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i7I 7l'r TATION Volume 39, Number 9 Published by the S.C. Aeronautics Commission September, 1987

MEDUCARE COMES TO LOWCOUNTRY

Meducare. the Lowcountry's first dition would be jeopardized through am- The practice of hospital-based medical helicopter transport has begun bulance transport. helicopters began in 1976, and research service in the Charleston area. It will be "We work as a team with the local shows such programs save lives and able to transport patients from anywhere EMS, hospital and physician to provide money. A 1983 report in the Journal of within a 150 mile radius. With a cruising a complete network of emergency care the American Medical Association com- speed of 150 miles per hour, it can services," said Tom Curran, ad- pared the survival rate of 150 trauma pa- transport a patient to Charleston from 60 ministrative program director. tients flown to the hospital by helicopter miles away in approximately 30 minutes. "The bottom line is saving lives. and with that of 150 trauma patients who The purpose of Meducare is to assist in cases where minutes can make a dif- traveled by ambulance. The study show- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Ierence, a specially-equipped helicopter ed 52 percent fewer deaths among pa- to transport intensive care or critical pa- may be the best option." tients flown bv helicopter. tients to the Medical University. Accor- ding to Dr. David Reines, medical direc- tor of the service, the helicopter program is unique because it is a flying intensive care unit. Meducare will serve every hospital in the state that needs to transport patients by air to the Medical University. Dr. Reines said that the helicopter will not be used to transport patients to other hospitals in normal circumstances. The service is expected to average about 300 flights each year. Meducare has three pilots, six nurses, six paramedics, five dispatchers and a mechanic to provide 24-hour service. A normal team will consist of one nurse. one paramedic and the pilot. Dr. Reines said both nurses and T. C. STATE LIBRARY paramedics have been through grueling 8 1987 training courses to prepare them for the SEP 1 flight service. He said flight nurses are trained at a higher level than hospital STAfE DOOU}dENTS nurses so that they can deal with any emergency or critical care need in the air. Meducare's MBB BK-ll7 model, twin-engine helicopter can carry up to The helicopter will not be used as an two adult patients along with the flight crew, although most trips will carry air taxi service. It is designed for patients only one patient. Flight crews will have access to sophisticated medical who need to be moved. but whose con- equipment and supplies on board. 2 Palmetto Aviation September, 1987

FROM THE FAA

PALMETTO AVIATTON is an of- The FAA has issued a notice of pro- additional input with respect to the pro- ficial publication of the posed rulemaking with the intent of posal. The dates, times, and places for Aeronautics Commission. lt is designed establishing to inform members of the aviation an Radar Service these meetings are listed below. Persons (ARSA) community, and others interested in Area at three locations in the who plan to attend the meetings should aviation. of local developments in avia- general flying area. The locations are be aware of the following procedures to tion and aviation facilities and to keep Fayetteville Municipal/Grannis Field Air- be followed: readers abreast of national and interna- port, NC; Pope Air Force Base, NC; and (a) The meetings will be informal in tional trends in aviation. Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, SC. nature and will be conducted by the The Aeronautics Commission is a state Each location is an airport with a designated representative of the Ad- agency created in 1935 by the S.C. nonregulatory Terminal Radar Service ministrator. Each participant will be given General Assembly to {oster and pro- Area (TRSA) currently in effect. an opportunity to make a presentation. mote air commerce within the state. Establishment of each ARSA would re- (b) There will be no admission fee or quire that pilots maintain two-way radio other charge to attend and participate. Carroll A. Campbell Governor communications with air traffic controllers The meetings will be open to all persons while in the ARSA. on a space-available basis. The FAA Commlssloners representative may accelerate the agen- Edwin Pearlstine. chairman Comments Invited da to enable early adjournment if the pro- Charleston gress of the meetings is more expeditious This notice involves three locations. In- than planned. B. Truett Jones. vice chairman terested parties are invited to participate (c) The meetings will not be recorded. Loris in this proposed rulemaking by submit- A summary of the comments made at ting such written data, views, or Jim Hamilton these meetings will be filed in the docket. arguments as they may desire. Com- Lexington (d) Position papers or other handout ments that provide the factual basis sup- material relating to the substance of the porting suggestions Fred Eugene Rachels the views and meetings may be accepted. Participants Chester presented particularly in are helpful submitting handout materials should pre- developing reasoned regulatory decisions sent an original and two copies to the Curtis Graves on the proposal. Comments are Denmark presiding officer. There should be an specifically invited on the overall adequate number of copies provided for Richard McClellion regulatory, economic, environmental, further distribution to all participants. proposal. Anderson and energy aspects of the (e) Statements made by FAA par- Communications the should identify ticipants at the meetings should not be Wallace A. Mullinax, Sr. airspace docket submitted in and be taken as expressing a final FAA position. Greenville triplicate to the following address. The informal airspace meeting places Federal Aviation Administration Ex-Officto are as follows: Office of the Chief Counsel Sen. Isadore Lourie Fayetteville Municipal/Grannis Field Air- Rules Docket Columbla ATTN: [AGC-204], port and Pope AFB, NC, ARSA's Airspace Docket No. 87-AWA-24 Time: 7:00 p.m. Rep. Olin R.Phillips 800 Independence Ave., SW. Location: Fayetteville Technical Institute Gaffney Washington, D.C. 20591 Auditorium Staff All comments MUST be received on 2201 Hull Road John W. Hamilton or before November 7 , 7987 . Fayetteville, NC Director Shaw AFB. SC. ARSA p.m. A. Wayne Phillips Informal Meetings Time: 7:30 Editor In addition to seeking written com- Location: Shaw AFB NCO Club ments on this proposal, the FAA will hold Shaw AFB, SC Offlcec at Columbla Metropolltan Alrport informal airspace meetings for the pro- Note: Enter Shaw AFB through main Malllng Address: posed ARSA locations in order to receive gate Post Offlce Drawer l9E7 Columbla, South Carollna 292O2 Phone: (tO3) 734-l7OO September, 1987 Palmetto Aviation 3

Breakfast C.A.P. NEWS Club

News Cap Squadron transferred to Florence from Wilmington, The S.C. Wing Civil Air Patrol has an- N.C. where he also served as Deputy nounced the formation a new CAP Commander Cadets. of of Sept. 6 Oswalt Field (House Movers) squadron in Rock Hill. The new Senior Member Brantley Carter has Batesburg squadron's name is the York County been named the new Public Affairs Of- Sept. 11-13 Jekyll Island, GA Composite Squadron and it will meet at ficer for the squadron. SM Carter is the For reservations at the Holiday Inn the National Guard Armory on Highway Manager of the Parks Division for the ci- call (912) 635-3311, ask for Tracy. 161 at the airport entrance. Senior ty of Florence and is a new member of Transportation available from airport member advisors and cadet members the Civil Air Patrol. meet every Thursday evening. If you are Oct. 4 Woodward Field, interested in this new CAP squadron, Greenwood Drills EAA Chapter 3 Fly-in contact the Squadron Commander at Approximately 30 CAP personnel Camden 329 4t00. from seven squadrons, participated in 18 Orangeburg Municipal Airport severe weather drills at the Greenwood Orangeburg {Election of 0fficers) County Airport earlier this month. Mis- Florence Announces Nov. I Kirk Airbase Staff Appointments sion Coordinator Gordon Rossback of Lancaster The Florence Composite Squadron Anderson said that the drills consisted of Nov. 15 Lugoff has announced the appointment of two various exercises concerninq severe Hosted by Lugoff Paraflight members to staff positions. Capt. Jeremy weather. Pearson has been named Deputy Com- Seven aircraft participated in the ex- Nov. 29 East Cooper Airport mander of Cadets. Capt. Pearson join- ercises which involved coordination with Charleston ed the patrol as a cadet in I972 and has local and state disaster preparedness Dec. 13 North Myrtle Beach been the recipient of the Carl A. Spaatz teams. Don's Pancake House Award, the highest award a cadet can Rossback said the CAP conducts four 27 Open earn. Capt. Pearson is an environmen- such drills each year, Two for practice tal engineer with General Electric and and two for Air Force evaluation.

FAA Proposes New Carry-On Baggage Requirements

Secretary of Transportation Elizabeth can be dislodged during turbulence and stowage space for carry-on items, even Hanford Dole has announced that the injure passengers or crew members." if in inappropriate areas. The new rule (FAA) Federal Aviation Administration Dole also said loose bags can impede would require instead that aircraft doors has adopted stiffer regulations requiring evacuation of an aircraft in a survivable remain open and that a crew member be airlines to exercise increased control over accident or other emergency. designated to verify that all carry-on items carry-on baggage. have been stowed safely. This is intend- Pre-existing FAA rules required bags "The new rule is intended to make sure ed to give attendants time to unload ex- to be properly prior to takeoff, that carry-on baggage is properly stow- stowed but cess baggage and send it to the cargo Dole noted they did not provide suffi- ed before takeoff while, at the same time, hold. ciently precise standards prevent offering enough flexibility to accom- to Under the new rule, the airlines can abuses. modate the legitimate carry-on needs of Accordingly, she added, the new tailor their carry-on baggage programs to rule will require airlines to establish business travelers and other passengers," U.S. fit different aircraft and operational con- an "approved program" to the Dole said. control ditions. For example, an airplane's quantity carry-on baggage. Dole said the Department of Transpor- of storage and passenger capacities will be tation's special comprehensive inspection FAA said that in the past airlines relied important considerations in setting limita- of all the nation's airlines in 1984 "found primarily on flight attendants to monitor tions on carry-on luggage. In addition, an that some passengers are carrying ex- carry-on baggage and noted that this airline's program will cover training o{ sta- cessive amounts of baggage with them on practice can distract them from their re- tion personnel and aircraft crew members flights, causing confusion and possible quired preflight safety duties and subject and include provisions for handling ex- safety hazards. Improperly stowed bags them to substantial pressure to find cess carry-on items. 4 Palmetto Aviation September, 1987

,:l :i:ii1r::;! HILTON HEAD NOISE AI

As most of you know, Hilton Head is around the airport is a continuing violations are still increasing. These viola- a wonderful place to vacation. It has problem. tions are due in part, probably through almost everything a family looks for in a As the island grows, the airport a lack of knowledge by off-the-island holiday, the beach, golf, tennis, becomes increasingly more important for pilots. restaurants, and shops. people who want to get there safely and If you have never been to Hilton Head quickly. As business at the airport grows, you should make every effort to do so. What a lot of us seem to forget noise becomes more of a problem. But when you fly in and out, remember however, is that an awful lot of people those who live there year-round and make their home at Hilton Head. Just Noise abatement procedures have observe the following noise abatement like anywhere else in the state, noise been established at Hilton Head, but procedure.

Att ARRIVING AIRCRAFT ATt DEPARTINC AIRCRAFT

Landing 21: Downwind and base legs should be flown over Runways 03 or 21: Climb straight out to 1200 feet (MSL) before water. proceeding on course.

VISUAL APPROACHES: Propeller Aircraft RPM's to climb setting as soon after lift-off as safety Propeller Aircraft f;educe permits. Use aircraft's best rate of climb. Fly lefthand traffic pattern either runway at 1000 feet (MSL) - Turbo-fet Aircraft Turbo-fet Aircraft Use NBAA published "close-in" noise abatement procedures. (See Fly lefthand traffic pattern either runway at 1200 feet (MSL). reverse side.) Employ NBAA Approach when landing using VFR Procedures.

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ATEMENT PROCEDURES

AT I,5OO'ACCELER. NBAA "CLOSE-IN" DEPARTURE ATE TO Vn AND RETRACT FLAPS ABOVE 3,OOO' AT 5OO' REDUCE ADJUST ATTITUDE AND POWER TO RESUME NOR- POWER TO A CLIMB MAL CLIMB SETTINC THAT WILL MAINTAIN I,OOO SCHEDULE. MAINTAIN V2 + l0 FPM MAXIMUM AND SUBSTAIN A I,OCO CLIMB UNTIL FPM MAXIMUM REACHINC 3,OOO RATE OF CLIMB. AFL. ACCELERATE TO v2 + l0 tAs wtTH TAKE-OFF FLAPS

3,000, 1,,'. ERAKE IIFT END OF AIRPORT RELEASE otF RUNWAY BOUNDARY

HILTON HEAD AIRPORT FACILITIES, SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Unicom: 123.0 Hours attended: Mon- Approaches: RNAV; VOR/DME (Sav.) Commercial airline service: Eastern Sun. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. 772.7 O87o 21.5 NMs. Atlantis: 681-8867. Airport elevation: 20 feet. Coordinates: Local radio station: WHHR 1130. Piedmont-Henson: 681-8244. N32-13.5 W080-41.9. FSS (Savannah - in air): 122.2. Ground transportation: Car Rentals-

Pattern Altitudes: Propeller Aircraft - FSS (Savannah - Local landlines): American International (681-6565) ; 1000 feet (MSL); Turbo-jet - \200 feet 785-4390. Avis (681-4216); Budget (785-8383); (MSL).'. FSS (Charleston - Landlines): Heru (68I-7604); National Lighted asphalt runway 03 and 21:4300 7-800-922-4503. (681-7368) feet (x75) for departures and 4000 feet Clearance Delivery (Savannah - On Limousines for landing. Displaced threshold. ground Hilton Head): \2I.I. Taxis Runway light intensity transmitter ac- Temporary Tower frequency: 726.7.' Airport Manager: 68I-2196 . * tivated via 123.0; 3 low; 5 medium; 7 Temporary Ground frequency: 727.6' See pattern diagrams this pamphlet. bright. FBO's: Hilton Head Air Service, Inc.: Community is very noise sensitive. All Beacon: dusk to dawn (803) 681-6383; pilots are requested to observe noise VASI: Visual Approach Slope Indicator Fuel: Exxon 100LL and jet. abatement procedures. lights: Runway 03 and 21. Low Country Air: (803) 681-420I; '*Activated for only high traffic occa- REIL: Runway End ldentification Lights: Gulf 100LL and jet. sions such as Family Circle Tennis and 03 and 21. APU; Tie-downs. Heritaqe Golf Tournament. 6 Palmetto Aviation September, 1987 TENTH ANNUAL SOUTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE

Over the past several years our annual conference has real- day morning schedule. We believe you will find him both in- ly taken off. The numbers have grown so fast that it has become formative and entertaining. Come join us on Hilton Head. almost impossible to guarantee that we will reach everyone in- Please note; we have a block of rooms reserved at the Mar- terested through our mailings. Therefore, in case we missed riott where the conference is being held. If you want a room there, anyone, here is a registration form for your use. DO NOT callthe hotel. Instead, call Dee Vickery in our office We have added Lt. Govemor Nick Theodore to the Wednes- toll-free in-state at 1-8N-922-057 4: out-of-state I-803-7 Y-17 20. REGISTRATION FORM TENTH ANNUAL SOUTH CAROLINA AIRPORTS CONFERENCE November 17-20, 1987 NAME (As You Want It Shown On Your Name Badge) COMPANY/AIRPORI ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP TELEPHONE REGISTRATION FEE Arrival: Tuesday evening and Wednesday A.M. arrivals... .$100.00 Wednesday P.M. after lunch arrivals...... $80.00 Amount enclosed ($-) ' sPousE / GUEST REGTSTRATTON NAME (As You Want It Shown On Your Name Badge)

Select functions you wish to attend and remit accordingly. Tickets will be included with your registration material - Wednesday, November 18 - $20.00...... - Thursday, November 19 - $16.00 -Luncheon(oR) -Luncheon Seafari" - (spouse tour-lunch) Thursday, November 19 - $35.00.

PartylSeafood Dinner - -"Daufuskie Thursday, November 19 - $22.00. Amount -Cocktail 'TOTAL COMBINED AMOUNT OF CHECK ...... $ PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO S.C. AIRPORTS CONFERENCE. Mail to: Mr. Robert Thurber S.C. Airports Conference P.O. Box L2547 Columbia. 5.C.29277 September, 1987 Palmetto Aviation 7

ject with the local share being $14,600 and the state share being $14,600. Commi$$ion Noteg Orangeburg Municipal Airport An allocation of $7,515 to clear obstructions in runway 4 area and refur- The South Carolina Aeronautics Com- is a 50/50 project with the localshare be- bish runway 4/22. Also to installmedium mission, in its last monthly meeting, ap- ing $7,723.50 and the state share being intensity lights and a rotating beacon, and proved allocations totaling $1 18,821.50 $7,123.50. radio controls for the airport lighting of Capital Improvement Bond Funds for system. This is a 90/5/5 project, with the development and improvement projects. Dorchester County Airport federal share being $135,270 and the An allocation of $1,650 for the local and state shares being $7,515 each. Some projects have federal, state, and preparation of a master plan study to local participation, while others have state cover airport requirements, airport plans, Rock Hill Municipal (Bryant Field) and local participation only. Commission scheduling and cost, and miscellaneous An allocation of $30,834 for the con- approval authorizes state participation in items. This is a90/5/5 project with the struction of a parallel taxiway and repair state-local projects and authorizes state federalshare being $29,704 and the local of runway 01/ 19 . Also for the rehabilita- participation in federal-state-local projects and state shares being $1,650 each. tion of the medium intensity runway subject to issuance of a federal grant. lighting system. This is a90/5/5 project Florence Regional Airport with the federal share being $555,005 The following is the most recently ap- An allocation of $6,443 for FAA and the local and state shares being proved projects: regulations, Part 77 surface clearing on $30,834 each. runway 9/27 . This is a 90/5/5 project with the federal share being $115,979 Sumter Municipal Airport Barnwell County Airport and the local and state shares being An allocation of $35,156 to acquire a An allocation of $15,500 for the $6,443 each. clear zone land for runway 4/22 exten- recycling of runway 4/22 surfaceby us- sion and an environmental assessment of ing a rejuvenating agent. This is a50/50 Hester Memorial Airport, Abbeville runway the extension. Also for a master project with the local share being An allocation of $14,600 approach plan update and the construction of a $15,500 and the state being $15,500. clearing and obstruction removal in the 700 foot runway extension and parallel primary surface areas of runway I0/28. taxiway with MIRLs and MITLs. This is Donaldson Center Airport Also for the marking of powerlines and a90/5/5 project with the federalshare An allocation of $7,123.50 to seal preliminary engineering design for possi- being $632,803 and the local and state joints and cracks on runway 4/22. This ble future overlays. This is a 50/50 pro- shares being $35,156 each.

Aviation Calendar

The following are aviation events occur- tificates with allratings through this FAA at (919) 787-9678. ing in or near South Carolina. approved course. Tuition is $105. To register, or for more information, call toll- OCT. 10-f 1: Chester County Fall At free 1-800-638-3101. fair. Festival climaxes with an airshow SEPT. 22-24: Marietta, Ga. The North and open house at the Chester Airport. Georgia State Fair, featuring the Golden OCT.3-4: Clio Crop Care Airfield, Clio. Attractions will include aerial acrobatics, Knights. Tenth Annual Fall Fly-in. If you missed helicopter rides, parachute jumps, the spring fly-in, don't miss this one. sailplanes and static displays. Gates open SEPT. 26: Bamberg County Airport. Transportation to Bennetsville hotels will at 10 a.m. on Sunday the 11th with the Airport Appreciation DaylFly-in. An all be provided. airshows starting at 2 p.m. day festival featuring parachutists, remote-controlled aircraft, ultra-lights, OCT. 4-10: Second Annual North OCT. 24-25: Beaufort MCAS Open contests, airplane rides and refreshments. Carolina Aviation Week. Plans call for a House. Everything you have come to ex- joint For more information, call 245-2442. Tennessee-North Carolina air tour pect from a military open house and on the 9th through the 11th. No regisha- more. This year's show features the Blue OCT. 2-4: Flight Instructor Refresher tion fee, but you foot your own bills. For Angels in their new F-18 Hornets as well Course, through the AOPA Air Safety more information, call Diane Gusky at as other aerial acts. Two full days of Foundation, Columbia. Renew your cer- (675) 747-3208, or Wayne Hallyburton flying! I]ULK RATF, SOUTH U S, POSTAGE CAROLINA PAID AERONAUTICS COMMISSION Columbia. S.C. P.O. Drawer 1987 PERMIT NO. 75 Columbia. South Carolina 29202

This Month... Inside Palmetto Aviation o Hilton Head Noise Apatement . Conference Registration . East Cooper Dedication r Low Country Emergency Helicopter . Commission Notes o Aviation Calendar . More ARSAs

EAST COOPER OFFICIALLY DEDICATED East Cooper Airport, a general avia- community is growing and the building Hawthorne Aviation, the Fixed Based tion facility, was dedicated Saturday, of this facility has already had a positive Operator (FBO) will provide services August 8. The airport is located 9.5 miles impact on the economic and recreational such as fuel and rental cars to the users north of Mt. Pleasant off of U.S. Hwv. development in the East Cooper area." of this facility. 17. The 3,700 foot runway is capable of "Quality General Aviation facilities are handling most general aviation aircraft. The new facility consists of a 1,200 a definite asset to any prosperous com- While the East Cooper Airport cost ap- square foot office space, a 3,600 square munity. The Charleston area is fortunate proximately 3.6 million dollars to build foot hangar and a 10 bay T-hangar. to be served by such an aggressive Avia- (land, runway, buildings and fuel farm) tion Authority that is dedicated to pro- The fuelfarm has two 12,000 gallon only $749,000 was invested by the viding the best services and facilities for storage tanks - one for AV G.AS and one Charleston County Aviation Authority. jet the people of the coastal region of South for fuel. All facilities were designed by The remaining funds were contributed by Carolina," said Dr. James Edwards the the LPA Group of Columbia, South the Federal Aviation Administration and keynote speaker. Carolina. The building and hangars were the South Carolina Aeronautics Com- built by Limehouse and Frampton Con- Following the dedication ceremony, an mission. struction Company of Ladson, South Open House was held to show the com- The Charleston County Aviation Carolina and the fuel farm was built by munity the many types of aircraft that use Authority also owns the Charleston In- Branum, Inc., of Paw Creek, North a general aviation airport. Exhibits con- ternational Airport, the Charleston Ex- Carolina. sisted of: a corporate aircraft, a crop- ecutive Airport (located on Johns Island) Mr. William E. Craver. Jr.. Chairman duster and the MEDUCARE helicopter. and has 500 acres of property for lease of the Charleston County Aviation Also, the East Cooper Model Club was in the officelindustrial park adjacent to Authority said "The Authority is proud on hand to entertain visitors with remote the Charleston International Airport to be able to provide this facility. Our control model planes. Terminal.