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NATIONAL AIRWAYS CORPORATION | AWESOME AVIATION GROUP
IN THIS ISSUE
CAP PLAN MAKES ITS
DEBUT AT THE 2016
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NAC EMPLOYEES SUPPORT
THE CANSA
SHAVEATHON
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FIVE FACTS ABOUT FIXED
BASE OPERATORS
(FBO’S)
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Johannesburg, South Africa (11
April 2016) – NAC and Awesome
Aviation Group have been firmly
entrenched in joint business
ventures for well over a decade
and the relationship between
these two successful companies
has been extremely beneficial to
their stakeholders. As a result of
this successful collaboration, NAC
and Awesome Aviation Group have
reached agreement to merge their
Flight Operations and Aircraft
Leasing businesses globally.
To this end, NAC has acquired a 50%
equity stake in Awesome Flight Services,
Awesome Aviation Group’s existing
flight operations business based in South
Africa. Awesome Flight Services has in
turn acquired the NAC International
Contracts and Maintenance business
divisions from NAC. The assets and staff
of the NAC International Contracts and
Maintenance divisions will be integrated
into the existing Awesome Flight Services
infrastructure. The combined businesses
will be rebranded as FlyAwesome and
the company will trade under this brand
globally.
Tertius van Jaarsveld (currently Executive
Director of Operations – NAC) has been
appointed as CEO of FlyAwesome; Martin
Banner (CEO - NAC) and David Vinokur
(CEO – Global Capital) have both been
appointed to the Board of FlyAwesome
and Dieter Ebeling (CEO - Awesome
Aviation Group) has been appointed
Executive Chairman.
There will be a transition period whilst
existing contracts are in place, but all
future contracts globally will be serviced
under the FlyAwesome brand.
Internationally, NAC has acquired 50%
of FlyAwesome Australia who recently
gained an Australian AOC, with immediate
endeavours underway to establish a
Europe-Middle East Base to service existing
operational deployments in that region
Other companies and divisions of NAC
and Awesome Group remain unaffected
by this transaction and will continue
trading as normal.
Martin Banner, CEO of NAC:
”Our JV with Awesome Aviation over
the past decade has achieved amazing
results and we are very excited to expand
our relationship to incorporate all of our
global flight operations and aircraft leasing
assets. The quality of our customer base,
our aircraft and our expanded suite of
services, our keen focus on quality and
safety, combined with our terrific pool
of skilled people and resources will bring
enormous benefits to the market in the
future.”
Dieter Ebeling, CEO Awesome
Aviation Group:
“This is the coming together of two
exceptional businesses. With our friends
at NAC, we are adding significant scale,
infrastructure, skill and capability to an
already highly successful model. We will
increase our aircraft fleet and operations
bases substantially, resulting in huge
benefits to our customers. The streamlining
of flight operations, the expanded aircraft
asset ownership and the human capital
being deployed with this “Dream Team” in
special missions operations will make for
a formidable force in the contracts leasing
environment.”
Expanding the successful formula in
Awesome Flight Logistics, the dry leasing
JV between the groups, NAC will be
contributing aircraft assets and taking a
50% stake in Awesome Asset Securities
in Australia, an aircraft asset ownership
company held by Awesome Aviation
Group,
thus increasing the fleet of
aircraft assets owned within the NAC and
Awesome Aviation Group JV’s.
After these transactions, the combined
entities will therefore have two distinct
offerings in the supply of aircraft:
FlyAwesome, offering ACMI + Operations
and Awesome Flight Logistics and
Awesome Asset Securities offering Dry
Lease solutions.
Tertius van Jaarsveld (CEO FlyAwesome), Martin Banner (CEO, NAC), Dieter Ebeling (CEO,
Awesome Aviation), Jannie de Klerk (General Manager, FlyAwesome Operations), Mike
Mayers (General Manager, FlyAwesome Maintenance)
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PIPER M600 ENTERS FINAL STAGES OF CERTIFICATION
VERO BEACH, Fla., March 18,
2016 – Piper Aircraft announced
today that the FAA has issued Type
Inspection Authorization (TIA) for
the Piper M600. The issuance of TIA
marks a significant milestone for
the aircraft certification program.
TIA initiates the formal FAA flight
evaluation of the M600 type design,
airworthiness, performance, and
handling characteristics.
The TIA authorization was granted
following the conclusion of a rigorous
company flight testing program which
included more than 1440 hours todate on three M600 development test
aircraft. The three M600s in the flight
test fleet have exceeded expectations
by demonstrating a max speed of 274
ktas and a max range of 1441 NM.
The performance is greater than the
originally planned speed of 260 ktas
and 1200 nm range.
“The M600 test articles have performed
flawlessly and have exceeded our
expectations. The additional 14 kts of
speed and 241nm of range is a huge
bonus for our customers and further
enhances the overall value proposition
of the product.” said Piper President
and CEO Simon Caldecott, “TIA for the
M600 is the culmination of many long
hours of work by our entire team, close
coordination with the FAA, and the
backing of our shareholders, our dealers
and customers around the world.”
Piper Aircraft is targeting final FAA type
certification of the M600 in the third
quarter, following the completion of
certification testing and type design
approval by the FAA.
About M600
The M600 seats six and is powered
by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A
600 shp engine. The aircraft has a
maximum speed of 274 ktas / 507
km/h and has a max range of 1,441
nm / 2,669 km. The G3000 avionics
suite is the most sophisticated Garmin
technology available and offers the
most comprehensive, intuitive, and
technologically advanced package on
today’s market. With the G3000 the
mechanics of flight deck management
are easier and more efficient by
design. Integrating control of various
radios, audio and intercom channels,
transponder codes, charts, mapping,
flight plan entry and other functions, the
Garmin GTC 570 touchscreen controller
provides a centralized point of access
for the majority of all avionics tuning,
selection and data inputs. The aircraft
has enhanced safety features which
include Emergency Descent Mode,
Electronic Stability Protection, Level
Mode and Underspeed / Overspeed
Protection.
The newly redesigned interior features
newly styled seats which have been
optimized for comfort, as well as
enhanced side panels with improved
passenger interface. Additionally three
new color palettes have thoughtfully
been created with the customer in mind.
A comprehensive survey process helped
identify the features and attributes that
would be most appreciated by both
pilots and customers. The 2016 M600
is listed at a competitive price of $2.853
million.
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TRAINING PROVIDER
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M600
M600 – More than meets the eye!
More than meets the eye!
Piper Aircraft has selected its Vero Beach, Fla. neighbor, Legacy Flight Training, as the
official training provider for the M600 turboprop single, the airframer’s latest addition
to its product lineup.
“The selection process was highly
competitive and Legacy’s customerfocused
approach,
technological
leadership and factory-located training
center are what set it apart,” said
Drew McEwen, Piper’s v-p of sales
and marketing. “We’ll be ready for
customers with a complete training
program, including the deployment of
a full-motion flight training device, to
support entry-into-service of the M600
later this year.”
The company’s new flagship, the six–
seat M600, launched in May 2015, was
named for the available 600 shp from
its Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A. Equipped
with the Garmin G3000 avionics suite, it
has a range of more than 1,400 nm and
a maximum cruising speed of 274 ktas.
Larry Pilots the M600
What could the factory have possibly been thinking?
by Larry Johnson, Cutter Texas Piper
...this exemplifies
a theme repeated
through several
areas of the M-600;
lower costs, higher
reliability, simpler
systems!
About two weeks ago I had the rare
and unexpected opportunity to be
one of the first non-test pilots to
fly Piper’s new M600. Because of
my experience working with Texas
Aircraft owners who fly long range
missions, the people at Piper thought
my operational experience might be
suited to provide unique input. The
M600 promises to fulfill a very nice
performance gap that can reach each
coast non stop and be economical at
the same time.
Test Flight Day
The scheduled day arrived and I
showed up for a 7:00AM departure
out of Vero Beach, Florida at the
Piper factory. I met Jim Duncan,
one of Piper’s Engineering Test
Pilots while trying my best to keep
my excitement down to a dull roar.
Jim and I briefed about what the
morning would hold for the flight.
I was pleasantly surprised when he
said we had a clean slate with which
to play. I say again, “What could the
factory have possibly been thinking
to let me get at the controls of this
new beast!” My original plan was to
sit right seat and let Jim do the flying
which would allow me to observe and
take pictures. That idea lasted all of 2
seconds. When we climbed aboard,
my base-pilot instincts took over and
I jumped in the left seat; I just had to
fly this bird myself to compare to the
Meridian and other single and twin
turbo props and even jets I’ve flown in
my career.
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HARTZELL PROPELLER RECEIVES STC FOR NEW
5-BLADE PROP FOR PIPER MERIDIAN & M500
VERO BEACH, Fla., March 7, 2016
– Hartzell Propeller has received a
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
for a five-blade composite propeller
designed specifically for the Piper Aircraft
Meridian and Piper's new M500. Hartzell
collaborated closely with Piper Aircraft on
the STC for the single-engine pressurized
turboprops.
"The Hartzell Propeller five-bladed prop design
increases flight performance and value of
Piper's new M500 and approximately 500 Piper
Meridians already flying around the world," said
Hartzell Propeller President Joe Brown. "Hartzell's
new Meridian composite prop boosts climb rate
while decreasing noise and it offers a very stylish
contemporary look on the ramp."
Muncie Aviation Co. is among the first customers
for the new Meridian five-blade propeller. "As
a Piper dealer, we are thrilled to begin the
Meridian aftermarket installations, building on
the exceptional customer acceptance for other
Hartzell five-blade propeller installations," said
Muncie Aviation President Martin Ingram. "These
new swept airfoil props look great and they
increase the asset value for this excellent business
aircraft through increased performance."
The durability of the new Hartzell prop integrates
exceptionally well with the Piper Meridian and
M500 for all around better performance. Optimal
in design due to its carbon fiber strength, the
Hartzell five-blade composite propeller is offered
as a Piper factory option on new M500 aircraft.
The new Hartzell Propeller blades are certified for
unlimited life and are five to 10 times stronger
than wood core blades. They feature a stainless
steel shank, nickel cobalt leading edge, and mesh
erosion screen for FOD protection. Hartzell's
latest Piper five-blade design is 15 pounds lighter
than the current factory installed aluminum
four-blade propeller and 10 pounds lighter than
similar wood core propellers.
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FAA CERTIFIES AUXILIARY FUEL TANK
FOR R66 TURBINE
Torrance, CA— Robinson Helicopter Company announces an optional 43-gallon auxiliary fuel tank for its R66 Turbine helicopter, extending the helicopter’s range by
as much as 200 nautical miles (230 statute miles). The fuel tank mounts on a fiberglass tray that installs in the forward section of the baggage compartment. The tank
occupies two-thirds of the compartment, leaving space for up to 100 lb of cargo. Both the tray and tank can be removed when not needed.
The system weighs approximately 37 lb. A
crash-resistant fuel bladder fits in an aluminum
and fiberglass enclosure with an internal fuel
pump that pumps fuel to the helicopter’s main
tank at approximately 40 gallons per hour. The
controls are located in the upper avionics console
and feature an ON/OFF switch, a NO FLOW
annunciator light, and a fuel QUANTITY button.
The system costs $32,000 USD and is an option
on R66s ordered after January 15, 2016. An R66
Turbine with the tank installed will be on display
at the upcoming HAI Heli-Expo convention in
Louisville, Kentucky, March 1-3.
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ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY NOW ACCEPTING
ORDERS FOR NEW R44 CADET HELICOPTER
Robinson is officially accepting orders for its new two-place R44 Cadet. The introductory price with standard equipment is $339,000 USD, the float equipped version is $367,000
USD, and the required non-refundable deposit is $40,000 USD. Serial numbers will not be assigned and delivery dates will not be confirmed until FAA certification is complete.
The R44 Cadet’s airframe, rotor system, and
powerplant (Lycoming O-540-F1B5) are the
same as the proven R44 Raven I. Where the
Cadet differs is the rear seats have been
removed providing ample cargo space, the
maximum gross weight has been reduced
to 2200 lb and the engine power has been
derated to 210 hp takeoff and 185 hp
continuous. The lower weight and derated
power provide increased performance margins
at high altitudes and extend the time between
overhaul (TBO) from 2200 hours to 2400 hours,
reducing operating costs.
A variety of optional equipment including air
conditioning, stability augmentation system and
autopilot, and avionic packages for VFR or IFR
training are available.
Weights:*
• Gross Weight – 2200 lb (998 kg)
• Empty Weight (incl oil & avionics) – 1432 lb
(650 kg)
• Max Fuel (46.5 gal) – 279 lb (126 kg)
•Pilot, Passenger and Baggage with full fuel –
489 lb (222 kg)
Performance:*
• Cruise Speed – up to 110 kts (127 mph)
•Max Range (no reserve) – approx 300 nm
(350 sm)
• Hover Ceiling IGE @ Max Weight – 8750 ft
• Hover Ceiling OGE @ Max Weight – 5250 ft
• Rate of Climb – over 1,000 fpm
• Max Operating Altitude – 14,000 ft
*R44 Cadet specifications are based on
preliminary test data and are subject to change.
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BELL HELICOPTER
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ANNOUNCES 2015
PERFORMANCE
HELI-EXPO, Louisville, Kentucky (February 29, 2016) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces global deliveries as part of its 2015 performance results.
In 2015, Bell Helicopter delivered 175 aircraft,
a combination of its current production
products as follows:
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52 x Bell 429
12 x Bell 412 (EP/EPI)
99 x Bell 407 (GX/GXP)
12 x Bell 206L4
Regional deliveries include:
•28 commercial helicopters to countries in the
Pacific Rim
• 69 civil aircraft in North America
• 31 deliveries in Latin America, and
•47 helicopters across Europe, the Middle East
and Africa
The company also launched the Bell 407GXP and
announced the largest helicopter order in Bell
Helicopter history for 200 407GXPs to Air Methods
Corporation. The first of those aircraft were
delivered in January 2016.
Advancements to the Bell 412 helped secure a
major win in Japan and will serve as the foundation
for Japan’s Ministry of Defense UH-X development
program. UH-X is a co-development program
between Bell Helicopter and Fuji Heavy Industries
for approximately 150 helicopters, to be delivered
over the next two decades.
“2015 was a challenging year for the helicopter
industry with ongoing impacts of the decline in oil
and gas, continued geopolitical unrest and global
economic uncertainty,” said Mitch Snyder, Bell
Helicopter’s president and CEO. “Despite tough
market conditions, Bell Helicopter expanded market
presence and secured a number of key wins.”
Bell Helicopter’s development programs made
significant progress and received impressive
customer response. The Bell 525 achieved first
flight in July 2015 and has accumulated nearly
80 letters of intent. The Bell 505 continued
its flight test program and now has letters
of intent for more than 350 aircraft. The Bell
V-280 Valor program hit a major milestone last
year with the delivery of the first fuselage to
the Bell Helicopter facility in Amarillo, Texas.
The V-280 is currently undergoing systems
integration and major assemblies. First flight of
the V-280 is anticipated in the second half of
2017.
On the military front, the Bell Boeing V-22 was
selected for the Navy Carrier Onboard Delivery
(COD) program, which accounts for a planned
40 V-22s for the U.S. Navy. The company also
contracted for foreign military sales for Japan
for five of a potential 17 V-22s and three of
potential 12 AH-1Z aircraft for Pakistan.
Bell Helicopter also added support, service and
training capabilities at its Prague and Singapore
locations as well as opening regional offices
in Japan and Mexico, the new Bell Helicopter
Training Academy in Fort Worth, Texas, and the
Lafayette Assembly Center in Louisiana.
“Our customers are looking for differentiation
that expands the scope of their operations,”
said Snyder. “Bell Helicopter’s success last year
is a testament to the value our products add
to our customers’ missions. We look forward
to continue working with our customers to
advance existing technologies and further the
future of rotorcraft.”
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BELL HELICOPTER’S AERONAUTICAL
ACCESSORIES BRAND PROMOTES
SAFETY WITH NEW BELL 206
POLYCARBONATE WINDSHIELD
HAI HELI-EXPO, Louisville, Kentucky (March 1, 2016) – Bell Helicopter, a
Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that it has received an FAA
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its polycarbonate windshields on Bell
206A, Bell 206B, and Bell 206L series aircraft, which will be distributed exclusively
under its Aeronautical Accessories brand.
Developed by Bell Helicopter, the new 206
polycarbonate windshield is impact resistant,
offering superior impact performance compared to
acrylic windshields. The patent-pending windshield
was designed in response to the success of the Bell
407 Polycarbonate windshield and offers several
safety benefits. The windshield deflects objects
away from the cockpit and significantly decreases
the likelihood of objects breaching the windshield
upon impact.
Designed as a replacement kit for existing Bell
206 series models, the windshield kit contains an
exclusive mounting system of composite edging,
adhesives and fasteners to provide increased
flexing. The strapped edging and independent
corner support design allow for improved impact
resistance. The kit is also available for installation
on new aircraft during customization. The new 206
polycarbonate windshield is available individually
or as a set.
“The new Bell 206 polycarbonate windshield was
developed in response to our customers requesting
a design to increase the reliability, safety and
performance of their aircraft,” said Jennifer
Lunceford, manager of Sales for Aeronautical
Accessories. “The product offers an impact
resistant solution for Bell 206 customers who want
only one polycarbonate windshield installed, or for
customers who want to upgrade both the pilot
and co-pilot side of the aircraft.”
For more information on the Bell 206 polycarbonate
windshield, please contact the Aeronautical
Accessories sales team at 1-800-251-7094, email
your questions to sales@aero-access.com or visit
their website at www.aero-access.com
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505 JRX UPDATES
FLIGHT TEST VEHICLE TRAVELS TO HELI-EXPO
Flight Test Vehicle #3 arrived at Heli-Expo 2016 after traveling almost 800 miles from Mirabel,
Canada to Louisville, Kentucky. The test pilot team was enamored with the performance of the
aircraft en route to the show.
Last week, the team successfully completed a grueling 100-hour ground run on FTV #1, a
certification requirement that demonstrates drive train endurance. As of March 2016, the three
flight test vehicles have amassed more than 700 flight hours.
Late last year, Turbomeca received type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency for
the Arrius 2R engine, which powers the Bell 505. The engine is the only certified turbine in its class
that features dual-channel full authority digital engine control.
Additional progress includes:
•Successful execution of a cold soak start at -30 °C with no issues. The aircraft started and
operated exactly as expected.
• Significant progress has been made on structural fatigue testing of critical parts
•The program team has made great advancements in systems integration testing, and has
completed many of the required fuel system tests.
CAP PLAN MAKES ITS DEBUT
Customer Advantage Plan is Offered
The newly unveiled Customer Advantage Plan
was announced during Heli-Expo 2016, and
the industry reacted favorably to the plan’s
affordable fixed cost per flight hour service.
At about $300 per hour for the Bell 505, the
new CAP ensures the direct maintenance costs
(DMCs) for the customer’s budget in a simple
nose to tail plan creating the peace of mind
that your airframe and engine is covered by
premium OEM support.
Protect your budget and investment today.
Please contact your Regional Sales Manager for
more information about the new CAP offerings.
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NAC’S HELICOPTER PILOT TRAINING
Mountain flight training with Suleiman Nyombi
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to Flora Kimario and Bomani Pius from the Tanzania police air wing
on completing their Commercial Pilot licenses with NAC Training. This includes a night
rating and ratings on the R22, R44, B206 and B206L. We are proud of you, Fly safely!
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HELICOPTER OPERATIONS
STARLINER
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We once again had the opportunity to work with the Saudi Arabian Royals, providing
them with four twin aircraft and one Bell 407 for a month long charter!
It took quite a bit of planning, a lot of organizing, last minute changes, over tired laughs and all
those crazy in between moments that make it all worth it.
Great seeing how we truly followed the famous slogan of NAC “Forward as one”. A big thank you
to the whole team, for being so flexible and eager to ensure the success of such a big charter!
Following on from the article we published
in a previous edition of Hangar Talk XPress,
herewith an update on the development of
the Starliner – straight from the horse’s
mouth …
At this time the manufacturer is focusing
exclusively on the 50 passenger Starliner 100.
The various avionics manufacturers have been
visited and will now compete to come up with
the most innovative and future oriented suite.
Same goes for the engine manufacturers who
have all been visited and who have been invited
to propose their most suitable engine to power
the SL-100.
Range for the SL100 is well over 2.000 NM with a
balance field length of 4.400 feet. Cruise will be
Mach 0.8 and burn 1800 lbs of Jet A1.
The interior of the Alliance Aircraft family of
aircrafts is being designed with anatomic seats
with 20-inch width and a comfortable 20-inch
aisle with large overhead bins with volume
sufficient to satisfy the needs of passengers
during the winter season to assure passenger
comfort. Under-the-floor baggage compartments
will provide more than 10 cubic feet of checked
baggage for each passenger.
Timeline for the SL100 is deliveries starting very
end of 2019 and early 2020. Type certification
with FAA and EASA in 2019.
Announcements of the final avionics and engine
choices are expected shortly.
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TWO FLIGHTS EXPERIENCE
UP, UP & AWAY
Enjoy the jet-set lifestyle with a
lunchtime experience that takes you
to new heights! Start your adventure
at the V&A Waterfront where your
pilot will take you and a guest on a
scenic helicopter trip, flying over the
Atlantic Ocean with amazing views
of Robben Island, Lion’s Head, Camps
Bay and Clifton.
Once the Twelve Apostles mountain range
is in your sights, you’ll land at Cape Town’s
number one city hotel and spa, where you
will enjoy a delicious select menu in the
award-winning Azure Restaurant including
a ‘Flight of Wines’ tasting experience by our
Sommelier.
You’ll return to the V&A Waterfront with
the hotel shuttle service after lunch, or add
this experience to an overnight stay. The
Two Flights experience starts from R 1750
per person.
Helicopter can accommodate minimum 2
and maximum 6 guests • The flight is not
private • Flights are at 12h00 or 14h00
for the Two Flights Experience • The Flight
of Wines tasting experience includes a
selection of three tasting glasses • Seasonal
rates and terms and conditions apply • All
flights are weather dependant.
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SINGLE-PILOT OPS, GROUND
HANDLING TOP NBAA
SAFETY LIST BY KERRY LYNCH – MARCH 14, 2016
NBAA’s Safety Committee late last week released its annual list of “Top Safety Focus
Areas,” adding the single-pilot accident rate and ground-handling incidents to its most
pressing safety concerns for 2016. The list, now in its fourth year, is derived from survey
results along with risk-based safety data and other input from NBAA members and other
industry and regulatory partners. The list is designed to foster focused discussions on key
safety areas and determine how best to allocate safety-improvement resources.
In adding the single-pilot accident rate to the list, NBAA cited concerns that single-piloted turboprop
aircraft have a 1.5 times greater chance of being involved in an accident than dual-piloted aircraft.
Further, 60 percent of accidents involving turboprops certified for single-pilot operations occurred
while being flown by a single pilot, the association said.
As for ground-handling incidents, NBAA noted that 48 percent of respondents to its survey reported
having one to three incidents within the past three years and 8 percent reported having four to nine
incidents or close calls.
In addition to the single-pilot accident rate and ground-handling incidents, the committee retained
loss of control in flight (LOC-I) and runway excursions on this year’s list. The committee also outlined
a series of notable safety hazards: intentional non-compliance, distractions from duty, fatigue, task
saturation, bird and wildlife issues, intentional laser strikes, airspace complexities and pilot deviations.
“The NBAA Safety Committee’s data-driven approach to identifying the most significant risks yields
clear results,” said NBAA Safety Committee chairman Steve Charbonneau. “Loss of control in flight
and runway excursions remain significant risks, and our research shows that single-pilot operations
and ground-handling incidents are equally worthy of significant safety-improvement efforts. NBAA,
in collaboration with industry partners, will dedicate substantial resources to develop tools and
programs designed to help operators mitigate these risks.”
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UMVUZO
Umvuzo is NAC’s staff
recognition scheme and has
been put in place to reward our
employees for going the extra
mile and for doing those things
that go over and above their job
descriptions.
How does it work?
Each month, NAC employees get
the opportunity to nominate their
colleagues in one or more of the
following categories:
• Outstanding customer service
•Exceeding internal and external
customers’ expectations with
levels of care, speed and
efficiency
•Financial control and budget
savings
•Innovative ways to improve NAC’s
service to customers
•Doing something that makes a
difference
The UMVUZO Winners for January,
February and March 2016 were
ILEANA POMBO, ANTOINETTE
NAUDE and CLOUDENE UYS.
Congratulations to all of them and
thanks for making us proud!
We asked them a few random
questions to get to know them a bit
better!
ILEANA
1.How long have you worked at
NAC?
30 years
2.If you were President for a
day?
Tackle unemployment
3.What you dislike the most?
Dishonesty and litter
4.Who dead or alive would you
invite to dinner – four people.
Why?
Winston Churchill, great speeches
& never gave in: Princess Diana
– her dedication to charity
work; Nelson Mandela – his
forgiveness and wanted equality
for all; Richard Branson – a great
entrepreneur
5. Favourite animal?
Lion
6.What has been the biggest
challenge in your life?
My hearing disability and having
sjogrens
7.Favourite saying.
“The greatness of a person can
be measured by that which he
does for those less fortunate than
himself”.
8.Where you’ll never go even if
they paid you?
India
2.What do you most enjoy
about your job?
Working in aviation is not just an
average job to me, being here
is allowing me to expand my
horizons and interests within an
industry that I’m fascinated by. I
enjoy the pace, and that a quiet
day is a rare commodity, I enjoy
the wealth of knowledge that
my colleagues, piers and mentors
freely share. I enjoy the fact
that what I can do, may make a
difference
3. Favourite animal.
Hedgehogs
4.If not NAC where would you
have wanted to work?
NASA
5.If you had to do it all over
again?
I’d travel more
6. Favourite saying.
Do everything twice, in case you
messed it up the first time
7. Holiday destination.
Sodwana
8.Where you’ll never go even if
they paid you.
On a reality TV show – nope,
you’ll never find me there
CLOUDENE
1.How long have you worked at
NAC?
17 Months
From (left) to (right) Cloudene, Antoinette and Ileana
ANTOINETTE
1.How long have you worked at
NAC?
10 years this December
2.What you dislike the most.
Fake people
3.Who dead or alive would you
invite to dinner – four people.
Why?
Channing Tatum because he is
hot. Johnny Depp because he is
crazy, Sara-Jane Bennetts because
she is my bestie and she would
kill me if I have dinner with
Channing without her. Bill Gates
so I can question him about his
success
4. Favourite pastime.
Horse riding
5.What has been the biggest
challenge in your life? My
battle with Cancer
6.If not NAC where would you
have wanted to work?
On a farm
7.What do you like least about
your job? Travelling to and from
the office
8.Where you’ll never go even if
they paid you.
The equator
9. Do you believe in ghosts?
I believe in spirits
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NAC EMPLOYEES SUPPORTS THE CANSA SHAVEATHON
On 29 February 2016 NAC staff members in their droves took part in the CANSA
Shaveathon!
The funds that were collected was matched by NAC, thereby doubling the
contribution!
Well done to each and every one of our amazing Family!
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FIVE FACTS ABOUT FBO’S
This article is reproduced from the February/March edition of Business Jet Traveler with kind permission of AIN
Publications and the author Mark Phelps
As a BJT reader, you’re undoubtedly aware
that folks who fly privately can usually use
separate terminals—known as FBOs—to board
and disembark from their aircraft. You also
know that FBOs mean no long security lines,
dehumanizing searches, or crowded gates—just
quiet, comfortable waiting areas or even the
ability to skip the building and drive right up to
the airplane.
But there’s a lot you may not know about the
businesses that operate these terminals. Let’s look
at five of the questions I hear most often about
FBOs from business jet travelers.
the most convenient pasture close to town, they
would offer rides or perform aerial shows in
exchange for money, food or, ¬sometimes, just
enough gas to make it to the next destination.
Occasionally, a barnstormer would weary of the
grind and decide to settle in one of the towns,
providing services such as flying businesspeople
around, giving flying lessons, or performing other
aviation-related activity such as crop dusting.
These ad hoc businesses became known as “fixedbase operators” (FBOs), to distinguish them from
their gypsy counterparts. The name stuck.
2. How do FBOs earn a living?
In the U.S., fuel sales are the most common
profit center, but hangar rental, maintenance,
aircraft sales, charter, a flying school, or some
other specialty might contribute to the cash flow.
Income sources depend heavily on the location,
the character of traffic, and the local airport
management.
3. Why is it so darned hard to find the
FBO at many airports?
1. What does FBO stand for, anyway?
In the early post-World War I days, young, exmilitary pilots who just couldn’t stay on the
ground would fly war-surplus biplanes from
town to town, either one at a time or in ¬“flying
circuses” of two, three, or more. Operating from
FBOs guard the privacy and security of their
customers, so you won’t see neon signs with
arrows pointing the way. Make sure the friend or
limo driver meeting you calls ahead for detailed
directions. And if the airport is a major business
aviation destination, be sure to specify which FBO
you’re going to. At such airports, there could be
as many as half a dozen.
4. Who manages FBOs?
Though airport authorities operate a few FBOs,
most of them can trace their origins to a private
entrepreneur who started small, probably out of a
14
love of aviation. Many remain individually owned,
but in recent years, several large FBO chains have
taken over some mom-and-pop operations, often
with great success due to the chains’ bargaining
clout and economies of scale. But experience
has shown that a key ingredient to success,
whether taking over an existing FBO or starting
from scratch, is a local management team that
understands the needs of the micro market at the
airport.
5. Why do I feel as if I’ve walked into a
hotel?
FBOs are in the hospitality business. At small
airports, they might be on the cozy B&B level
while, at larger airports, they could be redolent
of five-star resorts. Regardless of size, the most
successful FBOs are staffed by people who
understand that customer service is second in
importance only to safety. So expect amenities like
prompt planeside baggage pickup; refreshments
in the lounge; knowledgeable concierge service
at the desk; and friendly employees whose smiles
may make you smile, too.
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NATIONAL AIRWAYS CORPORATION’s FBO
NAC’s Executive Air Charter Divisions are specialists in helicopter and fixed wing charter, offering bespoke air travel solutions in a private, flexible, intimate and safe
environment. Our modern aircraft fleet is extensive, and includes single and twin engine helicopters, piston and turboprop aircraft, light, mid-size,super-midsize and heavy
corporate jets, as well as an assortment of airliners. It is access to this wide variety of aircraft which enables us to provide you with exactly the right aircraft for your
journey. We are a one-stop solution, tailored to fulfil the individual requirements of each of our clients.
NAC’s FBO offers the following services :
International and Domestic handling
per movement
 Passenger movements through the FBO
 Baggage handling for passengers
Over flight clearances and landing
permissions
 Portable water service
 Ground Power Unit (GPU)
APU
 NAC Apron parking
 Aircraft Hangarage
 Aircraft towing
Transfers
NOTAMS
 Car hire services
 Weather updates
 Concierge Services
 VIP Lounge facilities
 Lounge catering
 In-flight catering
Special catering for meetings and
functions
 Boardrooms for meetings
 Exterior aircraft cleaning
 Interior cleaning and vacuum
 Laundry service
 Dishwashing services
 Lavatory Service
Contact Jolande Parrott and the
NAC FBO Team on +27 11 267 5000
or 24/7 on +27 82 891 4639.
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NAC TECHNICAL TRAINING SCHEDULE – 2016
Training can be arranged at your premises on request and will be quoted for separately. Block bookings of 6 students or more qualify for discount.
DURATION
(Days)
DATE
Beech 1900 Series
7
04/04/2016 – 12/04/2016
King Air 300/350 Series
PT6A Series
Human Factors
7
5
3
Airframe General
COURSE TITLE
COST
Per student
VENUE
14/04/2016 – 22/04/2016
25/04/2016 – 29/04/2016
04/05/2016 – 06/05/2016
R9900-00
R8800-00
R8800-00
R8250-00
R2750-00
NAC & simulator
NAC no simulator
NAC
NAC
NAC
5
09/05/2016 – 13/05/2016
R6050-00
King Air 200 Series
5
16/05/2016 – 20/05/2016
King Air 300/350 Series
7
23/05/2016 – 31/05/2016
Beech 1900 Series
7
06/06/2016 – 14/06/2016
PT6A Series
Gas Turbine General
5
5
20/06/2016 – 24/06/2016
27/06/2016 – 01/07/2016
NAC
NAC & simulator
NAC no simulator
NAC
NAC & simulator
NAC no simulator
NAC
NAC
NOTE: More courses to be added soon
R9250-00
R8250-00
R8800-00
R9900-00
R8800-00
R8250-00
R9750-00
COURSES PRESENTED BY NAC
Airframe General
5
TBC
R6050-00
NAC
Civil Aviation Regulation
5
TBC
R6050-00
NAC
Gas Turbine General
5
TBC
R6050-00
NAC
Human Factors
3
TBC
R2750-00
NAC
Piston Engine General
5
TBC
R6050-00
NAC
Rotorcraft General
5
TBC
Beech 1900 Series
7
TBC
Cessna 208 Caravan Series
Embraer EMB 120
5
15
TBC
TBC
R6050-00
R9900-00
R8800-00
R8250-00
R15950-00
NAC
NAC & simulator
NAC no simulator
NAC
NAC
Garret TFE 731 Series
5
TBC
R8250-00
NAC
Hawker 1000
15
TBC (Evening)
R10725-00
NAC
Hawker 700/800/800XP
15
TBC (Evening)
R10725-00
NAC
R9250-00
R8250-00
R8800-00
R8250-00
R8250-00
R8250-00
R8250-00
R8250-00
NAC & simulator
NAC no simulator
NAC
NAC
NAC
NAC
NAC
NAC
King Air 200 Series
5
TBC
King Air 300/350 Series
King Air C90 Series
PAC 750 XL
PT6A Series
PW 118 Series
PW 305 Series
7
5
5
5
5
6
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC (Evening)
• Please note: – Dates subject to change without prior notice, please confirm specific course
date(s) in advance.
• Afternoon/evening class (PM) commence at 15h00 till approximately 19h00.
• Unless otherwise mentioned, courses take place at the NAC facilities based on Lanseria Airport.
• Please confirm your course booking as soon as possible by completing the registration form and forward it to NAC soonest.
• Payment in advance is required to confirm booking, unless alternative arrangements have been made.
• We look forward to serving you in the near future.
For more information please contact:
Lukas Potgieter • Tel: 011 267 5317 • eMail: lukas.potgieter@nac.co.za • Fax: 011 267 5351
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FIXED WING AND HELICOPTER SPECIFICATION SHEET
AIRCRAFT
SEATING
LARGE PASSENGER TRANSPORT
110
Boeing 737 – 200
MD83
157
REGIONAL AIRLINER
Embraer 145 (ERJ 145)
50
AVRO – RJ85
82
SUPER MIDSIZE JETS – LONG RANGE
Hawker 4000
8
Challenger 300
8
Challenger 600
10
Legacy 600
13
Gulfstream III
12 -14
MIDSIZE JETS – MEDIUM TO LONG RANGE
Nextant 400 XT
7
Embraer Phenom300
7
Lear Jet 45 XR
8
Hawker 800 XP
8
Hawker 1000
8
LIGHT JETS – MOST SUITABLE FOR SHORT-HAUL FLIGHTS
Premier 1
6
TYPICAL USE
AIRCRAFT RANGE FROM JOHANNESBURG
Incentive groups | Supporter groups |
Launches
Southern, North & West Africa | Mauritius |
Madagascar
Corporate shuttle | Incentive groups |
Supporter groups | Launches
Southern Africa | North & West Africa
Corporate | VIP | Government |
Long Range
Southern, North & West Africa | Mauritius |
Madagascar | Europe
Corporate | VIP | Government | Long
Range
Southern, North & West Africa | Mauritius | Madagascar
Corporate | VIP | Government
South Africa | Namibia | Botswana | Zimbabwe
DRC | Mozambique | Angola | Tanzania
TWIN TURBINE AIRCRAFT – MOST SUITABLE FOR SHORT-HAUL FLIGHTS
King Air 200
6/8
King Air 350
8/10
Lodge Transfer | Mining | Hunting Safaris |
Golfing | Business | Tourist
Beech 1900 C|D
18/19
Embraer 120
30
SINGLE TURBINE AIRCRAFT – MOST SUITABLE FOR SHORT-HAUL FLIGHTS
PC 12
8/9
Lodge Transfer | Hunting safaris | Golfing
Cessna Caravan (C 208 B)
9
PISTON AIRCRAFT – MOST SUITABLE FOR SHORT-HAUL FLIGHTS
Cessna 402C (Twin)
4
Lodge Transfer | Private flights
Beechcraft Baron (Twin)
4
SINGLE ENGINE TURBINE HELICOPTER
B205A1
15
B407
1+6
Charter | Slinging | VIP Charter | Filming
B206
1+6
| EMS | Charter | Tracking | Training |
R66
1+4
Charter | Training | Tracking | Training
R44
1+3
R22
1+1
TWIN ENGINE HELICOPTER
B430
8
VIP Charter | Contracts
VIP Charter
A109S
6
Southern, North and West Africa
Southern Africa
Southern Africa
Southern Africa
Southern Africa | Africa
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NAC WELCOMES
SILVER FALCONS’ TEAM 79 UNDER THE PROUD
LEADERSHIP OF MAJOR MARK GENTLES.
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NEW AIRCRAFT FOR SALE
QUALITY ASSURED PRE-OWNED AIRCRAFT FOR SALE
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ROBINSON R44 CADET
2007 AGUSTA 109 GRAND
› Lycoming IO-540F1B5 Engine › Training/Utilitarian Application › Air Conditioning and Autopilot Options
› Max Gross Weight 2,200 lbs
› 800 Hours TT › Two Pratt & Whitney PW207C Engines › Garmin GNS-530/430 Nav/Com/GPSs › Three Axis Autopilot
› King TAS-610 Traffic Advisory System › Avidyne EX-500 Multi-Function System
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BELL 429
› Two Pratt & Whitney PW207D1
› Certified Single & Dual Pilot IFR
› Large Flat Floor
› Glass Cockpit
BELL 407 GXP
›
›
›
›
›
›
Rolls Royce RR250-C47B/8 Engine
Garmin G1000H Avionics Suite
Traffic Advisory System
Terrain Awareness and Warning System
Helicopter Synthetic Vision Technology
Increased Useful Load Option
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ROBINSON R44 RAVEN II
› Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 Engine
› New Glass Panel Option Available
› Select your Configuration and Colours
2007 CESSNA CITATION MUSTANG
› 1,150 Hours TT
› Garmin G1000 Avionics Suite
› Garmin GFC-700 Three Axis Autopilot
› King KT-870 Traffic Advisory System
› TAWS B Terrain Awareness and
Warning System
$1,850,000 Excluding VAT
VARIOUS BEECHCRAFT 1900D
AIRLINERS
› Eighteen or Nineteen Passenger Seating
› Excellent Component Times
› 1900C Airliners also Available
› Call to Discuss
1991 BEECHCRAFT KING AIR B200 XP61
› Blackhawk PT6A-61 Engines: 25 Hours
Since HSI
› Garmin GTN-750/GTN-650 Nav/Com/GPS
› Raisbeck EPIC Performance Package Upgrade
› Cargo Pod
$1,800,000 Excluding VAT
PRICE REDUCED PRICE REDUCED PRICE REDUCED PRICE REDUCED PRICE REDUCED PRICE REDUCED
› Lycoming O-360 Engine
› Garmin Equipped
› Select your Configuration and
Colours
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PIPER MERIDIAN M500
› Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A 500 Shp
Engine
› Garmin G1000 Avionics Suite with
Synthetic Vision
› Garmin GFC-700 Autopilot with Yaw
Damper
› Air Conditioning
1980 BEECHCRAFT KING AIR F90 1975 BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90 XP
› Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A Engine
› Garmin G1000 Avionics Suite with
Synthetic Vision
› Garmin GFC-700 Autopilot with Yaw
Damper
› PiperAire Air Conditioning
Contact our Sales Professionals
Lanseria:
Agnes Phillips: 082 893 3399
agnes.phillips@nac.co.za
PRICE REDUCED!
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PIPER M350
› Blackhawk Engines 120/120 Since
New
› Raisbeck EPIC Performance
Package
› Garmin GTN-750/GTN-650 Nav/
Com/GPS
› Garmin G600 Electronic Flight
Information System
(BLACKHAWK UPGRADE)
› 3,641 Hours TT/3,443 Cycles
› Engines: 874/874 Hours TT
› Primary Flight Display/Multi-Function Display
› Increased Gross Weight
US$1,049,000 Excluding VAT
2006 ROBINSON R44 RAVEN II
› 1,225 Hours TT
› Garmin GNS-430 Com/GPS
› Air Conditioning
› Four Point Shoulder Harnesses
$310,000 Excluding VAT
Call to Discuss Warranty Options on Used Inventory
Durban:
Colin Fletcher: 082 893 6031
colin.fletcher@nac.co.za
Wonderboom:
Deneys Potgieter: 082 891 4354
deneys.potgieter@nac.co.za
www.nac.co.za
Rand Airport / Africa:
Chris Jacobs: 072 517 2864
chris.jacobs@nac.co.za
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Lanseria:
Marna Marais: 082 434 3097
marna.marais@nac.co.za
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Head Office:
+27 11 267 5000
aircraftsales@nac.co.za
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ROBINSON R22 BETA II
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NAC FIXED WING CHARTER
NAC Fixed Wing Charter recently used and Airbus 320 to fly Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club from OR Tambo International Airport to Kinshasa for their game against AS Vita.
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NAC is beautifully represented on the cover
of the April 2016 of African Pilot with all
three Bell Helicopters featured sold by Gary
Phillips, Executive Director: Helicopters!
NAC has been the Independent Representative for
Bell Helicopters for the past 27 years.
April 2016
Volume 15 No.4
Lanseria +27 11 267 5000
Rand +27 11 345 2500
Grand Central +27 11 312 0360
Cape Town +27 21 425 3868
Pretoria +27 12 567 5161
Durban +27 31 571 8316
Australia +61 89 429 8881
USA +1 316 685 8660
Feedback
Do you want to give us your feedback or
send us some suggestions? We’re interested
in your views, so contact:
™
R32.00 incl. VAT
HELICoPTERS
in South Africa
Karin Roodt
Manager: Corporate Services
Tel: +27 (11) 267 5050
Mobile: +27 82 892 0376
E-mail: karin.roodt@nac.co.za
The views expressed in HangarTalk Xpress are
not necessarily those of the editor, publishers or
staff writers. The editors and publishers cannot
be held responsible for differences of opinion or
statements published in good faith. No part of this
magazine may be reproduced in any form without
permission, South African copyright law applies.
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Outside South Africa: R26.30 (Excl. Tax) Botswana,
Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mozambique,
Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Heunis and Chris Stonall) and two have reached PPL (Olaf Baas, Ralph Miskey). We would just
like to congratulate these students on their achievements and look forward to the adventures
that lay ahead.
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What a wonderful evening filled with funny yet amazing moments, to celebrate the amazing
achievements of our fine students here at NAC Grand Central.
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