94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consulting Group Surveys The Only Airworthy Grumman G-21A Goose in Miami, Florida

A trait of all seaplanes, the location of the engine throttles on the overhead of the cockpit. Shown here are the Goose two engine throttle and mixture levers
Shown is the Goose small, but spacious cabin area which is able to seat a total of six passenger and with 300Lbs of baggage /cargo within the cargo hold behind the oval door
Unlike today modern aircraft, which on could find at least on CRT display screen, the Grumman Goose is a truly a classic of "steam dials and clocks" Show here is the pilots controls

An unmistakable and striking profile of the Grumman Goose as she sittings on the rain slick ramp at Miami Executive Fix Base Operator at Opa Locka Airport

N119AA is one of very few fully airworthy Grumman Goose which still graces our skies and remind us of time long gone were aviation and maritime both shared a common bond

This forward nose view show the boat hull fuselage and its retractable landing gears very similar in appearance and mechanical nature to another famous Grumman aircraft, the Grumman F4F Wildcat, the stubby and tough Navy carrier fighter of World War II.

A tremendous level appreciation toward Captain Jack Bentcourt, the Goose rated pilot who show us around and explained the many attribute of the aircraft with great interest and impeccable detail. Captain Jack has a long and establish level of experience flying seaplanes

Opa Locka, Florida (KOPF) July 29th 2009: As the world famous motto that of a U.S. Post Office intrepid mail carriers to deliver the mail in any weather condition, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) subscribes to the same notion, as not even the dynamic summer weather of Miami was able to keep the (94th ACG) from taking full advantage of an invite to survey and review South Florida only airworthy Grumman Goose.

Arriving on the tail end of passing rain shower, the (94th ACG) was given full access to see the aircraft up close and in her full splendor.

As amazing as the aircraft is up close so is its history and its operational life. Originally, commission by the 1930's money moguls of Wall Street as an amble means to "commute" from lower Manhattan to their many mansions on Long Island, Grumman Aircraft was task to create what become the "Goose" The Goose marked many first for the Grumman Corporation, as it was Grumman's first twin engine aircraft and Grumman only aircraft that enter world airline service. N119AA made her way to Miami from Colombia after spending a great deal of time well preserved in an aviation museum after ending one if its operational chapters in Colombia.

The aircraft was purchased and impeccability restored by Mr. Roberto Gomez (Pilot) and his crew of "aviation artisan's" and thus brought to Miami, ferried by Captain Jack. N119AA will soon grace the skies over Miami carrying sightseeing passenger from the world famous "Watson Island" the United States oldest seaplane base known on the charts as "X44".

As a footnote, the aircraft has already caught the attention of the world famous actor and accomplished pilot John Travolta when pasting through Miami Executive when recently visiting the Miami area.

Currently, the (94th ACG) is assisting the "Miami Seaplane Base" group and Mr. Roberto Gomez to sort out a flurry of regulatory, insurance and risk management issues prior to commencement of pending sightseeing flights.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consulting Group at New York City JFK Airport Damage Survey of Royal Air Morocco B767-300ER

Jamaica, New York / JFK Airport, July 2nd 2009: Called upon for the benefit of Underwriters, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group were tasked to under take a visual survey of damages caused to a Royal Air Morocco, Boeing, ETOPS rated 767-300ER, that sustained heavy structural damage as a result of a hard landing at New York John F. Kennedy Airport.

Still within the confine and thus legally respecting the establishment of a confidentially clause, thus for the protection of Underwriters and the carrier and unlike our past informative and detailed articles, we are not at liberty to disclose any such details as the aircraft tail number, date of the damages and / or its pending disposition of the aircraft and what shall occur. But one thing could be mentioned that this event marks the third time within a period of six years in which the presence of the (94th ACG) has been summon and utilized within the New York Tri-State area concerning aviation losses.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consulting Group and The NYPD Aviation Unit Bell 412EP "23"

Brooklyn, New York, Floyd Bennett Field, June 30th 2009:

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.