Reno, NV.  25 June 2010 – The High Sierra Squadron, Commemorative Air Force is operating and restoring two historic aircraft.  They have partnered with eCycleBEST to promote the recycling of eWaste while at the same time raising necessary cash to support these two examples of aviation history.

High Sierra Squadron has two classic and spectacular examples of World War II and Korean era aircraft under maintenance and restoration. They are flying a U.S. Navy N3N-3, two-seat, open cockpit, biplane trainer, built in 1941 by the Navy.  The team is also restoring to flight status, a U.S. Air Force single-seat F-86F Sabre Jet fighter, built in 1952 by North American.

“The Commemorative Air Force (CAF )was founded to acquire, restore and preserve in flying condition a complete collection of combat aircraft which were flown by all military services of the United States for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations of Americans”, stated Colonel Charles Gillespie, High Sierra Squadron Commander.  “We rely on donations to maintain these historic aircraft and receive no government funding.”

David Costa, CEO, Renegade Concepts, Inc. has been contracted by eCycleBEST to manage the program.  “We saw an opportunity to serve many people with this fund raising program”, states Costa.  “Everyone wins with this simple concept.  The civic organizations raise money with a simple system.  Businesses and individuals can easily transfer their unwanted or unused qualified devices.  Everyone wins, including the environment, with our recycling efforts at eCycleBEST.”

Businesses and individuals who wish to participate by donating their unwanted laptops and smart phones need simply send an email to eCycleBEST@gmail.com, and eCycleBEST takes care of all the details.  Under this program even shipping is free.  Complete documentation of the donation is provided.

The High Sierra Squadron has these historic aircraft available for public display at the Reno Tahoe Stead Airport.  They meet each week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.  Anyone with an interest in the preservation of historic aircraft is encouraged to become a member.

About the High Sierra Squadron: This Reno, NV-based organization is comprised of pilots, mechanics and aviation history enthusiasts.  All members are volunteers and the High Sierra Squadron is a 501(3)c not-for-profit organization. ( http://www.highsierrasquadron.com )

About eCycleBEST: This Reno, NV-based organization offers business e-cycle solutions.  They develop custom solutions for life cycle management of technology to manage and reduce eWaste.  Locate them on Facebook: eCycleBEST  ( http://www.ecyclebest.com )

For information and interviews:

David Costa, CEO, Renegade Concepts, Inc.

dcosta@renegade-concepts.com

http://www.Renegade-Concepts.com

800-610-2799

Pilot Expert, Litigation Support

Renegade Concepts, Inc.

900 South Meadows Parkway, #3221, Reno, NV  89521

800-610-2799

http://www.BlackBeltAviator.com

Overview:

David Costa, is a pilot expert who combines more than 20 years of flying experience with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse group of people.

This experience can provide you with consulting, expert opinion or litigation support that can make an objective review of the facts while also providing clarity and simplicity in testimony.

Contact David Costa to arrange a telephone interview.

Highlights of Qualifications:

David Costa is a pilot expert with diverse experience in a wide variety of aircraft types.  This professional aviation experience includes Part 91, 121, 125 and 135 operations. Total time is approximately 10,000 hours.

Flight instruction experience focused on the owner/operator (includes), and focused on operations in real world conditions:

Tailwheel

Technically Advanced Aircraft

Complex and High Performance

Multiengine

Single Pilot IFR

David is a former check airman for a Part 135 operator.  Current flight instruction activities focus on the safe, single-pilot operation of high performance aircraft under all weather conditions.  Aerobatic, unusual attitude and tailwheel operations are also areas of specialty.

David is a Colonel and pilot with the High Sierra Wing of the Commemorative Air Force flying the Navy N3N and rebuilding an F-86 Sabre Jet.  He is also a former instructor pilot, mission check pilot, SAR pilot, and drug interdiction mission pilot with the USAFA(CAP).

Over 20 years of safe aircraft operations in all weather conditions.  Skills include operating aircraft both as a part of a crew and as the pilot in command in single pilot operations.

Tailwheel experience in aircraft from the J-3 Cub to the DC-3.

Aerobatic experience in aircraft like the Pitts, Extra and T-6 Texan.

Flight experience with aerobatic and tailwheel aircraft includes both pilot in command and as the flight instructor.

Light Sport Aircraft experience.

The list of aircraft owned and/or operated includes:

Pitts Special

North American AT-6

Twin Commander

Piper Apache (currently owned)

(and extensive flight experience in many other makes and models of aircraft)

David combines executive level business management experience, consulting and public speaking in both aviation and busines.  These skills provide you with someone who can communicate clearly to a wide and varied audience.

Other projects include the establishment of new standards in patient safety in the medical industry using the proven techniques and initiatives already successful in commercial aviation.  These projects include the appropriate use of automation, situational awareness and human factors issues to change the paradigm of patient safety.

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What is Black Belt Aviator?

Black Belt Aviator provides:

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Expert Witness and Litigation Support for the aviation community.  We specialize in pilot actions.

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Education, training and support for the medical community, focused on Patient Safety.  We use techniques and training that have been proven in commercial aviation for the improvement of safe outcomes in health care.

Learn more about Black Belt Aviation by contacting David Costa at 775-742-7079.