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JUNE 4, 2010 Volume 10, Number
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THE
NEW ADS-B RULE; WHERE'S THE PILOT BENEFITS?
The FAA's ADS-B (automatic dependent surveillance - broadcast) final
rule will affect pilots who fly in Class A, B, or C airspace. By the
year 2020, any aircraft operating within that airspace must have a
compliant ADS-B device in the cockpit. Read
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SOLAR
IMPULSE HITS ANOTHER MILESTONE
 Solar
Impulse reported a milestone in its HB-SIA solar-powered aircraft
project Friday, May 28, as the plane's four 10-hp electric motors ran
exclusively on power collected by its nearly 12,000 solar cells while
simultaneously generating additional energy. Read
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CALIFORNIA
BILL TO MAKE INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS FOLLOW PART 141 RULES
The California Legislature reauthorized a state Post-Secondary Bureau
last year that monitors the quality of post-secondary institutions and
protects students from losing pre-paid tuition to a school that closes
down. Up until this point flight training facilities were exempted,
however as part of the re-authorization of the Bureau (Assembly Bill 48;
AB48), the exemption was removed; public comment on this change closes
June 7. If the exemption is removed all flight training facilities from
full-fledged Part 141 flight schools to independent instructors must be
certified and operate as though they are a post-secondary institution
such as a college or technical school. Read
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MEMORIAL
DAY OSPREY DEMONSTRATION HIGHLIGHTS UNIQUE SAFETY CONCERNS
 The
downwash from the twin rotors of a V-22 Osprey broke branches and then
turned the severed limbs into projectiles, some of which were fired into
a nearby crowd that had gathered to watch the landing at a Staten Island
park on Memorial Day. The demonstration during Fleet Week in New York
City was intended to display unique operational capabilities of the
V-22. It also unveiled the unique safety concerns for operations near
crowds that may not have considered until this point. Read
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PROPOSED NOISE ORDINANCE
COULD CLOSE LAKE TAHOE TO SEAPLANE OPERATIONS
Long a premier destination for seaplanes in the Western United States,
local governing bodies threaten to severely restrict seaplane access to
Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in the Western Hemisphere. A
federally chartered regional planning agency has proposed a noise
ordinance that would prohibit any seaplane operations within one mile of
the shoreline in a bid to protect the serenity of the lake. Read
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CIRRUS VISION JET ON
TRACK, BOLSTERED BY STEADY CUSTOMER DEPOSITS
 Cirrus
Aircraft held a webinar this week to update Vision Jet position holders
and journalists about the progress of their new aircraft. The good news
for those who have placed deposits is that orders for the new jet have
reached 431 with over 100 coming in the last six months. Co-founder and
Chairman Dale Klapmeier says that Cirrus's market position is strong as
sales of its established aircraft lines have rebounded and that
development of the jet is less likely to be delayed by lack of
development funding. Meanwhile, testing continues as Cirrus continues to
refine the leading edge de-ice boots. Read
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CONCORDE ENGINE FOUND TO
BE IN 'PERFECT CONDITION'
 The
French association Olympus593, which is aiming to return the Concorde to
flight, carried out the first comprehensive review of Concorde
"Sierra Delta's" engines at the Air Museum at Le Bourget,
Paris on May 29. Former Air France Concorde Engineer Pascal Touzeau
conducted a seven-hour boroscopic test, using remote cameras and video
to inspect the insides of one of the aircraft's four Rolls Royce engines
and found the engine to be in perfect condition, reports Olympus593.
Representatives from the Save the Concorde Group, the UK counterpart to
Olympus593, were also present for the inspection. Read
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EAA MEMBER LEADS
GRASSROOTS EFFORT TO PROTECT TENNESSEE SMALL AIRFIELD OWNERS
Thanks to the persistence and organizational efforts of a Tennessee
EAAer, owners of private air strips in that state now enjoy the same
limits on liability of other recreational activities on private land,
like whitewater rafting, horseback riding, camping, and off-road vehicle
riding. Ken Franks, EAA 159894, of Eagleville, Tennessee, owns a 3,600
ft. x 85 ft. grass strip, T-Top Airfield (TN14), and has for several
years tried to get lawmakers to include private air strips in an
existing law that limits liability to owners when they allow access to
their property for various recreational activities. Read
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PILOT
BUZZES LADY LIBERTY IN A TRIKE
 Barry
Maggio of Massachusetts, decided to take advantage of the glorious
weather Monday (May 31) and tour New York City from the air. Barry came
within 150 feet of the Statue of liberty according to the Wall
Street Journal, which wrote that "the U.S. Parks Police
notified the Federal Aviation Administration, the New York Police
Department launched a chopper to intercept the flight." Read
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LEGENDS
OF FLIGHT IMAX FILM TO DEBUT AT AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
 Legends
of Flight, the first flight-themed film in 3-D from from the Stephen
Low Company in association with the Smithsonian National Air and Space
Museum is coming to a theater or science museum near you. In an effort
to inspire children to become interested in science and engineering,
Legends uses film and animation to tell the story of aircraft design
over the history of flight. Several key aircraft are featured including:
The BT-19 Stearman, Schleicher Glider, Harrier Jump Jet, Super
Constellation and the Airbus A380. Filmed against the backdrop of
stunning visuals that define the IMAX genre, the journey culminates with
coverage of the maiden flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Read
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EAA HQ SEEKS DIRECTOR OF
MARKETING
A full-time staff position in Oshkosh is now available for an
experienced marketing director who will oversee EAA's in-house marketing
resources and support the marketing and promotions activities of the
association. Reporting to the VP of Marketing & Communications, the
position will play a key role of managing the look, feel, and voice of a
worldwide association representing a highly engaged membership united by
a common passion for flight. This position typically requires a
Bachelor's degree in Business with an emphasis in a Marketing,
Communications, Graphic Design or related field (advanced degree a
plus). Requires a minimum of 10 or more years experience. Aviation
background and knowledge of EAA preferred. For more information, visit www.eaa.org/careers/.
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NEW HAZARDS ON THE
HORIZONS . . . MET TOWERS
Obstruction hazards come in many forms, the most obvious being
mountains. In the Midwest and flatter areas of the US, towers are just
as insidious a hazard as mountains. The FAA is calling attention to the
many types of towers under 500 feet including MET towers (meteorological
towers) used to gather wind data necessary for site evaluation and
development of wind energy projects. They can be erected very rapidly
and may be on a site from a few days to up to a year or longer. MET
towers generally range in height from 30, 50, 60, to 80 meters tall. Any
tower less than 200 feet in height is not required by regulation to be
lighted. At this time there is no standardized notification system in
place to indicate when and where these towers are erected. These are
not posted in any Airport Facility Directory, NOTAMS, etc. unless they
interfere with airport operations. BE ON THE OUTLOOK FOR THESE HAZARDS!
The FAA has produced several
presentations that show how to spot these obstructions:
Presentation
1 | Presentation
2 | Presentation
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BOUNTY
HUNTERS SENT AFTER "BAREFOOT BANDIT"
 Residents
of Camano Island, Washington are turning to local bounty hunters to try
and catch Colton Harris-Moore also known as the 'Barefoot Bandit',
according to Q13Fox.com.
Island County, Washington law enforcement believes Colton is responsible
for a crime spree involving over 100 burglaries and thefts throughout
the Pacific Northwest, including several private aircraft. Since walking
out of a halfway house in April 2008, Harris-Moore has survived on his
own by plundering vacation homes on his home island of Camano and
neighboring Orcas island. His story has stirred an internet following
since it has been reported the teenager taught himself how to fly using
books and desktop computer flight simulators. Read
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AIRVENTURE
UPDATE 7 P.M. CDT TONIGHT!
Adam Smith, VP of Membership at EAA, will provide the
latest news on what to expect at AirVenture 2010.
"What's coming to Oshkosh?" is
a question that Adam is well-placed to answer as coordinator of the
annual program of AirVenture features and attractions. He will provide a
look at some of the interesting aircraft, people and programs that you
can expect for 2010.
Don't Miss the 'Flying
the DC-3' Webinar
Ron Alexander, DC-3 owner and
retired Delta captain, will provide a history of the DC-3 along with
flying characteristics summary. He also has been involved in antique and
experimental aviation for over 30 years. He began Alexander Aeroplane
Company in 1979 which was later sold to Aircraft Spruce and Specialty,
and the SportAir Workshop program which has since become the EAA
SportAir Workshops. He currently owns a composite repair facility and
also owns and flies several antique airplanes including a DC-3.
Webinar Takes
You Air-to-Air with EAA's Jim Koepnick
An in-depth look at air-to-air photography with EAA's award winning
photographer. The talk will cover equipment, set up, and techniques to
obtain award winning air-to-air photos without compromising safety. EAA
photo's air-to-air work is also featured in the June issue of EAA
Sport Aviation.
Webinars begin at 7 p.m. CDT. More Webinars are added frequently. To view a complete and up-to-date list of all EAA
Webinars, visit webinars page.
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CLUSTER
BALLOON CHANNEL CROSSING SUCCESSFUL
 Jonathan
Trappe, EAA 879217, successfully crossed the English Channel in his
cluster balloon Friday morning, May 28, touching down on a farm near
Dunkirk, France. Trappe told the The
Times, “Isn’t it everyone’s dream? Grabbing on to toy balloons
and flying off into open space?” It was the first crossing of a
significant body of water by a cluster balloon. Read
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 RARE
BIRD: DC-7B TO APPEAR AT AIRVENTURE
 A
Douglas Aircraft DC-7B, the product of a six-year
restoration effort by the Historical Flight Foundation (HFF),
has been confirmed to appear at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
2010. After a lengthy and thorough restoration, it's
almost ready to return to the skies; . the The
four-engine airplane is in the final stages of FAA
certification with a final inspection scheduled for
later this month at its base, at Opa-locka Airport in
Miami, Florida. Read
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'MAX
EFFORT' APPLIED TO HUGE DC-3 ACTIVITIES AT OSHKOSH
More elements to the huge DC-3 75th anniversary
celebration at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh have been added this
week, creating more opportunities to enjoy a unique
gathering of these aircraft at "Aviation's Family
Reunion." The latest addition is a DC-3 and C-47
"Max-Effort Day" on Tuesday, July 27, that will
include formation flights and aerial displays from all
DC-3 aircraft that wish to be flown that day. That
includes groups of the aircraft type in both airline and
military configurations, plus others. This activity will
give more aircraft the opportunity to participate above
the previously scheduled mass arrival on Monday, July 26. Read
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MASSED
BALLOON LAUNCH SET FOR AIRVENTURE
 People
attending EAA AirVenture this year can watch massed
hot-air balloon launches scheduled for the early mornings
of Saturday, July 31, and Sunday, August 1. The launches,
scheduled for 6-7 a.m. both days, are being conducted in
conjunction with Balloon Federation of America and will
feature as many as 15 to 20 balloons. Read
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GE AVIATION
SYSTEMS SPONSORING AIRVENTURE ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT SYMPOSIUM
As part of its commitment to advancing electric flight, GE
Aviation Systems has agreed to sponsor the World Symposium
on Electric Aircraft as well as the Aviation Learning
Center, which will host a week full of activities devoted
to the emerging era of electric-powered flight at EAA
AirVenture Oshkosh 2010 being held July 26-August 1 at
Wittman Regional Airport. Read
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Find
AirVenture on Facebook!
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ALUMINUM
OVERCAST BEGINS THE NEW MONTH IN UTAH
 EAA's
B-17 Aluminum Overcast is continuing its tour in the Western
United States. EAA Chapter 23 will host the restored World War II bomber
in Logan, Utah, this weekend (June 3-4), then it travels to Ogden, Utah,
for a June 5-7 tour stop. Next week, June 10-15, the airplane visits the
Wings Over the Rockies Museum in Denver, Colorado, for an extended
visit. For complete tour information, or to make a flight reservation,
visit www.b17.org.
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EAA MEMBERS DEAL OF THE WEEK
Save 25% on Sport Pilot Training Syllabus and Checkride
DVD
 Syllabus:
Gain the necessary aeronautical skills, knowledge, and experience to
meet the requirements of a sport pilot certificate with a log book
endorsement for fixed-wing aircraft. Originally $29.95. Member Sale
Price $22.46. DVD: Get tips and insights from an FAA Designated Pilot
Examiner (DPE) on what to expect during your sport pilot checkride, and
how to pass with flying colors. Watch and learn as five well-prepared
sport pilot applicants fly powered parachute, weight-shift
control, and airplane light-sport aircraft (LSA) through their practical
exams. Originally $49.96. Member Sale Price $37.47. Click
here to find out how you can save 25% on this syllabus and DVD.
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EAA MERCHANDISE: SAVE
$100 ON EAA'S B-17 MODEL
 A
majestic, hand-painted B-17 model makes a perfect addition to any
collection. This particular B-17 is modeled after EAA’s Aluminum
Overcast, including authentic markings. The WWII era plane has a
wingspan of 23” and sits on a solid mahogany stand. Originally
$229.99. Member sale price $129.99. Click
here to shop at EAA’s web store or call 1-800-564-6322 to speak to
a member representative.
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EAA Sport Aviation
Magazine
Can you help?
Join the Discussions!
Post of the Week!
It's frequently said that, in order for
general aviation to survive and thrive, we need to think outside the
box. Well, this week's honored post comes from Cody Perry, someone whom
we suspect was never even in the box to begin with. Cody's
idea is to revitalize air shows … by putting paintball guns on
airplanes and staging dogfights. Granted, this idea was already
suggested by the crime against humanity that was the film Aces: Iron
Eagle III, and, more importantly, the idea can and probably should
be "shot down" (dreadful pun gleefully intended) for myriad
safety reasons, but I still say good for Cody for throwing it out there.
I can't wait for the next one!
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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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Air Deck: Ultimate Luxury For Private Jets |
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For business meetings at remote airports which have only primitive accommodations, you need the BAE Avro Business Jet (ABJ) with a built-in viewing deck. The ABJ with an Air Deck concept design will get you to your destination quickly and let you enjoy the airport either indoors or outdoors. The Air Deck would be perfect for viewing AirVenture in maximum comfort! |
Chinese Enter Flying Car Race |
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Intended for crowded cities of the future, the YEE flying car concept design comes from a group of Chinese university students. The two back wheels of the YEE in car mode become the propeller blades when it transforms into aircraft mode. |
Precision Flips With Quadrotor Helicopter |
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David Mellinger’s autonomous aircraft control technology enables lightning fast precision control of a quadmotor helicopter. Watch the awesome video to see his research aircraft do fast flips and speedily sneak through small openings with only a 3” clearance. |
Bullet 580 Designed To Be Huge Stratellite |
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The Bullet 580 airship from E-Green Technologies is being marketed as a stratospheric satellite, or ‘stratellite.’ The 235 foot long aircraft is designed for altitudes up to 20,000 feet and will carry up to 2000 pounds of payload in a custom Kevlar capsule. |
| Electric Plane Seen as 'Personal V-22 Osprey" |
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JoeBen Bevirt pushes the edges of aero design with his airborne wind turbine power generators and his eight-motor personal aircraft. His vertical takeoff electric plane design has been described as a “personal V-22 Osprey.” |
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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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HINTS FOR HOMEBUILDERS: CARDBOARD
TEMPLATES
 Cardboard
templates can make scratch building a part much easier. In this video,
Mark Forss demonstrates the technique. Mark is an EAA staff member that
coordinates the EAA SportAir Workshops. Watch
the video.
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EAA 'TIMELESS VOICE
OF THE WEEK': DALE "GUS" GUSTAFSON
Dale “Gus” Gustafson was born in Indiana in 1929. At ten years old
he took his first airplane ride in a Stinson SR-5, and was hooked for
life. At age sixteen Gus began taking flying lessons, and after high
school took a job at the South Bend airport working as a baggage handler
and ground crew to earn flying money. In 1948, he began attending the
Spartan School of Aeronautics, and after graduating in 1949 was able to
secure a job flying DC-3s for Turner Airlines. Over the years Turner
became Lake Central Airlines, and eventually US Airways, from which Gus
retired as a senior pilot. Gus joined EAA during the Rockford days back
in 1961, and was one of the first directors of the Vintage Aircraft
Association, and still serves in that capacity. In 1975, he began
serving as an Antique/Classic judge, and has been doing it ever since. Watch
the video.
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Where
Are You Flying This Weekend?
There are 93
fly-ins and events this weekend in the EAA
Events Calendar. Find one near you or add your event! |
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Q
& A:
Question of
the Week
For EAA
Information Services
I put a new prop on my Pulsar experimental (Rotax
912S and Airmaster prop). Who do I need to contact
regarding any required test period because of the
change?
Answer: The
Operating Limitations document issued with the
Airworthiness certificate for your Pulsar contains
the information on how to proceed when you make a
"major change." Contacting your Flight
Standards District Office (FSDO) with a letter
describing the change and area of proposed testing
is the norm. You may also want to call your FSDO
first to see if they want any additional
information/documentation, and perhaps they may say
that all you need is a logbook entry, depending on
how different the props are.
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.
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EAA
Desktop Calendar
Skycatcher,
donated to EAA by The Buehler Trust, will be
used in EAA’s Air Academy and Young Eagles program
efforts.
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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BUILD
A PLANE LAUNCHES AEROSCHOLARS ONLINE COURSES
Build A Plane, a non-profit organization working in formal
partnership with the FAA to promote aviation education, is now offering
AeroScholars, two online aviation courses developed specifically for
high school students. The two courses, Fundamentals of Aviation Science
and Advanced Aviation Science, were written in accordance with NSTA
national teaching standards. Students who complete the online courses
can receive high school credit that counts toward graduation. For more
information on AeroScholars, visit BuildAPlane.org.
FLIGHT DESIGN CT
SUPRALITE USED TO MEASURE VOLCANIC ASH
European scientists are studying the effects of the
Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland and one group is using a light-sport
aircraft to do so. A specially equipped Flight Design CT Supralite is
being used by the Duesseldorf Technical University's Department of
Volcanology. To allow higher altitude measurements, the CT Supralite was
equipped with an oxygen system for the occupants. In particular, sulfur
and particles concentration was measured in steps of 1,000 ft up to
14,000 ft. The objective was to quantify or correlate the calculated
location and density of the ash cloud with reality.
AVIAT GOES TO
RUSSIA
Avex Aviation Services has taken delivery of its first Husky and Pitts
Special at Kasimovo Airport, near St. Petersburg, Russia. This follows
the development of a signed dealership agreement with Aviat Aircraft in
Afton, Wyoming. Avex will provide sales, service, and training for the
Husky and Pitts. For more information, visit www.AviatAircraft.com
or call 307-885-3151.
AVIATION
DICTIONARY, EBOOKS NOW AVAILABLE
Aviation terminology is now as close as your iPhone, iPod
Touch, and iPad, thanks to ASA. More than 10,000 terms and nearly 500
illustrations are in this Aviation Dictionary app, based on the book, Dictionary
of Aeronautical Terms by Dale Crane. ASA also now offers three new
Kindle Editions to its growing library of eBooks. The latest releases to
hit the virtual shelves are Flying Carpet, by Greg Brown; You
Can Fly!, by Greg Brown, Laurel Lippert, and Tom Lippert; and The
Golden Years of Flying, by Captain Tex Searle. For more information,
visit www.asa2fly.com.
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