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Client: BOSE - Aviation Ad Title: ProFlight - Just Your Type - Corporate Publication: Contrails Magazine - Summer Edition Trim: 8.5” x 11” • Bleed: 8.75” x 11.25” • Live: 8” x 10” CONTENTS 6 EDITOR’S NOTE An update from the editor, Rachel Friedman. BY RACHEL FRIEDMAN 8 AJ AND EMBRAER HEAD TO ANGUILLA Mukul is out, Anguilla is in! BY THIERRY POUILLE 9 SETTING THE STANDARD FOR INNOVATION A review of the past decade of Embraer. BY RILEE WHITAKER 12 EMBRAER AND BOEING A new strategic partnership BY MICHAEL AMALFITANO 13 SOARING INTO HURRICANE SEASON How drones are changing disaster recovery. BY STEFANIE LAUBER 17 HERE TO HELP The FAA really is here to help you as a pilot. BY STEVE DEDMON 24 MEET THE MEMBER Meet a member of EJOA in this Q&A! WITH GUILHERME SCHMIDT 27 ADDRESSING THE PILOT SHORTAGE Training a future world-renowned aviator. BY LAWRENCE STYS 32 FUTURE AIR NAVIGATION SYSTEMS Training a future world-renowned aviator. BY GABRIEL JOHNSON 34 EJOA ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES The ﬂeet is evolving...and so is the association. BY D.B. O’MALEY 41 CONTROLLING USE TAX Understanding sales and use tax on aircraft purchases. BY SUZANNE MEINERS-LEVY 46 miPAD The latest in iPad tech & gadgets BY WAYNE RASH 50 A SERIOUS STUNT THIS ISSUE The wisdom in stick and rudder ﬂying. IN BY ALOE DRISCOLL TABLE OF CONTENTS

Embraer 18Q3.indd 4-5 8/5/18 9:17 PM CONTENTS 6 EDITOR’S NOTE An update from the editor, Rachel Friedman. BY RACHEL FRIEDMAN 8 AJ AND EMBRAER HEAD TO ANGUILLA Mukul is out, Anguilla is in! BY THIERRY POUILLE 9 SETTING THE STANDARD FOR INNOVATION A review of the past decade of Embraer. BY RILEE WHITAKER 12 EMBRAER AND BOEING A new strategic partnership BY MICHAEL AMALFITANO 13 SOARING INTO HURRICANE SEASON How drones are changing disaster recovery. BY STEFANIE LAUBER 17 HERE TO HELP The FAA really is here to help you as a pilot. BY STEVE DEDMON 24 MEET THE MEMBER Meet a member of EJOA in this Q&A! WITH GUILHERME SCHMIDT 27 ADDRESSING THE PILOT SHORTAGE Training a future world-renowned aviator. BY LAWRENCE STYS 32 FUTURE AIR NAVIGATION SYSTEMS Training a future world-renowned aviator. BY GABRIEL JOHNSON 34 EJOA ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES The ﬂeet is evolving...and so is the association. BY D.B. O’MALEY 41 CONTROLLING USE TAX Understanding sales and use tax on aircraft purchases. BY SUZANNE MEINERS-LEVY 46 miPAD The latest in iPad tech & gadgets BY WAYNE RASH 50 A SERIOUS STUNT THIS ISSUE The wisdom in stick and rudder ﬂying. IN BY ALOE DRISCOLL TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SUMMER 2018 EJOA / VOLUME 4 ISSUE 3

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EDITOR inside the summer issue Rachel B. Friedman, Ph.D. FROM THE EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR Rilee Whitaker

ART DIRECTOR Trey Henderson Dear fellow pilots:

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SUMMER 2018 EJOA / VOLUME 4 ISSUE 3

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EDITOR inside the summer issue Rachel B. Friedman, Ph.D. FROM THE EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR Rilee Whitaker

ART DIRECTOR Trey Henderson Dear fellow pilots:

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Embraer 18Q3.indd 6-7 8/5/18 9:17 PM PHENOM OUTING | CHANGE OF VENUE | JANUARY 16-20 Mukul is out, Anguilla is in! AIR JOURNEY AND EMBRAER HEAD TO ANGUILLA

Dear Fellow Pilots and Embraer Owners,

t the last convention in Austin, Texas, Air Journey kindly donated a journey for two people at Mukul Resort in Nicaragua on January 16 – 20. 2019. The highest bidder was the new A owner, Mr. Marcus Adolfsson, with a Phenom 100. SETTING THE STANDARD FOR INNOVATION I would like to take a moment to introduce you to our new destination, By RILEE WHITAKER Zemi Beach House in Anguilla - the northernmost island in the British West Indies. In lieu of the recent happenings in Nicaragua, the Air Journey organization has decided to move the 2019 Phenom owners Winter reunion to this magnificent resort. Welcome to tropical beachside luxury! This island’s beauty is evident as you step forth onto Shoal Bay East. Ranked by Condé Nast and Travel + Leisure as best beaches, this one and a half-mile stretch of pink-tinted sand offers top-notch snorkeling, kayak- ing and swimming in warm turquoise waters. On the island, there is much to do. From golf to kite surfing to deep sea fishing, there are dozens of island adventures and experiences for to enjoy. Located nearby is the pristine Fountain Cavern National Park which holds centuries-old pre-Columbian carvings including a 16-foot stalagmite of the Taino god Jocahu. Anguilla is without doubt a fantastic destination. You don’t have to take my word for it. Zemi House has many accolades since opening in 2016 including Travel + Leisure’s Best Hotels in the Caribbean the past 2 years, as well as TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards: Top 25 Luxury Hotels, Caribbean, 2018 and Top 25 Hotels for Service, Caribbean, 2018. As far as travel dates, they remain the same, January 16 – 20. We would love for the members to participate in this exciting get-together. Visit our website (www.airjourney.com) for more details. This follows the first European Journey for the Phenom Owners flying to Ireland, Copenhagen, and Stockholm in early Fall 2018 - leaving out of Quebec City on September 4th.

A very big thank you! Thierry and the AJ Team

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Dear Fellow Pilots and Embraer Owners, t the last convention in Austin, Texas, Air Journey kindly donated a journey for two people at Mukul Resort in Nicaragua on January 16 – 20. 2019. The highest bidder was the new EMBRAER A owner, Mr. Marcus Adolfsson, with a Phenom 100. SETTING THE STANDARD FOR INNOVATION I would like to take a moment to introduce you to our new destination, By RILEE WHITAKER Zemi Beach House in Anguilla - the northernmost island in the British West Indies. In lieu of the recent happenings in Nicaragua, the Air Journey organization has decided to move the 2019 Phenom owners Winter reunion to this magnificent resort. Welcome to tropical beachside luxury! This island’s beauty is evident as you step forth onto Shoal Bay East. Ranked by Condé Nast and Travel + Leisure as best beaches, this one and a half-mile stretch of pink-tinted sand offers top-notch snorkeling, kayak- ing and swimming in warm turquoise waters. On the island, there is much to do. From golf to kite surfing to deep sea fishing, there are dozens of island adventures and experiences for to enjoy. Located nearby is the pristine Fountain Cavern National Park which holds centuries-old pre-Columbian carvings including a 16-foot stalagmite of the Taino god Jocahu. Anguilla is without doubt a fantastic destination. You don’t have to take my word for it. Zemi House has many accolades since opening in 2016 including Travel + Leisure’s Best Hotels in the Caribbean the past 2 years, as well as TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards: Top 25 Luxury Hotels, Caribbean, 2018 and Top 25 Hotels for Service, Caribbean, 2018. As far as travel dates, they remain the same, January 16 – 20. We would love for the members to participate in this exciting get-together. Visit our website (www.airjourney.com) for more details. This follows the first European Journey for the Phenom Owners flying to Ireland, Copenhagen, and Stockholm in early Fall 2018 - leaving out of Quebec City on September 4th.

A very big thank you! Thierry and the AJ Team A REVIEW OF THE PAST DECADE

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lots, whether in the military, as seen with design is in the details. Embraer expand- patch reliability often exceeds 99% due its use in the UK’s Royal Air Force, or for ed their customization options to provide to mounted components in easy-access initial airline training for such companies state-of-the-art, unique design directly compartments, reducing maintenance as Emirates and Etihad. from the factory. The zones of personal- downtime and costs significantly. These ization also mean ease of ownership life- revolutionary design characteristics were Phenom 300E cycle redesign without complete overhaul. carried over into the Phenom 100EV and As demand grew for the Phenom 100, 300E. Embraer recognized the demand for a Legacy 450 and 500 Embraer expanded its Melbourne larger aircraft was growing as well. The The enhanced designs and new vari- facilities in 2016 to make room for Phenom 300 entered into service in 2010, ants of the Phenom jets could not have Legacy 450 and 500 production, and with specs of high-speed cruise at 453 occurred without the Legacy 500 and they eventually plan to assemble most kts and a six-passenger range of 1,971 Legacy 450. Clean-sheet design defines Legacy 450s and 500s there, just as they nm. The Phenom 300 was the most deliv- their dramatic impact, and they are now assemble all Phenoms at the Florida ered business jet in 2013, 2014, and 2015, known as the most modern aircraft in plant. Currently, the Melbourne facility with operation in 28 countries. Assembly the world. Both the 500 and the 450, can assemble up to 96 Phenoms and 72 of the Phenom 300 has also been shifted debuted at EBACE in 2013, were designed Legacys annually. to Melbourne, Florida. as precedents in their sectors. Modernization at Embraer is always Similar to the Phenom 100, a focal The Legacy 500 has a four-passen- a focus, staying always ahead of the point of design is on single-pilot opera- ger range of 3,125 nm and a maximum industry and debuting updates nearly tion and exceptional attention to detail in altitude of FL450, which enable flights every year. This year, enhancements to regards to passenger comfort. Embraer’s nonstop from Los Angeles to Honolulu or the Legacy 450/ 500 included a new seat focus on adaptability resulted in the Teterboro to London. The Legacy 450 is design, new internet connectivity, and variant 300E (“E” for enhanced) released still impressive, with a four-passenger readiness for the Future Air Navigation last year at the NBAA’s Business Aviation range of 2,900 nm, allowing non-stop System with datalink communications Conference and Exhibition (BACE). flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, between pilots and Air Traffic Control. The constant technological and São Paulo to Bogotá, Moscow to Mumbai, Adaptability and embracing change mbraer continues to update and ational awareness and decrease workload, allows for better performance at hot- aesthetic enhancements keep Embraer New Delhi to Singapore, Singapore to is what makes Embraer’s future bright. exceed industry expectations aiding the single-pilot environment. and-high airports, more range and a always ahead of the industry. The 300E Beijing, Beijing to Kuala Lumpur, or Hong With a global fleet of more than 1,200 for business jets. Embraer Ex- The Phenom 100 has an outstanding faster time to climb. The 100EV has an delivers next-generation avionics and Kong to Alice Springs. aircraft, Embraer Executive Jets contin- ecutive Jets has achieved much 35,000-cycle basic design life with 600- impressive four-passenger range of 1,178 new interior design options that continue The current fly-by-wire controls were ues to revolutionize the industry, and we Esince opening its doors, so we’d like to hr scheduled inspection intervals to keep nm with IFR reserves. to impress customers. A new seat design perfected with the Legacys, as well as certainly can’t wait to see what the future pay tribute to each of their jets released costs as low as some turboprops. The aim The Prodigy Touch flight deck is at last and in-flight entertainment system are the unique zones-of-personalization de- has in store for Embraer and the business and continually enhanced over the past of the Phenom 100 is to entice turboprop included in the 100EV after its introduc- the headliners of the 300E, but the true sign options available to customers. Dis- aviation community as a whole. C decade: the Phenom 100EV, the Phenom owners to make the jump to jet owner- tion by the Phenom 300. The Prodigy 300E, and the Legacy 500 and 450. ship with ease and without exorbitant Touch is based on the Garmin G3000, operating costs, and it did just that. with larger HD displays, split screens, Phenom 100EV With the 100’s great success, demand and a new weather radar. The Phenom 100’s release in 2008 was resulted in a 2014 block-point change: The Phenom 100’s future remains iconic for Embraer Executive Jets, paving the Phenom 100E. The update intro- bright; it has been a consistent trend- the way for a successful future, cele- duced multifunction spoilers to improve setter in the entry-level sector. In 2010, brated as the aircraft that cemented the pilot and passenger comfort on landing. the Phenom 100 was the most delivered company as a business jet manufacturer. Additionally, it introduced new cabin business jet in the world, with hun- Its design delivered unmatched comfort, enhancements and interior customization dreds now in operation in more than 20 performance, and technological advance- options right from the manufacturer. countries throughout Europe, Africa, and ment in the aerospace community. Early this year, Embraer debuted the Middle East. In 2011, the success of From a comfort standpoint, the Oval Lit their newest evolution, the Phenom the Phenom 100 supported expansion for fuselage was introduced to offer one of 100EV, at the European Business Avia- the first Embraer assembly plant outside the roomiest cabins in its class, furnished tion Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) of Brazil into Melbourne, Florida, next with the largest windows of its class. in Geneva, Switzerland. Updates feature to Embraer Executive Jets’ headquarters. Cockpit ergonomics were a focus to pro- FADEC-equipped Pratt & Whitney Canada The industry has accepted the Phenom vide a quiet and dark atmosphere, with PW617F1-E engines with 1,730 pounds of 100 as one of the most capable and ad- controls that are clear and easy to locate. thrust, reaching 405 ktas in high speed vanced entry-level jet, embracing the 100 The cockpit design aims to increase situ- cruise and up to 15% more thrust. This as an effective trainer for commercial pi- PHOTO: EMBRAER

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Embraer 18Q3.indd 10-11 8/5/18 9:17 PM EMBRAER AND BOEING EMBRAER AND BOEING SOARING INTO A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

On July 5, Embraer and Boeing signed a Memorandum of HURRICANE Understanding to establish a strategic partnership that positions both companies to accelerate their growth in global aerospace markets. The strategic partnership will bring together more than 150 years of combined leadership in aerospace and leverage the two SEASON companies’ highly complementary commercial product lines. The partnership is a natural evolution in the 20-year history of collaboration between Boeing and Embraer. This is exciting for Embraer, and it is especially good news for our Executive Jets business unit. While Embraer will continue to own 100% of the business jet entity, the added financial strength bolsters sales potential, production efficiency, operational excellence, investments in new programs and exports, creating jobs, income and sustainability. This will serve to add even more value to customers, shareholders and employees. This strategic partnership is an exciting moment in the history of Embraer: our future is now even brighter. Boeing and Em- braer will benefit from a broader scale, resources and footprint, including global supply chain, sales and marketing, and services network, which will enable us to capture benefits from best-in- class efficiencies across the organizations. Boeing and the new commercial joint venture would be positioned to offer a comprehensive, highly complementary commercial airplane portfolio that ranges from 70 seats to more than 450 seats and freighters, offering best-in-class products and services to better serve the global customer base. Completion of the deal still requires time – estimated between 12 and 18 months – and a considerable amount of effort from the working groups. Until then, business will continue as usual. Our services and support to our customers will remain at its market-leading high standards. And we will maintain our focus on continuously elevating our customers’ experience and pro- viding them with the utmost value. As more public information becomes available we will certainly keep you informed. HOW DRONES ARE In the meantime, we look forward to connecting with you, talking about your future business jets needs and how Embraer can help you reach new levels of success. CHANGING DISASTER Sincerely, By STEFANIE LAUBER Michael Amalfitano RECOVERY President & CEO Embraer Executive Jets

NASA GLOBAL HAWK UAVS GAIN A SECOND LIFE MAPPING HURRICANES | PHOTO: NASA

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NASA GLOBAL HAWK UAVS GAIN A SECOND LIFE MAPPING HURRICANES | PHOTO: NASA

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Metro area, the FAA responded by issuing Damage assessment is critical imme- from Boise, Idaho to St. Thomas and more than 130 drone authorizations, diately following a storm. Drones can afterwards carefully brought to the Island according to Dronelife.com. The website easily hover over inaccessible areas and of Enchantment to quickly restore flight reports an additional 130+ authorizations provide insight to emergency officials. operations at the main airport. following Hurricane Irma. FAA administrator Michael Huerta said Government agencies like NOAA and The benefits of these dynamic tools of the addition of drones to hurricane the United Sta Geological Survey (USGS) are endless in a limited-resource scenar- relief efforts “Essentially, every drone are using drones to not only restore life io. Power companies benefit from drone that flew meant that a traditional aircraft after the storm, but improve how we operations that help map out any gaps in was not putting an additional strain on an forecast and prepare for Mother Na- service or infrastructure, improving effi- already-fragile system. I don’t think it’s ture’s most grueling impacts. Scientists ciency in power restoration and mainte- an exaggeration to say that the hurricane are catching on to just how useful these nance. Media agencies benefit from drone response will be looked back upon as a remote-controlled aircraft are when it usage to show footage of heavily impacted landmark in the evolution of drone usage comes to getting a bird’s-eye view and areas. After witnessing the images of in this country.” And with infrastructure reaching otherwise inaccessible locations. flooding during Harvey, boaters from so fragile as that of Puerto Rico’s, drones A drone’s biggest strength is its indepen- around the country towed their vessels were a big help! St. Thomas and the U.S. dence from major resources. to Houston to volunteer resources. Drone Virgin Islands became somewhat of a In a disaster environment, drones are footage of damage not only brings atten- rally point, such as when the National time savers and life savers all-in-one. tion to the humanitarian need, but helps Weather Service San Juan Office lost their As drone technology advances, we hope disseminate important information from WSD-88 radar to Maria’s strong winds. A to see drones become the primary storm remote areas. makeshift ATC tower was flown by C-130 response vehicles. C

fter a double wham- England Hurricane. Just a few years back, hurricane seasons: advances in aerospace my of rather active Hurricane Norbert in the Eastern Pacific technology and a new approach to relief hurricane seasons, it in 2014 brought a 1-in-1,000-year flood to efforts that now involves drones. seems once again the Phoenix, AZ. Most recently, Puerto Rico Aviation has been a bastion of relief spotlightA is back on the calendar was devastated by not one, but two major efforts for the recovering communities, from June to November. The 2018 hurricanes within a 2-week span. These especially in Puerto Rico following the Hurricane Season is full throttle are just a few examples to consider before devastating Hurricanes Irma and Ma- ahead and that means time to be scoffing at the local meteorologist and ria. With traditional operations flying weather-aware when choosing filing your flight plan. supplies and support staff into an area your next destination. While there are regions that are seem- badly battered by a natural disaster, there ingly more prone to seeing a landfalling comes a point where these operations tropical cyclone, in the U.S. this tends to reach their limits. What do you do when There are many wonderful places to be the southeast. However, as seen with you’re trying to get to an island with no see on this planet. You could visit New this map of the Atlantic Basin which electricity, no air traffic control, no radar, England and see the Berkshires. Or why shows the track of tropical cyclones over and a damaged or obstructed runway not travel to the desert southwest? Maybe the past 150 years, it’s best to be ready. environment? A lack of resources can be the crystal clear waters of the Caribbe- Complacency can drive up the cost of challenging, but that's where the newest an are calling your name. Perhaps this securing your favorite bird – better to sector of aircraft comes in handy. last one is most obvious to you, but all of have a plan in place than looking for an During the 2017 Hurricane Season, FAA these places have been impacted by trop- available hangar out of the path at the officials worked quickly to authorize an ical cyclones. You’ve heard of Hurricane last minute! overwhelming number of drone operators Sandy in 2012 and the infamous 1938 New One positive aspect that has become for relief efforts. In response to Hurri- more obvious after the 2016 and 2017 cane Harvey and its effect on the Houston

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Embraer 18Q3.indd 16-17 8/5/18 9:17 PM HERE TO HELP Aircraft loan approval speeds at FULL THROTTLE

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the airport, the more you ask approach for a truck on a hill that was operating as a Investigation (LOI) detailing when, where a lower altitude, but thinking your RG can temporary control tower. In FAA ver- and what you were doing, and that they lose altitude as fast as a G650, approach nacular, you essentially landed without are investigating the incident. The letter denies your requests. Finally, you get the a clearance in violation of FAR § 91.123, will discuss the Pilot’s Bill of Rights and lower altitude, but now you have to get and just for good measure, there is FAR that you need not respond, and they can- the plane down and configured to land, § 91.103 regarding familiarization with not infer any lack of response from you as all the while flying the correct headings, all available information concerning that being an admission of a violation. They which are coming in bunches, then add- flight. also warn if you do respond, anything ing to that a frequency change to another you say can and will be used against you. sector’s approach control frequency. The Process If that sounds familiar, think Miranda Situationally, you are in good shape, Question: how is the FAA going to know rights as related to criminal rights. Any but about the time you turn base, there is of your alleged indiscretion? First, the information collected from eye witnesses, another frequency and altitude change. military person manning the tower can the tower, tower recordings and you (if Then another altitude change and a vector report you. Second, anyone sitting in you write/speak) will become part of an to intercept the final approach including the fixed base operation listening on the Enforcement Investigation Report. another frequency change. Now you are CTAF could as they heard the whole con- At this point, one way the FAA can still high as the localizer and the glide versation… and with one call to the FAA handle this is through an Administrative slope come alive. You are cleared for the Hotline, you are now on the FAA’s radar. Action. Essentially, this means the FAA ILS and told to contact the airport CTAF. No matter who or how someone reports will not go to a full enforcement action Remember that this is an uncontrolled you, the information regarding the inci- proceeding and will dispose of this via a airport? Well, it wasn’t today. Seems the dent will find its way to the nearest Flight warning letter or letter of correction. The state National Guard unit was flying and Standards District Office (FSDO). former means the FAA has considered a landing C-130s at the airport, so there was The FSDO will then send you a Letter of violation has occurred but that the inci-

dent has been corrected, thus not necessi- FAA” mentality. ministrative Action, right? So how do you tating any legal action against you. A Compliance Action allows for correct- know what the FAA is thinking when it The letter of correction effectively says ing honest mistakes pilots may make as come to your circumstances and how do the same thing except that the FAA and applicable to operating airplanes in the you know the difference? you have reached an agreement for some National Airspace System. These mis- type of action to correct the original takes could be the result of flaws in the The Risk problem. You may agree to some ad- system, procedural issues, simple mis- Hopefully, the default position of the ditional flight instruction specifically takes, lack of understanding or dimin- FAA is to first think, and we will use the related to proper communication and ished skills. Types of circumstances this example of this article: this meets the cross-country planning techniques. The would not be a viable alternative would Compliance Action criteria. However, agreement may also have the requirement be any intentional deviations, reckless or one FAA inspector verses another may that a certified flight instructor sign your criminal behavior or what the FAA would have differing opinions. I have seen two logbook. Once that is complete, you a consider significant safety risks. different FSDOs look at the same issues copy to the FAA. Compliance can be obtained through in different ways, so why not individu- The other alternative is a non-enforce- various means including counseling, con- al inspectors. One thinks not knowing ment method the FAA calls a Compliance tinuing education, and remedial training. there was a tower operating a field was an Action. Initiated in 2015, its intent is Part of the requirements are that a pilot inadvertent mistake, the other thinks not to correct unintentional deviations or needs to be qualified and both willing checking NOTAMS is poor cross-country noncompliance at their root to enhance and able to cooperate with the compliance planning and is an inherently dangerous safe pilot operations. Under the auspi- remedies the FAA proposes. This would predisposition. cious character of the FAA creating a “just include understanding the importance The answer is to ask the inspector what culture,” it attempts to create an environ- of the means of compliance and actually their initial thoughts are as to where this ment of engagement, transparency and doing so. Another requirement could be incident hits his/her regulatory meter. information exchange to address what a warning letter or letter of correction. There is a procedural issue at stake here. many recognize as the “you against the Wait! All this sounds a lot like an Ad-

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There is a problem in that you do not is actually the case. One means would Based on the FAA’s and pilot’s collegial have to speak to the FAA. You believe the be to send a non-threatening e-mail attitudes and actions, they have been inspector is thinking Compliance Action, or letter confirming the contexts of the able to agree it was in both their best so you decide to talk to them. conversation(s), thus creating a record. interest to deal with whatever it was INTEGRITY, DEDICATION, QUALITY... RESULTS! After the conversation, they re-evalu- Hopefully, if worded correctly, it would at this level, thus avoiding escalation. ate everything, using your words against leave little doubt they said Compliance. Some of the instances where Compli- you, and now what began as a Compliance One can never have enough documen- ance Actions have been used as a final Action has escalated to an Administrative tation, specifically when dealing with remedy have included taxiing incidents, Action, or worse, legal enforcement. You one’s intent verses one’s actions. NOTAM violations and violating airspace can imagine, as an attorney counseling Another important difference is that related to a presidential or other type someone, this is a very delicate and chal- although an Administrative Action does Temporary Flight Restrictions. lenging situation: should I tell someone not constitute a violation, it does stay Takeaway one: Compliance Actions This Is Us! to give up their right to silence based on on a pilot’s record for two years, after are a viable alternative when address- a “hope I am interpreting the inspector’s which it is expunged. Compliance Ac- ing issues between pilots and the FAA. intent correctly.” tions do not constitute a violation either, Having dealt with the FAA in the past, but there is no record, which is a good I welcome and appreciate their kinder/ The Reward thing. gentler attitude and actions and look I can gladly report my aviation at- forward to watching this as it continues Giving the inspector the benefit of the torney colleagues who have experience to play itself forward. doubt, if they say Compliance Action, with the Compliance Action process Takeaway two: Remember to check you would want some confirmation that have negotiated successful outcomes. those NOTAMS. C

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What airplane(s) do you currently ﬂy and how many hours do you have? I fly a 2010 Phenom 300 S/N 018; I believe it was the 4th or 5th airplane delivered into the US when I bought it new, and I have close to 1,700 hours in it.

What are your favorite vacation spots? I love going to Charleston, SC and Turks and Caicos.

MEET THE MEMBER What are your procedures for getting around foreign countries? It depends where; not all countries are the same. Flying to the GUILHERME SCHMIDT Caribbean is very easy and it does not demand a whole lot more planning than flying domestically. Just call the FBO to check ramp fees, transportation arrangement and fuel and file APIS and calling US customs to advise them. Flying to Europe is fairly straightfor- ward too. I always take another pilot when going to Europe or other longer overseas trips. But Europe in the winter demands more planning on the crossing, to make sure weather alternates are viable, no wet footprint on the flight plan, and slots coordinating in Europe. Flying to South America is the most complicated, as overflight approvals are required, and there can be a fairly bureaucratic entry process. A handler is necessary. I have also flown the Phenom to Asia and it was easier than expected. I use Air Journey when I need help on trip coordination and they do an outstanding job. Interna- tional flying is easier than most people think if you take the time to do proper planning. It is very rewarding and fun, and make one appreciate the wonderful ATC system and freedom of flying we have in the US.

Favorite ﬂying experience? There are too many to list. After 30 years of flying you accumu- late a bunch of favorites flights.

What drew you to ﬂying? Hard to say, I always liked airplanes so it just seemed natural.

What is your career background? My background is in the Financial Markets, I am a bond and currency trader. How many total hours do you currently have? About 4,700 hours.

What is the ﬁrst plane you ever ﬂew? An Embraer Cherokee. That is correct! In the 70s, Embraer used to assemble airplanes in Brazil under the Piper License.

What is the ﬁrst plane you ever owned? Socata Trinidad TB-20, from that I moved to a TBM-850 and to the Phenom 300.

Do you have any recommendations for pilots out there? The airlines have the best safety record. Our job is to minimize the risk of our flights to our passengers, so if we can emulate the decision making process to that of the airline industry, we will be safer. Identify where the accidents vulnerability points are in your operations, and be most vigilant about them. C

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Embraer 18Q3.indd 24-25 8/5/18 9:17 PM MEET THE MEMBER

What are your favorite vacation spots? I love going to Charleston, SC and Turks and Caicos.

Favorite ﬂying experience? There are too many to list. After 30 years of flying you accumu- late a bunch of favorites flights.

What drew you to ﬂying? Hard to say, I always liked airplanes so it just seemed natural.

What is your career background? My background is in the Financial Markets, I am a bond and currency trader. How many total hours do you currently have? About 4,700 hours.

What is the ﬁrst plane you ever ﬂew? An Embraer Cherokee. That is correct! In the 70s, Embraer used to assemble airplanes in Brazil under the Piper License.

What is the ﬁrst plane you ever owned? Socata Trinidad TB-20, from that I moved to a TBM-850 and to the Phenom 300.

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maintain aircraft used by the US Army in messed things up thoroughly. Our country life-altering call just one day follow- combat: the Curtis JN “Jenny.” was involved in an unpopular war, and ing the meeting with the Dean. It came Life was different in 1968. By spring of as such many of my friends from high from the commander of Civil Air Patrol’s 1968, I was finishing my freshman year school were already on an unplanned Wisconsin Wing. He heard from my unit at a small private college in Wisconsin. I extended vacation to South-East Asia. commander I already soloed, a simple was first in an immigrant family to have My lousy academic performance meant criteria needed along with the Mitchell a chance at higher education. Though I would join them soon. With the draft Award. Their candidate for the private pushed hard by family to graduate, I had in place, I jeopardized my college defer- pilot license academy had been drafted no clue where I was headed academical- ment. The Dean called me to her office in into the Army. The commander asked me ly, or professionally. That aviation bug March of 1969 to tell me my self-inflicted if I could arrange to take the private pilot drew me to join as a cadet member of academic crisis left me with few options. written exam and come up with a mere Civil Air Patrol, USAF Auxiliary, and by The Dean told me I had brains but lacked $65 for two week’s room and board. I said then I earned an important milestone, intensity and motivation. She did give me yes. That reply echoed throughout the rest The Billy Mitchell Award. A juncture of one slim chance to redeem my stand- of my life. I went to see the College Dean events became the springboard for the ing: Come up with a plan on how I could and told her of the scholarship I received next fifty years. Becoming a pilot was provide the focus needed to best use my and that I believed it would be the drive the only thing I felt certain. So, I sold my skills. I accepted the challenge. I said yes. needed to finish college. She smiled. Lionel ™ train set and peddled magazines This background is needed to explain I departed late Friday evening, July 11, door-to-door, scraping enough money what happened the next day. At that time, 1969 for an overnight drive crammed in to find an instructor with a well-worn Civil Air Patrol did not have much of a the back of a 1966 Camaro with another Cessna 150. I soloed in 8.5 hours on June coordinated flight training program for cadet from Wisconsin. At 5am Saturday, 8, 1968 and I was out of money to go any cadets; however, for a three-year period the 12th, we arrived at Chanute AFB, further. That old Cessna got spared the of time (1968-1970), CAP received help Rantoul, IL, boarded an Air Force VC- ignominious fate of being turned into beer from the Air Force to organize sever- 131A Samaritan modified to carry former cans or aluminum foil instead became a al funded solo and private pilot license Vice-President Richard Nixon, then the roof ornament (N8617G) atop a restaurant National Flight Academies. Cadets from current President. This VC-131A is now on Howell Avenue across the street from each of the 52 CAP Wings (US states plus on display at March Field Air Museum in General Mitchell International Airport Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia) Riverside, CA. I seem to have an affinity (KMKE). were selected to receive a scholarship flying in airplanes ending in a unique I returned to college in fall of ‘68 and to attend these academies. I received a display somewhere. And I am no world ADDRESSING THE PILOT SHORTAGE

etting bit by the I hope to address this pilot shortage aviation bug was a from a personal point of view. Note the pleasant sting, and quote from Dr. Friedman’s “from the helped shaped my life. “Consider Volunteering for editor” post. It caught more than my GMy name is Larry Stys, and I eye; it caught my heart. I asked her if I am certainly not a world re- an Aviation Camp or Flight could tell a story, a first person account, nowned aviator. My one claim Program.” of the influences I had and the things I to aviation fame is based on -Rachel Friedman, PH.D. did throughout my flying career to deal endurance tempered with luck Editor, Contrails Magazine with the issue she wrote so succinctly. and some diligence: On June Winter 2018 issue She offered me the chance to tell a bit of 6th of this year, I was eligible that story. for the FAA Wright Brothers I long dreamed about becoming a pi- Master Pilot Award. This award lot since back in the 1950s watching the is given to those who from the Mickey Mouse Club Show. My grandfa- date of first solo went on to fly ther was the first person in my life to without accident, incident, or encourage that dream. As an immigrant violation for 50 years. My other from Poland, he joined the US Army in claim to aviation fame is I get 1914 to accelerate his citizenship thus to write for Contrails Magazine, got to serve with General “Black Jack” so... Pershing. He became one of the first to

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renowned aviator, jeez. Eagles. He just wanted to talk for a few tus with the Air Force. His chances look Arriving at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma just minutes. He could not say where he was, promising. I have dozens more stories before noon, they bused us directly to un- but instead remembered a more innocent that would necessitate an anthology, not air conditioned barracks on the campus of time learning to solo a humble Cessna 172. an article. Full circle now: But my favorite the University of Oklahoma – at Norman, I did not reveal the embarrassing fact I once in a lifetime opportunity story, was across the street from the “new” Na- could not remember the training, but he to solo my grandson. Overhaul & Repair tional Severe Storms Laboratory’s two was the one who needed to tell the story. Take Dr. Friedman’s advice. Think wooden buildings. Max-Westheimer After the call, I dusted off an older log- about the challenges and opportunities of Aircraft & Helicopter Tires, Wheels & Brakes Field, now called University of Oklahoma book and found the recorded solo entry. mentioned in my simple story. I am no Westheimer (KOUN), would be home for In 2007 I joined EAA Chapter 838. They world renowned aviator. It’s your turn to SEE OUR SISTER two weeks. At 1pm, my first flight lesson developed a STEM program called Young engage with youth. Fly Young Eagle™ Since 1966, Aero Wheel & Brake Service Corporation has provided COMPANY began. Note: I had been without sleep for Aviators™. I trained an additional forty flights at a local EAA chapter so you can DESSER repair, remanufacturing and retreading services for general aviation, TIRE 30 hours. Then they took us to the college young men and women in the fundamen- get them when they are five or six or corporate, commuter and jet transport aircraft worldwide. cafeteria where I downed a greasy pizza tals of flight. YA’s goal was not to solo, eight years old. Start their dream. Take WWW.DESSER.COM burger. With temperatures above 100°F but provide impetus to become a pilot. your friend’s children on a flight. Re- (“It’s a dry heat, Son.”), that first lesson It was and is an outreach for young men search the opportunities in AOPA’s many Our capabilities cover most aircraft type, and include specific NDT and ancillary ended miserably, graphic imagery unnec- and women who lacked financial resourc- youth programs. If your time allows, con- functions for overhaul and return to service of wheels and brakes. We have essary. Nevertheless, on the morning of es as many were afforded scholarships. A sider joining CAP and fly cadets – future excellent standard turn times for all minor services, and expedited, quick-turn July 20, 1969, I passed my check ride and recent student I helped get a pilot license world renowned aviators in training. Pay became a pilot. That afternoon I joined through CAP is now in his last year as an it forward. The sky is the only limit. Pilot service is also available. We have received numerous quality and on-time the newly minted CAP cadet pilots, and AFROTC cadet, and applied for flight sta- shortage fixed. C delivery awards from OEMS. a small army of Peace Corps volunteer trainees with whom we shared dorm space, as we crowded around a tiny black and white TV in stifling heat cheering wildly as Astronaut Neil Arm- strong said those historic words “ ...The Eagle has landed.” My elation at becoming a pilot was magnificently eclipsed by The Lunar Landing. I finished college and proved I could master something a select few have done, including, I pre- sume, all of you reading this. By 1984, as a family man, I was financially secure enough to get the rest of my ratings. For the last 33 years, I have volunteered at 28 different CAP flight academies, soloing more than 60 cadets; a few continued their training with me all the way to their pilot license. I recall the first Civil Air Patrol cadet I soloed. He stayed with me after Process - (In House) the flight academy and got his private license and completed his check ride Paint Removal (PRAM), Visual Inspection, free just prior to his acceptance to the Air Non-Destructive Inspection, Repair, Paint, RETURN SHIPPING Force Academy. He graduated from the Assemble, Tire Mounting (most wheels and corporate brakes, 48 Cont. USA) Academy with honors, in the top 10 % of his class. Elite top graduates, now Non-Destructive Testing FAA Repair Station 2nd Lieutenants, get to select what they Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle #U8SR971J want to fly. My cadet went on to fly B-1B bombers. Another rather late night call came from an Air Force Captain on combat Contact Information Government Entities missions in Iraq flying F-15E Strike 6900 Acco Street Ph: (323) 727-6000 Montebello, CA 90640 Fax: (323) 727-6998 [email protected] www.aerowbs.com Email: SUMMER 2018 / CONTRAILS / 31

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Embraer 18Q3.indd 30-31 8/5/18 9:17 PM FUTURE AIR NAVIGATION SYSTEM FUTURE AIR NAVIGATION SYSTEM

cient route changes, satellite communication, more direct-rout- ing (resulting in fuel savings), and reduced user charges for using FANS infrastructure. The FANS structure entails upgrades to air communication, surveillance, and navigation systems. Currently, communication on intercontinental flights involves voice transmission on HF (high frequency) radios. Flight crews have to make position By GABRIEL JOHNSON reports because surveillance radar control is non-existent on oceanic routes, and Inertial Navigation System (INS) provides positional information for navigation. While the current way of doing things works, most pilots will readily admit that it is not without flaws. For instance, the voice quality of HF radio communication is often poor, leading to garbled transmissions that have to be repeated. Position reports depend on the pilot’s un- failing transmitting reports at every compulsory reporting way- point, and this is not without human error. Navigation by INS is also replete with drawbacks such as drift (limitation associated with imperfections within gyro bearings and mass imbalances, which can cause error rates of 0.6nm/hr.) and scheduler loop (a reaction to gravity that increases sensed linear accelerations). However, with FANS, voice communication is replaced by CP- DLC (Controller/Pilot Data Link Communication), which is digital communication that enables the pilot and ATC to communicate n 2014, the IATA (International Air Transport directly using predefined text messages for clearances, requests, FANS and routine messages. Benefits of CPDLC include frequency Association) released its first 20-year pas- decongestion, reduction in stuck microphones, decreased pilot/ senger growth forecast. Passenger numbers controller workload resulting from a lack of repetitive voice were projected to surpass seven billion by transmissions, and fewer ambiguous transmissions due to I2034, implying an average of 4.1% annual growth speech accents. in demand. In 2017 alone, a record high of 4.1 Surveillance improvements involve transitioning from verbal billion passengers transported by scheduled ser- position reports to automatic digital reports. Here, a system named ADS-A or ADS-C (Automatic Dependent Surveil- vices carriers was set, 7.1% more than in 2016. This lance-Addressed or Contract) transmits the aircraft’s position exponential growth of air travel demand neces- (via either SATCOM or VHF) to the ATC on a specified periodic sitates advancements in air traffic management basis. The aircraft’s position in this instance is provided by systems and procedures, and increasing global- satellite navigation (GPS). Lastly, FANS replaces Inertia Naviga- ization highlights the need to optimize connecting tion System with GPS, which is more accurate and dependable. airspaces between major hubs of the world. FANS-equipped airplanes will also alert the crew should the actual navigation performance fall short of required navigation The ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) developed performance criteria. All these improvements essentially allow FANS (Future Air Navigation System) to establish the infra- for reduced separation standards in oceanic airspaces. structure requisite for the globalized world. FANS is an avionics When you fly a FANS-equipped aircraft and depart serendip- system that provides data link communication between aircrafts itously from LaGuardia, New York (KLGA), make sure to con- and Air Traffic Control (ATC). First developed in the 90’s in con- nect your on-board FMS (Flight Management System) to ATC junction with Boeing, Airbus, Honeywell and other stakeholders communication servers using CPDLC (LOGON KUSA) and receive in the air transport industry, FANS allows aircrafts to safely and your digital clearance swiftly with the touch of a few buttons. efficiently utilize airspace by employing satellite communication Be rest assured that ATC will always be aware of your location and navigation. This leads to a virtual radar environment in the as you jet across the Atlantic on-course to your favorite vacation oceanic regions and lets airplanes in FIRs (Flight Information spot in Europe; and have confidence that you are within reason- C Regions) and UIRs (Upper Information Regions) transit through able navigation tolerances. these airspaces with reduced traffic separation distances. Long range business jets with FANS-equipped avionics will see im- GABRIEL JOHNSON is a gold-seal ﬂight instructor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL. He is also an FAA certiﬁed provements in reduced separation between airplanes, more effi- airframe and power plant mechanic. Aside from a strong passion for aviation, Gabriel is also an avid golfer and loves the outdoors.

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Embraer 18Q3.indd 32-33 8/5/18 9:17 PM EJOA EDITION

EMBRAER JET OPERATORS ASSOCIATION ORGANIZATIONAL & LOCATION CHANGES

By D.B. O’MALEY

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EMBRAER JET OPERATORS ASSOCIATION ORGANIZATIONAL & LOCATION CHANGES THE FLEET IS EVOLVING.....AND SO IS THE ASSOCIATION By D.B. O’MALEY

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n prior postings about our of an association that is "valuable" and company. He is very excited to have the Annual Event in Austin, delivers a Value Proposition that makes opportunity to cap off his career focusing it was reported that the being a member a positive experience and on helping grow our Association and help- Board of the Association enjoyable. ing us become significantly more import- We have a clear understanding that as ant, and responsive to our membership. electedI me as President, suc- an ownership association, our role is on May I suggest that you reach out to Mark ceeding Keith Christensen. I am the periphery. We are not the OEM, nor when you have the chance and be sure and pleased to have been a member the maintenance facility, nor the training suggest any ideas you have for how we can since 2010, and have enjoyed operation. However, we interact with all of assist as I described above. being on the Board for the past those, and we can bring together thinking, Mark Stear lives in Cincinnati, and so 6 years. During that time the experience, resources, and a forum from that we may more effectively support our association has grown consider- which your interaction can lead to the membership, we will be opening EJOA's ably, as has the fleet of delivered value proposition I mentioned. We believe first office, and welcome any of you to stop Embraer aircraft. there is strength in numbers, and we seek by after we get established. We anticipate your active support and participation. a location on or near Cincinnati's Lunken Our association has been very ably led (KLUK) airport. Having a real location will by Keith for the last several years, and So, what are the plans ahead? be important to assist in bringing resourc- I want to acknowledge his significant First and foremost our #1 priority was es to bear on our project and work. With contribution and leadership; as well as that to conduct a search for a new Executive the opening of the office, we will be hiring of the other board members (All Directors Director who can help execute our strategic a full-time administrator, whose number are continuing: Jay Obernolte, Gary James, plan effectively. We have sought an indi- one priority will be answering your calls, William Midon, Keith and myself). Also, vidual who can bring industry knowledge, emails and texts in a timely manner. If Mr. Mark Twombly, our only employee, experience, and leadership skills to aid in he or she cannot resolve your question or has served as Executive Director since the accomplishing our mission. In addition, situation, the administrator will help you Association was formed. Mark has done an we plan to employ the right person in such find the people who can. Additionally, our excellent job, often under some challeng- a manner that they can make working on website needs significant resource focus to ing circumstances. At our Board meeting this mission their singular professional be more useful to you and to the Associa- in April, Mark advised Keith and myself of focus (as opposed to EJOA being a supple- tion’s personnel such that it is a friendlier his desire to move on, such that he might ment or being a secondary career). and more user-friendly support tool. There focus on his professional flying career. Our I am pleased to report we have execut- are a lot of opportunities to add value both thanks and sincere appreciation to Mark ed on this first task very effectively. With for our new Executive Director and our to Twombly for all he has done to help the the unanimous support of the Board, I be hired administrative assistant. Phenom Association (as it was founded), am pleased to announce Mr. Mark Stear What all of this hopefully suggests is a and now, EJOA grow and develop….Our will assume the role of Executive Director vision, strategy, and commitment to being Thanks to Mark. of the Embraer Jet Operators Association, a viable association who is focused on the Often when there are "big changes" effective June 16th. Some of you may know mission of helping it's members. We want in an organization, such as a changing Mark, as he was an Embraer Regional you to have a great experience owning, of the guard (President), and in this case Sales Manager for 5 years. operating, and flying your Phenom or Leg- also our managing principal, it affords An Aeronautical Engineer by education acy. This is a journey and the changing of us the opportunity to step back and do a (Neil Armstrong was his professor), he the guard and a new Executive Director are self-examination. Such has been the case has worked as an engineer for LearJet and merely the first two steps. We will update here and the Board and I have developed other aerospace companies early in his you as we progress. Look to the website a new strategic plan and approach for career. He also worked for Citation Shares, and the Contrails Magazine for steps 3 & 4 our association. The single driving factor and post tenure with Embraer, he ran a and beyond. behind this new strategy and approach is division of a regional aviation compa- that we "focus on the customer," which ny where he was focused on "customer Thank you, is you, "THE MEMBER." The association acceptance" of Phenom Jets in San Jose dos exists for the purpose of helping to make Campos, Brazil, where he managed the the experience of owning and operating acceptance of 26 Phenoms (100's & 300's), D.B. O’Maley an Embraer Aircraft (Phenom or Legacy) a and coordinated their deliveries all over D.B. O’Maley better one.....more enjoyable, as financially the world. So, he knows aviation, knows President, EJOA viable as possible, and hopefully adding to aircraft design and engineering, has sold a safer operation. We want you to be a part jets, is a private pilot, and is intimately familiar with Embraer's airplanes, and the

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During past budget shortfalls, aircraft portable, sales tax can be eliminated by Use tax, however, is more complex a have been the target of securing addi- transacting the transfer in a state such challenge, and will generally be imposed tional revenues through the aggressive as Oregon or Massachusetts which have by the state of domicile (and possibly even collection of sales, use and property tax. no sales tax. Other states have little or in other states with nexus to the aircraft) The portability aircraft make it generally no sales and use tax on aircraft purchas- if sales tax would have been imposed had easy to avoid sales tax on the purchase by es, including North and South Carolina. the transaction occurred within the state. closing in a jurisdiction with little or no Finally, over a dozen remaining states Therefore, culminating the sale in a tax- tax, or an applicable exemption, but that have “fly-away exemptions” that provide free state is generally only the initial step is only the first step. Use tax generally an aircraft will not be subject to tax if it in controlling sales and use taxes. The becomes a significant hurdle in the state is promptly removed from the state and purchaser should also plan for avoiding or or states in which the aircraft is based. registered elsewhere. However, these minimizing use tax, through one of the What is a sales tax vs. a use tax? Al- exemptions often have technical require- various exemptions that may be available though sales and use tax are not univer- ments that must be carefully considered on a state-by-state basis. Examples of sally defined, for purposes of this discus- before relying upon them. Aircraft sales/ common exemptions (which may or may sion a sales tax is a privilege or license use tax is an area of extreme differentia- not be present in any particular state) tax on persons engaged in the business tion from state-to-state, so parties must include: of making retail sales by which own- exercise extreme care in determining • Common Carrier Exemption. Com- ership of tangible personal property is the point of delivery and closing of the mon carrier exemptions, if present, transferred for consideration: a tax on the transaction. are often not unique to aircraft, but act of selling. Use tax compliments sales may apply more broadly to trans- THE AIRPLANE OF YOUR DREAMS tax and is a tax on the consumer for the “Because aircraft are easily portation equipment used in the privilege of storing, using, or consuming movement of persons and property IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK within the state any tangible personal transportable, sales tax can for hire. Several states have common property: a tax on the end user. The sales be eliminated by transacting carrier exemptions that applies only Your father told you to buy right or buy twice. This is what he was talking about. tax and use tax are generally mutually the transfer in a state such to commercial airlines. However, With the Pilatus PC-12 NG, you get a large cabin with a private lavatory, advanced exclusive, in that any sales tax already as Oregon or Massachusetts many states exempt charter oper- paid on the transaction will be credited ators operating under FAR Part 135, avionics, and the ability to bring everyone and everything – all with lower ownership which have no sales tax.” against use tax owed. provided certain threshold use tests and operating costs than the TBM 930 over a 5 year period. Because aircraft are easily trans- are met. Under certain circumstanc- Visit www.pc-12advantage.com to learn just how close your dream is to reality.

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es, selected states will even extend the common carrier exemption to aircraft operators serving members of their Wings for Humanity controlled group and operating under FAR Part 91. Bringing Relief to Those in Need • Casual Sale. These exemptions apply to the sale of air- Wings for Humanity (WFH), craft by individuals or companies not regularly engaged a non-profit humanitarian in the aircraft sale business. One potential hazard is aid organization, works in that a number of state laws which include a casual sale remote areas where traditional exemption specifically carve out aircraft from the exempt transportation is not available. property designation, and therefore tax it. Other states, like Texas, impose significant burdens on a purchaser to Join us in vet a casual seller. • Resale Exemption. Because the sales and use tax is a tax making the at retail, the purchase of the property will generally not world a be subject to tax if it is acquired in a wholesale transaction. This wholesale transaction exemption would better place A $1/day donation generally apply when the aircraft is acquired for purposes provides fuel of resale or for lease. Therefore, when a dealer acquires for three an aircraft for the purpose of selling it to another, tax is medivac flights. imposed on the dealer sale, but not his purchase. Like- wise, when property is acquired for lease to another, the To Donate acquisition of the property is generally exempt from sales visit us at tax, while the lease payments are then subject. www.wings4humanity.org • Interstate Exemption. Certain states recognize that if an aircraft is used primarily in interstate commerce, it is not 1-888-477-8945 subject to either sales or use taxes. The scope of this ex- [email protected] emption generally turns on the level of interstate use, and the degree to which it resides in the state. Some states, such as California and Maryland, have defined testing periods after which the aircraft is deemed exempt- oth- ers do not. Strict compliance with state requirements is a must when using this exemption. • Corporate Transactions. In a number of states there are exemptions for bulk sales of property as part of the sale of an on-going trade or business, statutory mergers, div- idends to shareholders, tax-free contributions of property to partnerships or corporations, and other similar transactions. In some cases, it may be possible to structure transactions pursuant to these exemptions and thereby effectively limit the applicability of sales/use taxes. The sales and use tax law applicable to aircraft is exceed- ingly complex, and is often not uniformly clear. As the states’ tax appetites continue to grow, they appear to be increasingly aggressive, even in areas previously thought to be exempt from tax. Purchasers are therefore cautioned to carefully plan their transactions and be cognizant of potential risks. Most business aircraft are eligible for use tax exemption or reduction in some form in most, but not all, states. Through proper planning, structuring, and filing, you can avoid a surprise use tax bill and use those funds to keep your business aircraft in the skies. C

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Tucker, Eric grew up amidst modern day barnstormers. He attributes the origins of the car top landing stunt to mentor Jimmy Mynning, who introduced 12-year-old Eric to “the wacky side of flying.” Tucker remem- bers watching while Mynning popped out of the skylight of his Super Cub dressed up as an old woman, pretending that the plane was out of control while steering with his feet. “The ultimate goal wasn’t necessarily to teach me how to be a comedy act airshow pilot, but to use barnstorming as a metaphor for becoming a better stick-and-rudder pilot,” he says. “You have to figure out how to maneuver the airplane in three dimensional flight, and really understand how you can trade airspeed for altitude. It instills these really core skills that are totally lost among modern pilots.” “It’s an exploration of what it means to be an aviator, and another step in the lifelong pursuit of skill building.” anding a Piper J-3 Cub driving a fixed-pitch propeller, there’s not on top of a moving much to it: no starter, no electrical sys- Other exercises from Tucker’s aviation ed- ambulance may not tem, no battery, and no radio. The entire ucation include: soloing gliders at 14; soloing sound like an exercise aircraft weighs in at only 770 pounds— the family Pitts Special at 16; float planes; in flight safety. How- less than the record for deadlifting. aerobatic competition; formation aerobat- Lever, Eric Tucker insists that’s A lightweight plane is a give-in, when ics; flying straight down the length of the exactly what it is. “There’s no the objective is to land it on a car, but why runway with the wingtip of the Cub exactly 2 such thing as safe flying, just an ambulance? “Because I’m an opti- feet off the pavement; throwing rolls of toilet like there’s no such thing as mist,” Tucker jokes. “If I was a pessimist paper out the window and trying to cut them safely walking across the street,” I would have bought a hearse.” Seriously as they unfurl; and, wingman to an emer- says the 36 year-old father though, he attributes the choice of vehicle gency landing on the 101 Freeway in King of two, adding that his great to his wife, Jillian, who refused to take City. “There’s no substitute for experience,” grandfather was killed by a bus part in anything involving a Winnebago. he says. while doing exactly that. “The However, she could get on board with the Though his current gig as a corporate objective is to mitigate it down to ambulance, which has the curb appeal pilot in a Falcon 900LX for Solairus Avia- an acceptable level of safety.” of the vehicle used in Ghostbusters. In tion is “a more prescribed kind of flying,” preparation for the stunt, the roof is out- Tucker insists that barnstorming skills have equipped him to deal with anything he might Sunny yellow, with a classic black fitted with a landing pad: a steel rack and encounter in the air. “The biggest weakness lightning bolt and teddy bear logo, the wooden platform that Tucker designed within corporate aviation flight training is in Piper Cub almost looks like a toy airplane. himself. cultivating and maintaining stick and rudder Other than an air-cooled piston engine The son of airshow legend Sean D. flying skills,” he says. Indeed, the Air France

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and Air Malaysia catastrophes were both photos to illustrate an important point: ambulance. “The general consensus is: to set new records the result of stalls, the most basic kind of landing a plane in a tree doesn’t neces- it’s a really hard way to die or get serious- Certiﬁed E1000 aerodynamic upset. NBAA announced that sarily mean you’re going to die—but it ly injured, but it’s probably a pretty easy between 2001 and 2011, over 40% of fixed probably means you’ll need a rope. way to bang up an airplane.” Max Cruise: 325 KTAS wing GA fatal accidents occurred because For the car top landing stunt, which For Tucker, the ultimate goal of the car pilots lost control of their airplanes. will take place in the tree-free zone top landing stunt is not to cheat death. epicaircraft.com Tucker recalls an adage uttered by his of Salinas Airport, Tucker’s arsenal of It’s to stretch his capacity for mental fo- mentor, Bob Hoover: “You gotta fly the equipment is limited to a helmet, para- cus and precision flight in a high-work- airplane as far into the wreck as you can.” chute, and sunglasses. “A lot of pilots load environment. It’s an exploration Staying dedicated to controlling the air- take their glasses off for landing because of what it means to be an aviator, and plane during equipment malfunction will they don’t get enough visual acuity, due another step in the lifelong pursuit of almost always equate to survival, Tucker to them not being clear enough or light skill building. Ultimately, it’s a way to claims. He scrolls through the pictures enough to provide the sort of subtle maintain the kinesthetic feel for a flying on his phone to an image of a Piper Cub peripheral vision that you need,” Tucker machine that will help Tucker safely de- about 30 feet off of the ground, suspended notes. He prefers Method Seven SKY 18, a liver his Falcon 900 passengers to the far in the branches of a tree. He has an entire mid-spectrum lens that provides enough corners of the globe. C gallery of such pictures, prompted by a clarity to wear throughout all phases of

conversation with the owner of a back- flight. ALOE DRISCOLL is a freelance writer and mar- country airport. As Tucker surveyed the There’s little room for error when land- keting consultant for the optics manufacturer dense woods surrounding the airport, he ing a plane on top of a moving ambulance Method Seven. The M7 Sky product line has been researched and developed speciﬁcally for casually asked the owner: “What’s your - 8 inches to either side of the target to pilots and aviation. For more information about tree landing strategy?” The guy wordless- be exact. In a worst-case scenario, Tucker Method Seven, visit www.methodseven.com and follow @m7skyoptics on Instagram. ly turned the color of a contrail. Tucker imagines that he could get hit with a assembled a montage of tree landing gust of wind, and come off the side of the ARTICLE PHOTOS: GURU KHALSA

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Embraer 18Q3.indd 54-55 8/5/18 9:18 PM A SERIOUS STUNT This is having the speed and Air Malaysia catastrophes were both photos to illustrate an important point: ambulance. “The general consensus is: to set new records the result of stalls, the most basic kind of landing a plane in a tree doesn’t neces- it’s a really hard way to die or get serious- Certiﬁed E1000 aerodynamic upset. NBAA announced that sarily mean you’re going to die—but it ly injured, but it’s probably a pretty easy between 2001 and 2011, over 40% of fixed probably means you’ll need a rope. way to bang up an airplane.” Max Cruise: 325 KTAS wing GA fatal accidents occurred because For the car top landing stunt, which For Tucker, the ultimate goal of the car pilots lost control of their airplanes. will take place in the tree-free zone top landing stunt is not to cheat death. epicaircraft.com Tucker recalls an adage uttered by his of Salinas Airport, Tucker’s arsenal of It’s to stretch his capacity for mental fo- mentor, Bob Hoover: “You gotta fly the equipment is limited to a helmet, para- cus and precision flight in a high-work- airplane as far into the wreck as you can.” chute, and sunglasses. “A lot of pilots load environment. It’s an exploration Staying dedicated to controlling the air- take their glasses off for landing because of what it means to be an aviator, and plane during equipment malfunction will they don’t get enough visual acuity, due another step in the lifelong pursuit of almost always equate to survival, Tucker to them not being clear enough or light skill building. Ultimately, it’s a way to claims. He scrolls through the pictures enough to provide the sort of subtle maintain the kinesthetic feel for a flying on his phone to an image of a Piper Cub peripheral vision that you need,” Tucker machine that will help Tucker safely de- about 30 feet off of the ground, suspended notes. He prefers Method Seven SKY 18, a liver his Falcon 900 passengers to the far in the branches of a tree. He has an entire mid-spectrum lens that provides enough corners of the globe. C gallery of such pictures, prompted by a clarity to wear throughout all phases of conversation with the owner of a back- flight. ALOE DRISCOLL is a freelance writer and mar- country airport. As Tucker surveyed the There’s little room for error when land- keting consultant for the optics manufacturer dense woods surrounding the airport, he ing a plane on top of a moving ambulance Method Seven. The M7 Sky product line has been researched and developed speciﬁcally for casually asked the owner: “What’s your - 8 inches to either side of the target to pilots and aviation. For more information about tree landing strategy?” The guy wordless- be exact. In a worst-case scenario, Tucker Method Seven, visit www.methodseven.com and follow @m7skyoptics on Instagram. ly turned the color of a contrail. Tucker imagines that he could get hit with a assembled a montage of tree landing gust of wind, and come off the side of the ARTICLE PHOTOS: GURU KHALSA

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