94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group with the Federal Aviation Reserve, 2014 1st Quarter, George T. Baker Aviation School, Miami "Arcadia II" U.A.V Project Follow Up

Shown is the CGS-Hawk during it main fuselage assembly while situated on its assembly jig, which was fabricated by the students at George T. Baker Aviation School

Situated behind the pilot seat is the aircraft main fuel tank, which is rated to hold a fuel capacity of about two and half gallons of fuel

Shown is the basic cockpit layout of the CGS-Hawk with its basic cockpit indication. Note the center control column which has been recently installed and needs to be rigged to the aircraft flight controls

Still requiring the installation of its main, upper wings, its tail, horizontal stabilizer and its main landing gear struts, CGS-Hawk owner Mr. Joe Martinez CEO of Amratec is shown along side with project creator and founder Mr. Benny Benitez, Founder and CEO of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group

A side view of the CGS-Hawk properly cradled within its assembly jig. Clearly shown is the installed engine and propeller, which has been properly mounted and secured onto the fuselage

Shown from left to right is Dr. Sean Gallagan, Principle of the George T. Baker Aviation School, Commander Larry Harvey, USN (Ret.) head of the Center for Advance Aerospace Platforms & Application a Jacksonville, Florida based organization and Mr. Marvin Alvarez an aircraft  radio control specialist and radio control pilot and a former U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat technician speak about the project 

Mr. Marvin Alvarez brings to the project and to the team a wealth of aircraft radio control experience concerning the entire spectrum of radio control operation. Marvin is well known through out the South Floirda "RC" flying community and his expertise shall be an important factor to the heart of the project. 

Shown is Colonel Rodrigo "Rod" Huete USAF (Ret.) Rod is a former F-16 and F-16 fighter pilot and an experienced U.S. Air Force Test Pilot with ample experience concerning flight testing projects at Edwards Air Force Base. Rod also has served and flown as test pilot with the FAA concerning new aircraft certification and is an authorized FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) Test Pilot 

Shown are the main wings of the CGS Hawk aircraft sitting and awaiting installation 

A rear starboard quarter view of the aircraft showing the engine, propeller and fuel tank. One could obtain a good idea as to the overall size of the fuselage main area, as the rear fuselage of the aircraft is straight boom leading out to the vertical and horizontal stabilizer

Shown speaking with Commander Larry Harvey USN (Ret.) is Mr. Willy-G the project team leader in charge of special relationship with local, U.S. and oversea allied government agencies and contacts, as well as corporations who are rallying toward the project. Since the project inception and launching last year, Willy has been instrumental in securing and getting the project board media exposure within CNN-Latino, Mundo-FOX TV, Chanel NTN of Colombia. Willy's forte, experience and global contacts are a tremendous operational asset to the team and the project successful recognition 

Shown is an up and close view of the cockpit pilot chair. Note the black, grip handle lever located on the left hand side of the chair. The lever is the control for the lowering and rising of the flaps.

Miami, Florida 7th February 2014: The South Florida U.A.V Group held their first 2014 meeting at the George T. Baker Aviation School which consisted of their second official group meeting since the group formulation back in September of 2013. The meeting was held so as to follow up on the assembly production of the CGS Hawk ultra-light aircraft and to liaise with the various instructors at the school who are leading the charge.

Issues such as time schedule toward full assembly, required hardware and cost for material of the CGS Hawk was reviewed. The CGS-Hawk is being called "Arcadia II" in honor of the Nation 1st true U.A.V flight which occurred over McCook field at Carlston field in Acradia, Florida back on 28th October 1919.

Present at this 2nd meeting of the South Florida U.A.V Group were two individuals recruited by the program / project founder Benny F. Benitez for their specialized forte and expertise.

First is a former U.S. Air Force and F.A.A test pilot, F.A.A Designated Engineering Representative (D.E.R.) Test Pilot, Lt. Colonel Rodrigo "Rod' Huete. Rod, who flew both F-16 and F-15 at Edwards A.F.B brings the professional element of flight testing to the program. Under Col. Huete USAF (Ret.), the "Arcadia II" U.A.V project will be managed under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order 4040.26, "Flight Risk Management Standards", which makes it Miami, Florida first ever local aviation project, being accomplished by high school students being guided under this F.A.A standard. In recruiting Rod onto the project establishes a tie to the Miami-Homestead Chapter AFA-317th of the AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION (www.afa.org). We welcome Col. Huete onto the team and welcome his experience.

The 2nd individual, which has been tapped based on his experience with radio control aircraft's and radio control flying was recommended by Mr. Joe Martinez from Armatech is Mr. Marvin Alvarez. Marvin is a well know and respected professional within the South Florida radio control community and owns and operates the equivalent of an FAA aircraft repair station, but for radio control aircraft ranging from the 1/48 scale, dual channels to super large size, 1/4 scale, multi-channels aircraft's. As with Benny and Larry, Marvin is a U.S. Navy / Naval Aviation veteran, as he served with U.S. Navy Fighter Squadron VF-1 consisting of the Grumman F-14 Tomcat. In the sense of Naval tradition, we say to Marvin, "welcome aboard shipmate". The South Florida U.A.V Group continues to growth with the professionals it recruits to make the "Arcadia II" U.A.V project a success toward the aviation students of our local community here within Miami, Florida.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group in Conjunction With The Federal Aviation Reserve Creates a (5 1/2 x 4) Inch Collector Postcard To Commemorate The George T. Baker School USCG Grumman HU-16 Project Accomplishment

The visual progress from October 2012 to December 2013

Shown is the backside of the postcard as created by the graphic marketing specialist at the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) presenting the visual, restoration progress from October 2013 to December 2013, with a picture of a once, Miami based HU-16 at then Coast Guard AirStation Miami when it was located at Dinner Key on Biscayne Bay

Photo taken on 14th January 2013 Project Kick-off 

The front side of the postcard shows the team in which 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant (94th ACG) Group Founder and CEO Benny Benitez assembled. Shown from left to right are, Mr. Codi Diamond, FAA Certified Flight Instructor and 94thACG-Flight Department / Pilot, Dr. Sean Gagallan, Principle of the George T. Baker Aviation School, Captain Roberto Gomez-Pilot / Operation Manager at Miami-Seaplane base (X-44), Captain Andy Delgado-USCG (then) Executive Officer of Coast Air Station Miami, Mr.Benny F. Benitez, CEO-94th ACG-(HU-16 project creator), Mr.Allan Munoz Technical Instructor at George T. Baker School, AMT2 George Martinez-USCG, project liaison between the School and Air Station Miami and Mr.........Esq.

SUPPORTING THE STUDENTS AT GEORGE T. BAKER  AVIATION SCHOOL AND OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Is Recognized By U.S. Coast Guard 7th District As Commanded By Rear Admiral John H. Korn With An Award For Excellence In Supporting The U.S. Coast Guard

A photograph of Rear Admiral John H. "Jake" Korn, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander USCG 7th District Miami, Florida

Letter of Appreciation from USCG Rear Admiral John "Jake" Korn as presented to the George T. Baker Aviation School, Staff, Instructors and Students who took part in the HU-16 restoration project as presented by Captain Richard Kenin Chief of Staff USCG 7th District

The front side of the challenge coin presented to Benny F. Benitez the Founder and CEO of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group of Miami by Captain Richard Kenin, USCG, Coast Guard 7th District on behave of  Rear Admiral Korn for his vision and leadership in the creation and execution of the Grumman HU-16 Albatross project at the George T. Baker Aviation School

The back side of the award challenge coin showing the Rear Admiral two star flat and the U.S. Coast Guard motto of Semper Paratus meaning "Always Ready' a statement that the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group as adhered to and has lived by for the decade while operating worldwide

Shown from left to right along side the amazingly, cosmetically restored nose section of the Grumman HU-16 Albatross are Dr. Sean Gallagan, Principle of the George T. Baker Aviation School, Captain Joe Kimball, USCG and Commanding Office of Coast Guard Air Station Miami based at Opa Locka Airport, Captain Richard Kenin, USCG and Chief of Staff for Coast Guard 7th District Miami and Lt.Col. Rodrigo Huete UASF (Ret.) FAA D.E.R Test Pilot a friend and professional colleague of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group

A segment slide from the formal presentation conducted at the George T. Baker Aviation School library showing the venerable, Grumman HU-16 Albatross aircraft in U.S. Coast Guard colors

  

Another side showing the founder and creator of the restoration project and an advocate for U.S. Naval Aviation and the U.S. Coast Guard here within South Florida 

Shown speaking to the school student body present is U.S. Coast Guard Aviator, Captain Richard Kenin, Chief of Staff for U.S. Coast Guard 7th District Miami about the history of U.S. Coast Guard Aviation which commenced U.S. Coast Guard pilot No.1 Commander Elmer F. Stone

Shown listing to Captain Kenin's speech is fellow Aviator and colleagues Captain Joe Kimball, Commanding Officer of Coast Guard Air Station Miami based at Opa Locka Airport

In attendance shown left to right is Senior Chief Petty Officer Stephen Goyette (AMTCS) and Aviation Maintenance Technician 2nd Class (AMT2) George Martinez. Petty Officer Martinez was the liaison between the school and the Air Station for logistical support as well as providing the students inside knowledge of Coast Guard aviation maintenance practices and standards which he employs to maintain Coast Guard aircraft's

Shown listing to Captain Kenin speech are two of the students who participated with the project and school instructor Mr. Dan Salcedo who was instrumental is fabricating the tow trailer mounts which securely holds the noses section for display and road transportation

Miami, Florida 12th December 2013: For those who have followed this story within the various posting concerning this project from its official kick off back on January 14th 2013 and have seen the visual progress, we are happy to report that complete TEAM effort was officially recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard 7th District under the Command of U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral John H. Korn.
An official dedication ceremony was held at the George T. Baker Aviation School to honor the many students and dedicated instructors who made the project a total success. Speaking on behave of U.S. Coast Guard 7th District was their Chief of Staff, Captain Richard Kenin who commended the undertaking, dedication and professional results that the students achieved. He shared with the students the history U.S. Coast Guard Aviation and proudly stated that the students and school are now for ever connected to Coast Guard Aviation.
Also present was Captain Joe Kimball, Commanding Officer of Coast Guard Air Station Miami located at Opa Locka airport who also praised the students and instructors for an amazing, cosmetic restoration on something that was originally headed for the scrappers torch. A great deal of thanks goes out to Captain Kimball, as his personal were instrumental in assisting the students and providing logistical support. Aviation Maintenance Technician 2nd Class AMT2 George Martinez was the lead Petty Officer who acted as the liaison by and between the school and the air station.
Captain Kenin on behave of Rear Admiral presented Dr. Sean Gallagan the Principle of George T. Baker with an official letter of appreciation for actions performed to promote, foster and encourage U.S. Naval Aviation in South Florida.
Equally, Benny F. Benitez was also called front and center so as to be awarded a U.S. Coast Guard 7th District challenge coin for his vision and creativity for creating all the synergy that brought all of the elements together for a success TEAM effort.
In closing, Benny advised that he has set his sights to hopefully secure and obtain for the school a U.S. Coast Guard HU-25 Falcon Jet, which the U.S. Coast Guard are activity retiring.  

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Salvages Certain Parts From A Boeing 767 Slated For Demolition For A Threat Analysis Project With Federal Agencies

Shown basking within the warm sunlight of South Florida is the former Gulf Air Boeing 767-300ER awaits the final days at Opa Locka Airport (KOPF) before scrapping

N181AQ a Boeing 767-300 Extended Range (ER) was manufactured in 1989 with its last registered owner being the Bank of Utah Trustee. The aircraft has been picked cleaned of the choice parts for re-use, such as the engines, landing gears, avionics and auxiliary power unit (APU) before the full scrapping of the hull

The 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) having established, professional and personal relationships with various U.S., Federal Law Enforcement and Intelligence Agencies seizes such opportunities to obtain certain commercial aircraft parts for threat analysis / proof of concept research projects  

Do to the sensitivity of certain projects, particularly this project details can not be released as to the nature of various parts that are being harvested, but the Passenger Service Unit (PSU) is one area of concerns that the 94th ACG has identified and has expressed concern and are seeking yet another Federal / Department  of Homeland Security (DHLS) Threat Analysis grant

An over view of what once was the economy section of N181AQ. As mentioned this aircraft operated with Gulf Air within the Middle East and flew to many destinations within the region and now its parts are becoming instruments to explore and study means of protecting our Citizens and added to the defense of future in flight terrorist actions  

Opa Locka, Florida 17th October 2013: For well over a decade now, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) under the leadership of its Founder and CEO Benny F. Benitez has not only served, advised and assisted the many, global commercial clients, but has exported the group expertise to various U.S. Federal Agencies for the protection of our nation infrastructure. Lending the group technical creativity and vision within the realm of threats and threat analyses application to the aviation sector, the group is once again formulating new ideas to share with their partners agencies for review and consideration. Without the disclosure of details, the (94th ACG) harvest certain parts from an ex-Gulf Air Boeing 767-300ER for analyses. 

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Reports On The George T. Baker Aviation School Project Concerning An MRAP Vehicle For Miami Gardens Police Department

The Mine Resistance Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle which arrived at the George T. Baker Aviation School belongs to the Miami Garden Police Department which has acquired the vehicle from the U.S. Govt. for US$2,000.00 and brought it to the school for certain modifications

Shown on the vehicle identification U.S. Government label is the "per unit price" which the U.S. Government paid US$658,000.00 worth of our hard tax dollars paid to Uncle Sam  

The MRAP is equipped with pneumatic assisted rear crew boarding door. Shown here is the rear door while opening up and going through its operation cycle

Not a strange to military vehicles and hardware shown is Benny F. Benitez, Founder of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group sitting inside of the crew / passenger seat

The MRAP has a high body frame, which is a key factor toward land mine protection. The out skin of the vehicle as many segmented section of new age body armor which once done by the school students the desert paint scheme, shall be fully flat black in color 

A Cumming diesel engine that powers this behemoth is ringed with protective, ballistic plates providing ample protection. Despite its size and weight, driving the MRAP in handling its steering control has a feather touch which could be compared the common yellow school bus or the everyday delivery truck

Shown is what an MRAP vehicle is capable of withstanding in an extreme condition. We do not anticipate this level of protection shall be required by the Miami Gardens Police Department, but should thing in Miami Garden get to such a point, the Police Department shall be capable to within what ever may be thrown at them

U.S. Department of Defense 1033 Program

The Militarization of Local / Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies 

Miami, Florida 2nd October 2013: With the draw down of U.S. forces and operation in such places as Iraq and Afghanistan our proud and distinguished veterans are returning home. But not only are large number of personnel coming back home, but a vast array of military hardware as well. 

Aircraft, ground vehicles and support equipment which have serve our troops are being transferred back to the States and into the hands of many local / civilian law enforcement departments under the U.S. Department of Defense 1033 program, the militarization of civilian law enforcement. 

The MRAP shown above was purchased as surplus equipment by the Miami-Gardens Police Department under the U.S. DoD 1033 program for a price of about US$2,000.00 according to department officials. With the exception of the its defensive weapons and radio / communication equipment this MRAP is fully combat functional to operate within our civilian population.

The Miami Gardens Police Department has brought their newly acquired MRAP to the George T. Baker Aviation School for certain modifications suitable for 'Urban Operation". The school shall re-paint the MRAP in a flat black, tactical paint scheme, remove a few of the external radio antenna mounting and re-configure the interior seating configuration. All this being done by the highly motivated students at the school.

Under the leadership of the instructors who led our U.S. Coast Guard HU-16 Albatross, nose section cosmetic restoration are at it again. The turn time is tight, as the Miami Garden Police Department requested a 30 day turn time so as to place their new MRAP into operational use within their jurisdiction.

This is a good example of our tax dollars still at work and benefiting our Nation, as far too often such equipment is scrapped, or left within their theaters of operation and donated to the host Nation.

But one has to ponder the query are things within Miami Garden that serious that a combat vehicle is required or is it a question of boys showing off their toys to other local law enforcement agencies. We shall follow this story and report with further updates and project completion. 

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Observes And Reports On American Airlines and Miami International Airport Aircraft Recovery Drill Conducted With A Former, Donated Fedex Boeing 727-200

Former Fedex Boeing 727-223 N277FE, serial number 22042 serving Miami-Dade County Aviation Department at Miami International Airport as a trainer aircraft

The master blaster of Miami International Airport air side operation Mr. Lonny Carvin giving a last minute review of the events as to how they shall play out with Miami-Dade airport fire fighters 

The 2013 aircraft recovery drill in process with Miami-Dade fire rescue boarding N277FE through the L-1 cabin door and dealing with the evac-slide which was deployed to add a sense of operational realism toward the drill, which encompassed various Miami-Dade County first responses units 

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Company Founder and CEO Benny Benitez standing next to the Miami-Dade fire rescue Bell 412 helicopter which took part in the aircraft recovery drill in the medical evacuation of a George T. Baker Aviation student who played the roll of seriously injured passenger

Shown is George T. Baker Aviation School Principle, Dr. Sean Gallagan and Ms. Viviana Jordan from the Miami-Dade School Board who witness and observed the aircraft recovery with the participation of the George T. Baker Aviation School students who acted as airline evacuation passengers during the drill

The recovery aircraft with its nose gear purposely stowed, as the nose section rests upon sandbags so as to simulate an aircraft that land, ran off the runway and embedded itself within runway surface area

Dr. Gallagen shown center with a white ball cap surrounded by his students who played a roll within the aircraft recovery drill. Once the students played there role as the passengers and were rescued by Miami-Dade fire rescue, they observed the aircraft recovery from the observation bench on the side lines 

Shown are the many air control valves used to inflate the air-recovery bag that will stabilize the rear of the aircraft while the forward position airbag shall raise the nose section, thus allowing the nose gear to be dropped (free fall) and locked into place

The many air fill lines leading to the forward / nose section airbags are properly separate and spread out, as each lines leads to various sections and individual air compartments within the airbag unit and which are filled one at time and which will lead to a fully deployed / inflated airbags underneath the aircraft 

Positioned above atop of maintenance stand shows a birds eye view of N277FE as she sits with her nose purposely collapsed in simulating an incident requiring the application of a recovery 

With the nose section recovery airbag slowly filling up compartment by internal compartment the nose section of N277FE is slowly raised and will be raised to an optimal height in which the nose will be dropped and will clear the ground so as to swing into place

Miami International Airport Miami, Florida 24th September 2013: With the sense of low humidity in the morning air and the warm rays of the South Florida sun gleaming down on Miami International Airport, the stage was set to what was going to be a successful aircraft recovery drill, which was being conducted by American Airlines. The 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Group was present to observe and report on this event, which brought together various Miami-Dade County rescue / first responses agencies working in unison. 

Under the watchful and coordinated eye of Miami-Dade County Aviation Department as represented by their on site team leader Mr. Lonny Carvin, we observed nothing less than a shear display of utmost professionalism and true command and control for what could one day be a real world situation at the airport, but thankfully this time it was a finely choreographed training event.
American Airlines being the largest operator at Miami International Airport (MIA) with over 300 daily departures is responsible with the ground recovery of not only their own fleet aircraft, but any aircraft which may succumb to such an incident as simulated in the above photos.
The aircraft used for the event was a former Fedex Boeing 727-223, which was donated to Miami-Dade County by Fedex who in the recent years has purged their fleet of the venerable Boeing 727. The George T. Baker Aviation School under the leadership of their Principle Dr. Sean Gallagan are also beneficiaries of "donated commercial aircraft's" such as American Airlines MD-82, N234AA (with no engines) in 2010 and the fully equipped Boeing 737-200, N205AU as provided by the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group in 2011 also participated in the aircraft recovery drill. Eager and willing adult students from the school participated in acting as airline passengers who needed to be evacuated from the simulated stricken aircraft. One lucky students was deemed as the most "simulated" severe medical case and got a ride on board the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Bell 412 Helicopter.  Finally, once the rescue of the passengers was accomplished the technical prowlers of American Airlines recovery team took over to secure the aircraft by placing air recovery bags and raising the nose of the Boeing 727 and getting the aircraft back onto its nose landing gear.
All in all a successful training event for all who participated and great exposure for the student who took part in the drill.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group in Joint Efforts with the Federal Aviation Reserve, Has Formulated A Project & Assembled An A-Team To Bring U.A.V's To George T. Baker Aviation School Students

Being shown from right to left is the newly established Miami UAV Team that Benny Benitez, the Founder and CEO of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group has assembled. Shown are Mr. Joe Martinez, the Founder and CEO of West Palm Beach, Florida based Armatech Group as accompany by their CFO, Ms. Cherie Garrison sitting next to Dr. Sean Gallagan, Principle of the George T Baker Aviation School. Also present at the UAV kick off meeting by Dr. Gallagen invite was Mrs. Pamela J. Johnson, District Supervisor, Miami-Dade School Operations-Adult Education

Shown are a few of Benny's hand picked members so as to fill the ranks of what is being dubbed the "Miami UAV Group" Shown from left to right are Mr. Guillermo Cueto a Executive level expert concerning National Security issues, Mr. Alex Munoz and Mr. Jimmy Perez the principles of Mach-One Aviation Services who shall facilitate all related and required liaising with the FAA on a local, region and if need be a Washington D.C. / Headquarters level during the development toward the project

Shown conversing with Mr. Cueto the project national security group expert is Mr. Codi Diamond, the group flight department leader. Codi is an FAA license and rated commercial, CFI, CFII, MEI pilot who has experience flying the Cessna Citation I jet and the Pilatus PC-12 turbo-prop aircraft. Codi also serves as the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group corporate pilot and is currently studying for his Law degree and to specialize in aviation litigation and contracts

Leading the effort and flanked by top notch personnel is Benny Benitez who vision to bring Armatech creative design capabilities and well founded experience with radio control aircraft designs and real world, high risk experience within the Middle East as led by its founder Mr.Joe Martinez.

Shown from left to right is Mrs. Maria Peterson and U.S. Naval Aviator, Commander Larry Harvey, USN (Ret.) representing the Center for Advance Aerospace Platforms and Applications (CAAPA) and a key team members concerning their experience within the U.A.V industry and their advocacy abilities. Shown next to Commander Harvey is Mrs. Pamela Johnson of  the Miami-Dade School District 

Position by the School Boeing 737-200, N205AU are Guillermo Cueto, Dr. Sean Gallagan and Benny Benitez who's efforts, contacts and relentless organization resulted in the school having their first fully operational, commercial aircraft beneficial for the students

The CGS Hawk ultra light, which shall be provided to the school on behave of Armtech, Corp. on a long term loan and shall serve the proof of concept / demonstrator platform for the project.

The group in full focus as Commander Harvey speaks in detail about the many applications that the CGS Hawk could serve as a demonstrator UAV aircraft

Show from left to right is Mr. Alex Munoz one of the principle of Mach One Aviation Services and Mr. Joe Martinez of Armatech. Having managed production teams within Northrope / Grumman on the USAF B-2 program, Alex is no stranger to complex projects. Joe real world operational experience within the Middle East are true and time tested and a force multiplier to the team

Engaged in a conversation concerning U.A.V implementation on a global scale is Mach One Aviation Service second principle, Mr. Jimmy Perez as he speaks with Mrs. Maria Peterson from the Center for Advance Aerospace Platforms and Applications (CAAPA)

Shown all in one photograph is the entire Miami UAV Team who will usher in the concept, awareness and creation of Miami-Dade first ever locally constructed and operated Unmanned Air Vehicle within the whole of South Florida to be created by the students at George T. Baker, truly a cutting edge project

Miami, Florida 18th September 2013: Earth is becoming a drone planet. By 2020 some experts predict that as many as 20,000 drones could patrol our skies. We will farm with drones, conduct scientific research with drones, engineer with drones, sell real estate with drones, flight fires with drones, and do just about anything else that could benefit from an eye in the sky.

with that said and under the visionary approach of Benny F. Benitez, Founder and CEO of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG), drones are coming to Miami, Florida. In a first, one of kind project the (94th ACG) has assembled a hand picked team of aviation professionals to create what is being dubbed the Miami UAV Team. The mission, to bring Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) awareness and exposure to the students of the George T. Baker Aviation School. The core of the project is centered with West Palm Beach based ArmaTech, Corporation, which is led by Mr. Joe Martinez and Ms. Cherie Garrison who are providing the school with a CGS Hawk ultra-light, which shall serve as the project demonstrator, proof of concept aircraft. The ultra-light shall be assembled by the school, test flown with a pilot for airworthiness than a series of test flights both manned and unmanned shall develop the CGS Hawk ultra-light into Miami first home made UAV.

Coupled into this undertaking is the Florida based Center for Advance Aerospace Platforms and Application (CAAPA) under the direction of Larry Harvey, U.S. Navy Commander (Ret.) and Mrs. Maria Peterson. Local FAA regulatory consultant firm known as Mach One Aviation Services, Inc. is another force multiplier within the project. Talents in flight training and national security are also issues being factored into the equation with the presence of Mr. Codi Diamond, team, FAA certified commercially rated pilot and flight instructor. The very nature of  U.A.Vs playing vital day to day role in the defense of our Nation and upon the request of Benny an expert within the executive level of National Security, Mr. Guillermo Cueto has been enlisted to lead and advise as needed within his area of expertise and contacts as the project process.
The newly assembled Miami U.A.V Team is bringing the future of aviation to Miami, Florida. Future project posting and development updates shall follow.