase One a 2018 visit to Columbus and was Executive Director Kaplan lauded Ohio grant designated for the terminal’s
of a multi-million-dollar capital campaign delighted to learn that a group was work- Bauer’s enthusiasm and generosity. “Ms. renovation. According to Kaplan, the
to renovate the original 1929 Port ing toward saving the historic Art Deco Bauer is among many current and former OAS anticipates work on renovating the
Columbus Air Terminal into interactive structure. After following news about the Ohio residents we’ve heard from who terminal and tower to commence in early
exhibit space and a state-of-the-art STEAM establishment of the non-profit OAS and each have a unique understanding of how 2022 while Phase Two of the campaign
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts its long-term lease of the terminal and important it is to preserve this iconic raises additional funds for completion,
and Math) learning center. learning more of the plan to renovate it piece of America’s aviation past,” he operations, STEAM education programs,
into a civic showpiece, Bauer reached out explained. “Given her own experience, and public outreach.
Bauer was born in Dayton, Ohio, to OAS Executive Director, Ron Kaplan, she also recognizes the value the Ohio
where her father served as a civilian engi- to say she wanted to help the effort Air & Space Hall of Fame Learning For more information or to con-
neer at Wright Field during WWII. After through her charitable foundation. Center will provide by showing young tribute, visit www.OhioAirandSpace.org.
the family moved in 1955 to Eastmoor, people they can shape the amazing possi-
not far from Port Columbus, Bauer fond- “When I saw that fantastic building bilities of the future. We can’t thank Ms.
ly recalls her family often driving to the and control tower again I couldn’t help Bauer enough for her vote of support.”
airport to watch air traffic for entertain- but think about all the remarkable history
ment. As a student at Eastmoor High it represents, both for me personally and Bauer’s grant, along with gifts from
School, she was amazed and proud when for our aviation heritage. So, once I found the Hillsdale Fund, the Wright Brothers
out all that the Ohio Air & Space Hall of Foundation, and others, will be applied

NASA SELECTS FOUR UNIVERSITY TEAMS FOR AVIATION PROJECTS

NASA’s research focus on sustain- aviation problems. Mechanical University, University at NASA has selected four university-led
able aviation will get some big help from “A diverse research team enables Buffalo, University of Kentucky, Georgia teams for potential awards that will have
teams of university faculty and students Tech, Raytheon, Boeing, and Advanced them spend up to five years exploring
recently selected to participate in the more voices to be heard, and more cre- Magnet Lab. novel ideas for improving aviation,
agency’s University Leadership Initiative ative ideas to be explored,” said Datta. including eliminating emissions and
(ULI). Georgia Institute of Technology autonomy research in support of
A total of four teams, announced on Advanced Air Mobility.
ULI gives the academic community Dec. 23, were selected for final negotia- The team will turn its attention to
an opportunity to support NASA’s aero- tions that could lead to awards of up to sustainable aviation challenges related to (Courtesy NASA)
nautical research goals and provide stu- $31.5 million during the next five years. a jet engine’s combustor but in this case
dents with valuable experience in solving the engine is powering a commercial This is the fifth time a set of teams
real-world technical challenges. The four teams and their research supersonic transport. Team members
topics are: include Massachusetts Institute of have been selected to participate in ULI.
“Aviation of the future has to be cli- Technology, Virginia Tech, Spelman
mate friendly to keep the world flying, University of Central Florida College, Missouri University of Science Six teams were selected earlier in 2021,
and a great way to do that is to allow and Technology, General Electric, and
tomorrow’s top minds to begin making The team will explore using liquid Aerodyne Research Incorporated. five teams were chosen in 2020, three
contributions to these goals while still in ammonia – a non-traditional source – as
school,” said Koushik Datta, ULI project fuel for a jet engine and generating elec- University of Illinois, Urbana- teams were announced in 2019, and five
manager. tricity from the engine’s exhaust heat, Champaign
reducing emissions, and saving on fuel. teams were selected for the inaugural ini-
Three of the four teams are working Team members include Georgia Tech, The team aims to deliver trustwor-
toward lowering or eliminating aircraft Purdue University, Boeing, GE thy autonomy tools to help Advanced Air tiative in 2017.
emissions, with each team approaching Research, ANSYS, Southwest Research Mobility aircraft fly safely through com-
the problem from a slightly different per- Institute, and the Greater Orlando plex airspace, typical of dense urban An official notice for the next
spective. The fourth team’s autonomy Aviation Authority. environments. Team members include
research is in support of NASA’s Georgia Tech, Massachusetts Institute of request for proposals is expected to be
Advanced Air Mobility campaign. Florida State University Technology, North Carolina A&T State
University, University of Nevada at posted online in March 2022.
Another key ULI goal is for students The team will consider how hybrid Reno, Lockheed Martin, and Sierra
to gain experience in leading a multidis- hydrogen-electric power generation Nevada Corporation. For more information about NASA’s
ciplinary team made up of partners from could be combined with fuel cell technol-
other universities and industry, including ogy to lower emissions. Team members aeronautics research, visit:
student populations who are underrepre- include Florida Agricultural and
sented or have not applied their skills to https://www.nasa.gov/aero

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By Matt Odenbrett LOUISIANA WILDLIFE TRACKING or to our right. So our tools were very
simple: signal strength, and left or right
Iam hand-flying the Cessna 172RG Author Matt Odenbrett flew his Cessna 172RG over the Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge in direction.
over the Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge
in southwest Louisiana at 1,000 feet southwest Louisiana for a company that contracted with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Once we did hear a signal, it took
Mean Sea Level, receiving directions on coordination between the biologist and
which way to turn from the wildlife biolo- Service to track radio-collared birds in the wetlands. (Courtesy Matt Odenbrett) pilot to effectively track down the posi-
gist who is sitting next to me listening to tion of each bird. I would fly a cardinal
the faint beeps in our headphones from the Odenbrett and his biologist passenger tracked the birds' radio beacon by transmitters: point of the compass or use a road or
radio signal emanating from a collar other landmark as a ground reference,
attached to a Clapper Rail somewhere the stronger the signal and louder the audio tone in their headsets, the closer they were while we would listen for the audio tone
below. The Refuge is 72,500 acres of lake to strengthen and then weaken. The biol-
and sawgrass wetlands that lies between to the transmitters.. (Courtesy Matt Odenbrett) ogist would determine whether the audio
the Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana tone was stronger to the left or the right,
Highway 82, also known as the Grand fers from the Skyhawks that are produced simulate a torpedo firing against it. In and we would then make either a 90- or
Chenier Highway. I have been blessed on today. The “RG” stood for Retractable Louisiana, our hunting tactics on these 180-degree turn and try to close on the
this bright October day with Autumnal Gear, and it was fitted with a 180 radio-collared birds was more basic. The signal. Thus, our quartering of the area
clear skies, mild temperatures, and almost Horsepower engine, cowl flaps and con- way we tracked the birds’ radio beacon would get us closer and closer to our tar-
no turbulence – unheard of weather for stant speed propeller. It had been sold to was by signal strength. The closer we get bird until we were right over the bird.
Louisiana. I am not complaining one bit. flight schools around the world as a were to the transmitter, the stronger the When we had the bird’s position nailed, I
Complex Airplane trainer, and several signal strength and the louder the audio would fly over the top of its position in a
My employer in the upper Midwest generations of commercial pilots learned tone in our headsets. The biologist could turn to the left or the right – to bring the
had landed a contract with the U.S. Fish the procedures and maneuvers necessary switch the receiver between left and right lowered antenna even closer to the trans-
and Wildlife Service to track radio col- for their certificates in them. In addition radio antennas to determine in which mitter. The biologist would switch the
lared birds in the wetlands of Louisiana. to the larger engine and higher gross direction the signal was stronger, but that receiver to that respective antenna, and
The contract lasted for several months, weight, the RG also had larger fuel tanks was the only clue we had. Since the once we achieved maximum signal
and my fellow pilots and I would each than a standard Cessna 172, which gave it Clapper Rail is such a small bird, the strength on the receiver box, the biologist
take a three-week break from our other a longer endurance time, and made it an radio beacon attached to it was necessar- would press a button on the receiver box,
duties to go fly on this contract and enjoy ideal workhorse for this tracking mission ily quite small, and its signal could only which would record our GPS coordi-
the mild autumn weather of New for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service. be detected by our receiver when within nates. Once the biologist had finished
Orleans, where our airplane was based. less than five miles, so we had to get taking notes on that particular subject, we
I likened the tracking of radio-col- close to even hear the signal. My 172RG would tune into the frequency for the next
The area of the study ranged along lared birds to what I used to observe U.S. had been outfitted with two directional bird and start all over.
the Gulf Coast from the marshes south of Navy Destroyers do in Anti-Submarine antennas, which were affixed to the struts
Houma, Louisiana to Sabine Pass, Texas. Warfare exercises. When we were hunt- along the left and right side of the fuse- This was our routine. Hand flying
It was a large area to cover, but our birds ing submarines, we would quarter the lage. This allowed the wildlife biologist for five hours per day, for days on end.
usually kept themselves to their small ter- ocean in a grid pattern until we obtained to determine whether the signal we were
ritories in their respective wetlands, a “fix” – or position – on our submerged listening to would be stronger to our left While the Clapper Rails lived
which made it easier for us to focus our target. My ship would then proceed to throughout the marshes and forced us to
efforts. spend lots of time turning and quartering
to get a reliable fix on their position, the
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Skimmers were much easier to track.
biologists had captured and collared a
number of Great Egrets, Clapper Rails The Black Skimmer is a Tern-like
and Black Skimmers throughout coastal bird with an oversized bill. Its lower
Louisiana for their study. The Egrets mandible is much longer than the upper
were large enough to be fitted with radio mandible. Skimmers feed by flying close
collars that not only transmitted the bird’s to surface of a body of water and dipping
identity, it also had a GPS receiver which their lower mandible into the water,
would also automatically transmit its “skimming” for small fish. When not
exact position to within a couple meters. fishing, they will flock together or comin-
The Clapper Rails and Skimmers were gle with flocks of seagulls to rest on a
too small to fit with a GPS collar, so they beach or a mudflat. Thanks to this, it was
were fitted with a smaller, beacon-type easy to pinpoint where our Skimmers
transmitter. The Clapper Rail – some- were by looking for the white dots of
times referred to as a Marsh Hen ¬– is an flocks of shorebirds down on the surface
inhabitant of wetlands areas, and it usual- from our vantage point.
ly kept to a small territory. By contrast,
Black Skimmers are shorebirds and will On one particular Sunday morning,
stay in one area only so long as there are the biologist and I began our survey with
enough fish to eat. Once the fish leave, so a Skimmer who had settled for a time
do the Skimmers. The Skimmers could near Big Constance Lake. We knew this
easily travel more than one hundred miles Skimmer liked to hang out on a mudflat
in a day, so we would lose track of them where a bayou emptied into the Gulf of
for several days while spending hours Mexico. As we approached along the
flying back and forth along the shoreline shoreline from the east, we could hear the
listening for their signal. beeping of the Skimmer’s radio collar
getting louder and more distinct in our
My 1979 model Cessna 172RG dif- headsets against the background noise.

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GARMIN CERTIFIES THE GFC 600 DIGITAL AUTOPILOT
IN CESSNA P210N AIRCRAFT

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin announced it has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the • Built-in GPS roll steering capabili-
Garmin Ltd., last month announced it has ty that eliminates the need for external
received Federal Aviation Administration GFC 600 autopilot in the Cessna P210N. (Courtesy Garmin) roll steering converters, allowing for
(FAA) Supplemental Type Certification smoother navigation when installed with
(STC) for the GFC 600 autopilot in the tude preselect, VNAV1, Level Mode, when compared to decades-old servo a compatible navigator
Cessna P210N. The GFC 600 digital underspeed and overspeed protection and designs on the market today. Standard
autopilot is designed for high perform- more. Pilots can also select, couple and mark-width (6.25-inch) design of the • Yaw Damping (YD) mode that
ance piston single and twin-engine air- fly various instrument approaches, GFC 600 mode controller ensures the minimizes yawing oscillations while also
craft, and also provides an advanced including GPS, ILS, VOR, LOC and autopilot controller allows for routine helping to maintain coordinated flight
autopilot solution for both jet and turbine back course approaches when paired with installation into the aircraft’s avionics
aircraft that have a wide range of speed a compatible GPS navigator. stack. • Support for Smart Glide that can
and performance characteristics. automate tasks and reduce pilot workload
Environmentally hardened autopilot In addition to traditional autopilot in engine power loss emergencies when
The GFC 600 certification for the servos designed for harsh operating con- capabilities, the GFC 600 offers: paired with a GTN™ Xi series navigator
Cessna P210N provides owners an ditions contain brushless DC motors and compatible Garmin attitude indicator
autopilot upgrade that incorporates solid- offering improved performance and • Premium functions and advanced
state attitude with robust self-monitoring reducing maintenance requirements capabilities such as altitude pre-select2 • Flight Director command bars that
capabilities to provide superior autopilot and indicated airspeed hold mode can be displayed on flight displays such
performance, greater reliability and safe- as the G600 and G600 TXi
ty benefits that are similar to the popular
GFC 700 autopilot. In addition to tradi- • Coupled ‘go-arounds’ during
tional autopilot capabilities such as alti- missed approach sequencing with a
tude hold, vertical speed and heading remotely-installed go-around button that
modes, the GFC 600 also includes alti- commands the Flight Director to display
the appropriate pitch attitude required for
the missed approach procedure and acti-

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Louisiana Wildlife Tracking

Continued from Page 24 rule it out. My airplane was not handling “Approach, Cessna 65656, PAN- Pilot Odenbrett developed problems
right. The controls felt mushy, and I had PAN-PAN! I am a Cessna 172RG, while in flight over the Rockefeller
As we approached the mudflat, I could lost twenty knots of indicated airspeed approximately thirty-five miles south Wildlife Refuge.
make out a flock of Skimmers and and two hundred feet of altitude in the west of Lafayette at one thousand feet. I
Seagulls resting below, and I began my time it takes you to read this paragraph. think I have suffered a bird strike and I (Courtesy Matt Odenbrett)
shallow bank turn so we would pass Yeah, something definitely wasn’t right am proceeding to Lafayette to make a
directly over the flock of birds so my with my airplane! precautionary landing. I have two souls After taking all necessary precautions,
biologist could record the Skimmer’s on board.” Odenbrett started looking for places to
position and we could continue on to the I brought my mixture to full rich, make a forced landing while turning to
Wildlife Refuge and begin our hunt for then set my engine RPM and Manifold “Cessna 65656, Lafayette, Squawk the Northeast towards the nearest air-
the Clapper Rails. Pressure to the top of the green arcs in 4643 and Ident.” port. (Courtesy Matt Odenbrett)
their gauges. With climb power set, I
I had us in a 30-40 degree bank over could only manage 100 knots indicated I dialed the squawk number into my
the mudflat when things went awry… airspeed on my airspeed indicator, Transponder and pressed the Ident but-
instead of the usual 120. I started looking ton.
“THUMP!!! THUMP!!!” for places to make a forced landing while
I felt the thumps in the seat of my turning to the Northeast towards the near- One minute later, “Cessna 65656,
pants and heard the noise through my est airport, Lafayette Louisiana. I said to Lafayette Approach, radar contact 33
David Clark headsets over the engine. my biologist, “I don’t like how the air- miles southwest of Lafayette airport at
Talk about an attention getter! It had felt plane is handling. We are discontinuing 1,000 feet. Make Left traffic for Runway
and sounded like something had hit my for today and heading to the nearest air- two two right and report the field in sight.
airplane. I should mention that I am a port to land so we can see what has hap- Are you declaring an emergency? Please
double ace when it comes to bird strikes. pened.” state the nature of your problem.”
Sparrows, Pigeons, Seagulls, and Canada
Geese have all been victims of close I hit the “Nearest” button on my “Position checks, make left traffic
encounters with airplanes I have flown, Garmin 430, then began working my for two two right and report the field in
and the thumps and noises that went way towards KLFT. Forty miles. I picked sight, Cessna 65656. Negative, I am not
through my airplane reminded me of up the local ATIS broadcast, then tuned declaring an emergency. I am having
those encounters. into Lafayette Approach Frequency. control issues. I believe I hit some birds
I rolled my wings level as the biolo- Right now I wanted someone to know just now and I am having difficulty main-
gist finished her notes and said, “Ok, let’s who and where I was in case I had to taining altitude.”
continue on.” She hadn’t noticed the make an emergency landing!
thumps. I replied, “Hang on, something “Cessna 65656, Roger. Report the
isn’t right. We may have just had a bird “Lafayette Approach, Cessna field in sight.”
strike.” I had not seen any birds near us, 65656.”
but then again my attention had been My biologist and I continued on
drawn to the ground below, so I couldn’t “Cessna 65656, Lafayette Approach, towards Lafayette without saying any-
go ahead.” thing. I opened the cowl flaps to keep my
engine temperatures down and peered

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26 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years January 2022

Louisiana Wildlife Tracking

Continued from Page 25 After experiencing trouble with his aircraft, pilot Odenbrett kept a close eye out for pos- took out my hydraulic line. I was not tak-
ing any chances on this.
through the windshield for a glimpse of sible emergency landing sites, reminding himself that the last place he wanted to make
the field. I continued to keep a close eye Downwind abeam, before landing
out for possible emergency landing sites a forced landing was in a sawgrass marsh! (Courtesy Matt Odenbrett) GUMPS check, turn base when my run-
as we flew, reminding myself that the last way is at the 45 position over my shoul-
place I wanted to make a forced landing Cessna underneath the engine in similar hold it up. Without hydraulic fluid to der, then line up for final. Once I added
was in a sawgrass marsh. Between the fashion to other retractable single engine hold my main gear up, they had dropped full flaps, I opened my door. The door
Alligators and the Water Moccasins it airplanes. out of the fuselage into the ‘trail’ position. only opened a couple inches before the
would have been an open question When in trail, the main gear wheels are slipstream prevented it from opening fur-
whether they would get to us before any The landing gear is hydraulically nearly perpendicular to the slipstream, ther, but the sudden increase of noise in
rescue teams would. operated by an electric-powered creating a lot of excess drag. No wonder the cockpit spooked my biologist passen-
hydraulic power pack. Hydraulic pres- I can only maintain 100 knots. Son of a ger.
Eight miles out, I identified the sure holds the gear in the “Up” position, gun.
asphalt runways of Lafayette Regional while mechanical downlocks ensure the “What are you doing?” she said in
Airport. “Approach, Cessna 65656 has gear remains locked “Down” when I was still a few miles from pattern alarm.
field in sight.” selected. A provision for emergency gear entry, so I broke out the Pilots Operating
extension was included into the design. If Handbook and opened it to the I explained, “This is a small precau-
“Cessna 65656 roger, contact Tower electrical power is lost, or the reservoir of Emergency Section. I went to the tion, I am opening the door so it doesn’t
now on one one eight decimal five.” hydraulic fluid is lost, the landing gear Emergency Gear Extension checklist and jam in the event something doesn’t go
could be manually extended by a manu- followed it: right with this landing.”
“One one eight decimal five, Cessna ally operated hydraulic pump installed in
65656, thanks.” the floor between the two front seats. The Hydraulic Power Circuit Breaker – “Oh. Okay.” She appeared satisfied
manual hydraulic pump takes hydraulic Pull with my answer.
I switched over to tower frequency fluid from a reservoir in the bottom of the
and keyed up my mike, “Lafayette hydraulic reservoir that is not accessible Gear Selector Handle – Down Our landing was uneventful, and we
Tower, Cessna 65656 is seven southwest, to the electric pump. Manual Gear Pump handle – Extend taxied over to the FBO, shut down the
making left traffic for Runway two two I started pumping with my right engine, got out, and inspected my air-
right.” I looked out my left side window. hand while holding on to the yoke with plane. There was no damage to the nose
There is a small convex mirror mounted my left. I watched in the convex mirror as of the airplane (so no bird strike), but the
“Cessna 65656, Lafayette Tower, in on my left wing where the wing strut my main gear swung out… the wheels belly of the 172RG was painted red with
sight. I see your gear is down. Cleared to meets the wing. It is there for visual con- moved outwards three to four inches of hydraulic fluid. Since it was a Sunday,
land, Runway two two right.” firmation of the landing gear being down travel per pump stroke, or so it seemed. there was no mechanic on duty at the
and locked before landing. Lo and Finally, I saw the left main wheel appear time. I called Flight Service and closed
HUH!?!?!? behold, my nose gear was in the down below me out my side window, and as I my VFR flight plan, then called the boss
I replied, “Cleared to land two two and locked position. Both of my main could feel fluid resistance inside the man- up north and explained to him what had
right, Cessna 65656.” Now why the heck gear legs were extended to the ‘in-trail’ ual pump my “Gear Down” indicator happened. He set things up to have a
are they saying my gear is down? I didn’t position, dangling directly beneath my light illuminated green. mechanic come out on his day off to
put it down! fuselage. Emergency Gear Extension com- inspect the airplane, and I arranged for a
I looked down at the landing gear plete. rental car for my biologist to drive back
selector on my instrument panel. It was Well, whaddya know. I thought to Now that I knew I had landing gear to New Orleans.
still in the up position. But right next to myself, that “THUMP!!! THUMP!!!” I reliably down and locked, it was time to
the gear selector are two gear indicator heard may have been a hydraulic line that land. Still, my guard was up. That The mechanic who came out to
lights. One is green and when illuminat- broke, followed by my nose gear drop- “THUMP!!! THUMP!!!” may have been Lafayette Regional could not find any
ed indicates the landing gear is down and ping down in the slipstream and slam- a hydraulic line blowing under pressure, damage other than a split hydraulic line,
locked. One above it is amber and when ming into its down and locked position as or it may have been a bird that hit my so I ferried the airplane back to New
illuminated indicates the gear is retracted it lost the hydraulic fluid necessary to nose when I wasn’t looking which then Orleans Lakefront airport with the gear
for in-flight. down and left it in the care of the FBO.
My amber “gear up” light was not My 172RG was due for a 100-hour
illuminated. inspection anyways, so I had several days
Now this is an interesting situation! off for sightseeing in New Orleans and
Why not? the surrounding area before I had to fly
Single engine Cessnas with again.
retractable gear haven’t been built in
nearly 40 years, so a little explanation is The following Thursday I was back
in order. The main landing gear legs on a at New Orleans Lakefront airport, where
single engine retractable gear Cessna are I met another biologist for the day’s mis-
bolted into a Y-shaped steel housing sion. It was yet another gorgeous fall
called a pivot assembly. The pivot assem- morning. Our weather forecast for the
bly is mounted on a bearing, allowing it day was for what I call “Severe VFR,”
to rotate. As the main gear hydraulic actu- meaning clear skies and unlimited visi-
ator is extended or retracted, the pivot bilities all the way to the horizon. We
assembly and main gear leg rotate. On hooked up the biologists radio box, then
retraction, this causes the gear leg to climbed in for the day’s mission. Startup,
swing downward, inboard, and then aft as taxi-out and run-up were all normal. I
it retracts into the belly of the airplane. contacted Lakefront tower and was
Gear extension happens the same way in cleared for takeoff on Runway 36L.
the opposite order. The main gear first
drops down, then swings forward and out On my takeoff roll I noticed my nose
until it locks into the “Down” position. began to rise as we built up speed.
The nose gear retracts into the nose of the Strange, I usually need to add back pres-
sure to lift my nose. I dialed in some nose

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AOPA Poll:

NINE AVIATION RESOLUTIONS

FOR 2022

Forget The Gym Membership; Tailor Your
Resolutions Around Flying

By Cayla McLeod logbook easier when it comes to totaling Recurrent Flight Training
times and ensuring currency, but digital Pilot Services
AOPA logbooks also have a far lower chance of
getting lost in the bottom of a file cabinet SIC/PIC Type Rating Classes
AOPA asked what aviation-related or being destroyed by a cup of spilled OKC - ABQ - MYV - SMF
resolutions its members are taking coffee. We offer an in-depth list of pros
into the New Year. Here are the and cons associated with paper and digi- Grace Passmore • (916)790-0501 • http://ldaerospace.com
top nine results. Respondents are identified tal logbooks (www.aopa.org/training-and
by their @name. AOPA offers resources -safety/learn-to-fly/old-pages/logging-
on achieving these resolutions on various cross-country-time/logbooks-and-log-
pages throughout website: www.aopa.org. ging-time).

1. Earn a pilot certificate or addi- Having your home and hangar in the
tional rating - @2021_a_dad_odyssey same place makes working on aviation
goals easier.
The overwhelming response from
dozens of aviation enthusiasts on social (Mike Fizer/Courtesy AOPA)
media was the desire to become a pilot or
obtain additional ratings in 2022. Private 4. Move to an airpark -
pilot Matthew Bourguignon's New Year's @that_one_pilot_lady
resolution is to earn his instrument rating:
“I love flying, and I hate being stuck on If you are a true avgeek who loves
the ground when I have a good reason to being surrounded by other pilots and con-
take to the sky… Mother Nature will stant reminders of the industry, an airpark
always have the final say… but being at is a great place to live. Student pilot
the mercy of the clouds is something I'd Maddy Miskell said, “Living in an air-
like to put behind me.” Whether you're park would mean being surrounded by
just starting your aviation journey or people who would be able to help me
working on your flight instructor certifi- reach my aviation goals, whether it be
cate, make sure to visit our online flight helping them in their hangar to get main-
training and safety resources webpage, tenance experience or just talking to them
aopa.org/training-and-safety. about what they do/did.” For an up-to-
date list of airparks you could call home,
2. Become an airplane owner - visit Aviation Home and Hangar.
@tlemp97
5. Work in the aviation industry -
The second most common resolu- @kujo_air
tion was to break free of rentals and
become an aircraft owner. Regional air- As Confucius once said, “Choose a
line pilot Trevor Lemp said, “Owning an job you love, and you'll never have to
airplane has always been on my list, and work a day in your life.” As one of the
I feel like I'm getting close to a place many people fortunate enough to work in
financially where I can invest in my very the aviation industry, I can understand
own airplane.” If you're getting ready to why this resolution appeared several
dive headfirst into aircraft ownership, times in the list of responses. Private pilot
make sure to visit our website for helpful Kevin Urbeck's New Year's resolution is
information throughout the purchasing to become and work as a certificated
process. flight instructor. “I'm getting paid $14 an
hour right now in a warehouse and $10 an
3. Transfer a paper logbook to dig- hour to landscape. And to be honest, I'd
ital form - @txcarboncub much rather be flying a plane for $14 an
hour. I'd be so much happier.” If you're
With the ever-improving capabilities working toward a professional pilot
of modern technology within aviation, it career in the new year, make sure to use
makes sense for many pilots to upgrade
to digital logbooks. “I own and fly multi- Continued on Page 28
ple aircraft, and I struggle with keeping
my logbooks up to date from each air-
plane! So, I have a goal to transfer my
paper past to the digital future. With
ForeFlight it streamlines flight logging
across multiple aircraft for currency
tracking and automatic entries from track
logs make it simple to keep your logs up
to date.” Not only is having an electronic

28 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years January 2022

FAA STEPS IN TO INVESTIGATE SANTA CLARA COUNTY
AIRPORT SAFETY ISSUES

In a strongly worded letter dated County take action to suspend the effec- (“Reports of Violations”). The FAA has Aviation groups have called on Santa
Dec. 23, 2021, to Santa Clara County’s tive date of its ban on leaded gas at the also shortened the response time for the Clara (Calif.) county officials to pause a
(Calif.) leadership, the FAA is investigat- County-owned airports until this matter County to 20 days, as it does so when proposed 100LL fuel ban and now the
ing the County’s ongoing safety issues, can be resolved.” “circumstances require expedited han- FAA is investigating.
including its rushed ban of 100LL fuel as dling of a particular case or controversy.”
of Jan. 1, 2022, as it considers possible “The FAA is, and has been, testing (Mike Fizer/Courtesy AOPA)
violations of federal law. and evaluating replacement fuels so that The FAA cited a sizable list of rele-
we can transition safely,” AOPA vant complaints as a basis for its investi- future, but through a smart and safe tran-
“NATA applauds the FAA for its President Mark Baker said. “The FAA is gation, including “the failure to address a sition. The industry has pointed out that
action to resolve this issue and ensure our nation’s premier aviation safety significant number of significant safety the reckless and hurried ban could cause
federally funded airports are available to organization, and this investigation has concerns which have been enumerated in risks of misfuelling and potential engine
all. We look forward to further guidance brought to light the safety issues sur- detail to the County via letters from the failure in aircraft with the wrong fuel.
from the FAA on this matter and to con- rounding the county’s proposal. It should FAA. The County is on notice with
tinue work with the FAA and industry compel them to reverse their actions and regard to these serious safety concerns Learn more from NATA,
stakeholders on a long-term solution,” cooperate as soon as possible.” and the issues remain unresolved.” www.nata.aero, or AOPA, www.aopa
stated NATA President and CEO .org.
Timothy Obitts. Since the FAA has received multiple In addition, the FAA is looking into
complaints from airport tenants and the County’s refusal to offer long-term
Aviation groups, as well as local users, along with a group representing leases for all tenants at Reid-Hillview air-
pilots and airport-based businesses, have industry stakeholders who allege viola- port whose leases expired on Dec. 31,
shown that the ban carries significant tions of grant assurances at Reid- 2021. In all, the FAA is investigating
safety risks as it does not provide a safe Hillview Airport (RHV) and San Martin eight potential violations by the County.
transition to unleaded fuel. In the letter, Airport (E16), the agency is commencing
the FAA “strongly recommends that the an investigation under 14 CFR part 13 The general aviation industry is
strongly committed to an unleaded

MYGOFLIGHT'S CHARLIE SCHNEIDER DIES AFTER CIRRUS CRASH

By Thomas A. Horne Schneider, a pilot and software engi- packed HUD have been placed–19 of them MyGoFlight CEO Charlie Schneider has
neer, established MyGoFlight Products and even before the STC. The $29,000 died following the Dec. 16 crash of a
AOPA the company has been selling innovative, SkyDisplay has most of the features com- Cirrus SR22 he was piloting.
high-quality lines of merchandise for gen- mon to the $500,000-plus HUDs used in
MyGoFlight CEO Charlie Schneider eral aviation airplanes for several years. large business jets and airliners. (Courtesy AOPA)
has died following the Dec. 16 crash of a These include power systems, cockpit
Cirrus SR22. Early reports indicate that the mounts, luggage, flight bags, iPad cooling Although final accident reports will His death is a loss to the entire GA commu-
Cirrus was on approach toMcGhee-Tyson systems, and most recently, the company’s require time for analysis of the events nity. Look to the AOPA website for details
Airport in Knoxville, Tennessee, when it SkyDisplay Head-Up Display (HUD). The surrounding the crash, an early assump- as they become available, www.aopa.org.
encountered difficulty. The CAPS ballistic SkyDisplay, intended for piston and light tion is that Schneider was demonstrating
parachute was deployed, but the airplane turbine singles and twins, earned FAA sup- the SkyDisplay and encountered wake
crashed and was destroyed by fire. plemental type certificate approval in June. turbulence.
Schneider died after being taken to a hospi- Many orders for the diminutive yet feature-
tal and the other occupant remains injured. A driven inventor, Schneider was as
soft-spoken and genteel as he was prolific.

Nine Aviation Resolutions for 2022

Continued from Page 27 icing on the cake is flying in with thou- The North American P–51 Mustang course - @amygesch
sands of other pilots. Private pilot Nathan "Crazy Horse" is one of the horses in If you've been searching for ways to
AOPA’s flight school finder to enroll in a Jones' New Year's resolution is to become Stallion 51's stable of aircraft available
professional pilot program (www.aopa one of those aviators. “I have driven up for flight experiences. fly out of your comfort zone, aerobatic or
.org/training-and-safety/learn-to-fly/ several times but have always wanted to upset recovery training is a great way to
flight-schools). experience of flying in and camping on (Chris Rose/Ccourtesy AOPA) do just that. Amy Gesch, the product and
[the] grounds with other pilots.” Our piston aircraft sales manager for float
6. Fly more often - @itisbacon detailed list of tips is a great first place to for me as a warbird/WWII history buff.” manufacturer Wipaire Inc., said, “I've
Alan Bacon's simple resolution is one start preparing for your flight to what the Although warbird flights can be chal- been wanting to get basic aerobatic train-
that all pilots can probably agree on: “I Experimental Aircraft Association dubs lenging to track down, several organiza- ing for years, and I finally decided to
want to fly more to keep my skills sharp, the “World's greatest aviation celebra- tions such as EAA (eaa.org) and the schedule it as a reward to myself after a
and beyond that who doesn't want to fly tion.” See a video at www.eaa.org/ Commemorative Air Force (commemo- busy 2021. It's easy to keep doing the
more?” If you need some motivation to videos/webinars. rativeairforce.org).offer ride opportuni- same type of flying I know I am comfort-
exclaim “clear prop,” check out AOPA’s ties at airshows and other aviation events. able with, but I've been wanting to try
travel site for planning a general aviation 8. Take a warbird flight - @war- something new.” Several airshow per-
adventure (www.aopa.org/ travel). birdaddict 9. Complete an advanced flying formers like Greg Koontz (www.gkair
7. Fly to EAA AirVenture - shows.com/) and Patty Wagstaff (patty-
@rcflyboynj With certain warbirds becoming wagstaff.com) have dedicated their
The Disney World equivalent of avi- rarer and prices for flights only getting downtime away from airshows to teach-
ation events is a convention, airshow, and higher, Commemorative Air Force ing aerobatic and upset recovery training
networking event every pilot and enthusi- colonel and aviation enthusiast Jason courses.
ast dreams of attending. Attending EAA Delaney said his New Year's resolution is
AirVenture (eaa.org) is great, but the real to “ride in a Mustang… It's a dream plane

January 2022 www.inflightusa.com 29

Flying With Faber

NEW HOTEL DISCOVERIES FOR WINTER

Winter has arrived in America top. Pendry Chicago brings a new era of Studio Tower (Courtesy Pendry Hotel) Stuart J. Faber
and around the world. I’m modern-day luxury, making it an ideal able city through food, spirits, art and cre-
staying put until this nasty destination for business travel, a weekend ativity.” and Aunt Bea
new COVID variant dissipates. My new getaway, a cultural escape to the city, an
cookbook, “Cookbook For People Who elegant private wedding or get-together – For ice skaters, the hotel is offering a The Ampezzo Valley
Hate Lawyers,” is enjoying brisk sales. or simply an unparalleled opportunity to Skate Package which includes access to
I’m devoting some mildly serious consid- luxuriate in one of America’s most Maggie Daley Skate Park. For more The Ampezzo Valley Veneto of
eration to writing a sequel. For those who vibrant cities while enjoying the utmost information, visit www.pendry.com or Northern Italy and the town of Cortina
are unable to suppress their travel bug, I in service and hospitality. follow @pendryhotels and @pendry d’Ampezzo comprise a region in the
have two new hotel discoveries for you. chicago. heart of the southern Dolomitic Alps.
Each offers a variety of winter adven- The Pendry Chicago is located in Situated in an Alpine valley along the
tures. Chicago’s Loop neighborhood. Amid a Savoia Exterior. Boite River, Ampezzo, about 25 miles
collection of cultural attractions, busi- (Courtesy Grand Hotel Savoia) south of the Italian-Austrian border, is a
(Courtesy Pendry Hotel Chicago) ness/professional offices, corporate head- world-class summer and winter sport
Pendry Hotel Chicago, 230 quarters, plus popular restaurants and Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina, Via destination known for its skiing trails,
Michigan Ave., Chicago, Il 60601, 312/ shops, this central location and proximity Roma 62, Cortina D’ampezzo, 32043, scenery, accommodations, shops, resorts
777-9000 to other famed Chicago neighborhoods Italy +3904363201, info.grandhotel and restaurants. The town of Cortina is
I am always pleased when develop- makes it an ideal launching pad to [email protected] nestled near the center of the Ampezzo
ers elect to preserve and restore historic explore the city. Chicago’s vibrancy sur- Valley. The Boite River flows directly
buildings instead of chopping them down rounds the hotel with some of the city’s If you are contemplating a ski trip through the town.
into extinction. In so many cities, archi- best shopping, dining, cultural attractions for the balance of the winter, I have an
tectural works of art have been sacrificed and parks. Just steps from the Pendry, intriguing recommendation. Grand Hotel In the Middle Ages, Ampezzo fell
to be replaced with structures that resem- guests can explore the Chicago River Savoia Cortina, the historic property under the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate
ble cardboard cartons with cut-out win- Walk, The Art Institute of Chicago, Willis within the heart of the Dolomites, offi- of Aquileia and the Holy Roman Empire.
dows. An imposing Chicago landmark, Tower, The Magnificent Mile, Wrigley cially opened for the 2022 winter ski sea- In 1420, Ampezzo was conquered by the
The Art Deco Carbide and Carbon Field, Soldier Field and so much more. son. Together with The Savoia Palace, its Republic of Venice. Ampezzo then spent
Building on famed Michigan Avenue has sister location, the five-star hotel is the much of its history under Hapsburg rule.
dodged the wrecking ball and has been Gorgeous Guest Rooms place to be in Cortina. These hotels deliv- For a brief period, Napoleon made some
transformed into a magnificent hotel. er jam-packed winter programs along territorial changes. Eventually, Ampezzo
Pendry Chicago majestically stands With its 364 redesigned guestrooms with a line-up of new guest experiences, reverted to the Austrian Empire which
as a creative rebirth of the Burnham and suites, Pendry Chicago is both a services and amenities. In 2020, both held it until 1918. From the 19th century,
Brother’s bold and playful Art Deco restoration and reinvigoration of a properties completed an extensive two- Ampezzo became a center for the craft-
building that has entrenched itself as a Chicago architectural masterpiece. The year renovation. ing of wood furniture, tiled stoves and
Chicago landmark. The historic Carbide rooms, sculpted out of the original struc- iron, copper and glass items.
& Carbon Building, constructed in 1929, ture, feature a contemporary palette A timeless landmark and a world-
is famed for its unique Champagne bottle awash in warm minimal tones and com- class destination, the Grand Hotel Savoia, Cortina d’Ampezzo hosted the 1956
design and extravagant details of dark forting touches. The public spaces are Cortina d’Ampezzo, constructed in 1912 Winter Olympics and subsequently a
granite at the base, deep green terracotta thoughtfully designed by Alessandro and now a Radisson Collection Hotel, number of world winter-sports events.
on the tower, and 24-karat gold leaf at the Munge’s, Studio Munge, with meticulous presides at the base of the Dolomites The Valley is home to SG Cortina, a top
attention to the detail of the historic fea- mountain range over the cultural heart of league professional ice hockey team.
tures of the building. The hotel’s signa- this remarkable mountain town. Cortina d’Ampezzo is also the start and
ture restaurant and bar, also designed by end point of the annual Dolomites Gold
Studio Munge, are overseen by hospitali- Cup Race. Several films have been shot
ty and nightlife pioneer, Andy Masi, and in the town, most notably The Pink
his Clique Hospitality group. In addition, Panther (1963), For Your Eyes Only
the hotel has a lobby bar, a spectacular (1981), and Cliffhanger (1993).
rooftop lounge, 12,000 square feet of
meeting and event space, professional fit- In 2026, Cortina and Milan will co-
ness and wellness programming, and an host the Winter Olympic Games. Cortina
extensive art collection. also plays host to the Women’s Alpine
World Ski Championships from Jan. 22
“We are incredibly proud to bring to 23, 2022 and the Snowboard Cross
Pendry to the great city of Chicago,” said World Cup on Jan. 29, 2022.
Alan J. Fuerstman, founder, chairman
and CEO, Montage International. “We Kid Stuff
plan to honor the history imbued in the
Carbide & Carbon Building by elevating Located steps from the charming
and accenting its iconic design, injecting Continued on Page 30
the exceptional service and guest experi-
ence for which Pendry Hotels & Resorts
are known, and celebrating the remark-

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DAHER’S KODIAK MULTI-ROLE AIRCRAFT: 300 DELIVERIES

AND GOING STRONG!

The 300th Kodiak delivery marks a The Kodiak has benefitted from continual improvement since its introduction, with the other applications.
new milestone for this rugged and capa- “Every day around the world,
ble multi-role workhorse, underscoring Kodiak 100 Series III version incorporating features for improved flight safety, greater
Daher’s commitment to its future as part Kodiak aircraft meet the mission: from
of the company’s single-engine turbo- cabin comfort, augmented operational capabilities from both unimproved strips and on delivering crucial aid in conflict zones to
prop-powered aircraft product portfolio. providing comfortable airlift for business
water with floats, as well as upgraded quality and more comprehensive maintenance and personal travel,” said Nicolas
The Kodiak was introduced in 2007 Chabbert, the Senior Vice President of
as a new-generation short takeoff and coverage. (Courtesy Daher/Kodiak) Daher’s Aircraft Division, and CEO of
landing aircraft capable of bringing serv- Kodiak Aircraft.
ices and heavy supplies to the most
remote regions on the planet. Today, Daher acquired the Kodiak product
Kodiak has earned its reputation as an line in 2019, and Chabbert reconfirmed the
ultra-modern, ultra-safe and extremely company’s commitment to evolving and
versatile aircraft with applications across supporting the aircraft by further improving
the business and general aviation sectors, its capabilities and reinforcing the world-
as well as in a wide range of duties that wide services network. With the acquisi-
include humanitarian, medical evacua- tion, Kodiak joined Daher’s TBM family of
tion, and in the utility, governmental and very fast turboprop aircraft, positioning the
special mission sectors. company as a leading manufacturer of gen-
eral aviation airplanes and one of the
Capable of taking off from unpre- world’s three airframe producers with final
pared strips of 1,000 feet and flying assembly lines on two continents.
1,000-plus miles with excellent operating
economics, the Kodiak fills a niche “This milestone delivery comes as
between a helicopter and a business jet – the Kodiak program is on the rise follow-
able to haul passengers in refined luxury ing its acquisition by Daher in 2019,”
and integrating the capability of quickly stated Mark Brown, Kodiak’s Sales &
converting the cabin to carry cargo, Marketing Director, and Chief Demo
accommodate stretchers for air ambu- Pilot. “Having been with Kodiak for
lance service, deploy skydivers and many eight years, the improvements made

Continued on Page 34

Flying With Faber

Continued from Page 29 many other pet-friendly services are at the chic, casual Ristorante Savoy. Chef Relax in the Spa & Wellness
offered throughout the year. Luigi Sarsano offers a tantalizing Haven
center of Cortina and with breathtaking Mediterranean-focused menu with local-
views of the Dolomites, the family- “Grand Hotel Savoia has been ly crafted flavors from the Ampezzo Guests can relax in the intimate
friendly Grand Hotel Savoia launched a loved by pet owners for years and we are Valley. The 1224 Bar Lounge & Terrace, Savoia Spa and partake of Comfort Zone
newly designed Rupi Kids Club, the thrilled to offer elevated services named after the altitude of Cortina, is an treatments, including restorative and
exclusive hangout for the hotel’s younger through our room offerings and via spe- ideal destination for après ski socializing, energizing sports massages. Reach a
guests aged 3 to 12 years. Exciting new cial products and amenities,” notes fashionable gatherings, or a place to heightened sense of tranquility as you are
age-specific games and activities are General Manager Rosanna Conti. “We unwind for afternoon tea with friends and pampered with signature beauty services
designed for children, including educa- have seen an increase in the number of family. Meals and spirits are available in and Comfort Zone products. Energize
tional, sporting, creative and cultural pro- pet owners in recent years and under- the dining room or by delivery to your yourself with a reawakening massage, or
grams. stand it can be difficult for many to room or suite. soak in a traditional Turkish Hammam.
leave their four-legged friends at home.
Pet Friendly We are proud to offer our animal-loving A Winter (and Summer) A fitness area outfitted with
guests a memorable experience in Paradise Technogym equipment and an indoor
For dog lovers, Grand Hotel Savoia, Cortina.” Conti is also a proud owner of heated pool is also at your disposal. After
in partnership with ComoDog, offers lux- Dado, a 7-year-old Tibetan Shih Tzu The Grand Hotel Savoia, the largest a full day on the slopes or exploring
ury pet-friendly services. Guests can who is the resident mascot of the Grand resort in the Ampezzo Valley, is the Cortina’s intriguing landmarks, plunge
select from three new pet-equipped room Hotel Savoia. strategic location for winter interactive into the pool and unwind with a few laps.
options including standard rooms with sporting activities. Guests are invited to You also can select from a group of
designer blankets, premium rooms that A New Culinary Program experience winter in genuine Italian style expert personal trainers to assist you in
include designer blankets plus pillows, in the splendid setting of the Dolomites. the achievement of your health, nutrition
and suites that offer a pouf or designer pet Savoia Palace has introduced a new The internationally renowned slopes of and fitness goals.
bed. All rooms and suites are equipped pizzeria concept. This gastronomic sta- the Dolomites await both expert and
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Louisiana Wildlife Tracking inspection. My complacency nearly
proved fatal to me and my passenger.
Continued from Page 26
The other part is that I never consid-
down trim and continued my takeoff roll. When someone mentions the Cessna 172, most people think of it as a training airplane ered rejecting my takeoff. To this day, I
The nose lifted higher. This isn’t right. I cannot explain why. At the time, I was a
dialed more nose down trim as my nose but its simplicity makes it a versatile platform for many different operations, including multi-engine pilot, I was type rated in the
wheel lifted off the runway, then my main Cessna Citation, and I was no stranger to
wheels left the ground as we became air- wildlife tracking. (Courtesy Matt Odenbrett) a rejected takeoff. Yet the onset of my
borne into ground effect. My stall warn- out-of-the-ordinary control behavior of
ing horn sounded in protest to being air- “No” I replied. yoke to the midpoint of its travel. The my airplane was so insidious that I never
borne at too low an airspeed. Damn! I I didn’t have time to consider what trim tab moved in a downwards travel. even thought about rejecting the takeoff
dialed in still more nose down trim, then good the fire trucks were going to do for This cannot be! until I was already airborne, and it was
tried pushing the nose lower to gain air- me. I was too focused on maintaining too late to set back down on the remain-
speed and establish my proper pitch atti- control of my very recalcitrant airplane. I reached back into the deep recesses ing runway.
tude for climb. We reached sixty knots With power reduced for approach I dis- of my head and remembered one the pri-
and climbed out of ground effect, away covered I could maintain my approach mary lessons my first Instructor had The landing gear incident was
from the runway and out over Lake attitude and descend at a reasonable air- taught me. To check the trim tab for prop- embarrassing to me. I was so certain that
Pontchartrain, but the higher our airspeed speed. I even used flaps so I would not er operation, dial the trim down, and the I had suffered a bird strike that I fixated
became the more forward force I needed run off the end of the runway, because I tab should move up, and vice-versa. on the control of my airplane, and I did
to use on the yoke to keep my nose from had a 10- to 15-knot tailwind. Down for up, and up for down. not look at the entire picture. If I would
going too high! What the heck was going Over the runway I brought my have looked at my convex mirror or
on!?!?!? power to idle, and my pitch attitude I started moving my trim wheel noticed that my amber gear up light was
became much easier to control, although while watching the trim tab in disbelief. not illuminated it would have improved
Somewhere around 100 feet or I still had to hold forward pressure on the When I dialed nose down trim, the trim my piece of mind much sooner, although
greater, I dialed still more nose down yoke. We touched down and I slowed tab went down. When I dialed it up, the I still think I made the right call. Since I
trim. To my shock, the trim wheel using minimal braking, then taxied to the trim tab went up. could not rule out a bird strike, the pru-
stopped turning as the trim tab hit the for- ramp with the fire trucks in tow. dent action was to land at the nearest suit-
ward stop. I was having to use more and I shut down, and we both got out. I My trim tab had been rigged back- able airport and inspect the airplane for
more muscle to keep my nose down – it kept thinking, “Dammit! That was wards. damage.
still wanted to go ever higher! If I were to close!” What the hell just happened to
lose my grip on the yoke or relax forward me? I checked my flight control move- Again, my disbelieving eyes When someone mentions the Cessna
pressure on it, my nose would have gone ments. Everything moved free and cor- watched as I turned the trim wheel in the 172, most people think of it as a training
too much too high an attitude, and we rect. Elevator moves up when I pull back cockpit from full nose down to full nose airplane for primary and advanced flight
would surely stall and probably spin into on the yoke. Elevator moves down when up. Two, then three times. No, my eyes training, or as a simple, entry-level step
Lake Pontchartrain! I push forward. So why the excessive were not deceiving me. My trim tab was into airplane ownership. It is a depend-
pitching up moment? It couldn’t be the moving opposite to the direction I was able and simple to operate airplane that is
My mind was in overdrive now. pitch trim, could it? turning my pitch trim. easy and cheap to fly. It is not a superior
What do I have control of? Nearly full I looked at the trim wheel. I had not performer in any one area, but its simplic-
forward on the yoke and the nose keeps touched it since I had hit the stop on I heaved a big sigh, closed the door ity makes it a versatile platform that has
wanting to go up. My ailerons and rudder climb out. The trim indicator showed full to my airplane, then walked into the FBO served many functions well for many dif-
are working. The only control I may have down nose trim. What about the trim tab? and called the home office. I decided to ferent operations. Aerial photography,
with my pitch attitude at this point is to I looked at it. let my employer call the maintenance aerial mapping and surveillance, traffic
reduce power. Better find out now. With full nose down trim, the trim shop and describe my discovery to the watch, pipeline patrol, skydiving, and
tab should be deflected all the way up, in shop owner. I then walked away to get a wildlife tracking are amongst its lesser-
We were at around 400-feet eleva- order to force the elevator down and cup of coffee in the FBO and collect my known functions. Thanks to this versatil-
tion when I reduced my power. My nose maintain the desired nose down trim. I thoughts. ity, it is no small wonder that Cessna’s
finally went down towards the horizon pulled back the yoke all the way and model 172 is the most built airplane of all
although I was still too slow and was looked back at the elevator tab. Instead of Familiarity often breeds complacen- time, with more than 44,000 examples
nearly full forward on my yoke. Good, I being deflected downwards, it appeared cy, and this had proven to be my situation. being produced since 1956.
do have some control over my pitch atti- to be in a neutral position. I moved the I had flown this 172RG for years, and I
tude. Now let’s get back to dry land simply assumed that everything was I had my first airplane ride in a 1959
ASAP! rigged correctly. I did not once consider model 172, when I was just nine years
checking the trim tab. I just assumed it old. I rode along on a flight with my
I throttled back to 1700 RPM and would work the way it always worked. I father (who was a private pilot) when he
began a 180-degree right turn back to didn’t even know that checking or re-rig- took a demo-flight with an airplane sales-
Lakefront Airport. My nose dropped fur- ging a trim system was part of a 100-hour man at Torrance Municipal airport, and
ther down as the slipstream from my prop he eventually bought it. Once I was an
lessened. As I continued my right turn I adult, I moved up to the 172 after earning
radioed to Lakefront tower. my Private Pilot certificate in the 152,
earned my other certificates, and eventu-
“Tower, Cessna 65656. I am having ally instructed in the 172 myself. When I
control issues with my airplane and I am started flying for a Charter company, they
making an immediate return to land on had a 172 and a 172RG, which were not
runway one eight left.” only used for instruction, but also for sin-
gle engine charter flights. I still fly them
“Cessna 65656, Lakefront Tower, today. It is probable that the Skyhawks
cleared to land any runway! We are will continue be flown for a very long
rolling fire trucks.” time to come.

“656, roger.”
I finally spoke to my biologist,
“Something’s wrong with the airplane
and we are returning to land.”
“Is everything OK?”

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Daher’s Kodiak Multi-Role Aircraft

Continued from Page 30 Latin America and South America. The resource analysis, training and wildlife The Daher production team at Sand-
global fleet has logged a combined total management/anti-poaching.
since 2019 in terms of manufacturing of more than 278,700 flight hours. point, Idaho is shown with their mile-
enhancements, production efficiencies Additionally, the aircraft easily
and the product support integration is The Kodiak’s excellent handling adapts to water operations through the stone 300th Kodiak aircraft prior to its
remarkable. These are exciting times, and qualities and stability at all speeds – com- installation of amphibious floats without
I’m really proud to be part of the team at bined with loiter times of up to 10 hours the need for structural upgrades. delivery. (Courtesy Daher/Kodiak)
Daher’s Aircraft Division.” – make it a perfectly-tailored special mis-
sions aircraft for uses that include aerial The Kodiak has benefitted from
Kodiak aircraft are in service around mapping, air ambulance, fire suppression continual improvement since its intro-
the globe, with more than half of them support, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, duction, with the Kodiak 100 Series III
registered in North America, followed by Reconnaissance), parachute operations, version incorporating features for
Asia, the Pacific region, Europe, Africa, improved flight safety, greater cabin

& Our ATP series is a feature comfort, augmented operational capabil-
loaded MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ities from both unimproved strips and on
Features watch also offers an Altimeter water with floats, as well as upgraded
for under $90.00!! quality and more comprehensive mainte-
Large Digital Display Available in either a Standard nance coverage. All new-production
Altimeter or Subtractive (Black) Display Kodiak aircraft are being built in the
Barometer Kodiak 100 Series III configuration.
Thermometer The ATP-Pro is The ATP-Pro II is a more
Multiple Alarms a more bulky, conventional-sized model Among the Kodiak 100 Series III
23:59hr Chronograph strong G-Shock with a Stainless Case and upgrades for enhanced flight safety and
99hr Count-Down Timer type with a thick Rubber Strap. The situational awareness is the first integra-
28 City World-Time Zones plastic casing, but is ATP-Pro II can be for tion of Garmin’s GWX 75 Doppler-capa-
Perpetual Calendar surprisingly either men or ladies. ble, fully stabilized color weather radar on
12 or 24 Hour Display lightweight. ATP21200W a Kodiak. Standard equipment that is
Hourly Chime ATP1200W retained on the Kodiak 100 Series III
Electroluminescent BackLight $139.95 includes the Garmin G1000 NXi fully
Altitude and Barometric Log $129.95 integrated flight deck and GFC700 autopi-
ATP 46 x 16mm|ATP II 42 x 14mm $87.50 lot with full envelope protection and level
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Large E6B Calculator Bezel $179.95 $184.95 $199.95 tions, and the standard pitch latch pro-
Constant Sweep Second Hand peller enables easy maneuvering at the
Deploy Clasp on ALL models dock by enabling the propeller to stay in a
100 Meter Water Resistant fine pitch during engine shutdown – giv-
Designed by and for Pilots ing greater control and safety on the water.
Screw-Down Locking Crown Skin gap filler sealant on the aircraft is the
7.5 Inch Strap/Bracelet Lengths fifth step in an industry-leading anti-corro-
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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-puni-
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reports are gathered, analyzed and data based by NASA experts and made available to all interested parties as a tool for creating pro-active aviation safety programs. Additionally, NASA distributes an
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INSTRUCTOR INSIGHT

Every pilot likely recalls that first the aircraft touched down. The aircraft [feet away] at the opposite end. After I found the traffic, I took…control
flight which produced feelings of touched and bounced back into the air. My from the student, who was under the hood,
exhilaration and awe, blended student lowered the nose as the aircraft Engine-Out Practice for Real and started a descent of about 500 to 700
with anticipation of learning to move started to descend. The aircraft began to feet per minute. We reported to Approach
machine through air on their own. porpoise. On the third porpoise, the air- This instructor had to confront a sit- after the traffic passed behind us.
Beyond that lie additional certificates and craft departed the runway…on the left- uation thrust upon the crew when the Approach responded that [the traffic] was
ratings, all of which require the expertise hand side, the nose gear collapsed, and the engine that was intentionally shutdown showing 1,000 feet of vertical separation
and guidance of flight instructors to aircraft stopped just off the runway. I need for training subsequently became an with us, so Approach did not mention that
obtain. The journey is truly a team effort, to re-enforce with this student what to do unintended problem. traffic. Also, that traffic was not talking to
rich with learning opportunities for when the aircraft bounces. A pitch attitude Approach, so Approach did not know their
instructor and student. above the horizon must be maintained • I was conducting a training flight intention. …We continued the approach
throughout the bounce, and a go-around with my student, practicing engine failure and landed at ZZZ.
Flight instruction poses some unusu- must be initiated. during flight. I intentionally shut down
al challenges not typically found in com- the right engine and attempted an airstart A Difficult Chain to Break
mercial operations. Mistakes must often The Opposite Direction Takeoff with the unfeathering accumulator. The
be allowed to unfold so that students can engine would not start, and the propeller A treacherous chain of unrelated
learn to recognize them and correct on Quick actions resolved a critical was still feathered. [Without success], we events led this crew into some fast-
their own. A delicate balance exists conflict that had no definitive singular tried an airstart using the starter. The changing situations and alternating deci-
between allowing students to carry out cause nor any discernable warning. engine heavily vibrated for 20 seconds, sions. The end result was preferable to
actions far enough so learning occurs but so we shut down and followed the proce- many of the alternatives.
not so far that safety is compromised. • My student, whom I was instruct- dure again, but the engine heavily vibrat-
Keeping a watchful eye on students, air- ing at the time, made his departure call ed again for another 30 seconds. We tried • We entered the traffic pattern at
craft status, and other traffic is an ever from Runway 23 at Monroe. We cleared to adjust the power, but we had strong ZZZ for a simulated single-engine, full-
expanding and contracting workload that the runway visually and didn’t see any- vibrations from the engine. After three stop landing after a 2.5-hour flight. In the
requires non-stop vigilance. one. I always look at our oil pressure and unsuccessful attempts to airstart the traffic pattern, the student announced,
temperature and verify ‘airspeed alive,’ engine per emergency checklist, I decid- “Landing checklist,” but both the student
Instructors must know when to inter- which it was. We rotated at 60 [mph] and ed to shut down and secure the engine and instructor were distracted by Tower
vene and when to cross their arms, lean began to climb out. At about that time, I and come back…and land. I [requested calling a traffic alert. We were advised that
back, and let the student continue. That saw another small aircraft right in front priority handling], joined left traffic, and the traffic to follow needed extra room.
takes practice and focus while anticipat- of us climbing out from the opposite run- performed a one engine inoperative land- After locating [that] traffic, we were then
ing the need for lightning-quick reac- way. I couldn’t believe it! Where…did this ing. We landed safely, …were towed back advised by Tower that we were approach-
tions. Both students and instructors savor aircraft appear from? Evasive action was to the ramp, and parked the plane. ing a helicopter 200 feet lower. The student
the satisfaction of a lesson well executed needed, so I took control and turned to pilot turned base and despite extending the
and walk away with increased proficien- the right with approximately 30 degrees Unclear and Present Danger downwind, began an immediate descent
cy and new awareness in their toolkits. of bank and 40 degrees of [heading] below approach profile. After correcting
change to avoid collision. I called out Visibility had been restricted for the the profile, I admonished the student to
This month, Callback highlights frustrated but not mad, “Aircraft depart- student during a practice approach. A stay on speed and profile. The student
some of the challenges and unexpected ing Monroe opposite direction, didn’t you conflict emerged when an unannounced, struggled with unusually high speed on
events that punctuate the chronicles of hear us announce departure?” …They unknown intruder materialized in the air- base and final. The student was showing
flight instruction. replied, “No we did not.” …I think this craft’s blind spot. signs of exhaustion, so I reminded him to
situation…developed [from] the light and keep up his scan and speed control on final
A Solo Student’s Mulligan variable wind we had and the confusion • We, a C172S [with] G1000 [avion- approach. The student elected to execute a
it can create for which runway should be ics], were flying to ZZZ under VFR radar single-engine go-around from a low
This solo flight presumably stirred used. Also, my student has a strong vectors [and planning] for the RNAV Y height, so I took control, reduced power,
both the thrill of victory and the agony of accent. Could it be that the…pilots in the [as] a practice approach. …Approaching and continued the approach. While flaring
defeat in student and instructor alike. other plane didn’t understand him? We the FAF, right after Approach told us to for landing, I heard a scraping noise, real-
had completed a radio check on UNI- contact Tower, we found a Piper Cherokee ized the gear was not extended, applied
• I was watching from the ground COM and had received a ‘loud and [at] our 11 o’clock, less than 500 feet hor- full power, and climbed away from the run-
near the hangars on the north side of clear,’ so I know our radios were func- izontally, above us, descending, and way. I then advised Tower we were going
Runway XX. My student had completed tioning properly. Another factor may be approaching…us. We could not see them around and needed to return for an imme-
two successful patterns to full stops. On his that our runway is highest in the middle until the last moment. They were above our diate emergency landing. No unusual
third final approach, he appeared to be on and could have made it harder to see wing blind spot. Approach never men- vibrations or engine roughness were
a normal descent until approximately 100 another aircraft coming [from] 7,000 tioned…this traffic, and our G1000 dis-
to 50 feet AGL. The aircraft then appeared play never displayed its ADS-B location. Continued on Page 38
to increase descent toward the runway. He
pulled the aircraft to level flight just before

38 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years January 2022

Homebuilder’s Workshop By Ed Wischmeyer

END OF 2021

Things tend to slow down with the information Rudolph was current, no I’ve also purchased a cell phone I have the daily salad for
onset of winter, and this year is no excep- foolin’... chest harness, and maybe that will be the lunch or for dinner?
tion… Not a lot of excitement, aeronauti- solution to doing video recordings of the
cally speaking, but a few more lessons The all-singing, all-dancing Garmin flight instruments as well as documenting Enjoy some pie for me…
learned… G3X Touch was in fine form. The new problems when I’m playing with the
operating system, uploaded immediately avionics. In line with the above, there •••••
Induced by amazing rebates, I before the flight, worked just fine. I’ve will be a harness test flight before I try to
upgraded to a new iPhone 13 Pro Max not yet figured out the glide range ring, record “actual” data. Hopefully the 256 This has been a season of watching
Super Elite and whatever else is in the and that will be on another flight, along GB of data will allow for a bunch of data videos, and there are some good ones out
name. The old iPhone XR, an over- with any other new features I’ve not to be recorded, but I have no idea how to there.
achiever in the iPhone evolution, was learned. get the headset ATC recorded with the
working fine, but why not keep up with video. Did you know that there are eight
technology if the price is reasonable? Once in the air, ForeFlight hic- different kinds of Class E airspace? This
coughed, revealing that 500 MB of data ••••• turned up on a drone pilot refresher
Moving data and apps from the old had not made the transfer nor subse- course, which I have not yet taken.
iPhone to the new was quick and pain- quently been downloaded. The time to Over the years, the routine blood
less. Sort of. Actually, the apps them- find it was today, VFR, clear and forever. tests have shown my numbers to be at the But this gets me back onto one of
selves were not transferred, just the refer- Back at home, the maps are being down- top of the acceptable scale. Not this year! my old soapboxes – mastering the
ences to them in the Apple store, so they loaded as I write this. A number of them were over the line. So knowledge you need to fly in the
all got re-downloaded. A minor nuisance now it’s time for draconian measures on National Airspace System should not be
at best. Sort of. Well, except that apps Lesson learned is that when you sugar, fats, and basically everything that a game of Trivial Pursuit. Somehow, it
lurking in folders got overlooked and I upgrade anything you use related to makes food taste good. At least the blood seems, system designers have no concept
had to open each folder to download the flight, inflight or on the ground, installed pressure numbers remain excellent as of “learnability” nor of customer focus.
apps therein. Hey, I’m a big boy, no or hand held, normal or emergency, long as I keep on exercising. And I’ve “If we implement it, they will learn it.”
whining. check it thoroughly before you count on had enough surgeries with pre-operative Or if they don’t, another part of the FAA
it. EKGs that I’m not concerned with lurk- can violate the pilot for not mastering the
So today, I took my 90-year-old ing problems. system designers’ poor performance.
friend John flying in the RV-9A. No sur- It’s all too easy to think that preflight
prise, he had trouble getting in, but lesson preparation and checklists apply only to So why the increases? Is this an after I’m probably more knowledgeable
learned when he was getting out was to the airframe, but, as appropriate, either effect of COVID? Or a lack of dietary than most on aeronautical trivia, but it’s
use a plastic step stool to complement the include in the “main” checklist or have discipline, never corrected, from when I like everything else – the more you know,
aircraft boarding step. I asked him what separate checklists for everything else had COVID a few months back? Or age? the more you know you don’t know.
he wanted to do, and we wound up doing you use or might need in an emergency – Time will tell if diet will suffice.
an ILS and an LPV approach. He hand iPad if you use that, especially if you use •••••
flew everything, and I coached him with it for an emergency backup; cell phone, No more sugar on the Cheerios,
my long dormant CFII “skills.” and I keep it charging in flight so that if I even the accustomed half teaspoon. Shall Happy New Year, smooth air and
land out, it will be fully charged; and smooth landings!
On Christmas Eve afternoon, ATIS video cameras you use; you get the idea.

Safe Landings ed itself in a dangerous incident that this After notifying Tower, the electrical sys- and restored engine power. Upon restora-
instructor did not anticipate. Who would? tem was shut down as well. To avoid this tion of…power, the engine began to run
Continued from Page 37 as a Flight Instructor, [I will] put my rough, intermittently. …Realizing it was
detected. On downwind, I executed the • I was instructing [my] student for hand on the landing gear lever to [deter] not an action by the Check Airman or
landing checklist and made a normal land- a Commercial Multi add-on. After one the student [from] handling it. myself, we agreed to pause the check ride
ing. I believe the distraction of two traffic hour of flight, we returned to practice to work together to determine the issue. We
alerts resulted in both the student and me touch and goes and short field landings A Check Ride to Remember tried various power settings and adjusted
failing to complete the landing checklist. and takeoffs. The student landed the air- the mixtures attempting to resolve
The student, struggling with speed and plane, then retracted the flaps and accel- When an unplanned problem arose the…roughness, but we could not identify
profile, further distracted us, and we both erated for takeoff. The student [then] for this ATP candidate, diplomacy, team- which engine was running rough, as all
failed to verify configuration and complete suddenly retracted the landing gear. I work, and good judgment prevailed. indications were normal. As PIC during
our final approach checklist. Contributing took the controls to save the airplane, but the check ride, I determined the best
factors were high heat, student check ride the nose went down. I put the landing • On my ATP check ride, after com- course of action was to return to ZZZ to a
stress, and a long flight. gear down, but it was too late, and the pleting…steep turns, stalls, a simulated full stop and discontinue the check ride.
propellers hit the ground. I aborted the inflight engine failure, …boxed memory
Out of the Blue takeoff, retarded throttles, secured the items, and the QRH checklist, the Check
engines, and shut off the fuel system. Airman deemed the maneuver satisfactory
A lower probability threat manifest-

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GAMA ANNOUNCES 2022 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP

On Dec. 22, the General Aviation as chair of the Security Issues engages with senior European politicians and Chuck Wiplinger, President and
Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Committee. The committee works to policymakers to advocate for the interests of CEO of Wipaire, will extend his term as
announced its Executive Committee establish best practices for general avia- general aviation in Europe including regula- chair of the Policy and Legal Issues
leadership team for 2022. The Executive tion security and engages with govern- tory changes, policy initiatives and commu- Committee. The committee tracks and
Committee is comprised of members of ment agencies on security policies and nications strategies. Previously, Van Den analyzes and responds to legal develop-
GAMA’s Board of Directors, who pro- regulatory requirements. This will be Langenbergh served as chair of the ments, litigation trends and policies pre-
vide strategic leadership for the associa- Brooks’ first time serving on the Airworthiness and Maintenance Policy senting business and legal risks or oppor-
tion and lead its policy committees. Executive Committee, he has served on Committee. tunities to general aviation manufactur-
GAMA’s Board of Directors since 2017. ers. Previously, Wiplinger served as chair
Michael Amalfitano, President and Tyson Weihs, Co-Founder and CEO of the Technical Policy Committee.
CEO at Embraer Executive Jets, will David Coleal, CEO of Incora, will of ForeFlight, will again serve as chair of
serve as Chair of the Board. Previously, extend his term as chair of the the Flight Operations Policy Committee. The GAMA Executive Committee
Amalfitano served as Vice Chair and Airworthiness and Maintenance Policy The committee works to ensure that an was elected by the Board of Directors
chair of the Communication Committee. Committee. The committee works with adequate air transportation infrastructure during its Fall Board Meeting.
authorities to promote appropriate regula- is available for general aviation and
Eric Hinson, CEO at SimCom tions and policies for maintenance and addresses impediments to operations of For more information about the
International, will serve as Vice Chair. repair stations. Previously, Coleal served general aviation aircraft. GAMA Executive Committee visit
Previously Hinson served as chair of the as chair of the Environment Committee. gama.aero.
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TECNAM P2010 TDI ACHIEVES FAA CERTIFICATION

Tecnam announced on Nov. 24 that Tecnam recently announced the FAA has awarded full Type Certificate to the P2010 load-carrying structure and unique Italian
the Federal Aviation Administration TDI. (Courtesy Tecnam) style. The fuselage and vertical fin,
(FAA) has awarded full Type Certificate entirely made of pre-peg carbon fibres,
to the P2010 TDI with the number excess of 1,000 NM and endurance of up P2010 series design characteristics that provide the best use of space, while
A00066CE for Part 23 of the FAA to 12 hours, all monitored through the provide: cabin comfort, low noise and wings, horizontal tail and rudder, as well
Regulations. state-of-the-art standard Garmin minimal vibration. The GFC-700 autopi- as all the load-carrying structures, are
G1000Nxi avionics package. lot with ESP Electronic Stability and built with 70-plus years’ experience of
The P2010 airframe, with its wide, Protection, which ensures smooth and light alloy structures.
composite, fuselage design and the all- Tecnam and Continental are work- precise autopilot operations in now
metal wing and stabilator, has proven to ing on the latest improvement of included in the Standard Package, while Flight safety is self-evident in the
be the perfect platform to match the Sustainable Aviation Fuel, for a real com- some of the many options available latest certification requirements, fol-
Diesel engine performance and capabili- mitment for greener future with SAF. include Premium Italian Leather interiors lowed by the electrically operated,
ties. The consolidated comfort, 3rd door with electric seat, and additional safety adjustable-height seats with 26G-capable
back seat accessibility, safety and reliabil- “The addition of the Continental that can be provided by the Garmin GTS- crashworthiness. Flying experience is the
ity of the “P Twenty-Ten” are now Diesel Engine is more proof that Tecnam 800 TAS system. ultimate with the Garmin G1000 NXi
accompanied by the added efficiency is dedicated to the General Aviation glass cockpit and GFCTM 700 autopilot,
granted by the use of Diesel/JetA1 fuel. Marketplace by providing safe, efficient, The P2010 TDI is a culmination of entirely integrated and tuned around the
This proven power plant technology innovative aircraft for today’s pilots.” all the very latest technologies, where Continental CD-170 engine.
attributes to the extremely low operating says Tecnam’s Director of Sales, David Tecnam’s ability to manage both metal
costs provided by the dual FADEC-con- Copeland. and composite components has shaped a Continental’s JetA1/Diesel-powered
trolled Continental engine. unique solution in terms of efficiency, 170 hp engine offers ease of flying with
The Tecnam Engineering Team paid its single-lever control, full FADEC,
The Continental Diesel 170 hp particular attention to maintaining the electronic engine monitoring and redun-
Turbocharged Engine joins the P2010 dant safety features. The CD-170 is the
power plant options of the 180 hp newest design and also the highest-horse-
Avgas/Mogas and 215 hp Avgas engine. power engine in the CD-100 series, well-
This latest engine pairing brings the avia- proven with more than 7,500 engines
tion market unbeatable fuel efficiency delivered and over 8.5 million service
and performance: the Turbo Diesel/JetA1 flight hours.
power plant offers an outstanding cruise-
fuel burn that ranges from 4.5 USG/hr Tecnam’s Managing Director,
(17 litres/hr) at 55 percent power, to 7 Giovanni Pascale says: “The FAA certifi-
USG/hr (27 litres/hr) at 75 percent power. cation of the P2010 Tdi marks a signifi-
This provides consistent performance up cant milestone for the Tecnam US
to 8,000 feet and allows operations up to Market, the availability of Jet A1 in every
18,000 feet, allowing the P2010 to “soar airport makes our four-seater the ideal
higher” (for which an optional oxygen machine for cross-country mission and
system is available). The standard P2010 efficient flight training.”
fuel tanks ensure an unrivalled range in
Learn more at from Tecnam’s web-
site, www.tecnam.com.

SUN ‘N FUN AEROSPACE EXPO SET FOR APRIL 5-10,

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Experience the thunderous roar of event with more than 500 exhibitors, ever with an optimistic growth projection Sun ‘n Fun is slated for April 5-10 with a
the Thunderbirds as they display the hands-on workshops teaching hundreds in store for STEM-related careers.”
pride, precision, and professionalism the of building and maintenance skills, variety of performers, workshops and
U.S. Air Force represents at the return of dozens of forums educating pilots and At the Aerospace Center for
the 48th annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace maintainers about safety, and many other Excellence, all students can engage with forums. (Courtesy Sun ‘n Fun)
Expo April 5-10, 2022. Tickets are now timely topics – they’ll never be a dull the future of STEM, AeroSTEM, and
on sale on the Sun ‘n Fun website, fly- moment. aviation by directly interacting with momentum needed to stay ahead of the
snf.org or directly at fly- hands-on activities led by some of the curve! Learn more at flysnf.org.
snf.org/aerospace-expo/ticket-informa- “The Aerospace Center for brightest and best professionals in the
tion/. This week-long event is “Where Excellence is the heart and soul of our world. Once here, youth and adult avia-
It’s At” and engages spectators and par- existence. The Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace tors receive education in just about any
ticipants alike. Expo makes it possible for us to meet our topic imaginable on the world’s first pur-
mission to engage, educate, and acceler- posely built STEM, AeroSTEM, and avi-
As the largest convention in Florida, ate the next generation of aerospace pro- ation campus ecosystem, including the
the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo brings fessionals,” explains President and CEO Ramus SkyLab Innovation Center!
together the great minds of the aviation John “Lites” Leenhouts. “Providing Forty-seven years in the making, this
industry and its hobbyists. Explore the STEM education is more important than generation’s dream is gaining the

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42 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years January 2022

FAA SELECTS CAPT. BILLY NOLEN TO LEAD SAFETY OFFICE

The U.S. Department of requires constant vigilance and continu- management ranks to become the air- Captain Billy Nolen, an experienced avi-
Transportation’s Federal Aviation ous improvement. We look forward to line’s managing director for corporate ation safety professional and former air-
Administration has selected Captain Billy him joining our leadership team.” safety and regulatory affairs. line captain, has been appointed to head
Nolen, an experienced aviation safety pro- the FAA’s aviation safety organization
fessional and former airline captain, to head “I have spent my entire professional In 2015, Nolen became senior vice beginning early this year.
the agency’s aviation safety organization. life seeking to influence and advance avi- president for safety, security and opera-
ation safety and the safety culture of tions at Airlines for America, a trade (Courtesy FAA and LinkedIn)
As Associate Administrator for every organization I’ve been blessed to group that represents the airlines. From
Aviation Safety, Nolen will lead a team of be a part of,” said Captain Nolen. “I look 2018 to 2019, he served as executive Nolen will begin work with the FAA
more than 7,600 FAA employees who forward to joining the incredible team of manager for group safety and health at in early 2022.
oversee all aspects of aviation safety, professionals that make up the FAA and Qantas. He moved to WestJet in 2020.
including aerospace manufacturing, air- working tirelessly to advance aviation
line operations, business and general avi- safety both domestically and globally.” In addition to his professional avia-
ation activities, and the growing fields of tion experience, Nolen served tours of
unmanned aircraft systems and electric Prior to his employment at West Jet, duty in the U.S. Army as an airplane and
propulsion. Nolen most recently served Nolen held safety leadership positions at helicopter pilot and safety officer. He
as Vice President for Safety, Security and Qantas Airways, Airlines for America holds a Bachelor of Science in
Quality for WestJet Airlines in Canada. and American Airlines. He began his pro- Professional Aeronautics from Embry-
fessional career in 1989 as a pilot for Riddle Aeronautical University, as well
“I have said many times that aviation American, earning type ratings on as specialized aviation safety manage-
safety is a journey, not a destination,” Boeing 757, 767 and McDonnell ment certificates from the University of
said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. Douglas MD-80 aircraft. He later man- Southern California, United States Army
“Billy Nolen understands aviation safety, aged the carrier’s Aviation Safety Action Safety Center and the United States Navy
and he understands that our journey Program (ASAP) and rose through the Postgraduate School.

MAJOR GENERAL CHARLES BOLDEN HONORED WITH WRIGHT
BROTHERS MEMORIAL TROPHY

The National Aeronautic agement from the University of Southern Bolden left NASA and returned to Major General Charles Bolden, USMC
Association (NAA) presented Major California. the operating forces of the U.S. Marine
General Charles Bolden, USMC (Ret.) Corps in 1994, and was assigned as the (Ret.) was awarded the 2020 Wright
with the 2020 Wright Brothers Memorial After graduating from the Naval Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen at
Trophy at the 73rd Annual Wright Academy in 1968, Bolden was commis- the U.S. Naval Academy. During Brothers Memorial Trophy by the NAA at
Memorial Dinner on Dec. 17, 2021, in sioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Operation Desert Thunder-Kuwait in
Washington, DC. Marine Corps. After completing flight 1998, he was assigned as the the 73rd Annual Wright Memorial Dinner
training, Bolden became a Naval Aviator. Commanding General of the 1st Marine
Bolden is being recognized for “his During the Vietnam War, Bolden flew Expeditionary Force. That same year, he on Dec. 17, 2021. (Courtesy NAA)
impassioned commitment to public serv- more than 100 combat missions between was promoted to Major General. Bolden
ice in aviation and aerospace as an avia- 1972 and 1973, piloting the A-6A retired from the Marine Corps in 2003 large federal agencies by the Partnership
tor, astronaut, and leader and his dedica- Intruder. Several years later, Bolden grad- after commanding the 3rd Marine for Public Service. Bolden retired as
tion to excellence for the advancement of uated from the U.S. Naval Test Pilot Aircraft Wing. NASA Administrator in January 2017.
all humanity.” School. As a test pilot, Bolden flew
numerous test projects in the A-6E, EA- Bolden eventually went on to Among Bolden’s numerous awards
Established by NAA in 1948 to 6B, and A-7C/E aircraft. He logged more become the Administrator of NASA from and recognitions include the National
honor the memory of Orville and Wilbur than 6,000 hours flying time during his 2009 to 2017. He is the first and, to date, Space Trophy (2014), Nierenberg Prize
Wright, the trophy is awarded annually to active military career. the only Senate-confirmed African- (2016), Carl Sagan Award (2017),
a living American for “…significant pub- American to hold that post. As NASA enshrinement into the National Aviation
lic service of enduring value to aviation Beginning in 1980, Bolden spent 14 Administrator, Bolden led the agency in Hall of Fame (2017), and National Air
in the United States.” One of the most years as an Astronaut with NASA. He the development of the powerful Space and Space Museum Trophy (2019). As an
important, historic, and visible aerospace ventured into space a total of four times Launch System rocket and the Orion Astronaut, Bolden was inducted into the
awards in the world, the Wright Brothers as part of NASA’s Space Shuttle pro- spacecraft, which are the foundations for International Space Hall of Fame in 1997
Memorial Trophy reflects a timeline of gram, including two missions as the Pilot future space missions beyond Earth’s and the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in
the most innovative inventors, explorers, and two as Mission Commander. Bolden orbit. He also supported the development 2006. NASA awarded him the
industrialists, and public servants in aero- first served as Pilot on the Space Shuttle of commercial space transportation sys- Exceptional Service Award in 1988,
nautics and astronautics. Columbia in 1986. In the wake of the tems within the United States, including 1989, and 1991. Bolden’s military deco-
Challenger disaster, he was assigned as their use to resupply the International rations include the Defense Superior
Bolden was born and raised in the Chief of the Safety Division. In 1990, Space Station. Other achievements Service Medal and the Distinguished
Columbia, South Carolina. Following he piloted the Space Shuttle Discovery include presiding over the landing of the Flying Cross.
graduation from high school in 1964, he during its mission to deploy the Hubble Mars Curiosity Rover in 2012 and the
was appointed to the U.S. Naval Space Telescope. Next, in 1992, Bolden Juno spacecraft’s entry into Jupiter’s orbit “I can’t begin to thank the Wright
Academy after writing then-President served as the Mission Commander for in 2016, as well as preparation for the
Lyndon Johnson directly because his Space Shuttle Atlantis. Lastly, in 1994, he launch of the James Webb Space Continued on Page 43
Senators and Congressman refused to led the Space Shuttle Discovery for the Telescope. During his last five years as
nominate him. At the Naval Academy, historic first joint-American–Russian Administrator, NASA was consistently
Bolden became the President of his class. Space Shuttle mission. Overall, Bolden named the “Best Place to Work” among
He received his B.S. in electrical science logged 680 hours in space.
and later earned his M.S. in systems man-

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NATA Reports:

OSHA MODIFIES IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE FOR COVID-19

VACCINE AND TESTING ETS

Editor’s Note: Information, rules and information had not yet been released.) workers; maintain and preserve testing Boeing recently released the following state-
mandates regarding COVID-19 vaccines In the meantime, businesses with records for as long as ETS remains in
and testing change frequently. Please effect ment regarding COVID-related safety pre-
check with NATA officials (www.nata. 100-plus employees should be prepared
aero, toll free 1-800-808-6282) or other to comply with OSHA’s new timeline. Both PCR and antigen tests are cautions: “The safety of Boeing employees,
aviation officials for the most up-to-date acceptable
information. By January 10, 2022: their dependents and visitors to our sites is a
• Develop COVID-19 vaccine poli- • Employers are not required to pay
A federal appeals court ruling has cy and disseminate to employees for testing or provide paid time off for top priority. Boeing’s Chief Medical Officer
given the Occupational Safety and • Determine employee vaccination testing
Health Administration (OSHA) a green status, obtain proof of vaccination, and and our International Health Services team
light on its Emergency Temporary maintain employee vaccination records OSHA issued the following state-
Standard (ETS) requiring workers to be and roster ment on its website: “To provide employ- track health conditions using the guidance
vaccinated or tested weekly for COVID- • Require face coverings for unvac- ers with sufficient time to come into com-
19 at private companies with 100 or more cinated workers when indoors or in vehi- pliance, OSHA will not issue citations for of the World Health Organization and the
employees. On Friday, Dec. 24, the Sixth cles with other employees noncompliance with any requirements of
Circuit Court of Appeals reversed an ear- • Provide up to four hours of paid the ETS before Jan. 10 and will not issue U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
lier court decision that had temporarily leave for employees to receive each vac- citations for noncompliance with the
halted the ETS. In response, OSHA cine dose and reasonable paid sick leave standard’s testing requirements before Prevention. We continue to adapt and evolve
announced intentions to resume imple- for recovery after each dose Feb. 9, so long as an employer is exercis-
mentation of the ETS on a modified • Make available aggregate data that ing reasonable, good faith efforts to come our emergency management procedures to
schedule. includes total number of employees and into compliance with the standard.”
total number of vaccinated employees at address the impact of the coronavirus.”
The Sixth Circuit Court ruling has each workplace For more detailed information about
already prompted a flood of appeals to the OSHA Vaccine and Testing ETS, read Boeing is the world's largest aerospace
the U.S. Supreme Court, which the Biden By February 9, 2022: NATA’s executive summary,
Administration was asked to respond to • Implement weekly COVID-19 www.nata.aero. NATA will continue to company and leading manufacturer of com-
by Dec. 30. (By In Flight’s deadline, that testing protocol for all unvaccinated monitor this situation and provide infor-
mation on their website. mercial jetliners, defense, space and securi-

ty systems, and service provider of aftermar-

ket support. (Courtesy Boeing)

Garmin Certifies the GFC 600 Digital Autopilot

Continued from Page 25 is engaged provide airspeed protection while the to being in the next 12-months, or to
As a standard feature, pilots receive pilot is hand-flying the aircraft. express interest in a specific aircraft
vates a loaded missed approach when make/model, visit www.garmin .com/
paired with a GTN 650/750 or GTN Garmin Electronic Stability and The GFC 600 digital autopilot for GFC600.
650Xi/750Xi navigator Protection (ESP) with the GFC 600 digi- the Cessna P210N is available immedi-
tal autopilot, which works to assist the ately through select Garmin authorized
• Pitch-trim servo that adds automat- pilot in maintaining the aircraft in a stable dealers. Garmin continues to add addi-
ic trim and improved manual electric trim flight condition. ESP functions independ- tional aircraft models to the growing STC
ently of the autopilot and works in the list for the GFC 600 autopilot. To view
• Control wheel steering that allows background to help pilots avoid inadver- the most up-to-date aircraft STC list,
the pilot to adjust pitch, roll, altitude hold, tent flight attitudes or bank angles and including certifications that are expected
vertical speed or airspeed references
using the control yoke while the autopilot

Major General Charles Bolden Honored

Continued from Page 42 said NAA President Greg Principato. Administration General Lloyd “Fig” Newton,
“When you take into account Charlie Nicholas Calio, President & CEO, 2018 Wright Trophy Recipient
Brothers Memorial Trophy selection Bolden’s career and commitment, he Airlines for America TJ Schulz, President, The Aero
committee for making this prestigious truly embodies what this award is meant Daniel Dumbacher, Executive Club of Washington
honor possible,” said Bolden. “As this to recognize. In every aspect of his career Director, American Institute of
honor continues to sink in, I am humbled he has served causes and missions greater Aeronautics and Astronautics The 73rd Annual Wright Memorial
and feeling even more the effect of the than himself. His example will inspire Eric Fanning, President & CEO, Dinner was hosted by the Aero Club of
‘imposter syndrome’ as I think of the future generations.” Aerospace Industries Association Washington on the anniversary of the
many true heroes of aviation who preced- David Hartman, Aviation and Wright Brother’s first flight. For more
ed me with this award. This is an incred- 2020 Wright Brothers Memorial Space Documentary Writer information about the award or to view a
ible honor and I really look forward to Trophy Selection Committee Members: Mary Miller, Vice President, list of past recipients, please visit
trying to live up to its legacy and inspire Industry and Government Affairs, www.naa.aero.
many future Wright Brothers Memorial James Albaugh, Chairman, Signature Aviation
Trophy winners.” National Aeronautic Association Norman Mineta, 2006 Wright
James Bridenstine, Administrator, Trophy Recipient
“The Wright Brothers Memorial National Aeronautics and Space
Trophy is our greatest individual honor,”

44 In Flight USA Celebrating 38 Years January 2022

A MASTER JOINS KING SCHOOLS

“Learning pilots benefit greatly from Brian Hough has joined King Schools as the Senior Vice President of Sales and out by the growth of Liberty’s aeronauti-
Brian Hough’s approach to course cal student enrollment, which skyrocket-
design,” says King Schools CEO, Barry Business Development. Photographed are (L-R) John King, Martha King, Brian ed during his tenure from a handful to
Knuttila. “It is similar to ours at King nearly 4,000.
Schools: Make sure each component of Hough, Barry Knuttila. (Courtesy King Schools)
any complex subject is clearly under- “We’re very fortunate to have Brian
stood before proceeding to the next.” Training Course Outlines for private and instructor at three different Cessna Pilot join King Schools,” said Knuttila. “We’ve
commercial students and for the coveted Center flight schools that use King been admirers of his for many years and
Landing, which is the most daunting Restricted ATP. His approach to teaching Schools developed syllabi. know that Brian will provide new ideas
challenge for any new student, is an landings is typical of his sensitivity to the and capabilities that will benefit our cus-
example. “No book dissects that last 50 student’s state of mind. His simple, stu- Hough’s previous professional posi- tomers in the many years ahead.”
feet,” Brian Hough says. “You need to dent-centered motto says it all: “I want to tion, which he occupied for eight years,
break it down to make it easier for a stu- see you succeed.” was with Liberty University School of Practicing what he preaches, Hough
dent who may be overwhelmed and terri- Aeronautics, where he was not only an owned a full-motion Redbird FMX simu-
fied at seeing that concrete rushing up.” In November, Hough joined King adjunct professor and Part 141 chief lator, and has owned three airplanes: a
Schools as Senior Vice President of instructor, but also grew Liberty’s roster Cherokee Six, a Cessna 172RG, and a
“Just flying round and round while Business Development and Sales with an of affiliated flight schools from one to 88 twin-engine Beech Duchess. In addition to
the student tries to figure it out,” he contin- emphasis on further developing King’s throughout the country. All rely on King his professional work, he has served as a
ues, “is not an efficient way to teach. As offerings to colleges, universities, and Schools course material as part of their national council representative, volunteer
with any complex subject matter, you have flight schools. It’s a role for which he is curriculum. He calls himself “an entre- judge, and chief judge at many regional
to divide it up into manageable pieces. perfectly suited, having been chief preneurial person,” a description borne and National Intercollegiate Flying
First demonstrate and have the student Association (NIFA) events. He has also
control only the throttle. Then only the served as a state certified fire fighter, res-
rudder. Then, when the student is comfort- cue specialist, first responder, and medic.
able with all the parts, put them together.” At the other end of the activity range, he
water skied on a show team for several
With undergraduate and masters years, and is a dedicated football fan.
degrees in aeronautics, Hough has devot-
ed his entire career to flight training, not “Brian is a very engaged person,” says
only of student pilots but also of flight King Schools Co-chairman John King.
instructors. A nationally recognized “We’re very happy to have him join us.”
authority, he has served as chief instruc-
tor at several large flight schools, traveled Brian can be reached at bhough@
to India and China to host seminars and KingSchools.com. Drop him a hello, and
develop training curricula, and designed feel free to ask him questions about your
and gained FAA approval for perform- flight school or university. Learn more at
ance-based reduced-time Part 141 King Schools, KingSchools.com.

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AMELIA EARHART HANGAR

MUSEUM TAKES YOU BACK IN TIME

The new, multi-purpose Amelia Earhart hangar facility in Atchison, Kan., will serve as

a museum and as an airport terminal and community gathering space. It has a Schweiss

Doors bifold liftstrap door measuring 69 feet, 4 inches by 19 feet, 7 inches, with auto-

matic latches and three large windows located high on the upper half of the door to let

in natural light. (Courtesy Schweiss Doors)

Visiting the Amelia Earhart Hangar This Lockheed Electra 10-E airplane,
Museum and her nearby birthplace home one of only 14 ever made, is identical to
museum in Atchison, Kan., provides the the aircraft Earhart flew on her fateful
opportunity to go back in time when the journey and attempt to be the first woman
most famous female pilot, who some to ever circumnavigate the world. The
would argue was more acclaimed than Electra 10E was 38 feet, 7 inches long
Charles Lindberg, began her dreams to with a wingspan of 55 feet. It is named
take to the sky. Muriel after Amelia Earhart’s younger
sister, Grace Muriel Earhart Morrissey.
The star attraction of the hangar
museum is the last surviving Lockheed (Courtesy Schweiss Doors)
Electra 10-E airplane, one of only 14 ever
made. It is identical to the aircraft Earhart Al J. Mueller Construction of St. Joseph,
flew on her fateful journey and attempt to Mo., for the design-build construction of a
be the first woman to ever circumnavi- pre-engineered metal building that will
gate the world. It is named Muriel after house the museum, hangar space, viewing
Amelia Earhart’s younger sister, Grace mezzanine, lobby, storage/prep bay, offices,
Muriel Earhart Morrissey. pilots’ lounge, conference and community
room. The door was installed by DH Pace
The Amelia Earhart birthplace home Door company of Olathe, Kan.
is an historic building filled with the mys-
tery of aviator Amelia Earhart. The house “We recommended this door and
she lived in from age 3 to 12 was built in we’ve used Schweiss bifold doors going
1861 in a Gothic Revival style and is on back to 1994 on at least two other hangars
a bluff overlooking the Missouri River. we’ve built,” says Brett Hausman,
Amelia Mary Earhart was born in this Executive Vice President at Mueller
house July 24, 1897. Construction. “It’s a good, user-friendly
door and nice and quiet when it opens. The
The new multi-purpose hangar facil- people at Schweiss Doors were all very
ity will not only serve as a museum, but good, very responsive and quick to pro-
as an airport terminal and community vide information as far as calculations on
gathering space. To preserve the history sheet length and things like that.”
of Amelia Earhart, the 16,800-square-
foot beautiful 1920-30s style hangar Hausman says his company was the
museum is located at the Atchison design-build contractor on the job, setting
Amelia Earhart Memorial Airport. in motion the initial design and then
working in conjunction with Creal, Clark
It has a Schweiss Doors bifold lift- & Seifert Architects/Engineers of St.
strap door with automatic latches and Joseph, for the final design work.
three large windows located high on the
upper half of the door for natural lighting. Continued on Page 46
The door measures 69 feet, 4 inches by
19 feet, 7 inches.

“The door is awesome and has been
wonderful for us,” says Allison Balder-
rama, museum director. “We’ve used it a
lot to bring in larger deliveries. It runs
perfectly every time and it’s very easy to
be able to tell people how to operate it,
because there are different people here
that have access to the building.”

The hangar museum contracted with

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Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum

Continued from Page 45 Three theories still abound to this six miles off its actual position. ble. The hangar museum plans will offer:
day regarding the disappearance of this In the legacy of the famed aviatrix, Thirteen interactive exhibits and activa-
Earhart’s Disappearance famous pilot and her navigator. One the- tions, a virtual reality flight simulator,
Remains a Mystery ory has it that Earhart crashed at sea due the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum will scale model of Muriel’s cockpit, historic
to technical difficulties or the inability to educate, inspire and empower all genera- correspondence and collectibles that have
After completing a number of historic find the small island. The second theory tions in the pursuit of flight. In the sum- shaped the history of flight and a large
flights by a woman, including her first solo proposes that Earhart accidentally landed mer of 2016, the Atchison Amelia Earhart collection of Earhart artifacts.
flight across the Atlantic Ocean, Earhart in the Central Pacific that was, at the Foundation acquired Muriel. The hangar
embarked on the most challenging flight of time, controlled by the Japanese Navy. museum’s vision is robust to develop an “We are slowly getting together dif-
her career. In March 1937, when she was There was a lot of tension between pre- aviation museum within the Atchison ferent artifacts that we are going to pres-
just shy of 40-years-old, she took to the war Japan and the United States during Amelia Earhart Airport to showcase ent over time in rotating exhibit spaces,”
sky in an effort to fly around the world that time. Others say the Japanese may Muriel while creating an educational and Balderrama says. “We’ve received some
along the equator. History will tell you she have believed Earhart landed on an unin- visitor experience that honors the accom- artifacts from the local historical society
and her navigator, Fred Noonan, were habited island and was not able to get plishments of Earhart. on loan, different things from different
unable to complete the trip, supposedly help before dying on the island. times. We’re hoping to do some aviation,
running out of fuel and dropping into the According to experts, evidence shows Phase 2: With the hangar museum historical-themed summer camps as well
Pacific Ocean about three-fourths of the that the charts used by Earhart and built, the next step in its vision is to build in partnership with the airport, since we
way to Howland Island, where she was Noonan placed Howland Island nearly the exhibits and have inspiration come share the building with them.”
scheduled to refuel. alive. The museum will encourage young
minds to achieve the seemingly impossi- Continued on Page 47

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TECNAM EXPANDS U.S. PRESENCE American Aircraft Sales Co.

Tecnam Aircraft announced on Dec. piston twin for short-haul operations. 70 YEARS IN BUSINESS–NEW LOCATION
14 that it has appointed three new exclu- Tecnam recently introduced the
sive sales representatives with the aim to 1978 Piper Warrior 161 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk
focus the sales and support representation P2010 TDI, which achieved FAA certifi- 3958 TTSN, 2060 SFRMAN, Digital IFR.
in the United States. cation. This is a new entrant for the 2968 TTSN, 968 SMOH, Project price....... Original paint and interior. Annual inspec-
General Aviation market, as it is capable ......................................................$39,950 tion expired....................................$84,950
Altisky, Volare Air and Flightline to burn JetA1, Diesel and soon
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port experience. Altisky’s territory includes Tecnam aircraft are the most recent to be
Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, awarded FAA Certification in the market 1387 SNEW 180 HP Engine, 5200 TTSN, IFR,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, and represents the company’s dedication Hangar Kept, Looks like new, NDH. ..........CALL! 60 HRS Since Restoration..........$295,000
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the State of Florida. Each of these com- prospects and customers will benefit
panies provide a complete line up of greatly from their expertise in represent-
Tecnam flight solutions and full technical ing the Tecnam brand.”
support for personal and corporate own-
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for Tecnam: “The United States is a strate-
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largest and broadest product line of our listening. Together we can shape the
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Earhart Hangar Museum 1971 Cessna Skyhawk 172L 2005 Cessna T182T Skylane

Complete restoration 2009, 595 SMOH, 7900 Only 878 hrs since new and 550 hrs SMOH.
TTSN, NDH, super nice airplane...............$119,950 Garmin G-1000, looks like new!.....MAKE OFFER

Continued from Page 46 in Orlando, Fla., where she ended up SALE PENDING SOLD
tucked behind the museum to rot.
Phase 3: Exhibits and activations are 1980 Cessna 152 1979 Cessna Skyhawk 172N
slated to be installed and fully open to the In 2016, the Atchison Amelia 900 SMOH, 11,000 TTSN, Recent new paint, 400 SMOH, 7900 TTSN, nice original paint,
public in the spring of 2022. Until then, the Earhart Foundation adopted this beloved complete new interior and new windows. Looks flown regular, NDH..............................$98,950
hangar museum is open by appointment plane, sending her on her final and most like new................................................$75,000
only. In the spirit of dreaming big, their important journey. After weeks of metic-
hope is to bring wonder and educational ulously dismantling and preparing the SOLD SOLD
opportunities to children and classrooms plane for her overland adventure, a caval-
around the country. The foundation has cade of escorts guided Muriel during her 1979 Cessna Skyhawk 172N 1946 Ercoupe 415-C
created two teacher’s guides that are avail- 18-day, 1,500-mile trip home from her 500 SMOH, 12000 TTSN, hangar kept Arizona Light sport category. 41 SMOH, 2285 TTSN,
able through the hangar museum’s office. hangar in El Cajon, Calif., to Atchison. airplane, new interior, NDH............Sale Pending fresh annual, super clean hangar kept
............................................................$29,950
Muriel Embarks on a Long After years of dreaming and plan-
Journey Home ning, the vision to formulate the Amelia 1942 Boeing Stearman PT-17 1940 Phillips Aviation CT-2 Skylark
Earhart Hangar Museum is nearly a real- Completely restored to like new condition with
Muriel has had many owners and ity and should be near completion in the 70 hours since new; one of only two made
lived in may places prior to her final spring 2022. The interior of the hangar many new updates. 225 HP Lycoming engine with by the Phillips Screwdriver manufacturer
homecoming. Delivered on Dec. 6, 1935, museum still has exhibits yet to be ...................................Considering Offers
to Pan-American Supply Corporation, installed, but at this time, is open for tours 630 SMOH, Electrical system with Garmin
Muriel was transferred and operated by a by appointment. To schedule an appoint- Avionics, Must see! ...........................$139,950
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BOB AND FLO IRWIN WERE POSTHUMOUSLY INDUCTED INTO THE
HOMEBUILDER’S HALL OF FAME AT THE

EAA MUSEUM IN OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Bob and Flo Irwin founded Fullerton Air Parts (1956),
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co.(1965), and ACS
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to the sport aviation community. Jim Irwin, President of
Aircraft Spruce and John Irwin, President of ACS

Products Co. accepted the awards on behalf of their par-
ents from EAA President Jack Pelton and Homebuilt
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