The document discusses private aviation assisting with relief efforts in Haiti by transporting supplies, the dedication of a monument at Orlando Executive Airport recognizing its role during World War 2 as an Army air base, and Showalter Flying Service supporting local aviation education groups including the EAA chapter and youth aviation class.

1. THE FLY PAPER
FEBRUARY 2010
SHOWALTER FLYING SERVICE
The Orlando Executive Airport (KORL)
400 Herndon Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803
Private Aviation “Fat Cats” Do It Again!
I have been privileged to Why Provo for fuel? air routes between the
take a couple of trips to Because so many pri- islands- lending a hand!
help in the relief effort vate aircraft have Fat Cat Aviation? NOT
following the Haiti Earth- “answered the bell” and HARDLY! I am prouder
Special points
quake last month. This flown down to help in to be an American avia-
of interest:
past Friday I was able to the relief effort, the tor today than all but a
Private Aviation take some critically entire southern Baha- few other times in my
Haiti Relief needed medical equip- mas and the D.R. are career. But those other
OEA Monument ment into the Dominican totally out of avgas and times included Andrew,
Republic to support the jet fuel! Katrina, the Guatemalan
Good Samaritan Hospital Earthquake many years
As I flew both ways last
in Jimana, on the border ago and the Hurricane
Friday, it was difficult to
of the D.R. and Haiti. damage in Belize.
get a position report or
I flew non-stop to Pro- frequency change call Whenever the big needs
Inside this issue:
vodenciales in the Turks through to Center. arise, so does the fleet of
and Caicos Islands where our country’s private
EAA Chapter 74 & 2 Why?
OYAC I refueled then flew aircraft! We deserve bet-
roundtrip back to Provo Because the system
ter press than we get!
RSA Meeting 2 and refueled again for was at capacity with
The consolation is that it
the trip back to KORL, Twin Cessnas, Aztecs,
is the best paying flying
where once again our Cherokee Sixes, 210’s,
I’ve ever done in terms
Above & Beyond 2
King Airs, Falcons, Gulf-
Award
fantastic Customs officer of fulfillment!
was cheerfully waiting streams, Global Ex-
Lodi’s Lowdown 2 presses and old private Tailwinds,
late for my return.
DC-3’s flying those few Bob
New Monument Dedicated to OEA
On Monday, January 25th Orlando and Orlando the property reverted
a State of Florida histori- Municipal (now Execu- back to the City and to-
cal monument was dedi- tive) Airport during day is operated by the
Contact us: cated. The dedication World War II. During this Greater Orlando Aviation
Phone: 407-894-7331
took place in the GOAA/ period in our history the Authority (GOAA). Cove-
Fax: 407-894-5094 OEA Community Room. Orlando Army Air Base nants in the turn over
E-mail: The monument, which is grew to more than 1000 agreement require the
jenny@showalter.com located at the NE corner acres and was the train- property to remain an
Web: of Livingston Street & ing base for many avia- airport or risk forfeiture
www.showalter.com
Maguire Boulevard, rec- tors who later served the back to the federal gov-
ognizes the contribu- country in both Europe ernment.
tions made by the City of and the Pacific. In 1946

2. The Fly Paper Page 2
Showalter Supports EAA Chapter 74 & OYAC By Richard Ortega
In consonance with the goals and objectives of the ongoing Orlando Youth Aviation
Class being held in the Showalter Flying Service facility, of the Orlando Executive
RSA Meeting for
OEA Users Airport, Richard A. Ortega, VP Aerospace Education for Florida contacted Maj. Fran-
cisco Cortes Commander of the AFJROTC Unit at Colonial High School and re-
The FAA Runway Safety Ac- quested two cadets to visit the EAA class Saturday, January 16, 2010. Conse-
tion (RSA) folks from Atlanta quently, Cadets Erick Cortes and Justine Wise volunteered to address the students
will be visiting our airport and their parents.
this month. They will hold a
Cadets Wise and Cortes addressed the class separately, but each of them distin-
meeting in the OEA Commu-
guished themselves by praising the merits of the academic and military studies
nity Room from 9AM to
mandated by the Air Force Junior ROTC Program. They explained that AFJROTC
noon on Tuesday, February
training demands commitment to excellence by all cadets in academics with em-
23rd. All customers and us-
phasis in math, sciences and technologies. Training enforces leadership education
ers of ORL are invited to
in all aspects of cadet efforts. The course work helps prepare cadets for positions
attend. We also encourage
of leadership in all career fields. They also have classes on military customs and
you to attend the OEA Advi-
courtesies and the USA flag etiquette, plus instructions on marching, drills and
sory Board meeting at 8AM
ceremonies.
prior to the RSA meeting
The two cadets took great pride in telling the students that AFJROTC cadets go on
also at the GOAA building.
field trips to visit Air Force Bases, airports, aviation activities, air shows, and busi-
If you have any questions,
nesses within the aerospace industry. In addition, Color Guards perform at athletic
please call the Greater Or-
events, parades, community celebrations and other City, State and National Com-
lando Aviation Authority
memorative celebrations. Most importantly, the AFJROTC training prepares cadets
OEA offices at 407-894-
for professional service to the United States of America and to become honorable
9831.
citizens in their community .
The students and the entire audience were impressed by the enviable performance
of Cadets Erick Cortes and Justine Wise. At the conclusion of their presentation,
Richard Ortega commended the two Cadets for their superb presentation. They
certainly brought great credit to themselves, the
FL-861 AFJROTC Unit at Colonial High School
and the entire AFJROTC training in Orange
County and the State of Florida.
Pictured: Richard Ortega CMSGT, USAF, (Ret.), VP Aero-
space Education for AFA, Florida congratulates AFJROTC
cadets Justine Wise and Erick Cortes for an outstanding
oral presentation to Middle School Students attending
Congratulations to our Ruler the Introduction to Aviation Course provided by the OYAC
of Refuelers, J.B. Angel, for and EAA Chapter 74 Leadership, held In the Showalter
Flying Service Facility.
receiving the Above & Be-
yond Award! This award Lodi’s Lowdown
has been passed among
Showalter employees for The January question was correctly answered by Parker McClellan & Nicholas
many years and is given out Musashe. Wilbur Wright flew across New York Harbor in 1909 with a canoe aboard
by the most recent recipient his aircraft. I also learned from Jeff Brown that he had a .22 caliber handgun as
to someone who has done well. Thanks for answering!
something outstanding. J.B. The February question is:
received this award for his
hard work, long hours and
What famous aviator was born on February 4th,
unwavering dedication to 1902?
our line service and Team
Please submit all answers to jenny@showalter.com or call 407-894-7331.
Showalter. Way to go, J.B!