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February
5, 2010 Volume 10, Number 5 |
SUPER BOWL XLIV FLIGHT
RESTRICTIONS
 The
FAA announced two-tiered airspace restrictions for Super Bowl XLIV,
scheduled for February 7 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida. The
following temporary flight restriction (TFR) will apply on game day from
4-11:59 p.m. local. Read
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READERS REACT POSITIVELY
TO SPORT AVIATION'S NEW LOOK
 After
nearly two years of work and considerable member input, the redesigned
Sport Aviation appeared early last month and reader reaction to the
makeover has been overwhelmingly positive. Change is never easy and
consensus is very difficult to achieve; however a vast majority of the
readers were excited with what they saw when it arrived in the mail. Read
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MICHIGAN
TEEN BECOMES AVIATION PIONEER
 Sixteen
year-old Tyler Whitney, of Fenwick, Michigan, probably never looked at
himself as an aviation pioneer. He is one, however, as he became the
first EAA Young Eagle to pass his FAA Private Pilot written test through
the Sporty’s Online Pilot Training Course now offered free to all
Young Eagles. Read
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CONGRESSIONAL
GA CAUCUS PLOTS LEGISLATIVE STRATEGY
Leaders of the United States Senate and House General Aviation Caucus
met in Washington, D.C this week to set priorities for the upcoming
legislative year. The meeting followed inaugural meeting of the
Senate GA caucus on January 28, to discuss preliminary plans for the
year and to begin the process of articulating goals and activities. Read
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CONCORDE
COURT CASE BEGINS A DECADE AFTER CRASH
It was nearly 10 years ago, on July 25, 2000, that the supersonic
Concorde suffered the only crash during its time in service (1969-2003).
The tragic crash killed 113 people after a fire in the wing during
takeoff from Paris' Charles de Gaulle International Airport, doomed the
plane and minutes later it plummeted into a hotel, killing all 109
people on board and four more on the ground. Read
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USER
FEES NOT IN 2011 PROPOSED FAA BUDGET
 The
While House has released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2011 and
unlike previous proposal, there is no call for a system of user fees to
be imposed on general aviation. Since virtually all of GA has
rejected the notion of user fees to fund the FAA, this demonstrates the
success of the GA community in finally convincing policy makers that
user fees would severely affect general aviation’s viability. Read
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REMEMBERING
AVIATION PHOTOGRAPHER HOWARD LEVY
 Accomplished
aviation photographer Howard Levy, EAA 13730, died at his home in
Freehold, New Jersey, on January 29. He was 88. He took his first
airplane photograph at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, not far from his
home in 1936 at age 15 and sold his first picture the next year.
His work has appeared in numerous
publications, including EAA’s Sport Aviation and Sport
Pilot-Light Sport Aircraft; Smithsonian Magazine; Look; AOPA
Pilot; Private Pilot; Kitplanes; Pro-Pilot; Janes; and Air
Progress; as well as a number of European magazines. Read
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TUSKEGEE'S
LONE ACE, LEE ARCHER, PASSES AWAY
 EAA
was saddened to learn of the passing of retired Air Force Lt. Colonel
Lee A. Archer, the only confirmed Ace (five aerial victories) of the
Tuskegee Airmen, at the age of 90 on January 27 in New York City. As a
member of America’s first black fighter group in World War II, Col.
Archer flew 169 combat missions flying cover and escorting long-range
bombers over more than 11 countries, as well as strafing missions
against enemy landing zones and troops on the ground. Read
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FAA
BUDGETS $1.1 BILLION FOR NEXTGEN
The Federal Aviation Administration has requested $16.5 Billion to
support its current programs in the areas of air traffic controller and
safety staffing, research and development, and capital investment.
"NextGen," the much-discussed modernization of the air traffic
system, is budgeted $1.1 Billion, or a 32 percent increase from the
previous year. The increased funds are intended to speed delivery of
NextGen's benefits to the traveling public. The FAA says NextGen aims to
improve the efficiency and capacity of the national airspace, improve
safety, and improve the environmental performance of the national
airspace. Read
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EARLY
MIDEAST AVIATION CHRONICLED IN BOOK
Joe Grant, DC-3 pilot for Saudi King
 The
story of aviation's early days in Saudi Arabia and the pilot ins are
told in King Abdulaziz...His Plane and his Pilot, a book launched
at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 and currently
available at EAA's online store Aeronautica. Author Michael
Saba, Ph.D, tells the story of the king's personal pilot, 101-year-old
pilot Capt. Joe Grant. A barnstormer from the 1920s, Grant flew the DC-3
given to King Abdulaziz by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in February
1945 and was instrumental in helping to develop relations between the US
and Saudi governments during World War II. Grant was at AirVenture last
year, appearing at a special AeroShell Square ceremony with the
grandsons of FDR and King Abdulaziz. Grant also told his story in an
evening program at Theater in the Woods. Listen
to the program from the EAA Radio vault.
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SAVE
$5 ON MEN'S & LADIES' FLEECE JACKETS
 Take
the chill out of cooler days with this incredibly soft yet durable
Sierra Pacific full-zip anti-pill fleece jacket. Men's in Red with
dyed-to-match zipper pull. Ladies' in River Blue with princess-line
seams, lined sleeves, and draw cord waist. Save $5 off the regular,
non-member price. Order
online, or call toll-free 800-564-6322. Offer good through February
28, 2010.
Save 50 Percent on the
2010 EAA World of Flight Calendar
 EAA's
2010 World of Flight Calendar features 12 stunning aircraft photographed
in the famous EAA style. Jim Koepnick and Bonnie Kratz, EAA's
award-winning photographers, capture the spirit of aviation like you've
never seen before. Order
online, or call toll-free 1-800-564-6322 and save 50 percent!
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DEAL OF THE WEEK: SAVE
$370 ON HTP WELDER
 Put
an HTP Invertig 201 AC/DC TIG Welder in your hands for $2,095 - that's
$370 in savings! This package includes a 12 ½ ft TIG torch, 12 ½ ft
foot pedal, 10 ft ground clamp, flow meter, gas hose, TIG Welding DVD,
parts kit, and TIG torch holder. Click
here to find out how you can save $370 on this welder from HTP
America, Inc.
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SAVE ON B-17 FLIGHTS AT
AIRVENTURE 2010
Advance Tickets Now Available
 July
28, 2010, will mark the 75th anniversary of the Boeing B-17 bomber
prototype's first flight, a date that conveniently falls during
AirVenture week (July 26-August 1). To be sure, plans are under way to
celebrate that major milestone at The World's Greatest Aviation
Celebration this year, but you can finalize your plans to Fly the
Fortress at Oshkosh right now - and save - by reserving a flight on
EAA's Aluminum Overcast in advance online. Read
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Can you help?
Join the Discussions
Post of the Week!
Sometimes, a great post isn't
necessarily great because of what it says, but because of the
responses it engenders. With an inflammatory title like "Death of
the EAA?!?!", member Dwayne Parkinson's contribution to the
Hangar Talk forum couldn't help but get our attention. Dwayne cites
some Google statistics reflecting the declining popularity of the
search term "experimental aircraft" and the number of times
that phrase appears alongside unpleasant words like "crash"
and "death". What
do you think - is this cause for alarm, or just the online
equivalent of yelling "movie!" in a crowded firehouse?
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If you have a suggestions and/or submission for EAA’s weekly AeroInnovations column, please send to
AeroInnovations editor Bob Waldron at aeroinnovations@eaa.org.
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| Pop
the Cork for DynAero Plane |
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Plenty
of champagne corks will be popping when the AeroCork plane has its first
flight. The Aerocork team is using light, fire-retardant cork composite
instead of PVC plastic in the fuselage, wings and flaps of this unique
aircraft. |
| SmartFish
Two-Person Jet |
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Looking
for a sleek personal jet that cruises at 900 km/hr (561mph), has a range
of 10,000 km (6,200 miles), has room for 300 kg (661 lbs) of pilot,
passenger and luggage" and is less than 7 meters long? A European
team led by the German Aerospace Center (DLR), has a prototype in the
design stage but has been tested in wind tunnels and via scale models. |
| Ten
Sustainable-Energy UAVs |
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Ecological
propulsion systems and UAVs are two hot areas of aeroinnovation. Here
are 10 unmanned aerial vehicles with solar, battery and fuel cell power
systems for quiet, sustainable flight. |
| IRIS:
New Look for Internal Combustion Engines |
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IRIS
Engines is a startup company developing an efficient internal combustion
engine using technology that imitates the iris of an eye. Their engine
uses a "system of valves and vents that allows the combustion
chamber to expand in diameter" for optimum efficiency. |
| Learn
Aviation Composites With Online Course |
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The
National Institute for Aviation Research in Wichita, Kansas, is hosting
an online course for "Composites Maintenance Technology"
beginning March 1, 2010. The course will focus on "composite
materials technology principles with a focus on repair and maintenance
of composites" and will be a good opportunity to connect with
aircraft composites experts. |
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| AeroInnovations aims to highlight developments that have potential to impact the future of aviation. EAA does not necessarily endorse the ideas, products, services or views contained therein. |
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THE 'ABCs' OF NON-OWNERS
(RENTERS) AIRCRAFT INSURANCE
By Bob Mackey, representative for the EAA Aircraft Insurance Plan,
Administered by Falcon Insurance Agency
 Have
you ever been in a car accident when you were not at fault? Do you know
what happens after your insurance company(s) make any payments for your
injuries, injuries to others, property damage, or damage to your car?
Well the definitions shown above should give you a little clue.
Insurance companies will definitely endeavor to recover any monies they
pay on your behalf as a result of the insurance policy they have issued
to you. Read
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HOMEBUILDING HINT OF THE
WEEK: SHRINK TUBING BASICS
 Shrink
tubing can provide strain relief and insulation. Dick Koehler shows you
the basics. Dick is a Technical Counselor for Chapter 186, an A&P
aircraft mechanic with Inspection Authorization (IA), and a SportAir
Workshop instructor. Watch
the video
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EAA 'TIMELESS VOICE OF
THE WEEK': HOWARD POLIN
 Howard
Polin joined the ROTC while attending the Drexel Institute of Technology
(now Drexel University) in Philadelphia, and was later drafted into the
Army in 1943. During Basic Training at Miami Beach, Florida, Howard was
assigned to the Army Air Force, and sent to Weather School at Chanute
Field, Illinois. After completing the school he was shipped overseas
with the 18th Weather Squadron, and upon arriving in England was
assigned to the famed 352nd Fighter Group - the Blue Nosed Bastards of
Bodney. During his time overseas, Howard experienced a buzz bomb attack
and had the opportunity to meet actor Jimmy Stewart. Watch
the video.
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WHERE ARE YOU FLYING THIS
WEEKEND?
 Groundhog
Chili Ski Fly-In - Brodhead Airport, Brodhead, Wisconsin
Fly-in or drive-in Saturday, February 6, for a lunchtime chili
feed sponsored by EAA Chapter 431, serving 11 a.m.-2 p.m. If flying,
be sure to check field conditions before take-off. For more
information, visit www.eaa431.org
or contact Mike Weeden, 608-214-6652
South Lakeland Airport Annual Fly-In,
Mulberry, Florida
This Saturday is the annual South Lakeland Airport Annual Fly-In,
co-sponsored by EAA Chapter 149 "X49ers." Coffee and donuts
served at 9 a.m., with boiled peanuts all day! Cookout starts at 11:30
a.m. and continues until everyone is full or the food runs out (around 2
p.m.)! To learn more visit www.southlakelandx49ers.com,
or contact Terri Kurtz, 863-602-1032.
To learn more about calendar events, or
to find/submit others, visit www.EAAcalendar.org.
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Q
& A:
Question of
the Week
For EAA
Information Services
As I understand last week's (January 28 issue)
question, the individual asks about what instruments
are required for an experimental/LSA in VFR day
flight only. And if I understand your answer,
you stated that FAR 91.205 only applies to general
aviation aircraft under VFR and/or VFR-Night and IFR
conditions. I'm interested in knowing the answer to
the question as it was asked.
Answer: Sorry
for any confusion, let me re-state the answer. The
quick answer to the initial question is: NONE
FAR 91.205 does not
apply to experimental amateur-built aircraft when
being flown day-VFR only, regardless of whether or
not it meets the LSA performance and configuration
criteria.
The only time the FAR
90.205 instrument requirements applies to
experimental amateur-built aircraft is when flying
night-VFR or IFR, both of which are not allowed when
operated by a pilot with a sport pilot certificate -
even if the proper instruments are installed.
If it is an
experimental light-sport aircraft built from a kit,
then the kit manufacturer will specify which
instruments must be used for it to comply with the
S-LSA that it is based on, which would allow it to
receive the E-LSA airworthiness certificate.
Have a question?
To ask a question regarding government issues,
e-mail govt@eaa.org.
For questions about registration, airmen, aircraft
and medical certification, safety records,
performance, or any other matter, e-mail infoserv@eaa.org.
February
2010
EAA
Desktop Calendar
Fun flying above
the clouds in an X-Air LS, which sports one of the
LSA category’s roomier cabins at 43 inches wide.
This air-to-air photo was shot by EAA’s Jim
Koepnick during Sebring, Florida’s 2010 U.S. Sport
Aviation Expo.
Download
this wallpaper image from the EAA
website, where you can choose among several different
resolutions to suit
your screen - including three wide-screen
sizes...or select an image from the archive. |
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ACE
AIRCRAFT INC TO BUILD JUNIOR ACE KITS
Ace Aircraft, Inc., owner of the Baby Ace and Junior Ace aircraft
designs, has been approached by an investor who is interested in helping
Ace Aircraft expand its manufacturing operations. Ace Aircraft
anticipates manufacturing and selling Junior Ace kits starting the third
quarter of 2010. A business plan is currently being created to carry out
these expansion efforts. No prices have been set and no plans have been
made about the single-seat Baby Ace aircraft, focusing its initial
efforts on the two-seat Junior Ace model. The Baby Ace and Junior Ace
aircraft have an aviation history pedigree that dates back to 1923 when
Orland G. Corben began designing and building aircraft. Corben
introduced the Baby Ace as the first popular homebuilt aircraft in 1929
followed by the Junior Ace a year later. Watch for updated information
at www.AceAircraft.com.
BING CARB VIDEO FROM
ROTAX
Rotax-Owner.com now offers an instructional video on the proper
procedures for adjusting Bing Carb needle positions. Adjustment may be
required when overly high mag drops above 300 rpm are experienced from
incorrect mixture settings, or when transitioning from winter to summer
operations. Visit www.Rotax-Owner.com
to learn more.
COMING SOON: BEARHAWK
PATROL KITS
AviPro Aircraft, Ltd. will begin kit production of its two-place, tandem
utility aircraft: the Bearhawk Patrol. Designed for comfort, endurance,
and fun, the Patrol has a cruise speed of 140 mph (60 percent power), a
takeoff roll of 250 feet, landing speed of 35 mph, and a 33-foot wing
span. Cabin width is 32 inches. The Bearhawk Patrol can accept engines
from 115-hp to 210-hp. Contact Keith Vasey at 877-528-4776 or visit www.BearhawkPatrol.net
for more information.
WICKS CUTS TUBING
PRICE
Wicks Aircraft Supply received a big shipment of streamline tubing, or
strut material, and then cut prices on its popular sizes by 40- to
60-percent. Tubing that was once $29.58 per foot is now $13.50; stock
that sold for $21.47 per foot is now $11.50. There is no cutting charge
for streamline tubing. Call 800-221-9425 or visit www.WicksAircraft.com
and click on 4130 streamline tubing.
FIRST INTERNATIONAL
COMPLETION OF TEXAS SPORT KIT
American Legend Aircraft Company says that its first international
customer has completed a Texas Sport aircraft kit. FLYER Indústria
Aeronáutica of Sao Paolo, Brazil, took delivery of the kit in early
2009, and took 10 months to complete the construction. The Texas Sport
gives customers interested in a Cub-type aircraft all the advantages of
the classic design, plus a variety of customization opportunities, in a
newly manufactured aircraft. Log on to www.Legend.aero
to learn more.
CITATION MUSTANG NO.
300
Less than three years after the first Mustang delivery in 2007, Cessna
Aircraft Company rolled out the 300th Citation Mustang at its assembly
facility in Independence, Kansas. The aircraft will be delivered later
this year to a retail customer in Australia. Coming in at just over $3
million (2010 delivery), the Mustang features Garmin avionics, Pratt
& Whitney Canada engines and boasts a maximum 1,200-nautical mile
range. Learn more at www.Cessna.com/Citation/Mustang.html.
FRASCA MUSTANG JET SIM ENABLES FAA/NASA RESEARCH
The FAA has chosen Frasca International, Inc., Urbana, Illinois, to
supply a second Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) for the Cessna
Citation Mustang light jet. The device will be operated in fulfillment
of a NASA research grant by the Aerospace Human Factors Research Lab at
the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute in Oklahoma City. Learn more at www.Frasca.com.
NEW HEADSET FROM
BEYERDYNAMICS
The HS 600 DANR Executive headset, new from Beyerdynamics, is now
available. An upgraded version of the HS600, features include a glossy
wood ear cup design, genuine leather headband, soft ear seals, and a
black audio box coated with soft touch lacquer, which a mobile phone or
MP3 player can be connected to. It features an advanced Digital Adaptive
Noise Reduction (DANR) system and a five-year warranty. Learn more at www.Beyerdynamic-USA.com.
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