FOR THE PILOTS OF OWNER-FLOWN, CABIN-CLASS AIRCRAFT FEBRUARY 2019 $3.95 US VOLUME 23 NUMBER 2 L-39 Albatros: Own and Fly a Fighter Jet Return to Service Checklist Crosswinds and Contamination Meet a Worldwide Ferry Pilot More Tech for Your Tow February 2019 TWIN & TURBINE • 1 B/E Aerospace Inc. 4/C Ad www.winner-aviation.com mail to: [email protected] 2 • TWIN & TURBINE February 2019 2 2019 Optimism FEBRUARY2019 • VOL. 23, NO. 2 by Rebecca Groom Jacobs Contents 3 Airmail 4 Return to Service Checklist by Dianne White 6 When the Rubber 6 Doesn’t Meet the Road by Joe Casey Jet Journal 10 L-39 Albatros: Own and Fly a Fighter Jet by Dan Greenwald 10 16 Cheap at Any Price by Kevin Ware 22 Five on the Fly Five Questions with Ferry Pilot 16 Guido Warnecke by Rebecca Groom Jacobs 24 Best Tugs: Advanced Towing by Rich Pickett From the Flight Deck 22 28 Gettin’ Hitched: Saying ‘I Do’ to DIY Aircraft Towing by Kevin Dingman En Route 30 Ice Shield Reduces Downtime with New Wing B/E Aerospace Inc. 24 Boot Application 4/C Ad AeroSearcher: A New Way to Search for Aviation Products www.winner-aviation.com On Final mail to: [email protected] 32 How to Train an Astronaut by David Miller Twin & Turbine (ISSN 1945-6514), USPS 24432 is published monthly by Village Press, Inc. with advertising offices located at 2779 EDITOR ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Aero Park Drive, Traverse City, Michigan Rebecca Groom Jacobs John Shoemaker 49686. 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I have attended a number Ed Bolen brought up the unfortunate timing for NBAA’s 2008 of these luncheons over the past few years and find it to be convention, which occurred the same week the stock market a fantastic networking and learning event – as well as a nice sank to its lowest levels in recent history. When the discussion reminder of the comradery that exists among this great city, shifted to the current economy and market, however, Bolen’s aptly dubbed the “Air Capital of the World.” outlook for the future was bright. Typically the luncheons feature a guest speaker as a part of “I sense that 2018 is going to finish as a strong year for a the program, often having traveled a far distance to take the lot of companies. Flight hours are up while the level of used floor and speak to his or her aviation specialty or business. aircraft inventory is down,” said Bolen. “There is enthusiasm During December’s luncheon, there was not only one, but five that 2019 may well be better.” esteemed guests featured during WAC’s “ON-AIR Summit.” The other four panelists echoed this positive sentiment This annual panel-style event is held to gain insight directly pointing to a much-improved economy, tax incentives from from industry leaders regarding aviation’s most pressing bonus depreciation, ADS-B sales (which often leads to addi- news and issues. tional technology sales), and increased aircraft values across We heard from the heads of some of aviation's most both piston and turbine products. prominent organizations: Jack Pelton, president and CEO of “We see people investing a lot of money in legacy airplanes EAA; Ed Bolen, president and CEO of the National Business – certainly from an avionics standpoint, but also paint and Aviation Association (NBAA); Pete Bunce, president and CEO interior,” said Haines. “The shops are all backed up, and aircraft of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA); values have gone up significantly over the past year.” Tom Haines, senior vice president, media and outreach of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA); and This is fantastic news for aviation companies and aircraft Paula Derks, president of the Aircraft Electronics Associa- owners alike. A positive trend that I think is reflected in the re- tion (AEA). The session was moderated by Aviation Week’s cent uptick in attendance at trade shows like EAA AirVenture, Molly McMillin and covered a wide array of topics including which boasted record-breaking attendance in 2018. market stability, the ADS-B mandate, product certification, ADS-B was another hot topic as the countdown for what’s next on Capitol Hill, and outlook opinions on the future compliance officially transitioned from years to months. of aerospace. AEA President, Paula Derks, referenced the FAA’s estimate of The group first reflected on the challenges seen in the de- 161,000 total GA aircraft in need of ADS-B equipment. At the cade following the Great Recession. EAA President Jack Pelton, time of the luncheon, it was estimated 100,000 of those aircraft who was the CEO of Cessna in 2008, jokingly admitted to remained unequipped. She believes it is highly unlikely each one will meet the deadline of December 31, 2019. “We can understand owners’ hesitation, but the FAA has continually made it clear this mandate will not be extended,” said Derks. “The difference between the ADS-B mandate and past mandates is this is a modernization of our nation’s airspace system – everyone is involved…and the ones who are equipped, are already seeing the benefits in traffic and weather.” The above is just a small taste of the panel’s compelling hour-long dialogue, but I ultimately walked away encouraged. Fortunately, the event was recorded, and I recommend all aviators, owners and aviation professionals watch and listen to the discussion in its entirety. The video can be found online PHOTO COURTESY OF VISUAL MEDIA GROUP at www.wichitaaeroclub.com. 2 • TWIN & TURBINE February 2019 Airmail In Response to Kevin Ware’s “A Medical Look at Hypoxia” (December) I enjoy your articles in Twin & Turbine and had a question regarding your most recent. After flying a Baron 58 for 22 years, I recently acquired a JetProp and enjoy it immensely. My aircraft is equipped with an emergency O2 bottle right behind the co-pilot seat. As you pointed out, supplemental oxygen via cannula can be a great help. My question is, do you have any specific recommendations for an oxygen system that I can place behind my seat and provide a decent flow via nasal cannula that is easily portable and easy to refill? It would be my preference Jet Shades to leave the emergency system intact and fully charged. I still 4/C Ad have the oxygen saver and mustache cannula with flowmeter that I used with the Baron. The systems I looked at online seemed quite bulky and quite costly for what they provided. www.winner-aviation.com What’s your best advice? Thanks. mail to: [email protected] Stuart Bloom Kevin Ware Reply: Congratulations on the JetProp purchase. I would buy something like the nine-cubic-foot Sky Ox tank from the likes of Sporty’s. It will give you more than 10 hours at the low flow you will need and weighs only 7 pounds.