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June 2014
Flying Times
AOPA Fly-In Wrap-Up
Highlights:
 AOPA Fly-In WrapUp
 AOPA Videos
 AOPA Apparel
 “Clancy” Hess
In this Issue:
Attention Pilots!
4
Indy500
4
Direct TV Blimp
4
EAA
Announcement
5
Mark Baker
5
Discover Flying
5
Lesson Learned
6
Indian Creek
Floods FBO
6
Aircraft Talk
7
Interesting
Aircraft
7
Fathers Day
8
Did You Know?
8
Games
9
The
2014
AOPA Fly-In
has
sadly
come to an
end, but we
enjoyed every
aspect.
The
Fly-In
provided
a
great many learning experiences and
created
everlasting
memories, not only
for the attendees and
volunteers, but also
the AOPA and Indy Jet
staff. The event got
an early kick-off as
nearly 140 aircraft arrived on Friday
the 30th: Made up of 40 attendees
camping at their aircraft, 23 event
static aircraft, and others wanting to
avoid Saturday’s congestions.) An
aircraft conga line started early Saturday morning, all headed for Runway 7 eager to land and enjoy the
festivities. With the help of clear blue
skies, light breezes and temperatures in the 80’s, the event was well
attended! Over 500 aircraft flew in
for the event along with
greater than 900 automobiles! The combination of drive-in/fly-in
puts the total estimated
event
attendance
at
2,300 people. This represented
approximately
110% of the expected
RSVPS.
Several pilots took to the
sky to demonstrate their
aircraft and their talents.
The T-28’s of the Trojan
Horsemen flew overhead
in formation. Aerobatic
Pilot, Billy Werth, did a 15
minute aerobatic demonstration in his
Christen Super Eagle, wowing the
crowd with rolls, loops and spins. He
followed this performance with an educational seminar on spin and upset
recovery
training for
which 220
attended.
The
day
progressed
with new
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AOPA Wrap-Up Continued
experiences and an increase in aviation knowledge
and awareness.
As Indy Jet Line Service Technicians (along with
more than
50 volunteers) marshalled and
fueled aircraft, the
Indy
Jet
CSR’s were
busy inside
the FBO creating invoices, processing payments
and assisting visitors. It got challenging as visitors
poured into the FBO on that hot summer day, but
the Indy Jet girls were eager and happy to help
with ice cold water and a smile.
All ages were present, from little tikes to veteran
pilots, from all walks of life. There was fun for everyone and plenty of food to go around. Whether
you were able to fly-in
or drive-in, take an
aerial tour in a B-17,
learn at one of the educational seminars, or
just take in all the
sights and sounds, we
at Indy Jet truly hope
you enjoyed our host-
ing of the AOPA Regional Fly-in!
The Indy Jet Team looks forward to building
upon the new relationships made on May 31st
and maintaining our customer service mission
to new and frequent visitors. We will be happy
to assist in any accommodations you may need.
Please contact the FBO directly at 317/3353371 to plan your next visit. Please tell us about
your experience at the fly-in, what went well
and what improvements could we make for
next time.
We love pictures so please post them
to our Facebook Page or on Instagram,
#indianapolisregionalairport #indyjet .
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AOPA Fly-In Videos
Arriving at MQJ During the Fly-In
Departing MQJ After the Fly-In
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AOPA Apparel
Although the Fly-In is over, you can still
cherish the moment with official AOPA
Fly-in Gear. We were lucky enough to
have some inventory left over and we decided to sell them at a discounted price!
AOPA Fly-In Shirt (B&W) (M, L & XL)
Original: $34.00 Discount: $29.00
AOPA Fly-In Hats
Original: $22.00 Discount: $20.00
Come in and claim yours before they are
all gone!
“Clancy” Hess: Decorated Aviator Attends Fly-in
A World War II Pilot and retiree of American Airlines after 32 years, Clancy has witnessed a lifetime of aviation. In 1930, he was given lessons by,
air racer, John Livingston and
at the age of 10 he became the
youngest student pilot to solo.
Clancy also made many charitable contributions throughout
his life, volunteering and developing the A&P building at Lewis University, becoming one of
the first members of “Wings of
Hope”; bringing food and medical assistance to people of third
world countries, just to name a
few.
One momentous occurrence
happened in December 1944
when troops were informed
that due to lack of supply,
Christmas was not going to be a bottle to throttle
occasion. The soldiers quickly thought of a
scheme to fly the 1,200 mile, round-trip flight,
without drawing attention, by flying Clancy’s
bomber. The aircraft was the answer, it had enough payload capacity to bring back the beer and
the bomb doors had the ability to
store and accommodate the
weight
Clancy and Pat Patton flew from
Manus Island to Townsville, Australia, loaded the aircraft with
6,000 pounds of entertainment,
and flew back with only one minor
incident. On landing, the tail wheel
blew out, but it was a small sacrifice for the “Greatest Beer Run in
History”! To read further about
Clancy and his adventures, you
can simply google him and/or
click here.
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Attention Pilots!
Indy 500
The local EAA Chapter are working with Indy Jet
to research the amount of interest in getting a
self service fuel browser for Mogas.
The Indy 500 has raced past again this year,
leaving behind the faint smell of motor oil and
fuel and a ringing in our ears. At Indy Jet we
enjoyed the pre-Fly In rush
and thought of it as practice
before the big event the following weekend.
Several STC’s exist for low compression engines
and many of the LSA rotax engines can use the
less expensive auto fuel.
Non ethanol unleaded 92 octane
from the Coop is
the intended fuel
type.
If you are interested in getting Mogas at the Indy Jet FBO at Indianapolis Regional Airport, please send your response to the questions above to, Leroy Wheeler,
at [email protected].
To show our appreciation to the guests who
arrived at our airport for race weekend, on Sunday, refreshments were present for their departure. Trays of cheese and crackers, veggie plate,
apples and popcorn for snacks, providing with
lemonade to wash it all
down.
“I really appreciated the
refreshments”, said a pilot
departing after the race.
Indy Jet is now a CAA
Preferred FBO!
Direct TV Blimp
The Indy 500 brings, to Indianapolis, many visitors and an array of aircraft, all with their own
unique story. For instance the Direct TV Blimp,
scheduled to arrive from Pittsburgh on Monday,
May 12th, was
unable to get
airborne due to
unstable weather
conditions.
They safely arrived at Indianapolis Regional
Airport on Saturday, May 17th
making a few
flights over the
Indianapolis
Motor Speedway before departing on Monday,
May 19th.
Though their time at MQJ was short, we appreciated the chance to see the blimp arrive and depart the airfield. “It was amazing to see the manpower behind the blimp. Watching the ground
crew grab the ropes to pull the blimp in for landing was truly an experience worth having,” said
Blair, Indy Jet CSR.
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Mark Baker
President of AOPA, Mark Baker, received 5-star treatment from Indy Jet
upon
his arrival to
the FlyIn. Never have
flown
in the
Pitts S2C and
needing
a
lift
from
Indianapolis International, Indy Jet
decided make the best of the situation
by picking up Baker in the Pitts S-2C.
Billy Werth kept an eye on Bakers’
arrival time and flew to International
to bring him to the celebration in style.
Greeted by Owners, Bob Palmer and
Brad Cable and General Manager, Ryan
Maxfield,
Baker
received
a hearty
welcome
from the
Indy Jet
staff.
Baker
was excited to
meet the
staff,
AOPA
members and fly-in attendees. We enjoyed
his company and hope he returns to
visit MQJ in the near future.
Discover Flying
This coming Saturday, June 21st, Cessna will be demonstrating their 2014
Cessna 172 and encouraging others to
learn to fly by offering free 30-45
minutes Discovery Flights.
Anyone with an interest in flying who
is over the age of 12 can participate!
*Individuals between the ages of 1217 must sign a waiver supplied by
Cessna and a parent, guardian, or
flight instructor must accompany
them on the flight.
The Discovery challenge will take
place between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm.
This time can be extended should we
have the interest! A grill will be present and burgers/hot dogs will be
available for all.
The
Cessna
pilot coming
to
demonstrate the aircraft is Michael Smith, a
student
of
Wichita State University.
Michael Smith was born in the United
States but grew up in South Africa.
Living in different places around the
world throughout his childhood made
him appreciate international business
as a young adult, which is why he is
pursuing a degree in Business Administration in Entrepreneurship. Despite
not having grown up in Wichita, he is
not short on a passion for the industry
that named the city the Air Capital of
the World. This summer, Michael
joins Cessna’s 2014 Discover Flying
Challenge as the team controller.
For more information visit the Cessna
website.
EAA 1121 Meets
the Third Thursday of the month
at 7:00 pm in the
second floor conference room at
Indy
Jet
at
MQJ. Come join us
for aviation related conversation,
technical discussions,
aviation
stories and meet
the pilots and copilots with aircraft
at MQJ. Anyone
with an interest in
aviation is welcome.
Keep up with the
latest information, news,
events and announcements
through our
Facebook page!
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Lesson Learned
Many lessons can be learned between a Certified
Flight Instructor and a Flight Student. Though
most experiences favor the flight student, flight
instructors can, a time or two, become the student. Whether that involves
knowing the appropriate time
to take the controls of an aircraft or recognizing the signs
of fatigue before taking a
flight, flight instructors need
to be refreshed on the proper
etiquette of flight training.
It is the responsibility of the
Certified Flight Instructor to be aware of his/her
students’ capabilities, weaknesses and learning
behavior. Does the student learn better if he/she
listens to the process of a procedure first before
performing or is he/she more of a hands on student? Does your student suffer from low selfconfidence or does he/she appear as a know it
all? These are important aspects for CFIs to
watch for when introduced to aspiring students.
A good CFI will have a genuine interest in the
students’ success as a pilot and instill high
standards in their abilities. Students tend to
imitate his or her flight instructor, which calls
for any CFI to be on guard with their actions.
That one shortcut or mistake
the CFI makes will surely be
remembered and repeated
by the student.
For all the trouble that can
arise, stem precious rewards. The first time you see
one of your students take
their solo flight or earn their
Private Certificate are moments you will never
forget.
Point made by a recent article written by Greg
Brown concerning his own experience as a
veteran CFI performing his flight review with a
green CFI. This story captures the knowledge
one can gain by listening and observing their
student and vice versa. If you would like to
read, What I Learned from a New CFI, in its entirety, please visit the AOPA website.
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Indian Creek Floods FBO
Students from Indian Creek Elementary School
visited the Indy Jet FBO on Wednesday, May 14th
to learn about the wonderful thrill of flight. From,
how an airplane works to Bernoulli’s principle,
these children learned the many characteristics of
an airplane.
Indian Creek, Magnet School for Science, Technology,
Engineering and
Math, is located
just a few miles
from the airport on
56th Street. This is not
the first time these
students held a field
trip at the Indianapolis Regional Airport as
they come every year
with what’s hopefully a few inspired next generation pilots.
“It was a wonderful experience introducing
these young minds to the world of aviation. Not
only were the children thrilled, but the teachers
were as well”, said Samantha, Indy Jet CSR.
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Aircraft Talk
Interesting Aircraft
Is your aircraft trying to tell you something? Listen up because it could just save
your life. The problem with many pilots is
that they do not pay attention to indications of aircraft mechanical problems,
which can lead to in-flight emergencies
and accidents. Mechanical issues, such as
power plant or component failure can be
detected before issues arise.
Designed by, Italian aircraft manufacturer, Caproni, in 1921, this transatlantic airliner was able to accommodate 100 passengers.
Commonly
called, Capronissimo, this aircraft was
actually a flying boat, taking off and
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After researching aircraft incidents and
accidents, it is not difficult to comprehend
that the majority of these occurrences
could have been prevented. What can
pilots do to lower their risk of becoming For information
on our Flight
involved in such incidences?
Pro Listen to what your aircraft is telling Training
gram,
contact
our
you. Dealing with issues on the ground
is preferred rather than risking an General Manager
emergency in the air. Remember, and Chief Flight
shortcuts on the ground can have high Instructor, Ryan
Maxfield or visit
costs in flight.
our Flight Train When conducting a maintenance diaging website.
nostic flight, stick to the plan and do
not bring passengers.
 Be patient. Do not let external pressures, such as time or money; influence
you to fly an aircraft that shows signs of
potential problems.
landing only on water, as did most
large aircraft of that time. With 8 engines generating 3,000 horsepower,
the Caproni was able to fly at 100
miles per hour.
The initial purpose of this aircraft and
the reason behind the design was to
fly from Italy to America. Though it
was composed of 3 sets of triple
wings, 9 wings total, the aircraft
crashed on its maiden flight. Prior to
hitting the water surface, Capronissimo managed to reach an altitude of
 Know that maintenance issues can take
time and ensure the job is done correct,
free of shortcuts.
 Be prepared for inflight emergencies.
Review your aircrafts emergency
checklist and regenerate your skills
before beginning your voyage.
Conditions of each new accident are often
similar to preceding accidents. This suggests that pilots are not attentive to the
lessons that could have been learned
from disastrous occurrences. Learn from
others mistakes, be prepared and know
that accidents can be prevented.
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60 feet. The weight of the 60 passengers on board proved too much for
the aircraft, hitting the water in a
mess of splinters and wires. The pilot
lived to fly another day, but the design was permanently grounded.
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information and aircraft specifications.
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how we are doing. Have we
exceeded your
expectations or
is there an area
we can improve
upon?
Please
share with us
your ideas on
how we can
enhance your
experience.
Happy Father’s Day
Sometimes Dads get the brunt
Even if it is something they do not want
They work hard to bring bread to the table
And bring to the TV, unlimited cable
Let him know he taught you many things
He motivate you to fly, and earn your wings
So remember to give him a call and say
“I love you Dad! Happy Father’s Day!
Did You Know...
…in 2009, in Indiana, there was an estimated 5,285 GA aircraft and an estimated
hours flown of 412,111.
…the farthest flight by a paper airplane is 226 feet and 10 inches (69.14 meters).
Constructed from a single sheet of paper, this aircraft broke the world record for
farther flight by paper aircraft in February 2012.
…before Air Traffic Control Towers were developed, pilots avoided other aircraft
by a method called "see and be seen".
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…the first animal aviators were a sheep, a duck and a cockerel that were sent aloft
in a hot air balloon in 1783.
…prior to 1926, a person could fly passengers or goods without obtaining a pilot’s
license.
… Harriett Quimby was the first woman to earn a pilot’s license. The year was
1911.
…Clarence “Clancy” Hess, performed his solo flight at the age of 10, making him
the youngest person to solo. This was in 1930, rules have changed since.
... On 9/11, after both of the twin towers were hit, some jet fighters took to the air
without any live ammunition, knowing that to prevent the hijackers from striking
their intended targets, the pilots might have to intercept and crash their fighters
into the hijacked planes, ejecting at the last moment.
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Name That Aircraft
1. What is the world’s smallest twin engine aircraft?
A. Colomban Cri Cri
B. Beechcraft Baron G58
C. Piper Seneca PA-34
2. What is the world’s biggest single engine biplane flying today?
A. Pitts S-2C
B. Antonov An-2
C. Stearman 75
3. What is Snoopy’s favorite aircraft?
A. Snoopy Blimp
B. Cessna 172
C. Sopwith Camel
4. What is the world’s most produces fighter aircraft ever?
A. Flight Falcon F-16
B. Messerschmitt Bf-109
C. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Can you name that
aircraft?
If the answer is yes,
print and present to
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15% off
your next fuel purchase.
5. Which Aerobat has a roll rate of 420 degrees per second?
A. Super Decathlon
B. CAP-232
C. Slick 360
6. What is a popular single engine civil aviation aircraft that began production in 1956 and is still produced today?
A. Cessna 150
B. Cessna 182
C. Cessna 172
7. In the 1950’s it set the standard for the light twin civil aviation market?
A. Piper Seminole PA-44
B. Piper Aztec PA-23
C. Cessna 310
8. This aircraft is arguably the best German fighter aircraft of World War I.
A. Fokker DVII
B. Albatros D.V
C. Fokker E.II
9. The famous Top Gun jet fighter?
A. Eagle F-15
B. Phantom II F-4
C. Tomcat F-14