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F ly New Mexico!Aviation Division Winter 2017
Tips For Safe Winter FlyingAOPA Insurance recently published several tips to help
pilots get into air during the coldest time of the year: Winter.
“Pilots who enjoy winter flying acknowledge that while your preflight might be a shiver-inducing experience, you will likely not face thunderstorms, one of warmer weather’s traditional hazards,” the report begins. “The cold air also provides increased visibility to enhance your flight.”
Another positive aspect of winter flying is air density. Cold air is denser, so engines produce more thrust and wings generate more lift causing an airplane to take off shorter and climb faster in the winter.
Winter flying, does require some extra caution:
-Don’t forget a thorough preflight. It may have been a while since you’ve last flown, so now’s an important time to complete a full preflight inspection. Check everything as if you are demonstrating for an examiner. Remem-ber that tires may lose pressure when the temperature drops; all frost or snow needs to be removed; and small animals want out of the cold too, so they may have made a home in an engine cowling.
-Avoid fuel contamination. Fuel contamination can happen anytime, in any climate, and even at FBO’s with the best fuel-pumping equipment. If an airplane has been flown and parked in a hangar while it is still warm, those half-empty tanks can produce condensation, which can contaminate your aircraft’s fuel with water.
-Be careful when preheating your airplane. The danger here is fire. The process works better when your airplane starts out in a heated hangar. If you are going to preheat your airplane, make sure the heater and cords are in good condition.
-Never fuel the airplane while the heater is in use. Other commonsense suggestions include not leaving your air-plane unattended during the preheating process. Take care that the heat ducting is not blowing on flammable parts of the airplane such as upholstery, canvas engine covers, and flexible fuel, oil, and hydraulic lines. Careful pilots will have a fire extinguisher at the ready during the preheating process.
-Take extra caution when planning a daylight flight. You
should become night current if you are flying in the winter. With win-ter days so much shorter than those in the summer, you can easily find yourself departing in the afternoon, only to be caught short of daylight. Sunsets and darkness come early in the winter, so make sure you are thoroughly prepared for night operations prior to taking a cross-country flight.
-Protect your deicing equipment. Visually inspect your deicing boots for cracks and cuts. Some aircraft owners recommend applying a compound such as Age Master No. 1 to the boots to protect the rubber and slow the aging process. In addition, an ice-shedding product such as ICEX will help keep your boots clear of ice accumulation by reducing the ability of ice to stick to the boots.
-Prepare for an emergency situation. A successful off-field landing in July means you sit around until help arrives. On a pleasant summer day, your worst case-scenario may be hunger, thirst, or sunburn. Not so in the winter. The jacket that was warm enough for a flight is no match for an unheated airplane in a snowy field over several hours or more. Consider, too, that in less-populated areas, roads that are clear and accessible most of the year may be left unplowed in the winter, and help may take a long time to arrive. Emergencies happen, even to the most cautious pilot, so be prepared with survival equipment, including a fully charged cell-phone and fresh batteries for your flashlight.
For additional information, check out the FAA’s Tips on Winter Flying.
Information obtained February 18, 2016 by General Aviation News Staff.
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The Director’s Corner
Steve SummersAviation Division Director
MAJOR ACCOMPLISH-MENT FOR NMAN
The New Mexico Airstrip Network (NMAN) had a joint signing ceremo-ny on November 10th of a Memo-randum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU outlines the common goal to promote general aviation recreational activities in the State by fostering a working coalition of multiple state & federal agencies, organizations, and private land owners. This marks the beginning of a long range plan to identify and maintain a network of airstrips and public airports that offer recreational and other tourism destinations of interest.
A little background, the New Mexico Pilot’s Association (NMPA) through its Backcountry Commit-tee began this effort over four years ago. I was lucky to learn about it from Ron Keller who was working at the Division at the time, and also about the Idaho Airstrip Network.
It was evident that this would be mutually beneficial for everyone and I made it one of my top priorities to assist in its development. NMAN began through a group involvement of NMDOT Aviation Division, NMPA, and Recreational Avia-tion Foundation (RAF). With special thanks to Joyce Woods, Larry Filener, Ron Keller, and Rol Murrow we had direction. A Steering Committee was formed from other principal stakeholders that included the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, NM Economic Development, NM Tourism, NM Council of Outfitters and Guides, NM Airport Managers Association, NM Aerospace Aviation Association, AOPA, and US Pilots Association. Modeled after what was done in Idaho, the MOU was drafted and now signed.
We have more to do but now have some momentum. And it is also encour-aging seeing the interest grow and attendance increase at fly-ins and other activities at some of the already established airstrips like Negrito in the Gila National Forest and on private land including Champion Ranch, Murrow Ranch and Mystic Bluffs. Thanks to those owners for their hospitality!
For more information and pictures be sure to visit the following websites:
NMPA http://www.nmpilots.org/
Idaho Airstrip Network https://idahoaviation.com/idahoAirstripNetwork.php
RAF http://theraf.org/
Be a mentor – talk up AVIATION!
Safe Landings!
Photo: Seated from Right to left: Calvin Joyner, Forest Service (FS) Region 3 Regional Forester; John McKenna, RAF President; Amy Lueders, BLM New Mexico State Director; Loren Hatch, NMDOT Deputy Cabinet Secre-tary; Bob Hudson, NM Airport Managers Association President; Jim Welles, NM Council of Outfitters and Guides
(NMCOG)President
Standing from Right to left: Mark Spencer, RAF Public Lands Liaison and Arizona Liaison; Jim Upchurch, FS Region 3 Deputy Regional Forester; Kerrie Romero, NMCOG Executive Director; Joyce Woods, New Mexico Pilots Association (NMPA) VP; Rol Murrow, RAF Board Member; Francisco Valenzuela, FS Region 3 Director of Recre-ation, Heritage & Wilderness; Steve Summers, New Mexico Aviation Director; Ron Keller, USPA VP and NMPA Board Member; Bill Shuert, NM Aerospace Aviation Association President; Les Nokes, NMPA Board Member; Jerry Donovan, NMPA President; Debby Lucero, BLM Realty Specialist; Kyung Koh Willis, FS Region 3 Recreation Plan-
ner; David Hamann, NMPA Backcountry Committee.
Additional partners not pictured: Matt Geisel, NM Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Designee; Rebecca Latham, NM Tourism Dept Cabinet Secretary; Erica Saccoia, AOPA Senior VP; and Jack Reynolds, US Pilots As-
sociation President.
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New Mexico Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) use has been happening for years. At first as building/operating drones (targets) for the U.S. Department of Defense at White Sands Proving Grounds, now Missile Range, alongside the rockets and missiles. The Physical Science Laboratory (PSL) of New Mexico State University (NMSU) processed the data then designed and built the telemetry systems. In 1968, the 49th Tactical Fighter Wing was established at Holloman Air Force Base and now trains UAS pilots. Los Alamos and Sandia National Labs have been working on the effort for sensors and other payloads. Albuquerque has a number of aviation businesses including UAS manufacturers and service providers.
In 1998, PSL supported new DOD airspace requirements and procedures for the military’s new Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV). The FAA now refers to UAV as UAS, and Remote Piloted Aircraft by the U.S. Air Force. This was the Global Hawk, a 737-wingspan jet. Glen Witt, prior airspace manager at the Albuquerque Center and a PSL employee, devel-oped and coordinated the efforts to enable the USAF Global Hawk UAS to operate in the U.S. and overseas. In 2004, PSL began to fly UAVs routinely at the Las Cruces Airport. In 2007, PSL became the first FAA UAS Flight Test Center, and then in 2016 became one of the seven FAA UAS Test Sites thanks to the efforts of Senator Tom Udall and the New Mexico Congressional delegation. All these NMSU efforts assisted the FAA in implementing Federal Aviation Regulation 107, enabling small UAS (SUAS) into the National Airspace System (NAS) alongside manned aircraft.
Today, New Mexico is a major factor in the effort to integrate UAS into the NAS. NMSU’s UAS Test Site is also a FAA Center of Excellence core university providing research to address safety of flight issues such as see/sense and avoid, beyond visual line of sight flights and other safety of flight issues. STEM efforts to inspire youth to become part of avia-tion’s future are also being conducted. BNSF Railway, for the last year as an FAA UAS Pathfinder, has been conducting UAS research for the safe operation of UAS to inspect rail infrastructure to reduce rail accidents.
Introduction of UAS into the aviation arena has created consternation in the manned aviation community and integra-tion is still evolving. As standards for these new aircraft are developed flight safety risk will be reduced. It is important that new UAS pilots adhere to aviation rules, become very knowledgeable about their systems, and have safety of flight as their primary focus. Training, planning, and experience are key. Civil applications and use of UAS are expanding tremendously, and it cannot be stressed enough to follow the FAA’s rules and for all aviators to safely navigate and com-municate!
NMSU’s UAS Test Site team is New Mexico’s subject matter experts in all aspects from design and airworthiness to avia-tion program development and procedures. NMSU is currently in discussions with the State of New Mexico to integrate UAS into use for state organizations and offices in a cost effective and safe manner. NMSU’s UAS Test Site has developed UAS related workshops on how to select the right UAS and sensors for specific applications, UAS Program Development, UAS Operations Training and Safety. The Test site is an excellent resource on all information on UAS as they work closely with the FAA and understand the technical requirements, FAA rules and guidance, and keep up to date on federal rules and enforcement. If you have questions or need support contact us through email at [email protected] or [email protected] or contact Dennis Zaklan at [email protected] or 575-646-9417.
New Mexico Greatly Positioned to Assist in UAS Integration by Dennis “Zak” Zaklan, UAS Test Site Manager New Mexico State University
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Winter 2017Fly New Mexico!
Jane Lucero, Airport Development Administrator
News From the Planner’s Bunker
As Federal Fiscal Year 2016 came to an end, New Mexico Airports did quite well in getting their share of Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding. Airports within the FAA’s National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) are eligible for AIP fund-ing. The 2015 – 2019 NPIAS includes 50 existing airports in New Mexico. This year, New Mexico Airports received over $27 million dollars in funding through the Airport Improvement Program. Some of the significant projects funded this year include the Grant County Silver City Runway 8-26 reconstruction, the Lea County Regional Airport Runway 12-30 reconstruction, the Gallup Municipal Airport Runway 6-24 reconstruc-tion, the final phase of the Artesia Municipal Airport Runway 12-30 reconstruction as well as the final phase of the Roswell International Air Center Runway 3-21 rehabilita-tion. In addition to those projects, we had over 30 other projects at airports all across the State.
The following table shows the distribution of FY 2016 federal funds. It should be noted that the airports have received their federal funding; however due to the release of funds so late in the fiscal year, some of these projects will not begin until the springtime when temperatures allow for construction. In addition, the figures listed in the table include only FAA dollars. The Airports and State’s portion of the project are not shown in the table.
New Mexico FY 2016 Federal GrantsInformation Current as of December 2016
LocID Airport Amount Project Description
5V5 Shiprock Airstrip $360,058.00 Rehabilitate Runway 02/20
SVC Grant County $2,490,128.00 Rehabilitate Runway 08/26
SAF Santa Fe Municipal $262,955.00 Rehabiliate Runway 02/20
GNT Grants-Milan Municipal $261,196.00 Rehabilitate Runway 13/31
TCS Truth or Consequences Municipal $627,541.00 Construct Fuel Farm
SRR Sierra Blanca Regional $91,590.00 Rehabilitate Runway 06/24
E26 Lea County/Jal $79,061.00 Install Perimeter Fencing
DMN Deming Municipal $509,899.00 Rehabilitate Runway 08/26
GUP Gallup Municipal $3,474,689.00 Rehabilitate Runway 06/24
TCC Tucumcari Municipal $442,394.00 Rehabilitate Parking Lot
N19 Aztec Municipal $600,000.00 Rehabilitate Apron
TCC Tucumcari Municipal $77,729.00 Acquire Emergency Generator
E14 Ohkay Owingeh $297,653.00 Construct Snow Removal Equipment Building
HOB Lea County Regional $5,675,205.00 Rehabilitate Runway 12/30
SAF Santa Fe Municipal $937,500.00 Acquire Friction Measuring Equipment,
Acquire Snow Removal Equipment
LSB Lordsburg Municipal $59,327.00 Construct Taxiway
LAM Los Alamos $534,316.00 Rehabilitate Runway 09/27
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F37 Carrizozo Municipal $201,654.00 Rehabilitate Runway 06/24
ABQ Albuquerque International Sunport $299,363.00 Rehabilitate Runway 12/30
ONM Socorro Municipal $135,347.00 Install Runway Vertical/Visual Guidance System15/33
HOB Lea County Regional $818,066.00 Install Perimeter Fencing
ONM Socorro Municipal $277,911.00 Rehabilitate Runway 06/24, Rehabilitate Taxiway
ROW Roswell International Air Center $2,140,000.00 Rehabilitate Runway 03/21
E89 Conchas Lake $339,348.00 Rehabilitate Runway 09/27
ATS Artesia Municipal $3,787,986.00 Rehabilitate Runway 12/30
SAF Santa Fe Municipal $180,541.00 Conduct Miscellaneous Study
ABQ Albuquerque International Sunport $87,016.00 Rehabilitate Runway 08/26
FSU Fort Sumner Municipal $281,528.00 Rehabilitate Runway 03/21, Rehabilitate Runway 08/26, Rehabilitate Taxiway
SXU Santa Rosa Route 66 $113,016.00 Install Perimeter Fencing
CAO Clayton Municipal Airpark $402,413.00 Rehabilitate Runway 02/20
CNM Cavern City Air Terminal $228,915.00 Rehabilitate Runway 08/26
T16 Reserve $408,686.00 Rebabilitate Runway 06/24
FMN Four Corners Regional $236,643.00 Improve Airport Erosion Control
5V5 Shiprock Airstrip $158,174.00 Conduct Aeronautical Survey for RNAV Approach
E06 Lea County-Zip Franklin Memorial $143,481.00 Install Perimeter Fencing
SAF Santa Fe Municipal $171,478.00 Rehabilitate Taxiway
$27,192,780.00
New Mexico FY 2016 Federal Grants (continued)LocID Airport Amount Project Description
The FAA and State are beginning to plan the FY 2017 program and are looking forward to continually improving our airports.
We are in the final phases of our New Mexico Airport System Plan (NMASPU) being updated by Coffman Associates. This update is focusing on both public use and public owned airports that are within the New Mexico Aviation System. This currently includes a total of 61 aviation facilities (55 airports, four heliports-one seaplane base, and one proposed airport). This update will include an updated economic impact study for the Statewide system as well as each of the airports included in the study. We are in the review phase and plan to have it finalized at the beginning of the calendar year. You can look at the draft system plan by visiting: http://nmasp.airportstudy.com/.
The New Mexico Airport Managers Association will once again host the 2017 New Mexico Aviation and Aerospace Day at the NM State Capitol from 8AM till 3PM on Wednesday January 25, 2017. We plan on having several table top displays showing how aviation impacts New Mexicans. We hope to have many members of New Mexico’s Aviation Community on hand to discuss the impact and importance of aviation in our State. If you are interested in attending the 2017 Aviation Day, please contact Colette Schobbens with the New Mexico Airport Mangers Association at 1-800-432-2036. Space is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Please keep in mind that tables will need to be shared.
We have had a very busy year with a lot of exciting projects. As I travel around the State, I realize while we do have work to do on our airports, we have a great aviation system with great pilots, airport managers and airport boards. Getting out to the airports and aviation events is one of the best aspects about my job. We are a small division, but take pride in attending events at all airports. Please continue to keep us posted on your young eagle events or other activities by emailing me at [email protected]. Every attempt will be made to participate and celebrate avaia-tion with you!
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National Aviation Events and Exhibitions
By Dan Moran, Grants and Financial Administrator
In a joint effort several aviation related groups came together last year under the umbrella of the Aerospace States Association (ASA) in an effort to promote and advance aviation and aerospace in New Mexico. To that end the Aviation Division helped purchase an exhibit display to take to major industry tradeshows around the country.
In 2016 we attended three major events and it is our intention to participate in these shows again this year. The State was represented at these events by the Lt. Governor and staff, members of the NMDOT Aviation Divi-sion, The New Mexico Partnership, as well as representatives of several local economic development groups.
The representatives that participated in the last year are to be commended for their efforts in shining the light on New Mexico. In an effort to broaden our appeal we would like to put out an invitation to all local and re-gional economic development associations to participate in all or parts of any of these events in 2017. Please contact the NMDOT Aviation Division at [email protected].
EVENTS & DATES 2017MRO Americas 2017, Orlando, FL, April 25 – 27, 2017MRO Americas offers unparalleled networking opportu-
nities, delivers key intelligence and generates real busi-ness leads over 3 days. You can attend classes and learn from case studies, hear the latest trends, implement best practices, develop better business processes and meet the experts. With over 750 Exhibitors and 15,000 attend-ees, networking is the heart and soul of MRO Americas. This event is an opportunity to develop and solidify relationships with aviation industry leaders.
EAA AirVenture 2017, Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, WI – July 24 – 30, 2017For 51 weeks a year, EAA is an international community of more than 180,000 members that nurtures the spirit
of flight through a worldwide network of chapters, outreach programs, and other events. But for one week each summer, EAA members and aviation enthusiasts totaling more than 550,000 from more than 80 countries attend EAA AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where they rekindle friendships and celebrate the past, present, and future in the world of flight.
NBAA – 2017, Las Vegas NV, October 10 – 12, 2017NBAA-BACE is the premier event and annual meeting place for the business aviation community. This event
brings together key aviation contacts from around the world, including current and prospective business aircraft owners, manufacturers and customers into one meeting place to get critical work accomplished. NBAA-BACE will feature over 1,100 indoor exhibitors at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), nearly 100 business aircraft on static display at Henderson Executive Airport, dozens of education sessions and networking with 27,000 business aviation professionals.
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2017 International Aviation Art Contest
It’s that time again to get students thinking cre-atively about aviation! Each year the New Mexico Aviation Division sponsors the state level com-petition of the International Aviation Art Contest hosted by National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO).
The theme selected for 2017 is “Beyond the Clouds.” The artwork is judged for its creative use of this year’s theme in relation to the aviation world. The Division sends out the contest pam-phlet to schools throughout the state. The con-test consists of three separate age groups, where first, second and third place prizes are awarded. After the winners are selected, they are invited to participate in an awards luncheon and a tour of a selected aviation related facility. The winners go on to participate in the national level of the competition. The winners from the national level then go on to participate at the international level. Touring the aviation facilities is a great oppor-
tunity for the students to gain exposure into the aviation world and observe related careers. Our mission is to encourage as many students as we
can to get involved with aviation so that we might inspire these students to make a career in aviation. The contest is a great way to get the youth of New Mexico thinking about aviation. For more informa-tion on this contest, please contact me at Angela. [email protected] or 505-244-1788 extension 9-113.
Happy Flying! - Angela Archibeque,
2016 International Art Contest 1st Place WinnersAbove: (Senior Category) Derek Gonzales, Portales High
School, Portales, NMBelow: (Intermediate Category) Kaitlyn Heywood, Berrendo
Middle School, Roswell, NMLeft: (Junior Category) Ryan Ogrady, Albuquerque School
of Excellence, Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico Department of Transportation Aviation DivisionP.O. Box 9830, Albuquerque, NM 87119
Phone: 505-244-1788, Fax: 505-244-1790, Email: [email protected]: www.nmaviation.org
Governor - Susana Martinez // NMDOT Secretary - Tom ChurchAviation Director - Steve Summers (Ext. 9115)
Airport Development Administrator - Jane Lucero (Ext. 9111)Airport Development Specialist - Angela Archibeque (Ext. 9113)
Safety and Education Administrator - Vacant (Ext. 9114 ) Grants and Financial Administrator - Dan Moran (Ext. 9112)
Aircraft Registrar - Mark Harris (Ext. 9110) Fly New Mexico! is published by TSC-UNM Continuing Education, Program Manager/Editor – Latayah York and
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Date Event Location Contact Information
April 25-27 MRO Americas 2017 Orlando, FL Virginia Gongora 1-212-204-4202 July 24-30 EAA AirVenture 2017 Oshkosh, WI http://www.eaa.org/en/airventure October 10-12 NBAA 2017 Las Vegas, NV https://www.nbaa.org/
If you have any events you would like to add, please email the information to: [email protected].
2017 Aviation Events Calendar
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