August 2015 Readback
Cessna Aircraft Company’s Citation CJ3+ received certification by Brazil’s Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil.
Cessna Citation CJ3+ Earns Brazilian Certification
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Cessna Aircraft Company's Citation CJ3+ received certification by Brazil's Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil. "The range, performance and economics of the Citation CJ3+ make it a natural fit for operations in Brazil, a country that has long been one of Cessna's largest markets," said Bob Gibbs, Vice President, Sales. The range of the Citation CJ3+, at 3,778 kilometers (2,040 nautical miles), gives operators nonstop reach from São Paulo to Manaus or Santiago, and from Manaus to Managua, Nicaragua. With a required takeoff distance of only 3,180 feet, the Citation CJ3+ has access to airports unavailable to larger competitor aircraft. The Citation CJ3+ gained initial certification from the FAA in September, less than six months after its market introduction in March 2014. The Garmin G3000 avionics suite in the Citation CJ3+ includes turbulence-detecting weather radar, TCAS II, advanced Terrain Awareness Warning Systems (TAWS) and automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B). The Citation CJ3+ burns less fuel and costs less in maintenance costs per flight hour than many other light jets. Visit http://cessna.txtav.com/en/citation/cj3.
Successful EBACE Debut For Quest
Quest Aircraft Company (www.questaircraft.com) had a successful debut at the recent European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE), including the first Kodiak sale by Quest's new European dealer, Rheinland Air Service (RAS). There are currently five Kodiaks in operation in Europe. Quest has also recently begun the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification program for the Kodiak. The EASA rules review and impending changes regarding single-engine turboprop operations should help drive even more interest from a variety of customer segments. The Kodiak is certified in 18 countries, with several additional certifications imminent. The Kodiak can take off in less than 1,000 feet at full gross takeoff weight of 7,255 pounds and climb at more than 1,300 feet per minute. A three-panel Garmin G1000 integrated avionics suite including Synthetic Vision Technology is standard equipment on the Kodiak.
University Of Cincinnati-Clermont College Streamlines Career Path For Aviators
The University of Cincinnati (UC)-Clermont College Aviation Technology Professional Pilot Training Program (www.ucclermont.edu/aviation-information) received authority from the FAA to certify its graduates for the Restricted Airline Transport Pilot Certification (R-ATP). Regulations require that all airline pilots possess an ATP certificate. The R-ATP allows a pilot to meet that requirement and fly as an airline first officer before reaching the total ATP experience and qualifications required of a captain. UC Flight training is conducted at the Clermont County Airport in Batavia, Ohio, by Sporty's Academy, Inc. Students study all facets of safe, efficient aircraft operation including flight planning, weather evaluation and modern methods of navigation, and fly in a fleet of modern, well-equipped aircraft.
HondaJet World Tour
Honda Aircraft's HondaJet will travel more than 26,000 nautical miles during a world tour and stop in 13 countries along its flight route. "The HondaJet world tour is a tribute to Honda's challenging spirit to bring something truly innovative to business aviation," said Honda Aircraft President Michimasa Fujino. "We are excited to introduce the HondaJet to Japan and Europe for the first time. As part of this special tour, we will conduct demonstration flights to share what Honda has accomplished through the power of dreams." Visit www.hondajet.com.
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Micro AeroDynamics' VG Kits Raise The Service Ceiling
Micro AeroDynamics (www.microaero.com) has sold more than 20,000 vortex generator (VG) kits to the owners of more than 700 models of GA aircraft. The company has accumulated extensive documentation about the enhanced effects VGs have on stall speed and slow flight control. Recently, there seems to be an added benefit: Vortex generators appear to increase the service ceiling of an aircraft by 15%-18%. Dick Britton, a CFI, was climbing over icing conditions in a Cessna Skylane and topped the clouds at 22,000 feet---3,100 feet above the service ceiling number in the POH. Jim Price went for an altitude record in his Long-EZ. He got to 31,000 feet the first time, then installed VGs and made it to 35,027 feet, breaking the earlier record of 33,600 feet for his class. Micro AeroDynamics believes that the service ceiling of an aircraft is reached when the available power has diminished to the point that the ensuing angle of attack breaks up the boundary layer, preventing any more lift. With vortex generators attached, the angle of attack remains below the critical point for an additional several thousand feet.
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Schweiss Doors Adds 20,000 Square Feet Of Factory Space
Schweiss Doors, a leading manufacturer and installer of liftstrap bifold doors, powerful one-piece hydraulic doors and unique designer doors, has opened a new state-of-the-art factory electrical facility. Mike Schweiss, owner of Schweiss Doors, said, "This new 20,000-square-foot building offers assembly space for our engineering purposes. Additionally, the electrical room is attached to our existing warehouse and manufacturing plant, effectively centralizing all the operations at the company headquarters under one roof for even greater efficiency."
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Sonex CEO And Mechanic Perish In Crash
Sonex Aircraft CEO Jeremy Monnett and assembly mechanic Mike Clark died on June 2, 2015, in an accident involving Sonex Sport Acro N123SX. The accident remains under investigation by the FAA, NTSB and Sonex Aircraft. On June 3, Sonex Aircraft Founder John Monnett told staff that Sonex Aircraft, LLC will continue to operate. "It would unquestionably be Jeremy's wish that the Sonex company and the worldwide community of Sonex andAeroConversions customers carry on." Sonex Sport Acro N123SX first flew in 2007, and had most recently been fitted with the 100 hp AeroVee Turbo engine. The engine had accumulatedapproximately 25 hours of operation in the Sonex Aircraft test cell as part of the AeroVee Turbo development program, and approximately 50 flight hours after moving from the test cell to the Sport Acro airframe in the spring of 2014. Jeremy Monnett also served as president of the Airplane Kit Industry Association and was active in the local Oshkosh community in various civic groups. A memorial service was held at the EAA AirVenture Museum on Sunday, June 7, 2015. Visit www.sonex.com.
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Just Aircraft Names UK Dealer
Just Aircraft (www. justaircraft.com) has named Robert Pooler as its dealer in the United Kingdom to sell SuperSTOL aircraft kits, pending approval by England's Civil Aviation Authority. Once that consent is received, other countries in the European Union are expected to issue similar authorizations soon. Since the SuperSTOL was introduced in the spring of 2013, Just Aircraft has received more than 200 orders for kits, prompting it to double its workforce in the past year. "The response has certainly been much stronger than we anticipated," said Troy Woodland, designer of the SuperSTOL. "That has led to changes in our production line along with refinements to the design. With our new outlet in the U.K., we anticipate a significant increase in shipments." The SuperSTOL is a short-takeoff and -landing aircraft that can take off or roll out on landing in a little more than 50 feet. With 29-inch tundra tires, it can land in just about any type of clearing, riverbed or shoreline. Skis and floats are options for the two-seat, side-by-side aircraft.
PRODUCT PREVIEWS
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Sporty's Skyhawk Die-Cast Model Available
Sporty's die-cast Skyhawk model is a reminder for many pilots of their student pilot days. For others, the Skyhawk is simply a well-loved aircraft model. First flown in 1955 and still in production today, more Skyhawks have been built than any other aircraft. This 1:72 scale die-cast replica features detailed printed graphics, realistic landing gear, a see-through cockpit and a rotating propeller. Officially licensed by Cessna, this model measures four inches long with a six-inch wingspan. Sporty's Vice President John Zimmerman said, "This model is a fantastic memento from many pilots' training experience." Sporty's Cessna 172 Skyhawk Die-Cast Model [2226W] is available for $39.95 and may be purchased at www.sportys.com or by calling (800) SPORTYS.
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Piper Aircraft And Raymond Weil Introduce The Freelancer Piper Watch
Piper Aircraft (www.piper.com) is proud to announce a collaboration with the legendary watchmaker Raymond Weil with the introduction of its first-ever pilot watch, the freelancer Piper. The 45mm inaugural pilot watch is made of titanium and stainless steel, featuring a mechanical self-winding chronograph movement with date and GMT functions. The minute and hour hands are crafted in blue, mimicking the rotor blades of an aircraft, while the red GMT hand references a compass. Aviation and watch enthusiasts alike will appreciate the freelancer's tachometric bezel, 100-meter water resistance and 46-hour power reserve. Each freelancer Piper watch will be offered in a special box, which will include a model of a Raymond Weil-branded Piper M500 Aircraft.
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Aircraft Spruce Stocks Clecall Steel Upright Cleco Pliers
Aircraft Spruce (www.aircraftspruce.com) is now the exclusive distributor of Clecall Steel Upright Cleco Pliers. The pliers are easier to activate than standard Cleco pliers. They're spring loaded to for less effort, and the handle compression distance has been reduced for more comfort and to lessen fatigue and wrist pain. The Clecall Plier's design accommodates a ¼-inch Cleco width, and the vertical profile installs Clecos in tight areas with ease. Clecos can be installed easily on upside-down surfaces with the Clecall Pliers. The Clecall Steel Upright Cleco Pliers are currently offered for $19.95. For more information, please contact Aircraft Spruce at (877) 477-7823 or (951) 372-9555, and reference part number 12-03756.
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New Flight Planner Pad From ASA
A new Flight Planner Pad from ASA allows for domestic or international flight plan filing using a single form. The front side of the sheets includes input of preflight information such as planned course, predicted winds, checkpoints, headings, estimated times, fuel, navaid frequencies, terminal information and communication frequencies. The backside includes a preflight pilot checklist, weight and balance table, pirep guidance and the ICAO flight plan format. To align U.S. flight plans with ICAO standards, the FAA is proposing that beginning October 1, 2015, all domestic and international flight plans be filed using the ICAO format. Look for the ASA Flight Planner Pad at your local pilot shop or online at www.asa2fly.com.

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