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JETGALA
NOTAM
RUNWAY
JEWELLERY
"WE ARE
NOT YET
USED TO
SELLING
AIRCRAFT
THE WAY
ASIANS
WANT TO
BUY THEM"
T
he good news first: our industry is on the mend. Here and there,
some of aviation’s icons are still struggling, especially those who took
their eyes off the horizon and instead focused on their next quarterly
balance sheet. But on the whole, things are looking up. After its two
worst years ever, our industry congregated in Geneva this past May
for the annual EBACE, the world’s second largest private aviation
show.
One year old and increasingly confident, the Jetgala Team was right in the midst
of it. Asia, after all, has firmly established itself as the world’s fastest growing private
aviation region. The constant traffic and interest we saw at our booth proved this.
Especially heartening were some of the comments we heard from top industry leaders
— both about Jetgala, as well as about their business plans for Asia.
Major manufacturers are finally seeing the light over the vital differences between
selling jets in Asia versus selling them in the US or the rest of the world. The marketing
head of one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers bluntly stated at a press
conference: “We are not yet used to selling aircraft the way Asians want to buy them.”
We couldn’t agree more. In the Western world, justification is the core
argument behind the buying decision for a corporate or private jet. Wealthy
Asians tend to look for something else — gratification. Attesting to this are the
hundreds of superyachts in major Asian marinas that hardly ever move out of port,
or the vast scores of supercars on Asia’s famously congested roads.
Prestige, peer recognition, brand value and ‘face’ are primary considerations
when Asians make expensive lifestyle choices, and an integral part of what they
consider as value-for-money. Technical details, shareholder benefit and overall
price, while important, come second.
Some industry insiders have started to speak of private aircraft as “runway
jewellery” or “tarmac trophies” — even “portable wealth”. That they may be, but
one thing is sky clear: Asia’s top-flight movers and shakers have discovered the
‘face value’ of flying private.
Our industry had better quickly take note of what these individuals like and
how they want to get it. The old mindset of secrecy and keeping a low profile
needs to be transformed into one that matches the times — that of intelligent yet
prominent branding and promotion. If you agree, call us.
Meanwhile, all of us at Jetgala thank you for your interest and support over the past
year. We hope you like this (somewhat redesigned) issue and our future editions.
Rainer Sigel
PUBLISHER

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CONTENT
30
4 NOTAM
Runway Jewellery
10 CREW
12 LOUNGE
New & Exclusive
18 WINGS
48
44
ontents
07
20 SLEEK AND CAPABLE
Embraer’s New Legacy 650
26 SUCCESS STORY
Jean Rosanvallon,
CEO of Dassault Falcon
30 EASY EVOLUTION
Gulfstream’s New G250
36 CHINA VISION
Frédérik Ioos, Global Jet Concept
40 HAUTE WINGS
Pierrejean Designs
44 MOUNTAIN CLIMBER
Swiss-Made Pilatus PC-12NG
48 DESERT STORM
Reno Air Race
52 TOY NO MORE
Jetlev Flyer, Echoes Of James Bond
54 DISC JOCKEYS
The Avrocar Flying Saucer
58 CAPTAIN SPEAKING
License To Learn

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62
60
62
LUXE
TIME TO SHINE
Jewellery Watches For Men
66 TAKING CHARGE
Swatch Group’s Marc A Hayek
70 MOBILE ATELIER
Graf Weckerle Bespoke Cars
74 TOUGH LUXE
Luxury Armoured Vehicles
ontents
76
78
82
84
CROWD TEASER
Novitec Tridente’s GranCabrio
CAR CULT
Historics At Brooklands Auction
SAIL SEPTEMBER
Preview: Monaco Yacht Show 2011
HIGH-SEA HYBRID
The Audi Trimaran Concept Yacht
86 AUTO ALCHEMY
The Halo Intersceptor Concept
104
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88 SOLE RANGER
Lee Miller’s Handmade Boots
92 WARDROBES ON WHEELS
TT Luxury Travel Trunks
94 FACETS OF FASCINATION
Wallace Chan’s Sculptures
98 BORN TO WIN
From The Equestrian World
100 ALL STAR SCENT
Amouage from Oman
102 LIFE
104 SUITE MUMBAI
Old World Splendour
110 WILD REST
Africa’s Karkloof Spa
114 PERPETUAL NOTION
Vacheron Constantin
Horology History
116 PROVEN STAR
Private Dining in Tokyo
118 SKY WALKER
Champion Hang Glider
Jonny Durand
122 DESTINATION RUNWAY
Jet-Set Glamour
130 ARID ABANDON
Egypt’s Siwa Oasis
137 AIRBORNE
138 BRIEFING
Business Aviation In Brief
144 EBACE IMPRESSIONS
Business Aviation’s Showcase
146 PLANE SPEAK Aviation Glossary
150 AIR SHOW DIARY
152 TAILHOOK Body Paint

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CONTENT
EDITOR-AT-LARGE Kim Lee
ONLINE EDITOR Rainer Sigel
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EDITOR Cadence Loh
ASSISTANT EDITOR Katrina Balmaceda
CONTRIBUTORS
Alvin Wong, Carol Lee, Charlie Streeter, Christie Leo,
Dionne Bel, Jim Gregory, Joyce Au-Yong, Justin Cooper,
Kirsten Tan, Liz Moscrop, Llew-Ann Phang,
Rebecca Skinner, Roger Norum, Tricia Lim
COMPANY
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COVER Justin Cooper www.justincooper.com
DRESS Gucci, MODEL Anna Vitali — Chic management
MAKE-UP Liz Kelsh — 2C management, HAIR Kieran Street — 2C management
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Australian-born photographer, Justin Cooper, is
known for his alluring and engaging fashion and
beauty images. His work serves as an inquiry, rather
than a statement. Cooper studied art and commercial
photography at Royal Melbourne Institute of
Technology and later at the College Of Fine Arts —
Sydney. His images feature regularly in publications
throughout Europe and Australia. Cooper is
currently based in Paris.
With a background in photography and graphic
design, Jason Ierace’s work sees him use both
experiences to develop both his graphic style and
his compassion. He lived in Sweden for three
years, heavily drawing inspiration and expression
from the country. From earthy location shoots
to stylised studio and portrait shoots, Jason’s
love of the Scandinavian sense of style is the
contributing factor behind his work.
Liz Moscrop writes about private aviation,
specialising in interiors, for publications all over the
world, including Arabian Aerospace, Aircraft Interiors,
Prestige Magazine South Africa and BART International
Europe. She lived and worked in Hong Kong for
several years and is a regular visitor to South East
Asia. She is also co-author of The 100 Greatest Women in
Aviation along with partner Sanjay Rampal.
Born in New York, Roger Norum is a writer and
photographer based between London and Kathmandu.
His work has appeared in the Sunday Times Travel
Magazine, Olive and Wanderlust, among other publications,
and he has written a number of books for Rough Guides,
including titles to Finland and Denmark. He was awarded
the silver medal for the British Guild of Travel Writers —
Travel Writer of the Year in 2010.
UK-trained journalist Rebecca Skinner is the
former editor of luxury titles Robb Report Singapore
and Malaysia Tatler. In her 20s, her passion for travel
prompted her to leave her job as Women’s Editor of
a London evening paper to backpack through Asia,
settling in Australia. There, she branched out into
radio, TV and lifestyle magazines specialising in wine,
food and, of course, travel.
Founder of James Gregory Consultancy LLC based in
Wichita, Kansas, Jim Gregory is an aviation expert with
international experience. He has worked as a PR executive
for companies such as Boeing, Raytheon Aircraft, and
Learjet. He has written articles on private aviation for The
Wall Street Journal, Professional Pilot Magazine, Twin &
Turbine and CJ Magazine.

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LOUNGE
Two of horology’s grandest achievements come
together in the MasterGraff Minute Repeater
Tourbillon, a 60-piece (30 rose gold, 30 white gold)
limited edition watch by Graff. Chiming the hours,
quarter-hours and minutes in low to high tones, the
watch’s appearance complements its tonality.
A flying tourbillon is seen through an opening
at 6 o’clock, opposite a triangular-cut gem at
12 o’clock. The lacquered dial may be black or
white, and the crocodile leather strap can come
in black or brown. www.graffdiamonds.com
GOLDEN
TUNES
Rock stars light up the stage with extra dazzle if they
have the GoldCaster guitar, boasting a guitar top made of
solid 18-karat gold. The hollowbody guitar comes with a
stained maple neck, with gold details prevalent in small
things, such as the volume and tone knobs, switches,
strap buttons and logo. Only one gold guitar has been
made, but customers can order customised versions with
gemstones if they desire. Creator Jhoseph King, a Los
Angeles-based guitar maker and musician, is already
working on a new project: a gold amplifier, naturally.
www.goldcaster.net
GAME
TIME
Basketball fame, family and philanthropy are three
pillars of Miami Heat forward LeBron James’ career.
These have attracted watch manufacturer Audemars
Piguet in naming James one of its newest brand
ambassadors. James will work with Audemars
Piguet in creating a limited edition watch. The
proceeds of the auctions for these watches will go
to the LeBron James Family Foundation, which
focuses on promoting physical fitness, academic
progress and environmental awareness for children.
www.audemarspiguet.com

well-heeled
The House of Borgezie has handcrafted the world’s most expensive shoes,
the aptly named Eternal Borgezie Diamond Stiletto. The shoes are made
entirely of solid gold and come iced with 2,200 brilliant-cut diamonds
amounting to 30 carats. The heels and soles are removable and spare sets
are provided upon purchase. No more than 50 pairs will be created for
exclusivity, but the shoes’ ‘eternity’ warranty lasts for 1,000 years.
www.borgezie.com
TABLET
TOPPER
London diamond company
Camael has presented what they
say is the world’s most expensive
iPad with a USD1.2 million price
tag. The company took a standard
Apple iPad 2, plated its case in
18-karat gold, then set it with
300 carats of white and black
diamonds covering the case back,
home button and Apple logo on
the back. www.camaeldiamonds.com
HEAVY
READ
The Official Ferrari Opus, a chronicle
of Ferrari cars and racers throughout
history, now comes with a diamondencrusted
version, the Enzo
Diamante. The book contains images
from Ferrari’s historical archives
as well as specially commissioned
photos — many of which have never
been previously published. Running
850 pages with more than 30 carats
of diamonds on its handcrafted red
leather cover, it is no surprise that
the book weighs 37 kilogrammes.
Published by the Opus Media Group,
it is limited to one order per country.
www.krakenopus.com
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LOUNGE
ALL TERRAIN
Automaker Mercedes has released Bike
Selection 2011, a collection of two-wheelers
encompassing a mountain bike, kids’ bike and
fitness bike, as well as models for racing and
trekking. The limited edition racing bike weighs
a mere 6.8 kg because of its carbon fibre frame.
Formula 1 racers Michael Schumacher and
Nico Rosberg used it as part of their Grand Prix
preparation. The All Mountain mountain bike
has superb suspension with a Fox Racing F32
RL suspension fork and DT Swiss suspension
strut. www.mercedes-benz-accessories.com
FEMME PEN
Designer Anita Tan may have based her
Heaven Gold Pen on the premise that
diamonds are a woman’s best friend.
Add gold and it becomes one of the world’s
most expensive writing instruments. The
18-karat gold pen carries 161 diamonds
circling a 43-carat tsavorite gemstone believed
to be two billion years old. A luxury pen for
women designed by y a woman, it comes
with a cluster cluster of diamonds forming formi g an
Apricot ot Mai Flower shape that
symbolises olises prosperity
and lasting asting happiness.
www.algemsglobal.com
algemsglobal.com
POWER STINGRAY
Russian car tuner TopCar presents its limited edition version of the
Porsche Panamera, named the Porsche Panamera Stingray GTR.
With its black exterior and interior, large dashboard and 700 horses
under its bonnet, this is one ride difficult to overlook or overtake
on Moscow’s roads. Only 25 Stingrays are being produced. Four of
them have already been sold. Each interior for the 25 units will be
treated as an individual design project and modified according to the
customer’s preferences. www.top-car.ru
AMP THIS
The D-Premier amplifier by Devialet may
be slim, but its sound is robust. It converts
digital audio files from computers, CDs or
Blu-ray players into analogue data, ready
to be amplified through its speakers. It
also plays sound from analogue sources
like turntables. The D-Premier is Wi-Fi
ready, with a module that wirelessly streams
audio files with minimal distortion. It
is modifiable and continuously receives
upgrades. Fashioned from a highly polished
single aluminium casting, it can be placed
on a table or mounted on a wall.
www.devialet.com

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WATCHING SYMBOLS
Swiss watchmaker Jean Dunand looks east with the
newest watch in his Tourbillon Orbital collection.
It uses Chinese cultural symbols of good fortune
and health by enamelling two koi fishes on the ultra
lightweight 0.75 mm/13 g gold dial. The watch, framed
in a platinum casing, comes with 92 diamond baguettes
on the bezel and lugs, totalling 6.25 carats. The
Tourbillon Orbital collection’s extraordinary feat is a
flying tourbillion that goes around the dial every hour.
www.jeandunand.com
Bespoke Builder
With fans that include the Sultan of Brunei,
automaker Ferrari is no stranger to bespoke
requests. One of its most recent custom cars is
the Ferrari Super America 45, a one-off vehicle
created for New York collector and Ferrari fan
Peter Kalikow. It débuted in the classic car
elegance competition Villa d’Este Concorso
d’Eleganza in Italy last May. The Ferrari design
team and its in-house engineers can create
custom cars or alternative versions of its
commercial models. www.ferrari.com
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HAND OF FORTUNE
Caran d’Ache pays tribute
to Chinese calligraphy
with its Bamboo Limited
Edition Collection.
Bamboo is root 118 in
the classical Chinese
dictionary — one of the
three roots that form
the greatest number of
characters in the language
— as well as one of the
three plants associated
with good fortunes. The
green lacquer pen comes
in two limited editions,
including 88 fountain
pens with solid silver
decoration and 10 pens
with solid gold accents.
www.carandache.ch
AQUA LAIR
One of the world’s most iconic yachts is now for sale.
Burgess and Merle Wood & Associates have announced
a price reduction of the 90.10-metre Corsair Nero.
Inspired by JP Morgan’s famous Corsair fleet of yachts,
Corsair Nero was built by London-born entrepreneur
Neil Taylor in China in 2007. It features a duplex owner’s
suite, a swimming pool, two VIP cabins and two double
cabins. Located in Livorno, Italy, Nero’s new asking price
is EUR67.5 million. london@burgessyachts.com

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EMBRAER LEGACY 650
by Liz Moscrop
SLEEK AND
CAPABLE
A WINNING FORMULA OF RANGE
AND LOOKS CONQUERS HEARTS
With its extended range of 3,900 nautical miles, the 650 can
fly nonstop from New York to London or Dubai to Singapore

Be it cabin height, comfort, convenience or privacy, the 650 is a winner
IT HAS ENOUGH
RANGE TO FLY
NON-STOP FROM
DUBAI TO LONDON;
SINGAPORE
TO SYDNEY;
OR SHANGHAI
TO DELHI; AND
ALSO MUMBAI TO
CENTRAL EUROPE
THE EMBRAER LEGACY 650 IS HERE, AND EVERYONE SEEMS TO
AGREE THAT IT IS ONE GREAT LOOKING JET. Aesthetics aside, this
extended-range version of the company’s successful Legacy 600 also satisfies on
all technical fronts. Deliveries of the 650 began just last November, so it was a
treat for visitors at Asian Aerospace 2011 in Hong Kong to be able to view the
first Embraer Legacy 650 executive jet in March. There are now seven Legacy
650s in operation worldwide.
The aircraft received its US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
certification in February, following approval from Brazil’s ANAC (National Civil
Aviation Agency) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This means
the likelihood of obtaining speedy approval from other countries is high.
The Legacy 650 derives its pedigree from Embraer’s highly successful ERJ 145
regional airliner. The upgraded aircraft has a maximum range of 3,900 nautical
miles with four passengers — which means it has enough range to fly non-stop
from Dubai to London; Singapore to Sydney; or Shanghai to Delhi; and also
Mumbai to Central Europe. >>
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The spacious luggage area is accessible from the cabin

EMBRAER INVESTED
IN AN EXTENSIVE
NETWORK OF
SERVICE CENTRES —
SIX ARE COMPANY-
OWNED, AND
MORE THAN 30
ARE AUTHORISED
CENTRES
A typical super midsize Legacy 600 carries up to 13 passengers in comfort
and privacy, while the 650 comes with options for two 13 passenger and two
14-passenger interior layouts, using different variations of four-place club seating,
divans, conference layouts and credenzas. All cabins feature a dropped centre
aisle to increase headroom.
The sleek 650 maintains all of the Legacy 600’s best qualities, with enhanced
improvement. Although the 1.8-metre tall by 2.1-metre wide cabin cross section is
the smallest in the large cabin class, the cabin length pits it against Bombardier’s
Challenger 850 or Global Express XRS jets. This means there is plenty of space
for three seating areas, which is a boon on long haul trips since up to six people
can stretch out flat between pairs of facing chairs or on full-length divans.
The 650’s refined interior (found on both jets) comprises leather seats, sofa,
credenza, and tables for meals or meetings. There is also a large galley capable of
preparing hot and cold meals, as well as a roomy lavatory at the back, wardrobes,
cupboards, and an entertainment system with DVD and satellite communication.
Owners have an option to install High-Speed Data (HSD) equipment and Wi-Fi
technology on board. >>
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Dine in comfort on board the 650
Long haul trips can be restful journeys as up to
six persons can stretch out flat on such seats
IT MAY BE THE ONLY BUSINESS AIRCRAFT
PRICED UNDER USD 30 MILLION THAT CAN FLY
UP TO 14 PEOPLE FOR SUCH LONG DISTANCES
Like the Legacy 600, the 650 incorporates high technology
insulation materials for improved noise levels and Inmarsat’s
SwiftBroadband system for high-speed in-flight Internet
connections. The Inmarsat SwiftBroadband connectivity
standard used includes voice over IP, secure data VPN
functionality and high-speed Internet access.
However, unlike the 600, Rockwell-Collins’ Airshow
4000 in-flight entertainment system is a standard feature on
board the new aircraft. There is also a more quiet airflow
distribution and lower sound level in all three cabin seating
zones. The 2.3 metre-long forward galley features increased
space, a relocated sink and optional state-of-the-art place
settings. The elegant and spacious cabin leads into the largest
in-flight accessible baggage compartment of its class with a
240-cubic-foot capacity and optional folding shelves.

Cabin credenzas offer plenty
of storage space
WINNING
FORMULA
Both the Legacy 650 and its
older sibling, the Legacy 600,
are based on winning features
of Embraer’s ERJ 145 regional
jet: low fuel consumption
and operating costs; ease of
maintenance; and outstanding
dispatch reliability.
In April, Embraer — already
operating service centres in
India and Australia, announced a
framework agreement with AVIC
(Aviation Industry Corporation
of China) to implement a Legacy
600 and Legacy 650 production
line in China. This will likely
be good news for many more
customers in the Asia Pacific
region, as it will add to Embraer’s
executive jet capability in the
region. Engineers and required
parts can be made available to
Asia Pacific countries within a
few hours of flight time.
SPECIFICATION IMPERIAL METRIC
LENGTH (EXTERNAL) 86 FT 5 IN 26.33 M
WINGSPAN
(WINGLET TIP TO WINGLET TIP)
69 FT 5 IN 21.17 M
HEIGHT (EXTERNAL) 21 FT 9 IN 6.64 M
CABIN LENGTH 49 FT 10 IN 15.18 M
CABIN WIDTH 6 FT 11 IN 2.10 M
CABIN HEIGHT 6 FT 1.82 M
MAXIMUM RANGE (1)
WITH IFR RESERVES
3,800 NM (4 PAX) 7,223 KM (4 PAX)
MAXIMUM (PASSENGER) SEATING 14 PAX
MAXIMUM CRUISE SPEED MAX OPERATING SPEED = M 0.80
NORMAL CRUISE SPEED = M 0.78
CERTIFIED CEILING 41,000 FT 12,497 M
TAKE-OFF DISTANCE 5,741 FT 1,750 M
MAXIMUM TAKE-OFF WEIGHT 53,572 LB 24,300 KG
Feels like home, even up in the sky
Crew, maintenance and capability
The Legacy 600 and Legacy 650 both feature advanced navigation capabilities.
The Primus Elite avionics suite enables flight crew to make smarter and faster
decisions while reducing their workload. In order to cater to its global executive jet
customers, Embraer invested in an extensive network of service centres — six are
company-owned, and more than 30 are authorised centres, including partnerships
with well-known companies in the areas of logistics, pilot and mechanic training.
Like the Legacy 600, the 650 will be certified for steep approach onto short
runways, enabling it to use London City Airport — a key business destination.
The Legacy 650 is poised to be a major success with customers. Operators are
likely to welcome it because right now it may be the only business aircraft priced
under USD 30 million that can fly up to 14 people for such long distances. There
are now more than 180 Legacy 600 jets operating in 29 countries, with high
rates of dispatch reliability and low operating costs — testament to the aircraft’s
popularity. The improved 650 will likely be as warmly received.
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DASSAULT FALCON
SUCCESS
STORY
JEAN ROSANVALLON, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF
DASSAULT FALCON, TALKS ABOUT HOW THE COMPANY
HAS STAYED THE COURSE FOR SUCCESS IN ASIA.

Jean
Rosanvallon,
President and
CEO of
Dassault Falcon
DASSAULT AVIATION IS THE ONLY MAJOR AEROSPACE
COMPANY STILL OWNED BY THE FOUNDERS
Dassault is unique in several ways.
In the world, Dassault Aviation is the
only major aerospace company still
owned by the founders with 51 per
cent majority shares owned by the
Dassault family. I think there’s a big
benefit when you have one majority
shareholder who is very committed to
the long term.
From a technological standpoint,
we are also unique in that we have the
same design office and factories for
both advanced fighters and business
jets. People recognise that the integrity
of our airplanes and design qualities
have always been a Falcon trademark.
Ninety-nine per cent of the pilots who
fly Falcon planes and other planes
will tell you of the huge difference
in handling quality. This is due to
our heritage, which continues with
the Falcon 7X, the first airplane in
business aviation with a digital flight
control system. That makes us unique.
It’s very important for us from an
image standpoint and the day-to-day
operation of the airplane.
Dassault started after WWII and the
company has been very stable and
financially strong. There is no debt.
From a business standpoint, we are at
somewhat of a downturn. But we are
strong on the Falcon side. Last year,
we delivered a record 95 Falcons.
We are very stable and experienced
in management, with a number of
our managers having served 30 to
50 years. This is one reason why the
company has been financially strong
over the years.
The Falcon 7X represents 70 per
cent of our world sales. It shows
the appreciation of its technology
and our strong image. The award
was timely and important to us,
further confirming the success of
7X in Asia. >>
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Many Asian customers are new to
business aviation. One of the first things
they want is availability. About three or
five years ago, when we were still in the
early stages of selling the Falcon 7X,
we were victims of our success. Even
though we have a strong background,
people weren’t acquainted with our
7Xs, which had only been in the market
UP CLOSE
What is your pet peeve about
flying/travel?
We have customers all over the
world so I spend a great deal of
time on the road. Airline delays
are my biggest pet peeve. It’s a
great reason to own a Falcon!
What do you love most
about flying?
It is an escape. It gives me time
to focus, to catch up on reading
and do some work without the
distractions of being in the office.
What do you do for relaxation?
Even with all of my travel for
work, I still love to travel for
pleasure and relaxation. Over the
past couple of years, I’ve spent
time travelling through Asia on
extended vacations.
for two or four years. The typical lead
time for general acceptance is about two
years for new owners. Availability is an
important aspect to Asians.
Also, Asians are very sensitive to
image. The opinion of their peers is very
important. They want to have the most
advanced airplane with the best image.
That’s what we try to have, and it is
part of what we have to communicate to
people through advertising.
When it comes to China, we present the
luxury side of aviation while in Europe
we emphasise business, efficiency and
saving time. In Asia, we communicate
through image about being the ultimate
status symbol. We have to adjust
how we communicate to clients from
different parts of the world.
Thanks to our technology, we have
been successful in the high-end
market, selling 50 7Xs. We are trying
to find a way to get (past) our freight
rival. It is exciting for us to broaden
the Falcon family to a new segment
which will be more expensive but still
competitive. When it comes to cabin
performance and operating costs, we
will be number one.
Our edge lies in our use of high
technology and the prestigious aspect of
our company. We sold all of the airplanes
to major US government corporations
and other prestigious customers.
The Falcon has much better fuel
efficiency than competitors. Price of
fuel increases the total operating cost,
and the higher fuel costs rise, the more
Falcon is shown in a positive light.
We have a double challenge before
completion. Aesthetics wise, we use the
experience of design firms, and have a
good relationship with BMW Designs
who initially worked on the Falcon
7X, and then again on the Falcon
2000S. High technology, comfort,
luxurious and practical designs are
what we set out to achieve. There was
a lot of tweaking on the weight and
soundproofing and a lot of behind-thescene
errands.
Thirty years ago, we had even more
exotic requests from the Middle East.
People want great comfort and a great
working environment. We have much
less exotic requests now but we do have
some extraordinary and unusual ones in
the types of airplanes they want, and to
incorporate shower facilities in them.
As CEO, I spend more than half my
time on customer issues and visits. We
have Falcons in 70 to 80 countries; the
greatest challenge is communicating
well with these different countries.
Now that the Asian market is opening
up, we are making greater effort to
communicate well in Asia. That’s
why we have increased our presence
in after-sales and customer service
not only in China, but also in Kuala
Lumpur and Singapore. As I’m based
in the US, I tend to make 15- to
16-hour trips to other parts of the
world, so a 12-hour jet lag is very
challenging as well.
We continue to work very hard on the
brand new Falcon, code named “SMS”.
It will enter service in 2016. We are
keeping specifications confidential
but the large cabin will remain our
main business and our long-term
strategy. Although the world is still at
an economic downturn, we are able to
invest in the launch of a new airplane —
it goes back to the importance of having
a very stable management.

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GULFSTREAM G250
by Jim Gregory
EASY
EVOLUTION
A SUPER MIDSIZE AIRCRAFT LIVES UP
TO ITS GRAND PEDIGREE
OF INNOVATION AND LUXURY
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“IT’S ELEGANT, BUT SIMPLIFIED
IN TERMS OF THE LINES, AND
VERY PLEASING TO THE EYE”
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SPECIFICATION IMPERIAL METRIC
LENGTH (EXTERNAL) 66 FT 10 IN 20.3 M
WINGSPAN
(WINGLET TIP TO WINGLET TIP)
63 FT 19.2 M
HEIGHT (EXTERNAL) 21 FT 4 IN 6.5 M
CABIN LENGTH 25 FT 10 IN 7.87 M
CABIN WIDTH 7 FT 2 IN 2.18 M
CABIN HEIGHT 6 FT 3 IN 1.91 M
MAXIMUM RANGE (1)
WITH IFR RESERVES
3,400 NM 6,300 KM
MAXIMUM (PASSENGER) SEATING 8 TO 10
MAXIMUM CRUISE SPEED MACH 0.85
CERTIFIED CEILING 45,000 FT 13,716 M
TAKE-OFF DISTANCE 4,960 FT 1,512 M
MAXIMUM TAKE-OFF WEIGHT 39,600 LB 17,962 KG

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With the most spacious cabin in
its class, the G250 can seat up to
10 passengers in two seating areas
Not only is there generous
storage space of 4.36 cubic
metres, in-flight accessibility
of baggage is also possible
OPPOSITE PAGE
The G250 cabin provides a
most conducive setting for
work and leisure
Inspiration for Gulfstream’s new
G250 came from none other than
the company’s flagship jet – the
G650 – an ultra-large-cabin, highspeed
jet that, at Mach .925, flies
faster than any other business jet,
and covers enough range to do
London to Buenos Aires non-stop.
As the smaller sibling, the G250 has
a more modest range of 6,300 km, but
with a Mach .80 cruise speed it will
fly you from Singapore to anywhere
in India or China. Gulfstream vice
president Jeff Miller explains, “We’ve
taken some design cues from the
modern styling of the 650 and
translated those into the cabin of the
250 to provide a more modern and
more streamlined look. Personally,
I call it a more minimalist kind of
design approach. It’s elegant, but
simplified in terms of the lines, and
very pleasing to the eye.”
Minimal and simple, however, do
not apply to the aircraft’s technology.
The cabin is equipped with a highdefinition
audio-visual system and a
special Gulfstream cabin management
system. The cabin also boasts a plain
view cockpit. All this is enveloped by
the airplane manufacturer’s latest new
business jet design.
Redundancy Redefined
“In the design of the 250, and in
particular the interior, we heeded the
voice of the customer — giving them
what they want in a new aircraft.” says
Steve Cass, Gulfstream’s director
of Sales Engineering. “Some of
the feedback we received from our
customers said that they really liked
to see enhanced reliability of the
components within the aircraft.
“You know, Gulfstream and all the
manufacturers have always done a
very nice job of building very reliable
aircraft, but it sure makes the guy in
the back upset when the DVD player
or the SATCOM doesn’t work. One
of the inputs to Gulfstream was, ‘How
can you design the inside of the aircraft
with the same philosophy as building
the production aircraft?’”
So, Gulfstream developed what the
company calls Cabin Essential, which
means that no single point of failure
will cause a loss of functionality. >>
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Most spacious cabin in its
class means a cabin about
2.10 metres wide
Efficient wing design allow
the G250 to fly further and
faster than its predecessor

SYSTEM
STANDARDS
The G250 entertains
with Gulfstream’s Audio/
Video Distribution System
(AVDS), which delivers highdefinition
video content
to the cabin. Using a fibre
optic cabling system, it gives
HD video content with no
data compression or signal
latency. Also standard on the
aircraft is a dual Blu-ray/DVD/
CD player with USB ports,
matched with a 48 cm HD
liquid crystal display forward
bulkhead monitor. There are
options for dual 128-gigabyte
media servers, and 31 cm HD
or 23 cm HD-compatible LCD
personal monitors.
Control of the entertainment
— and lighting, temperature,
attendant call and Gulfstream’s
new CabinView Passenger
Flight Information System
— comes via Gulfstream’s
Cabin Management System.
This provides digital control
through touch screens,
capacitive touch switches and
a passenger control unit at
the principal passenger seat.
This passenger control unit
can be an iPod touch or other
personal handheld device.
This is stored in a covered
charging station in a ledge
beside the seat that also hides
a charging station for the
Iridium handset, a headphone
port and controls, a media
input panel with an iPod dock,
an electric power outlet and
miscellaneous storage.
The Gulfstream G250
programme is undergoing
certification flight testing.
Initial deliveries of the aircraft
are expected later this year.
>> Redundancies are built into
the aircraft’s interior systems, so
passengers always have lighting,
power, cabin entertainment and
cabin controls.
“We designed it just like it was a
flight-essential piece of equipment,
like it was an avionics system,” Cass
says. “Another input was that they
sure would like to make it easier for
the people riding in the back of the
aircraft to interface with the airplane.
So, we decided to look at other
options out there in terms of cabin
management systems.”
Passenger Control
That’s when Gulfstream experts quickly
realised there wasn’t a vendor that
met their criteria. So, they developed
their own cabin management system.
Based on smartphone-type technology,
Gulfstream’s Cabin Essential design
allows passengers to interface with
cabin lights, temperature controls and
a suite of high-definition entertainment
options.
Beginning with Apple products,
passengers can download a free
application that gets activated when
they step aboard the G250, where the
airplane will recognise their iPhone or
iPod touch. In the not too distant future,
Gulfstream plans to take the technology
to other operating systems like Android.
Passengers breathe easier too, with
An advanced environmental control system
gives the cabin 100 per cent fresh air, quieter
air distribution and improved air-flow
“WE DESIGNED
THE INSIDE OF THE
AIRCRAFT JUST LIKE
IT WAS A FLIGHT-
ESSENTIAL PIECE
OF EQUIPMENT”
a pressurisation system that replicates
a cabin altitude of a comfortable 6,000
feet when the aircraft is actually flying
at 45,000 feet, in addition to pumping
in 100 per cent fresh air. No more stale
airline-quality air for Gulfstream’s
G250 passengers and pilots.
Even the lavatory is a G250
highlight, with two large windows
(out of 19 windows throughout the
aircraft), a vessel sink, a lighted vanity
mirror and a full-length closet. Quieter
air distribution, improved airflow
control, quieter engines and cabin,
all contribute to reduced passenger
fatigue, increased mental alertness and
enhanced productivity. Wide 25-inch
seats, a spacious aisle and articulating
seats round out the package.
That’s a comfy ride, even if you are
heading to Siberia.
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GLOBAL JET CONCEPT
CHINA
VISION
GLOBAL JET CONCEPT SALES MANAGER FRÉDÉRIK IOOS
SHARES HIS VIEWS ON THE BURGEONING
PRIVATE AVIATION MARKET IN CHINA.

Global Jet
Concept’s modern,
comprehensively
equipped and
luxurious fleet go
down well with
the burgeoning
China market
"SUCH A VAST AND
POWERFUL COUNTRY
IS INEVITABLY
GOING TO DEVELOP
ITS PRIVATE
JET MARKET."
After working in Africa for a European
aviation company located in Le Bourget
Airport in France, I joined Global Jet
when the Paris office was set up in
2003. At that time, we were a small
team, and I was interested in the
prestigious image of Global Jet and
its enormous development potential
in France.
Concerning China, the business
aviation was almost non-existent.
However, we knew that some Chinese
users who travelled to Europe with
commercial companies would charter
private jets to organise their trips to
Europe or Africa. We gradually built
our business with them and expanded
our market in China. We quickly
understood that business aviation was
unknown but had a huge potential.
Our groundwork started in 2005 and
we opened our Beijing office in 2007.
We initially focused our efforts on
education and information. Business
Aviation had a bit of notoriety. We
had to explain the tricks of the trade,
demonstrate our expertise, and argue on
the benefits provided by our jets.
We focused our communication on
our operational expertise with private
aviation. Our wide range of private jets
are positioned on very high standards.
We are now the best qualified to meet
our clients’ needs, to advise them
objectively on their choices without any
pre-judgmental ideas. Kaimin Lee, our
representative delegate who is Chinese,
has tailored our services to the Chinese
market. It is necessary to adapt to
specific Chinese culture.
To promote ourselves, our on-site
team worked extensively on intensive
phone calls. Simultaneously, we used
our network or “guanxi” (a Chinese
concept of establishing relationships
in the business world to create
opportunities), in order to obtain
direct contacts with new potential
business jet users.
We were surprised by the immense
scale of the market. Some of our clients
have tried to acquire not only one but
two or three private jets. Our Chinese
customers were very interested in
large cabin airplanes. In comparison,
a European customer would buy, as a
first purchase, a small cabin and then
gradually increase the size of his planes,
whereas a Chinese customer would
prefer a large cabin jet and sometimes a
standup cabin. >>
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UP CLOSE
What is one thing that surprises
people about you? Honesty and
straight talking.
How did you earn your first
dollar? Working during my
school holidays.
What dream are you shooting
for now? Freedom, time for
myself and to achieve many of
my personal projects.
What do you love most about
flying? Travelling from one
continent to another in a few
hours.
Words to live by — what are
yours? Who dares, wins!
What have you learned to value
most in life? Friendship, respect
and respect given.
Frédérik Ioos, Sales Manager
of Global Jet Concept
Global Jet Company did not own an
Aircraft Operator Certificate to operate
in China. Therefore, the main difficulty
was finding owners willing to use their
jets on a strictly private basis. This was
overcome in 2009. Aware of the limits
of our expansion, we decided to become
an operator in China.
Global Jet has been constantly working
in order to provide our customers with
first-class quality. This involves a huge
effort on every level and aspect of our
company but it was worthwhile.
There is no other company in China
offering such a level of excellence in
their services.
We will guide, help and assist him right
from the beginning to the end of the
mission. Our clients’ mind must not be
confused by anything or any business
aviation constraints. The only point
we insist on is the slots related to
the traffic.
Firstly, I would advise to thoroughly
insure that the plane respects the public
transportation rules. Then, I would
explain that the price is a secondary
criteria. Quality prevails. And Real
Quality has a price.
Chinese clients are relatively young and
mainly industrials. Our customers are
much less secretive than before. First
of all, successful Chinese businessmen
are proud to make money and are now
looking for more comfort and luxury.
They are, therefore, very receptive to
the advantages provided by our business
jets and their top-class standards.
"PRICE IS A
SECONDARY CRITERIA.
QUALITY PREVAILS.
AND REAL QUALITY
HAS A PRICE."
Such a vast and powerful country,
with almost one billion 400 million
inhabitants, is inevitably going to
develop its private jet market. Six years
ago, there were less than a dozen private
jets operating in the country. Now, there
are nearly a hundred. Tomorrow, there
will be thousands…
We will keep a close eye on the market.
We won’t hesitate to develop and open
delegated offices in cities or towns
where necessary. We are extremely
aware of the importance of being local
and close to our customers.
We have chartered more than 60 jets
all over the world, in different sizes and
brands (Falcon, Gulfstream, Learjet,
Challenger, Embraer, Global Express,
Airbus and Boeing). We have expertise
in their daily operational and financial
aspects. Our sales department is very
active and benefits from a strong
network and knowledge.
I believe Global Jet is the perfect
answer for someone who wants to
acquire a business jet. We advise
without any pre-judgment, and only
in a pragmatic way. We are the
best partner to negotiate with the
manufacturers or with jet owners in the
secondhand market.
Buying a business jet is a complex
and expensive process. It is crucial to
get the best adviser — such as Global
Jet — to make the best arrangement
and negotiate the best contract,
including the validation of a satisfactory
delivery of the plane.

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PIERREJEAN DESIGNS
by Liz Moscrop
HAUTE
WINGS
INFLIGHT LUXURY AT ITS BEST
WITH A SPA IN THE SKY

Where is the most exclusive spa in the world?
Bali? Dubai? Or more than 40,000 feet
above the Red Sea? For aircraft interior
designer Jacques Pierrejean, the last answer
will likely manifest in two years’ time in
the first VVIP variant of a Boeing 747-800.
Pierrejean has been working on aircraft
interiors for decades and his on-board spa
forms just part of a luxury concept. He says, “I want to produce
steam like a hammam (a Turkish sauna). I’m looking for the
sort of well-being that you’d find in a five star hotel.”
Pierrejean is bound by client confidentiality regarding
any more details of the B747-8 project. However, he is happy
to share his concept for the Airbus A380, which is of a
similar scale and uses ideas along the same lines. He says, “I
recommend owners to play with the space in a big aircraft. The
idea is to find lots of open space.” To this end, Pierrejean has
created a “garden” lounge, which runs the total width of the
main deck. It is covered by a canopy over inviting sofas. The
roof lighting creates a beautiful ecological space. The lighting
may be dimmed and the roof transformed into a night-sky
environment to achieve a different effect — “like floating on
an island”, according to the designer.
“I’m looking for the sort of well-being
that you’d find in a five star hotel”
The main deck contains a lounge, gym, and four bedrooms,
each with an individual washroom. The style is ultra-modern
and minimalist. “Natural materials are used,” says Pierrejean,
“especially stone and wood, which is relaxing for passengers.”
Each bedroom contains a bed, a dressing table, plus two chairs
and a table in case passengers want to dine in their rooms.
There is wardrobe space aplenty since Pierrejean is aware many
travellers prefer to have access to their suitcases on board,
rather than have them stowed in an inaccessible cargo area.
In front of the second door, there is also a minimalist-style
dining room. Pierrejean explains, “Most aircraft have metalwork
and patterned fabrics. Our suggestion is to attempt something
new. We want people to feel they are flying in an aircraft and
feel totally different from when they are on the ground.” There
are two galleys on board, one for VVIPs and one for guests. >>
Artist impressions
provide clients with a
clear idea of what to
expect and allow for
adjustment if needed
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Each bedroom
contains a bed,
a dressing table,
plus two chairs
and a table in
case passengers
want to dine in
their rooms
>> The upper deck contains a long
office. VVIP passengers, such as the
owner, can enter via a lift that takes
them directly to the top floor. There
is also space for dining or private
conferences and a huge bedroom,
which takes up the total width of the
aircraft. The bed is a massive circle
of 2.5 metres in diameter designed to
be adaptable to the client’s preferred
feng shui sleeping direction, no matter
where he is flying to in the world.
There are two more bathrooms,
one containing the spa. Four smaller
bedrooms aft of the upper deck have
Attention to details
and customer
satisfaction are
Pierrejean’s trademark
been dubbed by Pierrejean’s team as
the “cosy corner”. The aircraft would
typically have a crew of about 14
personnel, so there is a small crew rest
area with a lie flat seat at the front of
the lower deck.
Other styles
Pierrejean’s forte is his adaptability and
ability to work in many different genres.
Although the A380 concept is fairly
simple, he is working on an Airbus
A320 VIP project for another client on
a more classic theme. He says, “There
is some crocodile skin in some areas,

Plane interiors are designed for ease of use,
practicality and comfort, with a touch of luxury
and darker woods. The person owns a
Global Express and is now switching to
a new evolution on the A320 to enjoy
more space.”
Helicopters are another passion of
his. In this, Pierrejean uses the classic
Maybach car as an inspiration for his
latest concept for a Eurocopter EC135.
He tells, “We are using carbon fibre
throughout, along with leather.”
A big bugbear for him is seat design,
which he feels has been dominated by
players who have become complacent
as there is little competition in the
arena. He reveals, “We are working
with EADS Sogerma (part of the
Airbus division of EADS, engaged in
the manufacture and development of
aerostructures, cabin interior layout and
airline seats) on new ideas. There are
often dedicated business or first class
seats on airlines, which are better than
those a client can put on his private jet.
It is time for manufacturers to challenge
themselves.”
In the meantime, we can keep our
eyes peeled for Pierrejean Designs’ next
innovative project.
Pierrejean Designs spares no expense
when it comes to fulfilling clients’ desires
AMBITIOUS
CONCEPTS
The ambitious project of having
a luxurious flying spa will prove
complex to execute. To produce
water for steam and create good
ventilation to handle the hot
airflow demands a great deal
of ingenuity, including using a
small diffuser inside the shower.
Aircraft interior designer Jacques
Pierrejean’s thinking is based
on promoting optimum health
on board. He consulted medical
experts who advised him that
it would be unwise to bring
exercise equipment into a
cabin. Instead, Pierrejean
recommended the ambience
of a spa and a small stretching
area, which can be soothing.
Pierrejean knows what he is
talking about in terms of wet
areas and wash rooms. He cut
his teeth as a designer of small
bathrooms for Dassault in the
Falcon 20 and 50 series, and the
first shower he produced was
for an Airbus A340 presidential
aircraft. That bathroom boasted
a marble-covered floor.
According to Pierrejean, “It
was difficult to convince the
engineers initially. However,
today a shower on board has
almost become a necessity.”
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MOUNTAIN
CLIMBER
PILATUS PC-12NG
by Tricia Lim
A PROVEN WORKHORSE GETS
A TECHNOLOGICAL UPGRADE

Having no real direct competition in
its category, the PC-12 has also been
recognised as a hard worker
A COMBINATION OF SPEED, LUXURIOUS CABIN
SPACE AND ECONOMY, THE PC-12NG IS A TOUGH
ONE TO BEAT IN ITS CLASS AND CATEGORY
Pilatus aircraft were
originally designed for
high-altitude use in the
surrounding mountainous
terrain of Switzerland.
Today, they are just as
hardy as ever, and retain
many of the key values
of their predecessors. This heritage
of more than 70 years of aviation
innovation and advancement has
culminated in the company’s latest
aircraft, the Pilatus PC-12NG.
A turbine-powered workhorse,
the PC-12NG dominates with its large
330-cubic-foot cabin. It competes not
only with other turboprop singles
but also with very light to mid-sized
business jets. Its superior size cabin,
coupled with the option of a large
53- by 52-inch (134 cm by 132 cm)
utility door gives the PC-12NG great
versatility, enabling roles such as
executive transport, cargo, airline, air
ambulance and other special missions.
The PC-12NG has been tested
during thousands of flight in harsh
environmental conditions, and its
flexibility to perform well in both
business and personal situations
has some people referring to it as
the ultimate aerial Sports Utility
Vehicle. In line with the PC-12NG’s
reconfigurable design, customers
can choose an aircraft cabin layout
to suit their needs. In a standard
configuration, the PC-12NG comes
fitted with six seats in an executive
configuration, but configurations for
up to nine passengers are also possible.
A look inside the aircraft shows that
it can be done up in just about any
style. Customers select from highend
leathers, fine wood veneers and
quality fabrics usually found in highend
luxury vehicles to create interiors
that reflect their personality. Other
luxury options include improved
cabin lighting, the addition of dualzone
climate controls, availability of
a satellite phone and customisable
entertainment equipment. >>
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SPECIFICATION IMPERIAL METRIC
LENGTH (EXTERNAL) 47 FT 3 IN 14.4 M
WINGSPAN 53 FT 43 IN 16.27 M
HEIGHT (EXTERNAL) 14 FT 4.26 M
CABIN LENGTH 16 FT 11 IN 5.16 M
CABIN WIDTH 5 FT 1.53 M
CABIN HEIGHT 4 FT 10 IN 1.47 M
MAXIMUM RANGE (1)
WITH IFR RESERVES
1,573 NM 2,915 KM
MAXIMUM (PASSENGER) SEATING 9
MAXIMUM CRUISE SPEED 280 KTAS 519 KM TAS
CERTIFIED CEILING 30,000 FT 9,144 M
TAKE-OFF DISTANCE 2,650 FT 808 M
MAXIMUM TAKE-OFF WEIGHT 10,450 LBS 4,740 KG

As an upgrade from the
Pilatus PC-12, the PC-12NG took a
large technological step forward in
the cockpit with the introduction
of the flat-panel state-of-the-art
Honeywell Primus Apex avionics suite.
This latest cockpit environment by
BMW Designworks rates highly in
ergonomics and aesthetics, reducing
pilots’ workload and allowing for
smoother flight coordination and
engine monitoring.
The PC-12NG is now powered by a
single Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67P gas
turbine engine. It offers reduced fuel
consumption and thus lower operation
costs when compared to its twin-engine
competitors. Flat-rated at a continuous
1,200 shaft horsepower, the aircraft can
accelerate and take off with just 1,650
feet of runway. The superior runway
performance of the PC-12NG gives
it another leg up on the competition
by increasing its flexibility to land at
runway restricted airports worldwide.
In the air, climbing to 30,000 feet can
be achieved in just over 26 minutes,
and it can reach a maximum cruise
speed of 280 knots.
A combination of speed, luxurious
cabin space and economy, the
PC-12NG is a tough one to beat in its
class and category. Growing worldwide
demand has the Pilatus factory in
Switzerland currently churning out
just over 100 aircraft per year, and it
is seeing growing interest from the
United Arab Emirates and Australia,
as well as other countries in the Asia-
Pacific region.
Not one to rest on its laurels,
Pilatus’ Chairman and CEO,
Oscar J Schwenk, revealed in the
company’s 2010 annual report that
the development of a new aircraft –
the PC-24 – is underway, slated for
unveiling in 2012.
Pilatus’ tech-connectivity
within the cabin speaks
volumes of how well they
understand their customers
The enhanced cockpit environment
by BMW Designworks eases the
workload off the pilot
TECH ANTE
As of February 2011, new
owners of the Pilatus PC-12NG
also get an iPad containing
interactive content for the
specific aircraft.
“Our new iPad delivery
programme for the PC-12NG
reflects Pilatus’ technological
leadership in business
aviation and our commitment
to delivering best-in-class
customer service and
satisfaction,” said Thomas
Bosshard, President and CEO of
Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd.
Each iPad comes pre-loaded
with delivery documents,
owner’s manuals, pilot
information manual as well as
handy aviation apps such as
ForeFlight and MyRadar Pro.
“This is the first step,” adds
Bosshard. “Pilatus will continue
to develop the programme
to make delivery, service and
flight planning easier for our
customers.”
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RENO AIR SHOW
by Roger Norum
DESERT
STORM
WORLD-CLASS AIRCRAFT PILOTS
CONGREGATE EACH SEPTEMBER TO
RACE AT SPEEDS OF UP TO 800 KM/H
ACROSS THE NEVADA DESERT
THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES &
AIR SHOW IN RENO, NEVADA, is one of the last events
of its kind in the world. Held in the high-altitude Nevada
Desert every September, it continues the tradition of the
legendary Cleveland Air Races of the 1920s, 30s and 40s.
The remote desert location makes it one of the most unique
venues to see pilots in action and the races have become an
institution for aviation enthusiasts from around the globe.
Founded by Bill Stead some 47 years ago, the Reno
races mark the last pylon air racing event in the world and
are not just about performances. These Races consist of
seven classes of aircraft racing around a unique course in
the firmament, flying wing-tip to wing-tip anywhere from
15 to 150 metres above ground at speeds often exceeding
800 km/h. >>
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Stunning aerial performances are a visual treat
for the public at the annual Reno Air Show
THE RENO RACES
MARK THE LAST
PYLON AIR RACING
EVENT IN THE
WORLD AND ARE
NOT JUST ABOUT
PERFORMANCES
The event, which attracts some 200,000 spectators
each year, comprises a large display of static aircraft and
regular military and aerobatic flight demonstrations by
the Blue Angels, the US Air Force Thunderbirds and the
Canadian Forces Snowbirds. At the top of the six-class
race format is the by-invitation-only Jet Class — one of
the fastest motorsports events you can see with the naked
eye. It features match racing with the Czech-built Aero
Vodochody L-39 Albatros, Jet Provost, Iskra, L-29 and
the de Havilland Vampire jets, among others.
Racing at similar speeds is the Unlimited Class,
populated by stock and modified WWII fighters such
as the P-51 Mustang, F8F Bearcat and Hawker Sea Fury,
held along a 10 km course at speeds reaching 640 km/h.
Sport Class and SuperSport Class highlight some of the
most innovative work being done in high performance
kit-built aircraft today. The T-6 Class emphasises strategy
and pilot skill rather than raw horsepower across an
8 km course. It is geared towards match racing between
stock aircraft that includes the original T-6 Texan, the
Canadian-built Harvard and the US Navy SNJ version
aircraft.
Other classes include the Formula One Class, in which
aircraft, powered by a Continental O-200 engine, are
often built by the pilots who race them; and the Biplane
Class, in which small, aerobatic aircraft such as the Pitts
Special and the Smith Miniplane compete on a 4.8 km
course at speeds exceeding 320 km/h.
The course itself comprises several courses laid over
the same piece of ground — oval in shape, with seven
to ten course pylons along a southern stretch directly
in front of the pits and the grandstands. The pylons are
fashioned from 15-metre telephone poles and feature
specially-marked drums mounted at the top; many of
them sport bright orange-red panels for visibility. The
finish line for every lap and race is marked by the blueand-white
checkered Home Pylon.

A highlight for visitors is seeing their favourite pilots, planes and crew up close
On the ground, visitors are able
to get close to pilots, planes and crew
in The Pits. They can stroll around
parked aircraft as the races and
aerobatic performances take place
above them. The sands are lined with
championship aircraft such as Strega,
flown by Steve Hinton, the youngest
pilot to ever compete and win. You
can also see history-making pilots and
crew such as John Penney flying Rare
Bear, former NASA astronaut Curt
The Reno Air Show
is always packed
with a full audience
in anticipation of
the thrilling air
performances
Brown flying Viper, and legacy pilot
Heather Penney flying Raju Grace.
A pit pass allows fans to get beyond
the race and offers an exclusive
experience of behind-the-scenes
action. An appetite for adventure can
be sated by climbing among the real
military cargo planes on display. In
past years, the Reno Air Races have
drawn celebrities like John Travolta,
Patrick Swayze, Neil Armstrong, Treat
Williams and Clay Lacy.
BIRDS OF
THUNDER
What can fighter jets and their
pilots do to stay at the top of
their game when not on the call
of duty? For the United States
Air Force, they become The
Thunderbirds, the force’s air
demonstration squadron — and
the most anticipated highlight
of the Reno Air Show. Their fast
passes, Calypso Passes, slow
rolls and extremely tight turns,
often performed just under
the speed of sound, are crowd
pleasers. The squadron currently
flies a version of the F-16 Block
52 fighter with powerful Pratt &
Whitney F100-PW-229 engines
that add some 1,630 kg of thrust
to the planes. In times of need,
the Thunderbirds can be swiftly
integrated into an operational
fighter unit.
The 2011 National
Championship Air Races &
Air Show is from 14 to 16
September. Find out more
about the event schedule at
www.airrace.org
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The Jetlev Flyer brings new excitement to man’s fascination with flying
A VERY YOUNG SEAN CONNERY
ONCE SAID in his gravelled James
Bond voice, “No well-dressed man
should be without one,” in the 1965
movie, Thunderball. And so, the scenes
where Bond lifted off into the sky with a
rocket belt and later tossed the compact
device into the trunk of his Aston
Martin were etched into the minds of
movie and aviation fans around the
world. The idea of the ultimate personal
flying toy was born.
Rocket belts, rocket packs or jet
JETLEV FLYER
by Cadence Loh
TOY NO MORE
A BLAST FROM TOMORROW BRINGS PERSONAL FLIGHT ONE STEP CLOSER
packs — call them what you will — are
wearable devices that allow man to lift
off and fly. Notions for such personal
flying machines go back to the dawn of
air travel after WWII, popularised in
the 1920s science fiction comic strip,
Buck Rogers, which had its hero zipping
around with a rocket pack.
The device moved from fiction
to reality with the US Army’s Small
Rocket Lift Device (SRLD). Conceived
in the 1950s, it could carry a man up
nine metres in the air. But the armed
forces lost interest in it as the 1000 hp
device petered out after a flight time of
just 21 seconds, a range of 120 metres,
maximum speed of about 16 km/h,
and lacked the ability for a controlled
landing should the device fail.
Raymond Li, a Chinese Canadian,
came up with yet another version
of the idea in 2000 — the Jetlev (jet
levitation) concept. Its potential was
picked up in November 2004 by the
National Research Council of Canada’s
Industrial Research Assistance

With the oldest Jetlev pilot to-date at 67 years old, there is no reason why anyone can’t
fly as long as one is in good physical condition and big enough to wear the device.
THE IDEA OF
THE ULTIMATE
PERSONAL
FLYING TOY
WAS BORN
Programme and its Institute of Ocean
Technology, and the project shifted
into high gear. After almost a decade of
development, testing and refinement,
the Jetlev Flyer debuted
in 2009. And just as the idea had
dazzled movie audiences over 40
years ago, the Jetlev Flyer amazed the
international media.
The demonstration pilot nimbly flew
to an altitude of 10 metres (the height of
a high dive board) at a speed of 35 km/h,
and further outdid the performance
of 007’s old rocketbelt with up to two
hours of flying time. The only apparent
fly in the fantasy is that the strap-on
device is a tethered system, powered by
jets of water fed through a hose attached
to a small boat-like four-stroke 250
horsepower motor and pump on the
water. The Jetlev makers, however, call
the hose “the unsung hero of the Jetlev
system”. It acts as a stabiliser like the tail
of the kite, dampens vibrations, imposes
a safe flight ceiling and keeps the pilot
from flying over land.
In addition, because the propulsion
unit is separate from the pilot, less
weight needs to be lifted into the air
and this gives it a thrust-to-weight ratio
three times higher than that of a fighter
jet. The two high-flow, low-pressure
jets of water generate 200 kilogrammes
of thrust for lift and propulsion, more
Built-in safety measures
provide peace of mind
SUSPENDED
FREEDOM
Three new sensations come
up when experiencing flight
with the Jetlev. First is the
feeling of weightlessness, a
sense of levitating as lift builds
up. Second is the sensation of
suspended height, of hanging
with no visible support from
above or below, when 10
metres can feel like a huge
distance below you. The
third unique sensation is the
three dimensional freedom
of movement, to travel in
any direction at any height
the system allows. Once in
the air, weightless, it takes
only the smallest of forces to
move or turn. The Jetlev Flyer
is made by Germany-based
manufacturer, MS Watersports.
Priced like a light sports
aircraft, training is included in
the cost. www.jetlev.com
than enough to put a 150-kilogramme
man in the air. All this makes the Jetlev
unexpectedly easy to fly. Jetlev pilots,
whether actual pilots who have flown
planes or helicopters before or not, have
been surprised and delighted by the
simplicity and intuitive, digital fly-bywire
flight controls.
Take flight from your yacht,
waterside vacation property or private
island, perhaps with orders for a
“Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred”
upon your landing.
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AVROCAR VZ-9AV
by Rainer Sigel
DISC
JOCKEYS
ONE OF THE AVIATION INDUSTRY’S MORE
POIGNANT FAILURES TO BEND THE LAWS OF
AERODYNAMICS TO A RADICAL DESIGN IDEA
Before free-flight tests, the Avrocar was flown with tethers, seen here in
front and behind the aircraft, for safety reasons (Photo courtesy of US Air Force)

The Avrocar S/N
58-7055 (marked
AV-7055) on its rollout
THE SWINGING 1950s: Elvis was grinding hips, cars had
huge tail wings and colour television was but a distant
dream. The world, America in particular, would have been
the perfect place, save for a nasty protracted cold war that
was running at full chill. Spooked by the Korean War, the
McCarthy witch hunts and the Soviet atomic bomb threat,
Americans suspected communist adversaries everywhere.
And if that was not enough, alien invasion hysteria was at
fever pitch, fuelled by the still unexplained Roswell Incident
(see box) and a flood of UFO sightings following it.
What few realised then, or even now, was that the US
Air Force, the US Army and the CIA were financing the
construction of just such a thing — a flying saucer. In a
small town in Canada, of all places. Spearheaded by British
aeronautical engineer John Frost, Avro Canada, a subsidiary
of UK aerospace firm AV Roe & Co, was trying to create the
first circular aircraft, based largely on air cushion technology
‘liberated’ from Nazi Germany at the end of WWII.
Frost’s idea was to exploit the Coanda effect, named
after French inventor Henri-Marie Coanda, who had
WHAT FEW REALISED
THEN WAS THAT THE
US AIR FORCE, THE US
ARMY, AND THE CIA
WERE FINANCING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF
A FLYING SAUCER
experimented with rudimentary jet engines as early as 1910.
Frost speculated that the Coanda phenomenon might be
capable of providing a powerful air cushion via a circulating
fan that could be used for VTOL (vertical take-off and
landing) capabilities. In conjunction with horizontal engines,
it might also be able to propel an aircraft at higher altitude.
The result of Frost’s efforts was the VZ-9AV Avrocar,
the world’s first true flying saucer. Avro Canada and the
Canadian Government provided the initial funding to
package all available air cushion and turbojet technology
into a viable disc-shaped aircraft. The round form was >>
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THE FIRST FREE-FLIGHT TRIAL WAS
FLOWN BY TEST PILOT ‘SPUD’ POTOCKI
ON 12 NOVEMBER 1959
>> chosen for its efficient aerodynamics, and to simplify
structural requirements for a circular hovering platform.
When Canadian funding started to dry up, Frost
demonstrated the Avrocar to the US Air Force and managed
to secure a larger budget as part of a series of the USAF’s
VTOL development projects. In addition, he tapped the
US Army, which was interested in building a ‘Flying Jeep’,
for which the Avrocar was to act as a prototype. Highly
divergent applications, but Frost was undeterred.
The Avrocar prototype was equipped with three
Continental J69 turbojets, turning a central impeller to keep it
airborne with downward thrust, and with a vane and shutter
system to propel the craft in any direction by venting thrust
in the direction the pilot desired. A pilot and observer sat in
separate cockpits on either side of the disc, facing forward.
The total diameter of the Avrocar was 6.2 metres, with
wheels and, later, tricycle landing pads for an undercarriage.
From 1957-58, two actual Avrocar prototypes were
constructed. The first completed a series of wind tunnel tests
at NASA Ames in California but never went airborne, and the
second vehicle undertook a test flight programme at Malton,
Ontario, home of Avro Canada. Rare film footage existing of
the Avrocar project includes design and construction of both
aircraft, wind tunnel tests, and many of the tethered and free
flight tests. The first free-flight trial was flown by test pilot
‘Spud’ Potocki on 12 November 1959. Additional tests
made in 1960 brought flight time to a total of approximately
75 hours.
When flown without tethers, the Avrocar was unstable and reached a top speed of only 56 km/h (Photo courtesy of US Air Force)

The test results established a serious stability problem and degraded
performance due to turbo-rotor tolerances. Before modifications could be applied,
funding ran out. The last flight test programme was completed in March 1961.
Avro Canada was unable to continue the project on its own. Even so, by late
1960, it had redesigned the Avrocar with a pair of more powerful General Electric
J85 turbojets, a larger rotor, and a wing and tail configuration attached to the
disc. Although this may have solved the Avrocar’s stability and performance
shortcomings, it was too little, too late. The US military officially stopped
supporting the project, which halted any further research efforts.
The Avrocar became the last aviation programme of Avro Canada, which
closed its doors for good in 1962. The two prototype Avrocars still exist, but have
been relegated to mere curio status. One is kept at an Army Museum in Fort
Eustis, Virginia, and the second belongs to the National Air and Space Museum,
who have it stored in a warehouse in Maryland. The world, it seems, is safe from
alien invasions — for now.
TOP: Avrocar in the restoration hangar at the National Museum of the United States Air Force
BOTTOM: Avro Canada VZ-9AV Avrocar at the National Museum of the United States Air Force
(Photos courtesy of US Air Force)
General Roger Ramey (left) and chief
of staff Colonel Thomas DuBose
presenting the debris at the Roswell
press conference on 8 July 1947 in
Fort Worth, Texas
TRUTH OR TALE
In July 1947, a flying object
crashed near Roswell, New
Mexico, and was recovered
by personnel from the nearby
Roswell Army Air Field. Its
press office released a text
later that day stating that they
had recovered the remains
of a ‘flying disc’. The news
immediately sparked a giant
media frenzy. The following day,
Major General Roger Ramey,
Commander of the Eighth Air
Force, decided to go public,
stating that a crash-landed
radar-tracking balloon had
been recovered, not a flying
disc. He promptly called a press
conference, where he showed
debris alleged to have come
from the crashed object, as
proof to the crashed weather
balloon story.
It was to no avail. The
Roswell Incident went on to
become a worldwide pop culture
phenomenon, and made the
name Roswell synonymous
with UFOs. It ranks as the most
publicised and controversial of
all alleged UFO incidents and has
spawned hundreds of Internet
sites. Even today, many UFO
enthusiasts maintain that an alien
craft and its occupants were
captured, and the US military
then engaged in a cover up.
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by Charlie Streeter
CAPTAIN SPEAKING...
LICENSE TO LEARN
Ialways enjoy catching up with an old friend, a
Boeing 777 captain, based in Asia. We first met
in northern Quebec early on in our flying careers.
These days, I can use the term “flying career”
which suggests a clear career path — but at the
time, it was not evident.
Our conversation took me back to a pitch-black
winter at five in the morning and at a bone-chilling
minus 35 degrees Celsius. We were shovelling snow
to uncover our buried piston twin-engine aircraft.
This was just the beginning of a laborious daily ritual
for both of us to prepare our planes for a full day of
flying. I held the ladder to keep it from blowing over
in the bitter cold wind as he dragged the fuel hose
up to fill the tanks. A disgusting mix of aviation fuel
spray and what was dripping from my nose would
freeze on my face. This certainly did not look like
anything remotely close to the picture of the shortsleeved
airline pilot enjoying coffee in a sunny
cockpit while chatting up an obviously charmed flight
attendant in my university counsellor’s Your Future
in Aviation brochure.
However, that windswept airport on a gloomy
winter’s day was exactly where I wanted to be. My
desire to fly had started burning when I was a child.
I had slaved at countless dish-washing and
construction jobs to pay for my pilot training. Now,
no nasty weather, no icy runway and no misleading
advertising was going to discourage me. One of
the milestones in a flying career is achieving one’s
Commercial Pilot’s License, which is required to earn
money as a pilot. I constantly remind myself of the
prophetic words of my FAA examiner after a stressful
but successful Commercial Pilot’s License flight check.
He wisely stated, “Congratulations, I am granting you
a license to learn.”
He was right. Each flight was a new adventure,
with every trip presenting new challenges, even
dangers. Those early flying jobs were a huge
responsibility for a young guy set free with a fresh
license. The flying was tough and it was easy to get
into trouble because in a single-pilot flown aircraft
you are on your own up there. I learnt to respect the
forces of nature, listen to what my machine was telling
me, and to make good use of my gut instinct. Most
importantly, I learnt not just to recognise my mistakes
but to embrace them with humility, because there
would be many more to come and it’s important to
learn from them while they are small.
My friend is saying it’s different in the airline world
now. While he, for example, was hired for his many
years of diverse flight experience, companies are now
recruiting people with zero experience and taking
them through an intensive pilot training curriculum
with direct entry to an airliner. These pilots will
completely miss the wonderful life experiences that my
friend and I enjoyed. More significantly, perhaps they
will not be afforded the opportunity of learning what
books can’t teach them.
Back then, it seemed like a haphazard way to
venture a living, a journey of occasional terrifying
moments alone in the sky, battered by the elements
even as the spirits soared. In hindsight, I realise it was
actually a naturally derived career path. They were
flights of self-discovery — and the privilege was mine
to have experienced the joy of it all.

Photo courtesy of Jason Ierace
www.jasonierace.com
“I LEARNT NOT JUST TO
RECOGNISE MY MISTAKES
BUT TO EMBRACE THEM
WITH HUMILITY”
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MEN’S JEWELLED WATCHES
by Alvin Wong
Time to
SHINE
THE ART OF EMBEDDING TECHNOLOGY
INTO THE JEWELLER’S CRAFT
AUDEMARS PIGUET’S JULES AUDEMARS SELFWINDING
References 15171OR.ZZ.A002CR.01, 15171OR.ZZ.A088CR.01,
15171BC.ZZ.A002CR.01
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TECHNOLOGY AND AESTHETICS ARE OFTEN SEEN AS RIVALS FOR THE
CONNOISSEUR’S ATTENTION. IN THE WORLD OF HAUTE HORLOGERIE,
THAT IS NOT NECESSARILY SO. COMPLEX MECHANICAL TIMEPIECES,
ONCE THE SOLE DOMAIN OF MALE WATCH AFICIONADOS, OFTEN MORPH
INTO BEJEWELLED MASTERPIECES — THE TRADITIONAL PURSUIT OF
THE LADIES. THIS YEAR’S SWISS WATCH FAIRS HAVE THROWN UP AN
AMALGAMATION OF BOTH GENRES. HERE ARE SEVEN THAT STAND OUT.

Audemars Piguet’s Jules Audemars Selfwinding
An otherwise classical timepiece steeped in design sobriety,
the Jules Audemars Selfwinding enhances its clean
aesthetics by icing its three variants — pink gold with
silver-toned dial, pink gold with black dial and white gold
with silver-toned dial. This is achieved by setting 70 brilliantcut
diamonds totalling almost 0.60 carats on the bezel.
Powering the timepiece is the automatic Calibre 3120,
one of Audemars Piguet’s most celebrated watch movements.
The movement features bi-directional automatic winding
and a 60-hour power reserve, helping to enhance its timetelling
precision. For aesthetics, the Côtes de Genève pattern
adorns the bridges whilst the family crests are engraved on
the watch’s 22-karat gold oscillating weight.
Blancpain Spécialités Tourbillon Diamants
Over 20 carats of diamonds are set in the Blancpain
Spécialités Tourbillon Diamants. Aside from the leather strap,
sapphire caseback and visible tourbillon at 12 o’clock, nearly
the entire surface of the timepiece is studded with gems.
Even the hands of the dial come with 0.072 carats’ worth of
diamonds. Baguette-cut diamonds — 164 in all — fill the
dial, while the white gold case and bezel are paved with 571
diamonds. A briolette-cut stone is used on the crown.
The watch’s automatic, 238-part self-winding Calibre
25A movement can be seen through a sapphire caseback.
Considering the amount of time needed to select, cut
and set the diamonds on the timepiece, its production is
extremely limited.
BLANCPAIN SPÉCIALITÉS TOURBILLON DIAMANTS
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Breguet Marine Chronograph Tourbillon High Jewellery
When it was unveiled a few years ago, the Breguet Marine
Chronograph Tourbillon was flagged as a testosteroneladen
technical titan distinguished by its use of silicon
components and packing both a tourbillon and a
chronograph in one timepiece.
This year, the same timepiece has taken on an
ornamental look with 376 diamonds on the watch. Baguettecut
diamonds cover the case, lugs, casebands and push piece
surfaces. Trapeze-cut diamonds are arranged in a staggered
row on the bezel to mimic the fluted edges of the original
watch. The entire casepiece has 186 stones totalling 11.77
carats. The silvered solid gold dial features a hand-engraved
wave motif formed by 132 full-cut diamonds, while 58
diamonds on the buckle provide a finishing touch. >>
BREGUET MARINE CHRONOGRAPH TOURBILLON HIGH
JEWELLERY
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Bulgari-Bulgari
The Calibre B77, used in Bulgari-Bulgari watches like its
2009 moonphase timepiece, finds a place in a Bulgari-
Bulgari gentleman’s watch. An automatic-winding
mechanical movement with 21 jewels, it is contained in an
18-karat white gold case studded with 36 round brilliant-
cut diamonds totalling three carats. The curved, polished
case has an 18-karat white gold caseback engraved with the
BVLGARI logo and with a number unique to each piece.
Guilloché engraving decorates the anthracite dial, with the
“6” and “12” numerals plated in gold.
BULGARI-BULGARI
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Franck Muller Skeleton Tourbillon
Marking their first foray into the fraternity of skeleton
watches when it was first launched, the Franck Muller
Skeleton Tourbillon adds physical appeal to its technical
achievements by taking on a bejewelled version. The
brand uses the signature Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex
shape for its 18-karat gold dial, through which one can
see the hand-wound movement and the tourbillon’s
upper bridge, which bears the Franck Muller initials.
The 193-part, 21-jewel manual winding movement runs
on a 60-hour power reserve.
FRANCK MULLER SKELETON TOURBILLON
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Patek Philippe Ref 5073
Two of the most sophisticated grand complications are the
perpetual calendar and the minute repeater. Patek Philippe’s
Ref. 5073 combines both in one watch lavish with 103 Top
Wesselton baguette diamonds on the bezel and lugs. Hour
markers on the black lacquered solid-gold dial are made up
of 13 baguette diamonds while another 42 baguette diamonds
line the clasp.
Patek Philippe ratchets up its watches’ complexity with
the 467-part Ref 5073’s self-winding mechanism for improved
accuracy of the perpetual calendar. It indicates dates, leap
years and moon phases, and does not need adjustment until
2100, a year marked by the Gregorian calendar as a secular
one that omits 29 February.
Cathedral gongs are used in the minute repeater
complication to produce longer-lasting sounds with enhanced
reverberation compared to normal-sized gongs. The challenge
was to fit the gongs within the confines of the watch case and
prevent them from striking against other components except
the hammers that help produce their sound.
PATEK PHILIPPE REF 5073
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Piaget Emperador Tourbillon Haute Joaillerie
Piaget has a reputation for fine ultra-thin movements. Its
3.5 mm tourbillon is the world’s thinnest. This year, it appears
housed in a bejewelled cage with the Emperador Tourbillon
Haute Joaillerie. The 3.5 mm-thin, hand-wound Piaget
600P tourbillon movement is the precursor to the recordbreaking
Calibre 1207P, used in the new Emperador Coussin
Tourbillon Automatic Ultra Thin.
The Emperador Tourbillon Haute Joaillerie presents an
interplay of shapes and textures by marrying 153 brilliant- and
baguette-cut diamonds on the case. Baguette-cut diamonds
serve as hour markers on the white gold dial and adorn the
bezel. At 12 o’clock, it reveals the flying tourbillon mechanism
with its artfully shaped ‘P’ bridge.
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MARC A HAYEK
MARC A HAYEK TALKS ABOUT HIS
GRANDFATHER, HIS FAVOURITE WATCHES
AND HIS PLANS FOR BREGUET,
BLANCPAIN AND JAQUET DROZ
Hayek wears a
Jaquet Droz watch

FROM LEFT
Hayek wears a
Breguet Type XXII
(10Hz frequency)
watch
A race driver himself,
Hayek introduced
Blancpain to a young
audience through
the Blancpain-
Lamborghini Trofeo
race series
“NEVER, NEVER LET DIE WHAT
WAS INSIDE YOUR HEART WHEN
YOU WERE SIX YEARS OLD.” —
NICOLAS HAYEK SR
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What was your childhood
ambition?
Many…from becoming (French
explorer/inventor) Jacques-Yves
Cousteau to a racing driver. I was
also a great fan of fishermen.
What is the best gift you’ve
received?
My little son!
What belonging would
you never throw away?
Cuff-links I got from my
grandfather and other things
that I have linked to a person,
to emotions.
Your favourite home
cooked meal?
I love to cook and love to be
home. I really love to barbecue,
so barbecued loup de mer
would be one of my favourites.
Your favourite method
of relaxing?
Being busy, doing sports, and
probably relaxing smoking
a cigar.
What is your morning
routine like?
Getting up and seeing the
smile of my little son crying for
food; breakfast and playing;
then a quick shower and running
to work.
What car do you drive?
Even though my everyday
transport is quite boring, I love
my car, a Mercedes E350 diesel,
for its comfort.
How did you earn your
first dollar?
Chasing mice in the fields with
traps. I was six or seven years
old, and at the time you got
money from the state when
you caught field mice.
“THERE ARE
MARKETS LIKE
VIETNAM THAT
I THINK WILL
BECOME MORE
IMPORTANT FOR
LUXURY WATCHES”

FROM LEFT
One of Hayek’s favourite
watches is a Breguet
Tradition Tourbillon Fusee
with fusee-and-chain
transmission
One of the newest
versions of the Breguet
Tradition 7057 comes with
an 18-carat red gold case
and a 507DR calibre with
red gold-plated finish
With 300-metre water resistance,
luminescent time indicators, scratchresistant
sapphire and more features,
the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms is the
ultimate divers’ watch
“ALREADY AT FIVE OR SIX YEARS OLD, I WAS
STARING THROUGH THE WINDOWS OF JEWELLERY
SHOPS, FASCINATED BY THE WATCHES AND BY
ALL THESE FUNCTIONS”
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GRAF WECKERLE
by Roger Norum
HIGH-PERFORMANCE MEETS
COACH-INSPIRED BESPOKE ELEGANCE

GRAF
WECKERLE’S
CRITICS ARE AS
VOCAL AS THEIR
ACOLYTES
Fashioned from over 108 parts, the Graf
Weckerle ornamental wheel is made
from titanium and aluminium alloys and
comes with ceramic fleurs-de-lis
Not many car modification firms
today can lay claim to carrying
on a tradition first introduced
by the great European coach
builders of the early 20th century. Most
concentrate on technical upgrades,
electronic wizardry or special leather
or colour combinations. One such
company though, befittingly located
in the neoclassical city of Karlsruhe,
Germany — the birthplace of Karl Benz
— has embarked on just such a path.
Graf Weckerle was founded in
2007 by partners Alexander C Graf and
Tim Weckerle, both of whom share a
passion for classic automobiles, luxury
timepieces and bespoke fashion. They
now collaborate on the redesign work
of a growing portfolio of vehicles that
includes the Aston Martin DBS, Aston
Martin V8 Vantage, Ferrari 599 GTB
Fiorano and — as of this spring — the
Ferrari 458 Italia.
Before founding Graf Weckerle,
the duo observed that the majority of
automotive modification works were
inspired by the motorsports industry.
“We thought that there also must be
room for something different,” Graf
says. “Our inspirations are multifaceted
— they come from culture, fashion
and architecture, for example — and
so we wanted to create an automotive
refinement brand where the style and
detailing were truly innovative.” While
their philosophy is not for everyone —
Graf Weckerle’s critics are as vocal as
their acolytes — these two thinkers are
at the top of the game when it comes to
high-performance vehicle styling and
modification.
Take, for example, its Blanc de
Blancs collection. Inspired by the
tradition of the grand champagne
houses, Graf Weckerle have crafted
a design that reflects the refinement
of French champagne — white for
the grapes, green for the glass bottle
and gold for the champagne itself.
Applied to the luxury Aston Martin
Vantage V8 Roadster, the design
features a metallic white exterior and a
stylish interior of bright white leather
accented with green piping and leather
ribbons. The seats and door panels are
covered with Puroyale high-tech velvet
embroidered with Graf Weckerle’s
version of the millefleur, a pattern
widely used in the Middle Ages. At the
centre of each ultra-light ornamented
wheel is a polished ceramic-surfaced
fleur-de-lis, hand assembled from
over 180 heat-treated titanium and
aluminium alloy parts.
The company is passionate about
the hand detailing of every part it
produces. Graf cites the fleur-de-lis
wheel design as a case in point. “What
other design group would create the
world’s most complicated forged wheel
consisting of 184 pieces just to obtain
a jewellery-like design and finish?” he
asks. “Others would shy away from the
enormous time and cost investment
needed for development, and would
most likely opt for a more standard
wheel design. But we did it because
we feel that the Imperialwagen theme
demands this effort.”
Graf Weckerle interiors are done
in similar vein. This is likely the only
vehicle company in the world that
produces interiors in 750 gold alloy (18
karat gold) — common in fine jewellery
and luxury watches; rare in cars.
The company applies to its vehicles
the moniker ‘Imperialwagen’ — a >>
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WHO WOULD
CREATE THE
WORLD’S MOST
COMPLICATED
FORGED WHEEL…
TO OBTAIN A
JEWELLERY-
LIKE DESIGN AND
FINISH?
>> resplendent, 18th-century royal
horse carriage, eliciting a sense of
history imbued in their concepts.
Graf Weckerle only manufactures
25 of these Imperialwagen vehicles a
year, which means that they will remain
highly exclusive. The firm’s clients,
car collectors who can appreciate the
vehicles’ special character, come from
Europe, Russia and the Middle East.
They also see some interest from Asia-
Pacific customers. According to Graf,
“For true luxury customers, the cars’
features allow them to set themselves
apart from the ordinary luxury vehicle
conversion.”
Bright orange accents against a warm, matt
beige form the colour scheme for the Graf
Weckerle Imperialwagen Aston Martin DB S
Graf Weckerle’s designs prominently feature
the fleur-de-lis and the millefleur pattern
Beyond physical styling, Graf
Weckerle also boosts the drivetrain,
power and suspension of the vehicles
they modify. The modified Vantage,
for example, has a stainless steel sports
exhaust system that brings its power up
to 470 hp from its original 420 hp.
On the heels of its success, the
Graf Weckerle team is looking at
expanding into sedans and limousines.
More notably, there is now a sizeable
demand for more seriously sportsoriented
versions of Graf Weckerle’s
cars. Imagine, an ultra high-performance
vehicle that is as elegant as it is powerful.
Benz would have been a fan.

“OUR INSPIRATIONS ARE
MULTIFACETED — THEY COME
FROM CULTURE, FASHION
AND ARCHITECTURE”
A white metallic type of paint
was custom developed for
the Blanc de Blancs edition
An elegant, bad boy: a souped-up
version of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
PIÈCE DE
RÉSISTANCE
In early 2011, the duo behind Graf
Weckerle unveiled their latest
creation and pièce de résistance
of performance: the Comte Noir,
a dark Tron-like re-envisioned
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. For this
modification, the Germans got
their hands on the Italians’ sacred
six-litre V12 engine, ramping
up the horsepower from 620
to a whopping 835 hp. Along
with the drivetrain, there is a
new coil-over suspension with
adjustable dampers that can lift
the vehicle’s front axle by 40 mm
at a moment’s notice. And the
looks of the car are nothing short
of arresting — a special black
exterior paint scheme and a twotone
anthracite Graf Weckerle
Coachline above unique 21-inch
forged titanium/aluminium fleurde-lis
two-tone wheels.
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CONQUEST VEHICLES
by Kirsten Tan
TOUGH
LUXE
BLENDING ENTERTAINMENT,
LUXURY AND ARMOUR

Handcrafted Andrew Muirhead
leather interior
WHETHER IT WAS THE SEX APPEAL OF THE
TWO-SEATER or the gas-guzzling machismo of the sport
utility vehicle (SUV), automobiles ceased to be just about
transportation long ago. In this spirit, Conquest Vehicles
Inc. entered the automobile arena three years ago with a
bold proposition: fully armoured SUVs that are at the same
time bespoke and highly luxurious. Mixing silken stateliness
with steely armour was not the most popular path trod by
manufacturers at the time. A niche was born.
Explaining Conquest’s origins, its president, William
Maizlin states, “There was no one company that was
manufacturing a bespoke civilian luxury armoured vehicle.
There were many companies that were up-armouring
(adding armour to vehicles after-market) Escalades, Yukons,
Mercedes G-Wagons etc, but none that were actually handbuilding
luxury armoured vehicles such as the Knight XV.”
The Knight XV, Conquest’s top-of-the-line vehicle,
proves that tough luxe is no oxymoron.
It takes over 4,000 hours to build by hand, but that is not
its only mark of uniqueness. One Knight XV can be very
different from another, depending on the client’s needs and
wishes. One might contain a game console, while another
might come with a siren and a loudspeaker. Yet another can
have two forward-facing rear seats while others may have
limousine-style rear seating for four.
But no matter how imposing the Knight XV appears, its
passengers can still have fun. Aside from a game console,
a satellite dish can be installed — along with a wide flat
screen TV, of course. Conquest also suggests a serious sound
system with 12 speakers and two subwoofers. A decanter bar
and a humidor are possibilities as well.
When it comes to serious business, the choices are
even wider. For privacy, a client can have curtains for the
back and rear door windows. A more advanced way to stop
outsiders from looking in is through an electrostatic system
The 5,900-kilogramme Knight XV can be packed with
security features up to the highest protection level
AN ELECTROSTATIC SYSTEM CHANGES THE GLASS
FROM CLEAR TO DARK WITH A PRESS OF A BUTTON
that tints the windows, changing the glass from clear to dark
at the touch of a button. An external intercom system lets
passengers speak with people outside the vehicle without
having to roll down a window or open a door.
Conquest brings in the big guns when escalated threat
calls for higher security. Each Knight XV armour is made
with high-strength steel, ballistic aluminium and ceramicaramid
composites. An under-vehicle blast protection system
can detect any metal attached beneath the Knight XV. Four
cameras survey the exterior, while a black box records and
wirelessly transmits live video. Upgraded armour can include
full B7 level protection, which resists heavy rifle fire.
The Knight XV carries a special oxygen survival kit
that contains an escape mask certified by the US National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, with a
respiration protection level tested by the US Army itself. The
mask is categorised as an air purifying escape respirator for
chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear substances.
Quick escapes can be achieved with a remote starter that
starts the Knight XV from 1.6 km (1 mile) away, as well as
a super charger that increases vehicle horsepower. Driving
over rough terrain means converting the wheels to 4x4
transmission, and using the vehicle in a different country
may entail using a right hand drive conversion kit.
Tough as it is, the Knight XV is also gallant. After all, this
is what distinguishes it from other armoured vehicles. Inside,
its passengers lounge in leather upholstered seats and rest
their feet on a wool carpet, surrounded by suede finished
walls. This level of personalisation and luxury may explain
why clients willingly wait for six months to receive their
own Knight XV. The vehicle has captured fans from the US,
Russia, the UAE and mainland China. In November, it will
début in Macau.
In the Knight XV, it looks like the East and the West
have found common ground.
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NOVITEC TRIDENTE’S MASERATI GRANCABRIO
by Katrina Balmaceda
CROWD TEASER
TWO’S COMPANY, THREE’S A CROWD. For typical twodoor
soft-top convertibles, this rings true. Two-seater
sports cars thrill tons of roadside spectators but give true
enjoyment only to the driver and his passenger. Italian
automobile manufacturer Maserati’s GranCabrio, a four-door
cabriolet, offers speed, leather and wood interiors like only
the Italians seem to be able to do.
But German tuner Novitec Tridente, well known for
tweaking the hearts of Ferraris and Maseratis, saw even
more possibilities. Using a supercharger and an intercooler,
Novitec boosted the standard 4.8-litre V8 engine from 450
hp to 590 hp, and its torque from 490 Nm to 572 Nm. This
means a significant speed boost: the stock version has a
top speed of 283 km/h, but Novitec’s version hits 301 km/h.
Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h has come down from
5.2 seconds to 4.5 seconds.
PACKING EXTRA PUNCH INTO A
POWERFUL SPORTS CAR
AN ADDITIONAL FRONT LIP, REAR SKIRT,
REAR WING AND SIDE PANEL SET, ALL IN CARBON
FIBRE, CREATE BETTER AERODYNAMICS
Drivers of low-bodied sports cars know the issues that
can arise when carrying a load of passengers or driving over
raised garage ramps. Novitec’s solution is a mechanism that
lifts the body by 40 millimetres at the front and rear axles
with the push of a button. After clearing any such obstacle
and when the modified car goes beyond 80 km/h, the body
automatically lowers itself to its original position. Drivers
also have the option to lower the body at any time by the
pushing a button.
Technical refinement often calls for outward
modification. An additional front lip, rear skirt, rear
wing and side panel set, all in carbon fibre, create better
aerodynamics. Colours and interiors are personalised. Now,
all Novitec’s GranCabrio needs is a long, smooth route to
be traversed with the car’s top down, the ride enjoyed by
a driver and a crowd of three.

Image courtesy NASA
WHY ARE WE HERE?
It is perhaps the most important question we have ever asked.
And possibly the most difficult to answer.
Trees as we know produce oxygen.
Birds and insects pollinate the plants that feed us.
We know that some animals need plants to survive.
And some animals need animals.
Giant whales couldn’t survive without tiny plankton.
Giant trees couldn’t survive without insects.
But could life on this planet survive without us?
WHAT IS OUR PURPOSE?
Of all the species that share this world, we are
the only one with the power to protect the entire planet.
The only one with the power to protect every species on this earth.
Including ourselves. Every species is here for a purpose.
And each of us has a part to play.
Let’s do ours.
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HISTORICS AT BROOKLANDS
by Llew-Ann Phang
RARITY, NOVELTY AND COLLECTOR
DEVOTION SUPPORT VALUATIONS
AT CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS
THE STOCK MARKET HAS BEEN A BUMPY RIDE, and fixed income
shows no sign of new life. Investors are looking for smoother roads, and
those with an eye for handsome classic vehicles are steering their cash towards
collectible automobiles.
Savvy investors seem to have learned to spot seemingly depreciated cars
that hide high intrinsic value. Take for example the 1960s Lamborghini Miura,
priced at GBP12,282 when it was first launched. Envisioned as a car with
a racing pedigree, only 474 units of the original Miura were ever made. Its
popularity soared after 1969 when it was featured in the original version of the
film, The Italian Job. The Miura’s sleek and revolutionary design still awes fans
today — to the tune of GBP614,100, its current auction value. >>
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FROM TOP
A faithful recreation
of the Porsche 550
Spyder, known in its
time as the ‘Giant Killer’
A rare original 1961
Aston Martin DB4
with reconditioned
brakes and a new
exhaust system

"THERE'S
NORMALLY
MORE TO
BUYING
THAN BEING
SMITTEN BY A
GORGEOUS
BODY!"
EDWARD BRIDGER-
STILLE, HISTORICS'
AUCTION DIRECTOR
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LEFT TO RIGHT
This 1959 Porsche 356A Coupé, now highly
customised, was raced by its original owner
This barely used 1948 Alvis TA14 Three Position
Drophead Coupé has managed to maintain its
elegance and quiet smoothness on the road
PORSCHE 356A COU COUPÉ
A 1961 Porsche 356B T5 Super Sunroof
Coupé believed to be originally owned
by Vasek Polak, a Porsche racing
legend, and later modified by its buyer
>> Vehicles such as these have been revving up the
action at Historics at Brooklands, an independent auction
house for historic, classic and sports cars. The turning
point for Historics materialised when Brooklands Museum
— in Brooklands, the birthplace of British motorsports
and aviation — gave it exclusive rights to host classic car
auctions on site.
Historics at Brooklands promised classic car buyers and
sellers financial returns of good value. It proved its point at
its first auction in June 2010 when an 80-year-old Bentley
4.5 litre Vanden Plas Tourer fetched GBP775,000. The car,
completed in 1930, was the 16th from the last of 720 4.5 litre
Vanden Plas Tourer models built between 1927 and 1931.
It saw different owners in London, Kenya, USA and Japan
before being bought by a Bentley enthusiast in the UK.
Founded by private investors, the people working
behind the scenes at Historics at Brooklands combine
their expertise with a passion for classic cars. They see
themselves as matchmakers on wheels, connecting classic
car owners with prospective buyers. Historics expands its
reach with an i-Bidder application that allows online and
real-time viewing and bidding.
Edward Bridger-Stille, Historics’ Auction Director and
long-time classic car expert, explains that his company’s
matchmaking role is becoming increasingly significant.
“Existing owners and new buyers of classic cars all share a
passion, but whilst as many as 30 per cent are seduced into
buying spontaneously, there’s normally more to buying than
being smitten by a gorgeous body!”
While aesthetics is eye candy for roadsters, other factors
jack up a car’s value. Rarity is one. Vendors also spend
thousands on restoring the car to as close to its original
condition as possible, and on improving its ‘roadability’ and
power. Add a verified colourful history, and a bidding war will
most likely drive the price beyond any Blue Book estimate.
One car with such charm was unearthed in a barn in
1997, where it had been stored in a chicken shed for 34
years. It was one out of only 102 Drophead Coupé versions
of the 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1 3-litre model.

HISTORICS AT BROOKLANDS
SEES ITSELF AS A MATCHMAKER
ON WHEELS, CONNECTING
CLASSIC CAR OWNERS WITH
PROSPECTIVE BUYERS
An excellently preserved model of the ultimate Jaguar, the 1961 Jaguar E-Type,
sold for over GBP61,000 at a Historics auction last year
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A farmer received the car as payment for a bad debt in 1973. He then
packed it with five friends and drove to a local barn dance. The car revealed
its power that night when the farmer, in high spirits, zipped home faster than
expected. Scared by the ride, he put the DB2/4 away in his shed and never
drove it again.
A collector bought the car in 2007 and spent over GBP20,000 restoring its
original sports car capabilities. Restorations included a rebuilt engine and new
brake hydraulics. Whilst the vehicle drives like new, its original paintwork
remains, with a patina on its black coachwork with magnolia hide, black
painted wire wheels, red painted grille and racing roundels. It was expected
to fetch GBP85,000 at the inaugural Historics auction — but surpassed
expectations with a bid of GBP89,400.
In just over a year of operations, Historics at Brooklands has earned a
premium reputation among classic car enthusiasts. Bridger-Stille explains,
“With the sensitivity in property values and decline in some other collectible
categories, a classic car is increasingly popular as an investment.”
Classic car auctions’ popularity in the UK is no surprise given Britain’s car
manufacturing history. Historics at Brooklands, competing against the likes of
Bonhams, Coys, RM, H&H, and Barons, has one distinct advantage — a central
location. Geographically, it is close to London and easily accessible from all
points across England.
This year, Historics at Brooklands hosted one auction split into two parts —
one for classic cars and another for a 56-strong collection of vehicles from the
new film, Captain America — The First Avenger (see box).
Historics at Brooklands plans to host three more auctions this year on 18 July,
28 September and 3 December. A classic car auction is a memorable event for
enthusiasts who appreciate the value of a restored vintage car. Who knows, you
might just wind up falling in love with a car with a wild story to tell.
A Chevrolet four-door stunt taxi
from the Marvel collection
HERO RIDES
In March 2011, Historics at
Brooklands held an auction selling
vehicles used in the production of
the Marvel Studios film, Captain
America — The First Avenger.
Each vehicle from the collection
has its own intriguing history,
including a 1933 Dodge Tow Truck
found in the Nevada Desert with
a driver’s side wing and bonnet
riddled with genuine bullet holes.
A signed certificate of authenticity
accompanied all cars from the
collection. The auction sold all 56
vehicles, setting a new record and
marking a rare ‘White Glove’ sale
(an auction where all the items are
sold) for the auction house.
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MONACO YACHT SHOW 2011
by Joyce Au-Yong
SAIL
SEPTEMBER
OLD TIMERS AND NEWCOMERS UPSIZE THE
WORLD'S BIGGEST SUPERYACHT SHOW
MONACO’S PREMIER SUMMER EVENT is set to dispel any lingering global gloom.
Demand for superyachts is picking up speed, and the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS), held from
September 21-24, will once again see superyachts from the seven seas in the country’s busy
Port Hercules. Poised to be yet bigger than its 2010 predecessor, this year’s event is expected
to attract over 30,000 wealthy individuals. It will also see a much wider range of grand vessels
with five more new superyacht berths available for the show.
For four days, yachts of various sizes — from 25 to 90 metres long — will be the venue
for yacht builders, designers and brokers, as well as customers old and new, to mingle and
discover the sailing world’s very best in beauty, innovation and performance.

MINGLE AND
DISCOVER
THE SAILING
WORLD'S VERY
BEST IN BEAUTY,
INNOVATION AND
PERFORMANCE
THE VERY
EXCLUSIVE, BY
INVITATION-ONLY
CAPTAIN'S PARTY
IS A MOST
COVETED EVENT
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Riding on the success of last year’s
Monaco Yacht Show, the 2011 edition
will be even bigger
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Port Hercules is a picturesque
backdrop for yachts on display
Palmer Johnson designed a new, roomy
PJ135’ yacht for water sports enthusiasts
The four-day show is packed with
events for socialising and finding
business opportunities
Among this year’s débutantes will be
the fourth yacht from the Moonen
97 range by Moonen Shipyards. The
30-metre (97-foot) vessel, which is being
launched ahead of schedule, promises
to raise the bar. “All the experiences
gained by the yard and by the owners
of the first three Moonen 97s have been
integrated into number four,” says Emile
Bilterijst, managing director of Moonen
Shipyards, “so that she will be the best
of the series so far.” New advanced
stabilisers make the whisper-quiet yacht
comfortable at sea and at anchor.
Not to be outdone, sportsyacht maker
Palmer Johnson will display its 41-metre
(135-foot) PJ135-5, the latest member of
the distinguished 135’ family. While it
effortlessly hits top speeds of 30 knots,
the PJ135-5 also provides an extremely
smooth and silent ride. This powerful
vessel can host a party of 12 in its five
staterooms and has the largest outdoor
areas in the 135’ range. The yacht can
house a jet boat and two jet skis.
Also to be featured, though not
displayed, is JFA Yachts’ new 22C head
turner. The 43-metre (141-foot) yacht
was built for venturing into remote
destinations with a transatlantic range
of 4,500 nautical miles at 11 knots and a
cruising speed of 12.5 knots. Its foredeck
is completely clear to accommodate its
two large 5.6-metre tenders — a valuable
feature for sea exploration. The triple
decker accommodates up to 11 guests
and eight crew members.
These are just some of the boats set
to thrill visitors at MYS. Cocktails and
other events draw crowds, too. The
MYS is known as a place to meet and
mingle with potential business partners,
whether at cocktails, the exhibitor
booths, private boat viewings or one of
several parties. The very exclusive, by
invitation-only Captain’s Party is a most
coveted event.
Two awards will also be presented
during the annual showcase. The Priux
Du Design will go to the most innovative
and distinguished vessel. The Green
Plus Yacht accolade will be awarded
by the MYS and the Royal Institution
of Naval Architects to the cruiser that
abides by the strictest environmental
regulations possible.
Society also benefits from the MYS
event. Fifty per cent of all its entrance
ticket sales will be donated to the
Monaco Association against Duchenne
Muscular Dystrophy, an organisation
that supports research about a rare
genetic illness that weakens muscles
in young boys. The association will
also benefit from the annual Only
Watch event, in which Swiss watch
manufacturers auction off watches
to raise funds.
With 88 per cent of all exhibition
space already booked as of April,
anticipation is high for the MYS 2011.
It looks like no gloom will darken
September’s skies for the world of
superyacht sailing.
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AUDI TRIMARAN CONCEPT
by Dionne Bel
AN AUTOMOBILE ICON MAKES
A CASE FOR SPEED BOATING

THIS 15-METRE TRIMARAN MAY ECHO THE
PROPORTIONS OF A SAILING YACHT, BUT IT
COMES WITH AN ELECTRIC SURPRISE
BY RAISING THE BENCHMARK FOR GREEN
LUXURY, but not in its traditional arena, Audi is making
waves with a concept for a hi-tech oceangoing vessel with
space-age looks. The Audi Trimaran, a graduate student
project by German designer Stefanie Behringer from
Hochschule Pforzheim’s industrial design department,
was developed under the guidance of Audi Concept
Design in Munich, Germany.
This 15-metre trimaran may echo the proportions of a
sailing yacht, but it comes with an electric surprise. The
vessel is powered by twin Audi V12 500 HP diesel engines
that can hit 74 km/h in open water. Yet, propulsion for
slower speeds up to 15 km/h comes from electric-powered
jet skis, one hidden in each of the trimaran’s two outrigger
hulls. These are useful for manoeuvring the yacht in tight
harbours or bays, without producing polluting emissions or
noise. At higher speeds, the jet skis’ electrical energy backs
the diesel engines for faster acceleration, lowering fuel
consumption. At the same time, the diesel engines recharge
the jet ski batteries.
The Audi influence on Behringer’s concept not only
shows in the craft’s innovative propulsion, but also in its
sleek appearance. The yacht features a silver frame, evocative
of the aluminium structures used in automotive engineering.
It also maximises the use of space, packing four berths
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The conceptual Audi trimaran
runs on both diesel engines
and electric power
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The concept for this sporty
yacht includes room for a
party of 12 and more
beneath a roomy deck capable of accommodating a party
of 12. Two extra berths may be created by flipping down
a saloon table. A large glass roof reveals panoramic views
while giving wind and sun protection, and high side walls
shield against the water spray. The recreational aspect of the
concept yacht also includes a large surface for lounging in the
sun at the rear of the vessel. There is also room for storing
snorkels, fins and other equipment that may be needed for
a pleasure trip. And when it comes to piloting the craft, a
suspended seating bench gives optimal comfort.
The powerful yet environment-conscious Audi Trimaran
Yacht may remain a concept and never be put into serial
production. It was conceived to share Audi’s sustainability
theories with the public, and draw a picture of what the
company can achieve. Concepts like these may help advance
industry — in this case, both automotive and marine — by
proposing technologies that can be applied to vehicles and
vessels of the future. They also help to gauge consumer
reaction to innovations. And while few concepts are ever
produced in their entirety, single components usually find
their way into production lines.
With innovation-driven concepts like the Audi Trimaran,
a whole new class of pleasure craft — both powerful and
environmentally responsible — is rising. Yacht builders and
buyers, prepare to ride the tide.
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HALO INTERSCEPTOR
by Cadence Loh
AUTO
ALCHEMY
THE FUTURE AND BEYOND WITH THIS
MULTI-TASKING CONCEPT VEHICLE
SPEEDING ACROSS LAND, AIR AND D WATER. WATER Seamlessly and effortlessly. effortlessly And
maybe on its way to a showroom near you one day. The Halo Intersceptor, dreamed up
by UK concept designer Phil Pauley, adapts to all elements with interchangeable parts
that transform it from lean racing automobile into a jet aircraft, helicopter or speedboat.
Touted as kind of a Transporter 360º, it comes across as a fusion of the vehicles from
I, Robot, Doc Brown’s time-eating DeLorean in Back To The Future, and Centauri’s
spaceship from The Last Starfighter.
The core of the Intersceptor is a high performance cockpit that is in essence a fourwheel
drive supercomputer. It is described as “a four-seater USB stick designed to
outperform any other private vehicle on earth.” In its basic automobile mode, the Halo
Intersceptor seduces with plunging headlamps that form a distinctive and provocative
‘V’. Firing up the lust factor are sleek curves of the main body, gull-wing doors, neatly

tucked-in wheels, unsurpassed power — the 500-km/h speedster can hit 100 km/h in
2.3 seconds, and range over 1,100 kilometres and versatility.
Three attachments let it morph into its other personalities. The Halo 120º attachment
turns it into a personal jet with the sharp raptor style of a jetfigher, and killer performance
— capable of climbing 7,900 metres per minute. The Halo 46º makes it a helicopter for
two pilots and two passengers, and the Halo 22º lets it take to water as an 11-metre long
double-hulled race boat with enough horsepower to cut the waves at 63 knots.
Inventor Pauley believes that “the Halo Intersceptor project is a roadmap for
boundary-pushing auto manufacturers to follow”, and foresees “a shift towards
this type of design by all sports models within the next decade.” All we need now is
Doc Brown’s ride for a sneak preview of the Halo Intersceptor.
www.halointersceptor.com
IT IS DESCRIBED AS
“A FOUR-SEATER
USB STICK DESIGNED
TO OUTPERFORM
ANY OTHER PRIVATE
VEHICLE ON EARTH”
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LEE MILLER
by Christie Leo
SOLE
RANGER
TRADITIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP, TOOLS AND METHODS
MAKE FOR A SPECTACULAR LOOK AND FEEL
ASIDE FROM MONEY, the one thing you need to have most of when talking to Lee
Miller is time. Miller sees himself as an artist, and as such enjoys what most custom boot
makers aspire to — a very long waiting list. Unless you are a long-time customer, Miller
may not even be able to take your order because of his backlog of requests.
Ordering a pair of boots from Texas Traditions, Miller’s boutique in South Austin,
USA, is a bit like commissioning a painting. Every part of the boot is handmade,
stitch by stitch. Every aesthetic detail and every nuance for the comfort of your feet is
considered and discussed. Clients from Australia, Italy, Germany and Japan are >>
Traditional cowboy
boots in a choice
of leathers from
ostrich to kangaroo,
French to water
buffalo calf, and
more

“IF THE BOOT
DOESN’T
FIT, IT ISN’T
WORTH
ANYTHING”
MASTER
BOOT MAKER
CHARLIE DUNN
Texas-based boot maker Lee Miller learned his craft from the famous Charlie Dunn
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Each boot is handmade to ensure a perfect fit and excellent detailing
>> willing to part with several thousands of dollars, and
to wait as long as three and a half years for the boots
of their choice.
Given his roots, Miller is an unlikely boot maker. He
hails from Vermont, where the cowboy culture is scant.
Inexplicably, even as a teenager, Miller knew he wanted to
make cowboy boots. In 1974, a friend returned from Texas
with a cassette tape by country singer Jerry Jeff Walker.
They listened to a song called Charlie Dunn, dedicated to
a Texas-bred master boot maker. The song marked Miller’s
first real romance with the craft.
Little did he know that not only would he one day
apprentice for Dunn, he would also buy out the master’s
business. These days, Miller works beside his wife Carrlyn
(they met as co-workers in the shop in 1980) and three
employees in a small, traditional, tin-roofed shop. Miller
makes the boots and his wife keeps the books, manages
the production schedule, confers with customers on
personalised designs, and does finishing work on each
pair of boots.
WORKBENCHES ARE
STREWN WITH HAND
TOOLS DATING BACK
TO THE 1930S AND
STITCHING IS DONE
WITH A SEWING
MACHINE MADE IN 1912

Typically, Miller spends half an hour measuring a
customer’s foot, then transfers an ink footprint to onion-skin
paper, and then to a wooden or polyurethane form of the
foot used to construct the custom-fitted boot. In the shop,
work-benches are strewn with hand tools dating back to
the 1930s, and stitching is done with a sewing machine
made in 1912.
“If you were to go back to a boot maker’s shop 100 years
ago, it’s very similar — same tools, same methods,” Miller
says. “If it’s done right, you get spectacular results.”
Texas Traditions opened its doors in 1977 specifically
to preserve Dunn’s craft. Dunn passed his skills to Miller,
then a 23-year-old apprentice. Miller learned intricate
design style, mirror lettering, and interlaced monograms
from Dunn, but precise sizing is the boot maker’s
trademark. Maintaining that legacy from toe to top is all in
a day’s work.
Miller remembers his mentor reminding him
repeatedly: “If the boot doesn’t fit, it isn’t worth anything.
It doesn’t matter how beautiful the boot is.”
Miller counts American country singer and poet Willie Nelson
among his boot-loving clients
HOLLYWOOD DOES TEXAS
Miller’s customised boots are worn by all types of
customers — from cowboys and ranchers to lawyers
and doctors. Plus, of course, celebrity singers, actors
and wall street city slickers. Among the many luminaries
standing tall in Miller’s boots are Willie Nelson, Carole
King, Lyle Lovett, Arnold Palmer, Sting, Lauren Bacall,
Jimmy Vaughan, Tommy Lee Jones and Peter Fonda.
CLIENTS WAIT AS LONG AS
THREE-AND-A-HALF YEARS FOR
THE BOOTS OF THEIR CHOICE
Here are the ingredients of a good cowboy boot: leather,
a steel shank to support the arch, lemonwood pegs to peg
the sole, and thread to stitch the tops and soles. No glue, no
paper, no plastic.
Miller specialises in bold and intricate designs such
as dancing flames decorating the tops and the signature
Charlie Dunn pinched rose overlays, using materials
like French calf, water buffalo calf, kangaroo and ostrich
skins. He summarises his belief in the craft and mystique
of handmade boots in these words: “The boot represents
freedom, ruggedness and individuality.”
But like Mr Dunn, Miller need not tout his business —
his boots do the talking.
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TT TRUNKS
by Dionne Bel
WARDROBES
ON WHEELS
FROM PRACTICAL TO ECCENTRIC,
THE MODERN TRUNK REVIVES A BESPOKE TRADITION
Atravel trunk instantly conjures up images of
steamships and locomotive trains, of complex
journeys to the other end of the world in an
age when overseas travel was big adventure.
But just as old modes of travel have given way
to private jets and superyachts, the original
wooden trunk has adopted modern forms and
materials. One team of artisans redefining
the traditional trunk as a contemporary travel chest is Paris
based TT Trunks.
The brainchild of Julien Trossat and Damien Finot,
TT Trunks are used not only in the world’s finest hotels
and restaurants, but also in the homes and offices of
connoisseurs of the bespoke. The company specialises
in custom trunks to meet every individual request,
and the team hand-builds the chests in its 20-year-old
luxury workshop.
The final product is a trunk that is functional, elegant
and personal, one that does not merely hold a wardrobe,
but houses a lifestyle. To do this, the team studies a
client’s personal routines and habits. It also offers a wide
variety of choices in colours, finishes and materials. The
exterior may be made from natural cowhide, smooth
calfskin, finely-grained lambskin, crocodile, ostrich,
shagreen or python; whilst the interior may be built with
alcantara, linen or textile. Sometimes, clients ask for
personalised engraving, embroidery or hot-stamping; or to
even have their trunk decorated with Swarovski crystals.
Cutting, dyeing and sandpapering are performed by
hand. Each piece of leather from French and European
tanneries is checked for quality, and over 10 square metres
are used for covering just one trunk. All metallic parts come
in solid brass, plated with a layer of nickel, palladium or
24-carat gold. One trunk takes an average of 250 hours to
build, and a valet chest may need over 3,000 nails.
Trunk size, locks, drawers, interior layouts, handles
and wheels are all customisable. Once a 3-D virtual image
of the concept is made, the TT Trunks team advises in
the selection of materials and finishing. The client is
invited to visit the atelier to see his trunk being fashioned.
Delivery time takes two to three months, depending on the
complexity of design and the availability of materials.
With TT Trunks’ awareness of its clients’ lifestyles, some
features are standard. For example, all trunks contain an
electrical socket for owners to charge their mobile phones
or iPods. But it is the individual need that challenges and
delights the trunk makers, and draws clients to spend hours
with the team in conceptualisation. They know that even
if their request borders on the eccentric, a trunk door will
always open up for them. After all, as the French like to
say, impossible is not a French word — a proverb that the
TT Trunks team seems to know well indeed.

OPPOSITE PAGE
Excellent craftsmanship and personal
touches are seen in the small details
THIS PAGE
TT Trunks boast old world elegance on
the outside with modern expectations
finely worked into the inside
Compartments and drawers differ in
size, number and type, depending on
the client’s request
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WALLACE CHAN
by Alvin Wong
FACETS OF
FASCINATION
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A JEWELLER WRESTLES WITH PHILOSOPHY, SYMBOLISM
AND ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST METALS
HONG KONG BASED SCULPTOR Wallace Chan barely needs an introduction in
countries like the US and Russia. Collectors of fine objets d’art there are as aware of this
gem carver’s creations as those in Asia. An artisan, metallurgist, philosopher and former
ivory sculptor, Chan has taken his craft beyond design. He has devised new gem-cutting
techniques — and even tools to help achieve his ideas — and sought new materials to
further his craft throughout his 38-year career.
Best known for inventing the Wallace Cut, a three-dimensional carving technique that
combines faceting and sculpting, Chan is guided by reverse thinking “to carve in threedimension
to get a full-bodied image,” as he explains. His sculpture, Goddess of Thousand
Faces, shows some of the intricacy of the technique. “For Goddess, I had to carve out the
face from the back. Using the drill was an act of reverse thinking: left is right, deep is
shallow, and front is back.”
How many materials
can one object be
made of? The Fish’s
Dream uses pearl,
mother-of-pearl,
opal, lapis, citrine,
fancy diamond,
spinel, 18K white
gold and titanium

Chan’s
creations are
lavish with
precious
stones and
materials
HE IS CELEBRATED
FOR HIS WORK
WITH TITANIUM, A
HIGHLY RESISTANT
AND RIGID NOBLE
METAL THAT IS
RICH IN TEXTURE
AND COLOUR
Another invention of his is the claw-less diamond setting, which he says was inspired
by Chinese Song Dynasty architecture. This method of setting diamonds atop other stones
or metals does away with the prongs and claws traditionally used in gem-setting, thus
enhancing the piece’s aesthetic value. He is also known for using a variety of materials in
his work — be it jade or malachite, diamond or wood. But he is arguably most celebrated
for his work with titanium, a highly resistant and rigid noble metal that is rich in texture
and colour.
“Titanium resists casting, stone setting and inlaying, and it does not mix easily with
other stones and jewels. It was a long struggle to tame this material,” he explains. “But once
I did it, it opened up limitless potential.” This includes titanium’s kaleidoscopic ability to
take on different colours when heated because of a layer of titanium dioxide that forms on
the metal’s surface. Depending on the intensity of the heat, titanium can produce various
hues with this layer, like gold, green, turquoise and cobalt. Its lightness also allows Chan
to create larger, more intricate designs, and use more gems without making a piece of
jewellery too heavy to wear. >>
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Collectors value
Chan’s art not only
for its craftsmanship
but also for its
strong Oriental
themes and
symbolism
ANCIENT TAOIST TEXT INSPIRED HIS TITANIUM
AND GOLD BUTTERFLY’S DREAM BROOCH
>> For all of Chan’s technical feats and his works’ commercial potential
(his jewellery is carried by luxury retailers such as Bergdorf Goodman and
Neiman Marcus, amongst others), the artist himself appears to be most
motivated by intangible ideas. Buddhist and Taoist teachings are both principle
and catalyst for his art.
“A famous Buddhist dharma states that ‘we should not dwell in our own
hearts’,” says Chan. “What it means is that once we are not so concerned about
the trappings of the world, enlightenment and illumination of the heart will come
naturally. As an artist, this is the kind of spiritual paradigm that underlines my
artistic creativity.”
His is jewellery that is more than just wearable art. With Chan, symbolism
runs deep. The names of his creations reveal his spirituality and philosophy —
ancient Taoist text inspired his titanium and gold Butterfly’s Dream brooch; the
Lunar Sea, a diamond ring with a translucent opal centrepiece, purports to be
a microcosm of our planet; and the Zen brooch hints of being reborn without
looking back, just as an adult cicada sheds its old skin as it emerges.
The brooch was intended to depict a sense of Zen, he explains, “by capturing the
moment of complete stillness before the cicada took off — the calm before a storm.”
It also shows his penchant for working with a variety of precious stones and
metals. The entire brooch is set in titanium. The cicada has cabochon-cut ruby
eyes and is holding a marquise-cut diamond, stretching out its crystal and motherof-pearl
wings lined with gold-hued titanium veins. Its body is covered with
brown coloured diamonds.
This experimental and meditative flair seems to place Chan in an avant-garde
light — and as the case is with many great artists, this works very well for him.
Recent successful exhibitions in Moscow, New York, Hong Kong and Beijing have
erased any doubt that Chan has a captive international audience bent not just on
owning and wearing his work, but also on contemplating the meanings that lie
within — messages that make his jewels transcendent pieces of art.
TAMING
TITANIUM
Chinese jewel sculptor Wallace
Chan uses a wide range of gems
and metals, sometimes even in
a single piece of jewellery. He is
especially lauded for his use of
titanium. Not a rare metal, titanium
is found in many places, even in
plants and the human body. But
in the hands of a master jeweller
who can shape this stubborn
metal to his vision, its value rises.
This is why Chan’s predominantly
titanium jewellery pieces attract
high bids at auctions. Elation, a
brooch that features a mother
elephant and her calf, fetched
HKD907,500 when it was
auctioned by Christie’s Hong Kong
in 2007. The elephants were cast
in titanium and embellished with
multi-coloured cut diamonds as
well as rough diamonds.
The Wallace Cut, a
demanding technique
of carving in reverse,
created the Goddess
of Thousand Faces
sculpture

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EQUESTRIAN WORLD
by Rebecca Skinner
BORN
TO WIN
THE MONEY IS ON CHAMPIONS
FROM DOWN UNDER
HORSE RACING, THE SPORT OF KINGS, is a multibillion dollar international
industry where elite thoroughbred horses prove their weight in gold. Australia annually
exports more than 2,500 of these prized animals. Many go on to make huge names for
themselves in Asia — and to draw top dollar. Last year, Australian racehorses in Hong
Kong won over HKD250 million; in Macau, more than MOP88 million; in Singapore,
over SGD14 million; and in Malaysia, more than RM17 million.
Singapore has become a major export market for Australian breeders, “where 52
per cent of the runners are Australian-bred. Yet we exceed that representation, with
55 per cent of the races to date this season being won by Australian-bred (horses),” said
Antony Thompson after the Singapore Turf Club annual awards in March. Thomspon
heads Aushorse Marketing Ltd, which promotes Australian-bred racehorses.
Races like the Clare
Cup are common
throughout
Australia, home of
some of the world’s
top thoroughbred
nurseries
Photo by Samantha Kotz

TOP BLOODLINES, RICH PASTURES,
HIGHLY SKILLED HORSEMEN
AND PROXIMITY TO ASIA
Australia’s four-year-old superstar
mare, Black Caviar, is the world’s
highest-rated sprinter, breaking longheld
records around the world. Bought
from Australia for AUD210,000, she was
recognised as the world’s best horse in
the international rankings in March this
year, and is now on her way to rivalling
legendary racehorse Phar Lap.
In Asia, Champion Sprinter
Rocket Man, a four-year-old who was
bought for AUD60,000 at Australia’s
Magic Millions National Yearly sale,
is now Singapore’s ‘pin-up boy’ after
being named Horse of the Year in the
Singapore Turf Club awards.
Australia’s history of equine
domination in Hong Kong continues
with Sacred Kingdom, named
Champion Sprinter for the third year
running. In Macau, Luen Yat Forever
has been named Horse of the Year.
Over in Japan, Kinshasa No Kiseki has
been crowned Champion Sprinter. All
three were bred in Australia. And while
gallopers bred Down Under may make
up only 56 per cent of Malaysia’s racing
population, they won eight out of nine
stakes races last year.
Meanwhile, in the Middle East,
Rocket Man, Elvstroem and Sun
Classique are Australian-bred Group1
winners at the Dubai World Cup
Meeting, the richest series of horse
races. In Dubai, politician and
relative of the royal family Sheikh
Mohammed bin Khalifa al Maktoum is
a known owner of thoroughbreds. His
Racing and Bloodstock Manager, Tim
Stakemire, says, “Australian horses are
very competitive on performance and
on pedigree, and they can compete
worldwide. A lot of international
buyers are coming down to buy them as
the horses are still reasonably priced.”
What else puts these Australian
gallopers ahead of the herd? One
drawcard is that they come from top
bloodlines. The country also has rich
pastures, highly skilled horsemen and
proximity to Asia. Scone, in the Upper
Hunter Valley of New South Wales,
is known as the ‘Horse Capital of
Australia’ and is one of the top three
international thoroughbred nurseries
in the world. Its name stands tall in
this arena with Kentucky in the US and
Newmarket in the UK. More than 80
horse studs in Scone produce around
70 per cent of Australia’s thoroughbred
foals. The city is now a major
investment centre for the booming
Asian racing industry.
High profile families pour support
into the industry. This includes the
clan of the late Australian media mogul
Kerry Packer, who own the Ellerston
Pastoral station with its acclaimed
polo fields. The host of the Dubai
World Cup is Dubai ruler and UAE
vice-president Sheikh Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum, who does much to
keep the industry alive in the area. The
UAE Crown Prince’s worldwide Darley
Studs breeding empire owns three
studs in the region, buying Woodlands
in 2008 for AUD500 million. The twostate
operation, Emirates Park, remains
the vision of His Excellency Nasser
Lootah, a Dubai-based businessman.
With growing interest in horse
racing in mainland China, demand for
Australian horses is tipped to increase.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is closely
monitoring developments in key
centres, such as Beijing and Shanghai.
While it does that, Australia is
looking to establish the TAFE Scone
Campus as the leading equine training
centre in Southeast Asia. All these
developments are definitely worth
punting on.
ARCTIC
More than a decade old, Emerald Downs in
Auburn, Washington, is a popular thoroughbred
racetrack in the US
Photo by Curtis Cronn
Champion Sprinter Rocket Man in the 2011
KrisFlyer International Sprint
Photo courtesy of Singapore Turf Club
Hong Kong favourite Sacred Kingdom racing to
victory at the Chairman’s Sprint Prize 2010
Photo courtesy of The Hong Kong Jockey Club
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OMAN'S
REPUTATION
FOR AROMATIC
PLANTS DATES
BACK TO 10BC
AROMATIC OILS PERMEATE THE SULTANATE OF
OMAN’S HISTORY, from its ancient tales to its social
customs, and even its royal decrees. Perfume house
Amouage came to be almost 30 years ago upon the wish of
Oman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said. Its scented offerings blend
a tradition of both artistry and royalty.
Amouage’s scents first conquered local hearts and then
a global all-star following. It attracted celebrated nose
Christopher Chong, now its creative director, who worked
with top perfumers from Grasse, the traditional heart of
France’s perfume industry.
Oman’s exotic heritage is distilled into Amouage’s
fragrances. For example, frankincense is in many of its
perfume collections — this is the country where the world’s
purest silver frankincense grows. Also here is the rare Omani
Rock Rose. Oman’s reputation for aromatic plants dates back
to 10BC, when the Queen of Sheba deemed spices from
Oman to be gifts worthy of King Solomon.
For its 25th anniversary in 2007, the perfume house
created Jubilation, the first in a series of collections.
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by Lynette Siew
PERFUMES STEEPED IN ARABIC TRADITION
WIN OVER THE WEST
Jubilation XXV for men is inspired by a musical aria to the
moon and by Oman’s storytellers. It carries notes of rose,
orchid and smoky gaiae wood. The Lyric collection followed.
The men’s scent is smoky, dramatic and spicy. Notes of
pine, musk, angelica, nutmeg and saffron, among others,
are composed around rose. While the west perceives it as
a women’s scent, rose is a fragrance widely used by Omani
men. The western man who wears Lyric is one who dares.
Tales of the Silk Road inspired the Epic collection. A
leathery note in the men’s fragrance hints at the arduous
journey taken by ancient traders. Oud, cedarwood,
castoreum, pink pepper berry and cardamom are some
ingredients in this complex perfume. In contrast, Memoir
for men is unsentimental. Dark and brooding, it carries both
tension and interconnectedness with absinthe as the key
ingredient.
To date, Amouage is available from stores around the
world and from an online boutique. No surprise there, as its
scents have travelled the Silk Road for a long time, attracting
aficionados from many western countries.

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The Gateway of India, designed
with both Muslim and Hindu
architecture, was the first sight
to greet sea voyagers reaching
Bombay in the olden days

PRESIDENTIAL SUITES
by Carol Lee
SUITE
MUMBAI
OLD WORLD SPLENDOUR
AMIDST EVERYDAY BUZZ
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MUMBAI HAS HAD A LONG HISTORY AS
A FAST-MOVING CAULDRON OF DIVERSE
PEOPLES, CULTURES AND RELIGIONS.
SHROUDED IN INCESSANT SMOG,
BESIEGED BY NOISY VEHICLES AND
OVERRUN BY A TEEMING POPULATION
OF 14 MILLION PEOPLE, ITS FRANTIC
PACE SPARES NEITHER BLUE COLLAR
WORKERS NOR BOLLYWOOD STARS.
Skyscrapers and grand colonial structures erupt beside sprawling slums.
This city of extremes is also a city of dreams. The air is laden with the
scents of smoke and curry spices that seem to further invigorate this
capital of Maharashtra state. Mumbai is India’s financial hub, a major
driving force of the country’s economy — and the heart of Bollywood.
First time visitors will find Mumbai mind-boggling and overwhelming.
But once you find a way to acknowledge the bedlam and go beyond the
initial onslaught, the city’s treasures reveal themselves — vibrant bazaars,
intense flavours, luxury malls, palatial hotels and ultrachic bars. Modern
maharajahs who elect to stay will not find Mumbai lacking very fine hotel
suites. Here are our top six picks, each with a unique and extravagant
experience to offer.
The Presidential Suite living room and
bedroom of the Taj Lands End, Mumbai
LOCATION, LOCATION
Some of the best Presidential suites
are found near international and
domestic airports — an option for
people who prefer to steer clear of
Mumbai’s notorious traffic and yet
stay close to its business district. Taj
Lands End, Mumbai sits just 12 km
from Chhatrapati Shivaji International
Airport and close to the Bandra-Kurla,
Andheri and Worli business districts.
The hotel lives up to lofty expectations
of a Taj residence — it has fine
restaurants, as well as conferencing,
banqueting and business centre
facilities. The Presidential Suite here
is a modern retreat with panoramic
views of the Arabian Sea and city
skyline. It offers a living room, dining
room, master bedroom, study and
kitchenette in its 300 sq m (3,229 sq
ft) space. The décor is contemporary
with soft pastel colours, dark woods
and sleek furniture.

A high and unusual ceiling characterises the Tata Suite living room at the Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
The wide swimming pool at the Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai reopened its Tata Suite in its
restored heritage wing in November 2010, and welcomed
US President Barack Obama as its first guest. This large
and magnificent suite on the 6th floor of the Palace Wing
is without peer in Mumbai. Named after Jamshedji Tata,
founder of the Taj Hotels and Resorts chain, it is a tribute
to the art and architecture of colonial India — a world of
history, legend and romance.
Nothing was spared in the suite’s design. Crystal
chandeliers, plush tapestry, marble walls, rare art, antiques
and artefacts adorn the 464 sq m (4,995 sq ft) suite. Among
its 15 rooms are a grand living room decorated with gold
stencil artwork, mother-of-pearl-tables and silver-framed
mirrors; a 12-seat business centre with state-of-the-art
technology and a 10-seat dining hall. A private study looks
out to the Gateway of India and the city harbour. After work,
a gymnasium and spa are available. A personalised butler
service completes the suite. >>
A PRIVATE STUDY LOOKS OUT
TO THE GATEWAY OF INDIA AND
THE CITY HARBOUR
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AN INTERCONNECTING
BEDROOM CAN DOUBLE UP
AS A ROOM WHERE SECURITY
PERSONNEL CAN MONITOR
SECURITY CAMERAS
Muted tones soften the atmosphere of the bedroom of The Oberoi,
Mumbai Kohinoor Presidential Suite
A view of the Arabian Sea from The Oberoi,
Mumbai Kohinoor Presidential Suite living room
>> The Oberoi, Mumbai is a prime example of the
spirit of the city, reflecting how Mumbai got back on
its feet after the 2008 terrorist attacks. The scars of the
tragedy have been removed, and the hotel renovated
and restored — and the Oberoi has emerged more
opulent (and secure) than before. Its status remains
unchanged as one of the premier hotels in Mumbai
with benchmark setting service and refined décor.
There are 287 guest rooms, including 73 suites. The
grandest are the Golconda and Kohinoor Presidential
Suites on the 20th and 21st floors. These identical
suites measure 190 sq m (2,045 sq ft) each — enough
room to accommodate an entourage. Step through
the formal entrance foyer, and you find yourself in
a spacious living room with white Thassos marble
flooring and large windows that overlook the Arabian
Sea. Contemporary décor in shades of ivory, sage and
earth set a soothing atmosphere. This is enhanced by
traditional touches like hand-tufted rugs and specially
commissioned oil paintings.
If you must work, it is made easy with a ‘media
hub’ desk, which includes high-speed Internet, a twoline
speaker telephone and data port. The living area
flows into a dining area that seats four. The master
bedroom’s en suite bathroom has a large freestanding
bathtub, a 17-inch LCD television and a treadmill. As
a security measure, the interconnecting bedroom can
double up as a room where security personnel can
monitor various pre-installed hotel security cameras.
And yes, there is a 24-hour private butler service.

The Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai Presidential Suite
invites guests to lounge, dine and enjoy the view
A central design theme flows
through all the rooms in the Grand
Hyatt Mumbai Presidential Suite
The Grand Hyatt Mumbai is located
20 minutes from the international
airport and within minutes of the
Bandra-Kurla Business District. More
than just a hotel, the Grand Hyatt
Mumbai is the hotel group’s flagship
lifestyle complex in South Asia. Set
on 12 acres of landscaped gardens and
water features, it has rooms and suites,
serviced apartments, restaurants, a
fitness centre, a spa, meeting rooms
and a shopping plaza. Among the 547
guest rooms are three Presidential
Suites, each based on individual
themes — the Sun, Water and Earth.
Each 166 sq m (1,787 sq ft) suite is
elegantly decorated, with balconies
that gaze out over the hotel gardens.
A personal butler and technology
concierge, limousine airport transfers
and access to the private Grand Club
lounge ensure a smooth stay.
Panoramic views of the Arabian Sea,
Mumbai’s skyline and the Mahalaxmi
Racecourse beckon from the Four
Seasons Hotel Mumbai’s Presidential
Suite. All manner of modern comfort
can be found in this spacious 310 sq m
(3,337 sq ft) suite, complemented by an
ambience enhanced by mahogany and
maple interiors, rich fabrics and wool
carpets. Guests are entertained in the
living area by the 42-inch LCD television
and home theatre system, or at the bar
area. The dining room accommodates
eight people and is serviced by a
fully equipped kitchen. If one master
bedroom isn’t enough, the suite can be
configured as a two- or three-bedroom
suite through connecting rooms.
CONTACTS
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
Apollo Bunder
Mumbai 400001
T: +91 22 6665 3366
F: +91 22 6665 0323/24
E: tmhresv.bom@tajhotels.com
The Oberoi, Mumbai
Nariman Point
Mumbai 400021
T: +91 22 6632 5757
F: +91 22 6632 4142
E: reservations@oberoigroup.com
Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai
114 Dr E Moses Road
Worli, Mumbai 400018
T: + 91 22 2481 8000
F: +91 22 2481 8001
Grand Hyatt Mumbai
Off Western Express Highway
Santacruz (East)
Mumbai 400055
T: +91 22 6676 1234
F: +91 22 6676 1235
E: mumbai.grand@hyatt.com
Taj Lands End
Band Stand, Bandra (West)
Mumbai 400050
T: +91 22 6668 1234
F: +91 22 6699 4488
E: landsend.mumbai@tajhotels.com
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KARKLOOF SPA
by Rebecca Skinner
WILD REST
RESPITE IN ONE OF NATURE'S
WILDEST FRONTIERS
Steer, buffalo, a spa sanctuary and an African game park would seem to
have few things in common. But one man has brought all these elements
together to create an exclusive haven for international royalty, celebrities
and entrepreneurs. Fred Wörner is the man behind the award-winning
Karkloof Spa, lying in a 3,500-hectare plot of land in KwaZulu-Natal,
South Africa. It is an hour from Durban and 24 kilometres from Pietermaritzburg.
The retreat has raised the bar in luxury by mixing African wildlife with a spa that
recharges mind, body and spirit.
Visitors here are assured utmost privacy — not only will Wörner and his team
keep identities secret, the only locals likely to stare at guests are the warthogs,

Verdant trees,
streams and open
space surround
each villa
(L-R)
Wildlife like
rhinoceros, giraffe
and zebra abound
in the resort’s
3,500-hectare
wilderness
A wooden walkway
connects the villas
to the spa, lodge
and dining area
THE ONLY LOCALS LIKELY TO
STARE AT GUESTS ARE THE
WARTHOGS, GIRAFFES AND
NYALA WANDERING BY
giraffes and nyala wandering by. It can even be said that this 16-villa Relais &
Chateaux jewel treats all its guests like royalty. Exclusive meals are created and
served at any time, at any place. Guests can have as many spa treatments as they
desire, without needing to book in advance.
Recently, a regular guest who was finishing his early morning swim
discovered his favourite hot cappuccino by the pool. It appeared “just like
magic,” he said. He later found out that his butler, having observed his daily
routine, had left the cup for him just in time. Another guest said, “The thing
that struck me the most was the timelessness of everything. You do what you
want when you want to do it.” >>
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GETTING
THERE
Guests have several ways of
getting to Karkloof Spa. They can
land their private jets at the Oribi
Airport in Pietermaritzburg, board
a chopper chartered by Karkloof
Spa and fly to the property,
which has its own helipad. Those
who wish to enjoy the road can
arrange for a car and driver to
take them on the 30-minute ride
from the airport to the lodge.
A third alternative is to land at
King Shaka International Airport,
an hour-and-a-half by car from
Karkloof Spa.
SPA
FACILITIES
The spa’s 17 rooms have ‘living
roofs’, with warthogs and
antelopes grazing above.
The Hydrotherapy Arena has
a Roman bath, Kniepp pools,
sauna and steam rooms, Jacuzzi,
floatation pool and Moroccan
Rassoul facilities. The spa has
a Hand and Foot Treatment
lounge, a reflections room, hair
studio and café. Daily yoga,
dancing and Tai Chi plus wellness
programmes, such as weightloss
and detox, are individually
created for guests.
Each of the 16
villas in the lodge is
individually decorated
Be it a dip in the
Kneipp pool or a
full body massage,
guests can use the
spa facilities and
receive treatments
anytime without
booking in advance

For guests’ comfort, the villas come with underfloor
heating, fully-stocked refrigerators and butler service
>> Over the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Wörner hosted a group of Russians
and their sons, and arranged a private soccer game for them. The group
were also treated to private game drives and walks with knowledgeable
guides, hiking, mountain biking and fishing.
It’s easy to see how Wörner attracts a male clientèle to Karkloof
Spa. He is its best advertisement — a fan of raw foods and a successful
entrepreneur. He grew up on a farm and while at university, continued to
work on cattle farms. He then bought a struggling engineering company and
exported steel axles to Europe. Once, while flying first class, he observed
how the guests sought out exemplary service. This sowed the seeds of an
idea for the future.
He then bought several farms, one containing a disease-free buffalo
herd. Now, his land at KwaZulu-Natal houses this herd — a hot commodity
with one bull rumoured to have sold for around USD1.3 million.
While improving buildings on the property, Wörner and his family
decided that their farm was too good not to share. The improvements
became major renovations that included the spa, villas (four interconnecting
family ones plus a wheelchair-friendly villa), the main lodge with a 16-seater
boardroom, fully equipped business study, library, wine cellar, bar, heated
pool, boutique, restaurant and café.
Work was also done on the land rich in wildlife, with black and white
rhinoceros, antelope, wildebeest, nyala, zebra, giraffe, kudu, eland, warthog
and monkey. Over 350 indigenous birds entertain guests with their music
and colours at what is now the most expansive eco-friendly spa in Africa.
The property also boasts three rivers, endless streams and dams plus five
waterfalls, including the 105-metre Karkloof Falls. The final one-kilometre
climb to the lodge takes guests to a natural rock amphitheatre, and within
metres of the spray at the foot of the falls. Guests also admit that the mist
belt forests, thickets, open plains and riverine valleys all contribute to a
feeling of peace and restoration.
Even those who have ‘done’ Africa’s Big Five game animals, the Cape
Winelands and any of South Africa’s 2,500 lodges find Karkloof Spa proves
one thing — that unrivalled respite and rejuvenation can be found even in
the world’s wildest corners.
COORDINATES
OFFICIAL AIRPORT NAME:
Pietermaritzburg Oribi Airport
TIME: UTC+2
IATA CODE: PZB
ICAO CODE: FAPM
LATITUDE: 29° 38’ 56.31” S
LONGITUDE: 30° 23’ 55.20” E
ELEVATION: 2423 feet (739 metres)
RUNWAY: 16/34, length 5,043 feet (1,537
metres) x 98 feet (30 metres)
RUNWAY PCN: ASPN LCN 43
ILS: No
TOWER FREQUENCY: 122.0
LIGHTING SYSTEM: PAPI
MAXIMUM TAKEOFF WEIGHT:
40 tonnes (88,000 lbs)
NAVAIDS:
TYPE: VOR-DME / NDB
ID: PMV / PZ
NAME: PIETERMARITZBURG
CHANNEL: 126X / -
FREQUENCY: 117.9 / 257
DISTANCE
FROM FIELD: At Field / 4.3 NM
BEARING
FROM NAVAID: - / 344.8
JET FUEL: Available
P +27 11 545 1000
F +27 11 545 1465
E mail@caa.co.za
www.caa.co.za
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VACHERON CONSTANTIN POCKET WATCHES
This pocket watch’s
mechanical merits
made it a suitable
gift for Egypt’s King
Fouad I in 1929
by Katrina Balmaceda
TIME’S STORY TOLD THROUGH
A LEGACY OF INVENTIONS
SOME MAY FIND IT STRANGE FOR A MEMENTO MORI, a work of art created to
remind man of his numbered days, to appear on a mechanism that tells one of the few
plausibly eternal things: time. But watchmakers have always thrived on innovation and
would rather embrace, rather than reject, a new idea — no matter how paradoxical it may be.
Pocket watches represent this irony. Cases with ubiquitous floral engraving open up to
reveal intricate mechanical movements. Yet a watch case and its inner mechanisms carry
the same trademarks of both obsession with detail and experimentation with technique. A
yellow gold pocket watch created by Vacheron Constantin in 1923 comes with two layers
of case back covers, one painted and the other engraved. The painting is Nicolas Poussin’s
memento mori named Les Bergers d’Arcadie, in which shepherds discover a tomb of a person
who has lived in utopian Arcadia. Marie Goll, a Genevan artist, replicated the painting in
miniature on the yellow gold dial. An equally detailed miniature appears in the inner back
cover in the form of a pastoral scene engraving. Opening the case reveals a mechanical
hand-wound jewelled movement, with parts also engraved.
In 1916, craftsmen from the Vacheron Constantin manufactory began creating a
pocket watch that would take three-and-a-half years to complete. Its numerous technical
Champlevé
enamelling is used
to portray a map
on this 1824 yellow
gold pocket watch

The first known
pocket watch
creation of Vacheron
Constantin founder
Jean-Marc Vacheron
A 1923 pocket
watch featuring
Nicolas Poussin’s
Les Bergers
d’Arcadie painting
A WATCH CASE AND
ITS INNER MECHANISMS
CARRY THE SAME
TRADEMARKS OF BOTH
OBSESSION WITH DETAIL
AND EXPERIMENTATION
WITH TECHNIQUE
capacities made it an ambitious project — a split-second chronograph, perpetual calendar,
moon phases, 30-minute recorder and day and date functions. It also had a minute
repeater that chimed on three gongs, a sound that announced quarter-hours and another
sound for hours and quarters. The watch was given to Egypt’s King Fouad I in 1929 and
its 18-karat yellow gold case was enamelled with the royal coat-of-arms.
Having been created in 1755, Swiss manufacture Vacheron Constantin counts a long
history of horological innovation. Pieces of this story are featured in the exhibit Treasures
of Vacheron Constantin — A legacy of watchmaking since 1755, displayed at the National
Museum of Singapore from 24 June to 14 August. Among the 180 exceptional timepieces
on exhibit is founder Jean-Marc Vacheron’s first known pocket watch invention. Open up
its case and you will find his initials and surname engraved on the back of the movement.
Old texts dug up from the company’s archives help to bring a whiff of times past. The
journey into 18th century watchmakers’ workshops is completed with a display of tools
that eventually evolve into machines, such as those invented by Georges Auguste Leschot,
whose 1839 pantograph defined a new chapter in horological history.
An eternal notion time may be, but it certainly does a good job of telling the past.
A pounced
ornament technique
and guilloché
pattern are used in
this 180-year-old
pocket watch
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Dine with Tokyo at your feet at Signature restaurant on the 37th floor of the Mandarin Oriental
JETGALA
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SIGNATURE
by Carol Lee
PROVEN
STAR
MICHELIN ACCOLADES FOR ONE OF TOKYO'S
BEST RESTAURANT EXPERIENCES

Chef Olivier Rodriguez has earned a
Michelin star for Signature restaurant
every year since 2008
Broiled and sautéed foie gras with fruit,
one of the restaurant’s signature dishes
JAPAN IS A
CULINARY
POWERHOUSE,
BOASTING THE
SAME NUMBER
OF THREE-STAR
RESTAURANTS
AS FRANCE
JAPAN — a country that has long
learnt to foster its creative energy and
appreciation of life’s finer things. This
includes a resilient appreciation of
fine cuisine. According to the latest
2011 Michelin dining guide, Japan is
a culinary powerhouse, boasting the
same number of three-star restaurants
as France, and many more with one and
two stars.
Some of these stars cluster at the
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, where
three of its restaurants have been
awarded one star each, cementing
the hotel’s reputation for some of
the finest dining experiences in the
country. One of these is Signature,
which has been consistently awarded
one star every year since 2008. True
to its name, the restaurant is the
gastronomic ambassador of the hotel,
serving contemporary French-inspired
cuisine created by Chef Olivier
Rodriguez. Rodriguez may be French
but his dishes are light, modern and
Mediterranean-influenced.
The interplay of different regional
flavours can be credited to his culinary
experiences in various countries —
France, Italy and Japan. Discerning
diners can watch Chef Rodriguez put
his creations together through a glass
window. But Signature’s private dining
room offers an even more intimate
experience. Apart from watching the
chef in action, four to 10 guests can
enjoy the room, which evokes the water
theme that runs throughout the hotel.
The private dining room seats four to 10 guests for an intimate meal
The table is a conversation piece
in itself, decorated with European
scroll art.
Guests are offered specialities like
Foie Gras and Cherry, a unique dish
that allows savouring of two contrasting
textures. Depending on the season,
the chef may top the dish with peach,
persimmon or apple instead of cherry.
Other highlights include Toasted
Scallops with Stewed Vanilla Turnips
and Lemon and Walnut condiment.
Diners who know gourmet meats are
aware that one has not truly tasted top
grade, authentic Wagyu beef until one
has done so in Japan — and Signature
satisfies their appetite.
Sommelier Fumihiko Kamo, who has
spent years as a sommelier in two- and
three-Michelin starred restaurants in
France and Tokyo, heightens the dining
pleasure by pairing dishes with selected
wines that complement the food’s
flavours. Guests are spoilt for choice
with an extensive list that includes
organic wines.
With Signature located on the hotel’s
37th floor, it also serves up a visual treat.
The main dining area looks out over
Otemachi, the Imperial Palace and the
striking Shinjuku skyline, while a semiprivate
space has views of Tokyo Bay,
Ginza and Otemachi. Special requests
can be arranged in advance, as diners —
both local and foreign — can quickly fill
the tables in their desire to experience
the Michelin rating. At Signature, no
one refutes the star.
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JONNY DURAND
by Katrina Balmaceda
SKY
WALKER
A YOUNG PILOT FROM DOWN UNDER
SURFS TO THE TOP RANKS OF HIS SPORT

TO TOURISTS, MOUNT CUCCO IN SIGILLO TOWN,
Italy, is just a good-looking pleasure park. But to a special
fraternity of flyers, it is a battlefield. This July, the world’s
top hang gliding pilots will flock to Mount Cucco to win the
Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) championship
title. Australian pilot Jonny Durand will be one of them.
Much is at stake for Durand who, at 30 years, is young
for a professional hang glider — especially young for a world
number one. Durand claimed the top spot last year, no easy
feat as rankings are updated each month. This year he ranks
second. This constant threat to his title makes the prospect
of a 2011 FAI championship all the more intense.
Monthly competition aside, hang gliding may well be
one of the most challenging sports around. One glides at
the mercy of the weather. Draughts, currents and wind
shear can compromise flight, as will rain and low visibility.
If the wind is too weak or the rain pours, a scheduled
flight may not happen at all.
Aside from practice, Durand stays on top of his game by
relaxing. This, he believes, is the best way to prepare for any
In 2010, Durand won 9 out of 13 competitions he joined and placed second in two of them
“HANG GLIDING IS A
SPORT WHERE YOU
NEED TO ACCESS
YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS
NATURALLY”
task. “Hang gliding is a sport where you need to access your
subconscious naturally,” he explains. Perhaps there are other
forces at play: “I have some superstitions about clothes so
I will choose the right shorts sometimes when I need extra
help.” But you can be sure his skill comes from plenty of
experience, too.
Durand entered the world of hang gliding in September
1995 at just 15 years of age. He credits this to parental
influence: “My father was already hang gliding and I had
spent the last five years travelling around, helping him out
in competitions. I just had to wait until I was big enough
to lift a hang glider off the ground.” Having joined his first
competition in 1997 and gained his first open class win in
2000 at the Australian NSW State Titles, it looked like the
top place was a goal within reach. >>
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THE MORNING GLORY CLOUD IS THE LITMUS TEST
FOR CHAMPION GLIDER PILOTS AND DESCRIBED
AS A TSUNAMI IN THE SKY
>> But his biggest challenge came nearly a decade later.
Through a partnership with Red Bull, he got the chance to
ride the apex of many a hang glider’s dreams — the Morning
Glory cloud. Considered the litmus test for champion glider
pilots, this rare phenomenon is preceded by a sudden
strong gust of wind and wind shear. It rolls across the sky
at 60 km/h at an altitude of 100 to 200 metres above the
ground — much lower than typical clouds.
The Morning Glory can stretch 1,000 kilometres
long and two kilometres high. The air amid the cloud is
turbulent, while a strong vertical movement at the front
of the cloud pushes air upwards. It is often described as
a tsunami in the sky. The sight is spectacular, but the
risks are real. “The Morning Glory has many dangers,
Durand takes on the Morning Glory, a rare cloud formation whose exact magnitude and cause remain a mystery
All photos courtesy of Incite Images/Red Bull Content Pool
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from crocodiles on the ground to extreme turbulence and
down draughts in the sky. The fact that so many unknown
dangers can happen is what makes the Morning Glory so
dangerous,” says Durand.
Australia’s Gulf of Carpentaria is one of the few remote
regions in the world where the Morning Glory phenomenon
occurs. As many as eight clouds in a row can roll over an
area during the season from August to November. It was
here, in the salt flats of Burketown in Queensland, where
Durand faced the cloud. After several dawns, it finally rolled
in on 20 and 21 September 2009. With the Red Bull team
present to capture the adventure on video, an ultralight
airplane lifted Durand up to the cloud and released him
to ‘surf’ the sky’s big wave.

“I think one of the best things (about hang gliding) is the freedom of flying like a bird”
Durand achieved a world record in 2009 for the longest foot-launched
flight in the world from any aircraft, flying 317 km without an engine
“This was the most amazing experience I have ever had in
a hang glider,” Durand recalls. “It felt so surreal riding this
monster cloud in one of the most remote areas of Australia.
Even after nearly two years have passed, I can close my eyes
and vividly remember every detail.”
Having surfed the Morning Glory, Durand may have
already flown the most extreme flight he may ever take. But
it does not need to remain his greatest achievement. Having
placed second last year in the FAI Pre World Championship,
only one pilot stands between Durand and the sweet number
one spot this year. If Durand gets his way — and, perhaps
if he chooses his shorts right — he may soon be basking in
another wave of international glory.
CLOUD-BASED
CHARITY
Glider pilot Jonny Durand is
an active supporter of the
Cloudbase Foundation, a nonprofit
organisation formed by
hang gliding and paragliding pilots
around the world. The group
uses donations from persons
and parties outside the pilot
community to fund charities that
benefit children wherever they fly.
This includes the US and countries
like Ghana and Ecuador. The funds
are also used to support existing
missions, schools and hospitals in
these areas. The pilots involved
actively help to find donors
wherever their competition is
located. In May 2011 alone, pilots
competing in the US raised over
USD4,000 for the foundation.
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Images courtesy of CROWN’S CRYSTAL MAGAZINE
Photography by Andrew Vukosav
Styling by Bec Cole
Hair & Make Up by Bernadette Fisers
All represented by Coco Productions
Text by Tricia Lim
ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE, BOTH THE GLAMOROUS AND THE MUNDANE, spark the
imagination of Australian photographer Andrew Vukosav. Life becomes mirrored in creative
imagery, an inspired chain reaction of visuals, culminating in conceptually intriguing photo
shoots that challenge the norm.
In the process, Vukosav became an artist highly sought-after by clients such as Alannah Hill,
Schwarzkopf, Harpers Bazaar and Dior. Coupled with his contagious enthusiasm and energy for
life, these qualities have local and international shoots lined up for him all over the globe.
“Travelling is one of the best parts of the job, I never know where I might be two weeks from
now!” he says. Vukosav loves flying life by the seat of his pants, but that’s not the only kind of
flying he does.
Fed by his vigour for life, a desire to fly was first planted in his early childhood. Following
his heart through the years, he now pilots a single engine Cessna 182 that he hopes to one day
fly to “remote Australian locations...to shoot beautiful fashion stories.”
“Flying and photography...all things I love.” www.cocoproductions.com.au
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"I ALWAYS TRY TO CREATE
UNIQUE PRESENTATIONS
IN MY CAMERA THAT ARE
CONCEPTUALLY DIFFERENT"
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"INSPIRATIONS IN LIFE
SPARK A CHAIN REACTION
AND I JUST GO FOR IT!"
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"FLYING AND
PHOTOGRAPHY...
ALL THINGS I LOVE"
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SET IN AN ISOLATED DESERT OASIS, A LODGE WITH NO ELECTRICITY PLAYS HOME TO A MAN AND
A WOMAN TAKING A SILENT BREAK FROM URBAN LIFE. Photographers Claus Brechenmacher and Reiner
Baumann were there to tell the tale — “a story about being free,” Claus says. These photos, taken in Egypt’s Siwa
Oasis, are a visual idiom for premium tour operator Kuoni. For Kuoni, travel is filled with “perfect moments” —
intense, natural, unique. This pictorial tale is their antithesis to the norm in travel, advertised with perfect images,
choreographed and unreal. Kuoni commissioned this project with belief in promoting authenticity in travel, instead
of promising the superficial.
Brechenmacher and Baumann were the natural choice for Kuoni’s mission. The two met in 1989 and have been
working as a team since 1993. They value authenticity in their images: “We like our photography to be honest and
‘inartificial’.” This means playing with natural light, using additional artificial light only when “absolutely necessary”.
Being a two-person team gives the advantage of shooting each scene from different perspectives. Approaching
imagery with integrity has won them clients like Arabella Sheraton, Designhotels, Volkswagen and Aereal Bank.
www.breba2.de | www.kuoni.com
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Photography by Claus Brechenmacher and Reiner Baumann
Text by Katrina Balmaceda

"LIGHT IS
THE MOST
IMPORTANT THING"
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"A MODERN TALE
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A SLOW PACE OF LIFE"
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AIRBORNEBRIEFING
BUSINESS AVIATION IN BRIEF
BAE Systems announced on 26 May an
agreement to sell its commercial aircraft
lease portfolio and asset management
business to investment affiliates managed
by Fortress Investment Group LLC.
The sale, expected to close in the third
quarter of 2011, is for a cash consideration
of USD187 million, subject to postcompletion
adjustments. Completion is
conditional, upon regulatory approval,
among other things. BAE Systems Asset
Management is the world’s second largest
regional jet lessor by fleet value, and the
tenth largest aircraft lessor by fleet size.
Deer Jet Co Ltd of Beijing, the largest VIP
charter provider in the People’s Republic
of China, received the first Airbus
corporate jetliner, an ACJ319, dedicated
to VIP charters. Based in Beijing, the new
aircraft joins an Airbus A319 already in
use for charter flights. The new jetliner
features a cabin designed and installed
by the Airbus Corporate Jet Centre in
Toulouse. It has a private office/bedroom
with en suite bathroom, including a
shower; seats clustered around tables;
and several rows of first-class seats. It is
certificated to carry up to 28 passengers.
Photo courtesy of The Irish Air Corps
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was in
Ireland from 17 to 20 May, at the invitation
of Irish President Mary McAleese. This
was the first ever visit by a British Head
of State to the Republic of Ireland in 100
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years. Equally notable in the business
aviation world, the Royal Household
elected the Avro Business Jet owned by
Cello Aviation of Birmingham, UK for air
travel. This aircraft, with a 46-seat all first
class seating configuration, was on display
at EBACE 2010.
Jet Aviation now offers a complete
Boeing NG BBJ 12-year service package
to its BBJ customers through its maintenance
facilities in Basel and Geneva.
Delivering competitive personalised
12-year service inspection available to
BBJ owners and operators, the
service package covers all mandatory
inspections for the aircraft, including
the recommended Engine Boroscope
inspection, service bulletins, service
letters and Airworthiness directives. To
reduce aircraft downtime, Jet Aviation
offers the 12-year BBJ service inspection
in combination with other maintenance
or refurbishment work in Basel, such as
exterior painting and avionic or cabin
management system upgrades.
ExecuJet Europe announces three new
Spanish Fixed Based Operations (FBO)
in Ibiza, Palma and Gerona, with Palma
de Mallorca confirmed as the Spanish
Head Office. This brings the number of
European ExecuJet FBOs to seven. The
FBO will focus on high quality customer
service provision, catering, newspapers,
limousines and crew weather briefing.
“ExecuJet has chosen to expand into
Spain as we view it as an area of economic
opportunity. By growing our FBO bases
now, we are well positioned when the
Spanish economy begins to rebound,”
says Cedric Migeon, Managing Director of
ExecuJet Europe.
ExecuJet Middle East and Bilen
Air Services have signed a strategic
partnership agreement for FBO Services
at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Turkey. The
cooperation will provide clients with
ExecuJet’s world class FBO solutions
together with Bilen Air Services’ local
expertise and traditional Turkish
Hospitality. Turkey’s strategic location
allows ExecuJet to bridge the gap between
Europe and Middle East for their FBO
and Charter clients. FBO services include
dedicated crew facilities, passenger
lounges, a private hangar, generous ramp
parking as well as technical assistance,
flight and landing authorisation, flight
plan and weather reports.
ExecuJet and Advanced Air Support at
Paris Le Bourget Airport, France, have
unveiled new world class facilities for
passengers and crew, 24 hours a day. The
two fully equipped bedrooms have direct
views and access into the hangar. Each
bedroom has its own en suite bathroom,
TV and WI-FI. There are also prayer and
meditation rooms for passengers and crew
travelling through the full service FBO. A
meeting room with premium furnishings
is equipped with the latest technology.
A medical lift provides easy access to the
aircraft for customers in wheelchairs. >>

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BUSINESS AVIATION IN BRIEF
Solar Impulse, a Swiss long-range solarpowered
single-seater aircraft, successfully
flew non-stop for 12 hours 59 minutes
from Switzerland to Brussels on 13 May.
The Solar Impulse Project by Bertrand
Piccard and Andre Borschberg aims to
circumnavigate the world in five stages
in 2012 in an airplane powered only
by solar energy. Arnaud Feist, CEO,
Brussels Airport Company states, “This
airplane, the first to function without
fossil fuel and without emitting carbon
dioxide, symbolises the great efforts the
aeronautical industry is making to develop
new technologies for energy saving and
increased use of renewable energies.”
The Federal Aviation Administration is
ushering in a new era of ‘Superman vision’
to the cockpits of corporate and airline
industry cockpits. The Superman vision
increases safety and access to runways,
helping to unveil airports otherwise cloaked
by low ceilings or fog. It also decreases
costs. The FAA hopes to ultimately provide
uniform airport throughput and safer
operations independent of the weather. For
operators, having the approved equipment
and procedures on board ensures access
to airports that are sometimes unreachable
today in certain weather conditions.
ARINC Incorporated announced on
5 May the launch of two new Remote
Ground Stations (RGS) in Langkawi and
Miri, Malaysia, to enhance aviation data
communications services in the country.
The new stations will provide enhanced
in-flight data transfer and communications
between airline operations and aircraft
flight decks, enabling greater efficiency
and on-time performance. The
deployment is in line with ARINC’s plan
to expand GLOBALink SM / VHF coverage in
Asia Pacific. This brings the total ARINC
remote ground stations in Malaysia to
seven, including Kuala Lumpur, Kuching,
Kota Kinabalu and Penang. Three more
RGS will be deployed later this year.
Asian Aerospace has set its sights on the
booming cabin interiors business in the
Asia-Pacific. Cabin interiors specialists
made up a large number of the 1,400
Chinese airline delegates at Asian Aerospace
2011 in Hong Kong. Chinese airlines
operate 90 per cent of the nation’s rapidly
expanding fleet of the latest aircraft from
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Airbus, Boeing and Embraer. International
airline representation exceeded 100 carriers
that operate over 11,000 aircraft, accounting
for more than half the world’s commercial
fleet. Higher figures are expected at Asian
Aerospace 2013.
National airline of the United Arab
Emirates, Etihad Airways, partners with
Royal Jet, an Abu Dhabi-based private
charter service provider, to launch
Premium Connect at the Arabian Travel
Market. Guests can access a personalised
service to single or multiple destinations
beyond Etihad’s extensive network. Royal
Jet and Etihad Airways have both been
recently recognised as the world’s best in
their respective categories by the World
Travel Awards.
Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division,
Qatar Executive, is adding three new
Bombardier aircraft to its fleet to meet
the surging demand for business jet
services from the Middle East and globally.
Launched two years ago, it will double
its all-Bombardier fleet to six aircraft by
end August. Qatar Executive was chosen
by Bombardier as its second Approved
Service Facility in the Middle East for its
Challenger and Global aircraft.
Daher-Socata delivered the first
modernised TBM 700 military transport
aircraft for the French Armed Forces,
in a contract to upgrade 27 single-engine
turboprop-powered military aircraft.
Main refurbishment elements include
the replacement of ageing avionics with
an all-glass integrated flight deck that
incorporates the Garmin G1000 avionics
suite with GFC 700 digital autopilot, along
with civilian certification and related
enhancement for better integration of the
aircraft within the international air traffic
system. The upgrading programme will
end in 2014.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp’s Airborne
Product Support (APS) programme added
a back-up aircraft, three pilots and two
technicians to support customers facing
aircraft-on-ground (AOG) challenges. The
only support programme in the industry
with a dedicated aircraft available 24/7,
365 days a year, it delivers flight-essential
parts and technicians to customers whose
aircraft are under warranty in North
America and the Caribbean. Mark Burns,
president, Gulfstream Product Support
says, “A dedicated team, as well as behindthe-scenes
logistical support, gives us the
rapid-response resources needed to get
AOG customers back in the air and avoid
a missed trip.”
Gulfstream produced the 500th
PlaneView delivering the 209th largecabin,
long-range G450 aircraft, just eight
years after delivering the first flight deck.
Planeview is the most advanced flight
deck in existence — in display technology,
avionics architecture, processing power
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and its exclusive Interactive Navigation
(INAV) management system. Gulfstream
was the first original equipment
manufacturer to get Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) certification of
synthetic vision in 2008. In 2010, the
FAA certified Gulfstream’s enhanced
navigation system. “The benefits include
improved safety, enhanced reliability,
reduced pilot workload and increased
situational awareness,” said Pres Henne,
Senior Vice President, Programmes,
Engineering and Test, Gulfstream.
London Oxford Airport continues
market-leading growth in business
aviation activity with 31 per cent
increased jet movement year-on-year.
Its overall business aviation movements
increased by 18 per cent over the past
12 months. In contrast, over the same
period, the EU27 (European states)
averaged a 5 per cent increase. Jet fuel
sales at its business aviation facility
oxfordjet during that period went up by
19 per cent. Managing Director Chris
Orphanou said that the airport is now
averaging 20 business aircraft movements
a day, or approximately 7,000 business
aviation movements a year.
The Eurocopter EC 145 is American
Eurocopter’s first luxury helicopter to
implement cabin management systems.
It lets VIP passengers control XM
Radio, Blu-ray video, cabin lighting, air
conditioning and a flight display moving
map from the comfort of their seats
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with a 4.3” touchscreen control panel.
“Helicopter passengers expect the same
comfort during flight that they have in
their automobiles, such as live flight
tracking and in-flight entertainment,”
said David Gray, President of Flight
Display Systems.
Jet Aviation Singapore upgraded
its MRO and FBO location in
Singapore to enhance passenger and
pilot comfort, improve its safety and
security equipment, and refresh the
interior design and furnishings. This
included replacing the hangar’s roof
and repainting the entire facility.
“These refurbishments demonstrate
our commitment to providing our
customers the highest quality, safety and
security standards they have come to
expect,” said Sebastian Groeger, senior
vice president and general manager of
Jet Aviation’s Asia Pacific division in
Singapore.
Rockwell Collins brings improved
safety to light business aircraft with
its new HGS-3500, the industry’s first
Head-up Guidance System (HGS)
available for light- to mid-sized business
aircraft. Announced at the 56th Annual
Corporate Aviation Safety Seminar
(CASS) in San Diego, California on
19 April, the HGS-3500 helps flight
crews by presenting information in the
pilot’s forward field of view, eliminating
the need to continually shift from headdown
instruments to a head-up, out-thewindow
view during critical phases
of flight.
Bombardier Business Aircraft
announced a worldwide expansion
of its sales force to increase traction
in established markets and enhance
coverage to key regions. Four new
sales directors and two sales managers
have already been added. “We are
further strengthening our team and
positioning ourselves for what we
see as positive momentum. We are
firmly focused on growing our Learjet,
Challenger and Global business
jet presence worldwide,” said Bob
Horner, Senior Vice President, Sales,
Bombardier Business Aircraft.
Pilatus is introducing a new general
aviation aircraft, the PC-24, which will
be unveiled in 2012. This turboprop
will augment the PC-12, which recently
underwent a major upgrade into the
PC-12NG. The Swiss aircraft maker
delivered a strong performance last year
in both military and civil domains, with
the United Arab Emirates order for 25
PC-21s (deliveries starting this year) and
the Swiss Air Force requesting two more
of the turboprops.
On the 50th anniversary of man’s first
space flight, Russian businessman
Evgeny Yurchenko splurged USD2.88
million to return an important space
artifact to Russia — the Vostok 3KA-2
capsule. Identical to the Vostok 1 that
carried astronaut Yuri Gagarin into space
on 12 April 1961, the spherical spacecraft
was purchased at an auction at Sotheby’s
New York to Yurchenko, chairman of the
AS Popov investment fund. The spacescorched
machine will go to a national
museum devoted to the history of the
Russian space programme.

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OPPOSITE PAGE CLOCKWISE
FROM TOP LEFT
62 aircraft were on show at the Static Display
The Embraer Phenom 100
The Boeing Business Jets booth
The Jetgala booth
Deer Jet receives awards
Global Jet sets its sights on the Asian market
The Embraer booth
THIS PAGE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT
VVIP visits to the Falcon 2000LX
Mr David Velupillai, Airbus Marketing
Director, Executive & Private Aviation,
on board the A380
The Execujet booth
Eurocopter flaunts the EC145 Mercedes-Benz
luxury twin-engine helicopter for business
and private flights
The Bombardier booth
The Gulfstream booth featured one-tenth
scale models of all aircraft, including the
G650 and G250
The Dassault booth
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AIRBORNEGLOSSARY
ABSOLUTE ALTITUDE Measurable height
of an aircraft above the actual terrain.
ABSOLUTE CEILING The maximum
altitude above sea level at which an
aircraft can maintain level flight under
Standard Air conditions.
AGL (Above Ground Level) Altitude
expressed as feet above terrain or airport
elevation (see MSL).
AILERONS An aircraft control surface
hinged to the rear, outer section of each
wing for banking (‘tilting’) the aircraft.
AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT Comprehensive
services provided by a management
company for an aircraft owner. Details vary.
AIRFOIL The shape of any flying surface,
but principally a wing, as seen in side-view
(cross section).
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE Official
notification to aircraft owners/operators
of a known safety issue with a particular
model of aircraft.
ALTIMETER A highly sensitive barometer
that shows an aircraft’s altitude above
mean sea level by measuring atmospheric
pressure.
ANGLE OF ATTACK The angle between
the airfoil’s chord line and the direction in
which the aircraft is currently moving.
AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Aircraft
unfit to fly, in need of repair. Owner’s
worst nightmare.
APPROACH (DEPARTURE) CONTROL
Radar-based air traffic control, usually
at an airport tower, providing traffic
separation up to 40 miles.
APRON Hard-surfaced or paved area
around a hangar. Also, ‘ramp’.
ATC (Air Traffic Control) Service providing
separation services to participating
airborne traffic and clearances to land,
take off or taxi at airports.
AVIONICS The electronic control
systems airplanes use for flight such as
communications, autopilots, and navigation.
BLOCK RATES Pre-paid hours for air
charter at a contracted price.
CARBON OFFSET monetary contributions
to renewable energy research and
production projects to ‘offset’ carbon
emissions of an airplane.
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CHARTER The ‘renting’ of an aircraft with
crew for a personal, business, or cargo
flight from one point to another.
CHARTER CARD Pre-paid air charter
plan, either for a block of charter hours
at a pre-defined fee, or a set debit
balance in dollars.
CLASS I NAVIGATION Operation of
aircraft under visual meteorological
conditions (VFR) primarily based on ‘see
and avoid’ procedures.
CLASS II NAVIGATION Any en route flight
operation that is not Class I, i.e. instrumentbased
navigation (IFR).
CLEARANCE Formal instructions from
air traffic control authorising a specific
action (climb or descend, entry into
controlled airspace).
CONTRAILS Streaks of condensed water
vapour created in the air by aircraft flying
at high altitudes; a.k.a. vapour trails.
CONTROLLED AIRSPACE An airspace of
defined dimensions within which air traffic
control service is provided.
CRUISE SPEED The normal speed attained
at altitude once the aircraft is no longer
climbing and is en route.
CRUISING ALTITUDE A level altitude
maintained by an aircraft while in flight.
DEADHEAD To fly the return leg of a trip
without cargo or passengers.
DRAG Resisting force exerted on an
aircraft in its line of flight opposite in
direction to its motion. Opposite of thrust.
DUTY TIME That portion of the day when
a crewmember is on duty in any capacity
(not just in the air), limited by regulations.
EFIS (Electronic Flight Information
Systems) Glass cockpit avionics that
integrate all flight parameters into one
optimised instrument.
ELEVATOR An aircraft control surface
hinged to both rear horizontal stabilisers,
changing the aircraft pitch attitude
nose-up or nose-down.
EMPTY LEG Also known as ‘one-way
availability’. Usually posted as available
for travel between two airports during
a certain time period.
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
The Department of Transportation’s
agency for aviation.
FBO (Fixed Base Operator) A business
operating an airport terminal for
non-airline, general aviation aircraft.
FERRY FLIGHT A flight for the purpose of
returning an aircraft to base or delivering
an aircraft from one location to another.
FLAPS Hinged surfaces on the inboard
rear of wings, deployed to increase wing
curvature (and thus, lift).
FLIGHT PLAN Filed by radio, telephone,
computer, or in person with Flight
Service Stations.
FLIGHT TIME Portion of the trip actually
spent in the air.
FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP The purchase
of a ‘share’ of an aircraft.
FUSELAGE An aircraft’s main body
structure housing the flight crew,
passengers, and cargo.
GENERAL AVIATION Part of civil aviation
comprising all facets of aviation except
scheduled air carriers.
GLASS COCKPIT See FIS
GPS (Global Positioning System) Satellitebased
navigation system operated by
Department of Defence.
GPWS (Ground Proximity Warning
System) System designed to alert pilots
if their aircraft is in immediate danger of
flying into the ground.
GROUND SPEED Actual speed that an
aircraft travels over the ground also called
‘shadow speed’.
HANGAR An enclosed structure for
housing aircraft. Originated with lakebased
floating homes of the original
German Zeppelin airships.
HEAVY JETS See ‘Large-Cabin Jets’.
HORSEPOWER The motive energy
required to raise 550 lbs. one foot in one
second, friction disregarded.
HUD (Head-Up Display) A transparent
display that presents data without
requiring the user to look away from
his or her usual viewpoint.
IATA CODE International aviation code for
international airports.
ICAO CODE Civil aviation codes for airports.

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AIRBORNEGLOSSARY
IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) Rules
for flights into clouds and low visibility,
by reference to cockpit instruments and
radio navigation.
ILS (Instrument Landing System) A
precision instrument approach system
permitting aircraft to land with low ceilings
or poor visibility.
JOINT OWNERSHIP Purchase or lease of
an aircraft by a number of owners, often
through a partnership or limited company.
KNOT (Nautical Mile per Hour) Common
measure of aircraft speed equalling 6,080
feet or about 1.15 miles. (For mph, multiply
knots by 1.15.)
KTAS True airspeed, in knots.
LARGE-CABIN JETS The largest size
aircraft that doesn’t require a major airport
runway. Typical capacity 9-15 passengers.
LAYOVER A night spent in the middle of
the trip in a city other than home base for
the aircraft and crew.
LEG Describes one direction of travel
between two points. Commonly used in
referring to a planned itinerary.
LIGHT JETS See ‘Small-Cabin Jets’.
MACH SPEED A number representing the
ratio of the speed of an airplane to the
speed of sound in the surrounding air.
MAYDAY An international distress signal
to indicate an imminent and grave danger
that requires assistance.
MID-CABIN JETS Typical capacity
7-9 passengers.
MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul)
Company licensed to provide services for
the upkeep and airworthiness of airplanes.
NAUTICAL MILE Defined internationally
as equivalent to 1,852 metres or 1.15
statute miles.
NDB (Non-Directional Beacon) A radio
transmitter at a known location, used as an
aviation or marine navigational aid.
PAN PAN International call signal for
urgency, indicating uncertainty and usually
followed by the nature of the alert.
PART 91 The parts of Federal Aviation
Regulations on non-commercial operations
covering corporate flight departments.
PART 121 The parts of Federal Aviation
Regulations on scheduled airline operations,
including the publication of a schedule.
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PART 135 The parts of Federal Aviation
Regulations on non-commercial operations
covering charter carriers.
PART 145 Certificate allowing an
organisation to perform maintenance and
alterations on US-registered aircraft.
PATTERN The path of aircraft traffic
around an airfield, at an established height
and direction.
PAYLOAD Anything that an aircraft carries
beyond what is required for its operation
during flight.
POSITIONING Ferrying aircraft for departure
from other than originating airport.
RADAR System that uses electromagnetic
waves to identify the range, altitude,
direction, or speed of moving and fixed
objects.
RAMP The apron or open ‘tarmac’ in front
of an FBO or terminal facility. This space
is busy, used for deplaning, parking of
aircraft, etc.
ROLL One of three axes in flight, specifying
the action around a central point.
ROTATE In flight, any aircraft will rotate
about its centre of gravity, a point which is the
average location of the mass of the aircraft.
RUDDER Aircraft control surface attached
to the rear of the vertical stabiliser (fin) of
the aircraft tail. Forces the plane to veer
left or right.
RUNWAY HEADING Magnetic direction
corresponding to the centre line of the
runway.
SLATS Small, aerodynamic surfaces on the
leading edge of the wings of fixed aircraft
which allow the wing to operate at a
higher angle of attack.
SLIPSTREAM The flow of air driven backward
by a propeller or downward by a rotor.
SMALL-CABIN JETS Typical capacity
5-8 passengers.
SQUAWK A four-digit number that a pilot
dials into his transponder to identify his
aircraft to air traffic controllers.
STATUTE MILE A unit of length equal
to 5,280 feet.
SVS (Synthetic Vision System)
A technology that uses 3D to provide
pilots with intuitive means of understanding
their flying environment.
TAIL NUMBER An airplane’s
registration number.
TARMAC A paved airport surface,
especially a runway or an apron at a hangar.
TAXI TIME Portion of the trip spent
rolling between the gate, terminal,
or ramp and runway.
THRUST The forward force produced in
reaction to the gases expelled rearward
from a jet engine. Opposite of drag.
TRAILING EDGE The rearmost edge
of an airfoil.
TRANSPONDER An airborne transmitter
that responds to automated air traffic
control interrogation with accurate
position information.
TURBINE Engine that uses compressed
air to generate thrust to spin a metal shaft
inside the motor, used in jet engines and
turboprop aircraft.
TURBOPROP An aircraft in which the
propeller is driven by a jet-style turbine
rather than a piston.
VERY LIGHT JETS (VLJ) Small jet aircraft
approved for single-pilot operation,
maximum take-off weight of less than
10,000 lb (4,540 kg).
VFR (Visual Flight Rules) A defined set
of FAA regulations covering operation
of aircraft flying by visual reference to
the horizon.
VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range)
Ground-based radio navigation aid.
VORTICES Regions of high velocity that
develop at the tip of a wing as it flies
through the air.
WIND SHEAR Large changes in either
wind speed or direction at different
altitudes that can cause sudden gain or
loss of airspeed.
WINGLET A small, stabilising, rudder-like
addition to the tips of a wing to control or
employ air movement, thereby increasing
fuel economy.
YAW One of the three axes in flight,
specifying the side-to-side movement of
an aircraft on its vertical axis.
YOKE The control wheel of an aircraft, akin
to an automobile steering wheel.

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SEPTEMBER 2011
21-24 SEP BEIJING AVIATION EXPO CHINA NATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE,
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29 SEP-01 OCT CEPA EXPO 2011 VODOCHODY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,
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NOVEMBER 2011
13-17 NOV DUBAI AIRSHOW AIRPORT EXPO, DUBAI, UAE www.dubaiairshow.aero
JANUARY 2012
19-21 JAN BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW SAKHIR AIR BASE, KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN www.bahraininternationalairshow.com
FEBRUARY 2012
1-2 FEB MRO MIDDLE EAST 2012 AIRPORT EXPO, DUBAI, UAE www.aviationweek.com
14-19 FEB SINGAPORE AIRSHOW CHANGI EXHIBITION CENTRE, SINGAPORE www.singaporeairshow.com
22-23 FEB BUSINESS AIRPORT
WORLD EXPO 2012
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MARCH 2012
14-18 MAR INDIA AVIATION 2012 HYDERABAD, INDIA www.india-aviation.in
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BODY PAINT
by Rainer Sigel
AMIDST A GROWING FLOOD of gimmicky marketing campaigns, Piaggio Aero
Industries have managed to set a new benchmark in aviation marketing. The makers of
the P180 Avanti II turboprop cooperated with renowned Italian artist Domenico “Mimmo”
Paladino, 63, to paint one of their aircraft’s fuselages. The result, dubbed Cacciatore di
Stelle (Star Hunter), was displayed until last April at the famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
II, in the heart of downtown Milan.
Paladino decorated the aircraft with creative variations of ancestral symbols,
emphasised by vivid colours and remarkable shapes and spaces symbolising an astronomic
map, in homage to the skies in which the plane travels. He mounted his amazing piece of
artwork on a white base, symbolic of the Montagna di Sale, meaning Salt Mountain.
The Cacciatore di Stelle is presented as part of a personal exhibition of Paladino’s
work, hosted by the Palazzo Reale. “The P.180 Avanti has been chosen because it can
be considered a work of art itself,” stated Alberto Galassi, CEO of Piaggio Aero, “an
expression of Italian genius in design and engineering.” Enough said.
The term Cacciatore di Stelle should resonate with aviation enthusiasts in Italy, as it was
the Italian moniker of the legendary and highly capricious F-104 Starfighter jet.
And from what we heard on the aviation grapevine, a jet-powered version of the Avanti
is in the works.
The P.180 Avanti II
aircraft transformed
into a work of art
by Master Mimmo
Paladino, displayed at
Galleria in Milan
Image courtesy of
Piaggio Aero Industries

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