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Edition 21 • APRiL 2017Welcome to NatioNal airWays corporatioN’s moNthly NeWsletter to the aviatioN iNdustry

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pIpEr annoUnCES pErSonalIzaTIonpaCkagE For M600

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NAC PArts DivisioNNAC Parts division based at Lanseria and Wonderboom Airports, acts as a distributor, agent or franchisee for a comprehensive range of General Aviation parts, supporting customers in Africa and worldwide.

NaC Parts holds more than 35 000 aviation line items in inventory at any one time linked to an advanced inventory management system, enabling our team to locate any item in stock within minutes.

NaC is appointed an Embraer Service Centre and Piper aircraft distributor for Sub-Saharan africa and maintains a comprehensive parts stock in support of these products and several other general aviation aircraft, including Beechcraft king airs and 1900 series of aircraft.

Given NaC’s 40 year association with Textron aviation, NaC Parts Division continues to hold generic products for Beechcraft and Hawker, and other general aviation items such as Flamemaster Sealants, Biobor JF, Dow Corning Consumables, GE lamps, aGS Hardware amongst others. Taking advantage of NaC’s bulk procurement of parts and careful freight management, provides customers with reduced freight and lower delivery costs.

Embraer

Goodyear

Eastman aviation Oils

Gill Batteries

DaVID ClaRk Headsets

ROCOl – lPS Products

TEMPEST Plugs & Filters

BEll Helicopters

OBINSON Helicopters

Piper aircraft

RaPCO

CHaMPION Spark Plugs & Filters

Concorde Batteries

aEROSHEll Oils & lubricants

Telex Headsets & accessories

DUNlOP Tyres

Various parts brands you will find on NAC’s shelves include:-

NaC’s quality policies and stringent attention to the requirements of regulating bodies such as the Faa, SaCaa and others, ensures that all aircraft parts are sold with the relevant certification documentation.

For more information on NAC’s aviation parts services,feel free to contact us on +27 11 267 5422 | +27 11 267 5000.

The friendly and capable aircraft parts team.

sub-sAhArAN AfriCAREGIONal SalES DIRECTOR

arnie came to Bell in 2003 as a consultant for the Presidential Helicopter replacement program, drawing on his US Marine Corps experience as a “Marine One” Presidential Command Pilot for Presidents Reagan and Bush.

Before Bell, arnie was the Executive Director, Sales and Marketing at HeliFlite Shares, llC, responsible for fractional helicopter sales primarily to “C”-level executives in the Commercial construction, Manufacturing, Finance, Entertainment and Fashion industries in New York City.

Prior to HeliFlite, arnie was a First Officer at US airways, flying the state-of-the-art airbus 320 series airliner, based out of Philadelphia. The events of Sept. 11, 2001 led to his departure from US airways.

Before flying for the airlines, arnie was a successful Stockbroker and Financial advisor for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter in Pensacola, Florida.

arnie retired from the United States Marine Corps in 1995 and earned

a Political Science Degree from the University of Washington. His graduate work was in Systems Management at The University of Southern California.

He lives in Johannesburg, South africa with his wife, Susan, and their 17-year old son, austin.

we pinned arnie down one morning and asked him some important questions!1. What do you enjoy most about

your job? I enjoy listening to customers’ helicopter needs and helping them find the best solutions.

2. What do you dislike the most? The necessary time away from my family.

3. Hobbies? Playing my ukuleles (I have 11 in my collection), my piano and my drums.

4. Favourite sport? american football, although I’ve grown quite fond of rugby.

5. What has been the biggest challenge in your life? Properly raising teenagers has to rank fairly high.

6. Who is your hero? Ronald Reagan

Arnie Easterly has been the Regional Sales Director for Sub-Saharan Africa since May, 2008. Prior to this assignment, he was the V-22 Osprey Business Development Manager based in Ft. Worth, Texas. His responsibilities included leadership of the Navy MV-22 campaign and several international V-22 campaigns. He also acted as the overall coordinator for MV-22 participation at the Farnborough and Paris Airshows for the Bell Boeing partnership.

7. Biggest opportunity? Being asked by Bell to accept my assignments to Germany and then South africa.

8. Where will you never go, even if they paid you? and who would you like to send to that place? I’ll go anywhere….for a price.

9. What makes you happy? My music, my wife and my children.

10. If you had to invite four people (living or dead) for dinner – who would it be and why? leonardo da Vinci (to talk about his inventions), W.a. Mozart (music talk), Humphrey Bogart (to get the real classic Hollywood dirt), abraham lincoln (what was the White House like during the civil war?)

11. If you had to be a superhero, who would you be? Batman

12. What do you enjoy the most about South Africa? The hospitality of the South africans, and the concept that no house is complete without a proper bar.

13. Who is the most interesting person you’ve ever met? See number 6.

14. Favourite holiday spot. kiruna, Sweden or Chamonix, France, both in the winter.

The first Bell 429 will be delivered into the country by NAC soon.

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My observation was that it handles somewhere between the Bell JetRanger and longRanger, but that is where the similarity ends. The modern avionics and cockpit layout really enhance the flying experience while reducing pilot workload.

Engine start and management are a breeze thanks to the dual channel FaDEC and, due to the engine power the overall performance is excellent. a simulated engine failure showed that the 505 is going to be an excellent training helicopter as the autorotation turned out to be a non–event.

The 505 is ideally suited to our market, and is going to be a great success!

Trys Schroeder, a valued client of NAC, was the first African to fly the Bell 505!

He was very impressed with the systems and performance of the helicopter, and delighted to have ordered the first two helicopters that will arrive later in 2017.

GAry PhilliPs, ExEcuTivE DirEcTor HElicopTErs rEviEws THE BEll 505At the recent Heli Expo held in Dallas Texas, I was fortunate enough to get an opportunity to fly the Bell 505.

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Augmented reality and artificial intelligence come standard in futuristic helicopter design. By Rob MarkBEll UnvEIlS FCX

The sleek new helicopter, reminiscent of an X-plane, features a single pilot seat in the center of the cockpit confirming this next-generation machine will require only a single pilot, no matter the operational conditions. an FCX pilot will control the aircraft through an “augmented reality” system tied together with an artificial intelligence computer similar to those in use aboard the F-35 fighter.

While Bell offered no performance specifics on the FCX concept machine, the company did outline a number of innovative technologies it might use, like a hybridized propulsion system combining a thermal engine core for primary power and an electric anti-torque system that not only eliminates the traditional tail rotor, but also the gears and transmission shafts that normally pull power from the main engine. The FCX main rotor blades will also morph to tailor aircraft performance to the mission at hand similar to the variable sweep of some fighter aircraft.

The airframe would be made of what Bell described as “advanced sustainable materials,” to provide the necessary structural performance, while also offering customers the configuration flexibility they need. Bell sees a highly modular cabin on the FCX, taking advantage of augmented reality technologies capable of individualizing the infotainment experience to each passenger.

as unique as the FCX concept aircraft appeared to the eye, the methodology Bell used to create the machine is almost a story in itself. The company initially created an innovation team of disparate visionaries, engineers and concept designers to imagine solutions to the problems Bell customers said they were trying to solve. after much give and tug between ideas the engineers said would work with ideas designers said might work, Bell’s team created the FCX.

ConCEpTBell Helicopter president Mitch Snyder today called the new FCX-001 concept a “vision of the future” when he pulled back the curtains to show off the mockup at Heli-Expo in Dallas.



CLICK HERE To view it on Youtube

Many thanks and credit to Faine Loubser for this video.

https://goo.gl/uEIKjB

This is the only Bell Helicopter Customer Service Facility in Sub Saharan africa and the only Rolls Royce Model 250 engine authorised Maintenance Centre in africa, positioning NaC to provide a full range of world class overhaul, repair and maintenance services with parts support, at competitive prices.

NaC has an exclusive supply agreement for lord Corporation’s range of helicopter Elastomeric products and distributes the aeronautical accessories range of products.

NAC’s helicopter maintenance facility at Rand Airport undertakes complete factory authorised maintenance and overhaul services for Bell and Robinson helicopters.

naC rand airport Helicopter maintenance division product line and distribution:

Bell Helicopter approved Customer Support Facility (CSF). Only CSF on the sub Saharan Continent.

Factory trained staff specialising in the supply of Bell Helicopter maintenance services including component overhauls of the 206 B and l, 407, 222,230,430 and 412 models.

OEM original parts supply, either from inventory or via consolidated weekly shipments from Bell amsterdam or Fort Worth warehouses, means reduced downtime and parts cost.

approved Structural repairs for the Model 206B and 206 l Models.

Selection of exchange components available to reduce downtime.

Manage warranty.

lord Corporation authorized rotary wing Distributor:

Supply of lord’s Range of helicopter elastomeric exchange components.

Facilitate repair of the lord range of helicopter elastomeric components.

lord’s 407 main rotor hub components’ warranty now 3 years or 2500 hours.

Selected 206 and 407 exchange components stocked to reduce downtime.

aeronautical accessories. (aaI) authorized Distributer:

Distributer of aeronautical accessories diverse selection of helicopter parts and accessories for a number of helicopter types (Bell, Sikorsky, airbus Helicopters, leonardo Helicopters, MD, Hiller, Robinson and Enstrom. To download a parts catalogue or find more information www.aero-access.com.

Distributer for replacement composite panels for Bell Helicopter, Sikorsky and leonardo helicop-ters. To download a parts catalogue or find more information www.aero-access.com

lord’s 407 main rotor hub components’ warranty now 3 years or 2500 hours.

aaI parts are stocked or shipped via weekly Bell consolidations from Bell amsterdam resulting in reduced cost.

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able Engineering (now a Textron Company approved by Bell Helicopters) authorized Distributer:

Distributor for the able range of Faa PMa parts which are Bell Helicopter approved. lower operating costs and downtime.

Facilitate repairs – able offers more than 10,000 Faa approved, out of scope and proprietary repairs for fixed-wing and rotor-wing fleets. Components repaired to their original form, fit and function at a fraction of the cost of new.

able’s advance exchange program reduces turnaround time and aircraft downtime.

rolls royce (rr) Model 250 engines: authorized Maintenance Center (aMC)

as the only RR aMC on the continent NaC offers the manufacturer’s approved part sales, repairs and overhauls for the model 250 range of engines at competitive pricing.

Stock of rental and exchange accessories and components to minimise down time..

RR model 300 Service Center. as a RR300 service center NaC offers line maintenance parts, and limited repairs.

In house non-destructive testing and aircraft welding capability reduces cost and downtime.

robinson Helicopters (Service Center)

as a service Center NaC offers parts sales, maintenance and 2200 hrs/12 year overhauls on the model R22, R44 and R66 helicopters.

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pipEr announcEsPersonalization Package for M600

about piper M350The Piper M350 is the most capable single-engine piston in production today. It is the only pressurized, six-place, cabin class piston aircraft on the market. With the most advanced safety features available, the M350 uses Garmin G1000 technology along with the GFC 700 and enhanced auto pilot flight control system for the safest, most intuitive flight. Better operating efficiency, increased range, additional payload, and a six cylinder, turbocharged lycoming TIO-540-aE2a engine are only a few reasons pilots chose this practical and reliable aircraft. The M350 is a constituent of Piper’s trusted and esteemed M-Class line.

as a high performance aircraft owner you demand the same high level of operational certainty and cost predictability. Piper has now met that demand in the industry’s Best-In-Class piston aircraft - the M350. Sign a deal on any new M350 before June 30, 2017* and you will receive the following extended aircraft warranty and training coverages. 1) Piper airframe Warranty 3 Years Parts and labor 2) Garmin avionics 3 Years Parts and labor 3) lycoming Engines 3 Years Parts and labor 4) Hartzell Propeller 3+ Years Parts and labor 5) Professional Pilot Training 3 Years

worry free wArrANty

about the piper M600The Piper M600 features a new, clean sheet design wing and a sophisticated Garmin G3000 touchscreen-controlled glass flight deck. The M600 seats six and is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6a-42a 600shp engine. The aircraft has a maximum cruise speed of 274 ktas/507 km/h, a max range of 1,484 nm / 2,748 km, and a standard useful load of 2,400 lbs. / 1,089 kg. The G3000 avionics suite is the next generation of Garmin architecture, offering the most comprehensive, intuitive, and technologically advanced package on today’s market.

With the M600 EXP package customers have a choice of a variety of interior enhancements including custom appointed ceiling bezels, leather wrapped yokes and cockpit assist handles, as well as seat pattern styles including choice of stitching color and stitching pattern. also included are choices for embroidered or embossed logos, customized threshold and cockpit plates as well as personalized customer logos if requested.

For the exterior, customers have a choice of predetermined or newly developed paint schemes. The newly developed paint schemes are exclusively available on the M600 EXP and include 4 custom design options with the ability for the customer to select paint colors from an extensive list of choices. Piper also offers personalized EXP branding / badges. Beyond both the interior and exterior features, Piper has teamed up with Tumi luggage to provide a custom baggage set that is designed to match the interior trim color selected for the aircraft. Each customer will receive two, light weight, polycarbonate luggage pieces to use with their M600 EXP aircraft. Purchase of the EXP package for the M600 provides customers with the opportunity to travel to the Piper factory in Vero Beach where they can work one-on-one with a design consultant.

During their visit to Vero Beach, the customer will be treated to a behind the scenes look at the construction of their aircraft, meet the craftspeople that design and build the aircraft, as well as experience the new level of service that Piper is developing. “Many of our customers have asked us for a way to put their personal touch on their aircraft – even beyond the interior packages currently available. In working with our dealers and customers we identified ways to further improve the interior while giving customers the ability to express their individuality,” said Ron Gunnarson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Piper aircraft. “Customers can now work directly with our most senior designers to create an aircraft as unique and individual as they are.”

The Piper M600 features a new, clean sheet design wing and a sophisticated Garmin G3000 touchscreen-controlled glass flight deck. The M600 seats six and is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6a-42a 600shp engine. The aircraft has a maximum cruise speed of 274 ktas/507 km/h, a max range of 1,484 nm / 2,748 km, and a standard useful load of 2,400 lbs. / 1,089 kg. The G3000 avionics suite is the next generation of Garmin architecture, offering the most comprehensive, intuitive, and technologically advanced package on today’s market.

Piper Aircraft announced today the availability of a personalization program exclusively available on the new Piper M600. The package, named Expression or EXP, enables customers to have greater involvement in the design of the interior for their new Piper M600 aircraft.

about the PIPER M350



HElICOPTER TECHNICal

trAiNiNGNAC’s technical training facility, a South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) and Transport Education Training Authority accredited Aviation Training Organisation (ATO) at Rand Airport, offers a 1st year theoretical and practical syllabus for the Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic trade, demonstrating the group’s dedication to the aviation industry and to the development of essential skills in South Africa.

an aircraft Mechanic apprentice course has a duration of approximately 2 ½ to 3 years, depending on the capability of the student. The student can then apply for an official trade test examination. If successful, the student will then receive an official Trade Certificate from the Department of Higher Education.

This 1st year basic training course has a minimum duration of 35 weeks. a total of 80% of theoretical related work and 20% practical work is done in this period. a total of 35 subjects are covered during the 1st year of basic training. a pass mark of 75% on all subjects is a requirement from the regulatory

authorities. Hand skills and basic practical work is also performed according to a requirement from the regulatory authorities.On successful completion of the first year’s basic training, students must complete a further 18 months to two years of on-the-job training (OJT) in line with requirements from both TETa and the SaCaa. Selected students are then seconded to various departments within NaC for OJT training. Remaining students must source OJT at approved aircraft Maintenance organisations.

Before acceptance, all applicants undergo a screening and an aptitude test followed by an

interview. These tests consist of basic Mathematics, Physics, English language; logic Reasoning Test; 3-D Spatial Test and Colour Blindness Test. Selection of students for training are based on the results of the Screening, aptitude tests and personal interviews. an additional final shortlist interview with management is conducted in order to identify the best possible candidates for training.

March 3, 2017 – Torrance, CA— Robinson Helicopter Company announced FAA approval of a new Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) for use in R66 Turbine helicopters. Developed specifically for the R66 by Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, the optional IBF provides added protection for engines operating in dusty environments.

a standard air filter uses a foam filter element

while the recently-approved IBF employs a high-

efficiency, flexible pleated element. The IBF

mounts to the same inlet screen as a standard

filter, uses the same filter bypass systems and

cockpit indications as a standard filter and

imposes no performance penalties making its

installation transparent to the pilot.

fAA APProves NewinlET BarriEr FilTEr For roBinson r66

Service intervals for the IBF are 300 hours or

annually, and the installation includes a pre-

flight sight gauge to provide an early indication

that the filter is becoming dirty.

Available on new aircraft – $6,500.

kwEna Molapo SCHoolas part of NaC’s ongoing CSI projects and partnership with kwena Molapo School, the umbrellas that were used at the year end function were handed over to the matriculants at the school. It proved to be a colourful and happy occasion with smiles all around!



The winter is slowly approaching and in South africa that always means Safari and Hunting Season is here as well!

What better way to get to that out of the way bush destination than with a Grand Caravan that can get you there in style?

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We are so lucky to have this beautiful Eagle Owl as a regular visitor to our office.

Perhaps he is checking up on how the aviation experts do it …? ;-)

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR

AVIATION SCHOOLFactors to keep in mind before choosing

Once you’ve decided to become a professional airline pilot, your first step is to get the right information and find an aviation school that can accommodate your needs. There are many aviation schools available, but it’s important that you choose one that will help you achieve your goals, and give you the training and skills you need to excel as a qualified pilot.

Choosing an aviation school will be one of the most important choices you’ll make in your career, as this is where you will get the training, skills, and background you need to succeed. You need to choose the right course and get training from skilled, qualified personnel that are passionate about what they do.

Ask about their course details – a good school will have a comprehensive program that teaches you everything you need to know to become a top notch airline pilot.

Choosing an aviation school is an important decision and you should know exactly what your goals are before you make this decision. Let’s take a closer look at what you can expect from a professional aviation school in South Africa.

To summarise, here are a few quick tips to keep in mind when looking for an aviation school:

Compare different training programs, especially in terms of pricing and fees, the number of instructors and aircraft available, their accreditations, and safety records.Narrow your list down to a few possible options. Contact each aviation school, and ask for more information, specifically their entrance requirements.Set up visits with each prospective school’s admission department. You can walk the school grounds, get a feel for their environment, and get all your questions answered.Take a look at their aircraft and equipment. Confirm that they are well-maintained and that the school uses state-of-the-art technology.

43 Air School has the Southern Hemisphere’s largest “on location” training fleet. We are the ideal solution for any aspiring pilot looking for the best training facilities from the best aviation instructors.

Aircraft availability and conditionIn the same way that there needs to be plenty of instructors available, an aviation school should also have sufficient aircraft for you to log flying hours in. Make sure the school has plenty aircraft that are not outdated, otherwise your training will not fully prepare you for the newer aircraft you will fly as a pilot.

Ensure that the aircraft are in good condition, or else you might see them spending more time in the shop than the air. Look for signs of neglect, such as leaks and bald tires.

A good aviation school will offer you all this and more. Their facilities and equipment will be modern, updated and always well-maintained. Their instructors will be highly professional with a solid background in aviation. They will also offer comprehensive courses to help you get qualified as an airline pilot.

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a prEscripTion For a fulfilliNG CAreerDr Glenn Staples started out working at Johannesburg Hospital before moving into the air ambulancearena. He is now the medical director with provider Awesome Air Evac, treating ill people across Africa

How did you get started?I knew early on that I wanted to be part of the emergency medical services and air ambulance fields. This dream came true in 1997 when, as a medical officer in the trauma unit at Johannesburg Hospital, I joined the Flight for life HEMS operation on Echo 1. later that same year I began flying fixed-wing air ambulance missions with International SOS out of lanseria airport near Johannesburg.

where were you trained?I did my undergraduate medical training through the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, finishing in 1995. I also did three years of registrar time specialising in anaesthetics through Wits University. I have subsequently completed an MBa through the Gordon Institute of Business Science.

what path has your career taken?My first seven years post-qualification were spent at Johannesburg Hospital (with some rotations to the other Johannesburg teaching hospitals). This time included internship, surgical senior house officer, trauma unit medical officer, and anaesthetics registrar positions. Thereafter I took up the position of medical director of Netcare 911, a private national emergency medical service in South africa. During this time I developed and managed the aeromedical division, which included four fixed-wing and three HEMS air ambulances, and five surf rescue helicopters. I was with Netcare for five years. after leaving that firm in 2008,

I set up my own company with a partner, and since then have become a health entrepreneur with a pan-african focus.

But you are still involved with medical evacuation operations?awesome air Evac is a fixedwing air ambulance service. My role as medical director includes responsibility for all clinical and quality aspects of the service, but also extends to marketing, client relationship management, and general business development. I also fly on the service as one of the flight doctors.

any interesting stories to share?I will never forget a fixed-wing evacuation flight to Port Harcourt in Nigeria in my early flying days. We were flying in a small Bombardier learjet 25 and our weather radar malfunctioned on the second leg from luanda to Port Harcourt. This left us having to approach Port Harcourt into a massive Friday evening thunderstormlargely blind. We then headed for our alternate airport, only to be informed that they were experiencing a power failure, and had no runway lights. Fortunately

a local Boeing 727 pilot had been monitoring our radio communications and radioed our pilots to suggest a small local airport in Enugu. We soon discovered that we were stuck in a small town in Nigeria with no immigration and no Jet a1 fuel on a Friday evening. The earliest we could get a fuel truck was going to be Tuesday the following week. The next morning our technical team in Johannesburg cleared us to use paraffin. We borrowed a 44-gallon drum from the airport, bought all the paraffin we could find in Enugu, and spent a couple of hours siphoning into each of the wing-tip tanks. We then flew low-level back to Port Harcourt, picked up our patient and had a relatively uneventful flight back to Johannesburg.

what’s the best part of your job?There are three things which I love most about this job. The teamwork you experience as the two pilots and two medical crew taking on a host of unknowns to achieve the mission objective. The ability to see the most remote parts of africa, a continent with which I am in love. The pure appreciation and relief on the faces of the patients and family when you rescue them from a disastrous situation and deliver them safely to a topclass hospital.

what’s the most challenging aspect?Dealing with a host of unknowns or incorrect information on each mission – whether it’s flight clearances, local airports, local hospitals or completely incorrect patient information.

on the ground, staples also handlesmarketing and client relations



this is whAt AN Airbus 380lookS lIkE wHEn IT’S CoMIng To gET yoUWith the A380 vs Challenger 604 incident, there is now growing concern amongst aircrews about the effects of the A380’s wake turbulence.

intense wake they had ever seen. In December 1993, the Faa told controllers to increase the separation, and warn aircraft following a 757 of its presence.

This was 10 years after entry into service of the 757, which had its first revenue flight in 1983.

Sound familiar? The a380 had its first revenue flight in 2007. We are 10 years down the track, and it’s very tempting to apply the logic that because this degree of incident hasn’t happened before, it’s a one-off. an outlier. That the crew reacted erroneously to a small wake upset at the limit of their flight envelope. This is both unlikely, and, given the potential threat to other crews, a dangerous perspective.

The last review of a380 wake turbulence was done in 2006, primarily by airbus. as a result, a new category was required – “Super“, in addition to the existing light, Medium, and Heavy, for use by controllers when applying the minimum separation on approach and departure. However, no additional considerations were applied for enroute wake turbulence.

Most pointedly, the review concluded that the a380 did not need any wake turbulence separation itself, because of its size. The a380 is the only aircraft in the world to have this “out”. It’s a beast. Even an antonov 124 or Boeing 747 needs 4nm from the traffic ahead.

New guidanceGiven the incident, the similarity to the B757 story, and that quiet pointers towards a bigger risk, Flight Service Bureau has issued guidance to OpsGroup members, in note to Members #24 (March 19th, 2017), which can be downloaded publicly here. The highlights are:

Z as aircrew, use SlOP whenever you can.

Z as Controllers, be mindful of smaller aircraft passing underneath a380’s.

Z avoid flying the centreline if you can. SlOP 0 is not an offset. Choose 1nm or 2nm.

Z Note the new SlOP rules from ICaO in the 16th edition of Doc 4444.

Z Expect guidance from EaSa and the Faa to follow.

With very recent updates to both NaT Doc 007 and ICaO Doc 4444, the rules for Slop are a little different than before.

In this incident, reported by the aviation Herald, a Challenger 604 at Fl340 operating from Male-abu Dhabi passed an a380 opposite direction at Fl350, one thousand feet above, about 630nm southeast of Muscat, Oman, over the arabian Sea. a short time later (1-2 minutes) the aircraft encountered wake turbulence sending the aircraft into an uncontrolled roll, turning the aircraft around at least 3 times (possibly even 5 times), both engines flamed out, the aircraft lost about 10,000 feet until the crew was able to recover the aircraft, restart the engines and divert to Muscat. The aircraft received damage beyond repair due to the G-forces, and was written off.

This is a recovery that is in the same category as the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’, and the DHl a-300 recovery in Baghdad. Envision the alternate scenario, which was far more likely: Challenger 604 business jet missing in remote part of the Indian Ocean. last contact with was a HF radio check with Mumbai. No recent satellite logons. Position uncertain. Search and Rescue attempt called off after 15 days. Nothing found. Probable cause: flew into CB.

Thanks to the remarkable job by the crew, we don’t have to guess. We know what happened. and now, there are questions.

we’ve seen this story beforeBack in 1992/3, two back-to-back fatal crashes (a Citation, and a Westwind) were attributed to the unusual wake turbulence pattern of the Boeing 757. In fact, at the time, NOaa said it was the most



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Beech 1900 Series 7 16/01/2017 – 24/01/2017R9900-00R8800-00

FlyAwesome & simulatorFlyAwesome no sim

Human Factors 3 25/01/2017 – 27/01/2017 R2750-00 FlyAwesome

Civil Aviation Regulation 5 30/01/2017 – 03/02/2017 R6050-00 FlyAwesome

King Air 200 Series 5 06/02/2017 – 10/02/2017R9250-00R8250-00


King Air 300/350 Series 7 13/02/2017 – 21/02/2017 R8800-00 FlyAwesome


PT6A Series 5 27/02/2017 – 03/03/2017 R8250-00 FlyAwesome

Beech 1900 Series 7 06/03/2017 – 14/03/2017R9900-00R8800-00







Civil Aviation Regulation 5 08/05/2017 – 12/05/2017 R6050-00 FlyAwesome

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Rotorcraft General 5 TBC R6050-00 FlyAwesome

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Cessna 208 Caravan Series 5 TBC R8250-00 FlyAwesome

Embraer EMB 120 10 TBC R9485-00 FlyAwesome

Embraer EMB ERJ/145 15 TBC R15950-00 FlyAwesome

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Hawker 1000 15 TBC (Evening) R10725-00 FlyAwesome

Hawker 700/800/800XP 15 TBC (Evening) R10725-00 FlyAwesome

King Air 200 Series 5 TBCR9250-00R8250-00


King Air 300/350 Series 7 TBC R8800-00 FlyAwesome

King Air C90 Series 5 TBC R8250-00 FlyAwesome

Learjet 35 Series 7 TBC (Evening) R8250-00 FlyAwesome

Raytheon 390 (Premier)Airframe and Engine

10 TBC (Evening) R9485-00 FlyAwesome

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PW 118 Series 5 TBC R8250-00 FlyAwesome

PW 305 Series 6 TBC (Evening) R8250-00 FlyAwesome

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