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The average based on respondents is 5.1 67% 25% 8% 55% do attend training in addition to Simcom 45% do not attend training outside of Simcom Survey Question Level High Interest 85% indicated they would participate 15% said they would not participate How long have you been • rated by each The following questions/topics were level of interest. on their based respondent The above summary is a snapshot of the survey results. and Training Board would like to thank the The POPA Development Committee for conducting this survey, and all of our members that have taken the time to very bene have received some We respond. •Aeronautical Decision Making •Aeronautical Training •Advanced Simulator •PC-12 Safety Review (Lessons Learned) 86.7% •Selection/Use of Safety Equipment 72.2% Pilots (Troubleshooting) •Maintenance for 65.6% 73.3% Training •PT6A-67B Familiarization 68.9% •Emergency Maneuvers & Upset Recovery 81.1% 66.7% (GPS,MFD,AFC,FMS) •Advanced Avionics 81.1% (RVSM) ATC •Advanced IFR / 60.0% to feedback and suggestions that will enable POPA better address training on behalf of our members. • • • • • • • Pilatus Owners & Pilots Association Owners & Pilatus Aircraft Utilization: Aircraft to Simcom? Do you attend any training in addition available, would If alternate training options were you participate? We received over 100 responses from our market study. our market study. received over 100 responses from We we plan Antonio, convention in San During our upcoming I wanted to of this survey; however, on reviewing the results our initial summarize some of IN THE PIPELINE… continues second quarter of 2007, POPA As we enter into the solutions to some of the most important on its quest to provide owners. issues faced by PC-12 I addressed the issue of training and In my last article, initiatives that are currently underway outlined some of the and recurrent training concerns. to alleviate both initial and Training Board has developed a the POPA recap, To to reviewing all Development committee that is dedicated to our membership, training options currently available would enhance the as well as researching new options that the better understand To training standards currently offered. recently sent to all needs of our membership, a survey was direction on current PC-12 owners requesting feedback and would like to see options available, and what we as owners fair I think it’s on our “wish-list” when it comes to training. common ground with to say that we have found a topic that is members. all POPA From The President... From Michael McKendry McKendry Inspector...... Page 6 That FAA ADM and CRM, Duncan Michael Gut Check...... Page 8 Carter Peter Break...... of Spring Page 10 Adult Version An Gray James Program...... Insurance Aviation Your 12 Page Improve McKendry Jeff ...... Page 14 for Enhancing Safety and Professionalism Tools Michael Flying... of GA Page 16 Business Flying One of the Safest Types Page 20 A...... Simcom Q & Cox Ask Lance Toland...... Page 22 Louis M. Meiners, Jr. Page 24 Training...... Enhanced Refresher Smith Ron Page 26 Adventure...... My European Mark FCC Customs...... Page 31 Page 32 The Mayan Culture...... Merida - The Gateway To Thierry Pouille (AirJourney) Spring 2007 Volume 10, Number 2 In This Issue... Robert E. Breiling Ty Carter Ty (770) 605-2790 POPA President POPA [email protected] S/N #370 - Atlanta, GA Atlanta, S/N #370 - PC-12 Turboprops Twin Single Turboprop Powered Aircraft Accident Analysis, Custom Input Custom Input On behalf of all Pilatus owners, I would like to thank On behalf of all Pilatus owners, I would in POPA Thomas and Martha for partnering with of the PC-12 demonstrating the safety and reliability I missed Even though to the insurance community. have couldn’t my annual Super Bowl extravaganza, I that Sunday asked for two better friends to spend with. See you next year guys. nd below data that is compiled annually by Robert fi reliable source for aviation safety data. rst of six insurance presentations to the Aviation Insurance Aviation to the rst of six insurance presentations First thing Monday morning, we began what would be the morning, we began what would be First thing Monday fi our star quarterback. During the Thomas as with Community, Aviation, AIG we educated underwriters at course of two days, and Phoenix Starr Allianz, C.V. Aerospace, USAIG, Global of the PC-12. Managers on the history and safety Aviation excellent safety record and the insurance The PC-12 has an are and POPA that both PilBAL community recognizes that safety record through education, committed to maintaining It had been sometime since communication and technology. the safety data on I had seen the hard numbers comparing it would be useful aircraft in our (relative) market. I thought with our members. and informative to share some of the data Please as the most Breiling (Breiling Reports), which is recognized y fl Per 100,000 HrsPer 100,000 Hrs 0.96 0.17 2.20 0.78 Associates, Boca Raton, FL, April 2006. Data source: Breiling, Robert E., Department/Unit PC-12 vs. Twin Turboprops Comparative Accident Data Fleets --U.S. & Canadian Model Introduction through 2005 Cumulative Flight HoursAccidentsFatal Accidents 1,150,841 42,671,349 11 2 938 332 Robert E. Breiling half of the nd (Continued from Page 1) (Continued Piper Cessna Socata Pilatus PA-46TP CE-208 TBM700 PC-12 Super Bowl ght for the title. However, fi Single Turboprop Powered Aircraft Accident Analysis, Custom Input Custom Input eld Jackson International Airport to pick up Thomas Airport to pick up eld Jackson International fi Associates, Boca Raton, FL, April 2006. Mechanical Malf / Failure 1 7 0 3 per 100,000 hrsper 100,000 hrs 7.20 2.62 2.14 0.78 2.29 0.71 0.96 0.17 Data source: Breiling, Robert E., Single Engine Turboprops Comparative Accident Data Fleets --U.S. & Canadian Model Introduction through 2005 Fleet SizeHours Flown (in thousands)Accidents11 Fatal Accidents 153 112Accidents due to Power Loss 5,240 13 198 568 4 841 11 1,151 231 41 446 4 2 Department/Unit 2007 was a little different than expected. As the big game than expected. 2007 was a little different Atlanta’s towards I found myself driving neared kick-off, Harts the and Martha Geisshuesler, President of Pilatus, Hunziker, & CFO for Pilatus. VP and safe arrival at After the successful pick-up at the airport the 2 the hotel, we had just enough time to catch Super Bowl Sunday Super of joining Americans, I enjoy the annual ritual As with most on Super Bowl Sunday to watch the two friends and family best teams in the NFL From The President The President From game. Now let me clarify that Thomas and Martha did not Thomas and Martha game. Now let me clarify that to Atlanta to just watch football with yours truly. There was a Atlanta to just watch football with yours truly. to plan to be executed, -INSURANCE!! game much larger

2 3 Robert E. Breiling Turboprops Turboprops Single Engine Twin Engine Single Turboprop Powered Aircraft Accident Analysis, Custom Input Custom Input Robert E. Breiling Per 100,000 HrsPer 100,000 Hrs 2.07 0.72 2.20 0.78 Associates, Boca Raton, FL, April 2006. Data source: Breiling, Robert E., Department/Unit S/E Turboprop vs. T/E Turboprop Comparative Accident Data Fleets --U.S. & Canadian Model Introduction through 2005 Cumulative Flight HoursAccidentsFatal Accidents 7,110,669 42,671,349 147 51 938 332 PC-12 KA 200 Single Turboprop Powered Aircraft Accident Analysis, Custom Input Custom Input Per 100,000 HrsPer 100,000 Hrs 0.96 0.17 0.99 0.30 Associates, Boca Raton, FL, April 2006. Data source: Breiling, Robert E., Fleet SizeCumulative Flight HoursAccidentsFatal Accidents 1,150,841 446 8,009,068 11 2 1,204 79 24 PC-12 vs. King Air 200 Comparative Accident Data Fleets --U.S. & Canadian Model Introduction through 2005 Department/Unit I look forward to seeing you all in Texas for our our for Texas seeing you all in I look forward to Convention! Annnual POPA 11th As POPA continues to grow and puruse various missions for to grow and puruse various missions continues As POPA to are looking for additional members our membership, we there are three openings Board. Currently, serve on the POPA of that Board Members must be owners available. Please note interested in serving on the Board, please a PC-12. If you are (770) 605-2790 or [email protected]. contact me direct at POPA BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED POPA The Voice of the Pilatus Community!” of the Pilatus Voice The “POPA... ed rst fl fi ANNOUNCED Anousheh Ansari Anousheh Ansari ~ ~ KEYNOTE SPEAKER SPEAKER KEYNOTE her home country for her new home in the United her home country for her new home Anousheh States at age 16. Over the next 20 years, learned the English language, earned a bachelor’s and computer engineering in electronics degree a Mason University in 1989 and George from in electrical engineering from degree master’s University in 1992, learned Washington George the telecommunications business at MCI, became became a a successful serial entrepreneur, Vision Ansari X Prize Foundation’s member of the Most recently of Trustees. and their Board Circle August 2006, she became the world’s in by joining the crew female private space explorer of the Soyuz TMA-9 Mission to the international space station. Sharing her mantra, “If you want to change the world, you must be the change you want to see in the world” we will certainly be to have her speak. honored Keynote speaker Anousheh Ansari has much to Anousheh Keynote speaker in yourself and what about aviation, belief share can enable in you can accomplish, and what you Iran born in Tehran, Anousheh, the world. Host FBO - - Host FBO Host Hotel - - Host Hotel 11th Annual 11th Atlantic Aviation Atlantic Aviation The Westin Riverwalk The Westin POPA Convention POPA April 26th- 28th, 2007! April 26th-

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fi ights go fl ng had been obtained, fi This more about this event. nd out fi ying, he conducts safety and and safety conducts he ying, fl ight (WX) brie fl ights end up at the intended destination. fl of the requirement for smoke detectors in aircraft smoke detectors in aircraft for of the requirement lavatories.) http://www.tsb.gc.ca/en/reports/air/1998/a98h0003/ a98h0003.asp Michael McKendry is a 17,100 hour ATP, with ratings for single single for ratings with ATP, hour 17,100 a is McKendry Michael nished… and multi engine land and sea, helicopter, and glider, CFI-A, II II CFI-A, glider, and helicopter, sea, and land engine multi and Michael McKendry Consulting, LLC Safety Aviation Hopkinton, NH (603) 66-9833 [email protected] NOTE: (1) (NTSB DCA83AA028) (This accident was the genesis (2) “tasked” by the Region to “tasked” by 91 As a Part indicated. as the Inspector was an “occurrence” of fairly low that he’d be the pilot felt (correctly) movement, operation). a 135, or 91K interest (unlike The pilot asked him to “put this to bed”. The Inspector wanted The pilot and the Inspector said “Yes”. if he was “data mining”, and could get an “Assist” on this, asked him if the Controllers been characterized as such. He wanted he said it had already time, total time in make/model, certi such items as total BFR and recurrent training, from date of last type & number, what source the pre- it, and he said he was That was about and what happened. fi I hope you will give Why am I telling you about this event? reacted in a similar some thought to how you might have would work for you? Perhaps you would What circumstance. The pilot states he will change have done things differently. have the approach the weather parameters under which he’ll he did something you plate out, and nav aids set up. Perhaps case, we should, In any like, and may incorporate in your SOP. It is unlikely that strive to learn form the experiences of others. ourselves. we’ll live long enough to have them all I feel Training. survey was just conducted regarding PC-12 A something SIMCOM that “LOFT” type training might be Not all could incorporate into recurrent training. as planned; not all Small events can lead to big changes. ME and Aircraft Dispatcher. He served as a FAA Aviation Safety Safety Aviation FAA a as served He Dispatcher. Aircraft and ME Counselor for twenty years, and is a FAASTeam Representative. Representative. FAASTeam a is and years, twenty for Counselor Mike has formal training in Aircraft Accident Investigation, Investigation, Accident Aircraft in training formal has Mike Safety Management Systems, Human Factors, International International Factors, Human Systems, Management Safety Operations and CRM. When not not When CRM. and Operations compliance audits and is an IS-BAO Accredited Auditor. Auditor. Accredited IS-BAO an is and audits compliance They followed ashing lights. fl re trucks had been visible almost as fi ew. (Some employers have it within (Some employers ew. fl x was crossed with a half a needle x was crossed with a half fi nal approach fi ection on the LOC, on glideslope, and the approach lights fl re was not a friendly place. He thanked them for interrupting (Continued from Page 6) (Continued soon as the runway… all those Region gets a rundown on any Each morning the FAA accidents, incidents, or “occurrences” from the previous FSDO Inspector had been A day (or weekend on Mondays). The Air National Guard The When the pilot got to the FBO the next Inspector - The FAA the avionics technician (whom he had spoken with the day, previous evening) saw him and mentioned that the FSDO had They wanted him to call them back. For most of us called. this is at least as anxiety provoking as the actual event. I have and Safety Counselor for twenty years, served as an FAA Representative. However, Team Safety am currently an FAA I still get an uncomfortable feeling when I’m asked to call do so Inspector following any “interesting” event. I an FAA and so did our intrepid aviator. cautiously, The de The controller had previously were in sight at 1600msl. control frequency, cleared the aircraft to land on the approach a change to the again lowering the workload by not requiring fourteen minutes… to landing- time, takeoff Total tower freq. IFR, about eleven minutes. The airport law enforcement the aircraft to the FBO ramp. was business-like and representative had a few questions, but what a Pilatus PC- None of the CFR members knew friendly. like a single engine 12 was (the tower had told them it was Air). So, the pilot showed them the location of the King exits, and mentioned that, with lots of the emergency battery, composite material utilized in construction, downwind of any fi and they parted company. their dinner, It is the habit of many aviators to set up the approach for a aviators to set up the approach for It is the habit of many is low (and to have the approach return when the weather more than 7,600 hours The pilot had accumulated plate out). to and had always taught that habit in crew served aircraft, others with whom he and 4 miles in snow as 2,300 over, He had not considered that procedure. an occasion when he might need to follow he had left the right side of the cockpit set up for However, arrival. He days’ the ILS to that runway from the previous certainly lowered the was glad for that circumstance, for it more probable workload, and made a satisfactory outcome with considerably less angst. The controller asked for souls on board, and fuel, and the on board, and fuel, asked for souls The controller this an authority to consider he’d exercised his pilot knew had made the decision, The controller situation. emergency all work load. Not the pilot’s process, lowered and in the the cockpit. CRM takes place within their standard procedures). ight fl ight we fl y as safe fl eld ight. fi fl ight? Only you can truly ight? Only you can fl rst place. There is nothing more foolish There is rst place. fi nd out that “Nope, this truly is the worst!”. nd out that “Nope, this truly is the worst!”. fi ying stories. However, poor decision making and the ying stories. However, fl and Murphy throw ight. So take that curveball Mother Nature than convincing yourself into thinking that you have seen than convincing yourself into thinking worse only to and how we make our It is what we learn from those events Being able to listen decisions later on that make the difference. signs to make the to your gut and remember those tell-tail outcomes. affects conservative decision is what positively is usually an inference Whenever you read of an accident there it. On every to the “Chain of Events” that caused evening. It goes both ways, the amount of sleep the night the amount of sleep goes both ways, evening. It the all affect during the day the amount of rest before and a 10-minute road. Simply taking we make down the decisions body can do the mind and the day to shutdown nap during Ask yourself, listen to your gut. But you still have to wonders. enough for the are you truly rested you are prior to determine how rested of a line boy observing a twin Cessna I remember a story The aircraft was covered shutting down. landing, taxing up and passengers out and passed them The pilot calmly got his in ice. the to the condition of the aircraft, their bags. Impervious as the passengers As soon and departed. passengers took them pilot completely collapsed, shaking from were out of sight the of how close they were to not making the fear and realization to and by shear luck had the altitude it. “I was at full power he exclaimed. make it to the runway,” but unfortunately it I wish I could say his story is unique, get such colorful Where else would we happens over and over. hangar escapes stories like elements have contributed to many narrow end in tragedy. this, but more often than not, they simply have been faced with All pilots have had moments where they too hard only to regret the unexpected, or pushed themselves being there in the Deciding to deviate make decisions that break that chain. a proceed to an alternate, or postpone around weather, When you fool until the weather improves are great examples. yourself into thinking that the situation is better than it really is and press on, you add another link in the chain. So remember listen to your gut! Set personal limitations and to set just rely on the FARs do not deviate from them. Don’t your limits. Six approaches in six months might not meet your comfort or skill needs. Strive to identify your strengths and weaknesses, and seek additional training and the pursuit of knowledge. and skills one Flying is one of the greatest profession, hobby, to quest to be able It is a never-ending can master. as humanly possible. And being able to never regret a single as humanly possible. fl you...and knock it out of the park! Peter Duncan - Chief Pilot Pilatus Flight Department Broom y. Do not y. fl the ight, checked fl then Mother ight and fl ight really that important? fl ight is not conducted with every ight is fl ight. Waking up every hour to check Waking ight. fl Gut Check! Check! Gut ight. A meeting that goes late, the slight onset of a cold, that goes late, the slight onset of a meeting A ight. deviate from those limits. We all have that little voice inside We deviate from those limits. The difference head. that reminds us we are getting over our that voice than others. is some people are better at listening to to fall back, make a Having personal limitations allows us guess our actions. safer decision without having to second are times, even though all of the personal limitations there Yet, your gut. Fatigue is a are in place you still have to listen to major element in any sleep through the alarm. Or the time, making sure you don’t push to get home that having a long day of meetings and the attention towards safety. Is any attention towards safety. you will Set personal limits when and where un-forecasted weather, any of a thousand events which any un-forecasted weather, more critical. Keeping a clear head make decisions much go according to plan is the quintessential when things do not challenge of all pilots. be realistic with yourself. Stop and So what to do? First, are of day you’ve had, the issues you consider the type When you consider your comfort level. facing and evaluate the the consequences if Nature or Murphy (the law) throws you a curveball. Now it’s Now it’s you a curveball. Murphy (the law) throws Nature or a combination of circumstances time. Usually it is gut check with the be fully comfortable against you to that conspire fl weather, fueled the airplane, did the pre- fueled the weather, It is always inevitable, you’ve planned the inevitable, you’ve It is always 8 9 c. fi elds scattered scattered elds fi cult to miss the fi ight plan, it was not necessary as we fl ight. As the saying goes, “To each his own,” goes, “To As the saying ight. fl nal cruising altitude, which gave us an astounding view which gave us an astounding view nal cruising altitude, fi Capt. James Carter S/N #635 Miami, FL The ‘Aviation Gods’ were shining down upon us with upon us with were shining down Gods’ The ‘Aviation was almost so much so that it above-and-below, clear skies into the clear as it blended to discern the horizon impossible The twenty-knot of Bimini. waters East of the island Bahamian we reached thirty-minutes Within either. tailwind did not hurt our Andros. and of the Berry Islands Turk. Grand SSE at Rajay put us on course direct to turn to the A prettier sight than the hues of turquoise I have never seen a chain of islands known as the Exumas. blue that surround the but it also gives one a comfortable Not only was it beautiful, there are numerous air peace of mind knowing descending through had a visual on the island and the airport impossible to miss the mountains rising from 180. It was FL dif the sea that form the island, and certainly out into the Caribbean aerodrome as the single-runway extends Sea. and we were, Thomas approach control took our hand-off, St. 10, right hand traf “Cleared visual approach to runway throughout this island chain that could handle a Pilatus, should chain that could handle a Pilatus, should throughout this island arise. an emergency slid beneath our aircraft. Turk later Grand An hour-and-a-half the mountains of the In the distance one could make out absolutely nothing Dominican Republic, but to the East was want to go there. No, thank you. but the vast sea. Don’t and handled San Juan center was extremely professional our destination our transition across Puerto Rico towards Although we were Islands (TIST). Virgin Thomas, U.S. – St. operating on an IFR smooth landing was insured by a A Contact tower 118.80.” taxied We the runway. steady breeze blowing directly down any mental trauma to Customs and were cleared in without – always a good thing. taxi ride – two actually – delivered the passengers safe-and- A the yacht. Haven Marina, were they boarded Yacht sound to and I was They were thrilled about their upcoming charter, thrilled about the Voyage. I guess. Bon nitely fi nal altitude, nal fi rst couple of rst couple fi popa Pilatus Owners & Pilots Association ight AUTHORS NEEDED! fl it was only a matter of ooded the beach area I knew fl ll your uppermost desires. Imagine my despair when my ll your uppermost desires. Looking for regular, quarterly quarterly regular, Looking for In Newsletter. contributors to the POPA membership free you will receive return, please contact If interested, in POPA. Office. Home Laura at the POPA Thank you! fi Well, here we are, with Spring approaching, once again. Here once again. are, with Spring approaching, here we Well, things, but a number of Florida that suggests in sunny South is the others in Fort Lauderdale foreshadows all the one that As the Break. of college Spring pandemonium boss informed me, “Get the airplane ready. We are going are going We “Get the airplane ready. boss informed me, for a week.” ‘Down Island’ Thomas. It is was based out of St. The yacht he had chartered making it more than 97 feet in length with a 24.5 feet beam, adequate for his party of six. Of course the party owner’s was all excited over their trip, but quite frankly I was excited about the colleges would ring, and it did. time before the phone to get away from it all there is no better I guess if you have to charter a yacht, and if you really want means to do so than Islands will de Virgin the British seclusion, a cruise of ful down. Naturally it was another picture- of Fort Lauderdale perfect, early morning departure out given a 090 degree heading were We Executive (FXE) airport. quick glance down A and a climb to 2000 feet. of runway 08 off of beach reaching as the shoreline revealed a desolate stretch too early for the far as the eye could see, apparently much late-night partying spring breakers. change of sectors and controllers got us a quick climb to A 16,000 feet and an on-course heading, “Proceed direct Rajay,” change A an intersection just Northwest of Nassau, Bahamas. to Miami center further cleared our climb to our Flight Level 270. 10 11 le remain fi le. fi le should decrease until you reach a le should decrease fi c operations. You should expect to work should expect You c operations. fi own pro own fl ciency threshold where you are obtaining the ciency threshold where fi Improvements with your insurance program Improvements with with your broker and account executive assigned to with your broker and agents passed along to different your account and not year after year. within the same company year through either coverage and should occur every aspects of your pro or pricing. If all other the strengths and weaknesses of each offer. Only after of each offer. and weaknesses the strengths are you be assured you this process can completing for market will support the best program the receiving your speci • unchanged, as your experience level increases, unchanged, as your your risk pro pro provider) available for an best rates (from each owner- [email protected] In Summary: 2007 presents the owner of a Pilatus PC-12 many In Summary: 2007 presents the owner of or she stays informed aviation insurance opportunities if he aviation insurance and utilizes an aggressive, knowledgeable should expect the process addressed above to You broker. and to receive market updates throughout occur every year, of any potential your policy period to keep you informed aviation your affect changes in the industry which may insurance program. Gray Jeff Agencies, Inc. 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Large ts all program. Large fi That effort is IS-BAO – an International Standard for Business International Standard is IS-BAO – an That effort issue of 2004 October, An article in the Aircraft Operations. be found at: www.ibac. may Aviation Commercial Business & or, org/is-bao/B&C%20Aviation%20IS-BAO%20Piece.pdf and click on the http://www.ibac.org visit the IBAC website: red go to IS-BAO icon. one-size IS-BAO is not a a bases and aircraft types will have departments with multiple than departments operating manual and program very different pilots and a mechanic. one aircraft with two the only member of your PC-12 Flight I know…you are single A has a program for you as well. Department. IS-BAO a year ago. If you pilot IS-BAO manual was developed about as IS-BAO, there a program as large care to pursue don’t and level of bar, is another resource for raising the safety I have included an professionalism in you aircraft operation. Model Code Aviators’ Aviation’s introduction to the Secure incorporate these of Conduct. I’ll bet many of you already If this Code practices in your day-to-day aviation endeavors. interests you, be sure to visit: http://www.secureav.com/Notes- for-Implementers.pdf. ed carriers have manuals and carriers have manuals ed fi cations to guide them in day-to-day to guide them cations ight departments top managers have gone ight departments fi fl Tools for Enhancing Safety and Professionalism and Professionalism Safety Enhancing for Tools operational activities. Carriers develop Standard Operating develop Standard activities. Carriers operational part and parcel Those documents become (SOPs). Procedures way of other) employees’ (and aviator’s of the professional conducting business. that the safety record for Safety folks point out Aviation The adversely impacted by a lack of regulatory the rest of us may be Company standards and procedures. guidance, or formal corporate Within to school on the air carriers. They have formalized SOPs, carriers. to school on the air to guide their operations. policies, and manuals in addressing aviation has been reactionary Historically, and procedures are safety issues. Many regulations, policies, This is a bit like locking the barn the direct result of accidents. door after the horse is gone… Council (IBAC), Aviation In 1999, the International Business Association Aviation with support from the National Business adopted a proactive (NBAA) began developing a standard that in business aircraft approach to raising the safety bar operations. 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Unlike the Code of Conduct principles themselves, the Sample Recommended Practices may be modi VI Use of Technology Issues Security IV of Environmental V VI Use VII Aviation Advancement and Promotion of General I General Responsiblities of Aviators of Responsiblities I General II III and People on the Surface Passengers and Pro Training The Principles The Code of Conduct consists of the following seven sections seven sections The Code of Conduct consists of the following recommended (each containing principles and sample practices). and to sustain and improve the GA community. The Code of community. the GA and to sustain and improve aviation. 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In my opinion, in pilot’s difference Standards (PTS) Test of the tasks outlined in the Practical skills each what guide still provide in an objective manner, pilot must demonstrate to safely exercise the privileges of his or hers respective level of certi your corporate coach or golf instructor, be pointing out to you in an objective and professional manner, your individual strengths and weakness in all the required PTS tasks required of your rating. In-depth knowledge of repertoire your aircraft systems should be part of any pilot’s analyze the maintenance of knowledge in order to effectively and operational capability of his aircraft. Understanding the operational rules of part of every pilots informational data base. Last but not lest, a pilot should demonstrate an operational understanding and ability to operate all avionics, weather detecting equipment, and autopilot related equipment on-board his or hers aircraft. Can all this done in a two or three day annual refresher course? or organizations but not to the level that most pilots Yes, would deem highly pro environment. I might add not all of the above items carry the all of the above items I might add not environment. an initial time. In doing weight and teaching same training I training course, the aircraft but the integration of to seven hours, PC-12 in six an additional twenty hours of training. subsystems may take transitioning courses are experiencing The airlines in their aircraft system and about a 30-70 mix of Flight Management System (FMS) understanding the aircrafts such devices. programming and using some letter, Ty’s the topics brought up in As far as many of good supplemental training i.e., survival of the subjects make and advanced FMS/GPS/MFD’s courses, upset training, companies in existence that There are already operations. of these courses specialize in these courses. I think attendance can only improve the individual pilots refresher training these courses to “check the box” on annual does not meet the criteria. refresher As to use in-aircraft as opposed to simulator-based The merits of both. training, why not use a combination of a number of articles in these systems have been hashed out in but combined the past. Each has its strength and weaknesses, a variety of scenarios gives the pilot a strong background in and skill enhancing tasks. and his own skills, The more a pilot knows about his aircraft how many the safer the pilot will become. No matter hours a pilot may possess, it is tantamount on him to keep hours a pilot may possess, it is tantamount needed may have competent in those critical skills, that, when perfectly in order to to be recalled in an instant and executed ensure the safe out come of the ying fl ying knowledge base and thus fl ying is a lot more complex than fl c Control (ATC) system we operate (ATC) c Control fi ed as initial and refresher training for ed as initial and ve years ago. So an understanding of the fi fi rst employed in the military and airlines. fi ight, especially before we try to utilize them in an fl ight operational emergency checklist with easy to checklist with easy ight operational emergency fl nition or guidelines to drive it, the work of the Training Training to drive it, the work of the nition or guidelines fi fteen years ago. Enhanced Refresher Training Refresher Enhanced What I have outlined above is the core of any good refresher training course. How these tasks are taught is up to the and instructors. Scenario individual training organizations based training is an excellent way to operationally check a pilots ability to integrate a lot of tasks in a real world instrument environment. Fourth, we have a wide variety of weather detection equipment at our disposal, unheard of just fi should be addressed somewhere in our training needs. Course reading aviation based publications and following general aviation developments on internet websites goes a long way Third, the avionics capabilities in meeting this requirement. of our aircraft grows by leaps and bounds. Understanding the capabilities of our on-board equipment is essential to safety of it was just twenty- Traf Air airspace and in is an essential part of our Second, General Aviation Aviation Second, General identify tasks and subtasks by emergency groups. I might identify tasks and subtasks by emergency job with their Quick add that Pilatus has done a very good S/N 401 and Reference Handbook (QRH) for the PC-12/45 has also done up in emulating this concept. Simcom, likewise, their checklist to include the a very good job in organizing Armed Forces concept PC-12/47. Both checklists follow the needs. of tabulated systems and emergency evolve to in the future? So where should training on the PC-12 and emergency First, I might add the basic concept of system world as it was over sixty training is still valid in today’s years ago where and Development Committee or “TDC” in this area is ground or “TDC” in this area is ground and Development Committee breaking. and airlines have determined what the military Historically, is generally classi focus in training is Their community. Aviation the General operations to include a particular aircraft model. Modes of drifted into their operational and administrative procedures rather than a system training programs as an afterthought you have a program that is heavy in the Thus, design change. systems to include understanding of the aircraft operations Air Force abnormal procedures. Some of the and emergency in organization and Navy checklists are truly an exercise They have tabbed their and human factors understanding. aircraft I have been reading Ty Carter’s letter on alternate training on alternate training letter Carter’s Ty reading I have been many I know 2006 newsletter. Winter the POPA options in a topic that this list, and it is contributed to make of you have All twelve of his alternate pilot. every PC-12 directly affects the are excellent topics to round out training options listed skills, and decision- pilot knowledge, PC-12 operator’s Since refresher training has no real making capabilities. de 24 25 own by general aviation pilots, fl of the worlds best general aviation aircraft. ight in one (Continued from Page 24) (Continued Ron Cox ATM (772)538-1965 Cell [email protected] Constant vigilance in the air, and mastery of some of the most the air, Constant vigilance in ever sophisticated equipment like most professional organizations is needed. Some is professional organizations like most if a premium discount offering are organizations insurance in a two training course multiple refresher the pilot attends the pilot and training burden on This eases the year period. method Whatever conducting the training. the organization with the instructor and pilot you choose, close coordination should be done well in advance of the receiving the training to maximize training time. training course in order demand each of us optimize our skills to the fullest in the optimize our skills to the fullest in the demand each of us and competent Above all, enjoy safe training environment. fl cate. cate. fi ights. As the ights. fl nes of Belgian fi (Continued on Page 27) the con ight) within fl On eld had hosted German Me109’s. fi The club was easy match. that would be an gured BRIGHT, CRISP LCD MONITORS IN ANY ANY IN LCD MONITORS CRISP BRIGHT, fi ight check. 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Flemish speaking and the French speaking I had settled into the job (including recurrent months later, reasons). I began to training in small arms, for obvious really miss Many of you have already experienced what it is like to what it have already experienced Many of you European experience in the and have more recent in Europe and would I taught in Belgium I do. For three years skies than of those experiences. and compare some like to share Headquarters in assigned to NATO In early 1990, I was while the kids were at great place to be A Brussels, Belgium. and travel in Europe, and it was getting the right age to learn was to be a Air Force. It song” in the close to be my “swan my constant association with airplanes. “desk job”, not like overseas was to head the maintenance My last job before going Not a Wing. for our My European Adventure... European My 26 27 ight following from ATC ATC from ight following fl ying. 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It is quite different outside of that haven. outside of that haven. different ying. It is quite fl y an average of 500 hours/year. The unknown is The unknown y an average of 500 hours/year. fl rental over and above the its extra expense ight carried fl own across the pond by a young man, obviously bent own across the another fee), led (fees apply), a visit to Meteo (weather, fl fi eld was operated by NATO, there were no fees associated there were no was operated by NATO, eld (Continued from Page 26) from (Continued town in southern Belgium, Charleoi. The typical The typical town in southern Belgium, Charleoi. services. In my case I can pass it on to the ATC for a charge whether I ATC charter customers and I will continue to use VFR or IFR. My concern is that there will be a lot of the am Now, if this sounds like an expensive proposition, look at the Now, similarity with what is being proposed right here in our own know about the rest of you, but proposed backyard. I don’t $.70/gallon increase in fuel tax at 60-70 gallons per hour is in operating costs, particularly going to make a difference since we of Charleoi consisted of the following actions: A A actions: of Charleoi consisted of the following it. was great, as long as you could afford Cross-Countrys (as they were, remember within the con remember within (as they were, Cross-Countrys After completing the test of Belgian airspace) were made to small outlying airstrips. airstrips. to small outlying airspace) were made of Belgian Each and there is no uncontrolled airspace, ATC, fee. Contacts with If you were billed to the club. on building time at any risk. was a visit to the tower (another fee), pre engine start (“call you back” even though there was no other movement on the taxi (“call you back”, fee), taxi, request permission for takeoff (fee per approach), (fee), approaches ATC (“call….,fee), landings (fee), taxi (fee for communication), shutdown and fueling. Now you may get an idea why general aviation is Europe has lagged behind what we have here in the States. The compensation was that the folks were great and the the European countryside, you can appreciate the dif the European countryside, VFR with my IFR or it anywhere in Europe, day or night, long ordeal The reassembly had proved to be a U.S. licenses. cut wires and cables because the dealer in the U.S. had merely As a note, the when the airplane was disassembled. fi with our club The odd thing about this plane is that they in the airplane. as such I could were able to retain the N registration and Another group of Europeans approached me in Brussels. The me in Brussels. Another group of Europeans approached Headquarters. NATO group mostly was people who worked at in the states. It Turbo-Arrow They had purchased a Piper The to Belgium. had been disassembled, crated, and shipped they needed someone reassembly was nearly completed and to perform the check the tiniest of grass strips, unless the airport manager had set unless the airport manager had set the tiniest of grass strips, could not land. If the out the wind tee, you was a fee. Fuel in the very early 90’s you landed, there was VFR charts with the I left my running about $5.00/gallon. as they cost around $50 per chart, and club when I departed years apart. If anybody has the only updates were navigation by map reading. one might have doing while I was there. 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y domestically. domestically. y fl Please note: (aircraft) radio services who Aviation (ship) and Applicants in the Maritime 2005. the edition of July If you change the “N” number of your aircraft, you must notify the FCC in writing. There is no fee required. No action If you change the “N” number of your aircraft, you must notify the FCC in writing. band. If you change your licensee is required when you add or replace a transmitter that operates in the same frequency There is no fee Administrative Update. information (legal name, address, etc.) you must submit FCC Form 605 for Administrative Update. required for FROM: http://wireless.fcc.gov/aviation/fctsht4.html HOW DO I MAKE CHANGES DURING MY LICENSE TERM? LICENSE DO I MAKE CHANGES DURING MY HOW MAY I OPERATE MY AIRCRAFT RADIO WHILE MY APPLICATIONS ARE BEING PROCESSED? APPLICATIONS WHILE MY RADIO AIRCRAFT MY I OPERATE MAY RESTRICTED OPERATOR PERMIT RESTRICTED OPERATOR At least one person on each aircraft an aircraft radio station license for the Operator Permit. This requirement is in addition to the requirement to have radio equipment on board an VHF aircraft. No Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is required to operator aircraft when that aircraft is be valid for your lifetime. The fee for a required to obtain this permit. The FCC will mail the permit to you and it will Restricted Permit is in addition to any fee paid for an aircraft license. The temporary operating authority form. detach, and retain the temporary operating authority attached to the application kept with your station records until you is valid for 90 days after you submit your application to the FCC and should be receive your license/permit through the mail. HOW DO I OBTAIN A LICENSE? A DO I OBTAIN HOW Aircraft station applicants and licensees. 404, 405B, and 900) previously used by Form 605 replaces three forms (Forms modi Aircraft station licensing purposes including new station applications, license It will be used for all individual licensing requirement for all aircraft operating domestically. This means that you do not need a license to means that you do not need a license This domestically. requirement for all aircraft operating individual licensing All other aircraft radio stations must aircraft operating domestically. aboard or ELT VHF radio, radar, operate a two-way or by be licensed by the FCC either individually IS DOMESTIC OPERATION? WHAT land in a foreign country or communicate via radio with foreign ground Aircraft operating domestically do not If airspace is permitted, so long as the previous conditions are met. stations. Flying in international or foreign Islands) a license is Bahamas, British Virgin (e.g., Canada, Mexico, you travel to a foreign destination, however, required. WHICH AIRCRAFT ARE WHICH AIRCRAFT INCLUDED? License Information the FCC released a On October 26, 1996, scheduled air carriers, air taxis, as well as general aviation aircraft, so lon The new rule applies to all aircraft, including as they license cancellations, application withdrawals, request for duplicate licenses, application amendments, license renewals, keep a must You years. The FCC will mail the license to you and it will be valid for ten and administrative updates. and include any to sign and date your application forget station records. Don’t copy of your license with the aircraft’s applicable fees, otherwise it may be returned. have submitted your application(s) to the FCC so long as you may operate your aircraft radio after you You The Telecommunications Act of 1996, which became law on February 8, 1996, brought about fundamental changes about fundamental 8, 1996, brought law on February 1996, which became Act of Telecommunications The equipment used of radio transmitting include all types Aircraft radio stations stations. of aircraft radio in the licensing locator transmitters and emergency navigation equipment, radio radar, radiotelephones, aircraft, e.g., two-way aboard an of aircraft in is to ensure safety radio equipment purpose of aircraft The primary (ELTs). Aircraft Radio Stations Aircraft summary of the recent rule changes and gives guidance to commercial, as well as general aviation aircraft owners, to commercial, as well as general aviation rule changes and gives guidance summary of the recent and operation of aircraft radio stations. concerning the licensing FCC CUSTOMS CUSTOMS FCC ight ight fl fl which costs about $80 for each visit to Mexico or $200 for an annual pass (similar in concept to our Customs decal in the U.S.). The Customs cer will ask fi le your fi ight of Cancun. ight of Cancun. fl rst route. rst fi able and similar to what fi c light, with three working fi (Continued on Page 33) (Continued on Page 33) fth choice, which is a straight line between New fth choice, which is a straight line fi From east of the Mississippi, I would use Key West as the West I would use Key of the Mississippi, From east to Merida West linking Key The airways airport. departure is a route feet. Option two of 4,000 nm, with a MEA track 488 of Cuba, with an over closer to the shores This would add 50 nm compared to the This would add 50 nm TX is the best Mississippi, Brownsville, From west of the straight line over A you two choices. gateway airport, giving Merida will show a total of 515 nm, with the Gulf of Mexico to be to more conventional route would A of 15,000 feet. a MEA bringing Veracruz, the Gulf of Mexico to follow the shore of coverage is ATC of 4,000 feet. a MEA the total to 820 nm with way on the four routes mentioned above. excellent the entire There is a The distance is 525 nm with a Orleans and the Merida airport. of 15,000 feet. MEA When You Get There When You two runways, both more than long enough: The airport offers have a whole You feet. one is 10,499 feet and the other 7,545 There is also a STAR VOR. range of approaches from ILS to The airport is easily identi and SID. ATC’s lack of radar. you have in the U.S., with exception of the should not present any command of English is excellent and particular problem for IFR pilots. the name a full service FBO under On the ground, Merida offers in-house Customs and Immigration. If ASEUR, which offers of facilities are required, covered hangar space and maintenance be paid with a credit available. FBO gas and service fees can 2007, the cost of a gallon of jet fuel is As of January 20, card. is secure with a fence and does not present The airport $3.835. will any security concern. For a fee, the FBO plan and give you a weather report for your next destination. plan and give you a weather report for out to get your And while you do not have to hand cash facilities fee, ATC a Mexican service, you will be charged experience here is interesting, as those who have been to When you walk to the Customs facility, Mexico may know. inside the building sits a street traf of The Custom’s lights: red, amber and green. er er fi ight fl cate, fi ying: new fl ed for a small fee. For all fi eld at Merida is the Licenciado fi cate. Copy the passport of each one cate. Copy the passport of each fi ying abroad, I highly recommend that ying abroad, I highly recommend that ying fl fl ying to Mexico and Central America. If your ying to Mexico and Central fl cial name of the fi MMMD (most airports in Mexico start with MM). restricted areas or electric lines will not be shown. Before you leave, make yourself familiar with any website that can provide weather information for your route of ADDS is a great site, and is constantly and destinations. Of improving (http://adds.aviationweather.noaa.gov/metars/). Air Journey weather link, course, you are welcome to visit the which will provide you with Mexican radar information. Manuel Crecencio Rejon International Airport. The identi Airport. Manuel Crecencio Rejon International How to Get There How to Get The of of these documents, bring several copies that you can leave of these documents, bring several copies with the authorities if required to do so. documents with you, you need to carry original Obviously, entry process abroad but making duplicate copies will ease the and will expedite the requirements of Customs. to order the Latin My second high recommendation is This is the American trip kit (AMEX0446) from Jeppesen. only choice for approach charts to Mexico. In addition, secure ONC charts (J-25) keeping in mind that the ONC will help you visualize the terrain, towns, and major roadways. been updated though, that these charts have not Remember, in many years and should not be used for low of the passengers and crew aboard your airplane. Also, copy airplane. of the passengers and crew aboard your showing that you are the front page of your insurance policy covered for contact your primary policy does not include such coverage, agent. Most policies can be modi and airworthiness certi Documentation From my experience medical certi you copy your pilot license, registration, Journey to Merida... Journey Culture The Mayan To The Gateway Pilatus PC-12 is a While the business tool, the wonderful also well-suited aircraft is family to transport pilots, and friends to destinations not and opportunities to otherwise accessible ordinary holiday travelers. my I am sharing with you experiences, adventures and misadventures in to foreign destinations U.S. located close to the I shores. In this issue, have chosen Merida on Peninsula of Yucatan the Mexico. 32 33 y VFR, do y fl you speak to

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le an international hotels worth hotels worth mentioning the if none of above captured your fancy are the Hacienda Xcanatun and Hacienda Chichen Itza. All of these can be checked out on the web. letter as con border is not dif The to so opens up an entirely new world. Pilatus PC 12 is a fantastic airplane in The world which to explore distant lands. awaits. Thierry Pouille 33459 FL Jupiter, (561) 841-1551 [email protected] Return Process U.S., you will have to When departing Merida to return to the fi help you at your airport that in both cases you must call U.S. Customs of entry to advise them of your arrival. The time you give them is good notice of your arrival. hour’s for one hour before and one hour after: that is your landing If you window. ADIZ. If you before entering the ATC code from to close your not forget Flying to foreign lands requires more planning than a typical run. But hamburger What to Do the gateway to visit the ancient sites of Merida is the perfect well-visited Chichen Mayan culture, from the well-known and visit to A and Kanah. Itza to the less traveled sites of Uxmal a visit to the caves Merida would not be complete without many Cenote, deep of Loltun and a swim in the one of the signi freshwater reservoirs that had religious times. but U.S. dollars are The currency used in Mexico is the peso, taking small widely accepted. I would highly recommend around this area can be done best via Traveling bills with you. Of course, in Mexico, they drive on the same side of rental car. are available with the road as in the U.S. Numerous car rentals The roads are in air conditioning and automatic transmission. are easily accessible. good shape, and most tourist locations nd the best-kept-secret fi century. All of the rooms lie around an impressive century. th (Continued from Page 32) from Page 32) (Continued The Hacienda Uayamon was built in 1700, preserving for us a perfect example of colonial architecture with high ceilings, elegant décor and spacious public areas. The hacienda is comprised of 10 casitas, which are individual They were originally built for houses along a tree lined road. Each during the 19th century. the elite of the hacienda staff of its twelve luxurious freestanding casitas features exquisite accommodations, a terrace and private garden. Other The Hacienda Santa Rosa de Lima lies on a road between The Hacienda Santa Rosa de Lima lies An original Grenada. Merida and Progresso in the village of spectacular grounds. 18th century building, it is surrounded by Recreation includes horseback riding and bicycles. courtyard. The restaurant is located within the old factory The courtyard. main gardens. buildings and overlooks the breathtaking Hacienda San Jose is a restored nobleman’s estate dating back Hacienda San Jose is a restored nobleman’s to the 19 The Hacienda Temozon is located not only at the heart of Temozon The Hacienda gateway to the Puuc the Mayan countryside but also at the This 18th century hacienda has sites of Uxmal and Kanah. The Hol Be Spa been transformed into a small luxury hotel. area overlooking the tranquil swimming a relaxation offers includes tennis, pool and lush tropical gardens. Recreation walks. swimming, horseback riding, and archaeological of regional and a blend Restaurant offers Temozon The and are organic international cuisine. Most of the ingredients come from the gardens. Numerous hotels are available in and around Merida. are available in and around Merida. Numerous hotels many countries in the world, Having traveled throughout has been to my personal challenge The Mexican the chosen destination. accommodations at wonderful haciendas that are peninsula has many Yucatan These are the converted general public. poorly known to the who typically would be growing private homes of landowners, or cotton. My recommendations for the crops such as sisal Hacienda San Temozon, are the Hacienda Mexican peninsula Jose or Hacienda Uayamon. Where to Stay Where you to press the button. If green lights up, you are free to lights up, you the button. If green you to press if you will ask you questions; lights up, they go; if orange The to open your suitcase. you will be asked get a red light, to fear. is harmless, with nothing experience Photo: Paul Bowen Paul Photo: 6 e 00 al ue 00% 00% 00% % 1 1 1 al V Res 52 % e 2 00 al ue 2 % al V Res e 004 al ue % al V Res 32 e 00 al ue % al V Res 22 e 00 al ue 2 % al V Res 6 00 e 001 al ue 75% 69% 74% 77% 83% 95% 2 % al 52 V Res 00 2 % 84% 89% 88% 88% 94% 98% e 525 2 000 al ue 0B % 0 al 004 9 V CJ1+ C

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34 35 ed fi eld, Colorado. eld, fi cation at the end of this year. fi ight was great. All systems operated ight was great. fl rst transatlantic journey from Switzerland, transatlantic journey from Switzerland, rst fi the Next Generation cation at the end of 2007, fi COMPLETES COLD WEATHER TRIALS WEATHER COLD COMPLETES 2 March, 2007 eld, fi NEXT GENERATION PC-12 CROSSES ATLANTIC, ATLANTIC, CROSSES PC-12 GENERATION NEXT “The entire transatlantic “The entire transatlantic completed its cold weather testing perfectly and the aircraft weather trials in Canada, the During the cold a day early. any exceptionally well and without new systems performed new avionics and the displays in particular The problems. extreme cold exceeded all our expectations while experiencing -10° F and less,” said temperatures down to temperatures of Ulli Gehling, Director Program Management. Inuit province Iqaluit, the regional capital of the Canadian due to its very low of Nunavut, is an ideal test location and lack of airspace temperatures, an 8,600 foot runway Air Force until airport was operated by the US The restrictions. 1963 and today is the regional airport. new systems behavior The cold weather trials demonstrated the evaluated the The tests under extreme cold temperatures. power for engine performance of the electrical system, battery displays, and veri start up, avionics system start up, and their operation throughout the entire environmental envelope. their operation throughout the entire environmental Slated for certi including a fully PC-12 features a number of improvements, Apex avionics system, a new integrated Honeywell Primus and a Group DesignworksUSA, cockpit designed by BMW The engine. Whitney Canada PT6A more powerful Pratt & aircraft is on track for certi While making its PC-12 stopped at Iqaluit, Canada the prototype Next Generation weather trials, before arriving at Pilatus’ for a series of cold headquarters in Broom American North Broom ciency fi cations and completions exibility and ef fi fl Pilatus Press Releases Releases Press Pilatus This designation will allow Pilatus cation for US registered and non-US cation for US registered and AIRCRAFT, LTD AIRCRAFT, fi issuance of the recurrent Standard cation and fi eld, Colorado. eld, fi CREDENTIAL TO PILATUS BUSINESS PILATUS TO CREDENTIAL AIRWORTHINESS REPRESENTATIVE REPRESENTATIVE AIRWORTHINESS 2007 Colorado, 2 March, eld, fi FAA AWARDS ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGNATED DESIGNATED ORGANIZATIONAL AWARDS FAA Broom Business Aircraft, LTD to continue to maintain the highest Aircraft, LTD Business Swiss-based company level of quality standards for which the is well-known. of our organization allowing Pilatus to continue to meet of our organization Thomas says goals and customer expectations of quality.” Aircraft, President and CEO of Pilatus Business Hunziker, Ltd. Pilatus performs avionics modi Airport Metropolitan of the PC-12 at the Rocky Mountain in Broom “This achievement increases the Airworthiness Certi of the Pilatus manufactured aircraft; to include airworthiness of the FAA. aircraft, engines and their parts on behalf Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd, the U.S. subsidiary of Pilatus Aircraft, Ltd, the U.S. subsidiary Pilatus Business of appointment announces the FAA’s Aircraft in Switzerland, Airworthiness Designated the company as an Organizational to support its PC-12 program. Representative (ODAR) Aircraft as an designation of Pilatus Business “The FAA’s testament to our excellent quality and ODAR is a strong Vice , Wiesner our team,” said Patrick the high expertise of The ODAR designation authorizes President, Production. to determine the conformity of the Aircraft Pilatus Business inspection, certi nition Active Matrix Matrix Active nition fi ight training, worldwide since ight training, worldwide since fl ight deck available today.” ight deck available today.” fl easily view important pilots can ight display, fl eld, MO. Re-named Midwest Aviation Center Aviation eld, MO. Re-named Midwest fi ight progress as well as Vision-1TM, the industry’s the industry’s Vision-1TM, ight progress as well as fl rst phase of geographic expansion with the purchase of rst phase fi ight data. ight ight. ight data such as aircraft position, attitude, altitude, vertical explained Avionics,” by Universal rst synthetic vision system The EFI-890R features 8.9-inch high-de features 8.9-inch The EFI-890R integrated which are fully displays (AMLCD), Liquid Crystal displays The large-format avionics. existing with the aircraft’s HSI, radar indicator, ADI, existing replace the PC-12’s creating an VSI, RMI and airspeed indicators altimeter, environment with easy-to-read, advanced uncluttered cockpit fl advanced vision, the displays also offer In addition to synthetic features such as aeronautical charts, technology and display of other emerging video and a host TAWS, satellite weather, the cockpit to improve These features modernize applications. and add to the overall safety of each situational awareness fl “On the primary fl rate, and fi you can easily view Benton. “On the navigational display, Jeppesen charts, checklists, SVS, moving maps, terrain, radar, It’s graphical weather. enhanced infrared vision, eDocs, and the most comprehensive among PC-12 There has been strong interest in the EFI-890R Angelo Fiataruolo, President owner/operators, according to are in the process of and General Manager of KCAC. “We and into St. Louis as expanding our capacity here at OJC demand builds for the installation.” Airport in Olathe, Kansas, KCAC is Based at Johnson County providing Center, an award-winning Pilatus Sales and Service sales, maintenance, general aviation services, including aircraft parts and avionics, charter, held company experienced its three best The privately 1966. August KCAC completed years from 2004 thru 2006. Last the Airport (SUS) a 42,000 sq ft facility at the Spirit of St. Louis in Chester (MWAC), KCAC just completed a major refurbish of the (MWAC), facilities and will hold a grand opening celebration in mid- February.

ight, ight fl fl ight plan and fl Benton noted cantly.” fi cate (STC) to install the three fi ight path of the aircraft. SVS allows fl ying near the ground. which just six months ago announced which just six months fl UNIVERSAL EFIS SYSTEM EFIS UNIVERSAL ight director cues and replaces the blue/brown ight director cues and replaces the blue/brown fl OFFERS TWO SCREEN PC-12 TWO SCREEN PC-12 OFFERS nal detailed pricing could not be established until fi t either dual or triple EFI-890R displays on PC-12’s. t either dual or triple EFI-890R displays on PC-12’s. fi KCAC News News KCAC KANSAS CITY AVIATION CENTER NOW NOW CENTER AVIATION CITY KANSAS BEGINS SCHEDULING INSTALLATIONS INSTALLATIONS BEGINS SCHEDULING rst to certify a Synthetic Vision System in June 2002. The System in June 2002. Vision rst to certify a Synthetic ight instruments. This provides a view that simulates day This provides ight instruments. Exocentric View provides a 3-D perspective of the aircraft View Exocentric from behind and to the left with respect to the that while the two-panel system the full STC is achieved, he noted that The new $239,000. would be priced very competitively at EFI-890 R two-panel display will also feature Universal’s System (SVS). SVS provides Vision Synthetic Vision-1™ The for PFD and EADI applications. View an egocentric 3-D symbology with system maintains the standard foreground traditional terrain view in real background with imagery depicting the complete with time for the direction the aircraft is heading, Vision Synthetic Avionics The Universal pitch and roll. is the most realistic rendering View System Egocentric 3-D This technology brings in a new era of of terrain available. the was Avionics Universal situational awareness and safety. fi VFR. The topographical coloring is similar to that used on The VFR. aviation sectional charts. Hills and mountains appear in shades bodies of of green and brown while oceans and other large water are in blue. Special shading on the digitized terrain and a grid overlay that conforms to the landscape on the synthetic world below help the pilot get a sense of movement in surrounding terrain. SVS enhances pilot situational awareness by providing the advanced dynamic terrain image integrated with the plan and projecting the the pilot to “see” the terrain ahead in 3D as he monitors the fl particularly when panel Universal Avionics’ EFI-890R display on Pilatus PC- Avionics’ panel Universal it aircraft, announced today that 12 single-engine turboprop an STC for a two panel Universal would shortly also receive Airport-based (OJC) service The Johnson County installation. to Avionics center once again has partnered with Universal retro to PC-12 owners, Bill Commenting on the additional offering Product Development Manager for KCAC Technical Benton, three-panel display noted that during the marketing of the about a two-panel system a number of operators inquired existing center radio option with the ability to retain their “Our two panel console with its integrated database system. but also reduces the option not only achieves that objective capital investment requirements signi OLATHE, KS (January 20, 2007) –– Kansas City Aviation City KS (January 20, 2007) –– Kansas OLATHE, (FAA) Administration Aviation Federal that it had received Certi Supplemental Type Center (KCAC), Center

36 37 c fi nalize fi There are ts it provides. fi ight if the operator wishes fl c/terrain AND a full compass AND a full compass c/terrain fi at-panel equipped aircraft. A A at-panel equipped aircraft. fl to nalizing their latest software updates fi right along with bearing needles c, weather, fi : Display (ND) with a map/traf Display (ND) Display on the Primary Flight the Flight Director rose HSI with for the pilot, and primary scan area The ND is in the (PFD). traf shows terrain, is (like most systems, terrain and weather in front of the pilot the need to glance not displayed simultaneously)--eliminating Another to the right. Display off over at the Multi Function system is that the autopilot annunciators element of the IS&S are easier to read on the PFD, which are displayed so they have to keep is bad, the pilot doesn’t means when the weather to check the autopilot. moving his/her head on average saves 40lbs. in a dual-side The IS&S system replace 4 EFIS tubes, typical installation would A installation. altimeter and VSIs, a CDI, an 2 symbol generators, 2 RMIs, 2 and less power, The IS&S system runs on airspeed indicator. translates to better runs cooler than the EFIS system, which reliability. has many growth capabilities for the future. For The Cockpit I/P example, Jeppesen is charts to be displayed enable Jepp approach plates and terminal IS&S will on systems like IS&S. Once this is complete, to be displayed on the STC amendment to enable Jepp charts speci This option requires the ND right in front of the pilot. for operators, including multiple display size options available single-side and dual-side installations. OUTLOOK they love the looks of Feedback from operators indicates that with the displays large the new panel, and that pilots enjoy the Although the system is slightly safety features listed above. EFIS system, most pilots have had little to than the different For no problems adjusting to the glass cockpit symbology. example, speed and altitude “tapes” are utilized, consistent with symbology in larger comprehensive pilot guide helps operators learn about the system prior to the completion of the work. In addition, provides pilot familiarization on the ground Aircraft Western and also provides a familiarization to do this. hardware upgrades versus the standard system, and about half hardware upgrades versus the standard is noted The Cockpit I/P the operators are selecting this option. for its reasonable price given the bene ts to fi ts that a more modern ts that a ight information in his/ ight information fi fl ts of the Cockpit I/P is the ts of the Cockpit I/P fi cations in many military aircraft fi ight. Additionally, as a customer Additionally, ight. fl nding major operational bene nding major operational fi

at panel solution for the PC-12 called at panel solution for the PC-12 at panel technology in the PC-12. The at panel technology in the PC-12. fl fl t is that a pilot has a full-time Navigation fi awlessly, even in poor weather conditions. even in poor weather awlessly,

fl at panel modi fl displays in their beloved PC-12s. at panel avionics fl OPERATOR BENEFITS/SAVINGS BENEFITS/SAVINGS OPERATOR Western Aircraft, Inc. News Inc. Aircraft, Western FLAT PANEL INSTALLATIONS PROVIDE INSTALLATIONS PANEL FLAT FLAT PANEL BENEFITS: PANEL FLAT One of the most obvious bene Another key bene I appreciate Western Aircraft’s attention to detail. It really Aircraft’s Western I appreciate makes a difference.” increased viewable area versus the EFIS system, which translates to better situational awareness for the pilot. Most PC-12s today have two 5-inch EFIS tubes that provide a total side. of about 33 square inches of viewable area on the pilot’s side If an operator installs the 15” IS&S displays, the pilot’s viewable area more than triples--to about 108 square inches. The sheer size of these displays enables them to show more there Additionally, format for the pilot. data, and in a larger is reduced eye strain that LCD screens provide over the sometimes have blurring and tubes EFIS tubes. CRT CRT “jumpiness,” a situation that a Cornell study found causes The eye strain/fatigue and perhaps even headaches over time. high resolution LCDs provide a very stable, clear display that is easy on the eyes. Over the past 6 months, Western Aircraft has received Western Over the past 6 months, IS&S customers, interesting feedback from some of their When asked about his owner of SN 742. such as Mark Miller, IS&S System The wonderful! installation Mark stated, “It’s has performed and heavy jets such as the Boeing 767 and 757, and received and heavy jets such as the Boeing 767 STCs for the same not only LCD panels that replace installations provide large instruments, symbol the old EFIS tubes, but also many analog The result: the pilot has a generators and other equipment. with pertinent display much larger the need to maintain her primary scan, and it also eliminates which saves money many analog/”steam gauge” instruments Aircraft in Boise, Idaho and Epps Western over the long haul. are two dealers for IS&S. in Georgia Aviation I look forward to every the IS&S Cockpit I/P (Information Portal). IS&S has a long the IS&S Cockpit I/P history with Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S) in Exton, & Support (IS&S) in Exton, Innovative Solutions Pennsylvania has a cockpit provides. Boise, Idaho - Western Aircraft, Inc. – February 27, 2007 Aircraft, Western Boise, Idaho - – Many operators are Flat panels have been the rage throughout the industry lately, the rage throughout the industry lately, Flat panels have been to on everything from Boeing jets with installations available Pilatus operators have EFIS systems that Cessna 182s. Most the years, but many are ready to begin have served well over bene looking at--and enjoying--the installing merchandise. and more! and more! (www.pilatusowners.com) (www.pilatusowners.com) check out the POPA logo’d logo’d check out the POPA POPA Polos, jackets... POPA Please visit the POPA website, Please visit the POPA click on the POPA Webstore, and and Webstore, click on the POPA S/N #755 S/N #755 Joseph Howley CT N755HF Greenwich, S/N #756 Tonkin Frank WA N916AD Renton, S/N #757 Bill Pennington Hillyard Dane N770PW NV Reno, S/N # 758 John Fisher N56RJ WA San Francisco, CA S/N #764 Lake, Kevin Rudeen N26KR Liberty S/N #766 ID Chuck Carlise N214CS Eagle, S/N #772 Greg Melberg Australia Adelaide, S/N #783 TN Jack Jordan N783PC Brentwood, S/N #784 John & Betty Kay Compton OR N784BK McMinnville, S/N #789 Michel Filion Canada CG-FLN Quebec, S/N #801 John Blatt N801J Santa Fe, NM S/N #818 WA Dorothy Robinson Everett, N818PT Period Deadline News, Announcements, Announcements, News, Notes...

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38 39 September 12-16th September 12-16th April 17-23rd Lakeland, FL Sun-N-Fun TX 26-28th Lakeland, Convention Antonio, April POPA 2007 San Regional Conference June, ID PC-12 Operators 11-14th Boise, FL July ALEA 23-29th Orlando, Airventure WI July EAA Oshkosh, RENO AIR RACES AIR NV RENO 25-27th Reno, GA September NBAA 4-6th Atlanta, CT October AOPA 13-17th Hartford, October IACP 17-20th OK October New Orleans, LA MMOPA Tulsa, Pilatus Calendar 2007 Calendar Pilatus nal fi a joint rst phase of fi nalizes the nalizes fi ce of Field Operations fi nalized under this rule. Requirements nalized under fi on January 23, 2007. nal rule is effective fi nalizing new documentation requirements fi ce of Passport Policy fi nal rule, with limited exceptions discussed below, limited exceptions discussed below, nal rule, with [Federal Register: November 24, 2006 (Volume 71, [Federal Register: November 24, 2006 (Volume Number 226)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 68411-68430] Access [wais. From the Federal Register Online via GPO access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr24no06-18] Department of State Consuelo Pachon Of Advisory Services Planning and Affairs Bureau of Consular (202) 663-2662. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection NW Avenue, 1300 Pennsylvania Room 5.4-D DC 20229 Washington, (202) 344-2847 Department of Homeland Security Robert Rawls, Of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CONTACT: INFORMATION FOR FURTHER DATES: This DATES: for United States citizens and nonimmigrant aliens for United States citizens and nonimmigrant from or from Canada, Bermuda, and Mexico departing ports-of-entry entering the United States at land and sea will be addressed in a separate, future rulemaking. for only travelers arriving in the United States by air. States by air. for only travelers arriving in the United changes in The portion of the NPRM that proposed arriving by documentation requirements for travelers sea will not be Department of Homeland Security and Department of Department of Homeland Travel Hemisphere Western as the State plan, known new documentation requirements Initiative, to implement States citizens and nonimmigrant for certain United of this As a result United States. aliens entering the fi 23, 2007, all United States citizens beginning January Bermuda, and and nonimmigrant aliens from Canada, United States Mexico departing from or entering the Hemisphere at air ports-of-entry Western from within the This will be required to present a valid passport. the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from rule differs August on (NPRM) published in the Federal Register 2006, by 11, SUMMARY: This This rule SUMMARY: ACTION: Final Rule Documents Required for Travelers Departing From or Departing Travelers Required for Documents from Air Ports-of-Entry at the United States Arriving in Hemisphere Western the Within DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY HOMELAND OF DEPARTMENT Protection Customs and Border Bureau of POPA Board POPA Administration

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