2013: The Year of General Aviation

General Aviation Council of Hawaii
Spring Quarter 2013
2013: The Year of General Aviation
A lot of events happened during
the past three months since our
last newsletter. The biggest news
is Governor Abercrombie declared
2013 the ―Year of General Aviation.‖ The presentation was made
to members of GACH at the Oahu
DOTA meeting on March 14, 2013
by Ford Fuchigami, Deputy Director DOT. It is the hopes of the
GACH Board of Directors that the
Governor‘s Proclamation would
help keep general aviation to the
forefront of policy and decision
makers in Hawaii and the FAA.
The news of the proclamation was
reported nationally through AOPA,
Alliance for Aviation Across America and the General Aviation News.
In regards to the recent DOTA
meetings across the State at various airports, we have included the
official DOTA minutes from these
meetings in this newsletter and on
our
GACH
web
site
www.gach.us.com.
Having attended only the Oahu meeting, the
official DOTA minutes do not capture the ―lively‖ discussions that
occurred during the meeting on
Oahu (I can imagine the other airport meetings were as contentious). Several themes were presented during the Oahu DOTA
meeting which included the need
to be fully open when processing
permits for building new owner
facilities, explain the building permit process, and the need to stop
the ―brother-in-law‖ deals that use
to permeate the airports. I fully
support Acting Oahu Airport Manager / Deputy Airports Division
Chief Roy Sakata‘ efforts to clearly
layout and enforce the rules, laws
and requirements of the airport
operations. If everyone believes
that everyone gets an level playing
field and all the rules are clear to
all at all airports that aviation
businesses and people will flourish. I also fully support Deputy
Director Ford Fuchigami‘s statement that he will make clear the
building permit process so that
everyone knows what is expected.
Emotions ran high during the
meeting but people need to remember civility. I can understand
people having different opinions
and wanting to support their busi-
Rob Moore
GACH President
PO Box 75623
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 223-9991
info@gach.us.com
Inside this issue:
PROCOLMATION
3
BILL FIFLES
4
SWAMP GHOST B-17E
5
SAFETY
6
AOPA
10
FORUM / EVENTS
11
CERTIFICATE/SOLOS
13
NWS / NOAA
16
BUSINESS CONTACTS
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2013: The Year of General Aviation by Rob Moore (Continued)
business but I have a hard time listening to
some people at the meeting justifying that it is
okay to keep weapons and a goat at a business
on an airport.
It is great to see all the new solos and certificates in our newsletter. It shows that aviation
is still alive and growing in Hawaii. GACH invites all flight schools and CFIs to send us their
accomplishments so we may post in our newsletter and recognize these great events. Please
send your good news to our editor, Toni Russ.
Also if anyone would like to write an article for
the GACH Newsletter, please also send it to
Toni. We like to hear aviation stories, news,
events and opinions and post them in our
newsletter. GACH also wants to be able to
centrally post all upcoming aviation events. So
if your organization is planning an event, let us
know so that we can post on the web site, FaceBook, newsletter and maybe, if appropriate,
through our email alerting system.
Several GACH Board members met with FAA
and State officials to discuss how federal and
state monies flow to support various airport
projects throughout the State. It was great to
see the State release money to support runway
and terminal expansions at several locations
around Hawaii but GACH is concerned that
general aviation may not being fully considered when establishing priorities for fiscal distribution. We are still working on getting an
ILS for Kalaeloa Airport and a weather/radio
station for Kalaupapa area. We also spent time
with FAA officials pointing out airport signage
and marking issues at Kalaeloa which now has
a deadline of 30 days to get fixed or a plan in
place to fix the problems. If your airport has
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any signage or operational issues, let GACH
know so that we can get the information to the
correct parties to mitigate the problem.
Be sure to read completely Bruce Mayes article
on safety. Bruce maintains a sound perspective on how to be safe in aviation. Thank you
Bruce for another great article.
The Dillingham Fly In was fun and gave everyone opportunity to have some great food and
talk aviation.
Our next event will be April 27 at Hana
Hope all can make it.
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Bill Fifles: 2013 National General Aviation Award Winner
March 7, 2013 - The General Aviation Awards program has named its 2013 national award recipients: Bill Fifles of Honolulu, Hawaii,
Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year; Bruce Lundquist of Willis, Michigan, Avionics Technician of the Year; Dean Eichholz of
Soldotna, Alaska, Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year; and Mark Madden of Anchorage, Alaska, FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam)
Representative of the Year.
This is the 50th year for the awards that recognize select aviation professionals for their contributions to flight instruction, aviation
maintenance, avionics, and safety. They will be honored at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013.
Bill Fifles is an A&P/IA, private pilot, and Hawaii DOT airport vehicle
safety inspector for ramp vehicles and equipment. Fifles began his career
as an aviation mechanic in 1997 with the Genavco Corporation maintaining
a DC-3, Super DC-3, and DC-3S. He also worked at Moloka'i Air Shuttle
maintaining three Piper Aztecs, two Piper Chieftains, and a Cessna 402
under FAR 135.
After a brief stint with United Airlines in San Francisco, Fifles returned to
Hawaii in 2001 to become director of maintenance for Kamaka Air. In 2003
he led the Kamaka maintenance team, numerous volunteers, and students
from Honolulu Community College's aviation trade school in restoring the
Kamaka DC-3S (N9796N).
Along with providing maintenance and restoration work on diverse aircraft
like a DC-8-73, Grumman G-111 Albatross, Boeing 727, and B747-100, in
2009 Fifles was charged with overseeing the reassembly and subsequent
maintenance of a restored 1929 Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker.
Bill Fifles
He has also worked with production companies on TV's Lost and The Amazing Race programs as well as movies Pearl Harbor, Outbreak, Along Came Polly, and The Rundown.
Fifles represents the Honolulu FSDO area as well as the FAA's Western Pacific Region. He is currently rebuilding a 1966 Citabria.
For Article in it’s entirety: http://www.airventure.org/news/2013/130307_National-General-Aviation-Award-Winners-Named.html
The GA Awards program is a cooperative effort between the FAA and more than a dozen industry partners. The selection process
begins each September at the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) level before moving up to the Regional FAA Office level. The
national award winners are chosen from the pool of winners selected by the regions. Panels of volunteer judges comprised of previous national winners in each of the categories make the final selections.
FAA Administrator Michael Huerta will present plaques to the national winners at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013. Recipients receive
an all-expenses-paid trip to Oshkosh to attend the awards presentation and other special GA Awards activities.
We Need YOUR
Support & Participation
Aloha from the
GACH
Board of Directors
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Pacific Aviation Museum: “Swamp Ghost” Boeing B-17E
Legendary Boeing B-17E Flying
Fortress a.k.a. “Swamp Ghost”
arrived April 10, 2013 at Pacific
Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor,
Honolulu, HI.
One of the most talked about artifacts
of American aviation history--the
Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress bomber
#41-2446 ―Swamp Ghost‖—arrived at
Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor
Wednesday, April 10, 2013. The Matson shipment trucks began arriving at
9am. Matson shipped the aircraft, in
pieces, from California to the Museum. The remarkable story of this
WWII aircraft has been featured in numerous media, including National Geographic, New York Times, Washington Post, L.A.
Daily News, and Smithsonian magazine. B-17E 41-2446 was one of the bombers in the Kangaroo Squadron stationed in Townsville, Australia. It was to have been one of the B-17s in the flight that made it to Hickam Army Air Field during the
December 7, 1941 attack. It was delayed due to engine problems but flew to Hickam on December 17 and then leapfrogged its
way to Townsville, Australia. On the night of February 22, 1942, five B-17s took off from Townsville with the mission of attacking ships at Rabaul, a harbor of Japanese-held New Britain. The mission was the first American heavy bomber offensive raid of
World War II. Unfortunately, this B-17 never made it back. Having sustained damage from enemy fire causing the aircraft to
run out of fuel, it crash-landed in the remote primitive Agaiambo swamp on the north coast of Papua New Guinea. Over the
next several days, the nine-member crew battled malaria, fatigue, and heat exhaustion, while they hacked their way through
razor-sharp swamp grass to safety. Amazingly, all nine men made it back to the base alive. Having crash-landed in one of the
most remote locations on Earth, the aircraft virtually ―disappeared‖ and slipped into an oblivion that lasted almost three decades, until Australian soldiers on routine maneuvers spotted the aircraft in 1972, still partially submerged in the swamp and
nicknamed it Swamp Ghost. To the soldiers‘ amazement, it was found to be in remarkable condition and fully intact; the machine guns were in place, fully loaded and, in the cabin, there was a thermos with what used to be coffee. It soon became obvious that this plane would become the best-preserved example of a combat B-17 in existence. The amazing story of this aircraft
doesn‘t end there. Over the next 30 years, David C. Tallichet and the Swamp Ghost Salvage Team attempted to recover the
bomber. The government of Papua New Guinea became involved, which further stopped the process. Finally, after years of
negotiations, it was cleared to return to the United States in 2010. In 2011, Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor began negotiations to receive the aircraft. ―We are absolutely thrilled that this national treasure will call Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl
Harbor home,‖ said Kenneth DeHoff, Museum Executive Director. ―The B-17E ‗Swamp Ghost‘ will be one of the crown jewels in
our aircraft collection. While we restore these aircraft to static display standards of aviation museums globally, this one will
take us several years to raise the funds to do so. We expect it to cost $5 million dollars,‖ said Mr. DeHoff. When funds are received and restoration is complete, the B-17E Flying Fortress will join other aircraft in Hangar 79, telling the rest of the story of
the war in the Pacific. Ultimately, it is planned to be on display in an exhibit resembling the Papua New Guinea swamp in
which it was found, the perfect backdrop for this historic artifact. Donors are invited to purchase a brick for a loved one or
WWII pilot, in the garden setting of the exhibit, and help restore the aircraft. The Museum invites donations of historic aircraft
and aviation memorabilia. Donated artifacts are professionally cared for and enjoyed by millions of visitors from all over the
world. The Museum also invites monetary donations for its restoration and education programs, as it is a nonprofit, private
Museum, which depends on members and donors.
To support the Museum
Call 808-441-1006 or Donate online: www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.
Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Its mission is to develop and
maintain an internationally recognized aviation museum on historic Ford Island that educates young and
old alike, honors aviators and their support personnel who defended freedom in the Pacific Region, and to
preserve Pacific aviation history.
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Incursion Prevention
on the part of one or more operators. However, documented
reports indicate that most airport mishaps are a result of
pilot / operator inattention or distraction.
Bruce Mayes
Vintage Aviation LLC
www.vintage-aviation.com
One of the first skills we
learn as a pilot is to taxi the aircraft. Novice pilots quickly
learn that this feat is accomplished with the feet. If we learn
to drive a car before we taxi an airplane, it seems unusual to
drive around changing direction with our feet instead of using the steering wheel/yoke as in the family car. The same is
true with the rotary wing folks, we taxi by hovering, but it
still requires the feet to change direction. My first hour in
the C150 and occasionally after that, Mr. Larry Carmody my
instructor would yell ―Don‘t drive it like a truck! It isn‘t a
truck; you trying to kill me?‖ He was convinced that all his
students were out to kill him. However, he had a keen knack
for getting student pilots to skillfully drive around the ramp
with their feet within an hour or so of starting flight lessons.
All of this taxiing about the airport involves avoiding hazards
and obstacles on the ramp, taxiway, runway and parking areas. The first obstacle we encounter as an apprentice pilot is
usually the right chock we accidently left under the wheel.
That lesson is often burned into our memory after we have
applied takeoff power and watched the right wing climb momentarily then come crashing down once the chock is clear.
The second obstacle we encounter is sometimes the tow bar
still attached to the aircraft, but since this article is about
ground hazards and obstacles, we will address that another
time.
Airport operations can be hazardous with the aircraft, vehicles and pedestrians all moving around the ramp, taxiways
and runways at the same time. It is especially hazardous at
uncontrolled airports since there is no dedicated traffic control. The pilot does not always see hazards especially in dim
lighting. Weather conditions can hamper visibility and obscure other vehicles or aircraft. Additionally, obstacles are
not always depicted on the airport diagram or posted properly in the NOTAMs. This was true one night several years
ago when a cargo B737 landed in Lihue as cars, trucks and
construction equipment scrambled to clear from the departure of runway 35. It seems the NOTAM runway closure had
an incorrect start date and no one caught the mistake.
Near collisions are frequent at busy airports and a pose a
significant problem at all airports. As pilots, we need to be
continuously vigilant for the hazards and obstacles when
operating on the airport. There are many instances where a
collision was avoided because of high situational awareness
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At Honolulu International there are movement areas which
are controlled by the air traffic control folks and nonmovement areas which the ATC folks do not monitor but the State
of Hawaii or others may have jurisdiction. It is a good idea to
ensure that you are talking to someone, hopefully the correct
person when you want to move around the field. When I
started at the airline we routinely parked our car in ―coral
lot‖ and with uniform in hand walked through a gate at the
maintenance hangar, across taxiways L and G and interisland
ramp to the interisland terminal unchallenged at all hours of
the day and night. Do not try that today; today vehicles and
pedestrians are very strictly controlled.
In contrast, at Kalaeloa Airport, there is more freedom to
move around the field by vehicles and pedestrians without
strict ATC oversight. This is due in part to the fact that
Kalaeloa is not a Part 139 certificated airport. Still no one is
permitted to cross-runways or active movement areas without contact with the tower.
Incursion Definition
A runway incursion is defined as any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle
or person on the protected area of a surface designated for
the landing and takeoff of aircraft. This is the ICAO definition.
Runway Incursion???
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(Continued)
Incursion Categories
A - A serious incident in which a collision was narrowly avoided.
B - An incident in which separation
decreases and there is a significant
potential for collision, which may
result in a time critical corrective /
evasive response to avoid a collision.
Vehicle / Pedestrian Deviations
A vehicle or pedestrian deviation (V/PD) includes pedestrians, vehicles, or other objects interfering with aircraft operations by entering or moving on the movement area without
authorization from air traffic control. This runway incursion
type includes aircraft being towed and mechanics taxiing
aircraft for maintenance or gate re-positioning
HDH
C - An incident characterized by ample time and / or distance to avoid a
collision.
D - Incident that meets the definition
of runway incursion such as incorrect
presence of a single vehicle / person /
aircraft on the protected area of a
surface designated for the landing
and takeoff of aircraft but with no
immediate safety consequences.
Not Defined - FAA non-conflict surface incidents include more than just
ICAO class ―D‖ events.
E - Insufficient information inconclusive or conflicting evidence precludes
severity assessment.
Pilot Deviations
A pilot deviation (PD) is an action of a pilot that violates any
Federal Aviation Regulation. For example, a pilot fails to
obey air traffic control instructions to not cross an active runway when following the authorized route to an airport gate.
Dillingham presents many opportunities for incursion. The
variety of operations including glider, skydive, powered light
and utility aircraft combined with the restrictions on taxiway
and runway usage all contribute to a hazardous environment.
See and Avoid concept of collision avoidance at HDH is as
important on the ground as it is in the pattern.
JRF
Operational Errors / Deviations
An operational error (OE) is an action of an air traffic controller that results in:
Less than the required minimum separation between
two or more aircraft, or between an aircraft and
obstacles (e.g., vehicles, equipment, personnel on
runways).
An aircraft landing or departing on a runway closed to
aircraft.
An operational deviation (OD) is an occurrence attributable to an element of the air traffic system in which
applicable separation minima were maintained, but
an aircraft, vehicle, equipment, or personnel encroached upon a landing area that was delegated to
another position of operation without prior coordination and approval.
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(Continued)
Although there are no designated Hot Spots, JRF has plenty
of areas which could potentially lead to an incursion. The
lack of proper signage, limited visibility from the tower and
wide variety of aircraft operations all lend to a high risk for
incursion. The intersections of taxiway B and runways 4L
and 4R are the prime areas for concern. Additionally, B4 and
4L along with the end of runway 4R should be viewed as potential incursion hot spots. With the new T-hangars near the
end of runway 11 there is limited visibility from the tower of
the areas in the vicinity of taxiway C1 and runway 11.
and dangerous areas for possible incursions. Always refer to
the airport diagram for the latest information regarding the
likely incursion spots.
Be especially alert for different types of aircraft operating
from the same or adjacent runways. Large C130 and P-3 aircraft mixed with light experimental aircraft can be hazardous
when wing tip vortices factor into the equation. Both civilian
and military helicopters of all size operate from the airfield
using the same runways and taxiways as the fixed wing aircraft. Some pilots choose to use different runways or taxiways when the military or large aircraft are operating.
HNL
Honolulu Air Traffic Control managers indicate that there are
several high incursion areas which have caused near miss
collisions over the years. The Hold Short areas between runways 4L and 4R have been the most common incursion areas
for general aviation over the years. Also taxiway E intersection with taxiway B and runway 8L has been a problem with
arriving military and civilian pilots unfamiliar with the airport. ATC announced that a North-South pattern has been
implemented where taxiway D is for North bound traffic and
taxiway E will be used for South bound aircraft. Caution and
vigilance should be used when in these high danger areas.
Hot Spots
Hot Spots have been developed to provide pilots and others
with information known to be prone to runway incursions or
problematic for ground operations. Hot Spots are designed
to reduce the Pilot Deviations, Operational Errors and Vehicle/Pedestrian Deviations. The charts below illustrate the
difference from 2009 to 2013 and the enhanced depiction of
the Hot Spots at Honolulu. These areas are known hazard
Honolulu International Airport Diagram 2009
http://www.bluegrassbarnstormers.com/
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(Continued)
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Approaching active runway(s)
Monitor tower frequency
Read back all hold short clearances
Entering / Crossing active runway(s)
Verify entrance onto active runway
Visually scan approach and departure areas of runway
Vocalize ―clear right, clear left‖
Confirm runway / compass heading
Turn on lights
 Position and Hold
 Listen for reason(s) for holding
 Contact ATC if hold time is extended
Honolulu International Airport Diagram 2013
Incursion Prevention Measures
 Know your location and where you are going
 Monitor weather for reduced visibility
 Watch for other traffic – see and avoid
 Monitor radio attentively
 Ensure ATC clearance is understood before moving
 Review expected taxi route and restrictions
 Display and use airport diagram – Hot Spots
 Taxi ―heads up‖ – do not perform other duties while
taxiing
 Observe ―sterile cockpit‖ rules – only perform taxi
duties
 Turn on navigation/recognition lights while taxiing
Traffic Pattern
Maintain visual scan for conflict traffic
Watch for unannounced traffic
Listen on CTAF for other traffic on airport
Do Not Rush!
When pilots rush, there is a high tendency to make mistakes.
The mistake can be devastating if it involves a collision with
another vehicle or person. Do not rush; take deliberate and
measured actions when operating on the airport surface area.
 Do not rush to taxi – ―brisk walk‖
 Do not rush to get airborne
 Do not rush to clear the runway
 Do not rush to accommodate another aircraft
 Do not rush to accommodate ATC but do not loiter or
delay
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Incursion Prevention, by Bruce Mayes
(Continued)
Three Words
There are three words every pilot should know and use when
needed. These three words can buy time to sort out a confusing ATC instruction, make a good decision or look for some
important information.
Progressive – Any time you cannot accurately pinpoint your location on the airport or you are confused while taxiing to/from a point on the airport,
use the work ―Progressive‖ to ATC. Simply ask the
controller for progressive instructions to the point
(s) you need to go. Many experienced pilots believe
it is a rookie move to ask for help, but the professionals know that it is the best way to keep from
colliding with another object or at least avoid a Pilot
Deviation.
Standby – When you are too busy to respond to instructions, emergency notwithstanding, and you
need time for higher priority tasks, ask the person to
standby. Remember the old adage Aviate, Navigate,
Communicate. Notice that in this scheme, talking is
the last thing you do. First, fly the aircraft; second
ensure that the aircraft is heading in the desired
direction, then talk. Many times pilots feel the urge
to talk first, not the best time management scheme.
Unable – Just because you are told to do something
does not mean you and/or the aircraft are capable of
doing the task. If you are directed to make a short
approach, hold short or some other restricting deed,
critically evaluate whether your skill set and the aircraft are actually able to accomplish the directive. If
upon reflection you realize you or the aircraft are
not up to the order, state that fact to the controller.
Say ―unable‖. If you are unable, the controller will
revise his/her plan and have you do something different. It may entail extended vectors, holding or
other delaying tasks, but it is better than wrecking
the aircraft to please someone else.
Runway Safety Related Advisory Circulars
AC 120-74
Parts 91, 121, 125, and 135 Flightcrew Procedures during Taxi
Operations.
AC 91-73
Part 91 and Part 135 Single-Pilot Procedures during Taxi Operations.
AC 90-66
Recommended standard traffic patterns and practices for
aeronautical operations at airports without operating control
towers.
AC 90-42
Traffic advisory practices at airports without operating control towers.
Fly Safely
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Non-Towered Airports
Operating Safely!
Colin K. Perry
Government Affairs
General Aviation
Council of Hawaii
(GACH)
(808) 271-3960
Colin.Perry@gach.us.com
With 149 control
towers scheduled
to close across
the USA, the
number of
non-towered operations will be
going up dramatically!
Watch this timely refresher on non-towered airport operations, where PilotWorkshops
founder Mark Robidoux interviews safety
expert Bob Martens. Martens has delivered
live seminars on this topic for many years and
these videos address the most frequently asked
questions.
PilotWorkshops provides these videos as a
community service in hopes that it might help
you brush up on these important procedures.
Note: These recommendations are specific to
USA non-towered airport operations.
PilotWorkshops. com
"Your Web Destination For Pilot Education"
http://pilotworkshop.com/nta/
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Oahu General Aviation Forum
Events: Mark Your Calendar
Our local FAA FAAST Team hosted a free Safety Stand Down "Human Errors and Loss of Control" on April 6,
2013. Special thanks to the presenters: David Lohmann, Bruce Mayes, Mac Smith, and Dave Wilson. The
event was enjoyed by all!
GACH Fly-In at Hana Airfield (HNM), Saturday, April 27, 2013.
POC: Bill Baldwin Phone: 808-283-6928 Email: bkabaldwin@hotmail.com
Mark your calendar for the FIRC with Mimi Tompkins on May 18-19, 2013.
Location: Moore Air, 90 Nakolo Place, Honolulu.
POC: Mimi Tompkins Phone: 808-781-6464 Email: CFIRefresher@hawaii.rr.com
Hawaii AirShow Invitational, May 2014. Kailua-Kona Airport (PHKO)
POC: Terri L. Thomas-Mahoney, Founder. President & CEO Web: www.hawaii-airshow.com
Email: hawaiiairshow@hawaii.rr.com Phone: 808-756-2754 Fax: 808-326-1684
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(808) 895-4753
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tropicbirdflightservice@yahoo.com
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New Pilot Certificates and Solos
George's Aviation Services, Inc.: New Pilot Certificates/Solos
Month/Year
First/Last Name
New Certificate/Solo
CFI
March 2013
Konagaya, Masashi
Commercial
Lei Riela-Enoka
Matthew Lee
March 2013
March 2013
March 2013
February 2013
February 2013
February 2013
January 2013
Hebert, Ted
Merriman, James
Imai, Sean
Hebert, Ted
Kane, Davis
Huey, Brandon
Salatich, Shane
PPL
Instrument
PPL
Solo
Solo
Instrument
Gold Seal
Grantley Wong
Stephen Holmes
Chrysa Kennedy
Grantley Wong
Craig Young
Shane Salatich
———————-
January 2013
Sugimoto, Tyler
Solo
Matthew Lee
January 2013
Grosshandler, Kevin
Solo
Matthew Lee
January 2013
Ahlo, Brandon
Solo
Shane Salatich
Craig Young
January 2013
Thompson, Keola
Solo
Craig Young
December 2012
Rabanal, Leia
PPL
Craig Young
December 2012
Imai, Sean
Solo
Chrysa Kennedy
December 2012
Rowell, David
PPL
Matthew Lee
December 2012
Thomas, Avis
Solo
Craig Young
December 2012
Tsuchiyama, Charity
Solo
Craig Young
November 2012
Hoopai, Ronald Sr
Solo - Rotary
David Raymus
November 2012
Triplett, William
Solo - Rotary
David Raymus
October 2012
Sagon, Kanani
Solo
Craig Young
October 2012
Rowell, David
Solo
Matthew Lee
October 2012
Deutsch, Gene
Commercial
Lei Riela-Enoka
October 2012
Kim, Hoku
Commercial
Shane Salatich
October 2012
Albritton, Ryan
Instrument
Shane Salatich
September 2012
Clairmont, Chris
Solo
Matthew Lee
August 2012
Chang, Sean
PPL
Shane Salatich
Augist 2012
August 2012
Merriman, James
Gerard, Dylan
PPL
PPL
Stephen Holmes
Craig Young
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Flight School: George's Aviation Services, Inc.
Address: 10 Lagoon Drive Honolulu, HI 96819 Email: school@georgesaviation.com
Web: www.georgesaviation.com
Phone: (808) 834-2120 or Toll Free (866) 834-2120
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New Pilot Certificates and Solos
The Right Flight School, LLC: New Pilot Certificates/Solos
Month/Year
First/Last Name
New Certificate/Solo
CFI
February 2013
March 2013
March 2013
Belle Bulosa
James Collins
Rex Raffelson
Commercial ASEL
Commercial ASEL
Commercial ASEL
Grant Lam
Grant Lam
Grant Lam
March 2013
Falcon Decosta
Private ASEL
Ellery Galanto
March 2013
March 2013
March 2013
March 2013
Manuel Caravantes
Kekoa Roback
Jordan Brosowski
Scott Fujimoto
Fixed-Wing ASEL
Solo
Solo
Solo
Gerry Richards
Grant Lam
Grant Lam
Grant Lam
Chief Flight Instructor: Grant Lam
Flight School: The Right Flight School, LLC
Address: Hangar 139, Building 421, Lagoon Drive, Honolulu, HI
Email: therightflightschool@gmail.com
Web: http://www.trfshawaii.com/
Phone: (808) 387-3316
Moore Air, Inc.: New Pilot Certificates/Solos
Month/Year
First/Last Name
New Certificate/Solo
CFI
December 2012
January 2013
January 2013
January 2013
February 2013
February 2013
Walter Uyesugi
Luca Roseano
Patrick Dignan
Evan Fujimoto
Yu Cheng Lin
Paul Mauguin
Chad Rawlings
Germaine Toguchi
Commercial MEL add on
ATP SEL
Instrument Airplane
Commercial MEL
Commercial MEL add on
Commercial SEL
Private SEL
Private SEL
Mark Jones
Mark Jones
Mark Jones
March 2013
March 2013
Chief Flight Instructor: Mark Jones
Flight School: Moore Air, Inc.
Address: 90 Nakolo Place, Suite 24
Email: mark.jones@mooreair.com
Web: http://www.trfshawaii.com/
Phone: (808) 833-5628
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James Urso
James Willsbach
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New Pilot Certificates and Solos
Galvin Flight Services Hawaii: New Pilot Certificates/Solos
Month/Year
First/Last Name
New Certificate/Solo
CFI
January 2013
January 2013
January 2013
January 2013
February 2013
February 2013
February 2013
February 2013
Vonn Chee
James Collins
Nicholas Rascon
Emmanuel Munoz
Jordan Ah Loy
Brahma Furtado
Jueru Higa
Kawekiu Kawainui
1st Solo
PVT Multi Engine
Instrument
Instrument
CFII
PVT
1st Solo
1st Solo
Alyssa Jay
Alyssa Jay
Scott Oshima
Scott Oshima
Rob Moore
Scott Oshima
Ryan Gamurot
Ryan Gamurot
February 2013
Azam Nunn Khan
Instrument
Scott Oshima
February 2013
Ryan Tanabe
Comm Multi
Scott Oshima
February 2013
Nevin Yoshida
1st Solo
Jordan Ah Loy
March 2013
Blake Cullum
1st Solo
Jordan Ah Loy
March 2013
Joshua Filer
1st Solo
Alyssa Jay
March 2013
John Good
1st Solo
Ryan Gamurot
March 2013
Alan Kissinger
1st Solo
Jordan Ah Loy
March 2013
Brady Raymer
1st Solo
Jordan Ah Loy
April 2013
Daiki Hatanaka
1st Solo
Ryan Gamurot
Chief Flight Instructor: Rob Moore
Flight School: Galvin Flight Services Hawaii
Address: 91-1259 Midway Rd, Hangar 111, Kapolei, HI 96707
Email: robm@gfshawaii.com
Web: http://www.gfshawaii.com/
Phone: (808) 682-6390
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Introduction to Satellite Imagery
Satellite imagery is very useful for identifying, tracking, and forecasting
weather systems. It is even more important in Hawaii, given our remote
location and lack of nearby observations.
Geostationary Satellites
Some of the most common types of satellite images are from geostaJohn Bravender
tionary satellites. GeostaAviation Program Manager
tionary satellites orbit the
National Weather Service Honolulu
Earth over the equator at an
john.bravender@noaa.gov
altitude of about 22,300
miles. At this altitude, the
speed of the satellite matches the rotation of the Earth, and the satellite remains over the same location on the surface. Because it remains stationary
over the same location, a geostationary satellite can provide constant monitoring of clouds and weather patterns.
The United States operates two Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES), which are commonly referred to as GOESWest and GOES-East. GOES-West is located near 135°W longitude,
and GOES-East is located near 75°W longitude. GOES-West covers the
Eastern Pacific, and is the primary satellite for Hawaii. For the Western
Pacific, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) operates a geostationary satellite that is located near 145°E. It is called the Multi-functional
Transport Satellite (MTSAT).
Even though a geostationary satellite provides ―constant‖ coverage over
one area, it doesn‘t provide continuous images like you would see from
a webcam or security camera. A ―Full Disk‖ scan, where the satellite
captures an image of everything in view, can take about 20 minutes.
Because of the time needed for the imager and other sensors, the area
under the satellite is split into sectors, and each sector is scanned at a
different time. The PACUS sector is scanned at :15 and:45 past the
hour; the northern hemisphere sector is scanned at :00 and :30 past the hour; and the southern hemisphere
sector is scanned at :22 and :52 past the hour. In addition, a full disk scan that captures everything in view is
created every three hours. Because of the overlap between the PACUS and northern hemisphere sectors, we
receive satellite images of Hawaii every 15 minutes.
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Introduction to Satellite Imagery by John Bravender (continued)
Types of Satellite Images
The current GOES captures images in five different channels that are centered on different wavelengths of
light. The three most common channels are visible (0.6 micron wavelength), infrared (10.7 micron), and water vapor (6.7 micron).
The visible channel shows reflected sunlight. These images have the greatest resolution (1km per pixel),
but are only available during the daytime. They are useful for identifying and tracking most cloud features. They can also be used for identifying non-cloud areas, such as
snow cover atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Because this channel relies on reflected light, it is the closest of all satellite images to a picture
taken with a camera.
The infrared (IR) channel shows the temperature of the clouds. These
images have a lower resolution (4km per pixel), and are available day
and night. They are useful for tracking clouds at night, and also to
gauge the strength of thunderstorms or other tall clouds. Because the
temperature decreases with height in the atmosphere, taller clouds will
have a colder IR signature. Changes in the temperature of the clouds
can also indicate strengthening or weakening; if thunderstorm cloud
tops are cooling, it means that they are taller and that the thunderstorms are strengthening.
The water vapor channel shows moisture in the middle and
upper levels of the atmosphere, generally between 13,000
feet and 40,000 feet. These images have the lowest resolution (8km per pixel), and are available day and night.
They are useful for identifying large-scale weather patterns (e.g., lows, highs, jet streams) in the upper atmosphere, and can also be used to help identify areas of clear
air turbulence.
There are also two other infrared channels (3.9 and 13.3 microns). These channels are used for more specialized purposes,
such as detecting fog and low status clouds or identifying the heat signature from wildfires. Different channels can also be combined together for different purposes, such as to detect volcanic ash.
Current Satellite Images
You can view the latest satellite images for Hawaii and the greater Pacific on the ―Satellite‖ page of the WFO
Honolulu website:
http://www.weather.gov/hawaii/
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Aviation Links & Business Contacts
GACH is proud and thankful for the support from its members and local businesses
Hawaii Aircraft Leasing LLC
Pacific Warbirds
Aircraft Leasing
NAA T-6 Rides
Rob Moore, Owner
15% Discount to GACH Members
www.hawaiiaircraftleasing.com
(808) 753-1346
RaneWorks, LLC
www.vintage-aviation.com
Web Development and Japaneses Translation
Ross Moon Enrolled Agent
raneworks.com
IRS Audit Specialist and Consultant
Moore Air, Inc.
www.rossmoon.com
Pilot's Flying Club & Aviation Flight Training Center
Galvin Flight Services Hawaii
(808) 833-5628
Aircraft Flight Training
www.mooreair.com
(808) 682-6390
Aviation Resource Management
CFI Refresher
www.gfshawaii.com
(808) 781-6464
Spry Helicopters
Mimi Tompkins, Owner
Helicopter Flight Training
http://www.aviationresourcemanagement.com
(808) 633-6365
CFIRefresher@hawaii.rr.com
www.hawaiihelicopterflighttraining.com
Pacific Air Academy
Paradise Air
Flight Training and Rental
Flight Training in WSC (LSA)
(808) 228-6943
(808) 497-6033
Joe Kiefer
Denise and Tom Sanders, Owners
www.flyinginhawaii.com
www.paradiseairhawaii.com
Paradise Helicopters
Makani Kai Tours
Helicopter Scenic Tours
Flight Tours and Charters
Calvin Dorn, Owner
(808) 834-5813
www.paradisecopters.com
Richard Schuman, Owner
George's Aviation Service
www.makanikai.com
Flight Training and Air Charters
Stearman Biplane Rides
(808) 834-2120 & (808) 630-6303
Dillingham Airfield, Hangar B6, Waialua, Oahu, HI
www.georgesaviation.com
(808) 637-4461
Kaimana Aviation
http://peacock.com/biplane/
Flight and Aerobatic Training
Pacific International Sky Diving Center
(808) 836-1031
Dillingham Airfield, Waialua, Oahu, HI
Hank Bruckner
(808) 637-7472
www.kaimanaaviation.com
http://www.pacificskydivinghawaii.com/
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Aviation Links & Business Contacts
GACH is proud and thankful for the support from its members and local businesses
Goldwings Supply Services
Aircraft Parts Supply
(808) 833-6020
Lia Young, Owner
www.goldwings-supply.com
Acroflight, Inc.
Experience the Extra 300L
(808) 544-3208
Clint Churchill, Owner/Pilot
www.acroflightinc.com
Barbers Point Flight School (Kalaeloa
Airport)
Flight Instruction and Aircraft Rental
(808) 354-0175 & (808) 375-9244
Andre DeLima, Chief Pilot
www.barberspointflightschool.com
Tropicbird Flight Service
(808) 895-4753
www.tropicbirdflightservice.com
tropicbirdflightservice@yahoo.com
Aviation Web Sites:
http://adds.aviationweather.gov/
http://hawaii.gov/dot/airports/library/admin-rules
http://www.aopa.org/tsa_rule/
http://www.tsa.gov/public/
http://www.airliners.net/
http://www.ntsb.gov/
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/field_offices/
fsdo/hnl/
http://www6.hawaii.gov/dot/airports/contact_us.htm
http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/
publications/
http://www.airnav.com/
http://www.faasafety.gov
GACH Board of Directors
Oahu:
Rob Moore, President/Treasurer
Joe Kiefer, Vice President/Secretary
Toni Russ, Publisher
Colin Perry, AOPA
Bruce Mayes
Harry Greene
Bill Strayer
Maui:
Bill Baldwin
Robert Van Wagoner
Big Island:
Bruce Mayes
Clyde Kawasaki
Guam:
Clyde Kawasaki
Renovation Underway
at Kalaeloa
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P.O. Box 75623
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 223-9991
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current regulations events, and information. Articles represent the opinions of the
writers and not GACH. Copyright 2013 GACH
Please email Newsletter submissions to:
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The Hawaii Airports and Flying Safety Guide (2012 –
2013 Fifth Edition Rev 1) is available for download. It is
current, as of February 20, 2013. The hardcopy Guide is
available at Airport District Offices and the Airports Division. You may request printed copies by
email:airoperations@hawaii.gov or from the General
Aviation Officer, (808) 838-8701
The Guide is published by the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation Airports Division, in the interest of
flight safety and the promotion of aviation in the Hawaiian
Islands. In it you will find useful information, including a
list of airport facilities, airfield diagrams, operating procedures, traffic patterns, weather and other pertinent data.
Please be aware that the data contained herein is for information only and is not to be used for navigation. This
Guide should not be considered a substitute for any official FAA publication such as the Airport/Facilities Directory (AF/D). Please bring any corrections or comments to
our attention by contacting the General Aviation Officer
at (808) 838-8701 or email airoperations@hawaii.gov