AIRPORTS! JOIN OAOA-- You’ll Be Glad You Did! TheThe OklahomaOklahoma AAviatorviator Vol 22, No 2 Your window to Oklahoma Aviation...Past, Present, Future February 2004 Oklahoma Aviator, 32432 S. Skyline Drive, Cookson, OK 74427 SpaceplaneSpaceplane TToo BeBe BuiltBuilt atat OklahomaOklahoma SpaceportSpaceport inin BurnsBurns FlatFlat Burns Flat, OK – Within the $100,000, according to French. next several years, space enthusiasts Besides , the may have the opportunity to fly company envisions other uses for into space and back from the Okla- its vehicles, including microgravity homa in Burns Flat. On research, satellite launch, and earth January 12, Rocketplane Limited, observation for military, agricul- Inc, headquartered in Solvang, tural, and environmental purposes. California, broke ground on a new After development and operation facility at the Spaceport to mark the of the Rocketplane XP commence, beginning of a new phase in the work will begin on larger versions development of their first reusable of the vehicle to provide launch ser- launch vehicle. And, with that vices for International groundbreaking, the Oklahoma cargo delivery, commercial, and Space Industry Development Au- military payloads. thority (OSIDA) is seeing their mis- When OSIDA was created, sions become reality. the agency was given the mission State Senator Gilmer Capps of strengthening the economic and Rocketplane Limited officials foundation of Oklahoma by licens- announced at the Oklahoma State ing a spaceport at the former Capitol that the company is the first Clinton-Sherman Air Base and by tenant of the Oklahoma Spaceport, establishing a viable space com- located at the Clinton-Sherman merce industry in the state. Industrial Airpark in Burns Flat. Throughout the past few years, Oklahoma Spaceport is being or- OSIDA has continued to strive to- ganized and promoted by OSIDA. ward completing those objectives. “It’s a great day for Oklahoma First is the licensing procedure: and a great day for the United the Federal Aviation Administra- States: a very important opportu- tion requires two major studies be nity to continue the thrust of the completed before any property can United States to space,” said Gen. be licensed as a spaceport, an envi- Merrill McPeak, member of the A conceptual illustration of the Rocketplane XP, a 4-seat fighter-sized reusable suborbital aircraft. ronmental impact statement (EIS) company’s Board of Directors. and a flight safety study. Currently, “Oklahoma is on the cutting minutes and will see the same view spaceport infrastructure and President of Rocketplane Limited. the contractors are in the final stages edge in this new field of civil and of the Earth that Alan Shepard en- Oklahoma’s commitment to devel- The dream of private citizens of the EIS and the flight safety study commercial space transportation. joyed on his first flight in 1961. opment of a space launch vehicle experiencing space flight has previ- is underway. Reusable launch vehicles will bring Then, protected by heat industry,” said George French, ously been available only to the ex- With Rocketplane Limited’s down the cost of the space travel shields, the tremely decision to locate in Oklahoma, experience and could eventually craft will re- wealthy. achieving of OSIDA’s second ob- make Oklahoma a hub for com- enter the American Den- jective is well underway. mercial space activity,” said Capps, earth’s atmo- nis Tito and To help attract aerospace com- who is chairman of the Senate Aero- sphere, de- South African panies to Oklahoma, Capps, Rep. space and Technology Committee scending to MarkJames Covey, and Rep. Jack Bonny and author of legislation that cre- an altitude Shuttleworth were the authors of legislation that ated OSIDA. where its jet both paid the created tax credits for companies As its first development effort, engines will Russian Space certified by the state to be develop- to be complete by late 2006, be restarted. Agency $20 ing and operating “qualified space Rocketplane Limited plans a 4-seat With the en- million for a transportation vehicles.” Under the winged airplane/spacecraft called gines re- trip into space statute, investors in the company the Rocketplane XP, which will take started, the on a conven- can receive up to 59.9 percent state off horizontally from the Okla- aircraft will be tional expend- tax credit on the value of their in- homa Spaceport runway using its flown back to able launch ve- vestment. Rocketplane Limited has two turbojet engines and climb to a normal hicle in 2002. been certified by the Oklahoma about 30,000 ft. There, its reus- landing at Rocketplane Department of Commerce, the able rocket engine will ignite, push- Burns Flat. Limited plans Oklahoma Tax Commission, and ing the craft into suborbital flight “WeIn a January 12 ceremony, a ribbon held by officials of Rocketplane to offer subor- OSIDA. at over 360,000 ft altitude. chose Okla- Limited and the state of Oklahoma is about to be cut by Rocketplane bital trips to The technological feasibility of Crewmembers will experience homa be- Limited’s Lear 24. The Lear is a fitting vehicle since its airframe space for ap- weightlessness for three or four cause of its will be the basis of the being developed by the company. proximately continued on p. 5. New Owners for the Haskell Airport Omniplex On October 31, 2003, Kaz and Julie on the auction hangar parcel and Eddie possible, to provide safe and secure storage Cockpit Photo Pienkos were out looking at land to purchase Reynolds of Reynolds Construction in for the airplanes based on the airport. near Coweta on which they hoped to build Coweta wound up with the T-hangar/apart- “We have made an agreement with Exhibit a home and a grass airstrip. They are cur- ment parcel. The other parcels went to vari- Aerographics, the aircraft paint shop located From February 28 through April 25, rently Tulsa residents; Kaz is a long-time ous other buyers. in the main hangar, to remain there. We Omniplex in Oklahoma City will exhibit American Airlines avionics technician, a Spar- After some post-auction negotiations, plan to have fuel available by summer. Be- At the Controls: The Smithsonian National tan A&P graduate, and a private pilot with the Pienkos closed the purchase of their par- yond that, we’ll make other improvements Air and Space Museum Looks at Cockpits. about 25 years flying experience. Julie works cel on January 16. Says Julie, “Well, we as time, money, and our job commitments Some of us have seen the outsides of fa- in finance and accounting for Citgo Petro- wanted to live on an airport—it’s just hap- permit. Hopefully at some point, we’ll have mous airplanes like the Wright 1903 Flyer, leum and, although not a pilot (saying “I’d pening a little quicker than we expected. As the main office attended. Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, or rather be chauffeured”), has always been in- soon as we can, we’ll sell our house in Tulsa “One of the adjacent parcels of land was the Boeing B-29 Enola Gay. But who, other terested in aviation—when she was young, and move to Haskell. We plan to build a also purchased by Eddie Reynolds of than the pilots, has seen inside these planes? her father worked for Leng-Temco-Vought house on the airport property. We keep ask- Reynolds Construction, and we intend to Featuring 4’ x 7’ color photographs of on various aerospace projects and he kindled ing ourselves what our first priorities should work together with him to encourage the cockpits of airplanes and spacecraft in the the interest in his daughter. be, to build a house quickly or begin invest- start of an airport community, similar to Smithsonian’s collection, the exhibition of- Out of curiosity, Kaz and Julie decided ing in the airport. So far, the airport invest- Gundy’s in Owasso. fers new views of 20 historic aircraft, in- to attend the auction of the Haskell Airport, ments seem to be winning. We hope to re- “Most of all, we plan to bring the Haskell cluding the Wright 1903 Flyer, Ryan NYP since they were close by anyway. They did pair the ailing open hangars as quickly as Airport back to life.” Spirit of St. Louis, Grumman F4F-4 Wild- not intend to buy anything. cat, Supermarine Spitfire Mark VII, the The then-current property owner Mike Columbia, and others. Douglas, along with the auctioneers and area Photographers Eric F. Long and Mark banks holding interests in the property, had Avino used a 4x5 camera with a wide-angle decided the best way to conduct the auction lens covering 120 degrees to create these was to divide the property into several dif- thrilling images. Printed on a nearly 1:1 ferent parcels. The largest parcel, 58 acres in scale, these photographs let viewers imag- all, included the runway, the main office/ ine what it’s like to sit at the controls. hangar, and open hangars south of the of- The images are accompanied by infor- fice. mation about each aircraft, its historical sig- Another parcel included the “auction nificance, and details on some of the in- hangar,” hearkening back to the days when struments. The exhibit also visually traces Mike Douglas and Red Stevenson held air- the development of cockpits over the past craft auctions there. A third parcel included century. From the efficiently designed in- a row of newly-built T-hangars with an at- strument panel of the P-51D Mustang to tached four-bedroom house at one end. the myriad switches and gauges in the Several other parcels of varying sizes and de- Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, each photo- scriptions were offered, making up a total of graph displays advances in aviation and ten separate parcels. With the exception of aeronautics from the pilot’s point of view. the parcels containing the auction hangar and A companion book of the same title the T-hangars, the parcels were sold by the (Boston Mills Press, 2001) includes 45 of acre. these images. The auction was run by “bidders choice,” meaning the winning bidder picked which parcel he wanted to purchase, and Kaz and Julie Pienkos are the new owners of the Haskell Airport. then the bidding continued until all of the THE OKLAHOMA AVIATOR FBO Hours: New Identifier: GCM 100LL: $2.35 Weekdays parcels are taken. As Kaz and Julie watched, 8:00-5:00- 7 days $2.20 Weekends Published monthly at they began to get excited about what they Tel: 918-343-0931 Cash or Air BP Card 32432 S. Skyline Drive considered to be low selling prices. 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The Oklahoma Aviator, February 2004, Page 2 Up With Downs Ask the Doctor by Earl Downs CIDE loop. Seeing the weather change for by Dr. Guy Baldwin, AME and do not fly (even though they want to). the worse by visual reference only puts a Next are those who have taken SSRIs, but pretty short fuse on the DECIDE process. who choose not to in order to be able to fly You might say the loop is put into a fast for- (even though the decision may adversely ward mode and that is not good, even for affect their sense of well-being). experienced pilots. Last, there are those who take SSRIs, We have all heard stories of bad weather do not report it on their FAA medical ap- suddenly appearing, but is that really the case? plications, and continue to fly, apparently It is more likely that the airplane suddenly without problems. I want to advise every- arrives at an area of existing bad weather than body not to take this approach. Dishonest that the weather abruptly changed. Detect- answers on an FAA medical application ing that a change has occurred and estimat- form are a federal offense, punishable by ing the need for action can more predictably up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Weather or Not: lead to a successful conclusion when we start More on SSRI My response to this applicant was that Decision Making the DECIDE loop as early as possible. Here Medicines he has a couple of options, either continue is a review of some of the tools for detecting taking the medicine and not be able to fly Sad to say, the Air Safety Foundation’s in-flight weather changes. A 32- year-old man came to my office or discontinue it and see how he does. As published data indicates that over 80% of Adequate pre-flight planning is critical, in September for a Second Class FAA Medi- we discussed it, he said he was only taking pilots involved in fatal weather-related acci- but let’s face it, as soon as the wheels leave cal. On the FAA Form 8500-8, he listed half the 10-mg pill daily. He said the medi- dents never made a radio call requesting help. the ground, it is history. Once airborne, we that he was taking 10 mg of Lexapro daily. cine did improve his mood, but he thought I wonder why a pilot would allow this to switch to “in-flight” planning and updating, He asked if he is allowed to take Lexapro he could get along without it. happen. We all know that deadly weather constantly restarting the DECIDE model, and fly. I advised him to stop taking the medi- seldom appears without warning or without looking sometimes only minutes ahead. Lexapro is a mood-altering drug, one cine, immediately notifying his doctor of symptoms that can be interpreted. Could Here is where it is so important to practice of the selective seratonin reuptake inhibi- the fact. Then, after 90 days off the medi- the cause be “get-there-itis?” Is it a lack of the numerous methods of weather check- tors (SSRIs) which include Prozac, Paxil, cine, I told him to let the doctor know how knowledge, a lack of training, or bad deci- ing and planning while enroute. Zoloft, and others. SSRIs are being pre- he has felt without it. If he has felt well, he sion-making? Like most accidents, it is prob- We will start with our old standby, the scribed for an ever-widening variety of con- should ask his doctor to write a letter to ably a chain of events that can be broken if Flight Service Station (FSS). Even in “severe ditions ranging from such simple things as that effect and bring the letter to me. Upon only one link is removed. clear” weather, the preflight briefing could withdrawal from smoking to treatment of receiving the letter, I can make a phone call Over and over, the most common link include important NOTAM information or temporary depression to more serious men- to FAA and ask to have his medical rein- in the weather-related accident chain is poor critical National Security warnings. Once tal problems. stated. aeronautical decision making (ADM). in flight, communication with the FSS During last year’s EAA Aeromedical Sometimes in these cases, we can get a Thoughtful weather ADM always starts should continue, if possible. Weather infor- Council meetings, held during AirVenture medical reinstated in 30 to 60 days, for ex- with the weather briefing. However, the mation can be updated by calling FSS or at Oshkosh, the subject of SSRIs came up ample, for someone who has only been on weather briefing is only as good as the pilot’s Enroute Flight Advisory Service (EFAS- once again. About a dozen people partici- the medicine a week or two and did not ability to understand it, and this takes train- Flight Watch). Also, don’t forget about the pated, about half FAA employees and half know it would keep them from flying. ing and practice. It is important that all pi- National Weather Service radar from sites aviation medical examiners such as myself. Another example would be someone who lots participate in frequent weather briefings. all around the county that is available at So far, the FAA’s stand is that airmen are is on SSRIs simply to ease their withdrawal Practice makes permanent, and this is one FSS facilities. Flight Service can’t vector you not allowed to use any mood-altering drug, from nicotine. However, if a patient has a habit we want to become permanent. around bad weather, but they sure can help including not only SSRI’s, but also similar serious mental problem, that condition it- Once the decision has been made to activate your DECIDE loop. drugs such as Effexor and older medicines self may prevent issuance of an FAA medi- launch the flight, that decision must con- Of course, many airports and urban ar- such as amitriptyline. cal, whether or not he or she is taking mood- stantly be updated to DECIDE whether or eas have Air Traffic Control (ATC), which It has been my experience that, with altering drugs. not to continue the flight. This is where I leads us to ask how well ATC radar can see regard to SSRI use, airmen or would-be air- If you have any questions regarding this use the DECIDE model, a simple pneu- weather. It has been well known for many men fall into one of three groups. First, article or any other subject matter do not monic I call “the loop of life.” It applies to years that those capabilities were limited, but there are those who continue to take SSRIs hesitate to contact me at 918-437-7993. many flight situations, but it is particularly things are changing for the better. Local and effective with weather safety. All pilots per- enroute ATC radar is being upgraded to dis- broadcasts Weather Advisories in their re- detect a change in the weather. The trick form the steps in the DECIDE loop even if play not only traffic, but also detailed spective areas. is, PIREPs will not be available unless we they do not use the pneumonic. Let’s run a weather radar information. Newer systems Talking to ATC, Flight Watch, or an make them ourselves. Timely pilot reports quick review of the pneumonic: are now able to provide some safety mea- FSS are “active” ways to update weather in- can be a lifesaver if the weather is worse • Detect – The pilot must detect the fact sures not previously available. As a result, formation. However, there are also “passive” than forecast. However, when the weather that a change has occurred. the controller can plan traffic control better ways to keep the information flowing. By is better than forecast, that is also impor- • Estimate – The pilot estimates the need to and provide useful weather radar informa- passive I mean that we listen but we don’t tant news. Both good-news and bad-news counter or react to the change. tion to help the pilot make more informed talk. HIWAS and En Route Flight Advi- PIREPs can help pilots run their own DE- • Choose – The pilot chooses a desirable choices. sory Service (EFAS) are examples of listen- CIDE loop. AOPA and the Air Safety outcome (in terms of success) for the flight. Don’t get me wrong, I am not promot- ing by simply tuning in the correct frequen- Foundation have teamed with FAA and the • Identify – The pilot identifies actions that ing using ATC radar to preclude good plan- cies. Another “passive” tool is to monitor National Weather service to develop a won- could successfully control the change. ning. But we need to be ready and willing nearby AWOS, ASOS, and ATC broadcasts. derful program called “Sky Spotter,” which • Do – The pilot takes the necessary action. to ask for help when needed. When a pilot Pilot flying near areas of ATC operation can encourages pilots to make PIREPs and leads • Evaluate – The pilot evaluates the effect(s) uses the phrase “weather deviation required” listen passively to what is going on even if them through the easy steps in doing so. of the action taken. in an ATC communication, it indicates to they are not actively using the service. The Check it out at www.aopa.org. It is the application of the first two steps the controller that priority is required and frequencies for the services are shown on the There is an old aviation saying that goes, of the DECIDE model that can determine that an ATC response is needed. As good as charts and in the Airport and Facility Direc- “Plan the flight and fly the plan.” When it the success of the DECIDE loop. Detect- ATC controllers are, they are not mind read- tory. Look up these frequencies and have comes to dealing with weather, part of the ing that the weather has changed could be as ers. Tell them what the problem is and what them ready if needed. plan is to constantly update it with the DE- simple as looking out the windshield and your capabilities are. Another important way up-to-the- CIDE model. The number of weather-re- seeing that the visibility or clouds are better We have taught the advantages of using minute weather data is made available for lated accidents can be reduced and it is up to or worse than forecasted. VFR Flight Following for years, but it also inflight DECIDE-loop planning is through us to use good weather ADM skills. Note that weather changes for either the plays an important role in weather safety. pilot reports (PIREPs). PIREPs are per- Comments or questions? better or the worse should actuate the DE- ARTCC Flight Following automatically haps the most immediate way for a pilot to [email protected] The Oklahoma Aviator, February 2004, Page 3 Miss America: Restoration of an Air Racing Icon by Jerry Day, Team Member/ homa City. Mustang parts were sup- new Rolls Royce Merlin race engine was hours getting the famous airplane back Photographer plied by Dennis Schoenfelder’s shop in installed. On September 6, Miss America in the air. The total restoration was done The P-51 Mustang Miss America Santa Barbara, California. The new race left Oklahoma City heading west to the in an amazing nine months, in spite of crashed at the Reno Air Races on Sep- engine was to be build by Rick Reno Air Races. Mother Nature and other delays. The tember 11, 2002. Dr. Brent Hisey, a resi- Shanholtzer’s shop in McKinney, Texas. At that point, Miss America did not newly-restored 60-year-old Mustang will dent of Oklahoma City and the owner/ The restoration was proceeding as look like herself. Her normal red, white, take Brent Hisey to many more Reno Air pilot of the airplane, was relatively un- scheduled until Miss America’s hangar and blue paint scheme would have re- Races and air shows throughout the hurt in the crash. However, Miss was partially destroyed by the tornado quired two additional weeks in the paint United States. America was heavily damaged, landing that ripped through Wiley Post on May shop. So, with time running out to make All photos copyright 2003 by Jerry on the right wing and tail section first, 9, 2003. Team members were forced to the Reno Air Races, she was simply Day. after a brief “off-road” trip through the move the restoration operations to an- painted white. desert and sagebrush. other hangar. Three or four weeks were At Reno, Miss America had several MISS AMERICA AIR RACING Miss America was disassembled and lost due to the tornado. problems during qualification and heat TEAM MEMBERS trucked back to Wiley Post Airport in The restored wings arrived from races. A leaky radiator was replaced, a Oklahoma City Oklahoma City. While waiting for the California on July 5, 2003. The wings gear door was repaired, and a rudder trim Brent Hisey, Owner and Pilot insurance company to make a settlement, and fuselage were mated together and tab came off during a heat race. Team Larry Butler, Owner, Warbirds, crew members cleaned and stripped paint the rest of July and August were spent members overcame the difficulties and Inc from the wings, fuselage, and all previ- installing new fuel tanks, hydraulic lines, Miss America flew back home to Okla- Greg Butler ously removed parts. electrical systems, wheels and brakes, homa City with the Unlimited Silver Scott Butler The insurance company finally fuselage-to-wing fairings, and flight con- Championship. Danny Van Dusen made a settlement late in December trols. The number of hours spent work- Two weeks later, the airplane ap- Mike Curtis 2002 and a ground-up restoration of ing during these two months was unbe- peared at Aerospace America and then Bob Hightower Miss America began. The wings were lievable. spent the following two weeks in the paint Kevin Day separated at the center keel and shipped On September 1, 2003, Brent made shop. Her new paint scheme changed Jerry Day to Dave Teeter’s shop in Salinas, Cali- the first flight of the restored Miss slightly, but still retained the basic appear- Out of State fornia. The fuselage, cockpit, instru- America. For the next several days, he ance of previous years. Rick Revell ment panel, and tail section were to be made as many flights as his hospital sched- Brent Hisey and the Miss America Ed Hayes restored by Larry Butler’s shop in Okla- ule would permit. On September 4, the team members spent many, many long Davey Phillips

September 11, 2002- Miss America after her rough ride through the Reno desert. May 9, 2003- With the restoration underway, a tornado struck Wiley Post.

September 9, 2003- Miss America landing at the 2003 Reno Air Races. December 19, 2003- Back in Oklahoma City, with her new paint job complete. The Oklahoma Aviator, February 2004, Page 4 Rocketplane To Be Built in Oklahoma continued from p. 1. project schedule for the Rocketplane XP. said: “The leaders of Rocketplane Limited Governor Brad Henry congratulated a suborbital spaceplane traces back more than In order to reduce development time and have exhibited tenacity, creativity and a be- Rocketplane Limited officials and Capps on 40 years ago with the successful deployment help ensure success, the craft will be built lief in Oklahoma’s role as an aerospace leader. the announcement. of the X-15. The X-15 was a joint program starting with an existing airframe—the At OSIDA, we feel confident that this “This is exciting news for all of Okla- of NASA, the Air Force, the Navy, and North Lear 24. The Rocketplanes jet engines company’s presence at the Oklahoma Space- homa. This announcement is further proof American Aviation. It successfully reached and rocket engine are already existing, well- port gives us a big advantage in meeting our of our state’s dynamic and always-growing an altitude of 67 miles and achieved Mach proven designs. goals of job creation in the aerospace indus- aviation and aerospace industry. There are 6.7 speed. In addition, the company has selected try.” many public officials who deserve thanks Rocketplane Limited has assembled a key technical, marketing, and investment “This is a great opportunity for Okla- for this economic boost, particularly Sen. team of employees with many years of ex- partners for their decades of experience and homa to embark on a new business fron- Gilmer Capps and Rep. Jack Bonny,” perience working on reusable space ve- knowledge working with NASA, the De- tier which will continue to solidify Henry said. hicles. After more than four years of in- partment of Defense, and the aerospace in- Oklahoma’s role as a leader in the aero- For more information on Rocketplane ternal vehicle development work and ex- dustry in areas including airframe design, space industry as well as create new and Limited, visit www.rocketplane.com. For tensive consultation with subcontractors, thermal protection systems, and advanced exciting opportunities for all Oklaho- more information regarding OSIDA, con- the company has advanced to the full de- propulsion. mans,” said OSIDA Deputy Director Bill tact Melissa Sue Smith at (405) 602-3877 sign phase and has developed a 30-month OSIDA Chairman Gen. Ken McGill Khourie. or [email protected]. National Warbird Operators Conference in OKC in February Warbird owners, operators, mainte- nal intent. Annual attendance at NWOC con- 2004 include: Piston Engine Ignition nance technicians, and enthusiasts will As in previous years NWOC orga- tinues to grow, with 2003 breaking all and Lubrication by Mike Hudon and gather in Oklahoma City February 26 - nizers have developed a balanced pro- previous records. “It is so rewarding to Dan Whitney Parachutes; Aircraft 29 to further the cause of safety and gram to enhance pilot maintenance, see fellow warbird enthusiasts unite one Egress by Allan Silver; and Aeromedical knowledge relating to the warbird air- technician knowledge and address air- weekend a year to share the requisite Preparation by Dr. Warren Silberman craft at the 10th National Warbird Op- craft-specific topics to ensure continued knowledge to keep our national treasures and Dr. Guy Baldwin. NWOC is spon- erator Conference (NWOC). flight for these unique aircraft. Planned airborne,” said Bob Cannon, conference sored by Cannon Aviation Insurance, NWOC was created to bring to- for this year’s agenda are keynote pre- organizer and owner of Cannon Avia- Courtesy Aircraft, EAA Warbirds of gether owners, operators, and the prin- sentations by FAA personnel from vari- tion Insurance. He continued, “Look- America, Precision Aviation Products cipal museums of warbirds to discuss ous local FAA offices, as well as a trib- ing to 2004 we anticipate a hugely suc- Corporation, North American Trainer common goals in the ever-changing ute to conference attendees who have cessful conference due in part to the Association, HCC Insurance Holdings world of economics, operations and been with the organization since the very privilege of holding NWOC in the and Air Capitol Insurance. Sponsorships regulations. Over the past decade first NWOC in 1993 in Galveston, FAA’s hometown.” are available through February 1. FMI: NWOC has remained true to this origi- Texas. Topics and speakers for NWOC www.warbirdconference.com

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The Oklahoma Aviator, February 2004, Page 6 SkyStar Reorganizes for SP/LSA EAA’’’ s 2004 Air Academy CALDWELL, IDAHO - In what may created SkyStar Aircraft Corporation, Sport Into The Air, Junior Birdmen! aviation enthusiasts. be the first of many marketing moves that Plane Division will be under the direction Young people ages 10-18 can explore the The Young Eagles Camps, designed will take place in the kit plane industry as of former SkyStar President, Ed Downs. fascinating world of flight as the EAA as an introduction to the wonderful the Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft rule Mr. Downs will serve as the President of Air Academy presents its summer 2004 world of aviation, use small group ac- nears completion (perhaps by April), the Sport Plane Division. schedule of programs. The individual tivities and close counselor relationships SkyStar Aircraft Corporation announced a SkyStar has shared in dealing with the camps range from three to nine days long to present the basics of flight in a “sci- management reorganization aimed at capi- business downturn that struck the entire and take place at the EAA Aviation Cen- ence camp” format that is a unique com- talizing on the new opportunity. aviation industry following 9/11, but the ter and the beautiful Air Academy Lodge bination of fun and discovery. SkyStar Aircraft has divided into two future is encouraging as the economy re- in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The academy Basic Air Academy is the next ex- parts. The portion of the company that covers and Sport Pilot draws near. Frank offers four programs; Young Eagles citing step through the world of avia- manufacturers the Kitfox Aircraft kits, will Miller is optimistic in the outlook for 2004, Camp I for 10 and 11-year-olds; Young tion. Each “hands-on” activity is de- now be known as SkyStar Aircraft Corpo- saying, “Sales are already up by 25% over Eagles Camp II for ages 12-13; Basic veloped for the intermediate 14- and ration, Experimental/Manufacturing Divi- last year’s average, and the trend is continu- Air Academy for ages 14-15; and Ad- 15-year-old during classroom and me- sion. A new President and CEO, Frank ing.” Let’s all hope that 2004 will be a ban- vanced Air Academy for ages 16-18. dia presentations, specialized laboratory Miller will head that division. The newly ner year for recreational aviation. “Since 1984, the EAA Air Academy activities, and aviation-related demon- has hosted thousands of young people strations. from around the world, launching them EAA Advanced Air Academy pro- on their own voyages of self-discovery vides an atmosphere for mature students and aviation adventure,” said Chuck to become totally immersed in the world Larsen, EAA’s executive director of resi- of flight. Ground instruction and in- dence education. “Each participant will troductory recreation flight experiences learn that the sky is not the limit—it’s a highlight this meaningful, action-packed beginning for aviation fun, adventure, camp. It combines “in-the-air” and “on- friendship, and knowledge.” the-ground” activities. The Air Academy programs, which The 2004 EAA Air Academy sched- are accredited by the American Camp- ule is as follows: ing Association (ACA), are staffed with • Young Eagles Camp 1- June 12-16 instructors with more than 180 years of • Young Eagles Camp 2- June 19-23 or combined experience at the Air Acad- June 25-29 emy and more than 225 combined years • Basic Air Academy- July 5-11 or July of teaching and counseling background. 12-18 The Air Academy’s mission is to pro- • Advanced Air Academy- July 20-29 or vide a fun aviation learning experience July 31-August 9) and develop bonds with other young Visit www.eaa.org for more details.

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The Oklahoma Aviator, February 2004, Page 7 Calendar of Events For a free listing of your event, email us at [email protected] or call 918-457-3330. To allow time for printing and publication, try to notify us at least two months prior to the event. WTHEN WEHA WTHER CSONTAC DETAIL Wiley Post Airport, 1st Thursday Dinner Meeting- Oklahoma Pilots Assoc dinner and meeting Helen Holbird- 405-942-6308 Oklahoma City, OK 1st Saturday Fly-In Breakfast- Ponca City Ponca City Airport, Don Nuzum- [email protected] Held rain or shine 7:30AM-10:00AM Aviation Boosters Club Ponca City, OK Bruce Eberle- 580-762-5735 Claremore Municipal Airport Matt Burton Go to Ponca City for breakfast, then come to Claremore 1sst Saturday Aerobatic Claremore, OK 918-343-0931 for hamburgers and aerobatics! 2nd Monday Meeting- Oklahoma Chapter 99s W9iley Post Airport Poochie Rotzinger- 405-842-982 7:00PM Meeting- Spirit of Tulsa Squadron- Commemorative Air Tulsa Technology Center Restoring 1942 PT-19. Hangar space and workers 2nd Tuesday Jim Dagg 918-224-6293 Force Jones/Riverside Airport, Tulsa needed Aviation Tech Center Martin Weaver- 405-376-5488 24nd Tuesday Meeting- EAA Chapter 2 Start 7:00PM OKC Airport [email protected] 2nd Wednesday Frank or Cheri Capps- 918-299-2979 Meeting- Tulsa Cloud Dancers Balloon Club Contact Frank Capps 7:30PM [email protected] 2nd Thursday Ada Municipal Airport (KADH) Terry Hall 580-436-8190 or Call or email for exact location for monthly meeting. We Meeting- EAA Chapter 1005 7:00PM Ada, OK [email protected] occasionally meet off airport. 2nd Thursday Metro Tech Aviation Career Meeting- Oklahoma Windriders Balloon Club Rson McKinney- 405-685-8180 For all balloon enthusiast 7:00PM Center, Oklahoma City, OK Fly-In Lunch Meeting Poteau Municipal Airport 2nd Saturday Bryan Hoggatt- 918-647-4719 Kerr County Aviation Association Poteau, OK 2nd Saturday Thompson Airport Meeting- EAA Ultralight Chapter 98 R!obert Crawford- 405-381-2840 Visitors welcome 11:00AM Tuttle, OK Meeting- Green Country UltraSport Flyers Organization Call 918-632-6UFO 3rd Saturday Bill Chilcoat- 918-827-6566 (GCUFO) for location and details Frank or Cheri Capps- 918-299-2979 3trd Sunday Tulsa Cloud Dancers Balloon Fligh Contact Frank Capps for time/location [email protected] David Koehn- 918-671-0481 30rd Monday Meeting- IAC Chapter 1 Contact David Koehn for time/place [email protected] 3rd Monday Bhrent Waddell- 918-371-5022 Meeting- EAA Chapter 10 Gundy's Airport, Owasso, OK 7:30PM [email protected]

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3rd Thursday Sherman Municipal Airport Billy Dollarhide- 903-868-7609 Meeting- EAA Chapter 323 For more information, visit our website: www.eaa323.org 7:00PM Sherman, TX [email protected] Bhrent Waddell- 918-371-5022 Saturday following 3rd Monday Pancake Breakfast- EAA Chapter 10 Gundy's Airport, Owasso, OK [email protected] 4th Tuesday Robertson Aviation, Jones/Riverside Airport, Charlene- 918-838-7044 or *Unless otherrwise planned. All women pilots including Tulsa Chapter 99s Meeting 7:00PM Tulsa* Frances- [email protected] students are welcome to attend. 4th Thursday The South Regional Library, 8316 East 93rd Meeting- Vintage Airplane Association Chapter 10 Charles Harris- 918-622-8400 7:30PM Street, Tulsa, OK Feb 9 "Maneuvering Flight-- Hazardous to Your Health" Aerospace Education Center I-Max Theater No registration req'd! Qualifies toward FAA Wings 800-638-3101 or www.asf.org 7:00-9:00PM Aviation Safety Foundation/FAA Free Seminar 3301 Roosevelt Rd, Little Rock, AR Program. Chance to win NAV/COM in ASF drawing. Feb 10 "Maneuvering Flight-- Hazardous to Your Health" Beaver Lake Aviation, 1 Cass Hough Dr, No registration req'd! Qualifies toward FAA Wings 800-638-3101 or www.asf.org 7:00-9:00PM Aviation Safety Foundation/FAA Free Seminar Rogers, AR- (Hwy 62 1 mi N of town) Program. Chance to win NAV/COM in ASF drawing. Feb 11 "Maneuvering Flight-- Hazardous to Your Health" Metro Tech Aviation Career Ctr, 5600 S. No registration req'd! Qualifies toward FAA Wings 800-638-3101 or www.asf.org 7:00-9:00PM Aviation Safety Foundation/FAA Free Seminar MacArthur, Oklahoma City, OK Program. Chance to win NAV/COM in ASF drawing. Feb 12 "Maneuvering Flight-- Hazardous to Your Health" Kansas Aviatio Museum, 3350 S George No registration req'd! Qualifies toward FAA Wings 800-638-3101 or www.asf.org 7:00-9:00PM Aviation Safety Foundation/FAA Free Seminar Washington Blvd, Wichita, KS Program. Chance to win NAV/COM in ASF drawing. Tulsa Air and Space Museum 7130 East Apache Katheryn Pennington- 918-834-9900 Mar 6 Dinner, Auction, and Show Hollywood Stage Door Canteen Tulsa, OK [email protected] Russ Tresner - 405-739-0397 or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Spring Term II, March 22-May 23, 2004. Call or email Mmar 8-19 Registration for Spring II 2004 Ter [email protected] Oklahoma City for more information on Bachelors & Masters degrees http://www.erau.edu/oklahomacity 386-226-7996 Mear 11-13 Women in Aviation Conferenc Reno, NV www.wai.org Tulsa Air and Space Museum 7130 East Apache Katheryn Pennington- 918-834-9900 Mar 19 Come see our new wind tunnel exhibit! Family Day Tulsa, OK [email protected] Mar 27 Tenkiller Airpark (44M) Dianah Harrod- 918-457-5444 Wild Onion & Eggs Breakfast 8:30AM-11:00AM Cookson, OK [email protected] 863-644-2431 Anpr 13-19 ELAA Sun 'n Fun Fly-I Lakeland, F www.sun-n-fun.org Oklahoma Airshow Davis Field (MKO) Mike Anderson- 918-682-4101 Headline act this year is USAF Thunderbirds! Their Apr 17-18 (Formerly Airshow Oklahoma) Muskogee, OK [email protected] availability resulted in the April dates this year. Registration, Debra Coughlan, 918-838-5018 Partnership of Oklahoma Airport Operators Association Apr 18-20 18th Annual Oklahoma Airport Conference The Westin Downtown, Oklahoma City Exhibitor Info, Carl Cannizzaro 918-663-0870 and Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission providing useful Sponsorship, Bob Williams, 918-838-5014 and up-to-date information to the aviation community. 5th Annual Small Aircraft Transportation Systems (SATS) Thomas P. Stafford Airport Joe Tilton- 580-486-3610 Come see the latest in NASA’s program to prove a Apr 30-May 1 Exposition Weatherford, OK [email protected] second tier air transportation system in the US. New Braunfels Airport (BAZ) Stan Shannon- [email protected] We had in excess of 700 planes last year(our largest May 15-16 EAA Southwest Regional Fly-In (SWRFI) New Braunfels, TX www.swrfi.org ever) and hope for even more in 2004. May 15 Hangar B-52 Free BBQ for Angel Flight pilots, volunteers, guests. Angel Flight Annual Barbeque Angel Flight- 918-749-8992 1:30PM-3:00PM Jones Riverside Airport, Jenks, OK Shuttle provided to hangar from FBOs. Russ Tresner - 405-739-0397 or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Summer Term May 31-August 1, 2004. Call or email Mmay 17-28 Registration for Summer 2004 Ter [email protected] Oklahoma City for more information on Bachelors & Masters degrees. http://www.erau.edu/oklahomacity Free pilot breakfast, rib lunch. Ultralights, warbirds, Gage Airport Ron Cox 580-938-2469 or Mnay 31 6th Annual Gage Fly-I experimentals, RC models, hot air balloons, kids airplane Gage, OK Clint- [email protected] rides. Come in Sunday night and camp out! The Oklahoma Aviator, February 2004, Page 8 Sunglasses in Aviation: A Primer for Pilots by Ronald W. Montgomery & absorbs some UV light, and UV absorp- darken in bright sunlight and become Frames. The selection of sunglass Van B. Nakagara, OD tion can be improved by adding certain lighter in dim light. There have been com- frames is probably more a matter of per- Sunglasses are as much a part of the chemicals during the manufacturing pro- plaints that they do not darken as well as sonal preference than lens material or tint. pilot mystique as are the white scarf and cess or by applying a special coating. Glass photochromic glass lenses in the enclosed However, they must not interfere with leather jacket. More than just a symbol of holds tints better over time but, for higher cockpit environment or in warmer weather. communication headsets or protective the aviator, sunglasses play an important role prescription lenses, the color may be less Finally, high-index materials (i.e., index of breathing equipment. Frame styles that in- in safeguarding a pilot’s most important uniform, as parts of the lens will be thicker refraction greater than 1.6) are available in corporate small lenses may not be practi- sensory —vision. than others. Glass photochromic lenses both glass and plastic for those who require cal, since they allow too much visible and A good pair of sunglasses is essential in (PhotoGray® or PhotoBrown®) automati- a large degree of refractive correction and UV radiation to pass around the edges of the cockpit environment to protect ocular cally darken when exposed to UV and be- desire lighter, thinner lenses. the frame. tissues from harmful solar radiation, to come lighter in dimmer light. Most of the Tints. The choice of tints for sunglasses Fit. Aviator’s sunglasses should fit well, minimize eye fatigue, and to help maintain darkening takes place in the first 60 sec- is practically infinite. The three most com- so that sudden head movements from tur- good vision when flying into and out of onds, while lightening may take several mon tints are gray, gray-green, and brown, bulence or aerobatic maneuvers do not dis- clouds. Sunglasses can also protect a pilot’s minutes. Although most photochromic any of which would be an excellent choice place them. The use of a necklace chain or eyes from flying debris resulting from a bird glass lenses can get as dark as regular sun- for the aviator. Gray (neutral density filter) strap to secure the sunglasses to the pilot’s strike or sudden decompression. glasses (approximately 20% light transmit- is recommended because it distorts color head is recommended in case they become Radiation. In addition to visible light, tance in direct sunlight), their darkened state the least. Some pilots, however, report that accidentally dislodged or must be removed the sun gives off invisible ultraviolet (UV) may be lighter due to the reduced UV ex- gray-green and brown tints enhance vivid- briefly (i.e., to view objects in the cockpit, radiation that can damage skin and eyes posure through an aircraft windshield. In ness and minimize scattered (blue and vio- or when flying in and out of cloud cover) when exposure is excessive or too intense. addition, the lightened state may not be let) light, enhancing contrast in hazy con- and subsequently replaced. UV radiation is present in our environment clear enough to be useful when flying in ditions. Yellow, amber, and orange (i.e., In summary, while adding to the mys- in varying amounts, depending on factors cloud cover or at night. “blue blocker”) tints essentially eliminate tique of an aviator, sunglasses protect a pilot’s such as the time of day, time of year, lati- Plastic lenses possess excellent optical all short-wavelength light and supposedly eyes from glare associated with bright sun- tude, altitude, weather conditions, and the qualities, are lighter weight and more im- sharpen vision, although no scientific evi- light and the harmful effects of exposure to reflectivity of clouds, snow, or other sur- pact resistance than glass lenses, but they dence supports this claim. In addition, solar radiation. Lenses for sunglasses that rounding surfaces. are more easily scratched, even with scratch- these tints are known to distort colors con- incorporate 100% UV protection are avail- UV is divided into three bandwidths: resistant coatings. Polycarbonate lenses are siderably, making it difficult to distinguish able in glass, plastic, and polycarbonate UVA (400-320 nm), UVB (320-290 nm), even lighter than CR-39® plastic and are between green and red lights (aviation sig- materials. Glass and plastic lenses have su- and UVC (less than 290 nm). Excessive or the most impact-resistant lenses available. nals, anti-collision, and navigation lights). perior optical properties, while polycarbon- chronic exposure to UVA and, to a greater However, when a high refractive correction For flying, sunglass lenses should screen ate lenses are lighter and more impact resis- extent, UVB can cause sunburn, most skin is required, polycarbonate lenses may have out 70-85% of visible light without appre- tant. The choice of tints for use in the avia- cancers, and is implicated in the formation poorer optical quality than CR-39® plas- ciably distorting color. Tints that block tion environment should be limited to those of cataracts, macular degeneration, and tic unless an anti-reflective coating is added. more than 85% of visible light are not rec- that optimize visual performance while other eye maladies. The American Opto- Polycarbonate lenses come from the manu- ommended for flying due to the possibility minimizing color distortion, such as gray, metric Association recommends wearing facturer with a scratch-resistant coating that of reduced visual acuity, resulting in diffi- gray-green, or brown, with 15-30% light sunglasses that incorporate 99-100% UVA is much stronger than that applied to CR- culty seeing instruments and written mate- transmittance. Polarized sunglasses are not and UVB protection. 39® plastic lenses and have built-in UV rial inside the cockpit. recommended because of their possible Fortunately, UVC, the most harmful protection. (Note: CR-39® plastic lenses Polarized Lenses. Polarized lenses, ineraction with displays or other materials form of UV radiation, is absorbed by the must have special coatings applied to pro- which can block reflected glare from hori- in the cockpit environment. For an avia- atmosphere’s ozone layer before it reaches tect the eyes from harmful UVA and UVB zontal surfaces such as water or snow, are tor, a pair of sunglasses is an important as- the Earth’s surface. Some scientists believe, radiation.) CR-39® lenses can be tinted not recommended for the aviation environ- set, whether or not refractive correction is however, that depletion of the ozone layer to any desired shade with little color varia- ment. Polarization can interfere with view- required. Therefore, careful consideration may allow more UV to pass through the tion, even for those requiring a great deal ing of instruments that incorporate anti- should be used when selecting an appro- atmosphere, making 100% UV protection of refractive correction, but they do not hold glare filters and can interefere with visibil- priate pair of quality sunglasses for flying. a wise option when selecting eyewear. their tint as well as glass. CR-39® plastic ity through an aircraft windscreen by en- Editors Note: This article was excerpted Lens Materials. The three most com- can be bleached and re-tinted if fading be- hancing striations in laminated materials. from the Fall 2003 issue of the Federal Air mon lens materials in use today are crown comes excessive at some point. Since poly- In addition, polarized lenses can mask the Surgeon’s Medical Bulletin, a publication glass, CR-39® monomer plastic, and poly- carbonate lenses do not accept dye as readily sparkle of lights that reflects off shiny sur- of the FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Insti- carbonate plastic. Glass lenses provide ex- as CR-39® plastic, the interior anti-scratch faces such as another aircraft’s wing or tute in Oklahoma City. Mr. Montgomery cellent optical properties and are more coating absorbs most of the tint. CR-39® windscreen, which can reduce the time a is a vision Research Specialist and Dr. scratch-resistant, but are heavier and less and polycarbonate photochromic lenses, pilot has to react in a “see-and-avoid” traf- Nakagawara is a Research Optometrist impact resistant than plastic lenses. Glass like their glass counterparts, automatically fic situation. there.

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The Oklahoma Aviator, February 2004, Page 9 AIRPORTSPACE- News of OAOA-Member Airports vides basic information on membership and graphical forecasts, analyses, and application of this information for flight benefits, how to become a member, observations of aviation-related weather planning. upcoming OAOA events, Oklahoma variables. ADDS is a joint effort of Other interesting links include airports, and contact information. NCAR Research Applications Program online aviation databases, sites that al- Noteworthy is a list of aviation links (RAP), the National Oceanic and At- low realtime tracking of commercial of interest to airport operators, includ- mospheric Administration (NOAA) flights and IFR general aviation flights, ing links to the American Association Forecast Systems Laboratory (FSL), and aviation weather sites, and various avia- of Airport Executives and to various the National Centers for Environmen- tion organizations. OAOA LAUNCHES WEBSITE, FAA functions associated with the man- tal Prediction (NCEP) Aviation Weather OAOA is seeking input from its SOLICITS SUGGESTIONS FOR agement of airports, Center (AWC). members and others in the aviation com- ADDITIONAL FEATURES Other links are of interest to the ADDS makes access to National munity about additional features to in- On January 20, OAOA launched a aviation public in general. For instance, Weather Service aviation observations clude in the site. Some suggestions have new website, which can be found on the there is a link to the Aviation Digial Data and forecasts easy by integrating this included names and photos of present web at www.okairports.com. In its cur- Service (ADDS), which makes available information in one location, and by pro- and past officers, airport job listings, and rent state of developement, the site pro- to the aviation community text, digital viding visualization tools to assist the additional information about member airports. If you have suggestions for fea- tures, please contact Debra Coughlan - Executive Director, Tulsa International Airport, PO Box 581838, Tulsa, OK, 74158-1838, 918-838-5018, Fax: 918- 838-5405. Or you can email Debra at: [email protected]. MUSKOGEE DAVIS FIELD UP- GRADES RUNWAYS AND PRO- VIDES SITES FOR PRIVATE HAN- GARS Muskogee’s Davis Field has com- pleted a rehabilitation of Runway 4/22 and a similar rehabilitation of Runway 13/31 is planned for next summer. In addition, the airport recently opened up an area for folks wanting to lease space to build private hangars. Currently, space has been provided for 10-12 private hangars. Six leases are al- ready sold, two hangars have been com- pleted, and two more hangars are under construction. Additional room exists on the east side for 10-12 more hangars. Lease rate are $.13/sq.ft./year, tied to the Consumer Price Index. Airport Manager Terry Randall said, “We had to do quite a bit of work to get the new hangar spaces ready to lease, including installing new sewer lines and electrical service, but it looks like they are going to fill up quickly.” FBO Mike Anderson said, “Right now, I’m having to turn down folks look- ing to base larger airplanes here because I don’t have the hangar space. This new lease program will free up some of my hangars for those airplanes.” HANGAR FLOOR PAINTING •Aviation Fluid-Resistant Coatings!

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www.aircraft-specialties.com or 800-826-9252 Aircraft Specialties Services is your complete one stop aircraft parts and pilots supplies headquarters. You can fly-in, drive-in, or order on-line 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Aircraft Specialties Services in located at 2860 North Sheridan road in Tulsa, just across the street from the general aviation runway at Tulsa International Airport. In addition to parts and pilot supplies, Aircraft Specialties Services still offers the finest in aircraft engine machine work, which includes their exclusive Platinum Precision Reconditioning. They can take your proven steel engine parts- crankshaft, camshaft, connecting rods, rocker arms, tappet bodies, counterweights, and starter adapters- and return them in like-new condition. Serving the interests of the owners and operators Aircraft Specialties Services also offers the latest in digital crankshaft balancing and they have recently of all airports in Oklahoma added a full line of aircraft hardware. Their goal is to be your complete one stop aircraft parts supercenter. Stop by, call, or shop on-line today, Aircraft Specialties Services. For information or application contact Debra Coughlan, Executive Director OAOA, P. O. Box 581838, Tulsa, OK 74158 Telephone 918.838.5018 Fax 918.838.5405 DD2R764K 2860 N. Sheridan Road, Tulsa, OK 74115 Phone: 918-836-6872 Fax: 918-836-4419 The Oklahoma Aviator, February 2004, Page 12