The SPACE COAST AVIATOR May 2021 Fly-out Cancelled

Airshow Ticket Giveaway Free tickets to members for the Great Airshow Again, this year MAPA has purchased eight pair of tickets, four pair per day. Here is all you have to do for the ticket drawing. Email your name, home address, and phone number to [email protected] . Please indicate which day you would like to attend. The deadline for entering the contest is Friday, May 7 and the drawing will be Saturday, May 8. Tickets will be email to the winners on Sunday, May 9. Featured performers include the US Navy Blue Angels, an F-16 Viper Demo, the EA-18G Growler, Mike Wiskus, Rob Holland, Mike Goulian, Larry Labiola L-39 and the Quicksilver P-51. For show times and important information, check Frequently Asked Questions on the air show web site. https://www.greatfloridaairshow.com/ ✈

Aerion in the News Eyeing a 50-passenger jetliner Aerion Supersonic recently announced plans to construct a 50-passenger jetliner capable of Mach 4 with the first flight before the end of this decade. The aerospace company has the backing of American billionaire Robert M. Bass a businessman and philanthropist. Bass founded Aerion Supersonic nearly two decades ago and served as Chairman of the board until February 5, 2019 when Tom Vice former president of Northrop Grumman's Aerospace Systems took the reigns as CEO. The planned Mach 4 commercial jetliner, the AS3, would fly farther than their private business jet, the AS2, with a goal of reaching Tokyo from in three hours. In a recent emailed statement, Aerion said that despite the uncertain outcome of Aerion’s efforts to bring a viable plane to market, the company promised technology “to improve efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of supersonic flight.” Still planning their headquarters relocation from Reno, , to the Aerion Park campus at Melbourne Int’l Airport, their main competition is Boom Technology, another startup company that has a Mach 2.2, 50-passenger jet in R&D, called the Boom Overture. Both plane-makers are grappling with the same problems that caused the demise of the Concorde in 2003: huge fuel burn and its rising cost, sonic booms and loud engines that resulted in a ban on civilian supersonic flight over most countries. Aerion is working with GE Aviation, the aerospace division of General Electric, to design a new engine, and won backing from the Boeing Company two years ago. The AS2, Aerion’s the business jet is scheduled to fly in 2027. It got a boost last month with a 20-aircraft order from NetJets, the largest luxury-aircraft operator and part of the Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hanaway Inc empire. ✈ Aerion

Drone Pilots Recurrent Testing Available Online Drone pilots who already have part 107 Remote Pilot Certification can now take their required recency of knowledge training courses online. The training ensures that they have the updated knowledge necessary to operate in accordance with the Operations over People rule, which became effective on April 21, 2021. The training is free and available on FAASafety.gov. Be sure to follow the “Training Credit” instructions in the Introduction or Review sections of these courses, before you begin, to receive the appropriate credit. Here are the courses:  Part 107 Small UAS Recurrent Non-Part 61 Pilots (ALC-677) — All individuals who hold a part 107 remote pilot certificate are eligible to take this course. If you don’t hold any other pilot certificates other than part 107, this is likely the course you need to take. http://bit.ly/ALC-677  Part 107 Small UAS Initial (ALC-451) — Only part 107 remote pilots who are also certificated and current under part 61 are eligible to take this course. http://bit.ly/ALC451  Part 107 Small UAS Recurrent (ALC -515) — Only part 107 remote pilots who are also certificated and current under part 61 are eligible to take this course. http://bit.ly/ALC515  UAS Initial Aeronautical Knowledge Test — If you do not hold a current Remote Pilot Certificate and want to operate under part 107, you must take this test through an FAA-Approved Knowledge Testing Center (https://faa.psiexams.com). Please note that there is a fee associated with this test. Part 61 pilots who do not have a current flight review (per 14 CFR 61.56) and wish to operate under Part 107 are required to take this test as well. Completing any of the online courses or passing the UAS Initial Aeronautical Knowledge Test will provide 24 calendar months of currency. A calendar month includes all days within that month. For example, completing the Part 107 Small UAS Recurrent Non-Part 61 Pilots (ALC-677) course on April 6, 2021, will permit a remote pilot to fly under part 107 through April 30, 2023. For more information, go to www.faa.gov/uas or see the FAA news release here: https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=97201

Mooney Summit VIII Tampa FSDO FAA Safety Team The annual Mooney Summit VIII a safety related retreat, now rescheduled for Oct 22-24, 2021 at Peter O. Knight airport in Tampa (KTPF) and the Barrymore hotel. Friday - Noon - 3:00 PM – Roundtable discussions. Subject matter experts will host rotating roundtable discussions. A bell will chime every 30 minutes (totaling six sessions and over a dozen live table) where people move to another table. Tentative Roundtable Topics  Maintenance  Technology in the cockpit  Airport Advocacy  Aeromedical Factors  Tampa Airport authority  Meet the FAA  So you want to be a Pro Pilot  IFR and ForeFlight training  Aviation Weather The Mooney Summit welcomes all pilots of all makes of planes! To learn more please visit the Mooney Summit website: mooneysummit.com Mooney Summit VIII Flyer FPM/Inspector Andrew Crossman - [email protected] - 813-508-6778 Tampa FAAST Lead Representative Mike Elliott - [email protected]

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New Course Helps Pilots Conduct Preflight Self-Briefings Designed for Students, VFR pilots and it won’t hurt Rusty Pilots A new Wings credit course developed by Flight Service and available on FAASafety.gov provides students and VFR pilot guidance on how to conduct a safe and regulatory compliant preflight self-briefing, using automated weather resources. The objective of the course is to ensure that the pilot understands aviation weather basics and learns to apply meteorological and aeronautical information in a systematic manner to plan a safe flight. The course includes scenarios, real-life examples, videos, reference materials, and practice exercises for pilots to conduct on their own or with their flight instructor. Access the WINGS credit course here: http://bit.ly/ALC683. ✈

Amateur-Built Certification Aviation Maintenance Safety Minute Video Have you ever considered building your own airplane? In this brief video, David Hays, FAASTeam Program Manager, defines the regs and documentation required for amateur-built aircraft. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUnkCtEHaBo&list=PL5vHkqHi51DS-zCdCFOUyVzUgYlF_0qXK ✈

UAS Testing Changes Update Want to learn more about the airman knowledge testing changes for a remote pilot certificate with a small aircraft rating? Click on the FAA’s latest UAS testing changes document here: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/media/uas_testing_information.pdf ✈

Getting Around on the Ground Uh Oh missed the turn Have you ever wondered if you can tap or click your way out of trouble while taxiing on the ground? Well, it is not quite that easy, but in the article “Safe and Sound on the Ground,” editor James Williams explores how Electronic Flight Bags and EFB apps can greatly improve your situational awareness and help prevent surface safety incidents. Tools like geo-referenced charts and airport diagrams, improved flight planning, and even synthetic vision systems can add tremendous safety benefits at very limited costs. Check it out https://medium.com/faa/safe-and-sound-on-the-ground- 6e1977dee68f ✈

Meet the FAA’s Runway Safety Professionals Surface Safety Done Right At the FAA, runway safety spans several different domains. That’s why the agency takes on a collaborative approach in this area to ensure all the key players have a say in the decision process. And it’s because of these collaborative discussions among different areas of the FAA — and with airmen like you — that we’re able to realize many new safety-enhancing solutions at airports across the nation. Check out the article “Surface Safety Done Right” Be sure to check out the entire surface-safety-themed issue at www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing. ✈

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Aviation History for May The Spy Game

May 1, 1960. A CIA Lockheed U-2C (Article 360, 56-6693), flown by Francis Gary Powers from Peshawar Pakistan, was shot down by an SA-2 Guideline missile, near Sverdlovsk, USSR. The first of three missiles fired at Powers shot the U-2 down. The second or third SA-2 brought down Soviet MiG-19 pilot, Sergei Safronov, who died. Powers parachuted to safety. Taken captive and tried as a spy in a Soviet court. On February 10, 1962, in exchange for Soviet, spy Rudolf Abel; he was released, on the Glienicker Bridge in . May 6, 1954. One of a flight of six CAT C-119 Flying Boxcars, flown by CIA pilots James B. Earthquake McGoon McGovern and Wallace A. Buford was hit by ground fire as it was about to drop ammunition to beleaguered French Foreign Legion troops at Diên Biên Phu, . The plane staggered 75 miles into and crashed near the Nam Het River. Besides the pilots, were four French servicemen, Bataille, Rescouriou, Moussa and Jean Arlaux. Moussa and Jean Arlaux survived the crash, but Moussa died of his injuries several days later. Jean Arlaux was captured by Pathet Lao forces and finally released on October 13, 1954. Excavation at the crash site in December 2002 yielded the remains of James McGovern May 8, 1954. Three USAF RB-47E reconnaissance planes from RAF Fairford in England for an overflight mission over the USSR. Two flew as airborne spares and turned back before the overflight began. The remaining plane, penetrated Soviet airspace near Murmansk. The plane flew over numerous Soviet airfields and naval facilities conducting photoreconnaissance and making radar images of various facilities. Heading back to England, they spotted MiG15s, then MiG-17s. The MiG-17s opened fire. The Soviet fighters each made a single pass. Equipped with a tail gun, they returned fire but did not hit any of the fighters. One MiG was able to hit the Stratojet with several rounds and caused moderate damage to the wing and fuselage. The RB-47 crossed the border into Finland and the MiGs broke off the attack. Losing fuel and nearly out, they met up with a KC-97 tanker. Refueled, the damaged RB-47 landed safely in England. May 11, 1952. A pair of Soviet MiG-15s intercepted a US Navy Martin PBM-5 Marlin flying boat over the Sea of . Despite attacking the flying boat six times, the MiGs inflicted only minor damage to the Marlin. May 15, 1953. A Soviet MiG-15 opened fire on a US Air Force WB-29 Superfortress off the Kamchatka Peninsula. The WB-29's gunners returned fire. There were no casualties. May 18, 1970. Several Cuban MiG-21 overflew the Bahamas to send a pointed message to the Bahamian government, which was holding fourteen Cuban fisherman it claimed had been fishing in its waters. The fishermen were soon released. May 20, 1960. A USAF C-47 returning home to Wheelus AFB Libya from a trip to Copenhagen Denmark was intercepted by Soviet fighters, which fired warning shots to force the aircraft to land in northern . The C- 47, carrying four crew and nine passengers, landed safely in a meadow near the village of Kluetz, about 15 miles inside the East-West German border and 25 miles from the city of Schwerin. On May 25, after a relatively uneventful stay, they were released by the Soviet authorities and flew in the C-47 to Wiesbaden . May 20, 1989. Alexander Zuyev flying a MiG-29 Fulcrum defected from the and landed at Trabzon Turkey. The aircraft was returned to the USSR and Zuyev was given asylum in the US then on June 10, 2001, he died near Bellingham, WA, when his Yakovlev Yak-52 entered and failed to recover from an accelerated stall. May 20, 2015. A Russian Su-27 aggressively intercepted a USAF RC-135 in international air space over the Black Sea. May 25, 1968. A Soviet Tu-16 Badger buzzed a group of US Navy vessels, including the USS Essex (CVS-9), off the coast of northern Norway. Shortly after passing low over the Essex, the Soviet bomber banked and one wing tip hit the sea. The plane then cartwheeled and exploded. There were no survivors. May 28, 1962. In Operation Coldfeet, Maj. James Smith, USAF and Lt. Leonard A. LeSchack, USNR parachuted from CIA B-17G N809Z into the abandoned Soviet arctic ice station NP 8. After searching the station, they were retrieved using a Fulton Skyhook system installed on the B-17, piloted by Connie Seigrist and Douglas Price, on June 1. May 28, 1987. West Germany 19-year old private pilot Mathias Rust flew a rented Skyhawk (D-ECJB) from , Finland to , and landed in . He wasn't shot down because the two Soviet interceptor pilots who were shadowing him were reluctant to open fire on the small plane. After serving 18 months in a Soviet prison, Rust was released. Soviet Air-defense commander Koldunov was removed from his position because of this incident.

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Airworthiness Directive AD’s that may affect member’s aircraft The FAA is adopting a new AD 2021-08-07 for certain Rockwell Collins, Inc. (Rockwell Collins), GPS-4000S Global Positioning Systems (GPS) installed on airplanes. This AD was prompted by an un-annunciated GPS position error, which could cause a misleading localizer performance with vertical guidance (LPV) glidepath, resulting in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). This AD requires upgrading the GPS-4000S. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effective May 12, 2021. ✈

Hangar Flying A search for stories We are always looking for flying stories. Clearly, among the membership there are some excellent stories. If you swap stories with fellow pilots at breakfast, lunch or hanging around the hangar, you can write that story. You do not have to be a professional journalist. Just write like you talk. We are not journalists, we’re pilots. Don’t worry about spelling or grammar we can fix that. It makes no nevermind if you are a 30-hour student or someone with 30,000-hours. There must be stories like a memorable trip, equipment failures, a weather issue, an amusing flight, lesson learned or maybe something similar to the “Callback” reports we feature monthly. There are about 800 words to a page, without photos, but if it is longer than one page, no worries send it. On the MAPA website, we have added a “Hangar Flying” page. If the article is too long for the newsletter, we can add it to the “Hangar Flying” page on our website. All short, long, and tall stories, will be considered. They will not be shared. Stories will appear only in the newsletter and/or on the website. Please, no advertising, sermons, or book reviews, be casual and informal. Again, write like you talk. These stories are for fellow pilots. Any editing will come back for your approval. If it adds to the story, include a photo. Please send photos in JPEG (.jpg). We request that your story be in a MS Word document and sent to [email protected]

Outtakes: Cocoa Beach Airshow April 17-18. Featuring the USAF Thunderbirds and F-35 or F-22. cocoabeachairshow.com/ Sun’n Fun April 13 – 18. Featuring the USN Blue Angels 17 -18. https://snfhome.org/ Fort Lauderdale Airshow (KFLL) May 8 – 9. TBA icas.com The Great Florida Airshow at KMLB. May 15-16, Featuring USN Blue Angles. Visitspacecoast.com Miami Beach Air & Sea Show. (Miami Beach) May 29-30. icas.com AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 July 26 – Aug.1. Youngsters 18 and under will be admitted free. Eaa.org Reno Air Races Advertised with the caveat, COVID. Sept. 15-19. https://airrace.org/ Central Florida Air & Space Show (KSFB), Oct. 16 – 17. https://airshows.aero/ Stuart Airshow (KSUA) Nov. 12-14. TBD icas.com Light Sport Aircraft Showcase (KDED), Nov. 11–13 icas.com Northrop tapped for Next-Generation Interceptor R&D. Awarded $3.9B to develop and test the NGI. Aviationweek The USAF is looking toward waivers for civilian-trained pilots to fill pilot shortages. Stars &Stripes UPS plans to buy 150 Beta Tech Alia eVTOL for package delivery. Aviationweek Urban Air Mobility committed up to 20 Beta Tech Alia eVTOL for air taxis. Aviationweek Sheltair expands its FBO network by adding Apex Executive Jet Center at KMLB. Ainonline Bye Aerospace announced the eFlyer 800; an eight-place electric twin to compete in the corporate world. ByeAeroapace

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“Say Again”

“There I was” The Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) publishes monthly their popular safety newsletter “Callback” written by pilots, controllers or aviation personnel and encourages reproduction as lessons learned. To protect anonymity the narratives are cleansed.

The Captain, flight attendants, and customer service representative (CSR) all spent excessive time urging a few passengers to practice civility, consider public safety, and comply with airline policy. COVID-19 aside, contemplate the possible aviation consequences from these distractions.

During the initial boarding phase, the lead FA brought to my attention a threat to the safety of the flight. The threat was that she noticed several passengers who were not covering their noses and mouths with a face covering. FAs counseled each passenger boarding without their masks on properly, [explaining] the airline's policy that all travelers are required to wear face coverings during their entire flight. As the Captain, I made three public address announcements (PAs): at the beginning, middle, and end of the boarding process explaining the airline policy. The CSR was initially alerted to this health threat and stated that they counseled customers who were traveling together in a large group of about a dozen. He stated that he made PAs [during] boarding announcing the face covering policy. At the end of the boarding process, the CSR again repeated the airline's mask policy and then closed door 1L. Prior to pushback, the FAs alerted me that they again had to tell a few members of the same group to wear their masks. Later one of the FAs stated that some of the passengers from the large group were displaying eating and drinking motions while specifically staring at the FA. While on the ground, [during] each of the multiple incidents that members of the group were told to wear their masks properly, they complied. The lead FA contacted me after initial level off for cruise flight. She requested that I make another PA about the airline's face covering policy because multiple members of the same group were again not wearing their masks to cover their noses and mouths. I made a fourth PA repeating the airline's policy and explained that the masks were mandatory for public health reasons. I also explained that they may be putting the safety of the flight in jeopardy. I then contacted Dispatch to alert the company of the threat to the safety of the flight. Via ACARS the Dispatcher issued instructions to mitigate the threat. The lead FA subsequently informed me that, after my fourth PA, all passengers complied with the face covering policy. ✈

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Accident Report Accident reports are provided by the NTSB as an educational tool, intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.

On July 18, 2004, at 1708 EDT a Beech BE-36TC, N1525M, registered to Equipco, Inc, and operated by a private pilot, broke up in-flight approximately 10,000 feet during cruise flight near Sylvester, GA. The flight was a personal flight operated under the provisions of Part 91. IMC prevailed and an IFR flight plan filed, originating from Sarasota, FL (KSRQ) about 1510 and destined for Lawrenceville, IL (KLWV). The pilot and three passengers received fatal injuries, and the airplane destroyed. The pilot received a weather briefing from an FAA AFSS about 1305. The briefer advised of convective activity from Sarasota, FL extending up to Georgia moving east-northeast at 30 knots with tops to Flight Level 450. The briefer also stated thunderstorms were east, west and south of Columbus, GA moving east at 25-35 knots. The briefer provided winds aloft information and the pilot filed an IFR flight plan from Sarasota, (KSRQ) to Lawrenceville (KLWV). The briefing concluded at about 1312 EDT. The 66-year-old pilot held a private certificate with ratings ASEL, and instrument airplane. He had a third class medical certificate issued on October 2, 2002, with a restriction that he must wear corrective lenses. His logbook was not recovered; however, on his application for the medical certificate, he indicated he had accumulated 1,320 hours. According to air traffic data, the pilot was en route to Lawrenceville, IL, and in radar contact with Jacksonville Center. At about 1649, the pilot reported on the frequency with Jacksonville Center level at 10,000 feet. While on the frequency, issued several broadcast messages regarding convective SIGMET activity. ATC stated Convective SIGMET'S 1 Eastern and 99 Eastern were valid. At about 1656, the controller asked the pilot if he had a storm scope or weather radar onboard, which the pilot replied, "I have a storm scope." The controller advised the pilot that there was a significant cell 10 miles in front of him extending 30 miles. The pilot advised that he was looking and asked. "What does the weather look like if we turned about heading 336 now?" The controller stated that the cell extended all the way from Albany towards Ashburn airport. That it was a solid cell 20 miles wide with Level 4 and 5 thunderstorms. The pilot asked if he could have a suggested heading. The controller advised that there were no openings. The pilot then asked how far was the cell and the controller replied 5 miles and suggested. "If you wanted to go eastbound that's the clearest route due east about 45 miles than northbound that's the clearest route. “The pilot replied, "We’ll try that." There was no further transmissions from the pilot. At about 1704, the controller attempted to contact the pilot but there was no response. At 1708, radar contact was lost with the flight. At 1714, Worth County Sheriff's Department received the first 911 from a local resident. At 1721, the airplane wreckage was located. The NWS Radar Summary Chart near the time of the accident depicted an area of light-to-moderate intensity echoes extending over northern Florida, with an area of strong-to-very strong intensity echoes embedded within that area. The area was associated with thunderstorms and rain showers moving eastward. A break in the weather echoes was indicated along the Florida and Georgia border before another area of echoes was depicted in the immediate vicinity of the accident site. This band of echoes extended from eastern North Carolina southwestward into South Carolina, central and southern Georgia, southern Alabama, extreme western Florida panhandle, into southern Mississippi and Louisiana. Maximum intensity ranged to intense-to-extreme intensity, with movement to the southeast between 31 and 46 knots. This band of echoes extended over the accident site. The accident terrain was farmland bordered by spans of tree groves with single-family homes. The wreckage path was about 5,900 feet in length. At the beginning of the wreckage path were cabin interior components, followed by heavier items consisting of cabin doors, emergency escape side window, and some airframe skin. The right and left wing, and empennage, were next, followed by the cockpit and cabin seats. The engine and instrument panel were located at the end of the wreckage path. All of the fractures examined found no indications of fatigue fractures. Examination of the right wing front and rear spars found bending in the upward or positive direction with wrinkling of the upper skin at the fracture sites. The outboard half of the right elevator with the counter balance weight separated and not recovered. The NTSB determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be; The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into thunderstorms resulting in an in-flight breakup of the airframe. ✈

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Mystery Airplane Can you identify this airplane?

First prize is bragging rights Email your answer to [email protected] Congrats, to Kiko Picornell, John Twitchell, Wes Yockey and Joanne Mills who identified the de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou a Canadian designed utility transport with STOL capability. It first flew on July 20, 1958; and introduce into service in 1961. It is difficult to distinguish from the younger de Havilland Canada, DHC-5 Buffalo, a lookalike introduced four years later. The Caribou was primarily a military tactical transport but found extensive commercial service around the planet, hauling cargo as a “bush” aircraft. The DHC-4 was the de Havilland Canada first venture in production of a large multiengine STOL aircraft. In 1947, they produced the popular DHC-2, Beaver, and then in 1951 introduced the larger DHC-3, Otter. Both remain as popular bush aircraft on wheels, skis, and floats. The DHC-4 caught the attention of the US Army that quickly saw its STOL potential and ordered a half dozen for testing. Soon the US Army contracted for 173 copies with delivery in 1961. The Army became the largest Caribou operator, initially designating it the YAC-1, then CV-2 and finally the CV-7. Some CV-2s were transferred to the USAF. The Caribou saw extensive service in Vietnam from 1967 until 1974 by both the US Army, USAF and the Royal Australia Air Force (RAAF). They became the tactical transport of choice during the where the C- 123 and C-130 could not land on the shorter strips. Its STOL performance, takeoff: 725ft and 1,185ft over a 50’ obstacle, and landing: 670ft and 1,235ft over a 50’ obstacle. It became a resupply and medevac lifesaver. Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft lists the specs as, Crew 2, MTOW 28,500lbs, payload 8,740lbs. Cruise at 158kts, Range 1,136nm, Engines P&W R-2000 1,450hp radials, and up to 32 troops, 2 Jeeps, or similar light vehicles. With its rear ramp it could quickly off- load troops, equipment, then evacuate 30-some wounded with attendants from forward battle areas. Air America, a CIA front, operating covertly in Southeast Asia acquired the Caribous in July 1962. They had operated in Laos and since early 1950s as (CAT), supporting the French, transporting troops, refugees, airdrops of relief supplies in remote Thailand and Laos. CAT/Air America continued in support during the Vietnam War era in covert operations in Thailand and Laos. While smaller than a Douglas C-47, the Caribou could operate from shorter unimproved strips than the old C-47, Goonybird. The plane’s rear drop ramp speeds loading and unloading and makes it a fine airdrop aircraft. On loan from the USAF, they operated from unimproved mountain strips until the end of 1974. They transported passengers and cargo, were used for air drops, both free fall, like bags of rice and parachute, people, fuel drums, ammunition, livestock, and whatever, as well as landing with passengers and other cargo on mountain strips. During 1970, Air America airdropped or landed 46 million pounds of foodstuffs, mainly rice, in Laos. After Vietnam, the Air Force DHC-4s transferred to the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard until replaced by the C-130 in the 1980s. The last DHC in US military service was in support of the US Army Golden Knights Parachute demonstration team until 1985. Other military operators were Australia, Canada, , Iran, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Spain, the UAE and many more. A measure of the aircrafts success was that it was utilized by some 32 different nations around the world who employed the aircraft predominantly in military roles. The RAAF retired their last Caribou in November 2009. PEN Turbo Aviation of Cape May, NJ, has an STC to re-engine the DHC-4A Caribou to a turbine-powered turboprop like the DHC-5 Buffalo. The conversion utilizes the PT6A67T engines and Hartzell 5 Bladed HC-B5MA- 3M Constant Speed/Reversing propellers. It increases the max payload about 1,260lbs. Beside those still in use around the planet, many can be found in museums and military installations. ✈

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FIT Aviation Maintenance Facility. We are expanding our capabilities and services. FIT Aviation Maintenance Department is ready to assist all Piper Cherokee owners with the new proposed AD mandating installation of inspection panels/doors in order to inspect wing spars for damage. Our Maintenance Department has the experienced sheet metal staff, knowledge, and equipment to make your aircraft compliant in the minimum time. We can also IRAN the exhaust tailpipe V-band coupling on turbocharged Bonanzas to comply with that proposed AD. Please contact Travis Diets, Chief of Maintenance, (321)-674-6517. Avionics: ADS-B. We have started to receive the first of the new Garmin ADS-B systems and have completed our first installation. These systems come in a variety of configurations including ADS-B out only, ADS-B out/in both options can either include a built in WAAS GPS or can take a GPS feed from a GNS430W or GTN series navigator. The ADS-B in can be displayed on a GTN or on an iPad with an optional wireless connect adapter. Bendix King KT74. A popular direct slide in replacement for the KT76 series transponder. We have had a few of these out in the fleet paired with GNS-430Ws for a couple of years with perfect service records. Still the cheapest ADS-B out solution if you already have a WAAS Navigator. Stratus ESG finally released! Production numbers have been limited so availability is not yet assured, but we are prepared to work with a customer who would like to install one of these devices. We're planning to install one in our Citabria as soon as the units are more readily available and will have more operational data at that time.

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Scott the Fly Guy, LLC. Scott the Fly Guy offers advanced flight training and reviews in your aircraft or in my 1980 Mooney M20J, which is IFR Certified with G-530, autopilot, and HSI at affordable rates; e.g., Flight Reviews, Instrument Proficiency Checks, Complex checkouts, Commercial and CFI training, Bahamas checkout, and Rusty Pilot back in the saddle training. Affordable rates. War stories free. Scott Saunders Call or text 321-576-7076

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1401 General Aviation Drive 32935 1389 General Aviation Drive 32935 1389 General Aviation Drive 32935 Phone: 321-345-3194 Phone: 321-255-9155 Phone: 321-345-9464 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.mlbflight.com Website: www.heckair.com Website: www.fallonpilotshop.com

Melbourne Flight Training, Heck Air Aircraft Maintenance, and Fallon Pilot Shop partnered together to provide the Space Coast a safe, affordable, and reliable flight training experience. Melbourne Flight Training is open 7 days a week for training or renting. Melbourne Flight Training will provide you with the required training and individual instruction to assist you in accomplishing all your Aviation Goals! Services Include:  Flight Training- Private-Instrument-Commercial-Multi-CFI-Flight Reviews-IPC-ATP  Cirrus Transition Training- Rent our Cirrus SR20 G2 or Cirrus SR20 G6(Aug. 2020)  Aircraft Rentals- Our rentals include fuel and an easy check out process.  Aircraft Management - We offer leaseback opportunities and aircraft management services.  Fly This Sim FM100 - Instrument Currency, Only $65/hour

Heck Air Aircraft Maintenance is a company dedicated to individualized service, quality, and honesty. We offer full-service aircraft maintenance including, Airframe Inspections (Annual, 100 hour, 50 hour, etc.), Piston Engine Repair, Magneto timing check, Spark plug cleaning and testing, Aircraft dry wash and wax, Logbook review, and much more!

Fallon Pilot Shop is a one-stop shop for your aviation supplies and is conveniently located next to Melbourne Flight Training. We offer a wide selection of the latest pilot training material, cockpit gear, aircraft parts and consumables, and aviation novelty merchandise. We also offer many valuable “try before you buy” opportunities including a headset demo program, try-on apparel, and much more. Follow us at @fallonpilotshop or stop by the shop to see our latest sales and new product announcements. All MAPA Members get 5% off at the Pilot Shop! .

FOR SALE - Kenos Sun Shields made for a SR20/22 Cirrus. Like new in excellent condition with no rips or tears. New $225. Asking $175 or best offer. Jim Guida 517-214-6150

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MAPA has new caps. They are $10 each and will be available at all MAPA sponsored events. [email protected]

Garmin GPS MAP 696 with yoke mount, XM antenna, extra cigarette lighter plugin cord, 120-volt charger, updated operating software and more. Asking $1150.00. Call CJ 321.604.2438

MAPA Officers Directors Newsletter Editor Ray Liles, President Randy Carmichael Dick Peiffer Mick Uramkin, VP Bob Curry [email protected] Andy Pedersen, Secretary Jim Morris Rob Terry, Treasurer Dick Peiffer Web Master Rob Terry Rob Terry Bill Werner [email protected]

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