Iowa Summer 2003 Aviation Bulletin

Governor issues kickoff proclamation FLY IOWA 2003 takes off in Cedar Rapids

Clear your schedule and mark your calendars for July 5-6 when FLY IOWA 2003 takes off at the Eastern Iowa Airport! You won’t want to miss this special celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of powered flight in the city of Cedar Rapids - once the home of the Wright brothers. FLY IOWA is an annual statewide fly- in and aviation fair created by the Iowa Aviation Promotion Group. The event is designed to promote aviation and its associated benefits across the state, and use aviation as a motivating force to encourage science, math and technology education among Iowa’s youth. Admission to FLY IOWA 2003 is free. This year’s presenting sponsor is Rockwell Collins. Based in Cedar Rapids, Rockwell Collins is a leader in aviation electronics and communications. Addi- tional sponsors for the event are the Cedar FLY IOWA 2003, go to page 4 Director’s Corner

Iowa has plenty to offer pilots, and If you would like to explore aviation summer is a great time to visit airports in Iowa you can do so by flying into the 2003 Aviation and many of the fly-ins that are hosted Council Bluffs Municipal Airport and Conference plans throughout the state. All the ones we visiting the Commemorative Air Force know about are listed on the calendar of Great Plains Wing Museum. You can also well under way events on iawings.com. If we don’t have fly to the Greenfield Municipal Airport Aviation issues continue to be yours listed, contact Michele Rouse at and visit the Iowa Aviation Museum / critically important to communities. It is [email protected] or call Aviation Hall of Fame to learn more very important that Iowa’s aviation 515-239-1691. One of the most talked about the history of aviation in Iowa. If community is aware of, and proactively about fly-ins in our state is “FLY IOWA.” your airport has an on-site attraction, let addresses, all these issues. The corner- FLY IOWA is an annual fly-in and us know. stone event for this to happen will be the aviation fair that rotates across the state. Summer is also the time of year for 2003 Annual Aviation Conference. We It is designed to promote aviation and its camps. Again this year, the Office of have assembled a great group of people many benefits to Iowa and use aviation as Aviation will be a sponsoring partner for for the planning committee who will set a motivating force to encourage science, the Youth Aerospace Education Camp the conference agenda. By the time this math, and technology education among and two Aerospace Education Council article is printed they will have had their Iowa’s youth. Teacher Workshops. Both of these events first meeting. One of this year’s main FLY IOWA is sponsored by the Iowa were great successes last year. The teacher themes will be the Centennial of Flight. Aviation Promotion Group. This year workshop was so successful, a second one As with all endeavors, the conference FLY IOWA 2003 will be held in Cedar was added this year. needs financial support from all stake- Rapids July 5-6. FLY IOWA attracts The kids’ camp will be held June 15- holders to ensure success. We know that close to 10,000 visitors each year. We 18 at the Madrid 4-H Camp and is for everyone is busy, but we need for you to expect that number to more than double young people 9-12 years of age. The kids start thinking about what role you can with the Centennial of Flight theme will build and launch rockets, design play in the success of the conference. events planned. This year our office will robots and learn about DNA. Also, tours Sponsorships and vendors are the real be bringing a half-scale model of the of the local airport are planned. You can backbone of the conference and critical to Wright Kite Flyer. Students from the learn more about the camp by visiting its success. Of course, delegate atten- Aerospace Engineering Department at www.extension.iastate.edu/4hcenter. dance is essential and we have kept the Iowa State University and Ames High The teacher workshops will be held registration fee low. Lastly, we always School students built the kite. Two June 10-11 in Sioux City and July 1-2 in need qualified speakers willing to present students will be present and attempt to Cedar Rapids. The workshops provide in their area of expertise. put the kite in the air. teachers with materials and ideas for Whatever you can do to help ensure The Office of Aviation generates a inclusion in their science classes. The the success of the 2003 Iowa Aviation new airport directory every two years. Aerospace Education Council, in associa- Conference will be greatly appreciated. We are very excited about this year’s tion with Iowa State University’s E-SET We hope that you will set aside Oct. 16- publication. The new directory gave us program, conducts the hands-on work- 17 to attend and start planning your level an opportunity to promote 2003 as the shops. of participation now. The conference will year of the “Centennial of Flight.” We This is a great time of year to take be held at the West Des Moines Marriott. also responded to the feedback we advantage of the resources your local (See the insert in this issue to register.) received and included more information airports have to offer. Your local airport Working in partnership with the Iowa about not only the airports, but attrac- could be used to host fly-ins sponsored DOT, the Iowa Public Airports Associa- tions in the surrounding areas as well. by local organizations wishing to raise tion is handling all sponsorship and The directory is a more useful guide for money for a good cause, host meetings, or vendor registrations through Association pilots who fly to Iowa airports. The 2003 host field trips for youth groups to Insight. Please contact Sue at – 2004 Airport Directory is now avail- promote careers in aviation. Check with 515-272-0648 or able. If you would like a copy, please your local airport manager to see what is [email protected]. contact Michele Rouse at 515-239-1691 available. You can also find information or [email protected]. I look forward to seeing you all at FLY regarding sponsorship, vendor booths and IOWA 2003 and other air shows around conference registration at the state. iowaairports.org. We look forward to seeing you at the conference.

2 SUMMER 2003 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN Aviation Association Update Nebraskan is first! Vernon Goff of Omaha, Neb., became major sponsor of FLY IOWA, providing the first Experimental Aircraft Associa- seed money and other assistance to the Iowa Aviation Promotion Group tion (EAA) member to receive special Cedar Rapids FLY IOWA 2003 Commit- recognition for completing a homebuilt (IAPG) Plans Active Summer tee. FLY IOWA 2003 promises to be one aircraft during aviation’s centennial year. Summer is supposed to be a slow- of the best events ever, showcasing the He finished a GlaStar I that will make its down, kick back, and relax time. Not so best of Iowa aviation. first flight during 2003. for IAPG. Activities include FLY IOWA None of the above events can happen Goff (EAA #556507) received a 2003 at Cedar Rapids, two workshops for without an enthusiastic membership of certificate of accomplishment plus a teachers in instructing on aviation and IAPG. The group is seeking to increase its limited-edition centennial data plate for space, and a Youth Camp, “Travel Your membership and get more aviation his aircraft, where he can list the make, Universe: Rockets, Robots, Airplanes, industry companies on board, as well as model and serial number of the airplane Stars, and DNA!” These projects all have individual memberships. Corporate as required under Experimental/Amateur- the footprint of IAPG and its Aerospace memberships are $100 annually and Built regulations. He received his special Education Committee. participating (individual) memberships airworthiness certificate from the Federal IAPG, working with Iowa State $20. Aviation Administration (FAA) Dec. 17, University Extension, the Iowa Space For more information on membership, 2002 - the 99th anniversary of the Wright Grant Consortium, Experimental Aircraft contact Chuck McDonald at 515-964- brothers’ first flight. Association, Federal Aviation Adminis- 1398 or [email protected]. The IAPG “We know that this centennial tration and Iowa DOT’s Office of Aviation is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. homebuilt will be the first of many that will help make all of these projects Due to state budget cuts, it no longer will take to the sky during this special happen. The two teacher workshops are receives the full extent of Iowa DOT year in aviation,” said EAA Executive set for June 10 and 11 at Sioux City, and financial backing it once enjoyed, so Vice President Bob Warner. “By building July 1 and 2 at Cedar Rapids. Both memberships, contributions and grants and flying their airplanes, these EAA workshops feature a day of class work and sustain its good work. members help maintain the legacy of the an airport field trip visiting such facilities Wright brothers, the first successful as FAA control towers, airport operations, Iowa Space Grant Consortium homebuilders.” and fixed-base operators (FBOs). It is A math teacher at Lansing Middle Any EAA member who completes a anticipated that 25 teachers will be School in Eastern Allamakee Commumity homebuilt aircraft between Dec. 17, 2002, enrolled in each workshop. School District has won a World Space and Dec. 31, 2003, is eligible for the The youth camp will enroll up to 50 Week Educational Award from the centennial recognition. Further informa- youngsters, ages 9 through 12, and will Spaceweek International tion is available by contacting EAA’s be held at the 4-H camp in Madrid, June Association. Aviation Information Services office at 15-18. A field trip to the Boone Airport is Gertie Monat, whose 888-322-4636, ext. 4821, or via E-mail at set, with tours of the Iowa Army National eighth grade class scored [email protected]. Guard Aviation Facility and CY Aviation, the highest for the middle the Boone FBO. The Central Iowa school category in the Business Aviation Association corporate Iowa Space Week Science 10 and did special classroom science pilots will bring several interesting Challenge, was recog- activities based on the broadcast topic. aircraft for the youngsters to tour. And the nized and received a $500 grant to They then took a quiz (for the categories Experimental Aircraft Association Young improve educational resources at her of K-3, 4-8 or 9-12) based on the content Eagles program will offer each kid a short school when she attended the World of the radio programs and supporting introductory flight. Space Week Educational Awards in late activities. The winning classroom The capstone of IAPG activities is April near Washington, D.C. received a prize package totaling $5,000 FLY IOWA 2003, set for Saturday and Winners were selected on the basis of and the winner of each level won a Sunday, July 5-6 at the Eastern Iowa the educational projects they did as a part classroom telescope. Airport in Cedar Rapids. Since 2003 is of World Space Week 2002. The Iowa Monat has also been asked by the the Centennial of Powered Flight, many Space Week Science Challenge was Spaceweek International Association to special activities are planned, including sponsored in part by the Iowa Space serve as an “ambassador” this coming an art contest, a science project competi- Grant Consortium and open to all year to help promote World Space Week tion, fly-in breakfast, hanger dance, many K-12 classrooms in the state. Contestants to teachers in her region directly and static displays, and flight demonstrations. listened to special editions of the Earth through the media. Monat teamed up Admission is free to the general public. and Sky radio program broadcast by with science teacher Gary Bottorff for the The Iowa Aviation Promotion Group is a WHO Radio during Space Week, Oct. 4- Iowa Space Week Science Challenge.

SUMMER 2003 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN 3 2003 Air Academy Camps FLY IOWA 2003, from page 1 Young people and families can • Intermediate Aviation Experience Rapids Jaycees, United Fire Group, Henry explore the fascinating world of flight as Camp (July 8-13 or July 15-20). Russell Bruce, and a Witwer Trust Fund the nation’s longest-running aviation These sessions for 14- and 15-year- Grant from the Linn County Board of camp, the EAA Air Academy, presents a olds include workshop activities and Supervisors. complete schedule of residence programs “in the air” experiences. Science and Among the aircraft that will be on this summer. technology come together to expand display are a B-17 Flying Fortress and B- This year’s program schedule will a young person’s horizons and raise 24 Liberator, the planes that won the air begin June 21 and end Sept. 1. The new possibilities for their future. war in Europe during WW II. Also on individual camps range from three to nine • Advanced Aviation Leadership Camp hand will be the A-10 Thunderbolt II days, and are designed for youth ages 12- (July 22-31 or August 2-11). The (Warthog), the air war hero of Gulf Wars I 18 and adults. original Air Academy program for and II. And you will be able to take a step Five distinct programs are offered at young people ages 16-18, these back in history and take a flight on the the EAA Air Academy. Three are de- sessions provide a first-hand experi- Experimental Aircraft Association’s 1929 signed specifically for young people: The ence in recreational aviation on the Ford Tri-Motor. Primary Aviation Fun Camp for 12- and ground and in the air, designed to Other activities at FLY IOWA 2003 13-year-olds; Intermediate Aviation enhance the participants’ leadership will include aircraft fly-overs, exhibits Experience Camp for those 14 and 15 skills, as well as their love of flight. It from the aviation world, fly-in breakfasts years old; and the Advanced Aviation includes participation at EAA on each day, a hangar dance and buffet Leadership Camp for ages 16-18. In AirVenture Oshkosh. Saturday night, and demonstrations by addition, a Family Fun Flight Camp is In addition, adults and families the Cedar Rapids SkyHawks. Helicopter scheduled for July 3-6, and a First Flight can enjoy two additional offerings: and planes rides will also be offered. Camp for youth and adults will have two • First Flights Camp (August 6-14 or For more information about the event sessions in August. All sessions are based August 17-25). Designed for ages 15- you can log onto the award-winning FLY at the EAA Aviation Center and new Air 18, as well as adults, the camp focuses IOWA 2003 Web site at flyiowa2003.org. Academy Lodge in Oshkosh. on successfully completing private Organizers anticipate up to 35,000 people “Since 1984 the EAA Air Academy has pilot ground school, and up to eight will attend this history-making event. hosted thousands of young people from hours of dual flight training. Local advertising agency Henry around the world, launching them on their • Family Fun Flight Camp (July 3-6). Russell Bruce has created a special logo own voyages of self-discovery and An introduction to the world of for the event that will be made into aviation adventure,” said Chuck Larsen, aviation, this family-oriented hands- posters available for purchase. executive director of residence education on program presents the basics of In addition to FLY IOWA 2003, there for the EAA Aviation Foundation. “Each flight and aeronautic concepts in a are many other exhibits and programs participant will learn that the sky is not “science camp” format that is a planned throughout Cedar Rapids to the limit - it’s a beginning for aviation unique combination of fun and celebrate 100 years of powered flight. The fun, adventure, friendship and knowl- discovery for aviation enthusiasts of Aviation Points of Interest planned at this edge.” all ages. A wide variety of activities time include: The EAA Air Academy programs, are offered to suit the interests of the • “Wright to Flight,” an exhibition at which are accredited by the American whole family over the Fourth of July The History Center June 27 - Nov. 4. Camping Association (ACA), are staffed holiday. The exhibit features Linn County’s with instructors with more than 180 years link to aviation history. of combined experience at the Air Acad- For more information on any of the • Science Station/McLeod Busse emy and more than 225 years of teaching EAA Air Academy sessions, including a IMAX Theatre will have aviation and counseling background. The Air registration brochure, contact: exhibits and show an aviation- Academy’s mission is to provide a fun related movie at the IMAX Dome aviation learning experience and develop EAA Education Office Theatre. bonds with other young aviation enthusi- [email protected] • African-American Historical Museum asts. EAA Aviation Foundation and Cultural Center of Iowa will This year’s Air Academy programs P.O. Box 3065 feature information about African- specifically for youth include: Oshkosh, WI 54903-3065 American aviators. • Primary Aviation Fun Camp (June 21- 920-426-6815 or 1-888-EAA-EAA9 • “Fly Wright - Just Plane Art” in 25 or June 27-July 1). Designed for Web site: http://www.eaa.org/ downtown Cedar Rapids June to ages 12-13, this introduction to the education/youth_programs.html September 2003, sponsored by the world of aviation is fast-paced with Cedar Rapids Convention and plenty of hands-on activities. It also Visitors Bureau and the Renaissance includes ample recreation time, Group, Inc. including the Air Academy Lodge Challenge Course.

4 SUMMER 2003 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN Air cargo growing by leaps and bounds Roy Criss The Bureau of Transportation Statis- tics recently reported that air cargo movement in the United States increased 200 percent between 1980 and 2000. During the same period, Iowa saw nearly a 600 percent increase in air freight movement. As the world population continues to grow, and the planet be- comes more of a global community demanding goods and services delivered “just-in-time,” we see air cargo playing a more significant role in our air transporta- tion system. Iowa’s air transportation system contributes $834 million annually to the airports have seen significant increases, airports and many businesses are looking state’s economy and supports nearly these two airports represent more than 99 to smaller communities. This, coupled 10,000 jobs. Cargo plays a large role in percent of the state’s cargo handling.) with Iowa’s central geographic location that thanks to the forward thinking Before that, cargo was moved in the and strong highway system, positions exhibited in Iowa in the early 1980s. limited space of passenger carriers. Iowa’s communities to capitalize on this Planners at Des Moines International and Many smaller commercial airports and avenue of economic development. Eastern Iowa (Cedar Rapids) airports larger general aviation airports are Cargo movement has also become started building dedicated cargo facilities finding cargo movement becoming more very high tech. The Unisys Corporation when carriers like UPS and Federal prominent at their facilities. Studies show has joined with Air Canada Cargo, Express came along. (While all Iowa that businesses purposely locate near Northwest Airlines Cargo and United Airlines Cargo to form Cargo Portal Services. This is an internet-based portal that allows companies to book and manage shipments on line. Some 300 organizations have shown interest 2003 Aviation Hall of because of the cost reduction potential and the ability to improve customer Fame inductees service. The board of directors of the Iowa Aviation As in most things, it is a “good news- Museum in Greenfield will commemorate the lives bad news” scenario. Although modern and extraordinary vision of the Wright brothers by aircraft have the capability to carry more inducting them as honorary members into the Iowa weight than planes in the past, there are a Aviation Hall of Fame. couple of situations that may negatively Orville and Wilbur lived in Cedar Rapids when impact air cargo shipping in the near they were young. It is believed that it was during future. The International Air Transport this time that their father gave them a toy that Association has submitted justification to prompted their experimentation with flight. the U.S. DOT to change the volume-to- The selection committee also chose two weight formula that has been used for Cunningham (above) nominees for induction this year. They are calculating air freight rates for more than and Schalk Walter Cunningham and Louis Schalk. Walter two decades. Shippers fear this could lead was Iowa’s first astronaut and Louis was a test to a rate increase that would result in less pilot who was the first to fly what later became cargo being shipped by air. Add to this known as the SR71 Blackbird. any new security measures, and who The hall of fame induction ceremonies knows what may happen. As with every- were held Saturday, May 31. Information thing in aviation, new challenges are about the hall of fame and Aviation presented all the time. You can bet the Museum can be obtained by calling aviation community will step up, as it 641-343-7184. always does, to tackle these challenges and continue to make huge economic and quality of life contributions. SUMMER 2003 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN 5 Learning Statewide marketing to fly series Television viewers can discover the joy and accomplishment of becoming a pilot through the new “Learning to Fly” Roy Criss series created for the Discovery Wings The 30-second commercial “Choose Channel by the Experimental Aircraft to Use Iowa Airports” is being run as a Association (EAA) and its affiliate, the public service announcement on KCCI National Association of Flight Instructors (CBS) in Des Moines. It has aired 24 (NAFI). times in the last month. (That is a value of The 13-part series, produced by EAA over $2,000 we received free.) The spot Television, is the first program dedicated was also submitted to KTIV in Sioux City to showcasing the steps in earning a and KCRG in Cedar Rapids. pilot’s certificate. Each half-hour episode Remember the brochure “Next Time, follows the challenges and achievements Why Not Fly?”? Well, it doesn’t exist of one student through each level of anymore. We renamed it, gave it a new training with a flight instructor. The look and updated its contents. It is now series also shows viewers what is in- called “Explore Aviation in Iowa.” It We created our own Centennial of volved in flight training and how they touts aviation-related points of interest Flight logo to be used on materials we can also take their first steps toward (such as museums) in the state. More than produce celebrating 100 Years of Powered reaching their personal dreams of flight. 1,000 will be distributed at welcome Flight. (Actually, Michele Rouse worked “We know that millions of people centers and rest areas. If you would like a with Nola Barger in Graphics – and it have considered learning to fly, but have supply to distribute in your area, contact looks great!) The first place we used it was hesitated because they don’t know what’s Melissa Davis-Oviatt. Her contact on a poster titled “Iowa Celebrates 100 necessary to reach that goal,” said EAA information is on the back page of the Years of Powered Flight.” It includes a President Tom Poberezny. “EAA saw this bulletin. timeline of events in Iowa aviation series as essential to reaching those We continue to grow our partnership history. So far, we have distributed more people with solid information and with the Iowa Tourism Office. They have than 50 of the posters. They have received encouragement. We hope through the added a link to our Web site rave reviews and can be seen in museums, series, EAA can welcome many new (iawings.com) from theirs airports, chambers of commerce, libraries people to the very fulfilling world of (traveliowa.com). It is located under the and the Historical Building in Des flight.” “Contact” bar, then “Travel Answers.” As Moines. people plan their travel events, they now The artwork of the state winners in the have a way to include aviation. We sent International Aviation Art Contest was 100 of their new catalogs, which include used to make a large display that will aviation events, to Michigan for the accompany our travel booth to air shows, Spring Section Meeting of the 99’s. That FLY IOWA 2003, conferences and the section covers 10 states, including Iowa. Iowa State Fair. We estimate more than ALERT We received a request from the Knox 60,000 people will see it. When not County Airport in Ohio for some of our traveling, it is displayed at the DOT. For the first time, the Iowa activity books. Seems if you go on line The Office of Aviation’s traveling Department of Transportation is and type in Aviation Color/Activity booth and the Rite Kite Flyer will make offering Pavement Condition Book, our Web site is the only one that stops this summer at the Iowa State Fair, Index (PCI) and Micropaver comes up. Cool! Of course we sent them. FLY IOWA 2003 and Wonder Week at the training to interested parties. We couldn’t rob third graders in Ohio of Grout Museum in Waterloo. The booth, This training is free. the opportunity to learn about aviation in by itself, will appear at the Quad City and Iowa. Ottumwa air shows. Check iawings.com for the When we consider all the possible upcoming training schedule. exposure, well over a million people could see our materials and message. At any count, the number of people that will see our materials and displays will be significant.

6 SUMMER 2003 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN Commercial Service Airport Update

Des Moines International Construction on the new cargo building just southwest of the recently expanded cargo apron began in May, with completion projected by the end of the year. The 27,500-square-foot building is designed to accommodate two tenants and will house a cargo sort area, adminis- trative offices, loading docks, storage area for ground and aircraft maintenance equipment, and will access the new cargo apron. This will more than double the air cargo space with over 36 acres on site. The $2.4 million project will be covered with revenue generated by a 15 percent Iowa Department of Transportation grant and with revenue from future tenants. We congratulate United Airlines on its 76th anniversary here in DSM. United Airlines has been providing air service at DSM International since July 1, 1927, providing local employment and air service to many Iowans and numerous destinations during that time span. Monthly passenger traffic continues to rise at the DSM International Airport. The Mayor Heck Ross inaugurating United Mainliner March figures of a 4 percent monthly 230 (DC-4) at the DSM Airport on April 24, 1949. the bridge pier supports and support increase over last year marks the eleventh beams installed. There are actually two bridges on the project, one that spans I-29 consecutive month that Des Moines has Sioux Gateway Airport/ shown a load level increase despite the and one that spans the Union Pacific national declining trend in air service. Col. Bud Day Field railroad tracks. Storm sewer work for the Overall, the airport is experiencing a year- Airport Entrance/Discovery Boulevard ramps is in progress with paving starting to-date increase of almost 9 percent with Work on the construction of the new shortly after this work is complete. Once 424,172 enplaned/deplaned, compared to entrance road, starting at the intersection paving is done, the new bridge will be a 389,845 total at this same time in 2002. of Discovery Boulevard and the new opened on the north side and the south Des Moines will inaugurate a non-stop airport interchange and ending at the ramps will be closed for reconstruction. service to Las Vegas with the addition of terminal building roadway loop, has The interchange project should be Allegiant Air out of Las Vegas in June. started again. All grading, storm sewer, completed in late summer or early fall. Anticipation is great for this airline with utility, and paving work has been administration/operational offices in completed. The contractors are currently Taxiway Alpha Construction/Reconstruc- Las Vegas, Nev., and Fresno, Calif. working on landscaping, lighting, tion and Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants Providing a year-round service to one of sprinkler system installation, signage Road Construction Iowa’s primary leisure destinations will (monument and directional), striping, and Construction work on the taxiway ease the sting of the termination of Sky site restoration. The anticipated comple- project in support of the Iowa Air Na- West’s operations in DSM. tion date is the end of May. tional Guard conversion from F-16 to KC- America West Express/Mesa has 135 air refuelers started in mid-April. The expanded its service with two daily I-29/Airport/Sergeant Bluff Interchange project includes reconstruction of a flights to Phoenix, Ariz., on two larger, Work continues on the I-29/Airport/ portion of Taxiway Alpha, construction regional jets, a CRJ700 and a CRJ900 Sergeant Bluff interchange project, which of a new portion of Taxiway Alpha, coming in June. This represents not only is reconstructing the current interchange pavement of the Guard’s fuel farm access a 40 percent increase in load capacity, but and modifying the alignment heading road, and building removal/site restora- also an upgrade in quality with the into the airport. The state and contractors tion of the former Mid America Air inclusion of 12 first-class seats in the have been blessed by moderate tempera- Museum site. The project is anticipated aircrafts. tures and snowfall this past winter. to be complete by September. Bridgework is nearing completion with CSA Update, go to next page

SUMMER 2003 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN 7 CSA Update, from previous page Long-term lease-build program Mason City Airport gets first taker In January the mission of the 185th Mason City Airport Commission and A local hangar tenant has become the Iowa Air National Guard based at the Northwest Airlink Planning officials first to accept an Airport Authority offer Sioux Gateway Airport changed with the recently met to discuss improved air of a long-term lease on BRL land in departure of the last five F-16 aircraft. service for Mason City. The addition of a exchange for the right to install a custom- The Guard hosted several hundred people flight to the current airline schedule was built facility. The construction is at their main hangar in a departure discussed as part of the Air Service 21 expected to start in May and the tenant ceremony that allowed those in atten- Pilot Program awarded to Mason City. will enjoy a 25-year lease on the property. dance to “reflect upon the past, and look Airport Commission officials will Several parties have expressed interest in forward to (the Guard’s) exciting future.” continue to work with Mesaba Airlines tenant-built facilities since the Airport The 185th received its first F-16 aircraft in and the U.S. Department of Transporta- Authority opened the topic for discussion December 1991, and with the F-16s tion to ensure the pilot program is last October. The concept arose as a way departure the unit will not, for the first successful now and in the future. to develop “new” airport land south of time in its 56-year history, be flying The Airport Commission recently the airport office and west of the new single seat fighter jets. The new role of submitted its Commercial Service main taxiway. the Guard will be to fly KC-135 refueling Vertical Infrastructure Work Plan for FY tankers, the first of which arrived in April. 2004 to the state for various projects at By the end of the year, the 185th should Eastern Iowa Airport the airport. One project involves the have a total of nine tankers based at the Sign, sign, everywhere there’s a sign. removal of two buildings to allow for airport. That’s what you’ll see as you drive to the future hangar development. Eastern Iowa Airport. A new 1,500-gallon airport aircraft firefighting (ARFF) vehicle is scheduled Southeast Iowa Regional New directional signs have been installed along Wright Brothers’ Boule- to be purchased this year, upon the 2003 gets off to a flying start for BRL vard and the airport’s new entrance to aid recommendation of the Federal Aviation Although Southeast Iowa Regional in directing visitors. Street signs will soon Administration certification inspector. Airport is far from its commercial capac- be installed, designating each road with a ity, boarding numbers and passenger name taken from the aviation community. Dubuque Regional Airport comments have officials smiling this The names will include Arthur Collins spring. For years, BRL has fought Want a little less stress when travel- Parkway, Beech Way and Cessna Place. “leakage” – loss of commercial passen- ing? Try this. Recently, the Dubuque Monument signs with the airport’s name gers who live or work in the area, but Regional Airport announced the initia- have also been placed along the entrance choose to fly from more distant airports. tion of Prepaid Airport Parking. Log onto road. Now, people are beginning to agree that it the airport Web site at flydbq.com where Landscaping work along the entrance is a waste of valuable time. passengers can pay airport parking from and exit roads of the airport has begun. One such patron is a long-time the convenience of home or office prior to The Cedar Rapids Garden Club has Burlington chiropractor who recently arriving at the airport. offered to provide all landscaping design, confirmed plans to take his entire staff to Dubuque Regional Airport is planning materials and installation for those areas. Dallas for a seminar. Being able to use to purchase two new pieces of snow Trees have been planted along the our local airport allows him to see removal equipment: a liquid de-icing entrance and exit, and further landscaping patients all morning and fly out in the truck and a 16-foot runway broom with a will be done in the entrance median and afternoon, which he could not do if he blower unit. on both entrance corners. had to drive somewhere else. On April 29, Dubuque hosted the Other work being done at this time at Time is also of the essence to regional MARFT (Mobile Aircraft Fire Rescue the airport includes the extension of factories. When a customer calls, they Trainer). Participating with Dubuque’s runway 13/31. This extension will take need to get out fast. BRL is convenient Airport Aircraft Rescue Firefighters were the runway from 5,700 feet to 6,200 feet, for them, and more important, convenient members of the Dubuque Fire Department, and will be completed in late spring or for their customers. Key West Fire Mutual Aid and students early summer. Leisure travelers are also turning from the University of Dubuque. In April, Airport Director Larry increasingly to the region’s own airport. The Experimental Aircraft Association Mullendore received notification from Once you get on in BRL, there’s no more will be holding its annual fly-in breakfast Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Tom baggage inspection, no more personal on Sept. 7, at the Dubuque Regional Harkin that the airport will receive $2.9 checks. You’re cleared all the way Airport. million from the Federal Aviation through. Many have found Burlington to The Dubuque Airport Commission has Administration. The funding is through be the most convenient and economical. entered into the negotiation phase in the the Airport Improvement Program and Many flights have been full in recent selection of a firm to complete a new will be used to improve a general aviation weeks, and that’s the way we like to se it. master plan. Changing primary runways taxiway and install a runway guidance was one of the last major elements set system at the airport. The total cost of the project is $3.2 million. CSA Update, go to next page

8 SUMMER 2003 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN CSA Update, from previous page from the Fire and Rescue Training Institute. The unit was able to simulate Web page for forth in the current master plan, with this different types of fires associated with multi-year project being accomplished used airport aircraft rescue, such as engine fires, wheel from 1997 to 2002. assembly, cockpit, galley, cabin, cargo, equipment fuel spills, and flash over fires. Even Fort Dodge Regional Airport though this was an airport disaster drill, advertisements The Fort Dodge Regional Airport held this type of exercise tests the emergency The Office of Aviation has created this an FAA-required full-scale disaster drill preparedness systems that would be Web page to assist airport managers and on Friday, April 25, at 6 p.m. It was the activated for all types of disasters, not just owners in advertising surplus equipment fifth disaster drill conducted at the Fort an aircraft disaster. The lessons learned available to other airports. The goal is to Dodge Regional Airport. Previous drills from an exercise such as this, provide offer airports the opportunity to buy, sell, were conducted in 1992, 1994, 1997 and valuable experience in the case of a real trade or make other mutually acceptable 2000. As in past drills, the objectives disaster. agreements among themselves. If the were to test and improve emergency Along with the airport ARFF person- airport needs financial assistance and preparedness. The exercise was intended nel, local agencies that were involved desires to use grant money for the to allow cooperating hospital, fire, police, include: Mesaba Airlines, Fort Dodge purchase, then all normal procurement area volunteer fire and rescue departments Flight Support, Transportation Security procedures apply. and emergency preparedness offices, as Administration, Red Cross Brushy Creek The Department of Transportation, well as airport personnel, to practice Chapter, Salvation Army, Community Office of Aviation, staff or any employee emergency roles in response to a simu- Action Network, Fort Dodge Fire Depart- does not warranty, guarantee or imply in lated aircraft emergency. ment, Fort Dodge Police Department, any manner the working condition or This year they had an added element Badger Fire Department, Barnum Fire safety of the equipment. All surplus that dramatically enhanced the realism of Department, Callendar Fire Department, equipment must not have grant assur- the drill. A MAFT (Mobile Aircraft Fire Otho Fire Department, Gowrie Ambulance ances issues remaining (10 years on Rescue Trainer) unit from the University Service, Trinity Regional Medical Center equipment). Caveat Emptor (let the buyer of Missouri, Fire and Rescue Training Emergency Service, DART buses, FAA beware) is the guiding principle behind Institute, Columbia, Mo., simulated the Automated Flight Service, North Central the effort to bring buyer and seller aircraft involved in the drill. This was the Critical Incident Stress Management together. It is incumbent upon the buyers first time the unit had been brought to Team, and Webster County Emergency to know what they are buying. Iowa. This unit used propane to simulate Management. You can find this page by going to aircraft fires, which was controlled by a iawings.com, click on the Iowa Airports panel operated by a qualified member link and then the Airport Equipment Advertisements link. Also on this page you can find a link to the Iowa Depart- ment of Transportation’s public auction Air show brings Web page and U.S. General’s surplus property Web page. diabetes awareness to Fort Dodge If you are an Iowa airport manager or Insulin-dependent competition pilot among those flying for the cause sponsor wishing to advertise equipment available on this site, e-mail Michele Eric and Diane Amundson of Michael Hunter of Wonder Lake, Il., is Rouse at [email protected] or Humboldt own and operate Fort Dodge the pilot of the aerobatic plane “Flight for call 515-239-1691. Flight Support, the FBO at the Fort Dodge Diabetes.” He is also an insulin-depen- Regional Airport. The Amundsons have a dent competition pilot. He checks his son, Peder, who was diagnosed with blood-sugar level at least five times a day. diabetes when he was in kindergarten. On air show days, he checks it at least 15 Since then they have been strong support- times. Twenty years ago the Federal ers of diabetes awareness. In conjunction Aviation Administration (FAA) said he with the Plane Crazies Annual Chili Fly- couldn’t fly, and they were right. The in, the Amundsons organized an air show technology was not available then for and airplane rides on Saturday, April 12, him to be able to be a pilot. Today he is to raise funds for diabetes awareness. flying, but he is required by the FAA to During the day, more than 200 people test his blood-sugar level before he takes paid a minimum of $20 each to take an to the air. Hunter wants to show people airplane ride that lasted approximately 20 diabetes is not a limitation and it can be minutes. About 15 pilots donated their controlled. He wants children to believe time and use of their aircraft. The Plane they can be anything they want to be. Crazies Flying Club donated the monies The event raised over $5,200 for the to cover expenses for fuel, along with “Flight for Diabetes.” making the chili for the fly-in.

SUMMER 2003 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN 9 Aviation Advisory Council Meeting

Dick Blum The Aviation Advisory Council is a chair of that event in Iowa City, and was a Two members of the building team and a diverse group of people representing a committee member for the 10th anniver- member of the Office of Aviation will broad cross-section of aviation interests sary of FLY IOWA, also in Iowa City. have the flyer on display at the Iowa State in the state and region. This group meets Our meeting in Ames April 3 was the Fair and in Cedar Rapids at FLY IOWA quarterly for the purpose of providing a first to be attended by new members 2003. sounding board for, and input on a David Maahs (Ames Chamber of Com- variety of topics. If you’ve followed this merce), Bill McGinn (Council Bluffs Legislative series of articles, you’ve probably noted Airport Authority), Jim White (John State the wide range of discussions that have Deere), Tim Busch (Rockwell Collins) It looks as if aviation will not receive taken place at these meetings, as well as and Jeff Davidson (Johnson County a general fund appropriation, but the the diversity of the participants. Council of Governments), and Kevin infrastructure money appears to be fairly I represent the Iowa Aviation Promo- Foley (University of Dubuque). safe. tion Group (IAPG), one of several associa- Outlined below is a summary of our Michelle encouraged the council to tions that are standing members of the discussions: become actively involved in promoting council. (You may know IAPG as the Welcome local airports and the economic develop- group that sponsors FLY IOWA.) Our After council members introductions, ment role they play in their communities. organization is dedicated to the general Michelle discussed the role of the Council members also suggested that promotion of aviation activity in the council, and term length. To maintain business leaders be contacted to advocate state, with a special interest in educa- diversity in the group and see that it the need for the airport and its economic tional activities. represents all facets of aviation, we will value to the city. I have been flying for more than 30 keep the terms at two years. The council should help inform the years and involved in Iowa aviation for Michelle discussed the FY2003 Office broad population of the state that general more than 25 years. This is the third Iowa of Aviation goals. A handout listing the aviation (GA) airports are economic DOT advisory group or committee on goals was distributed to everyone present. development tools for their cities. which I have served and I continue to find Special guest: Brian Crawford, an the discussions meaningful. I still enjoy Iowa State University Aerospace Engi- Federal the challenge of finding solutions. I also neering student, gave a presentation to Several handouts concerning federal was a member of the committee that first the group on the Rite Kite Flyer project legislation were distributed: “2003 planned FLY IOWA in 1991. I was co- that the Office of Aviation is sponsoring. Proposed Aviation Federal Legislation” that lists bills of interest, “FY2003 Federal Transportation Appropriations Right: Mike Roe, Kevin Foley, and Tim Act and Funding provided to Iowa,” and a Busch. section by section analysis of the “Administration’s aviation reauthoriza- Bottom: Mike Marr, Ron Duer, Steve tion bill.” Firman, Kay Thede, and Michele Kay Thede gave a legislative update Rouse. presentation. She discussed the 2003 appropriation, proposed legislation, reauthorization and non-primary entitle- ments.

Marketing Update Roy updated the council on the Office of Aviation “Centennial of Flight” action plan. Each member received a copy of the action plan, Iowa’s Centennial of Flight Logo, a poster-size copy of Iowa’s Aviation Timeline, and a poster-size copy of the art contest display that will be traveling around the state to several air shows and our annual aviation confer- ence.

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10 SUMMER 2003 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN Boone students are flyin’ high Advisory Council, from previous page Roy Criss why the plane failed and how to fix it. He informed the council that the Sylvia Tiala Tiala explains, “I insist they use proper commercial the office made last year is took over the terminology and explain why the plane now being aired as a public service industrial worked well or not. What went wrong? announcement. technology Did it fly as you predicted? Learning is The “Explore Aviation in Iowa” program at the ultimate goal.” Of course, Sylvia Tiala brochure was distributed to all attendees. Boone High is thrilled when all the planes fly success- This brochure replaced the “Next Time School 11 years fully! Why Not Fly” brochure and can be found ago. The offer Sylvia has created a working coopera- came with a tive with Indian Hills Community at most of the welcome centers around the Sylvia Tiala state. challenge: College (IHCC). Any student, who passes The Office of Aviation is helping improve the overall curriculum. Though her class, can take one credit with them to sponsor the following: Kids Camp (IAPG she refers to herself as a shop teacher, her the IHCC aviation program. From there, a & E-Set); Teachers Workshop (IAPG & E- success speaks volumes. student can transfer to Southern Illinois Set); Rite Kite Flyer (ISU Aerospace The first thing she did was secure a University and finish a degree in aviation Engineering); Annual Iowa Aviation $5,700 grant from the Iowa Space Grant management. Conference; and the Professional Aircraft Consortium. With this she purchased a Sylvia Tiala faces the same challenges Maintenance Association Annual space capsule simulator as part of the as other teachers: unmotivated students, Conference. aerospace program. Then, someone asked pupils who don’t pay attention, and never her about starting an aviation education enough budget for supplies. She also has Aviation System Plan program. It was a natural progression her share of successes. Many of her The state Aviation System Plan will be “with all the support from the local students enter (and win) the Aviation Art/ updated this year. A selection committee airport and National Guard,” she says. Essay Contest sponsored by the Boone will interview firms and the Aviation Today, she teaches an 18-week course Municipal Airport. Former student Josh Advisory Council will be used for input that averages 12-24 students. Moore is now a commercial pilot, while and feedback during the process. A draft The full semester class, open to any alums Marty Palmer and Theresa Fehr plan is expected in 12 months. student in grades 9-12, is a nice balance have gone on to be aviation mechanics. of in-class learning and hands-on experi- After 11 years and all of this, you GA Security – Role of TSA ence. Here are the basic course elements: would think that Sylvia Tiala would rest Michelle informed the group that Math for Aviators – Tiala got the on her laurels. Wanna bet? She told us, “I Transportation Safety Agency (TSA) has course materials from Indian Hills hear a guy is going to start certifying no jurisdiction over GA Airports, but TSA Community College in Ottumwa. (“For pilots over the Iowa Communications representatives will be going to the GA high school students, this stuff can be Network (ICN). It will take a year to airports in their area and introducing pretty dry, so I try to make this as hands- complete the training. We have an ICN themselves. on and fun as I can,” she explains.) studio. I wonder if…” Wing Building – The students use Office of Aviation Upcoming Events their own wind tunnel (on loan from Iowa The Annual Aviation Conference State University) to build and test wings. will be Oct. 16-17, at the West Then, they go on line to a NASA site to Des Moines Marriott. In March the Office compare their results with the pros. of Aviation sent out sponsorship and Kite Building – Here, they learn the Quotable Quotes exhibitor information to all past sponsors principles of lift and drag. and exhibitors, and to some prospective Principles of Takeoff and Landing – “When once you businesses. Program planning will be Speed, thrust and vertical rate of climb are have tasted flight, completed in early May. the subjects. Weight and Balance of Aircraft – you will forever The date of the next meeting is June 6, Tiala uses everyday items like rulers and walk the earth with at the Scheman Building, Iowa State paper clips to teach the principles of your eyes turned University, Room 299, Ames. fulcrum point, distribution and balance. Building a Plane – Students build skyward, for there their own planes during the semester, you have been, and applying the principles as they learn there you will them. Molded fiberglass, Styrofoam and cardboard are commonly used. always long to To pass, each student must have return.” conducted at least three test flights on - Leonardo da Vinci his/her plane. To the instructor, a success- ful flight is not as important as knowing

SUMMER 2003 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN 11 Runway extension Timeless voices lands award for DSM International of aviation The exhaustive effort to collect oral histories from the first century of powered flight is now easier to access than ever, as the “Timeless Voices of Aviation” project, created by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), now has a home Web site that offers full details of the program. The site, at timelessvoices.org, is an extensive overview of the program that was first unveiled during EAA AirVenture 2002 in Oshkosh. Timeless Voices is a major video history project of the EAA AirVenture Museum, to ensure that the first-person oral histories of thousands who experienced aviation’s development are preserved for future generations of family members, teachers, students, historians and others. The program is also an official partner of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, which is recording the experiences of veterans, Mayor Daniels, Bill Flannery and John Cunningham especially from the World War II era. Along with collecting the aviation On April 1, at the monthly Aviation 2003 in the commercial airport category. stories recorded from individuals through- Board meeting, John Cunningham, Des Moines Mayor Preston Daniels out North America and around the world, director of Local Partnerships for the Iowa recognized Flannery EAA is recording Timeless Voices stories Concrete Paving Association, presented and the airport honor at the April 7 at numerous venues during 2003, includ- Aviation Director Bill Flannery with a Des Moines City Council meeting. ing EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and the Sun plaque in recognition of the paving of The runway was operational as of Dec. ‘n Fun EAA Fly-In; the approximately 40 runway 5/23 extension. The project 17, 2002, but work continues on taxiways stops of the 2003 B-17 “Road to Kitty extended the runway further southwest to P and R, with expectations to finish in Hawk” Tour; and six scheduled stops of 9,003 feet and moved the northeast June of this year. A total of 273,120 the “Countdown to Kitty Hawk” Pavilion. protection zone about 700 feet to reduce square yards of concrete will be used to In addition, a forum will be held April 3 noise levels near the commercial/residen- complete the job. The paving awards are at Sun ‘n Fun for those interested in tial side of Fleur Drive. The project was judged on ride, construction site safety, taping Timeless Voices stories in their built by Flynn Company, Inc. of overall quality, and other indicators of own communities. Dubuque, with engineering services craftsmanship. Fifty-four paving projects “This effort is especially valuable provided by the City of Des Moines. It were nominated this year from all over the during this year, when we are celebrating was voted as “Best Built in Iowa” during state. the centennial of powered flight,” Smith said. “By collecting these fascinating oral histories now, we are insuring that THIS JUST IN! future generations will have access to the facts and personal recollections of The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has just announced that Shane aviation’s early years.” Vande Voort has been selected as the pilot to fly the Iowa flag to Kitty Hawk during the “50 Flags to Kitty Hawk” celebration. A pilot from each of the 50 states will fly their state’s flag to Kitty Hawk to commemorate the Centennial of Flight. The flags will become part of a permanent display. This is a joint venture between EAA and the National Park Service. Shane, a 10-year pilot, is the manager of the Pella airport. His father, Larry, will be his co-pilot. Shane and Larry estimate the 869-nautical mile journey will take about ten hours in their Cessna 120. They plan to make the trip sometime in June. This is just one of the many activities planned for the 100th Anniversary of Powered Flight. Check iawings.com to stay abreast of everything. Good luck to Shane and Larry as they make Iowa proud.

12 SUMMER 2003 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN Invitation for FLY IOWA host airport/community proposals What will the Iowa Aviation Promo- tion Group provide? The Iowa Aviation Promotion Group Requirements to Host FLY IOWA The IAPG will provide the following is inviting proposals from communities to The Iowa Aviation Promotion Group assistance to the host community: host FLY IOWA 2005. If your airport and (IAPG) has identified the following 1. A workshop conducted by IAPG for the community is interested in serving as criteria as essential to the success of a host community and airport covering host, please call Chuck McDonald, statewide fly-in and aviation fair based on the essentials of organizing an secretary/treasurer of the Iowa Aviation its experience with past events and the aviation public event. Promotion Group at 515-964-1398 to goals for FLY IOWA. 2. A manual and checklists for written request application materials not later The host community and airport operational guidelines for an aviation than July 15, 2003. should have: event. 1. A local civic organization, committee, 3. Publicity for the event through the What is FLY IOWA? or other group of persons experienced Iowa Department of Transportation FLY IOWA is an annual statewide fly- in organizing large events requiring publications. in and aviation fair designed to promote fundraising and extensive coordina- 4. IAPG will commit up to $10,000 to the aviation and its many benefits across the tion of resources and volunteers. host community to reimburse the state of Iowa, and use aviation as a 2. A hard-surfaced runway of 4,000 or community for event expenses. It is motivating force to encourage science, more feet in length. expected that the host community will math and technology education among 3. Parking for 200 fly-in aircraft. raise money to match or exceed the Iowa’s youth. 4. An area large enough to accommodate IAPG commitment. many static displays and an exhibit 5. Assist the host community in arrang- area having at least 7,000 covered FLY IOWA history ing major aircraft displays and square feet. aerobatic performances, if requested. FLY IOWA has been an annual event 5. Adequate liability insurance coverage. since 1991. Recently, Fort Dodge, 6. Parking for up 2,000 automobiles, What is expected of the host Waterloo, Iowa City, and Le Mars have preferably on or near the airport. hosted FLY IOWA. In 2003, FLY IOWA 7. Facilities to serve a crowd of 5,000 community and airport? will be in Cedar Rapids at the Eastern food and beverages and more than 1. Coordinate all local logistics of the Iowa Airport July 5-6, and in 2004, FLY 1,200 for fly-in breakfast. event including layout of vehicle and IOWA will be at Washington, Iowa. In aircraft parking, signage, concessions, recent years FLY IOWA has attracted In addition, IAPG specifies that NO exhibits, electrical connections, etc. crowds of 6,000 to more than 20,000, ADMISSION OR PARKING FEES be 2. Arrange for Federal Aviation Adminis- more than 200 fly-in aircraft, and more charged attendees of the event. tration permissions, waivers, tempo- than two dozen aviation exhibitors. rary control tower, and other require- ments for an aerobatic show. 3. Fund raising to secure funds that at least match the IAPG commitment and for a budget adequate to conduct a first-class event. 4. Arrange for aerobatic performances, static displays and aircraft demonstra- tions. IAPG will assist, if needed. 5. Publicize the event locally and regionally. 6. Provide adequate security, first-aid, restrooms and fire protection for the event. 7. Provide or arrange for youth education activities related to aviation and space. 8. Arrange for exhibitors from the fields of aviation and space (including trade associations, manufacturers, flight schools, etc.) 9. Provide a contact person to work with FLY IOWA 2002 at Le Mars. IAPG in the organization of the event. 10. Provide IAPG a summary final report of the event.

SUMMER 2003 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN 13 2003-2004 Federal legislation update Kay Thede Airport Directory Congress has had a busy session The Keokuk Airport received $250,000 The new Airport Directory is avail- dealing with the war, homeland security, from facilities and equipment funds for a able. Supplies have been sent to all and economy. Early indications are they remote communications outlet. public airports. This year’s directory will try to pass a bill to reauthorize AIR- The Essential Air Service (EAS) includes useful community information 21 this year. Changes proposed on Program was funded at $113 million, the such as eateries, lodging and entertain- several key issues for Iowa airports are level of FFY 2002 funding. The Small ment. summarized in a separate article. Community Development Program You can get your directory at your (funding to come from AIP) received at local public airport or by contacting the FFY 2003 Appropriations least $20 million. However, this program Office of Aviation. Go to the Publication The FFY 2003 Omnibus Appropria- was a pilot program in AIR-21, limiting Order page on our Web site at participation to 40 communities. The iawings.com or call 515-239-1875. tions Bill was signed by the President Feb. 20. The federal AIP program was language in AIR-21 does not allow for 40 funded at $3.4 billion. A total of $14 communities each year, only the original million in entitlement funding will be 40 are eligible for funding without available for commercial service airports additional legislation. in Iowa and $9.1 million in entitlement FFY 2003 Supplemental Appropria- and state apportionment funding is tions was signed into law April 16. The available to Iowa general aviation passenger and air carrier security fees are airports. Several Iowa airports were ‘place suspended from June through September. named’ for consideration as high priority Airlines will receive $2.395 billion in projects. Entitlement funds and state grants for strengthening cockpit doors and apportionment funds are used first when reimbursed based on the proportion of funding these projects: security fees previously remitted to the • Council Bluffs Airport, land acquisi- Transportation Security Administration. tion, runway - $1 million; Unemployment benefits for airline • Eastern Iowa Airport, rehabilitation of industry workers were extended for 26 taxiways and general aviation apron - weeks. Homeland Security received an $1 million; additional $3.9 billion. The bill also • Fairfield Municipal Airport, runway allows 40 new communities to become and taxiway - $500,000; eligible for the Small Community Devel- • Mason City Municipal, reconstruct opment Program. primary runway (17/35) - $2 million; and FFY 2004 Appropriations • Ottumwa Industrial Airport, partial Federal Fiscal Year 2004 aviation parallel taxiway to runway end 31 - funding will be dependent on reauthoriza- $1 million. tion of AIR-21, unless a continuing authorization bill is passed to continue funding as authorized in AIR-21. Early indications see AIP holding at $3.4 billion, a significant reduction to the Essential Air Service Program is proposed. Flying check ride AIR-21 Reauthorization Flying magazine is making an interesting offer to pilots. Staff columnist and pilot Richard Collins will conduct a remote check ride for you. Several bills reauthorizing FAA and You won’t actually go flying together. Each month a pilot will be selected to federal aviation programs are working receive Richard’s Flying check ride that will analyze the risks of the type of flying their way through Congress. Passage of a you do, airports you frequent, recent experience, etc. He will explain how to reauthorization bill is anticipated this enhance your flying safety and how to get more from your plane. He’ll make session. Current authorization expires equipment recommendations and caution you on risks to guard against. Sept. 30. A comparison summary of the If you are interested in a Flying check ride, send a description of your flying various bills can be found on the aviation experience, type of plane, and describe the airport where you base and airports you Web site iawings.com. All of the bills visit often. Send your information to [email protected] or through the magazine’s introduced retain the principles of guaran- Web site at flyingmag.com. teed funding from the Aviation Trust Fund and maintain at least $3.4 billion for the (The above article is a brief summary of a story that appeared in Flying magazine.) AIP program.

14 SUMMER 2003 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN Rite Kite Flyer on schedule Roy Criss A few weeks ago we dropped in on the ISU aerospace and Ames High School students who are building the half-scale model of the Wright brothers’ first plane. As you can see in these pictures, they are fully engaged in the project. The students had an aggressive timetable, as they wanted to have the flyer done for Veishea April 12. Brian Crawford, one of the team leaders, tells us that all has not gone smoothly. As with any kit, some pieces were missing and some instructions were incomplete. Although the supplier has been very cooperative, the students are also getting a real lesson in effective communications, problem-solving and contingency planning. ISU team members include: Brian Crawford, Ryan Burnley, Tim Johnson, Chris Ambroson, Craig Herreman, Diane Boege, Katie Blummer, Zach Chisman, Adeel Ahmad, Reza Pangestu, Joshua Stilley, Jay Sharp, Jake Strait and Jacob Williams. Team members from Ames High School are: Kang Kang, Qiang Liu, Dave Gan, Tim Erbes, Tim Morgan and Valerie Roark. The advisors are Dr. Richard Smith, from ISU and Virginia Swenson, from Ames High. We plan to have the Rite Kite Flyer at FLY IOWA 2003 in Cedar Rapids July 5- 6 and at the State Fair in August. The flyer will also make an appearance at the Grout Museum in Waterloo June 27 during their Wonder Week and will be on display at the annual Aviation Confer- ence in October. The Office of Aviation is happy to be able to sponsor this cooperative venture with the ISU aerospace department, and we appreciate their efforts in making themselves available for these planned events.

Top photo: Dr. Smith, Chris Ambroson, Craig Herreman; Middle photo: Kang Kang, Brian Crawford, Qiang Liu; Bottom photo: Craig Herreman, Katie Blummer, Diane Boege

SUMMER 2003 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN 15 Take ‘em Flying! What better way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of powered flight than by taking someone flying? The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has a program called Take ‘em Flying! The idea is to make a difference in someone’s life by sharing flight with them. Obviously, people will feel more of a connection to aviation if they have flown. A greater connection will lead to a more aviation-friendly position. AOPA has a brochure that outlines who you should invite to fly, and how to prepare for the flight and how to join the Take ‘em Flying! Program. It shows the importance of giving flights to teachers, members of the media, and political and business leaders. It also gives you six easy steps for an effective orientation flight. You can get more information on the program and the brochures by visiting aopa.org. Hey! Take ‘em Flying!

100 years and goin’ strong! Here is a depiction of the Iowa timeline poster created for the Centennial of Flight. More than 50 posters, of various sizes, have been distributed around the state.

16 SUMMER 2003 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN Aviation Calendar Contact the activity host for more information Iowa events highlighted in blue

June 10 June 16 June 27-July 1 Central Region Runway Safety Program Central Region Runway Safety Program EAA Primary Aviation Fun Camp 2003 Non-Towered Airport 2003 Non-Towered Airport EAA Aviation Center Runway Safety Meeting and Visit Runway Safety Meeting & Visit Oshkosh, Wis. Millard Airport Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport Info: 888-EAA-EAA9 Omaha, Neb. Lee’s Summit, Mo. e-mail: [email protected] Info: [email protected] Info: [email protected] Web site: www.eaa.org/education/ youth_programs.html June 10-11 June 21-25 Aerospace Education Council EAA Primary Aviation Fun Camp June 29 Teacher Workshop EAA Aviation Center 18th Annual Fly-In AEA 12 Oshkosh, Wis. 6 a.m. – noon Sioux City, Iowa Info: 888-EAA-EAA9 Marion Airport Info: 515-964-1398 e-mail:[email protected] Marion, Iowa Web site: www.eaa.org/education/ Info: Jan at 319-377-0457 June 11-13 youth_programs.html [email protected] AAAE Basic Arts in the Airport Workshop Sheraton Rittenhouse Square Hotel June 22-24 June 29 Philadelphia, Pa. AAAE/USCTA/FAA Contract Tower Flight Breakfast w/ Classic Car Show Info: 703-824-0500, ext. 176 Program Workshop 7 a.m. – noon Loews L’Enfant Plaza Eagle Grove Municipal Airport June 14 Washington, D.C. Eagle Grove, Iowa “Celebration of Flight” Air show Info: 703-824-0500, ext. 130 Info: Eldred “Tiny” Schutt at 1:30 p.m. 515-532-3459 or 515-448-4042 Ottumwa, Iowa June 24 Info: Steve Black at 641-682-8044 Central Region Runway Safety Program June 29 2003 Non-Towered Airport Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast June 15 Runway Safety Meeting and Visit 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Annual Flagfest North Platte Regional Airport Pilots in command free Air Show and Flight Breakfast North Platte, Neb. Pender, Neb. Breakfast (7 a.m.–noon) Info: [email protected] Info: Paul 402-385-2687 Air Show (10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) Young Eagle Rides (7 a.m.-Noon) June 24 July 1-2 North West Regional Airport (SPW) Safety Seminar Aerospace Education Council Spencer, Iowa Des Moines FSDO Teacher Workshop Info: 712-262-1000 7 p.m. AEA 10 Red Oak Municipal Airport Cedar Rapids, Iowa June 15 Red Oak, Iowa Info: 515-964-1398 Optimists’ Fly-In Breakfast Info: 515-289-4844 7 a.m.-1 p.m. July 3-6 Maquoketa Municipal Airport June 25 EAA Family Fun Flight Camp Maquoketa, Iowa Central Region Runway Safety Program EAA Aviation Center Info: 563-652-6517 2003 Non-Towered Airport Oshkosh, Wis. Runway Safety Meeting & Visit Info: 888-EAA-EAA9 June 15-18 Searle Field e-mail: [email protected] Youth Aerospace Education Camp Ogallala, Neb. Web site: www.eaa.org/education/ Iowa 4-H Camp Info: [email protected] youth_programs.html Madrid, Iowa Info: 515-964-1398 June 27 IAPGI Board Meeting Exec 1 Ankeny Airport Ankeny, Iowa Info: 515-964-1398 Calendar, go to next page

SUMMER 2003 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN 17 Calendar, from previous page July 15-20 Aug. 2-11 EAA Intermediate Aviation EAA Advanced Aviation July 5 – 6 Experience Camp Leadership Camp FLY IOWA 2003 EAA Aviation Center EAA Aviation Center Eastern Iowa Airport Oshkosh, Wis. Oshkosh, Wis. Cedar Rapids, Iowa Info: 888-EAA-EAA9 Info: 888-EAA-EAA9 Info: www.FlyIowa2003.com e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.eaa.org/education/ Web site: www.eaa.org/education/ July 8 youth_programs.html youth_programs.html Central Region Runway Safety Program 2003 Non-Towered Airport July 20 Aug. 5 Runway Safety Meeting and Visit Annual Fly-In / Drive-In Central Region Runway Safety Program Western Nebraska Regional Airport Pancake Breakfast 2003 Non-Towered Airport Scottsbluff, Neb. 7 a.m. – noon Runway Safety Meeting and Visit Info: [email protected] Sponsored by: Forest City Renner Field Goodland Police Officer’s Association Municipal Airport July 8 Forest City Municipal Airport Goodland, Kan. AAAE Airport Security Coordinator Forest City, Iowa Info: [email protected] Training School Info: 641-581-2880 Providence Biltmore Aug. 6-14 Providence, R.I. July 20 EAA First Flights Camp Info: 703-824-0500, ext. 151 Fly-In Breakfast EAA Aviation Center 7 a.m.- noon Oshkosh, Wis. July 8-13 Sponsor: Clutier Lions Club Info: 888-EAA-EAA9 EAA Intermediate Aviation Traer Airport e-mail: [email protected] Experience Camp Traer, Iowa Web site: www.eaa.org/education/ EAA Aviation Center Info: 319-479-2584 youth_programs.html Oshkosh, Wis. Info: 1-888-EAA-EAA9 July 20-22 Aug. 7 e-mail: [email protected] AAAE Large Hub Winter Central Region Runway Safety Program Web site: www.eaa.org/education/ Operations Conference 2003 Non-Towered Airport youth_programs.html Marriott Denver Southeast Runway Safety Meeting & Visit Denver, Colo. MCCook Municipal Airport July 9 Info: 703-824-0500, ext. 149 MCCook, Neb. Central Region Runway Safety Program Info: [email protected] 2003 Non-Towered Airport July 22-31 Runway Safety Meeting & Visit EAA Advanced Aviation Aug. 10 Alliance Municipal Airport Leadership Camp Flight Breakfast Alliance, Neb. EAA Aviation Center 7 a.m. – noon Info: [email protected] Oshkosh, Wis. Pilots in command free Info: 888-EAA-EAA9 Sponsor: Humboldt Rotary July 13 e-mail: [email protected] Humboldt Municipal Airport Kiwanis flight breakfast Web site: www.eaa.org/education/ Humboldt, Iowa 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. youth_programs.html Info: 515-332-4012 Pilots in command free Featuring Taildraggers July 24-26 Aug. 10 Emmetsburg Airport ILPA-IBDA Fly-In Breakfast Emmetsburg, Iowa L-Birds Fly-In 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Info: 712-852-3810 Keokuk Airport Pilots in command free Keokuk, Iowa Sponsor: Monticello Flyers Info: Irv Lindner at 319-524-6378 or Monticello Airport 319-524-6203 Monticello, Iowa Info: 319-465-5488 July 29-Aug. 4 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Wis. Info: 800-564-6322

18 SUMMER 2003 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN Aug. 17 Aug. 26 Fly-In, Drive-In Pancake Breakfast Central Region Runway Safety Program Nonprimary 7 a.m.- noon 2003 Non-Towered Airport Entitlements at Breakfast free to pilots Runway Safety Meeting and Visit Sponsor/contact: EAA Chapter #368 Ottumwa Industrial Airport NPIAS Airports Monona Airport Ottumwa, Iowa Iowa has 69 general aviation airports Monona, Iowa Info: [email protected] that are considered part of the National Plan of Integrated Airport System Aug. 17-25 Aug. 27 (NPIAS.) The NPIAS is a planning EAA First Flights Camp Central Region Runway Safety Program document published every two years by EAA Aviation Center 2003 Non-Towered Airport the FAA showing improvements needed. Oshkosh, Wis. Runway Safety Meeting and Visit A provision in the aviation funding act Info: 888-EAA-EAA9 Burlington Regional Airport AIR-21 began using the NPIAS as a e-mail: [email protected] Burlington, Iowa source to calculate nonprimary entitle- Web site: www.eaa.org/education/ Info: [email protected] ment funds. youth_programs.html Iowa’s general aviation NPIAS airports Sept. 7 began receiving these entitlement funds Aug. 19 Fly-in Potluck in federal fiscal year 2001. The funds Central Region Runway Safety Program 11 a.m. start were calculated by using 20 percent of 2003 Non-Towered Airport Rain date: Sept. 14 the five-year total improvement costs in Runway Safety Meeting and Visit Guttenberg Airport the most recently published NPIAS, up to Fort Dodge Regional Airport Guttenberg, Iowa a maximum of $150,000. Airports were Fort Dodge, Iowa Info: Gary at 319-465-5114 or allowed to carry over the funds for two Info: [email protected] 563-252-3582 additional years. Fiscal year 2003 is the last year that the NPIAS airports were Aug. 21 Sept. 7 allowed to use the first-year funding. Central Region Runway Safety Program EAA Annual Fly-in Breakfast Most of Iowa’s airports were able to use 2003 Non-Towered Airport Dubuque Regional Airport the funds; however, a few have declined Runway Safety Meeting & Visit Dubuque, Iowa the funding due to lack of local funds. Mason City Municipal Airport Info: 563-589-4234 Any unused funds are reverted to discre- Mason City, Iowa tionary funding for use at eligible airports Info: [email protected] Sept. 20 nationwide. Fly-In Breakfast and Air Show Using calculations from the most Aug. 22 Breakfast: 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m. recently published NPIAS (August 2002), IAPGI Board Meeting Pilots in command free 32 percent of Iowa’s NPIAS airports Exec 1 Southeast Iowa Regional Airport received the maximum allowed entitle- Ankeny Airport Burlington, Iowa ment for FFY 2003. Nationally, 70 Ankeny, Iowa Info: 319-754-4601 percent of NPIAS airports received the Info: 515-964-1398 maximum entitlement. It became appar- Oct. 16-17 ent that an effort to update the informa- Aug. 24 Annual Aviation Conference tion in the NPIAS for Iowa’s airports was Fly-In Breakfast West Des Moines Marriott needed. 7 a.m.-noon West Des Moines, Iowa In cooperation with the FAA Central Pilots in command free Info: iowaairports.com Region office in Kansas City, Iowa’s Displays and parachuting NPIAS airports were contacted in April Iowa City Airport Oct. 16 and May in a concerted effort to update Iowa City, Iowa IAPGI Board Meeting the listing of projects included in the Info: 319-338-9222 Annual Aviation Conference NPIAS. Projects included in the NPIAS West Des Moines Marriott will now be eligible projects that are Aug. 24 West Des Moines, Iowa needed, unconstrained by the ability to Fly-In Breakfast Info: 515-964-1398 fund. The projects listed in the NPIAS 7:30 a.m.-11 a.m. may not all be listed in the five-year Pilots in command free Dec. 12 capital improvement program, which Plane rides, museum tours IAPGI Board Meeting looks at costs and the ability to fund. Greenfield Municipal Airport Exec 1 After the NPIAS updates, Iowa general Greenfield, Iowa Ankeny Airport aviation NPIAS airports could receive an Info: 641-343-7184 Ankeny, Iowa additional $5 million. Info: 515-964-1398

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