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FAA
Addresses EAA's ADIZ Safety Concern
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February 13, 2003 - FAA issued a revised NOTAM
(3/1244) late Thursday exempting aircraft at non-towered airports from the
ATC communication requirement in the recently activated Washington D.C.
Metropolitan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). This action directly
addresses EAA's main concern over flight safety at such facilities, which was
aired at a meeting with FAA and Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
officials on Monday in Washington, D.C. At that meeting, EAA argued that
requiring aircraft in the traffic pattern at non-towered airports to remain in
two-way communications with Approach Control created a safety breach since those
aircraft are often not monitoring Unicom and CTAF, nor are they reporting their
position to others. This, EAA's Washington Office Director Doug Macnair said,
created "an inherently unsafe situation and increased the risk of mid-air
collision."
"We're pleased the FAA and TSA saw fit to make this change," said EAA
Vice President of Government Relations Earl Lawrence. "It was an unsafe
situation the way it was originally written. They did the right thing
today." EAA reminds pilots in the ADIZ to check with Flight Service before
take-off, and to exercise extreme caution while flying in or around the DC ADIZ.
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FAA Extends
the Washington, D.C. TFR and Special Flight Rules
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February 13, 2003 - In a Federal Register document
issued February 14 (FAA-2002-11580),
the FAA extended the special operating rules effecting general aviation in the
Washington, D.C. area due to “the potential threat posed by general aviation
aircraft...based on information provided by Federal security and intelligence
agencies...”. As previously reported, the special operating rules specifically
affect College Park, Potomac Airfield, and the Washington Executive/Hyde Field
(the DC-3 airports) and the ability of the general public to use them. EAA is
deeply concerned that this extension will have a very profound and detrimental
effect on the continued economic viability of these prime general aviation
airports. ... (read
more)
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Young
People, Families Can Explore Flight Through 2003 EAA Air Academy Residence
Sessions
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February 12, 2003 - Both young people and families
can explore the fascinating world of flight as the nation’s longest-running
aviation camp, the EAA Air Academy, presents a complete schedule of residence
programs during summer 2003. This year’s program schedule will begin on
June 21 and end on Sept. 1. The individual camps range from three to nine
days in length and are designed for youth ages 12-18 and adults ... (read
more)
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EAA
Seeks Safety and Operational Enhancements in the Washington ADIZ
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February 11, 2003 - EAA continues to raise concerns
over the impact of the newly activated Airspace Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)
in the Washington-Baltimore area, particularly in the areas of flight safety,
airspace access, and aviation-related businesses including flight training
operations.
EAA has been in constant contact with senior FAA
air traffic officials regarding inconsistent application of the new procedures,
which are dramatically affecting the ability of flight schools to operate. For
example, contrary to FAA headquarters policy, Baltimore Approach has been
prohibiting touch-and-goes at airports within the ADIZ. Baltimore Approach is
also requiring pilots to file and activate two separate flight plans for a
round-robin training flight out of and back into the ADIZ, adding hours to every
flight lesson. FAA headquarters is working with EAA to settle these and other
issues, and has clearly indicated that closed-pattern operations are permitted
at airports within the ADIZ. According to the FAA, pilots should also be able to
file round-robin flight plans for single flight ADIZ egress and ingress at all
but the Maryland-3 airports (Hyde Field, Potomac Airpark, and College Park) ... (read
more) | NAFI
Reacts to ADIZ
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EAA
Memorial Wall: Honoring Those Who Have Fallen
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February 11, 2003 - In most cases, someone special -
a family member, friend, or fellow EAA member - inspired our interest in
aviation. EAA's Memorial Wall provides an opportunity to personally honor our
fallen comrades with an everlasting tribute on the grounds of EAA.
The EAA Memorial Wall, located next to Fergus Chapel, includes the names of
nearly 1,000 individuals, each inducted at special, solemn ceremonies conducted
during AirVenture. This year's ceremony will be held on Sunday, August 3.
You can ensure your fallen loved one is honored at AirVenture 2003 by contacting
John Nieman at 920-426-6838. You can also
complete the online
application. Application deadline is March 31, 2003.
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ADIZ
In Effect in Baltimore-Washington D.C. Area Airspace
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February 9, 2003 -
EAA President Tom Poberezny and Washington Office
Director Doug Macnair took part in a teleconference Saturday with FAA
Administrator Marion Blakey and TSA Chief operating Officer Admiral Shkor and
their staffs to discuss airspace restrictions and special flight procedures for
general aviation flight operations into, out of, through, or within the National
Capital Region (NCR).
An Air
Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) is
now in effect in the airspace under 18,000 feet roughly based on the
existing outer ring of Class B airspace around Washington, D.C., and Baltimore,
Maryland. This action will affect
operations at many outlying airports in the area ... (read
more)
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Terrorist Threat Assessment Level At 'Orange' – Pilots Urged to Exercise Caution, Vigilance
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February 8, 2003 - The United States Government increased the terrorist threat level from “yellow,” or elevated, to “orange,” or high-risk on Friday, February 7, based on concerns over possible major terrorist attacks as early as next week. Pilots planning to fly anywhere in U.S. national airspace are strongly urged to seek out the latest information regarding airspace restrictions and avoid sensitive areas as outlined in NOTAM 2/5167. Pilots should also be extra vigilant in and around airports and report any suspicious activity or people to the TSA's national General Aviation Security hotline at 866/GA SECURE (866/427-3287).
There is considerable pressure within the federal government to increase security measures in the Washington, D.C., area or even expand the existing airspace restrictions. EAA is in contact today with Sr. TSA and FAA officials regarding new NOTAMs being developed that could create additional restrictions in the National Capital Region (NCR). EAA will post any new information here as soon as it becomes available.
Pilots in the Hagerstown/Thurmont, Maryland area are reminded that the restricted airspace surrounding the presidential retreat at Camp David (P-40) is in effect through 4 p.m. Sunday, February 9, per NOTAM
3/0938.
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EAA Aircraft Insurance Plan Improves
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February 7, 2003 - Responding to the ever-diversifying needs of its members, EAA announced a major enhancement to the EAA Aircraft Insurance Plan this week. Effective immediately, aircraft powered by most auto engine conversion packages and non-type certificated aircraft engines are insurable under the
plan ... (read
more)
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Timeless Voices Ready For
Takeoff
Let No Story Go Untold
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February 7, 2003 - It’s full steam ahead for the EAA AirVenture Museum’s Timeless Voices of Aviation program. First announced at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2002, Timeless Voices is capturing on videotape the personal recollections of the thousands of individuals who have contributed aviation’s development over its first 100
years ...(read more)
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First AB-DARs Nearing
Appointment in California
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February 7, 2003 - There’s encouraging news to report regarding the new Amateur-Built Designated Airworthiness Representative (AB-DAR) program created by FAA and EAA to provide volunteer field inspectors to help alleviate the bulky backlog of pending homebuilt aircraft inspections.
EAA received word recently from the Lakewood, California Manufacturing Inspection District Office (MIDO) that two candidates are now in the final review process for appointment to AB-DAR status. They are Allan Purdy, San Marcos, CA (EAA 401009), and Gary
Sobek, Santa Monica, CA (EAA 630958), who now await approval from the Manufacturing Inspection Office (MIO) Northwest Mountain Regional Headquarters in
Seattle ... (read more)
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Saying 'So Long' To A Close
Friend
Paul Poberezny Retires Paul I To Eagle
Hangar
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February 6, 2003 - Framed by a replica of his first
aircraft—a Waco primary glider—and one of his dear favorites—the P-51D
Mustang—EAA Founder and Chairman Paul Poberezny eloquently enshrined the noble
warbird, Paul 1, to the EAA AirVenture Museum at a special event February
5 at Museum’s Eagle Hangar ... (read
more)
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Ralph Charles, Nation’s Oldest
Pilot, Passes Away
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 February
5, 2003 - As an aviation enthusiast, Ralph
Charles was one of a kind. The country’s oldest pilot, Ralph, EAA 90150067,
passed away Sunday, February 2, at the age of 103 in Somerset, Ohio. Ralph’s
life spanned three different centuries and all of powered flight’s history. He
was born on November 22, 1899—more than four years before the Wright
brothers’ epic flight at Kitty Hawk—and by age 19 was working as a welder
with Orville Wright at Dayton Wright Field. During his life, Ralph saw Lincoln
Beachy fly at local fairs and flew the space shuttle simulator at the Johnson
Space Center in Houston, Texas ... (read
more)
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Powered Parachute
Standards First To Emerge From Light Sport Aircraft Cooperative Effort
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February 5, 2003 - Powered parachute manufacturers are leading the way in developing the first aircraft standards for the upcoming light-sport aircraft category, as an industry group has finalized requirements for the design and manufacturing of those aircraft under the Sport Pilot/Light-Sport Aircraft
initiative ... (read
more)
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EAA Issues First
Centennial Flight Package
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February 4, 2003 - Vernon G. Goff, EAA
556507, Omaha, Nebraska, is the first EAA member to receive the special EAA Homebuilt Centennial Package, recognizing completion of his GlaStar I during powered flight’s 100th year.
EAA shipped Vernon a centennial data plate and a certificate of accomplishment to signify his link to the legacy of the powered flight’s original homebuilders—the Wright brothers. Coincidentally, the retired pastor received his FAA special airworthiness certificate on December 17, 2002, powered flight’s 99th
anniversary ... (read more)
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Performance Numbers
Upgraded For 'New' Eclipse 500
Unnamed Replacement Engine To Deliver
Faster, Heavier, Thirstier and More Expensive Aircraft
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February 4, 2003 - Position holders in line to purchase Eclipse 500 jets, along with company investors, learned more about the newly configured aircraft during an InfoSession held Friday, January 31, at Eclipse headquarters in Albuquerque, New
Mexico ... (read
more)
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Shuttle Recovery Efforts
Continue
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February 3, 2003 - Recovery efforts in Texas
and Louisiana continue in the aftermath of Saturday’s tragic crash of
space shuttle Columbia. Active airspace restrictions are outlined in FAA
NOTAM
3/0866. Only relief aircraft operations under the direction of SEADS
(Southeast Air Defense Sector) are authorized at and below 3,000 feet
MSL in the area described in the NOTAM. Please check with FAA Flight
Service before commencing any flight operations in the recovery area.
EAA will provide updates as soon as they become available.
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South African EAAers
Will Fly-In To EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
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January 31, 2003 - To honor the 100th
anniversary of powered flight a group of South African EAAers is
planning to fly their airplanes to EAA AirVenture 2003. Homebuilder
Chalkie Stobbart is organizing SA2USA-2003, as the flight is called, and
he has prior experience, flying his 1941 Fairchild F24W-41A from
Johannesburg to Oshkosh with fellow EAAer Peter Hengst in 1992 ... (read
more)
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Washington, D.C. - Area
Pilots: Use Potomac Approach Control Beginning Saturday
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January 31, 2003 - The FAA announced Friday that effective 12:30 a.m. EST on February 1, the Potomac approach control will assume all ATC responsibilities from Washington approach control. All persons holding waivers or authorizations from the requirements of FDC NOTAMS 2/2263, 2/5128, or 2/5167 shall contact Potomac approach in lieu of Washington approach. Any telephone coordination requirements shall be directed to Potomac approach at 540-349-7597.
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U.S. Troops in
Afghanistan Say "Thanks" to EAA
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January 31, 2003 - EAA received a thank-you
package this week from the members of the U.S. Army National Guard
1042nd Medical Company, an air ambulance unit from Salem, Ore. There are
several EAA members who are part of that unit, which is currently
serving in Afghanistan and could be there for up to a year. To honor
their service, EAA shipped the unit a package that included a number of
EAA items ... (read
more)
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Airlines Offer Air Fare
Discounts to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2003 Visitors
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January 30, 2003 - Four airlines have
announced special air fare discounts for EAA members and others who plan
to attend EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2003, scheduled for July 29-August 4 at
Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Participating airlines include
American, Delta, Midwest Express, and Northwest. United Airlines will
not offer AirVenture discounts in 2003 ...(read
more)
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Sport Pilot Team
Advises:
Use the Ultralight Registration Programs to Get Started on Your Sport Pilot Rating
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January 30, 2003 - FAA’s sport pilot team attending the ASTM
International meetings in Florida on January 28-29 reminded the industry and community that the transition process for ultralight pilots and instructors will offer the simplest path for individuals wishing to become sport pilots or sport pilot instructors.
As proposed, ultralight pilots who are registered with EAA, AeroSports Connection (ASC), or the United States Ultralight Association (USUA) will be able to transition readily to sport pilot
status .. (read more)
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