4-5 6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18-19 20-21 22-23 24-25 26-27 28-29 30-31 32-33 34-35 36

Issue2

www.PSFmagazine.com | July-August 2016 | 3 2 | July-August 2016 | Powered Sport Flying Executive Editor Subscriptions Classified Sales Vickie Betts (800) 867-5430 E-mail: vickie@easyflight.com Web site: www.psfmagazine.com Technical Editor Layout & Design Display Ad Sales Roy Beisswenger PO Box 38 Greenville, IL 62246 800-867-5430 roy@easyflight.com Publisher Sport Aviation Press, llc 16192 Coastal Hwy Lewes, DE, 19958 Photography Valerie Layne Jim Smith Cliff Tucker Graphic Artist Tim Dilliner FeatureWriters Zen Boulden Kai Bode Dr. Bruce H. Charnov John S. Craparo Phil Dietro Jeff Goin Greg Gremminger Michael Hudetz Jeff Hamann Geoff Hill Dan Johnson Tim Kern Doug Maas Jim Smith Marion Springer Jim Sweeney © 2016 Sport Aviation Press llc Powered Sport Flying™ Magazine is published monthly by Sport Aviation Press llc, PO Box 38, Greenville, IL 62246, (800) 867-5430. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the written permission of the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for any mistakes in advertisements or editorials. Statements/opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect or represent those of this publication or its officers. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, Sport Aviation Press llc: Powered Sport Flying™ Magazine disclaims all responsibility for omissions and errors. Periodicals Postage Paid number 000228 at Greenville, IL, 62246 and at an additional mailing office. postmaster: send address changes to: Sport Aviation Press, PO Box 38, Greenville, IL 62246. Volume 23, Number 4. Subscription Rates Annual subscription rates: $36.95 U.S. $48 Canada $90 International All monies US Funds Subscribe online at: www.PSFmagazine.com For more information call: (800) 867-5430 Hi, and welcome to Powered Sport Flying Magazine, the only print magazine left that covers both the light sport aircraft and the ultralight world! Once again we’ve combined issues due to circumstances beyond the control of the two of us who put psf together. As always, though, we’ve extended your subscription expiration date, and we thank you for your continuing patience with Roy and me! I should probably warn you, as well, that the next issue will be combined also, as we try to catch up. We’ve got coverage of Aero Friedrichshafen 2016 in Germany in this issue. Dan Johnson attended and has reports on the exciting entries in the light airplane category, including one plane that looks like an old fighter jet. And Kai Bode attended in order to see what’s new and interesting in gyroplanes this year. Poor Paul Fiebich, AirBike Ace, was shot down by the Bloody Huns recently (over Kansas) on his way to a fly-in. Paul had another adventurous flight, and he’s got a fun story for us about the experience! John Craparo and Dayton Dabbs had some record-setting flights in John’s Magni gyro last year (see the February 2016 issue of psf for the story). Along with Dr. Paul Salmon, who had his own record-setting flights, they were honored by the National Aeronautic Association (naa) in a June ceremony. John has a short report on the ceremony, which was also attended by Buzz Aldrin, for some added coolness. Also receiving an award, the John J. Schneider Historical Achievement Award from ahs International, was Dr. Bruce Charnov, our noted aviation historian. On our cover for this issue we have the SkyRunner, a new entry in the all-terrain vehicle/powered parachute lineup. Roy has been down to Louisiana to see the SkyRunner and meet developer Stewart Hamel, and he’s written a report on this newly certified light sport aircraft. Christopher Pine has written our Incidents column for this issue. He discusses the fact that powered paragliders are getting lighter, but not necessarily safer. He has also tried (and reviews for us) a solution that Jeff Goin has helped to develop. And finally, our Intrepid Central American Explorer Jeff Hamann is back with Part II of his powered paraglider trip flying the coast of Panama to the coast of Columbia. As summer begins to wind down, I hope that it’s been good for you and that you’ve gotten to fly a lot! Editorial

www.PSFmagazine.com | July-August 2016 | 5 4 | July-August 2016 | Powered Sport Flying Press Pass FAA Publishes Drone Regulations On June 21, 2016 the Federal Aviation Administration finalized the first operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (uas or ‘drones’), opening pathways towards fully integrating uas into the nation’s airspace. These new regulations work to harness new innovations safely, to spur job growth, advance critical scientific research and save lives. “We are part of a new era in aviation, and the potential for unmanned aircraft will make it safer and easier to do certain jobs, gather information, and deploy disaster relief,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “We look forward to working with the aviation community to support innovation, while maintaining our standards as the safest and most complex airspace in the world.” According to industry estimates, the rule could generate more than $82 billion for the U.S. economy and create more than 100,000 new jobs over the next 10 years. The new rule, which takes effect in late August, offers safety regulations for unmanned aircraft drones weighing less than 55 pounds that are conducting non-hobbyist operations. The rule’s provisions are designed to minimize risks to other aircraft and people and property on the ground. The regulations require pilots to keep an unmanned aircraft within visual line of sight. Operations are allowed during daylight and during twilight if the drone has anti-collision lights. The new regulations also address height and speed restrictions and other operational limits, such as prohibiting flights over unprotected people on the ground who aren’t directly participating in the uas operation. The faa is offering a process to waive some restrictions if an operator proves the proposed flight will be conducted safely under a waiver. The faa will make an online portal available to apply for these waivers in the months ahead. “With this new rule, we are taking a careful and deliberate approach that balances the need to deploy this new technology with the faa’s mission to protect public safety,” said faa Administrator Michael Huerta. “But this is just our first step. We’re already working on additional rules that will expand the range of operations.” Under the final rule, the person actually flying a drone must be at least 16 years old and have a remote pilot certificate with a small uas rating, or be directly supervised by someone with such a certificate. To qualify for a remote pilot certificate, an individual must either pass an initial aeronautical knowledge test at an faa-approved knowledge testing center or have an existing non-student Part 61 pilot certificate. If qualifying under the latter provision, a pilot must have completed a flight review in the previous 24 months and must take a uas online training course provided by the faa. The tsa will conduct a security background check of all remote pilot applications prior to issuance of a certificate. Operators are responsible for ensuring a drone is safe before flying, but the faa is not requiring small uas to comply with current agency airworthiness standards or aircraft certification. Instead, the remote pilot will simply have to perform a preflight visual and operational check of the small uas to ensure that safety-pertinent systems are functioning property. This includes checking the communications link between the control station and the uas. Although the new rule does not specifically deal with privacy issues in the use of drones, and the faa does not regulate how uas gather data on people or property, the faa is acting to address privacy considerations in this area. The faa strongly encourages all uas pilots to check local and state laws before gathering information through remote sensing technology or photography. As part of a privacy education campaign, the agency will provide all drone users with recommended privacy guidelines as part of the uas registration process and through the faa’s B4UFly mobile app. The faa also will educate all commercial drone pilots on privacy during their pilot certification process; and will issue new guidance to local and state governments on drone privacy issues. The faa’s effort builds on the privacy “best practices” the National Telecommunications and Information Administration published last month as the result of a year-long outreach initiative with privacy advocates and industry. Part 107 will not apply to model aircraft. Model aircraft operators must continue to satisfy all the criteria specified in Section 336 of Public Law 112-95 (which will now be codified in Part 101), including the stipulation they be operated only for hobby or recreational purposes. For more information, visit www.faa.gov.

www.PSFmagazine.com | July-August 2016 | 7 6 | July-August 2016 | Powered Sport Flying Press Pass President Signs FAA Funding Bill That Includes Aeromedical Reform Language The Experimental Aircraft Association was happy to announce that a huge number of eaa members and other aviators will now be free from many of the expenses and hassles of the current faa medical certification system under legislation signed by the president on July 15th that reforms that system. The provision was included in an faa funding extension that replaces a short-term funding measure that expired the same day. “It ’s important to celebrate this moment, which has been a long time coming and resulted from an incredible amount of work over the past five years,” said Jack J. Pelton, eaa ceo/ Chairman. “eaa was a leader in getting this done because it was the right thing to do for members, working in cooperation with fellow aviation organizations, congressional leaders, and others to persistently pursue this path against many challenges. This win is for everyone who loves recreational flight.” The aeromedical reform was indicated as a top advocacy priority for eaa members for a number of years, and led to eaa and aopa initially petitioning the faa for changes in the third-class medical certification process. The goal was to reduce the unnecessary regulatory and expense barriers that pushed aviators out of recreational flying and kept potential pilots from engaging in aviation. This new law, which will fully take effect within the next 12 months, surpasses the initial petition request by including more pilots and aircraft. Who will benefit from this reform? Anyone who flies with a third-class medical certificate can benefit from this reform. In fact, almost anyone who has held a regular or special issuance third-class medical certificate within the 10 years preceding the date the legislation is enacted will never again need to visit an aviation medical examiner (ame). If you’ve never held a third-class medical certificate, you will need to get a medical certificate one-time only. If your regular or special issuance medical certificate lapsed more than 10 years before the legislation is enacted, you will need to get a medical certificate one time only. And if you develop certain cardiac, neurological, or psychological conditions, you will need a one-time only special issuance medical. What’s in the bill? You will need to visit your personal physician at least once every four years and provide an faa-developed checklist of issues to be discussed during the visit. Both you and your physician will need to sign the checklist saying that you discussed the items on it. You will then need to make a note of the visit and include the checklist in your logbook. You do not need to report the outcome of the visit or file any paperwork with the faa unless you are specifically requested to do so. You also will need to take online training in aeromedical factors every two years. The training will be offered free of charge. Pilots flying under the new rules will be allowed to operate aircraft that weigh up to 6,000 pounds, carry up to five passengers plus the pilot in command, fly at altitudes below 18,000 feet, and at speeds of up to 250 knots. Pilots, if appropriately rated, can fly vfr or ifr in qualified aircraft. When will these new rules go into effect? Now that the legislation has been signed into law, the faa will begin a rulemaking process to make the regulatory changes required by the legislation. To ensure that pilots don’t have to wait indefinitely, there is a provision in the legislation that says if the faa has not produced a final rule by July 2017 pilots can operate within the parameters of the legislation without fear of enforcement action. To ensure that pilots don’t have to wait indefinitely, there is a provision in the legislation that says if the faa has not produced a final rule within one year of the legislation becoming law pilots can operate within the parameters of the legislation without fear of enforcement action. In other words, once the legislation has been enacted, pilots will be able to fly under its provisions within one year. Less if the rulemaking is completed more quickly. Do I have to go to an ame for the general medical exam required every four years? How does the faa know that I complied with that rule? No, you can go to any primary care physician for your exam and you do not need to visit an ame. To demonstrate compliance, just enter the visit in your logbook. There’s nothing to report to the faa unless specifically requested.

www.PSFmagazine.com | July-August 2016 | 9 8 | July-August 2016 | Powered Sport Flying Press Pass On June 9, 2016, the faa issued an updated faa Order 5190.6, Airport Compliance Handbook. The intent of the policy is to ensure that the federal investment in federally obligated airports is protected by making aeronautical facilities available to aeronautical users, and by ensuring that airport sponsors receive fair market value for use of airport property for non-aeronautical purposes. The policy implements several Grant Assurances, including Grant Assurance 5, Preserving Rights and Powers; Grant Assurance 22, Economic Nondiscrimination; Grant Assurance 24, Fee and Rental Structure; and Grant Assurance 25, Airport Revenues. The updated policy addressed several areas that the old policy seemed too restrictive over. For example, most people agree that hangars should be used to store aircraft and not for non-aviation uses, but, they argue the proposed policy is too restrictive on the storage of non-aviation related items in a hangar along with an aircraft. A hangar with an aircraft in it still has a large amount of room for storage and other incidental uses, and that space can be used with no adverse effect on the use and storage of the aircraft. Another area that needed clarification was to make sure that it is acceptable to park a vehicle in the hangar while the aircraft is out of the hangar being used. Other things the new policy addresses include that it is admissable to build a kit airplane in a hangar and to have a lounge area, among others. Aeronautical uses for hangars may now include: 1. Storage of active aircraft. 2. Final assembly of aircraft under construction. 3. Non-commercial construction of amateur-built or kitbuilt aircraft. 4. Maintenance, repair, or refurbishment of aircraft, but not the indefinite storage of nonoperational aircraft. 5. Storage of aircraft handling equipment, e.g., towbars, glider tow equipment, workbenches, and tools and materials used in the servicing, maintenance, repair or outfitting of aircraft. Provided the hangar is used primarily for aeronautical purposes, an airport sponsor may permit non-aeronautical items to be stored in hangars provided the items do not interfere with the aeronautical use of the hangar. While sponsors may adopt more restrictive rules for use of hangars, the faa will generally not consider items to interfere with the aeronautical use of the hangar unless the items: 1. Impede the movement of the aircraft in and out of the hangar or impede access to aircraft or other aeronautical contents of the hangar. 2. Displace the aeronautical contents of the hangar. A vehicle parked at the hangar while the vehicle owner is using the aircraft will not be considered to displace the aircraft. 3. Impede access to aircraft or other aeronautical contents of the hangar. 4. Are used for the conduct of a non-aeronautical business or municipal agency function from the hangar (including storage of inventory). 5. Are stored in violation of airport rules and regulations, lease provisions, building codes or local ordinances. Hangars still may not be used as a residence, with a limited exception for sponsors providing an on-airport residence for a full-time airport manager, watchman, or airport operations staff for remotely located airports. The faa differentiates between a typical pilot resting facility or aircrew quarters versus a hangar residence or hangar home. The former are designed to be used for overnight and/or resting periods for aircrew, and not as a permanent or even temporary residence. This policy applies regardless of whether the hangar occupant leases the hangar from the airport sponsor or developer, or the hangar occupant constructed the hangar at the occupant’s own expense while holding a ground lease. When land designated for aeronautical use is made available for construction of hangars, the hangars built on the land are subject to the sponsor’s obligations to use aeronautical facilities for aeronautical use. Use of Hangars for Construction of an Aircraft- The big win for amateur builders, and one that the eaa advocated strongly for, is that non-commercial construction of amateur-built or kit-built aircraft is now considered an aeronautical activity. As with any aeronautical activity, an airport sponsor may lease or approve the lease of hangar space for this activity without faa approval. Airport sponsors are not required to construct special facilities or upgrade existing facilities for construction activities. Airport sponsors are urged to consider the appropriate safety measures to accommodate these users. Airport sponsors also should consider incorporating construction progress targets in the lease to ensure that the hangar will be used for final assembly and storage of an operational aircraft within a reasonable term after project start. Hangar Use Clarified Support Our Advertisers Aircraft Spruce began distributing printed copies and CD versions of their new 2016-2017 catalog at eaa’s AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Few people today begin a homebuilt or restoration project without an Aircraft Spruce catalog and most people who own a certified aircraft find it invaluable for routine maintenance, upgrades, and pilot supplies. There are hundreds of new products in the catalog as one might expect of a company that offers over 100,000 different items relating to aviation. The 2016-2017 catalog cover is a Britt Dietz original photo of a P-40CWarhawk, and there are many photos of our Aircraft Spruce team, who have helped to make Aircraft Spruce a success in customer service. View Aircraft Spruce’s complete product line at www.aircraftspruce.com. Request your complimentary copy of the company’s free catalog (in print or on CD). For more information, please contact Aircraft Spruce at 877-477-7823. Aircraft Spruce 2016-2017 Catalog Leading Edge Air Foils, llc (leaf) is proud and excited to announce the launch of our New Easy-to-Use Website. Check it out on your Smart Phone, tablet or computer! Shop the entire catalog at www.leadingedgeairfoils.com. LEAF’s web store features a full line of Rotax parts, instruments, wheels and brakes, tires, exhaust systems, consumables, elt’s, lighting, fuel tanks and components, pilot supplies, and much more. LEAF is the Central usa independent rotax Service Center (iSC) and one of the oldest and largest suppliers of Ultralight and Light Sport Aircraft parts. LEAF operates from a manufacturing and warehouse facility located on the east side of two grass air strips leased by Wag-Aero. Experienced technicians are available for everything from maintenance to overhaul on all rotax two- and four-stroke aircraft engines. LEAF maintains a substantial inventory of rotax engines and spare parts in addition to many other Ultralight and Light Sport Aircraft parts. Our 140-page catalog can be viewed electronically at onlinecatalog.leadingedgeairfoils.com to make your browsing and shopping more convenient. We welcome suggestions to improve your shopping experience. LEAF offers same day shipping on most items. LEAF Online Shopping

www.PSFmagazine.com | July-August 2016 | 11 10 | July-August 2016 | Powered Sport Flying

www.PSFmagazine.com | July-August 2016 | 13 12 | July-August 2016 | Powered Sport Flying World Records and Attempts Gyroplane • Sub-Class: E-3b / Autogyros: take-off weight 500 to 1,000 kg (1,102 to 2,204 lb) • Category: General • Group: 1, Piston Engine • Type of Record: Speed over a recognized course • Pilot: Paul A Salmon (usa) • Aircraft: M 22 / Magni powered by Rotax 914 • Previous Records: No records set yet. • Claim Number: 17646 • Course/Location: Long Beach, CA (usa)–Jacksonville, FL (usa) • Performance: 110.75 km/h (68.82 mph) • Date: 8/24/2015 and... • Claim Number: 17673 • Course/Location: Jacksonville, FL (usa)–Long Beach, CA (usa) • Performance: 107.45 km/h (66.77 mph) • Date: 8/26/2015 and... • Claim Number: 17674 • Course/Location: Long Beach, CA (usa)– Jacksonville, FL (usa) and return • Performance: 90.96 km/h (56.52 mph) • Date: 8/26/2015 Gyroplane • Sub-Class: E-3a / Autogyros: take-off weight less than 500 kg (1,102 lb) • Category: General • Group: 1, Piston Engine • Type of Record: Speed over a recognized course • Pilot: John S. Craparo (usa) • Members: Dayton A. Dabbs (usa) • Aircraft: M 16 / Magni powered by Rotax 914 • Previous Record: No records set yet. • Claim Number: 17678 • Course/Location: Dallas, TX (usa)– Los Angeles, CA (usa) • Performance: 56.48 km/h (35.1 mph) • Date: 10/5/2015 and... • Claim Number: 17713 • Course/Location: Los Angeles, CA (usa)–New York, NY (usa) • Performance: 63.54 km/h (39.48 mph) • Date: 10/9/2015 and... • Claim Number: 17714 • Course/Location: New York, NY (usa)–Dallas, TX (usa) • Performance: 37.30 km/h (23.18 mph) • Date: 10/14/2015 FAI has ratified the following Class E (Rotorcraft) and Class R (Microlights and Paramotors) World records. The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, the National Aeronautic Association, the United States Ultralight Association and Powered Sport Flying Magazine all congratulate the Pilots on their splendid achievements. World Records Support Our Advertisers Powered Paraglider • Claim Number: 17498 • Sub-Class: rpf2t / Paramotors: Paraglider Control / Foot-launched / Flown with two persons / Thermal Engine • Category: Not applicable • Group: Not applicable • Type of Record: Altitude • Course/Location: Col du Midi, massif du Mont Blanc (France) • Performance: 5’066 m (16,620 feet) • Pilot: Anthony Green (United Kingdom) • Members: Eliot Nochez (United Kingdom) • Aircraft: Dual Lite / bgd powered by Moster 185 • Date: 4/22/2015 • Previous Record: 4 605 m (07.12.2012) Helicopter • Claim Number: 17749 • Sub-Class: E-1a / Helicopters: take off weight less than 500 kg (1,102 lb) • Category: General • Group: 2, Turbine • Type of Record: Altitude without payload • Course/Location: Bolzano (Italy) • Performance: 6,705.00 m (21,998 feet) • Pilot: Simone Moro (Italy) • Date: 11/12/2015 • Previous Record: 4,789 m (15,712 feet) (12/29/1953–Jean Dabos, France)

www.PSFmagazine.com | July-August 2016 | 15 14 | July-August 2016 | Powered Sport Flying World Records Gyroplane • Sub-Class: E-3a / Autogyros: take-off weight less than 500 kg (1,102 lb) • Group: 1, Piston Engine • Course/Location: Ponte di Piave, TV (Italy) • Pilot: Donatella Ricci (Italy) • Aircraft: M 16 / Magni powered by Rotax 914 • Date: 11/8/2015 • Claim Number: 17734 • Category: General • Type of Record: Altitude without payload • Performance: 8,399 m (27,556 feet) • Previous Record: 8,049 m (26,407 feet) (4/20/2004–Andrew C. Keech, usa) and... • Claim Number: 17741 • Category: Female • Type of Record: Time to climb to a height of 3,000 m (9,843 feet) • Performance: 13 min 44 sec • Pilot: Donatella Ricci (Italy) • Previous Record: No record set yet. and... • Claim Number: 17742 • Category: Female • Type of Record: Time to climb to a height of 6,000 m (19,685 feet) • Performance: 25 min 40 sec • Previous Record: No record set yet. Fai has received the following Class E (Rotorcraft) Class R (Microlights) World record claims. The details shown below are provisional. When all the evidence required has been received and checked, the exact figures will be established and the record ratified (if appropriate). Airplane • Claim Number: 17783 • Sub-Class: ral2t (Microlights: Movable Aerodynamic Control / Landplane / Flown with two persons / Thermal Engine) • Type of Record: Speed over a straight course • Course/Location: Ozzano Dell’Emilia, BO (Italy) • Performance: 323.3124 km/h (200.89 mph) • Pilot: Alberto Rodolfo Porto (Italy) • Crew: Sara Della Moretta (Italy) • Date: 12/16/2015 • Current Record: 300.51 km/h (186.7 mph) (6/30/2015–Eric De Barberin-Barberini, France) If you are in the United States and would like to set an aviation world record, you should first read the current FAI Sporting Code. For Microlights, it is called Section 10 and can be downloaded for no charge from the microlight section of www.fai.org. For Rotorcraft, the part of the Sporting Code you need to refer to is Section 9. It can also be downloaded for no charge. Then, contact the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) to learn more about how you can set your own record! Visit them at at www.naa.aero. Gyroplane • Claim Number: 17812 • Sub-Class: E-3b / Autogyros: take-off weight 500 to 1,000 kg (1,102 to 2,204 lb) • Category: General • Group: 1, Piston Engine • Type of Record: Speed over a straight 15/25 km course • Course/Location: Fertőszentmiklós (Hungary) • Performance: 181,00 km/h • Pilot: Christian Kurz (Austria) • Autogyro: AC20 / FD-Composites powered by 914 / Rotax • Date: 2/12/2016 • Current Record: 131 km/h (2/1/2007– Andrew C. Keech, usa) Gyroplane • Claim Number: 17829 • Sub-Class: E-3b / Autogyros: take-off weight 500 to 1,000 kg (1,102 to 2,204 lb) • Category: General • Group: 1, Piston Engine • Type of Record: Distance over a closed circuit without landing • Course/Location: Cape Girardeau, MO (usa) • Performance: 1,427 km (886.69 miles) • Pilot: Paul A Salmon (usa) • Autogyro: M 22 / Magni • Date: 4/28/2016 • Current Record: 1,019.09 km (633.2 miles) (2/9/2006–Andrew C. Keech, usa) FAI has cancelled the following Class R (Microlights and Paramotors) World record: Weight Shift Control • Claim Number: 17103 • Sub-Class: rwl2t (Microlights: Weight-shift Control / Landplane / Flown with two persons / Thermal Engine) • Type of Record: Speed over a closed circuit of 50 km (31 miles) • Course/Location: Douzy (France) • Performance: 169.97 km/h (105.6 mph) • Pilot: François Denis (France) • Crew: Dimitrios Papageorgiou (France) • Microlight: Quick 912 / P&M Aviation powered by 912 / Rotax • Date: 4/29/2014 • Current Record: 170.77 km/h (106.1 mph) (6/21/2013–Gordon Douglas, United Kingdom) • Reason for cancellation: Does not supersede the existing record.

www.PSFmagazine.com | July-August 2016 | 17 16 | July-August 2016 | Powered Sport Flying What Is Happening Where One of the best ways to get started with flying is to visit others already involved in the sport. And one of the most relaxed ways to do that is by participating in fly-ins and other events. You can normally find someone there who will be glad to help you and get you started in the right direction. If you would you like to see your event listed here, visit www.psfmagazine.com/list-your-flying-event. Calendar

www.PSFmagazine.com | July-August 2016 | 19 18 | July-August 2016 | Powered Sport Flying www.sportaviationvillage.com Ultralights, Light-Sport Aircraft and Homebuilts Demo Flights, All Day Every Day Educational Seminars Workshops Exhibitors: Avionics, Electronics, Pilot Gear, and Planes Homebuilts Display Underwing Camping Orlando DeLand 1st Annual Showcase Nov. 3-5, 2016 Committed toSport Aviation What Is Happening Where

www.PSFmagazine.com | July-August 2016 | 21 20 | July-August 2016 | Powered Sport Flying Gyroplane Records by John S. Craparo The National Aeronautic Association (naa) held its annual Summer Awards Ceremony on June 15, 2016. The event is a celebration of all ratified record flights claimed during 2015. Among the invited record holders were Dr. Paul Salmon of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Dayton Dabbs of Taylor, Texas; and John Craparo of Georgetown, Texas. These pilots accepted certificates which reflect their record flights in modern gyroplanes. The presentations were made by naa officials Jonathan Gaffney, outgoing president, and Skip Ringo, vice-chairman of the board. Art Greenfield, director of contests and records, was a wonderful master of ceremony for the event. Nine of the twelve flights recognized were given special recognition as the Most Memorable of 2015. These included Dr. Salmon’s record for distance without landing of 1,027.17 miles in a gyroplane. He flew non-stop from El Paso, Texas to Cape Girardeau, Missouri in his Magni M22–Class E3b during November. Paul was also recognized for the other speed record flights he made in 2015 where he set round-trip transcontinental records between California and Florida. Craparo and Dabbs were recognized for the triangular course speed records they set flying fromDallas, Texas to Los Angeles, California, to New York City, New York, to Dallas, Texas during October. They were also recognized for setting a transcontinental speed record fromWest to East between Los Angeles and New York City in John’s stock Magni M16–Class E3a. Paul’s gyroplane was classified with a takeoff weight of 1,102 < 2,205 pounds and the Craparo/Dabbs machine was classified with a takeoff weight < 1,102 pounds. Each pilot or team was given several minutes to speak. John and Dayton advocated for the modern gyroplane, explaining its versatility over a range of missions. Stability, controlability, maneuverability, ease of operation and safety were reflected in their successful open-cockpit flight of over 5,365 miles. They reached altitudes as high as 10,500’ over western ranges in temperatures ranging from 10–85°F. The pair appealed for faa rule changes to allow these machines under the far Part 21.190 regulation. The ceremony included a cocktail party before and a meet and greet after. Buzz Aldrin was in attendance and he mixed with the honorees and their guests. Colonel Joe and Sherry Kittinger attended as special guests of Craparo and Dabbs. Art Greenfield recognized both Aldrin and Kittinger during his opening remarks. Joe, who still holds several balloon and fixed-wing records, expressed his enthusiasm for Paul’s endurance flights. The Kittingers have been huge supporters of John and Dayton and the gyronauts were very touched by their attendance. The first man to make a solo crossing of the Atlantic (Maine to Italy) who also held the record for the highest skydive in history (102,800’) for 52 years is quite an example. The naa hosted a wonderful affair. The pilots encourage all psf readers to consider setting some records whether for the fun, personal satisfaction, adventure or advocacy. More information about aviation record setting and photos from the evening can be found at: www.naa.aero. Gyronauts Lauded in D.C. From top to bottom: Jonathan Gaffney, Skip Ringo and Art Greenfield flank Craparo and Dabbs, a bunch of happy fellas. Chris Salmon, Col. Joe and Dr. Paul pose for a legends photo. Breck Craparo discusses Mohammed Ali with Joe Kittinger and Buzz Aldrin after the moonwalker showed them a ring presented to him by the boxer. Gyroplane Market by Kai Bode The Aero is the biggest trade fair for general and sports aviation in Europe. As in every year, it was a big turnout of 160+ exhibitors showing off their portfolio. It is also traditionally the forum to premier new developments in the lsa and Ultralight/Microlight league. This makes it particularly interesting for gyroplane enthusiasts like myself, as gyroplanes are usually in this weight-class. A quick outlook into the legal background for sports aviation: In the usa there is a sport aviation class, admitting planes with a maximum of two occupants and a maximum takeoff weight (mtow) of 600 kg (1320 pounds), also limiting speeds and equipment in terms of not allowing retractable gear and other higher complexity amendments like in-flight adjustable props. Unfortunately, at the time of inception of the lsa, gyroplanes were not included in this rule. Most gyros in the US are instead certified as experimental-amateur-built, which has no limitations on mtow, speed, retractable gear, or in-flight adjustable props. However there are limitations on what the aircraft can be used for such as flight instruction for hire or rental. And of course a sport pilot for gyroplane is limited to flying aircraft that meet the definition of an lsa. To fly more complex gyroplanes a private pilot rating is required. In Europe the Ultralight/Microlight rule is slightly different, with only 450 kg (472.5 kg {1042 pounds} with a recovery parachute) for fixed wing planes and 560 kg (1235 pounds) for gyroplanes. On the up-side, there are less limitations in equipment and no limitation in speed, so that there are planes with top-speed of 300 km/h (186.4 mph) available. Even though the Volocopter isn’t the focus of this story, the unique rotorcraft was featured at AERO. The company presented the first manned flights with the ‘White Lady’ based on a German ‘Permit to Fly’. Aero 2016

www.PSFmagazine.com | July-August 2016 | 23 22 | July-August 2016 | Powered Sport Flying Gyroplane Market My focus, as always, will be on gyroplanes, where no speed records were recently broken. This year was not as rich in terms of innovations. But there were still some to look at; I will take you through the companies as we go. If not stated differently, all gyroplanes were using Rotax 912 or 914 engines with 100 or 115 hp. Autogyro Europe, the market leader, possibly the world leader, showed a new three-seater, very open model. This cannot be flown under the European rule, so they are looking at foreign markets to get this one certified. The engine is a two-cylinder four-stroke, based on the Swiss Weber racing engine, converted by LSA-Engine. It produces 145 hp out of a 750 cc bore. This engine is also available for the mtosport, the most successful open two-seater, instead of the usual Rotax engine. They showed commercial applications, like police, surveillance or geo-scanning as well as agricultural spraying. The Cavalon electric was also on display in the e-flight hall. They claim they were able to fly up to one hour on one charge. The tandemmtosport starts in an open (mto-free) version at 50,000 Euros. The fully enclosed tandem-seating Calidus starts at 65,000 ($74,861.15 usd), the side-by-side Cavalon at 75,000 Euros ($86,378.25 usd).     ELA was very present this year, showing their open 07S and Junior as well as the new, fully enclosed Eclipse. The ela 07 and 08 are open tandem gyroplanes starting at about 55,000 Euros ($63,344.05 usd). The Junior, slightly smaller and with no dual control options, will start at 45,000 Euros ($51,826.95 usd), the Eclipse starts at 65,000 ($74,861.15 usd). The Junior was intended as a budget model for under 40,000 Euros ($46,068.40 usd) with a different engine, but in the end, they had to go back to the expensive Rotax 912. The Eclipse is equipped with a very luxurious interior and clever solutions to make this a great aircraft. It can be flown open with a small detachable windscreen, or fully enclosed. The flight reviews so far are great. I have already booked an appointment for a test-flight.      Captions: 1. LSA-Engine’s Weber racing engine conversion 2. Autogyro float gyroplane 3-4. Autogyro’s 3-place gyroplane 5. Autogyro Camera Ship 6. Autogryo Ag gyroplane 7. Autogryo Police 8. Autogry Electric 9. ELA Junior

www.PSFmagazine.com | July-August 2016 | 25 24 | July-August 2016 | Powered Sport Flying by Roy Beisswenger Powered Parachute Captions: 1. ELA Eclipse from Behind 2. ELA Eclipse cockpit 3. ELA 07 Cougar 4. Celier Xenon Celier was the pioneer in the side-by-side market. The two-seater Xenon was the first one on the market and again showed a new model, Xenon 4, this year. Additionally they showed the new med-evac version of the Xenon. It is a good part longer and offers the possibility to put a stretcher in on the passenger side and evacuate a person from a hard-toreach location. There seems to be a lot of interest, especially from the military. In Europe there will be a version without the big front door but with a passenger seat, so lots of luggage space for trips or geo-sensing equipment to be mounted. As the engine, the Rotax 912 were turbo-charged up to 140 hp. The standard two-seater Xenon 4 starts at 83,000 Euros ($95,591.93 usd).    

www.PSFmagazine.com | July-August 2016 | 27 26 | July-August 2016 | Powered Sport Flying Rotorvox presented their luxurious side-by-side-seater, a dream come true. They are now approved in Germany but you have to bring 150 thousand Euros to the table for the basic version. Trendak is offering a side-by-side-seater named Tercel (90,000 Euros {$103,653.90 usd}), very similar to the Celier model, as they were once partners and split some years ago. Additionally, however, there is a new Taifun model (137,000 Euros {$157,784.27 usd}), which looks like a luxury version, with lots of glass and more room. Also there is a stronger engine built in, which also means more speed and load capability. The flight-testing for the German approval is under way. Trendak traditionally also utilizes Rotax engines, but supercharged, with a belt-driven compressor. This engine reaches 145 hp. Another very special gyroplane caught everyone’s attention: A six-seater dual engine gyroplane, clearly not for the ultralight market. This seems to be more of a technology demonstrator but it was impressive to look at.     DTA, the French trike manufacturer, has a tandem two-seater on display, which has the German approval since last year. Maybe the high price of 70,000 Euros ($80,619.70 usd) is contributing to the fact that there were not many sales yet. Captions: 1-3. Celier Aviation C-44 Multipurpose Gyroplane configured for MedEvac 4. DTA’s two-seat offering 5-6. Rotorvox’s two-place 7-8. Trendak’s six-place, twinengine gyroplane    

www.PSFmagazine.com | July-August 2016 | 29 28 | July-August 2016 | Powered Sport Flying Gyroplane Trixy had no new groundbreaking developments on display, but they were showing an enhanced version of their standard model, with camera mount, turbocharged 145 hp Rotax engine and extra fuel pod. This can be used for surveillance or check-flights for railways or power lines. Also there they have a test-program for the flat-head D-Motor, one of the few alternatives to the ubiquitous Rotax engine. Prices start at 62,000 Euros ($71,406.02 usd). There weren’t as many new players this year and some old ones, like Magni, didn’t even show up. We seem to have reached a plateau in terms of new developments and companies. The prices have remained on a very high level. What other noteworthy things could be seen? I found many things worth mentioning, but here are a couple: Evolo. Well, this was bound to happen: With multicopters taking over the RC-plane market almost completely, it was only a matter of time before someone would build one with people sitting inside. German Evolo took the bait and the their aircraft can be seen at the beginning of this story. The first maiden flight of 20 minutes has been made and this looks really like a foolproof aircraft. The biggest challenge of course is the battery, but with the current innovation cycles in batteries we may soon see this become an interesting option for short-range flights. The control system is of course by wire, highly automated and controlled by multiple, redundant gyro-stabilized control systems. Even if several engines or batteries fail, it should still be able to fly and land safely. Rotorschmiede. The smallest helicopter by Rotorschmiede, with a fully-fledged co-axial double rotor also attracted a lot of attention. They had only done some tethered flights so far, but are confident of getting it into the air this year. • Captions: 1. Tendrak Taifun (front) and Tercel (rear) 2. Trixi Eye 3. Trixi D-Motor Installation 4. Rotorschmiede co-axial helicopter    

www.PSFmagazine.com | July-August 2016 | 31 30 | July-August 2016 | Powered Sport Flying Rotorcraft News Dr. Bruce Charnov Receives the John J. Schneider Historical Achievement Award Ahs International —The Vertical Flight Technical Society— honored members and vertical flight leaders for their outstanding achievements during the Grand Awards Banquet on May 18, 2016, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Awards Banquet, sponsored by Sikorsky, was one of the highlights of the 72nd Annual Forum & Technology Display. Mark Miller, Vice President of Research and Technology at Sikorsky, welcomed attendees on behalf of the host company, with its nearby Development Flight Center (dfc). This was the first time that the ahs Forum had ever been held in Florida. As part of the ceremony, Dr. Bruce Charnov received the John J. Schneider Historical Achievement Award. Established in 2003 in memory of vertical flight historian John J. Schneider, this award is given to an individual for distinguished achievement in encouraging appreciation of, and enhancing access to, the history and legacy of vertical flight aviation. This year’s award was presented to Dr. Bruce H. Charnov (right), Professor Emeritus, Hofstra University. Dr. Charnov is a world-renowned expert on the history of rotary-wing aircraft with a specialization in autogyros and gyroplanes. During his tenure at Hofstra University, he performed world-class research on early rotary-wing aircraft and industry pioneers. In 2003, he directed a major conference at Hofstra entitled, “From Autogiro to Gyroplane: The Past, Present and Future of an Aviation Industry.” That same year, he served as guest curator for the Hofstra Museum for an exhibit on autogiros and gyroplanes. For the last 10 years, he has contributed to publications for the Popular Rotorcraft Association. In 2012, he wrote a 1,200+ page, four-volume history of pra. Dr. Charnov is also a contributor to Powered Sport Flying Magazine. Support Our Advertisers

www.PSFmagazine.com | July-August 2016 | 33 32 | July-August 2016 | Powered Sport Flying T H E U L T I M A T E T E X T B O O K O N P O W E R E D P A R A C H U T E S Information you need from novice to pilot A true ground school in a 470 page book Over 450 photos and illustrations Replaces 30+ training references Curated collection of federal aviation regulations Cross-Indexed with the Practical Test Standards With Chapters on these topics: Flight Training and Pilot Documents • Aircraft Structure • Principles of Flight • Aerodynamics of Flight • Flight Controls • Engines • Aircraft Systems • Aircraft Instruments • Flight Manuals, Operating Limitations, and Other Documents • Weight and Balance • Maintenance and Inspections • Aircraft Performance • Weather Theory • Weather Reports • Preflight • Parachute Layout and Stowing • Departures and Climbs • Airport Operations • Approaches and Landings • Maneuvers • Sectionals and Airspace • Sectionals and Navigation • Medical Factors • Aeronautical Decision Making • Emergency Procedures • Night Operations • Glossary • Index $149 price includes shipping. Purchase online at www.poweredparachutebook.com. Order by phone by calling toll free 1-800-867-5430. By mail, send a check to Sport Aviation Press, PO Box 38, Greenville, IL 62246. Classified Order Form PAYMENT INFORMATION (Make Checks Payable To Sport Aviation Press)  Visa  MasterCard  American Express  Discover  Check Card Number _ __________________________________ Expiration Date _____________cvv No. _ _______________ Signature _____________________________________ ADVERTISER INFORMATION Name _ ______________________________________ Company _ ____________________________________ Address _ _____________________________________ City/State/Zip ___________________________________ Phone _ ______________________________________ Fax/E-mail _ ___________________________________ CHOOSE YOUR CLASSIFICATION  Accessories  Dealers  Instructional Schools  Powered Parachutes  Trailers  Airplanes (Light Sport)  Employment  Miscellaneous  Powered Paragliders  Travel  Airplanes (Ultralight)  Engines  Parachutes (Ballistic)  Propellers  Trikes  Books & Literature  Gyroplanes  Parachutes (ppc)  Services  Videos  Business Opportunities  Helicopters  Plans  To Trade  Wanted Ads Start At Only $11 For 20 Words! (3 Issue Minimum Run) PLEASE PRINT YOUR AD LEGIBLY (One Word Per Blank) $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 $11.55 $12.10 $12.65 $13.20 $13.75 $14.30 $14.85 $15.40 $15.95 $16.50 $17.05 $17.60 $18.15 $18.70 $19.25 $19.80 $20.35 $20.90 $21.45 $22.00 $22.55 $21.10 $23.65 $24.20 $24.75 $25.30 $25.85 $26.40 $26.95 $27.50 For clarification please rewrite phone, web or e-mail here: ___________________________________________________ Additional words $.55 each CALCULATE CHARGE Price for Word Count (Use price following the last word in your ad.) . . $_ _____ Optional Photo or Image( $10.00) . . . . . . . $_ _____ Sub-Total for Ad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $_ _____ Times Number of Months (Minimum of 3) . . . . _______ Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $_ _____ YOU CAN PLACE YOUR ORDER BY PHONE You can place your order by phone by calling (800) 867-5430. Of course Sport Aviation Press is not responsible for misunderstandings resulting from telephone placements. You can send this form and payment to: Sport Aviation Press PO Box 38, Greenville, IL 62246 Fax (618) 664-4831 or e-mail vickie@easyflight.com Please complete this form, detach and mail or fax to Powered Sport Flying. If you don’t want to damage your issue, you can phone your ad in or request a pdf file by emailing vickie@easyflight.com. Please place only one ad per form to reduce confusion. Your classified ad must run for a minimum of 3 issues and be paid at submission. Cost per issue: $.55 per word with a minimum of 20 words. (E-mail or web addresses and phone numbers are each counted as one word.) Images will be an additional $10.00 per issue, minimum 3 issues. Bold headlines at no additional cost, additional bold words $.10 extra per word. No tear sheets provided for orders under $100 per month.

www.PSFmagazine.com | July-August 2016 | 35 34 | July-August 2016 | Powered Sport Flying Classifieds Powered Parachutes (1605) 2014 Six Chuter Legend. Rotax 582, SLSA, dual controls, electric start, Warp Drive, PD chute, 130 hours. $19,995. Fresh Annual. (509) 786-2142 or bnelson79@charter.net. (WA) (1605) Six Chuter SR7XL. Rotax 582 with electric start. Powerfin prop, new canopy, 155 hours, fresh annual. N942WA. $7995. (509) 786-2142 or bnelson79@charter.net. (WA) (1608) Six Chuter 1999 SR5XP. N2492L. Blue 582 engine, spare 503 electric start, 500 square foot Apco chute. $10,900. Call (616) 446-9165, please leave message. (MI) (1610) Rotax 582, 65hp, electric starter, 4-blade propeller, elliptical wing, helmets, trailer, new radio, 75 hrs on engine. Call or text (419) 681-6903. $8,500, price negotiable, North Fairfield, Ohio. Great condition, text for pictures. (OH) (1610) 1991 Six Chuter single-seat, 503 Rotax, dual carbs, 500 square foot canopy (2004), 5 gallon gas tank, IvoProp 64 inches, 20.1 hrs since last overhaul (June 2012). Excellent condition. Cover and trailer included. $7,500. Email Kevin, kecarro2@ netscape.net or call (870) 746-4789. (AR) (1610) 2005 Six Chuter Legend. Rotax 582, 550 sq chute, 178 hours. Fresh annual. Make offer. (608) 752-3661. Always hangered. (WI) REAL ESTATE (1610) Over two acres of mountain views and fly fishing on the Nolichucky River with an ultralight airfield through your backyard. 45 miles from Bristol, Tennessee and Dollywood. $59,900. (423) 329-5999. (TN)) Rotorcraft (1608) New gyro. complete motor rebuild with new crank Subaru 2.2, 150 HP. Pilot weight no problem. Call for details, (618) 322-7415. (IL) (1608) Barnett J4B. $32,000. 4/2015 Annual and condition, castering front wheel, Subaru, Warp 4-blade. Trailer/hanger $8000. Photos/details joewhite.net or joewhite@sonic.net. (CA) Trikes (1412) Trike Instruction/Sales/Service 60 miles SW Chicago, IL. Sport Pilot instruction and examiner. Airborne & Air Creation. New & used trike sales. A&M Airsports. 630-664-1892. www.airsportster. com E-mail: michaelhudetz@att.net (IL) (1610) TC Trike, 2-seater. N Number. 447 Rotax, 153 hours. Hangered in Tennessee. Helmets, radio, and trailer included. $8,000 OBO. (615) 429-0840 or chipforrester@hotmail.com. (TN) Engines (1603) Kawasaki Package–Save 50% Engine, reduction drive, carburetor, exhaust, 0-time 64 lb. 40 hp. J-bird, 262-626-2611 (WI) Engines (1603) Engines From $200–Guaranteed Kawasaki, Rotax, Hirth and most other brands with the best reduction drive, Carburetor, exhaust selection of accessories with topnotch service from our friendly staff. J-bird, 210 Main Street, Kewaskum, WI 53040. 262-626-2611 (WI) Gyroplanes (1608) Dominator One. Rotax 503, 200:TT. $6000. Vern at (989) 352-6843. (MI) Instructional Schools (1604) Peach State Powered Parachutes. SLSA Airwolf and cfi available for Sport pilot, Part 103 instruction and check rides. www.poweredparachute.info (229) 798-0079. (GA) (1603) Flight Instruction Atlanta. Trikes and airplane plus sales/support. Light Sport and Ultralight from Jackson County Airport (19A). (561) 634-0866. (GA) (1512) Full Service Powered Parachute Instruction. FAA Sport Pilot Certified Flight Instructors and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. N-Numbered Powered Parachute available for accelerated instruction and check rides. www.EasyFlight.com (618) 664-9706. (1605) Sport Pilot training $115 per hour. Sky Cycle sales and service. Jasper, Tennessee, 20 miles west of Chattanooga. (423) 364-9379. www. flyhardtrikes.com. (TN) Classifieds Accessories (1603) NEED SAILS? Replacement sail sets by Ron Gonci are available only at the Ultralight Store. Phantom, Quicksilver, Explorer, Rotec, B1-RD, Flightstar and many more. Award-winning quality, personal service and reasonable prices and delivery. Call or write today! www.TheUltralightStore. biz; 4535WWhittier Ave, Hemet, CA 92545; (951) 925-7780. (CA) Airplanes (Light Sport) (1605) Quicksilver GT400 with an HKS700 4-stroke engine. 90 total hours. Navigation lights, landing light, hydraulic brakes, 10 gallon gas tank. New wing covers, UV-protected. Excellent condition, was rebuilt in 2006 as an Experimental LSA. Always hangered. Comes with a 20-foot enclosed trailer. $18,000 OBO. Richie, (203) 209-3720, Richietulie@ yahoo.com. (FL) Airplanes (Ultralight) (1608) Earthstar eGull Electric. Flown at Oshkosh, very low hours. $28,000, includes radio and headset. Mark Beierle, (805) 438-5235 or thundergul@ aol.com. Google eGull, watch it fly! (CA) Amphibians (1610) Aventura II, perfect condition, only 47 hrs hobs, engine removed, dual controls, retractable gear, fully instrumented, many extras, BRS5, custom trailer, all for $6,000. Joe (541) 741-1115, hilucin52@yahoo.com. (OR)) Books & Literature (1608) New Book! www.YouCanAffordToBeAPilot.com. 20% off for psf readers! (1608) Light-Sport Gyroplanes: An Introductory Guide. Now available at Amazon. com or visit www. Light-SportGyroplanes.com. (TX)

RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTUwNDI3MA==