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Civilian Pilot Training program during World War II, then later used for charter, then sold to some- PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS one in Mississippi where it was damaged. In 1958, the wreckage was purchased by Dr. E. Tom Jenifer Weiman Ruhle, a dentist from West Allis, Wisconsin, for $600.00. His neighbor, EAA Founder Paul Stacy Weiman Poberezny, assisted in its restoration, and in 1962, the aircraft was flying again. It has since been sold to Pat Ohlsson of Spruce Creek, Fla., so it is back in its home state. Photo by Robb Gessert PHOTO JOURNALIST Don Winkler COLUMNS AOPA Great Lakes Regional Report - by Bill Blake...... 16 CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Aeronautics Report - by Jeff Taylor ...... 40 Randy Arneson Judy Peterson Aviation Law - by Greg Reigel...... 44 Dr. John Beasley Ben Redman Dialogue - by Dave Weiman...... 6 Jim Bildilli Greg Reigel Bill Blake Ray Rought HEADLINES Robb Gessert Pete Schoeninger “Wright Aero Embraces Light Sport Aircraft Movement” ...... 30 Jim LaMalfa Geoff Sobering “Golden Age Aeroworks Named North Central Dealer For Aerolab Light Sport Aircraft”...... 34 George Larson Jeffery Taylor “Light Sport Aircraft Have Arrived In Manitowoc” ...... 36 Ed Leineweber Tom Thomas “EAA’s Annual Skiplane Fly-In Honors Audrey Poberezny”...... 37 Dan McDowell Karen Workman FEATURES “From North Spirit To Miminiska... Midwest Flyer Canadian Fishing Fly-Out”- by Dave Weiman..51 ADVERTISING SECTIONS Illinois Aviation Conference ...... 24 Airports ...... 12 & 21 Iowa Aviation Conference...... 9 PHONE: (608) 835-7063 Aviation History ...... 39 Light Sport Aircraft ...... 30, 34 & 36 FAX: (608) 835-7063 Awards & Recognition...... 24 Minnesota Aeronautics Bulletin ...... 42 E-MAIL: [email protected] Calendar...... 48 Minnesota Airport Symposium...... 18 WEBSITE: www.midwestflyer.com Classifieds...... 54 Minnesota Aviation Industry News...... 30 Destinations ...... 8 WATA Difference...... 33 Fly-Ins, Air Shows & Birthday Parties ...... 37 Wisconsin Aeronautics Report...... 40 ISSUE CLOSING DATES DEADLINE ISSUE Flight Training ...... 28 Wisconsin Aviation Conference...... 19 November 1 December - January January 1 February - March March 1 April - May May 1 June - July July 1 August - September September 1 October - November
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8 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2007 IOWA AVIATION CONFERENCE He also served as chairman of the Congressman Boswell, AOPA’s Boyer & FAA’s Blakey Appropriations Committee. Prior to his legislative career, Rep. Invited To Speak At Iowa Aviation Conference Boswell spent 20 years in the Army. He was drafted in the Army in 1956 as WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – ing crime, and fighting for Iowa’s a private. He later graduated from Congressman Leonard Boswell, rep- families. Artillery Officers Candidate School, resenting Iowa’s Third Congressional In the 110th Congress, Boswell eventually rising to the rank of District, will kick off the Iowa was named chairman of the Lieutenant Colonel. During his long Aviation Conference, April 4, at the Agriculture Subcommittee on and distinguished military career (earn- Sheraton Hotel, West Des Moines, Livestock, Dairy & Poultry. In his ing him two Distinguished Flying followed by FAA Administrator position as chairman, and as one of Crosses, two Bronze Stars, the Marion Blakey as the luncheon speak- only 18 farmers in the House of Soldier’s Medal, and numerous other er, and AOPA President Phil Boyer at Representatives, he will play an inte- awards and decorations), Rep. Boswell 3:00 pm for the general session, and gral role in writing the new farm bill saw the world. He served two one-year again at 7:30 pm for an AOPA Pilot during the 110th Congress. Boswell tours of duty as an assault helicopter Town Meeting. also serves on the House Committee pilot in Vietnam. He also served two Boswell on Transportation and Infrastructure. NATO tours of duty in Europe, first for was first elect- In 2001, Rep. Boswell was named a four years in Germany, and later three ed to the U.S. member of the House Permanent Select years in Portugal. House of Committee on Intelligence. Given his Rep. Boswell was born January 10, Representatives extensive military background, and top- 1934, and raised in Ringgold and in 1996. In his secret clearance, Rep. Boswell had a Decatur counties. He received a bache- tenure as a comfortable transition as he took on his lor’s degree in Business Administration member of committee responsibilities. from Graceland College, where he met Congress, Rep. Boswell’s legislative career his future wife, Dody. Boswell has began in 1985 in the Iowa State Rep. Boswell still maintains an provided mean- Rep. Leonard Boswell Senate. He was instrumental in pass- interest in agriculture through his ingful tax relief ing significant spending reform legis- operation of the family farm. Dody to working families, supported the lation that put Iowa’s finances back has been a teacher for 36 years. most comprehensive education reform on track, ensuring a government that Together, the Boswells have three ever undertaken, and has been instru- was both fiscally responsible and children and four grandchildren. mental in crafting aviation security responsive to the needs of Iowans. In While AOPA President Phil Boyer legislation. He also continues to fight 1992, he was elected Senate has committed to speaking at the for keeping Iowa's small businesses President, and once again in 1994 by Iowa Aviation Conference on and rural communities vital, prevent- the unanimous vote of his colleagues. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 DPODFOUSBUJPO ZPVSOFFETPVSTFSWJDFT BQFSGFDUNBUDI
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IOWA CONFERENCE CONTINUED general aviation and new user fees for the last four decades.” Wednesday, April 4, Marion Blakey the airlines in order to pay for Rep. Knollenberg asked if the has not. Blakey has been formally “NextGen” — the FAA's moderniza- administration's proposed funding bill invited, but at press time, could be a tion plan for the air traffic control (the Next Generation Air Transportation “no show,” according to the Iowa system. But that argument isn’t entire- System Financing Reform Act of 2007) DOT Office of Aeronautics. FAA ly true. Even the administration has could pay for NextGen. “No, not with- Great Lakes & Central Regional been forced to admit that. out the ability to borrow,” said the Administrator, Chris Blum, will be On March 13, during a hearing in Government Accountability Office's Blakey’s backup speaker in the event the House appropriations subcommit- (GAO’s) Managing Director of Physical she does not attend, due to other more tee on transportation, and housing and Infrastructure Patricia Dalton. pressing commitments, or possibly to urban development, ranking member “Even FAA Administrator Marion avoid public criticism over the FAA’s Rep. Joe Knollenberg (R-Mich.) asked Blakey has admitted that its proposal proposal to fund the “Next Generation if the current excise-tax-funded avia- would raise $600 to $900 million less Air Traffic Control System,” which tion trust fund could pay for NextGen. each year than the current tax sys- she is expected to talk about. It could, admitted the administration tem,” said Boyer. “So which funding Boyer will (represented by Department of system is ‘broken?’” address the Transportation Inspector General Boyer will first speak at a general FAA’s proposal Calvin Scovel), as long as there contin- session at the conference at 3:00 pm, to fund the sys- ues to be a general fund contribution. then again for an AOPA Pilot Town tem with user “Once again, AOPA’s analysis has Meeting, which is FREE to pilots. fees on general been ratified by the federal govern- There is a fee for the luncheon and aviation. ment,” said AOPA President Phil full conference registration. The Bush Boyer. “The current funding system For additional information on the Administration could provide some $20 billion for Iowa Aviation Conference, contact the claims that it NextGen, if we continue to pay about Iowa DOT Office of Aeronautics at needs a huge Phil Boyer 23 percent of the FAA’s budget from 515-223-1800, or register online at tax increase on the general fund as we have done for www.iowaairports.org. K
AIRPORTS 2007 – The Year of the Des Moines International Airport
DES MOINES, IOWA – 2007 was farmland and has grown in both size the last decade have or will add: declared the Year of the Des Moines and importance to become the gate- A new architectural gem of a International Airport (DSM) by Des way to Des Moines and the rest of library downtown in the midst of a Moines Mayor Frank Cownie in a Central Iowa. new, urban greenbelt park. proclamation signed and presented at Des Moines itself has been chang- Iowa Event Center heralds top-drawer a City Council meeting on December ing dramatically, becoming more cos- acts and attracts premier athletic 18, 2006. This decree was made mopolitan and improving the life of its events and conventions. because this is the 75th Anniversary citizens while still retaining its “home- A state-of-the-art science center. of the airport. DSM began in 1932 town” identity. More than $1.6 billion Fortune 500 insurance giant Principal with the purchase of 160 acres of worth of construction projects within Financial Group is opening a river walk. 12 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2007 The freeway is being totally served with DSM in various manage- non-stop destinations; DSM has eight redesigned and modified. ment capacities since coming to Des signatory airlines and 16 air service New attractions like a proposed Moines from Atlantic City options counting code share carriers; indoor rain forest or the recently com- International Airport in 1996. DSM now has 138 daily flights out of pleted Iowa Speedway designed by DSM is coming off its second-best DSM (69 inbound, 69 outbound) with acclaimed NASCAR driver Rusty enplanement year in its chronicled 75- multiple service to numerous hubs Wallace in nearby Newton. year history with 978,907 passengers translating to 4,313 available seats out Events like: the '06 National Special enplaned in 2006. Compared to 10 years of DSM each day by commercial carri- Olympics held last year in Ames, Iowa; ago, enplanements have increased by ers; DSM doubled the size of its con- the premier edition of the 2007 Hy-Vee nearly 14% (from 860,230 in 1997). The course restaurant and gift shop to give Triathlon; the 2007 Principal Charity reason for the rise in passenger totals is travelers better amenities while waiting Classic (part of the PGA Tour); the no secret; it’s an effort to educate local for flights; the $4.7 million renovation opening rounds of the 2008 NCAA passengers about the power of investing of the passenger screening area and Women’s Basketball Tournament; and their money here at their home airport expanding it 18,000 sq. ft., resulted in the 2008 NCAA Outdoor Track and instead of driving to fly at other regional doubling the security lines and signifi- Field Championships will bring many airports such as Kansas City, Missouri cantly reducing passenger screening visitors to the city. On top of all of that, (MCI), or Omaha, Nebraska (OMA). times; added storage rooms; new rest- Des Moines is poised to hold the Aviation Director Smith explains, “Our rooms and escalators; a convenient nation’s first test on the road to the message to the community has been ‘the service elevator; and additional space White House with the Iowa Caucuses more people who use this airport, the for TSA operations. Travelers now have later this year. more likely they are to see service a more efficient entrance to the airline The airport staff at DSM has enhancements. As our enplanements go hold room areas of the concourse. VanBoxtellAdJune07GS 3/16/07 3:52 PM Page 1 undergone some significant changes up, we continue to see more flights to DSM has two 9,000-plus foot run- in the last few years, too. Craig existing destinations and service startups ways. Recent extension of the cross- Smith, A.A.E., is the current aviation to new destinations.” wind runway and resurfacing of the director and was appointed to that His statement is justified as one main runway has resulted in the air- position in October 2005. Smith has examines the proof: DSM now has 18 port’s implementation of the
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Bill Blake Proposed User Fees – The Fight of Our Lives!
n most of my columns, I have rowed a few years ago. The issues tion of last year’s legislation, which tried to stick to information on discussed at this recent meeting host- took over 2 years to get enacted. Istate and airport issues in my ed by Representative Michael Beard In Illinois, a bill that failed last region. However, there is no aviation included whether there was adequate year, exempting aircraft and aircraft issue as important to all of us as the funding going forward to meet the parts from the state sales and use tax, debate on future funding of the feder- needs of aviation in Minnesota. has been reintroduced this year in the al aviation system. Representative Beard plans to intro- form of House Bill 643 and Senate duce a bill to obtain funding for an Bill 455. Because of the state’s con- independent study to assess the tinuing financial struggles, it is prob- ...general aviation is in a state’s aviation needs and sources of ably still a long shot for passage. fight for its survival... revenue. However, I think interest is building. A bill has also been introduced in There is a pressing need to find state Minnesota to change and increase the funding to provide the state’s match- By now, you should know that liability insurance requirements for ing share for federal airport improve- general aviation is in a fight for its aircraft based in the state. The pro- ment grants and funding for the now survival against the FAA and airlines’ posed legislation contained in House defunct state/local airport improve- user fee proposal. If we lose this File 772 and Senate File 608 includes ment program. I met with members fight, general aviation pilots will face requirements not customarily avail- of the Illinois Public Airports incredible increases in the cost of fly- able to many aircraft owners, and if Association in March to work on a ing. The FAA proposal would enacted, would most likely greatly strategy to obtain adequate state increase the federal tax on avgas increase premium rates or make funding for airports. The states in the fourfold to 70 cents a gallon. There insurance unavailable to Minnesota Great Lakes Region have developed would be 13 new or increased fees aircraft owners. AOPA has been good systems of airports over the that would affect pilots, aircraft own- working to get this legislation defeat- years, but it is important to maintain ers, and mechanics at various times, ed or amended to be in line with them by replacing and rehabilitating including fees for use of Class B air- insurance industry products. infrastructure on a continuing basis. space. The federal airport improve- You may remember that I reported All of you can help with the fed- ment program funding would be in my last column that an AOPA-sup- reduced by 21 percent. AOPA has ported bill was passed last year pro- been working diligently to defeat viding for a host of protections for All of you can help... these proposals. To learn how you general aviation airports. Legislation can help, go to the AOPA web site. has been introduced this year known I attended a joint Minnesota state as House File 1330, which if enacted, eral and state issues discussed in this legislative committee meeting in would eliminate some of the benefits article by presenting your informed February to discuss the future of state created last year. The bill would opinion to your elected officials. For airport funds. It appears that the state eliminate the new requirement that more details on these issues and for legislature will be transferring back sellers disclose to buyers if the prop- help in preparing your comments to from the general fund to the state erty being sold is near an airport. officials, go to the AOPA website at: aeronautics fund the $15 million bor- AOPA is working to prevent the dilu- www.aopa.org. K
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www.aopa.org MINNESOTA AIRPORTS SYMPOSIUM FAA Regional Administrator Blum & North Dakota’s Ness To Be Featured Speakers At Minnesota Airports Symposium ALEXANDRIA, MINN. – On the choice, when stewardship of the two The North Dakota Aeronautics minds of the 600,000 pilots… thou- contiguous regions became an option. Board hired Ness in October of 1986 sands of corporations and their Blum’s career in federal service to head up the agency’s efforts. employees and stockholders who stretches over 35 years. He began as a The mission of the commission is depend on General Aviation for daily controller at the Miami Air Traffic to promote, enhance and regulate avi- travel… as well as thousands of avia- Control Center in 1970, and has since ation for the state. tion professionals who manage our served in various management posi- Ness holds a Commercial Pilot nation’s General Aviation airports and tions in FAA’s Southern, Central and Certificate, and multi-engine and fixed base operations and their Great Lakes Regions. instrument ratings. employees… and tens of thousands of Blum pursued a Business In 1989 to 1994, Ness served on the communities which are served by Management Degree at the University National Board of Directors for the General Aviation airports, is the of Miami and holds an Associate Degree National Association of State Aviation Federal Aviation Administration’s in Aerospace Science from Miami-Dade Officials (NASAO), and is the organi- (FAA’s) proposal to fund its “Next Junior College. He has a Commercial zation’s past chairman. He was co-chair Generation Air Traffic Control Pilot Certificate and is instrument rated. of the FAA/NASAO Intergovernmental System” at the expense of General Blum and his wife, Carol, live in Relations Committee (IRC), a joint Aviation through new “user fees” on Shawnee, Kansas, and have six children issues coordination committee between aviation fuel and air traffic control and eight grandchildren. the Federal Aviation Administration services. Addressing what has become Also speak- and NASAO. the major issue facing General ing is Gary Other organizations in which Ness Aviation today at the Minnesota Ness, Executive serves is the Center for Aviation Airports Symposium at the Director of the Research and Education (CARE), a Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, North Dakota non-profit educational foundation cre- Minnesota, April 12, will be FAA Aeronautics ated to serve the needs of aviation Great Lakes & Central Regional Commission. research and education; the Administrator, Christopher R. Blum. Ness is a gradu- International Northwest Aviation In May ate of North Council (INAC); and he is the present 2005, Blum Dakota State Chairman of the North Dakota became the College of Gary Ness Aviation Hall of Fame. FAA Regional Science (1965) In 2003, Ness was presented by Administrator and North Dakota State University NDSCS with the “Wildcat of the Year” for the Great (1967). He served in the U.S. Navy award, and in 2004, he was inducted Lakes Region, from 1967 to 1971 as a naval aviator. into the NDSCS Athletic Hall of Fame while continu- His last duty station was as a flight having been a member of the Science ing to hold that instructor in air to air gunnery and carri- Basketball – National Tournament Team same position er qualifications while stationed at of 1964 and captain of the 1965 team. in the Central Chris Blum Pensacola Naval Air Station, Florida. Ness resides south of Bismarck with Region. This Prior to military service, Ness his wife, Linda. The Ness’ have two arrangement, resulting in a twelve-state worked in his family’s owned and grown daughters. Erin, and Lindsey. span of control, is a first for the FAA. managed aerial application operation Other speakers will include Prior to his arrival in Kansas City as for eight years. Minnesota Office of Aeronautics the Regional Administrator, Blum was Ness’s previous experience is Director Raymond J Rought; Dave Air Traffic Division Manager in the diverse. After naval service he was Clark of ASI Jet Center at Flying Great Lakes Region, where he had employed as the assistant manager of Cloud Airport, Eden Prairie, Minn.; management oversight of all 89 air the Federal Land Bank in Grand Forks, Joe Morgan of Princeton Flight traffic control facilities, there. Blum’s and later became Vice President of First Service Station; and Jeff Hamiel of the familiarity with issues confronting the Federal Savings and Loan in Grand Metropolitan Airports Commission. FAA in a region, which handles some Forks. From 1980 to 1986, he served as For additional information on the three million aircraft operations annual- sales manager for AGSCO, a regional Minnesota Airports Symposium, contact ly and contains one of the busiest air- agricultural chemical company head- Judy Meyers at the Minnesota Office of ports in the nation, made him a logical quartered in Grand Forks. Aeronautics at 1-800-657-3922. K 18 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2007 Alexandria Symposium Ad2 3/17/07 11:38 AM Page 1
WISCONSIN AVIATION CONFERENCE Wisconsin’s Aviation Conference, For Airport Management, FBOs & Pilots STEVENS POINT, WIS. – Miss the annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference, and you could miss a golden opportu- nity to learn something new, information which could ben- efit your airport, business or flying, people who you might not otherwise meet, and an opportunity to interact with oth- ers in a similar situation as yourself. Alexandria Aviation Inc. The 52nd Annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference will Alexandria Aviation Inc. be held April 30 – May 2 at the new Holiday Inn Hotel & & The Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission Convention Center in Stevens Point, Wis. The conference will start off with a special announce- ment that will directly impact the future of aviation in the Welcome Guests & Participants Of The state of Wisconsin. 2007 Minnesota Airports Symposium Leading off the scheduled speakers will be Ben Castellano, manager of the airport safety and operations April 11-13 division of the Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, DC. Castellano will be updating attendees on Arrowwood Resort FAA and airport issues. Alexandria, Minnesota Peter J. Bunce, President of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) will address the FAA’s and Bush Administration’s proposed user fees on To Register Contact Judy Meyers - MNDOT Office of Aeronautics General Aviation that if approved by Congress, will have a 1-800-657-3922 severe impact, not only on pilots, aircraft owners, aircraft www.dot.state.mn.us/aero manufacturers and support service businesses and profes- sionals, but on airports, the communities they serve, corpo- rate America and the jobs they create, and on the overall 9;HJ?
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Sincock promises to pro- Guidelines or Regulations?” Conference is hosted by the vide an entertaining perspective of the In addition to the continuing edu- Wisconsin Airport Management business of aviation across the land. cation opportunities provided at the Association, Wisconsin Aviation Professional sessions on the sec- conference, over 30 support service Trades Association, and Wisconsin ond day of the conference include companies will be exhibiting, and Business Aviation Association, with diverse topics such as: “Land Use supporting the conference and atten- the generous sponsorship provided by Plans,” presented by John Dorcey of dees. For further detailed information consultants and vendors in the avia- the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics, on the conference program, tion industry. K Avfuel CEO Craig R. 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BOX 199 Street______University of Michigan and resides in OREGON, WI 53575-0199 City______State______Zip______Ann Arbor with his wife, Sue. 20 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2007 Sincock is an airline transport pilot educational development and net- Gaier of the Wisconsin Airport (ATP) who frequently flies the com- working opportunities for company Management Association (WAMA) at pany’s Cessna Citation XL. He is an leaders. 715-387-2211, email active member of the World For additional information on the [email protected], or visit Presidents’ Organization (WPO), an Wisconsin Aviation Conference, www.wisama.org. The conference is international organization fostering including registration, contact Jeffrey April 30-May 2. K AIRPORTS in 10 years, enplanements will exceed the relocation of the passenger termi- Central Wisconsin Airport 222,000 passengers annually, and will nal area to a new mid-field location. rise to 298,000 passengers by 2025. The proposed project would be com- Mosinee, Wisconsin These projections follow historical pleted over a six to 10-year period. trends for the The project would include a new pas- Central Wisconsin senger terminal, a terminal loop road, Airport, regional an aircraft parking apron, and a main airports, and simi- terminal access roadway system from lar sized airports in the main highway. Additional recom- the nation. mendations included improvements to A planning team the site utilities, taxiways, taxi-lanes, consisting of engi- and other associated civil develop- neers from Becher- ments. The new terminal would ulti- Hoppe and Mead & mately be expanded to 120,000 GSF Hunt met with the with about 3,000 parking stalls within Central Wisconsin Airport Mosinee, Wisconsin airport manager, the 20-year planning period. The total staff, and the tenants to identify and projected cost for this development is MOSINEE, WIS. – Central Wisconsin discuss the current needs at the pas- estimated at $58 million in 2006 dol- Airport in Mosinee, Wis., is a host senger terminal. The passenger termi- lars. The terminal and parking areas airport for the Wisconsin Aviation nal layout was compared with other would be built in phases to accommo- Conference, April 30-May 2 at the airports in the nation having similar Holiday Inn, Stevens Point. The sizes and operations. The operational Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) ter- components consisting of ticket coun- minal was originally constructed in ters, baggage make-up, boarding 1969 and a major renovation occurred gates, and baggage claim were ana- in 1987. In 1997, a five-gate con- lyzed and found to be deficient in size course was constructed and some ren- for the projected growth. ovation work was done at the terminal The Planning Team recommended Give Your Aircraft building. The current passenger termi- nal is 65,205 gross square feet (GSF). A New View With The terminal area has four parking lots for the restaurant employees, air- port employees, car rental tenants, and general passenger cars. At pres- ent, there are 1,100 stalls for parking. Wittman Regional Airport This includes the 110 stalls recently Oshkosh, Wisconsin added in 2005. Land available in the Vision blurred from scratches & crazing? terminal area for parking is limited to Pam & Pat O’Malley NEWVIEW will restore or replace 120 stalls for future parking. The total Pat O’Malley’s your windshield and/or cabin windows. parking space available, without dem- olition of surrounding buildings, is Jet Room Restaurant OTHER SERVICES: 1,220 parking stalls. Wisconsin Aviation Bldg. • Annuals & 100-Hour Inspections • Pitot Static Testing Central Wisconsin Airport current- Dane County Regional Airport • Altimeter Certification • Transponder Biennials ly has 165,000 annual passenger Madison,Wis. (MSN) • Authorized Diamond Service Center enplanements. From 1995 through Breakfast & Lunch FOR APPOINTMENT CALL 2004, enplanements increased from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mon. thru Sat. 121,756 to 161,348, an increase of 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday 1-877-303-0709 E-Mail: [email protected] 32.5 percent. It is projected that with- 608-268-5010 Web Site: www.newviewtech.com APRIL/MAY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 21 date growth. The midfield site will General Aviation at CWA is served management, provide adequate room for long-term by Coin Builders Aviation, Inc. Yaron worked growth beyond the 20 year planning Runway 17/35 is 6,500 X 150 ft., and in manufactur- period. Initial construction would Rwy 8/26 is 7,645 X 150. Approaches ing in both pro- accommodate growth for the current include GPS, RNAV, ILS, LOC BC. duction and period. NDB, VOR, and VOR/DME. The air- human resource The planning team reviewed the port has a control tower facility, and management. annual growth of the airport over the is located between Wausau and He became air- past 20 years and reviewed current Stevens Point, Wis. port manager at enplanement levels and growth at Central Wisconsin Airport the Taylor similar airports. Previous master plans Manager, Tony Yaron, is a pilot, and Tony Yaron County Airport and FAA enplanement projection lev- began flight training in the late 1970s. in 1990, named els were reviewed to determine the He holds a Commercial Pilot director of operations and mainte- level of increase in enplanements Certificate, Certified Flight Instructor nance at Central Wisconsin Airport in anticipated at CWA. The FAA fore- Certificate, and an Instrument Rating. 2000, and airport manager in January casts enplanements on a national basis Before starting his career in airport 2006. K “to shrink 0.2 percent in 2006, and then bounce back in 2007 with a Wausau Downtown Airport & Wausau Flying Service growth rate of 3.7 percent. Enplanements for the rest of the fore- Wausau, Wisconsin cast period will grow at an average include a snow removal equip- annual rate of 3.2 percent.” Regional ment purchase, and the establish- carriers are forecast to grow at a high- ment of a WAAS GPS approach. er rate of 4.2 percent, as compared to Wausau Downtown Airport is mainline carriers which are forecast to home to nearly 70 corporate and grow at 2.5 percent. privately owned aircraft. There are 40 t-hangars, 8 privately owned/constructed hangars, and Wausau Downtown Airport Wausau Flying Service manages Tailwheel Instruction Wausau, Wisconsin 16,000 sq. ft. of corporate hangar www.flywausau.com WAUSAU, WIS. – Wausau space. The city will expand its corpo- Downtown Airport in Wausau, Wis., rate hangar capacity by an additional is a host airport for the Wisconsin 10,000 sq. ft. in 2007. Wausau Supply Aviation Conference, April 30 – May Company, Kocourek Motors, Prehn 2, at the Holiday Inn, Stevens Point. Cranberry Company, and River Valley The airport was established in 1927, State Bank are just some of the corpo- and its name comes from its central- rations operating aircraft at KAUW. ized location in the Wausau metro These local aircraft and transients com- area. The Wausau Downtown Airport bine for an estimated 30,000-plus oper- is large enough to accommodate large ations annually. corporate jets, yet small enough to Wausau Flying Service, Inc. man- Tailwheel Endorsements provide tailwheel and advanced ages the airport for the City of Wausau. Aircraft Check-Outs instruction through Wausau Flying The FBO provides aerial adventures, Insurance Qualification Service. flight instruction, aircraft rental, scenic Recurrent Training Wausau Downtown Airport has two rides, and pilot services as well as avi- Aircraft Ferrying paved runways and instrument ation line services. Refueling, trans- approaches. Recent capital improve- portation, lodging and catering are just Wausau Flying Service, Inc. ments to the facility include lengthen- some of the services available to busi- nesses and individuals visiting the Wausau Downtown Airport (KAUW) ing runway 12/30 to 5200 feet, installa- Wausau, Wisconsin tion of a perimeter security fence and Wausau metro area. Wausau Flying gates, navigation easement purchases, Service employs five full time and two 715-845-3400 and runway approach improvements. part time employees. John Chmiel and Check Out Our 2007 2006 also saw a complete airport pave- his wife, Angela Uhl, have managed ment crack/slurry seal repair with new the airport and Wausau Flying Service Aerial Adventure runway marking. Future projects will since 1992. K 22 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2007 EXHILERATION T-tail. Turbofan. Time to Unveil. See the Newest Generation Aircraft at Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In 2007 - Booth 18 & 19. www.epicaircraft.com 888 FLY EPIC Copyright © 2007. All rights reserved. Epic is a trademark of AIR, LLC. Specifications subject to change without notice. APRIL/MAY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 23 ILLINOIS AVIATION CONFERENCE Illinois Aviation Conference To Feature Top Speakers & Hall of Famers WHEELING, ILL. – The 2007 Qualifying candidates for Illinois Aviation Conference, hall of fame induction have May 22-23, will be held at the to be beyond mid-career Westin Chicago North Shore point, of good character, and Hotel, Wheeling, Ill. The event must have served Illinois is sponsored by the Illinois y aviation beyond paid h p a Aviation Trades Association, r employment. g o t o Illinois Public Airport h The “Spirit of Flight P n Association, and Illinois o Award” will go to the Sky t s o Department of Transportation K Soaring Club, which once d e Division of Aeronautics. T flew from Aavang Field, The conference will start The Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame selection committee met near Algonquin, Illinois. February 2 to select the 2007 inductees. with a golf outing at the Chevy Today, the club boasts a Chase Country Club, and wrap membership of 100 pilots up with the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame (IAHF) Banquet. who make 1,600 flights each year from a club-owned air- Speakers will include Jim Coyne of the National Air port at the far western edge of the O’Hare Mode C veil in Transportation Association, Phil Boyer of the Aircraft McHenry County. Owners & Pilots Association, Chris Blum of the FAA The Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame was established in Great Lakes & Central Regions, Jim Goodwin, and Susan 1970 and encourages aviation organizations to participate Shea of the Illinois Division of Aeronautics. in the selection process. 2007 Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame inductees will For additional information, or to reserve tickets for the include Janice Draper of Springfield, Ill., who founded the induction banquet to be held May 23 at the conclusion of children’s “Air Bear” aviation education program; Albert the Illinois Aviation Conference, contact IAHF President H. Luke, a Chicago area barnstormer who became the first Walt Kessler at 847-683-2361. commercial helicopter instructor in Illinois and the To register for the Illinois Aviation Conference, contact Midwest; and William R. Norwood, the first African Michael R. Lane of the Illinois Aviation Trades Association American pilot and captain with United Airlines. at (217) 528-5230. K AWARDS & RECOGNITION Hoover, Hale & STS-121 Shuttle Team Receive NASM Trophies WASHINGTON, DC. – The National Air and Space Museum Trophy, the museum’s highest honor, has been awarded this year to legendary aviator Robert A. “Bob” Hoover, and NASA’s space shuttle manager, N. Wayne Hale Jr., and the team responsible for a crucial mission that restored confidence in the shuttle program. Hoover is hon- M S A ored in the category of Lifetime Achievement and Hale and N / o s the STS-121 team are honored in the category of Current s u R Achievement. The awards were presented at a private cere- n y l o r mony at the Air and Space Museum building in a C Washington on March 7. (L/R) National Air & Space Museum award program master of cere- Bob Hoover was honored as a fighter pilot, military and monies, actor David Hartman; legendary pilot and award recipient, Robert A. “Bob” Hoover; and National Air & Space Museum Director, civilian test pilot, and air show performer of legendary pro- Gen. J.R. “Jack” Dailey. Hoover received the 2007 National Air and portions. No less an expert than Jimmy Doolittle said, “Bob Space Museum Trophy for Lifetime Achievement, March 7. is the greatest stick-and-rudder man that ever lived.” Bob Hoover began flying at Nashville’s Berry Field in 1937, mission in World War II and spent almost 16 months as a where he taught himself aerobatics. He joined the Tennessee German POW before escaping in a Focke-Wulf FW-190. Air National Guard and became a U.S. Army Air Corps test After the war, Hoover was a front line test pilot for such pilot charged with flying aircraft to the edge of their per- aircraft as the F-84 and P-80. He served as back-up pilot formance capabilities. Hoover was shot down on his 58th on the Bell X-1. Later, for North American Aviation, 24 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2007 Hoover flew the first flight of the Lindbergh Foundation To Honor Fay, Cernan & Susanka XFJ-2 Fury. He also tested the F-86 Sabre, including during bombing mis- sions in Korea, and the F-100. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. — The In the 1950s, Hoover moved into Lindbergh Foundation has announced corporate positions and began flying a that conservationist Dr. J. Michael precision aerobatic routine with a Fay, astronaut Eugene Cernan and North American P-51 Mustang, then architect Sarah Susanka will be hon- the T-39/Sabreliner and the Aero ored at the 2007 Lindbergh Award Commander fleet, culminating in the Ceremony, May 16, at the Minnesota Shrike Commander 500S, now in the History Center in St. Paul. The cere- museum’s collection at the Udvar- mony features a reception and silent Hazy Center. He set altitude and auction with such items as first-edi- speed records and was routinely sent tion books, an autographed Neil Dr. J. Michael Fay abroad to demonstrate aircraft. Armstrong lithograph, and a variety As a safety pilot in the Reno Air of other unique and collectible items. people around the world can learn Races, his advice saved the lives of Dinner and the program, including about the importance of sustainability several pilots in emergency situations. remarks from the award recipients, and become inspired to take action is He was captain of the 1966 U.S. follow. just the kind of life-long dedication Aerobatic Team and his skill as an air National Geographic Society the foundation seeks to honor with show performer is unmatched. In his Explorer in residence and Wildlife our Lindbergh Award,” said most famous maneuver, Hoover Conservation Society conservationist, Foundation Chairman Erik Lindbergh, poured ice tea from a pitcher into a Dr. J. Michael Fay, will receive the grandson of Charles and Anne glass on his T-39 instrument panel honorary 2007 Lindbergh Award; Morrow Lindbergh. while performing a perfect barrel roll. astronaut Eugene Cernan, most wide- In 2004, Dr. Fay conducted a He didn’t spill a drop. Hoover has ly recognized as the last man on the Megaflyover of Africa, during which flown more than 300 types of aircraft moon, will receive the foundation’s he traveled more than 60,000 miles in and performed at more than 2,500 Spirit Award; and acclaimed author a specially designed airplane and cap- civilian and military air shows. and architect, Sarah Susanka, will tured high-resolution aerial images of Hoover is the recipient of the receive the Anne Morrow Lindbergh the continent in an effort to change Distinguished Flying Cross and the Award. the way Africa and the rest of the Smithsonian’s Lindbergh Medal. He The honorary Lindbergh Award is world perceive and use our natural is an inductee of the National presented to individuals who have resources. On a previous mission Fay Aviation Hall of Fame and the made significant contributions over walked 2,000 miles from the north- International Aerobatic Hall of Fame. many years toward improving our eastern corner of the Republic of the He is the only man to serve two terms quality of life by balancing technolog- Congo to the southwestern coast of as president of the Society of ical advancements and the preserva- Gabon. Using GPS recordings, video Experimental Test Pilots. tion of our environment. “Dr. Fay has footage, still photography and numer- Appointed to manage the space devoted his career to conservation. ical data, Dr. Fay documented every shuttle program in 2005, N. Wayne His use of technology to collect infor- wildlife, plant, and human presence Hale Jr. and the STS-121 Shuttle mation about the environment so that he encountered. 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Susanka, will receive the founda- In honor of the tion’s Anne Morrow Lindbergh 80th anniversary Award for outstanding individual of Charles achievement, a spirit of initiative, Lindbergh’s New and work that exemplifies great York-to-Paris dedication toward making posi- flight, the founda- tive contributions to our world. tion’s Spirit Award Susanka is leading a movement will be presented to redefine the American home to Astronaut and lifestyle. Her “build better, Eugene Cernan for not bigger” approach to residen- Sarah Susanka his pioneering tial architecture has been achievements in embraced across the country, and an aviation career her “Not So Big” philosophy is evolving beyond habitation and a spirit and Astronaut Eugene Cernan and into how we inhabit our lives. character that rep- For reservations and information about the May 16 resent the best of event at the Minnesota History Center, please contact the this nation. “If anyone personifies the spirit and pioneering Lindbergh Foundation office at 763/576-1596, or visit character of America’s space program, it is the last man to www.lindberghfoundation.org K FLIGHT TRAINING that has enriched your own life. You will also be increasing “AOPA Project Pilot” your chances to win the AOPA Sweepstakes airplane! AOPA Project Pilot mentors identify and encourage How You Can Affect The Future of General Aviation people who have an interest in flying, but haven’t taken the first step. Would-be pilots might think that they don’t have the time, money or “right stuff” to learn how to fly. Or it could just be that they don’t know how or where to begin. A prospective pilot may be one of those people outside the airport fence on weekends watching takeoffs and landings. It could be a co-worker, family member, neighbor or maybe someone you meet at a social gathering. You know the type – they perk up and start asking questions about flying when they hear you’re a pilot. One thing they all have in common is that they’ve probably thought about learning to fly since they were young. But they haven’t yet made the mental leap to see that a pilot’s license is a chal- lenge well within their grasp. That’s where Project Pilot mentors come in. While Charles Lindbergh inspired people to see the potential for harles Lindbergh not only captivated the world with aviation, AOPA Project Pilot mentors help prospective his solo Atlantic crossing in 1927, he changed the pilots see their own potential in fulfilling their flying aspi- Cway people looked at aviation. He made the impos- rations. sible seem possible and helped ensure a vibrant future for Beginning in early June 2006, AOPA committed substan- general aviation (GA). tial resources to give the Project Pilot program new empha- All pilots now have a chance to make the same impact sis. Among the changes are a new, comprehensive set of on a smaller, personal scale, but with an equally far-reach- mentor and student materials, new DVD videos, and a new ing impact. Simply by becoming a “mentor” through the interactive website. In addition, Erik Lindbergh, grandson of newly expanded AOPA Project Pilot program sponsored by Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, has agreed to be the the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (http://www. national spokesperson for AOPA Project Pilot. Erik is an AOPAProjectPilot.org), you can play a big role in shaping accomplished pilot who in 2002 marked the 75th anniversary the future of GA. By becoming a Project Pilot mentor, you of his grandfather’s famous flight with his own single-engine, will be fulfilling an obligation to “give back” to an activity solo trip across the North Atlantic. 28 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2007 “Creating the next generation of connects communities to the world, your friend’s progress. The site pilots today is absolutely critical for and is a major form of business and includes an interactive system that ensuring a strong and secure GA in personal transportation. connects mentors and students, sched- the future,” says Lindbergh. uled reminders and planned activities The goals of AOPA Project Pilot 1,2,3: How Project Pilot Works for active mentoring, and regular are as simple as they are important. Aside from a pilot certificate, the rewards and encouragement during The program seeks to increase the only qualification necessary to the training process. number of student pilots who com- become an AOPA Project Pilot After you enroll your friend, plete their training and earn their pri- Mentor is an urge to share your love he/she will receive a welcome kit vate pilot certificates. A small invest- of flying. If you like to think about containing a greeting from Erik ment of time by a Project Pilot men- flying and talk about flying with oth- Lindbergh, a personal letter from tor pays big dividends to a student in ers, you’re ready. Mentoring is a sim- AOPA President Phil Boyer, an excit- training, and to all of GA. History ple three-step process. ing and informative DVD, a special shows that a student pilot who has a Step one is to talk to somebody magazine to help the student get start- Project Pilot mentor is three times you believe has what it takes to ed, and AOPA Project Pilot decals. As more likely to complete their training become a pilot and the desire to begin a mentor you’ll receive a kit with an and become an active GA pilot. flight training. When they’re ready to AOPA Project Pilot mousepad, AOPA Growing the ranks of GA pilots is start, just sign them up at decals, an AOPA Project Pilot much more than a good idea; it’s criti- www.AOPAProjectPilot.org, your brochure, and greetings from cal to the continued health and vitality electronic home base for the mentor- Lindbergh and Boyer. of GA. AOPA is continuously vigilant ing program. Because GA aircraft and airports in keeping GA affordable and accessi- Step two is even easier. You just can seem a little foreign and intimidat- ble. But if the pilot population were need to “be there” for your friend with ing to the uninitiated, take your friend to decline significantly, GA would simple check-ins. Check-ins might be to the airport and introduce them, up- become increasingly susceptible to a little more frequent at the beginning; close and personal, to the world of further attacks, resulting in airport maybe once a week. After that a brief GA. Help your friend connect with a closures, airspace restrictions and call, an email, an airport get-together flight instructor and schedule their all- onerous regulations. Clearly, the best or whatever works for you and your important first lesson. You can also way to guarantee a strong future for friend should do the trick. The main make some recommendations about GA is to act today. That’s a duty that topic of conversation will be some- the student pilot supplies they’ll need. each of us shares as a pilot. thing you both obviously love: flying. Your job is mainly to listen and Keeping GA vibrant and afford- Ask your friend, “how are you doing offer encouragement. Remember, able is essential to not only the future in the training? What was it like to we’ve all “been there-done that” in of aviation, but to the nation’s econo- make your first stall? Don’t you just our own flight training. The flight my overall. GA stimulates economic love the feeling of making a ‘greaser’ instructor will teach them the neces- growth on the local, state and regional during touch-and-goes?” sary skills. Your job is to support the Winona StateDarklevels, generating 3/20/05 more 1:51 than PM $100 Page bil- 1 Step three in the mentoring process. No matter how long you lion in economic benefit to the coun- process is to keep doing more of the have been flying, you’ll be the “old try every year; that’s 1 percent of our same. KeepProject2 supporting 10/12/04 GA by talking 10:50 AM pro” Page able 1 to provide invaluable expe- GDP. GA also fuels technical innova- to additional prospects. And when rience and support as your friend pro- tion, trains future airline, military, they’re ready, sign them up! gresses through training. medical and law enforcement pilots, You can use the website to track CONTINUED ON PAGE 56 WINONAWINONA STATESTATE UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY YOUR PATHWAY NEW & USED PROPELLERS FOR SALE REPAIRS # EXCHANGES # OVERHAULS TO THE # GOVERNOR EXCHANGES # AIRLINESIRLINES Maxwell Aircraft Service WHILE LANDING AN EDUCATION Propeller Rating Class 1 & 2, Limited Accessory FAA Approved Station # UF2R211L 1-800-DIAL-WSU1-800-DIAL-WSU CRYSTAL AIRPORT, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (An FAA Airway Science University) CALL 1-800-964-4247 OR (763) 533-8611 APRIL/MAY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 29 MATA Maskhead 10/13/04 12:58 PM Page 1 DISCOVER Minnesota Aviation Industry News “The Cape Cod of the Midwest”* MINNESOTA AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION DOOR COUNTY WISCONSIN r o t k n e a v E m i e W Light Sport Aircraft like the “SportStar” are e v gaining in popularity among flight schools. a D Wright Aero Embraces Light Sport Aircraft Movement MAPLE LAKE, MINN. – It was at the Minnesota Located on Eagle Harbor Brackett_Dec04 12/22/04 5:34 PM Page 1 Aviation Trades Association (MATA) annual confer- just 2 miles from the ence in St. Paul in the fall of 2005 that Greg Ephraim-Fish Creek Airport (3D2) Mavencamp and his father, Bill, of Wright Aero, Inc., Make your reservations today with operations at Maple Lake and St. Cloud, first n 1-800-292-9494 became interested in Light Sport Aircraft (LSA). 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He by Evektor America of Kerrville, The SportStar has excellent flight went back to school and graduated Texas (www.evektoramerica.com). and design features, large and effi- with a bachelor’s degree in Aviation The Mavencamps took delivery of cient flaps, and responsive handling Management from St. Cloud State their first aircraft later in 2006, and in characteristics. University (SCSU). While at SCSU, March of this year, they took delivery The cockpit is very roomy, and Mavencamp became vice president of their second aircraft – this one with a joystick control and full bubble and later, president, of its Alpha Eta equipped with a Dynon EFIS-D100 canopy, you cannot help but to feel Rho, Sigma Chi Upsilon chapter. glass instrument panel. The aircraft like you are in a military fighter. The Wright Aero, Inc. is contracted are used for both sport pilot and pri- visibility is unmatched, and in steep with St. Cloud State University to vate pilot training, and rental. It is bank turns, it is very similar to the provide flight training, and operate a certified for day and night VFR only. freedom you feel when skydiving! fleet of Cessna single-engine aircraft The SportStar is an aerodynami- The seats are comfortable and lux- and two Beechcraft Dutchess twin- cally controlled, single-engine, two- uriously upholstered, and adjustable engine aircraft. Wright Aero, Inc. pro- seat, low-wing, all metal aircraft with pedals makes flying the SportStar vides flight training, aircraft rental, a fixed tricycle undercarriage and enjoyable, even on long cross-country charter and fuel sales at its Maple controllable nose wheel. The aircraft flights. Lake, Minn. headquarters, and only is equipped with a four cylinder 100 Evektor has been building aircraft flight training at St. Cloud State hp Rotax 912 ULS. for 35 years, and the SportStar is now University. The company’s sister The SportStar has a top quality, flying in the U.S., Canada, Australia, company, Lake Country Aviation, MATA AD durableMay06 all-metal5/27/06 anodized10:27 AM and Page corro 1- and South America. Together with its provides aircraft maintenance and sion-proof aluminum airframe. It’s the European version Eurostar, is in more float plane installations. Bill only Light Sport Aircraft that has a than 30 countries. Mavencamp is also part owner of St. bonded/riveted construction. This Cloud Aviation, which provides air- Greg Mavencamp craft maintenance, avionics sales and service, hangar rental, and fuel sales. Greg Mavencamp joined the Between the three companies and two MATA Board of Directors in 2006, locations, all bases are covered! and says that he was literally raised at Greg Mavencamp says that his the Maple Lake, Minnesota airport goal for MATA is to work with other (KMGG), a small airport in central operators to take aviation in Minnesota. “If I was not in school, I Minnesota into the next generation, MINNESOTA was at the airport cleaning airplanes, and he says that getting involved in AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION fueling aircraft, or working with cus- the Light Sport Aircraft and Sport “Working For Minnesota Aviation” tomers,” he said. “Customer service Pilot movement is one more step in MATA PAID Listing 11/28/06 8:38 PM Page 1 Membership Open To All was engrained into my circuitry at a that direction. 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The keynote banquet entation entitled “Fuel If you cannot make it for the entire speaker on Tuesday, May 1, will be Price Fundamentals: From Wisconsin conference, I urge you to register for to the World.” Mr. Sincock’s presen- the one-day. Individual and spouse WATA_DIFF_SponsOct06 tation10/1/06 will 1:04be of PMinterest Page to 1 every banquet tickets are also available. fixed base operator and pilot in To register, contact Jeffrey Gaier WATA Wisconsin, and I encourage you to at 715-387-2211, via email at Serving Wisconsin By Air attend. [email protected], or visit Since 1943 Earlier that day, WATA will hold www.wisama.org. 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Immediate Past President – Bruce Botterman Fond du Lac Skyport Trimcraft Aviation Vice President – Craig Devenport SILVER Secretary – Jay Griggs Basler Turbo Fond du Lac, Wis. Genoa City, Wis. Treasurer – Peter Laper Conversions, LLC Oshkosh, Wis. Gran-Aire, Inc. Lake Country Aviation, LLC Milwaukee, Wis. Waukesha, Wis. Send News Items To: “WATA Difference” BRONZE Johnson Aviation Insurance West Bend Air, Inc. P.O. Box 199 Aero Insurance Inc. Madison, Wis. West Bend, Wis. Oregon, WI 53575-0199 Menomonee Falls, Wis. PH: (608) 835-7063 NationAir Insurance Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. Email:FAX: [email protected] (608) 835-3323 Beaver Aviation, Inc. Agencies Juneau • Madison Website:www.wataonline.org Juneau, Wis. Eden Prairie, Minn. • Watertown, Wis. APRIL/MAY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 33 WATA DIFFERENCE CONTINUED LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT . C L Golden Age Aeroworks Named North Central Dealer L , s k r o w For Aerolab Light Sport Aircraft o r e A e g A LONE ROCK, WIS. – Golden Age . n e C d L l L Aeroworks, LLC, has concluded an o , G s , k r r agreement with Aerolab, S.r.l., the e o b w e o w Italian manufacturer of the Sport r e e n A i e e Camp line of Light Sport Aircraft, to L g A d E represent it in 11 North Central United n e d l The LoCamp is fitted with fine Italian leather interior States: Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, o G appointments, old style steam gauges, dual controls and , r e brakes and a modern com radio and transponder. Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, b e w North Dakota, South Dakota, e n (LEFT) Paul Peckham, Golden Age Aeroworks, LLC, dis- i e L cusses the LoCamp's Rotec 2800 110 hp radial engine with Nebraska and Kansas. Based at Tri- d E Aerolab founder Francesco Rizzi. County Regional Airport (LNR) in Southwest Wisconsin, Golden Age Aeroworks, LLC, is owned by Paul Peckham of Richland Center, Wis. and Ed Leineweber of Lone Rock, Wis. l . Aerolab, S.r.l., of Gallarate, Italy, r . S attracted the attention of the Light b a l o r Sport Aircraft world in 2006 when it e A , i z introduced its “LoCamp” aircraft at z i R Sun 'N Fun in Lakeland, Fla. in April, o c s e and at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, The Aerolab LoCamp, first of a series of Sport Camp Light Sport Aircraft c n a to eventually include high-wing and bi-wing versions. r F 34 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2007 Golden Age Ad 3/14/07 11:45 AM Page 1 Wis. in July. Billed as “only for lovers of old fashioned aircraft,” the LoCamp is a nostalgic rendering of a GoldenGolden AgeAge Aeroworks,Aeroworks, LLCLLC Morey_Airplane_Ad_April06_Revisedtwo-place, tube-and-fabric, open- 3/28/06 3:48 PM Page 1 cockpit, low-wing monoplane with a NORTH CENTRAL U.S. DEALERS FOR radial engine. 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Initially available as an flaps and trim, Aerolab's founder, Francesco Rizzi, esti- Experimental Amateur-built, quick-build kit, the company mates that the kit version can be built in about 500 hours expects to achieve Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) and comply with the 51% rule of Experimental Amateur- certification later in 2007. built certification. “Put away your drill,” he suggests. “This Peckham and Leineweber will tour their North Central kit is ‘assembled’, not ‘constructed’.” territory with the LoCamp immediately following EAA The LoCamp prototype is powered by a 110 hp Rotec AirVenture 2007 in August. Deliveries of kits are expected 2800 engine, cruises at 106 mph, and stalls clean at 45 to begin this spring. Meanwhile, a 60 x 60 ft. hangar is mph and with flaps down, 41 mph. With an empty weight going up at LNR to house Golden Age Aeroworks. of 848 lbs, a useful load of 472 lbs is available while stay- “We will offer our customers transitional flight training ing within the 1320 lb. limit of the LSA compliance stan- in their new aircraft,” said Leineweber, a CFI. Peckham, an dard. experienced aircraft homebuilder, stressed the maintenance The price of the LoCamp kit is expected to be under and customer support side of the business. “We intend to $44,000 for the basic kit and under $48,000 for all the promote an aviation experience, not just the sale of air- available options such as wheel fairings, old style instru- planes,” he said, “by recapturing and conveying to our cus- ments, epoxy coating, and passenger instruments and tomers the magic, allure and excitement of the Golden Age brakes. The S-LSA-compliant, fly-away version is expect- of Aviation, which the Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft ed to sell for around $80,000. movement has made possible.” For additional information, contact Paul Peckham at While obviously appealing to nostalgic impulses, the 608-647-8436 or 608-383-3055 (peckham9@coun- Aerolab LoCamp is a thoroughly modern aircraft under its tryspeed.com), or Ed Leineweber at 608-604-6515 skin. Sporting a CNC laser-cut and TIG-welded steel tube ([email protected]). Be sure to check out fuselage, aluminum spars, push rod controls and electric www.aerolab.it. K Light Sport Aircraft Have Arrived In Manitowoc The Savage “Classic” and “Cruiser” Light Sport Aircraft. Just the basic instruments. MANITOWOC, WIS. – In partnership with Savage Cruiser – will be available in various configurations Aircraft Sales, LLC, Lakeshore Aviation in Manitowoc, including wheels, skis and amphibious floats. The plane Wis., is now the national sales and service center for a new seats two people, and resembles the popular Piper J-3 Cub. line of Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) built in the Czech It is equipped with a 100 hp Rotax engine, comes in a vari- AD-IOW smlbcsize 3/12/07 4:34 PM Page 1 Republic. Two models of the Savage – the Classic and the ety of colors and options, and features conventional tail- Mineral Point, Wisconsin — small town affordability within miles of Madison! • 24hr Fuel: 100LL & Jet A • Two Runways: 11/29-4/22 • GPS, NDB Approaches • Aircraft Maintenance 5,000 & 3,600 feet • AWOS & GCO • Hangar Leases Available Kevin King, Airport Manager • Fly In Camping Available 3151 State Rd., Mineral Point, WI 53566 • 608.987.9931 • [email protected] 36 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2007 wheel landing gear configuration. The Pilot training center, and already has a basic aircraft, fully equipped, sells for number of students waiting to begin $60,000. A “loaded” amphibious sea- their training. plane model, with a turbocharged To further support LSA and exper- engine, color moving-map GPS navi- imental aircraft, Lakeshore Aviation is gation, and full lighting and instru- becoming a factory authorized Rotax mentation, is just over $100,000. aircraft engine service center. Savage Aircraft Sales, LLC, is Lakeshore Aviation will be one of owned by local aviation enthusiasts four Rotax service centers in Keith and Julie Hartlaub, who also Wisconsin, with a territory extending own Creative Solutions, a business manufactured and test-flown in the from north of Milwaukee toward telecommunications company in Czech Republic, will have their Wausau up to Upper Michigan. LAI’s Manitowoc. They have negotiated the wings, propeller and tail feathers chief mechanic, Dennis Goodwin, North American distributorship for taken off for shipment to Manitowoc will be attending the Rotax engine the manufacturer of the light planes. in ocean containers. Upon unloading school in Florida in April. He is also The Hartlaubs are also partners in at the Manitowoc airport, Lakeshore’s in the process of obtaining his FAA Lakeshore Aviation with local busi- mechanic, Dennis Goodwin, will Designated Airworthiness nessman and airshow producer, Curt reassemble them and work on FAA Representative (DAR) certification to Drumm. Lakeshore Aviation will han- certification. New owners will be able inspect and certify Light Sport and dle all aircraft assembly, FAA certifi- to pick their own N-number. Owners Experimental aircraft. Goodwin cur- cation, test flights, maintenance, sales will receive transition training from rently holds his FAA Airframe & and training. There will also be a LAI instructors. Powerplant/Inspector Authorization national sales network in place. The Currently, there is one Savage (A&P/IA) and Private Pilot company plans to sell over 30 air- Cruiser at Lakeshore Aviation, and it Certificate. planes in the next 18 months; the first is available for demo flights, Private For more information about the two, which are due to arrive in May, Pilot and Sport Pilot instruction, and Savage Aircraft, flight training, ground are already sold, and they are taking tailwheel training and rental. school, and air charter, contact orders for future deliveries. Lakeshore Aviation has secured insur- Lakeshore Aviation at 920-682-0043 The airplanes, which will be fully ance to become an EAA-listed Sport or see www.lakeshoreaviation.com. K FLY-INS • AIR SHOWS • BIRTHDAY PARTIES Dozens of skiplanes flew in for the Minnesota. “We would ice skate on the event in celebration of flight and small pond behind the museum for EAA’s Annual Skiplane Audrey Poberezny’s birthday, wife of years,” said Audrey Poberezny. “But the EAA Founder Paul Poberezny, who older we got, the less we ice skated, so Fly-In Honors turned 82 that day. we now spend more time visiting in the Audrey Poberezny The EAA Skiplane Fly-In began in hangar instead.” the 1980s as a private, informal As the skiplanes arrived each year, PIONEER AIRPORT, OSHKOSH, gathering to celebrate Audrey they naturally drew interest from peo- Project4WIS. 10/12/04 – Everyone 11:02 hopes AM for Page snow, 1 and Poberezny’s birthday. Pilots, EAA mem- ple visiting the EAA AirVenture snow there was for the annual EAA bers and friends showed up at Pioneer Museum that day, as well as area avi- Skiplane Fly-In, January 27 at Airport each year to enjoy a small get- ation enthusiasts who saw them fly Pioneer Airport, next to the EAA together that included skiplanes coming by. Over the last 10 years, the EAA AirVenture Museum, Oshkosh, Wis. from as far away as Illinois and AirVenture Museum staff and others SYLVANIA AVIATION SERVICES, INC. SYLVANIA AIRPORT (C89) • STURTEVANT, WISCONSIN • 24-Hour Self-Serve Fuel • Maintenance • Courtesy Car • Restaurants Nearby • Tie-Downs & Hangars (262) 886-0445 www.sylvaniaairport.com APRIL/MAY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 37 have assumed the hosting duties from the small volunteer group that originally staged the event. Depending on weather conditions, there g n i r have been as many as 40 skiplanes at the air- e b o port some years. 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The celebration goes Although the event today is a little retains most of its original character. on regardless, with some pilots more formalized than originally, with Pilots get to fly in, wish Audrey a landing at nearby Wittman Regional pilot briefings required before being happy birthday, and hangar talk Airport on wheels, and making their allowed to land at Pioneer Airport, throughout the day. K AVIATION HISTORY “Wisconsin’s Flying Trees” Takes Off wooden propellers during the current conflict in Iraq. From Forest Products Laboratory “Wisconsin’s Flying Trees” were on display at FPL until March 23. The MADISON, WIS. – The nationwide exhibit is sponsored by the Hamilton tour of a traveling exhibit, Roddis Foundation through the Camp “Wisconsin’s Flying Trees: Wisconsin 5 Logging Museum in Laona, Plywood Industry’s Contribution To Wisconsin. WWII,” kicked off with a reception at The USDA Forest Service Forest Spruce Goose in Long Beach, California the Forest Products Laboratory (FPL), Products Laboratory was established January 31. in 1910 in Madison, Wisconsin, with The 23-foot exhibit uses historical the Wooden Wonder and the Timber the mission to conserve and extend photos and information as well as Terror. The wood used to build the the country’s wood resources. Today first-hand accounts to educate visitors “Spruce Goose” also came from FPL’s research scientists work with on the critical role the state’s forest Wisconsin forests. academic and industrial researchers products industry played during In addition to the interpretive and other government agencies in WWII. For example, with help from exhibit, items from FPL’s work with exploring ways to promote healthy FPL, Wisconsin plywood manufactur- the U.S. military will be on display. forests and clean water and improve ers, such as Roddis Plywood and FPL researchers studied wood aircraft papermaking and recycling processes. Veneer Company in Marshfield, frames during WWI, developed light- Through FPL’s Advanced Housing turned yellow birch from the state’s weight packaging for transporting Research Center, researchers also northern forests into the thin veneer materials during WWII, assisted with work to improve homebuilding tech- and plywood needed to produce the the design and repair of motor mounts nologies and materials. Information is fastest airplane of WWII, the de for minesweepers used in Desert available at FPL’s web site: Havilland Mosquito, also known as Storm, and solved problems with www.fpl.fs.us. K Fritz E. Wolf Aviation Center Dedicated Aeronautics Director. On December 29, 2006, formal ceremonies were held at the center with members of the Wolf family and friends and asso- ciates in attendance. Wolf (1916-97) was a Flying Tiger during World War II, and following the war he became the first paid employee of the newly created Wisconsin State Aeronautics Commission. Wolf was later appoint- n n a a m m i i ed the first Director of Aeronautics e e W W for the State of Wisconsin in 1967 – a e e v v a a D D position he held until he retired in Jennifer Wolf in the cockpit Members of the Fritz E. Wolf family stand by the sign outside the 1981. Presiding over the ceremonies of one of the state’s Pilatus newly named “Fritz E. Wolf Aviation Center.” (L/R): Wolf’s grand- propjets. daughter, Jennifer Wolf, with her parents Rick and Marge Wolf of and tour of the facilities was Ron Sun Prairie, Wis. Zweifel, Director of Air Services Operations for the State of MADISON, WIS. – On May 19, tions facility at Dane County Wisconsin. Keith Gerard of the 2006, Wisconsin Governor James Regional Airport, the “Fritz E. Wolf Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics Doyle signed Senate Bill SB 306 into Aviation Center” after the former attended, along with former bureau law to rename the state’s flight opera- Wisconsin DOT Bureau of operations manager, Tom Thomas. K APRIL/MAY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 39 WISDOT_PageHead 1/18/06 4:41 PM Page 1 Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics David M. Greene, Director P.O. Box 7914, Madison, WI 53707-7914 (608) 266-3351 www.dot.wisconsin.gov Are You Proficient, Or Just Current? by Jeff Taylor Aviation Consultant – WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics hat quizzed you on these minimums. n a Unfortunately, their intent was misun- m was i e W your derstood. It wasn’t to reinforce that e v W a first thought the you only need 3 takeoffs and landings D last time some- every 90 days; it was merely to verify one asked you to that you understood what the FAA Simulators have come a long way fly an airplane? bare legal minimums were. in providing a realistic flight experi- Was it, “Am I So what can we do to move ence. There are several flight simula- current?” If it beyond staying “legally current,” to tion programs available for home use was, you are improving our proficiency as pilots? on a PC that allow you to fly an assort- Jeff Taylor probably not First, take a conservative approach ment of aircraft in almost any weather. alone. Typically, pilots begin to com- when assessing your individual level For those who don’t want to use a pare what their currency status is in of proficiency. Several studies have computer, the cheapest simulator is relation to the FAR 61.57 Recent Flight shown that skill loss in some of the “chair flying.” Find a quiet room – not Experience, which lists the number most important phases of flight (land- just to allow you to concentrate, but to takeoffs and landings or the number of ings, unusual attitude recovery and keep others from staring – then sit instrument approaches required in a crosswind takeoffs) occur much soon- down and visualize a flight. It is an given time period. Pilots also check er than most pilots expect. And what extremely effective tool for building FAR 61.56 Flight Reviews, which lists is particularly concerning is that these habit patterns and preparing you to the minimum training requirements for studies also showed we are not very maximize your flight time. Props can your pilot certificate. While being cur- accurate at assessing our level of pro- help; a photo of your cockpit panel is a rent from an FAA legal standpoint is ficiency. Overestimating our abilities great visual aid. While flight simulators always important, shouldn’t we ask is not just a pilot trait; it is a very can be a valuable tool, it’s important more of ourselves? And don’t our pas- common human characteristic. they are used appropriately. Treat them sengers assume we are doing more than Practice makes perfect. Or better like an aircraft. To gain the maximum maintaining the bare legal minimum yet, perfect practice makes perfect. benefit from your flight simulation requirement of competency? Looking We have all heard these sayings, but experience, play the game and truly act back at how I was trained, and how I these phrases become clichés because as if you are in an aircraft. Also, make trained student pilots, this pattern does they are true. There is no greater ben- sure you are practicing correctly. not surprise me. efit to your proficiency than practic- Review flight manuals and discuss During the early stages of our avi- ing the skills you need the most. procedures with a local CFI and veri- ation experience, we all became very While cost is always a factor, there fy that your procedures are appropri- well versed in reading the regulations are economical tools available to you ate. While you might look a little and learning what are the minimum to practice your piloting skills. Listen funny “play acting” flying, the bene- requirements for each certificate. In to that little voice in your head when fits far outweigh the kidding and your fact, during the practical exams for a it suggests you need more practice. potential passengers will probably certificate, the examiner probably It’s talking for a reason. appreciate your conscientious efforts. 40 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2007 Flying an airplane is not like rid- wide range of skills to conduct a safe consistent basis and never assume that ing a bike. Pilots today need to main- flight. Respect the fact that your skills just because you are legally current, tain knowledge and proficiency in a as a pilot need to be nourished on a you are also safe. K Airport Construction Update the south side of the airport. This is • New Richmond (RNH) – part of a larger project over the next 2 Runway 14-32 will be reconstructed by Jeff Taylor years to separate the air carrier opera- and extended to 5,500 feet, along with WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics tions from general aviation operations a parallel taxiway. t will be another busy construction for security reasons and for additional • Stevens Point Municipal (STE) – season this summer at Wisconsin ramp space. The terminal building will be remod- Iairports. The Wisconsin DOT • Rhinelander-Oneida County eled and expanded. Bureau of Aeronautics has plans for (RHI) – Phase 1 of the development • Tri-County Regional (LNR) – A $109 million of airport improvement of a general aviation area west of the Localizer/DME and MALSF projects scheduled, using a combina- current general aviation ramp. approach lighting system will be tion of federal, state and local dollars. Projects at general aviation air- installed. The airport construction process ports include: • Taylor County Airport (MED) – involves teamwork between WisDOT • Alexander Field – South Wood Runway 9-27 will be widened to 100 BOA, the Federal Aviation County (ISW) – The apron will be feet and extended to 6,000 feet. Administration (FAA), and the airport reconstructed and the terminal build- • Washington Island (2P) – owner from initial planning to project ing will be remodeled. Runway 4-22 will be realigned and completion. • Burnett County Airport (RZN) – extended to 2,250 feet. The Bureau guides airport devel- Runway 13-31 will be completely • Waukesha County (UES) - opment through a process that begins reconstructed and extended to 5,000 Runway 10-28 will undergo recon- with broad policy planning and feet. struction and a hangar area will be includes progressively more detailed • Clintonville (CL) – A new avia- expanded. elements of system planning, airport tion fuel system will be installed and • Wittman Regional – The first master planning, programming, and the southwest apron will be expanded phase of the reconstruction of runway finally individual airport construction. and reconstructed. 9-27 will begin. Through an agency agreement with • Eagle River Union (EGV) – A Due to the change in leadership in the airport owner, the Bureau over- MALSR approach lighting system Congress, federal money, which funds sees project planning, coordination, and a PAPI to runway 4 will be the majority of the airport improve- design, land acquisition and construc- installed. ment program, will come approxi- tion, as well as all financial transac- • Iowa County (MRJ) – Runway mately two months later than usual. tions for an airport project. 4-22 will be reconstructed and Since Wisconsin's construction season This year’s projects at air carrier strengthened. is short, this delay may mean some of or “primary” airports include: • John F. Kennedy Memorial the planned work will have to wait • Austin Straubel International (ASX) – A Localizer/DME and until 2008. (GRB) – Runway 6-24 will be recon- MALSF approach lighting system All pilots are reminded to check structed northeast of runway 18-36. will be installed. NOTAMs before every flight. During • Dane County Regional-Truax • L.O. Simenstad Municipal a construction project, the availability Field (MSN) – The south apron and Airport (OEO) – A parallel taxiway of runways, NAVAIDS and other taxiways D and E will be reconstruct- for runway 10-28 will be constructed. facilities required for a safe flight ed. A parking ramp at the air carrier The terminal area pavements will be may not always be accessible. K terminal will be constructed. expanded and reconstructed and the • General Mitchell International auto parking lot will be expanded. (MKE) – Runway safety areas will be • Madeline Island (4R5) – The 2007-2008 improved and the north apron rehabil- apron and auto parking lot will be Wisconsin Airport Directory itated. expanded. A heliport and hangar taxi • La Crosse Municipal (LSE) – lanes will be constructed. Runway 4- & Pilot’s Guide Taxiways A and E will be reconstruct- 22 will be extended to 3,500 feet and Are Now Available ed along with a portion of the south REILs and MIRLs will be installed. apron near taxiway E. • Manitowoc County Airport See Page 46 • Outagamie County (ATW) – (MTW) – The parallel taxiway for For More Information Phase 2 of the construction of the new runway 7-25 will be completely general aviation area will continue on reconstructed. APRIL/MAY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 41 MNDOT Maskhead #2 7/21/06 3:00 PM Page 1 A www.mndot.gov T O AERONAUTICS BULLETIN S THE STATE OF MINNESOTA PROVIDES THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN IN THE INTEREST OF AVIATION SAFETY E AND TO PROMOTE AERONAUTICAL PROGRESS IN THE STATE AND THE NATION N Raymond J Rought, Director Dan McDowell, Editor N Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics I Mail Stop 410 • 222 East Plato Boulevard • St. Paul, MN 55107-1618 1-800-657-3922 or 651-296-8202 M Neighborhood Heroes a homeland defense force and is once again performing vital missions for by Ray Rought, Director the defense and security of our nation. MNDOT Office of Aeronautics For many years CAP’s primary e are fortunate auxiliary of the new U.S. mission was search and rescue. Then, in this great Air Force. CAP was then CAP flight and ground crews per- Wcountry, to have charged with three primary formed more than 82% of the domestic a dedicated group of vol- missions: aerospace educa- SAR missions for the USAF. Today unteer citizens who serve tion, cadet programs and that workload has been increased to every state in the union via emergency services 95% of the inland SAR. That is a testa- general aviation, utilizing (excerpts from ment to the quality, skills, and amazing their skills, their time, and www.cap.gov). spirit of volunteerism demonstrated by their money. In Minnesota The CAP motto, CAP members, who have taken on that there are nearly 1,200 of “Semper Vigilans” is Latin workload and eagerly accomplish these amazing people who Ray Rought meaning “Always these missions for America. Besides live in communities all Vigilant.” It is the driving SAR, CAP performs very important over the state. These people are our motto for the more than 56,000 mem- missions for Homeland Defense, “neighborhood heroes” who quietly bers of the official auxiliary of the Disaster Relief, and missions in sup- go about their accepted duties, for the United States Air Force, as well as the port of other federal and state govern- benefit of all our citizens. They do nearly 1,200 Minnesotans who are ment agencies. this often with little recognition by serving our state and nation via CAP. The vast majority of CAP members the general public, yet they do it are volunteers who receive no pay with tremendous dedication and or direct benefits, but who proudly valor. Read on about our neigh- s serve with tremendous dedication e v r e borhood heroes. s and pride. To many members, it is e R The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) F a “calling” and a way to serve A S was founded in December 1941, U their community, their state, and / s r one week before the Japanese e their country. b m attack on Pearl Harbor, by more a Today CAP members train and h C y work side by side with the USAF, than 150,000 citizens who were r a G . Air Force Reserve and Air concerned about the defense of l o C . National Guard in performance of America’s coastline. Under the t L jurisdiction of the Army Air Civil Air Patrol GA8 Airvan at the Minnesota Wing’s “Missions for America.” They also Corps, CAP pilots flew more than Fleming Field location, South St. Paul. work with other government agen- one-half million hours, were cred- cies and military services includ- ited with sinking two enemy sub- Today, CAP is in the midst of cele- ing the U.S. Coast Guard. marines, and rescued hundreds of brating the organization’s 65th The Minnesota Wing of the CAP, crash survivors during World War II. anniversary. Though CAP crews are under the command of Colonel Steve On July 1, 1946, President Truman flying some of the newest glass panel Miller, currently boasts nearly 1,200 established CAP as a federally char- Cessna aircraft, and using some of the members, and a fleet of 17 aircraft. tered benevolent civilian corporation, latest hi-tech search and rescue (SAR) The members and the aircraft are and Congress passed Public Law 557 equipment, they have in a sense, essentially on call 24/7/365. The air- on May 26, 1948, making CAP the returned to their roots. CAP began as craft are very well maintained, thanks 42 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2007 to the model depot maintenance pro- scene, in the air, after the attacks on small gesture that speaks volumes to gram designed, developed, and man- New York on 9/11. Minnesota CAP those who receive it! aged by Minnesota Wing Director of was there during the tremendous CAP members (nationally) average Operations, Lieutenant Colonel John floods in the Red River Valley area of saving more than 100 lives through- Quilling. Minnesota, and also on the scene after out the U.S., every year. They are Like the marvelously maintained Katrina, just to mention a few critical ready to do this at any hour of the aircraft, the pilots, observers, scan- missions. day, every day. Clearly, the valiant ners, and the ground support person- CAP members are the heroes that members of the Civil Air Patrol truly nel across the board must also main- live in our communities all across live by their motto “Semper Vigilans” tain a high level of preparation and Minnesota who are our neighbors and …Always Vigilant! readiness. On nearly any given week- our friends. They work many long If you want to serve your commu- end throughout the year, they can be hours at their own expense to be nity, state and country by serving with found training and improving their ready for the call, sending them on a the Civil Air Patrol, you can contact mission skills. One can easily see the mission for the safety, well-being, and Captain Al Pabon at al.pabon@ pride in these CAP members as they peace of all our citizens. If you have mncap.org, or go online at: http:/ go about their duties diligently, and the good fortune to know a CAP /www.cap.gov/ to contact National with quiet distinction. member, or if you see them at your Headquarters CAP, or http:// Did you know that CAP was one local airport, please take a moment to www.mncap.org/ to contact the of the first supporting agencies on the thank them for their service. It is a Minnesota Wing. K Where Are The Young? Commercial Pilots ...... 130,234 who are extending tremendous efforts Transport Pilots ...... 144,681 to attract and motivate young people An Editorial by Dan McDowell The average age of pilots in the to aviation and to flight. Though these his arti- groupings above ( as shown in the and other similar programs are suc- cle is report) vary as one would expect, but cessful, the figures show that student Tbeing what is most startling is the fact that pilot starts are declining. That is written in mid- the average age of student pilots is clearly evident in the number of February for 34.4 years! The FAA report showed FBOs in Minnesota who have closed the Minnesota that the average age of flight instruc- their doors, or no longer provide Aeronautics tors is currently 45.2 years. That flight training. Technical destroys the myth that the flight One FBO before 9/11 (as a point Bulletin. So, by instructor ranks are populated by the of reference) had more than 200 stu- the time it twenty-something year-old pilots. dents. He is now down to fewer than appears in print Dan McDowell Interestingly, the oldest pilot group is 10 total students and only two are on 4-6 weeks will found in the balloon and glider cate- a career track. Another FBO states have passed and the month of April gories. They have an average age of that their flight training numbers have will be at hand. The reason that is 54 years! dropped more than 70%. Business being mentioned is because there is a The FAA figures show that the will not likely be sustainable for more crisis (of sorts) looming on the near average age of a pilot in the U.S. is than this year with numbers like that. horizon. 45.6 years old. But the average age of These are FBOs in the larger popula- In a report issued by the Federal new Sport Pilots is 52.9 years. That is tion areas. What is going to happen to Aviation Administration (FAA)* for seven years older than the average the FBOs who do flight training at 2006, it shows that there are now pilot population. And that raises the smaller airports around less-populated fewer than 600,000 pilots in the U.S. question, where are the young peo- towns and cities? What will happen to To be exact, the FAA figures showed ple? them? the following: Where are the next generation Some readers may say, ‘you’ve Total Pilots ...... 597,109 pilots? Where will the airlines find been beating this drum for more than Student Pilots ...... 84,866 qualified or at the least, trainable, four years now’. Yes, that is quite Recreational Pilots ...... 242 candidates for a cockpit seat? Who true, and as we look at the FAA’s Sport Pilots ...... 939 will be the next flight instructors? numbers, it seems quite clear that we Balloon Pilots ...... 10,511 Do you care about the decline, and are on the verge of a serious state of Glider Pilots ...... 37,837 aging numbers of GA pilots? What affairs with GA. Thus it is necessary Private Pilots ...... 236,147 are YOU doing about it? to continue beating the drum. Flight Instructors ...... 91,343 There are groups like the Young Why? Well the FAA is pushing Rotorcraft Pilots ...... 41,306 Eagles, Civil Air Patrol, and others toward the inclusion of GA “user APRIL/MAY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 43 fees;” the coming changes in naviga- or the (sic)… military.” helps to build a new generation of tional equipment (ADS-B) which may So where does that leave GA? We aviators who will continue to fly for necessitate many aircraft owners to have rising costs in our daily living. their lifetime, as many, if not most of install new equipment; there seems to We are aging. Necessities like health- our current senior pilots have done. be a significant lack of interest by care, a place to live, saving for Pilots, aviation enthusiasts, busi- new young aviators; and the pilot “retirement,” the rising costs of main- ness people, airport owners and man- population is aging! All these things taining a home and a car, the rising agers can all benefit by working can contribute to a drop in young and costs of fuel for heating our homes together; by helping young people seasoned fliers. Young ones can’t and driving our cars, and the rising get started on a career track in avia- afford to start, and older ones can’t costs of food, all play a significant tion. There is certainly more to avia- afford to continue. part in the financial picture of owning tion than just being a pilot, and all I have spoken to a few young peo- …well…anything that isn’t an those other aviation careers are ple very recently who had been absolute necessity, like a boat or even equally important to the success of involved in aviation, and asked why a plane. General Aviation, and aviation in they were no longer interested. FBOs are closing their flight train- general. The point is that it is criti- Though this is in no way a reasonable ing doors because they have signifi- cally important for all aviators and sampling of a demographic, it may cantly declining student numbers and people in the aviation industry to give us a glimpse into the thinking of it gets expensive owning and main- awaken the aviation spirit in a new the younger generations. One young taining aircraft that aren’t being group of potential aviators and avia- man said, “I don’t want to go into the flown. If young, potential aviators tion industry members. military because the commitment is aren’t exposed to aviation, aren’t The key is working together, try- so long and I’ll be too old to fly for motivated and excited by and about ing new ideas, making aviation acces- the airlines.” aviation, then what? sible, interesting and fun, for the Another stated that “...I wanted to It is time for every pilot, aircraft uninitiated. But it takes the combined fly for the airlines, but with all these owner, FBO and airport to work effort of everyone. Contribute what companies going broke and pilots los- together to plan and hold a couple of you can, but by all means contribute. ing retirements and taking huge pay open house events each summer at Let’s work together to keep GA cuts, I can’t afford to spend a hun- their local airfield and make aviation strong. dred-thousand (dollars). I don’t see accessible, exciting, fun, and worth- When you take off on a CAVU, how I could pay back all the money while for new aviators. If we all work 72-degree day, think about what you I’d owe for my flight training.” together for the good of aviation, can do to motivate someone new to One young lady said, “I’d rather much can be accomplished! In addi- take a good look at aviation. spend that money and get a Masters tion, the efforts support the airport, Remember your excitement as you Degree and go corporate. Then I can the FBOs, and other airport business- first flew, soloed, earned your certifi- make a salary that might allow me to es. It helps to assure the vitality and cate – maybe when you bought your own a nice airplane and I can fly that value of the airport itself. It keeps the first airplane. Now ask yourself, way instead of flying for the airlines community’s front door open. And it where are the young? K AVIATION LAW trative law judge (“ALJ”), the airman Inadvertent Or Passive Ingestion Of Drugs argued that the most probable expla- Is No Defense Against A Positive Drug Test nation for his positive test result was that he inadvertently ingested mari- by Greg Reigel cates based upon a failed drug test. In juana “by virtue of smoking several Attorney At Law Administrator v. Kalberg, the airman ‘house’ cigars he had recently pur- operated a flight on behalf of UPS to chased while on a family vacation in n a recent Anchorage, Alaska. Upon arrival, the Aruba.” However, the ALJ did not NTSB opin- airman was required to submit to a find this explanation credible and Iion, the random drug test. The airman tested affirmed the emergency revocation. board affirmed positive for having marijuana in his The airman then appealed the ALJ's the FAA’s revo- system. Subsequently, the FAA initiat- decision to the full NTSB. cation of an air- ed an emergency revocation of the The airman argued to the full man's ATP and airman's certificates and the airman board that his testing positive for mar- First Class appealed. ijuana “was not the result of knowing Medical certifi- At the hearing before the adminis- or intentional conduct.” The board 44 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2007 initially rejected the airman's argu- C.F.R. 40.151 “specify that explana- ent is the risk an airman takes by sim- ment based upon the premise that it tions by an employee of inadvertent ply being around other people who was required to defer to the ALJ’s or passive ingestion of drugs do not may be smoking marijuana. Passive negative credibility determination constitute a legitimate medical expla- exposure to marijuana can result in regarding the airman's claim because nation that can be considered by an testing positive and is equally haz- the airman had provided no evidence MRO as a basis to not verify a posi- ardous to the airman. If an airman to show that the ALJ’s determination tive drug test result.” As a result, even finds him or herself in this situation, was arbitrary or capricious. if the airman's explanation of the rea- an immediate departure is probably The board went on to note that son for the positive drug test were to the best bet. under the DOT drug testing require- be believed, that explanation would Editor’s Note: Greg Reigel is an ments in 49 C.F.R. 40.137, “the med- not prevent verification of a positive attorney with Reigel & Associates, ical review officer (MRO) must verify drug test. Ltd., a law firm located in Hopkins, a confirmed positive test result unless It should go without saying that Minnesota, which represents clients the employee presents a legitimate this case is yet another example of the in aviation and business law matters medical explanation for the presence fate an airman tempts if he or she (www.aerolegalservices.com, 952- of drugs found in his system” and that chooses to smoke or ingest marijuana. 238-1060, greigel@aerolegalser- DOT drug testing requirements in 49 However, what may not be as appar- vices.com). K HIGH ON HEALTH carry all of his pills home. This man doing right or wrong. Exercise? I'm tired of pushing pills! has a sedentary occupation (like sit- Something aerobic for 45 minutes a ting in the left seat), and I asked him day. Even walking will probably do it. by Dr. John Beasley, MD what he thought about his health and More is better. Diet? Reasonably low o, I’m he said: “I never really thought about in fat (<24% of calories from fat and not it.” Duh! reasonably low in simple carbohy- Ngoing What is the common element to drates). And not too much. Finally, to retire yet. his medical problems? It’s the “meta- it’s a good idea, if there is any signifi- But, I’m really, bolic syndrome,” which consists of cant doubt, to get your doc to check really tired of increased waist circumference (in your blood pressure, blood sugar and pushing pills. Wisconsin known as the “Milwaukee cholesterol levels. Pills for elevat- Goiter”) of 40 inches for men and 35 Can you fly with metabolic syn- ed cholesterol, inches for women, and elevated blood drome? Sure, but it’s a hassle for you for hyperten- pressure, cholesterol and glucose. The and for me, and it will be a heck of a John Beasley sion, for dia- result of the metabolic syndrome is lot more hassle if you become frankly betes, for impotence. Do YOU recog- greatly increased risk of diabetes, diabetic or have a heart attack. It’s nize any of these names? Lipitor heart attack, stroke, and more prob- even worse if you're dead. The FAA (atorvostatin)? Hydrochlorothiazide? lems than my editor gives me space to has a real problem certifying dead Lisinopril? Glucophage (metforman)? list. (But for you men out there, I will folks. Maybe they figure you’ll have Viagra (sildinafil). Are you taking any add impotence!) a different set of wings. Optimists. of them? Did I prescribe them? Then So what to do? First, choose the The good news is that metabolic I’m tired of pushing pills at you too! right ancestors. That helps; in fact, it’s syndrome is very treatable… the bad Now all this pill pushing buys a more important than choosing the news is that it’s up to you. I can give lot of gas for my Mooney, so I sup- right doctor! you a whole mess of pills to reduce pose I really shouldn’t complain. Second, if that isn’t practical, it’s the huge risks associated with the Even so, the reason I'm tired of pill very important to see yourself as a metabolic syndrome, but I can’t cure pushing is because so often it should- healthy and fit person, and to exercise it. Only you can. n’t be necessary, that’s why! and eat accordingly. So, if you want “no hassle” med- Last week a 32-year-old came into Third, if all else fails, well, I’ll ical certification, take care of your- me for a trivial problem and I noticed start pushing pills, and you buy the self. Be in really good shape. Spend that he was pretty chubby. I checked a wheelbarrow! your money on walking shoes and few things. His blood pressure, blood So what is exercising and eating stay out of my office. You will fly sugar and cholesterol were up. Way appropriately all about? longer and can spend your money on up. I told him to go buy a wheelbar- We all talk about obesity, but that's the gas you will use, rather than on row because he's going to need it to really just a marker for what you are the gas going into my Mooney. K APRIL/MAY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 45 EDUCATION ment. MnSCU institutions will best serve In an explanation sent to Seibert, students and industry.” Anoka Technical College Academic Dean Bette Clemenson said The program’s advisory committee Aviation Program Closes that the aviation program is in an has requested a meeting with Anoka uncertain position given the changing Technical College President Anne BLAINE, MINN. – In the midst of landscape with the county. “While the Weyandt, but so far she has not met rising employment in aviation, the airport expansion is taking place, I am with them, nor has she ever visited Anoka Technical College aviation not sure our program is positioned to the campus. program at Anoka-County/Blaine meet industry needs. I believe we Federal grant assurances prohibit Airport in the Twin Cities is closing, explored options last year as far as the college from using the facilities at least for the timebeing. Program restructuring is concerned, but with for any other purpose than aviation, chair, Kent Seibert, is the last remain- the news of the stadium (not being and demand for space on the airport ing staff member in the program built north of the airport), I don’t remains at an all-time high. Seibert which has had degree programs in believe further exploration of restruc- will be out of a job on May 18, and Professional Pilot, Air Traffic Control, turing is an option.” the doors will close at that time. and Aircraft Dispatch since 1972. Clemenson encouraged Seibert to Written comments can be directed Declining enrollment has been cited refer students to other Minnesota to Bette Clemenson via email at as a major factor in the college's deci- State College campuses offering the [email protected], or Anne sion, but at press time, the college has same instruction, and indicated that Weyandt at aweyandt@anokatech. not replied to our requests for com- she believed that “collaboration of edu. Phone: 763-576-4709. K Brothers Win State proud parents. This is the & National Aviation Art Contests first time two siblings have won at the state and ST. PAUL, MINN. – Stillwater, national level in this art Minnesota residents, and siblings, contest. Their work will Jimmy and Michael Roznick, took now be sent to Europe to first and second place respectively in compete at the interna- T O the 10-13-year-old category, in the tional level. D N M l International Aviation Art Contest in The top three winning l e w Minnesota. They were recognized at pieces of artwork in each o D c M an official ceremony held in the category from Minnesota n a Capitol Rotunda, February 16. But were sent to Washington, D even the joy of that recognition was D.C. for the national com- The Roznick brothers. (L/R) Michael and Jimmy. nothing compared to the surprise petition. The top three when Minnesota Department of winners in each category at the Transportation (Mn/DOT) national level are then sent to Geneva, aviation through art. The International Aeronautics Director Raymond J Switzerland for the international com- Aviation Art Contest is sponsored by Rought announced that the Roznick petition. In Minnesota, the first- the Mn/DOT’s Office of Aeronautics, brothers had just won first and second through fourth-place pieces of art- Federal Aviation Administration, place at the national level of the com- work in each age group will be fea- National Association of State Aviation petition in their age category. tured in the International Aviation Art Officials, and the National Aeronautic The shock and delight that showed Contest calendar for 2008. Association, in cooperation with the on the faces of the Roznick brothers, The art contest encourages youth Federation Aeronautique was equaled by their excited and from all over the world to learn about Internationale in France. K New Wisconsin Airport registration fee or can be purchased at your local http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/ Directory & Pilot’s Guide FBO. They are also available directly from travel/air/airportdirectory.htm WisDOT by sending $3.00 to: Many pilots find it useful to print out updated he 2007-2008 Wisconsin Airport Directory Wisconsin Department of Transportation, pages and paste them into the bound book to and Pilot’s Guide is now available. The Maps & Publications, 3617 Pierstorff, keep their directory current. Tupdated directory features a large aerial P.O Box 7713, Madison, WI 53707-7713 If you have an idea that would improve the picture of each of the 135 airports open to the (608) 246-3265 directory, please forward them to: public in Wisconsin. Directories will be mailed to Jeff Taylor - [email protected] owners of aircraft who have paid their annual Updates to the directory can be found at: 608-266-7347 K 46 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2007 aviators today,” she added. “It is up to my generation to pass this legacy on ... I am thankful I am (now) in the posi- tion to do so.” Mildred Hemmons Carter became the first black woman to graduate from the cadet pilot training program at FieldofDreamColorBCAdOct06Tuskegee University 11/28/06in 1941, and 12:34 the first PM woman Page 1 in Alabama to be awarded a pilot certificate. Although more blacks have gone on to pursue careers in aviation since then, there are few black female pilots – just 140 out of 124,825 female pilots, or about 0.1 percent of CONTINUED ON PAGE 56 Chrystal Cole-Bridges Field of Dreams Hinckley, Minnesota Tuskegee University Graduates Located 1 Mile From Grand Casino & Grand National Golf Course – Free Shuttle Service – First Female Pilot In Six Decades LEARN TO FLY HERE! – Free Shuttle Service – PIPERIPER WARRIOR NOW AVAILABLE SALINA, KAN. – Through a joint program established in FOR TRAINING &RENTAL AT $80/HR. www.fieldofdreamsairport.com 2002 between Tuskegee University and Kansas State 100LL / 24-Hour Self-Serve Fuel 100LL University, Salina, Chrystal Cole-Bridges became Accepting MC, Visa $2.99/gallon Airport ID: 04W Tuskegee’s first woman pilot in about six decades, as Rwy 6/24: 75 x 2,754 ft. Heated Hangar Space CTAF: 122.9 PCL 122.9 well as one of a small number of black female aviators in Air Charter 320-384-6667 the U.S. This accomplishment comes nearly five years after Cole-Bridges met a pair of Tuskegee Airmen on a campus visit. She was considering a career in avia- tion, but did not know if she could become a pilot. Then one of the airmen reassured her and said that she could become a pilot, if she really wanted to, and not to let anything stand in her way. 2007Ad 3/14/07The all-black 11:41 T AMuskegee Page Airmen 1 Squadron unit flew hundreds of combat missions during World War II. “These airmen have paved the road for me and a lot of African-American 52nd52nd AnnualAnnual WisconsinWisconsin AviationAviation ConferenceConference HolidayHoliday InnInn HotelHotel && ConventionConvention CenterCenter –– StevensStevens Point,Point, WisconsinWisconsin –– AprilApril 30-May30-May 2,2, 20072007 • Speakers - Avfuel President Craig Sincock & General Aviation Manufacturers Association President Peter J. 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Harbor View 8-11am.; Aerobatic In Pancake Breakfast (FREE breakfast 18-24 LE BOURGET,PARIS. - Paris Air Show Performances, Plane Rides and for PIC both days!). 920-482-1650. 21-24* NEW LONDON, WIS. - Powered Parachute Planes/Seaplanes on Display; Event is www.manitowocairshow.com Fly-In 7-9am at Mark’s Park & Airfield. all day; Admission is Free. 715-339-3701 2-3* SPRINGFIELD (W23), ILL. - Pancake & 920-982-0981. [email protected] / 2626. www.pricecountywi.net Sausage Breakfast 7am-Noon at Capital 23 ALEXANDRIA, MINN. - Airshow featuring 7* SUPERIOR, WIS. - Pancake Breakfast at Airport. www.WellsScholarship.com Greg Poe’s Edge 540 plus others. Superior Bong Airport 8-11am. 3 AUDUBON, IOWA - Breakfast 6:30- Jerry 320-762-1333. 218-729-7764. www.EAA272.org 10:30am. 712-563-3780. 23 PRAIRIE DU SAC, WIS. - Sauk Prairie 7-8 YPSILANTI, MICH. - U.S. Navy Blue Angels 3REEDSBURG (C35), WIS. - Pancake Airport Fly-In 10am-7pm. 608-577-3754. performing. Breakfast 7am-Noon. 608-524-6888. 23-24* WALWORTH, WIS. - Bigfoot Airfield. Annual 7-8* BELLEVILLE (YIP), MICH. - Thunder Over 3* WILD ROSE (W23), WIS. - Breakfast 8am. fly-in breakfast. Breakfast is all you can Michigan at the Willow Run Airport 9am- Pig Roast 11:30am at Idlewild Airport. eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, etc. served 5pm. Warbird Air Show also featuring the Many Activities. 715-258-2037. from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon. Various U.S. Navy Blue Angels. 734-483-4030. 3* JUNEAU (UNU), WIS. - Open House & Fly- vendors will attend. For additional www.yankeeairmuseum.org/airshow In Pancake Breakfast 8am-Noon at information contact Eric Sandberg at 7-8* CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. - Air Show Dodge County Airport. 920-296-0645 262-215-4380 or [email protected]. 8* MIDDLETON (C29), WIS. - Pancake 9* POPLAR GROVE, ILL. - Army Wings & Breakfast at Morey Airport 7:30am-Noon. Wheels Air Show. “Gathering of WW II 23-24* NEW RICHMOND (RNH), WIS. - Airshow 608-836-1711. 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APRIL/MAY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 49 Canadian Fishing07 Ad 3/19/07 12:04 PM Page 1 Enjoy Camaraderie With Fellow Aviators In A Canadian Wilderness Setting You’reYou’re Invited!Invited! Hosted by Dave Weiman, MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 20072007 MidwestMidwest FlyerFlyer CanadianCanadian FishingFishing Fly-OutFly-Out To Miminiska Lodge, Ontario (CPS5) * August 23-26 On Beautiful Lake Miminiska, Along The Albany River “This will be my fourth fly-out to Canada, and each trip is better than the last. You’ll not find a friendlier group of aviators to fish with, and the information provided makes flight planning a breeze. A trip of a lifetime!” Phil Peterson An All-Inclusive Lodge Oregon, Wisconsin Remote, Wilderness Setting, Accessible Only by Air! 196 nm North of Thunder Bay, Ontario For Details, Rates & 50 X 2400 ft. Turf Runway (Rwy 9/27) Registration Form, Email (See Thunder Bay Navigation Chart) [email protected], or Call 608-835-7063 Limited Space * Book Early! Visit Miminiska Lodge At www.liddles.com 50 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2007 Canadian Fishing Pictures 3/19/07 11:34 AM Page 1 From North Spirit To Miminiska… Midwest Flyer Canadian Fishing Fly-Out n a m i e W d i v a D s r e m m i Z b r e H n a m i e W d i v a D l e t s i l l a G . H l n e a i n m i a e D W d i v a D n a m i e W d i v a D l l e e t t s s i i n l l l l a a a m G i G e . . H H W l l d e e i i i v n n a a a D D D The Nelson family owns North Spirit Lake by Dave Weiman operations have been our best source Lodge (L/R): Zachery, Morgan, Bill, Val, Carol, Haley, and “Gunner,” their black Lab and of information, but while many fish- everyone’s best friend. dentifying Canadian fishing ing lodges operate seaplane bases, lodges that either have their own few have their own airstrips. Lodge and North Spirit Lake Lodge in Iairstrips, or those within close Among the lodges we have visited northern Ontario – the most recent proximity to a government-owned air- over the years have included Gunisao being North Spirit Lake Lodge in 2006. port, has been fun, but not easy. Bush Lake Lodge and Knee Lake Resort in Our trip to North Spirit Lake Lodge pilots and the managers of fixed base northern Manitoba, and North Shore began by locating North Spirit Lake APRIL/MAY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 51 Airport on a VFR navigation chart, which you can get either from Flight North Spirit Lake Lodge is located drawing a line for our route of flight, Service or Minneapolis Center. This a scant 96 nm (105 sm) north of Red and noting both airports and Flight time we called Princeton Flight Lake, and is only accessible by air. Service Station and airport unicom fre- Service to file our flight plan, and also We were wheels up at 9:00 am with quencies along the way. North Spirit got our transponder code on the the faster planes in the lead, and the Lake is located on the “Big Trout ground prior to departure, although we slowest planes in our group touching Lake” VFR chart, but we also needed could have just as easily gotten the down by 10:00 am. the “Winnipeg” chart to get there. We code with them once airborne, since This was the first year we flew to also picked up the “Thunder Bay” and we had to activate our flight plan in a government-owned airport, rather “Flin Flon” adjoining charts in the the air. Since we were able to pick up than to a privately-owned airstrip, but event we needed to get creative navi- Minneapolis Center, we received flight North Spirit Lake Airport (CKQ3) is gating around weather. Fortunately, the following advisories as well. still remote, and a short boat ride weather cooperated. You are required to continue across the bay from the lodge. Besides the information available squawking your assigned code until Lodge owner and pilot, Bill on the charts and the Canadian Flight you are past the border, and then you Nelson, and his teenage son, Zachery, Supplement airport and flight directo- squawk 1200 VFR. Flight altitudes who is aspiring to become a profes- ry, I put a call into Winnipeg Flight are now the same in Canada as they sional pilot, met us at the ramp to Service and reviewed my proposed are in the United States based on your assist us with our gear. A Pilatus com- flight plan with them well in advance direction of flight, but it hasn’t always muter arrived shortly before us with of the trip, so I knew for sure which been that way. Bill’s mother and former lodge owner, radio frequencies were the best to After clearing customs in Red Lake, Carol Nelson, so we could not have reach them throughout the flight. our group met up at the Balmer Motor timed our arrival any better. The rest of Depending on the distance between Hotel (www.balmermotorhotel. com) in the Nelson family – Bill’s wife, Val, your takeoff and destination airports Red Lake’s twin city of Balmertown – daughters Haley and Morgan, and their within Canada, it is a good idea to a gold mining town. The gold mines black Labrador retriever, “Gunner,” report your checkpoints with Winnipeg are owned by Goldcorp, and are greeted us on the docks at the lodge. FSS along your route of flight. Canada’s largest producing mines, pro- The family atmosphere jelled well In 2006, we opted to clear customs ducing over 11 million ounces of gold with members of our group, and the in Red Lake, Ontario, but prior to cross- each year. There are tours available in accommodations were superb with each ing the border on August 23, we landed the mines, which take visitors thou- aircraft party getting their own log in Minnesota at an airport near the sands of feet below the surface. For cabin and wonderfully prepared meals Minnesota/Ontario border to eat our additional information, refer to in the main lodge. The boats and bag lunches, top off our tanks, file our www.goldcorp.com. motors were in excellent shape, and the flight plans into Canada, and notify Getting our group together the guides were very helpful and excellent Canadian Customs. Both Orr and Cook, evening before our first day at the cooks for our daily shore lunch. Minnesota offer self-service fuel, and lodge allows participants to travel to Yes, the fishing was good, catch- International Falls has full service. Canada, clear customs, top off their ing plenty of Walleye for daily shore We called Canadian Customs at 1- tanks, and arrive at the lodge early the lunches, and even some to take home, AIRPAC_Ad888-CAN-PASS, 1/27/05 12:40 and PMgave Page them 1 our next day, avoiding possible delays although we respected Canada’s con- ETA (2 hours minimum advance due to weather. The Shell distributor servation practices regarding catch notice is required). was our host during our stay at Red and release. You are required to get a transpon- Lake, and assisted with flight plan- The lake water levels were low der code prior to crossing the border, ning and transportation to the hotel. due to very little precipitation – prob- PlanePlane CDCD™ Over 20 aviation databases including U.S. Aircraft Owners, Pilots, New Students, Airport Managers and Aviation Businesses on one CD. Files are CASS Certified to cut mailing costs by up to 13%. Includes Windows software for searching and printing lists, labels, letters and envelopes 1-800-654-2066 www.airpac.com 1231 E. 9th • Edmond • OK • 73034 [email protected] 52 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2007 ably the lowest since the early 1980s od of time. A healthy bait fish popula- where the best fishing spots are. If when I first flew to Canada and many tion has helped produce trophy north- you have a portable GPS, bring it, and of the smaller lakes dried up and the ern pike over 50 inches in length, and be sure to bring your own aircraft tie- larger lakes seem to change in shape, the rapids of the Albany have become downs. The cost to stay at the bed and leaving a different looking topogra- world famous for their brook trout breakfast at Pickle Lake on the 22nd phy than what appeared on the charts. fishery. If it’s quantity you’re after, is $50.00 Canadian per person, and Much of the area then was also black- it’s possible to catch and release over includes dinner, breakfast, and hot ened by forest fires, which did not 100 fish per day at Miminiska. tub. help. Today, with GPS technology, This fishing paradise is located Phil Peterson of Oregon, navigating is certainly easier and pro- well beyond the reach of any roads, Wisconsin, has flown his Piper Archer vides a level of security we did not which makes it the ultimate getaway on the past three Midwest Flyer have before, especially flying in the for pilots. Miminiska Lodge has a 50 Canadian Fishing Fly-Outs with his Canadian wilderness. X 2400 ft. turf runway (Rwy 9/27). son, Mark, also a pilot. On our return flight we cleared The coordinates for Miminiska Lodge “Each trip is better than the last,” U.S. Customs at Ely, Minnesota, are N51 36 16 W88 34 56 5OW says Peterson, “and you will not find where we were greeted by U.S. (CPS5). Refer to the “Thunder Bay” a friendlier group of aviators to fish Customs & Border Patrol Officer, Tom Canadian VFR Navigation Chart and with.” Klovstad, who arrived at the airport Canadian Flight Supplement for addi- Steve Liddle and his sister, from the International Falls office. tional information. Heather, will be our hosts at Officer Klovstad was all business We will fly to Thunder Bay, Miminiska Lodge. The company is until we provided him with our pass- Ontario on Wednesday, August 22 and called “Liddle’s Fishing Adventures” ports (now required), our pilot certifi- clear Canadian Customs, then on to and I encourage you to check out cates and aircraft documentation. Pickle Lake, Ontario (CYPL), located their website at www.liddles.com. Custom officers ask each occupant of approximately 70 nm west of Lake I have also prepared a “trip plan- the aircraft individually who they are, Miminiska where we will meet up ning guide” for this trip, which what their occupation is, and how long with the rest of our group at 5:00 pm includes a lot of helpful information, they have known the other occupants and spend the night at the “Lakeview like what to bring and what not to of the aircraft, to get a sense of the Manor” Bed & Breakfast. Pickle Lake bring... where to top off before cross- people re-entering or entering the U.S. has both 100LL and Jet fuel, and a ing the border... where to clear cus- 4921 X 100 ft. E/W asphalt runway. toms... how and where to file a flight Miminiska Lodge, Ontario Transportation will be provided plan... and recommended frequencies Site of 2007 Midwest Flyer between the airport and Lakeview along the route of flight. It is our goal Manor by airport and Lakeview to make planning the trip easy and Canadian Fishing Fly-Out Manor personnel. We will fly the convenient, and this information helps remaining 70 nm leg to Miminiska to do just that. Miminiska Lodge in northern Lodge on Thursday, August 23, arriv- For a complete packet of informa- Ontario, Canada, has been selected as ing at 10:00 am, allowing plenty of tion, including a free brochure, DVD, the site for the “2007 Midwest Flyer time to tie-down our aircraft and have and registration form, send me an Canadian Fishing Fly-Out,” August lunch before spending the afternoon email at [email protected], or 23-26, and you are cordially invited fishing. We will depart Miminiska give me a call at 608-835-7063. to join us for some fishing and flying Lodge following breakfast on Sunday, If you are interested in going, but fun, and pilot camaraderie! The lodge August 26, for the trip home. just can’t find anyone to go with you, is located 196 nm north of Thunder Miminiska Lodge is an all-inclu- let me know; we generally have peo- Bay, Ontario, on Lake Miminiska, sive lodge, but is attractively priced at ple interested in going who would be along the Albany River, and is only $795.00 U.S. plus tax per person for willing to share expenses. accessible by air! three (3) full days and three (3) Miminiska Lodge can accommo- This watershed, combining large nights. The package rate includes date up to 10 aircraft and only 30 open lakes with dozens of fast mov- meals, lodging and all of our trip people, so register early! ing tributaries, is renowned for being requirements with the exception of a For additional information on among Canada’s best fishing waters. fishing license, which can be pur- flight planning and customs, or to The Albany’s strong current and its chased at the lodge for $23.00 U.S. confirm any information contained in rocky bottom give walleye ideal Guides are available for an additional this article, contact AOPA at 1-800- spawning conditions, and a never- charge of $120.00 per day, but are not USA-AOPA, or the appropriate gov- ending flow of food allows these fish necessary. The lodge provides depth ernmental agency. to attain trophy status in a short peri- finders, lake maps, and staff will note CONTINUED ON PAGE 56 APRIL/MAY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 53 rural nature will be preserved. 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Air Center has soon to come D-JET as well.” Aurora, Illinois (www.jaair.com). K Cessna To Deliver 72 New Skyhawks To China’s Civil Aviation University getting one of the best primary flight WICHITA, KAN. – Cessna Aircraft country’s largest flight training center, trainers in the world.” Company, a Textron Inc. company, accounting for about 90 percent of the Cessna is the largest manufacturer announced in February it will deliver pilots produced in China. The school of general aviation aircraft in the 72 new Cessna 172 Skyhawks this also operates six Citation CJ1 jets. world, and delivered 1,239 single- year to the Civil Aviation Flying “Like so many other flight schools engine piston, turboprop and turbofan University of China (CAFUC) in around the world, the CAFUC is aircraft in 2006, generating $4.2 bil- Hong Kong for use as primary pilot installing as its training foundation an lion in sales. Of those deliveries, 865 trainers. This sale follows delivery of aircraft that is easy to fly, reliable, were single-engine piston aircraft. 42 Skyhawks to CAFUC in 2006. and has a reputation for dependabili- Cessna customers in China can take All 72 aircraft under current con- ty,” said John Doman, Cessna vice advantage of company field service tract will have the Garmin G1000 president of propeller aircraft sales. engineers in Shanghai, as well as two “glass” avionics suite, representing “With the Skyhawk’s excellent flying company authorized service centers in the latest in training technology. The characteristics and the G1000's Anyang and Beijing government-owned CAFUC is the advanced functionality, the CAFUC is (www.cessna.com). 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