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THE BUSINESS AVIATION MARKET with TOM BENSON p9
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ContentsGreetings
CAMP InSight is an internal magazine published monthly by CAMP Systems International and circu-lated to its 3,000+ customers who collectively operate, own and manage the over 5,400 aircraft on CAMP’s maintenance tracking system.
Editor: Karie WhiteCAMP Systems International32 Daniel Webster Highway, Suite 10Merrimack, NH 03054Tel: (603) 595-0030Fax: (603) 595-0036Email: [email protected]
Advertising: George RossidesToll Free: 1-877-411-CAMPTel: (631) 588-3200 Cell: (516) 383-9082Email: [email protected]
Cover: Photo courtesy of Premium Jet AG, Zurich, Switzerland.
©2010 CAMP Systems International
May greetings,
Who are your professional resources – immediate or extended? Depending on the need, it could be someone in your building, in the offi ce or bay right next to yours, or it could extend outside your establishment. Your resources could include the FAA, EASA, NBAA, EBAA, NAFA, PAMA, AOPA, Flight Safety, a specifi c OEM, or CAMP… and these are just a few on the list. I’m sure you can think of more.
At CAMP, there are many people to turn to when you need assistance – our sales team, fi eld service representatives, analysts, application support team, management team, product managers and more. You can fi nd contact information for these resources on the CAMP website www.campsystems.com under the “sales,” “support,” and “company” headings. Or, glance at the CAMP Directory on the adjacent page.
Who are your resources when you’re contemplating a new product? Th ere are, potentially, those people and organizations mentioned above. Th ere are also trade magazines and, naturally, the vendor of interest.
In terms of CAMP, perhaps you use Maintenance Tracking and are considering CAMP Flight Scheduling (FS). Your fi rst point of contact would be Ed Murphy, FS Product Manager ([email protected]). If you’re considering adding value to your operation with CAMP’s Inventory Management System (IMS), then Rajiv Tayal, IMS Product Manager ([email protected]), would be your point of contact. You can also reach out to a member of our sales team to get the ball rolling (1-800-558-6327).
Our product managers will gladly familiarize you with the capabilities and potential that these services have can bring to your operation. CAMP provides free demonstrations of our suite of products, allowing you to experience the service for yourself.
Now the fi nal resource that I’d like to mention is peers. Colleagues are an invaluable resource. As we all know, there’s a lot to be learned from others in the industry. New insights and new perspectives can quickly be gained from a casual conversation. If you are weighing the advantages of FS, IMS or Maintenance Tracking, let us know. CAMP would be glad to help you network with others using the respective product of interest. Th ere’s a lot to be leaned from someone who has already incorporated the system into his/her daily operations. So, don’t forget about your peers and may your network be ample.
Best regards,
Rich AnzaloneVP Customer Support and SalesCAMP Systems [email protected]
04 CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT Premium Jet AG: Pure Quality By Karie White
08 CAMP PEARLS
09 AMSTAT MARKET ANALYSIS The Business Aviation Market: Bumps Along The Road To Recovery By Tom Benson
10 USER HOT TIP Have It Your Way By Roy Gioconda
12 TOOLBOX Q&A
13 OF INTEREST Paper Or Plastic? By Joe Escobar
14 OEM HIGHLIGHT Hawker Beechcraft
17 ASO TOP 50
18 CAMP CALENDAR
19 INSIGHT TO THE PAST “Prince Leo” Balloons Toward Mars By Giacinta Bradley Koontz
LOCATIONS
NORTH AMERICA
New York (Headquarters)LI MacArthur Airport999 Marconi AvenueRonkonkoma, NY 11779 USA
Tel: 631-588-3200 Fax: 631-588-3294 Toll Free: 1-877-411-CAMP (2267)
New Hampshire (Sales)32 Daniel Webster Hwy, Suite 10Merrimack, NH 03054 USA
Tel: 603-595-0030Fax: 603-595-0036Toll Free: 1-800-558-6327
Montreal 6800 Côte-de-Liesse, Suite 101Saint-Laurent, QC H4T 1E3Canada
Tel: 514-448-1128Fax: 514-448-1120
Wichita 8200 E. 34th Street NorthBuilding 1600, Suite 1607Wichita, KS 67226 USA
(Wichita continued)Tel: 316-462-2267 Fax: 316-462-2442Toll Free: 1-866-581-CAMP (2267)
FloridaDaniel Systems3401 NW 82nd Avenue, Suite 104Doral, FL. 33122 USA
Tel: 305-715-9565Fax: 305-715-9987www.danielsystems.com
New JerseyAMSTAT44 Apple Street Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 USA
Tel: 732-530-6400Fax: 732-530-6360Toll Free: 1-877-4AMSTAT (426-7828)www.amstatcorp.com
New JerseyAircraft Shopper Online44 Apple Street Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 USA
Tel: 888-992-9276Int’l Tel: 732-704-9561www.aso.com
EUROPE
ParisCAMP Europe SAS15 rue de la Montjoie - BP 58 Saint Denis La Plaine CedexFrance
Tel: +33-1-55.93.45.80 Fax: +33-1-55.93.45.99 www.campsystems.com.fr
ASIA
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Regional Sales Consultant - Asia, Africa & Middle East)Mohammad Al-khayatMobile-UAE: +971 50 2863541Mobile-KSA: +966-540054540E: [email protected]
Hyderabad, IndiaCAMP Systems Pvt Ltd2nd Floor, RCV TowersOpposite Cyber GatewayHITEC City, Hyderabad - 500 033
CAMP SUPPORTApplication SupportTel: 631-588-3200Toll Free: 1-877-411-2267E: [email protected]
CAMP DIRECTORY | WWW.CAMPSYSTEMS.COM
FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES & REGIONAL SALES MANAGERS
“REGIONAL”
West (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY)Steve McQueen, West Regional FSRMobile: 702-513-0671E: [email protected]
Tom Ritrovato, West RSMTel: 603-595-0030Toll Free: 1-800-558-6327E: [email protected]
North Central (IL, IN, IA, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WV, WI)Eli Stepp, Jr., North Central Regional FSRMobile: 217-801-3701E: [email protected]
Martha Karoutas, North Central RSMTel: 603-595-0030Toll Free: 1-800-558-6327E: [email protected]
South Central (AR, CO, KS, LA, NM, OK, TX)Jay Dunnam, South Central Regional FSRMobile: 214-930-6715Email: [email protected]
Pamela Pamatat, South Central RSMTel: 631-588-3200 Toll Free: 1-877-411-2267E: [email protected]
Southeast (AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA)Roy Gioconda, Southeast Regional FSRMobile: 919-454-6843E: [email protected]
Kate Gallant, Southeast RSMTel: 603-595-0030Toll Free: 1-800-558-6327E: [email protected]
Northeast (CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, DC)Victor Josephson, Northeast Regional FSRMobile: 516-652-9165E: [email protected]
Joe Dynko, Northeast RSMTel: 603-595-0030Toll Free: 1-800-558-6327E: [email protected]
“OEM BASED”
Wichita (HBC / CESSNA Field Service Rep)Th omas WilliamsCAMP Systems International Inc.C/O Hawker Beechcraft Services, Inc.Mid-Continent Airport (KICT)1980 Airport RoadWichita, KS 67209 USA
Mobile: 316-640-9178E: [email protected]
Little Rock (Dassault / HBC Field Service Rep)Tom MaherCAMP Systems International Inc.C/O Dassault Falcon Jet3801 East 10th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 USA
Tel: 501-210-0580Fax: 501-210-0475E: [email protected]
“INTERNATIONAL”
Regional FSR, International – TBDFor assistance in Europe, please contact:Tel: +33 (0)1 55 93 45 81E: [email protected]
George Rossides, International RSMTel: 631-588-3200 Toll Free: 1-877-411-2267E: [email protected]
WORLDWIDE BROKER PROGRAMLynn Sosnowski, Broker & Finance Program Sales Manager - Worldwide44 Apple Street Suite 5Tinton Falls NJ 07724
Tel: 732-530-7409Mobile: 732-720-9840Fax: 732-530-6402E: [email protected]
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CustomerSpotlight
[continued on page 7]
remium resonates quality. It imparts tones
of prestige and is coupled with fi rst-rate. Premium ignites expectation and delivers performance. Years ago IGD, a UK based market analyst group, reported that high quality ingredients are the most infl uential factor in making a product premium. The reporting organization suggested that, in the eyes of consumers, fancy packaging and celebrity endorsement did not defi ne premium. Quite simply, quality did.
While IGD’s research was in reference to food products, the fundamental idea of quality elements innovatively joined together to create a superior product or service is universal. The power of
pure quality
packaging and endorsement shouldn’t be underestimated, however without reliability and value as the foundation pretty packaging, or a pretty face, will only make the sale once. High quality keeps the consumer coming back for more.
Premium Jet AG, based in Zurich, Switzerland, has selectively hand picked its ingredients. Personalization, safety, honesty, reliability, competency, and experience have been expertly melded to create a fi ne-tuned, highly desirable Business Aviation Management and Charter service. With innovation and quality at the heart of this company, Premium Jet is just that – premium.
backgroundIn October 2009 four men with extensive
industry experience, ventured out to takeover Jetclub Aircharter AG and establish Premium Jet AG out of it, a full service business aviation management company. Th eir intentions for the company were pure – build an independent company managed and operated by highly experienced professionals with a thorough understanding of the needs of business aviation users around the world.
Premium Jet off ers aviation consulting,
“ingredients”Th e company’s success can be attributed to the
founding philosophies and daily practices of the organization. Bernhard shared:
“Premium” is not only a slogan it stands for our corporate philosophy.
Premium Jet AG has, based on clear standards, the objective to become a leading and innovative provider of business aviation services within a stable and honest environment for its employees. For our customers we strive for long-term, reliable, and sustained highest quality and safety through premium competence.
We lead and decide as a team under the guidance of our CEO, Peter Hartmann, and fulfi l our exemplary role through transparent, human and motivating guidance.
Company objectives are met through binding agreements and clear regulations of duties, competences and authorities. We communicate promptly, consistently and targeted, and gain trust by “living” the Premium Jet Vision.
For Premium Jet, the advantage of being an independent company is the ability the organization has to make ‘on the spot’ decisions
and run the daily operations with short reaction times. Premium Jet has a “fl at hierarchy.” Th is means that all shareholders in the company are also operative employees and customers interact directly with the decision-makers of the organization. Much to the customer’s benefi t, the shareholders alone bring approximately 75 years of experience in the fi eld of private aviation. Premium Jet is committed to providing open airways and fulfi lling the expectations of its customers. For Premium Jet, being an independent company means having the power to make decisions that put people fi rst.
Th is is directly related to the concept of “from owner to owner,” which is referenced on the company’s website (www.premiumjet.eu). “Owner to owner” is another way Premium Jet focuses on the human factor, and the signifi cance of each client’s investment as well as its own. “Th e owners of Premium Jet are also the management team of Premium Jet,” reiterated Bernhard. “Th erefore customer relations are always at the top level … from the owner of the aircraft to the owner of Premium Jet. Our customers are never just a number in our books.”
Premium Jet believes in the adage: Good things come in small packages. From years of observation, the founding members knew that they wanted to create a boutique experience for customers. “Our experience has shown that too large management organizations tend to lose that personal touch with customers. However, it is exactly those clients who expect personalized services for their costly assets,” said Bernhard. For this reason, Premium Jet has committed itself to providing each customer with tailored services that meet his/
her specifi c needs. No two customers’ needs are exactly the same and Premium Jet respects that. Instead of trying to sell a client into something that doesn’t fi t his/her situation, Premium Jet listens to the client and works hard to “tailor services to suit the customer’s individual needs.”
Furthermore, Premium Jet plans to remain “boutique.” To sustain its high level of quality service, the founders have vowed not to overgrow. Th e business plan lays the foundation for the company to maintain a low overhead in the best interest of its clients and to reach a targeted growth. Once that target has been achieved, Bernhard said, “We will consolidate our position and defi ne new targets, bearing in mind our primary goal – Premium, Quality Service. Th is guarantees our selected clientele the level of service they’re expecting.”
servicesRooted in the founding philosophies,
Premium Jet’s “ingredients” are unprecedented. From the attention given to detail, safety and service to the team of professionals that work and communicate together with ease to create an effi cient, sound operation, Premium Jet is fi rst-rate. Premium Jet has overlooked nothing, thus ensuring that clients, and their assets, are in good hands.
In terms of Aircraft Management, Premium Jet covers everything from specifi cation, pre-purchase, purchase, completion oversight and acceptance to delivery, importation, service introduction, operations and maintenance. It’s
aircraft sales and purchase, registration assistance, maintenance control, full administration, fl eet insurance- and fuel policies, and 24-hour dispatch for a worldwide operating fl eet of business aircraft, both private and commercial.
In the short time since the takeover, Premium Jet has become well established; attracting a rather handsome amount of managed and charter clientele. Th e growing fl eet presently consists of several Gulfstreams, Falcons, Citations and Lear 60’s, a Legacy, a Challenger 605 a Hawker 850XP and a King Air 350. Th e Premium Jet staff includes 25 offi ce members
and 35 crewmembers. Th e operation plans to add an additional 2 commercially and 4 privately operated aircraft during the spring.
Th is is a noteworthy accomplishment. Heiner Bernhard, Director of Maintenance and Managing Partner, explained, “Switzerland is a small country with a high accumulation of comparatively big operators.” Of Premium Jet’s immediate competition, he noted, “Th ere are 5-10 competitors in Zurich providing the same services. And around 40 aircraft are available for charter out of Zurich!” However, to Premium Jet’s advantage, “some are too large to provide truly individualized services.” Also on a positive note, Bernhard mentioned, “Because business aviation is a worldwide business it does not matter where the operator or an aircraft is based.” Th is too has decreased the restrictions of Switzerland’s dense market.
(clockwise) Heiner Bernhard, Director of Maintenance and Managing Partner, with Daniela Uehli at the controls! “Daniela is our CAMO administrator and keeps up the spirit in our team,” shared Bernhard; Frank Bauer, Premium Jet’s “most experienced CAMP expert and Airworthiness Manager,” per Bernhard; Simon Keith and Michael Schadwasser of Premium Jet’s in-house dispatch team. “Our dispatch team is a very important part of Premium Jet,” said Bernhard; Lear 60; Lear 60 interior.
By K.White
Stock image: Appenzellerland, Switzerland
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[Premium Jet, from page 5]
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scope of Management services can be custom tailored to fi t needs of each customer and can include all or specifi cs from the list below (as found on the company website):
Dispatch Our year-round 24/7 in-house operations department is staff ed with multilingual, experienced and well-connected fl ight dispatchers. Operations are conducted in accordance with legal and compliant requirements. Th e highest applicable standards are defi ned by the Premium Jet operations manual (OM), standard operating procedures (SOP), and in-house quality assurance and safety programs.
Crew Control Premium Jet will recruit and employ, after the fi nal decision/approval of the owner, properly licensed and aircraft-dedicated fl ight crew to ensure professional fl ight operations. Th is service includes coordination for all requisite training and crew scheduling.
Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO+) / Maintenance With the sole interest of the aircraft owner in mind, qualifi ed and experienced CAMO coordinators liaise with approved facilities for technical assistance, maintenance, checks and support of all technical aspects of your aircraft, around the world. AOG (aircraft on ground) assistance is available 24/7 to quickly return your aircraft to service.
Insurance Management Premium Jet will include your aircraft on its favourable fl eet insurance policy to ensure compliance with legal requirements, enabling you to enjoy better terms and conditions.
Fuel Management Premium Jet provides fuel carnets from major suppliers and fuel brokers permitting competitive pricing with global volume purchasing advantages.
Administration / Accounting All invoices incurred from the aircraft operation are collected and scrutinized prior to being forwarded at actual cost without any add-ons or surcharges. Our sophisticated online aircraft cost accounting system allows a permanent overview of operational costs itemized into categories with attached actual invoices for easy reference and control.
Premium Jet off ers both commercial and private operation services. Regarding commercial operation, the company’s site explains: In order to conduct revenue/charter fl ights with the goal of lowering net costs for the Owner, an aircraft must be on an Air Operator Certifi cate (AOC). Premium Jet maintains a full EU-OPS/EASA AOC in Switzerland. Th e company acknowledges the need for commercially operated aircraft to comply with a more stringent set of technical requirements than privately operated aircraft (i.e. crew duty and training regulations). Th is is a need Premium Jet is fully capable of satisfying.
According to Premium Jet, private operation faces less restriction than commercially operated aircraft thus making operations more fl exible. Still, Premium Jet operates to a standard that exceeds expectation. However, because the fl exibility exists, Premium Jet is able to off er several custom solutions for privately operated aircraft. Possibilities include a private fl ight department for the owner, partially outsourcing specifi c services to Premium Jet while the owner remains the registered operator, or a full management arrangement with Premium Jet as the legal operator. Ultimately, Premium Jet proclaims: Your wish is our command!
Charter. Knowing that the foundation of a service provider is sound and secure brings peace of mind. At that point one can hardly object to presentation. After all, presentation shows pride in one’s product. In terms of charter, Premium Jet’s fl eet is as luxurious as the services that support it.
Whether traveling from Zurich to Geneva, London, Moscow, the Middle East or the United States, Premium Jet has the right aircraft to meet the mission. As described earlier, the organization operates a fl eet of privately owned small, medium and large business jets with dedicated, high caliber fl ight and cabin crews. Furthermore, the company off ers additional access to a wide range of business aircraft and helicopters.
As in all aspects of business, Premium
Jet off ers a wealth of experience, complete confi dentiality, and customized solutions “matched precisely to the customers’ needs.” From transport and luggage handling to in-fl ight communications and special dietary requirements, Premium Jet caters to its clientele.
Aircraft Sales. Premium Jet is an independent aircraft sales and brokerage specialist and is not affi liated with
any aircraft manufacturer. Whether buying or selling an aircraft, Premium Jet assures that its people will take as much time as needed to help every client make the right decisions. Because Premium Jet is customer-centric, the company guarantees its clients discretion, confi dentiality, honesty and a fair commission, negotiated in advance. Transparency and trust are very important at Premium Jet.
Aircraft Completions & Acceptance. Here, again, the need for precision is acknowledged and executed with diligence at Premium Jet. Premium Jet’s experts know that aircraft completion and acceptance management carries a high level of responsibility and demands strict supervision…with respect to safety, legal liability, maintainability, reliability, effi ciency and attention to detail. Th e company has an experienced, in-house completion management team, with an extensive technical background. Premium Jet is confi dent that its high professional standards will save clients both time and money and result in satisfaction.
a word on CAMPPremium Jet advocates the use of CAMP to
aid in the safety and value of its operation. Th e company’s CAMO staff are long-time CAMP users. “We utilize CAMP’s maintenance and discrepancy tracking,” said Bernhard. “CAMP is our favorite tool.” He expressed that the ability to extract reliable information from the system is among the greatest assets CAMP brings to the operation.
Bernhard also shared, “We are glad that Cescom is now managed by CAMP. For us it’s an advantage because other maintenance tracking systems do not fulfi ll the EASA requirements like CAMP does. It is very, very diffi cult to satisfy the Authorities if we don’t have the right tracking tool, where we can produce the requested reports. CAMP’s EASA Maintenance Program Report is highly appreciated.”
Stock image: Zurich, Switzerland, downtown.
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From the Aircraft Profi le of the CAMP application, you can select “Show WO Number on the Due List” and the system will directly display all open WO numbers under the task number for each task assigned to that WO. These numbers are not hid-den behind an icon and display directly on the screen and its corresponding report.
CAMP 3.0 video training is now available on YouTube™. Go to www.YouTube.com and search “CAMP Systems.” There are several training videos available.
When the due projection screen opens it either shows the current date or a date in the future depending on the parameters selected on the screen.
You can control the due projection date either by directly editing the “projection” or by manipulat-ing the “Additional Times” value.
Selecting “Include Discrepancies on Due List” will display open discrepancies on the due list when they fall within the designated projection parameters.
CAMPPearls
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is ... both a pearl and wisdom seem like small objects
but are both very valuable.”
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What are CAMP Pearls? Valuable little pieces of insight – some obvious, others less evident. From
useful facts to helpful hints, Pearls will provide monthly wisdom about CAMP, its applications and more to help you along the way.
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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
with Judy Nerwinski & Kathy DowdAMSTATMarket Analysis
When we last examined the business avia-tion market, transaction activity had
picked up in the fourth quarter and pre-owned for sale inventory was trending downward. We ended that report by noting that since transactions often spike in the fourth quarter, we would be watching closely to see whether or not the fi rst quarter of 2010 would show a similar level of activity. So now that Q1 is history, let’s take a look. As the leader in providing researched market data to the indus-try, AMSTAT once again takes the opportunity to provide some insight into the state of the business aviation market.
In Q1 2010, resale retail transactions, as a per-centage of the worldwide business jet fl eet, fell to 2.1%. While not as low as the recent minimum of 1.6% in Q1 2009, this fi gure is still far from its 20 year average of 3.4%. After 3 consecutive quarters of transaction growth, we may be seeing a stall in business jet market improvements. For turboprops, the story was similar. Roughly 1.9% of the fl eet changed hands, which was not as low as in Q1 2009, but it was down from 2.3% in Q4 and far below the 3.4% historical average.
Pre-owned aircraft for sale inventory levels are well down from their peak, but here too, the data shows hints of possible stagnation. At 15.7% of the fl eet, used business jet inventory is below its peak of 17.9% seen last summer, but the rate of improve-ment does seem to have slowed a bit in the past few months. For turboprops, used inventory has been essentially fl at since September of 2009, and now stands at 12.5%. For both jets and turboprops, these metrics are still signifi cantly above their 20 year averages of 12.5% and 11.2% respectively.
Just as we discounted somewhat the data from the fourth quarter as potentially seasonal, so too must we apply similar logic to the data seen in the most recent quarter. Fourth quarter spikes in trans-action activity are common. But fi rst quarter drops are nearly as common (this stands to reason since, by defi nition, a spike is followed by a drop). And as we noted in our last update, the trends of the
Th is month’s AMSTAT Market Analysis article was written by Tom Benson, Executive Vice President of AMSTAT. AMSTAT is the leading provider of market research information and services to the corporate aviation industry. Founded in 1982, and based in Tinton Falls, NJ, AMSTAT introduced the concept of providing researched information to corporate aviation professionals.
The Business Aviation MarketBumps along the road to recovery By Tom Benson
past 24 months seem to indicate that the worst is indeed behind us. However, even with seasonality taken into account, the data from the fi rst quarter does not signal that we’ll be seeing a return to truly favorable market conditions any time soon.
Over the next few quarters, we’ll likely experi-ence one of two scenarios. In one scenario, we’ll see slow, gradual improvements, along with occasional bumps in the road like those that we saw in Q1. It
is also possible however, that the business aviation market is now reaching somewhat of a temporary equilibrium, in which conditions are surely better than the reactionary bottom that we experienced last year, but in which we won’t see much additional improvement until the general economy supports an environment in which corporations feel more confi dent in their business aviation plans.
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UserHot Tip CAMP APPLICATIONwith Roy GiocondaSoutheast Regional Field Service Representative
Have It Your Way
W E all remember the fast food jingle telling us to “Have it your way”. Everyone fi nds having something just the way
they want it makes things easier and more familiar right? And why shouldn’t we? After all, we each have different tastes and methods for doing things. Special order-ing or customizing, from a burger to CAMP is a great thing! Let me show you just a few ways in CAMP 3.0 where you have the ability to “Have it your way”.
At CAMP, we have been extremely proactive in response to the feedback that you have pro-vided, and we will continue to be. CAMP 3.0 will continue to be enhanced in order to make it easier, friendlier and more comfortable to use. So there you go… have it your way now!
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You can right click on the photo of the aircraft provided in the AIRCRAFT INFO block in order to search for and upload a photo of your aircraft that you have stored on your hard drive, memory stick or CD (or a photo of your spouse, classic car, favorite dog, or even your boss!)
You can fi lter the displayed list by selecting just the various task type you wish to view. Example - Here is where you can select to view just Installed Parts
You can sort the displayed list using several different criteria
You can group the displayed list using several additional methods
Additionally, when on the Due List page, you can choose to view those Due Tasks meeting the criteria you wish to view or the default of ALL
You also have the ability on the TASK/STATUS and the Due List pages to change the View using the following Menu options:
There are several options available within the Filter Pane of the new TASK/STATUS page to make it even easier to fi nd what you are looking for:
You can click on the caret here to open a list of additional criteria that you can add to the Task/Search Filter pane.
You can click on the caret adjacent to a fi lter item to remove it or change it.
If you operate multiple aircraft, you can select “Heads Up Display” in User Settings in CAMP Classic, and when you open CAMP 3.0, it will default open to the CAMP created “All Aircraft” fl eet.
Any other Default Screen choice will allow CAMP 3.0 to open to the Home Page of your fi rst aircraft.
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Joe Escobar is the editorial director and a founding partner of D.O.M. magazine, a trade publication focusing on the business of aviation maintenance. He is an A&P with Inspection Authorization, and has been working in aviation since 1988. Escobar has been an advocate for aviation maintenance professionals over the years through his active involvement in various industry associations. He is currently a member of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) maintenance committee. Escobar can be contacted at [email protected].
PAPER OR PLASTIC?By Joe Escobar
Editorial appearing in D.O.M. Magazine, April 2010, reprinted with permission. Th is is a partial reprint. For the full version, please visit www.dommagazine.com.
We won’t have a choice in three years. I’m not talking about what bags our groceries are placed in — I’m
referring to A&P certifi cates. Plastic airmen certifi cates are coming. Well, technically the “new” plastic certifi cates have been around for years. I replaced mine several years ago. What started out as an option to replace paper certifi cates with the fancy new plastic ones has become a requirement. Th e drop-dead date for mechanics to replace paper certifi cates is March 31, 2013. FAR 65.15(d) states, “Except for temporary certifi cates issued under §65.13, the holder of a paper certifi cate issued under this part may not exercise the privileges of that certifi cate after March 31, 2013.”
Th ere are two ways you can obtain a plastic certifi cate if you still have your tried and true paper one. Th e fi rst way is to request a unique certifi cate number if your certifi cate uses your SSN as your certifi cate number
and you would like to change it. You can fi ll out a Request Change of Airmen Certifi cate Number (downloadable at http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certifi cates/airmen_certifi cation/media/ChgCert.pdf ).
Th e second option is to just request a replacement certifi cate. You can download an application for replacement of a lost, destroyed, or paper airman certifi cate at http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certifcates/airmen_certifi cation/media/8060-56.pdf. Or you can send a signed, written request stating your name, date and place of birth, social security number, and/or certifi cate number, and the reason you need a replacement.
Mail the completed request for unique certifi cate number or application (or written request) for a replacement certifi cate to:
Federal Aviation AdministrationAirmen Certifi cation Branch, AFS-760P.O. Box 25082Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0082
You must include a check or money order for $2 (U.S. funds), made payable to FAA, for each replacement certifi cate you request. Th e fee doesn’t apply if you request a unique certifi cate number to replace your SSN.
Th e FAA also allows you to request a unique certifi cate number or replacement certifi cate online at http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certifi cates/airmen_certifi cation/airmen_services. Th is method requires that you register with the FAA’s Online Services.
What are the benefi ts of the new plastic certifi cates? Th ey are more durable than the paper certifi cates they replace. Th ey also incorporate anti-tampering technology. For example, did you know that elements of the Wright Flyer printed on the certifi cate resemble black lines, but are actually micro printing of the speech Marion Blakey gave at the 2003 Centennial of Flight celebration?
Grab a loop or magnifying glass and take a look.
Are there any drawbacks of the new certifi cates? One drawback that many fellow mechanics have shared is that the FAA will NOT print the original date of issue on the new certifi cate. It will be the date that the replacement certifi cate was issued.
One retired FAA inspector told me that a major benefi t of forcing mechanics to replace their paper certifi cates with plastic ones by 2013 is that for the fi rst time, the FAA will have an accurate count of how many mechanics are actually active in the industry.
My company was just given access to an aircraft, but I can’t see that aircraft when I log in - why?
As aircraft are added to a company’s access only the Administrator gets au-tomatic access. The “new” aircraft must be added to the applicable User-level log-on.
There is an area for Tracked items on my HUD. What is this for?
This area is for items (components or in-spection) that you would like to always keep an eye on; even if they are not yet on the due list.
How can I access the history on a CAMP code?
If you want this data as a report, se-lect the History Report under the history header on the report menu. Apply fi l-ters as desired. Always check the start date – the default is one month. Usu-
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ally a greater period of historical data is desired. When working on-line, do a task search and go to the task relations screen for the code you want history on. On the screen in the highlighted fi eld containing all the current data con-cerning the code, select the “H icon” located on the far right side. This will open the item code history screen. By doing this search on-line you will have access to any attached documenta-tion of the maintenance history that was provided to CAMP.
In need of an airport diagram?
Visit the FAA’s site. From the “Airports” tab, select “Runway Safety.” Choose “Airport Diagrams” from the left column. Or enter the following web address:www.faa.gov/airports/runway_safety/diagrams/
Refresh your memory on the Aviation Maintenance Technicians Model Code of Conduct. PRINCIPLES:
I. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF AVIA-TION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS
AMTs should:
a. make safety their highest priority,
b. seek excellence in workmanship,
c. develop and exercise good judg-ment, and apply sound principles of technical decision-making,
d. recognize and manage risks effectively,
e. adhere to prudent operating prac-tices and personal operating param-eters (e.g., tolerances, limitations, and other human factors),
f. advance professionalism,
g. act with responsibility and courtesy,
h. adhere to applicable laws and
regulations, and
i. comply with training and perfor-mance requirements.
Explanation: Code of Conduct Section I serves as a preamble to the Code of Conduct’s other principles. It empha-sizes safety, excellence, risk manage-ment, and responsibility.
JOE GENOVESEAPPLICATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST
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during World War II.
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Strategic Partnership Expanded Between Hawker Beechcraft and the National Institute for Aviation Research
WICHITA, Kan. (April 2, 2010) – As an expansion to a strategic partnership, Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced it will transfer the equipment and operations of its electromagnetic compatibility, mechanical and environmental test laboratories to Th e National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichi-ta State University (WSU). Th is is the second col-laboration between NIAR and HBC, signifying a unique university/industry relationship. NIAR currently leases space on the HBC campus for its Aircraft Structural Testing and Evaluation Center (ASTEC). Th is agreement began in 2004 and has been highly successful.
“Th is collaboration is a great example of indus-try and academia working together to leverage our strengths,” said Ed Petkus, vice president, HBC Product Development and Engineering. “It will provide research opportunities and techni-cal expertise that will grow Wichita’s aerospace knowledge base and expand our community’s technological leadership.”
“Not only will NIAR be able to perform the required testing for industry, but the facility will be a unique classroom for undergraduate and graduate students to achieve hands-on training,” said Dr. Gary Miller, WSU Provost. “NIAR will be able to off er these services on both the indus-try testing level, as well as the research level. Th is facility will place NIAR among the most unique university-based research facilities in the world.”
Th rough the new arrangement, NIAR will gain new testing capabilities, additional space and experienced staff . NIAR will operate facilities within two HBC buildings on its main campus in Wichita, totaling 49,000 square feet. In order to maintain consistency within the laboratory, a number of HBC employees working in the facil-ity will be off ered employment with WSU.
“I appreciate Hawker Beechcraft’s enterprising approach to achieving full utilization of these testing facilities while expanding NIAR’s research and development capabilities,” said Dr. John
Tomblin, NIAR executive director. “Th e opera-tion of this facility will raise NIAR’s level of avia-tion research and testing services and capabilities to a level that is unprecedented for a university center. We anticipate the new labs will follow the success of ASTEC, which also strengthened our capabilities and is now used by a number of aerospace companies across the country.”
Th e facilities, named the Aircraft Environment Research and Testing Laboratory, will be used to conduct state-of-the-art testing and research for HBC and the entire aerospace industry, as well as federal agencies. Th e new labs will have the capability to perform a variety of environmental tests, including electromagnetic eff ects, lightning eff ects, temperature and altitude, humidity, operational shock and vibration, salt spray, fl am-mability and icing, and other specialized testing for aircraft safety assurance and certifi cation.
Th e Aircraft Environmental Research and Test-ing Laboratory at HBC adds increased capacity to NIAR’s existing facilities, which includes an 88,000-square -foot laboratory complex on the WSU campus and its 46,000-square-foot ASTEC facility. NIAR currently benefi ts from a talented work force of more 350, including 200 full-time staff members and faculty associates who have undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in aero-space and engineering-related disciplines.
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Th e National Institute for Aviation Research is a prestigious state-of-the-art aerospace research and development laboratory with global reach and exper-tise in research, design, testing and certifi cation. Th e Institute’s clientele include many of the world’s aero-space manufacturers, NASA and the FAA. It is one of the largest aviation R&D academic institutions in America. National Institute for Aviation Research is an unincorporated division of Wichita State Univer-sity and a KTEC Center of Excellence.
Hawker Beechcraft Announces Key Positions in Global Sales Organization
WICHITA, Kan. (April 1, 2010) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced
updates to key positions in the company’s global sales organization. Th ese roles will be instru-mental as the company continues to expand its footprint in the global marketplace.
Th e following individuals bring extensive experience to HBC:
• Noell Michaels, vice president, Hawker Sales, Eastern United States. Michaels will lead the company’s Hawker sales eff orts in the eastern U.S. He is a proven sales executive having previously held leadership positions at several major aviation organiza-tions, most recently as Senior Vice President of Sales at Avolar Corporation. Prior to that he was Midwest Sales Director for Gulf-stream for many years. Michaels received a bachelor’s in fi nance from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s in busi-ness administration from the University of Virginia’s Darden School. He is also a former Naval Aviator and a graduate of the U.S. Navy’s Aviation Safety School at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif.
• Jim Christiansen, vice president, Hawker Sales, Central United States. Christiansen will lead the company’s Hawker sales eff orts in the central U.S. He comes to HBC with more than 40 years of experience, holding senior leadership positions in major companies in aircraft management, fractional and charter areas, most recently as president of NetJets Aviation, Inc. Christiansen has been active in industry trade groups, includ-ing Chairman of the Board of NATA, the NBAA Associate Member Advisory Council, and currently as Vice Chairman of the Air Charter Safety Foundation. He served as a U.S. Army helicopter pilot and holds com-mercial, instrument, multi-engine fi xed wing and commercial and instructor rotary wing ratings. Christiansen earned a bachelor’s in business administration from Montclair State College in New Jersey.
• David Coppock, vice president, Hawker Sales, Western United States. Coppock will lead the company’s Hawker sales eff orts in the western U.S. His previous experience includes roles as a sales director and sales
demonstration captain for two large business aircraft manufacturers. Coppock was also a vice president in the private client wealth industry. He holds a bachelor’s in political science and business from the University of Iowa. Coppock served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force and Iowa Air National Guard. He is a commercial and airline transport pilot and is instrument rated in multi-engine aircraft.
• John Meehan, vice president, Hawker Sales, Latin America. Meehan will lead the company’s Hawker sales eff orts in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central and South America. He has held positions of increas-ing responsibility in sales, operations and general management across a broad spectrum of industries and geographic locations. Most recently he was the General Manager for Landmark Aviation’s fl agship property at Dulles airport. Meehan received a bachelor’s in general engineering from the U.S. Mili-tary Academy at West Point and a master’s in business administration from Boston College. He is a commercial pilot and instru-ment rated in fi xed and rotary wing aircraft.
• Don Mercer, vice president, Beechcraft Sales, Eastern United States. Mercer is responsible for the company’s Beechcraft sales for the eastern U.S. He has been with the company for more than 20 years and served in increasing roles of responsibility, most recently as vice president of Beechcraft pre-owned aircraft. He was also previously the President of European Aircraft Corpora-tion. Mercer has an airline transport rating and is type rated in the Premier I, King Air 300/350, 2000 and 1900 Airliner. He re-ceived his bachelor’s in mechanical engineer-ing from the University of Miami.
• Shane Ellis, vice president, Beechcraft Sales, Western United States. Ellis is re-sponsible for the company’s Beechcraft sales for the western U.S. Most recently, he was the Western U.S. and Mexico Sales Director and Pre-Owned Sales Director for Piaggio America. Prior to that he was an Account Executive at aircraft sales organizations Jack Prewitt & Associates and Bloomer deVere Avia. Ellis is an instrument-rated private pilot and holds a bachelor’s in political sci-ence from Georgia Southern University and a master’s in business administration from the University of Texas at Tyler.
Hawker Beechcraft Appoints Hawker Pacifi c Singapore as Hawker 4000 Service Center in Southeast Asia
WICHITA, Kan. (March 22, 2010) – Hawker
Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced that it has appointed Hawker Pacifi c Singapore as the fi rst authorized service center (ASC) in Southeast Asia for its fl agship Hawker 4000. With this addition, the Hawker Pacifi c Singa-pore Service Center is now accredited to support the entire Hawker Beechcraft product lineup.
“With Hawker 4000 deliveries well underway in Asia, our enhanced partnership with Hawker Pacifi c will provide customers in the region with immediate and reliable service for the aircraft,” said Christi Tannahill, vice president, Global Customer Support. “Hawker Pacifi c has been a strategic partner for more than 30 years and we are confi dent in their support of this revolution-ary aircraft.”
Hawker Pacifi c in Singapore currently holds multiple regulatory approvals across 15 countries including FAA, EASA, China and India and has applied for additional approvals to further expand its service capacity from its FBO and Service Center operations. Hawker Pacifi c is a leader in integrated civil and military aerospace sales and product support in Southeast Asia, Australia, the Pacifi c and the Middle East. Th e company’s Asian operations include businesses in Singapore, China, the Philippines, Th ailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Headquartered in Wichita, Kan., Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) is dedicated to improving the value of HBC aircraft by employing products and services to simplify aircraft ownership, reduce operating cost and increase re-sale value. GCS is comprised of four functional groups that include Support Plus (cost predictability/warranty programs), Hawker
Beechcraft Parts & Distribution (genuine fac-tory parts), Hawker Beechcraft Services (factory-owned service centers) and Technical Support (Field Support Representatives, Hot Line special-ists and Technical Publications administration).
Hawker Beechcraft Services Offers WAAS/LPV on Pro Line 21-Equipped King Air C90GTi Aircraft
WICHITA, Kan. (March 29, 2010) – Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) today announced that the certifi ed Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is available on Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21-equipped King Air C90GTi aircraft. HBS facilities are now taking orders and schedul-ing aircraft for this new upgrade.
Th e WAAS installation off ers operational fl exibility and cost savings associated with direct area navigation routes, which allow for improved access to special use airspace, high traffi c and/or
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation is a world-leading manufacturer of business, special mission and trainer aircraft – designing, marketing and supporting avia-tion products and services for businesses, governments and individuals worldwide. Th e company’s head-quarters and major facilities are located in Wichita, Kan., with operations in Salina, Kan.; Little Rock, Ark.; Chester, England, U.K.; and Chihuahua, Mexico. Th e company leads the industry with a global network of more than 100 factory-owned and authorized service centers. For more information, visit www.hawkerbeechcraft.com.
terrain challenged airports.
Another benefi t of the HBS WAAS installa-tion is greater mission success through the use of WAAS enabled Localizer Performance with Ver-tical Guidance (LPV) approaches. WAAS/LPV approaches, which are nearly identical to tradi-tional ILS approaches, provide decision heights as low as 200 feet with one-half mile visibility, resulting in improved safety and cost savings as-sociated with the reduction of missed approaches and fl ights to alternate airports. Th ere are cur-rently more than 1,900 LPV approaches certifi ed and in use in the United States today, with up to 4,000 expected in the coming years.
Th e HBS King Air C90GTi WAAS upgrade follows the successful launch of Hawker 900XP, 800XP and 750 WAAS installations, which were introduced in 2009. Additional WAAS solu-tions will be available in the near future for the remaining Pro Line 21 King Air and Premier models, as well as Hawker 400XP / Beechjet 400A product lines equipped with Rockwell Collins AMS-5000.
To schedule a WAAS installation or for more information, visit:
www.hawkerbeechcraftservices.com.
Headquartered in Wichita, Kan., Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) is dedicated to improving the value of HBC aircraft by employing products and services to simplify aircraft ownership, reduce operating cost and increase re-sale value. GCS is comprised of four functional groups that include Support Plus (cost predictability/warranty programs), Hawker Beechcraft Parts & Distribution (genuine factory parts), Hawker Beechcraft Services (factory-owned service centers) and Technical Support (Field Support Representatives, Hot Line special-ists and Technical Publications administration).
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Giacinta Bradley Koontzis an aviation historian and author. Her various projects can be viewed on her web-site: www.harrietquimby.org.
In 2009, scientists from Imperial College London (ICL) announced that unmanned space missions and telescopic
observations reveal methane gas on Mars. ICL researchers deduce that “Extraterrestrial life still remains an option.” Life on Mars would not have been a surprise to Prof. David P. Todd, head of the Department of Astronomy at Amherst College (MA) and aeronaut, A. Leo Stevens, in the spring of 1920.
Todd had previously studied 7,000 photographs of Mars taken in the Andes Mountains of Chile (elev. 14,000 ft) speculating that the red planet’s features were either irrigation systems or some other form of highway. Although he admitted that his theory was purely “inferential” he concluded that “there is something like human life at work up there.”
To get closer to the red planet, Todd hired Stevens, America’s pioneer dirigible and balloon designer to create an observation ship capable of ascending to 50,000 feet (9 ½ miles). Stevens was no stranger to bizarre adventures in airships. Raised in a circus family of acrobats, Stevens was making parachute jumps from balloons as a teen, known as the “Human Bomb,” or sometimes as “Prince Leo.” In 1897 his scheme to transport gold miners by balloon to the Klondike failed but in 1902 he created a sensation by piloting his dirigible over Brooklyn, New York. In 1903, his botched rooftop attempt to infl ate a balloon emblazoned with the image of the dog, Nipper (mascot for Victor record players, associated with the logo “His Master’s Voice”), nearly killed an assistant trapped under the netting and the potential release of poisonous gas caused New Yorkers to panic.
Stevens designed and manufactured balloons in his Manhattan factory, established Aero Clubs in several cities and promoted air meet competitions. In 1906, “Mrs. Miller of Pennsylvania” became the fi rst of Stevens’ many female passengers attracted to the sport of ballooning. He trained aeronauts on the use of tethered balloons for observation in the fi rst Aeronautical Division of the US Army Signal Corp at Ft. Omaha, Nebraska.
Stevens also designed parachutes for stunts and in 1912 he managed several professional
“Prince Leo” Balloons Toward Mars
exhibition aviators including Harriet Quimby and Frederick Law. In February, Law made a successful jump from the arm of the Statue of Liberty using Stevens’ parachute. As parachutes were not standard equipment in aircraft, Quimby was tossed from her monoplane six months later, and fell to her death. Th is accident infl uenced Stevens’ life-long pursuit to design safer equipment for aviators, beginning with the “Stevens Safety Chute.”
In 1914, Stevens became one of the fi rst movie stunt pilots when he “rescued” actress Pearle White by balloon ascension in “Th e Perils of Pauline.” After WWI, Stevens joined other inventors at McCook Field in Ohio to develop a reliable parachute for military pilots. Shortly thereafter he was contacted by Todd to “conduct astronomical, meteorological and pathological observations” of Mars.
Stevens agreed to build a balloon with a gas capacity of 30,000 cubic feet, suspending a gondola large enough for Todd’s telescope and a steel and glass oxygen tank. Stevens’ wife, Julia, sewed the air bag fabric and assembled yards of hemp cord netting. She was also responsible for the precise placement of anchors and sandbag weights. For their fl ight to observe Mars, she planned to pack warm clothes, sandwiches, hot coff ee, and a megaphone with which to yell for help. Th e unfl appable Mrs. Stevens speculated that if Mars was inhabited, there were “good chances of getting in touch with it,” but she
felt the entire fl ight was very safe. Safe or not, the ascension by Todd and Stevens scheduled for April 1920 was apparently cancelled but foreshadowed man’s quest to conquer space fi fty years later.
Stevens made over 3,400 ascensions, and continued improving his parachute designs individually or in collaboration with others. He tested all of his own equipment himself, and is credited with one of the earliest patents for a rip cord, which allows a jumper to safely fall away from an aircraft before opening the canopy. In 1944, while en route to Washington, D.C. to fi le a new parachute patent, Stevens stopped to visit his brother and died in his sleep that night.
So great was Stevens’ contribution to aviation that an annual award was given in his name between 1948 and 1961. USAF Col. Joseph “Joe” Kittinger, Jr. received the “A. Leo Stevens Memorial Fund Medal” in 1959 for his jump out of a gondola suspended from a helium balloon at 75,000 ft.(over 14 miles). Wearing a space suit, Kittinger created records for the highest balloon ascent and parachute jump. In 1962 he and astronomer, William White, ascended in the “Stargazer” gondola, recording telescopic observations at 82,500 ft (15 ½ miles).
Parachutes are now standard, if not required, aviation equipment, and “Prince Leo” would be pleased that air show spectators are thrilled by jumpers carrying smoke fl ares gliding to earth beneath colorful canopies.
In 2018, NASA plans a manned mission to Mars to determine the source of its methane gas. One hundred years later, we may be able to confi rm or negate Todd’s intuition that something (microscopic) is “at work up there.” //gbk
A. Leo Stevens [1875-1944] (left) and his assistants assemble the balloon netting at his factory in New York. Photo: From the collection of G.B. Koontz.
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