2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:24 AM Page 1

MAGAZINEMMIIDDWWEESSTT FFLLYYEERR DECEMBERDECEMBER 2006/JANUARY2006/JANUARY 2007 2007

Published For & By The Midwest Aviation Community Since 1978 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:24 AM Page 2 2007_Dec06Jan07_2Elliott1Oct05ADS 11/30/069/29/05 4:0512:24 PM AM Page Page 1 3

Fly The Best... Fly A Beechcraft! Unmatched Strength & Reliability Elliott Aviation Will Get You In The Cockpit Of A New or Used Beechcraft or Any Type Of Pre-Owned Aircraft Call Todd Jackson Today! 952.944.1200

FOUR LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! • Moline, Illinois • Des Moines, Iowa • Minneapolis, Minnesota • Omaha, Nebraska Consider it done. Authorized Factory Sales & Service

Q: If brokers say they cover the entire market, why can’t they get a quote from us?

A: Hmmm...

The fact is brokers can’t get you a quote from Avemco. As the only direct provider of aviation insurance, Avemco has eliminated the middleman— the broker—to work directly with customers. Which means you talk to an aviation underwriter for fast, accurate answers in one simple phone call. Plus, we

offer consistent rates and coverage as well as short, ® easy-to-understand policies. So if a broker tells

you he covers the whole market, he’s only Call 888-635-4307 for an immediate quote. telling you half the story. Or visit www.avemco.com for more information. And experience all the benefits of dealing direct. Aviation insurance direct from the source.

DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 3 2007_Dec06Jan07_2DMFS_Chicago_PiperDec06 11/30/06 11/26/06 12:24 AM 10:15 Page AM 4 Page 1 LangerAviationAd_May06ADJ 5/26/06 3:19 PM Page 1

22007007 MeridianMeridian (507) 444-0535

Piper Aircraft, Inc. OWATONNA, MINNESOTA • Annual/100-Hour Inspections • Aircraft Maintenance • Aircraft Restoration • Wing & Control Surface Rebuilding • Amphibious Float Installations Now Available with Avidyne Entegra Glass & Restorations CHICAGO Avionics www.dmfs.com www.chicagopiper.com Sales Service Authorized Factory Sales & Service & Installations Huge Piper Parts Inventory Chris Siberz, Jack Peter, Willis Faux, & John G. Lowe Chicago (630) 466-9258 - Cell (630) 606-8338 Des Moines (515) 256-5300 (651) 209-8430 Omaha (402) 753-0742 AVIONICS OWATONNA & ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA

Your full-service aviation consultant . . .

Airfi eld engineering

Airport planning

Aviation architecture

Air service analysis

Financial analysis

Environmental services

Call 1-888-273-8555 or visit www.meadhunt.com Construction management for more information.

4 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:24 AM Page 5

EDITOR/PUBLISHER MIDWEST FLYER Dave Weiman DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MAGAZINE PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Peggy Weiman

Serving Midwest Aviation Since 1978 PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Jenifer Weiman Stacy Weiman

Encourage A Friend To Fly & Help Keep Yourself Airborne! PHOTO JOURNALIST Don Winkler by Dave Weiman CONTRIBUTING EDITORS ur aviation community will be stronger if Randy Arneson Allen Penticoff Dr. John Beasley Judy Peterson there are more pilots, and no one knows this Jim Bildilli Ben Redman better than our national pilot organizations – Bill Blake Greg Reigel O Rose Dorcey Ray Rought AOPA, EAA and NBAA – which are actively lobby- Robb Gessert Pete Schoeninger ing on our behalf. Jim LaMalfa Geoff Sobering George Larson Jeffery Taylor Right now we are in the fight of our lives with the Ed Leineweber Tom Thomas airlines lobbying Congress to pass “user fees” that Dan McDowell would hit general aviation the hardest. While we are hopeful our national organizations will be success- ADVERTISING PHONE: (608) 835-7063 ful in keeping user fees as they are currently in the FAX: (608) 835-7063

ue form of a federal fuel tax, we could be facing a fee E-MAIL: [email protected]

g every time we file a flight plan or use ATC servic- WEBSITE: www.midwestflyer.com es. ISSUE CLOSING DATES There is no doubt we all need to work to inform DEADLINE ISSUE dialo our Washington representatives of the adverse November 1 December - January January 1 February - March effects of a user fee-based air traffic control system on flight safety, the March 1 April - May aviation industry, and the economy. Obviously, they listen more when a May 1 June - July July 1 August - September large number of their constituents are affected, and even with 600,000 September 1 October - November pilots, our special interest group is small in comparison to the general pub-

lic and concerns which affect a majority of the population. COPYRIGHTS To increase our numbers, the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association has MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE is published bimonthly by Flyer Publications, Inc. with offices in Oregon, Wis. and Aero Insurance_Redocreated “Project 5/21/05 Pilot,” a3:52 pilot PM mentoring Page 1 program which is being led by Appleton, Minn. Copyright 2006 by Flyer Publications, Inc. its spokesman, Erik Lindbergh. All rights reserved. Nothing in whole or in part may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Read more in this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine beginning on page 6, and visit www.aopa.org for details on how you can get involved. K SUBSCRIPTIONS $15 per year, or $25 for two years. AIRCRAFT FBO AIRPORT DISTRIBUTION Readership consists principally of aircraft owners, fixed base operators, and airport management in Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Aero Insurance Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. SERVING MIDWEST AVIATION SINCE 1968 Representing All Major Companies MAIL ALL ORDERS & Lloyd’s of London & CORRESPONDENCE TO: MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE “Give Us A Call Before You Renew P.O. BOX 199 Your Current Policy!” OREGON,WI 53575-0199 USA (262) 251-9460 EXPRESS SHIPMENTS TO: MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE or FAX (262) 251-7769 [email protected] Tom & Renee Watry 6031 LAWRY COURT Aero Insurance, Inc. • N94 W15652 Ridgeview Drive • Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 OREGON,WI 53575-2617 USA

DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 5 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:25 AM Page 6

AOPA Expo Opens With A Parade… Closes With A Record!

Story & Photos by Dave Weiman alm Springs, California is one of few convention sites where AOPA can have a “Parade of Planes” taxi from the airport to the conven- Ption center. One hundred and eight (108) aircraft taxied down the streets of Palm Springs from Palm Springs International Airport for thou- sands of onlookers the day before Expo got underway, November 8. As far as this pilot is concerned, that was the first day of Expo! AOPA President Phil Boyer officially kicked off AOPA Expo 2006 with the opening session on November 9 featuring the presidents and CEOs of the other major aviation organizations who discussed the topic “User Fees: the Threat to GA!”

6 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:25 AM Page 7

DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 7 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:25 AM Page 8

Academy College of Aviation ...... 6 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Morey Airplane Company ...... 46 Adventure Seaplanes ...... 50 NationAir Insurance Agencies ...... 36 Aero Insurance, Inc...... 5 & 36 National Air Transportation Ass’n ...... 36 Aeronautical Adventures, LLC ...... 24 Diamond Aircraft ...... 11 & 21 NewView Technologies, Inc...... 21 & 36 Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association ...... 17 Duncan Avionics ...... 4 OMNNI Associates ...... 19 Aircraft Propeller Service, Inc...... 26 E-Z Heat, Inc...... 13 & 50 Orr, Minnesota (Hangar Sites) ...... 50 AircraftInsurance.com ...... 50 Eagle Air ...... 34 Pat O’Malley’s “Jet Room” Restaurant . . . .21 airpac.com ...... 12 Eagle Fuel Cells ...... 32 Phillips 66 ...... 50 Air-Portage ...... 50 Eagle River Union Airport ...... 32 Piper Aircraft, Inc...... 4 ARMA Research, Inc...... 50 Edina Realty ...... 50 R.C. Avionics ...... 10 ASI Jet Center ...... 11 Elliott Aviation, Inc...... 3 Racine Commercial Airport ...... 36 Avemco Insurance Company ...... 3 Exclusive Aviation ...... 2 Rapco Fleet Support Services, Inc. . .23 & 36 Avfuel Corporation ...... 51 & 54 Facer Insurance Agency, Inc...... 35 Rare Aircraft ...... 27 B2W/Win Air ...... 45 Field of Dreams ...... 34 RE/MAX Mid-Michigan ...... 50 Basler Turbo Conversions, LLC ...... 36 Fond du Lac Skyport ...... 36 Red Wing Aeroplane ...... 31 Beaver Aviation, Inc...... 15 & 36 Future Aviation ...... 2 Regent Aviation, Inc...... 45 Beechcraft ...... 3 Garmin ...... 2, 11, 30, 46 & 51 Reigel & Associates, Ltd. (Aviation Law) .8 & 45 Bemidji Aviation ...... 50 Gran-Aire, Inc...... 36 & 50 Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors ...... 34 Bolduc Aviation Specialized Serv. .36, 45 & 55 Hartland Fuel Products ...... 56 Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc...... 9 Brackett Aircraft Co., Inc...... 30 & 36 Iowa County Airport ...... 32 Six Lakes Realty ...... 50 Brenco IA Training ...... 50 Johnson Aviation Insurance ...... 19 & 36 Skycom Avionics, Inc...... 56 Bresson Flying Service, Inc...... 37 Lake Country Aviation, LLC ...... 36 & 50 Socata (EADS) ...... 51 Central Aviation ...... 26 Lakeshore Aviation ...... 47 & 54 Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport . . . . .50 Cessna Aircraft Company . . .2, 7, 36, 50 & 51 Langer Aviation, Inc...... 4 Sylvania Aviation Services, Inc...... 37 Chicago Piper ...... 4 MN Aviation, Inc...... 25 Tanis Aircraft Products, Inc...... 55 Reigel_Attorney 5/20/05 5:22 PM Page 1 Cirrus Aircraft ...... 51 Maxwell Aircraft Service ...... 29 Thunderbird Aviation ...... 7 Columbia Aircraft ...... 51 & 54 Mead & Hunt, Inc...... 4 Trimcraft Aviation ...... 36 D.W. Davies & Co., Inc...... 22 Mid-Continent Aircraft (Cessna C-Star) ...... 50 Voilamediagroup ...... 53 Dawley Aviation Corp...... 36 Mid-Continent Insurance ...... 50 Wentworth Aircraft, Inc...... 56 Dekalb Taylor Municipal Airport ...... 15 Midwest Aircraft Appraisal ...... 50 West Bend Air, Inc...... 36 Des Moines Flying Service, Inc...... 4 Midwest Flyer Magazine .8, 20, 36, 45, 50 & 52 Willmar Air Service, Inc...... 54 Minnesota Aviation Trades Ass’n ...... 44-45 Winona State University ...... 29 SubscriptionWebMinnesota A7/24/06viation Maintenance 9:39 PMConf. Page . . . . 71 Wisconsin Aviation, Inc...... 30, 36 & 51 Minn. DOT Office of Aeronautics . . . .7, 42-43 Wisconsin Aviation Trades Ass’n ...... 34-37 AN ATTORNEY THAT KNOWS AVIATION! Minnesota Petroleum Services ...... 12 Wisconsin DOT Bureau of Aeronautics . .40-41 For aviation legal matters, Mooney Aircraft ...... 54 Wright Aero, Inc...... 45 don’t waste time and money educating an attorney about aviation, when you can hire a pilot /attorney with experience. Sign Up For A FREE Introductory Subscription To MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE At www.midwestflyer.com Greg Reigel – Aviation Attorney Reigel & Associates, Ltd. Click On “FREE INTRODUCTORY SUBSCRIPTION” # FAA Regulatory/Certificate Actions # Aviation & Commercial Transactions # Licensed In Minnesota & Wisconsin Neither MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE, nor its parent company FLYER PUBLICATIONS, INC., accept responsibility for late delivery of issues or unsolicited articles or photographs. Materials must include SASE # Member, AOPA Legal Services Panel to be returned. Articles by aviation organizations and information therein submitted for publication consideration do not necessarily reflect the opinion of MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE, FLYER (952) 238-1060 PUBLICATIONS, INC., nor staff or officers. Articles are presented in the interest of flight safety, education Email: [email protected] and for personal enjoyment, and are purely advisory in nature. Neither MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE, FLYER PUBLICATIONS, INC. nor staff or officers, assume any responsibility for articles, nor any liability WWW.AEROLEGALSERVICES.COM arising out of reliance upon them. 8 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:25 AM Page 9

Present were Tom Poberezny of the Experimental Aircraft Association VOL. 29, NO. 1 CONTENTS ISSN:0194-5068 (EAA), Ed Bolen of the National Business Aviation Association ON THE COVER: 1953 Piper Pacer PA 22/20 (N3383A), powered by a Lycoming 0-320-B2B (NBAA), and Peter Bunce of the (160 hp) engine with a cruising speed of 140 mph. It took owner Frank P. Sperandeo III of General Aviation Manufacturers Fayetteville, Ark., 4,200 hours and nearly 5 years to completely restore the aircraft he has nick- Association (GAMA). Joining these named “Ms. Pearl.” The aircraft has been willed to the Piper Aviation Museum in Lock Haven, Pa. leaders was Congressman Sam Read about Piper’s newest model, the “PiperJet,” on page 22. Photo by Robb Gessert Graves of Missouri’s 6th Congressional District. In Congress, Graves serves COLUMNS on the Agriculture, Small Business, AOPA Great Lakes Regional Report – “System Funding To Be Major Debate In 2007” and Transportation Committees which - by Bill Blake ...... 16 matches his credentials as a sixth gen- Aviation Law – “State Sales & Use Taxes On Aircraft” – by Greg Reigel...... 18 eration farmer, a small businessman, Dialogue – “Encourage A Friend To Fly & Help Keep Yourself Airborne!” - by Dave Weiman ...... 5 and an active pilot and aircraft owner. Let’s Fly & Dine – “Corner Cupboard,” Boyceville, Wisconsin – by Donna I. Bennett ...... 46 Pilot Safety – “Keep Your Head On A Swivel!” – by John Chmiel ...... 38 (Graves owns a 1947 Piper Cub.) Ed Bolen (NBAA): Starting in 1997, HEADLINES “the big six airlines raised the ticket tax AOPA Expo Opens With A Parade… Closes With A Record...... 6 to try and squeeze out Southwest FAA Can’t Run A Business, Inspector General Audit Indicates ...... 14 Airlines to make their own ticket prices No User Fees: Congressional Leaders Advise President Bush...... 14 Bolen Blasts ATA For Unfounded Comments On VLJs ...... 15 look more attractive. Today, the airlines Former Northwest VP Searches For Missing WWII Flight Crews, are looking more alike.” & You Are Invited To Join Him...... 27 Bolen believes an increase in user Former Aviation Explorers Form New Post – by Jim Bildilli...... 47 fees would benefit the airline indus- try’s air traffic control needs, not FEATURES The Best of Times! – by Dave Weiman ...... 26 GA’s. Bolen said that if new user fees Do The Math, Before You Buy! – by Samuel L. Miller ...... 18 were enacted and use of the airspace Buying By The Seat of Your Pants – by Karen Workman...... 30 system declines, user fees will have to Eagle River Improves Airport & Services To Meet Increasing Northwoods Demand go up to cover ATC services. – by Dave Weiman...... 34 “The next generation ATC system SECTIONS Industry News ...... 15 has already begun, but we don’t know Aircraft ...... 19 Insurance ...... 49 what it will look like in the end,” said Airports ...... 39 Minnesota Aeronautics Bulletin ...... 42-43 Bolen. “What’s the program? How Calendar ...... 33 Minnesota Aviation Industry News ...... 44-45 much will it cost to implement? We Classifieds ...... 50 People & Awards ...... 24 should demand answers from the Conferences ...... 33 Travel ...... 52 Fly-Ins & Air Shows ...... 53 WATA Difference ...... 34-35 FAA and not give them a blank Government Affairs ...... 14 Wisconsin Aeronautics Report ...... 40-41 check! The FAA does not know what DPODFOUSBUJPO ZPVS
OFFET
PVS
TFSWJDFT
B
QFSGFDU
NBUDI

$BMM
BO
"WJBUJPO
4QFDJBMJTU
UPEBZ



]

XXXTFIJODDPN

DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 9 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:25 AM Page 10

system it wants. If proposed see a lot of potential, but user fees went into effect, these aircraft will not be at “the FAA will need a new the hubs where a majority bureaucracy just to collect of ATC services exist. (In the money,” said Bolen. fact), we have the FAA on “The cost of administering record stating that VLJs will user fees would be cost- not swamp the system.” prohibitive for General Tom Poberezny Aviation. (If passed) add (EAA): “The current sys- $100.00 to every flight. The tem is not broke. It may current gas tax user fee sys- need tweaking only.” tem works well, and we Rep. Sam Graves: should keep it.” “How are we going to col- (L/R) Phil Boyer (AOPA), Ed Bolen (NBAA), Peter Bunce (GAMA), Tom Pete Bunce (GAMA): Poberezny (EAA), and U.S. Congressman Sam Graves. Poberezny said: lect new user fees unless “The airlines say that the “The current system is not broke. It may need tweaking only.” everyone is required to file same ATC services are used a flight plan? Pilots could for each plane, regardless of be fined if they don’t file a size. However, the economic flight plan (if user fees are impact of 200 people on a enacted). Talk to your con- plane going to Disney World gressman directly and edu- is greater than two people in cate them on the issue of a Cessna 172. The General user fees. (As a con- Fund contribution should stituent), you have a great reflect this economic impact. deal of influence.” (As for Very Light Jets), we Phil Boyer (AOPA): “We are the combined FAA Administrator Marion Blakey: “The user fee issue goes beyond forced of General Aviation yours truly!” organizations on this issue. We will overcome this. Your help will be needed!” On Friday, November 10, Phil Boyer welcomed FAA Administrator Marion Clifton Blakey to the podium to address members and answer their questions. Blakey first presented AOPA Air Safety Foundation Executive Director Bruce Landsberg with FAA’s first Thomas H. Wardleigh Award for advancing the cause of air safety. She then talked on the improved safety record of aviation (its lowest accident rate ever recorded), and finally got to the topic on everyone’s mind, “user fees,” which the White House sup- ports. Contrary to the Bush Administration’s position on user fees, Blakey said: “The Next Generation System does not have to include user fees. But the system has to be cost based. I support a robust General Fund contribution.” Okay, what does she mean by those comments? Blakey said that the Next 10 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:25 AM Page 11 Dave Weiman Cessna Aircraft Company Photo AOPA President Phil Boyer introduces his executive staff Pictured here is the actual prototype of Cessna’s new “Next (L/R): Jeff Myers (Communications), Andy Cebula Generation Piston” aircraft. Cessna is keeping the plane (Government Affairs), Karen Gebhart (Non-Dues Revenue), under wrap until they know exactly what the final product will and Bruce Landsburg (Air Safety Foundation). be.

Generation ATC System does not have He then told her that General Aviation to include user fees, but someone has to is already paying user fees through a pay for it, and she would like to see a federal gas tax. The member – a major contribution come from the lawyer, and for a moment, a rock star General Fund, but as you will read, for General Aviation – repeatedly she’s not calling the shots, and she does requested clarification concerning not rule out user fees. Blakey’s position, not buying her polit- In response, one member first com- (L/R) Bob Pond and his wife, Jo, owners of the “Palm Dave Weiman ical, carefully crafted speech. Springs Air Museum,” with AOPA President Phil Boyer plemented the administrator on min- and his wife, Lois, during AOPA’s Friday Night Hangar Blakey’s response: “The user fee gling with members in the exhibit hall. Party. issue goes beyond yours truly,” admit-

DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 11 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:25 AM Page 12

ting that it is not her decision to for the better.” have every make, but rather the White House’s. In the third and final general ses- AOPA mem- She concluded by saying: “Fees can sion on Saturday, November 11, ber find and be adjusted… taxes cannot!” Boyer introduced his executive staff, mentor at least “What is the FAA doing to prevent and showed a video of President Bush one new pilot. closing airports? Grant assurances?” during his campaign pledging his sup- It’s a matter of asked another AOPA member. “Three port of general aviation funding, then identifying airports have already closed in the froze the video and displayed written someone you Dallas area alone.” Blakey offered her statements beneath Bush’s image, not- know who condolences, and pledged that the ing his failure to keep those promises. either has FAA will enforce grant assurance pol- There seems to be relief among gen- expressed Erik Lindbergh icy and their newly created fines to eral aviation organizations that the interest in the fullest in the future. democrats took back Congress in the learning how to fly, or who you think Another member expressed con- November elections held that week. could utilize an aircraft. Then contact cern that Blakey lacked an aviation AOPA’s top executives vowed to AOPA so they can send that person background… that experience as a continue to offer alternatives to pro- additional information. Your job as a pilot and user of the system are posed user fees by the airlines, and to mentor is to follow up and make sure important credentials for the job. In lead member lobbying efforts. In your friend meets with a local flight other words, the member felt that the addition, AOPA will focus on stronger instructor, and takes an introductory administrator of the Federal Aviation airport advocacy through its Airport flight lesson, and to keep tabs on Administration should know some- Support Network, and work to keep his/her progress in becoming a pilot. thing about the industry she is admin- aircraft insurance premiums afford- The grandson of Charles and Anne istrating! He asked Blakey: “How able through an accident forgiveness Morrow Lindbergh, Erik Lindbergh is much PIC time do you have?” program for insurance policies under- determined to make his own mark in Blakey replied stating that when written by AIG Aviation. aviation. In 2002, he retraced his the president asked her to take the Boyer then led a discussion on grandfather’s solo flight from New job, she likewise expressed concern “The Future of AOPA,” announcing a York to Paris in a Columbia 300. This that she was not a pilot and should new membership record of 409,318. epic personal journey documented by not take the job, “but I am committed Sounds good, but what does this the History Channel, raised over $1 to General Aviation,” she said. mean to you? million for three charities, garnered Boyer lent support to Blakey: It means more clout on Capitol Hill half a billion media impressions for “The number one prerequisite of the and more leverage for keeping mem- the XPRIZE Foundation, and prompt- FAA Administrator’s job is not to be a bership dues low, says AOPA. ed a call from President Bush for pilot, but rather (the ability) to listen, When Boyer became AOPA president inspiring the country after the tragedy understand, budget and administrate 15 years ago, he vowed to keep dues at of September 11. are more important.” $39. He’s succeeded in that goal, but it Lindbergh also serves as Vice Blakey continued: “The FAA is your didn’t come without a huge infusion of Chairman of the Lindbergh

advocate concerning TFRs (Temporary creativity byAIRPAC_Ad AOPA staff. 1/27/05 One of those 12:40 PMFoundation, Page 1 a non-profit organization Flight Restrictions) and security, but we initiatives is “Project Pilot.” dedicated to furthering his grandpar- do not make the decisions.” As the newly appointed spokesper- ents’ vision of balancing technologi- Boyer: “With a change in son for AOPA Project Pilot, Erik cal advances with environmental Congress, security issues may change Lindbergh will lend his celebrity to preservation. He serves on the board 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] 12 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:25 AM Page 13

of trustees of the XPRIZE before acting. now delivered its 500th aircraft. Foundation, works in public relations “The pilots (Lidle and Stanger) for Columbia Aircraft, and is a found- were more worried about breaking Awards & Recognition ing board member of the “Aviation airspace, than flight safety,” said High School” in Seattle. Lindbergh Klapmeier, who serves on the AOPA AOPA paid has also just agreed to become one of Air Safety Foundation Board of tribute to U.S. four founding X-Racer pilots in the Directors. “We have set students up Congressman Rocket Racing League. for the wrong goals.” Instead of push- Harold “Hal” More than 225 people signed up as ing students to solo in record time, or Rogers (R- mentors and prospective pilot recruits within the minimum number of hours Ky.) at the for the AOPA Project Pilot program at required, we should set more realistic closing ban- Expo. If you would like to find out goals, noted Klapmeier. quet for his more about the AOPA Project Pilot Klapmeier announced that Cirrus dedication to program or sign up as a mentor, visit is working on a “Personal Jet” or PJ, general avia- www.aopa.org. which will use one Williams FJ33 jet tion, awarding Harold Rogers engine. In other news, Cirrus deliv- him the presti- Manufacturers Meet The Press ered its 3,000th aircraft on November gious J.B. “Doc” Hartranft Award for 16th to Alan Klapmeier, himself. The 2006. As chairman of the House Among the press conferences I 1,000th aircraft went to Dale appropriations subcommittee on attended were ones hosted by Cessna, Klapmeier, and the 2,000th Cirrus is homeland security, Rogers is respon- Piper, Cirrus and Columbia. being flown by air show performer, sible for funding and oversight of the Jack Pelton, President and CEO of Patty Wagstaff, to air shows to pro- Department of Homeland Security Cessna Aircraft Company, noted that mote Cirrus. Still in other news, the (DHS). He has been an advocate for Cessna’s jet manufacturing business Turbo SR-22 has been STC’d by the reasonable approaches to GA security remains strong, and that the company FAA… 27 percent of Cirrus Design’s and supported AOPA’s 2002 petition is still committed to small General business has been international… to require pilots to carry a govern- Aviation aircraft. Pelton said that Delta Connection Academy ordered ment-issued photo ID. And as a senior Cessna’s new Light Sport Aircraft 50 SR-22s, and you can now order an member of the full Appropriations was developed in just 9 months, SR-22 in sterling silver. Committee, Rogers has been tena- EZ HEAT 11/29/06 3:03 PM Page 1 Cessna’s new Next Generation Piston Bing Lantis, President and CEO of cious in ensuring that much-needed Aircraft is under development, and of Columbia Aircraft, announced that resources paid into the aviation trust the 250 orders for the new Mustang after significant delays in getting the fund reach GA airports across the Very Light Jet, half are from Europe. Garmin G1000 certified in the country – especially important this Jim Bass, President and CEO of Columbia Turbo 400, Columbia has year, as more than $400 million of Piper Aircraft, talked about the new PiperJet under development. The PiperJet will use the Williams AIRCRAFT ENGINE HEATING MADE EASY! International engine, despite Piper’s new relationship with HondaJet, E-Z HEAT, Inc. “because the Williams engine is the right engine for this aircraft.” – America’s Finest Preheat System Since 1984 – Apparently, HondaJet liked the AIRCRAFT ENGINE PRE-HEATER From leather interior of the PiperJet so $169.95 much, that the company will be using End your cold weather starting problems and reduce the same interior in its jet. A mockup pre-mature engine wear with PROVEN E-Z Heat Engine Pre-Heater • Heats ENTIRE engine in about 4 hours, through conduction, the safest means of heat transfer available. of the PiperJet was on display. • FAA accepted, No STC or 337 form required. Alan Klapmeier, Chairman and • Easiest to install of any pre-heat system. CEO of Cirrus Design, expressed • Thermostatically controlled, compared to concern with flight safety, not only other preheaters which are not. because of the Cory Lidle accident No danger of oil carbonization. involving an SR-22 which Lidle and • NEW Double insulated engine blanket & prop covers now available. his flight instructor, Tyler Stanger, E-Z HEAT, Inc. flew into a 42-story building in New 779 Lakeview Dr., Chetek, WI 54728 For more information, call or see website York City on October 11, but because Fax: 715-924-4401 1-800-468-4459 www.e-zheat.com pilots are not stopping and thinking 11 MODELS – BECAUSE EACH ENGINE IS DIFFERENT! DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 13 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:25 AM Page 14

funds targeting GA airports were at event may have out-grown Palm In a report on “Top Management risk for airports across the country Springs. Challenges — Department of under the president’s budget proposal. AOPA Expo 2007 is slated for Transportation,” the inspector general Felix October 4-6 in Hartford, Connecticut, notes that there is “intense controver- Maguire of an easy half-day flight for almost all sy regarding what type of fees should Alaska earned Midwest pilots. Visit www.aopa.org/ be charged, who should pay what, and the 2006 expo for details and enjoy a colorful how — if at all — the current over- Laurence P. fall flight to New England! K sight of FAA spending should be Sharples altered.” Perpetual In order to justify a switch to a OVERNMENT FFAIRS Award from G A user fee system, “the FAA would need AOPA for his to demonstrate clearly and convinc- selfless com- FAA Can’t Run A Business, ingly why the current excise tax mitment, tire- Felix Maguire Inspector General Audit Indicates financing mechanism is not adequate less leadership, and how its proposed solution would and commitment to general aviation WASHINGTON, D.C. – Immediately fix this problem.” It hasn’t. in Alaska. From improvements for following AOPA Expo, AOPA The IG also listed the challenge of VFR pilots – including the unprece- released information about a recent determining how much the Next dented establishment of a VFR route audit of FAA’s books by the U.S. Generation Air Transportation System across the Bering Straits to Russia – Department of Transportation inspec- (air traffic control modernization) will to the cutting edge of instrument tor general (IG), indicating that if the cost, which will determine what kind flight using ADS-B [automatic FAA is supposed to be run like a busi- of funding the FAA needs. So far, the dependent surveillance-broadcast], ness, it still has a long ways to go, FAA has just an “estimate” for a sys- Maguire has used his broad aviation says AOPA. tem that has yet to be designed and background to improve safety. The FAA can’t properly account spec’d. For that matter, the FAA does- Brian Dary, a commercial pilot for almost $5 billion in assets and n’t even yet know what it will cost to who captured an idyllic scene of a de property, most of it attributed to the replace retiring air traffic controllers, Havilland DH-2 Beaver on floats, is new Air Traffic Organization, which according to the IG. the winner of the Grand Prize in the runs the air traffic control system. Nor “If you don’t know your costs, first-ever AOPA Pilot general aviation does the FAA yet have a fully func- how can you possibly say that you amateur photography contest. Dary’s tional cost accounting system, some- don’t have enough revenue?” asked photo was of the DH-2 Beaver at the thing the agency has been struggling Boyer. “Everybody would like more Juneau float pond next to Juneau to create since 1997. money and the freedom to spend it International Airport. He received a “This audit report underscores that without anybody looking over their cash prize of $1,750. the user fee debate is about more than shoulder,” said Boyer. “The FAA sure Other memories of AOPA Expo policy,” said AOPA President Phil can’t make a business case for that, as 2006 for me include: meeting Boyer. the audits clearly demonstrate.” Minneapolis and Palm Springs pilot, “How in the world can they price The FAA audit was actually con- industrialist, philanthropist and the their ‘product’ — air traffic control ducted by one of the leading interna- owner of the “Palm Springs Air services — if they can’t track their tional accounting firms, KPMG, for Museum,” Bob Pond and his wife, Jo, assets or their costs?” the inspector general. The firm and thanking him for making his air- In fact, the agency’s financial con- returned a “qualified” audit, which, as craft collection accessible to the rest of trols are so weak that it will cause the anyone who runs a business knows, is us through the museum and in motion entire Department of Transportation bad news. K pictures… and seeing many friends. to be in violation of the federal ver- Renowned illusionist and mentalist sion of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act if not No User Fees: Congressional Leaders Jason Randal wowed AOPA members fixed before September, an interna- Advise President Bush during AOPA Expo’s closing banquet tional law firm that reviewed the audit Saturday, November 11. But his tricks has told AOPA. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The biparti- were no match for the exciting news Meanwhile, another report from san leadership of the Senate and AOPA President Phil Boyer the inspector general says that the House Appropriations committees has announced: AOPA Expo reached an FAA and the airlines have yet to asked President Bush not to send all-time record high of 12,973 atten- prove that the current funding system them any user fee proposals when he dees! Expo also sold out of exhibit needs to be changed in favor of a user submits his next budget to Congress. space, which raises concern that the fee system. The joint letter says that such a pro- 14 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:25 AM Page 15

posal is outside of their jurisdiction tem is continued, changed, or interfering with the operations of the and would have “little or no chance of scrapped for a user fee system to fund commercial airlines. being enacted into law,” and would be the FAA. K “The unfounded comments by the a “major impediment to Congress ATA fly in the face not only of public completing its appropriations (spend- Bolen Blasts ATA For Unfounded statements by Federal Aviation ing approvals) work on time.” Comments On VLJs Administration Administrator Marion “While there is currently little overt Blakey, but also congressional testimo- support for general aviation user fees WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National ny by top FAA officials,” said NBAA in Congress, we can’t relax,” said Business Aviation Association President and CEO Ed Bolen. “The Andy Cebula, AOPA executive vice (NBAA) strongly disputes allegations fear-mongering by the airlines may be president of government affairs. “We made by representatives from the lob- part of their broader strategy to pay understand that the airlines have a bying group for the commercial air- less for air traffic services even as they lobbying war chest of millions of dol- lines that the emergence of very light try to seize control of the system.” lars, and they view this as the BIG jets (VLJs) would impose a burden on In July, Blakey told NBC Nightly fight when the new Congress takes the nation's aviation infrastructure. News: “I think the people who are over. There will be a lot of arm-twist- On September 28, Bloomberg anticipating congestion problems ing and a lot of favors called in before news quoted an Air Transport [from VLJs] way up at high altitude Congress writes the new FAA reau- Association (ATA) official’s con- are probably anticipating a problem thorization bill next year.” That bill tention that VLJs would be a “signifi- that we don't necessarily expect to will determine if the current tax sys- cant burden” in the aviation system, have.” K INDUSTRY NEWS “Merging the two companies and provider for Rockwell Collins, Garmin, repair stations was the final step inDeKalb a Honeywell,Illinois Avidyne,11/29/06 Shadin, 3:13 L3PM Page 1 consolidation process,” said Jim Communications, Sandel, Meggitt, Sweeney, President. “The streamlin- Narco, Mid Continent Instruments, S- ing of both companies will enhance TEC, Century Flight Systems, Sigma- and improve our efficiency in provid- Tek, JPI instruments, and David Clark.K ing maintenance and avionics services Fargo Jet Center & Way-Point Avionics to our clients.” Merge Into One Repair Station Fargo Jet Center, Inc., the region’s DeKalb Taylor largest aviation service organization, is FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Jet Center, consistently ranked among the top Municipal Airport (DKB) Inc., and sister company Way-Point FBOs in North America. Fargo Jet Avionics, Inc., have merged repair Center is a ChevronTexaco fuel dealer, station certificates in an effort to aircraft maintenance repair station, air DeKalb, Illinois streamline company operations. Way- charter operation, Cessna Pilot Center, Point Avionics is now part of Fargo and new Cessna aircraft dealer. Jet Center’s FAA certified repair sta- Way-Point Avionics has been serving NEW, UNHEATED, tion. Way-Point Avionics will contin- the upper Midwest as an avionics sales, ue as the trade name representing the service and installation facility since ERECT-A-TUBE department of Fargo Jet Center, Inc. 1976. Way-Point is a dealer and service T-HANGARS STARTING AT $285/MONTH

(ILS TO RUNWAY 02– August 2007)

Call for Details (815) 748-2020

www.cityofdekalb.com/DTMA/DTMA.htm

DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 15 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:25 AM Page 16

towards curing this problem. has been declining. There have been Another big funding issue that is discussions about raising the avgas being discussed across the nation is to state fuel tax. I think a better solution implement “user fees” to pay for the would be to dedicate part of the state GREAT LAKES REGIONAL REPORT federal aviation infrastructure. This sales tax on aviation products to sup- alternative is being promoted by the port the state aviation fund. by Bill Blake AOPA Great Lakes Regional Representative airlines. AOPA Executive Vice Some good things happened at the President Andy Cebula made a pres- state level in Michigan recently. entation to the Minnesota Aviation Those of you from Michigan may System Funding To Be Trades Association (MATA) on remember that the state Bureau of Major Debate In 2007 September 22 in the Twin Cities Aeronautics was merged with the pointing out that the airline proposal Bureau of Public Transportation in have would take funding control away from 2002 into the Bureau of Multi-modal attended Congress and place it in the hands of Services. AOPA was opposed to the Ifour state the airlines, allowing them to develop merger, believing it would dilute state aviation con- a system that only serves airline aviation effectiveness, and has con- ferences in the needs, not all aviation. Reputable tinued to work, along with other avia- last month. sources indicate that the federal avia- tion interests in Michigan, to try to There were tion trust fund, under its current fund- reverse that decision. In late August, two issues ing scheme, will be able to continue to the Michigan Department of that predomi- fund the federal aviation infrastructure Transportation did separate the avia- nated discus- with its historic yearly budget increas- tion and public transportation func- sions at all Bill Blake es and, at the same time, continue to tions, forming the Bureau of four confer- grow. Mr. Cebula went on to state that Aeronautics and Freight Services. In ences. Both issues had to do with the FAA has not submitted any plan to September, the Michigan Aeronautics “funding.” Airport managers, state show why more money (or how much Commission elected Jim Collins from officials, FAA personnel, and aviation more money) will be needed than has Marquette and Joyce Woods from system users are concerned about been necessary in the past, or what Linden, Chairman and Vice enough funds being available to efforts have been made to control Chairman of the Commission. Both maintain the aviation infrastructure, costs. AOPA believes that the current are enthusiastic AOPA members. and the possible alternate sources of system of funding the federal system I attended the annual fall confer- funds to meet those needs. is appropriate and efficient… general ences of the Illinois Public Airports As most of you that live in aviation contributing through the fed- Association and the Aviation Minnesota know, the Minnesota legis- eral fuel tax, airline passengers con- Association of Indiana recently. lature borrowed $15 million from the tributing through the ticket tax, and all Attendees at these conferences had state aviation fund a few years ago to taxpayers contributing by way of a similar concerns regarding national cover a shortfall in the state’s general 25% contribution from federal general funding as those attending the revenue fund and has not repaid it yet. revenue, since all taxpayers, whether Minnesota and Michigan conferences. Since that time, the state aviation fund they fly or not, benefit from the sys- In Illinois, the series B bond fund, has become dangerously low, and tem. I urge all of you to become which is used to match federal grants without replenishment, will require familiar with this issue. It appears that for airport improvements, is almost cutting some state aviation programs. it will be the major debate in 2007. completely committed. What has Last year, AOPA and other aviation I attended the Michigan been a very effective state/local grant supporters worked to have these funds Association of Airport Executives program for general aviation airports restored. Unfortunately, the legislature annual conference, also in September. has not been funded for the last two adjourned without having acted to Airport managers and state aviation years. The state legislature will need accomplish that goal. AOPA has con- officials were concerned about the to provide a funding source of sistently supported these dedicated airline proposed alternative for fund- approximately $15 million in the next aviation funds in other states, and will ing the federal system through user session to meet estimated matching work in the coming session to see that fees. They were also concerned about funds necessary to receive federal these funds in Minnesota are fully the dwindling state aviation fund. The airport improvement grants. restored, without imposing new taxes state will be looking at alternatives To learn more about these and on pilots. In my view, the restoration after the first of the year. Revenue other aviation issues see: of these funds would go a long way derived from the state tax on avgas www.aopa.org. K

16 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:26 AM Page 17

GA needs you to sign up just one new student pilot Join AOPA’s new Project Pilot today.

Just imagine if every AOPA member were to sign up and Our research also indicates that there are two million successfully mentor just one new student pilot. In a year people who want to become a pilot. You need to find we’d have more than a million pilots. That would be a just one. Talk to them about flying. Get them to the air- huge boost for the future of GA. port. You don’t have to be a CFI—introduce them to one. Schedule their first lessons and be there for them during Right now the US pilot population is in a seri- their flight training. ous decline; there are 25% fewer pilots today than just 25 years ago. What’s more AOPA Project Pilot makes it easy. When alarming is that student starts are falling you sign up at twice as fast. Your help is needed to build www.AOPAProjectPilot.org we’ll send tomorrow’s GA – today. you and your student exciting new kits filled with helpful resources. You’ll both AOPA’s new Project Pilot. have everything you need to make flight It’s good news for GA. training fun, easy — and highly successful.

We’re relaunching our highly successful Could we have a million pilots in the US Project Pilot mentoring program for one simple reason: it next year? Sure, but only if you do your works. We’ve learned that a student with an AOPA part. Join AOPA Project Pilot today. Project Pilot Mentor is three times more likely to get their ticket. So we’re providing you, our member, with Helping a new pilot get their wings just got more exciting new resources so that you can find a future rewarding. For every new student you nominate, we’ll pilot and help him get his pilot certificate. give you two additional entries in this year’s Win a Six in ’06 Sweepstakes*.

Sign up at www.AOPAProjectPilot.org

* NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Void where prohibited. See www.AOPA.org for eligibility, methods of entry, Official Rules and other information. 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:26 AM Page 18

AVIATION LAW chase the aircraft and take delivery in a state that charges sales tax, but you then relocate it to another state right after State Sales & Use Taxes On Aircraft the sale? Well, many states have a “fly-away exemption” that allows an aircraft purchaser to take delivery of the air- by Greg Reigel craft within the state and not pay that state’s sales tax, pro- was recently asked a question vided the aircraft is immediately removed to another state. regarding the payment of sales However, even though the purchaser is able to avoid pay- Itax on an aircraft. The scenario ing the sales tax in the state of delivery, when the purchas- presented was this: A Minnesota er then registers the aircraft in the purchaser’s home state, resident receives an aircraft as a the purchaser pays use tax to the purchaser’s home state. gift from an out of state relative The difference between the amount the purchaser would and then the Minnesota resident have to pay in sales tax in the state of delivery versus the bases and registers the aircraft in amount the purchaser will have to pay in use tax to register Wisconsin. Does the Minnesota the aircraft in the purchaser’s home state, could be signifi- resident pay tax on the aircraft and cant. Additionally, other exemptions from sales and use if so, what type of tax does the Greg Reigel tax beyond the scope of this article may be available to the individual pay and to whom is it purchaser (e.g. purchase for resale or rental, etc.). To the paid? extent possible, an aircraft purchaser must carefully plan Before answering the question, we should first review the aircraft purchase in order to minimize the sales or use the very basics of sales and use tax. tax that will be owed on the purchase. A “sales” tax is a tax assessed against your purchase of Now to our scenario: Based only upon the basic facts personal property that is subject to sales tax. A “use” tax is presented, it appears that the Minnesota resident would not a tax you pay on personal property that you purchase and pay sales or use tax in either Minnesota or Wisconsin use and for which sales tax was not collected at the time because the aircraft was a gift from a relative. However, you purchased or acquired the personal property (e.g. a pri- keep in mind that if any of these facts changes at all, the vate sale or purchase made out-of-state). Both the sales and tax analysis may also change. Each transaction is unique use taxes are usually assessed at the same rate (e.g. 6.5% in and application of the sales and use tax laws can be very Minnesota and 5% in Wisconsin). complicated. You should contact an attorney familiar with With respect to aircraft, ordinarily if you purchase an both aircraft and the tax laws applicable to aircraft to prop- aircraft and take delivery within a state that charges sales erly identify and minimize any taxes that may be due in tax and you keep the aircraft within that state, you would your particular situation. pay sales tax on the purchase of the aircraft to that state. EDITOR’S NOTE: Greg Reigel is an attorney with Reigel & Unless you are purchasing from an aircraft dealer or some- Associates, Ltd., a law firm located in Hopkins, Minnesota, one else who is required to collect sales tax on the pur- which represents clients in aviation and business law mat- chase, you typically pay the sales tax to the state at the ters (www.aerolegalservices.com, 952-238-1060, time you register the aircraft. But what happens if you pur- [email protected]). K

Do The Math, Before You Buy! aircraft you are thinking about purchasing. If you are trad- ing your current aircraft, make sure the current aircraft tax by Samuel L. Miller basis is carried forward and the purchased aircraft depreci- efore you become emotionally involved in an air- ation is calculated correctly. craft purchase, take the time to do the math. When comparing different types of aircraft, compare the BEveryone should know the projected cost before aircraft operating cost by having all aircraft fly the same making a large financial investment. The place to start is number of “miles” per year. This means that each aircraft answering the question: How will a specific aircraft purchase flies a different number of “hours” per year if the aircraft impact your after-tax cash flow? speeds are different. So you end up with an apples-to-apples If you currently own an aircraft, start by preparing a comparison, make sure you use the average fuel flow and projected after-tax cash flow for your current aircraft for block speed on each aircraft for your average stage length. the next five years. This cash flow should include all pro- Another factor that dramatically impacts ownership cost jected expenses associated with the ownership and opera- is aircraft “resale value.” Different aircraft have different tion of the aircraft. Since aircraft depreciation provides a resale value percentages. Do your homework on the esti- tax benefit to your cash flow, it is important to include the mated resale value of each aircraft in your comparison. correct aircraft depreciation in your cash flow projection. Many aircraft on the market today are over 20 years old. Next, prepare a projected after-tax cash flow for each The purchase price on these aircraft might appear to be a 18 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:26 AM Page 19

great deal, but these lower aircraft prices should be a warn- AIRCRAFT ing to investigate further. The aircraft technology and oper- ation cost of these great price deals will probably have a First Cessna Mustang Delivered dramatic impact on operating cost and lowering the resale WICHITA, KAN. value when you are ready for your next aircraft. – Cessna Aircraft By doing the math first, you have a lot more confidence Company deliv- in your decision. You also save time by eliminating aircraft ered its first that don’t meet your budget requirements. You can concen- Citation Mustang trate all of your other comparisons on aircraft meeting your business jet on financial requirements. November 22, fol- The “AircraftCostAnalysis” program can be used to lowing award by prepare after-tax cash flows on any type aircraft. To obtain the Federal Cessna Citation Mustang more information, go to www.AircraftCostAnalysis.com, Aviation Administration (FAA) of the production certificate click “Request Information.” (PC) for the aircraft’s Independence, Kan., assembly line. Answer your aircraft cost questions: The first Citation Mustang was delivered to Mustang What is the projected cost of continuing to operate your Management Group (MMG), based in Fresno, Calif., which current aircraft? will allow Cessna to lease the aircraft for 10 months as a What is the before and after tax cash flow on the opera- demonstrator. MMG then plans to use the Mustang in its tion of your current aircraft? Scott Aviation subsidiary for flight training. How does the cost of keeping your current aircraft com- It will cost an estimated $2.06 per nautical mile to operate pare to trading for another aircraft? the Mustang, bringing the speed, range and comfort of owning How does the cost of Aircraft “A” compare to the cost a jet less than the cost of today’s turboprop aircraft. The six- of Aircraft “B” if both aircraft fly the same number of place Citation Mustang has a top speed of 340 ktas (nearly miles per year? 400 mph), a range of 1,150 nm (1,323 sm with reserves), and Does the time savings justify the difference? a service ceiling of 41,000 feet. Full FAA type certification How much will your ownership cost be reduced by was awarded Sept. 8, making the Mustang the first of a new chartering/renting your aircraft? category of entry level jets to also be certified. K How many hours must your aircraft be chartered/rented to break even?  9 ; H J ? < ? ; : How does the cost of total aircraft ownership compare to the purchase of a fractional share? BWJBUJPO
JOTVSBODF
What annual hourly utilization is required on an aircraft to justify total ownership versus the purchase of a fraction-
QSPGFTTJPOBMT al share? How does joint ownership cost compare to fractional ownership cost? How does ownership of a managed aircraft with charter income compare to fractional ownership cost? How much will joint ownership of your aircraft reduce total ownership cost? How does investment return vary with different char- ter/rental rates and annual hourly utilizations for C[[jm_j^W9[hj_\_[Z7l_Wj_ed?dikhWdY[Fhe\[ii_edWb m^eYWd^[bfoekZ[i_]dWd_dikhWdY[fhe]hWcje\_j chartered/rented aircraft? oekhd[[Zi$ Omnni 10/8/04AircraftCostAnalysis 5:12 PM Page may 1 be able to provide these š=[d[hWb7l_Wj_ed š7_hfehji answers for you. š9ehfehWj[7_hYhW\j š;cfbeo[[8[d[\_ji EDITOR’S NOTE: Samuel L Miller owns SLM, Inc. of š9^Whj[hH?IJ?7DB?; @;<<H7ICKII;D 9>H?I

DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 19 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:26 AM Page 20

Cessna Announces 2007 Upgrades For Single Pistons on all Skylane and Stationair models. In addition, for the Skyhawk, Skylane PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. – Cessna in November. Highlights include a and Stationair, Wide Area Aircraft Company announced the significant enhancement to the Augmentation System (WAAS), 2007 upgrades for the Cessna 172 Garmin G1000 integrated avionics Garmin SafeTaxiTM and Garmin Skyhawk, 182 Skylane and 206 suite with the introduction of the FliteCharts will be standard, and Stationair at this year’s Aircraft Garmin GFC 700 Automatic Flight Garmin ChartView powered by Owners and Pilots Association Control (AFCS) and Flight Director Jeppesen will be optional (AOPA) Expo in Palm Springs, Calif. (FD) system as standard equipment (www.cessna.com). K Adam Aircraft Receives FAA Production Certificate

ENGLEWOOD, COLO. – The ate production of the A500 by being Federal Aviation Administration able to inspect and apply standard air- (FAA) issued a Production Certificate worthiness certificates under a system to Adam Aircraft on September 19, approved by the FAA. The A500 giving the company approval to man- twin-engine piston aircraft has been ufacture and deliver its A500 aircraft Type Certified by the FAA, and the under an FAA-approved type design. A700 AdamJet is currently undergo- Adam A500 This allows Adam Aircraft to acceler- ing flight test and development. K

Raytheon Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Beechcraft Bonanza

2007 Beechcraft Bonanza G36 Garmin G1000 Instrument Panel Leather Interior

WICHITA, KAN. – Celebrating the ous production for this length of time. nary history of the airplane. The entire 60th Anniversary of the Beechcraft Utilizing the latest technology in aircraft sidewall has been redesigned Bonanza, Raytheon Aircraft Company avionics, systems and safety equip- for more space and comfort. The arm- announced November 9 a special ment, paired with exquisite interior rest is transformed from traditional into anniversary package available for appointments, the airplane offers the a modern, stylish and harmonious con- 2007 model-year airplanes. It is a ultimate in refinement. tour. Molded into the side of the air- Project1combination 7/24/06 of8:16 Beechcraft PM Page heritage 1 The optional 60th Anniversary edi- craft, the new armrests provide up to and its future, transforming traditional tion of the 2007 Beechcraft Bonanza three inches of more elbow room. concepts into a modern winner. The G36 will come with a variety of hand- The leather seats are tailored with Beechcraft Bonanza is the only air- somely appointed accoutrements a unique combination of beautiful craft in history to remain in continu- designed to exemplify the extraordi- exotic embossed stingray and wheat leather. Removable headrest covers are embossed with the quintessential Bonanza shield. SUBSCRIBE Special Introductory Offer! Sumptuous, leather wrapped control (For First-Time wheels, provide an extra dimension of ONE YEAR - SIX ISSUES LIMITED TIME OFFER Subscribers Only) $12.50 EXPIRES DEC. 31, 2006 LIMITED TIME OFFER (REG. $15.00) ONE YEAR luxury. A 60th Anniversary gemstone adorns the power quadrant emblem. Mail Check or Money Order To: Name______For a complete description of the MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 60th Anniversary Bonanza edition, call P.O. BOX 199 Street______Todd Jackson at Elliott Aviation at OREGON, WI 53575-0199 City______State______Zip______952-944-1200. K 20 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:26 AM Page 21

Cessna Demonstrates Continued Strength of Business With The Debut Of Two New Business Jets At NBAA

Cessna Citation CJ4 Cessna Citation XLS+

ORLANDO, FLA. – Cessna Aircraft line for a larger, longer-range version Cessna’s static display, less than a Company demonstrated the strength of the popular CJ line, and the XLS+ year after it was announced at last of its business at the National will take the world’s most popular year’s NBAA. Business Aviation Association business jet and integrate the latestNewView 5/23/05In its nearly 4:21 80-year PM Page history, 1 (NBAA) convention and annual meet- technologies and amenities our cus- Cessna has manufactured more than ing by debuting two new business jet tomers have asked for. In addition, 187,000 aircraft, including 4,500 models on October 16. our larger cabin concept is in its Citations, constituting the largest fleet According to Cessna Chairman, infancy, and we are actively seeking of airplanes in the world. K President and Chief Executive Officer customer feedback on how to shape Jack J. Pelton, “This has been a great this concept.” year for general aviation. As all busi- The Citation Mustang was also a nesses work to do more with their star at this year’s show, Pelton said. time and resources, shareholders andOMalleys JetThe Room Mustang 10/13/04 is the first 10:38 of aAM new Page 1 CFOs are rightly regarding business class of entry-level business jets to jets as valuable tools that enhance pro- win full Federal Aviation ductivity and efficiency. It’s clear gen- Administration type certification. The eral aviation is a catalyst that helps Citation Encore+ was also debuted at Give Your Aircraft strengthen the competitive position of business in our global economy.” A New View With Attendance at NBAA was at an all-time high. Cessna’s backlog is now some $6.8 billion. “We expect to deliver 300 jets Wittman Regional Airport in 2006 and our goal is 370 in 2007, which will include 40 Citation Oshkosh, Wisconsin Mustangs,” Pelton said. “Even at this Vision blurred from scratches & crazing? Pam & Pat O’Malley higher production level, at the end of NEWVIEW will restore or replace the second quarter, we were about 90 Pat O’Malley’s your windshield and/or cabin windows. percent sold out for next year with Jet Room Restaurant OTHER SERVICES: only 35 available slots.” • Annuals & 100-Hour Inspections • Pitot Static Testing At this year’s NBAA, Cessna Wisconsin Aviation Bldg. introduced the Citation CJ4 and the Dane County Regional Airport • Altimeter Certification • Transponder Biennials Citation XLS+. In addition, Cessna Madison,Wis. (MSN) • Authorized Diamond Service Center showed a concept for a larger cabin Breakfast & Lunch FOR APPOINTMENT CALL Citation business jet. 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mon. thru Sat. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday 1-877-303-0709 “The Citation CJ4 is designed to E-Mail: [email protected] fill a niche in the company’s product 608-268-5010 Web Site: www.newviewtech.com DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 21 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:27 AM Page 22

Piper Unveils Plans For The “PiperJet!” PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC. announced at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention, October 17, in Orlando, Florida, that it will expand into the jet market with the all-new “PiperJet.” Piper also show- cased a mock-up of the PiperJet at AOPA Expo in Palm Springs, California in November. The PiperJet’s clean sheet design incorporates single- engine turbofan power for optimum cost efficiency, state-of- the-art safety measures, and a strong, smooth all-metal body. The PiperJet will have a maximum cruising speed of 360 knots* and a maximum operating altitude of 35,000 feet. The six-passenger aircraft – with an option for either a seventh seat or enclosable lavatory – offers a mission-capa- ble profile and sensuous luxury that sets the standard in its class, with a range of 1,300 nautical miles* and a full-fuel (L/R) John Lowe of Des Moines Flying Service, Jim Bass of Piper payload of 800 lbs.* Aircraft, and Jack Peter of Des Moines Flying Service with the mock- “In designing this revolutionary aircraft, we have up of the PiperJet at AOPA Expo. assembled the finest team of engineers and designers and conducted an extensive consumer research effort to ensure that the PiperJet will be second to none,” said Piper President & CEO James K. Bass. “In effect, every measure DAVIES has been taken to make sure that the PiperJet answers what our customers have told us they want and need in a jet, because at the end of the day, it’s not about being first to market, it’s about getting it right in the first place!” Built using state-of-the-art design and manufacturing processes, the PiperJet will feature the latest in integrated glass avionics, a luxurious interior, and advanced manufac- turing techniques pioneered by Piper. The PiperJet will be certified in the Normal Category under FAA Part 23 and applicable foreign certification standards. It is designed to be flown by a single pilot and will be RVSM certified. Refer To This Ad When With deliveries anticipated to begin in the first half of Placing Your 2010, the PiperJet will be priced from $2.199 million (in Credit Card Order To 2006 U.S. dollars with a CPI-W escalator). Receive A Free Can Of In business for 70 years, Piper Aircraft, Inc. is head- “Klear-To-Land” Windshield Cleaner! quartered in Vero Beach, Fla., and has manufactured more than 144,000 aircraft, representing more than 160 models. Approximately 90,000 of those aircraft are still flying world- wide and being serviced by 65 service centers and 40 dealers. D.W. DAVIES & CO., INC. For additional information, contact John Lowe at Des Manufacturing Chemists Moines Flying Service at 515-256-5300, or Chicago Piper 3200 Phillips Ave. Racine, WI 53403 at 630-466-9258. 1-800-888-6133 Fax 262-637-3933 www.dwdavies.com *See official performance guarantees as referenced in the PiperJet Aircraft Purchase Agreement. K 22 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:27 AM Page 23

Cessna’s Light Sport Aircraft Makes First Flight Cirrus Announces Turbo STC & 3,000th Aircraft At AOPA Expo

PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. – Cirrus Design Corporation announced November 9 during AOPA EXPO, that the SR22 has received a supplemen- WICHITA, KAN. – Cessna Aircraft Company announced tal type certificate the first flight of its Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) on (STC) to equip the air- November 21. The airplane departed McConnell Air Force craft with a Tornado Patty Wagstaff and the SR22 Turbo. Base in Wichita, Kan., at 8:33 a.m., performed a variety of Alley Turbo system. Photo taken at EAA AirVenture by Dave Weiman flight maneuvers at speeds in excess of 110 knots (127 mph), The STC enables the immediate delivery of the aircraft. and landed at 9:05 a.m. at Wichita’s Mid-Continent Airport a Cirrus also announced that it has produced its 3,000th few miles away. It’s been only nine months to the day since airplane since the first delivery in 1999, making it the first Cessna Chairman Jack Pelton gave the team the go-ahead to aircraft manufacturer to build 3,000 airplanes within the build an LSA proof-of-concept aircraft. first seven years of its original delivery. The newly-emerging LSA category is the highest Air show performer, Patty Wagstaff, who has re-signed growth sector of general aviation. Light Sport Aircraft are with Cirrus Design to promote the aircraft, was on hand for defined as having a maximum gross weight of 1,320 the announcements at AOPA Expo, to visit with customers, pounds, maximum level-flight speed of 120 knots, and no and to provide demonstration flights. Wagstaff, who is more than two seats. Cessna’s LSA proof-of-concept fea- known the world over in aerobatic competition and air show tures a high wing spanning 30 feet, side-by-side seating for circles, and as a strong advocate for general aviation, said, “I two in a cabin with a maximum width of 48 inches (a half- realized that this company is committed to designing air- foot more than the ubiquitous Cessna 152), tricycle gear, planes for a new generation of pilots.” Wagstaff commutes and a 100-hp Rotax 912 engine. K to air shows and personal appearances flying an SR22. K

DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 23 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:27 AM Page 24

PEOPLE & AWARDS ing a pilot wiped away. For medical reasons Lueken thought she would never Air Show Foundation Selects 2006 Scholarship Recipients realize her dream, but she persisted and eventually received her medical certificate, allowing her to resume her passion The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Foundation for aviation. But her accomplishments go well beyond avi- has awarded eight scholarships to deserving men and ation. women to help them further their skills in aviation. The In 2001, she founded the American Pediatric Heart scholarships are named in memory of air show performers Fund, which provides life saving cardiac treatment and Charlie Hillard, Daniel Heligoin and Montaine Mallet of services to uninsured children. She is the founder of the the French Connection, Jan Jones, Leo Loudenslager, and American Foundation for Healthcare Reform, whose mis- Sonny Lovelace and Randy Drake of the Red Baron Pizza sion is to achieve high-quality, comprehensive healthcare Squadron. for all Americans through innovative public policy and Brandi Lueken, a reform. She competed in endurance cycling, completing a private pilot from 1,400-mile bike ride from Saint Louis, Missouri to Saint Charles, Orlando, Florida to raise money for research. She also Missouri, received competed as Team MET-Rx in the 1999 Race Across one of two “Red America from Irvine, California to Savannah, Georgia. Baron Memorial As the recipient of this scholarship, Brandi will use her Scholarships” in the talent, passion and opportunity to ensure that her aerobatic amount of $1,000, ability and aerobatic competitions are used to promote the

Lueken originally Brandi Lueken ‘special issuance’ medical and to voice its importance to thought her dream of aviation in hopes of inspiring those who never thought that flight would remain a dream instead of a reality. By the age becoming a pilot was within their reach. of 18 she had experienced not only the exhilaration of Sonny Lovelace and Randy Drake of the Red Baron learning to fly, but the extreme disappointment of having it Pizza Squadron perished in 1998 while performing in a taken from her life. By the age of 24, she had open-heart charity air show to benefit the International Council of Air surgery, her first pacemaker, and every glimpse of becom- Shows Foundation. http://www.icasfoundation.org K

Aviation Hall of Fame In Wisconsin Inducts Six Aviation Greats!

OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame investiture ceremonies were held October 14 at the EAA Museum in Oshkosh, Wis., to recognize Robert Skuldt, Capt. Lance Sijan, Robert Clarke, Robert and Ralph Huggins, and Elwyn West. The Huggins brothers – Robert (1906-70) and Ralph (1909-46) of Honey Creek, Wis. – experimented with glid- Leineweber_BW2BCSep06Aders in 1919, and built 11/27/06 their own 2:36wing PMfor theirPage JN4 1 in 1927. Bob barnstormed with the best of them, while Ralph con- centrated on aircraft maintenance. Bob went on to manage airports at Waupaca, Whitewater, Fort Atkinson, Brown Deer, and Capitol Drive Airport in Waukesha. (L/R) Robert Skuldt, family of Capt. Lance Sijan, Robert Clarke, family Elwyn West (1901-92) of Lind Center, Wis., was the of Robert and Ralph Huggins, and family of Elwyn West. manager at Appleton’s first airport, Whiting Field, from Want To Fly A Taildragger? Instruction By 1927-35 with his wife, Esther. Elwyn went on to operate a Tailwheel transition Ed Leineweber, CFI floatplane service in the boundary waters of northern training in a Aeronautical Minnesota before returning to Lind Center. Adventures, LLC Robert Clarke (1930-) of Kenosha, Wis., became chief 7EC 100 h.p. Champ. flight instructor at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, Tri-County Regional Airport Lone Rock, Wisconsin (LNR) Wis. beginning in 1969, and was an FAA designated flight examiner for 25 years. Also, primary flight training for 608-604-6515 Sport Pilot Certificate Robert Skuldt (1918-) of Madison, Wis., was inspired [email protected] by Charles Lindbergh to pursue a career in aviation, when in your airplane. he witness Lindbergh’s visit to Madison, Wis. following 24 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:27 AM Page 25

his transatlantic flight in May 1927. BTC A & P program graduate who was He went on to become a founding killed in an auto accident about 10 officer of the Wisconsin Air National years ago while on his way to perform Guard, and the first manager of what preventive maintenance on an airplane. is today Dane County Regional Wilharms’ life revolved around aviation Airport. and the memorial scholarship, set up Capt. Lance Sijan (1942-68) of through his family, honors a BTC A & Milwaukee, Wis., led a short, but P student who has a love of and com- courageous career as a graduate of the mitment to aviation, a desire to excel in Air Force Academy and as an F-4C that field, and has classroom excellence (L/R) Standing: Darlene Basto, Angela Tomasi, Phantom pilot in Viet Nam. He sur- and leadership skills. Jennifer Nykkonen, Jeffrey Dohrenwend, vived being shot down, but later died The award was presented in Kathy Swanson, and Cindy Brew. (L/R) Seated: Pam Trask, Rose Dorcey, Marcelaine of wounds and neglect in the infa- October at BTC’s Aviation Center at Lewis, Lynn Sykes, and Eloise Greenlee. mous Hanoi Hilton prison in 1968. Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (aviationhalloffamewisconsin.com) K in Janesville, Wis. New Northwoods 99s Charter Van Lanen also received the Blackhawk Tech Announces Thiessen Field Scholarship in HOUGHTON, MICH. – The Wilharms Aviation Scholarship Recipient October. K International Organization of Women Pilots, The Ninety-Nines, has a new UND Flying Team Soars To Victory Northwoods Charter as of September, 2006. The Northwoods Ninety-Nines GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The is open to any female pilot or female University of North Dakota (UND) student pilot residing in north central Flying Team blasted past its competi- Wisconsin or Michigan’s Upper tors for the championship title in the Peninsula. Region V National Intercollegiate Cynthia Madsen of Illinois, gover- Flying Association’s (NIFA’s) Safety nor of the North Central Section of and Flight Evaluation Conference the Ninety-Nines, flew her airplane to (L/R) Luke Van Lanen received both the (SAFECON) held October 12-14. Houghton, Michigan to present a Wilharms Scholarship in Janesville, Wis., and UND’s winning score of 278 points charter plaque to Marcelaine Lewis, the Thiessen Field Scholarship as seen here at the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame banquet, was followed by St. Cloud State chairman of the Northwoods Ninety- October 14, in Oshkosh, Wis., with WAHF University’s 106 points. The Nines Chapter at the UP Wilderness President Rose Dorcey and sponsor Jerry Thiessen. University of Dubuque took third Tour Banquet. with 89 points, followed by a fourth- The 16 charter members of the new JANESVILLE, WIS. – Luke B. Van place finish of 52 by Minnesota State Ninety-Nines chapter are: Cynthia Lanen of Madison, Wis., a student in University-Mankato. The National Brew of Rapid River; Darlene Basto Blackhawk Technical College’s (BTC) SAFECON competition will be held of Calumet; Jeffrey Dohrenwend of Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics in Columbus, Ohio, May 7-12, 2007, Pelkie; Rose Dorcey of Wisconsin (A & P) /Aviation Maintenance pro- and hosted by Ohio State University. Rapids and Middleton, Wisconsin; gram, received the 2006 Jim Wilharms UND has won 14 of the last 22 Eloise Greenlee of Houghton; Memorial Aviation Scholarship of national competitions. K CONTINUED ON PAGE 48 $500. Van Lanen attended St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minn., where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Professional Flight. He has his flight instructor pilot certificate. In addition to attending A & P classes at BTC, he is also taking classes at BTC to obtain his Individualized Technical Studies associate degree. He has also worked at Wisconsin Aviation in Madison. The scholarship is presented annual- ly in memory of Jim Wilharms, a 1970s DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 25 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:27 AM Page 26

PAR Aviation’s Beech E18.

(L/R) EAA Founder Paul Poberezny with Ray Scholler of Times Printing. The Best of Times!

by Dave Weiman

amp Scholler is a familiar name to most of us. It’s where we park our RVs and raise our tents during “Debbie,” the 1961 Beechcraft Debonair. CEAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., in August each year. It is also a popular place to gather with our friends over Timmerman Airport). He has given his time to EAA as a open campfires in the evening, and it’s where many memo- volunteer during AirVenture, doing everything from laying ries are created. But who “Scholler” is may not be as well sod with a group of convicts from the local prison, on the known. You might say he is the man behind the curtain. campgrounds that now bears his name, to serving on the Ray Scholler of Random Lake, Wis., has attended every EAA Board of Directors. And as president of Times EAA fly-in since 1954 (the first fly-in was held at Curtiss- Printing, Scholler helped make possible the printing of Wright Field in Milwaukee in 1953, now Milwaukee- EAA’s publications, which have been important to EAA’s growth over the years. Scholler was first introduced to EAA Founder Paul Poberezny in 1953 by Harry Chaplin of Chaplin Aviation in Sheboygan Falls. Scholler was printing Chaplin’s newsletter, “Badger Airway Beacon,” at the time, and Poberezny was looking for a printing company to print EAA’s newsletter, the Experimenter, which eventually evolved into what is today Sport Aviation magazine. Scholler was not yet a pilot when he was introduced to Poberezny, but that would change. BC06PhotoAd3A friendship9/30/06 8:47between PM the Page two 1 men grew over the years, and their families grew very close to one another, as well. Scholler remembers getting together with Poberezny each month when the newsletter was due, and going out for CONTINUTED ON PAGE 48

Painting • Restoration • Maintenance EASA.145.5126 Since 1953

entral Aviation C 920-261-1880 Watertown Municipal Airport • Watertown, Wis. 26 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:27 AM Page 27

John Rippinger, one of the five team members to reach the crash site Bryan Moon, MIA Hunters founder and expedition leader. with a wing section from the lost WW II B-17 bomber found by MIA Photo by MIA Hunters Hunters in Papua, New Guinea. Photo by MIA Hunters Former Northwest VP Searches For Missing WWII Flight Crews, & You Are Invited To Join Him

RED WING, MINN. – As vice president of Aloha Airlines Mary’s College and the Southampton College of Art, Moon (1966-68) and Northwest Airlines (1968-87), Bryan Moon has made retirement an adventure. As the artist of Will was used to making powerful decisions, but none as impor- Steger’s North and South Polar crossing, Moon sailed a small tant as his quest to recover the bodies of American pilots sailboat across the Pacific Ocean to live on lonely Pitcairn and crews missing in action from World War II. Island, home to descendants of “The Mutiny of the Bounty.” Born in Southampton, UK in 1928, and educated at St. Here, Moon retrieved a section of the sunken HMS Bounty.

2 IA's

6 A & P's

Maintenance

Restoration

Avionics

Parts

Sales

Training

Owatonna Airport • Owatonna, MN 507-451-6611 • www.rareaircraft.com DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 27 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:27 AM Page 28

With a taste for recovering lost had closed in and none of the airstrips the authenticity of the lost aircraft, ships, and an interest in aviation, Moon could easily be located. On this day, identify the specific aircraft, ensure began to search for lost World War II to be known as “Black Sunday,” 37 that the crews’ remains are still pres- bombers in Romania where he found aircraft and their crews were lost to ent (but not disturbed), and map the the remains of a missing B-24 bomber these weather conditions and many of location for the U.S. Army to come from the famous low-level air raid on them have still not been found. and conduct the retrievals. the Ploesti oil refineries. He then made In April 2006, Moon took eight three missions into the mountains of volunteers to Papua, New Guinea to China, and found and retrieved sections search for an American bomber and The Next Mission of the lost Doolittle B-25 bombers from its crew missing for 62 years. the first U.S. attack on Japan. These Reported by local natives as being Five additional two-week missions missions led Moon to founding MIA located on a 4,000 ft. mountain-top in are planned, departing Minneapolis/ HUNTERS, INC., now a registered an area unvisited by white men, this St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Minnesota non-profit charity. Fifteen became a hard and hazardous trek. on May 13, May 20, May 29, and (15) years later, after 19 MIA search “We found the bomber identified as June 5. The date of the fifth mission missions and nearly 60 MIA discover- an A-20 Havoc, took GPS readings of is yet to be determined. ies, this is still the only civilian MIA the site, photographs of the wreckage, MIA HUNTERS Director of search organization in the United States. etc., and later reported it to the U.S. Operations, Michael Roy, has Moon was a guest at The White Army’s Recovery Team in Hawaii,” returned from an initial scouting mis- House, invited by first President says Moon. “They have since been sion, and to make preliminary George Bush, when he brought back to the site to retrieve the bodies of arrangements. He met with Moon and together Doolittle airmen and the the aircraft for forensic tests before interested persons on November 18 in Chinese veterans who had come to returning the remains to their families.” Red Wing, Minn. for a briefing on the their rescue in 1942. Moon has This was MIA HUNTERS third suc- upcoming missions. appeared on the Oprah Winfrey and cessful discovery of crash sites and The trip costs each participant CBS Charles Karrault shows, and is a MIA crews in Papua. $10,250.00, and includes all expenses frequent guest on WCCO Radio’s As a result of Moon’s last success- and mission costs. For additional Charlie Boone show. His MIA mis- ful discovery, MIA HUNTERS hired information, contact Brian Moon at sions have been widely presented on local native trackers to explore parts [email protected], or call 507- television news programs. Moon has of the jungle for other missing air- 263-7050. See www.miaHunters.com also written, produced and directed craft, expecting to uncover one, or Brian Moon is a general aviation four stage shows, all of which were perhaps two more undiscovered crash pilot and flew aerobatics in a GROB presented to sell-out audiences. sites. After three months, the natives G115D out of Red Wing, Minn. for During World War II, 300 U.S. air- reported back that they had found relaxation until recently when he sold craft took off from bases in Papua, another 10 crash sites, all previously the aircraft. He and his wife, Cicely, New Guinea, to bomb Japanese undiscovered. If true, this could be a live in Cannon Falls, Minn. in the sum- installations on another island. When historic find, but it will take MIA mer, and Sarasota, Fla. in the winter. they returned to Papua, the weather HUNTERS to go to each site, verify He is available for presentations. K

GAITS Celebrates 30th Anniversary once wrote of his clinic, “When you enter a Gaits seminar, be prepared to be MILWAUKEE, the FAA named him National Flight whisked along by a human tornado.” WIS. – Greg Instructor of the Year for 1975. In Gorak even had an opportunity to Gorak of 1998, Gorak became a master flight apply his seminar as a model outside Milwaukee, instructor. of aviation. Wisconsin, has In 1977, Gorak founded Gaits “I said that I’d give it a try,” been on a fast Aviation Seminars, which provides Gorak said. Exactly 48 hours later, I track most of flight instructor refresher clinics as received a call from Wisconsin his adult life. required by the Federal Aviation Electric Power Company and two Four years Administration. Most of his students hours later, with faxed purchase order after getting return each year, and some have taken in hand, I began preparing a six-hour his private Greg Gorak the course many times. Gorak’s engag- course following the same outline and license in 1963, he became a certified ing style of teaching keeps class partici- curriculum that I utilize in the flight flight instructor and eight years later, pants interested. An aviation magazine instructor refresher clinics. 28 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:27 AM Page 29

He put on six seminars for about 150 nuclear mainte- instrument proficiency checks and biennial flight reviews. He nance engineers. has examining authority, so he can issue a renewal at the end One of the areas that was stressed in the seminar was the of the seminar. effect of stress on judgment. The parallels between stress in Gorak originally planned to go into broadcasting. He flying and working with nuclear power were obvious. received a bachelor’s degree in radio and television broad- “In the area of fundamental learning, we emphasized casting from Marquette University in Milwaukee and a mas- those areas in which we are all prone to mistakes, as well ter’s in school administration from the University of as the fact that we can make mistakes in some of the sim- Wisconsin. Both areas helped prepare him for teaching his plest operations,” Gorak said. “Stress can influence judg- seminars. He also sang in comic opera for 18 years, mostly in ment, so we emphasized structuring thought and identify- Gilbert and Sullivan productions. “When I get in front of an ing hazardous thought patterns.” audience, I become an actor as well as a presenter,” he said. For example, two starter questions that Gorak gave his Gorak designs his seminars for 16 hours divided students were (1) Suggest some ways to effectively handle between Friday and Saturday. “By 5 p.m. on Saturday, stress on the job that are meaningful; and (2) Everything we’re finished,” he said. “We firmly believe Sundays we do in life has a risk factor. How can risks be minimized should be with families, and our schedule allows everyone while enhancing continued safe operations? to get back home.” “It’s nice to know that other industries recognize what In 1968, Greg Gorak’s career took a new direction when we have accomplished in the aviation industry with a view he was hired by Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, to emulating our successes,” Gorak said. “But the real Wisconsin, to teach in its Career Pilot Program. He did that frosting on the cake was one individual’s evaluation in until 1977, when he was elected an alderman for the city of which he said, ‘I believe what you have taught me may Milwaukee, with a constituency of 40,000 people. save my life someday.’” Although his busy schedule gives him time in the right Although most of the seminars are scheduled in the seat, Gorak has little time for leisure flying. He doesn’t Upper Midwest, Gorak has taken his clinics all over the currently own an airplane, although he has owned six in country. Twice a year for the past six years, he has been the past. He does own a 42-foot sailboat and, besides sail- conducting clinics for the Airborne Law Enforcement ing, his recreation includes riding his motorcycle, playing Association, which holds its conventions in different cities his organ, and playing racquetball and tennis. around the country. If a seminar site is more than a five- One of the things Gorak is most proud of concerning hour drive from his home in Milwaukee, he rents a Cessna his seminars is that 80% of his attendees are repeats and 310 and flies. 30% of them have been attending for 20 years. “It’s a hum- The Associated Aviation Underwriters fly an F-33 bling experience to have that kind of following,” he says Bonanza from Chicago each year and hire Gorak to do (www.gaitsaviation.com). K

American Kirby Chambliss all but guaranteed, Chambliss Crowned Red Bull World Series Champion played it safe and flew into easy victory behind Besenyei and Winona StateDark 3/20/05 1:51 PM Page 1 In the year’s most dramatic result, American pilot Kirby Britain’s Paul Bonhomme Chambliss won the Red Bull Air Race World Series onProject2 10/12/04 10:50 AM Page(www.redbullairrace.com). 1 K November 19, despite a third place finish, while Hungarian pilot Peter Besenyei claimed victory in the final leg of the competition as 300,000 spectators looked on from the American Kirby Chambliss flys through the pylons over the Perth’s Swan River in banks of Perth’s Swan River in Australia. With a series win Australia in his Edge 540.

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 DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 29 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:27 AM Page 30

of aviation advice in my world. And one opinion that resonates is that the humble Piper Tri-Pacer is one of the best values around. The Tri-Pacer is comparable to the much-loved Cessna 172 but, interest- ingly, better, in my opinion. Both are four-seaters, but the Tri-Pacer has a greater payload, burns less fuel and costs significantly less. Neither my husband nor I have ever flown this type of aircraft, but we’re convinced Buying By we need to buy one. The Seat The Search Karen Workman of Northfield, Driving past houses, farms and Of Your Pants Minnesota, with the 1959 Piper fields, we’re cautious about how this Tri-Pacer she and her husband, by Karen Workman Eric, were considering buying as trip will end. Almost afraid to talk out their first airplane. loud, we ponder our mission. “We’re just looking at another plane,” we say. Brackett_Dec04 12/22/04 5:34 PM Page 1 e’ve talked about owningWi AV AvionicsJune06fortunate to have 5/27/06 a wide range 2:45 of PM pilot Page Not1 rushing into anything, we proba- an airplane for years and friends: those who fly purely for their bly won’t like it much anyway. And Whave finally come to a own enjoyment and those who fly for who knows how well it’s been main- point in our lives where it could be a big money, current pilots and inactive tained? I mean, the plane was manu- reality. The financing has been ironed pilots, fresh new pilots, and richly factured a long time ago, the same out and the search has begun. I am seasoned pilots. There is no shortage year I was born for crying out loud. BRACKETT Technical TOWBARS Excellence CESSNA 150 THRU Incredible GULFSTREAM V Service Now, via satellite, Garmin connects your cockpit with the latest and best We’re working in graphical weather data. together to be plus your Avionics HELICOPTER Service Center.

Come see the new Garmin GDL 69/69A satellite data link receiver.

(928) 757-4005 Wisconsin Aviation FAX: (928) 757-1948 Madison, Wis. (MSN) E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.brackettaircraft.com 800.594.5359 BRACKETT AIRCRAFT CO., INC. [email protected] 7045 Flightline Dr. • Kingman, AZ 86401 608.268.5006

30 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:27 AM Page 31

But, optimism whispers; maybe that’s a sign. I certainly there’s nothing pretentious about her. She cradles me com- have more than a few good hours left in me. fortably in her tan fabric seats, just the right height and dis- We roll into about as nice a Midwest town as you’ll tance from everything. We are going to be very good find. Its Main Street has the requisite ice cream shop, two friends, this plane and me. I need to convince my husband, gas stations and grocery store. It’s small and tidy, and so is or maybe the plane will do it herself. its airport. We arrive near noon and walk into the FBO to We bring an almost unruly stack of papers and logbooks find three men comfortably talking. They are casually into the FBO: envelopes containing aging documents, the dressed, wearing embroidered caps and jackets, obviously original owner’s manual, receipts, etc. We go through it all, pilots at a favorite meeting site. Introductions are made, piece by piece, line by line. We find the STC that permits although we’re cautioned by our host, Fred, that his friends the plane to use auto gasoline as well as av gas and mainte- are liars, so don’t pay too much attention to them. They, nance logs that go back more than 40 years. It seems to be naturally, assert that anything Fred tells us should be ques- in good order. tioned. I like these guys immediately. Joy Riding There She Is We agree to fly out for lunch. I let my husband take the As we step out onto the ramp, I swear I hear beautiful controls with Fred coaching him. I am interested to learn music in the background. There in the sunlight is “The that this plane has a unique feature where the rudder is One!” She is a 1959 Tri-Pacer with a red belly and white spring-connected to the aileron to keep it in constant coor- wings and she’s positively angelic. Still 100 feet away, I’ve dination. The connection can be overridden for cross-con- already forgiven her of any sins. My husband, though, ever trolling the plane, though, such as you would need in a the cynic, insists on a closer look. crosswind landing. We walk around, we open the cowling, study the prop, I sit in the back seat to watch and listen and enjoy the the wings, the tail, and on and yawn and yawn. In my heart view from 2,000 feet AGL. Our destination is the quintes- of hearts, I am sure she’s The One; what are we looking sential airport restaurant: a whitewashed cottage with a for? I climb in and get behind the controls. She has a sim- wooden deck sitting at the end of a ramp cluttered with ple instrument panel with the required VFR instruments; single-engine airplanes. We find a place to park at a corner

Red Wing AAeroplaneeroplane ìOver 75 Years of Maintenance Experienceî

General Aviation Maintenance Specialists ï Aircraft Inspection ï Aircraft Weighing ï Pitot-Static Transponder Checks ï Dynamic Prop Balancing Phone: 715-594-3761 ï Sheet Metal Repair Fax: 715-594-3110 ï TCM, LYC, & Mooney Aircraft Factory Trained Technicians www.redwingaero.com Email: [email protected] Committed to Quality Workmanship Red Wing Regional Airport W7245 W State Road #35 and Excellent Customer Service Bay City, WI 54723 FAA Certified CRS# R3WR714J

DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 31 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:27 AM Page 32

of the apron. This is a surprisingly facility that specializes in fabric air- ride was bumpy below scattered busy airport for one so small, but craft. We know that we will rely clouds, but being a part of the air where there is food, there are pilots. heavily on a mechanic who is knowl- instead of fully insulated from it, felt I want to stay in the noisy, crowd- edgeable about older Pipers and thor- pretty good. And that rudder/aileron ed cafe all afternoon, but we’ve kept ough in his inspections. connection, hmmm, that might take our host too long already. The man is I’m pondering the implications of some getting used to. The broken trim in his 80s and while he is certainly the rudder/aileron connection in Tri- indicator, the useless brake lock, the healthier and more energetic than a Pacers when my husband’s voice flat nose strut – can these be fixed? lot of my friends, it’s early afternoon implies that it’s not his first attempt to The landing is different than we’ve and even I am ready for a nap. We get my attention. He wants the check- done in our hundreds of hours too, head back to the home airport. book. but we’re willing to learn. Have all the ADs been complied with? Is she Stolen Hearts Let’s Think About This really airworthy, or were we only lucky that we survived the flight out Thirty minutes later, Fred coaches This is not the first plane we’ve for lunch? My gut tells me, that little another nice short-wing landing – considered buying. We’ve spent hours beauty is a keeper, but now the keep the power in and fly her to the looking at others and walked away to process of making it so begins. ground. This type of plane does not allow clearer, unemotional thinking have the floating descent that longer on it. We are not impulsive people, Next Issue: Taking Ownership winged airplanes do when the power but he has my full attention now. I is pulled on short final. I realize that don’t even ask how much we’re put- The journey has really just begun. my face aches from the constant smile ting down on the plane, just write the There are paperwork issues, discover- I’ve worn for the past several hours. check quickly before Fred changes his ies during inspection that required us But how does my husband feel about mind about selling. We all agree that to go back to the seller, and insurance the plane? He’s an engineer by trade the deal is subject to an inspection by requirements that are surprisingly dif- and has a natural understanding of all our mechanic and shake hands. I can ficult to meet. things mechanical. It’s important to barely suppress my excitement and me that he feels good about the air- my husband’s eyes are dancing. EDITOR’S NOTE: Karen L. Workman plane we buy. As he shifts in his seat As we pull out of the parking lot, lives in Northfield, Minnesota, with to climb out of the plane, I chuckle to we wave to Fred as he climbs back into her husband, Eric, who is also a pri- see that his smile is bigger than mine the plane. He’s not laying down for a vate pilot, and a defense systems is. I think she’s stolen his heart. nap! Off to meet his friends at another engineer with Lockheed Martin. Karen I gaze out the window at the little airport and swap lies, no doubt. works for Cargill Corporation in Minneapolis as the Office red cutie while my husband asks Fred Administrator of the flight depart- technical questions of which I have Did We Really Do It? ment. Her duties include dispatch- little interest at this point. The plane ing/scheduling, accounting, and air- is either airworthy or its not. Maybe I Our trip home is much different craft and crew records management. should care when the bungies were than the morning’s drive. We aren’t She has her Private Pilot Certificate, last replaced, but a good pre-buy sure if we can believe what we think Instrument Rating, and 300 hours of inspection can answer that type of might have just happened. Did we flight-time, and has been an AOPA question. While most airports can pro- just buy an airplane? That can’t be. Airport Support Network volunteer for vide some level of maintenance, we We only looked at her once, spent Minneapolis Airlake Airport, Lakeville, intend to have our pre-buy done at a only a couple hours flying her. The Minn. (LVN), for the past five years. K

(DJOH5LYHU8QLRQ$LUSRUW )8(/&(//6

32 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:27 AM Page 33

CALENDAR www.GreatLakesAviationConference.com Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame 15-17* ORLANDO, FLA. - 18th Annual Induction Banquet at Ramada, Mall of International Women in Aviation America/Thunderbird Convention Center. Send the date, times, location Conference “Imagining Your Future” at Social Hour 5pm. Banquet 6:30pm. (include city, state & airport I.D.), the Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at $38 per person payable to MAHOF. Send and contact person’s telephone number. Walt Disney World. 937-839-4647. reservation to Peter Gavin, 6905 12th First 15 words FREE! www.wai.org Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423 by th $.50 for each additional word. March 15 . MARCH 2007 18-19* LA CROSSE, WIS. - Deke Slayton Airfest. Mail listing with payment (if any) to: 4-7* MINOT, N.D. - Upper Midwest Aviation www.airfest.com MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE • P.O. BOX 199 Symposium at the Holiday Inn. Contact 19-20* ALEXANDRIA,MINN. - Armed OREGON, WI 53575-0199 ND Aeronautics @ 701-328-9650. Forces/Airport Days Fly-In & Airshow. 18-22* ORLANDO,FLA. - Professional Aviation 320-762-1333. or email: [email protected] Maintenance Association (PAMA) (if 15 words or less) 20-22* ORLANDO,FLA. - National Air JUNE 2007 Transportation Association (NATA) 2* FREDERICK,MD. - AOPA Fly-In NOTAM: PILOTS, BE SURE TO CALL AHEAD 28-31* RENO,NEV. - Aircraft Electronics 800-872-2672. (aopa.org) Association (AEA) 18-24* LE BOURGET,PARIS. - Paris Air Show TO CONFIRM DATES AND FOR TRAFFIC ADVISORIES. 30* KALKASKA, MICH. - Pancake & Eggs ALSO USE ONLY CURRENT AERONAUTICAL CHARTS APRIL 2007 Breakfast 7-11am Coast Guard Helo; 11-13* ALEXANDRIA, MINN. - Minnesota Airports National Guard Display. 231-258-9191. FOR NAVIGATION AND NOT CALENDAR Symposium at the Arrowwood Resort & LISTING INFORMATION Convention Center on Lake Darling. JULY 2007 * Indicates any new or updated calendar 1-800-657-3922. 23-29* OSHKOSH,WIS. - EAA AirVenture. 17-23* LAKELAND, FLA. - Sun 'n Fun Fly-In, www.airventure.org listings since the last issue. Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. “Living the Dream!” 863-844-2431 SEPTEMBER 2007 DECEMBER 2006 www.sun-n-fun.org 7-9* EAGLE RIVER,WIS. - Wisconsin Seaplane 26-30* OSHKOSH,WIS. - Kid’s Days. Family 28-5/6*BAHAMAS. - Bahamas Fly-Out. Pilots Association Fly-In. events & activities, EAA AirVenture [email protected] or 847-823-6713 www.seaplaneflying.com Museum. 920-426-6108. 30-5/2*STEVENS POINT,WIS. - 52nd Annual 29* HANOVER,IND. - 10th Annual Wood, www.airventuremuseum.org Wisconsin Aviation Conference at the Fabric & Tailwheels Fly-In, the largest of new Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention its type East of the Mississippi. JANUARY 2007 Center. www.wiama.org [email protected] 13* WINSTED (10D), MINN. - Chili Feed 11am- 1pm. 320-485-3720. MAY 2007 OCTOBER 2007 4/30-2*STEVENS POINT,WIS. - 52nd Annual 4-6* HARTFORD, CONN. - AOPA Expo 2007. FEBRUARY 2007 Wisconsin Aviation Conference at the 800-872-2672. (aopa.org) 2-3* NOVI, MICH. - Great Lakes Aviation new Holiday Inn & Conference Center. Conference & Expo at the Rock Financial www.wiama.org Email Your Dates Today To Showplace. 248-348-6942 12* BLOOMINGTON, MINN. - 18th Annual [email protected]

the aviation industry. The career fair talk about the new generation, entry- CONFERENCES will be open to aviation students and level business jets. Cessna aircraft others. For additional information, dealers and Cessna Pilot Center flight visit the conference web site at school representatives will also be in Great Lakes Conference Expands To www.GreatLakesAviation attendance, along with more than 150 Include Jobs Fair Conference.com. K other exhibitors. The 2007 event is the seventh NOVI, MICH. – The Great Lakes annual Great Lakes Aviation International Aviation Conference is Cessna To Be Title Sponsor of Great Conference which features prominent moving to Michigan’s newest conven- general session speakers, safety and tion center, the Rock Financial Lakes Aviation Conference informational seminars, an IA Showplace in Novi, Mich., February (Inspection Authorization) renewal 2-3, 2007. Central to this year’s event NOVI, MICH. – For the fourth con- seminar for maintenance technicians, will be an Aviation Jobs and Career secutive year, Cessna Aircraft and an extensive aviation trade show. Fair. With the help of the Michigan Company will be the title sponsor of More than 1,500 pilots, mechanics, air- Institute of Aviation and Technology the Great Lakes Aviation Conference, port managers, students and aviation (MIAT), the conference will feature Feb. 2-3 in Novi, Mich. enthusiasts participate in the confer- many aviation employers who are As the keynote speaker, Cessna ence. More information is available at potentially hiring pilots, maintenance Chairman, President and Chief www.GreatLakesAviationConference. technicians, and other fields within Executive Officer Jack J. Pelton will com. K DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 33 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:28 AM Page 34 Wata Diff Maskhead 1/22/05 1:53 PM Page 1

WATA Difference WISCONSIN AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION Eagle River Improves Airport & Services To Meet Increasing Northwoods Demand Story & Photos by Dave Weiman

Eagle River Union Airport (EGV) Airport manager Scott Volberding has direct- ed numerous projects at Eagle River Union t’s Friday afternoon and weekend Some are famous, but most are Airport, including the installation of a localiz- er/DME to Runway 04. residents are landing their aircraft not. Shorts, ball caps and sunglasses Iin droves… mostly from Chicago, have a way of making us all equal in snowshoeing, ice fishing, and snow- Milwaukee, Minneapolis and the eyes of George at Eagle Sports, mobiling. In fact, Eagle River is the Madison, but also from as far away as and the cook at Leif’s Cafe. Summer home of the World Championship L.A., Miami and New York. You just sports include boating and fishing Snowmobile Derby. have to look at the license plates of along the famous “Chain of Lakes,” Eagle River Union Airport (EGV) the spare cars in the airport parking featuring 28 lakes and biking and hik- was once a small, low profile north- lot to see where the pilots come from. ing trails throughFieldofDreamColorBCAdOct06 both the Nicolet woods11/28/06 airport 12:34 with PM one Page paved 1 primary There are families in 172s, Archers National Forest and the Northern runway and a short grass crosswind and Mooneys, and corporate boards Highlands American Legion State runway. Today, this little airport, and the customers they entertain in Forest, golfing, and tennis. Winter which is jointly owned by the local Citations and Gulfstreams. sports include cross-country skiing, municipalities, has blossomed into a

Field of Dreams Hinckley, Minnesota Located 1 Mile From Grand Casino & Grand National Golf Course

LEARN TO FLY HERE! – Free Shuttle Service – PIPERIPER WARRIOR NOW AVAILABLE FOR TRAINING &RENTAL AT $80/HR. www.fieldofdreamsairport.com

100LL / 24-Hour Self-Serve Fuel 100LL Accepting MC, Visa $2.99/gallon Airport ID: 04W Rwy 6/24: 75 x 2,754 ft. Heated Hangar Space CTAF: 122.9 PCL 122.9 Air Charter 320-384-6667

34 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:28 AM Page 35

Eagle Fuel Cells general manager, Kurt Eagle Fuel Cells are made by hand using indi- Eagle Fuel Cells founder, Carl Hartwig, stands Hartwig, with photos of aircraft now flying vidual molds and skilled technicians. by a Cessna 182 Skylane equipped with fuel with fuel cells either manufactured or over-FacerIns_Color 1/25/05 2:33 PM Page 1 cells. Accident investigators claim that aircraft hauled at their Eagle River, Wisconsin facili- which are equipped with fuel cells are much ties. University of North Dakota less likely to burn in an accident than aircraft that have “wet wings.” transportation facility that most com- Aerospace graduate, Scott Volberding, munities only dream about. was among several highly qualified To some the position might be viewed Under the guidance of the EGV applicants for the manager’s position. as a stepping-stone to a large metro- Airport Commission, its chairman Bob Egan, and the experienced man- agement team of Scott Volberding and Dan Gaszak, things are moving in the right direction with improved facili- ties and customer service at their best! Chairman Egan, a local business- man, pilot and former Chicago police officer, is often referred to as a vision- ACER NSURANCE GENCY NC ary for the airport because of his lead- F I A ,I . ership in turning a small town facility into a professionally operated, almost regional airport. In 1988, when Egan was asked by long-time Eagle River Mayor Pike Dyer to serve on the air- • FBOs port commission, it was quite a differ- • Corporate Aircraft • Airports • Part 135 Ops ent airport. The airport went from a • Personal Aircraft • Flying Clubs • Rotorcraft • Specialized Aviation Svcs • Hangars few hangars and a beacon to over 50 hangars and a new terminal. This To receive unmatched service and begin a huge growth spurt in the late 1990s relationship with a team of professionals was exciting and challenging. The who know aviation insurance, call today! equipment and management required to operate the growing airport reached 800-727-2147 a critical juncture in early 2001. So Also check-out www.facer-ins.com with the support of local pilots, avia- tion businesses and civic leaders, See the versatility & services we offer via the web! Egan soon led a search and screen Facer Insurance...a name to know, a name to trust! committee to find a new manager.

DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 35 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:28 AM Page 36

politan airport. However, Volberding Airport is Dan Gaszak, who grew up tain a positive image for the airport likes the northwoods lifestyle and has in the area, and was familiar with air- and to promote use by visitors while made Eagle River his home. port operations at Eagle River, having meeting the needs of tourism, local Volberding cut his teeth in airport worked there once before. In just the commerce, medical services and real management as an intern at South St. last 5 years, Eagle River has re-sealed estate in the local community. The Paul Municipal Airport/Fleming Field its primary runway (Rwy 4/22); paved general public’s perception of the air- (SGS) under the tutorage of airport and replaced taxiways; lengthened port is crucial to retain and expand manager, Glenn Burke. Volberding and paved its crosswind runway (Rwy local financial support, as is the eco- got experience in airport/tenant rela- 31/13) from 2,170 feet to 3,400 feet; nomic impact of tourism, employment tions, lease agreements, and working built a helipad in 2003 for medical and commerce. School tours of the air- with the Minnesota Office of emergencies (30-40 Flights for Life port, fly-ins and an annual blues festi- Aeronautics, the FAA, and airport each year); added additional hangars; val are all part of this marketing plan, engineers on airport improvement updated airport equipment; updated but there’s much more in the works. projects. He says that he gained more GPS approaches to Runway 04; and Eagle River is also home for a knowledge in that one year through the soon-to-be-completed localizer/ number of aviation businesses includ- practical experience than in his four DME to Runway 04. ing Noble Aviation, Pine Lake Creek years of coursework at UND, Public relations and marketing are Aviation, Trans North Aviation, although he credits UND in providing high on the priority list. Volberding Williams Aviation, Airmen Medical the necessary coursework for the pro- and the Eagle River Union Airport Examiner Dr. Robert Mitchell, and fession. Volberding also gained valu- Commission have established a spe- Eagle Fuel Cells. able experience managing his first air- cial committee, with assistance from One of these businesses is quite Wata Boardport, DirAug05Burnett County 7/24/06 Airport 2:42 in PM Page 1the University of Wisconsin unique. Eagle Fuel Cells is one of the Siren,Wis., which he managed for Extension Service, a marketing spe- world’s largest distributors of new air- four years. cialist with a local hospital, and two craft fuel cells and stainless steel fuel Working right alongside of retired airline captains. drain valves. The company is owned Volberding at Eagle River Union Christine Caz, the Community by Carl and Nancy Hartwig and their Service Coordinator at Howard Young sons Kurt, Mark, Chris, and Steve. WATA_DIFF_SponsOct06 Health10/1/06 Care, 1:04 serves PM onPage the 1marketing The company employs 21 people and committee along with retired American has facilities on the airport, as well as WATA Airlines Captain Philip Jensen and new facilities one block southeast of Serving Wisconsin By Air retired Northwest Captain and former the airport. Since 1943 airport commissioner, Al Mondus. Carl has worked on fuel cells since Membership Open To Their marketing objective is to main- 1952. His son, Kurt, has followed in Fixed Base Operators & Vendors v Representation Before Government v Member Recognition/Publicity WATA Difference Is HELPING TO MOVE v Substance Abuse Testing Consortium Sponsored By These v FBO / Airport Relations Members & Affiliates: WISCONSIN BY AIR! v State Conference Participation GOLD Bolduc Aviation National Air v www.wataonline.org Cessna Aircraft Company Specialized Services Transportation Ass’n. For Membership Application Call Milwaukee, Wis. Minneapolis, Minn. Alexandria, Va. 920-303-0709 Rapco Fleet Support, Inc. Brackett Aircraft Co. NewView Technologies Wisconsin Aviation Trades Ass’n Hartland, Wis. Kingman, Ariz. Oshkosh, Wis. N46W23355 Lindsay Rd. Pewaukee, WI 53072 Midwest Flyer Magazine Dawley Aviation Corp. Racine Commercial Airport President – Jeff Baum Oregon, Wis. Burlington, Wis. Racine, Wis. 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.

36 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:28 AM Page 37

his father’s footsteps with over 25 makes the job of replacing them easi- mission’s work is the “Aviators of years of fuel cell experience and er with technical support. “We start Eagle River Organization (AERO) directs the operations of their FAA cer- by listening to a customer’s needs and made up of hangar owners and pilots. tified repair station and manufacturing provide them with informative techni- AERO’s mission is to encourage facility as general manager. Carl and cal support,” says Kurt. “Then we cooperation, create goodwill, promote Nancy’s other sons are responsible for provide the premium products and safety, and provide community out- marketing, technical support and sales, services they need to get the job done reach and education. and Nancy is CFO. right the first time.” Projects continue at EGV, such as Eagle Fuel Cells sells original Eagle’s repair station is so well the installation of the localizer anten- equipment (OEM) parts and their own respected for its consistent quality na array which is nearing completion. PMA replacements, which they believe that their technical support staff are This project involved the re-routing of are superior to many of the original asked to speak at FAA, Professional the road and removal of trees on the fuel cells. Eagle also has custom man- Aviation Maintenance Association approach end to Runway 22. Other ufacturing and major overhaul capabil- (PAMA) seminars, and state aeronau- projects include the acquisition of 50 ities for experimental and rare aircraft. tics-sponsored Inspector acres of land on the approach to They are able to overhaul and manu- Authorization (IA) renewal clinics Runway 04 to be used as a safety facture fuel cells for everything from a across North America. These seminars buffer and future runway expansion. vintage Luscombe to corporate jets. are designed to teach techniques, keep EGV is a progressive, yet warm They recently completed several oil technicians in the field informed on and comfortable airport that offers a cells for the Boeing B-29 bomber maintenance issues, and to provide variety of services that include; being restored by Boeing in Wichita, technical assistance. They also speak 100LL and Jet A fuel sales, hangar Kansas. They regularly work on fuel for aircraft owner associations. Much rental, car rental, pilot lounge, weath- cells for Grumman S2T fire bombers of the information they present is er computer, and ice and beverage and OV-10 lead aircraft for the found on their website, machines. Several hotels are located California Department of Forestry. www.eaglefuelcells.com. nearby, and the Best Western even has Eagle has customers as far away as In addition to managing Eagle Fuel a courtesy car at the airport for guests South Africa, Australia, Great Britain, Cells, Kurt is also a commissioner on who call ahead and reserve it (715- and Russia, so Eagle River is definite- the Eagle River Airport Commission. 479-1600). For information on ly on the map! The airport commission currently has tourism see www.eagleriver.org (1- In addition to providing the high- six commissioners and works to over- 800-359-6315). For information on est quality of new and factory over- see airport operations and works with airport services and businesses, see hauled fuel cells, Eagle Fuel Cells the public. Complementing the com- www.erairport.com (715-479-7442).K

Battery Power Supply From Tanis solid-state power inverter, battery charg- tery from freezing before it is recharged. er, and two deep cycle batteries. With Batteries are typically recharged GLENWOOD, MINN. – If an electrical fully recharged batteries (not included), overnight with an included 12-volt source is too far away for your cold air- typically it will heat a standard four- automotive type automatic battery Project4craft 10/12/04to plug in your11:02 Tanis AM Preheater, Page 1 or cylinder engineProject3 for 4 hours 10/12/04 or a six- 10:53 AMcharger/maintainer. Page 1 Each battery’s you are at a remote location and electri- cylinder engine for approximately 3 output is protected by a 60-amp cir- cal power is not available, the Tanis hours. Also, the inverter automatically cuit breaker. Battery Power Supply unit can help! shuts down when battery power is For additional information, call The complete system consists of a reduced to 10 volts, preventing the bat- Tanis at 1-800-443-2136. K

YLVANIA VIATION ERVICES NC Bresson Flying Service, Inc. S A S , I . Rochelle Municipal Airport - Koritz Field (RPJ) SYLVANIA AIRPORT (C89) • STURTEVANT, WISCONSIN Rochelle, Illinois • 24-Hour Self-Serve Fuel 00 • Maintenance # Hangars For Rent As Low As $85 Per Month. • Courtesy Car # Aircraft Maintenance - Specializing In Cessna & Piper Singles • Restaurants Nearby • Tie-Downs & Hangars Call 815-562-4617 Visit The Rochelle Railroad Park (262) 886-0445 www.RochelleRailroadPark.Tripod.com www.sylvaniaairport.com # Courtesy Car Available

DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 37 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:28 AM Page 38

PILOT SAFETY your “tunnel vision” will be. It is a make you proficient... instruments natural phenomena that helped help you to be precise. Now, here’s Keep your head on a swivel! your prehistoric ancestors survive the key to the whole thing. when they encountered a life-threat- Instruments often hinder a pilot’s by John Chmiel ening situation. The problem is, this ability to fly smoothly. (Huh?) (EDITOR’S instinct does not make a Reason #1: There are inherent lim- NOTE: John better pilot. Pilots fly better when itations in each and every flight Chmiel, owner they can keep up their scan instrument. Lag in pitot-static instru- of Wausau through the perceptions received from ments, precession in gyro instruments, Flying Service, sight, sound, and touch (and even and magnetic compass deficiencies. Wausau, Wis., smell and taste). As much as you These limitations inhibit instant feed- received the want to focus in on a mistake you’ve back when large corrections are made. following let- made in the airplane, you must fight Reason #2: The tendency when ter from one of that tendency. To fly better, don’t try you discover a flight mistake with the his flight stu- harder; relax more, and keep flying flight instruments is to use the instru- dents. Chmiel John Chmiel the airplane. Then you will improve. ments to correct the mistake shares the letter and his response, so Accept and embrace your mistakes (fixation). This is where pilots have a that we may all learn something.) while flying. This doesn’t mean that problem and the mistake is you should resign to them. (Remember compounded. Don’t use the instru- Dear John: the hazardous personality of “resigna- ment to correct the mistake (unless Remember when we were flying tion?”). Don’t give up looking for flying in instrument conditions). over Brokaw and you covered the areas needing improvement, nor give Always Remember: Attitude + instruments and I flew better, and up trying to improve. Remember that Power = Performance. The instrument when you gave me the instruments the joy of flight isn’t about perfection, has told you what is wrong with your back and my flying went to pieces. it’s about perfecting. Mistakes happen. performance. So immediately go to That happened again during a lesson They will happen on every flight. your outside visual references (or with Jeff in the pattern. He told me to As pilots, we are just mistake man- power) to correct your problem. After go easy on the left rudder turning on agers. We’re always trying to hold alti- you have corrected and adjusted your crosswind and watch the ball. My fly- tude and heading with precision; it just flight attitude and given it time to ing went to pieces till I decided to rarely happens. While flying, don’t work, then recheck how precise you ignore the ball and look outside. It’s dwell on a mistake, take three steps: 1) were by looking back at the instru- like my wires got crossed for a bit. I Recognize it. 2) Take action to correct ments. So now we’ve come full circle decided not to get obsessive about the it continuously. 3) Move on. Think and I will conclude with what I started. turn coordinator, relaxed, then did bet- about it after you get on the ground. If Be patient with yourself and relax. ter. Strange, do you have any more you feel that you haven’t made any Most pilots aren’t typically patient thoughts on that? mistakes on your flight, then it is time with their mistakes. They want to fix Bob to quit, for two reasons: 1)You didn’t them right now! The problem is that it catch your mistakes, or 2) You didn’t is not usually possible to immediately Congrats Bob! set your standards high enough. Either fix your mistakes in an airplane. You’re in great company! Every way, you are heading for trouble! Acceleration and deceleration take pilot comes to this realization over Outside visual references make time. An adjustment usually must be time. It takes some pilots more time you a better and smoother flyer. fine tuned until it can accurately than others. You’ve experienced They should be your primary refer- provide results. I repeat, after you this lesson early. Now relax and flow ence. The more you use them to have corrected and adjusted your with it. Remember that relaxation is control the airplane, the more com- flight attitude (or power) and given it the key to transforming yourself from fortable you will become with them time to work, then recheck how being just a pilot, to a flyer. and the better you will fly. precise you were by looking back at When you are relaxed, your senses Recognizing what the outside refer- the instruments. are sharper. You can see, hear and ences tell you and how to use them Learning to fly and learning to fly feel the whole experience of flying takes time, practice and effort. There better are two journeys on the better. As soon as you begin to is no substitute other than just doing same path. If you want to be a great tense up or focus in on one thing, it, over and over, every time you flyer, the journey never ends. And, the your brain naturally gets “tunnel fly. It is not like riding a bike. It takes discoveries that you make, like the vision.” The more urgent you per- attention on every flight. But remem- one you mentioned here, will contin- ceive the problem, the more intense ber that outside visual references ue to enrich your flight experiences. K 38 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:28 AM Page 39

AIRPORTS Rice Lake Completes $4.6 Million Renovation Project

RICE LAKE, WIS. – A $4.6 million improvement project to the Rice Lake Regional Airport has been completed, airport manager, Jerry Stites, announced November 4. The project includes extending and strengthening primary Runway 01/19, Parallel Taxiway ‘A’, and the west ramp. Runway 01/19 is now 6,500 x 100 feet. The improvements allow airport officials to proceed with development $12,300,000,” according to Stites. Rice Lake is a hub and base for of its new industrial airpark. Stites credited U.S. Congressman both business and tourism in north- Installation of the Precision David Obey (D-Wis.), and U.S. western Wisconsin. Its immediate- Instrument Approach (ILS) to Senator Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) who area population is nearing 10,000. Runway 01 was completed in 2005. were instrumental in seeing that the For additional information, contact “It’s estimated that the positive majority of the funding was provided Jerry Stites at 715-458-4401. For gen- economic impact of the improvements through two United States Earmark eral information about the area, see to our airport will exceed Grants. www.ricelaketourism.com. K

Des Moines International St. Louis Downtown Airport in Mora To Expand Airport Wins Tourism Award Cahokia, Ill. The strategically located & Industrial Park facility is now a Jet Aviation FBO as part of the company's acquisition of DES MOINES, IOWA – Des Moines MORA, MINN. – Mora Municipal Midcoast Aviation, which was com- International Airport (DSM) has Airport Support Network (AOPA) pleted earlier this year. K received volunteer Dustin Paulson reports that the 2006 city officials in Mora are proving that Corporate industrial businesses and airports can Friend of Eau Claire ATC Tower Opens work together to benefit the local Tourism For Business community. The city’s airport adviso- Award. ry board has successfully forged a The air- EAU CLAIRE, WIS. – The long- plan, backed by city officials, to allow port was awaited Air Traffic Control Tower at the city to purchase additional land to nominated Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in the north of the airport’s primary run- by the Eau Claire, Wis., opened November 1 way and relocate the crosswind turf Ames at 5:30 a.m. The tower operates daily runway that currently sits to the Convention DMS Airport Director from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and uses south. The land currently used for the and Visitors Craig Smith the following radio frequencies: crosswind runway is being added to Bureau in Ground: 120.925 the city’s industrial park as a state- appreciation of the airport’s support Tower: 118.575 designated tax-free zone, and is being of the Cessna Airlift for the Special *CTAF: 118.575 developed by the city to attract indus- Olympics USA National Games. K *Common traffic advisory fre- try. In addition to relocating the cross- quency (CTAF) will be used for traf- wind runway, the city first plans to Jet Aviation Inaugurates Renovated fic advisory and pilot controlled light- rebuild and extend the primary paved FBO At St. Louis Downtown Airport ing purposes when the tower is not in runway to make it more capable of operation. accommodating the larger aircraft that CAHOKIA, ILL. – Jet Aviation has For additional information, contact may be associated with businesses began operating Midcoast Aviation’s Charity Sprecher at the airport admin- attracted to the adjacent industrial newly renovated FBO facility at the istration office at 715-839-6241. K park. K DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 39 2007_Dec06Jan07_2WISDOT_PageHead 1/18/06 11/30/06 4:41 12:28 PM AMPage Page 1 40

Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics David M. Greene, Director P.O. Box 7914, Madison, WI 53707-7914 (608) 266-3351 www.dot.wisconsin.gov

Pilot Safety Information Via The Web terns at one time or another. Consider the conscientious pilot who is transi- by Jeffery Taylor tioning to a faster and more compli- Aviation Consultant – WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics cated aircraft and needs more time to o you can select from a long list of topics set up for the landing. often corresponding to your certificates. Recently I was in the traffic pat- Dwonder Another feature is the “Event tern with a student who had just com- where and when Search.” Here you can search by state pleted what looked like a cross-coun- the next pilot or zip code using keywords. For exam- try flight. When I asked why she flies safety or ple, if you are interested in learning such a wide pattern, she responded, “I “Wings” pro- more about gliders or seaplanes, you fly a wider pattern to give me more gram will be can search a region for any programs time.” While I was happy to see her held? The relating to your specific area of interest. use good judgment by trying to set up Federal Aviation I strongly encourage all pilots and a stabilized approach she was com- Jeffery Taylor Administration aviation enthusiasts to register at fortable with, I was concerned she (FAA) recently implemented its new SPANS. The FAA has replaced the was placing herself in an area of the Safety Program Airman Notification paper flyer they currently send traffic pattern where other pilots System (SPANS), available at announcing programs with this new won’t expect her to be. And besides, www.faasafety.gov. After registering service, which will provide more everyone needs more practice landing your e-mail address, you will receive timely and complete information. K the aircraft, not flying cross-countries. important safety related information No one objects to pilots being well including safety program meeting Flying A Good Traffic Pattern prepared for the landing. The problem announcements, local newsletters, and by Jeff Taylor is that wider patterns not only can urgent or emergency announcements - WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics slow airport traffic, they also can lead local and/or nationally oriented. The to a midair collision. If you are new service is available to anyone, id you ever start a turn to left among those suffering from “wide whether you hold a pilot certificate or base at a non-towered airport patternitis,” the cure is quick and sim- not. Dand see another aircraft bar- ple: Get a copy of the FAA Flight After completing your registration, reling in from your right on a wider Training Handbook, which suggests you will receive information from base leg than yours? Unknown to that the downwind leg be one-half SPANS according to how you define you, the offending pilot had been mile to one mile from the landing your personal “preferences.” Among lurking out there all along, flying a runway. And how does one estimate a the preferences you can define are the downwind leg that was two miles or half-mile or a mile? Use the runway areas of the country where future pro- more from the airport. itself. If the runway is 5,000 feet grams will be held. You can select up Or have you followed an aircraft on long, for example, then the proper to three different zip codes, so you'll downwind that passes abeam the distance from the runway to the continue to receive valuable safety approach end, and then travels a mile downwind leg is one-half to one full program information no matter where or more before turning base? All of the length of the runway. (Imagine it you are currently living. trailing aircraft are forced to follow turned 90 degrees towards down- You can also select the type of along on this mini-cross-country flight. wind.) After determining that point, information you would like to Why do they do that? Better yet, see where the runway intersects your receive. In the “Certificates and why do we do that? Probably all of us wing or wing strut, and you will Ratings” section in preferences, you have been guilty of flying wide pat- never have to estimate it again. 40 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:28 AM Page 41

Uncontrolled doesn’t mean out of “RP 19, 29” for an airport with right PIC when more than one pilot is control. The Aeronautical Information traffic to runways 19 and 29. And required. That’s pretty straight for- Manual (AIM) lays out very specific finally, the Wisconsin Airport ward; if you “serve” as PIC, you can procedures for entering non-towered Directory and Pilot’s Guide graphical- log it as PIC. But 61.51 goes on to airport patterns. If you ignore them ly shows an arrow and a “Right say that even if a pilot is not acting as and cause an accident, the FAA may Traffic” note aligned with each run- the flight’s PIC, there are circum- charge you with careless and reckless way where right traffic is required. stances when he or she can log that operation. So, in a way, the recom- Good traffic pattern etiquette is time as PIC. How can someone who mendations and suggestions in the essential to safe flying. A majority of was really not in command later say AIM are covered under the Federal midair collisions occur in the traffic he or she was in a logbook? Aviation Regulations. pattern. Flying the published traffic pat- FAR 61.51 says that even if pilots AIM keys to traffic pattern opera- tern in a predictable manner provides are not acting as the flight’s PIC, they tions: for a safer airport environment, with can still log PIC time for the portion of 1. Enter pattern in level flight, the added benefit of setting you up for the flight when they were the “sole abeam the midpoint of the runway, at consistent, stabilized approaches. K manipulator of the controls” in an air- pattern altitude (1,000 feet AGL is craft for which they are rated. So let’s recommended pattern altitude unless Who Is PIC? say that you and I go up in a single- established otherwise). by Jeff Taylor engine airplane. We are both pilots 2. Maintain pattern altitude until WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics rated in the aircraft and I am responsi- abeam approach end of the landing ble for, and the final authority as to the runway on downwind leg. ave you ever been confused operation of, the flight. But for 10 3. Complete turn to final at least by the term “Pilot In minutes during the flight, you operated 1/4 mile from the runway. HCommand” (PIC)? We typi- the controls. When we get back down, 4. Continue straight ahead until cally view this as the pilot flying the you can log PIC for those 10 minutes. beyond departure end of runway. aircraft. While this may sometimes be Flight instructors are given addi- 5. If remaining in the traffic pat- the case, there are many instances tional privileges under FAR 61.51. tern, commence turn to crosswind leg where it may not. The regulations They may log PIC time whenever they beyond the departure end of the run- mention this phrase several times in provide flight instruction, even if they way within 300 feet of pattern altitude. different contexts and sometimes never touch the controls. So when a 6. If departing the traffic pattern, these references even seem to contra- pilot and a flight instructor go up in an continue straight out, or exit with a dict each other. Some of the confu- airplane, both could log 100% of the 45-degree turn (to the left when in a sion exists because there is a differ- flight as PIC time, as long as the left-hand traffic pattern; to the right ence between “acting” as PIC and instructor was providing instruction when in a right-hand traffic pattern) “logging” PIC time. toward a future certificate or rating. beyond the departure end of the run- We all know we must keep records In another twist, the regulation way, after reaching pattern altitude. of our flight experience. Technically, says that instructors can log PIC time 7. Do not overshoot final or contin- we must keep records that prove we even when they did not act as PIC on ue on a track, which will penetrate the are “current” to fly and flight time for the flight. When an instructor takes final approach of the parallel runway. a certificate or rating. These records off with a student pilot, the instructor 8. Do not continue on a track, must show we have completed a wears two hats. The instructor is which will penetrate the departure Biennial Flight Review (BFR) or a simultaneously acting as the PIC and path of the parallel runway. phase of the Wings program within as the flight instructor. The instructor Does the airport have right traffic? the preceding 24 calendar months, must be the “acting” PIC because the With good pre-flight planning you and they must show we have made student pilot has not yet passed a won’t be asking yourself this question three takeoffs and landings in the pre- checkride and become rated in the air- as you approach the airport. ceding 90 days, if we are carrying craft, so the student cannot be the Wisconsin has 24 runways where a passengers, and so on. PIC. If the student cannot be the PIC, right-hand traffic pattern has been When you sit down to record your the instructor must be because every established. Where can you find this flight time for any flight, you must flight must have at least one PIC. important information? The decide if it should be considered PIC But what about when an instructor Airport/Facility Directory, an essen- time or not. The “logging” of PIC goes up with a pilot already rated in tial part of all pre-flights, lists “Rgt time falls under FAR 61.51. This reg- the aircraft? Is it possible for a pilot tfc” at the end of the runway data ulation says that a pilot may log PIC to be the PIC while receiving instruc- notation. In the Airport Data field of a time for any flight in which he or she tion? Yes. When an instructor goes up VFR Sectional Chart you, will see is serving as PIC or when serving as CONTINUTED ON PAGE 48 DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 41 2007_Dec06Jan07_2MNDOT Maskhead #2 11/30/067/21/06 3:0012:28 PM AM Page Page 1 42

www.mndot.gov TA AERONAUTICS BULLETIN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA PROVIDES THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN IN THE INTEREST OF AVIATION SAFETY AND TO PROMOTE AERONAUTICAL PROGRESS IN THE STATE AND THE NATION Raymond J Rought, Director Dan McDowell, Editor Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics INNESO Mail Stop 410 • 222 East Plato Boulevard • St. Paul, MN 55107-1618 1-800-657-3922 or 651-296-8202 M

In The Holiday Spirit importance of General Aviation, and by Ray Rought, Director more. As the New Year approaches and you make new resolutions, why MNDOT Office of Aeronautics not include a personal resolution to ummer seems long Tell them about the make regular contacts with your local, past now, as the unique “Rutan” style of state and federal electorate. Sfrosty nights and airplanes, to the graceful Resolve to keep them informed threats of snow descend and elegant Beech about the value of GA to your com- upon us. Clearly, we are Staggerwings. Tell them munity. Remind them of the econom- looking forward to the about the awesome power ic impact GA and aviation in general excitement of the holiday of the SNJs, the growl of have on your community, region and season with all the the P-51s and the B-17s, state. Explain the importance of GA sights, sounds, and and the ear-splitting roar of as an educational tool. Remind them smells that are associated the B-1 Lancer. Tell them of the schools throughout Minnesota with them. Soon the joy- Ray Rought about the masters of the air that have aviation programs of the ous sounds of Hanukkah and like Patty Wagstaff, Skip highest quality. Keep them in the loop Christmas will be everywhere, and Stuart, Julie Clark, Jeff Mawhinney, about your community’s front door; the time spent with family members Gene Soucy, and so many others. the airport. Resolve to actively sup- will become a special treasure of the Fill them with the excitement and port aviation in your community. season. the color of aviation. Let them know The holiday season can be so What a wonderful time and oppor- about the joy that can be experienced much more than just opening a pres- tunity this is to share flying adven- by everyone, through, and in aviation. ent that is soon used up or forgotten. tures with the family, especially those Use this time to motivate them to try Why not make this a time to give who do not fly and have never been aviation for fun and for a career. information to your leaders and to an event like EAA AirVenture in There are so many things about avia- actively demonstrate grassroots sup- Oshkosh, Wis. Now you can excite tion that can be shared. port for GA. Why not also give your them with stories about the amazing There are also many things about family and friends the gift of aviation numbers of aircraft that visit the great aviation that need attention from …a gift that keeps giving. The joy it aviation get-together. Tell them about everyone involved in aviation, like brings only grows with experience the variety of planes from some of the airport encroachment and the resultant and time, and lands gently and oldest still flying, to the newest, like safety issues, or educating govern- securely in the heart and soul, where the amazing U.S. Air Force F-22! ment leaders about the safety and it will reside forever. K

Changing Time words, but we do change time. scheme of things it may seem silly to We know pilots won’t have to do that, but there actually are reasons by Dan McDowell worry about time changes, since for doing it. mericans are unique in many they use “Zulu” time for flight plan- The following paragraphs and data ways! We are great at many ning, but it will affect all of our daily were taken from the U.S. Naval Athings and very good at many, lives. Observatory, Astronomical many others. But one unique aspect Twice a year, we either turn our Applications Department, website at: of America is the ability to change clocks ahead one hour, or we turn http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/docs/day- time. Well, yes that is a slight play on them back one hour. In the big light_time.html 42 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:28 AM Page 43

The History of Daylight Savings on the last Sunday in October, with hour at 2:00 a.m. local standard time, Time in the United States the changeover to occur at 2 a.m. which becomes 3:00 a.m. local day- local time. light time. On the first Sunday in Although standard time in time During the “energy crisis” years, November 2007, clocks will be set zones was instituted in the U.S. and Congress enacted earlier starting dates back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local day- Canada by the railroads in 1883, it for daylight time. In 1974, daylight light time, which becomes 1:00 a.m. was not established in U.S. law until time began on 6 January and in 1975 local standard time. the Act of March 19, 1918, sometimes it began on 23 February. After those Daylight time and time zones in called the Standard Time Act. The act two years the starting date reverted the U.S. are defined in the U.S. Code, also established daylight saving time, back to the last Sunday in April. In Title 15, Chapter 6, Subchapter IX - a contentious idea then. 1986, a law was passed permanently Standard Time. Also many other Daylight saving time was repealed shifting the starting date of daylight countries observe some form of “sum- in 1919, but standard time in time time to the first Sunday in April, mer time,” but they do not necessarily zones remained in law. Daylight time beginning in 1987. The ending date of change their clocks on the same dates became a local matter. It was re- daylight time has not been subject to as the U.S. established nationally early in World such changes, and has remained the Not all places in the U.S. observe War II, and was continuously last Sunday in October. daylight time. In particular, Hawaii observed from 9 February 1942 to 20 With the Energy Policy Act of and most of Arizona do not use it. September 1945. After the war its use 2005, Pub. L. no. 109-58, 119 Stat Indiana just recently adopted the use varied among states and localities. 594 (2005), the starting and ending of it beginning in 2006. The Uniform Time Act of 1966 dates have once again been shifted. • In 2006, daylight time began on provided standardization in the dates Beginning in 2007, daylight time will April 2 and ended on October 29. of the beginning and end of daylight start on the second Sunday in March • In 2007, daylight time begins on time in the U.S., but allowed for local and end on the first Sunday in March 11 and ends on November 4. exemptions from its observance. The November. [New law goes into effect.] act provided that daylight time begin On the second Sunday in March • In 2008, daylight time begins on on the last Sunday in April and end 2007, clocks will be set ahead one March 9 and ends on November 2. K

Tree of Hope Toy Collection 2006 community still comes forward every were encouraged to have a Tree of year since 1991 and given generously Hope in their FBO and to collect toys by providing toys for hospitalized for a hospital or hospitals near them. children in Minnesota, North Dakota, Each year the collection grew until and Wisconsin. central collection points were estab- What happens when a family must lished to make it easier for pilots and spend their holiday in the hospital their friends to bring in their toy with a sick child? The child does not donations. Organizers are hoping that feel well, is scared, and wants to go this year you and your flying club home. Tree of Hope collects toys for will decide to have a holiday party these children so they may have a bit and gather toys for the Tree of Hope of joy and fun while enduring their or for a local hospital and their chil- stay in the hospital. dren. Maybe you could have a pan- The idea of collecting toys for cake breakfast just for your club or these children came from Ray and group or a chili supper. Celeste Shefland and some local Last year several flying groups, NARY, MINN. – It seems hard to pilots at Nary National. Pilots were EAA chapters, and the Flying believe that 16 years have passed invited to bring a toy and a dish to Shriners made their way to Faribault, since Ray and Celeste Shefland, and pass and fly into Nary for some holi- Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin to their flying friends, had the first “Tree day cheer. A lighted Tree of Hope was bring their donations so they could be of Hope” toy collection at the old placed beside the runway, to greet the delivered to the recipient hospitals. Nary National-Shefland Field Airport participating pilots, thus adding to the For more information contact in Nary, Minn. The airport may now holiday spirit. Due to the success of Nancy Walsh at [email protected] or be closed indefinitely, but the aviation this first toy collection, other airports call (507) 288-5619 after 7:00 pm. K DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 43 2007_Dec06Jan07_2MATA Maskhead 10/13/04 11/30/06 12:58 12:28 PM AMPage Page 1 44

Minnesota Aviation Industry News MINNESOTA AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION

Mayo Clinic System Safely Exposes oped for aviator training in the 1920s. 10 Ways To Improve Press Releases Pilots To Hypoxia The modern-era use of mixed-gas For Your Business technology for hypoxia awareness ROCHESTER, MINN. – Mayo Clinic training has also been investigated by Dan McDowell has developed a new training product and is in use by the U.S. Navy. MNDOT Office of Aeronautics and curriculum designed to enhance The new computer-based, portable aviation safety. The Mayo Hypoxia system developed by Mayo Clinic f your aviation business or airport Awareness Training System enables simulates the effects of hypoxia by does not currently issue periodic pilots to safely experience the effects introducing a precisely controlled mix Ipress releases about new and cur- of a state of oxygen deprivation of oxygen and nitrogen to a pilot and rent products and services, current known as “hypoxia.” Hypoxia results copilot. During the test, which lasts activities, events, personnel changes in slower response time, impaired between seven and 10 minutes, the and promotions, and facility changes judgment and eventual unconscious- pilots are prompted to respond to and expansions, it is time you started ness and poses a serious aviation safe- commands and carry out tasks. A to help inform the public and promote MATA AD tyMay06 hazard. 5/27/06 10:27 AM Page 1 video camera captures the pilots’ your business. The new Mayo Hypoxia responses and records their actions. The following 10 ways to improve Awareness Training System, which Additional recording devices docu- your press releases were adapted to has a patent pending, employs a ment the pilots’ physiological reac- aviation from an article by Alan mixed-gas training technology devel- tions. Caruba, author of “Getting Famous,” After the test, pilots view their a pamphlet on the elements of a suc- response to the hypoxic environment cessful news release: through playback of the video. This is 1. Headlines articulate the theme of important because hypoxia may the press release. Always include a impair recall and thus diminish the headline. Sub-headlines are also useful. pilots’ ability to remember all aspects 2. Don’t boilerplate your release. of the training exposure. Each pilot Jamming your name, title, company, MINNESOTA and co-pilot team is trained together location, etc., in the first paragraph, AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION so that they learn to recognize each while ignoring the primary theme, “Working For Minnesota Aviation” other’s hypoxia symptoms. will kill a press release (because it Membership Open To All Previously, pilots could only expe- won’t capture the reader’s, nor edi- rience hypoxia symptoms by complet- tor’s attention). Fixed Base Operations & Support Services ing training in an altitude chamber. 3. Proofread, and have at least two While chamber training provides the non-associated people proofread for JOIN TODAY! most accurate simulation of the high spelling and grammatical errors. WHY? altitude environment, it has several 4. Eliminate all punctuation errors. • Representation Before Government disadvantages. The changes in pres- Check for accuracy of placement. • State Trades Conference sure experienced during chamber 5. Hyperbole or “hype” is instantly • Scholarship Program “Learn To Fly” training can cause ear and sinus prob- recognizable and creates barriers to • Grants up to $1,500 a year. lems in some people. On very rare credibility. (It’s a nuisance and time • Minnesota Aviation Industry News occasions, those who undergo cham- consuming for an editor to have to man- • Aviation Directory ber training also are vulnerable to ually delete this from your press • Website decompression sickness (commonly release, and may be cause for rejection.) For more information called “the bends”), which can have 6. Never send out a release with- refer to the MATA website at www.mnataonline.net serious health consequences. out a contact name, including the con- According to a Mayo Clinic tact’s phone number, fax number, and or contact Christa Restad spokesman, the Mayo Hypoxia email address. at [email protected] Awareness Training System is intend- 7. It is very important to attribute 952-943-2835 ed to complement traditional chamber data to verifiable, independent training. K sources to maintain credibility. 44 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:28 AM Page 45

8. Keep your release to one page severe thunderstorm identified or giv- information about what to do and whenever possible. If more informa- ing an intense radar echo. what not to do involving T-storms and tion is desired, the editor will reach the • Circumnavigate the entire area if flight. Please read this section care- person identified as the contact source. the area has 6/10 thunderstorm cover- fully. Make sure you know what to More than a page will most often be age. do if you have to cut to the chase! K discarded or not read. Editors do not • Clear the top of a known or sus- have the time to read volumes of detail pected severe thunderstorm by at least when making decisions about a release 1,000 feet altitude for each 10 knots and whether or not to use it. (Likewise, of wind speed at the cloud top. This A Step Back In Time... if you submit digital photos, be selec- will exceed the altitude capability of He Broke The Sound Barrier tive in what you send.) most aircraft. 9. Whenever possible, localize the • Regard as extremely hazardous Without An Aircraft release, showing why it is relevant to any thunderstorm with tops 35,000 the given audience. feet or higher. aybe not a household name 10. Always have your contact per- like Neil Armstrong, but son available when the release is sent “Don’ts” MJoe Kittinger’s contribution out, especially if faxed or emailed. • Don’t land or takeoff in the face to the U.S. space program is compara- When the media comes to you as a of an approaching thunderstorm. A ble. response to your release, they will sudden gust front of low level turbu- On Aug. 16, 1960, U.S. Air Force quickly forget you if they cannot easi- lence could cause loss of control. Capt. Joseph Kittinger went aloft in a ly make contact with a credible, and • Don’t attempt to fly under a helium balloon to the edge of space, knowledgeable source person. thunderstorm even if you can see 102,800 feet above the earth; then, If I were to add an 11th way to through to the other side. Turbulence, wearing just a thin pressure suit and improve press releases, it would be to wind shear and hail under or near the breathing supplemental oxygen, he distinguish between what is truly storm could be disastrous. jumped in the 110-degree-below-zero, newsworthy and informational, and • Don’t fly without on-board radar near-vacuum of space. Within seconds that which is “promotional” in nature. into a cloud mass containing scattered he was falling at 714 mph in the The media has a responsibility to embedded thunderstorms. thin air, breaking the sound barrier. its readers to provide news and infor- • Don’t trust visual appearance to He free-fell for four and a half min- mation first, and will therefore screen be a reliable indicator of the turbu- utes, finally slowing by friction as the out press releases, which are merely lence inside a thunderstorm. air got denser at the lower altitudes. attempts by you to get free advertising. • Don’t fly under the anvil of a He opened his parachute at 14,000 Press releases which are intended to large cumulonimbus. feet, landing on the New Mexico promote a product or service have their (from AIM 7-1-29) desert floor. place in the “new product” section of From Kittinger’s jump, scientists many publications, and should be con- Remember, as stated in the AIM, learned that astronauts could survive MATA PAID Listing 11/28/06 8:38 PM Page 1 sidered complementary – not a substi- “inflight weather information is avail- in space with only a pressure suit and tute – to the advertising you do. K able from any FSS within radio range. that man could eject from aircraft at The common frequency is 122.2. extreme altitudes and survive. Cut To The Chase Discrete frequencies for individual Kittinger, now 75, still holds the stations are listed in the A/FD.” world records for the highest para- he Aeronautical Information (from AIM chapter 7-1-2) chute jump, and as the only man to Manual (AIM) provides a break the sound barrier without an Twealth of information for pilots Section 7-1-29 has a great deal of aircraft. K including some do’s and don’ts for Businesses Interested In Becoming A Cosponsor of “Minnesota Aviation Industry News” thunderstorm flying. The following Call 608-835-7063 or Email [email protected] info is taken directly from the AIM: Minnesota Aviation Industry News is sponsored by “Do’s” # B2W/Win Air # Regent Aviation, Inc. Winona, Minnesota St. Paul, Minnesota # Wright Aero, Inc. • Above all, remember this: never Maple Lake, Minnesota regard any thunderstorm “lightly,” # Bolduc Aviation # Reigel & Associates, Ltd. Minnesota Aviation even when radar observers report the Blaine, Minnesota Aero Legal Services # Trades Association echoes are of light intensity. Avoiding Hopkins, Minnesota # Midwest Flyer Magazine Eden Prairie, Minnesota thunderstorms is the best policy. Oregon,Wisconsin # Regent Aviation, Inc. • Avoid by at least 20 miles any Rochester, Minnesota DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 45 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:28 AM Page 46

LET’S FLY & DINE feet from the gas pump at the airport to the front door), and “Corner Cupboard” the telephone number Boyceville, Wisconsin is 715-643-2227 or by Donna I. Bennett 715-632-2251 in case you would like to estled make reservations or in the check on the special of Nhills of the day. northwestern Enjoy, both the fly- Wisconsin is ing and the food! the small town EDITOR’S NOTE: of Boyceville, Donna Bennett of where, to those DeKalb, Illinois, holds of us who like Be sure and save room for the home- a Private Pilot to fly and dine, Certificate and is a member of the Donna Bennett made pie for $1.95. In addition to the a visit to the sandwiches, there is also a daily spe- Ninety Nines, and the Young Eagles “Corner Cupboard” will be a real Coordinator for DeKalb EAA Chapter cial for the larger appetites. The soups treat! This is a restaurant a lot of 241. For 30 years, Bennett worked in are especially delicious and my hus- women will especially enjoy. A word the Women’s Activity Tent at EAA band is especially fond of the lemon to the wise, however, while the meals AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., and is a meringue pie. The last time we were are inexpensive, it is also a gift shop, former member of the Civil Air Patrol. there, the apple pie was still warm! so be prepared for that item that is a Bennett has written three books: The turtle pie sounded especially deli- Jessica’s Bear, a story for primary “must have!” cious, but I exhibited restraint. When age children; Early Clinical Their business card advertises, we plan a return trip, I may change Experiences, a book which was an “gracious meals in a homey setting,” my mind. outgrowth of her supervision of stu- and it is certainly justified. The hours The restaurant was originally open dent teachers; and A Walk Through are limited; open March through longer hours and every day, but the the Valley of Death, a personal December, Thursdays, Fridays and owner decided she could not serve account of dealing with her son’s ter- Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. great food, and handle the gift shop, minal illness. She holds a Master of Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to Morey_Airplane_Ad_April06_Revised 3/28/06 3:48on that PM schedule. Page 1 However when peo- Science degree in Early Childhood 1:30 p.m. The menu is also very Education and taught elementary ple would come into the gift shop, selective: chicken, egg salad, or tuna education for 25 years. they would sit down at the tables and sandwich with a bowl of homemade Donna and her husband and fel- wait to be served. This looked like a soup is $5.00; soup, salad and a low pilot, Jack, a retired biology pro- Midwestgreat Flyer opportunity AdOct06 to9/30/06 combine 7:47 both, PM Page 1 homemade butter horn roll is $5.00. fessor at Northern Illinois University, but with limited hours. The restaurant have six children, eight grandchildren, is located on the main street in two great grandchildren, and one Garmin 530 Training Boyceville and is walking distance 1962 Cherokee 160 which they have Come from Boyceville Airport (3T3) (1,500 flown to Alaska and back. K fly our Garmin Advertise Your Business 530 To The MIDWEST FLYMAGAZINEER equipped OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2006 Cessna Midwest Aviation Community 172 Reach Aircraft Owners • Pilots • Airports • FBOs Call To Schedule 608-836-1711 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Morey Airplane Company Excellence in IFR Training Call: 608-835-7063 Middleton Municipal Airport (C29) Email: [email protected] Publliissheed FForr & Byy Thee Miidweesstt Avviiattiion Communiittyy SSiinccee 1978 Morey Field • Middleton, Wisconsin Since 1978 46 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:28 AM Page 47

Aviation Exploring Post 9924 at the Aviation Exploring Base, Wittman Field, Oshkosh, Wis. Front Row (L/R): Robb Szymik (Advisor) and Mike Korntved (Advisor). Second Row (L/R): Lauren Haag (Treasurer), Joan Van Grinsven, Alicia Walby, William Haag, and Dorrie Houk. Third Row (L/R): Andrew Jahnke, Felicia Houk, Erin Schoenrock (Secretary), and Philip Houk. Not pictured is Jenna Koltz (President), and Andrew Pinhart (Vice President). Former Aviation Explorers Form New Post by Jim Bildilli Drumm Ad July06 7/23/06 5:53 PM Page 1

ALMOST EVERYONE has heard the expression, “What goes around, comes around.” Although the expression is usu- ally associated with a negative “payback” situation, it Anne Bloche of Aviation Exploring Post 731, Springfield, Ill., behind the sometimes can be positive. Such is the case with Appleton, wheelbarrow and later, visiting with friends. Wisconsin’s Aviation Exploring Post 9924. Sponsored by the Outagamie County Regional Airport, the post has two advisors who are bringing new direction, If You Enjoy Boating, ideas and perspectives to area youth interested in careers in The Outdoors & Flying, aviation. Between the two, they have nearly 46 years expe- rience in the Aviation Exploring program. You’ll Love Flying On Floats! Robb Szymik, of Appleton, started at the age of 16 with Post 218 of Racine, Wisconsin. Szymik is currently a sys- tems administrator for Stumpf Ford in Appleton, an accom- plished musician, and co-owner of Benzor Audio. Mike Korntved, of Menasha, also works with comput- ers and is a systems specialist with KayTee Products of Chilton, Wisconsin. Like Szymik, Korntved became an explorer with Post 218 at the age of 14 and later earned his GetGet YourYour SeaplaneSeaplane PilotPilot CertificateCertificate AtAt Commercial Pilot Certificate. In fact, it was Korntved that LakeshoreLakeshore AviationAviation first introduced Szymik to the world of aviation while they were both attending J.I. Case High School in Racine. Manitowoc & Three Lakes, Wisconsin Mentored by the late Carl Helmle, Post 218’s advisor, 1979 Cessna 172XP On Wipline 2350 Amphibious Floats both were inspired to excel at whatever they attempted, Economical, Yet 210 hp Powerful! even when outside the field of aviation. Helmle was • Fun, Yet Challenging Training Experience responsible for introducing Szymik and Korntved to the • Training Qualifies As BFR/High-Performance/Complex Endorsement EAA annual fly-in convention at Oshkosh where they serve • Combine Training With Trip To EAA AirVenture today as co-chairmen of the Aviation Exploring Base • Lake Cabin For Rent During Training…Bring The Whole Family! (AEB). The AEB not only provides a “high adventure” camp for over 100 high school age youth, but also provides For Details: www.seaplaneflying.com a significant number of “volunteers” for custom aircraft 920-682-0043 parking and other venues at the convention. Member of Seaplane Pilots Associaton Although the AEB takes a significant amount of time Primary, Commercial & Instrument Instruction Also Available DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 47 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:28 AM Page 48

and effort, last year, both Szymik and and Dorrie Houk of Menasha, and As for “coming around,” it’s evi- Korntved made the decision to also a troop leader in the traditional dent that both Szymik and Korntved, become advisors of a post for the Scouting program. Because it is the like their former mentor Carl Helmle, Appleton area. With assistance from only aviation exploring program in are making a “positive payback” to Outagamie County Regional Airport the area, some explorers travel from the youth of the Outagamie County and its director, Don Hoeft, Post 9924 as far as 30 miles away to attend the area. held its “First Nighter” in October regularly scheduled meetings. If you or someone you know is 2005. Of the approximately 70 youth Meetings are held in the administra- interested in starting an Aviation and parents that attended, 24 youth tion building at the airport on the sec- Exploring program, you can visit the signed up as explorers and a few ond Thursday of the month. To learn national website at www.learning adults including Sara Johnson of more, visit the Post’s website at forlife.com/exploring/aviation/index. Neenah who is an assistant to Hoeft www.Post9924.com. html. K

WRAPUPS and sold the aircraft in 1984 for the theater, and Judy assumed the $27,000. manager’s role in 2002. Scholler and Poberezny later sold At age 88, both Ray and Bernice NORTHWOODS 99S FROM PAGE 25 their Cessna 195 and bought two Scholler still go to the office every Ann Joyal of Marquette; Marcelaine Twin Beechs – a D18 and an E18 – day, where their son, Jack, runs the Lewis of Houghton; Chrysande with fellow EAA board member, Art day-to-day operations, with his sis- Levesque of Marquette; Jennifer Kilps. Their partnership was named ters, Judy Mueller and Jean Vetter, Nykanen (Future Woman Pilot) of “PAR Aviation,” representing their and brother, Jim Scholler; other mem- White Pine; Sheryl Rains of Bark names: Paul, Art and Ray. The Beech bers of their family; and a loyal staff River; Helen Ryan of Eagle River; E18 was completely refurbished with of 450 employees. Kathy Swanson of Wells; Lynn Sykes turquoise leather and executive seat- So the next time you are at EAA of Gwinn; Angela Tomasi of ing for seven passengers. AirVenture, stop by the office in back Houghton; Pam Trask of Iron Scholler reminisced his years on of Theater in the Woods and thank the Mountain; and Elizabeth VanHeusden the EAA Board of Directors (1962- Scholler family for their contributions of Macomb. 2003), the beginnings of the to EAA. K For more information, visit Experimental Aircraft Association in www.northwoods99s.org. K Paul and Audrey Poberezny’s home WHO IS PIC! FROM PAGE 41 on 56th Street in Milwaukee, and the with a current private pilot to show THE BEST OF TIMES FROM PAGE 26 many fly-ins he has been involved that pilot advanced maneuvers, the a steak dinner at the restaurant located with, including those held at instructor wears only one hat. The pri- next door to his “print shop.” Milwaukee Timmerman Field, vate pilot can be the acting PIC and In 1960, Scholler and Poberezny Rockford, Illinois, and Oshkosh. the instructor provides instruction. pooled their money and bought a As manager of Theater In The Because the instructor is not acting as Cessna 195 for $6,000, although Woods at EAA AirVenture, Scholler the PIC, he or she need not meet the Scholler was not yet a certificated got to know many aviation greats, qualification to be a PIC. This means pilot. This was the first airplane including Scott Crossfield, Chuck that an instructor who, for instance, Scholler ever flew in, but it started a Yeager, Burt Rutan, Bob Hoover, and has no medical certificate can still give lifetime of travel with Poberezny the Apollo astronauts, to name but a flight instruction as long as the person throughout the country to visit EAA few. receiving the instruction is the acting chapters, and attend national aviation Scholler recalled one evening PIC. In this case, the instructor could events such as the National when Scott Crossfield was the fea- not fly alone because he or she did not Championship Air Races in Reno, tured speaker, and the crowd of qualify as the PIC, but could ride Nev., and EAA Sun 'n Fun in admirers would not let him leave. along as an instructor. Can the instruc- Lakeland, Fla. Two years later in “They kept asking Scott questions, tor charge a fee for the instruction in 1962, Scholler got his private pilot and Scott kept answering them for 3 this situation? Yes. The fee being certificate, and in 1970, he purchased hours,” said Scholler. “They simply charged would be for “instructor serv- a 1961 Beechcraft Debonair (N918T) would not let him go!” ices,” not for acting as the PIC. for $13,000 from B.Z. Ziegler Scholler’s wife, Bernice; daughter, The regulations offer another Company in West Bend, Wis., which Judy Mueller; and grandson, Shawn slight complication. FAR 61.51 clear- he affectionately named “Debbie!” Scholler, have all contributed to the ly says that you cannot act as the PIC Scholler flew Debbie for 13 years, success of the evening programs in of an aircraft until you are rated in 48 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:28 AM Page 49

that aircraft. Rated means that the INSURANCE pilot has the appropriate category, class and type (if required) of privi- leges on his or her pilot certificate for AVEMCO Joins Pilot Insurance Center the aircraft being operated. This holds true except on checkrides. FAR 61.47 To Give Pilots Fair Break On Life Insurance says that pilot examiners cannot be the PIC during the practical test. So on a private pilot checkride, some- thing unusual happens. On the check- ride flight the examiner is not the PIC and the student is not yet rated in the aircraft because he or she has not passed the checkride yet. If neither pilot can be the PIC, how do they legally get off the ground? To protect pilot examiners, the FAA allows the non-rated student pilot to act as PIC for the purposes of the flight test. You can see why there are so many differences of opinion about logging PIC time. People often con- fuse acting as the final authority on a flight and logging PIC time for the Avemco representatives at AOPA Expo 2006, Palm Springs, Calif. (L/R) Mike Adams, flight. This confusion can lead to larg- Shelley Grenier, Barry Becker, and Rebecca Wilson. er problems. If two pilots are rated in the aircraft and an accident or inci- dent occurs, isn’t this the worst time FREDERICK, MD. – Avemco “We were able to get some special to try and determine who is PIC? In Insurance Company, the nation’s only considerations built into these poli- fact, designating the acting PIC prior direct writer of property and casualty cies, so we can write for a pilot, at a to flight is not only a great idea, but insurance for general aviation (GA), non-pilot rate,” said Bill Fanning, also a part of the definition of PIC in has entered into a collaborative effort President of PIC, who is also a pilot. FAR 1.1. with the Pilot Insurance Center (PIC), PIC presented the life insurance While this article has referenced to make “life insurance” more widely industry with new data about GA fly- the FARs many times, we shouldn’t available to pilots. ing that they had not previously con- get bogged down in the legal debate Jim Lauerman, Avemco’s Chief sidered in their underwriting, and the over PIC. Like many issues, we can Underwriting Officer, explained that, life insurance industry was able to debate the FARs relating to PIC to the “PIC confirmed to us that most life give PIC exclusive pilot-friendly rates point where we can shift the meaning insurance carriers charge a steep extra that offer truly preferred premiums to a legal definition. While this defini- surcharge for general aviation flight for most pilots. tion is important, the true meaning of activity or exclude it from their poli- To find out about the details of PIC is much more important. cies. We discovered that this situation Avemco-sponsored Term Life Taking the responsibility of PIC is caused by a lack of knowledge and Insurance, go to www.avemco.com. means taking responsibility for mak- understanding of general aviation in The Avemco-Sponsored Term Life ing timely decisions that produce safe the life insurance industry.” Insurance Program is administered by flights. The PIC is not only the person Believing that these practices repre- the Pilot Insurance Center. Avemco who manipulates the controls of the sent a disservice to pilots, Lauerman (a Insurance Company does not under- aircraft, but they are the one who con- pilot himself) contacted PIC and they write the term life product. Term life trols all of the human elements affect- in turn negotiated with some of the products offered through this program ing a flight and can be counted on to country’s top life insurance companies are underwritten by A.M. Best “A+” consistently do the right thing. The for the best life insurance for pilots. (Superior) or better rated carriers who concept of PIC may be challenging to Avemco is now sponsoring “term life” specialize in life insurance products. define, but as the person with respon- policies underwritten by well respected Avemco is a wholly-owned subsidiary sibility to ensure a safe flight, you’ll insurance companies that have prod- of HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. generally know it when you see it. K ucts tailored to GA pilots. (NYSE symbol: HCC). K DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 49 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:28 AM Page 50

CANADIAN FISHING FLY-OUT, August 2007. Email CLASSIFIEDS [email protected] or call 608-835-7063. SINGLE LISTING: $.75 per word. Minimum CESSNA AUTHORIZED EXCLUSIVE NEW SINGLE- ENGINE SALES for St. Louis and Southeast Missouri, order is $20 per insertion. MAIL LISTINGS Illinois, Arkansas. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp., Hayti, TO: Midwest Flyer Magazine, P.O. Box 199, MO. www.midcont.com 1-800-325-0885. Oregon, WI 53575-0199. Please include MIDWEST AIRCRAFT APPRAISAL. Member NAAA. payment with order! Senior Appraiser. USPAP Compliant. Singles. Twins. NOTE: We can invoice municipalities. Propjets. Fanjets. Based WI. 800-952-4424. HOME ON PRIVATE AIRSTRIP: Jackson, Michigan. www.mwaircraft.com LIKE FLYING AND COUNTRY LIFE? 16 acres with 6,500 sq. ft., brick (2002) with great room, formal din- barn available 12 miles south of Madison, Wisconsin, ing, office, sun room, sauna and more, plus guest INSURANCE - 57 years risk management serving air- and just 4 miles west of Syvrud-Brooklyn Airfield house and hangar. $750,000. Contact Debbie craft operators and owners. Superior, empathetic serv- (7WI5). Nice views of countryside and wetlands with Crownover, RE/MAX Mid-Michigan, 1-866-756-0770, or ice. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp., Hayti, MO. lots of wildlife. Very quiet and excellent dark skies for 517-789-8290. [email protected] 1-800-325-0885. star gazing. There will be minimal further development of adjacent land, so rural nature will be preserved. AIRPORT MANAGER / FBO - City of Oskaloosa, Iowa HANGARS FOR RENT at Southern Wisconsin Contact John Beasley at 608-835-7703 or has immediate opening. For complete description con- Regional Airport (JVL), Janesville, WI. JVL is an all- [email protected] for further information tact [email protected] or 641-673-9431. EOE weather, full-service airport with three runways, preci- and a tour. sion and non-precision approaches, conveniently locat- HANGARS FOR RENT – - All Hangars Include Tax ed between Rockford, Illinois, and Madison, Wisconsin. and Electric - one community hangar for large single JVL has a restaurant on field and the Glen Erin Golf $93.08 a month. One large T-hangar for single or twin Club and Cursing Stone Pub, an 18-hole public golf $114.98 a month. One small T-hangar for tail dragger course and restaurant, is located on the airport within or ultra light $65.71 a month. Contact John Poppy at walking distance of the main terminal. For hangar rates the airport 608-742-3300 or email poppy@air- and availability, call 608-757-5768. portage.com. HANGAR SITES available for lease at the Orr PIPER PACER PA22-20 conventional gear conversion, (Minnesota) Regional Airport. For rates and additional 2200 hours airframe, 1000 hours engine. Tundra gear information contact Scott Lundgren at 218-757-9994. Bemidji Aviation Ad #1 1/9/05 6:28 PM Pageand 1 tires. Ceconite fabric, MX 11 com. Scott 3200 tail- www.orrairport.com wheel. $23,000 OBO. Call 414-313-6973. INSPECTOR AUTHORIZATION (IA) TRAINING – HANGAR FOR SALE at Grantsburg, Wis. 48x48 insu- Brenco has a 25-year history of training A&Ps to obtain lated hangar built in 1997 with 12+ inside height. Call their Inspection Authorization Certification. Courses are Scott Mellon, Edina Realty 715-472-8252. currently offered yearly and on two consecutive week- ends in Kenosha, Wis.; Battle Creek, Mich.; Columbus, COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR SALE - Chetek, Ohio; and Rockford, Ill. Call 1-800-584-1392 for addi- Wisconsin. 31,000 sq. ft. commercial building with hard tional information or to reserve your spot for the next surface access to a 3,400’ asphalt runway. 4+ acre lot available course. adjacent to the airport is not leased land. Contact John at Six Lakes Realty 1-800-657-4507 AIRCRAFT INSURANCE IS A WASTE OF MONEY. If [email protected] you’re lucky. AircraftInsurance. com

FAA MEDICAL PROBLEMS? We Specialize In AIRCRAFT ENGINE PRE-HEATER End your cold Helping Pilots When FAA Medical Certificate Problems weather starting problems and reduce premature Occur. Professional! Affordable! Effective! engine wear with a Proven E-Z HEAT Engine ARMA RESEARCH, INC. 920-206-9000 or Pre-Heater. Heats entire engine in about 4 hours, Pilot Positions www.armaresearch.com through conduction - the safest means of heat transfer available. Call E-Z Heat, Inc. at 1-800-468-4459, GranAire Ad Nov06_2 11/29/06 10:35 AM Page 1 Beech 99 OPPORTUNITY FOR a young, perferably experienced, fax: 715-924-4401 or www.e-zheat.com. maintenance mechanic, 401K, group health, bonus, Turbo Prop long term, stable position. Call Dick at: 800-325-0885. 2000TT min. (MC) Beech Excalibur Queen Air 1250TT min. Experience Glass Cockpit Technology 401K, Health, Paid Vacation Flight Training e-mail: & Aircraft Rental Garmin G1000 Instrument Panel of a Cessna 172 Skyhawk [email protected] FAX: 218-759-3552 Waukesha County Airport Milwaukee’sGran-Aire, Timmerman Field • Inc.Milwaukee, Wisconsin Waukesha, Wisconsin Phone: 218-751-1880 Full-Service FBO Since 1946 • Fuel Sales - 100LL & Jet A 262-547-0066 414-461-3222 • www.flymilwaukee.com www.LakeCountryAviation.net 50 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2WIAVServiceJune06_3 11/30/06 5/27/06 12:28 2:35 AM PM Page Page 51 1 Ad LayoutDec06 11/29/06 11:26 AM Page 1

Columbia

Four Authorized Service Centers The State’s Largest Full-Service FBO Ready To Meet Your Aviation Needs • Air Charter / Aircraft Management • Flight Instruction / Aircraft Rental • Maintenance / Avionics / Interiors Cessna Two Convenient Locations • Aircraft Sales (new and used) To Serve You Current Aircraft For Sale 1977 Cessna 172N - Only Madison Watertown 1830 TTSN! 493 SFRM! NMDH! NavPac, MX-300, 608-268-5000 920-261-4567 Same Midwest owner since 1979!...... $55,750 1970 Piper Cherokee 140 - 3556 TT, 1551 SMOH, Socata Cirrus August annual, GX-60 Avionics Nov06_2 11/29/06 11:47 AM Page 1 GPS/Com, Com 120/Nav 122, dual glideslopes, KR-86 ADF, Narco 890 DME, Century 1 autopilot! Gap seals & more...... Reduced to $34,500! 1968 Piper Cherokee 140/160 - Only 2875 TT and only 395 SMOH/160 hp con- version. King IFR, DME, good paint! ...... $42,900 1979 Piper Seneca II - Color radar & stormscope, GPS, HSI, 3-bladed hot props, club, Avionics Sales & Service 135, 6875 TT, 1520 SMOH, April annual...... $129,000 1997 Piper Seneca V - 1480 Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. TTSN, 330 SPOH, known ice, KFC-150, WX-1000+, air, 135. Dane County Regional Airport Blowout price! Madison, Wisconsin (MSN) ...... $319,000/Offer/Trade 1979 Cessna 414AW Ram • New & Used Sales & Installations VII - Blowout price! 8255 TT, 1680 SRAM, KFC-200! Ryan • All Manufacturers.... All Equipment TCAD, Known ice, KWX-56 and WX-10A! Just off 135. Have it your way at just • Altimeter/Transponder/Static Checks ...... $295,000 firm! 1975 Cessna Citation 500 - “Tell us your needs & desires, & we will match 135 Workhorse! 850/850 them to your specific aircraft and budget!” TTSO with airtight warranty on 1A engines, dual GPS, Brian Riese - AVIONICS MANAGER [email protected] thrust reversers, anti-skid brakes, aft baggage, multiple inte- riors, much more! Is there any wonder this useful aircraft Ryan Walsh - SERVICE MANAGER has 12,670 TT?...... Make Offer! Jim Jordon - SENIOR INSTALLER Eric Rosenbrook - TECHNICIAN Christeen Donohoue - ADMIN.ASSISTANT CONSIGNMENTSBuying or selling, we’ll work WANTED for you! 3 Locations To Serve You Watertown • Madison • Juneau (24 Hours) 1-800-657-0761 For a FREE quote or appointment E-Mail: [email protected] call 800-594-5359 or 608-268-5006 www.wisconsinaviation.com DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 51 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:28 AM Page 52

TRAVEL but there are 21 airports of entry (AOE) from which to begin your journey. Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot’s Guide After you enter the Bahamas through an AOE, you are free to Takes Hassle Out of Trip Planning island hop using a Cruising Permit. What more could a pilot ask for than FLYING TO THE ISLANDS is easy, easy access to a playground of air- fun and exciting... What are you wait- ports, friendly natives, and unlimited ing for? Because of the mutual coop- turquoise water abundant with fish. eration between the FAA and the The 29th edition of the Bahamas Islands of the Bahamas, the proce- & Caribbean Pilot’s Guide has all the dures are straight-forward, forms are information you need to plan your simple, and the fees minimal (try fly- trip. ing around Mexico). It’s only a short Updated extensively each year, the 60 nm from Miami to the first of the book is available for $54.95 from island chains: Bimini. From there you Pilot Publishing, Inc. 800-521-2120 won’t be out of sight of one island or or 760-775-1900. A Forms Kit, pad of another. There are some 700 islands, NCR General Declaration forms, and 56 with airports! Only two airports a Travel Kit are also available. have towers (Nassau and Freeport), Don’t forget your passport! K

own beachside bungalow. Interested In Flying To The Bahamas? This trip will have a suggested itinerary meant to keep things organ- CHICAGO, ILL. – Anyone interested where each participant will ride their ized and keep people informed. Each in flying from the Midwest to the own golf cart to explore little shops, day there will be a preflight brief- Bahamas are welcome to go on the the straw market, restaurants, go ing/meeting to make sure everyone Chicago Aero Pilots Fly-Out, April 28 horse back riding on a beach, or just has all the info they need. Aside from to May 6, 2007. There will be a semi- catch up on their tan and sleep. There cocktail parties in the evening, partic- nar on January 24 to brief interested will be a day fly-out to an Exumas ipants will be on their own during the persons. First come, first served, as island to boat, snorkel, see the swim- day and evening to explore the space is limited. ming pigs and feed the sharks! Then islands. For more information, go to Once everyone arrives, the group it’s off to Long Island, which is defi- www.PWKpilots.org. To register for will start with shopping, dining and nitely the way to end a great trip! the 2007 Bahamas Fly-Out, contact night life on Paradise Island, then off There are no TVs, phones, shops or Lou Nistler at [email protected] or to a slower paced Harbour Island, people! Just you, the beach and your call 847-823-6713. K Airport Expands Into Café Business Project1 7/24/06 8:16 PM Page 1 Midwest Flyer Magazine WATKINS, COLO. – Front Range Airport in the Denver, Colo. suburb of Would Make A Great Gift Watkins, has opened a new, full-serv- For Someone Who Loves Aviation! ice café, which they hope will increase both operations and fuel sales. In just three weeks, an existing snack bar was expanded and trans- SUBSCRIBE Special Introductory Offer! formed into a food preparation and (For First-Time dining area, complete with panoramic ONE YEAR - SIX ISSUES LIMITED TIME OFFER Subscribers Only) $12.50 EXPIRES DEC. 31, 2006 LIMITED TIME OFFER (REG. $15.00) ONE YEAR and ever-changing views of the prairie skies and airport activity. The Mail Check or Money Order To: Name______café is open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE p.m. Front Range Airport is located 6 Street______P.O. BOX 199 miles southeast of Denver OREGON, WI 53575-0199 City______State______Zip______International Airport (DIA). K 52 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:29 AM Page 53

Looking for an Aviation Marketing Firm?

Turn to the ICAS Award Winning Voila! Media Group.

The International Council on Air Shows (ICAS) - the industry Colorful Marketing Solutions authority on air shows recently held an awards ceremony at their annual conference in Orlando, Florida. Check out what we have done for just a few of our clients... Voilá! Media Group received four Wings of Freedom Air Show Red Tail Project Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum different awards for marketing • Web Site • CD-ROM materials they produced for • Print • Web Site • Marketing promoting the 2005 Wings of • Logo Design • Print • Print Freedom Air Show held at the Red • Marketing • Logo Design Wing Regional Airport in Bay City, • Media Wisconsin.

Placing first for web site design, second place for the air show program guide and the sponsor kit, and third place for a T.V. commercial.

Our Media Services: 99th pursuit qd. • Marketing • Web Sites www.wingsoffreedom.org www.redtail.org www.aeromuseum.org • CD-ROMs • Replication • Video • DVD • Print 1.877.522.2988 • www.voilamediagroup.com

FLY-INS & AIR SHOWS Open House, August 19 in Camp CAP Turns Out In Force For Volk Fly-In Douglas, Wis. CAP members flew three Cessna aircraft to the fly-in, including two Cessna 182 Skylanes, and one Cessna 172 Skyhawk. Pictured here are a C-172 from Waukesha, Wis.; a C182T with glass cockpit from Monroe, Wis.; and a C- 182Q from Milwaukee-Timmerman Airport. CAP members are (L/R) Jeff Stockinger, Tim Dixon, Douglas Hoerz, and Gary Bergin. At the time this picture was taken, Tom Dionne who is a disabled CAP officer, was seated in N4742N. All members are from the 10th Senior Support eiman Squadron out of Milwaukee- Timmerman Field. As an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, the CAP’s role

Photo by Dave W continues to be in search and rescue, but has expanded to now include homeland security, and as their role CAMP DOUGLAS, WIS. – Three (CAP) participated in the Volk Field expands, the CAP receives newer and Wisconsin units of the Civil Air Patrol Air National Guard Base Fly-In & better equipped aircraft. K DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 53 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:29 AM Page 54

Wisconsin Flying Farmer President Phil Peterson directs traffic at Bloyer Field, Tomah, Wis. The group was in Tomah to tour a cranberry farm and resort. Photo by Megan Parker, The Country Today A Flying Farmers Fly-out For Fun!

TOMAH, WIS. – The Wisconsin Chapter of the Flying Farmers met in Tomah, Wis., October 10, 2006, to tour a cranberry farm, Jellystone Park Resort, and to have lunch. About a dozen aircraft and 40 pilots, friends and family members turned out for the tour. While membership in the Flying Farmers originally involved mostly farmers, Wisconsin Flying Farmer President Phil Peterson of Fall cranberry harvest in Tomah, Wis. Oregon, Wis., says that the organiza- Photo by Dave Weiman tion has now become one of farmers, says that thelakeshore group might BC June06go to a 5/28/06 9:02 AM Page 1 private airport owners, and pilots who cranberry farm one month, and to Rochester, Wis., this winter. For addi- are interested in participating in one Canada fishing the next. The group tional information and dates, contact or more “fly-outs” during the year to has plans to visit the American Phil Peterson at 608-835-3768, or a variety of destinations. Peterson Champion Aircraft factory in email him at [email protected]. K

LAKESHORE AVIATION Bringing The Excitement & Fun Back Into Flying! Manitowoc County Airport • Manitowoc, Wisconsin # Aircraft Maintenance # Affordable Flight Training & Aircraft Rental # Seaplane Training # Fuel Sales: 100LL, Jet Fuel & Auto Gas 920-682-0043 www.lakeshoreaviation.com

54 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 TanisAD2 1/25/05 3:00 PM Page 1 2007_Dec06Jan07_2 11/30/06 12:29 AM Page 55 POWER • HEAT by BOLDUC by TANIS

FAA Repair Station KM5R993M Engine Rebuilding & Repair To Factory Zero-Time Specifications Install a Tanis Preheater at overhaul & Bolduc Aviation will warranty your engine to TBO (prorated)! For Additional Information Or Appointment Call BOLDUC AVIATION SPECIALIZED SERVICES,INC. 763-780-1185 www.bolducaviation.com ANOKA COUNTY AIRPORT Blaine, Minnesota

To Order www.tanisaircraft.com A Tanis Preheater Tanis Aircraft Services GLENWOOD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Or Product Catalog Call Glenwood, Minnesota TANIS AIRCRAFT SERVICES 800-443-2136 Ask about Tanis engine covers, battery heaters & cabin preheater. Wentworth2007_Dec06Jan07_2 12/1/04 11/30/061:41 PM Page12:29 1 AM Page 56

USED AIRCRAFT PARTS

WENTWORTHThe LARGEST Single-Engine AIRCRAFT, Cessna/Piper INC. used parts dealer... IN THE WORLD! HUGE STOCK OF SINGLE-ENGINE AIRCRAFT PARTS PIPER, CESSNA, BELLANCA FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED WITH ONLY ONE CALL! ENGINES AIRFRAME AVIONICS LYCOMING 0-235 to I0-540 WINGS, COWLINGS, INTERIORS, KING, NARCO, ARC, COLLINS CONTROL SURFACES, LANDING GEARS, CONTINENTAL 0-200 to I0-520 NAV-COM, TRANSPONDER, Complete engines with accessories TAIL SURFACES, ENGINE ADF, DME, AUTO-PILOT & complete logs!! & FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS Also, Trays & complete harness included! CYLINDERS, MAGS, ACCESSORIES 1-800-493-6896 All units 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Website: Email: www.wentworthaircraft.com 612-722-0065 [email protected] Fax: 612-722-1024 WENTWORTH AIRCRAFT, INC. • 2825 13TH AVE SOUTH • MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407 USA Keep ‘Em Flyin’... With The Fuel & Service You Can Depend On. • 100LL • Leasing Programs • Jet A - 24-Hour Card Systems • Auto No Lead - Refuelers & Storage Tanks • No Fee Sign Program Skycom_Ad1_Oct06 11/29/06 1:26 PM Page 1 Full or Split Loads Available 1-800-283-4427

Serving North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota & Wisconsin

Chelton Flight Systems • Honeywell-Bendix/King

Garmin • S-Tec/Meggitt • Avidyne & More! AID P Permit 1 PRSRT STD State-of-the Art Facility Located at U.S. Postage Waukesha County Airport (UES) Random Lake, WI 53075 Waukesha, Wisconsin Custom Panels and Installations Avionics Pre-Purchase Inspections

Let us demonstrate how the latest technology can work for you! MAGAZINE FLYER .O. BOX 199 P Call Toll Free 800-443-4490 or 262-521-8180 OREGON, WI 53575-0199

www.skycomavionics.com MIDWEST