94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Supports A New Miami Based FAR-145 Operation & Calls Upon The George T. Baker Aviation School For Technical Support

Shown from left to right is Benny Benitez founder of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group with Dr. Sean Gallagan, Principle of the George T. Baker Aviation School and Mr. Jack Tannir Founder and CEO of Global Turbine Services, Inc. a new and soon pending FAR-145 operator here in Miami. Shown meeting at Dr. Gallagan office to discuss as to how the George T. Baker Aviation School could assist the local aviation industry by the temporary / short term loan of a Pratt and Whitney PT6A-20 engine

Known as the "Facilitator", "The Fixer", "The Go To Guy" or "Our Guy In Miami" Benny Benitez a long time and avid supporter of the George T. Baker Aviation School has placed a twisted in his constant assistance toward the school in as now the School is being tapped in assisting a new, upstart, soon to be certified FAA, FAR-145 Repair Station, which is being stood by Mach One Aviation Services. Shown above are Dr. Sean Gallagan and Mr. Jack Tannir discussing details toward the lending of PT6A-20 engine. 

The Pratt and Whitney PT6A-20 engine is being loaned to Global Turbine Services, Inc. so as to assist and facilitate in their initial training of the engine type so as to comply with applicable and required FAA training in placing the engine model onto the Global Turbine Services, Inc. initial capability rating

Hoisted safely on board a transporter, the engine is being graciously and generously loaned for 30 day period by the George T. Baker Aviation School so as to support a new and upcoming FAR-145. In the manner in which Mach One Aviation Services invokes the issues of addressing safety and protocol, the loaner engine was accepted via the utilization of all proper and applicable paperwork and in accordance with the shop general manual when inducting any new tool or equipment into the shop

Placed and secured safely on board the transporter, the engine is ready to ship out onto Global Turbine Services Inc. shop for a short period of 30 days and thus becoming a value-added asset in assisting the shop in its endeavors toward obtaining their final FAA certification as Miami next and newest FAR-145 rated maintenance shop specializing in JT3D's, JT8D's and PT6's. Shown next to Mr. Jack Tannir is Mr. Jimmy Perez one of the principles of Mach One Aviation Services and Mr. Alex Munoz (not shown)

With the engine shown fully wrapped up in the background, Mr. Jack Tannir is shown speaking to Dr. Gallagan about his wiliness to show his personal and professional appreciation toward the School for their assistance and wiliness to support him and the local industry in supporting the School by any means possible or as Jack jokingly said to Dr. Gallagan "What Ever Benny Tells Me to Do". Truly an excellent example of professional cooperation within Miami diverse and constantly growing aviation industry

Miami, Florida 6th September 2013: Within their decade long operational period here in Miami since 2003, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) under the leadership of its Founder and CEO, Mr. Benny Benitez has instituted, organized and led the charge on many great projects that not only has had economical and commercial benefit for his organization and that of his partnering allied companies within "The Group", but has established many great community oriented projects and efforts that has benefited the likes of the local Cuban Community as with the Cuban An-2 Aircraft / Art Project in 2004, the establishment of a Summer Intern, paid job program for Baker Students at the Miami Sea Plane base during the Summer of 2010, the addition of obtaining a fully operational (engines included) Boeing 737-200 aircraft for the school in 2011 and the most recent U.S. Coast Guard HU-16 nose restoration project and a host of others smaller projects. 

But this time Benny and the (94th ACG) have changed the game board on behave of their friend and professional colleague, Mr. Jack Tannir who came to the school asking for their assistance. The assistance consists of the lending of a Pratt and Whitney PT6A-20 for a period of 30 days, so as to assist Mr. Tannir in the initial PT6A training toward obtaining his FAR-145 rating, so as to include the PT6A onto Global Turbine Services, Inc. operational specification (i.e.Ops Specs).
A hardy thank you to the George T. Baker School for their wiliness to assist as required and doing their part in standing up another FAA FAR-145 repair station here in Miami for the benefit of the local market.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Reports On An Upsatart, Opa Locka, Florida Based, FAR-135 Cargo Operation to Operate Former U.S. Navy Convair C-131B's / CV-240's

Originally obtained from the Davis Monthan Air Force Base storage inventory, this Convair CV-240 / U.S. Navy C-131 sits quietly and beautifully re-conditioned on the ramp at Opa Locka (KOPF) airport

The aircraft was originally manufactured for the U.S. Navy and designated as C-131 "Samaritan". It flew for Navy "VR" Squadrons tasked with logistical / transport duties. The model also operated with the United States Coast Guard designated at the HC-131A and the United Stated Air Force called it the C-131B / T-29 when it served as a in-flight trainer aircraft for navigator students

The Convair CV-240 / C-131 is powered by two, overhauled Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp redial engines 

The CV-240 / C-131 was delivered to the U.S. Navy with factory installed rear / starboard side cargo door which helped facilitate the on load and on load of palatalize cargo 

The two Pratt and Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp were totally overhauled and perform flawlessly 

The aircraft received and entire, full fuselage paint job that is nothing short of top delivery Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) quality. The overall white top and lower battleship gray lends to the aircraft prior military service. In reviewing the aircraft one can not help to call to mind the paint scheme of the Lockheed UP-3 Orion that once served as personnel shuttle / logistic aircraft at the former 

Naval Air Station Kefllavik (NAS Kef)  

The U.S. Navy C-131 in its active duty service colors. The aircraft was originally designated by the U.S. Navy as the "R4Y" until 1962 when it then was known as the C-131. The C-131 flew for the USAF until 1970. The USCG retired the aircraft in 1983 odldle enough at Opa Locka airport and finally the U.S. Naval Air Reserve retied the model in 1989 along with the Grumman C-1 thus ending the long and established the U.S. Navy aircraft radial engine operational history

Opa Locka, Florida 5th September 2013: Like a good solider a good plane never dies, it just fades away and the CV-240 / C-131 is still shinning brilliantly in its continued commercial service years after its creation and retirement from its original operators, hence the U.S. Navy, U.S Coast Guard, the U.S. Air Force and the Paraguayan Air Force.

The Convair C-131 Samaritan was produced from 1954 to 1956 by Convair. It is the military version of the Convair CV-240. From the group who brought us the brilliant restoration of the Eastern Airlines DC-7B, N836D under the technical leadership and expertise of Mr Carlos Gomez which operated with the Historical Flight Foundation has once again applied their outstanding skills in bringing this CV-240 / C-131 back to life.
Originally plucked out from of the Davis Monthan Air Force Base inventory of desert stored and preserved aircraft's as part of a four aircraft deal, this aircraft yet to receive an official FAA tail number is a testimony to the saying "if there is a will, there is a way". This aircraft is the first of three more to hopefully come on line and of which shall be enlisted to fly 13,500 lbs of commercial cargo to and from Opa Locka (KOPF) to the surrounding market consisting of the Caribbean Islands within the operational reach of the aircraft and with sights thus set on one particular Caribbean Island.
Keep posted to this story on our blog, as we shall provide continued updates and shall be creating new, additional and future "You Tube" segments concerning this aircraft and the project so as to be aired on "You Tube' under the Channel of "BennyTheJett1"

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Flight Department Personnel Continue To Train And Expand So As To Better Service And Provide Our Clients

One of 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group commercially rated, flight instructor-CFI, CFII, MEI rated Pilot Codi Diamond sits in the right seat of a Boeing 767-200 flight simulator during annual, required training period sessions in preparation for an upcoming international, Boeing 767 related consulting project

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Founder & CEO Benny F. Benitez gets check out on Boeing 767-200ER applicable APU and ground start procedures under the tutelage of Codi Diamond who is one of the two primary company / corporate pilots. The other aircrewman is Catherine Smallwood who is also an experienced, airline rated, CFI, CFII, MEI team member of the 94th ACG Unit.

Training and repeated training is one of the core missions imposed by the leadership at the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group, as we could only best service our clients by rendering onto them the experience and knowledge that the group harnesses and cohesively possesses and could render in added value solutions toward the client needs and requirements.

Miami, Florida 30th August 2013: The business philosophy of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) ever since the unit was stood up in early 2003 was and still is to this day ten years later evident in their motto of "the sole commodity that we render onto our client is solutions". 

For the unit to have achieve this unprecedented level of client service it all roles back to the simple saying of training, training and training in every and any aspect that the 94th ACG may find itself in toward rendering viable, economically feasible and formidable operational and business solutions toward the needs of their global clients. Constant flight training for its aircrew member is one if not the biggest variable for the unit to maintain. From Cessna 172's to Boeing 767 to even Lockheed C-130's, professionally knowing a platform, a system, a regulation or a format is the sole means to enabling the rendering of valid and viable solutions. 

Safety, Training and Profit (STP) are the goals which we bring to our clients.

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94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Continues To Report On the George T.Baker Aviation School USCG HU-16 Project

The almost finished HU-16 nose section just needs the "Snoopy' type nose radome unit to be attached. It was removed for painting and due to the tight quarters within the paint bay

Shown from left to right is George T. Baker Aviation School Instructor Mr. Rick Flores who along with his colleague Mr. Allan Munoz led the effort. Continued is Dr. Sean Gallagan, Principle, Captain Roberto Gomez, Operation Manager of Miami Sea Plane base and Benny F. Benitez Founder of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group and the creator of the USCG HU-16 project

The last item required is the application of two coats of clear finished to protect the paint scheme when exposed to the elements once its rolled out and displayed.  Initially the nose section will be displayed outside of the George T. Baker Aviation School and eventually at the Miami Sea Plane Base, X-44 

The nose section has been measure to be placed onto a boat tow trailer so as to be moved out from the school paint bay and placed for outdoor display and eventually to be towed out to the Miami Sea Plane Base in the near future

Miami, Florida 28th August 2013: Its been almost seven month since the students at the George T. Baker School under the technical guidance of their school instructors Mr. Allan Munoz and Mr. Rick Flores have led a tremendous effort which is visibly evident in the museum quality, exterior restoration of the Grumman Albatross, HU-16 nose section. The project is to be rolled out from the school paint bay as soon as the double coat of clear finish is applied to the hull so as to protect the paint job from the elements. 

Initially, the the restored nose section was slated to be transferred directly to the Miami Sea Plane Base, X-44, but do to the on going Port of Miami tunnel project and pending demolition and construction at the base, the nose section will be now be temporarily displayed out front of the George T. Baker School along the McDonnell Douglas A-4 sky hawk. As of the 28th August plans were being made to secure a 20ft long boat trailer to remove the nose out from the school paint bay. We shall report and post further articles on the project process.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group To Team Up With The Centers for Advance Aerospace Platforms & Application (CAAPA) To Import UAV Awareness To Miami / South Florida Aviation Industry

Shown photographed at the 19th June 2013 Miami Maintenance Management Council (MMMC) monthly meeting at the Miami Springs Country Club is Captain Larry Harvery, USN (Ret.) Executive Director for the Center of Advanced Aerospace Platforms & Applications (CAAPA) and Benny F. Benitez Founder & CEO of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group two former U.S. Navy Flyers

Mr. Harvey having a side bar chat after his informative speech about Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV's) at the (MMMC). Shown is Mr. Harvey speaking about UAV issues with Mr. Roger Jarman of Atlantic Models as Ms. Kim Mercer listens and part takes in the conversation 

Ms. Kim Mercer an (MMMC) Board of Director and Mr. Harvey sharing a laugh at the (MMMC) meeting

Undoubtedly the best, world wide recognized image of an Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) the Atomic General MQ-9 Reaper

 Known as the Miniature Air Vehicle Recon  Intelligence Collector (MAVRIC). This designed was created by the Founder & CEO of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Benny F Benitez

The imagine of the (M.A.V.R.I.C) has been visually brought to life from is primary technical drawing by the (94th ACG) subsidiary known as the Digital Aircraft Factory which is over seen by its Chief Aviation Artist Ms. Catherine Smallwood 

Miami, Florida 17th July 2013: In the spirit and creed of the U.S. Army Rangers "Rangers Lead The Way" the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) under the leadership of its founder and CEO, Benny F. Benitez in conjunction with the Federal Aviation Reserve a newly and specifically created subsidiary of the (94th ACG) and in a joint ready operation with ARMATECH of West Palm Beach, The George T. Baker Aviation School and the Center of Advance Aerospace Platforms and Applications (CAAPA) are to lead the way toward bringing the Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV's) exposure and operational / training experience to Miami, Florida.

In further blog articles releases, we shall provide our readers with what promise to be a cutting edge, one of kind, private project being formulated by the (94th ACG) and the Federal Aviation Reserve and which shall usher Miami-Dade school students, particularly those from the George T. Baker Aviation School into the realm of UAV's, of which we believe is the future of aviation.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group 3rd Qtr 2013 Continued Follow Up On The Progress of the George T. Baker Aviation School / USCG HU-16 Project

The nose section of the Grumman HU-16 freshly painted with its 1960's era U.S. Coast Guard aviation paint scheme, which the once Coconut Grove based HU-16 wore during their operational days

Shown along the HU-16 is George T, Baker Aviation Instructor Allan Munoz and 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Founder & CEO Benny F. Benitez who visited the School to check on the project

Miami, Florida 11th July, 2013: We at the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) are happy to bring our audience an update on the 2013 U.S. Coast Guard HU-16 / George T. Baker Aviation School project. As our audience may recall, this project commenced at the onset of 2013 and despite a few logistical delays, the progress is visually evident.

Special thanks and appreciation is being rendered onto George T. Baker Aviation School Instructor Mr. Rick Flores who adult A&P students applied the U.S. Coast Guard Red paint as the 1960's paint scheme is being created by the student to correctly present the HU-16 nose section as it would have looked some 40 plus years ago, when Grumman HU-16 aircraft operated out from Coconut Grove, U.S. Coast Guard Air Station before transferring to Opa Locka Airport where Coast Air Station Miami currently operates from. 

We shall continued to provide updates until finial completion of the project which is anticipated by the middle of the 3rd quarter of this year.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Visits A Little Known Facility In Ozark, Alabama Called U.S. Helicopters, Inc.

Upon our arrival at U.S. Helicopter, Inc. on a rainy Alabama day

  A UH-1 Huey sits on the rain soaked ramp at U.S. Helicopter,Inc. similar weather that many of the Huey's were exposed to during their tours in South East Asia many years back

The "Candidates" lined up these "Huey's many Vietnam War veteran await their turn to be fully refurbished and return to airworthy status for resale to Allied Nations and for U.S. Federal and State Agencies

Fresh out of its refurbishment and paint this Bell UH-1 Huey sits poised as if ready for flight as she wears the National colors of the Colombian Air Force

A view from the hill overlooking the staging area at U.S. Helicopter, Inc. During our visitation we counted a total of well over eleven Bell UH-1 Huey's of which all are slated for refurbishment so as to be return back to operational life

Ozark, Alabama 20th May 2013: One of the motto's in which the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) is known for to many of their colleagues and friends back in Miami, Florida is the phrase "Outside of the 305" meaning their ability to reach and service many clients on a global scale. 

With that said the motto still lives on as the (94th ACG) deployed to Ozark, Alabama one Spring week in May to "dabble" in Bell UH-1 Huey's for a certain client.
Upon arrival the (94th ACG) team was greeted by May Spring showers. Despite the local weather the (94th ACG) was exposed and took advantage of new found hands on knowledge concerning the Bell UH-1 Huey. Rotary (i.e. Helicopters) Aviation has been a strong asset of the (94th ACG) as in the past since being stood up for operations back in 2003 the group has dealt with Bell's 212 / 412's, Robinson R-44's, Enstroms and Hindustan Aerospace Ltd. from India concerning the indigenous manufactured "Dhurv" multi-purpose helicopters. It was this forte and experience with helicopters that the (94th ACG) was tapped and called upon by a certain client to oversee final delivery and acceptance items on a certain Bell UH-1 Huey.