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COVER STORY PHOTO FINISH SCHEYDEN IS THE NEW FLYING HIGH AND LONE STAR SPONSORING SCOTT FLIGHT MUSEUM “SCOOTER”YOAK PREPPING THEIR DIGS By Annamarie Buonocore By Douglas Owens Story starts on Page 4 Story on Page 49

Cover courtesy of Scheyden Eyewear NEWS COLUMNS FAA Establishes Drone I.D. Rulemaking Committee...... 8 FEATURES AF Fighter Pilots of the Year Announced ...... 10 Flying With Faber: Western Nebraska – A formidable Land, Then and Now By Stuart J. Faber ...... 29 Legislation: GA Favors Not Privatizing ATC...... 13 Editorial: Privatization In On The Way By Ed Downs ...... 6 Elwell Appointed FAA Deputy Administrator ...... 20 Safe Land ings: The Complexities and Mystique of AirVenture: Vintage in Review Schedule Announced ...... 24 Volez, Voguez, Voyagez is a Love Letter to the Gold Age Metroplexes...... 40 of Aviation AirVenture: Daily Air Show Schedule Announced ...... 25 By Mark Rhodes...... 10 Homebuilder’s Workshop: Brave New World ALPA and WomenVenture at AirVenture ...... 26 Flying Across the Pond By Ed Wischmeyer ...... 42 ‘Take Me Home Huey” on Display at EAA Museum ...... 27 By David Brown ...... 16 Col. Mark Smith Named CAP’s Next CEO...... 33 AERO 2017 in Review: Essential DEPARTMENTS Wyoming Wings and Wheels Show Slated for Aug. 19...... 39 Stopover For Aviators Calendar of Events ...... 3 Schweiss Doors Rescues Florida Hangar Owner ...... 44 By Mike Taylor ...... 34 Letters to the Editor ...... 25 Duke Energy to Sponsor Sebring Expo 2018...... 45 Flying Low and Slow, A Few Years Back Classifieds ...... 48 By Bert Botta ...... 43 AOPA Names Winners of Flight Training Scholarships ...... 46 Index of Advertisers ...... 50 34 In Flight USA Celebrating 33 Years July 2017 AERO | FRIEDRICHSHAFEN 2017: ESSENTIAL STOPOVER FOR AVIATORS By Mike Taylor Friedrichshafen, IATA code FDH), access to the airfield is limited to arrival/departure imply AERO, the European event passengers from elsewhere–one example that is all about general aviation, of why it’s different. Pleasure flying such celebrated its 25th anniversary as around-the-patch and demo flights are SfromApril 5–8, 2017. AERO hosted 700- not part of AERO, with one exception – plus exhibits of airplanes, and then some. the Zeppelin airship. The trade show is a well established, Housed in a large hangar at the air- essential stopover for aviators. field’s center, the Zeppelin makes fre- While AERO is billed as “The Global quent roundtrips allowing passengers a Show for General Aviation,” a more apt unique tour of the Alpine region. Flights description in 2017 might have been “The range from half an hour to two hours with European Show for General Aviation.” fares priced from €215 to €810 ($240- Because while European aviators were Siemens displayed the all-electric eFusion, a first of its kind aerobatic trainer designed $900). Despite the separation between gathered for AERO at Bodensee-Airport and built by Magnus Aircraft in Hungary. (Mike Taylor) exhibition center and airfield, flying-in in in Friedrichshafen, , many of tors were well-provisioned with everything gliders and pilot accessories. The collec- one’s own plane is very practical and their counterparts from around the globe, from aircraft to training to attire, more than tion was a sideshow to the Rennsport, growing in popularity. and particularly in the U.S., were taking 34,000 participants turned up exchanging Motor, Freizeit exhibition (German for part in similar exercises at Sun ‘n Fun on products, ideas, and camaraderie. Racing, Motor, Leisure). AERO later Airshow Lakeland Linder Airport in Florida. Still, AERO 2017 proved to be the largest became a show in its own right, adding AERO remains the grandest of its kind ever since its start in 1977. At a glance, business and general aviation segments 2017 was unique for AERO in that across the Atlantic. the show looks a lot like an AirVenture or plus avionics, maintenance, and services. the show did feature an actual airshow, in Sun ‘n Fun; it is indeed similar. However, Today, it’s “the world’s leading exhibi- celebration of its 25th anniversary. The What to See AERO has a different feel than the big tion for innovation in general aviation,” brief aerobatic performance took place celebrations you’ll find in the U.S. according to its planners – a title likely to on Saturday, which offered excellent Flieger fascinations at AERO 2017 badger a few eagles in Wisconsin. weather. Initially scheduled to perform included something from every class of History of AERO were Walter Eichhorn in his North winged vehicle. There were ultralights and Airfield American AT-6 Texan, his son Toni gyros, singles and twins, bizjets, rotor- AERO began 40 years ago (early on, Eichhorn in a new North American T-28 wings, gliders, and drones fulfilling pilot’s it was not an annual event). In attendance Although the event takes place adja- Trojan, an all-electric helicopter Volta, fantasies in abundance. Ensuring that avia- then was a small posse of exhibitors, just cent to an airport (Bodensee-Airport Continued on Page 36 36 In Flight USA Celebrating 33 Years July 2017 AERO | Friedrichshafen 2017 Continued from Page 34 More to Offer Henry Bohlig in his MDM-1 Fox glider, and Frank van Houten flew a Sukhoi AERO 2017 offered visitors every- 26MX. The program,AERO-Flightshow, thing imaginable at a general aviation event, was later expanded to include: and it’s done mostly indoors. Activities • Klemm 25, D-EBMX, Ulf Siegert included indoor drone racing, a Tent City • Magnus eFusion, HA-XEF, Fabian (inside a hangar, with dry floors and air con- Gabor ditioning),AvionicsAvenue, an engine area, • Magnus eFusion, HA-XEH, József and e-flight-expo, plus numerous peddlers Gajdán of aircraft-related services and gadgets. • Extra 300 Elektro, D-EPWR, Walter Many exhibitors were the same Extra / Walter Kampsmann names you’ll see at U.S. shows, with the • Volta Elektro Helicopter, F-WALG, addition of some European manufactur- Edouard Maitre or Philippe Antoine ers such as f.u.n.k.e. Avionics and Flybox (aforementioned) (think Dynon), also Becker Avionics and • e-Genius, D-KGEN, Len Schumann AvMap (think Garmin). / Klaus Ohlmann The Chem-Tools (a German maker of cleaning products for cars, airplanes, motorcy- • Antares 23E, D-KVLS, Jochen Polsz cles and boats) brandished North American T-28B Trojan (was on display in Hall A7). Flybox Avionics • T 28 Trojan, N343NA, Toni (Mike Taylor) Eichhorn (aforementioned) exhibits. Upstairs are numerous rooms for resent the incubators of design and devel- Flybox of offers a selection of • T-6 Texan, D-FHGK, Walter conferences, meetings, and press gather- opment in aviation in Europe. digital displays that encompass every- Eichhorn (aforementioned) ings. Here nothing feels cramped. Often misrepresented, there’s more thing from the six-pack and engine watch • SIAI Marchetti, D-EDUR, Ralf than meets the eye with respect to gliders, to electronic controls for autopilot, pro- Niebergall + Sohn mit Modellflugzeug Static Display ultralights, and sport flying in general. peller, and flaps. Their Oblò, the “most • MDM-1 Fox, D-9107, Henry Bohlig For years, EAAers and the “experimen- compact EFIS on the market,” integrates (aforementioned) Despite the luxury of so much indoor tal” side of aviation have infused innova- digital attitude indication, primary flight • Sukhoi, SU-MX 26, Frank van space, AERO also offers outdoor space to tion into the long-in-the-tooth industry. data, and optional autopilot in a compact, Houten (aforementioned) exhibitors. Aircraft on “static display” in This too is happening with the “innova- lightweight instrument sized to fit in a Reinforcing the uniqueness of the 2017 included the recently completed fly- tion class” of aircraft in Europe. standard 3-1/8” cutout. airshow, AERO is chiefly, and historical- ing-example of a Junkers F13. Built by From outside the aviation communi- Additionally, their Vigilus display ly, a business event. Whether or not the Rimowa (the luggage maker), it’s replica ty, perceptions of light and experimental helps to manage engine inputs, while the airshow spectacle continues, we’ll see. of a 1920s classic. There was also a small aircraft range from nuisance to dangerous. larger Flybox Eclipse display unit can However, one need not look too far to collection of military aircraft, helicopters, Among non-aviators there’s a prevailing serve as IES, PFD, or both. Built-in is a find validation that an airshow is more light cabin-class offerings, and business disrespect despite enormous strides in graphical datalogger that records and about entertaining the public than offer- jets outside. But like the airshow, this was safety that have resulted from experimen- shows all available operating parameters. ing a trade venue for active pilots. An a sampling outdoor display in comparison tation and innovation. Faith in advancing Datalogger can also export GPS data for April 2017 poll by AOPA shows buyers to the big shows aviators have grown engineering, regulations, maintenance, viewing a trip profile on Google Earth. generally attend aviation expos to shop accustomed to in the U.S. and operations is key to stabilizing per- A full set of 2-1/4” instruments round for the latest offerings. Watching aerobat- In between the two rows of halls at ceptions and turning back the notion that out the Flybox product line. These include: ic performances lands in fourth place Messe is a voluminous courtyard with wall- innovative aviation is precarious. constant speed propeller regulator, elec- with only 10 percent of the votes. to-wall windows. Occupying one corner of While gliders, ultralights and sport tronic flap controller, digital altime- this space were a striking, if diminutive, aircraft (and increasingly electrics) are ter/variometer, fuel computer, fuel-level Messe pair of Pitts S1-D Specials. Part of the Trig widely popular, it’s not entirely reflective indicator, and tachometer with timer plus Aerobatic Team, these aircraft are German- of fuel costs, environmental issues, or manifold pressure readout. Flybox has AERO now takes place annually at registered and have been flying exhibitions noise alone. The appeal of experimental been around since 2003, and their entire Messe Friedrichshafen, a stylistically and for three years. Trig Avionics had its booth light or the innovative side of aviation production cycle from development to functionally modern airport-based expo just inside the glass separation. simply relates to accessibility, a stark con- manufacturing is done in-house. center. Both Bodensee-Airport and trast to the burdensome rules of certifying Messe are a scant four-kilometer (less The Innovation Class – UL, aircraft and licensing pilots. This is true in AvMap than two-and-a-half mile) drive to the VLA, LSA, Gyro, Glider, and the U.S. and exceptionally so in Europe. shores of Lake Constance (known local- VLR The two newest technologies, per- Ultra EFIS from the Italian company ly as Bodensee) in southern Germany. sonal rotorcraft and drones, are shaking AvMap combines nine instruments in Since 2002, Messe has brought a At AERO 2017, four of the halls of things up. Still far from evident in every- one. AvMap presents a compelling alter- modern ambience with lots of natural light- Messe were filled with the most rapidly day life and searching for public accept- native to GPSMAP and “aera” models ing to AERO, and a host of other “fairs” growing segment of aviation in Europe – ance, they remain a popular hobby. from Garmin – the U.S. leader who’s year round. The indoor space is large, Ultralight, Very Light Aircraft (VLA), and earned its position through solid support. accommodating events more than 900,000 Light SportAeroplanes (LSA, the European PPL or No There are good reasons to consider square feet – on par with a show the size of equivalent to America’s Light-sport AvMap. Among them are price, size, and NBAA’s annual convention. Recall that the Aircraft). This is where much of the innova- Licensing to fly ultralight aircraft in a growing set of features. AvMap is a “B” in the acronym is for business, a corre- tion in European aviation is taking place. Europe is done on a country-by-country company that has historically owned the lation that the planners of AERO are well Include Gyrocopter, Glider, and the basis under the guise of EASA. Due in roads and plowed the fields with their aware their exhibitors appreciate. new offerings of Ultralight Helicopters large part to their lighter requirements, GPS tools. They bring to pilots a unique In all, there are 12 halls plus two foy- and Very Light Rotorcraft (VLR) in the the ultralight pilot community is growing perspective of mapping and navigation ers at Messe. One foyer contains an atrium segment and you discover half of the faster than the private pilot licensing with all the expected visual references and dais at its center complete with seating show’s indoor floor space was dedicated (PPL) segment. and functionality. and surrounded by aviation-themed art to this class of aircraft. Together they rep- Continued on Page 37 July 2017 www.inflightusa.com 37 AERO | Friedrichshafen 2017 Continued from Page 36 a path of “low-risk applicability.” A prece- Electrics dent set effectively allows regulatory agen- cies to talk more openly about low-cost In the aforementioned e-flight-expo safety-enhancing equipment options. area, Siemens displayed its all-electric The fruits thus far are: 1) AOA, a Magnus eFusion aircraft, including the learn-and-live tool that teaches pilots recent world speed record setting Extra how to better manage pitch, 2) G5, show- 330LE. With the infinite approach these ing that solid state trumps the vacuum days to what is a “record,” it’s safe to say pump, 3) TruTrak autopilot, putting that plotting a course suitable to one’s straight and level in the co-pilot seat competencies is more a challenge to others when it’s most needed. New products are than one for the archives. Nonetheless, being approved almost weekly. Each proving electrics in aircraft operations will shows how overwhelmingly their benefits further propel that expansion of the indus- enhance safety. try and contribute to its science. While pre- This all new T-131 Jungmann was built by parts supplier Air Res Aviation of Poland and mature to say electric was everywhere, is a remake of the Bü-131 Jungmann basic trainer. (Mike Taylor) Experimental vs. Part 23 electric was on display at AERO, and the to construct a passenger airplane that would popular fuel also on the roads in Europe. emerging technology is alluring. link countries peacefully, thereby preclud- However, American producer Lycoming The experimental aircraft mindset ing any possibility of future war. Fledgling was at AERO to talk about the regulatory does indeed exist in Europe, and as previ- Classics worldwide adopted it. The airplane changes in lead-free fuels now taking ously mentioned, it derives from the succeeded in reducing long distances. It was place. They are hopeful that a simplified ultralight class. Innovative design and Furthering the experimental aspect in production for 14 years. In following suit method of fuel choice will be approved construction techniques under employ of European aircraft design, several man- (suitcase pun intended), Rimowa continues soon as the current regulatory process are numerous. Where we have EAB and ufacturers have recreated aircraft classics to promote the linking of countries. would be positively onerous. LSA in the U.S., Light Sport Aeroplanes as offerings in the unbelievably slight One of many replicas in the afore- and Ultralights are driving new ideas in ultralight class. For example, the UL-39 mentioned ultralight class, the JH Corsair Messe Alm flying in Europe. Albi, JH Corsair, and Stampe SV4-RS by JH Aircraft offers an example of exper- EASA, like the FAA, is realizing this each borrow from the namesakes of their imenting in lightweight construction with A delightful new addition to the event plight. The burdensome process of Part predecessors. The likenesses are astound- recognizable styling on the exterior. center was Messe Alm. Though more 23 certification is shifting to accept new ing, and each build drew steady crowds. broadly recognized as a German “bier- methodologies. Single and two-seat air- If a true classic is what you treasure, at JH Corsair garten,” an alm is a typical wood structure craft with takeoff weights up to 600 kilo- least one firm is producing replicas of the of the Alpine region. Unabbreviated, grams (1,320 pounds in U.S. regulations) certified Bü-131 Jungmann for the nostal- The JH Corsair complies with the almwirtschaft literally translates as season- are the essential link between innovation gia-minded PPL pilot. The original Bücker UK’s SSDR microlight initiative and the al mountain pasture, one that caters to vis- and conventional. With safety as the Bü-131 Jungmann was conceived as a basic FAR Part 103 ultralight class. Target design itors. The alm structures appear in moun- measuring stick, both the experimen- trainer. The all new T-131 PA Jungmann is weight is an unbelievably low 254 pounds tainous areas and offer a place to dine on tal/ultralight and type certificated aircraft being built by parts supplier Air Res empty (120 kg.). This aircraft resembles the traditional dishes while sitting in “beer classes are striving for the same goals. Aviation of Poland and will serve a role as a famed Vought F4U Corsair, an American garden” fashion. Situated between the recreational flivver and a bonus logbook flown by the Navy. expo halls, Messe Alm was a popular Part 23 Rewrite entry for those who perform training in it. The highly prized Stampe et sunny spot on both Friday and Saturday. Vertongen SV.4 was a French andAlgerian There’s also the EASA CS-23 Replicas primary trainer/tourer airplane that is now Region rewrite, counterpart to the FAA’s Part 23, available in replica form as the Stampe that will affect the design of small air- The Rimowa-Junkers F13 replica is SV4-RS from Belgium with three engine Baden-Württemberg is a state in planes weighing less than 19,000 pounds a meticulously accurate copy of the options. This one is significantly lighter at southwest Germany bordering and with 19 or fewer seats. There’s a global 1920s all-metal German passenger air- 290 kg., versus 500-plus previously. . West of , with Austria effort to lessen regulatory barriers. Europe craft. Currently undergoing flight-testing at its border, Baden-Württemberg is the moved recently, finalizing its CS-23 rule in Switzerland, it made an appearance at Stampe SV4-RS other southern Germany. Here, grapes for rewrite for small airplanes. Though not yet AERO and is expected to make its way to wine, obst (fruit) for schnapps, and other available, from these changes, new prod- the U.S. soon. Hopes are that it will be at Only 35 SV.4 aircraft were built comestibles are grown in abundance. The ucts were promoted at AERO. AirVenture next year. before the company was closed during the Lake Constance region is damp and sunny Second World War. After the war, 65 air- – ideal conditions for growing fruit. Rimowa-Junkers F13 craft were built as trainers for the Belgian New and Improving, Yet Air Force. Later, under license, the SV.4C ASTM vs. STC Unavailable Rimowa is using the airplane to pro- was built in France andAlgeria completing mote its luggage line, which resembles the a combined total of 940 aircraft. Widely Innovation is coming to customers The P2 Xcursion prototype is high- trademark corrugated duralumin wing and used by French military units as a primary more quickly with a new risk-based, col- performance hybrid aircraft introduced by fuselage skins of Junkers aircraft built in trainer, many also served in aero clubs in laborate approach. Much has been written a student at the Oslo School of the 1920s and ‘30s. Appearances aside, France, then later sold second hand in the about the Accepted Method of Architecture and Design in Norway. this Rimowa-Junkers F13 is in fact all new UK and other countries. Compliance Supplemental Type Working in parallel with German company – a perfect, historically accurate replica. A Certificate, or AML-STC. Much is antici- ENIGRO, the Equator Hybrid Propulsion limited number may be manufactured. Motors/Engines pated. The commercial parts alternative to System is said to be revolutionary. The P2 Fascinating for its history, the F13 PMA and achieving STC has arrived. Xcursion also proposes to use a simplified project was launched after the Armistice of Motor manufacturers at AERO still What was once an arduous task of winning hands-only control stick that incorporates Compiègne in 1918. The original idea was show a favoring towards diesel – a more FAA acceptance for a new product, now is Continuted on Page 38 38 In Flight USA Celebrating 33 Years July 2017 AERO | Friedrichshafen 2017 Continued from Page 37 common for extreme takeoff-and-landing (Rundflüge stands for sightseeing or liter- Next Expo rudder inputs, and it floats. backcountry adventures. Flanked by ally “roundtrips”) among other “airport Equator Aircraft has built a proof-of- mock beasts, up close, one finds out the manager” tasks taking place at the field. 2017 was unfortunate in that AERO concept, and the engine-specific project is Shock is another rendition of the Cub. and Sun ‘n Fun were held at the same being co-funded by Transnova. With so An Italian-built Cub look-a-like, the Museums time. There is indeed quite a bit of over- many partners and technology on board, Groppo Trail was present and available, lap between the two shows and the avia- this one might be characterized as an idea completed and in kit form. It’s compactible Other auxiliary stops on my mission tion patrons they speak to – the heart of consortium. The cockpit displays are from and trailerable with folding wings. The to AERO included visits to two outstand- general aviation. Fortunately next year, MGL Avionics combined with an iPad. Groppo is a smartly done ground-up re- ing aviation-themed museums in the area. each will have its own slot. Sun ‘n Fun Then there’s a power/brake control center think of high-wing light aircraft. First up was the Zeppelin Museum. will be held on April 10–15, 2018, and console completing its comprehensive and Situated on the waterfront of Lake AERO will be held onApril 18–21, 2018. compact panel. What more could one want? MIA Constance, it is a collection and chroni- In the mind of the conscientious avia- The Volocopter from e-volo, a cled history of the Zeppelin airships. tor, both events are obligatory, at least once German company, showed its flying proto- Missing in action at AERO 2017 was Inside is a life-sized section of one. in a lifetime. For some, it’s an annual com- type. At AERO, special guests were invit- Next Aircraft and their MD3 Rider. I had Two impressive – as one might mitment and an exciting opportunity to ed to get an up-close look at the 18-rotor flown this one previously and was expect- imagine – structures house and tell the continue to explore their passion for flying. vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehi- ing an update on the numbers flying. It had stories of the famed Zeppelin airships. cle powered purely by electricity and capa- some enjoyable flying qualities. With good The museum is located in a repurposed What to Watch For ble of carrying two passengers. visibility, the comfortable cabin had a Bauhaus-era train station building. The Looking like it came straight out of sporty, racing feel with its semi-reclined location, building, and exhibits contained With advances in micro-electro- the movie Planes, the Stream Turbo seating. A distinct difference from a within are a definitive “must-see” for vis- mechanical devices driven by tiny comput- TP100 by TL Ultralight, in partnership leisurely low-and-slow Cub experience. itors to the area. An actual Zeppelin ers (i.e. Raspberry Pi), the possibilities are with Wezel Flugzeuge, was hanging high The MD3 closely resembles the CT resides in the Zeppelin hangar situated limited only by imagination. Currently apps in desert camouflage. by Flight Design that has logged a steady next door to the fairgrounds at Messe. manage devices like Switchbox Control for lead on the bydanjohnson.com market Count Zeppelin, as he is widely engine preheat and, the digital-meets-ana- New and Available share study. Flight Design was said to be in referred to, was Ferdinand Adolf Heinrich log, IceBox for cabin cooling. Stratux ADS- receivership a year ago, but 378 aircraft are August Graf von Zeppelin, a German gener- B too shows that homegrown technology is The Viper SD-4 is an all-metal two- in the field according to last report. al and later aircraft manufacturer. He was a accessible, affordable, and practical. EFIS seat microlight and LSA. This one looks scion (fancy word for descendant) of a noble panel inserts now nearly universally serve as a lot like – I can’t count them all on my Vintage family, hence bearing title of “Count.” His attitude/gyro/horizon/six-pack replace- 10 fingers – how many others? stories along with stories of his airships are ments. With names of places like Aspen and Cubcrafters Europe appears to have A highly polished 1947 vintage fascinating. Perhaps this is especially true Grand Rapids, these solid-state-replaces- an elite boy’s club following. At 239,000 Cessna 140 was on sale for €59,000 (rough- given that these great aircraft are generally vacuum devices are everywhere. euros “negotiable,” apparently, I’m told ly $65,000). Plane Fun Inc. of Snellville, relegated as things of a past era. And more of the ADS-B good stuff is 14 fliers have bought in to the idea. Ga., offers a way for non-U.S. citizens to A temporary “Streamline” exhibit at already arriving. SkyEcho from uAvionix is Blackshape, based in Monopoli at the operate N-registered aircraft abroad. AERO the Zeppelin Museum featured a race edi- a portable ADS-B Out solution for heel of Italy’s geographic boot, showed its 2017 exhibitor Plane Fun Inc. was repre- tion of a Messerschmitt KR 200 Super, UK/Europe. Their EchoUAT dual band is high performance two-seat carbon fiber sented by their European Liaison Office. a.k.a. Cabin Scooter, built in 1955. This for U.S. experimentals and LSAs. There’s a aircraft. It’s said to be for leisure aviation They assist non-U.S. citizens with flying N- three-wheeled bubble car was designed by SkyFYX WAAS GNSS sensor add-on and and military training, a unique combina- registered aircraft in Europe. aircraft engineer, Fritz Fend, and produced an EchoESX remote Mode S transponder tion that makes sense given its sex appeal. in the factory of German aircraft manufac- withADS-B Out. The entireADS-B system “The Blackshape BK 100 Prime has been Hermann Wings turer, Messerschmitt, from 1955 to 1964. is intended to manage vast amounts of air- on the market since 2011,” said company The Streamline special exhibit space and increasing amounts of air traffic. CEO Angelo Petrosillo. “More than 60 Prologue and highlight of my trip to “When Everything Suddenly Became These so-called “disruptive” tech- units have been sold and are flying in over AERO was a visit to Rundflüge–at least Streamlined. The fascination of low nologies are merely leveraged solutions 27 countries.” The newer Blackshape BK that’s what I thought the name was as it’s resistance” ran through April 23, 2017. developed elsewhere. They are trans- 160 Gabriel was unveiled at AERO in emblazoned large on the first hangar. I The second museum stop, likewise forming avionics design plus reducing its 2017 with deliveries to begin by the third passed the airport initially, eager to start my compulsory on a trip to Friedrichshafen, size, weight, and cost. A few examples quarter of 2017. journey home. But having taken in more is the Dornier Museum. It sits on the are receiver/transmitters, simply the rein- Diamond studded its latest DA50-V than a passing glance, I convinced myself opposite side of the runway from Messe, carnation of walkie-talkies, and transpon- prototype, four, five, or seven-seat single, in to make a U-turn and give it a closer look. though on the same side as the commer- der signal decoders used to intercept are gold livery. By its side was a silver (metal- The airport, opened in 1955, after cial air terminal. Like Count Zeppelin, re-purpose data on a radio frequency. lic gray) rendition of their diesel piston twin Hermann Beck bought it from the original the name is synonymous Wireless Wi-Fi communications, DA62. The company made a big show, landowner/farmer who owned a Cub he with aviation in Germany. now common everywhere, work to unite highlighting the diversity of offerings in kept nearby in Switzerland. Following created many portable devices. Behind the scenes, high both engine and airframe configurations. WWII, “when theAmericans re-opened air- civil and military aircraft, including the precision WAAS GNSS sensors with In its mock-dirty paint scheme, the space in Germany,” the farmer created the Comet, the Mercury, the Whale (a flying integrated processors offer resilience to Shock Cub by Zlin Aviation kept the airfield and moved his plane to Wildberg. boat), and the Flying Pencil. The company jamming, spoofing, and errors. It’s all crowds flowing in. A video wall behind Flugplatz Wildberg, or Wildberg would go on to form many commercial seemingly happening invisibly, yet it’s the airplanes held their attention. It’s eas- Airport, is nestled in a rolling landscape partnerships with other aviation- and effectively making the skies safer. ier to imagine a snow skier being towed near Lindau, in the Baden-Württemberg space-related interests, including U.S. firm by an airplane when you actually watch state of Germany. There you’ll find . The Dornier Museum Retrospect it. Oversized shock absorbers, slatted Hermann Beck, a pilot retired at the age does a detailed job of chronicling the wings with double slotted flaps, a “hyper- of 41, he’s now logged 18,000-plus research, development, and eventual pro- Looking back two years since my STOL airfoil,” and up to 180 HP and 680 hours, and his age has since increased a duction of many Dornier designs. first and last visit toAERO, not much had kg MTOW are extreme measures yet bit too. Hermann gives airplane rides Continued on Page 39 July 2017 www.inflightusa.com 39 WYOMING WINGS AND WHEELS IS HERE FOR A GREAT AIR SHOW,

It’s time to head to the Rocky Mountain RenegadesFLY-I AirN Show, AND Team, showCAR will featureSHOW some of the most Center of the West, just 25 miles west in Mountains for some fun flying, delicious performing close formation aerobatics. attractive antiques and hot rods in the Cody, Wyoming. The museum is an affil- food, and cars that provide great eye The runway will be available for fly- Rocky Mountain West. iate of the Smithsonian Institution and is candy. The Wyoming Wings and Wheels in pilots between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. the The Rocky Mountain Region offers celebrating 100 years. The museum is Air Show, Fly-In, and Car Show takes day of the show. Take advantage of this many attractions for pilots and enthusi- sure to provide excitement for even the place on Aug. 19, 2017 at the Powell, opportunity to meet new friends, explore asts visiting for the Wyoming Wings and youngest ones in tow. Wyoming Municipal Airport. the airport, socialize, and relax. Wheels event. For example, Yellowstone For more information, visit www.pc This all-day event is sure to provide What is an airshow without a few National Park’s east entrance is just 78 wingsnwheels.com or visit the event’s social lively entertainment for pilots and the cars on the ground? The Powell, miles to the west through the dramatic media for photos and videos: www.face entire family. The show will feature pilot Wyoming event will feature a car show Wapiti Valley, a scenic route that offers book.com/wingsnwheelspowellwy. flying the MXS-R Aerobatic Aircraft by with 140-plus entries, including an adventure for all. MX Aircraft. Also on the day’s fun- appearance by Eastern Idaho’s Vintage Explore the American West through packed schedule will be The Rocky Heritage Tour (1948 and earlier). The the five museums at The Buffalo Bill Imagine A Crowd Of Over 15,000 Aviatiors AERO And Aviation Enthusiasts And YOU.. Continued on Page 38 changed in aviation. In a general sense, January 24-27, 2018 this is true of the last 27 years since I began working in the industry. Fixed-and RESERVE YOUR EXHIBITOR SPACE TODAY. rotary-wing aircraft of the GA, as well as commercial, variety are still cabins hurl- ing through the atmosphere with the aid of Bernoulli’s principle. What has changed are the materials, the study, and the science that refine its application. Electronics and avionics advance at a blinding pace. Ever improv- ing techniques allow manufac- ture–emphasis on man – of these vehicles to grow in performance. The challenges set by predecessors are vast.

Why AERO

I’ll continue to visit these shows, whether for business or hobby. AERO will hopefully continue to evolve as an event that feeds my interests and those of other pilots. Here’s why: • It’s easy to get to, and coming here in your own plane is simple and uncom- plicated • The common bond among partici- pants and the easy-going, relaxed visitor atmosphere • To share a great passion for the sport of flying • To collaborate with colleagues from all across Europe • To open doors in European aviation Hendricks says, ”Stand out in the crowd at • It’s well-organized and provides a Sebring, Florida’s U.S. Sport Aviation Expo. nice setting • To meet people, customers, and to It’s the largest event of its kind in the U.S.” see new technologies • To have face-to-face meetings and to see aircraft up close 863-314-1313 • To cultivate existing relationships [email protected] and create networking opportunities • And for the comfortable atmosphere WWW.SPORTAVIATIONEXPO.COM AERO affords. See you soon!