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VOLUME 16 ISSUE 05 MAY 2019 A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ADS-B:

Part Two The View from Here 08 30 by Jennifer Dellenbusch Letters 08

Events 10

The High and the Writey 14 by Kevin Garrison

A FLITFIRE FLIES AGAIN Questions & Answers 16 by Steve Ells

The Speed of Flight 20 by Tom Machum

Press Releases 56 36 Advertiser Index 68 Back When: Vintage Piper Advertising and Marketing 70

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The View From Here piper flyer letters Jennifer Dellenbusch FLYING IN FOG The High and the Writey by Kevin Garrison, February 2019

Jen, When I read Kevin Garrison’s witty musings, it is with a smile on my face. His February column, however, reflected a more serious, altruistic side. Kudos to the astute aviator and author for proffering the perfect amalgam for earning an instrument rating. I especially loved the point he made referencing the cost of flight training, cars and braces for The 15th Annual the kids. From the first of the year until the end of August, time just flies by for me. There While I do not retain a lucid memory of are all those pesky tax, compliance and accounting duties to accomplish. More all the Detroit automobiles I have owned, I importantly, fly-ins and aviation events get into full swing. vividly recall each DPE I drew—all the way We started this year off with Copperstate Fly-in and Expo in February, followed up to CFII/MEI. And it all began with my by Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-in and Expo (just renamed Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace instrument ride. Expo) in April. By the time you read this, Kent will be heading up to Alaska for the Without a doubt, if I had not done Great Alaska Aviation Gathering. [instrument training], I would not have Amid all the traveling and exhibiting and aviation shows in the first half of the gained the confidence to pursue ad- year, we are also preparing for our own member event: The Gathering at Waupaca— vanced ratings. which requires a lot of planning and implementation. Hopefully Kevin’s comments will move This year we celebrate The Gathering’s (and Piper Flyer Association’s) 15th year. someone to cease procrastinating and be- With 60 “super-early-bird” attendees already signed up, this event promises to blow gan their instrument training—and in the the doors off previous years. process, open a world of new possibilities! The Gathering, held the weekend before AirVenture in Waupaca, Wisconsin, fea- And, I must add, Kevin was the em- tures good food, Piper-centric information and fun. bodiment of a perfect CFI: fair, firm and Seminar topics already lined up for this year include spark plug care and main- friendly! tenance, getting to TBO, understanding carburetors, technology in the cockpit and more. See our ad on Pages 46–47 for more information. Terry Hocking We are cooking up some special surprises for our 15th anniversary celebration. We Nashwauk, Minnesota hope you can join the Piper Flyer staff and fellow members at this year’s Gathering— you’ll be glad you did.

Blue skies, STALKING THE WILY HERRING by Steve Ells, April 2019

Dear Editor, Last week I saw your magazine in my mechanic’s waiting area. I’m glad I picked it up, because the article about a herring P.S. If you can’t make it to the Gathering at Waupaca, but will be at AirVenture, combine in Alaska in the 1980s took me please stop by the PFA booth #3126 in Hangar C for some special member offers right back. and gifts. I, too, spent a brief time working the herring fisheries (on a boat, not in the air). Thanks to the author for a great story that brought back some long-forgotten memories.

Jay Boxell Yakima, Washington

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The High and the Writey Kevin Garrison

Laser, the Airport Dog

Looking back at the unique relationship between the line crew and an unforgettable ramp dog.

He is most likely only remembered urinary caper embarrassed us. In other Laser was there when Kingswood now by me, as he returned to the dust cases—when the people coming off the Sprott made his ill-fated attempt to set many decades ago, but for a year or two airplane were snotty-nosed full-of-them- the high-altitude record for hot air bal- in the early 1970s, the airport dog who selves jerks—it was totally appropriate loons. The dog did not seem to care that watched over Lakeland’s Drane Field and I appreciated his taste. a person dressed in a silver spacesuit was (now Lakeland Linder International As I look back on Laser and his life at walking across our ramp at 7 a.m., but Airport —Ed.) was the master of the the airport, I wish I had paid more atten- Laser did let out a little bark to direct my ramp, the airplanes and everything else tion to him, although I am sure he had attention away from reading the Lakeland that he surveyed. the same disdain for me back then as I Ledger newspaper as I enjoyed my first You might think that this is going to be did for him. Don’t think of our relation- coffee and cigarette of the day in front of the story of a lovely dog and the airport ship as “boy meets dog;” think of it more our hangar. bum who loved and treasured him beyond as “lineboy and airport dog hang out in The dog met Hubert Humphrey, who belief. You would be wrong. the same very hot hangar watching the was at the time campaigning for presi- Back then, I did not like that dog very world go by, right after airport dog eats dent, and christened Humphrey’s Boeing much. He had the terrible habit of finding lineboy’s lunch.” 727 with a special shower. The former my home-packed bologna sandwich—no Lots of things were happening in the Vice President of the United States was matter where I hid it—and eating my aviation world in Lakeland, Florida, in not pleased, and said some words that I lunch with slobbery gusto around 10 a.m. bet he never said when addressing LBJ. when I wasn’t looking. Our smelly ramp dog gave the same The dog’s name was Laser, although value and attention to these historic visits at the time I could see nothing brilliant, You might think that as he would to a random piece of raccoon light, or to the point about him. He was poo he found next to the hangar. You the FBO owner’s dog and he lived a life this is going to be the could call Laser many things, and I did, of privilege in our hangar at Lakeland but you could never call him a gold digger Flying Service. story of a lovely dog or an attention hound. This dog smelled—and when I say Talking about Laser the airport dog that, I don’t mean that he had a fabu- and the airport bum could also be a heartwarming story lous sense that would lead rescuers to about how a wayward ramp dog taught the well that Timmy had fallen into. I who loved and treasured a young man the value of friendship, mean that this dog had an odor about camaraderie and kindness, but it isn’t. him that would make a skunk swoon. him beyond belief. Laser and I never had a heart-to-heart Oh, and did I mention that the one talk. He was background noise to me, and thing he loved was going out on ramp I was background noise to him. We were and peeing on the nosegear of whatever in each other’s worlds, but we took each bizjet we had just parked? the 1970s and what a world it was that other for granted, like the thousands of His timing was perfect. He would wait Laser saw. He witnessed the very first sunrises and sunsets we all see but imme- until we had the chocks in, the owners of Sun ‘n Fun Fly-in and sniffed the tires diately forget. the fabulous subsonic businesspeople- of the few experimental and other air- He and I were just there. mover would be at the foot of their planes that first gathered on our small We were just there watching the hun- airstairs, about to set foot on the red ramp on the north side of the field. dreds of airplanes of all kinds that came carpet we always rolled out. Laser Laser saw my first solo. He was lying onto and later left our concrete ramp. I would saunter out and before the peo- in the open front of our hangar trying to watched these machines and dreamed ple exiting the plane could say, “What catch a little breeze on that hot afternoon of flying them. Laser most likely did not is that smell?” he would amble over to when a CFI with very low standards know anything about flying—he never the nosegear and lift a leg, showering unleashed me on an unsuspecting looked up when aircraft took off or their expensive tire with his disdain aviation world. There is a picture of me landed—he just saw them as noisy metal for their airplane. getting my shirttail cut off next to the boxes that carried humans and presented He never once peed on a propeller- Cessna 150 I soloed in. What was not opportunities to relieve himself. driven airplane or a turboprop. Always pictured was Laser, off to the side, giv- There was one evening that we shared a jet—and always when the jet’s owner/ ing me a disinterested look that said, that stands out in my mind when I think operator was present. In some cases, his “You soloed? Big deal.” Continued on Page 65...

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Q: Hi Steve, Steve’s reply Ron’s reply I have just procured a 1976 Piper PA-28-181 Archer II. The ground check Hi Ron, Steve! Great news! I removed the stall for the stall warning horn works fine, as I took pictures of the stall vanes on two vane mechanism and gave it a good spray per the POH. However, in flight I cannot different PA-28s. As can be seen in the with contact cleaner. Went for a flight and get the horn to work, regardless of the two photos below, the tab is not bent at the system worked as advertised. angle of attack and airspeed. a 90-degree angle. And both tabs moved I am learning that previous operators I have searched high and low for an upward very easily. may not have tested this system in flight. answer to this issue. Do you have any Since it works when deflected on the It’s a good idea to practice a couple of ideas? ground, that eliminates the possibility of stall maneuvers for currency and to make the switch not making contact, as well as sure the warning system actually works! Ron the possibility of loose wires. Thanks for your direction on this problem. Another option is cleaning your vane by putting it in an ultrasonic parts cleaner Ron A: Hi Ron, for a few minutes. That will usually do Rest assured, every 43-year-old air- a good job of cleaning without causing plane, no matter how well-maintained, any damage. Steve’s reply has a few items that need attention. If that doesn’t solve the problem, you I suggest you remove the plate that the can buy a used, serviceable stall vane Ron, lift detector is screwed onto and see if you from a salvage yard. There must be thou- According to the POH, the stall vane can loosen the screws holding the detec- sands out there since Safe Flight supplied should be adjusted to illuminate the stall tor in position. the lift detectors for Piper singles for warning light or horn between 5 and 10 Once the screws are loosened, I believe years. (See Resources for a list of PFA sup- knots above stall speed. you’ll be able to move the detector in the porters. —Ed.) plate. Reposition the detector and fly. Please let me know if you’re able to fix Happy stalling, If this is mounted in the way I think it this problem. Steve is, you’ll be able to reposition the detector so the “impending stall” light or horn will come on approximately 5 knots before the actual stall.

Let me know what you find, Steve

Ron’s response

I have done as you have suggested and have flown the aircraft with the angle of attack tab adjusted from one limit of adjustment to the other limit. I have only been able to get a little beep out of the stall warning system at extreme pitch angles in a deep stall. Would you happen to know if a person can bend or change the angle on the tab itself? I suspect that the tab may have Although the stall vanes on these two PA-28s differ, been bent in some previous life. neither tab is bent at a 90-degree angle.

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PIPER FLYER >> 22 << MAY 2019 these systems, on their own, they exhibit done in a fashion similar to the good old 767 have a page of data which shows all drift over time. In aircraft with moving King KNS-80; a system that you may of the sources in use at that time. This map displays, this phenomena is described recall if you’ve been at this awhile. The includes—along with the IRS—VORs, as “map shift.” Depending on the specific KNS-80 could basically “move” a VOR to DMEs and even NDBs in range of the air- equipment, this could range up to 7 miles a remote position. This would create a fix craft. Newer FMCs utilize other sources, of drift per hour. In a typical trans-Atlantic to navigate toward with the OBS, by shift- but we’re getting ahead of ourselves. crossing, the overwater segment (out of ing the VOR to a specified location. This Let’s get back to overwater naviga- range of ground-based navigation aids) also often worked in conjunction with tion. Without going into too much detail can take several hours, therefore making DME, to improve the confidence of the (too late for that, ha!), on the twice-daily the potential drift significant. navigation solution. publishing of the North Atlantic Tracks Modern flight management computers Modern FMCs can use multiple sources (NAT), the standard, minimum separation (FMCs) use something that you may be to refine their position. For example, the for the tracks is set at 1 degree of latitude familiar with, “area navigation,” to help FMCs I’m familiar with in the Boeing or 60 nm separation to account for navi- mitigate the effects of map shift. This is 737 Next Generation and the Boeing gational system inaccuracies. However, in the past few years, due to traffic requirements, there are three optimum tracks that are spaced half a degree apart in latitude, or 30 nm separation between tracks. Future plans indicate that there will be more of these closely-based tracks. How is this possible? Three letters: PBN.

Illustration: Scott Kinney Performance based navigation (PBN) With recent advances in technology, spe- cifically GPS, aircraft have never been more certain of their position in flight. With GPS’s increased precision, airspace can be used more efficiently, reducing fuel consumption, lowering carbon emissions and saving money and time. GPS is added to the list of sources FMCs reference and their addition virtually eliminates map shift for long-range operations (away from ground-based navaids). It is possible to identify a two-dimensional position (latitude/longitude) on With the added benefit of WAAS-capable the Earth’s surface when receiving accurate signals from three GPS satellites. GPS, safety is also improved on approach procedures with the introduction of LPV approaches (Localizer Performance with Vertical guidance). PBN is part of the FAA’s NextGen and Nav Canada’s “best equipped = best served” initiatives. GPS is, of course, amazing. And it uses time. At any given moment, at least four of the roughly 30 GPS satellites that are Illustration: Scott Kinney in orbit around the earth should be visible from any spot on Earth’s surface. Each satellite orbits the earth twice a day. It transmits its current position and precise time from its onboard atomic clock. The signal travels at the speed of light to your receiver, which notes the exact time of arrival of the signal. The receiver can calculate the distance from the satellite. This process is repeated until the data from three (2D) or four (3D) satellites is calculated and using a geometric process called “trilateration,” the position of the receiver is determined. According to my Addition of a fourth GPS satellite signal allows for three-dimensional posi- handheld GPS, the precision of this calcu- tion (latitude/longitude/altitude) identification. The addition of altitude lation can be within 10 to 15 feet! information allows a WAAS GPS to be used as a basis for vertical navigation. Continued on Page 67...

PIPER FLYER >> 23 << MAY 2019 Engine Overhaul Fundamentals, Part Five: DETAILS UNDER THE COWLING

Last month, DENNIS WOLTER hard-mounted engine mount. It’s impor- Don’t forget to pay attention to the con- tant to inspect the brackets as well as the dition of the rubber bumper itself. These described general cleanup and rubber pads. important points of contact harden with cowlings. This time around, he If a crack is found in a welded-together age and are exposed to a lot of abrasion. bracket, a professional welder should be dives into the nuts and bolts sourced to facilitate a proper repair. If Replacing old hardware (as well as bumpers, brackets, the mounting bracket is riveted together, No thorough firewall-forward upgrade have your maintenance technician install would be complete without replacing all clamps and baffles) under the a proper repair. Due the old rusty hardware cowling, and how to make sure to the pounding these and clamps. bumper brackets are When in doubt as to which Two types of hard- they’re as good as new. exposed to, high- ware are used to hold strength riveting pro- hardware should be used, components together cesses are required. in your engine bay. we move on in our journey of While on the subject ask your A&P mechanic. The first is structural preparing your airplane for the of brackets, be sure to aircraft-grade hard- AS installation of a newly-overhauled inspect other brackets ware. The material, engine, it’s time to discuss the next item such as muffler, alternator, carburetor air manufacturing process, precise dimen- on the engine bay renovation list—repairs, box and control cable support brackets. sioning, design and inspection of this details and hardware under the cowling. These important components should also hardware is closely monitored and certi- Many cowlings employ the use of rub- be repaired by a licensed technician if fied by the manufacturer. ber bumpers and mounting brackets that necessary. I found three cracked brackets Components such as engine mount are designed to prevent metal-to-metal on my own airplane when I installed a bolts, control cables, control linkage and contact between the cowling and the 180 hp engine. critical mounting brackets are secured

PIPER FLYER >> 24 << MAY 2019 with this special hardware. The use of any other type of hardware to secure critical components does not conform to the orig- inal Type Certificate of the aircraft. Before replacing these often-rusted or corroded parts, check with your A&P mechanic to determine if they should be the person to replace this hardware. The second type of hardware used in Mounting bracket repair, this area is non-structural hardware. secured with bucked These fasteners are used to secure com- aircraft rivets. ponents that do not perform critical func- tions or are not exposed to high loads during flight. The screws or bolts that secure the baffles to the engine are a good example of non-structural fasteners. I like to substitute stainless steel fasten- ers for these less-critical applications. I have found that marinas and hardware stores can be a great source for corrosion- Silicone rubber bumper pad, resistant stainless steel hardware. When secured with non-structural in doubt as to which hardware should be Marson pop rivets. used, ask your A&P mechanic.

Clamp use…and misuse Moving on to the topic of clamps, proper use of the correct clamps to secure hoses, wires and ducting is one of the most fre- quent incorrectly-executed items I find when I look in a customer’s engine bay. Unquestionably, the most common mis- use of clamping devices is the use of tie Non-structural stainless wraps where a proper metal clamp should steel bolt, securing a baffle be used. (Tie wraps are also known as zip to a cylinder head. ties or cable ties. —Ed.) Tie wraps become brittle as they age and often break. Worse still, these clamps are made of high tensile strength plastic, that when exposed to vibration, can erode the soft aluminum that instrument, fuel and oil lines are made of. Tie wraps can also erode rubber hoses—ouch! One of my customers experienced an inadvertent in-flight test of the flame- retardant upholstery fabric we installed in his light twin. A loose tie wrap had finally eaten through a vibrating fuel pressure gauge line behind the instrument panel, resulting in an in-flight cabin fire. Bad stuff can happen in subtle ways. Non-structural stainless The proper way to prevent abrasion steel machine screws, holding between two hoses is to use aircraft-grade, two baffle sections together. rubber-lined Adel clamps secured with proper aircraft-grade hardware. Never secure a flexible duct hose to a flange with a tie wrap. For this job, I’m a big believer in using good-quality American-made screw clamps. Another clamping issue is that Piper used steel ratchet clamps on ducting. With time and rust, these clamps become Incorrect use of plastic tie unreliable. Send those bad boys to the wraps, intended to prevent landfill! Always check with your A&P for two hoses from rubbing guidance when substituting clamps. against one another.

PIPER FLYER >> 25 << MAY 2019 There is one final hose-clamping issue for those of you who fly turbocharged airplanes. The complex induction system that feeds pressurized induction air into the engine is held together with high-tech rubber couplings secured with screw- The correct use of two type clamps. Only OEM clamps are to be rubber-shielded Adel clamps, used for these critical connections. Any secured with 10-32 stainless looseness in these clamps can result in a steel machine screw and a coupling hose separating from an induc- self-locking nut. tion tube. Substantial reduction in engine performance can follow. To help prevent this problem, I use a black permanent marker and put a mark at the edge of every coupling hose. If any slipping occurs, it can be easily detected A less-reliable spring during preflight inspection by observing clamp (left) and a ratchet the presence of a gap between the black clamp (right). index mark on the induction tube and the end of the rubber coupling. Simple!

Don’t be baffled by your baffles Now, it’s on to the biggie in the engine bay refurb process: baffles. Engine baffles and seals must be in good shape in order to direct all-important cooling air around and through the cylinder barrel, head fins and oil cooler to thoroughly cool these critical components. Over time, engine baffles take a beating A black line drawn with from exposure to vibration, heat, mainte- a marker helps identify nance events and, you guessed it, corrosion. a loose turbo system If you have an older, high-time airplane, it coupling hose. might be time to invest in an aftermarket FAA-approved baffle kit. Check the inter- net to source these well-made kits (or look below in Resources. —Ed.). Cracks as well as broken mounting holes and tabs are the most often-needed repairs when preparing reusable baffles for reinstallation. Let’s start with cracks. Begin with drilling a 1/8-inch diameter stop hole at the end of the crack, then fabricate an overlay scarf patch made of 2024-T3 aircraft aluminum of the same thickness as the existing baffle. A rivet puller and 1/8-inch Since engine baffles are not considered non-structural Marson to be a structural component, an overlay rivets, used to repair baffles. scarf patch can be secured with common hardware store 1/8-inch pop rivets. Locate the mounting holes at least twice the rivet shank’s diameter from the edge of the repair material. For example, 1/8-inch rivets should be set back 1/4 inch from the edge of the repair material and the center of the rivet. The rivets should be spaced approxi- mately 5/8 inch to 3/4 inch apart, mea- sured from the center of the rivets. These rivets are available in different lengths and for most baffles, rivets with an A cracked corner, unpulled shank length of 5/16 inch are repaired with rivets and correct. We use AB4-2A rivets sold under a doubler scarf patch. the brand name of Marson.

PIPER FLYER >> 26 << MAY 2019 Once the rivets are installed with a rivet This orange material is available from mount the baffle seals is to use stainless puller tool, I like to set them a little tighter Aircraft Spruce. I think it’s well worth the steel 6-32 screws, self-locking nuts and a by backing the formed head of the rivet investment to buy orange silicone rub- 3/4-inch wide doubler strip made from with one hammer and carefully striking the ber material. (For a list of PFA support- 0.040-inch aircraft aluminum. The pic- factory head of the rivet with a second ham- ers that offer baffle kits and supplies, see ture on Page 28 (center) shows it all. It mer. This process will spread the formed Resources. —Ed.) looks great, works well and makes future head of the rivet a little more, increasing Using the original baffle seals as a pat- replacement of a worn baffle seal easier. the strength of the rivet. It also looks better. tern, lay out and cut the new material One final baffle seal issue is how to bet- Practice this on some scrap metal first. with a pair of sharp industrial scissors. ter connect the seals at standing corners. Replace a missing baffle mounting tab As originally installed, these corners were by fabricating a new tab from aircraft alu- left to fend for themselves. Often, when the minum and riveting it in place, using the If you have an older, top cowling was installed, the baffle mate- previously outlined riveting process. high-time airplane, it rial would flop away from the incoming No baffle renovation process would be side of the flowing air, resulting in a poor complete without painting the repaired might be time to invest seal between the baffle and the cowl. baffles. Start by thoroughly cleaning the The fix is to leave a little extra mate- aluminum baffles with lacquer thinner or in an aftermarket rial in these corner areas when cutting mineral spirits and red Scotch-Brite pads. the new material. Then, fold the corner Then, apply a coat of self-etching, alu- FAA-approved baffle kit. seal inward on itself and secure it with minum-compatible primer. We like SEM a nylon Christmas tree-type mounting Self-Etching Primer No. 39693. Lightly fastener manufactured by Auveco, Part scuff the dried primer with a gray fine-grit Don’t pass up the opportunity to modify No. 14021, pressed into a No. 10 stainless Scotch-Brite pad, and apply a finish coat the design of the original seals if it will steel countersunk aircraft fairing washer of lacquer or enamel base spray paint. improve the quality of the seal between available from Aircraft Spruce, Part No. The final step in baffle renovation is the baffles and the cowling or engine. 04-00398. It holds well, looks good, is to replace the often ratty-looking and Your A&P should be consulted as to any easy to remove, and the head of the nylon poor-sealing soft baffle seals. These seals changes you may want to make. fastener won’t damage the painted sur- were originally fabricated from cloth- Piper secured the flexible seal mate- face of the cowl if it rubs against it. I love impregnated black rubber or a more rial using either staples or rivets. An easy found-object engineering. Necessity is the durable orange silicone rubber material. and more secure method to install and mother of invention.

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PIPER FLYER >> 28 << MAY 2019 Enough writing for now. It’s time to get out in the hangar and work on an anxious Parts customer’s interior. avionics In the next article, we’ll wrap up the EnginEs firewall-forward topic by discussing how to deal with the electrical system, ducting ProPs and a few minor details that add up to a #1 for Aircraft Parts Support like-new renovated engine bay. Since 1984 Until then, fly safe! Same-Day Worldwide OverOver 55 MilliMilliOOnn Shipping Industrial designer and aviation enthu- We Price Match! iin-Stn-StOOckck PartPartSS!! siast Dennis Wolter is well-known for Search our Parts giving countless seminars and contrib- for Free 24/7 uting his expertise about all phases of DoDSon.coM cAll uS toDAy At 785-878-8000 aircraft renovation in various publica- tions. Wolter founded Air Mod in 1973 in order to offer private aircraft owners the same professional, high-quality work then only offered to corporate jet operators. Send questions or comments to editor@ piperflyer.org.

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PIPER FLYER >> 29 << MAY 2019 A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ADS-B -Part Two

ADS-B Out devices come in year is not yet half done Regardless of today’s status, come 12:01 THE and the word on Automatic a.m. Jan. 1, 2020, an aircraft will fit into many flavors. DAVE HIGDON Dependent Surveillance- one of four categories: gives an update on ADS-B Broadcast (ADS-B) compliance looks pos- • Equipped and flying as usual Out compliance and outlines itive. Now, no one expects the U.S. fleet to • Equipment upgrade scheduled, reach 100 percent compliance by Jan. 1, with the plane parked awaiting the his favorite low-cost 978 UAT 2020, but by all appearances, the majority installation date ADS-B options. of General Aviation aircraft will be legal • Not equipped, planning to fly only in to fly in ADS-B rule airspace come New airspace where ADS-B is not required Year’s morning. • Not equipped, not flying and either Among the reasons for this confi- retired or for sale dence: the emergence of ADS-B solu- For airframes in the last group, expect tions which can be installed quickly some time in the virtual used-airplane and easily. These are usually Universal bargain basement before a buyer emerges. Access Transceiver (UAT) devices; the Buyers will be attracted by a low price lowest-cost route to compliance. and an ADS-B compliance option which, Thanks to the growth in low-cost when combined with the purchase price, options, piston installations today are constitutes a bargain which will justify the running at a rate of just over 1,000 sys- hassle of getting the plane back in the air. tems a month. For business-class turbine The residual value of aircraft in the aircraft, about half that number are being first two groups is preserved by ADS-B upgraded every month. upgrades. Those owners can expect According to an inventory under- market forces to work normally for taken in February by the flight-tracking their aircraft. website FlightAware, the percentage of But the last group of planes, often ones active business aircraft flying with ADS-B with already-low hull values, constitute an (which typically use the more-expensive opportunity for many would-be owners to and complicated 1090 MHz option) grew buy in cheap, invest a little and fly on. from 46 percent in February 2018 to 68 One of two FAA-approved ADS-B sys- percent last month. tems holds the potential to help this value

PIPER FLYER >> 30 << MAY 2019 equation become reality for many an solution; one that satisfies the ADS-B smartphone or both. Wireless connec- owner and prospective owner: 978 UAT— Out mandate, while also delivering the tion types vary, with some employing the subject of this month’s installment. benefits of ADS-B In, an option not Bluetooth while others use Wi-Fi. Some mandated by the FAA. devices offer both. 1090 ES versus 978 UAT The best-equipped UAT products Looking for the simplest route to com- Next time, we’ll delve into the array integrate the following electronics into pliance? At less than $2,000, two 978 of options for using the international the box: UAT ADS-B Out-only solutions stand standard, the Mode S, 1090 MHz tran- • A WAAS GPS receiver compliant with among the lowest-cost options available sponder with Extended Squitter (1090 Technical Standard Order TSO-C154c to satisfy the FAA ADS-B out mandate. ES). Airspace rules in the U.S. require • A transmitter to broadcast ADS-B Out If you opt for a simple Out-only the 1090 ES solution for flight in Class rule-required data on 978 MHz device, you don’t have to give up on In. A airspace—airspace above 18,000 feet • A receiver that receives other aircraft’s Standalone ADS-B In options exist to msl. The 1090 ES transponders satisfy ADS-B Out squawks on 978 MHz let pilots benefit from the services inde- the ADS-B requirement at all altitudes. • Electronics to output weather graph- pendently of whether the aircraft already Additionally, the international standard ics received from the FAA’s Flight sports an ADS-B Out system. is 1090 ES. Information Service-Broadcast (FIS- But within the U.S., the FAA took heed B). FIS-B data is received via ADS-B UAT options abound of two concerns about relying solely on In services broadcast from the 700- Here are a few 978 UAT options which the Mode S 1090ES option. plus ADS-B ground stations covering have caught my eye. One issue arose from the General the continent Aviation community: concerns that • Electronics to receive and display BendixKing KGX 150 and KGX 130 the higher costs of the 1090 ES option other traffic using the FAA’s Traffic These two solutions are identical, save could nudge too many operators to park Information Service-Broadcast (TIS- for the KGX 130’s lack of a WAAS GPS their aircraft permanently. The cost of a engine. BendixKing’s 978 MHz options 1090ES option might represent too high a blend the benefits of an ADS-B Out solu- percentage of their low hull values. tion with the value-added products avail- The other concern: with the world’s … by all appear- able in a dual-band ADS-B In receiver. largest fleet of aircraft—GA, commercial The BendixKing 978 UATs receive ADS-B and military—the FAA worried about fre- ances, the majority Out traffic squawks on both 1090 MHz quency congestion on 1090 MHz. of General Aviation and 978 MHz. So, the FAA developed a second fre- The KGX 130 is designed for aircraft quency for ADS-B Out—978 MHz—and aircraft will be legal already equipped with a compliant WAAS equipped the network of 700-plus ADS-B to fly in ADS-B rule GPS receiver to serve as the data source. Ground-Based Transceivers (GBT) to The BendixKing UATs pair with receive and rebroadcast both frequencies. airspace come New your existing Mode C transponder. The Solutions using 978 MHz comply with Year’s morning. BendixKing units use a separate control the regulations for airspace access up to head where you’ll enter your squawk code. 18,000 feet msl. The KGX ADS-B products can be wired To encourage product development and to an installed cockpit display or connect adoption of the UAT options, the FAA wirelessly to a portable display such as a adorned 978 UAT with some carrots, B) information from ground stations tablet computer or smartphone. Starting under the heading of ADS-B In. See or directly from other ADS-B Out par- price is $2,298 for the KGX 130 hardware “ADS-B In Advantages” on Page 32 for ticipating aircraft before installation. (All prices in this arti- more details. • Some UAT products also feature an cle are the manufacturer’s suggested retail In short, ADS-B In provides access to ADS-B In receiver for 1090 ES, to price. Street prices may be significantly a variety of free services for viewing on a directly receive traffic data from other lower. —Ed.) cockpit display. aircraft using the 1090 ES option As mentioned above, the UAT options Not all UAT products incorporate all Garmin GDL 84 UAT are available at prices significantly below these features, but many do. with dual-band ADS-B In the 1090ES systems. Some UAT options may lack the The GDL 84 offers an all-inclusive solu- This month, we examine the 978 UAT WAAS GPS engine for position data and tion for the many GA pilots in the U.S. budget option; its applications, limita- instead use the output of a separate TSO- who operate below Class A airspace. This tions and benefits of the UAT. compliant WAAS GPS receiver. Some ADS-B Out/In solution is a standalone may lack the ability to receive ADS-B In option that delivers the full spectrum of UAT basics weather or direct traffic from other par- services, including ADS-B In on both 978 Avionics manufacturers currently offer ticipating aircraft or the ground-station MHz and 1090 MHz. a wide array of ADS-B solutions, employ- network. They may opt for a different “In” The GDL 84 installs between your ing all or part of the elements of a UAT. solution to gain those services. existing transponder and transponder Many UAT options include the ability Display options from UATs vary. Some antenna. It detects your squawk code with to receive ADS-B In. Additionally, many can connect directly to a panel-mounted no need for a separate control head. Set UAT products enjoy compatibility with display, such as a multifunction dis- the code in your Mode C transponder and existing Mode C transponders. play (MFD). Others provide the option you’re done. First, let’s look at the capabilities to transmit ADS-B In data wirelessly Packaged with Garmin’s Flight Stream of a full-feature or full-function UAT to portable devices, such as a tablet, 110 wireless-connection module, the GDL

PIPER FLYER >> 31 << MAY 2019 84 provides a dual-link solution which does not have a built-in WAAS GPS or control are greatly simplified. Enter the meets U.S. ADS-B Out requirements and: Wi-Fi connectivity. four-digit transponder squawk code into • Displays subscription-free ADS-B the transponder, and you’re done. weather and datalink traffic on your Sandia Aerospace STX 360 Sandia’s solution has a moving map, so iPad or other compatible products Approved in 2016, Sandia’s STX 360 you’ll get an indication of where traffic is • Employs an integral SBAS/WAAS satisfies the ADS-B Out mandate with a in relation to your aircraft. You can also GPS receiver link to portable devices via Wi-Fi. • Supports patent-pending For owners with constrained panel TargetTrend traffic space and/or a glass cockpit, Sandia also • The Flight Stream™ 110 device provides …with the world’s offers the STX 360R for remote mount- wireless connectivity with tablets/ largest fleet of air- ing and control through the aircraft’s mobile devices via Garmin Connext EFIS system. Garmin’s GDL 84 dual-link reception craft…the FAA wor- Traffic and weather from either model capability enables it to receive air-to-air ried about frequen- can be displayed on a remote display via position reports directly from other air- the STX 360’s Wi-Fi connection. The STX craft, both on 1090 MHz and 978 MHz. cy congestion on 360 hardware retails for $3,200, while With this coverage, you can always see 1090 MHz. the STX 360R costs $2,800. those ADS-B broadcasting aircraft in your vicinity, regardless of which datalink Garmin GDL 82: frequency they’re using—even when an Garmin’s bargain solution ADS-B ground station is silent. solution blending a Mode C transponder A cost-leader option comes from Hardware prices start at $3,995 before with a 978 MHz ADS-B Out transmitter. Garmin in the form of the GDL 82. installation. The STX 360 has an integral diplexer so Unveiled at EAA AirVenture 2017, the Editor’s note: Garmin also offers the that the 360 can use a single antenna to GDL 82 comes in a small, lightweight GDL 88. The main difference is that the transmit both the Mode C transponder package with an integral WAAS GPS GDL 88 offers a hard-wired connection to and ADS-B Out squawks. receiver to provide position data. Garmin’s Garmin flight displays and GPS naviga- The STX 360 even includes 978 MHz engineers worked to make installation as tors so traffic and weather can be shown ADS-B In. With everything integrated simple as possible. on panel-mounted displays. The GDL 88 into one box, installation, wiring and Like many UATs, the GDL 82 installs

ADS-B In Advantages

FIS-B, the FAA’s Flight Information Service, and TIS-B, more costly than most standalone ADS-B In products. the FAA’s Traffic Information Service, are just two of the After paying for the hardware and installation, the user products the FAA provides for users of ADS-B In receivers. remains obligated to pay for a weather subscription to They’ve proven to be immensely popular with pilots—even receive that commercial satellite weather. FIS-B weather is pilots not yet equipped with ADS-B Out. free and will remain that way for the foreseeable future. Little wonder, that popularity. ADS-B In receiver prices Aside from direct comparisons to TCAS—the Traffic start at about $200 for units that transmit their images to Collision Avoidance System—users of TIS-B traffic services tablets and smartphones. A myriad of ADS-B In options find it almost as fast and responsive as most on-board col- exist, including plans to assemble your own receiver from lision avoidance systems (CAS). commercially-available components. If there’s a limitation that holds back praise for TIS-B, it’s As noted in the main article, the FAA developed and its range limitations in some systems. And of course, the offered ADS-B In as the carrot to attract converts to ADS-B price of TIS-B is a plus: it’s free. Approved traffic-avoidance Out—actually, a bunch of carrots full enough to satisfy the avionics cost thousands of dollars, plus installation. root-munching appetites of Bugs Bunny. Depending on the ADS-B In traffic system employed, While most of the ADS-B In products mirror or duplicate pilots can opt for a system capable of providing aural and what commercial services and other avionics offer, the ser- visual alerts and position indication for conflicting traffic. vices FAA provides enjoy several advantages. That’s a great aid to pilots trying to spot the threat. It’s arguable that commercial satellite weather services offer some advantages over the FAA’s FIS-B weather products. For more on this topic, see “ADS-B vs. Sirius XM” by The big difference in favor of the FAA’s product is cost. Michael Leighton in the April 2018 issue. This article and Satellite weather receivers don’t cost too much, but are still others about ADS-B are available at PiperFlyer.org. —Ed.

PIPER FLYER >> 32 << MAY 2019 between the transponder antenna and the transponder. Unplug the antenna lead coming from the transponder, plug it into the GDL 82, then plug a coaxial-cable jumper of the same gauge between the GDL 82 and the transponder antenna. Mount the antenna for the GPS receiv- er, connect to power and perform the setup process. That’s it. Since ADS-B data broadcasts through the transponder, the GDL 82 needs no separate UAT antenna. The package needs no separate control head. The GDL 82 detects the Mode C code coming from the transponder and broadcasts it as the aircraft identifier. ADS-B In is not part of the GDL 82 package. The FAA approved the GDL 82 in late December 2017. With its list price of

ADS-B In provides access to a variety of free services for viewing on a cockpit high quality, custom display. aviation interiors

$1,795, including a WAAS GPS antenna and installation kit, the GDL 82 is one of the lowest-cost paths to ADS-B compliance. uAvionix skyBeacon Here’s the other ADS-B Out low-cost leader I like—and another one designed with simplicity in mind: the skyBeacon from uAvionix. The skyBeacon mounts on the left wingtip, in place of the original naviga- tion/position light and strobe. Not only does the skyBeacon serve as the naviga- tion/position light and strobe, it also houses a TSO’d WAAS GPS receiver and a 978 MHz ADS-B Out transmitter. Its “Power Transcoder” electronics sniff out and use the squawk produced by the air- craft’s Mode C transponder, and retrans- mits the squawk along with the data CONTACT US FOR A FREE package from the WAAS GPS. Unlike some solutions, the sky- CONSULTATION WITH OUR Beacon works with both Mode C and PROFESSIONAL DESIGNER Mode S transponders. The simple installation requires connecting three existing wires and installing three screws to mount. Then, it’s a matter of WWW.SCS-INTERIORS.COM programming the unit. 218-728-1614 Some shops report being able to com- [email protected] plete installation, wiring, programming and testing in under two hours. The

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Contact us and we will hold your magazines until you’re ready for them. Email [email protected] Phone 626-844-0125 skyBeacon is available now and costs up to the January deadline. The ADS-B RESOURCES >>>>> $1,849. (uAvionix claims a 10-minute solution market is dynamic, and it’s pos- UAT PRODUCTS installation time. Piper Flyer staff has sible that new 978 UAT products will – PFA SUPPORTERS observed a skyBeacon installation and be announced (or prices cut on existing Garmin GDL 82 although it wasn’t quite 10 minutes, the products). (Check the manufacturers’ installation took less than an hour from websites and the Press Releases section buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/540911 start to finish. —Ed.) of Piper Flyer for announcements. Don’t hesitate to email or call us if you have any Garmin GDL 84 uAvionix tailBeacon questions. —Ed.) buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/511180 The same company offers the tailBea- con as another low-cost, easily-installed The 978 UATs I’ve covered here offer ADDITIONAL UAT SOLUTIONS ADS-B Out solution. The difference is low-cost routes to compliance, but they’re spelled out clearly in the product’s name. not for everyone (especially operators BendixKing KGX 150/130 The tailBeacon replaces the tail position who fly internationally or domestically bendixking.com/en/products/ light common on GA aircraft. It uses the at altitudes above 18,000 feet msl). Next productitems/kgx-150-130 existing wires and mounting screws, and time, we’ll talk about my favorite 1090 ES has an integral WAAS GPS as the data ADS-B options. Sandia Aerospace STX 360 source. The tailBeacon also works as the sandia.aero/product/stx-360-sentinel white position light and stroboscopic anti- collision light. Dave Higdon is an award-winning avia- Sandia Aerospace STX 360R Already available to the experimental tion journalist based in Wichita, Kansas. sandia.aero/product/stx-360r market, FAA approval of the tailBeacon In his nearly 40-year career, his work has is pending. Approval was expected in Q1 taken him from covering sport aviation uAvionix skyBeacon 2019; uAvionix says it will be approved to the airlines to business aviation. He’s uavionix.com/products/skybeacon very soon. The preorder price is $1,999. an instrument-rated private pilot and an Keep your eye out at AirVenture 2019, aviation photographer, as well. Send ques- uAvionix tailBeacon and over the next few months leading tions or comments to [email protected]. uavionix.com/products/tailbeacon

PIPER FLYER >> 35 << MAY 2019 A Flitfire Flies Again

A 1941 J-3 Cub Special, owned by Connecticut pilot Rod McKenzie, has been restored to honor heroic British aviators of World War II. By Dennis K. Johnson

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PIPER FLYER >> 37 << MAY 2019 McKenzie, a corporate returned to the skies above England, al- ROD pilot living in Danbury, though bombing raids continued at night. Connecticut, was minding It was of these fighter pilots that his own business one night when the tele- Churchill would say, “Never in the field of phone rang. On the line was “some British human conflict was so much owed by so guy,” according to McKenzie, “asking me many to so few.” The victory came with a about my Flitfire.” high toll for the RAF, with almost 1,500 “Huh? What’s a Flitfire?” pilots and aircrew killed. That’s when McKenzie learned that The families of these brave airmen he didn’t own just any one of the nearly were aided by the RAF Benevolent Fund 20,000 Piper Cubs built between 1938 (RAFBF), a charitable organization estab- and 1947, but a small piece of aviation lished after World War I. history and a symbol of friendship be- In 1941, support for the Benevolent tween America and Great Britain during Fund’s efforts came from across the World War II. Atlantic in the person of William T. Piper, McKenzie had found the then-51-year- president of the Piper Aircraft Corp., old J-3 C-65 Cub Special, NC37916, on based in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Mr. a ranch in Montana in 1992. He flew it Piper wanted to aid the RAFBF’s chari- home to Connecticut, and after provid- table work by donating a Piper J-3 Cub as ing years of fun low-and-slow flying while a prize in a fundraising effort. enduring the harsh Northeast weather on Mr. Piper asked each dealership across the airport field, McKenzie’s trusty Cub the United States to make a matching finally encountered a hailstorm in 2002 donation of one Cub, which would repre- that caused the insurance company to sent their state. A total of 49 Cubs were write it off. donated, one for each of the 48 states, plus “The Cub had been painted with Piper’s original airplane. These were given enamel, which is very strong, but not so flexible,” McKenzie explained. “When the

hail struck, it caused circular cracks in …McKenzie learned that he didn’t Photo: Rod McKenzie the paint, often called ‘ringworm,’ which would then allow light to get at the fabric own just any one of the nearly below and degrade it.” 20,000 Piper Cubs built between Top to Bottom, Left to Right: “So, my mechanic wouldn’t sign it off as airworthy.” The little yellow plane was 1938 and 1947, but a small piece The freshly-restored New Jersey grounded. Flitfire, NC37916, at Sky Acres McKenzie stripped off the beaten fabric, of aviation history… Airport, New York. removed the wings and piled the parts into his garage. It was time to bring the The Flitfire’s wings were restored historic plane back to life with a full and the name Flitfire, an allusion to the fa- using new wooden wing spars and accurate restoration. mous British fighter plane, the Spitfire. one-piece Dakota ribs. The aircraft were manufactured at A short history lesson Piper’s Lock Haven factory between April William T. Piper (center) presents The summer and autumn of 1940 was a 10 and April 22, 1941. The first Flitfire, the Flitfires to Thomas Beck, dark time for the people of Great Britain. Mr. Piper’s, was powered by a 65 hp president of the RAFBF (right), Hitler’s Luftwaffe mounted a massive air Franklin engine and registered NC1776. with New York City mayor Fiorello campaign designed to destroy the Royal The remaining Cubs were powered by H. La Guardia (left), at New York Air Force (RAF) in advance of an invasion. Continental, Lycoming or Franklin en- Municipal Airport, April 29, 1941, as First, the Luftwaffe targeted major gines. All were painted in a silver, military- fashion models christen the aircraft. shipping cities, such as Portsmouth, fol- style scheme with RAF insignias and the lowed by RAF airfields, aircraft and muni- words “Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund” tions factories and finally, London. The on the side. Germans called it the “Luftschlacht um The airplanes soon became known as England,” while the British called it The the Flitfire Brigade. Some factory data1 Battle of Britain. indicates that a total of 51 Cubs were built The Royal Air Force was the only de- and painted silver. It seems likely that Mr. fense for the beleaguered British. They Piper had a couple backups ready to go if sent up their limited fighters against any of the 49 developed problems or were overwhelming numbers of German fighter otherwise rendered unairworthy. and bomber aircraft. RAF pilots flew nu- merous missions each day from July to Coming back to life October and suffered almost disastrous In 2009, the restoration of McKenzie’s casualties. Flitfire began by sending the fuselage to But after months of steadfast resistance, Clyde Smith, an acknowledged expert Hitler finally relented and a wary peace on Piper Cubs, who restores the vintage

PIPER FLYER >> 38 << MAY 2019

PIPER FLYER >> 39 << MAY 2019 Black leather tufted seats and four-point seat belts Steel tubing above the cockpit on the modern provide comfort and safety in the Flitfire cockpit. Univair fuselage was modified to replicate the 1941 Flitfire’s original shape.

aircraft in his shop at the William T. for a Flitfire. The Univair product is At this time, the metal parts of the Piper Memorial Airport (KLHV) in Lock based on the 1946 Cub, which has a dif- cockpit that would be exposed when the Haven, Pennsylvania. ferent cockpit overhead and skylight airplane was finished were painted using That’s the same airfield where Cubs than a 1941 Cub. Smith cut and welded Randolph Ranthane aircraft coating. were originally built, and NC37916 hadn’t new tubing above the cockpit to repli- returned there since it flew away in 1941. cate the Flitfire’s shape. Bringing it home Inspection of the metal tube fuselage “It looked like a homemade gas tank During the winter of 2014–2015, the revealed a lot of hard knocks in this Cub’s had been installed at some point,” said fabric-covered fuselage and control sur- life. “Although many of the repairs were McKenzie. A new gas tank was fitted in faces were shipped from Smith’s Lock crude, obviously not done by a careful me- Haven shop to Bob Hunt, a fabric airplane chanic, I’m sure it was safe because some …nowhere on the exterior is any specialist in Hackettstown, New Jersey, for of those welds were so heavy. It may have completion and assembly. actually been parts of two different air- Piper logo or name. Mr. Piper could Hunt, who has restored about 24 fabric planes,” said McKenzie. planes, said, “This [airplane] was one of “Also, Clyde discovered that the fuse- have used this as an opportunity most interesting, historically, that I’ve ever lage was bent from at least one accident,” worked on. Replicating the original paint he added. to send 49 flying billboards around scheme was especially challenging.” “It could have been repaired, but it was the country, but he didn’t. Hunt got the Flitfire back on its land- more economical to just buy a new fuse- ing gear, with new tires and modern disc lage from Univair [J-3 Frame Assembly, brakes made by Grove. He cleaned, in- Part No. R24096-000], so I had one place and a new stainless steel firewall spected, repaired and installed hundreds shipped to Clyde.” was installed. of parts for the controls, instruments, seat- McKenzie explained, “I could pay to Instead of the original cotton fabric, ing and engine mounting. have Clyde fix the old fuselage or pay for Smith covered the fuselage with a syn- “The wooden wing spars were inspected a new one; it would have cost about the thetic fabric envelope, Poly-Fiber, made by for signs of rot or fatigue and found to be same. Time was the deciding factor. With Consolidated Aircraft Coatings. in good shape—except that they’d been a new fuselage, it was all done and ready “Back in the 1940s these types of planes chopped,” said McKenzie. Sometime in the for the job to progress.” would be recovered with cotton or linen past, fiberglass booster wingtips had been The Univair fuselage was new and every three years or so,” said McKenzie. “I installed. The original curved wingtip was straight, but it wasn’t completely accurate sure didn’t want to do that.” removed, and the spar cut about 6 inches

PIPER FLYER >> 40 << MAY 2019 The 49 Flitfires after landing at New York Municipal Airport, April 29, 1941.

to install these aftermarket wingtips, modifications for performance and safety If simple is your type of flying, then this which are meant to improve the slow fly- were allowed to the original equipment. is your plane. The Flitfire features only six ing characteristics. “Sometime in the past, huge aftermar- instruments—tachometer, oil temperature The original spars could have been ex- ket brakes, plus different wheels and tires gauge, oil pressure gauge, compass, air- tended with splices, but once again, or- had been installed. They worked great, but speed indicator and altimeter. dering new ones was an economical and they weren’t correct,” said McKenzie. The “Most of the Cubs had a combined oil expedient way to go. Hunt buys the spar new disc brakes from Grove are not exact pressure and temperature gauge, where this blanks from Aircraft Spruce and finishes replacements for the original drum brakes, one has two separate ones. I don’t know why, them himself. but they accept the same wheels and tires but it’s far rarer,” McKenzie explained. Some of the original wing ribs were as the original, 8.00-4 wheels and 8.00-4 “It was a shame to paint black the beau- good and some bad, so new one-piece tires. The new brakes are inconspicuous tiful birch floorboards, but that’s the way Dakota metal ribs were used and new enough to not detract from the historic it was when it came from the factory,” said wooden wingtip bows were fabricated. aircraft’s appearance. McKenzie. “I had custom carpet mats After installing fresh leading-edge Along with new brakes, McKenzie selected made to protect them from dirt and rain.” metal, new cables and pulleys, the wings a 90 hp Continental engine over the original The area beneath the instrument panel were also enclosed in synthetic fabric. To 65 hp Lycoming, which provides additional down by the pedals was painted black, and improve the plane’s range, an 8-gallon power while making it easier to service. the remainder of the cockpit, silver. Black wing fuel tank was also installed. “On the Lycoming, the cylinders are part leather tufted seats were custom stitched With so many new parts, it’s a meta- of the engine block, so there’s no such thing and installed, plus new four-point seat- physical question if the airplane is still a as ‘pulling a jug’ if you have a cylinder prob- belts from Aircraft Belts. vintage model or a new replica. “If you lem. You need to pull the entire engine. The “It was a real challenge to replicate the have the data plate, you can have an entire Continental has removable cylinders and is three-piece windshield of the time. We plane built around it and call it a vintage easier to source parts,” McKenzie explained. installed all new windows and a one-piece aircraft,” said McKenzie, “but I hope this windshield from LP Aero Plastics. So, airplane has enough of the original parts Cockpit we had to fabricate and install fake mul- to be considered historical.” The instrument panel was restored lions [those strips that separate panes of Although McKenzie strived to return with a vintage crinkle black paint and the glass in a window] in the fragile plastic the aircraft to its original appearance, black-face style instruments overhauled windshield. Drilling holes in the Plexiglas, he “didn’t want a museum piece, but by Keystone Instruments, also located at which can crack so easily, was nerve- a safe and flyable airplane,” so a few Lock Haven airport. wracking,” said McKenzie.

PIPER FLYER >> 41 << MAY 2019 In 2017, the New Jersey Flitfire won a Silver Lindy as Antique Reserve Grand Champion in the Bronze Age at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh.

The Flitfire interior was painted in the original silver and black.

The formation plan for the Flitfire Brigade flight to New York City on April 27, 1941 warns pilots that they “must maintain same altitude as commander and must not wander.”

PIPER FLYER >> 42 << MAY 2019 Like many airplanes of that era, the blue flash on the vertical stabilizer. The two craftsmen and McKenzie as- Flitfires had no electrical system, so hand- “RAF Benevolent Fund” was painted on sembled the plane, rigged it and weighed it propping was a skill McKenzie had to the fuselage; “Flitfire” plus the state name just in time for 2015’s Sentimental Journey master when he first acquired the aircraft. for each plane was painted on the engine Fly-in, the annual gathering of Piper air- “It’s safe to hand-prop if you know what cowling. It is interesting to note that no- craft at Lock Haven. There, the meticu- you’re doing and don’t ever get compla- where on the exterior is any Piper logo or lously restored “Flitfire New Jersey” won cent,” said McKenzie. name. Mr. Piper could have used this as an the award for “Best J-3 Cub.” Without an electrical system or battery, opportunity to send 49 flying billboards In 2017, McKenzie made a 24-hour McKenzie uses an Icom A-24 handheld around the country, but he didn’t. round-trip flight to EAA AirVenture at navcom connected to a hidden strap Since the Flitfires made national Oshkosh and was rewarded with a Silver antenna inside the tail to communicate. news for a few days in 1941, there were Lindy, the award for Antique Reserve Currently, he flies without a transponder many professional photographs to guide Grand Champion in the Bronze Age cat- and uses an Apple iPad to navigate. A NC37916’s painting, including images egory (planes built from 1937 to 1941). battery-powered Artex ELT 1000 406 from Life Magazine. MHz ELT was installed in the event of an “The graphics on flat surfaces were The Brigade in the Big Apple in-flight problem becoming an on-the- painted and the curved ones got decals,” This little airplane that flew halfway across ground problem. said McKenzie. “It’s not as simple as you the country in 2017 as a 76-year-old, began The airplane, like most Cubs, sports a would think to paint a perfect circle on its life making another famous cross-country beautiful varnished wooden propeller with the top of a wavy wing surface, so we flight, landing among fashion models, na- no spinner. Four glossy black engine cyl- used decals made by AeroGraphics of tional news coverage and a swank gala. inders poke through the cowling into the Loveland, Colorado.” Five days after the last Flitfire rolled airstream for efficient cooling. While Hunt completed his part of the out the factory door, April 27, 1941, the 49 project, the engine was being overhauled Cubs of the Flitfire Brigade flew from Lock Paint scheme by Dan Fogle in North Salem, New York. Haven to New York City. As noted above, the airplanes of the Hunt delivered the fuselage to Fogle’s shop Seven flights of seven airplanes flew in Flitfire Brigade were painted not in the for the engine installation and then they formation, first to Allentown-Bethlehem customary Cub yellow but in a silver trailered all the finished parts to a hangar Airport (now Lehigh Valley International, scheme with British RAF roundels on the at Danbury Municipal Airport (KDXR) at KABE —Ed.) and then over New York City, wings and fuselage, and a red, white and Danbury, Connecticut. approaching from Staten Island, past the

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PIPER FLYER >> 43 << MAY 2019 The flight path of the Flitfire Brigade to New York City sent the 49 airplanes over Manhattan on April 27, 1941.

Statue of Liberty, then northward over used the Flitfires to raise money for the the other. McKenzie helped bring it back Manhattan and Central Park up to the RAFBF by selling rides; others were raf- from Montana to the east, where it began its George Washington Bridge. fled off; and some were just sold. life. McKenzie continues to fly the historic The group then turned south again to The first Flitfire, NC1776, was flown 77-year-old Flitfire every week. midtown Manhattan, flying by the Empire across the United States on a war bond State Building, then east to Flushing tour by several famous pilots, including Where are the Flitfires now? Airport, an airport on Long Island that no Orville Wright, and then was sold. After the war, many Flitfires made longer exists. their way to private owners and were A long and winding road usually repainted in the traditional Cub Gala at LaGuardia Between the day it departed Lock yellow paint scheme and their wartime Two days later, on April 29, the Flitfires Haven in 1941 until it returned in 2015, history forgotten. flew to New York Municipal Airport, now 74 years had intervened, and the little Cub It’s not certain, but it seems that there known as LaGuardia (KLGA), in close for- had a history as varied as America itself. are only four Flitfires still painted in the mation.2 It’s claimed that the Flitfire Brigade After the fundraiser, the airplane was original RAF silver. Along with the New was the largest mass landing to that date.3 flown to the New Jersey Piper dealer, Cahill Jersey Flitfire, the Indiana and Wisconsin The airplanes were christened by fash- Flying Service in Bridgeport, New Jersey. Flitfires have been seen flying recently. ion models who popped red, white and In August, it was won by a high school Piper’s original Flitfire, NC1776, is on blue balloons fastened to the propellers student in the Basking Ridge Fire Co. display at the North Carolina Aviation and Piper officially presented the airplanes carnival raffle. He immediately sold it for Museum in Asheboro, North Carolina. to Thomas Beck, president of the RAFBF. $1,200 to the Army Air Corps flight train- Others are flying under yellow paint jobs, That evening, a black-tie fundraiser was ing facility at Somerset Hills Airport. (The likely with many owners unaware they held at the airport. Celebrities, business Somerset Hills Airport in Basking Ridge, own a piece of American history. and civic leaders enjoyed cocktails, dinner New Jersey, closed in 1983. —Ed.) and a show, followed by games and the McKenzie says that FAA records reveal 23 raffle of NC1776. different owners of this Cub. Through the years Is your Cub a Flitfire? For a list of In total, the gala raised $12,000 for the the Cub moved slowly westward, residing in Flitfire serial numbers, go to PiperFlyer. RAFBF. (Approximately $200,000 in to- New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, org/Flitfireserialnumbers. day’s dollars, corrected for inflation. —Ed.) North Dakota, South Dakota and eventually ending up on the ranch in Montana. 1Clyde Smith, the “Cub Doctor” at Lock Haven, saved the original factory build records when Piper Fundraising tour It had been a crop duster and it had been moved to Florida. Smith and McKenzie reviewed The next day, the 48 remaining Flitfires wrecked. It went through numerous engine these records and found 51 airplanes built in a flew off on fundraising tours, each flying changes, receiving Franklin, Continental similar fashion, so they believe a couple spares to its namesake state. Some Piper dealers and Lycoming powerplants at one time or were built.

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15th Annual Gathering at Waupaca • July 20-21, 2019

RESERVE 2019 Schedule Sunday July 21 (con’t) REGISTERING The City of Waupaca and the Waupaca Municipal Airport 10:00 – 11:00 TBA (KPCZ) are sponsoring a shuttle from the airport to the YOUR HOTEL 11:00 – 12:00 Getting to TBO IS EASY • Event rate $124/night hotel for attendees flying in to KPCZ. Bill Ross, Superior Air Parts • Visit AviationGroupLtd.com (when booked by June 3, 2019; $134/night thereafter) 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch – provided • Email [email protected] • Call Comfort Suites at Par 4 1:00 – 2:00 Technology in the Cockpit • Call 626-844-0125 Resort 715-942-0500 Saturday July 20 Ash Vij, Guardian Avionics 5:30-6:00 pm – Registration (Late arrivals can register at any time during the event.) 2:00 – 3:00 TBA 3:00 – 4:00 Wrap up and door prize drawing EARLY BIRD FABULOUS 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Cocktail Reception 6:00 – 8:00 Banquet at the Waupaca Ale House Includes beverages and hearty appetizers. RATE ENDS DOOR PRIZES • $125 per person if registered by • Over $10,000 in prizes Mon/Tues/Weds July 22-24 May 1, 2019 ($150 thereafter) were given away in 2018 Sunday July 21 • Event registration includes all All seminars and prize drawings will be held at the Par 4 Resort Bus to AirVenture • Watch this space for a list on the grounds of the event hotel, the Comfort Suites at Par 4 meals, seminars and bus transpor- of amazing prizes for 2019 Resort, 201 Foxfire Drive, Waupaca, Wisconsin. The bus to AirVenture will be at the Comfort Suites at 7:00 am tation (except night bus). and will leave for Oshkosh at 7:30 am. The bus will depart the • Free for kids ages 8 and under; We invite industry experts to bring their knowledge directly to AirVenture grounds at 6:00 pm to return to the Comfort Suites. A WELCOMING you. You won’t want to miss this year’s presentations! half-price for ages 9 to 16. NOTE: an optional night bus will be offered on Wednesday for • Hotel and AirVenture admission GROUP 7:45 – 8:00 Opening remarks those wishing to attend the night airshow. fees are not included. (To book a • Each year brings new and 8:00 – 9:00 Spark Plug Care & Maintenance room, see “Reserve Your Hotel.”) returning attendees. Join us! Vince Bechtel, Tempest Aero Group Thank you to our sponsors: 9:00 – 10:00 Understanding Carburetors Tempest Aero Group (bus on Monday and Tuesday); Mark Keeney, Marvel Schebler Univair (bus on Wednesday); SCS Interiors (Sunday banquet); AOPA/Assured Partners

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15th Annual Gathering at Waupaca • July 20-21, 2019

RESERVE 2019 Schedule Sunday July 21 (con’t) REGISTERING The City of Waupaca and the Waupaca Municipal Airport 10:00 – 11:00 TBA (KPCZ) are sponsoring a shuttle from the airport to the YOUR HOTEL 11:00 – 12:00 Getting to TBO IS EASY • Event rate $124/night hotel for attendees flying in to KPCZ. Bill Ross, Superior Air Parts • Visit AviationGroupLtd.com (when booked by June 3, 2019; $134/night thereafter) 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch – provided • Email [email protected] • Call Comfort Suites at Par 4 1:00 – 2:00 Technology in the Cockpit • Call 626-844-0125 Resort 715-942-0500 Saturday July 20 Ash Vij, Guardian Avionics 5:30-6:00 pm – Registration (Late arrivals can register at any time during the event.) 2:00 – 3:00 TBA 3:00 – 4:00 Wrap up and door prize drawing EARLY BIRD FABULOUS 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Cocktail Reception 6:00 – 8:00 Banquet at the Waupaca Ale House Includes beverages and hearty appetizers. RATE ENDS DOOR PRIZES • $125 per person if registered by • Over $10,000 in prizes Mon/Tues/Weds July 22-24 May 1, 2019 ($150 thereafter) were given away in 2018 Sunday July 21 • Event registration includes all All seminars and prize drawings will be held at the Par 4 Resort Bus to AirVenture • Watch this space for a list on the grounds of the event hotel, the Comfort Suites at Par 4 meals, seminars and bus transpor- of amazing prizes for 2019 Resort, 201 Foxfire Drive, Waupaca, Wisconsin. The bus to AirVenture will be at the Comfort Suites at 7:00 am tation (except night bus). and will leave for Oshkosh at 7:30 am. The bus will depart the • Free for kids ages 8 and under; We invite industry experts to bring their knowledge directly to AirVenture grounds at 6:00 pm to return to the Comfort Suites. A WELCOMING you. You won’t want to miss this year’s presentations! half-price for ages 9 to 16. NOTE: an optional night bus will be offered on Wednesday for • Hotel and AirVenture admission GROUP 7:45 – 8:00 Opening remarks those wishing to attend the night airshow. fees are not included. (To book a • Each year brings new and 8:00 – 9:00 Spark Plug Care & Maintenance room, see “Reserve Your Hotel.”) returning attendees. Join us! Vince Bechtel, Tempest Aero Group Thank you to our sponsors: 9:00 – 10:00 Understanding Carburetors Tempest Aero Group (bus on Monday and Tuesday); Mark Keeney, Marvel Schebler Univair (bus on Wednesday); SCS Interiors (Sunday banquet); AOPA/Assured Partners

15th Annual Gathering at Waupaca | July 20-21, 2019 | Seminars, food, fun & friendship | $125/person until May 1, 2019 Vacation With Friends: Classen HomeStay

By Heather Skumatz

Take a breather in Danforth, Illinois, and find out what this section of the American Heartland has waiting for you. Photo courtesy Classen HomeStay

PIPER FLYER >> 48 << MAY 2019 rural village of Danforth, Illinois is THE on the far eastern edge of Central Illinois near the Indiana border. It was established in 1872 when the Illinois Central railroad extended down from Kankakee. In fact, Danforth and the surrounding area could well have been the inspiration for the “houses, farms and fields” in the Steve Goodman folk song, “City of New Orleans.” (The song was first recorded by its writer in 1971, but made famous by Arlo Guthrie in 1972. —Ed.) I recently talked with two of Danforth’s longtime residents, Piper Flyer Association members Charles (Chuck) and Norma Vacation With Friends: Classen, to find out more about the allure of this quiet Midwestern spot.

Classen HomeStay Classen HomeStay Bed & Breakfast Fly-Inn When we talked in early April, I found By Heather Skumatz out that reservations at the bed-and- breakfast inn owned by the Classens are Take a breather in Danforth, Illinois, starting to pick up for the summer season. and find out what this section of the The facility is often used by people American Heartland has waiting for you. coming to the area for family-related events, such as graduation parties or family reunions. Sometimes, travelers are working on a genealogy project, or passing through town on business and simply prefer the homey touch to an impersonal motel. The Classens have welcomed guests from as far away as Germany and Sweden. The inn offers three separate bed- rooms and a maximum of six adult guests. “There is a gathering room that includes a piano, pool table, atrium and a large library,” Norma explained. “A wonderful breakfast is included with each night of your stay,” she added, “and fresh coffee—several blends—and tea are available 24 hours.” The home has lots of windows, and there are great sunsets and sunrises here with the wide-open Illinois skies. “We must have thousands of [sunset] photos,” Chuck said. But the property has another panorama that will draw in Piper Flyers: a fully operational, well-maintained grass run- way. Chuck and Norma are both pilots. “I had always flown off of 6,000 x 150 foot runways,” Norma explained, “and when I first flew in to the ‘old’ runway, I wasn’t sure I could land on that little post- age stamp!” “So when the opportunity arose to make it bigger at the request of the FAA, I favored it with no question. When the new runway was finished, it was no prob- lem,” she continued. “Who can argue with longer and wider?”

PIPER FLYER >> 49 << MAY 2019 The property in Danforth has been in the Classen family for several genera- tions. Chuck learned to fly in a PA-11 and a Stinson 108-1 on the original grass strip. “The original strip was put in in 1946 by my father,” said Chuck. “At one time, there, were 7 aircraft based here.” Today, there are three, and all are Pipers: two Comanche 250s and a J-3.

Raymond J. Classen Memorial Airport (8IS5) “When we moved here 20 years ago, Reservations at the bed- that [turf runway] became our taxi- and-breakfast inn owned way,” Chuck explained. The current turf by the Classens are starting

Runway 18/36 is 2,585 x 100 feet, while Photo courtesy Classen HomeStay to pick up for the summer. the taxiway is 1,800 x 60 feet. The Classens’ Comanche 250 is hangared at 8IS5. Norma and Chuck are both pilots. Norma manages the bed-and-break- fast operations, and both Chuck and Norma are active in the meals and groundskeeping. “We mow the runway, taxiway, a field, a yard and two lots with the same zero-turn mower. I have the ability to remove snow [from the runway] in the winter,” Chuck said. “It clips down to about 3 ½ to 4 inches, and isn’t all clover, like some farm strips,” he explained. “This is a permanently established runway—and it’s open on each end. No obstructions.” There are anchors in concrete on the property for tiedowns, but fuel is not available here. Since the Raymond J. Classen Memorial Airport (8IS5) is officially a residential airpark—“not really public; not really private,” Chuck explained—it has to meet the requirements of a small public airport. This means, in order to use the runway,

you have to have prior permission, indi- Photo courtesy Classen HomeStay cate you have reviewed the airport rules and sign a waiver. (See Resources for more Abundant windows mean HomeStay guests can experience the farm’s information. —Ed.) spectacular sunsets and sunrises, whether indoors or out. The Classen Memorial Airport and Classen HomeStay would be perfect for a quiet summer getaway for a small group of GA flyers—and the Classens are willing to offer a special rate for fel- low PFA members. Pilots Norma and Chuck understand very well how ground transportation can make or break a vacation, so rental cars can be prearranged by working with the Classens. You could even accomplish your BFR during your stay, if desired: Chuck is a CFI, too. Photo courtesy Classen HomeStay

Closest alternates to 8IS5 The closest IFR alternate to the Classens’ private airport is the Greater Kankakee Airport (KIKK), 16 nm from 8IS5. The two paved runways at Kankakee are approximately 6,000 feet and 4,400 feet long, and fuel here is a reasonable $4.90/gallon. Fuel is avail- A peaceful deck, a view of 8IS5 and the wide-open Illinois sky.

PIPER FLYER >> 50 << MAY 2019 Photo courtesy Classen HomeStay Photo courtesy Classen HomeStay Photo courtesy Classen HomeStay The Classens’ Comanche250ishangared at8IS5.Norma andChuckare bothpilots. Classen HomeStay mayappearunassuming fromthestreet, butit’s One ofthree bedroomsavailableatClassenHomeStay. an impressive, pilot-friendly bed-and-breakfast inn.

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Photo courtesy Illinois Office of Tourism Photo courtesy Illinois Office of Tourism

The city of Chicago is just 85 miles north of Danforth, Illinois.

Many of the attractions in this part of Illinois are quaint and quiet, like Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie outside of Wilmington, Illinois. Photo courtes y Illinois Offi ce of Tourism Photo courtesy Pintsmasher, Wikimedia Commons

Scenic Kankakee River State Park. The Old Joliet Prison in Joliet, Illinois.

PIPER FLYER >> 52 << MAY 2019 able during the FBO’s operating hours, the region. There are no entrance fees to 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. enjoy Illinois State Parks. Another alternate is Kentland Municipal (K50I) in Kentland, Indiana, 26 nm to Old Joliet Prison (Joliet, Illinois) the east of 8IS5. Chuck Classen has been The Old Joliet Prison is a curiosity Kentland’s airport manager since 2004. that’s popular for many—particularly He is also an active A&P/IA and maintains those who love the 1980 movie “The several aircraft for a variety of customers, Blues Brothers.” This sprawling campus from Chicago-based recreational pilots to was built out of Joliet limestone in 1858. a fleet of Grumman Ag Cat biplanes. Since 2017, the Joliet Area Historical Museum and the City of Joliet have Exploring the area been offering guided outdoor 90-min- This is the heart of the Heartland, and ute walking tours. Note: the tours are there is a lot of good old-fashioned good- booked rain-or-shine, and the facility is ness to go around. Many of the attractions not entirely ADA accessible. are quaint, quiet and very inexpensive, in sharp contrast to the city that looms just Joliet Historical Museum (Joliet, Illinois) 85 miles to the north. The Joliet Historical Museum opened in 2002, in a building formerly used Iroquois County Historical Museum by the Methodist Church, with a mis- (Watseka, Illinois) sion to preserve the stories of Joliet. A good first stop is the Iroquois County Artifacts from all aspects of this Historical Museum, a 20-minute drive unique American city—including its from Danforth in Watseka, Illinois. If most famous fictional resident, Joliet you’re unfamiliar with Illinois history, or Jake Blues—are on view here in perma- would like more background on this part of nent and temporary exhibits. the state, you can find some answers here. The museum costs $8 for adults, and The museum includes a collection of has begun its summer hours: 10 a.m. to fossils and minerals, Native American 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and artifacts, military history, Victorian-era 12-5 p.m. on Sundays. For those who— clothing, local art displays and more. Plus, like Jake and Elwood—feel they are on the building is just gorgeous. The sug- a “Mission from God,” a combination gested donation is only $2 for adults, and ticket for the Joliet museum and the it’s open Monday through Friday from 10 prison runs $25. a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as the first Sunday of every month from 1 to 4 p.m. Fly-out ideas If you’re looking for a little daytrip Watseka Theatre (Watseka, Illinois) from Danforth in your airplane, Pontiac, Another gorgeous building in Watseka Illinois, to the west/northwest, and is the 1930s-era Art Deco theater. This Bloomington, Illinois, to the south/south- venue welcomes all ages and attracts both west, have some fun things in store. local and national acts. From comics to concerts to local dinner theatre produc- Route 66 Association Hall of Fame and tions, the Watseka Theatre gets high Museum, Pontiac-Oakland Museum marks from the Classens. Ticket pricing (Pontiac, Illinois) will vary, of course. In Pontiac, Illinois, you can find trib- utes to Pontiac automobiles and the Kankakee River State Park “Mother Road,” Route 66 at the Pontiac- (near Bourbonnais, Illinois) Oakland Museum and the Route 66 Scenic riverside views and bluffs, clean Association Hall of Fame and Museum. and well-kept facilities and miles of paved The Route 66 Association Museum trails will beckon you to Kankakee River holds a lot of Route 66 memorabilia. State Park near Bourbonnais, Illinois. It’s open in summer from 9 a.m. to 5 The area was used by Illini and p.m., seven days a week, and there is Miami Indians dating to the 1670s, no admission fee. The museum was when Europeans came into what is established in 2004 by the Illinois today Central Illinois. The river itself Route 66 Association. was formed by the Kankakee Torrent, a The Pontiac-Oakland Museum and geologic event that took place more than Resource Center is relatively new, as it 16,000 years ago. opened in 2011. Like the Route 66 muse- This 4,000-acre park is situated along um, there is no entry fee; the facility relies both sides of the Kankakee River in on donations only. If you visit you’ll get to Iroquois and Will counties and is a beau- see antique and classic cars and thousands tiful place to explore the natural beauty of of Pontiac and Oakland auto artifacts. It’s

PIPER FLYER >> 53 << MAY 2019 open seven days a week in the summer from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are at all intrigued by this kind of Americana, you should visit both of these buildings. The Pontiac Municipal Airport (KPNT) is a quiet GA airport with a nice, long runway of 5,000 feet. From 8IS5 to KPNT is 37 nm. There is an FBO on the field and a courtesy car available (the airport is 3 miles outside the city limits). Note that full-service fuel and courtesy car are avail- able only during the FBO’s hours, which are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The FBO is closed on Sundays.

Prairie Aviation Museum (Bloomington, Illinois) The Prairie Aviation Museum on the north side of the Central Illinois Regional Airport (KBMI) has been a fixture in the

Central Illinois city of Bloomington for 37 Photo courtesy Illinois Office of Tourism years. Bloomington is 65 road miles west of Danforth and about an hour by car. From 8IS5 to KBMI is 52 nm. An exhibit at the Joliet Historical Museum depicts the city’s most famous This hidden aviation gem has fictional resident, Jake Blues (right), and his brother, Elwood. several aircraft on display in the Chuck Schumacher Aviation Airpark. The aircraft include a McDonnell-Douglas A-4M Skyhawk and F-4N Phantom II, Grumman F-14D Tomcat, North American F-100 Super Sabre, a Northrup T-38A Talon and an LTV A-7A Corsair II, fast I heard about in Danforth, Illinois. THINGS TO DO You’ll be greeted by friends. plus two helicopters and a Cessna 310. Iroquois County Historical

Two aircraft are currently being Society Museum Heather Skumatz is production coordina- restored by Prairie Aviation Museum. One iroquoiscountyhistoricalsociety.com of these, a Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star, tor for Piper Flyer. Send questions or com- ments to [email protected]. is on display during restoration. Prairie Aviation Museum In addition, the museum has a Link prairieaviationmuseum.org trainer (ANT-18), the old airport beacon RESOURCES >>>>> used at Central Illinois Regional, a Wright Joliet Area Historical Museum R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone engine and a PILOT INFORMATION jolietmuseum.org Pratt & Whitney J-57 axial-flow turbojet Raymond Classen engine and various displays on the his- Kankakee River State Park Memorial Airport (8IS5) tory of the Bloomington Airport, the https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/ airnav.com/airport/8IS5 Civil Air Patrol, space exploration, sea- KankakeeRiver.aspx planes and more. A youth flight simula- Airport operational rules tor called the Peashooter—named for Old Joliet Prison Historic Site classenhomestay.com/pdfs/Airport_opp_ the famous 1930s Boeing P-26A—makes jolietprison.org for a fun photo opportunity. rules_5-14.pdf Throughout the summer (May to Pontiac-Oakland Museum Private use permission form September), the museum is open and Resource Center classenhomestay.com/pdfs/Waiver_ Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to pontiacoaklandmuseum.org 3 p.m. Admission for those 12 and older Release_5-14.pdf is $5, with a Friday-only senior price of Route 66 Association Hall $4 (62 and older). The museum and air ACCOMMODATIONS of Fame & Museum park’s monthly Open Cockpit Days are il66assoc.org/destination/route-66-asso- Classen HomeStay Bed May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17 and ciation-hall-of-fame-museum/ Sept. 21, 2019. & Breakfast Fly-Inn classenhomestay.com Watseka Theatre If Central Illinois is on your flight path watsekatheatre.com this summer, you might want to consider Classen HomeStay – Reservations a stopover at a little fly-in bed-and-break- 815-274-2408

PIPER FLYER >> 54 << MAY 2019 Photo: Adam Alexander, courtesy Illinois Office of Tourism

The Pontiac-Oakland Museum and Resource Center opened in Joliet in 2011, and is open seven days a week in the summer. Photo courtesy Prairie Aviation Museum Photo courtesy Prairie Aviation Museum

The Prairie Aviation Museum in Bloomington, Illinois, has a North American F-100 Super Sabre and an LTV A-7A Corsair II, among others.

PIPER FLYER >> 55 << MAY 2019 press releaseS AEROVONICS LLC ANNOUNCES NEW, FAA-CERTIFIED AV-20 MULTI-FUNCTION INSTRUMENT

A dozen functions in a two-inch form factor the vintage OEM aircraft instrumentation. The AV-30 features dual-mode operation as ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 15, 2019 – both an attitude indicator and directional gyro AeroVonics LLC, a startup aerospace company and can replace multiple legacy instruments with operations in Albuquerque, New Mexico, without panel modifications or installation GPS has announced FAA certification of its initial antennas, greatly lowering installation costs. launch product, the AV-20. The AV-30-C variant is expected to earn STC/ With a total of 12 functions, the AV-20 incor- PMA certification in late 2019. The AV-30 pro- porates a significant array of capabilities packed vides over 15 functions with both the experimen- into a single two-inch form-factor instrument. tal and certified versions retailing for $1,595. Approved for installation in CFR Part 23, AeroVonics was formed in 2018 and launched Class I and Class II non-pressurized aircraft, the AV-20 provides at EAA Oshkosh 2018, winning the Innovation Showcase award legacy aircraft advanced functionality for under $1,000. with both the AV-20 and AV-30 product concepts. The AV-20 provides standby attitude, probeless angle-of- AeroVonics was founded by veteran avionics developer Jeff attack, slip/skid, G-meter, clock, outside air temperature, bus Bethel. Bethel has focused on innovative avionics development voltage, dual user timers, engine-run timer, flight-timer, density for the Part 23 market for the better part of 25 years and holds altitude display, true airspeed and audio alerting. several key patents in the industry. Its internal battery provides 30 minutes of automatic emer- “Through the years, I have always focused on raising the bar gency full-function backup in the event of power loss. on features, flexibility and the general quality of avionics avail- “We created AeroVonics for pilots in the underserved light able in the marketplace,” Bethel says. General Aviation market. New certification policies from the “Price is always key with these smaller aircraft, but with FAA are allowing companies to create significantly lower-cost today’s modern displays and processors, there is no reason they modern avionics that can serve the certified market at an experi- can’t enjoy the same high-quality displays and graphics available mental aircraft price point,” says CEO Bill Shuert. on air-transport aircraft.” “This is a unique opportunity for legacy aircraft owners who “We also recognize that not all legacy aircraft owners wish to have been hesitant to make large investments in those older equip their aircraft with the look and feel of a modern EFIS, so airframes.” for the sake of both mission simplicity and cockpit aesthetics, AeroVonics is releasing a larger 3 1/8-inch product, the we created the AV-30 specifically for the legacy aircraft fleet.” AV-30-E, for the experimental market. The AV-30 is the only round-form factor instrument on the market that incorporates Additional product information, including PC-based simulators a sophisticated graphics engine that can mimic the cosmetics of and factory-direct ordering, is available at AeroVonics.com.

A16: ICOM’S NEW AVIONIC HANDHELD

KIRKLAND, WASH., April 2, 2019 – Icom is Icom is known for its legendary quality, dependability and pleased to announce the release of its newest avi- ease of use. From ground crews to beginner pilots, the A16 has onic handheld radio, the A16. what you need: This radio is packed with practical fea- • 6 W (PEP) 1.8 W (Carrier) RF output tures such as loud, class-leading, powerful • 8.33/25 kHz channel spacing audio (1,500 mW), which is perfect for noisy • Full, backlit keypad work environments. • 200 memory channels The large-capacity battery pack provides users • Adjustable microphone gain setting up to 17 hours of operating time on a robust Icom Inc. is a wireless communications equipment 2,400 mAh Li-ion battery. manufacturing company established in 1954 and located in The A16 Series is designed to operate in the Osaka, Japan. harshest and loudest of environments. It is com- Icom has had a long record as a trusted manufacturer of land pact, waterproof (IP67/IP54), and built to MIL- mobile radios, marine radios, navigation products, aviation STD-810 (C, D, E, F, G) for the best durability. radios, communications receivers and amateur radios. Pilots will love that the A16 offers built-in Bluetooth connectivity (A16B version only), mak- For more information about the A16 and other ing hands-free operation a cinch. Icom avionics products, visit icomamerica.com.

PIPER FLYER >> 56 << MAY 2019 DYNON LOWERS HARTZELL ADDS PIPER NAVAJO/CHIEFTAIN PRICING ON SKYVIEW PROPELLERS TO TOP PROP PROGRAM LINE, MAKES PROGRESS PIQUA, OHIO, March 25, 2019 – Special pricing for a set of propellers is ON DYNON CERTIFIED, Hartzell Propeller has added replacement $37,600 without de-ice boots or $39,600 propellers for twin-engine Piper Navajo with boots installed. This special pric- ADVANCED PANEL and Navajo Chieftains to the company’s ing is also available for the PA-31P-350 Top Prop lineup. Mojave and PA-31P Pressurized Navajo. “Hartzell Propeller is now offering As part of the Top Prop program, these attractive pricing on new three-blade pro- propellers are offered with Hartzell’s pellers for twin-engine Piper Navajo and industry-leading warranty through the Navajo Chieftains,” said Hartzell Propeller first overhaul. The warranty covers 2,400 Executive Vice President and General hours or six years, whichever occurs first. Manager JJ Frigge. Piper produced more than 4,000 of “By providing these propeller sets these utility transports from 1967 through exclusively through our Top Prop distri- 1984. These aircraft are used by charter bution network, Hartzell is pleased to companies, feeder airlines, private compa- continue to support this fleet of legendary nies and individuals. They are still favored workhorse aircraft.” by a number of commuter airlines. The program covers Piper PA-31 Navajo aircraft with TIO-540-A2 series engines, For more info on Hartzell Propeller, Piper PA-31-325 Navajo C/R and PA-31- go to hartzellprop.com. 350 Navajo Chieftains.

WOODINVILLE, WASH., March 25, 2019 – Consistent with Dynon’s long- standing commitment to affordability, while at the same time offering best- in-class features and performance, The Dynon Groups announces product line and pricing changes for 2019. “With the avionics market getting ever more competitive, we’ve decided to trim the [SkyView] line to make the product model steps clearer and at the same time sharpen the price points on our original SkyView family models,” said Lervold. Effective immediately, Dynon is lower- ing the price on both SkyView Classic and SkyView SE systems and is retiring SkyView Touch. SkyView Classic and SkyView SE systems will see price drops of between $200 and $500 per display, AIRCRAFT SPRUCE OPENS depending on the model. NEW MIDWEST LOCATION “We believe these adjustments make for a more competitive lineup that accom- March 13, 2019 – Aircraft Spruce & modates a wider range of builder budgets Specialty Co. announced that on March 1, and panel plans. Many builders want a 2019 it opened a distribution warehouse reduced, simplified feature set and are in West Chicago, Illinois, located in a targeting a lower budget. Dynon will help 52,000-square-foot warehouse situated them get there,” Lervold said. between DuPage Airport (KDPA) and Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR). Dynon Certified progress Aircraft Spruce Midwest will provide Work continues on the piston twin lower shipping charges and faster delivery ping is available to nearly all locations in Piper Seneca with approval for the to customers throughout the central por- the lower 48 states. SkyView system expected in the first half tion of the United States. Retail stores for order pickup are also of 2019. With regional distribution facilities in available at all locations. “Since the outset of the Certified pro- Corona, California (Aircraft Spruce West), gram, Dynon has chosen to partner with Peachtree City, Georgia (Aircraft Spruce More information is available at a limited number of Authorized Dynon East) and West Chicago, Illinois (Aircraft aircraftspruce.com or by calling Spruce Midwest), two-day ground ship- 1-877-4SPRUCE. Continued on Page 58...

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Installation Centers that are committed to offering an affordable, quality customer experience,” said Randy Lervold, Dynon’s VP Marketing & Sales. Dynon is pleased to announce the recent addition of Air Plains in Wellington, Kansas, and Five Rivers Aviation in Livermore, California, to its installation network.

Advanced Panel from Advanced Flight Systems The Advanced Flight Systems division of Dynon continues to be at the forefront of avionics innovation with its Advanced Panel complete avionics panel solution. Buying a prebuilt custom panel has always meant buying from a company that essentially acts as a system inte- grator from multiple vendors. “With the Advanced Panel concept, almost everything in the panel is designed, manufactured and configured by Advanced and Dynon,” said company president Rob Hickman. “This turnkey solution is really resonat- ing with customers who are thrilled to be able to work with one resource to design, manufacture and support the installation of their dream panel,” Hickman said, One of the keys to Advanced’s suc- cess is the Advanced Control Module (ACM). The ACM forms the heart of the aircraft systems and is the only product of its kind. It’s the first and only comprehensive power and distribution center for an aircraft’s electrical system, avionics, head- sets, aircraft lights, autopilot servos, trim servos, flap motor, control sticks, panel switches, and all customized harnesses. Since 1981 we have been providing Hickman added, “All of these connect to the ACM with premade harnesses, the aviation industry with innovative allowing a plug-and-play installation, sav- solutions for all of its oxygen needs. ing builders hundreds of hours of wiring, and making troubleshooting and future upgrades very easy.” Current pricing for all Dynon products can be found on its website and through its network of dealers worldwide.

A continuously updated list of active and planned aircraft approvals, as well as installation centers, can be found at dynoncertified.com.

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PIPER FLYER >> 58 << MAY 2019 CONTINENTAL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES ELIMINATES MANDATORY 250 OR 500 HOURS MAGNETOS INSPECTIONS ON LYCOMING 540 ENGINES WITH NEW IGNITION KIT

MOBILE, ALA., April 2, 2019 – Continental Aerospace Technologies (Continental), an AVIC International Holding (HK) LTD company (HKEX: 232.HK), announced today a new “Shower of Sparks” ignition system kit to replace Bendix or Slick magnetos usually installed on Lycoming 540 engines. The kit eliminates recurring manda- tory 250- or 500-hour impulse coupling inspections affecting these magnetos. These kits (are quick and easy to install and provide owners and operators with added ignition reliability and easier engine starts, thanks to the “Shower of Sparks” technology. The kit includes FAA AML STC (SA04424AT) allowing installation on the most popular airframes affected by FAA Airworthiness Directive AD 2005-12-06 and AD 99-04-04 that require repetitive inspections of impulse coupling magnetos installed on Lycoming 540 engines. Depending on the brand of magneto installed on the Lycoming 540 series engine, these ADs mandate removal of the magnetos, inspection, repair as needed, and reassembly prior to reinstallation on the engine every 250 or 500 hours. Once installed, the new Continental “Shower of Sparks” kits remove the signifi- AT APPROVED TURBO COMPONENTS, INC cant costs associated with these inspections WE ARE MORE THAN JUST A BOX WITH A PART and the associated maintenance downtime. NUMBER ON IT. WE PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL In most cases, the complete installation CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH EVERY of the new Continental “Shower of Sparks” OVERHAUL OR EXCHANGE! kit is accomplished in the same amount of time needed for the AD required manda- tory inspection. TURBOS TESTED Once installed, owners and operators will benefit from cost savings related to @ 100,000 RPM ON the elimination of the need to comply VSR MACHINE with these ADs and from the reliability of the Continental manufactured magnetos. Continental offers a full core credit 2 FACILITIES TO BETTER SERVE YOU! for all Slick, Bendix SF series, and Eisemann magnetos, making the 800-523-4809 1545 E. ACEQUIA AVE. • VISALIA, CA 93292 upgrade even more affordable. FAA #07TR210O EASA.145.6055 The complete kits (includes FAA STC 800-626-0367 663 2ND LANE • VERO BEACH, FL 32962 allowing installation of two magnetos, FAA #U5AR184Y EASA.145.5482 ignition harness, airframe-specific vibra- tor kit and mounting hardware) are avail- CALL US... WE'RE HERE TO HELP! able today from the Continental’s after- market parts Master Distributor, Aviall. TURBOCHARGERS - WASTEGATES - CONTROLLERS & PRV'S OVERHAUL OR EXCHANGE To order Continental parts, wwwapprovedturbocom visit continentalmotors.aero/parts.

PIPER FLYER >> 59 << MAY 2019 PIPER INTRODUCES THE NEW PILOT 100 AND PILOT 100I TRAINER AIRCRAFT

Affordable, proven trainer aircraft for flight schools of all sizes

VERO BEACH, April 2, 2019 – Piper Aircraft announces two new value-priced additions to its trainer-class line: the Piper Pilot 100 and Pilot 100i. These new products enter the trainer segment at a competitive price point of $259,000 (VFR equipped) and offer the same rugged durability and functionality as its stablemate, the Archer TX. The need for a new trainer aircraft at a price point that could support the grow- ing demand for professionally trained pilots was identified following extensive research and the rapid expansion of train- er sales. To achieve optimal acquisition and operating costs and economics, Piper focused on proactive planning and col- laboration with several key vendors. As a result, the Pilot 100 series fea- tures several new components like the Continental Prime IO-370-D3A engine, as well as Garmin G3X Touch Certified avionics in a standard two pilot interior configuration. The Pilot 100i adds an IFR capable upgrade package that includes the Looking for Garmin G3X Touch, GFC 500 autopilot and the new GNX 375, and is priced at $285,000. Performance? Both aircraft will be available in limited quantities beginning in 2020. “With the unprecedented demand for professional pilots, our team worked closely with several key suppliers to deliv- er an aggressively priced, proven trainer that offers the advanced systems and per- formance that flight schools and airline • Smoother engine operation programs of all sizes desire,” said Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott. • Better fuel efficiency “We are excited to add the Pilot 100 series to our training product line at a • Increases power price point that provides optimal econom- ics for all operators.” • Reduces maintenance costs The Piper Pilot 100/100i provides flight schools with professional training aircraft that offer a value proposition which translates into lower operating costs that can result in lower-priced ini- tial training courses. Standard instrumentation includes the Garmin G3X system, which offers all the 281-728-8732 advantages of a glass cockpit without the SMOOTH POWER, LLC PO Box 1648 costs. The Pilot 100/100i is powered by Master Distributor Texas City, TX 77592 281-728-8732 www.smoothpowerllc.com the 180 hp Continental Prime IO-370- D3A which offers 128 ktas/237 km/h max

PIPER FLYER >> 60 << MAY 2019 cruise speed and 522 nm range with 45 minute reserve. The Pilot 100’s interior is simple yet functional and was specially crafted to withstand the of rigors flight training. The new Piper Pilot 100/100i rounds off Piper’s portfolio of training aircraft products. With five model series (Pilot 100, Archer TX, Archer DX, Arrow and Seminole) the company offers the widest range of training aircraft of any aircraft manufacturer and meets all the indi- vidual needs of its training operators and customers. Sales figures demonstrate how well Piper’s training class of products are received by the industry. Since 2014, sales of the single engine Piper Archer have grown more than 93%. For 2018, sales of the robust single-engine Archer grew by nearly 50% year over year, while twin- engine Seminole deliveries rose 117%.

To learn more about Piper Aircraft, visit the company’s website at piper.com.

GARMIN CERTIFIES G3X TOUCH FOR SINGLE- ENGINE PISTON AIRCRAFT

Provides new scalable, entry-level integrated flight displays for nearly 500 certified aircraft

PALM SPRINGS, CALIF., March 25, 2019 – Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the certification of the G3X Touch flight display for hundreds of certificated aircraft. The G3X Touch offers a variety of scalable panel configurations and a superior feature set that includes wireless connectivity and synthetic vision as standard, as well as options such as display redundancy, advanced autopilot compatibility and engine monitoring. The FAA has granted STC approval for the installation of G3X Touch in nearly 500 certified single-engine piston aircraft, which is supported by Garmin’s expansive dealer network and its award-winning aviation support team. “Garmin remains committed to offering value-minded solutions that seek to enhance safety in the single-engine piston aircraft market and the introduction of the G3X Touch flight display for certificated aircraft is yet another example of that commitment,” said Carl Wolf, vice Continued on Page 62...

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MA president of aviation sales and marketing. “As the trusted leader in avionics, we’re TUO excited to bring this game-changing SSTMS, C. offering to certified piston aircraft owners with ambitions for flight display upgrades that fits their panel—and budget.” e ill Help ou Troubleshoot our Sstem The G3X Touch system for certified Teachin Subect At FAA ndorsed vents aircraft offers an intuitive user interface and through any combination of the touch TUOCHAS PSSU F AS screen or dual-concentric knobs, pilots can efficiently perform common in-flight OHAU - CHA ASTATS TUOCHAS functions like direct-to navigation, setting AAC altitude preselect or radio tuning. COTOS U COS AT OPATOA SPS O OU S TST MACH The G3X Touch user interface is harmonious with multiple Garmin isit Our eb Site to See the S n Action products, such as the new GPS 175/GNX 375 and GTN 650/750 navigators. “ A family operated business since 1988, including a Multiple panel configurations and licensed A & P mechanic and commercial pilot” display options allow pilots and aircraft owners to better leverage their current and future avionics investment. 1-8-84-8815 55-35-33 A MA The G3X Touch flight display can Fa 55--1 A MA be purchased through the Garmin “Sensitive to your needs” Authorized Dealer network starting at am pm PST Mon Fri www.mainturbo.com a list price of $7,995 for a single 7-inch “Sensitive to your needs” [email protected] display and $9,995 for a 10.6-inch display. Pricing includes the G3X Touch dis- play, install kit, ADAHRS, magnetom- eter and temperature probe (installation not included). There is no additional cost for the STC.

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May 11 — Danville, KY. Danville-Boyle County Airport/Stuart Powell Field (KDVK). EAA Youth Day. Free air- plane rides for kids ages 8-17 provided by EAA Chapter 1522. $30 airplane rides for all other ages provided by Wings Flight Training. Food and drinks for sale by Boy Scout Troop 27; bouncy house, face painting. 11 am to 3 pm. To book a flight, call 502-320-7708 or visit wingsflighttraining.com. For more information, visit chapter1522.org.

PIPER FLYER >> 62 << MAY 2019 May 11 — Mukilteo, WA. Paine Field (KPAE). Historic Flight Opening Fly Day and Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. Come and wit- ness history in motion while we bid bon voyage to our Douglas C-47B/DC-3 as it departs for Normandy, France, to partic- ipate in the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Come tour the aircraft and meet the pilots. Enjoy special exhibits, live music, picnic fare and a noontime D-Day pre- sentation by Mike Lavelle. 10 am to 5 pm. Free to members, $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for youth, ages 10 and under free. For more information, con- tact Stacey Ellingson, stacey@historic- flight.org. Visit historicflight.org.

May 18 — Salisbury, MD. Salisbury Regional Airport (KSBY). Wings & Wheels 2019. Free pancake breakfast for all fly-in pilots and three of their guests from 8 until 9:30 am while sup- plies last. AOPA and FAA will host seminars. Military aircraft, warbirds, antique aircraft, EAA, homebuilts and ultralights. Please bring your own chocks and tiedowns. Free hats and polo shirts to the first 100 fly-in pilots. Food trucks, live music, demonstrations and exhib- its. Hope to see you here! Contact Ray Veatch, 678-478-6322 or email man- [email protected]. Visit flySBYair- port.com/wings-wheels.

May 18 — Wadsworth, OH. Wadsworth Municipal (3G3). Pancake Breakfast and Fly-in. Celebrate spring at the airport! Shine up your plane and come show it off. Or drive on in, see all the planes and enjoy a fresh, hot pan- cake breakfast! Rain or shine, come join us from 8 am to 1 pm. Contact Gary Baker, 330-321-6274 or email eaachap- [email protected]. Visit 846.eaachap- ter.org/events.htm.

May 18 — Oneida, TN. Scott County Airport (KSCX). Tennessee Fly-in. Get out and enjoy the beautiful spring weath- er and stop in at Scout County Airport for hamburgers and franks. Donations accepted. Visits to the Big South Fork Airpark will be offered. Discounted fuel will be available at the fly-in. 11 am to 3 pm. Contact Fred Huppert, 330-347- 0700 or email [email protected].

May 26 — Wiley Ford, WV. Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (KCBE). Fly-in/Drive-in. All-you-can- eat breakfast, hot cakes, French toast, home fries, sausage, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, fruit cocktail, coffee

PIPER FLYER >> 63 << MAY 2019 and orange juice at the EAA Chapter 426 House. Young Eagles rides (ages 8-17), weather permitting and pilots available. 9 TAKE A SEAT am to 1 pm. Adults $8; children under 12 $6. Contact Katie Kight, 301-268-2624. Visit facebook.com/eaachapter426.com.

May 31–June 1 — Junction City, KS. Freeman Field (K3JC). Junction City Aviation Expo. “The most pilot-friendly fly-in in the known universe.” Free pilot shuttle, pilot hospitality tent on the flight Impeccable, Innovative Designs line, camping, continental breakfast for www.AviationsCreations.com departing pilots on Sunday and more. For more information, contact Clark at 785- 480-998-1752 mobile 480-980-0639 210-7500, [email protected] or visit jcaviationexpo.com.

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cAll the restorAtion experts June 1 — Salisbury, NC. Mid Carolina 413-568-7300 Regional Airport (KRUQ). EAA 112 Airport roAD, bArnes Airport, westfielD, mA 01085 Chapter 1083 First Saturday Lunch. Meet at our hangar near the midfield windsock. Burgers, hot dogs, grilled chick- en and our famous fresh-cut fries. Still just $5. 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Contact Lance Berrier, 336-596-0682.

June 7–8 — Woods Cross, UT. Skypark Airport (KBTF). Skypark Aviation Festival and Expo.The largest annual aviation event in Utah. Come check out the flight schools, universities, vendors, food, seminars and much more. Contact Christopher Volzer, 801-295-3877.

June 8 — Cincinnati, OH. Cincinnati Municipal Airport–Lunken Field (KLUK). D-Day 75th Anniversary Fly-in. Living History Veterans Panel interviews and stories. Pancake brunch. Warbird aircraft static displays. FAA Safety Seminars for Wings credit. Fuel discounts for fly-in participants. 9 am to 12 pm. Contact James Stitt, 513-289-6277.

June 8 — Andover, NJ. Aeroflex– Andover Airport (12N). EAA Chapter 501 Fly-in. Fun fly-in, all are welcome. Aircraft judging with awards for best in various classes. Barbecue and beverages. Registration for judging closes at 1 pm. 10 am to 4 pm. Contact Stephen Garrett Vail, 973-886-8462. Visit eaa501.org.

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Our online forum, located within the association website, is a great source for question-and-answer interac- tion and an excellent way to converse with other members, the PFA staff andPiper Flyer’s contributing edi- tor, longtime A&P Steve Ells.

PFA Pre-Oshkosh Event 800-493-7450 / 626-844-0125 or: Email [email protected]

Our Gathering at Waupaca is an annual event held near Oshkosh, Wisconsin just a few days before EAA AirVenture. You’ll meet other Piper pilots and aircraft owners, listen to presentations given by aviation experts, win prizes and attend a banquet.

Parts Locating, Technical Support & Vendor Discounts 800-493-7450 / 626-844-0125 or: Email [email protected]

We have contacts everywhere in the industry and we’ll assist in finding you that part or getting an answer to your question. That’s what we’re here for.

Many vendors offer discounts to members. Call or email Kent for more information or ask our vendors when contacting them directly. Remember to tell them you are a Piper Flyer Association member.

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