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April
27, 2012 Volume 12,
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YOUR
VOICES WERE HEARD
Swift action helps alter course on warbird issue
 Swift
action by members of EAA and Warbirds of America, plus other aviation
enthusiasts, is making a difference in potentially reversing a threat to
warbird aircraft through a possible amendment to the House National
Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4310). Thousands of EAA members and
aviators contacted their congressional representatives after EAA and
other warbird organizations reported last week that a proposed amendment
to the House bill would bar the Department of Defense from loaning or
gifting any U.S. military aircraft or parts to any entity except those
that would put the aircraft on static display, such as in a museum. Read
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GLACIER
GIRL TO CELEBRATE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF RECOVERY AT AIRVENTURE
 The
Lockheed P-38 Glacier Girl, the fearsome twin-boom fighter that
has become one of the world's most well-known warbirds since its rescue
from the Greenland ice cap in 1992, will return to Oshkosh for EAA
AirVenture on the 20th anniversary of its first public appearance. The
aircraft, which began flying in 2002 after a 10-year restoration, will
be part of the weeklong activities at "The World's Greatest
Aviation Celebration," July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport. Read
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HOW FAST ARE YOU FLYING?
 Airspeed
comes in several forms, including indicated, true, and
calibrated. In real-life flying we care about indicated
airspeed, because that's what makes the airplane fly, and true
airspeed, because that's how fast we move through the air. And
controllers only want us to report indicated airspeed because
that is the value that keeps airplanes apart.
The reason controllers only want
us to report our indicated airspeed when they ask for our
airspeed is because they only care about relative airspeed
between the airplanes being separated. Our true airspeed doesn't
matter to a controller because airplanes he is separating are on
the same altitude, so the difference between indicated and true
will be the same. If both pilots maintain the same indicated
airspeed the gap between them will not close.
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ENTERPRISE
TO FLY OVER NYC FRIDAY
 Those
of you in the New York City area should be able to catch the Space
Shuttle Enterprise overhead at low altitude on Friday morning as it
completes its ferry flight on top of NASA's specialized 747 Shuttle
Carrier Aircraft (SCA) en route to JFK International Airport. The mated
aircraft will fly over the city between 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. EST,
according to NASA. Final destination for Enterprise is the Intrepid Sea,
Air and Space Museum, to which it will be towed on a barge over the
coming weeks.
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EAA
AND VAA INTRODUCE NEW VINTAGE AIRCRAFT INSURANCE PROGRAM
EAA and EAA's Vintage Aircraft Association (VAA) are taking steps to
support owners of vintage aircraft after the changing insurance
environment may have left some owners questioning whether they had
coverage for their aircraft. This week, VAA ended its long business
relationship with the Aviation Unlimited Agency (AUA, Inc.) to provide
insurance to vintage aircraft owners. For those VAA members who carried
aircraft insurance policies issued through AUA, EAA and VAA have created
a process to make sure that insurance is also available for them through
the EAA Aircraft Insurance Plan. Read
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AERO
2012 REPORTS STRONG SALES, FIRST GERMAN EAA CHAPTER
 AERO
Friedrichshafen 2012 closed on Saturday, April 21, with many exhibitors
reporting brisk orders of aircraft, engines, and other accessories. In a
few words, we can say surprising number of novelties, fewer but more
qualified buyers, and positive sales numbers in all areas. The EAA
chapter network also got a little bigger this past week with the
formation of Chapter 1578 - the first in Germany. Eighteen members of
the new chapter conducted an inaugural meeting at AERO, discussing their
mission and governance, and how to help EAA increase participation in
aviation. Read
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WHITE
HOUSE REJECTS CONGRESSIONAL PLEA ON GA USER FEES
Nearly 200 members of the House of Representatives have received the
same polite but curt response from the White House as the GA community
received earlier this year to requests to keep user fees off the table
in the Obama administration's proposed budget: Thanks for your input,
but we're not listening. Read
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EAA-AOPA
MEDICAL PROPOSAL GARNERS NEARLY 900 COMMENTS SO FAR
 Since
the end of March, when the federal government officially posted a
third-class medical certification exemption
request from EAA and AOPA, aviation enthusiasts have registered 856
comments (as of Thursday morning, April 26). The "Petition of the
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and Experimental Aircraft
Association for an exemption from 14 CFT Part 61," along with the
comments, is available at Regulations.gov
under Docket FAA-2012-0350. Current FAA regulations require all pilots
to hold at least a third-class medical certificate to exercise the
privileges of a private or recreational certificate. EAA and AOPA are
asking the FAA for an exemption to that rule, which would give pilots
who fly recreationally the option of getting a third-class medical or,
instead, participating in a recurrent online education program that will
teach them how to self-assess their fitness to fly. Read
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GROUP
AIRCRAFT ARRIVAL SCHEDULE SET
 One
of the most popular precursors to EAA AirVenture is the mass arrival of
aircraft groups to Oshkosh's Wittman Regional Airport. Arriving en masse
allows kindred aircraft to set up group camping areas in the North 40,
which would be logistically impossible if they arrived separately. The
mass arrivals begin this year on Friday, July 20, when as many as 50
participants in the Cherokees to Oshkosh group are scheduled to arrive
starting at 1 p.m. Read
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CAFE
ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT SYMPOSIUM VI APPROACHES
 Burgeoning
interest in electric flight will again be explored April 27-28 as the
CAFE Electric Aircraft Symposium convenes its sixth annual gathering at
the Flamingo Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa, California. EAS
VI will feature presenters from Boeing, NASA, IBM, Aerovironment,
and leading universities, covering a wide range of subjects including
quiet propellers, motors, batteries, high lift, ESTOL (extremely short
takeoff and landing), charging and energy management, speed records,
UAVs, electric LSA, advanced flight decks, nano-tech structures, FAA
licensure, design software, solar capture, hybrids, and more. Leaders of
the world's top three lithium battery research labs will describe their
10X batteries at the April 28 special battery technology session. CAFE's
future Green Flight Challenges will also be announced, plus attendees
can take in an exclusive electric flight demonstration at the CAFE
Flight Test Center at Sonoma County Charles Schultz Airport. Register
online.
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PREORDER
PRINTED COPY OF AIRVENTURE 2012 NOTAM
Orders are now being accepted for those who wish to receive in the mail
a free printed copy of the AirVenture 2012 NOTAM, which will also be
available for download in the upcoming weeks. You may order
yours online or call EAA Membership Services at 800-564-6322.
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MAKE
A PIECE OF THE AIRVENTURE GROUNDS YOUR OWN
Plant a tree in your name
 Over
the past several years, investments in the AirVenture convention
grounds, such as clearer signage, updated restrooms, and improved
drainage, have helped improve visitors' experiences. This year, we hope
to plant about 200 trees to bring much-needed shade to provide relief on
those long, hot summer days at the fly-in. We invite you to join us in
this effort! Read
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CONTINUING
LEGAL EDUCATION SESSION FOR AVIATION ATTORNEYS AT AIRVENTURE
Seminar new in 2012, offers CLE accreditation credits
EAA and AOPA are joining forces to offer a seminar, "Ethical
Considerations for Attorneys Handling FAA Enforcement," on
Wednesday, July 25, during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012. The seminar is
hosted by the EAA Legal Advisory Council, along with John and Kathy
Yodice on behalf of the AOPA Legal Services Plan. The one-hour seminar,
beginning at 5 p.m. on July 25 (following the afternoon air show),
complies with Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements in most
states. Read
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INTERESTED
IN A CAREER AT EAA?
Are you a passionate EAA member who is actively engaged in general
aviation? Do you have sales, philanthropic, or marketing skills? EAA is
always seeking passionate, enthusiastic, energetic employees to join our
team. Please check out our current opportunities on the EAA website's Careers
page.
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WHERE
IS ALUMINUM OVERCAST THIS WEEK?
 The
West Coast tour of EAA's B-17 Aluminum Overcast continues this week with
an April 27-29 stop at Van Nuys, California, hosted by EAA Chapter 40.
The Flying Fortress then heads to wine country with a May 4-6 stop in
Napa hosted by EAA Chapter 167. Self-guided ground tours of the B-17 are
available daily from 2-5 p.m. Tours cost $10 per individual or $20 per
family (including children up to 17 years old), and active military or
veterans can tour free of charge. Visitors can also book a mission
flight on Aluminum Overcast; passengers can save by pre-booking, but
walk-ups are always welcome. For more information including the full
tour schedule, history of the aircraft, and to pre-book the flight of a
lifetime, visit the B-17 website.
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EAA
FORD TRI-MOTOR REACHES THE BEACH
 EAA's
1929 Ford Tri-Motor is nearing the end of its spring tour in Florida -
only three weeks left! The Tin Goose is in New Smyrna Beach through
April 29, before heading north to Gainesville for an April 30-May 3 tour
stop. The Tri-Motor will then make its last Florida stop May 3-6 at Jim
Taylor Field at the Ocala International Airport. To find out how you can
take a ride in this historic aircraft and to see the full tour schedule,
visit the Fly the Ford website.
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EAA
MERCHANDISE: LAST FOUR DAYS TO SAVE ON HOMEBUILDERS MERCHANDISE
 Last
chance for big savings during April's Homebuilder Month! ShopEAA.com is
the perfect place to find all your homebuilder needs. Save up to 35
percent on
books and DVDs when you shop online or visit the EAA Museum store. Order
online or by calling toll-free, 800-564-6322. Offer ends April 30,
2012.
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WEBINARS: ALL
ABOUT TIRES
Maintenance expert and EAA
Sport Aviation columnist Mike Busch, A&P/IA, presents a webinar next
week and it's All About Tires. Learn about tire construction,
differences between brands and types, causes and cures of flat tires,
traction waves and underinflation, tire pressure management, tire wear
patterns and condition assessment, how to change a tire properly, tire
markings and date codes, tire sizes and ratings (ply, load, speed), what
tire to buy, operation tips for maximum tire longevity, and more.
All webinars begin at 7 p.m. CST unless
otherwise noted, and they require registration. To find out more about upcoming EAA Webinars and to
register, visit the webinars
page.
Recent webinars posted online:
EAA gratefully acknowledges the
support of Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co.
for their generous sponsorship of our webinar programs.
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Monthly Photo Contest
Enter your pictures now for the July Photo Contest!
Can You Help?
Ongoing Discussions
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If you have suggestions or submissions
for EAA’s weekly AeroInnovations column, please send them to
AeroInnovations editor Bob Waldron.
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E-volo's
Next Multicopter Is a Hybrid |
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A
two-place, hybrid electric 18-prop multicopter is being designed by
e-volo, the German company that earlier this year brought us the
Volocopter VC1 - which last week at AERO Friedrichshafen was awarded
the Lindberg Prize for Innovation. The Volocopter VC Evolution 2P has
a pusher prop in addition to the 18 VTOL props and is designed for 62
mph, with the hybrid electric propulsion system able to provide flight
times of more than an hour. |
Runway
Collision Prevention System |
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University
of Malta researchers developed a runway incursion prevention system
that not only warns of a potential collision but also tells the pilot
what evasion action to take. There is an average of two runway
incursions per day, so an effective prevention system will
significantly improve aircraft safety. |
Higher
Energy Density for Lithium Batteries |
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IBM
has developed new lithium-air battery technology with a theoretical
energy density 15 times higher than lithium ion batteries. The Battery
500 project uses graphene and carbon nanotubes in the battery
construction. This innovative technology could lead to lightweight but
powerful batteries that are one-tenth the weight and size of today's
lithium ion batteries but have the same amount of power. |
Jet
Engine With No Moving Parts |
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Avro
Aircraft has developed technology for a new type of low speed ramjet
engine. The Avro spokesperson said, "We've eliminated the turbine
blades and the moving parts forward of the compressor, so essentially
we've created a jet engine with no moving parts." |
Range
Doubled for Electric Aircraft |
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PC-Aero
developed a second version of the Elektra One electric aircraft that
doubles the range to 600 miles. The longer range of Elektra One Solar
is made possible by a large number of solar cells on the wings and
longer wings that give it a higher glide ratio than the original
Elektra One. |
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HINTS
FOR HOMEBUILDERS: GREASE BASICS
 It
may appear to you that "grease is grease," but that is
certainly not the case. In this video, Brian Carpenter of Rainbow
Aviation talks about some of the more common greases used on aircraft. Watch
the video
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Where
Are You Flying This Weekend?
There are 96
fly-ins and other
aviation events over
the next two weekends
listed in the EAA
Events Calendar. Find one near you or add your event! |
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Q&A:
I plan to buy a "basket case" 1947
Commonwealth Sky Ranger that has no paperwork,
including the title or data plate. Will the FAA help
me track down the necessary paperwork to get the
plane legal?
Answer:
Without the data plate and paperwork, such as
registration, airworthiness certificate, and logs,
you're facing an uphill battle to recertify this
aircraft. Your best option may be to use this
project for parts to restore a different aircraft
that is more complete.
To register it you
will have to prove ownership through bills of sale
to the last registered owner, or some other means as
specified by this
document. Once registered, it will have to be
inspected to ensure that it conforms to the type
certificate, unless you have the airworthiness
certificate. This is extensive, and expensive, since
every part must be inspected to ensure that it is
the exact part specified on the TC.
You should contact
your local FSDO to discuss the inspection
requirements before proceeding.
Have a question?
To ask a question regarding government issues,
e-mail EAA Government Relations.
For questions about registration, airmen, aircraft
and medical certification, safety records,
performance, or any other matter, e-mail EAA
Member Services.
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EAA
Desktop Calendar
April 2012
Jonathan
Apfelbaum, EAA 222561, shot this air-to-air photo of
a Bücker Jungmann belonging to Doedo and Gail
Schipper of Longmont, Colorado. This particular
Jungmann, which is technically a CASA 1.131 built
under license in Spain, is painted in Dutch Air
Force colors as a nod to Doedo's heritage.
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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VIRGINIA DEPT. OF AVIATION FORMS
VOLUNTEER PILOT GROUP
The Virginia Department of
Aviation (DOAV) and Virginia Department of Emergency Management
(VDEM) are starting a new volunteer flying organization, the Virginia
Volunteer Pilot Group (VVPG), to provide volunteer pilot groups a way to
assist communities during times of emergency. An event at Chesterfield
County Airport in Richmond on Saturday, May 5, will bring together
general aviation pilots and volunteer organizations for a presentation
describing the VVPG and its mission. The program will take place 10
a.m.-2p.m. in the Massey Corporate Hangar.
EASA APPROVES ASPEN INSTALLATION IN
CIRRUS AIRCRAFT
Aspen Avionics announced the
approval of an EASA STC for installation of the Evolution Pro Primary
Flight Display into Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft. Avionik Straubing of
Germany developed the STC and the approval incorporates the most current
Evolution software, Version 2.4.1. Aspen Avionics' European STC partner
program continues to expand and installation approvals for many aircraft
makes and models are currently being developed.
FLABOB STUDENTS QUIZ ASTRONAUT ON ISS
Students at the Flabob Airport
Preparatory School were able to pose questions April 19 to astronaut
Don Pettit, aboard the International Space Station. The interview lasted
about 10 minutes, while the ISS passed from horizon to horizon. A total
of 12 students were poised with 17 questions that had been written out
and voted on by students. They got answers to 16 of them before the
Station orbited out of range. The 120 kids were joined by approximately
200 adults, including the mayor, city council members, and other local
dignitaries.
WAG-AERO INTRODUCES NEW CATALOGS
Wag-Aero introduces its March 2012 catalog, a tribute to the company's
founder, Dick (Richard) Wagner, who passed away January 1, 2012.
Customers can access a digital
catalog, or call 1-800-558-6868 or e-mail sales-wagaero@wagaero.com
to order a free print copy.
Wag-Aero also introduced a new 2012
special edition Aeronca catalog free of charge for the Aeronca
enthusiast. Customers can check out a PDF
of the catalog online, or visit the online
storefront to view the complete Aeronca parts list. Print copies are
available upon request.
CPS ANNOUNCES MAY 2012 ROTAX CLASS
SCHEDULE
The
Rotax Two-Stroke/Four-Stroke Renewal Course is for current iRMT
license holders. The course will be held on May 4, 2012.
The
Rotax 912/914 Level 1 Service Training Course is for
professional mechanics looking to take advantage of the growing LSA
market or owners looking to gain knowledge and experience with their
912/914. The course will be held May 5-6, 2012.
The
Rotax 912/914 Level 2 Maintenance Training Course is for
technicians wanting to perform Level 2 maintenance on an actual 912
bench engine. This engine is disassembled and reassembled by the
students in a hands-on classroom that emphasizes failure analysis and
component removal and replacement. The course will be held May 7-8,
2012.
For detailed information and future
schedules for any of these Rotax Classes please visit the CPS website.
SPORTY'S ANNUAL FLY-IN/OPEN HOUSE
SCHEDULED FOR MAY 19
The Sporty's annual fly-in and open house will take place Saturday, May
19, at Clermont County/Sporty's Airport (I69). The fly-in includes
seminars and exhibits, along with Sporty's signature free hot dogs. At
the fly-in, Sporty's will announce the winner of its sweepstakes; one
customer will be awarded a new Cessna Skycatcher with Garmin G300
avionics. More information, including the event schedule, can be found
on the Sporty's Fly-In website.
US AVIATION LAUNCHES AIRCRAFT SALES
Having experienced growth in flight training operations, fueling,
maintenance, and avionics sales and installation, US
Aviation, located on Denton Airport in Texas, has now added aircraft
sales and brokering to its agenda. "Our initial focus is on our
owned inventory of single- and twin-engine aircraft as well as listed
and 'off-market' aircraft we broker for customers," US Aviation's
Ken DeSerrano said. "We expect to be handling turbo props and jets
as the program grows."
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