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PRESIDENT Used Aircraft Marketplace Jennifer Dellenbusch [email protected] 1964 PIPER SUPERLIST CUB 160/L-21 YOUR • N407WB AIRCRAFTSELLING YOUR AIRPLANE? • List it here! VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR OF SALES Kent Dellenbusch [email protected] FOR SALE

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Mike Kline Highly Modified, Totally Rebuilt, Modeled after the L-21 Military Version with Extended Wings, ailerons & flaps. Lycoming O-320 160 HP Engine ASSOCIATE EDITOR Used Aircraft Marketplace • ONLY 141 Hours since Total Restoration • Annual Due: January 2021 • ADS-B Out Compliant • Will DELIVER to Buyer’s Location • Scott Kinney $134,500 or $132,000 without ALASKA Bushwheels $ 1964 PIPER SUPER CUB 160/L-21 • N407WBLocated: Driggs, IDAHOSELLING • [email protected] YOUR AIRPLANE? • List it here!515-574-2241 EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION 907-315-6006 (Chuck)for • 907-354-6203 as low (Nick) as [email protected] ASSISTANT Diana Hart 4 AERONCA 4 BELLANCA 49 1980 CESSNA P210N • N117UM • One of the best equipped 1936 AERONCA C3 MASTER • 1972 BELLANCA 7ACA CHAMP • Cessna P210N’sCONTRIBUTING around • EDITORS NC15729 • ABSOLUTE N10983 • TTAF: 790.2, ENGINE TT: Garmin 530W Navigator & 330 Welcome!® Mike Berry Used Aircraft Marketplace BARGAIN of THE CENTURY • Used Aircraft899.6, STOH: 169.3, RARE Franklin ES TransponderSince 1978, Aviator w/ADS-B Hot Line has Out,been aKFC leader 200 Autopilot, Aspen Very RARE • Standard 2A-120-A Two Cyl., 60 HP Engine. in bringing aircraft buyers and sellers together. Steve Ells GlassOur Panel, mission BAE-28 is to bring Turbo you the Alternator best selection Backup, JPI EDM 830 Category, Original Options, Full Instrument Panel, Always Hangared since 1992-1993 Ground Up Restoration. Like of used aircraft at the best market price. Highly Modified, Totally Rebuilt, Modeled after the L-21 Military Version Total Engine Monitor, Dual Vacuum PumpsKevin with GarrisonCooling 1964 PIPER SUPER CUB 160/L-21 • N407WBTailwheel, Instruments, Doors, Brakes,SELLING Original Wheels. YOUR Marketplace AIRPLANE?New Sensenich PROP, • ListAnnual it Due: here! October 2020, Full Electrical Shrouds,Throughout GAMI Injectors,this section, you’ll ANNUAL find quality DUE: NOVEMBER 2020 with Extended Wings, ailerons & flaps. Lycoming O-320 160 HP Engine aircraft, all priced to sell. Enjoy shopping Michael Leighton Refinished 2012 with Randolf butyrate dope. Annual Due: System including Electric Start, Includes SPARE Engine with ® • ONLY 141 Hours since Total Restoration • Annual Due: January • Located:Aviator Hot Warsaw, Line ’s Used AircraftIN. •Marketplace! ONLY $249,000John • RuleySteve • 2021 • ADS-B Out Compliant • Will DELIVEROctober to Buyer’s 2020, Location ONLY 65 •Hours SMOH, TT: 1251 Hours. Log • Walden, New York • Reduced Price: $22,222 • 574-551-8226 • [email protected] $134,500 or $132,000 without ALASKA BushwheelsCHANCE to OWN HISTORIC AIRCRAFT • N.Y. State’s 914-213-1878 • [email protected] Jacqueline Shipe HUDSON VALLEY Location • ONLY $23,999 • 212-620-0398 1965 CESSNADale 320C • Smith N3040T • Located: Driggs, IDAHO • [email protected] 515-574-2241 4 CESSNA • [email protected] S/N: 320C0040Kristin • PROJECT Winter 907-315-6006 (Chuck) • 907-354-6203 (Nick) [email protected] ROCKWELL / COMMANDER 690B-10 • N20MA 2005 THUNDER MUSTANG • N451KC Aircraft that has Potential • 1971 CESSNA 177RG CARDINAL 4 BEECHCRAFT TTAF: 2393, ContinentalDennis WolterTSIO- • N8008G • SN 177RG0008 • 470-D Engines: RIGHT-Total Time Unknown, 415.8 SMOH, 4 AERONCA 4 BELLANCA 1976 BEECHCRAFT 58P 1980TTAF CESSNA2194, TTSN P210N 1035, • LycomingN117UM 16.7 STOH, RIGHT-2392 HSN, 21.3 SMOH, S/N: 138529-70, BARON • N925TP • TTAF: •IO360-A1B6. One of the 200HP. best equippedMcCauley 1936 AERONCA C3 MASTER • 1972 BELLANCA 7ACA CHAMP • McCauley Props: RIGHT-D2AF34C-54-NP,CONTRIBUTING 2393 HSN, 21.3 PHOTOGRAPHERS Highly Modified, Totally Rebuilt, Modeled after the L-21 Military Version 4420, 310 HP ENGINES: Left Prop 33hrs SMOH. Garmin 430Cessna NAV/COM P210N’s w/WASS, aroundGA-35 GPS • with Extended Wings,NC15729 ailerons •& ABSOLUTEflaps. Lycoming O-320 160 HP Engine N10983 • TTAF: 790.2, ENGINE TT: TTAF: 7523.3, Left Engine: 2578.0 Hrs, 2323 Cycles SMOH, 61.1 Hrs SHSI, Built by Ezell Aviation-TXSPOH, S/N: • Engine: 791935, Falconer V12,LEFT- TTAF D2AF34C-54-KMB, and Engine: 75 Paul 2393Bowen HSN, & Right-1390 SMOH, Antenna,Right Engine: GL 2562.0 106A Hrs, Nav 2298 CyclesIndicator SMOH,Garmin w/Glidescope.61.1 Hrs. 530W SHSI, Annual Navigator GMA-340 Due: &AudioHours, 330 PROP: MT, Model MTV-16-1-E-C, Garmin Avionics: 430 Nav/ • ONLY 141 HoursBARGAIN since ofTotal THE RestorationCENTURY • • Annual Due: January 899.6, STOH: 169.3, RARE Franklin FEB. 2021, Garmin GNS 530W & GNS 430W, GMA 340 Audio Panel, GTX 345 Com/GPS, 34021.3 Audio SPOH,Panel, 327 Transponder.S/N: 687434, Century KNS NSD360 80 HSI Area • King NavigationJames System, Lawrence Left Engine: 300 Since Major Repairs, Right Engine: 320 ESPanel,w/ADS-B Transponder ELT In/Out, Battery GTX 327, w/ADS-B due. Bendix MonarchKMH 820 Out, TCAS/TAWS FuelKFC Caps 200 • Reduced Autopilot,& Adapter Price: AspenPlates,KX155 with KI-209 Glideslope Indicator, S-Tec 30 Autopilot • $525,000 2021 • ADS-B Out Compliant • Will DELIVER to Buyer’s Location • $649,000 Must See • FLORIDA • $40,000 • 305-298-0295 • Very RARE • Standard 2A-120-A Two Cyl., 60 HP Engine. GlassLocated: Panel, JACKSON, BAE-28 MS Turbo (KJAN) Alternator • [email protected] Backup, JPI EDMLocated: 830 Troy, Alabama (TOI) • [email protected] Keith Wilson $134,500 or $132,000 without ALASKA BushwheelsSince Major Repairs, GAMI Fuel Injectors, 3-Blade Transponder KT-76A, Altitude Reporting System. All ADs Category, Original Options, Full Instrument Panel, Always Hangared since 1992-1993 Ground Up Restoration. Like Paul Alexander • 662-392-5034 Kenny Campbell:[email protected] 334-372-7283 or 334-566-1563 Hartzell Prop, Garmin 340 Audio Panel, King 89B GPS, TotalComplied Engine with. Monitor, ALWAYS Dual Hangared, Vacuum Annual Pumps Scheduled with Cooling Dec Tailwheel, Instruments, Doors, Brakes, Original Wheels. New Sensenich PROP, Annual Due: October 2020, Full Electrical Located: Driggs, IDAHO • [email protected] ANNUAL with Sale • MEXIA,515-574-2241 TEXAS (LXY) • Shrouds,2018.1998 TanPIETENPOL GAMI Leather Injectors, GREGA Seats/Sheepskin GN-1 ANNUAL • N4FQ DUE: Covering NOVEMBER • $73,500 19342020 • STINSON SR-5E RELIANT • NC14187 Refinished 2012 with Randolf butyrate dope. Annual Due: System including Electric Start, Includes SPARE Engine with 1972 CESSNA 340 • N269WT • 907-315-6006 (Chuck) • 907-354-6203$119,999 (Nick) or MAKE OFFER [email protected] •Robert Located: Casey Warsaw,• 847-420-7589 IN. • •[email protected] ONLY $249,000 • Steve • October 2020, ONLY 65 Hours SMOH, TT: 1251 Hours. Log • Walden, New York • Reduced Price:SOLD $22,222 • TTAF: 3830, 310 HP Engines 574-551-8226 • [email protected] 1042 Mountain Ave., Ste. B #337 with Gami Injectors: Left-781 CHANCE to OWN HISTORIC AIRCRAFT • N.Y. State’s 914-213-1878 • [email protected] BEECHCRAFT E35 1971 CESSNA CARDINAL 177RG SMOH, Right-600Upland, SMOH, CA 91786 4HUDSON AERONCA VALLEY Location • ONLY $23,999 • 212-620-0398 4 BELLANCA BONANZA • N3216C • TTAF: 19801965• N8039G CESSNACESSNA • TTAF: P210N 320C 3800, • • N3040T N117UM IO-360- • 4 CESSNA Hartzell Q-Tips Props: 115 Hrs., A/C, MX 20, GNS 430 WAAS, • [email protected] 7619.30, Tach Time: 3411.30, •S/N:AQ1B6 One 320C0040 Lycomingof the best L •7515-51A PROJECTequipped 200 Call or Text: 626.844.0125 GNS 430 with Separate CDI, GTX 345 with ADS-B In & Out, 1936 AERONCA C3 MASTER • 1972 BELLANCA 7ACA CHAMP • Owned, Flown, and Maintained by an ACessnaAircraft & P Owner thatP210N’s • TTAF: has 576, Potential aroundTTAF: • 1578, Lycoming Engine: 378 SMOH, Hamilton Standard Prop, 1971SMOH: CESSNA 271.48, 177RG Hydraulic CARDINAL Prop, Continental 65 HP Engine: 2.0 SOH, ClimbHP Prop: Engine: 27.0 SPOH, 350 SMOH,New Left New DashAppraised by Air Assets on 09/16/19--Market Value: $113,500 • www.cessnaflyer.org 4 BEECHCRAFT NC15729 • ABSOLUTE N10983 • TTAF: 790.2, ENGINE TT: Bendix Mag and Fine Wire Plugs, 16 Gallon Fuel, Always Hangared • Open Exterior in ExcellentGMA Condition: 340, KN Original 64 DME, 1934 Colors Artex in a 12-Coat345 ELT, Stits Bendix Autopilot FD, Apollo GX60 GPS, KMA 24 Audio Panel & MKR, Century 1 Panel, MX170B, KLN-90B, NavomaticGarminTTAF: 2393, 530W Autopilot, Continental Navigator All Interior TSIO-&Polyfiber 330 • Annual is Good Until February 28th, 2021 • Always in a • N8008G • SN 177RG0008 • Cockpit Light Aviation Superstar in Big Sky Country • $16,900 O.B.O. Museum or HangarS-TEC • ONLY Yaw $99,999 Damper, A.A. Intercoolers, Vortex Generators, BARGAIN of THE CENTURY • Autopilot, New Windshield,899.6, New STOH: Aluminum 169.3, RAREAilerons Franklin and ES470-DNew-2017, Transponder Engines: New Brakes-2017, RIGHT-Total w/ADS-B Out,New Time KFCSpark Unknown, 200 Plugs Autopilot, & 415.8 Tires, SMOH, 10Aspen GPH, 1976 BEECHCRAFT 58P TTAF 2194, TTSN 1035, Lycoming MONTANA Location (MT53) El Cajon, CAWing (KSEE) Spoilers, L-3 WX-500 Stormscope, Last Annual: April Very RARE • Standard Ruddervators Replaced, Garmin2A-120-A GPS Two MAP Cyl., 60196, HP Garmin Engine. Glass16.7Useful406-499-2756 STOH, Panel,Load: RIGHT-23921049.70, BAE-28 • [email protected] Annual Turbo HSN, Due:Alternator 21.3 July SMOH, 2020 Backup, • SOUTH S/N: JPI 138529-70, CAROLINA EDM916-532-8004 830 • [email protected] Cessna Flyer is the official publication of the Cessna Flyer Association. Category, Original Options,BARON Full •Instrument N925TP • Panel,TTAF: Always Hangared since 1992-1993IO360-A1B6. Ground Up 200HP. Restoration. McCauley Like 2020 • Central California • $165,500 OBO • 661-303-1606 • 345 ADS-B In & Out • Annual Due: August 2020 • UTAH • TotalMcCauley• Reduced Engine Price:Props: Monitor, Only RIGHT-D2AF34C-54-NP, $68,000Dual Vacuum FIRM • 803-606-0985Pumps 2393 with HSN, (Walter)Cooling 21.3 Cessna Flyer is published monthly by Aviation Group Limited, 1042 4420, 310 HP ENGINES: Left Prop 33hrs SMOH. Garmin 430 NAV/COM w/WASS, GA-35 GPS 1969 PIPER CHEROKEE 6/300 • N8950N 1946 [email protected] J-3 CUB/PA-11 • N71081 Tailwheel, Instruments, Doors, Brakes, Original Wheels. New Sensenich PROP, Annual Due: October 2020, Full Electrical Shrouds,SPOH, S/N: GAMI 791935, Injectors, LEFT- ANNUAL D2AF34C-54-KMB, DUE: NOVEMBER 2393 HSN, 2020 Mountain Ave., Ste. B #337, Upland, CA 91786. POSTMASTER: Send address & Right-1390 SMOH, Antenna,$56,999 (willGL 106A negotiate) Nav Indicator • 801-376-6651 w/Glidescope. (LEAVE GMA-340 MSG) Audio • • 803-360-9185 (John) • [email protected] Refinished 2012 with Randolf butyrate dope. Annual Due: System including Electric Start, Includes SPARE Engine with •21.3 Located: SPOH, S/N:Warsaw, 687434, IN. KNS • 80ONLY Area $249,000 Navigation • SteveSystem, • changes to Cessna Flyer, 1042 Mountain Ave., Ste. B #337, Upland, CA Left Engine: 300 Since Major Repairs, Right Engine: 320 Panel,[email protected] ELT Battery due. Monarch Fuel Caps & Adapter Plates, 1976 CESSNA 421C GOLDEN October 2020, ONLY 65 Hours SMOH, TT: 1251 Hours. Log • Walden, New York • Reduced Price: $22,222 • 574-551-8226Must See • • [email protected] •1978 $40,000 CESSNA • 305-298-0295 182RG • N7359T • Since Major Repairs, GAMI Fuel Injectors, 3-Blade Transponder KT-76A, Altitude Reporting System. All ADs EAGLE • N421HF91786. • SN Subscriptions, 421-0116 • advertising orders, and correspondence should be CHANCE to OWN HISTORIC AIRCRAFT • N.Y. State’s 914-213-1878 • [email protected] BEECHCRAFT B-36 TC [email protected]• TTAF: 7846.2, ENGINE: 9116.4 Hartzell Prop, Garmin 340 Audio Panel, King 89B GPS, Complied with. ALWAYS Hangared, Annual Scheduled Dec 8397TT, Left Engaddressed 862 SRAM- to 1042 Mountain Ave., Ste. B #337, Upland, CA 91786. Annual HUDSON VALLEY Location • ONLY $23,999 • 212-620-0398 BONANZA • N1559U • TTAF: 1965SNEW, CESSNA 1885.6 320C • N3040TSMOH • FRESH ANNUAL with Sale • MEXIA, TEXAS (LXY) • 2018. Tan Leather Seats/Sheepskin Covering • $73,500 • Right: 629 SMOH,dues: $44.00Prop- Leftin the U.S.; Canada and Mexico add $15.00 per year; all • [email protected] 4 CESSNA 1800 Hours, Continental TTAF: 3297 Hours, Engine-SMOH: 1097 S/N:1972(LycomingHours, CESSNA3320C0040 Blade PROP,Factory 340 Garmin • N269WTOverhaul), PROJECTTOTALLY • Rebuilt and Highly Modified Piper J-3, Overhauled Continental 90 GNS 430, Dynon Avionics: EFIS-D100, 6 Place Stereo & Intercom System, HP with New 134Cylinders, SPOH, Cam, andRight Crank. 134 Powder SPOH, Coated Garmin, Airframe, Use King of & Collinsothers add Equipped, $25.00 per year (U.S. Dollars only). Eighty percent (80%) of $119,999 or MAKE OFFER Robert Casey • 847-420-7589 • [email protected] No autopilot, New Paint, Excellent Interior, TTAF:Hangared in3830, Saint Augustine, 310 HPFL, EnginesCarbon Fiber to Keep Weight Down, Modern Avionics Panel, Currently Located SOLD Engine, Gami Injectors, Garmin KMA-24Annual Due: Audio December Panel 2020 • ONLY with $83,900 3 LightAircraft O.B.O. Marker for this that Fabulous Beacon, has Piper Potential GNS-430at: Big • Lake Aviation LLC in ALASKA • Will Deliver to Buyer’s Location • 1971 CESSNA 177RG CARDINAL Cherokee 6/300 $109,500 Vestal White Ext., Taupe Leather Interior,annual dues8 Seats, is designated for your magazine subscriptions. 4 BEECHCRAFT GTX 330 Transponder, Garmin 200, Garmin 530. IFR with Nav/Com/GPS, KING KX155TTAF:with Nav/Com,Gami 2393, Injectors: Continental KING Left-781 KT76C TSIO- 1954 BEECHCRAFT E35 1971• N8008G CESSNA • SNCARDINAL 177RG0008 177RG • Convenient FLORIDA Location Location inAnnual Alaska • [email protected] 1/21, New Exhaust System • $425,000 • WAAS, Air-Conditioned • CALL FOR MORE INFO. • Located: 470-DTransponder,612-387-2486 Engines: •ARC [email protected] 300A Autopilot,SMOH, Time Unknown, SigtronicsRight-600 415.8 SPA-400 SMOH, SMOH,907-315-6006 4 (Chuck) • 907-354-6203 (Nick) The information presented in Cessna Flyer is from many sources for 1976BONANZA BEECHCRAFT • N3216C • TTAF:58P TTAF• N8039G 2194, •TTSN TTAF: 1035, 3800, Lycoming IO-360- Call 317-650-3327 • [email protected] Chappell Hill, TX 77426 • $298,999 O.B.O. • Stephanie Detmer www.aircraftforsale.com16.7HartzellPlace STOH, Intercom Q-Tips RIGHT-2392 Props: (New-08/18), 115 HSN, Hrs., Dual 21.3A/C, SMOH,MXPTT 20, Switches, GNSS/N: 430138529-70, Electric WAAS, 15 this reason there can be no warranty or responsibility by the publisher BARON7619.30, Tach• N925TP Time: •3411.30, TTAF: AQ1B6IO360-A1B6. Lycoming 200HP. L 7515-51A McCauley 200 • 979-451-0295 • [email protected] McCauleyGNSTrim, 430Tanis with Props:Preheater Separate RIGHT-D2AF34C-54-NP, System, CDI, GTX Annual 345 with Due: ADS-B 2393 March HSN, In &2020 21.3Out, • as to accuracy, originality, or completeness. The magazine is sold 4420,SMOH: 310 271.48, HP ENGINES:Hydraulic Prop, Left Prop 33hrs SMOH. Garmin 430HP NAV/COM Engine: 350w/WASS, SMOH, GA-35 New Dash GPS 1979 CESSNA 421C • N421SF • SPOH,GMARomeoville, 340, S/N: KN 791935,IL 64 • DME,$64,999 LEFT- Artex O.B.O. D2AF34C-54-KMB, 345 ELT,• Marilina Bendix AutopilotAngarone 2393 HSN, FD, • with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering Apollo GX60 GPS, KMA 24 Audio& Right-1390 Panel & MKR, CenturySMOH, 1 Panel,Antenna, MX170B, GL 106A KLN-90B, Nav Indicator Navomatic w/Glidescope. Autopilot, GMA-340 All Interior Audio TTAF: 5975, IFR Due: June 1970 BEECHCRAFT QUEEN 21.3S-TEC815-834-6311 SPOH, Yaw Damper,S/N: • [email protected] 687434, A.A. KNS Intercoolers, 80 Area Navigation Vortex Generators, System, LeftAutopilot, Engine: New 300 Windshield, Since Major New Repairs, Aluminum Right Ailerons Engine: and320 New-2017,Panel, ELT NewBattery Brakes-2017, due. Monarch New Fuel Spark Caps Plugs & Adapter& Tires, 10 Plates, GPH, 2022, RAM Engines:product Left:endorsements 438 or providing instruction as a substitute for AIR 70 • N7515D • TTAF: MustWing Spoilers,See • L-3FLORIDA WX-500 •Stormscope, $40,000 • Last305-298-0295 Annual: April • SinceRuddervators Major Repairs,Replaced, GAMI Garmin Fuel GPS Injectors, MAP 196, 3-Blade Garmin UsefulTransponder Load: 1049.70, KT-76A, Annual Altitude Due: ReportingJuly 2020 • SOUTHSystem. CAROLINA All ADs SMOH & Right:appropriate 647 SMOH, training by qualified sources. Cessna Flyer and Aviation 5373.2, ENGINES: LEFT-1163.6 [email protected] • Central California • $165,5001980 CESSNA OBO •182Q 661-303-1606 SKYLANE • 345 ADS-B In & Out • Annual Due: August 2020 • UTAH • • Reduced Price: Only $68,000 FIRM • 803-606-0985 (Walter) BOTH Props: 145 SPOH, Garmin 530 & 430 GPS,Group ADS-B Limited In will & not assume responsibility for any actions arising Hartzell Prop, Garmin 340 Audio Panel, King 89B GPS, Complied with. ALWAYS Hangared,SMOH Annual & RIGHT-1214.5 Scheduled Dec [email protected] N5124N • 11,700 TT, Garmin $56,999 (will negotiate) • 801-376-6651 (LEAVE MSG) • • 803-360-9185 (John) • [email protected] Out, Navomatic 400B Autopilot, Colorfrom Radar any information and published in Cessna Flyer. We invite comments FRESH ANNUAL with Sale • MEXIA, TEXAS (LXY) • 2018.SMOH Tan • KingLeather Radios Seats/Sheepskin • Dual Inverters, Covering Alcor • $73,500 EGT, • 1972430W, CESSNA Cont. O-470USTC 340 • N269WT 252 HP, • [email protected] Stormscope, Wing Locker Fuel Tank (225and GAL welcome Useable), any report of inferior products obtained through our $119,999 or MAKE OFFER SOLD RobertElectric Casey Attitude • 847-420-7589 Gyro, •Full [email protected] De-Ice, Electric Props, 1976TTAF:Great CESSNA A/C.3830, well 310 421Ctaken HP GOLDENEngines care of. 1978 CESSNA 182RG • N7359T NDH, ALWAYS HANGARED • Annual Dueadvertising, July 2020 so corrective • action may be taken. New Battery • $69,500 • Call MichaelAll • 956-607-4819 our aircraft • Paint listings 8.5/10 Int are 9/10. 88also gal fuel. includedEAGLEwith Has Gami • 170N421HF Injectors:hrs on • SN both 421-0116 Left-781 engine • 19941954 BEECHCRAFTBEECHCRAFT B-36 E35 TC 1971• TTAF: CESSNA 7846.2, CARDINAL ENGINE: 9116.4177RG Eastern MISSISSIPPI • PRICE REDUCED: $299,000 • [email protected] and prop. Flies often so8397TT,SMOH, times will LeftRight-600 changeEng 862 SMOH,someSRAM- • BONANZA • N1559UN3216C • TTAF: •SNEW, N8039G •1885.6 TTAF: 3800, SMOHIO-360- 601-917-5194 (Cell) or 601-632-4266 (Ofc) • [email protected] HartzellCONVENIENTLY Q-Tips Props: Located 115 Hrs.,Right: A/C,at KTMB- 629MX 20,SMOH, GNS Miami, 430Prop- WAAS, FLLeft • 18007619.30, Hours, Tach Time:Continental 3411.30, AQ1B6(Lycoming Lycoming Factory L 7515-51A Overhaul), 200 134GNSPRICE SPOH, 430 REDUCED: with Right Separate 134 ONLY SPOH, CDI, $99,999 Garmin, GTX 345 •King Panair with & CollinsADS-B Flying Equipped, In Club& Out, • Engine,SMOH: 271.48,Gami Injectors, Hydraulic Garmin Prop, KMA-24 Audio Panel withCessna 3 LightHP Engine: FlyerMarker 350/ NovemberBeacon, SMOH, New GNS-430 2020 Dash 4 • VestalGMA305-724-7810 340, White KN • 64 DavidExt., DME, WardTaupe Artex • [email protected] ELT, Bendix Interior, Autopilot 8 Seats, FD, ApolloGTX 330 GX60 Transponder, GPS, KMA Garmin 24 Audio 200, Panel Garmin & MKR, 530. Century IFR with 1 Panel,Nav/Com/GPS, MX170B, KLN-90B, KING KX155 Navomatic Nav/Com, Autopilot, KING All InteriorKT76C AnnualS-TEC Yaw Due Damper, 1/21, NewA.A. Intercoolers,Exhaust System Vortex • Generators,$425,000 • Autopilot,WAAS, Air-Conditioned New Windshield, • CALL New FOR Aluminum MORE INFO. Ailerons • Located: and New-2017,Transponder, New ARC Brakes-2017, 300A Autopilot, New Spark Sigtronics Plugs & Tires, SPA-400 10 GPH, 4 20 CallWing 317-650-3327 Spoilers, L-3 • WX-500 [email protected] Stormscope, Last Annual: April www.aviatorshotline.com RuddervatorsChappell Hill, TX Replaced, 77426 • $298,999 Garmin O.B.O. GPS • MAPStephanie 196, GarminDetmer UsefulPlace Load:Intercom 1049.70, (New-08/18), Annual Due: Dual July PTT2020 Switches,• SOUTH CAROLINA Electric 2020 • Central California • $165,500 OBO • 661-303-1606 • 345• 979-451-0295 ADS-B In &• [email protected] • Annual Due: August 2020 • UTAH • •Trim, Reduced Tanis Price: Preheater Only $68,000System, FIRM Annual • 803-606-0985 Due: March (Walter) 2020 • [email protected] 1979 CESSNA 421C • N421SF • $56,999 (will negotiate) • 801-376-6651 (LEAVE MSG) • •Romeoville, 803-360-9185 IL (John) • $64,999 • [email protected] O.B.O. • Marilina Angarone • TTAF: 5975, IFR Due: June 1970 BEECHCRAFT QUEEN [email protected] 815-834-6311 • [email protected] 2022,1976 CESSNARAM Engines: 421C GOLDENLeft: 438 AIR 70 • N7515D • TTAF: 1978 CESSNA 182RG • N7359T SMOHEAGLE • &N421HF Right: • SN647 421-0116 SMOH, • 19945373.2, BEECHCRAFT ENGINES: LEFT-1163.6 B-36 TC 1980• TTAF: CESSNA 7846.2, 182Q ENGINE: SKYLANE 9116.4 • BOTH Props: 145 SPOH, Garmin8397TT, 530 & Left 430 EngGPS, 862 ADS-B SRAM- In & BONANZASMOH & • RIGHT-1214.5N1559U • TTAF: N5124NSNEW, • 1885.611,700 TT, GarminSMOH Out, Navomatic 400B Autopilot,Right: 629 ColorSMOH, Radar Prop- andLeft SMOH • King Radios • Dual1800 Inverters,Hours, Continental Alcor EGT, 430W,(Lycoming Cont. Factory O-470USTC Overhaul), 252 HP, Stormscope,134 SPOH, Right Wing 134 SPOH,Locker Garmin, Fuel Tank King (225 & Collins GAL Useable),Equipped, Electric Attitude Gyro, FullEngine, De-Ice, Gami Injectors,Electric GarminProps, KMA-24 Audio Panel with 3 LightGreat Marker A/C. well Beacon, taken GNS-430 care of. NDH,Vestal ALWAYS White Ext., HANGARED Taupe Leather• Annual Interior, Due July 8 2020Seats, • NewGTX 330Battery Transponder, • $69,500 Garmin • Call Michael 200, Garmin • 956-607-4819 530. IFR with • PaintNav/Com/GPS, 8.5/10 Int 9/10. KING 88 gal KX155 fuel. Has Nav/Com, 170 hrs onKING both KT76Cengine EasternAnnual DueMISSISSIPPI 1/21, New • ExhaustPRICE REDUCED: System • $299,000$425,000 • [email protected], Air-Conditioned • CALL FOR MORE INFO. • Located: andTransponder, prop. 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used to ask for airplane toys for my birthday and Christ- most life on our planet exists in the oceans; a place with no air mas when I was young. I still do. No ball or bat or “Dream for airplanes. Yet you beat the odds, and were born on land I Date” board game could (or ever will) compare to a model and breathe air. of a Supermarine Spitfire or a fancy new handheld GPS. Holi- You have hands and feet to operate aircraft controls and a day presents for this kid always included at least a mention of brain that was capable of being trained to know the difference my interest in aviation. between true and indicated airspeed. Flippers or tentacles Gratitude was always my attitude when it came to getting might have been used to operate the controls, but they would airplane gifts. It still is, although thanking myself, since I am never have been able to put quarters into the FBO’s coffee now the person buying me these gifts, seems a bit strange. machine or sign a logbook. My siblings and I were taught to be a little overeffusive Your eyes and ears provide a system of orientation in with our thanks. This may be due to our parents’ Depres- space, giving you the ability to know up from down and left sion-era upbringing or it might be from the realization that my from right. You simply cannot enter left downwind without mom and dad had to give up things for themselves in order for those skills. Climbing from 6,000 to 10,000 feet means nothing me to get that toy airplane. to a lizard or frog, but to you, it makes perfect sense. Many wonderful people helped me become the old and ex- We may be the only animals on this planet, other than perienced pilot I am today. Nobody is truly a self-made person. birds, that think about flying at all. I doubt that fish or turtles ever think about flying. Hu- mans were born with the need …basically, the entire universe conspired to make to explore and find things out. People throughout history you the aviation creature you are today. scoffed at strange notions like flight, but you are not one of The group of aviation angels in human form that helped this them. Admit it, from a very early age you were always the one errant transport pilot along his way are almost too numerous in the family that looked up in the sky when a plane flew over. to mention and I sincerely doubt that I remember all of them. Flying time Do the math Powered flight has existed for 117 years. I have been around There is way more to this thanksgiving about my flying life for over half of that time and have been flying for almost half of than just the people. The circumstances that had to align for that time. The time of my birth and subsequent life enabled me my ascent into the skies in that Cessna 150 back in 1968 are to be able to take part in the aviation world that we know today. almost too impossible to calculate. I would not venture to guess your age, but I have to assume The same impossible odds existed for you, and it will mess that you are in the same life span ballpark as me. The planet up your mind to think about it because, basically, the entire has been here for almost 5 billion years. Humanity has been universe conspired to make you the aviation creature you are here for an estimated 200,000 years. What are the odds today. that you and I would be born in the sliver of time between You were in the right place at the right time more than the invention of powered flight and its takeover by artificial once, or your journey in flying would have never started. intelligence? Think for just a few seconds about those weird coincidences and I think you might realize, like I did, that you were abso- Just glad to be here lutely meant to be here, in aviation, right now. Had I been born a few hundred years ago, dreams of flight would have no doubt entered my mind, but my brain would Begin with the basics not have been able to invent the airplane, air traffic control, You need air to fly an aircraft. We happen to live on one airliners, or the Cessna Flyer Association. I would have passed of the few planets (that we know about) that is just the right my days dreaming about birds while I either shoveled horse distance from its star to allow for it to have a gaseous atmo- poop or prepared to die on the battlefield for my liege. sphere that can sustain flight. Consider for a moment that The making of thankfulness lists this time of year is de ri-

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When I fly, I occasionally silently voice a “thank you” to the universe and the power that put me up there. gueur; this seasonal talk of hungry Pilgrims and helpful Native • Dead dinosaurs. Had they not given up their lives and Americans lends itself to just that kind of mental exercise. laid down in the mud we might not have Avgas now. If you and I accept the premise that we were destined by So, how do I express my amazing gratitude for my flying some sort of universal fate to be aviators, we might decide that life? By trying to live it fully and well, while helping others being thankful for what was going to happen anyway is point- achieve their life’s dream. When I fly, I occasionally silently less. I reject this notion. Thankfulness is what I feel, and it is a voice a “thank you” to the universe and the power that put me feeling that has to be expressed. up there. Usually, a look at a passing cloud will evoke these thanks from me. A checklist of thanks Believe what you like, but I hope you realize how amazing Here is a partial list of what I am thankful for: and rare a thing this flying life is. When I am 120 years old • The Universe for all of the reasons I mentioned earlier. and my robot helicopter comes to pick me up to take me to • My parents who did not understand me, but never the casino, I hope its artificial intelligence will put up with me blocked my flying mojo. blathering on about how humans, not computers, used to fly • My environment. It would have been possible to fly in airplanes, and how lucky I was to be there to experience that. other countries but not as easy. I live in a country in  which you can build your own airplane or fly others, KEVIN GARRISON’S aviation career began at age 15 as a almost unimpeded. lineboy in Lakeland, Florida. He came up through General Aviation, retired as a 767 captain in 2006, and retired from • Where I was placed in history. If I were born a hundred instructing airline pilots in 2017. Garrison’s professional years either direction of when I was, this flying thing writing career has spanned three decades. Send questions would never have happened for me. or comments to [email protected].

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Information Manuals, TBO, Cigar Lighter I am looking for a POH. I still have an original but I does; they are just not airplane-specific. need a working copy. I am keeping the original for legal You can buy an Information Manual for your airplane. One Q purposes in good condition. place is MyPilotStore.com. It’s advertised at $89. You may also I have a working copy that is falling apart and cannot be able to find one on eBay. remember where it was purchased in the early 1990s. Happy flying, My airplane is a 1979 Cessna T210N Turbo Centurion. Steve Thanks, Doug Should I be worried about an impending The POH that came with your airplane is specific to your airplane. overhaul or new engine? A It must be in your airplane to maintain airworthiness. Cessna foresaw that wear and tear to the POH would happen if pilots used the POH for reference, so it prints and I’m in the market for my first plane. I’m looking at a sells what’s called an Information Manual for all its 2000 Cessna 182S Skylane with 1,525 TTAF and engine. post-1977 airplanes. Q The dealer claims the engine has a 2,200-hour TBO. Information Manuals have all Should I be worried about an impending overhaul or new the information your POH engine? It’s being sold by a well-known dealer and all their inventory looks clean, but I don’t want to overpay either. I appreciate any feedback, Mike

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nstalling a new interior presents a great opportunity signing and modifying the way that side panels, headliners, to completely upgrade many elements in the cabin and carpets are installed can save time and help prevent environment. When completed, the cabin will be aes- damage when future maintenance tasks are performed. thetically more pleasing; it will be more comfortable, Rethinking the way carpets are designed and installed durable, and easier to maintain; and it will be a safer in Cessna airplanes gives us a chance to take advantage Ienvironment in which to spend your flying hours. of ways to save time in the future. Installing the floor carpet in numerous Velcro-mounted pieces makes it pos- Carpet concerns sible to perform an annual inspection in most four-place I was a licensed mechanic before I got into the renova- singles without having to remove the seats, especially the tion business. I’ve often been frustrated with how difficult back seats. Removing those cumbersome aft seats not it is to remove and reinstall delicate interior components in only takes time but also creates the potential for damag- order to perform maintenance, install new avionics, or do ing the side panels and armrests. How much fun is that? an annual inspection. With maintenance in mind, rede- I have included a sketch below of how we divide the

Carpet-cutting sketch for a Cessna 172. This general layout can be adapted to suit almost every single- and twin-engine Cessna.

November 2020 / Cessna Flyer • 21 Slightly oversized rough-cut new carpet A carpet serger sewing a loop of thick, Using a hard wood roller to firmly press the pieces, ready to be final trimmed and fit in color-matched yarn to the edge of the new adhesive-backed soft-loop Velcro to the the airplane. carpet. metal floor.

Masking and then applying two thick coats After the Velcro is glued to the back of the The back of the carpet, showing the edge of contact cement adhesive to the back of carpet, it is sewn to the carpet by running a stitching that was done from the other side; the new carpet, ready for the Velcro. stitch on the finish side at the inner edge of Velcro is permanently secured! the serging; stitching is virtually invisible carpet sections. The blue lines outline the always that precisely trimmed to fit the some small carpet pieces. carpet pieces and the green lines show complex shapes of the lower cabin. We put where we locate the Velcro. The labor the new, slightly oversized, pieces of carpet Velcro investment to install the floor carpet this in place on the floor of the airplane and Now, let’s talk about Velcro. Back in way is worth it in the long run. carefully trim them to a precise fit. the day, we used a lot of self-stick Velcro with good results. But the self-stick Velcro Layout Edge finishing available today has very inferior adhesive So, let’s get started. We begin by using With the new carpet pieces carefully and, with time and heat, the adhesive the old carpet as a pattern for rough-cut- trimmed, it’s time to finish the edges. fails. We now buy plain Velcro and apply ting the new carpet. Using the layout There are two ways to apply a finished our own glue. We use MC5 top and trim sketch as a guide, we cut the old carpet edge to the carpet sections. One method adhesive. into multiple pieces. We then roll out the is to sew a rolled vinyl or cloth edge tape To properly bond soft-loop Velcro to new carpet, finish side down, on the han- to the perimeter of the carpet. A second the aluminum floor, apply one coat of the gar floor. Using a magic marker, we draw method is to have the carpet professional- contact cement (adhesive) to a very clean forward-pointing V-shaped marks to keep ly serge-bound with heavy, color-matched floor surface. Then, apply a generous coat all the small pieces of carpet oriented in yarn. of adhesive to the back surface of the soft- the same direction. This prevents a color I think that applying serging yarn is loop Velcro and allow about 15 minutes shift, should a piece of carpet be incorrect- the best way to finish carpet edges. It curing time. Bond the Velcro to the floor ly oriented. requires the use of an expensive carpet by pressing it in place with a hard wood Next, we lay out the old cut-up carpet serger, but it creates a durable, repairable, roller. For the hard-hook Velcro, we apply pieces as efficiently as possible to elim- and very neat finish to the carpet that I two coats of adhesive, allowing 15 to 30 inate waste, then we trace around the think is more aesthetically pleasing than minutes drying time for the first coat to perimeter of each piece, adding 1 inch tape binding. tack up before applying the second coat. around all edges to be safe; old carpet ex- If you are doing this job yourself, go Mask the perimeter of the back of the posed to moisture can sometimes shrink. to a carpet store and they can probably serged carpet and apply two thick coats Also, original factory carpets were not direct you to someone who can serge-bind of adhesive with 15 to 30 minutes curing

22 • Cessna Flyer / November 2020 November 2020 / Cessna Flyer • 23 time in between coats. Then, locate bound like the floor carpets, they can the outer edge of the Velcro on the be permanently bonded in place with back surface of the carpet so that it contact cement. We usually add map slightly overlaps the serging yarn. pockets on the forward side panels, This overlap enables us to stitch following the original design and the Velcro to the back surface of the sewing patterns as we recreate these carpet by running a seam along the handy pockets. inner edge of the serging from the There you have it—a mainte- finished side of the carpet piece. This nance-friendly, very classy looking sewing, in addition to the glue, will carpet installation. eliminate a potential problem of the Next month, we will look at small Velcro peeling off the rough surface projects and modifications that of the carpet backing. It works great! greatly improve maintenance, as well A 26-year-old aluminum heel pad, tough as as some common failures and other issues Final touches nails and easy to clean. we’ve had with working on legacy Cessna An important floor carpet detail is the Rectangular, color-matched, ridged-vinyl, interiors. installation of heel pads for the pilot and heel pads can also be used that are sewn Until then, fly safe! co-pilot positions. I prefer 0.040-inch air- to the carpet; they are similar to what is craft aluminum heel pads, secured in place found in the automotive industry. I’ve just  Industrial designer and aviation with countersunk upholstery screws and always liked the look and durability of enthusiast DENNIS WOLTER is well- Tinnerman nuts. It’s important to install aluminum heel pads. known for giving countless seminars the screws and Tinnerman nuts prior to Now, it’s time to bond 3/16-inch thick, and contributing his expertise about all bonding the insulation foam to the back of closed-cell, flame-retardant foam insula- phases of aircraft renovation in various the carpet. tion to the back of the carpet, using light publications. Wolter founded AirMod in Use a sanding disc on a drill motor and coats of contact cement. 1973 to offer private aircraft owners the grind off the sharp point of the mounting Most Cessnas also have carpet bonded same professional, high-quality work then screws. This method allows the heel pads to the lower side panels. As before, we use only offered to corporate jet operators. to come out when the carpet is removed. original pieces as patterns to create new Send questions or comments to editor@ There will be no holes in the metal floors. side panel sections. Once they are serge- cessnaflyer.org.

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24 • Cessna Flyer / November 2020 November 2020 / Cessna Flyer • 25  Buying an Aircraft: A Cautionary Tale Cessna Flyer Association member MICHAEL KLEIN shares the story of a Cessna 182 Skylane purchase gone wrong. He describes the online scam here to help warn others.

rust is one of the basic tenets of the aviation When a General Aviation airplane is returned to service community. after its annual inspection, the owner has been assured that all Passengers boarding a commercial airplane defects, deficits, and ADs have been accomplished to ensure trust that the captain and first officer have the the aircraft is airworthy and safe to fly. The passengers in a background and experience to fly them safely to General Aviation airplane or helicopter trust that the pilot has Ttheir destination in all types of weather. The student pilot has the background and experience to take them on a sightseeing full confidence that his or her instructor will take the controls tour in Hawaii or just the classic “$100 hamburger” ride. if he or she is performing below expectations. When purchasing a used airplane, we rely on the represen- The experienced pilot flying in hard IMC trusts that ATC tations of the broker or owner that the posted information is is providing the correct information regarding headings and accurate. altitudes when beginning an ILS or RNAV/GPS approach into congested airspace. Skydivers have full reassurance that the The search begins pilot is at the correct altitude and over the drop zone before Our flying club was in the market for another Cessna 182 to exiting the airplane. replace an airplane that was totaled in a weather-related acci-

26 • Cessna Flyer / November 2020 dent. We spent three months contacting various brokers throughout the United States with some focus on the western states, simply due to the logistics involved with inspecting an airplane. Purchasing an aircraft is a major undertaking, involving arranging for a pre-purchase inspection with individuals whom you have no experience and the frustrations of making offers and negotiating. We located a Cessna 182 in Okla- homa City that met our requirements regarding age, avionics, and engine time. The airplane had ADS-B In and Out, an autopilot, a Garmin 430, dual navcoms, a mid-time engine, an engine analyzer, and a well-maintained interior and paint, as it was always hangared. Negotiations began with the listing broker. A price was agreed upon and arrangements were made for a pre-purchase inspection. This is where the story changes.

Too good to be true We thought we had done our due diligence. We confirmed the ownership of the aircraft through the FAA data- base and arranged for a pre-purchase inspection. We sent a deposit for $15,000 pending the inspection. We received an email from the broker the day he was to have delivered the aircraft to the pre-purchase inspection A&P. The email explained that the aircraft had suffered a prop strike while taxiing out for the flight to the A&P. The broker then said he had another aircraft that met our specifi- cations. Again, we checked the FAA registry. The broker said that the owner wanted a larger deposit, so we added another $13,000 to the amount we had previously sent. We arranged a pre-purchase inspection. On the day the inspection was to have occurred, we got a call from the mechanic saying that the aircraft had not arrived. Our attempts to contact the broker were to no avail. Registered mail was returned unopened. Obviously, we did not get our deposit back. This dishonest broker had what appeared to be a well-designed and in- formational web site. We discussed our situation with an FBI agent and learned that the broker could be anyplace in the world, enticing prospective buyers with below-market asking prices for aircraft. Our mistake was that we did not

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hear pilots say it all the time, But when it comes to avionics, that’s where avia- “There’s nothing really new in tion technologies have been advancing at a Moore’s aviation.” Well, when you look at Law-like rate. For example, just a few years ago, what the folks in Wichita, Vero glass displays were an amazing technology. Just a Beach, and Duluth, Minnesota, handful of years in, those old CRTs and LCDs are all Weare building, that statement is about 85% correct. but obsolete. Touchscreens are all the rage today. Aside from composite airframes, there haven’t been any significant “technological” advancements in Another system that has really benefited from airframes or piston-engine design or manufacturing advancing technology is the autopilot. And those since, well, they switched from fabric to aluminum. advancements are making autopilot upgrades one 

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of the hottest trends in business and servos, and related components. While expensive to get FAA certification on a General Aviation. repair is the best path for many aircraft new autopilot. But, with the new Part 23, “Our customers are very excited owners, at a certain point, it may make we have a lot of autopilots that were only about what’s happening in the autopilot more sense to replace the legacy auto- available in the experimental market that space right now,” stated Mark Lee, CEO of pilot,” Lee says. “That’s when the owner are now available for certified airplanes.” Carpenter Avionics. “With all the auto- really has a chance to look at their needs, “Now, the FAA accepts industry tech- pilot innovations, and so many options look at the alternatives, and which auto- nical standards as part of the regulatory and questions, we created an educational pilot path best meets their needs.” process for approving new avionics for series called ‘Autopilot Renaissance,’ certified aircraft,” he added. “Take the which we held at various locations. The Good ol’ George learns some new TruTrak autopilot, for example. It was content was very well received, so we plan tricks kicking butt in the experimental market. to resume them in the months ahead.” Seems like not too long ago, if you Now, as part of BendixKing, it has been “Along with excellent performance owned a certified airplane and wanted rebranded as the AeroCruze 100 and and reliability, today’s autopilots offer to replace the legacy autopilot in your approved under Part 23 for many certified some incredible safety features like piston single or twin with factory new, aircraft. It’s very popular with pilots look- GPSS roll steering, vertical navigation, you had limited choices. ing for a replacement autopilot.” indicated airspeed hold, altitude prese- But today, thanks to the FAA’s recent On the other side of the performance spectrum, Lee said that pilots looking to replace …thanks to the FAA’s recent Part 23 changes, you have or upgrade more sophisticated au- many more [autopilot] options, and your options have topilots have an ever-broadening array of units to many more capabilities. choose from. ‘There are a lot of advantages to today’s digital lect, and some type of upset recovery Part 23 changes, you have many more autopilots that just were not possible mode,” he continued. “Another contrib- options, and your options have many with the legacy units,” he said. “Their uting factor to their popularity is that so more capabilities. solid-state ‘brains’ are very reliable and many [currently installed] autopilots are “I think the FAA’s rewrite of the Part precise. They do a great job flying the old, and repairing them can be cost-pro- 23 certification requirements has done a airplane.” hibitive in some cases.” lot of good in the autopilot market,” stat- “The digital technologies also have “We have a lot of autopilot experi- ed Rick Ochs, CEO, Spirit Aeronautics. enabled manufacturers to offer other ence and offer repairs for the controller, “Under the old Part 23 rule, it was very workload-reducing and safety-enhanc-

32 • Cessna Flyer / November 2020 off into hard IFR, a reliable autopilot is Before a great safety and situational awareness enhancement. And adding features like envelope protection or altitude hold just kicks that up untold notches. While the thought of adding a digital autopilot with all the bells and whistles may be your ultimate goal, keep in mind that the process often involves more than just changing the autopilot controller. If you have an attitude-based autopilot, it’s getting its guidance information  from the aircraft’s vacuum-driven mechanical gyro or attitude indicator. As you know, vacuum systems are legend- ary for their unreliability. Who doesn’t know a pilot who has had their vacuum system fail at the wrong time? In fact, in the big picture, the ability to remove the vacuum system is a great val- ing features like envelope protection ing piece of technology and a great step ue-added benefit to upgrading to a digital or automatic level modes,” Lee stated. forward in safety. But, alas, it’s not yet rate-based autopilot. The digital control- “The units are actually able to figure out available—and probably won’t be for a lers get their information from either the where the airplane is and straighten it long, long time—for the piston aircraft aircraft’s electric turn coordinator or the out. All the pilot needs to do is push the aftermarket. attitude heading and reference system blue button.” (AHARS). They provide much more Of course, you’ve read about the Do you have the right attitude for a accurate and reliable guidance for the revolutionary capabilities provided by new autopilot? system. And that enables the autopilot to Garmin’s new Autonomi autonomous There’s no debating that whether it’s provide a greater array of capabilities. auto-landing system. It’s truly an amaz- a sunny Sunday morning or venturing

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November 2020 / Cessna Flyer • 33 While a rate-based autopilot will be happy with the turn coordinator’s data, Before the more advanced systems need more accurate inputs. And that requires you to upgrade or add other hardware along with the autopilot.

Advanced autopilot capabilities are the sum of its parts “Many times, when you upgrade your autopilot, you will have to replace your legacy electro-mechanical ADI and HSI  with new electronic instruments. It’s probably a good idea anyway. Many are too old and unreliable to trust in today’s IFR environment,” Ochs said. “The reliable operation of the electro-mechan- the Garmin G5, GI 275, and the Aspen ahead and remove your vacuum system ical instruments is just as important as Evolution are such that it’s prudent to go and install these units. It’s good money your autopilot’s operation. If they’re not ahead and make the change at the same spent on increased safety.” reliable, then neither is your autopilot.” time,” he added. “Even if you don’t want Lee added that if you are looking to “Fortunately, the prices of the new a new autopilot, it’s a good idea to go upgrade your primary flight instruments, generation digital instruments like it is a good idea to do so with an eye toward any future panel upgrades you might want to make in the next few years. …a reliable autopilot is a great safety and “The choice you make now on the  PFD setup may affect the degrees of freedom you have when it comes to situational awareness enhancement. upgrading the autopilot,” he says. “In some cases, there can be direct issues

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between a glass electronics instrument instruments. Doing your research now is buy will indeed integrate and function and a given autopilot.” the best way to protect your investment.” with the avionics you have in your panel. “The solution to that would be to If it all sounds a bit confusing, that’s “For example, if you rely on a flight use an additional interface box. In other because it is. So, unless you have the director, then you need to make sure cases, however, there is no way to have high five-figure budget required to rip that the new autopilot will integrate the two units work together,” Lee con- your panel apart and install everything with that display unit. Some combina- tinued. “So, if you think there is even a new, it’s very important for you and your tions don’t work together well,” Ochs remote chance you’d want to upgrade the avionics shop to have a solid plan. cautioned. “Also, if the autopilot has autopilot in the future, it’s a good idea to It takes time and experience to do ‘altitude capture’ mode, then you need understand the issues now, as you plan all the necessary due diligence to make an altimeter that has an altitude capture changes to your current primary flight sure that the autopilot you ultimately bug. To use the feature, you have to

November 2020 / Cessna Flyer • 35 The bottom line is when you think of adding a new digital autopilot, there’s a better-than-average chance that you’re also going to add other instruments or “happy boxes” to make the new unit work with what you have.

upgrade the altimeter.” But just for the sake of this story, Lee protection. It lists for $6,995 with two “It’s not a lot of money, but it’s provided two scenarios for consideration. servos. But you need much more capable another instrument to buy and install, “Let’s assume one [scenario] is a sim- digital instruments to drive it. So, if you and that adds to the overall cost. Nobody ple two-axis digital solution like the Ben- don’t already have them installed, you will wants a surprise when their airplane is dixKing Aerocruze 100. The hardware is also need to add a pair of Garmin G5s, or in the shop,” he continued. “That’s why about $5,100, including two servos. Now, GI 275s, a G3X Touch, or a Garmin G500 it’s so vitally important for you to work we assume you have an approved GPS TXi,” Lee continued. closely with your avionics shop to make in the panel like an Avidyne IFD, so we “Now, those are significant upgrades sure that they have all the information have a good source to use,” he said. “So, that provide great capabilities. By the they need to give you an accurate quote.” the hardware with installation will run time it’s all installed, you’re looking at around $10,000 to $11,000 total. It’s not $20,000 on up.” So, how much does it cost? a lot of money, and it can be a significant The bottom line is when you think of Well, isn’t that the $10,000-plus ques- state change for that aircraft.” adding a new digital autopilot, there’s a tion. Every owner, aircraft, and situation “For the second example, let’s say the better-than-average chance that you’re is unique, so you really won’t know until owner wants a Garmin GFC 500, a really also going to add other instruments or you get rolling with a good avionics shop. capable digital autopilot with envelope “happy boxes” to make the new unit work

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November 2020 / Cessna Flyer • 37 A Day in the Life of A Fire-Spotter

An Arkansas Forestry Division T-41B over- flies a controlled burn roughly 15 nm north of Malvern, Arkansas.

38 • Cessna Flyer / November 2020 A Day in the Life of A

Fire-SpotterAuthor GRANT BOYD learns firsthand about the challenging work of locating wildfires from the air.

WHERE THERE’S SMOKE, THERE’S FIRE. Occasionally, these vapors’ trail will guide a fortunate soul to a lively backyard barbecue highlighted by the aro- mas of hamburgers and hotdogs filling the atmosphere, but other times the flames are more nefarious and negatively interrupt life. Recently, we have seen how fire has terrorized the United States West Coast, with dozens killed or injured, and mil- lions of acres burned. What may start as a smoldering camp- site, dry lightning, or even a gender reveal party can quickly turn to catastrophe. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture: Forestry Division (ADA) seeks to avoid such disastrous wildfires from spreading and works to stop the accident chain at the point of smoke before growing flames snowball into a full-blown inferno.

November 2020 / Cessna Flyer • 39 A glimpse into the . But for fires to be put out, they first must be located. ates a fleet of 11 single-engine Cessnas from Mal- Forestry Division's This can be a considerable challenge, especially when vern Municipal Airport (M78). From this base, the hangar at Malvern Mu- the playing field is 18,900,000 acres of forest, covering department dispatches flights to all seven districts nicipal Airport (M78), roughly 55% of the state. across the state. which houses six 182s, Fortunately, Arkansas has kept up with advanc- Their six Cessna 182s, one Cessna 180A, and one 180A, two Aero es in finding fires. They phased out fire watchtow- four Cessna T-41Bs are operated by three full-time Commander 500s, and ers throughout the state and began using aircraft pilots, as well as 15 part-time pilots that are called four T-41Bs. as the primary method of fire detection in the 1980s in during the “hotter” activity periods throughout to protect citizens, property, and natural resources. the year. A successful detection flight, where a fire is Aircraft as a fire-fighting tool located, is just the beginning of the process of Over the years, the department has operated protecting the state and its citizens’ assets against General Aviation aircraft, primarily Cessnas, to aid errant combustions. Once the blaze is found and their wildfire detection efforts. It currently oper- the detection pilot sends its location into dispatch, ground crews will be sent out to contain the fire. The Incident Commander (IC) on the ground will Once the blaze is found and the then call in air support to ensure the safety of their crew and assist in containment. detection pilot sends its location The state also operates two Aero Commander 500s to provide air attack support for ground personnel, bulldozers, and air tankers relaying fire retardant into dispatch, ground crews will be and water to the site. The Air Attack Commander will circle at 2,000 feet agl and direct air tanker crews to sent out to contain the fire. hot spots and issues. The air tankers swoop in at tree-

40 • Cessna Flyer / November 2020 top level to drop water that helps to extinguish the fire periods the busiest. and provide a safety net for ground crews working to “The prime conditions for forest fire occur control the spread of flames. generally during two periods. First, in late winter The state contracts with a company that and early spring, we typically have a period of no provides highly trained SEAT (Single-Engine Air precipitation that occurs before spring green-up. Tanker) pilots to bolster its air-attack capabilities. The dead grass and other cured fuels from the Most of these SEAT platforms are Air Tractor winter are easily ignited. This, coupled with the 802s, which add 800 gallons or so of liquid contain- passage of dry cold fronts and high winds, provides ment to the fire-fighting equation. for a perfect scenario for large fires. With all these groups working together, fires Secondly, in late summer and early fall, we can be put out quickly, often before they ever be- typically see less moisture and high temperatures. come a considerable threat to humans, animals, or As such, things that fuel fires, such as grass, trees, the surrounding landscape. and undergrowth, dry out and fires are again easily started. We have experienced numerous and some- Fire season times large, devastating fires during both periods.” James Still, Aviation Department Manager for the ADA, notes that “Although the detection flights The mission typically do not reduce the number of fires, detec- Having visited the ADA in a relatively dry Roughly 55% of tion flights do reduce the number of acres burned. mid-September, I planned to observe firsthand Arkansas is blanketed Spotting wildfires in their early stages and prompt- what pilots see during a detection mission. I was by forest, including ly getting forestry personnel and equipment to the paired with Sumner Barnes, who has been a full- immediately adjacent site facilitates earlier containment.” time pilot for the organization for about seven to the Forestry Divi- He goes on to note the times of the year when months and part-time for about five longer. Barnes sion's home airport in there is the most activity and what makes these had decided this job would be a good way to com- Malvern. 42 • Cessna Flyer / November 2020 Sanders settled down to about 500 feet off the deck and began tracking around the smoldering perimeter, often banking 45-60 degrees in areas for a better view…

bine his love of flying and the outdoors. to me. We would be flying in a Cessna 182 and fellow “Copy,” quickly chirped back dispatch as we full-timer Charles Sanders, who has been in this role followed with our intentions to any traffic listening for 10 months, would be flying alongside us in the and proceeded to roll out onto Runway 22. Once air- orange-and-white liveried Cessna T-41B that can be borne, we were tailed by Sanders in the T-41B, both seen in the pictures that accompany this article.. for a photo mission, as well as for me to see from a Routine forest detec- Alongside the requisite Commercial Certifi- higher vantage point what it would look like if a fire tion flights ensure cate, Instrument Rating (Multi-Engine Rating for were found. that Arkansas' seven full-time pilots, too), 500 hours, and a minimum of Almost as we reached our cruise altitude of districts are moni- a Second Class medical, pilots go through initial about 1,500 feet agl, they spotted smoke about tored for potential ground training once hired. After this, they fly a nautical mile away. The small curl of smoke disastrous blazes with a seasoned detection pilot until they learn the appeared to be coming from a distinct clearing in throughout the year. state’s radio procedures for each district, as well as the trees in a more residential area, which at first wildfire detection practices. glance was of little concern. That being said, all My orientation flight began like any other flight noticed fires are of concern for the Department and from an uncontrolled field, with the addition of dis- we settled onto a heading that would allow us to patch being someone on our “to talk to” list. “Four overfly what was confirmed as a purposely lit burn hours of fuel and two onboard; Sumner Barnes and pile in someone’s backyard. Grant Boyd,” called out the lifelong Arkansan next “Even though this is not an issue fire, we still

Pilots typically fly the routes identified on this map, although they can deviate as needed.

November 2020 / Cessna Flyer • 43 1,500 feet agl is the have to make note of it,” stated Barnes, as he logged blaze feels that the grass is greener on the other preferred cruising the event and corrected our heading back to the side and jumps over to burn it, thereby turning a altitude for fire north. In this direction, we were expecting to see controlled situation into an uncontrolled one. detection flights. a controlled burn that had been lit by a contract As we got closer, we could make out the overall property manager the day before and was likely shape of the fire’s current pattern and could con- still going. These controlled blazes are a regular firm by the vehicles present that it was purposely occurrence and standard practice for the state set. We opted to encircle the roughly 100-acre site since they help to clear undergrowth that is a cause so that I could see the sights of this portion of a of many fires. detection flight, as well as smell the distinct scent After we had flown several nautical miles north, of burning timber. the sight of billowing plumes became evident, even Sanders settled down to about 500 feet off the through the hazy, humid, midmorning sky. Barnes deck and began tracking around the smoldering noted the smoke presence appeared to be bigger perimeter, often banking 45-60 degrees in areas for than he expected it to be, possibly meaning that the a better view, much in the way that he would during fire had spread past its marked boundaries. a real situation. “It looks like here on the south, Spreading is a key concern in wildfire firefight- under all of this smoke, we may have a candidate ing. This is because when fires are caught early, of- for something that could jump over. We will keep an ten with the aid of eyes in the sky, they can typically eye on it while we are here,” he spoke as his high-vis be contained and extinguished. That is, when the high-wing passed through puffs of white and gray. fire is predictable and does not behave erratically. One errant behavior is when the flames hop the Fire response training and procedures “plow line,” which is a barrier pushed in place by As each fire is unique, it is not enough for these ground crew in bulldozers who push a bladed line detection pilots to find a fire and call it a day. Once to leave only mineral soil exposed to the fire wide they come upon flames, they press a button on their enough to hold the flames within. Occasionally, the “Spidertracks” unit atop the glareshield, which re-

44 • Cessna Flyer / November 2020 lays exact coordinates of the fire to dispatch. Next, they radio in characteristics (below) and other “Even though this is not an issue information per a checklist, so that crews can be better prepared once they arrive at the site. • Size in acres of the blaze, as well as what is fire, we still have to make note of burning presently it,” stated Barnes, as he logged the • Whether any structures, people, or equipment are in the fire’s path event and corrected our heading • Type of fuel (plantation, grass, or timber leaf litter) back to the north. • Rate of spread of the fire Wildfire fighting is a dangerous game, so • Whether there are any creeks or roads that anything that can be done in the name of safety is could provide a fire break a top priority. For instance, prior to our flight, I • Whether there are any hazards, such as was shown pictures of some recent wildfires that downed power lines or towers were, in a “power of nature” sense, artistic and impressive. • Best route to fire, whether it be a dirt road, a The flames followed a path of least resistance, highway, or other and the pattern of flames was enveloping the tower- While all flying-related facets are learned during ing Southern Pines in a winding, glowing orange a new pilot’s initial training with the Department, line. Ultimately, this fire resembled a hand, with a lot of the more esoteric fire-related knowledge each metacarpal being painted by 800-plus degrees points are taught during a one-week knowl- bristles of burning power. edge-based class for full-time personnel. This is These fingertip portions of the fire are of part of the same program that the firefighters on concern to those fighting it, as one can easily the ground go through, so the pilots better un- get stuck down a tunnel of fire with little room derstand what is important to those below from a behind them for escape. Aerial support allows for firefighting and a safety standpoint. a clearer picture of the situation and facilitates

November 2020 / Cessna Flyer • 45 Panel of one of the real-time changes to the Forestry Division's game plan. T-41Bs; N87767. A challenging and tiring job The 210 horsepower T-41B Mescalero continued to circle the controlled burn below us and its pilot noted points of interest, as minutes ticked by and I began to understand why the job is both a challenging and tiring one. The number of hours flown by pilots each year varies, depending on weather and other factors, but a “standard” detection flight requires flying low and slow for about four to five hours at a time. While this type of scenic flight across pictur- esque Arkansas landscape sounds fun, the pilot’s head must always be on a swivel for other traffic, obstructions, and (of course) fires. While they typically fly along a predetermined route (the map at right shows them outlined in gray), the pilot can deviate at any time if they see smoke in the distance, or have suspicion it may be found elsewhere. Our left-turn-heavy flight was over after a couple more circles around the site, but a real-life mission would not end here. Typically, the detection plane would continue circling the scene long enough to determine its status and relay to dispatch any additional information of interest if needed.

46 • Cessna Flyer / November 2020 …pilots must complete their jobs once a fire is detected but also be mindful to keep moving across a large geographic footprint.

The detection aircraft then proceeds on their  GRANT BOYD soloed at age 17 in a 1977 route to ensure all concerns along it are ad- Cessna 150M. In the seven years since, the dressed, as there could be a fire down the line that Wichita-based private pilot has been involved threatens houses, property, or people. So, pilots in aviation through a variety of avenues: from must complete their jobs once a fire is detected marketing to customer service. He has written but also be mindful to keep moving across a large more than 85 articles for a number of aviation geographic footprint. magazines and loves learning about aircraft/ pilots with unique missions. Send questions or With roughly a third of the country blanketed comments to [email protected]. by forest, fire detection and fighting is an important facet of governments’ and other organizations’ missions. Cessnas are a good fit for this role, with their RESOURCES low operating costs, good visibility, and operational ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: and maintenance ease. FORESTRY DIVISION agriculture.arkansas.gov/forestry/

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2020 Cessna Flyer Piper Flyer2 Wednesday, December 11, 2019 8:46:27 AM Content CLOSE ENCOUNTERSto Come OF THE BIRD KIND Spring and fall mean more bird activity and more potential bird strikes. KEVIN GARRISON provides tips on how best to avoid running over our feathered friends.

bird experts say that the peak time to from Canada down to Central America. worry about bird strikes are between The Mississippi Flyway, which extends from the Gulf the months of March and April. Another of Mexico up to the Great Lakes along—you have probably FAAactive time are the months from August through the end of already guessed this—the Mississippi River. November. Bird strikes can happen at any time, but these time The Atlantic Flyway, which runs parallel to the entire East- frames are when the “heavies;” formations of geese, ducks, ern Seaboard of the United States. and other migratory birds, are flying missions in big attack If you are beginning to get the idea that we operate our groups. aircraft in one huge aviary, you are right. Birds were here first, How high can these feathered missiles fly? Birds have been they outnumber us, and they aren’t controlled by any govern- found at well over 7,000 feet agl, but most of them are into ment agency. low-level attack. Over 90% of bird strikes occur below 3,000 You can’t out-turn or outmaneuver a bird, and experts say feet agl. you are better off not trying. They say that birds are more There are four major flyways that exist in the continental than aware of your presence when you are close. The bird’s United States. They are: problem is that they need to see you in time to avoid having a The Pacific Flyway, which covers the Washington, Oregon, midair with you. and California coastline. See-and-avoid is an important aspect of not having a bird The Mountain Flyway, a very large area covering most of strike. You are probably already running your landing lights the middle of the country, just east of the Rocky Mountains and strobes when you operate your aircraft below 10,000 feet.

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November 2020 / Cessna Flyer • 49 A Flying Trip with Bryan: Monument Valley an d Goulding’s Lodge

The American Southwest is home to wide-open spaces, great fly-in destinations, and occasional brisk breezes. Author GLYNN DENNIS describes a whirlwind tour of four states with his son, Bryan, in a 1959 Cessna 172. By Glynn Dennis

50 • Cessna Flyer / November 2020 Monument Valley an d Goulding’s Lodge

I’ve recently reached the ripe old age of 72. That’s really hard to write. I’ve found myself spending a great deal of time reminiscing; reliving in my mind favorite memories of days gone by. Some of them are of days, many years ago, dirt biking in the hills of Hollister, California, with my son, Glynn Junior, or four-wheeling the Rubicon Trail with my son, Bryan. My bride and I spent many hours and covered hundreds of miles exploring the Big Sur Coast and the California countryside. But…my favorite memories always include flying.

November 2020 / Cessna Flyer • 51 In some places like Goulding's Monument Monument Valley, the Valley Lodge; both a West is still as wild as destination and a base for it ever was. adventures further afield.

Though marked as private on the FAA sectional chart, the airport at Monument Valley is open to visiting pilots with prior permission. Exploring by air One flying trip comes easily to mind because it was my first long cross-country adventure. A 1947 Luscombe had found a new owner —me— and I was eager to explore new places. As luck would have it, there was a special fly-in just for Luscombes, taking place in Oregon. My son Bryan was about 14 years old when I asked him if he would like to join me for the trip. I’m not sure if his reason for going along was the excitement about the flying trip, or just to get out of school for a few days, but he said yes! that were little more than a clearing next to a creek. I spent days with sectional charts spread out on the coffee Other trips took us into the southern desert and to destina- table planning the flight to Oregon. As the date grew near, I tions with names like Furnace Creek, 190 feet below sea level, made small changes to the route and updated our flight plan. and Stovepipe Wells, literally in the middle of nowhere. How- Finally, the stars all aligned, and it was departure day. ever, some of my favorite destinations include Mineral Canyon, Bryan and I loaded our bags, headsets, charts, water, and which lies alongside the Green River in Utah; Bar Ten Ranch, snacks into the baggage area of the little Luscombe. We said also in Utah, on the edge of the Grand Canyon; and Goulding’s our goodbyes and climbed aboard. Mother Nature was very ac- Lodge in Monument Valley, Arizona. commodating by providing good flying weather for the entire trip. It was, by any measure, a successful first flying venture A new adventure for Bryan. Goulding’s Lodge is the reason for this story and my most Over the years that followed, there were more flying trips. recent long flight. As I mentioned earlier, my thoughts had Eventually, the little Luscombe was replaced by a 1952 Cessna recently returned to some of those flights from years ago, and 170. I missed the Luscombe, but the larger and more powerful a vague plan began to take form. The Cessna 170 was sold and Cessna made it possible to explore more remote places. Some a new plane, new to me anyway, now lives in my hangar. (One were in the Idaho backcountry, deep in canyons, with airstrips place the airplane and Dennis had already been was from "Ohio to

52 • Cessna Flyer / November 2020 California at 95 Knots," detailed in the July 2020 issue of Cessna The initial leg Flyer.--Ed.) On the first day of our trip, we departed Salinas Municipal It’s a 1959 Cessna 172, the last year of the straight-tail Airport (KSNS), California, and turned southeast toward Gen- Cessnas. My plane had been looking for someplace to go...I eral Fox Airfield (KWJF), California, near Edwards Air Force thought I’d offer some help. Base. This was our first stop for fuel and lunch. While talking with Bryan, the subject of vacation time During lunch, we noticed the sky darkening and the wind came up. He was planning to take a couple of weeks off and speed increasing; not a good sign. We walked outside for a quick had no definite plans in place. I’m on permanent vacation—re- look at the eastern sky and were “rewarded“ with a view of tired—so I began to plan another flying trip. Bryan signed on cumulonimbus clouds, the towering kind, with dark menacing and hotel reservations were made. bases. Our next act was to call for an updated weather briefing and we got more “good” news...there was also lightning.

… my thoughts had recently returned to some of those flights from years ago, and a vague plan began to take form.

November 2020 / Cessna Flyer • 53 It was around 12:30 p.m., so we decided to hang around airport. Additionally, we were given vouchers for dinner, drinks, the terminal for a few hours and wait for the thunderstorms and a full breakfast the next morning. The lesson here is, and as to pass, as they often do. While we were waiting, Sean Tucker I’ve said before, each of my flying trips seems to have a lesson to and Jessy Panzer landed their two stunt planes for fuel. They teach. Unplanned experiences can be rewarding. were returning from a show in Ohio and would later continue to Salinas. Sean told me they had been squeezed right up Onward to Goulding’s Lodge against the Edwards restricted area by the storm and it was The morning of Day Two would allow us to fly, but not under moving north. the best conditions. Visibility was 10 miles or better, with over- Our flight path to the east was blocked by the storm and cast skies and hot bumpy air. We made our way around the edge making it to our next stop, of the Edwards restricted in Amboy, California, looked area and past Barstow, Cali- doubtful. Sean and Jessy fornia. Due to the heavy rain headed out for Salinas and from the day before, and Am- we continued to wait and boy having a dirt strip, we de- watch the progress of the cided to skip lunch in Amboy storm. At 5 p.m., we admit- and continue to Boulder City ted our defeat and found a Municipal Airport (KBVU), hotel for the night. Nevada, for fuel. We also had While the overnight stay lunch there, but it was a light in Lancaster, California, was lunch. In pilot-speak, that unplanned, the hotel was a means cheese crackers from pleasant surprise. The room a vending machine. was only $107 and it included Boulder City has a thriving shuttle service to and from the scenic tour business. We

54 • Cessna Flyer / November 2020 Lake Powell, on the way to Page, Arizona. counted 10 helicopters and six de Havil- land Twin Otters on the ramp with more landing and departing at regular intervals. Our flight out would pass over Hoover Dam and follow Lake Mead to its northern end. While passing through that busy area, our heads were on a swivel watching for traffic. We turned east and flew across the high plateau that borders the northern rim of the Grand Canyon. Our next planned stop would have been Marble Canyon, Arizona, but the wind was too strong, and the turbulence severe enough that I didn’t want to risk dropping down into the canyon that surrounds Marble Canyon Airport (L41). Yet another change in plans. When you fly light aircraft, especially on cross-country flights, these route and plan changes are a fact you must accept. Our flight continued to Page, Ari- zona, and over Lake Powell. I’ve flown over the lake many times before, so it was alarming to see the water level

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PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 22, 2020—Dewey watches to a broad selection of advanced Conroy, vice president and COO, Pacific avionics for experimental and certified Coast Avionics, recently announced that aircraft, Garmin’s product line continues the company had received Garmin’s 2019 to be the preferred solution for so many of Platinum Award for Elite Performance for our customers,” he said. “When you put the 25th consecutive year. Garmin’s array of products in the hands of “Even though we have received this our talented installers and fabricators, the prestigious award each of the past 25 combination helps to make Pacific Coast years, every time we receive the plaque, Avionics the go-to shop for so many pilots, it becomes an even more special reason aircraft owners, and builders.” to celebrate the achievement,” Conroy “Garmin takes great pride in its prod- said. “Knowing that we are among ucts, and everyone here at Pacific Coast the very top sales performers out of Avionics takes equal pride in representing Garmin’s 1,000-plus global dealers, these outstanding products to our wide makes receiving the award that much customer base,” he added. “With the way more special.” Garmin product line continues to set the Conroy said that Garmin’s wide standard for avionics performance, capa- array of products is one of the main rea- bilities, and value, we’re well on our way to sons Pacific Coast Avionics continues to making it 26 wins in a row.” hold its place as a sales leader among all of Garmin’s global dealers. For more information about Pacific “With products ranging from smart- Coast Avionics, visit pca.aero.

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BALDWIN CITY, Kan., Sept. 22, 2020—McFarlane Aviation, the past several years, McFarlane has represented our Inc. recently announced an expanded distribution Alcor brand of sensors and probes with a high level of agreement with Tempest Aero Group LLC. The expanded service, and we feel they will have the same success with product lines allow McFarlane to increase their product our other affiliated brands. We look forward to a long and offerings to the full line of Tempest products; Marvel prosperous relationship.” Schebler, Precision Airmotive, Alcor, and Tempest The expansion brings additional spark plugs, vacuum Plus, providing their valued customers a smoother all- pumps, carburetors, oil filters, sensors, and more to encompassing shopping experience the McFarlane storefront. For for their General Aviation needs. more information about Tempest “Tempest Aero Group is excited Aero Group’s product lines or to expand our partnership with McFarlane’s FAA-PMA Products, McFarlane Aviation,” said Vince please visit McFarlane’s website Bechtel, director of aftermarket mcfarlaneaviation.com or call (866) sales for Tempest Aero Group. “For 920-2741.

60 • Cessna Flyer / November 2020 GARMIN DIRECTOR OF FLIGHT OPERATIONS AWARDED FLIGHT TEST PILOT HONOR FOR CERTIFICATION OF AUTOLAND

OLATHE, Kan., Sept. 29, 2020—Garmin International, Inc. recently announced its Director of Flight Operations and Chief Test Pilot, Tom Carr, has received the prestigious Society of Experimental Test Pilots’ (SETP) 2020 Iven C. Kincheloe Award for his outstanding professional accomplishment in the conduct of flight testing. SETP presented the award to Carr recently during a virtual awards ceremony that was held in place of its annual gala. The Iven C. Kincheloe Award was established in 1958 in memory of the veteran flight test pilot and U.S. Air Force Korean war ace. The Kincheloe Award honors test pilots who have made exceptional contributions to an aerospace program and is the most honorable recognition among the society. “From the day Tom started at Garmin, he has dedicated himself to growing our business and developing a team of passionate and Tom Carr (left) was recently honored with the presti- talented flight test professionals, and in doing gious 2020 Iven C. Kincheloe Award in recognition of so, he has built a world-class flight department,” his achievements as an experimental test pilot during said Phil Straub, executive vice president and the industry-first Garmin Autoland flight test program managing director of aviation. “His dedication to (above). the advancement of flight testing, along with his hours in the conduct of experimental flight perseverance and pioneering vision, have played tests. At Garmin, Carr oversees flight operations a vital role in bringing innovative Garmin products in Olathe, Kansas, and Salem, Oregon, and to market and into the hands of our customers, has flown numerous avionics development all of which further illustrates why he is extremely and certification programs, including the G1000 and G5000 deserving of the Iven C. Kincheloe Award.” integrated flight decks, GFC 700 autopilot, Synthetic Vision Carr was honored with the Kincheloe Award in recognition Technology (SVT), and Garmin Electronic Stability and of his achievements as an experimental test pilot during the Protection (ESP). industry-first Garmin Autoland flight test program. He has Carr graduated from the University of Kansas with a flown Autoland development flights on the Columbia 400, Piper bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering. He also has a M600, and the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet, and flew as test pilot in master’s degree in Aviation Human Factors and a law degree. hundreds of approaches and fully-automated landings. These Prior to Garmin, Carr was a senior engineering test pilot at tests were conducted as part of the FAA certification of Garmin Beech Aircraft and Raytheon Aircraft in Wichita. At Raytheon, Autoland, which was achieved on May 18, 2020. The award- he flew research and development, as well as certification flight winning Autoland system has since received FAA and European tests, specializing in aircraft stability and control, envelope Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification on several expansion, high angle of attack, and spin testing, finishing his additional aircraft types. career there as Hawker Horizon chief test pilot. Serving as director of flight operations and chief test pilot Previous Iven C. Kincheloe Award recipients include some of at Garmin for 17 years, Carr has over 42 years of experience the aerospace and aviation industry’s most accomplished and in experimental flight test. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot recognized individuals in experimental and exploration flight (ATP) certificate with 14 type ratings and is rated for single- testing, including those who contributed to the NASA Space engine and multi-engine airplanes, seaplanes, and gliders. His Shuttle and Apollo space programs. flight experience spans 192 different aircraft types ranging For more information about Garmin’s full line of avionics, go from gliders to four-engine jets. Carr has more than 12,000 to garmin.com/aviation. hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC), including more than 5,000

November 2020 / Cessna Flyer • 61 AIRFORMS RELEASES CARAVAN CATALOG FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 21, 2020— Cessna Caravans are logging a tremen- dous number of hours in commercial operations, hauling people and parts to locations all over the globe. Unfortunate- ly, high times lead to worn out parts or deferred maintenance due to the high cost or scarcity of replacement parts. Consequently, Airforms has developed enough PMAs and STCs for standard and upgraded Caravan components to warrant a 20-page catalog that is available in hard copy or online format (that can be printed out). Door hinges are one of the early items needing replacement on a Cessna 208/208B. Airforms offers a standard replacement and has developed an upgraded version that features bushings that are much less expensive to replace than the entire hinge. When the torque link bushings and the upper and lower attachment points in the nosegear assembly become worn, the nosewheel usually develops a shimmy. Airforms manufactures oversize pins and bolts for use in conjunction with their STC to address the problem. Specialty reamers were created to re-size bushings and attachment points for accommodat- ing new, oversize pins/bolts. The nosegear can be brought back to airworthy condition with the STC. Pins and bolts are manufactured to standard size, as well as 0.010, 0.020, and 0.030 oversizes.

62 • Cessna Flyer / November 2020 Airforms has developed enough Cessna Caravan replacement parts and part upgrades to merit a 20-page free catalog.

The company also has developed a high strength, all-aluminum replacement for upper, middle, and lower pas- senger airstair steps. One Part No. assembly is certified to replace any of the three steps. This summer, they received FAA PMA approval for manufacturing the components of the complete Crew Ladder Assemblies. The company has several other new PMAs that are pending FAA approval (expected this Fall). Currently, Airforms holds over 1,000 PMAs, including replacement baffle kits for 60 different models of Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Mooney, and Grumman. Most replacement and upgraded parts available through Airforms are considerably less expensive than OEM parts. To view the parts offered by Airforms, visit airforms.biz. The online Caravan catalog is available on the homepage of the website. You can order a free catalog or purchase Caravan replacement parts by calling Steve Hunter at (414) 380-9167.

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PART 39–AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 (g) Required Actions continues to read as follows: (1) Before further flight, revise the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, limitations section of the existing Air- 44701. plane Flight Manual for your airplane by inserting a copy of this AD or by making § 39.13 [Amended] pen and ink changes to add: 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (i) “Operation under Instrument the following new airworthiness direc- Flight Rules or night Visual Flight Rules tive (AD): is prohibited.” 2020-18-51 Sandia Attitude Indicator: (ii) “Coupling the autopilot with Amendment 39-21249; Docket No. FAA- Sandia attitude indicator part number 2020-0794; Project Identifier AD-2020- 306171-10 or 306171-20 is prohibited. 01232-Q. These attitude indicators may be marked as BendixKing Model KI 300 or (a) Effective Date Sandia Model SAI 340A.” This AD is effective September 28, (2) The action required by paragraph 2020 to all persons except those persons (g)(1) of this AD may be performed by to whom it was made immediately effec- the owner/operator (pilot) holding at tive by Emergency AD 2020-18-51, issued least a private pilot certificate and must on August, 28, 2020, which contains the be entered into the aircraft records requirements of this AD. showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a)(1) through (b) Affected ADs (4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The None. record must be maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417. This authority is not (c) Applicability applicable to aircraft being operated This AD applies to Sandia attitude under 14 CFR part 119. indicator (attitude indicator) part number 306171-10 and 306171-20. These (h) Special Flight Permits attitude indicators may be marked as Special flight permits are prohibited. BendixKing Model KI-300 or Sandia Model SAI-340A. They may be installed (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance on airplanes certificated in any category. (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Fort Worth ACO (d) Subject Branch, FAA, has the authority to ap- Joint Airplane Service Component prove AMOCs for this AD, if requested (JASC) Code: 3420, Attitude and Direc- using the procedures found in 14 CFR tion Data System. 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal (e) Unsafe Condition inspector or local Flight Standards This AD was prompted by reports District Office, as appropriate. If sending of 54 failed attitude indicators, which information directly to the manager of produced erroneous attitude data to the the certification office, send it to the- at pilot and autopilot, if equipped. The FAA tention of the person identified in para- is issuing this AD to prevent aeronauti- graph (j) of this AD. Information may be cal decision-making based on erroneous emailed to: 9- [email protected]. attitude information, which may result (2) Before using any approved in loss of control of the airplane. AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal (f) Compliance inspector, the manager of the local flight Comply with this AD within the com- standards district office/certificate hold- pliance times specified, unless already ing district office. done.

64 • Cessna Flyer / November 2020 (j) Related Information For further information about this AD, contact: John Felton, Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth ACO Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone 817-222-5171; email [email protected].

Issued on September 4, 2020. Gaetano A. Sciortino, Deputy Director for Strategic Ini- tiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2020-20049 Filed 9-10-20; 8:45 am]

PART 39–AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

§ 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2020-19-06 McCauley Propeller Systems: Amendment 39-21248; Docket No. FAA-2020-0320; Project Identifier 2019-CE-011-AD.

(a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 3, 2020.

(b) Affected ADs None.

(c) Applicability This AD applies to the McCauley Propeller Systems (McCauley) governors specified in paragraph (c)(1) or (2) of this AD and installed on airplanes, certificated in any category. (1) Models listed in table 2 of McCau- ley Alert Service Bulletin No. ASB273C, dated January 30, 2019 (McCauley ASB273C) with a serial number from 170061 through 180501, excluding the serial numbers listed in table 1 of Mc- Cauley ASB273C; or (2) Models listed in table 2 of McCau-

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(f) Compliance Unless already done, within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD or within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, replace the governor with a governor eligible for installation. Note 1 to paragraph (f) of this AD: Any model McCauley governor that is stamped with the letter B, as specified in the Accomplishment Instructions in McCauley ASB273C, has already complied with the requirements of this AD.

(g) Definition For the purposes of this AD, a gover- nor eligible for installation is defined as a governor that does not have an idler gear bearing with a part marking “BA 59” installed.

(h) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, do not install on any airplane a McCauley governor unless it is a governor eligible for installation.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

66 • Cessna Flyer / November 2020 (1) The Manager, Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to ap- prove AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards Dis- trict Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office.

(j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Thomas Teplik, Aerospace Engi- neer, Wichita ACO Branch, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4196; fax: (316) 946-4107; email: thomas.tep- [email protected] or [email protected].

(k) Material Incorporated by Refer- ence (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) McCauley Alert Service Bulletin No. ASB273C, dated January 30, 2019. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For McCauley Propeller Systems service information identified in this AD, contact McCauley Propeller Systems, One Cessna Boulevard, P.O. Box 7704, Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: (800) 621-7767 or (316) 831-4021; email: prod- [email protected]; internet: https:// mccauley.txtav.com. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.

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Issued on September 4, 2020. Lance T. Gant, Director, Compliance & Airworthi- FAA-PMA Approved FAA-PMA Approved ness Division, Aircraft Certification For Over 162 For Over 242 Service. [FR Doc. 2020-21440 Filed 9-28- Aircraft Models Aircraft Models 20; 8:45 am]

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CESSNA FLYER ASSOCIATION Parts Locating, Technical 1042 Mountain Ave. Ste. B #337 Cessna Flyer Association Upland, CA 91786 Support & Vendor Discounts 626-844-0125 member event EMAIL [email protected] EMAIL [email protected] REGISTER: thegatheringatwaupaca. We have contacts everywhere in the Benefits simpletix.com/ industry and we’ll assist in finding you that part or getting an answer to your Cessna Flyer magazine Cessna Flyer and Piper Flyer question. That’s what we’re here for. Association members fly in to EMAIL beautiful Waupaca (KPCZ) for a Many vendors offer discounts to [email protected] with Saturday night cocktail reception, members. Call or email Kent for more questions, comments, or concerns full slate of informative seminars on information or ask our vendors when about the content of the magazine. Sunday and Sunday evening banquet contacting them directly. Remember at the Waupaca Ale House, and then to tell them you are a Cessna Flyer EMAIL [email protected] enjoy the air-conditioned motor Association member. for damaged or missing issues. coach to EAA AirVenture on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday with an optional night bus on Wednesday Website – CessnaFlyer.org to accommodate viewing the night airshow. Fabulous raffle prizes at our EMAIL [email protected] for Sunday drawing! concerns regarding the website or with problems logging in.

CessnaFlyer.org contains an archive of our magazine articles, a listing of Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, and safety alerts, a product directory called the Cessna Yellow Pages, plus an events calendar, knowledge base, our library of member photographs and videos— and our forums (see next item).

Online Forums CessnaFlyer.org/forum

Our online forum, located within the association website, is a great source for question-and-answer interaction and an excellent way to converse with other members, the CFA staff, and Cessna Flyer’s contributing editor, longtime A&P/IA, Steve Ells.

November 2020 / Cessna Flyer • 73 Vintage Cessna Advertising and Marketing

The "Flightmatic 150" electronic instrument and navigation procedures simulator. Ad from 1968, when everything was "matic."

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