Coming up. I think it's still a little bit unbelievable but having flown it, I think it's real. One pilot is a lot happier now that he's won the Sweepstakes Super Cub. See the big moment. Plus your airplane, the next sweepstakes starts now. And 50 years since the Eagle landed, we look back on Apollo 11. Purchasing your own aircraft is an exciting experience. AOPA Finance simplifies the process. Saving you money with lower interest rates and hassle-free loans. So you get into your new aircraft sooner. AOPA Finance, the right approach to buying an aircraft. (upbeat lively music) [] This is AOPA Live This Week, with Tom Haines and Melissa Rudinger. We have a winner. Sorry, you no longer have a chance to win the AOPA Super Cub Sweepstakes but not to worry, we have another great sweepstakes starting, more on that in a moment. But now we want to share with you the happy surprise we gave one pilot. It's the kind of surprise you might get one day just because you're an AOPA member. Warren Morningstar was there. What're you thinking? I don't know. Wade Shealy is blithely walking towards the surprise of his life. Is you name Wade? Hey, how are ya? Okay, my name is Mark Baker, Wade. Nice to meet you. You have AOPA? Yeah, and I wanna thank you again for making this hat to celebrate my birthday. You're so nice. How 'bout, would you like to have an airplane instead? Would you trade that hat for an airplane? No, I like my hat. This is your brand new airplane. You won it fair and square. No, no, no, you must be joking. That airplane is yours. You are joking. No, I'm not. So now, can I have the hat? No.
(laughs) That's your airplane. What do you think?
Yeah, really? Yeah, how bout that? Have you ever won an airplane before? This, I haven't won anything before. (laughs) This is a pretty good stunt. It's a pretty good start to the week, isn't it?
Yeah. It can only get better.
Huh? It can only get better.
Really? Yeah. Win an airplane on Monday what could Tuesday be? Does it come with gas? Now what's that about a gift horse? Yes, it does come with gas, Wade. And now Wade and Mark are going to fly it. Clear Prop! (engine roars) Just have to kinda kick it around, and cast us around. (engine roars) Hey, you only need about a thousand feet of runway when I pick full power. Clear. Full power, there you go. All right, so now we get up, we're really going right down the runway, now you get your feet up on the rudders. Got my feet on the rudders. Yeah, okay. Okay, pushing the nose over a little bit. Retract the gear now. Gear up. Going up to watch it both side, we'll see the little red lights. Now make a left turn. (muffled), Greenville tower, cleared to land. And now there's something he has never done before. Gear up for water landing. Yeah, that's clear, we don't have any boats coming at us, we're cool. We look like we're good, we're up to the dam. Okay, this will be a glassy water landing, we'll just kind of set it up like this, set it up. Those high. 38, 37, 35. Touchdown! Takes back. How about that, huh? Take us back. I hear you. Open the door. Hey Yahoo. Yep. What do you think about that? Let's go fishing! (Mark laughs) All right, ready to go? Full, stick back, take it off! Okay, we're back, release a little bit of back pressure, just release it, then it will accelerate there, right about there. Just hold it, it will keep accelerating. Pull back too, that's sort of, beautiful, beautiful! Okay, push it over gain airspeed. A return to Greenville Downtown Airport. On a retractable, and you retract where, on your downwind, or-- I would actually put you on an amphib, I could put my gear down 'cause it doesn't, there's no speed limitations, put it down, like now you're 10 miles out, so if you had to pump it down, you'd have plenty of time.
Yeah. But go ahead, put it down now, yep, there's no place to land on the water between here and there anyway, there's no reason not to put it down. Wade is impressed by the short landing ability of the Super Cub. You could've landed on the tarmac. Oh yeah, easy. And it turns out Wade wasn't the only one who was surprised this day. Oh, we've got people out here. With cameras now. The reason you've been called to this location is because this airplane right here, they just gave it to me! (screams)
Oh, wow! Nice! They say I won it, but I think they just gave it to me! (laughing) Oh, nice! Well, I think it's still a little bit unbelievable, but having flown it, I think it's real! It really is, yeah. It's a beautiful aircraft. I never dreamed that I would win anything above a toy aircraft but it's great, it's super. I'm really surprised, and I can't thank AOPA enough for having this program! Warren Morningstar, AOPA Live. He's quite the winner. Amazing how surprised he was, and just what a cool guy he is. 81 years old, and you would never know it. I agree, I saw that, I was, lucky guy, and it looks like he's really enjoying his years in retirement and flying. Yes, absolutely, and he's not even really retired.
Oh, really? He continues, he's got a couple of businesses he kind of tinkers around with. I should've known.
So maybe that's what keeps him looking like that at 81. Exactly. Now, with every sweepstakes giveaway, our challenge is figuring out a way to surprise the winner, and we knew that Wade is a student pilot, so we decided to get the help of his instructor, Cecil Tune, and his flight school, USAeroFlight, to help us with the scam. You're sworn to secrecy now, now you have a student named Mr. Wade Shealy, is that right? Yes, I've flown with him. All right Cecil, so, your student Mr. Wade Shealy, you've got to keep this confidential, promise me on that, right? Oh yes, of course. All right, well, he's soon gonna be able to fly a Super Cub on floats, skis, and wheels! What do you think about that? (laughs) I'd say he'd be overjoyed. Well, I think he's gonna be overjoyed too, it sounds like he's got a good mentor in you, but we need to keep this on the hush-hush because we wanna go ahead and do a surprise reveal over at Greenville Downtown Airport on Monday, if you and he are in town. Then David called Wade, asking him to participate in an interview about older student pilots. On Monday, David met Wade at the flight school, escorts him to the interview room, and the rest of us pulled the Super Cub out of hiding. Wade doesn't have a clue, even though David gives him a big one. Do you have a favorite thing about aviation? What is it that draws you to it? Well, I think for me it's probably the learning of a exciting new adventure, and being in the air, and a vehicle is exciting. I think, of course, I'm probably like most people. I think soloing was probably an exhilarating experience. What type of aviation would you like to pursue? What's your dream airplane? I'm going to be a Delta pilot. Okay, there you go. (laughs) They need the help these days. Maybe a 737, 747, I don't know. Okay. No float plane experience, is that something you, I mean there are lakes around here that you could land in, and you, do you do any fishing, for instance? Well, years ago. Because, I mean, you could do that, you could land in Lake Murray, or Lake Anderson, drop a line in, something like that. That's where I fished, Lake Murray. Is that right? When I was younger, because I'm originally from Newberry. Gotcha, gotcha, well-- Well, are you offering me a floatplane so I can learn floatplane flying? Well, I did see an airplane out there, that looks like it might have been pretty cool for photos, Warren do you think that, do you wanna get a couple of seconds of video by an airplane out there? Yeah, why don't we just get a few cutaways here before we head out. We're going to get a couple of pictures out by the airplane out there. So it was an elaborate ruse.
It was. And it takes a long time to put those things together, a lot of moving parts between Mark Baker's schedule, and all of our schedules, and in this case the flight instructor, and Wade himself, and weather, of course, to move that VFR only airplane down there, so anyhow. A lot of things had to come together, we mapped it out, and I've got to tell you, it came off exactly as we planned it, so, doesn't always happen that way. You know, 'cause you've been involved for years in these giveaways, and you're right, there's a lot of moving parts, so glad it came together so well. Yeah, it absolutely did.
And congratulations to Wade. Yeah, absolutely, congratulations Wade, have fun with the airplane. And if you're bummed you didn't win the Super Cub, don't worry, there's another chance to win in 2020. AOPA Pilot editor at large, David Hirschman, introduces us to the next sweepstakes airplane. The Canadian prairie is a harsh place in winter. Whipping sub-zero winds roar down form the Arctic, and nothing in this flat, featureless terrain even slows them down. But it's here, in a oil-patch town in Saskatchewan, that AOPA found your 2020 sweepstakes RV-10. A diamond in the rough that's undergoing a total transformation that will provide new insights into the performance, technology and value, it can be found an experimental, amateur-built aircraft. This RV-10 is now registered in the United States as November-260-Mike-Golf. It was built from a Vans aircraft kit in 2007, and it hasn't lead an easy life. Chipped paint on the leading edges is from frequent stops at gravel runways. Two of its former owners learned to fly in this airplane, so it's safe to assume that not every landing has been a greaser. The RV-10 lived in a hangar, but has been exposed to some of the harshest weather in North America. Through it all, however, I can assure you that the airplane flies beautifully. I helped ferry 260-Mike-Golf to AOPA's home base in Frederick, Maryland in February. And this ugly duckling's metamorphosis into a swan is well underway. The first step was replacing the VFR-only avionics with a three screen, quadruple redundant, digital IFR panel from advanced flight systems Avidyne, and AeroSport. The pre-wired panel was built, wired, and tested by advanced flight systems in Portland, Oregon, then installed in Maryland. Now it can fly with confidence to aviation events around the country. Next comes the interior, the Spartan barebone seats and foam panels were torn out, and replaced with a custom design from SF Sport Aviation in Delray Beach, Florida. The final step will be a new paint job, and an original look from Scheme Designers. By the time the winner of the 2020 AOPA Sweepstakes gets this airplane late next year, the transformation will be complete. Not even the original builder of this airplane will recognize it. Dave Hirschman, AOPA Live. And, if you're coming to Oshkosh, you can see this sweepstakes RV-10 in person at the AOPA campus. Come see us by the brown arch. When you think of the Van's RV crowd, formation flight may come to mind. It seems the RV pilots can't get enough of it. Now, formation pilots are getting a break from the FAA. The FARs previously required all aircraft equipped with ADS-B-Out, to transmit at all times. With the new rule, non-lead aircraft information flights, as well as flights that have to do with law enforcement or national security, can turn off the broadcast. It causes havoc with air traffic control systems when aircraft are so close to one another. The rule is a win that AOPA pushed for. So this rule, it was, whenever we rate big new rule, like the ADS-B-Out mandate, there's always unintended consequences, this is a prime example of that. It was something somebody didn't think of. And unfortunately, with the regulatory process, it's moving a mountain to get a rule changed, and that's what we really had to do with this, we had to band together with law enforcement agencies, and warbirds and EAA, and everybody, and push the FAA to make this change, so, we're all pleased to see it take effect. Yeah, and for guys who fly a lot of formations, it's gonna to make a big difference. It is.
Again, it seems like a small thing, but it's big deal when you're dealing with ATC. It is.
(laughs) We can change the world of aviation. Pretty strong stuff from the boss, and by we, he means you. He's talking about AOPA's "You Can Fly" program, and how it's already making a difference. This program has been so significant in things it has done for getting people back into flying, get these people flying, making flying more fun through flying clubs, and keeping people back in the game. But, we need your help, I mean, we're doing good, but we have hundreds of thousands of dollars left to raise. All right. By August 31st to get that pledge done. Right. That will help us get to that $2 million, that's dollar for dollar. We raise $2 million, Ray Foundation will match with up to $2 million. And I want to do what we did last year, is exceed that number. The James Ray Foundation has challenged pilots to donate to keep the "You Can Fly" program going strong. The Ray Foundation will match those donations, dollar for dollar, up to $2 million. Every pilot can go online, right now, go to aopafoundation.org/challenge, make sure it gets attributed to this area of match. Or you can always write a check and send it in, make sure in the memo section you say, for the challenge, and do that. But, I think the average pilot, by being aware, can contribute either online, send a check, or get the word out. And make a difference, in the end. Make a difference. And, being knowledgeable about this program is really also important. So you can see the full interview and hear, all the details from Mark on our websites, but it is important stuff. It is important, let's pull out all the stops. I mean, two million can do a lot to bring more people into flying, and support our "You Can Fly" initiative. Yeah, the other day it's four million. Yes. If we get the full match, but we do need everybody's help. Yes. (airplane engine roaring) The Red Bull Air Race may be ending, but the excitement isn't over yet. Aussie Matt Hall, winning the race this weekend in Hungary. AOPA Ambassador Michael Golian is in fifth place for the championship, but he had a good showing in the pen-ultimate race, making it into the round of eight. Martin Shonka leads the pack, the final race is in Japan in September. (upbeat lively music) Coming up, what you can expect at AirVenture next week. Plus, 50 years since Apollo 11, we'll be right back. The people of AOPA's legal services plan work to help protect your certificates. And they love to fly as much as you do. The AOPA legal services plan is offered as part of our pilot protection services. It's a members' only benefit, provided to thousands of pilots like you. Welcome back. It's aviation's biggest week, by the time you see this, most of us will be on our way to Wisconsin. AirVenture officially kicks off on Monday, 50th year it's been at Oshkosh. There'll be celebrations to mark that milestone, Burt Rutan will be honored, and it's the year of the fighter. AOPA has a lot in store for you as well, got lots of meetups with social media personalities, find the full schedule on our website, we'll be on the flight line at the brown arch again this year, we've got a lot of programming and events at the AOPA campus, see you there. There's going to be a lot of new gear to check out this year, and as we bring more portable electronic gadgets into our cockpits, USB power is becoming more critical. And that cigarette lighter adapter is not always the most elegant solution. Now, Garmin is joining a few other companies with a panel-mounted charger. Garmin claims the GSB-15 is the smallest dual-port USB charger designed for aircraft use. It has two, three-amp ports, and that's just enough juice to power two full sized tablets. The GSB-15 lists for $349. And speaking of things to add to your panel, the capable dine-on SkyView HDX can now be installed in nearly 600 airplane types. The SkyView HDX line has many options, including primary and backup flight displays, synthetic vision, engine monitoring, and more. Base cost, including STC for certificated airplanes is just under 10,000 bucks, and ION just received the approved model list STC from the FAA. And the FAA recently published new proposed rules for commercial space flight. AOPA supports the integration of commercial space operations into the National Airspace System, but we have some concerns about the proposed rule. AOPA, along with several other associations sent a letter to the FAA, asking for an extension to the comment period. The letter also suggests that strong collaboration is needed going forward between the commercial space and traditional aviation industries. So, I was in the commercial space office this week, not to talk about that rule because we're not allowed to do that once a rule is in the process, it's called ex-party communication. All right.
So I want to make that clear for anybody that's paying attention. But we were there to talk about ways to improve the collaboration with commercial space and more traditional operators, I think we're gonna be seeing more and more opportunities for AOPA to weigh in and help create solutions. Yeah, that's great, and I guess it says something to the state of commercial space operations that we're having to have these kind of conversations, that we're that close to a regular cadence of launches. We really are, we're just about there. Wow, pretty amazing. And it's an important week in space history, 50 years since Apollo 11 first took astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins up to the moon. A lot is being done to remember those historic first steps, but our own Mike Collins, AOPA technical editor, traces Armstrong's steps even further, back to his hometown in Ohio. This summer, the world will remember the first steps Neil Armstrong took on the face of the moon. But Armstrong's boyhood home of Wapakoneta, Ohio, has honored those historic steps since July 21st, 1969. Armstrong's family moved to a house in Wapakoneta, 60 miles north of Dayton, when he was in high school. He shared the bedroom at the top of the stairs with his brother, according to Karen Tullis, who bought the home in 1988. Here we at 601 West Benton Street in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and this is the boyhood home of Neil Armstrong, commonly known as Eagle's Landing. Today, she keeps space memorabilia in that bedroom. The home is not open to the public, but a number of astronauts have visited her there over the years. It's been great having an opportunity to preserve part of history, and especially Ohio history, with not only people here in United States, or in Ohio, but people around the world. Parts of Wapakoneta have changed little in appearance since Armstrong called it home. Additional space memorabilia can be found across town, at the Armstrong Air and Space museum, which opened in 1972. The unique structure was designed to resemble a futuristic moon base. It houses the Gemini eight capsule he commanded, as well as the Aeronca Champ in which Armstrong learned to fly during high school. But he had to walk to the prom, because he had not yet learned how to drive. There are other exhibits as well, as a Boy Scout in 1940, Armstrong signed this patrol flag. A page from his high school yearbook is on display, as is his backup Apollo spacesuit. Outside is an F5D Skylancer that he flew as a test pilot. These exhibits are certain to be popular during the anniversary of the first moonwalk. Mike Collins, AOPA Live. Hard to believe it's been 50 years. It is hard to believe. I remember sitting cross-legged in our family room, watching our black and white television while all that was unfolding. I do too! And it was pretty astounding, and now, actually I'm really fortunate in that I've met, I met Neil a couple of times, I've met Buzz Aldrin a few times, I don't think I've actually met Michael Collins, but I've talked to him on the phone, years ago, when I was at a different publication, I actually edited some copy that he had written an article for us. So, interesting to have interacted with those three guys. That's pretty special. Yeah, and Armstrong was quite an interesting fellow to talk to. I actually have his autograph, my aunt came, and he was famous for not doing autographs. Exactly. My aunt worked at Armstrong World Industries, and he happened to be a guest there shortly after the, it was in the 70's. And she cornered him, and shoved a cocktail napkin in his face, and he signed it. (laughs) Wow, that is unusual.
And so she gave it to me. He didn't like to sign stuff. No he didn't, so I thought that was kind of amusing. Yeah, that's pretty neat. Well, that's it for this week's show, I hope we will see you in Oshkosh, please do stop by and say hello. And if you can't make it in person, we'll bring you all the sights and sounds on our AOPA social media channels, as well as on a special edition of AOPA Live This Week, next Thursday, see you then. (upbeat lively music) There are many important things to consider before purchasing an aircraft. Let the experts at Aero-Space Reports help guide you through the process. We combine expert knowledge with our long-standing commitment to personalized customer service, to perfect your transaction. Learn more at aerospacereports.com.
