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Dave Shallbetter talks about the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-in and Expo and Sun ‘n Fun Radio. Also, we note that Cirrus Aircraft will be receiving the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy for their Vision Jet, the recent noncombat-related air crashes that have resulted in the loss of US service members, and a proposal to use cargo hold space for a new passenger class. We have a positive story about the TSA, a new director of the National Air and Space Museum, some great listener feedback on the helicopter crash into the river in New York, as well as on the need to change the United Airlines company culture.
Guest
Dave Shallbetter, Chairman of Sun ‘n Fun Radio.
Dave Shallbetter is Chairman of Sun ‘n Fun Radio and a long time volunteer at the annual Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-in and Expo. This year’s event is April 10 to 15, 2018.
Sun ’n Fun’s mission is to preserve and enhance the future of flight through world-class events, inspiring and educating people of all ages. Sun ‘n Fun Radio broadcasts locally on 1510 AM and audio streams worldwide from LiveATC.net.
Sun ‘n Fun was created in 1974 by a small group of aviation enthusiasts and has grown into the second largest event of its kind in the world. The six-day event is held on 2,200 acres at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida and offers jet teams, aerospace-related exhibits; educational forums, aircraft static displays, professional gatherings of aviation and economic development groups; daily and evening airshows, youth activities, a veterans plaza, and women in aviation arena. Many performers mingle on the grounds with vendors and students.
To learn more, visit the Sun ‘n Fun website and follow them on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram. Also, visit the Sun ‘n Fun Radio website and follow them on Twitter, on Facebook, and listen 24/7 365 on LiveATC.net/snf.
Aviation News
Cirrus Aircraft Vision Jet to be Awarded the 2017 Collier Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that Cirrus Aircraft will be receiving the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy for “… designing, certifying, and entering-into-service the Vision Jet – the world’s first single-engine general aviation personal jet aircraft with a whole airframe parachute system.”
After 5 Deaths In 2 Days, US Military Aviation Is In A Full-Blown Crisis
2 soldiers killed in helicopter crash identified: US Army
With 16 service members killed in air crashes, top lawmaker says ‘readiness of the military is at a crisis point’
A number of US service members have been killed recently in noncombat-related air crashes. Are there common threads?
Qantas reveals plans for new ‘cargo class’ where passengers can stretch their legs and exercise during super long-haul flights – and says the airline will fly direct to London from Sydney by 2022
Cargo class: Qantas CEO reveals ‘out there’ options for super long haul flights
In a leaked audio recording, CEO, Alan Joyce said that under “Project Sunrise,” Qantas would like to offer direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne to London. But he also described using the cargo hold space for berths like you’d see on a train or spaces for walking around.
Trip Report
Max Trescott makes a cross-country flight in a Cirrus.
Positive Aviation Story
Mom praises TSA at Indianapolis airport in viral post: ‘She treated him like a person with feelings’
Mentioned
PaxEx Podcast #56 with Mary Kirby and guest Marisa Garcia, founder of the aviation news site Flight Chic.
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX)
Cirrus Owners & Pilots Association
Ellen Stofan, Former NASA Chief Scientist, to Head National Air and Space Museum
TSA Passenger Support – TSA Cares
FlyNYON knew of safety concerns before fatal doors-off flight
Shark US – Shark Tip 2 – Low Cost ANR
Word of the day: snarge.
Credit
Outtro by Bruno Misonne from The Sound of Flaps.
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I have a comment on the FlyNYON issue. I think we all agree that there were definitely some safety risks that were ignored – or maybe not fully realized. Here are a couple of thoughts that I have on the issue: First is purely capitalistic. The company was growing quickly and wanted to capitalize while they could. We can argue moral judgement on capitalism or ignoring safety, but there were no regulations regarding the harnesses and there was no history of accidents like this. Perhaps had the owners/managers/pilots had mandatory water accident training (i.e. dunk tank), they would have rethought the harnesses. Regarding regulations – we in the aviation community often argue there are too many regulations now. Regarding history – we also like to point out to our non-aviation friends how safe it is to fly, how few accidents there are, and how we knowingly accept the small risk to enjoy punching thru the clouds. As far as the risk of these types of flights – we humans have shown time and again we are not good at evaluating risk (either positive or negative) and the excitement of the flight and sights coupled with the lack of accidents could have easily caused a devaluation of the risk.
I can’t and won’t argue the need for safety regulations and better judgement, nor that the owners of FlyNYON have culpability. I do believe we should use this tragic accident as catalyst for all aviators to review our own actions and safety practices (and perhaps complacency) for the sake of ourselves, our passengers, the general public, and the aviation community.