flame that flickered each time the rock was lit, lighting the car interior faintly, but easily spotted by Johnston at 7,500 feet. It happened six days before I arrived in Tallahassee to do a story on FWC’s Italian-built twin-engine Vulcanair. FWC pilots are unique in two ways; they all are law enforcement officers and can arrest you for traffic violations on their way home after a day of protecting a forest. Second, nearly all the suspects they apprehend are armed. FWC officers hope a weapon is found because it provides the proof needed to make the case against illegal hunting, whereas most law enforcement officers in the country are hoping that a suspect is not armed. Only the Observer model has a clear nose (far right and top). Florida authorities made good use of this feature during the Gulf oil spill when this aircraft flew hundreds of hours to monitor Florida beaches. Normally it facilitates search-and-rescue operations, or aerial searches for bad guys. With extended tanks the aircraft has remained aloft well in excess of 10 hours. Curved wing tips (right) aid fuel efficiency. Backseat passengers can perform observation duties. AOPA PILOT • 76 • FEBRUARY 2011