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EAA Casts Wary Eye on Clinton Administration
Proposal for new Air Traffic OrganizationEAA, The Leader in Recreational Aviation, is taking a cautious approach to the Clinton Administration's announcement of a separate air traffic control organization designed to ease congestion at major airports throughout the country. The White House announced the measure on Thursday, Dec. 7. EAA is suspicious of the plan for a number of reasons, including the suggestion of user fees implementation for air traffic control services and indifference to the core problems of airspace management and runway availability. "There is a real need to update the air traffic system for the safety and convenience of air travelers, whether they fly on the airlines or in their own aircraft," EAA President Tom Poberezny said. "We have some questions whether this approach will significantly deal with the situation. We also have a real concern about the attempt to include user fees for air traffic services in this measure - something specifically prohibited by Congress for much of the past decade." Under the measure, general aviation aircraft would continue to pay into the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Fund through a fuel tax, while airline and cargo flights would pay for air traffic services used. Airline passengers would no longer pay for airport improvements through a surcharge on their individual tickets. The fees for air traffic control services, however, would be passed along to consumers through ticket prices. Under the Aviation Investment and Reform Act (AIR-21) passed in Congress last year, air traffic services would not be subject to user fees, with funding coming from the general transportation budget. In his announcement, however, President Clinton directed the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and FAA to review the potential in establishing "airport congestion pricing and other market mechanisms." "Congress correctly recognized in AIR-21 that the air traffic control system is a vital part of the nation's total transportation system, which should be funded through general revenues as part of that complete system," said Earl Lawrence, EAA Vice President of Government Affairs. "While general aviation would still pay for airport improvements through a fuel tax, it's a very short leap to instituting user fees on all aircraft - which would cause irreparable harm to the general aviation industry." EAA maintains that many pilots would curtail their flying hours because of the expense involved with air traffic user fees. Fewer flying hours could also bring a lower level of proficiency for those pilots who do fly, eroding safety in an opposite effect of what the measure attempted to achieve. "Unfortunately, with the uncertainly surrounding the Presidency and a new Congress, this proposal seems to be making a last-ditch attempt to establish a policy that has been consistently rejected by Congress and the aviation community," Lawrence said. EAA, The Leader in Recreational Aviation, is an international association with 170,000 members and more than 975 local Chapters. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA (1-800-564-6322) or explore EAA's World Wide Web site www.eaa.org
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EAA Sportair Workshops Expand in 2001 to More
Than 40 Sessions Nationwide EAA, The Leader in Recreational Aviation, has expanded its schedule of SportAir Workshops to more than 40 sessions throughout the country in 2001. The EAA SportAir Workshops, developed by recognized aviation authority Ron Alexander, feature instruction and guidance in skills needed to build or restore aircraft. In 2000, more than 1,000 people took part in the EAA SportAir Workshop series. Popular with EAA members and aviation enthusiasts, the workshops are one-, two- and three-day sessions filled with hands-on teaching and experience. Programs include topics such as introduction to aircraft building, fabric covering, sheet metal construction, composite construction, TIG or gas welding, and electrical wiring, as well as kit-specific sessions for the most popular homebuilt models. "The EAA SportAir Workshops are a marvelous addition to EAA's programs and activities that open doors to aviation," said Bob Warner, EAA Executive Vice President. "Those who are looking to build or restore an airplane tell us that their biggest needs are knowledge of how to do things right and confidence to complete a safe aircraft that will bring them enjoyment for years to come. The SportAir Workshops provide those skills and experience." Alexander developed the SportAir Workshops in 1993. He affiliated with EAA in early 2000 and continues a leadership role as Director of EAA SportAir Workshops, overseeing course development as well as instructor selection and training. General SportAir Workshop sessions will cover sheet metal, composite construction, welding, engine installation, fabric covering, painting, electrical systems and more. There are also workshops exclusively devoted to TIG welding, presented in conjunction with Lincoln Electric. In addition, kit-specific sessions for builders of popular homebuilt aircraft such as the RV series, Lancairs and Velocity are also scheduled. "EAA's involvement with this workshop series has allowed it to expand greatly this year, meeting the needs of builders throughout the country," Alexander said. "These sessions will benefit everyone who wants to build or restore aircraft. EAA offers strong ongoing support to follow-up and enhance the skills learned at the workshops." For more information or to register for any EAA SportAir Workshop, call 800-967-5746 or visit the SportAir web site www.sportair.com EAA, the leader in recreational aviation, is an international association with 170,000 members and more than 975 local Chapters. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA (1-800-564-6322) or explore EAA's World Wide Web site www.eaa.org EAA SPORT WORKSHOP SCHEDULE 2001 (schedule subject to change without notice)
Engine Installation, Fabric Covering, Intro to Aircraft Building, Sheet Metal Forming, What's Involved in Kitbuilding?
Electrical Systems, Engine Installation, Fabric Covering, Gas Welding, Intro to Aircraft Building, What's Involved in Kitbuilding?
Electrical Systems, Fabric Covering, Intro to Aircraft Construction, Gas Welding, What's Involved in Kitbuilding?
Fabric Covering, Intro to Aircraft Construction, Gas Welding, What's Involved in Kitbuilding?
Fabric Covering
Electrical Systems, Engine Installation, Fabric Covering, Intro to Aircraft Construction, What's Involved in Kitbuilding?
Electrical Systems, Fabric Covering, Finish and Spraying, Intro to Aircraft Construction, Sheet Metal Forming, What's Involved in Kitbuilding?
Electrical Systems, Engine Installation, Fabric Covering, Intro to Aircraft Construction, Gas Welding, What's Involved in Kitbuilding?
Fabric Covering, Intro to Aircraft Construction, What's Involved in Kitbuilding ?
Fabric Covering, Intro to Aircraft Construction, What's Involved in Kitbuilding?
Electrical Systems, Engine Installation, Fabric Covering, Gas Welding, Intro to Aircraft Construction, What's Involved in Kitbuilding?
Fabric Covering
Electrical Systems, Fabric Covering, Gas Welding, Intro to Aircraft Construction, What's Involved in Kitbuilding?
Fabric Covering
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Fw :Aerobatics Promotions
Aerial aerobatics is a sport that is little understood. In order to promote this sport, PRO-WING International has been making serious efforts and has been producing videos that appeal to a very wide audience, showing the man/woman in the machine, giving a refreshing new insight in the world of toplevel aerobatics pilots. With "THE MASTERS OF THE SKY", PRO-WING brings the reality of toplevel aerobatics into the spectators home. PRO-WING caught some of the finest pilots in action, and puts the spectator on the edge of the seat, or should we say ín the pilots' seat ? Being an aviation video specialist for more than 10 years, PRO-WING is able to bring out the most dramatic cockpit views ever seen... Multiple aerobatic champions and SUKHOI-aces Nikolay Timofeev and Svetlana Kapanina, the legendary Hungarian Aerotriga-Malèv Formation team, the biggest military aerobatic jet-formation in the world, the 10-ship Frecce Tricolori of the Italian Airforce and many other thrilling productions are international promotors of aerobatics. All informations about this films and how to order them, can be found on www.pro-wing.com If you are looking for the best aerobatics instruction, contact PRO-WING to book your aerobatics training camps with multiple Worldchampion Nikolay Timofeev in the USA : his innovative personal training methods will turn you into an aerobatics ace or simply into a safer pilot ! Email : info@pro-wing.com, Tel & fax : +32(O)11 43 26 29 PRO-WING : fly with the eagle or scratch with the chickens !
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Master CFI Program Expands TO Include New 'Master CFI-Aerobatics' recognition The "Master CFI" program, created by the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) to recognize the nation's top aviation teachers, is expanding to include the best instructors within aerobatic flight training. Developed in cooperation with the International Aerobatic Club (IAC), the NAFI Master CFI-Aerobatics designation will be awarded to aerobatic flight instructors who meet established criteria that enhance safety and promote training in aerobatics. The two-year Master Instructor status is earned and renewed through a rigorous process of continuing education, professional development and involvement in the aviation community. The program allows flight instructors to enhance their abilities as both pilots and educators. "Aerobatic flight presents heightened demands on both students and
instructor pilots," said Sean Elliott, NAFI Executive Director. "Those
teachers who provide quality instruction and strive to be the most professional
at their endeavors deserve recognition of their outstanding efforts.
That's the reason the Master CFI-Aerobatics designation was created." "The Master CFI-Aerobatics is only awarded through meeting rigorous requirements," said Doug McConnell, President of IAC. "There are aerobatic instructors who represent the best within this demanding profession. Those instructors can receive the recognition they truly deserve through this program. We are very pleased that NAFI and IAC have worked together to develop this program, which will enhance proficiency and safety throughout aerobatic training." Activities that may be eligible for consideration for the Master CFI-Aerobatics designation include:
More information can be obtained through NAFI Headquarters at 920-426-6801 or through NAFI's World Wide Web site www.nafinet.org NAFI was founded in 1967 and is dedicated to raising and maintaining the professional standing of flight instructors throughout the nation, as well as providing a safe and effective learning situation for students. In addition, NAFI initiates education and support programs through the aviation industry. The organization affiliated with EAA in May 1995. IAC is a Division of EAA and the National Aeronautics Association (NAA), serving members with aerobatic interests around the world. IAC is the sole sanctioning authority for aerobatic competition within the United States. It is also the principal aviation organization promoting and encouraging the development of sport aerobatics, providing aerobatic education and information services to its global membership.
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TechniFlite to Use FlightViz™ for Flight Simulator Debrief
TechniFlite, based in Englewood, Colorado, will initially use FlightViz with their newest full-flight simulator, which they recently acquired from Japan Air Lines. As a Part 142 training center, Techniflite offers initial and recurrent training on the King Air 90, 100 and 200 series aircraft. Built to Level C standards, this new simulator enables Techniflite to offer the highest quality training currently available - training that exceeds pilot training requirements for corporate and air-charter flight departments and meets the high standards set by the airline industry. According to Russ Hoffman, director of marketing for TechniFlite, "This combination of high-end simulator technology and the sophistication of FlightViz as a visual debrief tool allows us to provide our customers with the most technically advanced training possible. More importantly, the safety of crews, passengers and aircraft will be greatly enhanced." Anticipating the success of their King Air training program, TechniFlite is already planning to add FlightViz to their Beech 1900 training program in the near future. Steve Lakowske, president and CEO of SimAuthor, Inc., said, "TechniFlite is on the forefront of the movement to improve training effectiveness through data visualization, and we are pleased that they chose FlightViz as their visualization tool. The ability to immediately review a flight in three dimensions greatly increases the levels of instructor communication and trainee comprehension, key components of a successful training program." Since 1989, TechniFlite of America has provided personalized business jet pilot training to individuals and corporate customers across the country. TechniFlite has also provided pilot training for international pilots transitioning into the airline operating environment. In 1998, the company brought its Raytheon Beechcraft BE1900 Airliner pilot training program to the Regional Airline market. Currently, their primary customers are Continental Express and Great Lakes Aviation, operating as United Express. TechniFlite is also the first company in the aviation industry to offer FAA-qualified, fully mobile, full-flight simulator training facilities to its customers. FlightViz is a high fidelity, real-time, flight-data-visualization system that enables non-programmers to quickly and easily visualize and analyze aircraft, simulator, or telemetry data. FlightViz creates fully interactive 3D visualizations of this data through a graphical "point-and-click" interface. The system models the aircraft, runways, terrain and multi-functional instruments. It also provides numerous data display formats so that analysts, managers, pilots and students can examine a flight from a variety of perspectives. Typical applications include simulator/training brief and debrief, classroom training, airport familiarization, and Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA). FlightViz users in the international aviation market include many major international, domestic, and regional airlines, as well as the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Army and several U.S. and international government agencies. For more information about SimAuthor, Inc. and FlightViz, visit the Web site at www.simauthor.com. To learn more about TechniFlite's simulator training programs, go to www.techniflite.com.
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TechniFlite
of America, a leading flight training company offering customized training
solutions to its customers, has implemented FlightViz data visualization
software as a main component of its simulator training debrief process.
FlightViz, developed by Boulder, Colorado-based SimAuthor, Inc., allows
pilots to instantly view any portion of a simulator flight training
session in a graphical, three-dimensional, fully interactive, desktop
PC environment. Using data taken directly from the simulator, visualizations
can include 3D scenes, instruments, digital navigation charts and digitally
synchronized cockpit video and audio. Essentially replacing traditional
chalkboard- and paper-based debriefing sessions, this fully interactive,
visual system enables instructors to easily detect and focus on critical
training needs, as well as objectively review and evaluate performance.
Instructors and crews can access any portion of their training session
instantly, and instructors can mark specific incidents for review, which
can significantly speed and enhance the debriefing process.
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OTHER ARTICLES OF ASI JANUARY 2001 ISSUE
From The Secretary General's Desk | Air Waves | | News In Brief | Letters To The Editor | World Records | | EAA Honours Nine by Inducting them into their Halls of Fame | | Across 7 Countries in 70 Hours | | The Pacific Adventure | | Gyps Africanus | |