94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consulting Group Gets an Inside Look at The Brazilian Air Force EMB-145 RS/AGS Surveillance Aircraft

After a quick, but heavy seasonal rain showers, which fell upon the flight line at N.A.S Key West, the visit was not dampen, but provided the special effect for this photograph aircraft (FAB 6751) all thanks to Mother Nature
The flight-deck of the EMB-145 RS/AGS with flight crews about to undertake their pre-flight check list run. Basically, the cockpit is very similar to the commercial variant of the ERJ-145 Regional Jet

The sides and lower "Blisters" and "Bulge" houses the aircraft main strength its synthetic aperture radar sensors and antennas. Despite the unorthodox appearance, and the "deformation" of the fuselage, it proves to be very aerodynamic and does not stymie the aircraft performance in flight Shown at his station onboard aircraft (FAB 6751) is the sensor one operator. Sensor One (SS1) station handles the synthetic aperture radar tracking and control. The inner cabin is equipped with five other "Sensor" stations.

N.A.S Key West, Key West, Florida 6/7 June 2009: On the weekend in which American service Veterans past and present celebrated D-Day +Plus 65 years, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group were invited to Naval Air Station Key West so as to get an upfront and controlled operational tour of the Brazilian Air Force latest surveillance aircraft, the EMB-145 RS/AGS.

The EMB 145 RS/AGS is an advanced asset capable of providing real-time and near real-time imagery and electronic intelligence over ground objectives.

It's equipped with an extensive sensor suite ranging from a high-performance Synthetic Aperture Radar to Electro-Optical and Multi-Spectral sensors in addition to communications and electronic exploitation systems. It's capable of reaching operating areas and altitudes in a very short time. The EMB 145 RS/AGS is another member of the successful family of Intelligence, Reconnaissance and Surveillance aircraft based on Embraer regional ERJ 145 jet and is one of the world's most advanced and powerful Remote Sensing aircraft currently available.

The aircraft is powered by the Rolls Royce AE3007 engine which produces about 20% more thrust than the commercial version operating as a Regional Jets.

The visit which was coordinated by and between the Brazilian Consultant of Miami and the U.S. Air Force Association, allowed the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group to be the only Miami based Aviation Consultant Firm to have had this privilege. As the market and world events continue to change, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group within the past twenty months has found itself accomplishing and tending to more issue either directly or indirectly consisting Military matters both within the Continental United States or as its know within the "business" outside of "CONUS". Thus a testament to its continuous flexibility to adapt and engage various and board aviation issues.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consulting Group Undertakes an Operational Visit of U.S.C.G Air Station Miami

Shown from left to right: Roosevelt Viana of ProAero Aviation LLC of Brazil / 94th ACG partner, U.S.C.G Air Station Miami Flight Safety Officer Lt. Dan Deutermann and Benny F. Benitez Founder & CEO 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group

Roosevelt Viana enjoys a laughs with Lt. Deutermann, as they share stories of helicopter operations and compare the difference and similarity's between the Brazilian Air Force of which Roosevelt flew for and the United States Coast Guard Coast Guard HU-25 "Falcon" # 2135 is towed out of the hangar for a scheduled operational flight. The HU-25 undertake many law enforcement missions
A line up of U.S.C.G Air Station Miami Fleet of HH-65C's. U.S.C.G Air Station Miami currently has and operates a total of six (6) HH-65C's. These helicopters serve as a multi-mission search and rescue (SAR) platforms
One of the first newly delivered "MH-65" to the air station. The MH-65 is a new version of the "HH-65" capable of having self defense in the way of mounted machine guns, "up armor" and much more powerful engines. Note: The yellow hose plugged into the side of aircraft "6606" is a "Humidifier / Humidity" controlled air supplied into the cabin, as the local weather in Miami is not conducive to avionics and interior items and all station aircraft's when on the ground are in a sort of "controlled storage condition" for preservation
#2102 one of five (5) HU-25 assigned to U.S.C.G Air Station Miami. The HU-25 is a solid and stable platform mostly utilized for law enforcement missions and duties. In the very near future the venerable HU-25 will be replaced with the CASA 235-300 aircraft, which the U.S.C.G has given it the classification of the HC-144 of which the agency shall receive a total of 36 aircraft's and of which the type shall be stationed at C.G.A.S. Miami

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Founder & CEO Benny F. Benitez is given a full interior / equipment check-out within the HU-25 #2102. Situated in the rear of the HU-25 cabin is the "Surveillance Control Station" The HU-25 is equipped with a lower belly "IR / FLIR" unit

Opa Locka, Florida 2nd June 2009: In their never ending support toward those who protect our Nations boarders and interest, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) is establishing a professional relationship with the United States Coast Guard Air Station Miami to provide a supplementary training factor toward their Crew Resource Management (CRM) training for the flight crews.

Blending the real life experience of actually meeting and speaking to survivors of well established and studied commercial airline crashes such as Eastern Airlines Flight 401, the 1972 crash of a Lockheed L-1011, which established and started (CRM).

The (94th ACG) is closely working with the Air Station Flight Safety Department to blend their experience, contacts and training materials from the commercial airline realm so as to "enhance" the U.S.C.G. Aircrews training syllabus for their safety stand down training period.

The Command at Air Station Miami is both supportive and appreciative of the (94th ACG) efforts. As multi-mission / multi-talented organization, the (94th ACG) taps and draws upon their past and established military experience in such areas as aviation training, maintenance, operations and mission planning, especially with squadron level safety stand downs.

Also, in another project of which the (94th ACG) is possibly to undertake, concerns the training of the Panamanian Self Defense Force in a general safety / risk reduction familiarization (FAM) course toward safe aviation operation for their fleet consisting of civilian helicopters and small general aviation aircraft's, the U.S. Coast Guard has indicated that they would be able to assist the (94th ACG) with their project concerning the Panamanian Self Defense Force.

the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consulting Group Salutes RAF Flight Lieutenant Michelle Goodman, The RAF 1st Woman D.F.C Recipient

Royal Air Force (R.A.F) Helicopter Pilot Flight Lieutenant Michelle Goodman the R.A.F first woman Distinguish Flying Cross recipient.

RAF Brize Norton 1st June 2009: In a phone interview, the Founder & CEO of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group, Benny F. Benitez, through the assistance of the British Consulate in New York City had the professional pleasure of speaking to Royal Air Force Flight Lieutenant, Michelle Goodman to extend onto her a congratulatory "job well done" on behave of the Miami "305" aviation community for her awarded Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) on 7th March 2008 for services in Iraq.

On 1st June 2007, whilst flying a EH-101 Merlin, Flt Lt Goodman was the aircraft captain of the Incident Reaction Team (IRT) based at Basra Air Station concerning a high risk rescue mission. Hopefully, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group is working to have Flight Lieutenant visit Miami for the Nov 2009 Homestead U.S.A.F Airshow.

The 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Attendents "Fleet Week 2009" in New York City

U.S. Navy Aegis-Class Cruiser, the U.S.S Vella Gulf CG-72 slides below the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, as she enters the New York City Harbor

70-210mm zoomed photograph taken from the 40th floor at 55 Water Street overlooking New York City harbor. Seen on the flight deck of the U.S.S. Bonhomme Richard LHD-6 are a CH-53E Super Stallion, AH-1 Cobra, UH1-Huey, SH-60B Sea Hawk and the new V-22 Tilt-Rotor "Osprey"

Taken from the 50th floor at 55 Water Street a prefect view of New York City Harbor showing the U.S.S . Bonhomme Richards LHD-6 being approached by harbor tugs to assist her to her berthing

Taken from the foot at Battery Park, lower Manhattan Island by the Clinton Fort, the U.S.S. Vella Gulf CG-72 is seen passing Liberty Island and the famed statue of Liberty

Brooklyn & Manhattan, New York 23rd-24th May 2009: As its called within the Navy in a bit of "shore leave / liberty" from Miami, the Founder and CEO of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG), Benny F. Benitez returns to his hometown of New York City to take in the action of "Fleet Week" 2009 and to enjoy family, associates and good home Italian cooking back home in Brooklyn.

With a large portion of "Aviation Underwriters" based in New York City, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group takes full advantage during these much enjoyed visits back home to blend business with pleasure. Realizing that there is a good portion of "Aviation" contacts / business within lower Manhattan, the (94th ACG) is establishing an office in the popular and very cultural section of Brooklyn known as "Williamsburg" a mere 10 minutes by Subway to Wall Street and lower Manhattan. Soon, the (94th ACG) will be recruiting a team to maintain its presence in New York City.

The 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Supports Special Operations Project

Shown above is a Lockheed L-1011-500 completing its exterior paint job and final touch-up phase. This Lockheed L-1011 soldiers on as a "special project" platform and is one on many "Lockheed Products" serving in the defense and protection of U.S. National interest

No. 2 Engine infra-red sensor (IR) and jammer unit against surface to air (SAM) threat shown with red circle drawn around it for identification

No.1 Engine infra-red (IR) sensor and jamming unit similar installed unit located on the No.3 Engine position as well to protect from surface to air missile (SAM) threat

With tail number blanked out for security reason, aircraft " Hotel Zulu 01" as is known among the project members is shown having completed painting at an approved central U.S. aircraft facility

May 25-29th Location: CLASSIFIED: Under PHASE I of the classified Imminent Variable program, a certain U.S. Govt Defense Agency has completed a year of "proof of concept" testing and modifying a "leased" Lockheed L-1011-500 for use as a tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) platform.

Certain small details of the trails were first revealed to the public during an "UNCLASSIFIED" briefing at the expeditionary warfare exposition in Virginia, Beach, Virginia held back on 12th March by Captain Mark Mullins, a naval special warfare officer serving as deputy director of the US Navy Irregular Warfare Office at the Pentagon. Elements of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) were in attendance during the conference and are serving as the "link" between the DoD and the realm of commercial aviation concerning commercial aircraft leasing.

It is unclear as to where the subject aircraft will be utilized during the proof of concept phase, PHASE II, but by looking at the applied VIP paint scheme and by the symbol / logo applied onto the tail of the aircraft, the Middle Eastern region would be a good consideration.

Hotel-Zulu-1 "HZ-1" as the aircraft is known has been leased by a U.S. Government agency rather than purchased and the 94th ACG was instrumental during that phase of the project, as their knowledge and experience within the realm of aircraft leasing. With experience having been extrapolated whilst dealing with ITOCHU AirLease of Japan, GECAS, CIT and other world commercial aircraft leasing companies, the 94th ACG has proven to be an "asset" toward the project and their paying benefactors.

Within the Miami area folks are often heard asking members of the 94th ACG "now what is it that you guys do?" but before asking, one has to realize that the 94th ACG was stood up six years ago on the very same month and year in which the United States invaded Iraq and therefore escalated the "War On Terror". The common reply by the leadership and the members of the 94th ACG toward this query is "we are merely a boutique aviation consultant firm serving the Latin American aviation market", so they say.

The 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Reviews AWAS Leasing Surinam Airways B737-300 "PZ-TCO"

On a rain soaked ramp outside of the F&E Maintenance hangar at Opa Locka Airport, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group reviews AWAS Leasing B737-300 being leased to Surinam Airways

Opa Locka, Florida 22nd May 2009: In their relentless effort to monitor, observe and report on all issues related to aviation for the benefit of their clients and group member's, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) has focused on the recent developments at Surinam Airways.

The (94th ACG) has learned that it appears that Surinam airways may retire their sole B747-300 "PZ-TCM" in the latter part of the year. The CF6-50E2 powered aircraft which came from and thus been maintained by KLM is fast approaching a scheduled heavy check. It appears that Surinam Airways has opted to replace their B747-300 with a possible Airbus 340-300 so as to conduct their flight from Surinam to Amsterdam, Holland.

In speaking to AIRLINERS Magazine of Miami in another first for the airline is the addition of a leased B737-300 from AWAS Leasing which will be utilized on the Surinam / Miami run. The B737-300, "PZ-TCO" sits at the Opa Locka Airport outside of F&E Maintenance undergoing scheduled maintenance and "Weight Reduction" With a range of approximately 1,874 nautical miles between Surinam and Miami and with the high gross weight range of 2,255 nautical miles for 147 passengers, the AWAS leased B737-300 according to Boeing has a reserve diversion range of about 381 nautical miles and therefore a drastic "Weight Reduction" is being done to PZ-TCO. The aircraft is equipped with a forward air stair which is being removed for weight saving, as well as other measures which are being implemented. Its anticipated that PZ-TCO will be delivered to Surinam Airways within two weeks for revenue service. We wish Surinam Airways safe success with their new fleet aircraft.

The 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Visits The George T. Baker Aviation School of Miami-Dade

Newly added 1955 vintage Piper Apache tail number N1297P joins the George T. Baker maintenance fleet
George T.Baker School Principle Mr. Sean Gallagan hold parts fabricated by AutoCad and the school 3D mold generation machine
A functional Hydrogen Power Unit fabricated by George T. Baker students
Shown left to right:are George T. Baker students Juan Cruz and Christian Harris are shown with their fabricated Hydrogen Power Unit and Turbine Engine shown in the back, which they were part of the design and production team

Miami, Florida 21st May 2009: As a proponent and supporter of "Miami Aviation 305" the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) has called on the instructional staff at George T. Baker to assist and to add their expertise and instructional forte toward a project in which is being developed by the (94th ACG) so as to create and facilitate an aviation / familiarization safety standard course for the Self Defense Force of Panama for their rotary winged and general aviation aircraft's.

Through the Panamanian Embassy, the (94th ACG) has been tasked to provide the training. Recognizing the talent of the instructors at the George T. Baker school, the (94th ACG) is calling upon the school for instructional support. (94th ACG) Founder and CEO, Benny F. Benitez visited and met with the school principle and follow colleague, Mr. Sean Gallagan who took the opportunity to provide the visiting (94th ACG) team a first hand look at the school, its facilities and training equipment.

The (94th ACG) received a very impressive and informative tour of the school and found it more like visiting an airline maintenance base / MRO then a FAR-147 instructional facility, as the quality of the facilities, equipment and the experience of the staff was found to be first rate. This will be a developing story and future articles shall be published and posted.