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letters such companies as Southwest, but the The 99th Pursuit Squadron: Before Tuskegee - by Mark D. Hanson ...... 44 preference of the customer still has to be taken into consideration, I think and hope. HEADLINES Second, as you can surmise, my favorite Crossfield Featured At Wright Memorial Banquet ...... 10 plane would have only one seat, mine, so Chicago-Midway Airport – More Suited For GA Than The Airlines - by Allen Penticoff ...... 13 more seats don’t impress me. I don’t think it Tax Assessment Poses Greatest Threat To Private Airport ...... 39 would (impressed me) even if I owned shares in a company, which flew such a behemoth. SECTIONS Third, a comment on another topic, the Aircraft ...... 24 History ...... 44 Airports ...... 39 Letters ...... 9 October/November issue of MIDWEST FLYER Airshows ...... 26 Minnesota Aeronautics Bulletin ...... 34 MAGAZINE: While I enjoyed LaMalfa’s report on Oshkosh 2005, the photo of the HondaJet with Awards ...... 46 Minnesota Aviation Industry News (MATA) ...... 36 the article had me reading the article, in vain, Calendar ...... 41 Museums ...... 46 for some reference to why the jet’s pass was Classifieds ...... 42 WATA Difference ...... 32 “quiet.” I have read a brief article on the plane Destinations ...... 27 Wisconsin Aeronautics Report ...... 30 in a recent issue of AOPA Pilot, but couldn’t find any text on it in MFM to accompany the Hi Jim: mation at the time. photo. I realize EAA AirVenture included much Appreciate your comments, and you are Always willing to please a reader, we too much to cover in a short article, but unless right, EAA AirVenture is huge and covering it, decided to feature the HondaJet on the cover I missed it, the photo implied some mention of fun but challenging. And for the record, our of this issue of MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE, and it somewhere, I think. Oshkosh technical writer, Jim LaMalfa, wrote included a detailed article on page 24. For Dr. James D. Quisenberry the article, but I selected the photos and I additional information on the Honda Jet, go to Board Secretary & Director couldn’t resist featuring Jim Bildilli’s great shot http://world.honda.com/HondaJet. The Cliffs at Princeville - Kauai, Hawaii of the HondaJet, with or without detailed infor- ED
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 9 EAA Photo Scott Crossfield escorts EAA’s Wright Flyer replica at Kitty Hawk, N.C., on December 17, 2003. Crossfield Featured At Wright Memorial Banquet
OSHKOSH, WIS. – The first man to fly at twice the speed of sound, Scott Crossfield, was the featured speak- er at EAA’s annual Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet, December 17, 2005, at the EAA AirVenture Museum Eagle Hangar, Oshkosh, Wis. Crossfield joined the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) as a research pilot in 1950. During his five-year
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CROSSFIELD CONTINUED plane to fly as far as lacking stability. Flight Station, Edwards, Calif., he flew Not mincing any words, he said, “It’s the X-1 and D558-II rocket planes and unstable and uncontrollable!” many experimental jets. On November Crossfield crash-landed the air- 20, 1953, Crossfield became the first plane during training in an effort to cor- person to fly twice the speed of sound at rect wing configuration problems before the controls of the D558-II “Skyrocket.” turning the controls over to the other As chief engineering test pilot for pilots. “I didn’t want anyone to fly North American Aviation, Inc., something I wasn’t willing to fly Crossfield was the driving force behind myself,” he said. the development of the record-setting It was a hard landing that got the X-15 rocket research aircraft that paved Scott Crossfield with the X-15 rocket plane. then 82-year-old test pilot thrown from the way for NASA’s Space Shuttle. the aircraft, but Crossfield got up by Crossfield went on to become an himself without injury, said a few mild executive with Eastern Airlines from 1967-73, and Senior mannered words to himself, and had the aircraft repaired and Vice President with Hawker Siddley Aviation from 1974-75. back flying without delay. From 1977 until his retirement, he was technical consultant to “The Wright brothers were never concerned about stability the House Committee on Science and Technology, where he or turning or maneuverability,” said Crossfield. “They just advised committee members on all aspects of civil aviation. wanted to fly straight ahead.” With such an impressive resume in hand, Crossfield was Crossfield said that he had to be a detective to figure out honored when asked by EAA President Tom Poberezny to how the Wright brothers flew the Flyer. Early on he deter- select and train pilots to fly EAA’s replica of the Wright Flyer mined that the faster the Flyer went, the more unstable it got. at Kitty Hawk, N. C., on December 17, 2003 – the 100th “You don’t want speed, and you don’t want power,” anniversary of powered flight. Crossfield narrated visuals at Crossfield told his students. “It was hard to convince them,” the banquet, describing the training process. In doing so, he he said, but they eventually caught on. recognized the contributions of the airplane to the human “The Wright brothers were brilliant men who solved their race, and noted that he has lived in “80 percent of aviation’s problems as they went along,” said Crossfield. And like the life.” Wright brothers, Crossfield would himself make adjustments Without taking anything away from the Wright brothers’ to the wings and limited flight controls to make the replica fly accomplishments, Crossfield said that the Flyer is the worst better. There were four pilot candidates with strong credentials, which ranged from flying vintage aircraft to jumbo jets. But 9 ; H J ? < ? ; : in the end, only one pilot could be selected to fly in the com- memorative flight, and that pilot was Kevin Kochersberger, an BWJBUJPO JOTVSBODF associate professor of mechanical engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y. QSPGFTTJPOBMT Unfortunately, on December 17, 2003, the rain-soaked sand dunes of Kitty Hawk did not make for a very successful flight, and the modern buildings in the community has had an ill-effect on the winds that made the flight successful 100 years prior. The training of all pilot candidates involved 40-50 flights in an unstable glider before flying the unstable Flyer. At one point Scott Crossfield even considered flying the aircraft him- self in the commemorate flight, but dropped out of contention C[[j m_j^ W 9[hj_\_[Z 7l_Wj_ed ?dikhWdY[ Fhe\[ii_edWb because he felt he was lacking sharp enough motor skills, and m^e YWd ^[bf oek Z[i_]d Wd _dikhWdY[ fhe]hWc je \_j as he said, “because of the importance of the mission!” oekh d[[Zi$ Crossfield’s memory and presentation was flawless that evening, and he keeps a steady schedule of speaking engage- =[d[hWb 7l_Wj_ed 7_hfehji ments year-round. 9ehfehWj[ 7_hYhW\j ;cfbeo[[ 8[d[\_ji See eaa.org for a complete calendar of upcoming EAA 9^Whj[h 9>H?IJ?7D B?; @;<< H7ICKII;D 9>H?I 12 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 Chicago-Midway Airport – DeKalb Taylor More Suited For GA Than The Airlines Municipal Airport (DKB) An Editorial By Allen Penticoff s a pilot who has flown small air- DeKalb, Illinois Aplanes into Chicago-Midway Airport, as a passenger NEW, UNHEATED, on ATA and Southwest ERECT-A-TUBE Airline flights, and as an aircraft insurance T-HANGARS adjuster for 19 years, I STARTING AT have long felt that it was only a matter of time $285/MONTH before a commercial jet went off the end of a (ILS TO RUNWAY runway, through a barri- 02—JANUARY 2007) cade, and caused some- one harm. 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It is pilot about what the approach to land- a nice terminal, and other than some ing at Midway looks like from his difficulty in getting there from outly- seat. Ask him if it is a “short field ing areas, it is a pleasant enough trav- landing.” Midway is a tiny island of eling experience, but every time our concrete surrounded by city. Its more flight returns, I think about my pilot like landing on an aircraft carrier than stopping that big, heavy, fast airplane Duffy’s Aircraft provides... • Training In An Aeronca 7AC • Written Exams • FAA Flight Exams Call 715-387-2211 or visit www.duffysaircraft.com FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 13 on that short runway. engine to cool down on a cold day. This time it happened, all the little SHOP TALK To better illustrate this, let me things conspired to create an accident. share with you what happened to me Night, snow, slick runway, landing Out in the Cold this winter in our Bonanza during the downwind, the short runway, a tad too last cold snap. long and fast. Physics rule aviation – by Ben Redman I had to run to Flying Cloud it had to happen. Glad I wasn’t along inter brings the crisp dense Municipal, Eden Prairie, Minn. for that ride, but I’ve been on some of air that gives our aircraft (FCM), to pick up a customer and it my own that were not too different, Wgreat performance and was 7 degrees Fahrenheit outside. I so I know the feeling of helplessness enjoyable flights. Everything seems to shut down at the FBO, went inside to as the runway is running out and there work better in locate and greet our customer, had a is nothing you can do. I’ve been lucky the cold as cup of coffee, and got a weather brief- and been able to get stopped. But that long as you can ing. Upon shutdown the digital oil has not been true for many a pilot; it get the darn temperature gauge read 184 degrees. happens far more often than you thing started! Thirty to 40 minutes later when we would ever know. Having a better were ready to leave, the oil temp read Perhaps it is time for Midway’s understanding around 80 degrees! Plenty warm to use to be re-evaluated. Midway would of your aircraft get going again, but if left longer, the best serve corporate and private and engine pre- “cold soak” would have begun. flying activity, particularly since the heat needs will When your engine gets cold destruction of Meigs Field. 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I strongly recommend the use of tanisaircraft.com), or E-Z Heat, Inc. at ed pilot come into play. a propeller blanket and engine blanket 1-800-468-4459 (www.e-zheat.com). K Let’s review a couple of simple while preheating below 10 degrees. If EDITOR’S NOTE: Ben Redman of Redman Aircraft facts that contribute to the cold soak you are on a ramp without a plug-in, Restoration Enterprises (Rare Aircraft Ltd.), process your engine goes through the prompt installation of your pro- Owatonna, Minn., was born and raised in Minnesota. He took his first airplane ride when he when out in the cold. peller and engine blanket upon shut- was just one week old, first soloed in a glider at age • The propeller is an aluminum down will help preserve the heat for 14, soloed in a powered plane at age 16, is current- ly checked out in 50 different aircraft, and holds a heat sync attached to the heart of your up to 4 hours. For cold Midwest flight commercial pilot certificate and instrument rating, engine that is right out in the wind operations, a good set of custom pro- with 1800 hours. He and his brother, Jeremy, are second generation aircraft mechanics and pilots to and cold. When your aircraft is sitting peller and cowling blankets are worth their father and business partner, Roy Redman, who with a naked prop, the cold has an their weight in gold… not some old retired as a Boeing 747 captain for Northwest Airlines in 1992. Ben began working on planes at open door to chill the engine from the blanket your dog won’t even use. the age of 8, and completed his first major overhaul inside out. Also keep in mind any safe way to of an engine at age 15. He has been a full-time air- craft mechanic/restoration specialist since 1994, • Most certified aircraft engines warm the cabin will help reduce and works on both antique and modern aircraft. are air cooled. They dissipate heat by excessive wear on instruments. There Specialties include powerplants, radial engines, air- frame parts fabrication, and steel tube fuselage fab- air passing through the fins on the are a couple of excellent cabin pre- rication. He is also an aircraft salesman and broker, cylinders. Even without direct airflow, heaters on the market for very reason- and a dealer for American Champion Aircraft. Ben's cylinder fins are rapidly dissipating able prices, such as the one manufac- wife, Karen, is a full-time certified flight instrument and multi-engine instrument instructor in Rare heat when exposed to the cold ambi- tured by Tanis Aircraft Services in Aircraft’s Part 141 flight school. His brother, Jeremy, ent air. Glenwood, Minnesota. is director of restoration, his father, Roy, is presi- dent, and Ben is director of maintenance. Ben is • Batteries loose power in the cold. Some make an overcomplicated particularly passionate about taildraggers and clas- A battery with little or no charge will analysis of the excess moisture creat- sics, but maintains everything from a 1929 Waco thru an L-39 jet fighter, B36TC Bonanza, and freeze, cease to provide power and ed by preheating your engine. There Cessnas. He performs an average of 30 annual will be ruined. Keeping your battery are lots of arguments on the table inspections a year. in top shape will maximize its service about this issue. There are even some life and ensure solid cranking power products that help reduce the amount on even the coldest days. I strongly of condensation in your engine while recommend the use of a small 1 or preheating. 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There were a number of folks out there who look like getting even a third- class medical would be a very Dr. John Beasley “iffy” proposition at best. So, it’s not surprising that I’m getting increasing num- bers of inquiries from my patients about either not apply- ing for a medical certificate in the first place, or not renew- ing a medical certificate. They are considering flying under unable to operate the aircraft in a safe manner. the new Sport Pilot Certificate (SPC) rule. As you However, a pilot who has had his or her last medical probably all know by now, SPC requires only a valid "denied" or "revoked" by FAA, will be required to obtain a driver’s license to serve as your medical certificate special issuance medical (or alternative evidence of med- when you fly. ical eligibility under a separate procedure being developed There are some conditions to the medical aspects of by FAA) before being allowed to base his or her medical SPC that are worth looking at. If you go to the EAA fitness solely on driver license requirements. website www.sportpilot.org/becoming/, you will find Note the first and last paragraph. In short, if you have the following information: failed to pass a medical, and do not have a valid special issuance, then you cannot use your driver’s license as your h on health Medical Certification g medical. What you must be aware of is that once the exam- To obtain a Sport Pilot Certificate, you must have iner has the FAA medical form 8500 in his or her hand, he hi either an FAA airman medical certificate or a current or she is legally obligated to complete the process. This and valid U.S. driver's license issued by a state, the District brings up the point: Should you even try to get a medical of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the certificate? Let me give you two cases. federal government, provided you do not have an official The first case involved a man, nearing 70, who is oper- denial or revocation of medical eligibility on file with FAA. ating under special issuance procedures for known coro- You then must comply with the restrictions placed on nary artery disease. He is getting older (which beats the whichever method you choose. For example, if you choose alternatives) and there were questions about whether or not Project3 10/12/04 10:53 AM Page 1 Project4to use 10/12/04 your driver's 11:02 license AM Pageas your 1 medical certificate, you he should just let his third-class certificate lapse, rather must comply with all restrictions on that license. In addi- than risk not getting another special issuance. He came to tion, and this is very important, you must not act as a pilot- me for a consultation. 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You will, of fun for about half the cost! However, woman who has a history of signifi- course, have to be prepared to pay for for now at least, I’m sticking with my cant headaches which could be due to the evaluation that will go with this Mooney and plan on seeing my AME an underlying condition. She consult- “should I go for it” consultation, but it right on schedule next year. K ed with me about whether or not to try is not likely to be terribly expensive to get a medical certificate. I reviewed and may save you a lot of grief. EAA Recommendations Would Help her records and personally didn’t feel Some have asked, reasonably, why Eliminate Medical Backlog that the headaches were disqualifying, the FAA feels you cannot use a dri- but was not at all sure that I could get ver’s license as your medical if you OSHKOSH, WIS. – Pilots would see her through the process for a third- have been denied. The FAA’s opinion improved response times to their class certificate. Since she decided – and I have some agreement with medical-certification and special- that she just wanted to fly recreation- this – is that the fact of the denial issuance applications, if policy and ally, I suggested that she not come to means that, in their opinion, you do process changes proposed by the me for an aeromedical examination, have a condition that compromises Experimental Aircraft Association are but rather just go for the SPC. Later, if safety. While you may not agree with adopted by the FAA. the headaches prove to be a non-prob- this, let us be very thankful that the The EAA Aeromedical Council lem, and she wants to try to upgrade, FAA has, in general, taken a much reviewed numerous potential solu- we’ll take the risk (and expense) of more liberal approach here. tions, including enhancing the quality going for a third-class then. But also note the second para- of data input, minimizing or eliminat- The lesson from these two cases is graph, above: If you have a medical ing delays in the multiple steps in the this: If you want to fly just for recre- issue that does pose a hazard to safe certification pathway, reducing the ation and if a SPC would meet your operation of an aircraft, then you are input burden to the [FAA’s] needs, and if you have a medical prob- not eligible to use your driver’s Aerospace Medical Certification lem that may cause difficulties with license for SPC privileges. Again, if Division through the delegation of certification, then go in for a consulta- there is a question, you may wish to authority to aeromedical examiners tion with an AME. The purpose of this discuss the issue with an AME to see [AMEs], and pursuing other meas- is to ask his or her opinion about if your problem does create a safety ures. whether or not you should apply for a problem. That’s only fair to yourself, Regarding the additional authority E medical certificate. Do not just go in your family, your friends and the to AMEs, EAA’s position paper refers for an exam because if you do, your folks on the ground. to a survey indicating that 94 percent AME will have to complete the So you may want to skip applying of AMEs are willing to take on addi- process and send the material to the for the medical and go for the Sport tional training and responsibility to FAA. Then, if you are denied, there Pilot Certificate. In my book, SPC address the problem. K will be a longer, complex and expen- sive attempt to appeal or get permis- AIRCRAFT ENGINE HEATING MADE EASY! 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To helpcurbthistrend,the On average,morethanthreeaccidentsperweekresultfromimproperfuel How lowwillyougo? www.aopa.org/safetycenter/fuel. has launcheditslatest“SafetyHotSpot,”focusingonfuel AOPA AirSafetyFoundationOnline Center AOPA AirSafetyFoundationOnlineCenter AOPA AirSafetyFoundationOnline 24/7 lenges to face. are protected. There is a battle building over the The Minnesota Civil Air Patrol FAA’s funding and a renewed push for has recently partnered with AOPA to user fees by the FAA and the airlines. enhance general aviation security in GREAT LAKES REGIONAL REPORT AOPA believes that user fees are Minnesota by using the highly suc- absolutely the wrong way to fund cessful AOPA Airport Watch program by Bill Blake America’s air traffic control system – to help identify and report any suspi- AOPA Great Lakes Regional Representative the busiest and safest ATC system in cious activity on airports. Similarly, the world. AOPA will be working dili- the State of Illinois distributed gently to prove that the current fuel tax AOPA-provided Airport Watch mate- Aviation’s Future Looks Bright, funding method and supervision of the rials to airport managers as part of its system by the Congress is the best way recent visits with the Transportation But Still Many Challenges to provide the ATC system we have. Security Administration (TSA) to There are a number of issues at general aviation airports in the state. s I the local and state level that AOPA Illinois State Representative Rich am will be addressing this year as well. Brauer has introduced HB 4235, Awrit- The redesigned Minneapolis Class B which would exempt aircraft and air- ing this arti- airspace will become effective craft parts from Illinois sales tax. The cle, the year February 16, 2006, which includes passage of this bill would help boost 2005 is draw- increasing the ceiling to 10,000 feet. the Illinois economy and stimulate ing to a AOPA will continue to urge the FAA aviation-related jobs. AOPA will be close. It is to designate VFR flyways within the working with other aviation interests time to Class B airspace to make it easier to in the state to urge passage of the bill. reflect on the traverse the Minneapolis area. There may be legislation intro- past and look Bill Blake There has been pressure for some duced in Indiana next session to to the future. time to close Indianapolis restrict or eliminate the real estate tax Although the future of General Metropolitan Airport (UMP) to allow exemption for property dedicated to Aviation appears bright, with new for local development. Recently, the aviation uses. Again, AOPA will be aircraft and avionics being produced, airport sponsor has said that it would working to protect the interests of our the beginning of the modernization of only be willing to close the airport if Hoosier state members. the flight service station (FSS) sys- an airport of equal or better quality is Despite the challenges, I continue tem, the recently approved sport air- built at a suitable location within the to be excited about the future of gen- craft and sport pilot regulations in county to replace the existing airport. eral aviation. For more information place, and the very light jets on the AOPA will be working on this issue on this and everything a pilot needs horizon, there are also many chal- to ensure that our members’ interests to know, see www.aopa.org. K Legislative Alert Shows Positive Results To Prevent Misuse of Airport Funds portation fund,” said Pete Drahn, Executive Director of WAMA. MADISON, WIS. – Coming as a Wisconsin airports, and the develop- The legislation has now been complete surprise to all Wisconsin air- ment of a spaceport in Sheboygan amended to make available money (up ports, the Wisconsin Legislature draft- alone would leave little or no airport to $10 million) from WISDOT, not ed a bill, which would create a development money remaining. specifically the Bureau of Wisconsin Aerospace authority to The Wisconsin Airport Aeronautics. Since bureau funds are design, develop and operate “space- Management Association (WAMA) not segregated, the amendment does- ports and spacecraft,” and develop a responded quickly, got its lobbyist into n’t completely protect the aviation spaceport in Sheboygan, Wis. The action, and summoned all members to community – more specifically “air- source of state funding for these proj- contact their state representatives and ports,” which depend on these funds ects was to be the Wisconsin have the legislation shelved until an for airport development projects. Department of Transportation (WIS- alternate source of funding can be WAMA will be contacting its mem- DOT) Segregated Transportation identified. bers to have them urge their state leg- Fund. If the legislation passed “At best, such a proposal is islators to help ensure that money for (Assembly Bill 770 and Senate Bill decades premature, totally unjustified, the spaceport does not come from 352), this non-state agency (an author- a tremendous waste of state resources, existing programs of WISDOT, but ity) would take money away from and a blatant attack on the state trans- rather from new sources of revenue. K FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 19 Aircraft Mechanic Liability: “respondent did not perform the work involved, he signed as mechanic and is, therefore, held accountable for the If You Sign, Your Certificate Is On The Line work and the manner of its perform- by Greg Reigel ance.” The NTSB then affirmed the Attorney At Law law judge’s 60-day suspension of the ost aircraft mechanics under- mechanic’s certificate. stand their responsibility for The Adili case presents a good les- Mthe work they perform on an son as to the responsibility and risk aircraft. However, what some mechan- associated with a mechanic’s signing ics may not understand is that a of an aircraft logbook and returning mechanic who signs off on an aircraft’s an aircraft to service when the logbook for work performed by another mechanic doesn’t actually perform the is also responsible for that work as work. In that situation, the mechanic well. A National Transportation eiman will be held accountable for the work Safety Board (NTSB) opinion that was, or was not performed, from 2003 illustrates this point. regardless of who did or did not per- In Blakey v. Adili, the FAA form the required work. Photo by Dave W The moral of the story is that a alleged that a mechanic violated 14 Greg Reigel C.F.R. 43.13(a) by failing to per- mechanic needs to confirm that all form a gear retraction test after drop test required by the aircraft man- work required by an aircraft’s manual changing a flat tire on a Cessna ual following a tire change was not was actually performed and satisfy completed prior to returning the air- him or herself that the work that was aviation law 402. FAR 43.13(a) generally pro- vides that aircraft maintenance craft to service. It sought to suspend performed was done in accordance must be performed in accordance with the mechanic’s certificate. with the manual. If this isn’t done, a the manufacturer’s aircraft manual. Although testimony at the hearing mechanic takes a chance that he or In that case, the tire was changed as to whether the mechanic actually she could be held responsible for and documents were completed indi- performed theWinona tire changeStateDark on the 3/20/05air- 1:51improper PM Pageor omitted 1 work. Don’t let cating that the tire was changed and the plane was conflicting, the law judge this happen: Be diligent and be safe.K brake system was bled, but with no ref- held and the NTSB affirmed that the EDITOR’S NOTE: Greg Reigel is an attorney with erence to any gear retraction test. The mechanic was responsible for any work Reigel & Associates, Ltd., a law firm located in Hopkins, Minnesota, which represents clients in mechanic signed the aircraft’s logbook performed, or not performed, by virtue aviation and business law matters and returned it to service as airworthy. of his returning the aircraft to service. 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All training at Roger Aviation is conducted on a one-on- one basis. While certain core subjects are covered, flexibil- ity in the course structure allows individuals to progress at their own pace. Roger Aviation’s Frasca 242 is a full-sized, dual visual, airline-class simulator. It includes a custom designed audio/video recording system that offers debriefing capa- EASA.145.5126 bilities previously found only at airline training centers. Avionics include an approach-certified KLN90B GPS, dual needle RMI, radar altimeter, pressurization, KFC150 autopilot, flight director and an HSI. The simulator is designed as a Beechcraft Baron 58P, but is capable of being configured to the performance fig- ures of most piston twin and high-performance single- engine aircraft including the Cessna 300 and 400 series, Cessna singles, Beech twins and singles, and Piper twins 22 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 and singles, including the Malibu. plished solely in advanced I fly a Cessna 182 and found the levels of aircraft flight simu- Frasca 242 very compatible. lators, and of course, in actu- The Frasca 242 is controlled al aircraft. by the instructor or operator from Some insurance compa- the Graphical Instructor Station nies have made sim training (GISt). The instructor is able to all but mandatory for larger input changes in weather condi- twins, and may offer dis- tions, aircraft loading, and systems counts on premiums to those failures without interrupting the who complete a program. But flight. In addition, the GISt allows the two main reasons sim the aircraft to be relocated to vir- training is good for you is to tually any airport in the United increase your skill level and States for maximum training effi- proficiency, and as a result, ciency and realism. boost your confidence. (L/R) Keith Harlan, President, A.M. Cohron & Son, Inc., Atlantic, There are a host of reasons Iowa, receives some instrument proficiency training from Brad Since I was at Roger why flight simulator training is LaZerte of Roger Aviation. LaZerte is also a First Officer with Aviation to brush up on my useful: 1) It costs less per hour Mesaba Airlines. Harlan owns a 1978 Piper Archer. approaches and to maintain than flying an airplane, especially my instrument currency, considering recent fuel price increases. 2) It is safer and being able to simulate approach after approach, and STOP better to receive instruction in a sim when both the stu- the approach and discuss how it might be flown better, was dent’s and instructor’s heads can be inside the cockpit, con- a real advantage in the sim over in-flight. centrating on the instruments, and not looking outside for In order to maintain one’s instrument currency, FAR traffic. 3) Students can more easily concentrate on learning 61.57 (c) (1) states that “No person may act as pilot in power settings, establishing good flows, and use checklists command (PIC) under instrument flight rules (IFR) unless more effectively. he (she) has completed in the prior six (6) months: Specific certification practical tests may now be accom- CONTINUED ON PAGE 29 2 IA's 6 A & P's Maintenance Restoration Avionics Parts Sales Training Owatonna Airport • Owatonna, MN 507-451-6611 • www.rareaircraft.com FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 23 Experimental HondaJet Makes Public The result of 19 years of research World Debut At EAA AirVenture on small aircraft, HondaJet includes a series of innovations. The NLF wing OSHKOSH, WIS. – With a demon- and NLF fuselage nose were devel- stration flight that included several oped through extensive analysis and flybys and a perfect landing in front wind-tunnel testing. These designs of a packed crowd of aviation enthu- help HondaJet achieve a low drag siasts, the experimental HondaJet coefficient. made its public world debut at the HondaJet’s patented over-the-wing Experimental Aircraft Association engine-mount configuration helps (EAA) AirVenture-Oshkosh 2005 fly- HondaJet eliminate the need for a structure to in at Oshkosh, Wis. mount the engines to the rear fuselage Boasting a number of innova- pounds thrust at takeoff power. and, thus, maximizes the space in the y tions including a patented over- Honda first announced the fuselage. Further, by determining the the-wing engine-mount configura- achievement of HondaJet in optimal position for the engines, the tion, a natural-laminar flow (NLF) December 2003, shortly after over-the-wing mount actually reduces wing and fuselage nose, and an HondaJet took its first test flight from drag at high speed to improve fuel advanced all-composite fuselage its base at Piedmont Triad Airport in efficiency. structure, the experimental Greensboro, N.C. The advanced all-composite fuse- HondaJet is an advanced, light- HondaJet’s construction and test- lage structure consists of a combina- cover stor weight, compact business jet that ing in the U.S. is also evidence of tion of honeycomb sandwich structure features far better fuel efficiency, continued growth and deepening roots and co-cured stiffened panels. It was more available space in the fuselage, of Honda research and development developed to reduce weight and manu- and higher cruise speed than conven- in America, according to Michimasa facturing costs. This experimental air- tional aircraft in its class. The Fujino, HondaJet project leader and craft is also outfitted with a state-of- HondaJet is powered by two Honda vice president of Honda R&D the-art glass cockpit with an integrated HF-118 engines, each rated at 1,670- Americas, Inc. CONTINUED ON PAGE 38 24 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 Raytheon Aircraft Company Announces Certification of the Beechcraft Baron G58 at Oshkosh in August 2004, and the The first piston-twin with a fully integrated avionics system certification of its sister ship, the new Bonanza G36 on November 3, 2005. Formerly the Beechcraft Baron 58, the newly designated Beechcraft Baron G58 also features new paint and logo designs. Complete with the fully integrated Garmin autopilot GFC 700™ system and GWX68TM weather radar, the G1000 also fea- tures the following as standard system Garmin G1000 integrated avionics system. Beechcraft Baron G58. components for the Baron G58: • Primary flight display (PFD) WICHITA, KAN. – Raytheon “Truly the most refined piston- with a large 10” LCD format. Aircraft Company has received the twin ever built, the Beechcraft Baron • Multi-function display (MFD) on Federal Aviation Administration continues to represent the pinnacle of a second 10” LCD. (FAA) type certification of the high-performance piston-twin air- • Solid-state Attitude and Heading Beechcraft Baron G58. craft,” said Randy Groom, president Reference System. Featuring Garmin’s G1000 integrated of Beechcraft. “Now, coupled with • Integrated digital air-data com- avionics system as standard equip- the fully integrated G1000 avionics puter. ment, the dual-display system inte- system, there just isn’t any other air- • Integrated Mode S transponder grates Garmin’s innovative GFC craft in this class that provides such a with (TIS) Traffic Information Service. 700™ autopilot and GWX68™ color combination of performance, comfort • Dual integrated radio units pro- weather radar. The combined package and integrated avionics.” vide WAAS-capable and IFR provides improved situational aware- Certification follows the product approved GPS. ness, increased functionality, and name changes announced in May of • XMTM WX satellite weather reduced pilot workload. 2005, the avionics upgrade announced datalink. Introducing the World's First Certified Application of the Fully Integrated Garmin G1000 Glass Flight Deck The G1000 Avionics Suite is a completely integrated system including two 10.4" displays, a Primary Flight Display and Multi-Function Display, Traffic, Terrain, Weather, Engine Monitoring and unsurpassed Reliability. Also available on the TwinStar DA42! For a Demonstration Flight and Ordering Options, Contact ASI (952) 941-6255 :: [email protected] :: www.asijetcenter.com Flying Cloud Airport :: Eden Prairie, MN ASI JET CENTER FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 25 • Integrated XMTM digital audio EAA AirVenture-Oshkosh To Feature B-29 & LB-30 (B-24) system with more than 120 channels. • L3 Skywatch® 497 Traffic Advisory System displayed on the MFD. • L3 Stormscope® Lightning Detection display on the MFD. • Honeywell KN63 Distance Measuring Equipment selectively coupled with NAV 1 or NAV 2. The Beechcraft Baron G58 is pow- LB-30 “Diamond Lil” B-29 “Fifi” ered by twin 300 hp Teledyne Continental I0550-C, six-cylinder, fuel- OSHKOSH, WIS. – Two of the great- LB-30 “Diamond Lil” are extremely injected engines. It has a top speed of est airplanes from the World War II rare flying examples of these aircraft 202 knots (222 mph) and a maximum era, the Boeing B-29 and models, which played significant range of more than 1,000 nm and seats Consolidated LB-30 (B-24), will be roles during World War II. These two up to six. More than 7,000 Barons have present at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh airplanes represent the highest been built since 1966. 2006, July 24-30, at Wittman American bomber technology from Raytheon Aircraft Company Regional Airport in Oshkosh. the beginning and end of the war. designs, manufactures, markets and EAA AirVenture 2006, the 54th The Boeing B-29 “Superfortress” supports Beechcraft and Hawker air- annual convention of the is perhaps best known as the aircraft craft for the world’s commercial and Experimental Aircraft Association, from which the first atomic bomb was military markets. welcome the airplanes from the dropped on Hiroshima, Japan in 1945. For additional information, contact Commemorative Air Force (CAF) as That aircraft named “Enola Gay,” is Todd Jackson at Elliott Aviation at part of its “Ghost Squadron,” based in on exhibit at the NASM Udvar-Hazy 952-944-1200. K Midland, Texas. The B-29 “Fifi” and Museum in Washington, D.C. “Fifi,” D• Molly Ad2 3/24/05 11:00 AM Page 1 the CAF’s B-29, is the world’s only airworthy example of the B-29, which was designed as a replacement for the older B-17s and B-24s, with longer Why Use R.C. Avionics? range, greater bomb loads, and capa- ble of flying at 30,000 feet. The Consolidated LB-30 is one of the earliest models of the famed B-24 “Liberator” bomber and the oldest of the only two or three airworthy exam- ples of this airplane that still exist. It was built in 1940 and purchased by Great Britain before the start of that nation’s Lend-Lease program with the United States - hence, the LB-30 des- ignation as Consolidated’s 30th model in its Land Bomber series. More than 18,000 of the LB-30/B-24 model were produced. Both warbirds will be parked on We Can Give You One Good Reason. the main AeroShell Square showcase Aircraft: Your Life Support System! ramp at AirVenture (www.airventure.org). K If you have an aviation story to tell, • St. Paul • Anoka County email DESIGN • SYSTEMS • INSTALLATION • Rochester • New Richmond [email protected] 1-800-383-0281 www.rcavionics.com [email protected] 26 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 The Florida Keys Await Pilots MARATHON & KEY WEST, FLA. – Getting back up to speed follow- ing damaging winds and flooding from a series of hurricanes in 2005 are the Florida Keys. Trees were either damaged or uprooted, 40,000 vehicles including dozens of aircraft at Marathon and Key West were destroyed – mostly from water damage – as were the lower floors of homes, hotels and rental property. Some watercraft and docks were likewise damaged or sunk. But nothing could destroy the spirit of true Floridians as most have returned to their daily lives and rou- tines, and tourism is getting back to normal. There are only two public airports in the Florida Keys – Florida Keys Marathon (MTH) and Key West International (EYW). 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Fisher Service established the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society Museum where visitors may view, touch and even buy some & of the riches of the Atocha and “Santa Margarita.” Installations If flying to the Keys VFR, remember to contact the Key West Naval Air Station Chica (NQX) before entering the air- (651) 209-8430 space. For information on the Florida Keys, visit www.fla- keys.com, or call 1-800-FLA-KEYS. K OWATONNA, MINNESOTA 28 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 SIM TRAINING FROM PAGE 23 to make the approach, and you only sim has a slightly different instrument • At least six (6) instrument get that confidence through training. configuration, and the radios and GPS approaches. Using the sim, the instructor can are different than what I am used to. • Holding procedures. pretend to be an air traffic controller, But it took just a matter of minutes to • Intercepting and tracking courses so you don’t have to sacrifice not get comfortable, and from there, the through the use of navigation systems. practicing clearance read-backs and challenge was to just try and make the These requirements can be fulfilled other ATC interactions in sim training. approaches as clean as I could. in either actual instrument or simulated Just like an actual flight lesson in My instructor was Steve Nuebel – instrument conditions. And if six an aircraft, you brief with the instruc- an experienced air traffic controller, months pass without becoming current, tor before the flight to determine what airline pilot and flight instructor. He you have another six months to do so, approaches you will be executing and was a controller in New York when either with a safety pilot in flight, or to determine student needs, and the opportunity to fly regional jets with an instructor in a sim. If, howev- debrief following your lesson to see with Com-Air came up. He has been er, another six months pass and you how well you did. a CFII at Roger Aviation since 1997. still are not current, you will be Of course, simulators are not per- We selected Flying Cloud Airport required to fly (or sim) with an instru- fect. The elevator control is especially (FCM) and Anoka County-Blaine ment instructor (CFII) and receive an sensitive as compared with an actual Airport (ANE) in the Twin Cities as the instrument proficiency check (IPC). aircraft, but such sensitivity will only airports we would be practicing The requirements for an IPC are make you a better pilot, and your approaches. The approaches we worked more involved than maintaining your approaches in an actual aircraft, more on included the ILS approach to own instrument currency, and include precise. Runway 10R at FCM, VOR approach such procedures as circling approach- In the sim, you can perform some to Runway 9 at ANE, and VOR/DME es, partial-panel approaches, single- maneuvers and in-flight emergencies approach to Runway 27 at ANE. We engine approaches (for multi-engine safely and without damage to an air- did a hold at the Gopher VOR, received pilots), and unusual attitudes. But an craft, such as spin recovery, full radar vectors, and landed at each airport IPC is not a flight test. It’s a flight power-out emergency landings, in- in simulated instrument conditions. lesson that ends with an endorsement, flight fires, an engine failure at 100 S CONTINUED ON PAGE 46 and can be done in a flight simulator. feet after takeoff, an engine out on an Personally, I like having my CFII ILS approach in IMC, and other give me an IPC workout at least once a forced landing scenarios. GET NOTICED! year, and the neat thing about using a “Situational” training in a flight flight simulator is that you can pick simulator teaches pilots to recognize an Register Your your weather. If you want to fly an abnormal situation and what measures approach to minimums, you can, and to take, so if the situation actually does Flight School in reality, a lot of 100-hour-per-year arise, the pilot can react with knowl- instrument rated pilots pick their edge, experience and confidence. 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We We all know crosswinds are a fact The crab method is executed by Jeffery Taylor may have had a of life. Even when the METAR says establishing a heading (crab) toward great flight, held course and altitude the wind is calm, light and variable or the wind with the wings level so that within tight limits and made good even directly down the runway, you the airplane’s ground track remains choices regarding the weather and all always have to be prepared for some aligned with the centerline of the run- of the myriad of critical decisions wind drift. Many times, I’ve seen stu- way. This crab angle is maintained required during a flight. But we, and dent pilots surprised by wind drift until just prior to touchdown, when the our passengers, look at the landing like after being lulled into a sense of “no- longitudinal axis of the airplane must a final exam. Without a smooth land- wind” with this type of wind report. be aligned with the runway to avoid ing, we probably will give ourselves There are two methods of accom- sideward contact of the wheels with less than a passing grade. plishing a crosswind approach and the runway. If a long final approach is They don’t happen often enough, landing - the “crab” method and the being flown, the pilot may use the crab but I’m always in search of what I “wing-low” method. Although the method until just before the roundout call a “roller.” You know the kind. It’s crab method may be easier for the is started and then smoothly change to where everything comes together just pilot to maintain during final the wing-low method for the remain- right and you don’t really feel the approach, it requires a high degree of der of the landing. touchdown - you just hear the wheels judgment and timing in removing the The wing-low method will com- start to roll. I can’t think of a greater crab immediately prior to touchdown. pensate for a crosswind from any sense of accomplishment as a pilot The wing-low method is recommend- angle, but more important, it enables than when I’m able to pull off a ed in most cases, although a combina- the pilot to simultaneously keep the “roller.” tion of both methods may be used. airplane’s ground track and longitudi- While the perfect landing is Which method you use is a matter of nal axis aligned with the runway cen- always a goal, we all know surface preference and experience. I always terline throughout the final approach, winds, especially crosswinds, play a encourage new pilots to use the wing- roundout, touchdown, and after-land- significant role in how good a landing low method so they can get their ing roll. This prevents the airplane we make. Crosswind landings are hands and feet moving in the right from touching down in a sideward probably the most challenging maneu- direction, but you should also consid- motion and imposing damaging side ver for a pilot, and there are several er that passengers are a little uncom- loads on the landing gear. To use the strategies we can employ to increase fortable with an extended final in a wing-low method, align the airplane’s our odds of a smooth landing. wing-low attitude. heading with the centerline of the 30 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 runway, note the rate and direction of but the application of a crosswind is being held in the crosswind correc- drift, and then promptly apply drift correction is continued as necessary tion. To prevent swerving in the correction by lowering the upwind to prevent drifting. Since the airspeed direction the nosewheel is offset, the wing. The amount the wing must be decreases as the roundout progresses, corrective rudder pressure must be lowered depends on the rate of drift. the flight controls gradually become promptly relaxed just as the nose- When the wing is lowered, the air- less effective. As a result, the cross- wheel touches down. plane will tend to turn in that direc- wind correction being held will tion. It is then necessary to simultane- become inadequate. When using the Crosswind After-landing Roll ously apply sufficient opposite rudder wing-low method, it is necessary to Particularly during the after-land- pressure to prevent the turn and keep gradually increase the deflection of ing roll, special attention must be the airplane’s longitudinal axis aligned the rudder and ailerons to maintain given to maintaining directional con- with the runway. In other words, the the proper amount of drift correction. trol by the use of rudder or nosewheel drift is controlled with aileron, and the Do not level the wings - keep the steering, while keeping the upwind heading with rudder. The airplane will upwind wing down throughout the wing from rising by the use of now be side slipping into the wind just roundout. If the wings are leveled, the aileron. enough that both the resultant flight airplane will begin drifting and the While the airplane is decelerating path and the ground track are aligned touchdown will occur while drifting. during the after-landing roll, more and with the runway. If the crosswind Remember, the primary objective is to more aileron is applied to keep the diminishes, this crosswind correction land the airplane without subjecting it upwind wing from rising. Since the is reduced accordingly, or the airplane to any side loads that result from airplane is slowing down, there is less will begin slipping away from the touching down while drifting. airflow around the ailerons and they desired approach path. become less effective. At the same To correct for strong crosswind, Crosswind Touchdown time, the relative wind is becoming lowering the upwind wing a consider- If the crab method of drift correc- more of a crosswind and exerting a able amount increases the slip into the tion has been used throughout the greater lifting force on the upwind wind. As a consequence, this will final approach and roundout, the crab wing. When the airplane is coming to result in a greater tendency of the air- must be removed the instant before a stop, the aileron control must be plane to turn. Since turning is not touchdown by applying rudder to held fully toward the wind. desired, considerable opposite rudder align the airplane’s longitudinal axis Landing an aircraft is one of the must be applied to keep the airplane’s with its direction of movement. This most challenging and rewarding longitudinal axis aligned with the run- requires timely and accurate action. aspects of flying. Where else do you way. In some airplanes, there may not Failure to accomplish this will result get such immediate feedback on your be sufficient rudder travel available to in severe side loads being imposed on performance? We all know we could compensate for the strong turning ten- the landing gear. make the perfect flight, but your pas- dency caused by the steep bank. If the If the wing-low method is used, sengers will remember your flight by required bank is such that full oppo- the crosswind correction (aileron into the landing you make. So get out and site rudder will not prevent a turn, the the wind and opposite rudder) should practice for that final exam. Fly safe wind is too strong to safely land the be maintained throughout the round- and happy landings. Maybe your next airplane on that particular runway out, and the touchdown made on the one will be a “roller.” with those wind conditions. Since the upwind main wheel. airplane’s capability will be exceeded, During gusty or high-wind condi- UPCOMING SEMINARS it is imperative the landing is made on tions, prompt adjustments must be a more favorable runway either at that made in the crosswind correction to Mechanic’s Refresher & Inspection airport or at an alternate airport. assure that the airplane does not drift Authorization (IA) Renewal Seminar Flaps can and should be used dur- as the airplane touches down. This year’s training seminar will be ing most approaches since they tend As the forward momentum held in Stevens Point on February 26, to have a stabilizing effect on the air- decreases after initial contact, the 2006 at the Country Springs Hotel plane. The degree to which flaps weight of the airplane will cause the (formerly Holiday Inn). WisDOT holds should be extended will vary with the downwind main wheel to gradually the refresher course annually for A &P airplane’s handling characteristics, as settle onto the runway. mechanics with inspection authoriza- well as the wind velocity. In airplanes where the nosewheel tion that need to renew their authoriza- steering is interconnected with the tion by attending eight hours of train- Crosswind Roundout (Flare) rudder, the nosewheel may not be ing. This year’s agenda includes: a Generally, the roundout can be aligned with the runway as the wheels Cirrus Design representative who will made like a normal landing approach, touch down because opposite rudder CONTINUED ON PAGE 43 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 31 Wata Diff Maskhead 1/22/05 1:53 PM Page 1 WATA Difference WISCONSIN AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION Some Things To Check Following Your Annual Aircraft Inspection & Routine Maintenance by Chuck Swain hen we take our planes into words, a lot of parts are disturbed dur- the shop for an annual ing the process out of necessity. Winspection and routine Now with a conscientious aircraft maintenance, any reputable aircraft inspector, everything will hopefully technician thoroughly goes through be put back together the way it was, every nook and cranny checking or improved in most instances, and everything. Inspection plates are the aircraft will be ready to go. But if removed, controls are inspected, your technician is like most GA tech- Wata Board DirAug05 11/28/05 7:43 PM Page adjusted1 and lubricated.... the battery nicians, he/she works on an endless and ELT is checked and oftentimes array of different types of aircraft, removed from the aircraft for replace- gets interrupted during the day while ment or maintenance... the oil is working like anyone else in any pro- changed and the cylinders are fession, including medical surgeons, checked for compression.... the elec- and is watching the clock to make trical system and lights are checked.... sure he/she gets all of his/her sched- all of the surfaces of the aircraft are uled work completed in time to pre- WATA checked for damage... and there is a pare for the next day, and to provide Serving Wisconsin By Air thorough review of Airworthiness you with a cost-effective service with- Since 1943 Directives to ensure compliance, and out wasting your valuable time and Membership Open To much, much more. money. 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In other words, it is For Membership Application Call FAA – so you might learn more about better to be safe than sorry! 920-303-0709 your aircraft, and help with some of Here are a few things to check Wisconsin Aviation Trades Ass’n the menial tasks which saves your before taking off following your N46W23355 Lindsay Rd. technician time, and you money! annual inspection or other routine Pewaukee, WI 53072 But have you ever thought of maintenance: President – Jeff Baum doing a thorough preflight inspection 1) Conduct a thorough preflight Vice President – Craig Devenport Secretary – Jay Griggs following your annual inspection? You inspection using your aircraft written Treasurer – Bruce Botterman might not think it is necessary because checklist. Your written checklist will Additional Director – Peter Laper you have trust in your aircraft inspec- ensure that you do not forget any tor, but besides being required by the essential items. Save your memory Send News Items To: for an emergency. “WATA Difference” FAA, it is definitely a good idea. P.O. Box 199 During an annual inspection, so 2) Make sure that any tow bars Oregon, WI 53575-0199 much of the aircraft is either “opened used to move your aircraft have been PH: (608) 835-7063 up,” as in the case of inspection plates, removed. Email:FAX: [email protected] (608) 835-3323 carpeting, covers and various compo- 3) Look for any inspection covers Website:www.wataonline.org nents which are removed. In other that may not have been securely fas- 32 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 tened, or are missing screws. batteries in your flashlight, as this too 4) Check your oil dipstick to make is the pilot’s responsibility. Ask Pete! sure oil has been added following the 11) On the takeoff roll, watch for oil change, and check for possible any peculiarities in handling charac- by Pete Schoeninger leaks around the oil filter. If your air- teristics, or unusual sounds, smells Email your questions craft technician has not yet completed and instrument readings. to [email protected] a run-up following the oil change to 12) Stay in the pattern for a few check for leaks, be sure you do prior minutes to ensure that all systems are ave a to leaving the ramp. operating properly. You may even question 5) Inspect any aircraft components wish to practice a couple of touch and Habout that may have been replaced, such as goes to give you and your aircraft operating your air- wheel pants, and tires to ensure prop- plenty of time to fly within a safe craft in a safe and er inflation, and that the bolts and operating environment in the event of efficient manner, screws are securely fastened. a mechanical problem. buying or selling a 6) Be sure your ELT switch is in Remember, the ultimate responsi- plane, or aircraft the “armed” position, and listen on bility for the condition and upkeep of ownership? Then “Ask Pete,” Pete 121.5 Mhz on your aircraft radio to aircraft is that of the owner and pilot, Pete Schoeninger ensure that the ELT has not acciden- so be sure to always conduct a thor- Schoeninger. tally gone off during maintenance. ough “post inspection” after leaving Q: For years I have resisted buying an engine 7) Be sure to take a fuel sample to your favorite maintenance facility, heater as I rarely fly in the winter. Now, I will be check for water and contaminants. and prior to takeoff. flying more in the winter. Do you really think I should get a preheater...and do you have any 8) Immediately after engine start- We welcome your feedback on this tips on how to use one? up, check for proper oil pressure and article, and suggestions for future top- A: Yes, get one, and get a good one. Unless the engine operating temperature. ics. Email [email protected]. heater manufacturer recommends differently, I would recommend NOT leaving the heater on 9) Prior to takeoff, conduct a com- Thank you! K continuously for weeks at a time (some heaters plete engine run-up and again, check EDITOR’S NOTE: Chuck Swain has been an can make some condensation.) Also make for proper oil pressure and engine oper- aircraft maintenance technician for nearly four unplugging the engine heater one of the last W decades, and has successfully operated Beaver ating temperature. If you suspect any- things you do before your preflight and launch, Aviation, Inc. at Dodge County Airport, Juneau, instead of one of the first. I have seen owners thing out of the ordinary, taxi back and Wis., for most of his career. Swain is a past unplug their heater, then spend 45 minutes president of the Wisconsin Aviation Trades monitor the gauges, unless, of course, Association, and a past board member. 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They also help ensure that there is a good conduit for n a previ- supporters of that “function” to help two-way flow of information on their ous col- ensure it is successful and grows. airport. Iumn, I When aviators work together, what Airport tenant groups can also asked the ques- can be accomplished overall is amaz- help organize airport open houses, tion ‘why are ing. Start by developing an active, fly-ins and air shows, and implement you holding cohesive “airport tenant group.” By AOPA’s Airport Watch Program to short?’ I asked simply keeping up an open dialogue safeguard the security of their local this in refer- with the airport manager, and local, airport. One can also see clearly that ence to why state, and federal leaders, tenants – an airport without a strong and viable aviators are not together with other aviators and avia- tenant group faces significant chal- out there in Ray Rought tion supporters – can help to ensure lenges in today’s competitive and fis- large numbers the continued support and growth of cally restrained environment. talking to, and educating their city, aviation. With airport tenants and users state, and federal leaders about avia- Anoka County-Blaine Airport, and working together to support, improve, tion. For aviation, or any worthwhile Minneapolis-Crystal Airport in the promote and protect their airports, as cause, program, or function to survive Twin Cities, for instance, have strong well as to have their individual needs the pressures of the various compet- and very active tenant groups. The met, the end-result of their “team” ing or opposing forces, it takes a con- achievements of these groups are evi- efforts will be a better airport for certed and consistent effort by the dent in the continued growth and suc- them and their community. K PASSION FOR FLIGHT As her aviation capabilities contin- ued to grow, Kokenge began flying MNDOT Aeronautics Welcomes Trina Kokenge To Staff for Skyway Airlines, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, flying the rina Yakima, Washington, and attended Beech 1900 for three years. Her skills Kokenge, San Diego State University, where and professional attitude helped her to Ta highly she earned a degree in English. While earn a slot flying for Northwest experienced pro- at the University, she enjoyed watch- Airlines (NWA). There she flew the fessional pilot, ing aircraft flying around the campus. DC-9, Airbus A-319 and A-320, and flight instructor It was then that she decided, “I want the Boeing 757. She completed more and aircraft to learn to fly!” than six years of service with NWA. owner/operator, Kokenge began her flying career Kokenge owns a Decathlon joined the with gusto, earning her private pilot 8KCAB. “I love flying low and slow, Minnesota certificate and continuing on to earn and seeing the countryside.” said Department of Trina Kokenge her instrument rating, and commercial Kokenge. “A person can miss a lot of Transportation, Office of Aeronautics, and flight instructor pilot certificates. beauty when flying at high altitude.” as an aviation representative, January She then moved to Middleton, Kokenge’s uncle who used to fly 3. Wisconsin, where she worked as a for the airlines, encouraged her in her Kokenge was born and raised in flight instructor. aviation career. Her father obtained 34 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 his private pilot certificate right about single-engine seaplane rating. She is a are readily evident. Now, aviation in the time she obtained her CFI. CFI ASEL, AMEL, Instrument Minnesota will be the beneficiary of Kokenge holds an ATP single and Instructor, and an AG II. Kokenge’s her many talents, skills, and passion multi-engine land, and a commercial dedication and passion for aviation for flight. K Winter Flying Tips elements, which can cause injury or death. If you find yourself in this sce- by Trina Kokenge nario, it may be best to consider the following points: s the weather approaches briefly stop at an airport with minimal 1. Stay with your aircraft. It will colder temperatures, it is aircraft services. In these instances, to provide shelter and warmth. It will Aappropriate to review winter maintain residual heat from the air- also be the first place emergency flying. Not only does your aircraft craft’s engine, bring along a blanket responders will look for you. need special attention, pilots and pas- or cowl wrap. 2. If your aircraft radio still works, sengers may need to remember winter Passengers and pilots should be attempt to broadcast on 121.5 to other weather tips as well. cognizant of colder temperatures as airborne aircraft. Colder temperatures are difficult well. It is easy to prepare a few essen- 3. Ensure your ELT is operating and for aircraft, especially during engine tials to bring along on your flight if transmitting an emergency signal. starts below freezing. Before flying, you find yourself with an unexpected 4. Use your cell phone if possible to it is important to pre-heat the air- stop, or emergency. make a call to authorities. craft’s engine compartment to ensure Some items to bring along on your 5. If your GPS is operational, deter- oil temperature and pressure can be flight include: mine your exact position. attained as the engine is started. 1. Hat, gloves and scarf. 6. If possible, use a portion of your Ways of assuring this are: 2. Snow boots and heavy socks. aircraft, or a highly visible item you 1. Placing aircraft in a heated hangar. 3. Goggles or sunglasses for intense can find, to allow aircraft from the air 2. Pre-heating the engine compart- sun. to spot your position. ment with hot air. 4. Matches, lighter and a flashlight. By staying with your aircraft, 3. Using a plug-in oil tank heater, 5. Blanket, sleeping bag or portable emergency workers will have an easi- which a mechanic can install in your silver insulating blanket. er time finding you. It will also be aircraft. 6. Shake-to-activate hand warmers. safer for you to stay out of the ele- 4. Wrapping the cowl with insula- 7. Thermos of hot water and non- ments until help arrives. It is easy to tors such as cowl wraps, blankets or perishable food. become disoriented, and any injuries carpeting, after flying to retain any 8. Length of rope to use as a tie- you may have sustained may degrade residual heat. down or for shelter purposes. your decision-making skills. Check your aircraft’s Pilot 9. First Aid Kit. These tips may increase the amount Operating Handbook. It may recom- It is quite likely to survive an off- of cargo you carry, decreasing your mend using a winter weight of oil dur- airport landing during the winter only useful load, but should be considered ing the colder months to decrease vis- to be confronted by exposure to the essential during winter flying. K cosity. During engine start, the pilot should closely monitor the aircraft’s “ROGER, oil temperature and pressure gauges to ensure the engine is receiving oil. It is ROGER” possible that cold, congealed oil may not provide the lubrication necessary for the engine’s cylinders. During the aircraft run-up, if the aircraft has a controllable pitch propeller, cycle the propeller several times to displace any cold oil out of the propeller hub. During flight, continue watching the engine gauges for any change in oil “I never thought our runway temperature or pressure. plowing would ever takeoff.” During winter flying, you may FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 35 MATA Maskhead 10/13/04 12:58 PM Page 1 Minnesota Aviation Industry News MINNESOTA AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION Fergus Falls Teen Wins they would like to learn to fly. The spare time to work and paying for my les- MATA Essay Contest winning essay receives a $1,000 sons. Last month I decided it was time to scholarship to be applied to flight finally get my license after three years of training at an MATA-member flight slowly accumulating hours. A month later, school. I am now a certified Private Pilot (with only 41.5 hours), and rarin’ to go to expe- Evan Culbertson, 17, of Fergus rience the world as a pilot (at the age of Falls, Minn., won the 2005 contest. 17). 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He is school and a freshman in college, have 952-944-7666 remembered by friends and customers three different jobs and no time to play as an expert balloonist and for his any sports because I have devoted my captivating personality. K 36 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 operator, Vern Georgia. A Life of Flying When the WTS came to a by Noel Allard close in 1944, Newstrom returned to Coleraine Gordon K. “Gordy” Newstrom where he took over teach- (1912 – 2005) ing there. He started Mesaba Aviation and soon n 2005, the aviation community involved his brother, Don, recorded the passing of a great as bookkeeper. In 1946, Ipilot, instructor, airport operator Newstrom purchased a and promoter, and gentleman, Gordon Seabee aircraft, and then K. Newstrom. “Gordy” to his many a cabin Waco with which friends, was born in Minneapolis, he gave sight-seeing rides Gordy Newstrom Field, Grand Rapids, Minnesota Minnesota, in 1912. He was 12 years and flew charters. old when he had his first glimpse of Newstrom continued the wonders of aviation when a sea- training pilots under the GI Bill. He ber of planes as a Cessna dealer. plane landed on Rainy Lake at built a hangar on the airport, then When the Blandin Paper Company Marcell, Minnesota, where he was another at the adjacent lake for sea- offered him a lucrative charter con- living. At age 15, in 1927, thrilled planes. More planes were acquired tract, he bought more new planes, about Lindbergh’s famous flight, and the airport was lengthened thanks including Cessna 401s and 402s. He Newstrom took his first airplane ride to Newstrom’s lobbying of the city estimates he made over 600 charter and in 1929, witnessed a big fly-in council. With a reputation for success, trips for Blandin into Minneapolis and airshow at Coleraine, Minnesota. A the City of Grand Rapids sought him Chicago alone. In 1970, Newstrom sister ship of the “Spirit of St. Louis” out in 1949 and convinced him to sold Mesaba Aviation to the being flown by Dusty Rhodes was open a branch of Mesaba Aviation Halvorson family of Duluth. It was giving rides and making big bucks. At there. Newstrom also operated offices later sold to the Swenson family who that time, Newstrom was working as at Deer River and Isle, Minnesota. turned it into a successful feeder air- a fishing guide at another lake nearby. More planes, more employees, more line contracted to Northwest Airlines. He contacted Rhodes and made ratings came to pass. Newstrom An associated travel business that arrangements for giving rides at this taught his brothers Don and Curt, and Newstrom started was also sold to the lake, which was also successful and his father (at age 63) to fly. He was Halvorsons. Newstrom was the main made Newstrom proud. Newstrom designated a flight examiner and over drive to further the expansion and then convinced Rhodes to do the the course of his career, gave more improvement of the Grand Rapids same thing again in 1930, but this than 4,000 tests. Airport, which is named in his honor, time he made Rhodes share the When the Coleraine Airport “Gordy Newstrom Field.” rewards. Newstrom was a business- hangar burned in 1950, Newstrom Newstrom was the guru of sea- man! drew in his wings and concentrated plane instruction and wrote a guide- Fast forward to 1942. After 12 on the operation at Grand Rapids. He book entitled “Fly a Seaplane,” which years of guiding, working as a car- sprayed crops, taught float flying, and sold around the world and is still sell- penter and construction worker, get- saw his students graduate to become ing today. Newstrom was a modest ting married to his wife, Sylvia, and airline pilots. He sold a record num- man, a great storyteller, and above all, with only few chances to take an occasional flying lesson, Newstrom finally earned his Private Pilot Certificate. He joined the Civil Air Businesses Interested In Becoming A Cosponsor of “Minnesota Aviation Industry News” Patrol, and became part owner of a T- Call 608-835-7063 or Email [email protected] Craft. During a trip to Minneapolis, he joined the Air Corps and began a Minnesota Aviation Industry News is sponsored by training course in the WTS, from # B2W/Win Air # Regent Aviation, Inc. Winona, Minnesota St. Paul, Minnesota # Wright Aero, Inc. which he earned his instructor’s rat- Maple Lake, Minnesota ing. He was then sent to Duluth, # Bolduc Aviation # Reigel & Associates, Ltd. Minnesota Aviation Minnesota, as an instructor teaching Blaine, Minnesota Aero Legal Services # Hopkins, Minnesota Trades Association Naval cadets the art of flying. He was # Midwest Flyer Magazine Eden Prairie, Minnesota then transferred to Albert Lea, Oregon,Wisconsin # Rochester Aviation, Inc. Minnesota, to instruct for fixed base Rochester, Minnesota FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 37 a gentleman. His life was touched She preceded Newstrom in death. several times by tragedy. He and Many awards were bestowed on Sylvia lost a daughter when she was 8 Gordy Newstrom over the years, years old. Their son, Keith, flying including one by Governor Perpich in four passengers for a small corpora- 1977 that named February 12th, tion out of Anchorage, disappeared on “Gordon Newstrom Day.” He was a flight in 1984. The U.S. Air Force honored by Sherm Booen on WCCO and Civil Air Patrol searched for radio and TV as a “Good Neighbor,” weeks, but could not locate the air- by Edo floats, Cessna, the City of plane. Newstrom flew to Alaska to Grand Rapids as “Businessman of the personally take part in the search, and Year,” and by the Minnesota returned to Alaska in the summer for Department of Transportation, Office six more years to fly back and forth of Aeronautics, and the Federal over the route his son was thought to Aviation Administration. In 1996, eiman have taken - to no success; no sign of Newstrom was inducted into the Keith was ever found. In later years, Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame. Sylvia, who was crippled by a fall, With Newstrom’s death, an important Photo by Dave W was in a nursing home and Newstrom figure in our fraternity is gone. K Gordy Newstrom shows respect for the visited her several times a day. He American flag during opening ceremonies at EDITOR’S NOTE: Noel Allard is president of the the 2003 Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame. told me in a letter, “I miss her badly.” Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame. 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Manitowoc County Airport • Manitowoc, Wisconsin # Aircraft Maintenance # Affordable Flight Training & Aircraft Rental # Seaplane Training # Fuel Sales: 100LL & Jet Fly-In Restaurant! 920-682-0043 www.lakeshoreaviation.com 38 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 Tax Assessment Poses Greatest Threat and revenue. To Private Airport Efforts to get the Village of Cottage Grove to buy the airport have failed up to now, even though 95 percent of the purchase price could be paid for with federal dol- lars from the Airport Improvement Program, Photos by Tom Thomas and 2.5 percent with state A new industrial park is located west of Blackhawk The roof of a newly built children’s day care center can dollars, leaving only 2.5 Airfield, Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. be seen on the approach end to Rwy. 9. percent of the cost to the COTTAGE GROVE, WIS. – If it was- had its property taxes nearly triple! municipality. The next likely buyer n't enough that after spending thou- Rumors that the airport has been would be Dane County, but there's no sands of dollars to install a paved sold to a developer are not true, offer on the table right now. If the vil- crosswind runway, having its reliever according to owner, David Strassman, lage or county would buy the airport, airport status taken away from the but the airport’s property taxes have the airport would also be eligible for FAA because of new requirements, increased, making it increasingly dif- federal and state dollars to make being denied the right to convert ficult to operate it as a private airport. improvements, and there would be orts the property to a residential airpark, In 2003, Strassman was paying more protection against encroaching p and most recently having air safety $9,500 a year on the 120-acre parcel. development. jeopardized because of private Strassman’s 2004 and 2005 tax bills With Middleton-Morey Airport on air development off the approach end were $25,000 because the property is the west side of Madison, and Dane of a runway, Blackhawk Airfield now being assessed as “development County Regional Airport on the north (87Y) in Cottage Grove, Wis., has now land,” regardless of its current use central part of the city, having FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 39 Blackhawk Airfield on the east side of they would not be a hazard to air nav- fic requirement went into effect for Madison makes for a good system of igation. The FAA did allow interested Rwy10, this would basically put air- airports serving Dane County. parties to file a petition with the FAA craft on the turbine side of the pat- Proponents hope local government in Washington, which could derail the tern. With the tall television tower 4 will realize the benefit of this trans- project. From the date of the FAA’s miles to the south with a top elevation portation system to the community, determination of no hazard to air nav- 1,623 ft. above Morey’s airport eleva- and do what it takes to ensure its igation, concerned parties had only 30 tion, the turbines have the potential of longevity. K days to respond. ‘boxing in’ the airport. The person/company proposing Also, the floor of Class C Airspace AOPA Offers Guidance For Saving the turbines is from Elgin, Illinois, not in that area is 2,300 ft. MSL. With Private Airports Wisconsin, much less the Middleton tops of 1,578 ft. MSL, that only gives area. A spokesman against the project 722 ft. to fly through in that area. If Suddenly, the rumors start: Your said, “the wind turbines can be locat- VFR pilots are required to be at least favorite privately owned airport is ed somewhere else... the Middleton 500 ft. from any structure, that gives going to be sold to a developer! What Airport can’t be moved.” them only 222 ft. of airspace to can you do? “If the airport is “With a public investment in the maneuver in the area of the turbines. privately owned, it's much more diffi- millions of dollars in the new airport, On a hazy day in the summer with cult to prevent its closing,” said one has to question why the federal low sun angles, the challenge of see- Bill Dunn, AOPA vice president of government would allow something ing and avoiding these turbines airports. “While there is much less to be built in such close proximity becomes more exciting. pressure that AOPA can bring, it's still that it would raise the minimum radar Thomas concluded by saying, “We possible to save it. And success vectoring altitude for instrument all must stay vigilant toward protect- is more likely when the majority of flights (to Dane County Regional ing our local airports. And with local pilots are involved--and Airport, located approximately 5 proactive responses by local pilots involved early.” To help with that, miles from Morey’s, from 2,400, to and the state, it is unlikely the tur- AOPA has just prepared a new “white 2.600 ft. AMSL), as well as create a bines will be constructed.” K paper” titled “Airport Closures at problem for aircraft operating under Privately Owned/Public-Use VFR in the Middleton/Waunakee Minneapolis-Crystal Airport Website Airports.” Download the document area,” said Tom Thomas, a member of (http://download.aopa.org/epilot/ the University of Wisconsin Flying CRYSTAL, MINN. – The Crystal 2006/060103airports-paper.pdf ). K Club and a former official with the Airport Community Group has devel- Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics. oped a new website for the purpose of Proposed Wind Turbines “Our airspace around airports can’t be promoting aviation and enhancing Threaten New Airport replenished... what we have is what flight safety. There are discussion we got. Once gone, it’s gone!” forums, an events calendar, photo MIDDLETON, WIS. – The Federal Thomas went on to say that with a gallery, and links to other websites. Aviation Administration (FAA) has top elevation of 1,578 ft. MSL, the See www.crystalairport.org. K given its approval for the construction turbines would be 652 ft. above of two 420 ft. wind turbines 3.6 nm Morey’s airport elevation due to the MFSubAdnorth 11/23/05 of the new 2:17 Middleton PM Page Municipal 1 higher elevation of the proposed site. Promote Your Airport Airport/Morey Field (C29) after Although they would be just outside essentially a no-comment period. The the FAA’s airport traffic pattern air- To Your Community... FAA has made a determination that space criteria, they would only be 358 If you lose your airport, although these structures exceed their ft. below C29’s traffic pattern altitude you won’t get it back! obstruction criteria for tall structures, of 1,926 ft. 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Pilots were not trained at black Americans equal oppor- courses, the tactical officers also Chanute. The commandant of cadets Btunities was well established. received officer’s training. There were was Captain Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. By 1940, pressure from black 278 enlisted men trained as armorers, On September 2, Davis became the activists and press organizations had metal workers, mechanics, welders, first black pilot to solo in the U.S. gained a tenuous foothold in the War parachute riggers, teletype operators, Army Air Corps. The Chanute detach- Department. An all-black pursuit weather observers and forecasters, ment was transferred south in October squadron was forming in the U.S Link trainer instructors, radio techni- to join the pilots. Army Air Corps. For some, the cians, and clerks. The first members of the 99th y squadron was an experiment to The practices of segregation and Pursuit Squadron broke new ground, legitimize segregation and exclu- discrimination at Chanute were less and started the tradition of technical sion. For others, it was the hard pronounced than those at Tuskegee, and academic excellence, which came fought opportunity to prove the but they did exist. The 99th was not to characterize the Tuskegee Airmen. histor capability of black Americans to issued the standard uniform; instead Perhaps Raymond E. O’Neil, the base fight for their country. The prod- they received only fatigues. With the commander at Chanute, summed it up uct was the famed Tuskegee Airmen exception of the classroom, all of the best when he said of the 99th: “These of World War II; the first squadron of facilities for the 99th were segregated, men are good soldiers . . . this is the which was the Fighting 99th. and by no means equal to their white Army, and it is a serious business The Tuskegee Airmen were more counterparts. The enlisted men were with them!” than just fighter pilots. For every also tasked with hauling coal before The partial integration that existed pilot, a team of ground crewmen sup- classes each morning. The obstacles at Chanute Field was not practiced at ported and enabled the efforts in the and discrimination faced at Chanute Tuskegee, and the aggressive adher- air. The importance of ground crews continued and escalated throughout ence to the policy of segregation and was recognized at the inception of the the squadron’s career. racially spurred inequities were 99th Pursuit Squadron. Therefore, the Despite the hardships, the men of shocking. But the 99th, as the first birth of the Tuskegee Airmen did not the 99th excelled and persevered. black unit in the Air Corps, would occur at Tuskegee, Alabama, but at Academically, the squadron achieved break barriers through which all oth- Chanute Field, Illinois, one of the pre- the highest cumulative grade point ers would follow. Benjamin Davis, mier technical training bases in the average to date, and one that has not Lemuel Custis, Charles Debow, Mac country. been equaled since. The 99th also Ross, and George Roberts received The 99th Pursuit Squadron was excelled at intramural sports. The their wings on March 7, 1942, and activated on March 22, 1941 at squadron won the 1941 base track Davis took command in August. Yet, Chanute Field. Six of the original competition, and Anthony Jones won the men remained mired at Tuskegee; men sent to Chanute were trained as Chanute’s heavyweight boxing title, a skilled combat unit devalued by tactical officers. William R. and reached near celebrity status. race. Amid fears that the 99th would Thompson and William D. Townes Socially, the men started a glee club not be deployed, Davis reassured his (armaments and weapons), Nelson and a Bible study group called the men: “My greatest desire is to lead Brooks and Wardell W. Stevenson 99th’s Christian League. this squadron to victory against the (communications), and Elmer D. On July 19, 1941, the first 12 avia- enemy.” Finally, championed by Jones and James L. 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Criticized for poor claiming five or more aerial victories), performance, the squadron was more but nor did they lose a single bomber WAUKESHA, WIS. – Aviation pio- than capable, but stifled by severe bias to enemy aircraft. Quite a feat consid- neer Dean Crites died December 25, in mission assignments. The squadron ering their missions took them to 2005 of natural causes. His aviation moved from North Africa to Sicily, Ploesti, Vienna, Munich, and Berlin. career began in 1919 when he and his and then Italy. The 99th bounced The 332nd Fighter Group flew its twin brother, Dale, helped another between several fighter groups, but last mission of World War II on April Wisconsin aviator build a glider. Dean became known as an elite ground 30, 1945. Despite their achievements, and his brother received the Billy attack unit. By July of 1944, the sacrifice, and service, the veterans of Mitchell Award in 1985 for outstand- squadron had flown 500 missions in the 332nd received little welcome ing contributions to aviation and in five campaigns, encountered the upon returning home. The color blind 1989, they were inducted into the enemy on 3,277 sorties, claimed 17 attitudes the 99th had helped nurture Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame. aerial victories, and destroyed count- during war time, did not yet extend to Crites was a member of the less ground targets. peace time. Experimental Aircraft Association and The 99th and Service Detachment The Tuskegee Airmen are an impor- a lifetime member of the Waukesha #99 were assigned to the 332nd tant part of our nation’s history. Their Aviation Club. He was preceded in Fighter Group at Ramitelli Airfield, sacrifice, courage, and triumph over death by his wife Olive E. Pries Italy, on July 6, 1944. The 332nd was adversity are a timeless legacy for all Crites, and his twin brother, Dale. comprised of the all-black 100th, Americans. The Octave Chanute Memorials should go to the Waukesha 301st, and 302nd Fighter Squadrons, Aerospace Museum, located in Aviation Club, 2525 Aviation Dr., and the 366th Service Squadron. The Rantoul, Illinois on the former Chanute Waukesha, WI 53188. K FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 45 SIM TRAINING FROM PAGE 29 my 4-hour proficiency brush-up to videos or listen to an ATC tape record- The basis of the sim training at two days of intensive training for stu- ing of an actual in-flight emergency. 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