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Federal
Pavilion
AirVenture 2007 marked the 17th consecutive year
of the International Federal Partnership, located in the EAA’s Federal
Pavilion. Representatives from the U.S., Bahamas, and Canadian governments have
been planning for another successful event since AirVenture 2007.
Throughout the week of AirVenture 2007, the
Federal Pavilion included displays, exhibits, aircraft from the various
government agencies, live radar and weather monitoring demonstrations, and
interactive displays, including the Wright Flyer simulator. Display aircraft
include a vintage Fairchild aircraft that served with the U.S. National Park
Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Cessna 206 Amphibian airplane, National Guard
Counterdrug Program OH-58 helicopter, and several other amazing aircraft.
In addition to the displays and exhibits, several
forums were presented by the various government representatives. These forums
included live demonstrations, interactive presentations, and information
regarding the missions of the government agencies.
The Partnership also hosted EAA’s 13th
annual AirVenture Make-A-Wish day on Saturday, July 28th. The government
agencies with the International Federal Partnership, in association with EAA,
have continually provided a fun-filled day for these very special children and
their families. The day included a flight in EAA’s Bell 47 helicopter, a
flight in the EAA Ford Tri-Motor piloted by Gen. Charles “Chuck” Yeager, and
numerous other exciting activities.
Map of
Federal Pavilion location
Individual Federal Pavilion - IFP agency
information:
 Transport Canada: Transport Canada Civil Aviation develops and administers the
regulations and standards for the safe operations, manufacture, and maintenance
of aircraft in Canada.
Transport Canada is responsible for registering
aircraft and licensing pilots and maintenance personnel. We also establish,
monitor and enforce Canadian aviation safety regulations.
If you have questions about building or operating
aircraft, about pilots or maintenance licensing or about medical issues, stop by
the Canada Corner of the Federal Pavilion - we’ll be happy to help.
Wisconsin Air National Guard at Volk Field: The WI ANG is responsible for managing several pieces of military
Special use Airspace (SUA) areas, including restricted and military operations
areas. Volk Field ANG personnel will be on hand to discuss military Special Use
Airspace in Wisconsin and the Guard's innovative procedures to ensure both
military and civilian users of this limited airspace resource can accomplish
their diverse missions. Their display will include real-time radar displays of
the aircraft traffic in the state of Wisconsin during AirVenture. The WI ANG at
Volk Field welcomes any comments or queries on services provided at
1-800-972-8673. When flying through Central Wisconsin, contact Volk Approach
Control on 135.25 for flight advisories.
 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA):
NOAA conducts research and gathers data about global oceans,
atmosphere, space, and the sun and applies this knowledge to science and
services that touch the lives of all Americans. Within the Federal Pavilion you’ll
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 National Weather Service
(NWS)/NOAA: View four
continuous live internet weather feeds from various locations around the
country, plus NOAA personnel will be on hand to answer your questions. The NWS
provides early warnings of dangerous weather and aviation weather information to
the FAA's Flight Service Stations (AFSS) and Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC)
for day-to-day pilot weather briefings. Additionally, the NWS provides general
weather, hydrologic and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States,
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 Search And Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking
(SARSAT)
System - NOAA: As an integral part of worldwide search and rescue, NOAA
operates the Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking (SARSAT) System. SARSAT
detects and locates mariners, aviators, and recreational enthusiasts in distress
almost anywhere in the world at anytime and in almost any condition. SARSAT uses
a constellation of NOAA satellites in low-earth and geostationary orbits to
detect and locate aviators, mariners, and land-based users in distress. The
satellites relay distress signals from emergency beacons to a network of ground
stations and ultimately to NOAA-SARSAT's U.S. Mission Control Center (USMCC) in
Suitland, Maryland. The USMCC processes the distress signal and alerts either
the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Coast Guard as to who is in distress and, more
importantly, where they are located. NOAA-SARSAT is a part of the international
Cospas-Sarsat Program to which 36 nations belong. Established in 1982, the
SARSAT system has helped save over 18,000 individuals from life-threatening
situations. Truly, SARSAT takes the "search" out of search and rescue! |
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The U.S. National Park Service (NPS): Created more than 100 years ago, the National Park system
has grown to more than 380 units representing America’s diverse cultural and
natural heritage. The NPS operates a broad range of helicopters and fixed-wing
aircraft, flying around 20,000 hours annually in support of all the National
park sites.
NPS rangers will present forums throughout the
week at AirVenture. Rangers will answer questions regarding aviation access to the
National Park system, plus advisory information for people flying near high-risk
wildfire areas.
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 FAA National Aeronautical Charting Office
(NACO): NACO produces and distributes high quality aeronautical
charts, digital data, and related aviation publications for the FAA, DOD, and
all modes of the civilian aviation community. These charts and related
publications allow pilots to safely and efficiently navigate throughout the
National Airspace System (NAS). Visit us to learn more about our new digital
products, including the Sectional and Terminal Raster Aeronautical Charts and
the Electronic Terminal Instrument Procedures. |
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 Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine
Operations (AMO): This
integral component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is charged with
protecting and American people and critical infrastructure using an integrated
and coordinated air and marine force to deter, interdict, and prevent acts of
terrorism arising from unlawful movement of people and goods across the borders
of the United States. Our booth and aircraft (C-210 and Citation II) will be
manned by AMO personnel ready to discuss AMO's three core missions:
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 The United State Border Patrol: The United States Border Patrol is the enforcement arm of the
DHS. Established in 1924, the Border Patrol's mission is to provide for the
national security of the United States between the designated Ports of Entry and
to deter, detect, interdict and apprehend those who attempt to illegally enter
the United States or attempt to transport any manner of terrorist weapons or
contraband across our sovereign borders. Border Patrol Pilots and Agents will be
on hand to discuss our display aircraft and our mission. |
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 Customs and Border Protection - Field Operations:
Part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the uniformed officers of
this agency will be discussing the day-to-day operations of inspecting vehicles,
cargo, and people to as they enter the United States at airports, seaports, and
land border ports. We will once again be presenting information regarding
general aviation clearance procedures, as well as provide canine drug detector
dog presentations. Officers will be on hand to explain current customs clearance
procedures and answer questions. |
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 Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority: Representatives from south of the border will be happy to answer
questions regarding personal travel in Bahamas, including flight procedures,
weather information, NOTAMS and other information.
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 U.S. Department of the Interior - Aviation & Fire: This presentation is sponsored by a consortium of the four
wildland firefighting agencies from the Department of the Interior. The Bureau
of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
and National Park Service have a high degree of interest in educating the
general aviation pilot about the inherent dangers associated with non-participating
aircraft operating in the vicinity of wildland fires.
The display provided in the Federal Pavilion
provides for a live demonstration of how to obtain the latest, real time
information on current airspace flight restrictions identified by Temporary
Flight Restrictions (TFR). This will allow pilots to include this procedure in
their normal flight planning process.
Additional information is available to assist
homeowners living in forested urban interface areas to make their home Fire
Safe.
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 Transportation Security Administration: Created after the events of September 11, 2001 the TSA is charged
with protecting the Nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of
movement for people and commerce. The directorate for general aviation will have
personnel on hand to discuss general aviation security measures for personnel,
aircraft, airport facilities, surveillance, security plans and communication,
which are covered in the TSA's recommended security guidelines for general
aviation airports. TSA representatives from local federally regulated airports
will also be on hand to assist air travelers with information including key
travel tips and other security measures taking place across the country that
effect the traveling public.
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 U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS): The USFWS is celebrating the 50th
anniversary of aerial waterfowl surveys. Each spring for the past 50 years, teams of U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service pilot-biologists take to
the skies to survey North America's waterfowl breeding grounds. Together with the Canadian Wildlife Service, the USFWS annually conducts the largest
and most reliable wildlife survey in world. The results of these surveys determine the status of North America's waterfowl populations; play a
significant role in setting waterfowl hunting regulations; and continue to guide the decisions of waterfowl managers throughout North America.
The
Service plans to display a Cessna 206 Amphibian used through out the continent
for waterfowl surveys. Pilot-biologists will be present to explain the USFWS
aviation program and the role of aircraft as a wildlife management tool.
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 National
Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) - The NTSB is the United States
government's voice for transportation safety. It investigates all civil
aviation accidents in the United States, and significant rail, marine,
highway and pipeline accidents, determines the probable cause of each
accident, and issues safety recommendations that, if followed, prevent
similar accidents from ever happening again. Since its establishment in
1967, the NTSB has investigated more than 128,000 aviation accidents and
over 10,000 surface transportation accidents. It has issued over 12,600
safety recommendations based upon its investigations and conclusions, of
which an impressive 82 percent have been implemented including Safety
Recommendation A97-55 that addressed the lack of comparable flight
training for experimental amateur-built aircraft owners/pilots.
For additional information about the NTSB,
and to access all of the NTSB accident reports, see their web site at www.ntsb.gov.
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 National
Research Council Canada (NRC) Institute for Aerospace Research (NRC
Aerospace): As Canada's national aerospace laboratory, the NRC
Institute for Aerospace Research (NRC Aerospace) conducts R&D across
the full spectrum of issues related to the design, manufacture,
performance, use and safety of air and space vehicles. Within its Flight
Research Laboratory, engineering research staff specialize in airborne
research and flight tests, explore flight mechanics and avionics
technologies, and provide expertise in aircraft safety related systems
and accident investigations. To carry out these studies, NRC Aerospace
develops, maintains, and operates a small fleet of dedicated research
aircraft that includes a Bell 412 Advanced Systems Research Aircraft,
Bell 205 airborne simulator, Convair 580, Falcon 20, Twin Otter, and
Harvard Mark IV. Photo courtesy of the National Research Council Canada.
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National Guard Counterdrug
Program:
Mission statement
The National Guard Counterdrug Program conducts a full spectrum
campaign that bridges the gap between and among Department of Defense
and non-DoD institutions in the fight against illicit drugs and
transnational threats to the homeland. We support law enforcement and
community based Counterdrug operations at all levels of government to
anticipate, deter, and defeat these threats in order to enhance national
security and protect our society. We encourage you to visit the WI
National Guard Counterdrug Program booth in the Federal Pavilion, and be
sure to look at our display aircraft on the outside of the
Pavilion.
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 RC-26B - Eleven states
operate a single RC-26B aircraft. This aircraft is equipped with a
sensor pod for photo reconnaissance, Infrared (IR)/Closed Circuit
Television (CCVT) monitoring, surveillance, and command and control
capabilities to support LEAs in counterdrug investigations. It can
provide wet film and digital photography, a Versatron Forward Looking
Infrared (FLIR)/television sensor, spotter scope and a laser range
finder with dual video recorders. The Mission Systems Operator (MSO)
console includes an extensive communications suite and a Situation
Awareness Display (SAD) with street level mapping which integrates the
sensors and navigation inputs onto a moving map display.
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 OH-58A - Currently,
the CD RAID Program has 125 OH-58 helicopters among 37 states and
territories. The mission package includes: Thermal Imaging Systems (TIS/FLIR),
a NITE-SUN search light, night vision system capabilities, high skid
gear, a Global Wulfsberg LEA-compatible radio with 350 preset channels
and relay mode capability and a Global Positioning System (GPS). In
2009, the ARNG will replace this airframe with a new light utility
helicopter, distributing 144 aircraft among 41 states and territories.
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