94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group & The George T. Baker Aviation School of Miami, Florida, Ltjg. Everett Alvarez, USN, Douglas, A-4C Skyhawk, VA-144 Tribute Continued Project 2014 4th Quarter Update

The cement placement pads location to settle the A-4D Skyhawk onto

Pad locations have been borrowed for the pouring of the cement

A nice side view of 411 as she bask in warm Miami sun light

Miami, Florida 25th November 2014: With the aircraft amazing cosmetic restoration about 90% completed the next step is to fashion the cement pads onto which the main and nose landing gears shall rest on. Before the commencement of the restoration effort, the aircraft merely sat on the grass and with the large amount of annual rain fall here in Miami, Florida the danger of it sinking into the grass was evident and therefore the creation of the cement resting pads became a requirement in the overall effort. We are reaching out to a few local Miami based construction companies for a few shovel loads of cement to hopefully be donated.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Host An Aviation Educational Delegation from A Venezuelan Aviation Technical School Visiting Miami, Florida

Shown by the number one engine of the Boeing 737-200 N205AU at the George T. Baker Aviation School of Miami, Florida is 94th ACG Founder and CEO Benny F. Benitez with Mr. Basilio Sanchez and Mrs. Enilda Sanchez visiting from Venezuela discussing the benefit of having such an aircraft for training purpose for newly trained and licensed industry Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMT's)

The basic of what an "Quick Engine Change" (QEC) is all about and how its removal and re-installation adds to the benefit of training to future Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMT's) at the school and enforces good maintenance practices such as safety wiring

The visiting guest show at the School general aviation / aircraft maintenance yard

Poised for a photo along side the N205AU, the Boeing 737-200 which the 94th ACG organized its donation to the School with the help of many as a few of the proud names are shown on the fuselage

Shown is Benny presenting some of the great an creative work done by the highly motivated students at the School. A JT8D engine stator section is utilized as the circular frame of creative display table

Miami, Florida 17th October 2014: Recognized as a world class aviation consultant organization with a strong, professional presence within the Latin American aviation market, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) are often sort after by aviation investors, idealist and business developers for guidance, such is the case with Mr. Basilio Sanchez who owns and operates an aviation technical school in Venezuela. 

Via a member company and allied of the (94th ACG) known as Mach One Aviation Services who are the group main FAA regulatory specialist under the tutelage of Mr. Jimmy Perez was instrumental in channeling Mr. Sanchez to the (94th ACG) for advisement on the finer details concerning a FAA, FAR-147 aviation school. Mr. Sanchez and his Wife Enilda were given a full tour of the George T. Baker Aviation School with personal meeting with various members of staff. 

We have laid the ground works for a possible 2015 project to advise and assist Mr. Sanchez as to how to export the qualities of a U.S. based FAR-147 school qualities to his institution in Venezuela. We thank Mach One for their professionalism in assisting us to reach out to Mr. Sanchez.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Is Once Again Recognized By An Allied Foreign Government For Their Providing Of Technical Services and Training

Shown from left to right a distinguished gathering of individuals who were present for the recognition  of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) award medal of the Guatemalan National Police, they are: Assistant Secretary William Brown, U.S. Department of State, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, Miami-Dade Police J.D. Patterson and U.S. Southern Command General John F. Kelly, USMC 

Being awarded the Guatemalan National Police Service medal by the Deputy Director of Operation for the Guatemalan National Police, General Pedro Esteban Lopez Garcia

Shown from left to right is Benny F. Benitez, Founder and CEO of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group with Mr. T.J. Salzar of the U.S. State Department in Guatemala who was responsible for the training coordination of the Guatemala National Police Special Forces Members while in Miami, Florida under the U.S. State Department International Narcotics Law enforcement (INL) Training program, which is supported and funded by the U.S.

The awarded medal by the Guatemalan National Police for our service in the application of specific and specialized training consisting of an aviation nature vital to the training and exposure of the operators  

Also as an added honor was presented with the badge worn by all civil police officer in Guatemala 

Miami, Florida 26th September 2014: For services rendered onto the Government of Guatemala in support of a U.S. Department of State International Narcotic Law enforcement (INL) requirement, Benny F. Benitez, the Founder and CEO of the 94th AeroClamis-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) was presented by the National Civil Police of Guatemala the Guatemalan Police Service Medal. 

The (94th ACG) was instrumental in working with their colleagues at Miami-Dade Police Special Response Team (SRT) to have added an "tactical aviation" element to the training of the visiting Guatemalan Commando's. who were under the tutelage of  SRT.

The (94th ACG) provided real world aircraft awareness and experience which was blended and added to the tactical environment in which the visiting Commando's trained in and where trained by SRT.

This marks the first international award to the (94th ACG) within the realm of blending aviation with real world tactical and security needs. The (94th ACG) in working with West Palm Beach, Florida JOMAR Tactical are engaging other allied Nations via the U.S. State Department International Narcotic Law enforcement (INL) program.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Host Escondilo, California Based Stanton Leasing In Their First Eever Miami, Florida Visitation and Aviation Industry Presentation

Show is Mrs. Suzan Stanton head of Escondilo, California based Stanton Leasing with Mr. Jack Tannir, owner of Global Turbine Services (GTS) a Miami, Florida based FAA / FAR-145, turbine engine shop which the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group had a hand in concerning its FAR-145 establishment back in 2013

The 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Group is industry known for coupling clients and industry friends together for the sake of mutual benefit and the expansion of overall business. As evident by bring Stanton Leasing into the sights of Global Turbine Services

During Suzan Stanton first ever company visitation to Miami, Florida not only did she visit and met with many Miami, Florida based FAA / FAR-145 shop owners who are within the network of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group, but she also visited the George T. Baker Aviation School. She met with Principle Rene Mantilla and got an informative tour of the school

During her Miami, Florida industry visitation, Suzan Stanton met with Mr. Israel Leppe owner of Alpha Aircraft Services a 20 plus years industry veteran of Auxiliary Power Units (APU) repair and overhauls. Mr. Leppe is a long time friend and client of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group

Its should be know that Alpha Aircraft Services an approved FAA / FAR-145 is but one of three companies within Miami, Florida is has and operates a fully functional Auxiliary Power Plant (APU) test cell in as were an (APU) could be fully tested for it pneumatic and electrical load requirements as well as its mechanical performance

Yet another client visited as this group known as Air Quality Aviation an FAA / FAR-145, Lockheed Approved repair and overhaul facility were the folks who originally informed Mr. Benny F. Benitez of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) of Mrs. Stanton and of Stanton Leasing and which the (94th ACG) capitalized on and coordinated Mrs. Stanton visitation to Miami, Florida 

Mrs. Suzan Stanton was the scheduled guest speak at the 15th October meeting of the Miami Maintenance Management Council (MMMC) which was held at the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant

Miami, Florida 14th-16th October, 2014: A side of their regulatory, technical and operational forte and experience in which the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant group under the leadership of its founder and CEO, Benny F. Benitez has established within the market since the organization was stood up for operation, back within the first quarter of 2003, since 2009 the group has developed a strong, well established and experienced source of financial recourse.

Through established alliances and relationships with well funded financial institutions, groups and individuals within Miami, New York, California and even in Switzerland, the (94th ACG) brings yet another added value service to the local South Florida aviation market. 

The sense of funding is important toward the sustainability of any aviation operation here within South Florida and the (94th ACG) has recognized that and therefore has acted.

In their constant quest for sustainable financial resources, the (94th ACG) reached out to Escondilo, California based Stanton Leasing Company and invited Mrs. Suzan Stanton the owner of Stanton Leasing to Miami to see first the viable aviation market here in South Florida.
The (94th ACG) looks forward toward working with the Stanton Leasing in bring sustainable source of funding to the local market in 2015.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Attends The Graduation Ceremony of the Guatemalan National Police Special Force

The color guard from the Guatemalan National Police Special Forces

Benny F. Benitez, Founder & CEO of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group with the graduation class leader on the right hand side minutes before the commencement  of the graduation ceremony which was held on Friday 29th August 2014

Our friends members of the Miami-Dade Police Special Response Team (SRT) who were the instructors to the visiting National Police Officers from Guatemala 

George T. Baker Aviation School Principle Rene Mantilla who was recognized by the Miami-Dade Police Department for his rolling in jointly working with the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group in their effort to have provided "certain" tactical law enforcement training by utilizing the Boeing 737-200 aircraft which the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group donated to the school in 2011

As sign of their appreciation and support the graduating class of Guatemalan National Police / Special Forces members presented this sign of recognition to the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group during the graduation ceremony 

Shown with Mr. Benny Benitez is Mr. Landry Carr U.S. Department of State and the head of the International Narcotics Law enforcement Program in Guatemala who was most appreciative and grateful for the specialized training that the 94th ACG interjected into the syllabus which consisted of the utilization of the Boeing 737-200

Shown with this award of appreciation from the graduating class is Miami-Dade Police Department Special Response Team (SRT) Training Supervisor, Officer T.L.

In appreciation for his utmost support of Law Enforcement and for assisting the Miami-Dade Police Special Response Team (SRT), Miami-Dade Police Director, J.D. Patterson presented Mr. Benny Benitez with a certificate of appreciation for his support and services

Miami, Florida 29th  August 2014: In a first time ever event within the local aviation market of South, Florida the two realms of  "aviation" and "tactical operations" were successfully blended with multiple beneficial attributes and success toward the Guatemalan National Police, the U.S. State Department International Naractics Law enforcement (INL) program and the Miami-Dade Police Special Response Team (SRT) and the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group was the only Miami based aviation consultant organization capable and able to have pulled it off.

In bringing a special level of training to the Miami-Dade (SRT) the top leadership of the Miami-Dade Police Department and the U.S. State Department recognized and acknowledged the service and effort that the (94th ACG) under the leadership of  its Founder and CEO, Benny F. Benitez provided and brought to the program. Despite no longer proudly wearing the uniform and gold wings of the the United States Navy, "Benny'' continues to serves in means that is often concealed and censored to his colleagues, friends and family, but every so often as in the case of this project the "overt" side of the operation shines with pride and reflection on his opted community that is Miami, Florida.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Assist In a U.S. State Department Requirement In Supporting The Miami-Dade Police Department Special Response Team (SRT) In The Training Of The Guatemalan Special Forces / National Police

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Founder and CEO Benny F. Benitez conduct the welcome introduction briefing to the Guatemalan Special Forces / National Police at the George T. Baker Aviation School library area prior to the commencement of the scheduled training event in support to the Miami-Dade Police Department Special Response Team

Members of the Guatemalan Special Forces / National Police stand at attention along their assigned seats as 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Founder and CEO Benny F. Benitez walks front center before welcoming and addressing them

Miami-Dade Police Department Special Response Team (SRT) members, with Officer "D" on the left and the team training Sergeant Officer "T" sharing the Department introduction

Shown in the cockpit of the George T. Baker Aviation School along with 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Founder and CEO Benny F. Benitez is Captain Codi Diamond who is a member of the (94th ACG) flight department and an integral part of all commercial aircraft technical / tactical training as the case with the prescribed training toward the Guatemalan Special Forces / National Police. Codi is also the President of Clipper Aviation Services Flight Training

Mr. J. Martinez of West Palm, Florida based JOMAR Tactical was present as the 94th ACG tactical coordinator and tactical subject matter expert. Mr. Martinez as well over a decade of real world, high security risk operational experience within the Middle East and as well a former Police Officer for the City of Raleigh, North Carolina

For sake of realistic training "FX" ammunition were used as evident with the Glock-17 Training pistols used to fire paint tip rounds. Theses pistols function and operate 100% like a real, lethal Glock-17 but ONLY "FX" ammunition could be fired from them 

Two of Miami Special Response Team (SRT) members inspect the training pistols before passing them out to their student in training 

Members of the Guatemalan Special Forces / National Police Team

Their "Tabs"

94th ACG Founder & CEO poised with the entire team in front of the Boeing 737-200 which was secured and obtained for the George T. Baker Aviation School by Benny back in 2011

The full end of the day, training mission accomplished pose by all who took part in the first aviation tactical training session every conducted by a Miami, Florida based aviation consultant group. Job well done by all who contributed to a worth wild training mission

Miami, Florida 15th August 2014: The 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) under the leadership of its Founder and CEO Benny F. Benitez has become the first and sole South Florida aviation consultant company to have diversified their trade craft and migrated into the realm of tactical issues with a strong sense of "aviation" as evident with the recent training in which they created to support a U.S. Department of State mandate in the training of members from the Guatemalan National Police Special Forces in support of the Miami Dade Police Special Response Team (SRT) who hosted the Guatemalan Operators.

Utilizing the Boeing 737-200 which the (94th ACG) donated to the George T. Baker Aviation School of Miami, Florida back on 2011, the SRT Team was able to demonstrate "Linear Assault" tactics to the Guatemalan Operators all the while taking into account "certain" issues and items associated and common to all commercial aircraft's to be aware off when storming and forcefully entering a commercial aircraft that were advised of by the (94th ACG) in both a pre-training session classroom instructions and general aircraft walk around / awareness.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group & The George T. Baker Aviation School of Miami, Florida, Ltjg. Everett Alvarez, USN, Douglas, A-4C Skyhawk, VA-144 Tribute Continued Project Update

The "Stars and Bars" right hand, forward fuselage area

The left side of aircraft "411" is being noticed by the viewing traffic along Le June Avenue

U.S. Navy Attack Squadron, VA-144 "Road Runner" logo is coming along very nicely 

Note that jet intake red warning markings have been applied

Aircraft "411" left side tail and rudder area awaiting the required markings of the airwing tail code of "NK" indicating a U.S. Navy, U.S. west coast base squadron

Continued progress on the left hand side of the fuselage

Miami, Florida 15th August 2014: The ongoing effort by the George T. Baker Aviation School is evident by the visible progress toward the application of U.S. Navy Attack Squadron VA-144 aircraft "411" markings from the 1960 era of U.S. Naval Aviation.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group & The George T. Baker Aviation School of Miami, Florida, Ltjg. Everett Alvarez, USN, Douglas, A-4C Skyhawk, VA-144 Tribute Continued Project Update

The marking of then Lt(jg.) Everett Alvarez A-4C Skyhawk of U.S. Navy Attack Squadron VA-144 is slowly coming to life, as the George T. Baker students apply the quality work

The "Stars and Bars" being applied along the aircraft side number "411"

The carrier U.S. Constellation, CV-64 had the carrier air wing code of "NK" indicating that it was a U.S. West Coast based squadron. The "9578" are the last four digits of the U.S. Navy Buno identification number, sort of the civilian version of an FAA tail number. Note the "Warner Brothers Road Runner" head being applied. That was the squadron mascot representing the name "The Road Runner"

Another trait marking of U.S. Navy Attack Squadron VA-144 was the light bolt applied to both sides of the aircraft fuselage. In the 1960's U.S. Navy aircraft were adorned with very colorful markings, as the modern day tactical grey paint scheme was not in effect

VA-144 "The Road Runners"

Miami, Florida 11th August 2014: The George T. Baker Aviation School continues with their great effort toward bringing U.S. Navy Attack Squadron VA-144 Douglas A-4C, Skyhawk, "411" to reality.