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Our continuing aim has been to educate Washington’s policymakers and opinion leaders about the importance of business aviation to citizens, companies

and communities across the U.S. It’s a message NBAA and GAMA have delivered through Capitol Hill publications like Roll Call, The Hill and Politico, and also through targeted TV placements on stations including CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and elsewhere.

We’ve enlisted well-known spokespeople, like American legend and esteemed businessman Arnold Palmer, to help deliver the campaign’s message. But equally important, we’ve enlisted you – the people in general aviation, whose voices count with elected officials in states and congressional districts across the country. And when I’ve traveled to town after town to report on the progress of our collective work, I’m always impressed by the dedication and activism of those in our industry.

For example, I recently had the privilege of spending time with people in Ohio and Chicago. At one event, we heard from Earl Morse, a retired Air Force captain and head of Honor Flight. His group coordinates general aviation airplanes to fly veterans to Washington, DC, to visit the memorials to the wars they served in. I noted that, among other messages, the No Plane No Gain campaign highlights the many hours business airplanes fly in support of humanitarian and philanthropic organizations like Honor Flight and other groups.

In fact, stories like this one and the others I heard in Ohio and Chicago are the kind we need people to continue telling all across the U.S. Policymakers in Washington need to hear how business aviation not only helps people and communities in times of crisis, but also supports over a million jobs, helps companies of all sizes be more competitive and productive, and provides a transportation lifeline for towns with little or no airline service.

NBAA and GAMA have made a concerted effort to tell these stories, in part through the No Plane No Gain web site, at www.noplanenogain.org/profiles. I encourage you to review the stories we’re sharing, and consider adding your own by contacting NBAA at [email protected]. NBAA and GAMA will continue to stand up for business aviation – and we thank you for continuing to stand with us.

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News & Features Proclamation | West Virginia dubs January GA Appreciation Month .................5

Hangar headache | ORK hangar tenants cry foul over plan to raise rents .........6

Capital Comments | Questions abound about security ....................................7

The list grows | NTSB adds to list of “reportable” accidents/incidents...............7

Guest Editorial | One pilot’s view on the demise of 100LL ...............................8

Visser’s Voice | GA leaders need to work with EPA to ease 100LL transition ....9

New gig | Country singer Aaron Tippin takes off as CAF spokesman ................10

Next step in NextGen | ADS-B goes live in Gulf of Mexico ..........................10

Your medical | Why does it take so long to get a special issuance? .................34

You’re fired! Is it time to find a new AME? .....................................................34

“Stop the FAA and Save GA” | GAN columns published in book .................35

The Greatest Generation | Museum kicks off Save the Stories program ........35

ExperCraft builder’s story | Finding purpose in a homebuilt project ............37

Short Final | Can a wife compete with a plane? ..............................................39

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HOMEBUILT HAVEN: Steve Harmon’s Cozy IV plans-built project is more than just a plane — he says it has been his salvation. ........................................37

YOU cAN gET ANYTHINg AT THE MALL THEsE dAYs: US Aviation found a new way to sell not just planes, but Discovery Flights — and boost GA’s image — by putting an LSA in a Dallas mall during the holiday season.............................. 4

A FIRsT: The first Tecnam P2008 in the U.S. was recently delivered to Heart of Virginia Aviation at Hanover County Airport (OFP) in Richmond, Va. ...... 5

sPREAdINg THE WORd: Country star Aaron Tippin, a pilot since he was 16, is the new spokesman for the Commemorative Air Force. .............10

On the Cover A family affair | For the Morris family of Poplar Grove, Ill., the Culver Cadet is the “family” airplane. Not only do Ken and Lorraine Morris have one of the rare airplanes (pictured), but so does Ken’s father, Gene, who lives in Houston. Photo courtesy Ken and Lorraine Morris. .................................. 36


A new way to sell GAA trip to the mall gets shoppers fired up about flying

Reaching those interested in becoming pilots sometimes means you have to leave the airport.

That’s the lesson learned by officials at US Aviation in Denton, Texas, who put a Remos GX at the Vista Ridge Mall in Dallas during the busy holiday season.

During the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas, US Aviation sold 170 Discovery Flights, picked up 130 leads on possible partnerships in aircraft ownership and talked extensively to six people who are interested in buying an aircraft, report officials at the company, which is based at Denton Municipal Airport (DTO).

“What we learned was that many people think about aviation, but fail to act on the impulse,” said Justin Shelley, director of aircraft sales. “By putting an aircraft in their line of sight, they stopped by and engaged in a discussion about licensing or ownership. I expect we’ll convert a couple dozen Discovery Flights into student pilots and we may have a dozen others who wind up in aircraft partnerships or limited flying clubs. And I also think we have a pretty good chance of selling several aircraft to individual owners. We’ll know better in a couple months.”

Shelley noted that many people were surprised to learn that it is possible to earn a Sport Pilot’s license with only 20-25 hours of training. There were quite a few who thought an entry-level license would cost more than $12,000 and were

shocked when they found out that it could be done for about $4,000.

“Reaching out to the public like this really gets people fired up about flying,” said Shelley. “The airport is just too remote to many people and the mall brings aviation right into their daily lives.”

For more information: 866-383-2484 or USAviationGroup.net.

A.C. Propeller Service ............................. 21 A/C Glareshields/Aircraft Spruce ............. 13 Adlog (Aerotech Publications) ................... 7 Aero Ski Mfg ........................................... 31 Aerocet ................................................... 13 Aeromech Aircraft Parts Express ............ 30 Aero-Tech Services ................................. 13 Aerox Aviation Oxygen. ........................... 30 Aircraft Door Seals .................................. 13 Aircraft Magneto Service ......................... 26 Aircraft Spruce & Specialty ................ 22-25 Airforms ................................................... 13 Airpac ..................................................... 31

Airplane Things ....................................... 26 Airport Management Group ..................... 28 Alaskan Bushwheel ................................. 27 AOPA Membership Publications ............. 40 Avemco Insurance Company .................. 30 Aviation Insurance Resources ................. 14 Avionics Shop ..................................... 12,27 Avtech Marketing ....................................... 9 Baumann Floats ...................................... 13 Belfort Instrument Company .................... 14 Brackett Aero Filters ............................... 13 Brown Aviation ........................................ 13 Cannon Avionics ..................................... 12 Cee Bailey’s Aircraft Plastics .................. 13 Crown Aviation ....................................... 26 Dare County Regional Airport ................. 28 Desser Tire & Rubber ............................ 13

Eagle Fuel Cells Inc ................................ 14 Ehrhardt Aviation Agency ........................ 14 Elizabeth City Regional Airport ............... 29 ExperCraft ................................................. 9 Floats & Fuel Cells .................................. 14 Florida Aero Services .............................. 26 General Aviation Modifications .................. 3 Genuine Aircraft Hardware ..................... 31 Gibson Aviation ....................................... 10 Global Aircraft Industries ........................ 30 Great Lakes Aero Products .................... 30 Hillsboro Aviation .................................... 20 Immokalee Regional Airport .................... 33 Intermountain Air ..................................... 31 Kissimmee Gateway Airport .................... 10 KS Avionics ............................................. 12 Lincoln County Airport ............................. 29

Lumberton Regional Airport ................... 29 Mandan Airport Authority ......................... 29 MH Oxygen Systems ................................. 7 Micro Aerodynamics ................................ 34 MN Aviation ............................................. 14 National Business Aviation Assn ............... 2 Nevada Aircraft Engines .......................... 3 New Mexico Aircraft Propeller ................. 27 Niagara Air Parts ..................................... 35 Northwest Aviation Conference ............... 15 Northwest Propeller Service .................... 26 Pacific Coast Avionics ............................. 21 Para-Phernalia ......................................... 30 Pilot Communications USA ..................... 12 R & M Steel ............................................... 5 Ram Air Avionics ..................................... 27 Regal Insurance ...................................... 20

Saircorp, LTD .......................................... 30 Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors ................ 14,30-32 Sheltair Aviation Facilities ....................... 14 Sky Ox Limited ........................................ 13 Spencer Aircraft ....................................... 28 Sport Flyers ............................................. 21 Sporty’s Pilot Shop .................................. 14 Stewart A/C Finishing Systems ............... 30 Suffolk Executive Airport ......................... 26 Tempest Plus Marketing Group ...... 5,13,30 Transwestern Aviation ............................. 31 Univair Aircraft Corporation ........... 16-19,30 Williams Aircraft Painting ......................... 27 Wings Pilot Shop ..................................... 28 Wings West Governors ........................... 27 ZD Publishing ......................................... 30 Zephyr Aircraft Engines ........................... 21

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“It’s a hidden gem. It’s also a very important asset to the city.”

— Dennis Lord, Los Angeles County aviation commissioner, about Compton Airport (CPM) in Southern California

“We melted a lot of snow.”

— Sonex Founder John Mon-nett, after the first engine run on the SubSonex jet

“Avionics is now as important, if not more, to check out in than the actual airplane.”

— Sporty’s officials

“The airport is just too remote to many people and the mall brings aviation right into their daily lives.”

— Justin Shelley of US Avia-tion, which put an LSA in a Dal-las mall over the holidays

“There is a number of economic things that are coming together to brighten the outlook. We’re starting to see things already to lend themselves to helping general aviation.”

— Aviation Consultant Brian Foley

“There are two kinds of airplanes — those you fly and those that fly you. You must have a distinct understanding at the very start as to who is the boss.”

— Ernest Gann

“A pilot must have a memory developed to absolute perfection. But there are two higher qualities which he also must have. He must have good and quick judgment and decision, and a cool, calm courage that no peril can shake.”

— Mark Twain, speaking about Missis-sippi River pilots

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Paper or plastic?Time running out to get new plastic pilot certificates

It’s not just the clerk at the grocery store making the “paper or plastic?” inquiry these days. The FAA also wants to know what your certificate is made of since, come April 1, the paper one won’t be legal anymore.

In February 2008 the FAA announced the phasing out of paper airman certificates. The deadline for replacement is March 31. Pilots with the paper certificates after that date will not be able to exercise their flying privileges, except for a temporary certificate issued under 61.17 or a student pilot certificate issued under paragraph (b) of CFR 61.19 (h).

The plastic certificates, which are about the size of a credit card and have a hologram imprinted on them, are more difficult to counterfeit than the paper ones.

While the change has been in the works for quite a while, many pilots have apparently delayed getting their tickets replaced. As a result, there is a backlog of requests in Oklahoma City, FAA officials said.

There are two ways to replace a certificate. You can request a replacement certificate online at FAA.gov/

Licenses_Certificates or you can mail an application for replacement of lost, destroyed, or paper airman certificate form or a signed, written request stating your name, date and place of birth, Social Security number and/or certificate number, and the reason you need a replacement.

You must include a check or money order for $2, made payable to FAA, for each certificate you request. The latter has made some pilots grumble, as they have held the paper certificates for decades and now have to spend money to replace them.

For more information: 866-878-2498 or FAA.gov.

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West Virginia is ringing in the new year with a salute to general aviation. Gov. Joe Manchin III, who is a pilot, signed a proclamation earlier in the month making January “General Aviation Appreciation Month.”

West Virginia is home to manufac-turing and repair facilities for Aurora Flight Sciences, Bombardier Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, and Pratt & Whitney. Aerospace is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the state’s economy, according to the proclamation, adding nearly 600 new jobs between 2000 and 2005 and contributing 3,200 jobs either directly or indirectly related to the industry. GA con-tributes $616 million to the state, which boasts 34 airports and 1,859 pilots.

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Prices for factory new and fac-tory rebuilt engines from Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc. will not increase in 2010, according to company officials, who cite manufacturing efficien-

cies as the reason prices remain near 2007 levels.

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The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) has been granted a license by the FAA to operate a commercial, horizontal-launch spaceport at Cecil Field (VQQ). Cecil Field, the first spaceport in Florida, is the eighth spaceport to be licensed in the U.S.

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is extending the comment period on the notice of pro-posed rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the Aircraft Repair Station Security Program

to Feb. 19.Why should you care? Because what

affects your mechanic is going to affect your bottom line, according to aviation security expert David Hook.

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American Legend Aircraft Co. has completed the first customer delivery of a Legend AmphibCub — an amphibious float-equipped Legend Cub certified as an LSA. The AmphibCub was delivered to Dick Parsons, a retired airline pilot who lives in South Florida, who has already logged more than 700 hours in a Legend Cub.

The AmphibCub, based on a J3-style version of the Legend Cub, is configured with amphibious aluminum floats from

Baumann Floats of New Richmond, Wisconsin. It sells for $159,000.

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Aero Accessories, Inc., the manufac-turer of Tempest brand aviation products, has acquired Unison Industries’ aviation spark plug product line, which was mar-keted under the Autolite brand.

Aero will relocate the spark plug line to its manufacturing facility in Gibsonville, N.C., according to company officials, who note the product line will be branded under the Tempest name. Aero antici-pates delivering the first Tempest brand spark plugs in early March.

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The FAA has assigned a three-letter identifier to the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport now under construction in West Bay, Florida. The three-letter location identifier will be “ECP” when the airport opens in May. The new airport is replacing Panama City-Bay County International Airport (PFN).

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Wipaire has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization for its Wipline model 7000 float, designed for the Quest Kodiak.

Full approval is expected in the first quarter, according to Wipaire officials, who note aircraft are on the ramp await-ing the STC approval and installation of

Zenair Ltd. has begun deliveries of its light-weight all-aluminum amphibious floats. Nicolas Heintz, who is in charge of float manufacturing, noted the com-

pany is finalizing drawings and tooling for its larger 1,400 lbs. LSA floats, which should be ready to ship in early spring.

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W. Va. governor proclaims GA Appreciation Month

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Hangar owners at North Little Rock Municipal Airport (ORK) in Arkansas are crying foul over what they see as an attempt by the airport commission to take ownership of their hangars.

“The way it worked in the past is that you leased the land from the airport but you were responsible for building your own hangar,” said Jerry Homsley, EAA Chapter 165 president and a hangar owner. “We all built our hangars in good faith, with long-term leases of 20 years. Now the commission is coming along and changing the rules in mid-stream. Instead of 20 years, we have the land for five. After that, the hangar becomes the property of the airport. Instead of that hangar you built for $50,000 being amortized over a long-term lease, you’re going to have a hangar costing you $10,000 for the next five years.”

Airport Manager Skipper Polk has a different view of the situation, noting that the leases involved are the ones that are expired.

“The idea that we are changing terms in mid-lease is wrong,” he said. “The current plan is to have the hangars revert immediately and give the owners a new lease for five years.”

Lease rates, which are now 26 cents a square foot, will be increased to 40 cents for the first 30 months of the new lease, then jump to $1 for the second 30 months. At the end of the five years, the leases could be renegotiated, Polk said.

“There is not — and never has been — a plan to get hangars torn down to attract better tenants,” Polk said,

referring to speculation among pilots that this is the motivation behind the change. “With that said, there are some hangars coming due in such poor condition they are an eyesore and need to be refurbished or demolished.”

While the commission feels the rates and terms “are fair to all concerned,” according to Polk, Homsley, speaking on behalf of the hangar tenants, disagrees. The pilots attempted to negotiate with the airport lease committee at a Jan. 7 meeting, but their requests were ignored, he said.

“The lease committee is going to recommend to the airport commission that the new lease structure be adopted,” he said. “They refused to take reversion off the table and continued to talk about short-term leases. They are still talking about exorbitantly high prices for a square foot.”

It is Homsley’s understanding that a survey of surrounding airports determined market value was 30 cents a square foot.

“Yet they are planning to charge us 40 cents, and then it will go up,” he said.

According to Homsley, the lease changes seem to be out of line with FAA guidelines on fair lease rates, adding the hangar owners are exploring the idea of filing a grievance with the FAA.

Polk counters that the rent increases are necessary

to comply with an FAA mandate that publicly-owned airports become self-sufficient.

“FAA grant assurances require GA airports to be self-sufficient, or attempting to become so, and at the current level of city support, we cannot reasonably claim that we are moving towards self-sufficiency,” he said, noting the airport receives $200,000 annually from the city’ general fund. “This could, at some point,

hamper our ability to receive grants, which are currently the primary source of funds used to ensure the airport is safe and operational.”

A reliever airport for Little Rock National Airport (LIT), ORK has a 5,000-foot runway and a 3,000-foot crosswind runway. There are approximately 165 air-craft based at the airport. Operations range from

corporate jet traffic to recreational aviation.According to published reports in the local newspa-

per, the airport collects about $97,000 annually on 41 leases, or an average of $2,300 each a year from each hangar tenant.

If the airport commission does not change the terms of the lease negotiations, they are likely to lose several tenants, warned Homsley.

“The hangar owners — to the last man — say they will leave when the leases are up and tear down their hangars,” he said.

For more information: NLRAirport.blogspot.com.

ORK hangar owners cry foul over lease changes

“The hangar owners — to the last man — say they will leave when the leases

are up and tear down their hangars.”

— Tenant spokesman Jerry Homsley

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LSA manufacturer Tecnam has deliv-ered the first Tecnam P2008 to the U.S.

Launched at the Friedrichshafen’s European Air Show last April, the new aircraft, which combines a carbon fiber fuselage with a metal wing and stabila-tor, was delivered to Heart of Virginia Aviation at Hanover County Airport (OFP) in Richmond, Va., which had it on display at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Fla., earlier this month.

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The number of Women in Aviation, International (WAI) members who applied for scholarships has soared to 520, up from the previous high of 371.

At the organization’s annual confer-ence, slated for Feb. 25-27 in Orlando,

71 scholarships will be awarded with a total dollar value of $454,000.

In addition, FedEx is donating a B-727 through a WAI “scholarship” to a college, university, museum, or train-ing center that is a corporate member of Women in Aviation. The airplane is valued at $1 million.

937-839-4647, WAI.org.

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AirJourney, a company that orga-nizes and leads journeys for pilots flying their own planes, has launched Easy Air Journey, which files eAPIS documents, as well as General Declarations forms.

As of last May, every private pilot flying in and out of the United States is

required to submit an eAPIS Manifest to the Department of Homeland Security.

Easy Air Journey is a web-based application available anywhere in the world. This way, pilots can retrieve saved information and file eAPIS manifests on any computer, company officials note.

In the event a pilot does not have Internet access, which often happens in remote locations, Air Journey will file the eAPIS manifest for them, officials add.

Checklists are also available for fly-ing to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, and Mexico.

A subscription costs $99 a year. The company is offering a free trial.

561-841-1551, Easy-AirJourney.com.

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As confirmation of new TSA director delayed in Senate

WASHINGTON, D . C . — E r ro l Southers was nomi-nated last August by President Barack Obama to be director of the Transporta-t i o n S e c u r i t y A d m i n i s t r a t i o n (TSA), but his con-firmation has been delayed in the Senate, meaning the agency that deals directly with aviation security has been without a leader for nearly six months. Couple this with the security confusion following the failed Christmas day attempt to blow up an international flight to Detroit and the potential for significant new regulations affecting all who fly could increase.

A confirmation hearing for Southers was held up when Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) placed a hold on it, prompted by concern that the nominee would not oppose unionization of the TSA work-

force. Unionization has been rejected by previous TSA administrators, the FBI, CIA, Coast Guard and Secret Service.

This concern was augmented by charges that Southers lied to Congress during a committee hearing, declaring that when he was an FBI agent he never asked police in San Diego to access records of his ex-wife’s boyfriend, a violation of privacy laws. Later, after receiving an endorsement from the Senate Homeland Security Committee, he said he had accessed records on at least two occasions and forwarded them to the San Diego police. DeMint said Southers had misled Congress in sworn testimony. “If he can’t tell the truth,” DeMint said, “he is not qualified and should not be confirmed.”

Six other senators and at least one member of the House have joined DeMint in his efforts to get to the bottom of the questions about Southers. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has said he wants to move quickly to confirm Southers but at this time there seems to be little movement to provide the infor-mation DeMint and others want. A White House spokesperson said officials did not know of discrepancies in Southers’ statements until two months after his nomination and the confirmation process was well on its way.

The flap over the Christmas day incident is heightening the political finger pointing and bringing more politi-cians into the security issue with greater interest. Sen. John J. Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) called a hearing of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Jan. 20 to explore the question, “Is the current system capable of meeting the threat?” He has frequently expressed his concerns that general aviation offers security problems. Whether or not this issue will affect the TSA nomination and the agency’s actions is being closely watched.

DeMint has called TSA “one of the most critical security agencies in the war on terror.” Despite its importance, its leadership has been in upheaval. There have been five directors in the six years of the agency’s existence, prompting one TSA employee to quip, “if my boss calls, get his name.”

That turnover is also why Washington

aviation interests are closely watching the present attempt to fill the posi-tion. People and organizations that

deal directly with government offices are reluctant to say anything negative that might affect their relationships with the agency.

A major interest, however, is that who-ever finally gets the

post is permitted and committed to open discussions, following up on President Obama’s pledges that the government would be “transparent” in its actions and programs. Aviation interests want TSA to be open in its actions and open for input from those directly affected by its regulations and actions. Closed door procedures in other areas of govern-ment increase the concern some aviation groups have about TSA and its poten-tially onerous security regulations.

Charles Spence is GAN’s Washington, D.C., correspondent.

Questions abound about changes in security

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By Charles spenCe“If my boss calls,

get his name.”— TSA employee joke

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The NTSB is amending its notification and reporting requirements regarding aircraft accidents or incidents.

The final rule, which becomes effective March 8, adds five “report-able incidents:” Failure of any internal turbine engine component that results in the escape of debris other than out the exhaust path; release of all or a portion of a propeller blade, excluding release caused solely by ground contact; a complete loss of information, excluding flickering, from more than 50% of cock-pit displays, such as Electronic Flight Instrument System displays; Airborne Collision Avoidance System advisories issued when a plane is operated on an IFR flight plan and complying with the advisory is necessary to avert a collision;

damage to helicopter tail or main rotor blades that requires repair or replace-ment of the blades; and any time a plane operated by an air carrier lands or departs on a taxiway, incorrect runway, or other area not designed as a runway, or experiences a runway incursion that requires immediate corrective action to avoid a collision.

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I t ’ s a l l Tom Midgely’s fault for ridding us of the knock.

That was the problem a chemist named Thomas Midgely was tasked to resolve in the early 1900s. His bosses at General Motors were making better engines with higher compression and higher horsepower output. Unfortunately, the gasoline going into those engines was little better than crude coming out of the ground. Pre-detonation, backfiring in plumes of acrid black smoke, and generally acting like a jackass in heat plagued the early automotive engine. But knocking was the thing that irritated drivers most. It just didn’t sound right and, what’s more, it seemed like a bad thing to have in a device with hundreds of moving parts.

Midgely’s peers tried ethyl alcohol, but it was expensive and hard to blend. Then came iodine, red dye, and even organic derivatives from plants, but nothing seemed to help. Then in 1921 Midgely added a small dose of tetra-ethyl lead. Bingo! No knock and the engine purred like a kitten. Lead became known as the “anti-knock” cure.

By this time the ratio of how much gaso-line could be compressed before ignition occurred had been defined as “octane.” If compression causes ignition prior to the spark plug firing, you’ve got knock and probably a lower octane rating. But add some lead and voila!, the potential for higher octane with no knock. Adding lead allowed for cheap gas to be boosted to a higher octane and — under most circumstances — the higher the octane, the better the engine performs.

While auto engines were advancing in the 1920s, aircraft engines lagged behind with most, such as the Curtiss OX-5, putting out an anemic 90 hp. The compression was so low that anything from tractor gas to dandelion wine would do the trick. About 10 years after Midgely put the knock to rest, aircraft engines caught up quickly thanks to the air racing craze of the 1930s. Pratt & Whitney, Curtiss-Wright, and Lycoming were making 300-500 horsepower engines — some even supercharged with commen-surate higher compression ratios.

That’s where air racing legend Jimmy Doolittle stepped up to the plate. He was working for Shell Oil as its aviation go-to guy and understood aircraft performance better than most. Not only was he an ex-Army record-setting pilot and the winner of every major air racing trophy in existence,

he had an MIT doctorate in aeronautical engineering. He knew car gas was not up to snuff for big engine air racers and military pursuit planes. He convinced Shell to get the lead in gas and boost the octane rating from a measly 75 to a solid 100.

That did the trick and probably did more than is commonly acknowledged to win World War II since, without it, planes like the Mustang and tanks like the Sherman would have had a rough go of it.

For more than 80 years 100-octane has been the fuel powering most of piston aviation. The downside is lead. It is a heavy metal and a neurotoxin. Ingest enough of it and it will kill you. Of course, just handling a bar of lead won’t kill you, even if you lick it like a Popsicle. However, when it degrades to a corroded dust it may become airborne and therein lays the danger. You breathe in enough of it and it builds up in your system to a toxic level, eventually causing organ fail-ure and a host of neurological disorders.

But let’s put things into perspective: From 1979 to 1998, about 200 people in the U.S. died from a documented case of lead poisoning. Over the same period about 1,007 people died from an allergic reaction to a bee sting.

The obvious danger in 100LL is exhaust. Rational people don’t drink it but will occa-sionally breathe in the fumes. In a confined area this would be deadly, but not because of lead. Don’t believe me: Ask any securities broker under indictment for fraud, sitting in a car in a closed garage. In fact, over a 20-year period, 200 times more people died of carbon monoxide poisoning than of lead.

Anthrax is a bacteria-based bio-weapon and lethal if you breathe in the spores. Over the past 20 years five people have died of Anthrax. Like other chemical and biologi-cal agents, such as Sarin gas, which is 500 times more deadly than cyanide, it has to be inhaled in large quantities, but readily disperses to non-lethal levels when exposed in open air. In fact, the atmosphere has a natural propensity to scrub itself of toxic elements.

I guess that’s my problem with the push to outlaw 100LL. It sounds like the right thing to do. It even sounds like the safe thing to do. But sounding like and “is” are two different things. Everything in the right dose will kill you, even corn flakes.

I tried to kick the lead habit and for a time used 87UL car gas in my Yak and, since the old bird has very low compression, ran fine on it. I still had to use a lead addi-tive, though, to save the engine. The Feds banned the additive and then went and put ethanol in all of the car gas. I didn’t want to turn all of my engine seals to liquid rubber

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Passing gas HARD SCIENCE NEEDED, NOT POLITICS AND FADS

I was impressed with Michael Kraft’s thoughtful article on the replacement for 100LL (Guest Editorial: Beware the “sound bite solution”: There are no easy answers to the complex avgas issue, Dec. 18, 2009 issue). Several aviation writers seem to be assuming that because 94UL is already on the market in Europe, that it is the de facto winner of the search for a 100LL replacement. Europe is not the USA and the last thing we should do in aviation is to adopt a standard just because Europe uses it. We have more airplanes, particularly low-cost older airplanes, a wider variety of types and, in all likelihood, more hours flown per aircraft than in Europe. I suspect that 94UL will cost more and deliver less performance.

We need to look at all the alternatives, particularly the homegrown Swift fuel, which promises better performance, lower cost per gallon and no aircraft modi-fications.

The final decision should be based on hard science and hard economics (the life cycle costing kind), not on fads or politics. I am pleased to see that Lycoming supports an objective evaluation and hope the oil companies will do the same.

TOM MULLERPoland Spring, Maine

LAND USE STUDIES NOT THE ENEMY

I guess I am a little sensitive these days reading about airports in national publications; whether they have an obvious anti-GA airport slant as USA Today, or in the pro-airport General Aviation News. But, I do feel a couple of comments are warranted with respect to the article “Is your airport on the endangered list?” in the Dec. 4, 2009, issue.

My discontent comes from the insinuation in two areas of the article that Land Use Studies and Proposed Land Use or Zoning Changes are singular tools used to close airports. Reporter Meg Godlewski implies in the article that airport users should be opposed to land use studies in general. I suggest quite the opposite.

Airport managers and their sponsors should be actively encouraged to commission land use studies. Beyond their immediate land holdings, the majority of airports aerial operations areas often extend over multiple municipal jurisdictions. In my experience, I have found most rela-tionships between these various levels of government to be tolerant at best, distrustful occasionally, and adversarial in the extreme cases. Quite often there is little com-munication between neighboring communities in land use planning, nor similar goals espoused in those plans. And, perhaps most important, the needs of an airport are not included because the neighboring community does not have a fiduciary or legal obligation to the airport.

What is needed is a comprehensive land use plan, incorporating “all” the lands surrounding an airport, and extending out to protect runway approach areas. This type of planning is helpful in identifying incompatible land uses that can lead to conflict with an airport. Once existing and future land uses have been identified, responsible entities can work together to create zoning documents that will guide development in a cooperative manner. This allows communities to improve in a reasonable fashion, without negatively impacting airport operations.

There are two options when it comes to land use planning and zoning. As airport stewards, we can sit and wait, be reactive and oppose proposals as they come in and hope like heck we don’t miss one. Or we can make the effort to engage with our neighbors, drive the planning process, and develop the protections the airport needs proactively.

ROBERT HOMEagle River, Wis.


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So GA’s leaders need to work with EPA to make transition painless

At the recent AOPA Av ia t ion Summit, several industr y leaders made the startling comment that lead in avgas is going away. Well, duh, what do you think I have been saying for the last 20 years?

The comments fall into three general areas: The first is the gloom and doom group that feel that it is all over and that we should just scrap all of the planes and have everyone in GA go find a new hobby to

dump money into. The second group is in denial — they do not believe the EPA will actually go through with its threat to outlaw leaded fuels.

And the third group believes that someone will come up with a miracle fuel that will replace 100LL, cost less, and perform better in all applications.

For the third group, I was going to say that there really isn’t a Santa Claus, but I am sure that these people still believe in the jolly old man.

The second group is almost as naive as the third group. The EPA is going to regulate lead out of avgas. The question is when and has nothing to do with facts or data. The people at the AOPA meet-ing were guessing that it will go away in the 2016-2017 time frame. That’s as good a guess as any, but I would remind people that there are several elections between now and then, so things can change quickly. And I have seen a lot of deadlines given, starting with 1995, and they have all come and gone.

For the first group, don’t despair — there is some hope. Pilots with non-turbo/super-charged engines have nothing to worry about. When the new unleaded fuel does finally appear, your engines will work well. Other than changes at your next overhaul, it will be basically an invisible change. On the positive side, all of the 80/87 engines and Rotax 4-cycle engines will finally be able to buy fuel at any and all local airports.

On the negative side, there is the ver y real problem of turbo/super-charged engines and the big radials. These will all need to be modified in some way and someone will need to re-qualify and then be legally liable for the proper operation of these engines on the new fuel. This may mean that some of them — especially rare models — may become static displays.

The thing that got me most were the comments such as “GA is scrambling to find alternatives” and “We have just

one shot at this, so we need to make the right decision.” Where have these people been? For the past 20 years there has been only one solution to what the unleaded fuel will be, and that is a fuel made from the same components as 100LL, only without the lead and with a lean rating of around 94.

This isn’t rocket science or magic, it is just common sense, which is in very short supply. We don’t need industry leaders who go around screaming the sky is falling. We have elected officials to do that. What we need is leadership who will actually lead and start work-ing with the EPA and others to try and make this transition as safe and painless as possible.

Ben Visser is an aviation fuels and lubricants expert who spent 33

years with Shell Oil. He has been a private pilot since 1985.

You can contact him at [email protected].

The demise of 100LL is no surprise

Visser’s Voice

By Ben Visser

so there went my 100LL alternative.Some say 94UL is the answer. Well

it may be for them, but if the slop won’t run in my nine-cylinder 285-hp radial, it’s worth zip to me.

In fact, nothing I hear is giving me a warm and fuzzy feeling, although I do hear a lot of claptrap about biofuel. But how many Mickey D’s will suffice to supply French fry grease for the entire GA fleet?

And I’m getting tired of everyone telling me how much of a hazard I am to the environment. I guess that is my core problem with this fuel scare agenda. I’m not an alarmist. I don’t know many pilots who are. Being an alarmist means you

tend to react immediately, without much provocation, and usually to the detriment of rational thought. In flying, that kind of thinking will get you and others killed faster than Anthrax, Sarin or even lead poisoning.


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Tippin will make special appearances at various CAF events across the coun-try, as well as film and record a number of public service announcements. A potential cross-country tour in conjunc-tion with CAF exhibitions also is in the works, according to CAF officials.

Headquartered in Midland, Texas, CAF is a nonprofit organization that acquires, restores and preserves in flying condition a collection of combat aircraft flown by all United States mili-tary services. Officials boast the CAF is the largest flying museum in the world, operating 156 vintage military aircraft, and displaying them at air shows around the country, often reenacting historic air battles featuring the actual period aircraft in flight.

“I am very excited about working with the CAF,” Tippin states. “As a son of a pilot, a pilot myself and patriot, the mission of the organization is especially important to me: Acknowledging the his-tory of this great nation and the service men and women who make our freedoms possible is stellar and I’m happy to cham-pion the organization’s efforts.”

Tippin, who soloed on his 16th birth-day, became a commercial multi-engine

instrument-rated pilot by the age of 18 and is also helicopter-qualified. A certi-fied A&P, he owns a 1941 Stearman, a 1946 J3 Cub and 1959 Helio Curior — all in flying condition.

Tippin is well-known as a supporter of our troops. For the past six years, he’s traveled to Iraq to perform, as well as visit with the men and women serving there. He also has performed for troops in Afghanistan.

“Over the past two years I have gotten to know Aaron personally and seen his commitment to our Armed Forces and his passion for aviation,” said

Stephan Brown, president of the CAF. “We are honored that he has agreed to help us promote the educational mission of the CAF. Like our CAF members, Aaron recognizes that we must remind Americans of the sacrifices our Armed Forces have made and continue to make, to ensure our freedoms.”

But Tippin won’t just be a front man for the organization.

“One of the more unique aspects of Aaron’s role will be his actual par-ticipation as a pilot in select CAF vintage military aircraft,” Brown said. “As a skilled aviator, he can walk the walk.”

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2001 COLUMBIA 300. Premium IFR, 1096TT, IO-550N. Single-owner. Always hangared. Moving-map, Bose-headset, custom-cover, Shadin fuel-flo, auto-pilot w/ pre-select. $221K 360-698-0224.

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1956 DEHAVILLAND BEAVER, 5-hours since stunning new paint and leather interior. SN-994. 12,100TTSN, 830since Covington Major. 20-hours on 3-bladed Hartzell Wipline 6000-Amphibs. $465,000 with free delivery in North America. (just more opportunity for me to fly it). Ron, TX/806-662-5823-cell; [email protected]

1956 DHC-2 Beaver, SN 1031, TT 15274, TSMOH 1141, Edo 4930 floats, 135 ready, many mods. Don at 907-789-2142 for specs & installed equip. $330,000/obo.

1967 DEHAVILLAND AMPHIB Turbo Beaver. 182-since complete overhaul. New wiring/panel/paint & 9-place leather interior. 3050-SMOH-27, 8980TT. Beautiful air-plane! $795,000. NV/775-720-5252.

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LUSCOMBE AIRPLANE “WIN ME” drawing. 1/$40; 3/$100; 10/$300. www.Luscombe.org and IRS 501C3 or-ganization. 480-650-0883.

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Luscombe Parts - 3310

FREE UNIVAIR INVENTORY LISTING Hundreds of FAA-PMA’d parts. Contact: UNIVAIR, 2500 Himalaya Rd, Aurora CO 80011-8156. Toll free 1-888-433-5433, info 303-375-8882, fax 800-457-7811, www.univair.com

Maule - 3400

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LASAR PLANE Sales has many Mooneys on consign-ment. Call for info & free Mooney Buyers Guide, 707-263-0452, Fax: 707-263-0472. See us on the internet: www.lasar.com, email: [email protected]

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North American - 3680

1945 NORTH AMERICAN P51D Mustang, 1305TTSN,135SMOH by Nixon, Rolls Royce Merlin 1650-7 withtransport heads. Dual-controls. New Martin-radiator, newhoses, new tubes new hydraulics, fresh annual.$2,145,000, will accept Harvard or AT6 on partial trade.Ron Fernuik 806-662-5823; [email protected]

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HIGHLY MODIFIED PA-16, O-540Lyc. Very Very lowtime. Excellent back country airplane. Loaded with radiogear. Time to sell! 503-949-4739.

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PIPER PA-16 projects. (One)150 hp. Very low time en-gine, complete. (One) 108hp mid-time engine. complete.Call for info. 503-949-4739.

Piper Arrow - 3804

1979 PA-28 201T, 3003TT, 1086SMOH, IFR-certified,Garmin-530, King KX-155, dual-GS’s, Garmin audio-pan-el, xpdr,intercom, King-ADF, Merlin-wastegate, Dec-2009-annual, original-interior, new-paint. 509-520-1081,1-800-888-1203.

Piper Cherokee Series - 3806

1965 CHEROKEE 150HP. Beautiful Aircraft. Fully IFR,fresh annual Nov. 2009. All AD’s complied with. Mustsell! Negotiable. Don 209-785-4317

1967 CHEROKEE 140, Horton STOL, 1034-SMOH,5674-TTSN, S-Tec 30 A/P w/alt, King IFR, new-paint,same owner/hangared 30yrs. $24,950. CA/510-783-2711. www.americanaircraft.net

Piper Lance - 3812

1976 LANCE, current annual, AP Capstone coupled,VOR, DG, GPS, MX20. discount 30,000 or high time en-gine, asking $98,000/OBO, 907-451-4482

Piper Aztec - 3903

1973 AZTEC E, ONLY 365/298 SMOH, TTAF 5156, 555SPOH, hangared, recent P&I (leather), full de-ice.$125K/OBO. Bill WA/509-476-2974, 509-560-0240.

Piper Parts - 3920

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Stinson - 4455

FREE UNIVAIR INVENTORY LISTING. Thousands ofType Certificated parts direct from our factory Contact:UNIVAIR, 2500 Himalaya Rd, Aurora CO 80011-8156.Toll free 1-888-433-5433, info 303-375-8882, FAX 1-800-457-7811, www.univair.com

STINSON 10-A PROJECT, restore a nice 1941 (also aWWII Warbird) 3-place fabric covered airplane. Details:So. CA/ 760-333-9084.

Taylorcraft Parts - 4605

FREE UNIVAIR INVENTORY LISTING FAA-PMA’d ap-proved parts. Contact: UNIVAIR, 2500 Himalaya Rd, Au-rora CO 80011-8156. Toll free 1-888-433-5433, info 303-375-8882, FAX 1-800-457-7811, www.univair.com

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Engines - 6950

CONTINENTAL A75 360hrs. All records. Weekly-use. Slick mags, regular oil analysis. Compression 78/76/79/77. $3,600. Sensenich W7DK40 climb prop $500. 541-598-6486.

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NEW LOWER PRICES ONGPSMAP 696 & 695 is our ultimate portable MFD: the GPSMAP 696, an all-in-one navigator de-signed exclusively for aviation. Featuring a large screen, detailed electronic charts and real-time weather, the 696 is your own personal avionics system. GPSMAP 695 - With features that focus on aviation-only navigation and mapping, GPSMAP 695 is Garmin’s ultimate portable MFD. Similar to the 696, the GPSMAP 695 comes with

a large screen and detailed electronic charts — minus XM compat-ibility — at a price you’ll love. GPSMAP 696 Americas. GPSMAP 696 Americas................................. P/N 11-07022 ............... $2,999.00GPSMAP 695 Americas ......... P/N 11-07023 ............... $2,399.00

GPSMAP 496 & 495 New features include: Garmin’s SafeTaxiTM airport diagrams; AOPA airport directory data; enhanced terrain and avia-tion databases (showing private airports and heliports); significantly faster 5 Hz updating on maps and “Panel” page instruments; and for go-anywhere versatility, built-in automotive street mapping for USA/Canada or Europe.496 Americas ...........................................P/N 11-04684 ...............$1,999.00

495, Americas (No Weather) ....................................... P/N 11-06248 ..............$1,299.00495, Atlantic (No Weather) .......................................... P/N 11-06317 ..............$1,299.00495, Paci c (No Weather) ........................................... P/N 11-06318 ..............$1,299.00

Now, the company that brought you aviation’s rst “mini-MFD” is taking the concept to a whole new level: With the Garmin aera™ lineup of touchscreen GPS portables. Featuring crisp 4.3-inch

QVGA wide-format displays with menu-driven tap-and-drag user interface, these four versatile “dual boot” models let you transi-tion seamlessly from runways to roadways with the best in Aviation and Automotive moving-map navigation. Leveraging Garmin’s industry-leading expertise in integrated systems design, the aera series offers a full range of smart, easy-to-use guidance solutions for today’s pilot/motorist. Aera 500 Americas (Paci c and Atlantic also available) ........P/N 11-08044........ $799.00

Aera 510 Americas ................................................................P/N 11-08045..... $1,299.00 Aera 550 Americas (Paci c and Atlantic also available) ........P/N 11-08046..... $1,499.00 Aera 560 Americas ................................................................P/N 11-08047..... $1,999.00

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SV-D700 SkyView 7” Display (includes main wir-ing harness) ............. P/N 10-03933 ...... $2550.00SV-D1000 SkyView 10” Display (includes main wiring harness) ...... P/N 10-03932 ....$3395.00SV-ADAHRS-200 SkyView ADAHRS - First P/N 10-03936 ....$1185.00SV-ADAHRS-200 & 201 SkyView ADAHRS - Dual ....................... P/N 10-04018 ....$1941.00SV-EMS-220 SkyView Engine Monitoring Module ................... P/N 10-03938 ......$567.00SV-GPS-250 SkyView GPS 5Hz Receiver Module ................... P/N 10-03939 ......$189.95EMS-D10 Engine Monitor (no engine sensors / wiring harnesses) P/N 10-01160 ....$1665.00EFIS-D100 (Includes remote compass, mount-ing tray & USA-serial converter.) P/N 10-01705 ....$2295.00

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MRX A-A is the world’s smallest collision avoid-ance device, yet sacrifices none of the fea-tures previous upper-end systems have become known for.Get alerts directly through your head-set with our new audio output feature and audio cable, included with every MRX. P/N 11-05223 .............$539.00

PCAS™ XRX™ is the first & only stand-alone portable device to sense aircraft direc-tion from within the cockpit. Displays “3-D View” quadrant bearing information, as well as relative altitude and range. P/N 11-06504...$1,785.00XPD-X Wire Power/Data Cable P/N 11-06243........$29.75

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In the air: WAAS-capable GPS, XM weather, traffic, moving map, flight planning, displays terrain, airspace and obstacles in both plan and vertical profile views. Get the latest airport information and fuel pricing. Easy to use: Intuitive touch screen interface with “touch and drag” feature that allows for quick and easy map panning. Bright, high resolution 7” color display, bluetooth interfaces for your cell phone, of your XM or traffic receiver (both sold separately). In your automobile: Optional automotive GPS with 2D and 3D map views, turn-by-turn directions, preloaded points of interest, and much more!USA/Canada.......P/N 11-07923 ....... $1,979.00Americas.............P/N 11-07925 ....... $1,799.00Europe ................P/N 11-07926 ....... $1,979.00Atlantic ................P/N 11-07928 ....... $1,799.00

Bendix King AV8OR ACECrown SeriesBENDIX KING NAV/COMKX 125 NAV/COM 14V P/N 11-03402 ........... $2,802.00KX 125 NAV/COM With Harness P/N 11-05026 ........... $3,081.00

KX 165A NAV/COM 28V/25KHZ ......... P/N 11-00644 ........... $4,116.00KX 165 NAV/COM 14V ........................ P/N 11-03399 ........... $4,162.00KX-155A (28V) without GS .................. P/N 11-04403 ........... $3,043.00 KX-155A (28V) with GS ....................... P/N 11-04402 ........... $3,267.00KX 165 NAV/COM 28V ........................ P/N 11-00199 ........... $4,380.00BENDIX KING AUDIO PANELSKMA 24 Audio Panel with HF............... P/N 11-03841 ........... $1,445.00 KMA 24 Audio/MRK with TEL .............. P/N 11-03380 ........... $1,150.00KA 134 Audio System .......................... P/N 11-03383 ........... $2,174.00KMA 28 Audio Panel Only ................... P/N 11-00570 ........... $2,073.00

Tranceivers & Transponders

AR 4201 TRANSCEIVER - (pictured) Extremely small and lightweight transceiver offers 760 channels and is certi- ed for use in VFR and IFR equipped aircr-fat. .............. P/N 11-01566 ........... $1,296.25

BECKER ATC 4401 175W Transponder P/N 11-01094 ........... $1,895.00

CCX-175 COM/TRANSPONDER MODE C PACKAGE - Package con-sists of the Becker AR 4201 Com and the ATC 4401-1 175W transpon-der ....................................................... P/N 11-01096 ........... $3,415.50ATC 4401 250W XPDR ....................... P/N 11-01095 ........... $2,205.00BXP6401-2-(01) Mode-S Transponder P/N 11-05326 ........... $2,474.00BXP6401-1-(01) Mode-S Transponder P/N 11-06190 ........... $3,120.00SCX-175 Remote COM/Transponder Mode C Pkg P/N 11-03513 ........... $4,743.00

AMERI-KINGAK-350 Encoder

The Ameri-King AK-350 is the most advanced blind altitude reporter on the market, extremely ac-curate and reliable, the AK-350 is compatible with all transponders, is TSO-C88 approved, and reports altitude to 30,000 ft. Only 3.5”x 2”x 4.75” and weighs 0.4 lbs. Perfect for pressurized or non- pressurized installations and uses 14V or 28V power. Three year extended warranty. P/N 11-12010 .........................$169.95

A210 Panel Mount .................P/N 11-05618 .. $1,339.00A210 Mobile Mount ...............P/N 11-05836 .. $1,430.00IC-A14 (Simple Key) ............P/N 11-05903 ..... $231.00IC-A14 (Full Key) ...................P/N 11-05904 ..... $231.00IC-A24 Nav/Com ...................P/N 11-02942 ..... $325.00IC-A6 .....................................P/N 11-02944 ..... $269.00

AccessoriesHeadset PTT A6 A24 A14 .....P/N 11-18529 ....... $22.50Cig. Lighter Cable A6 A24.....P/N 11-03604 ....... $46.50Headset Adptr. A6 A24 A14 ..P/N 11-18537 ....... $49.95Battery NI-MH A6 A24 ...........P/N 11-04385 ....... $41.60Desktop Chrgr. A6 A24 A14 ..P/N 11-04773 ....... $54.50Charger Adptr. A6 A24 ..........P/N 11-04774 ....... $15.95Antenna A6 A24 A14 A4 .......P/N 11-05031 ....... $29.75Cig Lit. A22, A23, A4, A5 ......P/N 11-18604 ....... $31.85

ICOM Tranceivers

Vertex Standard’s airband radios are professional grade and incorporate their legendary MIL-STD construction and sleek styling.

VXA-220 Pro VI ...............P/N 11-05054 ...............$189.00VXA-300 Pilot III ..............P/N 11-02716 ...............$220.00VXA-300 Pilot III 220V ....P/N 11-04342 ...............$277.20VXA-710 Spirit .................P/N 11-04337 ...............$297.00VXA-710 Spirit 220V .......P/N 11-04338 ...............$305.95

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Accessories12V Cigarette Lighter Adapter .............. P/N 11-16961................ $19.95SMA TO BNC Antenna Adapter ....... P/N 11-16957 ...............$8.90Headset Adapter .............................. P/N 11-02562 .............$10.75Alkaline Case (Holds 6 AA) .............. P/N 11-00408 .............$16.95

Transponders/TranceiversAT165R Value Series .................................. P/N 11-03596 .. $1,508.00AT165 Value Series ................................... P/N 11-03595 ... $1,580.00AT165K Value Series ................................. P/N 11-03597 ... $1,508.00AT165 Digital Transponder ......................... P/N 11-02761 .. $1,760.00AT165RDirect Narco Replacement ............. P/N 11-03594 ... $1,688.00AT165K Direct King Replacement .............. P/N 11-02890 ... $1,711.00AT165KA Direct King Replacement ............ P/N 11-03001 ... $1,711.00AT165C Direct Cessna Replacement ......... P/N 11-04329 ... $1,728.00AT165C/VS Direct Cessna Replacement ... P/N 11-04398 ... $1,508.00Mark 12D Cessna NAV/COM ...................... P/N 11-16410 ... $2,246.00AT165 Antenna AT165 ................................ P/N 11-04328 ........ $72.95760 VHF COM Panel Mount ....................... P/N 11-02206 ... $1,088.00EncodersAR 850 Encoder 30K 25PIN ....................... P/N 11-19875 ...... $366.00AR 850 Encoder 30K 15PIN ....................... P/N 11-01564 ...... $220.00

696/695 Panel Dock ..............P/N 11-07309 ...$168.95696 695 Audio Jack ...............P/N 11-07783 .....$13.95296/396/496 Panel Dock .......P/N 11-03509 .....$88.5096 Panel Dock Cover ............P/N 11-04775 .....$18.95496 Horizontal Angle Adptr. ..P/N 11-04671 .....$24.85496 Vertical Angle Adptr. ......P/N 11-05029 .....$24.95XM 496 Antenna Cable .........P/N 11-04780 .....$13.95AV8OR Panel Dock ...............P/N 11-07782 ...$119.95Geopilot II + Panel Dock .......P/N 11-06855 ...$107.95EKP-IV Panel Dock ...............P/N 11-04371 ...$117.951000 2000C Panel Dock .......P/N 11-04372 ...$108.50GARMIN Antenna Aero Cvr ..P/N 11-04777 .....$65.50Universal Gust Lock ..............P/N 13-06139 .....$34.95Wheel Chocks .......................P/N 13-04298 .....$18.95

Two hole base w/1”ball. ...P/N 11-00471 ... $6.951” ball base w/hardware ....P/N 11-04083 . $11.852-1/2”dia. base w/1”ball .....P/N 11-07069 ... $7.35Double socket arm 1-3/4” ..P/N 11-03458 ... $9.50Double socket arm3-1/2” ...P/N 11-01255 . $10.95Double socket arm 5-1/4” ..P/N 11-03459 . $16.75U-bolt base with 1”ball. ......P/N 11-03460 . $10.953.3” Dia. suct. cup w/Ball...P/N 11-06449 . $12.95Base 1/4”NPT hole-1”ball. .P/N 10-00477 . $11.952-1/2”dia. ball base with 1/4” - 20 male thread P/N 11-02080 ... $8.95Garmin 196/296/396/496/495 Standard Ball base mount.................................P/N 11-01766 . $23.50Garmin 196/296/396/496/495 3.25” diameter Lock Suction Cup ......................P/N 11-03434 . $30.65




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Zulu-Circumaural, ANR, straight cord, dual GA plugs, Battery Power P/N 11-05617 ......................$850.00Zulu-Circumaural, ANR, straight cord, single LEMO Connector, Panel Power (install kit PN 11-01846)... P/N 11-05913 ......................$900.00Zulu-Circumaural, ANR, coil cord, dual GA plugs, Battery Power P/N 11-07553 ......................$900.00Zulu-Circumaural, ANR, coil cord, single LEMO Connector, Panel Power (install kit PN 11-01846)... P/N 11-05914 ......................$900.00Zulu-Circumaural, ANR, Helicopter, coil cord, single U-174 Plug P/N 11-05915 ......................$900.00

HeadsetsTelex Airman 750 Headset P/N 11-09500 ................$245.00Telex Airman ANR 850 Headset P/N 11-01880 ................$445.00Telex Echelon 20 P/N 11-04564 ................$189.00Telex Stratus 50 Digital P/N 11-04560 ................$719.00Telex Stratus 30XT P/N 11-04561 ................$519.00Telex Stratus 30 P/N 11-04562 ................$429.00

MicrophonesTelex Microphone 100TRA 100TRA .........................$104.95Telex Microphone 66T 66T ................................$127.95

AccessoriesTelex PT-300 PTT Switch P/N 11-03861 ..................$54.50Telex AIR 3000 Gel Cushions P/N 11-09445 ..................$28.80

HeadsetsPA-1171T Passive P/N 11-03556 .............$145.00 PA-1181T Passive P/N 11-03554 .............$185.00PA21-70T Passive P/N 11-04940 .............$185.95PA-1761T Passive P/N 11-03550 .............$295.00Skycom H-40A P/N 11-09099 ...............$99.95Skypro ........ P/N 11-09098 .............$132.95

AccessoriesPilot USA PA-50 PTT P/N 11-07712 ...............$19.95Pilot USA Blulink PA-86BLU GA P/N 11-06553 .............$249.95 Pilot USA Blulink Helicopter P/N 11-06613 .............$274.00 Pilot USA Bluelink Bose P/N 11-06614 .............$299.00

X11P .......................$799.00X11 .........................$799.00H10-13Y Youth .......$306.90H10-20 ....................$302.25H10-30 ................... $251.10H10-60 ................................... $345.96H10-76 ....................................$266.91H10-13.4 ................................$306.90H10-13H .................................$320.85H10-13S .................................$311.55H10-13X ANR (battery) ..........$628.68

HME110................................$299.00HMEC460 .............................$499.00HMEC250 .............................$797.00HMEC46-BV-K .....................$696.00HMEC350 .............................$695.00HME43-K ..............................$216.00

4DLX Classic Headset .............$131.954DX Classic Headset ...............$104.955DX Classic Headset ...............$159.00F20 Headset .............................$108.95Denali Passive Blue Headset ...$287.10Denali ANR Blue Headset ........$539.10Denali ANR Yellow Headset ....$539.10Classic ANR Headset ...............$327.95

IntercomsPM 1000II 4 place w/o crew wire .........P/N 11-11922 ..... $309.95PM 1000II 4 place with crew wire ........P/N 11-11920 ..... $449.95PM 3000 4 Place w/o crew wire ...........P/N 11-04843 ..... $419.99PM 3000 6 Place with crew wire ..........P/N 11-00851 ..... $549.95PM501 Panel Mount Intercom ..............P/N 11-11800 ..... $269.95PM 1200 2 Place panel mount .............P/N 11-01671 ..... $429.99

Audio PanelsPMA 6000 with marker beacon ............P/N 11-01083 ..................$1,149.00PMA 4000 .............................................P/N 11-01634 .....................$775.00PMA 8000B MP3 ..................................P/N 11-06612 ..................$1,795.00PMA 8000B .........................................P/N 11-04354 ..................$1,595.00PMA 6000 ............................................P/N 11-11937 .....................$949.95

IntercomsDavid Clark18486G-01 ISOCOM ..................................P/N 11-06002 ............... $346.95

Pilot USA / SkycomPilot 2 place portable PA-200T P/N 11-02712 ...............$115.00Skycom 200 2 place portable P/N 11-11860 .................$99.95Skycom 200E 4 place portable P/N 11-11865 ...............$118.95Skycom 400S 4 place portable, stereo

P/N 11-11875 ...............$139.95Flightcom403MC 4 place panel mount P/N 11-08755 ...............$154.95403 6 place stereo panel mount P/N 11-17605 ...............$234.95

IISX 2 place portable ..................................P/N 11-08700 ...............$116.95IISX Expansion module ..............................P/N 11-04260 .................$30.00403LSA panel mount ..................................P/N 11-07871 ...............$213.95

SigtronicsSPA-4S stereo panel mount P/N 11-00567 ...............$289.00Sport 200 - mono .........P/N 11-02884 ...............$199.00 Sport 200S - stereo ......P/N 11-02885 ...............$279.00

The Kannad 406 AF-compact is the lightest. smallest, and least expensive on the market. Longer transmission duration, six year battery, no aircraft power required, Internal alarm buzzer, Nav interface compatible. Complete Kit comes with remote switch, install manual, mount hardware and all con-nectors. Rod or whip antenna sold separately.Compact ELT ......... P/N 11-05786 ..$785.00

406 AF-COMPACT ELT

Merl ELT Battery PacksWe offer the complete line of ELT replacement bat-tery packs. These top quality battery packs are factory new and meet or exceed FAA TSO-C91a and are also Transport Canada approved. Request current price on any ELT replacement battery, ELT, or handheld trans-ceiver replacement battery not shown here.

ELT Battery - Largo BP-1005 ........................ P/N 11-17935 ........ $43.75ELT Battery - Dorne & Marg. BP-1020 ......... P/N 11-17920 ........ $24.95ELT Battery - Rescu88 Bp-1035 ................... P/N 11-17930 ........ $27.85ELT Battery - Pointer BP-1030...................... P/N 11-17950 ........ $22.95ELT Battery - EBC BP-1045.......................... P/N 11-17925 ........ $23.75ELT Battery - Sharc7 BP-1015...................... P/N 11-17955 ........ $21.95ELT Battery - Narco BP-1010 ....................... P/N 11-17945 ........ $23.95

In an emergency, the MicroFix™ transmits on 406 MHz via the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system with the sender’s unique registered, digitally coded distress signal. P/N 11-05531 ..............$599.99ACR Micro x 406 GPS Canada 11-05898 .....................$589.00

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Ameri-King ELT AK-450 P/N 11-02790 ......... $149.00Ameri-King AK-451 ELT Whip USA P/N 11-06677 ......... $764.00

AccessoriesAK-450 Cable Assembly P/N 11-04973 ........... $12.95 AK-450 Remote Switch P/N 11-04937 ........... $49.75 AK-450 Coaxial Assembly P/N 11-04938 ........... $14.85 ELT AK-450 2 Year Warranty P/N 11-05793 ........... $40.00 AK-450 ANT 450017 P/N 11-03303 ........... $39.75

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ELTsArtex ME406 ELT w/ whip antenna. Pro-grammed for US registered aircraft. P/N 11-03492 ...... $875.00Artex ME406 ELT w/ rod antenna. Pro-grammed for US registered aircraft. P/N 11-03493 ... $1,475.00Artex ME406 ELT w/ whip antenna. Can be programmed for international registered aircraft (Specify when ordering). P/N 11-04652 ...... $935.00Artex ME406 ELT w/ rod antenna. Can be programmed for international registered aircraft (Specify when ordering).

P/N 11-06370 ... $1,416.00ME406 HM ELT w/ rod antenna. Programmed for US registered aircraft. P/N 11-04966 .. $1,949.95MA406 HM ELT w/ rod antenna. Can be programmed for international registered aircraft (specify when ordering). P/N 11-05670 ... $1,975.00

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Powerful and portable, the Sidewinder will forever change the way you move your aircraft. Powered by Milwaukee’s top of the line 28V power unit with a long-lasting, lithium ion battery pack, Sidewinder weighs less than 22 pounds, collapses to 27” and stows easily in your baggage compartment. Made in the USA using 4130 Chromoly material. Cessna ............ P/N 13-06855 ........... $1,600.00 Piper ................ P/N 13-06859 ........... $1,600.00 Beech .............. P/N 13-06838 ........... $1,600.00 Mooney ........... P/N 13-06860 ........... $1,600.00

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Cessna 120/140/150 ........................... P/N 05-03871 ....... $275.00Cessna 172 ......................................... P/N 05-03875 ....... $275.00Cessna 180/182/185 ........................... P/N 05-03878 ....... $275.00Cessna 205/206/210 ........................... P/N 05-03887 ....... $275.00Cessna 337 Skymaster ....................... P/N 05-03892 ....... $275.00Beech 33/35/Baron/Travelair ............... P/N 05-03899 ....... $275.00Mooney 201 ......................................... P/N 05-03907 ....... $275.00Piper PA 24/30 Comanche, etc. ........... P/N 05-03894 ....... $275.00Piper PA 28/32/34 Cherokee, etc. ....... P/N 05-03895 ....... $275.00Piper PA 38 Tomahawk ........................ P/N 05-03898 ....... $275.00Optional FAA Approved Lights ............. P/N 05-03998 ....... $122.95

One piece hand-laminate with a molded Naugahyde texture, designed to tuck under the windshield from the front totally covering the top of the in-strument panel.

Castleberry Instruments & Avionics introduces a new FAA certified back-up attitude indicator. This instrument is an approved substitute for previously mandated rate of turn indicators in Part 23 aircraft operating in Part 91 and less than 12,500 pounds. This substitution is based upon the FAA Advisory Circular AC91-75 that promotes the installation of a backup attitude indicator. In the FAA words, “Substituting a second attitude indicator (with a power source indepen-dent from the primary attitude indicator) for the rate-of-turn indicator will provide an increased level of safety.” 14V ................................... P/N 10-02823 ..................$2,196.00 28V .................................... P/N 10-02824 ..................$2,359.00 14V w/ 8° tilt ...................... P/N 10-02828 ..................$2,195.00 28V w/ 8° tilt ...................... P/N 10-02829 ..................$2,195.00

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Prior to the introduction of the Aerox system, wise pilots re-served the use of oxygen for situations where it was legally necessary, i.e. above 12,500 ft. This was often a practical decision based upon factors like: Short duration of supply, uncomfortable masks, dif cult & costly re lls, heavy weight and large bulk. Aerox systems address these objections

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expensive than ever before. Add to your ying comfort by using oxygen at altitudes as low as

5000 feet.Aerox System 2D 13 CU Ft. ..................P/N 13-18900 ....... $477.60Aerox System 2M 22 CU Ft. ..................P/N 13-18902 ....... $513.60CC Oxysaver Cannula ...........................P/N 13-18910 ......... $26.85CR-A Regular Cannula ..........................P/N 13-18920 ........... $6.40Retro t Kit plus Scott type tting SC......P/N 13-18992 ....... $112.00Kit with CPC tting for Cirrus .................P/N 13-05152 ......... $89.50

Aerox Oxygen Systems

Designed to replace the oat/liquid type compass -- no more leaking uid or backward azimuth readings. It uses eddy current damping and as such has no overshoot. 2” vertical rotating dial. Heading information is more natural because the heading is read at the12 o’clock position and off the nose of the miniature aircraft.14V ..................... P/N 10-00421............. $269.9528V ..................... P/N 10-00423............. $269.00

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InstrumentsSuper Clock SC-5 .................... P/N 10-01612 ....$275.95ASC-5A Alt Alert/Super Clk ...... P/N 10-02914 ....$485.95Volt/Amp w/Internal Shunt ....... P/N 10-00809 ....$332.95Volt/Amp w/external shunt ....... P/N 10-01378 ....$368.95Oil Press/Temp Dig OPT-1 ...... P/N 10-25205 ....$498.95Single probe EGT/CHT ............ P/N 10-01358 ....$364.95E-1 Single Channel EGT ......... P/N 10-01355 ....$274.95Single CHT C-1 ....................... P/N 10-01338 ....$274.95Tachometer R-1 ....................... P/N 10-25200 ....$440.95Manifold Dig. Press M-1 .......... P/N 10-25210 ....$479.95Outside Air Temp A-1 ............... P/N 10-01307 ....$249.95CA-1 CAT & OAT ..................... P/N 10-01351 ....$338.95

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P/N 10-00809UBG-16 Ultimate Bar Graph Engine Analyzer - UBG-16 features include: Sixteen input channel capability. Any channel may be set to display EGTs and CHTs, TIT, and Oil Temp in either digital or bar graph display, O.A.T, Carb. Temp, Cowl Temp, Other Temp, Oil Pressure, Fuel Pres-sure, Manifold Pressure, Gyro Pressure, R.P.M.,Fuel ow, Bus Voltage or Amps.UBG-16-4-MEM - 4 Cyl. pkg. .P/N 10-00593 .$1,638.00UBG-16-6-MEM - 6 Cyl. pkg ...P/N 10-00594 .$2,098.00

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FP-5(L) Fuel Flow-Pressure Instruments - Two primary features of the FP-5 are a pilot programmable low fuel alert and a pilot programmable low time to empty alert. These alerts catch your attention by blinking the low fuel LED which will turn off when acknowledged by pushing any but-ton or switch. These alerts can be at any time from the front panel of the FP-5. By setting these alerts, the FP-5 becomes a Fuel Managing Co-Pilot, alerting you when it is time to check your fuel levels, switch tanks, compare your time to destination calculations to the FP-5 readings or any other function you need to perform.FP-5-inst - Intstrument only .....P/N 10-25300 ....$658.00FP-5L with GPS Package with FT-60 Flow Transducer P/N 10-01045 ....$598.00FP-5L w/GPS Package with FT-90 Flow Transducer P/N 10-01050 ....$598.00

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FUEL SCAN FS450 - GRAVITY FED+ - Continuous dis-play of fuel burned,in upper display in gallons per Hour, liters and Lbs per hr also available. An amazingly low price includes instrument harness and a Flow Scan 201 or 231 transducer.FS 450 Gravity FED+ .............. P/N 10-00134 ....$658.75JPI FS 450 Fuel Pump ............ P/N 10-00135 ....$658.75FS 450M Twin Engine 2-1/4” ... P/N 10-00735 .$1,379.00FS 450M Twin Engine 3-1/8” ... P/N 10-03692 .$1,350.00EDM-700 Digital and Analog EGT/CHT - All pilots know that running their engines at peak performance means maximum ef ciency! Max. ef ciency means substantial savings in fuel burned and engine maintenance. EDM 700 assures pilots of Peak Precision Engine Performance Sim-ply and Economically. EDM-700-4C 2-1/4” (No FF) ..... P/N 10-00262 ..$1,253.75EDM-700-4C 3-1/8” (No FF) ..... P/N 10-02008 ..$1,551.25EDM 700-4C w/ FF 201 2-1/4” .. P/N 10-00263 ..$1,912.50EDM-700-6C 2-1/4” (No FF) ..... P/N 10-00264 ..$1,695.75EDM-700-6C 3-1/8” (No FF) ..... P/N 10-02012 ..$1,993.25EDM 700-6C w/FF 201 2-1/4” ... P/N 10-00265 ..$2,354.50EDM 700-6C w/ FF 201 3-1/8” .. P/N 10-02013 ..$2,652.00EDM 700-6C w/ FF 231 2-1/4” .. P/N 10-02844 ..$2,354.50

EDM-700

EDM-730/830 - The EDM-730/830 revolutionizes engine monitoring by the integration of brilliant full color graphi-cal LCD display with the extremely popular EDM 700/800 series functionally and yet reduces the package size to the smallest on the market!EDM-730-6C W/ FF 201 INJ .... P/N 10-03719 ..$2,996.25EDM-830-6C W/FF 201 INJ ..... P/N 10-03724 ..$3,650.75EDM-830-6C W/FF 231 Grav. .. P/N 10-03725 ..$3,650.75

EDM-830

EDM-760 - This is the Analog and digital information in one gauge. Monitors 29 channels of information with 14 columns of analog information. Built in voltmeter monitor-ing high and low system voltage. Same enhancements found in the EDM-700 now in a Twin engine EDM-760EDM-760-6C 3-1/8” (No FF) ..... P/N 10-28080 ..$3,820.75 EDM-760-6C w/FF 201 3-1/8” .. P/N 10-00640 ..$5,010.75EDM-760

Alcor Multi-Probe Analyzers provide the peace of mind pilots want whether they are flying over mountains, oceans or just around home. By monitoring temperatures in each cylinder, a pilot has all the infor-mation necessary to safely and accurately tune and monitor the engine for desired performance and reliability. 2-1/4” EGT ................................................P/N 46150 .......$145.95 2-1/4” CHT ................................................P/N 46151 .......$149.95 CHT Probe (Bayonet)................................P/N 86251 .........$69.85 EGT Probe (Type K-Clamp) ......................P/N 86255 .........$62.50

EGT/CHT Gauges

GyrosRCA22-7 Vacuum Horizon .....P/N 10-01371 .....$689.00RCA22-7F Vac. Hor. w/ ag ....P/N 10-00504 .....$808.00RCA22-11 Vacuum Horizon ...P/N 10-00502 .....$808.00RCA2600-3 Dig. Attitude ........P/N 11-07325...$2,495.00RCA26BK-2 Elec. Attitude ......P/N 10-01119 ...$2,089.00RCA26AK-4 Elec. Attitude ......P/N 10-01392 ..$1,989.00RCA11A-8 Directional ............P/N 10-01370 .....$689.00RCA11A-15 Directional ..........P/N 10-00390 .....$689.00RCA15AK-2 Directional ..........P/N 10-01390 ..$1,989.00RCA82A-11 3” Turn Coord. ....P/N 10-01372 .....$689.00RCA56-3B 3” Turn Coord. ......P/N 10-01684 .....$796.00

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Standard Gyro, Unlighted ...........P/N 5000B ................ $853.00Standard Gyro with Vacuum Failure Flag(non-cageable) ...........................P/N 10-02078 ........ $1,035.005000B Gyro W/ 8 ° Tilt ................P/N 5000B-42 .......... $935.00Directional Gyro Vert. Card.........P/N 4000B ................ $829.004000B with heading bug .............P/N 10-00469 ........ $1,028.004000C Autopilot Dir. Gyro ...........P/N 11-05908 ........ $1,529.005000B

Vacuum Pumps

212CW Overhauled Pump..........P/N 10-23940 ........... $199.95215CC Overhauled Pump ..........P/N 10-03084 ........... $194.95216CW Overhauled Pump..........P/N 10-03085 ........... $194.95442CW Overhauled Pump..........P/N 10-02350 ........... $498.50RA215CC-9 New Pump.............P/N 10-03401 ........... $276.95442CW Overhauled Pump..........P/N 10-02350 ........... $498.50

215CC Overhauled Pump P/N 10-24000-1 .......... $241.95

Factory New Pump 1U128-006 P/N 10-02778 ............. $499.95

Westach Instruments has FAA approval on all the in-struments listed below. EGT Gauge 700-1700°F (1 Position) K28PX P/N 10-01237 .. $117.95EGT Gauge 700-1700°F (4 Positions) K28PCX P/N 10-01362 ..$232.95EGT Gauge 700-1700°F (6 Positions) K28PDX P/N 10-01291 ..$326.95Dual EGT Gauge 700-1700°F K32X P/N 10-01272 ..$189.95Carb. Temperature Gauge K30X P/N 10-01248 ..$129.95EGT/CHT Gauge K31X ........ P/N 10-01232 ..$168.95CHT Gauge 100-700°F (1 Position) K29PX P/N 10-01250 ....$99.50CHT Gauge 100-700°F (4 Positions) K29PCX P/N 10-01269 ..$188.95Oil Temperature Gauge 100°F-260°F K35X P/N 10-01265 ..$131.95Oil Pressure Gauge 0-100PSI K38X P/N 10-01299 ..$409.95

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When engine pre-heating is accomplished, the engine will operate much like it does in warmer conditions. Premature engine wear and internal damage can be reduced. FAA Approved and accepted. The E-Z Heat was designed to provide very ef cient engine heating for virtually all pro-peller driven aircraft.

Gill “pink power” aircraft batteries offer a dramat-ic improvement in battery technology combined with the new international color for lead-acid aircraft batteries. Used by more aircraft manu-facturers and the military than any other brand. All batteries are dry charged. Gill Batteries are furnished with Electrolyte, except overseas.

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CB-25 ..................................$181.95CB-35A ................................$233.95CB24-11 ..............................$391.95CB24-11M ...........................$388.95RG24-15 ..............................$425.95RG24-15M ...........................$425.95RG-25 ..................................$167.95

RG-35A................................ $207.95RG24-11 .............................. $374.95RG24-11M ........................... $417.95RG380E/44* ..................... $2,228.00NEW XC (Extra Cranking Power)RG-25XC ............................ $187.95RG-35AXC........................... $223.95

Concorde batteries are standard equipment in many production aircraft and are manufactured to provide optimum performance and battery life. Concorde batteries are furnished with electrolyte, except overseas. The designation “M” in part no. indicates manifold venting. Manifold-vented batteries do not require a battery box. A tube attaches to battery manifold to vent gasses to the outside of the aircraft.

Batteries

Batteries

The Whelen Model 70900 Series are FAA, TSO’d, self-contained, anti-col-lision lights for fixed wing aircraft. An external power unit is not required.

The durability of LED’s as a light source will result in a high quality, long lasting modern, alternative to existing anti-collision lighting. The solid state LED light source has shown conservative lab life results greater than 20,000 hours. There is no EMI or RFI produced. The lens design is one piece construction that is much less susceptible to environmental or chemical breakdown.7090004 LED Red 14V .........P/N 11-02522 .........$694.00 Green Position 28V ................P/N 11-02519 .........$286.957090004 LED Red 28V .........P/N 11-02523 .........$651.00 Red Position 28V ...................P/N 11-02520 .........$285.95

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CH48103-1 .............$20.75 CH48110-1 .............$19.90CH48104 ................$20.75 CH48111-1 .............$20.75CH48108 ................$19.90CFO-100 .................$18.75CH48109-1 .............$20.75 CFO-100-1..............$18.75

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E-Drive ERZ-8011 CW rot.,12V,149 tooth-12/14 PG P/N 07-01102 ...................... $456.95E-Drive ERB-8011 CW rot.,24V,149 tooth-12/14 PG

P/N 07-01099 ..................... $479.50X-Drive Starter SRZ-9021 ..............P/N 08-06275 ..................... $358.95MZ-4222R 12V, Overhauled ...........P/N 07-06509 ..................... $408.50646275-1 Overhauled .....................P/N 07-06502 ..................... $279.50

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These January 2008 accident reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.

Aircraft: Cessna 340.Location: Port Clinton, Ohio.Injuries: 4 Fatal.Aircraft damage: Destroyed.What reportedly happened:

The pilot’s logbook indicated that he had logged about 1,160 hours of flight time, including 12.6 hours in the acci-

dent airplane, of which 7.7 were dual instruction. On the day of the accident, a witness on the ground, who was a pilot and an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector, watched the airplane as it was on final approach. According to the witness, the plane appeared to be slow, then stalled. The pilot did not have sufficient altitude to recover and the plane crashed in a residential backyard.

After the accident, investigators talked to people who had flown with the pilot. His instructor stated that he had to remind the pilot not to “get behind” the airplane. One person who flew with

the pilot eight days prior to the accident reported that during the approach the aural stall warning activated continu-ously, yet the pilot did nothing to correct the situation, even when the warning horn was brought to his attention.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the landing approach.

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Aircraft: Beech Baron.Location: Hereford, Texas.Injuries: None.Aircraft damage: Substantial.

What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, the plane was on final approach to runway 3. The winds were 360° at 25 knots with gusts to 32. The pilot, who was using 15° of flaps and slightly more power than normal because of the strong winds, said the approach felt normal until the flare, when a gust of wind lifted the left wing. The airplane rolled to the right. The right wing struck the pavement. The airplane veered to the right and off the runway before the pilot was able to regain control. The right

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Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control on landing. The wind gust was a factor.

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Aircraft: Piper Cherokee Six.Location: Taos, N.M.Injuries: None.Aircraft damage: Substantial.What reportedly happened: The

pilot reported encountering turbulence during the approach, so he elected to make the approach at a faster than nor-mal airspeed. According to the pilot, the airplane touched down and then “wind-milled” to the left. He added power to abort the landing. The airplane lifted off, but it did not have sufficient altitude to clear a snow bank at the end of the runway. The landing gear hit the snow and was torn from the airplane but the Cherokee remained airborne. The pilot then flew around the local area for a

unspecified period of time and landed gear-up at a nearby airport. During the gear-up landing, the airplane departed the runway and hit the snow-covered terrain.

Probable cause: The pilot’s exces-sive airspeed during the approach and loss of control during the landing.

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Aircraft: Piper Super Cub.Location: Sheffield, Texas.Injuries: 1 Serious.

Aircraft damage: Destroyed.What reportedly happened: The

pilot, who did not have a pilot certifi-cate, told investigators he was using the airplane to herd cattle. The airplane was at a low altitude when he entered a steep bank. It stalled and the pilot did not have the time or altitude to initiate a recovery. The airplane crashed and burst into flames.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall.

Calendar of events

Jan. 23-24, 2010, Punta Gorda, FL. Warbird Weekend, www.floridawarbirds.org, 941-639-6188.

Feb. 6, 2010, Lawrenceville, GA. 1st Sat Aviation Prog Pancake Breakfast (LZU), www.eaa690.org, 678-634-5393.

Feb. 19, 2010, Lakeland, FL. Aviation Adventures lecture by filmmaker Jon Anderson, www.FloridaAirMuseum.org, 863-644-2431.

Feb. 20, 2010, Malabar, FL. Valkaria Airfest (X59), www.valkariaairfest.org, 321-446-6013.

Feb. 25-27, 2010, Orlando, FL. 21st Annual Women in Aviation Intl Conf, www.wai.org, 937-839-4647.

March 4-6, 2010, Arlington, VA. Aeronautical Repair Sta-tion Assn Legislative Day/Annual Repair Symposium, www.arsa.org, 703-739-9543.

March 6, 2010, Lawrenceville, GA. 1st Sat Aviation Prog Pancake Breakfast (LZU), www.eaa690.org, 678-634-5393.

March 12-14, 2010, Titusville, FL. Valiant Air Command Tico Warbird Air Show, 321-268-1941.

April 3, 2010, Lawrenceville, GA. 1st Sat Aviation Prog Pancake Breakfast (LZU), www.eaa690.org, 678-634-5393.

April 7-10, 2010, Orlando, FL. Aircraft Electronics As-socation Convention. www.aea.net, 816-373-6565.

April 13-18, 2010, Lakeland, FL. Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In (KLAL), Sun-N-Fun.org, 863-644-2431.

May 7-9, 2010, Roxboro, NC. Carolinas Virginia Antique Airplane Foundation Spring Fly-In (TDF), VAA3.org, 843-753-7138.

May 14-16, 2010, Lumberton, NC. Mid-Atlantic Fly-In &

Sport Aviation Conv (LBT), www.mafsac.com, 910-740-6751.

Jan. 23, 2010, Batavia, OH. Sporty’s Hot Dog Fly-In (I69), http://sportys.com, 513-735-9100.

Jan. 30, 2010, Batavia, OH. Sporty’s Hot Dog Fly-In (I69),http://sportys.com, 513-735-9100.

Jan. 30, 2010, Itasca, IL. Chicago Aviation Expo IFR/VFR & Maintenance Seminar, www.faasafety.gov, 630-443-3131.

Feb. 5, 2010, Fairview Heights, IL. 36th Annual Midwest GA Maintenance/IA Renewal Seminar, 636-812-3240.

Feb. 6, 2010, Batavia, OH. Sporty’s Hot Dog Fly-In (I69),http://sportys.com, 513-735-9100.

Feb. 13, 2010, Batavia, OH. Sporty’s Hot Dog Fly-In (I69),http://sportys.com, 513-735-9100.

Feb. 19-20, 2010, Novi, MI. 10th Great Lakes Aviation Conf & Expo, 248-348-6942.

Feb. 27-March 5, 2010, Springfield, IL. 30th Annual IUAC UL/Sport Plane Safety Seminar, Illinois State Fairgrounds, www.faasafety.gov, 618-664-9706.

March 4-5, 2010, Springfield, IL. Annual Safety & IA Renewal Seminar, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 217-744-1921.

Jan. 30, 2010, Cleburne, TX. Pancake Breakfast & Fly-In (CPT), www.cleburne.net, 817-641-5456.

Feb. 20-23, 2010, Houston, TX. HeliExpo 2010, www.heliexpo.com, 703-683-4646.

March 1-3, 2010, Nashville, TN. Tennessee Mid-South Aviation Maint Conf, www.tn-aviation.org, 615-824-9411.

Jan. 16, 2010, Mojave, CA. Classic Aircraft Display Day (1CL2), 661-824-2839.

Jan. 16, 2010, Riverside, CA. AC Display Day and Car Show, Design Group (RVR), www.flabob.org, 951-683-2309.

Jan. 23-Feb. 6, 2010, Clarksburg, CA. Clarksburg Airport Open House (CN13), 916-747-1125.

Feb. 5-7, 2010, Hollister, CA. Hugh’s Vintage Aircraft Museum Display, 831-245-7994.

Feb. 5, 2010, Riverside, CA. First Friday Flicks, Sky Patrol (RVR), www.flabob.org, 951-683-2309.

Feb. 6, 2010, Hollister, CA. Frazier Lake Airpark Antique AC Display & Fly-In, 831-726-9672.

Feb. 12-13, 2010, Helena, MT. Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic, 406-444-9568.

Feb. 13, 2010, Riverside, CA. Young Eagles (RVR), www.flabob.org, 951-683-2309.

Feb. 14, 2010, Riverside, CA. Chapter One Meeting (RVR), Hangar One, www.flabob.org, 951-683-2309.

Feb. 20-21, 2010, Puyallup, WA. 27th Annual Northwest Aviation Conf & Trade Show, www.washington-avia-tion.org, 866-922-7469.

Feb. 20, 2010, Riverside, CA. AC Display Day and Car Show, Design Group (RVR), www.flabob.org, 951-683-2310.

Feb. 28-March 3, 2010, San Diego, CA. Eco-Aerovision-Navigating Sustainability, www.cevs.ucdavis.edu/confreg/?confid=459, 530-754-8374.

March 29-April 1, 2010, Phoenix, AZ. Avionics Main-tenance Conference, www.aeec-amc-fsemc.com, 410-266-2008.

March 4-6, 2010, Missoula, MT. Montana Aviation Conf, Hilton Garden Inn, 406-444-9580.

March 5-6, 2010, Casa Grande, AZ. 52nd Annual Cactus Fly-In, www.CactusFlyIn.org, 520-836-7447.

March 5-7, 2010, Hollister, CA. Hugh’s Vintage Aircraft Museum Display, 831-245-7994.

March 5, 2010, Riverside, CA. First Friday Flicks, Sky Patrol (RVR), www.flabob.org, 951-683-2309.

March 6, 2010, Hollister, CA. Frazier Lake Airpark Antique AC Display & Fly-In, 831-726-9672.

March 13, 2010, Riverside, CA. Young Eagles (RVR), www.flabob.org, 951-683-2310.

March 14, 2010, Riverside, CA. Chapter One Meeting 1pm (RVR), www.flabob.org, 951-683-2311.

Jan. 25-27, 2010, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 2nd Annual CANSO Middle East ANSP Conf, www.canco.org/middleeastconference, 31235685390.

Feb. 2-7, 2010, Changi, Singapore. Singapore Air Show, www.singaporeairshow.com.

Feb. 16-18, 2010, Midrand, South Africa. Aviation Indus-try Rendezvous (AIR) Africa Expo, www.airafricaexpo.com.

Feb. 28-March 1, 2010, Jebel Ali. MRO Middle East, www.aviationweek.com/events 800-240-7645.

March 24-25, 2010, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Avionics Europe, www.avionics-event.com/index.html, 603-891-9119.

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FANTASTIC HANGAR 40X50 w/heat and a/c...plus great home, 4bd 2bth, fireplace, formal dining room, great taxiway location, easy access to the runway. Sal-ome, AZ, Indian Hills Airpark. Fly nearly 365 days a year, come enjoy your airplane daily, not even 30’ from your home, $220,000. 928-231-9500, more photos:www.airporthomesandhangars.net

MORETON AIRPARK (23AZ), Wickenburg, Arizona,spectacular setting near Phoenix, partially developed,137acres, 24 large home/hangar sites remaining. $2.5M.Dan, AZ/602-315-0323.


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Tips to help you find a doctor who will be your advocate with the FAAby JAniCe WOOdGeneral Aviation News

At the first sign of a medical con-dition, does your AME defer your medical to Oklahoma City?

If he does, you probably want to find another Aviation Medical Examiner.

That’s the advice of Dr. Fred Tilton, the Federal Air Surgeon.

“If your AME is risk averse, find another AME,” he said. “They should do the right thing. They shouldn’t defer everything — that’s not serving you the way you should be served.”

Of course, there are conditions that must be deferred to Oklahoma City for a special issuance. But there are five conditions where an AME can give you a special issuance without OKC’s approval, provided you have the proper information and documentation from your general physician. Those conditions are: High blood pressure; diet-controlled diabetes; a kidney stone; asthma; and a peptic ulcer that’s been resolved.

But how do you find an AME who is willing to give you the stamp of approval?

Find one who is a pilot, advises Dr. Gary Crump, director of medical certification for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). “Talk to local pilots so you can find an AME who will be an advocate and work for you,” he said.

Ask the AME how many medicals he or she does a year. Some do only 15 or 20, which means they aren’t famil-iar with the special issuance process, notes Dr. Jack Hastings, an AME who serves on the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Aeromedical Council. “They aren’t up on the latest, so they have a fear,” he said.

Find an AME who is willing to pick up the phone and call OKC. Often, a pilot’s medical can get approved that way, saving a lot of time and trouble, FAA officials note.

And those same officials want to know if your doctor is not doing the right thing by pilots.

“We have been authorized to increase our staff to look at the quality of AMEs,” Tilton said. “We need to do a better job of assessing AMEs. It helps if pilots who have a bad experience let us know. We do de-designate AMEs. We don’t want those guys out there.”

Want to complain about an AME or find out more? Check out FAA.gov/Licenses_Certificates/Medical_Certification.

Is it time to fire your AME?

Why does it take so long to get a special issuance?by JAniCe WOOdGeneral Aviation News

It’s not as bad as it was a few years ago, but if you are grounded waiting to hear from the FAA doctors in Oklahoma City about your special issuance, the waiting can seem interminable.

But if you take a peek at the inner workings of the FAA’s Medical Certification Office, it might help you understand why it takes so long.

“The reality is certification cases take one hour,” said Dr. Warren Silberman, director of the Airman Certification Branch of the FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) in OKC.

An hour? Then you should have your certification in a flash, right?

Not so fast, Silberman said. “You have to realize that we have 30,000 special issuances — that’s more than some countries have airmen,” he said.

And as the pilot population ages, it develops more and more medical problems, he said, noting, “I’ve got a couple of waivers myself.”

He said the average processing time is less than 30 days, noting that if it takes longer than that, it’s

often the pilots’ fault. They don’t send the proper documentation to OKC or leave out a report that was specifically requested by the FAA.

“If you don’t take your life in your own hands and get everything to Oklahoma City, then I’m not going to take the heat for you,” Silberman warned. “Do not try to skirt the issue — get what we asked you to get.”

Another incentive not to be the pilot who gets a letter telling him that he forgot some critical informa-tion: “Those often go to the bottom of the pile,” Silberman warned.

Your AME also could be the rea-son for the delay. Is he too willing to pass decisions on to OKC that he could be making in his office? If he is, get a new AME (see “Is it time to fire your AME?”).

But the main reason for the delays is the day-to-day reality of running the certification office.

“My division is manpower dependent,” Silberman

said. So when one his doctors died last August — “a one-of-a-kind guy” who handled 21 cases a day — he was not replaced until March. That created a backlog of the 21 cases he did a day multiplied by the number of days the post was empty, he explained.

Then came the training period until the new doctor could get up to speed. Silberman estimates it takes up to two years to train an examiner.

On top of that, another doctor who was handling 35 cases a day retired, creating the need to hire and train yet another doctor, he said.

“Our backlog waxes and wanes depending on labor,” he said. “Our staff is that thin that one person can affect the backlog creeping up.”

Even with all the turmoil in the staffing in the last year, however, the office was still able to stay with the 30-day average, noted Dr. Fred Tilton, Federal Air Surgeon.

Waiting for a letter from OKC to fly again?

Should you worry about getting denied?

Less than .02% of pilots get a final denial, accord-ing to Tilton.

“More people are eligible to fly now than 20 years ago,” he noted. “Unfortunately, however, there

are still some people who just are not safe to fly.”Tilton noted that pilots with special issuances

actually have less accidents than other pilots. “We’re very careful who we give a waiver to,” he said. “We want to make sure the person is safe to fly.”

“I’m not going to take the heat

for you.”— Faa’s

dr. Warren silberman

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Kissimmee Air Museum, located at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), is launching its new “Save the Stories” program Jan. 30. Oral history interviewer Tom Mazzoli will collect and record the memories of those who made history in World War II.

Mazzoli has dedicated the past 15 years to recording the recollections of both the famous and nameless heroes of World War II. He will continue his efforts at the museum the last Saturday of every month from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-arranged interviews will take place in the hangar among the planes for visitors

to enjoy as Mazzoli records their stories.

Dozens of veterans have already called the museum to share their stories. If you are a veteran (or know a veteran) and have a story to tell about your contributions to the war effort at home or on the front lines, call Kissimmee Air Museum at 407-870-7366 or Mazzoli at 407-656-7595. Interviewees will be assigned a date and time to have their personal histories recorded. Three interviews are selected for each month’s session.

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New book by GAN columnist releasedby dAve SCLAiRGeneral Aviation News

In the many years that I published General Aviation News (under a variety of names), we enjoyed having a variety of individuals write columns for us.

One of those columnists was the late Peter Bowers. He did a regular column on historical aircraft for us for many, many years. I often told him that I wished my aviation knowledge was just a small fraction of his.

Another of those who wrote for us on a regular basis, although not for as many years as Bowers, was Darryl Phillips. His column regularly chastised the FAA for issues Phillips felt didn’t do anything to promote general aviation and frequently hampered it.

Columnists are supposed to inform readers, present them with ideas that make them think and, of particular value to the newspaper, cause readers to talk about the column and, subsequently, the publication. Both Bowers and Phillips succeeded in informing, but Phillips really got people to thinking and talking and, very importantly, writing letters to the editor.

Lots of the letters were laudatory; many were less so. We were able to print many of them; a few required so much editing to keep them usable in a family publication that we ultimately discarded some.

Now, Phillips has gathered most of the columns he wrote during the 1990s and reprinted them in a book, “Stop the FAA and Save General Aviation.”

Interestingly enough, as I scanned through the columns in the book, I discovered that many of the issues he discussed in the 1990s are just as rel-evant today. Let me quote from a column or two to show you what I mean:

May 1993: Tax More or Spend Less: “As Congress debates that ques-tion, the bureaucrats who actually run the agencies such as FAA already have their answer. They need programs…they can’t expand their empires by cutting programs. Their answer is to spend more, which means tax more. New annual aircraft registration fees of hundreds of dollars per plane, higher fuel taxes and whatever else they can dream up. And if they can’t tax enough, then they charge the rest to our grandkids.”

Boy, does that fit today’s Congress?July 1993: Give ‘em Hell, Darryl!:

Phillips described attending a meeting of the Aircraft Electronics Association and having several people call out to him in such a manner.

“The best part of writing a column like this is the many friendships it generates. By letter, by telephone and in person, you readers let me know when you agree. And you sure let me know when you don’t. Democracy may be ruled by the majority…but columns aren’t. That gives me the freedom to espouse viewpoints that don’t always represent the mainstream.

“Planes and cars have evolved dur-ing the same time span, controlled by the same law of physics, influenced by the same economic factors, under laws administered by similar idiots in Washington, but look how differently they have grown.

“Cars are not safe and neither are aircraft. Zooming along faster than a gazelle is an unnatural act…But you can repair your own car if you want. Indeed, you can rebuild or modify the whole automobile if you want with no paperwork whatever. You can drive to Los Angeles or Chicago without getting permission from anybody. Why with cars and not planes?”

Aren’t we still discussing those issues?

And finally:January 1994: Pilots are a special

breed, but do we want to be this special?: “It’s nice to be special. Human nature places a high value on that ‘spe-cial’ feeling. Pilots are special. Virtually every adult in this country drives a car but only one out of 370 flies a plane. That makes us special. So how many of us own an aircraft? Best guess is about one out of every 1,600.

“Those who own a flying machine are special indeed and very special things often command a very high price. I wonder if we can afford to be this special.

“Consider the price Sam Skinner had to pay when nominated to head the

DOT. He was required to sell his planes. Imagine that, to dem-onstrate that he had no conflict of interest, he had to divest himself of his flying machines. Of course DOT also regulates highways and the auto industry, yet nobody suggested that he should sell his cars. And DOT has a hand in the boating industry too, but he didn’t have to sell his boat. Why his planes? Because airplanes are special.”

The book is available through Amazon.com and I think when you read it you’ll enjoy yourself as much as I have. It is a paperback and sells for $16.

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The Culver Cadet is this family’s airplaneby meG GOdLeWSKiGeneral Aviation News

You’ve probably heard that the aviation gene runs in families. Very often it manifests as a preference for a particular aircraft. For the Morris family of Poplar Grove, Ill., the Culver Cadet is the “family” airplane.

The two-place, low-wing aircraft, designed by Culver Aircraft employee Al Mooney circa 1939, has a semi-monocoque fuselage instead of welded-steel-tube. It features tapered wooden wings and manually actuated retractable landing gear.

Cadets were just starting to roll off the assembly line when World War II broke out. The planes were turned into radio-controlled target drones known as PQ-8s. When the war ended, the market was flooded with surplus military aircraft and Culver Aircraft folded. In the years that followed there were a few attempts by other companies at turning out more Cadets, but the efforts to sustain the design failed. As a result, Culver Cadets are rare today. To see a fully restored Culver Cadet is a joy. But two side by side, especially when they have similar paint jobs, is a rare treat.

And that’s what visitors to AirVenture’s vintage area last summer were treated to when the Cadet owned by Ken and Lorraine Morris of Poplar Grove, Ill., was parked next to the one owned by Ken’s father, Gene, who hails from Houston.

The Cadets are not the Morris family’s first venture into the world of vintage aircraft. Ken and Lorraine live at Bel Air Estates, an airpark at Poplar Grove Airport (C77), which Ken describes as “a haven for vintage airplanes.” Both are pilots and they have owned and restored several classic aircraft, including a Cessna 140A that was used for a hand-propping demonstration at AirVenture.

“I got my A&P ticket way back in 1974 and Lorraine is skilled at wood working,” Ken explained. “I am an airline pilot by trade, but restoring and flying aircraft is something that we can do together and we enjoy.”

It was his father’s interest in Cadets that led the couple to getting their own.

“My father had one back in the mid-1980s,” he said. “He restored it and I got to fly it around a few times. He convinced me that we needed to get a Cadet.”

The couple bought their Cadet as a project from an estate in September 2007.

“We were actually looking for a Curtiss Wright Junior project, but my father-in-law always told us how great the Culver Cadets were,” Lorraine said. “We tried to get him to get the Culver so we could get the Curtiss, but he couldn’t afford it, so we got the Cadet with the intent of working on it with him. But as we were working on ours, he determined that he needed a project of his own. He found a project Culver Cadet close to where he lives in Texas. We got them flying within about two weeks of each other.”

One of the challenges of purchasing a plane from an estate is that you don’t know how much of a project it is going to be, said Ken. “That’s especially true if it hasn’t been flown in a while,” he added. “Our airplane hadn’t been flown since 1960. We weren’t sure what we were going to find.”

According to the couple’s research, the Cadets were marketed to people who wanted to go fast — “mostly businessmen and sportsmen,” said Lorraine. “Our airplane was a corporate airplane. The first owner

put about 400 hours on it in three years, then 50 hours in two months, and then sold it. It had quite a succes-sion of owners until 1960 when it stopped flying. We don’t know if it stopped flying because of an accident or pilot error because nothing was mentioned in the logbooks.”

All restoration projects are a learning experience, said Lorraine, but this one was even more so because they knew so little about Culver Cadets.

“The Cadets had Franklin engines. Ours came with three Franklin project engines but we opted to go with a Continental engine because we knew nothing about Franklins and they are difficult to get parts for,” she said. “We decided to stick with something we knew.”

Ken was in charge of designing new engine mounts and, with his father’s help, fabricated a new cowling.

One of the more interesting aspects of the Cadets is the manually actuated landing gear system. Plexiglas windows in the floor allow the pilot to check the place-ment of the gear. The lever and hand crank is located between the seats. Because the cockpit is so narrow, the pilot has to get fairly friendly with the passenger to activate the gear.

“At first it seems complicated, but after you do it a few times, it isn’t,” Lorraine said as she climbed into the cockpit to demonstrate the process: Pull up the knob, push it over to the side for up or down. Crank the wheel. Verify the location of the landing gear through the windows in the floor. Put the knob back and make sure it locks into place.

A hand crank on the ceiling actuates the trim. Like many trim tabs of the era, it looks like a car window handle. I could only imagine that trimming in flight would result in a motion similar to doing the air lasso thing over your head.

“How do you trim, deploy the landing gear and manipulate the throttle for landing at the same time?” I asked.

“You need three hands to land it,” Ken said with a shrug. “It takes some practice.”

AUTHENTICITYBoth Morris Cadets sport a yellow and blue paint

scheme. There are scallops on the slightly elliptical wings and the N-numbers reverse in color, so that the numbers are blue on the yellow part of the wing and yellow on the blue.

Getting an authentic paint scheme was a challenge, said Lorraine, thumbing through the airplane’s “baby book,” which contains all their research.

“All the photos we found were black and white,” she said. “We know that they were blue and cream, blue and silver, orange and cream, or burgundy and cream and the scallops were a standard paint scheme. But we like blue and yellow. We decided to go as flashy as we could get.”

That “flash” extended to having the tail number of the airplane embroidered on the yellow shirts they wear at air shows.

Unfortunately, the elder Morris could not be at last summer’s show because of a foot injury. “I flew his airplane up from Texas so we could display them side by side,” said Lorraine. In addition to the informational placard on his Cadet, there was a photo of him with his foot in a cast and a brief explanation of why he was not at the show.

“It’s necessary. A lot of people are asking about him,” Ken said.

“We send him updates from the show including photos at night via e-mail,” added Lorraine.

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PROUd OWNERs: Lorraine and Ken Morris pose with their classy Cadet at last summer’s Oshkosh. Note the yellow and blue attire to match their airplane. Lorraine shows the brag book that contains the history of the airplane. The only photo they were able to find of the plane was in black and white, so they had to guess when it came to the color. The red wheel is the landing gear. Affixed to the ceiling of the cockpit is what appears to be a win-dow crank but is really the trim. When you sit in the Cadet, you remember people were smaller back then.


Steve Harmon’s Cozy IV project is his salvationby JAniCe WOOdGeneral Aviation News

For Steve Harmon of Filer, Idaho, build-ing a Cozy IV from plans is more than just a hobby. It’s been his salvation.

He had a job he didn’t like and all of his kids were out of the house except his severely disabled daughter, Heidi, who requires full-time care from his wife, Jenny. “I was lonely and unhappy,” Harmon said. “I needed something to give me a reason to get up in the morning to go to work. The plane project filled that bill. It gave me something to think about and get excited about. It chal-lenges me everyday. Building my plane is like taking anti-depressants for me. I really think I am addicted to it.”

The Cozy isn’t Harmon’s first venture in homebuilding. About 20 years ago he built a Longeze over a five-year period. “My family and I were young and the plane got expen-sive, so I decided to sell it,” he said. “Twenty years went by and my children grew up and moved out except for my youngest, who has a rare disease called Battens disease, which is slowly killing her. When she was 5, she was a normal kid. By the time she was 6, she was blind. At age 11 she started having grand mal seizures. She is now 20 and is almost a vegetable. She will probably only live a year or two longer but, who knows? She is already two years past the age most kids live with this disease. We love her and will take care of her to the bitter end.”

The idea to build another plane came to Harmon one day when he saw a canard fly over his house. “I thought how cool it would be to have another one,” he said. “I knew that Burt (Rutan) had quit selling plans for the Longeze and no longer supported the design, so I went on the Internet and found Marc Zeitlen’s site about the Cozy IV (CozyBuilders.org.) I was fascinated and decided then and there it was time to build another airplane.”

He choose to go plans built for a couple of reasons. Topping the list was money. “With a plans built, you can build as your money comes in,” he said. “You don’t have to save up $40,000 before you can start. I also like the pay as you go because when I am done, the plane will be paid for.

“I also like the challenge of building everything myself,” he continued. “Not only does it save me money, but I feel my parts are better than what I could buy and the tolerances for the metal parts are closer.”

Harmon started building the first part for his plane Nov. 11, 2006, and has about 1,700 hours into the project so far. “All the large parts are built except the strakes, which I will start on after the first of the year,” he said. “My plans for this year are to finish the strakes and get the motor mounted. I will be building my own engine cowls and I will probably have that done by the end of summer. Then it is the long job of filling and

sanding to get that super shiny glass finish. While doing this, I will be saving money and working on small parts so I can do the panel and all the wiring.”

Besides his full-time job, Harmon has a side business doing welding and machine work, fixing farm machinery and building custom roll-up awnings for dairy cow hoof trim trucks. He also does some machine work for other airplane builders. It’s this business that funds his project. The 24-foot by 60-foot shop is also where he’s building his plane.

“When I am busy in the shop, the plane starts getting done pretty fast,” he said. “When I am slow in the shop, the plane really slows down.”

According to his ExperCraft website, Harmon has spent $18,106.46 so far.

Part of that is for the Lycoming O-360 engine he’s already bought. He estimates that by the time he’s done, he’ll have spent between $31,000 to $35,000 — “about the price a new diesel 4X4 truck.”

Harmon has made a few modifications to the plans: “I designed a forward hinging canopy. I have my own design for rudder ped-als. My nose gear is 1 inch longer than stock. My nose is 7 inches longer than stock. I have an electric actuator for my speed brake.”

As he looks ahead, he said he might make his own prop and prop extension. He also estimates he’ll spend between $5,000 and $7,000 on the instrument panel. “I could get it cheaper, but I won’t be happy if I do,” he said.

While Harmon would like to be done with his plane by the summer of 2012, that timetable may have to be pushed back as the side jobs that pay for the project have slowed with the economic downturn.

“Money slows me down more than any-thing,” he said. “I do not want to build a second-rate plane, so to stay busy I have built around a lot of the expensive areas.”

Besides finishing the plane, Harmon, a 200-hour pilot, also will have to get a medical and a check ride before his first flight. “I plan on doing a few hours of dual to get back in the saddle again,” he said.

Harmon is the only pilot in his family — for now. His two sons, Christopher and Nephi, want to learn, he said. “I will teach them some in the Cozy, but they will have to get an instructor and a spam can to get their license in,” he said. He also has two other daughters, Suzanne and Holly, as well as four grandchildren.

While his wife doesn’t fly, she has been “fully” supportive of Harmon’s project. What’s his secret?

“It helps to have your wife love you enough that she will let you do something that is good for you but very time consum-ing,” he said. “I make sure I spend time with my family. They still come first over the plane.”

Another plus? “The plane does keep me at home and out of trouble,” he said. “My wife always knows where I am.”

For more information: Websites.Expercraft.com/bigsteve.

More than just a homebuilt This is the first in a series of articles on homebuilders who track their projects at ExperCraft.com.

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HIs AddIcTION: Steve Harmon tries out his Cozy IV at different stages in the building process.

WHERE IT ALL HAPPENs: Harmon builds his plane in a shop behind his house. He noted he has a wood stove on the side where the plane is being built so he can cure the epoxy in the winter.

FAMILY sUPPORT: Harmon’s wife, Jenny, is fully supportive of his project. While the plane is now too heavy for her to help move — that job goes to son Nephi (pictured in the back of the shop) — Harmon said his wife is his best glass layup inspector, although he tells her she is too picky.


ON THE MARKET

Piper taps Aviall to distribute parts

Piper Aircraft has selected Aviall Services, Inc., a subsidiary of The Boeing Co., to be its global parts distributor.

Dallas-based Aviall offers more than 2 million catalog items available through 39 customer service centers in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

For more information: Piper.com or Aviall.com.

Wicks to host TIG welding workshop

Wicks Aircraft Supply will offer a hands-on TIG welding workshop Feb. 13 and 14, featuring “Mister TIG,” aka Wyatt Swaim.

The 16-hour workshop will cover the basics of welding 4130 Chromoly tubing, mild steel and aluminum for creating fuel tanks. The course will also explore basic metallurgy. Cost is $425 per person, or $399 for EAA and SCCA members.

For more information: 800-221-9425 or WicksAircraft.com.

Find a five-star FBOPilots can now rate their experiences at FBOs with

GlobalAir.com’s new five-star rating system.The system does not permit comments.

However, ratings will be averaged on the site, ranking from one to five stars. Users can rate an FBO on whether it has clean facilities, gives quality customer service, has competitive fuel

prices and provides good line service.For more information:

GlobalAir.com.

New shirts fit pilots to a TWhat’s better than a fun T-shirt? A fun T-shirt that is all

about aviation, say Sporty’s officials.“It only takes two things to

fly: Airspeed and Money” is the message of one shirt. Another charts the four

forces of flight, which are dreams (up), reality (down), money (forward) and the FAA

(backward). A third shirt explains the FAA’s mission, which is “We’re not happy until you’re not happy.” Then there’s the dictionary definition of “pilot” which is “the highest form of life on earth.”

All four T-shirts are made from 100% cotton and are available in sizes medium through extra-extra large. Price: $15.95 each.

For more information: 800-SPORTYS or Sportys.com.

Kilfrost unveils ‘green’ ice protection fluid

Kilfrost, which provides a range of anti- and de-icing fluids for pilots across the world, will launch its first environmentally-friendly fluid, TKSsustain, this winter.

The new fluid is based on a corn sugar-based glycol called Susterra, which was initially created by DuPont Tate and Lyle Bio Products, then developed by Kilfrost’s specialist R&D team. The product is biodegradable, has low toxicity, and its manufacture uses up to 40% less energy than standard ethylene glycol, according to company officials.

For more information: 877-U-KILFROST or Kilfrost.com.

Rotax billet fuel pump debutsCorbi Air has introduced a new Billet Fuel Pump for

Rotax 912 and 914 engines.

The patented reciprocating piston, variable displacement design is easy on the drive system and ensures constant pressure throughout the rpm range, company officials said, noting it works with avgas, mogas, ethanol, methanol, E-85, jet-A, or kerosene. With stainless steel internals and a hard-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum body, the American-made Billet Fuel Pump weighs under 2 ounces. Equipped with AN inlet and output fittings, it is adaptable to nearly any configuration, company officials said.

Available in carbureted, fuel injected, and turbocharger pressures (with matched regulator), the Billet Fuel Pump matches requirements of both the 912 and 914-series engines. Retail pricing (including regulator) is $358.

For more information: 877-267-2424 or CorbiAircraftSales.com.

On The Market information is provided by manufacturers and distributors. Products have not been tested by General Aviation News staff. Discretion is advised.See more On the Market online at GeneralAviationNews.com.

Air show pilot Keoki Gray publishes short stories

Air show pilot Keoki Gray has released “Songs of the Archaeopteryx,” stories of aerial adventures and the interesting people drawn to small airplanes, flight training, and aerobatics.

Since receiving his pilot’s license in 1978, Gray has flown more than 100 types of aircraft from sailplanes and helicopters to Warbirds and unlimited aerobatic planes and has logged more than 11,000 hours flying time.

“I’ve tried to include stories that will not only connect with pilots,” Gray says, “but with armchair pilots, or those who just like airplanes. I want people to share in the wonder of flying as I have.”

For more information: Booklocker.com.

Aircraft Spruce offers live chat online customer service

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. now offers an online Live Chat service that allows customers to get real-time responses to their questions.

Log on to the Aircraft Spruce website, click on Live Chat, and then select Product Support, Avionics, International Sales, Website Support, or Customer Service, and a representative will be available for assistance.

For more information: 877-4SPRUCE or AircraftSpruce.com.


Today, the man I married nearly 30 years ago, the man who suf-fered through my flight training and later patiently taught me to fly his Luscombe 8A, retired. After 35 years of service to the federal government, my best friend has come home to stay.

It’s not a coincidence that a young Henry McFarland learned to fly the same year he became an engineering trainee. His boss and mentor with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Felton Flournoy, flew Stearmans in World War II. He never advanced to more complex aircraft since the war ended, and he didn’t carry his new skills into civilian life.

So while he and Henry traveled the roads of rural Georgia servicing the farming community, they talked. They talked about the job. They talked about their lives and the world in general, but after a while, they exhausted their knowledge of noteworthy topics and decided to spice up their days of roaming the roads in the country. They decided to take flight lessons.

The challenge was on. Since Flournoy had already flown, he soloed in seven hours in the Cessna 150 that the flight school at the Perry-Houston County Airport used in 1975. Henry wasn’t far behind him. He soloed in nine, and since his brain matter was still young and pliable, he aced the written as well.

Starting in July, he flew on his lunch breaks, after work and whenever time allowed. By September, he was a private pilot. Flournoy followed shortly thereafter. Now, they had something to talk about. For Henry, flying was something new. For Flournoy, the flying he learned in a Stearman in 1945 and the flying he learned in a little Cessna in 1975 were worlds apart.

Almost immediately, Henry bought his own straight-tail Cessna 150 that could whisk them away on grand adventures or short hops, but that soon changed when he was appointed project engineer on a detail that would last well over a year.

Wherever he was sent to work, he took his airplane with him. He sold the C-150 and immediately regret-ted it. He bought a C-140 and, later in 1978, a 1946 Luscombe 8A. I guess with that airplane, it was love. Since then, he has bought and sold an airplane or two, but that old Luscombe has remained with him for life.

By 1980, this energetic 30 year old had lived in five cities working multiple engineering projects, and I was lucky that one of those projects sent him my way. In December of that year, he gave me my first airplane ride in the Luscombe from an old tar and gravel strip in Eastman, Ga. It was breathtaking, and it was probably during that flight that I decided I would keep him.

Women often think they know a man’s mind, but in reality, it takes about 20 years for us to understand that the man we marry is going to be the same man we have down the road, unless we exchange him for a different model. They aren’t going to change. I could live with my Old Man’s quirks as long as he could live with mine, but

I just didn’t really comprehend until later that I didn’t just marry the man. I married the airplane, too.

In our relationship, there was, and still is, another woman.

In the years that followed, I didn’t mind packing up and moving with less than a week’s notice because he had found a house for us to rent with its own grass strip. I didn’t mind driving the chase car as he moved the airplane to another airport and another job detail.

I didn’t mind taking a flight after work or washing the airplane on the weekend. I didn’t mind when he took a position that was permanent. I didn’t mind that later I couldn’t always go with him to the airport because of kids, house, farm or family obligations.

However, when he brought his girl home to recover her wings and decided a full restoration was needed, I did mind. All the cooing over her disassembled parts was troubling. That he spent most of his time in his workshop working on this airplane started to bug me.

When we did have a spare day to do something together, he would recommend shopping. Wow, what an agreeable man. He wouldn’t tell me until we were well on our way that we were going “shopping” at Alexander Aeroplane, which later became Aircraft Spruce.

In my mind, this airplane was given a name, and it was not a flattering one. She was the one who called to my man with a siren’s sweet song. She was the one who filled his thoughts, and she was the one who claimed his time and attention. She was…

Just an airplane.I finally realized that I could have my man back from

his temporary insanity if I helped him get the job done. By then the kids were in college, and I was retired from farming. Why not help get this airplane back in the air, so I could have the evenings and weekends with my husband?

I never dreamed I would work on an old Luscombe and catch the aviation bug with as much or more fervor.

We laugh as we reminisce about those days in his shop. I learned that I can quilt just fine, but I can’t remem-

ber how to tie the knot on the wing stitch once I step away from the work. I learned that Poly Tac will make you happy if proper ventilation isn’t used. I learned that my man’s needs are simple. Eat, sleep and fly. I learned it is better to fly together than to be apart.

Our 10 years as empty nesters were filled with flying adventures. I learned to fly. We bought and sold an airplane or two. We became experts at airplane camping. He purchased the airplane of his dreams, a Cessna 195B. As a federal employee, we could only afford a project, but it was his just the same. This project was a restoration, not a repair. Still, disassembling, checking, priming, painting and replacing take a lot of time and money. It was like old times, except I embraced this project because it was mine as well.

Then it happened, another transfer, a promotion, but a transfer nonetheless. Were we shocked? Yes. Were we unprepared? No. After so many job details, when we finally put down roots, we were there to stay. I farmed until our property and home were paid in full just in case this scenario happened again. When it did, we looked upon it like another adventure.

Although the C-195 project was put on hold, we

handled the change so well that family and airport friends couldn’t tell that our life situation had changed. We left on Sunday evening for our work home and came back Thursday or Friday as the work environment allowed. E-mail and cell phones closed the distance and kept us connected.

Then Keely came into our lives, and we had to make some tough choices. Our family was at home. Our second family, the airport gang at JZP, was at home. The school where our other kids and family attended was one mile from home. A child needs home, and we wanted her to be close to those she knows and loves.

So Henry made the sacrifice. On Sunday evenings, he left all that was warm and loving to him and on Fridays he returned. Again, cell phones and e-mail kept him connected, but Sundays were hard in our family. We both learned not to think past the moment, and by late afternoon, all emotion was held in check, as yet another parting was at hand.

It was a bittersweet time. We had a job at a time when many folks didn’t. We had our health when many folks didn’t. We had our children and grandchildren, and we had Keely, who brought so much love to us. It’s hard to complain when one has been so blessed. Still, I wanted such a simple thing. I wanted the pleasure of waking up and looking into twinkling green eyes.

This morning I did just that, and the effect was ruined when the mouth attached asked, “What’s for breakfast?”

Retirement is one thing, but coming home to retire is another. Henry has eight years of honey-dos waiting for him. Still, his workshop has been pimped out with his apartment furniture. A recliner sits beside the C-195 and an old wood heater. I’m not sure how much productivity will suffer with an old TV and DVD/VCR player in the mix. But we’ve learned from friends that tomorrow is often a better time to work than today.

We shall see. We shall see.

Deb McFarland is the proud owner of Lester, a 1948 Luscombe 8E, and part of the “Front Porch Gang” at Pickens County Airport (JZP) in Georgia. She can be

reached at [email protected].

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