January 2013 Giles Henderson 2012 IAC Hall of Fame Inductee The All-New 2013 Escape The Smarter Way to Get There The 2013 Escape with available EcoBoost® engines employ turbocharging and direct injection technologies to deliver exceptional fuel economy and performance. A class-exclusive, hands-free automatic liftgate, available on SEL and Titanium models, utilizes motion-sensing technology to make loading cargo simple. Plus, you’ll have plenty of room for that cargo – up to 67.8 cu. ft. You’ll be connecting, navigating and maneuvering with the utmost ease and confidence thanks to some of the most advanced features on the planet. 2013 Escape – sleek, smart and more fun than ever. The Privilege of Partnership EAA members are eligible for special pricing on Ford Motor Company vehicles through Ford’s Partner Recognition Program. To learn more on this exclusive opportunity for EAA members to save on a new Ford vehicle, please visit www.eaa.org/ford. EEA_Divisional_Jan_Escape_Ad.indd 1 11/8/12 12:22 PM OFFICIAL MAGAZINE of the INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB OFFICIAL MAGAZINE of the INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB OFFICIAL MAGAZINE of the INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB Vol. 42 No. 1 January 2013 A PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB CONTENTSOFFICIAL MAGAZINE of the INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB We did a lot of strange things to get airplanes to run upside down . –Giles Henderson The All-New 2013 Escape FEATURES 4 2012 Hall of Fame Inductee Giles Henderson The Smarter Way to by Reggie Paulk Get There 11 The 2012 Nationals The 2013 Escape with available by Lukas von Atzigen EcoBoost® engines employ turbocharging and direct injection 18 The IAC’s New Web Presence by Wayne Roberts technologies to deliver exceptional fuel economy and performance. A 22 An Aerobatic Pilot’s class-exclusive, hands-free automatic Perfect Summer liftgate, available on SEL and Titanium by Hella Comat models, utilizes motion-sensing 28 2011 IAC Non-Flying Awards technology to make loading cargo by Lorrie Penner simple. Plus, you’ll have plenty of room for that cargo – up to 67.8 cu. ft. You’ll be connecting, navigating and maneuvering with the utmost ease and confidence thanks to some of the most advanced features on the planet. COLUMNS 2013 Escape – sleek, smart and more 32 / Meet a Member fun than ever. THE COVER The Privilege of DEPARTMENTS Our cover’s background is Partnership a popular photo of Giles 02 / Letter From the Editor Henderson’s plane that was EAA members are eligible for special used in many IAC promotional pricing on Ford Motor Company 03 / News Briefs pieces. See article on page 4 vehicles through Ford’s Partner for an in depth look at IAC’s Recognition Program. To learn more 31 / FlyMart & Classifieds most recent Hall of Fame inductee. on this exclusive opportunity for EAA members to save on a new Ford vehicle, please visit www.eaa.org/ford. EEA_Divisional_Jan_Escape_Ad.indd 1 11/8/12 12:22 PM OFFICIAL MAGAZINE of the INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB REGGIE PAULK COMMENTARY / EDITOR’S LOG OFFICIAL MAGAZINE of the INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB PUBLISHER: Doug Sowder IAC MANAGER: Trish Deimer-Steineke EDITOR: Reggie Paulk OFFICIAL MAGAZINE of the INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLICATIONS: J. Mac McClellan SENIOR ART DIRECTOR: Olivia P. Trabbold Congratulations Giles CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS: Future of IAC holds opportunities Lukas von Atzigen Reggie Paulk Hella Comat Lorrie Penner Gary DeBaunOFFICIAL MAGAZINE of the INTERNATIONALWayne RobertsAEROBATIC CLUB IF YOU’RE READING THIS, THEN son is one of those individuals. IAC CORRESPONDENCE we’ve all survived the end of the Ma- I am always a little taken aback by International Aerobatic Club, P.O. Box 3086 yan calendar that was to bring the the depth of education and experi- Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086 Tel: 920.426.6574 • Fax: 920.426.6579 apocalypse. I read that some parts ence our inductees have amassed E-mail: [email protected] of the world had a run on candles— over their years in the industry and whatever that means! Welcome to Giles is no exception. After following ADVERTISING 2013, and the beginning of a great his many aviation pursuits over the Jonathan Berger [email protected] year in the sport of aerobatics. years, I was surprised to learn that Katrina Bradshaw [email protected] Sue Anderson [email protected] he has a PhD in mechanical physics, and spent the majority of his time MAILING: Change of address, lost or damaged pursuing the intricacies of particles magazines, back issues. 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I had the honor of All rights reserved. website release. participating as part of what we The International Aerobatic Club, Inc. is a division of EAA and of the dubbed the “WEB team,” and was NAA. again impressed with the level of technical expertise some of our A STATEMENT OF POLICY The International Aerobatic Club, Inc. cannot assume responsibility for the accuracy of the material This year will see the Unlimited members demonstrated in order to presented by the authors of the articles in the magazine. The pages World Aerobatic Championship on bring this project to fruition. Mr. of Sport Aerobatics are offered as a clearing house of information U.S. soil at the same place we hold Roberts proved to be an excellent and a forum for the exchange of opinions and ideas. The individual reader must evaluate this material for himself and use it as he sees Nationals. I look forward to following team leader and kept us on task fit. 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CPC 40612608 2 Sport Aerobatics January 2013 Please submit news, comments, articles, or suggestions to: [email protected] NEWS BRIEFS Modification to aerobatic practice Keeping up with changes Big News on Aerobatic Practice work with our friends at the FAA in the Area Guidance! coming days to craft revised guidance December 12, 2012 - Today, at the In- documents, and to train both waiver ap- ternational Council of Air Shows ICAS) plicants and FAA personnel relative to annual convention, Federal Aviation Ad- these upcoming changes. ministration (FAA) National Aviation Dr. W. B. Finagin Events Specialist (NAES), Susan Gard- National Representative ner, announced upcoming changes to IAC Government Relations Committee FAA regulatory policy and guidance. Among those changes are much an- ticipated and, long sought by the IAC, Agenda Packets Posted significant modifications to aerobatic December 10, 2012 - The agenda practice area (APA) guidance found in packets from the latest IAC Board of Di- FAA Order 8900.1,Volume 3, Chapter 5. rectors meetings have been posted in With the issuance of new, revised the Members Only area of the website. FAA guidance, expected in early 2013, Look for them toward the bottom of the we may anticipate the following: homepage in the Leadership section. 1. Elimination of the 500’ APA floor restriction encountered during 2012. (Effective immediately and revised waiv- ers are presently being issued to affected waiver applicants.) 2. APA waiver maximum term ex- tended to three (3) years.