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We speak with the Chief Pilot for a large European carrier about taking delivery of his airline's first A321XLR, and with a fractional ownership pilot about changing from the Phenom to the Challenger Global 300. In the news, we look at lifting the supersonic flight ban, revamping the Army flight school, denying an unleaded avgas motion, reforming flight delay compensation, and considering the Fire Boss air tractor for fighting wildfires Guests Captain Al Evan is the Chief Pilot for a large European low-cost carrier. He was the Airbus and Pratt & Whitney liaison for the delivery of his airline's first P&W-powered A321XLR.  Captain Al and Micah Stephen Ivey is a pilot for a large fractional ownership company. He recently changed from the Phenom to the Challenger Global 300. Stephen Ivey Aviation News U.S. Lifts 50-Year Ban on Supersonic Overland Flights Supersonic flight by civilian aircraft over the U.S. was originally banned in 1973 due to concerns about sonic boom noise pollution and potential damage on the ground. However, on June 6, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the FAA to repeal the ban and replace it with an interim noise-based certification standard.  The Order instructs the FAA Administrator to establish a standard for supersonic aircraft noise certification that considers community acceptability, economic reasonableness, and technological feasibility. Army revamps flight school after deadly crashes The U.S. Army is overhauling pilot training to focus on fundamental skills. The change in 2013 from TH-67 training aircraft to the LUH-72A Lakota helicopters contributed to the need for training adjustments. The Army determined that the quick advancement of inexperienced crews was leading to unsafe situations. The Army is considering outsourcing pilot training to a contractor-owned-and-operated schoolhouse. Judge Denies G100UL Motion A California judge ruled that GAMI's G100UL is not "commercially available" and therefore cannot be mandated for sale in California to replace leaded aviation fuel. This comes after a motion by the Center for Environmental Health to enforce a 2014 consent agreement that says FBOs and distributors must sell a lower lead alternative that is “commercially available.” The judge ruled that the fuel must first be universally available to all piston-powered aircraft. There must be a “general consensus” from the industry and potential customers that the fuel is safe and appropriate for their use. Europe Flight Delay Compensation Reform Coming, And It's Bad News The European Union's flight delay compensation policy EC261 (sometimes called EU261), has been unchanged since 2014. Some EU transport ministers have been discussing reforms where passengers would have to experience longer delays before being eligible for compensation.  Currently, compensation ranges from €250 to €600: €250 compensation if you're delayed by at least two hours for flights under 1,500km (930 miles). €400 compensation if you're delayed by at least three hours for flights of 1,500-3,500km (930-2,200 miles). €600 compensation if you're delayed by at least four hours for flights over 3,500km (2,200 miles). A new proposal would: Provide €300 compensation if you're delayed at least four hours for flights under 3,500 km. Provide €500 compensation if you're delayed at least six hours for flights over 3,500 km. See DOT's Airline Customer Service Dashboard. What is a Fire Boss? The agriculture aircraft that doubles as a water bomber Dave Frisch, the president of Portage Aircraft Specialties Ltd., sells Air Tractors designed for agricultural spraying. He says that if you add specially designed floats, these aircraft become a type of water bomber known as the Fire Boss. Being a small aircraft, the Fire Boss can scoop water out of smaller bodies of water and get into tighter spaces.

In this summer issue, timed with the 2025 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference in New Orleans, we spotlight North America's dynamic aviation scene. Avfuel leads with major moves in sustainable fuel, while flyExclusive and Sherwin-Williams impress with high-end aircraft paintwork. magniX pushes boundaries in electric aviation with Riona Armesmith at the helm. We hear from standout FBOs like Northstar Jet in Missoula, working alongside Neptune Aviation in vital firefighting missions. GPS jamming and spoofing also come into focus, with expert warnings from L3Harris and Osprey Flight Solutions. Despite political uncertainty, there's optimism—especially from Avfuel's CR Sincock—about state-level sustainability efforts and strong ESG commitments. We also look ahead to EBACE 2025, now fully led by the European Business Aviation Association, with fresh insights from COO Robert Baltus.

In this heartwarming episode of Take Off Talk, we meet Mitch, a dedicated volunteer pilot with Angel Flight East. Mitch shares his journey of flying compassion flights for over 20 years, touching lives with his selfless service. He recounts a memorable flight with a mother and her child battling cancer, where a simple act of letting her fly the plane brought laughter and relief. Mitch's passion for flying and helping others is evident as he discusses the camaraderie among pilots and the support from air traffic controllers and FBOs. His story highlights the incredible impact of Angel Flight organizations, offering free flights to those in need and creating lasting bonds between pilots and passengers. Mitch's message is clear: the joy of flying is amplified when it's for a cause, and he encourages more pilots to join this rewarding mission. Tune in to hear more about Mitch's inspiring experiences and the difference Angel Flight makes in people's lives.

This Spring 2025 issue of EVA Executive & VIP Aviation International covers a range of topics relevant to the business aviation sector. Several articles highlight advancements and expansions within fixed-base operations (FBOs), featuring companies like Skyservice, Northstar Jet, and Phillips 66-branded locations, discussing new facilities and service improvements. A significant focus is placed on sustainable aviation, with an interview with Avfuel's executive vice president regarding the increasing availability and adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The magazine also examines challenges facing the industry, such as the impact of GPS jamming and spoofing on flight operations, as well as exploring the evolving landscape of electric aircraft propulsion through a discussion with magniX. Additionally, the publication previews the upcoming EBACE convention under new management and showcases aircraft painting expertise through a collaboration between flyExclusive and Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings.

Our podcast show today features Jason Mikula, publisher of Fintech Business Weekly; a newsletter going beyond the headlines to analyze the technology, regulatory and business model trends, driving the rapidly evolving financial services ecosystem at the intersection of traditional banking, payments, FinTech and crypto. We discuss his recently released book, titled “Banking as a Service: Opportunities, Challenges, and Risks of New Banking Business Models” (Kogan Page 2024). The publisher describes the book as follows: “This book provides a comprehensive look at banking-as-a-service (BaaS), equipping readers with an understanding of the origins, evolution, future and applications of BaaS and the key differences across global markets.” BaaS is a game changer in the financial services sector, radically transforming both how consumers experience financial products and the business models delivering them. “Banking as a Service” cuts through the hype to provide a measured overview of BaaS, helping readers to demystify a complex evolving field, and understand its key opportunities, challenges, and risks. It provides a framework for understanding where BaaS came from, how BaaS changes the economics and business models of banking products and services, its impact on key stakeholders, and its key regulatory implications. “Banking as a Service” explains how business and operating models work, exploring different models such as interchange, deposit gathering, loan origination-to-distribute, legacy, API-first, own license, match-making and bank service providers, and offers a framework for thinking about whether or not they're sustainable. It explores how BaaS operating and business models compare in different global territories and is supported by real-world examples and cases profiling organizations such as Blue Ridge Bank, Unit, Synapse, Goldman Sachs, Railsr, Starling, Solaris, Cacao Paycard, QNB, OnePipe, Airwallex, Nium and Pomelo. It also explains the differences between BaaS, embedded finance and “open banking.” Alan and Jason discuss the answers to the following questions and topics: 1.              What do we mean when we say "banking as a service"? 2.              What are the different BaaS business models/operating models? 3.              What led to the explosion in banking-as-a-service? 4.              Why have bank/fintech partnerships had a rough go of it lately in the US and is that likely to change with a new administration? 5.              What is (or what should be) regulators' role in supervising non-bank entities in the BaaS value chain (eg, middleware, customer-facing fintechs)? 6.              What is an FBO and are FBOs the "original sin" of banking-as-a-service? 7.              What advice would you give to banks considering getting into the BaaS space? How do you see the market evolving from here - for banks, for technology providers, and for customer-facing companies? 8.              What advice would you give to fintechs that rely on a bank partner or are looking for one? Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel and former chair for 25 years of the Consumer Financial Services Group, hosts the discussion.

Recent studies have shown increasing suicide rates in the United States, particularly among Black youth. Experts in Oklahoma advocate for addressing cultural norms that prevent at risk youth and their families from seeking mental health treatment. Dawn Carter has details.In the fall of 2020, Michael Hill, a Black citizen of the Cherokee Nation, woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of someone banging on the windows of his home. He called police for help, but the police arrested Michael in his own front yard. When trying to get his case heard in tribal court he was rejected because though he has tribal citizenship, he has no blood quantum and by federal law is not legally an Indian. His story is told in a newly released Audible Original documentary called Tribal Justice: The Struggle for Black Rights on Native Land, reported and written by two award-winning indigenous journalists, Allison Herrera and Adreanna Rodriguez. The following excerpt is the fourth installment of FBOs broadcast of the documentary.We speak with Kristi Williams about Black History Saturdays and how she's working to close education gaps in the Sooner State.From runaway enslaved African to federal law enforcement officer, Bass Reeves lived a long and legendary life. In early January, Reeves was commemorated with a new bronze statue at the Three Rivers Museum in Muskogee. Carlos Moreno has the story.Getting your first real job is a rite of passage growing up. Sondra Slade's story about her children finding jobs and getting their first paychecks will have you laughing all the way to the bank.Y7QIDVAPNBKPHINGODYWDOOLJRKS4MC6LYLPYNYWFEYPU1ZS

Max talks with Dr. Mark Alford, who shares his journey transitioning to the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet. He completed a nine-day type rating course in Knoxville, preparing through extensive study and simulator sessions to master the jet's systems and emergency procedures. https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/product/zulu-3-anr-headset/?campaign=Zulu%203&ref=63 Mark highlights the challenges and rewards of his Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) with Max, which involved 25 hours of mentorship to remove his type rating restriction. They undertook diverse flights, including weather flying, night landings, and mountain approaches, like Eagle County Airport's challenging RNAV GPS approach and high-performance departure. Mark also recounts mastering the Garmin G3000 avionics, emphasizing the importance of training tools and preparation. Personal stories enrich the podcast, such as inspiring a young aviation enthusiast in Wisconsin and connecting with aspiring pilots at FBOs. Mark reflects on how SOE training boosted his confidence for complex airspace and re-routing, as shown during recent flights to Southern California. Mark advises aspiring jet pilots to focus on mastering avionics and adapting to new systems. His journey showcases the technical challenges and personal fulfillment of flying advanced aircraft, inspiring listeners with his progress and passion. If you're getting value from this show, please support the show via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or Patreon. Support the Show by buying a Lightspeed ANR Headsets Max has been using only Lightspeed headsets for nearly 25 years! I love their tradeup program that let's you trade in an older Lightspeed headset for a newer model. Start with one of the links below, and Lightspeed will pay a referral fee to support Aviation News Talk. Lightspeed Delta Zulu Headset $1199 Lightspeed Zulu 3 Headset $899Lightspeed Sierra Headset $699 My Review on the Lightspeed Delta Zulu Send us your feedback or comments via email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by recording your listener question using your phone. Mentioned on the Show Buy Max Trescott's G1000 Book Call 800-247-6553 Buy Max Trescott's G3000 Book Call 800-247-6553 Free Index to the first 282 episodes of Aviation New Talk So You Want To Learn to Fly or Buy a Cirrus seminars Online Version of the Seminar Coming Soon – Register for Notification Check out our recommended ADS-B receivers, and order one for yourself. Yes, we'll make a couple of dollars if you do. Get the Free Aviation News Talk app for iOS or Android. Check out Max's Online Courses: G1000 VFR, G1000 IFR, and Flying WAAS & GPS Approaches. Find them all at: https://www.pilotlearning.com/ Social Media Like Aviation News Talk podcast on Facebook Follow Max on Instagram Follow Max on Twitter Listen to all Aviation News Talk podcasts on YouTube or YouTube Premium "Go Around" song used by permission of Ken Dravis; you can buy his music at kendravis.com If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.

Starting their 30th year with great recognition, Go Rentals co-founder and CEO Kaye Gitibin is being honored at the 22nd Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards Gala with the Eren Ozmen Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Highly appropriate given their modest start with one location with a little over a handful of vehicles to over 250 locations and growing. I feel privileged knowing Kaye and being friends for nearly three decades. Even for me, the interview was very insightful, enlightening, and inspiring.Go Rentals, a family-owned business, was founded in 1995 by brothers Kaye and Kavous Gitibin to meet a clear need for a high-touch, quality vehicle rental service for discerning business and leisure travelers. Since its launch, Go Rentals has grown into a leading rental service company with unrivaled knowledge, experience, and passion for aviation and hospitality.Today, Go Rentals continues to cater to the needs of Guests as well as aviation, travel, and hospitality professionals, with an extraordinary level of personalized service, beautifully maintained vehicles, and a dedicated team who go to heroic lengths to make the travel experience enjoyable, memorable, and convenient.Service is Go Rentals passion. By fostering strong, meaningful relationships with clients and partners alike, Go Rentals has continued to expand its reach and reputation to airports, FBOs, world-class hotels and resorts nationwide. Go Rentals is committed to finding, training, and retaining the best talent in aviation, customer service, hospitality, and transportation, who share its company's core values and passion for always putting the client first.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-oriented podcast and webcast available wherever you get your podcasts as well as YouTube, Facebook, and Linkedin. It's primary objective is to provide insight on the plethora of opportunities and possibilities in the commercial and private aviation as well as aerospace. Its executive producer, host and moderator, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies regularly for personal and business. Navy Veteran Mickens' background includes executive roles for the last couple of decades with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation. He also had all a 28-year broadcast journalism career that included working in 7 major television and radio markets nationwide.All Things Aviation & Aerospace is also available on my Private Air Media YouTube Channel, Facebook Page, and Linkedin.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgvYp8gF4w8WSRdU7Dn4whttps://www.facebook.com/privateairmediagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmickens-privateairmediagroup-allthingsaviationandaerospace/

On November 5th, Monroe Nichols was elected Tulsa's first Black mayor in the city's 129 year history. FBO's Jamie Glisson followed Nichols and his team for the day.In the fall of 2020, Michael Hill, a Black citizen of the Cherokee Nation, woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of someone banging on the windows of his home. He called police for help, but the police arrested Michael in his own front yard. When trying to get his case heard in tribal court he was rejected because though he has tribal citizenship, he has no blood quantum and by federal law is not legally an Indian. His story is told in a newly released Audible Original documentary called Tribal Justice: The Struggle for Black Rights on Native Land, reported and written by two award-winning indigenous journalists, Allison Herrera and Adreanna Rodriguez. The following excerpt is the second installment of FBOs broadcast of the documentary.Though the holiday season can be a time of joy and celebration, for some families it can be a time of struggle and stress. The Tulsa Dream Center works to address some of these disparities. Here's Danielle A. Melton with details.Bishop Silvester Scott Beaman, the 139th Elected and Consecrated Bishop of the AME Church, and chair of the White House's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement and longtime spiritual advisor to President Biden, reflects on his role in fostering connections between African Americans and the broader African diaspora. Here's our recent interview at Tulsa's historic Vernon AME Church, where Beaman shared his vision for strengthening ties and addressing challenges facing Black communities both in the U.S. and across the African continent.Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street is a new full-length motion picture that was released October 11th on the Fawesome and Future Today streaming platforms. This movie centers on O.W. Gurley, a visionary and trailblazing businessman whose hard work laid the groundwork for Tulsa's Greenwood District and the prosperous Black Wall Street. The film's director, Aaron L. Williams, and lead actress Fatima Marie, who plays Emma Gurley, spoke with FBO's Cepeda Cheeks about the film.Medicine, fashion, and film converge as Dawn Carter brings us the second of a three part series on Oklahoma's Black Rodeo and Culture.This series, as well as a photo exhibition featuring Black Rodeo photos by Jamie & Richard Glisson of ImpressOK Studio, is funded by a grant from Oklahoma Humanities. Please visit rodeo dot kosu.org and sign up to receive further details on the February 1st, 2025 exhibition opening event.Focus: Black Oklahoma is produced in partnership with KOSU Radio and Tri-City Collective. Additional support is provided by the Commemoration Fund and Press Forward.Our theme music is by Moffett Music.Focus: Black Oklahoma's executive producers are Quraysh Ali Lansana and Bracken Klar. Our associate producer is Jesse Ulrich.

Special Episode Re-release from the Jet Life Podcast Vault ✈️Host Tom Lelyo dives deep into the dynamic world of business aviation with special guest Sarah Kalmeta, an aviation expert and professional speaker. Together, they explore the possibility of making a career switch to private aviation, discussing the diverse opportunities available in the industry—from aircraft management to brokerages—and sharing insights into the fast-paced, high-pressure nature of aviation. Sarah recounts her personal journey in aviation, and offers advice on navigating career pivots, embracing growth, and finding fulfillment in this ever-evolving field.Episode Highlights:✈️ Career Opportunities in Private Aviation: Diverse roles beyond piloting.... brokerages, operations, customer service are some of the many paths available!

On October 8, an Oklahoma City man who was born in Afghanistan was charged in federal court for an alleged terror plot. 27-year-old Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi faces one count of conspiring to conduct a terrorist attack, according to an affidavit filed by the FBI. While the story has made international news and went viral on social media, few are examining the potentially negative impact it could have on Oklahoma Muslims, including over 1,000 Afghan refugees who resettled in Oklahoma after the Taliban seized power. Shonda Little spoke with representatives from the Council on American-Islamic Relations and the Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and Western Oklahoma about the positive impact this community brings to Oklahoma.In a state grappling with the boundaries of religion in public education, State Superintendent Ryan Walters' directive to incorporate Bible teaching in classrooms has sparked controversy and confusion. As schools reopen, the implementation of this mandate remains unclear, with educators, students, and religious leaders voicing diverse opinions on its appropriateness and constitutionality. Venson Fields has the story.⁦Tuesday, November 5 as people across the country head to the polls to vote for President, and in other federal and local elections, history will be on the ballot in Tulsa. Monroe Nichols is running for mayor. FBO was at Nichols's election watch party as the results came in showing Nichols had won the most votes in the mayoral primary. If he wins the vote on the first Tuesday in November, he will be the first Black Mayor of Tulsa in the city's history. In the fall of 2020, Michael Hill, a Black citizen of the Cherokee Nation, woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of someone banging on the windows of his home. He called police for help, but the police arrested Michael in his own front yard. When trying to get his case heard in tribal court he was rejected because though he has tribal citizenship, he has no blood quantum and by federal law is not legally an Indian. His story is told in a newly released Audible Original documentary called Tribal Justice: The Struggle for Black Rights on Native Land, reported and written by two award-winning indigenous journalists, Allison Herrera and Adreanna Rodriguez. The following excerpt is the first installment of FBOs broadcast of the documentary.Ever been thrown from a horse? If you have, congratulations! You've just experienced the rodeo rite of passage: the ground's unwavering embrace. It's a lesson learned from Chaz Stephens' father, a retired cowboy with a knack for sage advice and questionable humor. But while rodeos might seem like a wild ride of bucking broncos they're also vibrant celebrations of Black culture, where community ties are as strong as calving ropes. Chaz Stephens brings us the first of a three part series on Oklahoma's Black Rodeos This series, as well as a photo exhibition featuring Black Rodeo photos by Jamie & Richard Glisson of ImpressOK Studio, is funded by a grant from Oklahoma Humanities. Please visit rodeo.kosu.org and sign up to receive further details on the February 1st, 2025 exhibition opening event.

In this episode of The Road Home, produced by NCHV and sponsored by The Home Depot Foundation, host Jae is joined by David Bowers, Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic Market & Senior Advisor for the Faith-Based Development Initiative at Enterprise Community Partners. They explore how faith-based organizations (FBOs) are making a difference by developing affordable housing for low-income households. David Bowers shares key insights on the process, including the support churches need to successfully develop housing and how zoning laws can empower congregations to use vacant land. The conversation also highlights Enterprise's Faith-Based Initiative, its mission, and key partnerships, as well as the innovative “YIGBY” (Yes in God's Backyard) movement. We're grateful to David Bowers for sharing his expertise on this critical topic. Tune in for an engaging discussion on how faith and housing development are coming together to create lasting change. For a deeper dive into the episode's insights, visit https://bit.ly/FBD-EPISODE-INSIGHTS Be sure to follow, rate, and share The Road Home for more episodes like this!

Mattias Söderberg is not only the Global Climate Lead at DanChurchAid (DCA), but also the Co-Chair of the Climate Justice Group at ACT Alliance. Mattias brings his vast expertise in climate change and development aid, as well as his leadership in global advocacy for climate justice. He offers an insightful explanation of the ACT Alliance and its mission to drive change by mobilizing faith-based organizations (FBOs) to take a stronger, bolder stance on climate action.   Throughout the episode, Mattias emphasizes the need to rethink and transform the global food system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change. He challenges FBOs to be more outspoken and courageous in their messaging to make the world more sustainable. His call to action resonates with the urgency of the global climate crisis and the pivotal role of faith communities in driving change. You can follow Mattias on LinkedIn and he is also on social media: Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Find the Dan Church Aid social media handles on their website.    Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by liking and following us on Twitter and Instagram. Visit our website at 100mile.org for more episodes and information about our initiatives. Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All" featuring CWS, and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).

Join Joe, Deanna, and Marc (Slocum) as they ferry two King Air 260's from Fargo to Saudi Arabia! Listen in as they talk about proper fuel planning, the challenges of radio communication in other countries, and the spectacular views along the way! We hope you enjoy this episode! --------------------------------------- Visit our website at https://flycasey.com/ Visit our NEW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1vZCglS3F2-1n_z_7MDw2A Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/CaseyAviation If you are interested in speaking to us about our Buyer's Agent Services, fill out a questionnaire for pistons or turbines HERE. Our current inventory of airplanes available can be found HERE. Give us a call at (903)284-9245 if you have any other questions or want to speak to us about any of the services we provide. If you'd like to submit a question for Joe to answer on the podcast, please send those to admin@flycasey.com.    

Welcome back to episode 144! In this episode, I'm sharing some insight from one of my M.A. classes on fundraising and marketing. I'm asking/answering the question: should nonprofits charge beneficiaries for their services? Whaat? Join the conversation and let me know. www.joanncbastien.com #deconstruction #nonprofits #faithbasednonprofits #fundraising

In this eye-opening episode of "Faith in Action," we delve into the transformative potential of churches and faith-based organizations (FBOs) in the battle against homelessness. With over 580,000 individuals facing homelessness in the United States, the question of how community faith, mental health support, and innovative ideas can foster hope and provide tangible solutions is more relevant than ever. Join us as we explore how congregations are not just places of worship but pivotal community pillars offering food assistance, shelter, health services, and much more to those in need. From the essential role of food pantries and soup kitchens in feeding the hungry to the critical support of shelter and housing assistance, we uncover the multifaceted efforts of churches to address basic needs and beyond. Financial counseling, health screenings, and job training programs stand out as beacons of hope, demonstrating the church's capacity to uplift individuals beyond temporary aid. Highlighting the Faith Collaborative to End Homelessness's partnership with Los Angeles County's Homeless Initiative, we shed light on the often-unseen impact of FBOs in providing crucial services and fostering community resilience. Through interviews with key figures and stories of hope, we address the golden question of overcoming practical challenges while spotlighting the dire cost of inaction. This episode also takes a deep dive into the logistics of transforming church spaces into sanctuaries of support, from cost-effective modifications for housing to the integration of community and recreational spaces for well-being. We emphasize the power of strategic partnerships, volunteer mobilization, and the alignment of faith with social justice to not just envision but enact a future where homelessness is a thing of the past. Whether you're a person of faith, a community organizer, or someone passionate about social change, "Faith in Action" offers not just insight but a call to action. Discover how giving, trauma-informed care, and community organizing can create a tapestry of support, making the vision of ending homelessness a collective reality. 911 - EMERGENCIES! Mental Health or Substance Use Treatment Referral and Information Hotline. 1-800-662-HELP (4357)SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.NEED MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES? CALL 211.If you need assistance locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, or exploring mental health treatment options, call 211 to speak with a live person who can help. 211 conversations are confidential, can be made anonymously, and are available in 180 languages upon request. If you prefer to text, use web chat, or search for resources online, click here to find more ways to contact your local 211. Veterans Crisis Line: call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1; or text 838255 Crisis Text Line: text the word 'Home' to 741-741 The Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth: call 1-866-488-7386 The Trans Lifeline: call 1-877-565-8860 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineWe can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.Need Help Finding Treatment? https://findtreatment.gov/ Call 211 for LOCAL ASSISTANCE! You can always call 211 to speak to someone and find local assistance, but there are also dedicated helplines available to anyone in the U.S.Email me requests, questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes! StreetStrongPodcast@outlook.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thomas-sarti/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thomas-sarti/support

Guest: Heidi Swart joins John discuss her study into legislation proposed by the State Security Agency (SSA) that would require security clearance for individuals seeking to establish or operate non-governmental or faith-based organizations (NGOs and FBOs).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GASCI hold regular events on safety - among the topics was flying in Winter - here's Gerry Humphrey's presentation that gets us ready for snow and ice. Ironically, we are publishing this on the warmest Sunday in October 2023. The General Aviation Safety Council of Ireland is a volunteer body composed of representatives from General Aviation in Ireland set up in 2012. They meet regularly, aiming to promote General Aviation Safety in Ireland. A large part of the GASCI function is to promote safety awareness among all those involved in the Irish GA community. This goal includes pilots and ground handlers at FBOs, aircraft engineers, Air Traffic Controllers, airfield operators, and government regulators.More information at https://www.gasci.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of our clients have been getting solicitations from SEO vendors that are, shall we say, somewhat less than credible. So, we talk about how SEO really works, and legitimate, sustainable ways for FBOs to achieve it. 00:00 Why FBOs should invest in SEO. 00:48 Email spam from SEO companies 01:44 Why is SEO [...]

Cory was named Airport Business Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 after only five years in aviation. Before founding CB SkyShare, Cory owned and sold several car dealerships; managing multi-million dollar businesses and large teams involved in all elements of business, from sales to marketing to finance. As an accomplished multi-engine land and seaplane pilot, including twin-engine jets, Cory's passion for aviation resulted in founding CB Aviation as a one-man operation in 2009; through hard work and organic growth, the company blossomed into CB SkyShare, currently servicing hundreds of clients in multiple sectors of aviation as a full-service, vertically-integrated company including worldwide sales, aircraft acquisition, jet-share, a charter operator with Part-135 certificate, multiple FBOs, a full-service maintenance and repair facility, and an aircraft delivery business. Cory is also a graduate of ABAI aircraft brokerage institute and the father of two incredible kids who both are learning to fly.Where to find Cory BengtzenWebsites: www.skyshare.comInstagram: Cory BengtzenFacebook: Cory Bengtzen LinkedIn: Cory BengtzenSPONSORThis episode is sponsored by Entire Productions- Creating events (both in-person and virtual) that don't suck! and Entire Productions Marketing- carefully curated premium gifting and branded promo items. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE on APPLE PODCASTS“I love Natasha and the Fascinating Entrepreneurs Podcast!”

This week: Barry Biffle, CEO, Frontier Airlines; Scott attempts to pass Professor Baldanza's end of term quiz; Listener comments on American's DFW expansion, Charter flight rules, Operations from FBOs, Thoughts on pilot training, and more.

In this episode of the Aviation Growth Podcast, we link up with our friend Steve Tubbs, SVP of Operations at X1FBO. X1FBO provides software and hardware solutions to FBOs around the world, helping operations streamline their day-to-day businesses with tools focused on flight tracking, fuel sales, ground handling, accounting, and reporting. Their company is hosting the industry's first FBO centric conference, X1 Approach, April 10-13th, 2023 in Miami and we chat with Steve about the event and what's planned for attendees and partners. You can learn more about the event at: https://events.x1fbo.com/X1FBOUSERCONFERENCE23 This episode is sponsored by Rizse.io, Autonomous Aircraft Inspection Drones and Solutions.

A word on marketing for avionics companies. I had someone write me a DM own LinkedIn, saying they had searched our entire website and they found advice specifically for brokers, FBOs, MROs, consultants, appraisers, etc. but nothing at all for avionics manufacturers or installers. You're right! This was an oversight. In our experience, avionics companies tend [...]

On December 8th 2021, GASCI held an event on safety - among the topics was flying in Winter - here's Gerry Humphrey's presentation that gets us ready for snow and ice. The General Aviation Safety Council of Ireland is a volunteer body composed of representatives from General Aviation in Ireland set up in 2012. They meet regularly, aiming to promote General Aviation Safety in Ireland. A large part of the GASCI function is to promote safety awareness among all those involved in the Irish GA community. This goal includes pilots and ground handlers at FBOs, aircraft engineers, Air Traffic Controllers, airfield operators, and government regulators.More information at https://www.gasci.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we'll talk about our top ten tips for your first 100 hours as a private pilot. 1. Update your Renters Policy 2. Weight and Balance - don't pile your friends in early on 3. Consider flying solo to a destination first before taking a passenger 4. Treat every flight like the DPE is still sitting in the right seat 5. Maintain a training mindset (practice maneuvers, hold yourself to standards, pattern work) 6. Visit a lot of local airports and get to know FBOs, services 7. Have a plan for expanding your minimums 8. Fly long cross countries! go places! 9. Take having passengers very seriously, and be aware of the effects on ADM, etc 10. Overprepare - get weather briefings - have an alternate/out for every flight --- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MidlifePilot Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind Midlife Pilot Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midlifepilot/ Brian Siskind Patreon/Join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/siskind Show less --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/midlifepilot/message

Signature Aviation's Jovan Phillips explains how one of the company's FBOs reached new heights in sustainability and some of the future efforts planned across the company.

Tune in as Alixandra Smith, Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division at the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, and Eric Young, Senior Managing Director of Guidepost Solutions and former multi-decade Chief Compliance Officer, discuss all things governance, risk, and compliance as they relate to foreign banking organizations, specifically with regard to recidivist behavior, monitorships, individual accountability, C suite certifications, and more.

Recruiting the next generation of professionals is a big concern for the aviation industry. It is now mandatory that aviation companies, large and small, to paint a clear picture of attractive career opportunities.  How can the industry accomplish this?  Andy Priester, Chairman and CEO of the world's largest and oldest family-owned Management and Charter company talks about navigating challenges surrounding recruitment, how to attract the right team members and make team members feel more valued.    The more we're connected, the more job satisfaction our team members can get. - Andy Priester   Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode    How to make your company an employer of choice What are the different ways to make your team members feel more valued? How aviation companies can attract top pilot talent How can we project an image of career consistency that is attractive to pilots? How to hire the right team members What qualities should you look for when hiring applicants?   Guest Bio- Andy Priester serves as Priester Aviation's Chairman and CEO. He is the third generation of Priesters to lead the business, the world's largest and oldest family-owned Management and Charter company. The Priester family has a rich aviation history starting in 1945, including owning Palwaukee Airport – KPWK (now renamed Chicago Executive Airport), operating a flight school, operating multiple FBOs, providing 145 maintenance services, and operating an aircraft sales division. During Andy's tenure at Priester, he has grown the fleet from seven to over 65 aircraft they manage from 15 bases globally today. Andy currently sits on the board of the Air Charter Safety Foundation, is current Chair of YPO Chicago – Windy City, and is past Chair of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). Andy is a proud University of Dayton Flyer and holds a Master's degree from Concordia University. To find out more, go to: https://www.priesterav.com/about-us/priester-team/. You can also email Andy directly at andyp@priesterav.com or call his office at 847-537-1133.   Learn More About Your Host: Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well-known aircraft OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers. Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes, AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined process that does more than pair the ideal candidate with the perfect opportunity and hit the business goals of the companies he serves.

Pete has been involved with successfully growing and scaling a businesses for over 20 years. In a the fitness industry and business model where most who attempted to truly scale- failed. He built a multi-state, multi-location, and multi-million dollar personal training business with 5 locations and 12 franchise partners. He's help a franchise grow from 10 locations to 400 and work behind the scenes with professional athletes launching brands and franchises. This gives him a significant body of experience to pull from. He has been involved with numerous businesses in a variety of industries and worked with a variety of leadership positions, whether that's a unit manager, multi-unit leader, owner, franchisee or franchise executive. This has put him in a unique position to be able to see – and identify – the commonalities of what makes some businesses WORK, and others NOT. These “golden threads” have allowed him to distill these fundamental business success principles into proprietary frameworks, systems, tools, services, and business models that he has been perfecting over the years.Today he's on a mission to help other fitness business owners and entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale successful businesses by closing the gap between technical expert and business expert. He helps owners make starting businesses more attainable, running them easier, growing faster, and help entrepreneurs build fitness businesses not reliant on them without sacrificing growth. He does this with EmpirePreneur's Fitness Business Operating System. A plug and play operating system and coaching program to help fitness business owners build business that run without them in 12 months or less. FBOS is a complete franchise system without the franchise.Learn More: https://www.empirepreneur.com/Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-pete-piranio-founder-of-the-empirepreneur-fitness-business-operating-system

Pete has been involved with successfully growing and scaling a businesses for over 20 years. In a the fitness industry and business model where most who attempted to truly scale- failed. He built a multi-state, multi-location, and multi-million dollar personal training business with 5 locations and 12 franchise partners. He's help a franchise grow from 10 locations to 400 and work behind the scenes with professional athletes launching brands and franchises. This gives him a significant body of experience to pull from. He has been involved with numerous businesses in a variety of industries and worked with a variety of leadership positions, whether that's a unit manager, multi-unit leader, owner, franchisee or franchise executive. This has put him in a unique position to be able to see – and identify – the commonalities of what makes some businesses WORK, and others NOT. These “golden threads” have allowed him to distill these fundamental business success principles into proprietary frameworks, systems, tools, services, and business models that he has been perfecting over the years.Today he's on a mission to help other fitness business owners and entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale successful businesses by closing the gap between technical expert and business expert. He helps owners make starting businesses more attainable, running them easier, growing faster, and help entrepreneurs build fitness businesses not reliant on them without sacrificing growth. He does this with EmpirePreneur's Fitness Business Operating System. A plug and play operating system and coaching program to help fitness business owners build business that run without them in 12 months or less. FBOS is a complete franchise system without the franchise.Learn More: https://www.empirepreneur.com/Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-pete-piranio-founder-of-the-empirepreneur-fitness-business-operating-system

On December 8th last GASCI held an event on safety - among the topics was flying in Winter - here's Gerry Humphrey's presentation that gets us ready for snow and ice. The General Aviation Safety Council of Ireland is a volunteer body composed of representatives from General Aviation in Ireland set up in 2012. They meet regularly, aiming to promote General Aviation Safety in Ireland. A large part of the GASCI function is to promote safety awareness among all those involved in the Irish GA community. This goal includes pilots and ground handlers at FBOs, aircraft engineers, Air Traffic Controllers, airfield operators, and government regulators.More information at https://www.gasci.ie/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we link up with Andy Nixon, the Co-Founder & President of MRO Insider, an app that connects business aircraft operators and providers of AOG, scheduled maintenance, detailing, parts and GSE rental. Andy is also a co-host of the Jet Blast Podcast (along with Nathan Winkle & Lee Brewster) and was recently named one of NBAA's top 40-under-40. We had a fun discussion with Andy and touched on: Christmas tree installations Andy's story about the start of MRO Insider The key functions of MRO Insider and connecting aircraft operators and service providers (Scheduled Maintenance, AOG service, FBOs & More) Staying focused and prioritizing initiatives as an entrepreneur Evaluating technology and deciding when to invest in a rebuild A modern, organic approach to aviation marketing utilizing LinkedIn Planning for the NBAA Maintenance Conference in 2022 Completing the integration of MRO Insider and Global Appearance Partners for aircraft detailing services To connect with Andy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-nixon-4609b042/ To learn more about MRO Insider: https://mroinsider.com/ To follow MRO Insider on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mroinsider/

In this episode, we sit down for a discussion with Jim Wiley, CEO, and Steve Tubbs, SVP of Operations, from X-1FBO, a fast-growing provider of integrated aviation software and hardware built to streamline the key functions of FBOs. Jim has spent the last 25 years in the FBO business, on the flight line, and managing FBOs like Priester, Sheltair, Atlantic, Landmark, and most recently Signature. After seeing all of the broken, manual processes found in most FBOs, Jim set out to create a platform to solve them and co-founded X-1FBO in 2015. Over the last few years, Jim has led the key sales, business development, and product development initiatives for the business. Steve Tubbs recently joined X1-FBO as the SVP of Operations as the business kicks off plans for the next phase of scaling. Steve spent the last 7 years at Flightdocs / ATP as the VP of Operations and Client Services, is an Army Veteran, and an Embry Riddle Grad. In this conversation, we cover the story of how X-1FBO got off the ground, the progression of aviation software, focus on “Old School Support”, and what the future of FBOs will look like in the next 5-10 years. Check it out! For more info on X-1FBO visit https://www.x1fbo.com/ Connect with Jim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-wiley-0291992b/ Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-tubbs-87853a89/ Follow X-1FBO on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/x-1fbo-software/

In the last episode of Asian Skycast, Mike Walsh from Aer Mobi speaks with Salem Bokai from JetEx, Robert Moya from Universal, Christopher Lee Barrow from HKBAC, and Rita Tam from TAG Aviation, who talks us through the current workings of FBOs in the Asia-Pacific as well as panelists' predictions for the next few years.Main Content: (01:03-03:16): What effect has low utilization had on Asia-based FBOs?(03:17-08:15): How do local FBOs view future prospects?(08:16-11:38): How is the IS-BAH program adapting to changes? (11:39-14:18): How has 2021 been so far?(14:19-17:41): Do you see any opportunities regarding Beijing's 14th 5 Year Plan?(17:42-20:39): What are the latest trends in China?(20:40-22:43): Have you invested in new systems or software since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?(22:44-23:46): Are customers warming up to Sustainable Aviation Fuels?(23:47-25:41): have any new companies entered the market?(25:42-30:25): Any predictions for 2022?

Tune in as Jeff Alberts, Partner at IIB Gold APM, Pryor Cashman, guest hosts an episode with Rebecca Rettig, General Counsel of Aave, Jai Ramaswamy, Chief Regulatory Officer at Andreessen Horowitz, and Jason Allegrante, Head Regulatory Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Fireblocks to talk about the recent OFAC sanctions compliance guidance for virtual currency industry and what it might mean for FBOs.

Tune in as the IIB's CEO, Briget Polichene, joins Philip Berkowitz, U.S. practice Co-Chair of the International Employment Law Practice Group and Co-Chair of the Financial Services Industry Group at IIB Gold APM Littler to talk about vaccine mandates in the workplace, their implementation, exceptions to the rules, and what it all means for FBOs.

This episode closes out our focus on resilience. There are 3 resilience factors that relate directly to the work of FBOs. They are 1) Hope, Faith & Optimism 2) Meaning making, belief life has meaning & 3) Connections with well-functioning communities. FBOs are key stakeholders in developing resilience. Segue Music by 1tamara2 from Pixabay[Chillout 103-4327] & GoodBMusic from Pixabay[Called to Win] Intro & Outro Music by Asepirawan20 from Pixabay [Upbeat 4482] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/darryl-bodkin/message

The grass may not be greener on the other side of the fence – but when it comes to fuel today, it's a different story on the other side of the airport perimeter fence line. That's because the entire aviation industry – from fuel producers and FBOs, to airframe and engine manufacturers, to aircraft operators – are working hand-in-hand with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producers like Neste, to reduce business jet and turboprop carbon emissions. In ”SAF Gets the Green Light, Keith Sawyer, AvFuel's Manager of Alternative Fuels, and Pratik Chandhoke, Neste's Technical Services Manager, Renewable Aviation, discuss how SAF helps turbine aircraft owners lower their carbon footprint and further minimize their impact on the world's climate.

Originally recorded on June 24, 2020, Ryan Waguespack, senior vice president at NATA, discusses the association's recently launched Safety 1st Clean standard – an infectious disease response cleaning standard for FBOs.

Originally recorded on November 13, 2020, Carver Aero CEO Guy Lieser and Director of Finance Mike Manning discuss future opportunities for general aviation and the growth FBOs like theirs are seeing during the pandemic.  

Originally recorded on Novemer 27, 2020, Jason Sparks, director of field safety at Signature Flight Support, joins Ground Support Worldwide editor Josh Smith to discuss the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on ground handling personnel staffing at FBOs and airports and the steps necessary to safely return these employees to the ramp.         Sparks provides comprehensive leadership in health, safety, security and environment for more than 60 locations for Signature. He has over 20 years' experience in HSSE, primarily in the aviation and transportation industries, and he has been instrumental in maturing Signature Flight Support's Safety Management System to include policy, procedures, training, fuel QC and safety recognition programs. 

What has changed in FBO Marketing in 2021? Three big factors, and several small ones! 1) FBOs are seeing more first-time flyers than ever before. 2) There is a need to be a better neighbor in our airport communities 3) We have a talent shortage - it's hard to get the great people you [...]

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Watch full presentation for FREE and earn FAA Wings Credit: https://www.mentorlive.site/program/25.html Running a flight school can be as complex as offering multiple ratings with multiple aircraft and multiple instructors or as simple as a single CFI with one airplane teaching one rating. No matter the size or ratings offered everything you do, say, and show sends a message to the student. The question is what message? Are you sending the message of a well-organized, thoughtful, friendly, and safety program or a message of a disorganized, chaotic school that treats safety as a required compliance instead of an agreed desire? Ned Parks, ATP, CFI-H/A, AGI attended the University of Akron and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He served as a helicopter pilot in the US Army and while there, was on an international training team teaching leadership and flight topics to military students worldwide. After time as a division manager in a manufacturing firm, Ned spent many years in GA business, owning and operating FBOs, charter operations, flight schools, and corporate flight departments. He has 4,300+ hours, 1,800+ dual given. Ned now owns Aegis 360™ Consulting, a global business consulting and staff development service that helps organizations improve leadership competencies, discover and align business strategies, and improve culture though employee engagement. He's given over 2,000 presentations to 30,000+ people worldwide and counting. In 2018 Ned released his book: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Easy-Manager-Managers-Before/dp/1545622302

Four business veterans, from startups to big FBOs, recount their biggest challenges. Anyone can run a business when times are good. But when challenges come up, it takes some creativity and fortitude to overcome a challenge. Tylor Hall of Shrike Eagle Aviation, John and Paula Williams of ABCI, and Mickey Gamonal of startup Gamonal Tutors [...]

Human Right as enshrined in the constitution stipulates the right of everyone to basics of existence as human. It is universal and must be respected by all for mutual coexistence. Human Rights stipulates the minimum standards for human behavior which are guaranteed by local and international laws. The international Bill of Rights outlines basic Human rights to include; The right to equality and freedom of discrimination, the right to life, liberty, and personal security, Freedom from torture and degrading treatment, the right to fair trial, the right privacy, freedom of belief and religion and freedom of opinion among others. The Human Rights Commission exist to ensure that minimum global standards are met in terms of protecting the rights of citizens. However, the recently released 2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices in Nigeria by the US Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour observed Significant human rights abuses in Nigeria to include: unlawful and arbitrary killings by both government and non-state actors; forced disappearances by the government, terrorists, and criminal groups; torture and cases of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment by the government and terrorist groups; harsh and life-threatening prison conditions; arbitrary detention by government and non-state actors; political prisoners; serious problems with the independence of the judiciary; arbitrary or unlawful interference with privacy; serious abuses in an internal conflict, including killing and torture of civilians; serious restrictions on free expression, the press, and the internet, including the existence of criminal libel laws; substantial interference with the rights of peaceful assembly and freedom of association, severe restrictions on religious freedom; serious acts of corruption among others. Several stakeholders had spoked out against existing Human rights abuses in Nigeria. But the government had in its usual manner downplayed such allegations. In view of all these, what is the impact of these rights abuses on freedom of expression by citizens? How does it affect community advocacy for development? How can CSOs and FBOs be strengthened to promote and protect the rights of citizens from being trampled by state and non-state actors alike? How can citizens be better enlightened about their Fundamental rights? How can citizens be advocates of Human rights as we seek to unite our communities for Peace and security? How can existing platforms for protecting the rights of citizens be leveraged? All these and many more will form the basis of our discussion on this edition of Building Bridges as we highlight issues from relevant sections of the 2020 Country Report on Human Right Practices in Nigeria with Barr. Matthew Bala.

Tune in as IIB's CEO, Briget Polichene, joins Trish Sullivan, former Managing Director and Global AML Head at Standard Chartered Bank and UBS and founder of the FCC Partnership Group, Chris Boehning, Partner at Paul Weiss, and Matt Levine, President, Financial and Regulatory Compliance Services at IIB Gold APM, Guidepost Solutions, as they discuss the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 Amendments and their ramifications, especially as they apply to FBOs.

In this Asian Skycast episode Jeffrey Lowe talks to Execujet Haite's General Manager Paul Desgrosseilliers, who first went to China to assist with managing the business jet traffic during the 2008 Beijing summer Olympic Games. They talk through how Paul went back to the US for a few months, before transferring with TAG to Beijing. They then talk about Paul joining Execujet Haite and moving to Tianjin, and the challenges of building up the infrastructure needed at Tainjin's airport.Paul talks about getting the engineering talent in place, and more importantly, retaining it within the company, saying that many of the team has been with the company since the beginning. Paul and Jeff then talk about the Tianjin facility, about how the company's reputation is growing, and how an announcement might come soon about further expansion at the airport.The conversation then moves onto the expansion of services, with Paul saying that the company will begin offering cabin refurbishment services, most likely in the second half of 2021.The conversation closes off with talk of infrastructure in China, as well as opportunities for more MROs, and FBOs.

Tune in as IIB's CEO, Briget Polichene, joins Mark Hutchinson, Managing Director and General Counsel of Global Banking and Markets, Americas and U.S. Commercial Banking at HSBC to discuss the role of a general counsel at an international financial institution as well as current regulatory priorities for FBOs.

Asian Sky Group's Jeffrey Lowe Moderates a Virtual Discussion on Aircraft Charter in the Asia-Pacific Region.PANELISTS:Ian Moore, Chief Commercial Officer of VistaJet,Keith Tsang, VP Sales, Asia Pacific of OJets,Minnie Kan, Head of Business Development of Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre.The panelists begin the first part of this conversation on the topic of COVID-19:- When it started for each of them and its immediate impact in Asia;- Coping with uncertainty now;- Implementing changes and whether those are here to stay (i.e., post-COVID);- The future of charter demand;- Changing passenger requirements now and in the future;- Health & safety measures;- The demands on FBOs.For more details on Virtual Charter Week, click here.

Aerion plans to bring back the Golden Age of Flying, only this time, it will be done by an environmentally conscious, technology-innovative company. Tom Vice, Chairman, President and CEO of Aerion, lends his expertise in supersonic aviation to the podcast for a conversation with host Grayson Brulte on all things Aerion, plus insights into why the aviation industry stopped innovating and what the future holds.   Tom walks us through his journey into aviation, from watching every Apollo launch on a small, black and white TV to working on the B2 Bomber to the “most incredible thing” he worked on at Northrop Grumman: the James Webb Space Telescope, which Tom believes could be the tool that finds life beyond Earth. Tom recalls the lessons he’s learned along the way and how they have shaped his vision for innovation and sustainability.   Tom shares the vision for Aerion Connect, which builds out the entire travel ecosystem and experience—FBOs, travelling to-from airports, airplanes—to allow travelers to experience the joy of travelling once again. All of this aligns with Aerion’s vison to connect any two points in the world within three hours in a more compassionate and empathetic way, without spending so much time in an airplane. Essentially, get to your destination, enjoy your destination, and learn and love from it.   Next, we step into Aerion’s highly anticipated AS2 jet and hear plans for when it will start soaring through the sky. We learn about the fully customizable, highly digitized, “Whisper Quiet” cabin; how “Boomless Cruise” is a game changing supersonic technology that’s closer to commercial reality than most people think; and how the AS2 can reinvent business by cutting significant travel times.   The conversation digs deeper into the second revolutionary aspect that Aerion is perfecting: new fuels and power sources. Tom shares how customers, investors and the general public appreciate Aerion’s commitment using biofuels that are kind to our planet and are excited to see the AS2’s aerodynamically clean and efficient engine. Grayson and Tom touch upon Aerion’s partnership with Canadian-based Carbon Engineering and how they are setting Aerion’s advancements apart from the industry.   Throughout the conversation, Tom touches on Aerion 2050, the company’s strategic plan to go to hypersonic, branch into supersonics for commercial aviation, what future fuel and power sources will make this a reality, the AS3, and take us inside of Aerion Park in Melbourne, Fla., where the AS2 will be designed, built and tested.   To close out, Grayson and Tom discuss why aerospace innovation, specifically with supersonic jets, stopped in the mid-20th Century. From the difficult challenges to overcome environmental and noise concerns to the increased focus on revenue and dollars in commercial aviation, Tom discusses why aerospace, once of the birthplace of innovation, became stagnant; but offers optimism for what the future holds for the industry.   Learn more about Aerion at www.aerionsupersonic.com.   Subscribe to SAE Tomorrow Today or visit www.sae.org/podcasts to stay up to date on all the latest information from SAE. If you like what you’re hearing, please review and comment on your podcast app. Follow SAE on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.  

Obitts discusses how the organization that represents FBOs and charter and fractional ownership operators is dealing with COVID-19.

Aviation Enthusiast Alud Davies speaks with ASG’s Jeffrey Lowe on the ‘Country Profiles’ for Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand from ASG’s YE 2019 Asia Pacific Business Jet Fleet Report.LISTEN IN AS THEY DISCUSS:How Southeast Asia drove fleet growth 2019 (01:10)Sneak peek at Vietnam (02:40)MalaysiaOverview (03:24)1st Global 7500 in Asia (03:55)A long-range & large-cabin market (04:06)Bombardier dominates (04:38)OEMs reliance on China (04:58)The largest operator: The 3 prongs of the Government (05:53)The competition between Subang and Seletar as business aviation hubs (06:25)Why not Macao as a Hub? (06:48)FBOs and facilities developing in Skypark & Government support (08:00)SingaporeOverview (08:45)Fleet numbers in Singapore yo-yo (09:00)Another Bombardier market (09:36)OEM facilities in Seletar (09:36)Clouds on the horizon for Seletar (10:05)Few operators based in Singapore, most elsewhere (10:45)The local Singapore registry (11:17)SIA flight training with Learjets (11:24)PhilippinesOverview (12:14)A different drummer: Textron, Light Jets and PK Reg (12:24)The age of the fleet – younger than you think (13:28)Diversification - MRO and FBO investments in Clark & Subic Bay (14:18)The challenges (14:53)Metrojet & ATCSI go about it differently (15:14)Business opportunities Greater China brings (15:45)Parking and slots (16:20)IndonesiaToughest operating environment in S. E. Asia (16:46)Of red tape and regulations (17:12)Locally-registered aircraft making all the difference (17:39)Embraer’s largest market in Asia (18:00)Premiair - the dominate operator (19:12)Infrastruture or lack of it (19:27)Thailand2019’s disappointing fleet numbers (20:20)Why are aircraft leaving Thailand – it’s the economy! (20:48)Long-range and medium-size requirement – Gulfstream & Textron (21:42)Mjets and the Government the largest operators (22:36)Government fleet: big & bigger (23:00)MJets – one of each size category (23:30)This is a preview of Asian Sky Media’s Country Profile series, which features in depth analysis into the Business Jet sector for every country and region in the Asia Pacific. To acquire the Country Profiles, please click here.To learn more about the comprehensive coverage and breakdown of the business jet fleet in the Asia Pacific Region, download a copy of our Asia Pacific Business Jet Fleet Report here.To find out more about Alud Davies, please click here.

FBOs have established new protocols to mitigate the risk of infecting passengers and crews,

FBOs have established new protocols to mitigate the risk of infecting passengers and crews,

Are more Mergers and Acquisitions in NGOs' futures? And is that a good thing? An interview with Rick Santos, a CEO who lived to tell the story  Bio Rick Santos Rick was the CEO of IMA World Health between 2009 and 2018, after having worked in the international health and development sector for over two decades IMA World Health is a faith-based nonprofit organization that provides health care services and supplies to vulnerable and marginalized people. We should note that in the developing world, an estimated 30 to 60 percent of health care is provided by faith-based organizations (FBOs). At the end of 2018, IMA World Health merged with Lutheran World Relief  Rick is currently Principal at NXPivot, which helps civil society organizations pivot in environments of lots of external change  Rick is a nonprofit professional with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a focus in strategy and management from Johns Hopkins University   In this episode, we discuss:  How did Rick as CEO go about pursuing a merger for IMA World Health, and what did he learn in the process?  Will the current pandemic likely lead to more explorations of Mergers and Acquisitions?  What hamstrings global North-founded NGOs in pursuing M&As?  Is it the pre-, during, or after phase that is most tricky/challenging to navigate during an M&A process?  Does a slowly rising trend in Mergers and Acquisitions inevitably lead to a further crowding out of Southern civil society? LinkedIn profile Rick Santos Website Rick SantosClick here to subscribe to be alerted when new podcast episodes come out or when Tosca produces other thought leadership pieces. Or email Tosca at tosca@5oaksconsulting.org if you want to talk about your social sector organization's needs, challenges, and opportunities. You can find Tosca's content by following her on her social media channels:  Twitter LinkedIn Facebook  

"The coronavirus" is all people are talking about these days, in airports, FBOs, coffee shops, flight schools  . . . So, we're talking about it, too!  Hopefully in a more helpful and productive way than most of these conversations are going. The Bad The Not-So-Bad And three things you can do right now to "boost [...]

Tune as IIB's Director of Strategic Communications Meghan Milloy interviews Commerzbank AG's Regional Board Member and Americas CEO John Geremia to discuss all things FBOs, foreign direct investment, trade, sustainable finance, renewables, and outlook for 2020 and beyond.

Tune in as IIB CEO Briget Polichene interviews former DFS Superintendent and current Principal of Vullo Advisory Services, Maria Vullo. In this episode we cover everything from Maria's views on the foreign banks, both from a regulatory and a private sector perspective, as well as artificial intelligence, reg tech, and beyond.

ASG’s Max Buirski sits down with TAG Aviation Asia CEO Jolie Howard to discuss TAG’s business in APAC (01:50), the situation in Hong Kong (08:55), staying ahead of the competition (11:25), the decision to open their first Asian FBO (16:47) and why Macau was the ideal location to do it (19:30), Macau’s development (24:13), the impact of the trade war (27:54), what she’s focused on now (29:30) and the business model for FBOs in APAC (31:08).

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has released for public comment proposals to tailor (i) the enhanced prudential standards that apply to larger foreign banking organizations (FBOs) and (ii) the resolution planning requirements that apply to larger FBOs and larger US bank and holding companies (collectively, larger banking organizations). Mayer Brown partners David Sahr, Jeffrey Taft and Don Waack and senior associate Matthew Bisanz discuss these important developments.

Dr. Lara Lengel is a professor of communication at BGSU whose research focuses on international communication and gender in communication. She discusses her research on “Community Organizations’ Role in combating Sex Trafficking,” which she developed in Fall 2018 while an ICS Faculty Fellow. Specifically, Dr. Lengel focused on how Costa Rica has changed its laws around sex work, and the effects of that change on women, religious organizations, and human trafficking in the Americas. Transcript: Jolie Sheffer:                          Welcome to the BG Ideas podcast, a collaboration between the Institute for the Study of Culture and Society and the School of Media and Communication at Bowling Green State University. I'm Jolie Sheffer, an associate professor of English and American culture studies and the director of ICS. Today I'm talking to Dr. Lara Martin Lengel, professor of communication here at BGSU. Dr. Lengel received her PhD in mass communication from Ohio University, and her research focuses on international communication and how communication can advance social, economic, and environmental justice, especially pertaining to gender and identity in a transnational context. Jolie Sheffer:                          Some of her published work includes a study on memory around wartime sexual violence, and the use of social media for social change in the Middle East and North Africa. Dr. Lengel is an ICS faculty fellow in fall 2018. The ICS fellowship program allows full time faculty to take a full semester off from their research and service obligations to dedicate their attention to an interdisciplinary humanities topic of their choosing. At the end of the semester, fellows present their work publicly and hold a community engagement event that brings their knowledge to the wider community and in turn reinvigorates their academic research. Jolie Sheffer:                          Dr. Lengel is here today to discuss the work she's performed during her semester long fellowship. While taking part in the fellowship, she studied the fraught relationship in Costa Rica between faith based organizations, FBOs, their efforts to abolish sex work and human trafficking and the government of Costa Rica's efforts to decriminalize sex work. I'm very pleased to welcome Dr. Lengel to the program as the second ICS faculty fellow speaking in our 2018-2019 speaker series. Thank you for joining me, Lara. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    Thank you Jolie. Jolie Sheffer:                          It's so great to have you here, and I wonder if you could just start us off by talking about how you first began working on the subject of sex work and human trafficking in Costa Rica in particular. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    Thank you. It goes way back actually to my PhD research in North Africa. I had a Fulbright grant to spend a year in Tunisia, which is a small North African country on the Mediterranean, to look at the role of women in professional contexts, most notably music, in the country. I was very surprised to learn from numerous respondents that there is still a mythical connection between public performers of music, even serious music, classically trained in the Western music tradition and so forth, to prostitution. Because of that, many of the respondents who I came to know during that year, their parents, their brothers, their sisters, or their husbands, did not want them to be in a really respected organization, which is called El Azifet, which is the first all women's orchestra in the Arab world. This tremendous organization actually was missing key voices and instrumentations from women who were just not allowed to be in the organization. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    I found this really perplexing, because there was absolutely no evidence that there was any contemporary connection between any woman getting on a public stage to sing or play the oud or the violin or piano would have any connection to sex trades at all. I learned through historical research that there may have been a connection with colonial infiltration from the French establishing pubs where women would do belly dancing and so forth, but that was completely different, and literally that doesn't exist today anyways. That was 1993-1994, so this idea of women in the public sphere more broadly as problematic bodies in space was something that has been essentially on, you know, in the backstage, if you will. But, it wasn't until first traveling to Costa Rica first in 2011 and then subsequently thereafter that I learned a very different context of women's bodies in public spaces in a very unique decriminalized sex work model in that country. Jolie Sheffer:                          When did Costa Rica decriminalize sex work? Dr. Lara Lengel:                    The law is based on Roman law, which is something I know very little about, I'm trying to learn more about it, that there is no codified law that says sex work is either legal or illegal, and thus it's not illegal, meaning it's not necessarily legal. However, what is illegal is what's commonly known as pimping, procuring people to work for the pimps, the controllers, financial gain, and also prostitution gangs are illegal and brothels are illegal. What I appreciate about this decriminalized, not illegal, model of sex work is that sex workers can choose to do this work in a relatively regulated and relatively safe environment. There was an important piece of legislation turned into law in 2013 at the Costa Rica national level where sex tourism promotion and other nuances of the broader sex trade was established as illegal under a human trafficking law of 2013. Jolie Sheffer:                          How do you see this project, and perhaps your work more broadly using interdisciplinary methods? Dr. Lara Lengel:                    It's interdisciplinary to an almost overwhelming standpoint because I started out this project as a feminist scholar, primarily in cultural studies and media studies, but have realized that I need so much more knowledge from legal studies, from political science, from the whole broad domain of human trafficking is very new to me. Urban planning, I mean, all of these nuances of disciplinary studies that are entirely new to me. My work has primarily focused on women in the Arab Islamic world, in the Middle East and North Africa, most notably North Africa, and also identity construction and safety and security and wellbeing of Muslim Americans and Arab Americans and issues of Islamophobia in the media and in interpersonal interactions and so forth. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    So, taking on human trafficking in an entirely different national and arguably transnational context, because what I focus on is men primarily coming from North America to Costa Rica, so there is a transnational component. The tourism industry, which is a whole other discipline, critical tourism studies touches upon this and so forth. The short answer is yes, very much so. It's been fantastic for me to learn about all of these different disciplines and the research strategies inherent in them, and the ways that different modes of thought, different experiences and different academic disciplines can come together in a really profound way. Jolie Sheffer:                          One of the issues that your work explorers are the overlapping but distinct terrain between consensual sex work and human trafficking. Could you sort of define those terms and explain their similarities and differences? Dr. Lara Lengel:                    Absolutely. Human trafficking has several official legal definitions. The United Nations first put forth a definition of human trafficking in the year 2000. The United States government established the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, also in the year 2000, amended in 2015 with the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. So for instance, and the definitions are quite similar, but I'll give you the one from the US Department of Justice. They define specifically sex trafficking as, "Recruiting, harboring, transporting, providing, obtaining, patronizing, or soliciting of an individual through the means of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of commercial sex." Human trafficking is the same definition, but instead of for specifically the purpose of commercial sex, for the purpose of any labor that benefits financially the trafficker. Then, the question about ... Jolie Sheffer:                          Consensual sex work. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    Consensual sex. Certainly, it involves the age of consent in the given jurisdiction. In a place like Costa Rica that's 18, elsewhere that might be slightly different, might be slightly younger. I tend to, you know, go with the age 18 as the age of consent. It would involve two or more adults age 18 and over engaging in an act that they choose to do that may or may not involve some transactional exchange, either money or its equivalent. Jolie Sheffer:                          What are the conditions in Costa Rica in particular that drive that country's industry for sex work and/or trafficking? Dr. Lara Lengel:                    With the rise of not only the opening of borders and the increase of attention to the tourism industry, just the general neoliberal capitalist push the past 20, 30 years have added to this as well. It is very much a balance, and I think the authorities understand that decriminalized sex work is what brings a lot of people and a lot of money into that country. Being a Catholic nation, they just don't want to talk about it. Jolie Sheffer:                          That's a really fascinating way of thinking about this research site for you, as perhaps offering indicators for countries like the US and what paths might be possible in the future. In touching on religion, another element of your research is the study of faith based organizations. Can you first explain what an FBO is, and what their goals looked like in Costa Rica for addressing both human trafficking and this increase in sex tourism? Dr. Lara Lengel:                    Under the Bush administration, I believe it was the year 2000, there was a specific move to support financially nonprofit organizations that have faith as a mission or they're emerging from a particular religious organization, and so forth. It's been very problematic and contested because, for all kinds of reasons that I can go into further if you wish, but the fact that churches are not taxed, that adds to the contentiousness of this particular move to support faith based organizations. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    In in the US context, a faith based organization more often than not is constituted officially as an organization under IRS code 501C3, which is the broader code to designate a nonprofit organization. They are a subset of nonprofits, essentially. As I said, they may be directly affiliated with a church, they may not be, and because of that legislation or that recodification under tax code in the year 2000 under the Bush administration, they've had more leeway to get funding at the federal level as well as from individual and group donations and so forth. There's been quite a growth of FBOs since that year, so now we're going on about 20 years, nearly 20 years of a different funding structure for these organizations. Jolie Sheffer:                          How are they approaching the subject of sex work in Costa Rica? What are those organizations that you're looking at, how do they tend to respond to the decriminalization that's happening there? Dr. Lara Lengel:                    It's challenging for me to respond to this question because, in many ways, the FBOs that I've come to know and have interacted with are doing really important work. One in particular that I've written about and talked about has set up afterschool programs for at risk youth, in particularly impoverished areas in Puntarenas Province, which is fantastic. What I would invite them to consider doing is being a little more open to the fact that they could support women who continue to work in the sex trade. There seems to be a very clear, perhaps unstated, but a very clear effort to convert people from sex workers to post sex workers, rather than support people who are continuing to engage in sex work. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    This is even more the case, there's a fantastic scholar by the name of Megan Rivers-Moore, an anthropologist who has done amazing work, particularly in San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica. One very recent article that she had published in Signs, the feminist journal, focused on her ethnographic work with a particular FBO in San Jose that would just not help current sex workers at all. Her research in San Jose confirms that that's pretty much the case across these faith based organizations in San Jose. I don't yet have definitive evidence because I haven't met with every single FBO in Puntarenas Province which is my particular site, but from the field work I've done thus far, that seems to be consistent. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    Another thing that I find interesting is that most of these organizations, even though they are operating in a predominantly Catholic country, are not Catholic organizations. They tend to be, although they're quiet about their organizational affiliations, they would be commonly constituted as evangelical, and that, I would assume when you were mentioning the fraught relationships with FBOs, the national government, local government, and sex workers themselves, that that is part of the fraught relationship. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    There's a lot of God talk in their mission, and as a person raised Roman Catholic, I don't reject that entirely, but I can see why the one FBO that I've had most interaction with, they actually say publicly on their site that they tend to not have as much interaction with sex workers as they would like. Well, they're probably turned off to the way that they're stating their mission and going about their work. Again it's fraught, it's sensitive, and as a researcher I don't feel it's my place to go in and give some advice. If it's asked for it, I will certainly give it. But, I think their way of communicating their religious identity hurts their purpose. Jolie Sheffer:                          Well, and that really also speaks to what you're talking about with tourism as well as the FBOs are also kind of North American organizations coming into another nation with ideas about how things ought to be done. Then, for the most part going back, many of them sort of there for short times to do volunteer work of some kind and then go back home to North America. I imagine that creates certain tensions between local people, whether it's local elected officials or local women engaged in this kind of sex work that that may feel like outside interference. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    Absolutely, and that's not just the case in a place in what's known broadly as the global South like Costa Rica. But, it's also the case here in the US. There are numerous sex workers who are highly critical of what they call the kind of do-gooders. Right? People who have very good intentions, but do not have a fundamental understanding of the socioeconomic and cultural context in which sex workers operate, the marginalization that they have experienced that has either occurred since they've chosen this work or what led them to this type of work and so forth. That's absolutely the case. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    It's hard for me to be a white, essentially middle class feminist and critique white middle class feminists. I do have, I would humbly suggest, more lived experience understanding financial insecurity than perhaps many middle class feminists and activists and advocates who are doing this type of work. But, that certainly, as you said, increases the tensions between sex workers, those persons who can be most helped by support, and the people who have a vision for how they want the world to be. Right? The vision is not bad. Right? Much of the goal of faith-based advocates in trying to mitigate trafficking, either sex trafficking, human trafficking more broadly, or sex work even in a decriminalized consensual domain is that they're upset about demand. Right? Dr. Lara Lengel:                    The one FBO that I've touched upon during this discussion, the founder was inspired to create the organization after overhearing a conversation with two men talking about who they were going to do, right, once they got to Jaco, this particular beach town, and she was unsettled by that. I understand that. I'm unsettled by these conversations as well, but I don't think trying to end demand is feasible. Whereas, someone like that person thinks it's possible. It's a wonderful goal, but I don't see that as possible. Jolie Sheffer:                          One of the issues clearly is about differing attitudes about what the effect of decriminalization of sex work is. Right? On one side, you have those who argue that all sex work is in some way non-consensual and therefore is part and parcel of human trafficking. Could you sort of explain a little more about that position, and you know, what are its potential merits, and then the ways in which you might or might not agree with that? Dr. Lara Lengel:                    I would like to quote, not directly because I don't remember it word for word, but a very profound response to a similar question posed to a sex worker in London. The question also focused on, how can you participate in an industry that is notoriously patriarchal and capitalist. Her response was, what work is not a part of patriarchal capitalism? I thought that was really actually quite brilliant, because there are so many professions, careers, jobs, labor that are socially and culturally sanctioned. Sex work is absolutely not, but we're all operating in problematic systems. Maybe there are some careers that fall on the outskirts of that, and I honor those people who have found those careers, and even a fantastic life as is the case of what we do as professors, there's still constraints. I think that's the best way that I can respond to that question, is to actually, you know, amplify the voices of current sex workers on that topic. Jolie Sheffer:                          You quoted the statistic that 70% of the world's poor are women. Part of what you're talking about are throughout much of the world, women are impoverished, they lack education and resources. And so, sex work is often one of the few areas to earn money without resources, training, things like that. That seems to be part of what your argument and what those who seek decriminalization believe is, make it safer rather than driving this stuff further underground. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    One small aspect but one fundamentally important aspect is the flexibility of deciding when you work. Right? As a former single mother, I can tell you, you know, how challenging that can be. I was very, very fortunate to have a profession that would allow me to take my child to a pediatrician or to stay home with an extended case of mono or strep. Think about the number of women in this country and elsewhere that would quickly be fired from their job for caring for a child. It's absolutely awful, and especially in a place like the United States. I had my children in the United Kingdom where there's far more support overall for parents to care for their children in a time of need than there is here in these right to work states and employment at will context. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    That's one way that perhaps white middle class women can look at sex work in a new perspective. It would be important for them, I would argue, to think about their own histories. If they were ever under threat of losing not only their job but their home, their livelihood because they had a sick child. I would guess most have not. I don't want to apologize for being critical of some of the people who are at the forefront of this type of work. As I said, it's good work, but I think having a much more nuanced perspective of financial insecurity would be really welcome for the people doing this type of work. Jolie Sheffer:                          Again, that speaks to your ongoing commitment to listening to the voices of marginalized peoples; economically, socially, and other ways rather than presuming to speak for them. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    There's a very profound statement that I hear more and more frequently in peaceful public protests, etc, and policy debates, "Nothing about us without us." Put the people most effected at the table to help forge new debates, new dialogues, new perspectives, and ideally, policy and law that can help people who are most disenfranchised. Jolie Sheffer:                          Right. We've talked a lot about consensual sex work. I want to shift gears now and talk about, what are the issues that drive human trafficking both locally here in Toledo and internationally? Dr. Lara Lengel:                    Okay, thanks. At the heart is economic injustice and patriarchal capitalism. If a person who chooses, who makes this horrible choice to be a trafficker can acquire, can coerce, can fraud a person into their domain to the tune of on average globally $90 and we can talk about how that money is spent, et cetera. You don't necessarily buy a slave in the 21st century as one dude in the 19th, which actually costs quite a bit more, if you correct for the inflation, cost inflation over the past 200-some years. Whatever the case, 90 bucks to own an enslaved human being. Profits vary greatly depending on national, local, regional context. But in the US, for instance, a sex trafficker can make on average between $10-15,000 per month per enslaved person. The factor is money. Right? Dr. Lara Lengel:                    Human trafficking, and in particular sex trafficking, is the most profitable industry, be it an illicit industry, it is the most profitable industry in the world next to drug trafficking. That's the factor. It's money. What's interesting about human trafficking, trafficking in persons currently being the second most profitable industry, I would unfortunately predict that that will easily transcend and take the number one spot, primarily because drugs are a finite commodity. You sell a drug, it's used. You sell more, right, but you still have to get more product. Whereas, a person can be sold many times a day, and hundreds of times a month, and thousands of times a year. It's awful, but it's profit, and that's what fuels this. Jolie Sheffer:                          What are some of the things that ordinary citizens can do to be more aware of who might be at risk of being trafficked in our own neighborhoods? Dr. Lara Lengel:                    There are strategies that I'm hoping to continue to develop and share in workshops with middle school and high school, even elementary school teachers. I have some planned in January in honor of human trafficking awareness month. Health practitioners are starting to be trained and starting to gain awareness about how to identify a person at risk. The estimations are as high as 80% of people who are trafficked have visited a health practitioner, either in an emergency room, urgent care, a nurse practitioner, et cetera. What kind of questions can those health practitioners ask to help identify someone at risk? Dr. Lara Lengel:                    It's very difficult because traffickers are experts in psychology and experts in threats, both explicit and veiled. Someone who's being trafficked will likely not admit to that on the first interaction with someone, say a teacher or a health practitioner. It takes time to develop trust and it takes the effort to understand how to communicate with someone who is experiencing trauma and whose lives and whose family's lives are under threat if they disclose that they are a trafficked, enslaved person. The understanding of how to communicate with others is important, but that takes some time. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    More doable at the outset strategies are to understand how to identify the victims from, you know, if one sees signs of bruises, which again that might be difficult in this winter when everyone's covered up. Eye contact, lack of eye contact may be evident. If a person, usually a young person is uncomfortable saying where they're from, where they live, where they might be going. If they seem to have very few possessions. If they have no identification on their person, no money on their person. I think it's important to connect this question with studies of traumatology. Right? How can we identify a person who's currently or surviving post-trauma and try to understand what that looks like. They may be malnourished. They may just have a look of fear on their face and so forth. There are various ways, but it's very subtle. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    One of the things that I think is really important and I hope to be developing this in the upcoming year, is some type of peer to peer mentoring and identification of young people at risk. Because I'm 54, I'm old, I don't know who's talking to who on social media, et cetera. Even teachers will not necessarily be privy to that. However, if I'm a 12 year old girl and I sense that my friend or an acquaintance is expressing something of concern via social media, how can I report that to someone who can help that person? Jolie Sheffer:                          Well, that leads me to another question. I mean, I think we tend to have ideas in our minds about who the victims of trafficking are and it tends to often be someone from another country who might look different than us. But, really, thinking about trafficking being a worldwide phenomenon, it's happening here in our own community. Who are the typical victims of trafficking, if there is such a thing? Dr. Lara Lengel:                    I think one of the things from this entire project that has disturbed me the most is the notion of what is called boyfriending. Like, to boyfriend as a verb. I had never heard this even, you know, just before a few months ago. Traffickers will put specific types of recruiters in the field, and those fields may in fact be our backyard. They might be high school football games. They're certainly at malls at, at shopping malls, and that's very much the case in a place like Lucas County. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    I do want to take a moment to commend the Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition and police officers, both Toledo police and also the FBI, who've actually done a really good job at identifying and convicting traffickers in the Toledo area. That primarily emerges because Toledo has ranked as high as third in the nation for a hub of human trafficking. Now, that was some time ago. These statistics are difficult to assess. It may be contentious, but the first time that there was a full study of recruitment and trafficking of human beings in the Toledo area, which was I believe 2006, it was ranked as third after places like Los Angeles, New York, et cetera. So, it raised a lot of attention, which is great. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    Back to this recruitment idea of boyfriending. It would be, presumably, an attractive, most likely attractive young man in the age range of the targeted population, young girls, young women. They actually pretend to be their boyfriend and tell them beautiful things and make them feel good. Jolie Sheffer:                          To those young women, they believe it is their boyfriend. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    Yeah, absolutely. Jolie Sheffer:                          They don't see it as pretense. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    Right, because it happens over time, and it's not until that girl or that young woman or that woman is kind of snared into what they think is a proper relationship that the violence, either verbal, physical occurs, followed usually with immediate effect by putting them out into the sex trade against their will. What disturbs me the most about this is that, when I was saying a few moments ago that traffickers are really good at psychology, they prey on vulnerability. They can sense when a young person is not feeling great about themselves and that doesn't necessarily have to be in a face to face context. I mean, if somebody puts out on social media, "Oh, I'm not feeling very pretty today," or something, that's sending out messages for recruitment. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    I'm a person who has suffered with very severe depression since that age range, since around eight 12, 13. I think back to, you know, could I have been a victim? Could I have believed one of these boyfrienders? It's really horrifying. If anything, in a local context, that's what I'm most committed to trying to help raise awareness and do whatever I can to mitigate this. Jolie Sheffer:                          Because, basically what you're saying is, and in your work with local middle schools and high schools, is that really anyone could be a victim of human trafficking. Anyone who is young and feeling vulnerable, insecure. Right? Who isn't at that age? We all have a responsibility to sort of be on the alert and to try and intervene. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    Absolutely, absolutely. It goes hand in hand with cyber bullying. It arguably goes very hand in hand with the opioid epidemic. There are so many intersecting phenomena that exacerbate this crisis. Jolie Sheffer:                          What kinds of advocacy are you seeing either locally or internationally in regard to human trafficking that seems promising to you? Dr. Lara Lengel:                    Well, just the example of Lily's Wings. The play co-written by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce, Dr. Jo Beth Gonzales, and in collaboration with their high school students. Using drama, theatrical, filmic, televisual drama to help raise awareness about something like human trafficking as well as all kinds of potential ills; climate change, et cetera, is a way to really reach out to people. Young people are not going to read the trafficking and persons report of the US Department of Justice, they're just not. But, they're going to pay attention to this play that they see of the case of one of the scenes of which is a boyfriending scene of a boyfriend who looks lovely and is saying all the right things, and then that one little moment changes where you see him grab the woman's arm and you get a sense, it's a very visceral sense of how this type of process works. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    Certainly, creative practice; art, visual design, performance, art, theatrical performance, et cetera, is a fantastic way to enter people into a dialog who may not be a part of this dialogue. Certainly, efforts at middle school and high school levels across this country, and arguably across Western Europe as well and elsewhere, will help raise awareness for not only young people but their parents, their teachers. As I mentioned, these new efforts to help raise awareness with health care practitioners are great. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    And, to continue to have open discussions of with people who are at the forefront. Right? Again, not nothing about us without us. People who are survivors of trafficking as well as people who are currently engaged in the consensual sex trade. Because, one of the key problems is a conflation between human trafficking and consensual sex work. I think there are moral issues that problematize and create these mythical blurred boundaries between forced labor and consensual labor. I think, you know, and all of this is relatively new and most people hadn't even heard of the concept of contemporary or modern slavery as it is often called until a few years ago. So, great things are happening, much more needs to happen, and I'm honored to be a part of these efforts in any way. Jolie Sheffer:                          Thank you so much Lara. It's been a pleasure talking with you. Dr. Lara Lengel:                    Thank you so much, Jolie.

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April 16, 2007 This discussion centered around the themes of public support mobilization, collaboration with national governments and international institutions, and policy implementation on the ground. The symposium placed a strong emphasis on US-based NGOs that interact with national governments and international organizations across a range of issue areas, including education, health care, gender, humanitarian relief, microfinance, and the environment. Panelists first highlighted how FBOs are involved in development work and then explored the specific tensions that exist around ethical and practical considerations that must be taken by faith-based NGOs. The symposium's participants were in agreement that these types of organizations must consider how to maintain a proper relationship with public authorities and must be sensitive to the nature of the connection they draw between faith, poverty, and social justice. The consultation was the first in a series of geographically-focused

April 16, 2007 This discussion centered around the themes of public support mobilization, collaboration with national governments and international institutions, and policy implementation on the ground. The symposium placed a strong emphasis on US-based NGOs that interact with national governments and international organizations across a range of issue areas, including education, health care, gender, humanitarian relief, microfinance, and the environment. Panelists first highlighted how FBOs are involved in development work and then explored the specific tensions that exist around ethical and practical considerations that must be taken by faith-based NGOs. The symposium's participants were in agreement that these types of organizations must consider how to maintain a proper relationship with public authorities and must be sensitive to the nature of the connection they draw between faith, poverty, and social justice. The consultation was the first in a series of geographically-focused

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Faith-based organisations take from their religious traditions both strong motivations & access to a long history of thinking concerning social and political issues. This can make them ideally placed to fill the gaps in the implementation of human rights

CAFOD’s ability to partner with other FBOs and communities brings significant advantages for its work with displaced people. However, modern-day humanitarianism does not always sit comfortably alongside some of the practices of the major religions.

Can Airports Help Revive the Aviation Industry? Dear Reader / Listeners – You now have the option to listen to The Aviation Minute podcast or just read the script of the show below. If you receive Jetwhine via e-mail, you can click here to listen as well. If you’re not yet a subscriber to The Aviation Minute, Click Here to sign up … it’s free. ______________________________ I knew we had a lot of landing areas here in the United States … but 19,315 according to the FAA? Wow. That number is of course broken down into traditional airports, heliports, seaplane bases. No matter what you call them or what they look like, they all have one thing in common. They represent a place where airplanes, helicopters and seaplanes come home to roost from time to time. Some of those airports represent much more of an opportunity to me than simply as landing areas though. The aviation industry is still suffering from an economic recession of sorts. In the early 1980s, we produced 15,000 piston aircraft. Last year we produced 1,328. In the 1990s we had over 700,000 pilots on the FAA register. Today that numbers in the high 500,000s. Student pilot starts are down from the old days too with nearly 7 in 10 students quitting long before they ever earn a pilot certificate. Aircraft maintenance technician numbers have been flat since 1990, which equates to zero growth. Worst of all, 75% of the AMTs today are over the age of 50. As an industry, our ship has been taking on water for sometime despite a number of conscientious initiatives to increase the pilot, mechanic and airplane supply, most of which haven’t moved the needle much. If we don’t figure out a way to start bringing new blood into the industry soon, there won’t be enough people to fly the airplanes we build, or fix them, or service them at those thousands of U.S. airports. The question is how to fix the problem we all know about, but that many people still seem to believe is someone else’s problem? Rather than another national initiative, what if we focused our triage efforts locally … at our neighborhood airport? When people think of learning to fly, they go to the airport. If they want to buy a plane they often visit the airport first. When they need one fixed, or they want a hangar, they head to the airport. This is where I think airport managers can help. Traditionally, they focus on keeping the airport alive with solid pavement, newly mown grass and runway lights that work … all very necessary tasks. But marketing the industry is not something airport people normally think about. But what if airport managers started thinking a bit more about marketing, I think they might just transform their airport into a local industry beacon of sorts, one that encourages people to learn to fly, or become involved in any of a half dozen other careers within the industry? I’m not asking airport managers to fix the industry’s personnel woes all alone, just help coordinate local efforts with the airport tenants whose companies need the boost as much as the industry. Imagine organizing a couple of career days, or a Young Eagles Rally or two to stimulate interest. What about an airport Facebook page or a blog to tell the local community about the value of the airport, one that regularly posts photos or stories gathered from airport tenants? Before you know it we might even convince the community around our airports to ignore those 8-foot barbed wire fences and stop in for a visit. I think airport managers are up to the challenge of coordinating the local marketing efforts for our industry. We’ll talk more about the actual tactics in another episode too. And for those naysayers who are already saying that will never work … tell me what you’d suggest instead because I haven’t seen much working lately. If we don’t all start realizing that fixing what ails our industry is everyone’s concern … flight schools, FBOs, flying clubs, maintenance and avionics shops, trust me … we may one day find that the airport managers who are still around may have a lot fewer airports to watch over. I’m Rob Mark. See you next time. And if you don’t already subscribe to the aviation minute, find us on iTunes under Jetwhine or visit our archive at jetwhine.com

Hosted by Eric McClintock, Danton Berube, Mark Stewart, Brendan Farmer, and Special Guests Scott Gentile and Cody Bergland. Listen Here: Download Here A2A Simulations Join us as we talk to Scott and Cody with A2A Simulations about their history and future, and their Piper J3 Cub with AccuSim, and past and future products from them. Recommendations Eric: Plan-G - Free IFR and VFR Flight Planner for FS9 or FSX http://www.tasoftware.co.uk   Google Maps interface for rich topographical and satellite detail Shows airspace, airports and navaids on the map (from Flight Sim data) Configurable levels of detail (objects displayed) for each zoom setting Fully editable plans can be saved in FSX or FS9 format Existing FS plans can be loaded Reverse flight plan Print map and PLOG Customisable database of user waypoints, VRPs, airstrips etc (UK CAA VRPs, plus some OZx airstrips already defined) Connects to FSX via SimConnect Aircraft telemetry, breadcrumb trail, traffic, weather etc available when connected to FSX Saved flight trails can be displayed for later analysis Range Rings can be configured to show distance or flight time Mark: FourFlights Four flights is a web site that publishes 4 flights a day to find 4 different degrees of weather happening in real world locations. Danton: Ground Environment X Europe Ground Environment X Europe represents our new approach in texture design, incorporating high level detail graphics in the default Flight Simulator X 1-meter texture resolution format. This delivers a hi-fidelity image without using excessive disk space or processor power. Our design allows a simulation pilot to enjoy clearly defined visuals from nearly ground level up to higher altitudes. Brendan: ZurichX airport scenery for FSX and FS9 Zürich Airport is a scenery developed for Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX) and Flight Simulator 2004 ( FS9 ). It's has been created with great attention to visual quality and performance, using the latest available programming techniques, both in FSX and FS9. The product is sold as 2 Products in One. This means, by buying one version, you will automatically get the other for free, since activation and serial codes are shared between FSX and FS9. Voicemail X-Plane and 8 Cores from Ben E-Mails E-Mail from Gerry My name is Gerry First I want to congratulate you and your team. FSBreak has grown to be a fantastic podcast of the highest quaity. You should be very proud. I have listened to every broadcast and look forward each week to the next one. I've been a flight sim fan since the very beginning and spend a lot of my flying time on Vatsim. It's hard to believe when I look back and think how excited I got flying in a wireframe environment. FS has on gotten better and better since then and I look forward to what the next generation will bring. This is for Danton, but Eric should also go this route. As one who uses Matrox Triple Head-2-Go, I could never see myself going back to a single monitor. I don't care how large the monitor is, you still only have a narrow field of view. The additioal monitors give you an expanded view that you will not believe. And yes, you can still use your track IR. Go to Matrox web site and look at the examples they provide. Since you are building a fantastic system, you should take another look at this type of setup. You won't be sorry. Keep up the great work. Many thanks again, Gerry New Bush Pilot VA I was wondering if you guys could give my new VA a plug, I have Bill Womack as a pilot, and John from FTX, has given us his endorsement! I know you probably don't do this type of thing, but what we have is something unique! We are the Only VA designed for A2A's J3 Piper Cub! With Hubs and FBOs located in TongassX, FTX Australia, PNG, Plum Island and the Pacific Northwest! Our Forums are only open to pilots, but I have a few things to look at! Stop by! And give Us a Look & Shout! http://www.backcountryservicesva.com Thank you for your time and consideration! Blue Skies! Xflyboy Ed Cleveland    

Hosted by Eric McClintock, Danton Berube, and Brendan Farmer. Listen Here: Download Here On Location at Avsim Social 2009 in Chicago, IL  It was a blast meeting up with everyone who showed at the Avsim.com Social event in Chicago this weekend. This episode was recorded with Eric and Danton, and Brendan joining as usual over Skype! Here are just a couple shots... A shot with many of the folks at the Fancon Event Danton and the setup at the hotel for recording the episode   Cirrus SR-22 & It's Glass Cockpit   Reminders Win up to TWO free downloads form Aerosoft, check out the mission design contest. We're still looking for everyone's $100 VOR Hamburger Screenshots, Post them here! Aircraft Painting Contest, Each Entry gets a free Aerosoft Download, Full Details Here!    E-Mails Hi In the last FSBreak podcast there was a discussion about using a three monitor setup, using the Matrox Triplehead2Go adapter, versus using a single large screen, like a big LCD TV. I'd like to take the opportunity to recommend the Triplehead solution. Here is a picture of my monitor setup: it's three Samsung 22 inch widescreen monitors running FSX in 5040 x 1050 resolution. I set it up recently, and I've been having a fantastic time using it. Just in terms of immersion, it really adds a lot to the flightsimming experience. Add to that having the Virtual cockpit really scaled up, so you can see all the gauges clearly, and the panoramic view of the scenery, it's really something special. There are some things to think about. The monitors have to run the same resolution. Mine are running 1680 x 1050, and that requires a monitor that supports 57hz screen refresh rate. While LCD monitors are very inexpensive at the moment, the adapter itself isn't cheap. I've heard that the new range of Eyefinity graphics cards from ATI will be able to do something similar, without using an adapter. On the widescreen gaming forum website, there is a section with lots of information on triplehead gaming: http://www.widescreengamingforum.com Anyway, just wanted to share my experience. Pharis Congratulations to everyone who did the hamburger flight on Vatsim this weekend. I wish I could have been by my computer Saturday to join you. I was able to carve out some FS time today however, and I just finished putting together a functional trim wheel. It ain't pretty, but it works great, and it's very cheap to throw together--maybe even free, depending on what you've got kicking around the house. Supplies: 1 coffee can 1 old USB mouse that was collecting dust (with scroll wheel) 1 wooden chopstick (free with order of Shanghai noodles) 1 small screw some scotch tape 1 free usb port To get this contraption functioning like a trim wheel, all you need to do is check the"use your mouse wheel as a trim wheel" function in the miscellaneous section of a registered copy of FSUIPC. If you don't have a registered copy of FSUIPC, you can download the free "RealTrim" module (http://code.google.com/p/fscode/wiki/RealTrim) and enable "mouse wheel as trim wheel" under the "modules" menu inside the sim.   The only glitch I had testing the trim wheel for the first time was that the trim wheel in the VC was turning in the opposite direction I was turning my coffee can lid. I solved this by installing a free program called "X-Mouse Button Control" (http://www.highrez.co.uk/downloads/XMouseButtonControl.htm), which includes an option for inverting mouse wheel scrolling.   Like I say, it may not be much to look at, but it really does work great, and having a trim wheel adds a lot to the simming experience. So if you've got an extra mouse, some other junk, and about 15 minutes to slap it together, give it a try.     I have only recently happened upon the podcast but I LOVE IT. I am an avid Uncontrolled Airspace listener and you guys fill that niche for the Flightsim world. I noticed that lately you guys have been "coming of age" on VATSIM...good for you! Your life is almost complete. I highly suggest taking a look at FSEconomy.com and would love to see a review of your crew's thoughts of it. Basically FSEconomy adds the ability to own, maintain, and operate aircraft, and FBOs within flightsim (FS9, FSX, X-Plane). The best part is that it is another layer that you can add to your flightsim experience, just like VATSIM. Best of all, it is 100% free. Here is a little blurb that I hope piques your interest: FSEconomy is a realistic economical environment for General Aviation flight simmers! You are a "pilot for hire", and you will use various aircraft to fly passengers and/or cargo (sometimes called "jobs" or "assignments") that are scattered throughout the flight simulator world. FSE does not simulate a "scheduled airline" type of environment, thus all available assignments appear randomly, and are destined to other random airpots. As an FSE pilot, you must choose the best available aircraft for the job given the assignment and revenue. You must either rent an aircraft or use one that you own. You can choose a career on your own or you can form a group of several pilots. Groups can collectively own an aircraft and share it amongst themselves to create a realistic business income. You can also rent your aircraft to other FSEconomy pilots and earn virtual money. In addition to aircraft, FSE players can choose to jump into the business world of FBO ownership. FBOs (or Fixed-Base Operator) sell fuel, provide aircraft maintenance services, sell avionics, and can operate a small passenger terminal.   FSEconomy consists of a website and a small software program that interacts with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 (FS8), 2004 (FS9), FSX or X-Plane 9. The website is where you find assignments, rent, buy, sell, and maintain your aircraft, manage your bank account, and join or start groups. The software program (called the 'Agent' or 'Client') is what is used to connect your Flight Simulator environment with the FSE database. It will detect that you have the correct aircraft at the correct airport, calculate the proper aircraft weight* to match the job, verify the assignment to be flown, adjust the fuel quantity in your aircraft to match what the database says it has onboard, and finally, log the results after the flight. (* Weight adjustment is optional but it will make the experience more lifelike based on your assignment. If you have 4 passengers to take on a flight then it will tell you what the aircraft weight should be to simulate those 4 passengers. This really helps you learn the difference weight makes, especially on the smaller planes.) FSEconomy has limitations of duplicating real life. Some compromises have to be made to allow comfortable interaction with Flight Simulator. The scope of FS Economy is: • Buying/Renting Aircraft • Buying goods • Aircraft maintenance • Landing fees • Fuel Cost • Paid assignments • Forming and managing flight groups • Building / owning an airport fuel and maintenance facility (FBO) I hope you consider checking out the site as well as considering it for a review. Cheers, ~Jason     I live in England and have been interested in aviation for 40 years, which I guess makes me one of your more mature listeners! I have been flight simming for 9 years and have recently started to learn to fly for real, thus fulfilling a life long ambition. I have listened to your podcasts from the beginning and find they add another dimension to my hobby. I find the mix of flight sim and real world flying matches my interests.   I have recently returned from a holiday in western Canada and was fortunate to have a flight in a de Havilland Beaver floatplane from Victoria Harbour. I have since reproduced the flight in FSX with the freeware scenery of Victoria which was referred to in a recent $100 hamburger flight. This proved a reasonable likeness to the actual flight, although I missed the reality of the radio transmissions, particularly the call from the pilot that he was going around as there was a fishing vessel in his way!- I don't often hear that at my local flying club!   I have a number of points which may be of interest- 1) I have recently bought the PMDG MD11. In the manual it refers to the defrag application from O&O. I downloaded a trial version of the programme and found that after using it, frame rates were dramatically improved- the standard Windows XP application does not have this effect. I am now considering buying the full version. I don't believe that you have discussed defragging on your show, but I have read a number of times that a regular defrag is necessary to keep FSX running smoothly.   2) Some time ago, one of your contributors talked about the imminent release of Captigame, an application for capturing video from games. I note from the Captigame website that the last news is dated April this year. Do you have any further information- is it still a goer?   3) On a recent episode, Mark mentioned the live atc website. You may be interested to know that there is an application called FS Chatter Live, available on flightsim.com, which acts as an interface between fsx and liveatc. I guess the advantage of this is that there is no need to open an internet browser, which on my machine drags down the frame rates. I note that it is shareware at a cost of $10 but am trialling the free demo version.   In conclusion, keep up the good work. I note that the shows are getting longer, but I guess you can't have too much of a good thing. However, as I tend to listen to podcasts in the car (I travel a lot with my job), I find myself hoping that I am held up on my way to clients- a reversal of my normal philosophy! Regards David   Can you guys recommend a good yoke to use on a MacPro? Did look at the new saitek Pro Flight yoke but it's windows only. BTW, I truly enjoyed the show after the swarm event. Thanks, Jerry   I enjoy yous show very much but only "stumbled" upon it a few weeks ago. When I go to the archives the several earliest shows that tried to listen to were all linked to episode 26. if you find some time could you remedy that situation? Thanks so much, Charles  Recommendations Eric: USA Sectional Charts High quality Sectional Charts of the United States. These are updated versions of charts that I uploaded several years ago. They are JPG files that can be viewed with any image viewing program and they have also been calibrated to import automatically into FSM Moving Map by Rana Hossain. Danton: A2A Sim3D Light Redux Brendan: Paint.NET for FS Repaints