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+40Since 1968Serving the Business Aviation Community

p4 APPLICATION APPLICATION ENHANCEMENTS:ENHANCEMENTS:MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE

THE TURBULENT THE TURBULENT MILLIONAIREMILLIONAIRE

BY GIACINTA BRADLEY KOONTZ

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ContentsGreetings

Editor: Karie WhiteCAMP Systems International32 Daniel Webster Highway, Suite 10Merrimack, NH 03054Tel: (603) 595-0030Fax: (603) 595-0036Email: [email protected]

Advertising: George RossidesToll Free: 1-877-411-CAMPTel: (631) 588-3200 Cell: (516) 383-9082Email: [email protected]

Cover: Stock photo.

©2012 CAMP Systems International

January greetings,

Happy New Year! Th e beginning of a new year is fi lled with anticipation, new resolution, and predictions of what is to come. Th e topics of forecast are widespread. For instance, Professionals Realty Group USA predicts that realty brokers and agents in the US will benefi t, via trickle eff ect, from the recent Chinese government’s liberalization. Interesting. Sherwin-Williams, the paint company, off ers its forecast on the color landscape for the year ahead. Th e AccuWeather.com Long-Range Forecasting Team has predicted “another brutally cold and snowy winter for a large part of the country” during the 2011-2012 winter season. Not so much the case over here on the East Coast, but winter is far from over. Needless to say, there are hundreds of forecasts out there.

Of course the economy is a popular topic of forecast. In the December 26, 2011 issue of Fortune, columnist John Cassidy, assigned the terminology “Cautiously Optimistic” to his forecast on 2012’s economy. It seems to be the standard description as of late, but it brings hope to the current circumstances and that’s a good thing in and of itself. Cassidy wrote, “Recently the economy has done better than expected,” and sited some signs of promise such as a decrease in the unemployment rate. He continued, “Second, rising gas prices, which act like a tax on the economy, are gone for now… Global stocks of crude are rising, which often augurs a fall in prices.” He noted that there was increased spending on Black Friday 2011 and that, “Outside of the still-depressed real estate sector, many businesses are doing well.” He also remarked, “Relative to income, house prices are now back to their historic average. Personal-savings rates have risen. Debt burdens are down.” We’re not out of the woods yet but, on the other hand, there may very well be a light at the end of the tunnel.

Th e FAA will gather on March 8th and 9th at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in DC to cast their votes on the future of the aviation market. Th e FAA gives the following description of the event: Th e FAA’s 37th Annual Aviation Forecast Conference brings together leaders from around the world to talk about aviation’s role in the global economy. Despite global economic and fi nancial uncertainties, aviation remains a vital link to economic opportunities for all nations. Fulfi lling this responsibility presents the aviation community with unique challenges. Here’s hoping the upcoming year is less challenging than years past!

Regardless of the “challenges” and forecasts, one thing is certain – At CAMP, we are as ready as ever to serve you. We have plans for a great year ahead, full of innovation (technologies, services and partnerships) and open communication, with the primary goal being to exceed your expectations.

Health, happiness and prosperity to you and yours this year. Happy 2012.

Best regards,

Rich AnzaloneVP Customer Support and SalesCAMP Systems [email protected]

04 CAMP FOCUS Application Enhancements: Maintenance

07 AMSTAT MARKET ANALYSIS Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 50EX Market By Judy Nerwinski

08 CAMP PEARLS

10 USER HOT TIP Email Lists By Victor Josephson

13 TOOLBOX Q&A

14 OEM HIGHLIGHT Hawker Beechcraft Corporation

17 ASO TOP 50

18 INSIGHT TO THE PAST The Turbulent Millionaire By Giacinta Bradley Koontz

19 CAMP DIRECTORY YouTube™ Training

20 CAMP CALENDAR

CAMP DIRECTORY | WWW.CAMPSYSTEMS.COMLO

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NS NORTH AMERICA

New York (Headquarters)LI MacArthur Airport999 Marconi AvenueRonkonkoma, NY 11779 USA

Tel: 631-588-3200 Fax: 631-588-3294 Toll Free: 1-877-411-CAMP (2267)

New Hampshire (Sales)32 Daniel Webster Hwy, Suite 10Merrimack, NH 03054 USA

Tel: 603-595-0030Fax: 603-595-0036Toll Free: 1-800-558-6327

Montreal 6800 Côte-de-Liesse, Suite 101Saint-Laurent, QC H4T 1E3Canada

Tel: 514-448-1128Fax: 514-448-1120

Wichita 8200 E. 34th Street NorthBuilding 1600, Suite 1607Wichita, KS 67226 USA

Tel: 316-462-2267 Fax: 316-462-2442Toll Free: 1-866-581-CAMP (2267)

FloridaDaniel Systems3401 NW 82nd Avenue, Suite 104Doral, FL. 33122 USA

Tel: 305-715-9565Fax: 305-715-9987www.danielsystems.com

EUROPE

ParisCAMP Europe SAS15 rue de la Montjoie - BP 58 93212 Saint Denis La Plaine CedexFrance

Tel: +33-1-55.93.45.80 Fax: +33-1-55.93.45.99 www.campsystems.com.fr

ASIA

Hyderabad, IndiaCAMP Systems Pvt LtdRCV Towers, HITEC CityHyderabad - 500 033

New JerseyAMSTAT44 Apple Street Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 USA

Tel: 732-530-6400Fax: 732-530-6360Toll Free: 1-877-4AMSTAT (426-7828)www.amstatcorp.com

Aircraft Shopper Online44 Apple Street Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 USA

Tel: 888-992-9276Int’l Tel: 732-704-9561www.aso.com

FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES & REGIONAL SALES MANAGERS U.S. REGIONS

West (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY)Steve McQueen, West Regional FSRMobile: 702-513-0671E: [email protected]

Tom Ritrovato, West RSMTel (direct): 603-821-6430Toll Free: 1-800-558-6327E: [email protected]

North Central (IL, IN, IA, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WV, WI)Eli Stepp, Jr., North Central Regional FSRMobile: 217-801-3701E: [email protected]

Martha Karoutas, North Central RSMTel (direct): 603-821-6436Toll Free: 1-800-558-6327E: [email protected]

South Central (AR, CO, KS, LA, NM, OK, TX)Jay Dunnam, South Central Regional FSRMobile: 214-930-6715Email: [email protected]

Sarah Molloy, South Central RSMTel: 631-588-3200 ext. 138 Toll Free: 1-877-411-2267E: [email protected]

Southeast (AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA)Roy Gioconda, Manager, Field ServiceMobile: 919-454-6843E: [email protected]

Kate Gallant, Southeast RSMTel (direct): 603-821-6433Toll Free: 1-800-558-6327E: [email protected]

Northeast (CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, DC)Victor Josephson, Northeast Regional FSRMobile: 516-652-9165E: [email protected]

Joe Dynko, Northeast RSMTel (direct): 603-821-6428Toll Free: 1-800-558-6327E: [email protected]

LATIN/SOUTH AMERICAN REGIONS

Manuel Cruz, Latin/South America RSMTel: 631-588-3200 ext. 257Toll Free: 1-877-411-2267E: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL

European FSR (TBD)For assistance in Europe, please contact:Tel: +33 (0)1 55 93 45 81E: [email protected]

George Rossides, International RSMTel: 631-588-3200 ext. 212Toll Free: 1-877-411-2267E: [email protected]

OEM BASED

Wichita (HBC / Cessna Field Service Rep)Th omas WilliamsCAMP Systems International Inc.C/O Hawker Beechcraft Services, Inc.Mid-Continent Airport (KICT)1980 Airport RoadWichita, KS 67209 USA

Mobile: 316-640-9178 E: [email protected]

Little Rock (Dassault / HBC Field Service Rep)Tom MaherCAMP Systems International Inc.C/O Dassault Falcon Jet3801 East 10th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 USA

Tel: 501-210-0580Fax: 501-210-0475E: [email protected]

WORLDWIDE BROKER PROGRAMLynn Sosnowski, Broker & Finance Program Sales Manager - Worldwide44 Apple Street, Suite 5Tinton Falls NJ 07724

Tel (direct): 732-530-7409Mobile: 732-720-9840Fax: 732-530-6402E: [email protected]

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CAMP VIDEO TRAINING ON YOUTUBE™Go to: www.youtube.com/fi eldservicerep

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CAMPFocus

MaintenanceApp lication EnhancementsApp lication Enhancements

More hints on the CAMP Maintenance Tracking system to improve your user experience.

FROM UPDATE:

Logbook Insert Report Users set to an Update Review Type of ‘Mandatory’

have the ability to generate a logbook report at the time of update. ]

FROM WORK ORDERS:

Nested PackagesDid you know that a Package that contains nested packages can be

brought into a Work Order? ]

FROM HISTORY:

Task Findings‘Task Findings’ and ‘Task Findings Notes’ have been

added to the ‘Compliance Details’ section of History. ]

FROM HISTORY:

Edit HistoryYou have the ability to ‘Edit History.’ This option

is located beneath the ‘Actions’ menu. ]

FROM HISTORY:

ComplianceThe units entered (i.e. hours, landings,

cycles…) at the time of update are available through the compliance

details when viewing history records.]

REGARDING SECURITY:

CAMO AccessWould you like Access Permission

assigned to a CAMO?

Call your analyst.

A CAMO can be assigned in much the same way as a Service Center. The

CAMO can be limited to ‘Read Only’ or be given the ability to ‘Update’.

]

Note: The creation of CAMO Administrators and the assignment of CAMOs to an aircraft can only be performed through the Classic system at this time.

]SEARCH FILTERS:

All Search Filters The Search Filter area, located in the lower left portion

of the navigation panel, displays the ‘Go’ and ‘Cancel’ buttons on screen at all times.

A ‘bar’ has been placed at the top of the fi lter area allowing the User to drag the section up or down so that it can be resized as

fi lter items are added. A scroll bar has also been made visible as another means of viewing items that are no longer in view.

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with Judy NerwinskiAMSTATMarket Analysis

I n 1979, Dassault Aviation created the fi rst business jet ever with intercontinental range, the Falcon 50. Seventeen years later, Das-

sault re-created it with the Falcon 50EX. From its cabin to its engines, the Falcon 50EX superseded its predecessor in every way. Th e EX is equipped with three Honeywell FTE731-40 turbofan engines providing the jet with more thrust at cruise speed than the Falcon 50. Th e engines are equipped with FADEC (Full Authority N1-ref-erence Digital Electronic Engine Control) which automatically starts and restarts the the engines on the ground, reducing pilot workload and opti-mizing fuel burn and performance.

Th e Falcon 50EX can climb directly to an altitude of 37,000 feet in 17 minutes, 13 minutes more quickly than the Falcon 50. Its maximum takeoff weight also increased to 39,700 lbs from 38,800lbs. It came equipped

Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 50EX Market

with the Collins Proline 4 avionics suite, a modernized version of the Falcon 50 avionics suite. Th e cabin was designed generally similar to the Falcon 50 but with added features such as power outlets, separate temperature control for the cockpit and cabin, and space for hot and cold food preparation.

Of the 100 Falcon 50EXs manufactured between 1979 and 1996, AMSTAT’s research show that all 100 are still in active service and 29 of those are operated outside the United States. Canada is home for 6, while France is home for 8. Of the 86 companies that own a Falcon 50EX, 46 own or operate only that one aircraft, while 8 companies operate between 2 and 4 additional Falcon 50EX’s.

Following general business aviation market trends, the Falcon 50EX market, after deteriorating with the economic downturn of

RETAIL TRANSACTIONS ­ FALCON 50EX

AVERAGE DAYS ON THE MARKET FS ­ FALCON 50EX

2008, has more recently started to stabilize. After decreasing in each of the prior two years, the number of Resale Retail transactions remained relatively the same from 2010 to 2011. In Q3 of 2010 1.98% of the worldwide active fl eet change hands via retail transactions as compared to 2.00% in Q3 of 2011. Th is leveling off is a good sign for the Falcon 50EX market. Th e number of aircraft for sale supports this positive trend as well. In Q3 of 2010, 14.85% of the active fl eet was for sale and those aircraft were taking an average of 389 days to sell. In the very same quarter in 2011 there is a slight decrease in aircraft for sale, to 14% and the average days on the market dropped slightly to 370.

Even after being in operation for almost 20 years, the Falcon 50EX fares well as a competitor with other aircraft in its class because of its price, range, speed, and cabin size.

FAA Certifi cation 1979Cruise Speed 407 KNMaximum Range 3,223Take-Off Weight 39,700 LBSMaximum Payload 3,320 LBSPassengers 9

Specifi cations & Performance

Active Fleet 100Pre-Owned A/C For Sale 13Average Asking Price $8,364,444Average TTAF 4,054Average Landings 2,178

Current Market Summary

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www.Conklindd.com +1-508-255-5975

Announcing

Conklin & de Decker’s ideal benchmarking tool that assists aircraft owners, operators, brokers, and dealers with quick comparisons of over 500 aircraft, is now available on any device with an internet browser with your Aircraft Cost Evaluator subscription.

from your tablet, smartphone or any internet browser

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ACE – On the Go! TM

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Panels found within the Aircraft Home Page include :

Aircraft Status – The status panel is very important in that it hosts vital information as to the state of airworthiness of the aircraft at the given moment.

Aircraft Times – The total time of the aircraft is listed at the top of the panel. Space limitations permit only aircraft hours and landings to be directly listed along with the date associated with the relative age of these values. To view all additional total time values relevant to the aircraft simply position the mouse so that it is on top of the “A/C Times” link. This will provide a window listing the values for each unit of measure (UOM). Clicking the link will open a pop up that will allow the values to be edited.

Note that the colored icon displayed in the “Other” column provides an indication of the relative age of the oldest unit measure received. If anything is older than 30 days the icon will display yellow providing the op-erator with a direct indication that there are one or more values in need of revising. Keeping these times current is critical to maintaining an accurate due list.

Projected – The values associated with the term “Projected” de-note the current monthly projections associated with each UOM. These reference the anticipated utilization of the aircraft and are fundamental to the due list calculations. For instance when the operator runs a due list that projects out 3 months the system will take the “30 Hours per Month” listed in the example and multiply it by a factor of 3 to pull all hourly items that are 90 hours beyond the current total time of the aircraft. Here it can be expected that the system will display all tasks indicating hourly due values out to 145 A/C Hours; 55 Hours Total Time plus the 90 Hour projection.

CAMPPearls

“The biggest connection I can see between a pearl and

wisdom is ... both a pearl and wisdom seem like small

objects but are both very valuable.”

— WikiAnswers.com, user: ID 1241821233.

What are CAMP Pearls? Valuable little pieces of insight – some obvious, others less evi-

dent. From useful facts to helpful hints, Pearls will provide monthly wisdom about CAMP, its applica-tions and more to help you along the way.

D E D I C A T E D T O H E L P I N G B U S I N E S S A C H I E V E I T S H I G H E S T G O A L S .

If there’s anything our Members love as much as fl ying, it’s knowing that when they fl y for business,

they’re making the most of every hour. That is, after all, why they joined the National Business

Aviation Association. We offer literally hundreds of programs and services to help Members fl y

as safely and effi ciently as possible. And, ultimately, to help their businesses succeed. If you have

a passion for fl ying, and productivity, join the Association that not only shares your interests, but

also works to protect them.

Join today at www.nbaa.org/join or call 866-363-4650.

SHARED MISSION. SHARED PASSION.

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Email Lists

So there I was in the grocery store with my smart phone on my hip and a shopping list in my hand. I just wanted to

pick up a few items for dinner. Now you’d think a guy in the Computerized Aircraft Maintenance Program business would have his list it on his smart phone rather than on a piece of paper. Well it’s just easier to write it down. Aircraft information doesn’t lend itself to being written down and especially if it needs to be shared with others. Here’s how to create a list and email it from the application.

Email Prints from Report Queue1. All Prints end up in the Queue and remain for seven days. From Reports on the right side of the screen, select the Queue tab.

2. All Prints can be emailed from the Queue with a message about the print. Select the black down arrow to the right of the PDF.

3. A copy of the Print is sent to the recipient and a CC to yourself.

To create an Itemized List use the Basket.

A. From Task\Status, Search and Select Items which will be added to the Basket. (SLIDE 2)

B. Clear and Go to start a new search. Items in the Basket will remain. (SLIDE 3)

C. When all items are added to Basket, Print Selected Items and Email from Report Queue (Slide 4)

Enjoy the New Year and see you when I’m next up in rotation.

UserHot Tip CAMP APPLICATIONwith Victor JosephsonNortheast Regional FSR

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Email Prints from Report Queue

Use the Basket to Create Itemized Lists

1Ñ All Prints End Up in the Queue...

2Ñ All Prints Can Be Emailed...

3Ñ A copy of the Print is sent to the recipient and a CC to yourself.

Items Stay In The Basket

Clear, Go, New Search, Select Items, Continue as Necessary.

Basket

To Create an Itemized Report Using the BASKET, Search and Select Items.

Email From Queue

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When I try to logon to CAMP I receive the following message: ‘Your account is inactive. Please contact Support for more information.’ What does this mean?

Logons must be used at least once ev-ery six months to remain “active”. After six months of non-use users will get the “inactive” message. Call Application Support Group (1-877-411-2267) to have your logon reactivated.

How do I generate logbook entries in CAMP 3.0?

In CAMP 3.0, 1) Choose “Task/Status” below the desired aircraft registration number in the L/H Pane. 2) A “Task/Sta-tus” tab window is created in the R/H Main View area and all tasks are gen-erated in ATA chapter format. 3) Use the “Task/Status Filter” window in the lower L/H window to search for task/inspection, or just expand the appro-priate chapter with the “+” icon in the chapter header. 4) Click the check box adjacent to the desired task number(s). Click the “Print” selection in the top menu and choose “Print Log Book”. 5) In the next screen click the appropri-ate choices in the fi elds in the top of the screen. (Note on the R/H side “Word Document” can be chosen for edit-ing abilities.) 6) Enter times and review items for log entry and choose “Print Log Book”. 7) Log entry icon (DOC,PDF or TXT) is displayed at the top of the

SUBMIT YOUR CAMP QUESTIONS BY EMAIL TO [email protected] LINE: TOOLBOX

Your CAMP questions

answered byCAMP professionals

Queue window which automatically opens on the R/H side. 8) Click on the desired icon (DOC, PDF or TXT) and the log entry is displayed in the appropriate format. 9) Edit log entry if needed or desired (DOC or TXT)

The log entry procedure is the same us-ing “Due List”

Just a quick reminder, the print log en-try function creates current information from the system. Therefore if the task has not been updated in the system by the CAMP customer or CAMP analyst, part number and/or serial number edit may be required in the completed log entry.

CAMP customers who choose to Update online will have the option to “Generate Log Entry” during the update process. This will automatically open the Log Entry window. With this procedure a part number and serial numbers created in the log entry are correct and no editing to the complet-ed log entry will be required.

(For a video demo to complete log en-try using CAMP 3.0, go to www.youtube.com/fi eldservicerep and see video title “CAMP 3.0 – Log Entry”)

Have you refreshed your memory on Airport Signage lately?

It’s wise to regularly review airport signs and markings on a regular basis. Airport surface operations should be regarded with the same importance as any other phase of fl ight.

The Nov/Dec issue of FAA Safety Briefi ng brings you a just the article you need. “How a Runway Earns Its Stripes” on page 12, walks readers through airport signage and offers a full-page quick reference guide.

industry topics reviewed

+

&ToolboxQA

To download the Nov/Dec issue, go to:http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefi ng/

Is Your Paperwork Ready for Tax Filing?The NBAA has numerous resources to help you prepare.

Visit the link below for a quick check list: www.nbaa.org/admin/taxes/20111216-

year-end-tax-paperwork.php

Or go straight to the NBAA’s Online Tax Resources page:

http://www.nbaa.org/admin/taxes/

“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your

neighbors, and let each

new year fi nd you a

better man.” – Benjamin Franklin

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OEMHighlight

Hawker Beechcraft Opens Expanded Sales and Support Offi ce in DubaiDUBAI (Nov. 13, 2011) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced it has opened an expanded offi ce in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Th e offi ce, which is located in Jumeirah Lake Towers, is staff ed by a team of sales and support experts available to provide advice on the full Hawker Beechcraft product lineup and turnkey solutions for aircraft ownership and support. Th e decision to expand HBC’s operations in the UAE comes as demand for private aviation in the Middle East continues to expand during the global downturn.

“We view the Middle East, Dubai in particular, as one of our key international growth markets and expect this to continue as the Arab nations continue to grow in importance in the global economy,” said Sean McGeough, HBC presi-dent, Europe, Middle East and Africa. “Th ere-fore the new Dubai offi ce will help us expand our presence in the region and capitalize on customer demand.”

Th e opening of Hawker Beechcraft’s Dubai offi ce comes shortly after the launch of its new parts distribution centre in Dubai, which, combined with similar centres in Dallas, London, Johan-nesburg, Singapore and Beijing, make more than $375 million (AED1.38 billion) in inventory available to HBC customers worldwide.

Th e Hawker Beechcraft International Service Company can be contacted at Offi ce 3201, In-digo Icon Tower, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai. Th e team can be reached at +971 4433 1763.

Hawker Beechcraft Announces Factory Completed XPR ProgramDUBAI (Nov. 14, 2011) – Due to strong de-mand and customer feedback, Hawker Beech-craft Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced the availability of factory-completed Hawker 400XPR and Hawker 800XPR aircraft. Th rough this program, GCS will assist customers in locating and purchasing airframes for instal-lation of applicable XPR program updates and any other customer-specifi c options. Th is enables customers who do not currently own a Hawker 400 or Hawker 800 aircraft to easily acquire a

completed XPR aircraft with full-factory war-ranty and support.

“We’ve seen an amazing amount of interest from customers seeking a turnkey option in our XPR programs,” said Christi Tannahill, Hawker Beechcraft vice president, Global Customer Sup-port. “Th e XPR program price points, capabili-ties and full-factory support are driving forces in their interest. Assisting non-Hawker/Beechjet 400 and 800 customers locate, purchase and outfi t these airplanes will enable them to enjoy the performance and value of the XPR program as soon as possible.”

Th e Hawker 400XPR off ers greatly improved range and airfi eld performance, while reducing noise footprint and emissions by replacing the existing engines with new, more fuel-effi cient Williams International FJ44-4A-32 dual FADEC high-bypass turbofans. Th e upgrade also features the addition of genuine Hawker winglets and an optional modernized fl ight deck with Rock-well Collins Pro Line 21 avionics. Th e Hawker 400XPR is the only Hawker/Beechjet 400A factory-designed, engineered and supported upgrade of this kind.

Capable of producing 5,000 pounds of thrust but fl at rated to 4,660 pounds, the Hawker 800XPR’s new TFE731-50R engines create a robust interstage turbine temperature margin that translates into signifi cantly improved perfor-mance and durability. Th rough the incorporation of 70 design and material improvements, the TFE731-50R delivers a seven percent reduction in specifi c fuel consumption while increas-ing maintenance intervals. Th e result is a 32 percent reduction in Honeywell’s minimum Maintenance Service Plan (MSP) costs thanks to major periodic inspections of 3,000 hours and core zone inspection intervals of 6,000 hours as compared to 2,100 and 4,200 respectively on the original engines. Th e 800XPR upgrade qualifi es for zero-cost enrollment in Honeywell’s MSP. Th e new engines also deliver a number of green advantages, such as lower noise levels and reduced carbon emissions.

Hawker Beechcraft Services to Increase 2012 Hawker 400XPR ProductionDUBAI (Nov. 14, 2011) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced plans to increase scheduled

production of its Hawker 400XPR program following a sellout of previously planned produc-tion. Th e Hawker 400XPR is a factory-direct air-craft upgrade program for the Hawker/Beechjet 400 that synergizes the aerodynamics of genuine Hawker winglets, propulsion of the Williams International FJ44-4A-32 engine, optional Rock-well Collins Pro Line 21™ avionics and a number of additional system enhancements. Certifi cation of the engines and winglets is expected for the end of June 2012.

“It is exciting to see the level of customer interest we are receiving in our XPR programs,” said Christi Tannahill, Hawker Beechcraft vice presi-dent, Global Customer Support. “Th e program’s price points, capabilities and full-factory support are driving forces in its popularity. Increasing planned production for the Hawker 400XPR will provide those customers seeking the perfor-mance and value of the aircraft to acquire one sooner than originally planned.”

Hawker Beechcraft off ers customized XPR upgrade packages for existing aircraft owners as well as XPR Factory Completed Aircraft for those who do not currently own a Hawker/Beechjet 400. XPR-upgraded aircraft include performance, cost and reliability enhancements only available through Hawker Beechcraft. Th e Hawker 400XPR is the only Hawker/Beechjet 400A factory-designed, engineered and sup-ported upgrade of this kind.

Clint Bowyer Launch Cus-tomer for Hawker Beechcraft Upgrade ProgramsLAS VEGAS (Oct. 12, 2011) – Hawker Beech-craft Corporation (HBC) today announced Clint Bowyer, Kansas native and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver, has signed an order for upgrades to his Beechcraft Premier IA following new product announcements by Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS). Bowyer is the launch customer for a Syn-thetic Vision System (SVS) upgrade to his Pro Line 21 displays, new aftermarket winglets by Winglet Technology and an Aircell ATG 5000 installation.

“Clint’s Beechcraft Premier IA is a tool that allows him to manage an incredibly hectic sched-ule,” said Christi Tannahill, Hawker Beechcraft vice president, Global Customer Support. “Th ese upgrades will further enhance the airplane’s value as well as increase range and safety. Our relation-

ship as a sponsor for Clint has grown into a partnership, inspired by his love and endorse-ment of the airplane.”

“With these new upgrades to my aircraft, I will be able to fl y further and be more productive in the air than ever before,” said Bowyer. “In my estimation, these upgrades make a wonderful aircraft even better.”

Rockwell Collins Synthetic Vision System (SVS) provides real time 3-D simulated terrain and runway images presented on primary fl ight displays as well as multi-function displays. Th is system provides the fl ight crew with a clear image in all weather conditions. In addition to SVS, other updates include an Enhanced Vision System (EVS) video window and wall-to-wall ADI displays.

Available for aftermarket installation, the new Premier winglets leverage aerodynamic lift at the wingtips providing superior aerodynamic performance benefi ts. Th e program targets a fi ve percent increase in range.

Aircell’s ATG 5000 provides infl ight high speed internet, enabling wireless data connections within the cabin at mobile broadband connec-tion speeds. Th e system allows customers to access the internet, send and receive email with attachments, and log into their computers via VPN using their own laptops or PDA just as they would on the ground.

Biofuels Approved for Use in All Hawker Beechcraft Tur-bine Powered AircraftLAS VEGAS (Oct. 12, 2011) – Hawker Beech-craft Corporation (HBC) today announced that

all of its turbine-powered aircraft are approved to use biofuels – a renewable resource that can help reduce the use of fossil fuels and minimize carbon emissions. To be used in HBC aircraft, they must meet American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM) turbine fuel standards.

HBC’s eff orts to ensure its fl eet can utilize environmentally-friendly biofuels coincides with its decision earlier this year to become a Found-ing Member of the Aviation Green Alliance, a program of Th e Lindbergh Foundation. “As the initial founding member company in the Avia-tion Green Alliance, HBC has an outstanding platform from which to advance aviation-envi-ronmental initiatives,” said Bill Plucker, HBC advanced design program manager.

Th e Lindbergh Foundation announced the formation of the Aviation Green Alliance in February of 2011. Hawker Beechcraft became the initial Founding Member of the organiza-tion in April. Th e Lindbergh Foundation is a public 501 (c) 3 non-profi t organization based in Anoka, Minn., which focuses on technological breakthroughs to address signifi cant aviation-en-vironmental issues.

Hawker 4000 Certifi ed in BrazilLAS VEGAS (Oct. 10, 2011) – Hawker Beech-craft Corporation (HBC) today announced its fl agship super-midsize Hawker 4000 business jet has received Brazilian Type Certifi cation from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC). Th e Hawker 4000 is the fi rst com-posite fuselage construction aircraft to receive Brazilian certifi cation – a market for which this aircraft is perfectly suited.

“Brazilian acceptance of the Hawker 4000 is an important milestone,” said Richard Emery, president, Hawker Americas. “Over the past two years, we have completed several demonstration tours with the Hawker 4000 in South America and operators continue to be impressed with the performance and capabilities of the aircraft. We expect it to play an important role in exceed-ing the needs of operators in this region and worldwide.”

Th e approval adds to a growing list of certifi cations from Europe, Bermuda, China, Honduras, India, the Isle of Man, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, Turkey, UAE and the United States.

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation is a world-lead-ing manufacturer of business, special mission, light attack and trainer aircraft – designing, marketing and supporting aviation products and services for businesses, governments and indi-

Hawker 4000.*

viduals worldwide. Th e company’s headquarters and major facilities are located in Wichita, Kan., with operations in Salina, Kan.; Little Rock, Ark.; Chester, England, U.K.; and Chihuahua, Mexico. Th e company leads the industry with a global network of more than 100 factory-owned and authorized service centers. For more infor-mation, visit www.hawkerbeechcraft.com.

AboutHeadquartered in Wichita, Kan., Global Cus-tomer Support is dedicated to improving the value of Hawker Beechcraft aircraft by employ-ing products and services to simplify aircraft ownership, reduce operating cost and increase resale value. GCS is comprised of fi ve functional groups that include Support Plus (cost predict-ability/warranty programs), Hawker Beechcraft Parts & Distribution (genuine factory parts), Hawker Beechcraft Services (factory-owned service centers), Technical Support (Field Support Representatives, Hot Line specialists and Techni-cal Publications) and Global Mission Support (government business and special mission main-tenance / training support).

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation is a world-lead-ing manufacturer of business, special mission, light attack and trainer aircraft – designing, marketing and supporting aviation products and services for businesses, governments and indi-viduals worldwide. Th e company’s headquarters and major facilities are located in Wichita, Kan., with operations in Salina, Kan.; Little Rock, Ark.; Chester, England, U.K.; and Chihuahua, Mexico. Th e company leads the industry with a global network of more than 100 factory-owned and authorized service centers. For more information, visit www.hawkerbeechcraft.com.

• All photos courtesy of Hawker Beechcraft Corporation.Christi Tannahill, Clint Bowyer and Brian Howell.*

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The best place to sell your aircraft just got even bett er for CAMP customers.

Visit www.ASO.com/CAMP for details.

This off er is good for a limited ti me, and applies only to aircraft that are currently enrolled on the CAMP system. Once an aircraft ad is published on ASO as part of this off er, the adverti sement will remain free unti l the aircraft is sold.

Concerned about fi nding buyers?

With over 165,000 unique visitors every month, over 4,000 leads per month, real ti me listi ngs, unlimited space for photos and specs, the most powerful search tools in the industry, and personalized service - ASO is the fasted way to sell your aircraft .

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This list is provided for informati onal purposes only. The criteria for inclusion in this list are based upon adverti sing volume on ASO.com. Although ASO has had only positi ve experiences with the companies shown, ASO makes no recommendati on or endorsement of any specifi c company contained in this list. ASO further makes no representati ons or warranti es with respect to the quality or performance of any company listed above, and ASO shall not be responsible for the acti ons of these companies.

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BROKER / DEALER LOCATION PHONE E MAIL WEB SITEAeroSmith/Penny Houston, TX US 713-649-6100 [email protected] www.aerosmithpenny.comAeroSoluti ons Manassas, VA US 703-257-7008 sales@aerosoluti ons.com www.aerosoluti ons.comAir Alliance GmbH Burbach DE 49-273-644-280 [email protected] www.air-alliance.deAircraft Services Group, Inc. Mahwah, NJ US 201-995-9570 [email protected] www.yourjet.comAltus Aviati on Services Ltd. Bristol GB 49-176-625-556-34 steve@altusaviati on.com www.altusaviati on.comAtlanta Aviati on Norcross, GA US 678-710-8855 bill.houston@atlaviati on.com www.atlaviati on.comBell Aviati on West Columbia, SC US 803-822-4114 adverti sing@bellaviati on.com www.bellaviati on.comBoutsen Aviati on S.A.M. Monte Carlo MC 37-793-308-002 aviati [email protected] www.boutsen.comCharlie Bravo Aviati on Georgetown, TX US 512-868-9000 sales@wepushti n.com www.wepushti n.comClay Lacy Aviati on Seatt le, WA US 206-762-2250 bwollen@bfi .claylacy.com www.claylacyaircraft sales.comColumbia Aircraft Sales, Inc. Groton, CT US 860-449-8999 [email protected] www.columbiaairservices.comDallas Jet Internati onal Southlake, TX US 817-328-2900 [email protected] www.dallasjet.comDenison Jet Sales Corp. Greer, SC US 864-989-0421 [email protected] www.denisonjet.comEagle Creek Aviati on Services Indianapolis IN US 317-293-4548 [email protected] www.eagle-creek.comElliott Aviati on, Inc. Moline, IL US 309-799-3183 acsales@elliott aviati on.com www.elliott aviati on.comEnhanced Aero, LLC Mc Gregor, TX US 254-848-2668 [email protected] www.enhanced.aeroExecuJet Aviati on Group Zurich CH 41-448-765-611 pre-ownedaircraft @execujet.eu www.execujet.euExpress Jets San Antonio, TX US 210-687-1828 [email protected] www.expressjets.comFlight Soluti ons, Inc. Gallati n, TN US 615-452-5001 info@fl ightsoluti on.com www.fl ightsoluti on.comGantt Aviati on, Inc. Georgetown, TX US 512-863-5537 suzanne@gantt aviati on.com www.gantt aviati on.comGeneral Aviati on Services Lake Zurich, IL US 847-726-5000 [email protected] www.genav.comGlobal Wings, LLC Boca Raton, FL US 561-988-9881 [email protected] www.globalwings.aeroGovDeals Montgomery, AL US 334-387-0475 marketi [email protected] www.ti nyurl.com/7dfup33Grafair, Inc. Vero Beach, FL US 772-569-4650 [email protected] www.grafair.seGuardian Jet, LLC Guilford, CT US 203-453-0800 [email protected] www.guardianjet.comHawker Pacifi c Bankstown Airport AU 61-297-088-533 aircraft sales@hawkerpacifi c.com.au www.hawkerpacifi c.com.auInternati onal Aviati on Mktg, Inc. Sarasota, FL US 941-355-5353 james@internati onalami.com www.internati onalami.comJ.A. Air Center, Inc. Sugar Grove, IL US 630-549-2100 scott @jaaero.com www.jaair.comJack Prewitt and Associates Bedford, TX US 817-283-2826 jpainc@jackprewitt .com www.jackprewitt .comjetAVIVA Van Nuys, CA US 310-907-5099 [email protected] www.jetaviva.comJetcraft Raleigh, NC US 919-941-8400 info@jetcraft .com www.jetcraft .comJeteff ect, Inc. Long Beach, CA US 561-747-2223 info@Jeteff ect.com www.jeteff ect.comJetVend Miami, FL US 786-465-4000 [email protected] www.jets.aeroJohn Bell Aircraft , Inc. Como, MS US 662-526-1700 john@johnbellaircraft .com www.johnbellaircraft .comJohn Hopkinson & Assocs., Ltd. Calgary, AB CA 403-637-2250 [email protected] www.HopkinsonAssociates.comL & L Internati onal, Inc. Miami, FL US 305-754-3313 [email protected] www.l-lint.comNati onal Jet Sales Cedar Key, FL US 352-222-6800 walter@nati onaljetsales.com www.nati onaljetsales.comNorthern Air, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI US 616-336-4711 [email protected] www.northernair.netPacifi c Air Center Long Beach, CA US 562-513-5222 [email protected] www.pacaircenter.comPiedmont Aircraft Co., LLC Winston Salem, NC US 336-776-6000 tmekis@piedmontaircraft .com www.piedmontaircraft .comSierra Industries, Ltd. Uvalde, TX US 830-278-4481 [email protected] www.sijet.comSouthEast Piper Tallahassee, FL US 850-574-4115 [email protected] www.sepiper.comSunwest Aviati on, LTD Calgary, AB CA 403-275-8121 idarnley@sunwestaviati on.ca www.sunwestaviati on.caTexas Aero Waco, TX US 254-752-9731 [email protected] www.texasaero.comU.S. Aircraft Sales, Inc. McLean, VA US 703-790-1333 rainer@usaircraft sales.com www.usaircraft sales.comWelsch Aviati on - Houston Houston, TX US 713-644-5100 evesely@welschaviati on.com www.welschaviati on.comWelsch Aviati on - Savannah Savannah, GA US 912-695-1555 [email protected] www.welschaviati on.comWest Coast Aircraft Sales Santa Ana, CA US 949-266-7834 jon@westcoastaircraft sales.com www.westcoastaviati onservices.comWestern Aircraft , Inc. Boise, ID US 208-385-5155 [email protected] www.westair.comWestern Aviati on, Inc. Houston, TX US 281-391-2510 sales@westernaviati on.com www.westernaviati on.com

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and into Canada. Hughes renamed his airline, Hughes AirWest, and painted his aircraft yellow. Hughes Airwest stewardesses wore lemon-colored dresses and go-go boots. His fl eet was likened to fl ying bananas, but was sold to Republic Airlines in 1980, and the fl ashy livery disappeared.

Th rough decades of corporate dividing, merging and under various names, Hughes’s aircraft-related companies were eventually sold to General Motors, then Raytheon, and fi nally, as Hughes Space and Communication Group, was sold to Boeing.

Eccentric and ill, Hughes died leaving a fortune to a wide variety of businesses and charities. When Hollywood searched for the appropriate title of a fi ctionalized fi lm based upon his life, they accurately called it, “Th e Aviator.”

Th e origins of passenger and cargo airlines are traced through the lives of its founders, fi nanciers, designers and manufacturers of aircraft as America took to the air through the Great Depression and WWII. Th ese larger-than-life characters will reappear all year as I trace the history of the US airmail and commercial airlines.

Fasten your seat belt, please, and enjoy the journey.

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CAMP 3.0 AIRCRAFT HOME PAGE DETAILED 5.29

CAMP 3.0 TASK-STATUS BRIEF 4.25

CAMP 3.0 TASK-STATUS DETAILED 5.29

CAMP 3.0 DUE LIST 3.56

CAMP 3.0 UPDATE 7.56

CAMP 3.0 DISCREPANCY 10.15

CAMP 3.0 WORK ORDER PART 1 7.39

CAMP 3.0 WORK ORDER PART 2 7.36

CAMP 3.0 LOG ENTRY - PART 1 6.1

CAMP 3.0 LOG ENTRY - PART 2 4.55

CAMP 3.0 CAMP 3.0 DOCUMENTS FOLDER 5.14

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CAMP CLASSIC AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTS 3.09

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CAMP CLASSIC LOG ENTRY 3.18

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CESCOM IN CAMP MTR (DETAILED) 7.59

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S hortly after the US Post Offi ce initiated limited air mail service using its own aircraft and pilots in 1919, it became apparent that in order to compete with the coast-to-coast railroads, it needed

to expand its routes beyond the northeast. In 1925, Congress passed the Kelly Act which opened up bidding to private businesses for contracts to fl y the mail. A new industry using aircraft emerged, causing the formation of dozens of airlines with an endless network of feeder routes to large cities. “One hundred and thirty airlines sprang up within a year,” writes historian Oliver Allen, “increasing the number of companies to a chaotic 420.” Some were formed and quickly disappeared. Others, such as Boeing, located in the northwest, began small but thrived, expanded, and adapted. Soon travelers were wearing a parachute and sitting on top of mail pouches instead of taking a train.

Americans began to trust air travel, and regular schedules sustained small airlines struggling to remain in operation. It wasn’t long before many companies would merge or sell their airline and form what was eventually known during the 1930s, as “Th e Big Four” - American, United, TWA and Eastern airlines. Th ese companies, and others like Pan American Airways were founded by men who themselves had learned to fl y in open cockpit aircraft, and lived through the era when air mail routes fi rst connected America’s small towns with large cities. Among those who infl uenced the future of commercial aviation was Howard Hughes whose passion for aviation spanned over sixty years.

Th e Living Legend

As a teenager, Howard Hughes [1905-1976] was a natural athlete and considered very bright. He inherited a family fortune before he was twenty, dropped out of college, and immediately became a savvy businessman. He moved from his home state of Texas to Los Angeles, California where he was to follow his passion for aviation and movies.

Gifted with mechanical skills, Hughes took a few aeronautical engineering courses, at which he excelled, but his passion was fl ying. By

Th e Turbulent Millionaire

with Giacinta Bradley KoontzInsighttothePast

1926, at age 21, Hughes had his pilot’s license. As with every other project he took on, Hughes invested all of his energy and considerable fi nances to improve the aircraft he fl ew, sometimes altering an existing design, but eventually inventing and constructing his own machines when he formed Hughes Aircraft Company in 1932.

Hughes became a legend within his own lifetime as he continued to improve his custom built aircraft which he fl ew with limitless courage. He entered the record books in 1935 fl ying his “H-1”racer with an overland speed of 350mph and, in 1937 for a transcontinental fl ight of less than eight hours. In 1938 he set a world’s record by circumnavigating the globe in under four days fl ying a Lockheed Super Electra. For his contributions to the advancement of aviation technology, Hughes received several prestigious national and international awards.

While immersed in aviation, Hughes also became a successful movie producer, socializing with Hollywood stars. At the risk of being identifi ed, the already famous aviator worked under a false name for American Airways as a fi rst offi cer in 1932. During his few months at American, Hughes gained valuable fi rst-hand experience he later used to run his own airlines.

Th e temperamental and unpredictable Hughes bought TWA in 1939, then headed by President, Jack Frye. He added a fl eet of the radically new Lockheed L-049 Constellation aircraft which he had unoffi cially helped to design. Quickly nicknamed the “Connie,” the L-049 fi rst fl ew in January 1943, and served in the US Air Corp as a “C-69” during WWII. One newspaper reported that it was “built like a fi ghter but can out-speed a Zero.”

Hughes remained in business through WWII, as a sometimes controversial government contractor. His famous Hercules fl ying boat (otherwise known as the “Spruce Goose” due to its wooden construction) was completed and test fl own but never went into production. By 1960 Hughes was forced out of TWA, with profi ts exceeding fi ve hundred million dollars. During the early 1970s, Hughes bought AirWest which had scheduled service among western cities, and later expanded eastward

Giacinta Bradley Koontzis an aviation historian and author. Her various projects can be viewed on her web-

site: www.harrietquimby.org.

Th e blue diamond logo may have been a stylized “HH” for Howard Hughes, the owner of Hughes AirWest, who had his aircraft painted a bright yellow,

resulting in the nickname, the “Flying Banana.”

In 1938, National Aeronautics Association magazine author, Jesse Harrison Mason described Hughes as “one of our most eligible bach-elors,” possessing “modesty, sincerity and determination.”

Happy New Year 2012! //Gia//

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On-site Training: Paris

CAMPCalendar2012

CAMP strongly believes in fully supporting its customers in making the best use of its prod-ucts and services. CAMP EUROPE offers the opportunity to attend training at the CAMP Paris offi ce.

• Training sessions are Full Day courses.• Each session has its own agenda.• Sessions begin at 9:00 AM.• WIFI access is available; we invite you to bring your laptop for training.

Join us for one training course or both.

Training 1 (duration 1 day)ADVANCED TRAINING:

MAINTENANCE MODULE

Training 2 (duration 1 day) ADVANCED TRAINING:

CAMO & QUALITY CONTROL ASPECTS

We look forward to your participation.

CAMP WebinarsWebinars: Free web-based training.

This year CAMP will offer scheduled webinars on the 3.0 application. If you are interested in training for our CESCOM or CAMP Classic in-terfaces, please contact Application Support.

CAMP Webinars are “overview” sessions, covering a variety of CAMP 3.0 application features with time throughout the Webinar to answer your topic specifi c questions.

CAMP 3.0 Scheduled on TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS of each month.

To register, go to www.campsystems.com

Click ‘Attend a free CAMP webinar.’

If you don’t see a Webinar that fi ts your sched-ule, please call us. We’d be glad to arrange training at a time that is convenient for you.

To schedule a webinar, call 877-411-2267.

To register, please select from the schedule and send an email to

[email protected].

Limited to 10 persons per session. Training is free and includes course package, lunch and refresh-ments during breaks, and training certifi cate.

MARCH

THURSDAY, MARCH 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST

TUESDAY, MARCH 610:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST

THURSDAY, MARCH 83:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST

TUESDAY, MARCH 139:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST

THURSDAY, MARCH 152:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST

TUESDAY, MARCH 2010:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST

THURSDAY, MARCH 223:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST

TUESDAY, MARCH 279:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST

THURSDAY, MARCH 192:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST

FEBRUARY

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 70:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 93:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 149:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 162:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2110:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 233:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 289:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST

JANUARY

TUESDAY, JANUARY 39:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST

THURSDAY, JANUARY 52:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1010:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 263:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST

TUESDAY, JANUARY 319:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST

CAMP TRAINING in PARIS

JANUARYTraining 1: Tuesday, January 17

Training 2: Wednesday, January 18

FEBRUARYTraining 1: Tuesday, February 14

Training 2: Wednesday, February 15

MARCHTraining 1: Tuesday, March 13

Training 2: Wednesday, March 14

APRILTraining 1: Wednesday, April 11

Training 2: Thursday, April 12

MAYNo Training

JUNETraining 1: Tuesday, June 5

Training 2: Wednesday, June 6

JULYTraining 1: Tuesday, July 3

Training 2: Wednesday, July 4

AUGUSTNo Training

SEPTEMBERTraining 1: Tuesday, September 11

Training 2: Wednesday, September 12

OCTOBERTraining 1: Tuesday, October 9

Training 2: Wednesday, October 10

NOVEMBERTraining 1: Tuesday, November 13

Training 2: Wednesday, November 14

DECEMBERTraining 1: Tuesday, December 11

Training 2: Wednesday, December 12