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November December 2011

BOEING 787
VIP INTERIORS

THE LOCKHEED JETSTAR | MODERN AIRSHIPS

SPITFIRE FIGHTER | THE STORY OF PIPER
WINGWALKER AEROBATICS | STRATOLINER

AUDEMARS PIGUETS
OLIVIERO BOTTINELLI

A BULGARI RETROSPECTIVE | STEFANO RICCI

TOP TOKYO SUITES | A LANGE & SHNE
UBS ON ASIAN PHILANTHROPY TRENDS

Breguet, the innovator.

Invention of the Tourbillon, 1801
With the Classique Grande Complication Tourbillon Messidor
wristwatch, Breguet reinvents its most spectacular invention, the
tourbillon, designed to compensate for the effects of gravity. Held
between two sapphire crystals, the tourbillon floats weightless
inside its carriage, while the sapphire dial offers a transparent
vision of the complex proprietary movement and its meticulous
hand finishing. History is still being written
www.breguet.com/inventions

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incorporates no fewer than four exceptional mechanisms

makes it possible to set the watch with one-second accuracy in the

that enhance precision: the tiny fuse-and-chain transmission, the

first place. To showcase the fascinating interaction of the many

delicate tourbillon, the ultra-thin Lange balance spring, and not

individual parts, an aperture in the dial affords an unobstructed

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BREATHE
EASY
NEW
PLASMA
AIR FILTER
TECHNOLOGIES ARE
AVAILABLE,
BUT THEY
ARE COSTLY

t is one of the best-kept dirty little secrets of aviation. It is

controversial and has champions on both sides of the divide.
And despite being invisible it may well be one of the better
arguments for flying private. We are talking about the air we
breathe while flying on a jet aircraft. Critics ranging from former
airline crew members to a variety of medical associations have
long argued that not only the quality, but often the quantity of air
circulated in a cabin during flight is inadequate.
Commercial airlines are masters at shaving minute amounts of money
off every tiny operational detail. Doing so adds up to staggering amounts
of extra cash at the end of the year. Tempting options include reducing the
frequency of air circulation in the cabin, or reducing the amount of fresh air
pumped into the cabin, where it mixes with recycled air. The percentage of
fresh air can be arbitrarily reduced by pilots to about 20 per cent. All of this
saves fuel.
More cost reductions can come from less frequent servicing of air filters,
or doing away with HEPA filter systems altogether. They are not mandatory.
Tests conducted by a German TV program found unhealthy levels of TCP
(a neurotoxin) in the cabins of several European airlines. New plasma air
filter technologies are available, such as AirManager, but they are costly and
therefore not very popular, especially with budget airlines.
On solid ground, we take the air we breathe for granted. In the air, we
should not. But as a passenger of a commercial airline, the matter is beyond
our control. Lucky then are those who can decide what air they breathe, how
it is filtered and how often it is refreshed. Private jet fliers, in other words.
Now please sit back, take a deep breath and enjoy this latest instalment
of Jetgala.
Rainer Sigel
PUBLISHER

JETGALA

Villeret Collection
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Patented under-lug correctors
Secured calendar and
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ontents
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NOTAM

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CREW

16

LOUNGE

24

WINGS

26

JET DREAMS

Breathe Easy

New & Exclusive

VIP Interiors For Boeings New 787

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EAST MEETS WINGS

Airbus Phoenix Cabin Concept For Asia

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ROCK ON WOOD

The Natural Approach To Private Jet Interiors

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THE PLANE THAT COULD

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BIG AIR

48

LADY LEGEND

52

TRAIL BLAZER

56

RIDING THE WILD WIND

59

AVIAN INSPIRATION

60

HYBRID FLIGHT

62

CAPTAIN SPEAKING

Pipers Proud 75-Year Legacy

Zeppelin Airships Stage A Comeback

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The Spitfire First Contrails In The Sky

Lockheed Jetstar, A Business Jet Pioneer
The AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers
The Stratoliner Tomorrows Aircraft?
Carters Personal Air Vehicle
Going To Paris?

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FASTEST GROWING
EXECUTIVE JET MANUFACTURER

Its where you want to be

Over the last two years, our market share has grown faster than any other
executive jet manufacturer. We believe its because every executive jet
we build has to be truly outstanding in its class. Like the Legacy 650.
Not only does it have an impressive range, so you can y from London
to New York or Dubai to Johannesburg, it also has the largest living
space in its class divided into three comfortable cabin zones. With this
uncompromising commitment to excellence, no wonder more people
are deciding Embraer Executive Jets are where they want to be.

Latin America +55 12 3927 3399, U.S., Canada, Mexico and Caribbean +1 954 359 5387
Europe, Middle East and Africa +33 1 4938 4444, China +86 10 6598 9988, Asia Pacic +65 6734 4321
www.EmbraerExecutiveJets.com

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ontents

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LUXE

66

TIME AND AGAIN

The Story Behind A. Lange & Shne

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ACTIVE PASSION

Audemars Piguets Oliviero Bottinelli

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CELESTIAL COMPLICATION

The Latest Moon Phase Watches

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RULES OF THE EXTREME

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ASSYMETRIC RACER

87

GO FLY A BIKE

H2 Yacht Design Goes For Big Boats

Carlo Mollinos Legendary Le Mans Racer
A Superbike With Four Wings
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KING OF TIES

Italian Master Tailor Stefano Ricci

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STYLE RESURRECTION

96

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS

98

LIFE

Panama Hats, A Story Of Revival

Bulgaris Retrospective Exhibition
100 SUITE TOKYO

Staying In Asias Perennial Supercity

106 POWDER PLUNGE

100

Zany Heli Skiing in Canada

110

VITALITY SIGNS

114

RUSSIAN EPICURE

116

WHY GIVE A DIME

118

TRUE COLOURS

COMO Shambhalas Bali Retreat

Russian Fine Dining In Singapore
UBS On Asian Philanthropy Trends
Fashion Portraits By Martin Bauendahl
124 GLACIAL PORTRAITS

Stephan Zirwes Snow & Ice Mission

131

AIRBORNE

132 BRIEFING

Business Aviation In Brief

138 PLANE SPEAK Aviation Glossary
142 AIR SHOW DIARY
144 TAILHOOK Crash Course
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CONTENT
EDITOR-AT-LARGE Kim Lee
DEPUTY EDITOR Katrina Balmaceda
ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER Sylvia Weimer (Spacelab Design, Sydney)
ONLINE EDITOR Rainer Sigel
EDITORIAL & MARKETING ASSISTANT Lynette Siew
CO DESIGN & PRODUCTION Elliott Bryce Foulkes, Sara Morawetz

CONTRIBUTORS
Alvin Wong, Charlie Streeter, Chris Bangle, Jack Carroll, Jim Gregory,
Jinesh Lalwani, Liz Moscrop, Rebecca Morris, Robert La Bua,
Roger Norum, Steve Slater

One only needs to look down the street for evidence of

Chris Bangles ingenuity and far-reaching inuence.
A designer whose work has provoked both inspiration and
discussion, Bangle is best known for his tenure as Chief of
Design for the BMW group, where he was responsible for
bringing the designs of the BMW, Mini Cooper, and RollsRoyce into the twenty-rst century. After pushing car design
language to its limits for twenty-eight years, Bangle announced
his departure on February 3, 2009 from the auto industry. He
is pursuing his own design-related endeavours from his studio
in Italy, focusing on new ideas and cutting-edge innovation.

COMPANY
PUBLISHER Rainer Sigel
MANAGING DIRECTOR Michelle Tay
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Susan Ng
OFFICE MANAGER Winnie Lim
CIRCULATION & PRODUCTION MANAGER Caroline Rayney
EVENTS MANAGER Lee May Ling

CONTACT
12 Prince Edward Road, #04-10B
Bestway Building, Podium B, Singapore 079212
T: +65 6222 1415 F: +65 6222 1465

Rebecca Morris is a UK-trained journalist. Seeking

adventure, she left London 14 years ago for Singapore,
where she has worked as an editor on a number of luxury
lifestyle publications. An inveterate traveller, she has
visited more than 50 countries but also enjoys relaxing
in her apartment overlooking a river a glass of wine in
one hand, a good book in the other, with some classical
music lling the air.

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Steve Slater is best known across Asia as the voice

of Formula One, having worked as commentator for
ESPN Star Sports TV for more than a decade. Away
from the race track he is an enthusiastic vintage
aircraft pilot and restorer, as well as an author of
several books on aviation and automotive history.
Based in the UK, when not behind the microphone
he is likely to be chilling out in the open cockpit of a
1930s Tiger Moth biplane.

Charlie Streeter is a Singapore-based pilot currently

operating a Gulfstream GV aircraft. Originally from
Montreal, his ying has taken him to all continents on
behalf of various companies including Bombardier
Aerospace and a Fortune 50 corporate ight department.
He considers Asia his adopted home but always looks
forward to the next destination.

LOUNGE

AQUA ZONE
Eco-friendly, fun and sporty. Together, you get
the Exo, a new electric watercraft presented by
Exoconcept at the Cannes Boat Show 2011. The
transportable water machine comes in a choice of
four colours and two materials reinforced ABS and
carbon bre. Water sports enthusiasts can rent this machine in
water sports centres, without concern about noise and smoke
pollution. For those who like speed and personalisation, Exos
carbon bre line comes with the most powerful 7 Kwh engine and
customisation features. www.exo-concept.com

JACKIES JET
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced at
the NBAA show in Las Vegas that movie star Jackie Chan
will take delivery of his all-new personal Embraer Legacy
650 aircraft before the end of 2011. At the same time,
Jackie Chan has agreed to become a brand ambassador
of Embraer Executive Jets. The state-of-the-art twin jet
Legacy 650 has a range of 3,900 nautical miles (7,223
kilometres) and can y nonstop from Beijing to Dubai or
from Hong Kong to Adelaide with four passengers under
NBAA IFR condition. www.embraer.com

c arbon
High-end road bicycle manufacturer
Colnago has teamed up once
again with Ferrari. The duo
produced the CF8 and CF9,
two limited edition bicycles
with handcrafted carbon bre
frames. The 6.9 kg CF8 has
a battery integrated into the
frame, and Shimano Dura Ace
Di2 electronic gear. Out of the
200 pieces made, 10 are exclusive
for Ferrari. The 8.8 kg CF9 has RS30
alloy wheels, a Shimano Ultegra at bar
mechanical 10s groupset, and a saddle made
by Selle Italia. www.colnago.com

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LOUNGE

SPACE BALLOON

PROSPERITY WHEELS
The dragon rears its head in Rolls-Royces Year of the
Dragon Collection. Some bespoke elements include
a twin coachline hand-painted with a golden dragon
on each side of a Phantom or Phantom Extended
Wheelbase; a leather headrest embroidered with a
dragon in tan, golden, black and white thread colours;
and the collections name spelt in LED lights on
illuminated door sills. The car owner can also choose
between modern and traditional marquetry for
the veneers. www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com

IMPERIAL
AURA
Piagets newest
collection marries
the Dragon and the
Phoenix and boasts the
talents of the companys
best watchmakers,
goldsmiths, jewellers,
gem-setters and
enamellers. To be
launched in December
in honour of the Year
of the Dragon, the
collection has a range
of more than 20 models
in limited editions and
one-of-a-kind pieces.
In Chinese mythology,
the dragon represents
the emperor while the
phoenix symbolises the
empress. www.piaget.com
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No spacesuit required for this trip to see the curvature

of earth, or the burning ball of the sun against an
innity of black. All it takes is a ve to six-hour trip
in a pod lifted by a large helium balloon to 36 km
above the earth. Jos Mariano Lpez-Urdiales of
zero2innitiy calls this vehicle bloon, and he intends
to offer rides on it. The pod can t two pilots and
four to six passengers who can enjoy the view for at
least two hours. To descend, the pod is slowly
released from the balloon and a parafoil glides it
gently back to earth. www.inbloon.com

THREE TO GO
Morgan Motor Company, founded by
Harry Morgan, reinvents vintage with its
2011 Morgan Three-Wheeler, inspired by
a vehicle it created in the World War I era.
The 500 kg, simple and reliable get-inand-drive car features a V-twin engine and
Mazda 5-speed gearbox. A sturdy tubular
frame with two rollover bars surrounds the
passenger compartment and an aerodynamic
bullet-shaped hull protects drivers from the
weather. www.morgan3wheeler.co.uk

LOUNGE

SKI
SATISFACTION
Rolling Stones and K2
Skis celebrate their 50th
anniversaries with four
sets of attention-catching
skis called the K2 Rolling
Stones Limited Edition
Ski. Each pair features
four quintessential Stones
graphics, and the bases of
the skis carry the bands
iconic lip and tongue logo.
Other graphics included
are an original concert
set list, lyrics and rare
photographs of the band.
www.k2skis.com

DRAGON DAZE
With 2012 being the Year of the Dragon, this powerful
mythical creature graces many watch faces. In Cornelius &
Cies Chronosome 46 XY, a gold, silver-plated and oxidised
dragon plays on the dial, sculpted by master engraver Kees
Engelbarts. The antiqued silver nish matches the look of
the steel face and case, partly made of hard but resilient
Damascus steel. The unique watch has a tourbillon, but
clients may order customised versions. www.cornelius-cie.com

MOTION PICTURE
INSIDE JOB
Body architect Lucy McRaes Swallowable
Parfum is uniquely yours, literally. Swallow
the scented capsule, and it causes your skin
to act as an atomiser somewhat like a
biologically enhanced second skin. When
you perspire, you exude tiny scented drops
over your body. The fragrance potency
varies based on your bodys reaction to
temperature, stress, exercise or arousal.
www.swallowableparfum.com

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Bang & Olufsens successful

46-inch BeoVision 10
television adds a new colour
scheme with the range called
the Chanterelle, featuring
a warm wood-coloured
exterior and matching
light brown speaker cover,
inuenced by Scandinavian
aesthetics. The style of
its stand conforms to the
original BeoVision 10 concept of a TV set casually leaning
against the wall or oor like a painting. Only 500 numbered
pieces are available. www.bang-olufsen.com

LOUNGE

JUST INTERCEPTED
A new version of the iconic Jensen Interceptor
sports car is to be built at Jaguars former Browns
Lane factory in Coventry. CPP Global Holdings is
engineering and building the car for the Jensen brand
owners, Healey Sports Cars Switzerland Ltd. The
Interceptor was originally built between 1966 and 1976,
and CPP hopes to start the delivery of the redesigned
beauty in 2014. www.cpp-uk.com

KILLER C HIC

Fashion label Pierre Hardy has teamed up with Gilles

Vidal, styling director of Peugeot, to create a ats-to-high
heels concept. The brushed metal shoes become ballet ats
while driving and transform to high-heeled shoes with the
aid of a contraption built into the shoe. The design was
inspired by Peugeots HX1 Concept Car and presented at
the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011. www.pierrehardy.com

ON THE
FRONTIER

The rst Commercial Space Station

(CSS) introduced by Orbital Technologies
in partnership with Energia provides
accommodation in outer space and caters
to those on commercial, state and private
spaceight, as well as exploration missions.
The CSS can be used by scientists and
as a supply station for future deep space
explorations. www.orbitaltechnologies.ru

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Furniture designer Visionnaires new collection takes a new

spin on lights and seats. A teacup chandelier encases light
bulbs in ne porcelain cups and teapots, with a string of
Schler crystal pendants hanging from the spout like liquid
drops. The tableware sits on eighteen chromed brass arms.
Another piece is a chaise lounge in the form of a bear
lazing on the ground, with its head as an extended footrest.
Ecological fur skin is used. www.ipe.it

Be pampered by the legendary Ritz-Carlton services.

An exclusive collection of 58 luxurious residences in one 36-storey tower.
Enjoy a range of indoor and outdoor recreational facilities including private function room,
gourmet kitchen, lap pool, tennis court, steam room, gymnasium, maze garden and much more.
Choice units available for sale.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Singapore, Cairnhill, is not owned, developed or sold by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.
Royce Properties Pte Ltd uses The Ritz-Carlton marks under license from The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.
Developer: Royce Properties Pte Ltd Company Registration No.: 200614720K Developers License No.: C0240 Tenure: Freehold Lot/Mukim: 770V & 803X, TS27
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WINGS

WINGS

The much-anticipated Boeing 787 inspires

VIP interior concepts from top design houses

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BOEING 787 VIP INTERIORS

by Liz Moscrop

JET

DREAMS
AN INNOVATIVE AIRCRAFT INSPIRES
ICONIC VIP INTERIORS

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WINGS
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP
A swathe of concepts show the possibilities for
the 787s interiors a movie room by Lufthansa
Technik (LHT), master bedroom with en-suite
bathroom also by LHT, a mood-lit theatre room
by Teague, Jet Aviations cinema in the sky and
a spacious guest suite by Greenpoint Technologies

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AN AIRCRAFT
AS SPACIOUS
AS THE 787
OFFERS PLENTY
OF SCOPE FOR
INDULGENCE

A
FROM TOP
Teague says its Dreamliner interior design
is created for passenger well-being on
both physical and emotional levels
LHTs dining and conference room,
where work and pleasure come together
With the Dreamliners luxury of space,
Greenpoint Technologies makes room
for an elegant entryway

s Japanese airline ANA

celebrates taking delivery of
the worlds newest airliner,
the luxury world is waiting
to see the first VIP variant
of the Boeing Dreamliner
787. Such an iconic aircraft
requires something special
when it comes to an opulent cabin,
and the worlds biggest and brightest
interiors houses are lining up to
demonstrate their vision and creativity.
An aircraft as spacious as the 787
offers plenty of scope for indulgence.
For example, owners can choose
bedrooms with en-suite showers, a
sauna or hammam (Turkish sauna) or
a gym, a dining room, a private cinema,
even a garage for a Rolls-Royce or
stables for their prize horses.
In each project, a designer will
determine where the owner will want
to sit, what he likes to do, and what
his favourite colours and textures are
plus a thousand other and often minute
details. For example, one designer
built a large kitchen in the middle of a
customers jet because the owner liked

to cook for his guests himself.

Hamburg interior completions
specialist Lufthansa Technik (LHT)
has staked a claim in the market by
collaborating with British designer
Andrew Winch on a joint VIP cabin
concept for the Dreamliner. August
Henningsen, LHTs chairman of the
executive board said, The decision
to buy a Boeing 787 is more than
an acquisition, it is also a statement
for absolute perfection in the most
advanced form available. The project
begins in the mind of the future owner.
Winch added, The main driver of
design lies in understanding what an
owner wants on board. The owners
wishes are the force of gravity on all
decisions, and designs are drawn from
his lifestyle on board.
The result is a cabin containing 32
lie-flat seats, including nine that convert
into double beds. The forward lounge
is in the quietest portion of the cabin.
It incorporates three seating areas with
divans and coffee tables, which may be
raised and converted into dining tables.
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The 787 flight deck has larger displays, dual

head-up displays and dual electronic flight bags
Greenpoint Technologies creates an atmosphere
of calm for work

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>> There is one full-width master

stateroom, which by virtue of its
location at the rear of the aircraft
offers maximum privacy. Behind the
bedroom are a large circular shower,
his-and-hers basins, a full-height
wardrobe, dedicated storage and a
private lavatory. The sitting room
includes a 42-inch plasma video screen,
chaise lounge and table.

COMPOSITE
CRUISER
The Dreamliner is a revolution
in aircraft design. It is the first
major commercial airliner that
uses composite materials in
more than half its construction.
It is 80 per cent composite
materials by volume and 50
per cent by weight, making
for a lighter, stronger aircraft.
Its production was delayed
for three years due to the
complexity of delivering such
new technology as well as
supply chain issues.
A 787 VIP can stay in the
air unrefuelled for 20 hours.
Boeing states the new aircraft
will use 20 per cent less fuel,
and produce 20 per cent fewer
emissions than similarly sized
aircraft. The airframer also
believes that the jet will be 30
per cent lower in maintenance
costs, and improve operating
costs by 10 per cent once it
enters commercial service. At its
rollout in 2007, it became the
fastest selling wide body airliner
in history. The first Dreamliner
to start flying commercially is
Japans ANA, which just started
service this year.

Teagues design incorporated

various nooks for different
passenger purposes

CONSTRAINTS & CREATIVITY

Renowned Swiss completions house
Jet Aviation has also been working on
an interior package for the Dreamliner
for several years. In 2005, the company
partnered with expert yacht and
corporate aircraft interior designer
Peder Eidsgaard on a project to create
concepts for the next generation of
corporate aircraft. The key thing to
remember with aircraft design is
that designers are always working
with a tubular shape. The art is to
integrate visual tricks, such as design
details and materials, which reduce
the feeling of being in a tube. As
Eidsgaard explained, Understanding
the client and therefore his comfort
zone dimensions is vital in placing
corridors, seats, divans and beds, and
utilising the available interior space to
the maximum.

A 787 VIP CAN

STAY IN THE AIR
UNREFUELLED FOR
20 HOURS

There are always limitations to

deal with in aircraft interiors projects:
shape, weight, and airworthiness are
major factors to consider, as well
as passenger comfort and personal
space. According to Eidsgaard, The
first part of the process was to sketch
out an interior flow design. I needed
to create long sightlines and space to
allow passengers to feel secure and
in control. More secluded areas offer
privacy and personal space. The most
striking design feature is an on-board
cinema a luxury previously seen
only in yacht interiors. Accessible only
through a timber hallway, this cinema is
designed for relaxation. It is equipped
with raised-level seating, a 60-inch popup plasma screen, and an enormous
mezzanine daybed. Jet Aviation
anticipates taking around a third of the
VIP 787 market.
OTHER CONCEPTS
Washington-based Greenpoint
Technologies also has its eyes on
the Dreamliner. The company uses
state-of-the-art technology to create
concepts for its cabins and uses digital
computer aided drafting to build
virtual interiors and renderings to help
visualise dcor concepts and design
elements. Interior colours, textures,
layouts and features are adjusted and
fine-tuned on screen.
Boeing is so proud of its latest
aircraft that it entered the entire 787
for a prestigious Crystal Cabin Award
at the Hamburg Aircraft Interiors
Show along with its design partner
Teague, saying that the jet combines
groundbreaking technology with
award-winning design.
Such a sophisticated airframe
means that it will take an experienced
company to handle the job of outfitting
the Dreamliner for the business jet
market. As LHTs Henningsen pointed
out, The realisation of a real VIP
cabin is one of the most demanding
jobs in the industry.
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AIRBUS PHOENIX CABIN
by Liz Moscrop

Asias rise is throwing up new luxury cabin ideas for the market, and few
lead the way as spectacularly as Airbus orient-inspired VIP Phoenix cabin

EAST MEETS
WINGS
AN ASIAN INTERPRETATION OF
VIP INTERIOR ENVIRONMENTS

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Personal touches add to the Phoenix cabins Asian appeal

he phoenix is revered in China as the Empress of birds, which is why

Airbus has chosen the name for an opulent interior design study for
its VIP airliners. Collaborating with some of its team members based
in Asia, the Toulouse-based company has worked for some time on
concepts aimed at appealing to Far East clients. Customers in China,
in particular, have already ordered elements of the entire design for installation
in their aircraft.
The mythical phoenix has a colourful plumage and a tail of gold and scarlet. It
would not be out of place perched in its namesakes interior. The Phoenix cabin
design draws from Chinese culture, sporting bold colours set off against elegantly
simple cream and brown seats, red walls, and traditional accessories styled with
a modern twist. Carved wooden details emphasise the oriental theme, along with
high-gloss lacquered surfaces, including a mahjong table.
Accessories, such as teapots, cushions and bed covers that feature flower
motifs and Chinese characters, continue the dramatic theme. Other stylish items
include a table with a lazy Susan for typical Chinese dinners, and elegant gold
and red detailing the oriental colours of prosperity on cupboard handles
and credenzas. >>

CUSTOMERS
IN CHINA
HAVE
ALREADY
ORDERED
ELEMENTS OF
THE ENTIRE
DESIGN
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The popular
Chinese pastime
of mahjong is
accommodated on
board with a square
table for the game

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The cabin configuration is radically different from the

rows of seats customarily found in an executive aircraft. In
seeking a design that would appeal to Asian custom, the
Phoenix offers places for six people around a large circular
table, a nod to the fact that families in Asian cultures tend to
sit around a table to dine and to talk.
We have featured a round table on other aircraft, as
family life is vital for busy entrepreneurs who are constantly
on the road, said David Velupillai, Airbus product
marketing director for executive and private aviation. People
are increasingly looking to take their whole families with
them when they travel, and so like to be able to sit down
together with them over a meal.
The table can also fold into a rectangular shape, making
it easier to work or play games during the journey. Another
fundamental diversion from Western aircraft amenities is the
karaoke lounge, decorated with fabrics and colours popular
with Asian cultures.
Customer expectations are always increasing in private
aviation, added Velupillai. People used to be satisfied with
a traditional cabin now they require something more
comfortable and suited to their needs.
Airbus chose to collaborate with Xiamen-based TAECO
(Taikoo Aircraft Engineering Co Ltd) as the company is
already immersed in the maintenance, repair and overhaul
market, and well able to obtain certification and approvals
for the various components of the interior. It is also capable
of maintaining the cabins once installed. It is important for
customers to have someone in the region they can turn to for
maintenance, said Velupillai.
The feathered version of the phoenix is an immortal
animal. TAECO, too, is hoping its concepts will stand the
test of time.

BOLD BIRDS
TAECO has not only created
the Phoenix concept, but it is
also the first Airbus approved
cabin outfitter in the Asia-Pacific.
The company, a subsidiary of
Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering
Company Ltd (HAECO), built an
ACJ cabin mock-up to highlight
its capability in the field. While
TAECO has yet to announce a
customer, Chief Executive Officer
Patrick Healy said, Expanding
into cabin completions for Airbus
corporate jets is an important and
exciting new business opportunity
for us, and we look forward
to receiving the first Airbus
corporate jet to be fitted out at
our completion centre.
This may not be too long
coming. Airbus has proven
popular in China and South East
Asia. The company has so far
sold 25 VIP airliners in the region.
Customers include Hainan Group
subsidiary Deer Jet, Hong Kongs
BAA Jet Management, China
Sonangol, the Royal Thai Air
Force, and TAG Asia.

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GARRY COHN DESIGN

by Robert La Bua

NATURAL MATERIALS AND FRESH IDEAS

FIND THEIR WAY INTO JET INTERIORS
THE MISSION OF EVERY JET INTERIOR DESIGNER: make a metal tube
as personally appealing and comfortable as possible. A simple statement, but
a task daunting and complicated with restrictions on materials, space and
weight. Creating something original can be difficult, and it sometimes takes a
newcomer to breathe fresh air into this design genre. Dublin-based New York
interior designer Garry Cohn is one such new face in aviation interiors. One of
the worlds top interior designers known for fusing elements of fashion into his
designs, he has some new and very different ideas up his sleeve for private jets.
Cohns penchant for atypical use of common materials and for playing with
texture, shapes and proportions caught the eye of Brendan McQuaid, COO of
members-only private jet charter company Quintessentially Aviation. Cohn is
now working on two very different jet projects. One is highly confidential, and
the other a Boeing Business Jet for Quintessentially, in collaboration with awardwinning designer Carol OGrady of Design Squared. The client for the BBJ project
will enjoy several unique ambience zones on board. The floor plan is developed
for maximum flow of space, yet it retains a sense of intimacy within each area. A
separate bedroom facilitates sleep, easing adjustment to changes in time zones.
Private jet interiors tend to embrace a similar layout and set of amenities.
Smooth surfaces and muted tones are reigning themes, but Cohns BBJ interior
design concept proposes highly textured walls and bursts of bright yellow in
furniture. It includes engineered wood for the floor of the bedroom, lounge
and dining room. >>

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DESIGN CONCEPT
PROPOSES HIGHLY
TEXTURED WALLS
AND BURSTS OF BRIGHT
YELLOW IN FURNITURE

Designer Garry Cohn brings natural

textures, tones and bold colours
and textures into jet interiors

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STYLE GURU
Garry Cohn, once a professor at
Manhattans Fashion Institute of
Technology, has been a designer for more
than 20 years. His portfolio includes hotels,
clubs and residences, as well as a range
spanning a showroom for Escada and
chocolate displays for Godiva, to leadership
roles at artistic design houses in the US and
Europe. This panoply of experience from
ganache to gouache got Cohn nominated
by the prestigious Andrew Martin Interior
Designer Review as one of the top interior
designers of 2011.

Cohns design ensures a seamless

flow of movement from one part
of the aircraft to another

>> Cohn also believes in basic materials like stone to achieve a

different look and texture without compromising on safety. For
now, he has it on counter tops, but other charter jet companies
have been experimenting with stone-tile floors because they are
more durable than carpets. The firmness and strength of stone
finished tables also balance soft features like chairs, sofas and beds.

CONSIDERATIONS SUCH
AS ERGONOMIC USE OF
SPACE AND ILLUMINATION
ARE SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
Integrating natural elements fashionably into jet interiors is an
aspect of Cohns work, one he sees as a trend waiting to happen in
aircraft interior design. Unconventionally, Cohn designs first as an
artist, with a big idea, then go past it to shrink it down to practicality
the latter is a practice especially necessary for a jet environment.
Cohn and his business partner Aoife Rhattigan understand
the needs and preferences of their clients, and the need to find a
way to make them a reality. Aside from constraints on the selected
materials weight and flame retardant qualities, considerations such
as ergonomic use of space and illumination are also significant issues.
Lighting is an area in which Garry has experience and expertise in, as
he has his own collection of lighting products. This comes in handy
when planning interiors where days and nights may be shortened or
lengthened to match the time zones being crossed.
In bringing his fashion and furniture savvy into the air, Cohn
makes flying a true extension of ones lifestyle. His land-based
works have often been called the haute couture of interior design
and are soon to be appreciated in the air.

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Engineered wood flooring lends

intimacy to the bedroom in the air
Natural elements give the jet an
atmosphere of a home in the sky

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PIPER AIRCRAFT COMPANY

by Steve Slater

THE PLANE
THAT
COULD
AND TRUE TO ITS HERITAGE,
STILL DOES - SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS ON
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OPPOSITE
The Piper Cub is a versatile
training plane that many
pilots, military and otherwise,
cut their teeth on. Here,
the LJ-4, a variant of the
legendary J-3 Cu
Image courtesy of Roger W Peperell

RIGHT
The Apache was Pipers first
twin-engine aircraft
Image courtesy of the Roger
Peperell Collection

LEFT TO RIGHT
The Meridian
turboprop, ideal
for rough weather
and short runways
requiring quick
altitude climbs
Image courtesy of
Piper aircraft Inc

William Thomas
Piper Sr,
founder of the
Piper Aircraft
Corporation, is
known as the
Henry Ford of
aviation
Image courtesy of
the Roger W Peperell
Collection

f you are reading this aboard

your personal jet, raise a glass
to a little known Pennsylvania
businessman of the 1930s
William T Piper. Chances are
that at least one amongst your flight
crew began his or her career in an
aircraft carrying his name.
Pipers first ever flying machine
the Piper Cub started out in 1930 as
the Taylor E-2. Times were hard, and
the Taylor Aircraft Company was one
of thousands of engineering start-ups
that didnt make it through the Great
Depression. William Piper though, who
was one of the original investors in the
company, decided to take a chance and
bought up its assets. And so, with a
single signature and a cheque, the Piper
Aircraft Company was born in 1936.

ITS NEW RANGE OF

ALL-METAL LIGHT
AIRCRAFT CARRIED
THE NAMES OF NATIVE
AMERICAN TRIBES
Piper gambled on the notion that
a simple, strong, no frills aeroplane
would sell, even in the depths of an
economic recession. The Cubs steel
tube fuselage and high-mounted wings
were covered in doped fabric, tough
and easy to repair. To keep costs low,
Piper took a page out of Henry Fords
manufacturing manual, and offered >>

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The Twin Comanche flies fast and high, yet it is considered the most fuel efficient aircraft in its class
Image courtesy of the Roger Peperell Collection

>> the Cub in just one single colour:

Cub Yellow. Equally important,
the Cub flew very well. Responsive
controls, good visibility and a slow
approach speed made it the perfect
training aircraft, to be used on small
pastures as well as larger airfields.
The Cub went on to become one
of the first aircraft to be powered
by an air cooled, flat four cylinder
engine developed by Continental
and Lycoming. The earliest examples
produced just 40 horsepower, but by
the end of the 1930s, the 65-horsepower
Continental A-65 made the J-3 Cub the
most popular light training aircraft in
the world. Even more amazing when
considering that its production run only
ended in the 1980s.
Engines as powerful as the
180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 gave
the final Super Cubs a short-field
performance beloved of sport pilots and
bush pilots alike. Today, derivatives
remain in production with specialist
makers such as Aviat and Cub Crafters.
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THE
CHEROKEES
DNA CAN STILL
BE FOUND
IN PIPER
AIRCRAFT
SOLD TODAY

Piper also had by 1952, unveiled the

first of its new range of all-metal light
aircraft which carried the names
of various Native American tribes.
The Piper PA-23 Apache was a fourseat twin with 160-horsepower engines
and retractable undercarriage. In
1958, an upgraded version with 250
horsepower, six seats and a swept
vertical tail appeared, named Aztec.
The Piper twins, along with the later

PA-31 Navajo, became the foundation

of air taxi businesses around the
world. Although production ended in
1984, they remain the most popular
light twin-engined aircraft ever built.
Pipers sleek single-engined PA-24
Comanche started a new line in 1956.
A laminar flow airfoil section gave the
Comanche a performance still barely
matched by many single-engined light
aircraft today. It was swiftly joined by
the PA-30 Twin Comanche, rightly
nicknamed the E-Type Jaguar of
the skies. Some, however, found
the slippery Comanches a little too
demanding to fly. Pipers answer in
1960 was the PA-28 Cherokee, designed
for flight training and personal use.
The versatile Cherokee began life as
a simple, rugged all-metal, singleengine trainer and tourer. It evolved
into the Arrow, stretched to form
six-seat variants, gaining a retractable
undercarriage, higher performance
features and even begetting twinengined variants.

Pipers Vero Beach facility in 1962,

initially limited to Piper Cherokee
production. Today, Piper is the largest
private employer in Vero Beach, Florida
Image courtesy of the Roger Peperell Collection

The Cherokees DNA can still be

found in Piper aircraft sold today: the
Seneca and Seminole piston-engined
twins, the single-engined four-seat
Archer, the Matrix unpressurised sixseat cabin class single-engine piston
aircraft, a pressurised Mirage variant,
and the high-performance turboproppowered Meridian. All stem from one
of aviations classic designs.
In the 75 years since the first
Pipers took to the skies, more than
144,000 aircraft have carried the iconic
name 85,000 of which are still in
flying condition. Recent investment
from the Brunei-based Imprimis
Group has ensured an equally exciting
future for Piper.
The company is launching the
single-engine Piperjet Altaire, aimed
at becoming the worlds most fuelefficient seven-person business jet. It is
proof that over the past three quarters
of a century, the Piper company
continues to be every bit as robust as its
aeroplanes.

The Piper Altaire is Pipers new

fuel-efficient very light jet

LOOKING EAST
Piper has its eyes firmly looking east, with support from Imprimis, the Asian
corporate finance and investment management firm that operates from
Bangkok, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam. The Piper company has now
based its global fleet sales headquarters in Brunei, along with a sales office
to better service the Asia-Pacific region.
Significant investment by the Imprimis Group has allowed Piper to press
ahead with the development of the Piperjet Altaire (see Jetgala Issue 6). In
October 2010, the company began the complete renovation of its 7,000 sq m
factory in Vero Beach for this next chapter in its illustrious history.

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ZEPPELINS
by Jack Carroll

BIG
AIR

THE APPEAL OF AIRSHIPS HASN'T

DIMINISHED IN OVER A CENTURY
A rigid skeleton allowed earlier
Zeppelins to be larger and carry
heavier loads. Modern airships are
semi-rigid, based partly on frames
and partly on internal pressure
Image courtesy of Bernhard Gering

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ou can see the giant airship long before you hear

it. Then comes a faint humming sound as the
low-flying Zeppelin NT (New Technology) slips
in and out of view, threading through the tree
line. Suddenly in the clear, it appears stately and
majestic, as did the Zeppelins of the 1930s.
I should have been up in it, but I learned a little late that
there are three facilities named Zeppelin in Friedrichshafen,
Germany. As fate would have it, I was misdirected. But I
finally arrived at the NTs giant hangar minus its 747-sized
occupant in time to have a few words with Thomas
Brandt, CEO of Deutsche Zeppelin-Reederei (DZR), to learn
more about the new breed of Zeppelins and the companys
rich history.
But first, we wait at the grassy landing area, looking
east for the Zeppelins expected return. Suddenly, were
enveloped by a huge shadow slipping stealthily over our
heads. It was coming in from the west, heading into the
breeze. You need to experience having a Zeppelin fly
just 30 metres or so above you to appreciate the bulk of
this remarkable airship. Swivelling its tail engine, the NT
pirouetted gracefully towards us and landed gently for a
change of passengers, before lifting off quietly for another
90-minute tour.
Back at the hangar, Brandt explains, After years of
feasibility and market studies, the Zeppelin project was finally

approved and funded by the Zeppelin Foundation. Since

certification by the German Aviation Authority (in 2001), weve
carried over 100,000 passengersfor sightseeing trips.
THE ZEPPELIN FOUNDATION
Revisiting the past, Brandt tells, Count Graf von Zeppelin
started building his airships in Friedrichshafen nearly 110
years ago. When the most promising model was destroyed
on the ground, it looked like the end of his adventure. But
lucky for the Count, the people of Friedrichshafen had the
last word, contributing whatever they could spare to keep the
project going. Imagine, in those days, raising over six million
gold Deutsche Marks to keep a dream alive.
While the good people of Friedrichshafen bet with their
hearts, the Count used his head to establish a foundation
for the many enterprises he planned to support airship
production. A percentage of each companys profits
would be distributed via the Zeppelin Foundation to its
shareholders, including the city of Friedrichshafen. Among
the companies he organised were Maybach for engines,
Dornier for engineering and ZF GmbH for transmissions and
gears. Brandt points out, Today ZF has more than 75,000
employees and some 15 billion Euros in turnover. And thats
just one company under the foundation. Its also a good
reason why a city of just 60,000 (people) is one of the richest
in Europe. >>

Early Zeppelins were used for carrying

airmail and, like todays airships,
popular for sightseeing trips
Image courtesy of Achim Mende

LONGER THAN A 747, THE NT'S THREE

QUIET-RUNNING ENGINES ROTATE ON
COMMAND FOR LEVEL FLIGHT OR VERTICAL
TAKEOFF AND LANDING

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IT HAS THE ENDURANCE TO STAY

ALOFT FOR ABOUT 20 HOURS
Airships Then & Now
Early airships, filled with flammable hydrogen, were accidents waiting to happen.
When the Hindenburgs luck ran out in the infamous fire of 1937, the largest
airship ever built and still the largest object ever to fly had completed 63
accident-free voyages by the end of 1936, flying some 3,500 passengers and 66,000
pounds of airmail. The doubt cast by the disaster on the safety of such flammable
airships grounded The LZ-127 Graf Zeppelin, which flew 1.7 million kilometres in
its lifetime, including around the world in 1929. The airship era ended abruptly in
1939 when the LZ-130, also named Graf Zeppelin, was decommissioned after only
30 trips. It was the last flight of a large Zeppelin until the advent of todays nonflammable, helium-lifted Zeppelin NTs.
The design brief for the Zeppelin NT included greatly improved
manoeuvrability; the ability to withstand a wide range of wind conditions on the
ground and aloft; and a stronger, safer structure with carbon fibre components.
In the past, any force, such as in a hard landing, would directly affect the
structure, explains Brandt. With the new triangular carbon fibre framework,
the force is evenly dissipated. And thanks to ultra-light carbon composite
construction, the entire structure within the tough, multi-laminate envelope is a
mere 1,000 kilograms.
Longer than a 747, the NTs three quiet-running engines rotate on command
for level flight or vertical takeoff and landing. The engines are attached well
behind the passenger gondola for near-silent, vibration-free flight perfect
for sightseeing, aerial photography or broadcasting. In fact, the Zeppelin NT
will replace all the Goodyear Tire blimps that have been eyes in the sky for TV
stations for years.
Cruising at 125 km/h, the NT is no jet challenger. But it has the endurance to
stay aloft for about 20 hours just the ticket for a leisurely flight at around
300 metres (1,000 feet), where you can see all the things you cant from a jet at
12,000 metres (40,000 feet). Your first Zeppelin flight may leave you feeling as
Nobel Prize-winner Herman Hesse did after his in 1911: As soon as I get a chance
to fly again, I will grasp it with both hands!

A Zeppelin is about the size

of a Boeing 747
Images courtesy of ZLT

FLYING NOW
Zeppelin NT airships operate in
Europe, Japan and North America
today. Airship Ventures, based
in the San Francisco Bay area, is
quite popular with its wide range
of tours. If you fancy an airship
to yourself, you can charter one
for a party of 12, or buy one from
Deutsche Zeppelin-Reederei, the
company behind it.
For more information, see
www.zeppelinflug.de

Todays Zeppelins give vibration-free flights powered by three engines

that rotate on command for level flight or vertical takeoffs and landings
Image courtesy of ZLT

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For trips in the US, visit

www.airshipventures.com.

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SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE
by Steve Slater

The Supermarine Spitifre was a game-changing fighter aircraft that

became one of Britains most historically significant aeroplanes

LADY LEGEND
THE CURVED WINGS THAT PAINTED
THE FIRST CONTRAILS IN THE SKY
STILL FLY TODAY

All images courtesy of RAF UK MOD Crown unless otherwise stated

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The Spitfire and Hurricane played a big role in The Battle of Britain. Some still fly today

he sight of a Supermarine Spitfire and the low growl of its RollsRoyce engine is as British as cream teas, thatched cottages, cricket
on the green or a pint of bitter ale. Whether it is the evocative name,
the inspirational history, its raw power or simply the aesthetics of
its curvaceous shape, the Supermarine Spitfire is more than just an
aeroplane. It is an icon, and this year it celebrates its 75th birthday.
The brainchild of Reginald J Mitchell, who had already gained international
renown for designing a line of racing seaplanes, the new fighter aircraft first took
to the skies in March 1936. It was quite literally a game-changer, as Mitchell
conceived the Spitfire in the still ongoing era of fabric-covered, open cockpit
biplanes. It was among the first to pioneer a sleek, all-metal, monoplane design
with retractable undercarriage and a fuselage structure, allowing the skin to
provide part of the structural strength. >>

THE LOW GROWL OF ITS ROLLS-ROYCE

ENGINE IS AS BRITISH AS CREAM TEAS
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WHITE SMOKE BELCHED FROM THE

ENGINE'S EXHAUST, YET ALL THE WHILE
THE ENGINE RAN SEAMLESSLY
>> Its design was deemed so advanced that the British
Air Ministry was reluctant to fund the development. So
the small Supermarine company had to bet the house by
developing the new aircraft at their own cost. Likewise,
Rolls-Royces new engine, later renamed Merlin after
the legendary wizard, was a private venture, developed
without government support.
Just two months after the prototype made its maiden
flight, Spitfire began its evaluation as a potential war
machine by RAF pilots. The trials revealed a top speed of
349mph (562 km/h), 50 per cent faster than any fighter in
service. Air Ministry orders were swiftly placed.

FROM TOP
Much loved by pilots, the Spitfire became the backbone
of the RAF Fighter Command after the Battle of Britain
The last Spitfire to fly on official assignment
Image by Andy Leonard www.flickr.com/photos/rover75

THE LAST SORTIE

The Spitfire is the only fighter to remain in operational
service from the beginning of World War II until after
its end. It was continuously developed and its engine
power doubled. The final Rolls-Royce Griffon gave it
over 2,000 horsepower.
The last operational flight was undertaken on 1 April
1954, when a reconnaissance Spitfire flew from RAF
Seletar in Singapore to photograph jungle in Johore
thought to contain guerrilla hideouts. Its ground crew
painted The Last! on the nose. The aircraft later
returned to the UK and was restored by the RAF Battle
of Britain Memorial Flight. It flies today, still with The
Last! painted on the engine cowling.

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FIRST VAPOUR TRAIL

During one test flight, a Spitfire climbed to an
unprecedented altitude of 34,700 feet (10,580 m).
Suddenly, white smoke belched from the engines exhaust,
yet all the while the engine ran seamlessly. A hasty scan
of the instruments revealed nothing awry. It was only later
realised that the smoke was condensation of the exhaust
gasses in the freezing temperature. The Spitfire was
leaving the first recorded vapour contrail.
The Spitfires curved elliptical wing shape was key to
two things that made it truly great in the air: its speed and
its turning capability, vital in many a dogfight to come.
The wing design allowed a pilot to tighten the radius of a
turn by increasing the amount of G-force without entering
a high-speed stall.
The Spitfire would talk to you, says Squadron Leader
Geoffrey Wellum, whose best-selling book First Light
chronicles his life as a 19-year-old Pilot Officer. He was
the youngest Spitfire pilot to fly in the Battle of Britain.
As you pulled around a turn, the aeroplane would give
a little buffet, a tremor on the stick, and if you eased the
back pressure you would keep turning. Other aeroplanes
would fall out in a spin.
THEIR FINEST HOUR
The Spitfire, along with the RAFs other fighter, the
Hurricane, earned immortality in September 1940 when
The Battle of Britain was fought in the skies above southern
England. Germanys Luftwaffe needed to establish air
superiority in the theatre, if there ever was any hope for a
German invasion across the English Channel.
The single biggest air battle took place on 15 September,
1940. An armada of almost 500 German aircraft was repulsed
by 21 squadrons of fighters. The Luftwaffe withdrew after
losing more than 20 per cent of their forces in a single day.
Invasion plans never moved forward.
Later that week British Prime Minister Winston
Churchill made his famous speech: Never in the field of
human conflict, has so much been owed by so many to so
few. Good god, one Battle of Britain pilot is said to have
commented. He must have seen our bar bill.

Turbine power with a twist.

Whats the twist? Its not the quietly luxurious interior or the state-of-the-art
avionics suite, those are expected. Its not even the undeniable ramp appeal
and airstair door entrance, though certainly a bonus. Its the value. With a
fuel burn of just 37 gph the Piper Meridian is the most fuel efcient six-place
turboprop available today 30% more efcient to be exact. The cost of this
value? About one million dollars less than its closest competitor.
Ill take the turbine with the value twist, please.

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i3LSHU$LUFUDIW,QF

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LOCKHEED 1329 JETSTAR

by Rainer Sigel

The Lockheed JetStar was the first business jet aircraft

TRAIL
BLAZER
A LEGENDARY JET ENTERS HISTORY AS THE PREFERRED
CHOICE OF PRESIDENTS, ENTERTAINERS, ECCENTRIC
BILLIONAIRES AND JAMES BONDS PUSSY GALORE
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he general view amongst aviation aficionados

is that Bill Lears first jet heralded the dawn of
executive aviation. Actually, not so. Both the
Learjet 23 (first flight in 1963) and Germanys
Hansajet (first flight, 1964) were beaten to the
threshold by the worlds first ever business jet to
enter production the Lockheed 1329 JetStar.
As pioneering technical efforts go, its birth was
convoluted and difficult. If not for an inspired decision by
Lockheeds management, it may have never taken to the
skies at all. The program started out as a concept for a US
Air Force (USAF) flight inspection and navigational test
aircraft. The USAF, however, halted the project halfway
through, but Lockheed decided to continue with an eye on
the evolving business jet market. The result? A twin engine
JetStar prototype made its first flight on 4 September 1957.
As with many other groundbreaking Lockheed projects,

THE JETSTAR IS PROBABLY

THE ONLY EXECUTIVE JET
WITH A VALID CLAIM TO
HAVING FLOWN SEVERAL
SITTING US PRESIDENTS

the driving force behind the JetStar program was legendary

aviation engineer Clarence Kelly Johnson. His design for
the JetStar was considered an engineering revolution. With
its 30 degree swept-back wings and two British BristolSiddeley Orpheus turbojets, it promised to be fast and agile.
It did not disappoint.
Yet, there was a problem. Bristol-Siddeley declined to
license its powerful turbojets in the US. Lockheed therefore
was left with only two pairs of engines to power the two
prototypes, and there was no engine yet available in the US
of similar size and power. So Kelly Johnson did what he did
best thinking out of the box and decided to simply
mount two additional engines onto the fuselage for a total of
four. How hard could it be? As a result, the second prototype
flew with four Pratt & Whitney JT12 turbojets, grouped in a
2 + 2 configuration. Not only did they do the job, they also
gave the JetStar its signature macho stance.
The aircraft thus became the only four-engine business
jet ever serial produced, and for a long time, it remained the
largest of its kind on the market. Its weight of 19.2 tons and
its four engines meant it suffered high fuel consumption,
so slipper tanks were added to its wings as standard
equipment. The aircraft thus could do 4,500 km in one
stretch, a nearly intercontinental range and quite a rarity
among aircraft of its era.
Over time, the JetStar became legend. It is probably the
only executive jet with a valid claim to having flown several
sitting US Presidents. A variant called VC-140B >>

The JetStar started as a concept for the US Air Force before it became a private project within Lockheed
All jet images courtesy of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company

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CLOCKWISE
FROM TOP LEFT
The JetStar had a narrower
passenger aisle compared to
those of modern jets
A JetStar prototype takes
off from the grounds
of Lockheed Aircraft
Corporation
British-born American
comedian and actor Bob
Hope was an owner of a
JetStar 731 plane
Pioneer American aviator
Jacqueline Cochran
established 30 speed records
flying her Lockheed JetStar

HOWARD HUGHES, PORTRAYED BY LEONARDO

DICAPRIO IN THE MOVIE THE AVIATOR, PERSONALLY
PILOTED HIS JETSTAR AROUND THE WORLD
>> was used by the USAF as VIP transport, and six of the
aircraft regularly flew US Presidents Johnson, Nixon, Ford,
Carter and Reagan. Johnson in particular liked the JetStar,
and often used it for trips to his Texas ranch, where one of
them is on display today. Every time a President was on board,
the JetStar became the smallest Air Force One on record.
The JetStar also became a favourite of many
entertainment legends, including the likes of Bob Hope
and Elvis Presley. Presley dubbed his The Hound Dog,
and today, it can be admired at Graceland Museum.
The eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes, portrayed by
Leonardo DiCaprio in the movie The Aviator, personally
piloted his JetStar around the world. The aircraft even
made it onto the silver screen as Pussy Galores jet in the
James Bond classic Goldfinger.
Although the USAF had left the original program, they
bought 16 JetStars from Lockheed and called them the
C-140. In addition to VIP transport, the USAF used them
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for airborne navigational testing and operational support,

including during the Vietnam conflict. Other countries
air forces too flew the jet, such as the German Luftwaffe,
Indonesia (where it became a favourite of former President
Sukarno), and other Islamic countries like Iran, Iraq, Kuwait,
Libya and Saudi Arabia.
Due to the jets high fuel consumption and ever more
stringent noise restrictions at key US Airports, Lockheed
decided to upgrade the JetStar in 1976 with a better engine
type. Refitted with the Garrett TFE 731 Turbofan and
redesigned external fuel tanks, this version was called
what else? the JetStar II. It became the last evolution of
this iconic jet, and its improved range of 5,200 km made it so
successful that Lockheed was able to sell 40 more of them.
Despite all that, the end of this fascinating design was
in sight. More advanced aerodynamic and engine designs
evolved, which burned less fuel and were easier to service.
The JetStar, on the other hand, had four maintenance-

The first two JetStars were built in Burbank, the rest assembled
at Lockheeds Marietta Georgia plant in USA (above)

ELVIS PRESLEY DUBBED HIS JETSTAR

THE HOUND DOG, AND TODAY, IT CAN
BE ADMIRED AT GRACELAND MUSEUM
intensive engines that were becoming obsolete. So, in 1979, after a total
production run of just over 200 aircraft, Lockheed terminated the program.
True to its maverick reputation though, the JetStar did not glide quietly
into the history books. Even today, a small number are still flying in places
like Mexico, Argentina, Iran, Ghana and South Africa. In fact, several of
them are still available on the used jet market, in flying condition. Just in
case you want to build your own Pussygalore-Land one day...

CR Barcode
of Lockheed
Jetstar II
first flight

SPECIFICATION

IMPERIAL

METRIC

CREW

TWO PILOTS AND TYPICALLY ONE

FLIGHT ATTENDANT

CAPACITY

8-10 PASSENGERS

LENGTH

60 FT 5 IN

18.41 M

WINGSPAN

54 FT 5 IN

16.59 M

HEIGHT

20 FT 5 IN

6.22 M

MAXIMUM TAKE-OFF WEIGHT

44,500 LB

20,185 KG

PERFORMANCE

IMPERIAL

METRIC

MAXIMUM SPEED
AT 30,000 FT (9,145 M)

547 MPH

800 KM/H
(476 KNOTS)

CRUISE SPEED

504 MPH

811 KM/H
(438 KNOTS)

RANGE
(LATER EXTENDED)

2,995 MI

4,820 KM
(2,604 NMI)

SERVICE CEILING

43,000 FT

13,105 M

RATE OF CLIMB

4,150 FT/M

21.1 M/S

CLARENCE
L (KELLY)
JOHNSON
Upon completion of his Master
of Science degree from the
University of Michigan in 1933,
Johnson joined Lockheed as
a tool designer. From there,
he was promoted to Chief
Research Engineer in 1938. In
1952, he was appointed Chief
Engineer, and later advanced
to Vice President of Lockheeds
newly commissioned Research
and Development organisation.
One of the most prolific
aircraft designers in aviation
history, Johnson became best
known for running Lockheeds
Skunk Works, the ultra-secret
aviation lab for the USAF and
the CIA. He was personally
involved in designing about
40 of the worlds most iconic
aircraft, including the legendary
U-2 Dragon Lady and SR-71
Blackbird spy jets, and the F-104
Starfighter. Johnson retired from
Lockheed in 1975 as Senior Vice
President, and passed away on
December 21, 1990.

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AEROSUPERBATICS
by Jinesh Lalwani

R I D I N G TH E
W I LD W I N D
ADRENALIN PURE ON THE OPEN
WINGS OF A BIPLANE

Wingwalking involves not only being

flexible and balanced, but also the ability
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FROM TOP
The Breitling Wingwalkers
thrill over six million
spectators each year
in the UK alone
The Breitling Wingwalkers
were part of the Festa al
Cel Airshow in Barcelona
last October

MAVERICK
PILOTS
PERSUADED
THEIR
GIRLFRIENDS
TO WALK OUT
ON THEIR
BIPLANE'S
WINGS

ingwalking sounds audacious, dare devilish, foolhardy. It all started out

with 26-year-old pilot Ormer Locklear climbing out of his open cockpit
onto the lower wing of his biplane during an Army Air Corps training in
World War I to sort out a mechanical problem.
This life-saving stunt soon turned into headline showmanship when
Locklear went on to thrill a crowd in Texas with his wingwalking skills. The
feat not only provided heart-stopping entertainment but gave the Army
Air Corps the means for the first ever air-to-air refuelling. In 1921, pilot Wesley
May strapped a fuel tank on his back for a plane-to-plane transfer, leading to long
distance flight records.
After World War I ended, wingwalking garnered more practitioners and fans,
when scores of retired war pilots started buying up surplus aircraft, in particular
the Curtiss JN-4 Biplane, aka Jenny. Flight for the everyday man was totally
novel, and these pilots found they could make a living by flying around America,
landing in open fields and offering folks joyrides in their planes.
Aerial stunts offered during these events drew even bigger crowds, and soon
some maverick pilots managed to persuade their girlfriends to walk out on >>
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The AeroSuperBatics team with

founder Vic Norman, a veteran
aerobatics pilot

A typical team consists of two to four planes performing

aerobatic manoeuvres with female acrobats attached to
a post above the wings

>> their biplanes wings. Some banded up as flying circuses, and entire
towns would shut down as people flocked to watch wingwalkers and their
swashbuckling pilots. New restrictions on air space by the federal government,
the end of sales of Jennys by the military, and ageing aircraft eventually shut
down this dangerous and often fatal era of aviation.
Today though, wingwalking lives on. It has evolved into a profession for
intrepid men and women that evokes the glamour and daring of yesteryears
airshows. Wingwalking remains a crowd-pulling favourite with enterprises
like UK-based AeroSuperBatics. It manages a team known as the Breitling
Wingwalkers, which uses four 1940s Boeing Stearman biplanes. It represents the
worlds only professional all-women formation wingwalking team. Their brand
of high-flying entertainment has been performed at over 2,500 events, mainly
throughout Europe and the UK, but also in China and the United Arab Emirates.
Its four wingwalking ladies have dance and gymnastic backgrounds, and
make their acrobatics look effortlessly graceful while combating immense wind
pressures. Their routine begins by climbing from the open cockpit to the centre
of the top wing while the pilots fly in formations at 225 km/h. Their acrobatics on
the wings are done in the face of +4G to -2G pressures.
Stunts include the Mirror, where one aircraft rolls upside down while a second
moves in beneath, close enough for the girls to attempt to hold hands. Other
moves are Wingrider, where wingwalkers sit unharnessed on the edge of the wing
above the planes propeller; and Cockpit Lady, where balletic poses are struck
between the cockpit and the wing. This year, the team took in its youngest and
newest member, 21-year old university student Charlotte Voce. Wingwalking is
not a sport, says she. It is a specialised display act, so this makes wingwalking
teams very rare.
Our team has a 100 per cent safety record. We only climb around the
aircraft if the weather is suitable. On bumpy, windy days we stay secured to the
rig. Wingwalking is great fun, says the athletic girl, but probably the toughest
activity I have attempted so far. The wind force is so strong, making it very
difficult to move and perform against. I have certainly built up a lot of muscles
since I started back in April! The added aspect of being on an aircraft looping
and rolling through the sky took a bit of getting used to imagine performing to
an audience while on a rollercoaster!
Professional wingwalkers only work during summer, surely one of the most
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CORPORATE
HIGH FLYERS
Closet daredevils can train with
the Breitling Wingwalkers and
become members of the team
in Gloucestershire, England.
They can then perform their
own wingwalking display before
colleagues and friends. There are
conditions though: you have to
be under 183 cm, weigh less than
86 kg, agile enough to climb to
the top wing and down unaided
and you do this only when the
plane is stationary on the ground.
While you do not get to
perform any acrobatics in the air,
you do get to wave to your family
and friends on the ground below.
Wing-mounted cameras capture
your performance, ensuring
bragging rights to your private
display. Based in one of the most
beautiful private airfields in the
UK, with a hangar kitted out to
take corporate crowds up to
300, AeroSuperBatics dedicated
events team create bespoke
occasions, and are popular with
those in the know. More details at
www.aerosuperbatics.com.

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WILLIAM BROWNS STRATOLINER CONCEPT
by Kim Lee

AVI AN
I NSPI R ATION
THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME
FOR FUTURE LONG DISTANCE FLIGHT?

hat could the commercial aircraft of the future look like? What would it have
to achieve or avoid? Designer William Brown started out by looking at current
trends shaping the industry, and came up with an elegant giant jet that could
carry more people, fly higher and further, and ideally allow zero emissions.
His vision is one of oversized bird-shaped wings to provide the lift needed
for flight at higher altitudes, where thinner air reduces drag and thus
fuel consumption. The downward wing sweep is a bold nod to futuristic
wing design. The form would create an unstable airframe when flown with current
technology, but Brown expects advancing computer technology to compensate for it. The
final aim is to achieve solid stability, along with exceptional manoeuvrability for
this giant jet of the future.
The designer envisions the aircraft to be powered by Cryogenic Hydrogen Turbofan
engines. Cryogenic hydrogen is an exceptionally light fuel that possesses more than
twice the energy density of heavier, traditional jet fuels. Pure water is the clean
by-product. In addition, the aircrafts engines would be built to respond over a broad
range of conditions. It would allow throttling down to a lower power state at the
end of flights effectively turning the airframe into a giant glider to make a slow,
computer controlled descent. Assuming this happens over 20 per cent of a journey,
fuel consumption could be whittled down by 10 to 20 per cent, adding up to significant
savings and an ever greener footprint.
Brown calls his concept aircraft the Lockheed Martin Stratoliner. While he has no
association to the aircraft maker, the name is a nod to Lockheeds reputation of bringing
revolutionary concepts to play in aviation. We wonder, could it prove prophetic?
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CARTER PERSONAL AIR VEHICLE

by Jim Gregory

HYBRID FLIGHT
ARE WE STANDING ON THE BRINK
OF TRULY PERSONAL FLYING MACHINES?

Ever since the infant days of powered flight, air

travellers fantasised about their own flying machine,
as personal and independent as a car. The notion of
loading the family vehicle at home and flying it to
a distant destination has inspired countless science
fiction authors even famous cartoon family
The Jetsons, way back in 1962.
Jay Carter, Jr, a Texas researcher and developer
with a background in wind farming, is using that
inspiration to build his dream. His Carter Aviation
Technologies LLC has designed and flown a

proof-of-concept four-passenger Personal Air Vehicle

(PAV) that uses patented designs that may just bring
the futuristic vision into everyday reality.
Carters PAV is a hybrid of an airplane and a
rotorcraft that uses a propeller in the back to push
the aircraft forward. His unique Slowed Rotor/
Compound technology is designed to lighten the
aerodynamic loads on the autogyro rotor in order to
slow the rotor blades down. This reduces drag and
allows faster flight than one would get with a helicopter
because of the lift that comes from the fixed wing.

CARTERS PAV
IS A HYBRID
OF AN AIRPLANE
AND A ROTORCRAFT

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Could PAVs replace cars as personal vehicles of the future?

MULTIPLE PROPRIETARY APPROACHES

The second generation, proof-of-concept has a 45-foot diameter rotor
and wingspan, with a 300 hp Lycoming piston engine. It is designed
for normal operation at 3,500 pounds max gross weight, slightly
lighter than a Mercedes-Benz E350 coup, which also seats four.
Carter predicts that after a nearly vertical jump takeoff, the PAV can
cruise at up to 180 mph (289.68 km/h) at 7,500 feet.
A Carter subsidiary, Carter Aerospace Development, built and
began flight-testing the PAV. We decided to break down the
PAV flight-testing into two phases so that it would be easier to
validate the control functions of the aircraft, Carter said. For
takeoff and landing its an autogyro. For cruising, its a fixed-wing.

IT IS SLIGHTLY LIGHTER THAN A

MERCEDES-BENZ E350 COUP
Weve now tested and refined the autogyro segment, proving
that we have the capability to do jump takeoffs and zero-roll
landings. This is a huge accomplishment for us. A major advantage
of our technology is its vertical takeoff and landing capability.
From the results, Carter upgraded the PAV to a 350 hp, turbocharged engine. The turbo version will provide an estimated 210 mph
(337.96 km/h) at full power at 7,500 feet. At 12,500 feet it could do 223
mph (358.88 km/h), and at 20,000 feet, 242 mph (389.46 km/h). And
the high speed, long endurance and vertical/short takeoff and landing
capabilities could come in at relatively low cost with Carters multiple
proprietary approaches.
Until Carter finds an established manufacturing company to
produce his PAV, you wont find it on the market anytime soon.
Luckily for fans of future flight, he is set on taking mans oldest
dream one step further, by turning a flying machine into a highly
personal vehicle.

Technology for wind turbine blades

plays a role in the Carter PAV

COMMON
TECHNOLOGY
Personal Air Vehicles (PAVs) and the
green technology of wind turbines
may seem like worlds apart, or are
they? Before founding Carter Aviation
Technologies, Jay Carter, Jr began
Carter Wind Systems in 1976 and was
its president and principal designer for
17 years. The company installed wind
turbines in the UK, US, and all the way
up to 300 miles north of the Arctic
Circle. He sold the company to outside
interests in the 1990s, but some of the
same turbine blade technology comes
into play in his PAVs today.

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by Charlie Streeter

CAPTAIN SPEAKING...
GOING TO PARIS?

used to dread my annual simulator training in

Dallas because it requires several commercial
flights to get there. On each trip, I am reminded
of how miserable airline services have become.
Chaos seems to be the operative word as intrusive
security checks, unannounced delays and shouting
passengers crank up the frustration level. Anxious
people wander the overcrowded terminals confused
and angry because they cannot get basic flight status
information. New terms like air rage and sky marshal
reflect the situation.
In coming to terms with the inadequacy of
commercial airlines, I have adopted a Zen state of
mind, for two reasons. Firstly, as an airline passenger,
I recognise that I am along for the ride (or lack
thereof). When problems occur, I am kept in the
dark of any action plan. Since there is nothing I can
change, there is no point sweating over it. Secondly
(and selfishly), as long as commercial airlines infuriate
passengers, private aviation will continue to grow,
which bodes well for my job security.

On my recent commercial airline trip, as the

baggage agent tapped busily on his keyboard trying to
locate my un-locatable bag, checked in for an extra
USD25, I used my new found clarity of mind to ponder
over what allows private aviation to thrive.
A few things that came to mind were: being
pampered in a luxurious business jet cabin that flies
direct to ones destination on ones schedule, the
absence of groping security agents and real food on
board. But the most significant factor for me boils
down to communication.
For example, when my employer tells me he
needs to be at a 10 am meeting in Salzburg next
Tuesday, I know exactly what his requirements are. I
need to consider the coordination of the entire trip,
including all flight planning, overflight permits, ground
transportation and accommodation. I propose the
itinerary for his approval and then put all the pieces
of the puzzle into place. More importantly, if there are
any subsequent issues that impact his schedule, I notify
him immediately.

IN COMING TO TERMS WITH THE

INADEQUACY OF COMMERCIAL
AIRLINES, I HAVE ADOPTED A ZEN
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THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL RADIO

WAS SQUEALING IN MY HEADSET AS
PILOTS JAMMED THE FREQUENCY
FIGHTING TO GET A WORD IN

My employer refers to me as his travel agent, not his

pilot. And to be a good travel agent, understanding the
client and clear communication are critical.
The lesson hit home years ago when I was a young
pilot for a charter operation on Marthas Vineyard. I
had to fly an elderly deaf woman to her winter home in
South Carolina. The trip was at the limit of my single
pilot aircrafts range and the weather was ominous
fuel would be an issue. Closer to destination, things
got even worse as massive thunderstorms slammed the
area. We were hammered by heavy turbulence as rain
pelted the windscreen and lightning crackled around
us. The air traffic control radio was squealing in my
headset as pilots jammed the frequency fighting to get
a word in. Every plane in the sky was scrambling to
avoid the severe weather and begging for a reroute.
My destination airport shut down, and I had that
awful feeling in my gut as my fuel and options rapidly
diminished. I felt like a plate-spinning acrobat whose
dishes were starting to lose momentum, wobble and
crash to the floor.

I attempted to overcome the noise of the rain and

thunder by shouting at my passenger. Of course,
being deaf, she could not hear me no matter how
loudly I yelled. But my biggest mistake was assuming
she recognised the gravity of our situation and my
desperation to find an airport to land. I scribbled on
a shred of paper, Which city do you prefer? and
strained against my shoulder harness to hand it to her.
She soon returned the note.
It was only then I realised my complete failure to
communicate. In that poetic instance, this lovely lady
thought I was taking a moment to strike up a casual
conversation. Amidst the lashing storm, I broke out in
hysterical laughter.
In perfect writing on that sliver of paper was the
word, Paris.

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LUXE
A. LANGE & SHNE
by Alvin Wong

TIME AND
AGAIN
FROM A TUMULTUOUS PAST TO REBIRTH AS
A BEACON OF HIGH HOROLOGY

The original digital clock,

built in 1841 by Ferdinand
Lange and his mentor for
Dresdens Semper Opera

German watchmaker,
resurrected from a dark past
as a socialist commune?
Highly respected even by its
most illustrious Swiss peers?
Utterly unthinkable even a few decades
ago. Yet, Lange is ever busier creating
timepiece after timepiece with what is
considered among the most inventive and
best finished technology in the business.
Its designs are iconic; its mechanisms,
while highly technical, emanate poetry
and artistry. However, the luxurious and
artfully crafted timepieces also belie a
turbulent past.
The brand was founded by Ferdinand
A Lange, son of a gunsmith, and an
engineering prodigy. As a youth, he
picked up his horological skills from an
apprenticeship with a clockmaker named

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JC Friedrich Gutkaes, who eventually

went on to become the Royal Court
Clockmaker. Later, Ferdinand travelled
across Europe, working for the regions
prominent watch and clock makers before
earning masters rights and returning to
Glashtte. He partnered with Gutkaes
in the latters watchmaking business
before establishing his own pocket watch
manufactory on 7 December 1845.
Although he started the factory with
the aim of training the impoverished
regions youth in watchmaking, Ferdinand
went on to develop several epochal
techniques and innovations, many of
which continue to be used in the brands
timepieces today. These include a
system that allowed watchmakers to craft
components with greater precision by
measuring pieces in millimetres; and the

Twenty years after

Ferdinand A Lange
died, the town of
Glasshtte honoured
him with a monument

THE LUXURIOUS
AND ARTFULLY
CRAFTED
TIMEPIECES
BELIE A
TURBULENT
PAST

brands now iconic three-quarter base

plate that improves a movements stability.
During this time, he acted as Glashttes
mayor, a post he held for 18 years.
In the late 1800s, Ferdinands sons
Emil and Richard joined the company,
which was then officially named A. Lange
& Shne. Ferdinand passed away in 1875,
but both sons continued to innovate.
One of their greatest contributions was
to improve the performance of a watchs
balance spring by adding beryllium to the
existing alloy. Again, this development
continues to feature as a key element in
contemporary watchmaking.
Indeed, it was the companys
reputation for quality and innovation,
perpetuated by third-generation owners
Otto, Rudolf and Gerhard, that ensured
its continued prosperity throughout
World War I and the ensuing global

economic crisis. In the turbulent war

years, all production of consumer watches
was stopped, and Lange became among
the many watch manufacturers creating
marine chronometers for the navy.
Yet, nothing could have prepared
the company for the devastation brought
about by World War II. In 1945, the year
the factory would have turned 100 years
old, a bombing raid almost completely
destroyed the factory. Three years later,
the communist east German regime
expropriated A. Lange & Shne and turned
it into a peoples owned watch factory.
It took 42 years for the company to get
back on independent feet thanks to
Ferdinands great-grandson Walter, who
had fled to the West during the war and
returned after Germanys reunification. He
sought the help of entrepreneur Gunter
Blumlein, who was also instrumental in >>

NOTHING COULD HAVE PREPARED THE

COMPANY FOR THE DEVASTATION
BROUGHT ABOUT BY WORLD WAR II

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Only 2.9 mm high, the Saxonia Thin

is one of Langes slimmest watches

IT TOOK 42 YEARS
FOR THE COMPANY
TO GET BACK ON
INDEPENDENT FEET
>> reviving brands like Jaeger-LeCoultre
and IWC. Walter founded Lange Uhren
GmbH on 7 December 1990, 145 years to
the day that Ferdinand first opened his
factory doors.
Walter and Blumlein sought to
restore Lange to its previous eminence by
embracing its original tenets of innovation
and craftsmanship. Just four years after
re-opening, A. Lange & Shne presented
its first collection of modern timepieces:
the Lange 1, Saxonia, Tourbillon Pour Le
Mrite and Arkade.

With its emphasis

on quality handmade
mechanisms, Lange
produces only a few
thousand watches
per year

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The Richard Lange Tourbillon Pour

le Mrite is one of Langes newest,
most complicated timepieces

The Lange Zeitwerk Striking

Time harks back to Langes
history with digital clocks and
adds a chiming mechanism

The Saxonia Dual Times second time

zone hour hand can be adjusted by
exactly one hour forward or backward
using two simple pushpieces

LANGE IN 2011

LANGE TODAY
To appreciate the extent of Langes rebirth, look no
further than its new timepieces for 2011. A highlight
is the Richard Lange Tourbillon Pour Le Mrite,
the brands fourth timepiece to be bestowed with
the Pour Le Mrite distinction. (Pour Le Mrite is
an order of merit first instituted by King Frederick
William IV of Prussia in 1842. Lange applies this
term sparingly to its watch models which are great
technical feats and contain the unique fuse-andchain mechanism.)
Meantime, there is also a reprise of the Saxonia
collection, which now comes in a variety of models
including basic automatic, dual-time, and ultrathin variants. There is also a reinterpretation of the
Lange Zeitwerk, a digital watch-inspired timepiece
with jumping numeral display, which now features a
striking mechanism.
The Lange of today is an undisputed watch
marque where technical innovations and refined
craftsmanship are concerned. Besides these qualities,
watch collectors are also thrilled by the brands
heritage a consideration that often influences
their purchase decisions. And as far as watchmaking
legends go, Langes is unmatched.

Richard Lange Tourbillon Pour le Mrite

This mechanical tour de force features
a tourbillon and a fuse-and-chain
transmission system that keeps the
watch ticking at optimal regularity. The
watchs most capricious feature is a
hidden hour sub-dial disc, which pops in
and out at the appropriate moment to
cover a cut-away portion of the dial as
the hour hand makes it rounds.
Lange Zeitwerk Striking Time
Launched two years ago to great
acclaim, the Lange Zeitwerk returns
endowed with a striking mechanism
that chimes the hour and quarter-hours.
Anchored by a digital-style dial with
jumping hour and minute indicators,
the watch allows the wearer to view the
striking hammers in action, which are
located just below the time display.
Saxonia Thin
One of Langes slimmest watches,
the Saxonia Thin is housed in a case
measuring only 5.9 mm high, courtesy of
a new hand-wound in-house movement
that measures only 2.9 mm thick. Besides
its svelte profile, the watchs minimalist
aesthetic sits well with this years trend
for classical and austere timepieces.

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OLIVIERO BOTTINELLI

ACTIV E
PASSIO N
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Q: What lies ahead for the iconic

Royal Oak series in 2012?
2012 will be the Royal Oaks 40th
anniversary. It was first released at
Baselworld in 1972. People were very
sceptical because at that time all watches
were either round or square, and here
was an octagon. Also, the watch was
in stainless steel. Steel was not used in
high-end watchmaking at the time, yet
the price of the steel Royal Oak was the
same as that of gold watches.
In 2012, we will have a lot of nice
things for collectors, watch lovers and
people who like the Royal Oak.
I cannot reveal what these are yet.
Q: Audemars Piguet has a strong
sporting profile: sailing, golf, racing,
polo, and the rather exotic elephant
polo. How and why did Audemars
Piguet get involved with elephant polo?
When I went to Thailand three or four
years ago, my friend Mr Bill Heinecke,
chairman of Minor Group in Thailand
and of Anantara Hotels, told me they
were doing elephant polo and looking
for a sponsor. The cause was to bring
elephants and their mahouts living in
the city back to the countryside, so the
elephants could be very well treated all

OPPOSITE PAGE
The stainless steel Royal Oak Offshore
Gentlemens Driver fetched BHT1 million
(approx USD32,436) when auctioned at this
years elephant polo gala dinner
THIS PAGE

I REALLY LOVE TOO

MANY WATCHES,
SO WHY NOT WEAR
TWO AT A TIME?
the time they can eat, sleep and drink
much better, as well as work.
I was very touched by the story. I
went back to Singapore and discussed
it with my marketing team. I think its
a great cause. We have been sponsoring
elephant polo in Thailand for the last
three years and have signed on for 2012
already. We also bring our customers and
clients to Thailand, and they spend days
learning about the elephant.
Q: What does this inclination
towards sports watches and events
tell us about Audemars Piguet?
Its really the customers who trod the
path for the Royal Oak to be a sporty,
elegant watch. We listened to them.
F1 and golf are prestige sports, and
we knew the people attending these
events were wearing the Royal Oak
or the Offshore. We noticed that
the customers watching F1 at the
paddock loved it, maybe because of the
aggressiveness of the shape and the
boldness of the watch.
Q: What Audemars Piguet innovation
are you most proud of? Tell us about
the future of AP and technology.
There are quite a few. AP was the

Bottinellis favourite watch, a Royal Oak

Skeleton Perpetual Calendar
While many watch movements are admired
through sapphire casebacks, the Millenary
4101s movement was made to be admired
from the dials face

first brand to put a tourbillon on a

wristwatch in 1986 a world record.
We were the first to use tantalum, a
metal I find very beautiful dark grey
with a little bluish tint, as heavy as gold.
Sailors need to have something strong
but also very light and waterproof, so
for the last Americas Cup we came out
with forged carbon, a very light process.
We also came out with a fantastic
new movement called the new AP
escapement. It is much faster and very
reliable. The regular escapement has
18,000 to 29,000 beats per hour. This
has 43,200 beats per hour. We will use
this AP escapement more and more in
all our watches.
Q: What is your favourite Audemars
Piguet watch? And why do you often
wear two watches?
I can have two time zones, one in each
watch. Also, I really love too many
watches, so why not wear two at a time?
It often starts a conversation in which I
could also share the AP story.
My favourite is the one that Im
wearing today on my right arm a
Royal Oak Skeleton Perpetual Calendar
in platinum because it embodies all the
strengths of the brand. First, it is a

classic Royal Oak, an iconic watch,

a lasting legend, a beauty. Second, I
need the perpetual calendar because
I never know what day I am in. This
watch also has the thinnest automatic
perpetual calendar in the industry.
Thirdly, AP doesnt make many
skeleton watches a year, so we make it
perfectly when we do.
Q: Youve been at Audemars Piguet
Asia for a while. How have you seen
public perception of the brand evolve
in Asia ?
Fifteen years ago, we were six people
in the AP office in Singapore. Now we
are 37. The brand has been very well
liked and appreciated by Singapore,
Hong Kong and the rest of Southeast
Asia. China is growing too fast for
us and it is a good market. Japan has
been very strong and steady. Taiwan
has been a beautiful gem of a market.
What Im happy about is that we are
doing well in Asia, but are also very
strong in Europe and the US. AP
makes 27,000 watches a year, and only
35 per cent of this is allocated to the
whole of Asia. Today, many brands are
doing very well because of Asia only.
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IN 2012, WE WILL HAVE A LOT OF NICE THINGS
FOR COLLECTORS AND WATCH LOVERS AND
PEOPLE WHO LIKE THE ROYAL OAK
Q: What new Asian territorial
inroads will Audemars Piguet focus
on in 2012, and why?
China is going to be important but
we are a little late compared to other
brands. It was done on purpose because
we didnt know the market well. We
opened our subsidiary first. We are not
in a rush and want to do things well.
We have good capable people in place
who understand the market very well.

Q: What has been your personal

highlight of the year in the
Audemars Piguet whirl of events?
Elephant polo has a special place in
my heart. Also, there was the event we
did prior to F1 we brought a threestar Michelin chef Philippe Rochat and
20 of his employees to cook for our
guests in Singapore. That was really
a magical evening.

Hopefully next year, we will open more

than five new retailers in China.
All the other Asian markets are pretty
mature. In Korea, we want to open a
service centre, because now the market
is strong enough. India is an important
market and is already quite strong but it
lacks the infrastructure to accommodate
luxury. We will see how we can open
maybe one or two retailers there in 2012.
Our focus in 2012 is spending money on
customer service in Asia.

Q: What is it that you enjoy most

about working with Audemars Piguet?
I enjoy everything about the brand. My
team here in Singapore is always doing
a great job, always well motivated. At the
end of the day, the stars of AP are really
the watchmakers. I really enjoy getting
to say hello to them and watch what
they are doing at the factory. I love the
transformation from a sketch to a product.
AP has been here for a long time
and it is here to last. AP comes from
a part of Switzerland where
watchmaking was invented. We have
very strong roots, very genuine. AP is
still a family run company.

UP CLOSE
What sports do you play? Tennis.
I would have liked to be a great
tennis player.
What was your childhood
ambition? To be a very good
chef. I would have loved to be a
watchmaker as well.
What is the best gift youve
received? My family.
What belonging would you never
throw away? My Royal Oak.
What is your favourite home
cooked meal? Good pasta with
nice pieces of cheese and a glass
of red wine.
What is your favourite method of
relaxing? I am trying too many
things. Sports (tennis, soccer,
jogging, Muay Thai), a bit of yoga
and meditation.
What is your morning routine
like? Drink bottoms up a big
glass of water with lemon, do 20
minutes of back exercises
What car do you drive? A white,
fast Italian car.
How did you earn your first
dollar? By selling love letters in
boarding school (I used to write
poems and love letters when I
was 11 or 12 years old).

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Q: You have a daunting social

calendar for Audemars Piguet.
What is the toughest part of it?
Remembering what day Im living in.
It is quite intense and engrossing. We
are not getting younger everyday. You
have to try and balance your lifestyle.
With age, you learn to do it. You have
to remain fit mentally and physically.
It would not be possible without the
passion I have for the brand.

BOX
Bottinelli with AP team captain Peter Prentice
(left) and Bill Heinecke (right), who first
introduced Bottinelli to elephant polo
ABOVE
The Audemars Piguet elephant polo team
reigned in this years tournament, defending
its 2010 championship title

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MOON PHASE WATCHES

by Alvin Wong

EXCLUSIVE WATCHMAKERS CHART THE MOON

FOR CENTURIES, THE MOON HAS MOVED MANKIND TO DREAM, INVENT AND
ACHIEVE. It has inspired paintings and poetry of yore, and space exploration today. The
moon continues to cast its spell through time, more specifically fine timepieces, with
watchmaking wizards crafting minuscule mechanisms for one of the most lyrical
complications the moon phase indication, which reveals the waxing and
waning of the lunar orb on our wrists with the passing of time.
The moon phase complication has taken on many forms, from
being paired with other high complications (especially calendar
functions) to being artfully rendered against traditional
engraving and enamelling work. Here are
our favourites among the latest
releases.

A. LANGE & SHNE DATOGRAPH PERPETUAL

The Datograph Perpetual is A. Lange & Shnes first

model to incorporate both a chronograph and perpetual
calendar. Bolstered by the precision and longevity of
the manually wound L952.1 movement, the timepieces
chronograph function can measure time accurate to onefifth of a second. Meantime, the perpetual calendar display,
which indicates day, date, month, leap years, day/night and
date, requires no adjustment until the year 2100, when it needs
to be advanced by one day with just a touch of a button. The
moon phase display is rendered in blue and gold.

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AUDEMARS
PIGUET JULES
AUD
AUDEMARS
MOON PHASE
CALENDAR
CA

STYLISTIC
C PURIT
TY
BALANCES THIS
S
TIMEPIECES
S MANY
COMPLIC
CATIONS

Elegant and austere, this

assertive gentlemans watch has
a slim bezel and balanced dial
that ensure its astronomical
indications (day, date and
moon phase) are highly
readable. Its automatic Calibre
2324 guarantees up to 40
hours of power reserve. Despite
its understated mien, the watch
is meticulously finished, evinced
on the exquisite satin-brushed dial
and the movement bridges all
have been hand-bevelled, polished and
adorned with Ctes de Genve engraving.

BLANCPAIN VILLERET CHRONOGRAPHE

MONOPOUSSOIR QUANTIME COMPLET

Stylistic purity balances this timepieces many complications.

Despite having a mono-pusher chronograph and complete
calendar display with moon phase indication, the dial is
highly legible, thanks to its geometrically sound layout. The
only artistic flourishes are a blued steel serpentine hand
indicating the date; and the moon phase display, illustrated
with a face akin to 18th century clocks. The Calibre 66CM8
automatic movement also features patented correctors for easy
adjustments to the displays, and redesigned gear trains that
minimise movement damage.

IT
TS 3.0
02 MM-THIC
CK
CALIB
BRE IS ONE
OF THE THIN
NNEST
MOON PHASE
MOVEMENTS EVER
CREATE
ED
BREGUET CLASSIQUE 7787

This timepieces Calibre 591 DRL, just 3.02

mm thick, is one of the thinnest moon phase
movements ever created. The movement features
a silicon escapement and balance spring. (Silicon
watch components are extremely robust and light,
and considered among high-end watchmakings most
advanced technologies.) Yet, the watchs design and
decoration are firmly rooted in tradition, featuring handguilloch work on a high-fired enamel dial, and minute
markers inspired by 18th century pocket watches. >>

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BULGARI GEFICA HUNTER GERALD

GENTA COLLECTION

Inspi
Inspired
by the original 1988 Gerald Genta
Gefica, a watch that pays homage to
Gef
hunters of Africas big five game animals,
h
Bulgaris new Gefica Hunter is ideal for
adventurers and travellers. Its bronze case
with titanium rings frames a multi-layered
dial, which displays jumping hours,
retrograde minutes, a 24-hour sub-dial
for the second time zone, and another
sub-dial for north and south hemisphere
moon phase displays. The visually dramatic
indicators are driven by a new in-house
automatic movement, the Genta 1008, which
comes with a 45-hour power reserve.

THE BRONZ
ZE
CASE FRAMES A
MULTI--LAYERED
DIA
AL INCLUDIN
NG
A SUB-DIA
AL FOR
NORTH AND SOUTH
HEMIS
SPHERE MOON
PHASE DIS
SPLAYS

FRANCK MULLER EVOLUTION 3-1

Created in 2010, the Evolution 3-1

brings together a trio of technical
innovations a tri-axial tourbillon
that rotates on three perpendicular
axes (encased in three cages that
rotate separately in one-, eight-,
and 60-minute intervals to nullify
gravitational errors); a patented
10-day power reserve indicator
mounted directly on the energy
barrel; and a perpetual calendar
b
that displays day, date, week,
th
month, leap year and moon phases.
mon
watch is presented in the brands
The w
signature Cintre Curvex case.

PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 5496P PERPETUAL

CALENDAR WITH RETROGRADE DATE

Among Patek Philippes most accessible releases

this year a year that saw the brand launch
several technically astounding high-complications
is the quietly refined 5496P. The watch
comprises a perpetual calendar with a retrograde
date hand. While the combination of complications
is not unusual for Patek, this timepiece will appeal to
purists for its classic case modelled after the 1930s Ref.
96 Calatrava watch. Elsewhere, distinction is expressed
by slim hands, day and month windows, and a date arc
above a traditional moon phase display.

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H2 YACHT DESIGN
by Robert La Bua

RULES
OF THE EXTREME
A SMALL COMPANY FINDS SUCCESS
INSIDE VERY BIG BOATS

Mars, a futuristic 90-metre yacht

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FROM TOP
H2 takes pains to make outdoor
facilities as splendid as those indoors
An intimate living room, part of a 120metre yacht that will take 54 guests
The stunning staircase of Project 120,
which will be delivered by late 2012

ust as interior designers have transformed jets

from cold shells to sumptuous residences in the
sky, so too have they turned yachts into homes
on water. Yachts present their owners with a
decorative tabula rasa ready for personalisation,
usually with the help of a specialist designer such
as H2 Yacht Design, based just outside London.
H2 began as a company for retrofitting existing yachts
with splendid passenger environments and quickly earned a
reputation for excellence, which served the company well in
establishing credibility among the worlds glitteryachti and
gave it the chance to progress to the creation of interiors for
new-build vessels. As owners of H2-interior yachts acquire
ever larger water toys, they keep a raft of commissions
floating to the door of Jonny Horsfield, H2s founder and

For H2, a yacht's

exterior and interior are
two parts of one entity
chief creative force. The companys collaboration with
Proteksan-Turquoise shipyard in Istanbul, which goes back
to its early history, has helped it penetrate the Turkish newbuild market to include other builders such as Nilgin Yachts
and Logos Marine. Major projects in Russia and Italy are
also underway.
A look at H2s inspired yacht interiors and decks reveals
an Art Deco motif. Yet, there is no design monotony; each
yacht has a distinct look and character. Such variety might
have one thinking that Horsfield has unlimited choices at
his disposal, but just as for jets, there are certain regulations
that govern yacht interior design. He says, In a way, it
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"We have a
responsibility to
use only materials
that are 'fit
for purpose'or
appropriate
for use"
On board: a
private dining
room and a
sushi bar

appears we are unlimited in our palette of materials, but in reality

there are regulation and cost limitations that mean that the palette
is not exhaustive.
Although he admits that yacht interior design is by far less
limited than that of jets, Horsfield points out that both have similar
challenges: Like a jet, a yacht is actually operating in an extreme
environment for much of the time, and as professional designers
we have a responsibility to use only materials that are fit for
purpose or appropriate for use.
Larger projects demand even more considerations. The company
is working on Project 120, a yacht designed for transoceanic
voyages with a capacity of 54 passengers. As the yachts get bigger,
we are then classified as a cruise ship and we then face much
stricter controls on materials. Project 120, for example, is being
outfitted in total compliance with SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea)
requirements without sacrificing luxury or comfort for guests on
board. Project 120s streamlined style belies the functionality and
safety considerations integrated into the master plan.
For Horsfield, a yachts exterior and interior are two parts of
one entity; you cannot design one without considering the other.
This philosophy was evident early on in H2s work with new-build
yachts and continues today. Talisman C, a Proteksan-Turquoise
product launched this year, is a 70-metre replacement for the
owners 54-metre vessel that had also been designed by H2. The
graceful lines of this larger yacht are complemented by sumptuous
interior spaces, which elaborate further on the Art Deco theme of
its predecessor.
Given its assiduous attention to details, it is not surprising that
H2 has won awards for excellence in yacht design, taking the first
prize at this years International Yacht & Aviation Awards in the
25-40 metre power yacht category for its work on the superyacht
Meya Meya. Designed with a strict budget, the Meya Meya is
aggressive and edgy on the outside and equally contemporary
inside, with neutral toned linens, grey timber and stained teak. But
H2s Mars project is possibly its most dazzling concept yet at
least, it is the one of which Horsfield is proudest. Built by Italian
shipbuilder Fincantieri for a client who eventually had a change of
heart (read: financial trouble), Fincantieri retains possession of this
impressive private ship until it finds a new owner. An avant-garde
maritime machine, anyone?
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PERSONAL TOUCH

For both owners and creators of luxury

yachts, the personal touch is vital to
a satisfactory result. As with private
jets, yachts are seen as extensions of
their owners personalities, physical
embodiments of their success, tastes,
and wealth. Says H2 Yacht Designs
owner and head designer Jonny
Horsfield, I am very keen for my
clients to have an active role in the
design process and this is one of the
advantages for my clients compared to
some designers who try to avoid this
interaction. However, due to (their) very
limited time schedules, most clients
yield the majority of the design process
to us. They invite us to surprise them.

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BISILURO
Text by Chris Bangle
Photos Alessandro Nassiri / Archivio Museo Nazionale della
Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, Milan, Italy.
From Domus 950/September 2011,
Courtesy Editoriale Domus S.p.A. All rights reserved

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ASYMMETRIC

R AC E R

CHRIS BANGLE, FORMER CHIEF OF DESIGN AT BMW,

REVIEWS THE BISILURO, THE LEGENDARY BUT ILLFATED RACING CAR DESIGNED BY CARLO MOLLINO
FOR THE 1955 LE MANS 24-HOUR ENDURANCE RACE

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hey say that the earliest design language for the

primitive is that of repetition and symmetry.
Regarding the design of things that move, history
gives us quite a catalogue of proposals to improve
the breed by echoing a form across some sort of
bridging element. With names like twinpod,
twin-boom, twin-fuselage, doublehull,
or catamaran, the designers fascination with
mirroring a good idea has been around ever since the Garden
of Eden, when God decided two breasts looked seriously
cooler than one.
Car Designers owe the origins of their craft to the hulllofting techniques of naval architects, and while it is true
that for centuries there have been parallel-hull designs for
boats (from a Tahitian out-rigger to a divided hull that Da
Vinci sketched), the real inspiration for modern twin-fuselage
wheeled machines are the aircraft of World War II. (To be
fair, the twin-boom Fokker M.9 was of World War I vintage.)
Pilot and aircraft aficionado engineer Mollino must have
been highly influenced by innovations from the War, and
perhaps he knew that German engineers had prototyped a
Messerschmitt Bf 109Z-1 Zwilling with a single pilot flying
a two-fuselage fighter. Certainly, the sexy Lockheed P-38
inspired his generation of Car Designers as did the F-82
Twin Mustang, which was built from 1946 to 1953.
However, despite the sense of orderliness the latter
aeroplanes share with the elegant Nardi-Giannini 750
Bisiluro (Twin Torpedo), they are truer to the principles
of symmetry given that they had two engines and/or two
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car would have been the German Blohm & Voss BV 141,
a German recon plane built with the engine and propeller
and tail fins in one fuselage and the pilots next door in
the neighbouring pod. In fact, looking at the images of the
Bisiluro racing at Le Mans in 1955 one finds a closer visual
connection to modern motorcycle sidecar racers than to
aeroplanes. (It was not the last four-wheeled race car to work
this asymmetry scheme either. A notable composition was
the Smokey Yunick sidecar racer attempt at Indy in 1964). In
any case, the concept from Nardi and Giannini seems to have
been established when engineer Mollino came on board the
Bisiluro project as designer.

CAR DESIGN-WISE, THE

BISILURO FITS INTO A
CATEGORY I WOULD CALL
NON-CAR CARS
Looking at his creation today one sees much more prewar heritage in the lines and details than one associates
with the 1950s Car Design scene around him. From the
Baleen whale strainerteeth of the front surface cooler to the
vertical side gills for the engine cooling, the car is very 1930s
Carrozzeria Touring-esque in its execution. By 1954, cars
had a mix of open and closed wheel fairings but in general

THE REAL INSPIRATION FOR MODERN

TWIN-FUSELAGE WHEELED MACHINES
ARE THE AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR II

(Opposite page) The Bisiluros right-hand section houses the cockpit and fuel tank while (above) the left side contains the engine and transmission

there was more emphasis on the tailfin; the Bertone BAT of

the time put it all together quite nicely. A bit more fin on
the Bisiluro could have come in handy, for despite the care
and attention invested in the project from the fuselage
shapes to the wonderful details such as the retractable rearview mirror the innocent application of aerodynamics was
its undoing. That the lightweight racer was literally sucked
off the course by a passing Jaguar must have been doubly
frustrating for the team.
Car Design-wise, the Bisiluro fits into a category I would
call Non-Car Cars, those purposeful objects that stir the
imaginations of Car Designers by allowing them to incorporate
a new proportion, perspective, form, structure or detail
into their concept of a Car without having to carry all the
functional and cultural baggage of being automobiles.
The phylum contains a wide variety of (mostly) man-made
constructs, including aqueducts, medieval clocks, aeroplanes
such as those mentioned above, V2 rockets, submarines,
pistols, racing cars and land-speed record vehicles, the Graf
Spee warship and even the Eiffel Tower. The world of Car
Design is richer for the visual metaphors and appropriations
lifted from these Non-Car Cars, even though it is usually not
possible to make a direct link between inspiration and effect.
But as an aeroplane on wheels the Bisiluro makes a nice
showpiece. First of all it presents itself as two long shafts of
red, the colour de rigueur of anything fast and Italian. >>

Carlo Mollino built the Bisiluro with racers Enrico Nardi and Mario Damonte

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ADMITTEDLY THE IMAGE OF

MR MACHO RACER CLIMBING
IN HIS ALUMINIUM PHALLUS
GETS A BIT WONKY WHEN
THERE ARE TWO OF THEM

MISTER FANTASTIC
Carlo Mollino, born 1905 in Turin,
Italy, became best known for his
often outrageous interpretation of
art, design, architecture, the occult
and race cars. An all-round colourful
character, he was once credited as
saying, Everything is permissible
as long as it is fantastic. That credo
resulted in a highly diversified and
vastly creative career.
Mollino designed many iconic
buildings in Italy, made furniture
and interiors, created fashion and
theatre and film sets. He loved
raunchy photography, and liked to
play daredevil. He not only designed
the Bisiluro, but drove it at the 24
Hours of Le Mans race in 1954. More
controversially, he was so obsessed
with the occult and the afterlife, that
he decorated his own tomb. He passed
away in 1973.

>> Although Car Design loves sexual innuendos, admittedly the

image of Mr Macho Racer climbing in his aluminium phallus gets a
bit wonky when there are two of them. Proportionally speaking, the
car seems a tick on the stubby side; it is not helped by the fact that
in those times the dogma of aerodynamics called for the side view
of a sports car to be a closed ellipse, flattened on the bottom like an
aerofoil section. This required enough upward slope to be planned
into the front overhang to make the curve a natural one, a form
that in reality is not helping the aerodynamic downforce and blunts
the torpedo shape. (I recall that when we were making the BMW
Z8 in the late 90s we took the classic BMW 507 and modernised
it, including totally flattening the underbody to minimise the air
build-up there. Chuck Pelly, who designed the Scarab racer in
the 60s, criticised me roundly for having violated the canon of the
side-view ellipse.)
The engine fuselage has a nice bulge about the rear
wheel, although the relationship to internal wheel-movement
requirements is not so clear. But it gives the car some direction on
that side and visually balances the large statement of the helmet
fairing that dominates the pilot side of the car. The carrozzeria is
the work of artigiani, the classic handworker-metal-beaters, and so
one celebrates the minor diversions in fillets and radiuses rather
than search in vain for perfection in every joint and line.
The mid-section wing-bridge that joins the two torpedoes is a
bit busy with the ins and outs of cooling air, but overall the effect
is not too dissimilar to that of the later Can-Am and Le Mans race
cars. Effectively they enlarged this wing-bridge of the Bisiluro to sit
the driver in the middle. The curving intersection between it and
the fuselage is a classic Car Design problem: too much negative
curve makes the vehicle look hollow, too little and the torpedo
sections become flat. Here engineer Mollino made an elegant
compromise, and the single round headlight eyes flair nicely back
into the tall oval section of the body. One cannot help but think of
Tintin and his pals when confronted with shapes like these!
A wonderful car made by special people for a celebrated race
in a glorious Age of Car Design Innocence, what more can one ask
for? Designers everywhere have been finding excuses to homage
the Bisiluro and its kind in every possible project including Star
Wars, and we should all be thankful that this unique example is
well cared for and still here to inspire us.
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BULLET BIKE
by Lynette Siew

O
FLY
A
BIKE

NO PILOTS LICENCE REQUIRED TO

TAKE OFF IN THESE WINGED WHEELS

HARDCORE BIKERCUMCONCEPT DESIGNER PHIL PAULEY has his mind set on the ultimate
speed rush with his Bullet super-bike. For starters, he put wings on the Bullet four of them to be
exact, plus a tail fin. A compact jet engine propels this mean machine, an electric gas turbine hybrid
that is part plane and part motorcycle.
The wings also double up for additional fuel storage. Pauley sees the Bullet as purely a circuitracing hybrid, for engaging in long straights. I wanted to demonstrate a low-level airborne circuit race
series in excess of 480 km/h.
How does this white macho super bike fly then? Activate the thruster at speed, and the wings
generate sufficient lift to get the front of the bike off the ground, much like during a wheelie. The rear
wheel then follows, elevating the entire machine over a foot in the air. Airborne and without ground
resistance, the Bullet is expected to do much higher speeds than any other current bike. A kill switch
deploys a parachute at the rear, to bring the jet-powered bike back to earth.
Pauley is developing the Bullet with Cranfield Universitys Department of Power and Propulsion.
Bikers cant believe that someone has come up with the idea let alone attempt to build and trial
one. But it has received worldwide enthusiasm from the biking community, he explains.
One thing is for sure, no long straight will ever look the same when eaten up at close to 500 km/h.
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STEFANO RICCI
by Katrina Balmaceda

KING OF TIES
AN ITALIAN TAILORS CONSUMMATE PURSUIT OF PERFECTION

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Wildlife inspires the

colour schemes and
materials used in
Riccis designs

talian tailor Stefano Ricci opened a boutique in China

at an unfashionable time of its history more than a
decade before the countrys rise as a global economic
power. Ricci, who confesses to deliberately opening as
few as two stores around the world annually, fell in love
with China when he first visited it in 1994. His shop swiftly
followed in Shanghai that same year.
What could Italians like him have in common with the
Chinese? The appreciation of fine things, and silk. China is
credited as the first country to develop silk, while Italy has
long been hailed for its sartorial tradition. At Riccis historic
workshop in Florence (see box), much time and attention go
into the production of silk, especially for neckties.
Ricci has been called the King of Ties, although he
has an entire fashion line ranging from shirts and shoes
to cufflinks and briefcases. He personally designs each tie,
drawing from over 7,000 colour combinations and 60 to 70
patterns for each collection. The production process is just
as rigorous as the design methods, with only two neckties
produced every hour on antique looms. The serographic
instruments used for tie production are then destroyed,
ensuring each collections uniqueness.
Ricci maintains a close relationship with his clients and
can customise products according to their wishes, such as by
embellishing ties with crystals. But it is his multi-patchwork
design of 280 tiny hand-sewn squares of silk that fetches
most admiration and a price that makes it one of the most
expensive ties in the world.
In making silk shirts, Ricci is just as meticulous. As much
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Ricci thinks in terms of the entire outfit from

shirts to shoes, ties to cufflinks, hats to briefcases

IF RICCI CANNOT FIND

ANY MATERIAL THAT
MEETS HIS STANDARDS,
HE CREATES IT

>> are woven at the slowest possible speed for 30 days

before being allocated for the different parts of a shirt
body, sleeves, collar, yoke, cuffs and pocket. These pieces are
individually cut, then sewn together using no less than 25
stitches per inch. Only one tailor works on each shirt. Ricci
shares that he often stores a finished shirt in a room to let the
fabric regain its softness before finally pushing it out into the
distribution line much like the act of decanting wine.
Even the most exacting clients can find satisfaction in the
details the way the sleeves of a patterned shirt are attached
to the body so that the sleeve designs perfectly line up with
those of the shoulders and cuffs; or how the buttons of a shirt
are the exact same shade as the fabric.
If Ricci cannot find any material that meets his standards,
he creates it. Being both businessman and artist, this is an
obvious solution. It has led to his development of sable
cashmere, a mix of 95 per cent cashmere with five per cent
sable fur in a process that ensures the hair never falls off or
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diminishes the quality of cashmere, sable furs varied colours

ranging from black to beige add an elegant visual
impact to the end product.
Beyond the use of fur and the selection of high quality
skins for shoes, belts, jackets and briefcases, animals have
also influenced Riccis designs in subtler ways. A ducks
yellow eyes and the grey feathers of its head are reflected
in a grey tie with a speckled yellow pattern; a snow leopard
licking its paw inspired a purple tie and dark grey-and-white
suit ensemble.
It is the experience of such subtleties that turns Riccis
craftsmanship into artistry. It also defines his concept of true
luxury, mentioned in his book Luxor of Egypt as: creating a
garment that satisfies the customer in his need for a personal
status symbol, being able to afford, for example, a wallet
with a leather exterior and crocodile interior. Overall, to go
beyond appearances. Ricci also describes luxury as a glass
of water in the desert in other words, pleasure that only
few can actually indulge in.

HE PERSONALLY DESIGNS EACH

TIE, DRAWING FROM OVER
7,000 COLOUR COMBINATIONS
AND 60 TO 70 PATTERNS

SILK STREET
Riccis multi-patchwork tie is one of the most expensive in the world
BELOW
Each classic shoe is handmade and uses top grade skins

In the 14th century, silk weaving brought

wealth to Florence, Italy, and led to
the prominence of some families. Four
centuries later, the silk enriched nobility
put up a workshop that would house
all their looms and design equipment
under one roof. The workshop, located
in Via de Tessitori (Weavers Street)
and eventually named Antico Setificio
Fiorentino, produced silks mostly for
draping castles and churches, and for
bridal trousseaux. It was later moved to
Via Bartolini and sits there today within a
historic garden.
The Stefano Ricci company acquired
the Antico Setificio Fiorentino in 2010
along with its ancient fabric designs and
antique handlooms, semi-mechanical
looms and a unique warping machine, all
of which are in working order.

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PANAMA HATS
by Rebecca Morris

STYLE
RESURRECTION
PASSION AND A GOOD BOOK REVIVE THE ART OF THE BESPOKE PANAMA HAT

A finished Italiano Fedora (above)

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Stacks of unfinished hats waiting

to be blocked by Brent Black

One of Blacks personal favourites is the

archetypal fedora, often worn in classic
films and sultry climes
The Optimo shares similar aesthetics with
the one worn by Sean Connery in the film
The Man Who Would Be King

an reading a book change your life? For nearly

30 years, Brent Black had been making a good
living in the US advertising industry. Then he
came across the book, The Panama Hat Trail by
Tom Miller, who in the 1980s predicted that the
art of hand-weaving fine Panama hats would die out within
20 years.
Intrigued, Black travelled to Montecristi in Ecuador
to see the hats for himself mind you, not Panama, but
Ecuador, where they are actually made. They did however
become popular in Panama, particularly when the Panama
Canal became a passageway for prospectors in the California
Gold Rush, and the name stuck. What Black found were
artisans producing superbly woven straw hats for barely
subsistence wages. I fell in love with the hats, he says, and
embarked on a mission to save the art of fine hat weaving in
Montecristi, where the best weavers are to be found.
The Panama hat is a timeless fashion accessory. It imparts
instant, refined style to wearers from rock stars, actors
and businessmen right up to presidents and kings. Blacks
business model was to create an appreciation and demand
for a hand-woven work of art that can take months of
painstaking toil to produce. His hats have become designer
items for those prepared to pay for such finesse. And in
raising the value of the weavers craft, he is able to pay them
a sum that makes the industry viable.

He calls his enterprise The Panama Hat Company, but for

many of his clients it is simply Brent Black. He not only sells
the hats, but finishes blocks the hats himself, crafting
each basic hat into a bespoke fedora, homburg, planter, or
other style of the clients choice.
Black does not believe in hat sizes. Each client is asked
to measure his or her head to the nearest 1/8 inch, and
receives a number of sweatbands to ensure the perfect
fit. Every Montecristi Panama hat is custom blocked and
custom sized. I dont just reach over and take a hat off a
shelf and ship it to you. I actually block, style and size your
hat for you, he promises.

PANAMA HATS ARE MADE

IN ECUADOR. THEY BECAME
POPULAR IN PANAMA...
AND THE NAME STUCK
He offers some 17 basic styles, including the classic
Fedora, the Optimo, and the classic Panama-style hat that
in Ecuador is called the Natural. The Plantation comes
with a wider brim and the Aficionado is a cross between
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IN RAISING THE VALUE OF THE

WEAVERS CRAFT, HE IS ABLE
TO PAY THEM A SUM THAT
MAKES THE INDUSTRY VIABLE
>> Clark Gable in Gone with the Wind was achieved with a
Planter-style Monte Carlo. Ribbons come in different colours
and widths, while sweatbands come in a choice of leather or
cotton twill. Brims can be made narrower or wider according
to taste. Open-weave hats are an option.
A hat from Brent Black can cost from less than USD500
to well into five figures. The difference? Firstly, the thinner
the straw, the tighter the weave and the longer it will
take to make. The very best Panama hats will feel like cloth
and weigh next to nothing. The evenness of the weave is
another factor. Like Persian rugs, all Panama hats have
human faults that make them unique, but the best ones have
an exceptionally even weave. The colour should be ivory
rather than white and will darken with age. Large hats, widebrimmed hats and taller crowns take longer to weave, and
that is reflected in the cost.
Whatever your choice, an exquisitely made Panama hat
lends immediate panache. To wear it well, Black has a simple
request: Dont stoop.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT

Mother and daughter team up to weave the hats in the
small town of Montecristi, Ecuador
Brent Blacks quality check involves closely examining
each hats weave
Straw used for the hats comes from toquilla palm leaves,
boiled, hang dried and split into fine threads

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STRAW TO STYLE

Panama hats start life in the Ecuadorian

jungle, where leaves from the toquilla
palm provide the straw for the hats.
Weavers strip the outer casing to access
the tender leaves inside a process
performed using both hands and feet.
The leaves are boiled to a spaghetti-like
appearance before being bleached with
sulphur. It is then split into fine threads
for the long, highly-skilled operation
of being hand-woven into fine, near
symmetrical rows. This basic hat is then
shipped to Brent Black in Hawaii, who
blocks the hat hand-moulding it into
its requested design before sewing on
the band and ribbon.

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BULGARI RETROSPECTIVE
by Katrina Balmaceda

A RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION TRACES

THE EVOLUTION OF AN ICONIC BRAND

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ow does an important piece of jewellery pass from

one hand to another? Through death, disease and
divorce and this is the route Bulgari curator
Amanda Triossi has traced for years in tracking
down the brands vintage jewellery pieces. These
classics, along with contemporary pieces, form part
of the BVLGARI: 125 Years of Italian Magnificence
retrospective exhibition, currently displayed at the National
Museum of China in Beijing.
The 578 pieces of jewellery, watches and precious objects
on exhibit illustrate the story of a glamorous brand, but
the task of digging them up was long and tedious albeit
enjoyable for art historians like Triossi, who also got leads
through her previous work at auction house Sothebys.
Sometimes, finding these rare works meant knocking on
doors of strangers and asking them about their ancestors.
Other times, it involved bidding at auctions to buy back a
piece of jewellery Bulgari designed and created decades ago.
But as word spread about the exhibition (which travelled to
Rome in 2010 and Paris earlier in 2011), Triossi found herself
facing a more happy dilemma more private collectors
volunteering their jewellery for exhibit. However, not all
could be displayed.
The idea was to choose very representative pieces of
Bulgari design, says Triossi. In selecting and pulling items
together for the exhibition, she had to tell a story. This
story is the evolution of Bulgaris look, from its earliest days
of silver work (the oldest exhibit is an 1875 silver bracelet)
to the bursts of colour that eventually defined the brand.

Grecian belts and tiaras of the early 19th century reveal the
Bulgari founders roots, while Parisian motifs, as well as a
dominance of emeralds and diamonds, trace the dolce vita
era. Of note are the Tremblant flower spray brooches that
tremble like real sprigs in the slightest breeze, beloved by
actresses like Ingrid Bergman on and off screen.
Bolder, more daring designs began to emerge in the 1950s,
and the ensuing decade marked Bulgaris colour revolution.
Various shapes, symmetrical patterns and, most importantly,
different gem types were united in single designs. The piece
that best exemplifies Bulgaris hand with colour is a 1967
necklace featuring rounded shapes and patterns using yellow
gold, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds. It was worn
by actress Keira Knightley at the 2006 Oscars, proving the
vintage pieces enduring wearability. Other collections show
the brands knack for making unexpected items the focal
point of their designs. At some points, ancient coins used as
pendants, and serpent shaped bracelets and watches became
signature looks of the brand. The rising number of Middle
Eastern buyers led to a dominant use of yellow gold in the
1980s, while Asian, especially Chinese, influences show in the
use of porcelain and jade. There is even a collection inspired
by artist Andy Warhol, who once commented, I always
visit Bulgari, because it is the most important museum of
contemporary art.
Like any work of art, the value of vintage Bulgari jewellery
lies not only in its visual techniques but also in the quality of
its materials. The high value of Le Sette Meraviglie (The Seven
Wonders), a 1961 diamond and emerald necklace considered
the most important piece on exhibit, comes from its seven
very large, circular-cut Colombian emeralds that perfectly
match one another in colour, clarity and cut a symmetry
rare in gems.
But if one were to ask Triossi what to buy, her prime
advice for collecting jewellery is: Buy what you like. Buy the
best quality you can afford. Never buy something that would
have been worth more those pieces never keep their
value. Those that do, well, they are hoarded by discerning
collectors until death, disease or divorce prompts their
owners to pass them on or put them up for sale.
The Bulgari retrospective exhibition will move to
Shanghai on 16 February 2012.

LEFT TO RIGHT
A 1967 necklace and earrings set
considered one of the most iconic
Bulgari vintage pieces
A bib necklace with 30 Burmese rubies,
loaned by a Taipei-based collector
Snake-themed bracelet watches
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TOKYO SUITES
by Jinesh Lalwani

SUITE

TOKYO
TOKYO OFFERS TOP TIER HOTELS STEEPED
IN BOTH MODERNITY AND TRADITION

Originally known as Edo, Tokyo

has transformed from a small
fishing village into a major
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POLITICS AND ECONOMICS HAVE NOT

DIMMED TOKYOS REPUTATION AS ASIAS
PERENNIAL SUPERCITY. IT IS A CITY WITH
THE WORLDS MOST MICHELIN-STARRED
RESTAURANTS, THE HEADQUARTERS OF
47 OF FORTUNES GLOBAL 500 COMPANIES,
AND THE BASE OF FASHION ICONS LIKE
YOJI YAMAMOTO AND COMME DES GARONS.
Tokyos futuristic hospitality landscape became a fitting background to Sophia
Coppolas 2003 Oscar-winning film Lost In Translation. It captured the cultural
zeitgeist and Hollywoods heart with a tale of a washed up actor falling for
a nymphet, against the backdrop of the iconic city. In spite of the movies
theme of alienation and disenchantment, it also shone the spotlight on Tokyos
ultramodern cityscape and unique style. We take in Tokyos top hotels.

Tokyos architecture, as seen from the Mandarin Oriental, is largely shaped by Tokyos history

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The Hotel Seiyo Ginzas Premier Suite was designed to feel like a grand residence

FALL INTO THE DEEPEST SLUMBER IN

THE MOST EXPENSIVE BED IN JAPAN

The intimate Hotel Seiyo Ginza is located

amidst Japans luxury boulevard and financial
district a fact not lost on Elizabeth Taylor,
a former guest.
Guests enjoy a personal secretary and
round-the-clock concierge services such
as shopping consultation appointments
and reservations at famous Kyoto ryokans
(traditional inns). The staff is known for
surprising guests on their birthdays with a
cake, card and flowers. Upon reservation,
executive chef Shoji Hirota can create a
customised menu based on the preferences
of guests, who can also join Hirota as he
handpicks seafood from the famed Tsukiji
fish market near the hotel. The meal
is served at night at the hotels French
restaurant, Rpertoire.
Fall into the deepest slumber in the
Premier Suite on the most expensive bed in
Japan, a USD13,360 Sealy Edinburgh mattress.
The interiors of the 1,711 sq ft suite, designed
by Wilson & Associates, were created to feel
like an opulent private residence.

At 3,730 sq ft, The Peninsula Suite of

Peninsula Hotel is one of Tokyos
largest. Its dramatic floor-to-ceiling
windows allow for unobstructed
views of the Imperial Palace Gardens,
Hibaya Park and the Tokyo skyline.
Further afield, the lush Hibaya
landscape gives way to the dynamic
Marunouchi district, home to the
Imperial Theatre and the National
Diet Building a view better enjoyed
using the in-room telescope.
Mood lighting and black-out
screens in the suite ensure ambience
and privacy, while a mini gym, fully
equipped kitchen and 42-inch plasma
TV keep guests occupied. Japanese
accents include a tatami (bamboo mat),
cherry blossom ceiling patterns and a
hot tub that offers an onsen (hot spring)
atmosphere. >>

The spacious living space in the

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>> The Mandarin Orientals Presidential Suite was

conceived with the theme Woods and Water, owing to
the abundance of both in Japan. This finds expression
in the suites evocative motifs on wall treatments,
carpets, screens and furniture. Light floods through
glass walls and gives a deep sheen to the walnut
flooring. The 2,691 sq ft rooms walls feature a unique
kimono pattern.
The suite can be configured with one or two
bedrooms. Guests enjoy a generously sized walk-in
wardrobe, Jacuzzi and in-room spa, and have access to
a VIP dining room and wine cellar.
The Mandarin Oriental occupies the top nine floors
of the Mitsui Tower in the historic Nihonbashi district
of Tokyo. The snow-capped Mount Fuji can be seen in
the distance.

Each piece of furniture in the Mandarin

Orientals Presidential Suite was carefully
chosen for design harmony

VARIOUS ARTEFACTS PAY

CULTURAL HOMAGE TO ASIAN ART

Tokyo Suite in Park Hyatt

looks and feels like a
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Perched 50 floors above the Tokyo metropolis, the newly launched Tokyo Suite of
Park Hyatt Tokyo is a harmony of opposites. Tokyo itself may be a frenetic cityscape,
but the deep green marble, brown and grey stone, hand-tufted carpets and fibrewoven wall coverings of this suites interior spaces ensconce guests in a warm cocoon.
Various artefacts, including washi lanterns and silver animal sculptures, pay cultural
homage to Asian art. The suite also has a mini-library walled with 1,000 books and
monographs on architecture, film, opera, travel and fine arts. If you need a break from
things cerebral, you can unwind by watching the 50-inch plasma television in the
living room, or using the dry sauna or rain shower. Then draw back the curtains and
take in the view, which stretches southwards to the sea or towards Yoyogi Park.

The Imperial Suite in the South

Wing of Hotel Okura is suitable
for VIP guests visiting Tokyo

CONTACTS

Located across the road from the American Embassy, Hotel Okura is a reminder
of the glory that dominated the Japanese psyche in the Meiji era. Its Imperial Suite
has a view of a meticulously groomed Japanese garden of delicate bonsai and
features an expansive dining room, double master bedroom and a study. Its dcor
is rendered in shades of vanilla and cream, with a marble long bath, wood furniture
and other European furnishings.
The property itself is a short walk away from the upscale Roppongi Hills district,
where you can catch exhibits at the Mori Art Museum, take in greater Tokyo at the
panoramic observation deck or have a meal at LAtelier de Jol Robuchon.

Hotel Seiyo Ginza

1-11-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku,
Tokyo 104-0061 Japan
T: +81 3 3535 1111
F: +81 3 3535 1110
E: [email protected]
The Peninsula Tokyo
1-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo, 100-0006, Japan
T: +81 3 6270 2888
F: +81 3 6270 2000
E: [email protected]
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo
2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi
Chuo-ku
Tokyo 103-8328, Japan
T: +81 3 3270 8950
F: +81 3 3270 8886
E: [email protected]

BY ROYAL DECREE
Created in collaboration with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, the
Imperial Hotels Frank Lloyd Wright Suite features replicas of the
architects most celebrated furniture pieces and design motifs from
the iconic 1923-1967 Imperial Hotel, designed by Wright. The interior
is populated with replicas of his original designs, including furniture,
chandeliers and bedding, and has rare display pieces, such as an Oya
volcanic stone relief quarried from a famed Tochigi Prefecture quarry. The
suite offers study, living and dining rooms, as well as two bedrooms.
The Imperial was founded by royal decree in 1890 as Japans first
Western style guesthouse. The adage that old is gold has not been lost on
the suites previous occupants, which include Queen Elizabeth II, former
French president Franoise Mitterrand and Marilyn Monroe.

Imperial Hotel, Tokyo

1-1, Uchisaiwai-cho 1-chome,
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo, 100-8558 Japan
T: +81 3 3504 1251
F: +81 3 3504 1258
Park Hyatt Tokyo
3-7-1-2 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku
Tokyo, 163-1055 Japan
T: +81 3 5322 1234
F: +81 3 5322 1288
E: [email protected]
Hotel Okura Tokyo
2-10-4 Toranomon, Minato-ku
Tokyo, 105-0001 Japan
T: +81 3 3582 0111
F: +81 3 3582 3707
E: [email protected]

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MIKE WIEGELE HELICOPTER SKIING

by Roger Norum

PO W D ER PLUN G E
THE RACE IS ON FROM ULTRA
HIGH ALTITUDES IN DEEP SNOW

A view of 1.2 million acres of snow

nestled in the Cariboo and Monashee
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ANYONE WHO HAS EVER BEEN HELICOPTER SKIING

CAN ATTEST TO THE FACT THAT IT IS EXTREMELY
ADDICTIVE. Ask Mike Wiegele. Growing up on a farm in
Austria and later escaping the countrys post-war hardship
to work as a carpenter in Canada, he suffered not a few
setbacks to his skiing aspirations. Yet, today, Mike Wiegele
Helicopter Skiing has become one of the most revered names
for backcountry adventure skiing.
Wiegeles operation is set in the heart of British
Colombias stunning Cariboo and Monashee mountain
ranges, which comprise the single largest heli ski area in the
world: 1.2 million acres (4,506 sq km) of terrain and more
than 1,000 peaks soaring above high altitude alpine glaciers
and forested, gladed valleys. This is where warm air from
the west meets cold, dry air from the north, generating more
than 10 metres of pillowy powder each winter. Skiing down,
youre nearly guaranteed to pass over parts of the planet few
have traversed before.
Having long harboured a passion for ski racing, Wiegele
competed throughout Europe and Canada during the
1960s. After coaching the Canadian National Team and
serving as director of the Lake Louise Ski School, Wiegele
cottoned on to the fact that the weather records of the region
surrounding Blue River showed unheard of conditions
gentle wind patterns combined with over nine metres of
annual snowfall, and the penchant for storms to drop a metre
of powder in a single go. This prompted Wiegele to found
his operation in that area and spend the next few decades
building it up into a premier destination for high-powered
downhill skiing, constructing chalets at nearby Lake Eleanor
and investing in a fleet of high-capacity helicopters. Optimal
year-round conditions mean that one can enjoy fresh glacier
air in the summer months of July, August and September;
and even when its 30C down in Blue River, there could be
fresh powder on the peaks.
Days out with Wiegele are full-on experiences in alpine
adventure. After a hearty breakfast at 7 am, guests receive
instruction in transceiver usage, avalanche search methods
and helicopter safety. Wiegele takes safety as a serious
priority apart from being in the Canadian Skiing Hall of
Fame, he also founded the Canadian Ski Guide Association,
which trains and develops ski guides out of young Canadians
passionate about the mountains. Wiegeles advanced >>

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP

The ultimate heli-skiing experience: big
mountains, endless snow and unlimited vertical
The exclusive helicopter service fleet includes
the Bell 212 and Eurocopter A-Star
More experienced skiers can practice their stunts
All images by John Schwirtlich of Certain Images

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Wiegeles guides make sure guests

get the best untracked powder in
the safest environment possible

DURING PEAK SEASON, GUESTS ON

PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE PACKAGES
CAN POSSIBLY SKI FOR AS LONG AS
11 TO 16 HOURS A DAY

CABIN CANADA
Set opposite the lake from Blue
Rivers amenity-filled Heli Village,
the lavish Bavarian House Estate
can accommodate up to 18
guests in a five-bedroom, 9,000
sq ft chalet and three-bedroom,
6,000 sq ft cabana. The log
cabin features stone fireplaces,
a private spa, sauna, Wi-Fi and
meals prepared by a private
gourmet chef.

>> safety systems and contingencies are overseen by highly-trained

guides who are certified and chosen both for their heli skiing
experience and ski instruction ability. The guides meet several times
daily to analyse snow conditions and plan routes based on snow pit
data and information culled from remote weather stations.
Wiegeles 10 helicopters five Bell 212 twin engines and five
slightly smaller Eurocopter A-Stars can accommodate several
groups of multiple skiers, and there is the option of exclusive
private use for one group. Following training sessions, the choppers
lift the teams high into the peaks to look for pristine powder-filled
runs. The reach of the helicopters offers guests the opportunity
to experience backcountry serenity and beauty in ways one can
only dream of on regular ski lifts. Up here, one can hit high alpine
glaciers or ski the treeline, where high-quality loose powder is
protected from the wind and sun. Furthermore, new tailored
technology of rockered Atomic skis (skis with rocker shaped bases)
allows skiers to float through off-piste powder with ease. All skis
and boards are tuned and waxed nightly.
The ski area measures 128 km from north to south and 64 km
from east to west, with 553 named trails. On a typical day, guests
ski some 20,000 vertical feet around eight to 10 runs per day
at elevations that range from 1,046 to 3,569 metres. During peak
season from January to March, guests on private and semi-private
packages can possibly ski for as long as 11 to 16 hours a day. Each
is given a run log to record the date, trail name, and number of
vertical feet skied each day a good way to record ones adventure
(and for bragging rights), though it is difficult to imagine that such
an action-packed heli ski trip can ever be forgotten.
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COMO SHAMBHALA
by Roger Norum

VITALITY
SIGNS

MANY ROADS LEAD TO WELL-BEING IN ONE

OF BALI'S TOP REJUVENATION RESORTS

here do celebrities of all shades go when they want to get away from it
all? Some opt for remote islands, others escape to mountain getaways
like Annapurna. A select group, though, settles on a misty, mossy,
23-acre, forested river valley in southern Bali the COMO Shambhala
Estate. This is not a place where you hope to lose a few inches and get a tan.
It is a more serious retreat for travellers seeking a new balance in their lives.
COMO Shambhala advocates what they call proactive holistic wellness; a mix
of self-development comprising healthy eating, exercise and an organic vision of
the world founded on principles of responsible living.

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The spa offers various relaxing and

rejuvenating therapies

A building named Ojas (Sanskrit for vigor),

where guests can lounge and exercise

Yoga is one of the complimentary activities

SHAMBHALIC
SPA
The COMO Shambhala Estates
spa has 12 staff therapists trained
in different traditions, including
Bhutanese, Thai and Abhyanga,
Pizhychil and Shirodhara Ayurvedic
massage. In addition to modern Hot
Stone and Deep Tissue massages, it
offers locally influenced treatments
such as the Balinese-inspired Warm
Muscle Wrap, which uses traditional
tinctures crushed into a restorative
mixture of warm rice and spices.
Additional delights await discovery
in the 25-metre infinity lap pool,
the jet beds of the hydrotherapy
pool and the vitality pool filled with
soft, clear spring water.

IT IS A COMPREHENSIVE
DESTINATION TO ADDRESS ALL
ASPECTS OF WELLNESS
The resort was set up by COMO Hotels and Resorts founder Christina Ong
and designer Donna Karan as a destination to address all aspects of wellness
from diet to fitness to mental repose with a one-on-one approach.
The resort takes the need for privacy so seriously that you could easily spend
an entire day here without seeing a single other guest. Thirty unique suites and
nine villas are done up in an amalgam of antique Chinese and Balinese teakwood
furnishings, including Indonesian, Victorian and colonial Dutch four-postered
net-canopied beds. Each has its own pool. The villas have decks and views to the
jungle and river valley below. Guests are assigned a personal butler for the duration
of their stay, at the ready for anything one might need: topping up a drink (or
the plants), ironing clothes, changing the times of cocktail hour to suit ones late
afternoon excursions, or procuring food from the restaurant to ones room at
any time of the day or night.
When it comes to dining, no one is restricted to the restaurant menu.
The Estates Executive Chef, Amanda Gale, creates personal eating plans for
guests on request, and hosts cooking demonstrations at Glow, the contemporary
Koichiro Ikebuchi-designed restaurant that offers fusion meals prepared
from organic, locally sourced produce. >>
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COORDINATES
OFFICIAL AIRPORT NAME:
Ngurah Rai International Airport
(Denpasar International Airport), Bali
OPERATIONAL HOURS: 24H
TIME: UTC+8
CIQ FACILITIES: Yes
IATA CODE: DPS
ICAO CODE: WADD
LATITUDE: 08 44 53.41 S
LONGITUDE: 115 10 01.82 E
ELEVATION: 14 feet (4 metres)
RUNWAY: 09/27, length 9,790 feet (2984
metres ) x 148 feet (45 metres)
RUNWAY PCN: Asphalt, 083FCXT
ILS: Yes
TOWER FREQUENCY: 118.1, 118.5
LIGHTING SYSTEM: PAPI
NAVAIDS:
Guests can learn tai chi
BELOW
Guests can relax at Ojas lounge

YOU COULD EASILY

SPEND AN ENTIRE
DAY HERE WITHOUT
SEEING A SINGLE
OTHER GUEST

TYPE:

VOR-DME / NDB

ID:

BLI / OR

NAME:

BALI

CHANNEL:

109X / -

FREQUENCY:

116.2 / 230

DISTANCE
FROM FIELD:

AT FIELD

AVGAS: YES

Guests can also choose from Kudus House, the Estates

second restaurant, which offers modern Indonesian food in
a 150-year-old former Javanese residence. Throughout
the day, a range of snacks is available, and body cleansing
cocktails with everything from organic ginger to wheatgrass,
spirulina to macadamia nuts. Bath products are studies
in healthy, restorative luxury COMOs signature bath
fragrance Invigorate is composed from mood-enhancing
grapefruit, fennel, cypress and lime essences.
In addition to activities such as personalised guided walks,
aqua therapy sessions, pranayama yoga classes and talks on
Vedanta philosophy, guests can head out to explore Balis
magical surroundings. Venture out on a mountain biking
excursion bashing down rough village paths or hike the route
that involves lava rock footholds to ascend the 1,717-metre
high Mt Batur, one of Balis active volcanoes considered a
holy site by the locals. On descending the mountain, take a
dip in the Danau Batur springs. Alternatively, one can
trek to the Tjampuhan Ridge along a grassy walking
trail at the confluence of the Wos Kiwa and Wos Tengen
rivers. Tjampuhan offers access to sprawling rice paddies,
Sanggingan village and the Labuh Temple, believed
to be 1,000 years old.
After all this, one might realise that one has, after all, lost
a few inches, and even gained a tan. But most who leave the
COMO Shambhala Estate realise that they have lost a few
other things like some tension and pain and gained
a somewhat different view of life.
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BUYAN RUSSIAN HAUTE CUISINE AND CAVIAR BAR
by Katrina Balmaceda

Buyan serves a variety of caviar on its

menu, including rare Kamchatka caviar
from the chilly waters that feed a multibillion dollar caviar and seafood industry

RUSSIAN

EPICURE

OF CAVIAR, VODKA AND ALL GOOD THINGS

IN AN UNLIKELY PLACE
WHERE CAN YOU FIND THE WORLDS OLDEST AND MOST EXPENSIVE
BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE? Not in the hands of world famous collectors, but in a
Russian restaurant tucked in a three-level pre-war shophouse in a quiet Singapore
street. In an auction last June, Buyan Russian Haute Cuisine and Caviar Bar paid
USD49,145 for an 1841 Veuve Clicquot found in a shipwreck buried in the waters
south of the land Islands near Finland, said to be en route to the court of Russias
last czar, Nicholas II. The lack of light, heat and oxygen in the seabed preserved the
wine excellently.
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Buyans interpretation of the

quintessential Russian salad,
the Olivier Salad

EVERY TYPE OF
WINE IN BUYANS
EXTENSIVE
COLLECTION IS
SERVED BY
THE GLASS
NO MATTER
HOW RARE OR
EXPENSIVE
FROM TOP
Buyans private dining room
The pre-war shophouse housing the
three-level restuarant
Buyan owner Julia Sherstyuk and
sommelier Indra Kumar with a rare 1841
Veuve Clicquot salvaged from a shipwreck

The purchase ceases to be a surprise when one finds that the husband of
restaurant co-owner Julia Sherstyuk is an avid wine collector, having amassed a
collection worth millions over the past 20 years. This was partly the idea for the
restaurant, which includes a wine museum for its patrons. The establishments
main intent, however, is to cater to Russian residents in Singapore missing a taste of
home, and to introduce authentic Russian dining to the country.
Two sous chefs, one Russian and one Singaporean, were trained by a Georgian
chef to prepare the dishes served at Buyan. The menu is based on generations-old
recipes, made with ingredients imported from Europe. Sherstyuk upholds social
responsibility by using only farmed varieties of sturgeon, wild boar and geese.
Among the highlights in Buyans menu are a beef stroganoff cooked sous-vide, a
method where food is cooked in an airtight bag immersed in warm water for a long
time, making for extra tender meat because it retains its juices. Another dish serves
up the leg of the largest crab in the world, the Iranian Beluga crab. The menu
would not be complete without a caviar selection, and Buyan carries one with variety
ranging from Iranian Beluga caviar to Karat Gold.
As for libation, Buyan proffers a staggering 60 varieties of the Russian elixir
vodka. The bar also carries 100 types of beer, including one brewed specially for
the restaurant. Sommelier Indra Kumar says that the restaurant only carries noncommercial wines and beers, including some exclusive to Buyan. The source may
be an established, age-old winery or an obscure monastery, but it is accepted on the
menu as long as it meets Buyans standards of taste.
Most impressive is the fact that every type of wine in Buyans extensive
collection is served by the glass no matter how rare or expensive it may be.
Since the quality of wine begins to deteriorate from the moment a bottle is
opened because of oxidation, Buyan uses argon gas to protect the wines flavour
and bouquet.
Buyan is divided into four areas a vodka and caviar bar, a casual dining room
with the atmosphere of a Russian monastery, a fine dining room with Russianinspired frescoes and Baker tables like the ones used at the White House, and a
private dining room with shelves of wine and a 7.5-metre long wooden table. Use
of the private dining room requires a minimum spend of SGD20,000. Not such a
difficult thing to do, considering all the exclusive things going on at Buyans kitchen
and wine cellar.
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PHILANTHROPY
by Rainer Sigel

WHY G I V E
A DIME?

UBS AND INSEAD DOCUMENT EVOLVING TRENDS

IN ASIAN FAMILY PHILANTHROPY

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sk any wealthy person about money and he will tell

you that keeping it is often as difficult as making
it. However, when asking an ultra-affluent person,
you may well hear that giving it away can be even
harder. Asians have a long history of charity, the
result of culture, distrust of official institutions
and even superstition. Traditionally, Asian charity
focused on giving to the local community and the
building of monument-like structures catering to education
or healthcare. Having your name on an important building
assures a lasting public legacy.
In a landmark study, UBS Wealth Management and
INSEAD have documented how these attitudes have changed
and continue to evolve. Over one year, approximately 1,000
top clients of UBS Wealth Management were contacted for
the study, of which 200 agreed to a quantitative survey. One
hundred of them agreed to in-depth interviews, sharing
their methods, motivations and frustrations in exercising
philanthropy. Geographical coverage included China, Hong
Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines,
Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand.
The results reconfirm conventional knowledge, as well
as reveal interesting new ground. While the will to give is
recognised as a universal human trait, Asian philanthropists
have specific motivations for getting involved. Religious or
social convictions aside, the primary reason for engaging in
philanthropy true to 42 per cent of respondents was
to ensure the continuity of family values, and in the process
create a lasting legacy. The family unit plays an important
role in shaping and driving Asian philanthropy, as it

One of our goals is

to demonstrate to our
next generation the very
fortunate circumstances
they live in
teaches principles like compassion, courage and tolerance
to younger generations. By providing a common activity and
goal for the entire family, it fosters leadership, innovation
and responsibility and facilitates family cohesion.
The study documents how different generations engage in
philanthropy. The older generation (32 per cent) primarily
feels responsible to its local community, while the younger
one is increasingly geared towards national and international
causes. The older generation focuses on sectors such as
education, health and poverty, while the younger is open
to support sectors such as the arts, civil rights and the
environment. Management styles are also changing slowly,
from decisions made by family consensus towards the use of
professional external management.
In line with cultural traditions, Asians give the most
to educational causes (36 per cent), followed by poverty
alleviation and development (10 per cent), health (9 per cent)
and disaster relief (5 per cent). On the other hand, they
make relatively small contributions to sectors such as the
arts and culture (4 per cent), the environment (4 per cent)
and civil rights (1 per cent). Advocacy, it seems, is not seen
as a worthy cause throughout.
The study concludes that in order to have a sustained,
transformational impact, Asian family philanthropists
will need to sharpen their strategic focus, and use a
more collaborative and professional approach towards
implementation. Their success will depend on the ability to
accommodate the aspirations of different generations and
develop models of governance that allow for contributions
from all family members.

OPPOSITE
INSEAD is a graduate business school with
campuses in Paris, Singapore and Abu Dhabi
ABOVE
Headquartered in Zurich and Basel, UBS also
has a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific

Obtain the full study here: www.ubs.com/philanthropy

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Photography by Martin Bauendahl

Text by Katrina Balmaceda

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LIKE FLOWING CLOTH UNFURLED over a solid background, a dynamic personality backed by strong
character emerges in this series by German photographer Martin Bauendahl. Each change of clothes and
colour theme reveals a new facet of the womans complexity; yet, the expression of inner strength remains. In
this series, Bauendahl chooses not merely to show a model but also to portray the woman she is inside.
Bauendahl is no stranger to high-style mannequins, having photographed the likes of Naomi Campbell,
Heidi Klum and Swedish model Marcus Schenkenberg, plus countless German actors and models for
commercial brands. The music industry is vital to Bauendahls story he used to organise techno and house
parties, and met musicians who recognised his talent and asked him to shoot CD covers and promotional
materials. Today, Bauendahl considers Europe his hometown and flies from one shoot location to another. He
enjoys spending time with my beloved wife and my two lovely daughters, and reading: Im a bit extreme,
I have to read at every leisure. He hopes to find time for exhibitions, but in the meantime, one can view his
works at www.bauendahl.com
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"I WANT TO SHOW A

DYNAMIC AND STRONG WOMAN,
A PERSONALITY,
NOT ONLY A MODEL"
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"(MY ARTISTIC
STYLE IS)
GRAPHICAL AND
STRAIGHT"

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GLACIAL
PORTRAITS
Photography by Stephan Zirwes
Text by Katrina Balmaceda

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EUROPEAN GLACIERS ENTHRALLED GERMAN PHOTOGRAPHER STEPHAN ZIRWES

AS A CHILD. Many of these immense giants no longer exist, and others are fast vanishing. To
hold on to his chilly childhood memories, he started immortalising them in pictures. From his
precarious perch by the open door of a helicopter flying at 3,500 metres in minus 10 to 25C
weather, he gives us a birds eye view of Swiss and Austrian icescapes.
In winter, what appears like candy-coloured miniatures on royal icing turn out to be skiers
in bright winter wear, their movements weaving arcs and lines in the snow. But it is in late
summer, when the winter snow has totally melted, that you see the true countenance of a
glacier. Zirwes says, Each glacier has an...individual face, like a human. It has become a
personal mission for him to continue exploring Europe over the next few years to capture these
frozen faces whilst they remain.
To organise these shoots, Zirwes gets help from Christine Hbbe, Air Grischa (Samedan,
Switzerland) and Schenk Air (Montafon, Austria). His work can be seen at the Krause Gallery in
New York, Villa del Arte in Barcelona, Spain and at www.stephanzirwes.com

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"SOME OF THE
GLACIERS THAT I KNEW
FROM MY CHILDHOOD
DON'T EXIST ANYMORE"
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"IT'S FASCINATING...
THE STRUCTURES
HUMANS LEAVE IN
THE SNOW WHILE
THEY ARE SKIING"

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BUSINESS AVIATION IN BRIEF

Charter company Asia Jet recently
added to its fleet the first Cessna
Citation XLS+ in Hong Kong and
China, saying the aircraft will be useful
for customers on short regional trips
and for take-off from short runways or
mountainous areas. The aircraft is ideal
for routes such as from Hong Kong to
Shanghai, Guangzhou to Beijing, Ho Chi
Minh to Macau, etc. Its 1.73-metre-high
cabin has been fitted with a refreshment
centre and six extra-wide, fully reclining
seats with individual TV monitors.

Ltd. President Guan Dongyuan of

Embraer China adds, This partnership
not only indicates Embraers strong
business growth in the Greater China
Region, but also demonstrates Embraers
commitment to continuously improve
support and services for all its customers.

Premier air carriers JetSuite and

Singapore Airlines (SIA) have a
new partnership that bumps up the

Hongkong Jet has

appointed Chris
Buchholz as its
Chief Executive
Officer, and
Mark Thibault as
Chief Operating
Officer. Buchholz,

previously the
CEO of Metrojet, and Thibault,
formerly Regional Director of
Engineering Product Support for
Gulfstream and COO for Metrojet in
Hong Kong, are familiar heavyweights
in the Asia-Pacific aviation circuit. This
announcement highlights the HNA
(Hainan Airlines) Groups dedication
to go beyond being a leading operator
of business jets not only in Mainland
China, but also in the region.

Metrojet became Embraers first

authorised Service Centre in Greater
China in August. Metrojet will be fully

equipped to provide line and base

maintenance for Embraers Lineage
1000 and Legacy 600/650 by November
2011. This cooperation will enhance
our leadership position in aircraft
maintenance across Asia. It is a great
honour, says Bjrn Nf, CEO of Metrojet
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corporate aircraft in the near future,

its mid-sized, clean-sheet, fly-by-wire
Legacy 500 is on schedule for its first
flight by the years end. The Brazilian
airframer delivered 26 Phenom 100 and
300 light jets in the first half of 2011, as
compared to 30 from the same period
last year. Meanwhile, its large executive
jet deliveries of Legacy and Lineage
aircraft increased from three to five.

Aviation Partners, Inc. (API) announced

last September that the US Federal
Aviation Administration granted
Supplemental Type Certificate approval
for its High Mach Blended Winglets
on the Falcon 900 Series. European
Aviation Safety Agency approval is
expected to follow shortly. Certification of
the winglets represents the culmination
of a two-year development program and
exhaustive flight testing. It comes on the
heels of a similar certification for Falcon
2000 series aircraft in April 2009.

efficiency of luxury travel. It eliminates

the wait times and accompanying
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connections. Eligible are SIAs
international passengers flying to and
from over 500 airports within a few
hours flying time of the airlines gates
at Los Angeles International, San
Francisco International and Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airports.
They can now make their connections
aboard JetSuites fleet of new fourpassenger Phenom 100s. Details at
www.facebook.com/jetsuiteair

Embraer and GE successfully completed

bio-jet fuel trials in early September.

The tests benchmarked the operational

characteristics of the Embraer 170 when
powered by HEFA (Hydro-processed
Esters and Fatty Acids) fuel under a
broad range of unique flight conditions.
With these tests, both companies
confirmed that technical plans and
procedures for future fuels testing are
robust, enabling value-added and timely
testing of additional fuels.
In spite of the slow first half of the year
and the recent stock market turmoil,
Embraer is maintaining its expectations
of a business jet delivery surge in
the second half of 2011. It is holding
to its delivery goal of 100 light jets
and 18 large jets. And while Embraer
has decided against launching a new

Piper Aircraft started fabrication and

assembly for its pioneering, single-engine
Piperjet Altaire in August. The target is
the inaugural flight of the conforming
Altaire in 2012, with certification and
deliveries in 2014. The advantage
that Piper has...is a solid underlying
commitment by Imprimis, the owner of
the company, to appropriately fund the
program and see it through to successful
completion, said Piper President
and CEO Geoffrey Berger. Nearly 200
engineers and production staff have been
assigned to deliver on the promise of the
entry-level business jet.
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BUSINESS AVIATION IN BRIEF

position in the business aircraft market.
The maiden flight of the Mahindra
Aerospace-NAL C-NM5 turboprop

last September was a milestone for

Indian aviation it was Indias first

ASA Groups CEO. The ASA Groups

established presence throughout Asia and
Avolus established network in Europe
and Russia will benefit our customers
greatly.

aircraft developed by a public-private

partnership. The flight was conducted

from Mahindras GippsAero facility in

Australia at Latrobe regional airport. The
aircraft, previously called the NM5-100,
will be marketed globally.

Piaggio Aeros Avanti II business

aircraft has been certified by Russias

Interstate Aviation Committee, and

can now be legally registered and
operated in the Russian Federation.
Chief executive of Piaggio Aero, Alberto
Galassi, expressed satisfaction with the
result of the Avanti IIs introduction to
the Russian market last year, forecasting
high potential for sale of the twinturboprop aircraft in both its executive
and special mission versions.

Bombardier Aerospace exhibited a

full-size cabin mockup of its all-new C
series jetliner for the first time at the
Aviation Expo/China 2011 in Beijing last
September. Bombardiers relationship
with China goes back over 50 years
and has grown beyond customers and
deliveries to include development and
manufacturing opportunities, such as the
one being worked out with Commercial
Aircraft Corp of China (Comac) on a
framework agreement over their CSeries
and C919 narrowbody programmes.
Embraers Phenom 300 light jet has
attained type certification in India from
the countrys Directorate General of Civil
Aviation. According to Embraer, the
Phenom 300 received its first certification
in 2009 from Brazils National Civil
Aviation Agency and is now accepted in
almost 40 countries. India is the third
Asia-Pacific country to certify the aircraft,
after Australia and Indonesia.

Bombardier Aerospace announced in

September that final assembly of its
new Global 7000 and 8000 business

jets will take place at its manufacturing

site in Toronto, Ontario. Our Toronto
site employees have the knowledge
and expertise required to assemble
these two new business aircraft, said
Steve Ridolfi, president of Bombardier
Business Aircraft. Their contribution
and dedication to manufacturing worldclass aircraft are instrumental in helping
Bombardier expand its leadership
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The ASA Group, a leading provider of

luxury lifestyle services that includes
private aviation, and Avolus, a one-stop
boutique solution for private aviation
and VIP transport worldwide, have
announced a partnership that builds
on their common strengths in prestige
transport. We look forward to building
a long term partnership, providing
charter services across private jets,
yachts, helicopters and chauffeured
cars around Europe for ASA Groups
clients, says Avolus CEO and founder
Alexis Grabar. The synergies between
the two companies make this partnership
a natural fit, added Simon Wagstaff,

Bombardier welcomed actor and film

producer John Travolta as a brand
ambassador for its Learjet, Challenger
and Global jets last September. With
his busy filming, publicity and charity
work schedules, he embodies the true
business traveller. John is both a film
icon and knowledgeable aviator, said
Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier
Business Aircraft. He also recently
added the Challenger aircraft to the
impressive list of 11 different jets he is
qualified to fly. We are thrilled to have
him as our brand ambassador.

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new, more advanced Citation, said Scott
Ernest, Cessna president and CEO.
Scott Neal,

45, a 17-year
Gulfstream

veteran and top

sales executive
in the Eastern
and Central US
sales regions,
is now head of

ultra-large cabin G650. The Elite Interior

option will include the Gulfstream Cabin
Management System and G650 design
touches such as clean passenger service
units aesthetics, LED lighting throughout
the cabin, ambient lighting, easy-to-use
galley with touch controls, and new club
seating arrangements.

Beijing-based aircraft operator Deer

Jet has become Chinas largest Boeing
Business Jet (BBJ) charter operator after
taking delivery of its second out of four
BBJs ordered. BBJ can carry more people
than traditional business jets, as well
as have cabins that are around twice as
wide with unequalled comfort, space and

the companys
worldwide sales and marketing
organization. He succeeds Larry Flynn,
who became Gulfstreams president

last September. Scott knows the

company, the product and the people of
Gulfstream, and has a superb reputation
outside the company, said Flynn. His
tremendous knowledge of Gulfstream
products and services will be a definite
asset to our customers.
Bombardier Aerospace has begun
production of its Learjet 85 after the

Cessna Aircraft Company introduced

at NBAA its Citation Latitude mid-size

aircraft passed the Aircraft Level Critical

Design Review. The company has
completed a full-length composite fuselage
for testing and is now building the first
flight test vehicle. Launched in 2007,
the Learjet 85 will be an all-composite
plane that will boast a cabin taller, wider
and larger than any current Learjet. It is
expected to go into service by 2013.

business jet. Brad Thress, senior vice

president of Cessna Business Jets called
the Latitude a game-changer in its
size segment for its payload (454 kg),
speed (442 kts or 819 km/h maximum
cruise speed) and range (2,000 nmi or
3,704 km) at a price of USD14.9 million.
Cessna projects the aircraft will be able
to operate on short runways. Its sixfoot-high (1.83 m) passenger cabin can
accommodate eight passengers plus
two crew members. First delivery is
scheduled for mid-2014, with entry into
service in 2015.

An American entrepreneur has taken

delivery of a Falcon 900LX equipped with
Dassault Falcons EASy II flight deck, the
first among the Falcon fleet to use this
updated technology. The new system,
an upgrade to the EASy flight deck used
in some 450 Falcon aircraft, includes
an enhanced navigation package,
optional Synthetic Vision System,
enhanced display symbology, updated
Flight Management System, and Runway
Awareness and Advisory System.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp announced
a new large cabin interior option for
owners of G540 and G440 aircraft wanting
to apply elements of the contemporary,

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Embraer grows its presence in China

with a firm order for 13 Legacy 650
executive jets from Chinese Minsheng
Financial Leasing Co, Ltd in a deal

signed at the NBAA. The first aircraft

will be delivered by end 2011 with the
remainder scheduled for delivery over
the next five years. The large cabin
Legacy 650 can carry four passengers
nonstop on routes such as Singapore to
Sydney, Beijing to Dubai, Hong Kong to
Adelaide and London to New York.

freedom of movement, which makes them

ideal for carrying business teams, said
Stephen Taylor, President, BBJ. Interiors
for Deer Jets new BBJ include 28 seats, a
bedroom suite and full-sized bathroom.

Adding to its existing fleet of 19 aircraft,

Comlux The Aviation Group signed
a purchase agreement for two Sukhoi
Business Jets (SBJ), the new VIP
version of the Sukhoi Superjet 100
regional airliner. The buyers completion
centre, Comlux America, will design and
outfit the interiors of the 118 sq m (4,192
sq ft) VIP cabin. The SBJ offers an ultra
quiet flight and additional fuel tanks
that increase its range to 4300 nm (8000
km). Delivery of Comluxs two orders is
scheduled for 2014.

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PLANE SPEAK
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 aircrafts altitude above
mean sea level by measuring atmospheric
pressure.
ANGLE OF ATTACK The angle between
the airfoils chord line and the direction in
which the aircraft is currently moving.
AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Aircraft
unfit to fly, in need of repair. Owners
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.

FBO (Fixed Base Operator) A business

operating an airport terminal for
non-airline, general aviation aircraft.

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.

FERRY FLIGHT A flight for the purpose of

returning an aircraft to base or delivering
an aircraft from one location to another.

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).

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.

CONTRAILS Streaks of condensed water

vapour created in the air by aircraft flying
at high altitudes; a.k.a. vapour trails.

FUSELAGE An aircrafts main body

structure housing the flight crew,
passengers, and cargo.

CONTROLLED AIRSPACE An airspace of

defined dimensions within which air traffic
control service is provided.

GENERAL AVIATION Part of civil aviation

comprising all facets of aviation except
scheduled air carriers.

CRUISE SPEED The normal speed attained

at altitude once the aircraft is no longer
climbing and is en route.

GLASS COCKPIT See FIS.

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 Transportations
agency for aviation.

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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PLANE SPEAK
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 doesnt 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.

TARMAC A paved airport surface,

especially a runway or an apron at a hangar.

PART 145 Certificate allowing an

organisation to perform maintenance and
alterations on US-registered aircraft.

TAXI TIME Portion of the trip spent

rolling between the gate, terminal,
or ramp and runway.

PATTERN The path of aircraft traffic

around an airfield, at an established height
and direction.

THRUST The forward force produced in

reaction to the gases expelled rearward
from a jet engine. Opposite of drag.

PAYLOAD Anything that an aircraft carries

beyond what is required for its operation
during flight.

TRAILING EDGE The rearmost edge

of an airfoil.

POSITIONING Ferrying aircraft for departure

from other than originating airport.

TRANSPONDER An airborne transmitter

that responds to automated air traffic
control interrogation with accurate
position information.

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.

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.

STATUTE MILE A unit of length equal

to 5,280 feet.

WINGLET A small, stabilising, rudder-like

addition to the tips of a wing to control or
employ air movement, thereby increasing
fuel economy.

SVS (Synthetic Vision System)

A technology that uses 3D to provide
pilots with intuitive means of understanding their flying environment.

YAW One of the three axes in flight,

specifying the side-to-side movement of
an aircraft on its vertical axis.

TAIL NUMBER An airplanes

registration number.

YOKE The control wheel of an aircraft, akin

to an automobile steering wheel.

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EBACE 2011 Geneva

NOVEMBER 2011
13-17 NOV

DUBAI AIRSHOW

Airport Expo, Dubai, UAE

www.dubaiairshow.aero

LIMA 2011 (LANGKAWI INTERNATIONAL

MARITIME & AEROSPACE EXHIBITION)

Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre,

Langkawi, Malaysia

www.lima.com.my

BIAS 2012 (BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL

AIRSHOW)

Sakhir Airbase, Kingdom of Bahrain

www.bahraininternationalairshow.com

14-19 FEB

SINGAPORE AIRSHOW

Changi Exhibition Centre

www.singaporeairshow.com

22-23 FEB

BUSINESS AIRPORT WORLD EXPO 2012

Cannes, France

www.businessairportworldexpo.com

ABACE 2012 (ASIAN BUSINESS AVIATION

CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION)

Shanghai Hawker Pacific Business Aviation

Service Centre, Shanghai, China

www.abace.aero/2012

SIBAS 2012 (SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL

BUSINESS AVIATION SHOW)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport,

China

www.shanghaiairshow.com/SIBAS

14-16 MAY

EBACE 2012 (EUROPEAN BUSINESS

AVIATION CONVENTION & EXHIBITION)

Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland

www.ebace.aero

24-25 MAY

ABA 2012 (ASIAN BUSINESS AVIATION)

Macau Business Aviation Centre, Macau

www.asianbusinessav.com

25-27 MAY

AEROEXPO UK 2012

Sywell Aerodome, UK

www.expo.aero/uk

WADDINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW

Royal Air Force Waddington, UK

www.waddingtonairshow.co.uk

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW

Farnborough Airport, UK

www.farnborough.com

DECEMBER 2011
06-10 DEC

JANUARY 2012
19-21 JAN

FEBRUARY 2012

MARCH 2011
27-29 MAR

APRIL 2012
11-13 APR

MAY 2012

JUNE 2012
30 JUN01 JUL
JULY 2012
09-15 JULY
AUGUST 2012
16-18 AUG

LABACE (LATIN AMERICAN BUSINESS

So Paulo Brazil
AVIATION CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION) 2012

www.abag.org.br/labace2012

ILA BERLIN AIR SHOW 2012

Brandenberg Airport, Berlin Germany

www.ila-berlin.de/ila2012/home/

30 OCT-01 NOV

NBAA 2012 (NATIONAL BUSINESS

AVIATION ASSOCIATION)

Orlando, Florida, USA

www.nbaa.org

12-14 OCT

JA 2012 (JAPAN INTERNATIONAL

AEROSPACE EXHIBITION)

Central Japan International Airport

(Centrair); and Port Messe Nagoya, Japan

www.japanaerospace.jp/english

SEPTEMBER 2012
11-16 SEP
OCTOBER 2012

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CRASH
COURSE
by Rainer Sigel

ONE IS A POPULAR YET WILDLY CONTROVERSIAL ENTERTAINER.

The other the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001 one of recent
historys worst atrocities. On the surface, they have absolutely nothing in
common. Australian installation artist Daniel Askill thinks they do though,
and earlier this year juxtaposed these two very public events in a visually
arresting exhibition called Modern Worship.
A plane crashes through a glass window, aiming straight at a Michael
Jackson-like figure frozen in motion. Tragedy and theatre, both highly
public, intertwined. Both utterly senseless and avoidable. Sydney-based
theatre critic Hillary Simpson describes the substance behind Askillls
exhibition as two where-were-you-when-it-happened tragedies, made even
more tragic by a subliminal sense of shame, the sneaking suspicion that we
had contributed to the demise of a pop icon and the disintegration of an
American dream by supercharging them with social importance.
Far fetched? Maybe. The artist himself describes it in a video interview
with Australias ABC, stating: It draws those two things together into a
tableau that becomes kind of a modern day iconography.

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Two controversies come

together in
one of Daniel
Askills images
in his Modern
Worship
exhibition
Image courtesy
of Daniel Askill

Watch the full

interview here

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