94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Is Called Upon To Travel to Lake Land, Florida To Undertake a Pre-Buy Inspection of An Ex-USAirways Boeing 737-300

Ex-US Airways Boeing 737-300, bearing U.S. Registration N532AU, serial number 24479 with a production year of 17th July 1989

Aircraft N532AU is titled under N532AU LLC., which is owned by Aviation Technical Advisers of Miami, Florida, under the ownership of Mr. Sam Albornoz and their partners

N532AU as she sit on the ramp at Lakeland Regional Airport (KLAK). The aircraft is currently under a Boeing storage program under the supervision of Florida Modification Specialist an FAA approved Repair Station # CRS3FMR327B

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Founder & CEO Benny F. Benitez visually inspect the upper are of the aircraft fuselage for any detailed, visible signs of damages, deformation and / or previous repairs to be verified for proper compliance upon record inspection portion
I.A.W FAR 91.417, 121.380 and 121.380(a) of the survey

Shown plane side from left to right is the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group paying benefactor concerning this specific assignment, Mr, Guillermo Bischoff of Bischoff Aerospace, LLC of Miami, Florida and Benny F. Benitez, lead / primary survey inspector 

Lake Land, Florida 12th March 2013: With the commencement of 2013, the 1st quarter of the year saw the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) deploy locally to LakeLand, Florida so as to undertake their first aircraft pre-buy inspection survey of 2013 for the benefit of their client, Bischoff Aerospace, LLC of Miami, Florida. The subject aircraft was a 1989, former U.S Airways, Boeing 737-300, N532AU, serial number 24479. The aircraft was complete, less two engines and currently under the Boeing short term storage program as administered by Florida Modification Specialists and FAA Repair Station # CRS3FMR327B. According to www.faa.gov a check of the registration / tail number indicated that the subject aircraft is owned by N532AU, LLC. an organization appeared to be own in partnership by Sam Albornoz of Aviation Technical Advisers of Miami, Florida.

The aircraft underwent a detail, daylight, visual inspection of the exterior, interior (cockpit & cabin) as well as the landing gears, landing gear compartments, APU unit, baggage compartments and the forward Electronic and Electrical (E and E) compartment. The aircraft appeared to be in fairly good condition and under an administered storage program. 

Soon after the physical inspection was completed a review of the aircraft records in accordance with but not limited to Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 91.417, 121.380 and 121.380(a) as the primary guidance FAR's that were administered by the (94th ACG) to which no faults were found that would have prevented the purchase of the aircraft by their client.

It should be noted that the (94th ACG) strictly adheres to the application of the FAR's when undertaking such assignments and consider themselves as C.A.R.E (Citizen's Aviation Regulatory Enforcers) in their support toward safety and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Under Goes Continuous Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) General Familiarization (GenFam) Awareness Training In Miami

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Founder & CEO 

Benny F. Benitez undergoing specific General Familiarization (Gen Fam) training with Miami FBI concerning Criminal Scene Investigation (CSI). Such techniques are employed by the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group when handling post aviation crash / incident assignments for the benefit of their clients

FBI Agent "Hotel" demonstrates the proper collection of DNA sample 

Class member "Mr. P" with FBI Agent " Golf" discuss the procedures to secure an effective area for the collection of evidence material for the sake multiprocessing a crime scene

Miramar, Florida February 6 - 8 2013: Being the ONLY South Florida Aviation Consultant Group or for that matter possibly the whole State of Florida, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) support the mission of the United State Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) within the South Florida Community.

The (94th ACG) has been supporting and acting as ambassadors of the Miami-FBI within the Community since 2010 and are very proud to continue to serve their Nation in local, overt and domestic capacity. The (94th ACG) support via the INFRGARD program assist the Bureau with their forte concerning "anything aviation" within the Miami Office jurisdiction which covers as far North as Stuart Florida to Key West and Puerto Rico. 

The month of February saw the (94th ACG) receiving general-familiarization / awareness training concerning the science of Crime Scene Investigation (CSI). 

Its should be noted that the course was an overview / awareness as to how the Bureau process a crime scene. The overview benefited the (94th ACG) as one of their forte concerns aviation post crash investigations, which in the past has assisted Underwriters with various aviation loses worldwide. The (94th ACG) believe in continuous world class training for enhancing their professional and operational abilities for the benefits of their clients.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Applies Their C-130 Forte & Experience Toward Their Clients International Air Response and The Bank of Arizona

Shown above is one of International Air Response (IAR) four bladed Lockheed C-130A fleet aircraft, bearing U.S. Registration tail number N121TG, as shown on the ramp at Mesa, Arizona

Shown within this "UNCLASSIFIED" photo is an internal buoy / cylinder launch system. It should be noted that International Air Response (IAR) has served as test / prototype platform for many C-130 projects. One such project is the United States Marine Corp. (USMC) "Harvest Hawk" program

Shown above is a rendering indicating the added upgrades toward "Harvest Hawk" modified Lockheed C-130's. The "Harvest Hawk Program" allows USMC C-130's as flown by their VRMG Squadrons to carry and actively deploy the AMG-65 Hell Fire missiles mounted on pylons as shown. 

Seen here is yet another well know C-130A to the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group, N130SA which the 94th ACG successfully assisted in the transfer (purchase) from one client to another. 94th ACG undertook the technical / Financial appraisal of the aircraft in support of International Air Response (IAR) and their Bank of Arizona. Eventually, N130SA shall be re-painted in (IAR) colors

Shown here is 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) Founder & CEO Benny F. Benitez with N310SA in Alexandria, Louisiana in 2009. The 94th ACG established knowledge of C-130's allows them to seamlessly transverse from the technical / operation world to the financial realm concerning these highly specialized aircraft's

Miami, Florida / Mesa, Arizona  21st - 25th January, 2013: Since being stood up back in 2003 sooner after the commencement of the War in Iraq, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) under the leadership of its Founder & CEO, Benny F. Benitez has developed a niche ability concerning the Lockheed C-130 that for the past ten years has been tapped by various financial institutions, operator / owners and Allied Foreign Governments.

Having a solid background with Lockheed aircraft such as the P-3C Orion and the Hercules it has allows the group to freely transcend the operational / technical and financial realms concerning this highly specialized aircraft.

The market knowledge and exposure in which the (94th ACG) has within the small, but yet established community of FAA Part 91, private owner / operators of C-130's within the United States is solid and highly sort after. As the case with a former client aircraft N130SA which was being purchased by yet another new company client based in Mesa, Arizona know as International Air Response (IAR).

The (94th ACG) played a significant role in creating and providing a financial appraisal report that allow the Bank of Arizona to fully understand and appreciate the current market value of a fully operational, FAA Part 91, "N" registered C-130 A-model aircraft. The actions f the (94th ACG) proved instrumental with the related parties to have  facilitated their business transaction.
It should be noted that the current operational, FAA-Part 91, Lockheed C-130A's N130SA, N131EC, N307SA & N121TG have been serviced in various technical / operational and financial capacities by the (94th ACG) within the past ten years of their continuous global operations.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Launches A New Community Project With The Coast Guard Air Station Miami & The George T. Baker Aviation School

Shown from left to right are Mr Codi Diamond, 94th ACG Company Pilot, Dr. Sean Gallegan, Principle of George T. Baker Aviation School, Captain Roberto Gomez, Manager of Watson Island Sea Plane Base, USCG Commander Andy Delgado, Executive Officer Coast Guard Air Station-Miami and Benny F. Benitez 94th ACG Founder & CEO

The Project launch team next to the nose section of the Grumman HU-16 Albatross 

Present at the Grumman Albatross Project kick off meeting as shown from left to right is Mr. Ignacio "Nacho" Vega and Captain Roberto Gomez who manage the operation at the Miami Sea Plane Base located on Watson Island and known on the charts as X-44. The restored Grumman HU-16 Albatross nose section will be displayed at X-44 to pay tribute to the men and women of South Florida Coast Guard / U.S. Naval Aviation

Engaged in conversation within Dr. Gallegan office concerning the details of the Grumman HU-16 Albatross Project kick off meeting is Commander Andy Delgado, Executive Officer Coast Guard Air Station Miami, School Principle Dr. Sean Gallegan and Mr. Ignacio Vega of the Miami Sea Plane Base, X-44

Captain Roberto Gomez explains his idea for the project as USCG / AMT2 George Martinez and George T. Baker Instructor Mr. Allen Munoz listen. AMT2 Martinez will be the liaison between the School and the Coast Guard Air Station. Mr. Munoz shall head the team of students who will undertake the cosmetic restoration of the Grumman HU-16Albatross nose section

Mr. Codi Diamond, 94th ACG Company Pilot listens as AMT2 George Martinez and Captain Roberto Gomez share ideas of the structural repair to undertake to restore the Albatross nose section

The nose section of the Grumman Albatross as it sit prior to the commencement of restoration work. The large hole on the aircraft nose required the installation of the aircraft radome cover which was removed for transportation by dolly to the School

An example of a USCG HU-16E as when they operated from GCAS-Dinner Key up until 1971. This is the color / paint scheme that shall be applied onto the project nose section so as to represent USCG-Aviation in South Florida

Miami, Florida 14th January 2013: With the start of the New Year 2013, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) kicked of the year by coordinating yet another community project in support of the George T. Baker Aviation School and to show support toward their friends at the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Miami at Opa Locka Airport. Originally, Captain Roberto Gomez approached and tapped Benny Benitez, Founder & CEO of the 94th ACG for ideas concerning the possible restoration of a Grumman Albatross nose section which was saved from the scrapper torch at Opa Locka Airport.

Benny and the 94th ACG are strong and avid support of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and draw up an idea to restore the Grumman Albatross nose section in the colors and markings so as to pay tribute to USCG Aviation long time and historical presence within South Florida.

Within days, Benny contacted his friend Captain Richard Keinn, USCG 7th District Chief of Staff who linked him up with the leadership at Coast Guard Air Station (CGAS) Miami who welcome the idea and within a very short time Benny was in direct communication with Captain Joe Kimbell, Commanding Officer of CGAS-Miami and with his 2nd in command, Commander Andy Delgado, the Executive Officer.

Benny idea was in two folds, first to save a historical part of USCG-Aviation and to engage the Students at the George T.Baker Aviation School to partake in a project that invokes and support USCG-Aviation.

Being an facilitator in nature, Benny organized the project first and successful meeting that kicked off the project by and between the School and the CGAS-Miami. The goal set would to have the students display their aircraft restoration work and abilities at a May 2, 2013 Miami-Dade School Aviation event to be held at Opa Locka Airport. Further reports are to follow as the students make progress on their project.

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Teams Up To Assist Their Friend Captian Barrington Irving On His Next Local & Global Aviation Project

Aviation World Record holder Captain Barrington Irving and Benny Benitez Founder of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group

From right to left Avi Mizrachi, Captain Barrington Irving and Benny Benitez within the Glenn Curtiss garage that now serves as one of Captain Irving aviation classrooms

Avi and Barrington, Avi will play an important role in assisting Barrington on his next global project

Captain Irving in front of the Curtiss Mansion hence aviation history from the past and with the present

Captain Barrington Irving leading the way on the tour of the spaces within the Curtiss Mansion

A historical photo as it shows the same garage where Glenn Curtiss created his design for the U.S. Navy first aircraft the A-1 Triad seaplane and many other of his noted contributions to aviation. Today this famous garage is used by Captain Barrington Irving as it serves as a classroom where local kids are introduce to aviation and aerospace

Miami Springs, Florida 25th June 2012: They say that friends are those who you believe in, those who you support and those who you stand by their side way before they have accomplished something great and notable and that is what we proudly feel in supporting our friend Captain Barrington Irving. 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Founder and CEO Benny Benitez first met Captain Irving at a Greater Miami Aviation Association (GMAA) luncheon back in 2004 when then GMAA President Mrs. Susan Monti at the end of the luncheon gave then young Mr. Irving a few minutes to introduce himself and his idea / dream to the crowd in attendance to created his own aircraft and fly around the world.

Many were amazed and others couldn't believe that it would have been possible, as back then young Mr, Irving was trying to raise money for his endeavor. But it is with great pride and admiration that the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation  Group then having only one year of sustained operations in Miami, Florida saw the possibility and believed in Barrington and now eight years later we are still believing and lend of our time, talent and treasures to help our friend. Recently, the (94th ACG) as accompanied by dear and respected friend and associate Mr. Avi Mizrachi met with Captain Irving to establish a combined effort to assist Barrington on his next global aviation project in 2013, which for the time being, we shall refine from mentioning, but we will say that it is global in size and one variable shall include a visitation by Barrington to Israel. 

On a local and current level the (94th ACG) is assisting Barrington organization known as "Experience Aviation" with a project that will see his student built a kit form race car in which once assembled and tested, Barrington will race it against a modern day Military aircraft. 

Benny's creative vision is being tapped to present this event in grand fashion. Already there is talks about utilizing this year 2012 Homestead Air Show as the display venue to the public. The race car which is currently being assembled within the Coast Guard Air Station Miami hangar at Opa Locka Airport is expected to be completed by the November scheduled Airshow at Homestead Air Reserve Base. Once finished, Benny envision the car to to be transported directly from Opa Locka Airport to Homestead within one of the Coast Guard new CASA 235 Multi-mission, turbo prop aircraft known as the HU-144 "Ocean Sentry. Furthermore, Benny envisions an F/A-18E from Naval Air Station Key West so as to have the presence of U.S. Naval Aviation and to reflect on an idea that was created by Barrington in the same garage in which Glenn Curtiss himself created the U.S. Navy first aircraft, the Curtiss A-1 Triad and became known as the Father of U.S. Naval Aviation . 

94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Visits and Tours The Historical Mansion Of Aviation Pioneer Glen Cutriss The Father Of U.S. Naval Aviation

The front view of the newly restored Glenn Curtiss Mansion located within the Miami Springs are of Miami close to the famed 36th Street along Miami International Airport

Looking from the second floor onto the large court yard area

Down in the court yard facing the upper three descending windows which were to the secret stairwell that Glenn Curtiss had designed into the house so as to escape from unwanted company who came to visit as it led to the court yard and across to his garage

Another vantage view point from within the court yard

An inside view of Glenn Curtiss garage where he spent a great deal of time designing and tinkering with his ideas and where the U.S. Navy first official aircraft the A-1 Triad seaplane design was formulated. Today the garage serves as a classroom for Captain Barrington Irving aviation students

One the four main garage doors now fully and wonderfully restored

An outside view of the garage where Glenn Curtiss invented the design for the U.S. Navy first and official aircraft the Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane

Glenn Curtiss himself at the control of his A-1 Triad seaplane for the U.S. Navy 

The Curtiss A-1 Triad on water trails, note the center pontoon and outboard wing floats

2011 Marked the 100th Anniversary of U.S. Naval Aviation, note the Curtiss A-1 Triad within the logo with the soon to be F-35 Strike Fighter which will replace the F-18 in the near future and become the front line of U.S. Naval Aviation

Miami. Springs, Florida 25th June 2012: Tucked away within a small quite corner of Miami, Florida within the shadow of Miami International Airport, among the sprawling golf course of Miami Springs, just North of the famed 36th Street of which is known all too well to all of those in aviation, sits an aviation treasured site. We refer to the site and former home of aviation pioneer Mr. Glenn Curtiss. 

As the only existing structure directly connected to aviation pioneer and promoter, flying ace, prolific inventor, developer, "Father of U.S. Naval Aviation" and Distinguished Flying Cross recipient Glenn Hammond Curtiss. The Curtiss Mansion at 500 Deer Run was not only home to Curtiss and his family from its construction in 1925 to his death in 1930, but also served as the setting for a prodigious body of work and numerous of accomplishments and activities that the aviation pioneer undertook while he resided at 500 Dear Run. 

Placed on the National Register of Historic Places (2001) and designated Miami Spring Historic Site in (1987), the Curtiss Mansion is an American aviation treasure that Miami has to offer to the world. In relationship to the Curtiss Mansion another notable and worth wild mention has to be given to another famed  aviation site here in Miami known as Watson Island. 

Watson Island is where Arthur Pappy Chalks commenced operation with Chalks Airways in 1917 and it ended in 2007, thus making Chalks Airways the oldest continuously operating airline in the United States, older than Pan American Airways which was founded in 1927 and ended operation in 1992. Luckily through their long standing personal and supportive, professional friendship with Captain Barrington Irving, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) was able to have toured the spaces of this amazing site concerning American aviation history. One historical issue that the site holds is the famed "Garage" where Glenn Curtiss spent a great deal of time inventing and creating many ideas. 

One such idea is said to have been the design for the Curtiss A-1 Triad Seaplane, the U.S. Navy first official aircraft, thus making Glenn Curtiss the  "Father of U.S. Naval Aviation". Oddly enough that same garage now amazing restored serves as modern day classroom for the students of Captain Irving aviation classes.and a place of education operation for Captain Irving. 

As former U.S. Navy Flyer, (94th ACG) Founder and CEO, Benny Benitez was amazed to have been in the place where U.S. Naval Aviation got its start back in 1911. It was truly and honor and special thanks to our dear friend Captain Barrington Irving for the opportunity to have experienced the Curtiss Mansion.  

94th AeroClaims Aviation Consultant Group Surveys a Gulfstream II At Opa Locka Airport

Shown on the ramp at Opa Locka Airport (KTMB)

The aircraft is powered by Rolls Royce Spey Mk 511SR Engines

Equipped with wing mounted tip tanks for extended range

Opa Locka, Florida 14th June 2012: While operating at Opa Locka Airport (KOPF) for the benefit of a client, elements of the 94th AeroClaims Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) came across, observed and documented the presence of a certain variant of a Gulfstream G-11 aircraft with installed wing tip tanks.

According to the FAA, the subject aircraft, bearing U.S. Registration N985BB is registered and belongs to Aviation Technical Management of Davie, Florida.

With a manufactured year of 1979, the official model of the aircraft is known as a G-1159. The aircraft is powered by the Rolls Royce engine models known as the Spey Mk 511SR's. The aircraft appeared to be in proper airworthiness condition. According to flight tracker the aircraft last known flight appeared to have been from Asheville, North Carolina (KAVL) to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) on Tuesday March 30th 2010.